Patents Examined by Jonathan G Riley
  • Patent number: 10836056
    Abstract: Electric shaver provided with a handle and a shaver head including at least one drivable cutter element, wherein said shaver head is connected to said handle by means of a support structure providing for a swivel and/or tilting axis about which said shaver head may swivel or tilt relative to said handle, wherein said support structure includes a pair of link arms forming a four-joint linkage with each link arm having a head joint connected to a shaver head part and a handle joint connected to the handle or a base part connected thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Braun GMBH
    Inventors: Joachim Krauss, Uwe Fischer, Roman Roeder, Andreas Erndt, Detlef Gleich, Uwe Ludaescher
  • Patent number: 10829331
    Abstract: A method for protecting a unit for converting a web substrate to limit a jam of the substrate inside the unit, the unit converting the substrate when the unit is stopped, in a packaging production machine: the steps of: detecting at the outlet of the unit that the converted web does not come out; stopping a motor of an infeed arrangement to prevent the substrate from entering the unit; stopping a motor of a feathering drive; and simultaneously stopping the machine, and guiding the substrate to an accumulation storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Inventor: Philippe Clement
  • Patent number: 10821623
    Abstract: A wall hole punch device is provided. The punch device has a wall-engaging surface, a floor-engaging surface, and a punch. The punch has a punching end, which generally has an angled face for pushing the chad downwardly and away from the hole. The bottom of the punching end is high enough to clear typical base plates when the punching device is used as intended. The top of the punching end is low enough so that the hole can be covered by baseboards of conventional height. A method of punching holes in walls and a method of drying walls using the device are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Restoration Tools, LLC
    Inventors: Charles W. Hare, Marcus A. Smith
  • Patent number: 10814507
    Abstract: A razor assembly comprising a first razor head member; a second razor head member; a handle; and wherein the first razor head member and the second razor head member are pivotable about each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: ALEEM & COMPANY INC.
    Inventor: Shaffeek Alleem Yusuf
  • Patent number: 10815094
    Abstract: The present invention provides a mechanical packing conversion apparatus integrating packaging, measuring, cutting and protecting functions, comprising a box, a measuring scale and a cutting mechanism. An upper cover of the box of the apparatus and a side plate connected to the upper cover can be overturned and opened from side faces, and the cutting mechanism is disposed on a sidewall in the box; the cutting mechanism comprises a head and a base, the head being fixed to the base, a handle, a transmission member and a blade all successively connected being disposed in the head; a through hole is formed at a bottom end of the head, and the blade is placed vertically above the through hole and is communicated with the through hole; a groove configured to receive the measuring scale is provided at a bottom end of the base; and the measuring scale is fixed to the bottom inside the box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: ENVIRONMENTAL GASKET COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Jingwei Zhao, Jun Zhang
  • Patent number: 10814514
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an article of apparel having dynamic vent-slits includes providing a fabric having a first surface and a second surface, forming a plurality of slits in a repeating fashion on the fabric, wherein a spacing between two adjacent slits in linear alignment is less than a length of a slit in non-linear alignment with the two slits and that is offset from the two slits such that the slit in non-linear alignment overlies the spacing between the slits in linear alignment, and the slit in non-linear alignment is parallel to the slits in linear alignment. The method further includes forming the fabric into at least part of the article of apparel. The slits may be positioned in one or more groupings, or aligned in different directions to open in response to different directions of stretch or movement, to provide dynamic ventilation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Yuki Aihara
  • Patent number: 10807274
    Abstract: An automated glass scoring device and a pillar post are provided. The pillar post includes a body having a fluid inlet port, at least one internal passage, a fluid exit port, and a fluid flow metering element. At least a portion of the fluid flow metering element is disposed within the internal passage. The at least one internal passage provides a path for a fluid flow from the inlet port to the fluid exit port, and the fluid exit port is positioned such that the fluid flow exiting the fluid exit port exits in close proximity to the cutter wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: The Fletcher-Terry Company, LLC
    Inventor: Benjamin Paharik
  • Patent number: 10792830
    Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus comprises: (1) a box with specifically designed blades for cutting; (2) a motor for rotating the blades over each other; (3) a sweeper mechanism to gently move the flowers around the enclosure blade; and, (4) a brush mechanism to gently tumble flowers over the blade surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Inventor: Cullen Raichart
  • Patent number: 10786816
    Abstract: A device for separating plants and plant byproduct, the device comprising: a housing; a basin located in the housing, the basin configured to hold plant material; at least one rotating arm located in the basin; a shelf located below and adjacent to the basin, the shelf comprising a plurality of shelf holes; a blade configured to cut material extending below the shelf through the shelf holes; a first sieve located below and generally adjacent the shelf, the sieve containing a plurality of holes of a first sieve hole size; and a bottom container located below the sieve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Cecchi, Paige Cecchi
  • Patent number: 10773400
    Abstract: A hair trimming system arranged to detect the position of a hair trimming device in relation to a client's head, and to adjust its trimming length automatically and dynamically according to preprogrammed values at any given point during a hair trimming session.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventor: Klaus Lauritsen
  • Patent number: 10758919
    Abstract: THIS invention relates to a process for recovering value metals from ore (50) configured such as to substantively reduce or eliminate the need for a tailings storage facility. This object is achieved through an integrated processing system designed to enhance the ratio of sand residue from coarse flotation (62) to the amount of tailings arising from fine flotation (72), and then blending a proportion of coarse and fine flotation gangue materials into a free draining stack (82).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: ANGLO AMERICAN SERVICES (UK) LTD
    Inventors: Anthony Owen Filmer, Daniel John Alexander
  • Patent number: 10751905
    Abstract: A guide bar (1) for the saw chain (2) of a motor-driven chain saw includes a longitudinal bar base body (3) of solid material having a reversal section (5) and a mounting section (8). A weight recess (11) is formed in a flat side (13) of the bar base body (3). The weight recess (11) extends essentially along the bar base body (3) and is closed by a cover plate (12). A light-weight, torsion-resistant guide bar is produced in that a longitudinal rib (14, 15) supporting the cover plate (12) is arranged in the weight recess (11) and extends in the longitudinal direction (19) of the guide bar (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Alexander Fuchs, Michael Leiter
  • Patent number: 10737339
    Abstract: A novel approach to a commercial circular saw blade designed for efficient lumber cutting as well as extended saw blade life because of a reduction in friction and better heat dispersion. The saw plate has thicker body transitioning to a thinner rim at a point between the bottom of the gullet and the bottom of the tooth, generally occurring at the hook of the gullet. This design increases the lateral stiffness of the blade, improves accuracy, maximizes sawdust ejection, eliminates blade wandering, decreases the amount of the cut waste and allows for increased cutting speeds without decreasing the performance or longevity of the blade. This design goes against traditional, prior art saw blade design because of its interpretation of wood physics, blade friction and side clearance tolerances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Inventor: Warren M Bird
  • Patent number: 10730200
    Abstract: A bucking apparatus to be used in conjunction with a loader and topping saw that are mounted to a logging platform or trailer. The bucking apparatus is attached to the loader and includes a plurality of hatches. The hatches can be adjusted for different lengths so that different length logs can be cut when eliminating faults from the trees. The hatches of the bucking apparatus are measured to be particular distances from the topping saw and so, when a tree is pulled through the topping saw with the loader, the end being held can be aligned with one of the hatches, and then the saw can be engaged thus creating a log of the particular length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Inventor: Jeremy Wheeler
  • Patent number: 10710269
    Abstract: Blade guards for power tools such as table saws are disclosed. The blade guard may include a shroud that pivots up and down to allow a workpiece to move past the guard, a dust collection channel, and a pivot joint which maintains the dust collection channel in an operable condition as the shroud pivots up or down. The guard may also include a wood stop and anti-kickback pawls. The blade guard may be part of a dust collection system and may be connected to a vacuum system by a conduit such as a flexible hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: SawStop Holding LLC
    Inventors: Hollan A. Tsuda, John P. Nenadic, Paul H. Stasiewicz
  • Patent number: 10688647
    Abstract: A lawn and garden tool having a handle, a tool head and an adjustable length boom, wherein the boom includes telescoping first and second boom sections. The tool includes a connector assembly having a lock adapted to selectively lock the boom sections relative to one another at any one of a plurality of telescopic locations. The connector assembly further includes a latch adapted to maintain engagement of the boom sections relative to one another, wherein the latch may be manipulated by an operator to selectively allow separation of the boom sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: THE TORO COMPANY
    Inventors: LaVern L. Ackerman, Joseph J. LeBrun
  • Patent number: 10662018
    Abstract: The adhesive tape according to the present invention comprises a tape which comprises a long plastic film having a predetermined width and a predetermined thickness and adhesive layers which are arranged on the tape, wherein at least one row of multiple slits are arranged at regular intervals along the length direction in a region of the tape which turns inward from each end of a first surface as observed in a width direction, each of the slits is formed by a narrow and long concave groove which is depressed to a predetermined depth from the first surface and a crack; which is formed on the bottom of the concave groove and is formed at a predetermined depth toward a second surface, and the adhesive layer is formed on the first surface having the slits formed thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: FUKUMARU CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Masakazu Yamamoto, Katsuyoshi Fukuyama
  • Patent number: 10619972
    Abstract: A glass break apparatus including an attachment mechanism comprising an attachment region configured to attach to an end of a light-emitting device and a receptacle coupled to the attachment region. The glass break apparatus also including an elongated glass punch retained at least partially within the receptacle, the glass punch having a first end and a second end, the glass punch configured to move between a retracted position within the interior of the receptacle and an extended position due to impact with a surface of glass, the first end of the glass punch extending beyond a plane of the attachment region while in the extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Inventor: Bryan B. Glauber
  • Patent number: 10596717
    Abstract: Methods of trimming fiber reinforced polymer composite workpieces are provided which use a pure waterjet discharged from a cutting head in liquid phase unladened with solid particles at an operating pressure of at least 60,000 psi and in combination with other cutting parameters to provide a final component profile without delamination, splintering, fraying or unacceptable fiber pullout or fiber fracture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Flow International Corporation
    Inventors: Mohamed A. Hashish, Charles D. Burnham, Steven J. Craigen
  • Patent number: 10583573
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electric shaver comprising a shaver housing, a shaver head including at least one cutter element drivable by a drive unit in an oscillating manner along a cutter oscillation axis and a non-cutting auxiliary function element for applying an auxiliary skin treatment other than hair cutting to a skin portion to be shaved, said auxiliary function element having an applicator head positioned aside the cutter element. The shaver head and/or the at least one cutter element is supported pivotably relative to the auxiliary function element at least about a pivot axis parallel to the cutter oscillation axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Braun GMBH
    Inventors: Andreas Erndt, Philipp Berger, Cirilo Javier Perez Lopez, Diana Kappes