Patents Examined by Patrick M Buechner
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Patent number: 10800597Abstract: A telescoping syringe suitable for use with medications and other materials is presented. The telescoping syringe includes a valve, a plunger, and a barrel. The valve further includes a barrier, an outlet(s) through the barrier, and an annular extension extending from the barrier. The plunger further includes an inlet(s) and a first side wall with a proximal wall. The barrel includes a second side wall with a distal wall at one end and an open end at another end. The plunger is extendable from and retractable into the barrel at the open end via slidable engagement between first and second walls. The valve directly contacts one end of the first wall so that an annular flange slidingly engages an annular groove. The valve and the barrel slidingly contact the plunger so as to open and to close the inlet(s) and/or the outlet(s).Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2019Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: New Product Development Concepts LLCInventors: Robert A. Kolonia, Brian J. Kolonia
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Patent number: 10798786Abstract: A cooking appliance has a cooking plate for the direct preparation of food products thereon and has a heating device thereunder, wherein the heating device runs parallel to the cooking plate and bears at least partially against the bottom side of the cooking plate. The heating device has a flat carrier disc running parallel to the cooking plate, on the bottom side and top side of which carrier disc there are arranged in each case heating means which in each case substantially cover the carrier disc. Both heating means have in each case a multiplicity of heating conductors to cover the bottom side and top side of the carrier disc. The carrier disc may be composed of micanite, and the heating conductors may be thick-film heating conductors.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2017Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: E.G.O. Elektro-Geraetebau GmbHInventors: Martin Roth, Volker Block, Matthias Mandl, Michael Tafferner
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Patent number: 10787306Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing a viscous material contained in a flexible package includes a body extending along a longitudinal axis that has a first end, an opposite second end, a cavity configured to receive the flexible package, and a handle assembly coupled to the first end. The handle assembly has a fixed handle, a trigger pivotally coupled to the fixed handle, and a rod extending between the fixed handle and the trigger into the cavity. A plurality of dispensing valves are positioned at the second end of the body and configured to dispense the viscous material, and a piston is movably disposed in the cavity for engagement with the flexible package. As the trigger is pivoted toward the fixed handle, the rod moves along the longitudinal axis toward the piston such that the piston engages the flexible package and the viscous material dispenses through the plurality of dispensing valves.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Server Products, Inc.Inventor: Gerald A. Rusch
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Patent number: 10781017Abstract: Provided is a cap (11) used for a discharge container (1) and provided on a mouth portion (32) of a container main body (10) which is deformed by a pressing force and stores contents (100). The cap (11) includes: a base portion (51) having an annular bottom wall (64) having a discharge port (64a), an annular groove (64c) provided in an outer peripheral edge of the bottom wall (64), a flow port (64d) provided in the groove (64c), and a flow groove (64e) connected to the flow port (64d); a check valve (53) having a cylindrical support portion (81) having one end disposed in the groove (64c), a plurality of elastic pieces (82) connected to the support portion (81), and a valve body (83) connected to the plurality of elastic pieces (82) and opening and closing the discharge port (64a); and a discharge nozzle (52) covering the bottom wall (64).Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2017Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignees: TOKYO LIGHT INDUSTRY CO., LTD., KYORAKU CO., LTD.Inventors: Takaaki Sakimura, Masashi Sasaki, Shouji Uehira, Satoshi Ichikawa
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Patent number: 10779554Abstract: A dual valve injector assembly having a base; a passageway in the base for receiving a food product; a first draw valve in communication with the passageway and a first spout, the first spout dispensing the food product at a first draw rate; and a second draw valve in communication with the passageway and a second spout, the second spout dispensing the food product at a second draw rate; wherein the second draw rate is lower than the first draw rate.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2018Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: TAYLOR COMMERCIAL FOODSERVICE, LLCInventor: Robert K. Newton
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Patent number: 10780454Abstract: A sealant applicator nozzle, of the present technology, has a fan-shaped profile, with a broad concave arc that defines a distal end of the nozzle and provides the nozzle with a tooling edge. The concave tooling edge, along with the outlet orifice, and two surface-contact edges are positioned to equidistantly straddle a lap joint to be sealed when in operation. In methods of using the nozzle, a wide ribbon of sealant is applied in a smoothly arched geometry, forming a segment of a circle, over a lap joint so that the thickest part of the arch is centered directly on the edge of the overlapping material that forms the lap joint.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2017Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: SASHCO, INC.Inventors: Wayne L. Summons, Elliot P. Summons, Kurt Van Ulmer, Scott Tunney
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Patent number: 10773433Abstract: A cartridge for a medium to be dispensed includes a head part having a dispensing outlet and a film forming a cartridge wall, with the film surrounding a cartridge chamber for the medium to be dispensed, extending at least partially (along an axial extension) in a longitudinal direction of the cartridge and having a front end being connected to the head part. The film is preferably a multilayer film having at least two layers formed from different materials, and the front end of the film is sealingly and non-releasably embedded in the head part of the cartridge, so that an end face of the front end of the film is covered, in particular completely covered, by the head part.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2017Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: SULZER MIXPAC AGInventors: Tobias Bodenmüller, Richard Lavelanet, Victor Clemens
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Patent number: 10773342Abstract: A rolling type 3D printing device for recycling powders and an operation method thereof are provided. The rolling type 3D printing device has a rolling mechanism, at least one optical module, and a powder conveying module. The rolling mechanism holds a workpiece and receives powders. Cylindrical or cone workpieces can be laminated by the rolling type 3D printing device through the design of the rolling mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2017Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: Tongtai Machine & Tool Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hsin-Pao Chen, Jui-Hsiung Yen
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Patent number: 10773944Abstract: A smart vessel containment and dispensing unit capable of communication and data sharing across various wireless transmission protocols to linked devices. It has a visual display interface, is capable of cooling, pressurizing and storing the contents of an open growler as well as collecting data about the beverage, data regarding consumption of the beverage, as well as demographic data about the user that is relayed to and interpreted by a data analytical unit that can generate and transmit data to the consumer about beverage related matters. The containment will internally accommodate a beverage growler in an aesthetic transportable, energy efficient envelope that may be stored on a countertop, in a cabinet, or taken on the go. It will provide the consumer with all the information about the contents of the growler as well as their identification and physical parameters.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2019Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Inventor: Donald Christian Maier
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Patent number: 10759590Abstract: In one aspect, the invention is directed to a portable paste dispenser having a container for storing paste, the container having a cylindrical part and a conical part, a nozzle at the end of the conical part, a piston, disposed inside the cylindrical part of the container, and a shaft connected to the piston, the shaft having a limited foldability so that when the shaft is pushed towards the piston, it still is able to move the piston along the cylindrical part, where the piston includes foldable bellows walls, thereby upon applying force on the piston, the piston straightens up, resulting in a conical form correspondingly to the conical part, thereby allowing fully emptying the container.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2019Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Inventor: Hillel Harris
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Patent number: 10744523Abstract: A mixing and dispensing apparatus having first and second containers. The first container has a main body portion which retains a first substance. A separate compartment is located in the first container and an internal passageway is formed between the main body portion and the compartment. The second container is configured to retain a second substance, and is compressible. The second container has a top end and a closed spout, wherein the closed spout is located in the compartment with the spout extending through the internal passageway into the main body portion of said first container. A release mechanism is formed by a plunger extending within the second container. The plunger has a first end in communication with the top end of the second container, and a second end aligned with the closed spout. The second end opens the closed spout when the second container is compressed to release the second substance into the main body portion of the first container.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2019Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Veltek Associates, Inc.Inventors: Arthur L. Vellutato, Jr., Walter Anthony Baker
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Patent number: 10743721Abstract: An accessory device for a wall-mounted dispenser is described. The accessory device may also be attached to the wall and may include a plate having an underside surface shaped to generally match the top edge of the dispenser and a portion of a left side edge and a portion of a right side edge of the dispended so that when the dispenser is mounted to the wall and in a closed position and the rear surface of the plate is generally parallel to and coupled to the wall, the dispenser is able to be opened and closed while tampering to the top edge and portions of the side edges of the dispenser is prevented.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2019Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Archer Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: Mark Wertheim
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Patent number: 10743720Abstract: An accessory device for a wall-mounted dispenser is described. The accessory device may also be attached to the wall and may include a plate having an underside surface shaped to generally match the top edge of the dispenser and a portion of a left side edge and a portion of a right side edge of the dispended so that when the dispenser is mounted to the wall and in a closed position and the rear surface of the plate is generally parallel to and coupled to the wall, the dispenser is able to be opened and closed while tampering to the top edge and portions of the side edges of the dispenser is prevented.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2019Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Archer Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: Mark Wertheim
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Patent number: 10737285Abstract: A system for dispensing a fluid, such as a hand soap or the like. The system includes a dispenser and/or a refill cartridge. The dispenser includes a dispenser body having a refill cavity, a dispenser lid configured to be coupled to the dispenser body, and a pump sub-system mounted to the dispenser lid. The pump sub-system includes a first dip tube, a dispensing orifice, and a pump. The refill cartridge includes a cartridge body having a fluid cavity, a store of a fluid in the fluid cavity, and a second dip tube extending into the store of the fluid. The refill cartridge is configured for slidable insertion into and removal from the refill cavity of the dispenser body. The dispenser lid may be coupled to the dispenser body thereby mating the first and second dip tubes to enable dispensing of the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Kiat-Cheong Toh, Peter Fallat, II, Francis Tatu, Brian Balamucki
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Patent number: 10736684Abstract: An induction heating coil is positioned inside a tube-like instrument having dimensions similar to current laparoscopic instruments. Magnetic field intensities of up to 15 kA/m at a frequency of 289 kHz are achieved while the instrument is operated at safe temperatures. A cooling agent system maintains a desired temperature inside the instrument and temperatures sensors monitor the temperature of the cooling agent as well as the temperature of the induction heating coil to safely operate the instrument within operating temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2018Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: University of Puerto RicoInventors: Eduardo J. Juan, Madeline Torres-Lugo, Jorge L. Castro-Torres
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Patent number: 10737926Abstract: Device 5 for connecting a gas line 6 to a bag-in-container type of container 3, comprising a first 61 and a second part 62, movably connected to said first part 61, wherein one of the first or second part 61, 62 comprises a coupling opening 60 with coupling elements 67 for connecting the device 5 to a part of a bag-in-container type container 3 extending inside coupling opening 60. The connecting device 5 comprises a connecting element 70, movable between an extended position wherein the connecting element 70 extends partly inside coupling opening 60 and a retracted position in which the connecting element 70 extends less or not into coupling opening 60, the connecting device 5 further comprising a mechanism 72 for moving the connecting element 70 between the extended and the retracted position by relative movement of first and second parts 61, 62.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2018Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: HEINEKEN SUPPLY CHAIN B.V.Inventors: Pieter Gerard Witte, Arie Maarten Paauwe, Bart Jan Bax
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Patent number: 10730595Abstract: An inflator including in combination, an inflator body having at one end an input for receiving the neck of a gas cartridge, a manifold assembly intended to be fluidly connected to an inflatable, a combination automatic and manual actuator assembly including a spring-loaded actuator including a pierce pin for fracturing a frangible seal of the gas cartridge, a bobbin with a dissolvable pill that retains the spring-loaded actuator in a cocked position by an annular ring seat that engages the bobbin and a hood connected onto the end of the inflator body, the hood including an inwardly-extending tab that engages the actuator to securely retain the hood onto the end of the inflator body by means of the inwardly-extending tab being grasped by the forked end of the actuator.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2019Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Halkey-Roberts CorporationInventor: Lyman Fawcett
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Patent number: 10724838Abstract: A dispense for dispensing an adhesive onto a remote surface, such as a case mouth and primer ammunition. The dispense includes a reservoir containing an adhesive; a positive displacement pump; and a nozzle having a tapered tip. The positive displacement pump delivers a predetermined amount of the adhesive, preferably an anaerobic adhesive, from the reservoir to the nozzle at predetermined intervals. The nozzle discharges the predetermined amount of adhesive through the air and at least 1/16-inch onto the remote surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2019Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Henkel IP & Holding GmbHInventors: Steven J. Hemsen, Bryan DesRoches, Edward A. Y. Fisher
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Patent number: 10723526Abstract: A bottle assembly that includes a bottle with a finish having a mouth for containing an E-liquid. The mouth of the bottle is sealed with a plug having an anti-drip well. The anti-drip well sized to prevent inadvertent spillage of the E-liquid contained within the bottle. An annular cap protrusion of the plug can engage with a channel on an upper portion of the bottle to attach the plug with the upper portioned with the mouth of the bottle. A lower channel edge can include a notch that can be used as a wedge to incrementally remove the plug from the mouth of the bottle without damage thereto.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2019Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Chubby Gorilla, Inc.Inventor: Ibrahiem H. Aboabdo
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Patent number: 10723543Abstract: The present device dispenses product from a pressurized container. The device has a metered valve that dispenses a predetermined fixed quantity of product upon actuation. The metered valve can be configured by the customer with a spacer to affect the amount of product continually metered.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2019Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: PRECISION VALVE CORPORATIONInventors: Ran Plaschkes, Kai Theo Bauer, Rainer Heetfeld