Patents Examined by J. Casimer Jacyna
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Patent number: 9371638Abstract: A toilet plunger device facilitates sealed engagement of a plunger around a trap opening in a toilet bowl. The device includes a shaft having a top end and a bottom end. A cup is coupled to the bottom end of the shaft. A bottom edge of the cup has an arcuate portion and a tip positioned opposite the arcuate portion wherein the bottom edge is teardrop shaped and configured for abutting a toilet bowl surrounding a trap opening in the toilet bowl forming a seal between the cup and the toilet bowl. Thus, movement of the cup relative to the toilet bowl produces pressure through the trap opening.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2014Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Inventor: Silas Wong
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Patent number: 9370273Abstract: An apparatus and method may be configured for detecting selection between a hot version and a cold version of a beverage, causing opening of a first of a plurality of valves and closing of a second of the plurality of valves for providing water to a first of a plurality of mixing chambers based on the selection, causing delivery of beverage concentrate to the first mixing chamber, controlling a flow rate of the water and a flow rate of the beverage concentrate into the mixing chamber for mixing of the water with the beverage concentrate in a controlled ratio to create the beverage, and dispensing the beverage from the mixing chamber.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2010Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: PepsiCo, Inc.Inventors: Xuejun Li, William W. Segiet, Fernando A. Ubidia, John F. Lewis, Aaron M. Stein
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Patent number: 9366561Abstract: A fluid dispenser comprising: a fluid reservoir (1) that is transparent, at least locally; and a guide tube (21) that extends in the reservoir (1); the dispenser being characterized in that it further comprises a gauge ring (19) that is engaged freely around the guide tube (21) and that floats in the fluid in such a manner as to indicate visually the fluid level in the reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2012Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: APTAR FRANCE SASInventors: Patrick Muller, Bruno Stuart
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Patent number: 9364123Abstract: A disposable portable toilet comprised of a toilet packaged within a resealable container having a zip lock so that the toilet can be placed back into container after use for disposal. The disposable portable toilet has a lightweight rigid housing with a zippered cover with a plurality of toilet accessories attached to the underside of the seat and containing anti-bacterial agent used to neutralize any pathogen contamination leaking from said disposable portable toilet after use.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2014Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Inventor: Levan Mirzoev
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Patent number: 9358572Abstract: A motorized viscous material dispenser (1), especially a caulking gun, comprises a drive unit (11) with a cylindrical pinion gear, a holder (15) attachable to a front side of the drive unit (11) for receiving at least one container containing viscous material, at least one piston (19), and at least one rack (17) meshing with the cylindrical pinion gear to drive said piston (19). A rear piece (51) attachable to a rear side of the drive unit (11) opposite the front side and a guide piece (45) attachable to the front side of the drive unit (11) comprises guiding apertures (55) through which the rack (17) is extending, whereby the guiding apertures (55) determine the position of the rack (17) relative to the cylindrical pinion gear, when the motorized viscous material dispenser (1) is assembled.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2012Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Sulzer Mixpac Denmark A/SInventors: Martin Grontved, Jorgen Elmelund
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Patent number: 9357889Abstract: A toilet seat and/or lid assembly comprising a toilet seat and/or lid and a device (100) for automatically lowering a toilet seat and/or lid, the device (100) comprising activation means including an activation member (170), the activation member (170) depending from the toilet seat and/or lid so as to be positioned, in use, in a toilet basin below the upper surface thereof, the activation member (170) being arranged to be moved by flow of water in the toilet basin from flushing the toilet to activate the activation means to operate closure means to close the toilet seat and/or lid.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2012Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Inventor: Magnus M. McFarlane
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Patent number: 9353508Abstract: The present invention relates to a faucet-door for coupling to kitchen sinks or countertops primarily, although it can also be coupled to bathroom sinks, basins, etc. The object of the invention consists of combining a faucet and a door in a single element, with the particularity that the pivot shafts of the faucet-door are hollow, defining the hot water connection and cold water connection, faucet-door in the central core of which ducts are defined for hot water and cold water passage which open into a main casing established on the inner face of said central core, being of little thickness, for being re-conducted towards a diffuser that can be folded away on said casing, the ducts being associated with the corresponding flow rate-regulating means.Type: GrantFiled: July 4, 2012Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Inventor: Juan Antonio Abello Jimenez
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Patent number: 9345304Abstract: It is provided a nozzle (10) for applying a powder, particularly a pulverized hair treatment product, particularly preferred a cosmetic and/or dermatological product, comprising a cap (12) for being connected to a squeezable container for storing the powder, an outlet conduit (14) protruding from the cap (12) along an axial direction (16) for dispensing the powder through the cap (12). According to the invention a mesh (28) covering the outlet conduit (14) for retaining the powder and for pulverizing powder agglomerates is provided, wherein the mesh (28) comprises in a region covering the outlet conduit passages, and the outlet conduit (14) comprises an inner surface (22) for guiding the powder, wherein the inner surface (22) is inclined with respect to the axial direction (16) of the outlet conduit (14) by an angle ? of 0.0°<?<15.0°, particularly 1.0°<?<12.5°, preferably 1.5°<?<8.0°, further preferred 2.0°<?<7.0°, more preferred 2.5°<?<6.0° and most preferred ?=3.0°±0.2°.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2010Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: KAO Germany GmbHInventors: Manfred Lott, Dirk Weichaus
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Patent number: 9346068Abstract: The invention relates to dispensers for fluid products, particularly oral dosing of medicines. The dispenser is a pump dispenser and has a separate nozzle attachment. The nozzle and dispenser may be uncoupled in a holding position or coupled position. A child resistance feature is disclosed which prevents unauthorized coupling of the dispenser and nozzle, thereby preventing unauthorized dispensing of product. The child resistance feature only allows coupling of the dispenser and nozzle when a coupling control element is triggered and then maintains this coupling with additional features. A protective cover for the dispenser is also disclosed, which covers the nozzle attachment and pump plunger button.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2014Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Rieke CorporationInventors: Simon Christopher Knight, Joseph Stanley Brunton, David John Pritchett
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Patent number: 9347476Abstract: An air transport duct, and sections of such duct, capable of connection to a support by support members and attachment members formed from two mating members. Each section has two terminal open ends and a flange disposed around each open end for connection to a flange of an adjacent section. Each flange includes two relatively transverse receiving channels adjacent to a corner of the flange, and an insertable corner member positioned into the channels. The corner member is attached to the flange by a load-bearing connection, and can support a predetermined portion of a weight of the duct by connection of the corner member to a first mating member connectable to a second mating member secured to a corresponding support member. A method of connecting a duct to a support by forming a load-bearing connection between a corner member and a flange.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2011Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: JBT STEEL INDUSTRIES INC.Inventor: Jeffrey Kenneth Carson
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Patent number: 9339150Abstract: A sink overflow hole plug can include a plug body defining an interior chamber, and at least one protuberance extending into the chamber, wherein the protuberance is configured to be received by an external aperture of an overflow prevention channel of a drainage system of a plumbing fixture.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Inventor: Douglas L. Risko
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Patent number: 9341300Abstract: An inflatable purge dam apparatus for use with pipes of different nominal pipe size (NPS) includes first and second inflatable purge bladders, and an intermediate bridge conduit. In a first aspect, the purge bladders each comprise an expandable inner purge gas retaining liner and a heat-resistant stretchable outer protective cover. The protective covers comprise a heat-resistant stretchable material that is constructed to undergo variable stretching to increase the size of the purge bladders as they are inflated with purge gas to a desired sealing pressure, thereby allowing the purge bladders to form an effective weld zone seal in pipes of different NPS. In a second aspect, an air vent conduit extends between first and second ports located proximate to a longitudinal centerline of the first purge bladder. The air vent conduit provides a vent pathway for venting air from the weld zone through the first purge bladder.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2012Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Inventor: Michael Hacikyan
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Patent number: 9328498Abstract: An improved mobile toilet structure may include a base, four side bars, four sleeve tubes, four panels and a lid. The base has four threaded holes at four corners of the upper side of the base, and a vertical exhaust pipe at one side of the rear portion of the base. The side bar has a first threaded portion on its upper end and a second threaded portion on its lower end. The sleeve tube has an opening on one side and the two margins of the opening extend outwards and form two wing-like structures. Among the four panels, the front one has a board installed in the panel that can be opened and closed, whereas all others may have transom windows opened at their upper portions. The lid is integrally molded, with its size and shape determined by the base.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2011Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Chi Ping Plastic Co. Ltd.Inventors: Ming-Chiu Chen, Te-Chung Hung
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Patent number: 9326650Abstract: A toilet having a base wherein the base is configured with an integrated storage compartment. The integrated storage compartment is secured to the base using suitable techniques and includes a rear wall, bottom and outer wall configured to define an interior volume. The outer wall is hingedly secured to the bottom and is operable to transition to a second open position providing access to the interior volume. A plurality of shelves and/or storage containers are disposed within the interior volume operable to receive and store items therein. The outer wall is formed so as to mateably align with at least a portion of the bowl so as to create a seamless appearance therewith. The rear wall of the storage compartment further includes a protruded portion operable to mate with a plumbing recess on the base of the toilet.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2013Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Inventor: Kharey Wisdom
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Patent number: 9321387Abstract: A mobile confectionary apparatus includes a vehicle with at least one upstanding side wall. An interior space may be surrounded by the upstanding side wall. An opening may extend through the side wall. A liquid toppings dispensing system is attachable to the side wall and includes a first plurality of liquid dispensers configured to dispense at least one liquid topping. The liquid toppings dispensing system is pivotable relative to the side wall between a first position and a second position. The liquid toppings dispensing system is located externally of the side wall in each of the first and second positions.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2013Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Kona Ice, Inc.Inventor: Tony Lamb
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Patent number: 9321210Abstract: A multi-layer bell is formed from the outer shell of a multi-layer pipe in a secondary process, thereby allowing the extrusion process to be conducted at normal speeds. The bell may include a strain limiting membrane fused or mechanically secured between the outer shell extrusion layer and the inner liner extrusion layer, increased hoop or circumferential stiffness. This invention allows the extrusion process to be in its simplest form, with no adjustments to the corrugator or extruder speeds.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2010Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Inventors: Timothy Toliver, Tony Kime, Hubert Kossner
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Patent number: 9322164Abstract: A multilayer insulation has first and second outer polymeric layers having respective first and second outer metallized surfaces and respective first and second bonding layers inner side thereof. A third metallized coating is between the outer first and second polymeric layers. An air cellular assembly is between the first bonding layer and the second bonding layer. The air-cellular assembly has a plurality of air-filled cells between a first air cellular film and a second air-cellular film. In one embodiment, the third metallized coating is directly bonded to the first bonding layer, the second bonding layer, or a third bonding layer. Another embodiment has a total polymeric thickness of from 7 to 20 mils, a total thickness of from 1.5 to 4 centimeters, and an intrinsic normalized R-Value per inch of at least 2.9. A climate control duct can be surrounded by the multilayer insulation laminate.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2011Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Sealed Air Corporation (US)Inventors: Steven W. Ray, Dale F. Tokarski, Lamont M. Millspaugh
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Patent number: 9314812Abstract: In one aspect, an adhesive dispensing system 30 includes a dispensing module 32 having an inlet and an outlet, a supply 35 of hot melt adhesive maintained at low pressure, and a low pressure liquid passageway 44 communicating between the supply 35 and the inlet of the dispensing module 32. Liquid material is received through the inlet at a low pressure, and the dispensing module 32 rapidly develops high pressure at the outlet 78 to jet the liquid material from the outlet 78. In another aspect, an apparatus for jetting liquid material includes a dispenser body 38 having a liquid chamber 40. A piston 54 is movably disposed within the liquid chamber 40, from a position wherein a piston tip 58 is spaced from a complimentary shaped recess 76, to a position wherein the piston tip 58 effectively seals off the recess 76, then to a position wherein the piston tip 58 is received within the recess 76 to displace a discrete volume of liquid material from the recess 76.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2011Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Nordson CorporationInventors: Justin A. Clark, John M. Riney, Edward C. Taylor
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Patent number: 9315315Abstract: The present invention relates to a remainder reducing member with which a space with a circumference closed by a pressurized fluid is prevented from being generated and a final remaining amount of a discharged content is reduced. The remainder reducing member of the present invention has a simple structure, is manufactured with ease, easily installed at an inner side of an inner bag, and capable of discharging the content smoothly. The remainder reducing member, which is attached to the interior of the flexible inner bag disposed in aerosol container to reduce the final remaining amount of the discharged content, is constituted by a solid rod-shaped body and comprises an attachment portion attached to an inflow port of the inner bag such that said content can flow therein and a guiding portion provided with a plurality of guiding grooves formed in a lengthwise direction of an outer periphery thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2012Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: TOYO AEROSOL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Nobuyuki Hanai, Ken Ogata, Hirokazu Shimizu
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Patent number: 9314814Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispensing container, comprising: an elongate frame with a first end and a second and; and an elongate reservoir extending between the first end and the second end of the frame; wherein the reservoir comprises: a foldable wall which is connected at a first end thereof to the frame close to the first end of the frame for rotation around a longitudinal axis of the frame by means of an operating element, and which is connected non-rotatably to the frame at a second end thereof; and a dispensing opening close to the first end of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2014Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Inventor: Müslüm Yildirim