Patents Examined by Derek Battisti
  • Patent number: 9102423
    Abstract: One embodiment relates to an instant closure mechanism comprising first and second flat, strip like sealing structures having a first orientation, first and opposing second ends; first and opposing second edges; a first pivot member dividing the sealing structures into an first and second portions, and a contour including at least one curved portion having a large gradual radius intersecting at least one of the first end and the second end. At least two second pivot members having an orientation perpendicular to the first orientation; a tab member enabled to pivot from a first flat position to a second bent position, and a sealing member coupled to the tab member via the horizontal pivot member. The sealing members are joined, providing a sealing interface, and whereby pivoting the tab member imparts a deformation of at least one of the two sealing structures resembling the contour of the first pivot members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Inventor: Vishaal Verma
  • Patent number: 9095201
    Abstract: Disclosed is an expandable carrier for transporting and chilling bulk beverage containers, such as wine boxes of varying size. The device comprises an insulated housing having a hollow interior and an opening with a cover that aligns with the spout on the wine box, a securable opening that provides access to the housing interior, and an accordion-like section that can expand and contract based on the size of the wine box contained therein. A user can place a wine box in the housing, and adjust the accordion-like section as needed to create a secure fit. The user can then transport the carrier with the included shoulder strap, which enables the device to be quickly and easily moved from one location to another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Inventor: Pamela Simonsen
  • Patent number: 9090398
    Abstract: An alignment device for a bag containing one or more ports wherein the alignment device is attached to the one or more ports or to the bag adjacent the one or more ports. The plate has either an indicator or a unique outer edge shape that is designed to fit into a corresponding unique opening in a bag holder to ensure proper alignment of the bag and its port(s) in the holder. In one embodiment the plate has a series of holes equal to and in alignment with the one or more ports of the bag and the port(s) are extended through the holes of the plate and the plate is attached to the bag by retainers on the port(s) below the plate. Alternatively, the plate may be fitted over the port(s) and attached to the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: EMD Millipore Corporation
    Inventors: James Hobson, James Austin, Boris Pesakovich, Elias G. Noukas, Thomas JanKo, Shaun McMahon
  • Patent number: 9079544
    Abstract: An accessory mounting apparatus is provided for coupling to a vehicle roll bar. The accessory mounting apparatus illustratively includes a driver side clamping device configured to be secured to a driver side upright of the roll bar, and a passenger side clamping device configured to be secured to the passenger side upright of the roll bar. Protective sleeves cooperate with the clamping devices to protect the roll bar from damaging contact therewith. A laterally extending cross member extends between the driver side clamping device and the passenger side clamping device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Jason E. Miller, Brent Terry, Garric Henry
  • Patent number: 9073379
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments according to the present invention relate to a file comprising a cover member with front and back cover panels that are hinged to each other for movement between open and closed positions, wherein the cover panels in the closed position define an interior space configured and dimensioned for containing a plurality of stacked papers. The cover panels may have first and second corners disposed opposite from the hinge. At least one of the cover panels may comprise a tab portion extending away from the hinge and disposed between the corners. First and second elastic retention elements may each be secured to one of the cover panels. The first and second retention elements may be disposed and configured for looping around the first and second corners of the other cover panel, respectively, in the closed position for retaining the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: R.R. DONNELLEY & SONS COMPANY
    Inventor: Lauren Grassia
  • Patent number: 9056707
    Abstract: A protection case for receiving an electronic device. The protection case includes a receiving body for receiving the electronic device, a pair of winding mechanisms correspondingly set at two opposite sides of the receiving body, and a pair of belts correspondingly being wound on the winding mechanisms. The belts extend retractably out from the winding mechanisms to fasten the receiving body to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hai-Qian Ge, Che-Yu Chou, Wen-Chih Lan, Qun Huang, Tai-Shan Zhu, Tao Jiang, Jun-Liang Zhang, Wei-Wei Yu, Zhi-Jun Shi, Ji-Bing Guo, Hua-Yong Wang, Zhou Chen
  • Patent number: 9056585
    Abstract: A protective golf cart bag strap sleeve system which includes a sleeve and a golf cart bag strap, wherein the sleeve comprises a first layer of durable material; a second layer of padding; and a third layer of durable material, wherein the first layer, the second layer, and the third layer are folded over to form a folded edge, wherein the first layer, the second layer, and the third layer are fastened opposite the folded edge to form a sleeve having a first open end and a second open end, wherein the sleeve receives the golf cart bag strap between the first open end and the second open end of the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: Kelly Line Enterprises, LLC
    Inventor: David M. Kelly
  • Patent number: 9051105
    Abstract: A pouch and method of forming a pouch made of a laminate material is provided. The pouch includes a contoured side edge having crests and troughs in series with each other, the crests are spaced apart from each other so as to form troughs configured to receive the fingers of a user to facilitate the gripping of the pouch. The contours are further operable to prevent the formation of wrinkles along the edges of the pouch body. A method for forming a pouch and operable to prevent ketones from entering the pouch body is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Pouch Pac Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: R. Charles Murray
  • Patent number: 9045258
    Abstract: Disclosed is a pack. The pack includes a pack body in which fluid is receivable, a plug affixed to an inner surface of the pack body, a portion of the plug being configured to protrude outward from the pack body, the plug having a discharge opening perforated therein, a lid located at one side of the plug to close the discharge opening, and an elastic member located at one side of the plug to impart elasticity to the lid in a direction of closing the discharge opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Inventor: Jeong Sik Han
  • Patent number: 9044080
    Abstract: The invention is a shoulder strap carrying device, system, and method. The carrying device has swappable containers that connect to the straps via fasteners under the arms of the wearer. The containers enable the user to organize and easily access the personal items being carried. More particularly, the invention is a “Figure 8” shoulder strap that loops around a wearer's arms and has fasteners substantially beneath a wearer's underarms to hold multiple swappable containers, cases, and utility devices for storing various personal items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Inventor: Yohannes Ashenafi
  • Patent number: 9027812
    Abstract: A backpack frame is disclosed herein. The backpack frame includes a frame body and an arm coupled to the frame body. The arm has a proximal portion at the one or more points of connection and a distal portion that is extended away from the one or more points of connection. A space between a distal portion of the arm and the frame body is sufficiently sized to receive the head of an antlered animal therethrough when the distal portion of the arm is pivoted away from the frame body. The arm is capable of pivoting at a point of connection between the arm and the frame body. Accordingly, at least in some instances, when the head of an antlered animal is inserted through the space, the arm pivots, locking the head in place and supporting the head and antlers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Hunt Hard, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey Travis Lester
  • Patent number: 9022263
    Abstract: A medical pod for a vehicle may include a pallet configured to be loaded and unloaded into a cargo area or other area. The pallet may include an upper surface defining a floor structure. A plurality of side walls may extend upwardly from the pallet and may be connected to a roof section to form a container. The medical pod may include a transport system located on the floor structure. A patient restraint system may be positioned within the container and may have a patient support structure that may be coupled to the transport system such that the patient restraint system is movable relative to the floor structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Rex Alan Russell
  • Patent number: 9016212
    Abstract: A wrap for a retail display, e.g., a pallet, is provided. The wrap includes corner units and a strap. The strap is releasably interfaced with corner units, with the corner units locating the strap relative to a retail display. The strap may include indicia such as printed indicia, such as, for example, advertisements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Southern Imperial, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas E. Valiulis
  • Patent number: 9011005
    Abstract: A geotextile container has a bag section, a cover section and a stuffing space. The bag section has a bag cloth, a bag non-woven fabric and a trapezoidal longitudinal section. The cover section is integrally connected with the bag section and has a cover cloth and a cover non-woven fabric. The stuffing space is formed inside the bag section and has a first margin portion. A longitudinal section of the stuffing space is trapezoidal. The first margin portion is formed at a side of a bottom of the stuffing space. The first margin portion can be immediately unfolded and contain filling materials once the geotextile container is projected into the sea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Gold-Joint Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ching-Yi Lin, Hsuan-Hui Tang, Chun-Jung Tseng
  • Patent number: 9004330
    Abstract: A holder for holding an electronic device includes a frame and a harness pivotably connected to the frame. The harness has a pair of parallel elongated bars and at least one bracing member extending between the elongated bars. The frame has one or more side tabs for retaining an electronic device within the frame. A holder for holding an electronic device has a retaining member including a plurality of retaining tabs; and a harness member rotatably connected to the retaining member and rotatable between a stowed position and an inclined position. A holder for holding an electronic device has a harness having two parallel elongated bars; a frame having a base member and two parallel arms each having an opening therein; and a pivotable retaining member pivotably connected to the parallel arms. The retaining member releasably holds the electronic device. The elongated bars are slidably inserted into the openings of the arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Inventor: Shawn White
  • Patent number: 9004332
    Abstract: A cup holder includes one or two supporting members that support a container inserted into a receiving portion of a holder main body, and is arranged in a circumferential direction of the holder main body. A container having the protrusion and recess pattern on a side surface can smoothly be taken out from the receiving portion with a low risk of the supporting members interfering with other members around the holder main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignees: Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd., Kojima Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yasuhiro Kodama, Naoyuki Fukui, Daiichiro Nakano, Makoto Yokota
  • Patent number: 8960511
    Abstract: Implementations of the present invention provide devices, systems, and methods for packing equipment that provide for a versatile, comfortable, and convenient modular outdoor packing system that increases the enjoyment of outdoor activities. In general, one or more implementations of the present invention include a modular outdoor pack with multiple interchangeable front packs that are interchangeable with a base back pack. Each interchangeable front pack is configured for a particular outdoor activity allowing the modular outdoor pack to transform into multiple different packs depending on the outdoor activity in which the user is participating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Vestpac, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott M. Shepherd, Jeffery Goltz
  • Patent number: 8939642
    Abstract: A pouch includes a seamless body having a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, with a substantially flat, planar base at the first end. First and second opposing walls extend upwardly from the planar base to form an elongate mouth at the second end. Each of the opposing walls includes an upper wall portion and a lower wall portion. The upper wall portions extend to the elongate mouth and the lower wall portions extend to the planar base. The first and second opposing walls have a varying thickness. An elongate closure mechanism, adjacent to the elongate mouth, provides a resealable closure for the pouch. The seamless body stands independently in an upright position upon the planar base when the body is in an expanded position. The pouch, being both flexible and collapsible, can be folded into a substantially flat condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan L. Ackerman, Anne C. Moser, Daniel Perez, Abby Sturges
  • Patent number: 8931673
    Abstract: A reversible attachment device comprises a reversible hanger having a piece of hook material on a first side and a piece of loop material on a second side and may optionally be assembled with either side facing an accessory holder. Embodiments of a reversible attachment stabilize and distribute loads from objects in accessory holders. By selecting which side of the reversible hanger faces the accessory adapter, an accessory holder may be suspended from a load-carrying structure having either loop material or hook material. In some embodiments, the hook material and loop material are formed into a sleeve which fits slidably around the reversible hanger. Alternative assembly configurations for an embodiment provide for a range of height adjustment between an accessory holder and a load-carrying structure. Some embodiments include an accessory holder with a reversible attachment device. Other embodiments include a duty belt or other load-carrying structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Inventor: Nathaniel D. Stevens, IV
  • Patent number: 8925773
    Abstract: A holster assembly for a revolver includes a holster pocket for removably accommodating a revolver therein, the holster pocket generally surrounding an insertion axis of the revolver, and a locking device arranged in the holster pocket for automatically engaging the revolver upon insertion into the holster pocket and selectively operable to allow subsequent removal of the revolver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Salariland, LLC
    Inventor: Norman E. Clifton