Patents Examined by Jenine Pagan
  • Patent number: 11434061
    Abstract: Maintenance of conditions optimal to perishable materials within a package during shipment will prolong the lifetime of the goods for shipment. The present invention provides a system for mitigating spoilage of perishable materials. The system comprises a container defining a compartment for storage of perishable materials, the container further defining an opening for providing communication between the compartment and an outside environment. A film cooperates with the container to seal the opening of the container and control flow of gas and water vapor transfer between the compartment and the outside environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Verséa Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Perry Lidster, Andrew Jared David Lidster
  • Patent number: 11427391
    Abstract: There is disclosed a packaging system including an outer container having a bottom and four upstanding sidewalls defining an outer container volume, the outer container further comprising an outer container top, and an inner compartment having an inner compartment bottom, four upstanding sidewalls including an inner compartment front, an inner compartment back, and two opposing inner compartment ends, the four upstanding walls bounding a perimeter of the inner compartment bottom, and an inner compartment top, wherein the inner compartment is formed by an inner compartment panel folded to form the inner compartment bottom, the four upstanding inner compartment sidewalls and the inner compartment top, wherein the packaging system includes a plurality of suspension elements maintaining an air gap between the outer container and the inner compartment, and wherein the outer container and the inner compartment are formed from a packaging system material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Inventor: Brent Michael Comerford
  • Patent number: 11420170
    Abstract: A cleanroom cleaning device includes a multi-compartment container having two or more compartments and one or more breakable seals with at least one compartment containing a cleaning implement and at least another compartment containing a liquid capable of saturating the cleaning implement when the seals are broken. Another cleanroom cleaning device includes a nonbreakable/nonburstable outer pouch, a breakable/burstable inner pouch containing a liquid, and a cleaning implement where the inner pouch containing liquid and the cleaning implement are both contained within the outer pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Foamtec International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ferdinand Frederick Pisacane, Thng Cheok Long, Michael Edward Strauss
  • Patent number: 11406545
    Abstract: A feminine product dispensing assembly includes a housing that has a central portion structured to resemble the palm of a human hand and a plurality of finger portions each structured to resemble fingers of a human hand. The central portion has an opening extending into an interior of the central portion for storing toilet paper and toilet covers and each of the finger portions has a tampon positioned therein for storage. A plurality of lids is each hingedly coupled to a respective one of the finger portions to retain the tampon in the respective finger portion. A magnet is coupled to the housing to magnetically engage a ferromagnetic support surface. A hook is coupled to and extends downwardly from the central portion for having an object suspended thereon for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Inventor: Cassandra Clement
  • Patent number: 11396403
    Abstract: A folded bag comprising a front side, a rear side, and left and right sides connecting the front and rear sides, each side having a top edge and a bottom edge; a plurality of left simple gussets and a plurality of right simple gussets formed in each of the left and right bag sides, respectively, wherein each simple gusset includes first and second outwardly-extending wings formed by respective first and second outwardly-extending folds and separated by an inwardly-extending fold; and a bottom edge seal subsuming all of the bottom edges such that the simple gussets are restrained from unfolding at the bottom edge seal and are unrestrained from unfolding along the top edges of the front, rear, and left and right sides. One or more of the simple gussets may be converted to a compound gusset by additional longitudinal folding, thus reducing further the folded width of the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Inventor: Patrick R Breslend
  • Patent number: 11383022
    Abstract: A funnel-shaped enema nozzle (1) that includes a flared proximal part (2) that tapers into a tubular distal part (3), has at least a part of an exterior annular wall (3a) of the tubular distal part (3) provided with a hydrophilic coating (4) to provide reduced friction during use of the nozzle (1) during performing an enema.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: MBH-INTERNATIONAL A/S
    Inventors: Henrik Bork Bjerregaard, Cathrine Ørsnes Due, Thit Rosen Hagen
  • Patent number: 11377295
    Abstract: The present invention relates to packaging systems (assemblies) and more particularly, but not exclusively to packaging systems (assemblies) to secure elongated products, such as extruded products, in a bundle for transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Inventors: In Soong Kim, Sa Sung Youm, Richard Michael
  • Patent number: 11364296
    Abstract: A therapeutic treatment kit includes a container for holding a plurality of compartmentalized therapeutic dispensers. Each of the therapeutic dispensers includes a plurality of vials of antigens, and a plurality of containers of supplements disposed in compartments, each of the compartments labeled with the name of the supplement. A compartment is also provided for containing applicators or the antigens, such that an individual can extract the antigen from the vial in a single dose; and para instructions associated with a therapeutic program for utilizing the vials of antigens and the supplements in accordance with a therapeutic program that is predefined. The construction of the kit, including the dosages of the antigen, the types of antigens and the supplements all associated with a particular therapeutic program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: AVRIO GENETICS LLC
    Inventors: James Strader, Jovan Hutton Pulitzer
  • Patent number: 11358748
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a box (1) for receiving a luminaire (10), comprising a box body (2) delimiting a space (3) for receiving and supporting a luminaire (10) within the box body (2), an opening (4) delimited by a circumferential edge (5) of the box body (2) for putting the luminaire (10) into and taking the luminaire (10) out of the box (1), and a tap (6) for hanging-up the box (1) carrying the luminaire (10) at a corresponding receiving section. The tap (6) comprises a connection portion (7) extending from the box body (2), and a hanger portion (8) being distant from the box body (2) and laterally extending from the connection portion (7). The present invention further relates to a method for installing a luminaire (10), in particular a built-in luminaire (10) which is providing within a box (1) according to the present invention supporting said luminaire (10) within the space (3) of its box body (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Tridonic GmbH & Co KG
    Inventor: Barry Warren
  • Patent number: 11360513
    Abstract: Case accessories for portable electronic devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a case accessory may include a base configured to sit on a working surface, a support coupled to the base and configured to support a portable electronic device in an elevated position, a rotational mechanism coupled to the support configured to allow the holder to rotate in one or more directions relative to the support, and a holder coupled to the rotational mechanism and configured to secure the portable electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: TARGUS INTERNATONAL LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Gallagher, Robert Shortt, Daniel Ballou, Ron DeCamp, Mark Thoni, James C. Frinak
  • Patent number: 11355371
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wafer storage container capable of removing fumes on a wafer or removing moisture therefrom by supplying purge gas to the wafer stored in a storage chamber. More particularly, the present invention relates to a wafer storage container capable of quickly blocking an injection hole and an exhaust hole and of preventing contaminants from flowing into a storage chamber upon the blocking of the exhaust hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Inventor: Bum Je Woo
  • Patent number: 11350718
    Abstract: A go-bag is disclosed. The bag is designed to contain valuables and important documents, and protect these contents during an emergency evacuation situation. The bag can waterproof and float in water. The bag can also be made of a flame resistant material. The bag can include a self-orienting feature where the bag can float in water and automatically rotate to achieve the proper orientation so that the integrated solar panel is facing upwards towards the sun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Meredith Beveridge Lecocke, Michael J. Maciolek, Robert Wiseman Simpson, Daniel Christopher Bitsis, Jr., Bobby Lawrence Mohs, Manfred Amann, Emily Margaret Gray, Donnette Moncrief Brown
  • Patent number: 11332288
    Abstract: A blister container having an applicator therein, used for cosmetic, medical and industrial products that is convenient to use and allows realizing the function of liquid contents, more specifically, a blister container configured to have a lower portion for accommodating cosmetic liquid so that the dual function of accommodating liquid contents as well as packaging the applicator can be achieved at the same time, a middle portion connected to an upper side of the container portion, configured to have a wiper-attached shoulder to mount an applicator cap and adjust the application amount and the usage amount, and an upper portion formed with a handle-package portion for sealing the handle portion of an applicator-attached cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: BLISSPACK CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Jong-Won Anh
  • Patent number: 11333967
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a reticle container which comprises an upper cover and a lower cover. A plurality of identification modules is disposed on the edge of the reticle container. Therefore, the user can quickly identify the usage of the reticle container or number per se. On the other hand, the reticle container of the present invention further comprises supporters, sustainers and connecting modules. Therefore, the reticle container of the present invention is able to satisfy various structural requirements and conditions for carrying the reticle in a sealed environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: GUDENG PRECISION INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ming-Chien Chiu, Yung-Chin Pan, Chih-Sheng Hung
  • Patent number: 11331450
    Abstract: A catheter holder includes an attachment section configured to be attachable to a holder tube that accommodates at least a portion of a sheath of an image diagnosis catheter in a wound state, a support section extending from the attachment section in a direction away from the wound holder tube, and a fixing section provided on a second end side of the support section, which is opposite to a first end side of the support section on which the attachment section is provided, and configured to fix a unit connector and a hub of the image diagnosis catheter to hold the outer tube, which is exposed from an opening portion of the holder tube, in a linear shape to be fixed in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Yuuki Sakaguchi
  • Patent number: 11312561
    Abstract: A flexible pouch for two-component products includes a front panel, a back panel and a pair of side seals. An upper compartment is formed between the front panel, the back panel, one of the pair of side seals, an intermediate side seal and a bottom frangible seal. A lower compartment is formed beneath the upper compartment between the front panel and the back panel. A vertical passage extends between the intermediate side seal and another of the pair of side seals from the lower compartment to an opening. Rupture of the bottom frangible seal provides a fluid passageway from the upper compartment to the lower compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Pouch Pac Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: R. Charles Murray
  • Patent number: 11299337
    Abstract: Flexible packages with reinforcing areas and flat panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Hugh Joseph O'Donnell, Edward Daniel Theiss, III
  • Patent number: 11292649
    Abstract: The packaging bag is a packaging bag made of a laminate formed in a bag shape, the laminate being composed of a paper substrate, a foamed sheet made of polyolefin resin laminated on an inner side relative to the paper substrate, and a sealant layer laminated on an inner side relative to the foamed sheet, which are laminated with the sealant layer facing inward. In the packaging bag, a thickness of the foamed sheet is in a range of 0.8 mm to 5.0 mm, an expansion ratio of the foamed sheet is in a range of 15 to 50 times, and a bending stiffness of the paper substrate in an MD direction is in a range of 150 mN to 700 mN.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: TOPPAN PRINTING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Misao Nishigaki, Eriko Nagata
  • Patent number: 11278094
    Abstract: Provided is a document holder having a first wall, a second wall, a top plate, a rear plate, a first divider, and a second divider, where the document holder is configured to interface with a receiving surface. Further, the document holder may include a slider that may traverse a first chamber, a second chamber, and a third chamber, where any of the chambers may include a document. The slider may reversibly conceal the document(s), enabling a third party to view the document(s) from an outside perspective when the slider is removed from the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph Griffin, Michelle Bradley
  • Patent number: 11278373
    Abstract: A receiving sleeve of a tool set includes a hollow body having an end face with an insertion opening for inserting a tool. The hollow body defines a longitudinal central axis and includes a plurality of inner clamping elements spaced apart in a circumferential direction. The clamping elements have punctiform or linear engagement sections at their free, radially inward protruding end portions. The engagement sections make force-fit and/or form-fit contact with the tool for holding the tool within the receiving sleeve at a radial distance from the hollow body. An inner side of the hollow body has circumferentially spaced rigid protrusions that extend axially in rib-like fashion. The inner clamping elements radially protrude further toward the longitudinal central axis of the hollow body than the rigid protrusions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: AESCULAP AG
    Inventors: Gerold Zieris, Dieter Weisshaupt, Serkan Bellikli