Transparent Portion Or Window Patents (Class 383/106)
  • Patent number: 11772874
    Abstract: An insulated retail packaging container, method of manufacturing the same, and a method of filling the container. An embodiment of the container includes a plurality of interconnected panels establishing a flexible waterproof insulated bag. A re-closeable seal is configured to temporarily close the bag creating an enclosable receiving compartment that contains a plurality of individually packaged cups. A thermally insulating lining is secured to a majority of an internal surface of the receiving compartment. Disposed within one of the pluralities of interconnected panels is a first viewing window. The first viewing window is comprised of a transparent material, thereby allowing a user to determine a state of the retail products housed within the insulated retail packaging container without having to open the re-closeable seal when the insulated retail packaging container is operating as a cooler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Leftcoast Innovations LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Block, Austin Rovetti
  • Patent number: 11712788
    Abstract: An oil filter removal tool configured for removal of a filter cartridge is provided, including: a main body, including a driving portion configured to be connected with a driven portion of the filter cartridge so that the main body is rotatable with the filter cartridge; a cover portion, connected with the main body, including an opening corresponding to the driving portion, the opening being configured for assembling of the driven portion of the filter cartridge therewithin; wherein the main body has a first flexibility, the cover portion has a second flexibility, and the second flexibility is greater than the first flexibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: KTL INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ying-Chieh Liao, Yu-Kuo Liao
  • Patent number: 10874263
    Abstract: A package containing rolled products. The package has an upper side, a lower side opposite and generally parallel to the upper side and four side walls. The sidewalls connect the upper side to the lower side. The package has at least first and second polymer films, the first polymer film forming the upper side and at least a portion of the four side walls, the second polymer film forming at least a portion of the lower side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Matthew Bernard Overley, Wesley Bernard Brokopp, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10858794
    Abstract: A sack for realising civil engineering works, including a sack structure with two main faces defined by two respective equal main areas of cloth that are joined over most of their periphery. The main areas of cloth define an opening for introducing filling material into the sack structure when in use. The sack includes at least one area of protective cloth whose resistance characteristics differ from the main areas of cloth. The area of protective cloth is fastened to the outside of the sack structure so as to substantially cover a single main face thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: OFFICINE MACCAFERRI S.P.A.
    Inventor: Francesco Ferraiolo
  • Patent number: 10678299
    Abstract: A display device includes: a display module including a folding area that is configured to be in-folded around a folding axis, and non-folding areas adjacent to both sides of the folding area, the folding area and the non-folding areas configured to be defined on a plane, the display module configured to display an image; a support member at a lower part of the display module; an adhesive member between the display module and the support member; and a non-adhesive member between the adhesive member and the display module in the folding area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Taehyeog Jung
  • Patent number: 10610449
    Abstract: The present invention is a plurality of flexibly connected pouches forming a container having a sliding track along the top edge. The pouches can hold pills, an amount of cannabis, gels, etc., that are sealed in the pouches. The track has two sections that removably attach to each other when pushed together. The track may have a notch located above a tear joint between each pouch. A unique slider has a plow that separates the two sections once the plow is pushed down into the slider. A wedge thereon separates the two sections of the track and thus opens the walls of the pouch. The slider when the plow is not pushed down can be moved along the track as desired. The pouches further can have a tear joint. Further, the pouches may be folded or rolled together and can be placed in a box for sale and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Inventor: Brian K Reaux
  • Patent number: 10599012
    Abstract: A light structure for an electronic device includes a first portion permitting user access to a button of the device; and a second portion surrounding the first portion, wherein the second portion permits light from a light source to pass through. The light passing through the second portion varies according to a condition of the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: SHANGHAI XIAOYI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Ye Song
  • Patent number: 9745104
    Abstract: A flexible, stackable, reclosable container for storing a quantity of products comprising a plurality of walls defined by a first sheet and a second sheet attached to at least a portion of the first sheet. The second sheet extends over at least three of the walls. The opposing container walls each have a sealed portion and one or more tucks, the tucks comprising a portion of the first sheet tucked toward the interior volume. A portion of the second sheet defines a reclosable feature located over an opening for reclosing the container. The second sheet includes a line of reduced strength at or adjacent at least a boundary adjacent the tucks and disposed between the opposing container walls each having the sealed portion and an adjacent container wall. The second sheet can include a hinge about which the reclosable feature pivots from closed position to open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: CLEAR LAM PACKAGING, INC.
    Inventors: James J. Sanfilippo, John E. Sanfilippo, Jeanne M. Skaggs, Francisco Javier Soria, Milorad Radenovic, Bohdan Wyslotsky, Paul Georgelos, Pat Montefusco, Roy Speer, Roman Forowycz
  • Patent number: 9637293
    Abstract: A childproof packaging for individual doses, in particular for preparations for administration in film form, wherein the packaging constitutes a bag produced by sealing, which has a covering layer which is provided at each side of the packaging with local weak points which do not touch the edge of the packaging, wherein the local weak points form a cohesive pattern which runs around the individual dose in an arc or a curve and overlaps an angular region of at least 90° when considered from the main area of the individual zone. The local weak points have a start area and an end area which have a Y configuration when the local weak points on each side of the packaging are superposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: LTS LOHMANN THERAPIE-SYSTEME AG
    Inventors: Markus Krumme, Grace A. Behrend, Stephen J. Dodd
  • Patent number: 9511922
    Abstract: Bags, containers, apparatus, systems and methods of storing produce, such as fruits and/or vegetables in sealable plastic bags that are each placed into zippered fabric bags having compartments to preserve the fruit and vegetable contents and delay spoilage of the stored fruits and vegetables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Inventor: Ray Breedwell
  • Patent number: 9493285
    Abstract: A method for producing a tightly sealed bag packaging and to a tightly sealed bag packaging having at least one perforation and a receiving area surrounded by a plate-shaped edge region for the inert packaging of a product containing active ingredients, wherein the bag packaging comprises cover films or cover film segments bounding the receiving area and forming the edge region. The cover films or cover film segments are each provided with a channel system having at least one channel. The channel system crosses the part of the cover film or the cover film segment covering the receiving area. At one end, each channel is provided with a branching into two channel branches, Furthermore, a slit is arranged between the two channel branches, interrupting a peripheral edge of the bag packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: LTS LOHMANN THERAPIE-SYSTEME AG
    Inventor: Markus Krumme
  • Patent number: 9370463
    Abstract: A childproof packaging for individual doses, in particular for preparations for administration in film form, wherein the packaging constitutes a bag produced by sealing, which has at least one each side a covering layer which is provided at least on one side with local weak points which do not touch the edge of the packaging, wherein the local weak points form a cohesive pattern which runs around the individual dos in an arc or a curve and overlaps an angular region of at least 90° when considered from the main area of the individual zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: LTS LOHMANN THERAPIE-SYSTEME AG
    Inventors: Markus Krumme, Grace A. Behrend, Stephen J. Dodd
  • Patent number: 9221590
    Abstract: Resealable packaging for food products is provided with a flexible container having a top, bottom and side faces, a container aperture having lateral edges extending within the top face, and a flexible closure flap covered of repositionable adhesive on the lateral margins, which are peelable from a closed position in which they adhere around the aperture. The container having a supporting insert including a frame extending along the side faces and having a lower peripheral edge laying against the bottom face of the container. The frame may include foot portions and may have a top peripheral edge situated adjacent the top face and may have head portions between which two top panels extend. The insert covers the inner face of the container in the area on which the lateral margins adhere, to support it during the resealing. A method of manufacturing is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: GENERALE BISCUIT
    Inventors: Eddy Renders, Peter Looymans
  • Patent number: 9033578
    Abstract: The present invention is a washable and reusable storage bag comprising a plastic coated canvas made from cotton and polyethylene. The storage bag comprises a front panel having a zipper and a back panel, a bottom edge and a top edge, and two side edges. The bag further comprises a rectangular transparent polyurethane window in the front panel, preferably in the shape of a rectangle. Two opposing sides of the transparent polyurethane window are heat sealed to the plastic coated canvas to create a liquid tight seal between the transparent polyurethane window and the plastic coated canvas. The outside of the storage bag can be customized with, e.g., designs, branding, and/or advertising. The storage bags can be hand washed, put in the dishwasher or put in the washing machine and clothes dryer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Inventor: Lee Rachel Ostroy
  • Publication number: 20150117800
    Abstract: Described are tubular bags having a window, wherein and an outer layer along with the window is a polymer film and a paper layer is adjacent to the outer layer. The polymer film may contain indicia to convey information about the goods inside. The polymer film may be reverse printed to provide clear, detailed, and even vividly-colored graphics. The bags also provide a window made from the same polymer film for reviewing the contents inside. A paper layer adjacent the polymer film layer is made from paper, for example kraft paper, which lends strength to the bag. A reinforcement member is optionally used to provide further strength and structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventor: Andrew G. Petersen
  • Patent number: 9011004
    Abstract: A flexible storage bag defines an inner storage area within which is provided a flexible barrier. A user can select a first storage mode wherein the flexible barrier is positioned to one side such that only a single storage zone is available for storing products; or a dual storage mode wherein the barrier divides the storage area into first and second storage zones. The bag preferably includes an upper closure assembly having a loop extending therefrom to aid a user in sealing the bag, as well as potentially hanging the bag from a hook. The bag optionally includes a lower closure assembly on the flexible barrier for selectively sealing one of the multiple storage zones. Offset tabs may be provided to aid a user in opening the bag. In some embodiments, the bag includes a graphical image puzzle constituting multiple graphic images that combine to form a completed image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Inventor: Kathy Wood Paulin
  • Publication number: 20150016758
    Abstract: A reclosable bag (1) made of a paper-plastic laminate, having a rear side (8) and upper and lower heat-sealed edges (3, 4), comprises an external layer (5) made of paper and an inner polymeric lining film (7). A rear window (9) closed by the inner polymeric lining film (7) is formed in the external paper layer (5) on the rear side (8) of the bag (1). An easy open adhesive label (10) is permanently attached through a first portion (11) thereof on the external paper layer (5) of the upper edge (3) of the bag (1), and through a second portion (12) thereof releasably on the internal polymeric lining film (7) that closes the rear window (9).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicant: RUMMO S.p.A.
    Inventor: Cosimo Rummo
  • Publication number: 20150003756
    Abstract: A paint tray bag is provided. The paint tray bag comprises a bag comprising dimensions for containing a paint tray, and optionally painting tools, therein. The paint tray bag further comprises a sealing apparatus for releasably sealing the bag, the sealing apparatus around at least portion of a perimeter of the bag such that the bag comprises a closed position for containing the paint tray therein when the sealing apparatus is closed and an open position when the sealing apparatus is open, the bag enabled to lay flat in the open position to act as a drop sheet for the paint tray. The paint tray bag further comprises an extended drop sheet which unfolds from the bag to provide an extended area for the drop sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Applicant: KOVRD PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Vance MACDONALD, Benjamin LEONARD
  • Patent number: 8870458
    Abstract: Disposable plastic bags are provided that include multiple internal compartments and methods for making such bags. In one embodiment, a disposable plastic bag includes substantially transparent outer panels attached together to define a main compartment, an opening for accessing the main compartment, a main closure for selectively opening and closing the opening into the main compartment; and a plurality of internal panels attached to one of the outer panels to define a plurality of internal compartments separate from and accessible through the main compartment, the internal panels comprising closures for selectively opening and closing the respective internal compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Inventors: Brian H. La Fuente, Maria G. La Fuente
  • Publication number: 20140254955
    Abstract: Security transparent bag comprising a storage compartment comprising a mouth provided with a resealable fastener, transparent walls which completely enclose the storage volume when the mouth is closed, and an opaque appendix which is movable with respect to at least one of the walls, between a covering position, in which the appendix lies at least partially on the wall for at least partially screening the storage volume of the bag, and an inspection position for allowing view of the whole storage volume of the bag through any wall of the storage compartment without opening the resealable fastener. The appendix is attached to the storage compartment through an attachment means so as to hide no portion of the storage volume when the appendix is in the inspection position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventor: Fabrizio ALIERI
  • Publication number: 20140161376
    Abstract: A packaging material includes an oxygen scavenger material dispersed in bands in a polymer sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Multisorb Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Chieh-Chun Chau
  • Patent number: 8696202
    Abstract: A pouch has a connection structure that includes a female connector and a male connector. The male connector of the pouch is configured to snap-fit with another female connector that has the same configuration as the female connector, and the female connector is configured to receive by snap-fit another male connector that has the same configuration as the male connector. A system of pouches can be provided the male and female connectors on a common backing panel. The connectors are also configured to allow the connected pouches to pivot relative to each other such that the pouches can be displayed in a fan-like arrangement, and accessories can be provided though passages in the connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan L. Ackerman, Bethanne L. Valentine, Nancy F. Dewane, Imtiaz A. Musaliar, Larry T. Schmitt, Maria Economopoulos Kakis, Lucas Daniel, Ann Hintzman, David J. VandenBranden, Sarah I. Garcia, Moritsugu Kariya, Scott Ternovits
  • Publication number: 20140099047
    Abstract: A packaging bag for foods/food products comprises at least a front part and a back part, which are connected to one another in the two lateral edge regions over at least one side fold or at least one side seam in each case and between which a bag pocket is formed with an upper open end and a lower closed end, especially which is formed by the fact that the front part, at a lower fold or seam, is turned over toward the back onto the back part, wherein the entire packaging bag has a left and a right bag part, the two of which are connected together along an overlapping region extending between the lower and the upper end, wherein in the overlapping region or laterally adjacent to this, at least one weakening line is provided, at which the two bag parts can be separated from one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Inventor: Klaus JAHN
  • Patent number: 8550713
    Abstract: A bag for enclosing a handheld electronic device (HED) comprises a flexible sheet material such as a flexible or stretchy fabric. The material is formed into a bag having a main body and a mouth. The mouth has a periphery smaller than the periphery of the main body. The mouth can elastically stretch to allow passage of the HED. First and second loops are attached to and project from the bag adjacent to the mouth to allow a user to support the bag with thumb and forefinger while inserting the HED. In one embodiment, an elastic structure comprises the periphery of the mouth. The unstretched length of such an elastic structure may be adjusted to compensate for the size of the HED.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Inventor: Edward L. Schwarz
  • Patent number: 8545100
    Abstract: A pouch comprising a first panel comprising a first flap having an interior and a second panel comprising a second flap having an interior. The second panel is attached to the first panel and portions of the first panel and the second panel define a chamber and an outlet. The pouch further comprises a strip removably attached to a portion of the interior of the first flap and a portion of the interior of the second flap and covering the outlet formed by the first panel and the second panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventor: Yukihiro Urushidani
  • Publication number: 20130227917
    Abstract: A flexible bag assembly includes a body which has a first end and a second end; a closure system for opening or closing of the body between the first end and the second end along a seam; and at least one tubular section on at least one end of the body. The tubular section is configured to wrap around a pipe portion connected to a container. Systems and methods of using such flexible bag assembly for environmental process containment are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: FIELD SPECIALTIES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael John Joy, James Steven Carlisle
  • Patent number: 8491191
    Abstract: A pouch has a connection structure that includes a female connector and a male connector. The male connector of the pouch is configured to snap-fit with another female connector that has the same configuration as the female connector, and the female connector is configured to receive by snap-fit another male connector that has the same configuration as the male connector. A system of pouches can be provided by connecting the male and female connectors of a plurality of pouches. The connectors are also configured to allow the connected pouches to pivot relative to each other such that the pouches can be displayed in a fan-like arrangement, and accessories can be provided though passages in the connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan L. Ackerman, Bethanne L. Valentine, Nancy F. Dewane, Imtiaz A. Musaliar, Larry T. Schmitt, Maria Economopoulos Kakis, Lucas Daniel, Ann Hintzman, David J. VandenBranden, Sarah I. Garcia, Moritsugu Kariya, Scott Ternovits
  • Publication number: 20130094789
    Abstract: A high definition thin lens dimensional image display device and methods of manufacturing the same. The thin lens dimensional image display device generally includes a lens array on a first surface of a film, such as a lenticular lens array or a fly's eye lens array, with a printed imaged either printed directly on a second planar surface of the film, or on a separate substrate that is laminated thereto. The resulting display device offers a lower cost display device having greater flexibility for a wider variety of applications than traditional image display devices, without compromising image quality. Processes for manufacturing the display device include printing on a pre-fabricated thin lens web, inline printing of an image and patterning of the lens array, and inline printing of a substrate and application of a coating to the substrate which is subsequently patterned or embossed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: TRAVEL TAGS, INC.
    Inventor: TRAVEL TAGS, INC.
  • Patent number: 8413812
    Abstract: A carrying case (500) and handle (504) for accommodating a portable topical negative pressure therapy apparatus (200) comprising a device (202) and a waste canister (204) separable therefrom, the waste canister having an aspiration conduit (274) emerging therefrom is described, the carrying bag comprising an apparatus receiving pouch (502), said pouch having opening and closing means (522, 524) at a lower portion thereof and said handle (504) being directly attached to said apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew PLC
    Inventors: Andrew Pidgeon, Richard Mann
  • Patent number: 8408792
    Abstract: A resealable closure for a container in which package integrity is indicated by a structure which breaks and/or produces an audible sound when the resealable closure is opened for a first time. The package integrity feature, in one form includes at least one strip initially affixed to two portions which comprise the resealable closure so that upon opening the resealable closure for a first time, at least one of the strips breaks, thereby producing the audible sound. The strips may include a weakened portion such as a narrowing. Integrity of the package is indicated by an intact strip viewable upon opening the resealable closure and conversely, a broken or non-intact strip would indicate that the resealable closure has been previously opened. Package integrity may also be shown by a movable second panel or movable die cut tab portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC
    Inventors: Carole A. Cole, Jeffrey Thomas Weber
  • Patent number: 8322926
    Abstract: Example embodiments relate to a disposable piping bag, having a container of polymer film. The piping bag may be made essentially from a thin-walled polymer tube, and an outwardly oriented surface of the piping bag may be provided with a rough surface structure. The rough surface structure may have the form of a pattern of raised dots or grooves presenting a surface friction coefficient which may be higher than that of the polymer film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Kee Plastics AB
    Inventor: Allan Ejeblad
  • Patent number: 8240470
    Abstract: A carrying case (500) and handle (504) for accommodating a portable topical negative pressure therapy apparatus (200) comprising a device (202) and a waste canister (204) separable therefrom, the waste canister having an aspiration conduit (274) emerging therefrom is described, the carrying bag comprising an apparatus receiving pouch (502), said pouch having opening and closing means (522, 524) at a lower portion thereof and said handle (504) being directly attached to said apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew PLC
    Inventors: Andrew Pidgeon, Richard Mann
  • Publication number: 20120201936
    Abstract: A microwave popcorn package includes a clear plastic bag having a sheet of a microwavable anti-scorch material fixed to an inside surface. The clear bag allows a user to view the progress of the corn popping. The bag is preferably made of a microwavable polypropylene/polyester plastic and the sheet of microwavable anti-scorch material is fused using a compression sealer to the plastic around the perimeter of the anti-scorch material. The package is placed in a microwave oven with the microwavable anti-scorch material under the popcorn. The plastic bag becomes very hot in the microwave. When the popcorn is popped, the microwavable anti-scorch material prevents hot popped popcorn from coming to rest on the plastic and become scorched from direct contact with the hot plastic. The plastic bag may additionally include a zip lock along one edge to allow the bag to be resealed after opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventors: Elizabeth Winograd, Carl H. Dyer, JR.
  • Publication number: 20120124943
    Abstract: There are provided a packaging bag, which allows visual confirmation of the content yet does not bleach medical supplies contained therein, a packaging bag containing medical supplies, and a packaging method for medical supplies. A packaging bag 10 of the present invention includes two front and back films 11 and 12, at least one of which is transparent and are bacteria impermeable and do not transmit molecules as large as or greater than O2, wherein a material 13 that is gas permeable and bacteria impermeable is extended on the opening side of at least one of the films, and the periphery of the front and back films except for the opening is sealed. Medical supplies 15 are contained in the packaging bag 10, the opening is sealed to form a seal part 16b, and sterilization processing using EO gas or the like is executed. The EO gas is then removed and it is sealed by a seal part 16c. Even if the medical supplies 15 are exposed to an antiseptic solution such as H2O2, it will not enter the packaging bag 10.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Mitsunori Nakamura, Masahiko Saito
  • Publication number: 20120070106
    Abstract: A flexible sealed bag containing a plurality of at least partially water soluble unit dose articles comprises a front panel, a back panel and a bottom panel. The front panel and the back panel may be marginally joined together along at least two opposed edges to be in a confronting relationship to form the closed bag. The front and back panels are joined at the top of the bag by a frangible seal. The bottom panel is intermediate to the front panel and back panel, and is joined to each of them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventors: Gustavo Jose Camargo-Parodi, Brett Taylor Read, Christopher Robert Kopulos
  • Patent number: 8109672
    Abstract: A pouch has a connection structure that includes a female connector and a male connector. The male connector of the pouch is configured to snap-fit with another female connector that has the same configuration as the female connector, and the female connector is configured to receive by snap-fit another male connector that has the same configuration as the male connector. A system of pouches can be provided by connecting the male and female connectors of a plurality of pouches. The connectors are also configured to allow the connected pouches to pivot relative to each other such that the pouches can be displayed in a fan-like arrangement, and accessories can be provided though passages in the connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan L. Ackerman, Bethanne L. Valentine, Nancy F. Dewane, Imtiaz A. Musaliar, Larry T. Schmitt, Maria Economopoulos Kakis, Lucas Daniel, Ann Hintzman, David J. VandenBranden, Sarah I. Garcia, Moritsugu Kariya, Scott Ternovits
  • Patent number: 8033727
    Abstract: A collapsible rectilinear or cylindrical ice bucket for transporting, displaying and chilling a wine bottle or other beverage container is fabricated from a deformable, water-impermeable and polymeric material, and is dimensioned to receive the bottle and a sufficient quantity of crushed ice or ice cubes. The upper edges of the collapsible ice bucket have a double thickness of the material for retaining the opening in a substantially non-collapsed state during use, and is provided with a handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Gimex International S.A.
    Inventor: Samy Gattino
  • Patent number: 8028730
    Abstract: A purse comprising a base formed of rigid transparent or translucent material, and a removable liner that is to be inserted in the base of the purse so as to be visible from outside the base, the removable liner being provided in a plurality of colors and textures and patterns and being made of a pliable, sturdy material, wherein the liner provider a creative, decorative design for the purse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Inventors: Carolyn Whiting, Rebecca S. McKenzie
  • Patent number: 8025442
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for presenting information on transparent resealable storage bags. Embodiments allow for the presentation of graphic images such as numbers, letters, cartoon characters (such as Disney® characters, e.g., Mickey Mouse®), colors, animals, dinosaurs, flowers, trains, cars, planes, hearts, marketing logos, puzzles (including puzzles that are complete when the sides of the bag are next to one another and incomplete when the sides of the bag are separated) or any other information such as instructional information such as questions and answers or information that changes color based on temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Inventor: Kathy Wood Paulin
  • Publication number: 20110142377
    Abstract: The present invention provides a bag having front and back panels that are arranged in opposing face-to-face relation with each other and are interconnected to define an interior space of the bag. The front and back panel each include a window portion and an opaque portion. The window portion comprises a transparent sheet material through which the interior space and contents of the bag can be seen. The front and back panels are configured and arranged with respect to each other such that the opaque portion of the back panel is aligned opposite the window portion of the front panel, and the window portion of the back panel is aligned opposite the opaque portion of the front panel. As a result, when one looks through the window portion of either the front or back panels, the opaque portion of the opposite panel is seen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventor: David Bradley
  • Publication number: 20110110611
    Abstract: A bag has a front, back and opposing sides, in which the front and back have a respective interior facing surface and an exterior facing surface. A fastener such as a pair of zippers are disposed on opposing sides joining the front and back together thereby forming a center compartment, defined by the interior facing surfaces of the front and back. When the fasteners such as the zippers are unzipped, the front and back can lie substantially flat. Advantageously one or more pockets are formed on the interior facing surface of the front or back. A plurality of tags are affixed to the pockets using an appropriate attachment device such as complementary strips of Velcro, to identify the contents of the pockets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventor: Gary Elliot APPLE
  • Publication number: 20110097016
    Abstract: An apparatus for use with a chicken dome, comprising a handle and a cradle, the cradle defining a tubular portion having at least one opening which presents horizontally in use, the handle and the cradle being defined by film and the cradle being adapted to support the chicken dome for carriage by the handle in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventor: David Pollock
  • Patent number: 7914207
    Abstract: A liner for a waste receptacle comprises a first wall, a second wall, at least one draw tape hem, at least one draw tape and at least one adhesive strip. The second wall is an extension of the first wall and is laid adjacent the first wall. The draw tape hem is an extension of at least a portion of the free ends of the walls and has the draw tape laid adjacent the terminal end of those free ends. The terminal end of the free ends are folded over the draw tape and joined to the inside surface of the walls. The first wall and the second wall may be joined together along the terminal side edges or may be seamless. The adhesive strip is applied to an exterior surface of the draw tape hem and is provided with a removable protective cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Inventor: Elizabeth Jane Beam
  • Publication number: 20110038564
    Abstract: A reusable bag, generally square, oblong or rectangular in shape, which is resealable by means of a top press and seal strip or strips, so that food stuffs or other items can be transported or stored in a sanitary condition. The bag may be composed entirely or in part of silicone so that it is durable, recyclable, impermeable to liquids and can withstand extremes of temperature making it suitable for freezing or thawing as well as transporting foods. The bag may be transparent, opaque or have various artistic designs or measurements incorporated into its manufacturing. The bag may also have a protrusion temporarily or permanently attached to it for attaching feeding utensils or various other items for transport along with the articles contained in the bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventor: Cindy Ann Slansky
  • Publication number: 20110019940
    Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging, in particular a foodstuffs packaging, preferably for foodstuffs such as ice cream in cones and the like. The packaging (10) comprises a lid portion (14) and a packaging body (12), wherein the packaging body (12) is conical, in particular pointed conical, and wherein the lid portion (14) is held on the packaging body (12) when the packaging is closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: Huhtamaki Ronsberg ZN der Huhtamaki Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Agnes STRACK, Nils Thomas WALTHERS, Thomas KLAUS
  • Publication number: 20110019939
    Abstract: A bag for enclosing a handheld electronic device (HED) comprises a flexible sheet material such as a flexible or stretchy fabric. The material is formed into a bag having a main body and a mouth. The mouth has a periphery smaller than the periphery of the main body. The mouth can elastically stretch to allow passage of the HED. First and second loops are attached to and project from the bag adjacent to the mouth to allow a user to support the bag with thumb and forefinger while inserting the HED. In one embodiment, an elastic structure comprises the periphery of the mouth. The unstretched length of such an elastic structure may be adjusted to compensate for the size of the HED.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventor: Edward L. Schwarz
  • Publication number: 20100319382
    Abstract: A cooling mat having a top sheet of a glossy vinyl material, a bottom sheet of a glossy vinyl material attached to the top sheet to provide a mat having a cavity located between the top and bottom sheets of glossy vinyl and a water/gel mixture located in the cavity between the top and bottom sheets of glossy vinyl. A cap and nozzle assembly is located on the top sheet of glossy vinyl material for passing the water/gel mixture into the cavity and fabric edging is located around the perimeter of the mat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventor: Linda Marie Burrini
  • Publication number: 20100310194
    Abstract: A waterproof enclosure for enclosing a handheld electronic device is described. The enclosure includes a flexible bag having an interior cavity for enclosing the handheld electronic device and an opening for insertion of the device into the bag cavity, a closure for releasibly sealing the bag opening, and a sealable exhaust tube extending from the bag cavity to the exterior of the bag for use in evacuating air from the bag cavity when the opening is sealed. The tube preferably includes a one-way valve allowing air to flow from the bag cavity, but not into the bag cavity. A detachable means, such as a rubber bulb, may be included to withdraw air from the cavity through the tube. The case may also include an electronic jack extending from the bag cavity to the exterior of the bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventor: Roy Archambault
  • Publication number: 20100284630
    Abstract: Disposable plastic bags are provided that include multiple internal compartments and methods for making such bags. In one embodiment, a disposable plastic bag includes substantially transparent outer panels attached together to define a main compartment, an opening for accessing the main compartment, a main closure for selectively opening and closing the opening into the main compartment; and a plurality of internal panels attached to one of the outer panels to define a plurality of internal compartments separate from and accessible through the main compartment, the internal panels comprising closures for selectively opening and closing the respective internal compartments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Brian H. La Fuente, Maria G. La Fuente
  • Patent number: 7753589
    Abstract: An encapsulating bag for contamination control on gas cylinders employs a main body of fabric such as polyester or flouropolymer having a weave sufficiently tight to preclude contaminant transmission. A bottom boot engages a lower portion of the main body to cover the bottom of the cylinder. A separation closure means such as a non-metal zipper is incorporated into the main body for opening the main body for insertion of the cylinder. A cuff is attached to a top circumference of the bag main body for close engagement of a top boss of the cylinder to preclude contaminant escape. An ESD button is incorporated in the body of the bag for attachment of a conducting lead for grounding connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Inventor: Neil Palt