Patents Issued in January 28, 2014
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Patent number: 8636137Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the alignment of food products in which food products arriving on an input conveyor in the supply direction arrive at an alignment station at which the products are aligned and from which the aligned products arrive at an output conveyor, wherein a misalignment of the products relative to a target alignment is detected and the product is aligned as a function of the misalignment, said products being aligned by the products resting against a product support and the product support being actuated in order to perform the alignment movement, and wherein the alignment of the products is accomplished without relative movements between the products and the product support. The invention further relates to a device for the alignment of food products.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2008Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Weber Maschinenbau GmbH BreidenbachInventor: Guenther Weber
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Patent number: 8636138Abstract: A polymer finishing process including: recovering polymer powder from a polymerization reactor; feeding the polymer powder to an inlet of a mass flow screw conveyor and one or more mass measuring devices for determining a mass of polymer powder within at least a portion of the mass flow screw conveyor; measuring at least one of a mass of the polymer powder in the screw conveyor and a combined mass of the screw conveyor and the polymer powder within the screw conveyor with the one or more mass measuring devices; and determining a mass flowrate of polymer powder through the mass flow screw conveyor based on the at least one of the measured mass of the polymer powder in the mass flow screw conveyor and the measured combined mass. A method of controlling a polymerization process using a mass flow screw conveyor is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2009Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Univation Technologies, LLCInventors: William J. Blickley, Buddy L. Dearth
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Patent number: 8636139Abstract: A conveyor has drive and driven shafts mounted to undergo rotation, a transmitting member transmitting a rotational drive of the drive shaft to the driven shaft in synchronization relative one another, an elastic conveying member looped around the drive and driven shafts for conveying an object, and a guide portion arranged between the drive and driven shafts. The guide portion has rotators, receiving portions receiving respective ones of the rotators, openings communicating with through-holes of the conveying member, communication portions communicating with the openings and positioned so that each of the rotators is arranged between respective adjacent pairs of the communication portions, and connection members communicating with the openings via the communication portions. The connection members are configured for connection to a suction device for drawing air from the openings through the respective communication portions to draw by suction the conveyance object toward the conveying member.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2008Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Seiko I Infotech Inc.Inventors: Kazuhisa Umezawa, Takao Arai, Kazuhiro Sei
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Patent number: 8636140Abstract: A chain tension sensor for a chain conveyor, the conveyor including a frame and a chain having a plurality of flights. The tension sensor includes a reaction arm and a load sensing pin. The reaction arm includes a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a load pad. The first end is pivotably coupled to the frame by a pivot pin defining a pivot axis. The load pad is adjacent the conveyor chain and positioned to contact flights passing the load pad. The flights contacting the load pad exert a force on the reaction in a direction that is perpendicular to the pivot axis. The load sensing pin is coupled to the reaction arm such that the load sensing pin senses the force that is exerted by the flights.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Joy MM Delaware, Inc.Inventors: John Tout, Gordon Powell, Robert Smith
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Patent number: 8636141Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a pitch for a modular conveyor belt. In some embodiments, the pitch may include a link having a first leg, including an opening formed in the first leg. The opening may be defined by a first edge, a second edge opposite the first edge, a first side edge, and a second side edge opposite the first side edge. In addition, the pitch may include a projection associated with the first edge. In a first position, the projection may extend substantially perpendicularly away from the first edge towards the second edge so that a free end of the projection is positioned proximate the second edge. Also, the projection may be configured to deflect to a second position, in which the free end of the projection is deflected within the opening towards one of the first side edge and the second side edge.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Ashworth Bros., Inc.Inventors: Darroll Joseph Neely, Joseph A. Bowen
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Patent number: 8636142Abstract: A tray includes a base, a pair of opposed side walls and a plurality of interior columns between the side walls. A plurality of dividers connect the interior columns to one another and to the side walls. Side columns project upward from the side walls. The side walls include an upper portion and a plurality of spaced-apart lower portions, thus reducing the weight of the tray while maintaining the stability of the tray. Optionally, the base could include a plurality of base walls connected by co-planar vertical ribs. The dividers include upper wall portions extending continuously between interior columns and/or an interior column and a side column and/or an interior column and an end column. The dividers include spaced apart lower wall portions each connected to one of the vertical ribs connected adjacent base walls.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2009Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Rehrig Pacific CompanyInventor: William P. Apps
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Patent number: 8636143Abstract: An organization container having multiple internal compartments or straps to secure and organize personal care and hygiene items with a flap top to provide easy access to personal care and hygiene items. The organizing container can fit into different size purses or bags and be moved easily between bags, and that can stand securely on its own when outside the purse or bag.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2010Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: PAK, LLCInventors: Nicol M. Hebert, Marlinda O. Hinojosa
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Patent number: 8636144Abstract: The present invention features a ladder tool tray with separable paint bucket. The tool tray comprises a first section as a tool organizer and a second section for paint bucket. The second section is removably attached to the first section via securing clasps and a top bracket. The first section comprises a plurality of storage compartments, screw driver holders, drill holders and cleaning tower/clothes hangers. The second section is a paint bucket with integrated hook to hold paint roller above the paint within the paint bucket. Each section has a handle for individual lifting and the handles can be held jointly to carry both sections together.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2013Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Inventors: Mark W. Lawery, Robert A. Low
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Patent number: 8636145Abstract: The paint carrier and organizer is a paint caddy that supplies paint from within a container, which can be sealed closed for storing paint and paint tools between uses. The paint carrier and organizer includes a container from which a hinged member rotates to either open and expose the contents therein or close forming a watertight seal so as to preserve paint therein. The container features paint tool-securing means along an interior and across a top thereof such that paint tools may be supported and stored therein and between use. At least one hook is provided such that the device may be supported upon a ladder rung. A plug is provided at or near a bottom portion of the container such that the contents may be removed. A removable storage container may be provided, which can attach along an exterior surface of the container for use in conjunction with painting.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Inventor: Steven A. Toleski
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Patent number: 8636146Abstract: An array of personal care product packages comprises a first package containing a first personal care product and a second package containing a second personal care product. The first package and the second package are each of a single primary brand. The first package is of a first sub-brand and the second package is of a second sub-brand that is different than the first sub-brand. Each package further includes a visual schema, where the visual schema comprises a primary viewing area. The primary viewing area includes a product identification region comprising product identification indicia, a qualitative information region comprising qualitative information indicia, and a photographic region comprising photographic indicia. In addition, the visual schema is repeated for the first package and the second package.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2010Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Keegan G. K. Coulter, Heidi Ellen Vanden Boom, Dayton Joel Henderson, Robert Eric MacDonald, Brenda Marie Nelson, Nicole Minotti, Laura Leigh Boudrie, Michael Patrick McCuskey, Christine Marie Mau
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Patent number: 8636147Abstract: The present invention provides a blister package including a blister tray having a plurality of upwardly opening blister depressions. A plurality of consumable products are provided where each blister depression supports one of the plurality of consumable products. A blister cover overlies and encloses the blister depression. The cover is sealed to the tray at a depression boundary about each depression. Each blister depression includes a tapered wall for urging the consumable product out from the blister depression at a location at the blister boundary upon manual exerted on the depression.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2010Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Kraft Foods Global Brands LLCInventor: Hector Hugo Jimenez Gutierrez
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Patent number: 8636148Abstract: A method of sorting mined material to separate the mined material is disclosed. The method comprises exposing particles of the mined material to microwave energy and heating the particles depending on the susceptibility of the material in the particles. The method also comprises thermally analyzing the particles using the temperatures of the particles as a basis for the analysis to indicate composition differences between particles. The thermal analysis step includes thermally assessing particles against a background surface. The thermal analysis step also includes heating the background surface to a temperature that is different to the temperature of the particles to provide a thermal contrast between the particles and the background surface. The method also comprises sorting the particles on the basis of the results of the thermal analysis.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2009Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Technological Resources Pty. LimitedInventors: Damien Harding, Grant Wellwood
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Patent number: 8636149Abstract: A sand washing apparatus may be used for separating organic material from a mixture comprising sand and organic material. The apparatus may comprise: a wash chamber for accepting a mixture comprising sand and organic material, the chamber including a lower portion; and an agitator comprising a screw having two or more flights extending into the lower portion. A method for recovering sand from a mixture comprising sand and organic material may comprise the steps of: introducing a mixture comprising sand and organic material into a water-filled chamber having a net flow of water in an upwardly direction; allowing organic material from the mixture to ascend in a net upwardly direction and allowing sand from the mixture to descend in a net downwardly direction; subjecting at least a portion of the descending sand to a turbulence; and recovering sand that has descended past the turbulence.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2010Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Parkson CorporationInventor: Gregory C. Craig
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Patent number: 8636150Abstract: An upper deck in a top flume before a lower deck in a bottom flume, each deck is adjustable from form about 10 to about 70 degrees, or from about 20 to about 45 degrees, and has a frame divided into a grid containing blank or screen panels that have openings to selectively permit smaller aggregate to pass through, while larger aggregates pass over the screens. The top flume has an opening for feeding the larger aggregates to the top of the deck adjacent the flume, and a bottom with an opening for feeding smaller aggregates under the deck. The bottom flume has an upstream side with an opening at the bottom to receive the smaller aggregates from the upstream adjacent flume and a downstream side having an opening adjacent the bottom of the side to discharge the larger aggregates, and the bottom has an opening it discharge the smaller aggregates.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Dewar of Virginia, Inc.Inventors: Uriah Shelby Akers, Jr., Wendell B. Shrewsbury, Keith W. Martin, Sr.
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Patent number: 8636151Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to injection molded thermoplastic single filter media layer and multi-filter media layer filter cartridges that include a novel arrangement of structural features to improve both the quality of the manufacturing process and the integrity of the filter media layer seal and more particularly to a process for manufacturing both single filter media layer and multi-filter media layer filter cartridges and to the single filter media layer and the multi-filter media layer filter cartridges produced thereby and even more particularly to a process for manufacturing a multi-filter media layer filter cartridge without cracking the upper most filter media layer or any filter media layer during the compressing of at least two porous filter media layers between an inlet and an outlet while insuring an effective seal and the multi-filter media layer filter cartridges produced thereby and, yet, more particularly, to single filter media layer and the multi-filter media layer filter carType: GrantFiled: September 19, 2007Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Neal M. Duval, Gokhan Kuruc
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Patent number: 8636152Abstract: The greeting card outpost of the present disclosure and related inventions is a unique and versatile structure which maximizes the number of greeting cards which can be displayed for sale in retail areas which are limited in space. The fixture includes a plurality of adjacent vertically arranged card pockets attached to an angled support structure and standard tube frame which creates angled array of greeting cards extending outward from a front of the display and ending in a fin-like fashion at the back of the display. The novel arrangement decreases the size of space required to display the variety of greeting cards which can be accommodated upon the outpost fixture.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: American Greetings CorporationInventor: Christopher Weigand
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Patent number: 8636153Abstract: A dart shelf designed to safely store and display darts in an upright position along with accessories involved with playing the game of darts. The dart shelf is secured to a wall and has built in openings for darts, flights, and shafts. The shelf has a recessed cut-out for storage of chalk, dart wrench, chalk eraser and dart sharpening tool.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Inventor: Daniel Dattilo
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Patent number: 8636154Abstract: A litter support system for a vehicle, the litter support system comprising a support arm assembly for supporting a litter in a horizontal position, the support arm assembly including an adjustable hook assembly at a free end of the support arm assembly having an open position and a closed position, the adjustable hook assembly comprising a ratchet system that locks the hook assembly between the open position and the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2010Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Ferno-Washington, Inc.Inventor: Robert Chinn
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Patent number: 8636155Abstract: A storage apparatus includes an elongate support rod pivotally mounted to a roof or ceiling structure for movement between a storage configuration adjacent and generally parallel to a ceiling and an extended configuration generally perpendicular to the ceiling. Upper and lower support members are attached to the support rod and are configured to removably hold items such as fishing rods. The support apparatus includes a capture member also mounted to the ceiling structure for releasably holding the support rod at the storage configuration.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Inventor: William E. Kern
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Patent number: 8636156Abstract: A rack for storing objects on a door has at least two uprights, at least two hanging brackets, a plurality of shelf supports, a plurality of shelves and at least two hanging links. The uprights are spaced apart a distance equal to a length of the shelves and spaced from the door by ends of the uprights angled toward the door. The shelves may be disposed at an angle relative to a vertical position of the uprights wherein a superior mounted pair of uprights has hanging links depending from a lower support end and the hanging links are engaged upon an upper support end of another pair of uprights.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Inventor: Vijay S. Malik
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Patent number: 8636157Abstract: A lifting system for a vertically-elevating cab, the lifting system includes a frame assembly having a first and a second support column, first and a second lift screws which are attached to the, respective, first and second support columns, a cab-lifting beam that has a first and a second end attached to the, respective, first and second lift screws. A vertically-elevating cab is mounted on the cab-lifting beam in such a manner that a center of gravity of the cab is not aligned with a center of the cab-lifting beam. A plurality of rollers are located on each end of the lifting beam. Each one of the plurality of rollers is in contact with a guide bar on each of the respective first and second support columns, and a first and a second power system is connected to the, respective, first and second lift screw.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2010Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Mi-Jack Products, Inc.Inventors: Myron Glickman, Eric Brian Van Gorp, John J. Lanigan, Jr., James Thomas Russo, Daniel Brian Zakula, Sr.
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Patent number: 8636158Abstract: A dual chamber nursing bottle includes a first, relatively larger, storage chamber and a second, relatively smaller feeding chamber. A soft rubber nursing nipple is connected to the second chamber for feeding an infant. The first and second chambers are connected by a threaded closure. A transfer valve is mounted on the threaded closure to allow the transfer of selected quantities of milk from the first chamber into the second chamber.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2007Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Inventor: Ruchama Frisch
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Patent number: 8636159Abstract: A laminated bottle with a gas barrier resin layer arranged between polyester resins layers is provided. The gas barrier resin layer includes a plurality of quadrangular segments with two sides extending along the bottle axis and two sides extending around the bottle axis, wherein the segments are arranged at a distance to each other via connecting layers which connect the inner layer and the outer layer.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2009Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Yoshino Kogyosho Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tamotsu Toyoda, Tomoyuki Ozawa, Hiroshi Hosokoshiyama, Hideaki Soyama
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Patent number: 8636160Abstract: An openable and closable safety container for a hazardous material is provided. The safety container comprises a container part, a lid part coupled to the container part, and a safety locking part installed in the lid part such that the lid part is opened or closed upward after being turned. The lid part is turned horizontally to unlock the locked state and pushed upward to open the lid part. Therefore, the safety container is very safe.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2007Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Inventor: Suk Woo Park
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Patent number: 8636161Abstract: A two-part closure (1) which has a disc (2) and a skirt (3). In one example, the skirt wall is smooth between upper and lower rims so that the disc is moveable between the rim features. Typically in a metal skirt or ring, the upper rim feature is a curl (11) and the lower rim feature is a curled edge (12) with equi-spaced lugs (13) on the skirt wall.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2009Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Crown Packaging Technology, Inc.Inventor: Paul Robert Dunwoody
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Patent number: 8636162Abstract: A fuel tank assembly for vehicles including a fuel tank shell having reduced wall thickness, accordingly resulting in a reduced total mass of the tank assembly. The fuel tank shell comprises two half shells connected to one another and having at least one support member attached thereto for providing structural support to the fuel tank shell. In particular, the support member may be positioned internally or externally to the fuel tank with such a positioning being selected so as to offer support in at least one area where the stress level exerted on the fuel tank shell is maximum.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2008Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Les Industries Spectra/Premium, Inc.Inventors: Doug Schoen, Todd Marentette, Steve Fontaine, Cory Borghi, Doug Olgren, Leslie Menec, Mark Church
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Patent number: 8636163Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle fuel tank (1) of thermoplastics having at least one filler neck (4) not moulded on in one piece, the latter being connected in a fluid-tight manner to the fuel tank (4), wherein the filler neck (5) is inserted into an opening (5) in the fuel tank (1) and is sealed by sealing means (11) at its outer circumference relative to the fuel tank (1) in the opening (5). The filler neck (4) is clamped axially against the tank wall (2), with the seal acting radially.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2009Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Klaus Gebert, Axel Wagner
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Patent number: 8636164Abstract: A rupture disc for use in a pressure relief system includes a dome having a concave and a convex side and a circumferential flange associated therewith. At least one control score is formed or otherwise produced in the dome at a radial position between an apex of the dome and an outer circumference of the dome. At least one of a depth, a width, a length and the radial portion of the at least one control score is selectively controlled so that the depth, width, length, and/or radial position of the at least one control score controls the pressure at which the dome will start to collapse.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2008Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Continental Disc CorporationInventor: Gabriel Hernandez
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Patent number: 8636165Abstract: There is provided a gas tank that suppresses an increase in pressure of a gas filled therein. A hydrogen tank comprises a tank main body filled with hydrogen, a thermofoamable heat-insulating layer provided on the external surface of the tank main body, a relief valve which is provided at the left end of the tank main body and which reduces the pressure in the tank main body by releasing the hydrogen in the tank main body, and a liner which extends from the relief valve toward the right end and which detects an increase in temperature. The relief valve is thermally connected to the liner, and is actuated based on heat transferred from the liner in order to release the hydrogen in the tank main body, thereby reducing the pressure in the tank main body.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kiyoshi Handa
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Patent number: 8636166Abstract: A lid for a beverage bottle includes a lid body that is fastenable onto the bottle and an actuation dial that rotates on the lid body. The actuation dial rotates a rotating spout while permitting the spout to move axially by teeth sliding in channels. As the spout is rotated, it moves on threads within the lid body to provide the axial movement. A gasket within the spout bears against a plug of the lid body when the spout has been moved to the closed position. The gasket is free of the plug to form a fluid passageway from the bottle through the lid body and the spout when the spout has been moved to the open position. The gasket includes a seal ring bearing on a fluid flow tube of the lid body to prevent leaks.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Thermos L.L.C.Inventor: Marvin Lane
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Patent number: 8636167Abstract: A container assembly comprising a body and interlocking and self-actuating lid. The body has a bottom and at least one sidewall extending generally upwardly and includes at least one body interlock piece. The lid includes a lid interlock piece configured to releasably engage the body interlock piece. A first magnet is coupled to the body and a second magnet is coupled to the lid. The first and second magnet magnetically generate a first relative movement of the body and lid in a first direction when the first and second magnet are in a first orientation, wherein the first relative movement operatively engages the lid interlock piece with the body interlock piece. Additionally, the interengagement of the lid interlock piece and the body interlock piece during the first relative movement of the body and lid mechanically generate a second relative movement of the body and lid in a second direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Inventors: Louis Hajichristou, Christiana Hajichristou
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Patent number: 8636168Abstract: A biodegradable container made of natural fibrous materials includes two shells, each integrally formed and having surfaces which mate with each other to form an enclosure. At least one of the shells includes latching members rotatable about living hinges between a first position, which permits the shells to be coupled to and decoupled from each other, and a second over-center position wherein engagement surfaces of the latching members contact a surface of the other shell to secure the two shells together.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Ultra Green Packaging. Inc.Inventor: Calvin S. Krupa
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Patent number: 8636169Abstract: A tote having both a caddy and a removable mini caddy is disclosed. The removable mini caddy attaches to the caddy with a series of guide walls and guide rails that allow the removable mini caddy to be cooperatively received by the caddy. The handle of the removable mini caddy nests with the handle of the caddy while they are attached, providing the user with a single handled tote that is easy to transport and use while still having the convenience of an extra tote where objects can be temporarily removed and then replaced without the need for transferring the objects from one tote to another. The removable mini caddy may be easily removed and then replaced within the caddy while remaining securely in place during use and transport.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Casabella Holdings, LLCInventor: Andre Sampaio
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Patent number: 8636170Abstract: A wine straw comprising an elongated hollow tubular body and attaching member secured to an outer surface of the hollow tubular body is provided. The hollow tubular body comprises an upper portion and a lower portion integrally connected to the upper portion, the upper and lower portions having open ends. The attaching member comprises a clip member integrally connected to a hollow attachment member. The clip member comprises a front portion and a back portion. The front portion includes a pair of top portions; a bottom portion; an outer edge extending upwardly and outwardly, in a vertical plane, from the bottom portion towards the pair of top portions; and an inner edge extending downwardly and inwardly, in a vertical plane, from the pair of top portions to a clip center portion. The back portion includes a pair of elongated members integrally connected to the hollow attachment member.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Inventor: Jenny LaFever
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Patent number: 8636171Abstract: A container trapezoidal in shape for carrying liquids and loose materials. The body of container having an open top with opposite front and back side walls, opposite right and left side walls slanting inwards to a closed bottom. Three adjoining side walls having a flange at top rim angling down inside container forming an overhang. The edge of the flange is used to wipe excess liquid off of applicator. This excess paint drips into the container. The container includes a magnet for holding a brush, a convenient pouring spout and supportive handle.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Inventor: Daniel Dattilo
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Patent number: 8636172Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for controlling dispensing of medication are provided. A dispenser device used, for example, in the systems and methods can include a housing for storing units of medication and a dispensing well having an opening therein to permit removal of units of medication therefrom. The dispenser device can include first and second slides having openings therein that are configured to funnel a unit of medication toward the opening in the dispensing well. The opening in the first slide can be configured to funnel a unit of medication to the opening of the second slide upon movement of the first slide, while the second slide can be configured to funnel the unit of medication to the opening in the dispensing well upon movement of the second slide into a position that is aligned with the opening in the dispensing well.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Inventor: Lawrence A. Dunn
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Patent number: 8636173Abstract: A user interactive custom cosmetic powder color and effects dispensing system and method of doing business.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2006Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Cosmetic Technologies, L.L.C.Inventors: Julie R. Bartholomew, Charles P. Hines, Jr.
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Patent number: 8636174Abstract: An on-demand hot water dispenser (10, 90) with a source of hotter water (30) at a preselected relatively elevated temperature (36, 40, 42) and a source of cooler water at a relatively non-elevated temperature compared to the hotter water (17, 52) has an outlet dispense valve (18, 92) connected with both the hotter water source and the cooler water source through a common mixing chamber (74) to selectively vary the temperature of the mixed water being dispensed. The cooler water source (17, 52) is connected to the outlet dispense valve (18, 92) through an electrically controlled proportional valve (72) with a variable flow rate that is controlled during dispensing and mixing in accordance with a comparison between a selected one of a plurality preselected temperatures stored in a controller (34) and a sensed temperature (60, 62) of the mixed water in the mixing chamber (74) to maintain the mixed temperature of the water being dispensed at a preselected temperature on a real-time basis.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2010Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Food Equipment Technologies Company, Inc.Inventors: David G. Motkowski, Jonathan D. Shalen, Marek K. Kwiatkowski
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Patent number: 8636175Abstract: A system for dispensing fluid may include a first fluid circuit and second fluid circuit. The first fluid circuit may include a first reservoir configured to contain a supply of first fluid for being dispensed and a first variable volume chamber in flow communication with the first fluid circuit. The second fluid circuit may be configured to provide pressure for dispensing the first fluid. The second fluid circuit may include a second reservoir, a pump, fluid passages configured to provide fluid flow within the second fluid circuit, and a second variable volume chamber in flow communication with the second fluid circuit. The second fluid circuit may be a closed-loop circuit, and the first variable volume chamber and the second variable volume chamber are associated with one another, such that flow of fluid in the second circuit controls dispensing and temperature of the first fluid in the first fluid circuit.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2010Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Inventor: Clyde M. Smith
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Patent number: 8636176Abstract: A two-piece pinch valve is disclosed. A first piece or part of the valve is fixedly installed into a dispensing cabinet. A second piece or part having a movable pinch bar that pinches and un-pinches a tube is installable into and removable from the first piece by hand. Removal of the second piece from the first pieces allows a tube to be directly installed into the pinch valve. Installation of the second piece into the first piece configures the valve for operation. The second piece is installed into slots in the first piece. The slots and engaging protuberances on the second piece enable the second piece to be locked in place.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Prince Castle, LLCInventors: Joel Otto Malin, Jerry Tauer, Loren Veltrop
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Patent number: 8636177Abstract: A method and apparatus for dispensing sanitizer fluid from a door handle, including a latch mechanism lever adapted for coupling to a door latch mechanism and a trigger lever coupled to the latch mechanism lever. The latch mechanism lever can be selectively actuated independent of the trigger lever to actuate the door latch mechanism without dispensing sanitizer fluid. The apparatus may further include a sanitizer fluid reservoir and a pump coupled to the trigger lever to control sanitizer fluid flow from the sanitizer fluid reservoir to a nozzle when the trigger lever is actuated, where the nozzle is positioned proximate the latch mechanism lever. Embodiments of the invention may further include a method of use of the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Altitude Medical Inc.Inventors: Virginia Gardiner, Richard Gilbert, Damian Palin, Jacob McKnight, Alexander R. Oshmyansky
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Patent number: 8636178Abstract: A container or pitcher is provided having a flexible side wall portion and rim portion of the container which can conform to the shape of an object to which the pitcher is applied to thereby direct fluid flow from the pitcher over a broader area and to prevent fluid from flowing from the pitcher and underneath the rim of the pitcher and onto portions of the object to which it is not desirable to apply the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2008Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Inventors: Michael L. McGinley, Brian Lau
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Patent number: 8636179Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a carbonated beverage includes a sub-chamber (12) that communicates with a main container (11). In use, prior to filling the sub-chamber (12) it is pressurised to greater than or equal to the equilibrium pressure required to keep the dissolved gas in solution. This has the effect that the beverage does not froth out of a dispenser nozzle. It also has the effect of keeping beverage in the main container (11) from losing carbonation. The invention has particular application to “Optic” devices for dispensing carbonated spirit drinks.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2008Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Diageo Great Britain LimitedInventors: Auguste Menard, Justin Walshe, Paul Smith, Guy Hansson
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Patent number: 8636180Abstract: A pinch valve for use with a liquid dispensing cabinet is comprised of a tube pinching device configured to translate between an open position and a closed position and an electrically powered linear actuator configured to provide a valve opening force to the tube pinching device, The pinching device is coupled to a spring device configured to apply a valve closing force to the tube pinching device. The pinch valve is additionally comprised of an operator handle facilitating manual opening of the tube pinching device. The pinching device is rotatable in the valve body. The valve body has a front surface heat sink against which a tube pinching force is applied by a tube pinching device and a rear surface with a concavity configured to receive a tube carrying a heat transferring fluid. The tube pinching device can be operated electrically or manually.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Prince Castle, LLCInventors: Loren Veltrop, Christopher Lyons
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Patent number: 8636181Abstract: A child carrier that may be worn by an adult and support a child in either a forward-facing or rearward-facing position is provided. The child carrier may include a pouch assembly including a bottom portion and a front portion, where the weight of the child in a first position is configured to be substantially supported by the bottom portion. The child carrier may further include a removable insert configured to be removably installed into the child carrier, where when the removable insert is installed in the child carrier, the weight of the child in a second position is configured to be substantially supported by the removable insert. The child carrier may further include a harness assembly attached to the pouch assembly, where the removable insert may be configured to be attached at one end to the pouch assembly and at another end to the harness assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Britax Child Safety, Inc.Inventors: Mark Gunter, Jeanna Rimmer, Delsie Herrera, William Flood
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Patent number: 8636182Abstract: A device for movably mounting a storage container in relation to the storage bed of a pickup truck. The device includes a container support frame with a mounting member configured to be fixedly secured in relation to the pickup truck storage bed, and a lift arm having a first end coupled to the container support frame for pivotal movement about a first pivot axis and a second end configured to be coupled to the storage container for pivotal movement about a second pivot axis. The second end of the lift arm is movable along an arcuate path about the first pivot axis between a stowed position in which the storage container is disposed between the side rails and an extended position in which the storage container is disposed above a side rail. The storage container is pivotable about the second pivot axis to maintain an upright orientation in the stowed and extended positions, providing a variety of convenient access and storage options.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2010Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Inventor: Joel Gordon
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Patent number: 8636183Abstract: A protective cover for a personal electronic device incorporates a case received over the personal electronic device and providing viewing of a screen on the personal electronic device. At least one suspension flap has a first position extending over an upper edge of the personal electronic device substantially flush with the case and a second position released from the upper edge and rotated rearward. The flap includes an angled element to engage a vent slat to suspend the personal electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Inventor: Russell C. Steiner
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Patent number: 8636184Abstract: A compact folding bicycle carrier has a frame, a folding lower foot member and a pair of folding articulated upper carrying members. The lower foot member is pivotally mounted to a lower end of the frame and constrained for limited movement relative thereto. Each articulated carrying member has a supporting arm and a carrying arm. One end of each supporting arm is pivotally mounted to an upper end of the frame at opposite sides thereof. Each carrying arm is associated with one supporting arm. Each carrying arm has a cradle for holding a bicycle adjacent one end and an upper foot at the other end. Each carrying arm, between the cradle and the upper foot, is pivotally mounted to its respective supporting arm. The supporting arms are constrained for limited movement relative to the frame and each carrying arm is constrained for limited movement relative to its respective supporting arm.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2010Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Inventors: Richard A. Allen, Alexander R. Allen
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Patent number: 8636185Abstract: A nailer includes a power source including a piston reciprocating within a cylinder, a driver blade secured to the piston for common movement relative to a nosepiece, a magazine connected to the nosepiece for feeding fasteners sequentially for being driven into a workpiece by the driver blade, a delay mechanism operatively associated with the magazine and configured for engaging a second fastener and delaying advancement of the subsequent fastener to the nosepiece until the driver blade returns to the pre-firing position after driving a leading fastener.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2010Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Marc Largo, Hanxin Zhao, Christopher H. Porth, Daniel Birk
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Patent number: 8636186Abstract: An apparatus for aligned supply of fastening parts into an automatic assembling machine includes a rotary holding claw body, disposed at a lower position of a pressing punch, for gripping the fastening parts supplied in a position of a lateral direction by way of a supply passage, by passing through an intersection of an axial line of the pressing punch and an axial line of the supply passage, and rotating and displacing by a specific angle about a lateral axial line orthogonal to the both axial lines, and positioning and holding the fastening parts coaxially with the pressing punch at a lower position of the pressing punch. The rotary holding claw body has a pair of mutually opposing disk-shaped gripping claws, and the both disk-shaped gripping claws are forced to as to press push springs each other, and the fastening parts are gripped by the both disk-shaped gripping claws.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Pias Sales Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hiroshi Shinjo