Protective Cover Made Of Flaccid Material Patents (Class 150/154)
  • Publication number: 20110155526
    Abstract: A suitcase includes a luggage case having a housing and a cover member, and a protective shield attached onto the luggage case for covering and shielding the luggage case and for preventing the luggage case from being scraped and damaged by the other objects, the protective shield includes a casing member attached onto the cover member or the housing with a fastener or a frame, such as a slide fastener for covering and shielding the cover member or the housing, the casing member includes a channel for engaging with a retractable handle and for allowing the handle to be extended out of the casing member, and a fastener for selectively opening and closing the channel of the casing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventor: Chao Ming Cheng
  • Publication number: 20110146858
    Abstract: A protective cover for goggles is described. The protective cover comprises three elements: a first fabric piece for covering the front part of a pair of goggles in a goggle assembly; a second fabric piece joined to the first fabric piece for further enveloping the rest of the goggle assembly, and an elastic band installed in the second fabric piece in a channel for securing the protective cover to the goggle assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventor: Jeffrey B. PARKS
  • Publication number: 20110139323
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a novelty wrapping unit includes a concealing body, first and second retaining members, and first and second elongated strips of material. The first retaining member is disposed substantially entirely across a width of the concealing body in proximity to a first end of the concealing body. The second retaining member is disposed substantially entirely across the width of the concealing body in proximity to a second end of the concealing body. The first elongated strip of material is retained by the first retaining member such that two opposing ends of the first elongated strip of material extend from the first retaining member. The at least one second elongated strip of material is retained by the second retaining member such that two opposing ends of the second elongated strip of material extend from the second retaining member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: COMPENDIUM INCORPORATED
    Inventor: Kobi F. Yamada
  • Publication number: 20110120001
    Abstract: The invention relates to insecticide-impregnated nets made of textile fibers, which nets have a small mesh size, and their use for the protection against pests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Ulrich Karl, Susanne Stutz, Hartmut Leininger, Claus Kaiser
  • Publication number: 20110114235
    Abstract: An exercise towel/equipment cover may be used to cover a piece of exercise equipment and protect a user from past user's sweat, germs, viruses and the like. The towel may include a gripper surface on a back side thereof to increase friction between the towel and the equipment. The towel may also include a pouch formed in one end thereof. The pouch may further help secure the towel to a piece of exercise equipment. The towel may be made of an anti-microbial fabric that may be resistant to mold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventor: Brian G. Hartley
  • Publication number: 20110088820
    Abstract: A spectacles temple protector includes a plurality of temple covers, wherein each of the temple covers has an elongated structure to define an elongated protection pouch for encircling the temples of the spectacles. The protection pouch has a front end and a rear end, wherein the front end and the rear end are opened end and closed end respectively, in such a manner that a free end of the spectacles temple is sliding into the protection pouch through the opened front end for being received within the protection pouch of the temple cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: Eli Khuri, Lujia Khoury
  • Patent number: 7922844
    Abstract: An adhesive tape masking article that can be used to mask both a door hinge or a corner includes a thin flexible sheet of material having opposed first and second major surfaces, first and second side edges, first and second end edges, and arcuate corners extending between at least one of the first and second side edges and the first and second end edges, and adhesive on at least a portion of at least one of the first and second major surfaces, thereby defining an adhesive surface for adhering the sheet to a surface to be masked. The sheet includes a frangible connection that allows the sheet to be separated into two masking articles, each of which can be used to mask corners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Russel J. Schivley
  • Publication number: 20110079330
    Abstract: A reusable, conformable, waterproof wrap protects stacks of boxes or other items from damage by ground level liquids. The wrap can be made of one or more sheets of one or more materials that together provide durability, abrasion resistance and waterproofing for the bottom portion of the item, extending up the sides a desired distance from the ground. Items are placed on the wrap, and a margin of unused material around the periphery can be folded up and securely wrapped around the item. Heavy weight Velcro® can allow folds of extra material at the corners to be secured flat along the vertical sides of item. Velcro® or other straps can be provided for extra reinforcement, tautness, and security. Riser strips and/or riser points on the bottom of the wrap can help reduce friction when the wrap is secured on the bottom of a stack of boxes being pushed or dragged, such as along a warehouse floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventors: Ted V. Raine, Christina A. Raine
  • Publication number: 20110073226
    Abstract: A lacrosse stick head cover is described comprising a bag open at one end made of waterproof material and having an interior and an exterior; a waterproof drawstring attached to the open end of the bag; a sliding and locking mechanism attached to the drawstring adapted to allow the drawstring to hold the open end of the bag closed; and a hanging mechanism attached to the exterior of the bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2009
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventor: Stephen Albert Cusa
  • Publication number: 20110067790
    Abstract: A garbage cover is suited for covering household garbage bags adjacent a curb until the garbage bags are collected. The cover includes a base hoop in the form of a continuous band in an endless loop which is flexible between a working position in which the band forms a single loop which is generally circular in shape and a storage position in which the band forms a plurality of interconnected loops of similar diameter adjacent one another. A domed enclosure of flexible mesh material is joined with the base hoop about a full circumference of the base hoop for fully surrounding the garbage bags when the hoop and enclosure are extended downwardly overtop of the garbage bags. The hoop is biased towards the working position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: Peter Frederick Bzdell
  • Publication number: 20110067792
    Abstract: A tarpaulin device for a tower section of a wind turbine and method for fixing the tarpaulin device to the tower are disclosed. The tarpaulin device includes an adjustable opening. A location and/or a size of the adjustable opening in the tarpaulin device are adaptable to a functional element of the tower section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: Ringo Hänisch
  • Publication number: 20110067791
    Abstract: An outdoor furniture, pool and pool-related equipment cover is described herein and includes at least one fabric, material or combination thereof, and at least one elastic fixture, at least one hook fixture or a combination thereof, wherein the at least one elastic fixture, at least one hook fixture or a combination thereof is coupled to the at least one fabric, material or combination thereof in order to at least partially cover a piece of outdoor furniture, a pool or a piece of pool-related equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: Karyn Bussman
  • Patent number: 7908823
    Abstract: It shows a container cover that is generally Shown as (1). The cover comprises an inner portion (2) which stretches over and covers the mouth of a cup A. The inner portion includes a pierceable area (9) for receiving a tube or straw B. The inner portion includes a “teat” of material that is not drawn as tightly over the mouth of the container as the inner portion (2). This allows for a degree of slack in the cover. The inner portion (2) is bounded by an outer portion (3), which can be pulled down the sides of the cup A so securing the container cover (1) in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Inventor: Melissa Edmunds
  • Publication number: 20110061779
    Abstract: A guard for preventing activation of an on/off switch that provides a source of power to operate a personal electric device, such as an electric toothbrush, an electric razor, a trimmer, and the like. The guard includes a flexible cylindrical body having a thickness defined by an inner surface and an outer surface. The guard includes a flexible opening having a first edge and a second edge that substantially face each other along an axial direction of the guard. Peripheral ends of the cylindrical body terminate into a first end and a second end. The first end and the second end are aligned concentrically, and substantially perpendicular, to an axis centrally disposed through the cylindrical body of the guard. In use, the guard is adapted to snugly fit over an off/on switch and a portion of the handle of the electric device. The cylindrical body of the guard is sufficiently rigid to prevent an inadvertent activation of the on/off switch of the electric device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventor: Khadijah Aminah Tilgner
  • Publication number: 20110005648
    Abstract: The embodiments relate to a protective cover case for hermetically sealing an article having a body section and a contoured section. The protective cover case includes a body portion defining an internal chamber for receiving the article and an access opening allowing the article to pass therethrough. The body portion is formed of an elastic material and capable of snuggly fitting onto at least a portion of the body section of the article. The protective cover case also includes a contoured portion fixedly joined to the body portion. The contoured portion is configured to receive and accommodate the contoured section of the article. The protective cover case is capable of hermetically sealing the enclosed article after the access opening on the body portion is sealed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventor: Shuang SA
  • Publication number: 20110005647
    Abstract: An adjustable wrap or cover for protecting various-sized objects, including audio equipment, appliances, electronics, and other similar articles. The wrap generally includes a flexible body member comprising one or more integral layers, wherein at least one of the layers is a padded or impact-resistant material. The wrap includes one or more types of attachment and/or tightening mechanisms disposed at opposing ends of the wrap to releasably secure and tighten the wrap around a given object. Typically, the wrap comprises a length that is of sufficient length to adjust the wrap to tightly fit around objects with various-sized perimeters. Assorted embodiments of the wrap include specifically-located holes that enable access to handles or other components on the wrapped objects, various flaps and components extending from a primary body portion of the wrap to accommodate a range of geometries of objects, and other features and aspects as described in detail herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: KOOZEE ARMOR PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventor: Mark Alan Campfield
  • Patent number: 7866358
    Abstract: An adjustable cooking equipment cover is provided that includes a flexible material configured to fit a first configuration of cooking equipment to a desired specification and one or more connectors attached to the flexible material that can be connected together to reconfigure the flexible material to fit a second configuration of cooking equipment to the same desired specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Inventor: John Lee Simms, II
  • Publication number: 20100326017
    Abstract: A cover at least partially protects at least one item from one or more falling objects. An exemplary embodiment provides a flexible cover having a top side and a bottom side and a perimeter; a plurality of fluid-filled pockets dispersed along the bottom side of the cover; a channel formed around the perimeter of the cover material to house a drawstring, the channel having an opening that exposes at least a portion of the drawstring; and a drawstring disposed within the channel, wherein the cover positioned over an item may be selectively at least partially secured in position by pulling on the drawstring through the channel opening. Alternative embodiments provide selectively inflatable bladders and side drape portions and kits therefor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventor: Darla Kindel
  • Patent number: 7850036
    Abstract: A protective cover for protecting a paintball gun gas canister is disclosed. The protective cover is preferably formed from an elastic rubber material such as neoprene. The protective cover has the ability to adapt its shape when placed over a canister, thus enabling use with canisters of various sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Inventor: Dominick Cirone
  • Patent number: 7841466
    Abstract: A surfboard separator for allowing a user to stack two surfboards on top of each other during the transport of the surfboards to a prescribed destination. The separator is operative to separate a first surfboard from a second surfboard stacked thereon, and to further create a padded interface therebetween. The separator is connectable to the first surfboard and comprises an elongate strap having opposed first and second ends. The separator further comprises at least one pad connected to the strap. The pad is disposed against a lower surface of the first surfboard when the separator is connected to the first surfboard. The separator also includes an attachment assembly connected to the strap. The attachment assembly comprises first and second connectors which are releasably attachable to each other to facilitate the engagement of the separator to the first surfboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Done Right, LLC
    Inventor: John J. Saucedo
  • Publication number: 20100282380
    Abstract: It is a universal, waterproof, elastic device to protect suitcases (4) of different sizes with inviolable and customisable seal fasteners, said device consisting of an extremely elastic, water-proof cover (2), resistant to abrasions which has at last one opening (3) for inserting suitcases, equipped with customisable, inviolable seal fasteners. The cover is of smaller dimensions than those of the suitcases to adapt thereto due to its elasticity in all directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventor: Emilio Layrana Fernandez
  • Publication number: 20100282379
    Abstract: A protective cover for handbags and like objects is provided, which comprises a portable and self-contained storage pouch. The protective cover can be attached to the exterior of a handbag by various mechanisms and can comprise one or more carrying straps. The protective cover can be made from a durable, water resistant and germ resistant material capable of preventing dirt, moisture and harsh chemicals from reaching the handbag. This protective cover can also prevent germ contamination of the handbag or other surfaces by removing it from the handbag and washing it after use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventor: Diane Piper
  • Publication number: 20100269966
    Abstract: A method of scenting a balloon cover, the method including placing an inflatable scented balloon inside at least one cover, wherein a membrane wall of the balloon comprises a fragrance, inflating the balloon within the at least one cover, wherein the balloon transfers the fragrance to the at least one cover, and allowing the at least one cover to absorb the fragrance, thereby providing a scent to the at least one cover and surrounding environment. The cover is adapted to surround the scented inflatable balloon, wherein the body is made of a material that is adapted to absorb a fragrance from the balloon, and wherein the body includes a safety flap assembly adapted to allow the balloon to be placed inside the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventor: Sean W. Butler
  • Patent number: 7819151
    Abstract: A cover for concealing utility equipment on real property such as air conditioner condenser units, telephone and electric cabinets, and trash containers, has a modular, rigid and stiff skeletal frame and a shell of flexible openwork material. The shell includes artificial foliage such that the cover appearance closely simulates natural plants and is aesthetically compatible with the local environment. Lengths and angles between components of the cover and the number of components can be adjusted such that a single cover kit is alone or in combination with supplementary components adaptable to fit objects of different sizes and shapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Inventor: James J. Kuhn
  • Publication number: 20100255770
    Abstract: Protective covering for cabinets, appliances, and residential construction components of multi-layer sheeted materials capable of being die-cut into shapes and configurations suitable for protecting kitchen and bath countertops and appliances, home construction components, and desirable multi-layer configurations for various embodiments of the invention. Corrugated materials including paper and plastic are provided in sheets and may be combined with other layers of complementary materials, including plastic sheets, for extending downwardly to protect kitchen and bath cabinets and countertops from paint splashes and for covering air duct openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Michael P. Blake, Raymond A. Blake
  • Publication number: 20100236674
    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: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2009
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventors: Robert J. Badgley, Roger A. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20100236675
    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: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventor: John F. Schneider
  • Publication number: 20100232731
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a protective cover for a backpack, the cover preventing unauthorized access to the backpack and its contents. Apertures and slots are formed in the protective cover to allow the straps on the backpack to pass through the cover, so that the protective cover and backpack can be retained on the shoulders of the user. A single, elongated zipper on the protective cover provides access to the interior thereof, and the end point of the zipper is hidden from view when resting upon the back of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventor: Barry C. Shaul
  • Publication number: 20100224663
    Abstract: One embodiment of a carrier assembly includes a platform member. The platform member includes a base, and a peripheral edge portion surrounding the base. The carrier assembly further includes a supporting arm attached to the base with the supporting arm adapted to be removably attached to a hitch of a vehicle. Further, the carrier assembly includes a plurality of panel members. Each of the panel members includes a pair of attaching legs adapted to be attached to the platform member for supporting the panel member on the platform member. Support of the plurality of panel members on the platform forms an enclosure. Further, at least one attaching leg of the pair of legs of a panel member is adapted to be detached from the platform member for facilitating displacement of the panel member to allow access to the formed enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventor: Prince A. Butler, III
  • Publication number: 20100212789
    Abstract: A device enabling dressing up or covering at least in part an opening such as a door, includes a flexible material (Z), and closure elements (E, F) suited for configuring the flexible material in the shape of an adjustable sleeve in order to adapt it to doors of different heights while allowing a good opening and closing operation of the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2006
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventor: Victoire De La Croix
  • Publication number: 20100200130
    Abstract: A license plate cover made from a non-translucent fabric for use by police departments, fire departments, and/or other municipal, state or federal government authorities that can be releasably positioned over a license plate and removed there from without the use of tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2009
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventor: Keith Wilson
  • Patent number: 7770721
    Abstract: A removable and reusable protective device that surrounds the lens portion of eyewear such as goggles. The device provides a light weight, flexible protective device that is soft enough to prevent scratching on a lens caused by any buckle, any head strap, or any outside element, for example. The device may comprise a light weight, flexible material that can be stored in pockets of clothing and sports equipment during use of the eyewear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Inventor: Caroline Orner
  • Publication number: 20100180993
    Abstract: Generally a cushion-like body, and specifically a pillow is manually rolled up and kept in a rolled up transport configuration by means of an enveloping device including a flexible sheet element extending in a longitudinal enveloping direction; an elongated stiffening portion connected to an end portion of the flexible element and extending transversely to the longitudinal enveloping direction; and a releasable hook and loop retaining assembly for connecting a free end portion of the flexible element to an intermediate portion of the flexible element itself.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: TOSCANA GOMMA S.P.A.
    Inventor: Piero Enrico Gilardi
  • Patent number: 7759265
    Abstract: A protective cover system for inhibiting corrosion of a metallic object. The protective cover system includes a cover for defining a microenvironment adjacent a metallic object and a corrosion inhibitor source for releasing one or more corrosion inhibitors into the microenvironment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Creare Inc.
    Inventors: Nabil A. Elkouh, Jeffrey J. Breedlove, Bruce R. Pilvelait
  • Patent number: 7753589
    Abstract: An encapsulating bag for contamination control on gas cylinders employs a main body of fabric such as polyester or flouropolymer having a weave sufficiently tight to preclude contaminant transmission. A bottom boot engages a lower portion of the main body to cover the bottom of the cylinder. A separation closure means such as a non-metal zipper is incorporated into the main body for opening the main body for insertion of the cylinder. A cuff is attached to a top circumference of the bag main body for close engagement of a top boss of the cylinder to preclude contaminant escape. An ESD button is incorporated in the body of the bag for attachment of a conducting lead for grounding connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Inventor: Neil Palt
  • Publication number: 20100154943
    Abstract: A drop cloth includes a flexible sheet material having a perimeter edge region, and a conformable shape retaining member arranged adjacent at least a portion of the perimeter edge region that allows a user to form the edge region to closely match the profile of a surface to be protected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventor: Delony L. Langer
  • Publication number: 20100139824
    Abstract: The invention pertains to the protection of spectacles arms and relates to a protection member for a spectacles arm comprising an elongated tubular envelope (54) sealed against chemical agents, having an open end and having an essentially flat shape in the plane of a hook-shaped spectacles arms. The envelope (54) includes, at a location corresponding to the position of the bend of a hook-shaped spectacles arm, a device (62) preferably for folding about a transverses axis and for reducing at said location the distance between the inner edge of the bend of the spectacles arm and the edge of the member provided on the side of the bend interior. Application in hairdressing facilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventor: Pierre Daniel
  • Publication number: 20100116386
    Abstract: A protective element for a cross member or shaft housing of a frame in a screening arrangement. The protective element is attachable to the cross member or shaft housing by wrapping the protective element around the cross member or shaft housing and clamping a first portion of the protective element to a second portion of the protective element by at least one clamping device. The protective element has an outwards facing surface, which is wear-resistant to withstand wear from piece goods or particle goods impinging or sliding on the outwards facing surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2008
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: Metso Minerals (Wear Protection) AB
    Inventor: Kevin Moore
  • Publication number: 20100116702
    Abstract: A mobile device card holder is provided that can include a mobile device housing component, and a receiving structure mechanically coupled to the mobile device housing component to hold cards such as a credit card and driver license. In one arrangement, the receiving structure can be externally integrated onto a mobile device housing. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventors: Philip Schentrup, April Schentrup, Daniel Schentrup
  • Publication number: 20100108210
    Abstract: Cover, for doors, designed to cover doors and to serve as a decorative and/or protective element without preventing closure or opening of a door. The cover consists of a sheet closed by coupling means and has an overlap, which, in turn, has, at its ends, connecting devices that collaborate with corresponding connecting devices located on the actual sheet, such that said overlap is non-removably joined by one of said ends to the sheet and removably joined thereto by the other end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Roberto Salas Garcia
  • Publication number: 20100083587
    Abstract: A protective tarp, with connectors arranged in a geometrical pattern, for covering a mass, comprising: a) flexible sheet material having top, bottom, predetermined surface area and peripheral edge; b) a plurality of unconnected anchor tank receiving pockets permanently attached to sheet material and separate and apart from one another, and being arranged in a predetermined pattern, each of the plurality of unconnected anchor receiving pockets adapted to receive an independent, removable anchor tank, the independent, removable anchor tank having at least one fill orifice and closure means, and being adapted to be inserted and removed from the anchor tank receiving pocket; and c) a plurality of male/female connectors arranged in a geometrical pattern on the top and the bottom such that when the tarp is folded, at least one the male connectors and at least one of the female connectors are connected, the surface area of the tarp is decreased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventor: Peter N. Glynos
  • Publication number: 20100078343
    Abstract: A cover for a portable electronic device is disclosed. The cover can include at least one electrical component. For example, in one embodiment, an electrical component can be embedded in the cover. When the cover is placed on or mated with the portable electronic device, the electrical component embedded in the cover is able to interact with electrical circuitry of the portable electronic device. Advantageously, the cover can not only provide a protective and/or ornamental covering for the portable electronic device but can also augment the electrical capabilities of the portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventors: Quin C. Hoellwarth, Brett Gregory Alten
  • Patent number: 7689481
    Abstract: The present invention provides a dunnage platform bag that is light weight, strong, made of a fire retardant material and which forms an ultra violet light, weather and dust particle barrier to protect the integrity of the dunnage platforms when not in use. A system and method for supplying, dispensing, positioning, tracking, transporting, forwarding and storing dunnage platforms based on the dunnage platforms bag is disclosed. In an embodiment of the invention, a modified dunnage platform made up of a dunnage platform base and attached legs can be stored in the dunnage platform bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Airdex International, Inc.
    Inventors: Vance L. Seagle, Philip J. Tschirn
  • Publication number: 20100071816
    Abstract: The present document describes a covering device for covering an opening of a container. The covering device comprises a cover for covering the opening. The cover is foldable. The covering device further comprises a securing means for securing the cover all around the opening; a support having a connector and a linkage for connecting the cover and the connector. In a closed position, the cover is deployed covering the opening and in an opened position the cover is folded and hung on the support by the linkage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: INVENTIONS Á TI-JEAN INC. (LES)
    Inventors: Jean Bouchard, Raymonde Bernier
  • Publication number: 20100059152
    Abstract: Bush to be arranged between two fitting elements for passing through cables, lines or the like in protected fashion, comprising an elongate, hose-shaped bush body (10) with a substantially linearly running central section (11) and heads (12, 13) at the ends, wherein the heads (12, 13) form a first inner circumferential face (20) at their open ends and a latching device (14, 15) for knocking the bush into installation openings in the fitting elements (M) is formed on each of the heads (12, 13) and integrally therewith, which latching device has a circumferential web (16) with at least one latching hook (17), which is formed thereon and has at least one radially outer latching tab (18), wherein the web forms a second inner circumferential face (19) opposite the latching tab (18), characterized in that the bush body (11) is formed from rubber and the latching devices (14, 15); are formed from hard-elastic plastic, and in that at least one of the second inner circumferential faces (19) is configured in such a way
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Johann Brunner, Erich Blumberg
  • Publication number: 20100058660
    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: September 9, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: DOUGLAS FAYE ENTERPRISES
    Inventor: Carl D. WILLIAMS
  • Publication number: 20100043913
    Abstract: An object such as a trailer or building has a flexible cover which normally protects the object, but on which unwanted surface material such as snow and ice may build up. Stowed between the object and the cover is an inflatable air bag. When it is desired to remove accumulated surface material, a fixture means is released to allow limited movement of the cover. The air bag is inflated from its stowed generally flat state and, in its inflated state, has a profile tending to dislodge the surface material. Once the surface material has been dislodged, the air bag is deflated and stowed, and the fixture means is secured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Zhino Salar Othman
  • Publication number: 20090320979
    Abstract: The present invention relates to hearing aid microphone covers and methods of manufacturing the same. In an embodiment, the invention includes a microphone cover for a hearing aid including a frame defining one or more exterior apertures and one or more media apertures, and a filtration media attached to the frame, the filtration media configured to completely occlude the one or more exterior apertures. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of forming a microphone cover for a hearing aid including placing oleophobic and hydrophobic filtration media within a mold and forming a polymeric frame around the filtration media by injecting a polymer composition into the mold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: DONALDSON COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Lloyd G. Keleny, Shu Lam Sin
  • Publication number: 20090308510
    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: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: L&P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY
    Inventors: BARTON WADE DANIEL, THOMAS LUMMIS
  • Patent number: 7628187
    Abstract: A versatile, two-piece carrying bag with an overskirt includes: (a) a base bag including at least one central interior compartment and at least one exterior base fastening strap attached at one end to the base bag; (b) a removable overskirt that fits closely over an exterior of the base bag, the overskirt being open at the top and bottom, the base fastening strap extending over a substantial portion of the overskirt; and (c) at least one attachment mechanism attached to the base bag for removably attaching the overskirt to the base bag, the base fastening strap also being removably attachable at an opposite end to the attachment mechanism; wherein the overskirt does not include any attachment mechanism for attaching the overskirt to the base bag. The overskirt is preferably reversible and includes at least one aperture through which a portion of the attachment mechanism is insertable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Inventor: Margo Annette Mittelstaedt