Patents Examined by William L. Miller
  • Patent number: 12109154
    Abstract: A shipment package includes container blanks and lid blanks. Each container blank has a first length and is foldable into a casket container. Each container blank has first and second folded over ends. The container blanks are stacked such that the first folded over ends of the plurality of container blanks are at least partially aligned, and such that the second folded over ends of the plurality of container blanks are at least partially aligned. Each lid blank is foldable into a casket lid having at least approximately the first length, and is configured to cover an interior of the casket container. Each lid blank is folded over a widthwise fold line such that the lid blank has a length less than the first length. A first lid blank is disposed between two container blanks, and between folded over ends of one of the container blanks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Vandor Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin F. Davis, Gerald H. Davis, William Perry English
  • Patent number: 12108896
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system (100) and a method (200, 300) for distributing parcels, comprising: at least one locker (110) for receiving parcels, including: a first processor (115) for controlling the locking/unlocking of an access door (111) according to a control signal, at least one portable electronic device (120) including: a second processor (124) for generating the control signal, the control signal comprising at least one opening code associated with a parcel previously ordered from a commercial site by the user, wherein the first processor (115) is further configured to: unlock an access door (111) when the user places the portable electronic device (120) close to the parcel receiving locker (110) such that a first short-range wireless transceiver (114) and a second short-range wireless transceiver (123) interface so as to form a short-range local area network (10), and prevent subsequent unlocking of the access door (111) with previously used opening codes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: BOKS
    Inventor: Adrien Oksman
  • Patent number: 12102572
    Abstract: A mortuary undergarment assembly for dressing a deceased infant such that embalming fluid is contained includes a coverall body being liquid impermeable, being flexible, and having a shape for receiving a deceased infant into the coverall body. A hood body is liquid impermeable, flexible, and configured for partially covering a head section of the deceased infant to expose a face section of the deceased infant. The hood body is engaged to the coverall body such that liquid is deterred from permeating between the hood body and the coverall body. A method of dressing the deceased infant with the coverall body and the hood body is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Inventor: Brittany T. Holtson
  • Patent number: 12102573
    Abstract: A cremation urn for housing cremation remains and displaying video images includes a container for containing cremation remains. A display screen is mounted to a perimeter wall of the container, and a control circuit being electrically coupled to the display screen is programmable with video files to be displayed on the display screen. A motion sensor is also attached to the perimeter wall which activates the control circuit to display video files on the display screen when the motion sensor detects motion within a region in front of the motion sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Inventor: Conswayla Gills
  • Patent number: 12097407
    Abstract: A method of dispersing ashes of a subject comprising cremating the subject's body to form ashes, and introducing a sample of the ashes into a spherical golf ball having a frangible outer surface and at least one inner cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Inventor: James Manser
  • Patent number: 12091894
    Abstract: A window balance system includes a U-shaped channel with a first end and an opposite second end, and a balance element supported within the U-shaped channel. The balance element includes a fixed pulley block coupled to the first end of the U-shaped channel, a movable pulley block movably disposed in the U-shaped channel, and a cord extending between the fixed pulley block and the movable pulley block. The window balance system includes a locking device coupled to the fixed pulley block and configured to engage with the cord and lock a position of the fixed pulley block with respect to the cord. The window balance system also includes a shoe coupled to the second end of the U-shaped channel. The shoe includes an elongate portion and an enlarged portion such that the shoe is substantially T-shaped, and a chamber configured to receive at least a portion of a pivot bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Amesbury Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Steen, Tyler Welbig
  • Patent number: 12084877
    Abstract: A burial system is disclosed herein including at least one container, wherein the at least one container has a container body, a container body top, a container body bottom, and a cap assembly, at least one stake connected to the at least one container, wherein the at least one stake has a stake shaft, a stake head, and a stake tip, wherein the stake head is connected to the container body bottom, at least one side stabilizer, wherein the at least one side stabilizer is connected to the outside of the container body, and a location identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Inventors: Rodney L. Griggs, Tracey L. Griggs
  • Patent number: 12083055
    Abstract: The present disclosure is for a tactile and nested cremation container providing multiple uses and arrangements to comfort a grieving party through various stages of mourning after losing a beloved. The tactile cremation container of the present disclosure has a manipulable bladder that a user may hold, cuddle, manipulate, travel with, etc. the cremated remains of a deceased beloved through. The tactile cremation container may be further surrounded by an outer shell in a decorative manner. The tactile cremation container may also be removably nested in an exterior case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: BLVE LLC
    Inventors: Brittany Rawlings, Brandon Engholm
  • Patent number: 12086756
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for storage, delivery, receipt, and/or other handling of an item in an electronically controllable storage receptacle are disclosed. The disclosure provides features for keyless access to the storage receptacle by use of user access information, such as a PIN or bar code. Further, features are disclosed for receiving and/or transmitting data related to the recipient and the item to facilitate the various handling actions of the item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: United States Postal Service
    Inventors: Donald Eugene Irwin, Gabriel Michael Yessin, Joram Shenhar, Joel Locknauth Dewnandan, Michael LeRoy Spears, William Albert Tartal
  • Patent number: 12077976
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a monument cap device are disclosed. In one embodiment, a monument cap comprises a circular lid with a first sidewall along its circumference; a second sidewall protruding from a bottom face of the circular lid, the second sidewall having an outer diameter that is smaller than an outer diameter of the first sidewall; a plurality of legs extending from the second sidewall for engaging with an opening; and a plurality of brace members each extending between one of the plurality of legs and the bottom face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Inventor: Sheila Fennessy
  • Patent number: 12071805
    Abstract: A hydraulic door closer capable of reducing oil-pressure therein at high temperature, comprises a housing with an oil chamber, an oil storage cavity, and a piston in the housing of the hydraulic door closer. The oil storage cavity is in communication with the oil chamber; when the oil temperature increases, hydraulic oil in the oil chamber and oil storage cavity generates an increased oil pressure move the piston, whereby volume of the oil storage cavity is enlarged, such that oil from the chamber will flow into the cavity, to reduce the oil pressure of the chamber and cavity. When the oil temperature decreases, the oil pressure in the chamber and cavity is reduced, whereby the storage piston restores its original position, whereby volume of the cavity will be reduced, and the oil in the cavity flows back into the chamber. The pressure in the oil chamber is reduced when the hydraulic oil expands due to increased temperature to prevent failure of the seal and to avoid hydraulic oil leakage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: CMECH (GUANGZHOU) LTD.
    Inventor: Wei Jin Chao
  • Patent number: 12070428
    Abstract: A lightweight deflating rectangular bag made of a leak and puncture resistant mattress film with a plastic two-way valve for lowering of caskets for entombment in below-floor level “Westminster” crypt locations. The deflating bag is configured to lower a casket, in a safe, dignified, and simple manner, into a subterranean crypt for final entombment, while family members, relatives, and friends observe during this important moment in the funeral service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: ENSURE-A-SEAL, INC.
    Inventors: David A. Yearsley, Marc R. Yearsley
  • Patent number: 12060739
    Abstract: A hinge assembly for receiving a door includes: a wall including a wall body defining an inner surface, and an outer surface that is opposed to the inner surface, and a wall panel extending from one of the inner surface and the outer surface and defining part of a perimeter of an opening closable by the door; a pivot connected to the wall panel and defining a pivot axis intersecting the wall panel; and a hinge arm having a portion engaged to the pivot and extending away from the wall panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: MHI RJ Aviation ULC
    Inventor: Michel Rheaume
  • Patent number: 12056976
    Abstract: The invention relates to a secure container for storing value documents, e.g. banknotes, having respective value document identification numbers marked thereon, and a corresponding securing system that, upon detection of an intrusion, neutralizes the value documents and delivers in real time over a communication network an alert message containing at least the value document identification numbers to authorities and/or ATMs or carrier, and prevents any transaction based on said neutralized value documents via said ATMs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: SICPA HOLDING SA
    Inventors: Raynald Demange, Alain Mayer, Kalin Nicolov, Bart Suichies, Christine Reinhard
  • Patent number: 12039822
    Abstract: Apparatus for securely retaining documents, the apparatus (1) comprises a cover plate (4) and a receptacle (10), the receptacle (10) comprising a frame (3) and a pouch (2), the frame (3) comprising an opening (O) to access the pouch (2), the frame (3) further comprises at 5 least one channel (31a, 31b) for receiving an edge (4c, 4d) of the cover plate (4) in use to cover the opening (O) of the frame (3) and to prevent access to the interior of the pouch (2) of the receptacle (10) when the cover plate (4) is in a closed position, wherein the frame (3) and the cover plate (4) each comprise engageable lock portions to prevent the cover plate (4) from being removed from the receptacle (10) when in the closed position, and wherein 10 the frame (3) comprises a first formation (32a, 32b) located remotely from the at least one channel (31a, 31b) located between the at least one channel (31a, 31b) and the opening, the cover plate (4) comprises a second formation (42a, 42b) located remotely from the edge (4c, 4d) of th
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: Volumatic Limited
    Inventors: Neil Alexander Shute, Duncan Johnson
  • Patent number: 12029339
    Abstract: The present invention provides a mailbox device comprising a first right side member, a second right side member, a first left side member, a second left side member, a front member, a back member, a first protective panel, a second protective panel, a top member and a bottom member. The bottom member can be configured to be folded up and locked to the front member and the top member can be configured to fold down. The first and second right sides can be configured to be folded inside. The first and second left sides can also be configured to be folded inside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Inventor: Hassan Abderrazak
  • Patent number: 12022969
    Abstract: A parcel delivery locker has a body portion formed by four panels that are joined to each other along hinge joints at their vertical edges. The hinges joints allow the body portion to be alternatively configured into a stack for shipping, or as a box for use in receiving and containing parcels. A lid is joined to the body portion during assembly and has an electronically controlled locking mechanism that can be wirelessly controlled to lock or unlock. A floor portion is coupled to the four panels as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: JUGGERNAUT SPARK DEVELOPMENT LLC
    Inventor: Walter C. Waltereze
  • Patent number: 12022968
    Abstract: A system for securing packages has a support pole secured proximate to a hinged side of a door; a frame secured to the support pole; a securing means secured to the door frame and to the door; and a package box that is secured to the frame and that receives a delivered package. The package box is defined by a front panel, a bottom panel rotatably secured to the front panel, a lid panel rotatably secured to the frame, and a first and second plurality of side members rotatably secured to the frame and the front panel. When the package box is in a folded position, the front panel, the bottom panel, and the lid panel are oriented vertically and are proximate to the frame. When the package box is opened, the front panel extends outwardly in a vertical orientation and the bottom panel rotates downwardly to a horizontal orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Inventor: Ismail Meddah
  • Patent number: 12016478
    Abstract: A secure package delivery and pick-up system includes a security door having a frame, and one or more collapsible storage compartments affixed to the frame. The collapsible storage compartments are configured for accommodating packages. An electronic unit is mounted on the frame, and is configured for electronically controlling an operation for the collapsible storage compartments. A security device is connected to the security door and receives images of a physical object from a first camera, receives an indication from at least one security tether indicating movement of the at least one physical object, and provides an alert based on the indication of movement of the at least one physical object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Inventor: Royce Newcomb
  • Patent number: 12016479
    Abstract: A secure parcel receptacle system includes a box-shaped container having a locking and hinged lid with LED lights positioned on the corners of the lid. Additionally, the lid includes a digital display on the front edge and a handle. The interior of the container includes a plurality of mounting holes in the floor panel. The holes receive a screw or a bolt to effectively couple the receptacle to a ground surface in front of a user's house. Additionally, the digital display of the front edge of the receptacle may serve as a digital bar code which effectively locks and unlocks the hinged lid. In one embodiment, the hinged lid is unlocked when a user inserts a code into the digital bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Inventor: Debra Preston