Positioning Means On Cover Patents (Class 206/752)
  • Patent number: 11192679
    Abstract: A container for food and drink consisting of multiple compartments with an incorporated drinks holder made from a sheet comprising lateral walls with a lower support surface and an upper surface. The container consists of a main compartment with an outer face created by one of the container's side walls equipped with a rectangular opening in the middle thereof and an incorporated drinks holder on the upper surface of the container, which is an extension of one of the side walls of the container, equipped with a surrounding edge and with a cross-shaped die to form four triangles which, in turn, generate pressure upon inserting a cup. The container consists of different tabs which fit into the corresponding slots to provide stiffness, as well as different complements such as handles and die holes to incorporate different complements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Inventor: Gilberto Bautista Fernandez
  • Patent number: 10509368
    Abstract: The invention concerns a box including a device for retaining in position a timepiece component. The device includes: —a base (2); —a support (3, 4) comprising a first part (3) and a second part (4), the first part being mounted to be mobile relative to the second part; —a first contact element (3a, 3b) intended to come to bear against the timepiece component, the first contact element (3a, 3b) being mounted on the first part, and a second contact element (4a) intended to come to bear against the timepiece component (5), the second contact element (4a) being mounted on the second part (4); and—a control member (1) mounted to pivot on the base (2) about a first axis (1a) on the one hand and pivoting the first part about a second axis (1b) on the other hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: ROLEX SA
    Inventors: Jérôme Da Ros, Marc Demierre
  • Publication number: 20150034527
    Abstract: A packaging box includes a first case. The first case includes a bottom wall, a first side wall, and a mounting wall. The mounting wall includes a receiving chamber configured to receive an electronic device. The bottom wall, the first side wall, and mounting wall are connected to each other. The mounting wall is supported by the bottom wall and the first side wall and forms an acute angle with the bottom wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED
    Inventor: CHIEN-FENG TSENG
  • Patent number: 8899415
    Abstract: An electronic device holder includes a front panel, a back panel, and a spine connecting the front panel and the back panel. A strap includes a first end coupled to an exterior surface of the front panel. The strap extends from the first end across the spine and through a friction buckle coupled to the back panel. The strap may be pulled through the friction buckle such that a distance between the first end of the strap and the friction buckle is variable. The friction buckle can hold the strap at any location along the strap such that any distance between the first end of the strap and the friction buckle may be maintained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: DayMen Canada Acquisition ULC
    Inventors: Benjamin McCosh, Luis Quehl, Peter Hill
  • Publication number: 20140262931
    Abstract: A self-locking display box is disclosed, which is configured to receive one or more electrical components, wherein the box is erected from a blank having a deck panel having a pair of tabs, which are configured to fit within a corresponding notch of a back panel and which snaps into place to form a rectangular box. The back panel has an upper flap panel and a lower flap panel, the upper flap panel and the lower flap panel each having the corresponding notch therein. The deck panel has a pair of tabs, which extend outward from an upper edge and a lower edge of the deck panel, respectively, and are configured to be received within the corresponding notches of the upper flap panel and the lower flap panel upon assembly of the box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Scott A. Fath
  • Publication number: 20140158583
    Abstract: A protective case for accommodating at least one electronic device is provided. The case comprises internal features including an articulating support member to allow the selective orientation and positioning of the electrical device in one of at least three user-selected positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Thule Organization Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Sheldon Hassett
  • Patent number: 8573401
    Abstract: A packaging box closing member includes a flat panel portion that is placed on a pair of unsealed lid portions of a packaging box so as to intersect a closed portion formed by the pair of lid portions, the pair of lid portions being located on a top surface of the packaging box; and an upright portion that stands on a side of the flat panel portion, the side intersecting the closed portion, wherein, when stacking another packaging box on the top surface of the packaging box, a part of the another packaging box or a part of a transport device that transports the another packaging box contacts the upright portion, and the packaging box closing member is pushed toward an end of the top surface of the packaging box together with the flat panel portion and is dropped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Satoshi Taneda
  • Publication number: 20130277271
    Abstract: A protective cover for a tablet computer includes a front board, a back board having a hinge, and a spine board. A cradle assembly affixed to a first portion of the back board releasably grips the tablet computer. A riser board is attached to the back of the cradle assembly. Attachment means removably attach the riser board to the back board to provide an adjustable angle between the cradle assembly and a second portion of the back board. The attachment means may be a mechanical stopper, a magnet, a clasp, a rivet, or an adhesive. The protective cover may include a wrapping that conceals the front board, the back board, and the spine board and that provides a pattern, a logo, or a pleasing image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: Graphique de France, Ltd.
    Inventor: Jean-Jacques Toulotte
  • Patent number: 8511510
    Abstract: A medical instrument sterilization container has a plurality of walls and a rotatably displacing cover. A rotatable device is integral with the cover. An elongate slot is formed in a side of the container for receiving the rotatable device. The rotatable device is slidable within the elongate slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Pratte, Michael Sullivan
  • Patent number: 8256619
    Abstract: A container for an electronic device has pivotally coupled first and second portions. The first portion is configured to house the electronic device and has an opening for receiving the electronic device and for displaying the electronic device when the container is configured in a first configuration. The second portion is configured to act as a mount for mounting the container on a surface when the container is configured in the first configuration and the first portion is displaying the electronic device. The second portion is further configured to cover the opening in the first portion, and thus the electronic device, when the container is configured in a second configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Inventors: Ian F Lebauer, Nick Larson, Bruce J Gibis, Gerardo DeCuffa, Mark Mandel
  • Publication number: 20080041734
    Abstract: The present invention is embodied in a jewelry display apparatus having a jewelry holder with means for grasping a circular object from at least two points along an interior circumferential wall and mechanically connected by an articulation device to a base. The jewelry display base includes an object having a mount for supporting a jewelry holder stand on a planar surface and at least one light source embedded in the object for directing light out away from the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventor: Alan P. Bergelson
  • Patent number: 7325682
    Abstract: The storage case of the invention consists of a base and a mating cover. The cover is constructed of a first cover portion that is pivotably attached to the base and a second cover portion that is slidably retained on the first cover portion. To release the cover from the base, the second cover portion is moved to an extended position where the second cover portion is disengaged from the base. A plurality of drill bit cassettes hold the individual bits and are removably retained in a corresponding number of cassette holders located within the base. The cassette holders are connected to one another and to the cover such that when the cover is opened, the cassette holders are extended out of the base where they can be easily accessed. When the cover is closed the cassette holders are retracted into the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventors: Daniel R. Seymour, Brandon C. Hoover, Robert G. McRorie
  • Publication number: 20070227942
    Abstract: There is provided a fuel lid including a case that is fixed to a body open of a vehicle body for fueling and is connected with a fuel pipe; and a lid that is turnably attached to the case so as to open or close a case open formed on the case for fueling. The lid includes a lid base having a hinge by which the lid base is axially supported on the case; and a cover that covers an outer face of the lid base, and an engagement means including an engaging unit and an engaged unit is provided between the lid base and the cover, in which the lid base is provided with one of the engaging unit and the engaged unit and the cover is provided with the other unit, and through the engagement means, the lid base engages with the cover by a relative displacement therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Katsumi Hirano
  • Patent number: 7273148
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a tool holder convertible between storage and display configurations and a method of manufacture therefore. In one embodiment, the tool holder includes a flexible wrapper including first and second parallel major and minor edges and a fold line located between the first and second major edges. The tool holder also includes a first fastener including first and second portions located proximate the first and second minor edges, respectfully, that is alignable in opposition to allow a coupling of the first and second minor edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Inventors: Martha Starr Perry, Michael Stuart Perry
  • Publication number: 20070199864
    Abstract: A storage structure is configured that can be assembled more easily. The storage structure is provided with a lid capable of being opened and closed. The lid is configured to swing about a swing axis from an opened state to a closed state. The lid has a center of gravity located on a far portion of the lid relative to the swing axis such that swinging movement of the lid to the opened state occurs due to a weight distribution of the lid itself relative to the swing axis. Thus, the lid swings from the closed state to the opened state with the center of gravity of the lid having being vertically disposed below the swing axis when the lid is in the closed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Applicants: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Calsonic Kansei Corporation
    Inventors: Tsukasa Ebihara, Masahisa Inoue, Hiroshi Katagami
  • Patent number: 6926151
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a tool holder convertible between storage and display configurations and a method of manufacture therefor. In one embodiment, the tool holder includes a flexible wrapper including first and second parallel major and minor edges and a fold line located between the first and second major edges. The first minor edge includes a first notch proximate a corner thereof. The tool holder also includes a first fastener including first and second portions located proximate the first and second minor edges, respectively, that is alignable in opposition to allow a coupling of the first and second minor edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Inventors: Martha Starr Perry, Michael Stuart Perry
  • Patent number: 6745897
    Abstract: A storage and security case for a personal computer comprises a housing with fold over side platforms, which operate a mechanism to raise and lower a support platform within the case to cover a personal computer stored within the case or expose the personal computer. The side platforms provide additional functions such as a storage tray for various materials and a mouse platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: CompX International Inc.
    Inventors: Peter M. Barber, Vernon W. Tarbutt
  • Patent number: 6547071
    Abstract: A storage and security case for a personal computer comprises a housing with fold over side platforms which raise and lower a support platform within the case to cover a personal computer stored within the case or expose the personal computer. The side platforms provide additional functions such as a storage tray for various materials and a mouse platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: CompX International Inc.
    Inventor: Peter M. Barber
  • Publication number: 20020179487
    Abstract: A displayable jewelry container includes a box, a cover, and a display base affixed at a bottom surface of the cover. The box has a pair of integral guiding track groove provided on two inner surfaces of two parallel side panels of the box respectively. The cover has two pairs of guiding pegs protruded on two outer surfaces of two parallel cover side panels and slidably inserted into the pair of integral guiding track groove respectively so as to slidably support the cover on the box, wherein when the cover is arranged to cover the top opening of the box, the display base is disposed inside the box and covered by the cover, wherein to open the box for displaying the product, flip a front side of the cover over to up side down the cover until the display base is placed on top.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: Ho Ching Au, Jian Qiang Siao
  • Patent number: 6478160
    Abstract: A displayable jewelry container includes a box, a cover, and a display base affixed at a bottom surface of the cover. The box has a pair of integral guiding track groove provided on two inner surfaces of two parallel side panels of the box respectively. The cover has two pairs of guiding pegs protruded on two outer surfaces of two parallel cover side panels and slidably inserted into the pair of integral guiding track groove respectively so as to slidably support the cover on the box, wherein when the cover is arranged to cover the top opening of the box, the display base is disposed inside the box and covered by the cover, wherein to open the box for displaying the product, flip a front side of the cover over to up side down the cover until the display base is placed on top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Nationalpak Limited
    Inventors: Ho Ching Au, Jian Qiang Siao
  • Patent number: 6381901
    Abstract: A living plant is rooted in a growing medium, conically shaped plug which supports and helps nourish the roots of the living plant. A sleeve surrounds the plant and at least a portion of the plug to protect the plant and to retain the plug intact. The plug fits within an open bottom portion of the conical sleeve and receives nourishment during the display thereof. In another aspect of the invention, a display assembly includes a nourishing liquid containing pan having a plug receiving tray disposed therein. The tray is apertured to permit the liquid to be received therein for engaging the plug for nourishing the living plant while being displayed for sale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: HerbThyme Farms, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul W. Friedman
  • Patent number: 6352155
    Abstract: A storage and security case for a personal computer comprises a housing with fold over side platforms which raise and lower a support platform within the case to cover a personal computer stored within the case or expose the personal computer. The side platforms provide additional functions such as a storage tray for various materials and a mouse platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Assignee: CompX International Inc.
    Inventor: Peter M. Barber
  • Patent number: 6305533
    Abstract: A convertible shoe box and display platform has assembled and disassembled configurations for storing and displaying a pair of shoes. Such box assembly includes a first, container portion, a second, lid portion adapted to cover the container portion, and thereby enclose the pair of shoes within the assembled box, and tabs for positioning the disassembled box as a display platform with the pair of shoes remaining in the container portion. In such a manner, the pair of shoes is effectively displayed for sale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
    Inventors: Rod Welty, Joe Trybulec, Mark Hill, Dana Daniels
  • Patent number: 6170665
    Abstract: A combination greeting card box and gift tie has several unique point of sale features. The concept has a shipping box that doubles as a point of sale display for the box and the gift tie it is designed to contain. The box has an open position where it functions as a hanging point of sale display and a closed position where it functions as a shipper for the gift tie. In the open position an integral cardboard tab serves to hold the shipper and gift tie on display. A second integral tab holds the tie. Once purchased the customer will fold up the shipper box using integral living hinges and closes the shipper box using integral locks. The concept is shown using a tie as the gift item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Inventor: Harold T. Pehr
  • Patent number: 5947271
    Abstract: This invention discloses a valise for storing delicate articles including an enclosure for storing the delicate articles, wherein the enclosure is at least partially surrounded by a layer of material of high thermal capacity and at least partially surrounded by a layer of material of high thermal resistance, wherein the layer of material of high thermal capacity is interposed between the enclosure and the layer of material of high thermal resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Inventor: Aaron Follman
  • Patent number: 5823353
    Abstract: This invention provides a transparent plastic business card holder 10 that can be converted to a desktop display case. There is provided a base member 16 having a back wall 18 and top, left and side walls 20, 22 and 24, respectively, to partially form a framed enclosure for the back wall 18. A front wall 26 equipped with a trough assembly 40 extends laterally across the face of the front wall 26 between the left and right side walls 42 and 44, respectively, of the trough assembly. The front wall member is hinged to the base member so that the base member can be rotated three-fourths of a full circle to expose the trough assembly 40 outside the base member to display the card members 12. In the closed position the front wall member 26 is latched to the back wall 18 by means of a latched device 14. The trough assembly is equipped with a lip member 54 that is slidably replaceable and on which may be imprinted informational indicia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Perrin Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Patrick C. Perrin, Jimmie L. Whittington, deceased
  • Patent number: 5615770
    Abstract: A sterilizable medical implant package insert that provides enhanced protection of the implant during shipment and easier access of the implant at its destination. The sterile implant package insert is placed within standard sterile implant packages and provides for the automatic presentation of the implant from the insert when the sterile package top is opened. The insert also provides increased protection of the implants during shipping and operating room manipulation by securely holding the implant, thus preventing damage from collisions between the implant and the container walls and by providing double wall containment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward L. Applebaum, Brad Beale
  • Patent number: 5553712
    Abstract: The instant invention is a container designed specifically for storing and displaying trading cards. The container has a main storage area, a hidden storage area, and a display floor. Construction allows for the stackability of containers by use of a lower tab which engages a peripheral edge formed by molded indicia placed on the upper surface. The main storage compartment of the container includes two fixed dividers allowing for placement of trading cards along the longitudinal length of the container wherein slots are provided for placement of loose leaf dividers allowing for individual separation. Between the two fixed dividers is another storage area having an increased depth which allows for placement of oversized cards or specialty cards. When the lid is placed in an open position, the handle operates as a stand and the bottom surface of the lid provides a card display area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Assignee: Suncast Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas A. Tisbo, Stephen P. Whitehead, Michael G. Uffner