Compartmented Container Patents (Class 220/500)
  • Publication number: 20100243657
    Abstract: A well fluid additive system prepackaged to the specifications of each particular well. The system comprises a supporting member, and a plurality of additives which additive is each individually segregated from the other additives. This system reduces waste as the exact proportions are delivered to the well as needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: TOMMY REX JOHNSON, DUSTIN O'NEAL
  • Publication number: 20100213196
    Abstract: A container (1) for holding a fluid comprising: a fluid chamber (2) having an inner wall (3); an outlet-opening (14); and a high pressure chamber (4) for driving the fluid towards the outlet-opening; wherein the container further comprises as at least part of a divider between the high pressure chamber and the fluid chamber a moveable element (5) for advancing in a predetermined direction of motion through the container from a first position to a second position for reducing a volume of the fluid chamber when fluid is dispensed via the outlet-opening, wherein a first and a second cross section of the fluid chamber taken transverse the direction of motion at respectively the first and second position have different dimensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2008
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: Packaging Technology Participation S.A.
    Inventors: Roland Vanblaere, Willy Kegels
  • Publication number: 20100206753
    Abstract: The invention relates to a stable bicarbonate ion-containing drug solution, particularly a bicarbonate-containing drug solution for dialysis in which the stability has been improved by the presence of a phosphate ion. Further, the invention relates to a drug solution for acute blood purification, particularly a dialysate and a substitution liquid for acute blood purification to be mixed before use containing the drug solution. Still further, the invention relates to a dialysate and a substitution liquid for acute blood purification to be mixed before use in which the formation of insoluble fine particles or precipitates is prevented for a long time after mixing and with which hypokalemeia and hypophosphatemia are not caused.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Shigeto Oda, Tomohito Sadahiro, Masataka Nakamura, Syuichi Tanaka, Shogo Tokuoka, Hiroya Otani
  • Publication number: 20100181319
    Abstract: The invention refers to a container (1) for volatile substances having a first chamber (2) containing a porous material (4) impregnated with a first volatile substance, and a second chamber (3) containing a second volatile substance. The evaporation of the first and the second volatile substances is synchronized so that both volatile substances are finished substantially at the same time. The second volatile substance is used as a visual indication of the end of life of the first substance. The open base of the first and the second chamber are covered by a permeable film. The container may be arranged with a heater for the volatile substances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: ZOBELE HOLDING SPA
    Inventors: Stefano Deflorian, Andrea Pedrotti
  • Publication number: 20100147871
    Abstract: The invention relates to a container arrangement for fluids that contain gas, comprising a casing. Said casing is made of a pressure-proof collapsible material, and surrounds at least two chambers. The first chamber is used to receive and release the fluids containing gas via a first connection. The second chamber is a pressure chamber that is provided with a second connection for applying pressure. A flexible wall is arranged between the first chamber and the second chamber. The invention further relates to a method for transporting and releasing liquids containing gas into or from a pressure-proof collapsible casing, in addition to a corresponding pressure-proof, flexible non or slightly elastic covering. A container arrangement for liquids containing gas that has a simple construction, is easy to produce, fill, transport, empty and dispose of or recycle is provided due to the above mentioned invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Alfred Haas, Martin A. Bühler
  • Publication number: 20100147855
    Abstract: A storage system and apparatus having at a windowed component, a return item compartment, a plurality of communication compartments for parents, teachers and others, a calendar component and a dry erase surface to facilitate communication by parents in joint custody situations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventor: Jolene Janssen
  • Publication number: 20100147856
    Abstract: A partitioned package includes an inner tube having a longitudinally extending seal and containing a first material, and an outer tube having a longitudinally extending seal and surrounding the inner tube and containing a second material. The seals of the inner and outer tubes are positioned at different radial locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: J-LOK CO.
    Inventors: Walter John Simmons, Walter Neal Simmons, John G. Oldsen
  • Publication number: 20100133278
    Abstract: A container is provided comprising a body defined, at least in part, by a film, the body including at least one side seal, at least two chambers separated, at least in part, by a peelable seal, and the film including a sealant layer having a bimodal thermal behavior such that the side seal is a permanent seal and the peelable seal can, at least in part, be separated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Francesco Peluso, Tranaeus Anders, Dirk Faict, Patrick R. Balteau, Paul-Andre Gollier, Jean-Luc Dewez, Eric J. Henaut, Vincent Houwaert, Philippe Lambert
  • Publication number: 20100122987
    Abstract: An apparatus for containing liquid chemicals includes a dual chamber container and at least one covering member. The dual chamber container includes a base, a neck portion, and a pair of chambers configured between the base and the neck portion. Each chamber of the pair of chambers is adapted to contain a liquid chemical. Each covering member is capable of being detachably attached to the neck portion for covering an opening of a chamber of the pair of chambers. The each covering member includes a body member and an attachment means disposed on an inner surface of the body member. The attachment means is capable of detachably attaching the inner surface of the body member to the neck portion of the dual chamber container for covering of the opening the chamber of the pair of chambers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: Gene Anthony Washington, II
  • Publication number: 20100116346
    Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to a multi-component container system and related methods for storing and mixing liquids and associated methods of use. The system includes a first chamber configured to hold a first liquid and which has at least one opening and a second chamber and a second chamber configured to hold a second liquid and having at least one opening. The at least one opening on the second chamber is capable of being operably connected to the at least one opening of the first chamber and the second chamber can be smaller relative to the first chamber. The system can have two configurations, a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration the second chamber can be removably disposed within the first chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventors: Brian G. Larson, Daryl J. Tichy
  • Publication number: 20100116697
    Abstract: A portable metal document container comprising a cover with a first organizer module coupled with the interior surface of the cover. The portable metal document container further includes an intermediate member that includes a set of apertures through which is inserted a document fastener, with a plurality of labeled end-tab document dividers securely held on a first side of the intermediate member by the document fastener. The portable metal document container also includes a second organizer module coupled with a second side of the intermediate member, and one or more magnetic strips coupled with an interior back surface of the portable metal document container for organizing metal objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventor: ROSA MATA GONAZLEZ
  • Publication number: 20100101612
    Abstract: This invention concerns dosage elements for a ware washing machine and a method of manufacturing such dosage elements. In embodiments of the invention a dosage element comprises first (10) and second (20) joined parts, wherein the first part (10) is a part which, prior to joining with the second part (20), comprised an open receptacle and wherein the second part (20) comprises a substrate carrying a plurality of mutually separated substances A, B, C arranged in side by side relation. The second part (20) is joined to said first part (10) so as to close said receptacle and enclose said substances within it. Dosage elements produced in the inventive method are pleasant to handle, whilst being surprisingly resistant to damage in handling or transit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.
    Inventors: Ralf Wiedemann, Pavlinka Roy, Frederic Moreux
  • Publication number: 20100096286
    Abstract: A case for first aid supplies has a housing is enclosed by a lid and is adapted to be both portable and mountable to a wall. The lid is an integral one piece member which includes a latch mechanism as well as an engagement strip for joining with the housing. An integral living hinge allows the lid to pivot. A stop mechanism limits the pivoting of the lid so that a tray may be formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Man For Ma, Daniel Peter Sterling, Lee Webb, Jonathan A. Lee
  • Publication number: 20100089786
    Abstract: A gift package includes: a box body having a partitioning plate dividing an inner space in the box body into first and second chambers and adapted to abut against an article, the box body being provided with a lid for covering and uncovering an access opening of the box body; a signal output unit mounted in the second chamber; a circuit board mounted securely in the second chamber and provided with a controller that is electrically coupled to the signal output unit for controlling activation and deactivation of the signal output unit; and a switch operable through a selected one of the lid and the article to activate the signal output unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: Han-Chao Chang, Jen-Lin Chen
  • Publication number: 20100059520
    Abstract: An apparatus for storing and dispensing bottles includes spaced apart first and second vertical walls, each side wall having upper and lower ends and front and rear sides. Respective first and rear wall front sides include an upper portion recessed toward respective vertical wall rear sides. A female floor element operatively extends from the first wall lower end toward the second wall and is inclined downwardly toward the first wall front side. A first lip extends upwardly from the female floor element for impeding bottles from passing beyond the first wall front side. A male floor element extends from the second wall lower end toward the first wall and is telescopically coupled to the female floor element to allow spacing between the first and second walls to be altered, the male floor element being inclined downwardly toward the second wall front side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventor: Pauline R. Roeske
  • Publication number: 20100059521
    Abstract: There is disclosed a package which does not have a very large package height even when containing products, whereby the deterioration of a transport efficiency can be prevented, and which can realize stacking in a large number of stages while avoiding the damage of honeycomb structures. The honeycomb structure package includes a plate base, a receiving member which is disposed on the base to support the side surface portions of honeycomb structures, and a rectangular parallelepiped box member constituted of five rigid panels which surround the lower surfaces and side surfaces of the base and the receiving member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: NGK Insulators, Ltd.
    Inventors: Koji SHIRAKI, Toru HOSOI
  • Patent number: 7661551
    Abstract: A method for automatically determining whether a reagent container is new and unused or whether the reagent container has been previously used whenever reagent containers are initially placed onto an analyzer. Unused containers have a flag or lock-out member that can be dislodged or relocated by a moveable sensor probe when containers are placed onto the analyzer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Louis Gebrian, William Jackson Devlin, Sr., Timothy Patrick Evers, Thai Huynh-Ba
  • Publication number: 20100025405
    Abstract: An equipment container for use with heavy machinery, the equipment container having a base, opposing lateral ends, back wall and front lip defining an internal carrying space, wherein one or more vertical dividers separate the carrying space into two or more compartments. The portable equipment container may be use with an industrial vehicle, and is adapted to carry in separate compartments a fuel tank, a ground packing machine, and a bucket, each accessible to an operator from the operator's position in the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: VANPORT ENTERPRISES LTD.
    Inventor: Gene C. SLACK
  • Patent number: 7654410
    Abstract: A vehicle reservoir tank has an anti-spill chamber and an overflow channel. The anti-spill chamber has a body portion, an inlet at one end of the body portion and an outlet at another end of body portion. The anti-spill chamber is configured and arranged to restrict fluid flowing from a main reservoir chamber. The overflow channel has a first end portion, a second end portion and an intermediate curved portion. The first end portion is fluidly coupled to the outlet of the anti-spill chamber. The intermediate curved portion extends from the first end portion to the second end portion such that the second end portion of the overflow channel extends downwardly relative to the first end portion. The second end portion extends along an area of the body portion of the anti-spill chamber to restrict the flow from the anti-spill chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Nissan Technical Center North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Antonio Prince, John R. Young
  • Publication number: 20100012658
    Abstract: An application for a dual-compartment container includes an outer surface with a first containment area defined by the outer surface, a first end surface and a divider distal from the first end surface. There is a second containment area defined by the outer surface, a second end surface and the divider, distal from the second end surface. The first containment area is separated from the second containment area by the divider. A first access mechanism is interfaced to the first containment area providing access to a first product stored within the first containment area and a second access mechanism is interfaced to the second containment area providing access to a second product stored within the second containment area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Scott Holland Karangelen
  • Patent number: 7647953
    Abstract: A system for reclaiming residual unspent automotive fluid having a fluid receiver which seats open containers of the automotive fluid in an inverted orientation to allow influences of gravity to self-drain the open containers. The fluid receiver accumulates the residual unspent automotive fluid into classifying compartments. Each compartment can be individually pumped or drained of the accumulated and stored residual automotive fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Inventor: Gang Jin
  • Publication number: 20100006576
    Abstract: A pet item storage unit including a body having first and second portions. The first portion includes a first storage compartment having a lid adapted to secure items inside the first storage compartment. The second portion includes a second storage compartment adapted to hold a plurality of disposable bags and includes an open slot for removal of at least one of the bags. An aperture extends completely through the pet item storage unit between the first and second portions and is adapted to receive a dog leash. A light source is disposed between the first and second portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventor: Erika Berry
  • Patent number: 7644831
    Abstract: A lightweight horizontal dispensing container comprising a pallet base, a pallet cover and opposed side walls of plastic material extending between the pallet base and the pallet cover may be stacked on top of similar pallet covers or below similar pallet bases. Opposed rectangular frames are secured to the sleeve and define openings on opposed sides of the horizontal dispensing container. Dunnage provides horizontal access to parts inside the container. This container enables a horizontal dispensing container to be stacked above or below conventional pallet load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventor: William J. Vroon
  • Patent number: 7644830
    Abstract: A lightweight horizontal dispensing container comprises a pallet base, a pallet cover and a three sided sleeve extending between the pallet base and the pallet cover. The container may be stacked on top of similar pallet covers or below similar pallet bases. A rectangular frame is secured to opposed walls and defines an opening on a fourth side of the container. Dunnage is located inside the container to provide horizontal access to parts inside the container. This container enables a horizontal dispensing container to be stacked above or below conventional pallet loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventor: William J. Vroon
  • Publication number: 20090321451
    Abstract: A containment apparatus (10) having a floor wall (12) with four side walls (16) extending therefrom and an opening (13) at the top. Each of the side walls (16) and the floor wall (12) include apertures (20) defined within to allow air to flow freely throughout the containment apparatus. A lid (18) may be provided to place on the containment apparatus to cover the opening (13). A divider (21) made of interlocking wall strips (23) that connect to define a plurality of separate compartments (25). Each interlocking wall strip (23) having multiple apertures (20) defined within to allow for free airflow around, through and between each compartment (25). An alternative embodiment of the divider (31) is comprised of a molded material such as plastic for holding thermosensitive product vials. The alternative divider (31) having a plurality of aligned wells (39). Each well (39) being adapted to support one thermosensitive product vial.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventor: Kathleen Byrne
  • Publication number: 20090301511
    Abstract: A thermally insulated cosmetics carrying case includes a chamber wall having oppositely disposed parallel first and second walls each formed with a refrigerant pack and temperature controlling characteristics. The first and second walls extend between opposed upper and lower ends and opposed first and second sides together bounding a storage compartment, and a closure is formed in the upper end to open and close the upper end with respect to the storage compartment. The refrigerant packs form elongate holding areas in the storage compartment to receive and hold heat-sensitive cosmetics, and which are arranged in parallel rows extending horizontally with respect to the storage compartment from proximate to the first side of the chamber wall to proximate to the second side of the chamber wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventor: DEBORAH VINCI
  • Publication number: 20090272747
    Abstract: A multi-compartment beverage container is compatible with conventional beverage can manufacturing techniques and keeps contained liquids in discrete hermetically sealed compartments. The container is capable of opening several compartments simultaneously with a conventional flip tab, or by removal of screw-on caps. In the case of flip tab openings, a scored panel depressed by the flip tab opens multiple compartments. A supplementary drinking cap facilitates mixing within a mixing chamber defined by the cap removably attached to the lid after opening and during consumption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventor: Fadi Kalaouze, JR.
  • Patent number: 7594589
    Abstract: A dual-container package includes a closure having a body with a first annular wall extending from the body, a second annular wall extending from the body within the first annular wall, a first dispensing opening extending through the body from between the first and second annular walls, and a second dispensing opening extending through the body from within the second annular wall. A first container is mounted to the closure by the first annular wall, and a second container is disposed within the first container and mounted to the closure by the second annular wall. The containers and the annular walls have structure for holding the containers in a predetermined angular orientation with respect to each other. In the exemplary embodiments of the disclosure, this structure includes internal beads on the annular walls received by snap fit within external channels on the neck finishes of the containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.
    Inventors: Craig L. Potts, Edward A. Grant, Leonora M. Brozell
  • Publication number: 20090223971
    Abstract: An organizer for storing accessories including a case which includes a first storage region, a second storage region and a partition panel disposed there between. The first and second storage regions are, respectively, provided with a modular array of first and second compartments. The storage regions are movable with respect to one another between a case closed position and a case open position. The partition panel is selectively movable when the case is open to either prevent access to a selected one of the storage regions or to permit access to each of the storage regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventor: Brian Moffett
  • Publication number: 20090206084
    Abstract: The invention relates to liquid containers comprising a plurality of sealed additive chambers in communication with a vessel tillable with a liquid. The additive chambers comprise independently selected additives that may be added to a liquid in the container at the option of the user. The user can manually open the additive chambers of their choice and release the additive into a liquid in the vessel without destroying the integrity of the container. In this manner, the liquid containers are programmable by the users and various aspects of the liquid in the container, such as color and/or flavor, is controlled by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2006
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: IPIFINI, Inc.
    Inventors: Tod M. Woolf, Andrew S. Marks, Glenn Wachler, Scott Woolf
  • Publication number: 20090206085
    Abstract: An item holder used within a retaining device, such as a file organizer or a ring binder, and adapted to hold a variety of office supplies. The item holder includes a main body having a front face provided with a first set of pockets, and a rear face joined to the front face and provided with a second set of pockets. The main body includes an upper edge joined to an elongated sleeve that enables removable attachment of the main body to the retaining device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: INNOVATIVE STORAGE DESIGNS, INC.
    Inventor: David A. Schenker
  • Publication number: 20090200310
    Abstract: A food container in combination with a condiment container having a lip, a lower lip edge and a top edge. The food container includes at least one wall. A bottom connected to the wall defines a containment space. A slit formation is formed in the wall, the slit formation has a lower slit and an upper slit substantially parallel to the lower slit. The slits define a loop that is displaceable into the containment space for supporting the condiment container by urging the condiment container against the wall. The lower slit defines a wall lower ledge disposed for supporting the lower lip edge of the condiment container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventors: Markku Biederman, Andres Kozhaya, Xavier Velez, Krystle Kimmons, Thomas Kuhn, Jaime Buitrago
  • Publication number: 20090198347
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a container for an access-controlled storage system comprising a plurality of compartments, each compartment designed to contain an article, and a control means to control the accessibility of said compartments, wherein said control means is capable of granting access to the article of only one compartment at a time without moving said article, wherein said control means comprises a rotary belt with a cut-out directed by deflection pulleys. Another aspect of the present invention is an access-controlled storage system comprising at least two containers according to the present invention, a housing, and an actuating means capable of actuating the control means of said container, wherein said actuating means grants access only to a defined compartment within said container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventor: Hannes Kirzinger
  • Publication number: 20090188917
    Abstract: A vertically-aligned organizer comprising a backpanel a plurality of bellowed sectionalized compartments; and a coupling mechanism adapted to removably couple the plurality of sectionalized compartments to the backpanel. The backpanel of one embodiment is comprised of (i) a front surface adapted to align in a generally vertical direction, (ii) a top edge, (iii) at least one bore, and (iv) a generally flexible material. A method of organizing articles using a vertically-aligned organizer of may comprise placing the backpanel front surface in a generally vertical position, coupling the backpanel to one of a wall, a door, and a frame, coupling the plurality of bellowed sectionalized compartments to the backpanel front surface, and placing articles within the plurality of bellowed sectionalized compartments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Muluye K. Hailemariam, Berihun R. Chibsa
  • Publication number: 20090188929
    Abstract: A drinking cup having a vessel, a partition positioned within the vessel and a clip coupled with the vessel. The vessel has a side wall and bottom defining an interior configured to retain liquid. The partition divides the interior of the vessel into at least two compartments. The clip is configured to receive at least one drinking straw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Inez Sims, Katherine Harris
  • Publication number: 20090188922
    Abstract: A carrier, advantageous for carrying pill bottles and the like. The carrier comprises a web bearing a plurality of upwardly open, generally parallel pockets. A strap engages the web at two spaced apart locations. A fastener such as hook and loop material selectively holds the web in a coiled configuration. The pockets all face upwardly and optionally have windows and individual closures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventor: Katie Vegas
  • Patent number: 7556174
    Abstract: Disclosed is a candy storage and dispenser device. A multi-compartment dispensing device offers a unique device for storing and dispensing candy. Accordingly, multiple types and/or colors of candy may be contained in a transparent housing to create a very colorful presentation. Any number of candy types, including powdered, beads, pellets and the like, may be stored and dispensed with the multi-compartment device. The compartments are joined by a series of apertures which may, or may not, be regulated by a movable barricade. Then, when desired, the multiple candies are dispensed through the series of compartment apertures and a dispensing aperture. One version comprises a flute-shaped device having an operational mouthpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Inventor: Frank P. Gatski
  • Patent number: 7556170
    Abstract: A lightweight horizontal dispensing container comprising a pallet base, a pallet cover and a three sided sleeve of plastic material extending between the pallet base and the pallet cover may be stacked on top of similar pallet covers or below similar pallet bases. A rectangular frame is secured to the sleeve and defines an opening on a fourth side of the horizontal dispensing container. Dunnage provides horizontal access to parts inside the container. This container enables a horizontal dispensing container to be stacked above or below conventional pallet loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventor: William J. Vroon
  • Publication number: 20090158782
    Abstract: A washing apparatus such as an automatic laundry washing machine includes a wash agent dispenser drawer including an additive compartment for storing various additives such as detergent, bleach and fabric softener. One or more water inflow tubes may extend downwardly into the additive compartment and may be configured to deliver water for diluting the additives contained in the compartment. The inflow tubes are of sufficient length to reach a sub-surface portion of additive held in the compartment. Water may simultaneously be delivered to the surface of the additive. Furthermore, inflow tubes have their outlets positioned adjacent to the base(s) of one or more siphon post/cap assemblies located in the additive compartments, such that a churning effect is produced from the injection of water through the tubes and the siphoning action of the siphon post, whereby mixing is enhanced and additive buildup may be avoided and/or removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Chris H. Hill
  • Publication number: 20090159599
    Abstract: A flame retardant storage device includes a flame retardant shell having upper and lower ends, front and back faces, and opposed sides. The shell defines an enclosed interior area and includes at least one door for accessing the interior area. The storage device includes a hanger element having a first portion lowerly adjacent the shell upper end and being configured to distribute a hanging force throughout the shell upper end. The hanger element includes a rotatable hook operatively coupled to the first portion and extends upwardly of the shell upper end. Further, the hanger element includes a fixed hook operatively coupled to the first portion and extends upwardly of the shell upper end. The rotatable hook is configured to attach to a generally horizontal pole and rotate at least about ninety degrees relative to the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventor: J. Byron Alexander
  • Publication number: 20090145909
    Abstract: A flat inner container (3), especially an internal tank for a road vehicle, which is surrounded by an outer container (1) and is used for receiving a cryogenic liquid, particularly a fuel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: MAGNA STEYR FAHRZEUGTECHNIK AG & CO. KG
    Inventor: Klaus Hausberger
  • Publication number: 20090134167
    Abstract: A brake fluid reservoir for a braking system has a body and a fluid level detector. The body is hollow, single-piece molded and has a top, a bottom, two sides, a chamber, a fluid inlet and two fluid outlets. The chamber is defined in the body and has an inner surface. The fluid inlet is defined in the top and communicates with the chamber. The fluid outlets are defined respectively near the two sides in the bottom of the body and communicate with the chamber. The fluid level detector is mounted in the body and has two baffles to divide the chamber into two spaces communicating respectively with the fluid outlets. Because the body is single-piece molded, structural strength of the reservoir is enhanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2007
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventor: Te-San Chen
  • Patent number: 7503462
    Abstract: A lightweight horizontal dispensing container comprising a pallet base, a pallet cover and opposed side walls of plastic material extending between the pallet base and the pallet cover may be stacked on top of similar pallet covers or below similar pallet bases. Opposed rectangular frames are secured to the sleeve and define openings on opposed sides of the horizontal dispensing container. Dunnage provides horizontal access to parts inside the container. This container enables a horizontal dispensing container to be stacked above or below conventional pallet loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventor: William J. Vroon
  • Publication number: 20090068536
    Abstract: A fuel cell powered vehicle is disclosed having a fuel storage tank, wherein the fuel tank is disposed on an undercarriage of the vehicle and has a substantially ovoid shape to militate against interference with a function of a suspension system of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: David A. Young, James W. Dandalides, Sai Diwakar, Sheri L. Fraser
  • Publication number: 20090026209
    Abstract: A system for organizing very similar articles in a container so that the user can readily identify the desired article. A “menu” may be used to readily identify the articles, which preferably are non-food, consumer items, such as bandages or first-aid supplies. The “menu” may be provided in the lid of the container. If desired, the “menu” may be fixedly provided in the lid of the container, such as on the interior-facing surface of a flip-top or hinged-lid of the container. The articles may be organized in an insert or tray that is removable from a shell portion of the container so the shell can be used for other purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventors: Elysha Huntington, Anthony B. Gallo, David Lutness
  • 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: 20080272128
    Abstract: A fuel container for a fuel cell, comprises a liquid fuel chamber having a space for the storage of liquid fuel, a valve disposed in an outlet of the liquid fuel chamber to discharge the liquid fuel from the space or stop the discharge, a partition wall member movable through the space toward the valve, and a compressed gas chamber communicating with the space and storing compressed gas, the compressed gas imparting a back pressure to the partition wall member so that the partition wall member moves through the space toward the valve, the liquid fuel chamber and the compressed gas chamber being integral with each other. This fuel container is used as a fuel container for replenishing fuel to a fuel container installed in a fuel cell or can be installed into a fuel cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2005
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Yasuaki Norimatsu, Tomoichi Kamo, Osamu Kubota, Hideto Usui
  • Publication number: 20080272129
    Abstract: A gravity feed dispensing container for containing and storing therein a plurality of pre-packaged products. The container formed of a blank including a plurality of foldable lines that when folded according to a specific pattern defines the gravity feed dispensing container. The container including an interior space defined by a first end panel, a second end panel, a top panel, a plurality of panels forming a bottom, two foldably attached side panels, and a plurality of flaps. The container further including first and second removable dispenser tabs to define a first dispenser opening and a second dispenser opening. The container is configured to dispense a first pre-packaged product through the first dispenser opening and a second pre-packaged product through the second dispenser opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventor: Kristen Jacokes
  • Publication number: 20080230546
    Abstract: The present invention provides a device for increasing portion control in a diet. In one illustrative embodiment, the portion control device includes a cover member sized to cover at least a portion of an eating surface of a plate. The cover member may include a first surface having one or more openings therein defined by an opening perimeter. One or more compartment walls may be attached to the first surface adjacent to the perimeter of the one or more openings and may extend a distance therefrom. The openings and the compartment walls may define a portion compartment that may help to manage, and in some cases, measure, portions of food. Additionally, in some embodiments, the compartments may have labels indicating the food group to be placed therein to help achieve a balanced diet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventor: Patricia Cocchiarella
  • Publication number: 20080207754
    Abstract: A method and applicators for preventing or reducing acid reflux (or “GERD”) by delivering a proper dose of vinegar directly to the back of the throat without exposing the taste buds, and immediately followed by a shot of water or other pleasant tasting chaser to wash it down. One applicator generally comprises a joined pair of sealed flexible pouches each sealed by a seal that may be burst open on the application of pressure to the pouches in order to dispense the product therein. The first pouch is filled with a dose of undiluted apple cider vinegar (approximately 5 to 10 cc) and the second pouch is filled with a liquid chaser, usually distilled water. Another applicator generally comprises a drinking vessel defined by two side-by-side receptacles, and pair of fixedly attached straws each entering a corresponding receptacle. The straw entering the chaser is oriented at a fixed angle greater than the straw entering the vinegar so that vinegar pours first followed by the chaser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventor: William A. Zicker