Patents Examined by Tri Mai
  • Patent number: 9918546
    Abstract: A portable table system includes an article of luggage that has a handle and the handle has a pair of uprights. A table is removably coupled to the handle such that the table may support an object. The table is collapsible such that the table is stored in the luggage. A pair of supports is provided and each of the supports is coupled to the table. Each of the supports is removably coupled to the handle such that the table is retained in a horizontal orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Inventor: Michael Smith
  • Patent number: 9918532
    Abstract: Interchangeable luggage perimeters are disclosed. Example interchangeable luggage perimeters may comprise an interchangeable base element adapted to securely and releasably couple with exchangeable components such as exchangeable foot pads, exchangeable wheels, or exchangeable handles. The interchangeable base element may be interchangeable by having a configuration supporting repositioning of the interchangeable base element at multiple different edges of a luggage piece, e.g., any of at least two or four edges of a luggage piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: CONTRAIL, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald Lawrence Bloom, John Spencer Bandringa
  • Patent number: 9907388
    Abstract: A strap member includes a first primary strap including a first notch formed along its inner edge and a second primary strap includes a second notch formed along its inner edge, the first notch and second notch defining a recess in the strap member. An intersection point positioned within the recess is at an intersection of lines being one of collinear and tangential with portions of the inner edges of the first and second primary straps. An elastic member extends between the first primary strap and the second primary strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Heather L. Herron, Pierre A. Pactanac, Jeffrey W. Wear, Christopher H. Pearson, Lee A. Dexheimer
  • Patent number: 9901150
    Abstract: A carrying case that may be configured to include or to receive an attachable panel is described. The attachable panel may be configured to be attached to the carrying case. The attachable panel may have graphical artwork or pictures printed onto its surfaces or otherwise affixed to it. The manufacturer of the attachable panel may not need to carry inventory of printed attachable panels, but instead may produce graphically enhanced attachable panels upon each sales order.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Inventor: James Randolph Fenton
  • Patent number: 9894969
    Abstract: A garment bag includes a rectangular bag having a zipper opening, a pocket flap mounted at an inner bottom side of the bag with a narrow gap defined between the pocket flap and the bag and having two windows located on two opposite lateral sides thereof, two buckle modules each including a first buckle member positioned in one respective window and a second buckle member mounted near the top of the bag and fastenable to the first buckle member to secure the bag in a folded condition for allowing the top side of the folded bag to be received in the narrow gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Inventor: Joy Tong
  • Patent number: 9896254
    Abstract: A round, hot fillable plastic container includes an upper portion defining an opening; a bottom portion; and a main body portion having a plastic sidewall that has a plurality of vacuum panels defined therein. The main body portion has a generally hourglass shape with a central portion that is narrower than upper and lower portions thereof. The hourglass shape optimizes grippability of the container. Grippability is optimized further by the presence of indentations that are formed between columns that define the hourglass shape and pillow portions that are provided for finger support. The indentations permit a consumer to gain finger traction and purchase with respect to the container body, even when a label is positioned between the container body and the user's fingers. The main body portion further has a first groove defined in the upper portion thereof, a second groove defined in the lower portion thereof and a third groove that is defined in the central portion thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: GRAHAM PACKAGING COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Sheldon E. Yourist, Raymond A. Pritchett, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9888752
    Abstract: A luggage item, a luggage item system and a luggage item adaptor are provided. The luggage item is for use in luggage system comprising a luggage trolley and another luggage item. The luggage item comprises a first side, a second side, a first coupling element and a second coupling element. The second side is opposite the first side and is separated by flanks from the first side. The first side and the second side have an area larger than the areas of the flanks. The first coupling element is arranged at the first side. The second coupling element is arranged at the second side for engaging with a first coupling element of the other luggage item to releasably attach the other luggage item to the luggage item and for engaging with a trolley coupling element of the luggage trolley to releasably attach the luggage item to the luggage trolley.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: ROYALTY BUGABOO GMBH
    Inventors: Jacob Geert Arie Den Boer, Vincent Bernardus Hubertus Ten Horn, David McMillan, Machiel Gerardus Theodorus Marie Barenbrug
  • Patent number: 9889354
    Abstract: A system is delineated for protecting golf bag contents. The system may comprise a golf bag; a telescopic member coupled to the golf bag, wherein the telescopic member resides in a stowed state substantially within the golf bag and is selectively moved to a deployed state to facilitate protecting the contents of the golf bag; and a cover coupled to the telescopic member, wherein the cover resides in a stowed state when the telescopic member is in its stowed state and is selectively moved by movement of the telescopic member to a deployed state for the cover to protect the contents of the golf bag. The system may be manufactured integrally with a golf bag or as a separate piece for installation on a golf bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Inventor: Michael C. Hennenberg
  • Patent number: 9883747
    Abstract: A furniture cover assembly comprising side portions interconnected to define an interior area, wherein at least one side portion has an edge portion adjacent to an access opening to the interior area. The edge portion has a belt tunnel with opposing first and second open ends. An adjustment member is adjacent to the first open end, and a belt is slideably disposed in the belt tunnel. The belt has first and second free end portions projecting from and exterior of the belt tunnel. The belt's first free end portion is adjustably connected to the adjustment member and forms a first adjustable loop exterior of the belt tunnel and is configured to connect to a support structure of a furniture unit when positioned in the interior area. The belt's second free end portion forms a second loop exterior of the belt tunnel adjacent to the second open end and is configured to connect to a second support structure of the furniture unit with the belt tunnel extending between the first and second support structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Classic Accessories, LLC
    Inventors: Charles D'amato, Delina Wells
  • Patent number: 9867441
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a piece of luggage for storing, transporting, and showcasing shoes. The piece of luggage may include a body having an interior and a closable cover configured to close off the interior and a display case mounted within the interior of the body, the display case comprising at least one transparent display window. The display case may be sized and shaped to accommodate at least one pair of shoes, and the shoes may be viewable through the display window from an exterior of the display case and from an exterior of the piece of luggage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Inventor: Danika Iarivia Hodges
  • Patent number: 9826809
    Abstract: At least one flexible sheet of material forms a casing configured to be folded into an accessory bag and unfolded into a diaper changing station. A frame assembly is at least partially disposed within the casing. A canopy is attached to the casing and an arm of the frame assembly, the arm and canopy being selectively movable between a collapsed position adjacent the base and an extended position away from the base to form an open-ended tent structure at a first end of the base. A padded diaper changing pad is disposed under the canopy. One or more pockets are formed in or attached to the base or the canopy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Inventor: Justin Carter
  • Patent number: 9820542
    Abstract: A luggage system with a wardrobe element which extends from the luggage portion and supports a crossbar for hanging clothing or costumes. An arm extends away from the crossbar for supporting a privacy curtain. The wardrobe element is secured within the sides of the luggage, and the opening of the luggage can be opened and closed without needing to store the wardrobe element. In a preferred embodiment, the wardrobe element includes two pairs of structural legs extending out of respective pockets within the luggage, the legs terminating at the crossbar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Inventor: Sanni McKelvey
  • Patent number: 9801444
    Abstract: A case for equipment includes, in an embodiment, at least: (a) one storage compartment having an extendable bag; and (b) a mat compartment configured to hold an extendable mat. A portion of the storage compartment is configured to be rolled-up. The case also has a zipper track and a stiffener. During roll-up, the stiffener is folded over the zipper track at least once for a more tight sealing of the zipper track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: C. H. J. Watson Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher M. Watson
  • Patent number: 9801438
    Abstract: A wallet (10) comprises at least a wall (12) substantially rectangular and suitable to be bent at least along a main bending axis (P1), to define at least two main flaps (13a, 13b) positioned on opposite sides with respect thereto. At least a main containing element (26a, 26b) is attached on at least one surface (15a, 15b) of each of said main flaps (13a, 13b), so that each containing element (26a, 26b) defines at least a first pocket (27) having sizes such as to contain at least a standard-sized rectangular card (28). When the wallet is closed and the main flaps (13a, 13b) are bent one over the other along the main bending axis (P1), a main containing element (26a, 26b) attached on a determinate main flap (13a, 13b) is adjacent to, coplanar and therefore not overlapping, another main containing element (26b, 26a) attached on another main flap (13b, 13a).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Inventor: Gaetano Delle Vedove
  • Patent number: 9801440
    Abstract: A piece of luggage is provided. A main body and an expandable body of the luggage are connected to each other by a collapsible portion. The luggage has a cover pivotably connected to the expandable body. A first half of a zipper is fixed to the expandable body and a second half of the zipper is fixed to the cover. The engagement of the first half and the second half closes the cover to the expandable body, and thus a substantially enclosed space is defined by the main body, the expandable body and the cover. The luggage also has multiple rotational wheels mounted to the main body and/or the expandable body. The luggage stands on the rotational wheels and is rotatable with respect to one or more predetermined axes through these wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: BRIGGS & RILEY TRAVELWARE, LLC
    Inventors: Donald Hogan, Georgene Rada, Jessica LoVerso, Matthew Dierkes, Richard Krulik, Tsung-Ming (Min) Kung
  • Patent number: 9796523
    Abstract: A case comprising a first housing, a second housing attached to the first housing, a liner on the inside of the first housing and/or second housing, and a strap attached to the first housing and/or second housing, the strap being constructed and arranged to secure footwear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: FFLOX, INC.
    Inventors: Erica Yvette Benoit, Eddy Benoit, Jr., David Scott Rowley, Zachary Adam Griggs
  • Patent number: 9789373
    Abstract: The invention provides a head frame for golf bag and comprises an annular frame and a separator. At least one inserting part is fitted at inner side of the frame body with a slot with open side up and a guide block at one side of the slot. This separator has an annulus and a separating frame connected at the inner side of the annulus. The annulus can be inserted in the slot in a demountable way, while, the separating frame divides the inner side of annulus into several compartments for golf club placement. Whereby, users can select separators with different compartment quantities and assemble them on the head frame according to individual requirements for a good elasticity and light weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Inventor: Kai-Lun Cheng
  • Patent number: 9770393
    Abstract: The present patent application discloses a multifunctional feeding-bottle, including an outer cup, a liner, a nipple assembly connected to an opening of the outer cup, and a bottom cover connected to the bottom of the outer cup. The feeding-bottle further includes a valve piece disposed between the bottom of the outer cup and the bottom cover. An air inlet is disposed in a central part of a body of the valve piece. A stiffener is disposed at a part other than the air inlet. A cavity is formed between one side of the valve piece provided with the stiffener and the bottom cover. A sealing protrusion capable of sealing the air inlet is disposed at a central part of the bottom cover. An air vent is disposed at a part different from the sealing protrusion. The liner is disposed in the outer cup, and is configured to be removed from the outer cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: SHENZHEN EASYCARE BABY PRODUCTS CO., LTD
    Inventor: Qian Zhou
  • Patent number: 9770083
    Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, apparatus comprises: a luggage organizer that can be disposed within an opening of a luggage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Inventor: Yvonne DNise Gutierrez
  • Patent number: 9756913
    Abstract: A card and money holder with a magnifying lens including a carrying case having a pair of flaps foldably and continuously attached along a middle crease, a magnifying lens hingedly attached to the middle crease between an interior surface of each of a front flap and a back flap of the pair of flaps. A zipper has a male member and a female member continuously attached to an outer edge of the front flap and the back flap, respectively. The male member is configured to slidingly engage the female member to securely attach the front flap to the back flap. At least one single slit is horizontally disposed within the interior surface of the front flap and, alternately, the interior surface of the back flap. A plurality of slits is horizontally and medially disposed within the interior surface of each of the front flap and the back flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Inventor: Lori A. Zepeda