For An Appliance (household Or Office) Patents (Class 150/165)
  • Patent number: 11226113
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Kyle Hunter
  • Patent number: 11160187
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Facebook, Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Jin, Che Kin Leung
  • Patent number: 11046496
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Tom E. Pearson, Michael W. Hu, Shawn Richard Piper
  • Patent number: 10876545
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Vornado Air, LLC
    Inventor: Glen W Ediger
  • Patent number: 10691176
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Robert Mangum, Ji Hye Bae, Peter Cazalet
  • Patent number: 10383416
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Samsonite IP Holdings S.Ă r.l.
    Inventors: Bryan Lee Hynecek, Darrick Del Moral, Alan Ng, Ivan Chen
  • Patent number: 10306961
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Zgonic Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Chih Feng Ho
  • Patent number: 10236710
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Quirklogic, Inc.
    Inventor: Alfonso Fabian de la Fuente
  • Patent number: 10165839
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan V. Morine, Brian P. Thomas, Jamie L. Johnson, Jason M. Thompson
  • Patent number: 10146256
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Takayuki Suzuki, Takehito Yamauchi, Keita Ishikawa
  • Patent number: 9642426
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Li-Wen Tien
  • Patent number: 9588553
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: WING TAK LEE SILICONE RUBBER TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD
    Inventor: Tak Nam Liu
  • Patent number: 9445031
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Inventor: Matt Sandy
  • Patent number: 9381684
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Inventors: Nam Woon Yun, Min Seok Yun, Young Kyu No, Soo Hyun Ayu
  • Patent number: 9347217
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: GREEN SENTRY SOLUTIONS INC.
    Inventors: Robert Feuer, Paul Fiore, Randall Herlihy
  • Publication number: 20150144238
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventor: Patrick Traeger
  • Publication number: 20150114531
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: Tequipment, Inc.
    Inventor: Rob Sugarman
  • Publication number: 20150075684
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Charles B. Simon, James W. Thompson, Daniel B. Simon
  • Patent number: 8931530
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Tequipiment, Inc.
    Inventor: Rob Sugarman
  • Patent number: 8919549
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Inventor: Richard Tashjian
  • Patent number: 8910680
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Inventor: Jermaine Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20140305557
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventor: Judith Tracy
  • Publication number: 20140290812
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: Matthew David Chaplin, Sacha Kristen Hockenhull
  • Patent number: 8839540
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Inventor: Tonia L. Gordon
  • Patent number: 8783309
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Inventor: James R. Betlem
  • Patent number: 8746300
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Inventors: James E. Healy, Jr., Susan F. Healy
  • Patent number: 8726954
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Inventor: Randy Simmons
  • Publication number: 20140113044
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Inventor: Dennis J. McIntire
  • Patent number: 8609214
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Inventor: Fred A. Antonini
  • Publication number: 20130327457
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: Linda Mark
  • Publication number: 20130285359
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: Switchee, Inc.
    Inventor: Owain Yeoman
  • Publication number: 20130263983
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2012
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventor: Sean Mathews
  • Patent number: 8342806
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Inventor: Robert H. Stabe, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8268426
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Inventor: Fred A. Antonini
  • Patent number: 8245843
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ching-Chung Wu
  • Patent number: 8245486
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Appliance Protection Concepts, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Wener, Ralph T. Bradley
  • Publication number: 20120199257
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventor: Rob Sugarman
  • Publication number: 20120193002
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventor: Judith Tracy
  • Publication number: 20120103482
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventor: Randy Simmons
  • Patent number: 8167165
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Inventor: David A. Peterson
  • Patent number: 8156975
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Inventor: Stephen Bryan Pickering
  • Patent number: 8146276
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Tsann Kuen (Zhangzhou) Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chien-Chih Pan, Lo Yi Lin
  • Patent number: 8132602
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Tequipment, Inc.
    Inventor: Rob Sugarman
  • Patent number: 8124216
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Inventor: Fred A. Antonini
  • Patent number: 8119213
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Inventor: Fred A. Antonini
  • Publication number: 20120037285
    Abstract: A case incorporates a built-in stand for the electronic device which the case houses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: INCASE DESIGNS CORP.
    Inventors: Markus Diebel, Hyun Hong
  • Patent number: 8100652
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Inventors: Steven M. Bauer, Antonia M. Bauer
  • Patent number: 8080301
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Inventors: Maureen Goodwin, Kathryn A. Trivelli, Catherine W. Mooney
  • Publication number: 20110186196
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventor: James R. Betlem
  • Patent number: 7987979
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William H. Havens, Robert J. Hennick