Patents Examined by Nathan J. Newhouse
  • Patent number: 11279292
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle tray and, more specifically, the objective of the present invention is to prevent a cover slidably provided inside a tray body from moving by vibration generated when a vehicle travels and, simultaneously, to prevent, in advance, the generation of friction noise when protrusions come into contact with guide rails provided in the tray body even when the cover is operated. The present invention comprises: a tray body (100) having an accommodation part (110) of which the upper side is open; the guide rails (300) fixedly provided, respectively, at both the left and right sides of the accommodation part (110); and a cover (200) having the guide protrusions (210), which are formed to respectively protrude from both the left and right sides thereof and slide while being guided along the guide rails (300).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: NIFCO KOREA Inc.
    Inventors: Hyuk Du Kwon, Seong Kwon No
  • Patent number: 11273958
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a gift bag having a fixed three-dimensional window display and fixed three-dimensional elements. The bag includes a front that is substantially flat and a back that is disposed at a spaced distance behind the front. The front includes an aperture and a window display sheet through which a background and foreground display can be viewed. The foreground display is disposed at a spaced distance in front of the background display and affixed so that the background and foreground display together form one cohesive decorative scene or image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: The Lindy Bowman Company
    Inventor: Linden H Bowman
  • Patent number: 11273950
    Abstract: A carton for holding one or more articles includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton, the plurality of panels including a front panel, a back panel, and at least one side panel. The carton also includes a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to respective panels of the plurality of panels and forming a closed top portion of the carton, the closed top portion of the carton is reconfigurable between a first configuration having a substantially flat profile and a second configuration forming a handle of the carton. The carton also includes locking features for engaging at least one other carton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventor: Steven M. Oliveira
  • Patent number: 11260801
    Abstract: A vehicle roof rail assembly includes a roof rail and a bracket. The roof rail is fixedly attached to the roof of a vehicle. The roof rail has a recessed portion with fastener receiving portions located therein. The bracket has an attachment flange and an accessory supporting flange rigidly fixedly attached to the attachment flange. The attachment flange is removably attached to the roof rail via first fastener members that are removably fixed to the fastener receiving portions. The attachment flange overlays a section of the recessed portion the roof rail. The accessory supporting flange has an opening defined therein for attachment of roof accessory retaining elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventor: Raghu Chervu
  • Patent number: 11253047
    Abstract: A suspended load backpack includes a moving frame including a bag for receiving a load to be carried by the backpack, a fixed frame including shoulder straps for holding the fixed frame in place on a wearer's back, and a rail assembly that connects the moving frame to the fixed frame but allows the moving frame to move relative to the fixed frame. A mounting wheel is connected to the fixed frame, and a compliant mechanism such as a bungee cord is connected between the fixed frame and the moving frame and wrapped around the mounting wheel to permit movement of the moving frame relative to the fixed frame during a gait of the wearer of the backpack in accordance with tension on the compliant mechanism. A ratchet assembly includes a lever that rotates the mounting wheel to easily apply tension to the compliant mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Hoverglide Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence C. Rome, Sean H. McIntosh
  • Patent number: 11247808
    Abstract: A blank includes a top, the top connected to a first top side tab, a second top side tab, a top front tab, and a back tab; a bottom, the bottom defining at least one connection aperture, the bottom connected to a first bottom side tab, a second bottom side tab, a bottom front tab, and the back tab; the first bottom side tab connected to a first cover tab, the first cover tab connected to a first connection tab; the second bottom side tab connected to a second cover tab, the second over tab connected to a second connection tab; the blank formable into a box by connection of the first connection tab to at least one connection aperture and by connection of the second connection tab to at least one connection aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc
    Inventor: Tracy C. Smith
  • Patent number: 11247806
    Abstract: A telescoping insulated box assembly including an outer box including a plurality of outer side walls, the plurality of outer side walls including a first outer side wall including a first outer side panel, a first inner side panel, a first connecting strip, and a tab, the first connecting strip joined to a top of the first outer side panel by a first fold line and a top of the first inner side panel by a second fold line, the first outer side panel, the first inner side panel, and the first connecting strip at least partially defining a first insulation cavity within the first outer side wall, the tab joined to a side of the first inner side panel by a third fold line; and a second outer side wall including a second outer side panel, a second inner side panel, and a second connecting strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Pratt Retail Specialties, LLC
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Jamie Waltermire, Shifeng Chen
  • Patent number: 11247398
    Abstract: There is provided a 3D printing build material container (1). The container comprises a collapsible reservoir, (3) a relatively rigid reinforcement structure (4), a build material outlet structure (13) and a gas inlet structure (14). The reservoir is to hold build material (11). The reinforcement structure is to resist collapsing of at least one reinforced portion of the reservoir. The outlet structure is to allow build material to exit the reservoir. The inlet structure is to allow a gas to enter the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Ismael Chanclon, Xavier Alonso, Nicola Cofelice
  • Patent number: 11246397
    Abstract: A harness for quick attachment to and release from a golf bag is described that includes a plurality of interrelated weight shifting adjustments. The harness is easily coupled to a variety of golf bags to carry the bag in an approximately horizontal orientation. The harness is further easily adjusted to accommodate various statures of users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Inventor: Phuong Nguyen
  • Patent number: 11247799
    Abstract: A container for a food product generally includes a tray and a cover attached to the tray by ultrasonic bonds. The tray includes a bottom having a perimeter and a sidewall extending along the perimeter of the bottom to form a cavity sized to receive the food product. The sidewall defines an opening for the food product to be placed into the cavity. The tray also includes a flange extending from an edge of the sidewall and around the opening. The flange has a single layer first area with a first thickness and a second area comprised of at least two layers with a second thickness. The second thickness is at least twice as thick as the first thickness. The ultrasonic bonds extend along the entire sidewall of the container to form a continuous, hermetic seal between the cover and the tray around the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: BELLISIO FOODS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert W. H. Arnold, Ryan Wright, Lacy Andrew Miller
  • Patent number: 11242012
    Abstract: A cell phone holder for use with an automotive seatbelt. The device is to be attached to a seatbelt strap using a hook and loop fastener, a magnet or two-sided tape attachment methods. Magnets of the device hold a cell phone in place while in use. A magnetic plate with an adhesive side is provided to be attached to a back end of the mobile device. The magnetic plate is then received by the holder to facilitate a secure attachment. The holder may be provided in several embodiments, one embodiment may include a holder having a slit that is then mounted onto the seatbelt. Another embodiment may be provided as a foldable holder that folds over the seatbelt and is then secured through a provided fastener. Yet another embodiment may include a holder having butterfly clutch clips on a back end to be attached to the seatbelt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Inventor: Jason Bell
  • Patent number: 11235908
    Abstract: The invention, a compact container for mounting to a golf cart, has a box like body with an open top end and a pocket in the back wall that cooperates with a bracket mounted to a golf cart for selectively supporting the container. The invention includes a cover having a flat top wall and a pair of opposing side flaps that extend over the side walls of the body to form a pivotal connection for movement about a first axis of rotation between a closed and an opened position of the container. A U-shaped handle extends over opposing side walls of the body to form a pivotal connection along a second axis of rotation for movement between a raised position and a stowed position of the handle. The first axis is disposed approximately halfway between the second axis and the back wall of the container wherein the top wall of the cover, in the opened position, is flush with, and substantially overlaps, the back wall of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: MANTIS PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CORP.
    Inventor: Steve John Yockey
  • Patent number: 11230413
    Abstract: A connection mechanism including a plurality of microstructure features. The connection mechanism includes a first strip, with a plurality of protrusions extending from the first strip, and a second strip, with a plurality of protrusions extending from the second strip. The protrusions define grooves between adjacent protrusions. A pressure sensitive adhesive is provided in at least some of the grooves. When the first and second strips are brought together, the protrusions from one strip are received in the grooves of the other, and some of the protrusions contact the pressure sensitive adhesive, thereby connecting the first and second strips. The connection mechanism can be used as a closure mechanism for a plastic storage bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Hootan Farhat, Mark Somers, Xinhua Li, Brian Mayers, Olivier Schueller
  • Patent number: 11229279
    Abstract: A personal hydration assembly includes a pair of reservoirs that each respectively contains water or fluid electrolytes and each of the reservoirs is removably attachable together. A pair of shoulder straps is each coupled to a respective one of the reservoirs and each of the shoulder straps can be extended over the user's shoulders thereby facilitating the pair of reservoirs to be worn on the user's back. A pair of drinking tubes is each in fluid communication with a respective one of the reservoirs thereby facilitating the user to drink either the water or the fluid electrolytes. A pair of waist belts is each attached to a respective one of the reservoirs for wearing around the user's waist when the shoulder straps are worn over the user's shoulders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Inventors: Darvae Spells, Nigel Foreman, Benjamin Hughes, Steve Summerville
  • Patent number: 11229278
    Abstract: A hydration backpack includes a main body, a storage compartment, a pair of shoulder straps, a bladder, a hydration tube, a first longitudinal elongated metallic element, and a second longitudinal elongated metallic element. The bladder is disposed in the storage compartment of the main body and is configured to retain liquid. The hydration tube includes a proximal end coupled to the bladder and a distal end providing liquid to a user on demand. The first longitudinal elongated metallic element is disposed on one shoulder strap. The second longitudinal elongated metallic element is disposed on the hydration tube. The first and second longitudinal elongated metallic elements are configured to connect by gravitational and magnetic forces and form an automatic hydration tube return system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Eric Hassett, Derick Noffsinger, Mark Thibadeau
  • Patent number: 11229277
    Abstract: An improved yoga strap comprising at least two adjustable and locking buckles, one buckle at end of the improved yoga strap to create a loop at each end of the yoga strap, giving the improved yoga strap more utilitarian applications than a standard yoga strap. A second embodiment of an improved yoga strap has a center loop. A third embodiment has an elastic resistance band and clips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Inventor: Keith Davies
  • Patent number: 11225200
    Abstract: A bicycle carrier includes a vehicle engaging frame portion configured to be coupled a carrying vehicle and a rearward extending support member coupled to the vehicle engaging frame portion by a variably configurable hub configured to set the support member in a plurality of orientations relative to the vehicle engaging frame portion. The support member accommodates one or more bicycles and the support member is configured to be coupled to an add-on support member that accommodates one or more additional bicycles. The add-on support member includes an actuator configured to set the support member in the plurality of orientations relative to the vehicle engaging frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Keith L. Prescott, Jeffrey R. Edgerly
  • Patent number: 11220369
    Abstract: A multi compartment package with slide openings for storing and dispensing two different types or flavors of solid pourable product such as candies or mints is made from a single blank having a number of panels extending lengthwise and all foldably connected. From the blank the exterior of the package is formed having a front panel and a rear panel, and the interior having two compartments. The front panel has cut outs for dispensing the pourable product, and the rear panel connects to package enclosure tabs. Each compartment has a detachably connected slide, and the slides are glued to the package enclosure tabs to seal the package. To open the package, the slides are detached and moved to expose the cut outs through which the pourable product is dispensed. Conveniently, if all the product is not immediately consumed, the slides may be closed to retain freshness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Inventor: David Todjar Hengami
  • Patent number: 11220382
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a tamper-evident and child-proof coupling system. The coupling system includes a first base portion, a second base portion, a slit, and a closing septum. The first base portion includes a first coupling portion. The second base portion includes a second coupling portion. The first and second coupling portions are configured to define a priming configuration of the coupling system when the first and second coupling portion are engaged to each other. The slit is defined on the first base portion or the second base portion and is configured to receive an opening device. The opening device is configured to disengage the first and second coupling portions. The closing septum is adjustable to a first or second configuration. In the first configuration, the closing septum occludes the slit. In the second configuration, the closing septum is configured to expose the slit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: I.G.B. S.r.l
    Inventors: Dino Bressan, Michel Bressan, Alessio Bressan, Alberto Gandolla
  • Patent number: 11220303
    Abstract: A swingable accessory mount assembly includes a receiver mount configured for mounting to a hitch receiver of a vehicle. A first arm has a first end and a second end. The first end is attached to the receiver mount. The first arm extends laterally from the receiver mount to the second end. A second arm has a first end and a second end. The first end is pivotally attached to or near the second end of the first arm. The second arm is movable between a closed position and an open position relative to the first arm. A hitch adapter is attached to or near the second end of the second arm. When the second arm is in the closed position, the hitch adapter is located on an opposite lateral side of the receiver mount from the second end of the first arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: NRTV Collab Inc.
    Inventor: Luke Benjamin Wronski