Combined Or Convertible Patents (Class 206/216)
  • Publication number: 20120018318
    Abstract: The present invention provides a two-drug pharmaceutical container in which it is possible to remove the cap without loosening its nozzle cap and container main body when its cap is turned in the opening direction at the time of administering eye drops or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventors: Tadashi Otsuka, Takashi Fujimoto
  • Patent number: 8100879
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a connector device suitable for connecting an enteral administration set to a laminated paper packaging system comprising enterally administrable medical or nutritional food.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Ricardo Blank, Jean Daniel Ginzburg, Jörg Heinzerling
  • Publication number: 20120012476
    Abstract: A sleeve is disclosed for adornment and decoration of a baked good, including reshaping, to produce an appearance other than that of the original baked good. The sleeve may be constructed of a mineral-based substrate including a graphic on an outer surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventor: Sheri MERSOLA
  • Patent number: 8096414
    Abstract: A medical implement dispensing and disposal system. The medical implement dispensing and disposal system comprises a container having an open end with a dispensing chamber and a disposal chamber defined within the container. A cover is configured to substantially close the open end of the container. The cover defines a disposal opening in communication with the disposal chamber. A dispensing opening is defined in either the container or cover and in communication with the dispensing chamber. A biasing assembly is positioned in the dispensing chamber and configured to provide a biasing force toward the dispensing opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Mark Brian Finnestad, Michael Sansoucy
  • Publication number: 20120006700
    Abstract: For a dispenser (1) comprising the components of a reservoir (5) having a plurality of compartments (6), and a positioning disc (16) having a plurality of exit orifices (15), a solution shall be provided which allows realizing such a dispenser in a smaller sized configuration and which allows to dispense capsules or pills stored therein in a unit dose manner. This is achieved by additionally providing the component of a guiding member (56, 56a) being rotatably arranged in between the reservoir (5) and the positioning disc (16) and respectively connecting one compartment (6) with one dedicated exit orifice (15) in dispensing communication by accomplishing a rotary/rotational step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventors: Josephus Geboers, Jean-Pierre Giraud, Michel Zbirka, Guy De Sevaux
  • Publication number: 20120006699
    Abstract: The invention relates to a modular container for the preparation of foods, in particular baked goods, by cooking, comprising a self-supporting base plate (1) having an extension in one plane, and limiting elements (4, 5, 6) which project from the plane and which are detachably connected to the base plate (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: TICONA GMBH
    Inventors: Achim Hofmann, Julia Jebsen
  • Publication number: 20120006701
    Abstract: Apparatuses convertible between at least a storage container in a first configuration and an activity mat in a second configuration. One apparatus includes a circular lid, a circular base, and at least one zipper pull that zips the lid and base to a wall. When zippered, the apparatus has a generally cylindrical shape. A carrying handle is provided on the lid. When unzippered, the apparatus becomes an activity mat and lies flat. Another apparatus includes two sides, a base, a flap, and at least one zipper pull that zips the sides to the flap. The sides resemble the outline of a car, such that the apparatus when zipped up resembles a car and when unzipped becomes an activity mat and lies flat. Backpack straps on the back allow the apparatus to be worn as a backpack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: International Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Wayne H. Rothschild, Kevin McComb
  • Publication number: 20120003154
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel radiolabeled aryloxyalinine derivative suitable for in vivo imaging. In comparison to known aryloxyalinine derivative in vivo imaging agents, the in vivo imaging agent of the present invention has better properties for in vivo imaging. The in vivo imaging agent of the present invention demonstrates good selective binding to the peripheral benzodiazepine receptor (PBR), in combination with good brain uptake and in vivo kinetics following administration to a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Harry John Wadsworth, William John Trigg
  • Publication number: 20120000800
    Abstract: A combination case includes the first and second cases combined together, each also usable as a stand-alone case. The first case includes the first inner storage space and the first wall structure configured to enclose the first inner storage in a closed position and expose the first inner storage in an open position. The first wall structure includes the first and second sidewalls facing each other in the closed position, at least one first opening formed via the first sidewall to expose the first inner storage space, and at least one second opening formed via the second sidewall to expose the first inner storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: Plano Molding Company
    Inventors: Jesse SIMPKINS, Roger J. ROTH
  • Publication number: 20110315571
    Abstract: A combination toothpick and mint dispenser. On a bottom end of the dispenser is a toothpick. On a top end (opposite the bottom end) is a chamber which is used to hold solid mints or liquid refreshment (such as mouthwash). In an embodiment, a shaft connecting the chamber to the toothpick can be hollow, thereby allowing liquid refreshment to pass from the chamber through a bottom of the shaft and out of the dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: Scott Curry, Rich Dicker
  • Publication number: 20110315572
    Abstract: A storage device for tooth cleaning attachments of a tooth cleaning device is proviced. The storage device includes a storage body for storing the tooth cleaning attachments. The storage body has a storage base with at least one storage depression for receiving a tooth cleaning attachment in flat-lying alignment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: Braun GmbH
    Inventors: Phong Vu, Ivo Kunath, Martin Haas, Norbert Schaefer, Alexander Hilscher
  • Publication number: 20110315573
    Abstract: An oil container has a container housing receiving an oil filter and fittings for an oil inlet, an oil outlet, for filling the oil container, and for an opening that can be closed by a cover for temporarily removing or replacing the oil filter, as well as, an air outlet opening. The container housing is divided into at least two chambers by a partition, each chamber including an oil filter. Each chamber has an oil inlet fitting, an oil outlet fitting, and an opening that can be closed by a cover for filling with oil and/or for removing the oil filter. The partition includes an oil overflow opening located above a minimum oil filling level height relative to a rest state determined for the individual oil circuits. A leak occurring in one of the oil circuits does then not affect the operational reliability of the other oil circuit(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG
    Inventors: Andree Burgstaler, Dieter Groeger, Uwe Renner
  • Publication number: 20110308976
    Abstract: A rescue device for treating leakage of dangerous chemical includes g a first container having a closed negative pressure chamber and an intake which allows outside dangerous chemicals to enter the first container, and a second container installed and fixed in the first container. The second container contains a substantially harmless liquefied gas and has an opening which controllably communicates with the external environment. When the dangerous chemicals are leaking, the rescue device can be used to reduce the loss of dangerous chemical, alleviate the harm to the environment and human, and avoid the possible disastrous consequences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2009
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: Yuechun Jin, Junbo Zhang, Chuan Jin
  • Publication number: 20110303560
    Abstract: A trim, compact combination case dedicated to storing a cell phone (or PDA or other small electronic device) and an accessible pair of eyeglasses is disclosed. The combination cell phone and eyeglass case includes only a phone housing compartment and an adjacent eyeglass housing compartment, which are configured to hold the cell phone and eyeglasses side by side. An optional eyeglass-housing cap and an optional swivel belt clip are also disclosed. The compact design allows the combination case to be easily carried in a bag, purse, briefcase or pocket. The combination case advantageously positions the eyeglasses oriented and located for quick retrieval when needed to view the phone screen or buttons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventors: Milton Friedman, Rivka T. Friedman
  • Publication number: 20110303559
    Abstract: I provide a hang tag, preferably used for a saleable item such as clothing, that is convertible into a storage container. The storage container can then be used to store the purchased item. In a method of use, a user can remove the hang tag from a recently purchased saleable item of clothing, and, through a series of folds and interlocking of panels, create the storage containers in which the user could place the item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventor: Joyce Michel
  • Publication number: 20110304109
    Abstract: A bucket having a triangular shape wherein three side walls and a floor define a triangular interior volume, the bucket having wheels for facilitating moving the bucket from one location to another location, and there being a storage compartment provided in a sidewall of the bucket for storing signs, such as, for example, wet floor signs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventor: Wallace L. Cummins
  • Publication number: 20110297562
    Abstract: This self draining soap dish stands up vertically, and is constructed of two joining parts. The first part, which is the top, is an oval bowl with a hole in its center, connecting to a second lower part which serves as a base. The base is an asymmetrical arch that projects forward and downward. The back of the arch serves as a structural support and the front of it is a ramp that creates an open channel, so that the soap fluid coming from the hole in the bowl can flow freely down toward the sink. The back of the ramp flattens at its base where it touches the horizontal edge of the sink, in order to secure support and stability and to allow the tip of the ramp to protrude toward the sink for drainage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2010
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventor: Marietta Robbins
  • Patent number: 8066186
    Abstract: A packaging system uses marked, specially designed packaging to enable confidential purchasing of consumer goods. Products having a first configuration normally labeled for sale are convertible into a second configuration which conceals the identity of the goods, other than perhaps having a confidentiality brand. The confidentiality package is bar-coded for price and purchase scanning but does not identify the type of good(s) being purchased either at the cash register or on the customer's receipt. The confidentially packaged items, which could be marketed under a YOURS CONFIDENTIALLY brand name, for instance, are primarily sold at a retail location immediately next to a normally marked, identical (except for the outer packaging shell) item, and have a brief description of what the item is directly under it (Tampons for example) located in the shelf strip next to the re-order shelf tag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Inventor: John P. Kidwell
  • Publication number: 20110284401
    Abstract: Plant seed compositions are disclosed that comprise a herbicide-resistant variety as a major component and two or more additional varieties as minor components. One of the minor varieties is herbicide-resistant. Each variety is phenotypically distinguishable from all other varieties in the seed mixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Gregory St. Clair, Rex R. Raque
  • Publication number: 20110284400
    Abstract: A container for holding unused and used snus is disclosed. The container comprises a base defining a first compartment to receive unused snus. The base has a bottom wall which is reconfigurable to form a second compartment for holding used snus on the other side of said bottom wall. The first and second compartments are each provided with a separate cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Paul Gibson, Aaron McKenzie
  • Publication number: 20110280803
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the synthesis of radioiodinated compounds which is advantageous over prior art methods. Using a hydrazine or an aminoxy in place of a primary amine for indirect radioiodination facilitates a much quicker reaction thus reducing reaction time and increasing the yield. In addition, where there are primary amines in the molecule to be radioiodinated, such as the N-terminus of a peptide or lysine residues, reaction at the hydrazine or aminoxy is greatly favoured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: GE HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED
    Inventors: Michelle Avory, Jane Brown, Peter Brian Iveson
  • Publication number: 20110266169
    Abstract: A water-soluble pouch suitable for use in machine dishwashing and which comprises a plurality of compartments in generally superposed or superposable relationship, each containing one or more detergent active or auxiliary components, and wherein the pouch has a volume of from about 5 to about 70 ml and a longitudinal/transverse aspect ratio in the range from about 2:1 to about 1:8, preferably from about 1:1 to about 1:4. The water-soluble pouch allows for optimum delivery of dishwashing detergent. A process for the manufacture of multi-compartment pouches and a pack to contain the pouches are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventors: Tanguy Marie Louise Alexandre Catlin, Rachid Ben Moussa, Timothy Bernard William Kroese, Charles Rupert Gillham, James Iain Kinloch, David John Smith, Alison Lesley Main, Helen Varley
  • Publication number: 20110265829
    Abstract: A water-soluble pouch suitable for use in machine dishwashing and which comprises a plurality of compartments in generally superposed or superposable relationship, each containing one or more detergent active or auxiliary components, and wherein the pouch has a volume of from about 5 to about 70 ml and a longitudinal/transverse aspect ratio in the range from about 2:1 to about 1:8, preferably from about 1:1 to about 1:4. The water-soluble pouch allows for optimum delivery of dishwashing detergent. A process for the manufacture of multi-compartment pouches and a pack to contain the pouches are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventors: Tanguy Marie Louis Alexandre Catlin, Rachid Ben Moussa, Timothy Bernard William Kroese, Charles Rupert Gillham, James Iain Kinloch, David John Smith, Alison Lesley Main, Helen Varley
  • Publication number: 20110266315
    Abstract: There is disclosed a portable gum container, comprising a body. The body has a chewing gum holder, a sheet material dispenser, and a waste receptacle. The chewing gum holder is for holding chewing gum. The sheet material dispenser is for dispensing sheet material sized and shaped for wrapping about a piece of spent chewing gum. The waste receptacle is sized and shaped to contain the wrapped spent piece of chewing gum. Also disclosed is a portable gum container, comprising a body having a chewing gum holder, a waste receptacle and at least one piece of sheet material associated with the body for wrapping about a piece of spent chewing gum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventor: Marianne Christine Klein
  • Publication number: 20110259768
    Abstract: A convertible shipping container including a container body including a floor, roof, and first and second end walls, a sidewall hingedly attached to the container moveable between a first position perpendicular to the floor and a second position coplanar with the floor, an awning hingedly attached to the container moveable between a first position perpendicular to the roof and a second position at an angle with respect to the roof, and at least one awning support member, wherein the awning is extendable in at least one direction and wherein the hingedly attached edge of the awning is elevated with respect to the roof and overlies a portion of the roof when the awning is in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: David Monroe Campbell, Kevin Lee Kennedy, Christopher William Scorsone
  • Publication number: 20110253563
    Abstract: A stand alone or retrofitted cash box that incorporates inner mounted ultra violet light sterilization and aerosol disinfectant release systems comprising automated actuation upon closing of the drawer, to reduce the amount of germs and bacteria found on currency both paper and coins at points of currency transaction. The retrofitted cash drawer component of the system comprises a perforated design to allow for greater surface exposure and currency desiccation quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventor: Edward Goldman
  • Publication number: 20110247962
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a demonstration kit for demonstrating the performance of a detergent. The present invention relates to a demonstration kit for detergent. Specifically, the present invention relates to a demonstration kit having a container defining a space therein, the container containing a detergent in the space, and a soil in the space, wherein the detergent and the soil are separated from each other. Said demonstration kit allows the user to put all the articles required to demonstrate the performance of the detergent into one orderly kit, so as to facilitate the demonstration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Inventors: Joseph (Tan) CHIO, Bert (J.L.) Grobben, Tao Sun
  • Patent number: 8033393
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for custom fitting an article of footwear is disclosed. A container holding the article of footwear includes a steaming assembly that allows a customer to subject the article of footwear to steam. The method can include cooling the article of footwear on the customer's foot to custom fit the article of footwear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian D. Baker, Alexandre Baudouin, William M. Dieter
  • Publication number: 20110244592
    Abstract: An optochemical sensor element suitable for sensing an analyte comprises a polymeric material in which at least a portion of the polymer material is solvent crazed to provide a multiplicity of pores of controlled nanometer size, and an indicator dye impregnated into the pores, in which optochemical sensor element the indicator dye is a long-decay photoluminescent dye selected from the group consisting of: phosphorescent platinum(II)—and palladium (II) complexes of porphyrin dyes such as octaethylporphine, coproporphyrin, octaethylporphine -ketone, benzoporphine, tetra (pentafluorophenyl) porphine, chlorin e6; fluorescent complexes of ruthenium (II), osmium(II), iridium(III) and europium (III); or derivatives or close analogs of these dyes. The sensor element in the presence of the analyte alters a photoluminescence parameter thus allowing sensing and/or quantification of the analyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: LUXCEL BIOSCIENCES LIMITED
    Inventor: Olga Vladimirovna Arzhakova
  • Publication number: 20110240493
    Abstract: A self-aligning modular accessory storage system comprising a first and a second module, removably connectable to the first module. The first module includes a base, an alignment stud protruding from the base, and a permanent magnet positioned in conjunction with the alignment stud. The second module includes an accessory container for storing one or more accessories, a receptacle adapted to receive the alignment stud on the first module, and a backing plate mounted behind the receptacle providing an aligning magnetic attraction between the first module and the second module when the alignment stud is positioned in proximity to the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventors: Natasha M. Adams, Paul J. Klock, Jacob D. Silsby
  • Publication number: 20110245963
    Abstract: A medication bin is provided that includes a bin housing configured to carry medication and other medical supplies, an electronic display, such as a liquid crystal display or electronic paper, carried by the bin housing and a processor carried by the bin housing and configured to control the electronic display. The processor is configured to receive information relating to a destination of the medication or other medical supplies to be carried by the medication bin. The processor is also configured to direct the electronic display to present a representation of the destination. Corresponding methods and computer program products are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventor: Mark Leng
  • Publication number: 20110238112
    Abstract: Devices and methods for locking a suture to an anchor are disclosed. In certain embodiments, a suture anchor includes a first body configured to be driven into a bone, and a second body also configured to engage the bone and coupled to the first body. At a selected embedded depth of the anchor, the second body moves towards the trailing end of the first body to facilitate a suture-lock configuration as the anchor is driven in deeper. A suture retainer such as a ring, and a flared portion at or near the trailing end of the first body, facilitate locking of a suture between the ring and either or both of the second body and the flared portion as the second body pushes on the ring that in turn pushes against the flared end. In certain embodiments, such suture-lock can be achieved substantially simultaneously as the suture anchor is driven into its final embedded depth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventors: Andrew C. Kim, Ronald Van Elderen, James W. Chang
  • Publication number: 20110233078
    Abstract: Holders for supporting portable handheld electronic devices, such as but not limited to iPhones®, IPODS®, IPADS™, cellular phones, and the like. An embodiment has an upper compartment on a backplate with sleeve edges that allow both a retractable cord and headpiece (earphones, headset) to be both stored inside when not being used. A spring loaded type rewinder on the backplate with sleeve edges automatically retracts both the cord and headpiece into the compartment where a hinge attached lid hides and protects both the cord and headpiece when not being used. The backplate with sleeve edges can include an internal inwardly protruding male prong that is attached to cord so that sliding the portable handheld electronic device into the sleeve edges plugs the prong into a female socket on the portable handheld electronics device, and sliding the device out removes the socket from about the male prong.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: My Innoventure, LLC
    Inventors: Dean Monaco, John Santo, III
  • Publication number: 20110226637
    Abstract: A vessel for containing substances includes a body adapted to containing beverages or snacks, a light source, a sound module, activation switches, and a power source. The body may be provided in the shape of a guitar or other musical instrument, and may optionally include a threaded opening for receiving the substances and apertures adapted to receive ends of a strap so the vessel may be worn or otherwise supported. The vessel may further include a closure having an opening adapted to receive a straw or coins. A removable insert may be provided to slide into the opening formed in the body and rest therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: Progressive Specialty Glass Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Scott G. Strobel, Ronald Lee Schoelkopf
  • Publication number: 20110226636
    Abstract: A metallic can end for a container is described. The metallic can end has a curl defining an outer perimeter of the can end. A wall extends downwardly from the curl. A strengthening member is joined to a lowermost end of the wall. A center panel is joined to the strengthening member and is centered about a longitudinal axis. The center panel has a product side and a public side. A rivet is located on the center panel. A displaceable tear panel is on the center panel. The tear panel is at least substantially defined by a frangible score and a non frangible hinge segment. A non-detachable tab is staked to the center panel by the rivet. The non-detachable tab has a nose end extending over a portion of the tear panel, a lift end opposite the nose end, and a central webbing between the nose and lift end. The webbing has a hinge region and a rivet island surrounding the rivet. The rivet island is at least partially surrounded by a first void region to provide a first exposed area of the center panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: REXAM BEVERAGE CAN COMPANY
    Inventor: Michael A. Petti
  • Publication number: 20110220521
    Abstract: The secure multi-key holding device stores multiple keys within a titanium casing to assist users in both personal safety and organization. The keys stored within the device may be accessed upon an approved fingerprint scan by the fingerprint reader located on the invention. The secure multi-key holding device temporarily releases only the key designated to the lock that is being opened. The device is able to release the specific key needed for a lock because there is an electronic sticker/chip that is placed within the lock that correlates with an internal track within the invention that allows the necessary key to slide in and out of the key-holding device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventor: Andre Joseph Parker
  • Publication number: 20110216627
    Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking dosage periods are disclosed. The systems and methods may include setting a timer (140) to a predetermined value corresponding to a dosage period in response to the engagement of a cover (110) to a container (120). An indication may be provided that corresponds to a remaining period in the dosage period set by the engagement of the cover (110) and container (120). The indication may also indicate a remaining time period in the dosage period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: MALLINCKRODT INC.
    Inventors: Robert J. Ziemba, Vernon D. Ortenzi
  • Patent number: 8011500
    Abstract: A reusable bag with a fastening system is disclosed. The reusable bag having at least one panel, but typically having a first panel and a second panel with a first loop handle and a second loop handle, the first and second handles coupled with and extending from the first and second panels respectively. The fastening system of the reusable bag comprises at least one of, but typically both a first strap and a second strap. The first strap having one of a hook material and a loop material, while the second strap having another of the hook material. Further disclosed are a looped third strap of the fastening system and a pocket adapted to receive the first and second straps. Methods relating to the reusable bag and fastening system, such as a method comprising folding and/or rolling, stacking, wrapping, and securing one or more reusable bags are additionally described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Inventor: Jae Sang Lee
  • Publication number: 20110210020
    Abstract: A case for protecting and storing a preselected electronics device includes a flexible fabric material body and a strip of fabric extending from a portion of the body. The strip of fabric has an open and an inverted closed position. The body and strip of fabric in the closed position are together configured to envelope and tightly fit contours of the preselected electronics device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Inventor: Darren Jones
  • Publication number: 20110203947
    Abstract: A latent heat storage material, in which a phase-change substance that changes its phase from a solid to a liquid when the temperature of stored fuel rises, is disposed in a fuel tank of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Yoshihide Ogawa
  • Publication number: 20110203437
    Abstract: There is provided a modular storage and dispensing unit for storing rolls of ribbons and rolls of wrapping paper. The storage dispenser includes a housing having first and second shell portions each having an interior and an opening. The shell portions each have a plurality of mounting elements provided therein. At least one storage container and at least one ribbon roll mount are releasably mountable to the mounting elements. At least one wrapping paper roll mount being releasably mountable to the mounting elements, the wrapping paper roll mount configured to mount the rolls of wrapping paper in the interior along the length of the shell in a parallel arrangement such that all of the wrapping paper rolls are visible through the opening. The storage containers, ribbon roll mounts, and wrapping paper roll mounts all being configured to be mounted in the interior of the shells in a plurality of different positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
  • Patent number: 8002114
    Abstract: In order to prepare the final assembly of stamps which have a rest position, in which a stamp housing projects from an actuating yoke, and an operating position, in which the actuating yoke is moved against the force of a spring over the stamp housing and is lockable, as well as for the final assembly of the stamps by applying a stamp plate to a plate holder, several stamps are packed in a carton-like package (20) in at least one row in parallel to each other; the packaging (20) is closed with a covering (26) and the stamps are held in this way in the closed position; after opening of the packaging (20) prepared text plates (6) are adhered to plate holders (5) of the stamps (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Colop Stempelerzeugung Skopek Gesellschaft m.b.H. & Co. KG.
    Inventor: Ernst Faber
  • Publication number: 20110198245
    Abstract: The Mobile Phone/PDA Security Masking Box is a sound insulated box for use as a temporary storage location for cellular and other mobile devices in locations at which confidential and sensitive conversations and discussions are being conducted. A pink/white noise generating device within the box generates a masking noise such that the cellular or other mobile devices inside the box are unable to pick up or record conversations outside the box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventor: Ali Soufan
  • Publication number: 20110198246
    Abstract: A novel snack food item container for stacking and transporting same is disclosed. The snack food items are uniformly sized and shaped, and have one or more openings thereon. The container has a tubular member, having one opening, and a snack food item holder having a base member and a pole member. The pole member is inserted to the opening of the snack food items, and the snack food items are stacked and aligned along the pole member. Then, the snack food items on the snack food item holder are inserted into the tubular member from the opening to enclose the items. The base member of the snack food item holder and the opening of the tubular member engage to enclose and seal the snack food items therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventors: Sol Avisar, Greg Waite, Claude Bonnet
  • Publication number: 20110198247
    Abstract: The structure allows portable equipment having elements which can be preferably, although do not have to be, interconnected using one or more wired connections to be carried around and used, the structure including: two platforms each of which having a bottom intended to support one or more parts of the equipment, a lid, means of connecting the lid to the platforms, it being possible for the structure to be configured into at least three configurations, namely a so-called transport configuration, a so-called intermediate configuration, and a so-called configuration of use. The structure further allows, in all three configurations, at least one wired connection to be led out from one platform to the other so as to connect at least one item supported by the internal face of the bottom of a platform to at least one other element supported by the internal face of the bottom of the other platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventor: Thierry Klein
  • Patent number: 7987976
    Abstract: A container package that includes a structural component for holding a plurality of containers, and an opener affixed to the structural component and configured to allow a user to open one of the plurality of containers without removing the opener from the structural component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: SNR Packaging, LLC
    Inventor: Mark D. Stowers
  • Publication number: 20110180542
    Abstract: A plug made of a compressible and resilient material can be used in a method of reducing loss of fluid from a fluid-bearing system. The method can include locating an orifice in the fluid-bearing system, where said orifice is exposed by a disconnection of members of the fluid-bearing system; compressing the plug sufficiently so that at least the tip of the plug fits into the orifice, inserting the tip into the orifice; and then releasing the plug so that the plug expands to seal the orifice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Ryan Drollinger, Keith C. Drollinger
  • Publication number: 20110168580
    Abstract: A touch-and-feel product display container for holding a plurality of products within the container and at least one product external to the container wherein the product external to the container is retained on the outside of the container in a position where a perspective purchaser can touch-and-feel the product without having to remove either the product from an external product holder or one of the products from the compartment within the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: L. Herbert King, JR., Steven Rhea
  • Publication number: 20110168581
    Abstract: A bathroom storage device that effectively stores a plunger, toilet bowl brush, and other bathroom accessories in a space saving, decorative, and easily accessible manner while preserving the hygienic and sanitary qualities needed in such an environment by totally isolating the plunger in its own compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: Shirley Mae Williams
  • Patent number: 7971710
    Abstract: A workout aid including a beverage container, and a band secured about the beverage container, the band comprising a first surface and a second surface, wherein at least a portion of the first surface is matingly engaged against the beverage container, a first end and a second end, a means for detachably securing the first end of the band to the second end of the band, and wherein the second surface of the band is opposite from the first surface and has a schedule printed thereon or viewable therethrough, wherein the schedule includes a plurality of cells arranged in at least one column and at least one row.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Inventor: Margo Zaher