Positioning Means On Cover Patents (Class 206/752)
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Patent number: 11192679Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 17, 2018Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Inventor: Gilberto Bautista Fernandez
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Patent number: 10509368Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 15, 2019Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: ROLEX SAInventors: Jérôme Da Ros, Marc Demierre
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Publication number: 20150034527Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITEDInventor: CHIEN-FENG TSENG
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Patent number: 8899415Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 9, 2012Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: DayMen Canada Acquisition ULCInventors: Benjamin McCosh, Luis Quehl, Peter Hill
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Publication number: 20140262931Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventor: Scott A. Fath
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Publication number: 20140158583Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Thule Organization Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Eric Sheldon Hassett
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Patent number: 8573401Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 28, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.Inventor: Satoshi Taneda
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Publication number: 20130277271Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: Graphique de France, Ltd.Inventor: Jean-Jacques Toulotte
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Patent number: 8511510Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 2, 2010Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: David R. Pratte, Michael Sullivan
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Patent number: 8256619Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 9, 2009Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Inventors: Ian F Lebauer, Nick Larson, Bruce J Gibis, Gerardo DeCuffa, Mark Mandel
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Publication number: 20080041734Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2006Publication date: February 21, 2008Inventor: Alan P. Bergelson
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Patent number: 7325682Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 12, 2005Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool CompanyInventors: Daniel R. Seymour, Brandon C. Hoover, Robert G. McRorie
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Publication number: 20070227942Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2007Publication date: October 4, 2007Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Katsumi Hirano
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Patent number: 7273148Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 7, 2005Date of Patent: September 25, 2007Inventors: Martha Starr Perry, Michael Stuart Perry
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Publication number: 20070199864Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2007Publication date: August 30, 2007Applicants: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Calsonic Kansei CorporationInventors: Tsukasa Ebihara, Masahisa Inoue, Hiroshi Katagami
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Patent number: 6926151Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 18, 2002Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Inventors: Martha Starr Perry, Michael Stuart Perry
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Patent number: 6745897Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 5, 2002Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: CompX International Inc.Inventors: Peter M. Barber, Vernon W. Tarbutt
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Patent number: 6547071Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 4, 2002Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: CompX International Inc.Inventor: Peter M. Barber
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Publication number: 20020179487Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2001Publication date: December 5, 2002Inventors: Ho Ching Au, Jian Qiang Siao
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Patent number: 6478160Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 31, 2001Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Assignee: Nationalpak LimitedInventors: Ho Ching Au, Jian Qiang Siao
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Patent number: 6381901Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 8, 1999Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: HerbThyme Farms, Inc.Inventor: Paul W. Friedman
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Patent number: 6352155Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 22, 2001Date of Patent: March 5, 2002Assignee: CompX International Inc.Inventor: Peter M. Barber
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Patent number: 6305533Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 24, 1998Date of Patent: October 23, 2001Assignee: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.Inventors: Rod Welty, Joe Trybulec, Mark Hill, Dana Daniels
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Patent number: 6170665Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 13, 1999Date of Patent: January 9, 2001Inventor: Harold T. Pehr
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Patent number: 5947271Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 12, 1997Date of Patent: September 7, 1999Inventor: Aaron Follman
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Patent number: 5823353Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 3, 1996Date of Patent: October 20, 1998Assignee: Perrin Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Patrick C. Perrin, Jimmie L. Whittington, deceased
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Patent number: 5615770Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 10, 1995Date of Patent: April 1, 1997Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Edward L. Applebaum, Brad Beale
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Patent number: 5553712Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 5, 1995Date of Patent: September 10, 1996Assignee: Suncast CorporationInventors: Thomas A. Tisbo, Stephen P. Whitehead, Michael G. Uffner