Patents Examined by William Miller
  • Patent number: 9609770
    Abstract: A hinge torque fixing structure, comprising a hinge, a fulcrum and a torque shrapnel, wherein one end of the hinge is used for connecting a main body of electronic products, and the opposite end is provided with a circular hinge hole; one end of the fulcrum is used for connecting a lid of the main body, which is characterized in: the torque shrapnel is a ring-shaped polygonal shrapnel, wherein one end of the torque shrapnel is provided with an opening, each of two ends of the opening forming an outwardly protruding flange; when the torque shrapnel is disposed between the hinge and the hinge hole, the torque by rotating the hinge relative to the hinge hole is enhanced to keep the hinge closely rotated relative to the hinge hole without loose when there is an angle therebetween during positioning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: LEECO TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventor: Danny Ju
  • Patent number: 9603766
    Abstract: A coffin or container that can be erected or assembled from a substantially knock down or flat state, which includes:—a primary tension panel;—a pair of side panels; and—a pair of end panels; wherein, in an assembled form, an end of each said side panel is releasably attached to each end panel via complementary engaging features on each side panel to define a substantially quadrilateral wall, such that said primary tension panel, when located substantially within said wall, places at least said side panels in tension to thereby retain said primary tension panel within said wall and define, at least in part, a cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: DEPARTURE LOUNGE CASKETS LIMITED
    Inventor: Andrew Paul Mitchell
  • Patent number: 9603767
    Abstract: A cremains storage assembly includes a fishing lure that may be cast into a body of water. The fishing lure may contain cremains. A sleeve is coupled to the fishing lure and the sleeve may fill the fishing lure with the cremains. A cap is removably coupled to the sleeve and the cap may retain the cremains in the fishing lure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas Filler, Tina Filler
  • Patent number: 9605460
    Abstract: A hinge dampening device is provided for a granulation processor having a bowl and a lid. A dampening device includes first and second spaced apart hinge supports fixed to the bowl and a pin extending through the lid collar residing between the hinge supports. The first end of the pin is fixed to the first hinge support, and a second end of the pin extends through the second hinge support. An adjustable compressive force is applied axially to the hinge supports and lid collar to create frictional resistance to rotation of the lid. The rotational resistance provides controlled opening and closing of the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Freund—Vector Corporation
    Inventors: Nicholas Decker, Nigel P. Wright
  • Patent number: 9596952
    Abstract: A secured receiving arrangement for a delivered parcel includes a parcel receptacle for the delivered parcel to be enclosed therein; a lock arrangement to lock and unlock the lid of the parcel receptacle; and a securing device to secure the parcel receptacle to a door at the property to where the delivered parcel is addressed. The securing device is attached at one end to the parcel receptacle and at the other end includes an abutment such that when the securing device is slid under the door and the door is then closed, un-securing the parcel receptacle from the door is prevented by the abutment of the securing device engaging the internal side of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Inventor: Carl Joseph Mencel
  • Patent number: 9597248
    Abstract: A casket system includes a casket container and a height adjustment mechanism. The casket container has a bottom, a head end panel, a foot end panel, and rollers supported by the bottom. The height adjustment mechanism includes a threaded shaft, a worm nut, and a crossbar. The threaded shaft extends at least partly in the vertical direction. The shaft is rotatably coupled to the casket container proximate the head end panel. The worm nut is rigidly secured to the crossbar. The worm nut rotatably engages the threaded shaft and translates rotational movement into axial movement along the shaft. The crossbar includes spaced-apart extensions extending from an edge thereof away from the head end panel. The spaced-apart extensions are configured to contact and engage a casket insert that is sized and configured to receive a deceased. The axial movement of the worm nut causes the crossbar to move vertically with respect to the head end panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Vandor Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald H. Davis, Gary L. Cox
  • Patent number: 9599191
    Abstract: A ferrule 10 for attachment to an end of a wire rope R is disclosed. The ferrule comprises an open end 12 into which the end of the wire rope can be received for securement in the ferrule. The ferrule also comprises an end 14 that opposes the open end. The ferrule further comprises an axis Ax extending between the open and opposing ends. The ferrule is configured at or around at least one of the open and opposing ends such that the ferrule is able to mate with a corresponding formation of a socket 50 into which the ferrule can be received in use. Also disclosed is a socket 50 adapted to the ferrule, and a mechanism for axially locking the ferrule in the socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Bekaert Wire Ropes Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Andrew Morgan, Wilfred de Sain
  • Patent number: 9597249
    Abstract: Body containment constructions, materials, and methods of use for bio-cremation processes are disclosed. Preferably, the containment constructions of the present invention provide the functionality of liquid containment and also the functionality of body presentment for viewing purposes, if desired, in addition to bio-degradability. Advantageously, liquid containment is provided in a body containment construction that is sufficiently liquid impervious, allows for body transport by sufficient structural support, and is decomposable within the time period for a bio-cremation process. More preferably, the containment construction will dissolve or decompose within a normal procedural time period without leaving any component remaining from the containment construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: KRS, LLC
    Inventors: Renata Fenton, Anne Sofie Lefèvre
  • Patent number: 9580133
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly that has been designed to give a controlled floating action to the grip that can be adjusted by varying the different cushioning isolator mechanisms within the grip, or by varying the number of tuning washers. The Shock Absorbing Grip Assembly is comprised of one or more grip end clamps; one or more cavities in said grip end clamps; a grip sleeve having one or more protruding engagement members; one or more elastomeric isolator inserts housed within each of said one or more cavities in said grip end clamps, wherein said one or more protruding engagement members mates within said cavities housing said elastomeric isolator inserts; and an outer elastomer grip; whereby said grip sleeve is free floating and has torsional, rotational, linear and axial shock absorbing capacity. The isolator inserts may be elastomer inserts of varying durometer material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Inventor: Brandon P. Aymar
  • Patent number: 9580927
    Abstract: A device for displaying items on a grave marker and a method for using the device are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Inventors: Charles Christopher Heil, Deborah A. Heil, Charles N. Heil
  • Patent number: 9569908
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (10, 30, 40, 50) for receiving notes of value, comprising a base body (12) and a lid (14) for closing an opening of the base body (12). Another aspect of the invention relates to a device (60) for displaying the opening of a lid (14) closing an opening of a base body (12) of a cash box (10, 30, 40, 50, 80). Both devices (10, 30, 40, 50, 60) comprise a sensor (16, 64) for detecting the opening of the lid (14) and a display unit (18). Further, the devices (10, 30, 40, 50, 60) comprise a control unit (20) that controls the display unit (18) in such a manner that, at least when the sensor (16, 64) has detected an unauthorized opening of the lid (14), that the display unit (18) displays information on the opening of the lid (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH
    Inventors: Ralf Houben, Oliver Dietz, Marco Goltz
  • Patent number: 9565960
    Abstract: Mailbox comprising at least two compartments, a first compartment for receiving letters and a second compartment for receiving packages, each compartment comprising a respective access door, first locking means being provided for locking the door of the first compartment and second locking means being provided for locking the door of the second compartment, wherein the arrangement is such that the unlocking of the door of the second compartment locked by the second locking means is made by the unlocking of the door of the first compartment locked by the first locking means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Inventor: Noel Gerard
  • Patent number: 9567766
    Abstract: In accordance with an example implementation of this disclosure, a platform for a cemetery lowering device comprises a base and a lid. The base has tapered edges, a non-skid surface, and an opening within the approximate center of the base for a casket to be lowered through the base. The lid is configured to be removably secured to the base and, when secured to the base, cover the opening The platform may comprise one or more receptacles for attaching variable-height footings. The base may comprise a frame and a skin. The lid may comprise a flange that extends into the opening when the lid is secured to the base. The lid may comprise a shoulder that extends over a top surface of the base when the lid is secured to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Inventors: Stephen Sabo, Jr., Joseph A. Greco
  • Patent number: 9566204
    Abstract: A display case for holding mementos having a pair of opposed ends, a pair of opposed sides, a bottom, and a top which defines the display case and forms an interior space within for holding the mementos, the top having an opening therein to permit access to the interior space. A cover is provided for selectively closing the top opening of the case. The bottom of the display case is configured to have a central indentation for accommodating an apex of a lid of a casket, a pair of rounded feet on each side of the indentation for providing a sturdy base upon which the display case sits on the lid, and a pair of stabilizing fins extending outwardly and downwardly to each side of the bottom of the display case to stabilize the display case on a curved or inclined top surface of the lid of the casket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Inventor: Monique Perri
  • Patent number: 9565961
    Abstract: A mailbox includes a hollow housing having a rear wall, an outer wall and an open front in communication with an interior mail receptacle. Within the mail receptacle is an actuator that deploys a delivery indicator when the access door is opened. Accordingly, when a mail carrier opens the door, the indicator automatically pivots downwardly to a vertical position, extending below the bottom surface of the housing, to conspicuously notify a user that mail has been delivered. The released indicator also exposes a textual alert message inscribed on the housing rear wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Inventor: Richard V. Kirschner, Sr.
  • Patent number: 9567787
    Abstract: A door stop device, includes a blocking mechanism (2) and a guiding arm (1), one of these being fastened to the opening part of the door, the other being fastened to the frame, the blocking mechanism (2) including a braking element (24) pressed against a braking roller (21) which is kept in contact with the guiding arm (1), the axle (22) of the braking roller (21) being allowed to move relatively to the body of blocking mechanism (2) within specified limits, the blocking mechanism (2) also including elastic elements (26) defined to bring braking roller (21) and braking element (24), back in compression against each other. A mobile interface unit (25), allows to modulate the load generated by the elastic elements (26), increasing the load when braking roller (21) is in locked position and decreasing the load when braking roller (21) rotates freely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Inventor: Andre Prieur
  • Patent number: 9554646
    Abstract: A system and methods of securely storing biological samples prior to the secure transportation of the biological and/or biohazardous specimens to a depository where the system can determine the locations and pickup times of the couriers transporting the enclosures from the storage unit to the depository.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Inventors: Keith Charette, Lynn Nordyk, Karen Paolella
  • Patent number: 9555741
    Abstract: A pivot mechanism for a vehicle external rear view mirror assembly is disclosed. The mechanism includes: a base frame portion and a case frame portion mounted to the base frame portion for rotation about a pivot axis. A detent operable between the base frame portion and the case frame portion is provided. The detent has an engaged position and a disengaged position, the disengaged position allowing the rotation about the pivot axis. A spring mechanism clamps the case frame portion to the base frame portion and a first set of detent features to a second set of detent features. A support arm having an attachment end and a floating end is provided. An attachment end is fixed to, and is fixed against rotation with respect to the case frame portion, and the second set of detent features is fixed against rotation with respect to the base frame portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: SMR Patents S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Nathan Di Giusto, Simon Orme, Simon Belcher, Daniel Flynn
  • Patent number: 9557776
    Abstract: A hinge resistively holds an orientation between first and second members. The hinge has an elongated shaft with a head mating with a bore in the first member. A key is rotatably disposed on an axel portion of the shaft and has a tab mating with a slot in the second member. A friction ring is disposed on the shaft adjacent the key, and keyed to rotated with the shaft. The friction ring and the key have opposing bearing surfaces to hold their relative position by friction. One of the friction ring and the key can have a dimple while the other has a detent. A spring is carried by the shaft and biases the key and the friction ring together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: ZAGG Intellectual Property Holding Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Dan Oakeson
  • Patent number: 9556658
    Abstract: A door checker for a vehicle includes a hinge rotatably connecting a door to a vehicle body and having a shaft, a slider penetratingly inserted into the shaft and linearly moving with rotational force of the shaft, and a checking unit linearly reciprocating in a radial direction of the shaft by the slider. By implementing a manipulation feeling in opening and closing a door by increasing a section for checking the door by converting a rotational movement of the door into a linear movement based on a screw principle, operability can be improved to enhance marketability, and durability can be enhanced by increasing the section for implementing operating force for opening and closing a door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Pusan National University Industry—University Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Yoong Ho Jung, Hyung Don Kim, Sung Min Son