Patents Examined by Jose S Stephens, III
  • Patent number: 7540378
    Abstract: A carrying case with an internal suspension system is provided to reduce acceleration, shock, and the vibrational loads on an electronic device, and which is selectively adjustable to accommodate electronic devices of varying sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Thule Organization Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin P. Gallagher
  • Patent number: 7530459
    Abstract: A tool box includes a main body, a tool holder, a tool handle, a plurality of tool tips, and a cover. Thus, when the cover is removed from the main body, the tool handle is released from the cover and is movable outwardly relative to the main body to drive the tool holder to pivot outwardly from the main body to expose the tool handle and the tool tips for use with a user, thereby facilitating the user operating the tool handle and the tool tips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Inventor: Shu-Hui Yeh
  • Patent number: 7513364
    Abstract: A casing includes a base, a cover, and a locking unit. The base has a top opening. The cover is coupled pivotally to the base, and is pivotable relative to the base from an opened position to a closed position, where the cover covers the top opening of the base. The locking unit includes a locking mechanism for retaining selectively the cover in the closed position. The locking mechanism includes a locking protrusion formed on the cover, a receiving groove formed on the cover around the locking protrusion, and a handle that is coupled pivotally to the base. The handle is pivotable relative to the base from an unlocking position to a locking position, where the handle is received in the receiving groove and engages the locking protrusion when the cover is disposed at the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Gau Woei Super Hard Tool Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Simon Tsai
  • Patent number: 7513366
    Abstract: A package and method for displaying shoelaces includes a backing member to which one end of the laces are attached by a strip of pressure sensitive adhesive. The laces are wrapped about the backing member and through an opening of a triangularly-shaped hanger to form a plurality of loops. A second strip of pressure sensitive adhesive is then wrapped about the loops and backing panel securing the looped laces to the hanger. A cover wrap is inserted through the hanger and folded over the upper portion of the looped laces, backing panel and base of the hanger. An informational panel is then wrapped about the cover wrap to secure the laces and backing member therein. The informational panel contains printed indicia pertaining to the shoelaces. A display rod is inserted through the hanger to suspend the packaged laces therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Mitchellace, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven W. Keating
  • Patent number: 7497331
    Abstract: A child resistant drug package. The package includes a blister layer having at least one blister and a plurality of backing layers covering the blister layer. The backing layers include tabs that require sequential removal in order to gain access to the contents of the blister.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Tang B. Pham
  • Patent number: 7472792
    Abstract: A product packaging system includes an upper package shell formed around a product. Underneath the package shell is a product accessory pack. Beneath the upper package shell is a lower package shell for around the product accessory pack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: International Development Corporation
    Inventor: John H. Browder
  • Patent number: 7458465
    Abstract: A protective package for an automobile part; as assembled, packaged and buttressed for shipping; minimizes or eliminates damage to the automobile part being shipped, by providing a carton, side rail supports in the carton to receive the part and padded supports to secure the part in the carton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Batavia Container, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Dahl, Scott Roger Jensen, Jeff A. Waterman, Randy J. Wians
  • Patent number: 7458459
    Abstract: A container having a longitudinal dimension may comprise a first pocket member, a second pocket member, and a third pocket member each having substantially the same longitudinal dimension, with the third pocket member being sandwiched between the first and second pocket members. A first pocket may be defined by the second and third pocket members, and a second pocket may be defined by the first and third pocket members. The first, second, and third pocket members may each have a free edge, and the free edges may cooperate with one another to form openings to the first and second pockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: MMDesign Studio International, Inc.
    Inventor: Marcel B. Manzardo
  • Patent number: 7448492
    Abstract: A wrap-around carrier package has side panels with inclined or tapered side edges that allow a greater surface area of containers accommodated within the carrier to be viewed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert L. Sutherland
  • Patent number: 7428970
    Abstract: A tool box includes a base with a pivotable cover and a tool rack is securely connected to the cover so that when the cover is pivoted to open position, the rack is pivoted with the cover. A shaft rotatably extends through the tool rack and includes a plurality of notches which are located corresponding to through holes defined in the rack. Each notch includes two inclined surfaces so as to clamp a side of an end of the tool inserted into the through hole. By this specific arrangement, the tools are well positioned and do not shake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Inventor: Chang-Ying Chen
  • Patent number: 7398877
    Abstract: A contact lens case (101) comprises a base (103) having a left cavity (105A) and a right cavity (105B) for storing contact lenses (113A, 113B). An upward-facing base dome (109A, 109B) in each cavity supports the lenses with the rims of the lenses downward. A lid (106) comprises downward-facing lid domes (121A, 121B) to retain the lenses on the upward-facing domes of the base. The lid domes allow expelling of air during closing of the case to maintain good hydration of the lenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Inventors: Sterling H. Nelson, George W. Stough
  • Patent number: 7387200
    Abstract: A harness for holding two tub-like containers together is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Oregon Precision Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Zakary James Borg