Patents Issued in January 23, 2014
  • Publication number: 20140021197
    Abstract: A microwave energy delivery and measurement system, including a microwave energy source configured to delivery microwave energy to a microwave energy delivery device, a measurement system configured to measure at least one parameter of the microwave energy delivery device and a switching network configured to electrically isolate the microwave energy source and the measurement system. The measurement system is configured to actively measure in real time at least one parameter related to the microwave energy delivery device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventors: JOSEPH D. BRANNAN, JOSEPH A. PAULUS
  • Publication number: 20140021198
    Abstract: A microwave packaging material including a plurality of susceptors is disclosed. Each susceptor includes a plastic film or polymer with a metal layer on one surface of the plastic film and a paper adhered to the plastic film opposite the metal layer. A patterned adhesive is bonded between a first susceptor layer and a second susceptor layer in a pattern bond creating sealed air pockets. A paper board substrate is adhered using an adhesive in a bond pattern to one of the susceptor layers facing the metal of the respective susceptor layer to provide the microwave packing material rigidity. Upon exposure to microwave energy in a microwave oven, moisture is trapped between the paper board substrate and the susceptor layer creating a vapor pressure that causes the sealed air pockets to form expanded air pockets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Schwan's Global Supply Chain, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20140021199
    Abstract: A handle is disclosed. The handle includes a casing, which includes an outside surface and an inside surface. The handle further includes a pliable heat sink disposed on the inside surface of the handle casing. A microwave oven incorporating such a handle is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventors: Olanrewaju Ari Adeniyi, Craig Magee Nold
  • Publication number: 20140021200
    Abstract: A modular storage system (240, 300) is described. A module (10) includes a back panel (12), a left and a right side panel (14a, 14b), and a top and a bottom panel (16). The side panels (14a, 14b,) have a substantially flat outer side and a ridged inner side comprised of alternating evenly spaced pins (18) and tails (20). Multiple modules (10) are connected to each other through various connector means (35, 37, 40) that slidably insert into the tails (20) of the side panels (14a, 14b). Various storage inserts (201, 209, 212, 219, 230, 252) are slidably insertable into the tails 20 of the side panels (14a, 14b). The configuration of the modules (10) and the inserts (201, 209, 212, 219, 230, 252) are customizable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Gaynell Blase
  • Publication number: 20140021201
    Abstract: A frame for use with a portable computing device is disclosed. In one aspect, the frame comprises an at least partially rigid member that at least partially surrounds the computing device so as to permit receivable attachment or detachment of the portable computing device; and a mounting portion on the back of the rigid member configured to accept a multi-angle positioning device so as to permit rotation of the portable computing device into a user configurable and ergonomic viewing angle in at least one dimension. Other embodiments provide for a handle that optionally doubles as a stand to hold the portable electronic device in a user selected orientation. Still other embodiment provide for a cover for use with the described frame. Still other embodiments provide for a mounting plate for use with the described frame. Still other embodiments provide for an bag or case with an integrated frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: RG Innovations, LLC
  • Publication number: 20140021202
    Abstract: An improved beverage can includes a GRAS antimicrobial wipe contained in a low profile pouch that is adhered to the side of the can. The low profile pouch is constructed of a substantially planar substrate that retains the wipe directly to the exterior surface of the can. The pouch includes a perforated tab that is removed to access the wipe. To use, the perforated tab is ripped off, the user reaches into the pouch and pulls out the antimicrobial wipe, and wipes the can as desired, typically focusing on the drinking region of the can.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: CHRISTOPHER HANDS
  • Publication number: 20140021203
    Abstract: A reverse-acting rupture disc (10) having a laser-defined reversal initiation feature (16) is provided in the bulged section (12) of the disc. The reversal initiation feature comprises at least a first lased area (22) that has a reduced thickness relative to rest of the bulged section. A second lased area (24) may also be provided within the margins of the first lased area. The second lased area has a depth that is greater than the depth of the first lased area. A line of weakness (40) may be formed in the bulged section that functions to direct reversal of the bulged section toward a particular area of the disc, such as line-of-opening recess (56).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: FIKE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph A. Walker, Tom Farrell
  • Publication number: 20140021204
    Abstract: A carton may include a linter. The liner may include one or more pressure control features for automatically relieving pressure from within an area enclosed by the liner. A pressure control feature may be in the form of one or more vent passageways extending through the liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Sinclair, Joseph C. Walsh
  • Publication number: 20140021205
    Abstract: A segmented container for easily and safely storing and transporting items related to music composition and music playing, such as electrical cables, picks, slides, capos, and rehydrating refreshments. The container includes three stepped compartments of various sizes and dimensions. The top compartment is cylindrical for holding beverage containers to prevent condensation on electrical components. The container securely attaches on amplifiers, speakers, and other devices used in the music or electrical fields. A pair of C-brackets latch onto the handles of the amplifier, and a pair of legs that create a level plane with the amplifier. A J-shaped arm extends and retracts from the container. A cable can wrap around the arm to prevent tripping and electrical accidents. The arm slides into a channel underneath the container, and locks into position with pins and holes. The outer end of the arm includes a notch for holding an amplifier cable plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Kenneth Mathis
  • Publication number: 20140021206
    Abstract: A food container includes a base and a lid, and the lid may have a recess configured to receive a second container. The base may comprise a formed cavity that provides a bowl into which food or other items may be placed. The recess in the lid may receive a cup containing another item, such as a condiment or topping. The cup with the condiment or topping may be inserted into the recess, and removed from the recess, without removing the lid from the base. The lid and/or the base may be formed from any suitable materials, such as a transparent or non-transparent plastic material, and/or a compostable material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: ECO-PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: LUKE VERNON, WENDELL SIMONSON, GABRIEL COLLINS
  • Publication number: 20140021207
    Abstract: A temperature controlled beverage caddy may be configured for organizing, transporting and serving a plurality of beverage containers containing a plurality of beverages to a customer. The caddy may include a base tray holding the plurality of beverage containers containing the plurality of beverages, a temperature pack placed within the base tray, a cover attached to the temperature pack by way of a spacer and/or a plurality of markers positioned on a top surface of the base tray to identify the plurality of beverages. The base tray, the temperature pack and the cover may be arranged in a way to provide a unified structure to the caddy so as to allow the customer to easily access the plurality of beverages in a temperature controlled condition. The unified structure allows the caddy to be easily organized, stored and carried by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventors: Charles Michael Noble, JR., Christopher Matthew Noble
  • Publication number: 20140021208
    Abstract: Reusable and recyclable target temperature storage and shipping containers designed to maintain the content therein within desired temperature levels for greatly extended periods of time are disclosed. A First species is customized to maintain refrigeration temperatures for extended periods of time and the Second species maintains freezing temperatures for extended periods of time. Both species models include containers having outer protective layers and inner insulating layers as well as a cavity for holding payload being stored or shipped, and one or more areas for holding passive coolants in a predetermined relationship to the products within specific target temperatures. The different species provide cold or freezing temperatures in reusable or disposable models for various applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventors: Alex N. Anti, Victor N. Anti
  • Publication number: 20140021209
    Abstract: A tank rack apparatus provides a liquid storage tank. The tank includes a tank vessel having a top wall, bottom wall, side walls, and tank corners at the interface of each pair of adjacent side wall, each side wall defining a wall plane. A tank alcove provides a recess that is spaced away from a tank corner and inwardly from a tank wall plane. This inwardly spaced recess provides an alcove space having an alcove wall, an alcove top, and an alcove bottom. A sight glass gage is contained within the alcove space, below the alcove top and above the alcove bottom and inwardly of the tank wall plane. A screen occupies a position in or near the wall plane, the screen extending between a position next to alcove top and a position next to the alcove bottom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Danny NESS
  • Publication number: 20140021210
    Abstract: A method of, and apparatus for, profiling a tube to form at least one profiled product having a first open end and a second open end. The tube (30) is supported on a support (19) which supports the tube along at least a substantial part of the length of the tube corresponding to the product(s) to be formed. At least a portion of the tube is heated to form at least one heat-softened portion of the tube in the region(s) corresponding to the product(s) to be formed. A fluid pressure change (28) is applied to the region(s) of the tube corresponding to the product(s) to be formed to form at least one profiled product having a first open end, a second open end, and a predetermined shape with one or more three dimensional profile features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Alan Mark Crawley
  • Publication number: 20140021211
    Abstract: A tilted sensory aroma glass is disclosed. According to one embodiment, an apparatus includes a fluid container having a rim and a base. The base is parallel to and in contact with a surface when the fluid container is placed on the surface. The rim and the base lie on intersecting planes. The apparatus further includes a fluid barrier having an opening. The fluid barrier is in contact with the fluid container and extends into the fluid container. The opening is configured to allow an aroma of a fluid in the fluid container to escape through the opening. The aroma glass allows consumers to view and smell the liquid contents of the aroma glass, but prevents consumers from consuming the liquid contents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: E. & J. Gallo Winery
    Inventors: Lewis Stern, Meara Kelley, Tim Ryan
  • Publication number: 20140021212
    Abstract: A receptacle base is provided. The receptacle base may comprise a retaining member having an upper and a lower surface. The retaining member may further include an inner peripheral, edge, the inner peripheral edge being sized and shaped to substantially correspond to a receptacle to removably receive the receptacle therein. The receptacle may further include a base member. The base member may Include a top and a bottom surface, the top surface being connected to the lower surface of the retaining member such that the receptacle sets on the top surface to the base member when received within the inner peripheral edge of the retaining member. Certain aspects may provide for at least a portion of the bottom, surface of the base member being formed of a material adapted to substantially prevent horizontal movement (e.g., movement side-to-side, front-to-back, vice versa, etc.) of the receptacle base during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Michael R. Duty
  • Publication number: 20140021213
    Abstract: A universal pot lid handling device is described. The device can include an elongated handle portion and a clamping portion slidably coupled to the handle portion. The handle portion can include a fixed jaw at a distal end thereof and the clamping portion can include a moveable jaw. The fixed jaw and the moveable jaw can have opposing, longitudinally extending gripping portions. The fixed jaw and the moveable jaw can include spacing portions and the gripping portions of the fixed jaw and the moveable jaw can extend from the respective spacing portions. The clamping portion can include a longitudinally extending guide and the handle portion can include a receiving portion adapted to receive the guide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: MICHAEL CAPLAN
  • Publication number: 20140021214
    Abstract: A cover for a food container is disclosed, and comprises a first cover piece and a second cover piece. The second cover piece is hingably and releasably coupled to the first cover piece so that the first cover piece and the second cover piece are separable from one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: James M. Jack
  • Publication number: 20140021215
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for dispensing sheets of material (e.g. tissues, wipes, towels, etc.) from a container or other suitable receptacle for storing the sheets of material for dispensing therefrom. The dispenser systems are integrated with storage and/or organizer, which are configured to be above, below, behind, or in front of a dispenser without affecting the dispensing function of the system. The dispensers can be used in a vertical position, capable of dispensing a sheet in a downward or upward direction when mounted on a wall, for example, or in a horizontal position, capable of dispensing a sheet sideways and/or popup direction. One of the advantages of these dispensers is that it allows a prior art flat top tissue box for use in a vertical position, i.e., standing up on its end, thereby taking even less horizontal space than the cubic tissue box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: NAPABE, LLC.
    Inventor: Paul Bui Vinh Tran
  • Publication number: 20140021216
    Abstract: An automated banking machine is operative to cause financial transfers responsive to data read from data bearing records, such as user cards. The machine includes a reader device operative to read data usable to identify a financial account authorized for use in conducting a transaction through the machine. An authorized machine user is able to use the machine to perform transactions, including financial transfers, cash dispensing, and other actions associated with financial accounts. The machine includes a safe having two sections separated by a shared wall structure. A cash handling arrangement is operative to transport cash between the two sections through a slot in the wall structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventors: H. Thomas GRAEF, Paulo de Jesus Andrade Monteiro, Eidi Nakagawa, Elcio Fukushima
  • Publication number: 20140021217
    Abstract: A product receiving structure is located in a vending machine and includes a cabinet. The cabinet includes a bottom plate and a plurality of shelves located on the bottom plate. Each adjacent two of the plurality of shelves are configured for receiving a plurality of products. A plurality of strengthening pieces is located on the bottom plate and arranged in a substantially wave shaped for strengthening the bottom plate. Each of the plurality of strengthening pieces extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plurality of shelves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WuHan) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yun-Lung CHEN, Chin-Wen YEH, Yang XIAO, Dun-Jun ZHOU
  • Publication number: 20140021218
    Abstract: A vending machine has a set of shelves for products to be dispensed, which are moved by a transportation means comprising dividers with variable distance in such manner to exactly contain products of various size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Gjon Bisha
  • Publication number: 20140021219
    Abstract: A dispensing cover for a container for moist towlettes, where the container has an open end and is constructed and arranged to hold a bulk supply of interconnected towlettes that are separable from each other by tearing along perforations. The dispensing cover has a lower portion that is constructed and arranged to be engaged with the open top of the container. The power portion defines a large opening. There are one or more dispensing structures projecting into the opening and having an anchored proximal end and a free distal end that is in the central opening to define a tapered slot that has a relatively wide opening and narrows to a pinch point wherein a towlette can be captured. There is a cap that is coupled to the lower portion and is adapted to be engaged with the lower portion to form a seal that inhibits loss of moisture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventors: David G. Honan, Isaac Haverlick, Shane Yellin
  • Publication number: 20140021220
    Abstract: A method and system for generating and providing drinking water is provided. The method for providing drinking water includes collecting condensed water from an air conditioner unit, storing in a tank the water that was collected, filtering the water so as to eliminate contaminants, sensing a pressure drop in a pressurized water generation system and activating an on-demand water pump so as to send the water to a faucet for dispensation. A water generator for providing drinking water includes a tank adapted to collect condensed water from a previously installed air conditioner unit, a pressurized water generator assembly, a sensor adapted to sense a pressure drop in the pressurized water generator assembly, a filter adapted to eliminate contaminants from the water collected in the tank and an on-demand water pump adapted to send the water to a faucet for dispensation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: James W. Windham
  • Publication number: 20140021221
    Abstract: The refillable container (20) includes a semi-rigid outer shell (22) that defines an interior void (24) and includes a detachable pour spout (26). The container (20) may be refilled with a plurality of collapsible inserts (32). Instead of rigid beverage bottles and other flowable substance containers, the collapsible inserts (32) may be transported from a manufacturing to a filling facility in a collapsed state (76), and do not have to include semi-rigid materials thereby minimizing disposal requirements. A tilt-pouring embodiment (20), a helical track embodiment (100), a helical axle embodiment (240) and an air-bladder embodiment (300) of refillable containers having common components permit dispensing of products from the containers (20, 100, 240, 300) to achieve virtually zero waste of the products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventors: Stephen Derby, John McFadden, David Brown, Eugene Eckert
  • Publication number: 20140021222
    Abstract: A normally-closed pour spout is operable to pour fluid from a container to a receptacle. The normally-closed pour spout includes a fluid conduit and a valve. The fluid conduit has proximal and distal ends, with the proximal end being fluidly connectable to the container and the distal end being configured for fluid association with the receptacle. The fluid conduit forms a passageway configured to pass fluid therethrough and fluidly communicate with the container and the receptacle. The valve is operably assembled with the fluid conduit so that the valve controls fluid flow through the passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: BLITZ U.S.A., INC.
    Inventors: Charlie L. Forbis, Grant Kernan
  • Publication number: 20140021223
    Abstract: A dispensing mechanism for a liquid container includes a hollow flexible dispensing portion and a dispenser. The dispensing mechanism includes a first lever arranged to pivot about a first pivot axis and a second lever arranged to pivot about a second pivot axis and includes a user operated portion. The first lever includes a first sliding surface and the second lever includes a second sliding surface. The first and second sliding surfaces bear in sliding abutment against each other at an abutment point. The first and second pivot axes are substantially parallel to each other, and a first plane extends through the first and second pivot axes. In a non-actuated position of the dispensing mechanism, the user operated portion of the second lever and the abutment point are arranged on a first side of the first plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: SCA HYGIENE PRODUCTS AB
    Inventors: Joonas JOKITALO, Erik HJORT
  • Publication number: 20140021224
    Abstract: A dosing apparatus for the delivery of a substance in discrete form comprises a conveying element in which the discharge end thereof is a close fit in a discharge bushing thereby to ensure that the correct dosage of substance is discharged on a consistent basis. At least a portion of the conveying element located adjacent the discharge wall has a sharp edge for an easy breaking of larger particles of the feeding substance to ensure accurate dosage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: CAVADISTRIB. INC.
    Inventor: René MASSICOTTE
  • Publication number: 20140021225
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a dispensing device. The dispensing device includes a container; a dispensing opening located at one end of the container; a plunger located inside the container; a push button associated with the plunger; and a drive mechanism configured to drive the plunger linearly inside the container from a first position towards the dispensing opening when the push button is pressed and to hold the plunger at a second position, wherein the second position is closer to the dispensing opening than the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: LUCAS PACKAGING GROUP, INC.
    Inventor: Frank Francavilla
  • Publication number: 20140021226
    Abstract: Aerosol odor eliminating compositions are described which are aqueous based and include at least one alkylene glycol, at least one surfactant wherein one or more of the at least one surfactant has an HLB of about 7 to about 20, compressed gas propellant, at least one fragrance, a buffering system and water. The composition excludes inclusion of a low molecular weight monohydric. The compositions have a volatile organic content (VOC) of less than 5.0% of the total composition based on 100 wt. %, or alternatively, a VOC of less than 0.1% as to the total composition based on 100 wt. % in absence of the wt. % of the active fragrant material of the fragrance. The compositions additionally have a consistent spray rate at multiple pressure ranges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventors: Peter N. NGUYEN, Bhaveshkumar SHAH
  • Publication number: 20140021227
    Abstract: Beverage preparation device provided with a discharge (3) that is height—adjustable by hand characterized in that the discharge (3) comprises an adjustment arm (9) that is hingeably attached to a housing (4) in a hinge point (5) with a supply end (9a), wherein the adjustment arm can be pressed down or pushed up, which adjustment arm (9) at a delivery end (9b) is provided with a delivery head (6) with a delivery opening (7), wherein the delivery head (6) is pivotable around a pivot axis (2) arranged perpendicularly to the adjustment arm (9) by suspension from the adjustment arm (9) via hinge means (8a, 8b) arranged at the delivery end (9b) and arranged at the pivot axis (2), in such a way that the delivery opening (7) when pivoting the adjustment arm (9) maintains a substantially constant orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: BRAVILOR HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Johannes Theodorus Emerentia Huiberts, Romanus Eduard Verhoeven
  • Publication number: 20140021228
    Abstract: Disclosed is canine footwear with features making the footwear suitable for use with canine suspenders. The disclosure also describes multiple features or variations for a canine footwear guide device that makes it easier for attaching both the canine footwear intended for use with suspenders as well as attaching all other footwear whether being used with suspenders or not being used with suspenders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Waldemar F. Kissel, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20140021229
    Abstract: A child carrier and support apparatus for securing a child in a seated position atop a wearer's shoulders comprising a chest strap sized for encirclement of a torso of a body of a wearer which employs means for encircled engagement within a passage of the ankle or the leg adjacent to the ankle, of both legs of a child, sitting upon the shoulders of the wearer, to provide a means for preventing the child from falling rearward. In at least one preferred mode the means for encircled engagement is provided by a pair of ankle engagements which are pivotally engaged to the chest strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Reinold Tagle
  • Publication number: 20140021230
    Abstract: A headrest hat hook hanger that mounts to the side of headrest post with a clamp bracket that stand up and holds the double hat coat hook on the side wall of the headrest to hang hats, caps, and coats from the side of the headrest seat inside a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Roy C. Sanchez
  • Publication number: 20140021231
    Abstract: The present invention is a bicycle U-lock carrier which provides a lightweight, convenient way for a bicycle rider to carry or store a bicycle U-lock attached to a bicycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Deborah Lynn Riat
  • Publication number: 20140021232
    Abstract: A cargo management system can include a receptacle and a removable storage device. The receptacle can be formed relative to an exterior panel of the vehicle and can have a rear wall spaced apart from an outer surface of the exterior panel. The outer surface can have a first contour. The removable storage device can be removably received in the receptacle and selectively secured to the vehicle. The storage device can include an upper portion, a lower portion and a latch mechanism. The upper portion can be pivotable relative to the lower portion to provide access to an interior of the storage device. The latch mechanism can selectively secure the storage device to the vehicle when in a stored position in the receptacle. An outer surface of the upper portion and the lower portion can include a second contour, where the second contour can substantially match the first contour.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
    Inventors: Robert R. Lazarevich, David B. Reed, Peter W. Mattes, Gary D. Lock
  • Publication number: 20140021233
    Abstract: The invention is a assembly comprising of a flexible holding bracket and a tray. The bracket fit down between the window and rest on top of the door panel. The flexible backward s bracket fit's the inside part of the door panel for stability. At the end of the holding bracket is a tab for the tray with a slot in it to slide onto. The tray can be made with various types of reservoir combinations for holding different condiment packs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Alvin Paul Strole
  • Publication number: 20140021234
    Abstract: A light bulb carrying device is provided for transporting light bulbs to a fixture for installation. Locations for attachment of light bulbs allow the bulbs to be worn on the user's body for access to a light fixture without the need for occupying the user's hands in carrying the light bulbs during transportation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: James R. Kesan
  • Publication number: 20140021235
    Abstract: Concealed carry pistol holster system for clothing, purses, automobiles and bags is disclosed. This holster design holds the firearm in a secure, accessible position while providing enough structure to prevent the firearm “profile” from being evident. The streamlined design also allows the system to be easily installed and removed to and from a wide variety of platforms, including clothing, purses, attaches, and motor vehicles. One size holster can also accommodate multiple models of firearms including both semi-automatics and revolvers. The outer pouch of the system allows it to either blend into, or contrast as a fashion accessory with purses, clothing, auto interiors, etc. This system also allows for ease of transfer among platforms without exposing the firearm, and ease of adjustment to the system to accommodate the needs of multiple users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Michele Cecile Hunter
  • Publication number: 20140021236
    Abstract: A tool for installation of a concealed fastener which may be formed in situ during attachment of a first grooved sheathing member to an underlying support member. The tool has a barrel for holding a fixing member axially and a feeding mechanism for holding and advancing cross members and maintaining a cross member aligned with the fixing member in the barrel. The tool allows insertion of a front end of the cross member into a plank groove whereupon a fixing member may be driven from the barrel through the cross member and partially into a support, thereby securing the plank to the support. The feeding mechanism thereafter advances an uninstalled cross member to the forward position aligned with a fixing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Handy & Harman
    Inventors: David Martel, Peter J. Shadwell
  • Publication number: 20140021237
    Abstract: A magazine of nail gun is provided with a nail receptacle; a cover slidably mounted on the receptacle; a cavity on an uneven bottom of the cover; a first hole from the cover to the cavity; a spring biased button in the first hole; a first retaining member secured to the button and urging against a bottom of the cavity so as to retain the button; a second hole through the receptacle and aligned with the first hole; a spring biased detent in the second hole and projecting out of the second hole to urge against a bottom of the button; and a second retaining member secured to the detent and urging against the bottom of the receptacle so as to retain the detent. The cover is locked by the receptacle in a storage position of the magazine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Chin-Chin Chang
  • Publication number: 20140021238
    Abstract: A surgical device includes a first jaw and a second jaw disposed in opposed correspondence with the first jaw. The second jaw is mechanically coupled to the first jaw at a proximal end opposite a distal end. A cutting element is disposed within the second jaw, and a first driver is configured to move the cutting element proximally from the distal end toward the proximal end of the second jaw to cut a section of tissue disposed between the first and second jaws. The device may also include a stapling element disposed within the second jaw. The cutting element and the stapling element may be contiguous so as to define a cutting and stapling element, such as a wedge having a blade disposed thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Michael P. Whitman, John E. Burbank
  • Publication number: 20140021239
    Abstract: A surgical stapling apparatus includes a cartridge assembly, a firing assembly, and a lockout assembly. The cartridge assembly is configured to house a plurality of sets of surgical fasteners. The firing assembly is configured for repeated actuation wherein, upon each actuation, the firing assembly is moved from a first position to a second position to at least partially eject a set of surgical fasteners. The firing assembly further configured to translate from the second position back to the first position to reset the firing assembly for subsequent actuation. The lockout assembly is configured to permit a predetermined number of actuations and is configured to transition from a first condition, wherein subsequent actuation is permitted, to a second condition, wherein subsequent actuation is inhibited, when a number of previous actuations of the firing assembly is equal to the predetermined number of actuations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventor: Stanislaw Kostrzewski
  • Publication number: 20140021240
    Abstract: A medical instrument includes a first grasping member and a second grasping member that approach and separate from each other, a rotating body that is rotatably installed on a rotation shaft fixed to the first grasping member, an open-close link whose first end is rotatably connected to a first rotation shaft provided on the second grasping member and whose second end is rotatably connected to a second rotation shaft provided on the rotating body at a distance from the rotation shaft, and a manipulating member rotating the rotating body. When the rotating body is rotated in a predetermined direction, the first grasping member and the second grasping member approach each other while the second rotation shaft approaches an imaginary straight line connecting axes of the rotation shaft and the first rotation shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Manabu MIYAMOTO
  • Publication number: 20140021241
    Abstract: A surgical fastening instrument is provided. The surgical fastening instrument includes a handle portion and an elongate portion extending distally from the handle portion and defining a longitudinal axis along a length thereof. The surgical fastening instrument also includes an end effector assembly that includes an anvil and a cartridge supported adjacent a distal end of the elongate portion. Each of the anvil and the cartridge includes a tissue contacting surface oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. One or more independently movable pushers is configured to support one or more surgical fasteners. A thrust bar is operatively coupled to the elongate portion, wherein the thrust bar is movable over a predetermined stroke to effect sequential ejection of at least two surgical fasteners of the plurality of surgical fasteners from the cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventors: STANISLAW MARCZYK, DINO KASVIKIS, KEVIN SNIFFIN
  • Publication number: 20140021242
    Abstract: An end effector for a surgical stapling apparatus is provided which includes an anvil assembly and a surgical buttress. The anvil assembly includes an anvil body and an anvil plate. The anvil plate includes a bottom surface that defines a plurality of staple forming pockets. The anvil body and the anvil plate are selectively connectable. The surgical buttress includes a buttress body and a plurality of arms extending from the body. The arms are disposable between a top surface of the anvil plate and a bottom surface of the anvil body to support the buttress body against the bottom surface of the anvil plate when the anvil plate and the anvil body are connected to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventors: Gerald Hodgkinson, Timothy D. Ebner, Peter Hathaway
  • Publication number: 20140021243
    Abstract: Devices and methods for assembling co-planar electrical contacts in a connector are provided herein. In one aspect, an exemplary method of assembly comprises depositing solder in a connector plug enclosure, positioning electrical contacts on the solder deposits, advancing the hotbar toward the enclosure contacting each of the electrical contacts so as to planarize a top surface of each of the electrical contacts with the enclosure and melting the solder with the heated hotbar to solder the electrical contacts to the enclosure. In one aspect, an exemplary hotbar device includes a magnet for releasably coupling the electrical contacts to the hotbar. In another aspect, the hotbar includes metallic portions for heating the electrical contacts and insulated ceramic portions for contacting the enclosure. In another aspect, an electrically conductive hotbar includes side portions that extend away from the bottom heating surface facilitating more uniform current flow through the hotbar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Eric S. Jol, Mathias W. Schmidt, Edward Siahaan, Albert J. Golko
  • Publication number: 20140021244
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing coiled tubing comprises joining two portions of parent stock metal by friction stir welding. The adjoining portions of said two portions of parent stock metal are first reduced to a deformable plastic state, and then allowed to cool in such a manner that there is no re-crystallization of parent stock metal in a resulting weld.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Jon D. DuBois
  • Publication number: 20140021245
    Abstract: A coupon envelope with an enclosed coupon is provided. The coupon envelope has three sections. Each section has a first side and a second side. The first and second sections each have an upper portion, a lower portion, a cut separating the two portions, and a nick connecting the two portions. The third section has a coupon portion, an upper portion, a lower portion, a cut separating the three portions, an upper nick connecting the coupon portion and the upper portion, and a lower nick connecting the coupon portion and the lower portion. The coupon envelope also has a second side attachment and a first side attachment. The second side attachment attaches the second side of the third section to the second side of the second section. The first side attachment attaches the first side of the third section to the second side of the first section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Richard Burtch
  • Publication number: 20140021246
    Abstract: A container formed from a single blank of sheet material is provided. The container includes an automatically-erecting bottom wall configured to be selectively moveable between a substantially flat position and a fully erect position. The container includes a plurality of side panels, including at least a first side panel, a second side panel, a third side panel, and a side joining tab. The container also includes a plurality of bottom flaps for forming a bottom wall, including both minor and major bottom flaps. A first bottom flap extends from the first side panel, a second bottom flap extends from the second side panel, and a third bottom flap extends from the third side panel. The second bottom flap includes a first minor joining tab for coupling to the first bottom flap. The third bottom flap includes a third joining tab for coupling to a second major bottom flap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventors: Jesse William Henderson, Kevin Len Henry, Ronald W. Farmer