For Liquid Or Liquid-holding Container Patents (Class 224/148.1)
  • Patent number: 11291188
    Abstract: A horse riding saddle includes a saddle tree disposed in a cover, the saddle tree including an arch that forms a pommel. The saddle includes at least one sensor positioned in the saddle, close to the pommel, and connected to the saddle tree by a thorough connection under the arch of the saddle-tree, in a longitudinal and vertical plane (PMV) of the saddle-tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: LIM FRANCE
    Inventors: Laurent Duray, Pauline Martin
  • Patent number: 10674805
    Abstract: A deformable spray bottle holder includes a first supporting seat and a second supporting seat. The upper end of the first supporting seat is provided with a connecting port for communicating with a mouth of a liquid container. The bottom end of the first supporting seat is provided with a first horizontal member. The first supporting seat and the second supporting seat are hinged together. The second supporting seat is provided with a hook member. When the second supporting seat is upturned, the hook member is used as a pothook. When the second supporting seat is turned upside down, the hook member and the first horizontal member of the first supporting seat abut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Ningbo ZIIER Network Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jian Zhou
  • Patent number: 10575625
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein describe systems and methods for a container holder with a smaller profile when in use and not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Inventor: Kevin Senn
  • Publication number: 20150108182
    Abstract: Embodiments of a compartment are generally described herein. A compartment for use with a bag wherein the compartment includes a first panel configured to be coupled to the bag. The first panel defines at least a portion of a pocket, has a longitudinal axis, and forms a cutout. The compartment also includes a second panel coupled to the first panel. The second panel covers the cutout, and includes a first material stretchable along a first axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and a second material stretchable along the first axis and a second axis that is parallel to the longitudinal axis. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventor: Ryan J. Bruce
  • Publication number: 20150083762
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to wearable hydration apparatuses. In particular, embodiments of the apparatus are configured to be worn on a forearm of a user and provide hydration to the user via a mouthpiece connected to a bladder in the apparatus that is configured to hold liquid such that the liquid is displaced over the entire shape of the user's forearm. In preferred embodiments, the mouthpiece of the apparatus may be engaged through a biting or other action applied to the mouthpiece via the user's mouth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: John Anthony Radosta
  • Patent number: 8985409
    Abstract: A bottle and accessories carrier generally includes a bottle carrier with preferable accessory storage. One version includes a holster portion for retaining at least one bottle or container; straps or other means attaching the holster portion onto a user's body or other article; a preferably flattened bottle; and an accessory storage area for carrying items. A strategically placed spacer or padding layer improves breathability and reduces bounce, providing a more comfortable carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Amphipod, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Willows, June Angus, Antonio Del Rosario
  • Patent number: 8905667
    Abstract: A scent dispenser includes a holder member that is removably attached to the back side and heel of a hunter's boot and has curved arms disposed at each side thereof, the holder attached to the boot by an elastic cord that extends from one arm, over the vamp portion of the boot, and is releasably attached to the other arm. The back side of the holder removably holds a scent containing bottle in an inverted position at the rear portion of the boot, the bottle having a cap with a sponge that extends a distance below the bottom of the boot heel to engage the ground surface and is compressed to deposit an amount of the scent onto the ground each time a step is taken to leave a scented trail to attract animals, or mask the smell of a human. The bottle may be removed and hung from another object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Inventor: Kym Burks
  • Publication number: 20140263487
    Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a device for concurrently holding, displaying and transporting a combination of complementary devices, including one or more portable electronic devices with a water-type beverage bottle or arm holder and the modification of bottles such that on-screen touch operations with the device are readily made even when the device is attached to the body. Another embodiment is a water-type beverage bottle modified to contain internal baffles and attachment mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Scott A. Conwell
  • Patent number: 8820579
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fluid reservoir shell that provides protection for the fluid reservoir of a personal hydration system. The fluid reservoir shell is rigid and does not collapse easily under external pressure. The fluid reservoir shell is sized to contain the fluid reservoir but still fits in a personal hydration system pack. The shell protects the fluid reservoir and prevents the fluid reservoir from leaking due to excessive external pressure. The fluid reservoir shell disclosed includes a shell top piece and a shell bottom piece, which couple together to enclose the bladder of the fluid reservoir. The fluid reservoir shell provides ready access to the fill port and the drink tube of the fluid reservoir when the fluid reservoir is contained in the fluid reservoir shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Inventor: Leonard B. Wood
  • Publication number: 20140170915
    Abstract: An open-water swim training device provides open-water swimmers a stronger, safer swim without performance or stroke. The device includes a buoyant body having a tapered front end and an opening positioned in an upper surface thereof for removably receiving nutrition and/or hydration. A first end of a tether is connected to the tapered front end of the buoyant body. A waistband for removably connecting the training device to a swimmer is connected to a second end of the tether. A visibility marker is also affixed to the buoyant body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventor: Vance R. Baran
  • Patent number: 8567812
    Abstract: A configuration is provided for fastening a liquid container in an engine compartment of a motor vehicle, including, but not limited to a liquid container and a fastening holder, using which the liquid container is fastened on the vehicle body of the motor vehicle, the liquid container being situated so it is displaceable on the fastening holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventor: Gevriye Uenver
  • Publication number: 20130206800
    Abstract: Disclosed is an expandable carrier for transporting and chilling bulk beverage containers, such as wine boxes of varying size. The device comprises an insulated housing having a hollow interior and an opening with a cover that aligns with the spout on the wine box, a securable opening that provides access to the housing interior, and an accordion-like section that can expand and contract based on the size of the wine box contained therein. A user can place a wine box in the housing, and adjust the accordion-like section as needed to create a secure fit. The user can then transport the carrier with the included shoulder strap, which enables the device to be quickly and easily moved from one location to another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventor: Pamela Simonsen
  • Publication number: 20130206799
    Abstract: The present application relates generally to containers for carrying personal items. More specifically, the present application relates to handbags and bottle totes. A handbag that converts into a bottle tote is disclosed herein. The handbag may convert to a bottle tote for carrying a bottle, such as a bottle of wine. The bottle tote may be converted back to a handbag. Methods of conversion are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventor: Nicole Lynn Jacobson
  • Publication number: 20130146623
    Abstract: A portable beverage container holder having a straw retainer. The beverage container is secured to an adjustable elastic armband that removably secures to a user's upper arm. A beverage container is included that fits snuggly within the beverage container holder. The container has a removable lid and a flexible straw that extends through the lid so that one end is enclosed within the beverage container and the upper end is exposed to the outside air. A straw-retainer is disposed along the exterior of the beverage container holder and removably retains a flexible straw in a pre-positioned orientation. This allows users to drink from the beverage container without using their hands to hold or position the straw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: Scott Murray
  • Publication number: 20130139893
    Abstract: A hydration system configured to receive liquid from a wearable fluid storage and delivery device and selectively add supplements thereto. The system includes a removable cap, an interior housing, and an outside housing. The interior housing has a supplement chamber for housing a dissolvable supplement body with an open end portion closable by the cap. The interior housing also has a bypass channel separated from the supplement chamber. The outside housing has an interior channel configured to slidably receive the interior housing and allow it to slide between a supplement adding position and a bypass position relative to the outside housing. In the supplement adding position, liquid received from the wearable device flows into the supplement chamber whereat at least a portion of the dissolvable supplement body dissolves into the liquid. In the bypass position, liquid received from the wearable device flows into the bypass channel bypassing the supplement chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Inventors: Ricky L. Anson, Rebecca Anson, Shane Jimenez
  • Publication number: 20130119096
    Abstract: A waistband storage device includes a body portion having an opening for access to a storage compartment, a back plate attached to the body portion, the back plate including a plurality of layers of material arranged to mirror the musculature of a human lower back; and a V-shaped strap attached to the back plate for securing the body portion to a user. The waistband storage device is resistant to slippage during physical activity due to increased friction between the back plate and the lower back.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventors: Mark Edward Morgan, Jytte Lilli Nielsen
  • Patent number: 8430284
    Abstract: A carrier for a bulk beverage container having a spout includes a shell having walls forming a hollow interior space sized and shaped for receiving the bulk beverage container therein, an opening formed in one of the walls for passage of the spout therethrough, and a flap secured to the shell for selectively covering the opening. The flap hinges between a closed position wherein the flap covers the opening and an open position wherein the flap does not cover the opening. A gasket can be provided at the opening for closely receiving the spout to seal the opening about the spout. Fasteners, such as hook-and-loop type fasteners, can be provided for removably securing the flap in the closed and open positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Stable Brands LLC
    Inventors: Craig Broadbent, Kim Bernth
  • Patent number: 8418309
    Abstract: A tray for paint or other coatings may be disposed on a horizontal surface and also may be suspended vertically, for example from the belt or waistband of a user. The tray is especially adapted to be used in a vertical orientation with a roller-type coating applicator, and comprises a front wall, back wall, oppositely disposed side walls and a bottom wall cooperating to define a coating receptacle, with the front wall, back wall, and side walls each having a top edge cooperating to define an open top of the coating receptacle. The tray is adapted to be suspended by a bracket at the side of a user, for example by the belt and/or waistband of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Inventor: Michael Williams
  • Publication number: 20130068804
    Abstract: The bag includes a carrier implement such as a strap for a backpack worn left to right, or right to left. Carrier implement is divided into two parts and includes a tensioning system for the purpose of carrier implement length customization. Bag is similar in utilitarian scope and size to that of a traditional female purse. Bag is similar in utilitarian scope and style to that of a traditional backpack. The bag will have multiple exterior pockets and interior pockets including a pocket for integrated first aid kit located on the underside of the bag. The bag is designed in a manner that causes the individual to carry said bag over the small of the back thereby distributing weight vertically and evenly on the spine of the individual wearer. The bag contains a unique collapsible beverage compartment able to be folded away when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventor: Aaron Nathaniel Tweedie
  • Patent number: 8397962
    Abstract: A handheld drinking vessel with a compressible bladder, inlet and outlet members, an inlet valve to allow liquid to flow into the bladder, and an outlet valve to allow liquid to flow from the bladder whereby liquid can be exhausted by a compression of the bladder and liquid can be drawn into the bladder by a decompression of the bladder. The drinking vessel can be employed to provide hydration to athletes during athletic endeavors by providing athletes with drinking vessels and providing at least one water stop with beverage containers. Water can be drawn from a beverage container through the inlet member and consumed through the outlet member. When provided by a sponsor or race organizer, the drinking vessels can be distributed on a complimentary basis filled with a beverage of a purveyor of beverages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Inventor: Thomas P O'Connell
  • Patent number: 8361044
    Abstract: A cover for concealing and supporting a urinary incontinence bag to be worn by an individual in conjunction with a catheter and attached tubing. The cover provides a comfortable sleeve for containing the urinary bag and one or more straps for securing to the leg of an individual. Additional features include a covered sleeve window for monitoring the urine bag contents and a collar for increased wearing comfort and support of the tubing. An outlet flow valve cover is also disclosed for concealing and protecting the outlet flow valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Mary Marshall Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Mary Marshall
  • Patent number: 8342468
    Abstract: A drink container holding device for permitting articles and a beverage to be stored on a music stand includes a frame. At least one mounting assembly is coupled to the frame. The mounting assembly engages the stand to mount the frame to a stand. A sleeve is coupled to the frame. The sleeve has a beverage aperture extending therein through an upper end of the sleeve. The beverage aperture receives a drink container to allow the sleeve to support the drink container adjacent to the stand when the frame is mounted on the stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Inventor: Mark B. Strickland
  • Publication number: 20120318832
    Abstract: A water bottle has a hook-shaped design that allows a user to easily slide it into a waistband or into a pocket without requiring extra hardware to attach it. The hook of the bottle rests on the waistband and the lower portion water bottle stays put, tucked inside the user's waistband while the person is in motion. A runner, for example, can run efficiently while carrying the water bottle, allowing them to utilize something they are already wearing—their waistband. The contoured shape of the bottle allows the runner or active individual to easily remove the bottle for drinking and slide it back into the waistband without much effort. The contoured shape comfortably rests against the body so that runners/individuals sometime forget it is on the waistband.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventor: Brian David Hock
  • Patent number: 8276789
    Abstract: A heat transfer apparatus for a portable hydration system that includes a reservoir, a first check valve, a manual pump activated by user movement, a second check valve, a first fluid communication line including a proximal end in communication with the second check valve and a distal end in communication with a bleed valve, further included is a second fluid communication line including an inlet end in communication in the bleed valve and an outlet end in communication with the reservoir. The first fluid communication line and the second fluid communication line are continuously adjacent in position to one another, wherein the bleed valve discharges a selectable intermittent fluid flowrate to the user for consumption and the pump outputs a primary intermittent fluid flowrate greater than the selectable intermittent fluid flowrate, wherein operationally the heat transfer apparatus acts to further help equalize the reservoir and the bleed valve temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Inventor: Matthew C. Emenheiser
  • Patent number: 8261953
    Abstract: A resilient unitary beverage container comprises a body portion, a ring portion, and a lid portion. In one embodiment, the body portion comprises a fluid reception cavity and has a first thickness. The ring portion is integrated to the body portion and comprises a second thickness. The lid portion comprises a spout and an opening, with the lid portion having a third thickness and also being integrated to the ring portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Inventor: Craig McSavaney
  • Publication number: 20120181310
    Abstract: A decorative beverage carrier is constructed from a brassier for holding and carrying a beverage container designed to be worn around a user's neck as a fashion accessory. A bra cup is excised from the brassier and has an upper edge and a cup base. A slit is disposed and centered in the cup base to accommodate the stem and base of a wine or cocktail glass. A strap is attached to the upper edge on a first end and to an opposing side of the upper edge on a second end. The strap being long enough to reach around the user's neck. A beverage container such as a wine glass, cocktail glass, or the like, rests in the cup base with the stemmed glass base extending through the slit below the cup base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventor: Patricia Kay McCarthy
  • Patent number: 8167177
    Abstract: A hydration system for hydrating a user is provided. The user having a hand with fingers and a palm and a wrist connected to the hand. The hydration system comprises a glove portion having a first side and a second side and a wrist portion. A water reservoir is attached to the wrist portion. A water pump is secured to the first side of the glove portion. A first tube connects the water pump to the water reservoir with the first tube spanning the distance between the glove portion and the wrist portion and fluidly connected to both the water pump and the water reservoir. A spritzer is secured to the second side of the glove portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Inventor: Paul V. Galgano
  • Patent number: 8082753
    Abstract: Provided in one embodiment is a decorative beaded necklace for ornamental decoration, comprising a plurality of decorative compartments, each of the compartments being fluidly connected to each other; a tube, the tube being fluidly connected to at least one of the plurality of compartments; and a fluid inlet, the fluid inlet allowing fluid to be added to the plurality of compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Inventors: Patrick D. Alvarez, Jr., Joel A Salvador, John Scott Phares
  • Publication number: 20110303708
    Abstract: An improved hand-held water bottle holder, made of an absorbent cloth material, for carrying a bottle of water (or other beverage) that can be easily and conveniently carried by an individual who is engaged in physical activities such as walking and running. The water bottle holder incorporates a detachable absorbent cloth, one or more internal pockets, and a pocket that may be sealed and used to conveniently store and carry small essentials, such as an identification card, keys, and/or a cellular phone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventors: Sally Dudley, W. Trent Dudley
  • Patent number: 7997511
    Abstract: This invention is related to a portable texture-spraying apparatus for uniformly dispersing a viscous material. This apparatus broadly includes a tank assembly having a body with an inner wall that defines a sealed cavity, and a piston assembly slidably disposed within the sealed cavity. The piston assembly divides the sealed cavity into an air-side chamber and a material-side chamber by providing an airtight seal therebetween. Additionally an air-control assembly is provided that broadly includes a pressure-control mechanism configured for receiving compressed air and routing a controlled pneumatic pressure to a directional valve configured for adjusting between a dispensing mode and a loading mode. In dispensing mode, the directional valve routes the controlled pneumatic pressure to the air-side chamber biasing the piston assembly toward the material-side chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Marshalltown Company
    Inventors: John Reynolds, Troy Thurber
  • Publication number: 20110113524
    Abstract: A wearable garment is provided. The garment includes an outer shell, an inner lining, a pocket, a liquid-fillable bladder, a bladder opening and a tube. The outer shell has an interior surface. The inner lining is positioned adjacent at least a portion of the interior surface of the outer shell. The pocket is located between the outer shell and at least a portion of the inner lining. The liquid-fillable bladder is removably positioned in the pocket. The bladder opening is in the outer shell and permits the bladder to be removed from the pocket. The bladder opening also includes a closure to selectively seal the bladder opening. The tube extends from the bladder and through a tube opening such that a user can withdraw liquid from the bladder via the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventor: Madeline Paige Sinder
  • Patent number: 7896205
    Abstract: A carrier is in a generally three dimensional trapezoid-like configuration. The carrier has a closed square lower bottom. The carrier has an open square upper top. The carrier has four planar trapezoidal side walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Inventors: Kelvin Gonzalez, Evelyn Pichardo-Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 7883499
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial includes a piercing member and a bag. The bag can be contained within the piercing member such that the bag is introduced to the vial when the vial adaptor is coupled with the vial. In some embodiments, the bag expands within the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In other embodiments, a vial includes a bag for regulating pressure within the vial as liquid is removed therefrom. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands within the vial, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts within the vial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: ICU Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas F. Fangrow
  • Publication number: 20110017787
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and carry device for carrying alcoholic miniature bottles (mini-bottles or miniatures). More specifically, the present invention relates to a strap for wearing under garments that allows the user to transport a plurality of miniatures without being observed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventors: Tyler Lee Burlage, Lukas Gabriel Burlage
  • Publication number: 20110010818
    Abstract: A garment apparatus adapted and configured to have the functionality of a backpack that includes at least one pocket fixedly attached to each of an anterior portion and a posterior portion. The at least one pocket on the posterior portion covers a surface area of the posterior portion in an amount of about one percent up to fifty percent of the surface area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventor: Tony Hood
  • Patent number: 7819293
    Abstract: A handheld drinking vessel with a compressible bladder, inlet and outlet members, an inlet valve to allow liquid to flow into the bladder, and an outlet valve to allow liquid to flow from the bladder whereby liquid can be exhausted by a compression of the bladder and liquid can be drawn into the bladder by a decompression of the bladder. The inlet and outlet valves can comprise one-way valves. First and second straps can enable an exertion of an expansion force on the bladder. A skeleton structure can bias the bladder to compressed or non-compressed configurations. First and second side walls of the bladder can pivot about an axis to allow the bladder to achieve a substantially flat configuration. The bladder, which can be formed from a thin film material, can be selectively retained adjacent to a wrist of a user by a strap and a wrist engaging member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Inventor: Thomas P O'Connell
  • Publication number: 20100258519
    Abstract: The present invention is an infant feeding pouch that is a transparent low-density polyethylene or polypropylene bag. The pouch has two sections, and a middle section. The middle section of the pouch is collapsible. The middle oval section is able to contain 8 to 9 ounces of fluid. As the fluid enters the middle section it enlarges. As the fluid exits the pouch it collapses. The middle section of the feeder has an opening; it is here were the fluid is deposited. The opening is located in the center of the middle section at the bottom. The middle section has a non-removable threaded fitting welded onto the pouch enabling the toppro to be attached. The toppro is a bottle cap with screwable threads in the interior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventor: Qwentella Shawnell Shelby
  • Publication number: 20100206919
    Abstract: The present invention consist of a one piece molding personal removable carrier for bottles, which it's unique shape and designs forming the force and ability at the time of using to carried the bottle. A bottle carrier is shown which has a connection section, one that tight to the users belt or garment for example, and two per of shoulders that are bent in circular round shape towards the front, first upper shoulders holding the bottle neck, lower shoulders tights to the bottle body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2009
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventor: Israel Boyom
  • Publication number: 20100200624
    Abstract: A harness for use with breathing apparatus has: a flexible hip plate 12 and a flexible bandolier-style shoulder panel 14, linked together by a strap 15, and a waist belt 16 fastenable by a sprung fastener. In use, the flexible hip plate 12 rests against the hip of a user (the left hip in this example), the waist belt is fitted around the waist of the user, and the shoulder panel 14 rests against the shoulder opposite to the hip against which the flexible plate is resting (the right shoulder in this example). At least the bandolier-style panel 14, and optionally also the hip plate 12 of the harness 10, are made of a resilient material which, though flexible, allows the harness substantially to retain its operational configuration even when not being worn. The material is preferably a composite, and may comprise closed cell, open face foam, such as compression moulded EVA foam. Two layers of such foam may be used in a sandwich construction, and may be glued or otherwise bonded together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: DRAEGER SAFETY UK LIMITED
    Inventors: Aaron Chapman, David Graham Storey, Paul Townsend
  • Publication number: 20100155437
    Abstract: A carrier for a bulk beverage container having a spout includes a shell having walls forming a hollow interior space sized and shaped for receiving the bulk beverage container therein, an opening formed in one of the walls for passage of the spout therethrough, and a flap secured to the shell for selectively covering the opening. The flap hinges between a closed position wherein the flap covers the opening and an open position wherein the flap does not cover the opening. A gasket can be provided at the opening for closely receiving the spout to seal the opening about the spout. Fasteners, such as hook-and-loop type fasteners, can be provided for removably securing the flap in the closed and open positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventors: Craig Broadbent, Kim Bernth
  • Publication number: 20100114001
    Abstract: An extracorporeal blood processing method using a blood circuit comprising a pair of blood passages attached to opposite flow ends of a blood treatment device and said blood circuit is mounted on a blood pump console, the method includes: withdrawing blood from a vascular system of a human patient and drawing the blood into the blood circuit; pumping the withdrawn blood through one of the pair of blood passages using a first blood pump of the console and into the blood treatment device; pumping the treated blood from the treatment device through the other of the pair of blood passages using a second blood pump of the console; infusing the treated blood from the other blood passage and into the vascular system of the patient, and periodically reversing a flow direction of blood through the pair of blood passages and blood treatment device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: CHF Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: John J. O'Mahony
  • Publication number: 20100102096
    Abstract: A bottle and accessories carrier generally includes a bottle carrier with preferable accessory storage. One version includes a holster portion for retaining at least one bottle or container; straps or other means attaching the holster portion onto a user's body or other article; a preferably flattened bottle; and an accessory storage area for carrying items. A strategically placed spacer or padding layer improves breathability and reduces bounce, providing a more comfortable carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: AMPHIPOD, INC.
    Inventors: Keith Willows, June Angus, Antonio Del Rosario
  • Patent number: 7665156
    Abstract: A hydration and motorcycle protection combination system for providing impact protection for a motorcycle rider and a liquid to be drank and keep the motorcycle rider hydrated includes a breast plate and a back plate positioned over a portion of a torso of a person to inhibit damage to a chest and back of the person when the breast plate and back plate are impacted. Each of a plurality of torso straps is coupled between the breast plate and the back plate to press the breast plate and the back plate against the torso to secure the back plate and the breast plate to the torso. A hydration assembly is coupled to the back plate. The hydration assembly contains a consumable liquid to be drunk by the person to keep the person hydrated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Inventor: Paul B. Hewitt
  • Publication number: 20100032457
    Abstract: A cup sling is a carrier for a frusto-conical container that is a sleeve with straps for retaining and carrying the container. The sleeve defines an opening to receive the cup. The sleeve is cut in such a manner so that, when the top portion and the bottom portion of the sleeve are twisted in opposite directions, the center portion will form two loops, or straps, that will extend out to the sides of the container. These straps can be retained above the container to hold the container in a generally vertical position allowing the user to hang the container from a finger or hook. In addition, the user can tote the container in the cup sling while using the hand concurrently to hold or tote other items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventors: Elizabeth Dean Field, Benjamin Gallant, Eric Chavez
  • Publication number: 20090320516
    Abstract: A diaper bag having a major compartment with pockets on the walls or bottom thereof for one or more of the following accessories needed either by the mother or baby for travel: wipes, diapers, spare clothes, Mom's ipod, cell phone, keys and/or wallet, a changing mat, snacks, formula, baby food, and having actively or passively heated and cooled insulated compartments for formula, baby food included on the inside or outside of the main compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventor: Debra Barker Kanagaki
  • Publication number: 20090261054
    Abstract: The present invention is an infant feeding pouch that is a transparent low-density polyethylene or polypropylene bag. The pouch has two sections, a middle section and two side wings. The middle section of the pouch is collapsible. The wings are sealed close and do not contain any fluid. The entire device is disposable. The middle oval section is able to contain 8 to 9 ounces of fluid. As the fluid enters the middle section it enlarges. As the fluid exits the pouch it collapses. The middle section of the feeder has an opening; it is here were the fluid is deposited. The opening is located in the center of the middle section at the bottom. The middle section has a non-removable threaded fitting welded onto the pouch enabling the toppro to be attached. The toppro is a bottle cap with screwable threads in the interior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventor: Qwentella Shawnell Shelby
  • Patent number: 7552734
    Abstract: Wearable Drinking Garment is a series of inner skeletal tubes lined together and attached to form an X that straps flat around the chest, back and under arm area, with sipping tube at top end and airflow stub tube at bottom end; covered and protected by inner insulated lining to lock in temperature of water/liquid in extreme weather conditions; outer mesh lining for heavy resistance against rough and extreme activities. These three together form the X-shape Vest that locks onto the body, can go under or over clothing, is hands free and lightweight with water flowing through a series of flat tubes, giving an evenly balanced comfortable glove-tight fit to the body, with easy slip on/off convenience. Compete at higher levels while never stopping to get a drink. Second generation has oxygen tubes, mini tank for better breathing, ie: medical purposes, diving, space travel, short/long term mining and more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Inventor: Shawn Maurice Adams
  • Publication number: 20090095779
    Abstract: The present invention features a hand beverage carrier comprising a fastening strap having a hand space, a flap attached to the fastening strap, and a holder. In some embodiments, the fastening strap comprises a flexible material. In some embodiments, the flap further comprises a hook-and-loop fastener to secure the flap to the fastening strap, thereby tightening the fastening strap around a hand inserted into the hand space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventor: Victor Manuel Alvarez
  • Publication number: 20090057353
    Abstract: A strap is disclosed comprising adhesive (12) with strong bonding properties that has a cover made of paper or plastic (13) adhered thereon it to protect its adhesiveness until it can be adhered to the body of a container, the adhesive is adhered to each end(11) of the utility-strap(10), with the measurements predetermined, the strap can be cut in many different lengths and widths; this adjusts the strength of the utility-strap for different size containers. The utility-strap is designed to be worn comfortably over the shoulder, around the neck or hung on an object, the strap can be used as handles a (pair). Ethylene-vinyl-acetate, which has a hand like foam rubber is a preferred practical application of this invention, that can also be made in a two piece utility-strap, with a ring or some other hardware (14) added for using two different materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventor: Johnnie Marshall Thomas
  • Publication number: 20090039119
    Abstract: Bottle carriers for transporting liquids in glass bottles or other breakable containers may be either flexible or rigid and provide leak-proof containment for any spillage of the contents of the breakable container. Flexible bottle carriers have a leak proof bag and a wrap that provides additional cushioning and protection to the contents as well as provides an aesthetically appealing covering. Rigid and semi-rigid bottle carriers have two segments that are capable of interlocking to form a reservoir for containing a glass bottle or other breakable container and which are leak-proof. Rigid and semi-rigid bottle carriers may additionally be nestable or collapsible for ease in transporting the empty carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: James A. Dias, Amity A. Dias