With Contents Indicia Patents (Class 312/234.1)
  • Patent number: 11436571
    Abstract: Provided is an automatic classification system. The automatic classification system is designed based on a YOLOV3 technical framework, so that garbage can be classified and recycled, garbage pollution is reduced, and waste is recycled at the maximum cost. The system is designed with a box of a double-layer structure, wherein an upper box is provided with a garbage throwing-in opening, a camera is mounted at the upper box, and the upper top of the upper box is provided with an partition layer for the installation of a solar panel and a storage battery, so as to meet the power supply requirement of the system. The camera captures thrown-in garbage and uses the recognition algorithm to recognize and classify the garbage classes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: JIANGXI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Jie Yang, Zhuang Kang, Limin Jia, Jiajun Li, Guilan Li, Lang He, Zhichao Chen
  • Patent number: 10752345
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various embodiments of a multicopter-assisted launch and retrieval system generally including: (1) a multi-rotor modular multicopter attachable to (and detachable from) a fixed-wing aircraft to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; (2) a storage and launch system usable to store the modular multicopter and to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; and (3) an anchor system usable (along with the multicopter and a flexible capture member) to retrieve the fixed-wing aircraft from wing-borne flight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Hood Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Andreas H. von Flotow, Corydon C. Roeseler
  • Patent number: 10646988
    Abstract: A storage structure for fluid pumping device adapted for disposing on a fluid pumping device comprises: a ring body, sleeved onto the fluid pumping device; a plurality of storage portions, arranged around the ring body, each of the storage portions being adapted for a workpiece to removably connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: LIH YANN INDUSTRIAL CO. LTD.
    Inventor: Po-Lin Liao
  • Patent number: 9149118
    Abstract: A mounting fixture for attaching at least one device for controlling the movement of a furniture part which is received on a stationary furniture part so as to be movable in a driven manner. According to the invention, a fastening mechanism is provided, with elongate profiles which extend separately from each other with a clearance in between them and to which the device for controlling the movement can be attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Grass GmbH
    Inventor: Klaus Schneider
  • Publication number: 20140145574
    Abstract: A modular freezer unit comprising a movable portion such as a belt, track, or chain connected to a plurality of wells, each well capable of containing materials to be stored in the freezer is disclosed. The unit further comprises a tracking means such as a bar-code, or radio-frequency identification reader that is capable of reading suitable tags on each container of materials stored in a well. A motor that operates to move selected wells to an access point in response to user input may be integral to the unit, or otherwise connected to the movable portion. The access point can be opened by a user so that the entire freezer does not have to be opened in order for materials to be placed therein or removed. The unit may upload information about its contents to a database so samples from multiple units can be tracked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Inventors: Michael Paul Henne, Vladimir Lebedev, Maxim Didenko
  • Patent number: 8657391
    Abstract: A merchandise display system and method which promotes self-service by customers. The system includes plurality of cabinets each having a top surface and a plurality of pull-out racks. The top surface has a plurality of display areas corresponding to the plurality of pull-out racks. Each display area and a corresponding rack is marked with a matching identifying indicia. A merchandise sample is provided for each display area and is also conspicuously marked with matching identifying indicia. An inventory of merchandise removably hangs from each of the plurality of racks having the same features as the corresponding merchandise sample. A consumer viewing a desired merchandise sample on display can easily locate the corresponding inventory of merchandise by matching the identifying indicia of the desired sample with the rack supporting the corresponding inventory of merchandise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Rubicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Rudy Simondi, Debra Hovel, Richard Hovel
  • Publication number: 20120001526
    Abstract: A merchandise display system and method which promotes self-service by customers. The system includes plurality of cabinets each having a top surface and a plurality of pull-out racks. The top surface has a plurality of display areas corresponding to the plurality of pull-out racks. Each display area and a corresponding rack is marked with a matching identifying indicia. A merchandise sample is provided for each display area and is also conspicuously marked with matching identifying indicia. An inventory of merchandise removably hangs from each of the plurality of racks having the same features as the corresponding merchandise sample. A consumer viewing a desired merchandise sample on display can easily locate the corresponding inventory of merchandise by matching the identifying indicia of the desired sample with the rack supporting the corresponding inventory of merchandise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Rudy Simondi, Debra Hovel, Richard Hovel
  • Patent number: 7887146
    Abstract: A storage system for a pharmacy that has a frame containing a rack-like structure with a plurality of storage carriers detachably suspended therefrom. The carriers are sized to receive filled prescription orders and the like and include individual identifiers that facilitate locating the carriers at a specific location on the rack-like structure. Preferably, the storage system includes a tracking system that detects, monitors, and displays to a worker the location of the storage carrier containing a particular customer's prescription order, thereby providing easy retrieval of the customer's prescription order.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: GSL Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Shelton Louie, Stephen A. Garrett
  • Patent number: 7724507
    Abstract: An enclosure assembly includes a first enclosure unit including a first door, a second enclosure unit, and a handle coupled to the second enclosure unit, the handle being operative so as to turn on or turn off power to the first enclosure unit, and wherein the first enclosure unit and the second enclosure unit are configured such that the first door cannot be opened if the handle has not been turned to a power-off position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Hoffman Enclosures, Inc.
    Inventors: John G. Whitt, Kent G. Messing, Robert M. Kalstabakken
  • Publication number: 20090085447
    Abstract: A safety container can include a hazard indicator located on an external surface thereof. The hazard indicator can include indicia to convey to personnel in the vicinity the nature of the hazard posed by the materials stored in the safety container. The hazard indicator can be made, at least in part, of a reflective material, preferably a retroreflective material. The indicator is disposed on the exterior surface of the safety container to help personnel locate the safety container in low light situations and to indicate the nature of the contents stored in the safety container, especially in situations where the safety container is located in a room where there is smoke or low light. The safety container can be in the form of a safety cabinet or a portable safety can, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: Justrite Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Carol J. McLuckie, Patricia M. Maruszak, Gary A. Marcus, Glen Alan Carter
  • Patent number: 7272902
    Abstract: A visual display mounting assembly has first and second vertical metal plate legs and transverse stop plates extending in cantilever manner from opposite sides of the vertical legs at a position spaced above the lower ends of the leg. A visual display support means is attached to the upper ends of the legs and includes pivotal clamp frame means for clamping a display sign, poster or other visible sheet in position on each side of the display means so that the device can be positioned between rows of vending or gaming machines to provide visible access of the display to users of either row. In a second back-lit embodiment fluorescent rubes are provided between translucent plastic support panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: Ericson Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Greg Ericson
  • Patent number: 6854814
    Abstract: A point of sale display station for holding products to be sold, includes a peripheral wall which forms an enclosure for the products, the peripheral wall having a front open area for removal of the products from the enclosure; a roof secured to the peripheral wall, the roof extending substantially to a front surface of the display station; a cover pivotally mounted at a top front section of the peripheral wall for movement between a first position in covering relation to the front open area and a second position above the front open area and substantially flush and parallel with the front surface of the display station, the cover including a display arrangement on a rear surface thereof for providing information regarding the products in the enclosure; and a securing arrangement for releasably securing the cover in the first and second positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: InterMarket Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Gardner, Joseph Gerardiello
  • Publication number: 20040232809
    Abstract: A multi-compartmented piece of furniture adapted for sorting clothing of young children and comprising a rigid cabinet structure and a plurality of storing compartments, wherein an outer surface of the compartments includes indications thereon for sorting of the clothing in a manner recognizable by young children.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventor: Judith Buchman-Ziv
  • Publication number: 20040189158
    Abstract: The medication cabinet/dose organizer is a simple design created to assist in the taking of multiple medications or other such pills. By this design users will be able to see if a dose has been missed or not. The cabinet has the ability to stand alone on a counter, be hung on the wall, or be built into the wall. With the capability to hold medication in dosed form for up to a month and have enough room to hold medication supply bottles, gives the user one common place to keep all or most of their medications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventor: Carolyn Ann Zahari
  • Patent number: 6578301
    Abstract: A visual display mounting assembly has first and second vertical metal plate legs and transverse stop plates extending in cantilever manner from opposite sides of the vertical legs at a position spaced above the lower ends of the leg. A visual display support is attached to the upper ends of the legs and includes a pivotal clamp frame for clamping a display sign, poster or other visible sheet in position on each side of the display so that the device can be positioned between rows of vending or gaming machines to provide visible access of the display to users of either row. In a second back-lit embodiment fluorescent rubes are provided between translucent plastic support panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Inventor: Greg Ericson
  • Publication number: 20030004695
    Abstract: Surface covering display elements, systems and/or methods are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, a multi-patterned rug display sample, element or unit has at least two different geometric designs and/or coloration schemes across a common surface for simultaneous comparative evaluation by a potential purchaser. The rug display sample may be patterned to include two or more geometric or solid patterns corresponding to patterns available on floor covering products independent of the display sample. Also, the display unit may include a feature rug, color runner, color rug, and/or hang tag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: Ronald Magee, Jennifer L. Beedy, James L. Thorn, J. Michael Hartley, R. Lee Burch, Dane M. Owen, Debra M. Michalak, Ritchie D. Eisenhour, Shandra L. Shermerhorn, Marilyn F. McClanahan, Ellen E. Olsen
  • Patent number: 6338535
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided having, a set of small drawers that hold a specific type of medication and can be pulled and the contents emptied when needed. Medications are placed within the drawers and labeled. When it is time to ingest the medication, one simply pulls out a drawer and takes out its content. The present embodiment provides as step-like arrangement and hold multiples of 7 days of medication. The device can have holes on the back for hanging or magnets for securing to a metallic surface. Additionally, a smaller unit can be made transportable with the addition of a carrying strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2002
    Inventor: Marie Barna Rickert
  • Patent number: 6312067
    Abstract: An organizing system for hunting safety including a housing securable to a tree or the like. The housing has an open forward face. The open forward face has a pair of transparent covers hingedly coupled thereto. An area map is disposed within the housing. The area map is related to an area where the housing is secured. The area map has numbers disposed thereon corresponding with particular areas of the map. A pair of tag boards are disposed on an interior surface of the rear vertical wall of the housing. The pair of tag boards include a first board having location hooks corresponding with the numbers on the area map. A second tag board corresponds with individual hunters. An identification listing is disposed on the area map. The identification listing has a listing of hunters names thereon with corresponding identification numbers. A plurality of identification tags are provided having numbers disposed thereon corresponding with the identification numbers of the hunters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Inventors: Douglas Blanchard, Robert Klein