For An Appliance (household Or Office) Patents (Class 150/165)
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Patent number: 11226113Abstract: An air conditioning system and a method of installing the same are provided. In one aspect, an air conditioning system includes an indoor unit and an outdoor unit. The indoor unit is a split-system indoor unit that includes an indoor coil and an indoor fan for moving air over the indoor coil to condition a designated space. The outdoor unit is positioned within an opening defined by an exterior wall and includes an outdoor coil and an outdoor fan for moving air over the outdoor coil. The indoor coil of the indoor unit and the outdoor coil of the outdoor unit are fluidly coupled such that a sealed system is formed between the indoor and outdoor units. The outdoor unit can be a revamped packaged terminal air conditioner (PTAC) with the indoor sealed components removed therefrom. A streamlined sleeve cover can be connected to a sleeve of the revamped PTAC.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2019Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Kyle Hunter
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Patent number: 11160187Abstract: In an embodiment, an assembly includes a container caddy including a plurality of compartments corresponding to at least a portion of ports of a computer networking equipment. Each compartment of at least a portion of the plurality of compartments is configured to hold a corresponding computer network transceiver corresponding to a corresponding port of the ports of the computer networking equipment. The assembly includes a coupler portion configured to allow the assembly to be removably hung on an external object. The assembly includes a grounding portion configured to provide electrostatic discharge grounding.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2019Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: Facebook, Inc.Inventors: Tiffany Jin, Che Kin Leung
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Patent number: 11046496Abstract: A protective device includes: a cling film sized and shaped to protect a surface of an electronic device, the protected surface of the electronic device comprising contacts for charging a battery of the electronic device; and a conductive pathway through the cling film corresponding to the contacts on the electronic device for charging the battery of the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2016Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Tom E. Pearson, Michael W. Hu, Shawn Richard Piper
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Patent number: 10876545Abstract: The present invention is related to an improved fan design. According to an exemplary preferred embodiment, the improved fan design of the present invention preferably includes a fan main body having fan blades, a front grill, a flexible guide cone, an air inlet, and supporting legs movable from a first position to a second position. According to preferred embodiments, the flexible guide cone is preferably also movable from a first position to a second position. In the first position, the flexible guide cone preferably forms a first shape which conforms to the surface of the air inlet. In a second position, the flexible guide cone preferably extends away from the air inlet.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Vornado Air, LLCInventor: Glen W Ediger
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Patent number: 10691176Abstract: Example implementations relate to a display portion including a display and a base portion rotatably attached to the display portion. The base portion may include a first cover portion, at least one fastener, a second cover portion attached to the first cover portion by the at least one fastener, the second cover portion including a textured pattern on a surface of the second cover portion, the textured pattern extending in a direction along a longitudinal line, the textured pattern including alternating concave ridges and convex channels, and at least one foot pad member disposed on at least one concave ridge of the textured pattern, the at least one foot pad member extending in the direction along the longitudinal line, the at least one foot pad member being configured to cover at least a portion of the at least one fastener.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2018Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: GOOGLE LLCInventors: Robert Mangum, Ji Hye Bae, Peter Cazalet
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Patent number: 10383416Abstract: A case for a mobile device, including a main body having a mobile-device recess configured to hold the mobile device, and a cover attached to the main body and having a front portion configured to move between a closed state where the cover covers the mobile-device recess and an open state where the cover does not cover the mobile-device recess so that the mobile-device recess is exposed. The front portion of the cover includes an inside side facing the mobile-device recess of the main body when the front portion is in the closed state, a card cavity configured to accept at least one card, and a flap configured to move between a closed state where the flap covers at least one part of the card cavity and an open state where the flap does not cover the at least one part of the card cavity, exposing the card cavity.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2018Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: Samsonite IP Holdings S.Ă r.l.Inventors: Bryan Lee Hynecek, Darrick Del Moral, Alan Ng, Ivan Chen
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Patent number: 10306961Abstract: A carrying bag includes a housing having a base wall and an upper wall, and the housing includes a cover panel foldable relative to the upper wall, a base plate is engaged in the housing, a support device is foldably attached to the base plate with a hinge device, and the support device is foldable relative to the base plate and the housing, and a screen is attached to the support device and movable relative to the upper wall between an upwardly working position and a downwardly folded storing position. The carrier of the support device includes a compartment for receiving the screen. The housing includes a chamber for receiving a mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2018Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Zgonic Pty. Ltd.Inventor: Chih Feng Ho
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Patent number: 10236710Abstract: An apparatus for housing and recharging a stylus (or stylus pen). The apparatus includes an elastic deformable holding sleeve which facilitates the placing and extraction of a stylus secured within a lumen of the apparatus. The stylus is further secured within the apparatus via magnetism. Additionally, or optionally, the apparatus includes an inductive recharging element, which in response to receiving direct current (DC) from an embedded battery, generates an electromagnetic field that couples with the inductive recharging circuit within a proximal stylus, thus providing electrical power or current to the secured stylus.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2016Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Quirklogic, Inc.Inventor: Alfonso Fabian de la Fuente
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Patent number: 10165839Abstract: A protective cover for use with a portable electronic device includes a flexible membrane configured to wrap around at least a portion of the portable electronic device when the portable electronic device is installed in the flexible membrane The flexible membrane is configured to cover at least sides and a back of the installed portable electronic device. The flexible membrane has elasticity such that it snugly fits the installed portable electronic device to protect the installed portable electronic device. The flexible membrane includes a first opening that aligns with a microphone of the installed portable electronic device for allowing sound transmission from outside the protective cover to the microphone of the installed portable electronic device and a second opening for accessing one or more interactive control features of the installed portable electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2018Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan V. Morine, Brian P. Thomas, Jamie L. Johnson, Jason M. Thompson
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Patent number: 10146256Abstract: Disclose is an electronic device system that includes an electronic device having a display unit on at least one surface, a detector, and a controller. The system includes a cover that is selectively attachable to the electronic device. The cover includes a cover assembly that closes to cover the display unit and opens to expose the display unit when the cover is attached to the electronic device. The cover includes a window of the cover assembly that exposes a portion of the display unit in response to the window being in an open state and the cover being closed. The controller causes the display unit to display device information associated with the electronic device at the portion of the display unit that is exposed by the window in response to the detector detecting that the window is in an open state.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2016Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) PTE. LTD.Inventors: Takayuki Suzuki, Takehito Yamauchi, Keita Ishikawa
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Patent number: 9642426Abstract: A protective cover includes a base plate, an integral frame vertically extending from the edge of the base plate, and a shock absorption structure. The base plate and the integral frame cooperate to form a concave portion, which matches with a portable device and is configured to receive the portable device. The shock absorption structure includes a plurality of recesses formed on the internal surface of the integral frame and/or the base plate. The recesses are configured to entrap air therein when the portable device is received in the concave portion and the internal surface of the integral frame and the base plate are fully in contact with the surfaces of the portable device, so as to provide a cushion to protect the portable device against shock.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2014Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: Li-Wen Tien
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Patent number: 9588553Abstract: Disclosed is a protective shell for a tablet personal computer. The protective shell comprises: a protective film, a limiting frame and a protective shell body; wherein the protective film is arranged at an upper portion of the limiting frame, four sides on a frame body inner side surface of the limiting frame being each provided with a limiting bar; a contact portion of the limiting frame and the protective film is in a horizontal plane, the limiting bar being operable to limit the tablet personal computer to prevent the tablet personal computer from moving in the limiting frame; and the limiting frame is fixed in a snap-fit manner to the protective shell body. The technical solution according to the present invention has the advantage of a better protection effect.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2016Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: WING TAK LEE SILICONE RUBBER TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) CO., LTDInventor: Tak Nam Liu
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Patent number: 9445031Abstract: An article of clothing has at least one element of clothing wearable by a user, and a recording camera constructed to operate wirelessly associated with the element of clothing and carrying out recording processes while being associated with the element of clothing.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2014Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Inventor: Matt Sandy
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Patent number: 9381684Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile phone protection case film with a transparent part and a method for manufacturing the same, and specifically a method for manufacturing a protection case film inserted in a protection case cover hinged to one side of a protection case for receiving the back and the sides of a mobile phone so as to open or close the front of the mobile phone, includes the steps of: assembling a first die and a second die so as to form a cavity conforming with the shape of the protection case film; filling the cavity with a molten resin through a gate provided in one side of the cavity; compressing the molten resin filling the cavity by closely contacting the first die and the second die with each other; cooling or hardening the molten resin; removing the molded product by separating the first die and the second die; and cutting off the gate from the molded product.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2013Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Inventors: Nam Woon Yun, Min Seok Yun, Young Kyu No, Soo Hyun Ayu
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Patent number: 9347217Abstract: Embodiments disclose an apparatus for enclosing and insulating an opening in a structure such as an air conditioning unit mounted in a sleeve. The apparatus includes one or more layers required depending on the distance which any equipment installed in the opening extends beyond the wall surface. An embodiment for a rectangular insulating cover apparatus includes corner pieces, horizontal wall pieces, and side wall pieces. Corner pieces are configured to allow the horizontal wall pieces and side wall pieces to be slid into the corner pieces. The depth of the insertion into the corner pieces can be varied depending on the desired dimensions for the insulating cover apparatus. After cutting the top cover the required dimensions for the opening in the insulating cover apparatus, top cover corner boots and C-channels are installed on the top cover which is then pressed into place. A method for assembling and installing the same is provided, as are other aspects.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2015Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: GREEN SENTRY SOLUTIONS INC.Inventors: Robert Feuer, Paul Fiore, Randall Herlihy
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Publication number: 20150144238Abstract: A customized grill lid system, including a grill lid removably coupled to a grill where an inside of the grill lid defining a grilling area below which grill racks are positioned, is described. An example system comprises an aluminum skin having a shape conforming to the grill lid and is shaped to fit over the grill lid, with a printed plastic layer positioned on an exterior of the metal skin that supports customized printing in color. A gasket may be positioned along at least part of an edge of the skin, such that the skin is a distance away from the grill lid so as to create a gap between an exterior of the grill lid and an interior side of the metal skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2014Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventor: Patrick Traeger
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Publication number: 20150114531Abstract: An improved interactive learning board cover is provided. The improved interactive learning board cover may provide protection to the learning board, whereby the cover may stretch over the entire surface of a whiteboard and may be secured at each of the four corners of the board with a sewn pocket thereby allowing securement of the board without the need for additional handles, straps and/or padding.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2015Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: Tequipment, Inc.Inventor: Rob Sugarman
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Publication number: 20150075684Abstract: A protective cover for inhibiting corrosion of barbecue grills, automobiles, outdoor furniture, and other metal-containing articles. In one embodiment, the protective cover includes a water vapor-permeable shell and at least one volatile corrosion inhibitor (VCI) disposed on or in the water vapor-permeable shell. The shell includes two outer layers of spunbond polypropylene with an inner layer of polypropylene film impregnated with the VCI. The VCI actively inhibits corrosion, while the entrapment of moisture inside the shell is inhibited by the water vapor-permeable shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: Charles B. Simon, James W. Thompson, Daniel B. Simon
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Patent number: 8931530Abstract: An improved interactive learning board cover is provided. The improved interactive learning board cover may provide protection to the learning board, whereby the cover may stretch over the entire surface of a whiteboard and may be secured at each of the four corners of the board with a sewn pocket thereby allowing securement of the board without the need for additional handles, straps and/or padding.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2012Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Tequipiment, Inc.Inventor: Rob Sugarman
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Patent number: 8919549Abstract: The invention relates to carrying cases for wireless devices including cell phones, wireless tablets and laptop PC's which provide EMF shielding for the user. The wireless devices are inserted into a case comprising EMF shielding material and a cover including shielding material is flipped thereover to provide further radiation protection. The case involves several embodiments such as a flat flip case, a fixed bent edging flip case and a flexible folding edge flip case. A flip type case shielded cover added to existing wireless device open faced skin covers. Another embodiment of the invention involves a wireless device pocket shield wherein a shielded insulation envelope having a wireless device placed therein is dropped into an apparel pocket.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Inventor: Richard Tashjian
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Patent number: 8910680Abstract: The flat screen dust cover is a dust cover specifically suited for flat panel televisions having a relatively thin profile. The flat screen dust cover is manually placed over the television in order to prevent the accumulation of dust onto or within the television. The flat screen dust cover is placed onto the television between uses, and covers a top, front display surface, rear, and sides of the television. The flat screen dust cover features a cutout along a bottom, rear side of said dust cover, which is used to enable ingress and egress of a stand, mounting hardware, or wiring there from.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2011Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Inventor: Jermaine Jacobs
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Publication number: 20140305557Abstract: A secure cover for a hot appliance made with heat resistant material having an insulation layer between heat resistant layers that can be stitched with heat resistant thread. The cover prevents users from burning themselves and can be in a shape that covers the hot part of the appliance. The cover has an encasement enclosing a band. The encasement runs along the cover's perimeter and secures the cover on the appliance. The cover may include flares that are used to attach the secure cover to the hot appliance without having the user's fingers approach too close to the hot metal of the appliance. The cover transmits heat, allowing the individual to be aware of the fact that the appliance is hot. The cover may include temperature sensitive fabric, a light indicator or other visual display with a written indication that the appliance is hot.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Inventor: Judith Tracy
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Publication number: 20140290812Abstract: A structurally reinforced barbeque cover having ribs is provided for use in combination with a barbeque having a retaining bracket, to provide convenient storage of the cover while the barbeque is in operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventors: Matthew David Chaplin, Sacha Kristen Hockenhull
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Patent number: 8839540Abstract: Disclosed is a digital frame cover comprised of two basic components which are utilized in conjunction with each other to decorate the front perimeter of a digital frame. The two primary components of the digital frame cover being (1) a hollow rectangular cover comprising cutouts at various locations, and (2) a “decorative wrap” of interior dimensions which allow the decorative wrap to fit snugly over the exterior of the cover. The cover slides/snaps onto the digital frame. The decorative wrap adheres to, or is magnetically attached to the cover. At the user's prerogative, the decorative wrap may be configured to display one or more of a selection of user-selected designs (i.e., wording, pictures, or appliqués).Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2012Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Inventor: Tonia L. Gordon
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Patent number: 8783309Abstract: The present invention comprises a cover for wintertime protection of an outdoor air conditioning unit (OACU). The cover provides a rigid top piece to provide protection from falling objects and a semi-permeable side skirt to reduce dirt and debris entering the unit while still allowing moisture to evaporate from the unit and means to attach the cover to the unit. The cover may also be equipped with foam padding for the underside of the rigid top piece which provides for abrasion resistance for the OACU and will also provide for tilting of the cover when an unevenly distributed weight load is applied to the upper surface of the cover; the tilting facilitates runoff of ice and snow from the unit reducing the weight load bearing on the OACU.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2011Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Inventor: James R. Betlem
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Patent number: 8746300Abstract: A monitor system having: a) a monitor for an electronic device with a frame and a substantially flat front wall, at which an image is projected; and b) a cover assembly with a front wall that is configured to block the flat front wall of the monitor with the cover assembly operatively engaged with the monitor. The cover assembly further has a mounting assembly that allows the cover assembly to be changed between: i) a first state wherein the cover assembly is fully separated from the monitor; and ii) a second state wherein the cover assembly is operatively engaged with the monitor. The mounting assembly has a pocket that opens in a first direction. The pocket is movable in the first direction relative to the monitor from a separated, pre-assembly position to cause a first part of the monitor to be seated in the pocket with the cover assembly in the second state.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Inventors: James E. Healy, Jr., Susan F. Healy
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Patent number: 8726954Abstract: A covering for use with an outdoor located unit defining an opening which exhibits a plurality of cold temperature sensitive components such as heat dissipating coils or cooling tower coils. A plurality of fasteners are secured to a face of the unit at locations proximate to at least one surrounding side of the opening. The fasteners secure to perimeter extending locations associated with an impermeable layer of material arranged over the opening in order to prevent air movement, ice, and snow through said opening in contact with the coils.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2010Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Inventor: Randy Simmons
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Publication number: 20140113044Abstract: Hot Cooking Apparatus Silicone Cover. At least some of the example embodiments are methods including: placing food within a cooking apparatus; heating the cooking apparatus; removing the food from the cooking apparatus; and then draping a silicone sheet on top of the cooking apparatus, the draping of the cooking apparatus covers the cooking apparatus, the draping done while the cooking apparatus has an exterior metallic surface with a temperature of at least 140 degrees Fahrenheit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Inventor: Dennis J. McIntire
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Patent number: 8609214Abstract: A combination handheld device and anti-slip film is produced by combining a thin, dimensionally stable plastic film having a smooth surface finish with a silicone elastomer having a low durometer and a textured and polished surface finish. The film includes adhesive means for adhering the film to objects such as a handheld device.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Inventor: Fred A. Antonini
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Publication number: 20130327457Abstract: A cover for use with a slow cooker having a body constructed of a flexible material. The body includes cutout locations for permitting passage there-through of at least the projecting handles and surface located control knobs of the cooker during installation of the body at least about an outer circumference of the cooker. A design indicia is exhibited upon an exterior of the body. The body exhibits an enclosed circular band or an elongated and wrap around band having hook and loop fasteners along opposite extending edges.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Inventor: Linda Mark
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Publication number: 20130285359Abstract: An apparatus and method for decorating a book, notebook or a mobile device with interchangeable decorative covers. The notebook cover has an area of ferrous metal. A corresponding decorative cover with a magnetic backing is configured to magnetically adhere to the ferrous metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: Switchee, Inc.Inventor: Owain Yeoman
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Publication number: 20130263983Abstract: A utility sleeve for temporarily waterproofing a utility device comprises a top portion, a slack portion capable of being furled and unfurled by a user, a rim portion, and a bottom portion enclosed underneath the utility device. The slack portion is provided on all sides of the utility sleeve. When water levels rise due to floods and/or storm water conditions, the slack portion can be easily unfurled along all sides of the utility device by the user. The rim portion is partially closed by a closure means to allow release of gases and to allow the utility sleeve to conform to the utility device as a waterproof layer. The closure means can be attached to a part of a building structure above the utility device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2012Publication date: October 10, 2013Inventor: Sean Mathews
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Patent number: 8342806Abstract: A vinyl cover for a ceiling fan to aid in keeping them clean and free from dust, particularly during non-use, is herein disclosed. The cover comprises a large, circular vinyl cover with a slightly larger diameter than that of the ceiling fan blades, further bifurcated into a two (2)-piece “pancake”-style design with a small diameter aperture in the center to accommodate a support pole for the ceiling fan. An upper piece is provided with a zipper that runs from the aperture to the outer perimeter. This zipper is opened to slide the cover over the ceiling fan blades and motor and then shut. In such a manner the ceiling fan assembly is kept clean and free from dust build-up when not in use. When needed again, it is simply opened, removed, and folded away for storage, leaving the ceiling fan clean and ready to operate.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2009Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Inventor: Robert H. Stabe, Jr.
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Patent number: 8268426Abstract: An anti-slip film is produced by combining a thin, dimensionally stable plastic film having a smooth surface finish with a silicone elastomer having a low durometer and a textured and polished surface finish. The film may include adhesive means for adhering the film to objects, and label stock for displaying graphical and/or textual indicia.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2004Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Inventor: Fred A. Antonini
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Patent number: 8245843Abstract: The cover includes an interface, a bottom cover and a top cover. The interface is for connecting components embedded in the cover with the electronic device. The bottom cover and the top cover are connected by a hinge and the top cover is divided into at least three parts. Every adjacent two foldable parts can be folded relative to each other to a certain degree such that the top cover is folded to support the electronic device at a certain degree The at least three parts of the top cover includes at least one induction coil which is placed in one of the at least three parts. The top cover is folded to support the electronic device at a certain degree while the induction coil is used to charge for the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2011Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ching-Chung Wu
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Patent number: 8245486Abstract: A protective wrapping system for an object is disclosed that is comprised of a flexible, hardened material for wrapping around the object, a flexible magnetic strip adhered to either end that enables the system to adhere to ferromagnetic materials, and a series of holes that are placed through the material and the magnetic strips to protect it from scrapes and puncture damages when being moved.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2009Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Appliance Protection Concepts, LLCInventors: Kenneth Wener, Ralph T. Bradley
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Publication number: 20120199257Abstract: An improved interactive learning board cover is provided. The improved interactive learning board cover may provide protection to the learning board, whereby the cover may stretch over the entire surface of a whiteboard and may be secured at each of the four corners of the board with a sewn pocket thereby allowing securement of the board without the need for additional handles, straps and/or padding.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Inventor: Rob Sugarman
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Publication number: 20120193002Abstract: A secure cover for a hot appliance made with heat resistant material having an insulation layer between heat resistant layers that can be stitched with heat resistant thread. The cover prevents users from burning themselves and can be in a shape that covers the hot part of the appliance. The cover has an encasement enclosing a band. The encasement runs along the cover's perimeter and secures the cover on the appliance. The cover may include flares that are used to attach the secure cover to the hot appliance without having the user's fingers approach too close to the hot metal of the appliance. The cover transmits heat, allowing the individual to be aware of the fact that the appliance is hot. The cover may include temperature sensitive fabric, a light indicator or other visual display with a written indication that the appliance is hot.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2011Publication date: August 2, 2012Inventor: Judith Tracy
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Publication number: 20120103482Abstract: A covering for use with an outdoor located unit defining an opening which exhibits a plurality of cold temperature sensitive components such as heat dissipating coils or cooling tower coils. A plurality of fasteners are secured to a face of the unit at locations proximate to at least one surrounding side of the opening. The fasteners secure to perimeter extending locations associated with an impermeable layer of material arranged over the opening in order to prevent air movement, ice, and snow through said opening in contact with the coils.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Inventor: Randy Simmons
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Patent number: 8167165Abstract: A thermal cover device for a coffee press featuring an elongated panel for wrapping around the coffee press, wherein a first attachment means is disposed on the panel for securing the panel around the coffee press and a first slot disposed in the side of the panel sized to accommodate a handle of the coffee press; and a circular top panel adapted to be attached to a top of the coffee press, wherein a second slot is disposed in the circular panel for accommodating a lid handle disposed the top of the coffee press; wherein the panel and top panel are constructed from a first batting layer and a second batting layer sandwiched between outer layers, wherein an insulation layer is sandwiched between the first batting layer and the second batting layer, the insulation layer is constructed from an EagleShield™ insulation component.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2010Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Inventor: David A. Peterson
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Patent number: 8156975Abstract: The invention is a protective cover for an object stored outdoors. The cover is weather-proof, and a photographic image of plants, vegetation, ground cover or foliage is applied to the outer surface of the cover, whereby the appearance of the outer surface of the cover is designed to emulate the exterior appearance of outdoor plants, vegetation, ground cover and foliage, thereby serving to camouflage objects which are being protected by the cover. A low reflectivity texture is imparted to the outer surface of the cover.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2009Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Inventor: Stephen Bryan Pickering
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Patent number: 8146276Abstract: An insulation cover for iron comprises a bag-shaped body for containing the iron; the body is provided with an opening which is used as an entrance for the iron; the opening of the body is provided with a zip-fastener for closing the opening; the body is provided with a hanger. After the iron being placed into the body via the opening, zip up the opening, then the iron is covered inside the insulation cover and thus it can be placed on a horizontal surface directly; or be hanged with the cover by the hanger.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Tsann Kuen (Zhangzhou) Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chien-Chih Pan, Lo Yi Lin
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Patent number: 8132602Abstract: An improved interactive learning board cover is provided. The improved interactive learning board cover may provide protection to the learning board, whereby the cover may stretch over the entire surface of a whiteboard and may be secured at each of the four corners of the board with a sewn pocket thereby allowing securement of the board without the need for additional handles, straps and/or padding.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2008Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Tequipment, Inc.Inventor: Rob Sugarman
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Patent number: 8124216Abstract: A skin (11) for use with a handheld electronic device is disclosed. The skin (11) includes a decorative layer, an anti-slip layer adhered over the decorative layer, and an adhesive layer disposed between the decorative layer and the anti-slip layer. The anti-slip layer has a surface finish (19) having a high coefficient of friction. The skin (11) is attached to the handheld electronic device by a layer of adhesive (16) on the back of the decorative layer. The skin (11) is selectively shaped to conform to the contours, shape, and components of the handheld electronic device. The skin (11) provides anti-slip and shock absorption functionalities to the handheld electronic device, but does not prevent or impede the handheld electronic device from mating with or connecting to corresponding accessory components.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2003Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Inventor: Fred A. Antonini
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Patent number: 8119213Abstract: An anti-slip film is produced by combining a thin, dimensionally stable plastic film having a smooth surface finish with a silicone elastomer having a low durometer and a textured and polished surface finish. The film may include adhesive means for adhering the film to objects, and label stock for displaying graphical and/or textual indicia.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2005Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Inventor: Fred A. Antonini
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Publication number: 20120037285Abstract: A case incorporates a built-in stand for the electronic device which the case houses.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: INCASE DESIGNS CORP.Inventors: Markus Diebel, Hyun Hong
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Patent number: 8100652Abstract: Disclosed is a ceiling fan cover for protecting a ceiling fan while the ceiling fan is not in use. The invention comprises a cover, preferably of a semi-waterproof, vinyl material, that encloses an indoor or outdoor ceiling fan. The invention also includes an attachment means, preferably a zipper, to close the cover around the ceiling fan's blades and a drawstring to tighten up the cover around the top of the fan. The invention could have an additional drawstring to cinch the middle. An alternative embodiment would be made of a plastic, disposable material, for use by painters to protect ceiling fans. When the cover is in place, it prevents ceiling fan blades from spinning in the wind or swinging up and breaking off, and also protects the fan from dust and debris.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2008Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Inventors: Steven M. Bauer, Antonia M. Bauer
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Patent number: 8080301Abstract: A sanitary hypo-allergenic latex-free disposable anti-fomitic device is provided. The anti-fomitic device comprises a sheet of a microorganism-impenetrable material comprising a first side and a second side, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive, such as, for example, a covering used in medical tape, covering at least a portion of the first side.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2007Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Inventors: Maureen Goodwin, Kathryn A. Trivelli, Catherine W. Mooney
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Publication number: 20110186196Abstract: The present invention comprises a cover for wintertime protection of an outdoor air conditioning unit (OACU). The cover provides a rigid top piece to provide protection from falling objects and a semi-permeable side skirt to reduce dirt and debris entering the unit while still allowing moisture to evaporate from the unit and means to attach the cover to the unit. The cover may also be equipped with foam padding for the underside of the rigid top piece which provides for abrasion resistance for the OACU and will also provide for tilting of the cover when an unevenly distributed weight load is applied to the upper surface of the cover; the tilting facilitates runoff of ice and snow from the unit reducing the weight load bearing on the OACU.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2011Publication date: August 4, 2011Inventor: James R. Betlem
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Patent number: 7987979Abstract: An enclosure for housing a portable data transfer device, such as a bar code scanner, data collection device, or other equipment, for use in environments requiring a certain level of cleanliness, for protection against transmission of infection or merely dust or dirt, while allowing a full range of functional capability of such devices and equipment.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2007Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: William H. Havens, Robert J. Hennick