Closure For Compartment Patents (Class 220/523)
  • Patent number: 5277329
    Abstract: Lunch holder having first and second sections which are hingedly connected together along one side thereof in clamshell fashion, a divider which separates one of the sections into a plurality of compartments for holding different food products, and a lid which is hingedly connected to the one section along a second side thereof for movement between covering and uncovering positions relative to the compartments. In one presently preferred embodiment, the two container sections, the divider and the lid are fabricated as a unitary structure of a semi-rigid plastic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 11, 1994
    Assignee: Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: James F. Pomroy, Eva M. Traxler
  • Patent number: 5277312
    Abstract: A syringe container (10) which holds both sterile and soiled syringes. The sterile and soiled syringes are separated by a dividing plate (19) which is hinged to a frame (16). The frame (16) defines a rectangular aperture (17) over an open end (17) of the container (10). The soiled syringes are pushed through the aperture (17) into a retaining area (21). The aperture (17) is provided with two lugs (18) which prevent the soiled syringes from being removed from the retaining area (21). The sterile syringes are contained in an area (22) which is accessible through open end (12). The container (10) is provided with a hinged lid (13) which snap fits over the open end (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 11, 1994
    Assignee: Health Administration Corporation
    Inventor: Gino A. Vumbaca
  • Patent number: 5267668
    Abstract: A child resistant storage box for medical supplies for one patient, in-home care, incorporating a disposal unit which can be separately closed off before final disposal comprises a box made of rigid plastic having a cover and a container portions, tabs of slightly flexible plastic attached to the inside rim of the cover on either side, circular pieces of rigid plastic or rounds, integrally bonded to the tabs and of a size and thickness to complement circular openings in the two sides of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1993
    Inventor: Hedwig E. Jones
  • Patent number: 5251921
    Abstract: A portable supply box particularly for use in ice fishing is disclosed. The holding unit includes a body mounted on a pair of parallel ski-type runners. The unit includes an interior that is divided into three sections. The first section is a lantern section, the second is an intermediate section, and the third is a rear section. A seat is provided over the intermediate section. Both the intermediate and rear sections include hinged covers. One or both of these sections may be used for storing goods. A tray is provided for holding fishing articles such as hooks. The user straddles the body so that his hands are disposed over the lantern section. There is an opening provided over the lantern section so that rising heat may be used to warm the user's hands. A window is provided on the front end of the lantern section so that light may pass therethrough for illuminating the local environment for fishing during the evening or at night.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1993
    Inventor: Robert R. Daniels
  • Patent number: 5246151
    Abstract: An organization device for use with a storage compartment of a vehicle is disclosed. The organization device has a base member having legs which have notches or scoring for adjusting the length of the legs. The legs have removable mounting feet. The mounting feet are provided with suction cups to secure the base member within the storage compartment. The base member supports a tray having receptacles formed to transport specific items, such as tape cassettes, litter and beverages. The tray may be provided with removable and interchangeable receptacles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1993
    Inventor: Luke D. Jabara
  • Patent number: 5219090
    Abstract: A holder has two main walls, a plurality of transverse walls, and an internal partition extending parallel to the two main walls to divide the holder into two compartments. At one side the holder has a first opening, which gives access to the first compartment, and a second opening, which gives access to the second compartment. The holder further comprises a cover arrangement with a first cover, which in the closed position closes the first opening, and a second cover, which in a closed position closes the second opening and extends both over the first opening and the second opening. The first cover is connected to the partition via a first hinge and the second cover is connected to the first cover via a second hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1993
    Assignee: U.S. Philips Corporation
    Inventor: Norbert C. Vollmann
  • Patent number: 5183177
    Abstract: A storage box includes a rigid enclosing housing having a front opening and two separate left and right plates positioned against the left and right walls of the housing. The left and right plates are provided with vertically spaced and horizontally aligned racks. A sliding door is slideably held in the guide rails provided in the left and right plates which extend adjacent to the top and rear walls of the housing and which permit the door to be drawn to the front side of the housing to cover the front opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1993
    Inventor: Jackson Yu
  • Patent number: 5178295
    Abstract: A small parts container includes a top wall, bottom wall and peripheral sidewall connected to define a parts containing chamber. A moveable lid affords access to parts in the container. Aligned openings are provided through the top wall and bottom wall and an internal generally tubular wall surrounds those openings for defining a rack member receiving slot through the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1993
    Inventors: Douglas L. Crumrine, Rodney Laible
  • Patent number: 5094355
    Abstract: A hinged-lid food container having sealable compartments for the discrete storage and dispensing of a plurality of various comestibles, in which a cover member is adapted to sealingly isolate each compartment in the closed condition of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1992
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventors: Terry A. Clark, Richard T. Warburton
  • Patent number: 5076437
    Abstract: A container for storing slices of pizza therein, comprising a main container housing having an interior storage compartment structured and configured to conform with the shape of a standard slice of pizza. The container housing includes an open end adapted to receive at least one slice of pizza therethrough for containment within the storage compartment. A removable cap is structured to fit over the open end in covering, sealed relation to the storage compartment and is secured thereto by protruding knobs on the cap which snap into slots formed in opposite sides of the container housing. A surrounding outer lip formed on the upper peripheral edge of the container facilitates vertical stacking of several containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1991
    Inventor: Philip Y. Schindler
  • Patent number: 5044644
    Abstract: A device for containing a plurality of individual refuse bins which includes a hollow base having substantially vertical front, back and side walls. The front wall has a height less than that of the back wall. A bottom support extends inwardly from the lower edge of the back, front and side walls for supporting the individual refuse bins within the base. A bin cover is hingedly connected to an upper edge of the back wall for simultaneously covering the tops of the plurality of refuse bins when in a first position and uncovering the tops of the refuse bins when in a second position. The bin cover is penetrated by a plurality of access ports matching the position and number of the plurality of refuse bins to allow refuse to be deposited in the bins when the cover is in the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1991
    Inventors: Randy Duran, Michael Duran
  • Patent number: 4993584
    Abstract: A food container is described which has a body in which are formed at least one liquid food compartment having an outlet formed in the top of the body, and at least one granulated food compartment having an outlet formed in the bottom of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1991
    Assignee: GI & GI. S.r.l.
    Inventor: Giuseppe Macario