Patents Examined by Xavier Madison
  • Patent number: 12214429
    Abstract: A hand-held power tool, in particular a hammer drill, includes a tool holder and a housing which has two housing half-shells. The hand-held power tool further includes a drive unit for driving a tool holder arranged in the housing. The drive unit includes at least one drive motor arranged in a motor support and a gear unit arranged in a gear unit housing. The motor support is connected directly to at least one of the two housing half-shells via at least one non-positive connection and at least one positive-locking connection. A relevant fastening axis is assigned to the at least one non-positive connection and to the at least one positive-locking connection. The fastening axis is arranged at right angles to and at a distance from an axis of rotation assigned to the tool holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Fritz Schlegel, Ralf Maier
  • Patent number: 12208935
    Abstract: A wrap replacing apparatus according to the embodiments includes: an insertion port into which a medical device wrapped in a first bag is inserted; a peeler configured to peel off the first bag from the medical device inserted into the insertion port; a wrapper configured to wrap in a second bag the medical device from which the first bag is peeled off; and a take-out port from which the medical device wrapped in the second bag is taken out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: Canon Medical Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Yoshimasa Kobayashi, Yasuhiro Sugawara, Seiichi Nishizuka, Takehiro Fukuzaki, Daisuke Sato, Tatsuaki Kodaka, Akitoshi Sato, Tomio Maehama
  • Patent number: 12208591
    Abstract: A method and system for edge-forming cellulose products from an air-formed cellulose blank structure. The system comprises a first mould part having an edge-forming device with a protruding element configured for compacting and separating fibres of the cellulose blank structure and a second mould part arranged for cooperating with each other. The edge-forming device is movably arranged in relation to a base structure of the first mould part, and is adapted for interacting with a pressure member arranged in the base structure. The method includes the steps: providing the air-formed cellulose blank structure, and forming a compacted edge structure of the cellulose products by separating fibres of the cellulose blank structure with the protruding element, applying an edge-forming temperature, and compacting the cellulose blank structure by applying an edge-forming pressure onto the cellulose blank structure between the protruding element and the second mould part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: PULPAC AB
    Inventors: Martin Ljungberg, Mathias Bergfjord
  • Patent number: 12193918
    Abstract: A carrier unit for a transfer system having a transfer path includes a first carrier and a second carrier, the first and the second carriers being engageable to the transfer path and configured for negotiating the transfer path, wherein the first carrier is coupled to a first gripper configured for cooperating with a second gripper coupled to the second carrier to define a socket for holding one or more products, the socket having a socket geometry determined by a relative position of the first gripper with respect to the second gripper. Each carrier unit includes an angle control device configured to maintain the socket geometry upon negotiation of the transfer path by the carrier unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: Fameccanica.Data S.p.A.
    Inventors: Gabriele Sablone, Massimiliano Rossetti, Carlo Di Sabatino, Marco Delli Rocioli
  • Patent number: 12185897
    Abstract: A system includes a power tool and a suction device that is connected to the power tool via a suction hose. The power tool is drivable into a wall or into a substrate by a negative pressure produced by the suction device. A method includes driving the power tool into the wall or into the substrate by using the negative pressure produced by the suction device that is connected to the power tool via the suction hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: Hilti Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Marco Balter, Hans-Joerg Rieger
  • Patent number: 12187006
    Abstract: A bag forming apparatus for forming a flat bottom of a bag includes a base, opposing sidewalls that extend upright relative to the base, and a top that is operably coupled to an upper portion of each of the sidewalls. The top has an intermediate pivot axis between the sidewalls that enables the top to pivot about the pivot axis between a collapsed state and an expanded state. In the collapsed state, the upper portions of the respective sidewalls are closer together and the top extends upright relative to the base to form a tip for insertion into an opening of the bag. In the expanded state, the upper portions of the respective sidewalls are spaced further apart and the top extends horizontally relative to the base to form a platform for forming the flat bottom of the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: Ranpak Corp.
    Inventors: Brian J. Stinard, Robert C. Cheich, Dennis J. Wagner
  • Patent number: 12186865
    Abstract: An electric tool system includes: a motor; an output shaft to be coupled to a tip tool; a transmission mechanism that transmits motive power of the motor to the output shaft; an acquirer that acquires, based on a current flowing through the motor, a torque value related to output torque provided by the tip tool; and a controller that has a torque management mode in which the controller controls the motor in accordance with an operating command entered by a user through a trigger switch and prevents the torque value from exceeding an upper limit value. The controller controls, when finding a predetermined condition satisfied in the torque management mode, a velocity of the motor into a predetermined restriction value irrespective of a manipulative variable of the trigger switch. The predetermined condition includes a condition that the torque value reach a threshold value smaller than the upper limit value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Itaru Murui, Shota Fujii, Kotaro Momoeda
  • Patent number: 12175409
    Abstract: An embodiment for ameliorating reusable packaging for cognitive commerce shipments is provided. The embodiment may include receiving information relating to a product to be shipped in a reusable package and historical sensor data obtained from a knowledge corpus. The embodiment may also include predicting a size of the reusable package in which to ship the product. The embodiment may further include identifying a required level of inflation of an array of balloons in the reusable package. The embodiment may also include inflating a plurality of balloons in the array of balloons consistent with the required level of inflation. The embodiment may further include in response to determining the product does not require additional protection, deflating each inflated balloon in the array of balloons upon delivery of the product to the final destination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Randy A. Rendahl, Jeremy R. Fox, Martin G. Keen, Sarbajit K. Rakshit
  • Patent number: 12162080
    Abstract: A housing holding a stator has increased rigidity. A vibration driver drill includes a motor including a stator and a rotor rotatable relative to the stator, a gear case in front of the motor, a gear in the gear case to receive rotation of the rotor, an output shaft protruding frontward from the gear case to receive rotation from the gear, an integral cylindrical housing accommodating the motor and including a front portion with an opening and a rear portion closed, a gear case housing connected to the front portion of the integral cylindrical housing and including a right part and a left part and holding the gear case, and a grip housing extending downward from the gear case housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: MAKITA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Takeshi Kamiya
  • Patent number: 12161335
    Abstract: A method of applying a buttress to a surgical stapler end effector comprises positioning a buttress assembly between an anvil and a staple cartridge of the end effector. The buttress assembly comprises a buttress body and an adhesive material. The adhesive material faces either an underside of the anvil or a deck of the staple cartridge. The anvil is in an open position relative to the staple cartridge during the act of positioning the buttress assembly between the anvil and the staple cartridge. The method further comprises moving the anvil toward the staple cartridge then moving the anvil back to the open position. The buttress assembly is adhered to the underside of the anvil or the deck of the staple cartridge via the adhesive material with the anvil moved back to the open position. The adhesive material comprises a bioabsorbable polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Rao S. Bezwada, Jason L Harris, Prudence A. Vulhop, Mark S. Zeiner, Charles J. Scheib
  • Patent number: 12161775
    Abstract: A sterilization validation system and method are disclosed that ensure sterilization of packaging materials that contain certain sterilized items that have been sterilized in a cleanroom environment. In accordance with the disclosed subject matter, garments (or other items or materials) that are sterilized inside autoclave or breather bags may be secured within tote liners that ensure sterility of the exterior of the breather bags containing the garments. Not only is it possible to ensure a recipient that the garment is sterile, but it is also possible to verify that the outside of the breather bag itself is also sterile, since the breather bag will remain sterilized inside the tote liner during shipping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: VESTIS GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Gensinger, Michael J. Rataj
  • Patent number: 12157214
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a fastening device, comprising a main body and a holding part, wherein the main body constitutes a main plane, and the holding part and the main body are rotatably connected to each other; and the holding part comprises a first arm and a second arm, the first arm is provided with a first connection mechanism and a second connection mechanism, the first arm is rotatably connected to the main body via the first connection mechanism, and the second arm is rotatably connected to the first arm via the second connection mechanism. Such a fastening device can be used for the installation of floorings. Not only can the height of a handle be changed, but also the angle at which the handle is held can be changed at the same time. Moreover, the fastening device is further provided with a detachable auxiliary moving device, which can easily move a base during use, but the auxiliary moving device can be removed when it is not needed, which is convenient for packaging and transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignee: HANGZHOU GREAT STAR INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Weiyi Wang
  • Patent number: 12144500
    Abstract: A surgical instrument. The surgical instrument includes an elongated channel configured to support a staple cartridge, an anvil pivotably connected to the elongated channel, a knife mechanically coupled to the staple cartridge, an electric motor and a control circuit electrically connected to the electric motor. The control circuit is configured to change a firing motion a first way based on a first value of a projected peak firing force and a second way based on a second value of the projected peak firing force value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Jason L. Harris, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Mark D. Overmyer
  • Patent number: 12145762
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a system for capsule sealing using an improved sealing head for applying a top to a can is contemplated. The improved sealing head is contemplated as being capable of producing a sealed can having greater adhesion and strength in at least one area of the can edge, and a weaker adhesion in the remaining area of the can edge, in order to simplify opening and to reduce any requirements for the use of non-metallic adhesives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: ECOCAP'S S.r.l.
    Inventors: Jacopo Cassoli, Nicola Giuliani, Federico Catozzi
  • Patent number: 12134490
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for blister packaging are disclosed. An assembly utilizing interchangeable inserts allows for a variety of blister packaging to be sealed with corresponding labels that are anchored into proper orientation through the use of locator pins. Blisters are nested into inserts and held in a fixed position while label sheets having holes for receiving locator pins are inserted onto the assembly. Visual indicators on labels identify pull flaps, and tear slits provide evidence of tampering with packaged blisters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Inventor: Gary L. Sharpe
  • Patent number: 12127889
    Abstract: A force limiting apparatus for a surgical instrument to prevent too much force being applied to the jaws of the instrument. The instrument has a body with a drive shaft coupled to a pair of jaws, a bearing tube secured to the drive shaft, and a pair of tracks carrying a pivot pin that is biased into one end of the track. A lever is coupled to the pivot pin and abuts the bearing tube to move the bearing tube and close the jaws when squeezed by a user. If the lever is over actuated, the pivot pin will slide along the track against the bias of the spring assembly with the lever pivoting about the bearing tube rather than the pivot pin. As a result, the additional movement of lever does not result in any addition force being transmitted to the drive shaft via the bearing tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: Conmed Corporation
    Inventors: Mason Williams, Michael L. Koltz, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12128177
    Abstract: A blister packaging for a pharmaceutical cartridge or capsule and methods of forming same are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: MannKind Corporation
    Inventor: Michael S. Bergey
  • Patent number: 12116171
    Abstract: The present invention relates to improvements for shopping and merchandise bags with integral handles. Disclosed is a bag with integral handles and closure elements located below the integral handles. Further disclosed is a process for manufacturing a reclosable bag with integral handles. The handles and bag may be formed from a wave-cut polymeric tube. In addition, the handles of the bag may be formed from a wave-cut polymeric tube while the body of the bag is formed from a side-gusseted polymeric tube. The disclosed bags and methods to make such bags provide cost effective solutions for providing reclosable bags with integral handles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: Poly-America, L.P.
    Inventor: Michael A Ross
  • Patent number: 12110141
    Abstract: The present invention provides a packaging apparatus for picking up a set of articles from a first conveying line and releasing into a package at a second conveying line, simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV S.A.
    Inventors: Philippe Jean Marie Duperray, Wim Dekocker
  • Patent number: 12103744
    Abstract: A packet for cigarette industry products, having a tray for receiving at least one group of products, and a device and a method for producing the same. The packet is characterized in that the tray is specified for receiving at least two groups of products, and in that at least one separator for delimiting two receptacle spaces for in each case at least one group of products is disposed in an interior of the tray, and in that the separator is formed from a wall of the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Focke & Co. (GmbH & Co. KG)
    Inventor: Dirk Förstmann