Patents Examined by Cynthia Collado
  • Protective cover with lock-in design
    Patent number: 9532633
    Abstract: The present invention is a cover system for a device that includes a base with outer and inner surfaces. The outer surface includes a plurality of polygonal recesses, each having a bottom and a plurality of side walls with wall surfaces. Each one of the polygonal recesses has at least one wall in common with at least one other recess. The invention also includes one or more polygonal inserts with, each polygonal insert having a cap with two sides and a first stem extending from one side of the cap. The stem is shaped to form a friction fit when inserted into a recess. Some stems may include an o-ring that fits into a groove extending along all wall surface of a recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Inventors: Chee K. Tan, Yannie K. Tan
  • Uniform and accessories organizer assembly
    Patent number: 9527630
    Abstract: A uniform and accessories organizer assembly ensures that a user's uniform and related accessories are readily accessible when preparing to dress for the related event. The assembly includes a support panel having a front surface. A plurality of pockets is coupled to the front surface. The pockets include a plurality of primary pockets. A plurality of sheaths is provided. Each sheath is coupled to each of the primary pockets. An open upper end of each sheath defines an access opening extending into the associated sheath. Each sheath is configured to receive a labeling panel having indicia thereon through the access opening of the associated sheath for labeling of the associated primary pocket. Each sheath is translucent to permit viewing into the sheath. A hook is coupled to the support panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Inventors: Scott Whitmore, Mirasol Whitmore
  • Blow molded rectangular container
    Patent number: 9511890
    Abstract: An extrusion blow molded plastic container includes a main body portion, a finish portion, and a continuous ledge. The finish portion defines an opening, and includes an upper surface and an outer surface that defines a substantially rectangular shape with rounded corners when viewed in transverse cross-section. The shape of the finish portion when viewed in transverse cross-section is smaller than the shape of the main body portion. The continuous ledge is defined between the outer surface of the main body portion and the outer surface of the finish portion. The ledge has a first width, adjacent to one of the rounded corners of the finish portion, that is greater than a second width that is not adjacent to one of the rounded corners of the finish portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: GRAHAM PACKAGING COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Matthew T. Gill, Edward J. Roubal, III, Raymond A. Pritchett, Jr., Larry M. Taylor, Jeffrey Snyder
  • Handbag protection device
    Patent number: 9498038
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a handbag protection device includes a base region to facilitate the retention of shape of the protected handbag and one or more flap extension(s) to facilitate the separation of one or more cover(s), flap(s), or other enclosure(s) of the handbag from the body or one or more other part(s) or component(s) of the handbag. The handbag protection device may include one or more attached, unattached, detachable, or other operatively coupled support extension(s) that enclose(s), partially enclose(s), or wrap(s) around or cover(s) any chain(s), strap(s), handle(s), decoration(s) or other part(s) or component(s) of the handbag that can be used for carrying, hanging, ornamentation or other purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Three Pearls LLC
    Inventor: Jamie McLaughlin
  • Electrical box having sight window and mounting assembly
    Patent number: 9496698
    Abstract: An electrical box and support assembly includes an electrical box and a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket has a support arm for coupling with the bottom side of the electrical box. The support arm has printed or embossed indicia identifying the load rating of the mounting bracket. The electrical box has a bottom wall with a sight window with a dimension to enable visual inspection of the indicia on the mounting bracket after installation of the electrical box to the mounting bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Krzysztof W. Korcz, Steven J. Johnson
  • Bicycle bag
    Patent number: 9487346
    Abstract: A bicycle bag protects a bicycle while the bicycle is secured to a rack, such as a vehicle bicycle rack. The bicycle bag includes resealable openings configured to allow the bicycle (and bag) to be securely attached to a wide variety of different rack types. Additionally, because there is risk of obscuring the tail lights of a vehicle for rear-mount racks when a bicycle bag is on the bike and the bike on the rack, the bicycle bag includes pockets designed to support a tail-light system that can be connected to the vehicle to provide additional lighting and safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Inventor: Gabriel S. Waters
  • Wallet composed of steel fabric
    Patent number: 9486045
    Abstract: A wallet has a back layer and at least one front layer stitched to the back layer around part of a perimeter thereof to define at least one pocket in the wallet dimensioned to hold and completely surround the smart card. Both of the layers are composed of a stainless steel fabric capable of blocking RF radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: COCKROACH DESIGN LLC
    Inventor: Theo Stewart-Stand
  • Integrated polycarbonate case
    Patent number: 9486046
    Abstract: A hard-sided case is disclosed having a first housing member and a second housing member configured to form an interior compartment therebetween. Additionally, an external compartment lid is disposed on a planar surface of the second housing member. The external compartment lid is dimensioned and configured to seal a cavity formed on the planar surface of the second housing member to create an enclosed compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: BRIGGS & RILEY TRAVELWARE LLC
    Inventors: Richard Krulik, Georgene Rada, Matthew Dierkes, Donald Hogan
  • Convertible purse with interchangeable covers
    Patent number: 9480315
    Abstract: A convertible purse can be interconverted between a handbag, shoulder bag, drawstring bag, messenger bag, and backpack. The convertible purse also has interchangeable covers that allow the user to change the appearance of the convertible purse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Inventor: Natalie Jane Goodale
  • Fastener for a golf bag
    Patent number: 9480892
    Abstract: A golf bag including a body defining a housing adapted to receive one or more golf clubs, and extending between a bottom portion and a top portion. The golf bag includes a fastener coupled to the body. The fastener includes a first end coupled to the body, a second end opposite the first end, and a locking member. The golf bag also includes a first gripping member coupled to the body and a second gripping member coupled to the fastener. The first gripping member and the second gripping member are configured to receive a cart strap therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: John H. Loudenslager, David A. Higdon, Ryan J. Bruce
  • Beach/pool bag and backpack with hidden compartment
    Patent number: 9474354
    Abstract: The beach/pool bag with hidden compartment has a hidden compartment positioned at the bottom of the bag that is equipped with a zipper-closable access. A flap is provided to cover and conceal the zipper, thereby presenting a false bottom and disguising the existence of the compartment underneath. The backpack with hidden compartment is similar to the beach/pool bag, but has shoulder straps instead of handles. A cable and lock are provided to secure the backpack to a stationary object if the backpack is to be laid aside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Inventor: David A. Ponx
  • Inflatable container for feeding babies
    Patent number: 9463141
    Abstract: The invention provides an elastomeric expandable container 10 having a first opening 12 adapted to enable the introduction of a comestible fluid 16 under pressure to inflate the same, and a second opening 20 provided in a nipple-like projection 22 extending from said container 10 and adapted for nursing babies, said second opening 20 being closed by valve means 24, and said valve means 24 being opened and closed by the natural nursing actions of the baby to enable fluid 16 to flow under pressure of the inflated container 10 through said nipple 22 and out of the opening 20 thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Inventor: Elchanan Vaserman
  • Garment carrier system
    Patent number: 9462861
    Abstract: A garment carrier which provides a flexible material having a fastener with mateable parts capable of engagement when a garment is rolled within the flexible material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Coat Carriers By Karol Ann, LLC
    Inventor: Karol Ann Krakauer
  • Biodegradable container for liquid and/or semi-solid products
    Patent number: 9452863
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for constructing a container for storage and transport and may be entirely biodegradable and/or recyclable. The body of the container and/or bottle may be manufactured from paper pulp and assembled from a plurality of dissimilar parts made of a biodegradable plastic resin and assembled to form a container and/or bottle. The paper pulp may be treated inside and outside to make it water and air tight but when exposed to extreme biodegrading influences it may breakdown into compostable material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Greater Good, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas C. Dayton, Sung K. Park
  • Bottle
    Patent number: 9446881
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bottle for containing liquid contents including a body, at least part or all of an upper portion of which is provided with a plurality of guides which protrude inwardly from an inside surface thereof and are in a spiral pattern so that the liquid contents can be guided towards an opening of a neck of the bottle while spirally revolving inside the bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Inventor: Kyung Il Jung
  • Protective HVAC cover
    Patent number: 9435561
    Abstract: This disclosure provides for a protective cover for outdoor HVAC condensers. The protective cover generally comprises a protective covering material, a flexible wire within the protective covering material to allow the protective covering material to conform to any shape or size of HVAC condenser, a hinge mechanism and a strap to prevent the protective cover from being blown over during use and to return to its original position after use to protect the HVAC condenser from debris and natural wear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Inventor: Adam Bowen
  • Simple cover for windshield wiper
    Patent number: 9434515
    Abstract: The present provides a pair of foam tubes intended to be placed over windshield wipers. The Simple Cover's design provides consumers a way of protecting their windshield wipers from harsh weather and other environmental elements. The Simple Cover is comprised of a pair of durable, tube shaped protective covers intended to fit snugly over windshield wipers. In an embodiment, the foam cover further comprises a carrying handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Inventor: James E. Sparenberg, Sr.
  • Quick-access bottle top for a baby bottle
    Patent number: 9421150
    Abstract: A bottle top for use with a baby bottle includes a ring bounding a mouth of the bottle top and being severed latitudinally between upper and lower portions. The upper portion has first and second lower contact faces. The lower portion has opposing first and second upper contact faces. The top includes a nipple coupled to the upper portion which moves between an open position, in which the nipple is away from the mouth and provides access to the mouth, and a closed position, in which the first upper and lower contact faces form a sealing engagement, the second upper and lower contact faces form another sealing engagement, and the nipple is in fluid communication with the mouth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Inventor: Elizabeth M. Burnett
  • Electronic tag holder for capped bottle neck
    Patent number: 9396670
    Abstract: A housing assembly supports an electronic tag to the extending neck of a bottle. The housing assembly includes a housing for accommodating the electronic tag. The housing has an annular bearing surface for engagement with the extending neck of the bottle. A strap is coupled to the housing about the bottle neck. The strap has a bearing surface for engagement with the extending neck where the bearing surface of the strap is tapered to match the taper of the extending neck of the bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: B&G International, Inc.
    Inventors: Chester Kolton, Michael Norman, Alex Tetiyevsky
  • Utility handbag
    Patent number: 9375061
    Abstract: A 2-in-1 handbag with an adjustable compartment system for providing a foundation handbag, an insulated secondary inner handbag with an adjustable compartment system to create separate compartments for storage and organization of items such as wallet, cosmetics, baby items, clothing, shoes, toiletry and/or food within the handbag system. The 2-in-1 handbag with an adjustable compartment system generally includes a foundation handbag, insulated secondary inner handbag with an adjustable compartment system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Inventor: Sherrill W. Mosee