46th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080277343 | LIQUID HANDLING FOR FILTRATION AND PREPARATIVE CHROMATOGRPHY - A method and system are provided for high-precision separation of pharmaceutical or biotechnology liquids. The separation can be in accordance with direct flow filtration, tangential flow filtration or preparative chromatography. Movement of the pharmaceutical or biotechnology liquid within a flow path is controlled according to a selected pattern. Selected patterns include automatically and progressively increasing the flow rate within the unit, automatically and progressively increasing the pressure within the unit or initially proceeding according to a relatively high constant flow rate and switching to a relatively high constant pressure at a time when a given parameter is attained. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277344 | BRACKISH AND SEA WATER DESALINATION USING A HYBRID ION EXCHANGE-NANOFILTRATION PROCESS - Desalination is carried out by a hybrid ion exchange-nanofiltration process in which ion exchange is followed by pressure-driven nanofiltration. Monovalent ions of sodium and chloride of saline water are exchanged for equivalent concentrations of poly-valent ions (for example, sodium ions for magnesium ions or chloride ions for sulfate ions) when passed through ion exchangers in the form of those poly-valent ions. The resultant solution has a lower osmotic pressure than the initial solution containing monovalent sodium and chloride ions, and requires less transmembrane pressure for membrane desalination compared to traditional reverse osmosis. The concentrated reject stream from the membrane process is used as regenerant for the exhausted ion exchanger, which has been converted to monovalent anionic or cationic form. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277345 | Device for Holding a Column or Cartridge in Proximity to a Detector and Methods of Using the Same - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods and devices for minimizing band spreading of compositions separated by chromatographic processes. One embodiment of the present invention features a device ( | 2008-11-13 |
20080277346 | Process for preparing substrates with porous surface - A process for preparing nanoparticle coated surfaces including the steps of electrostatically coating surfaces with polyelectrolyte by exposing the surface to a solution or suspension of polyelectrolyte, removing excess non-bound polyelectrolyte, then further coating the particles with a multi-layer of charged nanoparticles by exposing the polyelectrolyte-coated surface to a fluid dispersion including the charged nanoparticles. The process steps can optionally be repeated thereby adding further layers of polyelectrolyte followed by nanoparticles as many times as desired to produce a second and subsequent layers. The polyelectrolyte has an opposite surface charge to the charged nanoparticles and a molecular weight at the ionic strength of the fluid that is effective so that the first, second, and subsequent layers independently comprise a multiplicity of nanoparticle layers that are thicker than monolayers. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277347 | SAMPLE PREPARATION DEVICE AND METHOD UTILIZING POLYAMIDE TUBE - Polyamide sample preparation tubes with a hollow polyamide tube and an extraction medium contained within the tube are utilized in the sample preparation devices. The sample preparation tubes are substantially inert and show little tendency to dissolve or leach contaminants into nonaqueous liquids. The polyamide tubes may be used in preparing samples for analytical procedures such as GC, GC/MS, LC or LC/MS. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277348 | Liquid Exchange Method, Ingredient Extraction Method Using the Same, Composite Container and Autoanalyzer - A liquid exchange method of exchanging liquids present around a magnetic substance is provided. The method serves to prevent a remaining liquid from transferring to a next step and a loss of the magnetic substance. Even when the liquid exchange method is applied to an autoanalyzer, the device structure will not be complicated. A vessel | 2008-11-13 |
20080277349 | Reactive Filtration - In one embodiment, a reactive filtration method includes continuously regenerating a reactive filter media while simultaneously filtering contaminants from fluid flowing through the filter media. In one embodiment, regenerating the reactive filter media comprises mixing metal granules with the filter media and agitating the mixture. In another embodiment, regenerating the reactive filter media comprises introducing a metal in the fluid flowing through the filter media and agitating the filter media. In one embodiment, a method for removing phosphorus, arsenic or a heavy metal from water includes introducing a metal salt reagent into the water at a molar ratio of 5:1 to 200:1 to the phosphorous or the arsenic in the water and passing the water through a bed of moving sand. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277350 | Method and Device For Isolating a Chemically and Radiochemically Cleaned 68 Ga-Radionuclide and For Marking a Marking Precursor With the 68 Ga-Radionuclide - The invention relates to initial | 2008-11-13 |
20080277351 | Remediation and Reclamation of Heavy Metals From Aqueous Liquid - The present invention is directed to a method of removing heavy or precious metal ions from an aqueous liquid. This method involves contacting the aqueous liquid with a lignocellulosic material under conditions effective to remove heavy or precious metal ions from the aqueous liquid, | 2008-11-13 |
20080277352 | Magnetic Water Conditioner - A magnetic water conditioner treats water with a magnetic field. The magnetic water conditioner includes a tank having an inlet operable to receive water from a pump and an outlet operable to discharge the water. The magnetic water conditioner is installed in close proximity to the pump. A plurality of permanent magnet members are aligned and spaced apart in the interior of the tank with north and south poles disposed at opposite sides of the permanent magnet members. The water flows through the gaps between the permanent magnet members, thus being subjected to magnetic fields created by the permanent magnet members. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277353 | Fluid treatment device - A method and apparatus for treating a fluid is provided and includes a fluid storage tank for partially containing a fluid and a gas, wherein the fluid storage tank includes a fluid inlet pipe and a fluid outlet pipe. The fluid treatment apparatus also includes a first aeration device, wherein the first aeration device is configured to be in flow communication with the fluid inlet pipe and the fluid portion of the tank cavity. The fluid treatment apparatus further includes a pumping device, wherein the pumping device is configured to cause the fluid portion of the tank cavity to flow through the fluid outlet pipe and a second aeration device, wherein the second aeration device is configured to be in flow communication with the fluid outlet pipe and the fluid portion of the tank cavity. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277354 | Ballast Water System - A system and method for treatment of water contaminated with organisms, in particular ballast water in ships, the system including a pump ( | 2008-11-13 |
20080277355 | ANTI-MICROBIAL AND OXIDATIVE CO-POLYMER - A water-insoluble polymeric oxidizing medium is contemplated that has a plurality of polymerized N-pyridinium vinylbenzyl triiodide or tribromide moieties whose pyridinium rings bear two substituents, R | 2008-11-13 |
20080277356 | Microfluidic Device with a Filter - A microfluidic device with a filter includes a substrate; a flowpath including a well formed in the substrate in fluid communication with a channel formed in the substrate; and a filter disposed across the flowpath. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277357 | Filtering systems with integral filter back-flushing - A filter system includes a distribution valve operable to direct a received fluid stream to first and second outlets during respective first and second cycles. A filtering system filters at least some fluid output from the first outlet of the distribution valve during the first cycle with a first filter while back-flushing a second filter and filters at least some fluid output from the second outlet of the distribution valve during the second cycle with the second filter while back-flushing the first filter. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277358 | HOUSING FOR A DRYING DEVICE - A housing for a drying device which can be folded in and folded out comprises a base which is situated on the rear side and can be attached to a vertical support, such as a wall, and with respect to which the drying device can be folded in to form an elongate unit, wing means which are suspended on the base and can be pivoted along a pivot axis directed in the longitudinal direction of the unit between a closed position for covering the folded drying device and an open position in which the drying device can be folded in and out, as well as supporting means for supporting the drying device with respect to the housing. The wing means, in the closed position, extend forwards with respect to the base. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277359 | Retaining system for holding fabric items - A retaining system for holding a towel, washcloth, or other fabric item by draping a weighted and supported retaining system over an inanimate horizontal bar such as a kitchen cabinet, a shower curtain, or a kitchen drawer, so that the towel would not fall to the floor and become dirty. This device can also be used in conjunction with a paperclip as a means for holding recipe cards up to eye level while cooking. The device can also be used in recreational vehicles, while camping, or in cars. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277360 | PET BED - A system and method for displaying a pet bed at a point of sale location is provided including a display unit for displaying a plurality of mattresses having different volumes and differently sized covers corresponding to the different volume mattresses. The mattresses are preferably displayed at the point of sale location restrained in a compressed state having a reduced volume compared to the expanded state, which preferably reduces the amount of space occupied for the display unit. Furthermore, the variety of sizes of the mattresses and designs of the covers can facilitate a user personalizing the pet bed according to the user's preferences. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277361 | Dispenser with LED Lighting - An enclosure for displaying a number of items. The enclosure may include a first product shelf, a second product shelf, and one or more light emitting diodes positioned about the first product shelf and directed towards the second product shelf. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277362 | Portable sports equipment rack - A portable sports equipment rack is provided with two relatively foldable sections. Each section has a top wall and a bottom wall below the top wall. End walls and a rear wall hold the top and bottom walls vertically spaced. Along the front edge of at least one of the bottom walls are located a number of handle receiving structures. At least one hinge joins adjacent end edges of the bottom walls. When the portable sports equipment rack is suspended, chiefly by its ends, the weight of the rack will tend to keep it in an open deployed configuration. The sections can be folded against one another, and held together by a latch. A handle on one of the top walls facilitates carrying of the rack when it is folded. A further embodiment of the sports equipment rack is formed from an assembly of modules, each containing a top wall, bottom wall, sidewalls, rear wall, and handle receiving structures. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277363 | Modular Display Rack and Related Methods - A modular display rack includes a frame having a plurality of frame elements, and a first holding unit having a plurality of holding slots. The first holding unit is supported by the frame. By selecting appropriate frame elements, the frame is readily dimensionable to accommodate one or more holding units therein. The frame can include first and second sidewalls and a first holding unit support element extending between the first and second sidewalls. The first holding unit support element supports the first holding unit. The first holding unit can be dimensioned to accommodate multiple holding units side-by-side. Also, second or subsequent holding units can be accommodated between the first and second sidewalls to accommodate additional holding units, for example, in a stepwise fashion. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277364 | Multi-reeve handling and hoisting system - An integrated hoisting system includes a base structural component (BSC) assembled on a structural aperture and containing an opening compatible with a structural aperture. The integrated hoisting system further includes a plurality of primary hoisting components affixed to the BSC, wherein each primary hoisting component is disposed in an opposite diagonal corner on said BSC, and further includes a winch drum and at least one lead sheave and a plurality of load path assemblies, each containing a plurality of sheaves. The system further includes a plurality of hoisting lines, a plurality of termination components affixed to said BSC, each termination component including a monitoring unit and a load cell assembly for terminating the hoisting line, and a device configured to control the operation of the integrated hoisting system. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277365 | Crane with 360 Degree Rotation and 3D Movement Capabilities for Fast Asset Management and Tracking - Typically, in supply-chain management systems, loading and unloading operations into and out of trailers are performed via forklifts, ramps, and elevating platforms. According to the current invention, cranes are designed in a particular way to be embeddable within trailers. Advantages comprises faster and automated loading and unloading operations, asset identification and localization for better bookkeeping and asset management and operational efficiency, and displacement and reordering of assets within mobile containers to prepare for rapid unloading | 2008-11-13 |
20080277366 | Automatic central buffer coupling - The invention relates to an automatic central buffer coupling having a coupling head, a coupling rod and a shock absorber including a destructively-configured force-absorbing member in the form of a deformable tube. The invention provides additional functionality of extendability and retractability to the coupling rod, the and for the central buffer coupling to include a controllable linear drive for the axial displacement of the coupling rod relative the fixing plate and for the bearing block to include a first bearing block component against which adjoins the coupling head-side end of the deformable tube, and a second bearing block component to which the vehicle-side end of the coupling rod is articulated, whereby the second bearing block component is axially displaceable relative the first bearing block component by means of the linear drive. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277367 | One-Piece Squeeze And Turn Child-Resistant Closure And Container System - A one-piece squeeze and turn child resistant closure for a container having a threaded neck and a top shoulder having a top surface with at least one locking recessed annulus slot or groove, the closure comprising a sidewall of a rigid material, the sidewall further comprising at least one flexible panel wherein, when depressed, allows the unscrewing of the closure from the bottle, wherein each flexible panel includes at least one vertical tab that engages a corresponding locking recessed slot or groove of the container. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277368 | Push-Squeeze-Lift Child-Resistant Closure And Container System - A push-squeeze-lift child resistant closure for a container having an unthreaded neck and a top shoulder having a top surface with at least one receptacle locking slot, the closure comprising a top having a spring inside the top and a sidewall having flexible panels, wherein each flexible panel includes at least one horizontal tab hook that engages a corresponding locking slot in the container, wherein the tab hook and corresponding locking slot prevents removal of the closure without first pushing downward on the closure and concurrently squeezing or depressing the flexible panel to disengage the hook and remove the closure. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277369 | Flip-lid dispensing closure and package - A plastic closure includes a base molded as one piece with a lid and integrally connected to the lid by a hinge. The lid is radially inwardly displaced from an outer periphery of the base. The hinge has a central portion with a convex outer surface, with the lid closed and as viewed in side elevation, that blends with a smooth curvature into outer surfaces of the lid and the base. The hinge has laterally spaced end portions on opposite sides of the central portion and having concave outer surfaces when the lid is closed. The base preferably has a circular periphery and the end portions of the hinge are angularly spaced from each other. The outer surface of the lid preferably is flat, and the lid preferably is integrally connected to the base as molded by at least one frangible bridge spaced from the hinge. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277370 | HIGH VOLUME DOCKING SEAL FOR BULK LIQUID DISPENSING CARTRIDGE - A seal member for a bulk liquid dispensing cartridge includes a flat circular seal disk, a frustoconical wall extending away and outwardly from an intermediate portion of the seal disk, and a ring positioned at an open end of the frustoconical wall. The seal member may be assembled with a cap. The cap has an end wall and a depending cylindrical skirt wall. The skirt wall has an internal diameter and the seal member ring has an outer diameter slightly less than the skirt wall internal diameter. The ring abuts an interior surface of the cap end wall. The cap has a central opening through the end wall with a diameter no larger than an inner diameter of the ring. The dispensing cartridge has a cylindrical mouth wall with inner and outer diameters. The cap skirt wall has an internal diameter sized to receive the mouth wall outer diameter and the diameter of the seal disk is larger than the mouth wall inner diameter. The seal member ring has an outer diameter less than the skirt wall internal diameter and at least equal to the mouth wall outer diameter. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277371 | Container Closure - The container closure ( | 2008-11-13 |
20080277372 | Stopper particularly for a bottle for containing wine - A stopper particularly for a bottle for containing wine comprising a body which can be associated within or at the open end of the neck of the bottle so as to close it; at least one block is associated axially and internally with the body and is made of a material which is permeable to air, impermeable to liquids and porous, its ends being connected, directly or by means of at least one duct, to the inside and the outside of the bottle. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277373 | Closure With Dispersible Composition - A closure for a container. The closure comprises a channel which extends therethrough. The channel is filled with a composition capable of being dispersed in an aqueous medium at an elevated temperature. The dispersible composition comprises a fragrance. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277374 | Container - In a bottle container, such as a pet bottle, provided with a mouth portion | 2008-11-13 |
20080277375 | Method for manufacturing flexible display substrate and flexible display device - A method for manufacturing a flexible electrophoretic display device, including: providing a metal mother substrate having a first thickness, including a unit display panel region and a non-display region adjacent the unit display panel region; forming a display element in the unit display panel region; forming a groove in the non-display region of the mother substrate; cutting the mother substrate along the groove to separate the unit display panel region from the mother substrate; thinning the substrate of the separated unit display panel region; and forming an electrophoretic film on the unit display panel region. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277376 | Method of manufacturing magnetic head, and magnetic head sub-structure - A method of manufacturing magnetic heads comprises the step of: fabricating a magnetic head substructure by forming a plurality of components of the magnetic heads on a single substrate, wherein a plurality of rows of pre-head portions that will be the respective magnetic heads later are aligned in the substructure; and fabricating the magnetic heads by separating the pre-head portions from one another through cutting the substructure. In the step of fabricating the substructure, a plurality of indicators are formed, each of the indicators serving as a reference for indicating the location of a region ABS in which the medium facing surfaces of the magnetic heads are to be formed. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277377 | Masking material for dry etching - The object of the present invention is to provide a masking material for dry etching, which is suitable for fine processing of a magnetic film as thin as a few nm such as NiFe or CoFe constituting a TMR film and capable of simplifying the process for producing a TMR element and reducing production costs related to facilities and materials. This object was solved by a masking material for dry etching of a magnetic material by using a mixed gas of carbon monoxide and a nitrogenous compound as etching gas, which comprises a metal (tantalum, tungsten, zirconium or hafnium) with a melting or boiling point increasing upon conversion thereof into a nitride or carbide. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277378 | Method for Chemical-Mechanical Planarization of Copper - Method for polishing copper by chemical-mechanical planarization. The method of the present invention includes dissolving MoO | 2008-11-13 |
20080277379 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A FILTER SUBSTRATE, INKJET RECORDING HEAD, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE INKJET RECORDING HEAD - A filter capable of separating or filtering micro foreign particles in a flow passage is provided. A first mask and a second mask are formed on a silicon substrate by dry etching. Before performing the dry etching, a resist of the first mask is subjected to a heat treatment performed at a temperature equal to or higher than a glass transition point. A resist of the second mask is not subjected to such a heat treatment. This processing simultaneously forms in the substrate a groove portion and a wall having a hole that is located in the groove portion. A silicon material located beneath a wide portion of the first mask remains as a wall portion separating the holes. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277380 | PROCESSES AND APPARATUSES FOR PRODUCING POROUS MATERIALS - Processes and apparatuses for producing a porous material, such as nano-porous silicon (npSi) media suitable for storage and retrieval of elemental hydrogen. Processes of this invention generally entail applying a magnetic field to a substrate that contains charge carriers and is in contact with an etchant, and then etching the substrate with the etchant while relative movement occurs between the substrate and the magnetic field. During etching, the charge carriers move relative to the substrate and the magnetic field, and porosity forms at surfaces of the substrate contacting the etchant. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277381 | Etching Solutions - The present invention provides an etching solution for silver or silver alloy comprising one at least ammonium compound represented by the formula (1), (2) or (3) below and an oxidant. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277382 | Devices, Systems, and Methods for Dissipating Energy From an Arc - Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, which can comprise a set of substantially planar arc plates. The substantially planar arc plates can be adapted to cause a dissipation of energy caused by an arc in a circuit breaker. A housing can be adapted to receive each of the set of substantially planar arc plates. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277383 | APPARATUS FOR REMOVING DEBRIS FROM THE CUTTING GAP OF A WORK PIECE ON A WIRE ELECTRONIC DISCHARGE MACHINE AND METHOD THEREFOR - A debris removal system for a wire electronic discharge machining (WEDM) apparatus has a fluid source. A pressurization device is coupled to the fluid source to pressurize a fluid from the fluid source. At least one fluid delivery nozzle is coupled to the pressurize device. The at least one fluid delivery nozzle is positioned behind a wire electrode of the WEDM apparatus and approximately perpendicular to the wire electrode to inject the pressurized fluid directly into an active cutting area between the wire and work piece. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277384 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HYBRID MACHINING A WORKPIECE - An apparatus and method for hybrid machining a workpiece is disclosed. The apparatus includes a mandrel for supporting the workpiece adjacent a cutter mounted on an arbor. A workpiece is powered as an anode and the cutter is powered as a cathode, and a cutting fluid or coolant is circulated therebetween. The cutter is made of a conductive material and a non-conductive abrasive material to maximize the amount of material removed from the workpiece. The coolant includes one or more additives to enhance the electrical discharge between the cutter and the workpiece. The cutter is moved relative to the workpiece to remove material from the workpiece at a predetermined depth of cut using an enhanced high-speed electro-erosion (HSEE) process in which both HSEE and abrasive machining processes are used. The workpiece may then be finish machined to a final shape of the titanium article, such as a dovetail of a turbine blade. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277385 | Button attachment method for saw torque sensor - A method for joining dissimilar materials of sensor button for measuring torque is illustrated. The dissimilar materials can be welded together by laser welding. The parts can be cleaned and held together firmly by a fixture and welded with established machine parameters. The method of micro-crack free weld joint can give a robust joint for the life time of the automotive which mandate for the function of torque sensor to facilitate the positive strain transfer from the parent material. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277386 | Induction Coil Assembly - The induction coil unit ( | 2008-11-13 |
20080277387 | Use of Microwaves For Thermal and Non-Thermal Applications in Micro and Nanoscale Devices - The present invention relates to methods and systems for delivering microwave radiation, e.g., for heating, to a microfluidic device. The microfluidic device of the present invention contains a microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) for applying microwave radiation to specific areas within the microfluidic device. The circuit preferably includes a transmission line on one surface of the microfluidic device and a ground plane on the opposing surface. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277388 | In-Line Microwave Warming Apparatus - Microwave warming apparatus includes a housing defining a heating waveguide with a heating cavity. An integral internal electrically conductive ridge projects from one of the longitudinal waveguide walls and extends along the waveguide. A slot having opposite ends extends from the outside through the ridge into the heating cavity, the slot being adapted to receive a cartridge containing a tube so that the tube extends through the slot into the heating cavity. Electromagnetic energy is coupled into the heating waveguide to heat the contents of the tube. A transducer constituted by a first receiving waveguide inside the ridge is adjacent to the slot so that when a cartridge is received in the slot, the transducer can sense the thermal radiation emanating from a segment of the tube and produce a corresponding waveguide-generated signal. A radiometer in the housing is responsive to the waveguide-generated signal and produces a temperature indicating signal. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277389 | IN-LINE MICROWAVE WARMING APPARATUS - Microwave warming apparatus includes a housing defining a heating waveguide with a longitudinal ridge and a heating cavity. A slot extends through the ridge into the heating cavity for receiving a cartridge containing a looped tube so that the tube extends into the heating cavity where the tube contents are heated by energy coupled into the waveguide. Receiving waveguides adjacent to the slot sense the thermal radiation emanating from the tube and deliver corresponding signals to a radiometer which produces a temperature indication. The cartridge includes a support member which maintains the shape of the tube loop. A pair of notches in the support member have walls enabling the notches to complete the receiving waveguides in the housing. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277390 | Container - A container comprising a container main body having a pair of right and left side-wall plates ( | 2008-11-13 |
20080277391 | Mobile, Robotic Crate - Disclosed are a mobile robotic, packaging create and a method of moving a cargo item using that packaging crate. The mobile packaging crate comprises a crate body for holding a given item, a self-propelled driving assembly secured to the crate body for moving the crate body, and an operating module connected to the driving assembly for operating the driving assembly to move the crate body. This operating module may include a processor unit to control operation of the driving assembly in a pre-defined manner. For instance, the processor unit may be programmed to operate the driving assembly to move the packaging crate along a predefined path from a first location to a second location. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277392 | CARGO CONTAINER - A container includes a container assembly being shiftable between a unitized collapsed, transport disposition and a unitized erect, cargo bearing disposition, the container assembly having a plurality of independent assembly members, including a bottom member, four side members and a top member, a plurality of manually operable latches operably coupled to selected container assembly members, the plurality of latches being effective for maintaining the container assembly in the erect, cargo bearing disposition and at least a portion of the plurality of latches being effective for maintaining the container assembly in the unitized collapsed, transport disposition, assembly of the container assembly in the unitized collapsed, transport disposition and in the unitized erect, cargo bearing disposition being effected without the use of tools or loose components. A method of forming a container is further included. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277393 | Collapsible, stackable, semi-rigid universal cotainer for hazardous and non-hazardous goods - A universal collapsible, reusable, stackable, flexible shipping container for cargo including dry materials to slurries to fluids. This invention comprises using a flexible outer layer, foldable corner components, and flexible and foldable core section for insertion into the flexible outer layer and flexible container member for insertion into the flexible outer layer. This container utilizes components which may be used as a system either in combination or as individual elements with the flexible outer layer. These flexible components allow them to be disassembled and folded flat when they are empty, and then reassembled to form a container | 2008-11-13 |
20080277394 | Filler tube assembly for vehicles - A filler tube assembly for vehicles is disclosed. The filler tube assembly includes a fuel supply tube made of aluminum for injecting a fuel into a fuel tank of the vehicle, a gas circulation tube having one end coupled to a front end of the fuel supply tube and the other end coupled to the fuel tank, so as to circulate a gas when the fuel is supplied, a tube cap made of aluminum and fixed to the front end of the fuel supply tube, and a shutter fixed to an inner portion of the front end of the fuel supply tube to prevent reverse current of the fuel supplied in the fuel tank. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277395 | Combination dust pan and trash receptacle lid - A combination dust pan and trash receptacle lid having a leading edge on a shallow side, said lid having a handle on its outer convex surface, said handle sized such that said leading edge is positioned optimally when said lid is removed from said receptacle and placed on a surface in its upturned position for use as a dust pan. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277396 | DISPENSING DEVICE FOR A WASHING AND/OR RINSING AGENT, IN PARTICULAR FOR A DISH-WASHING MACHINE, AND PROVIDED WITH AN IMPROVED MECHANISM FOR MANUAL OPENING - The dispensing device for a washing and/or rinsing agent, in particular for a dishwashing machine, comprises:
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20080277397 | Integrated food packaging system - A food container formed of a single sheet of plastic, which includes a cup ( | 2008-11-13 |
20080277398 | SEAM-WELDED 36% NI-FE ALLOY STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - Welded 36% Ni—Fe alloy steel and a method of making such welded steel for use in storage tanks, pipelines, and other equipment associated with cryogenic substances is disclosed. The welded steel has a similar coefficient of thermal expansion in both the weld and base steel. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277399 | System and Method for Filling a Portable Liquified Gas Storage/Delivery System - A liquefied gas storage/delivery system and method that includes a liquefied gas storage system. The liquefied gas storage system includes a housing containing a storage vessel suited to contain a supply of liquefied gas, such as liquid oxygen (LOX). A rotatable turntable is provided on an exterior surface of the housing. An interface shaped to match the shape of at least a portion of a portable liquid storage/delivery device is provide in or on the turntable. A connector is disposed in the interface that couples to a corresponding connector on the portable liquid storage/delivery device. The two connectors are coupled by placing the portable liquid storage/delivery device in the interface and rotating the turntable. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277400 | Food service heat retention device - A heat retaining dish includes a pressure relief mechanism and has a heat retention material capable of being heated by microwave or other thermal radiation in order to maintain any food placed on the dish at an elevated temperature. The heat retention material is capable of accommodating expansion during heating of the device, and when an overpressure condition occurs as a result of inadvertent overheating, the pressure relief mechanism vents the pressure to the ambient environment. The pressure relief mechanism is an integral part of the wall construction of at least one of the portions making up the housing of the device, and deformation due to overpressure directly causes the opening of the pressure relief mechanism as soon as the housing is deformed sufficiently to open a fluid communication path through an aperture in the wall. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277401 | Fluid container and reductant supply system with such a fluid container - A fluid container for a motor vehicle, said container having a container wall which is made out of a plastic material and is provided with at least one metal resistance heating element. According to the invention the container wall is provided with at least one PPTC element as protection against overheating, said PPTC element beeing connected in series with the at least one heating element. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277402 | Collapsible Container - A collapsible container which is adapted to move between a collapsed position and a deployed position, the container including: a housing in the form of a plurality of walls which in the deployed position are spaced-apart from one another to form a chamber; and a hinge assembly which is connected to a first wall and a second wall so as to provide rotation of the second wall about two or more discrete or continuous spaced-apart axes so as to provide an articulating second wall. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277403 | Beverage can with an external reservoir for additional sweet - A beverage can with a small external sweet reservoir is provided. The reservoir is rotate-ably attached to the bottom of the beverage can. A hole for introducing the sweets is developed a he bottom of the beverage can. The reservoir is a shallow cylindrical can, which is divided into pluralities of sections of same internal volume by pluralities of dividers that are installed inside of the reservoir and are extending radially from the center thereof. Each section is filled with sugar solution, except first section. Face of the reservoir toward the main can body is open. Rubber gaskets are attached at each end of the dividers and the open end of the reservoir, which contacts with the beverage can, to prevent leak of the sugar solution. As a customer turns the reservoir, additional sugar solution is introduced to the beverage can through the hole and the user can adjust sweetness or the beverage. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277404 | DRINKING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus for use in drinking liquid includes first and second drinking vessels. A connector extends between the drinking vessels. A passage may be provided in the connector. Two people can drink from the drinking apparatus at one time. When two people are drinking from the drinking apparatus, liquid flows between the passage in the connector and the first and second drinking vessels. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277405 | Dispensing Apparatus Containing a Glove Stack and Method of Folding Gloves Therein - An apparatus containing a glove stack and method of folding gloves therein. The invention provides both an apparatus and a method to allow a plurality of generally disposable gloves to be folded in a compact manner, stored in a clean environment, and then dispensed individually from an enclosure. The enclosure may be a disposable wrapper which may further be contained within a dispenser housing having a dispenser aperture. The gloves may be enwrapped under compression, and may be compressed by the dispenser in order to facilitate packing and dispensing. The dispenser may have a bias, such as an expansible element, to urge gloves towards the dispensing aperture. In a preferred embodiment, the gloves may be dispensed thumb first, although other orientations are contemplated, and a novel method for folding the gloves to facilitate packing and dispensing is taught. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277406 | Dispensing of Currency - Among other features, a cash dispenser includes a paper path arranged between an opening in a money box through which currency can be withdrawn for dispensing to a customer at a dispensing location that is spaced apart from the opening in the money box, the paper path including rotational shafts arranged to transfer the currency, and a housing that supports the paper path and is configured to receive the money box, the housing comprising at least two parallel spaced-apart molded side walls, the paper path having a third molded wall between the two parallel molded side walls. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277407 | Dispenser of Consumable Products Such as Drinks - A simple, inexpensive, reliable and maintenance-free dispenser in which the stored products are offered automatically on the outside of the dispenser where they can be grasped by a hand without further manipulation. The dispenser includes housings in which the products, stacked in a column, are stored and moved by gravity and, at the base of each housing in front of the first product of the column, outlet orifices are closed by a closing membrane with slits. A slope is provided, in the lower rear part of each housing, to automatically advance the first product a predetermined distance through the outlet orifice so that the product partially emerges and can be grasped by hand on the outside of the dispenser. The dispenser can be used to automatically dispense consumable products, such as drinks, without prepayment, and for all types of industrial, commercial, home and other applications. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277408 | Sheeted cleaning medium and dispenser/receptacle - An article of a sheeted cleaning medium (such as a tissue, napkin or wipe) and a dispenser/receptacle is provided for dispensing the sheeted cleaning medium and providing a practical means of storage for the sheeted cleaning medium after use by employing an expandable re-insertion fold. The dispenser is typically pocket-sized, and typically has an adhesive tab that provides a means for the initial seal of the package and allows for the making of a secondary closure seal after the dispenser has been opened. The sheeted cleaning medium may be dry, moist or wet. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277409 | Capsule Dispensing Apparatus - The present invention refers to an apparatus for dispensing capsules, preferably single-use, disposable capsules ( | 2008-11-13 |
20080277410 | Toilet Tissue Holder for Pedestal Sinks - A holder for a toilet tissue roll includes two support fixtures that engage a multi-plane surface such as a contoured surface of a pedestal sink. The holder includes first and second fixtures that attach to two planes of a pedestal sink, respective hook elements which extend out from the fixtures, and a support spindle that is simply supported from the hook elements. A roll of toilet tissue is penetrated by the support spindle, and is able to rotate on the support spindle to dispense toilet tissue. An outer spindle sleeve can be placed between the roll and the support spindle. A stop ring can be placed on the support spindle to prevent dislodgement of the spindle from the hook elements even if the support spindle is at an inclination. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277411 | Actuator cap for a spray device - An overcap for a dispenser includes a housing mountable on a container. The container includes a tilt-activated valve stem with a discharge end. The discharge end of the valve stem is adapted to be in fluid communication with a discharge orifice of the housing. A drive unit is disposed within the housing, wherein the drive unit includes a solenoid, a bi-metallic actuator, a piezo-linear motor, or an electro-responsive wire, which is adapted to impart transverse motion to the valve stem to open a valve of the container. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277412 | Method and apparatus for dispensing fresh cooking oil - A new and improved method and apparatus for dispensing fresh cooking oil is herein disclosed. A fluid dispensing apparatus includes a pump, a motor, the motor operatively connected to the pump, a pressure switch having an on pressure and an off pressure, wherein the off pressure is greater than the on pressure, an expansion tank, an expandable bladder, the expandable bladder operatively connected within the expansion tank, the expandable bladder having a pressure, the pressure being set at approximately the on pressure, tubing, the tubing operatively connected to the pump, and a fluid dispenser. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277413 | Toy Water Gun with Selectable Pulse and Stream Discharge Nozzles - A toy gun is disclosed that may have a pressurized elastomeric supply bladder in fluid communication with an elastomeric pulse bladder via a trigger valve. The pulse bladder may also be in fluid communication with a pulse nozzle via a pulse valve that is operatively connected to the pulse bladder so that the pulse valve moves from a closed position to an open position when the pulse bladder expands. When the supply bladder is filled with pressurized liquid and the trigger valve is opened, pressurized liquid from the supply bladder is forced into the pulse bladder. As the pulse bladder expands, the expansion eventually causes the pulse valve to open and cause a burst of liquid to be discharged from the pulse bladder through the pulse nozzle. As the pulse bladder contracts during the burst of liquid, the pulse valve returns to the closed position so that the pulse bladder can continuously cycle through the sequence of filling with pressurized liquid and opening the pulse valve to release a burst of liquid as long as the trigger valve remains opened and the supply bladder forces pressurized liquid to the pulse bladder. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277414 | Bag Cooler Employing a Multi-Spike Adapter and Converter - A system for dispensing fluids wherein a support structure holds bulk fluid contained within a bag that is transferred from the bag to an enclosed chamber in a dispensing base, from which chamber the fluid is dispensed, via a puncturing device utilizing multiple spikes. After dispensing air pressure in the enclosed chamber is equalized with the air pressure acting on the bulk fluid by at least one of the spikes. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277415 | Dispenser System - A dispenser system comprising a reservoir, a closure device for controlling the flow of liquid from the reservoir, and a housing to which the reservoir is attached is disclosed. The reservoir is movable relative to the housing from a storage position in which the closure device prevents liquid flowing from the reservoir to a dispensing position in which the closure device allows liquid to flow from the reservoir. The housing comprises an activation device which on movement of the reservoir from the storage position to the dispensing position causes the closure device to allow the liquid to flow from the reservoir. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277416 | Deformable tube winding device - A squeezable dispenser tube wind-up device, comprising a longitudinally elongated hollow body having opposite, substantially flat exterior sides tapering laterally toward an elongated body inlet at one lateral extremity of the body, the body having an outwardly enlarged, manually grippable, first domed exterior surface at the opposite lateral extremity thereof and merging with said flat sides, the body having opposite ends, the opposite end of the body having an endwise secondarily domed outer surface, for nesting in the palm of the hand of the user, said second domed surface merging with said first domed surface and with said flat tapering exterior sides. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277417 | Temperature controlled liquid dispenser, containers therefore, and bag-in-box container construction - A dispenser for relative rapid cooling or heating of the contents of a liquid storage container provides a receptacle for receiving the liquid storage container therein and positioning a thermal transfer portion of the liquid storage container in thermal conductive relationship with a thermal conduction pad associated with the receptacle. Thermal energy is effectively and efficiently transferred from the thermal conduction pad to the liquid in the liquid storage container. The thermal conduction pad is controlled to provide and maintain the desired temperature to the liquid. The liquid is dispensed directly from the container. Various types of containers can be used in the dispenser, with a special bag-in-box container having a inner container and outer box with thermal conduction windows in the box to provide good heat transfer between the thermal conduction pads and the inner container constituting an aspect of the invention. A special rigid container can also be used. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277418 | Container and a Fitting for a Container - A spout assembly ( | 2008-11-13 |
20080277419 | Fluid Dispenser - Apparatuses and methods for dispensing at least one fluid are shown and described. Embodiments are operable to produce a mixture formed of desired fluids. The mixture can then be poured for subsequent use. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277420 | Method and apparatus for a modular dispensing tower - A dispenser including a plurality of tower sections allows an operator to remove one or more tower sections from the fluid dispenser without removing the fluid dispenser from a dispensing location. A housing of the dispenser includes multiple arrays of outlets from a housing fluid circuit that is connectable to fluid sources. Separate tower sections including complementary arrays are then coupled to arrays of the housing, thereby extending the housing fluid circuits to the dispense points disposed on the tower sections. The tower sections are secured to the fluid dispenser housing. The tower sections may further include mounting members that mate together to provide additional restraint and to ensure that the dispense points of the attached tower sections are aligned, thereby providing a clean, uniform appearance. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277421 | Gear pump and foam dispenser - A gear pump for mixing first and second components includes an inlet port, a premix chamber, and a second component valve. The premix chamber has a first end communicating with the inlet port, and a second end communicating with a source of the first component, thus providing a fluid path to carry the first component through the inlet port upon operation of the gear pump. The second component valve regulates fluid communication between a source of the second component and the premix chamber. Upon operation of the gear pump, the first component is drawn from its source into the premix chamber, the second component is drawn from its source, through the second component valve, and into the premix chamber, and a premix of the first and second components is fed from the premix chamber through said inlet port. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277422 | Wine preservation and dispensing apparatus - A preservation and dispensing apparatus includes a pressurized gas supply assembly for pressurizing and dispensing fluid from a bottle in a manner that effectively creates a barrier protecting the fluid from harmful effects of oxygen. The pressurized gas supply assembly includes an inert gas output linked to the bottle via a dispensing nozzle secured within an opening of the bottle. The dispensing nozzle includes a connecting seal having a series of outwardly directed, flexible fins composed of a first material and an outwardly tapered seal member composed of a second material. The inert gas output includes a regulator assembly having a piercing pin that passes through an end cap of a gas capsule allowing gas from the gas capsule to pass through the regulator assembly. The regulator assembly reduces the gas pressure from approximately 2700 psi to approximately 5 psi in a single step. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277423 | HOPPER WITH SLIDE DISCHARGE GATE AND METHOD MAKING THE SAME - A hopper bin assembly with a slide discharge gate comprises a hopper section, a slide gate housing, and a pallet. The hopper stores a volume of dry material and includes an outlet. The slide gate housing couples with the hopper and includes a discharge opening that aligns with the outlet of the hopper. A slidable gate that is coupled with the discharge opening controls the flow of material through the discharge opening. The pallet supports the slide gate housing and the hopper and includes openings that receive the forks of a forklift. A method of making at least a portion of the hopper bin assembly includes rotating a resin in a mold along two or more axes within a heated room or chamber. The mold is cooled and the part formed therein is separated into one or more sections. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277424 | Flip-top shaker - A flip-top shaker for mixing and pouring is presented. The flip-top shaker may include a container sealed with a collar which may be integrated with a strainer assemblage. The strainer assemblage may be pivoted to a first position in which the flip-top shaker may be completely sealed. In this position the shaker may be shaken with one hand for mixing the contents of the container without holding any of the components together to maintain the seal. The strainer assemblage may be pivoted to a second position in which a passageway is opened allowing communication between the container and the outside. In this position the shaker may be tilted for pouring the contents of the container. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277425 | Container with Overhead Foam Applicator - A container to hold at least one flowable product has at least one air space and at least one wall that is deformable at least in some section. When the container is deformed, pressure within an air space in said container is increased. The container has at least one mixing chamber and at least one connecting element which connects the mixing chamber to the air space. When there is an increase in pressure in the air space, air and the flowable product, which has a viscosity of less than 250 mPa*s at room temperature, and includes a proportion of foaming agents of greater than 10% by weight, can be brought together in the mixing chamber in an essentially turbulent manner. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277426 | Squeeze Foamer - The invention relates to a dispensing device for dispensing a foam, comprising a manually compressible container ( | 2008-11-13 |
20080277427 | Tilting Flap Pump - The invention relates to a pump for a liquid product dispenser, which includes a reservoir and interacts with a manually actuatable element provided with an injection orifice. The pump includes a body embodied in the form of a single piece and including a seat which covers the reservoir and is provided with an intake orifice and a flap, which is mounted on the seat by means of a joint associated with an elastic return means which enables the flap to be reversibly tilted towards the seat, by pressing on the actuating element, in such way that the injection orifice is opened and the intake orifice is simultaneously closed. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277428 | Storage Container For Granular Fuel, a Device and a Method For Feeding the Fuel Forward - A storage container for granular fuel, comprising a lower, essentially horizontal, limiting surface and at least one adjoining lateral limiting surface, a feeding out device with an axial extension that considerably exceeds its radial extension, the feeding out device being arranged along at least 50%, preferably at least 75%, and even more preferred at least 90% of the axial extension of said lower limiting surface, a forward-feeding device arranged to transport said fuel in a direction towards said feeding out device, comprising a flexible bag that via a pressurized air inlet is inflatable and that is arranged in connection with at least a portion of the storage container's lower limiting surface and its adjoining lateral limiting surface, the feeding out device being arranged inside said storage container and the bag also comprising at least one outlet for pressurized air, whereby a flow of pressurized air is allowed through the bag during the inflation thereof. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277429 | Pump Triggering And Dispensing Head - The invention relates to a triggering and dispensing head to be mounted on a pump for a liquid product dispenser provided with an exhaust conduit wherein said head comprises a body provided with an ejection channel closable by a flap which comprises a center punch translationally displaceable in the channel and hingeable about a drive billet connected to an axial rod sliding in said exhaust conduit. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277430 | Dosing Head for Dispensing a Fluid From a Container - The invention relates to a dosing head ( | 2008-11-13 |
20080277431 | Donning Device for Stockings - A device that makes donning of stockings, in particular medical compression stockings, easier has a flexible sheet body that has a low friction inner side and a high friction outer side and is closed by snap fasteners. It can be rolled to a tubular shape having a larger diameter at one end. The sheet body is inserted into a stocking with the end of lower diameter first and is then pulled over the foot and leg, with the device reducing the friction forces that have to be exerted. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277432 | ASSIST DEVICE FOR DOFFING STOCKINGS - In order to ensure easy handling as well as cost-effective production of an assist device for doffing stockings, in particular compression stockings, it is proposed to configure the assist device with two rod-shaped sliding elements, where a front end of each rod-shaped sliding elements is connected to a top circular border of the stocking at diametrically opposite positions in a form-fitting and force-fitting manner, and where the stocking can be rolled off and/or slid off the leg and/or foot by sliding the sliding elements in the direction of the foot and over the foot. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277433 | MODULAR PERSONAL HYDRATION AND STORAGE SYSTEM - A personal hydration system includes a reservoir for storing a fluid and a fluid delivery system for delivering the fluid to a user. The fluid delivery system is coupled to the reservoir at a discharge port. A fill port is located on the reservoir and configured to provide an external fill access point for the reservoir. The reservoir is configured to serve as a frame for the personal hydration system. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277434 | Multi-Mode strap apparatus for carrying bags - This invention discloses strap apparatus that is attached to a carrying bag such as a purse, briefcase or message bag. The strap apparatus is constructed from a single flat strap configured as a closed loop. The loop is constrained to each side of the bag at the bottom; the outside first side and inside second side of the strap are also constrained to lie against the sides of the bag near the top; and the inside first side and outside second side are releasably constrained at the sides of the bag at the top. When fully constrained, the bag appears to a casual observer as having a standard single strap. However, when the constraints are released, the two strap segments may be separated and the bag can be put over the shoulder as a backpack. Two other modes, a dual strap and a long strap, are also disclosed. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277435 | Folding carrying pack apparatus and method - A folding carrying pack apparatus for conversion between a carrying pack and a comfort pad and a method of converting the carrying pack to and from the comfort pad, generally including a preset folding pattern. The apparatus includes a main body having a hollow interior, shoulder straps and side flaps for generally retaining the main body in a carrying pack form. The main body generally includes a front flap and rear flap that is maintained by an upper and lower strap set. The strap sets and the side flaps can be opened and the main body folded outwards into a comfort pad. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277436 | Dual ammunition magazine pouch - The dual magazine pouches allows one of the two magazines to be partially ejected from the pouch automatically when the pouch is opened so that a shooter has quick and easy access to the magazine yet the remaining magazine is retained securely within the pouch. The pouches include a main body formed by a cargo pocket sewn to a back/flap, which extends above the cargo pocket and folds over to enclose the open mouth of the pouch, and an “elevator” mechanism, which automatically raises one of the magazine when the pouch is opened. The “elevator” mechanism is provided by two elastic members: an elastic retention band and an elastic “elevator” band or cord. The retention band snugly holds a first ammunition magazine against the back/flap when fully inserted into the pouch. The elevator band forms a “saddle” within which a second ammunition magazine sits. Fully inserting the second magazine stretches the elevator band. When both ammunition magazines are fully inserted into the pouch, the back/flap is folded over the tops of the magazines and secured by hook and loop patches. When the back/flap is lifted, the tension from the elevator band automatically lifts the second magazine partially ejecting it from the pouch above the exposed top of the first magazine. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277437 | VEHICLE ARTICLE CARRIER HAVING SINGLE SIDE RELEASE MECHANISM - A system and method for forming a vehicle article carrier having a single side release crossbar assembly. The crossbar assembly includes a trigger style, horizontally arranged actuating lever that simultaneously locks and unlocks a pair of locking pins at opposite ends of the crossbar assembly from their respective support rails. The support rails are fixedly secured to an outer body surface of a vehicle such that the crossbar assembly is supported above the outer body surface. The single side release feature eliminates the need for the operator to walk back and forth to both sides of the vehicle to unlock and lock the crossbar assembly when the crossbar assembly needs to be repositioned on the support rails. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277438 | VEHICLE ARTICLE CARRIER APPARATUS HAVING SINGLE SIDED RELEASE AND METHOD THEREFOR - A vehicle article carrier apparatus and method incorporating a single side releasable crossbar assembly. In one embodiment the crossbar assembly includes a pair of end supports that each includes an actuating member. In one embodiment the actuating member is formed by a pivotally mounted actuating lever. In another embodiment the actuating member is formed by a rotationally mounted, trigger style actuating member. In either embodiment, the actuating member is movable between locked and unlocked positions. Each end support also includes a locking pin having a pivot wheel carried thereon. A cable is entrained around the pulley wheel of each locking pin, and the ends of the cable are coupled to the actuating members. Either actuating member can be used to simultaneously lock and unlock the locking pins of both end supports from a pair of support rails on which the cross bar assembly is supported. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277439 | BASKET STRUCTURE FOR CHILD'S STROLLER - A basket structure for a stroller is formed with a basket tube extending around the upper surface of the basket structure from one seat tube to the laterally opposing seat tube. The basket tube is a single formed tubular member that extends rearwardly from the seat tubes and bends downwardly at a rearward end thereof to define an access opening. The formed basket tube is depressed at the access opening below the surface against which the seat back is located when lowered into a reclined position. The access opening, therefore, remains open and allows access into the interior of the basket, even when the seat back is reclined, without disturbing the child positioned in the seat. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277440 | Tissue box holder with magnetic and hook and loop attaching arrangements - A facial tissue box holder for automobile includes two supports comprising a rectangular main section having slits at both ends, a rectangular side section hingedly secured to the main section, an engagement section pivotably secured to the side section, and a magnetic strip on inner surfaces of the engagement and side sections; and two straps comprising two hook and loop fasteners at both ends. The engagement sections can be inserted into sides of a tissue box. For each support pivoting the side section to magnetically secure to the engagement section, pivoting the main section to engage the back of the tissue box, looping one end of the strap around a post, securing one hook and loop fastener around the post, inserting the other end of the strap through the slits, and securing the hooks to the loops of the other hook and loop fastener will hang the tissue box. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277441 | STRAP MOUNTED ENERGY SUPPLY - Embodiments of the invention relate to a strap mounted energy supply. The strap mounted energy supply includes a strap and one or more energy components. The strap is configured to couple to an electronic device, and the more energy components are conformably coupled with the strap. At least one of the one or more energy components is configured to supply energy to the electronic device. In various embodiments, the strap mounted energy supply is portable, is configured to externally couple to the electronic device, and/or is flexible, pliable, stretchable and/or ductile. | 2008-11-13 |
20080277442 | Sport Board Sling - In one embodiment, the present invention comprises a sport board carrying sling, to quickly secure boards and transport them under arm, simply and efficiently. The device constitutes a universal board carrying design allowing for multiple styles of boards to be carried. The carrying sling includes a simple opening and closing procedure that allows the inside portion of the carrier to wrap around the board. Fasteners lock the sling into place thus securing sporting boards for easy transportation. | 2008-11-13 |