Patents Issued in January 29, 2015
  • Publication number: 20150028058
    Abstract: A pump-type cosmetic container having a structure for discharging different kinds of contents and to a manufacturing method of the same, holds two different kinds of contents respectively in the upper and lower sections within a single container body, thus providing a slim cosmetic container, and allows cosmetics that should be used sequentially when applying make-up to be contained in a set, thus providing users with convenience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: YONWOO Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hak-Chan Kim, Shin-Bok Jung, Sung-Hwan Kim
  • Publication number: 20150028059
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for mixing and applying a bead of material. For example, the bead of material can be used to seal gaps cracks and seams of a building. The apparatus includes a supply machine and an applicator. The supply machine provides each of the parts of the material to the applicator at a controlled rate. The applicator mixes the parts of the material at a nozzle. The applicator provides a bead (rather than spraying) of the mixed material through the nozzle. The bead of material may be applied in a precise manner to seal gaps, cracks and seams of an existing building and/or the bead may be provided during new construction of a building between components of the building.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Robert J. O'Leary, Christopher Relyea
  • Publication number: 20150028060
    Abstract: A product dispensing system includes a hopper, a housing defining an outlet lumen in communication with the hopper, an exit port, a valve, and a piston. The valve is transitionable between a closed position, wherein the exit port is closed off from the outlet lumen, and an open position, establishing communication between the outlet lumen and the exit port. The piston is movable from a first use position, wherein the piston partially occupies the outlet lumen, to a storage position, wherein the piston fully occupies the outlet lumen to urge any product mixture in the outlet lumen back into the hopper. The piston may further be movable between the first use position and a second use position to draw the product mixture from the hopper into the outlet lumen and to urge the product mixture out of the exit port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: MODERN PACKAGING INC.
    Inventors: Jaroslaw Dabek, Syed Zaki Hossain
  • Publication number: 20150028061
    Abstract: A dispenser (300) includes an arched flange (303) that works as a baffle to prevent dispensed media from exiting a nozzle erratically. The dispenser (300) can be configured with a connector (402), connector extension (403), and nozzle (401) for use with vessels (802). Alternatively, a dispenser cap (1100) can include a coupling mechanism (1200) configured to attach to prior art dispensers. Dispensed media is directed along the dispensing surface (301) in a ventral direction (302) relative to the dispenser (300), thereby eliminating the possibility of the media being dispensed into the user's face or eyes, regardless of clogs present or user hand position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventor: Andrew J. Mills
  • Publication number: 20150028062
    Abstract: An automatic discharge device includes a housing having a recess for receipt of a container. Further, a first compartment for receipt of a first battery and a second compartment for receipt of a second battery are provided. An actuator is disposed above the recess and the first compartment and the second compartment are disposed on opposing sides of the recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: M. Scott Carpenter, Paul E. Furner, Thomas P. Gasper, Chris A. Kubicek, Leon M. Lemon, Brent D. Madsen, Kenneth W. Michaels, Cory J. Nelson, Michael E. Short, Gene Sipinski, Nathan R. Westphal
  • Publication number: 20150028063
    Abstract: A single dose dispenser for dispensing product from a container is disclosed. The dispenser includes a body portion having skirt configured to couple to a container. A top is connected to the body portion that has a dispensing orifice formed therethough. A middle deck extends across an interior of the body portion forming a storage chamber between the top, inner surface of the body portion and the middle deck for temporarily holding product therein from the container. A cap is connected to the upper deck to selectively seal the dispensing orifice. A reservoir chamber depends from the middle deck for temporarily receiving product from the storage chamber. A flow conduit extends upwards from the middle deck up to the dispensing orifice and downwards into the reservoir chamber for dispensing product from the reservoir chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: MWV SLATERSVILLE, LLC
    Inventors: Clifford Skillin, Patrick Brannon
  • Publication number: 20150028064
    Abstract: A system and method for changing a flow rate and direction of dry bulk material supplied from an elevated source, via an angled spout to an adjustable spout end having no internal baffles therein and having readily interchangeable wear pads therein which are accessible through an access door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventor: KARL W. NOLIN
  • Publication number: 20150028065
    Abstract: A connector for a self sealing fitment that includes a body, a lower flange, and a locking mechanism. The connector is configured to sealingly engage with a cap coupled to a spout of a flexible bag by sealingly engaging with a sealing membrane of the cap. The locking mechanism facilitates the maintaining of the same in the inserted configuration. A lockout collar is provided to preclude inadvertent and undesirable coupling between a connector and a sealing membrane of a cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: James J. Arch, Charles Thurman, David Bellmore
  • Publication number: 20150028066
    Abstract: The present invention is an adjustable hanger which allows for using a single hanger to be utilized for multiple different sized clothes. The shoulders utilize a locking button system. In some embodiments spring or magnetic clips are used on the horizontal beam of the hanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventor: Deborah Fusco Zechini
  • Publication number: 20150028067
    Abstract: The Device to Assist Paraplegics with Getting Dressed is designed to lift a person that has a spinal cord injury or minimal use of their legs above the seat of a wheel chair, or a toilet seat, allowing easy slipping on or off of the pants. The device may be wall mounted wall adjacent to a seating fixture. The device may be mounted on a “free standing” frame, which may have wheels to make it easy to move around and may easily fold up for storage. To use the device a person will, with their arms out to their sides horizontally, put the armpit rest under their arm pit area. On reaching down towards the pants, the armpit rest will turn from horizontal to a vertical position, lifting them up enough to slip the pants on or off.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventor: Douglas Terry Pearson
  • Publication number: 20150028068
    Abstract: An axle mounted spare tire assembly is disclosed for use in replacing a damaged vehicle tire or tire support structure to permit a vehicle to then travel to a vehicle repair shop. The apparatus is comprised of a saddle which surrounds and bolts onto a vehicle's axle. A support tire is mounted below the saddle on a self-locking axle and will rotate as the vehicle is driven. The saddle is provided with a plurality of bolts to facilitate attachment to round, U-shaped, and square vehicle axles. The saddle is also equipped with a detachable handle to allow for ease of attachment and transfer of the assembly to and from the damage site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventor: Gary Fontenot
  • Publication number: 20150028069
    Abstract: In an example embodiment, a child carrier apparatus for supporting and carrying a standing child is provided. The apparatus comprises a waist-belt assembly releasably securable about the waist of an individual in engagement with the individual's hips to prevent downward movement of the waist-belt assembly when the child is supported by the child carrier apparatus, and at least one step formation on the waist-belt assembly for supporting feet or shoes of the child when the child is carried by the child carrier apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventor: Nicholas C. Fishwick
  • Publication number: 20150028070
    Abstract: The present specification discloses a protective case for a portable electronic device that protects the device from temperatures that can cause temporary malfunction or inoperation and/or permanent damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Lisa Lambert, Robert N. Marcus
  • Publication number: 20150028071
    Abstract: A grabbing device and an attachable wallet for smartphones and methods for attaching the wallet to different brands and types of smartphones and the automatic adjustment of the grabbing device to fit multiple brands and types of smartphones is disclosed. Additionally, the invention described enables various attachment means for easy separation of the grabbing device and smartphone while not interfering with the overall functionality and settings of the smartphone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Ismael Brillon, JR., Christopher Lee
  • Publication number: 20150028072
    Abstract: A convertible mounting bracket (100) capable of securement onto load carrier bars (200, 202) of different dimensions is presented. The bracket (100) can include an elongate first jaw body (102), elongate second jaw body (110), and a flip-connector (130). The flip-connector (130) can be interconnected to a first end (112) of the second jaw body (110) by a pivot connection (140). In a first orientation (152) of the second jaw body (110), a first (120) of at least two load bar engaging surfaces (121, 123) of the second jaw body (110) is facing a load bar engaging surface (108) of the first jaw body (102). In a second orientation (154) of the second jaw body (110), a second (122) of the at least two load bar engaging surfaces (121, 123) of the second jaw body (110) is facing the load bar engaging surface (108) of the first jaw body (102).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: THULE SWEDEN AB
    Inventor: Ash PATEL
  • Publication number: 20150028073
    Abstract: This invention relates to a multi-purpose article carrier for a personal mobility vehicle, such as a motorized mobility scooter or other powered mobility vehicle, of the type used to transport a disabled person. The present invention provides a light weight, easily installed and removable means whereby the user can easily and temporarily expand the carrying capacity of the personal mobility vehicle. The present invention does not appreciably add to the wind resistance, does not damage the vehicle, and is easy to drive and maneuver, since no portion of the device touches the ground while the vehicle is moving, and is easy to store when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventor: Rebecca Wright WILLIAMS
  • Publication number: 20150028074
    Abstract: A beverage holder is provided. The beverage holder may include a strap assembly connected to a beverage assembly. The beverage assembly is adapted to retain beverage containers therein. The strap assembly may include a first strap member and a second strap member. The first strap member may terminate in an arm loop and an opposing clasp end. The clasp end may form a clasp loop for securing a strap clasp. The second strap member may terminate in an arm loop and an opposing return end. The return end may provide both of one half of a mating hook-and-loop combination. The hook portion and the loop portion may be securely engaged to form a return loop, whereby the overall desired length of the entire resulting strap assembly may be varied by adjusting the portion of the hook portion that overlaps the loop portion. A user may place each arm loop over each of a pair of armrests, whereby both strap members are routed around the backrest so as to slide the return end through the strap clasp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventor: Nancy Ann Brusky
  • Publication number: 20150028075
    Abstract: A navigation system has a navigation apparatus and coupling element for securing the navigation apparatus to the dashboard of a vehicle. The coupling element is formed by an elongated flexible element and a mounting plate connected thereto to which the navigation apparatus is mounted, and a securing element connected to the coupling element. The securing element is arranged as clamping mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventor: Amaiak Khatchatrian
  • Publication number: 20150028076
    Abstract: An anchor for releasably securing a bicycle through-axle, that is installed in a wheelless front fork of a bicycle, to a load carrier. The anchor is made up of an anchor body having a through-axle receiving space for receiving a bicycle through-axle therein. The anchor additionally has a movable wedge located within the anchor body and transitionable between a receiving configuration in which an interior of the receiving space is expanded for insertably receiving a bicycle through-axle therein, and a secured configuration in which the movable wedge is in lateral abutting engagement with a bicycle through-axle received within the interior of the receiving space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: David Budd, James Paul Detweiler, Thomas J. Hanson, Ash Patel, Gregor G. Weaver
  • Publication number: 20150028077
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a backpack for wearing on a back of a user. The backpack includes at least one cargo compartment, two straps, and a frame. The cargo compartment is wider at a top end of the cargo compartment than at the bottom end. The frame has a first portion located adjacent to one side of the user's spine and a second portion located adjacent to the other side of the user's spine. The first and second portions are shaped to be complementary to the user's spine. Also, massaging beads are located in the frame and massage muscles on each side of the user's spine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventor: Romina Ghassemi
  • Publication number: 20150028078
    Abstract: A tablet division feeder includes a moving unit to move a tablet T, a fixing blade located in a movement path of the tablet T, and a support plate extending from the fixing blade such that divided tablets T2 on the fixing blade are transferred and kept onto the support plate. The fixing blade divides the tablet T into upper and lower divided tablets as the tablet T is moved in such a manner that the lower divided tablet T1 is discharged and the upper divided tablet T2 is transferred from the fixing blade to the support plate by the moving unit and kept on the support plate. The upper divided tablet T2 is discharged from the support plate as the upper divided tablet T2 is further moved by the moving unit in such a manner that the upper divided tablet T2 is discharged from the moving unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Shoji YUYAMA, Naoki KOIKE, Mitsuhiro MITANI, Masao FUKADA
  • Publication number: 20150028079
    Abstract: The head of a stapler for mucosectomy comprises an external goblet-shaped body (1) wherein an internal goblet-shaped body (2) is concentrically and slidingly located, at the edge of which a circular blade (3) is fixed. The internal goblet-shaped body (2) is provided with a central hole (5) wherein a rod (6) is slidingly inserted, at the end (7) of which an anvil (8; 8?) is fixed. One or more annular grooves (11), which are parallel and suitably spaced one from the other, are formed on the lateral surface of the rod (6) perpendicularly to the axis thereof. Said grooves (11) are intended to receive a portion of mucosa (9a) which is included in a purse string suture as the mucosa is tied around the rod (6). By retracting the rod (6) in the central hole (5) of the stem (2a) of the Internal goblet-shaped body (2) the mucosa to be removed is carried into the internal goblet-shaped body (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Carlo Rebuffat (deceased), Dante David
  • Publication number: 20150028080
    Abstract: A method for the cohesive connection of two components, in particular two rotating shaft parts, in a connecting region, is provided, wherein integrally formed portions for manipulating the surface geometry of the components are positioned adjacent to the connecting region, wherein the two components are welded together and wherein a subsequent heat treatment is carried out for the targeted introduction of residual compressive stresses, the distribution of which is also determined by the manipulated surface geometry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Stefan Brussk, Bora Kocdemir, Tim Schreiber, Shilun Sheng, Frank Truckenmuller, Tino Uravic
  • Publication number: 20150028081
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a wire bonding structure is disclosed, which includes: providing a substrate having a plurality of bonding pads; and foaming a ball end of a bonding wire on at least one of the bonding pads by performing a scrubbing process along a path around a periphery of the bonding pad, thereby preventing delamination of the ball end of small size from the bonding pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: SILICONWARE PRECISION INDUSTRIES CO., LTD
    Inventors: Wei-Sheng Lin, Lung-Tang Hung, Meng-Hung Yeh, Zhi-Lun Hsieh, Yude Chu
  • Publication number: 20150028082
    Abstract: In some implementations of ignition-free welding in at least one fastener is attached to a container that resides within a hazardous environment. The fasteners are then used to secure a fill zone to the container. The chamber then receives a sealing material for the purpose of sealing a leak without having to remove the hazardous material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: Forge Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Lee Miller, Daniel J. Rybicki, Mathew A. Rybicki, Lawrence J. Povse, Kenneth R. Vejr, Andre S. Todd, John M. Griffin
  • Publication number: 20150028083
    Abstract: In some a friction welding apparatus includes a vacuum chamber which prevents combustion in a vicinity of a tank, the vacuum chamber formed from a flexible seal between the tank and a housing and a magnetic apparatus that encompasses a perimeter of a damaged area of the tank and a friction welding motor operably coupled to the vacuum chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: Forge Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Lee Miller, Daniel J. Rybicki, Mathew A. Rybicki, Lawrence J. Povse, Kenneth R. Vejr, Andre S. Todd, John M. Griffin
  • Publication number: 20150028084
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for carrying out solder connections in a technologically optimized manner, in particular lead-free solder connections. At least one of the joining partners provides the solder required for the connection. A flux is used in order to activate the solder, and the electric and mechanical connection is carried out by means of a soldering process under the effect of heat and by melting the solder/flux mixture with the inclusion of a subsequent cooling phase. According to the invention, the joining partners and the solder are heated to a temperature below the activation temperature of the solder and the flux in a first temperature treatment phase. Another heating process is then carried out to a temperature above the activation temperature of the flux up to the upper melting range of the solder in a second temperature treatment phase, wherein the solder melts and begins to connect to the respective joining partners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: FEW FAHRZEUGELEKTRIKWERK GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Andre Jenrich
  • Publication number: 20150028085
    Abstract: The occurrence of uneven drying in the center and end of a surface of a bonding layer during a desolvation process of a pre-drying step is reduced to ensure highly reliable bonding without peeling of a bonding surface even after repeated exposure to heat shock after bonding. The bonding material of the present invention to achieve the object contains silver nanoparticles coated with organic substance having 6 or less carbon atoms and having an average primary particle diameter of 10 to 30 nm as main silver particles, silver nanoparticles coated with an organic substance having 6 or less carbon atoms and having an average primary particle diameter of 100 to 200 nm as secondary silver particles, two kinds of solvents having different boiling points, and a dispersant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: DOWA ELECTRONICS MATERIALS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Keiichi Endoh, Satoru Kurita, Minami Nagaoka
  • Publication number: 20150028086
    Abstract: An article of manufacture is provided. The article of manufacture includes a sheet of foldable material. The sheet of foldable material is configured to be folded a first way to form a package for an object. The sheet of foldable material is configured to be folded a second way to form a supplementary structure for a light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventor: Daniel Joel Freschl
  • Publication number: 20150028087
    Abstract: A carton for containing a flowable material. The carton comprises a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises at least a top panel. At least two end flaps are respectively foldably attached to respective panels of the plurality of panels. The at least two end flaps comprise a top end flap foldably connected to the to panel. An integrated handle comprises a handle panel extending in the top panel and into the top end flap and a handle closure at least partially in face-to-face contact with at least the top panel. The handle panel overlaps at least a portion of the handle closure, and the handle closure at least partially forms a barrier in the top panel adjacent the handle panel for at least partially preventing flowable material from exiting the carton at the integrated handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Steven M. Oliveira, Kelly R. Fitzwater
  • Publication number: 20150028088
    Abstract: A carton for containing a cooked food product. The carton comprises a plurality of panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels can comprise a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. A lid is positionable to at least partially close a top of the carton. A plurality of vent features are in at least one panel of the plurality of panels for at least partially maintaining product attributes of the cooked food product contained in the carton by at least partially venting the carton.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Karen L. Mills, Mark P. Baker
  • Publication number: 20150028089
    Abstract: A package made from sheet material has a sealable coating on a first surface. The package has a plurality of panels, folded so that at least two side panels are able to be closed in an overlapping arrangement so that the two side panels are sealed together with the first surface and sealable coating in facing relationship.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Rodney D. Dixon, Marty Jones
  • Publication number: 20150028090
    Abstract: A front-rollover-style and hammer lock shipping container formed from a one-piece unitary blank of material which comprises a bottom wall foldably joined to upstanding opposed parallel side walls, a back wall, and a front wall to form an interior space. A top wall is foldably joined to the back wall. The bottom wall comprises two front slots each of which is formed on longitudinal edge in proximity of the front wall. The front wall comprises two wall panels being coextensively in overlapping relationship wherein one of the front wall panels includes a pair of front locking tabs spaced apart from one another that are engaged with the respective two front slots when the container is fully constructed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventor: TIMOTHY J. JUSTICE
  • Publication number: 20150028091
    Abstract: In one aspect, an envelope having an integrated return mailing article is fabricated from a single sheet of material having first and second sections, and a perforated line for separably interconnecting said first and second sections. The first section includes bottom, top and side edges and a non-perforated first fold line, a non-perforated second fold line, and a non-perforated third fold line. The second section defines a return mailing article having bottom, top and side edges, at least one of which is coincident with said first perforated line. In another aspect, a multimedia remailable envelope includes an outgoing seal flap, face panel which includes an embedded reply envelope seal flap, a back panel, a face panel for the reply envelope, and side seams for the outgoing face panel. Side seams may also be available and located for the reply envelope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: 7R Communications, LLC
    Inventor: Lincoln Brooks Spaulding
  • Publication number: 20150028092
    Abstract: A horse training stick that consists of an elongated body, a cord, a crook handle, a keeper, and an end cap. The elongated body and the cord allow the trainer to contact the horse from a distance by holding the crook handle. The end cap is attached on the opposite end of the elongated body. The cord is connected to the end cap. The keeper allows the cord to be stored when not in use. The keeper is mounted onto the elongated body and the position of the keeper can be changed according to user preference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Rozanne E. Adams, Alan Dale
  • Publication number: 20150028093
    Abstract: Provided is a fare box which enables passengers to smoothly pay fares using bills without hesitation even when a bill transportation passage is disabled due to jamming of a bill or a breakdown. Two entrances, which are a bill normal receiving opening and a bill backup receiving opening, are provided as bill receiving openings of the fare box. Either of the bill normal receiving opening and the bill backup receiving opening is allowed to be selectively opened by a shutter member. At normal times, the bill normal receiving opening is put into operation with the shutter member positioned at a normal position. When a bill normal transportation passage has become jammed with a bill, the shutter member is shifted from the normal position to a bypass position on the basis of an operation performed on a bill receiving opening switch lever, whereby the bill backup receiving opening is opened instead of the bill normal receiving opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Kenji KIMOTO, Yasuhiro SUZUKI, Takashi MATSUNO
  • Publication number: 20150028094
    Abstract: A safe, integrated dye sublimation transfer printer apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus is configured to print one or more images onto transfer media, then align the transfer media onto a substrate. A selected product to receive the sublimated image is positioned on top of the transfer media, and one or more heating platens then engage the transfer media to sublimate the image. The heating platen is configured to sublimate one or more opposing sides of a product substantially simultaneously in a single thermal cycle. In some embodiments, the apparatus may be incorporated into a fully-enclosed vending machine to provide on-demand personalized sublimated products and accessories for a consumer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Gary Edward Will, Mark Leslie Tarter, Bryan Keith Solace, James Francis Huss, Jordan Daniel Shoenhair
  • Publication number: 20150028095
    Abstract: A physical distribution management system includes an information write unit that writes, on an information recording medium attached to a conveyance container input to a conveyance unit, a size of the conveyance container; a size detection unit that detects the size of the conveyance container input to the conveyance unit; and an error detection unit that determines that an input error for the conveyance container input to the conveyance unit occurs when the size written on the information recording medium attached to the conveyance container input to the conveyance unit does not coincide with the size of the conveyance container input to the conveyance unit detected by the size detection unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: RICOH COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventors: Takahiro FURUKAWA, Daisuke TEZUKA
  • Publication number: 20150028096
    Abstract: Disclosed are a lighting apparatus, a lighting system and a method of registering a lighting apparatus to easily and conveniently register the lighting apparatus. The lighting system includes a lighting apparatus in which identification information to identify a unique address is recorded on an outer surface of a body of the lighting apparatus; and a lighting registering apparatus which reads out the identification information recorded on the outer surface of the body of the lighting apparatus to obtain the unique address information of the lighting apparatus, and matches the obtained unique address information with location information of the lighting apparatus to perform a register of the lighting apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Yull Oh Kim, Do Gyun Kim, Chan Young Jeong
  • Publication number: 20150028097
    Abstract: A sensor strip cartridge and a biometric information measuring method and apparatus using the same are provided. The biometric information measuring apparatus includes a cartridge accommodator configured to accommodate a sensor strip cartridge including at least one sensor strip, a cartridge information reader configured to read cartridge information about the sensor strip cartridge from the sensor strip cartridge, a controller configured to receive biometric information through the sensor strip, and correct the received biometric information by using a biometric information correction reference corresponding to the cartridge information, and an outputter configured to output the corrected biometric information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Min-hyoung LEE, In-geol BAEK, Seong-je CHO, Chul-ho CHO
  • Publication number: 20150028098
    Abstract: A system for tracking position and identification of a moving element on a conveyor system having a track, the system including: a machine readable medium provided to one of the moving element or the track, wherein the machine readable medium is configured with at least two channels with a predetermined phase difference therebetween; a sensor provided to the other of the moving element or the track, wherein the sensor is configured to read the at least two channels; and a controller configured to receive data from the sensor and determine a position and/or identification of the moving element on the track based on the phase difference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Albert John KLEINIKKINK, John Leo DITNER, Graham Richard KNAP
  • Publication number: 20150028099
    Abstract: Various of the disclosed embodiments consider systems and methods for the sender of a printed or electronic greeting card to attach one or more virtual or electronic gift cards to that printed or electronic greeting card, so that the recipient of the greeting card can subsequently retrieve and redeem the attached gift cards electronically. Thus, some of the disclosed embodiments provide a system for automating the giving and receiving of electronic gift cards via the medium of the greeting card itself.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: Gyft, Inc.
    Inventor: Vinodan Karthikeya Lingham
  • Publication number: 20150028100
    Abstract: There is described herein a system and method for tracking an infant formula product. Coded data representative of a unique identity of the formula product is attached thereto and read to allow inventory control and track the allocation of the infant formula product to a user. For instance, safety mechanisms can be put into place to ensure the authenticity of the formula product and that the user is fed the product in accordance with a prescribed composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: John L. Rowe, Brad D. Pineau
  • Publication number: 20150028101
    Abstract: A drive over stand for a TAG reader has a lead-on ramped surface and an exit-off ramped surface aligned and operative to intercept and engage the vehicle tire as the vehicle tire traverses over the upper surface of the stand. One or more pockets are disposed within the stand base, each receiving an antenna assembly. The antenna assembly is positioned within the pocket of the base, seated at a tilt angle operative to direct a read field toward a vehicle approach path to the stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Joseph Paul Batcho, SR., John Michael Fenkanyn, Amrita Patel, Mario Vincent Orosa
  • Publication number: 20150028102
    Abstract: An indicia reading terminal can comprise an image sensor integrated circuit having a two-dimensional image sensor, a hand held housing encapsulating the two-dimensional image sensor, and an imaging lens configured to focus an image of a target decodable indicia onto the two-dimensional image sensor. The two-dimensional image sensor can include a plurality of pixels arranged in repetitive patterns. Each pattern can include at least one pixel sensitive in a first spectrum region, at least one pixel sensitive in a second spectrum region, and at least one pixel sensitive in a third spectrum region. The image sensor integrated circuit can be configured to capture a frame of image data by reading out a plurality of analog signals. Each read out analog signal can be representative of light incident on a group of two or more pixels of the plurality of pixels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Leo Ren, Ynjiun Paul Wang, Yong Liu, Timothy Meier, Stephen Patrick Deloge
  • Publication number: 20150028103
    Abstract: A code symbol reading system is provided. The code symbol reading system has an object detection subsystem that can be configured to detect only those objects that are positioned at a specified distance from the system. The object-detection subsystem thereby initiates the scanning process only when an object is detected at substantially the specified distance from the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventor: Ting Jiang
  • Publication number: 20150028104
    Abstract: A data entry and scanning apparatus that includes a commercially available mobile device wherein said commercially available mobile device with a touch screen display, a processor, and a wireless communications network access point, a scanning device, an interface, and a power source that external to the commercially available mobile device and connected to the interface, and a casing that does not cover the touch screen display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Qiurong Ma, Hongzhi Ren, Liuxin Huang, Jun Yin, Wenjie Gu, Yun Li, Xiaoxun Zhu, Huatao Liu
  • Publication number: 20150028105
    Abstract: An optical component includes a substrate and two optical lenses, and the substrate and the two optical lenses are an integrated and inseparable structure. A groove that can accommodate a required collimating optical element is provided on the substrate, or a collimating optical element and the substrate are integrated. Because fabrication of optical elements is completed during fabrication of the optical component, the number of elements to fabricate and time and cost of fabricating the elements can be reduced. Also, during assembly of an image capturing device, it is only required that the optical component is locked to a body of the image capturing device to complete arrangement of a front panel and the optical elements, which can greatly simplify an assembly procedure and shorten assembly time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Yi-Yung Chen, Pin-Chung Lin, Yung-Fu Chang
  • Publication number: 20150028106
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a smart card (20) embedded with an integrated circuit module (28) and an antenna coil (8) includes step (a), embedding an antenna coil (8) on a core sheet (6), (b), laminating the core sheet (6) with a number of outer sheets (10, 12, 14, 16) to form a laminated panel (18), (c), forming a cavity (22) in the laminated panel (18) to expose two ends (24) of the antenna coil (8), and (d), connecting two electric contact regions (30) of an integrated circuit module (28). The exposed ends (24) of the antenna coil (8) are connected by a mezzanine electrode diffusion welding method, controlled by a transformer output manipulation energy output control method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventor: Chi Keung LEE
  • Publication number: 20150028107
    Abstract: This present invention serves to simplify manufacture of a contactless data transmission device (50). This device (50) has an electrically insulating carrier (1), a circuit element arranged on the carrier (1) made from a continuous antenna conductor track (2) in the form of at least one spiral winding (4, 5, 6) and respectively one terminal contact (15, 16) at the ends thereof as well as an electronic component (3) with at least two contact points (11, 12) electrically connected with the circuit element. The electronic component (3) is placed in a mounting region (10) above the at least one spiral winding (4, 5, 6). The at least two contact points (11, 12) of the component (3) are electrically connected with a respective terminal contact (15, 16) of the antenna conductor track (2). At least one spiral winding (4, 5, 6) is branched outside the mounting region (10) between two respective branching points (7?, 7?; 8?, 8?; 9?, 9?) into at least two spiral winding branches (4?, 4?; 5?, 5?; 6?, 6?).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: Bundesdruckerei GmbH
    Inventors: Jörg Fischer, Oliver Muth, Manfred Paeschke, Markus Tietke, Joachim Kloeser, Denis Holinski, Alexander Ferber, Stefan Trölenberg