Measuring Vessel Patents (Class 73/426)
  • Patent number: 11938300
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the dosed dispensing of an infusion fluid, in particular for administering an infusion for a patient, comprising a fluid vessel for accommodating the infusion fluid, and comprising an infusion line which is arranged between the fluid vessel and a patient access during the use of the device, wherein the fluid vessel and the infusion line are connected to one another, and the infusion line is designed such that at least a sub-section of the infusion line has a predefined inner diameter and a predefined length, such that the amount of infusion fluid accommodated in the fluid vessel is dispensed to the patient access over a predetermined time period in a manner dependent on a predefined height at which the fluid vessel is arranged above the patient access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: PFM MEDICAL AG
    Inventor: Franz Freudenthal
  • Patent number: 11874153
    Abstract: The Connected Measuring Apparatus Measuring Flower is a measuring apparatus that includes fillable cavities that are specifically sized according to the amount of stuff needed. When the fillable cavities are filled with measurable stuff, the stuff can be stored until needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Inventor: Shelley Bouldin
  • Patent number: 11561120
    Abstract: A double-sided measuring scoop is provided. The double-sided measuring scoop includes a cylindrical member having a cylindrical sidewall and a substantially planar disc-shaped member positioned within the cylindrical member. The disc-shaped member divides the cylindrical member into a first scoop portion having a first volume, and a second scoop portion having a second volume, where the first volume is larger than the second volume. The double-sided measuring scoop also includes a handle coupled to the cylindrical sidewall at a location directly opposite the disc-shaped member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Nutra Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: John Williams, Katherine Boland, Zachary Meaney
  • Patent number: 11402309
    Abstract: A testing equipment of dynamic penetration plate anchor for a hypergravity centrifuge includes five parts: a test model box, a magnetic induction positioning system, an anchor release device, a loading and measuring device and a dynamic penetration plate anchor. A test foundation is disposed in the test model box, the top part of the test model box along a lengthwise direction is provided with a slide rail of model box, the anchor release device and the loading and measuring device are installed on the slide rail of model box, and the magnetic induction positioning system is installed on the anchor plate of the dynamic penetration plate anchor and the test model box. It can solve the problem that movement information of the anchor body is difficult to obtain due to opaque soil, and can accurately and effectively carry out tests of dynamic penetration plate anchors of hypergravity centrifuges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Ying Lai, Bin Zhu, Yunmin Chen, Chuan Chen
  • Patent number: 11382244
    Abstract: Provided is a temperature-pressure complex sensor with an anti-radiation property including a first sensing material which is a porous conductive film, and second sensing materials which are dispersedly disposed on a surface of the first sensing material. The second sensing materials may include a conductive structure having a two-dimensional crystal structure, and nanoparticles having a radiation shielding property which are disposed between crystal layers of the conductive structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Seong Jun Kim, Choon Gi Choi, Tam Van Nguyen, Bok Ki Min, Shuvra Mondal, Yoonsik Yi
  • Patent number: 11320297
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include measuring apparatuses, method of use of the apparatuses, and methods of manufacture. A measuring apparatus may include, for example, a scoop portion joined to a handle portion, wherein the scoop portion and the handle portion are either separate elements connected to each other or contiguous regions on a piece of a material comprising the measuring apparatus, the scoop portion comprising a top surface and a bottom surface. The scoop portion may comprise two or more cavities, where each cavity is a concave indentation in either the top surface or the bottom surface, and where each cavity is formed to accommodate a pre-defined volume of a substance to be measured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Inventor: Samuel Wechsler
  • Patent number: 11112290
    Abstract: A measuring cup or spoon includes a handle having a distal end and a proximal end, with a bowl positioned at the distal end of the handle, the bowl forming an interior space and terminating in an upper rim, the upper rim defining a plane and having a first side and a diametrically opposite second side. A wiper is attached to the handle by an arm, and is biased toward a first position at the first side of the upper rim, the wiper being selectively movable upon application of a force by a user to a second position at the second side of the rim, such that when the wiper is moved from the first position to the second position the wiper scrapes over the upper rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Progressive International Corporation
    Inventor: Joseph Kent
  • Patent number: 10983032
    Abstract: An apparatus for automatically separating and collecting a fluid stream into multiple portions, including a tubing to receive the fluid stream, a plurality of valves attached to the tubing in spaced relation along the length of the tubing and a plurality fluid collection containers attached to the valves. A controller controls the activation of the plurality of valves to collect and separate portions of the fluid stream in the plurality of the fluid collection containers. A flow meter detects the flow of the fluid stream in the tubing and measures a flow rate of the fluid stream. The controller activates the valves based on the detection of the fluid and the flow rate. The controller also activates the valves based on the timing of the fluid stream. The controller also monitors the flow rate over time and activates the valves in sequence based on the flow rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Stefan von Cavallar, Kerry J. Halupka, Rahil Garnavi, Rajib Chakravorty, Suman Sedai
  • Patent number: 10704994
    Abstract: An apparatus for the collection of multiple samples of a fluid stream. The apparatus includes a plurality fluid collection containers arranged to receive separate portions of the fluid stream in a temporal sequence and a sealing mechanism provided on each fluid collection container configured to close the fluid collection containers when filled by a portion of the fluid stream and to cause the fluid stream to flow to the next fluid collection container in the sequence. The fluid collection containers separately collect at least a beginning portion of the fluid stream, a mid-portion of the fluid stream and an end-portion of the fluid stream. Each of the fluid collection containers may be detachably connected to tubing held in a housing having a sloped upper surface for receiving the fluid stream and an inlet for directing the fluid stream to the tubing. The housing may be a fluid collection cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Kerry J. Halupka, Stefan von Cavallar, Rajib Chakravorty, Suman Sedai, Rahil Garnavi
  • Patent number: 10656001
    Abstract: A self-leveling combination measuring device includes a first measuring utensil having a handle including a top surface extending longitudinally along a first plane. The first measuring utensil defines a basin with a base and a first wall rigidly connected to the first handle. The first wall extends from the base and has a top perimeter aligned parallel to the first plane. The self-leveling measuring device also includes a second measuring utensil having a handle including a bottom surface configured to extend longitudinally along the first plane. The second measuring utensil has a second wall rigidly connected to the second handle with a bottom configured to align parallel to the first plane along which the top surface of the first handle extends to level material contained within the basin with the top perimeter of the first wall when the second measuring utensil is slid with respect to the first measuring utensil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Inventor: Craig Whitfield Dunwoody
  • Patent number: 10281380
    Abstract: In the specification and drawings a method for testing a proppant is described and shown that involves: obtaining a proppant sample; separating the proppant sample into a plurality of sub-samples according to grain size; subjecting each sub-sample to a pressure that is sufficient to crush at least a portion of the proppant within at least one of the plurality of sub-samples; and independently analyzing each sub-sample to determine at least one of: i) the amount of proppant that was crushed within each sub-sample; and ii) the amount of proppant that was not crushed within each sub-sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Inventor: Matthew D. Bryant
  • Patent number: 10000881
    Abstract: An antimicrobial supply system employs a process water supply and incorporates a metallic ion supply connected to the process water supply to provide a high ion concentrate to an output. A dilution reservoir is connected to the metallic ion supply output and has an input from the process water supply. A pump is connected to an output of the reservoir. A manifold connected to the pump provides a dilute concentrate to at least one washing system. An electronics control module is connected to a first flow controller between the process water supply and the metallic ion supply and a second flow controller between the metallic ion supply and the reservoir for dilution control establishing a desired metallic ion concentration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Applied Silver, Inc.
    Inventors: William M. Morris, Sean D. Morham, David E. Brown, Keith S. Copenhagen, Thomas B. Brezoczky
  • Patent number: 9896236
    Abstract: A tank has a circumferential wall defined by a plurality of separate elements in the form of vertical staves. Adjacent elements are shaped so that they are squeezed together to prevent leakage past adjacent elements. Hoops surround the wall elements. One hoop is a plurality of segments. Truss rods connect separate elements of the hoop to a support inside the tank. The truss rods of the hoop connect the hoop segments to the inside support in the tank and are tightened thereto for drawing the hoop wall elements inward to the truss rod supports, squeezing the adjacent wall elements together for preventing leakage between adjacent elements. A divider across the tank has the supports thereon for receiving the ends of the truss rods in the tank. Other staves define a divider of staves. Vertical beams support them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: ROSENWACH TANK CO., LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Rosenwach, Robert Redlien
  • Patent number: 9863799
    Abstract: A scoop for use in scooping and dispensing a powdered item such as powdered sugar includes a first bowl or spoon connected to a second bowl or spoon by a stem. A lid is attached to the top of the scoop, and is selectively movable to cover the first or second spoon. In some versions, one of the spoons or the lid may include a section of mesh.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: PROGRESSIVE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Justin Bagley
  • Patent number: 9476749
    Abstract: Nesting measuring cups include a first measuring cup having a measuring portion for measuring a first volume, a first handle provided on first measuring portion, and measuring cup includes upper and lower faces. A first pour spout on first measuring portion has two spaced apart end walls defining pour spout. A second measuring cup has a second measuring portion for measuring a second volume and a second handle. Second measuring volume is smaller than first measuring volume and nests inside it. A second pour spout is on second measuring portion, and a post is provided adjacent lower face of second measuring portion. Post is engageable with a stop on upper face of first measuring portion, so user may rotate second measuring cup relative to first measuring cup until post engages stop, stops rotation of first and second measuring cups relative to each other, and achieves fixed fanned out position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Dart Industries Inc.
    Inventor: James Michael Wiggins
  • Patent number: 9024766
    Abstract: Methods and systems described herein include individual-use beverage containers including sensors and methods of their use. Beverage containers include: a vessel body configured to hold a beverage; and at least one sensor associated with the vessel body, the at least one sensor including a sensor configured to detect one or more substance in a fluid. Systems include: at least one beverage container including at least one sensor configured to detect one or more substance in fluid; and at least one external device including at least one port configured for communication with the at least one sensor. Methods include: detecting one or more substance within fluid with at least one sensor integral to a beverage container; and interfacing one or more of the at least one sensor with an external device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: The Invention Science Fund, LLC
    Inventors: Leroy E. Hood, Edward K.Y. Jung, Elizabeth A. Sweeney, Clarence T. Tegreene, Lowell L. Wood, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9003879
    Abstract: A measuring cup assembly with a light-pervious cup, a film at least partially disposed on the cup, the film defining a light-impervious region and a light-pervious region, the cup at least partly viewable through the light-pervious region, and at least one volume dispensing indicator that is part of the film light-impervious region and that traverses a light-pervious region to create a visual demarcation, each volume dispensing indicator indicating a volume of product that has been dispensed into the cup. Each light-pervious region is configured to provide visual detection of the at least one volume dispensing indicator, as well as the dispensed product, from a side of the measuring cup assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Perimeter Brand Packaging, LLC
    Inventors: David G. Honan, Isaac Haverlick, Shane Yellin
  • Publication number: 20150068303
    Abstract: A self-leveling measuring device is provided. The self-leveling measuring device includes at least two measuring devices each having a measuring cup. The two measuring devices are hinged together at one end so they swivel with respect to each other and are positioned such that the measuring cup of a first device is positioned opposite the measuring device of a second device when the two are positioned over each other. The upper measuring device acts as a leveler for ingredients contained in the lower measuring device by swiveling the upper device over the ingredient filled lower device measuring cup, and can also act as a cover for the ingredient filled lower measuring cup when positioned over the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicant: LIFETIME BRANDS, INC.
    Inventor: James P. Connors
  • Publication number: 20150068304
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a vessel bottom cover and vessel with which content in a vessel can be observed as it is or as a magnified image with naked eyes. A vessel bottom cover configured to be attached to a bottom part of a vessel having a cylindrical body and a hemispherical bottom part, wherein the vessel bottom cover has a column body with a recessed portion configured to be fitted with the hemispherical bottom part of the vessel in a top face of the column body, and the vessel bottom cover is made of a transparent resin or a transparent inorganic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventor: Atsushi Tanabe
  • Patent number: 8959999
    Abstract: A particulate material monitoring system for efficiently monitoring the level of particulate material within a container. The particulate material monitoring system generally includes a flange defining a front opening, a viewing cover attached to the flange covering the front opening, a viewing wall connected to the flange and a rear opening extending through the viewing wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Inventor: James H. Haskins
  • Patent number: 8904861
    Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a measuring device, and a measuring device for registering at least one measured value of at least one process variable, wherein the measuring device includes a measuring tube, which has at least one necked out portion, on which at least one measuring transducer is arranged, wherein the measuring tube together with the necked out portion is monolithic, and wherein the necked out portion is manufacturable from the measuring tube at least partially by a deformation method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Endress + Hauser Flowtec AG
    Inventors: Andreas Berger, Michal Bezdek, Arno Lang
  • Publication number: 20140319095
    Abstract: The dispensing cap/cup (26) has a sidewall (100) and a transverse web (102) spanning the sidewall to create a cup structure. The sidewall has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The sidewall has a plurality of fill level indicia (140, 142) along the interior surface. The fill level indicia comprise a raised boundary (150) and texturing (152) within the boundary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.
    Inventors: H Stephen Quinn, Albert H. Lund
  • Patent number: 8870788
    Abstract: Methods and device for extracting and collecting tissue, which can be used for example in tissue engineering and grafting applications, are disclosed. In one embodiment, a device can include an outer tube. A rotatable shaft can be disposed within the outer tube can have a tissue harvesting tip formed on its distal end, the tissue harvesting tip being effective to excise tissue upon rotation thereof. A tissue collection device can be included to receive and collected excised tissue, and the tissue collection device can indicate the amount of tissue collected therein. For example, the tissue collection device can include a straining element which collects excised tissue and an indicator by which to assess the amount of collected tissue. In some embodiments, the tissue collection device can translate to indicate the amount of collected tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: DePuy Mitek, LLC
    Inventors: Robert S. Pesce, Shelby Cook, Kristian DiMatteo, Kevin Ranucci, Robert Boock
  • Patent number: 8844354
    Abstract: The measurement container has side wall segments forming corners. Each of several corners forms a separate pour-spout for fluent materials, and each has a separate measurement scale, preferably in different measurement units. Preferably, the corners are made of at least semi-transparent material so that the level of fluent material in the container is visible through the wall at each corner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Silicone Zone (HK) Ltd.
    Inventor: Jakob Herold
  • Patent number: 8813563
    Abstract: A measuring cup and funnel system includes a measuring cup and a funnel portion formed within the measuring cup. The measuring cup includes measurement indicators based on volume within an interior of the measuring cup considering displacement of the funnel portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Evriholder Products LLC
    Inventors: Bruce Mitchell Tharp, Stephanie M. Tharp
  • Patent number: 8810417
    Abstract: Methods and systems described herein include beverage immersates and methods of their use. Systems include: at least one beverage immersate, wherein the at least one beverage immersate includes at least one sensor configured to detect at least one analyte in a fluid within a personal use beverage container; and at least one signal transmitter configured to transmit a signal responsive to the at least one beverage immersate. Methods include: detecting one or more analyte in fluid within a personal use beverage container with at least one sensor integral to at least one beverage immersate; and communicating data from the at least one beverage immersate to at least one device external to the beverage immersate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: The Invention Science Fund I, LLC
    Inventors: Leroy E. Hood, Edward K. Y. Jung, Elizabeth A. Sweeney, Clarence T. Tegreene, Lowell L. Wood, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8806935
    Abstract: One or more measuring cups or spoons include a handle and a measuring container. The measuring container is formed with a volumetric capacity such as a fraction of a cup, a teaspoon, or a tablespoon. The handle of a first measuring container includes a feature that interacts with a complementary feature on the handle of a second measuring cup to secure the first and second cups together. In one version, a downwardly extending rib on the handle of a first measuring container is received within a channel formed on the handle of a second measuring container. A set of containers is formed in which each of the containers has an attachment feature allowing the set to be attached together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Progressive International Corporation
    Inventors: Lance Hood, Jennifer K. Cotter, Justin Bagley
  • Publication number: 20140216154
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a volumetric measurement device that includes of a vessel into which contents to be measured are placed. The device has a target operational range of measurement volumes. The shape of the vessel has the property that the ratio of the surface area of contents in the vessel to the volume of those contents is constant across the operational range. For any source of error in the estimation of vertical height of contents, the constant ratio of surface area to volume prevents the error from having a larger negative impact on overall measurement error as the volume being measured decreases. In other words, the vessel is just at good at measuring small volumes of contents as large volumes of contents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Equatine Labs
    Inventor: Joshua Redstone
  • Patent number: 8794064
    Abstract: A measuring cup for a waste oil extraction machine is disclosed in the present invention, comprising an organic glass made cup body (1) provided with an explosion-proof valve connecting hole (11), a negative-pressure meter mounting hole (12) and several pull-rod insertion holes (13) thereon; the top of the cup body (1) is in a cone shape; the cup body (1) is further provided with several water-drop-shaped bulges (14) projecting outwardly and longitudinal grooves (15) on the outer surface thereof; the bulges (14) and the grooves (15) can effectively improve strength of the cup body (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Inventor: Shaoyu Zhang
  • Patent number: 8746063
    Abstract: Apparatus for utilizing food residue includes a base which has a connective member. A food residue-receiving container having a first end and an opposite second end is selectively connectable to the connective member, so that the food residue-receiving container is perpendicular to the base. Food residue is deposited into the food residue-receiving container, and the height of the food residue is measured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Inventors: Anthony Paul Lumpkin, Jeffrey Gerard Gross
  • Publication number: 20140109669
    Abstract: The measurement container has side wall segments forming corners. Each of several corners forms a separate pour-spout for fluent materials, and each has a separate measurement scale, preferably in different measurement units. Preferably, the corners are made of at least semi-transparent material so that the level of fluent material in the container is visible through the wall at each corner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Inventor: Jakob Herold
  • Patent number: 8678198
    Abstract: A measuring cup or measuring spoon, the bottom of which has a plurality of openings through which particles can be sifted and a top edge of which has a tab that when tapped allows a user to control the pattern that the particles are sifted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Inventor: Diane D'Andrea
  • Patent number: 8667841
    Abstract: A glovebox air intake emergency safety shutoff system includes a glovebox; a first manual valve operatively connected to the glovebox, wherein the first manual valve articulates between an open position and a closed position; an automatic valve operatively connected to the manual valve, wherein the automatic valve articulates between an open position and a closed position; an air intake component that inputs air into the glovebox; an air exhaust component that discharges air from the glovebox; and a pressure monitor that detects a level of pressure in the glovebox. The pressure monitor includes a pressure sensor that measures a pressure in the glovebox and transmits a signal associated with the measured pressure; and a pressure controller that receives the signal and responds according to the measured pressure. The pressure controller operatively closes the automatic valve upon the measured pressure increasing above a predetermined limit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Geoge Noya, Luis Enrique Faure
  • Patent number: 8650952
    Abstract: A spoon comprises a handle and a bowl. The bowl has a superior face and an inferior face. The bowl includes a front tip-end portion, a rear handle-end portion and a central axis. The bowl includes a first outer edge and a second outer edge, each having a respective length. The bowl includes a first curved side and a second curved side each upturned toward the superior face of the bowl thereby forming a concave arcuate enclosure for an elongated receptacle formed substantially along a portion of the central axis and tapering toward the front tip-end portion. The first curved side and the second curved side terminate at a predefined distance respectively along the first outer edge and the second outer edge from an apex of the rear handle-end portion thereby causing the rear handle-end portion to be flat relative to the first curved side and the second curved side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Megan Miller
    Inventor: Megan Miller
  • Patent number: 8650951
    Abstract: A measuring utensil includes a handle portion and a measuring portion joined to the handle portion. The handle portion includes a main body, a male component and a female component. The main body has an upper surface and a lower surface and defines at least an outer perimeter of the handle portion. The male component is located within the outer perimeter of the main body and protrudes from the upper surface of the main body to a male engaging surface. The female component is located within the outer perimeter of the main body and is recessed from the lower surface of the main body in a direction towards the upper surface of the main body. The female component extends from the lower surface of the main body to a female engaging surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth C. Kern, Paul H. C. Genberg, Rachel A. Jones
  • Publication number: 20140001179
    Abstract: An integrated measuring scoop apparatus includes a mounting ring with at least a first mounting protrusion extending inwardly from an inner surface of the mounting ring; a measuring scoop having a bowl and an handle; and a recessed area in an exterior surface of the bowl and terminating in an upper support surface being arranged for engagement with the mounting protrusion and the handle being arranged for engagement with the mounting protrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: TricorBraun Inc.
    Inventors: Gabriel Prero, Craig R. Sawicki, Gerald Christian
  • Patent number: 8601870
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the present invention is an improved measuring cup comprising a straight transfer edge for facilitating transfer of dry materials from a flat surface into the cup as well as a rounded segment and spout for pouring wet materials out of the cup. The cup further includes one or more sets of volume indicia which may permit measurement of solids or liquids or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Inventors: Jack Cogan, Brian Cogan
  • Patent number: 8573053
    Abstract: A container (20) to receive liquids to aid in the volumetric measuring and mixing thereof, said container (20) including a hollow body (21); a bottom wall providing a base (22); a first chamber (27) at least partly enclosed by said base (21) and to receive a first liquid; a top (24) via which the first liquid is delivered to said first chamber (27); a second chamber (28), the second chamber (28) being provided to receive a second liquid and being partitioned from the first chamber (27) but communicating therewith to provide for the flow of at least part of said second liquid to said first chamber; graduations (33) associated with said second chamber (28), said graduations (33) extending in a predetermined direction (34), with said second chamber (28) having a cross section transverse of said direction (34); and wherein said first chamber (27) has a cross section generally parallel to said base (22) that is greater than said cross section of said second chamber (27).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Inventor: Romuald Yip
  • Publication number: 20130139588
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the present invention is an improved measuring cup comprising a straight transfer edge for facilitating transfer of dry materials from a flat surface into the cup as well as a rounded segment and spout for pouring wet materials out of the cup. The cup further includes one or more sets of volume indicia which may permit measurement of solids or liquids or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Inventors: Jack Cogan, Brian Cogan
  • Patent number: 8448565
    Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for receiving and containing loose beverage substance with a transfer device such as a scoop or measuring device and transferring it to a corresponding holder for retaining the loose beverage substance during dispensing process. The system and apparatus facilitates orderly transfer of loose beverage substance to the holder for dispensing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Bunn-O-Matic Corporation
    Inventor: Christopher W. Rahn
  • Patent number: 8438921
    Abstract: A measurement container with any number of graduated scales based upon total volume of application or based upon standardized consumer sized product vessels, with the adaptability to measure large or small amounts. The container will have a pour spout to ease introductions into batches. The measurement container will also include a handle and hand grab, to ease lifting and pouring with both hands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Inventor: Michael Scott Bland
  • Patent number: 8382730
    Abstract: A surgical fluid basin includes a receptacle member having a lower wall and a peripheral wall extending from the lower wall and arranged about a longitudinal axis, and having an internal chamber within the peripheral wall for reception of fluids. The peripheral wall has at least one terrace defined within the peripheral wall corresponding to a volume of fluid contained within the internal chamber. The at least one terrace defines an internal rise surface and an internal run surface intersecting the internal rise surface. The internal run surface includes indicia markings corresponding to the volume of fluid contained within the internal chamber. A plurality of terraces may be defined within the peripheral wall with each terrace corresponding to a predetermined volume of fluid contained within the internal chamber. The internal run surface defined by each terrace includes indicia markings corresponding to the volume of fluid contained within the internal chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventor: Mark Tauer
  • Patent number: 8336377
    Abstract: Leakage past the sliding dam structure in an adjustable measuring spoon or scoop is stopped by extending an edge-mounted seal into the space between the dam structure and the side flange of the slider to which the dam structure is attached, or by providing thin, flexible curved edges to the dam structure to increase the area of sealing contact with the inside walls of the bowl in which the dam structure slides. Increased surface contact is provided due to the angle that the dam edges make with the inner bowl surface areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Fox Run USA, LLC
    Inventor: Rodney W. Robbins
  • Patent number: 8327702
    Abstract: An adjustable measuring device that includes a container with a channel and a mating slider in the container. The slider is magnetically attached. Portion(s) not filled by the slider provide define at least one measuring chamber of variable volume depending on the positioning of the slider in the channel. Also, in an adjustable measuring device using a mating slider, measurement lines can be formed of elastomeric polymer to facilitate sealing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Inventor: William Steinkraus
  • Publication number: 20120279297
    Abstract: An adjustable measuring device that includes a container with a channel and a mating slider in the container. The slider is magnetically attached. Portion(s) not filled by the slider provide define at least one measuring chamber of variable volume depending on the positioning of the slider in the channel. Also, in an adjustable measuring device using a mating slider, measurement lines can be formed of elastomeric polymer to facilitate sealing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventor: William Steinkraus
  • Publication number: 20120222482
    Abstract: A measuring utensil includes a handle portion and a measuring portion joined to the handle portion. The handle portion includes a main body, a male component and a female component. The main body has an upper surface and a lower surface and defines at least an outer perimeter of the handle portion. The male component is located within the outer perimeter of the main body and protrudes from the upper surface of the main body to a male engaging surface. The female component is located within the outer perimeter of the main body and is recessed from the lower surface of the main body in a direction towards the upper surface of the main body. The female component extends from the lower surface of the main body to a female engaging surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Elizabeth C. Kern, Paul H. C. Genberg, Rachel A. Jones
  • Patent number: 8215167
    Abstract: A scoop for measuring and dispensing powdered or granular material has at least one projection, such as a fin, multiple intersecting fins, or a spike, which enable the scoop to be “parked” in the surface of a powdered or granular food product without the handle of the scoop coming in contact with the product. The projection is preferably molded unitary with the scoop and handle. Unless the container is vigorously shaken, dropped, or subjected to extreme accelerative or decelerative forces, the scoop will remain in its parked position until the container is reopened for a further dispensing of the powdered or granular food product. The scoop may be packaged as an assembly in combination with a discardable floating scoop retainer disk, that is placed on the surface of the granular or powdered product, and prevents the scoop from sinking below the surface during shipping and handling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Inventor: Jacob Randy Hall
  • Publication number: 20120132000
    Abstract: A measuring cup for a waste oil extraction machine is disclosed in the present invention, comprising an organic glass made cup body (1) provided with an explosion-proof valve connecting hole (11), a negative-pressure meter mounting hole (12) and several pull-rod insertion holes (13) thereon; the top of the cup body (1) is in a cone shape; the cup body (1) is further provided with several water-drop-shaped bulges (14) projecting outwardly and longitudinal grooves (15) on the outer surface thereof; the bulges (14) and the grooves (15) can effectively improve strength of the cup body (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventor: Shaoyu Zhang
  • Patent number: 8156798
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring liquid volume change consists of a cylindrical cell assembly (80) capable of withstanding high pressure and high temperature with a sealed movable piston (24) separating a pressurization fluid (11) from a sample (25). A top magnet (72) moves with piston (24) and its movement is measured by a magnetometer (10). Heat is provided via a heater (52) and pressure is controlled via pressurization fluid (11).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Inventor: Hongfeng Bi
  • Publication number: 20120079881
    Abstract: A measuring vessel comprising a cavity, a handle connected to the cavity, and a counter disposed on the handle is provided, wherein the counter is advanced by a user with each use to tally a number of times the measuring vessel is used to measure a volume, and wherein the counter is a low-profile counter that permits the measuring vessel to be stored as a member of a close-nesting set. A close-nesting set of a plurality of graduated measuring vessels is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventor: Cynthia Olson