Substantially Concentric Compartments Patents (Class 220/506)
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Patent number: 11535441Abstract: A consumer product packaging kit comprising a closure (1), an outer container (2) and an inner container (3) capable of releasably engaging with and inside of the outer container (2), wherein; C) the outer container (2) comprises: a) an open mouth (21) at the top of the outer container (2), b) a shoulder (22), c) a body (23), d) an open base (24) at the bottom of the outer container (2), e) an annular extension (26) longitudinally offset from the open mouth (21), and f) an engagement structure (27); and D) the inner container (3) for containing consumer product comprises: (v) an open top end (31) releasably engaging with the annular extension (26), (vi) a side wall (32), (vii) a closed bottom end (33), and (viii) an engagement coupler (34) cooperating with the engagement structure (27).Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2018Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Weiqing Chen, Marc Y Phu
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Patent number: 11230423Abstract: The present invention relates to an absorbing member storing apparatus, and includes a first storing part (110) in which an absorbing member is stored, a second storing part (120), and a fastening part (130). The fastening part (130) is formed inside the first storing part (110), and the second storing part is fitted into the fastening part (130). According to the present invention, through the opening of the storing apparatus in which an absorbing member and a fluid have been separately stored, the absorbing member, such as sterilized cotton, a sterilized cotton swab, or the like, can be immediately wet with the fluid, thereby enabling the significantly hygienic and convenient storage and use of an absorbing member.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2018Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: QNQPHARM CO., LTD.Inventor: Woon Jin Chung
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Patent number: 10981172Abstract: The invention relates to a thermal control system for controlling the temperature of a fluid. In particular, the invention relates to a control system having at least two heating elements, at least one of which is used for directly or indirectly heating a fluid, and at least one of which is used for heating a thermal probe used to determine the temperature of the fluid. The heating systems are controlled by at least one feedback controller.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Abbott Point of Care Inc.Inventors: Gary J. Vandersleen, Sergey Gershtein, Mitchell Tilson, Jaymin Patel, Craig H. Schneider, Seth Hunter, Paul Wasserman, Pierre Emeric
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Patent number: 10919679Abstract: Described herein is a multiple compartment container assembly which allows multiple distinct substances to be separately stored and/or consumed and/or dispensed. The separate compartments are accessed through apertures located at opposing ends of the container assembly, each aperture having a separate, leak resistant closure. A user may select which of the compartments to access by opening one or another of the closures.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2018Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: FLPSDE, LLCInventor: Ben Bazis
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Patent number: 10638862Abstract: A single serve beverage cup, including for wine, is disclosed having a base, a bowl, a seal and a cover. The container may also include an outer package and an inner package. There is also disclosed a single serve beverage cup having a cavity for receiving a miniature liquor bottle for making a cocktail.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2018Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Calderco Holdings Group, LLCInventor: John P. Calderaio
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Patent number: 10604950Abstract: A shower floor mud forming device includes two rings, at least one section of the big ring, implanted into shower floor mud in desired location and orientation. Device installed without or with the slope guide which ensures correct location and orientation of the rings and section of the big ring. Those elements of the device are functioning as a support for screed tool, which removes/shaves off excess of the floor mud on top of the elements of the device. Correct location and orientation of those elements ensure desired smooth surface and desired slope of the shower floor mud, which ensures correct surface of the finished shower floor. Elements of the device can be reusable or disposable. Slope guide can be used with or without leveling adjusters. Slope guide can be used without or with the pole, which can be used for alternative way to verify level of the top surface of the slope guide.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Inventor: Vadim Mikhaylenko
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Patent number: 10514130Abstract: A tube-array-type liquid nitrogen container includes a container body having a mouth; a tube array component received in the container body; and a top cap sealing the mouth from above. The top cap is rotatable in the mouth. The tube array component is composed of a plurality of holding tubes. The holding tube is opened at one end thereof, wherein the opening thereof faces the top cap. The top cap has at least one tube access passing therethrough. Each tube access is atop covered by a tube access cover. The tube-array-type liquid nitrogen container uses a tube-array component composed of the a plurality of holding tubes to store the freezing tubes, and is cooperated with the rotatable top cap and an external robotic arm, thereby improving space utilization and thermal insulation, effectively ensuring safety of the freezing tubes, and facilitating automatic storage of freezing tubes.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2017Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: SHANGHAI ORIGINCELL MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Jianguo Qu, Chen Luo, Jun Gu
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Patent number: 10494247Abstract: The present disclosure describes a system, apparatus, and method for storing, transporting, delivering, and dispensing carbonated beverages that maintains a high degree of carbonation and extends the shelf life of the beverage. The system includes a container that includes an outlet for dispensing the beverage. Disposed within the container is a first bladder that contains a fluid and an apparatus for exerting a constant pressure on the first bladder. The fluid is dispensed from the first bladder through the outlet, in response to the apparatus exerting pressure on the first bladder.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2018Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Winter Creek DesignsInventors: Justin Russell, Christopher Rojas, Christian LaForgia, David Finneran
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Patent number: 10434637Abstract: Implementations of a tool organizer and transport are provided. In some implementations, the tool organizer and transport may be configured to provide a water proof enclosure in which tools may be stored and transported. In some implementations, the tool organizer and transport may be comprised of a bucket, a lid, a handle, and a tool container insert. In some implementations, the tool container insert may include a number of pouches and be configured to removably fit within the interior space of the bucket. In this way, tools may be removably stored within the bucket. In some implementations, there is additional tool storage space located between the bottom of the tool container insert and the bottom face of the bucket. In some implementations, the annular rim of the tool container insert may be one or more colors and thereby used to organize the placement of tools into adjacently positioned pouches.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2016Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Inventor: Paul S. Sites
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Patent number: 10407806Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of a yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus. The embodiments described allow knitters to easily transport, carry and use balls of yarn for knitting and other knitting materials. The embodiments prevent the ball of yarn from rolling away or getting tangled or intertwined. The embodiments also easily and smoothly dispense the yarn, making the knitting more efficient and easier for the knitter. The embodiments provide additional elements to accommodate a knitter: (i) a ruler allowing, for example, to measure a knitting sampler; (ii) a needle gauge and needle openings, allowing, for example, to measure the size of a needle; and (3) an insert allowing, for example, to hold one or more balls of yarn.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2017Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: PRYM CONSUMER USA INC.Inventor: Kathleen Sullivan
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Heat-resistant tray particularly for food products as well as an oven for use in the heating thereof
Patent number: 10099839Abstract: By, according to the invention, producing a food product tray (1) with a lid (2) using a basic material (3) such as aluminum, and providing said material (3) with a coating (4) comprising at least two layers (9 and 10), of which at least one of the materials has a high emission value, it is possible with a suitable dimensioning and placement of the coating (4) on the inner and/or outer side of the tray (1) and the lid (2) to obtain a hitherto unknown precise heating of the individual food products within the same heating time in an oven (12). The oven (12) has heating elements (14-16) which may abut against the sides and bottom of the tray as well as against the lid (2), said heating elements (14-16) may have a zonal heat emission in order to obtain the best possible cooking of the food.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2014Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Inventor: Henny Jakobsgaard -
Patent number: 9549633Abstract: A shaker bottle comprising an open top lower vessel for retaining a liquid volume, an upper member releasably engaging and closing the open top lower vessel; the upper member including a liquid passage inlet in a bottom surface thereof connected to a closable port on an exterior of the upper member allowing liquid in the lower vessel to pass through the inlet and the closable port when the closable port is open and the upper member is closing the lower vessel; the upper member including a storage chamber suitable for receiving a powder supplement; the storage chamber including a releasable bottom member forming a seal with the storage chamber separating the storage from the lower vessel when the releasable bottom member is in with the storage chamber; the bottom member when released from the storage chamber being received in the lower vessel with the storage chamber being open to the lower vessel.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2013Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Inventors: Joseph Hon-Kwong Ng, Justin Benjamin Rosete
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Patent number: 9517115Abstract: An ampoule for storing an implant capable of maintaining humidity includes: a container capable of airtight sealing at least momentarily or temporarily; a partition member which divides an accommodation space inside the container into two spaces, first and second spaces, and allows vaporized water molecules to be transported between the divided spaces; and a water molecule supply source which is accommodated in the first space of the two spaces divided by the partition member and supplies the vaporized water molecules. Therefore, the invention enables the construction of an environment which allows the hydrophilicity of the implant to be maintained for a long time, wherein the hydrophilicity is imparted to and protected from the surface of the implant or a coating layer formed on the surface of the implant.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2012Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: OSSTEMIMPLANT CO., LTD.Inventors: Yong Il Chung, Ju Dong Song, Eun Jung Kang, Da Mi Choi, Tae Gwan Eom, Kyoo Ok Choi, Su Kyoung Kim
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Patent number: 9033166Abstract: A double-chamber vessel for flowable substances having a lateral outer wall with a first chamber enclosed by a first, in particular transparent wall and a second chamber enclosed by a second transparent wall in which the first and second chambers each have an opening which openings end commonly in an opening section of the double-chamber vessel, otherwise they are completely separated from each other, wherein the first chamber is an inner chamber that is enclosed by the second chamber, which is an outer chamber, wherein in planar sections the first wall enclosing the first chamber lies directly against the second wall enclosing the second chamber, at the same time forming the lateral outer wall of the double-chamber vessel, or in the planar sections, the second wall forms the first wall and wherein both chambers have a continuous flow connection to the respective openings.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2012Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Berner Kunststofftechnik GmbHInventors: Frank Lehmitz, Gunther Fröhlich
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Patent number: 8887945Abstract: A foldable container module includes a body and a foldable container. The body has a sidewall and a room. The foldable container has a panel, multiple folding line sets formed on the panel, and a joint. The foldable container can be transformed by folding along the multiple folding line sets. The joint connects to the sidewall of the body. The foldable container module can be held in one hand by a user, and the other hand of the user can swing freely or take the solid food from the foldable container, such that the user can also suck the liquid from the body by the straw at the same time. Moreover, when the foldable container module is to be stored, the user can fold the foldable container along the multiple folding line sets to reduce a volume of the foldable container.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2012Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Highplus International Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chih-Hung Kao
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Patent number: 8875935Abstract: A wine glass constructed from molded plastic includes an upper body defining an upwardly narrowed flume for concentrating the wine bouquet, in combination with a contoured lower base defining an annular moat surrounding a central punt for enhanced visual inspection of the wine. In addition, the upper body further includes a notched indent at an outboard side thereof forming a shelf for facilitated fingertip grasping and manipulation of the assembled glass. In one form, the upper body and lower base of the wine glass are provided as separate modules adapted for assembly to form the wine glass, and disassembly for respective compact stacking. In another form, the wine glass has a one-piece construction adapted for compact stacking by nested reception of the upwardly narrowed flume partially into the underside of the lower base of an overlying glass in the stack.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2013Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: govino, LLCInventors: Boyd I. Willat, Joseph T. Perrulli, Paul H. Velick
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Patent number: 8794462Abstract: A base of a container may include a standing surface, a first wall, a second wall, a first hinge, and a second hinge. The first hinge may be positioned between the standing surface and the first wall, the first wall being rotateable about the first hinge relative to a longitudinal axis of the container. The second hinge may be positioned between the first wall and the second wall, the second wall being rotateable about the second hinge relative to the longitudinal axis of the container, where rigidity of the base prevents substantial net distortion of the base during rotation of the second wall.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2010Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Graham Packaging Company, L.P.Inventor: Gregory Trude
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Publication number: 20140203022Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for forming a tubular container for food products and to the resulting container. The method comprises the following steps performed on a flexible sheet (3): a) folding or rolling a portion of said flexible sheet (3) forming a first tubular body (1); b) sealing one of the bases (1a) of the first tubular body (1); c) folding or rolling the rest of the flexible sheet (3) which is not part of said first tubular body (1) concentrically around the first tubular body (1), forming a second tubular body (2) outside the first tubular body (1); and d) joining part of the final longitudinal end of the inner surface of the second tubular body (2) to part of the outer surface of the first tubular body (1), forming two independent cavities: a first cavity (4) inside the first tubular body (1); and a second cavity (5) inside the second tubular body (2) and outside the first tubular body (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2012Publication date: July 24, 2014Inventor: Jordi Nevot Banus
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Patent number: 8770432Abstract: The invention relates to a wash bucket (1), the volume of which can be divided by means of a separate partition (2) into at least two compartments (3, 4). Projections (7) are disposed on at least two mutually opposing lateral walls (5, 6).Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2010Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Carl Freudenberg KGInventors: Markus Rueckheim, Andreas Eisenhut, Georg Huber, Isik Ozkan
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Patent number: 8756800Abstract: An electronic component mounting method is disclosed. The method includes the following steps: applying a paste remaining on a stamping pin to the bottom wall of at least one reservoir; forming the paste retained in the at least one reservoir to a predetermined film thickness by a clearance regulation section; causing the paste formed into a film to adhere to the stamping pin; stamping the paste to a substrate; and mounting the electronic components held by a mounting head to the substrate on which the paste has been stamped.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2010Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventor: Tsutomu Hiraki
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Publication number: 20140158699Abstract: There is a drinking cup assembly comprising an outer cup and an inner cup, the outer cup having a dispensing closure, the inner cup being removably attached to the outer cup. A space is located between the outer cup and the inner cup, can contain an item being insertable into this space. The dispensing closure has an aperture and is adapted to receive a flexible conduit straw and a rotatable lid to open and close the flexible conduit straw. The flexible conduit straw has a weighted lower end of a soft plastic or a material coated with a soft plastic. The outer cup and inner cup are each structured to receive a sealing lid to separately close the outer cup and/or the inner cup. The attachment of the lids may be by one of an interference fit or a threaded attachment. The closure has a recess adjacent to the aperture, the flexible conduit fitting within this recess upon the rotatable lid flexing the conduit to close the conduit. The outer cup has handles.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Innobaby LLCInventors: Jee Yeon Yoo Kim, Kristen Yoohee Min
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Patent number: 8672176Abstract: An apparatus for holding a beverage includes a base, a frame, and a plurality of biasing members. The base includes at least one inner region and at least one outer region for collecting moisture. The frame is configured to be supported by the base and to receive drinking vessels of varying sizes and configurations. The plurality of biasing members are detachably coupled to the frame and form with the frame an inner cavity of varying capacity for supporting a drinking vessel. The capacity of the inner cavity is adaptively configured when a portion of the drinking vessel is received in the inner cavity.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2008Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Inventor: Souksomboun Sayasithsena
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Publication number: 20130233859Abstract: A package (10) for storing and dispensing a consumable product (24, 34) includes a first compartment (20) and a second compartment (30) that are hingedly and detachably attached by a first connection member (40) such as a perforated hinge, and a second connection member (52, 54, 56) that is removably attached to the compartments (20, 30). In a preferred embodiment, the second connection member includes a tear-strip (52) with one or more lines of weakness (60, 62). A related method for configuring and using such a package is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2011Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventor: Kristy Safarik
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Publication number: 20130211173Abstract: Methods and apparatus for containing a hazardous material according to various aspects of the present invention operate in conjunction with a container having two compartments. The first compartment is configured to contain the hazardous material within a non-rigid bladder and the second compartment contains a hazard control material within a two-piece container configured to enclose the first compartment. The container may further comprise a wall separating the first compartment from the second compartment that is configured to open upon occurrence of a trigger event to release the hazard control material.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Inventor: Firetrace USA, LLC
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Patent number: 8499960Abstract: An integral storage apparatus for containing multiple distinct fluids is disclosed. The integral storage apparatus comprises an outer spherical structure having a plurality of vents, a plurality of spherical layers inside the outer spherical structure, a plurality of tubings designed to insert into the plurality of vents and a capping vent capped onto each of the plurality of tubings. The plurality of vents protrudes from the outer spherical structure and the plurality of tubings is radially arranged on the outer spherical structure. The plurality of spherical layers has a concentric arrangement inside the outer spherical structure and each of the plurality of spherical layers includes at least one opening for receiving the plurality of tubings. The integral storage apparatus is adaptable to store multiple fluids thereby providing iterations of multiple fluids stored within to a user at the same time.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Inventors: Carrie Paterson, Robert Philip Maiden
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Patent number: 8469221Abstract: The invention relates to an insert for a pressurized liquid container, comprising a product chamber (9), for holding an additive and a pressure chamber (11), with at least one opening to the exterior of small diameter and a lid (3) for sealing both chambers (9,11), whereby the geometry of the pressure and product chambers are selected such that said opening lies above the fluid level on floating and viewed from the side of the lid, the product chamber (9) is surrounded on the lid side by the pressure chamber (11), characterized in that the lid (3) comprises sealing means (4,5), engaging with each of the side walls (1,2c) of both chambers (9,11) at a uniform separation from each wall end and a separation a, between a sealing line (5) of the lid (3) on the lateral wall (2c) of the pressure chamber and the end of said wall, is greater than a separation b between the or the furthest sealing line (4b) of the lid on the side wall (1) of the product chamber (9) and a line in the region of the upper end of said produType: GrantFiled: June 28, 2005Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Ball Packaging Europe GmbHInventors: Bernd Ullmann, Ralf Lieberz
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Patent number: 8464911Abstract: A container is disclosed which segregates at least two types of seed during storage and blends the at least two types of seed together when emptied from the container. The container has a first compartment and a second compartment, the first compartment storing a first type of seed and the second compartment storing a second type of seed. A method is disclosed for blending at least two types of seed together.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2010Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Dow AgroSciences, LLC.Inventors: Damon M. Palmer, William D. Bush, Jeffrey A. Housman
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Patent number: 8407992Abstract: The invention relates to an ammonia tank of an exhaust gas treatment system of a vehicle, having a tank wall. The invention provides that the tank wall is surrounded by a reagent reacting with regard to ammonia.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2009Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Sebastian Kaefer, Vera Lindemer, Markus Buerglin
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Patent number: 8348223Abstract: A flexible mold for a smoking device having a cup-shaped outer wall, a cup-shaped inner wall, and a third cup-shaped wall. The outer wall has a continuous sidewall connected to a bottom wall containing a central opening. The sidewall of the outer wall extends from the bottom wall of the outer wall to an open end and contains an opening in the sidewall spaced between the bottom end and the open end. The inner wall has a continuous sidewall, a cover closing one end. The sidewall of the inner wall is attached to the bottom wall of the outer wall surrounding the central opening. The third wall has a continuous sidewall and a closed end. The sidewall of the third wall is connected to the sidewall of the outer wall surrounding the opening in the outer wall. The closed end abuts a surface of the inner wall.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Inventor: Douglas J. Evans
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Patent number: 8307755Abstract: A container with an improved structure includes a body having an opening. The opening is covered with a cover. The bottom of the cover has a first assembly part. A supporting base is accommodated inside the body. One end of the supporting base has a second assembly part to hang on the first assembly part. The other end of the supporting base has a connecting part for connecting with an infusion object. When the supporting base is hung on the first assembly part using its second assembly part, the supporting base can be shaken with a force.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2010Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Inventor: Tzu-Yuan Shen
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Patent number: 8302803Abstract: A device for selective attachment to a conventional aluminum beverage can with internal liquid-holding pouch. A flavoring, alcohol based, energy drink, a medication, etc. can be contained in the device and mixed with the liquid contained in beverage cans. With the device atop a can and the device and can opened, tilting and pouring the liquid of the can causes liquid within the device to be dispensed and entrained into the stream of the liquid exiting the beverage can. A mixed drink can be provided comprised of the first liquid of the device and the second liquid provided by the can. Substantially uniform concentration of the two liquids is maintained from start to finish. Mixing occurs on an incremental basis and there is no substantial mixing of liquid from the device within the chamber of the can or from the liquid of the can within the cavity/pouch of the device.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2010Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: WIX Industries LLCInventors: Russell Jon Greenberg, Christopher Eden Marchant Beardsley
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Patent number: 8272529Abstract: The invention provides a drink mixing cup for fluids comprising an outer chamber having an outer rim disposed at its top and a chamber disposed inside the outer chamber having an inner rim disposed below the outer rim by an amount selected to optimize mixing fluids poured from said chambers when drunk by humans while not interfering with their noses. The design allows for nesting of cups to reduce storage space. Anti-nesting ribs prevent full nesting so that separation of cups is not difficult. When thin walls made from plastic are used and the inner chamber is elevated, the fluid in the inner chamber is thermally insulated. When inverted, the chamber below the inner chamber can serve as a drinking glass.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2010Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Hurricane Shooters, LLCInventors: Bryan D. Mansfield, Ricky R. Lambert
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Publication number: 20120145717Abstract: An integral storage apparatus for containing multiple distinct fluids is disclosed. The integral storage apparatus comprises an outer spherical structure having a plurality of vents, a plurality of spherical layers inside the outer spherical structure, a plurality of tubings designed to insert into the plurality of vents and a capping vent capped onto each of the plurality of tubings. The plurality of vents is protruded from the outer spherical structure. The plurality of spherical layers has a concentric arrangement inside the outer spherical structure. The plurality of spherical layers includes at least one opening for receiving the plurality of tubings. The plurality of tubings is radially arranged on the outer spherical structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventors: Carrie Paterson, Robert Philip Maiden
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Patent number: 8186535Abstract: A storage device for retaining fluids is provided. The storage device includes a first container for retaining a first fluid, wherein the first container has a first end and a second end. The storage device further includes a first end container for retaining a second fluid, wherein the first end container is generally annular in shape and is at least partially received within a portion of the first end of the first container.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2007Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: PACCAR IncInventor: Kenneth Mathew Shearn
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Patent number: 8146757Abstract: A bottle for dispensing fluids, semi-solid, ointments, gels, paste, creams, powder, and the like. The substances in the container are naturally fed by gravity to a dispensing portion without the need for the dispenser to be placed in a vertical position, upside down position, or inclined position in order to allow the substances to move to the tip of the dispensing portion, all the while maintaining the container in a horizontal orientation.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2008Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Inventor: Marcio Marc Abreu
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Patent number: 8141322Abstract: The present invention provides a method, apparatus, and system to conserve resources, particularly rain water, by providing for water storage within building walls and other structural components. The building water storage allows reuse of water at that location that in the past has generally flowed to storm drains as runoff. Besides allowing reuse, another advantageous effect is that the structure may become a well insulated unit.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2009Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Inventor: Jennifer Appel
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Patent number: 8122626Abstract: An optical illusion device such as a drinking glass/cup for providing a multi-dimensional visual display. The device includes a body with tubular sidewalls extending from an opening at a first end to an opening at a second end. A base assembly is provided at the second end. The base assembly includes a top wall, a bottom wall, and a sidewall that together form or define an inner chamber. A visual display assembly is provided with a mirror element with a convex reflective surface or mirror positioned within the chamber with the reflective surface facing the top wall of the base assembly. A primary image element is provided proximate to the reflective surface such that the primary image and mirror element can be observed via the opening in the body. A framing element is included proximate to the top wall of the base assembly including background images facing the reflective surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2010Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventor: Gary W. Schnuckle
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Publication number: 20120024863Abstract: A multiple compartment container having a plurality of independent double compartment containers within a container. Each double compartment container have an outer larger compartment fully enclosing an inner smaller compartment with each adjacent compartment having an independent open end located opposite each other to allow free accessibility to the compartment. Each open end accommodates a closure device to close the compartments. This prevents the contents of one compartment from mixing with the contents of the other compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2010Publication date: February 2, 2012Inventor: Yong Hoon Cho
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Patent number: 8051590Abstract: An optical illusion device such as a drinking glass/cup for providing a multi-dimensional visual display. The device includes a body with tubular sidewalls extending from an opening at a first end to an opening at a second end. A base assembly is provided at the second end. The base assembly includes a top wall, a bottom wall, and a sidewall that together form or define an inner chamber. A visual display assembly is provided with a mirror element with a convex reflective surface or mirror positioned within the chamber with the reflective surface facing the top wall of the base assembly. A primary image element is provided proximate to the reflective surface such that the primary image and mirror element can be observed via the opening in the body. A framing element is included proximate to the top wall of the base assembly including background images facing the reflective surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2010Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventor: Gary W. Schnuckle
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Patent number: 8046941Abstract: An optical illusion device such as a drinking glass/cup for providing a multi-dimensional visual display. The device includes a body with tubular sidewalls extending from an opening at a first end to an opening at a second end. A base assembly is provided at the second end. The base assembly includes a top wall, a bottom wall, and a sidewall that together form or define an inner chamber. A visual display assembly is provided with a mirror element with a convex reflective surface or mirror positioned within the chamber with the reflective surface facing the top wall of the base assembly. A primary image element is provided proximate to the reflective surface such that the primary image and mirror element can be observed via the opening in the body. A framing element is included proximate to the top wall of the base assembly including background images facing the reflective surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2010Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventor: Gary W. Schnuckle
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Patent number: 7992331Abstract: An optical illusion device such as a drinking glass/cup for providing a multi-dimensional visual display. The device includes a body with tubular sidewalls extending from an opening at a first end to an opening at a second end. A base assembly is provided at the second end. The base assembly includes a top wall, a bottom wall, and a sidewall that together form or define an inner chamber. A visual display assembly is provided with a mirror element with a convex reflective surface or mirror positioned within the chamber with the reflective surface facing the top wall of the base assembly. A primary image element is provided proximate to the reflective surface such that the primary image and mirror element can be observed via the opening in the body. A framing element is included proximate to the top wall of the base assembly including background images facing the reflective surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2010Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventor: Gary W. Schnuckle
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Patent number: 7900384Abstract: An optical illusion device such as a drinking glass/cup for providing a multi-dimensional visual display. The device includes a body with tubular sidewalls extending from an opening at a first end to an opening at a second end. A base assembly is provided at the second end. The base assembly includes a top wall, a bottom wall, and a sidewall that together form or define an inner chamber. A visual display assembly is provided with a mirror element with a convex reflective surface or mirror positioned within the chamber with the reflective surface facing the top wall of the base assembly. A primary image element is provided proximate to the reflective surface such that the primary image and mirror element can be observed via the opening in the body. A framing element is included proximate to the top wall of the base assembly including background images facing the reflective surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2008Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventor: Gary W. Schnuckle
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Patent number: 7878365Abstract: A mug (10) includes an outer transparent casing (40) having an open bottom end. A cup (11) is received in the casing (40). A display member (60) is positioned in a space (44) between the casing (40), and the cup (11) and images thereon can be seen through the casing (50). A threaded hub (16) is formed at the bottom of the cup (11), and a cap (64) engages the hub (16) to close the bottom of the casing (40). In this manner the cap (64) can be removed for access to the display member (60) should it be desired to change the display member (60). A timepiece (50) is carried by the casing (40) and a lid (20) may be attached to the cup (11). A cup (70) may be provided to engage the lower portion (43) of the casing (40) and to cover the cap (64).Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2006Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: TimeMug LLCInventor: Brian G. Meehan
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Patent number: 7850923Abstract: Aspects and embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to devices and methods for the containment and presentation of a control solution to a medical device. Such devices and methods can be directed to containers (e.g., containment and presentation devices) that include structures such as nested containment wells for maintaining a stabilized control solution. Embodiments can include an indicator, such as one to indicate status of a seal for a container and/or for a liquid inside such a container.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2007Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Bionostics, Inc.Inventor: Randy Byrd
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Publication number: 20100308057Abstract: Beverage containers are provided that include two chambers, with a first chamber containing a volume of water and a second chamber containing a powder. The second chamber is at least partially disposed in the first chamber and is sufficiently elongated to be at least partially submerged in the water contained therein. The second chamber further comprises a top portion that includes a first window, and a bottom portion that includes a second window. The first window and second window may be mechanically converted into an open position to cause the powder to mix with the water to create a solution that may be consumed by a user. Beverage container caps are also disclosed, which allow the first and second window to be mechanically opened by a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2010Publication date: December 9, 2010Inventor: Harry Hart
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Patent number: 7845512Abstract: A thin-walled cup is formed of a single piece of polymeric material having a uniform thickness throughout the extent of the single piece of polymeric material. The cup has an outer chamber which extends around an inner chamber. The outer chamber holds a first liquid and the inner chamber holds a second liquid. The liquid in the inner chamber is mixed with the liquid in the outer chamber during drinking from the cup.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2006Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Inventor: Theodore P Skala
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Publication number: 20100294774Abstract: The invention provides a drink mixing cup for fluids comprising an outer chamber having an outer rim disposed at its top and a chamber disposed inside the outer chamber having an inner rim disposed below the outer rim by an amount selected to optimize mixing fluids poured from said chambers when drunk by humans while not interfering with their noses. The design allows for nesting of cups to reduce storage space. Anti-nesting ribs prevent full nesting so that separation of cups is not difficult. When thin walls made from plastic are used and the inner chamber is elevated, the fluid in the inner chamber is thermally insulated. When inverted, the chamber below the inner chamber can serve as a drinking glass.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2010Publication date: November 25, 2010Inventors: Bryan D. Mansfield, Ricky R. Lambert
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Publication number: 20100288773Abstract: A pitcher, which is a container for filling with drink or water, includes a pitcher body, a cover body, and an upper lid. The cover body covers the center of the pitcher body, and has a hollow accommodating post extending downward. The accommodating post is located in the pitcher body, and is adapted to be filled with ice cubes. The accommodating post is covered with the upper lid. By the accommodating post filled with ice cubes, the pitcher is able to keep the drink at a cool temperature for a period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2009Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventor: HSIAO CHENG CHUANG
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Publication number: 20100258455Abstract: A plastic container including an outer container element (10) having a geometrical center and an inner container element (50) mounted within the outer container element, the outer container element and the inner container element, when mounted in the outer container element, together having a center of gravity which is lower than the said geometrical center of the outer container element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2008Publication date: October 14, 2010Applicant: LOG-PLASTIC PRODUCTS COMPANY LTD.Inventors: Amit Shay, Jonathan Schanin, Yari Barkai, Dan Peleg
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Publication number: 20100260901Abstract: Described are food packages having features such as multiple containers in a single package and multiple pieces for a package; the packages can contain multiple food products including cereal and milk, but not necessarily cereal, for consumption together in a convenient manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2009Publication date: October 14, 2010Inventors: Robert A. Zoss, Bryan Scholtes, Dan Genord