Patents Examined by Lucas E. A. Palmer
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Patent number: 10829273Abstract: A male belt-shaped base having a male member with a short width, and a separation strip are heat-sealed to a film. A female belt-shaped base having a female member with a long width is heat-sealed at a predetermined position so that the male portion and the female portion are at engageable positions. The film is layered and suitably sealed to form a zipper-tape bag. The film and the separation strip are cut to form a cut portion at a non-bonded region in which the film of the zipper-tape bag is not bonded, thereby forming an unsealing tab. The unsealing tab can be easily formed by simply cutting the film.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2016Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: IDEMITSU UNITECH CO., LTD.Inventors: Takumi Todaka, Shunichi Ito
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Patent number: 10822124Abstract: A unit for boxing packaged food products including a rotary element with at least one first seat for receiving a blank; a first transfer station for transferring the blank from a magazine for feeding blanks to a folding mould; a folding station for opening up, at least partly, the blank; a second transfer station for transferring the blank folded open from mould to the first receiving seat; an insertion station for inserting the packaged food products inside the blank folded open positioned on the first receiving seat; a closing station for closing the blank folded open, positioned on the second receiving seat and containing the packaged food products.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2017Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: GIMA S.P.A.Inventors: Pierluigi Castellari, Dario Rea, Massimiliano Medri
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Patent number: 10821589Abstract: A percussion mechanism contains a guide tube, an exciter piston, a hammer, a pneumatic chamber for coupling the hammer to the motion of the exciter piston, a striker, and a seat for the striker. The hammer has a striking point, defined by a striking surface of the striker when the striker lies against the seat. A check valve has an outlet opening and a closing mechanism for closing the check valve against an air flow from the interior of the guide tube. The outlet opening is arranged in such a way that the outlet opening is closed by the hammer during striking operation and otherwise is open.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2016Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: HILTI AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Stefan Schmid, Markus Holubarsch, Markus Hartmann, Eduard Pfeiffer
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Patent number: 10822128Abstract: Systems and processes for packing complementary articles of footwear into a container are disclosed. The processes can include utilizing a reusable packing sheet positioned underneath complementary articles of footwear to transfer the complementary articles of footwear into a container. The processes can also include removing the reusable packing sheet from underneath the complementary articles of footwear while the complementary articles of footwear remain positioned in the container. Additional processes can include aligning and sizing complementary articles of footwear for packing in a container.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2018Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Pu-Yuan Chang, Chin-Ming Chan, San-Bei Huang, Tsung-Sheng Huang, Kuo-Hung Lee
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Patent number: 10807746Abstract: A packaging system for the selection, grouping and loading of varying size and/or configuration product packs into cartons as provided. The packaging system includes a selection area having a primary selector for forming an initial product pack configuration, and a secondary selector adapted to select and direct an additional grouping of products into a nested arrangement against the initial product pack so as to form a nested product pack. The nested product packs thereafter can be engaged by loader arms of a pair of opposed loading assemblies, which move the nested product packs into a series of cartons moving through the packaging machine. Thereafter, the ends of the cartons can be closed and sealed to complete the packaging of the product packs therein.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventors: Frank N. Moncrief, David F. Warner, Colin Ford
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Patent number: 10787284Abstract: An inflatable-cushion inflation and sealing device is provided. The device includes an inflation assembly that inflates with a fluid a cushion cavity disposed between overlapping portions of first and second plies of a film, which plies form a flexible structure. The device also includes a sealing mechanism having a first compression element having a curved surface operable to bend the flexible structure about a bend axis, a second compression element positioned such that the first and second compression elements are operable to receiving the flexible structure at a first pinch area in which the first compression element and the second compression element are positioned against the flexible structure to pinch the flexible structure, and a third compression element configured for receiving the flexible structure at a second pinch area in which the first compression element and the third compression element contact the flexible structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2017Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Pregis Innovative Packaging LLCInventors: Thomas D. Wetsch, Paul F. Ostwald, William James Watts
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Patent number: 10781091Abstract: An apparatus and method are presented for removing container covers within a controlled environment enclosure without using gloves. The apparatus comprises an articulated arm apparatus and a gripping apparatus and can further comprise a controller. The articulated arm apparatus can be configurable for holding and moving a container in three dimensions; and the gripping apparatus can be configured for gripping a container cover sealing the container. The method comprises moving the container using the articulated arm apparatus while holding a gripping area of the container cover substantially stationary using the gripping apparatus. The apparatus can further comprise a sensor configured for supplying information to the controller for determining the location of the container cover gripping area and an orientation of the container cover. The method can further comprise inspecting the container cover using the sensor. The container can be moved along a path and within a space determined by the controller.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2017Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: VANRX PHARMASYSTEMS INC.Inventors: Christopher Procyshyn, Ross M. Gold, Steve Sang Joon Park, Jeroen Immerzeel, Paul Nowakczyk
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Patent number: 10772631Abstract: The present disclosure relates to adapter assemblies for use with and to electrically and mechanically interconnect electromechanical surgical devices and surgical loading units, and to surgical systems including hand held electromechanical surgical devices and adapter assemblies for connecting surgical loading units to the hand held electromechanical surgical devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2018Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Earl M. Zergiebel, David M. Chowaniec, Ryan V. Williams, Anand Subramanian
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Patent number: 10773860Abstract: The present invention relates to absolute safe closure of beverages, food, medical bottles so that they cannot be opened and reclosed assuming the shape of first production in the factory. The first closing of the bottle's closure is only once in an absolute and tight manner, such that if the bottle is opened for the first time in any manner, it cannot be closed tightly and safely via intervention and engagement of the stopper with the neck of the bottle upon its closure for the first time. Using such closure manner, two parts are constituting one part such that they are non-detachable in any way, unless safety strip of stopper is tampered, that it cannot be reused as it was in the first case.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2014Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: AL IBTIKAR PACKAGING & INVESTMENT CO., LTD.Inventor: Ismail Omar Ismail Dabbur
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Patent number: 10766128Abstract: A cantilevered flywheel for a motor having an inner rotor. A power tool having an electric motor which drives a cantilevered flywheel. A fastening device having a driver blade and/or driver profile which has a driving action energized by a transfer of energy from contact with a cantilevered flywheel. Methods of using a cantilevered flywheel in power tools and appliances.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2018Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Paul Gerard Gross, Marco Alessandro Mattucci
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Patent number: 10766624Abstract: Systems and methods for breaking a material are provided. In one embodiment, a system for breaking a material comprises a device configured to generate a force or torque on a material. The system further comprises at least one controller coupled to the device. The controller is configured to select at least one degree of freedom and an initial direction to apply the force or torque with the device. The controller is further configured to oscillate the force or torque at a first series of frequencies while applying the force or torque in the initial direction with the device by providing commands to the device.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2016Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: William Pratt Mounfield, Jr., Paul John Pappafotis
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Patent number: 10765849Abstract: The invention relates to applicators for applying a solution or other composition (e.g., an antiseptic composition) to skin of a patient. The applicator may include a container body having a proximal end, a distal end, and a frangible member disposed at the distal end of the body. The applicator includes a first position where the container body and frangible member are a unitary piece (e.g., blow molded as a single piece), and a second position when the frangible member is rotated relative to the body to irreversibly break a weak point therebetween, releasing the composition in the hollow body through an opening. A porous applicator head may be positioned adjacent the distal end of the body and frangible member, so that the composition flows out the body, through the opening, and onto the head. The applicator may be formed in a blow-fill-seal process for improved sterility and ease of manufacture.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2018Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Casper W. Chiang, Benjamin Ma
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Patent number: 10765067Abstract: An apparatus and method for wrapping an object. The object is on an object support. A wrapping unit drive rotates a wrapping unit part with a holder for wrapping material around the object. A barrier in a protecting position provides a mechanical safety mechanism. When the barrier is moved into a further position, an interrupter is moved into an interrupting position and interrupts a supply connection for the wrapping unit drive. Thereby the wrapping unit part is no longer rotated.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2018Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Forage Company BVInventor: Jürgen Borchers
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Patent number: 10759550Abstract: A system for loading an accumulated article group into a case is provided. The system includes an article accumulation station, a grouped article loading station, and a pusher assembly. The accumulation station includes an article receiver assembly in furtherance of delimiting an accumulated article group, and a grouped article guide structure within which the accumulated article group is positionable by operation of the article receiver assembly. The grouped article loading station includes a gate assembly, having first and second operable configurations, and an actuatable gate through which the accumulated article group passes during loading of the group into a case presented for receipt of same.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2016Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Douglas Machine Inc.Inventors: David L. Anderson, Christopher T. Davis, Daniel L. Floding, Craig D. Sholts
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Patent number: 10758231Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a body portion, a shaft, and an end effector that is operable to compress, staple, and cut tissue. The end effector includes an anvil and a staple cartridge. The anvil has a rigid bent tip configured to contact an angled surface of a nose portion of the staple cartridge. The staple cartridge includes gripping features along a staple deck that assist in gripping tissue during clamping. The staple deck of the cartridge may include multiple levels. The anvil further includes a slot with lateral portions having curved ends for receiving portions of a firing beam to guide the firing beam during a cutting and stapling action.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2017Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Ethicon LLCInventors: Jason L. Harris, Daniel L. Baber, Joseph P. Schowalter, Gregory J. Bakos, Frederick E. Shelton, IV
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Patent number: 10744634Abstract: An impact tool is provided which has a driving mechanism, that drives a tool bit, a motor that drives the driving mechanism, an inner housing that houses the driving mechanism, an outer housing that has an internal space for housing the inner housing and the motor, an opening that leads from the outside to the internal space of the outer housing, and a covering member that covers the opening.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2017Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: MAKITA CORPORATIONInventors: Yasuhiro Kakiuchi, Hajime Takeuchi, Masanori Furusawa, Yoshiro Tada
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Patent number: 10736631Abstract: An end effector for a surgical stapling device includes an anvil, a multiple use loading unit, and an ejector assembly. The multiple use loading unit is pivotally secured to the anvil and includes a channel member defining a cavity and a staple cartridge received within the cavity. The staple cartridge has a distal portion having an angled lower surface. The ejector assembly includes an ejector button that is supported on the channel member and engages the angled lower surface of the staple cartridge such that movement of the ejector button from an advanced position to a retracted position in relation to the channel member lifts the distal portion of the staple cartridge from the cavity of the channel member.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2018Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Jitendra Bhargava Srinivas, Suresh Kumar Prema Mohanasundaram
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Patent number: 10730648Abstract: A device and a method for producing fascines in particular straw-fiber fascines, coconut-fiber fascines, wood-fiber fascines, and hemp-fiber fascines are provided. The device comprises a plurality of conveyor screws for conveying fibrous material such as straw fibers, coconut fibers, wood fibers, or hemp fibers, in a tubular element for filling the fibrous material into a tubular net. Moreover, the device comprises a distributor box. The distributor box has an interior space having an infeed opening for infeeding the fibrous material, and one or a plurality of base-side openings. The base-side openings herein serve for in-feeding fibrous material from the distributor box to the conveyor screws.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2017Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: ROESS NATURE GROUP GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Henner Lischkowitz, Thomas Roess
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Patent number: 10723497Abstract: The present invention involves a system and method for monitoring and controlling the aseptic dispensing of a pharmaceutical fluid into containers. The system employs a pharmaceutical fluid dispensing head to dispense droplets of the pharmaceutical fluid along a droplet path into the container and a droplet monitoring system to monitor the droplets produced and dispensed. The volume of at least one droplet is determined based on images of the droplet falling along the droplet path. The volume of pharmaceutical fluid dispensed is determined from the volume of the droplets. The pharmaceutical fluid dispensing head and the droplet monitoring system may be mutually integrated and may be used in systems using different mechanisms for moving containers, including rotary stage systems and robotic arms.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2017Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: VANRX PHARMASYSTEMS INC.Inventor: Carlos Alberto Diaz Guerrero
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Patent number: 10717179Abstract: A power tool having one or more sound damping members which reduce sound and/or vibration from one or more parts of a power tool. The sound damping member can reduce sound and/or vibration from static or dynamic parts of a power tool. The sound damping member can reduce noise and/or vibration from one or more rotating or moving parts of a power tool and its housing or internal structure. Methods, means, controls, systems and practices for reducing or eliminating undesired sound from a power tool are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2015Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Trevor J. Koenig, Michael F. Cannaliato, Brent A. Kuehne, Anthony Reth, Nicholas A. Mondich, Steven McClaskey, Xin Lei Wang, Yufeng Chen, Paul G. Gross, Marco Alessandro Mattucci, Ashok Samuel Baskar