Closure For Compartment Patents (Class 220/523)
  • Publication number: 20120103997
    Abstract: A single container is divided into two separate compartments sharing a common horizontal partition. Each compartment has its own individual opening. A lid and a base portion are inter-changeable and can be attached to either of the two openings. The compartments are shaped horizontally instead of being shaped vertically in order to help flow the liquid through the spout. Two handles, one on each side of the lid, are slightly angled towards the spout to help further the flow of liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventor: Christian Schingh-Laniel
  • Publication number: 20120085767
    Abstract: A gift box with bottom, right side, left side, front end, back end, and interior walls is provided. A plurality of compartments is included. A top wall that has a frame section with a lower surface is provided. The top wall has a plurality of windows that are capable of being opened. Each one of the windows is associated with one of the compartments. A liner layer is attached to the lower surface of the frame section and directly faces the compartments and the windows when the windows are in a closed position. Opening of one of the windows presents a portion of the liner layer to the user so that the user can punch through the portion of the liner layer to access the compartment associated with the opened window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2010
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: YOU STUFF IT BOXES, LLC
    Inventors: Mary C. Read, Sandi Jalernpan, Dang Jalernpan
  • Patent number: 8152367
    Abstract: The invention provides an insulated container having a temperature monitoring device that can be used to maintain an object stored in the container at a temperature that is below the normal operating temperature of the temperature monitoring device while still permitting the taking of measurements of the interior of the container. The container includes an RF transponder having an RF antenna, a temperature sensor, and a battery that is operatively connected to the transponder and the temperature sensor. The temperature sensor is positioned in the container so that it is in a temperature monitoring relationship with the interior space of the container. The battery is positioned at least partially in one of the walls of the container at a location that is spaced apart from the temperature sensor and that is selected so that the battery does not experience a temperature that is below an operating temperature of the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Sealed Air Corporation (US)
    Inventors: William Peyton Roberts, Thomas D. Kennedy, Tom Windisch, David W. Hagood
  • Patent number: 8152256
    Abstract: A storage device for a refrigerator includes a storage box defining a storage chamber storing food therein and installed removably in a storage space, an opening/closing unit for opening/closing partly or fully the storage chamber, and a guide unit for guiding the opening/closing of the storage chamber by the opening/closing unit. An apparatus/method is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Do-Hyung Kim
  • Patent number: 8127960
    Abstract: A holding device for securing the top mounting section of a container is disclosed. The holding device the top mounting section of the container including a received section, the top mounting section in engagement with the receiving section, characterized in that the receiving section is pivotally sealed at the lower edge of the top mounting section and the circumferential edge of the top mounting section is a pivot point connecting with the receiving section, the receiving section has a funnel shape extended downward and the extension is a guiding hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Hightlight Tech Corp.
    Inventor: Feng-Jiun Li
  • Publication number: 20120024864
    Abstract: A container assembly (10) for receiving medical waste such as used swabs. The assembly (10) includes a body (12) which defines five in use open topped main compartments (14), each for receiving medical waste, and a transparent lid (26) beatable on the body in a shut condition to close the main compartments, (14) whilst permitting their contents to be viewed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: CENTRAL MEDICAL SUPPLIES LTD
    Inventor: Philip Anthony Champ
  • Patent number: 8074825
    Abstract: A container assembly with a closure and the structure of the closure. The container has multiple compartments for holding different materials. The container has a closure with a fitment that attaches to the container. The fitment has separate bottom receptacle areas on one side and a top receptacle on the other. The separate receptacle areas are each exposed to different compartments within the container. The top receptacle area is connected to each of the separate receptacle areas by conduits. A selection head is provided having a pour spout and a plurality of baffle chambers. The pour spout has an open central conduit, wherein only some of the baffle chambers are open to that central conduit. The baffle chambers are received within the top receptacle area of the fitment. Different combinations of the baffle chambers selectively align with different conduits as the selection head rotates within the fitment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Inventor: Robert A. Ziegler
  • Publication number: 20110284555
    Abstract: This invention provides a personal food storage buffet comprising a relatively large container of a size and shape that enables easy placement into and removal out of a refrigerator. The container has an upper tray and a lower tray. The lower tray is used to store utensils and dinnerware. The upper tray contains smaller containers and dispensers to store fixings and dressings. The upper tray also contains and heating/cooling pack to maintain freshness of the food. Positioned atop the perimeter of the cover is a pair of handles to transport the container. The upper tray and the lower tray may be connected together via a set of clips. An adjustable cover that serves as a sneeze guard is pivotally positioned over the upper tray via a pair of rods. When in the closed position, the cover attaches to the upper tray via a set of hinges and/or clips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Jack Barringer, David D. McClanahan, James B. Eldon, III, Kerry T. Namanny, Kenneth D. Namanny
  • Patent number: 8061548
    Abstract: A segregation disk and method of separately storing items in a collapsible, tubular container uses segregation disks for segregating the collapsible container into multiple chambers of user-selectable size. The segregation disks are generally planar disks having a diameter slightly greater than the interior diameter of the container, and formed of a flexible material that have a plurality of radial slits extending inwardly from their periphery to form a plurality of flexible wedges. At the terminus of each radial slit is a tear break, generally a circular hole. An integral pull tab extends from a peripheral region of one of the flexible wedges to facilitate removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Inventor: John David Peggs
  • Publication number: 20110253587
    Abstract: A carton comprising at least one tray section for holding a plurality of products. The at least one tray section can comprise a bottom panel, a first side panel foldably connected to the bottom panel, a second side panel foldably connected to the bottom panel, and at least one end panel foldably connected to the bottom panel. A first side end flap and a second side end flap can at least partially overlap the at least one end panel. The at least one end panel can comprise a first end panel edge and an opposing second end panel edge. The first side panel can be generally aligned with the first end panel edge along the length of the first end panel edge, and the second side panel can be generally aligned with the second end panel edge along the length of the second end panel edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventor: Felicia A. Pinkstone
  • Patent number: 8002137
    Abstract: A fuel cartridge is provided. The fuel cartridge capable of reliably suppressing fuel leakage and realizing improved safety. The fuel cartridge includes a cartridge body having a fuel supply port, and a seal member for directly closing the fuel supply port. The cartridge body has an atmosphere communication port, and the seal member directly closes the fuel supply port and the atmosphere communication port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Atsushi Sato, Yoshiaki Inoue, Kazuaki Fukushima, Jusuke Shimura, Yuto Takagi
  • Publication number: 20110162755
    Abstract: A system (10) for removing a pipettable substance from a pre-filled container (20), which is closed off by a top (30) having at least one opening area (40), comprises an opening tool (100) having a tube (110), which has a cross-section corresponding substantially to the shape of the opening area and which comprises at a distal end (120) an endpiece (140) extending substantially obliquely relative to the longitudinal axis of the tube, which moves a part of the top (30) located inside the opening area (40) towards the container when the opening tool is applied, so as to form an opening in the top, and a point of attack (150) for a transporting tool (200). The opening tool (100) is designed to remain on the container (20) after use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2008
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: Qiagen GMBH
    Inventors: Thomas Voit, Andrea Wildhaber
  • Publication number: 20110062162
    Abstract: A portable organizer has a container portion that has a plurality of compartments that are formed by an arrangement of inner walls. The inner walls may be adjustable or statically arranged. A tongue is connected to the container portion that is used to anchor the container portion by fitting between a mattress and box spring or cushion and couch frame, etc. A hinge may be used to connect the tongue to the container portion to aid in storage. The tongue may be attached at an upper portion or lower portion of the container portion to match selected uses. In one embodiment, the tongue is compact and removable for easy and compact storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventor: Brad THOMAS
  • Publication number: 20110031252
    Abstract: The invention provides a dual-reservoir container for liquid handling. The container includes two reservoirs attached to each other by a bridge means and a base wall, and further includes an integral seal cap connected to the base wall by a fixed hinge means. The seal cap includes a lid, two annular sealing walls extending downward from the lid and adapted to seal the reservoirs, two closed dome-shaped structures extending upward from the lid and the annular sealing walls, a locking tab hingedly attached to and extending substantially co-planar with and outward from the lid, and a lid extension extending upward from the upper lid surface. The locking tab has a longitudinal slot therethrough and can be moved from its normal outwardly position to a securing position in which the longitudinal slot engages a securing member comprised in the base wall, preventing the seal cap from being unseated from the reservoirs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventors: Todd Denison Pack, Robert G. States, III
  • Patent number: 7874449
    Abstract: A thermoformed dispensing container comprises a plastic tray with a dispensing cavity having side walls that include a circular radial side wall portion with a gap, and a disc-shaped thermoformed plastic lid positioned for rotation within the circular radial side wall portion of the tray, the lid having side walls that include a door. The dispensing container can be placed in an open condition by rotating the lid to align the door of the lid with the gap of the tray, or in a closed position by moving the door of the lid away from the gap of the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Plastic Ingenuity, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen B. Studee, Robert G. LaMasney
  • Patent number: 7850923
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Bionostics, Inc.
    Inventor: Randy Byrd
  • Patent number: 7823742
    Abstract: A seal for a pill dispenser having a body including a plurality of recesses formed in a surface of the body, each recess having an open mouth bounded by a surrounding portion of the body surface, the seal comprising a cover film defining a plurality of apertures to provide access to the open mouths of the recesses, each aperture being cut in the cover film so as to be smaller than the open mouth of the corresponding recess and being closed by a liner cut from a liner film, the liner being larger than the aperture and being adhered to the cover film around the entire periphery of the aperture, the seal in use being adhered to the body surface of the pill dispenser so that the liners are located between the cover film and the open mouths of the corresponding recesses and each liner is removable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Future Technology (R&D) Limited
    Inventors: Scott Valentine, Jonathan Hart, Mark Chadwick
  • Publication number: 20100224635
    Abstract: A three partitioned container that can hold up to three separate liquors and/or beverages in one container. The container includes three compartments, each of which is dedicated to the containment one or more type of liquids. In a first embodiment, the plastic lid of the container which is hollow and where the liquors and/or beverages are combined when poured. In a second embodiment, the closed hexagon shape bottom of the bottle will have three compartments which can hold up to three different types of liquors and/or beverages where the plastic lid will fit exactly on top of the partitioned container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventor: Eric Spann
  • Publication number: 20100202246
    Abstract: A multicomponent packaging is disclosed for an adhesive with at least one first and at least one second component. A first chamber is provided for accommodating the first component of the adhesive, the first chamber having an opening for removal of the adhesive. A second chamber is arranged within the first chamber for accommodating the second component of the adhesive. A sealing means is provided which, in the stored state of the multicomponent packaging, seals the opening in a fluid-tight manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventors: Wolf-Ruediger Huck, Dana Maiwald, Jolanda Sutter, Olivier Keller
  • Patent number: 7748560
    Abstract: An atmosphere controlled, resealable foodstuff container includes a base tray and a cover. The cover and base tray are constructed of a substantially gas impermeable material. The cover and base tray include resealing members. When connected, the cover and base tray define a generally enclosed and sealed interior space for foodstuffs. The container includes at least one atmosphere control member, such as a membrane, which controls the flow of gases through an opening in the container. The member may be located over a recessed opening in the cover to permit the containers to be stacked without gas flow interference. A label extends over the recess, thus obscuring the membrane from view to the purchaser without affecting the membrane atmosphere control function. The base tray may be opaque for use as a serving tray and the cover transparent to permit viewing of the product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Taylor Fresh Vegetables, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas DaCosta, Elizabeth Varriano-Marston, Eugene P. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20100059525
    Abstract: A closure for a multiple component container includes an insert (12), a piston (20) and a cap (10). The insert (12) and the piston (20) define a reservoir and the insert (12) comprises a fixed cylindrical wall (26) and a movable wall (32) connected thereto and movable with respect thereto by the action of gas pressure within the reservoir. The movable wall (32) has a discharge aperture (36) formed therein. The cap (10) comprises a closure plate (14), integral with whose outer edge is a depending skirt (16), by means of which the cap may be secured to a container. The closure plate (14) cooperates with the piston (20) such that movement of the closure plate towards the insert (12) results in movement of the piston also in the same direction. The piston (20) forms a sliding seal with the internal surface of the fixed cylindrical wall (26). A valve member (22) is integral with, the piston (20) and is slidably received in and seals the discharge aperture (36).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventors: Matthew Eric Smith, Karl Mondszein
  • Publication number: 20100038269
    Abstract: The memory card holder disclosed is a portable, credit card sized storage device that can be conveniently placed in a wallet, purse or carrying case that includes an outer portion or cover consisting of top, bottom and rear segments, the front and sides of the memory card holder which includes notches of variable sizes to accept different sized memory cards, a core organizer within the interior of the card holder that provides support for the outer portions of the card holder and defines specific apertures to accept a plurality of different sized memory cards, removable sleeves, nesting adapters and mini-wallet inserts that will allow users to configure the storage device to be compatible with their specific needs. The memory card holder can store a plurality of memory cards as many as nineteen in all and provides a secure means to store and protect memory cards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventor: Jimmy Picard
  • Patent number: 7661530
    Abstract: A pill organizer assembly and the associated method of organizing and isolating multiple doses of pharmaceuticals using a pill organizer. The pill organizer includes a holding case. A plurality of partition walls extend between the side walls in the holding case. The partition walls define a plurality of compartments. A lid is provided that is selectively positionable into a closed position on the holding case. A plurality of removable receptacles are provided. A removable receptacle is disposed within each of the plurality of compartments. The lid creates a seal against each of the removable receptacles when the removable receptacles are within the plurality of compartments and the lid is in its closed position. The seal created by the lid isolates the contents of the removable receptacles until they are removed from the holding case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Inventor: William Hewitt
  • Publication number: 20090294454
    Abstract: A spoon or utensil shaped food and or liquid chamber or container that may be designed to contain or store a foodstuff and or liquid or other contents, and may be attached to or part of or within one or more chambers or container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2005
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventor: Edward James Harding
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20090166363
    Abstract: Multi-chambered containers having individually arranged chambers and methods of using same are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a multi-chambered container including a first chamber, a second chamber, and a third chamber. A first peelable seal separates the first and third chambers. The first peelable seal is independently openable by selective application of external pressure to the first chamber. A second peelable seal separates the second and third chambers. The second peelable seal is independently openable by selective application of external pressure to the second chamber. The first chamber is separated from the second chamber by a permanent seal defining a transverse opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicants: BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC., BAXTER HEALTHCARE S.A.
    Inventor: Patrick Balteau
  • Publication number: 20080302803
    Abstract: A fluid dispensing system that provides storage means for at least one additional concentrate containing cartridge, the cartridge to be received by an open end of a fluid container and disposed on the outer surface thereof. The fluid dispensing system includes a fluid container, a fluid dispensing means, and a storage means for a concentrate containing cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: R. Bruce Yacko, Edward L. Mueller
  • Publication number: 20080164260
    Abstract: A container includes multiple compartments for holding drinks and food. In an exemplary embodiment, a first compartment holds a drink of choice, such as soda, water or juice, and a second compartment holds a food of choice, such as popcorn, pretzels or chips. A third compartment may also be provided for holding a second food of choice, such as candy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventor: Eddie L. Taufer
  • Publication number: 20080156671
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a case comprising at least one partition wall. Said at least one partition wall is dismountable and useful as a sitting and/or knee cushion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventor: Conny Jansson
  • Publication number: 20080135559
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: Randy Byrd
  • Publication number: 20080121550
    Abstract: A serving tray includes an aperture extending there through and a serving area, whereby food waste may be received through the aperture into a holding area of the serving tray pending disposal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2008
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: SNACDADDY, LLC
    Inventors: Brent W. Anderson, Russ Stanziale, Louis J. Foreman, Ian D. Kovacevich, Daniel Lee Bizzell
  • Patent number: 7182242
    Abstract: A food container includes an upper portion having a generally frusto-conicle upwardly tapered food containing portion which is adapted to be superimposed on a cover of a beverage container with the cover serving as a base. The food container also includes an integral lower portion for encircling a beverage container below its cover and wherein the upper portion includes a cover engaging portion which extends over only a portion of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Dopaco, Inc.
    Inventor: Liming Cai
  • Patent number: 7169602
    Abstract: A sample substrate for use in biological testing is provided having a first member defining at least one sample well and a second member including at least one sample well closure element. The at least one sample well closure element may be configured to substantially seal a corresponding sample well. Methods of filling the sample substrate are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Applera Corporation
    Inventor: Donald R. Sandell
  • Patent number: 7114630
    Abstract: A tray lid for covering a food tray having at least one food pocket therein. The tray lid includes a substantially flat tray covering section including a wall covering portion and at least one pocket covering portion formed thereon. The tray lid can include at least one pocket covering portion having a peripheral channel configured to abut against an associated wall of a food pocket of the food tray to seal food within the at least one food pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Oliver Products Company
    Inventors: Paul T. Dege, Jim C. Nensewitz
  • Patent number: 7060489
    Abstract: The present invention is object to provide a protein chip holding tool that is capable of effectively executing analysis work by preventing protein from being denatured and/or inactivated due to drying while attempting to make the amount of spotting of protein test samples to be spotted on a substrate very slight, and said a chip holding tool comprising a substrate holding member 39 in which at least one or more substrate holding portions 41 holding the substrate 35, a resilient holding member 45 that covers the upper surface of the substrate holding member 39, a resilient body engaging portion 51 holding the resilient body 37, and an opening and closing member 53 that is movably supported on the upper surface of the resilient holding member 45 and opens and closes the openings 45a.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Moritex Corporation
    Inventors: Kouji Tanaka, Yasuhiro Fukao
  • Patent number: 6989217
    Abstract: A battery chamber, in which a dry cell or a battery pack is selectively loaded, is provided in a corner of a digital camera. The battery pack is inserted through a loading gate of a side surface of the digital camera, and plural dry cells are inserted through a loading gate in a bottom surface thereof. Four holes are formed in the loading gate in the bottom surface, and the dry cells are inserted in the respective holes. The loading gate in the side surface has a large size according to a shape of the battery pack. In the battery chamber, contact segments for dry cells and contact segments for battery pack are respectively provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kazutoshi Suto
  • Patent number: 6726049
    Abstract: A covered food container or serving platter incorporates a cover stand as part of the structure of the container. The cover may be temporarily stored on the stand while the user obtains access to the container. In one embodiment a portion of the cover is received within a suitably configured retention area formed within the container. Another covered serving container utilizes a central support extending from the platter and a corresponding support that extends from the cover, with an interlocking possible at the maximum extension of each support, thus separating the cover from the platter. A further embodiment utilizes a pair of covers, one receivable upon another to enable a nesting storage with access available to the exposed container storage area. A surface rib and groove formed in corresponding surfaces of the two covers provides stability when in the nested configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Inventor: Richard G. Brothers
  • Patent number: 6715609
    Abstract: A case is provided for storing and displaying articles. The case includes a substantially planar base and a substantially planar cover having a similar shape to that of the base and adapted for connection to the base to form an assembly. A peripheral connector is provided for connecting the cover to the base about the respective peripheries thereof, and a central connector is provided for connecting the cover to the base about the respective centers thereof. In a particular embodiment, the peripheral connector and the central connector define an annulus there between when the cover is connected to the base for storing and displaying articles. The case may be adapted for use in a compact disc jewel box having a square base and a square cover hinged to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Gupton, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Gupton
  • Publication number: 20040031799
    Abstract: A tray lid for covering a food tray having at least one food pocket therein. The tray lid includes a substantially flat tray covering section including a wall covering portion and at least one pocket covering portion formed thereon. The tray lid can include at least one pocket covering portion having a peripheral channel configured to abut against an associated wall of a food pocket of the food tray to seal food within the at least one food pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2002
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventors: Paul T. Dege, Jim C. Nensewitz
  • Publication number: 20030168458
    Abstract: A holding plate includes a flat base member with a surface that is formed with a plurality of stations (wells or depressions) for holding specimens. A panel extends downwardly from the edge of the surface to create a concavity for receiving a lid member therein. The panel also has a flange extending outwardly from the concavity. The flat lid member has a skirt with a rim that extends from the edge of the lid member to create a hollow for receiving a base member therein. In operation, a robot or mechanical device selectively engages the flange of the base member and the rim of the lid member to engage or disengage the base and lid members. This allows for individual movement of either the base member or the lid member. This also allows for collective movement of the engaged base and lid members for stacking and storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventors: William Michael Lafferty, Scott Wayne Beaver, Charles Wilson Tweedy
  • Patent number: 6609627
    Abstract: A container comprising an inner thermoformed vessel (1) and an outer thermoformed vessel (2), arranged the one within the other. The side walls (9) of the outer forming (2) surround the side walls (10) of the inner forming (1). The outer side walls has inwardly projecting ribs (11), which abut the inner side walls (10) to maintain an air gap (12) between the formings, with the formings being centered with respect to each other. The air gap is present between the bases (13, 14) of the inner and outer formings, with the outer forming being provided with ribs in its base also. In use food in the container can be heated in a micro-wave oven until hot. The air gap separates a handler's fingers from direct thermal contact with the hot food so that the container remains comfortable to handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Inventor: Kevin William Joseph Clarke
  • Patent number: 6604530
    Abstract: A portable receptacle for extinguishing and storing cigarette ends is described, which comprises two distinct, functionally independent, unequally sized chambers, one smaller chamber being equipped with a fire extinguishing substance for extinguishing a cigarette after use and the other larger chamber providing the space of collection of ashes during smoking and of the cigarette ends which have been previously safely extinguished through their immersion into the chamber containing the fire extinguishing substance. Additionally, the fire extinguishing substance containing chamber may constitute a means for extinguishing cigarettes in table ashtrays of an otherwise conventional form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Inventors: Georgia Rogari, Panayiotis Rogaris
  • Patent number: 6581795
    Abstract: A container for holding foods comprises a base member (1); a cover member (3) which is connected to the base member (1) by releasable locking engagement; a first recessed carrying handle (20) provided on a lower side of the base member (1); and a second recessed carrying handle (11) provided on an upper side of the cover member (3). To achieve a substantially flat support surface for both the base member (1) and the cover member (3), the first and second carrying handles (20, 11) are integrated with and recessed into the contour of the base member (1) and of the cover member (3), respectively, such that each of the base member (1) and the cover member (3) have substantially flat surface portions so that the container will rest stably on a flat support surface such as a table in both the upright and inverted positions of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Leifheit AG
    Inventors: Rolf Günter Schülein, Frank Bruchschmidt
  • Patent number: 6575322
    Abstract: A special container is sized and adapted to store windows that are used in a soft top vehicle, such as a Jeep Wrangler® land vehicle. The container stores the windows in a safe and secure manner and can be placed in the vehicle so the removed windows will be accessible in the event they must be replaced. The container includes two openings that accommodate rear seat anchors, such as in a Jeep Wrangler®.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Inventor: Larry J. Brown, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20030094457
    Abstract: A decorative apparatus for displaying items in internal cavities includes a housing that is at least partially transparent with opposing top and bottom members and sidewall members defining a hollow region therebetween. The decorative apparatus also includes a plurality of dividers within the hollow region separating the region into a plurality of internal cavities. The housing further includes a removable member, configured to provide access to each of the internal cavities, so that decorative objects within the internal cavities can be easily changed or rearranged. A method for decorating an apparatus includes placing objects within the hollow region through a housing access provided by removing a removable housing member and replacing the removable housing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2001
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Inventor: Lori Greiner
  • Patent number: 6540268
    Abstract: A closure device for a container, which possesses a locking element for mutually locking of two container parts when the container is closed. The locking element has first and second locking instrumentalities, which are arranged on the different container parts. By way of an actuating member, which is able to be switched over between a closed position and an open position a first engagement member may be shifted between a locking position and a released position. The open position of the actuating member corresponding to the locking position may be secured by an obstructing member in order to prevent unauthorized unlocking of the container. An opening mechanism renders possible an overriding of the obstructing action and a switching over of the actuating member into the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: PARAT-Werk Schönenbach GmbH +Co. KG
    Inventor: Herbert Berhard Pauser
  • Patent number: 6513673
    Abstract: A multi-compartment biological specimen cassette. The perforations in one compartment of the cassette may have a different size and/or shape than the perforations in the other compartment or compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Inventor: Kenneth A. Alley
  • Patent number: 6502692
    Abstract: A stacking coin holder is comprised of a base and a removable lid. The base contains a plurality of slots defined by separating portions. The slots include planar side slants which contact a coin at two contact points, one on each side slant. A ridge in the lid preferably contacts the coin of a third contact point in order to provide three point contact with an inserted coin. The coin holder is preferably constructed of a translucent material to provide visual information as to the contents of the coin holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Inventor: Terry W. Gentle
  • Patent number: 6502713
    Abstract: A beverage container includes a container body having a shape substantially similar to a conical frustum and having a storage area defined by a side wall and a bottom wall. The container body also includes an open end for receiving a fluid for being contained within the storage area. The beverage container further includes a chamber defined by a chamber wall provided in cooperative arrangement with the side wall of the container such that the chamber protrudes into the storage area. The side wall of the container body also forms an opening for the chamber. A cover hinged to a bottom portion of the container includes interlocking portions for connection with corresponding interlocking portions on the container when the cover is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Mars, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Baker
  • Publication number: 20020166860
    Abstract: A foam structure for protecting a product in a package can interlock with another foam structure, concrete or wood to form a structural unit of building material. The foam structure can be made of two nested parts, which can be made of differing materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Applicant: HoamFoam Alliance, Inc.
    Inventors: Conley W. Giles, Aaron S. Williams, Robert P. Wimmer