Patents Examined by Robert J Hicks
  • Patent number: 12378040
    Abstract: Proposed is a press-fit structure for sealing fastened portions while detachably fastening a first member and a second member to each other, the improved press-fit structure including: a male seal formed to protrude to a predetermined length on the first member, a female seal formed on the second member in a groove shape corresponding to the length of the male seal, and configured such that the male seal is press-fitted thereinto; and air discharge portions formed in portions of the male seal, and configured to provide discharge paths for air inside the female seal during the process of press-fitting the male seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2025
    Assignee: BDCI CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Seomin Lee
  • Patent number: 12336657
    Abstract: Disclosed is a laser titanium kitchenware and a preparation method thereof, and the laser titanium kitchenware in the present invention includes a pan body and a non-stick coating provided on an inner surface of the pan body. The non-stick coating is a nanoscale metal ceramic layer formed by extreme high-speed laser cladding and curing; or the non-stick coating is obtained by stacking a nanoscale metal ceramic layer formed by extreme high-speed laser cladding and curing and a new nano-ceramic material formed by curing; or the non-stick coating is obtained by alternately stacking a nanoscale metal ceramic layer formed by extreme high-speed laser cladding and curing and a new nano-ceramic material formed by curing for a plurality of times. The non-stick coating of the laser titanium kitchenware according to the present invention is characterized by good persistence of non-stick performance, high hardness, and good wear resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2025
    Assignee: Guangdong Master Group Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jian Chen
  • Patent number: 12325563
    Abstract: A separate bottle cap comprising a bottle body connector (1), an outer cap (2), an anti-backflow assembly (3) and an inner cap (4), wherein the bottle body connector (1) is a hollow cylinder, a lower end thereof is fit and connected to a bottle body, the anti-backflow assembly (3) is provided between the bottle body connector (1) and the inner cap (4), a lower end of the outer cap (2) is sleeved on the anti-backflow assembly (3) and locks an inner wall of the bottle body connector (1), and the outer cap (2) is provided on the inner cap (4), wherein the anti-backflow assembly (3) comprises a piston anti-backflow water blocking member (31) and a water sealing connector (32), and the piston anti-backflow water blocking member (31) is movably connected with the water scaling connector (32).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2025
    Assignee: Societe des Produits Nestle S.A.
    Inventors: Ronghe Lou, Wenhui Xiao, Luke Zheng, Xiangnan He
  • Patent number: 12313222
    Abstract: High-pressure cylinder having an inner core in plastic material and a surface covering of one or more layers of composite material, partially incorporating a nozzle in metal material attached to the upper terminal portion of the neck of the core shaped to receive at least one accessory, such as a tap or a valve. The nozzle is composed of an inner element and an external element screwed one to the other to tighten on the neck of the core. The neck of the core has a slight narrowing of diameter starting from its mouth, such as to determine an internal conical surface suitable for coupling with a corresponding external conical surface of the internal element of the nozzle, and an external conical surface suitable for coupling with a corresponding internal conical surface of the external element of the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2025
    Inventor: Giovanni Artusi
  • Patent number: 12312137
    Abstract: In accordance with one implementation, an apparatus for retaining moisture in a cork can include: a top wall; a roundish sidewall coupled with the top wall; an open-end portion of the roundish sidewall; wherein the open-end portion of the roundish sidewall is at the opposite end of the sidewall from the top wall; wherein the top wall and the roundish sidewall forms a closed-ended tube; wherein the shape of the closed-ended tube is adapted to be coupled with as well as removed from a re-corked bottle in a reusable manner; wherein the shape of the closed-ended tube is adapted to retain moisture in a cork of the re-corked bottle by forming a seal with the re-corked bottle when disposed on the re-corked bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2025
    Inventor: William Chase Wallace
  • Patent number: 12295914
    Abstract: A cap assembly includes an access member including a first section and a second section. The first section includes a connection portion that is attachable to an extraction device that extracts contents of a reservoir. The connection portion includes a first opening. The second section includes a second opening in fluid communication with the contents of the reservoir when the access member is secured to the reservoir. The cap assembly includes a valve member insertable into the access member so as to be in fluid communication with the first opening and the second opening and such that the valve member i) seals the contents of the reservoir at the first opening when the connection portion is not attached the extraction device, and ii) provides access to the contents of the reservoir through the first opening when the connection portion is attached to the extraction device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: Klim-Loc Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Robbie Klimek
  • Patent number: 12297024
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to containers capable of holding food and/or beverages. In some embodiments, the container may have an outer body and an inner body. The outer body may define an interior space and have an opening leading from the exterior into the interior space. In some embodiments, the inner body may be configured to be provided concentrically within the interior space, and may include a cavity configured to retain food or beverage. In some embodiments, the inner body may be removably retained within the interior space of the outer body. Some embodiments may also include a cover configured to be detachably coupled to the inner body and the outer body, for example to close the opening of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: Vinglace LLC
    Inventor: Colton Bryan Haas
  • Patent number: 12296616
    Abstract: A painting system for removing excess paint from a paint applicator and reducing paint waste is disclosed. The painting system includes a paint device comprising a bar and a magnet assembly. The bar includes a first portion engaged with a second portion via a first bend, a third portion engaged with the second portion via a second bend, and opposing ends. The first portion and the first bend allow a user to press a paint applicator thereagainst to remove excess paint. The magnet assembly is configured to securely hold the paint applicator thereto via the paint applicator's metallic ferrule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Inventor: Michael Alvarez
  • Patent number: 12280919
    Abstract: A locking assembly for releasably-locking a lid to a container includes shaped portions disposed on the lid and container that are configured to allow slidable engagement of the lid relative to the container along a movement axis. A locking nub disposed on a wall of the container and a nub receiving portion disposed on the lid are engaged when the lid and container are slidably engaged together, which restricts sliding movement of the lid relative to the container along the movement axis The wall of the container is inwardly depressible to move the locking nub outwardly of the nub receiving portion, which allows slidable movement relative to the container along the movement axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: KacePack, Ltd.
    Inventor: George Douglas Irwin
  • Patent number: 12280937
    Abstract: A system for holding multiple beverage containers may include a cooler or carrier with toting handles, closing tabs, and base. The base may be formed from a molded plastic, rubber or synthetic rubber material. The base may also include feet that hold the base a sufficient height from the ground. The base may have a generally conic tapering drain floor that makes up its top surface. The tapering drain floor may make draining the carrier easier by directing water toward a drain hole located in the base. Extending up from the base may be a multi-layer soft-sided wall where different layers perform different desired functions. For example, an inside layer closest to the internal cavity may be a waterproof layer, a middle layer may be an insulating layer, and an external layer may be a decorative layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: 2SURV, INC.
    Inventors: Russell W. White, Shawn A. Roberts, Laura J. Roberts
  • Patent number: 12269648
    Abstract: Provided is a double container in which an inner bag can be easily removed from an outer shell. A double container according to the present invention comprises a container body having an outer shell and an inner bag, wherein: a mouth part of the container body is configured by lamination of the outer shell and the inner bag; the inner bag comprises a flange part at an upper end thereof in the mouth part, the flange part covering the upper end of the outer shell from above; and the flange part comprises a pull-out part for pulling the inner bag out of the outer shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: KYORAKU CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Tetsuaki Eguchi
  • Patent number: 12269651
    Abstract: A cap assembly for a container, including a base having a handle and configured to be removably coupled to the container, a drink spout extending away from the base, a closure configured to selectively transition between a closed configuration, in which the closure is engaged with the drink spout and obstructs a passage through the drink spout, and an open configuration, in which the closure is not engaged with the drink spout and does not obstruct the passage through the drink spout, a tether coupling the closure to the base, a first portion of the tether extending around the drink spout and a second portion of the tether extending around the closure, and a magnetic closure retention mechanism configured to retain the closure in an open configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: CamelBak Products, LLC
    Inventor: Jeff Davies
  • Patent number: 12268338
    Abstract: A cocktail shaker includes a top shaker cup and a bottom shaker cup. The top shaker cup is shaped and sized such that an upper end of the top shaker cup can be inserted into an upper end of the bottom shaker cup. The bottom shaker cup is pliable to establish a seal between the top shaker cup and the bottom shaker cup when the top shaker cup is inserted into the bottom shaker cup. Additionally, the bottom shaker cup may include a built-in strainer. The top shaker cup includes a plurality of collapsible sections, each of which may be collapsed to adjust the internal volume of the top shaker cup. In some embodiments, each collapsible section may define an equal internal volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Inventor: William J. Mayer
  • Patent number: 12263998
    Abstract: Some embodiments described herein are directed to a beverage container including a drinking opening, a closure, and a seal. The closure is configured to selectively close the drinking opening. The seal is coupled to the closure and configured to seal the drinking opening when the closure closes the drinking opening. The closure includes a shaft extending down from an interior of the closure. The seal covers the shaft, and a slit extends through a portion of the seal covering the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: Runway Blue, LLC
    Inventor: Paul James Faerber
  • Patent number: 12263996
    Abstract: A tamper-evident closure for a container includes a straw having an outer edge with an outwardly extending projection. The closure includes a cap with a rib. A tamper-evident tab extends from the rib. The tab has an inwardly extending lug configured to engage with the outwardly extending projection of the straw as the cap rotates relative to the straw. The tab has a hinge coupled with the rib. The hinge is configured to rotate the tab outwardly relative to the rib. The tab also has a foldable portion configured to fold to provide a visual indication when the cap is an unsealed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: Cheer Pack North America LLC
    Inventors: Paul van den Hoonaard, Stephen Gosling, Peter J. Walters, David Williamson
  • Patent number: 12263986
    Abstract: A foldable container includes a base, a pair of first walls, a pair of second walls, and a lid. The first and second walls may hingedly rotate with respect to the base between an upright and a collapsed position. The lid may attach to the second walls while the second walls are upright. The lid includes latch assemblies, with the latch assemblies including a housing and a button assembly moveable within the housing. The button assembly includes a button body, a latching member, and a spring. The latching member is connected to the button body and may engage with the second wall to attach the lid to the second wall. The spring is connected to the button body and may engage with the housing. Compression of the button body against the spring effects disengagement of the latching member from the second wall to remove the lid from the second wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: ROLLERPLAST SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventor: Justin Elvin-Jensen
  • Patent number: 12258181
    Abstract: A cover having a body with a length defined between a top end and a bottom end. The body has a plurality of apertures positioned at the top end permitting air to flow into an interior of the body. An opening in the body is positioned adjacent the bottom end of the body and is sized and shaped to receive a portion of a container therein, such as a wine bottle, a wine glass or a wine decanter. A securement mechanism is positioned adjacent to the opening and is engageable to change a size of the opening from a first size to a second size. Protrusions can be positioned about the body to provide a gripping surface to the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Inventor: Adam Gorcey
  • Patent number: 12258128
    Abstract: An overhead stowage bin includes a ceiling panel, a back panel, a lower panel, and a plurality of side panels, a cabin door, a net, and a locking mechanism. The ceiling panel, the back panel, the lower panel, and the plurality of side panels defining a volume configured to stow luggage. The cabin door is configured to enclose the volume and configured to rotate about a hinge disposed on the ceiling panel. The net is configured to extend along the cabin door in an extended position. The locking mechanism is configured to lock the net to the cabin door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: B/E AEROSPACE, INC.
    Inventors: Risil John, Madhan Babu Arjunan, Sharad Anand Shivaprasad
  • Patent number: 12247704
    Abstract: A fluid storage container includes an inner vessel part having a first interior space (S1) for storing a fluid, an outer vessel part having a second interior space (S2) that accommodates the inner vessel part and spaced apart from the inner vessel part outwards, and a suspension part provided between the inner vessel part and the outer vessel part, one side of which contacts the inner vessel part, and an opposite side of which contacts the outer vessel part. The suspension part includes an inner member, one end of which is coupled to the inner vessel part and which extends from the one end thereof outwards, and an outer member, one end of which is coupled to the outer vessel part, which extends from the one side thereof inwards, and coupled to the inner member. The outer member is formed of a material having a thermal conductivity that is lower than that of the inner member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Se Kwon Jung, Jun Sung Ahn, Sang Moo Han
  • Patent number: 12247701
    Abstract: A compressed gas storage system that includes a pressure vessel. The pressure vessel includes a first vessel portion and a second vessel portion in fluid communication with the first vessel portion. The pressure vessel includes a third vessel portion in fluid communication with the second vessel portion. The compressed gas storage system includes a first valve positioned between the first vessel portion and the second vessel portion and a second valve positioned between the second vessel portion and the third vessel portion. The first valve allows and impedes fluid flow between the first and the second vessel portions. The second valve allows and impedes fluid flow between the second and the third vessel portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Noble Gas Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher T. Kondogiani