Patents Examined by William A. Rivera
  • Patent number: 11712137
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of furniture items, in particular to a reusable fixed tissue holder including: a bar frame including a first bar frame and a second bar frame sleeving the first bar frame; a base fixed to one end of the first bar frame; a disc seat mounted in the base; a sucking disc body mounted on the disc seat, wherein a first channel is disposed on the disc seat, and a second channel connected with the channel is disposed on the sucking disc body; and a button structure mounted on the base and used for connecting the first channel and the second channel to the outer atmosphere. According to the present invention, a cavity is exhausted by using a pipe barrel to form a negative pressure, the tissue holder can be adsorbed on the wall surface without applying a great pressing force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Tongxiang Cochlea Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Xiangyu Lu
  • Patent number: 11708235
    Abstract: A hose reel unit for a high-pressure washer has a hose reel and a reel hose arranged in its receptacle. The hose reel is rotatable about an axis of rotation for winding and unwinding the reel hose. The first end of the reel hose is connectable to a supply line and the second end to a washer wand of the high-pressure washer. The hose reel has sidewalls delimiting the receptacle in a direction of the axis of rotation. The first end of the reel hose extends to the first sidewall and is coaxial to the axis of rotation. A guide device arranged between the sidewalls guides the reel hose such that the axis of rotation extends through the reel hose. The guide device is spaced apart form the first end of the reel hose at a support distance measured in a direction of the axis of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Christopher Tost, Philipp Werner, Yannik Baumhackl
  • Patent number: 11702307
    Abstract: A paper winding machine is provided. The paper winding machine includes a frame body, wherein a winding roller is installed on the frame body in a horizontal direction, two winding roller adjusting mechanisms are respectively installed at two ends of and inside the winding roller, one end of the winding roller is connected with one end of a first rotating shaft, the other end of the winding roller is connected with one end of a second rotating shaft, the other end of the first rotating shaft and the other end of the second rotating shaft are installed on the frame body via bearing seats respectively, a crank handle is provided at the other end of the first rotating shaft, and a through groove is formed in an outer wall of the winding roller and formed in a length direction of the winding roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Shaanxi University of Science & Technology
    Inventors: Dan Wang, Liyue Wu, Yanjun Li
  • Patent number: 11702311
    Abstract: A device for dispensing rolled items, such as tape. The hand-held or mounted tape dispensing device is designed to accommodate variously sized or shaped rolls of tape. The tape dispensing device for dispensing a tape may comprise a support structure and one or more tape holder sliders configured to be moveable from a first position to at least one second position. The tape dispensing device may also include one or more tape holder sliders, which may move simultaneously in a single direction. The tape dispensing device may also include a tape dispenser blade having a cutting edge and configured to be moveable from a first position to at least one second position and to rotate to a position along the cutting edge at different angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: SNJ Patents, LLC
    Inventors: Charles S. Theofilos, Stefan C. Theofilos, Krutik Chaten Shah
  • Patent number: 11697566
    Abstract: A tape dispensing system, including: a first roll cartridge including a hub with a first axial side and a second axial side opposite the first side; a first twist-lock connector integral with the first axial side of the hub a second twist-lock connector integral with the second axial side of the hub; a tape cutter extending radially from the hub; and a second roll cartridge substantially identical to the first roll cartridge, the first twist-lock connector of the second roll cartridge mates with the second twist lock connector of the first roll cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Inventor: Wayne Grimes Hirakawa
  • Patent number: 11691839
    Abstract: A control system is provided for a converting line. The converting line has an unwinder for unwinding web material from a roll of web material and at least one independently driven roll for directing the web material unwound from the unwinder to the converting line. The control system has a controller and a tension sensor configured to be arranged downstream of the at least one driven roll. The tension sensor is configured to sense a tension in the web as the web is passed downstream of the driven roll, generate a signal indicative of sensed web tension, and transmit the signal of sensed web tension to the controller. The controller is configured to a generate and transmit to the unwinder a signal to change the speed of the unwinder based upon the tension sensed by the tension sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: PAPER CONVERTING MACHINE COMPANY
    Inventors: Cory L. Schubring, Cory P. Gussert
  • Patent number: 11685629
    Abstract: A reel chock is disclosed according to various embodiments. The reel chock can include a chock body that has a width that extends along a pivot axis. The reel chock also can include a pivot plate attached to the chock body. The pivot plate can be transverse to the pivot axis. The reel chock also can include a pivot arm that is rotatably connected to the pivot plate such that the pivot arm rotates about the pivot axis. The pivot arm can include a fastener portion that extends at least partially over the chock body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Southwire Company, LLC
    Inventor: Roy Savoy Bearden
  • Patent number: 11685630
    Abstract: An outdoor hose storage enclosure is an apparatus that securely retains a hose and facilitates the deployment and storage of said hose. The apparatus may include a storage housing and a storage lid. The storage housing serves to retain the hose readily accessible for easy retrieval of the hose. The storage lid serves to seal the storage housing to protect the hose from the environment and theft. The storage housing may include a first lateral panel, a second lateral panel, a front panel, a first attachment mechanism, a second attachment mechanism, a bottom panel, and a hose opening. The first lateral panel, the second lateral panel, the front panel, and the bottom panel form the structure of the storage housing. The first attachment mechanism and the second attachment mechanism enable the mounting of the apparatus to the desired surface. The hose opening facilitates the deployment and storage of the hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Inventor: Timothy Robert Havens
  • Patent number: 11673762
    Abstract: A fish tape case is configured to house a fish tape in accordance with some example embodiments is provided. The fish tape includes a shell having a rotatable tray therein. A fish tape extends through openings in the shell and the tray. The fish tape case does not include a handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: GREENLEE TOOLS, INC.
    Inventors: Janine Victoria Mazur, William Nordlin, John Hagan, John Wayne Kroening
  • Patent number: 11673764
    Abstract: Techniques for implementing a pipe deployment system that includes a pipe reel, in which the pipe reel includes reel ends and a reel drum and the pipe reel enables a pipe segment to be wrapped on the reel drum. The pipe deployment system includes a brake assembly with a brake wheel having a shaft socket keyed with flat inner surfaces, and a shaft adapter assembly, which includes an adapter head to be coupled between the pipe reel and the brake assembly. The adapter head includes an adapter shaft keyed with flat outer surfaces, in which the adapter shaft matingly interlocks with the shaft socket and is to be partially inserted through a reel end of the pipe reel, and a rotation control pin coupled to the adapter shaft, in which the rotation control pin is to be inserted between adjacent reel spokes in the reel end of the pipe reel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Trinity Bay Equipment Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Geraldo Sendy Alves, John Paul Leger, Jagtar Singh Thethy
  • Patent number: 11672384
    Abstract: Embodiments provide for a consolidated towel holder or rack. An example consolidated towel holder includes a base, a first support member extending upward from the base, a second support member extending upward from the base and configured for supporting a paper towel roll, a cap in slidable contact with the first support member via an extension member such that the cap gravitationally rests atop the paper towel roll, and a third support member extending perpendicularly from the first support member and configured for supporting a fabric towel or cleaning apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Inventor: Laura Madden
  • Patent number: 11667492
    Abstract: A drum assembly includes a support bar, expandable spokes extending away from the support bar, drum segments mounted to the expandable spokes, support brackets disposed on the support bar, a primary mechanical actuator extending between the support brackets, and secondary mechanical actuators extending from the support brackets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Trinity Bay Equipment Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Alexander Ryan Barnett, Matthew Allen Hegler
  • Patent number: 11667423
    Abstract: A stretch film dispenser includes a frame. The frame has a top seat and a bottom seat. The top seat and the bottom seat are jointly equipped with a film mounting unit and a film dispensing unit. The film dispensing unit includes a first roller and a second roller. The first roller and the second roller have a strip hole. The strip hole is located between the first roller and the second roller. Through the strip hole of the first roller and the second roller, the front end of a film can pass through the strip hole between the first roller and the second roller easily and quickly, and the film is pulled out along the direction of the first roller, thereby achieving the effect of easy and convenient installation of the film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Yang Bey Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Teng-Chi Yu
  • Patent number: 11666186
    Abstract: A storage and dispensing device for standard and industrial size toilet paper rolls has a mounting member, a base member, a roll storage member, and a mounting element. The mounting element is positioned on the mounting member, and utilizes an over-the-door hook or one or more apertures to hang the mounting member from a door or wall. The base member is connected to the bottom of the mounting member. The roll storage member is connected to the base member opposite the mounting member and is angled upwards to accept multiple rolls of toilet paper. An industrial sized toilet paper roll may be accommodated by the base member. The mounting member may be adjustable in length. An upper roll storage member may be connected to the mounting member opposite the base member for additional roll storage. A locking member between the roll storage member and the mounting member may prevent theft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: HAPPY INGENUITY SOLUTIONS LLC
    Inventor: Bethune Grindley
  • Patent number: 11666187
    Abstract: A spindle stabilizer assembly for use in connection with a rolled material dispenser that dispenses a rolled material. The spindle stabilizer assembly includes a spindle having a larger diameter part and a smaller diameter part, where the smaller diameter part is partially inserted into the larger diameter part and is slidable relative thereto against the bias of a spring. Strips of tape are axially formed to the larger diameter part and the larger diameter part is slid into a stabilizing tube, where the tape frictionally slows the rotation between the spindle and the tube. A friction engagement is provided between an outer diameter of the tube and the rolled material that allows the rolled material to rotate relative to the tube under a reasonable force so that the rolled material can be easily torn off the roll.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: PRYOR KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: Roger W. Pryor
  • Patent number: 11661304
    Abstract: A lightweight tube structure capable of high loading is provided. The tube structure comprises an inner tube and an outer tube with an annular space being formed between the outer tube and the inner tube; a first paper ring and a second paper ring fitted at two ends of the annular space respectively. A foamed body may be disposed in the annular space, the foamed body being supported between the outer tube and the inner tube. The structure enables the tube to retain a light weight and can also enhance the loading strength of the tube, thus achieving the substantial effect of preventing deformation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Kwang-Wei Ho, Hsiang-Shou Hsu
  • Patent number: 11655117
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a dispenser assembly for dispensing supplies of sheet material. The dispensing assembly can include a carrier supporting the supplies of sheet material and being moveable along a track between various dispensing positions. The dispenser assembly also can include a carrier pivoting assembly with a lever that engages one of the supplies of sheet material and rotates during dispensing thereof, as well as one or more biased pins connected to the lever and configured to engage locking features provided along the track to support the carrier in one of the dispensing positions. The biased pins further can be configured to retract with rotation of the lever such that they disengage the locking features so the carrier to moves along the track to different dispensing position. Other aspects also are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Inventor: Charles Agnew Osborne, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11649127
    Abstract: An apparatus for exchanging paper rolls includes a paper supply mechanism having an inclined arm and a clamp assembly for receiving and holding a first paper roll; a second-roll hanger assembly arranged above the paper supply mechanism for receiving and holding a second paper roll; a slide rail arranged between the paper supply mechanism and the second-roll hanger assembly; an elevating assembly movably mounted to the slide rail; and a driving assembly for driving the elevating assembly to move along the slide rail. The elevating assembly picks up the second paper roll from the second-roll hanger assembly. To exchange the first paper roll with the second paper roll, the clamp assembly pushes the first paper roll away from the paper supply mechanism, and the elevating assembly lowers down along the slide rail to place the second paper roll in the paper supply mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Chan Li Machinery Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tung-I Tsai
  • Patent number: 11649126
    Abstract: To prevent a failure or the like caused by winding of a tape in a reverse direction to a proper direction, a paper sheet circulation device includes a travelling-direction mark having a pattern that is formed along a travelling-direction of a detection tape and indicates the difference of the travelling-direction of the tape, and a sensor module that detects the travelling-direction mark and outputs a detection signal. The paper sheet circulation device determines a travelling-direction of the tape from a pattern signal in accordance with the travelling-direction of the tape acquired on the basis of a temporal change of the detection signal, and determines a winding direction of the tape on a drum from the travelling-direction of the tape and a rotation direction of the drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Japan Cash Machine Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hirokazu Yasutaka, Yoshimi Ezawa, Tomonori Kitano, Hiroji Ishihata, Toru Seki
  • Patent number: 11643000
    Abstract: A system includes a collapsible trailer frame and a lifting mechanism coupled to the collapsible trailer frame. The lifting mechanism is configured to raise or lower a coil of pipe or a reel of pipe. The system also includes a braking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Trinity Bay Equipment Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: John P. Leger, Peter A. Parker, Kraig Tabor, Jagtar Thethy, Alexander Lee Winn