With Sling Or Suspension Means Patents (Class 206/583)
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Patent number: 12252310Abstract: A tray includes a bottom panel defining a first bottom panel side and a second bottom panel side opposite the first bottom panel side; a pair of side panels comprising a first side panel extending substantially upward from the bottom panel at the first bottom panel side and a second side panel extending substantially upward from the bottom panel at the second bottom panel side; and a pair of wings comprising a first wing extending substantially downward from the first side panel distal to the bottom panel and a second wing extending substantially downward from the second side panel distal to the bottom panel; wherein the first wing and the second wing are configured to support the bottom panel above a support surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2023Date of Patent: March 18, 2025Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Greg Sollie, Christopher M. Stanton, Brad Armstrong, Paul Ott, Alex Tanner, Shifeng Chen
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Patent number: 12239522Abstract: A packaging assembly for storing a bioprosthetic heart valve is disclosed. The packaging assembly can include a sub-assembly comprising a valve holder configured to hold the bioprosthetic heart valve, and a clip configured to receive a shaft of the valve holder. The clip can comprise a body having an outer periphery and opposing inner edges. The opposing inner edges can define a slot in the body for receiving the shaft of the valve holder. The slot can be open at a first end of the body and extend, along a longitudinal axis of the body, from the first end to a docking aperture. The clip can further comprise a compliance feature in an interference-fit area of the slot adjacent to the docking aperture. The compliance feature can comprise a cutout adjacent to each of the opposing inner edges such that each of the opposing inner edges defines a beam within the interference-fit area.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2022Date of Patent: March 4, 2025Assignee: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATIONInventors: Harvey H. Chen, Myron Howanec, Jr., Robert Pozzo, Jr., Curt G. Corte, Laura Elizabeth Wasson
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Patent number: 12201145Abstract: A smoking articles storage box includes an outer container having a base portion and a lid portion; a first storage layer element, arranged within the base portion at a lower level; and at least one higher-level element removably arranged within the base portion at a higher level; wherein the first storage layer element includes a first contact edge at one side and a second contact edge at the opposite side thereof, and wherein the first and second contact edges form support elements for the at least one higher-level element within the storage box 1.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2019Date of Patent: January 21, 2025Assignee: JT International S.A.Inventors: Dominik Latuszek, Gabriela Greco Da Fonseca De Carvalho, Jamie Buckley
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Patent number: 12172800Abstract: A bag comprising a first flap assembly having a first and second flap, at least one coupler comprising a pair of corresponding coupler sides disposed respectively at the first and second flaps of the first flap assembly, and a first and second pull respectively extending from the first and second flaps of the first flap assembly. The bag further comprises a second flap assembly comprising a third and fourth flap, an internal compartment disposed within the first and second flap assemblies and that defines a compartment cavity and opposing external faces, first and second slots defined by the external faces of the internal compartment and the third and fourth flaps of the second flap assembly, and third and fourth slots defined by the first and second flaps of the first flap assembly and the third and fourth flaps of the second flap assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2023Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Assignee: SEND A CAKE LLCInventor: James T. Siew
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Patent number: 12122583Abstract: The invention relates to a package comprising a crate having a bottom and means for retaining at least one item on the bottom, the retaining means comprising a plate, characterized in that the plate comprises: a frame to which the return means are connected, and a central part connected to the frame by way of at least one flexible connection, the central part comprising a plurality of plaques connected to the frame by the flexible connection on the one hand and to at least one other plaque by an articulation on the other hand.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2022Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: PA.COTTE SAInventor: Thomas Bergalet
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Patent number: 12104585Abstract: A pressurization dehydrator comprising an air compressor and a controller connected to enable automatic operation of the dehydrator. The dehydrator is implemented as a freestanding, bench-top unit having a housing that encloses a baffle plate on which the compressor is mounted. The bottom panel of the housing is affixed to the plate using dampers inserted therebetween. The plate has legs protruding through the corresponding openings in the bottom panel for supporting the whole unit in the upright position on the bench top. Some or all of the legs may not have contact with edges of the openings. In operation, the legs provide an efficient mechanical pathway for transferring some vibrational energy of the plate to the bench top, thereby diverting said energy away from the housing. The circuit board of the controller is affixed to the housing, which beneficially reduces vibration levels transferred to the electronic components of the controller.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2021Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Assignee: Nokia Shanghai Bell Co., Ltd.Inventors: Asaad Elsaadani, Jari Taskila
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Patent number: 12084253Abstract: The present disclosure provides a packaging apparatus. The packaging apparatus may include a main body. The main body may include a base plate, a first side plate, and a second side plate. The first side plate and the second side plate may be distributed around the base plate. The packaging apparatus may include an elastic sheet disposed above the base plate. The elastic sheet may include a first fixing part and a second fixing part. The first fixing part and the second fixing part may be connected with the first side plate and the second side plate, respectively. A space may be configured between the base plate and the elastic sheet. When the packaging apparatus is used to package a subject, the first side plate and the second side plate may be folded away from a side of the base plate where the subject is located.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2022Date of Patent: September 10, 2024Assignee: ZHEJIANG DAHUA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Qiujia Fu, Yikun Liang, Qianli Zhang
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Patent number: 12059765Abstract: An assembly including a tool (1) and packaging (2) for accommodating the tool (1). The tool (1) includes at least one machining head (3) for machining a workpiece (4), in particular a dental workpiece (4), by a machining unit (5), and a clamping portion (6) for securing the tool (1) in a chuck (7) of the machining unit (5) while the workpiece (4) is being machined. The tool (1) can be repeatedly removed from and placed back in the packaging (2), with the packaging (2) being provided with at least one securing device (11) for fastening the packaging (2) in a temporary tool magazine (12) of the machining unit (5).Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2019Date of Patent: August 13, 2024Assignee: Amann Girrbach AGInventor: Jurgen Amann
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Patent number: 11999510Abstract: A shipping and storage stand for an airplane auxiliary power unit (APU) comprises a support stand assembly that is secured to a rectangular heavy-duty plastic crate. The crate lid is removeable, and the sides can be folded down or removed for APU access. The embodied support stand assembly holds an airplane APU by the designed lift points. The support stand assembly is placed within and bolted to a rectangular crate. The support stand assembly includes an engine cradle frame and shock isolators connected to an anchor frame. The outer crate provides two high stacking. A moisture and dust bag is included for long term storage.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2023Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Inventor: Jeffrey L. Henderson
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Patent number: 11987440Abstract: A storage container for shipping fan blades includes blade compartments each housing one or more fan blades, where each compartment includes an upper foam retention holder that maintains a fan blade tip end in place and a lower foam retention holder that maintains a blade root in place, both holders configured and positioned to prevent twisting or lateral movement of the blades when in the compartment. The compartments form container rows, such that a housing of the storage container has one or more retainer walls that are movable between an access position allowing user access to insert and remove fan blades from compartments and retaining position blocking user access to insert and remove fan blades from compartments.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2022Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: UNITED AIRLINES, INC.Inventor: William J. Rushin
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Patent number: 11939130Abstract: The present disclosure may provide a package assembly for packaging an object. The package assembly may include a bottom panel, at least one group of side panels, a left panel, a right panel, and at least one fastener. The at least one fastener may correspond to the at least one group of side panels respectively. For each of the at least one fastener, the fastener may be fixedly connected to a portion of a corresponding group of side panels. The portion of the group of side panels can be folded inwardly to make the fastener contact with an object placed on the bottom panel. The left side panel and the right side panel can be folded outwardly to fasten the fastener such that the object is fixed on the bottom panel.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: ZHEJIANG DAHUA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Qiujia Fu, Yikun Liang
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Patent number: 11911256Abstract: Packaging for prosthetic heart valves including an assembly for stabilizing dry prosthetic tissue implants such as heart valves during storage. The packaging assembly can be used for storing a bioprosthetic heart valve without a liquid preservative solution. The packaging assembly can have a valve holder configured for removably attaching a bioprosthetic heart valve, a storage tray comprising an open end and a cavity, and a retaining member configured for removably attaching the valve holder. The retaining member can be generally planar and have a slot having a closed end and an open outer end. The valve holder can be configured to be retained at the closed end of the slot in the retaining member.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2020Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATIONInventors: Gregory G. Liburd, Abhishek Gautam
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Patent number: 11834248Abstract: The present disclosure provides a packaging apparatus. The packaging structure may include a main body including one or more base plates and one or more elastic sheets. Each of the base plates may have two opposite first side edges, two opposite second side edges, and an opening. Each of the one or more elastic sheets may correspond to one of the one or more base plates. The one or more elastic sheets may be physically connected with the main body, and each of the one or more elastic sheets may cover at least a part of the opening. The main body may further include a first side plate disposed beside at least one of the two opposite first side edges and a second side plate disposed beside each of the two opposite second side edges.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2022Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: ZHEJIANG DAHUA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Qiujia Fu, Ye Yao, Xiantao Zeng, Qianli Zhang, Yikun Liang
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Patent number: 11807431Abstract: The invention relates to a package comprising a crate having a bottom, the package further comprising retaining means comprising an elastically deformable skin for holding at least one object (O) against the bottom of the crate, characterized in that the elastically deformable skin has a central elastic area and a peripheral elastic area around the central elastic area, the central elastic area having a lower elasticity than the peripheral elastic area, and in that the elastically deformable skin also comprises at least one elastic tertiary area extending the central elastic area in the direction of an edge of the elastically deformable skin while being bordered by the peripheral elastic area, said elastic tertiary area having an elasticity lower than or equal to the elasticity of the central elastic area.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: PA. COTTE SAInventors: Pierre-Alain Cotte, Damien Limousin, Denis Mourrain, Charles Colas, Ronan Affre De Saint Rome
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Patent number: 11752297Abstract: A packaging system for storing a deployable medical device within a sterilized environment includes a sealed container; a tray disposed within the sealed container; a catheter assembly comprising at least one sheath; a deployable medical device engaged with the catheter assembly; and a sterilizing fluid. The tray comprises a first chamber; a second chamber in fluid communication therewith; and at least a third chamber between the first and second chambers, and in fluid communication with at least the first chamber. The deployable medical device is disposed within the tray in a storage configuration, in which the deployable medical device is disposed within the first chamber in a partially deployed state distally from a distal end of the catheter and the catheter assembly spans between the first chamber and the second chamber. The sterilizing fluid contacts at least a part of the deployable medical device in the storage configuration.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Anteris Technologies CorporationInventors: William Morris Leonard Neethling, Christopher P. Olig, Scott Bliss, Wayne Paterson, Philip J. Haarstad, Tuan Doan, Alex A. Peterson, David Blaeser
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Patent number: 11731824Abstract: A package including: a case having a bottom and a peripheral rim which can adopt: a stowing position in which the peripheral rim extends substantially parallel to the bottom; a use position in which the peripheral rim extends from the bottom; a cover; and holding means for maintaining in the case an object to be transported. The holding means includes: a first part secured to the case; and a second part secured to the cover. At least one of the first part and the second part is relaxed in the stowing position of the peripheral rim, and tensioned in the use position of the peripheral rim.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2019Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: PA. COTTE SAInventors: Pierre-Alain Cotte, Denis Mourrain, Pierre Blot, Ronan Affre De Saint Rome
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Patent number: 11730592Abstract: An improved holder and storage system for prosthetic heart valves that pre-shields or pre-constricts the commissure posts of the valve to prevent suture looping. Pre-shielding and pre-constriction mean at the time of manufacture, so that the valves are stored with the commissure posts shielded and/or constricted. The holders may have solid legs that directly contact and constrict and hold the commissure posts without the use of sutures in tension that might creep over the time in storage. The holder may have a base in contact with the inflow end and a shaft portion that projects through the valve leaflets and cooperates with movable legs on the outflow end of the valve in contact with the commissure posts. The holders may, alternatively, have flexible leg members that extend through the valve and have distal end portions configured to extend over and shield the tips of commissure posts.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2020Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATIONInventors: Louis A. Campbell, Andrew Phung
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Patent number: 11701214Abstract: A system for heart valve repair includes a packaging assembly for storing the replacement heart valve. The packaging assembly includes a valve support having a base for holding the replacement heart valve, a ring positioned within the valve support and configured to fit around a circumference of the replacement heart valve, and a retention mechanism. The retention mechanism includes a cap and plurality of sutures configured to be attached to the cap and to the replacement heart. The packaging assembly having a locked configuration in which the ring and the valve support are locked together and the sutures tension the replacement heart valve. The packaging assembly is designed to hold and transport a replacement heart valve and fits within a shipment jar.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Cephea Valve Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Evelyn Haynes, Jonathan Oakden, Spencer Noe, Aaron Grogan, David Wang
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Patent number: 11702265Abstract: A packaging structure is used for carrying at least one carried object. The packaging structure includes a carrying unit and a covering member. The carrying unit includes a supporting plate, at least one first side plate connected to the edge of the supporting plate, and at least one combing member. The supporting plate has two opposite surfaces, and the first side plate is able to bend to one of the surfaces of the supporting plate, so that the carrying unit can be folded or unfolded. The first side plate is stacked on the supporting plate when the carrying unit is in the folded state, and the combing member keeps the first side plate stacked on the supporting plate. The covering member positions the carried object on the carrying unit. A delivering device is provided for clamping and positioning a plurality of the packaging structures in an upright manner.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: RADIANT OPTO-ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Fang-Chun Liu, Hung-Lin Chou, Chao-Hsu Chen, Wei-Ju Chen, Shu-Juan Song, Ren-Zhu Cao, Tian-Yu Zhao, Chih-Ming Chan
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Patent number: 11623812Abstract: A buffer member provided includes a base portion, and pairs of first buffer portions, second buffer portions, and inclined plate portions. The base portion includes a hollow portion, a lateral base portion defining an upper part of the hollow portion, and a pair of vertical base portions defining both sides of the hollow portion. The first buffer portions are continuous to lower edges of the vertical base portions and protrude outwardly in a first direction. The vertical buffer portions are continuous to the first buffer portions. The second buffer portions include the vertical buffer portions and a pair of upper-extending portions. The upper-extending portions each extend upward from a corresponding one of the vertical buffer portions. The inclined plate portions include engaging portions that are continuous to the pair of upper extending portions, extend obliquely in a second direction, and engage with an edge portion of the lateral base portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2022Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.Inventor: Atsushi Itano
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Patent number: 11618625Abstract: A system for delivery of fragile payloads involves a structure having an approximately spherical aspect composed of rigid struts and flexible tendons joining ends of struts, the flexible tendons in tension placing the struts in compression, the structure having a hollow interior, and one or more fragile items wrapped in a shock-absorbing bio-degradable material such that no fragile item contacts another, forming a payload bundle, the payload bundle joined by fibrous filaments suspending the payload within the structure. The structure carrying the payload bundle is carried to a destination by an aerial vehicle and dropped from a height to the ground, where the structure rebounds and rolls, dissipating kinetic energy gained in falling, preventing the payload bundle from striking ground surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2022Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Inventor: Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
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Patent number: 11618368Abstract: A void-filling apparatus is disclosed. The void-filling apparatus may include multiple end pieces secured together by multiple cylindrical elements. The end pieces may include a sheet (or sheets) of material secured to a panel, which may include a honeycomb panel. Each of the cylindrical elements may fit into a respective opening in the first and second end pieces. In some instances, the end pieces and the cylindrical elements are made of paper-based materials. However, the end pieces and the cylindrical elements are made of a paper-based material may be covered by a liquid-resistant material, resulting in a liquid-resistant void-filling apparatus. In order to maintain engagement between the cylindrical elements and the end pieces, the openings (into which the cylindrical elements are inserted) may include a diameter to promote a compression fit. Adhesive securing may also be used. Also, adjacent cylindrical elements may be equidistant from each other.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2020Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: SUNRISE MFG, INC.Inventors: Thomas R. Hickel, Lori H. Funk
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Patent number: 11559123Abstract: The musical gift box is a container uses to store jewelry. The musical gift box rotates between a closed position and an open position. The musical gift box incorporates a jewelry box, a control circuit, and a personal data device. The jewelry box contains the control circuit. The control circuit forms a wireless communication link with the personal data device. The jewelry box is a rotating structure. The jewelry box contains the jewelry. The jewelry box rotates between the closed position and the open position. The control circuit detects when the jewelry box is in the closed position. When the jewelry box rotates towards the open position, the control circuit: a) establishes the wireless communication link with the personal data device; b) receives a transmission from the personal data device containing a music file; and, c) converts the music file into an audible sound commonly referred to as music.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Inventors: Glenford Brown, Donna Brown
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Patent number: 11470986Abstract: An enclosure is provided for displaying artwork, historical documents, or artifacts that require controlled atmospheric conditions. The enclosure is of low cost and is less cumbersome as compared to existing microclimate enclosures. The enclosure is easy to set up, maintain, and monitor. The enclosure has a microclimate hypoxic/anoxic framing that protects against, oxidation of its contents, pests, and microbial growth. The enclosure is suitable for: paintings, works on paper, ephemera, textiles, mineral specimens, archeological metallic artifacts, animal skins and other organic items, rubber and polymers, and items susceptible to insect damage, water staining and tide lines from uncontrolled internal humidity conditions.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Inventor: Jerome S. Feig
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Patent number: 11390451Abstract: A refrigeration unit designed for prolonged cooling with intermittent power supplies and adaptability to rotation is described. A spherical design is utilized comprising internal compartments that shift according to orientation of the sphere and enable internal cycling of water at substantially 4 degrees Celsius about an icy core.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: THE SURE CHILL COMPANY LIMITEDInventor: Ian Tansley
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Patent number: 11352185Abstract: A package having a flexible inner sheet having a first surface and a second surface. The package has an article reservoir for accepting an article to be shipped, one or more expansion chambers and an article retrieval feature. The expansion chambers can be inflated or otherwise expanded to provide structure to the package and to protect the article in the article reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2019Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Susana E Borrero, Lee Mathew Arent, Kenneth Stephen McGuire, Joseph Craig Lester, Stephen Michael Truesdell
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Patent number: 11332296Abstract: Container with a membrane packaging for medical objects, consisting of at least one cover which is connectable to a lower part, wherein at least one clamping membrane is circumferentially and peripherally attached to at least one container part, and the object to be protected lies upon the at least one clamping membrane and is borne by it, wherein only one clamping membrane, is given, which lies opposite to a fixed holding slot for holding the object on the other container part and an additional pretensioning can be applied to the clamping membrane upon closing of the container.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2019Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Inventors: Peter Roesler, Thiemo Roesler
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Patent number: 11091307Abstract: In one general embodiment, an apparatus includes a base having a face and back, a center section, and a foldable section extending from the center section. The apparatus further includes a perforated sheet extending along the face of the base, members extending from the foldable section for engaging perforations of the perforated sheet, and the foldable section being positioned to apply tension to the perforated sheet upon folding of the foldable section toward the back of the base.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2018Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Justin Melby, Tate T. Harnack, Ryan Anderson, Benjamin Luedeman
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Patent number: 10947007Abstract: A retention packaging assembly includes a frame and two sheet assemblies. The frame includes a central panel, end panels, and two sets of wing panels. Each set of wing panels includes wing panels that are foldably coupled to the central panel and to one of the two end panels. The sheet assemblies include a sheet that is attached at its ends to slot panels. The slot panels of each of the sheet assemblies are selectively couplable to one of the set of wing panels. After an object is placed on a front of the central panel, the sheets of the sheet assemblies are located over the sides of the object. The sets of wing panels can then be folded to a back of the frame to cause the sheets to retain the sides of the object to the central panel.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2018Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: Sealed Air Corporation (US)Inventors: Chad Cline, Devin Ridgeway
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Patent number: 10780812Abstract: An item holder includes a receiving well with an upper opening. First and second air bladders are disposed in the receiving well. Upper portions of outer casings of the air bladders are substantially flush with the upper opening of the receiving well when the air bladders are in an inflated condition. Also, the abutment portions abut one another along an abutment seam when the air bladders are in an inflated condition. A sensor may be sued to detect the receiving of an item in the receiving well. Valves assemblies are opened as the sensors detect an item being received in the receiving well. The item compresses a filler material disposed within the air bladders as the item is received in the receiving well. When the item is removed from the receiving well, the filler material expands to inflate the air bladders to the at-rest position.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2019Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael M. Filipovich, Michael Kolich, Johnathan Andrew Line, Michael Medoro
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Patent number: 10683154Abstract: A retention packaging system includes a frame (102), a sheet (108), and an attachment zone (170). The frame includes a first panel (106), a second panel (112), and a sheet panel (108). The frame is foldable to a first folded state where the frame forms a space having an opening with the sheet panel (108) foldably connected to the first panel (106). The sheet is attached to the frame across a portion of the sheet panel. The frame is foldable to a second folded state where an attachment end (158) of the sheet panel (108) is attached to the attachment zone (170) with the sheet spanning across of the opening. In the second folded state, one side of the attachment end (158) is attached to a portion of the attachment zone (170) on the second panel (112) and the other side of the attachment end (158) is attached to another portion of the attachment zone (170) on an attachment flap (142, 146) foldably connected to the second panel (112).Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2017Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: Sealed Air Corporation (US)Inventor: Christof Hammerschmidt
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Patent number: 10556717Abstract: Provided herein is, among other things, a packaging assembly comprising at least a substantially rigid panel, a tightening portion, a box portion, a flexible strip and securing members, wherein an object to be packaged is held securely between the flexible strip and the rigid panel. Also provided herein are methods of packaging an object using the packaging assembly disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2017Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: E-PAC PACKAGING SERVICES CO. LTD.Inventors: Tin Yeu Terence Lun, Zhong Zhu Luo, Shi Hu Zhou
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Patent number: 10506334Abstract: An image capture device and a handheld image stabilization device may each include a housing, a motor assembly, a microphone, a dampener, or any combination thereof. The housing may include a first port. The motor assembly may be attached to the housing. The motor assembly may include a plurality of motors. The microphone may be configured to detect audio waves via the first port, vibration noise of the plurality of motors via the housing, or both. The audio waves may include acoustic noise from the plurality of motors. The dampener may be coupled to the housing. The dampener may be configured to reduce the acoustic noise from the plurality of motors, the vibration noise from the plurality of motors, or both.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2019Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: GoPro, Inc.Inventors: Himay Shukla, Erich Tisch, Joyce Gorny, Eric Penrod, Kielan Crow
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Patent number: 10472156Abstract: A container for materials, such as food, having a container body and a liner filled with the material.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2017Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Inventor: Kenneth Robert Pahls
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Patent number: 10315829Abstract: A packaging device can include a retention member formed of two layers that are different from one another. In some embodiments, the two layers are made of different material, connected together such as by heat sealing. The layers can be made from different materials or the same materials having different thicknesses, modules of elasticity, melting index, or other different characteristics. In some embodiments, the two layers have different physical dimensions.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2013Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Inventors: John McDonald, Frank Comerford, Myles Comerford
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Patent number: 10315551Abstract: An item holder includes a receiving well with an upper opening. First and second air bladders are disposed in the receiving well. Upper portions of outer casings of the air bladders are substantially flush with the upper opening of the receiving well when the air bladders are in an inflated condition. Also, the abutment portions abut one another along an abutment seam when the air bladders are in an inflated condition. A sensor may be sued to detect the receiving of an item in the receiving well. Valves assemblies are opened as the sensors detect an item being received in the receiving well. The item compresses a filler material disposed within the air bladders as the item is received in the receiving well. When the item is removed from the receiving well, the filler material expands to inflate the air bladders to the at-rest position.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2017Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael M. Filipovich, Michael Kolich, Johnathan Andrew Line, Michael Medoro
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Patent number: 10179670Abstract: Provided herein is, among other things, a packaging assembly comprising a substantially rigid panel comprising a folding flap; a film material and mating releasable fastener members, wherein the rigid panel comprises a pair of long edges, a pair of short edges, a base, a middle portion between the base and the folding flap, a first fold line between the middle portion and the base, a second fold line between the middle portion and the folding flap, and optionally a pair of folding side portions each connected to the opposite long edges of the base with a pair of third fold lines between the pair of folding side portions and the base, and wherein an object to be packaged is held securely between the film material and the rigid panel. Also provided herein are methods of packaging an object using the packaging assembly disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2017Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: E-PAC PACKAGING SERVICES CO. LTD.Inventors: Tin Yeu Terence Lun, Zhong Zhu Luo, Xiao Hu Zhou
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Patent number: 9932162Abstract: An article of packaging, assembly and a method of manufacturing packaging for holding an object securely by a web or extensible portion formed in a single piece foldable member adapted to insert into a container or formed as an overlap panel to the container contiguous pattern. The foldable member has a planar structure with an upper surface and a lower surface. The pattern includes a platform portion, one or more side panel (s), and a web section in a predefined tessellation pattern. The web section is either integral to the pattern, or a separate web section. The web section is aligned to overlie the planar surface and is attached by an attachment portion to secure the web section to said side panels. In operation, the object is held securely in three-dimensions between the web section and the upper surface of the platform portion when the side portions are folded in a direction away from the web section thereby tightening the web section against the object between the web section and the platform portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2013Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Inventor: Steven Michael Stack, Jr.
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Patent number: 9868578Abstract: A frame useful for retaining a product includes a frame and a sheet. The panel includes a central portion and right and left retention flaps extending from the central portion. The panel also includes right and left front pieces moveable to an engaged position coupled with the right and left retention flaps, respectively. The sheet includes a front retaining portion extending between the right and left front pieces and a front remainder portion at least partially overlaying the central portion of the panel. The right and left front pieces in the engaged position connect the front retaining portion of the sheet to the right and left retention flaps, respectively. When the right and left front pieces are both in their engaged positions, the front retaining portion of the sheet extends over the central portion of the panel.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2015Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: Sealed Air CorporationInventor: Devin Ridgeway
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Patent number: 9868577Abstract: A frame (14) is useful in a packaging assembly including a box. The frame includes a panel (16) and a sheet (40). The panel has a panel length (L1) that is greater than the box length. The panel has a panel width (W1) that is greater than the box width. The panel defines a left slot (26) configured to receive the left closure flap of the box and a right slot (28) configured to receive the right closure flap of the box. The panel includes a left panel flap (30) extending from the left slot to the left edge (18) of the panel, a right panel flap (32) extending from the right slot to the right edge (20) of the panel, a front panel flap (34) extending from the left panel flap to the right panel flap; and a rear panel flap (36) extending from the left panel flap to the right panel flap. The left panel flap is foldably connected to the front panel flap and to the rear panel flap. The right panel flap is foldably connected to the front panel flap and the rear panel flap.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2015Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: Sealed Air CorporationInventor: Devin Ridgeway
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Patent number: 9828160Abstract: A frame useful in a suspension package includes a panel and a sheet attached to the panel. The panel has a central portion defining a panel opening. The sheet extends over the panel opening. First and second primary leg flaps extend from the central portion. The first and second primary leg flaps are foldable from an unfolded position to a folded position extending from the plane of the central portion. The panel also includes first and second auxiliary leg flaps foldably connected to the central portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2014Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Sealed Air Corporation (US)Inventor: Devin Ridgeway
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Patent number: 9738429Abstract: A support assembly can provide support for an object suspended within an exterior container by wrapping around the object in attaching to opposite inner surfaces of the exterior container. To support the object, a first attachment member can be attached to a first side of the exterior housing, and a body can wrap entirely about a perimeter of the object. At least a portion of the support assembly can extend through an opening of the body at least partially overlap itself. Beyond the region of the overlap, a second attachment member can be attached to a second side of the exterior housing.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: FRINGENIUSInventor: Ed Buelna
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Patent number: 9675721Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for disinfecting an object by at least partially removing a biologically-active contaminant there from. A housing encloses a disinfection chamber in which a portion of the object is to be received to be disinfected, and includes an inlet aperture through which the object is introduced to the apparatus. An ultraviolet light source emits ultraviolet light to be imparted on the portion of the object introduced to the disinfection chamber for deactivating at least a portion of the biologically-active contaminant present on the object. A controller controls operation of at least one of a feeder and the ultraviolet light to achieve a level of disinfection of the object, rendering the object suitable for use in a substantially-sterile application.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2013Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Diversity, Inc.Inventor: Roderick M. Dayton
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Patent number: 9611075Abstract: A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a body, horizontal and vertical tracks attached to opposite sides of the body, and a plurality of dunnage supports extending between the tracks. Each dunnage support may be a unitary member or a multi-piece member including sliders or end members located at the ends of a tubular support. The dunnage supports support dunnage for supporting products for storage or shipment.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2014Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: Bradford CompanyInventors: Judson A. Bradford, Allen L. Burns, Matthew S. Sanger, Brian T. Dobrinski
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Patent number: 9474686Abstract: A package and method of packaging a surgical implant or surgical instrument are described. The package comprises a container and a holder having a recess arranged to receive a portion of a surgical implant or instrument, or a component coupled to the surgical implant or instrument. The holder is arranged to be at least partially received within the container. The holder has a first configuration in which the mouth of the recess is arranged to partially surround a portion of an implant or instrument, or a component coupled to the surgical implant or instrument, such that the recess grips the implant or instrument in position spaced apart from the container when the holder is at least partially received in the container. The holder also has a second configuration in which the mouth of the recess opens to release the implant or instrument.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2012Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: FINSBURY (DEVELOPMENT) LIMITEDInventors: Kevin Neal, Thomas Stacey
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Patent number: 9422078Abstract: A transport packaging (100) for transporting an object (24) comprises a container (10) that is open at least at first on one side and has a bottom (12) and at least two opposing sidewalls (14). It is suggested that the two opposing sidewalk (14) have at least one material weakening (20) starting from the free end (18), and that the transport packaging (100) comprises a tightening strap (28) that is tightened around the container (10) in the area of the material weakening (20) and penetrates the sidewall (14) in the area of the material weakening (20).Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Storopack Hans Reichenecker GMBHInventor: Joerg Koch
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Patent number: 9352891Abstract: A packaging structure that is adapted for insertion into an outer container. The packaging structure includes a support frame including at least a platform panel having opposed first and second faces and at least a pair of opposed side panels pivotally connected to the platform panel. A first flexible sheet overlies at least a portion of the first face of the platform panel and a second flexible sheet overlies at least a portion of the first flexible sheet and is coupled to the pair of opposed side panels to allow the second flexible sheet to be tensioned when the side panels are pivoted away from the first face of the platform panel.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: ADE, Inc.Inventors: Matthew D. LeRoy, Jason C. Lofgren, James E. Gasaway, Michael T. McGrath
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Patent number: 9126743Abstract: A packaging assembly structured to suspend an article within an exterior container and including first and second platforms each having a base with a window extending therethrough and a plurality of side portions extending about the periphery thereof. The side portions are movable into a transverse orientation relative to their respective bases and at least one flexible material bag is connected to the first platform and includes an access opening for a receipt of a packaged article into the bag. Peripheral portions of the bag are connected to the side portions of the first platform and movable therewith into a transverse orientation to facilitate tensioning of the bag and the enclosed article. The second platform is disposed in an inverted, retaining position within the exterior container and in confronting relation to the first platform so as to further tension the bag and the enclosed article.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2014Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Inventor: Larry Roberts
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Publication number: 20150136643Abstract: A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a body, tracks attached to opposite sides of the body, and a plurality of dunnage supports extending between the tracks. Outer portions of the dunnage supports may have one or more narrowed or flattened portions which enable the dunnage supports to slide along the tracks. Dunnage holding parts is suspended by the dunnage supports.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: Bradford CompanyInventors: Judson A. Bradford, Eric S. Bruinsma
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Patent number: 9027752Abstract: A product is mounted on a support pad and suspended on the pad by wrapping a stretch wrapping film around the combination of the pad and product. The borders of the pad extend beyond the borders of the product so the package containing the product can be stood on edge, but the edge of the product is spaced away from the surface on which the package is stood. The borders of the pad also include notches on the top and bottom of the pad that receive the stretch wrapping film away from the borders of the pad and closer to the product. Thus the product, secured to the pad, is suspended away from that surface. Multiple packages can be packed into a shipping container and the loaded container can be lifted and transported by a lift truck with lifting forks received in passageways formed in the container by notches in the bottom edges of the support pads. The pads and containers are made of die-cut corrugated fiberboard material although other material could be used.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2008Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Inventor: Arch W. Carroll, Jr.