Patents Examined by David Fidei
  • Patent number: 8256611
    Abstract: A camera cover comprising a surrounding sidewall that has an interior sized and configured for receiving and housing a camera. The sidewall defines opposed first and second openings through which the camera may be operated. A camera mount is connected to the surrounding sidewall and is operative to secure the camera within the interior with the camera's lens directed to one of the first and second openings. The camera cover preferably includes a strap with opposed first and second end portions that are each removably fastened to the surrounding sidewall. The end portions of the strap may each include an extension strap securable to the camera. The camera cover includes a first closure associated with the first opening and a second closure associated with the second opening. The first closure comprises a first flap and a magnetic latch and the second closure comprises a second flap and a zipper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Inventors: Robert Frederick Merrill, Timothy Mitchell Winfree
  • Patent number: 8251223
    Abstract: A semiconductor package holder includes two plates, and each plate defining a through-hole. Each of the plates has a set of first members along a periphery of the through-hole and extending into the through-hole. The first members of one of the plates are positioned to overlie the first members of the other of the plates. One of the at least two plates further has a set of second members along a periphery of the through-hole and extending into the through-hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Shun Js Hsiao, Pei-Haw Tsao
  • Patent number: 8251238
    Abstract: A closure device includes a door carrying a series of interconnected shear blocks and a keystone shear block designed to transfer stresses created by pressure acting on the door to a surrounding hub. Each interconnected shear block has a limited rotation relative to its adjacent blocks. A holding band operating handle is in communication with a driving link which, in turn, is in communication with the keystone shear block. Actuating the handle causes the keystone shear block to move in an upward vertical direction. The linear movement of the keystone shear block allows the limited rotation of the interconnected shear blocks to occur, thereby causing the circumferential holding band to collapse within itself from an expanded-engaged position to a contracted-removed position relative to said hub. A pressure warning lock provides a safety device and prevents actuation of the holding band operating handle when the pressure chamber is under pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: TDW Delaware Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis R. Smith, Eric N. Freeman, Graham Christopher Stilwell, Charles Culver Gidden Cooper, Gregory Allen Langley, Scott Douglas Nelson
  • Patent number: 8251213
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a patch package structure which includes: a package including a first sheet material and a second sheet material, the first and second sheet materials being sealed together in peripheral parts thereof; and a patch disposed in the package, the patch contains a backing, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer laminated on at least one side of the backing, and a release liner which protects a pressure-sensitive adhesive surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, the release liner having on a surface thereof a cut line supporting a peel-off of the release liner at the time of using the patch, the patch being disposed in the package so that the release liner faces the inner surface of the first sheet material, the first sheet material having a first region in which the inner surface of the first sheet material faces the cut line of the release liner, the first sheet material having in the first region a minimum first distance between the inner surface of the first sheet material
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Nitto Denko Corporation
    Inventors: Katsuhiro Okada, Yoshihiro Iwao, Kensuke Matsuoka
  • Patent number: 8251224
    Abstract: A product packaging with expanding structures. The product packaging includes a body configured to house a toy. The body includes a central section configured to receive the toy, a front section coupled to the central section and having a transparent region configured for viewing the toy and a storage region for receiving an accessory, and a rear section configured to rotate relative to the central section and having expandable features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: Jody L. Meger
  • Patent number: 8245842
    Abstract: A protective case for handheld devices with improved protection characteristics, durability, convenience of use, and functionalities without compromising aesthetics. The protective case includes a “glove” or “skin” piece of a softer material that substantially covers and grips the entire back of the electronic device, by wrapping over the edge of the electronic device (without obscuring the display/touch screen on the front of the device). One or more separate complementary frame pieces, braces and the like made of a hard material are attached over the glove piece, extending over a substantial area of the glove piece, thereby creating a robust interlocking hybrid structure. Openings are provided in the protective case to allow for user interaction with the device, including access to the interfaces (e.g., screens, buttons, sockets, etc.) provided on the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Switcheasy Limited
    Inventor: Steven Chi Vun Bau
  • Patent number: 8245849
    Abstract: A display package is provided that informs the customer of the product contained therein as well as providing a functional and useful storage unit for artificial nails when not in use. The display package includes a cylindrical portion and a main body, including a cavity within the main body of the display package. A first portion and a second portion of the display package divide the main body and the cylindrical portion and are joined together to form the display package. The display package is preferably in the shape of a bottle of nail polish and contains one or more trays having indentations for holding items such as artificial nails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Kiss Nail Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Siyong Sung
  • Patent number: 8240469
    Abstract: A container includes a pallet, an enclosure base, an enclosure box, and a set of fasteners. The pallet is disposed at a bottom of the container. The enclosure base is placed on the pallet, and includes a lower base sheet and an upper base sheet. The lower base sheet forms a first pair of side flaps. The upper base sheet forms a second pair of side flaps. The enclosure box is placed on the enclosure base, and includes a top wall, a set of four side walls, and an open bottom. The four side walls of the enclosure box rest on the lower base sheet while surrounding the upper base sheet to position the first pair of opposed side flaps outside the enclosure box, and the second pair of opposed side flaps inside the enclosure box. The set of fasteners fastens the enclosure base to the enclosure box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventor: Hideyuki Goda
  • Patent number: 8240472
    Abstract: A wound treatment system including a housing having a first compartment and a second compartment, a bandage disposed within the first compartment, and a swab disposed within the second compartment. Further, the first compartment is openable independent of the second compartment, and the second compartment is openable independent of the first compartment. The wound treatment combination and bandages provides access to both disinfecting along with treating topically as well as covering wounds and scars at nearly sterile conditions to allow optimal healing and lowering the risk of infection and contamination and scars. The variable sizes envisioned allows for treatment of both small as well as larger surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Inventor: Sitara R. Khan
  • Patent number: 8240470
    Abstract: A carrying case (500) and handle (504) for accommodating a portable topical negative pressure therapy apparatus (200) comprising a device (202) and a waste canister (204) separable therefrom, the waste canister having an aspiration conduit (274) emerging therefrom is described, the carrying bag comprising an apparatus receiving pouch (502), said pouch having opening and closing means (522, 524) at a lower portion thereof and said handle (504) being directly attached to said apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew PLC
    Inventors: Andrew Pidgeon, Richard Mann
  • Patent number: 8235242
    Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-sloshing LNG cargo tanks to mitigate a sloshing phenomenon. The anti-sloshing LNG cargo tank having a first barrier for preventing leakage of a cryogenic LNG, a second barrier and an insulation pad provided to supplement the first barrier, includes: an anti-sloshing bulkhead for partitioning a space in the LNG cargo tank into a plurality of spaces to reduce a sloshing phenomenon of the LNG that moves in the LNG cargo tank; and a stool part united at a first surface thereof to an inner wall of an LNG carrier body and united at a second surface thereof to the anti-sloshing bulkhead to fasten the anti-sloshing bulkhead to the inner wall of the LNG cargo tank. The stool part is coupled to the first barrier and the second barrier and having the insulation pad therein, thus preventing the cryogenic LNG from leaking towards the inner wall of the LNG carrier body or from exchanging heat with the inner wall of the LNG carrier body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung Heavy Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Deog Jin Ha
  • Patent number: 8235211
    Abstract: A retainer for a welding wire container has a base element and at least one upper element which rests on the base element. The base element has a central opening for allowing the welding wire to pass through, and at least two guiding openings through which holding fingers extend. The holding fingers are part of the upper element and are made from a flexible material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Sidergas SpA
    Inventor: Carlo Gelmetti
  • Patent number: 8231005
    Abstract: A container that provides support structure and environmental control means including, for example, minimal contact with a wafer or reticle contained therein that cooperates with wafer or reticle to provide a diffusion barrier mitigates against particles settling on a face of the wafer or reticle. The container includes a base having a flat, polished surface with protrusions upon which the wafer or reticle rests. The protrusions are of a geometry, such as a sphere, that imparts minimum contact with the wafer or reticle and suspends the wafer or reticle over the base, providing a gap therebetween. The gap isolates the wafer or reticle from the flat, polished surface of the base, but is dimensioned to inhibit migration of particles into the gap, thereby preventing contamination of sensitive surfaces of the wafer or reticle. Diffusion filters provide pressure equalization without filter media. Moveable reticle pins on the top cover provide reticle restraint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Entegris, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven P. Kolbow, Kevin McMullen, Anthony Mathius Tieben, Matthew Kusz, Christian Andersen, Huaping Wang, Michael Cisewski, Michael L. Johnson, David L. Halbmaier, John Lystad
  • Patent number: 8230999
    Abstract: An element dispensing package suitable for dispensing adhesive strips or bandages. Each element is contained within an envelope formed by opposed upper and lower sheets. The lower sheet has a release liner secured thereto to protect the element while it is within the dispenser. The element is releasably secured to a first tab and is separated from the package when the envelope is opened. The first tab has one or more gripping means to facilitate dispensing of the element contained within the package. Additionally, the upper sheet and the lower sheet have optional gripping means (e.g., a second tab) to facilitate dispensing of the element contained within the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Inventor: Victor A. Grossman
  • Patent number: 8227001
    Abstract: A meat trussing system is provided which incorporates the use of an elastomeric net to receive and restrain meats and other food components, both unitary and combinations including independent meat and/or food elements. At least one flexible wrapper is provided into which the meat and/or food products are encased forming a cylindrical circumferential wrap having a low coefficient of friction with respect to the elastomeric net. The wrapper permits a relatively easy insertion of the wrapped food products into the elastomeric net. The wrapper is preferably provided with at least one perforation adapted to be circumferentially disposed near the midpoint of the food products within the elastomeric net. A method of use includes the deformation of the meat and/or food product. In order to sever the perforation which permits the relatively easy removal of the now separated wrapper portions from between the meat and/or food products and the elastomeric net.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: JetNet Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel Droz, Donald G. Sartore, William L. Sartore
  • Patent number: 8220635
    Abstract: A blister strip for receiving medical and/or pharmaceutical and/or food supplement products, includes a roll-up single-web product carrier that can be divided into individual blister sections. The single-web product carrier has individual nests, one behind the other in its direction of transport defining a division of the blister strip for receiving single products, as well as a film-like cover for closing the nests. Each product is arranged in sealed form within a nest. Each nest has a holding chamber formed with two steps and a depression independent of the product geometry and a depression dependent on the product geometry. The depth of the product-independent depression starting from the cover on the one hand being so great that the blister strip can be laterally guided mechanically along the product-independent depression, and on the other hand being less than the thickness of the smallest product to be received within the nest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: AvidiaMed GmbH
    Inventors: Horst Kaplan, Stefan Kemner, Christoph Hammer
  • Patent number: 8220625
    Abstract: The present invention provides a container (10) for carrying one or more baby changing items comprising a base (15) having a first compartment (11) for storing one or more baby changing items, and a lid (20) pivotally connected to the base (15). The lid (20) comprises a second compartment (21) sealable from the first compartment (11) of the base (15) for storing one or more moist wipes (not illustrated) and an aperture (24) to allow access to the one or more moist wipes when the lid (20) is in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Inventors: Dannielle Lisa Michaels, Monique Miriam Filer
  • Patent number: 8215485
    Abstract: A container comprises a clamshell-like shape. The container includes a hinge positioned low on a viewing face and opens high on the rear end. The interior of the container is shaped so as to present its contents at a desirable viewing angle, the container intended to provide an unobstructed view through the viewing face. The container may comprise a closing mechanism at the rear end to hold the container closed. The container can contain products for sale, including cookies, slices of pound cake, other baked goods, and other products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: PWP Industries
    Inventors: Ira Maroofian, Tim Oberloier
  • Patent number: 8201683
    Abstract: A cigarette package according to the present invention has a thin outer case (10) and an inner tray (14) inserted into the outer case (10) in a manner allowing the inner tray to be pulled out, the inner tray (14) having a head (16) functioning as a grip to pull the inner tray (14) out from the outer case (10) and a plurality of grooves (22) holding filter-tipped cigarettes (F) along the direction that the inner tray (14) is pulled out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Japan Tobacco Inc.
    Inventors: Keiko Nakano, Akira Miyazawa
  • Patent number: 8196769
    Abstract: A container body 1 has a rim profile formed by folding sheet metal material. The profile defines at least two separate zones 14, 15 which are completely enclosed by the folded material and two runs of the material 5, 10 meet at the junction 16 between the two zones 14, 15 and are welded to one another at that junction. A lid 2 also has a rim profile folded from sheet material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: CP Cases Limited
    Inventor: Peter Ross