Including Booklet, Leaflet Or Record Means Patents (Class 206/232)
  • Patent number: 7981962
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a one-part polymer grout composition tintable to any desired color upon request, as well as to a method of tinting the grout composition. Advantageously, the present one-part polymer grout compositions may be tinted using any of the multiplicity of commercially available universal colorants, according to fandecks of color based upon the same, or by visual or computerized color matching. Similarly, since conventional universal colorants may be employed, the equipment utilized to tint and agitate paint in order to provide any desired color may be utilized to tint the present grout compositions. A kit is also provided, comprising the tintable grout composition and instructions for tinting the grout composition according to the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Specialty Construction Brand, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory W. Schad, Vanda I. Wolinsky, Bronwyn T. Miller
  • Patent number: 7971721
    Abstract: A decorative gift-wrap kit for creating a background scene of a village for a Nativity set by wrapping presents to simulate a plurality of background buildings adapted to be arranged as the background scene for the Nativity set. The kit includes wrapping paper for a plurality of presents designed to visually represent the exterior of buildings; a plurality adhesive stickers on a backing sheet shaped as windows, doors, and archways; and instructions with suggested arrangement displays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Inventor: Robbie Ann McMillan
  • Publication number: 20110160677
    Abstract: Unit-dose containers and kits for administering liquid medicament to the buccal cavity of a patient, and related methods of manufacturing such containers, are described. The containers may include a chamber, with a liquid medicament housed therein, and a squeezable region used to deploy the medicament. The container also includes sealing means to prevent premature deployment of the medicament. The container also includes an elongated dispensing tube, approximately 1 to 12 cm in length, in fluid communication with the chamber. The length of the dispensing tube may be sufficient to allow, for example, the distal end of the tube to be located within the buccal cavity of most patients, without the user's hand having to be located between the jaws of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: Special Products Limited
    Inventor: Graham Alan March
  • Publication number: 20110140407
    Abstract: A sheet secures at least one media or marketing material, such as a CD, onto the sheet for placement as a display or for sale. The sheet warns shoppers that a CD has been removed. The sheet has at least one flap extending through the center of the CD leaving the upper half visible. The flaps are formed with cut lines as a radial line, a band, a business card, or an artistic flap. Generally opposite the flap, one tab grips the CD. A baseline, also a cut line, extends about 1.5 times the thickness of the CD to each end of the cut line. A CD is inserted into the rear of the sheet below the tab and the flaps to secure it upon the panel. The cut line, flaps, and tab can be used singly or in multiples. The CD remains secured until a consumer breaks the flaps after purchase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventor: SCOTT Vincent KLEIN
  • Publication number: 20110127180
    Abstract: A lottery scratch ticket holding device (1) having a board (2) with a front surface (3), a rear surface (4), a top portion (5) and a bottom portion (6). A clip (7) is located along the top portion of the board and used for attaching, holding and storing scratch tickets (9) and other lottery tickets on the holding device. A receptacle (8) is located across the bottom portion of the board. The receptacle is used to collect any scrapings created as a user scratches the opaque covering off a scratch ticket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2009
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventor: David A. Vogias
  • Publication number: 20110114107
    Abstract: A bowl (10) comprises a basin (12) and a holding means (28; 34) for positioning a tag (36). According to the invention the holding means (28; 34) is adapted to position the tag (36) on a different level than the level of a tool (18) resting on the basin (12) spaced to a bottom (14) of the basin (12). The bowl (10) may be shaped such, that the movement of the tool (18) take place within a predefined volume, wherein the tag (36) may be positioned at a region not interfering with the volume, where the tool (36) is in motion. Since a soiling of the tag (36) is prevented the information of the tag (36) may not be soiled, so that the risk of exchanging similar bowls (10) by mistake is reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: Till Nikolas Muhl, Guenter Wissmann
  • Patent number: 7942451
    Abstract: Method for generating a label for a medication in which information about the medication is obtained and printed on the label in a hierarchical manner with more important information in a more prominent location or more prominent type relative to other less important information. The information may be divided into primary information and secondary information with the primary information being placed on the label before the secondary information. The label may be used in a container having a curved front wall, a planar rear wall, a substantially planar bottom wall and a cap engaging with the front and rear walls to seal the container. The rear wall is constructed with a device for removably received an information card containing information relating to the medication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Deborah Adler
  • Publication number: 20110100845
    Abstract: A product package suitable for concealing an insert, the package comprising a) a first panel having a first surface and a second surface; b) a second panel having a first surface and a second surface, wherein said second panel second surface contacts said first panel second surface; c) an insert disposed between said second surfaces such that said insert is concealed; and d) a blister for containing a product, said blister disposed against and extending from said second panel first surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: James Arthur Meech, Rebecca Hammatt Bradley, Andrew Earl Dominesey
  • Patent number: 7926661
    Abstract: A self-contained portable kit that provides the convenience and ability to easily carry various items of personal value, sentimental value or necessity that bring comfort to the user of the kit, or other items for a variety of uses that are specific and personal to the user. The kit contains a closable, folding wallet having a plurality of sealable containers and a pricking device removably fastened to an inner surface of the wallet for storing a variety of items or substances. A closable pocket is coupled to another inner surface of the wallet for storing a variety of items. A method for producing the self-contained portable kit is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Inventor: William Beeman
  • Patent number: 7918000
    Abstract: A clip for holding an object, such as a literature booklet, comprises first (23) and second (25) resilient parts, the first part adapted to hold an object having a first thickness and the second part adapted to hold an object having a second thickness, the first thickness being greater than the second thickness. Consequently, the clip can hold a range of thickness of literature booklets or other objects. The clip may be part of an article, such as a container for compact discs or DVD's.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Dubois Limited
    Inventors: John Hein, Peter Antony Farrar
  • Patent number: 7913849
    Abstract: A lunch box system includes a hollow body, two lids, a handle, and interchangeable display inserts. The hollow body has an external rib around the sides of the hollow body. The external rib defines holes along its length. The handle detachably secures to any two of the holes. The lids cover the open ends of the hollow body and each has tabs on their exterior for detachably securing the display inserts. Other accessories may also be detachably secured to the holes of the external rib.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Inventors: Cynthia P. Pedrazzi, Paul D. Pedrazzi, Daniel K. Harden
  • Patent number: 7905347
    Abstract: A one-piece, injection molded intended for display by positioning it upright includes a spine, a front cover coupled to the spine via a first living hinge, and a back cover coupled to the spine via a second living hinge. When in a closed configuration, the case has generally semi-cylindrical sidewalls which intersect in generally quarter-spherical corners. The case incorporates a flexible, polymeric sleeve that wraps around the spine sidewall, is bonded to the front and back covers near the edges of the closure sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Encore Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Warren R. Osborn, Bryan P. Dunford
  • Patent number: 7891489
    Abstract: A system for assisting in communication of the state of a patient's condition is disclosed. In an embodiment, a plastic container of washcloths includes two labels. The first label is mounted on the container and occludes an entry into the container. The second label also is mounted on the container via attachment to the first label. The second label includes a template that is mounted face down. In operation, the second label may be removed and observations regarding the patient's skin condition that are made during use of the washcloth can be marked on the template provided on the second label. The second label then may be communicated from one care provider to another care provider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Ron Chappuis
  • Patent number: 7886905
    Abstract: Even when a storage container is placed upside down by mistake or in an inclined state, stored items are prevented from falling down or being disordered from an arranged state. A container body having a body recess for storing a lower side of the stored item and a lid member having a lid recess for storing an upper side of the stored item and being superimposed with the container body are provided, and the container body is provided with locking portions for locking the stored item at a plurality of points for applying separation resistance from the body recess to the stored item on the inner peripheral surface of the body recess of the container body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Goriki Kogyo Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Katsuyoshi Kamada
  • Patent number: 7890366
    Abstract: A personalized communication document pertaining to financial products or services is provided, including a method and system for preparing the same. The financial product and/or financial services are associated with a set of separate descriptions, characteristics and/or identifications, any one of which may be presented within a personalized content section of the personalized communication documents. The documents are generated automatically by a computing system such that different consumer entities can be provided with different personalized content for a particular product/service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Phoenix Licensing, LLC
    Inventor: Richard Marc Libman
  • Publication number: 20110031139
    Abstract: A protection, authentication, identification device for a physical object specimen is described. The device comprises a holder formed for assembly with at least one physical object specimen to provide protection and preservation of the physical object specimen. The holder is further formed with a holding area for the physical object specimen and to resist disassembly and separation with the physical object specimen, once it is assembled. The protection, authentication, identification device for a physical object specimen is further comprised of a nonvolatile electronic data storage device configured to store at least one digital image of the physical object specimen including sufficient detail to record at least one unique appearance characteristic of the physical object specimen. The data storage device is nondetachably secured to the protection, authentication, identification device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventor: James Joseph Macor
  • Patent number: 7870953
    Abstract: A cigarette package having an inner pack of a cigarette bundle, an inner box containing the inner pack in a sealed state, a hinge-lid outer box containing the inner box, a containing space secured between the outer box and the inner box by using an outer blank for the outer box, and a printed article in a folded state, which is disposed in the containing space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Japan Tobacco Inc.
    Inventors: Hitoshi Tanbo, Sadayoshi Matsuura
  • Publication number: 20110005947
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of formula I and tautomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are selective inhibitors of JAK. The present invention is also directed to intermediates used in making such compounds, the preparation of such a compound, pharmaceutical compositions containing such a compound, methods of inhibition JAK activity, and methods to prevent or treat a number of conditions mediated at least in part by JAK activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn M. Bauer, Jack W. Rose, Yonghong Song, Qing Xu, Mukund Mehrotra, Wolin Huang, Anjali Pandey
  • Patent number: 7866507
    Abstract: A cleaning wipes container having one or more panels and a lid that covers an opening. The opening provides access to an interior storage space defined by the one or more panels. The interior storage space is configured to receive a wipes cartridge. The container also has a viewing area on at least a portion of one panel. The viewing area provides a target surface to join a transferable label. The transferable label includes indicia that relate to a characteristic of a type of cleaning wipes in the wipes cartridge. The indicia are viewable from outside the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Philip Andrew Sawin, Jeffrey Alan Sargent, Kilian John O'Neill
  • Patent number: 7866472
    Abstract: A combined greeting and gift set comprising a greetings scroll (10) carrying printed matter and having a region for the insertion of a personal message by the user, means (14) to maintain the scroll in its rolled/up condition, a container (18) for housing the scroll and at least one gift (22), the container being at least partially transparent to enable the scroll (10) and gift (22) to be seen from the outside of the container (18) and having access means (32d, 32e) enabling the scroll (10) to be selectively removed and returned to the container (18) without disturbing the gift or gifts (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Inventor: Karen Aylward
  • Patent number: 7860744
    Abstract: A personalized notice pertaining to financial products or services is provided, including a method and system for preparing the same. The financial product and/or financial services are associated with a set of separate descriptions, characteristics and/or identifications, any one of which may be presented within a personalized content section of the personalized communication documents. The notices are generated automatically by a computing system such that different consumer entities can be provided with different personalized content for a particular product/service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Phoenix Licensing, LLC
    Inventor: Richard Marc Libman
  • Publication number: 20100320100
    Abstract: The device includes a plastic body in two hinged halves or portions and a tray. When the device is closed, the tray is held between the two portions. A candy-chamber (for holding several small candies) is defined between the tray and the candy-portion, and a card-pocket (for holding one business-card) is defined between the tray and the card-portion. When the candies are all gone, the body is opened and the tray is removed, whereupon the candy-chamber and the card-pocket are aggregated into a single large storage container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventor: Barry John HOLDEN
  • Publication number: 20100320099
    Abstract: Methods for limiting and controlling the distribution of dronedarone to patients whose use of the drug might present an unacceptable risk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS
    Inventor: Linda SCARAZZINI
  • Publication number: 20100314267
    Abstract: A decontamination system suitable for decontaminating items of medical equipment such as endoscopes, the system comprising: (I) a plurality of pre-clean wipes comprising moist fabric members for wiping an item to be decontaminated; (II) a two-part sterilant system comprising: (a) a first part comprising a first reagent in a carrier medium; and (b) a second part which is miscible with the first part and which comprises a second reagent in a carrier medium; wherein the first reagent and the second reagent will react when mixed to provide a sterilising composition; the first part being contained in a dispenser (2) whereby it may be dispensed as a fluid, and the second part being absorbed or impregnated in a plurality of sterilising wipes (18) each of which comprises a fabric member in a sealed container (20); and (III) a plurality of rinse wipes, each rinse wipe comprising a moist, sterile, fabric member in its own sealed container (40).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: Tristel PLC
    Inventors: Bruce Philip Green, Paul Swinney
  • Patent number: 7841465
    Abstract: An optical disk storage box includes a storage body, a cover and a connecting arrangement that movably connects the storage body with the cover. The storage body includes a bottom board, a storage wall unit perpendicularly provided on the bottom board and defining a storage cavity. The storage wall unit includes a first storage wall, a second storage wall, a third storage wall and a fourth storage wall. The storage body further includes two blocking flakes inwardly and transversely extended from two ends of an upper edge of the third storage wall respectively, and at least a fastening member upwardly extended from the bottom board and having a predetermined distance from the first storage wall inside the storage cavity. The fastening member includes a longitudinal arm upwardly extended from the bottom board, and a transverse arm inwardly and transversely extended from an upper end of the longitudinal arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Inventor: Andong Lu
  • Publication number: 20100264047
    Abstract: A USB flash drive/keepsake storage device has a first chamber for repeatedly receiving a USB flash drive and a second chamber for permanently holding one or more objects or materials. A variety of locking mechanisms can be used to permanently seal the second chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: SHARE MEMORIES, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Blake Kelley, Toni Lynne Noel
  • Publication number: 20100252460
    Abstract: A personally crafted greeting card adapted to insert over a gift is disclosed. The greeting card includes a top horizontal panel and two vertical panels. The top horizontal panel is adhered to the vertical panels by means of adhesive tapes to form a receptacle for inserting over a gift. The vertical panels are designed in T-shirt shape including front and back surface for inputting personalized messages over it for imparting a personal touch while presenting the gift to a recipient. The greeting card is inserted over the neck of a wine or other spirit bottle, or gifts with similar neck configurations through a cutout orifice formed at the center of the top horizontal panel in the unfolded position. The invention includes a packaging system for holding the greeting cards in their greeting card covers. The packaging system includes a crate for holding a plurality of greeting cards in their greeting card covers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventor: Jennifer Nielsen
  • Patent number: 7798318
    Abstract: Kits for making a personalized presentation instrument include a presentation instrument having a markable region and an information storage medium configured to store a unique identifier, a marking medium suitable for creating a mark on the markable region of the presentation instrument, and a package holding the presentation instrument and the marking medium. Personalizable presentation instruments for use in a transaction include a first side having a markable region, and a second side having an information storage medium that includes a unique identifier. Methods of personalizing a presentation instrument include providing a kit having a presentation instrument with a markable region and an information storage medium configured to store a unique identifier, and a marking medium suitable for creating a mark on the markable region of the presentation instrument, and creating a mark on the markable region of the presentation instrument with the marking medium to personalize the presentation instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: First Data Corporation
    Inventor: Douglas P. Dwyre
  • Publication number: 20100230301
    Abstract: A method (and device so formed) for adapting a skin type decorative and protective case customized for fitting a hand held electronic device having a viewing screen and/or keyboard and configured for remaining on the device during use of the device. The method comprises the steps of forming the skin with a slot for insertion of thin items such as credit cards and money into a pocket either between walls of the case or between a wall of the case and an electronic device inserted in the skin case. The pockets are provided with elements to minimize any change of appearance of the original profile and elements for assisting in removing the items from the snug pocket element. The pockets further include elements for maintaining the integrity thereof relative to the remainder of the casing. The pocket may alternatively be directly integrated as part of the device housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventor: Zalman Fellig
  • Publication number: 20100213086
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for tracking transported items using RFID tags are provided. A tote for transporting RFID tagged items includes a body capable of enclosing one or more RFID tagged items. RF reflective and/or absorbent material is positioned to inhibit RF signals from reaching the enclosed RFID tagged items from outside the body. A portion of a wall of the tote or a sleeve for insertion into the tote can be free of reflective and/or absorbent material to allow RF signals to be sent into, and exit, the tote. The RF reflective and/or absorbent material can be provided with or without texture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Pierre Emond, Dilek Dagdelen Uysal, Jeffrey Lane Wells
  • Publication number: 20100181217
    Abstract: A prayer bank includes a tray having an upper surface and a peripheral ledge. Positioned on the upper surface is a hollow storage vault configured to resemble an entertaining, decorative or inspirational figure, i.e., a pig. On an upper portion of the vault is a slot in communication with an interior storage chamber. Adjacent to the vault is a pen holder likewise configured to resemble an inspirational or entertaining figure. A notepad with removable sheets is positioned proximal the pen holder. Accordingly, a visitor may inscribe a desired prayer onto one of the sheets and deposit the sheet into the vault's storage chamber. The patient may later retrieve the stored prayers and read them aloud for inspiration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventor: Sandra Burns
  • Patent number: 7757852
    Abstract: A package (1) for pharmaceutical, medical or similar products, particularly pesticides or plant protection products, comprising a substantially flat element (2) for supporting indications (T) prescribed for a pharmaceutical, medical or similar product, particularly a pesticide or plant protection product, a first receptacle (3) for containing a container (4) of the product which is formed in the substantially flat element (2), and first means (5) for connecting the container (4) and the substantially flat element (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Bayer Cropscience AG
    Inventor: Antonio Fontana
  • Patent number: 7753198
    Abstract: A package for holding multiple media discs includes a hinged tray assembly, which includes a plurality of disc-holding trays, each tray having a hinge edge. The trays are positioned with respect to each other such that when the tray assembly is in a closed configuration, the trays are arranged in a stack with their hinge edges lined up with each other at a hinge side of the tray assembly. The trays are hinged to each other by a flexible hinge member that is affixed to the hinge edges of the trays. The package further includes a jacket, comprising a plurality of panels that fold around the tray assembly. The jacket includes an interior surface to which a bottom surface of the tray assembly is mounted, the plurality of panels folding around the tray assembly to close the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Gelardi, Richard C. Thibault, Peter L. Gidion, Kaman Sin
  • Patent number: 7743999
    Abstract: A case for portable electronic device has a set of substantially rigid opposing faces mounted on a hinge that fold together to enclose the device. An internal electrical connection between the device and the case is used to provide an electrical access point on the exterior of the case. The external electrical connection is accomplished through a passive electrical connector positioned on the hinge that holds the opposing faces together. Additional active electronics and batteries may also be positioned in the hinge such that the case can be operationally linked with the device contained in the case. Since many portable electronic devices are dimensioned to be carried in pockets or purses, limiting the size of a protective carrying case can be crucial to gaining consumer acceptance. The case is particularly well adapted for use with a digital music player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Griffin Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Griffin
  • Publication number: 20100138234
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device defining an inner housing (5) for receiving at least a portion (2) of the medical apparatus (3), said device including a locking means (7) for closing the housing (5), and said device including a receiving means (9) for identification information (Ii) from the medical apparatus (2) and receiving means for disinfection (ld) and use information from at least one information processing system (D), wherein said locking means (7) are adapted to be activated if the receiving means receives information indicating that the identified medical apparatus (3) to be received has been disinfected, and to prevent any locking if the receiving means receives information indicating that the medical apparatus (3) has not been disinfected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: GERMITEC
    Inventor: Clement Deshays
  • Publication number: 20100133128
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for housing a gift card within a package whereby the gift card is completely concealed within the package, a printed code related to the gift card is printed on an external surface of the package, and the gift card may be activated without opening the package. A packaging structure is also disclosed for use with the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: MeadWestvaco Corporation
    Inventor: Mark Preece
  • Publication number: 20100132564
    Abstract: A beverage ingredient capsule (1) is provided with an identification member (6) designed for being physically contacted from outside in order to control operation parameters of an associated beverage production machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Matthieu Ozanne, Philippe Monceyron
  • Publication number: 20100133125
    Abstract: A compact fluorescent cleanup kit is disclosed, which comprises a plurality of member elements. The member elements comprise printed instructions, at least one glove, at least one mask, at least one eye protection member, at least one sealable container, at least one cleanup scoop, at least one single-sided adhesive member, and at least one towelette. The at least one glove, at least one mask, and at least one eye protection member may be donned to protect a user from exposure to metal contaminants that may be released when a compact fluorescent bulb is damaged. The at least one cleanup scoop, at least one single-sided adhesive member, and at least one towelette may be used to collect all debris from a damaged compact fluorescent bulb into the at least one sealable container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventor: Larry Weinberger
  • Patent number: 7726549
    Abstract: A box formed from a single piece of cardboard or the like having an internal panel defining within the box an internal pocket for housing an extractable leaflet or the like, this internal panel being situated in proximity to that box main panel which is parallel to but distinct from that from which the box lid extends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: GI.BI.EFFE S.r.l.
    Inventor: Carmelo Lo Duca
  • Patent number: 7703635
    Abstract: A memorabilia container includes a receptacle for the memorabilia. The receptacle has opposite, upstanding side walls and an upstanding rear wall joining the side walls. The side walls and the rear wall have respective upper edges. A side lid is hingedly connected to each side wall. The side lid hinges are attached to the side walls such that the side walls do not open beyond a predetermined angle. Each side lid has an interior surface, an exterior surface, and an outer edge. The side lids close together with their outer edges abutting. A rear lid is hingedly connected to the rear wall. The rear wall hinge is attached to the rear wall such that the rear wall does not open beyond a predetermined angle. The rear lid has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The rear lid closes first, and the side lids close together over the rear lid. Photograph retainers are mounted on interior surfaces of the side lids and the rear lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Inventor: David Arnold Smith
  • Patent number: 7703604
    Abstract: A package for storing and/or shipping discs has at least one section with a first panel, a second panel and at least one intermediate panel, the intermediate panel being positioned between the first panel and the second panel, where the first and second panels each include at least one opening for receiving a disc and the intermediate panel is solid in at least the area between the first and second panels below the openings where the discs are inserted. The package includes a fastener between the second panel and the intermediate panel positioned above the disc receiving opening on the second panel and a fastener between the first panel and the intermediate panel at a terminal edge of the first panel above the disc receiving opening on the first panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Inventors: Ken Golden, Andrew Napolitane
  • Patent number: 7699165
    Abstract: An organizer system comprising: (A) an organizer folder having front and back covers, optionally at least one page positioned between the front and back covers and at least one of the following components associated with at least one surface of the front or back covers or the at least one page: (1) a planner having planning diagram associated with the at least one surface, and at least one object that is repositionable on the planning diagram; or (2) at least one pocket for storing materials; (B) a self-standing folder holder having a receptacle for receiving at least one folder in a stored configuration; and (C) a carrier having a receptacle for receiving at least one holder in a stored configuration and a handle for grasping by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: The Assistant Product Group
    Inventors: Amy Sue Moeller, Jayne Elizabeth Moening
  • Publication number: 20100078340
    Abstract: A combination greeting card and gift container includes a gift container portion having a plurality of panels, in which at least one panel forms an oblique surface with respect to the remainder of the panels. The gift container preferably includes an integral device for securing a greeting card positioned on a first panel of the gift container. There may also be included an integral greeting card cover formed from a second panel of the gift container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventor: Gareth Mitchell
  • Patent number: 7686162
    Abstract: A generally flat carton blank is arranged for assembly into a carton shape holding multiple cigarette packs. The carton blank has a defined periphery, and a generally flat promotional sheet overlies the carton blank within the outer periphery thereof. A portion of the promotional sheet is adhesively secured to the carton blank. In another embodiment a generally flat promotional sheet overlies the carton blank essentially within the outer periphery thereof. Both carton blank each with its associated promotional sheet may then be assembled and loaded with cigarette packs utilizing standard assembly machinery and standard procedures. Fold lines on the carton blank and the promotional sheet facilitate assembly of the carton blank into a carton shape with the promotional sheet inside the assembled carton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Fath, James D. Evans
  • Publication number: 20100044248
    Abstract: A mezuzah case including a base, attachable to a doorpost; and a cover, attached to the base to define a cavity suitable for placing a scroll, wherein the cover is decorated with an in-mold decoration. Optionally, the cover is curved. Optionally, the decoration resists wear caused by rubbing of hands thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Refael Gil Koby, Claudiane Koby
  • Publication number: 20100038268
    Abstract: A stereolithography apparatus having a resin vat with resupply containers in one-way flow communication and a leveling container in two-way flow communication, an automatic offload cart to remove and replace build support platforms, an elevator assembly for supporting and releasably retaining a build platform removably attached to the stereolithography apparatus frame such that elevator forks supporting the build platform can be released into the vat and removed from the stereolithography apparatus with the vat, and a recoater assembly and recoater blade for mapping the resin surface in the vat and applying a fresh coating of resin to a cross-section being built in the vat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventors: Gary Lee Reynolds, Don Frederick Hunter
  • Patent number: 7661536
    Abstract: A gift box that includes a detachable gift support for insertion into a gift box after construction from a one-piece sheet of material. Gift restraints are provided for restraining the gift on the gift support. Preferably, the gift is in the shape of a card, such as the shape of a credit card, and is preferably what is known as a giftcard, similar to a gift certificate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Inventor: Denise Voswinkel
  • Publication number: 20100006461
    Abstract: A plant product includes a plant item and an envelope attached directly to the plant item wherein a flat object, such as a flattened vase, an instruction card, a storybook, a seed packet or a greeting card, is disposed in the envelope's interior. The plant item may be wrapped in a wrapper to which the envelope is secured, such as by an adhesive. Also disclosed is a structure for an exemplary envelope and flattened vase combination. A method utilizing these articles is also described. Where a flattened vase is used, it is of a type that can be selectively configured to an expanded state to receive the plant item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2006
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicants: Dole Food Company, Inc., Tartan Products Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Curt A. Shaffer, Yvette Speziani
  • Patent number: 7628275
    Abstract: A method of preparing for emergencies in a building setting such as a school and using the method to create to a comprehensive crisis resource kit including evacuation plan, contact numbers, master contingency plan, flashlight, cell phone and first aid kit for use in a variety of emergency situations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Inventor: William J. Smith
  • Patent number: 7628276
    Abstract: A greeting product and method for conveying a greeting may utilize a banner-shaped greeting structure and a container therefor, the greeting structure having indicia constituting a greeting message, the greeting structure having an extended position in which it is adapted for being displayed, and having a compacted position, and the container being shaped and sized for receiving the greeting structure in its compacted position. The greeting product and the container may have substantially matching shapes when the greeting structure is in the compacted position. The greeting structure may include a plurality of similarly shaped units, linked together. Portions of a greeting message may be placed on respective ones of the units. The units may be polygonal, or at least partially rounded, circular or any other desired shape. The container itself may also have indicia related to the greeting message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Inventors: Judy Kirsch, Ann Strumer