With Specified Nonfood Characteristic; E.g., Mirror Patents (Class 206/542)
  • Patent number: 11136163
    Abstract: A storage device (organizer) with a unique flat top lifting handle and having separate storage regions designed to accommodate common sandwich ingredients. Having a flat surface lifting handle enables other items to be placed on that surface thus saving space. The preferred embodiment of the invention has a middle compartment to hold bottles with an end compartment on either end—the walls of which also provide support for the bottles. One of the end compartments has a lid to ensure proper humidified environment to keep greens fresh and the other can accommodate a knife and a tray for extra storage. The middle compartment also has a single removable socket to fit two pump bottles for condiments. The device is intended for everyday use in a refrigerator and for easy transfer to a cooler. However, being a storage device, its use is not limited to food products or inside a refrigerator and maybe used outside the refrigerator as well wherever space saving is desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Inventor: Jose P Uthuppan
  • Patent number: 11008142
    Abstract: A lid and scoop assembly for a container is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Berry Global, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Pietraniec, Derek Reidford
  • Patent number: 10234192
    Abstract: A portable sound equipment comprises an equipment body, and the equipment body is mainly composed of a box body and a box cover capable of being folded and unfolded. A heat preservation cavity is arranged in the box body; and a sealing cover of the box cover is connected to an opening of the heat preservation cavity. The portable sound equipment has multiple functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: NINGBO RIXING ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yong Tang
  • Patent number: 10220980
    Abstract: A hands free popcorn bucket for removably mounting in a recess of a cup holder. An upper container is joined to a hollow base that is extended into the cup holder recess. A rim is formed at the bottom of the upper container preventing the bucket from rocking back and forth when resting atop an arm of a chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Inventor: Christopher W. Randazzo
  • Patent number: 10029821
    Abstract: A container with a scoop. The container is adapted to retain the scoop in an opening of the container so that the scoop remains readily accessible to a user. The opening has a slot or a channel defined in an interior sidewall that is adapted to receive a tab and a free end of a handle that extend from a cup portion of the scoop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Ghost, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Warren Haverland, Daniel Lourenco
  • Patent number: 9468200
    Abstract: A tip-up organizer for buckets preferably includes a top retention ring, a bottom retention ring and at least two support poles. Each retention ring preferably includes two fixed projections and at least four flexible projections. Each side of the fixed projection includes a tip-up slot, which is sized to receive a thickness of a tip-up base. One side of the flexible projection includes a tip-up slot, which is sized to receive a thickness of the tip-up base. Each fixed projection preferably includes a pole bore, which is sized to receive an end of the support pole. The support pole may be retained in the pole bore with any suitable method, such as threads. An outer diameter of the top and bottom retention rings are preferably sized to be slidably received by an inner perimeter of a large bucket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Inventors: Keith A. Davis, Michael J. Davis
  • Patent number: 9462360
    Abstract: The present invention is intended to be used in a variety of situations where the user desires to have a high-quality portable audio device. On the market today, there cannot be found a rugged, portable audio device aimed at average users and containing expected elements such as (1) high-quality audio components, (2) an internal power source, (3) an integrated fool-proof charging and power management system and (4) the ability to protect the internal components while still retaining the intended purpose of the original container. The present invention contains the elements above and utilizes them in a way that is different from all previous inventions. All other inventions appear to be expensive, hefty in size and weight, require separate purchase of power sources and charging systems and eliminate the intended purpose of the original container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Inventor: Luke Harold Schumann
  • Patent number: 9341403
    Abstract: A cooler includes a bottom portion and a top portion. The bottom portion includes a body defining an insulated first compartment. The top portion includes a bottom cover and a top cover. The bottom cover is operable to enclose the first compartment and includes a bottom cover body defining a second compartment. The bottom cover body includes a speaker, a power input, and an auxiliary input, and a top cover operable to enclose the second compartment. The top cover is operable to enclose the second compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Cole A. Conrad, Kyle Harvey, Timothy Janda, Paul Rossetto
  • Publication number: 20150136642
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a paperboard structure designed to house a product, e.g. but not limited to a candy or chocolate bar, such that the combination forms a giftable paperboard structure. In this way, the paperboard structure serves as both a greeting card and as packaging for a gift, such as a candy bar or other product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventor: Patrick A. Shields
  • Patent number: 8967381
    Abstract: A snack holder includes a generally frustoconical or cone shaped upper cup section and a frustoconical or cone shaped lower support section with the upper section having a circular lower base panel in opposed relation to and adhesively attached to a circular top support panel of the lower support section and wherein the radius of the upper section lower base panel has a greater radius than the circular top support panel of the lower section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Inventors: Joseph D. Cassese, James Hicswa
  • Patent number: 8820367
    Abstract: An activity and storage bag is includes a central compartment for holding one or more removable objects. The central compartment has an inner surface that is water-resistant and an outer surface. The activity and storage bag further includes a wallet attached to the outer surface of the central compartment for storing wallet items. The wallet includes an external flap that folds out from and attaches back with an internal flap that is connected to the outer surface of the central compartment. The activity and storage bag further includes one or more side pockets attached to the outer surface of the central compartment adjacent to the wallet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Inventor: Cathi Reyes
  • Publication number: 20140190865
    Abstract: A bag for the transportation of table settings. The bag may have multiple compartments with multiple sections within the compartments. The sections may be configured to fit table setting items to prevent damage during transportation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Inventor: Jenny Lee Cecconi
  • Patent number: 8672135
    Abstract: A multi-functional survival kit includes a multi-part canteen for storing water, but that can also be broken down into a basin, a parabolic lid, and a cap. The basin, parabolic lid and cap can be used standalone or in conjunction with one another to provide various survival functions. A mirrored concave surface of the parabolic lid provides a means for starting a fire, while a basin handle of the basin allows the basin to be used for cooking purposes. The basin handle has a viewing space that can be used with the cap, which includes a compass, as a directional sight when the basin handle is pivoted ninety degrees. For transport, the canteen can be stored in a carrying case, which includes a strap to which a paracord can be attached. A pan, mess kit, and metal match are also included and stored in the carrying case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Inventor: Jeffery J Hymack
  • Patent number: 8631942
    Abstract: Embodiments of a food container including a media player are provided. In some embodiments, the food container has an exterior, and the food container comprises at least one compartment sized and dimensioned to accommodate food. Additionally, the food container includes a media player configured to play media content. The container and/or media player includes at least one device that serves as an input device to select media content in the media player of for later play and activation device to activate the play of the selected media content. In another embodiment the container and/or media player includes two devices, one to select media content and another to activate play of the selected media content. The media content can be, for example, a message from a parent or other meal maker to a child for later play by the child during the day.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: MJ Connection, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Levy, Marlon Carter
  • Patent number: 7997412
    Abstract: A container comprises a storage compartment and a lid. The storage compartment may be formed of plastic, and may include indicia of measuring. The lid may be removably attached to the storage compartment by a latching mechanism. The latching mechanism may be sturdy enough to contain the contents of the storage compartment, even when those contents are substantially heavy. The contents of the storage compartment may pass through an opening in the lid. The opening may be covered by a removably attached closure, and the closure may include indicia of measuring. The closure may thus be removed from the lid, and used as a measuring device. A scoop may be removably attached to the inside of the lid, may include indicia of measuring, and may be used as a measuring device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Wilton Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Lou Henry, Chris Mellen, Jennifer Courington, Jeff Chiu, Sarah Mault
  • Patent number: 7947928
    Abstract: A slow cooker for heating food stuffs includes a housing defining a heating cavity and a housing rim. A heating element is disposed within the housing to heat the heating cavity. A container has a generally hollow interior and a container rim and is shaped and sized to fit within the heating cavity for heating thereof by the heating element. A lid is sized and shaped to at least partially cover an opening of the container and includes a gasket around an outer edge thereof for sealing engagement with the container rim. The slow cooker further includes at least one clip for selectively retaining the lid in sealing engagement with the container rim to inhibit leakage of the food stuffs. The at least one clip is an over-the-center clip and includes a hook and a catch to selectively retain the lid in sealing engagement with the container rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald G. Tynes, John D. Barnes, Guoyao Ye
  • Patent number: 7913849
    Abstract: A lunch box system includes a hollow body, two lids, a handle, and interchangeable display inserts. The hollow body has an external rib around the sides of the hollow body. The external rib defines holes along its length. The handle detachably secures to any two of the holes. The lids cover the open ends of the hollow body and each has tabs on their exterior for detachably securing the display inserts. Other accessories may also be detachably secured to the holes of the external rib.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Inventors: Cynthia P. Pedrazzi, Paul D. Pedrazzi, Daniel K. Harden
  • Patent number: 7857135
    Abstract: A combination product/napkin package is provided. The combination package includes a product wrapper and a napkin. The product wrapper comprises a sheet of flexible film that is foldable around the product and has edges sealable around a periphery to enclose and seal the product therein. The napkin is affixed to the wrapper at a position outside the sealed product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: McKee Foods Kingman, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard K. Martin, R. Gordon Bentley, Scott D. Cline
  • Patent number: 7815050
    Abstract: A combination product/napkin package is provided. A package includes a product wrapper and a finger wiping patch. The product wrapper comprises a sheet of flexible film that is foldable around the product and has edges sealable around a periphery to enclose and seal the product therein. The finger wiping patch is a textured surface of foaming ink absorbent resin, tacky resin, or a textured material applied to the wrapper at a position outside the sealed product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: McKee Foods Kingman, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard K. Martin, R. Gordon Bentley
  • Patent number: 7806271
    Abstract: A container for recreational or food items comprises a housing with a handle and a lid made of durable plastic and a compartment inside the housing. A portable CD player/radio and a battery compartment for rechargeable batteries are built in the housing under the compartment. The face of the CD player/radio with controls, display, and the front of a CD drawer being built onto the bottom of a front face of the housing, an AC adaptor jack and a first speaker for the CD player/radio are built into one side of the housing, a headset jack and a second speaker for the CD player/radio are built into another side of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Inventor: Leona M. Kraska
  • Publication number: 20100236974
    Abstract: A lunch box system includes a hollow body, two lids, a handle, and interchangeable display inserts. The hollow body has an external rib around the sides of the hollow body. The external rib defines holes along its length. The handle detachably secures to any two of the holes. The lids cover the open ends of the hollow body and each has tabs on their exterior for detachably securing the display inserts. Other accessories may also be detachably secured to the holes of the external rib.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventors: Cynthia P. Pedrazzi, Paul D. Pedrazzi, Daniel K. Harden
  • Patent number: 7748536
    Abstract: A snack holder includes a generally cylindrical cup sized and shaped lower section and a larger container or multiple container upper or adjacent section for holding snack foods, additional cups and the like. The snack holder is formed from a single sheet of paper or foldable material that is cut and folded into a desired configuration having a lower or bottom frustoconical or truncated cylindrical section, and an upper generally rectangular parallelepiped container section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Inventors: Joseph D. Cassese, James Hicswa
  • Patent number: 7686168
    Abstract: A container for transporting and handling materials such as ice has a side wall having a top, a middle and a bottom. The side wall forms a containing portion. The top has an opening to the containing portion. The side wall has a recess adjacent to the bottom. The container has a bottom wall. The containing portion extends from the bottom wall to the opening. The container has a top handle adjacent to the top of the side wall. The container has a recess handle that extends from the bottom of the side wall to the middle of the side wall adjacent to the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Traex Company
    Inventors: Charles F. Smiley, Michael A. Eckstein
  • Patent number: 7673750
    Abstract: An educational food dish system includes a food supporting member that includes a housing defining a base wall of the food supporting member. The housing includes a top wall, a bottom wall and a perimeter wall extending between the top and bottom walls. The perimeter wall has a slot therein. The top wall is comprised of a transparent material. A plate has an upper surface, a lower surface and an outer edge. The plate is removably positioned between the top and bottom walls. Educational indicia are positioned on the upper surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Inventor: Brent K. Huckert
  • Publication number: 20100051499
    Abstract: The aforementioned dividing mechanism provides optional separation of goods such as prepared food products. The default position of these dividers, aligned with the perimeter, provides the ability to stack the adjoining bucket for convenient storage and allows containment of a large amount of a single product. The active position, extended at the option of the user, creates compartments in which to segregate different products or variations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventor: Mark Edward Snyder, II
  • Patent number: 7485831
    Abstract: A slow cooker for heating of food stuffs includes a housing having a base and a side wall extending therefrom to define a heating cavity within the housing. A heating element is disposed within the housing to heat the heating cavity. A container has a generally hollow interior and a container rim defining an opening for accessing the interior. The interior is capable of retaining the food stuffs therein. The container is shaped and sized to fit within the heating cavity of the housing for heating thereof by the heating element. A lid is sized and shaped to at least partially cover the opening of the container when placed on the container rim. The lid includes a handle. A utensil is included for manipulating the food stuffs. The utensil is removably engageable with the handle of the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald G. Tynes, John D. Barnes, Guoyao Ye
  • Publication number: 20080314787
    Abstract: A combination product/napkin package is provided. A package includes a product wrapper and a finger wiping patch. The product wrapper comprises a sheet of flexible film that is foldable around the product and has edges sealable around a periphery to enclose and seal the product therein. The finger wiping patch is a textured surface of foaming ink absorbent resin, tacky resin, or a textured material applied to the wrapper at a position outside the sealed product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: Richard K. Martin, R. Gordon Bentley
  • Patent number: 7401701
    Abstract: A multi-compartment package attachment apparatus and method for coupling a plurality of items with a package, for example a food package. Printed items such as marketing materials or promotional flyers may be inserted into a first compartment while condiments, napkins, hand-wipes or utensils may be inserted into one or more other compartments. The apparatus may then be fixedly coupled with another package and may also cover or hold prizes for example. One or more compartments may comprise thermal protective layers to keep condiments from melting when hot food packages are stacked. Thermochromic materials may be used to show temperatures of items in compartments. Each compartment may utilize any technique for enclosing an item. Embodiments may be constructed from materials that allow underlying package branding to be visible when the embodiment is coupled with the package or may be coupled to an area of a package not covering existing branding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Inventor: Diana Daitch
  • Publication number: 20080149524
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to food product containers comprising one or more dental cleaning devices, such as dental floss, toothpicks, and plaque-removing strips. The dental cleaning device may be disposed in a packet. The food product container may further comprise additional cleaning devices, breath freshening devices, and text or messages, such as advertisements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventor: William B. Rademaker
  • Patent number: 7387202
    Abstract: A convenient, portable, “all-in-one” kit that contains all of the feeding accessories that a child would require for a meal, and also provides a sanitary environment for eating the meal. The kit is comprised of members including a container member, which is a cup; and closing member, which is a lid with a controlled-flow drinking spout. The cup fitted with the lid is commonly known as a sippy cup. The lidded cup serves as an enclosure for the other members of the kit. The kit also includes a utensil member, such as a spoon or fork or both. The entire kit is inexpensive and therefore disposable after a single usage. A unique feature about the kit is the inclusion of a protective member that is a specialized sheet that can be adhesively fastened to a table or highchair and, as such, provides a sanitary zone for eating the meal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Neat Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: James T. Beaty
  • Patent number: 7360256
    Abstract: A food container and bib wherein the container may be in the form of a sack or box for receiving prepared foods and the bib will be in folded form and removably attached to the container to facilitate use of the bib during the consumption of the foods in the container to avoid soiling of clothing. The bib includes a hanger and is folded and compact, and unfoldable so that it may be easily and quickly hung from a user's neck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Inventors: Leroy Jiles, Lavon Jiles
  • Publication number: 20080017544
    Abstract: A meal kit is provided to facilitate providing utensils, mats, and other items. In one embodiment, the items are particularly suited for use by children. Meal kit items may include one or more of a mat, a straw, utensils and a wipe. In one embodiment, the mat is has an adhesive backing for sticking to an eating surface. In another embodiment, the straw is flexible and/or has a point for piercing a fluid container, such as a juice container. In other embodiments the meal kit includes crayons, activity books, stickers, and/or toys. Indicia may be provided to individualize the meal kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventor: Andrea Amsden
  • Patent number: 7264120
    Abstract: A container lid includes a recess that rotatably houses a dial. The dial may be manufactured from the material of the package in which the lid is sold, or the package in which an item being stored in the container is sold. The dial includes a handle that is pivotable between a stowed position folded into an upper surface of the dial and an operative position pivoted away from the upper surface of the dial. In a first disclosed example, the dial includes information displayed thereon, while the lid includes a pointer that generally points toward the recess. To point to a particular information on the dial, the dial can be rotated until the pointer generally points to the particular information on the dial. In a second disclosed example, the lid includes information displayed thereon around the recess, while the dial includes a pointer that points radially outward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert R. Turvey, Lawrence C. Stanos
  • Patent number: 7175041
    Abstract: A cap/utensil combination having a cap having a cap top with an inner surface having at least a contact area thereof that is substantially smooth, and having at least one upwardly standing sidewall attached to the cap top, sidewall having an inner surface. The inner surface of the sidewall has a rib structure. A utensil has first and second points of contact with sections of the rib structure and at least partially along an axis of symmetry of the utensil and a third point of contact at least partially within a contact plane through the axis of symmetry, the contact plane being substantially perpendicular to a plane of the inner surface of the cap top. The three-points of contact ensure that the utensil is securely held within the cap, and yet is readily removable therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Phoenix Closures, Inc.
    Inventor: Len Ekkert
  • Patent number: 7013671
    Abstract: A liquid container is encased in an insulated jacket type pack, which has back-straps and a handle for ease of carrying, pockets for storage and zippered openings for access to the liquid container. The liquid container has recessed drink holders located near the bottom of the container with another recessed opening for sandwich type storage. The container has a spout at the top for drinking or pouring liquid from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Inventor: Daniel H. Bolda
  • Patent number: 7004323
    Abstract: A lunch box includes a housing that has top and bottom surfaces. The housing further has sidewalls integral with the bottom surface and preferably extending upwardly therefrom. Support members are secured to the plurality of sidewalls. The divider plates are removably attachable to the support members. A divider bar is slidably positionable into corresponding slots on the divider plates. The divider bar also has slots formed along a length thereof. Divider members have a plurality of slots formed therein for selectively engaging the divider bar. The divider bar and the plurality of divider members advantageously cooperate with each other for maintaining food products during transportation. The lunch box further has a zipper for attaching the top surface to the housing. A flexible handle is also connected to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Inventor: Theresa H. Symonds
  • Patent number: 6808072
    Abstract: A cleaning member, specifically a pad or cloth which is preferably saturated with a wet cleansing solution and is retained within a sealed enclosure and attached to, embedded in or in some way captured by a food holding means to facilitate cleansing during and after consuming of said food.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Inventors: Peter Sedgwick Snedeker, James Phyfe Snedeker
  • Publication number: 20040200739
    Abstract: ACCESSORY FOR DRINKING GLASSES that cools and maintains the temperature of the glass contents thanks to the presence of a thermal clamp (1), at the same time providing protection from the direct action of the sun to the external surface, in addition acting as an advertising or informative carrier. In order to do this it is constructed from a thermal clamp (1) that is adapted to the shape of the glass (2) having an extension at one point along its perimeter (3) with some union elements (4) at the free end for the connection of the rod (5), at the other end of which there are some connection elements (6) for the fixing of the body (7) that acts as the advertising or informative element. In turn, the rod (5) has a connection element (8) at a point on its perimeter which clips onto the rim of the glass to prevent the thermal clamp (1) sliding down the glass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2004
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventor: Miguel Gonzalez Escobar
  • Publication number: 20040031720
    Abstract: A lunch and interchangeable graphic carrier includes a container, a divider, a first zipper, a second zipper and a plurality of graphics. The container has a first half portion with a first side edge and a second half portion with a second side edge. The divider has a first side edge and a second side edge. Each of the first and second zippers has a fastening track, a complementary fastening and a track linking the fastening track to the complementary fastening track. The first zipper mechanically couples the first side edge of the container to the first side edge of the divider to form a first compartment. The second side edge of the container mechanically couples to the second side edge of the divider to form a second compartment. The second zipper mechanically couples to the second side edge of the container to allow access to the second compartment. A plurality of removable graphics or illustrations disposed in the second compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventor: Richard Evan Simpson
  • Publication number: 20040016673
    Abstract: A meal container that retains food and beverages while providing the ability to play a game. The meal container is generally a rectangular shaped receptacle that consists of a cover or lid, a base, and an outer wall. The lid and the base are separated by the outer wall and form an opening between them to receive the food and beverages. The lid pivots between an open position and a closed position. In the open position, the lid has an interior surface that displays and provides a game for use by the owner or child. It is also contemplated that different games may be substituted in the lid of the meal container to keep the owner or child entertained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventor: Ronald H. Kovich
  • Patent number: 6609942
    Abstract: The present invention is a toy for amusement. The toy has a panel having one or more spherical toy balls, commonly known as “floating eyeballs,” Jet Balls™ or Glide Balls™, affixed to the panel in a bulging manner. The panel may have graphic depictions including human, insect, animal, or creature-like facial features on both its front and back surfaces. Alternately, one or both sides of the panel can be an interactive surface, whereby the user creates his own artwork around the eyes. The panel can be hingedly connected to a base container to create a toy box, or a lunch box, or a lunch bag, or backpack such that when the panel is turned over or opened, a new panel bearing different features or the interactive surface appears. The panel and spherical toy ball(s) together make an entertaining three-dimensional representation that can be controlled by the user to create a visual effect in which the spherical toy ball(s) move about in a manner similar to human-like eye movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Accord Publishing LTD
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Cole, Kenneth H. Fleck
  • Patent number: 6604645
    Abstract: A lid (2) for a container (1) which lid comprises: a cover portion (5) adapted to extend over the container (1); an implement (3) adapted for use with contents (27) of the container, and a hinge (4, 6) connecting the cover portion (5) to the implement (3), wherein the implement is adapted to be rotated about the hinge (4, 6) into a storage position in which the implement lies against the cover portion. The cover portion may also be provided with an anti-tamper device or a tamper resistant or tamper proof arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: Auslid Enterprises Pty LTD A.C.N.
    Inventor: Vladimir Vaupotic
  • Publication number: 20030029770
    Abstract: Food preparation kits and organizing systems include a case for containing combinations of spices and/or utensils and cooking accessories. A case may take the form of a book including front and back covers connected by a spine portion. Spices may be organized and retained inside the case along with utensils such as knives, tongs and measuring spoons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventor: Mary Ann MacKinnon
  • Patent number: 6516951
    Abstract: A display container formed from a one-piece blank and having a base panel and four side panels, wherein a portion of the base panel is folded up to form an internal compartment. A triangular segment of the front panel is folded against the side of the internal compartment to stabilize same. Individual food servings are held by the main part of the container while appropriate utensils are held in the internal compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: Kraft Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Sears, Paul T. Collier
  • Publication number: 20030024842
    Abstract: A portable condiment container having a reservoir and a preferably having a removable and resealable lid or cover, and also having a covered adhesive attached to the exterior bottom portion of said reservoir such that the device can be resealably attached to a stable surface by first removing the liner from the adhesive attached to the bottom exterior of the container thus exposing the temporary adhesive, and then pressing the exposed adhesive onto a stable surface such as the dashboard of an automobile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventor: Barbara K. Blink
  • Publication number: 20030015453
    Abstract: A prepared meal kit having foodstuffs suitable for feeding an infant or a toddler is disclosed. The foodstuffs include packaged and ready-to-eat baked items, fruit, vegetable and cereal servings, as well as a liquid serving of formula or juice in a container which also functions as a serving tray. The kit also includes ancillary items such as utensils, napkins, bibs and a toy. The container provides a means for advertisement and brand recognition and may be decorated with thematically-based graphics linked to a particular activity, character or event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Inventors: Maureen A. Ganey, Donald C. Kates
  • Publication number: 20020084206
    Abstract: The lunch box comprising a plurality of stackable, interchangeable food tray assemblies that have compartments in them for the storage of foodstuffs and other items. These stackable, interchangeable food tray assemblies are housed in an enclosure with a lid to protect the contents and a handle to provide ease of transport by the user. The lunch box can be made in a variety of sizes to accommodate the needs of the user and to fit within various size refrigerators. The lunch box can include locking features to hinder unauthorized access to the contents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventor: George Protopapas
  • Patent number: 6412653
    Abstract: The invention relates to a moulded plastic container which defines at least one receptacle for receiving a food material or the like, the container further including a utensil such as a spoon which is frangibly detachable from the container when the utensil is to be used for mixing, stirring or eating purposes. In a preferred form of the invention the moulded plastic container has two receptacles adjacent each other wherein the utensil is provided between the two receptacles along a fold axis between each of the receptacles, the fold axis allowing for the pivoting of each of the receptacles relative to each other for the transferring of contents from one receptacle to the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Carter Holt Harvey Limited
    Inventor: Peter John Waterhouse
  • Patent number: 6371288
    Abstract: My invention is a Student Traveling Kit. The kit is made up of a sturdy carrying case, divided into special compartments and including a lightweight plastic desk top. The kit is also decorated so it can be easily identified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Inventor: Rachel Massey Licata
  • Patent number: 6371298
    Abstract: An adjustable cutting board apparatus for eliminating the user from having to stoop over to use the cutting board. The adjustable cutting board apparatus includes a carrying case having an open front, an open top, and also having side, back, and bottom walls; and also includes a drawer being movably disposed in the carrying case through the open front; and further includes an adjustable cutting board assembly including a plurality of telescoping support members being disposed in the carrying case through said open top, and also including a cutting board being disposed upon the telescoping support members; and also includes fastening members for locking the cutting board to the carrying case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Inventor: Blain C. Bowman