Patents Examined by Derek J Battisti
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Patent number: 11970310Abstract: One or more implementations of a multi-film thermoplastic bag with a grab zone of contact areas positioned in a high-touch area of the bag. For example, the multi-film thermoplastic bag includes one or more regions of a first film in contact with a second film at one or more contact areas. The grab zone regions of one or more contact areas are located in visible and high-touch areas to provide visual and tactile cues of strength and durability. Moreover, the grab zone regions of one or more contact areas serve to distribute pull and lift forces across a wider area in order to avoid common failures in high-touch areas such as over stretching, punctures, tears, and rips.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: THE GLAD PRODUCTS COMPANYInventors: Sarah J. Steenblock, Matthew W. Waldron, Shaun T. Broering, Deborah K. Fix, Justin Zickus, David A. Bailey, Jason R. Maxwell, Michael G. Borchardt, Edward B. Tucker
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Patent number: 11970139Abstract: A storage module connects to a frame forming a door opening of a vehicle. The storage module includes a housing conforming to the door opening and extending into the compartment in an installed configuration. The storage module further includes an exterior panel disposed on a first side of the housing. The exterior panel conforms to an exterior surface of the vehicle enclosing the door opening. At least one storage compartment is disposed inside the housing and the compartment in the installed configuration. The storage compartment includes an access panel forming a portion of the exterior surface and forms a first storage volume.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2020Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, David Brian Glickman, Hussein Berry, Adam Carlson, Peter Phung, Benjamin Richer
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Patent number: 11958704Abstract: A device for moving a product display assembly off of a shelf. The device includes a body portion that is configured to slide between the product display assembly and the shelf. The body portion has a thickness of from about 0.10 inches to about 0.30 inches.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Inventor: Stephen Cress
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Patent number: 11952174Abstract: A blank is provided for making an insert that satisfies the USPS requirement that a flat-sized mail piece be uniformly thick so that any bumps, protrusions or other irregularities do not cause more than ΒΌ? variance in thickness. In one embodiment, when folded, the blank forms an insert with spacers about a quadrant that receives a good to be mailed. In other embodiments, when folded, the blank forms an insert with sleeves into which goods may be slid, or an insert with sleeves with closed ends and into which goods may be inserted into cutouts in the sleeves.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2019Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: CONFORMER EXPANSION PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Robert Makofsky, Murray Rundle, Philip W. Jager
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Patent number: 11952176Abstract: A storage bag has first and second side surfaces, and a sealable and an unsealable opening. A bottom end of the bag is movable between a flat configuration with the first and second side surfaces positioned adjacent to each other, and an expanded configuration with the first and second side surfaces being spaced from each other. Shape retaining strips are provided adjacent to the opening that can maintain the shape of the opening. The shape retaining strips are capable of maintaining the opening of the bag such that a distance between the first and second side surfaces at the top end of the bag is about equal to the distance between the first and second side surfaces at the bottom end of the bag.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Brian C. Dais, Bryan L. Ackerman, Keegan E. Burggren
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Patent number: 11944183Abstract: The invention is waterproof pack for carrying articles that includes a frame and a pair of shoulder straps secured thereto. The invention further includes a waterproof membrane having a body secured to the rear side of the frame and a flap closure secured to the body by a waterproof zipper, wherein the body and the flap closure form a waterproof bag when the waterproof zipper is closed.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2016Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Matbock, LLCInventors: Zachary L. Steinbock, Sean M. Matson
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Patent number: 11932454Abstract: A bag including a childproof resealable closure system. The bag includes an opening extending from a first end to a second end configured with a closure system to seal the opening. The closure system includes a first elongate closure element and a second elongate closure element, coupled to opposing sidewalls of the bag and extending from the first end to the second end. The first and second elongate closure elements may be resealably interlocked to provide the seal. The first closure element may be coupled to its sidewall along its lower portion while leaving the upper portion of the closure element substantially disconnected. The second closure element may be coupled to its sidewall along its upper and lower portions. The second closure element may include a discreet partial gap along its length to facilitate the gripping and separating of the closure system, to render the resealable bag childproof.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: AA Global Imports, Inc.Inventors: David Aryanpanah, Brian Anav, Chao Liu
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Patent number: 11925253Abstract: A drive system includes a carrying device with a wearable carrying frame, an energy store carried by the carrying frame, and at least one electric drive motor carried by the carrying frame. A coupling device is configured to mechanically couple a work apparatus to the drive system. The carrying device is formed as a shoulder bag or backpack, having at least one strap that permits the carrying device to be worn over a shoulder of a user. Two straps may be provided that permit the carrying device to be worn over both shoulders of a user. Also disclosed is a tool having such a drive system and a work apparatus, which may be concrete vibrator.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Wacker Neuson Produktion GmbH & Co KGInventors: Michael Steffen, Christian Glanz, Patrick Diller, Rudolf Berger
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Patent number: 11897660Abstract: A woven laminated plastic bag having an easy open feature is provided. The easy open feature is generally defined by a weakened portion in the bag. In various aspects the bag can be fabricated from a woven polyethylene layer which can be laminated with a polyethylene film layer, can form a pinch bottom bag, and can have one or both sides include graphics and/or printing. The bag can also provide a top end and/or a bottom end either or both of which provide a discrete area which may contain discrete graphics and/or printing.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2020Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Polytex Fibers LLCInventor: Jacobo Bazbaz
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Patent number: 11891215Abstract: The present disclosure relates to strata 2-ply drawstring trash bags implementing a J-flap extended hem to provide increased top-of-bag strength. In one or more embodiments, the J-flap extended hem includes a 2-ply web folded back on itself (e.g., during a hem folding operation to enclose the drawstring within a hem channel). In one or more implementations, a hem seal secures the 2-ply web to an inside surface of the trash bag. At least one ply of the 2-ply web fold-over extends past the hem seal and is additionally secured to the inside surface of the trash bag via one or more hem skirt seals. For reduced material consumption in certain embodiments, the J-flap extended hem of the present disclosure imparts added strength using only one ply of the 2-ply web fold-over. In some embodiments, at least one ply of the 2-ply web fold-over includes ring-rolled portions to add top-of-bag strength.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2022Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventor: Edward B Tucker
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Patent number: 11891213Abstract: A thermoplastic bag includes duplicative seals. In particular, in one or more implementations, a thermoplastic bag includes a first seal and at least a second seal reinforcing the same area of the thermoplastic bag. For instance, in one or more implementations, the thermoplastic bag includes multiple seals along each side edge or along the hem. If one seal fails, the other seal(s) can remain in place to prevent leaks. Thus, the duplicative seals of the thermoplastic bag can provide reinforced strength and desired aesthetics.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2020Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Jason R. Maxwell, Robert T. Dorsey, Michael G. Borchardt, Edward B. Tucker, Jack F. Melvan, Shaun T. Broering, Matthew W. Waldron, Richard D. Palmer, Deborah K. Fix, Zeljko Vidovic
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Patent number: 11891214Abstract: Thermoplastic films and bags include gradient patterns of post-formation deformations. The gradient patterns of post-formation deformations can provide a connotation of strength. Additionally, the gradient pattern of post-formation deformations can provide different areas of the films or bags with different physical characteristics such as tear resistance, puncture resistance, elasticity, etc.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2020Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Edward B Tucker, Robert T Dorsey, Ranyi Zhu, Theodore Cory Fites, Zeljko Vidovic, Michael G Borchardt, Jason R Maxwell, Shaun T Broering, Daniel C Peck
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Patent number: 11882943Abstract: An adjustable child carrier includes waist belt, a main body, shoulder straps, side attachment tabs, and thigh supports. The side attachment tabs provide lower attachment points for the shoulder straps. The thigh supports cooperate with a seat center portion to form an adjustable bucket seat configurable in a plurality of bucket seat configurations adapted to ergonomically support a child in a corresponding size range in a spread squat position. The upper end portions of the thigh supports can be selectively coupled to the side attachment tabs at multiple mid-section width setting locations and the lower end portions of the thigh supports can be selectively coupled to the waist belt at multiple base width setting locations. The thigh supports are adjustable to set a mid-section width of the adjustable child carrier and a base width of the adjustable bucket seat.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2023Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: The ERGO Baby Carrier, Inc.Inventor: Rodney V. Telford
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Patent number: 11878658Abstract: A carrier device for securing an accessory to a vehicle is provided. The carrier device includes a support frame and a first suction cup. The first suction cup includes a suction cup housing defining a suction chamber, a vacuum pump configured to selectively adjust the pressure within the suction chamber to couple the first suction cup to a vehicle, and a first pressure sensor positioned within the suction cup housing to detect suction chamber pressure information. The first suction cup may further includes an electrical line coupled to the first pressure sensor to transmit suction chamber pressure information to a location outside of the first suction cup, and an integrally molded housing formed around the electrical line to prevent pressure loss within the suction chamber.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2021Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: Allen Global FZCOInventors: Hannah Polster, Marcus Hanna, Tyler Kelsall, John Fiegener, Alexander Allen
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Patent number: 11866084Abstract: Embodiments herein are directed to a mobility device. The mobility device includes a frame, a pair of foot plates, and a base. The frame has a pair of side rails. The pair of foot plates are pivotally attached to the pair of side rails. Each of the pair of foot plates have a transport surface. The base has an upper surface and an opposite lower surface. The lower surface of the base includes at least one receiving cavity that corresponds to a shape of the pair of foot plates. The base is positioned on the transport surface to receive the pair of foot plates within the at least one receiving cavity and is configured to receive a plurality of cargo containers on the upper surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Toyota Motor North America, Inc.Inventors: Douglas A. Moore, Paul Nichols, Thomas Mitchell Dair
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Patent number: 11858712Abstract: The present disclosure relates to inflatable flexible structures. An inflation region may run longitudinally through the inflatable flexible structure allowing the inflation of chambers. The inflatable chambers may be separable at transverse lines of weakness formed by perforations. The inflation conduit may be free of the perforation. Additionally or alternatively, the perforations may be chevron shaped.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2015Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Pregis Innovative Packaging LLCInventor: Thomas D. Wetsch
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Patent number: 11814225Abstract: One or more implementations of a multi-film thermoplastic structure include a first film having a first appearance in contact with a second film having a second appearance at one or more visually-distinct contact areas arranged into a text. Wherein the one or more visually-distinct contact areas, cause the first film to take on the second appearance of the second film. In one or more implementations the multi-film thermoplastic structure comprises a thermoplastic bag and text comprises a suffocation warning.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2022Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Matthew W Waldron, Sarah J Steenblock, Shaun T Broering, Deborah K Fix, Edward B Tucker, Jeffrey S Stiglic
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Patent number: 11807448Abstract: A flexible tank fillable with a liquid having a base and at least one enclosing wall. The base has an upper surface and a lower surface, and defines a plurality of edges and a perimeter. The enclosing wall extends about the base and is attached thereto to, together with the base, define an enclosure. The inner brace assembly comprises at least one inner support member having a base wall attachment side and an encasing wall attachment side. The base wall attachment side is attached to the base spaced apart from the perimeter. The encasing wall attachment side is attached to the at least one enclosing wall spaced apart from the base fold.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Avon Engineered Fabrications, LLCInventors: Trinity Lauga, Richard Heath, Robert Homes, Joshua Butler
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Patent number: 11805921Abstract: An adjustable child carrier includes waist belt, a main body, shoulder straps, side attachment tabs, and thigh supports. The side attachment tabs provide lower attachment points for the shoulder straps. The thigh supports cooperate with a seat center portion to form an adjustable bucket seat configurable in a plurality of bucket seat configurations adapted to ergonomically support a child in a corresponding size range in a spread squat position. The upper end portions of the thigh supports can be selectively coupled to the side attachment tabs at multiple mid-section width setting locations and the lower end portions of the thigh supports can be selectively coupled to the waist belt at multiple base width setting locations. The thigh supports are adjustable to set a mid-section width of the adjustable child carrier and a base width of the adjustable bucket seat.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: The ERGO Baby Carrier, Inc.Inventor: Rodney V. Telford
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Patent number: 11807422Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a reinforced thermoplastic bag (e.g., comprising a bag-in-bag). In one or more embodiments, the reinforced thermoplastic bag includes a reinforced portion at a top-of-bag area where users often apply an external force to lift or carry the reinforced thermoplastic bag. In these or other embodiments, a grab-zone reinforcement insert is positioned across one or both of a hem channel region and a grab-zone along an outer surface, an inner surface, or between layers of the reinforced thermoplastic bag. In one or more embodiments, the grab-zone reinforcement insert comprises multiple layers (e.g., of a non-woven material). For example, the grab-zone reinforcement insert includes a first and second layer formed by a fold. In other implementations, the grab-zone reinforcement insert includes separate, discrete layers. In one or more embodiments, at least a portion of the grab-zone reinforcement insert is positionally affixed via a hem seal.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Edward B. Tucker, Mark D. Pszczolkowski, Abhishek Dutta, Sarah J. Steenblock, Matthew W. Waldron, Shaun T. Broering, Deborah K. Fix, David A. Bailey, Jason R. Maxwell, Michael G. Borchardt, Nancy M. Mack-Roble, Rebecca S. Reuhs, Robert T. Dorsey, Kyle T. Diehl