Patents Examined by Andrew Perreault
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Patent number: 9370998Abstract: Systems and methods for assembling a fuel filler system for use in a vehicle are provided. The fuel filler system includes a closure device assembly and a fuel filler tube. A circumferential rim extends radially outwardly from a first end of the fuel filler tube. The rim has a non-planar cross-sectional shape. The fuel filler system also includes at least one catch member that extends from an inner surface of the closure device assembly. A seal member encircles a portion of the closure device assembly, and is axially spaced apart from the at least one catch member. After the closure device assembly is coupled to the fuel filler tube, the circumferential rim is axially captured between the at least one catch member and the seal member.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2013Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kazuhiro Kobayashi, Hidekazu Nobata, Masaru Tomimatsu, Hiroyuki Hagano
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Patent number: 9364107Abstract: A liquid container includes a cup having a brim forming an opening into an interior region of the cup. The container also includes a lid configured to mount on the brim of the cup to close the opening.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Berry Plastics CorporationInventors: Chris Bolek, Jonathan Eickhoff
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Patent number: 9352889Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing product includes a dispenser body having a sidewall. The sidewall generally defines first and second interior sections. The first interior section is configured to house the product, and the second interior section is configured for dispensing of product. The dispenser further includes lid having a lip configured to engage the dispenser body when the dispenser is in a closed position to form a seal. The dispenser further includes a release mechanism having an activation portion and an engagement portion. At least a portion of the activation portion is positioned about an aperture in the sidewall. The engagement portion is positioned in the second interior portion between the sidewall and the lip when the lid is in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2013Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: CSP Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jean-Pierre Giraud, Herve Pichot
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Patent number: 9352863Abstract: A system including a substrate with an adhesive panel, a shipping item removably attached to the adhesive panel, and a package envelope including the shipping item removably attached to the adhesive panel, where a location of the adhesive panel within the package envelope renders the package envelope suitable for an automated handling process of a shipping authority.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2008Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: LUCE COMMUNICATIONS LLCInventors: Lynn Marie Bishop, Frank Zuniga, William Kenneth Robinson, Reginald Lawrence Vasseur, Jr., Jack Thompson, III
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Patent number: 9339138Abstract: A hair carrying system to carry hairpieces, such as hair extensions, utilizing a hanger to hold the hairpiece, and an elongated bag having an opening through which the hanger with the hairpiece can be introduced inside the bag, the bag having a top slit through which a hook portion of the hanger can protrude so that the hanger can hang the hairpiece and the bag in a safe location.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2015Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: BELLAMI, HAIR, LLCInventors: Nikki Eslami, Julius Salerno
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Patent number: 9334093Abstract: A carton for holding a plurality of containers. The carton comprises a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels can comprise a top panel and a side panel. An insert comprises a central panel and a crown retention panel foldably connected to the central panel. An attachment flap can be foldably connected to the crown retention panel. The top panel can at least partially overlap the central panel, at least a portion of the crown retention panel can be spaced apart from the side panel in the interior of the carton, and at least a portion of the attachment flap can be at least partially in face-to-face contact with the side panel.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2014Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: John Murdick Holley, Jr.
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Patent number: 9330641Abstract: A percussionist's towel comprises a terry-cloth towel having a deformable band centrally located between the long edges of the towel and preferably including grommets along the shorter edges of the towel. The deformable band may comprise a pocket filled with microbeads, foam, padding, flocculation, or other substances used for pillows. The towel and deformable band are sound-deadening. The deformable band deters percussion mallets or the like from rolling off the towel when the towel is placed on a music stand that has been set into a generally horizontal position to function as a table.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2014Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Inventor: Brian Massimo
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Patent number: 9308092Abstract: The invention relates to a package for receiving an adapter sleeve for a hip endoprosthesis, the hip endoprosthesis comprising a ball head which has to be pushed onto the adapter sleeve with a defined pushing-on force. For simplification and secure fastening of the ball head on the adapter sleeve, it is proposed according to the invention that a device for the mounting of the ball head on the adapter sleeve is integrated in the package and this device comprises indicating elements which indicate that the defined pushing-on force has been reached when the ball head is pressed onto the adapter sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2007Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: CeramTec GmbHInventors: Martin Dietrich, Patricie Merkert, Roman Preuss, Paul Silberer, Heinrich Wecker
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Patent number: 9312157Abstract: A front opening wafer container suitable for large wafers such as 450 mm utilizes componentry with separate fasteners to lock the componentry together in an expedient manner providing robust connections and cost efficiencies. A container portion has an open front and receives on a bottom surface a base plate secured by twist lock connectors that also provide recesses for purge grommets. Kinematic coupling components readily and robustly lock onto the base plate. Interior wafer support components latch onto brackets on the side walls utilizing a separate locking insert with holding tabs and locking detents. A wafer retainer provides support and counters enhanced wafer sag associated with 450 mm wafers when the door is installed and seated.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2012Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: ENTEGRIS, INC.Inventors: Michael S. Adams, Barry Gregerson, Matthew A. Fuller
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Patent number: 9307852Abstract: A fluid dispenser and dispensing valve are described, and wherein the dispensing valve includes a valve housing having a wall which defines an internal cavity, and wherein a passageway is formed through the wall of the valve housing; a valve control element is provided and which has a deformable sidewall which is placed within the valve housing in one of a plurality of possible configurations. At least a portion of the sidewall of the valve control element deforms when a vacuum is created in the internal cavity of the valve housing so as to facilitate the controllable delivery of a fluid into the valve housing. The sidewall of the valve control element has a variable thickness dimension.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2013Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: ZAK DESIGNS, INC.Inventor: Jeff Steininger
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Patent number: 9302832Abstract: A compostable container has a top frame with a top frame opening, a base, an elongate connector coupling the top frame with the base, and a wall. The top end of the wall is coupled to the top frame, the bottom end of the wall is coupled to the base, the first side end of the wall is coupled to the elongate connector, and the second side end of the wall is coupled to the elongate connector, in such a way as to prevent direct exposure of the edges of the wall to the interior volume of the container and any water-based liquid substance contained within the container. The wall is formed of a water-permeable, biodegradable, and compostable material coated with a biodegradable, water-impermeable coating that forms a lining across the interior facing wall surface of the wall.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Greater Good, Inc.Inventor: Sung Park
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Patent number: 9290312Abstract: A double-walled container including an inner sleeve, an outer sleeve and a base is provided. The inner sleeve is positioned within the outer sleeve. A sidewall cavity may be formed between an inner sleeve sidewall and an outer sleeve sidewall. The lower end of the outer sleeve forms an elongated loop located below a lowermost edge of the inner sleeve. A flange may extend from the elongated loop upwardly above the lowermost edge of the inner sleeve and is attached to the inner sleeve. The elongated loop may form a loop cavity. The loop cavity may be in fluid communication with the sidewall cavity.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2013Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Dart Container CorporationInventor: Alexander Brown
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Patent number: 9284099Abstract: A child-resistant package includes a seal for sealing a package and a latch for securing the package in a closed position. According to embodiments, the package includes a first shell portion having a first closed lip and a second shell portion having a second closed lip. According to embodiments, the seal may be formed by the engagement of an angled outer wall of the first closed lip with a bent or deformed thin wall of the second closed lip. The package may also incorporate one or more elastomeric ancillary face and/or side seals. The first and second shell portions may be joined by a hinge, such as a double hinge. Additionally, the insert may include a dispenser assembly that controls the dispensing of product from a product containing space to a dispenser receptacle. A spring may bias the latch in a locked or rest position.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2012Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: CSP Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jean-Pierre Giraud, Michel Zbirka, Herve Pichot, Bruce Rabinne, Micheline Zbirka
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Patent number: 9284084Abstract: A carton for containing at least one article. The carton comprises at least one panel that can form an interior of the carton. The carton comprises at least one protection feature for protecting the articles from breakage. The article protection feature can comprise at least one feature in end flaps of the carton. The article protection feature can comprise an article protection flap foldably connected to the at least one panel. The article protection flap can be moveable between a first position and a second position wherein the article protection flap is folded relative to the at least one panel.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2012Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Michael R. Schmal, O'Neal Alexander, Mark Baldino, Michael Cerio, John Murdick Holley, Jr., Frank N. Moncrief, Raymond S. Kastanek, Colin Ford
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Patent number: 9278805Abstract: The disclosure describes a novel collection bin for a waste collection vehicle. The collection bin includes an automated cover system.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2013Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS GROUPInventor: John Domenic Curotto
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Patent number: 9272826Abstract: A closure with a locking mechanism, particularly developed for containers or packaging of fluid products with different consistencies, said closure provided with ergonomic lines which facilitate its handling and further provided with a locking mechanism consisting of a locking pin and a housing to protect the content of the container, safeguarding its properties for a longer period of time, and protecting the user during handling of said dispenser, is provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2012Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: MBF EMBALAGENS LTDA.Inventors: Marcelo Santarelli, Timothy M. Mazurkiewicz, Luis Agustin Barrera, Hernan Gabriel Torres
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Patent number: 9260270Abstract: The invention provides a packaged tow being characterized in that a carbon fiber precursor tow having a flattened shape in cross section and having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface is layered and packaged in a packaging container in untwisted state. A front end and a back end of the carbon fiber precursor tow thus packaged are placed on a top of the fully-packaged carbon fiber precursor tow. When the front end and a back end of the tow are respectively applied with top/bottom surface identification means to identify top and bottom surfaces thereof, top and bottom surfaces on front ends and back ends of tows packaged in a plurality of packaging containers can be correctly identified and joined. As a result, thread breakage due to heat accumulation in twisted parts in a flame proofing process can be prevented from happening.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2010Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd.Inventors: Katsuhiko Ikeda, Atsushi Kawamura, Hiromasa Inada
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Patent number: 9260229Abstract: A lockable child container assembly includes a housing that has a first end wall, a second end wall and a perimeter wall attached to and extending between the first and second ends walls. The housing has a door therein for opening an access aperture in the perimeter wall to allow for accessing of an interior of the housing. A lock is mounted on the housing and releasably locks the door in a closed position covering the access aperture. A mount is attached to the housing and covers a portion of the lock facing outwardly of the housing. A lock actuator is removably mounted on the mount. The lock actuator is extendable through the mount to engage the lock and release door from the closed position. The lock actuator is removably mounted on the mount such that the lock is covered by the lock actuator.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2014Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Inventor: Ira Ongchangco
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Patent number: 9254229Abstract: A packaging unit for holding a plurality of articles, preferably disposable articles, such, as plasters, tissues, gauze, etc. The packaging unit comprises a holding member (2) comprising a first part (5) with at most fifteen spaced apart flaps (6), and a second part (7), the first and second parts being arranged oppositely each other. A plurality of articles are arranged and retained between the first and second parts in such a manner that an individual article can be removed from the packaging unit. The packaging unit is insertable in a dispenser (13) and may serve as a refill package. Furthermore, a dispenser for delivering disposable articles, the dispenser comprising a retaining part (14) for retaining a packaging unit and an opening (15) allowing a packaging unit to be inserted and allowing an individual article to be delivered. The opening is arranged in such a manner that an individual article may be delivered from the dispenser by pulling it in a substantially downwards direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2007Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: PLUM A/SInventors: Bo Winther Barkholt, Poul Bertelsen, Flemming Buch, Karsten Plum
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Patent number: 9238528Abstract: A dual-cup assembly includes an inner cup and an outer cup in which the inner cup is inserted. Each of the inner and outer cups has flange extending from the outside thereof. A fastening unit is mounted to the two respective flanges to connect the inner cup and the outer cup together. A room is defined between the inner cup and the outer cup.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2014Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Inventor: Yu Fang