Patents Examined by Jennifer N Zettl
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Patent number: 9350408Abstract: A mount system (10) for a portable radio. The mount system (10) includes a base member (20) which defines a support surface (22) with a given perimeter and a skirt depending from the support surface (22) over at least a portion of the given perimeter. At least one connecting mechanism is defined by the base member. A cover member (50) including a plate member (52) is interconnected to the base member such that a radio receiving space is defined between the plate member (52) and the support surface (22).Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2014Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Harris CorporationInventors: David Cipolla, Jason Scott, Howard M. Sheehan
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Patent number: 9332813Abstract: A protection case includes a receiving portion for receiving an electronic device and a cover portion connected to one side of the receiving portion for supporting or covering the receiving portion. The cover portion includes a first reinforcing member, a second reinforcing member adjacent to the first reinforcing member, two third reinforcing members symmetrically located at two opposite sides of the first reinforcing member, and two fourth reinforcing members symmetrically located at two opposite ends of the cover portion. The first, second, third and fourth reinforcing members are connected flexibly to each other. The first reinforcing member is folded toward and absorbed on the second reinforcing member. Each of the two third reinforcing members together with the adjacent fourth reinforcing member forms a supporting portion to abut against the back of the receiving portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2014Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignees: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Peng-Jun Jiang, Chung-Chi Tseng, Hong-Ye Zhang
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Patent number: 9329010Abstract: A storage apparatus for a munition that contains energetic material uses a water-filled liner to absorb heat applied from the exterior of the storage apparatus. The liner is disposed between the munition and a metal storage container. The liner has segregated compartments which release water into either the storage container or the liner itself. The released water boils and forms steam. A spiral-shaped steam conduit is formed in either the wall of the storage container or in the liner itself. The steam conduit directs the steam away from the munition. The metal storage container includes a pressure relief valve to release the steam pressure. The storage apparatus delays the detonation of the energetic material in the munition.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2013Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Leon Moy, Daniel Ruland, Edward Yang, Jacek Foltynski
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Patent number: 9315316Abstract: A carton suitable for packaging a coil of wire with a payout tube has a cover for selectably closing the open side of a five-sided clamshell. The carton can be loaded by placing the coil and payout tube on the cover and then closing the clamshell over the coil. The clamshell has a payout tube aperture and an entryway that permits the clamshell to fit down over the payout tube with the tube extending through the clamshell. Doors open to permit initial access of the tube to the aperture during closure of the clamshell. The doors then close to prevent the tube from becoming dislodged from the aperture. Guide flaps constrain the coil during closure of the clamshell. The final panel of the carton to be closed is secured on all of its free edges to prevent inadvertent opening of the carton. Fold lines are reinforced with reinforcing tape. The carton blank is laid out to have a waste percentage of less than 20%.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Inventor: Kenneth R. Babcock
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Patent number: 9302825Abstract: The present application provides an electronic cigarette case; and the electronic cigarette case comprises a case body, a case cover hinged with the case body via a hinging portion, and an elastic member is fixed in the case body; the elastic member includes a first flange protruding towards the case cover, and a first extension arm slantly extending from a side of the first flange and extending along a direction away from the case cover; a protruding portion is formed on the case cover, and the protruding portion slidably abuts against surfaces of the first extension arm and the first flange facing the case cover. The structure of the electronic cigarette case is simple, and the case cover can be opened or closed by a small external force. Thus, the opening and closing operations are easy, and the user's experience is improved.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: HUIZHOU KIMREE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. SHENZHEN BRANCHInventor: Qiuming Liu
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Patent number: 9302840Abstract: A container made of thermoplastic material having a body in which at least one side panel is hollowed out, the container including a central zone having, in a longitudinal plane, a concave profile, and an adjoining zone longitudinally extending the central zone and having, in a longitudinal plane, a convex profile. The central zone and the adjoining zone are stiffened, and the junction between the central zone and the adjoining zone defines a deformable membrane.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2010Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: SIDEL PARTICIPATIONSInventor: Michel Boukobza
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Patent number: 9260050Abstract: A collection tank for use in a vacuum operated earth reduction system, the collection tank comprising a closed first end, an open second end defining a tank sealing flange and a body extending between the closed first end and the open second end. An internal chamber defined by the body, the closed first end and the open second end has a door coupled to the open second end and is configured to releasably seal the open second end. An automated door closer is coupled to a center of the door, wherein the automated door closer provides a closing force at the center of the door so that the closing force is equally distributed about a periphery of the door to seal the door against the tank sealing flange.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2014Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: MCLAUGHLIN GROUP, INC.Inventor: Charles Robert Maybury, Jr.
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Patent number: 9260049Abstract: A collection tank for use in a vacuum operated earth reduction system, the collection tank comprising a closed first end, an open second end defining a tank sealing flange and a body extending between the closed first end and the open second end. An internal chamber defined by the body, the closed first end and the open second end has a door coupled to the open second end and is configured to releasably seal the open second end. An automated door closer is coupled to a center of the door, wherein the automated door closer provides a closing force at the center of the door so that the closing force is equally distributed about a periphery of the door to seal the door against the tank sealing flange.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2014Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: MCLAUGHLIN GROUP, INC.Inventor: Charles Robert Maybury, Jr.
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Patent number: 9260048Abstract: A collection tank for use in a vacuum operated earth reduction system, the collection tank comprising a closed first end, an open second end defining a tank sealing flange and a body extending between the closed first end and the open second end. An internal chamber defined by the body, the closed first end and the open second end has a door coupled to the open second end and is configured to releasably seal the open second end. An automated door closer is coupled to a center of the door, wherein the automated door closer provides a closing force at the center of the door so that the closing force is equally distributed about a periphery of the door to seal the door against the tank sealing flange.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2014Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: MCLAUGHLIN GROUP, INC.Inventor: Charles Robert Maybury, Jr.
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Patent number: 9261239Abstract: A pressure gas container includes a liner to store a gas, a reinforcing layer provided on an outer side of the liner, a boss attached to the liner, and an attachment attached to an outer surface of the liner. The boss has an opening through which the gas is introduced into the liner and through which the gas inside the liner is released. The attachment is to support the liner rotatably when the reinforcing layer is provided. At least one of the boss and the attachment has a gas release channel that allows communication between a gap formed between the outer side and an inner side of the reinforcing layer and a space outside the pressure gas container to release the gas having permeated through the liner and present in the gap between the liner and the reinforcing layer to the space.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2013Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Toshihiko Kanezaki, Yusuke Ishikawa, Satoshi Kawasaki, Kazuo Miyagawa
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Patent number: 9254795Abstract: In a water drain plug (10) for a cavity (16) of a vehicle, in particular a side sill (14), comprising a base body (18) which can be fixed in an aperture (12) of the cavity (14) and has an opening (20) in which a sealing element (22) is arranged that is adapted to be moved between a closing position in which the opening (20) is tightly closed, and an opening position in which the opening (20) is open, the sealing element (22) is mounted in the base body (18) for pivoting movement about a retaining axis (36).Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2013Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: TRW Automotive Electronics & Components GmbHInventor: Martin Schmidt
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Patent number: 9254023Abstract: A protective cover for a portable electronic device includes a main body and a plurality of cushioning structures. The main body is configured to receive the portable electronic device. Each cushioning structure includes an elastic body protruding from the main body and a clearance defined between the main body and the elastic body. The elastic body is deformed toward the clearance when the elastic body is impacted.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2013Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Chiun Mai Communication Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ho-Chyuan Su, Tzu-Cheng Yu
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Patent number: 9233465Abstract: A tool box includes a base, a button, a cover and two hinges. The button is located in a recessed area of the base and connected to a fixing member that is connected to the recessed area. The button has a resilient arm extending from each of two ends thereof, and each resilient arm has a protrusion which is engaged with the positioning hole of the fixing member. Two resilient piece extending toward each other from the top edge thereof and a flange extends from one side of the button. The cover is pivotably connected to the base by the two hinges. The cover has a locking member so as to be engaged with the flange of the button. The two resilient piece push the cover upward when the cover is unlocked from the base. The hinges are not loosened after frequent use.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2014Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Inventor: Chia Wei Lai
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Patent number: 9216846Abstract: A device and system for temporarily sealing an orifice in a beverage container lid comprising a plug (10, 110, 210, 310) having an upper surface (14, 114, 214), a body portion (12, 112), and a lower surface (16, 116, 216), said body portion adapted to be inserted and releasably retained in the orifice to provide a temporary seal thereof, and an external member (20, 120, 220) located on the upper surface of the plug configured to allow a user to grip the plug for ease of removal from the orifice.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2013Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: STIXTOGO, INC.Inventor: Thomas Burns
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Patent number: 9199776Abstract: A theft resistant product packaging has a rear shell, a middle shell, and a front shell for containing a product. The front and rear shells have cut resistant contours for resisting cuts therethrough. The middle shell abuts the rear shell such that they may contain the product therebetween. The front shell covers the middle shell such that cut resistant contours of the front shell nest within the cut resistant contours of the middle shell, thereby cooperating to prevent cutting through the front shell to remove the product.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2013Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Inventor: Miles R. Bruce
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Patent number: 9186979Abstract: A fluid reservoir includes a housing, a nozzle and a cup. The housing defines a chamber for retaining a fluid. The nozzle receives the fluid and directs the fluid toward the chamber. The cup is disposed in the chamber and defines an interior volume in fluid communication with the nozzle for directly receiving the fluid from the nozzle. A portion of the cup may be captured between the housing and the nozzle. The cup defines at least one fluid path between the interior volume and the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2012Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: MANN + HUMMEL GMBHInventor: Michael Martin
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Patent number: 9133610Abstract: The present invention relates to a toilet plunger containment system including a decorative shell, a selectively removable tray having a disposable disinfectant and a specialized plunger which is housed within the decorative shell during periods of non-use.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2012Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Mark Innovations, LLCInventors: Mark C. Dressel, Nicole K. Dressel, Gina M. Marku, Nicholas J. Webb
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Patent number: 9131921Abstract: A film tube which is arranged in the manner of a bag for enclosing a hand-operated ultrasonic transducer (8) and the cable leads thereof, and in which an adhesive surface (3) is provided for attaching the film tube to the ultrasonic transducer (8). It is proposed in accordance with the invention that a support (9) for the adhesive surface (3) is provided and the film tube comprises a sound opening (10) in the region of the adhesive surface (3), with the support (9) covering the sound surface (10) and being tightly connected with the film tube. A film tube is therefore provided by means of the invention which protects the ultrasonic transducer (8), and especially its sound surface, in the best possible way and avoids the use of a gel between the ultrasonic transducer (8) and the film tube. Even frequent attachment and removal of the adhesive surface (3) does not impair the sound surface because the adhesive surface (3) can be detached from the ultrasonic transducer (8) without any residues.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2011Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Inventor: Leopold Lackner
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Patent number: 9125532Abstract: A container for wipes includes a dispenser housing. The housing defines top and bottom walls, first and second side walls, and first and second end walls. The walls collectively define an interior space. The top wall includes a dispensing orifice which is covered by a lid assembly. The lid assembly includes a ring and a flip top. The ring is permanently affixed to the top wall, and the flip top is hingedly connected to the ring. The ring has an upper portion and a buffering flange. The upper portion generally extends along the dispensing orifice perimeter. In one embodiment, the buffering flange protrudes from the upper portion into the interior space, and a height of the buffering flange is greater than a thickness of the top wall. In another embodiment, the buffering flange protrudes from the upper portion into the interior space past the inner surface of the top wall.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2012Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventor: Christopher M. Bechyne
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Patent number: 9108790Abstract: A system (and method) for use with a cooler having a plurality of interior, opposed vertical channels comprises a cutting board and a cutting board holding assembly. The cutting board holding assembly comprises a first vertical side wall coupled to and positioned opposite a second vertical side wall, the first and second side walls defining a receptacle configured to receive the cutting board. Further, the first and second side walls are configured to slidingly engage two opposed vertical channels of a cooler.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Inventor: Jeffry A. Daley