Hinged Mouth-frame Elements Patents (Class 150/120)
  • Patent number: 9174137
    Abstract: Pet head kits and methods of making and using the same are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Inventors: Pandora E. Palmer, Patricia J. Moore
  • Publication number: 20110284397
    Abstract: A hair carrier clutch bag for storing and transporting hair products such as wigs or hair extensions comprising an elongated body having a top, a bottom, a first side, a second side, an inner surface and an outer surface wherein the elongated body includes a plurality of fold sections and a top overlap section. At least one clip for securing a hair product coupled to the inner surface of the elongated body and offset from the top of the elongated body. A protective cover for covering the hair product including at least one cover sheet having a top, a bottom, a first side, a second side, an inner surface, and an outer surface wherein the first side of the cover sheet is coupled to the second side of the elongated body. The cover sheet is foldable about the joint formed between the cover sheet and the body. The body of the hair carrier clutch bag can be folded upon itself such that the folded body resembles a woman's clutch bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Deborah Ann Batres, Amalia Jean Moscoso
  • Patent number: 7998557
    Abstract: A shell assembly includes a shell and an ornamental element attached to the shell. The shell includes a main body with an ornamental area, and a plurality of crossed grooves are defined in the ornamental area. A crossed portion of every two grooves defines a through hole. When the ornamental element is applied to the ornamental area of the main body, air between the ornamental element and the main body can be vented to outside the shell via the grooves and through holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Qi-Feng Chen
  • Publication number: 20080230157
    Abstract: A purse comprising a base formed of rigid transparent or translucent material, and a removable liner that is to be inserted in the base of the purse so as to be visible from outside the base, the removable liner being provided in a plurality of colors and textures and patterns and being made of a pliable, sturdy material, wherein the liner provider a creative, decorative design for the purse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: Z BECKY BROWN, INC.
    Inventors: Carolyn Whiting, Rebecca S. McKenzie
  • Patent number: 7412995
    Abstract: A two-in-one handbag has different color patterns in two different closed positions. The handbag's two connected halves have inner rectangular facades and have outer arcuate façades having multiple horizontal segment, the first and second halves each having a substantially D-shaped cross-section. Flaps alternately cover the contiguous horizontal segments have outer sides of a first color and undersides of a second color so that a different color pattern emerges in the first closed position as compared to the second closed position. After the handbag is opened normally into two halves, it can continue to be opened when the halves continue to be rotated away from each to reach the second closed position by rotating the first outer arcuate façade along an entire surface of the second outer arcuate façade or vice versa. Each half's compartment is covered by a zippered cover to store objects. Reinforcing closure devices include magnets, snaps, Velcro.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Inventor: Danielle Arcese
  • Patent number: 6708745
    Abstract: A rigid container for use as a ladies' evening bag or a home or office furnishing is formed by a pair of highly decorated hinged side elements each formed with an integral abutting frame member that surrounds the opening. The side walls of the container are formed of decorative open work or filigree patterns that extend to the interior in which a fabric liner is secured to the inner surfaces of the walls and is clearly visible through the openings of the side walls, thereby providing an unusual and pleasing aesthetic effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: Eastern Directory, Inc.
    Inventor: Wendy H. Huang
  • Publication number: 20030164217
    Abstract: A rigid container for use as a ladies' evening bag or a home or office furnishing is formed by a pair of highly decorated hinged side elements each formed with an integral abutting frame member that surrounds the opening. The side walls of the container are formed of decorative open work or filigree patterns that extend to the interior in which a fabric liner is secured to the inner surfaces of the walls and is clearly visible through the openings of the side walls, thereby providing an unusual and pleasing aesthetic effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2002
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Inventor: Wendy H. Huang
  • Patent number: 6164821
    Abstract: A flexible storage bag comprising at least one sheet of flexible sheet material assembled to form a semi-enclosed container having an opening defined by a hinged peripheral flange. The hinged flange includes a closure means for sealing the opening to convert the semi-enclosed container to a closed container. The bag includes at least one pair of opposed gussets formed in the sheet material extending in a direction normal to the opening and a substantially planar bottom extending in a direction substantially parallel to the opening. When the bottom is placed on a horizontal surface the container is self-supporting and maintains the opening in an open condition. The present invention also provides a flexible storage bag having an opening and a closure means for sealing the opening to convert the semi-enclosed container to a closed container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Catherine Jean Randall
  • Patent number: 5927856
    Abstract: A stretching apparatus includes two U-shaped frames and two pivot couplers which pivotally interconnect joint ends of the U-shaped frames. At least one coupler includes a U-shaped pivot seat and a slider. The pivot seat has two opposite upright walls and a bottom bight portion. Two adjacent joint ends of the U-shaped frames are pivotally connected to the pivot seat adjacent to the bottom bight portion to prevent downward pivotal movement of the U-shaped frames toward one another. The opposite upright walls have two pairs of positioning holes above the bottom bight portion. One of the walls has a perpendicularly extending extension plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Inventor: Chin-Wang Hung
  • Patent number: 5898976
    Abstract: A female hinge member, and a hinge assembly including the member, includes a pair of spaced ears between which a cylindrical roller is supported for rotation about an axis parallel to the axis about which the female hinge member and a pivotally attached male hinge member are relatively rotatable. The hinge assembly is connected to opposite end portions of a framework forming part of a handbag. As the hinge members are relatively rotated in moving between open and closed positions, the roller moves along the surface of a cantilever spring on the male hinge member, in rolling contact therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
    Assignee: Leonardi Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Ezio Leonardi, Sr., Joseph Leonardi
  • Patent number: 5855766
    Abstract: A frame member for an article receptacle includes an annular member having formed thereon a protruding member and a recess or notch for receiving the protruding member of an identical frame. The protruding member and the recess or notch are disposed opposite to one another on the annular member. Also described is an article receptacle made with two such frame members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Inventors: Marc Mamiye, Eli Mamiye
  • Patent number: 4532972
    Abstract: A device is provided for facilitating the rapid location of items contained within a purse. The device is comprised of a panel of substantially rectangular configuration having a center portion and paired end strips. A number of releasible fasteners adapted to engage said end strips are each provided with a flexible tether line which can be attached to a specific item in the purse. Indicia on the panel correspond to the sought items in the purse. The panel is attached to a sidewall of the purse using rivets which penetrate the center portion of said panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1985
    Inventor: George V. Sinsko