Patents Represented by Attorney McNeely, Hare & War, LLP
  • Patent number: 8082059
    Abstract: An order-picker order picks in an order-picking zone, with the result that the first number of order-picking zones is equal to the second number of order-pickers, and in that the order-picking computer sets the boundaries between adjacent order-picking zones in a variable manner by means of a zone-allocation strategy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: SSI Schaefer Peem GmbH
    Inventors: Gerhard Schaefer, Timm Gudehus
  • Patent number: 8065887
    Abstract: In a basic embodiment of a display for public use including a stand, an internal computer and an internal air conditioning system, the computer (10) is arranged according to the invention inside a housing (7) of the display, an evaporator (1) of an air conditioning device acting as an air delivering member is connected from below to an opening (18) in the floor panel of the housing (7) of the display, with said device being arranged inside the hollow stand (8) of the display, while a compressor (2) of the air conditioning device acting as a member for drawing in air is arranged on the floor panel of the stand (8). Modifications of said solution refer to standless displays providing the equipment either entirely in the housing of the display or entirely outside the housing of the display or partly inside partly outside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Inventor: Andraz Ogorevc
  • Patent number: 8060983
    Abstract: A cushioning device for opening and closing of sliding shutters, particularly of sliding shutters for furniture, to be applied as a single item to each shutter or sliding partition, in order to be able to cushion an end part of their opening and closing movement. The cushioning device includes a cushioning box applied with brackets for support and sliding of the individual shutter; this box being equipped with two opposing braking devices of a rotary type, whose toothed hub directly meshes with a rack fixed to the box, each braking device being joined to its own slider guided by the box and being joined at one end by an elastic device with its opposite end joined to the other slider, both sliders being equipped with a hook for activating and deactivating the corresponding action of the final section of travel to be cushioned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Bortoluzzi Mobili S.r.L.
    Inventor: Guido Bortoluzzi
  • Patent number: 8061506
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a conveyor system and a method for merging or crossing of at least two conveyor lines (22, 24, 58) on which transport units (48, 50), particularly containers, are conveyed in an upstream direction (28), wherein the conveyor lines (22, 24) meet each other in an intersection point (26), wherein each of the conveyor lines (22, 24, 58) respectively comprises, upstream relative to the intersection point (26), one group (30, 34) of conveyor-line segments (32, 34), wherein the conveyor-line segments are respectively operable with a variable conveying velocity, the method comprising the following steps: conveying transport units (48, 50) towards the intersection point (26); detecting and determining a traffic density of the transport units (48, 50) on the conveyor lines (22, 24, 58), particularly at the conveyor-line segments (32-1, 34-1) which are located upstream; determining conveying velocities for the conveyor-line segments (32, 34) so that transport units (48, 50) which are conv
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: SSI Schäfer Peem GmbH
    Inventor: Gerhard Schäfer
  • Patent number: 8064898
    Abstract: A system and method of covertly monitoring a communications device, the method that includes using a separate monitoring device to monitor a monitored communications device, without any indication of the monitoring being received by the monitored communications device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Inventor: Murat Carnall
  • Patent number: 8037994
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus or system for sorting non-sorted containers in a predetermined sequence in an order-picking system includes a main conveying track by means of which the non-sorted containers are transported within the order-picking system, in particular to an order-picking workstation or into a container store, in a main conveying direction. The apparatus includes a conveying-track circuit, which can be connected to the main conveying track via an introduction point, for introducing containers into the conveying-track circuit, and via a discharge point, for discharging containers which are located in the conveying-track circuit. At least one transfer device is arranged within the conveying-track circuit such that containers can be exchanged between a first exchange point and a second exchange point of the conveying-track circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: SSI Schaefer Peem GmbH
    Inventor: Gerhard Schaefer
  • Patent number: 7988406
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating an order-picking systems (100; 100?), wherein the order-picking system comprises a high-bay warehouse (10), at least one tray warehouse (16), at least one packing station (20; 32), and at least one shipping station (22), comprising the following steps: a) depalletizing (S20) in a layerwise manner packing units (42), which form a, particularly complete, pallet layer (40), from a pallet (44), particularly a EuroPallet, which respectively carries a plurality of packing units (42), which are to be picked, of a type of article, onto a correspondingly dimensioned tray (46); b) bringing (S30) the tray (46) loaded with the pallet layer (40) into the tray warehouse (16), preferably by means of a conveyor technique (14), a storage machine and/or a lift; c) recalling (S40) the tray (46) loaded with the pallet layer (40) in accordance with an order-picking order or several order-picking orders to the packing station (20; 32); removing in accordance with the order-picking or
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: SSI Schaefer Noell GmbH Lager-und Systemtechnik
    Inventor: Gerhard Schäfer
  • Patent number: 7991506
    Abstract: An automated order-picking system for conveying article units towards a workstation, including at least one storage rack having a plurality of storage locations for receiving load supports, on which or in which article units are stored, preferably by one sort only, wherein the storage rack is divided into rack regions, wherein each of the rack region comprises a plurality of rack planes which respectively comprise a plurality of storage locations being arranged side-by-side, one endlessly rotating central conveyor, particularly a conveyor belt, being arranged along a longitudinal side of the storage rack and preferably between two storage racks, and which is divided into a plurality of windows, a number of vertical elevators being arranged one behind the other along the longitudinal side of the storage rack, and which respectively comprise one load suspension device for receiving and delivering of at least one of the storage units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: SSI Schaefer Noel GmbH Lager-und Systemtechnik
    Inventor: Gerhard Schäfer
  • Patent number: 7968712
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a process for the resolution into one of its enantiomers of the racemate of compound of formula (I): which comprises separating said one of its enantiomers from a diastereoisomeric salt of formula (II), which is formed by reaction of the racemic mixture with an optically active acetylated amino acid of formula (III). The invention also refers to new intermediates which are useful to carry out the process of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Esteve Quimica, S.A.
    Inventors: David Fernández Bleda, Jordi Lluis Tous
  • Patent number: 7958697
    Abstract: A process for aseptic packaging of sterile liquids in flexible containers including a pre-chamber pressurized with a sterilized inert fluid that is injected through an auxiliary line and flows out to activate a sterile barrier such as to allow complete asepsis of the packaging process. A pressing device compresses the film to form a seal against the outer surface of the feed tube that introduces sterile liquid into the aseptic packaging chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Inventor: Gino Rapparini
  • Patent number: 7945146
    Abstract: A tankless hot water heater includes a pipe, at least one heating element, sensors, an input means and a microprocessor. The pipe has an inlet and an outlet. The at least one heating element is configured to heat water flowing through the pipe. At least one sensor is configured to measure a temperature of water flowing through the pipe prior to heating by the at least one heating element. At least one sensor is configured to measure a flow rate of water flowing through the pipe. The input means is configured for entering a set point for a temperature of water heated by the at least one heating element. The microprocessor is configured to receive as input the temperature of water flowing through the pipe prior to heating, the flow rate of water flowing through the pipe, and the set point for a temperature of heated water, and the microprocessor is configured to provide as output a power setting to the one or more heating elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Ecosmart US LLC
    Inventor: Carlos Antonio Cabrera
  • Patent number: 7929065
    Abstract: A LCD hanging-brand using solar energy for advertising, which includes a transparent base, a transparent scaling cover, a PCB board, a picture layer, a LCD sheet, a solar sheet, LEDs, a storage battery and a metal coil. One or more color transparent films can be mounted in the picture layer, and the films can be rotated by a motor or a rotating button. The LCD sheet is transparent when it is not turned on, and the image of the picture layer can be seen through the LCD sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Inventor: Sze Keun Chan
  • Patent number: 7858129
    Abstract: A coating composition for use in coating foods, confections, nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals is comprised of shellac in aqueous solution, a hydrolyzed starch product having a dextrose equivalent of 10 or greater and an effective amount of a plasticizer. The coating composition provides a surprisingly high gloss coating. The edible film coating composition solution may be stabilized by adding an effective amount of ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid salt wherein the solution may remain stable for at least three months. The ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid salt may include disodium, trisodium and tetrasodium salts of ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid. Preferably, the concentration of ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid is about 0.5% to 2% of the solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Emerson Resources, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Signorino, Terry L. Smith
  • Patent number: 7858570
    Abstract: The present application is directed to various compositions to treat the itching and conditions that result from contracting poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac, as well as other plant and substances that contain substances that lead to a skin reaction but that upon removal alleviate the symptoms of the condition. In particular, the compositions described herein are useful for removing urushiol after it has contacted the skin. The compositions include granules or other scrubbing means to reach the urushiol in the skin, a mixture of surfactants to form a complex with the urushiol, counter-irritants to provide a soothing sensation to the irritated skin, and other functional ingredients to provide additional benefits to the individual who has contacted urushiol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Inventor: William D. Hare
  • Patent number: D638902
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: German Sport Guns GmbH
    Inventor: Dietmar Emde
  • Patent number: D640156
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: JC Power Limited
    Inventor: Sik Yuen Chan
  • Patent number: D644764
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Mass Technology (H.K.) Limited
    Inventor: Onn Fah Foo
  • Patent number: D649974
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited
    Inventors: Allen Yihren Liu, Min Yang, Zhuanke Li, Zeqiang Wang
  • Patent number: D650495
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Mass Technology (H.K.) Limited
    Inventor: Onn Fah Foo
  • Patent number: D650547
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Inventor: Naseem Khan