Patents Examined by William Miller
  • Patent number: 9364381
    Abstract: A casket carrying device that is designed to allow for much easier transporting of the coffin from a funeral to a graveside service allowing it to be maneuvered more easily, even up and down flights of stairs as necessary. The handle members may be about five inches wide. The handles may have two top slightly curved portions measuring about two inches across. The handy handle features a pivot rod about 18 inches in length and 1-1½ inches in diameter that allows for the handle to be used on either side of the casket. The handle may fold when not used (when not in extension) to become parallel with the casket. The handles when properly used put less strain on the casket bearers since they provide functionally accessible handles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Inventor: Charles Lunt
  • Patent number: 9364112
    Abstract: This invention is a secure and portable apparatus and is of parcel bag-type receptacle that can be placed for a limited time, outside a front-door or place of access to a mail carrier. The apparatus can be securely connected to a pre-existing doorknob of the front door or pre-existing door handle on or near the front door for a mail carrier to deliver a package, lock up the parcel bag, so that only the resident or authorized recipient can access the parcel upon their return. The locking mechanism in the parcel bag is one-way, thereby, once locked; even the package delivery person will not be able to access the package. The secure storage system neither damages nor requires any permanent alterations to the property structures at or near the front-door. It is portable and can be carried along during one's travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Inventor: Kumar Sundaresan
  • Patent number: 9357867
    Abstract: A remotely controlled adjustable mailbox support uses a stepping motor, controlled by a microprocessor/CPU, to raise a mailbox platform above a level where the mailbox can be damaged by a passing snow plow. Based on remote command signals received by a internal communications module, the time and duration when the mailbox is raised can be controlled, as well as the height to which it is raised. An optional temporary rf-signal over-ride capability for mail carriers and/or snow plow operators is also provided, as well as control application software for wireless mobile devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Inventor: Jeffrey Bryan
  • Patent number: 9358835
    Abstract: A wheel for a non-motorized vehicle (e.g., a shopping cart) can include a housing assembly and a tread assembly. The housing assembly can be configured to sealingly house electronics or other components. The tread assembly can removably mate with the housing assembly such that the electronics or other components remain closed and/or sealed within the housing assembly when the tread assembly is mated or unmated with the housing assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Gatekeeper Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. McKay
  • Patent number: 9358171
    Abstract: A personalized decorative urn for retaining the ashes of a loved one, such as a deceased pet, in a decorative container suitable to be personalized in a way to honor the loved one interred therein includes a container body which defines a rigid receptacle with integral side photo slots and a top neck sized to receive a removable lid. Each photo slot defines a three closed side, one open side enclosure which is sized to receive and securely hold a conventional printed photograph. The top neck is configured to allow an attachable card to be coupled with the container body through a decorative ribbon. In operation, the personalized decorative urn allows a loved ones ashes to be held in a container which has been decorated by an end user with photographs and other written indicia placed in the photo slots or in the attachable card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Inventor: Janice Crawford
  • Patent number: 9346528
    Abstract: A hand grip is disclosed. The hand grip has a cross-sectional profile and an axial extent delimited by opposing ends thereof, in which a resilient extension portion is provided at one side of the cross-sectional profile, and which extends substantially the length of the axial extent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Inventor: Emily Webb
  • Patent number: 9345632
    Abstract: A combination casket and casket display comprises a reduced height casket shell adapted to receive the remains of a deceased and having a pair of side walls, a pair of end walls, and a bottom wall, the side walls and end walls having lower edges, the bottom wall extending below the lower edges of the side walls and end walls, a casket lid closable on the reduced height casket shell, and a casket display base having a pair of side walls and a pair of end walls, the side walls and end walls having upper edges. The reduced height casket shell is supported by the casket display base such that the lower edges of the side walls and end walls of the reduced height casket shell are at about the same height as the upper edges of the side walls and end walls of the casket display base, and the bottom wall of the reduced height casket shell extends below the upper edges of the side walls and end walls of the casket display base so as to nest within the casket display base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Batesville Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Edward Drew, Daniel G. Meiser, Ilija Rojdev
  • Patent number: 9347248
    Abstract: A blind hinge structure used for furniture, comprising a movable cup seat provided on the furniture door body, a regulating base provided on the main body of furniture, a rotary arm connected between the movable cup seat and the regulating base, an elastic element which is designed to generate start-stop acting force on the movable cup seat at least, wherein the front of the rotary arm is designed as “” shaped structure, the arm lever at its small end is hinged with the movable cup seat through pin shaft and forms an arc-shaped surface which is connected with the elastic member; The top surface of its big end is a plane, and regulating components are provided on the plane and are in coordinated connection with the regulating base; fasteners are provided on the regulating base and are used in coordination with the regulating components for positioning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: GUANGDONG TAIMING METAL PRODUCTS CO. LTD.
    Inventor: Tai Wai Ng
  • Patent number: 9345297
    Abstract: A walker standing assist device for aiding the user of a walker or a wheeled mobility device to stand or arise from a seated position. Most walkers have their hand grips that are too high for normal users to utilize in the standing process. The users hands are directed to an area that locates their position to the walker's support frame members and thus within the center of gravity of the walker. The walker standing assist device generally includes a hand platform disk that is rotatable and pivotable to the users changing hand position in the arising or standing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Inventor: Robert Brady
  • Patent number: 9342101
    Abstract: A biaxial pivoting mechanism for rotating a first casing relative to a second casing is disclosed in the present disclosure. The biaxial pivoting mechanism includes at least one fixing component, a first shaft, a first main gear, a second shaft, a second main gear and a transmission gear set. The fixing component includes a first area and a second area. The first shaft and the second shaft are disposed on the first area and the second area and further connected to the first casing and the second casing respectively. The first main gear and the second main gear are respectively disposed on the first shaft and the second shaft. The transmission gear set is engaged with the first main gear and the second main gear. As the first main gear rotates at a first direction, the second main gear synchronously rotates at a second direction opposite to the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventor: Wen-Chi Hsu
  • Patent number: 9335992
    Abstract: A safe unlocking machine is provided with: an operation direction switching mechanism for selectively switching between a first direction allowance state in which only the operation of an operation unit in the first direction is allowed, and a second direction allowance state in which only the operation of the operation unit in the second direction is allowed; detectors for detecting the action of the safe unlocking machine and generating a detection signal; and a switching controller for controlling an operation direction switching mechanism on the basis of the detection signal from the detectors and thereby selectively setting the direction of movement of the operation unit to the first direction or the second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Lecip Holdings Corporation
    Inventors: Kenji Kimoto, Takeshi Matsuno, Yasuhiro Suzuki
  • Patent number: 9334669
    Abstract: A memorial plaque for a divided portion of the cremated remains in a zip bag of a deceased person, said memorial plaque having a cavity into which the zip bag is received and sealingly closed with a cover. A front face of the memorial plaque adapted to be custom personalized with the person or pet's name or other copy significant to the recipient. In use the cavity and cover faces a support surface such that the memorial plaque does not draw attention to its contents, making it suitable for display in home or office.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Inventor: Larry T. Byndon
  • Patent number: 9328544
    Abstract: A hinge device includes a fitting, a connecting arm, a cam, an elastic member, and a sleeve member. The connecting arm is pivotally connected to the fitting. The cam is located at the connecting arm. The elastic member is mounted to the fitting and includes an end portion having a non-circular cross section. The sleeve member is attached to the elastic member and is in contact with the cam. The sleeve member includes a cavity in which the end portion of the elastic member can be mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignees: King Slide Works Co., Ltd., King Slide Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsiu-Chiang Liang, Ken-Ching Chen, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Patent number: 9309708
    Abstract: A hinge having the characteristics of space-saving and ease of installation is disclosed to include a mounting base member affixed to a base member of a flip-up electronic product, female hinge shafts fixedly mounted in the mounting base member, a male hinge shaft rotatably inserted through the female hinge shafts and connectable to a cover member of the flip-up electronic product, and a lever pivotally mounted at the mounting base member and operable to move the male hinge shaft axially relative to the female hinge shafts between a mounting position where the male hinge shaft is fastened to the cover member of the flip-up electronic product and a dismounting position where the male hinge shaft is disconnected from the cover member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Inventor: Chin-Hsing Horng
  • Patent number: 9305414
    Abstract: A safe unlocking machine includes a currency container that may be moved into and out of a container unit. The currency container includes a coin inlet, a bill inlet, and a lock-incorporated shutter that opens and closes a tag. When the shutter is operated to open, RFID wireless verification is performed between an antenna located in the container unit and the tag of the currency container. When predetermined conditions including accomplishment of the RFID verification are satisfied, rotation of a receiver handle is permitted. When the receiver handle is rotated once, a safe main body of a safe, which is located in the safe unlocking machine, is solely moved rearward. The currency in the safe main body falls down due to its own weight and is stored in the currency container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: LECIP HOLDINGS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kenji Kimoto, Takeshi Matsuno
  • Patent number: 9295347
    Abstract: A hinge clip comprises a mounting member hingedly connected to a support surface. A contact member is pivotally coupled to the support member and biased towards a closed position. An object can be retained between the support member and the contact member. The hinge clip allows album covers or other artworks to be used as doors of openings, or to be displayed on walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Inventor: Geoffrey D. C. Mackay
  • Patent number: 9297190
    Abstract: A hinge device (10) for connecting two door panels (12) of a folding door (14) includes two installation strips (26) and a connection strip (28) connecting the two installation strips (26). An installation slot (44) is formed in each installation strip (26) for receiving an inner end (24) of an associated door panel (12). Two toothed portions (50) are respectively formed on the installation strips (26) and mesh with each other. The connection strip (28) includes two shaft portions (62) respectively received in the toothed portions (50). The installation strips (26) are pivotable relative to the connection strip (28) between first and second positions. In the first position, the door panels (12) are unfolded, and the connection strip (28) is covered by the installation strips (26). In the second position, the door panels (12) are folded, and the toothed portions (50) are located inside of the connection strip (28).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Inventor: Chen-Hsiang Lee
  • Patent number: 9299207
    Abstract: A banknote dispenser of a financial self-service device is provided for storing, separating and discharging banknotes. The banknote dispenser is provided with a housing, a banknote separating mechanism for separating a stack of banknotes piece by piece, a banknote pressing mechanism for pushing the stack of banknotes towards the banknote separating mechanism, and a limiting block for ensuring that the stack of banknotes are separated piece by piece and configured to allow the ends of the stack of banknotes to form an acute angle state when being separated. A banknote picking wheel and a banknote separating wheel assembly of the banknote separating mechanism are each provided with a one-way bearing, and at least one guide rib is arranged on the surface of the limiting block in the stacking direction of the banknotes, and the height of the guide rib reduces progressively in the direction towards the banknote outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: GRG Banking Equipment Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhijian Guo, Qingning Zeng, Yun Lei
  • Patent number: 9290974
    Abstract: A hinge device for a door is provided. The hinge device has two hinge members which engage with each other and a hinge cap. A bearing with one or more tapered ends engages with the hinge members to allow easy opening and closing of a door attached to the hinge device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: SPECIAL-LITE INC.
    Inventor: Mark Alexander
  • Patent number: 9292991
    Abstract: A receptacle assembly for receiving empty containers includes a set of receptacles and a base. The base includes a guide adapted to control orientation of each receptacle in the set of receptacles when a receptacle is assembled on the base. When assembled on the base, each receptacle includes at least one inner side wall arranged adjacent to a side wall of another receptacle in the set of receptacles, and at least one outer side wall that does not face any side wall of a receptacle in the set of receptacles. The upper edge of a first inner side wall of a first receptacle extends downwards from a first intersection between the first inner side wall and one first outer side wall, to a point where the upper edge has a height which is lower than the height of any upper edge of each outer side wall of the first receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: TOMRA NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventor: Peter Lavoie