Patents Examined by J. Gregory Pickett
  • Patent number: 12017833
    Abstract: A container for transporting and storing liquid, viscous or pourable substances, in particular a container of the Intermediate Bulk Container type. The container has a base, a side wall, and at least one outlet recess in the base and/or the side wall, in which an outlet valve is or can be arranged and which is closable on the outside of the container by a cover. The cover has a base section, by which the cover is fastened or fastenable to the container, and a closure section which is hinged on the base section via a hinge assembly such that it can pivot about a rotational axis. The hinge assembly can hold or lock the closure section in a self-supporting manner in a position releasing the outlet recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Schoeller Allibert GmbH
    Inventors: John Andrew Stringer, Andrew Christopher Cope
  • Patent number: 12017847
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cooling container e.g. a refrigerated cargo box of a truck or trailer, a railway container, an intermodal container or a shipping container comprising panels to be connected, having at least one connection between panels (10, 40) comprising a layer of overmoulding material (14), where a panel (10, 40) at least partially is covered on a first side (100) and a second side (200) by the overmoulding material (14). The invention further relates to a method of assembling a cooling container e.g. a refrigerated cargo box of a truck or trailer, a railway container, an intermodal container or a shipping container comprising panels to be connected, where at least one panel (10, 40) is provided with an overmoulding zone (11) comprising a layer of overmoulding material (14) covering at least partially a first side (100) and a second side (200) of the panel (10, 40).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: MAERSK CONTAINER INDUSTRY A/S
    Inventors: Hans-Erik Kiil, Lars Lübker
  • Patent number: 12017829
    Abstract: Container having support for a membrane (30) which is sealed (by sealing means or adhesive bonding) onto the inner side (41) of the container wall (40) of the container, particularly while the container is being filled with contents or by virtue of a positive pressure being introduced. The intention is to relieve the sealing of the membrane of loading, wherein the action of force during the filling operation from beneath is advantageous or easily withstandable. For this purpose, the container is provided with the container wall (40), a container opening (2), a lid (10), the membrane (30) and a supporting structure (20). The lid (10) closes the container opening (2). A portion of a membrane collar (31) of the membrane (30) is fastened on a portion of the inner side (41) of the container wall (40), a fastening region (33) therefore being formed. The supporting structure (20) has a supporting portion (21) and a carrying portion (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: TRIVIUM PACKAGING GROUP NETHERLANDS B.V.
    Inventor: Peter Horz
  • Patent number: 12007071
    Abstract: A hydrogen pressure vessel capable of preventing hydrogen-induced cracking of a cylinder is provided. In a hydrogen pressure vessel according to one embodiment, a gap part (G) in which an inner peripheral surface of a cylinder (10) is spaced apart from an outer peripheral surface of a lid (20) is provided between a female thread part (10a) of the cylinder (10) into which the lid (20) is screwed, and a resin seal member (30), and the cylinder (10) includes a first through hole (41) for discharging gas in the gap part (G) into a relief pipe (51) and a second through hole (42) for introducing gas containing oxygen into the gap part (G) formed therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Japan Steel Works M&E, Inc.
    Inventors: Yoru Wada, Takafumi Hosoya, Hironobu Arashima
  • Patent number: 12004690
    Abstract: A frypot of a commercial deep fat fryer includes a foam deck and a front wall that is a downward extending vertical face of the frypot. The foam deck and the front wall are formed by sheet metal that has a radius bend between the foam deck of the frypot and the front wall. The radius has a bend radius of between 0.25 inches and 1.5 inches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: FRYMASTER, LLC
    Inventors: Justin T. Baker, Eric Pitchford, Ralph Macy, Henry Preston Hutson, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11998138
    Abstract: A cooking vessel includes a base having a flat bottom and a sidewall connected to and surrounding the base, thereby defining an interior space configured for containing food. The base comprises a layered composite material that includes a first layer of the composite material has a positive Poisson's ratio (PPR) and a second layer of the composite material is disposed in contact with the first layer. The cooking vessel includes a material having a negative Poisson's ratio (NPR).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Inventor: Joon Bu Park
  • Patent number: 11994258
    Abstract: A pressure vessel and a method of manufacturing the pressure vessel is provided that reduces leaks in type IV pressure vessels having a liner with a corrugated section. The method includes providing a liner having a tubular portion having a corrugated section with circumferential corrugations providing alternating ridges and grooves arranged from one end to an opposing end of the corrugated section, applying a barrier to an outer surface of the corrugated section from one end to an opposing end of the corrugated section such that air voids are formed in annular cavities between the liner and the barrier; and applying resin to an outer surface of the barrier. The barrier prevents intrusion of the resin between the barrier and the liner in the corrugated section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Linamar Corporation
    Inventors: Jamie Shilling, Jason Wexler, Jordan Sanches, Vladimir Kovalevsky, Rustie McCumber, Brian Schlotterbeck
  • Patent number: 11986124
    Abstract: A cookware assembly including a cooking vessel comprising an interior, an exterior, a vessel side wall and an elongated handle extending outwardly from the exterior, a cover, and an opening in at least one of the vessel side wall and the cover above the elongated handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Lagom Kitchen Co.
    Inventors: Amir Tehrani, Zachary Rosner
  • Patent number: 11984714
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to devices and applications for electrical enclosures designed with one or more mounting methods with one or more input openings for electrical power and one or more openings for installation of electrical delivery products which provide a means for mechanically mounting or connecting, and providing electrical power to at least one connected electrical apparatus. More specifically, the invention pertains to outdoor, weather resistant, electrical junction boxes with rear openings and side conduit removable plugged openings for input of electrical power, weather resistant GFCI outlets with outlet covers and a junction box cover which provide an electrical junction box mechanical interface for mounting and providing electrical power to a connected electrical apparatus such as a lighting apparatus, security camera, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Jasco Products Company, LLC
    Inventors: Trey Lazear, Mark Solomon, Walter Curtis Gobble
  • Patent number: 11981484
    Abstract: A labelling arrangement for a multi-part container includes a sleeve-shaped cap element having an interlocking structure adapted to be applied to a first part of the container and coupled to the first part by the interlocking structure. The labelling arrangement further includes a sealing label adapted to be attached to a second part of the container by a second label portion and to surround the applied cap element by a first label portion. The labelling arrangement further includes at least one severing region so that, when the container applied with the labelling arrangement is opened, the labelling arrangement is severable in the severing region and at least a part of the cap element is removable together with the first part of the container from the second part of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignees: SCHREINER GROUP GMBH & CO. KG, BAUSCH+STROEBEL MASCHINENFABRIK ILSHOFEN GMBH + CO. KG
    Inventors: Andreas Hofenauer, Stefan Krauss, Tanja Messmer, Robert Unglert, Harald Reber
  • Patent number: 11980320
    Abstract: A lid holder is a device for temporarily holding cooking pot container lids for cooking pots while cooking. The lid holder prevents lid condensate from dripping on the countertop without the need for a drip pan. The lid holder is simple, inexpensive, and easy to construct. The lid holder is formed from a continuous solid rod or wire with only four bends and a single connection point. The lid holder is shaped into an inverted U-shaped loop structure with a top section and a base section. The lid rests on the top section and the bottom section rests on the countertop. The loop is closed and joined together at a connection point by a weld or solder joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Inventor: John Burke
  • Patent number: 11982937
    Abstract: The invention discloses a reticle pod including a base and a lid mounted to the base. The base has a bottom surface having at least one first mark and at least one second mark. The first mark has a first reflectivity relative to a light source, and the second mark has a second reflectivity relative to the light source. The first reflectivity is different from the second reflectivity, and both are also different from that of the rest area of the bottom surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: GUDENG PRECISION INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chia-Ho Chuang, Hsing-Min Wen, Yi-Hsuan Lee, Hsin-Min Hsueh, Ming-Chien Chiu
  • Patent number: 11975891
    Abstract: A closure includes a closure portion defining a closure top wall and a closure side wall extending from closure top wall. The closure portion is configured to be removed from a finish portion of the container by rotatably disengaging from threads of the finish portion. A tamper evidence band configured to remain engaged with the finish portion when the closure portion is removed from the finish portion. A multiplicity of thin connections attaching the tamper evidence band to the closure portion. The thin connections configured to break apart when the closure portion is removed from the container. An anchor extending from the closure portion to the tamper evidence band. The anchor configured to keep the closure portion attached to the tamper evidence band when the closure portion is removed from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Inventor: Jay Clarke Hanan
  • Patent number: 11974700
    Abstract: A handle for a kitchen object is provided, including a part for attachment or connection to an object made of phenol resin, an intermediate part which winds around and partially incorporates the part for attachment or connection, and an external part or skin for covering or coating the intermediate part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: TVS S.P.A.
    Inventor: Giuseppe Alberto Bertozzini
  • Patent number: 11974697
    Abstract: An anti-spill aid for use in cooking and serving vessels may be integrated into the vessel or removable and attachable. The anti-spill aid is an improved cooking tool to prevent messy cooking mishaps. Embodiments can include a removable conformed heat-resistant tool or a non-removable extension of a cookware to enable the upper portion of the cookware to have a curved area that is overarching to assist in meal preparations and prevent food from going over the edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Inventor: Kathryn Boatright
  • Patent number: 11975886
    Abstract: Devices and associated methods for containing and/or disposing of hydrocarbon fluids are disclosed herein. One aspect of the present technology, for example, includes a vessel formed of a plant-based absorbent substrate with an interior region configured to receive and retain a hydrocarbon fluid of at least 250 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 14 days without substantial deformation of the vessel or leaching of the hydrocarbon fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Inventors: Ella Cecelia Allgor, Thomas Reed Bioren, Mira Rose Shupe
  • Patent number: 11974701
    Abstract: According to one example, a cookware vessel includes a bracket coupled to an exterior of a vessel, and a detachable handle. The handle includes a grip portion, a coupling fixedly attached to the grip portion, an actuator rotatingly coupled to the handle, and a spring. The coupling has a channel that is configured to surround at least a portion of an upper horizontally extending rod of the bracket. The actuator has a top portion configured to engage and disengage an upper edge of the bracket when the actuator is rotated forward and backward. The actuator also has hooks configured to engage and disengage a lower horizontally extending rod of the bracket when the actuator is rotated forward and backward. The spring is configured to apply a force to the actuator so as to rotate the actuator forward, when the actuator is released by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Meyer Intellectual Properties Limited
    Inventors: Hing Fai Chan, Stanley Kin Sui Cheng
  • Patent number: 11975904
    Abstract: Pressure relief blow out plugs for a container are disclosed as well as methods of using the same. One disclosed method involves providing a glass container that comprises a base and a body extending away from the base. The base includes a wall that defines a pressure relief passage. The method also involves inserting a pressure relief blow out into the pressure relief passage to seal the passage. The plug comprises a first inboard flange extending radially outwardly from the plug body, a stem, and a second inboard flange extending radially outwardly from the plug body and being spaced apart from the first inboard flange by a stem. The first inboard flange includes a first outboard sealing surface that provides an axial seal against the wall of the base of the glass container, and the second inboard flange including a circumferentially interrupted outboard facing retention portion the defines vent gaps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.
    Inventors: David Hoadley, Trent Jones
  • Patent number: 11975906
    Abstract: Provided is a cushioning material for being put into a packing box configured for encasement of electronic equipment. The cushioning material absorbs external stress applied to the electronic equipment encased in the packing box. The cushioning material includes: a first holder including a first plate configured to face the electronic equipment when the cushioning material and the electronic equipment are encased in the packing box, and a second plate configured to face an inner wall surface of the packing box when the cushioning material and the electronic equipment are encased in the packing box; and a first cushioning block provided between the first plate and the second plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Shinya Kamigaki, Sanshiro Takeshita, Haoki Fushimi
  • Patent number: 11970322
    Abstract: A securing apparatus includes a main body that defines a cavity sized to receive a portion of an object, such as a box's corner. The securing apparatus includes at least one anchor extending from the main body that is configured to engage with the corner portion of the object such that the securing apparatus may be removably coupled thereto. The main body of the securing apparatus may include eyelets configured to receive a length of filament such that multiple objects may be secured to one another during packaging and shipping. Additionally, the securing apparatus may also include a projecting finger that is configured to retain a length of filament that may be used to attach the object more securely to a pallet or other structure for shipping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Encore Packaging LLC
    Inventors: Timothy H. Nelson, Richard Bustard Nelson