Patents Examined by C. Jacyna
  • Patent number: 11988537
    Abstract: A powder supply device that continuously supply a fixed amount of powder, including a powder accommodation container including a powder delivery hole in an circular outer shape bottom plate, and a disk that continuously rotates and conveys the powder by a groove facing the powder delivery hole and provided on circumference, wherein the disk is disposed to be slidably rotatable with respect to the circular outer shape bottom plate in a state in which a part of a region where the groove is located is covered with the circular outer shape bottom plate of the powder accommodation container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Plasma Giken Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hirotaka Fukanuma
  • Patent number: 11986783
    Abstract: Dispensing system for dispensing a mixture of a first component and a second component, the dispensing system comprising: (i) a dispensing gun comprising an inlet body with a first passage for feeding in the first component under pressure and a second passage for feeding in the second component under pressure, the first and second passages respectively comprising a closable first outlet and a closable second outlet, which may be operable by means of a handle or trigger of the dispensing gun; (ii) a static mixing nozzle, detachably connectable to the outlets of the body and provided for mixing and dispensing the components, the static mixing nozzle comprising a first section containing a first chamber and a second chamber for conducting the first and second component respectively and a second section, subsequent to the first section (in forwards flow direction), containing a mixing chamber with static mixing elements which promote mixing the first and second components and conducting the mixture to a nozzle ti
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Soudal
    Inventors: Peter Geboes, Ivan Boeykens, Thomas Duijsters, Lieven Sichien
  • Patent number: 11980275
    Abstract: Fragrance sampling device comprising a reservoir in the form of a pouch, having two outside walls facing one another, intended to receive an applicator in the form of a tongue, characterized in that at least one of the faces of the tongue and/or the inside face of at least one of the walls of the pouch contains a fragrant substance and in that the applicator further comprises a grasping means connected to the tongue and fully emerging from the reservoir, the applicator being devoid of means for the temporary connection thereof to the outside walls of the pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: IDSCENT
    Inventors: Julie Naso, Maxime Caffon, Michel Caffon
  • Patent number: 11980585
    Abstract: A device for securing a discharge end of a gas discharge apparatus inside a gas delivery conduit of a fluid impermeable liner covering a liquid-receiving basin features a first portion configured to be supported on the basin so as to engage an outer face of the liner which normally engages the basin and a second portion of the device configured to be movable relative to the first portion to selectively engage an inner face of the liner in opposite relation to the first portion in a working position. The inner face of the liner delimits the interior of the liner-covered basin. The first and second portions are configured to cooperatively form a generally tubular cavity substantially encompassing the gas delivery conduit in the working position, to clamp the gas delivery conduit over the discharge end of the gas discharge apparatus to substantially form a fluidic seal therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Contego Spa Designs, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeff Ta
  • Patent number: 11978566
    Abstract: The present application relates to the field of mechanical engineering technologies, and particularly to an unloading device. The unloading device includes a power mechanism, a transmission mechanism, and an execution mechanism that are connected in sequence from top to bottom; wherein the execution mechanism includes a shafting assembly and a turntable assembly that are connected in sequence from top to bottom; wherein the turntable assembly includes an upper auxiliary fence, a middle main disturbance disk, and a lower reclaiming portion that are arranged in sequence from top to bottom. The unloading device provided by the present application is easy to control, and ensures the reclaiming reliability of the spherical materials and the stability of the sphere flow unloading, which can meet the requirements of long life and reliable operation of the unloading device under light load and low speed working conditions and achieve the convenient maintenance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: CHINERGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Haiquan Zhang, Zuoyi Zhang, Junfeng Nie, Hongke Li, Xin Wang, Jiguo Liu, Yujie Dong
  • Patent number: 11974713
    Abstract: The dispenser (1) is configured to couple with a container (100) containing at least one chemical agent (101) and to dispense the chemical agent (101) when the dispenser (1) has been coupled with the container (100). The container (100) may be introduced into a receiving space (5) of the dispenser (1) into a coupling position. The dispenser (1) has a sensor (7) for the contact-free detection of container information or container content information and an occupancy sensor (8), which detects whether a container (100) that has been inserted into the receiving space (5) is in the coupling position. Only when the container (100) is in the coupling position, then the occupancy sensor (8) will activate the sensor (7) for the contact-free detection of container information or container content information, which detects in the activated state the container information or container content information and examines the correctness thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Inventor: Hans Georg Hagleitner
  • Patent number: 11976491
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes systems and methods for operating a pool water heating system. The pool water heating system can include a heat pump, a supplemental heat source, a water temperature sensor, and a controller. The controller can be configured to receive water temperature data and, in response to determining that the temperature of the water is less than a threshold temperature, output a control signal to activate the heat pump. The controller can further determine an expected heating time that can be indicative of an amount of time required for the temperature of the water to be greater than or equal to the threshold temperature. The controller can also generate a heating schedule based at least in part on the expected heat time and a predetermined time of use. The heating schedule can be indicative of a heat pump operation time and a supplemental heat source operation time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Rheem Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Hiram Osuna Carrasco, Jorge Miguel Gamboa Revilla
  • Patent number: 11969069
    Abstract: A cosmetic compact for solid or semi solid cosmetic product. The cosmetic compact comprising a lid and a base assembly, wherein the base assembly comprising a base, a frame, a shock absorbing member, and at least one cosmetic pan. The shock absorbing member is disposed in a cavity of the base. The shock absorbing member is coupled to the base and is coupled to the at least one cosmetic pan such that a shock imparted on the cosmetic compact is isolated from the at least one cosmetic pan. The shock absorbing member is deformable and comprises a hollow tubular body defining a central bore extending between an upper-flange and a lower-flange of the shock absorbing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: CRYSTAL INTERNATIONAL (GROUP)
    Inventors: Roger Hwang, Stephen M. Fisher, II, William Lloyd Alusitz
  • Patent number: 11963646
    Abstract: A hand cleaning device, including a main body, including a cleaning section to store at least one liquid therein, and a drying section disposed on at least a portion of the cleaning section to facilitate movement of air therein, a cleaning unit disposed on and within at least a portion of the cleaning section to spray at least one liquid within the cleaning section in response to detecting movement within the cleaning section, a scrubbing unit disposed within at least a portion of the cleaning section to scrub using a cleaning agent, and a drying unit disposed within at least a portion of the drying section to blow the air within the drying section in response to detecting movement within the drying section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Inventor: Youssef Ouazzani
  • Patent number: 11963475
    Abstract: Disclosed is a plant protection and management system for a center pivot and linear irrigation system. In the plant protection and management system, the movable platform is configured to provide at least one of an application unit, a seeding-fertilizer spreader unit or a monitoring unit. The application unit is configured to spray agriculture chemicals or fertilizers on crops. The seeding-fertilizer spreader unit is configured to sow seeds of crops. Further, the monitoring unit is configured to monitor crops and collect status data of the crops or status data of environment. According to different requirements on agricultural production, at least one of the application unit, the sowing unit or the monitoring unit can be selectively arranged on the movable platform so as to meet various requirements on plant protections and managements in the process of agricultural production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignees: Irritech Agricultural Equipment Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jun Ma
  • Patent number: 11957238
    Abstract: Powder dispensing brushes configured to apply a powder to a skin surface of a user are provided. The dispensing brush system can provide an efficient and effective easy to dispense sunscreen to the face and body. The system can include a housing, a powder supply chamber having an interior space configured to hold a predetermined volume of the powder, a passageway in communication with the interior space of the powder supply chamber, a filter, a second chamber distal to the filter configured to collect a volume of powder after the powder has passed through the filter, a flow restrictor plate including orifices arranged in an annular pattern, the flow restrictor plate configured to receive powder from the volume of powder upon actuation by a user, and an outer brush including a plurality of bristles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Colorescience, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Anthony Beecher, Patricia McGill Boland, Deborah Eileen Gregg Bouche
  • Patent number: 11959265
    Abstract: A regulating device for regulating water consumption of a concealed water tank includes a water tank, a hinged base is fixedly arranged on the inner wall of the water tank, a water separator is hinged on the hinged base. A regulating mechanism is arranged between the hinged base and the water separator, and the regulating mechanism can drive the water separator to rotate and fix to divide the accommodation space of the water tank. Compared with the prior art, the regulating device realizes the variable volume of the water tank by regulating the rotation of the water separator through the regulating mechanism. The structure is simple and convenient for the later repair and maintenance of the water tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: ZHONGSHAN MEITU PLASTIC IND. CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wenhui Zhou, Hai Zhang, Haojia Huang, Ke Xiao
  • Patent number: 11944177
    Abstract: A conditioning and styling reactivated hair device is an apparatus which can be used to spray formulations to condition, style, reactivate, and/or refresh hair, stimulate the scalp, and help detangle hair. The apparatus includes a handheld grip, a detachable panel, a nebulizing mechanism, a vibration mechanism, and a control system. The handheld grip serves as the base for the apparatus which can be ergonomically held by one hand. Further, the handheld grip includes a palm-bearing surface and an interfacing surface. The detachable panel covers the internal structure of the handheld grip and supports external hair styling aids. The detachable panel further comprises a back plate and a flow guide. The nebulizing mechanism dispenses spray formulations stored within the handheld grip. The vibration mechanism generates physical vibrations for stimulating purposes as well as to aid in dispensing spray formulations. The control system enables the semi-automatic operation of the apparatus by users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Inventors: Igor De Araujo, Chad Alan Pendley
  • Patent number: 11938495
    Abstract: A discharge head for a liquid dispenser having a base and a push actuator. The discharge head has a pump device, which has a malleable pump chamber component open on both sides, fastened to the base and to the push actuator and encloses a pump chamber having a variable volume. The pump device has inlet and outlet valves. The discharge head has a ventilation opening and a ventilation valve. The ventilation valve on the base has a peripheral valve web raised via a surrounding cover wall of the base and the inside of which forms a peripheral valve surface. To ensure a reproducible behavior of the ventilation valve, a reinforcement structure is provided on the cover wall in the form of a peripheral reinforcement web, and/or the peripheral valve web is designed as part of a sleeve-like structure, which forms the peripheral valve web above the cover wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: APTAR RADOLFZELL GMBH
    Inventors: Tobias Baumann, Thomas Bruder
  • Patent number: 11933031
    Abstract: A tank assembly for a pressure-assist toilet includes a flush assembly having an outer chamber and an inner chamber disposed in the outer chamber. The flush assembly further includes a flush valve disposed in the inner chamber, and a pilot valve disposed in the inner chamber and extending through the flush valve. The tank assembly further includes an actuator engaging the pilot valve and configured to hold the pilot valve at each of a first height, a second height offset a first distance from the first height, and a third height offset a second distance from the first height greater than a first distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: William C. Kuru, William Kalk
  • Patent number: 11932476
    Abstract: An incremental advance dispenser includes a barrel which has a longitudinal axis, a muzzle end, and an opposite breach end. A shuttle is slidably connected to the barrel and movable with respect to the barrel along the longitudinal axis. A cup which carries a product is movable within the barrel along the longitudinal axis. The shuttle is positionable to an extended position toward the muzzle end of the barrel, and to a retracted position toward the breach end of the barrel. Movement of the shuttle to the extended position from the retracted position causes the cup to move an incremental distance toward the muzzle end of the barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: WORMSERGROUP
    Inventor: Ralph James DeVito
  • Patent number: 11904625
    Abstract: A writing instrument has a nib that can retract automatically upon release of a grip on the writing instrument. The writing instrument has one or more leaves that can be flexed to push the cartridge towards the front end of the writing instrument to expose the nib. A spring applies a force on the cartridge to automatically retract the nib when a grip on the writing instrument is released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Inventor: Paul David Ellis, II
  • Patent number: 11896102
    Abstract: A valve system comprises: a valve body; a valve cap; and a valve plug between the valve body and valve cap is compressed radially and axially, and a central bore extends wholly through the valve body and valve cap and partially through the valve plug. The valve system is welded to a packet which can contain a hair color formula. One or more of the packets are then used in a cartridge compatible with a dispensing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Damien Levi, Ji Lee, Nicholas Sinclair, Richard Craig Huff, II
  • Patent number: 11897425
    Abstract: A fluid storage system for a vehicle cargo area is provided that includes a container that includes a first container portion and a second container portion orthogonal to the first container portion. The fluid storage system further includes an attachment assembly that includes a container attachment affixed to the container and a vehicle attachment affixed to a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Cesar Adolfo Prieto Sanchez, Francisco Edgar Guizar
  • Patent number: 11884451
    Abstract: A modular bottle (e.g., for holding liquid or dry storage contents) and its various assemblies, components, and structures are provided. The bottle can include a body portion including an open longitudinal end and an interior region, an end cap configured to be secured over the open longitudinal end to enclose the interior region, and a flexible loop. The end cap can include a pair of knobs disposed on a circumferential side surface of the end cap. Each end of the flexible loop can define an aperture that is smaller than a largest diameter of each of the pair of knobs such that each end of the flexible loop is selectively couplable with each of the pair of knobs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: MODL, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Barak Zitron, Zachary W. Leitz, Justin Guld