Pivotally Mounted Patents (Class 206/759)
  • Patent number: 10694830
    Abstract: A case for a cosmetic product includes a tray intended to receive the cosmetic product, an actuating means allowing for the passage of the tray from a rest position to a position of use, and a cover. The tray includes a notched zone able to cooperate with a toothed wheel of the cover in such a way that the passage of the tray from the rest position to the position of use results in the opening of the cover, and, reciprocally, the passage of the tray from the position of use to the rest position results in the closing of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: ALBEA SERVICES
    Inventors: Franck Seguin, Melodie Bazinval
  • Patent number: 9314094
    Abstract: Systems and methods directed to the art of transferring a fluid, such as to a work surface, are provided. A fluid applicator capable of being received within a standard hobby knife handle and used to apply a desired amount of fluid to a work surface. The fluid applicator has a loop end for collecting, supporting, and depositing a fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Inventor: Kenneth C. Alfter
  • Patent number: 8794445
    Abstract: The invention provides packages for storing consumable products and methods for making and using same. The packages may include containers housed within a housing, which may include at least one viewable area in a wall of the housing to allow a consumer to see through at least a portion of the housing. The containers may also include at least one viewable area in a wall of the containers and the location of the viewable area may correspond to a location of the viewable area of the housing. The containers may also be connected such that the containers may be removed from the housing, rotated about a hinged connection, and placed on a shelf for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Nestec SA
    Inventors: Stephen A. Wurth, Yukihiro Urushidani, Bethanie Skinner, William Kumke
  • Patent number: 8789704
    Abstract: A shipping container convertible into a display container comprises a top wall, a bottom wall, and opposed side walls foldably joined to the top and bottom walls to form an interior space. A tear away window panel is formed on one of the side walls. The tear away window panel includes width and height defined by a perforated line of weakness extending across the width and on a portion of height of the side walls. A displayable insert tray is configured to be disposed into the interior space of the container to receive products and concealed therein when the container is in a shipping position. The displayable insert tray includes a bottom panel and at least one feeder ledge foldably joined to the bottom panel wherein upon removing the tear away window panel and pulling away the feeder ledge, the container is converted to a display position to expose the products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: International Paper Co.
    Inventor: James Walter Nowak
  • Patent number: 8783500
    Abstract: A sliding lock mechanism that utilizes a binding bar to prevent movement of a sliding member on a slide rail in at least one direction. A spring mechanism exerts a biasing force on the binding bar to maintain the locked position. The binding bar can be moved to an unlocking position by overcoming the bias of the spring. This then allows movement of the sliding member in two directions on the slide rail. An actuating rod moves the binding bar between the first and second positions. The mechanism can be added to a stowing mechanism for a laptop or other device that can secure different devices with varying widths within a compartment due to a drive spring mechanism. The addition of the locking mechanism allows for greater security of the laptop during periods of vibration and prevents backdriving of the spring mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark V. McPeek, Roger D. Eller, Josh M. Roe, Stephen R. Blair
  • Patent number: 8714351
    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: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Graphique de France, Ltd.
    Inventor: Jean-Jacques Toulotte
  • Patent number: 8659887
    Abstract: A prop stand includes a guide seat mounted to a rear side of an electronic device or a protective case thereof, a revolving seat rotatably assembled to the guide seat, and a propping unit movably connected to the revolving seat via a plurality of links pivotally connected to between the revolving seat and the propping unit. The links, the revolving seat and the propping unit together form a four-bar or five-bar linkage and a rotatable structure, such that the propping unit is movable by the links between a folded and an extended position and rotatable by the revolving seat to different angular positions relative to the guide seat. Therefore, the prop stand can be easily operated to conveniently prop the electronic product in a horizontally upright position, a vertically upright position or an inclined typing position. An electronic product protective case structure with the above-described prop stand is introduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Inventor: Pei-Fen Lee
  • Patent number: 8651280
    Abstract: Cup retaining apparatus and methods are described herein. Retaining a cup or glass within or along a plate assembly allows for the user to hold both the plate and cup or glass with a single hand. Generally, a cup or glass retaining plate assembly may comprise a platform defining an opening which is sized to support a cup or glass extending at least partially through the platform. A retaining clip or arm may be pivotably attached to the platform and movable between a retaining position and a releasing position, wherein the opening opens along a portion of a periphery of the platform such that the cup or glass is secured within the opening when the retaining clip or arm is in the retaining position and wherein the cup or glass is removable when the retaining dip or arm is in the releasing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Inventor: Eileen M. Raynor
  • Publication number: 20130313158
    Abstract: A shipping container convertible into a display container comprising a top wall, a bottom wall, and opposed side walls foldably joined to the top and bottom walls to form an interior space. A tear away window panel is formed on one of the side walls. The tear away window panel includes width and height defined by a perforated line of weakness extending across the width and on a portion of height of the side walls. A displayable insert tray is configured to be disposed into the interior space of the container to receive products and concealed therein when the container is in a shipping position. The displayable insert tray includes a bottom panel and at least one feeder ledge foldably joined to the bottom panel wherein upon removing the tear away window panel and pulling away the feeder ledge, the container is converted to a display position to expose the products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
    Inventor: James Walter Nowak
  • Patent number: 8540109
    Abstract: A stowing mechanism for a laptop or other device can secure different devices with varying thicknesses and widths within a compartment. The mechanism includes a cover which serves as the actuator for a jack mechanism. A pressure plate pivotally attached to the jack mechanism pushes against the device when the lid is closed, thereby securing the device within the compartment. The device can be released from the secure position by opening the cover. A buffer spring operating in conjunction with the jacking mechanism allows the mechanism to secure devices having different thicknesses and widths, while the pivotal pressure plate allows the plate to conform to devices having different shapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark V. McPeek, Roger D. Eller, Josh M. Roe, Stephen R. Blair
  • Publication number: 20130175200
    Abstract: A protective case for accommodating a number of variable sized electronic devices is provided. The case comprises internal features including rigid support members and biasing members for securing an electronic device and allowing the selective orientation and positioning of the electrical device for optimizing viewing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Inventors: Tony Poon, Craig R. Norman
  • Patent number: 8353403
    Abstract: Cup retaining apparatus and methods are described herein. Retaining a cup or glass within or along a plate assembly allows for the user to hold both the plate and cup or glass with a single hand. Generally, a cup or glass retaining plate assembly may comprise a platform defining an opening which is sized to support a cup or glass extending at least partially through the platform. A retaining clip or arm may be pivotably attached to the platform and movable between a retaining position and a releasing position, wherein the opening opens along a portion of a periphery of the platform such that the cup or glass is secured within the opening when the retaining clip or arm is in the retaining position and wherein the cup or glass is removable when the retaining clip or arm is in the releasing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Inventor: Eileen M. Raynor
  • Patent number: 8302771
    Abstract: A toolbox includes a housing defining therein multiple storage chambers, multiple tool holders respectively pivotally mounted in the storage chambers for holding tool elements, a drive gear pivotally mounted on one end of the housing and coupled to one end of one tool holder, crank arms coupled to the drive gear, and links respectively coupled between the crank arms and the other tool holders for enabling the other tool holders to be synchronously biased relative to the housing during rotation of the drive gear to bias the associating tool holder relative to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Inventor: Yavuz Arslan
  • 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
  • Patent number: 8177062
    Abstract: A protective case for a retractable item, such as a magnifier or digital media. The case is a hollow shell bisected from end to end to form two halves. At each end of each half there is a pivotal hinge. The hinges at one end join the halves mutually. The hinges at the other end support two arms separately. The two arms at their ends support the item mutually via a pivotal hinge. The case halves may be affected to remain apart by a spring and to remain joined by a releasable hook. To use the item, the halves are parted, the arms extend the item, and the halves are re-joined. To protect the item, the halves are parted, the arms retract the item, and the halves are re-joined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Inventor: Anne Hill Fruits
  • Patent number: 8136667
    Abstract: Cup retaining apparatus and methods are described herein. Retaining a cup or glass within or along a plate assembly allows for the user to hold both the plate and cup or glass with a single hand. Generally, a cup or glass retaining plate assembly may comprise a platform defining an opening which is sized to support a cup or glass extending at least partially through the platform. A retaining clip or arm may be pivotably attached to the platform and movable between a retaining position and a releasing position, wherein the opening opens along a portion of a periphery of the platform such that the cup or glass is secured within the opening when the retaining clip or arm is in the retaining position and wherein the cup or glass is removable when the retaining clip or arm is in the releasing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventor: Eileen M. Raynor
  • Patent number: 7900771
    Abstract: A tool box structure includes a plurality of row sockets. Each row socket has a plurality of insert holes defined therein for adapting to receive a screwdriver bit and a positioning gutter formed at the bottom thereof. A box body is pivotally connecting to the row sockets. The box body has a plurality of positioning slots defined therein and corresponding to the quantity of the row sockets in the box body. An elastic element is installed between each positioning slot and each positioning gutter. The positioning slot and the positioning gutter is abutted by two ends of each elastic element. A cover body is installed to the box body. A plurality of openings is defined in the cover body and respectively corresponding to the insert holes in the row sockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Inventor: Ji-Fen Meng
  • Patent number: 7841473
    Abstract: An electronic device storage/carrying case is adapted for storing and supporting an electronic device, and includes a case body, a first supporting component, and a second supporting component. The case body defines a storage space for storing the electronic device, and includes a front wall formed with an opening. The first supporting component is pivoted to the case body and is pivotable upwardly relative to the case body to a propping position for supporting the electronic device, and downwardly relative to the case body to a storing position, where the first supporting component is stored in the case body. The second supporting component is connected movably to the case body and is movable between a carrying position, where the second supporting component extends outwardly of the case body via the opening in the front wall, and a supporting position, where the second supporting component is disposed in the storage space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Inventors: Wen-Hung Huang, Guan-De Liou, Stephen Tsai
  • Patent number: 7810644
    Abstract: Container (1) designed to hold cosmetic products including a lid (10) typically equipped with an interior mirror (60) and a base (20) equipped with an intermediate support (30) with two faces, front and back, surrounded by a frame (31). The frame (31) of the intermediate support is equipped with a first attachment device (34) which cooperates with a second attachment device (23) positioned on the base so that, when the intermediate support is detached from the base, it remains part of the base due to the cooperation of the first and second attachment devices (34 and 23), and is able to pivot around the first attachment device. Preferably, the first attachment device (34) is a protuberance equipped with an end fold (33) and the second attachment device (23) is a hollow body capable of accommodating and containing the end fold. The two faces of the intermediate supports are advantageously equipped with a plurality of compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Alcan Packaging Beauty Services
    Inventor: Patrick Fraillon
  • Publication number: 20100116710
    Abstract: An electronic device storage/carrying case is adapted for storing and supporting an electronic device, and includes a case body, a first supporting component, and a second supporting component. The case body defines a storage space for storing the electronic device, and includes a front wall formed with an opening. The first supporting component is pivoted to the case body and is pivotable upwardly relative to the case body to a propping position for supporting the electronic device, and downwardly relative to the case body to a storing position, where the first supporting component is stored in the case body. The second supporting component is connected movably to the case body and is movable between a carrying position, where the second supporting component extends outwardly of the case body via the opening in the front wall, and a supporting position, where the second supporting component is disposed in the storage space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: Hannspree, Inc.
    Inventors: Wen-Hung Huang, Guan-De Liou, Stephen Tsai
  • Patent number: 7699176
    Abstract: A tool box includes a cover pivotably connected to a base, at least one torsion spring is located between the cover and the base to maintain the cover at opened status when in use. A magnetic member is connected to an inside of the cover so that the user can position the spare bits by the magnetic member. A plurality of storage racks are pivotably connected to the base so as to receive bits and tools, the storage racks are cooperated with torsion springs so that when the cover is opened, the storage racks are pivoted an angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Inventor: Fu-Hui Lin
  • Patent number: 7661526
    Abstract: A toolbox includes a shell, a holder and a cover. The shell includes two grooves defined therein and two inclined faces formed thereon near the grooves. The holder is disposed in the shell and formed with a plurality of holes for receiving bits. The cover includes two lugs extended from a side thereof and two blocks each formed on a related one of the lugs and formed with an inclined face. The blocks are movably disposed in the grooves so that the cover can be moved relative to the shell. When the cover is moved away from the shell, the cover can be pivoted relative to the shell so that the inclined faces of the blocks are located against the inclined faces of the shell, thus limiting the pivoting of the cover relative to the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Yih Cheng Factory Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jack Lin
  • Publication number: 20100006473
    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: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: Ian F. Lebauer, Nick Larson, Bruce J. Gibis, Gerardo DeCuffa, Mark Mandel
  • Patent number: 7568301
    Abstract: A device (10) for carrying and displaying articles includes a cover portion (11) and a base portion (12) interconnected by a spine (13). The base portion (12) includes a pedestal (20) with pockets (32) formed therein. The pockets (32) each carry an arm (38) which is pivotal from a first position within the pocket (32) to a second position partially outside the pocket (32). A magnet (52) maintains the arm (38) in the second position. The arm (38) is provided with a recess (40) sized to receive a gem holder (29) which can carry a diamond (28). The cover portion (11) can carry a pad (18) of paper, and the base portion (12) can be provided with a slot (27) to receive other articles. An article receiving area (23) can also be provided to carry information relating to the articles being displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Sterling Jewelers Inc.
    Inventors: Tamara Zemlansky, Steven Kidwell
  • Patent number: 7565970
    Abstract: An assembly for transporting and displaying multiple drumsticks for access, comprising, in combination an enclosure for transport of drumsticks and a stand, structure attached to the enclosure having collapsed position relative to the enclosure, for transport, the structure having an alternative deployed position in which the stand can be attached to said structure in upright supported position, there being a generally horizontal tray associated with said structure in said deployed position, and drumsticks removed from the enclosure and displayed on the tray for selective use by a drummer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Drum Workshop, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter Erskine
  • Patent number: 7469785
    Abstract: A high-durability storage case is provided in which a disc can be smoothly inserted into and taken out from the storage case, and in which attachment and detachment operations of the disc can be stably performed. According to the storage case (2), a case body (3), a case cover (4), and a supporting plate (5) supporting a disc (1) are pivotally supported in a mutually openable/closeable manner by a four-link mechanism (16) defined by first, second, third, and fourth hinges (11), (12), (14), (15) and an arm segment (13). When the case cover (4) is opened or closed with respect to the case body (3), the supporting plate (5) is drawn into or drawn away from the case body (3) together with the case cover (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Morihiro Murata, Mitsunori Matsumura, Ippei Suzuki
  • Publication number: 20080314795
    Abstract: A tool box includes a cover pivotably connected to a base, at least one torsion spring is located between the cover and the base to maintain the cover at opened status when in use. A magnetic member is connected to an inside of the cover so that the user can position the spare bits by the magnetic member. A plurality of storage racks are pivotably connected to the base so as to receive bits and tools, the storage racks are cooperated with torsion springs so that when the cover is opened, the storage racks are pivoted an angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventor: Fu-Hui Lin
  • Patent number: 7455182
    Abstract: The application relates to a flat box (10) with a bottom container part (20), a top lid (30) and with an insert (40) which serves to raise the pack contents when the box (10) is opened. The lid (30) and the container part (20) are connected to each other via the rear side walls of the box (10). The insert (40) is connected to the inside of the rear lid side wall and extends into the container part (20) so that it and the pack contents placed on the insert (40) are automatically raised when the box (10) is opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventor: Rudiger Merckell
  • Patent number: 7428970
    Abstract: A tool box includes a base with a pivotable cover and a tool rack is securely connected to the cover so that when the cover is pivoted to open position, the rack is pivoted with the cover. A shaft rotatably extends through the tool rack and includes a plurality of notches which are located corresponding to through holes defined in the rack. Each notch includes two inclined surfaces so as to clamp a side of an end of the tool inserted into the through hole. By this specific arrangement, the tools are well positioned and do not shake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Inventor: Chang-Ying Chen
  • Patent number: 7357250
    Abstract: A storage case including a tray and a plurality of holding units. The tray has a bottom wall and a plurality of walls formed unitarily with and upstanding from the bottom wall. The holding units include a base and a plurality of walls formed unitarily therewith to cooperatively define at least one receptacle. Means for connecting the tray and holding units is provided whereby the holding units are moveable between first and second orientations relative to the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Plano Molding Company
    Inventors: John J. Hagemann, John Whalen, Joseph F. Fiore, Thomas Hurt
  • Patent number: 7328796
    Abstract: A tool holder insert for use with storage containers is provided including a base portion and a sleeve. The base portion has a first end and a second end. The first end includes an interlock feature adapted to be a non-rotatably coupled to the storage container. The sleeve is rotatably coupled to the base between the first and second ends. A specialized tool accessory is supported within the storage container by the tool holder insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Brunson, Michael P. Peters, Don C. Freeman
  • Patent number: 7278234
    Abstract: A portable multipurpose tackle box with a compartment for storing tackle, bait, and other fishing related items, and a separate cooler compartment for storing food, beverages, and bait. The top compartment can be opened to reveal several extendable tackle tray assemblies. The exterior surface of the top of the tackle box has a folding leg attached to it which can be used to support the tackle box when the tray assemblies are in an extended position. The top exterior surface also has a clip attached to it for holding a flashlight in position for the night fisherman. The handle, support leg, and clips connected to the top exterior surface pivot to a storage position which is flush with the surface to enable the top surface of the tackle box to be used comfortably as a seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Inventor: Steven Marino
  • Patent number: 7210578
    Abstract: A display unit for storing a tool assembly, comprising a base, a moving-rotating mechanism and a support plate. The base has a front end, a rear end opposite the front end and two opposite sides. The moving-rotating mechanism comprises at least one moving-rotating device. The support plate has a front end and two opposite sides for supporting the tool assembly. At least one of the two opposite sides of the base is coupled to at least one of the two opposite sides of the support plate by at least one moving-rotating device, and the front end of the support plate is moveable and rotatable from a first position at the front end of the base to a second position at the rear end of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Lea Way Hand Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Hsien-Chung Tuan-Mu, Sammy Tsai
  • Patent number: 7159711
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a case for transporting handguns and methods of using and manufacturing the same. In one embodiment, the case is comprised of (i) an expansion mechanism located within the case, having a mounting bar coupled thereto and configured to deploy the mounting bar as the case is opened; and (ii) a handgun holder coupled to the mounting bar that includes (a) a clamp configured removably to secure the handgun holder to the mounting bar and coupled to a first shank having a threaded receptacle at an end thereof, (b) a holster seat configured to conform, and coupled, to a handgun holster and further coupled to the side of a second shank having a major axis substantially transverse to a longitudinal axis of the handgun holster, an end of the second shank mating with the end of the first shank, and (c) a fastener configured to pass through an opening through the second shank along the major axis and engage the threaded receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Grassburr Leather Works, Inc.
    Inventor: John D. Gardner
  • Patent number: 7111726
    Abstract: A protective display and gift package includes a base defining a product support surface, a product support clasp pivotally mounted on the product support surface and operative to releasably support a product, and a cover pivotally connected to the base for movement between a first position mutually cooperable with the base to overlie the product display surface and a product supported by the clasp, and a second position supporting the base in an upstanding position with the product display surface and product support clasp exposed. The clasp enables the product to be selectively rotated relative to the product support surface and enables customers and merchants to view and display the product from various angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: Armanent Systems & Procedures, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin L. Parsons
  • Patent number: 6988616
    Abstract: A tool box includes a base having two first holes in two sides thereof, a pivotable part received in the base and having two arms on two sides thereof and each arm having a second hole, and a cover having two lugs located between the two sides and the two arms. Each first hole has a first notch and each second hole has a second notch defined in an inner periphery thereof. Each lug has a third hole and a protrusion extends from in an inner periphery of each lug. Two shafts extend through the first holes, the third holes and the second holes. Each shaft includes a ridge on an out side thereof and the ridges extend through the first notches and the second notches. The ridges is sized to be engaged with the second notches and can be pushed by the protrusions when the cover is pivoted from a close position to an open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Inventor: Chang-Ying Chen
  • Patent number: 6968951
    Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging for a communication terminal cover provided with a keymat. The packaging is provided with a foldable part that holds the keymat in a relative position to the terminal cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventor: Birgir Magnusson
  • Patent number: 6832685
    Abstract: A composite rotary tool kit includes a plurality of coupling units and a connecting element for fastening the coupling units to form a string. Each coupling unit has a barrel type body with a housing duct located on the peripheral surface for holding a tool. The body has one side forming a stepwise slip-resisting section for coupling with the body of another coupling unit. The coupling unit has a hole in the center to enable the connecting element to run through. The slip-resisting section has a ridge mating a latch unit on the body. The coupling units may hold tools of different specifications and are turnable to facilitate retrieving of the tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Inventor: Hungming Chang
  • Patent number: 6685015
    Abstract: An optical disc accommodating case is provided, which permits quick and smooth accommodation and removal of an optical disc, permits reliable accommodation of the disc without causing contamination or scars and scratches to the disc, and permits coping with an assembling process in which the disc is automatically loaded into the case by a robot. A disc holder having an optical disc support has a wall to be in contact with an edge of an optical disc for preventing detachment of the optical disc in a horizontal direction. The wall has lock members for preventing upward detachment of the optical disc. The wall with the lock members is flexible, and the lock members are capable of being flexed toward an outer periphery of the optical disc to permit the optical disc to be accommodated on the optical disc support while the optical disc is pushed in a downward direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Toyo Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hiromichi Uchida
  • Patent number: 6669023
    Abstract: A storage case is comprised of a case main body, a cover, a rotating means and a tilt means. The case main body has a bottom plate, the front plate, a back plate, a right plate and a left plate which are arranged so that the front, back, right and left plates surround four sides of the bottom plate. The cover is installed to the case main body so as to open and close an opening of the case main body. The rotating means swingably and slidably connects the cover with the case main body. The rotating means has a rotation shaft installed to the cover and a bearing portion installed to the case main body. The bearing portion is formed into an elongate groove extending in a vertical direction of the case main body. The front plate is tilted forward by the tilt means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Shuichi Kikuchi, Rie Izu
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20020125158
    Abstract: The surgical tip attachment holder tray has a base, a pivot block pivotally connected to the base, and a plurality of threaded bases attached to the pivot block. The base has a perimeter having a first section and a second section, said perimeter having at least one wall attached to the base along the first section of the perimeter and defining an open end adjacent the second section of the perimeter. The pivot block is pivotally connected to one of the base section and at least one wall at the open end of said base in a manner so that the pivot block is spaced apart from the base a sufficient distance to allow liquid to pass between the pivot block and the base tray, and allowing said pivot block to rotate from a first position to a second position. The plurality of threaded bases attached to the pivot block on said threaded base receiving surface are adapted to receive a plurality of surgical tip attachments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventors: Alvin High, Leigh Marciniak
  • Publication number: 20020112975
    Abstract: A CD package comprising a case with an indentation, formed with fold lines and cut lines to fold out a brace and a hitch, whereby bracing the case, or hanging the case. The CD package can be reused to be a photo frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2001
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Applicant: Ulead Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: David Lin
  • Patent number: 6415923
    Abstract: A tool box includes a base having a plurality of receiving members pivotally connected between two side walls of the base and each of the receiving members has a shaft. A gear is connected to an end of each of the shafts and a rack is movably connected to the base. The gears are rotatably engaged with the rack. A cover is pivotally connected to the base by a pivot axle and a driving gear is connected to the pivot axle and engaged with the rack so that when opening the cover, the receiving members are pivoted and the bits in the receiving members are pivoted toward the users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Inventor: Chang-Ying Chen
  • Patent number: 6371300
    Abstract: An optical disc case permits taking out and storing an optical disc without the possibility of damage to the very important center hole of the disc while permitting conveniently taking hold of the disc and very readily taking out and storing the disc. A disc holder 7 can be held in a case body in an upwardly tilted state with its stem end located on the inner bottom surface of the case body, and it has a disc holding portion 5 for detachably holding a portion of the edge of the optical disc 2 and stopper portions 6 for preventing detachment of the disc in the direction opposite to the direction toward the stem end. In its upwardly tilted state, the disc holder holds the accommodated optical disc in a tiled state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: Toyo Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hiromichi Uchida
  • Publication number: 20020033353
    Abstract: A storage case is comprised of a case main body, a cover, a rotating means and a tilt means. The case main body has a bottom plate, the front plate, a back plate, a right plate and a left plate which are arranged so that the front, back, right and left plates surround four sides of the bottom plate. The cover is installed to the case main body so as to open and close an opening of the case main body. The rotating means swingably and slidably connects the cover with the case main body. The rotating means has a rotation shaft installed to the cover and a bearing portion installed to the case main body. The bearing portion is formed into an elongate groove extending in a vertical direction of the case main body. The front plate is tilted forward by the tilt means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2001
    Publication date: March 21, 2002
    Inventors: Shuichi Kikuchi, Rie Izu
  • Patent number: 6296213
    Abstract: A musical instrument stand holds at least one and preferably a number of musical instruments by a supporting structure that partly includes the structure of a case having top and bottom halves that are hinged together. The top and bottom halves are pivoted open to place the top half in a substantially vertical position where the top half holds a supporting yoke for holding an instrument, such as the neck of a guitar resting against a pad in the bottom half. A frame mounted to the case has two vertical legs mounted on the top half and a laterally extending support between the legs. Each leg is pivotally fastened in spaced relation to the other and is pivoted down for storage in the case or up to hold the lateral support and the instrument(s). In the pivoted-up position the legs snap resiliently into cutouts in a front edge of the top half, which provides part of the structural support for the instrument. The lateral support is coupled to and extends between the two legs at a selectable height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Inventors: Malcolm J. Law, III, Gary Parker
  • Patent number: 6186332
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compact disc (CD) and booklet display stand that enables a plurality of such CDs and booklets to be stored for convenient access, such as in a desktop environment. The display stand mounts a plurality of CD/booklet holders to a stand that places the holders for convenient access by a user. Some embodiments of the display stand may be folded for secure transportation or storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: Discom Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Jeff Combs
  • Patent number: 6131740
    Abstract: A notebook type toolbox includes a casing and a cover pivotally connected to and releasably engaged with the casing. The casing includes shaped grooves for receiving tools and a handle. A bottom of the casing includes two pivotal sections in two ends thereof, respectively. Each of two lower corner areas of the casing is cut to form a space. Each of two lateral walls of the casing includes an end face facing the space. The cover has two lateral sides with a view opening therebetween. Each lateral side has a pivotal section pivotally engaged with an associated pivotal section on the casing. The cover is pivotable to a first position for engaging with the casing in which the tools can be viewed via the view opening and a second position that supports the casing in an inclined status in which the end faces rest on an outer side of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Inventor: Wen-Kuo Huang
  • Patent number: 6109446
    Abstract: A collapsible curling iron organizer with a box, lid and a tray. The tray has holes with sleeves within which a heated end of a curling iron may be received and suspended from the tray. The lid has a stop for holding the tray at an incline, with the curling irons in a first orderly and compact arrangement, when the organizer is in use by a hair stylist. The tray has an aperture through which a compartment in the box can be reached for storing the curling irons in a second orderly and compact arrangement when the organizer is collapsed for travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Inventor: Antoinette Foote