Patents Examined by Anthony D. Stashick
  • Patent number: 11407582
    Abstract: A spill containment system for container tanks which include a liquid container and a steel frame surrounding the liquid container. The overall dimensions of the container tank are approximately twenty feet long, eight feet wide and eight and a half feet high. Beneath one or more stacked container tanks is a containment pan assembly including a liquid-tight pan having an interior capable of holding at least a portion of the contents of one liquid container. The containment pan assembly has an upper rectangular section that supports the container tanks and also has a length of about twenty feet and a width of eight feet. However, the entire height of the containment pan assembly is between eight inches and twenty-four inches. Additional similarly constructed containment pan assemblies are arranged adjacent the first assembly with hoses interconnecting the interiors of the several liquid-tight pans of the several containment pan assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Environmental Resolutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. Hirsh, William H. Kirchner
  • Patent number: 11407569
    Abstract: A packaged bundle using a special designed packaging channel for dunnage is disclosed. The packaging channel dunnage has a channel with hemmed edges and swedged ends exhibiting a two-curved profile to provide a more secure bundle and improved safety during transport and handling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Telling Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Charles Andrew Haba, William J. Gibbs, Stephen Charles Linch
  • Patent number: 11407577
    Abstract: A microwave popcorn bag for containing and heating popcorn kernels in a microwave oven. The bag is constructed of a laminated fibrous material and comprises a base panel, top panel, side panels, and interior space. The side panels have gussets with fold areas and fold lines that are adjacent to the base panel and that enable the bag to expand. An oil-resistant microwave susceptor film is laminated with the fibrous material and extends laterally across the base panel and the fold lines into the fold areas. Microwave interactive material is confined to the base panel. As the popcorn is heated, the bag expands and the microwave susceptor film forms a tray structure that collects oil and resists it penetrating through the fibrous material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Inventor: Jeffrey T. Watkins
  • Patent number: 11407305
    Abstract: A tank flap or charging flap arrangement for a vehicle includes a housing body and a tank flap or charging flap mounted for pivot between a closed position and an open position by means of an actuating arrangement. A locking device releasably locks the flap in the closed position. The actuating arrangement includes a pivot arm mounted pivotably at a first end on the housing body and connected pivotably at a second end to the flap and a control lever connected pivotably at a first end to the flap. Pivot axes of the pivotable connections of pivot arm and control lever to the flap run parallel to and offset laterally from one another. During movement of the flap between the closed and the open position, the control lever is guided at a second end an elongated hole in the pivot arm and in a guide curve of the housing body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventor: Christian Beck
  • Patent number: 11401095
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to an article top engaging device, a carrier for packaging one or more articles and a blank for forming the carrier. The article carrier 90 comprises an engaging panel 12 and an article top engaging device RT defined therein. The engaging panel 12 has at least one top-receiving opening defined by an aperture A1 defined therein and having a perimeter. The engaging panel 12 comprises a plurality of cut lines 20/22 each extending radially away from the perimeter. Each of the cut lines 20/22 comprises a linear portion 20 and an arcuate portion 22. The arcuate portion 22 is contiguously arranged with the linear portion 20. The engaging panel 12 comprises a fold line 18/19 extending between the linear portions 20 of adjacent pairs of the plurality of cut lines 20/22 so as to define engaging tabs 16 foldably connected to the engaging panel 12 and struck therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: WESTROCK MWV, LLC
    Inventor: Cullen B. Rosenbrien
  • Patent number: 11400025
    Abstract: A container including at least one connection opening and at least one connection part, wherein grooves and engaging elements are provided as interacting connection elements to connect the container and the connection part, and in the connected state a respective engaging element is arranged in a receiving portion of a groove, which receiving portion is arranged substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the container, wherein the container and the connection part have run-on elements with run-on surfaces which run obliquely with respect to the longitudinal axis of the container, which run-on surfaces interact by means of rotational movement between the container and the connection part, in such a way that the engaging elements can be moved out of the receiving portion of the respective groove and, in a rotated position, the engaging connection between the container and the connection part is released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: MAM BABYARTIKEL GESELLSCHAFT M.B.H.
    Inventor: Peter Roehrig
  • Patent number: 11400636
    Abstract: A base made from plastic material for a motor vehicle tank accessory, including protrusions to be welded to a preform during production of the tank by blowing the preform, wherein: the base includes a solid surface recessed from the protrusions, the solid surface including a part without protrusions and a part taken up by the protrusions, the area of the part of the solid surface without protrusions is at least equal to one times the area of the solid surface taken up by the protrusions, the height of the protrusions relative to the solid surface is between 0.6 mm and 0.8 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: PLASTIC OMNIUM ADVANCED INNOVATION AND RESEARCH
    Inventors: Jean-Francois Coing, Arnaud Tryoen, Sebastien Jouie, Yvonnig Guezennec, Odile Sehier
  • Patent number: 11390456
    Abstract: An assembly for maturing distilled spirits comprises a shipping container and a racking system positioned within the shipping container. The racking system includes a racking column attached to a pair of racking rails for supporting one or more barrels inside the shipping container. An external surface of the side walls of the shipping container has a light reflective value of less than about 10 while an external surface of the roof of the shipping container has a light reflective value of about 75 or more to induce a convective air flow around the racking system. Systems for maturing distilled spirits include a plurality of the assemblies for maturing distilled spirits in a stacked configuration. Methods for maturing distilled spirits comprise placing a plurality of barrels including distilled spirits on the racking system of an assembly for a period of time and under conditions sufficient to age the distilled spirits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Inventor: Patrick Daniel Nall
  • Patent number: 11390432
    Abstract: The present invention disclosed a rotary lid for a water container, comprises a lid body (1), a rotary handle (2), and a suction nozzle (3), when the rotary handle (2) and the suction nozzle (3) are rested on the lid body, the sucking water inlet (30) is not in communication with the connecting water inlet (10) on the lid body (1); and when the suction nozzle (3) rotates up by the rotary handle (2), the sucking water inlet (30) on the suction nozzle (3) is in communication with the connecting water inlet (10) on the lid body (1). The present invention further disclosed a drinking cup thereof. When the rotary handle is rotated up with only one hand, the sucking water inlet can be communicated with the connecting water inlet, then the sucking water inlet is opened, so that it is convenient for drinking; and, when the rotary handle is rotated down, the suction nozzle rotates together, then the sucking water inlet is not communicated with the connecting water inlet, so that the sucking water inlet is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Ningbo Lisi Houseware Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Lixin Li, Yongning Zhou
  • Patent number: 11390414
    Abstract: The invention relates to a container made of plastic material comprising a petaloid bottom having an axis of symmetry and comprising a central dome that projects toward the interior of the container; a series of feet projecting toward the exterior of the container that radiate from the central dome and each of which has a crest path that extends from an external edge of the dome to a peak radially remote from the dome; and a series of valleys each formed as a hollow between successive feet. Each crest path has an internal section extending from the external edge of the dome to a junction at a distance R2 from the central axis. Each crest path also has an external section extending from the junction tangentially in line with the internal section to the peak. The distances R1 and R2 are in a ratio where 45%?R1/R2?60%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: SIDEL PARTICIPATIONS
    Inventors: Laurent Naveau, Sylvain Meillerais
  • Patent number: 11390455
    Abstract: A stackable container system is configured to provide stacked receptacles for receiving bulk material therein. The stackable container system includes a first receptacle configured to provide a respective stacked receptacle. The first receptacle includes a receptable bottom, a receptable top, and a receptacle side extending along an upright container axis between the receptacle bottom and top, with the first receptacle presenting a container chamber. The receptacle top is configured to at least partly support another one of the stacked receptacles stacked relative thereto along the upright container axis. The receptacle top and the receptacle side have, respectively, a top peripheral margin and a side peripheral margin that extend laterally about the upright container axis, with at least part of the top peripheral margin being laterally outboard of the side peripheral margin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Custom Metalcraft, Inc.
    Inventors: Clark Austin Holden, Deborah Nichole Holden, Rodney Arthur Mease, Peter Joseph Brunn, Gregory Paul Stout, Dwayne Holden
  • Patent number: 11389019
    Abstract: The utilitarian function of the engagement features on a lidded vessel is at least partially camouflaged so that the engagement features' utilitarian function is less apparent to the consumer after the lid is removed. The lidded vessel may be, for example, a lidded drinking glass—such as a lidded wine glass, beer glass, whiskey tumbler or soda glass—that is sold pre-filled and sealed with the wine, beer, whiskey or soda already inside. The camouflaging may be accomplished using one or more camouflaging techniques, some or all of them involving the presence of non-engagement elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: CELEBRATE EVERYWHERE, LLC
    Inventors: John R. Bergida, Marvin M. Bergida, Justin D. Eakes
  • Patent number: 11383881
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a panel including a peripheral edge to be connected to a container body of a container, and a tab connected to the panel, which tab includes a front tab part and a rear tab part for gripping and forming an opening in the panel, wherein the panel is provided with means preventing an external can structure to engage with the rear tab part, and to a can body and a can including such a panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Ardagh MP Group Netherlands B.V.
    Inventor: Fabrice Leboucher
  • Patent number: 11376726
    Abstract: A magnetic tool container, including a tool storing portion, including a main body to magnetically attract at least one item thereto, at least one elongated receiving aperture disposed on at least a portion of the main body to store at least one first item therein, at least one small receiving aperture disposed on at least a portion of the main body to store at least one second item therein, a mobile device holding portion disposed on at least a portion of a side of the main body to receive a mobile device therein, and at least one illuminating device disposed on at least a portion of a bottom surface of the main body to illuminate a surrounding area thereof, a surface connector to removably connect to a surface, and a moving arm disposed on a first end to the main body and on a second end to the surface connector to connect the tool storing portion to the surface connector, such that the tool storing portion is suspended therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Inventor: Jason Howard
  • Patent number: 11377294
    Abstract: A tray for restraining movement of a rollable object, such as one that can roll or rock out of position on a conveyor, is formed of a single sheet. The tray includes a base and upstanding structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: David Alspaugh
  • Patent number: 11375831
    Abstract: A propeller food plate assembly has a plate component and a propeller component that includes a plurality of propellers that subdivide the plate into a plurality of compartments for holding food during a dining activity. During a different recreational activity, the components rotate when the assembly is thrown and spun in the air. During flight, the components initially engage each other in a torque-transmitting relationship, and subsequently move apart. The propellers have contoured, aerodynamic surfaces configured to enhance an aerodynamic flight characteristic of the assembly, One or more light sources may be mounted on the assembly to emit light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Inventor: Leonid Shendelman
  • Patent number: 11376725
    Abstract: A tool holder includes: a base, including a chassis, a boss and a convex shaft formed with an abutment plate. A rotating sleeve, including a seat and a quadrangular sleeve joint, and a groove is formed on the bottom surface of the seat to set on the boss. The hollow chamber in the quadrangular sleeve joint is laterally formed with elastic pieces. An intermediate wall is formed between the hollow chamber and the groove, and the intermediate wall is formed with a perforation. A segmented positioning member, including an engaging part formed on the periphery of the boss, and first and second inserting parts. The first and second inserting parts are formed on the circumferential wall of the groove of the rotating sleeve. An elastic anti-dropping flange is formed on the convex shaft of the base, and the outer diameter must be larger than the diameter of the corresponding perforation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Inventor: Chih-Chien Hsieh
  • Patent number: 11370585
    Abstract: A venting cap liner has a bottom surface facing an annular bottle lip surrounding an open top end of a bottle neck, and a top surface facing an inner top wall of a closure cap, the liner being configured to provide a gas-permeable but liquid-impervious seal that is resistant to rupture when a downwardly directed torque is applied in a thickness direction of the liner body to compression seal the liner body between the annular bottle lip and the inner top wall of the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Tekni-Plex, Inc.
    Inventors: Munish Shah, Palanikkumaran Muthiah
  • Patent number: 11370589
    Abstract: A package is described for housing a product supported upon a blister portion of the package. The product may be an item whose weight may be supported by the blister. For some products such as cables, wires, or hoses the product may also be held in a desired shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: WESTROCK MWV LLC
    Inventors: Francisco J. Garcia, Meng-Chuan Wu, Gregory P. Hayter, Matthew E. Zacherle, Mary Kathryn Suttle
  • Patent number: 11370242
    Abstract: Folders are disclosed. In some embodiments, the folder may include a unitary planar material folded along a transverse fold forming a front panel and a rear panel. The front panel may be folded over the rear panel along the transverse fold. At least one reference apparatus may be formed with at least one of the front and rear panels. The at least one reference apparatus may be configured to be detached from the at least one of the front and rear panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: ASI Business Group
    Inventors: Jeffrey N Olsen, Agopos Ghossein