Including Wound, Or Rolled, Weblike Material Patents (Class 206/225)
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Patent number: 11330880Abstract: The present invention proposes a self-standing housing body solving a typical program and stably standing as a penholder. Specifically, the self-standing housing body according to the present invention is a self-standing housing body including a housing portion having a main housing space surrounded by a bottom surface and side surfaces standing from the bottom surface, and a lid portion having a sub-housing space surrounded by an upper surface and side surfaces standing from the upper surface. An upper side of one side surface of the housing portion and a lower side of one side surface of the lid portion form a joint portion, and about the joint portion as a rotation axis, the lid portion is rotatably joined to the housing portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2018Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: OSAKA CLIP co., LTDInventors: Tomoyuki Higuchi, Kazuo Itoi
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Patent number: 11167948Abstract: A waterproof rolling paper dispensing apparatus which comprises an inner cylinder which is closed at one end and open at an opposite end thereof. The inner cylinder has an elongate slit and supports a cutting edge which facilitates cutting of a length of rolling paper from a continuous roll of rolling paper accommodated within the inner cylinder. An exterior housing is dosed at one end and open at an opposite end thereof. The exterior housing defines an internal storage compartment which stores the inner cylinder. An end cover releasably engages with the open end of the exterior housing and forms a waterproof seal therewith. The end cover also releasably engages with the open end of the inner cylinder so that when the end cover is removed from engagement with the exterior housing, the inner cylinder remains coupled to the end cover and is removed with the end cover.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2016Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Inventor: Jacob Thomas Littlejohns
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Patent number: 10986967Abstract: A sanitary bathroom organizer is an apparatus that stores and houses bathroom cleaning tools and bathroom cleaning supplies in an organized and hygienic manner. The apparatus includes a reservoir, at least one slot, a toilet paper roll mount. The reservoir contains disinfectant solution and houses bathroom cleaning tools. The at least one slot allows bathroom cleaning tools to enter the reservoir. The toilet paper roll mount connects a roll of toilet paper with the apparatus. The reservoir includes a base plate, a lateral wall, and a lid. The base plate is positioned adjacent the lateral wall. The lateral wall is perimetrically connected with the base plate, effectively containing disinfectant solution. The lid is removably coupled with the lid, allowing the interior environment of the reservoir to be accessible. The at least one slot traverses through the lid in order for bathroom cleaning supplies to be housed within the reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2019Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Inventor: Emeil Kimble
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Patent number: 10810913Abstract: A system and method of communication with first responders includes a reflective device and coupling the reflective device to a surface of a dwelling. The reflective device is indicative of at least one of occupants of the dwelling and hazardous materials disposed within the dwelling. A fireman or paramedic may shine there light and determine what type of occupants are in the building and if there are any hazardous materials to be concerned about.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Inventor: Nicolas Gonchar
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Patent number: 10675196Abstract: The present invention relates in general to portable first aid kits and, in particular to a low profile first aid kit that is adaptable for a quick release and can be easily stored and carried by a person. The innovative design of the pouch pillow release system allows for the kit to be released with one hand and mounted either vertically or horizontally to any carrier, plate or vest surface, especially the back. Placement on the back allows the user to take advantage of unused space and prioritize individual equipment layout. Additionally, a shoulder strap allows the first aid kit to be easily carried until it is remounted to the carrier or vest surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2019Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: Edge-Works Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Scott V. Evans, David Pomeroy, Jesse Lockhart
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Patent number: 10595689Abstract: A window cleaning kit for cleaning elevated windows includes a pole, which is tubular, and a pump module. The pump module comprises a reservoir that is configured to position a respective solution. A hose is selectively couplable to a lower end of the pole and the pump module and is positioned to fluidically couple the pole to the reservoir. A scrubber and a spray head are selectively couplable to an upper end of the pole. The pump module is configured to selectively pump the respective fluid positioned in the reservoir through the hose and the pole to the scrubber and the spray head. The scrubber is configured to scrub a window and the spray head is configured to spray the window.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2018Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Inventors: Hughie House, Alfiya House
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Patent number: 10561757Abstract: A scent diffuser (e.g., an air freshener) may be configured to resemble a desired shape, such as the shape of an animal. The scent diffuser may comprise an interactive body portion, a fragrance emitter, and a support component configured to support the body portion and the fragrance emitter. The interactive body portion comprises a base; a cover secured relative to the base; and a pivot member movably secured relative to the cover, wherein the pivot member is configured to pivot, bob, or otherwise move freely relative to the cover upon application of an external force to the pivot member. The fragrance emitter is secured relative to the base of the interactive body portion, and the fragrance emitter comprises a fragrance composition configured to diffuse into an environment surrounding the scent diffuser.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2017Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Energizer Brands II, LLCInventors: Kathy Rasmussen, Raul Garcia
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Patent number: 10414202Abstract: A multi-purpose combination writing instrument is provided. The instrument can comprise a writing instrument holder, with 2 casing members connected together by a retractable unwinding tool. The retractable unwinding tool can be automatically retractable. One or more removable individual writing instruments can be reversibly attached to the writing instrument holder. An individual writing instrument is provided that comprises a male connector adapted to be mated to a corresponding female connector or that comprises an external screw thread. A casing member of a writing instrument holder is provided, comprising an automatic retracting mechanism stored in the casing member and adapted to be attached to a retractable unwinding tool and adapted to allow the retractable unwinding tool to automatically retract. Another multi-purpose combination writing instrument is provided, comprising a writing instrument holder that is fan-shaped (like a hand-held fan).Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2015Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Pengea Inc.Inventors: Jason Chen, Richard Mark
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Patent number: 10004374Abstract: Provided herein is a handheld cleaning device, which stores cleaning wipes as well as fluid. In an embodiment, the cleaning device comprises a hollow inner longitudinal portion, a hollow base, and a hollow outer longitudinal portion. All three hollow portions are joined together to form a single hollow fluid reservoir. In use, a cylindrical role of cleaning wipes may be slipped over the hollow inner longitudinal portion such that the hollow inner longitudinal portion is located inside the cylindrical roll of the cleaning wipes. The hollow outer longitudinal portion is located outside the cylindrical roll of the cleaning wipes and secures the cylindrical roll of cleaning wipes to the device. Further, the hollow base is located under the cylindrical roll of the cleaning wipes and further secures the cylindrical roll of cleaning wipes to the device.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Inventor: Greg Schildmeier
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Patent number: 9688341Abstract: The present disclosure provides a cardboard-based unit, structural elements comprising said unit and land-vehicles comprising said units and structural elements.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2016Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: I.G. CARDBOARD TECHNOLOGIES LTD.Inventor: Izhar Gafni
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Publication number: 20150047787Abstract: A repair kit for securing elements to one another using repair wrap. The repair kit includes a repair wrap. The repair wrap includes a fabric, where the fabric includes one or more fibers and the one or more fibers are knit to form the fabric. The repair wrap also includes a hardening material. The fabric is configured to be wrapped around a portion of an inanimate object. Curing the hardening material is configured to form a shell about the portion of the inanimate object. The repair kit also includes a pouch, wherein the pouch is configured to prevent the repair wrap from coming in contact with water.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2013Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: Christopher Quinn, Reed Quinn, Kit Morrison, Matthew Hawkes
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Patent number: 8889067Abstract: A method for reducing feminine hygiene product odor within a restroom stall having a disposal bin, the method including providing a case, the case being adapted for storing a plastic bag roll and being adapted for dispensing the bags, the plastic bag roll being fitted for receipt within the case and the plastic bag roll incorporating a chemical deodorizing agent; mounting the case within the stall; receiving the plastic bag roll within the case; outwardly sublimating a first portion of the deodorizing agent from one of the plastic bag roll's bags and into the restroom stall; dispensing one of the bags from the case; donning the one of the bags in the manner of a mitt; grasping the feminine hygiene product and obverting the one of the bags about the feminine hygiene product; and inwardly sublimating a second portion of the chemical deodorizing agent.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2013Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Envision Industries, Inc.Inventor: Vern Weaver
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Patent number: 8881943Abstract: Disclosed is a tissue paper supply case comprising a case body for containing tissue paper, a lid having a slot-like take-out hole for taking out the tissue paper therethrough, a platform member mounted within the case body for placing the tissue paper thereon, and means for energizing the platform member from the bottom of the case body toward the lid, wherein the lid is provided on its inner surface with a plurality of lid projections formed in parallel rows to the take-out hole on both sides of the take-out hole, which lid projections are tapered each having a protrusion height becoming larger with increasing distance from the take-out hole, and the platform member is provided on its upper surface with a plurality of platform projections formed in parallel rows to the take-out hole on both sides of the position facing the take-out hole, which platform projections are tapered each having a protrusion height becoming larger with increasing distance from the position facing the take-out hole and wherein the pType: GrantFiled: March 7, 2011Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignees: Evermate Co., Ltd.Inventor: Isao Kobayashi
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Publication number: 20140262866Abstract: A dispenser for conduit and related components and tools is provided. In one form, the dispenser includes a first container configured to receive tubing and a second container configured to be connected to the first container. The second container has one or more compartments for containing one or more components or tools for use with the tubing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Robert A. Burrous, Clint R. Haas, James A. Elzey
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Patent number: 8607973Abstract: The present invention provides a structure for storing coreless roll paper R having a hollow portion in the axis portion instead of a winding core, wherein the structure includes an outer case 2 for storing roll paper R; and a lower holding member and an upper holding member 4 respectively having concave portions 31,41 each having an inside diameter that closely matches the outside diameter of the roll paper R, each of the lower holding member 3 and the upper holding member 4 having an external shape that fits the outer case 2, wherein the lower holding member 3 is disposed in the outer case 2 with the concave portion 31 facing upward, and the upper holding member 4 is disposed in the outer case 2 at the location above the lower holding member 3 with its concave portion 41 facing downward.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takashi Il, Toshifusa Hirano, Wataru Oyama, Hisato Yoshii
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Patent number: 8602257Abstract: A combination dispenser for hand wipes and hand gel, configured to be held in a cup holder, is disclosed. Some embodiments of the device are substantially cylindrical in order to fit within a cup holder and substantially prevent shifting. Further, embodiments are partitioned internally to provide at least two separate compartments. The partitioned compartments are uniquely designed to hold and provide access to various products such as, but not limited to, hand wipes, sanitizing gel, lotion, fragrance, liquid soap or the like. In some embodiments, a lid covers the device to prevent the hand wipes from drying out. Also, some embodiments include a pump aspect that is in fluid communication with fluid products contained within a portion of the device.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2009Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Inventor: David Godsell
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Patent number: 8485354Abstract: The present invention provides a structure for storing coreless roll paper R having a hollow portion in the axis portion instead of a winding core, wherein the structure includes an outer case 2 for storing roll paper R; and a lower holding member and an upper holding member 4 respectively having concave portions 31,41 each having an inside diameter that closely matches the outside diameter of the roll paper R, each of the lower holding member 3 and the upper holding member 4 having an external shape that fits the outer case 2, wherein the lower holding member 3 is disposed in the outer case 2 with the concave portion 31 facing upward, and the upper holding member 4 is disposed in the outer case 2 at the location above the lower holding member 3 with its concave portion 41 facing downward.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2012Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takashi Il, Toshifusa Hirano, Wataru Oyama, Hisato Yoshii
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Patent number: 8397907Abstract: A toilet paper holding device for holding a spare roll of toilet paper or tissue is provided. The toilet paper holding device comprises a base plate and a top plate. A plurality of panels and a plurality of rods are mounted between the base plate and the top plate. The spare roll of toilet paper is visible between the panels and the rods. The lid sits on top of the toilet paper roll when inserted. When the holder is empty, the lid rests on the bottom of the device to serve as a reminder that the receptacle needs to be refilled.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2012Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Inventors: Robert E. Miele, Sr., Judy A. Calandrino
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Patent number: 8371447Abstract: A portable caddy, comprising: a base portion; a handle portion removably secured to an upper surface of the base portion, the handle portion having a pair of support members and an elongated member extending therebetween, the handle portion being configured to rotatably support a roll of paper towels above the upper surface of the base portion; a plurality of recessed areas disposed in the upper surface; and an opening in a side wall of the base portion, the opening providing access to a receiving area disposed between the upper surface and a bottom surface of the base portion, wherein the receiving area is configured to store a plurality of plates therein and wherein the opening allows removal of the plates from the receiving area and a rotatable base portion securable to a lower surface of the base portion, wherein the rotatable base portion allows the portable caddy to be rotated with respect to the rotatable base portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2011Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Inventors: Mark Dewolf, Michael Tomaszewski
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Patent number: 8359990Abstract: A bobbin holding member holds a bobbin, and the bobbin holding member includes a body portion that holds detachably an outer periphery of a brim portion provided to both ends of a middle body section of the bobbin, wherein the body portion includes a fitting portion and a fitting target portion to be fitted to the fitting portion of any of the other bobbin holding members.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2009Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Yoko Totsu
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Publication number: 20130001113Abstract: A device and system for storing and organizing gift wrapping paper and all accessories necessary to wrap gifts in a convenient and practical container, comprising a rectangular fabric container similar to a hanging luggage bag having multiple pockets of various sizes. The inside contains pouches and Velcro straps to support items in vertical and horizontal positions. The device also contains internal rings to secure multiple rolls of wrapping paper as well as various pockets, pouches and enclosures.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventor: Adam S. Levine
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Patent number: 8292071Abstract: The present invention provides a structure for storing coreless roll paper R having a hollow portion in the axis portion instead of a winding core, wherein the structure includes an outer case 2 for storing roll paper R; and a lower holding member 3 and an upper holding member 4 respectively having concave portions 31,41 each having an inside diameter that closely matches the outside diameter of the roll paper R, each of the lower holding member 3 and the upper holding member 4 having an external shape that fits the outer case 2, wherein the lower holding member 3 is disposed in the outer case 2 with the concave portion 31 facing upward, and the upper holding member 4 is disposed in the outer case 2 at the location above the lower holding member 3 with its concave portion 41 facing downward.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2008Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takashi Il, Toshifusa Hirano, Wataru Oyama, Hisato Yoshii
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Patent number: 8286794Abstract: A medical organizer provides a professional, such as an anesthetist, quick access to the various items needed during a medical procedure without the need to turn away from the procedure. The organizer is formed of main housing that stabilizes various lines, such as circuit lines, IV lines, suction line etc., and also holds narcotics locked until needed. A secondary housing is removably held within the main housing and holds various implements such as catheters, swabs, alcohol, syringes and vials, waste receptacles, gauze, etc. The main housing can be secured to an IV post or operating room bed rail with the secondary housing held therein, or the secondary housing can be deployed and secured separately.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2010Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Inventor: Victor Agadzi
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Publication number: 20120234705Abstract: A partition assembly kit, includes a receptacle, a first strap, and a first zipper having a length greater than 50% a height of a standard-sized entry way. The strap and the first zipper are provided within the receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: ZIPWALL, LLCInventor: Jeffrey P. Whittemore
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Patent number: 8251076Abstract: Oral hygiene case with dental floss lid compartment, refers to the present invention an improved case with lid compartment to hold dental floss or ribbon, and for keeping a toothbrush or toothpaste in its body that presents constructivity and advanced design with access to the cases body (1) interior concomitant with opening the dental floss lid compartment (2) for use, presents also length and intern volume flexibility, accessories to hang, allowing change of its shape, saving the use of pollutant materials, showing excellent cost-benefit ratio.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2008Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Inventor: Nilson Altair de Souza
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Patent number: 8251208Abstract: A flat roll gift wrap package has an elongated form with planar opposed sides and convex arcuate transitions between the sides. Flexible material in sheet form, such as, for example, paper or plastic, can be wound about the form without formation of creases or folds at the arcuate transitions. Printed patterns applied to the flexible material in sheet form are visible in full or repeated one or more times on the material which extends over the planar opposed sides of the form. Multiple flat roll gift wrap packages are combined in display packages or envelopes, poly bags or boxes and stacked on the planar sides of the flat rolls or with the arcuate transitions of the flat rolls arranged side-by-side. Retail displays of flat roll gift wrap products include flat rolls of gift wrap sheet material contained in envelopes which are suspended or otherwise held in a generally vertical orientation upon a retail displays.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2009Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: American Greetings CorporationInventors: Scott Morrissey, David E. Blinderman, Joel Hageman
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Publication number: 20120067768Abstract: A tape container aid kit includes a cylindrical spool having substantially circular first and second spool edges longitudinally separated by a spool sidewall defining a spool circumference. An elongate piece of adhesive-backed tape is coiled around the spool circumference. A containing chamber, cooperatively defined by first and second end coverings and the spool sidewall, is wholly enclosed when both of the first and second end coverings are spanning the spool sidewall. At least one of the first and second end coverings is configured to selectively allow access to the containing chamber from outside the tape container aid kit. A plurality of accessory items are located inside the containing chamber. Each of the accessory items bears a categorical relationship to a type of the adhesive-backed tape, such that the accessory items and the adhesive-backed tape collectively form a tape container aid kit of a given categorical type.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: KENNETH E. JAEGER, Keith D. Gutierrez
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Publication number: 20110308193Abstract: A packaged construction material includes a housing, a roll of construction material such as a roll of building wall sheathing fabric located within the housing and a hanging device engaged with the housing for hanging the packaged construction material on the belt or other article of clothing worn by a construction worker or on a scaffolding or other support structure. A kit including the packaged rolled construction material and a sufficient amount of fluid membrane to be used on combination with the rolled construction material to impart a secondary weather barrier to a building wall substrate is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: Construction Research & Technology GmbHInventor: David A. Smith
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Publication number: 20110192522Abstract: A partition assembly kit including a receptacle, a sheet of material of a sufficient size to cover a standard-sized entry way, a roll of double-sided tape comprising a carrier material having a high-tack adhesive material on a first side of the carrier material and a low-tack adhesive material on a second side of the carrier material, wherein the first side of the carrier material has a peel adhesion greater than the second side of the carrier material, and at least one zipper having a length greater than 50% the height of the standard-sized entry way.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: ZIPWALL, LLC.Inventor: Jeffrey P. Whittemore
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Publication number: 20110094906Abstract: A dryer sheet having a semi-absorbent fabric substrate, contains customized complex fragrance as a major ingredient in the sheet, or a kit of plural dryer sheets containing different customized complex fragrances as major ingredients in the sheets, usable to impart a desired fragrance onto clothing using a non-heat tumble dryer cycle. The dryer sheets are sealed in packages ready for use, and are provided with indicia indicating the contained fragrances, the expected longevity of the fragrance on the clothing, and, optionally, the applicable type of compatible clothing textiles, the “green” category of the ingredients and effective expiration date.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Inventor: DENNIS THOMAS
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Publication number: 20110068025Abstract: A partition assembly kit including a receptacle, a sheet of material of a sufficient size to cover a standard-sized entry way, a roll of double-sided tape comprising a carrier material having a high-tack adhesive material on a first side of the carrier material and a low-tack adhesive material on a second side of the carrier material, wherein the first side of the carrier material has a peel adhesion greater than the second side of the carrier material, and at least one zipper having a length greater than 50% the height of the standard-sized entry way.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Applicant: ZIPWALL, LLC.Inventor: Jeffrey P. Whittemore
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Patent number: 7878330Abstract: A portable caddy, comprising: a base portion; a handle portion removably secured to an upper surface of the base portion, the handle portion having a pair of support members and an elongated member extending therebetween, the handle portion being configured to rotatably support a roll of paper towels above the upper surface of the base portion; a plurality of recessed areas disposed in the upper surface; and an opening in a side wall of the base portion, the opening providing access to a receiving area disposed between the upper surface and a bottom surface of the base portion, wherein the receiving area is configured to store a plurality of plates therein and wherein the opening allows removal of the plates from the receiving area.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Inventors: Mark Dewolf, Michael Tomaszewski
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Patent number: 7866472Abstract: A combined greeting and gift set comprising a greetings scroll (10) carrying printed matter and having a region for the insertion of a personal message by the user, means (14) to maintain the scroll in its rolled/up condition, a container (18) for housing the scroll and at least one gift (22), the container being at least partially transparent to enable the scroll (10) and gift (22) to be seen from the outside of the container (18) and having access means (32d, 32e) enabling the scroll (10) to be selectively removed and returned to the container (18) without disturbing the gift or gifts (22).Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2004Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Inventor: Karen Aylward
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Publication number: 20100314266Abstract: A housing for accommodating at least one gas stopper, comprising at least one inlet opening for an empty tube, wherein a glass fiber cable runs in the empty tube, wherein the housing has at least one holder for at least one gas stopper or at least one attachment element for the holder for the at least one gas stopper, and at least one outlet opening for the glass fiber cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: ADC GmbHInventor: Oliver Hartmann
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Patent number: 7832559Abstract: Nested rolled sheet material packages have multiple rolls of sheet material each with unique internal and external diameters and nested and held in a telescoping arrangement by a package fixture which fits within a portion of each roll and which is contacted by an end of each roll so that a portion of each roll is visible. The package fixture may be generally planar, cylindrical or conical, and may further include steps for contact with ends of each of the rolls.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2007Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: American Greetings CorporationInventors: Mike Hansborough, Joel T. Hageman, Jamie O. Morehead
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Patent number: 7775350Abstract: A bathroom tissue including a tissue roll core substantially cylindrical in shape. The tissue roll core includes a void for receiving a rod of the standard sized bathroom tissue roll dispenser. The tissue roll core may be substantially impermeable to moisture and include an aperture. A dry tissue roll is wound about the tissue roll core. An opening in the wound dry tissue roll extends to the aperture. A wet tissue roll is housed within the tissue roll core, and may be accessed through the opening and aperture. The wet tissue roll may rotate independently of the dry tissue roll. The wet tissue roll may be pre-moistened with any suitable solution including at least one of a saline solution, alcohol, amphoteric surfactants, humectants, thickeners and preservatives. The bathroom tissue roll includes a weight, or the void is off-center, for orientating the bathroom tissue roll such that the opening is accessible.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2008Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Inventor: Matthew Ross Palamountain
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Patent number: 7743921Abstract: A product shipping and display carton includes a display box and a shipping sleeve. The display box has a removable panel portion below a top rail defining a product viewing window in the display box. The top rail positioned to hold elongated, tubular shaped product within the display box. The product viewing window having a length that is generally smaller than a length of elongated, tubular shaped product to be contained within the display box. The top rail adapted to hold elongated, tubular shaped product within the display box and to allow a customer to remove elongated, tubular shaped product from the display box by displacing part of the elongated, tubular shaped product outwardly through the product viewing window, and displacing the elongated, tubular shaped product in a second direction that is angled to a face of the product-restraining rail until the elongated, tubular shaped product clears the product-restraining rail.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2006Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Walgreen Co.Inventors: William Hubbs, Christopher Galardi, James Trappani
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Patent number: 7717266Abstract: A packaging method for sanitary items, the preferred embodiment of which is a diapering kit. In the diapering kit example, one or more diaper wipe(s) (12) are rolled around a disposal bag (10). The disposal bag folds back over the wipes, and a diaper (20) is rolled around it. The disposal bag is closed by a releasable closure (18), leaving the closed end of the disposal bag exposed, and folds back over the rolled diaper. A third reusable closure (22) closes the disposal bag at the other end of the rolled diaper, and the disposal bag folds back over the rolled diaper to the half-way point where it is closed tightly around the rolled diaper by a fourth releasable closure (32). Four additional item storage locations are created within the disposal bag, with potential for storing several different material types.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2006Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Inventor: Lisa Ice
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Publication number: 20100107948Abstract: A bobbin holding member holds a bobbin, and the bobbin holding member includes a body portion that holds detachably an outer periphery of a brim portion provided to both ends of a middle body section of the bobbin, wherein the body portion includes a fitting portion and a fitting target portion to be fitted to the fitting portion of any of the other bobbin holding members.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Yoko Totsu
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Patent number: 7681725Abstract: A container may comprise a reservoir that may be associated with a dispensing opening or a closure element of the container. The reservoir may transfer a transferable material, such as a fragrance composition or skin health benefit ingredient, to the container's content.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2007Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: The Procter and Gamble CompanyInventors: Joerg Mueller, Yessica De Nardin, Ursula Christina Glaser, Robert M. Hubbard, Lamia Delphine Mimassi, Cornelia Schmidt, Naka Seidel
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Publication number: 20100051485Abstract: A flat roll gift wrap package has an elongated form with planar opposed sides and convex arcuate transitions between the sides. Flexible material in sheet form, such as, for example, paper or plastic, can be wound about the form without formation of creases or folds at the arcuate transitions. Printed patterns applied to the flexible material in sheet form are visible in full or repeated one or more times on the material which extends over the planar opposed sides of the form. Multiple flat roll gift wrap packages are combined in display packages or envelopes, poly bags or boxes and stacked on the planar sides of the flat rolls or with the arcuate transitions of the flat rolls arranged side-by-side. Retail displays of flat roll gift wrap products include flat rolls of gift wrap sheet material contained in envelopes which are suspended or otherwise held in a generally vertical orientation upon a retail displays.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventors: Scott Morrissey, David E. Blinderman, Joel Hageman
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Patent number: 7578387Abstract: A consumer tote for a roll of wallpaper is provided having an exterior which has an access flap, a core access opening and, when the access flap is closed, a gap between the access flap and an adjacent edge of the exterior, an interior for rotatably locating a core in alignment with the core access opening, a coupling attached to the end of the core adjacent the core access opening, and a handle on the exterior. The coupling is arranged to engage a driving spindle through the core access opening that rotates the core for feeding of the wallpaper onto the core via the gap. The handle is formed by two handle portions which fold from respective positions on either side of the gap to a cooperating position in which openings in each handle portion align to form a grip.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2006Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: Silverbrook Research Pty LtdInventors: Kia Silverbrook, Tobin Allen King, Janette Faye Lee
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Publication number: 20090194438Abstract: A sticker package includes a sticker assembly and a package case. The sticker assembly includes an elongate strip of flexible film and a continuously extended sticker attached to a surface of the flexible film. The sticker has a projection area on the surface of the flexible film that is smaller than the surface area of the surface of the flexible film. The package case includes upper and lower lids. The upper lid is bulged to form a receiving compartment. The lower lid is cut to form an opening. The sticker assembly is wound up as a roll received and retained in the receiving compartment with a leading end extending out of the case through the opening. To use, the sticker assembly is pulled off the package case through the opening and the sticker is then allowed to peel off the flexible film.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2008Publication date: August 6, 2009Inventor: Shih-Feng Lee
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Patent number: 7523828Abstract: A portable caddy, comprising: a base portion; a handle portion removably secured to an upper surface of the base portion, the handle portion having a pair of support members and an elongated member extending therebetween, the handle portion being configured to rotatably support a roll of paper towels above the upper surface of the base portion; a plurality of recessed areas disposed in the upper surface; and an opening in a side wall of the base portion, the opening providing access to a receiving area disposed between the upper surface and a bottom surface of the base portion, wherein the receiving area is configured to store a plurality of plates therein and wherein the opening allows removal of the plates from the receiving area.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2008Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Inventors: Mark Dewolf, Michael Tomaszewski
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Publication number: 20090065381Abstract: A brush with a compartment containing one or more single-use size roll or rolls of auxiliary or emergency toilet tissue. The compartment protects the roll or rolls from ordinary damaging forces such as wear, dirt and moisture.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2007Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventors: Allen Garrett Burnett, Kenneth Howard Otto
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Publication number: 20090057169Abstract: Spindles attachments and replacement spindles for use with a coreless tissue roll or a flexible core rolled tissue product are generally disclosed. In one embodiment, a spindle attachment having an elongated tube is generally disclosed. Each end portion of the spindle attachment is tapered at an angle of less than 45°. The elongated tube defines a circular opening that extends through the center of the elongated tube. In another embodiment, an armed spindle for use in place of a traditional spindle is generally disclosed. The armed spindle includes a pair of opposing pegs connected to at least 4 arms. Each arm has a pair of end portions that extend away from the center axis of the armed spindle to a middle portion. Also, a kit is disclosed that includes both a spindle attachment or an armed spindle and at least one rolled tissue product.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2007Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventors: Benjamin Joseph Kruchoski, Thomas Gerard Shannon
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Patent number: 7497327Abstract: A system for applying wallboard finishing compound comprising a container with an opening and tray sized and shaped to fit within the opening. The tray has a first chamber for receiving the wallboard finishing compound and a second chamber having a grip formed therein. The tray is further shaped to receive a joint knife and a roll of tape. A lid is sized and shaped to cover the opening and enclose the tray in the container.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2006Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: National Gypsum Properties, LLCInventors: Steven M. Martinez, Lee Holder
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Publication number: 20090045083Abstract: A stand alone bathroom accessory that provides a convenient way to store necessary bath room items while saving valuable counter space, providing ease of accessibility to supplies while adding elegance to the bathroom décor. The 4 ON 1 STAND consists of paper towel holder, toilet paper holder, disinfectant and air freshener holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2007Publication date: February 19, 2009Inventor: Earl Lee Vaults, JR.
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Publication number: 20090008276Abstract: An automated bag is provided that is made from a plastic film, with a filling opening, a front wall, a back wall and a back wall extended in the area of the filling opening to form a bag flap, wherein the front wall and the back wall are welded together on their longitudinal sides to form side walls and on a transverse side opposite the filling opening to form a bottom seam, wherein the bag has an extension projecting beyond the bottom seam and at least the bag flap is connected removably with a bag flap of an additional bag and the extension is connected continuously with the bags.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2008Publication date: January 8, 2009Inventor: Jakob Schneider
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Patent number: 7428966Abstract: A kit providing at least one roll of a convolutely wound web material and at least one roll-support adapter and a method of marketing the kit. The roll-support adapter interfaces with an existing roll-holding fixture to increase the single roll capacity of the roll holder and to hold and dispense the roll of convolutely wound web material. The kit may provide rolls having a diameter larger than the capacity of the existing roll-holding fixture.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2004Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John Patrick Goodall, Kara Marie Cain, Michael Bernard Dugas, Donald William Yelton