Patents Examined by James M Van Buskirk
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Patent number: 11661268Abstract: A product package includes an inner case for storing the product and an outer case for enclosing the inner case. The product package includes a display area for product messaging. The display area includes exterior surfaces of the outer case. The outer case includes an open position in which the display area also includes exterior portions of the inner case. The product package may also include additional features intended to increase the display area of the product package, including a fold-out panel providing an additional exterior surface, an angled outer surface that is visible from a front perspective of the product package, and pivotable sections increasing the surface area of the product package.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2015Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANYInventors: Travis M. Swede, M. Shane Hatcher
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Patent number: 11547519Abstract: An instrument tray is configured for use with surgical and/or other invasive or non-invasive medical procedures, such as in operating rooms or ICU rooms within a hospital, for example. The tray facilitates a safe transfer of instruments between a procedural team and performing the procedure. In an embodiment the surgical tray may be attached directly to the patient and/or patient's drapes so that the tray may rest upon the patient.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2020Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Connected Rock, Inc.Inventors: Samuel Baradarian, Stephen Anthony Tunnell
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Patent number: 11548720Abstract: A package comprising a plurality of disposable absorbent articles contained in an outer wrap is disclosed. The outer wrap is formed of a film having a thickness and has a path of scoring that partially but not completely penetrates the thickness, and defines a path of weakness in the film along which tear propagation is facilitated.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2015Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Laveeta Joseph, William Winfield Cheeseman
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Patent number: 11535425Abstract: A cooler is provided which has various improvements. The cooler may be a passive cooler or may be actively cooled for providing desirable cooling effects. The cooler may include an accessory system, for example, with bottle or can holders or a post holder which utilizes the weight of the cooler to support a sunshade. The accessory system may be positioned in various locations of the cooler, one location being in a recess which is utilized to open the cooler lid. The smart cooler may also comprise a cushion assembly which may be placed on an upper surface of the lid and may have straps to retain the cushion on the lid. The lid may be formed to accept and retain a cushion retaining feature so that the cushion does not excessively move from the top surface of the lid.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2017Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Dometic Sweden ABInventors: Joakim Ahlström, Samuele Meda
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Patent number: 11497203Abstract: A fishing tackle box having removable tray. The box is designed to prevent the contents of the removable tray from becoming dislodged and mixed together if the box is dropped or tipped over while it is closed. In one embodiment, the tackle box comprises a base portion, a lid portion pivotally connected to the base portion, and a removable tray that includes a plurality of open compartments suitable for storing fishing items. A removable cover member rests on top of the removable tray, thereby covering each of the compartments and preventing their contents from becoming dislodged.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2018Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Pure Fishing, Inc.Inventors: Cameron Kaihara, Holly Hansen
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Patent number: 11498294Abstract: A kit for repairing material includes an external packaging defining an interior cavity and a repair packet inside the interior cavity. The repair packet includes a delivery layer, a frame positioned on the delivery layer, the frame being more rigid than the delivery layer and a repair material adhesively located on a first surface of the delivery substrate. A sacrificial layer is juxtaposed with the repair material such that the repair material is sandwiched between the delivery layer and the applicator layer.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2016Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Inventor: Anthony Scaturro
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Patent number: 11471710Abstract: A protective cover for an emergency worker oxygen tank has a rigid protective cover member with a knob protection portion and a tank attachment member. The tank attachment member is fixedly attached to the rigid cover member. The tank attachment member is capable of being securely attached to a portion of a standard oxygen tank or a portion of the frame supporting said oxygen tank used by emergency workers. The oxygen tank is commonly strapped onto the emergency worker's back via a standard rigid frame. The rigid protective cover member includes a knob protection portion that is appointed to extend around and over an adjustment knob portion of the oxygen tank to prevent damage and facilitate transport.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2016Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Inventor: Nicholas W. Sangirardi
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Patent number: 11471237Abstract: A packaging assembly for an electromagnetic trackable surgical tool and wiring thereof. The packaging assembly includes a first tray with at least one first retention member configured to couple the surgical tool to the first tray. The packaging assembly further includes a second tray configured to couple with the first tray. The second tray has at least one second retention member configured to couple the wiring of the surgical tool to the second tray.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2017Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Medtronic Xomed, Inc.Inventors: Teresa Hartfelder, James M. Inabinett
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Patent number: 11459171Abstract: The present invention generally relates to waste containers and, more particularly, relates to a locking device for waste containers. The locking device is gravity actuated to an opened position on tilting of the container for dumping. The locking device allows the lid of the container, when the container is in an upright position, to be locked to prevent unauthorized access to the container. When the container is tilted from the upright position, e.g. to empty the contents of the container, the locking device is gravity actuated to allow the lid to open.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2018Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Serio-Us Industries, Inc.Inventors: David L. Reeb, James L. Martin, II
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Patent number: 11452358Abstract: A cosmetic case includes a base, a cover and a closing/opening means, the base and the cover being hinged with respect to one another via a pivot connection, the case being capable of occupying two separate positions, a closed position wherein the cover is held in position on the base by the closing/opening means and an open position wherein the cover is free to pivot with respect to the base. The closing/opening means includes an additional part which is in slide connection or in pivot connection with the cover, and a locking means connected to the additional part—respectively to the base, the locking means being designed to each cooperate with a housing provided in/on the base—respectively in/on the additional part.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: Albea ServicesInventor: Daniel Carraro
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Patent number: 11434043Abstract: A pack for consumer goods includes an outer packaging container and an inner packaging container. The outer packaging container includes a lower box portion with an upper lid portion hingedly connected thereto. The inner packaging container includes a dispensing opening with a resealable closure, a front panel, a back panel, a top panel, a bottom panel, and opposing side panels; each side panel having an inner panel and an outer panel, the inner panel having a first width defining a width of the inner packaging container, and the outer panel including at least a portion having a second width defining flanges having a width greater than the first width. The inner packaging container is insertable within the outer packaging container such that the flanges extending from the back panel of the inner packaging container exert a biasing force on the hinged lid of the outer packaging container to assure lid closure is maintained.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2018Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: Altria Client Services LLCInventors: Robert T. Mitten, Christopher J. Hession
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Patent number: 11421912Abstract: Provided is a packing material which packs at least a unit main body of an air conditioner to be installed in a ceiling, the packing material including: a cover part for covering an opening part through which components inside the unit main body are exposed; and a cut and bent up part which has a slit part for inserting a protruding portion of the unit main body and fixes the cover part on the unit main body. The packing material can eliminate the need for a curing sheet and a tape for fixing the curing sheet while keeping out dust etc.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2019Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventors: Masaaki Maruyama, Takaaki Takishita, Tatsuo Furuta, Hiroyuki Hatakeyama, Naoya Matsunaga, Takahiro Komatsu
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Patent number: 11415259Abstract: A hole plug for waste water includes a protruding portion having a flange with a dish shape, and a drain hole therein; and a cylindrical portion projecting from the protruding portion and formed at an inner face side of the flange, the cylindrical portion being configured to be inserted into and pass through an attachment hole of a panel. The cylindrical portion includes an engagement leg provided in a circumference configured to detachably engage the attachment hole, a cylinder inside, and a shielding wall which is positioned above the drain hole, is larger than a horizontal cross-sectional surface of the drain hole, and is provided such that the cylinder inside and the drain hole can communicate with each other for allowing a liquid entering into an inside of a vehicle to flow into the cylinder inside and flow out to an outside of a vehicle from the drain hole.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2018Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: NIFCO INC.Inventor: Yoshiaki Yamada
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Patent number: 11414238Abstract: A cooler is provided which has various improvements. The cooler may be a passive cooler or may be actively cooled for providing desirable cooling effects. The cooler may include an accessory system, for example, with bottle or can holders or a post holder which utilizes the weight of the cooler to support a sunshade. The accessory system may be positioned in various locations of the cooler, one location being in a recess which is utilized to open the cooler lid. The smart cooler may also comprise a cushion assembly which may be placed on an upper surface of the lid and may have straps to retain the cushion on the lid. The lid may be formed to accept and retain a cushion retaining feature so that the cushion does not excessively move from the top surface of the lid.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2019Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Dometic Sweden ABInventors: Joakim Ahlström, Samuele Meda
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Patent number: 11407305Abstract: A tank flap or charging flap arrangement for a vehicle includes a housing body and a tank flap or charging flap mounted for pivot between a closed position and an open position by means of an actuating arrangement. A locking device releasably locks the flap in the closed position. The actuating arrangement includes a pivot arm mounted pivotably at a first end on the housing body and connected pivotably at a second end to the flap and a control lever connected pivotably at a first end to the flap. Pivot axes of the pivotable connections of pivot arm and control lever to the flap run parallel to and offset laterally from one another. During movement of the flap between the closed and the open position, the control lever is guided at a second end an elongated hole in the pivot arm and in a guide curve of the housing body.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2017Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventor: Christian Beck
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Patent number: 11400636Abstract: A base made from plastic material for a motor vehicle tank accessory, including protrusions to be welded to a preform during production of the tank by blowing the preform, wherein: the base includes a solid surface recessed from the protrusions, the solid surface including a part without protrusions and a part taken up by the protrusions, the area of the part of the solid surface without protrusions is at least equal to one times the area of the solid surface taken up by the protrusions, the height of the protrusions relative to the solid surface is between 0.6 mm and 0.8 mm.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2014Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: PLASTIC OMNIUM ADVANCED INNOVATION AND RESEARCHInventors: Jean-Francois Coing, Arnaud Tryoen, Sebastien Jouie, Yvonnig Guezennec, Odile Sehier
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Patent number: 11390456Abstract: An assembly for maturing distilled spirits comprises a shipping container and a racking system positioned within the shipping container. The racking system includes a racking column attached to a pair of racking rails for supporting one or more barrels inside the shipping container. An external surface of the side walls of the shipping container has a light reflective value of less than about 10 while an external surface of the roof of the shipping container has a light reflective value of about 75 or more to induce a convective air flow around the racking system. Systems for maturing distilled spirits include a plurality of the assemblies for maturing distilled spirits in a stacked configuration. Methods for maturing distilled spirits comprise placing a plurality of barrels including distilled spirits on the racking system of an assembly for a period of time and under conditions sufficient to age the distilled spirits.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Inventor: Patrick Daniel Nall
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Patent number: 11377294Abstract: A tray for restraining movement of a rollable object, such as one that can roll or rock out of position on a conveyor, is formed of a single sheet. The tray includes a base and upstanding structures.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2017Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventor: David Alspaugh
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Patent number: 11358770Abstract: Contact lens packaging (2) includes two or more individual, sealed blister packs (1) coupled together by a connecting label (5), which includes a uni-axial shear polymer film (6). The connecting label (5) is arranged and oriented such that the tear direction of the polymer film (6) is parallel to a line (A) bisecting adjacent blister packs (1). Methods of binding together two or more blister packs (1) are also described.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2017Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: COOPERVISION INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDInventor: Robert Davis
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Patent number: 11358769Abstract: A composite package (100) comprises a plurality of primary packages (102) which are gathered into at least one secondary package (106) that comprises an envelope (104) about at least some of said primary packages (102), and a handle (108), and is characterized in that the handle (108) is mobile between a retracted first position substantially enclosed within said composite package (100), and an extracted second position projecting at least partially from said composite package (100).Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2015Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Societe des Produits Nestle S.A.Inventors: Jean-Paul Cerveny, Ben Xie