Patents Examined by Rafael A Ortiz
  • Patent number: 11485573
    Abstract: A container for storing and transporting material includes a container body having a bottom wall and a pair of parallel spaced side walls connected with opposite edges of the bottom wall to define a chamber having first and second open ends. A pair of ramp walls are connected with the container body adjacent the first and second open ends, respectively. Each ramp wall includes at least one pivot assembly, which provides pivotal movement of the ramp wall between closed and open positions, respectively. Preferably, the pivot assembly includes at least one pivot shaft extending through one end of the ramp wall and at least one counterbalancing helical torsion spring cooperating with the pivot shaft to bias the ramp wall during movement between closed and open positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Inventor: Dennis Wayne Melancon, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11485557
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a contact lens package with a heat sealable multilayer packaging lidstock formed from: a support layer and a peelable seal layer made from a polymer blend, such polymer blend formed from a material: from 40 to 85% by weight of one or more first amorphous cyclic olefin polymer(s) characterized by a glass transition temperature of at least 120° C. from 10 to 55% by weight of one or more second amorphous cyclic olefin polymer(s) characterized by a glass transition temperature of less than 120° C., and from 0.5 to 15% by weight, preferably 0.5 to 10% by weight of at least one elastomeric copolymer comprising at least one polymerized monovinylarene and at least one polymerized acyclic olefin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventor: Jay Swamy
  • Patent number: 11470936
    Abstract: A carry case for an electronics-enabled eyewear device, such as smart glasses, has charging contacts that are movable relative to a storage chamber in which the eyewear device is receivable. The charging contacts are connected to a battery carried by the case for charging the eyewear device via contact coupling of the charging contacts to corresponding contact formations on an exterior of the eyewear device. The charging contacts are in some instances mounted on respective flexible walls defining opposite extremities of the storage chamber. The contact formations on the eyewear device are in some instances provided by hinge assemblies that couple respective temples to a frame of the eyewear device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventors: Jinwoo Kim, Jun Lin
  • Patent number: 11472599
    Abstract: The invention relates to a collapsible ring made of several side walls (15, 16) for a transportation container (11), which is positioned to stand on a palette base (12) of a transportation palette (13) and surrounds an interior (19) delimited by the side walls (15, 16), and at least one intermediate base (31) that can be arranged in the ring (14) in a usage position (32) and having at least one releasable connection (34) formed between the side wall (15, 16) and the intermediate base (31), said connection being formed by at least one holding element (36), wherein adjacent and/or opposing side walls (15, 16) are held by the releasable connection (34) at a distance to the intermediate base (31), and the intermediate base (31) is simultaneously positioned by the releasable connection (34) to the usage position (32) in relation to the adjacent side wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: DUROtherm Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH
    Inventor: Andreas Alexander Hartl
  • Patent number: 11472020
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a tool container system includes a container with base and cover pivotably attached by a hinge, base and cover locking members, and a latch moveable between unlatched and latched positions to allow or prevent movement of the cover relative to the base. The system also includes a utility knife blade retainer configured to be received in and held by the container, the retainer configured to define a generally trapezoidal shape and contact multiple faces of blades received therein. The retainer comprises an engagement feature to engage with the container to limit movement of the retainer. In another embodiment, a knife blade retainer is configured to be received in a container. The retainer includes a generally trapezoidal shape defined therein to contact multiple faces of a trapezoidal shape of blades received therein. An engagement feature engages with the container to limit movement of the retainer within the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventors: John Kenneth Adams, Gregory Tropea, Austin Charles Allessio, Aaron Jonathan Jones, Ralf Strauss
  • Patent number: 11464370
    Abstract: A film-packaged tissue in which a part of tissue paper exposed from an outlet is likely to stand up. A film-packaged tissue in which a pop-up type bundle of tissue paper is packaged by a resin packaging film. In the film-packaged tissue, perforations for forming an outlet are formed annularly along the longitudinal direction of the bundle, and an edge of the outlet formed by tearing of the perforation for forming the outlet has a guiding edge for moving each side edge portion in a bundle longitudinal direction of the tissue paper in the short direction of the bundle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Daio Paper Corporation
    Inventor: Shohei Yoshida
  • Patent number: 11464308
    Abstract: A container, such as a bag, including an article storage assembly, at least one malleable handle having a first end permanently or removably attached to the article storage assembly and a second end permanently or removably attached to the article storage assembly. The handle is bendable into various substantially rigid configurations. Each handle can also include an unmalleable portion. The container can be configured to allow the handles to be in at least two positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: ROXILLA LLC
    Inventors: Danielle Evin Gerber, Rock G. Positano
  • Patent number: 11465816
    Abstract: A package for shipping a product ordered via the Internet. The package comprising a container body, an inner label, a closure, an outer label removably attached to and covering all or part of the inner label, and a shipping label adhered to the outer label.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Marcy Thompson
  • Patent number: 11459145
    Abstract: Disclosed is a collapsible box, comprising a base (1) and two pairs of opposite side plates. A protrusion edge (10) is provided at the periphery of the base (1). The side plates are hinged to the base and foldable relative to the base (1). Each of the side plates is smooth at both sides thereof and at least one pair of the side plates are each provided with a cavity in lower edges. When a collapsible box (100) is deployed, the lower edges of one pair of side plate are connected with the lower edges of the other pair of side plates so as to form a frame. The frame is hinged to the base (1) by means of hinges, so as to form a reinforced structure which resists the base from depressing and the protrusion edge from recessing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: SHANGHAI HONGYAN RETURNABLE TRANSIT PACKAGINGS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yongping Su
  • Patent number: 11459205
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes methods of manufacture and implementations of cable storage and dispensing systems combining the advantages of reel-based systems and box-based systems. The present system may be manufactured entirely out of corrugated cardboard or similar materials, reducing expense and weight compared to systems with wood, plastic, or metal reels or flanges, and adding recyclability in a single paper-based waste stream. The system may dispense cable in the same manner as reel-based systems, reducing tangling and aiding installation and deployment compared to box-based systems that do not utilize reels or spools. The system does not require the use of reel stands or other external components, and may be light and portable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: BELDEN, INC
    Inventor: Wayne Roussel
  • Patent number: 11457709
    Abstract: A rotation mechanism includes a base, a rotation plate, and an elastic element. The base has two base side walls opposite to each other, an accommodation space between the two base side walls, an abutting portion, and two pivot portions opposite to each other. The abutting portion is located at one end of the base side walls, and the pivot portions are respectively located at the other end of the base side walls. The rotation plate is pivotally connected to the base and between the pivot portions. The elastic element has a first pivot section, an elastic bending section, and a second pivot section that are sequentially connected to each other. The first pivot section is pivotally connected to the two base side walls, and the second pivot section is pivotally connected to one side of the rotation plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: LUXSHARE-ICT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ching-Ping Tseng, Chen-Yu Chung, Ta-Yu Lin
  • Patent number: 11458611
    Abstract: A storage system is disclosed, and that may be in the form of a drawer, shelf, or the like. One or more customized, flexible partitions may be attached to a relevant storage surface. For instance, each partition may be cut to a desired length from a bulk source (e.g., a roll). Moreover, each partition may be flexed into a desired shape and then adhesively bonded to a relevant storage surface. A release liner may be removed from a bottom surface of the partition to adhesively bond the partition to the relevant storage surface. Double-sided adhesive tape could also be applied to the bottom surface of the partition to adhesively bond the partition to the relevant storage surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Inventor: Michael F. Sand
  • Patent number: 11452962
    Abstract: What is presented is an interface between a hopper and a dust receptacle of a dust collector system, wherein the hopper has an outlet through which collected dust drops. A slide gate is mounted to the outlet of the hopper and a spout is mounted to the slide gate. A lid is configured to secure to the top of the dust receptacle. The lid has a coupling configured to secure to the spout. A slot comprising a locking feature is located on either the spout or the coupling. A rod corresponding to the slot is mounted to the other of the spout or the coupling than which the slot is located. The lid may be removed from the dust receptacle by lifting the lid to move the rod through the slot and the lid is secured by twisting the coupling relative to the spout to move the rod into the locking feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Imperial Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeremiah Wann
  • Patent number: 11452672
    Abstract: A package that is configured to store and dispense fluids. The package includes a container and a dosing dispenser for closing an opening to the container. The dosing dispenser includes a body portion having a syringe receiver that is configured to receive a syringe to remove fluid from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Berry Global, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Gift, Michael M. Makhlouf, Jacob B. Robison, Brian Martin, John A. Vassallo
  • Patent number: 11453527
    Abstract: A heavy load carrier includes a base and four peripherally arranged side walls and at least one flap in a side wall, which can be folded outwards, a compulsory guide being provided for a translational movement of the flap when the flap swivels upwards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Schoeller Allibert GmbH
    Inventor: Matthew Dent
  • Patent number: 11453537
    Abstract: A portable, resealable storage container and a method for manufacture are provided. The container includes a body having a bottom opposite an opening, and sidewalls attached to the bottom, wherein the body defines a storage cavity. A top having an attachment band and a flap operable to connect to and disconnect from the attachment band covers the opening of the body when connected to the body. A ridge is disposed along an outer surface of the sidewalls and is configured to provide a seat for the attachment band of the top. A mating surface disposed at an upper end of the sidewalls above the ridge and is operable to contact the attachment band of the top. When the top is positioned to sit atop the ridge, the attachment band is in substantially continuous contact with the mating surface. The top is securely fastened to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Edge-Works Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Scott V. Evans, Nicholas R. Tomczak
  • Patent number: 11452811
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical product includes a delivery syringe comprising a plastic receptacle and an oxygen-tight envelope which envelopes the delivery syringe in an oxygen-tight manner, wherein the plastic receptacle is filled with an oxygen-sensitive active pharmaceutical ingredient fluid and an inner surface of the plastic receptacle is siliconized at least in sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Fresenius Kabi Austria GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Kerschbaumer, Roland Gorges, Patricia Grigoleit, Christian Krenn, Johann Schloegl
  • Patent number: 11446808
    Abstract: The trowel protector accessory is configured for use with a trowel. The trowel protector accessory is a guard that attaches to the trowel. The trowel protector accessory encloses a plurality of lateral faces of the trowel. The trowel protector accessory prevents the edges of the trowel from causing inadvertent damage. The trowel is stored within the trowel protector accessory. The trowel is removed from the trowel when the trowel is in use. The trowel protector accessory comprises the trowel and the edge guard. The edge guard encloses the plurality of lateral faces of the trowel when the trowel is stored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Inventor: Samson Alemayehu
  • Patent number: 11447311
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to child-safe packaging. In accordance with aspects and embodiments, a child-safe packaging system is provided comprising a cardstock inner package having an internal cavity dimensioned to hold a product and a cardstock outer sleeve having an open end a closed end, wherein the inner package is sized to frictionally fit within the outer sleeve. To access the inner package, force must be applied to the inner package through an access hole in the outer sleeve. To further safeguard the contents of the inner package, the frictional fit may be enhanced by application of a coating to portions of the inner packaging and outer sleeve, and the inner package may be made shorter than the outer sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Superior Bindery Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Skripps, Peter Carpinteri, Andrew Seifert
  • Patent number: 11434089
    Abstract: An adapter plate assembly for stocking a variety of different modular boxes includes a first adapter plate that has a plurality of protrusions to engage structural features of a first modular box. The first adapter plate has a plurality of holes each extending to accommodate structural features of a second modular box. A pair of first blocks is each of the first blocks is pivotally coupled to the first adapter plate to abut an outer wall of the second modular box. A second adapter plate has a plurality of openings to accommodate structural features of the second modular box. A pair of second blocks is each removably coupled to the second adapter plate to abut an outer wall of the second modular box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Inventor: Devin Nelson