Patents Examined by Shin Kim
  • Patent number: 9365072
    Abstract: Channel shaped corner devices for mounting to the corners of stretcher bars of an artwork frame and complementary channel shaped rails constructed to be connected between the corner devices by means of resilient snap on clips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Inventors: Kathryn Linzee Crowe, Coleen Patrice Sterritt
  • Patent number: 9358827
    Abstract: A note includes a note sheet having an opening and at least two slits and a binder clip. Both slits extend to touch the opening. One slit extends to touch an edge of the note. A binder clip is inserted into one of the slits and positioned to block the opening from a front view of the note.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Inventor: Janet K. Lau
  • Patent number: 9361812
    Abstract: A system including a first component configured to be attached to a vertical surface, the first component including at least a pair of protrusions coupled thereto with a spacing therebetween. The system further includes a second component including a pair of hang tags coupled thereto. Each hang tag has an opening therethrough with a spacing therebetween. The spacing between the openings of said hang tags generally corresponds to the spacing between the pair of protrusions such that each protrusion is receivable through the opening of an associated one of the hang tags to removably couple the second component to the first component. Each hang tag is generally flat and planar and is movable in a direction generally parallel to a plane of the associated hang tag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Megan B. Blume
  • Patent number: 9361816
    Abstract: The present invention relates to detectable warning panels, and in particular to detectable warning panels that display text and/or other graphic information such as commercial messages, trademarks, logos, directions, slogans, pictures, names, product illustrations, emblems, promotional information related to a product or service, Quick Response Codes, matrix code, two-dimensional bar code, optical machine-readable labels, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Brandbumps, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Gary Henshue, Gary LaVerne Henshue, Kent Sherman Barta, Edward James Robb, Alexander Frederick Robb, David Matthew Riggs
  • Patent number: 9353991
    Abstract: A pivoting center hanger for a grain stirring machine has a top plate connected to a vertical member. A pair of braces are connected to and extend between the top plate and the vertical member. Pivotally connected to the vertical member is a base member that permits a gear motor shaft and a cross tube shaft to stay in alignment when the cross tube shaft bows downwardly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Sukup Manufacturing Co.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Jensen
  • Patent number: 9345638
    Abstract: A system for facilitating preparation of medication doses comprising a container for receiving a quantity of medication, the container having color bands extending circumferentially therearound to facilitate preparing medication doses, each color band corresponding to a predetermined dosage of medication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Inventor: Kenneth D. Ferrara
  • Patent number: 9345639
    Abstract: Delivery cups may be provided to facilitate preparation of medication doses and may include color bands extending about at least a portion of an exterior of each delivery cup. Each color band may correspond to a predetermined volumetric measurement or dosage of medication. Each delivery cup may provide a height that may be proportional to at least one of a maximum volume and a maximum volumetric measurement. Further, each delivery cup may provide one or more additional color bands that may represent volumetric measurements that may be less than that associated with the first color band. Each delivery cup may further provide a portion of the delivery cup that may be provided to fit inside of a medicine bottle and may be provided to a seal an opening of the medicine bottle. Each delivery cup may also provide a handle for dispensing fluid from the delivery cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Inventor: Kenneth D. Ferrara
  • Patent number: 9341304
    Abstract: A modular filtration frame assembly is provided for holding components of a pipe system and filtration system. The modular frame assembly comprises a skid formed by a base and a central spine. The base has at least two legs and at least one lateral support disposed between the two legs, and the central spine has two uprights and at least one cross bar disposed between the two uprights. A component support member is attached to the central spine for supporting components of the pipe system. In the modular frame assembly, the base, central spine and component supports can be formed by selecting from predetermined and presized components in response to the design and size of the pipe system and filtration system. The component support member holds predetermined components of the pipe and filtration system having a predetermined centerline at the same vertical distance from the cross bar, thereby maintaining the same centerline for all pipe system components supported by the skid regardless of component diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Pall Corporation
    Inventors: Scott W. Osiecki, David A. Furth, Mark A. Ferguson, Jonathan A. Fitch, Michael Fox, Seiya Ohta, Todd B. Abernethy
  • Patent number: 9334076
    Abstract: A label assembly for a customizable gift box. The label assembly includes a label and a back sheet having alignment tabs for aligning the box blank to the label. The alignment tabs are raised to expose adhesive material of the label. The box portion is aligned on the adhesive with the tabs, and then the partially adhered label can be fully exposed and wrapped around the box portion. The label can be used as a box bottom or top wrapping, or can form a top for a bottom box portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Inventor: Timothy J. Flynn
  • Patent number: 9330579
    Abstract: A form having a printable nylon taffeta face ply and a liner ply where the face ply is die cut to form one or more blank detachable wristbands having first and second ends. The face ply is adhered to the liner ply by a pressure sensitive adhesive included on at least a portion of its bottom surface and the pressure sensitive adhesive is included on the face ply around the periphery of the one or more wristbands and on a bottom surface of the first and second ends of each of the wristbands. Each of the first and second ends of the wristbands is provided with tamper evident indicia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Medirex Systems Inc.
    Inventor: Barry B. Weinstein
  • Patent number: 9311831
    Abstract: The present invention relates to detectable warning panels, and in particular to detectable warning panels that display text and/or other graphic information such as commercial messages, trademarks, logos, directions, slogans, pictures, names, product illustrations, emblems, promotional information related to a product or service, Quick Response Codes, matrix code, two-dimensional bar code, optical machine-readable labels, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Brand Bumps, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Gary Henshue, Gary LaVerne Henshue, Kent Sherman Barta, Edward James Robb, Alexander Frederick Robb, David Matthew Riggs
  • Patent number: 9305471
    Abstract: A display system for use by a caregiver team in managing a patient includes a substrate panel arranged to be suspended on a wheelchair with a clock face printed on the front surface with at least one manually movable hand to display a selected time. A first window display on the front surface is manually set a selected time period to visit the patient. A plurality of alternate operations on the patient to reduce pressure issues is printed on the rear and a selected one is indicated to the caregiver by moving a marker so that the caregiver is required by the clock time on the clock face to attend the patient, to carry out the selected action and to reset the clock time by an increment determined by the time period and so that the failure to attend the patient is immediately visible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Safe Moves Injury Prevention Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Peter Braun, Robin Lee Diduch, Guy Henry Daniel Woods
  • Patent number: 9303373
    Abstract: A collapsible pylon includes a cover, an inner spring, and a stabilizing base. The cover is connected to the base and covers the spring. A placard, communicating the intent of the pylon, extends upward from the top of the pylon in a deployed configuration. The base includes a strap and corresponding fasteners to bind and retain the spring body, cover, and placard against the base in a collapsed and substantially flat position for storage. The collapsed pylon is then inserted into an attached case for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Inventors: Diannia Walker, Falme A. Lampkins
  • Patent number: 9305474
    Abstract: The motorized gift package accessory of the present disclosure and related inventions include a base portion, which can be attached, adhesively or otherwise, to a gift package, such as a gift box. An accessory portion is attached to the base portion and contains one or more mobile elements which can be set in motion by a small or miniature motor. User interaction with the motorized gift package accessory is required to initiate the motor which in turn effects movement of the one or more mobile elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Lauren Spuzzillo, Lauren Budzar, Allison Marsh, Linda Marshall, Anthony Begin
  • Patent number: 9305468
    Abstract: Architectural signage and the providing of systems and methods for adjustable signage suitable for operation with one hand. A signage assembly may include a slider panel assembly having a back plate and a plurality of slider portions, where each of the slider portions may include a guidance tongue formed from a portion of the back plate. The guidance tongue may include a lock button extending from a front face of the guidance tongue, wherein the guidance tongue is configured to flex in a direction perpendicular to or from a front face of the back plate to allow insertion of a slidable tab with reduced interference from the lock button, and wherein the lock button is configured to mate with a lock pocket of a slidable tab when the slidable tab is fully extended.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: ADELPHIA GRAPHIC SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: Neil Jacobson
  • Patent number: 9303374
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a joint device (9) for mounting a sign post (95) or the like, comprising a first member (1) being connectable to a basis (99), and a second member (2) being connectable to a base portion (96a) of the sign post (95). A linkage (3) connects the first member (1) to the second member (2) such that the second member (2) is movable with respect to the first member (1) between an alignment position and a tilting position. A restoring means (4) which comprises an elastic element (40) and a deforming element (45) for cooperation with the elastic element (40) returns the two members (1, 2) towards the alignment position. The elastic element (40) is received in an interior pipe storage space (25) which is recessed in the first member (1) and the second member (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Inventors: Peter Oberkofler, Sascha Hofer
  • Patent number: 9305472
    Abstract: A traffic control paddle includes a frame with a handle and a head having two sides. The head has a perimeter, a face inset within the perimeter, a surface on the face carrying literal indicia, and an upstanding lip extending around the perimeter and projecting above the face by a first distance. Two spaced-apart light-emitting diodes in the face are seated in annular projections, each of which projects above the face by a second distance. The handle carries batteries and a switch to provide power to the light-emitting diodes. The light-emitting diodes are spaced above and below the literal indicia on the face and are programmed to blink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Inventor: Brian K. Pitts
  • Patent number: 9296296
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a bracket and surrounding structure for mounting a front end accessory drive component, such as an alternator, to an engine. Hanging heavy components on brackets may be dangerous and difficult for human operators as well as violate assembly standards. To securely hold the component to the engine in order to withstand vibrations and to protect the operator, an open bracket with a curved lip and surrounding support structure is used to mount the component to the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: James Parsons Sullivan, Burak Gullac, Allan Kaminski, Dan D. Kirby, Ghanshyam M. Patel
  • Patent number: 9299276
    Abstract: A mobile motionable sign apparatus for supporting and moving a sign relative to the base apparatus. The mobile motionable sign apparatus includes a base assembly including a base member with wheels mounted thereto; a motive support assembly removably coupled to the base member and including a pivot member; and a sign support assembly movably coupled to the pivot member and including a motor support member coupled and movable relative to the pivot member and further including a motor mounted to the motor support member and also including sign support members connectable to the motor support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Inventor: Richard H. Enrico
  • Patent number: 9275566
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a customizable, portable billboard system. The portable billboard has a number of sidewalls enabling advertisement graphic placement. These sidewalls sit upon a support base that has structures, preferably wheels, which help to facilitate movement of the billboard. The advertisement graphical overlay is attached to the sidewalls via framing that surrounds the perimeter of each of the sidewalls. The entire system is self-contained and has a generator to power any lights or speakers or the like that may be required. The system has a hitch attachment so that it may be easily maneuvered or transported to a particular location by motor vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: VISIONS OUTDOOR, LLC
    Inventor: Edward Andrascik