Patents Issued in March 20, 2012
  • Soleplate for electric iron
    Patent number: D656286
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Rowenta Werke GmbH
    Inventors: Dierk Spatz, Andrea Lukas, Ralf Kremer
  • Container
    Patent number: D656287
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignees: Queen's University, Pathogen Detection Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: R. Stephen Brown, Eric Marcotte, Michelle Douma, Michael Miron, Doug Wilton, Peter Gallant, David Dolphin, Lee Underwood, David (Geoffrey) Robinson, Les Stokes, Peter Holdcroft, Matthew Miles
  • Set of cart baskets
    Patent number: D656288
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: AMSA, Inc.
    Inventor: Ivor Michel Walter
  • Pushover trailer axle jack stand
    Patent number: D656289
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventor: David Crump
  • Integrated winch head
    Patent number: D656290
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Cequent Performance Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Anderson, Kawa-She-Quoen Okerlund, Todd Walstrom, Victor Burmeister, Kyle Osimitz
  • Rough terrain crane
    Patent number: D656291
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Changsha Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jianjun Zhang, Rong Liu, Yangchen Lu
  • Product protector
    Patent number: D656292
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventor: Geoff Sharp
  • Forklift truck
    Patent number: D656293
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Naoki Kazaoka, Mitsuaki Matsukuma, Ryota Adachi
  • Aerial work cage
    Patent number: D656294
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Sky Climber, LLC
    Inventors: George M. Anasis, Todd King, Jason Patch
  • Headstone enhancement
    Patent number: D656295
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventor: Bernard Tokarz
  • Floribunda rose plant named ‘HARpageant’
    Patent number: PP22587
    Abstract: A new variety of Floribunda rose suitable for garden decoration, having flowers of mango, peach & apricot blend coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Harkness, Philip Harkness
  • Peach tree named ‘Supechseventeen’
    Patent number: PP22588
    Abstract: A new and distinct peach tree variety, Prunus persica, cv. ‘Supechseventeen’ is characterized by fruit with large size, dark over-color and an early harvest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventor: Terry Bacon
  • Strawberry plant named ‘Mojave’
    Patent number: PP22589
    Abstract: ‘Mojave’ is typical of short-day (June bearing) strawberry cultivars and produces fruit over an extended period when treated appropriately in arid, subtropical climates. When treated with appropriate planting regimes, ‘Mojave’ has larger fruit and produces individual-plant yields greater than that of ‘Camarosa’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,708). It further produces similar quantities of fruit per plant but develops larger and higher quality fruit than ‘Ventana’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,649). ‘Mojave’ also produces a larger fraction of marketable fruit than any of the comparison cultivars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Kirk D. Larson, Douglas V. Shaw
  • plant named ‘Alegnuflora709’
    Patent number: PP22590
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘Alegnuflor709’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounding plant habit; strong stems; early and freely flowering habit; and bright red-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignees: Floraquest Pty. Ltd., Protected Plants Promotions Australia, Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Graham Noel Brown
  • plant named ‘ALEGNUFLOR711’
    Patent number: PP22591
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘Alegnuflor711’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounding plant habit; strong stems; early and freely flowering habit; and intense red-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignees: Floraquest Pty. Ltd., Protected Plant Promotions Australia Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Graham Noel Brown
  • plant named ‘Pink Explosion’
    Patent number: PP22592
    Abstract: A Veronica plant particularly distinguished by a compact, well-branched plant habit, strong stems, strongly-branched, compact inflorescences, a very floriferous blooming habit with re-blooming and easy to grow a strong and well-developed plant in one season, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventor: Jan Verschoor
  • plant named ‘T60’
    Patent number: PP22593
    Abstract: A new and distinct Stevia rebaudiana plant named ‘T60’ is described. The new variety is distinguished from other Stevia varieties by a high leaf concentration of rebaudioside A; its tall, bushy nature; its ovate leaves; and its long stem stature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: SGF Holdings LLC
    Inventor: Grania Viorela Garnighian
  • plant named ‘Sunnichiroin’
    Patent number: PP22594
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Catharanthus plant named ‘Sunnichiroin’, characterized by its trailing plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; freely flowering habit; long flowering period; large red purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Ltd.
    Inventors: Tetsuya Kako, Kiyoshi Miyazaki
  • plant named ‘Engelina’
    Patent number: PP22595
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Leucanthemum plant named ‘Engelina’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; strong and upright flowering stems; freely flowering habit; and large double flowers with quilled white-colored ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventor: Irene Tibbenham
  • plant named ‘White Pamplona Jogger’
    Patent number: PP22596
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘White Pamplona Jogger’, characterized by its uniform, upright, outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; freely flowering habit; large decorative-type inflorescences with white-colored ray florets; long flowering period; and excellent garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Pieters Joseph + Luc B.V.B.A.
    Inventor: Luc Remi Johan Pieters
  • Poinsettia plant named ‘NPCW10164’
    Patent number: PP22597
    Abstract: A new poinsettia plant particularly distinguished by smooth, dark red bracts, and a broad upright growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Klemm+Sohn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Nils Klemm, Guido von Tubeuf
  • plant named ‘Nzcfour’
    Patent number: PP22598
    Abstract: A new and distinct Begonia cultivar named ‘Nzcfour’ is disclosed, characterized by its unique foliage and stem coloration. The new cultivar is a Begonia, typically suited for garden and ornamental container use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research, Ltd.
    Inventor: Ed Morgan
  • plant named ‘Spadalu’
    Patent number: PP22599
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Spadalu’, characterized by its upright, outwardly arching and uniform plant habit; freely clumping growth habit; bushy and dense plants; glossy dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; white-colored spathes that are positioned above and between the foliar plane on strong and erect scapes; and good inflorescence longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Knaap Licenties B.V.
    Inventor: Leonardus Johannus Maria van der Knaap
  • plant named ‘KLECA09208’
    Patent number: PP22600
    Abstract: A new Calibrachoa plant named ‘KLECA09208’ particularly distinguished by double flowers which are stable in heat, a very early flowering period with a short cultivation time of seven to eight weeks for a finished flowering plant, very good heat and rain tolerance, and excellent performance in landscape, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Klemm+Sohn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Nils Klemm, Anita Stoever
  • plant named ‘Cosmic Eye’
    Patent number: PP22601
    Abstract: A new cultivar of hybrid Coreopsis named ‘Cosmic Eye’ characterized its large inflorescences with ray florets that are bright yellow in color with sharply contrasting bright red eye zones, its low growing and compact plant habit with flowers held well above the foliage, and its perennial habit and cold hardiness to at least U.S.D.A. Zone 5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventor: Darrell R. Probst
  • plant named ‘Marmalade’
    Patent number: PP22602
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Echinacea plant named ‘Marmalade’, characterized by its upright plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; strong flowering stems; early and freely flowering habit; and large anemone-type inflorescences with orange-colored ray and disc florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventor: Arie Blom
  • Roof assembly for road construction machine
    Patent number: RE43249
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Joseph Vögele AG
    Inventor: Ulrich Ewringmann
  • Articulating device
    Patent number: RE43250
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of moving an articulating mechanism (22,410) for a measuring device, comprising the steps of: releasing two bodies (14,16, 410a,410b) which form the articulating mechanism allowing relative movement thereof; moving one of the bodies with respect to the other until a desired position is reached; and re-constraining the two bodies so they are relatively fixed, perhaps as part of a locking process, characterised in that relative movement prior to re-constraining at the desired position occurs under particular conditions. The particular conditions including moving from the same direction; and stopping, slowing down or maintaining the condition at a position adjacent to the desired position. Also disclosed is a method of positioning an articulating mechanism (22,410) for a measuring device which is controlled by a potentiometer and a controller (11) for a measuring device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Renishaw plc
    Inventors: Peter G. Lloyd, David S. Wallace, David R. McMurtry, James L. Chase, David Jones
  • Frame for a wall opening and methods of assembly and use
    Patent number: RE43251
    Abstract: A frame is formed of side walls that are extruded from vinyl. The side walls have interior channels. The side walls may be formed to effect a female-male connection between the ends of two adjoining side walls. Alternatively a locking member is provided that is sized to frictionally engage a selected channel. The side walls have a concrete retention fin positioned to extend away from the outer wall of the side wall to interconnect with the concrete as the and after the concrete cures. The frame may be formed into door jambs, doors, and the like. The frame may also be a window buck that may be formed into selected geometric shapes. Window bucks of different dimensions may be assembled on site by sawing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventors: Justin J. Anderson, Bruce Anderson, Thayne Anderson, Audrey E. Anderson
  • High efficiency low pollution hybrid Brayton cycle combustor
    Patent number: RE43252
    Abstract: A power generating system is described which operates at high pressure and utilizes a working fluid consisting of a mixture of compressed non-flammable air components, fuel combustion products and steam. The working fluid exiting the power generating system is substantially free of NOx and CO. Working fluid is provided at constant pressure and temperature. Combustion air is supplied by one or more stages of compression. Fuel is injected at pressure as needed. At least about 40% of the oxygen in the compressed air is consumed when the fuel is burned. Inert liquid is injected at high pressure to produce working an inert mass of high specific heat diluent vapor for use for internal cooling of the combustion chamber. The use of non-flammable liquid injection inhibits the formation of pollutants, increases the efficiency and available horsepower from the system, and reduces specific fuel consumption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Vast Power Portfolio, LLC
    Inventors: J. Lyell Ginter, Gary Ginter, legal representative
  • Lightweight concrete compositions
    Patent number: RE43253
    Abstract: A lightweight concrete composition containing from 10 to 90 volume percent of a cement composition, from 10 to 90 volume percent of particles having an average particle diameter of from 0.2 mm to 8 mm, a bulk density of from 0.03 g/cc to 0.64 g/cc, an aspect ratio of from 1 to 3, and from 0 to 50 volume percent of aggregate; where the sum of components used does not exceed 100 volume percent, and where after the lightweight concrete composition is set it has a compressive strength of at least 1700 psi as tested according to ASTM C39 after seven days. The concrete composition can be used to make concrete masonry units, construction panels, road beds and other articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: NOVA Chemicals Inc.
    Inventors: Tricia Guevara Ladely, Michael T. Williams, David A. Cowan, John K. Madish, Kolapo Adewale, Roger Moore, Mary Margaret Moore, legal representative, Blain Hileman
  • Method of addressing messages and communications systems
    Patent number: RE43254
    Abstract: A method of and apparatus for establishing wireless communications between an interrogator and individual ones of multiple wireless identification devices, the method comprising utilizing a tree search method to establish communications without collision between the interrogator and individual ones of the multiple wireless identification devices, a search tree being defined for the tree search method, the tree having multiple levels respectively representing subgroups of the multiple wireless identification devices, the method further comprising starting the tree search at a selectable level of the search tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Round Rock Research, LLC
    Inventor: Clifton W. Wood, Jr.
  • Machine learning based upon feedback from contact center analysis
    Patent number: RE43255
    Abstract: A signal monitoring apparatus and method involving devices for monitoring signals representing communications traffic, devices for identifying at least one predetermined parameter by analyzing the context of the at least one monitoring signal, a device for recording the occurrence of the identified parameter, a device fur identifying the traffic stream associated with the identified parameter, a device for analyzing the recorded data relating to the occurrence, and a device, responsive to the analysis of the recorded data, for controlling the handling of communications traffic within the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Verint Americas, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Douglas Blair, Roger Louis Keenan
  • Processing of images using a limited number of bits
    Patent number: RE43256
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method as well as a system, a device, an encoder and a decoder, and a computer software product for image processing by the method. In the invention, the number of bits is limited in the bit string of a pixel to be processed, wherein the pixel is encoded with the limited number of bits. A prediction value corresponding to said pixel is searched for. If it is found, the difference between the pixel and the prediction value is determined, to select the method for encoding the bit string of said pixel. Also, a code word is encoded in the bit string, to indicate the selected encoding method. If the prediction value is missing, the number of bits in said pixel is limited by quantizing. By means of the invention, a fixed number of bits is obtained for all encoded pixels in an image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventor: Ossi Kalevo
  • Method and system of remote monitoring of image forming apparatus
    Patent number: RE43257
    Abstract: A method and system for monitoring and controlling machines, such as printers, copiers, facsimile machine and other image forming machines. A server is used for transmitting and communicating information among machines and computers. The server acquires, after machine installation, reference values and during operation, current condition information. The server evaluates this information with the reference values such that a response to the machine may be executed remotely. The server also may update the reference values which change during operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Ricoh Company, Limited
    Inventors: Motoo Watanabe, Gregory Wright
  • Glue for cartilage repair
    Patent number: RE43258
    Abstract: The invention is directed toward a sterile cartilage defect implant material comprising milled lyophilized allograft cartilage pieces ranging from 0.01 mm to 1.0 mm in size in a bioabsorbable carrier taken from a group consisting of sodium hyaluronate, hyaluronic acid and its derivatives, gelatin, collagen, chitosan, alginate, buffered PBS, Dextran or polymers with allogenic chondrocytes or bone marrow cells in an amount exceeding the natural occurrence of same in hyaline cartilage and adding a cell growth additive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation
    Inventors: Katherine G. Truncale, Moon Hae Sunwoo, Arthur A. Gertzman, William W. Tomford
  • Multiple speed transmission producing a low-range
    Patent number: RE43259
    Abstract: A multiple speed transmission for an automotive vehicle includes an input and an output, a planetary gear system comprising first, second and third planetary gear units, each gear unit including a sun gear, a ring gear, planet pinions meshing with the sun gear and ring gear, and a carrier rotatably supporting the planet pinions. A forward clutch releasably connects the carrier of the second gear unit and the carrier of the third gear unit. A second clutch releasably connects the carrier of the first gear unit to the ring gear of the second gear unit. A third clutch releasably connects the ring gear of the third gear unit to the carrier of the second gear unit. First brake releasably holds the carrier of the third gear unit against rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David A. Janson, Reid A. Baldwin
  • Method for clustering and querying media items
    Patent number: RE43260
    Abstract: The present invention relates to managing media items in data processing terminals. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a method, a device and a computer program product for arranging, viewing and querying media items organized in hierarchical multidimensional clusters in mobile terminals. Media items are arranged by clustering with multiple dimensions, wherein they are queried by defining the first entry for one dimension, wherein the next entry is based on the other dimension from the media items fulfilling the first entry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Joonas Paalasmaa, Jukka-Pekka Salmenkaita, Antti Sorvari, Tapio Tallgren
  • Headwear cooling system and associated method
    Patent number: 8136169
    Abstract: A combined headwear and cooling system preferably includes a headwear, a mechanism for introducing and circulating external ambient air, and a mechanism for selectively discharging the external ambient air from the inner surface area in such a manner that a discharge rate of the external ambient air is regulated along a plurality of separate target zones defined along the curvilinear region. The present invention allows the user to control the air flow along different portions of the curvilinear region and thereby focus the cooling process on regions that are prone to overheat more quickly than others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventor: Lori N. Taylor
  • Powered helmet with visor defogging element and accessories
    Patent number: 8136170
    Abstract: According to the invention, a helmet with a defogging visor is disclosed. The helmet may include a shell, a visor, a defogging element, and a power source. The shell may define at least a first opening. The visor may be coupled with the shell and may be at least partially disposed over the first opening. The defogging element may be configured to defog the visor. The power source may be directly coupled with the shell and may be operably coupled with the defogging element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventor: Dean DiPaola
  • Automatic toilet cleaning device
    Patent number: 8136171
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an automatic toilet cleaning device. A toilet seat is provided above a bowl and includes a toilet lid and a seat plate. By a means of infrared induction, the toilet lid can be opened automatically when a user is approaching and can be closed automatically after using the toilet. Furthermore, a seat plate cleaning unit provided on the toilet lid can be used to automatically clean the seat plate and an inner rim of the toilet. Therefore, in addition to preventing the user from manually touching the toilet, the present invention can also keep the seat plate and the toilet at the cleanest state at any time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventor: Hai-Sheng Huang
  • Scented toilet seat
    Patent number: 8136172
    Abstract: A scent delivery device, the device comprising a standard shaped toilet seat, a hollow inner channel that runs in the body of said toilet seat, a set of holes in fluid communication with said hollow inner channel, and a scent activating component in fluid communication with the hollow inner channel of the toilet seat through a hose. Said scent activating component comprises a scent aerosol and a valve capable of being opened through a timer when a signal is received from weight sensors located on the bottom surface of the toilet seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventor: Godfrey O. Edgecombe
  • Sink drain treatment kit
    Patent number: 8136173
    Abstract: A kit for use in treating a sink drain so that drain remains both open and clean includes an unclogging device and a strainer, which though packagable or stackable together would normally be used separately. The unclogging device can be used to concentrate the spray from a nozzle to assist in unclogging a drain. The strainer would normally reside in a sink drain to prevent debris from clogging or restricting the drain. One version of the strainer provides space for an air freshener that can be replaced. These kits also include a sealing stopper and a gasket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: American Technical Solutions, Inc
    Inventors: Gettys Haywood Knox, Robert James Sandee
  • Urinal
    Patent number: 8136174
    Abstract: An object is to provide a urinal which prevents offensive odors, reduces the consumption of urinal cleaning water and prevents clogging of the urinal drain pipe line. The urinal of the present invention includes a human body sensor (7), a control unit (11), a mechanism to generate a gas with high detergency (14), a gas flow line (La) in which generated gas with high detergency flows, and a cleaning water supply line (Lw) in which cleaning water flows, and the gas flow line (La) and the cleaning water supply line (Lw) converge to mix the gas with high detergency with the cleaning water, and a cleaning fluid line (Lc) formed by confluence of the gas flow line (La) and the cleaning water supply line (Lc) is communicated with a cleaning fluid ejection hole (5) on a urinal upper edge (1a).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: ECO DEVELOPMENT Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tairo Ito, Masayuki Kuzumaki, Masakazu Takahashi, Takashi Tenma
  • Device for feces collection
    Patent number: 8136175
    Abstract: A device for the collection of feces samples for laboratory diagnostic tests includes an upper layer and a lower layer, both with a semicircular or rectangular front end, and a rectilinear extension that extends toward the rear end. The upper layer has a round opening close to the front end. The lower layer has a plurality of small holes concentric to the round opening in the upper layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventor: Ana Carolina Yoshimatsu Fagundes
  • Skimmer vent for pool with pool cover or pool liner
    Patent number: 8136176
    Abstract: The present invention involves a pool system including ventilation for offending gases from the pool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Automatic Pool Covers, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Shebek, Michael F. Shadoan
  • Assembled water reservoir
    Patent number: 8136177
    Abstract: An assembled water reservoir includes plural boards. Each board is provided side by side on side walls of a tank unit. The water reservoir also includes plural connection members and each connection member is used to connect two neighboring boards, allowing an included angle to be formed between the two neighboring boards, so as to construct a water pool. Therefore, through providing the plural boards and the plural connection members in the closed tank unit to construct the water reservoir, the reservoir can be provided with an effect of isolating temperature, a power source, ambient moisture and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventor: Kuo-Ying Kan
  • Retractable rotating spa speaker system
    Patent number: 8136178
    Abstract: A spa speaker apparatus having a housing with a speaker mounted therein, wherein the speaker can be extended and retracted with respect to the housing and the speaker is also rotatable within the housing. A system for providing audio to a spa is also disclosed. The system comprises a spa having walls and at least one speaker unit mounted to a spa wall. Each of the speaker units is capable of receiving an audio signal, and generating sound towards the occupants of the spa. Each of the speaker units comprises a speaker that is individually retractable to be hidden behind the spa wall and extendible from the spa wall. Each of the speakers is also rotatable within the spa wall to direct the speaker sound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: B & S Plastics, Inc.
    Inventor: Ruben J. Lerma
  • Pop-up drain stopper linkage assembly
    Patent number: 8136179
    Abstract: A pop-up drain stopper linkage assembly includes a lift rod, a connecting bar, a pivot rod and a drain stopper. The bottom end of the lift rod forms an engagement part. The upper end of the connecting bar has an engagement groove for the engagement part of the lift rod being engaged and fixed, and the connecting bar has a plurality of holes spaced apart a distance away from the engagement groove. The second end of the pivot rod connects to the drain stopper and a section adjacent the first end has a plurality of fixed portions for tying in with the hole of the connecting bar, and each of the fixed portions and any one of the holes are capable of being passing through and positioning with each other. Thereby, the pop-up drain stopper linkage assembly can be quickly and conveniently assembled with reliable linking effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Globe Union Industrial Corp.
    Inventors: Chun-Hung Li, Wei-Mien Hsu, Yongjun Wu
  • Removable guardrail framework
    Patent number: 8136180
    Abstract: The invention discloses a removable guardrail structure. The guardrail is connected between the two upright posts of a bunk bed and provided with two ends, which are respectively detachably connected with the two upright posts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: New-Tec Integration (Xiamen) Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Luhao Leng