Patents Examined by Christopher E Veraa
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Patent number: 10438517Abstract: A medium includes a base layer and a separation layer. Regions are defined along a first direction. The regions include: a first region in which a portion of the medium which is in contact with the separation layer includes opposite end portions in a second direction, and at least the opposite end portions are stickable; a second region in which a portion of the medium which is in contact with the separation layer is non-stickable; and a third region in which a portion of the medium which is in contact with the separation layer is stickable. A longest length of the first region in the second direction is less than a length of the second region or the third region in the second direction at a particular position in the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2017Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Kentaro Murayama, Kazuyuki Katagiri, Daisuke Baba, Yukihiko Sato, Shota Iijima, Haruki Matsumoto, Harumitsu Inoue
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Patent number: 10438518Abstract: A label medium includes a label including: information-printable first and second indicator portions; first and second wrapping portions; a first through portion having at least a portion of a first hole or a first slit; and a second through portion having at least a portion of a second hole or a second slit. The first indicator portion, the first wrapping portion, and the first through portion are arranged in this order in a first direction. The second indicator portion, the second wrapping portion, and the second through portion are arranged in this order in one of the first direction or a second direction. The first indicator portion and the second indicator portion are at least connected to each other via a line. The first hole or the first slit and the second hole or the second slit are at least partly symmetric with respect to the imaginary line.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2018Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Takaaki Banno, Yukiko Takami, Harumitsu Inoue, Haruki Matsumoto, Yukihiko Sato, Shino Maeda
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Patent number: 10434810Abstract: A first press unit 2 presses each of a plurality of signatures S along a fold f, the signatures being supplied one at a time with the fold facing forward. The unit is arranged a signature conveyance unit 3 that conveys each signature received from the first press unit while controlling the attitude to make the fold orthogonal to the conveyance direction. The unit is arranged a gluing unit 4 that applies glue to both lateral edges of a top surface of each signature received from the signature conveyance unit. The unit is arranged an accumulation unit 5 that sequentially stacks the signatures received from the gluing unit on one another while jogging the stacked signatures to form a book block B. The unit is arranged a second press unit 6 that discharges the book block received from the accumulation unit after pressing the same along the folds.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2015Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: HORIZON INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Yoshikazu Nakamura, Hiroki Yamamoto, Osamu Nishimura, Manami Umemoto
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Patent number: 10427447Abstract: The invention provides a free flowing copolymer between disparate plastic layers to thermally balance between the two differently expanding/contracting materials. The “primer” layer or “thermal balance layer” fully encapsulates the PET layer and can absorb the difference between the internal PET layer with any layer bonded to the encapsulated PET without cracking, bending or pitting and can “reset” into position when the heating/cooling has ended to make planar plastic core sheets for products such as credit cards, gift cards and the like.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Griff and Associates, L.P.Inventor: Timothy Roche
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Patent number: 10431125Abstract: A linear series of connected unitary sheet-like merchandise labeling articles, each of which comprises a labeling tag flatly cojoined along a unifying flat bond zone with a flexible elastic layer that extends away from the tag and includes an elastic fastening loop. Adjacent labeling articles of the series are ruptureably connected in a manner permitting the series to be handled as a unit while at the same time permitting ruptureable separation of individual merchandise labeling articles from the series. In one embodiment, the linear series is wound into roll form.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2018Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Bedford Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert B. Ludlow, Justin C. King, Kim A. Milbrandt, Colin M. O'Donnell, Jeffrey D. Tschetter
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Patent number: 10414454Abstract: A distinguishing system for a saddle contacting mode includes a saddle and a deformable pressure sensing apparatus. The deformable pressure sensing apparatus is disposed on the saddle, wherein the deformable pressure sensing apparatus deforms in response to a sitting pressure, and a saddle type is determined in accordance with the deformation. The deformable pressure sensing apparatus can actually acquire the pelvis contact shape. The deformation is visible on the saddle after the sitting pressure is released, and the deformation can be compared with a comparison table to determine the suitable saddle type for the user instantly. Therefore, the distinguishing system could save the test time and reduce the production cost.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2015Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wei-Han Tseng, Che-Wei Hsu
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Patent number: 10403183Abstract: A display apparatus is provided that includes a plurality of contiguously arranged adjustable mounting brackets. Each of the plurality of adjustable mounting brackets includes at least one adjustable bracket that is proximally and distally extendable and a set of contiguously arranged display frames configured to be interchangeably secured to distal attachment portions of the adjustable mounting brackets. The adjustable bracket of each adjustable mounting bracket is configured to adjust to a size of the set of contiguously arranged display frames such that edges of each display frame are in contact to create a contiguous arrangement of the set of display frames.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2017Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Graphic Resource GroupInventors: Chester Allen Pyc, Jason Knight
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Patent number: 10383444Abstract: An arm and chin support device for a user that is to be seated for an extended time period. The arm and chin support includes a lap support having a base for resting on the lap of a user. The base includes a first leg pad, a second leg pad, and an intermediate curved pad that joins the first and second leg pads together. A length adjustable central mast is pivotally attached to the intermediate curved pad. Also included is an arm support that is movably adjustable. The arm support includes a tubular member and an arm carrier for supporting an arm of a user. In addition, a chin support is pivotally attached to an upper end of the central mast.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2017Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Inventor: Terah M. Parkins
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Patent number: 10359145Abstract: A display system includes a table, a track carried by the table, a display device, a mount member, and an orienting mechanism. The mount member is slidable on the track to different locations on the track to enable the display device to be located at the different locations on the track. The orienting mechanism is constructed and arranged to be operatively connected to the display device and the mount member and to facilitate movement of the display device between a first configuration in which the display device is configured to be positioned substantially parallel to a top surface of the table, and a second configuration in which the display device is configured to be substantially inclined with respect to the top surface of the table. The orienting mechanism includes a biasing mechanism that, when actuated, moves the display device from the first configuration to the second configuration.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2015Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: UBS Business Solutions AGInventors: Roland Brandes, Christoph Einsele
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Patent number: 10349760Abstract: A rotating frame apparatus for a painting or other rectangular plane-based medium allows compact, rotational rendering of a display piece for viewing from multiple perspectives. A rotational hub adapts to wall or horizontal mounting, and includes adjustable, opposed pairs of arms that attach to stretcher bars or a perimeter of the rectangular piece. Fixation members secure the arms at the prescribed length while remaining hidden behind the display piece. The arms terminate in an attachment member that doubles as a handle and standoff to facilitate rotation and maintain a distance from a wall or mounting surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Inventor: Matthew J. Peake
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Patent number: 10351025Abstract: A vehicle seat, in particular a passenger seat for a bus, includes a seat member with a seat upholstery carrier and seat upholstery, which is rigidly arranged on the seat upholstery carrier; the vehicle seat also includes a backrest with a back upholstery carrier and back upholstery, which is rigidly arranged on the back upholstery carrier; and a support structure for receiving forces which act on the vehicle seat. The support structure is constructed as a rigid carrier frame arranged at the peripheral side outside the seat member and the backrest and which is connected to the seat upholstery carrier and the back upholstery carrier. The carrier frame has carrier rails which are arranged in pairs and which extend along opposing lateral edges of the seat member and the backrest.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2014Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: MAN TRUCK & BUS SEInventors: Michael Scherello, Achim Burmeister
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Patent number: 10350932Abstract: A display body includes a first surface, a second surface, a first optical component, and a second optical component. The first surface includes a first optical surface and a second optical surface. First light is incident on the first surface from an observation side. The second surface is located opposite to the observation side with respect to the first surface. Second light is incident on the second surface from a side opposite to the observation side with respect to the second surface. The first optical component forms first information, which is displayed on the observation side, from the first light received on the first optical surface. The second optical component receives the second light transmitted through the second surface, forms second information, which is displayed on the observation side, from the second light, and emits the second information from the second optical surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: TOPPAN PRINTING CO., LTD.Inventor: Soko Koda
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Patent number: 10347160Abstract: An electronic apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a first body and a second body configured to move with respect to each other, a rollable display, a roller rotatably supported in the first body, wherein a first end portion of the rollable display is fixed to the roller and the rollable display is wound around an outer circumference of the roller, and a tensile force application portion configured to apply an elastic force to the roller to rotate in a direction to wind the display, the tensile force application portion rotating with the roller, in which, as the first body and second body move with respect to each other, the rollable display is wound around the roller to be accommodated in the first body or is released from the roller to expanding between the first body and the second body in a length direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2016Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Toshikazu Takayanagi, Chang-bong Shin
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Patent number: 10336120Abstract: Embodiments for a rigid protective cover and closure are provided. The rigid protective cover and closure includes an edge frame with a pull bar, spine insert, connector arms with connector ends, wherein the connector ends define an extend aperture, wherein the connector ends each include a pivot tab, a slide peg, a spring housing, and a spring band. Generally speaking, these components are structured such that pivot tabs of the connector ends are fastened to the spine insert.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2018Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Inventor: Gregory Caneer
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Patent number: 10311758Abstract: In one aspect, a self-laminating identification band is provided. The band is formed from the face stock of a form sheet, with a laminating flap that folds over a printed surface. Adhesive is provided along the flap and along at least one end of the band, so as to allow the band to positioned and looped around itself.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2017Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: CCL Label, Inc.Inventors: William Becker, Mark Fuller, Nicole Laski, Joseph Langan, Vince Mastandrea, Stan Serwon
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Patent number: 10304356Abstract: A registration carrier assembly (300) that enables parallel tagging of a geometrically regular set of objects is described. The registration carrier assembly (300) includes a registration carrier (310) comprising a frame (311) surrounding a window (312) through the registration carrier, a first pressure sensitive adhesive coated on one side of the registration carrier (310) and a plurality of regularly spaced tags (100) distributed across the registration carrier and adhered to the registration carrier. Each of the tags includes a tab portion having a unique printed identifier, an anchor portion (120) to attach the tag to one of the objects of the geometrically regular set, and a tether portion connecting the tab portion to the anchor portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2015Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Corning Research & Development CorporationInventor: Joseph C. Carls
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Patent number: 10269270Abstract: A poster handle including one or more support members, each support member having a support body with one or more support extensions and one or more securing elements on at least a portion of an attachment side of the support member, and a handle member including an attachment section, one or more gripping sections and one or more securing elements on an attachment side of the attachment section.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2013Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: COLEY CREATIVE LLCInventors: Ann Coley, Stuart Harvey Lee, Jenna Marie Edgemon
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Patent number: 10265938Abstract: A sign support includes a mounting bracket and a sign holder. The mounting bracket selectively engages an associated fixture. The sign holder has a mounting bracket engaging member and a sign holding member that engages and holds a sign. An adhesive fastens the mounting bracket engaging member to the mounting bracket. The adhesive is an upstream adhesive such that the user receives the mounting bracket already bonded to the sign holder.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2010Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: K-International, Inc.Inventor: Michael J. White
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Patent number: 10255743Abstract: A security device for verifying an authenticity of a security document comprises an at least partially transparent substrate with a first surface and a second surface. A first pattern is arranged on the first surface. A second pattern is arranged on said second surface. The first and the second pattern each comprise a plurality of pixels with at least three different gray levels visible from a macroscopic perspective. The first and second pattern cover only gray levels in a range between 20% black and 80% black, in particular between 35% black and 65% black. The first pattern is inverted with respect to the second pattern.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2014Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: ORELL FUSSLI SICHERHEITSDRUCK AGInventors: Sylvain Chosson, Dieter Sauter
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Patent number: 10207058Abstract: The present invention relates to a pen-type drug injection device, comprising a dose scale drum (22) and having a housing (12) with a window (14) covered by an optical filter (50), the dose scale drum being displaceable axially relative to the housing during dose setting such that the dose value set can be read through the window while at least a portion of the dose scale drum protrudes from the housing. The dose values (42) are printed on an information surface (40) of the drum as an illegible pattern (48) together with a coding pattern (44), wherein the dose values (42) and the coding pattern (44) are designed such that light (52) reflected by or emanating from the illegible pattern (48) interacts with the optical filter (50) in such a way that the dose values (42) are exclusively recognizable through the optical filter (50) but not on the part of the dose scale drum protruding from the housing. The optical filter can be a color filter or a polarization filter in order to achieve the desired effect.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2015Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBHInventor: Stephan Riedel