Patents Examined by Andrew Schmid
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Patent number: 10081216Abstract: The present invention provides an ink filling tool including: an ink tank having an internal space configured to store a liquid ink; and a cylindrical nozzle having an inner hole communicating with the internal space of the ink tank, the nozzle being insertable into the through hole. The nozzle is configured to be capable of pressing the valve mechanism which is present inside a pen in a state of being inserted into the through hole, and the nozzle has an ink circulating part configured to communicate the inner hole with an outside in a direction orthogonal to the axis of the nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2015Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: Kuretake Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ichiro Nishitani, Akina Niwa
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Patent number: 10046962Abstract: A system whereby a mobile fuel station may refuel vehicles is disclosed. Fuel reservoirs are provided in a mobile fuel station that may store fuel and dispense fuel through a hybrid fuel line. Fuel nozzles are provided which can be detachably connected to the hybrid fuel line and can measure and display fuel dispensed from the mobile fuel station. Communication devices and a network are provided that allow a vehicle and a mobile fuel station to communicate location and status information wirelessly with the network. Refueling services and maintenance services that may be carried out using the mobile fuel station are also disclosed and claimed herein.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2016Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: Hall Labs LLCInventors: David R. Hall, Stephen Hall, Haley Lott, Eric Magleby, Joe Fox
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Patent number: 10040582Abstract: Filling devices for isobaric filling machines for filling bottles with alimentary liquids such as beer or wine are provided. Such devices provide a high degree of precision with respect to the filling level of the bottle, are constructionally and functionally simple and are easy to wash and sterilize. Isobaric filling machines which include one or more such devices are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2013Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: GAI MACCHINE IMBOTTIGLIATRICI S.P.A.Inventor: Carlo Gai
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Patent number: 10039298Abstract: The invention relates to machine for preparing frozen confectionery comprising receiving means (1) forming a seat for accommodating an essentially cup-shaped container (8), said receiving means comprising an heat exchange element (1a) having a heat exchange contact surface arranged to be in contact with an heat exchange portion (12) of the container (8) when the container is placed in the machine; wherein said heat exchange element(1a) has an inverted conical or curved shape or a plurality of inverted conical sections, or a combination of curved and inverted conical sections. The confectionery produced can be a frozen product such as soft ice or a chilled dessert such as mousse or whipped yogurt.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2013Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Andre Noth, Youcef Ait Bouziad, Alfred Yoakim
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Patent number: 10029905Abstract: A device (10) for transferring a liquid from a can to a tank in a sealed manner, the device including a drawing end-piece which comprises a main sleeve designed to be connected on the neck of the can in a sealed manner, a drawing pipe which presents a first end connected on the drawing end-piece and a second end adapted to be connected on the tank in order to enable the drawing of the liquid from the can to the tank, and a rinsing pipe which presents a first end connected on the drawing end-piece and a second end adapted to be connected on a supply source of a rinsing fluid, in order to inject said rinsing fluid in the can, where the drawing end-piece includes a rinsing hose which is connected on the first end of the rinsing pipe and which is slidably mounted axially along the drawing axis in order to rinse the inner walls of the can.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2015Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: EXEL INDUSTRIESInventor: Fabien Chapron
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Patent number: 10023458Abstract: A nozzle system including a nozzle body configured to dispense fluid therethrough and a lever coupled to the nozzle body and movable in a lever plane between a non-operating position and an operating position. The nozzle system further includes a latch assembly having an engagement surface and a cam. The cam is coupled to or positioned on one of the nozzle body or the lever, and the engagement surface is coupled to or positioned on the other one of the nozzle body or the lever. The nozzle system is configured such that when the lever is moved from the non-operating position to the operating position, the engagement surface engages the cam to cause at least one of the engagement surface or the cam to move relative to the other such that the lever is automatically retainable in the operating position by the latch assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2016Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: OPW FUELING COMPONENTS, LLCInventors: Bryan William Clever, Brenton Tyler Hershner
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Patent number: 10016339Abstract: An access device for containers of fluidizable substances includes a body provided with a hollow spike designed to be inserted into a container of a substance to fluidize and having an axial fluid passage and an axial passage for venting of the container, an expandable chamber connected to the venting passage of the spike through a lateral passage of the body, a first check valve enabling one-way communication from the lateral passage to the expandable chamber, a second check valve enabling one-way communication from a vent opening to the venting passage of the spike. A double impermeable filtering membrane is interposed between the first check valve and the second check valve.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2015Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: INDUSTRIE BORLA S.P.A.Inventor: Gianni Guala
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Patent number: 10017315Abstract: An evacuated bottle system including a bottle defining a hollow interior, the bottle having a neck defining an opening that provides fluid communication with the interior; a cap assembly including a funnel having a first portion and a second portion, where the second portion extends radially outward from the first portion to form a floor on an interior thereof and a shoulder on an exterior thereof, the first portion defining a first bore and the second portion defining a second bore fluidly connected to the first bore; a self serum stopper having a self sealing membrane that extends radially outward to overlie at least a portion of the floor of the funnel; and a cap having a cap wall sized to fit over the funnel and a cover portion extending radially inward from the cap wall.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2016Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: CORNERSTONE C.M, INC.Inventors: Michael G. Marantis, Joshua W. Hubbard, Jonathan P. Richards, Richard A. Ponton
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Patent number: 10017286Abstract: An apparatus for filling a device having a penetrable septum and a sealed chamber. The apparatus includes a filling member engageable with the penetrable septum to penetrate the septum, port(s), and a closure. The closure and filling member are movable between (i) a first position wherein the closure closes the port(s), and (ii) a second position opening the port(s). The filling member and/or septum is movable relative to the other between (i) a first position wherein the filling member is spaced from the septum, and (ii) a second position wherein the filling member is penetrated through the septum and in communication with the sealed chamber. A locking device is movable between (i) a locked position locking the closure and/or filling member in the first position, and (ii) an unlocked position allowing movement of the closure and/or filling member relative to the other and into the second position.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2015Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: DR. PY INSTITUTE LLCInventor: Daniel Py
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Patent number: 10010483Abstract: A syringe fill system is described, which is useful for filling syringes for dental anesthetic applications. The system incorporates capability for “push-pull”, “pull-push”, “push-push”, and “pull-pull” modes of operation, for loading syringes with compositions comprising multiple fluid components. A syringe fillable by such syringe fill systems is described, providing haptic and audible feedback to a user, to aid in administering precise amounts of therapeutic compositions. Also disclosed are cassette assemblies for use in such syringe fill systems. Such cassette assemblies may be formed of plastic and elastomeric materials of construction, as disposable or single-use components of the syringe fill system.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2016Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: ANUTRA MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Daniel K. Davidian, Scott G. Newnam, Eli B. Nichols, Theodore J. Mosler
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Patent number: 10010482Abstract: A syringe fill system is described, which is useful for filling syringes for dental anesthetic applications. The system incorporates capability for “push-pull”, “pull-push”, “push-push”, and “pull-pull” modes of operation, for loading syringes with compositions comprising multiple fluid components. A syringe fillable by such syringe fill systems is described, providing haptic and audible feedback to a user, to aid in administering precise amounts of therapeutic compositions. Also disclosed are cassette assemblies for use in such syringe fill systems. Such cassette assemblies may be formed of plastic and elastomeric materials of construction, as disposable or single-use components of the syringe fill system.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2016Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: ANUTRA MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Daniel K. Davidian, Scott G. Newnam, Eli B. Nichols, Theodore J. Mosler
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Patent number: 10000372Abstract: An overflow prevention dispensing container comprising a portable container having at least one handle means, a nozzle, at least one air vent, at least one liquid fill aperture, and fill aperture cover; a dispensing handle having a valve mechanism; and at least one release; an automatic shutoff sensing means for sensing the level of fluid in a receiving tank and stopping the flow of liquid into the receiving tank when it is full, whereby the container is placed in a position to dispense liquid to the receiving tank, the operator activates the dispensing handle allowing liquid to freely flow into the receiving tank until the apparatus senses the level of the liquid in the receiving tank to be desired level at which time the flow will automatically be stopped.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2016Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Inventor: Michael D Gregory
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Patent number: 9972518Abstract: A gas inlet made of an elastic material is prevented from getting scratched by contact with a nozzle, and adhesion between the gas inlet and the nozzle is prevented. A container is positioned, and a purge gas is introduced from the nozzle into a gas inlet hole in the center of a circular bottom surface of the gas inlet provided on the bottom of the container. The nozzle has a planar top end surface having a size equal to or greater than that of the bottom surface of the gas inlet, and a nozzle hole in the center of the top end surface, and has a size equal to or smaller than that of the gas inlet hole. The top end surface is roughened or includes a lubricant so that the top end surface and the gas inlet are mutually slidable.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2014Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: MURATA MACHINERY, LTD.Inventors: Masanao Murata, Takashi Yamaji
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Patent number: 9969544Abstract: A pressurized refill canister containing a composition including a propellant. The canister has an outlet valve having a stem biased to a closed position by a first resilient member. The stem has a maximum outer diameter of greater than 3 mm. At the outlet end of the stem, at least part of the wall of the stem extends inwardly from the outside diameter for at least 50% of the radius.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2014Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: Kind Consumer LimitedInventors: Alex Hearn, Ritika Gupta, Rene Mauricio Gonzalez Campos, Khine Zaw Nyein
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Patent number: 9957151Abstract: A fuel hose for delivering multiple-grades of fuel is provided and in one embodiment includes a first hose portion having a first length and a first diameter, and a second hose portion having a second length and a second diameter. The first hose portion includes a first fuel line and a second fuel line, and the second hose portion includes a third fuel line. The first fuel line and the second fuel line can be fluidly connected to the third fuel line. In one embodiment, the first diameter of the first hose portion is larger than the second diameter of the second hose portion. The invention further relates to a fuel dispensing unit.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems Sweden ABInventor: Bengt I. Larsson
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Patent number: 9957149Abstract: A beverage container has a body having an inlet which is formed so as to penetrate the bottom of a receiving unit. A holder is coupled to the inlet to open and close the inlet upon ascending or descending with a nozzle of a beverage supply device being inserted into the holder. A locking member is coupled to the ascending/descending wall of the holder to allow the holder to close the inlet. The locking member has a plurality of elastic arms for elastically supporting the holder.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2014Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: NPC Co., Ltd.Inventors: Suk Joong Park, Si Haeng Lee
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Patent number: 9944511Abstract: A fuel changing device which is for connection with a fuel pipe or a fuel can is provided, including: a barrel, connected with a conduit portion communicating with an interior of the barrel; a plunger, including a piston movably received in the barrel and an operation rod connected with the piston and extending out of the barrel; an adapting mechanism, including an adapter connected to the conduit portion and at least one adapting tube, the adapter selectively detachably connected with one end of the adapting tube or for selectively detachably connected with a fuel connector of the fuel can, another end of the adapting tube being for detachably connected with the fuel pipe.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2016Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Inventors: Ying-Chieh Liao, Yu-Kuo Liao
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Patent number: 9937787Abstract: A filler pipe includes a retainer capable of retaining a fuel filler gun inserted through a fuel filler opening, and a pipe main body connecting the retainer and a fuel tank. The retainer has a stopper limiting the insertion of the fuel filler gun. A flow guide that guides the flow of fuel is provided on the downstream side of the stopper with respect to the flow direction of fuel supplied from the fuel filler gun. The flow guide has a guide portion extending at an angle with respect to the flow direction of fuel.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2016Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventor: Yuki Koga
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Patent number: 9937982Abstract: A system for transferring a fluid between a fixed or floating facility for producing or storing the fluid, and a vessel. The system includes at least one hinged arm arrangement that includes an inner arm hinged at one end to a support structure, so as to pivot in a vertical plane, and an outer arm hinged on the outer end of the inner arm. The hinged arm arrangement further includes a rotary seal having an axis extending in a longitudinal direction of the hinged arm. The rotary seal is disposed at the hinge linking the inner arm to the support structure.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2014Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: TECHNIP FRANCEInventor: Stephane Paquet
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Patent number: 9937786Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for regulating fuel flow in a fuel tank. In one example, a method may comprise fueling a fuel tank by receiving a nozzle into a filler tube which extends into a fuel tank to fuel the fuel tank, and directing fuel through the tube against vanes in a baffle which forms a compartment within the tank. Additionally, the method may comprise enabling the vanes to open so that pressure within the compartment remains below a level which would otherwise cause shut off the nozzle during the fueling.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2015Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Aed M. Dudar, Dennis Seung-Man Yang, Rob Ognjanovski, Jr.