Patents Examined by Peter Helvey
  • Patent number: 10093456
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing (S) a bag (3) by means of blown film extrusion, including the following steps: extruding (S2) plastic such as to form an annular film (2) including closing assemblies (10, 20), said annular film being intended to form the walls of the bag; and blowing (S5) the annular film such as to form a sheath, the complementary profile sections (14, 24) of each of the closing assemblies (10, 20) being integrally formed with a base (18, 28) connected to the annular film (2) via a connection rod (19, 29) that extends parallel to the longitudinal axis (X) between the annular film (2) and the base (18, 28) and is designed to keep the base (18, 28) separated from the annular film (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: S2F FLEXICO
    Inventors: Philippe Georges, Henri Bois, William Delasalle
  • Patent number: 10093240
    Abstract: An object storage assembly includes a pair of storage units. Each of the storage units may be positioned beneath a dashboard of a vehicle on a passenger side of the vehicle. Each of the storage units has a rear wall and a front side. The rear wall corresponding to each of the storage units is curved. Thus, the rear wall corresponding to each of the storage units may follow a contour of a floorboard of the vehicle beneath the dashboard. A passenger may sit in the passenger side of the vehicle when the storage units are positioned beneath the dashboard. The front side corresponding to each of the storage units is open to store objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Inventor: Leonardo Siy, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10086768
    Abstract: A personal mobility device support assembly integrated with a vehicle includes a pair of assemblies, a connector member, and a bracket. Each of the pair of assemblies includes a housing secured within a rear panel portion of the vehicle, a first member mounted to translate from within the housing, and a second member pivotally mounted to the first member to rotate between stowed and deployed positions. The connector member secures ends of the second members to one another when in the deployed position. The bracket may be sized for mounting to one of the members to support a mobility device. The connector member may be adapted to secure ends of the third member to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Donald Allen Ritter, Jr., Kassandra Hibala Ritter
  • Patent number: 10085546
    Abstract: A hands-free electronic device is provided, including a housing, a first elastic element and a second elastic element. The housing includes a first side and a second side opposite thereto. The first elastic element includes a first section, a second section and a third section. The first section covers the first side. The second section is connected to the first section, and the second section includes a first concave surface. An end of the third section is connected to the second section, and the other end of the third section is a free end. The second elastic element is disposed in the holding space, wherein a first end of the second elastic element is affixed to the second side, and a second end of the second elastic element is connected to the first elastic element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: WISTRON NEWEB CORP.
    Inventors: Ting-Hsuan Chen, Jen-Yung Chang, Guo-Cheng Tsai
  • Patent number: 10085901
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a field transport system that converts readily from a litter or stretcher to a gear bag for carrying loose items. The invention includes a base layer strengthened and supported by a frame that permits the use of litter poles. The invention also includes a novel zipper arrangement whereby the litter can be quickly folded and zipped into a bag having a drawstring closure at a top end thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Matbock, LLC
    Inventors: Zachary L. Steinbock, Sean M. Matson
  • Patent number: 10085547
    Abstract: The step bit pouch is adapted for use with a plurality of step bits and a pilot bit. The step bit pouch is adapted for use with a belt. The step bit pouch is a holster that is designed to hold the plurality of step bits and the pilot bit. Each of the plurality of step bits is differentiated by their size. The intention of the step bit pouch is to provide a craftsman, such as an electrician, who only occasionally needs to work with sheet metal, a small, light, and convenient means to carry only the drill bits required for punching holes in sheet metal. The step bit pouch comprises a first textile or sheeting, a second textile or sheeting, a third textile or sheeting, a fourth textile or sheeting, a plurality of seams, and a fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Inventor: Kareem Cummings
  • Patent number: 10086771
    Abstract: A support for a mobile device has a front face bearing a stationary jaw. The support includes a moving jaw facing the stationary jaw, mounted in translation on the front face of the support. The moving jaw is able to receive a side edge of the mobile device, and the support further includes at least one guide ramp secured to the support, on which the moving jaw is slidingly mounted between a separated position, in which the mobile device is placed against the moving jaw, and a maintaining position, in which the mobile device is kept pressed against the stationary jaw. The support includes at least one return element, secured to the support, cooperating with the moving jaw over the entire length of the guide ramp and able to grip the mobile device against the stationary jaw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Faurecia Interieur Industrie
    Inventors: Philippe Barre, Julien Beauregard, Christophe Brunard, Sergio Da Costa Pito, Bruno Dinant
  • Patent number: 10080420
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein describe systems and methods for a modular backpack. The modular backpack may be comprised of reusable, highly configurable, and durable materials. The modular backpack may include a plurality of replaceable layers, including a skeleton, an inner liner, and an outer skin, wherein the skeleton, inner liner, and outer skin are detachable and replaceable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Inventor: Arthur Anthony Alexis
  • Patent number: 10076194
    Abstract: The invention relates to a baby carrier comprising chest straps, a waist belt, and a carrier bag mounted on the chest straps and the waist belt. Said carrier bag comprises a front piece having leg openings, and the front piece forms together with at least a portion of a means a carrier pouch. A lower portion of the front piece forms a first seat support. A second seat support is fixedly arranged at an inside of the lower portion of the front piece between said lower portion and said means. The second seat support is divisible by a partition means so as to enable deactivation said second seat support, and said partition means being arranged in the width direction of the front piece. The second seat support has a seat width which is narrower than the seat width of the first seat support. The front piece is provided at respective leg opening with a side edge which is flexible and/or openable and which permit a narrower leg position of a child when supported by the second seat support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: BABYBJORN AB
    Inventors: Jakob Wikner, Lisen Elmberg, Elisabeth Ramel-Wahrberg, Ulrika Vejbrink, Marten Andren
  • Patent number: 10077005
    Abstract: A unified carrier cargo rack and storage system for a vehicle including a receiver unit installed in the rear of the vehicle and a modular carrier rack, including a transitional carrier bar, a secondary bar and a cargo carrier bar, wherein the cargo carrier bar is further operable to engage and immobilize cargo; are disclosed as are male and female securing mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Inventor: Mark A. Anton
  • Patent number: 10071692
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an article carrier system particularly adapted for use with a pickup truck. The system employs a first pair of support tracks secured to a roof surface of a pickup truck, and a rear spoiler portion coupled to each of the first support tracks and extending therebetween adjacent a rear area of the roof surface. A second pair of support tracks is secured to a pair of truck bed sidewalls. A combination spoiler/support subsystem is supported from the second pair of support tracks and is adjustably positionable to provide a variable spacing between the rear spoiler portion and the spoiler/support subsystem, to thus tailor the system to support articles of various lengths thereon. The rear spoiler portion and the spoiler/support subsystem provide an appearance of a single, integrated spoiler when positioned closely adjacent one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: JAC Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerard J. Kmita, Brandon T. McMahan, Noel v. Ranka, Jeffrey M. Aftanas, Gerald Gomes, Michael R. Makin
  • Patent number: 10065768
    Abstract: A plastic bag comprising a grip strip configured to assist with opening the bag, wherein the grip strip is formed from a material different from a material from which its associated panel is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Inteplast Group Corporation
    Inventors: Ben Tseng, Ter-Hai Lin, Joe Wang, Jerry Hsu
  • Patent number: 10066549
    Abstract: A variable vane pack includes an inner platform, an outer platform, radially outward of the inner platform, a plurality of vanes connecting the inner platform to the outer platform, wherein the outer platform comprises a platform body and an impingement plate, the impingement plate having a radially inward impingement plate, a radially outward pressure distribution plate, and an impingement plenum defined between the radially inward impingement plate and the radially outward pressure distribution plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas N. Slavens, Brooks E. Snyder
  • Patent number: 10065767
    Abstract: A liquid sample bulk mailing packaging device includes a paperboard envelope blank assembled to form a hermetically sealed leakproof containment pocket that, in combination with proper alignment of a liquid containing packette enclosed inside, will prevent leakage in the event the enclosed liquid containing packette fails during mail processing. The device may include coupons printed on the envelope blank and seperable by perforations, and may be printed on both sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Inventor: Richard Clarence Bludorn
  • Patent number: 10065566
    Abstract: A carrier attachment method which allows a user to easily and quickly attach and detach a carrier wagon to and from a vehicle. The method includes a tubular mounting hitch, a vertical rail, a motorized linear actuator, an L-shaped mounting beam, an interconnecting plate, and the carrier wagon. The motorized linear actuator raises and lowers the carrier wagon. The vertical rail is terminally and perpendicularly connected to the tubular mounting hitch. The tubular mounting hitch is attached to a vehicle hitch. The motorized linear actuator is positioned parallel and offset to the vertical rail. A foot of the motorized linear actuator is attached to the tubular mounting hitch. The L-shaped mounting beam attaches to the carrier wagon and is positioned adjacent to the vertical rail. The interconnecting plate is mounted in between the L-shaped mounting beam and the motorized linear actuator, and further is slidably mounted along the vertical rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Inventor: Adam Harbaugh
  • Patent number: 10059273
    Abstract: A vehicle roof top cargo carrier provides pivoting loading/unloading of all types of cargo to and from the carrier via the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle roof top cargo carrier has a frame attachable to existing rack members on the roof of the vehicle, a carriage movably carried on the frame and able to pivot with respect to the frame once the carriage is fully extended from the rear of the frame via pivot rods at the front of the carriage receivable in pivot brackets at the rear of the frame, and a support retained on the carriage and configured to adjustably telescope from the rear of the carriage for contacting the ground. The carriage has cargo receptacles for holding the cargo that can be changed to accommodate different cargo. For height reduction, the carriage may be removed from the frame while the frame remains connected to the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Inventor: James Ira Mercurio
  • Patent number: 10051948
    Abstract: A utility belt including a center member, a first wing member movable relative to the center member, a second wing member adjustable relative to the first wing member and movable relative to the center member, an adjustment member for adjusting the first and second wing members relative to each other, and an optional cummerbund which is releasably engageable with the center member. The utility belt includes a plurality of loop members for allowing different types of devices such as pouches, pockets, drill holsters, tools and other implements to be attached thereto at a desired location. The optional cummerbund increases the fit of the present belt to a particular user and also allows the present belt to better support attachments attached to one or more of the loop members. The optional cummerbund is also adjustable to further improve the fit and comfort of the present belt to the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Atlas 46, LLC
    Inventors: John W. Carver, Keith Ericson
  • Patent number: 10053890
    Abstract: A holder for a two-wheeler lock, in particular of the type of a folding lock, has a support region for contacting a tube section of a two-wheeler, and a mount which comprises at least one first holding section and one second holding section, wherein the first holding section and the second holding section are spaced apart from one another and define a reception opening for the two-wheeler lock, and wherein the first holding section includes an angle with the second holding section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: ABUS AUGUST BREMICKER SÖHNE KG
    Inventor: Martin Hommel
  • Patent number: 10052244
    Abstract: An apparatus for carrying a wheelchair, scooter or other object on the exterior of a vehicle. The apparatus may comprise a vertical slide and to horizontal slides. The horizontal slides may be pivotably attached such that the object to be carried may be extended, for example, from the rear of a vehicle along the rear side of the vehicle pivoting around to a side of the vehicle and extending along the side of the vehicle to a desired position. Thus, a wheelchair may be carried on the rear side of a vehicle and extended along the rear and side of the vehicle so that a user to directly access the wheelchair by opening a vehicle door and having the wheelchair within reach. After removing the wheelchair from the apparatus, the apparatus may retract into a non-extended position. The apparatus may attach to a vehicle using a trailer hitch receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Inventors: Allen Garrett, Ricky Watkins, Joe Hardee, Josh Bittinger
  • Patent number: 10052844
    Abstract: Multi-layered thermoplastic films include intermittent stretched regions that are visually distinct from un-stretched regions. The stretched regions can be white, opaque, and non porous. The multi-layered thermoplastic films with visually-distinct stretched regions can be formed into bags for use as trash can liners or food storage. Additionally, methods of stretching thermoplastic films to create visually distinct stretched regions include incrementally stretching a plurality of film layers, at least one of which includes a thermoplastic material and a voiding agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: The Glad Products Company
    Inventors: Robert T. Dorsey, Michael G. Borchardt