Patents Issued in July 15, 2014
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Patent number: 8776983Abstract: The present invention provides a turntable and a substrate transporting system. The turntable includes an interconnecting device and a transporting platform which is moved by the interconnecting device in a way that the transporting platform is docked to a substrate exporting apparatus or importing apparatus, alternatively. Wherein the transporting platform picks up the glass substrate from the substrate exporting apparatus when docked thereto, and then transporting the substrate horizontally to the substrate importing apparatus in which the glass substrate is delivered as the transporting device is articulated thereto. The turntable device made in accordance with the present invention is properly arranged with a transporting platform to pick up, displace, and finally deliver the substrate. Since all these operations are streamlined, as a result, no waiting area is needed so as to effectively reduce the area for establishing the production line.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., LtdInventors: Weibing Yang, Chunhao Wu, Kunhsien Lin, Yongqiang Wang, Zhiyou Shu, Xiande Li, Minghu Qi, Zenghong Chen, Zhenhua Guo, Yunshao Jiang
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Patent number: 8776984Abstract: In the present method, which includes use of an operating head, groups of articles are intermittently picked up from a plurality of identical flanked channels (10, 20, 30) which bear articles (3) equidistanced from one another. The articles are ordered in groups in identical flanked lines (F1, F2, F3) and in a number that is equal to the number of channels. In the method, each group of articles is transferred above a supply line (40) provided with equidistanced compartments corresponding to the articles arranged on the channels. Each line of articles is unloaded into underlying compartments (4) of a series of compartments in the line. It is thus possible to insert into the compartments of a series of compartments an equal, smaller or greater number of articles than the number of channels.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Marchesini Group S.p.A.Inventor: Giuseppe Monti
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Patent number: 8776985Abstract: A method for transporting containers or groups of containers, wherein the containers are conveyed along a predefined transport path and with a predefined distance (D) between the containers or groups of containers and a conveyor unit and a conveyor unit, which conveyor unit transports the containers by means of at least two first conveying elements for conveying the containers, which first conveying elements respectively move along a first predefined movement path on a circulating carrier, and which first conveying elements contact the containers with respectively one contacting body and in this way vary a distance between the containers or groups of containers.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Krones AGInventors: Johann Huettner, Martin Seger
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Patent number: 8776986Abstract: A singulator for use with fruit handling equipment including spaced fruit supports driven at a particular speed, the singulator causing the fruit to assume single file for transfer to the fruit supports, the singulator including a first pair of belts arranged in a V formation travelling at different speeds, wherein the first pair of belts merges into a second pair of belts arranged in a V formation and both travelling at about the speed of the fruit supports, and wherein the second pair of belts is adapted to be operated so as to transfer the fruits substantially at the same speed as the fruit supports, whereby fruit are transferred to the fruit supports in single file whilst moving at the same speed as the fruit supports.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: MAF AgroboticInventor: Bruce Thomas Morley
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Patent number: 8776987Abstract: A ceiling-mounted apparatus for running a cable harness, in more precise terms a ceiling-mounted apparatus for running a cable harness with a chain of guide carriages coupled to one another by means of spring elements, said guide carriages running in at least one guide rail in each instance, with a first guide carriage being connected to a cable harness source by means of at least one spring element and with the guide carriages comprising additional spring elements for attaching the cable harness.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2010Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventor: Wolfgang Neuber
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Patent number: 8776988Abstract: A transfer apparatus for transferring an item includes a rail (3) forming an endless track (4) along which the item (100) is transferred, a transporter (41, 42) which is movable along the rail and includes at least one gripper (10) for gripping the item, a driver (7) for moving the transporter along the rail, wherein the transporter includes at least two carriers (8) engaging the rail and located at a distance from each other, neighboring carriers are coupled to each other by a coupler (9), at least one coupler is carrying at least one gripper, the rail includes a first face (12) and a second face (13), each carrier includes a first engage member (14) and a second engage (15) member (15) engaging the first face (12) and a third engage member (16) engaging the second face (13), the engage members of each carrier are positioned relative to each other such that the engage members form a triangle.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2010Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Sluis Cigar Machinery B.V.Inventors: Albert van der Vliet, Jeroen Aart Jan Slobbe, Oscar Slurink
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Patent number: 8776989Abstract: A sprocket for engaging a modular belt having a plurality of belt modules with intercalated link ends connected by transverse pivot members to form hinges. The belt modules may have transverse ribs. The sprocket may be driven by a shaft. The sprocket may be an idler sprocket. The sprocket has a central opening for receiving the shaft. The body has a plurality of teeth disposed in pairs along a periphery of the body. The body has a first opening formed between adjacent pairs of teeth and extending toward the center of the sprocket to provide access to the hinge area, when the belt engages with the sprocket, for application of cleaning fluid.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2010Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Habasit AGInventors: Dieter Guldenfels, Marco Lucchi
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Patent number: 8776990Abstract: A cleaning assembly for a conveyor belt includes a first blade assembly, a second blade assembly, and a coupling mechanism supporting the first and second blade assemblies. The first blade assembly includes a first blade positionable into contact against a conveyor belt adjacent a turn portion of the belt. The second blade assembly includes a second blade positionable into contact against the belt downstream from the first blade.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2013Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Superior Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jarrod J. Felton, Owen Greg Rude, Shane Jones
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Patent number: 8776991Abstract: An apparatus and method of transporting food products to a loading station having a cooling conveyor that selectively drops food product into a distributor. The distributor separates product into at least two lanes and drops product onto a conveyor. A balancing and diverting conveyor monitors and counts product in each lane and diverts product selectively based upon the sensed product. An orienter transfers product from a loading conveyor to a buffer conveyor. The buffer conveyor transfers product to a main conveyor which transfers product to a loading head.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Marel Meat Processing Inc.Inventors: David W. Alexander, Kevin J. Hansen, Colin R. Hart, Joshua W. Higgins
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Patent number: 8776992Abstract: A feeder apparatus includes: a reciprocating block moved reciprocally when a metal strip with collar-equipped through-holes is fed; a moving block disposed above the reciprocating block and connected to a connecting member so as to move in a movement direction of the reciprocating block; a pin block that moves together with the moving block and on which feed pins inserted into the through-holes are provided; an up-down cam unit that moves the pin block up and down; and a cam that is rotated by converting reciprocal movement of the reciprocating block to rotation about the width direction of the metal strip and includes a channel of a predetermined shape, wherein a cam follower inserted into the channel of the cam is provided on the moving block.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Hidaka Seiki Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Keiichi Morishita, Toshiyuki Nanaarashi
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Patent number: 8776993Abstract: An article conveyer belt assembly used for example, in a coin sorting device for positively pushing an article, such as a coin along a support surface is provided. A toothed belt has teeth for transmission of power by mounting a plurality of pushers on the belt with a connector removably mounted with a connecting body, a first holder and a second holder spaced a distance from each other to hold onto the conveyor belt. One of the first and second holders has a hook member to close a spaced opening at one end. The first and second holders are cantilevered to be mounted on a conveyor belt. At the other end of the connector body a pusher unit has a first shaft part and a second shaft part cantilevered from the connector body, with a hollow roller snap fitted on the first shaft part and the second shaft part.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2013Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Asahi Seiko Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Masayoshi Umeda
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Patent number: 8776994Abstract: For a chain conveyor system having a main conveyor having links with an inclined or a slippery wet conveying run extending from a feed end to a discharge end capable of securely attracting and retaining metallic magnetic articles on the run by article-attracting magnet pieces in selected links for attracting and retaining the articles on the run. An auxiliary conveyor for enabling separation of the articles from the conveyor at the discharge end of the run by releasing attraction of the articles. The auxiliary conveyor has links which register with the main conveyor links at the discharge end of the main conveyor system. The registering links of the auxiliary conveyor have article-separating elements operable to reduce the magnetic force of the magnet pieces at the discharge end of the run to enable separation of the conveyed articles from the main conveyor.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Tsubakimoto Chain Co.Inventor: Hajime Ozaki
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Patent number: 8776995Abstract: The invention relates to a tensioning device (15) for an endless transport belt (14), whereby the tensioning device (15) comprises two tensioning edges (16) around which the transport belt (14) is deflectable, and at least one spring section (26, 26?) integrally formed with the tensioning edges (16) and arranged between the two tensioning edges (16). This tensioning device (15) can be provided with a transport belt (14) and used in an automatic gripper system (1).Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Multivac Sepp Haggenmueller GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Lionel Carré, Michael Lang, Johannes Muehlschlegel, Michael Sdahl
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Patent number: 8776996Abstract: An inclined roller conveying assembly (40) includes a horizontally inclined roller (74) having opposite ends respectively supported by first and second supports (64, 66), with one support (64) having an idler bearing (80) and with the other support (66) having a drive coupling (94) that provides rotation of the inclined roller from a horizontal support and drive axis to provide support for the lower surface of an upper portion Gu of a hot upwardly concave formed glass sheet G being conveyed.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Glasstech, Inc.Inventor: Russell A. Walker
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Patent number: 8776997Abstract: This invention relates to conveyor guides comprising conveyor guide rail units, such as those used on automated handling lines where containers of different sizes are processed. One or more guide rails are employed to the sides of the conveyor guide to ensure that articles follow a desired path. This invention provides an adjustable conveyor guide rail unit that comprises a guide member operable to be set in a plurality of discrete positions, thereby allowing the width of a channel through which an article may be conveyed to be varied. Width adjustment is effected by adjusting a rotatable tab to align one of a number of holes with a pin provided on the guide rail. With the pin received in a hole, the guide rail is secured in a desired setting.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2013Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Zepf Technologies UK LimitedInventor: Ian Steven Spence
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Patent number: 8776998Abstract: A modular plastic conveyor belt constructed of belt modules having hooked structure to hold belt rows together during splicing for easier hinge-rod insertion and to accommodate an elongated belt edge portion permitting hinge-rod growth and a method for splicing such a belt together. The modules include a pivot end that hooks into a mating receptacle on the module of a consecutive belt row. An aperture through the receptacle and the pivot end is aligned with the apertures of other hinge elements to form a lateral passageway for a hinge rod.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Laitram, L.L.C.Inventors: David C. Weiser, Gilbert J. MacLachlan, Terral A. Ridgell
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Patent number: 8776999Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus having an articulating frame for conveying articles, as well as self-propelled articulating frames.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Dyco, Inc.Inventors: Peter D. Yohe, Ronald H. Cordingly, Thomas M. Zurewich, Yakov Kushnir
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Patent number: 8777000Abstract: Disclosed is a centering element for use with container holders or turntables on container processing machines, comprising a centering cone that has a cone-type or taper-type centering surface for receiving and centering each container on the bottom of the container.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2010Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: KHS GmbHInventors: Klaus Krämer, Lutz Deckert
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Patent number: 8777001Abstract: A leak-tight/water-proof transformer containment bag includes (i) an outer puncture-resistant liquid-barrier fabric bag with a bottom having an oil-absorbent cushioning mat; (ii) a middle tear-resistant liquid-impervious continuous-sheet bag liner secured inside the outer bag; (iii) an inner puncture-resistant liquid-barrier fabric bag secured inside the liner; the bottom of the inner bag having outer and inner cushioning oil-absorbent mats; the outer bag, middle liner and inner bag being secured together at their open ends; (iv) lifting loops secured on opposite sides at the front and back of the outer bag and extending above the top of the outer bag to enable grabbing and lifting the lifting loops from above; (v) reinforcing bands secured around the outer bag and lifting loops; and (vi) a duffel top secured openly over the open top of the bags; the duffel top having a closure for closing the duffel top and closing off the top of the bags.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2010Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Inventor: William Duffy Bennett
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Patent number: 8777002Abstract: A handheld device, such as a mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), tablet computer, palmtop computer, or the like, can be protected from physical shock by being suspended within a multiple layer enclosure forming a protective case. The protective case includes an outer shell and an inner cushioning layer comprising one or more cushions. The cushions can be interlocked with opposing ends of the outer shell via an interlocking connection, so that the pieces of the cushion layer can be secured within the protective case. The cushions can cooperate to suspend the handheld device within the enclosure of the protective case and isolate the handheld device from the outer shell to protect the handheld device from physical shocks imparted to the outer shell.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Shark-Eye LLCInventors: Thomas J. Lonsdale, II, David Council Benker
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Patent number: 8777003Abstract: A two-piece carrying case for a portable electronic device is disclosed. Generally speaking, the protective case includes a first body section and a second body section, each having a back surface, upturned sides, a connecting surface and a rim tightly bonded to an edge of the upturned sides of each body section. The rim defines an open area. The first and second body sections are joined by overlapping the respective connecting surfaces. Correspondingly aligned protrusions and depressions in the connecting surfaces retain the two sections in an overlapping configuration.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Uncommon LLCInventors: John Hong, Scott Wilson, Dustin Brown, Jon Godston
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Patent number: 8777004Abstract: A fastener cartridge can comprise a support portion, a tissue thickness compensator positioned relative to the support portion, and a plurality of fasteners positioned within the support portion and/or the tissue thickness compensator which can be utilized to fasten tissue. In use, the fastener cartridge can be positioned in a first jaw of a surgical fastening device, wherein a second jaw, or anvil, can be positioned opposite the first jaw. To deploy the fasteners, a staple-deploying member is advanced through the fastener cartridge to move the fasteners toward the anvil. As the fasteners are deployed, the fasteners can capture at least a portion of the tissue thickness compensator therein along with at least a portion of the tissue being fastened.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Chester O. Baxter, III, Taylor W. Aronhalt, Joseph E. Young
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Patent number: 8777005Abstract: A hex key holder is provided with a rectangular body having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front surface, a rear surface, a right side, and a left side, the rectangular body including a plurality of first channels longitudinally penetrating the rectangular body and being adjacent to the rear surface, an intermediate transverse groove formed on the front surface, a plurality of second channels longitudinally penetrating a lower portion of the rectangular body from the groove to the bottom surface and being adjacent to the front surface, a plurality of first holes formed on the top surface adjacent to the first channels, and a plurality of second holes formed on the bottom surface between the first channels and the second channels; and a ring pivotably disposed on the left side. Each first or second channel retains a hex key.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2014Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Jaco International CorporationInventor: Liang-Tzu Lai
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Patent number: 8777006Abstract: The present invention provides a patty manager having a dispensing tray including one or more dispensing regions for receiving surgical patties, and a recovery tray having a plurality of recovery regions for receiving surgical patties. Each dispensing region may include a dispensing indicia located, and each recovery region can include a recovery indicia, which may correspond to a substantially similar dispensing indicia of the dispensing tray. A string guide may be disposed about at least a portion of the dispensing regions for the organization and management of the patty strings. A gripping tool may further be coupled to one of the dispensing or recovery trays.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2006Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Clear Solutions LLCInventors: Sanjay Jatana, Scott A. Comeaux
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Patent number: 8777007Abstract: The invention relates to the field of packaging, and more particularly to a packaging box for liquid crystal glass. The packaging box for liquid crystal glass includes a box body; the box body is internally provided with buffer blocks which are made of material different from that of the box body and have buffer performance superior to that of the box body. The packaging box for liquid crystal glass of the invention is of a separated structure, the box body and the buffer blocks are respectively made of different materials, the buffer blocks are made of material with good buffer performance, and the box body is mainly used for fixing the buffer blocks and ensuring the strength of the whole box body; thus, the box body is made of ordinary plastic material and injection molded without being made of expanded buffer material with buffer effect and high cost, thereby reducing the cost of the packaging box.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shihhsiang Chen, Yicheng Kuo, Jiahe Cheng
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Patent number: 8777008Abstract: Disclosed is a package cushioning structure for liquid crystal display modules, which includes two opposite cushioning side boards, a plurality of cushioning position-limiting boards arranged between the two cushioning side boards, and a plurality of connection plates connecting the cushioning side boards and the cushioning position-limiting boards. The cushioning side boards form first retention slots corresponding to the connection plates. The cushioning position-limiting boards form second retention slots corresponding to the connection plates. The connection plates form first and second coupling sections respectively corresponding to the first and second retention slots, whereby the first and second coupling sections are respectively received in and retained by the first and second retention slots to couple the cushioning side boards and the cushioning position-limiting boards together in a releasable manner.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., LtdInventor: Qianshuang Hu
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Patent number: 8777009Abstract: A packing structure for a liquid crystal display device includes a packing box for storing the liquid crystal display device and shock-absorbing members. The shock-absorbing members are stored in the packing box together with the liquid crystal display device so as to be interposed between the liquid crystal display device and the packing box. A side wall of a groove of the shock-absorbing member has a plurality of shock-absorbing surfaces with the gap with the display panel larger in the inside of the display panel than in the outside of the display panel. A central shock-absorbing member is disposed on the inside of the display panel deeper than the shock-absorbing face. The gap between the central shock-absorbing member and the display panel is larger than that between the shock-absorbing face and the display panel.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2013Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventor: Kiyotaka Nakase
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Patent number: 8777010Abstract: A blank for being formed into a container. The blank has a marginal area that includes a plurality of score lines for facilitating forming of the blank into the container. The score lines are positioned to facilitate formation of denesting features of the container. A container formed from the blank has denesting features.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2010Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: Patrick H. Wnek
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Patent number: 8777011Abstract: A package for storing an aerosolizable pharmaceutical formulation comprises a capsule adapted to contain the aerosolizable pharmaceutical formulation, and a moisture barrier around the capsule. The moisture barrier comprises a material that is resistant to moisture passage, whereby the moisture barrier reduces the amount of moisture in contact with the aerosolizable pharmaceutical formulation so that the aerosolizable pharmaceutical formulation may be aerosolized when the capsule is opened. In one version, the moisture barrier comprises a metal.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2002Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: Scot Cheu, William Leung, Mei-Chang Kuo, Andrew Clark
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Patent number: 8777012Abstract: An online ordering system configured to process a multiple tablet order is described. The system comprises a database that stores information for a plurality of medicinal tablets and an online ordering server for receiving a plurality of multiple tablet orders. Each multiple tablet order corresponds to at least two tablets for consumption during a particular time on a particular date. The system further comprises a production facility server communicatively coupled to the database and the online ordering server. The production facility server is configured to control a production facility to fill the plurality of multiple tablet orders by placing the tablets associated with each order in a multiple tablet container. Each container is labeled with tablet specific information, including the date and the time for consuming the tablets in the container and a plurality of images of each of the tablets in the container.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2009Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Edge Medical Properties, LLCInventors: Robert A. Luciano, Jr., Lawrence Luciano, Michael A. Kerr
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Patent number: 8777013Abstract: A package for pharmaceuticals such as contraceptives has a mold having a plurality of indentations arranged in a predetermined manner. The indentations are arranged in four circular patterns, each pattern being located in one of four quadrants defined by internal perforated boundaries. A lidding cover is adhered to the mold. The lidding cover has printed material that identifies the locations of the indentations and the internal perforated boundaries of the four quadrants.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: The Challenge Printing CompanyInventor: Swaraj Sunil Jalindre
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Patent number: 8777014Abstract: The invention relates to a contraception kit that includes at least one regular contraception for the female cycle as well as an emergency contraception. The invention is characterized in that both types of contraception are included in a common packaging.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2009Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Inventor: Mohammed Ridha Chakroun
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Patent number: 8777015Abstract: There are provided devices, systems and processes to treat slurries that include magnetic and nonmagnetic particles suspended in water in such a fashion as to separate certain valuable elements and/or minerals from less valuable minerals or elements. A high intensity magnetic separator includes at least one large rotatable turntable that defines at least one circular channel therethrough in which a matrix material is positioned. The turntable is configured to rotate in a generally horizontal plane about a generally vertical virtual axis, causing the at least one circular channel to rotate through a plurality of intermittent magnetic and nonmagnetic zones generated by a plurality of permanent magnet members. A treatment slurry is directed into the channel or channels in one or more of the magnetic zones as the turntable rotates. A tailings fraction passes through the channel or channels in a generally downward direction in the magnetic zones and is collected in tailings launders.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Magnetation, Inc.Inventors: David Chappie, Martin J. Halverson, Lucas J. Lehtinen
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Patent number: 8777016Abstract: Embodiments provide a vehicle for separating a mixed debris stream. The vehicle may include an elongate vehicle frame; a separating structure mounted on the vehicle frame and configured to contact the mixed debris stream with a fluid stream to separate the mixed debris stream into at least a first debris stream and a second debris stream; a feed structure for transporting the mixed debris stream to the separating structure at a delivery location; a first conveyor configured to receive the first debris stream at a receiving location; and a second conveyor configured to receive the second debris stream. At least one of the delivery location of the mixed debris stream, the receiving location of the first debris stream, and/or an ejection angle of the fluid stream may be adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Construction Equipment CompanyInventors: Roger G. Smith, Jason D. Gerard
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Patent number: 8777017Abstract: The present application is directed to the separation of a solid fraction from a fluid sample particularly a therapeutic cellular fraction from a biological sample such as a bone marrow sample by a porous filter which separates a filtration unit into an upper pre-filtration chamber into which a fluid sample requiring cell separation is introduced and a lower post-filtration chamber into which a fluid capable of transmitting an acoustic standing wave is introduced. An acoustic element is coupled to a substrate which is located within and at the bottom of the lower chamber and which resonates in response to the acoustic generating element and generates a standing wave through the two fluid phases and the filter to agitate the sample. Simultaneously, a cyclic process of vacuum draw, causes movement of the sample downwards through the filter. Vacuum pressure, fluid flow rate and frequency of vibration are controlled from a remote unit housing appropriate pumps and valves.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventor: Stephen Curran
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Patent number: 8777018Abstract: The present invention relates to a filtering device, facilitating the filtration of media to be cleaned, and also the cleaning of the filter material or filter elements in a filtering device. Said filtering device comprises at least one filter element arranged in a housing, with at least one filter material and at least one rebound element. The invention further relates to a cleaning device, comprising at least one nozzle, which is arranged perpendicularly and/or angularly in relation to the filter element for removing a filter cake on the filter material, wherein the cleaning medium at least partially penetrates the filter material during cleaning. The rebound element deflects the cleaning medium at least partially for renewed penetration through the filter material, while at least partially removing the filter cake at the same time.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2009Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: ETS Trade S.a.r.l.Inventors: Harald Schmidt, Frank Jonigkeit
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Patent number: 8777019Abstract: The portable beverage rack of the present invention is a generally square or rectangular receptacle which may safely store one or more bottles in u-shaped channels which cradle the bottles and prevent movement of the bottles while in transit or while travelling on a boat or an RV. The u-shaped channels may contain a rubber pad on the inside surface to prevent sliding, rolling or other lateral movement of the bottles. The portable beverage rack also contains a securement mechanism, such as a strap, buckle or band which extends over the top of the bottles to prevent vertical movement of the bottles. Additionally, the rack includes means to attach the rack to a wall or other vertical surface using a separate wall mounted base plate.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Inventor: Amy L. Dovell
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Patent number: 8777020Abstract: The present invention provides a lockable eyewear display system. Embodiments of the system include a frame holder on which the eyewear is placed, a locking mechanism that secures the eyewear to the holder, and a key that enables a user to holder unlock and to remove the eyewear from the holder. In one embodiment, frame holder includes an articulating joint allowing at least a portion of the holder and eyewear to be swiveled. The frame holder is removably attachable to a display rod of the system configured to hold a plurality of frame holders. The display rod includes a lock in one embodiment to prevent removal of the frame holders from the rod without use of a specially configured access key. The display rod is mountable to a surface of a fixture or display object such as a rack or furniture.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2013Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Eye Designs LLCInventors: Alan Winig, Richard Winig, James Eldon
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Patent number: 8777021Abstract: An archery equipment holding assembly including an assembly base; an arrow support frame carried by the assembly base, the arrow support frame disposed within an arrow support frame plane; at least one arrow rest assembly carried by the arrow support frame; a bow support frame carried by the assembly base, the bow support frame disposed within a bow support frame plane, the bow support frame plane disposed in generally perpendicular relationship to the arrow support frame plane and bisecting the arrow support frame plane into approximately equal halves; and a bow rest assembly carried by the bow support frame.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Inventor: Gordon Smith
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Patent number: 8777022Abstract: There is disclosed a simple and versatile storage and shelving system. A plurality of specialized, sturdy, lightweight, integrally molded main panels (10) are provided, which may be hanged upon a hanger track (16) mounted upon a vertical wall (15). The main panels (10) are specially shaped to define shelf ledges (26) therein upon which shelves (18, 20) may be easily but securely placed. There are defined in the fronts of the panels (10) one or more wardrobe hooks (22) into which wardrobe rods (14) may be placed. Special hook bodies (53) for the wardrobe rods (14) and flange elements (44, 47) for the panel wardrobe hooks (22) promote secure engagement of the wardrobe rods (14) with respective pairs of panels (10) to promote the stability and security of a completely installed system. Auxiliary panels (80) may be removably connected to the bottoms of main panels (10) to increase versatility of a given system by permitting the additional of more shelves (18, 20) or drawers (20).Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Inventors: Constance Artigues, Dan E. Jensen, Eric E. Scott
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Patent number: 8777023Abstract: A hanger for hanging of garlands and the like around a doorway can be removably placed within a doorway, where it is secured by pressure and friction, thereby avoiding any damage to the door or door frame. The hanger includes outward extensions that extend outward of the door frame to permit hanging of garlands and the like on either side of the doorway. The hanger may also include one or more central extensions for supporting the garlands or the like centrally above the doorway so that the garland or the like does not hang downward too much, thus keeping the doorway clear. The hanger can also be a part of the decoration around the doorway. Various configurations of the hanger may fit different widths of door frames, including a wide range of door frame widths, and features of the hanger provide additional flexibility for different door configurations including sidelights.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2010Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Treekeeper, LLCInventors: Jared Hendricks, Erik Bornemeier
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Patent number: 8777024Abstract: An array of storage receivers such as bins of various sizes supported by a transportable stand to which the receivers may be removably attached. The stand may have a handle for carrying, and wheels for movably supporting the stand and the array of storage receivers.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Inventor: Teri Kramer
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Patent number: 8777025Abstract: A laundry hanging solution comprising an expansion assembly, a post assembly, and a hanging rod assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Thomas H. Buckleitner, Jayaprakash Kannappan, Travis M. Perkins, Arunprasath Sridharan, Daniel E. Teich
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Patent number: 8777026Abstract: Provided is a crane jib transition structure, including a jib section, a transition section and a supporting structure. The jib section matches with the transition section, and they fixedly connect to each other. The upper end of the supporting structure fixedly connects to the upper end of the side of the jib section. The bottom end of the supporting structure fixedly connects to the bottom end of the corresponding side of the transition section. The middle part of the supporting structure fixedly connects to the connection point between the side of jib section and the corresponding side of transition section. Therefore, the crane jib transition structure can not only achieve the strength of a crane jib transition structure, but also achieve the strength and the overall stability of a crane jib, by using the supporting structure connecting to between the crane jib section and transition section.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignees: Hunan Sany Intelligent Control Equipment Co., Ltd., Kushan Sany Mechanical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Fenglin Han, Mingqi Li
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Patent number: 8777027Abstract: The present application relates to a mobile crane comprising a telescopic boom which has a hinged section and at least one telescopic section which can be telescoped out of it, or to a crawler-mounted crane. In accordance with one embodiment, as a position detection device, it has at least one transducer in the form of an inductively operating transponder, a receiver unit for the sensing of the position of the transducer, a control device for control in dependence on a signal of the receiver unit, as well as a signal transmission device in the form of a databus for the transmission of the signal data from the receiver unit to the control device.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2005Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbHInventor: Erwin Morath
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Patent number: 8777028Abstract: A spout for attachment to bottles, cups or other drinking vessels and containers having a dome shaped enclosure and a set of stability ribs. The stability ribs specifically ensuring that fluid flow through the fluid conduit remains as laminar as possible, and prevents the fluid conduit from collapse if a high amount of suction or mastication is provided by a user of the drinking vessel or container.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Royal King Infant Products Co. Ltd.Inventor: Chawarin Sakulsacha
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Patent number: 8777029Abstract: A bottle includes a bridge forming a fluid channel, and extending radially outwardly on a bottle neck, from a location spaced axially from a bottle finish to a bottle shoulder. The bridge includes an outer wall offset radially outwardly with respect to walls of the neck and the shoulder and, in transverse cross section, the outer wall includes an incurvate inner surface. The bridge also includes side walls extending between the outer wall of the bridge and the walls of the neck and shoulder and, in transverse cross section, the side walls include straight inner surfaces disposed at chordal angles.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.Inventors: Raul M. Paredes, Douglas Laib, Allan Henderson
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Patent number: 8777030Abstract: In various embodiments, a non-reusable closure may include a base attachable to a container. The closure base contains an engagement insert that can screw onto a container neck. The base and engagement insert together contain one or more regions of weakness which break and/or deform when the closure is removed from the container thereby preventing re-attachment of the closure to the container.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: David Ziegenhorn, Jay Hinkle, Greg Showers, Kerry D. Azelton, Stacie M. Alvarez
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Patent number: 8777031Abstract: The invention relates to a stopper device for a container having a neck with a ? axis. Said device comprises an elastomer stopper, a plastic cover that can cover both the neck and the stopper in place in the neck and comprises means for locking on the neck, and a cap adapted to the top of the cover by means of a central segment and provided with a peripheral supporting edge connected to the central segment by at least one connecting runout.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2009Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: West Pharmaceutical Services Deutschland GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Antoine Aneas
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Patent number: 8777032Abstract: A cap includes a top wall, an outer peripheral edge, a first section, and a second section. A skirt depends from the outer peripheral edge. The skirt includes an attached end, a free end, a plurality of slots, and a plurality of apertures. Each aperture is spaced-apart from the free end of the skirt. The top wall has a first configuration and a second configuration. When the top wall is in the first configuration, the first section is generally planer and the second section is generally arcuate. When the top wall is in the first configuration, the skirt extends generally perpendicularly to the first section to generally engage at least a portion of a container. When the top wall is in the second configuration, the free end of the skirt extends radially outwardly from the attached end thereof to allow the cap to be removed from the container.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Drug Plastics & Glass Company, Inc.Inventors: Frederick N. Biesecker, Gregory Sprishen, William Gordon Knestrick, III