Patents Examined by James M Van Buskirk
  • Patent number: 11350777
    Abstract: An assisted eating aid for use with an eating utensil constructed to carry food portions is disclosed as a serving vessel body having a bottom surface and an opposing upper surface with a centrally disposed food receiving region, an outermost perimeter, and a plurality of flanges projecting upwardly from the upper surface of the serving vessel body to divide the centrally disposed food receiving region from an outermost food receiving region where at least two of the flanges are spaced apart with each flange having an interior facing scoop surface and exterior facing scoop surface constructed to shove food portions pushed thereagainst onto the eating utensil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Inventor: Kurt Reichel
  • Patent number: 11344090
    Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-compartment cosmetic and personal item container with multiple layers which are stacked on top of each other, with the ability to hold vertical tall items and horizontal flat items at the same time. Vertical tall cosmetic and personal items like lipstick, eye-shadow, eye-liner, makeup brush, perfume, nail polish, nail file, nail cutter, deodorant, lotion, etc. are contained in multiple vertical sub-compartments that form one compartment layer, with each sub-compartment holding one vertical tall item. This layer with multiple vertical sub-compartments can be stacked onto single container layers each holding one horizontal flat cosmetic or personal item like powder, rouge, foundation, sponge, cream, etc. One or more horizontal flat compartments can be stuck or screwed onto the top or the bottom of the compartment layer with plurality of vertical tall sub-compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Inventor: Hassan Sobhi Hamze
  • Patent number: 11311124
    Abstract: Within the scope of the present invention is a drink protector that prevents adulteration of the contents within a beverage container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Inventor: Vicky M. Rayfield
  • Patent number: 11304874
    Abstract: The protecting package for a flexible pouch specially designed to contain a biopharmaceutical fluid, includes two frames which respectively form a lower frame and an upper frame and which have a peripheral area, respectively to a main plane of the frames, each frame has an opening on a central area, the two frames are fixed to each other such that they are able to respectively surround two plates which sandwich the flexible pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: SARTORIUS STEDIM NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Marc Sanchez, Jonathan Cutting
  • Patent number: 11278140
    Abstract: A carrying tray comprises a base having a support surface configured to support food containers and a plurality of pegs. The support surface includes a plurality of peg openings to receive the pegs. To transport food containers, a user places the food containers on the support surface and inserts the pegs into selected ones of the peg openings to prevent the food containers from shifting during transport. The carrying tray is thus able to accommodate food containers of varying size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Inventor: Elida Leticia Greene
  • Patent number: 11280305
    Abstract: A fuel pump cover assembly and method for a vehicle includes a cover arranged over the vehicle fuel pump for inhibiting water access to the vehicle fuel pump and at least one clip securing the cover to a feed line for the vehicle fuel pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jonathan A. Rihtar, Hiroshi Kitamura, Matthew E. Swanson
  • Patent number: 11278989
    Abstract: A hinge lid container (10) for consumer articles comprises a box (12) and a hinge lid (14) connected to the box along a hinge line and pivotable about the hinge line between a closed position and an open position. The hinge lid comprises a first lid wall (16) and a lid flap (18) depending from the first lid wall along an edge fold line, the lid flap being folded inward towards the inner surface of the first lid wall. The container is at least partially formed from a blank having a thickness (T), the laminar blank defining an edge fold portion of the container connecting the first lid wall and the lid flap. The inner surface of the edge fold portion defines an ablation area (A) having a length in the longitudinal direction of the edge fold portion and a width (W) extending transversely to said length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Philip Morris Products S.A.
    Inventors: David Rudolf, Poh Yoke Tritz
  • Patent number: 11247822
    Abstract: A hinge-lid container comprises a resealable package of consumer goods, the package having an opening through which consumer goods can be removed; and a self-adhesive reclosable sticker covering the opening of the package and extending beyond the periphery of the opening of the package. The sticker comprises a first and a second layer of labelling web material. The first layer is affixed to the package by a first adhesive provided on the inner surface of the first layer extending about at least a sealing portion of the package at the periphery of the opening. The first layer comprises a cut-out aligned with the opening of the package. The second layer is at least partially releasably affixed to the first layer by a second adhesive provided on a first area of the inner surface of the second layer extending about at least the lower periphery of the cut-out of the first layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Philip Morris Products S.A.
    Inventors: Sergey Krasiev, Arjen Hamilcar Slooff, Dorothy Tritz
  • Patent number: 11235547
    Abstract: A corner board includes first and second sides, each including a board material; a bend between first and second sides, joining the sides together; and a slit adjacent to a first end of the corner board forming a first flap adapted to place the corner board on a container or a stack of containers or otherwise couple the corner board to horizontal and vertical surfaces of the container or stack of containers. A method of manufacturing a corner board includes bending a board stock to form first and second sides of the corner board with an angle therebetween; cutting the board stock into fixed lengths, the bent and cut board stock forming the corner board; and forming a slit near a first end of the corner board, in which the slit creates a first flap adapted to couple the corner board to a container or a stack of containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Sierra Packaging Solutions
    Inventor: Clyde Ulrich
  • Patent number: 11230853
    Abstract: A large capacity above ground impoundment tank includes a number of first-level interlocking panels connected to one another to form a generally circular tank. The first-level interlocking panels include a plate, a first flange, a second flange, a third flange, and a fourth flange. The first-level interlocking panels include at least retaining rib and at least one vertical support member. The third flange of each first-level interlocking panel includes a guide pin. The first flange of a first-level interlocking panel is connected via suitable fasteners to the second flange of an adjacent first-level interlocking panel. A number of second-level interlocking panels may be positioned on a top surface of the first-level interlocking panels. The second-level interlocking panels may be similar to the first-level interlocking panels. The guide pin of a first-level interlocking panel is inserted into a corresponding guide pin hole on the fourth flange of a corresponding second-level panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: JWF Industries
    Inventor: Marc Joseph Speciale
  • Patent number: 11220370
    Abstract: A food container includes a body having a first and second receptacle. A first food product is contained in the first receptacle. A second food product is contained in the second receptacle. A lid includes two portions coupable to the body, a first portion configured to enclose the first receptacle and a second portion configured to enclose the second receptacle. Each portion has a permeability, and the first portion has a permeability different than the second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: Sargento Foods Inc.
    Inventor: Todd Purkey
  • Patent number: 11214404
    Abstract: A measuring device assembly having a container and measuring receptacle. The container includes a self-supporting base structure with a plurality of projections extending downward therefrom, wherein each projection of the plurality of projections includes a fastener receiving groove extending inward thereof. The measuring receptacle includes a receptacle base, a side wall extending from an upper surface of the receptacle base, and a fastener extending inward and secured in the fastener receiving groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Inventor: Samuel Foster
  • Patent number: 11180280
    Abstract: A liner system for use with a carton of pre-packaged products to protect the carton from moisture may include a substantially continuous liner including a bottom panel and side and end wall panels extending upward from the bottom panel and defining an open top and the liner may be adapted for positioning in the carton prior to placement of the pre-packaged products and may include positioning features configured to maintain a position of the pre-packaged products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: CDF Corporation
    Inventors: Robert G. Buchenan, William Harvey, Mark Sinn, Joseph Sullivan, Terry Staed
  • Patent number: 11174074
    Abstract: A package (10) for storing and dispensing a consumable product (24, 34) includes a first compartment (20) and a second compartment (30) that are hingedly and detachably attached by a first connection member (40) such as a perforated hinge, and a second connection member (52, 54, 56) that is removably attached to the compartments (20, 30). In a preferred embodiment, the second connection member includes a tear-strip (52) with one or more lines of weakness (58, 62). A related method for configuring and using such a package is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY
    Inventor: Kristy Safarik
  • Patent number: 11124330
    Abstract: A container made of an elastomer such as silicone with an integrated leak resistant seal and pressure shield. Seal incorporates press-fit elements with sizes and shapes sufficient to provide a strong seal that resists leakage of liquids from inside the container, seal is integrated into the container and requires no external clips or clasps. The pressure shield increases leak resistance by at least 300% and is formed by adding material to the inside of the container and not to the engaging portions of the seal and works by deflecting pressure away from the two leak resistant seal portions. Additional features are provided to facilitate opening such as extended flaps for pulling the sides open, and asymmetric cavities for press-fit elements to reduce the initial opening force. The container may include a hole and be of asymmetrical shape, such as trapezoidal, to provide a wide opening along with a strong seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Stasher, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Maguire, Katousha Ghaemi Nouri, Angelo Carpinelli, Bryan Kin Fo Au
  • Patent number: 11117723
    Abstract: A cover for a beverage can includes a circular disc, an opening within the circular disc, and a raised lip fixedly attached to a circumference of the circular disc. The cover for a beverage can is useful for providing a means for covering a beverage can when in an opened condition, so as to prevent insects and debris from entering the beverage, to prevent release of carbonated gas from the beverage and to prevent premature warming of the beverage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Inventor: Alexander Morrison Bagnall
  • Patent number: 11104475
    Abstract: Embodiments describe a holder and an easel for holding and/or display one or more items. The holder and the easel are formed from a single piece of material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Inventor: Stanley Ewing Greene
  • Patent number: 11090601
    Abstract: A canister containing an active agent wherein the canister includes a canister body having a peripheral body wall defining an upper opening and a non-removable snap-on cap. The cap includes a peripheral skirt. The peripheral body wall of the canister includes a step formed between a first portion of the peripheral body wall and a second portion located beneath the first portion. The first portion is thinner than the second portion to form the step, wherein an inner shape of the peripheral skirt and an outer shape of the first portion of the peripheral body wall form a snap-on fit, wherein the cap surrounds the first portion. A vertical extension of the peripheral skirt is smaller than a vertical extension of the first portion of the peripheral body wall to form a gap between the step and the peripheral skirt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: CLARIANT PRODUCTION (FRANCE) S.A.S.
    Inventor: Jacquy Lebon
  • Patent number: 11076665
    Abstract: Embodiment describe a container for a device that has two functional modes. In the first mode, the container holds the device for transport. In the second mode, the container acts as a stand for the device and holds the device for use by a user. In one embodiment, the container is made from recycled materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Inventor: Stanley Ewing Greene
  • Patent number: 11072490
    Abstract: Packaging assembly for the transport of coffee in the form of roasted beans, comprising: at least one impermeable bag, impermeable at least to oxygen and water vapour; said at least one impermeable bag being flexible and sealable in a watertight manner to prevent the introduction of fluids or gases; at least one unidirectional valve sealingly applied to said at least one impermeable bag which only allows gas to escape from the impermeable bag preventing the entry of gas into the impermeable bag, wherein said at least one unidirectional valve makes it possible to achieve an over-pressure inside the impermeable bag variable from 3 to 60 mbar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: ILLYCAFFE' S.p.A.
    Inventors: David Brussa, Oriana Savonitti, Alessandra Lodato, Barbara Mazzon