Patents Examined by Jose S Stephens, III
  • Patent number: 7828143
    Abstract: A cigarette box has a box body, a lid that opens/closes the box body, an outer wall superposed on a rear wall of the box body and forms a pocket (P) in cooperation with the rear wall, and a sheet-like pouch removably contained in the pocket (P), the pouch being used as a portable ash container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Japan Tobacco Inc.
    Inventors: Masahiko Tosaka, Tetsuya Nakamura
  • Patent number: 7810638
    Abstract: Compact (1) for packaging cosmetic products for face care, the said compact comprising a cover (10) usually provided with an inner mirror (60) and a base (20) typically provided with an intermediate support for at least one cup that will contain a cosmetic product (70), the said base and the said cover each having a sidewall (11 and 21). The gripping area comprises two areas (22 and 23) located on the sidewall on each side of the plane of symmetry of the compact and having a height greater than the height of the remainder of the sidewall. Preferably, the sidewall (21) of the base (20) is made of elastomer, at least in the gripping area (22 and 23). The compact may comprise a side closer placed in the gripping area, under an elastomer layer. In another embodiment, the base comprises a flat base (25), a lip (50) acting as a sidewall (21) and a pusher (40) in the shape of an arc or U, trapped between the lip and the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Techpack International
    Inventor: Frederic Milesi
  • Patent number: 7789234
    Abstract: A display package for scissors consists of an elongated, generally flat member having a top and bottom end, a raised hollow pedestal means mounted adjacent to said bottom end of said member, the pedestal means having a top portion with means operable to secure a finger ring of a pair scissors thereto and support the scissors horizontally above the card with arch means located adjacent to said top end of said member operable to restrain the swing of at least one of the blades of a pair of scissors mounted on the top portion of the pedestal when the handles of such scissors are manipulated by a customer. It is preferred that the top of the pastel include means for rotation of the connection with the scissors so that a greater range of manipulation is available to a prospective customer. In addition the card can include a clear cover if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Inventor: Wayne Clark
  • Patent number: 7735641
    Abstract: The vessel for multicomponent products contains a receptacle for a basic component, a cover in a detachable connection with the receptacle, a container for an introduced component, which is placed in the upper part of the receptacle. wherein the vessel has at least one channel for output of an end product, the container contains at least one opening, a valve closing the opening of the container, wherein the container and the valve are slidably connected such that either the container or the valve or both can move along the guide members and wherein the cover can interact with the container or the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Inventor: Andrey Vyacheslavovich Agarkov
  • Patent number: 7735643
    Abstract: A lightweight assembly exhibiting a durable and puncture resistant outer material. An inflatable bladder is sandwiched between the outer material and an inner closable liner. One or more elongated articles, such a golf bag with clubs, is placed within an open interior bounded by the inner liner and, upon employing a built-in pump assembly incorporated into an attached skid plate, communicates through an inlet line to inflate the bladder in a substantially inward fashion to bias and cushion about the bag and clubs. A release valve formed at a top location of the bladder is revealed by a zippered portion in the bag, and to deflate the bladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Inventors: David Sanches, Joachim Minkwitz
  • Patent number: 7726471
    Abstract: This soapbox is capable of draining wet bar soaps very quickly and efficiently and keeps water away from the surface of the bar soap. The unique design of the soap rack and its rack-bars keep the soap bar significantly dry and minimizes the wastage of soap. After its use, the bar soap will be conveniently stored in a compact, watertight box without the worry of spoiling the surroundings with the soapy water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Inventor: Suryaprasad Rao Srungaram
  • Patent number: 7703603
    Abstract: A software box or package with reduced original dimensions may be configured to be manipulated to form a box with at least one dimension that is longer than the original dimensions. For example, the box may be manipulated to form an expanded box with a longer height, depth, and/or width than the un-expanded box. In some embodiments, one or more sides of the box may be unfolded and/or one or more internal boxes may be unfolded or pulled out of the un-expanded box to form the expanded box. The expanded box may be used to store documents, back-up software copies, instructions, etc. The expanded box may have a height and width approximately the same as a file folder and may be stored in a filing cabinet. Such software boxes may include boxes for tax software, real estate software, résumés, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Intuit Inc.
    Inventors: William W. Huckabee, Pamela R. Welch, James G. Johnson, Jennifer L. Reeves, Sara D. Mattice, Michael L. Locke, David N. Sterling, Hiep Nguyen
  • Patent number: 7699166
    Abstract: A package for carrying and dispensing wipes is described. The package has a wallet-like configuration and includes a first compartment separated from a second compartment along a foldable seam. The package can be configured to carry any suitable wipes including facial tissue, bath tissue, and any suitable pre-moistened wipes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Thaddeus Gauger, Robert Samuel Schlaupitz, Paul R. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 7694814
    Abstract: Systems and methods providing an enclosure for protecting portions of a medical device are shown. Embodiments individually protect multiple portions of a medical device during sterilization. Protective enclosures of embodiments provide a minimized size adapted to provide protection to portions of a medical device susceptible to damage by a sterilization process. Enclosures of embodiments provide protection by preventing unauthorized use of the medical device being protected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: SonoSite, Inc.
    Inventors: Clifford Cristobal, Gregory T. Wing
  • Patent number: 7677392
    Abstract: A packaging device for a trocar assembly includes a housing member having a compliant first sleeve adapted for selective frictional retention of a trocar assembly component relative to the housing member and a compliant second sleeve adapted for selective frictional retention of a trocar assembly component relative to the housing member. The first sleeve includes an inlet opening at a first end thereof and a closed second end defining a shield member positioned about a tip of a trocar assembly component positioned therein. The second sleeve includes an inlet opening at a first end thereof and a closed second end defining a shield member positioned about a tip of a trocar assembly component positioned therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul T. Franer, Thomas A. Gilker
  • Patent number: 7661534
    Abstract: A containment (3;3a;3b;3c) comprises an outer box (2;2a;2b;3c) defining an inner space where a stack of individual pouches (1;1a) is arranged. The individual pouches each have a pocket (10) containing a product, e.g. a thin-film strip (FS), and are designed to be individually removed from the stack. The outer box (2;2a;2b;2c) comprises a closure (26;26a;26b;26c) for preventing/allowing access to the individual pouches (1;1a) and further comprises means (20;20a;20b;20c) for interacting with the pouches (1;1a) in a manner such as to allow access to the pocket (10) upon removing the pouch from the stack. The means (20;20a;20b;20c) for interacting with the pouches are arranged such that upon removing a pouch (1;1a) from the stack the pouch is opened along an essential part of its longitudinal extension and is completely removed from the outer box (2;2a;2b;2c) with no residual part of the pouch (1;1a) remaining in the outer box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Novartis, AG
    Inventors: Christian Saclier, Marco Ackermann, Richard Miles, Matthew Grey
  • Patent number: 7658282
    Abstract: The invention includes at least one bottom side and a topside, with a insert-space in between, also including sides, which connecting the topside with the bottom side. Such a holder is general known and is being used to put away, for example a disc-shape data carrier, like a CD or a DVA, as also for magnetic data carriers, like a tape. The holder can be held by a user and he can use the nearby the hinge axis placed button, so the cover part of the holder part will be released. When the holder is placed on a horizontal supporting surface, the data carrier will be slanting placed in to the holder. Application of clip means for the data carrier is not necessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Inventor: Linta Costel
  • Patent number: 7654393
    Abstract: A retail display case for retail items such as a doll packaged in a center tubular section with end caps that may be removed from a center tubular section and assembled to form various accessories including a storage case. In addition one or more of the end caps may be used to provide a display stand for the doll. The retail display packaging includes the set of top and bottom end caps, and further includes the center tubular section made from clear plastic or the like. Internal components such as foam pieces or a set of molded plastic sections may be used with molded components for storage and subsequent use from the storage case. The display case is thus convertible from its original retail housing purpose into a storage case or use by the consumer for novel use as an alternative to discarding the packaging. Accordingly, the center section is provided as being disposable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Hasbro, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph F. Carberry, Kirk Grathwol, Rob Dube, Wayne Losey, Wayne M. Ginn
  • Patent number: 7648031
    Abstract: The invention provides a symmetrical, corrugated fibreboard blank which can be folded into an insert configured to be received within a shipping container. A product can be protected and secured by the insert. The symmetrical design results in ease and speed of assembly regardless of the orientation of the blank along the end user's packaging assembly line. The 5-sided shape of the insert produces void spaces that the products cannot reach, thus creating natural air cells within the insert. The ends, tabs and panels of the insert also provide for minimal movement of the product within the insert and further provide layers of cushioning upon impact. The insert can secure a variety of different sized products, is environmentally friendly, inexpensive and space-saving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: International Paper Company
    Inventor: David F. Kari
  • Patent number: 7631754
    Abstract: A quiver is disclosed which includes a generally cylindrical body having an open upper end and an open lower end. The quiver has a stand with a closed position telescopically received within the body and an open position extending from the open lower end. The stand having three or more legs which provide support for the body in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Inventor: Glenn A. Fickett
  • Patent number: 7604124
    Abstract: A container for storing and dispensing pelletized products includes an elongate hollow tube, an exterior panel integrally tangentially extending from the tube and dosage period indicia on the panel adjacent to the tube. Spacings between the dosage period indicia on the panel preferably are coordinated with a predetermined size of the pelletized products within the tube such that a dosage period indicium is disposed adjacent to each pelletized product in the tube when the tube is full. The dosage period indicia can be molded, printed or labeled on the panel. The dosage period indicia preferably are days of the week, and multiple containers, preferably four containers, can be assembled in a package for sale to a consumer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Rexam Healthcare Packaging Inc.
    Inventor: John M. Shingle
  • Patent number: 7584845
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved structure of wrench rack. The structure includes a rack, a sliding board and at least one lock piece. The rack has a sliding groove and a plurality of clips that are provided on both sides of the sliding groove in pairs. Every pair of clips is spaced in parallel for retaining different sizes of wrenches. Each of the clips consists of two opposite jaws, one of the jaws is equipped with an elastic piece to press on the wrench, and thus the wrench is retained between the jaws stably. The sliding board connects in sliding with the rack, and a plurality of positioning hooks are provided on one side of the sliding board in parallel, the positioning hooks can grip wrenches by sliding with the sliding board, so as to prevent the wrench from taking out. The lock piece can lock the sliding board on the rack when the positioning hook locks the wrench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Inventor: Chin-Shun Cheng
  • Patent number: 7581638
    Abstract: A container has an exterior wall and a interior wall that form a reservoir. A top or lid covers the reservoir. The top of lid has one or more orifices that receive a head of a toothbrush, which is immersed in a sanitizing agent contained in the reservoir. A second container engages the first container within a receptacle formed in the first container. The second container contains mouthwash. The close proximity of the toothbrush to the second container encourages the use of mouthwash at the time of brushing, and improves oral hygiene over brushing alone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Inventor: Louis P. Shaw
  • Patent number: 7565970
    Abstract: An assembly for transporting and displaying multiple drumsticks for access, comprising, in combination an enclosure for transport of drumsticks and a stand, structure attached to the enclosure having collapsed position relative to the enclosure, for transport, the structure having an alternative deployed position in which the stand can be attached to said structure in upright supported position, there being a generally horizontal tray associated with said structure in said deployed position, and drumsticks removed from the enclosure and displayed on the tray for selective use by a drummer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Drum Workshop, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter Erskine
  • Patent number: 7546919
    Abstract: A cap containing a secondary material includes a fixing member fixed on a container, the fixing member having a hollow main body and a supporting tube extending downward from an inner surface of the hollow main body, the supporting tube having a material exhausting portion and a seal member formed on the lower end of the supporting tube, and a movable member coupled to the fixing member, the movable member having a main body coupled on the main body of the fixing member and a tube extending downward from the main body to define a storage chamber for the secondary material, the tube being provided with an opened lower end through which the secondary material can be filled in the storage chamber, the opened lower end of the tube being tightly interlocked with the seal member formed on the supporting tube of the fixing member after the secondary material is filled in the storage chamber and the movable member is coupled to the fixing member and being released from the seal member so that the secondary material c
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Inventor: Jung Min Lee