Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
220211000 | Motor driven | 32 |
20080217332 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COLLECTION OF SHARP MEDICAL DISPOSABLES - Disclosed is a method to avoid and apparatus for avoiding sticking by a medical sharp following a medical procedure by creating an immediately available disposal point prior to the medical procedure by positioning a mouth of a sharps collection apparatus adjacent to a patient prior to the medical procedure to allow the caregiver to dispose of the medical sharp by pushing the sharp into the mouth of the apparatus, thereby eliminating excess motion by the caregiver during the medical procedure. | 09-11-2008 |
20080264942 | Induction activated cover assembly for container - A cover assembly of a container includes a first part and a second part mounted on an open top of the container, the first part includes an opening and the second part includes a through hole which is located corresponding to the opening. The second part including two sidewalls and each sidewall has a plurality of guide slots such that a plurality of plates are respectively and slidably engaged with the guide slots between the two sidewalls to open the through hole or to close the through hole. A driving unit is located on the second part and driving the plates to move along the guide slots. An induction unit is connected to a front end of the first part and includes an induction member which activates the driving unit. | 10-30-2008 |
20090194532 | Trash Can With Power Operated Lid - A trash can include a sensor for detecting the presence of an object near a portion of the trash can. The detection of the object can be used to signal the trash can to open its lid. The trash can include an electronic drive unit for opening and closing the lid. | 08-06-2009 |
20090289062 | COMPUTER ACTIVATED GAS CAP - An automated gas cap mechanism for opening and closing the fuel tank of a vehicle includes a housing with a filler compartment door mounted on a door support link that is coupled to an axle having first and second ends mounted in slots formed in the housing and configured to rotate and to move longitudinally in the housing. A crank is mounted on the axle and an arm on the crank is pivotally coupled to the door support link. A drive motor is operable to rotate the axle and crank to retract the filler compartment door into the housing and drive the axle in a linear direction to open a gas cap coupled to the axle. | 11-26-2009 |
20090321445 | Container with buffered cover - A container, adapted to be opened/closed automatically by induction actuated, includes a container body, cover, motor and actuating device, wherein the motor is connected to the driven element of the cover through the actuating device. The dustbin includes a sensing and controlling device of the stroke of the cover, wherein a cover stroke perception and a shut off circuit, the cover stroke perception is connected with the shut off circuit, and the shut off circuit is connected with the motor, the shut off circuit receives the activating signal from the cover stroke perception and then controls the motor to actuate correspondingly, the cover's stroke inducted by the trigger; point of the cover stroke perception is less than the whole stroke during the closing of the cover. The noise of the crash between the cover and the container body is low, and closing of the cover is rapid and spiffy. | 12-31-2009 |
20100051619 | HANDS FREE WASTE FLAP APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method and apparatus for an automated waste receptacle includes a waste flap, a motor positioned on a side of the waste flap and an actuator located in proximity of the top side of the waste flap. The actuator is configured to operate the motor and subsequently move the flap between open and closed positions. | 03-04-2010 |
20100089920 | INDUCTION ACTIVATED COVER ASSEMBLY FOR CONTAINER - A cover assembly of a container includes a first part and a second part mounted on an open top of the container, the first part includes an opening and the second part includes a through hole which is located corresponding to the opening. The second part including two sidewalls and each sidewall has a plurality of guide slots such that a plurality of plates are respectively and slidably engaged with the guide slots between the two sidewalls to open the through hole or to close the through hole. A driving unit is located on the second part and driving the plates to move along the guide slots. An induction unit is connected to a front end of the first part and includes an induction member which activates the driving unit. | 04-15-2010 |
20100176127 | FAST ACTING GATE - The invention can be used in pipelines, any devices, man holes and arrangements, at any pressures and working conditions for closable large-diameter pipes. The aim of said invention is to improve the operating reliability of a gate. The inventive gate comprises a lid consisting of a flange and a bottom caved in a pipe, wherein a sleeve provided with a supporting ring is welded to the bottom, arresting elements in the form of sectors insertable into the circular boring of the tube, when they are radially displaced on the flange along clamping bolts and on the supporting ring by the action of the inclined face of a drive nut, are arranged on the end face of the flange and on the supporting ring. The nut is embodied in the form of a truncated pyramid provided with T-slots embodied on the side surfaces thereof. The sectors are provided with T-shaped tenons enabling the sectors to be moved along the end surfaces of strengthening ribs, control markers are mounted on the sectors, a locking plate which, is provided with a lever, descends into a gap embodied between the sectors and locks them by the action of a pneumatic cylinder in the presence of excessive pressure, is arranged inside the lid. The nut can be embodied in the form of a truncated cone. The lid is mounted on articulated joints and the pipe with the lid are covered by an enclosure. | 07-15-2010 |
20100176128 | SELF-CONTAINED AUTOMATIC ACCESS PORT UNIT FOR A COUNTERTOP, WITH METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A self-contained automatic access port unit having a sensor that recognizes when refuse is approaching the cover, and to activate a direct current motor, solenoid, or drive cylinder which in turn moves a drive arm to open a cover to permit refuse to drop through the access port unit into a trash container therebelow, thereby avoiding the need for a user to make contact with the trash access port. A switch or timer causes the access port unit to close its cover. Motion of the drive arm is initiated by the motor, solenoid or drive cylinder, but continues through momentum imparted to the drive arm and cover. The cover engages a seal ring to provide a uniform impervious countertop surface. | 07-15-2010 |
20100294766 | Induction actuation container with rechargeable power supply - A container includes a container body having a receiving cavity and a container opening communicating with the receiving cavity, a cover panel movably coupled mounted at the container opening to fold between a closed position and an opened position, and an induction actuation system. The induction actuation system includes an actuation unit to automatically drive the cover panel moving between the closed position and the opened position in responsive to a presence of a user and a power recharging arrangement which includes a battery unit detachably supported by the container body, wherein the battery unit is mounted at the container body to electrically connect to the actuation unit for resuming proper operation thereof and is detached from the container body for recharging purpose. | 11-25-2010 |
20100308045 | Foot Sensor Rubbish Bin - A foot sensor rubbish bin is controlled to open and close by extending the user's foot into a recess of a base to actuate a sensor without using the user's hands, which provides the user with much convenience. Moreover, since the sensor is disposed at the recess of the base, the unnecessary interference can be avoided, thus reducing the energy waste and complying with the requirements of environmental protection. | 12-09-2010 |
20100320204 | COLLECTION TANK - A collection tank for use in a vacuum operated earth reduction system, the collection tank comprising a closed first end, an open second end defining a tank sealing flange and a body extending between the closed first end and the open second end. An internal chamber defined by the body, the closed first end and the open second end has a door coupled to the open second end and is configured to releasably seal the open second end. An automated door closer is coupled to a center of the door, wherein the automated door closer provides a closing force at the center of the door so that the closing force is equally distributed about a periphery of the door to seal the door against the tank sealing flange. | 12-23-2010 |
20110017735 | INDUCTION ACTUATED CONTAINER - An induction actuated container cover includes a control housing having a cover opening, a cover panel pivotally mounted to the control housing to pivotally move between a closed position that the cover panel covers at the cover opening and an opened position that the cover panel exposes the cover opening, and an automatic driving arrangement including a sensor mounted at the control housing for detecting a target movement of a user and an actuation unit supported in the control housing to operatively link with the sensor, wherein the actuation unit is actuated to generate a decelerating and torque enhancing force to move the cover panel between the opened and closed position in a hydraulic manner. | 01-27-2011 |
20110024418 | TANK LID LIFTER AND METHODS - A tank assembly including a tank, a lid, and an actuator assembly. The tank defines a tank volume and has an opening defined therein. The lid is sized to cover the opening in sealing engagement with the tank. The actuator assembly includes a first actuator arrangement and a second actuator arrangement. The first actuator arrangement is configured to move the lid into and out of sealing engagement with the tank. The second actuator arrangement is configured to move the lid between a first position in alignment with the opening, and a second position removed from alignment with the opening to permit access into the opening. | 02-03-2011 |
20110073598 | TOUCHLESS AUTO-DROP SHARPS CONTAINER - A closure for a waste receptacle is provided. The closure comprises a moveable component mounted to the closure for movement between a closed position, wherein the moveable component prohibits waste from entering the waste receptacle and an open position wherein the moveable component facilitates the entry of waste into the waste receptacle. A motor is coupled to the moveable component and configured to move the moveable component between the open position and the closed position. A sensor is adapted to transmit a signal when waste is proximal or contacting the closure, wherein the sensor communicates with the motor to move the moveable component between the open position and the closed position to deposit the waste into the waste receptacle. | 03-31-2011 |
20110127265 | SLIDING CLOSURE FOR A RECEPTACLE CONTAINING MOLTEN METAL - The invention relates to a sliding closure ( | 06-02-2011 |
20110168707 | Molten metal containment structure having movable cover - An exemplary embodiment of the invention provides a molten metal containment structure, including a vessel having an internal volume for containing molten metal and an open upper end. The structure further includes a cover for the vessel having an underside facing the internal volume, the cover being movable between a closed position, covering the open upper end of the vessel with the underside of the cover, and an open position in which the cover is remote from the open upper end of the vessel to allow access to the internal volume from one side of the structure. The cover is attached to at least one lifting arm (preferably two or more) and at least on rotation control arm (preferably two or more). The lifting arm(s) operates to guide the cover from the open position to the closed position, and vice versa. The rotation control arm(s) operates to control pivoting of the cover during movement from the closed position to the open position, and vice versa, to prevent exposure of the underside of the cover, which in operation is very hot, to a person positioned adjacent to the structure at the aforesaid one side thereof. The lifting arm(s) and/or rotation control arm(s) provide a force that at least partially counterbalances a weight of the cover. | 07-14-2011 |
20110174816 | CLOSURE - In a closure for closing the orifice ( | 07-21-2011 |
20110220646 | TRASH CAN WITH POWER OPERATED LID - A trash can with a power operated lid can include a sensor assembly and a lifting mechanism. The sensor assembly can include at least one light emitter and at least one light receiver, the viewing area of the at least one light receiver being limited in size. The lifting mechanism can include a controller, a drive motor, and a lifting member. The trash can with power operated lid can further include at least one position sensor for detecting the position of the lid. | 09-15-2011 |
20110220647 | TRASH CAN WITH POWER OPERATED LID - A trash can with a power operated lid can include a sensor assembly and a lifting mechanism. The sensor assembly can include at least one light emitter and at least one light receiver, the viewing area of the at least one light receiver being limited in size. The lifting mechanism can include a controller, a drive motor, and a lifting member. The trash can with power operated lid can further include at least one position sensor for detecting the position of the lid. | 09-15-2011 |
20110220648 | TRASH CAN WITH POWER OPERATED LID - A trash can with a power operated lid can include a sensor assembly and a lifting mechanism. The sensor assembly can include at least one light emitter and at least one light receiver, the viewing area of the at least one light receiver being limited in size. The lifting mechanism can include a controller, a drive motor, and a lifting member. The trash can with power operated lid can further include at least one position sensor for detecting the position of the lid. | 09-15-2011 |
20110253714 | LIFT ASSIST MECHANISM - A lift assist mechanism is provided for assisting lifting of a movable component that can move between lowered and raised positions relative to a fixed structure. The lift assist mechanism includes a lift assist spring connected to a spring shaft, and an elongated track in which an end of the lift assist spring or an end of the spring shaft are movably engaged. A spring lock restrains movement of the spring shaft when a lift assist is not required, and releases the spring shaft when a lift assist is required. | 10-20-2011 |
20120024851 | APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING A WALL OF A TRANSPORT CONTAINER AND TRANSPORT CONTAINER THEREWITH - An apparatus ( | 02-02-2012 |
20120318796 | STORAGE COMPARTMENT - The invention relates to a storage compartment comprising a storage space, a cover flap ( | 12-20-2012 |
20130134163 | COLLECTION TANK - A collection tank for use in a vacuum operated earth reduction system, the collection tank comprising a closed first end, an open second end defining a tank sealing flange and a body extending between the closed first end and the open second end. An internal chamber defined by the body, the closed first end and the open second end has a door coupled to the open second end and is configured to releasably seal the open second end. An automated door closer is coupled to a center of the door, wherein the automated door closer provides a closing force at the center of the door so that the closing force is equally distributed about a periphery of the door to seal the door against the tank sealing flange. | 05-30-2013 |
20130213965 | GARBAGE CONTAINER - A garbage container of the present invention includes a main body, a sensor, a pedal, a connecting member, a driving mechanism, and a lid. A receiving opening is formed on a top of the main body. The pedal contacts with the sensor. The lid connects with the connecting member. When the pedal is pressed or released, a resistance of the sensor changes, and then the sensor sends a signal to a controller. After receiving signals, the controller drives the connecting member to elevate or to descend via the driving mechanism. When the pedal is pressed, the connecting member is elevated, and the lid is lifted to enable the receiving opening to communicate with an external space. When the connecting member is descended, the lid covers the receiving opening to unenable the receiving opening to communicate with the external space. | 08-22-2013 |
20130233853 | TRASH CANS WITH VARIABLE GEARING ASSEMBLIES - A trash can with a power operated lid can include a lifting mechanism with a motor, a lifting member, and a variable gear. In some embodiments, the motor is operably connected with the variable gear such that the motor can drive the variable gear and/or the lifting member. In certain implementations, the variable gear includes one or more teeth with varying tooth radii. In some variants, the variable gear and a clutch member are engageable and are configured to allow manual operation of the lid. | 09-12-2013 |
20140151372 | DUAL POSITION DOOR CONTROL FOR FARM IMPLEMENT - A door control system for a farm implement with a storage bin having a discharge opening and a door movable by a drive mechanism between open and dosed positions relative to the discharge opening includes a dual position door control system. The system may include an arm pivotally connected at one end to the storage bin such that the arm is rotatable between at least a first operating position and a second operating position and a controller connected to the arm and to the drive mechanism. | 06-05-2014 |
20140238986 | Feminine Hygiene Product Waste Receptacle with Free-Floating and Automated Lid - An exemplary embodiment of the present invention discloses a waste receptacle including a base having an opening, a lid detachably coupled to the base, the lid being disposed over the opening, a sensor disposed in the base, and a motor electrically connected to the sensor, wherein the motor is configured to receive a signal from the sensor and raise the lid. | 08-28-2014 |
20150021325 | TISSUE PAPER BOX WITH AUTOMATIC LID - A tissue paper box with automatic lid includes a case, a lid pivotally disposed on a top of a rear wall of the case, and at least one induction devices disposed on fringe of the lid. The rear wall of the case is hollow for receiving a driving mechanism, a deceleration mechanism, a circuit board, and a power supply. When the induction device detects objects approaching, the circuit board triggers a pivot axle to rotate via the deceleration mechanism to lift the lid up. Specifically, the pivot axle, the driving mechanism, the deceleration mechanism, the circuit board, and the power supply are arranged on a same plane parallel to the rear wall to reduce volume. | 01-22-2015 |
20160060008 | DELIVERY RECEPTACLE - A delivery receptacle for receiving objects (such as parcels, mail or other deliveries) deposited into the receptacle at residences or other building and locations, and securing the objects within the receptacle from unauthorized access. The receptacle has an input opening and a lid which can be moved between an open position which provides access to the input opening and a closed position which covers the input opening. The receptacle has a locking mechanism which may configured for any one of a plurality of operating modes, including a single-delivery mode which does not require an access code to the lid automatically locks after the delivery and a multi-delivery mode which requires the entry of a security code into a code-operated device to unlock the lid, open the lid, place the delivery into the receptacle, and close the lid which automatically locks closed. | 03-03-2016 |
20160123066 | CONTAINER AND METHOD FOR ACTUATING A DRIVE DEVICE OF THE CONTAINER - Container comprising
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