Partial Encasement (i.e., Portion Of Article Remains Uncovered) Patents (Class 206/304.2)
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Patent number: 10086887Abstract: A spare tire storage cover assembly a spare tire and a wheel cover. The spare tire has a tire and a metal wheel. The metal wheel defines a central attachment portion encircled by an outer rim with a wheel retaining member of a retraction device is inserted through an opening in the central attachment portion. The wheel cover has a disk portion with a first surface and a second surface, and a cylindrical portion extending from a central area of the first surface of the disk portion. The first surface has a plurality of alignment fins that extend in a radial outward direction from the cylindrical portion with distal edges thereof being dimensioned such that with the cylindrical portion inserted into the metal wheel, contact between the alignment fins and an inner circumferential surface of the outer rim centers the wheel cover relative to the metal wheel.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2017Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.Inventor: Patrick Grattan
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Patent number: 8923937Abstract: A screen protector for a mobile device case in which the mobile device case is sized to receive a mobile device having a screen. The screen protector has a perimeter portion and a lip disposed on at least a portion of the perimeter portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: A.G. Findings & Mfg. Co., Inc.Inventors: Fernando Tages, Alan Kleinman, Daniel Acero, Jorge Sotelo
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Patent number: 8881898Abstract: A wheel storage and transport frame comprising: a floor; a first corner pillar fixedly attached to the floor; a second corner pillar fixedly attached to the floor; a third corner pillar fixedly attached to the floor; a fourth corner pillar fixedly attached to the floor; a first end wall fixedly attached to the floor and the first and second corner pillars; a rear wall fixedly attached the floor and the second and third corner pillars; a second end wall fixedly attached to the floor and third and fourth corner pillars; a rotatable front panel rotatably attached to the floor via at least one hinged element, and adjacent to the first and fourth corner pillars, the bottom of the rotatable front panel remaining generally parallel to the floor, and the top of the rotatable front panel also remaining generally parallel to the floor and also moveable in generally a circular path.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2010Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Mobile Shelter Systems, Inc.Inventor: Michael DeForest
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Patent number: 8594755Abstract: A mobile device case including a housing sized to retain a mobile device. A screen protector removeably engageable with a portion of the housing is included, the screen protector including an engagement element at least partially concealable insertable within a portion of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2012Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: A.G. Findings & Mfg. Co., Inc.Inventors: Fernando Tages, Alan Kleinman, Daniel Acero, Jorge Sotelo
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Publication number: 20110210023Abstract: A wheel storage and transport frame comprising: a floor; a first corner pillar fixedly attached to the floor; a second corner pillar fixedly attached to the floor; a third corner pillar fixedly attached to the floor; a fourth corner pillar fixedly attached to the floor; a first end wall fixedly attached to the floor and the first and second corner pillars; a rear wall fixedly attached the floor and the second and third corner pillars; a second end wall fixedly attached to the floor and third and fourth corner pillars; a rotatable front panel rotatably attached to the floor via at least one hinged element, and adjacent to the first and fourth corner pillars, the bottom of the rotatable front panel remaining generally parallel to the floor, and the top of the rotatable front panel also remaining generally parallel to the floor and also moveable in generally a circular path.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2010Publication date: September 1, 2011Inventor: Michael DeForest
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Patent number: 8002930Abstract: The present invention relates to an article of manufacture having a reflective design thereon, as well as a method for manufacture thereof. The article of manufacture, such as a tire cover, comprises a substrate having a display surface, at least one adhesive material disposed on the display surface, and a first pigmented material arranged in a first design pattern and adhered to the display surface by the adhesive material, where the first pigmented material includes a plurality of glass particles operative to reflect light received from a light source. A second pigmented material, such as a reflective or non-reflective material of a different color, may be adhered to the display surface in a second design pattern. The present invention also provides a transfer pattern, and method for forming the same, that is for use in transferring a reflective design to a display surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2004Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Boomerang Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Christopher E. Fischer, Mark Domenico
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Publication number: 20030183542Abstract: A box 10, 30, 40, 50 for containing a tire 2 has one or more closed ends, two sides and at least one open end exposing a portion of the tread of the tire 2. The box 10, 30, 40 or 50 has one or more tire restraining means extending internally into the box and provide a means to restrict tire movement within the box. The box 10, 30, 40, 50 preferably has an opening for a hand grip and large exterior surfaces for promotional information about the product.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventors: Gabriele Bordon, Giulio Girolami
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Patent number: 6564498Abstract: A protective covering for a fishing reel and attached rod segment which consists of a single continuous piece of waterproof fabric to which drawstrings are attached. The reel bag possesses four sewn seams to provide a substantially conforming shape to cover the reel, with an opening to enclose the reel foot and reel handle. The reel bag is self-supporting in a free upstanding position with provision for a hook keeper to allow for the easy and safe keeping of lures. The cover is used to protect the reel from dust, sand and other foreign elements, and to hold various sundry items.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2001Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Inventor: Lee Raab Sawtell