Patents Examined by Blaine Neway
  • Patent number: 8746448
    Abstract: Disclosed is a case for an electronic device that includes a retaining loop. The loop includes a first end, a second end, and a fastener. A recess on the interior of the case is adapted to house the fastener when the retaining loop is engaged therewith, while a pair of openings positioned over the recess allows the retaining loop to pass through. The loop is positioned so that a user can place a finger inside the loop, which in turn provides a secure grip on the case and electronic device. The fastener sits flush within the recess on the interior of the case, and can be used to detach the loop for replacement thereof as desired. The fastener and recess are positioned between the case and the phone, and includes a low profile design that prevents bulging in the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Inventor: Charles A. Bellace
  • Patent number: 8727113
    Abstract: A multiple substance mixing container system for permitting a consumer to customize a liquid within a container to their desired preference. The multiple substance mixing container system includes a mixing container including a first upper end, wherein the mixing container serves to hold a main ingredient and a vessel member including a first lower end and a second upper end. The first lower end of the vessel member attaches to the first upper end of the mixing container. The multiple substance mixing container system also includes an additive container for holding a mixing ingredient. The additive container fits within the vessel member and an upper cap is attachable to the second upper end of the vessel member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Inventors: Hal P. Robb, Harold G. Robb
  • Patent number: 8695801
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for handling a number of sleeves, preferably paper sleeves, before, during and after rolling up of a paper web each thereon, at least one insert sleeve bent from a rigid material web and having a length substantially corresponding to the total length of the rolls being inserted in the rolls for simultaneous handling thereof, wherein the insert sleeve is polygonal, e.g. triangular, rectangular, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Core Link AB
    Inventor: Jörgen Jensen
  • Patent number: 8678191
    Abstract: The invention relates to a lead frame magazine cover for closing of an opening of a lead frame magazine by insertion of a magazine cover into the lead frame magazine in a closing direction. The lead frame magazine cover includes a recess. The recess is constructed in the region of a front edge of the magazine cover in the closing direction of the magazine cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Micronas GmbH
    Inventors: Juergen Guentert, Bernard Schuhler
  • Patent number: 8672170
    Abstract: A deep refuse container with a greater volume for garbage, container can be emptied by using automated elements. The deep refuse container includes a body part having at least one inner space for garbage, and a frame part including an open upper end, a lower end and at least one side for supporting the body part. The frame part of the deep refuse container of is disposed below the ground level so that the upper end of the frame part is substantially at the same level with the ground level or above the ground level. The body part of the deep refuse container is disposed into the frame part so that a lower portion of the body part locates inside the frame part and upper portion of the body part locates above the frame part. The body part is further provided with one or more contact parts for automated emptying elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Inventor: Janne Kanervo
  • Patent number: 8672128
    Abstract: A container for sanitizing an article includes a case defining a central void sized to accommodate at least a portion of the article, a receptacle in fluid communication with the central void, and a granular, antiseptic media disposed within the receptacle. The granular, antiseptic media includes at least one out-gassing, antimicrobial agent such as, thyme oil or thymol. The granular, antiseptic media may further include a granular, fragrance blended with the granular, out-gassing, antimicrobial agent in a select ratio to remediate an antiseptic odor of the out-gassing, antimicrobial agent. The article may be a toothbrush or other type of brush, a mouth guard, a comb, a sponge, or other article which may be stored in a damp or wet condition after use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Dr. Tung's Products
    Inventor: Colin Davis
  • Patent number: 8672166
    Abstract: A tamper evident package for food products is provided having a tray and a lid, which may or may not be permanently attached to each other, and includes a plastic tray for receiving a plastic lid for mating the lid and the tray, wherein the plastic lid is integrally formed with a plastic tear away band at the periphery of the lid, and a perforated section on the lid removably connects the lid and the tear away band in order to tear away the band from the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Sabert Corporation
    Inventors: Darryl Nazareth, Sameh Guirguis, Bernard Ampomah, Yohanan Siskindovich
  • Patent number: 8672132
    Abstract: Packing tray for packing fruit and other fragile objects including a drainage system that channels water away from the fruit. The packing tray includes a plurality of cell pockets, each cell pocket having a lowermost sump area with at least one flap door punched out but not removed from the sump area, providing a drainage opening from the cell. Inner and outer cell pocket channels are provided on both the inner and outer surfaces of the cell pockets to direct water flow and removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Tekni-Plex, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Ramirez, Mark A. Bergeron
  • Patent number: 8657149
    Abstract: A resealable, thin-walled packaging having snap-in closure wherein the packaging sheath has an, open plug-in collar that receives a snap-in closure with a form-shaping support part that extends into the collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Inventor: Peter Roesler
  • Patent number: 8657145
    Abstract: A system for sealing an access port of a pressurized container or conduit comprises a metallic cap 10 having a sealing surface 20 which forms a seal with a corresponding sealing surface 16 of a metallic access port assembly 2, when the surfaces are pushed against each other by a clamping means 4 which is preferably separate from the cap. As shown the metal to metal sealing surfaces are frustro-conical in shape. The cap comprises a shoulder 26 which engages the rim of the access port if the cap is over tightened preventing deformation of the sealing surfaces. The cap may comprise a further frustro-conical sealing surface 40 which co acts with a corresponding surface 46 on an insert 6 which fits within and rests upon an internal shoulder 18 of the access port assembly 2 which may be welded onto a container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Vector International Limited
    Inventor: John Stobbart
  • Patent number: 8651315
    Abstract: A pressure tank includes a metallic vessel, a plastic liner received in the metallic vessel, a flexible diaphragm, two connectors and a nozzle coupled to the nipples respectively. The metallic vessel includes upper and lower shells. The upper shell defines a first planar area on a side thereof and a second planar area on a top thereof. The lower shell defines a third planar area therebottom. The flexible diaphragm divides the metallic vessel into a storage space and a pneumatic room. Each of the connectors includes a nipple and an anti-leak assembly. The nipples of the connectors are mounted on the side and top of the upper shell respectively and are in communication with the storage space. The two anti-leak assemblies provide leakproof connection between the nipples and the plastic liner. Additionally, the nozzle is mounted on the third planar area to be in communication with the pneumatic room.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Inventor: Li-Ming Wang
  • Patent number: 8640903
    Abstract: An oil tank floating roof device, includes a plurality of connecting bars and a plurality of floating units, which are respectively secured to the plurality of connecting bars by means a plurality of longitudinal and crosswise holding spaces collectively encircling the floating units. A plurality of locking members are fitted on the peripheries of the floating units, and two sides of the connecting bars respectively form at least one joining groove. The joining grooves respectively enable each of the floating units to longitudinally or crosswisely insert therein. The top portions of the connecting bars form at least one pressure resistant reinforcing plate, and the pressure resistant reinforcing plate is fitted with a plurality of locking portions. Bolts are used to respectively correspondingly pass through the locking portions and bolt into the locking members on the longitudinal or crosswise sides of the base of the floating units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignees: Ming-Tsang Yu, Wen-Pin Pen
    Inventors: Ming-Tsang Yu, Wen-Pin Pen, Chin-Fa Su
  • Patent number: 8631936
    Abstract: A wire container having a housing consisting essentially of recyclable material is provided. The housing has a peripheral wall defining a boundary leading from a first end to a second end of the housing, a plurality of end portions folded inwardly at the second end to define an end wall, and a plurality of support structures coplanar with and coupled to the end wall and extending across the plurality of end portions. A welding wire and container assembly is also provided, in which a coil of welding wire is disposed in the housing and support by the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Hobart Brothers Company
    Inventors: Adam Rolfes, Sanjeev Thapa, Steve Barhorst
  • Patent number: 8608012
    Abstract: An automotive fuel tank is provided in which a plurality of mounting members are provided on a built-in part which are fusion bonded to an inner surface of an outer wall of the fuel tank so as to attach the built-in part in place in the fuel tank. An abutment portion is formed on the mounting member which is brought into abutment with an inner surface of the outer wall of the fuel tank. The abutment portion has formed thereon an abutment surface which is made to tightly stick to the inner surface of the outer wall of the fuel tank and elongated projections which project from the abutment surface, whose cross section at their distal end portions is of triangular shape and which penetrate into an interior of the outer wall of the fuel tank, and a height of an apex of the elongated projection from the abutment surface is in the range of 30% to 70% of a thickness of the outer wall of the fuel tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: FTS Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tomohide Aoki, Tomohisa Imaeda
  • Patent number: 8544670
    Abstract: A case for portable laptop computers and the like including removed batteries to contain and control the bi-products of combustion associated with the unintentional and unexpected combustion of electronic component batteries typically occurring during the thermal runaway of the batteries. The fire containment case controls heat, flame and toxic gases associated therewith. The case has an airtight seal with integrated filters to trap and neutralize the smoke and gas released during combustion. A variety of heat insulation both active and passive can be used along with condition status instruments, and fire suppression can also be provided in core construction and external adaption input suppression inlets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Inventor: George Howard Brilmyer
  • Patent number: 8517197
    Abstract: A synthetic resin hollow body (A) that has a satisfactory decorating property and a satisfactory recycle property in a disposal and that is hardly damaged. In addition, a product cost and an operation cost thereof can be suppressed. The synthetic resin hollow body (A) includes: a hollow molding body (a) made of a resin, the hollow molding body (a) capable of holding a liquid material; and a resin sheathing body formed outside the hollow molding body (a) in an integrating manner with the hollow molding body (a), wherein the resin sheathing body is made of a highly transparent synthetic resin having a total ray transmittance of at least 80%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Du Pont-Mitsui Polychemicals Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sadaki Yamamoto, Kazuyuki Oogi, Masanobu Sato
  • Patent number: 8479949
    Abstract: The invention relates to a lid assembly for a container, in particular for liquids, comprising a lid comprising at least one fastening clamp for fastening the lid assembly to the container, wherein the at least one fastening clamp is embodied in one piece on the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: P. Henkel GmbH
    Inventor: Christoph Henkel
  • Patent number: 8474615
    Abstract: A bit holder, comprising a base having a plurality of longitudinally oriented bit compartments for releasably storing multiple tool bits, a retention member positioned on the outside of the base for releasably retaining the tool bits within the base, and a magnetic member engaged with the base for allowing the base to be removably attached to a metal surface for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Inventor: Richard Vernon Kernodle, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8459459
    Abstract: A lockable pill container includes a holder defining at least one compartment having an access opening providing access to a pill holder interior volume. At least one lid is moveable between a covering position and an open position. The lid includes a first locking member that is sized to project into the holder when the respective lid is in the covering position. A second locking member is moveable between a locking position and a release position. The locking position includes a position in which the second locking member engages a first locking member of the at least one lid in the covering position. The release position includes a position in which the second locking member is disengaged from all of the first locking members. The second locking member includes opposite first and second ends. The second locking member is moveable from the locking position to the release position by application of a force against the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Apothecary Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Terrance O. Noble, Robert N. Priebe
  • Patent number: 8448807
    Abstract: A handle of a detachable grilling pan has: a main body with a downward opening and a window, both disposed on the top side of the main body, a shaft, a “L” shaped hook and a spring. The main body is connected to the grilling pan by a fixing plate. The “L” shaped hook is hinged to the shaft, and the long straight free end of it extends out the window of the handle, and the short straight free end of it extends out the opening of the handle body and toward the grilling pan. The spring presses against the long straight end to make the free end of the short straight end hook the opening of the shell of the grill. When the long straight part of the hook is pressed, the hook rotates around the shaft and the grilling pan can be removed from the grill shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Tsann Kuen (Zhangzhou) Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chunyu Wu, Jianyang Xu