Compartment-forming Member Secured To Backing Patents (Class 383/39)
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Patent number: 11375787Abstract: Certain embodiments of the disclosure may include devices, systems and methods for carrying hair pieces and coupling the hair pieces to an embodiment of the disclosure. According to an example embodiment of the disclosure, a hair carrying device can include a collapsible container having an internal surface and an external surface. The internal surface can include a top internal surface side, and external surface can include a top external surface side. The top internal surface side and the top external surface side can be coupled and define an opening comprising an area. The embodiment can also include at least one clamping device coupled to the internal surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2018Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Inventor: Ecouia Harrison
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Patent number: 11160345Abstract: A flexible, two-part bag. The bag has a first outer section for containing common toiletry items, such as toothpaste, toothbrush, floss, etc., including a small shovel, clean toilet paper, or package of moist wipes etc. The walls of the first outer section are preferably of transparent material or netting material to enable viewing of the contents. A second center section, formed inside the first outer section, and extending slightly above the first section, enables the contents of the sections to be separated, such that the bag forms at least two compartments.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2019Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Inventor: Judith Reichel Riley
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Patent number: 10927494Abstract: A multi-functional device for holding multiple brassieres that supports washing and drying; saves closet storage space; facilitates travel organization; prevents strap tangling; maintains cup shape; and allows visibility. The brassiere holder is constructed entirely from modern, quick-drying washable materials. This design allows the entire unit and the multiple brassieres contained inside to go from: closet; to washer; to dryer; to storage; and from storage directly into a suitcase for travel. The front of the device is covered in a high performance 4-way power stretch mesh fabric. The rear of the device is covered in a quick drying mesh fabric chosen to hold the brassieres firmly and gently in place. Each brassiere is provided a separate compartment to prevent tangling of the straps during washing.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Inventors: Pogan Sayarat, Gary Nutter
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Patent number: 10336488Abstract: A pressure sealing apparatus includes a hermetically sealable bag having an exit valve that allows air to exit the bag once sealed, and which prevents air from entering the bag. An item placed in the bag is vacuum sealed in the bag by the pressure sealing apparatus. The bag can be placed in, or integrally formed with a pressure container. The pressure container includes an exit port through which the exit valve passes, and is also sealed so that the interior of the pressure container can be pressurized. When pressurized, the pressure in the pressure container acts on the bag to squeeze air out of the bag through the exit valve, thereby vacuum sealing the item in the hermetically sealable bag.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2018Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Inventor: Michael Kjelson
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Patent number: 8915354Abstract: A foldable and collapsible jewelry storage device including a flexible substratum having a top portion and two opposing substantially planar surfaces, a plurality of pockets disposed on at least one of the surfaces, and an attachment clasp disposed adjacent to a top edge of at least one of the pockets. A hanger is attached to the top portion of the substratum to provide a point of attachment to a rigid body, such as a closet rod. Each of the pockets comprises a flexible translucent strip attached to the substratum along at least the lower edge and sides of the strip, leaving the top edge open, forming a storage pocket. The pockets are spaced apart and arranged in a matrix or grid. The attachment clasp provides enhanced organization for longer jewelry pieces and prevents kinking and tangling. The substratum may comprise two layers with a hanger disposed between the two.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2013Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Inventor: Dorothy A. Smith
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Patent number: 8875883Abstract: A tool holder is described. The tool holder can include a main panel and a plurality of sleeves extending from a front side of the main panel. The plurality of sleeves can include a first sleeve component forming peaks and valleys, a second sleeve component coupled to the first sleeve component, and a third sleeve component forming a plurality of outer peaks and outer valleys coupled to the second sleeve component. At least one primary opening can be formed between the main panel and the first sleeve component between adjacent valleys. At least one secondary opening can be formed between the second sleeve component and the first sleeve component between adjacent peaks. At least one tertiary opening can be formed between the second sleeve component and the third sleeve component between adjacent outer valleys. A tool can be received through each opening and stored in the tool holder.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: LF Centennial Ltd.Inventors: Terrence P. Kinskey, Matthew G. Williams
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Patent number: 8863945Abstract: A jewelry organizer, a jewelry organizing system, and a method for organizing jewelry are provided. The jewelry organizer includes a storage unit and storage compartments that are both removable and interchangeable, and are used for storing jewelry, fashion accessories or other small items. The jewelry organizing system includes a compact unit, and storage compartments are removable and interchangeable between the storage unit and the compact unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2011Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Inventor: Linda Davis
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Patent number: 8777076Abstract: A multipurpose organizer that can be quickly and easily converted into multiple articles such as but not limited to a carrying tote, a purse, a seat organizer and a head rest is provided. The method of making the multifunctional organizer and the methods of using the multifunctional organizer are also provided. In one embodiment the main body of consists of a single piece of material providing for low cost construction.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Inventor: Ann Marie Carrier
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Publication number: 20140185963Abstract: A foldable organizer bagging system. Plurality of pieces durable fabrics are seamed to form a flat sheet with a zipping mechanism mounted at two opposing sides and allows use as a picnic tote. On these plurality pieces of durable fabrics, multiple slotted pockets are attached to hold dishware, glassware and napkin and utensils. With a zipping motion, two side pieces fold into the bottom piece and the flat sheet forms a bagging system with a internal spacing for containing an anchored and separate bag for containing food and other items.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicants: LIFETIME BRANDS, INC, BUILTY NY, INC.Inventors: AARON LOWN, John Roscoe Swartz
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Patent number: 8740457Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 9, 2011Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Kovrd Products Inc.Inventors: Vance MacDonald, Benjamin Leonard
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Publication number: 20140131412Abstract: An insert kit for use with an equipment bag to divide the bag into compartments and protect the bag's contents is provided. Boundary inserts can be placed around the interior perimeter of the bag and divider inserts can be placed horizontally, vertically or can flex into desired angular or arced configurations. Faces of inserts are covered with a loop material. One or more edge portions of the inserts have a hook material that is complimentary with the loop material so that the inserts can adhere to one another in a variety of positions. A backpack for carrying equipment that can be worn during and facilitate use of the equipment is also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: THE TIFFEN COMPANY, LLCInventor: Patty Nast Canton
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Patent number: 8696202Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 8, 2011Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 8690848Abstract: An ostomy closure is disclosed for sealing an ostomy pouch after use and removal from an ostomy mounting plate. The ostomy mounting plate is secured to an individual. The ostomy closure comprises a cap body defining an interior surface and an exterior surface extending to a peripheral edge. A cap flange is coupled to the peripheral edge of the cap body and extends from the interior surface of the cap body. A cap locking member is integral to the cap flange. A cap lip defining an interior surface and an exterior surface extends from the cap flange for manipulating the cap body and the cap flange. The cap flange couples with a pouch flange of the ostomy pouch for defining a sealing closure for maintaining the stool and the stool odor within the ostomy chamber and a locking closure for preventing inadvertent removal of the cap flange from the pouch flange.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2010Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Ostosolutions, LLCInventor: Johnnie R. Cason
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Patent number: 8672544Abstract: A method and apparatus for water storage and transport uses a container constructed from one of more flexible plastic sheets. A number of chambers for holding water are formed within the container. Each chamber is separated from an adjacent chamber by a web of the flexible plastic sheet. The web of the flexible plastic sheet is perforated to allow adjacent chambers to be separated from one another. In use, the water in the chambers may be liquid or frozen.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2009Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Inventor: Scott E. Andochick
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Patent number: 8622212Abstract: A tool holder is described. The tool holder can include a main panel having a front side and a plurality of sleeves extending from the front side and forming openings. The plurality of sleeves can include a first sleeve component forming peaks and valleys and a second sleeve component coupled to the first sleeve component at coupling points. At least one primary opening can be formed between the main panel and the first sleeve component between adjacent valleys and at least one secondary opening can be formed between the second sleeve component and the first sleeve component between adjacent peaks. A tool can be received through each opening and stored in the tool holder.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2012Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: LF Centennial Ltd.Inventors: Terrence P. Kinskey, Matthew G. Williams
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Patent number: 8573845Abstract: Food packaging of the present invention is particularly adapted for microwave, conventional oven, stove top and boiler cooking techniques and includes an integral pocket or trap compartment for receiving fluids created by the cooking process, such as grease. Embodiments further include food packaging having food compartments that may contain food products that may be individually selected and/or combined together to form combination food products.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: The Turover Straus Group, Inc.Inventors: Alan S. Turover, Antim G. Straus, Dustin J. Hillinski
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Patent number: 8574650Abstract: Food packaging of the present invention is particularly adapted for microwave, conventional oven, stove top and boiler cooking techniques and includes an integral pocket or trap compartment for receiving fluids created by the cooking process, such as grease. Embodiments include a compartment for cooking food products therein with the addition of water or other fluids, wherein the water or other fluids are drained from the food products and removed from the food packaging after cooking the food products.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2013Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: The Turover Straws Group, Inc.Inventors: Alan S. Turover, Antim G. Straus
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Publication number: 20130202226Abstract: A multiple compartment bag having various detachable pouches. The disposable container has a first panel and a second panel. A plurality of sealing seams extend throughout the disposable container and define various detachable pouches. At least one of the pouches is surrounded about each side by other pouches. Each of the multiple detachable pouches includes a top, a bottom, two sides and an opening proximate the top of the detachable pouch to provide an entry for an item to be stored within the detachable pouch.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2012Publication date: August 8, 2013Inventor: Ericka HARTZFIELD
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Patent number: 8499930Abstract: An undergarment hanger suspending by a hanger or hook; thin and dual sided receiving pouches with side access openings for storing a wide range and sizes of undergarment clothing, accessories, and swimsuits. In addition, the shape of the undergarment hanger reduces creases and dimples formed on the stored article of clothing and the like. Fabric or other material may be provided adjacent the top, bottom and side access openings to rigidize the undergarment receiving pouches.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Inventor: Cara Parness
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Publication number: 20130156351Abstract: A bag includes an interior pocket and an exterior pocket. The interior pocket is attached to a wall of the bag along a seam that is stitched across a width of the wall. The seam is located at a height from a bottom of the wall. The exterior pocket is attached to the bottom of the wall of the bag and has a top edge extending across the width of the wall. The top edge of the exterior pocket is located a height from the bottom of the wall. The height of the top edge of the exterior pocket is greater than the height of the seam of the interior pocket.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2012Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.Inventors: Elizabeth C. Kern, Jason V. Drew, Michael M. Habig
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Publication number: 20130094784Abstract: An ammunition holster and a method for manufacturing an ammunition holster is provided. The ammunition holster can comprise a clip shaped rigid frame and a pocket assembly affixed to the frame. The pocket assembly can comprise a plurality of fabric pockets, each defining a cavity with an opening of at least a one and one-eighth inch diameter to accommodate an ammunition magazine placed within the cavity. The method for manufacturing an ammunition holster can include stitching a pocket to a fabric substrate and affixing the substrate to a clip shaped rigid frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2011Publication date: April 18, 2013Inventor: Michael Musto, JR.
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Patent number: 8413776Abstract: The present invention is directed to a bag for use in carrying and separating articles, such as garments (clothing), towels, shoes, and the like and having means for separating clean articles from soiled or dirty articles. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the bag has a first chamber for storing clean articles and second chamber for dirty articles and allows for air circulation within the second chamber for hindering or preventing the growth of mold or other odor causing bacteria.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2007Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Inventor: Alice Huff
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Patent number: 8276721Abstract: A collapsible baggage comprises structural side assemblies. The structural side assemblies comprise a plurality of interconnected panel members. When the baggage is expanded, the panel members of each side assembly are generally in plane with each other and are able to prevent the baggage from collapsing under load. The panel members can pivot relative to each other in a manner allowing the baggage to collapse.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2009Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Inventor: Mark Nordstrom
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Patent number: 8267130Abstract: A fashion forward organizing handbag includes a first set of padded pockets, a center pocket and a second set of padded pockets. The center pocket includes a first and second center walls. A plurality of credit card slits are formed in one of the first and second center walls to retain a plurality of cards. A plurality of lengthwise pockets are formed in the other one of said first and second center walls. Each set of padded pockets preferably includes a first padded wall and a second padded wall. The first padded wall has a shorter height than the second padded wall. The second padded wall is attached to one of a first inner padded wall or a second inner padded wall to form a plurality of second padded pockets. The first padded wall is attached to the second padded wall to form a plurality of second padded pockets.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2010Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Inventor: Georgina Sinnett
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Patent number: 8209995Abstract: A collapsible insulated container has a base wall and a peripheral wall with an open end defining an enclosure. The peripheral wall has at least two layers and is divided into elongate pockets between the layers, with foldable crease lines between adjacent pockets. Each pocket contains a flexible-walled, insulating gel pack which substantially fills the pocket. The crease lines may be defined by stitching securing the outer and inner layers of the container together. The gel packs may be surrounded by matting, foam or mesh material which is sewn into the lines of stitching, or may have integral peripheral rims sewn into the lines of stitching. The container is foldable between an erect, open condition and a storage condition in which it is folded along the crease lines into a substantially flattened package.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2010Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: PackIt, LLCInventors: Melissa Renee Kieling, Jeannette Marie Brisacher-Dirksen
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Patent number: 8181775Abstract: The sports equipment hanger is a receptacle for storing and transporting sports gear or equipment. The receptacle includes a member fabricated from duck cloth. The member has opposed planar surfaces. A plurality of pockets, each constructed from open mesh material, is disposed on the opposed surfaces. Barrel locks are provided to close the pockets. A structure is attached to the top of the receptacle for hanging the receptacle when desired.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2010Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Inventor: Joel W. Bunn
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Patent number: 8157068Abstract: A luggage container comprising a foldable flat member. To the inner surface of the foldable flat member I releasable attached a number of pockets in which articles may be stored and/or displayed. A single, flat, foldable member can be folded into a generally rectangular shape or laid flat or hung vertically.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2008Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Perfect World Luggage, Inc.Inventor: Rachel Theora Sapyta
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Patent number: 8132672Abstract: A flexible, compact, and securely closed pill pouch pocket packet folder designed for secure handling, has multiple pockets, containing securely stored pouches for easy and orderly storing and retrieving of pills or similar small items, as when needed, for home or travel.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2010Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Inventor: Sastry K. Ganti
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Patent number: 8052673Abstract: A catheter assembly is disclosed comprising a catheter and a receptacle enclosing said catheter. The receptacle has a first part and a second part, which parts are foldable over each other. Further, at least one sticky adhesive area is arranged on the surface of one of the parts of the receptacle in such a way that the sticky adhesive area is covered by the other part when the receptacle is in a folded disposition, and exposed to the environment when the receptacle is in an unfolded disposition.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2005Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Astra Tech ABInventor: Daniel Nestenborg
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Publication number: 20110158565Abstract: The disclosure relates to a polymeric or similar reclosable specimen package or bag wherein the bio-hazard symbol is printed, typically sideways, on the tear zone. This provides for obliteration of the bio-hazard symbol upon opening of the package and the disposal, if appropriate, of the specimen package or bag in regular trash.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2010Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Bennett C. Hellming, Kevin DeAngelo
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Patent number: 7942578Abstract: A container for comprising fluid, said container comprising a front wall and a rear wall of pliant material being sealed together along the edge portion to produce a closed bag having a top portion (6) and a bottom portion (5) connected by two side portions (3, 4), wherein the side portions of the edge of the bag may be superimposed and when sealed together forms a three-dimensional configuration. The container may be self-supporting and stable.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2004Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventor: Kent Andersen
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Patent number: 7562408Abstract: The sleeper storage apparatus is partially made of a pliable rectangular panel substantially sized to match a length and width dimension of a bunk in a sleeper cab. The first round rigid spine is removably affixed within the panel top, with a plurality of spaced apart upper straps removably affixed to the first rigid spine. The second rigid spine is removably affixed within the panel bottom with a plurality of spaced apart lower straps removably affixed to the second spine. Each of the upper straps is selectively hooked to one of each of the lower straps, each attached upper and lower strap forming a strap pair. Each strap pair is removably wrapped around the bunk. A plurality of pliable pockets is affixed to the panel, including a hamper pocket with lower opening and trap door to ease in emptying.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2008Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Inventors: Kenneth Johnson, Kenneth Johnson
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Publication number: 20080232720Abstract: A flexible organizer comprising a flexible panel member and a pocket member, the flexible panel member comprising a fastener portion, the pocket member comprising a pocket opening and a fastener portion, and wherein the pocket member is releasably attached to the panel member via an engagement of the panel member fastener portion with the pocket member fastener portion. Such an organizer allows users to conveniently and efficiently organize items such as children's toys in a manner that allows easy and modularized access to the toys and easy clean-up of the toys. Also disclosed is a method for using the flexible organizer as well as a method for customizing the flexible organizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2008Publication date: September 25, 2008Inventor: Krisanthe Karagiannis
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Patent number: 7297383Abstract: A combination paper cover and attached overlay with a detachable advertising coupon attached to the overlay. A method of making the cover and overlay using a folded sheet of heat sealable material for the cover and a printed single sheet of a heat-sealable material for the overlay in which the single sheet is placed over the folded sheet with a free end projecting past the folded edge of the cover, the edge is perforated to form a line of weakness to define the coupon, and the cover and overlay are heat sealed together along their side edges and formed into individual units simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2004Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Assignee: Mexico Plastic CompanyInventor: Carl D. Fuemmeler
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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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Patent number: 7171707Abstract: A portable rollup pack for organizing, storing, and transporting personal articles including a sleeping bag for an extended stay is provided in an elongated bag body having a central carrying section and laterally positioned flexible wing wraps with the body having a compartmentalized interior surface region and an exterior surface with fasteners and carrying handles such that the bag body may receive personal articles in the compartmentalized region and then be wrapped about a cylindrically shaped sleeping bag and transported as an integral unit.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2005Date of Patent: February 6, 2007Assignee: Gem & I Products, Inc.Inventor: Lisa A. Landay
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Patent number: 7100766Abstract: A pouch for holding cards, flat sheets, photos, pictures and also a disc such as a CD or DVD: the pouch having lateral seams defining lateral sides, a bottom seam defining the bottom side of the pouch, and a downward recess in the bottom seam for nesting of a disc in the recess. A top flap above the upper open end of the pouch. Laterally inwardly extending upper and lower sets of seams holding the flap to the backing strip. The upper seams are of a longer length inward in the lateral direction. The upper and lower seams define a nest area at the top region of a disc and cooperate with recess at the bottom to hold the disc against lateral shifting. Single and plural arrays of the pouches on the backing are possible.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2004Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: Northvale Industries Co., Ltd.Inventor: John Ng Wa Fai
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Patent number: 6929127Abstract: A kit for holding and displaying coins and paper money. Each sheet for holding coins has two overlying clear vinyl sheets and a third backing sheet. The front sheet has a slit used to insert or remove a coin and is formed in the cover sheet to retain a coin. Behind the clear cover sheet is a display page sheet with indicia thereon that when properly aligned with the cover sheet displays information relating to the coins. The display page for paper money has sheets for holding the paper money and flaps with snap fit seals to protect the paper money.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2003Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Inventor: Herman L. Delk, Sr.
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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: 6874624Abstract: A hanging organizer and storage device includes a semi-rigid pad or pad sections encapsulated in a fabric material with a circumferential wire reinforcement and a hanging hook construction attached to the top edge of the organizer for suspension from a panel or door.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2003Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.Inventor: Andrezj M. Redzisz
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Patent number: 6830150Abstract: A storage container, pouch, panel or part of a bag for carrying reusable items such as recording medium cartridges, rechargeable batters, or other reusable media and having an indicating flag for determining which of the reusable items contained within the containers have been used or not used. The container comprises a plurality of pockets, wherein each pocket has an indicating flag which is attached to the lining of the pouch. The pockets enable the reusable items to be stored therein and then the indicating flag is then moved out of the pocket so that it is exposed over the cartridge, so that the user knows that the reusable item has already been used and has no additional storage capacity or knows not to reuse it to record over it unless they intend to do so.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2002Date of Patent: December 14, 2004Assignee: Tamrac, Inc.Inventor: Ryan Cyr
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Patent number: 6763986Abstract: A convertible travel tote bag and car seat organizer for use with a vehicle seat. The organizer includes an elongated and substantially planar body constructed of a flexible material and having a first half and a second foldable half. A plurality of enclosure defining pockets are incorporated into at least one facing side of the body of flexible material and one or more straps extend from the body at first and second locations. The first and second halves defining the body are connected together in a first folded and portable configuration. The first and second halves are further unfolded and the strap engaged about a location of the vehicle seat, such as about an associated head rest, to support the planar body and to provide access to the enclosure defining pockets in a second vehicle travel configuration.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Inventors: Maryann C. Santos, Richard Santos, Andrew J. Paluda
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Publication number: 20030223651Abstract: A multipurpose carrying bag folds in different formats for holding different size and shapes of objects, and includes a variety of pockets and fasteners for holding various things, primarily related to golfing or sporting equipment. The bag can be used as an open top golf bag, or it can be folded longitudinally with closed ends for use as a carry-on or support bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2003Publication date: December 4, 2003Inventor: Alan M. Weleczki
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Patent number: 6604630Abstract: A carrying case is dimensioned to present a lightweight ultrasound device and one or more accessory products in an organized fashion, to a physician to reduce set up time for diagnostic examinations. The carrying case having a handle and at least one fastener for securing the carrying case in a closed configuration. The carry case comprising at least one instrument panel, the instrument panel having a top side edge and a bottom edge, and having a plurality of harnesses for the secure positioning of a lightweight ultrasound device, a data recording device and at least one transducer, the instrument panel being substantially inflexible, a first accessory panel being flexibly connected to the top edge of the instrument panel such that the first accessory panel may be folded over the instrument panel.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2002Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Sonosite, Inc.Inventors: Bryan S. Cabatic, Stephanie Barnes, Steven Bunce, Patrick Martin, Bricin Epps, Carol Perron
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Patent number: 6510261Abstract: An acousto-optic filter includes an optical fiber with a first region and a second region. A first acoustic wave generator is coupled to optical fiber. The first acoustic wave generator produces a first acoustic wave that travels in a first direction in the first region. A backward-propagating wave is generated in response to propagation of the first acoustic wave along the optical fiber. The backward-propagating wave travels in an opposite direction relative to the first acoustic wave. A first acoustic wave propagation member is coupled to the optical fiber. A second acoustic wave generator is coupled to the optical fiber at the second region. The second acoustic wave generator produces a second acoustic wave that combines with the backward propagating acoustic wave.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2000Date of Patent: January 21, 2003Assignee: Novera Optics, Inc.Inventors: Wayne V. Sorin, Pavel Polynkin, Steven L. Shepherd, Byoung Yoon Kim, Seok Hyun Yun
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Patent number: 6497351Abstract: A multi-compartment bag assembly for protecting and storing one or both hardtops of a coupe top automobile, the bag assembly comprising a first bag compartment defined by an overlying first outside compartment wall and an inside compartment wall joined along respective bottom and opposing side edges and including a first top lateral opening adapted for receiving at least one of the hardtops therein, and a second bag compartment defined by the inside compartment wall and a second outside compartment wall, the inside compartment wall and the second outside compartment wall being joined along respective bottom and side edges and including a second top lateral opening adapted for receiving at least one of the hardtops therein.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2000Date of Patent: December 24, 2002Inventor: John A. Peele, Jr.
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Publication number: 20020159657Abstract: A substantially transparent map holder or envelope for retaining therein a composite map. The holder includes a plurality of compartments spaced between two layers of material connected together. Each compartment has at least one opening for insertion and removal of a printed map that may be a section of a composite map, and/or other related text or graphic travel information such as point information, route maps, travel directions, tickets, reservations, discount coupons, and so forth. By using mapping software and a printer, a user may create a large, composite, custom map that is put together like a quilt or a mosaic made up of individual pieces of printable paper. The individual pieces are inserted into the compartments to create a large-sized map for easier overall visualization—made using preferably a conventional printer and standard-sized (e.g. 8.5″×11″) sheets of paper—rather than large-format printers or plotters and oversized paper.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2001Publication date: October 31, 2002Applicant: DeLorme Publishing CompanyInventor: David M. DeLorme
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Patent number: 6467613Abstract: A multiple shoe rack bag has a plurality of panels, at least one of which has an opening formed therein. The panels form a space enclosing at least one rack capable of containing at least one pair of shoes therein. A pocket is installed in the opening and is configured to hold a chemical composition in an interior thereof. A zipper provides access into the interior of the pocket. The pocket has a gas-impermeable front surface and a back surface perforated with vents to allow vapor from the chemical composition to pass therethrough to treat the multiple pairs of shoes enclosed in the space formed by the panels. The back surface of the pocket may be gas-impermeable. The shoe rack bag may be a rectangular hanging bag for a single pair of shoes, a rectangular hanging bag for multiple pairs of shoes, an underbed storage box or a portable shoe rack closet.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2000Date of Patent: October 22, 2002Inventor: Donald H. Felsenthal
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Patent number: 6422753Abstract: Separable beverage receptacle packaging 10 for potable and freezable liquids, as well as a method of fabricating the same wherein the packaging 10 comprises a plurality of individual beverage receptacle units 11 aligned in a side by side fashion relative to one another. Each beverage receptacle unit 11 has an interior fluid chamber 60 defined by a lower heat weld 40, an upper heat weld 42, and two vertical heat welds 41 that are formed on opposed sheets of plastic 20, 30 and wherein the heat welds 41 between the intermediate beverage receptacle units 11 are provided with perforated strips 45 and the upper end of each receptacle unit 11 is provided with an upper horizontal heat weld 42 disposed above a tapered crimp 70 having a gap 71 that defines an integral drinking spout 48 when the tear strip above the perforated line 49 is removed from the individual beverage receptacle units 11.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2000Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Inventor: Peggy L. Thomas
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Publication number: 20020088729Abstract: An apron for a bucket having a plurality of pockets secured to the apron. The pockets are divided by means of pleats that may be either permanently or detachably secured to a backing web that forms the body of the apron. Snap fasteners or hook and loop strips may be used to provide a detachable divider between two adjacent pockets. The detachable divider between two adjacent pockets allows for the provision of a double width pocket to store larger articles. The apron may be provided with pockets of different depths to allow for convenient storage of longer and shorter articles in the apron.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2001Publication date: July 11, 2002Applicant: Transpak Inc.Inventor: Mitchell P. Urbanski