Compartmented Patents (Class 220/486)
  • Patent number: 10844564
    Abstract: A flood control system that is configured to be deployed so as to control floodwaters wherein the flood control system is provided in multi-cell configurations of modular receptacles. The flood control system includes a plurality of modular receptacles having four walls wherein the four walls are movably coupled so as to transition intermediate a folded position and a deployed position. The walls of the flood control system include a plurality of apertures and corner structures that are helical coil in shape. A locking pin is provided to be operably coupled intermediate modular receptacles so as to provide a mechanical connection therebetween. A liner is disposed within the interior volume of the modular receptacles and is mateable shaped therewith. A lid member is further included and is operable to cover the plurality of modular receptacles. The lid member further includes locking aperture rows so as to inhibit access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Inventor: Glenn Burkett
  • Patent number: 9357876
    Abstract: A small batch canning system, comprising of a jar holder sized to receive and hold a plurality of canning jars and a lifting device having a pair of handles and an engagement surface integral with the pair of handles. The lifting device is vertically moveable about the jar holder from a lower position spaced apart from the jar holder to a raised position engaged with the jar holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Hearthmark, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Hager, Eileen Tarbutton
  • Patent number: 9173544
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dishwasher (1) comprising cutlery basket (2) which is utilized for cutlery such as fork and spoon to be disposed in an effective washing position, and which has a main body (3) wherein the cutlery are disposed, and an auxiliary body (4) that is fitted inside or outside the main body (3) such that the auxiliary body (4) and the main body (3) will be within each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: ARCELIK ANONIM SIRKETI
    Inventors: Cumhur Ayvazoglu, Sena Davasligil, Mehmet Durmaz, Nihat Gunduz
  • Patent number: 8894165
    Abstract: A coffee pod tray is provided with a housing having a slide extending along opposing sides of the housing. A tray configured to hold a plurality of coffee pods has a side frame with an exterior side frame moving along the slide of the housing. The tray has a limit stop formed by a rivet in a top of the housing so the rivet hits the back of the tray to keep the tray from being removed from the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Pro-Mart Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Azad Sabounjian
  • Publication number: 20140319148
    Abstract: A housing and tray assembly for holding coffee pods. The housing has a rectangular shape formed by a wire frame. A tray is removably inserted into an opening in the front of the housing. The tray has pairs of dividers defining rows running from the front to the back of the tray. The dividers in each pair are spaced apart a distance so the lips on coffee pods in adjacent rows do not abut. The dividers defining each row are spaced apart so the coffee pods are suspended on the lips of the coffee pods or spaced apart to squeeze and hold the coffee pod body to suspend the coffee pod in the row.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventor: Azad Sabounjian
  • Patent number: 8689999
    Abstract: A hair styling device holster includes a bottom section, a middle section, and a top section. The bottom section includes a flat bottom surface. The middle section is coupled to the bottom section and includes walls that define an interior compartment sized and configured to receive a heated end of a hair styling device. At least a portion of one of the plurality of walls including a mesh grating. The top section is coupled to the middle section and defines at least one opening in communication with the interior compartment defined by the middle section. An insulating material is disposed on an upper interior surface of the bottom section for insulating the bottom section from a hair styling device when the hair styling device is disposed within the first opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Polder Housewares, Inc.
    Inventors: Kerry Cooper, George Calvin Scott, Joel Beebe, Christopher Hawker, Jessica Moreland, Christopher Trunek
  • Publication number: 20140048538
    Abstract: A housing and tray assembly for holding coffee pods. The housing has a rectangular shape formed by a wire frame. A tray is removably inserted into an opening in the front of the housing. The tray has pairs of dividers defining rows running from the front to the back of the tray. The dividers in each pair are spaced apart a distance so the lips on coffee pods in adjacent rows do not abut. The dividers defining each row are spaced apart so the coffee pods are suspended on the lips of the coffee pods or spaced apart to squeeze and hold the coffee pod body to suspend the coffee pod in the row.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Pro-Mart Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Azad Sabounjian
  • Publication number: 20120269320
    Abstract: A waste receptacle, including a housing; an opening for ingress of waste products into the housing, and, a receptor provided about at least a portion of an extremity of the housing. The waste receptacle is adapted to removably retain an image recording medium thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, SYDNEY
    Inventor: Nick Karlovasitis
  • Publication number: 20120175372
    Abstract: A hair styling device holster includes a bottom section, a middle section, and a top section. The bottom section includes a flat bottom surface. The middle section is coupled to the bottom section and includes walls that define an interior compartment sized and configured to receive a heated end of a hair styling device. At least a portion of one of the plurality of walls including a mesh grating. The top section is coupled to the middle section and defines at least one opening in communication with the interior compartment defined by the middle section. An insulating material is disposed on an upper interior surface of the bottom section for insulating the bottom section from a hair styling device when the hair styling device is disposed within the first opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: POLDER HOUSEWARES, INC.
    Inventors: Kerry COOPER, George Calvin SCOTT, Joel BEEBE, Christopher HAWKER, Jessica MORELAND, Christopher TRUNEK
  • Publication number: 20110011870
    Abstract: A holder for a cleaning implement is provided. The holder includes a plurality of side walls each having a plurality of openings for allowing airflow therethrough, a bottom wall, and a lid hingedly attached to an upper edge of one of the plurality of side walls. The plurality of side walls, bottom wall, and lid define a compartment for receiving and storing a cleaning implement, such as a sponge, scrubbing pad, etc. The holder could be provided in an upright configuration, wherein first and second storage compartments are provided in front-to-back relationship, each compartment storing a cleaning implement in an upright position. Lids could be provided on the first and second storage compartments, and hingedly attached thereto. A third compartment could be provided for storing a brush in an upright position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventor: Patricia Nash
  • Patent number: 7475515
    Abstract: A flush to grade utilities vault is disclosed. The vault comprises a concrete box with a lockable, hinged fiberglass lid. The box has an appendage housing the locking mechanism external to the box. The lid is designed to achieve an ASTM A-16 load rating and has a domed skid resistant surface for use flush with a sidewalk. A floor platform lies above the bottom of the box such that utilities cables enter the box below the floor. A hinged utilities wiring frame is mounted inside opposite the lid hinge such that the frame hinges down in the box when the vault is closed and into a vertical position for making connections. A safety barrier is formed by the lid, the wiring frame, and barrier arms which hinge between them. A venting system provides egress for gasses and equalization of pressure between the interior and exterior of the vault.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Inventors: Charles G. Machledt, Fredric P. Machledt
  • Publication number: 20080272126
    Abstract: Provided is a basket assembly that includes a container portion and a lid rotationally coupled thereto. The lid may include a rib that extends therefrom at a location proximal to an axis of rotation of the lid. The lid may be configured to interfere with an interference portion of the container portion as the lid is rotated between a closed position and an open position relative to the container portion, the interference between the rib and the interference portion being configured to maintain the lid in at least one of the open position and the closed position. Various associated apparatuses are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Kent Allen Stephen Crookshanks, Ronald Gene Tynes
  • Patent number: 6945421
    Abstract: A silverware basket is provided for a dishwasher rack having a sloped bottom. The basket includes a plurality of compartments which are vertically tiered with respect to one another, such that the bottom of the basket matingly fits along the bottom of the rack. A handle is provided on the basket for easy removal and installation of the basket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventor: Robin K. Phifer
  • Publication number: 20030209548
    Abstract: A silverware basket is provided for a dishwasher rack having a sloped bottom. The basket includes a plurality of compartments which are vertically tiered with respect to one another, such that the bottom of the basket matingly fits along the bottom of the rack. A handle is provided on the basket for easy removal and installation of the basket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2002
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventor: Robin K. Phifer
  • Patent number: 6599482
    Abstract: A centrifuge container transport rack designed with symmetrical opposing sides located over a central pivot. The pivot enables the rack to be utilized in the balancing of centrifuge containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.
    Inventors: Melvin Dorin, Patrick Q. Moore, Winston H. H. Lowe
  • Patent number: 6415934
    Abstract: A wire form basket is provided for holding food products in a cooking apparatus. The basket includes a frame having a plurality of upright side walls defining a cooking space therewithin. A plurality of generally horizontal food-supporting shelves are vertically stacked in the space between the side walls, with one shelf above another shelf. The shelves are movable from horizontal food-supporting positions to generally vertical loading positions to allow food products to be loaded onto a given shelf without interference from any shelf above the given shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Prince Castle Inc.
    Inventors: Loren J. Veltrop, Bradley E. Rogers, Eugene L. DiMonte
  • Patent number: 6164476
    Abstract: Collapsible container comprising a bottom element (11) with openings (21) at the corners for disengagable attachment of two opposite gable walls (12, 13). The gable walls are connected to or are associated with supporting pillars (24) which are provided with slit shaped openings (31) for disengagable mounting of longitudinally arranged sidewall elements (14, 15) which have projecting hooks (28, 29) with notches (30) for engagement with the slit-shaped openings. Openings (39-44) are arranged in the bottom element (11) for disengagable attachment of a transversal partition wall (36). The sidewall elements (14, 15) each have a height dimension (A) which is one half of the width of the bottom element (11). The distance (B) between two sidewall elements (14, 15) is less than the depth of the notch (30) in the hooks (28, 29). The corner posts (22) of the gable walls (12, 13) are manufactured with a tubular profile with attachment slit openings (31) facing inwards, for attachment of shelves (33).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Inventors: Svein Rene, Christoffer Worsoe
  • Patent number: 6161718
    Abstract: A utensil basket for holding and organizing utensils. The utensil basket includes a bottom wall with a perimeter wall upwardly extending around the bottom wall. The perimeter wall comprises spaced apart first and second end walls and spaced apart first and second side walls extending between the end walls. A longitudinal dividing wall is upwardly extended from the bottom wall between the end walls. Spaced apart first, second, and third lateral dividing walls are upwardly extended from the bottom wall between the longitudinal dividing wall and the second side wall. A secondary dividing wall is upwardly extended from the bottom wall between the first lateral dividing wall and the second end wall through the second and third lateral dividing walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Inventor: Ophelia B. Monbo
  • Patent number: 5740724
    Abstract: A device for grilling small pieces of food is described which is a basket made of a perforated metal. The device fits inside of conventional grills even when the lid of the grill is closed and can be easily removed for shaking and turning over of the small pieces of food without their falling out. The basket optionally has a removable lid that can be used independently of the device as a cooking surface. When the lid is in place, the entire device may be turned over. When the lid is either off or in the up position, the food inside the basket may be stirred or moved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1998
    Inventors: Marvin Fabrikant, Patricia Fabrikant
  • Patent number: 5692431
    Abstract: A bread baking pan and complementary protective carrier. The pan has edge flanges that enter complementary recesses at the edges of the carrier, and which serve to protect the user from injury by the edges of the pans. The carrier eliminates any air zones defined between the base of the pan and a corresponding face of the carrier, one embodiment of the carrier being fabricated from wire, and another embodiment providing face to face contact between the base of the carrier and the pan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1997
    Assignee: Mackies (UK) Limited
    Inventor: Michael Thomas Arthur Herring
  • Patent number: 5551565
    Abstract: A beverage can carrier and storage device formed of a wire form structure having an upper and lower channel, each with a vertically disposed entrance wherein the upper portion of each channel is bent at an approximately 45-degree angle to the vertically disposed lower portion of each channel for cans to pass through such entrance and down the angular portions of each channel to the vertical portion of the channels and in a first embodiment to be caught by cross members within the bottom portion of the structure for storage and carrying of the cans, and in a second embodiment without cross members at the bottom of the channels to allow the cans passing therethrough to fall into and be contained within a storage container disposed therebelow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Inventor: Kathleen S. Kendrick
  • Patent number: 5483983
    Abstract: In order to clean reticle boxes in the same manner as lot boxes and the like type of container, the framework of a basket which is used to support containers such as the lot boxes, is modified in a manner which allows reticle boxes to be additionally disposed therein. This modified basket allows both types of boxes to be cleaned at the same time by a specialized cleaning machine which makes use of distilled de-ionized water, surfactant, clean air and the like type of fluids, for washing and drying purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1996
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Keith O. Briggs, John J. Perez, Gregory A. Taylor
  • Patent number: 5150784
    Abstract: A structurally simple combination wine bottle carrier and rack includes three wire frames interconnected to define a skeletal, rectangular body with an open top end and partitions for receiving wine bottles, and a pair of U-shaped handles pivotally connected to the ends of the body for rotation of at least one of the handles through an arc in excess of 270.degree. between an abutting carrier position above the center of the body and a rack position in which the handles extend outwardly from the top ends of the body for supporting the latter in a position in which the open top end thereof defines an acute angle with the horizontal for supporting bottles in an inclined position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1992
    Inventor: Fouad-Michel Sayad
  • Patent number: 5088618
    Abstract: A cleaning system has a pail and a formed wire equipment holder constructed in a cylindrical shape to fit within the pail. The formed holder is constructed of coated metal wire. Any suitable material may be used. A centrally positioned bottle holder retains a bottle of a cleaning agent. The remainder of the space between the bottle holder and the holder boundary is sectioned into separate compartments to hold various cleaning implements--a sponge, a brush, a cloth, a scrubber, and a pumice stone. Wire feet support the base of the holder above the floor of the pail. The holder is also equipped with a folding wire handle to permit easy portability and removal from the cleaning pail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1992
    Assignees: Jed Gaines, Michael J. Colombo
    Inventor: Michael J. Colombo
  • Patent number: RE39444
    Abstract: Collapsible container comprising a bottom element (11) with openings (21) at the corners for disengagable attachment of two opposite gable walls (12, 13). The gable walls are connected to or are associated with supporting pillars (24) which are provided with slit shaped openings (31) for disengagable mounting of longitudinally arranged sidewall elements (14, 15) which have projecting hooks (28, 29) with notches (30) for engagement with the slit-shaped openings. Openings (39-44) are arranged in the bottom element (11) for disengagable attachment of a transversal partition wall (36). The sidewall elements (14, 15) each have a height dimension (A) which is one half of the width of the bottom element (11). The distance (B) between two sidewall elements (14, 15) is less than the depth of the notch (30) in the hooks (28, 29). The corner posts (22) of the gable walls (12, 13) are manufactured with a tubular profile with attachment slit openings (31) facing inwards, for attachment of shelves (33).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Inventors: Svein Rene, Christoffer Worsoe