Patents Issued in October 23, 2014
  • Publication number: 20140312043
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a technique for suppressing an occurrence of weld in a pressure vessel liner. A film gate 42 for molding a pressure vessel liner 1 is located on a radially outer side of an outer peripheral end portion of an meshing portion 3 in the pressure vessel liner 1. By disposing the film gate 42 on the radially outer side of the meshing portion 3 with a sufficient space between, it is possible to control the flow rate of the molten resin during molding, thereby suppressing an occurrence of weld.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicants: TOYODA GOSEI CO., LTD., TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Eizaburo SEJIMA, Yasushi TASHIRO, Takenori AIYAMA
  • Publication number: 20140312044
    Abstract: The invention relates to a portable wheeled cooler having at least a cooler chest assembly consisting of four walls, a hinged lid, a bottom having a cavity to receive a longitudinal shaft, a handle located on each end for lifting and carrying, a retractable support for carrying recreational items, two pair of removable oversized wheels supported by a longitudinal shaft such as an axle and restraining elements to secure said wheels to said longitudinal shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Carol L. Pillow, M.O'Neal Morgan
  • Publication number: 20140312045
    Abstract: A package that comprises a bottom, a plurality of sidewalls extending away from the bottom defining an open top, each sidewall coupled to the bottom with a bottom-to-sidewall transition. The package may include a plurality of curved corner sidewalls disposed between the sidewalls and coupled to the bottom with a bottom-to-corner transition. The bottom-to-sidewall transition may comprise three sections, wherein a second section is substantially planar or slightly arced and the first and third sections being curved as necessary. The package may also include the bottom-to-corner transition comprising at least three sections, the second section being substantially planar wherein the first and third sections are curved as necessary. The second sections of both transitions may be angularly orientated to the bottom and sidewalls. The package may further include a plurality of transition elements between to couple the bottom-to-corner and bottom-to-side transitions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Multivac, Inc.
    Inventor: Christian Uebele
  • Publication number: 20140312046
    Abstract: A container structure with opening identification functions has a container body, limit ring flange, cover body, engaging flange and a concealed prebreaking portion. The prebreaking portion must be set onto the container body but also located at a preset position inside the limit ring flange. When the cover body is covered onto the container body, the outer edge of the cover body is extended to conceal the prebreaking portion. Because the prebreaking portion is concealed by the cover body, when the consumers intend to take or carry the container body, or open or close the cover body, it is possible to avoid discomfort or accidental injury arising from contact with the broken position of the prebreaking portion. Further, ill-disposed individuals cannot easily open the cover body and insert foreign or harmful substances, thus ensuring the quality and safety of products in the container body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: VIGOUR PAK CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shu-Hung YANG, Albert Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20140312047
    Abstract: A water draining plug which can be inserted in a hole in a horizontal wall, comprising a peg-like element having a head, whose dimensions are greater than the diameter of said hole and which is provided with a plurality of apertures for the passage of water, a shank extending downward from said head, and a helical formation extending radially from a portion of said shank; and a cup-like cover having a lower wall connected to a lower end of said shank, a discharge aperture in said lower wall, a side wall in contact with outer edges of said helical formation and an upper edge which can contact the lower surface of said wall around said hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC
    Inventors: Fulvio Pacifico Yon, Massimo Savi
  • Publication number: 20140312048
    Abstract: The disclosure describes a disposable moist tissue dispenser applicable to dispensing of moist tissues. The invention includes a center roller, a pair of side panels, a housing, a moist tissue roll, an outlet, and a resealable cover. The side panels are separately attached at opposite ends of the center roller. The housing is disposed about the center roller and is attached to an outer edge along each side panel. The center roller, side panels, and housing form an interior space. The moist tissue roll resides within the interior space and includes a plurality of separable moist tissues. The moist tissue roll is disposed about and rotatable with respect to the center roller. The outlet is disposed along a portion of the housing for dispensing the separable moist tissues from the moist tissue dispenser. The resealable cover is disposed along the housing over the outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Ronen Cojocaru, John Philip Harding
  • Publication number: 20140312049
    Abstract: A wedged dispenser for provisioning tissues and/or wet wipes. The wedged dispenser has a tapered retention wall and a dispensing panel that delineate an interior storage volume. A terminal end of the tapered retention wall allows the wedged dispenser to be utilized in tight, limited space areas, while a widened end opposite the terminal end allows for a larger surface area from which tissues and/or wet wipes are dispensed. The dispensing panel is positioned across the widened end, with a panel opening traversing through the dispensing panel. The panel opening provides access to the interior storage volume and allows tissues and/or wet wipes to be readily dispensed through the dispensing panel. Depending on the desired material to be stored within the interior storage volume, the wedged dispenser is outfitted with either a flexible cover or a lid assembly having a self-contained storage bag, which is positioned about the panel opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventor: Julia B. GLENN
  • Publication number: 20140312050
    Abstract: A medical dispenser for storing and dispensing electrodes includes a housing having a front member and a back member, at least one electrode strip disposed between the front member and the back member of the housing and an actuator mounted to the front member of the housing and adapted to engage the at least one electrode strip. The electrode strip includes a strip member and a plurality of electrodes mounted to the strip member. The actuator is movable relative to the front member such that movement of the actuator results in corresponding movement of the at least one electrode strip to dispense an electrode from the housing. The actuator may be adapted to engage an electrode of the at least one electrode strip. In one embodiment, the actuator is adapted to engage a male terminal of the electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Scott R. Coggins, Rachel Starr, Scott Holmes, Steve R. Wilson, David R. Swisher, David T. Middleton, JR., Michael W. Konieczny, Robert L. Naas, Paul Eric Carlson
  • Publication number: 20140312051
    Abstract: A combination vending/return apparatus includes a series of stacked counter-sloped, gravity fed track assemblies with radiused transition segments to receive and store empty large-volume bottles and to deliver pre-filled large-volume fluid-containing bottles. The apparatus is configured to accommodate, among other sizes, at least one of three (3) gallon, (4) four gallon, or (5) five gallon size bottles. A. dual elevator subassembly permits filled bottle dispensing and empty bottle receiving from a single door. The apparatus includes a processor-controlled transaction panel to make bottle selections for purchases and returns, and to handle electronic payment, promotional and credit transactions. Also disclosed is a method to vend large-volume fluid-containing bottles and retrieve used and emptied large-volume water bottles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: BlueRock Venturesk, LLC
    Inventors: R. Edward Rose, JR., R. Edward Rose, III, Michael J. Verrochi, Stephen H. Hancock
  • Publication number: 20140312052
    Abstract: A tablet supplying portion of a medicine supply apparatus includes: a tablet supplying portion body including a supply cell; a bottom plate; and a bottom plate supporting member. A second end portion of the bottom plate pivotally moves about a first end portion of the bottom plate supported by the tablet supplying portion body, whereby a lower opening portion of the supply cell is opened and closed. The bottom plate supporting member can restrict a pivotal movement of the bottom plate. The tablet supplying portion body and the bottom plate supporting member are relatively movable in a horizontal direction. The bottom plate pivotally moves between a state where the lower opening portion is blocked from opening and an opened state, along with this relative movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Masayuki Hironaga, Yu Kageyama, Naoya Sugimoto
  • Publication number: 20140312053
    Abstract: A controller, when a normal cooling operation is being performed, forward-drives a lower-side and an upper-side in-box blower fans, thereby causing internal air cooled by an evaporator to circulate within a commodity storage box in such a way that it enters a rear face duct through a lower-side opening and is discharged from an upper-side opening, and when a cold-maintaining operation is being performed, stops driving the lower-side and the upper-side in-box blower fans, and when a cooling recovery operation is being performed, forward-drives the lower-side in-box blower fan and reverse-drives the upper-side in-box blower fan, thereby causing internal air cooled by the evaporator to enter the rear face duct through the lower-side opening and causing internal air to enter the rear face duct through the upper-side opening, and also causing internal air entered the rear face duct to be discharged from the intermediate opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Yuuhei Yamagami, Koji Sugimoto, Yasuhiro Yamazaki
  • Publication number: 20140312054
    Abstract: The invention provides dispensers for sensors. The dispensers of the invention are capable of storing a plurality of sensors and dispensing them one-by-one.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventor: John Crawford
  • Publication number: 20140312055
    Abstract: A metering device (24) for an agricultural planter (10) has a metering chamber (80) with a seed discharge (98) area has and a metering disc (66) rotatable within the metering chamber (80). The metering disc (66) h a plurality of seed pockets (68) for carrying seeds on the metering disc (66), the seed pockets (68) being disposed at mutually spaced locations about the metering disc (66). The metering disc also has a magnetic drive ring (136) in the outer periphery of the metering disc (66). The metering device also has a stator positioned adjacent the metering disc. The stator (132) interacts with the magnetic drive ring (136) to rotate the metering disc (66) within the metering chamber (80) such that the seed pockets (68) move successively in proximity to the discharge area (98) during rotation of the metering disc (66).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: AGCO Corporation
    Inventors: Monte J. Rans, Robert A. Matousek, Russell Secrest
  • Publication number: 20140312056
    Abstract: A golf bag includes at least one pouch for containing at least two golf clubs, each club having a shaft of length Lcg, a cross-section having an area of a given value, and a club head secured to one end of the shaft, the pouch being of oblong shape defined along a longitudinal axis and including a bottom and an opening situated at the end of the pouch remote from the bottom, substantially centered on the axis, the opening having a rim of given shape and an area greater than the sum of the two areas of the cross-sections of the two shafts, the depth of the pouch defined along the axis from the opening having a value that is not less than Lcg; a bearing surface; and elements for mounting the bearing surface in the pouch at a distance from the opening that is less than the value Lcg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: BAGOLF Limited
    Inventor: Bertrand JACQUELOT
  • Publication number: 20140312057
    Abstract: A cup dispenser includes a body defining a storage region adapted for receiving for an associated stack of cup-shaped articles. The body includes an open end that provides access to the storage region. Multiple fingers are connected to the body for restricting the open end of the body. An adjustment ring is connected to the body and is movable relative to the body. Movement of the adjustment ring relative to the body alters a position of each of the fingers relative to the body. The adjustment ring includes a plurality of adjustment slots and the fingers each include an adjustment stud located in one of the adjustment slots. When the adjustment ring is rotated, the adjustment slots act as cams and the adjustment studs act as cam followers such that the fingers are simultaneously and uniformly adjusted in terms of their radial position relative to the body wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: THE MEYER COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael H. Meyer, Michael A. Kolar
  • Publication number: 20140312058
    Abstract: A component feeder including a bulk storage container for storage of components, and a lift for elevating a selection of components from the container, the lift being located inside the container. The feeder further includes a transfer arrangement for transferring elevated components from the lift onto a component pick surface on which the components are distributed in order to be picked by a tool or by a hand, and a plate configured to include the component pick surface. Further described is a component feeder system including at least one component feeder, a camera for monitoring the component pick surface and a processor used to control an industrial robot to pick pickable components lying on the pick surface. A corresponding method is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Daniel Sirkett, Ivan Lundberg, Siim Viilup
  • Publication number: 20140312059
    Abstract: An air removal and wine dispenser device for a wine bottle has a bottle seal and a balloon. The balloon is inflated with a pump to displace air from the bottle. Additional inflation forces wine through a dispensing tube. Wine flow is controlled by a wine valve. In one embodiment, a single control valve is used to vent air and dispense wine, and a cam lever is used to expand a cam seal and to operate a balloon deflation valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Timothy W. Dziuk, Roy Paul Prosise
  • Publication number: 20140312060
    Abstract: A system for inventory control, verification and accounting for liquids dispensed in smaller doses or portions from larger containers. The system has multiple spouts, each of which controls flow of a liquid from a container in predetermined dosage size. Each dosing spout permits flow of liquid through a liquid outlet tube when the angle of the container is changed such as by tilting for pouring. After a predetermined time, the air inlet tube is closed, which terminates flow of the liquid through the liquid outlet tube. Controls and signaling devices operate the dosing spout, and wireless communications devices and processors record uses of the system of dosing spouts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Richard B. Heatherly, Michael Morton, David Nichols-Roy
  • Publication number: 20140312061
    Abstract: An actuator device which includes a fixed support structure, an actuation member movable, a contrast member tending to maintain the actuation member in a rest position, a shape-memory wire connected to the structure and to the actuation member, and an electric circuit for supplying an electric current to the shape-memory wire. The circuit includes a pair of terminals. One end of the shape-memory wire is connected to a first terminal. The circuit includes further an electric switch, including a first conducting member electrically connected with the second terminal, and a second conducting member carried by the actuation member and electrically connected with the other end of the shape-memory wire. The switch is closed when the actuation member is in the rest position, and remains closed until when the actuation member reaches a working position, and opens when the actuation member passes beyond the working position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: BITRON POLAND SP. ZO.O
    Inventor: Giuseppe Marone
  • Publication number: 20140312062
    Abstract: Easily serviced and hygienically maintained liquid supply system. A liquid storage vessel switching device switches between vessels to supply liquid uninterruptedly. Provided in a first connection tube is a liquid cutoff device, including a loop section, for switching the system between allowing/cutting-off supplying of liquid to a dispenser through the first connection tube. Utilizing the liquid cutoff device eliminates, along the first connection tube, intervening conventional valves having structural components that come in direct contact with the supplied liquid, and on which sponges or other cleaning elements might get caught. The inner wall of the first connection tube may thus be cleaned readily with a sponge or the like. Beverages such as beer thus can easily be kept hygienically and served.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicants: Asahi Breweries, Ltd., Kyokko Electric Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Junichi Kitano, Takashi Wada, Kenji Kusunoki
  • Publication number: 20140312063
    Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is a novel adaptation of a pouch that enables the measurement and dispensing of unit doses of flowable products. Particularly, the pouch comprises a storage compartment that houses a flowable product prior to dispensing. The pouch further includes a dispensing compartment comprising a support member with a fitment to accommodate dispensing out of the pouch. The support member can function to support the pouch, such as for use as a handle or gripping area. Further, the support member allows the structural integrity of the pouch to remain intact. The pouch further includes a dividing seal comprising a one-way channel that facilitates the movement of flowable product from the storage compartment to the dispensing compartment so that dispensing and/or metering can occur.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Cryovac, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph E. Owensby, Howard Dean Conner, Billy Wayne Austin
  • Publication number: 20140312064
    Abstract: Apparatus for metering one or more liquids includes at least one tank (2) for the liquid to be metered, a pipe (6, 6b)) for drawing off the liquid, having an end nozzle (8) for delivery of the liquid to a storage container. A recirculation pipe (10) communicates with the draw-off pipe (6, 6b) and with the tank (2) for recirculating to the tank the liquid to be metered A reversible pump (18) is associated with the draw-off pipe and operates in suction or compression mode, and includes a non-return valve (16a, 16b) associated with the recirculation pipe (10) to close the recirculation pipe when the pump (18) is operated to draw off a metered quantity of the liquid and open the recirculation pipe, closing the draw-off pipe when the pump is operated in compression mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: STARDALE LTD.
    Inventor: Gian Marco Bressani
  • Publication number: 20140312065
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a storing and dispensing closure to separately house, store or carry a dose or supply of one or more ingredients, formulations or products until dispensed at point-of-use, to dispense the stored products into a separate receiving vessel, and to dispense for consumption. Methods for dosing or supplying are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Liquid Health Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Rohr, Richard A. Laveault
  • Publication number: 20140312066
    Abstract: A beverage dispenser that is enabled for on demand, gravity fed dispensing of a pre-mixed or otherwise ready to drink beverage that has been thermally regulated through natural convection. More specifically, the beverage dispenser enables pre-mixed or otherwise ready to drink beverage containers (i.e., beverage containers with beverage contents that are pre-mixed or otherwise ready to drink) to be installed on the beverage dispenser and, without the aid of electricity or electro-mechanical devices, dispense a thermally regulated beverage on-demand to an intended customer. The beverage dispenser may comprise a thermal regulation compartment that facilitates regulating the temperature of beverage contents through natural convection. The beverage dispenser may also comprise a thermally regulated and thermally insulated beverage enclosure in which to install the beverage containers. The thermal regulation compartment may be carried within the beverage enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Joseph T. Norris, Quande Gui, Feiyun Ma, Xiaoliang Tan, Javier Verdura, Jesse S. Kruska, John Kevin Clay, James McCay
  • Publication number: 20140312067
    Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid pitcher that is specifically designed to be stackable. The present invention comprises a beverage pitcher for storing liquid with an internal handle and optionally with a pouring spout. The internal handle is a handle that is housed within the body of the liquid pitcher rather than protruding from the body of the liquid pitcher. The internal handle allows the pitcher to support the base of a subsequent pitcher placed within the first pitcher interior. The handle does not protrude from the body of the liquid pitcher and does not sacrifice any structural integrity because it has two points of attachment, which is an upgrade over currently available stackable liquid pitchers, whose handles largely only have a single point of attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventor: C. Gary Loomis
  • Publication number: 20140312068
    Abstract: A system and method for custom coloring sealant is generally provided with one or more dispensing cartridges, containing a quantity of low viscosity sealant base solution, which in some embodiments is as fluid, or more-so, as common latex paint. One or more such dispensing cartridges are secured within a cartridge case. A coloring agent is added to the dispensing cartridge. The system may then be agitated by hand or in a mechanical agitator, such as a commercial paint shaker, until a desired color is attained. The sealant thickener may then be added and mixed by similar agitation of the system to obtain a non-sag, high viscosity sealant. Embodiments of the cartridge case are provided for use with various mechanical agitators and dispensing cartridges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Wayne Summons, Elliot Summons, Kenneth W. Atkinson, Daniel P. Lewis, Scott G. Bohm, Mark Niiro, Jeremy Yunge
  • Publication number: 20140312069
    Abstract: A powdered and liquid chemical distribution system for distributing powdered and liquid chemicals. The system includes a transport module having a plurality of chambers arranged in series to automatically distribute both a powdered chemical and a liquid chemical to a point of use along a single line, wherein the plurality of chambers share a chamber wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: James W. Livingston, Michael A. Steed, Scott D. E. Alhart
  • Publication number: 20140312070
    Abstract: A hot melt adhesive system includes a melting unit configured to liquefy a bulk form of hot melt adhesive and deliver the liquefied hot melt adhesive to an application location. The melting unit includes a controller for establishing and/or verifying at least one system condition, such as temperatures associated with system operation. A machine reading unit is coupled with the controller and is capable of receiving information from a machine readable element and communicating the information to the controller for use in establishing and/or verifying the system condition. A method of operating the system includes scanning information on at least one system condition into the controller from a machine readable element, and using the scanned information during operation of the melting unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Rick Pallante, John M. Raterman
  • Publication number: 20140312071
    Abstract: A method of using a refrigerator with a beverage dispensing system is provided. A refrigerator having a refrigerator cabinet and a beverage dispenser is operatively connected to the refrigerator cabinet, receiving an indicia from a user to dispense a beverage received through a fluid line and fluid enhancement received through a fluid enhancement line, dispensing the beverage, and circulating a cleaning fluid through the fluid line or the fluid enhancement line for cleaning after dispensing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: KEVIN M. CHASE, PHILIP A. ANSELMINO
  • Publication number: 20140312072
    Abstract: The invention relates to dispensers for fluid products, particularly oral dosing of medicines. The dispenser is a pump dispenser and has a separate nozzle attachment. The nozzle and dispenser may be uncoupled in a holding position or coupled position. A child resistance feature is disclosed which prevents unauthorised coupling of the dispenser and nozzle, thereby preventing unauthorised dispensing of product. The child resistance feature only allows coupling of the dispenser and nozzle when a coupling control element is triggered and then maintains this coupling with additional features. A protective cover for the dispenser is also disclosed, which covers the nozzle attachment and pump plunger button.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Simon Christopher Knight, Joseph Stanley Brunton, David John Pritchett
  • Publication number: 20140312073
    Abstract: A squeezable hollow thin walled dispensing container having an open ended main body is provided with a closure plug insertable into the open end, the plug having outwardly projecting ribs engaging the inside of the peripheral wall of the body, a locking member is received exterior of the body around the plug, and the plug and locking member entrapping portions of the wall therebetween to sealingly close the open end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventor: Fang-Pin Chen
  • Publication number: 20140312074
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a drive mechanism for a spring assisted injection device configured for setting and expelling set doses of a drug. The drive mechanism comprises an assembly provided by a rotatable piston driver (6), a rotatable counter-element (15) and a spring device (19) tensioned between the piston driver (6) and the counter-element (15). During dose setting and during dose expelling the piston driver (6) and the counter-element (15) move relatively along an axis. A releasable interlock (6c, 15d) is provided for maintaining the piston driver (6) and the counter-element (15) in a fixed relative axial condition wherein the spring device (19) is in a tensioned state. The interlock provides for a simplified manufacturing process. The invention also relates to a method of assembling an injection device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Anders Madsen, Bennie P. Pedersen, Carsten S. Andersen
  • Publication number: 20140312075
    Abstract: A dispenser is provided for a flowable product and is defined by a container body forming a storage chamber. A discharge tube is provided with an inlet positioned adjacent a bottom end of the storage chamber and an outlet positioned adjacent a discharge opening in the container. A sealing member is rotatably secured to the bottom end of the container body and includes a defined first position and defined second position. A closing member is positioned at the inlet end of the discharge tube when the sealing member is in the defined first position. Rotation of the sealing member from the first position to the second position moves the closing member away from the inlet opening and exposes the inlet to product within the storage chamber for selective discharge through the discharge tube outlet and the discharge opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith E. Antal, SR., Chad E. Lagace
  • Publication number: 20140312076
    Abstract: A telescoping dip tube assembly having a first tube which telescopes within a second tube. The exterior surface of the first tube has a first tube stop ring extending outwardly from its exterior surface adjacent its bottom end. The second tube has a second tube stop ring which extends inwardly from its interior surface. When the second tube is lowered over the first tube, the bottom surface of the second tube stop ring engages the top surface of the first tube stop ring, thereby preventing the second tube from separating from the first tube. This arrangement provides the advantage of a telescoping dip tube assembly that is strong and durable and prevents the second tube from falling into a tanker while being loaded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Kinley Construction Group, LTD
    Inventor: Thomas A. Hansen
  • Publication number: 20140312077
    Abstract: Provided is a plug assembly for a beverage container, exhibiting a favorable pourability without hindering a compactness. The assembly includes: an outer plug fitted into an upper opening of a container body and having an outflow passage therein; and an inner plug fitted into an upper opening section of the outer plug. Provided on the inner circumferential surface of the outer plug is a female screw having a thread continuous in the radial direction and used to attach the inner plug. Provided on the outer circumferential surface of the inner plug is a male screw corresponding to the female screw. Flow passages are formed by vertically cutting out at least a part of the male screw, and provided on the upper regions of the flow passages are control walls linearly slanting upward and outward. A stable screwed state can be consistently maintained regardless of the locations of the flow passages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicants: Thermos K.K, Thermos LLC
    Inventors: Tomohiko Tajima, Shin Matsuyama
  • Publication number: 20140312078
    Abstract: A closure that is constructed and arranged to be sealed to an opening in a flexible film pouch that has an interior. The closure includes a body that has a top, bottom, sides, front and back, wherein the body has a body through-channel with a bottom opening and a top opening, and wherein the body is elongated, such that its extent from front to back is greater than its extent from side to side. The closure has an upper member coupled to the top of the body, wherein the upper member has an upper member through-channel with a bottom opening and a top opening, where the upper member through-channel is contiguous with the body through-channel. The top of the body is bisected by a body longitudinal axis and has a latitudinal axis that bisects and is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, where a center of the body is defined by the intersection of the longitudinal and latitudinal axes. The upper member top opening (i.e., the outlet opening of the closure) is asymmetric about the center of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Perimeter Brand Packaging, LLC
    Inventors: William Tyler Fitzsimmons, David G. Honan, Isaac Haverlick, Shane Yellin, Roger R. Fontain
  • Publication number: 20140312079
    Abstract: A rotating spindle shaft is used as a valving mechanism for dispensing finite quantities of fluidized alkaline metals at regular spaced intervals into a reaction chamber for hydrolyzation to produce intense discrete surges of direct current flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventor: Edward Milton McWhorter
  • Publication number: 20140312080
    Abstract: An apparatus including a hook portion, a first device, a second device, including a first section, and a third device. The second device may be biased in a closed state wherein the first section of the second device, the first device, and the third device are aligned with each other. The first section of the second device, the first device, and the third device may be aligned in the closed state such that a closed loop of an item can be slid along the first section of the second device, the first device, and the third device. While in the closed state, the closed loop cannot be removed from the apparatus without breaking the apparatus. The second device can be placed in an open state by applying a force, which does not break the apparatus; and in the open state, the closed loop can be removed from the first section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Darcy Pulitzer Goldstein, Lisa Pulitzer Zoller
  • Publication number: 20140312081
    Abstract: A multi-purpose hanger for use in a closet of a residential or business building. The multi-purpose hanger comprises a body and a hook extending from a top end of the body. The body of the multi-purpose hanger having a plurality of appendages extending therefrom or having a plurality of orifices therethrough wherein the orifices are adjacent to one another in a predetermined pattern. The multi-purpose hanger may allow for clothing or other items to be hung on various columns or rows of hooks or orifices which may be positioned for viewing, display, and/or easy storage of the items thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Hang A Bunch, LLC
    Inventor: Jeanette Lynn Lewis
  • Publication number: 20140312082
    Abstract: A water bottle strap carrier that includes a longitudinal strap, an upper latitudinal strap, and a lower latitudinal strap allows the users to easily grip and pickup a five gallon water bottle. The longitudinal strap restricts the vertical movement of the water bottle while the upper and lower latitudinal straps restricts the horizontal movement of the water bottle. A first and a second handle of the longitudinal strap are positioned above the water bottle providing griping areas for the users, and the rest of the water bottle strap carrier is positioned below the first and second handle as a harness around the water bottle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventor: Sonya Anne Scribner
  • Publication number: 20140312083
    Abstract: A magnetic pocket attachment attaches securely to the waistband of a clothing item, either outside of inside the garment. The magnetic pocket attachment includes a body member having a closure flap extending from a top portion of the body member, where the closure flap can cover an opening to a pocket formed in the body member. The magnetic pocket attachment further includes an attachment flap extending from a top portion of the body member, where the attachment flap can fold over the body portion and, with a magnet in the attachment flap, can magnetically attract to another magnet in the body member. The closure flap can include a metallic member formed therein, along with a decorative and magnetic member, to attract to the magnets of the body member and the attachment flap, helping keep the closure flap in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventor: Dori Margit Scott
  • Publication number: 20140312084
    Abstract: The invention relates to a receiving device of a vehicle interior, comprising a main part (11) in which at least one receiving compartment (42) is formed and comprising a lid (12) for at least partly closing the receiving compartment (42). The lid (12) can be moved between a closed position and an open position, and the lid (12) is loaded into the open position or into the closed position by a drive device (43). The invention is characterized in that the movement of the lid (12) can be braked in at least one sub-section of the opening movement and/or the closing movement by means of a braking device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2012
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventor: Stefan Kuhn
  • Publication number: 20140312085
    Abstract: A Flashlight Holster. The holster attaches to a front fork element of a bicycle so that a conventional large flashlight can be removably held therein. An internal O-ring located in the bottom end of the holster prevents vibration of and resists the inadvertent dislodging of the flashlight. The holster is securely attachable to the bicycle forks using a pair of conventional pipe clamps. The holster tube has a notch cut out of it so that the power switch of the flashlight can protrude therethrough when the flashlight is inserted into the holster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventor: Scott Spillane
  • Publication number: 20140312086
    Abstract: A protective case for a handheld electronic device is provided. The protective case can include a removable mounting system comprised of an interlocking member and a plurality of mounting bases. The protective case may further include a non-slip member to prevent the device from slipping on a surface and a magnet for attaching the device to a magnetic surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: ROKFORM LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Whitten, Bernhard Leitner, Craig Erion
  • Publication number: 20140312087
    Abstract: A long gun rack for holding long guns on the inside of a vehicle door. The rack contains four essential pieces, one which rests on the vehicle door handle, a second which rests on the vehicle door cubby slot, third and on the opposite side is a rest for the butt of the gun and fourth another rest for the arm of the gun. All pieces are rotatable and moveable to allow for adaptation to many vehicles and guns. The holder rests on the door in such a way as to require no hard fastening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Mark Malingen, Jay Christenson
  • Publication number: 20140312088
    Abstract: An attachment tool for use with a vehicle-mounted article includes a fitting member fitted in a switch mounting hole which is formed in a dashboard of a vehicle so that a post-fitting switch or the like is attachable to the switch mounting hole and which is covered by a blind lid, and a connecting member having a distal end to which a vehicle-mounted article is connected and formed on a front of the fitting member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Beat-Sonic Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Eiji MIYAJIMA
  • Publication number: 20140312089
    Abstract: A holster purse system that secures and conceals a weapon in a holster compartment within a side pocket of the purse. The holster compartment contains an extender tab at the opening of the purse holster to create a larger opening to the holster compartment that accommodates larger weapons and prevents weapons from becoming stuck at the holster compartment opening. The holster compartment allows easy insertion of the weapon while also securing the weapon. The holster compartment contains is shaped to accommodate the contours of the weapon. Once the weapon has been inserted in the compartment, the extender automatically reverts to a closed position such that the opening of the compartment decreases in size, preventing the unintentional release of the weapon. The present invention provides greater accessibility to the weapon in the holster compartment while also decreasing the visibility of the weapon since the holster compartment is not visible to passersby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventor: Jian Liu
  • Publication number: 20140312090
    Abstract: An apparatus for holding electronic devices within view of a user without having to utilize the user's hands. The apparatus comprises a wearable base that extends around a user's torso and/or neck. A stand that comprises a frame, device holder and attachment member that is releasably attached into the base. The stand is capable of maneuvering the device through all range of motion to assist user in the viewing of the device without hands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventor: GERARDO GARZA, JR.
  • Publication number: 20140312091
    Abstract: A shower-adapted postoperative surgical drain pocket includes at least one bucket having an open top and a vented supportive bottom. The bucket is suspendable from a long strap draped over a person's neck or shoulders or from a short strap attachable to a surgery bra worn by the person.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventor: Jeff T. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20140312092
    Abstract: An accessory pocket system providing a slim, secure pocket that attaches to a belt. The accessory pocket system allows a user to insert documents, credit cards, money and in one particular embodiment a mobile device for safekeeping. With the addition of two belt sleeves, the user can secure the accessory pocket system to a belt in two orientations. The accessory pocket system includes at least one belt sleeve that allows the insertion of a belt to secure the pocket to the individual. The accessory pocket system allows the insertion of passports, credit cards, documents, portable electronic devices or smart phones in a convenient manner so that the user may readily access them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventor: Anthony L Waters