Patents Examined by Bryon P. Gehman
  • Patent number: 11767137
    Abstract: A method of packaging water-reactive aluminum may include directing at least one discrete object into a container, the at least one discrete object including an aluminum alloy, the aluminum alloy plastically deformed and non-recrystallized, introducing, into the container, a liquid metal alloy including one or more activation metals, enclosing the at least one discrete object and the liquid metal alloy with one another in the container to form a kit, for a predetermined period, exposing the kit to a heating environment, and agitating the at least one discrete object and the liquid metal alloy in the container in the heating environment during the predetermined period to form the kit into a packaged unit of water-reactive aluminum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: LTAG Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan T. Slocum, Alexander H. Slocum
  • Patent number: 11760552
    Abstract: The present invention is a portable apparatus for conveniently sanitizing objects. In particular, the invention allows a user to uniquely carry and utilize a convenient kit that stores sanitizing material in an easy manner. The proposed embodiment provides a unique experience for a user by providing a pleasant and secure experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Inventors: Stanley Roberts, Jamie Edwards
  • Patent number: 11764089
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method for substrate storage. The method can include respectively placing a plurality of substrates into a plurality of slots formed by a plurality of fin structures on a panel of a storage device. The method can further include binding each of the plurality of substrates to an corresponding one of the plurality of fin structures. The method can further include moving the storage device from a first location to a second location. The method can further include un-binding the plurality of substrates from the plurality of fin structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu Ju- Chen, Ren-Hao Jheng
  • Patent number: 11760531
    Abstract: A blank can include first, second, third, and fourth side panels; the third side panel joining the first side panel and the second side panel and defining a first handle opening; the fourth side panel extending from the second side panel and defining a second handle opening; a plurality of bottom flaps, each of which extends from one of the side panels; and a plurality of top flaps, each of which extends from one of the side panels; the third and fourth top flaps defining third and fourth handle openings, respectively, the third handle opening substantially aligned with the first handle opening and the fourth handle opening substantially aligned with the second handle opening when the third and fourth top flaps, respectively, are in a folded condition; wherein centerlines of the first and second handle openings are respectively aligned with centerlines of the third and fourth handle openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc
    Inventors: Zachery Nash, Richard Philabaum
  • Patent number: 11753226
    Abstract: A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a top panel having a first plurality of container openings, at least one container retention flap foldably connected to the top panel and having a second plurality of container openings aligned with respective container openings of the first plurality of container openings, at least one first container retention tab foldably connected to the top panel and extending toward a respective container opening of the first plurality of container openings, and at least one second container retention tab foldably connected to the at least one container retention flap and extending toward a respective container opening of the second plurality of container openings, the at least one second container retention tab is circumferentially offset relative to the at least one first container retention tab, and at least one reinforcement panel positioned between the top panel and the at least one container retention flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Justin McCree, Steve M. Gould
  • Patent number: 11753230
    Abstract: A battery pack packing box capable of easily fixing a battery pack in a lower case by using a buffering member including an insertion hole into which the upper portion of the battery pack is inserted is provided. The buffering member includes a frame and a plurality of wing-shaped ribs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
    Inventors: Jun Houng Lee, Jae Sun Choi
  • Patent number: 11753232
    Abstract: A tray for holding a plurality of storage drives includes a sheet of material formed to include: a plurality of tray sidewalls, each having a top edge and a bottom edge; a plurality of tray ends walls arranged relative to the plurality of tray sidewalls to define a plurality of corner regions, each tray end wall having a top edge and a bottom edge; at least one side extension included in each of the tray sidewalls; at least one corner extension included in a corner region; and a tray top spanning the tray sidewalls and the tray ends walls. The tray top includes a pair of top-side surfaces that extend inward from the top edge of a respective one of the tray sidewalls, and a central slotted structure spanning the top-side surfaces. The central slotted structure forms a plurality of slots, each configured to receive one of the plurality of storage drives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: WESTERN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Kar Foong Yong, Patricio Collantes, Jr., Khai Shiang Tan
  • Patent number: 11745935
    Abstract: A wrap for smoking articles, which encloses a group of smoking articles and has, at the top and at the front, a first extraction opening obtained through the wrap by means of a “U”-shaped through cut. The first extraction opening is normally closed by a reusable closing portion, which consists of the part of the wrap surrounded by the through cut and it can be lifted to free the first extraction opening and then lowered again to engage the first extraction opening. A support element is comprised, which is arranged inside the wrap at the first extraction opening, it is glued to the wrap at least by means of a re-stick glue, and it has a second extraction opening, which is smaller than the first extraction opening and it is entirely contained in the first extraction opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: G.D SOCIETA' PER AZIONI
    Inventors: Stefano Salmi, Stefano Sarti, Roberto Polloni, Luca Federici
  • Patent number: 11738935
    Abstract: An expandable triangular pizza storage container with a set of triangular trays for the separation, microwaving and serving of individual slices of pizza. The storage container has a series of concentric triangular compartments that are expanded from a flexible polymer, accordion-style container body. The lid also has a triangular configuration with a replaceable compressible gasket, a set of four locking wings extending from each side that frictionally engage a rigid triangular top ring of the container body, and a central vent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Inventors: Tate Koenig, Matt Poeschi
  • Patent number: 11730881
    Abstract: A packaging for medical devices, including a tub provided with a peripheral wall delimiting an upper opening, a sealing cover sealable on the upper opening of the tub, and a sealing film adapted to be positioned on the upper face of the sealing cover. The sealing film, including a protective foil, an adhesive layer extending over the protective foil, and a peelable sheet having a first portion extending over the adhesive layer opposite to a first portion of the protective foil. The first portions of the protective foil and peelable sheet are arranged in a retracted position uncovering the sealing cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Becton Dickinson France
    Inventors: Anaïs Eymery, Clémentine Le Loc'h
  • Patent number: 11724867
    Abstract: Reconfigurable packaging for a cooking appliance includes a base including a base panel defining lower wing slots and opposing sidewalls extending from the base panel. The base defines a storage cavity. A cover is coupled to the base and configured to enclose the storage cavity. The cover includes a cover panel defining upper wing slots, a first side wing extending from a first side of the cover panel, and a second side wing extending from a second side of the cover panel. The first side wing and the second side wing are operable between a first folded position engaging the upper wing slots and a second folded position engaging the lower wing slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Sachin R. Gayakwad, Tushar A. Kalbande, Jessica Lea Kormanik, Renuka D. Niphadkar
  • Patent number: 11724865
    Abstract: Provided is a toilet roll package wherein toilet rolls are gusseted-packaged with exterior film, each roll being individually wrapped with resin film. The rolls are arranged in two rows between upper and lower sealed portions of the package with their circumferential surfaces abutting, the upper and lower sealed portions facing to the circumferential surfaces of the rolls. In an area of the exterior film closer to the upper sealed portion than position (P1) of adjoining between the rolls closest to the upper sealed portion, open start portion (60) convexed toward the upper sealed portion is formed. The open start portion (60) includes base portion (61) having an easy tear line extending along the top-bottom direction, and flaring portion (62) formed with easy tear lines flaring from close to a lateral side of the base portion toward the lower sealed portion with gradually increasing distance therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Daio Paper Corporation
    Inventor: Noritada Tomioka
  • Patent number: 11708202
    Abstract: A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a central panel for engaging the plurality of containers and at least one attachment feature in the central panel that receives and holds a top portion of at least one container of the plurality of containers. The at least one attachment feature includes an opening in the central panel, a first retention feature, and a second retention feature. The first retention feature and the second retention feature includes a respective first retention edge and second retention edge of the central panel defining a respective first portion and a second portion of the opening and for engaging a respective first portion and a second portion of at least one container of the plurality of containers to at least partially attach the at least one container to the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventor: Colin P. Ford
  • Patent number: 11707599
    Abstract: A package for a medical device such as an intermittent catheter has a case with open and closed ends. A hinge connects a cap to the case to permit movement of the cap between open and closed positions. A seal connected to one of the cap and case is engageable with the other to maintain a sterile environment inside the package. The seal can be repeatedly made and broken whenever the user closes or opens the cap. The case includes a pair of slots at the open end. A pair of latches is formed in the cap. The latches fit into the slots to prevent lateral forces from distorting the cap when the cap is closed. A first use indication label spans a depression in the outer contour of a closed cap and case, assuring visual confirmation of breach of the label upon first opening of the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Hollister Incorporated
    Inventors: Martin McMenamin, Vincent Naughton, Daniel E. O'Brien, Scott J. Pupino, Martin P. Creaven, Joseph N. Hanley, Kieran J. McFadden, Claire O'Grady
  • Patent number: 11708209
    Abstract: The present invention relates to improved contact lens packages and methods of use, manufacture, and assembly. A contact lens package houses a contact lens and packaging solution in which the contact lens may be held by surface tension to an intermediate plug, by which the user may insert the contact lens into the wearer's eye. The plug may have an adhesive that temporarily holds the plug to the user's fingertip while the contact lens is inserted into the wearer's eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Sam Jonathan Popwell, Daniel Graham Ward, Stephen Sams, William Stephen Honey
  • Patent number: 11697548
    Abstract: A device for holding and guiding rotation of aircraft spark plugs is herein disclosed. The device includes a main body, openings defined in the main body, characters of text disposed on a top surface of the main body, and guide lines. Each opening is sized to receive one of the spark plugs. Each character of text is positioned adjacent a respective opening of the openings. Further, each guide line runs from one opening to another opening to serve as a guide for rotating the spark plugs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Inventor: Brian Dreger
  • Patent number: 11691807
    Abstract: A sterile packaged plant delivery system includes a container having an opening, an amount of growth medium, a plant, and cover. The amount of growth medium is disposed within an interior of the container and part of the plant is disposed within the growth medium. The cover seals the interior of the container thereby maintaining the plant within a sterile growth environment. In one example, the cover is a thin film seal. A user obtains the system, punctures the film seal, removes the plant from the interior of the container, and plants the plant in a growth environment outside of the container. The system provides a low-cost technique for delivering live plants to end consumers without fungus or bacteria as in typical soil growth and without having to apply costly antimicrobial agent. This eliminates the need for watering and maintenance of any kind while the plant remains in the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Inventor: Nathan Rudnick
  • Patent number: 11691795
    Abstract: A transportation tooling structure, a split electric motor module with the transportation tooling structure, and a transportation method are provided. The transportation tooling structure comprises: a split base plate, a stator support and a rotor support, wherein the lower end of the stator support is fixedly supported on the upper surface of the split base plate, and the upper end of the stator support is fixedly supported on the side of a split stator close to the split base plate; and the upper end of the rotor support is fixedly supported on the side of an end of a split rotor away from the split stator, and the lower end of the rotor support is fixedly supported on the side of the split stator away from the split base plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: XINJIANG GOLDWIND SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jiangwei Zhao, Jiuyang Luo
  • Patent number: 11691787
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for a multisensory examination jar for botanical specimens. Embodiments of the disclosed jar may have a body portion with an integrated LED array for illuminating the contents of the jar. The jar may have a removable lid with an integrated magnifying lens, and an opening or port to enable a user to smell the contents of the jar. The opening may have a removable plug to establish a substantially air tight seal on the lid of the jar, to trap odors within the jar. The removable plug can be selectively removed to enable the user to smell the contents of the jar. The jar may have an electronics module and power source operable for wireless charging. The jar may also be configured to interface with a charging dock or base for wireless charging of integrated batteries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: ALL PLASTIC, INC.
    Inventors: Sam Whetsel, Daniel Einhorn
  • Patent number: 11679922
    Abstract: Described herein is a packaging system comprising a sleeve having a plurality of sides, an open top, and an open bottom, each of the sides having an inner surface, an inner liner located on the inner surfaces of the sides of the sleeve, the inner liner having an inner surface that defines a cavity, a plurality of building panels located in the cavity, and an outer wrapping surrounding at least a portion of the sleeve and at least a portion of the plurality of building panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: AWI Licensing LLC
    Inventors: Amanda Worley Coble, James R. Johnson, Gary A. Grinsted