Protective Cover Made Of Flaccid Material Patents (Class 150/154)
  • Publication number: 20140124107
    Abstract: A disposable, protective covering to be easily applied over the bottom of purses and other bags to provide consumers a simple means of protecting their purse, tote bag, lunch box, backpack, or other bag from being sullied with dirt, grime, germs and bacteria that are easily transferred onto its surface when placed on the ground while using the restroom, attending public events or traveling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventor: Melissa Archer
  • Patent number: 8714215
    Abstract: A flexible plastic strip to cover a handle such as, for example, that common to a conventional shopping cart to prevent a shopper's hands from coming into direct contact with the handle. According to a preferred embodiment, a pair of strip holders are detachably connected in surrounding engagement to the handle. The strip holders are spaced from one another and slidable along the handle. Each of the pair of strip holders has a hook projecting therefrom. The ends of the flexible strip are attached to the pair of strip holders at respective ones of the hooks thereof. The flexible strip can be removed from the strip holders and discarded in order to avoid the spread of germs, viruses and other disease-causing micro-organisms which lie on the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Morgan Madison, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Badgley, Roger A. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20140116586
    Abstract: The invention is a sleeve and cover for small glass bottles of the kind used to distribute and store nail polish and similar cosmetic products. A thin silicone sleeve is fitted to a particular size of nail polish bottle. The sleeve features a hole that may be positioned over the product label and through which the product label may be read. The sleeve further features a widened portion at the base of the bottle neck where the cap is inserted. The sleeve further features a concave tab that may be pulled up over the container cap. The result is that a shock-absorbing sleeve covers the whole bottle, including the fragile neck and cap, reducing the risk of breakage if the bottle is dropped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventor: Matthew Taylor
  • Publication number: 20140102606
    Abstract: This disclosure provides systems and methods for covering a pinball machine. Some systems may include a first shell configured to receive and cover an upper cabinet of a pinball machine. The first shell may include a first-shell fastening apparatus configured to secure the upper cabinet within the first shell. Some systems may include a second shell configured to receive and cover an upper cabinet and a lower cabinet of a pinball machine. The upper cabinet may be folded on top of the lower cabinet and secured to the lower cabinet using a cabinet fastening apparatus. The second shell may include a second-shell fastening apparatus configured to secure the upper and lower cabinet within the second shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventor: Darren Brehm
  • Patent number: 8695653
    Abstract: A cover for a toilet is provided. The cover includes a sheet having side-facing portions that extend from a top portion and are configured to extend to a ground surface and a front-facing portion that extends from the top portion and is configured to extend to a ground surface spaced-frontwardly from the toilet. A support is carried on about a proximal end of the front-facing portion for providing support to a technician during servicing of the toilet. The support may be a cushion that is made of any appropriately configured material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Inventor: Jeffrey F. Bennett
  • Patent number: 8684061
    Abstract: A confined space control cover that covers a man-way to a confined space area that includes a polyester base cover and an attachment perimeter orifice that covers the man-way, a heavy nylon strapping with two ends that is utilized to secure the confined space control cover over the man-way and a plurality of steel eyelets that are disposed on both ends of the strapping. A lock is placed through the eyelets on both ends to secure the control cover to the man-way. The control cover also includes a warning sign disposed on the front of the base cover to prevent persons from entering the confined space area and a maintenance tag that is attached to the strapping to indicate maintenance activity performed near or within the confined space area or man-way.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Inventor: Thomas J Porter, IV
  • Publication number: 20140083579
    Abstract: A covering system includes a tarp made of an elastic membrane and a plurality of tarp fastening hooks. The fastening hooks allow the elastic membrane to be stretched over valuables and affixed to environmental anchors so that creases and puddle-enabling pockets in the membrane are eliminated. The fastening hooks clamp onto the elastic membrane and hook onto the environmental anchors to cause tension in the membrane. The clamping forces of the tarp fasteners are inherently increased in proportion to the tension in the clamped membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Inventor: Matthew WHITE
  • Publication number: 20140083580
    Abstract: A protective covering for an artwork comprises a first panel having a perimeter and a skirt extending along the perimeter of the first panel. A second panel is removeably received by the skirt. There is a drawstring extending through the skirt. Pulling the drawstring causes the skirt to hug the second panel, thereby allowing the artwork to be securely interposed between the first panel and the second panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Inventor: Debra Blades
  • Publication number: 20140076472
    Abstract: The invention consist of a tarp or cover (1) which edge area is equipped with loops (2,3) intended for a rope or plank (7) to hold the tarp (1) tight over the covered object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Inventor: Jarl Fredrik Serlachius
  • Patent number: 8662082
    Abstract: A sterile drape for a trackable medical device includes a reinforced film portion and a holding or tensing device. The holding or tensing device is operative to draw the reinforced film portion taut or smooth on or over a surface of the medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Brainlab AG
    Inventors: Aleksander Bogojevic, Christian Maier, Georg Christian, Jörg Uhde
  • Patent number: 8656967
    Abstract: A cover for a boat motor is provided. The cover is for a boat motor of the type having an upper portion having a housing for containing an engine, and a lower portion having a cavitation plate, a propeller for providing propulsion, a skeg for providing directional stability under propulsion, and a transom. The cover includes a first panel and a second panel. Each panel has a shape that generally approximates the lower portion. A first fastener is carried on a substantial length of a periphery of the first panel. A second fastener is carried on a periphery of the second panel and is mutually engageable with the first fastener. The first and second panel are positioned on opposing sides of the lower portion and fastened to each other by the first and second fasteners to form an enclosure for covering the lower portion of the boat motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Inventor: Jeffrey D. Switzer
  • Publication number: 20140027343
    Abstract: This disclosure provides a cement board bay comprising a skid, the cement boards and a cover to protect the boards from whether. The cover is of breathable water proof material and it has a skirt that elastically or otherwise tightens the cover over the boards. The cover is secured with closing devices. The upper surface of the cover may include ridges, convex portions or water absorbent areas to prevent water from standing on the bay. The cover sides may include flap openings for removing tapes holding the boards on place without removing the bay cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: Fiber Cement Foam Systems Insulation, LLC
    Inventor: Russ Schaefer
  • Publication number: 20140029875
    Abstract: A privacy bag is disclosed, for the safekeeping of a vibrator, a dildo, or other sex toy. The privacy bag or sleeve is available in several different configurations, and includes interior material that is antibacterial, antistatic, anti-allergenic, water-resistant, and/or oil-resistant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventors: Sally Lomax Mallett, Rita Jauregui de Kuri
  • Publication number: 20140027028
    Abstract: An electronic device (16) is protected from unauthorized access by use of a security wrap (20) which comprises at least a substrate (26), a security screen (30), a layer of adhesive (28) and decoy pattern (30). The security screen (30) is disposed over one side of the substrate (26) and includes a pair of screen terminals (48) and a conductive path (46) between the pair of screen terminals. The layer of adhesive (28) bonds the first side of the substrate to the electronic component with the security screen (30) sandwiched there between. The decoy pattern is at least partially impervious to X-ray and overlays said security screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson Electric S.A.
    Inventors: Libing ZHANG, Dominic John WARD
  • Patent number: 8636240
    Abstract: A ground maintenance assembly for an aircraft generally including a support member provided with a longitudinal bore and a rigid post portion, a first inner member provided with a longitudinal bore disposed in and secured in such support member and a second inner member provided with a longitudinal recess adapted to receive a pitot tube of such aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Serias Design LLC
    Inventors: Ernest T. Jefferson, James H. Van Dis
  • Publication number: 20140000772
    Abstract: The present provides a pair of foam tubes intended to be placed over windshield wipers. The Simple Cover's design provides consumers a way of protecting their windshield wipers from harsh weather and other environmental elements. The Simple Cover is comprised of a pair of durable, tube shaped protective covers intended to fit snugly over windshield wipers. In an embodiment, the foam cover further comprises a carrying handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventor: James E. Sparenberg, SR.
  • Patent number: 8618415
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a portion of a portable electronic device includes forming a glass fiber laminate sheet to provide a formed glass fiber laminate body, and overmolding a rim on the body. The rim includes a connector for coupling with a complementary part of the portable electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Dietmar Frank Wennemer, Steven Andrew Prsa, Michael Welker, Simon Coulson
  • Patent number: 8607975
    Abstract: An electronic device can be inserted into a pocket formed with a main cover through between a side cover and the main cover. A part of the electronic device where an operating stick is formed can be stored in a flap formed with the side cover. The upper end of the flap rim of the side cover is positioned further away from the center line C1 of the case than the lower end is. The pocket rim of the main cover gets closer to the center line C1 of the case as it goes from the upper end to the lower end. According to a case including the main cover and the side cover, insertion/removal work of the electronic device can be facilitated, undesired exposure of the electronic device can be prevented, and a load applied to the operating stick can be readily reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
    Inventors: Hitomi Tai, Yuko Hirayama
  • Patent number: 8609214
    Abstract: A combination handheld device and anti-slip film is produced by combining a thin, dimensionally stable plastic film having a smooth surface finish with a silicone elastomer having a low durometer and a textured and polished surface finish. The film includes adhesive means for adhering the film to objects such as a handheld device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Inventor: Fred A. Antonini
  • Publication number: 20130323007
    Abstract: A device for facilitating handling of a wind turbine blade is provided. The device includes an inflatable member adapted to be arranged at the wind turbine blade such that the inflatable member covers at least a part of the wind turbine blade, wherein, when the inflatable member is arranged at the wind turbine blade and inflated, an aerodynamic drag coefficient of the wind turbine blade with the arranged inflatable member is less than an aerodynamic drag coefficient of the wind turbine blade. Further, there is described a system for handling a wind turbine blade, and a method of facilitating handling of a wind turbine blade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventors: Peter Loevenskjold Falkenberg, Hans Laurberg
  • Patent number: 8596317
    Abstract: A utility blanket is disclosed herein. In various aspects, the utility blanket includes a fabric layer. A strip that includes hook fastener material is located about the fabric layer, and the hook fastener material is adapted to engage removeably the fabric covering of a vehicle, in various aspects. A cover that is positionable between at least an engaged position and a disengaged position is located about the fabric layer, in various aspects, and a complementary strip comprised of loop material is located about the cover. With the cover positioned in the engaged position, the complementary strip engages the strip to secure the cover over the strip, and, with the cover positioned in the disengaged position, the strip is exposed, in various aspects. This Abstract is presented to meet the requirements of 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b) only. This Abstract is not intended to identify key elements of the apparatus disclosed herein or to delineate the scope thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Inventor: Lam P. McNulty
  • Patent number: 8595863
    Abstract: A protective covering for a stilt is presented. The protective covering includes a cylinder of flexible material. The protective covering also includes a first securing element disposed along a lower portion of the covering for retaining a lower opening of the cylinder of flexible material proximate a foot of the stilt. The protective covering further includes a second securing element disposed along an upper portion of the cylinder for securing an upper opening of the cylinder of flexible material proximate a calf of a wearer of the stilt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: J.L. Plastering LLC
    Inventor: Jason A. Lamprey
  • Publication number: 20130312882
    Abstract: An openable/closable water-proof bag into which a motor vehicle, or other large object, may conveniently be moved and placed inside. The bag is formed of two sheets polyethylene plastic material, one atop the other, which are bonded and adhered at one end and on two vertical sides, leaving one end of the bag that is openable and closable. When the openable and closable end of the bag is closed, and the sides of the bag are folded upwardly and secured tightly around surfaces of the motor vehicle or other large object, the contents of the bag are protected from water and other harmful outside elements, thereby preserving intact electrical and mechanical components of the enclosed object from the effects of a flood and outside debris.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: John B. Echauz
  • Patent number: 8590703
    Abstract: A case for headphones that have two earpads connected by a flexible headband, where the earpads have a compressible portion that is adapted to sit on the ear or head. The case includes a tray that defines an open front that is adapted to receive the headphones. The tray defines structure that maintains the headband in tension. There is a resiliently stretchable cover fixed to the tray and defining a free portion adapted to be moved from a closed position wherein the cover closes the open front of the tray to an open position wherein the open front of the tray is at least substantially exposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Julie Tierney, Nathan D. Schaal
  • Patent number: 8584719
    Abstract: A cover assembly for attachment to the doors of a motor vehicle, to protect their exterior surfaces, includes at least two cover panels that are adjustably affixed to one another to provide a subassembly of variable effective width. Upper and lower portions of the panels are disengageably attached to the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Inventor: Antolin Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20130248065
    Abstract: The Sanitary Sleeve is a utility product to be used on handles of toilets, sinks, and urinals. This product will prevent the spreading of germs. This product may be made from semi-permeable sterile paper that could be flushed after use. The Sanitary Sleeve spread open to allow the hollow Sleeve to fit over the above mention handles. The Sanitary Sleeve will be available in various sizes to accommodate all sizes and type of handles. There are no new product or art, no Sleeve of any kind for any of the handles mention above. The Sanitary Sleeve will be different in type, it can be made with one end open or both end open.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventor: David Agustas Lewis
  • Publication number: 20130248066
    Abstract: An insulated covering includes strategically placed hand warmer pockets in which hand warmers can be inserted to heat the bat barrel. The heat from the hand warmers can eliminate vibration on the hands and allow the ball to travel further. In addition, the covering protects the bat barrel from dents and scratches. The covering will also fit in a bat bag which will eliminate the need to carry two different bags. A user can open a pack of conventional hand warmers, slide them into the pockets on the bat covering, and place their bat inside. The pockets may be made of a breathable fabric, such as mesh. The pockets may be formed in strategic positions inside the insulated bat covering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventor: Luis Andres Garcia
  • Patent number: 8534486
    Abstract: A container cover prevents spillage of contents. In one embodiment, the container cover includes a flexible body having a first portion that can be stretched over a mouth of a container. The container cover also includes a second portion providing a periphery around the first portion that can contract against the sides of a container on which the container cover is placed to hold the cover in position. The first portion when stretched over the mouth of the container has an extension forming an area of slack for the container cover to allow the container cover to expand as a result of increased pressure within the container. The container cover further includes the first portion also including an aperture to receive a tube for withdrawing contents from the container. The first portion of the container cover includes a venting system. The venting system is provided by a valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Inventor: Melissa Edmunds
  • Publication number: 20130233457
    Abstract: Paint once dropped, dripped, or spilt onto a drop cloth still presents an issue to painters in that it may be further dripped or spilt onto the surfaces and/or objects being protected when moved or removed. Likewise a drop cloth on the floor does not stop the wet paint getting picked up and re-deposited onto the floor in areas not protected. These instances arise as the paint or other materials being painted take time to dry. Further, where the paint is thick then unlike the surface being painted where the paint “dries” completely the paint drop or spill has a “skin” formed leaving liquid paint beneath. Embodiments of the invention accelerate the paint “drying” process and allow thicker paint drops for example to dehydrate, coagulate, or form solid materials thereby reducing the instances of subsequent paint transfer from the drop cloth to other surfaces and/or objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: EJA&A HOLDINGS INC.
    Inventor: Eric Aronoff
  • Patent number: 8517301
    Abstract: A highly visible tether assembly for use on parked aircraft that interconnects the pitot tube covers with the landing gear lock pin thereby assuring removal of both the covers and the lock pin as part of the aircraft preflight check list. The assembly is made of heat and environment resistant materials that avoid instrument and air craft damage during installation and residence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Serias Design LLC
    Inventors: Ernest T Jefferson, James H. Van Dis
  • Publication number: 20130192728
    Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for protecting and securing a case, comprising a cover for partially enclosing the case and a lockable toggle configured to secure said case within said cover. The lockable toggle is capable of switching between a locked position and an unlocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Inventor: Karen Duncan
  • Patent number: 8485112
    Abstract: A multi-use work and play area attachable to a table surface by a generally ‘J’ shaped spring hinge assembly, that inhibits the scattering of manipulated articles, and offers protection of young children from injury associated with striking the edge of a table inadvertently with their arms, hand or head. The multi-use surface may also be used by adult hobbyists or craftspeople working with small articles that may be misplaced easily.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Inventor: Michelle Lynn Madden
  • Publication number: 20130174819
    Abstract: A hunting equipment sight cover comprises a pouch shaped to receive a sight; first and second flaps extending from the pouch to wrap about a frame of the sight or a portion of an equipment from which the sight extends; and connectors for connecting distal portions of the first and second flaps to the pouch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2013
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: GamePlan Gear LLC
    Inventor: GamePlan Gear LLC
  • Patent number: 8479787
    Abstract: A vehicle cover having a plurality of handles with tethers disposed along its longitudinal meridian for easy manipulation of said handles and attached cover so as to lift the cover and dislodge accumulated snow and/or ice. Additionally the present invention has a plurality of fastening clips for increased sustainment of the covers positioning against wind and environmental elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Inventors: Lakeram Sahadeo, George F. Mesiha
  • Patent number: 8464828
    Abstract: An operation unit for a construction machine includes a floor, an operation seat and a console box. A pilot valve is provided within the console box, a plurality of hoses are connected to the pilot valve and arranged at least from the pilot valve to the floor while bundled together, and a hose cover covers a plurality of over-floor portions of the respective hoses between the pilot valve and the floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazuyuki Takeda, Satoshi Kurushima, Daiki Nakabayashi
  • Publication number: 20130133796
    Abstract: The invention relates to a utility pedestal cover which may be used to encapsulate and conceal a utility pedestal. The material of the sleeve member may be of a weatherproof material, and may include a fastening system to allow the sleeve to be selectively opened and closed along at least a portion of its length or height, or to attach sections of the cover. The invention also relates to a planter arrangement for concealment of a utility pedestal, wherein the planter includes at least one housing section with at least one planting well. The housing may have a height such that upon introducing plants in the planting medium, the plantings and the housing effectively conceal the utility pedestal. The planting well may have at least one drain hole therein. The housing may be formed in at least two sections, which may be selectively attached around the pedestal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Inventor: Carl D. WILLIAMS
  • Publication number: 20130134319
    Abstract: A portable radiation detector is described having various shock isolation features. In one embodiment, shock isolation may be provided by providing a non-rigid mounting for a support layer within the portable detector to an enclosure of the portable detector. In other embodiments, an elastomeric strip is provided about all or part of an edge of the enclosure. In other embodiments, a removable elastomeric cover is provided for the portable detector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Nicholas Ryan Konkle, Habib Vafi, Christopher Jay Morse, Kevin Edward Kinsey
  • Patent number: 8438785
    Abstract: In a first embodiment a safety mat for use with a parapet cap on a wall is disclosed. The cap extends over the top of the wall and partially down each side of the wall. The safety mat includes a durable flexible pad having a width greater than a width of the top wall; a first cinch down strap extending at a first end thereof from an interior of the pad toward a first width end; and a second cinch down strap extending at a first end thereof from the interior of the pad toward a second width end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Inventor: Steven D. McDonough
  • Publication number: 20130105049
    Abstract: A bow cam cover for protecting a cam of a bow comprising: an outer surface; an opening, where the opening allows for the insertion of the cam; a top drawstring within a drawstring cover, where the drawstring cover extends around a perimeter of the opening; and a bottom drawstring extending from the outer surface. A low cut may be provided at a front portion of the perimeter. The top drawstring may include an adjustment tab, where the tab enables the adjustment of the top drawstring. The bottom drawstring may include a string adjustment to adjust the length of the bottom drawstring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventors: Clayton Ebersole, Laurie Ebersole
  • Publication number: 20130095280
    Abstract: Removable protection for a support structure for the human body, the support structure having a rear portion, a front portion, a side portion and elements of said support structure including a covering element to be applied on the rear portion and/or on the front portion and/or on the side portion of the support structure, the covering element having one or more extensions for fastening the covering element to the elements of the support structure and/or to the support structure itself, wherein the covering element has suitable dimensions for covering at least a portion of the rear portion and/or of the front portion and/or of the side portion and such a flexibility as to adjust to the shape of the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: Selle Royale S.p.A.
    Inventor: Barbara Bigolin
  • Patent number: 8418734
    Abstract: A cover for a module of fibrous material consists of a top member; a first side wall member with a first gap at its midpoint; a second side wall member with a second gap at its midpoint; first and second end wall members; a channel running along the bottom edge of the wall members and interrupted by the firs and second gaps; a first support strap at the midpoint of the first side wall member and within the first gap; a second support strap at the midpoint of the second side wall member and within the second gap; a securing strap having first and second ends and running through the channel, said securing strap supported by the first and second support straps as it passes through the first and second gaps; and a buckle securing the first and second ends of the securing strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: L.P. Brown Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Lummis, Barton Wade Daniel
  • Patent number: 8414061
    Abstract: A cover for a grain hopper for shielding the opening of a hopper opening to shed rain, snow, and debris from entering the hopper opening. The cover generally includes a flexible and water-impervious sheet body adapted to be removably secured over an opening of a grain hopper leading to an auger, wherein the sheet body has a resilient cord extending within a peripheral cavity for wrapping around the outside peripheral edge of the hopper and including multiple bow members for forming an arcuate sheet body over the hopper, wherein the bow members are located along an interior surface of the sheet body and removably engage the inside peripheral edge of the hopper. A flap including fastening material may also be used to extend over the covering of the inlet of the auger. The flap extends from the forward end of the sheet body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Inventor: Russell T. Greminger
  • Publication number: 20130081742
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a handbag protection device includes a base region to facilitate the retention of shape of the protected handbag and one or more flap extension(s) to facilitate the separation of one or more cover(s), flap(s), or other enclosure(s) of the handbag from the body or one or more other part(s) or component(s) of the handbag. The handbag protection device may include one or more attached, unattached, detachable, or other operatively coupled support extension(s) that enclose(s), partially enclose(s), or wrap(s) around or cover(s) any chain(s), strap(s), handle(s), decoration(s) or other part(s) or component(s) of the handbag that can be used for carrying, hanging, ornamentation or other purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Inventor: Jamie McLaughlin
  • Publication number: 20130075000
    Abstract: A cover for a toilet is provided. The cover includes a sheet having side-facing portions that extend from a top portion and are configured to extend to a ground surface and a front-facing portion that extends from the top portion and is configured to extend to a ground surface spaced-frontwardly from the toilet. A support is carried on about a proximal end of the front-facing portion for providing support to a technician during servicing of the toilet. The support may be a cushion that is made of any appropriately configured material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventor: Jeffrey F. Bennett
  • Publication number: 20130068357
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for covering and protecting products, such as containers of produce. The protective cover may comprise a body portion, a base portion, and a skirt portion. The body portion may have an upper panel and side panels. In some embodiments, the side panels substantially block undesirable elements, such as insects, from accessing the products, yet allow ambient air and fumigants to pass through the panels to provide sufficient ventilation and to facilitate a fumigation process. The base portion is configured to be disposed between a pallet and an arrangement of products. In some embodiments, the skirt portion may attach the body portion to the base portion. The disclosed embodiments also contemplate systems employing the protective covers and methods of making and using the protective covers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventor: Michael James Stalker
  • Patent number: 8393046
    Abstract: A wiper protector fits over a rear window wiper to prevent damage to the wiper from a mechanized or automated car wash. The wiper protector is open on one end for slipping over the wiper blade, arm and wiper motor components if exposed. The sleeve includes a cutout at the open end to fit over the wiper motor components. A drawstring near the open end passes through the sleeve guided by non-marring grommets near the sleeve open end. A drawstring lock maintains tension on the drawstring during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Inventor: John F. Schneider
  • Publication number: 20130056120
    Abstract: A sports bat sleeve to cover a bat comprising: a cylindrical body, where the cylindrical body stretches along the bat from the barrel to the handle; a barrel portion at an end of the cylindrical body, where the barrel portion covers the barrel of the bat; a neck portion at an opposing end of the cylindrical body, where the neck portion tapers to cover a portion of the handle of the bat; and a closure fastened along the neck portion, where the closure enables the neck portion to open and close around the handle of the bat. The cylindrical body includes a base at the end of the barrel portion to prevent the barrel from sliding out of the cylindrical body after placement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventors: Patrick Rutherford, Alice Rutherford
  • Publication number: 20130048166
    Abstract: A cover system for protecting an object comprises: (a) a flexible cover for application around an object to define an enclosure around the object; and (b) a corrosion inhibitor source disposed within the enclosure for selectively releasing corrosion inhibitor into the enclosure. The flexible cover comprises an inner flexible layer in communication with the enclosure and an outer flexible layer disposed outwardly of the inner flexible layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventor: Terence South
  • Publication number: 20130037188
    Abstract: A reusable prefabricated package cover of unitary construction is formed from a web of two-way or four-way stretch machine-washable elastic fabric, and dimensioned and configured to receive one or more objects having a generally rectilinear configuration within a predetermined size range of height, width and thickness. The package cover is extensible for receiving one or more objects to be covered in close-fitting relation, the sleeve including a unitary flap portion overlapping a portion of an opposing wall, to thereby completely enclose and encase the object or objects placed inside the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventor: Deborah R. Wagner Grundleger
  • Patent number: 8371347
    Abstract: A golf club head cover with storage includes a cover body, a closure flap and a pocket. The cover body defines an interior cavity configured to receive a club head. A first portion of the closure flap is fixed relative to the cover body and a second portion of the closure flap is movable between a closed position and an opened position. In the closed position, the closure flap covers an opening of the interior cavity of the cover body. The pocket is disposed on the closure flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventor: Don T. Cameron