Patents Represented by Attorney Carstens & Cahoon LLP

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  • Method for making a semi-rigid flexible film pack for multi-packs
    Patent number: 8006467
    Abstract: A semi-rigid flexible film pack for multi-packs, and method for manufacturing same, constructed from a gusseted bag. The invention provides for modifying a gusseted bag, heat sealing the gussets to their respective side walls, loading said gusseted bag with product, and then sealing the open end of the gusseted bag with a single sheet or web. The method of making this package is economical yet provides for a semi-rigid container ideal for use with single-serve pillow bags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Patrick Joseph Bierschenk
  • Pneumatic seasoning system
    Patent number: 8007848
    Abstract: A pneumatic seasoning system and method utilizing a rotating drum for seasoning, a funnel-fed pneumatic eductor, line splitters, and a plurality of specially-designed swirl-inducing nozzle spools for inducing a broad and even seasoning plume. In a preferred embodiment, a pneumatic seasoning system transports seasoning from a seasoning hopper to food items within a rotating drum using a combination of an eductor and four in-line vacuum generators, which vacuum generators operate on compressed air. Each vacuum generator comprises a distributing nozzle roughly shaped like a collared spool, wherein compressed air is supplied to the annular region defined between the spool and its collar, and said compressed air exits through swirl ports distributed about the circumference of the spool exit. Each swirl port preferably has a pitch angle of 15° and a yaw angle of 15°.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne Garrison, Ross D. Samuels, Glynn R. Bartlett
  • Electromechanical generator for converting mechanical vibrational energy into electrical energy
    Patent number: 7999402
    Abstract: An electromechanical generator comprising a resonator comprising a vibratable mass, a biasing device connected to the vibratable mass, a power transduction device for converting mechanical vibrational movement of the vibratable mass into electrical power, and a resonator support for supporting the vibratable mass, biasing device and power transduction device, the electromechanical generator further comprising a vibratable mount incorporating at least one spring, the vibratable mount being connected to the resonator support for mounting the resonator to a vibratable body from which electrical energy is to be harvested.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Perpetuum Ltd.
    Inventors: Roy Freeland, Stephen Roberts
  • Process for making a healthy snack food
    Patent number: 7993693
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a method for making a healthy snack food having an appearance and taste similar to conventional fried snack products without the use of an oil-frying process. The method of the present invention includes the steps of providing food slices from a starch-based food or dough. The food slices can be blanched and a controlled amount of oil can be added to enhance final organoleptical properties. The food slices are then rapidly dehydrated to a much lower moisture content in a primary drying step that simulates conventional frying dehydration rates. A food snack, such as a corn or potato-based snack, produced by this method is a low-fat, ready-to-eat snack having the conventional texture and taste associated with fried snack products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Frito-Lay Trading Company GmbH
    Inventors: John Richard Bows, Colin Jeffrey Burnham, David Lester Hickie, Greg Paul Hilliard, Michelle Louise Lock
  • Agitation mixer and feed pipe structure
    Patent number: 7993052
    Abstract: An agitation method for mixing a solution and a solvent to precipitate a solid substance from the solution. The method includes preparing an agitation mixer including an agitation vessel, an impeller rotated in the agitation vessel, and a feed pipe connected to the agitation vessel and having a multiple pipe structure including an outer pipe and an inner pipe arranged in the outer pipe. A shearing clearance is formed in the agitation vessel between the impeller and the feed pipe. The method further includes shearing the solution and the solvent by rotating the impeller to precipitate the solid substance while feeding the solution and the solvent into the shearing clearance from the outer pipe and the inner pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: NOF Corporation
    Inventors: Nobuyuki Sakamoto, Kenshiro Shuto, Satoshi Yamada, Hirofumi Irie
  • Modular display rack
    Patent number: 7980399
    Abstract: A modular display rack and, more specifically, a display rack having a plurality of cylindrical bins oriented horizontally and stacked vertically. The cylindrical bins consist of a transparent half-pipe bottom with vertical dividers attached to two circular end caps. The circular end caps provide a hinge for a rotatable door and snap-to-fit features that allow the stacking of the bins vertically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Sabritas, S. De R.L. De C.V.
    Inventor: Maria Alejandra Noble Colin
  • Method and apparatus for dispensing paste-like substances
    Patent number: 7980429
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a container having a cavity for dispensing a paste and a cavity for another material. In one aspect, a first cavity for a comestible paste resides in an area between a hollow piston and a top section having a dispenser. The top section and piston optionally have corresponding male and female threads in their respective cylindrical sections. The paste can be dispensed by slidably advancing the piston towards the dispenser. In an optional embodiment, the threads can then be engaged to rotatably advance the piston towards the dispenser to dispense additional paste. A comestible seasoning or other material can be disposed in the hollow piston.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Sabritas, S. de R.L. de C.V.
    Inventors: Darrin Bentley Patey, Sergio Octavio Montero Orozco, Diego Javier Moreno Cureño
  • Program test system
    Patent number: 7958495
    Abstract: An improved automated software testing system provides the ability to generate and reuse test cases over multiple platforms. Keywords and natural language are used in test case creation, simplifying the process for non-technical business users. Business users can write test cases without scripts. Test cases can be generated even before the application to be tested is available. Data substitution provides ability for test cases to adapt to changing data. Abstraction allows use of all third-party and custom software test tools to be incorporated. Persistent data handling allows capture of data generated during test execution for later use. Testing can be performed entirely automatically or can incorporate some manual interaction. Test results, screen captures of the system tested, along with environment and machine variables are saved in results logs for later review.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Systemware, Inc.
    Inventor: Tim Kelso
  • Statically-operating ejector ramjet
    Patent number: 7954329
    Abstract: The present invention provides a statically starting and operating ramjet engine system. The system includes a pumping ejector coupled to a ramjet engine upstream of the ramjet inlet. A subsonic converging nozzle is placed in fluid communication between the pumping ejector and ramjet inlet. The pumping ejector ejects a primary fluid into the ramjet inlet to entrain a secondary fluid and create a mixed flow with sufficient momentum and internal energy to achieve characteristic speed. The converging nozzle provides a characteristic cross section necessary for the mixed flow to achieve characteristic speed as it moves through the nozzle, thereby producing a standing shock wave at the point of maximum convergence of the nozzle and creating sonic conditions at the inlet of the ramjet engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Grossi Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventor: Fabio G. Grossi
  • Solar lamp
    Patent number: D639480
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: International Development LLC
    Inventor: Chi Gon Chen
  • Solar lamp having mosaic lens
    Patent number: D639988
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: International Development LLC
    Inventor: Chi Gon Chen
  • Solar lamp having mosaic lens
    Patent number: D639989
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: International Development LLC
    Inventor: Chi Gon Chen
  • Solar lamp having mosaic lens
    Patent number: D639990
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: International Development LLC
    Inventor: Chi Gon Chen
  • Solar lamp
    Patent number: D639992
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: International Development LLC
    Inventor: Chi Gon Chen
  • Recipe easel
    Patent number: D641177
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Inventor: Joan Chamberlain
  • Solar lamp with petal shade
    Patent number: D641516
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: International Development LLC
    Inventor: Chi Gon Chen
  • Solar powered case
    Patent number: D642513
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Inventor: Chi Gon Chen
  • Patient assistance belt
    Patent number: D643992
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: SDS Medical Supply LLC
    Inventors: John A. Thomas, Phillip A. Clifford
  • Undergarment
    Patent number: D644412
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Inventor: Natalie Reuther
  • Solar candle light insert
    Patent number: D644783
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: International Development LLC
    Inventor: Chi Gon Chen