Patents Examined by Tania Courson
  • Volume measurement apparatus
    Patent number: 11002584
    Abstract: A volume measurement apparatus is for a storage container and has an elongated member having a measurement scale marked thereon and an attachment mechanism configured to attach the elongated member onto a storage container. The storage container is capable of holding a liquid or granular substance. The volume measurement apparatus further has an adjustment mechanism configured such that a position and orientation of the elongated member can be adjusted relative to the storage container to align a minimum or maximum capacity marker on the measurement scale with a topmost level of the substance held in the storage container. The measurement scale is adapted such that it can be used to measure a volume of the substance held in the storage container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Shuttle Gauge IP Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Nicholas Ross Gillett
  • Variable colour exterior element
    Patent number: 10996632
    Abstract: An exterior element for portable objects including a support, on which is arranged a first material, the first material being chosen to be capable of reflecting different visible wavelengths as a function of applied stress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: The Swatch Group Research and Development Ltd
    Inventors: Claire Rannoux, Nicolas Francois, Milan Calic, Stewes Bourban
  • Toilet bolt cap with a liquid sensor
    Patent number: 10996130
    Abstract: A toilet bolt cap liquid sensor including an outer shell defining an interior cavity sized to receive a portion of a toilet bolt and house a liquid sensor; the liquid sensor including an exposed surface to the interior cavity. The liquid sensor can be used in a leak detector system for a toilet comprising: a flat base sheet bound by an outer perimeter an interior aperture; a wick material barrier coupled to the base between the aperture and the outer perimeter in a continuous or substantially continuous strip around the aperture; a wick material projection extending from the wick material barrier; and a toilet bolt cap including an outer shell defining an interior cavity for receiving an end of a toilet bolt, the toilet bolt cap housing the liquid sensor the liquid sensor including an exposed surface to the interior cavity for contact in fluid communication with the wick material projection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Inventor: Mahdi Ghodrati
  • Temperature history indicator
    Patent number: 10989700
    Abstract: A purpose of the present invention is to provide a temperature history indicator that allows for visual confirmation of whether the temperature is at or below a prescribed temperature as well as simple conversion of this information into data. A temperature history indicator according to the present invention is characterized by being provided with a label layer and a temperature-indicating layer laminated above or below the label layer, wherein the temperature-indicating layer includes a substance having at crystallization starting temperature of 10° C. or lower and a melting point at least 20° C. higher than the crystallization starting temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sukekazu Aratani, Hiroshi Sasaki, Toyotaka Yuasa, Kohhei Aida, Yasuhiko Tada, Masahiro Kawasaki
  • Display control method and display control device
    Patent number: 10981495
    Abstract: A display control device includes: a turn signal installed in a vehicle; indicators for displaying a lighting state of the turn signal to an occupant of the vehicle; and a controller for controlling the lighting state of the turn signal and a lighting state of the indicators. The controller makes timing of starting to turn on the turn signal and timing of starting to turn on the indicators different from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshinori Kusayanagi, Seigo Watanabe, Takura Yanagi, Jeanphilippe Alexander, Tarek Saad
  • Method and devices for signifying scrubbing action
    Patent number: 10982980
    Abstract: A method for signifying a selected cumulative scrubbing action between a device and a surface, the cumulative scrubbing action being signified by a signaling element, wherein the signaling element is configured to provide an observable signal when the selected cumulative scrubbing action has been provided to the surface. The method may comprise applying scrubbing action to the signaling element to release and/or expose at least a first portion of an indicator, and observing the device and/or surface for the signal. The present disclosure also relates to signaling elements and devices for use according to the methods of the present disclosure, and to methods of preparing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: CAREFUSION 2200, INC.
    Inventors: Ashley Rothenberg, Nathan Sieracki
  • Method and apparatus for illuminating the status of a consumable
    Patent number: 10974943
    Abstract: An apparatus for communicating the status of a consumable includes a sleeve with a tubular housing. The tubular housing has a lumen with a proximal section and a distal section separated by an internal flange. The sleeve includes a battery case or power module with a coaster coupled on the proximal side of the internal flange, an electronic module and a power supply module coupled to the distal side of the internal flange. A sensor in the form of a spring-loaded switch is located on the coaster to trigger and enable a status indicator based on a predetermined weight of a beverage container. The status indicator is an LED light source or wireless signal coupled to the sensor through the electronic module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Fiji Water Company, LLC
    Inventors: Bryan Honkawa, Clarence Chia
  • Irradiation system and irradiation method
    Patent number: 10960813
    Abstract: A second light device (4b) starts emission of a light pattern B after a first light device (4a) has started emission of a light pattern A. Elements included in the light pattern B and an element included in the light pattern A are arranged on the same straight line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Akiko Imaishi, Shinsaku Fukutaka, Munetaka Nishihira, Reiko Sakata, Kei Kasuga, Tsutomu Matsubara
  • Sensor for a fingerboard latch assembly
    Patent number: 10962392
    Abstract: A sensor assembly is provided for a fingerboard latch assembly that comprises: a latch bracket; bolts for mounting the latch bracket to a fingerboard; a latch; and a bracket pin rotatably supporting the latch on the latch bracket to allow rotation of the latch between an open position and a closed position. The sensor assembly has a mounting arrangement that mounts to the bolts, holding a closed-position proximity sensor probe facing downwardly for sensing proximity of a crank portion of the latch and/or the piston head in the closed position, and also holding an open-position proximity sensor probe facing forwardly for sensing proximity of an arm of the latch in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Salunda Limited
    Inventors: Alan Patrick John Finlay, John Mark Newton
  • Physiological monitor gauge panel
    Patent number: 10955270
    Abstract: A physiological monitor gauge panel defines parameters to display on a physiological monitor via corresponding gauges. Gauge faces depict a range of parameter values for each of the parameters. An indicator designates a position on each gauge face corresponding to the current parameter value within the range of parameter values. The indicated position on each of the gauges is at the mid-point of each of the gauge faces when each of the parameters is at a nominal value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: Masimo Corporation
    Inventors: Ammar Al-Ali, Bilal Muhsin, Keith Indorf, Massi Joe E. Kiani
  • Robot and method of installing signal lamp in robot
    Patent number: 10933541
    Abstract: A robot in which a signal lamp can be installed easily while maintaining the design property of the robot and a method of installing a signal lamp in the robot are provided. A robot includes: a panel that covers an opening of an upper arm; a side wall arranged so as to surround the opening to connect the panel and the upper arm and formed of a light transmitting member; and a signal lamp provided on an inner side of an enclosure formed by the side wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: FANUC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Yasuyoshi Tanaka
  • Laser alignment tool
    Patent number: 10935400
    Abstract: The present invention is a laser aligning tool that has two weight bodies, a laser pointer unit, and a threaded tubular shaft. The laser pointer unit is positioned within one of the two weight bodies. While both weight bodies are similar in shape and mass, and both connected to the threaded tubular shaft, only the weight body without the laser pointer unit can be detached from the threaded tubular shaft. The user may remove and place one weight body to the flange opening and introduce the threaded tubular shaft with the other weight body to the opening of another flange in preparation of alignment. The user may then turn on the laser pointer unit and ensure the laser beam traverse through both threaded tubular shaft and the detached weight body for proper alignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Inventor: William H Lozar, Jr.
  • Attachable wind detection device
    Patent number: 10928415
    Abstract: A wind detection device with a flexible enclosure, and opening, and a dispensing tube, filled with powder or liquid and designed to be attached to hunting equipment, headgear, or clothing, wherein pressing on the outside of the device causes a puff of powder or vapor to be dispensed into the air, allowing the user to determine wind direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Inventor: John Pahrmann
  • Vibration control system, vibration control apparatus and vibration control method
    Patent number: 10912994
    Abstract: A non-limiting example game apparatus functions as a vibration control apparatus. When vibration data are simultaneously input from a plurality of programs during execution of the plurality of programs, the game apparatus drives a vibration motor incorporated in the game apparatus by preferentially using the vibration data from the program that is granted with a vibration control right. The vibration control right is authority of performing vibration control preferentially, and is basically granted to a program corresponding to an image being displayed forefront; however, when a plurality of images are displayed, the vibration control right is granted to a program having authority of acquiring an input from an input device (controller).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: NINTENDO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kei Yamashita, Takafumi Aoki
  • Stimulus indicating device employing the swelling action of polymer gels
    Patent number: 10908031
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for evidencing when a stimulus sensitive product has been exposed to a predetermined stimulus, and the invention further may include a method for manufacturing aspects of that device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Inventors: Joseph C. White, Kevin Diehn, Bani H. Cipriano, Rel S. Ambrozy
  • Chemiluminescence for tamper event detection
    Patent number: 10900908
    Abstract: A secured device includes an electronic component and a protective cover surrounding the electronic component. The secured device also includes one or more chemiluminescent reactant layers and a light sensor that is electrically connected to the electronic component. The one or more chemiluminescent reactant layers are disposed between the protective cover and the electronic component and include multiple reactants that undergo a chemiluminescent reaction. The light sensor is configured to trigger one or more tamper response operations responsive to detection of a photon generated by the chemiluminescent reaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Eric J. Campbell, Sarah K. Czaplewski, Joseph Kuczynski, Timothy J. Tofil
  • Light ring assembly and method of using the same
    Patent number: 10890468
    Abstract: A light ring assembly that is designed to provide bright, uniform and homogenized illumination and that can be used with any number of vehicle and non-vehicle lighting applications. According to one embodiment, the light ring assembly includes a housing, a circuit board with a number of individual light sources, a light ring and a lens. Light emitted by the light sources enters an optical input surface on a bottom side of the light ring, is reflected within the body of the light ring so as to mix and become more distributed, and then exits an optical output surface on a top side of the light ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: REBO LIGHTING & ELECTRONICS, LLC
    Inventors: Todd Irgang, Orin Lenz, Chris Casanova
  • Flag displaying assembly
    Patent number: 10885817
    Abstract: A flag displaying assembly for extending a limp flag includes a pole that is coupled to a surface so that the pole is substantially perpendicular to the surface. The pole is hollow. A plurality of holes is positioned in the pole. The plurality of holes extends linearly from proximate to a top of the pole toward a bottom of the pole. A flag is coupled to the pole proximate to the top. A forced air unit is coupled to the pole proximate to the bottom so that the forced air unit is in fluidic communication with the pole. The forced air unit is positioned to supply air through the pole to the holes. The air that exits the pole through the holes is positioned to extend the flag from the pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Inventors: Taylor Duncan, Salvador Ruvalcaba
  • Apparatus for outlining on vertical surface and methods of use
    Patent number: 10877459
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a wall mountable system for automated drawing of an image upon a wall which includes a horizontal mounting track for mounting on a wall, a robot having a y-track rigidly mounted it where the robot and the mounted y-track travel along the horizontal track. An end effector, which includes a pen holding mechanism holding a pen, is in electrical communication with the robot and travels along the y-track of the robot. The present invention provides a system and device that can attach to a wall or vertical surface in a damage-free manner and draw fast any complexity or style image of custom size in both the horizontal (X) and vertical (Y) directions, that is easy to remove and transport and require small floor space to operate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Inventors: Yelizaveta Kholodkova, Grigory Kholodkov
  • Support frame for a temporary signal for a railroad
    Patent number: 10875556
    Abstract: A support frame is disclosed for a temporary signal for a railroad. The railroad includes a track having two elongate rails, and the support frame comprises a post arranged to support a railroad signal, a base joined to the post, and at least one attachment for attaching the base to both rails of the track. The base comprises a first beam and a second beam, and the first beam and the second beam are each arranged to be attached to both of the rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Technological Resources Pty. Limited
    Inventor: Tiberio Virgilio Nogueira Pereira