Patents Examined by Gideon Weinerth
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Patent number: 9409693Abstract: A moisture-absorbable carton includes a carton housing, a plurality of cushions disposed in the carton housing, and at least one moisture-absorbable spacer disposed in the carton housing. The moisture-absorbable spacer and a part of the cushions surround an inner surface of the carton housing for forming an accommodation space, wherein the accommodation space is for stowing at least one protected object. The moisture-absorbable spacer comprises a paper casing and at least one drier bag disposed in the paper casing.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2014Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Li-Wei Chang, Pei-Lun Chien, Hsin-Le Chen
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Patent number: 9399334Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the riveted fastening of an accessory to a plastics fuel tank (11, 12), the riveted fastening taking place at the time of the production of the tank by extrusion blow-molding of a split tubular preform or two web-like extruded preforms made of thermoplastic material by using a multi-part die after or during the molding of two complementary shells. The accessory (4) has been provided or is provided with at least one opening. The method according to the invention is characterized in that the riveted fastening takes place by means of at least one prefabricated rivet pin (9) made of thermoplastic material. The rivet pin has been obtained in a separate production process, for example by injection-molding.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2011Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Carsten Elsasser, Jochen Hild, Timo Kraemer, Achim Kupper, Harald Lorenz, Christoph Mehren, Thomas Wagner
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Patent number: 9399538Abstract: A beverage lid system may include a beverage lid and a stirrer that may be connected to a portion of the beverage lid. The beverage lid may include an outer lid member and an inner lid member rotatably carried by an interior portion of the outer lid member. The stirrer may be adapted to be connected to a portion of the inner lid member. The inner lid member is rotatable with respect to the outer lid member so that when the stirrer is connected to the inner lid member, the stirrer is moveable with the inner lid member.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2015Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Inventor: Bradley Taylor
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Patent number: 9380899Abstract: A beverage lid system may include a beverage lid and a stirrer that may be connected to a portion of the beverage lid. The beverage lid may include an outer lid member, a medial lid member rotatably carried by an interior portion of the outer lid member, and an inner lid member rotatably carried by an interior portion of the medial lid member. The stirrer may be adapted to be connected to a portion of the medial lid member. The medial lid member is rotatable with respect to both the outer lid member and the inner lid member so that when the stirrer is connected to the medial lid member, the stirrer is moveable with the medial lid member.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Inventor: Bradley Taylor
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Patent number: 9334079Abstract: A crate module which includes a quadrilateral tray portion with a load carrying side and an opposing side. The tray portion is delimited by four successively connected peripheral edges and has form fitting elements. The crate module also includes four side panels each of which have a proximal end, from which the side panel is pivotably connected to a respective peripheral edge, and a distal end having a counterpart form fitting element which is configured to cooperate with a corresponding form fitting element of the tray portion of a similar logistics crate in a superposed configuration. At least one of the side panels is pivotably connected to the respective peripheral edge on said opposing side of the tray portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2014Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: K. Hartwall Oy AbInventors: Johan Lindstrom, Juha Kosonen, Herrick Ramberg
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Patent number: 9327890Abstract: A bottle stacker is disclosed for vertically stacking two or more narrow neck bottles. The bottle stacker may include a body having at least one sidewall separating a top surface from a bottom surface. At least one bottom recess may be defined in the bottom surface that is adapted to engage a top surface of a lower bottle to be stacked. At least one opposing top recess may be defined in the top surface that is adapted to engage a bottom surface of an upper bottle to be stacked. At least one through hole may connect the at least one bottom recess and the at least one top recess together in which a neck of the lower bottle to be stacked is inserted. At least one pair of opposing mating members may be on the at least one sidewall.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2012Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Inventor: Clay Connelly
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Patent number: 9327886Abstract: Vial containers including a collar which is attached to a vial or incorporated into a vial cap, a cap designed to receive a portion of the collar while covering the vial, and a container designed to receive a portion of the collar and encase the body of the vial are described herein. The collar, generally, includes a means for reversibly attaching to the cap and container.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Bayer HealthCare LLCInventors: Bruno Fazi, Jason L. Bazala, Arthur E. Uber, III
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Patent number: 9314315Abstract: A device for holding small dental parts may include a bowl member having central recess defined by a recess wall that has an inner surface adapted to engage dental parts and an outer surface. A plurality of magnets may be arranged around the recess wall and may be position adjacent to the outer surface of the recess wall. Also, a magnetic bowl system, which provides a bowl member that is disposable to avoid cross contamination and a separate magnet holder member that is reusable.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2014Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Wong Technology LLCInventor: Alan Wong
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Patent number: 9308149Abstract: Referring to the invention, there is shown an assembled container for use in dispensing medicine, pharmaceutics, or similar-sized items. The multi-faceted two-part container is a novel truncated pyramidal shape and is an innovative solution to prior pill bottle designs, based on several factors: the container has better container stability over prior bottle shapes; it may be stacked at an angle in a user's home; a hinged lid opening creates easier user access; and the container shape yields greater internal volume (over prior container designs). Further, the container has a large labeling surface area, possesses angled surfaces that allow for easy viewing of redundant labeling medication information on the container by a user, and has container parts that can be manufactured, shipped and assembled in novel ways and at lower costs than traditional pill bottles.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2015Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Inventors: Charles Jeffrey Niskey, Jr., Adam Jason Strichman
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Patent number: 9296517Abstract: An adjustable box top lid is removably attachable to each container of a plurality of separate containers with each container having a rectangular top opening with a length dimension that is different from length dimensions of the top openings of the other containers of the plurality of containers. The adjustable lid includes first and second separate sections that are connected together and are movable relative to each other when connected to adjust a length of the lid. The adjustable length of the lid enables the lid to be removably attachable to each of the containers over the rectangular top opening of each container. One of the lid sections is provided with an opening and a removable cap over the opening that can be removed to allow the dispensing of food products from the container to which the lid is attached.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2014Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Buddeez, Inc.Inventor: Charles E. Hall
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Patent number: 9290307Abstract: The invention relates, in the first instance, to an electrically operated food processor (1) with a cooking vessel (6) and a lid (10) for the cooking vessel (6), wherein it is possible to lock the lid (10) in the closed position in relation to the cooking vessel (6), wherein, furthermore, the cooking vessel (6) has a base and a wall (12) extending upwards from the base, wherein the cooking-vessel wall (12) merges into a radially projecting cooking-vessel periphery (13), wherein, furthermore, the lid (10) has a periphery (16) which, in the closed position, coincides with the cooking-vessel periphery (13). The invention also relates to a vessel (6) with a lid (10).Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2011Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Vorwerk & Co. Interholding GmbHInventors: Hans-Peter Arnold, Carsten Jacobs
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Patent number: 9272814Abstract: A bulk material container and method for its use is provided. In one or more embodiments, the bulk material container includes: a lid with a lid reinforcement frame positioned substantially at least around the perimeter of said lid, a vertical stop on the exterior of the walls of said container that contacts a projection from an interior wall of said container when one of said bulk material containers is stacked in another, a modular design in which the walls and base of the bulk material container are detachable and replaceable, a stiffening ring positioned around the perimeter of the container walls near their vertical top, and a lid having a lateral motion restraining a system to restrain the lateral motion of one container stacked on another.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2013Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: R3 Composites, Inc.Inventors: Roy J. Carver, David J. Burken, Mark A. Post, Aron Rutin, Brig W. Vanderwoude
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Patent number: 9268365Abstract: A protecting cover detachably disposed at an electronic device is provided. The electronic device has an arc side and a first magnetic element disposed in the arc side. The protecting cover includes a covering part and a pivot part. The pivot part is connected to the covering part, and the pivot part includes an arc area and a second magnetic element disposed in the arc area. The outer line of the arc area corresponds to the arc side, and the first magnetic element is magnetically attracted with the second magnetic element to make the pivot part detachably connected to the arc side. The protecting cover uses the second magnetic element in the pivot part to attract the electronic device with the first magnetic element in the arc side, and thus the protecting cover can be fixed at the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Inventor: Chun-Che Chang
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Patent number: 9248932Abstract: A container for storing a food product, the container including a top opening for receiving a material, a side portion extending between the top opening and a bottom of the container. The container provides an inward projecting rib disposed on the side portion having an upper portion having a radius of curvature smaller than a bottom portion of the rib. The rib provides for increased hoop strength and facilitates product evacuation below the rib.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2013Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: RING Container Technologies, LLCInventors: Dan Gamber, Daniel M. Futral, Doug Dygert
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Patent number: 9248210Abstract: A package for a refill for dispensing a volatile material is disclosed that includes a wall portion and a cartridge refill removably attached to the wall portion. Attachment means removably attach the cartridge refill to the wall portion. The package in a first state is substantially planar in structure. The cartridge refill may be removed from the package for use in a separate dispenser or the package may be used as a dispenser for the volatile material held within the cartridge refill.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2012Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventor: Edward J. Kunesh
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Patent number: 9238300Abstract: A container for storing multiple saw blades includes: a base, a cover and a plurality of positioning units. The cover has one side pivotally fixed to the base, another side clasped to the base by a clasp, and a covering portion between the two sides of the cover. The covering portion is smaller than the base. The positioning units each include a stop piece and a central positioning block which are disposed on the base in a spaced manner. The stop pieces are located at different distances from the peripheral wall and have different heights with respect to the bottom of the base, the heights of the saw blades are proportional to the distances of the stop pieces to the peripheral wall of the base, and the central positioning blocks are disposed on the covering portion or the base.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2014Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Inventor: Eupin Wang
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Patent number: 9211996Abstract: A package of tobacco articles including an inner container which houses a group of tobacco articles, and has an open top end, and a lid hinged to close the open top end, an outer container housing the inner container to allow the inner container to slide with respect to the outer container between a closed configuration and an open configuration, and a sealing flap hinged to a top edge of a front wall of the outer container and movable between a work position, in which the sealing flap is perpendicular to the front wall of the outer container and located beneath a top wall of the lid of the inner container, and a rest position, in which the sealing flap is parallel to the front wall of the outer container.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2014Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: JAPAN TOBACCO INC.Inventors: Luca Petrucci, Michele Squarzoni
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Patent number: 9211040Abstract: A food jar has an insulated body with a wide-mouth opening for receiving food. A collar is affixed to the opening of the food jar by affixing a throat member to the collar and threading the throat into the wide-mouth body. The throat member includes a gasket at the lower end to seal the throat to the body. A lid is affixed to the collar by a hinge. The lid includes a central projection that extends into sealing contact with the gasket on the throat member to seal the lid to the throat member. A button is mounted in a channel in the lid and biased by a spring to move into an engaging position to engage the collar at an opening in the collar to secure the lid to the collar. A wire loop is provided to engage the button in an embodiment.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2013Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: THERMOS L.L.C.Inventor: Marvin Lane
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Patent number: 9205032Abstract: A pressed sanitary tissue receptacle and dispenser comprised of a main body which defines nested inner and outer housing walls. The outer housing wall houses a quantity of liquid which is adapted to initially be isolated from a volume defined by the inner housing wall which houses the dry tissue. In one embodiment, the inner and outer housing walls are covered on their lower ends by a lower cover, and the upper ends of the inner and outer housing walls are covered on their upper ends by an upper cover. The upper cover may be a foil sheet. The liquid is permitted to enter the volume defined by the inner housing wall and become absorbed by the tissue upon the exertion of force on the upper cover, which causes the tissue to press against and deflect the lower cover in such a manner as to cause the lower cover to dislodge from sealing engagement with the inner cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2011Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Ozsoy Organik Ternizlik Urunler Pazarlama Sanayi Ve Ticaret Limited SirketiInventor: Hailil Aydeniz
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Patent number: 9185854Abstract: A configurable fluid retention apparatus includes a plurality of detachable panels configured to interlock with each other to form an outer structure of the configurable fluid retention apparatus, an internal bladder secured to at least one of the plurality of detachable panels, and comprising an intake connection, an outlet connection, and an air relief device. An intake valve is fluidly coupled to the internal bladder at the intake connection and configured to allow unidirectional fluid flow. Each of the plurality of detachable panels includes a plurality of interlock members and interlock gaps of substantially equal widths positioned along a perimeter of each detachable panel, a plurality of variable connection openings extending through the body of each detachable panel, and the orientation panel comprises an orientation portion comprised of two interlock members extending substantially perpendicular to each other.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Inventors: Omar Galal, Tawfik Sharkasi