Patents Issued in July 29, 2014
  • Patent number: 8789531
    Abstract: A mouth and nose mask including a main cover body with a main air vent at the center thereof, an inner cover body, and a linking member. There is a space between the main cover body and the inner cover body. The linking member links the main cover body and the inner cover body. The bottom edge of the inner cover body is designed not to touch the face when wearing. The mouth and nose mask is safe, can be used in the treatment of allergic respiratory diseases, and is effective in preventing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventor: Qi Li
  • Patent number: 8789532
    Abstract: A ventilation mask having a cushioned facial interface and an adjustable support structure. The ventilation mask can have a gas delivery port with a gas delivery tube rotatably coupled thereto. The cushioned facial interface may have one or more interior membranes and an extended lower portion. The support structure may have an adjustable slide allowing a wearer to adjust the mask to increase comfort while maintaining a gas-tight seal between the mask and the face of the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Respcare, Inc.
    Inventors: Norman Hansen, Louis Javier Collazo, Sanjay Chandran
  • Patent number: 8789533
    Abstract: A device for use with a bed having a frame and a supporting surface includes a flexible sheet with a tether strap connected to the sheet and extending from the sheet. The flexible sheet has opposed top and bottom surfaces, with the top surface having a high friction material with a higher coefficient of friction as compared to the bottom surface, which includes a low friction material. The tether strap is configured for connection to the frame of the bed to secure the sheet in place. A system incorporating the flexible sheet may also include an absorbent pad configured to be placed on the top surface of the sheet, where the high-friction top surface resists sliding of the absorbent pad, as well as one or more wedges having a base wall that the wedge rests on and a ramp surface configured to confront the sheet when the wedge is placed under the sheet. The base wall and the ramp surface may also contain high friction and low friction materials, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Sage Products, LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Steffens, Paul Fowler, Larry Ponsi, David Beck, Greg Davis
  • Patent number: 8789534
    Abstract: A drape device is provided for use with a thermal treatment system, where the thermal treatment system includes a receptacle dimensioned to receive a basin, a heater to heat items placed within the receptacle and a limit switch that is operable to identify when the basin or other item is placed within the receptacle and to further activate the heater upon identification by the limit switch of the basin or other item being placed within the receptacle. The drape device includes a drape that can be placed within the receptacle to provide a barrier between items placed on the drape and the receptacle. The drape device further includes engaging structure configured to engage the drape and one of the basin and the receptacle. In one embodiment, the engaging structure includes an actuation member that facilitates operation of the limit switch and activation of the heater without the use of the basin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Patented Medical Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Durward I. Faries, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8789535
    Abstract: A device for preventing development of infections includes a surgical drape in which a window, through which an incision may be made, is formed. The window defines borders having an inner face; a first layer of a material, covering the inner face of the borders, the first layer being configured to absorb incision secretions; and a second layer, covering the inner face of the borders, the second layer being impregnated with an antiseptic haemostatic ingredient, the second layer partially covering the first layer, the first layer being wider than the second layer. The second layer is arranged to come into contact with incision margins and cover a top part and a bottom part of an incision during installation of a spacer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventor: Gilles Touati
  • Patent number: 8789536
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for implementing or deploying medical or veterinary utility modules (a) operable for mooring at least partly within a digestive tract, (b) small enough to pass through the tract per vias naturales and including a wireless-control component, (c) having one or more attachment protrusions positionable adjacent to a mucous membrane, (d) configured to facilitate redundant modes of attachment, (e) facilitating a “primary” material supply deployable within a stomach for an extended and/or controllable period, (f) moored by one or more adaptable extender modules supported by a subject's head or neck, and/or (g) configured to facilitate supporting at least a sensor within a subject's body lumen for up to a day or more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: The Invention Science Fund I, LLC
    Inventors: Edward S. Boyden, Roderick A. Hyde, Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Jordin T. Kare, Robert Langer, Eric C. Leuthardt, Dennis J. Rivet, Michael A. Smith, Charles Whitmer, Lowell L. Wood, Jr., Victoria Y. H. Wood
  • Patent number: 8789537
    Abstract: A hair accessory device; in particular, a device and method of use that is uniquely configured to clamp and securely grasp hair in place and allow the hair to appear fuller. The device is a double hair clip having a corresponding pair of pivotable jaws, an inner set and an outer set. This advantageously allows for the secure holding of hair while creating the look of hair fullness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventor: Mirza Loredo
  • Patent number: 8789538
    Abstract: A cosmetic material applying device which can efficiently apply a cosmetic material by fixing an applying member to prevent detachment, and improve exposure of the surface coming into contact with the hair, thus minimizing entwining the hair while combing the hair. In an embodiment the cosmetic material applying device has an applying member constructed of an elastic material, and a main body portion with an applying portion to which the applying member can be installed. In this embodiment the main body portion is further provided with a plurality of locking members which lock the applying member to the applying portion, comb teeth in a longer direction of the applying portion, comb teeth in a shorter direction in a leading end of the applying portion, and a through hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Tokiwa Corporation
    Inventor: Tomonori Koguchi
  • Patent number: 8789539
    Abstract: A hair-care device includes at least two jaws, a first jaw and a second jaw. The first and second jaw are elongated and hinged together so as to be able to shift between an open position and a closed position in which opposing working surfaces define a hair treatment region. An electric heating element is attached to at least one of the working surfaces. The first jaw includes at least one friction bar which is able to move along an adjacent working surface and which is adapted to engage with an opposing element of the second jaw to create, when the jaws are closed, a traction region which generates a traction force which exceeds the traction force generated by the treatment region as the device is moved over a lock of hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: SEB S.A.
    Inventors: Benoît Linglin, Régis Fereyre, Bénédicte Simond
  • Patent number: 8789540
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel structure for sealing a cosmetic container using a double-injection molded rib on the container body sealing against a deformable hard-rubber ring on the container cover. The invention will maximize product reliability by improving the sealing structure of a make-up base or cosmetic container through providing a clear, air-tight effect since the sealing structure cannot be deformed, even in the case of long-term use. The invention provides uniform, airtight adhesion without unequal distribution of coupling intensity between internal sealing components when the container cover is closed. Further, the aesthetics of the container are increased because a closure clasp is not necessary, and it is possible to eliminate the problem of dried-out product created when the container is fitted with a closure clasp or similar device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventors: Yong Jun Lee, Jeen Gee Kim
  • Patent number: 8789541
    Abstract: An anti-leak system for preventing nail polish from leaking from a nail polish bottle featuring a collar that wraps around the shoulder area, the thread area and the cap of the nail polish bottle. Foam lines the inner surface of the collar. The foam fills any gaps that may occur between the thread area and the cap, for example if the cap is not completely closed. The collar can be compressed around the nail polish bottle and secured vie a locking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventor: Lillie Ann Evans
  • Patent number: 8789542
    Abstract: The present invention is comprised of an antibacterial dental floss device to provide the user with enhanced dental hygiene care. The present invention is further comprised of processors and modules to fray dental floss to provide more thorough cleaning with bristled floss coated with oral antibacterial compounds to increase prevention of dental and oral infections and disease. The present invention provides an ultraviolet light to further treat dental and oral bacterial presence. The present invention provides the user with a compact portable dental hygiene device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventor: Julian Omidi
  • Patent number: 8789543
    Abstract: A dishwasher includes a washing chamber defining a washing volume in which items to be washed are disposed and a storage container disposed in the washing chamber for retaining items at a predetermined storage location within the washing volume. A spray device is provided that is operable to spray at least one jet of liquid and a dissolving chamber having a chamber floor with at least one aperture is mounted to the storage container. The storage container and the spray device are mounted relative to one another such that the dissolving chamber is wetted with liquid that has been sprayed by the spray device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Hartmann, Bernd Schessl, Erich Schmid
  • Patent number: 8789544
    Abstract: Provided are a filter assembly for a dishwasher and a dishwasher having the same. In the filter assembly for the dishwasher and the dishwasher having the same, since a cylindrical filter unit is formed through a plate filter unit, the entire area of an inside of a filter frame can be implemented as a filtering area where foreign materials contained in water circulating toward dishes to be washed up are filtered off. Accordingly, the extended filtering area can increase an amount of water supplied onto the dishes, thus to enhance an efficiency of water circulation. Also, a possibility that a filter is blocked due to foreign materials covering all over the filtering area can remarkably be reduced. Since the cylindrical filter unit is formed through the plate filter unit, the entire size of the filter assembly can be decreased with maintaining the filtering area of the filter assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Myong-Ho Kang
  • Patent number: 8789545
    Abstract: Described is a tire applicator for applying a tire solution to a vehicle passing through a vehicle washing system. The tire applicator includes a flexible member, such as flexible rods, with a fabric attached thereto. A solution dispenser is included to dispense a tire solution to the fabric. A rod positioning mechanism can be used to position the flexible rods and fabric into the path of the vehicle's tires. When a vehicle drives past the flexible rods, the rods are biased toward the vehicle's tires, thereby causing the tires to rub against the fabric and transfer the tire solution from the fabric to the vehicle's tires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventor: G. Thomas Ennis
  • Patent number: 8789546
    Abstract: The present invention is a shakable cleaning bag to clean a plurality of objects that includes a base cleaning bag, a cleaning pouch disposed in the base cleaning bag that receives the objects to be cleaned and a perforated cut line disposed on the top portion of the base cleaning bag that is cut when the base cleaning bag is ready to be used. A fastener disposed below the perforated cut line that runs across the base cleaning bag allowing access to the cleaning pouch and an abrasive or non-abrasive alcohol cleaning solution that is contained in the base cleaning bag that has direct contact with the objects that are placed in the base cleaning bag to be cleaned by the alcohol cleaning solution. There is also a two pouch base cleaning bag with a rinsing pouch and rinse solution and a method of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventor: Harrison Richard Kaufman
  • Patent number: 8789547
    Abstract: A glider for attachment to a hollow lower portion of a walker leg, comprising a ground engaging base; a first pair of stem portions extending from and attached to the base; a top portion comprising a frustoconical main body to engage the first pair of stems and having a shape so that an outer surface of the main body engages an inner surface of a stem; a second pair of stem portions extending from and attached to the top portion; and a mechanism for drawing the main body in between the pair of stem portions to flex the stems outwardly. Securing the glide comprises inserting the attachment and a fastener into the walker leg; the fastener extending through a base aperture into a top portion aperture and fastening the fastener to engage each stem portion causing the stems to extend outwardly and engage an inner surface of the hollow walker leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Yunga Tart LLC
    Inventor: Kareem Reda
  • Patent number: 8789548
    Abstract: A portable hunting or wildlife observation structure is designed to fit to the bed of most pickup trucks. All components of the structure may be stored inside a lockable storage case, which also acts as a bed width adjustable bench seat for the user when the structure is assembled. The structure's five-sided structure may incorporate height adjustable shooting bars and a roof structure. A weatherproof camouflage material provides a surround and roof cover for the structure. Separate weatherproof camouflage material may be magnetically attached to conceal the truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventor: Richard Andrew Atherton
  • Patent number: 8789549
    Abstract: A canopy anchoring system comprising a flexible anchoring sleeve of a cylindrical shape having a bore aperture positioned in the approximate center of the cylinder, the sleeve has a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion of the sleeve contains a first top orifice for filling the sleeve with a liquid, the bottom portion of the sleeve contains a bottom orifice for draining the liquid from the sleeve, the top orifice and the bottom orifice each have a closure device, the sleeve with the bore aperture is constructed to allow a canopy leg to slide completely through, the canopy leg has a foot and a foot capturing puncture protection pad provides protection for the sleeve and securely capture the foot of the canopy leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventor: William Rogers Barnes
  • Patent number: 8789550
    Abstract: An easy to use, reliable, easy to repair, universal, simple, lightweight, compact, portable, multi-use modular system of poles and interconnections. An operator configures a number of structures using brackets, supports, segmented shafts, and interconnection components. The segmented shafts have both the ability to make an attachment to retain a particular configuration while being able to break down the shafts for transportation or storage. Some embodiments include a sleeve that protects the tip of a pole and provide a cushion and separation between a pole and a ferrule thereby reducing breakage and increase reliability. Broken components are easily replaced in the field. The configuration of the structure is changed by the user to quickly adapt to changing needs. Multiple components can be carried by separate members of a group and combined together to form a more complex structure to meet the needs of the group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Evrio, Inc.
    Inventors: John Livacich, Kendyl A Roman
  • Patent number: 8789551
    Abstract: A frame structure having a truss comprising three longitudinal members the longitudinal alignment of which is facilitated by a stopper member that prevents a junction of the three members from pivoting beyond a desired angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventor: Marty Dotterweich
  • Patent number: 8789552
    Abstract: An anti-siphon device for a flush valve having an air-inlet sealing diaphragm, a diaphragm bracket with an air inlet, a flex sleeve, a venting bracket, and an offsetting spring. The deformation power of the air-inlet sealing diaphragm is comparatively small. When compared with existing anti-siphon reflux devices, this anti-siphon device has a very low current pressure loss and can prevent leaking. When the anti-siphon device is applied in heating and plumbing devices, such as a flush valve, the current pressure can be retained and thus satisfactory flush effect is achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Shanghai Kohler Electronics, Ltd.
    Inventor: Chen Weigen
  • Patent number: 8789553
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a control block provided with a plurality of control block elements in each of which a valve arrangement for controlling an associated hydraulic consumer is provided. Said control block also comprises an oil channel which runs through at least one control block element for controlling the temperature thereof independently of the control of the valve arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Büttner, Robert Rüppel
  • Patent number: 8789554
    Abstract: An adaptor accommodates both of the most predominant sizes of downspouts and, when positioned between an upper and lower section, diverts rainwater through an opening in a sidewall to a collection system such as one or more rain barrels. Preferably, the collection system is attached to a soaker hose which provides on-demand irrigation of a treated plot of soil. A central passageway accommodates rainwater which exceeds the capacity of the collection system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Emsco, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen M Oas
  • Patent number: 8789555
    Abstract: A system for interconnecting a faucet assembly to a wall member is provided that employs a mounting bracket for interconnection to the wall member. The mounting bracket is configured to accommodate various configurations of faucets with any number of fluid delivery tubes. The mounting system provides structural rigidity to the faucet/building interconnection while minimizing occupation of interior wall space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Patent number: 8789556
    Abstract: The flow rate control device is provided with: a fluid resistor provided on the flow channel; a pressure sensor provided in any one of an upstream side or a downstream side of the fluid resistor; a pressure calculating part configured to calculate a pressure in a side with respect to the fluid resistor where the pressure sensor is not provided; a flow rate calculating part configured to calculate a flow rate based on the measurement pressure value and a calculation pressure value calculated by the pressure calculating part; and an abnormality diagnosing part configured to diagnose an abnormality of the measurement flow rate value based on the measurement flow rate value and a calculation flow rate value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Horiba STEC, Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tadahiro Yasuda, Shigeyuki Hayashi, Akito Takahashi, Tetsuo Shimizu
  • Patent number: 8789557
    Abstract: A ventilation arrangement for the head space of the fuel tank of a vehicle consists of a valve assembly received in a housing (30), which assembly is arranged to produce a maximum pressure, which is not to be exceeded, a minimum pressure below which the pressure must not fall, and a random pressure, for example, for the tank filling process, within the head space. For this purpose a valve which is biased by a spring (25) in the direction towards an atmospheric connector (6) and is characterised by a sealing plate (17), and a valve biased by a spring (19) in the direction towards a connector (5) intended for connection to the head space, and a valve characterised by a sealing head (24) are provided, the latter of which is simultaneously connected to an electromagnetic drive in order to produce the random pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: A. Kayser Automotive Systems GmbH
    Inventors: Gerhard Müller-Riederer, Bernd Kipp
  • Patent number: 8789558
    Abstract: The fluid system for supplying a dialysis device with permeate has a secondary ring line which is guided within a common insulating hose or another form-fit sheathing. Thus, heat loss is reduced and use is facilitated. The insulating hose having the inner lines is adapted to a flow-optimized coupling handpiece having low dead space, which can preferably be coupled to a mating coupling piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventor: Manfred Volker
  • Patent number: 8789559
    Abstract: A flow path switching valve includes a tube body including one or more inlets opened to communicate with a fluid supplying source and supplying fluid into an inside of the tube body, outlets opened at opposite sides to the respective inlets and selectively alternately discharging fluid from the inside of the tube body, drains opened at opposite ends and discharging operating fluid introduced through the outlet, and seat units respectively protrude on an inner circumference of the tube body between the inlet(s), outlets and drains. An operating rod, coaxially mounted in the tube body, includes spaced apart projection units and is connected to an operating unit at one end so as to reciprocate axially within the tube body responsive to the operating unit. Valve bodies are movably disposed on an outer circumference of the operating rod and are arranged between the respective projection units to face respective seat units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Hyosung Goodsprings, Inc.
    Inventors: Gi-Chul Jung, Sang-Gyu Jeon, Man-Gon Kang, Soon-Kwang Kwon, Hyeon-Cheol Choi
  • Patent number: 8789560
    Abstract: A fluid valve fitting has an incoming conduit with an inlet, an outlet, and a coupling assembly for its outlet, and an outgoing conduit with an inlet, an outlet, and a coupling assembly for its inlet. The fitting also has a bypass conduit between the incoming and the outgoing conduits, an inflow valve in the incoming conduit, an outflow valve in the outgoing conduit, and a bypass valve in the bypass conduit. An actuator assembly is coupled to lock mechanisms of the coupling assemblies, the inflow valve, the outflow valve, and the bypass valve. Operation of the actuator assembly concurrently operates the lock mechanisms, the inflow valve, the outflow valve, and the bypass valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: EchoStar Technologies, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Eric Holley, Daniel Landreth
  • Patent number: 8789561
    Abstract: A manifold (100) comprising an inlet port (102) for receiving a fluid flow, said inlet port defining a flow passage (122); a plurality of outlet ports (104-114); wherein some of the outlet ports are provided with direct communication with said flow passage (122); and the ports being connected by auxiliary passages adapted to convey fluid between said outlet ports to reduce stagnation pressure zones and maintain desired pressure distribution at each outlet port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Automatic Switch Company
    Inventors: Frank A Ferrarese, Shailesh N Khatavkar, Rajesh R Salikeri
  • Patent number: 8789562
    Abstract: Provided is a flexible tube which is used to load fluid from a floating facility on the sea onto a tanker, which is suitable for transport of cryogenic fluid such as LNG, and which is capable of quickly and reliably detecting leakage of the fluid in the tube. Also provided is a structure for detecting leakage of fluid in a tube. A water impermeable and heat insulating layer is provided on the outer periphery of a heat insulating layer. The water impermeable and heat insulating layer, together with the heat insulating layer, thermally insulates LNG flowing through a corrugated tube from the outside of a flexible tube. Unlike the heat insulating layer, the water impermeable and heat insulating layer is poor in liquid permeability, and fluid such as LNG hardly permeates the water impermeable and heat insulating layer. That is, the water impermeable and heat insulating layer serves as a water impermeable layer between the inside and outside of the water impermeable and heat insulating layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignees: Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd, Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation
    Inventor: Toru Kagoura
  • Patent number: 8789563
    Abstract: A system for controlling the loading of grain in a grain bag is described. The system includes a grain cart, a tractor attached to the grain cart, and a grain bagger with an attached grain bag. The grain bagger further comprises a steering and steering control systems and a braking and braking control system. A hopper connected to the grain bagger receives grain from an auger connected with the hopper and auger and defines a loading position in which a distal end of the auger is positioned relative to the hopper such that grain transfers from the auger into the hopper. A controller provides velocity and steering commands to the tractor and a coordinated movement system connected to the controller receives position information as to the auger and hopper and provides course adjusting information so as to maintain the auger and hopper in the loading position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventor: Craig Edward Wenzel
  • Patent number: 8789564
    Abstract: This asphalt loading arm is for dispensing fluids from a storage tank to a receiving tank. The loading arm includes an overfill probe to prevent overfilling during transfer from one tank in loading lanes at asphalt terminals. The overfill probe is a rapid temperature response probe. The rapid response temperature probe that has a very fast response time. Placing a transmitter on the probe uniquely allows a PLC to collect data from the probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Marathon Petroleum Company LP
    Inventors: Thomas Jividen, R. Benjamin Hill, Kenneth Stiens
  • Patent number: 8789565
    Abstract: An air manifold adapted for attaching to an air fill opening in a side of plastic, polymer balloons and receiving compressed air therein. The air manifold includes a hollow manifold body with a plurality of outwardly extending manifold air ports attached to and spaced around an outer circumference of the manifold body. The air ports are adapted for releasable or permanent attachment to the air fill openings in the side of the balloons. The manifold body also includes an air tube. The air tube has one end attached to and in fluid communication with the manifold body. An opposite end of the air tube is adapted for receiving the compressed air therethrough and into the manifold body. When the compressed air is received through the air tube and into the manifold body, the balloons attached to the manifold air ports are inflated for forming a balloon cluster around the manifold body thus providing an attractive and decorative display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Balloon Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Chris J. Wicken
  • Patent number: 8789566
    Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a grinder tool preferably having one or more of the following aspects or features: (i) some, preferably most, of the footprint of its bit being shielded by the disc; (ii) the peripheral edge of the disc is at least partially covered by a rock stop hard surface layer; (iii) non-rigid mounting hardware structured to provide a non-rigid mechanical connection between the well and the bit sub-assembly (for example, the non-rigid mounting hardware may include: a rubber isolator; a mesh isolator; and/or a fluid filled isolator); (iv) a stump grinding tool rotating disc assembly having at least one first type bit sub-assembly (including a bit) and at least one second type bit sub-assembly (including a bit), where: (a) the first type bit sub-assembly has a first bit footprint geometry, (b) the first type bit sub-assembly has a first bit footprint geometry, and (c) the first bit footprint geometry is different than the second bit footprint geometry; (v) a rotating disc ass
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Leonardi Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Leonardi, Bruce C. Jordan
  • Patent number: 8789567
    Abstract: A pneumatic tire (1) having a sound absorption effect by lateral grooves is provided. The tire tread (2) has circumferential grooves formed continuously in the circumferential direction and lateral grooves extending from a circumferential groove. One end of each lateral groove is connected to the circumferential groove and the other end is a dead end. Each of the lateral grooves (7) includes a one-directional groove (11) extending in one direction from the circumferential groove (5) toward a side edge of the tire and an another-directional groove (14) extending in another direction from the circumferential groove toward the side edge of the tire. A root section (11a), which is close to the circumferential groove, of the one-directional groove (11) and a root section (14a), which is close to the circumferential groove (5), of the another-directional groove (14) are formed by a common groove (15).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Bridgestone
    Inventor: Sotaro Iwabuchi
  • Patent number: 8789568
    Abstract: Machines for manufacturing photovoltaic modules and methods for manufacturing photovoltaic modules can include tape handling components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: First Solar, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard S. Malik, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8789569
    Abstract: Provided is a laminated body comprising a substrate to be ground and a support, where the substrate is ground to a very small thickness and can then be separated from the support without damaging the substrate. One embodiment of the present invention is a laminated body comprising a substrate to be ground, a joining layer in contact with the substrate to be ground, a photothermal conversion layer comprising a light absorbing agent and a heat decomposable resin, and a light transmitting support. After grinding the substrate surface which is opposite that in contact with the joining layer, the laminated body is irradiated through the light transmitting layer and the photothermal conversion layer decomposes to separate the substrate and the light transmitting support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Kazuki Noda, Masaru Iwasawa
  • Patent number: 8789570
    Abstract: An apparatus for disposing a tubular covering sleeve for electric-cable joints on a supporting element may include a support for the tubular covering sleeve; a pair of expanders; driving means configured to introduce the expanders into respective ends of the tubular covering sleeve and to cause radial expansion of the tubular covering sleeve; and devices for disposing the tubular covering sleeve in a radially expanded condition on the supporting element. The expanders may be configured to be placed in substantially coaxial positions relative to the tubular covering sleeve at the respective ends of the tubular covering sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Prysmian Cavi e Sistemi Energia S.R.L.
    Inventors: Francesco Portas, Ubaldo Vallauri
  • Patent number: 8789571
    Abstract: An extremely practical prepreg manufacturing device whereby a fiber body can be easily impregnated with a high-viscosity, low-concentration thermosetting resin using existing hot-melt method equipment, without having to use a solvent. In a prepreg manufacturing device for manufacturing a prepreg (5) by laminating and heating a resin sheet (4) formed by laminating a resin (3) with a release film (2), a resin sheet feeding mechanism (6) for feeding the resin sheet (4) laminated with a conveyed fiber body (1) comprises a release film feeding part (7) for feeding the release film (2), and a resin application part (8) for applying the resin (3) on the release film (2), the resin (3) containing a solvent. The resin sheet feeding mechanism (6) is configured so that the fiber body (1) is laminated with the resin sheet (4) formed by laminating the resin (3) with the release film (2), without the resin sheet (4) being formed into a roll shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Arisawa Mfg. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Akihiko Machii, Kazunari Imai, Masaaki Hirai
  • Patent number: 8789572
    Abstract: In the cutting transferring device according to the present invention, the cut film sheet is configured to be sucked onto the outer peripheral surface of the lower blade roll at a position where both side edge regions of the cut film sheet and a front end region thereof in a proceeding direction face an edge area 41B-1 in 41B of the second region while a remaining region of the cut film sheet faces a center area 41B-2 in 41B of the second region. And a suction holding force in the edge area 41B-1 is stronger than a suction holding force in the center area 41B-2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Unicharm Corporation
    Inventor: Hiroki Yamamoto
  • Patent number: 8789573
    Abstract: A method of transferring a micro device and an array of micro devices are disclosed. A carrier substrate carrying a micro device connected to a bonding layer is heated to a temperature below a liquidus temperature of the bonding layer, and a transfer head is heated to a temperature above the liquidus temperature of the bonding layer. Upon contacting the micro device with the transfer head, the heat from the transfer head transfers into the bonding layer to at least partially melt the bonding layer. A voltage applied to the transfer head creates a grip force which picks up the micro device from the carrier substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: LuxVue Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Andreas Bibl, John A. Higginson, Hung-Fai Stephen Law, Hsin-Hua Hu
  • Patent number: 8789574
    Abstract: A cornice includes a substantially U-shaped return having a substantially horizontal base plate with a first end and a second end. A first substantially vertical plate has an upper end attached to the first end of the base plate. A second substantially vertical plate has an upper end attached to the second end of the base plate. A façade is removably coupled to the return via at least one fastening device. Each fastening device is configured to be repeatedly fastened and unfastened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventor: Emily J Ferguson
  • Patent number: 8789575
    Abstract: A stringless blind structure includes a mail rail, a secondary rail, a main blind body and a string body. The main rail, the secondary rail and the main blind body are connected and operated through the string body and a string, so the cost of the structure is lower and the it is more convenient and easier to assemble. Also, the string body winds around two connecting units, and is restricted by the string. When the main blind body expands or restores through the movement of the main rail and the secondary rail, the movement is restricted and controlled by the string to achieve the goal of stringless movement to reduce the noise when the blind moves and to further improve the life quality at home.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignees: Taiwan Bamboo Curtain Enterprise Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Chin-Chang Shih, Yang-Hsin Shih
  • Patent number: 8789576
    Abstract: A fire or smoke protection device (12) with a flexible partition device (16) which can be put in a protection arrangement in which the partition element (16) can work to its full protective effect, and a storage arrangement, and a winding shaft (18) upon which the partition element (16) is wound up in the storage arrangement, and a mounting device (20) for fixing the fire or smoke protection device (10) on a building section (14), wherein at least one anchoring device (22) positively interacts with the winding shaft (18) if and only if the partition element (16) is in the protection arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Stoebich Brandschutz GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Krueger, Christian Meier, Frank Ottmers, Stefan Siller, Stefan Tappe
  • Patent number: 8789577
    Abstract: This embodiment provides for a portable, easily-assembled, modular background set that can be used in television studios, theatre stages, and tradeshow booths, to name a few, and for displays in other settings, such as retail stores, physician's offices, and the like, that is, wherever information needs to be displayed. According to this embodiment, an apparatus and method for providing said background set or display comprises a plurality of base structures; a plurality of outer and inner collapsible corrugated plasticboard sleeves; a plurality of supporting frames; a hanger system; an elastic cord stabilizing system; and a collapsible backdrop system. These components are assembled from a very compact, collapsed, disassembled state in a quick and easy manner, with no special tools, to create a professional set or display that can be used in a plurality of different venues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventor: Ellen Caldwell
  • Patent number: 8789578
    Abstract: A cooling structure for an electric device includes a plurality of cooling medium paths (724) through which a cooling medium for an inverter flows, an inlet (722) into which the cooling medium to be supplied to the plurality of cooling medium paths (724) flows, and a wall (726) provided between the inlet (722) and the plurality of cooling medium paths (724) to promote distribution of the cooling medium to each of the cooling medium paths (724).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Ken Asakura
  • Patent number: 8789579
    Abstract: A downhole tool for incorporation in a drill pipe for selective operation of the tool from surface level when the tool is in a wellbore. The tool comprises a controller electrically powered by a power source separate from surface level, a first sensor of the controller to detect a dynamic variable of the tool in the wellbore and produce an output signal dependent thereon; a second sensor of the controller to detect a mechanical signal transmitted from an operator at surface level; a motor driven by the power source under the control of the controller when said mechanical signal is received; and an actuator driven by the motor to actuate the tool; wherein the controller switches between at least two states in response to changes in said dynamic variable, only in said second state the controller being receptive to said mechanical signal from the operator to drive the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Intelligent Drilling Tools Limited
    Inventors: Andy Ollerenshaw, Gordon Hunter
  • Patent number: 8789580
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a casing exit include a casing section having a generally cylindrical outer sleeve including a proximal end and a distal end. The outer sleeve may define an outer window extending between the proximal end and the distal end. A generally cylindrical inner sleeve may be received within the outer sleeve and may define an inner window. The inner sleeve may be moveable between a first position in which the inner window is misaligned with the outer window and the inner sleeve substantially closes the outer window, and a second position in which the inner window is aligned with the outer window. A deflector tool may be configured to engage the inner sleeve and move the inner sleeve from the first position to the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: William Wallace Dancer, Stacey Blaine Donovan