Sealing Or Closing Means For Vent Or Filling Opening Patents (Class 220/361)
  • Patent number: 7886928
    Abstract: A container for a product which off-gases has a container body with a base wall, sidewall and a large mouth at its upper end bounded by a lip and having an outwardly extending shoulder adjacent the upper end of the sidewall, and a foil seal which extends over the mouth and is adhered to the lip. The foil seal having a valve therein permitting gases in the container body to exit there through. A cap having a top wall and a depending skirt with an internal peripheral snap bead abuts the shoulder on the sidewall of the container body. The top wall of the cap has a depending flexible ring seal bearing on the lip and the inside surface of the cap has channels extending downwardly along the inside surface of the skirt. Gas pressure in the container body will cause the valve in the foil seal to release gas from the interior of the container body into the space in the cap and the pressure of the gas in the ring seal is deflected from the lip to allow the gas to flow thereby and outwardly in the channels in the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Silgan Plastics Corporation
    Inventor: Gary L. Mengeu
  • Publication number: 20110031153
    Abstract: A food container system that comprises a tray member that is the primary storage container, a first lid member that is molded to comprise a plurality of recesses of either similar or varying sizes to house various foodstuffs, and optionally a third lid member. When assembled, the foodstuff in the first lid member may be retained by a foil that adheres to the mouths of the recesses or the optional third lid member which may be formed to snugly fit over the recesses of the first lid member. The foodstuffs may be mixed in any combination desired. Embodiments of the invention will include for the tray member that may be releaseably attached to either the first or second lid member via a snap-fit grip mechanism; additionally, the first and second lid members may be releaseably attached to each other in a similar manner. The utility of the container system is magnified through the multi-compartmentalized lid member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: PMP INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Terry Vovan
  • Patent number: 7874660
    Abstract: In one embodiment a closure for a supply container includes: a spout affixed to the container; a plug configured to plug the spout in a partially inserted position from which the plug may be easily removed from the spout and to plug the spout in a fully inserted position from which the plug may not be easily removed from the spout; an opening in the plug through which material in the container may flow when the plug is inserted into the spout; and a breachable seal sealing the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Paul Mark Haines, David M. Hagen
  • Publication number: 20110011869
    Abstract: A protective seal for application onto a beverage can, which is capable by virtue of its geometric configuration of providing efficient sealing against possible contamination that may come into contact with the upper outer portion of the can, and providing high resistance to penetration of substances and/or contaminants onto the can surface by virtue of the cooperation of compressive forces exerted by the surfaces of the protective seal onto the can.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventor: Jacques Pontes
  • Publication number: 20100314394
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cover for a culinary article comprising a lid designed to cover the culinary article and a silicone gasket running around the lid. According to the invention, in the radial direction, the gasket extends at least 10 mm, or ever 15 mm beyond the perimeter of the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: SEB SA
    Inventors: Nathalie Bergeret, Christophe Lorthioir, Pascal Cuillery
  • Patent number: 7798347
    Abstract: A feeding bottle (10) comprises a container (16), a teat (12) and a collar (14) to screw the teat (12) onto and seal the container (16). A vent assembly (18) is mounted between the teat (12) and the container (16) and includes a vent tube (22) passing down to a position close to the base of the container (16) and having a one way valve (34) allowing air to pass into the container (16) on application of suction to the teat (12) but preventing liquid flowing into the vent tube (22), together with a valve flange (36) acting as an anti-choke member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Jackel International Limited
    Inventor: Arnold Edward Rees
  • Patent number: 7748561
    Abstract: An atmosphere controlled, resealable foodstuff container includes a base tray and a cover. The cover and base tray are constructed of a substantially gas impermeable material. The cover and base tray include resealing members. When connected, the cover and base tray define a generally enclosed and sealed interior space for foodstuffs. The container includes at least one atmosphere control member, such as a membrane, which controls the flow of gases through an opening in the container. The member may be located over a recessed opening in the cover to permit the containers to be stacked without gas flow interference. A label extends over the recess, thus obscuring the membrane from view to the purchaser without affecting the membrane atmosphere control function. The base tray may be opaque for use as a serving tray and the cover transparent to permit viewing of the product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Taylor Fresh Vegetables, Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Varriano-Marston, Eugene P. Thomas, Nicholas DaCosta
  • Publication number: 20100140271
    Abstract: There is described a closure for a sealed container of a pourable food product, comprising a pouring spout, having at least a layer of gas- and/or light-barrier material and closed by a cover portion on the side opposite to the side facing, in use, the container, and a cap fittable to, and removable from, the pouring spout; the cover portion has a through cut at its periphery and is joined to a top wall of the cap superimposed on the cover portion, so that the cover portion defines a layer of gas- and/or light-barrier material of the cap and can be removed together with the cap from the pouring spout during first unsealing of the closure; a sealant is provided on a given area of the top wall of the cap for cooperating with a region of the pouring spout around the cover portion to ensure sealing of the closure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE S.A.
    Inventors: Paolo Benedetti, Mats Qvarford, Fabrizio Pucci, Fiorenzo Parrinello, Alessandro Falzoni
  • Publication number: 20100133277
    Abstract: A kimchi packaging container, in which a flexible pouch is coupled with an injection molding that can be produced by injection molding, can easily transport kimchi packaged and stored in a container in a sealed state. The kimchi packaging container includes a pouch section, which has a shape of a flexible bag whose upper side is open and in which kimchi is stored, a coupler section, which is enclosed by the open upper side of the pouch section, is bonded with the pouch section such that the open upper side of the pouch section has a predetermined area, and is formed in a looped shape so as to input kimchi after bonded with the pouch section, and a cover section, which is coupled with the coupler section and seals the open upper side of the pouch section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: CJ CHEILJEDANG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tae Hong Cheong, Eun Jin Park
  • Publication number: 20100102058
    Abstract: A vacuum storage container having a container body, a check valve and a lid with an outer rim surrounding a diaphragm. A vacuum pump is engagable with the check valve to remove air from the interior of the container to create a vacuum in the container. The diaphragm is pushed inward by atmospheric forces upon removal of the air until the diaphragm touches and conforms to at least upper exposed surfaces of the contents of the container. The storage container aids in preventing degradation of the contents of the container by maintaining the contents free from the degrading effects of air and by substantially immobilizing the contents during movement of the container to protect the contents from breakage and bruising.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventors: Robert R. Turvey, Brian C. Dais
  • Publication number: 20100072230
    Abstract: A gasoline can having a nozzle assembly which includes a ball valve that is in an open mode when the can's nozzle is lifted for pouring, and which when the can's nozzle is in a lowered storage mode, the ball valve is closed. The gasoline can also has an air vent utilizing flap vents which are urged together in a closed mode and opened by air passing from outside the gasoline can into the gasoline can in an open mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2008
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventor: David A. Hatch
  • Publication number: 20100044375
    Abstract: A cap assembly is provided that includes a cap comprising an inner surface and an outer surface, a tip extending from the outer surface of the cap, wherein the tip includes an aperture therethrough operable to dispense the fluid stored within the dispenser. The cap assembly also includes a stem extending inward from the inner surface of the cap, wherein the stem is axially aligned and coupled in flow communication with the aperture of the tip. The stem includes a release valve assembly positioned along a length of the stem, wherein the release valve assembly facilitates creating a sealed surface therein and substantially prevents the liquid from passing out of the dispenser. The cap assembly further includes a stabilizing valve assembly extending from the inner surface of the cap to the outer surface of the cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Ross E. Rockstad
  • Publication number: 20100031829
    Abstract: Apparatus (10) for holding food includes a food container (12) with a bottom wall and a plurality of support ribs (20) that extend up from much of the bottom wall and form recess regions (22) between ribs for holding liquids that drip off the food. A sealing film (24) lies on the support ribs and extends over the recess regions. The sealing film has pores that allow liquid on the food to migrate downward into the recesses, while preventing the splashing of liquid up through the film onto the food.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventor: Terry Vovan
  • Publication number: 20100018969
    Abstract: The invention relates to packaging for food products, particularly for baked goods such as muffins, cookies, pastries, cupcakes, breads or the like, wherein a container comprises a base or article-receiving portion, and a lid portion that is hinged to the base or article-receiving portion. Both portions have side flanges, wherein the flanges are selectively connected to one another by a fastener system to close the article-receiving portion with the lid portion. The article-receiving portion is formed to conform to and house a single-serving baked food product. The base portion may also have at least one stability member extending therefrom to provide stability of the base portion on a surface. A package of a plurality of containers may be provided, with each individual container being selectively detachable from the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: FEATURE FOODS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven L. Marks, Harvey Nelson
  • Publication number: 20100012656
    Abstract: A spackle container lid is disclosed. The spackle container lid comprises a flat working surface on the top thereof that is used as a surface for the worker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Eric Stone
  • Publication number: 20090314029
    Abstract: A cooler includes a box portion having a rigid outer shell and a rigid inner shell, an insulative material disposed between the outer shell and the inner shell. The inner shell defines a chamber therein having a floor and opening to a inner shell top, the floor sloping from a higher end to a lower end. The box portion defines a drain hole passing therethrough adjacent to the lower end. The inner shell and the outer shell define a cavity therebetween adjacent to the floor. The cavity, into which a tray fits, opens to a hole defined by the outer shell. The outer shell includes a bottom from which four feet that are molded into the outer shell extend so as to form an air gap between the bottom and any surface upon which the cooler is placed. A door is configured to cover the hole. The outer shell defines a first recess about the hole so that neither the door nor the attachment member extends beyond an outer surface of the outer shell when the door is in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: Kool Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth W. LaMere, Stephen M. Pescitelli
  • Publication number: 20090291628
    Abstract: A pressure medium container for hydraulic motor vehicle braking systems, with at least one chamber which can be filled with a liquid medium via a filler neck, and with a cover which can be fastened to the filler neck and has means for equalizing the pressure between the chamber and the atmosphere, wherein a sealing element is provided to prevent the liquid medium from emerging from the chamber. The sealing element has a space exposed to the atmosphere and has one or more openings facing the chamber, the space being configured such that liquid medium penetrating the space undergoes an increase in surface area, while its volume remains constant, when displaced by means of a further gaseous medium, and, when a threshold surface tension is reached, the liquid medium is forced back into the chamber such that the gaseous medium can flow into the atmosphere via the sealing element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Applicant: Continental Teves AG & Co. oHG
    Inventors: Hans-Jürgen Neumann, Christoph Schiel, Stephan Schlicht
  • Patent number: 7621412
    Abstract: A method for hot-filling and closing a polymer container is disclosed in which one of the closure for the container and the head space area of the container is provided with a hole covered with a hydrophobic air permeable membrane. The container is then filled with a hot liquid and the filled container is closed but for the air permeable component. The filled container is then cooled with the pressure between the interior of the container and the ambient pressure being equalized due to the air permeable membrane. Subsequent to cooling, an air-tight seal is provided over the membrane-covered hole. An associated container and closure cap is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Stokely-Van Camp, Inc.
    Inventor: Subodh K. Raniwala
  • Publication number: 20090260331
    Abstract: The present invention provides a gas filling apparatus and gas filling port thereof. The gas filling apparatus is connected with the air feed apparatus which is introduced the gas into the first inlet port of the semiconductor device or reticle storage apparatus. The gas filling apparatus includes a supporting base which is provided to hold the storage apparatus thereon, and at least one second inlet port which is disposed on the first inlet port of the storage apparatus so as to the gas is flowed into the storage apparatus through the second inlet port. The second inlet port includes a first base, a second base, a first elastic element, a fixing element, and a switch device. Both of the first base and second base have through holes, and opposite to each other. The first elastic element is used to maintain the airtight and is disposed on the second base and opposite to the first inlet port of the storage apparatus used to maintain the airtight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventors: Yung-Shun PAN, Yu-Ming Chen
  • Publication number: 20090255837
    Abstract: A storage container for paint roller sleeve includes a set of flutes on at least two opposing sides of an interior surface of said cylinder for stabilizing a roller cover in place from rattling inside of the housing and for holding said roller cover in place when extracting a roller frame from said roller cover. Each set of flutes includes three interior flutes that located between said two exterior flutes. The interior flutes include a middle flute that is set back a distance from the other two interior flutes so that when the exterior surface of the container is pressed inward said middle interior flute cuts into a paint roller sleeve housed within the container and the other two interior flutes bend outward around a nap of said roller sleeve to better hold said roller sleeve in place when a roller frame is being extracted from said roller sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: William B. Mowe, Kelly L. Mowe
  • Publication number: 20090250467
    Abstract: A storage container that is attachable to a vehicle and configured to receive a beverage container includes a container body and a cover. The container body is removably attachable to the vehicle and defines a storage area for receiving the beverage container. The storage area has a size and shape that correspond generally to a size and shape of the beverage container. The cover is positionable over the storage area to sufficiently seal the storage area and protect the beverage container when the beverage container is positioned in the storage area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventor: Tracy G. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20090242564
    Abstract: A dispensing closure system is provided for a container that has an opening to the container interior. The preferred embodiment of the system includes a closure having a closure body for extending from the container at the container opening and a lid hingedly attached to the closure body. The closure body has a dispensing spout, and the lid includes a hollow spud for entering the spout. A spud rim can be provided on the spud, extending inwardly towards the hollow interior of the spud. A lid rim can additionally or alternatively be provided on the inside surface of the lid, positioned within the hollow interior of the spud.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Christopher A. Danks, John Wisniewski
  • Publication number: 20090223968
    Abstract: According to the invention a drinking vessel (10) comprises a generally cylindrical container (11) adapted to contain liquid and a generally cylindrical lid (12) adapted to close the container. The lid comprises a generally cylindrical outer member (20), a generally cylindrical inner member (22) located within the outer member so as to define a generally cylindrical aperture (50) between the outer surface of the inner member and the inner surface of the outer member, and a generally cylindrical sealing element (21) located in the aperture. The sealing element normally forms a seal between the outer surface of the inner member and the inner surface of the outer member but is deformable by suction at the end of the aperture remote from the container so as to cause liquid within the container to flow, from the end of the aperture adjacent to the container, out through the aperture under the action of the suction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventor: Austen Charles Miller
  • Publication number: 20090214737
    Abstract: A stand alone container for housing dehydrated foodstuff and for use in a foodstuff machine has a continuous sidewall with first and second ends forming a storage area. A piston is complementarily positioned within the sidewall proximate the first end and is slidable with respect to the sidewall. The container contains dehydrated foodstuff located in the storage area and a removable cover positioned proximate the second end. The foodstuff machine includes a machine housing having an access opening for receiving the container having dehydrated foodstuff therein. A hydrating and positioning system moves from a loading position when the container is in the access opening to a hydrating position with the container second end above the first end and then to a transfer position where the first end is positioned above the second end. A liquid dispenser is positioned above the container when the container is in the hydrating position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: MEGA CONSULTANTS, LLC
    Inventor: Edward C. KELLY
  • Publication number: 20090205504
    Abstract: A capsule container of the type used to store non-sealed capsules containing products that are used to prepare hot drinks in self-service machines. The invention is essentially characterised in that it consists of a rigid cup-type container with non-porous walls (1), the mouth of which is closed with a barrier film of aluminum or plastic (2) that can be removed manually from the cup and easily perforated. The interior of the aforementioned cup loosely houses at least one non-sealed capsule (3) in an inert atmosphere, the non-sealed capsule (3) containing food substances (4) suitable for the preparation of hot drinks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2007
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventor: Francisco Navarro Alcantara
  • Publication number: 20090173740
    Abstract: A flexible plastic sheet cover for a produce container which is collapsible and has a plurality of ventilators wherein the improvement is having a seamed cover center and having seamless end bands that grip the end walls of the container and a method for making the cover from a tubular sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventor: ROY G. FERGUSON
  • Publication number: 20090173737
    Abstract: A recloseable and resealable beverage can end closure includes a base plate beneath the center panel and a tab plate above the center panel. The closure is slidable relative to the center a panel to uncover the pour aperture and then to position the closure over the pour aperture to enable resealing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: CROWN PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Paul Ramsey, Christopher Althorpe, Michael Unwin, Vincent Manaut, Florian Christian Gregory Combe, Mark Jonathan Prestidge, Iain Charles Edward Stuart, Sylvia Maria Farrow, Alexandre Paris
  • Publication number: 20090151179
    Abstract: An airlessly sealed vial includes an interior cavity filled with at least one liquid. At least one sealing cap is provided, which seals closed an opening into the interior cavity. The vial also includes means associated with the sealing cap and/or the interior cavity for changing the volumetric liquid containing capacity of the interior cavity in accordance with volumetric changes in the liquid contained in the vial. The means may be a moveable or flexible wall at least partly defining the interior cavity and/or a compressible member included in the interior cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventor: Wolfgang Scheyer
  • Publication number: 20090152272
    Abstract: Covers for containers and specifically, beverage containers are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment of the invention, a cover has a breathable membrane and a peripheral rim. The membrane is substantially planar in shape and has a length and width to substantially cover a top opening of a beverage container. A plurality of orifices extend through a top surface toward and through a bottom surface of the breathable membrane, and are sized and shaped to allow air to pass therethrough, but are sufficiently small to prevent external contaminants such as leaves and insects, for example, from passing through the membrane. The peripheral rim is sized and shaped to receive an upper portion of a rim of the container, and be releasably attached thereto. Thus, the cover provides means for enjoying beverages such as wines requiring breathing prior to consummation, carbonated drinks, and other beverage, in the outdoors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventor: Ruth Guptil
  • Publication number: 20090145905
    Abstract: A sliding hatch cover unit for a pressurizable tanker, that carries a dry granular material that is pneumatically discharged, the sliding hatch cover unit having a track mounted hatch cover that can be displaced from a position of safety and a circular hatch port gate that is internally mounted on a hinge within the tank of the tanker through a port in the tank before installation of a port sleeve having a seal engageable with the circular gate in order to use the internal pressure of the tank when pressurized to seal the tank, the gate being hinged and connected to the hatch cover for opening and closing along with the sliding hatch cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventor: Sun Y. Kim
  • Publication number: 20090145910
    Abstract: Systems include one or more storage containers. A container may include one or more segments of a first ultra efficient insulation material shaped to define at least one substantially temperature-stabilized storage region, and an access region, including at least one region of the one or more segments of ultra efficient insulation material configured for at least one perforation by a perforation device, wherein one or more of the at least one perforation is configured to provide for a controlled egress of a discrete quantity of material from the at least one storage region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Roderick A. Hyde, Edward K.Y. Jung, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Clarence T. Tegreene, William H. Gates, III, Charles Whitmer, Lowell L. Wood, JR.
  • Publication number: 20090126392
    Abstract: A water tank for a dispenser capable of improving convenience when the user injects water into the water tank and a refrigerator having the same are disclosed. The water tank for a dispenser includes a reservoir which stores water and has an opening, a cover which covers the opening and has an injection port to inject water into the reservoir, and an opening/closing unit which opens and closes the injection port, the opening/closing unit being operated by loading of water above and into the injection port to open the injection port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jae Koog An, Jung Rae Kim, Jong Yeob Kim
  • Publication number: 20090120939
    Abstract: A cover for a container fits with a sliding air tight fit over the container body. A cover air release valve allows escape of air from the container when removing and installing the cover to create a vacuum seal fit. A handle positioned adjacent to the air release valve enables a user to remove and install the cover with a single hand gripping the handle and pressing the air release valve. Protrusions extending from opposite sides of the container sleeve engage mating L-shaped openings in a bottom edge of the cover to lock the cover in place. Special dual sided cradles engage a top of a vacuum sealed container below each cradle and a bottom of a vacuum sealed container above each cradle so that a series of cradles are used to vertically stack a number of vacuum sealed containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Jui-Te Wang, Jordan S. Tarlow
  • Publication number: 20090101219
    Abstract: A medical waste fluid collection and disposal system includes a medical waste fluid collection cart including first and second fluid collection canisters. A valve assembly selectively communicates with the canisters and a valve drive system controls the valve assembly. A liquid level sensor is positioned within each of the canisters. A cart processor communicates with the liquid level sensors and the valve drive system. A cart drain line communicates with the valve assembly and a receptacle, a cart flushing line communicates with the valve assembly and the receptacle and a cart data line and a cart power line communicate with the cart processor and the cart receptacle. A station includes a drain pump that communicates with a drainage system and a station drain line, a flushing pump that communicates with a source of washing liquid and a station flushing line and a station processor in communication with the drain and flushing pumps. A station data line communicates with the station processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Anthony Martini, Lawrence Guerra
  • Publication number: 20090096836
    Abstract: In one embodiment a closure for a supply container includes: a spout affixed to the container; a plug configured to plug the spout in a partially inserted position from which the plug may be easily removed from the spout and to plug the spout in a fully inserted position from which the plug may not be easily removed from the spout; an opening in the plug through which material in the container may flow when the plug is inserted into the spout; and a breachable seal sealing the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventors: Paul Mark Haines, David M. Hagen
  • Publication number: 20090090741
    Abstract: The compressed CO2 gas source is an insert that can be fixed in a sealed manner in an opening of the vessel. The insert has a high-pressure CO2 cartridge, a pressure-regulating valve for discharging CO2 therefrom and a control element that is accessible from the outside and that can be actuated to pierce the high-pressure CO2 cartridge. The control element can be automatically interlocked and blocked against further actuation after it has first been actuated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2006
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: Kurt Oberhofer, Timm Oberhofer
  • Publication number: 20090084792
    Abstract: An airtight device for a container cap includes a container having a pouring portion defined therein. A filling tube is selectively inserted into the container via the pouring portion. The filling tube has an annular flange radially and outwardly extending from one end thereof. An airtight element is air-tightly mounted to the annular flange of the filling tube. A cap is mounted to the pouring portion in the container. A through hole is defined in the cap to allow the filling tube to extend through the cap during filling. A shelter mounted between the annular flange and the cap for closing the through hole in the cap after filling. The airtight device is conveniently to fill oil from the container because the operator only needs to inversely mount the filling tube such that the palms of the operator will not be soiled during mounting the filling tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Huang Mu-Yuan
  • Publication number: 20090057326
    Abstract: A seal for a container of fine particulate materials that includes a sifter insert. The seal comprises a base that is secured over a plurality of holes in the insert by a releasable pressure-sensitive adhesive. A pull tab extends outwardly from an upper surface of said base. The pull tab is fixedly adhered to the upper surface of the base and extends outwardly away from a mid-section thereof. The pull tab is pivotable through 180 degrees about its connection point with the base and remains fixedly secured thereto when a pulling force is applied to the pull tab. The adhesive bond between the base and the insert is weaker than the adhesive bond between the pull tab and the base. Consequently, a pulling force applied to the pull tab removes the base from the insert and permits particulate material to be dispensed through the holes in the insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventor: Stefan W. Opitz
  • Publication number: 20090050637
    Abstract: Embodiments are described of a beverage container having a secondary opening. The secondary opening is provided in addition to a primary opening on the top beverage container and allows the contents of the beverage container to be consumed quickly. The use of this secondary opening allows air to freely flow into the container through one of the openings while the beverage flows out of the other opening. In one embodiment, the secondary opening is placed near the bottom of the container on its siding directly below the primary opening on the top of the container. This allows the user to safely open the secondary opening on the beverage container with ease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Nevin Sudhakar Shetty, Marcus Wandell
  • Publication number: 20090014448
    Abstract: A can includes a membrane seal (5), which has a continuous bead (3) in the can casing (1), the bead facing inwards in the vicinity of the can edge (8), preferably at a distance of between 1 and 10 mm from the edge. The bead is connected in a sealed manner to a sealing membrane (5), for example a foil membrane, in particular a tear-open foil. The upper part (3a) of the bead facing the can edge and the lower part (3b) of the bead facing the interior of the can, viewed when the can is upright, extend inwards either horizontally or obliquely in a uniform or alternating manner. The bead (3) can have an approximately semi-circular or triangular cross-section and preferably has an oblique lower part (3b) in order to completely empty the can. In one embodiment, a lid (7) engages in a positive fit with the bead (3) by an edge thickening (6).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventor: Werner Grabher
  • Publication number: 20080308519
    Abstract: A beverage container for the storage of a carbonated drink comprising a container body (10; 70) including an opening (11; 70A) and removable closure means for closing said opening, the closure means comprising a foil (12; 72) which provides a gas tight seal for said opening and a collar (13, 14; 71) for securing the foil to the container body. The collar may be a cylindrical component provided on its own (51; 60) or as part (93A) of another component, e.g. a cap (93). The collar may also be provided around the skirt of a cap or a skirt of a cap may be provided around the collar. The foil (72) may also be secured to the collar (71).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2005
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: Peter Antony Farrar, John Hein, Anthony Henry Joseph Fraser, Benjamin Bryan Mortimer
  • Publication number: 20080251516
    Abstract: A system for plugging the top of a fuel tank filler pipe, including a stopper allowing the pipe to be opened automatically via action of a fuel dispensing nozzle. The stopper is retractable under action of a thrust directed against the stopper along an axis parallel to the axis of the top of the pipe, and is secured to a return spring keeping the stopper in the closed position. The system also includes a moving ring configured to prevent movement of the stopper via a bayonet system, and in which the movement of the bayonet system between opened and closed (or vice versa) is governed by a specific actuator and includes a progressive helical movement that progressively compresses (or decompresses) a seal affixed between the stopper and the top of the pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2005
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventor: Maurice Journee
  • Publication number: 20080251517
    Abstract: A container for closing an inlet of one or more hoses including a sealant cap, a cylindrical component and a cover, with one or more hoses passing through the cap and sealed by gaskets between the cap and hoses and wherein the hoses pass through a stabilization bar. The cover is removable from the cylindrical component, and the cylindrical component is removable from the cap. A viewing window and inlet aperture are provided in a side of the cylindrical component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: J. Wagner GmbH
    Inventors: Harry Marose, Martin Menner, Thomas Jeltsch, Viktor Sorg, Niko Zwerger, Juergen Stecher, Hartmut Wuerpel, Alfred Goehring
  • Publication number: 20080245823
    Abstract: A dispensing closure for a dispensing container (1) and a dispensing container (1) incorporating such a dispensing closure, wherein the closure has a unitary type of construction. The dispensing closure includes a generally annular metal ring (4) having an outer peripheral edge and a central opening encircled by an inner peripheral edge (6), the ring being attached to the edge of the container body side wall at one end of the container body; and an overmolded polymer layer (16) having an annular outer portion molded over the inward surface of the ring and having a central panel integrally formed with the outer portion so as to cover the central opening in the ring (4), the central panel of the polymer layer (16) defining at least one aperture (7) through which the product in the container body can be dispensed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2005
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: Sonoco For-Plas S/A
    Inventors: Eduardo Martins de Oliveira, Yochiuki Towata
  • Publication number: 20080190929
    Abstract: The invention relates to a closing device for a filler neck situated on a container, in particular for a container situated on a rail or road vehicle, which may be supplied to a loading station for loading with powdered or granular bulk goods. At least one filler neck (3), which is provided with a through opening and connected to the container interior (6), and a pivot device (30), which comprises two pivot arms (31, 61) mounted thereon, are situated on the container (5), using which two closure elements (35, 60) situated thereon are pivotable in relation thereto around a shared axis (Z) for the exterior and interior closing or opening of the through opening. At least one seal, which is provided with a pressure chamber oriented around the circumference, for example, and which may be impinged with pressure in the closed position and relieved of pressure to pivot the closure elements, is situated on the closure elements (35, 60) and/or on the filler neck (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: STAG AG
    Inventors: Christian Gloor, Hubert Meier, Walter Furgler, Daniel Pieth, Ekkehard Mosberger
  • Publication number: 20080190934
    Abstract: The invention describes a lid for a container comprising an edge region (2) for sealing and permanent connection to a container body comprising a body portion and a bottom, and a substantially flat central region as a panel or lid surface (3), on which at least one projecting pin-like or post-like guide element (7?, 7?, 8) is formed extending from the panel (3) towards one side or the other substantially parallel to an axis (9) perpendicular to the lid surface. The posts can guide additional elements which are intended to form a functional unit with the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: BALL PACKAGING EUROPE GMBH
    Inventor: Wolfgang Kasper
  • Publication number: 20080190933
    Abstract: The inventive airtight closure device (2) for a container (1) containing a product to be packed is characterised in that it comprises a base (3) whose circumference is adjustable to the internal wall of the container (1) in such a way that it is possible to bring the internal face (4) of the base (3) into contact with the product by displacing the base (3) which provided with at least one air discharging hole closable after the base (3) is mounted. A container provided with the inventive device is also disclosed. Said invention is particularly suitable for packing food products, in particular in a liquid, pasty and powder form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: Bernard Bougon
  • Publication number: 20080190787
    Abstract: A dental floss container is provided that may include a container that defines a fluid chamber. A hygienic fluid can be present and may be disposed in the fluid chamber of the container. A spool of dental floss is located in the fluid chamber and engages the hygienic fluid. The spool of dental floss may have a center axis that is oriented in the vertical direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: Ted K. Grosse
  • Publication number: 20080178375
    Abstract: A container comprising a body (1), a lid (5) for the body (1), and a locking arrangement for securing the lid (5) to the body (1): the locking arrangement comprising a handle (23) which fits around at least a part of the periphery of the lid (5), and at least one locking device which connects the handle (23) to the lid (5) such that the lid (5) is movable by the handle (23), which is such that the locking device locks when the handle (23) is lowered with respect to the lid (5), and which is such that the lifting of the handle (23) away from the lid (5) causes the locking device (4) to unlock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2005
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: PHOENIX PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
    Inventors: Garry Moore, Christopher Bryson Garcin
  • Publication number: 20080156806
    Abstract: A container (210) for holding granular/powdered material and formed by a top wall (212), a bottom wall (214), a front wall (216), a rear wall (218), a first side wall (220), and a second side wall (222). A removable lid (D) is interiorly mounted with a scoop (32) and is hinged to a collar (300) that includes a sealing gasket (330). The collar (300) mounts to the walls of the container (210). A sealing wall 240 of the lid (D) cooperates with the powder controlling features to prevent and minimize spills, and which include a substantially domed central section (344) positioned inwardly of the sealing wall (340). The substantially domed central section (344) is formed as part of the lid (D) and connected thereto by the sealing wall (34) and or an angled tapered wall (346).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: James P. Perry, Craig A. McCardell, Jeremy McBroom, David Compeau