Patents Examined by Sue A. Weaver
  • Patent number: 11930901
    Abstract: The present invention is a compact utility wallet design to hold card-like contents and keys and tool accessories. First and second rigid plates are interposed to sandwich card-like contents there between. At least one encircling elastic band is interposed with the at least two rigid plates along longitudinal extents thereof to bias them inwardly and securely hold the card-like contents while providing elastic volume there between for adding or removing contents. At least three bosses are peripherally arranged toward sides of the first rigid plate on a surface facing opposite of the second rigid plate and configured to rotatable mount keys or tools. A third rigid plate is removably attached to the first rigid plate by threaded fasteners, one threaded fastener received by each boss. A first cover plate is removably attached to the third rigid plate and a second cover plate is removably attached the second rigid plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Inventor: Nestor Espartero
  • Patent number: 11919702
    Abstract: A packaged garment includes a garment and a sealed bag. The garment has a torso portion, a sleeve portion connected to the torso portion, and a leg portion connected to the torso portion. The garment has an outer surface and an inner surface opposite the outer surface. The sealed bag contains the garment with the sleeve portion folded onto the torso portion, a portion of the sleeve portion folded at least once underneath the sleeve portion between the sleeve portion and the torso portion, and the leg portion folded onto the torso portion. The garment is manipulated so that the inner surface of the torso portion faces outward and the torso portion forms an inner space containing the sleeve portion and the leg portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Veltek Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur L. Vellutato, Jr., Stephen S. Trombetta
  • Patent number: 11910896
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a carry (or carrying) bag is provided that includes an interior, substantially cut-resistant security panel assembly with a matrix of wires secured between or on one or more flexible material layers. Also in various embodiments, the security panel assembly may be positioned intermediate the bag outside wall and a lining of the bag, and in other embodiments, may also take the form of an expansion panel. Second or secondary locking fasteners are also provided to lock first or primary fasteners to or within the carrying bag, to provide security for compartments and pockets. A strap with one or more security cables, and various locking fasteners, may be attached to the carry bag. Methods for forming such security panel assemblies, expansion panels, and carrying straps are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Du Hai, Bryce Ryan Hickman, Slobodan S. Zivanovic
  • Patent number: 11911673
    Abstract: Described herein is a golf bag with a collapsible pocket assembly. The golf bag can comprise a first pocket, a second pocket, and a third pocket, wherein the third pocket comprises a wall. The third pocket wall can comprise a first region and a second region, wherein the first region of the third pocket wall is the same wall as at least one of the sidewalls of the second pocket. When shipping golf bags, the golf bag flats oftentimes must be shipped separately from the golf bag tops. The instant golf bag can be collapsed for shipping, allowing the golf bag tops to be partially installed onto the golf bag flats prior to shipping, reducing shipping and assembly labor costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: James D. Martell, Brian J. McGuire, Jason S. Milligan
  • Patent number: 11903470
    Abstract: A luggage case is provided, and the luggage case includes a case body, a pull rod assembly, and a placing assembly. The placing assembly includes a fixing plate fixedly connected to the pull rod assembly and a rotatable plate rotatably connected to the fixing plate. The case body is provided with a first accommodating cavity, and the pull rod assembly is telescopically connected to the case body; in a situation that the pull rod assembly contracts, the placing assembly enters the first accommodating cavity, and in a situation that the pull rod assembly extends, the placing assembly extends out of the first accommodating cavity. When the pull rod assembly contracts into the case body, the placing assembly is located in the first accommodating cavity, the luggage case is designed artistically, and the placing assembly does not contact with external objects to prevent the placing assembly from being damaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Inventor: Tan Feng
  • Patent number: 11903468
    Abstract: A mechanical wallet or cardholder can be opened using one hand by sliding a top or second plate along rails parallel to a bottom or first plate. A card arm forces cards in the cardholder (i.e., located between the first and second plates) out a second end of the cardholder in a fanned or stepped fashion. A magnet in the card arm and in a first end of the frame (opposite the second end of the cardholder and frame) cooperate to return and retain the card arm and first plate in the closed position. A card lock at the second end of the frame retains cards in the cardholder when the cardholder is in the closed position and allows the cards to be pushed from the second end of the cardholder by the card arm when the second plate is moved to the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Inventor: Peter M. Goodwin
  • Patent number: 11903466
    Abstract: The disclosure includes a wallet comprising an open-sided shell, a flexible member coupled to the open-sided shell, and a pull tab coupled to the external surface of the flexible member. The disclosure also includes a wallet comprising an open-sided shell, a flexible member coupled to the open-sided shell, a stretchable band configured to wrap around the open-sided shell and the flexible member, and a radio frequency identification (RFID) protection plate coupled to the open-sided shell. In some embodiments, the RFID protection plate is configured to securably couple at least one personal card between the RFID protection plate and the open-sided shell. The disclosure includes a wallet comprising an open-sided shell, a first protruding portion coupled to the open-sided shell, and a second protruding portion coupled to the open-sided shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Inventors: Thuan Tran, Charlie Carroll, Binh Tran
  • Patent number: 11897656
    Abstract: A plastic container comprises an upper portion including a finish defining an opening into the container, a lower portion including a base defining a standing surface, a sidewall extending between the upper portion and the lower portion, the sidewall defining a longitudinal axis, and at least one substantially transversely-oriented pressure panel located in the lower portion. The pressure panel is movable between an outwardly-inclined position and an inwardly-inclined position to compensate for a change of pressure inside the container. The standing surface defines a standing plane, and the entire pressure panel is located between the standing plane and the upper portion of the container when the pressure panel is in the outwardly-inclined position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: CO2PAC LIMITED
    Inventors: David Melrose, Paul Kelley, John Denner, Gregory A. Trude
  • Patent number: 11896099
    Abstract: The disclosure includes a wallet comprising an open-sided shell, a flexible member coupled to the open-sided shell, and a pull tab coupled to the external surface of the flexible member. The disclosure also includes a wallet comprising an open-sided shell, a flexible member coupled to the open-sided shell, a stretchable band configured to wrap around the open-sided shell and the flexible member, and a radio frequency identification (RFID) protection plate coupled to the open-sided shell. In some embodiments, the RFID protection plate is configured to securably couple at least one personal card between the RFID protection plate and the open-sided shell. The disclosure includes a wallet comprising an open-sided shell, a first protruding portion coupled to the open-sided shell, and a second protruding portion coupled to the open-sided shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Inventors: Thuan Tran, Charlie Carroll, Binh Tran
  • Patent number: 11871825
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a reconfigurable bag which can form a variety of bags, handbags and purses. With all of the demands of busy lives, women today need to have a variety of bags and purses. Women need a clutch for evening use, a large purse for taking to work, a smaller purse for daytime outings, and a briefcase or computer bag. A reconfigurable bag as disclosed herein would help to eliminate these issues by providing a bag that can be converted to a variety of bags and purses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Inventor: Rania Salibi
  • Patent number: 11849823
    Abstract: A travel kit including a bag containing there within three items selected from the group consisting of: a face sheet mask, multi-pack flushable and biodegradable wet wipes, facial tissues, a pillowcase, facial cleaning towelettes, a hydration mist dispenser, an eye mask, lip and eye covers, foot covers, hand sanitizer, a face mask, one of an N95 or KN95 respirator, lip balm, and spray disinfectant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Inventor: Peter Thomas Cook
  • Patent number: 11845326
    Abstract: A flexible cover system includes a sheet of flexible material having a first face and a second face. Each receptacle from a set of receptacles has walls coupled to the sheet's first face. The walls extend away from the first face and terminate at an opening of the receptacle that resides in a plane that is parallel to the first face. The walls associated with each receptacle are separated from the walls associated with adjacent ones of the receptacles by an air-filled gap. Each body from a set of bodies is configured for retention in one of the receptacles by the walls associated therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: KAROGEN LLC
    Inventors: Kathy E. Goodman, Robert Sunstone
  • Patent number: 11839276
    Abstract: A card management system is used to store one or more cards in a secure and flexible manner, allowing for selective extraction and retention of one or more cards from the card management system. The card management system comprises a housing containing a stack of cards, such as credit cards and the like with at least one card opening for locating and removing cards by rotating a spring-loaded thumb wheel. When rotational pressure is applied, the thumb wheel rotates translating the rotational movement into linear movement, thereby causing a card carrier to partially extend one or more cards through a card opening in the housing. With the cards now being partially exposed, one or more cards can be selected for use. When the pressure on the thumb wheel is released, the card carrier moves the card carrier retracts back into the housing by the spring tension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Andar Products, LLC
    Inventor: Jacob C Elggren
  • Patent number: 11839277
    Abstract: A card storage device includes a housing defining an accommodating cavity, a sliding piece slidably connected to the housing, and a card pushing piece arranged in the housing. The accommodating cavity penetrates the housing. The card pushing piece is connected to the sliding piece. The card pushing piece and the accommodating cavity are enclosed to form an accommodating groove. Step portions are arranged on at least one side of the card pushing piece. The step portions are arranged in steps. When the sliding piece moves toward an opening of the accommodating groove. The sliding piece drives the card pushing piece to move toward the opening of the accommodating groove. When the card pushing piece moves in a direction away from the opening of the accommodating groove, the card pushing piece drives the sliding piece to move in the direction away from the opening of the accommodating groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Inventor: Qiyong Peng
  • Patent number: 11819098
    Abstract: The disclosure includes a wallet comprising an open-sided shell, a flexible member coupled to the open-sided shell, and a pull tab coupled to the external surface of the flexible member. The disclosure also includes a wallet comprising an open-sided shell, a flexible member coupled to the open-sided shell, a stretchable band configured to wrap around the open-sided shell and the flexible member, and a radio frequency identification (RFID) protection plate coupled to the open-sided shell. In some embodiments, the RFID protection plate is configured to securably couple at least one personal card between the RFID protection plate and the open-sided shell. The disclosure includes a wallet comprising an open-sided shell, a first protruding portion coupled to the open-sided shell, and a second protruding portion coupled to the open-sided shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Dango Products, LLC
    Inventors: Thuan Tran, Charlie Carroll, Binh Tran
  • Patent number: 11819100
    Abstract: A wallet assembly that receives a contactless payment card includes a wallet arranged as at least a bifold wallet with first and second wallet sides, one side configured to receive the contactless card and the other configured to receive additional items and payment cards. RFID shielding eliminates electromagnetic signals from the additional payment cards. A flap attached to the wallet side holding the contactless card has a hole or window that physically exposes a portion of the payment card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: TODO BIO, S.A.
    Inventor: Michael Peter Shields
  • Patent number: 11805874
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes an apparatus, including a frame having a front surface and a back surface. In some examples, the frame is configured to hold a card at the front surface. According to some examples, the frame is configured to release the card via a force from the back surface. The apparatus may include a slot configured to receive the force from the back surface during the release of the card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Inventors: Haoyu Feng, Dan Xiong, Jinyao Feng
  • Patent number: 11806593
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of golf bags, golf bag tops, and methods to manufacture golf bags and golf bag tops are generally described herein. In one example, a golf bag may include a body portion having a top portion, a bottom portion, and a chamber portion extending between the top portion and bottom portion. The chamber portion may be configured to receive a plurality of golf clubs. The golf bag may be configured to externally display a single golf club outside of the chamber portion. The single golf club may be prominently displayed and readily accessible. To secure the single golf club outside of the chamber portion, the golf bag may include a club fastener portion configured to receive a shaft portion of the single golf club and an external pocket configured to receive a grip portion of the single golf club. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: PARSONS XTREME GOLF, LLC
    Inventor: Duane E. Pacha
  • Patent number: 11801740
    Abstract: A flexible cover system includes a sheet of flexible material having a first face and a second face. Each receptacle from a set of receptacles has walls coupled to the sheet's first face that extend to an opening of the receptacle. The walls associated with each receptacle are separated from the walls associated with adjacent ones of the receptacles by an air-filled gap. Each body from a set of bodies is configured for retention in one of the receptacles by the walls associated therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: KAROGEN LLC
    Inventors: Kathy E. Goodman, Robert Sunstone
  • Patent number: 11800914
    Abstract: An apparatus for carrying foldable footwear that comprises a drawstring pouch having a side pocket that reversibly adjusts between undrawn and drawn states. When undrawn, the pouch is characterized by an opening at the top of the pouch that is dimensioned and configured for receiving a pair of foldable shoes in an interior of the pouch. When drawn, the pouch is characterized by a drawstring arranged on the upper portion sealing off the opening, thereby concealing the interior of the pouch. The apparatus further comprises a collapsible tote bag removably inserted in the side pocket, where the tote bag is configured to reversibly convert between unfolded and folded states. When unfolded, the tote bag is characterized by an interior portion that receives a pair of unfolded shoes, where the interior portion further includes a storage pocket. When folded, the tote bag is completely contained within the second pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: Gavrieli Brands LLC
    Inventors: Kfir Gavrieli, Dikla Gavrieli