Patents Examined by Steven A. Reynolds
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Patent number: 12151035Abstract: A multi-chamber package is described including a first and second chamber, the first chamber having a bottom wall and sidewalls defining a cavity, the second chamber having a partially open bottom wall and sidewalls defining a cavity. A first removable seal is positioned over a top surface of the package, fully covering the first chamber and second chamber, and a second seal is positioned over a bottom surface of the partially open floor of the second chamber, fully sealing the second chamber. A method of packaging medical devices is also described.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2021Date of Patent: November 26, 2024Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Kevin M. Ryan, Marco Antonio Ortiz Shields
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Patent number: 12151859Abstract: A screw-top closure cap having a collapsible spout nesting within a cap and with a portion of the spout seated coaxially within the container neck itself is disclosed. Both the spout and the cap incorporate child-resistant features to prevent unwanted removal of the closure and/or use of the spout.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2020Date of Patent: November 26, 2024Assignee: RIEKE LLCInventors: Anthony Angelozzi, Dale W. Taylor
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Patent number: 12145770Abstract: A foldable blank for forming a carton for shipping and displaying a plurality of products in an integrated tray is provided. The blank includes a rear panel, a first and second side panels both foldably connected to the rear panel, an exterior floor panel foldably connected to the rear panel, and a front panel foldably connected to the floor panel that is less than half the vertical height of the rear, first side, and second side panels and defines at least one retaining tab, wherein when the blank is folded to form the carton, each of the rear panel, first and second side panels, and front panel are at least partially double-walled.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2022Date of Patent: November 19, 2024Inventors: Michael R. Drummond, James L. Einstein, Sandra R. Perkins
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Patent number: 12138231Abstract: A moisture- and dust-proof lockable press-type spring compartment pillbox is provided. The pillbox includes an upper cover, a lower bottom provided below the upper cover, and a plurality of plastic drawers provided between the upper cover and the lower bottom. An upper end of each plastic drawer is provided with a silicone inner cover. The plastic drawer is slidably provided along an inner side of the lower bottom. A rear end of the plastic drawer is provided with a locking joint. A rear edge of the inner side of the lower bottom is provided with a plurality of lock assemblies that correspond one-to-one with the locking joints on the plurality of plastic drawers. The lock assembly includes a built-in lock pliers for clamping the locking joint when the plastic drawer is pushed into the lower bottom, so as to fix the plastic drawer to the lower bottom.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2024Date of Patent: November 12, 2024Inventor: Qiang Chen
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Patent number: 12138087Abstract: A container system and a method for forming a knob in a container. The container system includes a container, in particular a medical or surgical sterile container preferably having a tub-like container vessel and/or a container cover; at least one separate coupling element; and at least one coupling system for releasably connecting the coupling element to the container. The coupling system includes a male coupling portion formed on the container and a female coupling portion formed on the coupling element. The coupling portions can be coupled to and uncoupled from one another. The male coupling portion is integrally formed in a wall of the container and is designed as a protruding knob having an undercut.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2019Date of Patent: November 12, 2024Assignee: Aesculap AGInventors: Martina Höfler, Gerold Zieris, Matthias Schweizer
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Patent number: 12138088Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a disposal container system enabling storage of used or contaminated articles having a generally flat, strip-shaped configuration, such as diagnostic biosensors. The disposal container is removably mountable to a supply container, and has an insertion portion provided in a wall of the disposal container. The insertion portion has a contour configured externally to guide deposit of a flat, strip-shaped article through a narrow slit, the contour further configured internally to deflect any loose articles in the interior space of the disposal container away from any accidental alignment with the slit which would cause free extraction of the articles. The disposal container may be configured for engagement with a supply container, such as a round or non-round vial, in a bottom-cap configuration or in a side-by-side configuration, by way of an engagement portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2022Date of Patent: November 12, 2024Assignee: Roche Diabetes Care, Inc.Inventors: Michel Alain Jean Marie Cadio, Ernest Graeme Harvey, Justin David Adams, Vijay Thambiah
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Patent number: 12133830Abstract: A pharmaceutical container houses a substance for treating an individual having a medical condition. A disposable pouch has a primary layer and a secondary layer and defining a pouch chamber. A first pharmaceutical substance is within the pouch chamber for treating the medical condition. A second pharmaceutical substance is within the pouch chamber for treating the medical condition. The first pharmaceutical substance and the second pharmaceutical substance define a fixed-dose combination drug for ingestion by the individual for treating the medical condition.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2020Date of Patent: November 5, 2024Inventor: Sailendra Upendram
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Patent number: 12134503Abstract: A consumer product having a detergent product and a container, particularly containers that include corrugated fiberboard, where the container includes a box and a lid having a top panel and flanks, the flanks having at least a first flank that has a first major flap, the first major flap having a first flank corrugated fiberboard layer. Methods of manufacturing and using such products and containers.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2022Date of Patent: November 5, 2024Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Paulus Antonius Augustinus Hoefte, Clara Sophie Lea Ng Pak Leung, Joost Peter Leflere, Robby Renilde Francois Keuleers
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Patent number: 12129087Abstract: A secure container cover for a container and manufacturing method therefore are provided. The secure container cover includes an integrally molded body with an annular structure and a side wall. The annular structure includes a central void defined by an intermediate perimeter, and a graspable loop integrally formed with the annular structure is configured to reside within the central void. A tear initiation point is formed where the graspable loop joins the annular structure. A thin section extends from the tear initiation point to a bottom edge of the side wall. The graspable loop is detachably connected to the annular structure at a bridging section. The bridging section is configured to break when an upward biasing force is applied to the graspable loop, and the side wall is configured to separate along the thin section when the graspable loop is pulled away from the body of the secure container cover.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2023Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: OREGON PRECISION INDUSTRIES INC.Inventors: Zakary James Borg, Ronald Lee Mellor, Jr.
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Patent number: 12129072Abstract: An aseptic-fill beverage container can include a body and a base having a standing ring, a central portion, and an isolation ring that surrounds the central portion. One or more ribs can extend from the isolation ring to the standing ring such that the ribs do not extend outward the standing ring or inward to the central portion. The ribs can be s-shaped to provide rigidity and limit or prevent deformation to the base.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2021Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: PepsiCo, Inc.Inventors: Advait Rasik Bhat, Martin Mathelier
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Patent number: 12122576Abstract: Disclosed is a container capable of being quickly opened. The container comprises a container body and a container cover, wherein a sealing structure used for sealing the container body and the container cover is arranged on the container cover; the sealing structure comprises a base on the lower side of the container cover; an elastic sealing sleeve capable of being bent and deformed is arranged between the base and the container cover; a pulling plate penetrating the container cover is arranged on the upper side of the base; a gland is arranged on the upper side of the container cover; a rotating pin is arranged between the gland and the pulling plate.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2020Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Inventor: Hui Shao
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Patent number: 12122035Abstract: A buckle type tool bar placement plate includes a plate body having a tool bar placement zone. The double-layer frame edge includes first and second side inner walls, an outer side inner wall, and a second side outer wall. A second side opening is formed between the bottom parts of the second side inner wall and the second side outer wall. A side snap unit has an insertion part configured on the first side inner wall, a snap part configured on the second side inner wall, and an operation part controlled from the second side opening. A buckle type limiting piece includes an insertion end, a buckle end and a pressing section. The insertion end is aligned to and assembled with the insertion part of the side snap unit, and the buckle end is aligned to and assembled with the buckle part of the side snap unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2023Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Inventor: Chih-Chien Hsieh
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Patent number: 12122581Abstract: Disclosed herein are packagings for cutting blades, multiple packagings connected to each other, methods for using and producing such packagings, and a method for packaging cutting blades in such packagings. One such packaging comprises a substantially flat base and cover layer made of a first and a second packaging material respectively, a blade receptacle between the two layers, and a cover of the blade receptacle formed in the cover layer. The first and second packaging material are made primarily of cardboard. The packaging materials each have a first and a second rigidity in corresponding primary directions, wherein a cutting edge of a blade is disposed in the packaging parallel to at least one of the primary directions. A multiple packaging made of such individual packagings with a separation region between two individual packagings comprises a planned parting line in a layer and a hinge line in the other layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2020Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: MARTOR KGInventors: Sylke Wendt, Kerry Henn, Julian Soult
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Patent number: 12122579Abstract: A container carrier for unitizing a plurality of containers includes a network of molded ribs forming a plurality of container receiving openings formed in a first plane and a plurality of radial tabs positioned within each container receiving opening. A plurality of raised rings are each formed over each container receiving opening and formed in a second plane. A band may be formed over each raised ring in the second plane and a rail may be positioned on an underside of the container carrier between each pair of container receiving openings.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2022Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Griffin E. Rustad, Christopher J. Samaras, Hyunchul Kim, Jacob M. Fornof
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Patent number: 12122034Abstract: A nameplate configured to be connected to a tool hanger including a rail is provided, including: a main body, configured to be connected to the tool hanger, including a marking portion; wherein the main body includes a connection portion, and the connection portion is configured to be slidably mounted to the rail. A tool hanging device including the nameplate is further provided, wherein the tool hanging device further includes the tool hanger including the rail and at least one seat, the at least one seat is slidably disposed on the rail, and the at least one seat is configured for installation of at least one tool.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2022Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: CHUN NIEN PLASTIC LTD.Inventor: Chi-Tsai Chang
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Patent number: 12115318Abstract: Storage device for a guide wire or dilation balloon including a tank, and a frame including two walls forming between them an internal volume and including an insertion aperture. The frame includes an opening passing through the frame from one wall to the other, and a slot formed in the internal volume and communicating with the insertion aperture, the slot opening into the opening over part of its perimeter, referred to as open part. The tank includes a positioner configured to place the frame in a stowage position in which the open part of the slot is situated at least partly inside the tank and the insertion aperture extends outside the tank, the tank further including a stop configured to block the translational movement of the frame in directions of insertion and extraction of the guide wire or of the dilation balloon into and out of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2021Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Inventor: Didier Chatel
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Patent number: 12116183Abstract: A multi-scored corrugated corner element including at least some of a portion of material; a first score mark that provides a line or portion along which the corrugated corner element may be manipulated; a second score mark formed at a spaced apart location from the first score mark that provides a line or portion along which the corrugated corner element may be manipulated; a first corner element leg extending from the first score mark to the second score mark and having one or more alternating ridges and grooves; a second corner element leg extending from the first score mark to the second corner element end and having one or more alternating ridges and grooves; and a third corner element leg extending from the second score mark to the first corner element end and having one or more alternating ridges and grooves.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2022Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: Rational Packaging LLCInventor: Samuel C. Voorhees
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Patent number: 12109172Abstract: A locking cover for a container having a neck comprising: a cage made from plastic; a body made from plastic, which is fastened around the cage, the body comprising a central orifice; a cap configured to close the central orifice, the cap comprising a flat head to cover the orifice and fastening lugs caught between the cage and the body. Each fastening lug has a breakable zone, and the cap is made from a plastic material, different from the plastic material of the cage and from the plastic material of the body, the plastic material of the cap being chosen to have a resistance to rupture reduced by a dose of gamma irradiation for sterilizing the locking cover.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2020Date of Patent: October 8, 2024Assignee: A. RAYMOND ET CIEInventor: Gaëtan Rey
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Patent number: 12110154Abstract: A drinking vessel may include a tumbler having an inner surface dimension, a first portion, and a second portion. The first portion may include a proximal surface having a first dimension and a first rim coupled to the proximal surface and having a second dimension, the first dimension being larger than the second dimension. The second portion may include a collar having an outer dimension substantially similar to the first dimension, an inner dimension substantially similar to the second dimension, and a second rim connected to the collar and having an outer dimension substantially similar to the second dimension and the inner surface dimension.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2021Date of Patent: October 8, 2024Inventor: Derek Richmond
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Patent number: 12109171Abstract: The invention provides a blister package for at least one pharmaceutical or food supplement product of the gum type, comprising a support shell having a flat portion and at least one cavity formed on said flat portion, said at least one cavity being defined by a lateral wall extending from said flat portion and a bottom wall linked to said lateral wall, at least one gum comprising at least one gelling agent and being molded into said at least one cavity, a cover film fixed on said flat portion and closing said at least one cavity, at least one tearing notch formed both on said support shell and cover film, and at least one tearing channel formed at least on said lateral wall and facing said at least one tearing notch, said at least one tearing channel defining a complementary channel shape formed on said molded gum.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2020Date of Patent: October 8, 2024Assignee: Opella Healthcare Group SASInventors: Nicolas Laugros, Franck Superbi