Patents Issued in February 17, 2004
  • Patent number: 6691860
    Abstract: A material handling apparatus includes a first support member, for supportively carrying a pair of opposed jaw members, and a second support member which is slidably attached to the first support member, for linear movement with respect thereto. The second support member has at least one slot formed therein. The apparatus also includes a pair of opposed jaws, which cooperate to define a workpiece-holding space therebetween. The jaws are pivotally attached to one another and to the first support member. Each of the jaws has a hinge portion and an extension opposite the hinge portion. The extension may be made detachable from the hinge portion. The hinge portion of each jaw has an inner portion and an outer portion, with the hinge portions closely aligned with each other. Each of the jaws also has a support post connected to the respective outer portion thereof, and the support posts fit slidably in the slot of the second support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Gary J. Osterfeld, Gary G. Parent
  • Patent number: 6691861
    Abstract: A discharge chute for the unloading auger of a combine is provided with a discharge opening which provides maximum discharge flow rate and maximum clearance for moving and positioning of the auger. The discharge chute has an upper surface extending downwardly at a first angle relative to a horizontal plane, and a lower surface extending downwardly in a second angle relative to a horizontal plane. The first angle of the upper surface is greater than the second angle of the lower surface. The discharge chute also includes an internally mounted dribble door pivotal between raised and lowered positions. The door prevents grain dribble when in the upper position, and allows unobstructed grain discharge when in the lowered position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Mark J. Reimer, Mark C. DePoorter, Garrick W. Herbst, Edwin M. Gerber, Lawrence P. Begyn
  • Patent number: 6691862
    Abstract: A chain link with bushing in a drive chain where the bushing comprises at least one drain bole for draining liquid inappropriately collected in the bushing. In a further development of the invention, especially in connection with conveyor chains, the bushing comprises a bushing insert with contact surface for the chain pin, where the bushing insert is provided with drain holes. The invention is preferably used in connection with conveyor chains, in particular by the production of foodstuffs by freezing temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Gram Equipment A/S
    Inventor: Rud Mogens
  • Patent number: 6691863
    Abstract: An eyeglass case of the fold-over envelope-type wherein a loop of elastic material is stitched into the interior of the case in the hinge or fold area to receive a writing instrument such as a ballpoint pen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: Albertine Veenstra
  • Patent number: 6691864
    Abstract: A wrap-around package that exposes the products within, but provides sufficient space for marketing and advertising materials. The wrap-around package comprises at least two container-receiving structures and a central compartment for display of a washing aid or other accessory. The package is formed from a base sheet having a plurality of fold-lines that define a plurality of panels. A method for forming a wrap-around package is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Rock-Tenn Company
    Inventor: James L. Capo
  • Patent number: 6691865
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an article of manufacture having a reflective design thereon, as well as a method for manufacture thereof. The article of manufacture, such as a tire cover, comprises a substrate having a display surface, at least one adhesive material disposed on the display surface, and a first pigmented material arranged in a first design pattern and adhered to the display surface by the adhesive material, where the first pigmented material includes a plurality of glass particles operative to reflect light received from a light source. A second pigmented material, such as a reflective or non-reflective material of a different color, may be adhered to the display surface in a second design pattern. The present invention also provides a transfer pattern, and method for forming the same, that is for use in transferring a reflective design to a display surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: Christopher E. Fischer
  • Patent number: 6691866
    Abstract: A golf bag is provided with a dual strap carrying device designed so that the golf bag may be suspended from both shoulders. The golf bag is oriented transversely across the back of the wearer and includes a liquid refreshment pocket for holding a bottle in an upright position accessible to the hand of the wearer. For example, when worn by a right handed user, the bottle pocket, which is on top of or near the ball pocket is easily accessible to the wearer's left hand. The bottle will be held in an upright position adjacent the wearer's left side for right handed golfers, and may be reached by the left hand without difficulty. The bottle pocket is configured to tightly hold the bottle against the bag, such that the bottle is in an upright position when the bag is worn across the back. The bottle pocket could include vent holes for draining any condensation or other liquid which collects in the bottle pocket. The bottle pocket is sized to fit standard size bottles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Izzo Golf Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Klock
  • Patent number: 6691867
    Abstract: A sharps disposal assembly has a recessed unwinder opening in a container lid. The recess has a vertical wall portion integral with a horizontal platform for locating the bottom wall of a tube holder. Another vertical wall portion depending downwardly from the platform has a width congruent with the nose portion of the tube holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventors: Christopher R. Bickel, Gregory P. Reimer, John D. Macarell, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6691868
    Abstract: A retainer card is disclosed which includes a pair of fold lines, a main section, and a center section. Opening(s) formed in the main section cooperate with opening(s) formed in the center section so as to form at least one receptacle for a surgical or medical device. The main section is deflectable from a relaxed configuration to a flexed configuration when a surgical or medical device is inserted into a corresponding one of the receptacle(s). The retainer card and the surgical or medical device(s) contained therein can be inserted into an outer sterilizable envelope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventor: Constance E. Roshdy
  • Patent number: 6691869
    Abstract: A folding box having a rectangular pack casing, a lid part which is connected on the border side of the pack casing and is provided with an insertion flap which engages in the pack casing, wherein articulated in the base region, on one of the four walls which form the pack casing, is a base part provided with an insertion flap which engages in the pack casing, there being articulated on the insertion flap an extension which forms an inner base and at least comprises an inner-base flap, which is articulated on the insertion flap, and an adhesive flap, which is articulated on the inner-base flap and, with the folding box in the completed state, is adhesively bonded to a first side wall, which is located opposite a second side wall, which is in contact with the insertion flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Beiersdorf AG
    Inventors: Holger Knaack, Klaus-Peter Stange, Günther Schultz
  • Patent number: 6691870
    Abstract: A blister cardboard pack for sensitive goods to be packaged comprising readily volatile and/or moisture-sensitive components, in a configuration preventing the entrance of moisture and/or the escape of volatile components, comprising a blister card (1), which in a manner known per se is configured either as one piece or, e.g. as a folding card (1, 1′), in two pieces, as a carrier for a blister cap (2) of transparent material containing the goods to be packaged, which blister card (1) and blister cap (2) are connected to each other by at least one sealing lacquer film (3, 3′), characterized in that between the blister card (1) and the blister cap (2) there is arranged a barrier layer (4) which is impermeable to water vapour and/or volatile components and which is connected in a media-tight manner, on the one hand, to the blister card (1) and, on the other hand, to the blister cap (2) by means of at least one sealing lacquer pressure-sensitive adhesive film (3, 3′).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: LTS Lohmann Therapie-Systeme AG
    Inventors: Detlef Palm, Peter Schwarz
  • Patent number: 6691871
    Abstract: A personalized message-blanket package enclosing a plurality of customer-selected tangible items for delivery to a plurality of recipients. In the preferred embodiment, the package comprises a blanket that completely covers its outer surface with the customer's message imprinted or otherwise impressed thereon. The present invention also provides a system and a method for generating such a message-blanket package by a customer interfacing with a personal computer that is connected to the Internet or to an intranet. By engaging with this interface, the customer gains interactive access to specially-designed software located on a host file-server in order to generate a customized multifaceted message consisting of a combination of pertinent verbiage, graphics images, clipart, and music. This customized message is physically imprinted upon the outer surface of the front and back panel of the message-blanket package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: Elizabeth Moeller
  • Patent number: 6691872
    Abstract: A method for producing cosmetic samplers that incorporates the genuine cosmetic through the use of bulk thin film application techniques such as extrusion or spray technology. The method comprises first applying a cosmetic slurry to a base substrate and then attaching a cover sheet by means of an adhesive on either wide-web offset or label equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Aki, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Berman, William Deierlein, Michael Parrotta, Phillip Cameron, Allan Cameron, III
  • Patent number: 6691873
    Abstract: This invention provides an improved one-piece displace device and folding carton. The carton can be shipped in a relatively flat configuration, but folds to a useful and interesting three-dimensional shape. The carton can dispense tissue papers, paper towels or surgical gloves, among other things. The carton may include a diorama or a pop-up display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Lit-Pac, Inc.
    Inventor: Frederick A. Healey
  • Patent number: 6691874
    Abstract: A sheet stacking device, comprised of a sheet support bed having a plurality of side-by-side rollers that are freely rotatable about an associated roller axis. A drive assembly moves the sheet support bed in a predetermined direction along a closed path. The path has a horizontal upper run and a horizontal lower run, and is dimensioned such that a space exists between the first end and the second end of the sheet support bed as the sheet support bed moves along the path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Nikko Materials USA, Inc.
    Inventor: Hermann Wursthorn
  • Patent number: 6691875
    Abstract: A rack unit for stacking storage medium disks such as compact disks (CDs) in a stacked cylindrical arrangement attached by arms to a vertical post attached to an enlarged base support. The cylindrical arrangement is oriented to be off-center in relation to the base support. The unit includes substantially planar and flat narrow support arms for holding and supporting the disks, so that the disks can be closely stacked to one another. The arms can include flat and planar clip ends thicker than the rest of the arms for snapably attaching about vertical post, where a step edge allows for an exterior edge of the disk to abut against it. The narrow support ends can include a wider substantially flat and planar support surface having an upwardly protruding and flexible hub portion which can snugly fit within the through-holes of the disks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Ployhistor International, Inc.
    Inventor: Carl Jonas Peter Schönning
  • Patent number: 6691876
    Abstract: A semiconductor wafer cassette has a first side wall, a second side wall opposite the first side wall, a front surface, and a back surface opposite the front surface. A body defines an internal bay portion with slots for vertically receiving wafers, each slot of the internal bay portion having one support slab. The body also includes two parallel legs for supporting the cassette and a handle for handling the cassette.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Yu-Pin Tsai, Chih-Min Pao, Ching-Feng Tseng, Fu-Tang Chu
  • Patent number: 6691877
    Abstract: An archery bow rack includes a lower support member for supporting the bow's weight, and an upper catch with a movable surface for restraining the bowstring, such that the bow is held generally upright. The catch and lower support member are such that a number of bows can be stored in the rack with minimal side clearance between adjacent bows, as the bows can be inserted or removed in straight in or out motion. In some embodiments, the catch snaps into a string-restraining position in response to forcing the bowstring into the catch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: Robert J. Ohm
  • Patent number: 6691878
    Abstract: A dynamic system for elevating and bracing horizontal load bearing arms carried by one or more vertical members, singularly or in pairs. The arm and brace system of the present invention is adapted to allow a load to be raised to an elevated storage position and then easily and promptly lowered for access as needed. The design is scaleable to accommodate three-dimensional specifications particular to an application, and adaptable to lifting mechanisms of various weight capacities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: Ernest G. Ouitz
  • Patent number: 6691879
    Abstract: A laundry cart system includes a frame assembly that has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion and second portions have a pair of vertical support members, a pair of lateral support members extend between the pair of vertical support members, an upper pair of longitudinal support members and a lower pair of longitudinal support members. The second upper pair of longitudinal support members has a spaced substantially parallel relationship with the second lower pair of longitudinal support members. The first portion is couplable to the second portion for forming a support frame has a rectangular cross-section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: Adriana Alvarez
  • Patent number: 6691880
    Abstract: An improved storage rack system having a pick deck that allows for easy access to loads on pallets by order pickers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Konstant Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony N. Kostant
  • Patent number: 6691881
    Abstract: A combined locomotive and crane construction (10) including a locomotive unit (11) having an elongated undercarriage member (21) provided with a front section (22) and a rear section (23) wherein the front section (22) provides a support platform for a locomotive engine (20) and a control cab (25) and the rear section (23) provides a support platform for a crane unit (12) having an extensible crane boom (34) that is rotatably disposed over the rear section 23 of the undercarriage member (21).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: Aaron A. Masse
  • Patent number: 6691882
    Abstract: A rail-borne handling machine for handling containers and bulk materials in seaports and inland harbors includes a framework for carrying load bearing means and includes gantry supports arranged on the framework. Rail-based traveling gears are connected to the gantry supports of the framework via articulated connections for supporting the framework on rails. Balancers connected to the gantry supports via articulated connections and at least four steerable tire-based traveling gears are connected to the framenwork via the balancers. The at least four steerable tire-based traveling gears are symmetrical to a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis of said handling machine. Tho handling machine is maneuverable via the at least four steerable tire-based traveling gears when the rail-based traveling gears are raised from the rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Gottwald Port Technology GmbH
    Inventors: Manfred Beyer, Kurt Hartmann, Dieter Klessinger
  • Patent number: 6691883
    Abstract: A connection assembly including a one piece liner member for use in a connection assembly utilized in either an articulated coupling arrangement and/or a slackless drawbar arrangement for connecting together adjacently disposed ends of a pair of railway vehicles in a semi-permanent manner is provided. The one piece liner member comprises a substantially solid member having a substantially spherical inner surface for positioning around a predetermined portion of a spherical member of a connection assembly. The male connection member of the railway coupling device includes an aperture having a predetermined configuration and an inner surface formed by this aperture. A retainer member is provided for engaging at least a portion of the inner surface of the male connection member to form a substantially spherical inner surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Westinghouse Air Brake Co.
    Inventor: David W. Daugherty, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6691884
    Abstract: A portable cooler tray device for storing foods and beverages on ice while being at a remote location. The portable cooler tray device includes a first tray section; and also includes a second tray section being connected to the first tray section and also being extendable and retractable relative to the first tray section; and further includes a seal for making the first and second tray sections leak-proof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: Robert F. Dwyer
  • Patent number: 6691885
    Abstract: A collapsible storage container is provided. The storage container includes first and second collapsible walls and first and second removable walls. In its assembled configuration, the collapsible walls and the removable walls of the storage containers define an interior volume area for receiving fabricated products therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: Edmund W. Brown
  • Patent number: 6691886
    Abstract: The invention relates to a resealable plastic packaging container (1) consisting of a tray (2) and a lid film (3) which in the sealing area (4) is sealed to the tray (2) such that it can be at least partly peeled back. The plastic packaging container comprises at least one hook and loop closure (9, 10, 11) whose two complementary parts (9′, 10′, 11′) are arranged opposite each other on the tray (2) and lid film (3), respectively, and by means of which the plastic packaging container can be resealed after the peel-back seal has been opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Convenience Food Systems B.V.
    Inventors: Dieter Berndt, Matthias Giebel, Christoph Waldau, Ulrich Reiners, Rudi Fux, Roland Karlsson
  • Patent number: 6691887
    Abstract: A rake storage system to store a rake adjacent a sand trap of a golf course, and to selectively elevate the rake for use, includes an elongated container to be disposed underground adjacent the sand trap in a substantially vertical orientation. A rake is removably disposed within the elongated container. A mechanical lifting mechanism is disposed in the elongated container to elevate the rake. A releasable retaining mechanism is disposed in the container to retain the rake in the container, and includes a lip formed in the container, and a protrusion disposed on the rake near the distal end adjacent the rake head. The protrusion is engagable with the lip to retain the rake in the container when the rake is disposed in the container. A flange can be formed about the inside of the container. A collar can be disposed around the rake near a distal end adjacent a rake head to engage the flange when the rake is received within the container to substantially close the container below the flange and the collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventors: Warren J. Christensen, Dave Meyers
  • Patent number: 6691888
    Abstract: In a fuel tank (1) for a motor vehicle, a cap (4) which closes off an installation opening (3) has a metal insert (11). The metal insert (11) has a pressure-exerting surface (13) which faces toward an edge (9) which laterally delimits the installation opening (3). This construction prevents settling of the material, which in the long term leads to leaks from the fuel tank (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Rainer Moser, Bing Sun
  • Patent number: 6691889
    Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for a fuel tank for heavy vehicles. A middle section, which consists of plastic or aluminum material with an at least essentially identical transcurrent cross section in a horizontal direction viewed in the longitudinal direction, exhibits internal partitions extending horizontally in the longitudinal direction and bulkheads extending across the aforementioned partitions in the longitudinal direction. Pairs of end pieces forming end walls exhibit essentially the same profile as the circumference of the middle section and at least parts of the cross section of the partitions as end pieces which meet one another and middle sections for welding together at the respective ends of the assembled fuel tank. The partitions of the end pieces exhibit recesses forming connecting paths between the various formed sections in the middle section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Teknikkusten AB
    Inventor: Ingemar Falk
  • Patent number: 6691890
    Abstract: In different situations it is desired to be able to both eat food and drink beverage without sitting at a table or having other access to flat surfaces upon which to place the plate and beverage container. This desirability has been solved by the design of a plate with at least one section (7) for food and another separate section (1) for placement of a beverage container (6), with the transition space between the two creating a recessed area on the bottom side (9) which together with the plate's outer edge (3) produces a handle which makes it possible with just one hand to hold both the plate and the beverage container so that the other hand is free to eat food with fingers or utensils, or pick up the beverage container, or used for some other task.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: Bjorn Olaf Hjalmar Persson
  • Patent number: 6691891
    Abstract: An automatic product advance mechanism for dispensing merchandise on vending machines shelves is presented. A combination of electronic and mechanical components enables the disclosed system to automatically adjust for dispensing different product packaging formats and dimensions. Protected by a front clear gate-shield the products are loaded on an upright position on top of a base-rack, escorted by interchangeable column dividers and supported by a sliding carrier back-sled. The system operates by energizing a gear motor pivot ably connected to a crank-slider mechanism driving eccentrically a ratcheting pawl assembly that pushes the carrier back-sled towards the front end of said base-rack and simultaneously opens the clear gate-shield until the first product loaded to the furthermost position is dispensed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: Alexandre Maldonado
  • Patent number: 6691892
    Abstract: A granular pump that includes a dispersion reservoir, a primary reservoir, a manual air pump, and a one-way valve. The user aims the granular pump in the direction of the area to be sprayed with the granular material contained in the granular pump and operates the manual air pump to force a pneumatic pulse through the one-way valve into the dispersion reservoir. The pneumatic pulse into the dispersion reservoir permeates the granular material in the dispersion reservoir and carries the granular material through the second open end of the dispersion reservoir. The velocity of the granular material causes it to spread out in a substantially constant pattern of application. The granular material is continually gravity fed into the dispersion reservoir from the primary reservoir as the user operates the manual air pump while aiming at different locations to be sprayed with granular material until the primary reservoir is empty.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Chapin Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald M. Odessa
  • Patent number: 6691893
    Abstract: A liquid soap reservoir in which the liquid soap is expelled from the reservoir due to pressure exerted on its contents by a second, low viscosity pressurized fluid, with the associated pumping mechanism being removed from the soap path and acting only on the second fluid. The reservoir comprises a first closed container having an inlet in fluid communication with the pumping mechanism for selectively admitting the second fluid into the first container. A second collapsible closed container is disposed within the first container for containing the liquid soap and has an outlet in fluid communication with the outlet of the dispenser. Accordingly, when the second fluid, under pressure from the pump, is admitted into the first container, pressure is exerted on the second container to partially collapse the second container and expel a quantity of the liquid soap from the second container out through the outlet of the dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Sloan Valve Company
    Inventor: Jerome M. Gauthier
  • Patent number: 6691894
    Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing a viscous fluid food product from a pouch. The dispenser includes a housing configured and dimensioned for receiving the pouch. The pouch includes a food in the form of a viscous fluid therein. The pouch has first and second ends, a sidewall that can be arranged to form first and second opposed surfaces and an outlet. The dispenser incorporates an assembly that includes a roller for pressing the pouch so as to urge the viscous fluid food product toward the outlet. To do this, the roller has a pressing surface disposable in a position adjacent the first surface of the pouch and a planar surface disposed adjacent the second surface of the pouch. The dispenser also includes a closure assembly arranged for engagement with the outlet for closing same. This assembly is also capable of opening the outlet so as to cause the roller to move along the pouch surface toward the outlet by gravity for expelling the viscous fluid food product through the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Randall C. Chrisman, J. Antonio Gutierrez, William F. Overbaugh
  • Patent number: 6691895
    Abstract: A dispensing apparatus, which is capable of delivering precise quantities of a liquid product less than one mm3 in size, includes a drive mechanism, a housing made up of at least two input channels coupled to a chamber made up of a first portion and a second portion. First and second component liquids are delivered via the first and second input channels respectively to the chamber and the first and second input channels are disposed so that interaction is hindered between the first component liquid and the second component liquid in either input channel. At least one feed screw with a helical thread is disposed in the chamber such that when the at least one feed screw is rotated by the drive mechanism the first and second component liquids are mixed to form a liquid product and the feed screw rotation also discharges the liquid product from the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Timothy D. Strecker
  • Patent number: 6691896
    Abstract: An embodiment of a safety closure for a container includes a sleeve which is fixed to the container inside of which a part is rotatable to place the container in a position where dispensing may take place. A recess in the sleeve with a vertical wall cooperates with an outwardly biased hinged tab on the rotatable part abutting the wall and preventing rotation, unless the tab is pushed in to clear the wall, while at the same time rotating the first part to said dispensing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Dispensing Patents International, LLC
    Inventor: Philip Meshberg
  • Patent number: 6691897
    Abstract: A pole on a base has mounted containers for freely dispensing antibacterial hand cleaner, sanitizing spray, disposable towels and other cleaning and sanitizing supplies. A waste disposal container rests on the flat base and is clipped to the pole. An information display, preferably visible from all sides, is mounted at the top of the pole at eye level. Triagulated print or lighted slide panels or animated screen displays and sound could be used for advertising and information. Selling or renting advertising space pays for the free dispensing of sanitizing supplies for public health.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: Jason C. Ashe
  • Patent number: 6691898
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid dispensing device incorporating a push-button actuator normally biased in the closed position, a housing for receiving the aerosol canisters and a carrying case for the entire assembly. Activation is achieved by longitudinal axial compression followed by snapping engagement of the housing fitted about the aerosol valves which depresses the aerosol valves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Fomo Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Hurray, Frank Leyshon, Michael Karr
  • Patent number: 6691899
    Abstract: A dispensing gun includes a stock having a frame for holding a cartridge, a rod slidably engaged through the stock and having a plunger for moving a viscous material out of the cartridge. A trigger and an actuating plate may move the rod incrementally and forwardly and rearwardly relative to the stock. A release plate is engaged on the rod for limiting the rearward movement of the rod relative to the stock. A spring member is engaged with the release plate for moving the rod forwardly and/or for moving the release plate away from an abutment of the stock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Kent Bridge Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chia Hsien Sung
  • Patent number: 6691900
    Abstract: A plug for removably resealing an aperture in a soft plastic dispensing conduit of a container of material. The plug includes a handle-like upper portion, and a conically tapering lower portion with contiguous scoring edges each having a leading and a trailing surface which form a sharp circumferential point. By firmly inserting the plug into the aperture and then screwing it in, one or several points score a segment of the conduit interior surface, proximate to the aperture, forming grooves. Meshing of edge points and grooves create an air-tight seal. The aperture, reopened by unscrewing the plug, can be repetitively resealed because the scoring edges track within the preformed grooves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: William F. Cermak, III
  • Patent number: 6691901
    Abstract: A retainer is disclosed for a closure for a container, having a base portion and flaps for covering and uncovering dispensing openings. The retainer includes an interface coupled to the flap and configured to provide an interference with the base and a member coupled to the interface and configured to engage an edge of the base to eliminate the interference when the flap is moved to a closed position. A method of securing a flap to a closure for a container is disclosed and includes providing a flap hinged to the closure, coupling an interface to the flap, configuring the interface to provide at least a partial interference with a portion of the closure in a first position, providing a guide on the interface configured to engage an edge of the closure in the first position and eliminating the interference when the flap is moved to a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Gateway Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Terrence M. Parve, William C. Vogel
  • Patent number: 6691902
    Abstract: The bottle filling device may be used to aid in the filling of a small fluid bottle container from an external liquid source. An inlet fitting that is expansible allowing a friction fit on a variety of spouts of varying sizes may be fitted to a spout. An outlet end of the bottle filling device has a funnel spout with an opening sized for dispensing fluids within the diameter of a mouth of a small water bottle. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a search or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: Sherri Gomez
  • Patent number: 6691903
    Abstract: A bow wrapping device having a base, a ribbon spool carriage removably coupled to the base and adapted to carry a plurality of ribbon spools, a guide retainer removably coupled to the base and adapted to retain ribbon fed from the ribbon spools, a rotating peg arm removably coupled to said base, at least one wrapping peg removably coupled to the peg arm, least one wrapping peg handle removably coupled to the peg arm, wherein said peg arm is adapted to rotate relative to the base and wrap a plurality of ribbons received from the guide retainer in a concentric looped pattern around the wrapping peg and wrapping peg handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: Marvin R. West, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6691904
    Abstract: A loop lanyard adapted as a necktie hold-down, to display on a person, identification card mediums, for public view. The identification card medium-mounting element, placed on the smaller lanyard loop on the bottom end, may be in the form of a clasp, ring, clip, or pressure closed hook to accommodate various ID Card eyelet designs. A clothing attachment clip is affixed to the rigid portion at the top end of the lanyard loop for attachment to the shirt opening directly behind the necktie. The loop lanyard cord is designed in a manner such having a rigid support element integrated at the top where the clothing clip is affixed to maintain the integrity of the shape of the necktie width. The loop lanyard is inserted through a decorative bead to create a smaller loop where the ID card mounting medium is located. The decorative bead will allow for an adjustment by sliding the right or left side of the lanyard up or down, to maintain the ID card centered on the front portion of the necktie.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: Gerardo Pineda
  • Patent number: 6691905
    Abstract: A compact golf accessory organizer with a multi-mounting, universal functioning clip, which can attach to several different items. The common items for attachment include a golfer's golf bag, golf cart visor, clothing waistband, belt, pockets, and the like. The compact organizer contains a vac-form with impressions that mold around the included articles. This is specifically designed to only hold the following articles: four tees, two ball markers, and a universal tool which consists of a divot repair, a spike tightening device, a club cleaner and cigar holder. These items are included in the golf accessory organizer. The compact size of the organizer allows it to be stored in a golfer's shirt or pant pocket, or the user can attach it to their waistband without obstructing the golfers swing. This organizer will free up the golfers pockets and conveniently organize the common items used during the game of golf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: Greg S. Berdan
  • Patent number: 6691906
    Abstract: A taser holster includes a carrier for detachably fastening on a user's body, a pouch panel overlappedly provided on the carrier and defining a storage compartment, having a top opening, between the carrier and the pouch panel for receiving a taser, and a shielding flap, having a predetermined size and shape, overlappedly extended from the carrier for selectively folding from a closed position to an opened position. In the closed position, the shielding flap is folded to enclose the top opening of the storage compartment so as to cover a butt of the taser for protection purpose. In the opened position, the shielding flap is held by the carrier, which allows the taser withdrawing from the storage compartment efficiently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: James Victor Cragg
  • Patent number: 6691907
    Abstract: A combination of a safety tube and a trigger assembly of a staple gun. The safety tube is movably connected to a distal end of the nose of the gun and electrically connected to an electromagnetic valve on the handle. The valve has a shaft movably seals an opening in communication with the main passage in the handle. A trigger assembly which is a button electrically connected to the valve. The safety tube is pushed against the object and activates the valve to seal a path which leads pressurized air to a space between the end cap and the end mount assembly, the button is pushed to move the end cap from the open end of the cylinder so as to eject a staple from the nose. The arrangement of the safety tube and trigger assembly allow the staple gun to have more linear and smooth outer contour.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: Wen-Chou Chang
  • Patent number: 6691908
    Abstract: Articles to be brazed are preheated to an increased temperature in a preheating process and the temperature of the articles to be brazed is measured. Conversion data obtained and stored for different combinations of articles to be brazed is referred to on the basis of the measured temperature and a time for which brazing filler metal supply nozzles are kept in a wait state is set on the basis of the conversion data to define the timing for supplying the brazing filler metal wires (S40). A heating burner moves forward and then a timer starts counting the time for which the nozzles are kept in the wait state (S42). When the nozzle wait timer has counted the set time and expired, the brazing filler metal supply nozzles move forward and supply the wires to braze the articles (S43 to 45). In this way, the articles to be brazed, heated by the heating burner, are at an increased temperature suitable for brazing at the time when the brazing filler metal wires are supplied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Daishin Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazutaka Ishida, Mitsuo Takahashi
  • Patent number: 6691909
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for ultrasonically welding workpieces that reduces sonotrode adhesion during the ultrasonic welding process. The sonotrode includes a contact surface wherein a fluid is deposited on the contact surface prior to the welding process. The fluid may be applied in different ways, including providing an aperture in the contact surface of the sonotrode. In addition, the sonotrode may be cooled below the dew point of the surrounding atmosphere thus causing moisture to form on the contact surface of the sonotrode. Cooling the sonotrode to a temperature above the dew point also reduces sonotrode adhesion during the ultrasonic welding process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jan Birger Skogsmo, Larry Van Reatherford, Oludele Olusegun Popoola, Ray Jahn, Vijitha Senaka Kiridena