For Eyeglass Or Spectacle Patents (Class 206/5)
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Publication number: 20140374280Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a universal washing apparatus with water or cleaning liquid inside for eyeglasses, or sunglasses, and frame of any size or shape. A cleaning container with sealing cover and mounting structure is provided to securely retain the eyeglasses and fame in the container without leakage. The cleaning container is an open-top case, sealed with a cover having a sealing groove tightly fitting the open edges of the case. The sealing cover may be a separated from or attached to the open-top case, and may be further secured to the case with pairs of snap locking keys. An elastic cushion or band spring is on the inner side of the sealing cover to securely press and retain the eyeglasses on the mounting structure inside the case. In one embodiment, the mounting structure is a mounting bar between the two long walls of the open-top case, with shape matching the nose pads of eyeglasses so that the eyeglasses can stay on.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2013Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventor: Dennis Chi Zhou
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Patent number: 8893879Abstract: An eyeglass storage case conforms to contours of the eyeglass in a supported position and allows a user to slidably remove the eyeglass from the case. The storage case includes a rectangular sheet with a top half and a bottom half, the top half being mechanically coupled to the bottom half to create a pocket within the rectangular sheet, a support structure disposed within the pocket of the rectangular sheet and having a metallic bar affixed to both a support card and a support layer, a fastener strip mechanically coupled to the bottom half of the sheet, and a fastener layer mechanically coupled to the top half of the sheet. The user may dispose the eyeglass on the fastener layer above the metallic bar and fold the rectangular sheet such that the fastener strip engages with the fastener layer, thereby securing the eyeglass within the storage case.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2013Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Inventor: James Robert Scribner
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Publication number: 20140262843Abstract: Protective eyewear cover that may be folded into or onto itself when removed from the eyewear, resulting in a profile that is slightly thicker than and slightly larger than the size of a single lens of the eyewear. The protective eyewear cover of the present invention is compact in comparison to certain conventional eyewear protection, such as a hard or semi-hard eyeglass case, yet offers maximum protection in comparison to other conventional eyewear protection, such as eyeglass bags or pouches.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventor: Michael Richard Pluta
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Patent number: 8833235Abstract: The present invention concerns an injection-molded capsule for use in a food preparation machine, said capsule for use in a food preparation machine comprising: (i) a structure (1) with a lower side (2), at least three pillars (3) extending from the lower side and linked to a circular upper frame (4) which defines the surroundings of the capsule top side, the pillars (3) having cross-sections S1, S2 and S3, the lower side (2) being a solid wall that comprises a dispensing opening (5) and is centered across the vertical symmetry axis VSA of said capsule, and (ii) a label (6) attached to the outer surface of the lower side (2), pillars (3) and upper circular frame (4), thus forming an envelope that defines capsule side walls, characterized in that the injection point IP of the capsule is off-centered in the vicinity of said dispensing opening (5), opposed the pillar (3) having a cross-section S3 relatively to the axis VSA, and in that S1=S2 and S3>S1.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Thierry Jean Robert Fabozzi, Stephane Hentzel
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Publication number: 20140251839Abstract: An eyewear system including eyeglasses having first and second lenses; first and second nose pads; and a bridge operably connecting the first and second lenses, the bridge being bendable from a bridge rest position to permit relative movement between the first and second nose pads and providing a bridge pinch force of 50 g or less between the nose pads when the nose pads are moved 7 mm or less from the bridge rest position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Inventor: Tadmor SHALON
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Patent number: 8818464Abstract: A case for a device includes a plurality of walls defining a cavity and an opening to the cavity. A first one of the walls is opposite the opening and is configured as a support surface to support a portion of a first housing of the device and also has a first recess therein configured to receive a portion of at least a first end of a band of the device. A second one of the walls defines an edge of the opening that is configured to extend along a center support of the band with the optical element of the device being positioned between the second one of the walls and the support surface when the device is received in the cavity. The case also includes a lid configured to cover the opening and to selectively enclose the interior cavity.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2012Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Maj Isabelle Olsson, Matthew Wyatt Martin, Joseph John Hebenstreit, Peter Michael Cazalet
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Publication number: 20140220181Abstract: Liquid activated infusion packet(s)/system: promoting hydration, containing active and/or inactive ingredients and/or a support member(s). Infusion Packet(s)/System is one or more individual compartments, and/or group(s), whereby the enveloping material(s) may be totally or partially dissolvable, edible, transparent, opaque, decorated, etc. Further, including of one or more: color(s), flavor(s), aroma(s), pharmaceutical(s), nutraceutical(s), dietary supplement(s), enzyme(s), pre/probiotic(s), amino-acid(s), soluble-fiber(s), diagnostic agent(s) etc. regardless of form, +/?effervescence, +/?uniform/controlled-release encapsulations into liquid for humans and/or animals. Enveloping material may be in whole and/or in combination; nonsynthetic/porous, and/or synthetic porous/non-porous with deliberate perforations. Infusion Packet(s)/System +/?tag, support member for assistance, consumer compliance: promotion, advertising, education, entertainment, (toy/game), etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Inventor: SUZANNE JAFFE STILLMAN
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Publication number: 20140190840Abstract: An eyeglass storage case conforms to contours of the eyeglass in a supported position and allows a user to slidably remove the eyeglass from the case. The storage case includes a rectangular sheet with a top half and a bottom half, the top half being mechanically coupled to the bottom half to create a pocket within the rectangular sheet, a support structure disposed within the pocket of the rectangular sheet and having a metallic bar affixed to both a support card and a support layer, a fastener strip mechanically coupled to the bottom half of the sheet, and a fastener layer mechanically coupled to the top half of the sheet. The user may dispose the eyeglass on the fastener layer above the metallic bar and fold the rectangular sheet such that the fastener strip engages with the fastener layer, thereby securing the eyeglass within the storage case.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventor: JAMES ROBERT SCRIBNER
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Publication number: 20140158556Abstract: A storage container for pathogen reduction and maintaining pH levels for preserved platelets concentrates and other blood products.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Inventor: Marie Joelle Chammas
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Publication number: 20140138264Abstract: A spectacle case that optimizes portability, ease of folding, adequate spectacle protection, lens cleaning ability, & usability as a fashion accessory that can clip anywhere on your clothing, while also minimizing manufacturing labor & costs.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Inventor: Philip Martin Rouzeau
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Patent number: 8689970Abstract: A cover for a pair of glasses comprising: a sleeve, the sleeve comprising: a main body portion, the main body portion sized to generally be able to enclose the lens portion of a pair of glasses; a first stem portion, the first stem portion configured to generally enclose at least a portion of the glasses' first stem; a second stem portion, the second stem portion configured to generally enclose at least a portion of the glasses' second stem; an opening located generally in the main body portion and configured to allow entry and exit of the glasses with respect to the cover. A method of using an eyeglass cover and glasses as a headband, the method comprising: inserting glasses into an eyeglass cover; placing the glasses and eyeglass cover on a user's head, generally above the forehead, with the stems of the glasses over the user's ears, such that the cover and glasses look and act as a headband.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2012Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Inventor: Kelly Stutzman
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Publication number: 20140083873Abstract: Capsules for making an infused drink which include a tray-like body substantially cylindrical or a truncated cone shape made from a sheet of paper or paper material and open at one end, and a cover or sealing film applied to said open end of the tray-like body are provided. Such capsules may further include a peripheral annular rim suitable for abutting with a support surface which surrounds an infusion chamber of an infusion group when the capsule is inserted in said chamber. The peripheral annular rim may have a greater rigidity than the tray-like body, which can be achieved, for example, by giving said rim a greater thickness than the thickness of the walls which form said tray-like body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Inventor: Gionata Capitani
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Publication number: 20140068827Abstract: A portable eye protection system and method is disclosed. The eye protection system includes a dispensing case and substantially flat eyewear articles received therein. The eyewear articles include at least one eye cover and a backing. The eye cover can be shifted into an eye-covering configuration to protect a user's eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: March 13, 2014Inventor: Christine K. Hogan
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Patent number: 8667890Abstract: A cartridge (1) for coffee or soluble products for producing a beverage, includes a container (2) able to contain the coffee or soluble product, a lid (6) disposed over the container so as to define a top wall for entry into the container (2) of the hot water under pressure for formation of the beverage, a filter (4) suitable for being positioned inside the container (2) above a bottom wall (20) of the container through which the beverage exits, wherein the bottom wall (20) of the container has a less thick central area (22), at the center of which are disposed thickening ribs (27) along the edge of which there are etchings (26) able to break when the liquid inside the cartridge reaches a pre-set pressure value, so as to form flexible tongues (28) which give rise to apertures (50) through which the beverage is delivered.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2010Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Mitaca S.r.l.Inventor: Edoardo Macchi
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Publication number: 20140007973Abstract: A fluid transfer assembly, drug container, and method for enabling fluid transfer in an infusion system is taught. The assembly includes a fluid container containing an infusion fluid, and a drug container. The fluid container has at least one inlet port for receiving a medical substance from the drug container. The assembly further includes at least one fluid barrier controlling fluid passage between the drug container and the fluid container. The inlet port exhibits a first luer-lock connector, and the drug container is sealed by a cap exhibiting a second luer-lock connector for attachment to the first luer-lock connector. The fluid barrier is designed and arranged to be ruptured by an external force to allow the fluid passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: Carmel Pharma ABInventors: Roger Akerlund, Kjell Andreasson, Petri Horppu
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Patent number: 8590698Abstract: Eyewear cases and collapsible storage cases for use in storing and polishing or cleaning eyewear or other objects with a scratch sensitive surface are disclosed and described. In some embodiments such a case may include a soft and flexible bag having an opening and an internal space sufficiently sized to receive and store a piece of eyewear or other object, and a soft and flexible cover attached to the bag and providing an enclosure with an opening and cavity sufficiently sized to receive and store the bag when the bag is empty. In practice the bag extends out of the cavity through the cover opening for use in either storing, cleaning, or treating eyewear or other object, and retracts back through the cover opening and substantially into the cavity when not in use for storage.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2011Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Inventor: David W. Osborne
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Patent number: 8567649Abstract: A holder for eyewear which removably attaches to a standard sun visor within a motor vehicle, comprises a spring clip releasably attachable to the sun visor, further having a decorative vehicle motif enclosure to clamp and secure the eyewear between protective pads. The vehicle motif comprises an upper and lower portion hingedly attached and latched to each other. The holder further comprises enhancements including the capability to broadcast pre-recorded audible sounds or messages, an integral flashlight, and a spray nozzle which propels a stream of a cleansing fluid. The holder may be introduced having different vehicle motif embodiments, such as a big rig, a truck, an automobile, or the like.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Inventor: Allan M. Cabak
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Publication number: 20130248384Abstract: An item organizer includes at least two sleeves, preferably constructed of a flexible material and joined at a central hub or axis. The sleeves are attached to the central hub at a central location. In one preferred embodiment, the item organizer includes three sleeves. In other preferred embodiments, two, four, five, or even more sleeves may be connected to the central hub. The sleeves may be permanently or reversibly attached to the central hub. The item organizer includes a single attachment location for the sleeves. In one preferred embodiment, the item organizer includes two sleeves of the same width and a third sleeve with a larger width. In one preferred embodiment, the sleeves are sized to hold eyeglasses.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2012Publication date: September 26, 2013Inventor: Alicia Klein
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Publication number: 20130233730Abstract: An apparatus for enclosing and protecting individualized lenses has a base and a lid rotatably attached to each other. Each of the base and the lid have pockets for receiving each of the lenses. Each of the pockets have a perimeter that forms a boundary of the respective base and lid. The base and the lid each have a bumper adapted for supporting one of the lenses and a magnetic mating element attached at the respective perimeter of the base or lid. Each of the magnetic mating elements is detachably attached to and provides a magnetic hinge for a coupling element of one of the lenses. The apparatus has a closed position in which a lid closure magnet is detachably attached to a base closure magnet and an open position in which the closure magnets are not in contact with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: Switch Vision LLCInventor: Deni Crescenzi
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Publication number: 20130189412Abstract: A device for adding a flavoring product to a liquid includes a tubular body having openings extending through a sidewall of the body to an interior cavity. A flavoring product is loaded into the interior cavity. At least one fin is coupled to the tubular body and extends outwardly from the sidewall. The device, with the flavoring product loaded therein, is inserted into a container and a liquid is added to the container. The openings in the tubular body are sized to admit the liquid into and out of the interior cavity to enable infusion of the flavoring product into the liquid and to discharge the flavored liquid. The fin is configured such that following insertion into the container, the fin is positioned to largely prevent the tubular body of the device from blocking the opening into the container and inhibiting discharge of the liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2012Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: GRAND CANYON BREWING COMPANYInventor: GRAND CANYON BREWING COMPANY
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Patent number: 8490781Abstract: A transport container system for spectacle lenses includes a base container having first and second insert receptacles. A first pair of identical inserts for the first and second insert receptacles are provided and each insert has a spectacle lens receptacle for receiving a spectacle lens in a positionally oriented manner. The inserts are insertable into the first and second insert receptacles so that the geometrical centers of the spectacle lenses are arranged at a first distance from one another. A second pair of identical inserts differing from the first pair is provided for the first and second insert receptacles. The inserts each have a spectacle lens receptacle for receiving a spectacle lens in a positionally oriented manner and are insertable into the first and second insert receptacles so that the geometrical centers of the spectacle lenses received therein are arranged at a second distance different from the first distance.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2011Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Carl Zeiss Vision GmbHInventors: Ralf Meschenmoser, Wolfgang Widmann
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Publication number: 20130168267Abstract: The present invention is an odor nullifier for footwear comprising: a moisture absorbing fabric bag having a first and second fold, a vertical seam, an opening and a sealing member for sealing the opening, the fabric bag having a length and width for being received internally in a shoe; a scent carrier manufactured from a mixture consisting of 49% by weight of fine cut cellulose fiber, 49% by weight of granular vermiculite and 2% by weight of fragrant oil, the scent carrier disposed inside the fabric bag; wood shavings and dried flowers contained inside the fabric bag wherein the wood shavings are present in a quantity of at least 50% of the total weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2012Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: MVLE, INC.Inventor: MVLE, Inc.
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Patent number: 8464633Abstract: A supplement dispensing closure couplable to an outlet of a container, such as a water container. When the closure is coupled to the container, liquid exiting the container through the outlet flows through a supplement retention area that retains a dissolvable supplement body inside the closure as the liquid flows therethrough and dissolves the dissolvable supplement body. A user may select one or more dissolvable supplement bodies and insert them inside the supplement retention area for dissolution in the liquid as it flows through the supplement retention area. The closure may include a selectively openable and closable cap portion. Optionally, the closure includes a filter configured to filter one or more components from the liquid before or after it flows through the supplement retention area.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2012Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Nutra-Life, Inc.Inventors: Ricky L. Anson, Rebecca Anson
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Publication number: 20130146481Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated bioactive compositions containing bioactive fractions derived from Theacea plants. The present invention also relates to bioactive topical formulations containing the bioactive compositions. The present invention further relates to methods of using the bioactive compositions of the present invention, including, for example, methods for inhibiting inflammatory activity in skin tissue of a mammal, for protecting skin tissue of a mammal from ultraviolet light-induced damage, and for normalizing skin disorders in skin tissue of a mammal. The present invention also relates to methods for isolating bioactive fractions derived from cell juice or a cell walls component a Theacea plant.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2013Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: AKZO NOBEL SURFACE CHEMISTRY LLCInventor: AKZO NOBEL SURFACE CHEMISTRY LLC
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Publication number: 20130062224Abstract: An extraction bag is disclosed that has a body that can be squeezed using hanging threads. A portion of a sheet body is folded back, and point seals are provided in the folded-back area. Two hanging threads are attached with the point seals as supporting points. Then, when the hanging threads are pulled in opposite directions, the direction of the one hanging thread is guided during pulling by the point seals and the end of an edge seal as supporting points, and the direction of the other hanging thread of a tag-attached hanging thread is guided during pulling by the point seals and the end of an edge seal as supporting points. By this means, the point seals are first pulled towards one another and then the base seals of the threads are also pulled towards one another, thereby squeezing the bag body from three dimensional directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2010Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: FUSO INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: Yasuhiko Suzuki
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Patent number: 8393463Abstract: The eyeglass caddy or carrying device disclosed herein is designed as a rigid, substantially tubular apparatus which engages the frames of a pair of eyeglasses to house and protect the eyewear. The eyeglasses are held in place by frictional contact with the case and gravitational forces.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2010Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Inventor: Gary Graham
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Patent number: 8356462Abstract: A machine for making pods (2) containing products for infusion including a first roll (3) for feeding a first web (4) of filtering paper material along a predetermined path (P), a second roll (5) for feeding a second web (6) of filtering paper material along a predetermined path (P?), a station (7) for dispensing and successively placing individual charges (8) of product on the first web (4), and a joining station (11) for superposing and joining the first web (4) and the second web (6) in such a way as to form a continuous succession (12) of pods (2); the machine also includes, upstream of the dispensing station (7), a magazine (13) for successively feeding a series of elements (14) for containing the infusion product and a station (21) for forming impressions in the first web (4) and positioning the elements (14) thereon.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2008Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: IMA Flavour S.R.L.Inventor: Roberto Conti
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Patent number: 8353086Abstract: A small pouch for holding/storing jewelry. This pouch is made of a flexible rubber material with a small, linear slit in the top of the device. The pouch is created in order to hold or store different articles of jewelry. The purpose of the linear slit is to allow the jewelry to enter/exit the device. Attached to this, is a small metal clip. The metal clip allows the device to be secured to different articles of clothing. The metal clip contains a small metal bead which can bounce around within the clip, thereby causing a rattling sound. The purpose of this is to alert the user of the device's presence, therefore reminding them of the jewelry that has been stored within the rubber pouch.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2010Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Inventor: Meredith Evin Pike
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Publication number: 20130001104Abstract: A cover for a pair of glasses comprising: a sleeve, the sleeve comprising: a main body portion, the main body portion sized to generally be able to enclose the lens portion of a pair of glasses; a first stem portion, the first stem portion configured to generally enclose at least a portion of the glasses' first stem; a second stem portion, the second stem portion configured to generally enclose at least a portion of the glasses' second stem; an opening located generally in the main body portion and configured to allow entry and exit of the glasses with respect to the cover. A method of using an eyeglass cover and glasses as a headband, the method comprising: inserting glasses into an eyeglass cover; placing the glasses and eyeglass cover on a user's head, generally above the forehead, with the stems of the glasses over the user's ears, such that the cover and glasses look and act as a headband.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventor: Kelly Stutzman
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Publication number: 20120298532Abstract: The invention relates to liquid containers comprising a plurality of sealed additive chambers in communication with a vessel fillable with a liquid. The additive chambers comprise independently selected additives that may be added to a liquid in the container at the option of the user. The user can manually open the additive chambers of their choice and release the additive into a liquid in the vessel without destroying the integrity of the container. In this manner, the liquid containers are programmable by the users and various aspects of the liquid in the container, such as color and/or flavor, is controlled by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: IPIFINI, INC.Inventors: Tod M. WOOLF, Andrew S. MARKS, Glenn WACHLER, Scott WOOLF
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Patent number: 8312806Abstract: A system for preparing a predetermined amount of beverage suitable for consumption, provided with an exchangeable holder and an apparatus provided with a fluid dispensing device which is detachably connected to the holder for dispensing at least one amount of at least a first fluid such as water under pressure to the exchangeable holder, while the exchangeable holder is provided with at least one storage space which is filled with a second fluid such as a concentrate.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2007Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V.Inventors: Gerbrand Kristiaan De Graaff, Hendrik Cornelis Koeling, Ka Cheung Tsang, Ralf Kamerbeek
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Publication number: 20120269933Abstract: Filtering and permeable container for substances (6) suitable for the preparation of beverages, the container being made by means of thermoforming starting from a flat strip (1) of permeable, filtering and thermoformable material, wherein the body (2) of the container comprises longitudinal stiffening ribs (4) wherein the length of the ribs (4) is variable along the surface of the body (2). The container can be adapted to contain water-soluble products or coffee, tea, herbal tea, or similar substances adapted to obtain hot or cold beverages.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2010Publication date: October 25, 2012Inventor: Gino Rapparini
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Patent number: 8286882Abstract: A tag with a hook for securing a tag to a pair of eyeglasses having a frame and two hinged legs is provided. The eyeglasses tag includes a body, a foldable member, a hook, an adhesive area and, optionally, a bend line, a panel with identification information, an adhesive portion, a radio frequency identification (REID) device or electronic article surveillance (EAS) device and an aperture. An adhesive strip of the foldable member is foldably attached to the first leg of the eyeglasses and the first and second sections of the body are folded together and affixed by the adhesive area so that the first leg of the eyeglasses is disposed between the first and second sections of the body. The eyeglasses tag can include an adhesive portion on the front side of the tag for affixing the panel with identification information, the radio frequency identification (RFID) device or the electronic article surveillance (EAS) device secured to the body.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2011Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: B&G Plastics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Norman, Keith C. Cedro
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Publication number: 20120228162Abstract: A novel method of packaging fixed-temple eyewear includes arranging a first plurality of pairs of fixed-temple eyewear in a first arrangement with the lenses of the eyewear lying substantially in the same plane. The right temples of the eyewear are aligned along a first line and the left temples of the eyewear are aligned along a second line. The first plurality of pairs of eyewear is held in the first arrangement with a first portion of packaging material. Second and third pluralities of fixed temple eyewear are similarly arranged in second and third arrangements, respectively. The first, second, and third arrangements of fixed-temple eyewear are engaged with one another in a space saving relationship and packaged. Packages of fixed-temple eyewear are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: DOLBY LABORATORIES LICENSING CORPORATIONInventor: Andrew Healy
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Publication number: 20120225168Abstract: A capsule, system and method are usable for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage using an extractable product. The system includes a capsule comprising a cup having a circumferential wall, a bottom at a first end, and a flange-like rim at a second end. The capsule further includes a lid, in use, connected to the flange-like rim. The wall, bottom and lid, in use, enclose an inner space comprising the extractable product. The cup further includes a plurality of substantially concentric circumferential ridges extending outwardly of the cup, wherein the ridges are made of the same material as the cup. The system further includes a beverage brewing device comprising an enclosing member for enclosing the capsule. In use, at least one of the ridges abuts against at least a portion of the enclosing member, such that a sealing engagement between the capsule and the enclosing member is formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2011Publication date: September 6, 2012Inventors: Ralf Kamerbeek, John Henri Flamand, Angenita Dorothea Post van Loon, Hendrik Cornelis Koeling, Arend Cornelis Jacobus Biesheuvel
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Publication number: 20120189741Abstract: A weighted fluid infusion device is provided and comprises a sealed porous pouch containing brewing material and capable of allowing brewing fluid to filter therethrough, a string for manipulating the fluid infusion device, and a weighted device. The weighted device is sufficient to completely submerge the sealed porous pouch in the brewing fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Inventor: Vernon Francis LIGHTFOOT
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Publication number: 20120130390Abstract: A cartridge for storing and implanting an intraocular lens comprises a first part and a second part that are movable relative to one another from a storage configuration, in which interior surfaces of the first and second portions define a storage chamber for storing the IOL in an unfolded state, to an implanting configuration, in which the interior surfaces of the first and second portions together define a smooth-bored implanting chamber for retaining the IOL in a folded state. According to a first aspect, the first and second portions are hinged together, whereas according to a second aspect, the first and second portions are slidably interconnected.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: RAYNER INTRAOCULAR LENSES LIMITEDInventors: Nathaniel Davies, Dario Vecchi
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Publication number: 20120097790Abstract: A tissue roll holder includes an interior ventilated chamber holding potpourri or other scented products, a spring-loaded spindle and spacers for holding the interior surface of a tissue roll spaced apart from the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Inventors: YaVaughnie Wilkins, Anthony Montoya
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Patent number: 8151399Abstract: A cloth accessory and methods for the use thereof are disclosed and described. In one aspect, the cloth accessory may include a cover member forming an enclosure with a cavity therein, and a cloth attached to the cover member. The cloth may have a first configuration wherein the cloth is retracted substantially into the cover member, and a second configuration wherein the cloth is extended substantially out of the cover member without becoming detached therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2010Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Inventor: Darren Jones
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Patent number: 8151374Abstract: There are disclosed a protective cover for a lens of a goggle and a method of protecting a lens. In an embodiment, the cover has a front panel shaped to substantially contour the goggle, a first portion extending from the panel, a second portion extending from the panel, a first connector mechanism and a second connector mechanism configured to secure the front panel onto the lens, and openings sized to allow a strap of the goggle to extend away from the panel. In one embodiment, the method includes positioning the panel over the lens, positioning the first portion toward an inside portion of the lens, positioning the second portion toward the inside portion of the lens, and attaching the first portion and the second portion to secure the panel onto the lens. Other embodiments are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2007Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Deep Tech Products, LLCInventor: Kendra A. Wilcox
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Publication number: 20110290675Abstract: A package for an article is provided. The package comprises a housing and a board. The housing is used for receiving the article. The housing comprises a first portion, a second portion and a protrusion. The first portion and the second portion are assembled together to receive the article therein, and the protrusion is fastened to the first portion. The board is fastened with the protrusion. Thereby, the second portion is free from the board, the first portion and the second portion can be unlocked by a consumer to access the article, the housing detached from the board is reusable, and the board can be decorated.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventors: Chi-Cheng Shiue, Gerald Skrobanek
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Publication number: 20110283891Abstract: The present invention relates to a capsule for preparing a drink, for example coffee, including a hollow element (1) for containing a metered amount (2) of e.g. ground coffee, said hollow element including a side wall, an upper surface, and a lower surface with at least one membrane (4), said membrane being rupturable under the pressure of a liquid placed into the capsule to enable the flow of liquid through the metered amount, said capsule also including a cover (5) with at least one hole, said hole enabling the membrane (4) to rupture.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2010Publication date: November 24, 2011Inventor: Alain Mariller
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Publication number: 20110278181Abstract: The present invention concerns a device for spectacles wherein the device consists of a single-piece case, a body, in particular a planar body or the similar for the fixture and/or holding of the folded spectacles and for the use thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2008Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventor: Catharina Linden
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Publication number: 20110220519Abstract: A transport container system (100) for spectacle lenses and/or spectacle lens blanks includes a base container (1) with a first insert receptacle (7) for receiving in a positionally oriented manner a first insert (21) for receiving a spectacle lens or a spectacle lens blank and a second insert receptacle (8) for receiving in a positionally oriented manner a second insert (21) for receiving a spectacle lens or a spectacle lens blank. A method is described for transporting spectacle lenses or blanks with a transport container system. The transport container system (100) comprises a first pair of identical inserts (21) for the first and second insert receptacles (7, 8).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Inventors: Ralf Meschenmoser, Wolfgang Widmann
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Publication number: 20110210018Abstract: 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 a phone housing compartment and an adjacent eyeglass housing compartment, which are configured to hold the juxtaposed cell phone and eyeglasses. The phone housing compartment and the eyeglass housing compartment are permanently attached by a joining mechanism. 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: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2010Publication date: September 1, 2011Inventors: Milton Friedman, Rivka T Friedman
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Publication number: 20110198242Abstract: An apparatus for safely retaining an eye implant lens for transport and access for inspection and use in which a holding apparatus has a chamber for holding a lens. In one embodiment the chamber has aligned transparent portions and a lens can be placed in alignment with the transparent portions to enable inspection. Also, a system including the apparatus and a bottle assembly that will hold the apparatus in the bottle. A method for holding an eye implant lens in which a lens is placed in the apparatus which can then be placed in a bottle assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2010Publication date: August 18, 2011Inventor: Vladimir Feingold
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Publication number: 20110192733Abstract: There is provided a portable soft case for storing, transporting, and protecting eyeglasses. The case includes a body portion having a semi rigid skin defining an interior cavity for storing the eyeglasses. The body further includes a front side and a second side which define the interior cavity. A mouth is positioned at the top of the body portion; and the mouth defines an open position and a closed position such that the human user can pass the pair of eyeglasses through the mouth when the mouth is in the open position, into the interior cavity, and such that mouth holds the glasses in the interior cavity when the mouth is in the closed position. The mouth may also define a first lip and a second lip which can sealingly engage so as to close the mouth and so as to provide a substantial level of water resistant protection. The case and mouth are advantageously formed of a flexible semi-rigid material such as silicone rubber such that the human user opens the mouth by manual pressure on the two edges.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2010Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventor: Dwight David Roberts
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Patent number: 7980001Abstract: Fabric conditioner dispensers capable of being maintained with one hand.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2005Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Toan Trinh, Samuel James Morris, III, Lawrence Andrew Schumacher, John William Smith
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Patent number: 7934595Abstract: In various embodiments, an eyeglass storage apparatus includes a cavity for containing the eyeglasses, a support member for securing the eyeglasses in the cavity, a sealing member or lid pivotally coupled to an edge of the cavity for sealing the cavity, a fastening means for selectively maintaining or relinquishing the cavity seal, a mounting surface disposed on the outer surface of the cavity for securing the storage apparatus to a proximate structure (e.g., a wall, the underside of a cabinet, a workplace cubicle, a desk, etc.) and a quick connect-disconnect means on the mounting surface for easy adjoinment to and removal of the storage apparatus from the proximate structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2008Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Inventors: Bonnie Breit, Audrey Isack
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Publication number: 20110041702Abstract: A capsule for the preparation of a coffee extract from coffee contained therein and hot water injected under pressure in the capsule by a water injection device. The capsule has a frusto-conical body with a rim, sidewall, and an inlet wall and a lower delivery wall sealed to the rim and contains a predosed amount of coffee. The inlet wall may have a flat or convex portion and a structure in relief or in recess arranged for facilitating penetration of blades belonging to the injection device and extending on a substantially circular path of predetermined radius R1 equal to the radius R2 of the circular path along which the blades of the injection device extend.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventors: Alfred Yoakim, Patrice Borne, Alexandre Kollep