Patents Examined by Christopher E Veraa
  • Patent number: 10438517
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Kentaro Murayama, Kazuyuki Katagiri, Daisuke Baba, Yukihiko Sato, Shota Iijima, Haruki Matsumoto, Harumitsu Inoue
  • Patent number: 10438518
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Takaaki Banno, Yukiko Takami, Harumitsu Inoue, Haruki Matsumoto, Yukihiko Sato, Shino Maeda
  • Patent number: 10434810
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: HORIZON INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Yoshikazu Nakamura, Hiroki Yamamoto, Osamu Nishimura, Manami Umemoto
  • Patent number: 10427447
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Griff and Associates, L.P.
    Inventor: Timothy Roche
  • Patent number: 10431125
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Bedford Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert B. Ludlow, Justin C. King, Kim A. Milbrandt, Colin M. O'Donnell, Jeffrey D. Tschetter
  • Patent number: 10414454
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Han Tseng, Che-Wei Hsu
  • Patent number: 10403183
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Graphic Resource Group
    Inventors: Chester Allen Pyc, Jason Knight
  • Patent number: 10383444
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Inventor: Terah M. Parkins
  • Patent number: 10359145
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: UBS Business Solutions AG
    Inventors: Roland Brandes, Christoph Einsele
  • Patent number: 10349760
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Inventor: Matthew J. Peake
  • Patent number: 10351025
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: MAN TRUCK & BUS SE
    Inventors: Michael Scherello, Achim Burmeister
  • Patent number: 10350932
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: TOPPAN PRINTING CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Soko Koda
  • Patent number: 10347160
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Toshikazu Takayanagi, Chang-bong Shin
  • Patent number: 10336120
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Inventor: Gregory Caneer
  • Patent number: 10311758
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: CCL Label, Inc.
    Inventors: William Becker, Mark Fuller, Nicole Laski, Joseph Langan, Vince Mastandrea, Stan Serwon
  • Patent number: 10304356
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Corning Research & Development Corporation
    Inventor: Joseph C. Carls
  • Patent number: 10269270
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: COLEY CREATIVE LLC
    Inventors: Ann Coley, Stuart Harvey Lee, Jenna Marie Edgemon
  • Patent number: 10265938
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: K-International, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. White
  • Patent number: 10255743
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: ORELL FUSSLI SICHERHEITSDRUCK AG
    Inventors: Sylvain Chosson, Dieter Sauter
  • Patent number: 10207058
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBH
    Inventor: Stephan Riedel