Patents Examined by Fenn Mathew
  • Container, in particular a wide-mouthed jar, for containing a liquid or pasty material and combined with a system for collecting and dispensing without taking in air
    Patent number: 9365319
    Abstract: A container for containing a liquid or pasty material which is combined with a system for collecting and dispensing without taking in air. The container is rigid and includes a flexible bag which contains the material to be dispensed and which is combined with the collecting system. The bag is produced separately from the rigid container and has an overall cylindrical reservoir which is open at the top portion thereof and which is divided into four areas defined by a rigid upper sidewall, a flexible deformable lower sidewall, and a fillet connecting the flexible side wall to a base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: PROMENS SA
    Inventors: Pascal Hennemann, Jesus Reyes Serrato, Jaume Tobias Franco
  • Gecko-like container capping system and methods
    Patent number: 9365330
    Abstract: Methods, systems, caps, containers, and assemblies for a gecko-like container capping system are described. A gecko-like cap configured to cover an opening in a container may include an inner surface configured to mate with an opening surface of a container. Setae may be located on a surface of the cap and/or a surface of the container that are configured to oppose movement of the cap away from the container by creating an adhesion force between the inner surface and the opening surface. The cap may include one or more release mechanisms configured to deflect the inner surface away from the opening surface, thereby reducing the adhesion force such that the cap is removable from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Empire Technology Development LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Londergan, Feng Wan, Kenichi Hashizume, Scott Needham
  • Plastic material container
    Patent number: 9359099
    Abstract: A plastic material container, e.g. a beverage bottle, having a neck which requires the use of a smaller amount of plastic than the bottle necks of the prior art, and which is able to ensure a complete functionality for coupling the cap, ensuring at the same time the possibility of implementing the traditional supporting; sealing and handling operations of the bottle carried out during the various steps of manufacturing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignees: S.I.P.A. SOCIETA' INDUSTRIALIZZAZIONE PROGETTAZIONE E AUTOMAZIONE S.P.A., ACQUA MINERALE SAN BENEDETTO S.P.A.
    Inventors: Matteo Zoppas, Enrico Zoppas, Ernesto Eusebione
  • Cryocane with racking capability
    Patent number: 9358541
    Abstract: A kit for performing long term storage of biological matter is provided. The kit includes an elongate rod, extending between opposed first and second ends, and at least one holding point disposed upon the rod between the first and second ends, the holding point comprising a recess defined within a wall. A cryovial with an internal volume is configured to receive a biological sample therein, the cryovial comprising at least one finger that extends radially outward from an outer circumference thereof, wherein the finger is configured to releasably mate with the at least one holding point upon the rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Jorge L. Jimenez-Rios, Bryan Woodard
  • Fastening assembly and container comprising the same
    Patent number: 9359112
    Abstract: Provided is a fastening assembly and a container system containing the same. The fastening assembly includes a cylindrical neck member, including a series of convolutions axially extending around at least a portion of the external surface of the neck member and forming an interrupted helical thread of incomplete formation; a collar member configured for screw fastening with the neck member, including at least one rib configured for thread-engagement with the helical thread, the at least one rib forming a portion of an internal thread.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: PLASEL PLASTIC LTD.
    Inventors: Nir Hadar, Michael Kleitman
  • Container closure
    Patent number: 9359117
    Abstract: A canister includes a container and a closure. The container is formed to include a product-storage region to receive products and the closure is configured to seal off a brim of the container to block access to the product-receiving container when the closure is rotated in a clockwise direction. The closure includes a lid-retainer ring and a floating lid that covers a mouth of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Berry Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Mark N Russell, Charles E Luker
  • Suitcase convertible to a dual compartment wagon
    Patent number: 9357821
    Abstract: A suitcase convertible to a dual compartment wagon including a suitcase body with a pivotable U-shaped handle. Together, a first zipper continuously disposed along the left, top and right sides and a hinge continuously disposed on a bottom side of the suitcase body between the right and left sides define a forward portion and a rearward portion of the suitcase body which can have identical or different interior storage space depending on whether the first zipper is centrally disposed or more proximal one of the front and rear sides. The unzipped suitcase body folds out into an open wheeled wagon configuration with dual longitudinally aligned compartments in which the hinge conjoins the forward and rearward portions in a level longitudinally configured position with the front and rear sides parallel to and adjacent to a transport surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Inventor: Jennifer Montoya
  • Plastic container configured for case-less shipping
    Patent number: 9352873
    Abstract: A plastic container configured for case-less shipping includes a base portion, a sidewall portion, and a neck portion. The base portion is configured to support the container on a surface and includes a substantially planar surface contact portion. The sidewall portion extends upwardly from the base portion and includes a shoulder, an integrally molded handle having a handle opening, and a horizontally-extending collapsible formation. The neck portion extends upwardly from the shoulder of the sidewall portion and includes a dispensing opening, a neck finish, and an uppermost vertical portion. In an embodiment, the handle includes a handle portion that extends vertically from the sidewall portion to an extent that is at or about the same vertical height as the uppermost vertical portion of the neck portion, and a portion of the sidewall portion is permitted to deform in response to a top load force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventor: James Christopher Dorn
  • Lid for beverage container
    Patent number: 9351597
    Abstract: A lid for a beverage container includes: a cap main body that adheres to an upper aperture part of a beverage container main body and includes a liquid through-hole, and a sliding cap that is installed on the cap main body in a detachable manner by engaging in a sliding manner, and that opens and closes the liquid through-hole by sliding, an elastic clicking part is provided on side surfaces of the sliding cap, clicking reception parts are formed in the cap main body, and the sliding cap is held by the cap main body when the elastic clicking part engages with the clicking reception parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Thermos L.L.C.
    Inventors: Zhenjun Liu, Shin Matsuyama
  • Device for use in beverage containers
    Patent number: 9352901
    Abstract: Systems and methods for isolating a bottom open end of a drinking straw from objects, such as fruit, leaves, seeds, etc., located within a beverage container. A sieve is disclosed that has outer dimensions that substantially match inner dimensions of a bottom portion of a drinking glass. The sieve includes a top platform having a drinking straw opening and a plurality of filter openings sized to permit liquid to pass therethrough while preventing passage by objects. The bottom open end of the drinking straw is positionable within a cavity of the sieve that is isolated from the objects, such that a user may consume the beverage through the drinking straw without the objects obstructing the drinking straw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Sacar Inc.
    Inventor: Marvin Cliff Furrow
  • Vehicle fuel tank
    Patent number: 9352646
    Abstract: The inside wall of a fuel tank, and a sub-component are provided with locking means in the form of complementary formations that allow the sub-component to be coupled to the inside surface of the fuel tank wall. Interlocking of the complementary formations is achieved by moving the sub-component towards the wall providing angular movement to the sub-component relative to the fuel tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: YFS Automotive Systems, Inc
    Inventors: Jeff Yager, Daniel Butum, Kent T. Salvilla, William Matthew Foster, Daniel Hall, Billy L. Downey, Jr.
  • Wheel lock assemblies for luggage
    Patent number: 9351549
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally pertains to articles of luggage that are integrated with child seats so that children may sit on the luggage articles during transport. In one exemplary embodiment, an article of luggage, such as a suitcase, has a retractable seat and a plurality of wheels. The retractable seat resides within a cavity in the luggage article when positioned in a retracted position. A user can pull the retractable seat from the cavity to position a seat back in an extended position. While in the extended position, a child can sit on the article of luggage and lean back against a back of the seat. The back of the seat or other component of the article of luggage can be pulled or pushed such that at least one wheel of the article of luggage rolls on a surface in order to move the article from one location to another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Inventor: John Kraljic
  • Flip top cap with contamination protection
    Patent number: 9352318
    Abstract: A cap is provided for a laboratory vessel. The cap includes a lid that can be rotated relative to the laboratory vessel from a closed position to an open position. The lid includes at least one tab dimensioned and disposed for receiving manual digital pressure for opening and/or closing the lid. The tab is in an offset position to prevent a thumb or forefinger from passing over and in contact with the opening to the vessel. Additionally, the lid includes a shield inwardly from the tab for further preventing contact between a finger and the open top of the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventor: David C. Giusti
  • Insulated covers for beverage container
    Patent number: 9339134
    Abstract: An insulated beverage holder comprises a cylindrical body to receive a beverage container and a lid hingedly connected to the body. The body comprises a bottom, cylindrical side wall, and open top. The lid comprises two sections. A first section of the lid is hingedly connected to the body. The second section of the lid is hingedly connected to the first section. The lid is movable between a closed position, partially open position, and fully open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Inventors: Robert R. Poole, Ray Reynolds
  • Extruded seal carrier and method of use
    Patent number: 9340336
    Abstract: A sealing apparatus includes a carrier and sealant contained by the carrier. An enclosure interface includes first and second pieces and defines one or more sealing channels that the sealing apparatus may be positioned within. The first piece defines an opening that has a perimeter sealed by the sealing apparatus. When the first and second pieces are mounted together, the sealant forms a first interface seal with the first piece and a second interface seal with the second piece. The one or more sealing channels are interconnected by one or more junction sections that include a volume of sealant. The carrier may define first and second channels that respectively contain first and second volumes of sealant. The method for making the sealing apparatus may include extruding the first and second volumes of sealant into the first and second channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Julian S. Mullaney, Barry Wayne Allen
  • Cocktail plate
    Patent number: 9339133
    Abstract: Provided are plate designs that enable a user to hold a plate in one hand, together with a drinking cup in the same hand. The subject designs find use in various situations in which a user desires to hold a plate and a drinking cup simultaneously. The subject designs also find use in various situations in which a user desires to hold a plate securely, in the presence or absence of a drinking cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Holdaplate, LLC
    Inventor: John Zox
  • Protection of glass bottle
    Patent number: 9340323
    Abstract: A high strength bottle and cover assembly comprising glass bottle, a synthetic resin cover extending closely about the bottle, the cover defining an irregular inner surface characterized in that surface deflection occurs upon impact with an external surface, preventing shattering of the glass, the bottle having a glass neck, a closure for said neck including a cylindrical glass lid engaging the neck, the closure including a synthetic resin cap endwise supporting the glass lid, the cap having a skirt extending about the lid and radially spaced therefrom, there being magnetic elements positioned for holding sections defined by the cover closed about the bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Inventor: Wayne Tate
  • Insulating tank cover
    Patent number: 9334106
    Abstract: An insulative cover for large tanks containing a fluid. The insulative cover utilizes rectangular panels to cover a majority of the fluid surface and trapezoidal or wedge shaped panels to form a ring around the rectangular panels. Each panel utilizes a locking rim to allow the panels to interlock when installed. In this way the rectangular panels cover the main surface but leaves spaces where the rectangular panels do not match with the curvature of the tank. These spaces are covered by the trapezoidal panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Inventor: Travis Jordan
  • Luggage transportation system
    Patent number: 9332817
    Abstract: Provided is a luggage piece that can be coupled to a second luggage piece to be transported together as a joined unit, and a luggage system including such luggage pieces. The luggage piece includes a housing for storing items to be transported therein, and a retractable handle provided to the housing. A plurality of rollers coupled to the housing allow the luggage piece to be rolled, and include at least two in-line rollers having a generally-fixed rolling direction. The second luggage piece includes two or more adjustable rollers having a variable rolling direction. A plurality of tethers couple the luggage piece and the second luggage piece together to form a joined unit that can be steered through adjustment of the rolling direction of the adjustable rollers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Inventor: John Salek
  • Recyclable composite container
    Patent number: 9334082
    Abstract: A recyclable composite container is provided. The recyclable composite container comprises a cardboard hollow body having an open end defining an opening, the body being formed by a sidewall having inner and outer surfaces, the sidewall being provided with an aperture at a distance from the open end. The recyclable composite container also comprises a framing element removably connectable to the open end having a collar sized and shaped for snugly fitting over said open end; and a resilient arm extending from the collar, the arm extending along the inner surface of the sidewall and having a projection sized and shaped to be removably fitted in the aperture of the sidewall of the hollow body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Abzac Canada Inc.
    Inventor: Pierre-Michel D'Anglade