Patents Examined by Kareen K Thomas
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Patent number: 11621603Abstract: A protective housing is formed of a set wall panels, a base panel, and a lid panel that interlock to form the housing, but may also be taken apart and stored as a stack of two-dimensional panels when not in use. The various panels interlock via configurations internal to the housing itself, so that once an external lock is placed to secure the access door to the front wall panel, it is completely self-contained and impossible to dismantle or otherwise take apart the individual components of the housing from the outside. The rear wall and/or a side wall are formed to include exhaust locations for an included generator, thus requiring no additional ventilation system to be separately constructed and included. The walls may be formed of steel, high density plastic, fiberglass, or other suitable rugged material appropriate for use in structures exposed to the environment.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2020Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Inventor: James Michael Wheeler
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Patent number: 11618605Abstract: A crate divider system has a generally rectangular crate having a bottom surface with a pair of side walls, a front wall, and a rear wall meeting at corners and each extending upwardly from the bottom surface to an upper perimeter. The crate has a plurality of vertical ridges formed on each of the side walls, the plurality of vertical ridges defining a plurality of slots each having a width. A horizontal ridge is formed on each of the side walls and spaced a distance from the bottom surface of the crate. The system further has at least one divider sheet having an upper edge, a lower edge, and side edges, the at least one divider sheet further having a thickness that is less than the width of each of the slots such that the at least one divider sheet may be inserted into the slots. A locking mechanism of the at least one divider sheet is adapted to removably engage the horizontal ridges of the crate.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Sidio Corp.Inventors: Trevor Nicholas Carlson, Dale Jacob Pray
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Patent number: 11618488Abstract: A foldable container according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a lower panel; an upper panel provided in parallel with the lower panel; first and second lateral panels of which upper and lower ends are respectively connected to the upper panel and the lower panel to be rotatable along a longitudinal direction of the upper panel and the lower panel and which are configured to be folded toward the inside of the foldable container; and front and rear panels connected to the lower panel to be rotatable along a transverse direction of the lower panel.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2019Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: KOREA RAILROAD RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Hag Seoung Kim, Yong Jang Kwon, Suk Lee, Keun Yul Yang, Jong Un Won, Youn Keun Bhang, Young Joo Kim
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Patent number: 11618624Abstract: The present invention relates to a package for containing a product comprising a support (1) which has: a base (2) configured for receiving one or more products, a perimetral edge (6) which surrounds the base (2), a removable portion (21) extending as a prolongation of the perimetral edge (6) away from the base (2). The package further comprises a closing film (10) engaged to a portion of the perimetral edge (6) and to the removable portion (21) and configured for defining—in cooperation with the support (1)—a housing compartment (5) for the product (P); the removable portion (21) and at least a part of the closing film (10) are configured for being separated from the support (1) during an opening step of the package (100).Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2018Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Cryovac, LLCInventors: Alessandra Ghirardi, Stefano Capitani
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Patent number: 11613421Abstract: Disclosed is a box, a modular box assembly, and a method of assembling a box. The box can comprise a center panel defining a first side, a second side opposite the first side, a first end, and a second end opposite the first end; a first locking panel extending from the first side, the first locking panel comprising a pair of wings, each of the wings defining a locking slot; a second locking panel extending from the second side, the second locking panel comprising a pair of locking tabs, each of the locking tabs engaging a corresponding one of the locking slots; a first side flap panel extending from the first end; and a second side flap panel extending from the second end.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2020Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: Pratt Retail Specialties, LLCInventors: Greg Sollie, Jamie Waltermire, Shifeng Chen
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Patent number: 11613402Abstract: The self-folding pizza packaging box with the compartments and carry handle belongs to the area of transport packaging. The box (1) is made of the folded blank (A), formed by folding and gluing into a flat form of the box (1), and is formed from the upright surfaces in a vertical position. The box (1) is made in the form of a prism with bases (2, 3), parallel lateral panels (4, 4??), while its other two parallel sides are rectangular flaps (5). The box (1) is formed by folding upwards the lateral panels (4, 4?) of the rectangular shape along the folding lines (2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2), by straightening the flaps (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4) which are continued to the lateral panels (4, 4?) and by folding upwards the rectangular parts of the flaps (5) along the folding lines (2.3) so that it is brought to a vertical position to the bases (2, 3) of the rhomboid shape.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2020Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Inventor: Ivan Nikolic
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Patent number: 11613414Abstract: Provided is a lid assembly for a container. The lid assembly includes a lid formed of a first material and a seal formed of a second material and being integrally formed with the lid. The lid can be attached to the container such that a radially outwardly extending flexible lip of the seal compresses against an inner surface of the container to seal the lid assembly to the container.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2021Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: ANCHOR HOCKING, LLCInventors: Christos Argirios Ragias, Garet Riley Miller, Brian J. Demers
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Patent number: 11608213Abstract: A gasket for an insulating container may include a stem, wherein the stem further includes a plurality of prongs, and wherein the prongs are configured to be inserted into a recess in an underside of an insulating container lid, a first side, wherein the first side is connected to the stem, and wherein the first side is positioned substantially perpendicular to the stem, a second side, wherein the second side is configured to extend from the first side at an angle of 30-60 degrees, and wherein the first side and the second side form a V-shaped extension, and at least one venting hole, wherein the venting hole extends from an outside edge of a gasket wall to an interior gasket wall, and wherein the venting hole provides a conduit to an interior void of the insulating container.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLCInventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, James William Sonntag, Christopher M. Keller, Steve Charles Nichols, David J. Bell, Matthew Bryson, Tom Goike
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Patent number: 11603234Abstract: An absorbent disposable device is provided including a body having a first end, a second end, a top edge, a bottom edge, and a first side layer and a second side layer disposed between the top edge and the bottom edge of the body. The first end and the second end of the body are selectively attachable to form a cylindrically-shaped body that provides an opening. The absorbent disposable device may be disposed over a bottleneck to absorb bottle ooze that is secreted from a bottle's spout after the bottle has been tipped for use, thereby keeping the bottleneck clean.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2020Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Inventor: Lisa Paskaly
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Patent number: 11603963Abstract: Disclosed herein is a structure that comprises a tank including an outer cylindrical surface and a domed end. The structure also comprises a tank skirt positioned circumferentially around the tank. A wall of the tank and a wall of the tank skirt form two sides of a y-joint between the tank and the tank skirt. The y-joint includes a wedge structure positioned between the tank and the tank skirt. Additionally, a thickness of at least one of the wall of the tank or the wall of the tank skirt forming the y-joint tapers such that the thickness of the at least one of the wall of the tank or the wall of the tank skirt that tapers has a greater thickness at the y-joint than away from the y-joint.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2021Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Aristidis Sidiropoulos, William P. Keith
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Patent number: 11597590Abstract: The invention relates to a container arrangement comprising a plurality of connected containers, each for storing an automated storage and retrieval system. A coupling arrangement connects and aligns connected containers side-by-side. The containers may be intermodal containers. The invention also relates to a method for providing such an arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2019Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Autostore Technology ASInventor: Trond Austrheim
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Patent number: 11597593Abstract: A self-standing container having four sidewall panels, a bottom panel, and openable top panel, wherein (i) all the panels are formed of a polymer material, and (ii) the top panel has a closure configured to close the top panel in relation to the sidewall panels. Each sidewall panel has a pocket panel attached thereto forming a pocket. A spring steel stiffener is positioned between each sidewall and pocket panel, with the spring steel stiffener forming a closed loop.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: PacTec, Inc.Inventors: Michael R. Schilling, Troy Town
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Patent number: 11597556Abstract: A preform is provided for blow-molding to form a container. The preform includes a finish portion for rotatably engaging a closure to seal contents within an interior of the container. The finish portion comprises a cylindrical body that begins at an opening to the interior and extends to and includes a tamper evidence ledge. A mirror polished sealing surface inside the finish portion cooperates with a plug seal of the closure to seal the container. Threads outside the finish portion engage with similar threads inside the closure. Thread starts of the threads reduce potential damage to the threads during installation of the closure. The thread starts may include a start pitch that is greater than a thread pitch of the threads. A handling valley disposed between the threads and the tamper evidence ledge facilitates air-conveying the container along a manufacturing assembly line.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Niagara Bottling, LLCInventors: Jay Clarke Hanan, Ahmed Tasnub Takaddus
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Patent number: 11597588Abstract: A modular structure system includes a plurality of shipping containers arranged to form a contiguous enclosure comprising an interior volume of the plurality of shipping containers, wherein each of the plurality of shipping containers comprises a first side defining an opening configured to be arranged opposite and adjacent to a corresponding opening in a first side of a different shipping container of the plurality to form the contiguous enclosure; a bottom group of the plurality of shipping containers including bottom sides having floor sections arranged to form a bottom floor of the modular structure; a top group of the plurality of shipping containers including top sides having ceiling sections arranged to form a top ceiling of the modular structure; and a side group of the plurality of shipping containers comprising a second side having a side wall arranged to form exterior right and left side walls of the modular structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Workshops for WarriorsInventor: Hernán Luis y Prado
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Patent number: 11597560Abstract: A container includes a wall extending upward from a base. The wall includes a frame and a first wall portion pivotably connected to the frame. The wall further includes a latch selectively connecting the first wall portion to the frame. The latch is movable vertically relative to the frame to selectively release the first wall portion from the frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2021Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Rehrig Pacific CompanyInventors: William P. Apps, Jon P. Hassell
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Patent number: 11597572Abstract: Food products can be stored and sold in packaging. For example, a perishable food product can be stored in a first compartment of a packaging, and a second food product can be stored in a second compartment. The first compartment can include a modified atmosphere to increase the shelf life of the food product in the first compartment. The second compartment can be under normal atmosphere. This allows a more perishable food product to be stored in the first compartment, and a prepackaged, or otherwise less perishable food product to be separately stored in the second compartment, while extending the shelf life of the food products. The first product could be a sandwich, and the second product be one or more condiments for the sandwich.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: West Liberty Foods, LLCInventors: Brian White, Jeff Farver, Gerald Lessard
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Patent number: 11591157Abstract: A floating roof system with lightning protection includes a storage tank and a floating roof disposed inside the storage tank. A shoe seal is installed in sealing contact with an inner side wall surface of the storage tank. A primary seal extends between a rim of the floating roof and the shoe seal. A secondary seal extends over the primary seal and has an end in sealing contact with the inner side wall surface of the storage tank. Several shunts are distributed along a perimeter of the floating roof. The shunts extend over the primary seal and under the secondary seal. The shunts are attached to the primary seal and shoe seal by connections distributed along the shoe seal. The shunts are also attached to the primary seal, the secondary seal, and the rim of the floating roof by connections distributed along the rim.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2020Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANYInventors: Basel A. Ishwait, Rami M. O. Dabbousi, Abdulwahab H. Alabdulwahab
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Patent number: 11584572Abstract: A pickling device may include a housing having a first open end and a second closed end opposite the first open end. The housing may define a pickling cavity extending between the first open end and the second closed end, and the pickling cavity may be to receive food to be pickled. The pickling device may have a disc-shaped insert to be positioned in the pickling cavity and over the food to be pickled, a lid to be coupled to the first open end of the housing, and a positive pressure source to be removably coupled to the lid and configured to pressurize the pickling cavity during a pickling process without application of heat.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2019Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Inventor: Michael J. Deeb
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Patent number: 11584573Abstract: The invention involves a device and system for securing a candle to a drink cup for celebrations. The system includes a cover that secures across the top surface of the drink cup. A center portion of the cover is provided with a depression sized and shaped to cooperate with a small candle base to secure the candle in an upright position with respect to the longitudinal centerline of the drink cup. Once the candle has been blown out by the recipient, the cover can be removed from the drink cup to allow the person to consume the beverage contained within the cup.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Cakeless Candle, LLCInventors: Lori Bernstein, Yara Bashoor
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Patent number: 11583119Abstract: A drinking container that can be used for various applications such as toasting for producing a sound for enjoyment at table, dinning or banquet, a bell, or further, determination of a beverage poured into the drinking container is used for producing a sound for enjoyment and comprises: a container-type resonator; and a handle connected to the resonator at a position of a node of vibration during resonance of the resonator.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2019Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Koizumi FactoryInventor: Toshihiro Koizumi