Patents Examined by Nathan J. Newhouse
  • Reduced material packaging
    Patent number: 10807763
    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: December 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Tracy C. Smith
  • Backpack with dynamic flexible hip belt
    Patent number: 10806238
    Abstract: A backpack including a flexible hip belt assembly is provided. The backpack may include a frame assembly defining a lower portion, a hip belt including a central portion and a lower portion with opposing first and second arms extending from the central portion. The lower portion of the hip belt and the lower portion of the frame assembly may be securely coupled together to support a substantially vertical load. A resilient member may couple the hip belt to the frame assembly. The resilient member may expand or contract as the hip belt and frame assembly move relative to one another to reduce the forces applied to the hip belt by the non-vertical movement of the frame assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Samsonite IP Holdings S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: John Bemis Sears, Matthew Halloran Connors
  • Apparatus and method for closing a package with a movable pouring spout
    Patent number: 10800573
    Abstract: For closing packages (9) provided with a movable pouring spout, an adhesive is applied to one or both portions of a first pair of folding portions (16) which are movable integrally with an inclined wall (14) of a chamfered corner (10) of the package (9). The first folding portions (16) may be coupled to a second pair of folding portions (18), which are movable integrally with an oscillatable tongue (12) of the spout. The adhesive adheres the second portions (18) to the first portions (16) when the tongue (12) moves toward the inclined wall (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: TACOM S.A.
    Inventor: Francesco Riva
  • Quick lift assembling storage box
    Patent number: 10800571
    Abstract: A quick lift assembling storage box includes a folding box in a flat half-folded state, and a traction support board disposed at the top of the folding box. After a user lifts the traction support board to drive and change the folding box in the flat half-folded state into a three-dimensional state with an accommodation space, and then the user can press and superimpose the traction support board onto the bottom and the inner sides of the folding box to reinforce the strength of the folding box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Inventor: Chi-Ming Chou
  • Foldable pizza box and method
    Patent number: 10793314
    Abstract: A foldable pizza box and method of preparing the foldable pizza box for disposal. The foldable pizza box includes a plurality of perforations placed on several surfaces thereof, bisecting the foldable pizza box into two symmetrical halves and imparting flexibility to the foldable pizza box along the perforations. The foldable pizza box includes triangular punch-outs, formed by perforations, that add additional flexibility to the foldable pizza box when displaced or removed. The foldable pizza box may be easily folded along the perforations, thereby making the foldable pizza box more compact. After folding the foldable pizza box, the foldable pizza box may be easily disposed in a waste or recycling receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Inventor: Darian Straszewski
  • Vehicle mounted bicycle carrier
    Patent number: 10787130
    Abstract: A vehicle mounted bike carrier comprising: a carrier member configured to support a bicycle, a supporting structure a bike supporting device comprising: a first wheel supporting member having a first end having a pivotal connection on the carrier member where the connection is configured to be positioned proximal to the rotational axle of a first bicycle wheel, and a second free end configured to support said bicycle wheel, a second wheel supporting member having a first end having a connection on the carrier member where the connection is configured to be positioned distal to the rotational axle of said first bicycle wheel and a second free end configured to support said bicycle wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Simon Nordström, Hannes Olaison, Fredrik Larsson, Simon Stråth
  • Vehicle rack with loading apparatus
    Patent number: 10780837
    Abstract: A rack for carrying cargo on top of a vehicle is disclosed, comprising a pair of longitudinal support assemblies. Each support assembly is configured for mounting on a crossbar secured across the roof of a vehicle, and includes a stationary base and an extendable rail. Each rail is moveable between a first position in which the rail is substantially coextensive with the base, a second position in which the rail extends significantly beyond the end of the base, and a third position in which the rail pivots downward adjacent a side of the vehicle. Each rail also has a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, with a loading arm pivotably connected to the distal end portion. The loading arm is moveable between a collapsed position parallel the rail and an extended loading position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Yakima Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Sautter, Scott A. McFadden, Ashley Hoch, Warren E. Stoneburner
  • Travel tray and container system
    Patent number: 10779639
    Abstract: A travel tray and container system includes a base having a cylinder for receiving a beverage container and a tray having a tray shape extending in a horizontal plane to bisect the cylinder to define an upper cylinder and a lower cylinder eccentrically disposed within the horizontal plane. The lower cylinder is dimensioned to closely fit within a cup-holder. The tray has a vertical wall extending around its perimeter, where the upper cylinder and the vertical wall define a tray retention volume having an eccentric cut-out region corresponding to the cylinder. A removable insert has a shape that fits within the tray retention volume, the insert having upper edges configured for attachment of a container-sealing lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: PIERPOINT, INC.
    Inventor: Ried Floco
  • Holster mount with adjustable drop and cant
    Patent number: 10782094
    Abstract: A holster support assembly for use by a user wearing a belt may be adjustable for both drop and cant. The assembly includes a belt support that engages and is supported by the user's belt, the belt support defining a plurality of drop positions spaced apart along the track to enable the user to set the drop position of the holster. The assembly also includes a holster mount supported on the belt support for sliding movement relative to the belt support, the holster mount configured for supporting a holster. The holster mount has a first condition in which the holster mount is engaged with the belt support thereby blocking rotation of the holster mount relative to the belt support, and is selectively movable into a second condition in which the holster mount is rotatable relative to the belt support about an axis to enable the user to set the cant position of the holster relative to the belt support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Safariland, LLC
    Inventors: William H. Rogers, Matthew E. McKendrick, Dylan Vaccaro
  • Head mounted display mounting assembly
    Patent number: 10774986
    Abstract: A head mounted display mounting assembly for casual headwear is provided. The assembly comprises a resilient support band that is employed to secure a head-mounted display unit to a piece of casual headwear worn by a user. The head mounted display mounting assembly can be supported by pre-existing structures (e.g., sweat band) of a piece of casual headwear, and further supported and/or secured to temple regions of the casual headwear. Once seated within and secured to the piece of casual headwear, the head-mounted display unit can be secured to the head mounted display mounting assembly, providing a comfortable and integrated wearable experience for the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: REALWEAR, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen A. Pombo, Kenneth Hepburn
  • Outdoor storage bag
    Patent number: 10766429
    Abstract: A selectively openable and closable, outdoor storage bag that is at least water-resistant includes a body portion made of a flexible, waterproof, bag material, the bag material comprising a plurality of waterproof welded seams that define a predetermined shape of the body portion and an opening, the body portion defining an interior space within the body portion; a closure mechanism joined to the body portion by a welded seam proximate a periphery of the opening, the closure mechanism configured to selectively open and close the opening and provide a seal that is at least water-resistant when the opening is closed; a flap of the bag material that extends from the body portion and covers the closure mechanism; and a plurality of anchor points attached to an exterior surface of the body portion, wherein the body portion of the bag is waterproof and the seal is at least water-resistant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: LOAD LUGGER, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel J. Dooling, Julie A. Dooling
  • Magnetic socket straps and accessories
    Patent number: 10759042
    Abstract: A magnetic holder for sockets made of silicone rubber or similar material that has a series of cylindrical troughs of consistent diameter and a flat surface on the opposing plane. Between the cylindrical troughs and the opposing flat surface are a series of magnets embedded in the rubber. The magnets are position so that one pole is directed towards the cylindrical trough and the opposite pole is directed towards the flat surface. The flat surface can be attached to any ferrous material, while each of the magnets and cylindrical roughs will work together to hold a socket in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Inventor: Richard Leroy Wilson, III
  • Strap
    Patent number: 10758031
    Abstract: Provided is a strap capable of reducing a burden applied to the neck and shoulder, having a sufficient strength to hold the object being carried, and having an excellent design. A strap (1) includes a strap portion (10) to be placed on the neck and shoulder, and a plurality of fasteners (16A, 16B) attached to the object being carried (50, 60) while the fasteners fastening both ends of the strap portion (10). The strap (1, 2) is characterized in that the strap portion (10) is formed by sewing two or more rectangular stoles (11, 12) along the longitudinal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Inventor: Sakura Sugawara
  • Bicycle water bottle phone holder
    Patent number: 10752309
    Abstract: A bicycle water bottle phone holder designed for a conventional bicycle cup holder on a frame of the bicycle. The bicycle phone holder includes a rigid frame and a flexible cover to allow cavitation and bulging of a volume thereof. The bicycle phone holder also includes at least one longitudinal flanging portion to receive a tabular personal digital assistant (PDA) device inside the elongate cup. The bicycle phone holder additionally includes a retaining wall and a cylindrical portion to receive one of a water bottle and personal effects inside the holder. An edge piping adjacent the flexible cover and the frame at an outside or inside the edges and features of the holder secure the two thereto. A funnel like design secures a cell phone above a cavity at the bottom of the holder, the cavity able to receive headphones, coins, tokens, jewelry, keys, wallets and purses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Inventor: David Oste
  • Reconfigurable carton and package
    Patent number: 10737824
    Abstract: A carton for holding a product in a liner. The carton includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton, the plurality of panels including a front panel, at least one rear panel, and at least one side panel. At least one end flap is foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels. The at least one side panel includes at least one expansion feature for transitioning the carton between a first configuration and a second configuration. The at least one expansion feature is foldably connected to the front panel and the at least one rear panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Kelly R. Fitzwater, Raymond S. Kastanek
  • Printed media display and holder
    Patent number: 10736404
    Abstract: A holder for displaying printed media is described. The holder includes a rigid, transparent, non-porous cover plate, and a fabric-covered backing board. The backing board has a planar surface for supporting the cover plate and a plurality of straps located along a periphery of the planar surface. The cover plate has fastener portions configured to mate with the straps of the backing board to secure the cover plate to the backing board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Inventor: Daniel Kapavik
  • Display header system
    Patent number: 10737828
    Abstract: A product display includes a display header and a tray. The display header is coupled to the tray for showing product indicia related to products stored in the tray to a customer at a retail location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: WestRock Container, LLC
    Inventor: Joe Ertl
  • Support foot for luggage carrier
    Patent number: 10737630
    Abstract: A support foot for a luggage carrier, for a vehicle, said support foot including a main part, a first clamping part, a second clamping part wherein at least one of said clamping parts are movable and a clamping mechanism, said clamping mechanism including an attachment lever, arranged to secure a load bar to a mounting rail or similar device, wherein said attachment lever is arranged at one side of said main part and is arranged to operate in a horizontal plane between a closed and an open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: MONT BLANC INDUSTRI AB
    Inventors: Petrus Westberg, Fredrik Kristoffersson, Jonas Holmkvist
  • Bag
    Patent number: 10736391
    Abstract: An example bag may include an outer shell comprising a front panel, a rear panel, a top sidewall, a bottom sidewall, a first sidewall, a second sidewall forming, and a closure configured to move from an open position to a closed position. The bag may also include a pair of adjustable straps. The adjustable straps can be configured to move from a first backpack carry position to a second hand carry position by releasing the adjustable straps from the outer shell of the bag from the first carry position and securing the adjustable straps to the second carry position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Erik Steven Larson, Derek G. Sullivan, Alex Baires, Jeff Munie
  • Box fastener with improved characteristics
    Patent number: 10737829
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a box fastener. The box fastener can have sides with both a top piece and a bottom piece that are separated by a gap. The bottom piece is deformable along its length. The bottom piece has a hole that is either offset or enlarged compared to a corresponding hole in the top piece to accommodate the arcuate path of a curved piercing element of arm. A seal can be provided between the top and bottom piece. The piercing element optionally can puncture the seal and the seal can be fastened around the arm that is in the locked position. Unlocking of the arm will break the seal thereby revealing evidence of an unlocking event. The fastener has a bottom with grips having angled distal surfaces. The grips provide increasing levels of grip as the thickness of the box increases, and vice versa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Eco-Latch Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Jack David Wilson, Thomas Jon Wilcox, James Forsythe Wilson, III