Patents Examined by A. Ortiz
  • Patent number: 12384592
    Abstract: A packaging system for a medical device includes a box with a base inside the box. The base may include a removable portion, and an adhered portion that is secured to a bottom of the box. The adhered portion may include a wheel guide to align a cabinet onto which an object, such as a medical device, is to be unloaded from the adhered portion of the base. In one example, the packaging system may include a box and a base arranged inside the box. The base may include a removable portion and an adhered portion that is secured to a bottom of the box, the adhered portion comprising a wheel guide to align a cabinet onto which the medical device is unloaded from the adhered portion of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2025
    Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Zoglio
  • Patent number: 12378035
    Abstract: In some examples, a pallet connector includes a body defining a first connector on a first side of the body and one or more lateral structures extending from a second side of the body, wherein the one or more lateral structures are to prevent movement of the body relative to a structure on which the body is disposed, and wherein the first connector comprises a male connector, a female connector, or both a male connector and a female connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2025
    Inventor: Frank Joseph Tortorella, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12379073
    Abstract: Hydrogen storage system (2) comprising a plurality of storage containers (6), each storage container comprising a tubular container wall (6a) and end caps (6b,6c) closing opposite ends of the tubular container wall, and a metal hydride (MH) configured for hydrogen storage contained within a chamber (13) of the storage container, the plurality of storage containers of one multi-container unit being interconnected by gas flow tubes in a direct fluidic connection ensuring that the gas pressure within the containers are substantially the same. The tubular container wall of each storage container has a diameter in a range from 1.5 cm to 10 cm adjacent ones of said plurality of storage containers of said module being separated by a gap (G) within a range of distance corresponding to 0.02×D to 1×D, D being diameter of the tubular container wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2025
    Assignee: GRZ TECHNOLOGIES SA
    Inventors: Moritz Rubin, Claudio Ruch, Fridolin Holdener, Noris Gallandat
  • Patent number: 12378055
    Abstract: A more robust packaging structure for maintaining the integrity of compressible biologically active materials during storage and especially during transportation is provided. These containers protect the materials from shock, vibration, deformation, or separation from agitation. The compressible materials may be in the form of synthetic fibers, and may include a composite of fibers and beads or granules. Suitable materials that may benefit from such a robust packaging structure include synthetic materials that comprise a biologically active ceramic or glass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2025
    Assignee: ETS TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventor: Steven B. Jung
  • Patent number: 12364566
    Abstract: Device for folding an instrument tray into a packaging material, comprising a supporting surface for supporting the instrument tray during folding of the instrument tray into the packaging material, a first folding plate and a second folding plate, a movable folding aid for fixing the packaging material over a predefined line portion before and/or during the making of a fold, at least one movable clamp for gripping and moving the packaging material, a control unit for controlling the movement of the first folding plate between its respective first and second positions, the movement of the second folding plate between its respective first and second positions, the movement of the folding aid, and the movement and clamping and release of the at least one clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2025
    Assignee: R-Solution Medical BV
    Inventors: Mariska Sabine Van Der Vliet, Niels Paul Emerentiana Welling
  • Patent number: 12358715
    Abstract: A container for storing and transporting materials includes a container body having a generally rectangular configuration with bottom and side walls and a front and rear end defining an inner chamber. A generally rectangular ramp wall is pivotably connected with the container body adjacent the front end. The ramp wall pivots about at least one of a horizontal and vertical axis to provide pivotal movement of the ramp wall between closed and open positions, respectively. The ramp wall further has a height that is less than, equal to or greater than a height of at least one of the side walls and a width which is generally equal to a width of the container body. Preferably, the container further comprises at least one front end door that is pivotably connected with the container body to provide access to the inner chamber via the front end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: Melancon Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Dennis Wayne Melancon
  • Patent number: 12338953
    Abstract: A vessel includes a body having an interior surface that defines an interior space. The vessel further includes a flexible membrane located within the interior space of the vessel. The flexible membrane divides the interior space of the vessel into a first chamber and a second chamber. A valve configured to provide selective fluid communication between the first chamber and an exterior of the vessel. The vessel further includes one or more ribs protruding from at least a portion of the interior surface within the first chamber. The one or more ribs create one or more flowpaths configured to allow flow of a contents of the vessel from the first chamber towards an opening of the valve when the flexible membrane is in contact with the one or more ribs. The flexible membrane can include a ribbed structure extending from a surface of the flexible membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2025
    Assignee: WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: Jennifer Marie O'Brian, Pedro Alexandre Queirós Oliveira Silva Vieira, João Pedro Oliveira Pinhão Silva Mendes, Michael John Graykowski, Jr., Sarah Amalia Lacey
  • Patent number: 12329255
    Abstract: The portable wig storage device includes a plurality of enclosure panels, a plurality of internal compartments, a folding shelf, and one or more mirrors. The portable wig storage device may be operable to store and organize one or more wigs and wig accessories. The plurality of enclosure panels may form an enclosure that may fold into a folded configuration for transporting and storing. The plurality of enclosure panels may be unfolded to a flat configuration and hang vertically for use. In the flat configuration, the plurality of internal compartments, the folding shelf, and the one or more mirrors may be accessible. In the folded configuration, the plurality of internal compartments, the folding shelf, and the one or more mirrors may be concealed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Inventor: Samantha D. Williams
  • Patent number: 12325551
    Abstract: A height-adjustable frame for a pallet and for accommodating an insert for goods has supports including upper and lower elements connected to one another via a hinge. The lower element and the upper elements can be pivoted towards and away from one another. In a first position, the upper and lower elements are moved towards one another and the support forms a maximum height. In a second position, the lower element is pivoted away from the upper element, and the support forms a sub-height. A height adjustment allows goods of different sizes to be transported via an insert, which is fastened on the frame. The height adjustment allows goods to be transported using inserts of different depths and allows empty transportation with a smaller volume. The frame is stackable and can be transported using pallet containers or twin-wall sheets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2025
    Assignee: GEORG UTZ HOLDING AG
    Inventors: Patrick Künnemann, Axel Ritzberger
  • Patent number: 12319489
    Abstract: A container for consumer goods includes a rigid outer box, an inner package, an inner frame and a pull tab. The outer box has a hinged lid configured to provide access to an inner volume of the outer box. The inner frame is paperboard having a pre-cut opening configured to provide access to an inner volume of the inner package. The pull tab covers the opening with a first adhesive that releasably adheres an edge portion of the pull tab to the inner frame and a second adhesive that permanently adheres the pull tab to the inner package and the outer box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Assignee: ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES LLC
    Inventor: Stephen Bellamah
  • Patent number: 12319486
    Abstract: A cushioning material includes cushioning sheets stacked on top of another and configured to reduce an external force acting on an electrical device. The cushioning sheets include a first cushioning sheet that is positioned to intersect a direction of the external force acting on the electrical device and a second cushioning sheet that has a higher strength in the direction of the external force acting on the electrical device than the first cushioning sheet and is positioned to intersect the direction of the external force acting on the electrical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Shinya Kamigaki, Sanshiro Takeshita
  • Patent number: 12312149
    Abstract: An improved food storage system that includes a food container having an open and closed, a food-supporting chamber, a removable cover enclosing the open end of the food container, at least one sauce dispensable housing supported by and extending through a portion of the cover with the sauce dispensable housing including a sauce-supporting interior, a sauce dispensing end located within the food-supporting chamber and a sauce fillable open end located external to the food-supporting chamber, and a removable resilient pump enclosing the sauce fillable open end of the sauce dispensable housing in an airtight condition, the rubber pump displaceable towards the removable cover to pressurize the interior of the dispensable housing to induce the dispensing of sauces supported therein into the food-supporting chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2025
    Inventors: Arnulfo Curiel, Nicholas Anthony Curiel
  • Patent number: 12297034
    Abstract: The invention relates to a package of smoking articles comprising: a front wall; a rear wall; a bottom; two side walls; and at least a first support wall, which has a first group of seats for receiving, each one, a smoking article and is arranged in proximity to the front wall so as to be transversal to the front wall and to the rear wall. Each side wall has: a first portion proximal to the front wall; a second portion proximal to the rear wall; and a folding line arranged between the first portion and the second portion so as to allow the folding of the first portion on the second portion, or vice versa, causing the mutual distancing and approach of the front wall and of the rear wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: G.D SOCIETA' PER AZIONI
    Inventors: Roberto Polloni, Luca Paradiso, Lorena D'Alfonso, Giuliano Gamberini
  • Patent number: 12291388
    Abstract: A container includes a container main body and a cushioning. The container main body is configured with an accommodation space that is to accommodate a to-be-accommodated object with a flat plate shape. The container main body includes a base, a side wall, and a recess. The recess is formed in a peripheral part of the base and recessed from a surface of the base. The cushioning is to be set in the recess in multiple different postures. The cushioning has a first surface including a first receiving surface and a second receiving surface. In a state in which the cushioning in a first posture or a second posture is set in the recess, the first receiving surface or the second receiving surface faces the accommodation space and the second receiving surface or the first receiving surface is buried in the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: SAKAI DISPLAY PRODUCTS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Takashi Uchida
  • Patent number: 12280940
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a package for one or more delivery systems. The package includes a container and a lid hingedly connected to the container about a hinge line 5. The package further includes an inner frame comprising a side wall having a portion which extends from the container and which is received in the lid when the lid is closed. The portion of the side wall extending from the container includes at least two regions having different coefficients of friction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (INVESTMENTS) LIMITED
    Inventor: Paul Hodges
  • Patent number: 12279722
    Abstract: A stirring device is provided. The stirring device includes a stirring component and a base. the stirring component comprises a stirring portion and a holding portion, the stirring portion and the holding portion are connected to each other. The base defines an accommodating groove having an upper opening, at least one draining hole for communicating the accommodating groove with the outside is defined on a groove bottom wall of the accommodating groove, and the stirring portion is at least partially disposed in the accommodating groove. The stirring device that is capable of being properly placed and well protected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Inventor: Xiang Zeng
  • Patent number: 12275568
    Abstract: A packaging bag configured to pack a sheet in a folded-packaged manner includes a paper layer including a paper component, and a resin layer including a thermoplastic resin provided on both surfaces of the paper layer, wherein a proportion of the paper component in the packaging bag is 45% or more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: DAIO PAPER CORPORATION
    Inventor: Shinichi Warashina
  • Patent number: 12269643
    Abstract: A pallet comprising: (a) a base tray having one or more walls extending upward from the tray to create a perimeter around a central portion of the base tray; (b) an insert disposed on the central portion of the tray within the perimeter of the base tray, the insert being recessed from a terminal edge of the one or more walls; (c) a post secured within the perimeter of the tray and extend away from the base tray; and (d) a support assembly secured to the insert and positioned along the central portion of the base tray free of contact with the one or more walls, wherein the support includes a pair of support panels that are interconnected and secured to the insert free of an adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: Multi Packaging Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Simons, Jeff Williams, Shane Wright, Rick T. Vulgamott, Aaron McDonald, Shannon Hoover
  • Patent number: 12269647
    Abstract: A screw containment system is disclosed including a caddy, a first screw, an adhesive substance, and a cover. The caddy includes a plurality of recesses including a first recess extending from a first opening towards a second surface of the caddy. The first recess is sized to accept a screw therein and includes a counterbore at a distal end. The first screw is removably disposed in the first recess such that the screw head shoulder sits on an upper surface of the counterbore with the shank disposed in an inner recess of the counterbore. The adhesive substance is disposed within the drive of the first screw, the adhesive substance being configured to temporarily couple two objects together. The cover is removably coupled to the first surface of the caddy such that, while the cover is coupled to the first surface, the first screw held within the first recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Inventors: Bryan Barnes, Jaime Dodge
  • Patent number: 12256819
    Abstract: A case to carry wigs, units, and hair pieces includes a container device. The container device has a length, a width, and a depth. The container device includes a hinged lid on an open top portion. The hinged lid rotates between a closed position and an option position, where the closed position seals the open top portion, and the option position provides access to the open top portion. At least one divider is on an inside of the container device. The at least one divider is configured to divide the inside of the case into compartments. Each compartment is configured to store at least one of the wigs, the units or the hair pieces. A liner material is on the inside of the container device. The liner material is configured to protect the wigs, the units, the hair pieces, and combinations thereof, stored in the inside of the container device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Inventor: Marshette Foster