Patents Examined by King M Chu
  • Patent number: 11571359
    Abstract: A freeze/thaw containment system is provided, having a protecting body and a flexible pouch protected by two plates of the protecting body. The two plates are attached together at a peripheral margin and form a rectangular protecting body. The peripheral margin is mounted in supporting parts of a stationary frame and sliding positioning members are secured to the peripheral margin, so that the peripheral margin is guided and allowed to be displaced inwardly during filling of the pouch, while the protecting body extends generally planar to sandwich and constrain the pouch in empty state of the pouch. This way of holding and retaining the protecting body allows for progressive conformational change of the protecting body due to the change in volume of the pouch when filled with a biopharmaceutical product, while facilitating reverse displacement of the peripheral margin during draining operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: SARTORIUS STEDIM NORTH AMERICA
    Inventor: Marc Sanchez
  • Patent number: 11571021
    Abstract: Discloses embodiments relate to a container assembly for storing herbal products and accessories. The assembly includes a housing, including a grinder compartment that includes a perforated base with frame walls surrounding the perforated base, a first side opening beneath the perforated base, and a second side opening. The assembly further includes a slidable tray configured to slide into and out of the first side opening, a perforated grinder bottom configured to fit within the frame walls of the grinder compartment, a grinder top configured to fit within the frame walls of the grinder compartment and including a plurality of grinding teeth protruding from a first surface and a receptacle structure on a second surface opposite the first surface, and a leverage device configured to slide into and out of the second side opening and including an engaging structure configured to fit into the receptacle structure of the grinder top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Trippy Kit LLC
    Inventors: Christopher P. Smith, Casey Smith, Frank Coleman
  • Patent number: 11571020
    Abstract: A cigarette paper dispenser comprising a structure foldable between a first and second configuration, the first configuration forming a tray; and the second configuration forming a pouch for carriage of a rolled cigarette.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Inventor: Thomas Barry
  • Patent number: 11564516
    Abstract: A drinking device for the retronasal perception of an aroma substance comprises a storage container (12) for drinking liquid, at least one aroma container (20), through which air can flow, and a transporting channel (18) for drinking liquid, the transporting channel running from the storage container (12) to a mouth end (28) of the drinking device (10), and also comprises an air channel (22) for transporting aromatized air, said air channel running from at least one of the at least one aroma containers (20) to the transporting channel (18) for drinking liquid or to the mouth end (28).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: air up group GmbH
    Inventors: Tim Jäger, Magdalena Jüngst, Jannis Koppitz, Fabian Schlang
  • Patent number: 11564517
    Abstract: A drinking cup assembly includes a handle with a compartment for storing a utensil. The utensil includes a panel that forms a part of the handle. When the utensil is contained in the compartment, the panel occupies an opening that leads to the compartment. The utensil may be a stirrer, spoon, fork or knife. The handle may be permanently attached to the cup or removable from the cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Inventor: Ryan Wolfe
  • Patent number: 11548713
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a shock-absorbing buffer for a base station antenna. The base station antenna includes a first end portion having a first end surface, a second end portion having a second end surface, and a protruding element which is at least provided on the first end surface and protrudes outward. The shock-absorbing buffer includes an inner buffer member and an outer buffer member. The inner buffer member is configured to at least partially cover the protruding element, the first end portion, and the second end portion, and the outer buffer member is configured to sleeve the inner buffer member and at least partially cover the first end portion and the second end portion. The inner buffer member and the outer buffer member are respectively made into a pre-formed structure from an inflatable air bag, and the inflatable air bag can form a plurality of air columns after being inflated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Hua Yin, Yinqin Shao, Hong Ye, Ying Zhang
  • Patent number: 11548701
    Abstract: A container includes a cup and a lid. The lid is adapted to mate with a brim included in the cup to close a top aperture opening into an interior liquid-storage region formed in the cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Berry Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Yucheng Peng, Jonathan Eickhoff, Ryan Dewig, Jeffrey A. Mann, Debra R. Wilson
  • Patent number: 11548725
    Abstract: Cover systems for storage tanks, such as those containing at least some petroleum. Pipe retention systems for retaining pipes to storage tanks, such as pipes that can transmit liquid containing at least some petroleum. Methods of attaching cover systems to tanks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Industrial & Environmental Concepts, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael A. Morgan
  • Patent number: 11542074
    Abstract: A flip straw cup assembly having a container body, a lid that may be detachable and a straw assembly. The lid Includes a flip straw that is biased towards an extended position and retractable into a recess and securable by a flip lock. The straw assembly includes a straw body, a cap and a resealable seam extending the longitudinal length of the straw body that is adapted to open the straw body for cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: MUNCHKIN, INC.
    Inventors: Agnes Yena Lee, Sung Yun Chan, Kevin Douglas Johnson, Dewey Yu
  • Patent number: 11542085
    Abstract: A shock absorbing container to protect cryogenically frozen biological material includes an outer case, which includes a first outer panel and a second outer panel, the first outer panel and the second outer panel movable relative to each other between a closed position and an open position, the first outer panel and the second outer panel defining a storage space in the closed position, the first outer panel having a first side facing the storage space, the second outer panel having a first side facing the storage space, wherein moving the first outer panel and the second outer panel into the open position creates or enlarges an opening to access the storage space. A first foam panel is on the first side of the first outer panel, and a second foam panel on the first side of the second outer panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: BIOLIFE SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Bruce McCormick
  • Patent number: 11535446
    Abstract: A plastic capsule has an integrated dispensing device for a substrate accommodated in the plastic capsule. The capsule comprises a capsule body, an opening element and a capsule cover. The capsule body and the capsule cover define a capsule interior for the substrate, in which the opening element is arranged in such a way that the opening element can be moved toward the capsule cover. The capsule cover can be brought from a closed state into an open state by the opening element. The capsule cover has a peripheral fastening edge and a plurality of flaps, which are connected to the fastening edge by one hinge each, in particular a film hinge, the movement of the opening element toward the capsule cover causing a deflection of the flaps around the respective hinges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Mühlemann IP GmbH
    Inventor: Rolf Mühlemann
  • Patent number: 11518237
    Abstract: A fluid tank that includes a housing. The housing includes a bottom wall, a top wall, and a side wall. The side wall couples the bottom wall to the top wall to define a cavity that receives and houses a liquid. A conduit guides liquid from a fluid source into the cavity. The conduit defines an inlet and an outlet. The outlet couples to the side wall. A vent coupled to the housing and to the conduit. The vent defines a vent inlet coupled to the housing and a vent outlet coupled to the conduit. The vent discharges gas from the housing into the conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA LLC
    Inventors: Samrendra Singh, Panos Tamamidis, Bin Lou, Kaushal Ghorpade
  • Patent number: 11517388
    Abstract: A pocket and drape system which provides one or more sterile fields, as well as the methodology for employing said pocket and drape system is provided. The pocket and drape includes a base drape material having an upper edge, a lower edge, a first side edge, and a second side edge to define a perimeter, where the base drape material also includes an inner surface and an outer surface. A first row of pockets and a second row of pockets are configured on the inner surface of the base drape material. In addition, a flap covers a portion of the inner surface of the base drape material, where the flap has a first surface and an opposing second surface, wherein the flap maintains at least one sterile field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: O&M Halyard, Inc.
    Inventor: Ann Dine
  • Patent number: 11513556
    Abstract: An accessory device for a portable electronic device is described. The accessory device includes a front cover connected to a back cover. The front cover includes multiple segments rotatable with respect to each other. The segments include magnets that allow the segments, through magnetic coupling, to couple with another segment or with the portable electronic device. When the front cover engages the back cover, a user may remove, or pull away, a segment from the back cover, causing the remaining segments to sequentially fall away from the back cover. In some instances, when the front cover at least partially engages the back cover, one of the segments includes magnets designed to couple with magnets in the back cover, but not with magnets in another segment. The accessory device may further include an opening that receives a camera assembly of the portable electronic device and forms a mechanical interlock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Stryker, Caitlin M. Mclain, Travis C. Pedley, Nicholas A. Treadwell, Hao Zhu, Yang Zhou
  • Patent number: 11511917
    Abstract: A device for attaching to commercial beverage container that provides for an uninhibited, full-flow of beverage which has a user-initiated trigger and valve mechanism that can be activated in a single motion with one hand and which closes automatically when the user-initiated trigger is released. The device is comprised of a housing with a drinking end and a bottle connector end, a valve that is connected to an external trigger by a spring-loaded recoil mechanism, and a safety lock to prevent accidental opening of the valve. The bottle connector end is designed to be connected to various bottle neck and thread sizes. Alternatively, the bottle connector end may be designed for a single beverage container. The device may also be comprised of a carry clip and ergonomic features for ease of carrying and holding, respectively. The device may alternatively be manufactured onto beverage containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Inventor: Peter C. Wierzbicki
  • Patent number: 11511912
    Abstract: The present application discloses a container, having a housing with a housing bottom wall and a housing sidewall, and a liner having a liner bottom wall and a liner sidewall. The liner is detachably connected to the housing sidewall, so that the liner is received in the housing chamber. At least a portion between the housing sidewall and the liner sidewall has a gap therebetween. This application discloses a double-layer container having a liner and a housing detachable with each other, so that the housing can use a combination of different shapes of the liner. At the same time, the liner of the container in the present application is made of a flexible material to facilitate cleaning of the liner. On the other hand, the double-layer container of the present application can directly use the liner as a seal, which is convenient for cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Inventor: Jeremy Sa
  • Patent number: 11505399
    Abstract: The electronic circuit bag encloses a printed circuit board under design in an arrangement that allows for easy portability and ensures that the printed circuit board remains sterile during the design phase. The electronic circuit bag has a carrying handle atop the bag. The electronic circuit bag attaches to a solid square base which provides storage and a repository for holding the printed circuit board in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: GIFTEDNESS AND CREATIVITY COMPANY
    Inventor: Alaa Suleiman Ghazai Al Harbi
  • Patent number: 11498730
    Abstract: The child-resistant container includes a receptacle having an inner cavity, a lid that selectively couples with the receptacle to enclose the inner cavity when in a locked position, and a lock movable between the locked position securing the lid to the receptacle to substantially prevent access to the inner cavity and an unlocked position permitting the lid to move relative to the receptacle to expose access to the inner cavity. The receptacle and lid combination may include a lid that pivots relative to a container about a hinge and locks thereto by locking catches in the container sidewalls; or may include an outer housing enclosing an inner storage container in slide-in relation, wherein a pair of safety tabs extend from the inner storage container and through the outer housing into a respective pair of locking channels formed therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Raymond Christopher Enterprises LLC
    Inventors: Ruben Kachian, Mike Toroyan
  • Patent number: 11471238
    Abstract: Disclosed is a waste container comprising a port in communication with a tube where the port is configured to receive a fluid from an implement and the tube is configured to direct the fluid from the implement toward an absorbent material within the waste container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
    Inventors: Michael L. Cannon, Elizabeth Carter
  • Patent number: 11472623
    Abstract: The device for protecting frangible articles comprises a base portion (11) suitable to abut a lower surface of a frangible article (2); a lateral portion (12) shaped as a mesh, suitable to cover lateral portions of said frangible article (2) and extending from the base portion (11); and an attachment portion (13) suitable to be attached to an upper portion of the frangible article (2), connected to the upper end of said lateral portion (12). The device (1) is made of a material selected between ethylene vinyl acetate and paperboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Pasini Pier Maurizio S.r.l.
    Inventor: Pasini Pier Maurizio