Patents Examined by J C
  • Paint dispenser that continuously dispenses paint to a paintbrush
    Patent number: 10766686
    Abstract: A paint dispenser that continuously dispenses paint to a paintbrush is described herein. In one embodiment, the paint dispenser can comprise a body and a fastening device. The body can be capable of containing paint. The body can comprise a paint tube, and a button. The paint tube can be at the front end section of the body. The paint tube can comprise an opening wherein the paint can be dispensed. The button on the body can be capable of controlling the flow of the paint from the container to a paintbrush. The fastening device can be capable of mounting the body to the paintbrush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Inventor: Charles Scott Beard
  • Wall-mounted shower head holding structure
    Patent number: 10767355
    Abstract: A wall-mounted shower head holding structure includes a suction cup assembly capable of holding a shower head. The suction cup assembly includes a suction cup body and a retractable mechanism. The suction cup body can be retractably held to a front end of a wall-mounted main body through the retractable mechanism. When in use, the shower head is attached to and held at the front end of the suction cup assembly. It is quite convenient for use, and does not affect the use of the shower head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: PURITY (XIAMEN) SANITARY WARE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xiwen Yang, Jiayuan Huang, Xingchuan Ling, Guozhong Wu, Weisheng Wu, Jinlong Wu
  • Toilet arrangement
    Patent number: 10767360
    Abstract: Toilet arrangement, which includes a gravity toilet bowl (1) provided with a water trap (11) and an outlet (12). The arrangement further includes a water valve (5), a flush water tank (4), and a flush valve (6) arranged between the flush water tank (4) and the toilet bowl (1), and an activating means (8) for activating a flushing sequence. In order to allow for the use of a standard gravity toilet bowl in connection with a vacuum sewage system, the toilet arrangement comprises an adapter (13) which is arranged between the gravity toilet bowl (1) and a discharge valve (2) connected to a vacuum sewer piping (3). A control mechanism (7) is connected to the vacuum sewer piping (3), the discharge valve (2), the water valve (5) and the flush valve (6), whereby the control mechanism (7) is arranged to be activated by means of the activating means (8).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: EVAC OY
    Inventors: Vesa Lappalainen, Kaj Rönnblad
  • Foamer dispenser, and container with foamer dispenser
    Patent number: 10758925
    Abstract: A foamer dispenser including a mesh filter that is disposed in a mixture flow path of a jet ring to allow a mixture to pass is provided. A connecting flow path area between a liquid flow path and the mixture flow path and a connecting flow path area between an ambient air flow path and the mixture flow path have the relation 2.8?S1/S2?3.8, and/or, a smallest flow path area of the mixture flow path is located on an immediately upstream side of the mesh filter, and the smallest flow path area and a flow path area of the mesh filter have the relation 4?S4/S3?10.3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: YOSHINO KOGYOSHO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Mizushima, Tsuyoshi Sasaki
  • Varialbe pour flow device
    Patent number: 10759573
    Abstract: A cap for a variable pour flow device is configured to close an opening of a container holding a liquid when assembled with the container. The cap includes a spout in communication with an interior of the container when the cap is assembled with the container. The cap is further configured to provide a first fluid flow in which fluid flows through a first passage and the spout when the container with the cap assembled thereto is tilted from an upright position toward the spout to an intermediate degree. The cap is also configured to provide a second, greater fluid flow in which fluid flows through the first passage, a larger second passage, which is spaced from the first passage, and the spout when the container with the cap assembled thereto is tilted further toward the spout from the intermediate degree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Helen of Troy Limited
    Inventors: Sunny Kim, Martin Mutch
  • Vertical bathtub closure systems and methods
    Patent number: 10750910
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein include a bathtub closure system having a step, the step having a first side panel, a second side panel, and an elongated platform defining a cavity, where the cavity can be configured to facilitate ingress and egress into a bathtub. The bathtub closure system can include a hinged closure, where the closure can be coupled with the step and can cooperate with the step to form a substantially watertight seal when the closure is in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Safeway Safety Step, LLC
    Inventors: Donald Floyd McKee, Christopher Brian Stafford
  • Sink and cabinet guards
    Patent number: 10743717
    Abstract: A method, system, apparatus, or device to protect a sink or a cabinet. An apparatus may include a substrate, a guard wall, a first fastening wall, and a second fastening wall. The substrate may extend along a plane and include a top surface and a bottom surface. The guard wall may extend along at least part of a perimeter of the substrate. The first fastening wall may extend downwardly from a first edge of the substrate. The second fastening wall may extend downwardly from a second edge of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Inventor: Garth Furler
  • Dispensing mechanism and associated cartridge and carrier
    Patent number: 10737872
    Abstract: A dispensing mechanism dispenses even doses of a substance, and comprises a base, a leverable surface, a stepper mechanism; and a space for an application substance. The levered surface is hinged at one end or is collapsible and is pressed downwards towards the base to squeeze the space to force the substance out of the cartridge. The stepper mechanism is located at the far end of the leverable surface to halt pressing at intervals corresponding to even doses of the substance. A carrier for a cartridge incorporating the dispensing mechanism comprises a housing which may be pressed to squeeze the cartridge and dispense the substance, an insertion opening through which the dispensing cartridge is inserted and a dispensing opening which lines up with a spout on the cartridge and through which the liquid is dispensed. The carrier may be attached to the wrist or to bicycle handlebars and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: SUNZEE LTD.
    Inventors: Heday Kinarti, Nitsan Nir, Ori Ram, Nir Nagar, Amnon Slutski, Sagi Slutski
  • Systems and methods of providing sanitary water in a disaster or similar situation
    Patent number: 10737862
    Abstract: A system and method for dispensing potable fluids wherein a bagged fluid, such as water, is dispensed via a spiked water dispensing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL PACKAGING INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey E. Macler
  • Fluid applicator refill system
    Patent number: 10730338
    Abstract: The present invention provides devices, systems, and methods for refilling a refillable fluid applicator, such as but not limited to a refillable dry erase marker. The devices, systems, and methods of the present invention advantageously allow the fluid applicator to be refilled quickly, easily, and inexpensively, and provide the benefit of significantly reducing the quantity of solid plastic waste associated with conventional disposable dry erase markers and other fluid applicators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Inventor: Hayden R Murphy
  • Automatic relief valve system with water level sensing for a fiberglass swimming pool body
    Patent number: 10731369
    Abstract: A swimming pool assembly, including a pool body defining a top edge and an bottom connected by a wall, an access port positioned through the bottom, a first conduit connected to the access port and extending away from the body, a valve connected with the first conduit, a second conduit connected with the first conduit and extending toward the top edge, wherein the second conduit is water permeable. An actuator is positioned in the second conduit and connected to the valve. First and second water level sensors are positioned to measure ground water level and pool water level. A microprocessor is operationally connected to the water level sensors and to the actuator, wherein when the ground water level exceeds the pool water level by a predetermined amount, the microprocessor sends a signal to the actuator to open the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Inventors: William Khamis, Edward Vondell
  • Thermal reflector device for semiconductor fabrication tool
    Patent number: 10727094
    Abstract: A system and apparatus for thermal treatment of a substrate with improved thermal uniformity is provided. In some embodiments, the system includes a heating element, a substrate-retaining element operable to retain a substrate, and a reflective structure operable to direct thermal energy of the heating element towards the substrate retained in the substrate-retaining element. The reflective structure includes a textured portion wherein a texture of the textured portion is configured to direct the thermal energy towards the retained substrate. In some such embodiments, the texture includes a roughened irregular surface configured to direct the thermal energy towards the retained substrate. In some such embodiments, the texture includes a plurality of circumferential ridge structures configured to direct the thermal energy towards the retained substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD
    Inventor: Shih-Wei Hung
  • Rotating disk reactor with ferrofluid seal for chemical vapor deposition
    Patent number: 10718052
    Abstract: A rotating disk reactor for chemical vapor deposition includes a vacuum chamber and a ferrofluid feedthrough comprising an upper and a lower ferrofluid seal that passes a motor shaft into the vacuum chamber. A motor is coupled to the motor shaft and is positioned in an atmospheric region between the upper and the lower ferrofluid seal. A turntable is positioned in the vacuum chamber and is coupled to the motor shaft so that the motor rotates the turntable at a desired rotation rate. A dielectric support is coupled to the turntable so that the turntable rotates the dielectric support when driven by the shaft. A substrate carrier is positioned on the dielectric support in the vacuum chamber for chemical vapor deposition processing. A heater is positioned proximate to the substrate carrier that controls the temperature of the substrate carrier to a desired temperature for chemical vapor deposition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Veeco Instruments, Inc.
    Inventors: Louise S. Barriss, Richard A. Comunale, Roger P. Fremgen, Alexander I. Gurary, Todd A. Luse, Robert White Milgate, John D. Pollock
  • Light-curable sealant applicator
    Patent number: 10717257
    Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatuses are disclosed for at least partially curing a light-curable material within a dispenser to obtain an at least partially-cured material and dispensing the at least partially-cured material to a substrate, while retaining substantially all of the light within the dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Carissa A Pajel, Benjamin P Hargrave, Hugh C VanValkenburgh, Darrin Hansen, Kay Y Blohowiak
  • Aerosol container with easy-to-operate push button
    Patent number: 10710792
    Abstract: The present invention is an aerosol container with an easy-to-operate push button which requires minimal strength to operate push button and hence operable by children and people having less strength. Aerosol container includes a main body, a nozzle, a pipe and an actuating mechanism. Actuating mechanism includes a valve operable by a push button and a release spring. Valve is in connection with an internal body portion of pipe and selectively permits flow of aerosol from main body to nozzle upon actuation of push button disposed in-line with valve, transverse to pipe and externally of main body. As push button is disposed centrally of main body, children or people with less strength or suffering from illness like Parkinson are easily able to push the push button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Inventor: Phyllis Lollar
  • Apparatus to improve substrate temperature uniformity
    Patent number: 10711348
    Abstract: Apparatus for improving substrate temperature uniformity in a substrate processing chamber are provided herein. In some embodiments, a cover plate for a substrate processing chamber includes: an outer portion; and a raised inner portion having a thermally emissive layer, wherein a thermal emissivity of the thermally emissive layer varies across the thermally emissive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Cheng-Hsiung Tsai, Youqun Dong, Manjunatha Koppa
  • Pressurized decanting device
    Patent number: 10710866
    Abstract: A pressurized decanting device decants wine, so that oxidation is prevented by not agitating the wine as it decants, or agitating solid matter resting on the bottom of bottle. The decanting device couples to the mouth of bottle through a cork having a cork borehole. A pump forces pressurized gas into the bottle of wine. The consequential pressure forces the wine out of the bottle through a discharge pipe in the housing. The device includes a base mounted with a housing. The housing includes an outlet apparatus, a pump, a power supply mechanism, and a switch mechanism operatively connected to the pump and the power supply mechanism. An outlet pipe and a gas guiding apparatus extend from the outlet apparatus. The switch mechanism mounts on the outlet apparatus through power supply mechanism. The outlet apparatus controls a liquid and a gas to discharge or stop discharging from outlet pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Zake IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Jianqing Zhu, Zhijun Yang, Fanxin Zeng
  • Semiconductor reaction chamber showerhead
    Patent number: 10714315
    Abstract: A showerhead including a body having an opening, a first plate positioned within the opening and having a plurality of slots, a second plate positioned within the opening and having a plurality of slots, and wherein each of the first plate plurality of slots are concentrically aligned with the second plate plurality of slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: ASM IP Holdings B.V.
    Inventors: Carl White, Todd Dunn, Eric Shero, Kyle Fondurulia
  • Quick disconnect resistance temperature detector assembly for rotating pedestal
    Patent number: 10704142
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a quick disconnect resistance temperature detector (RTD) heater assembly, that includes a first assembly comprising a pedestal, a pedestal shaft, an adapter, one or more heater power supply terminals, and at least one RTD, and a second assembly comprising a rotating module having a central opening, and a cable assembly partially disposed in the central opening and securely fastened to the rotating module, wherein the first assembly is removably coupled to the second assembly, wherein the cable assembly includes one or more power supply sockets that receive the heater power supply terminals when the first and second assemblies are coupled together, and wherein the cable assembly includes one or more spring loaded RTD pins that contact the at least one RTD disposed in the first assembly when the first and second assemblies are coupled together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Muhannad Mustafa, Muhammad M. Rasheed, Mario Dan Sanchez, Yu Chang, William Kuang, Vinod Konda Purathe, Manjunatha Koppa
  • Full-automatic gravure plate-making processing system
    Patent number: 10696082
    Abstract: Provided is a fully automatic gravure plate-making processing system capable of manufacturing a gravure plate-making roll more quickly as compared to a conventional case, achieving space saving, performing an unattended operation even in the nighttime, and reducing dust between individual processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: THINK LABORATORY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Tatsuo Shigeta