Compartment Insert Patents (Class 220/528)
  • Patent number: 7900793
    Abstract: A compartmentalized container includes a base, an insert and a lid. The base includes a bottom and a sidewall. The sidewall encompasses and extends generally upwardly from the bottom. The insert is coupled with the base in which the coupled insert and base form a venting area. The lid is coupled with at least one of the insert and the base. The lid forms at least one vent that is in communication with the venting area formed with the insert and the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Pactiv Corporation
    Inventors: Scott A. Hanson, Frank A. Petlak, Dmitriy Faktorovich
  • Patent number: 7842205
    Abstract: The present invention provides a manufacturing method by which a substrate (typically, a TFT substrate) can be installed directly in a treatment apparatus by using a transfer container without shifting the substrate from the transfer container to another container. It is possible to use the container efficiently and transfer different substrates in size with one container. A manufacturing method in which a substrate is directly installed in an electrostatic-protected transfer container by a substrate supplier, and then the container is directly installed in a treatment apparatus by a substrate demander after transferring can be realized, thereby making it possible to transfer substrates such as a TFT substrate. A contamination of a substrate due to particles and electrostatic discharge damage of a TFT substrate can be avoided because a transferring operation is not needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shunpei Yamazaki, Noriyuki Matsuda
  • Patent number: 7832590
    Abstract: An insert for a multiple component container includes a reservoir with an opening defined by a peripheral edge which, in use, is connected to a sealing element (20). In use, the reservoir and the sealing element define a substantially sealed space. The reservoir includes a stationary portion (2) and a movable portion (4), which is connected to the stationary portion and is movable with respect thereto by the action of gas pressure within the reservoir. A discharge opening (6) is formed in the movable portion (4) and a gas leakage path is provided in the reservoir wall. A valve member (14) is connected to the stationary portion (2) and cooperates with the discharge opening (6) and substantially seals it. The application of a greater gas pressure to the interior of the reservoir than to its exterior results in movement of the movable portion (4) away from the stationary portion (2) and thus in the valve member (14) moving out of sealing contact with the discharge opening (6).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Carbonite Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Eric Smith, Karl Mondszein
  • Publication number: 20100282744
    Abstract: A container for microwavable food has a main container part for accommodating a food product to be cooked and open from above, a cover covering the main container part from above, and at least one insert accommodated in the container part and provided with a plurality of perforations for placing a food product to be steamed on the insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2008
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Mariean Levy, Marvin Levy, Paul Lam
  • Patent number: 7810639
    Abstract: A container is provided for use in the shipment and storage of consumer electronics. In particular, the container is useful for the shipment and storage of consumer electronics of different sizes, weights and shapes. The container includes a base having a bottom, at least two end walls and at least two side walls. The base includes base partitions forming a plurality of lower cavities for receiving the consumer electronics. The base partitions are spaced from one another and arranged between the end walls and the side walls. Each lower cavity has a width extending between the side walls. The container also includes a bottom surface including a plurality of cover partitions forming a plurality of upper cavities adapted to align with the lower cavities of the base to form compartments configured to store the consumer electronics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Nova Djulaini, Terence Ten Teck Hong
  • Patent number: 7775380
    Abstract: A dish rack has a collector tray that has a compartment. A retaining block is seated in the compartment for holding knives or other utensils having sharp edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Joseph Sandor
  • Patent number: 7770751
    Abstract: A baking tray includes an outer shell and a bottom plate positioned within the outer shell for supporting a food item. The bottom plate is removable from the outer shell to separate the food item from the outer shell. The baking tray also includes a divider assembly positionable within the outer shell adjacent to the bottom plate. The divider assembly is configured to divide the food item supported on the bottom plate into a plurality of pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Focus Products Group, LLC
    Inventors: Lou Henry, Bruce Ancona
  • Patent number: 7758879
    Abstract: The device for dispensing a volatile insecticide or repellent includes a sheet impregnated with an insecticidal/repellent component which volatilizes at an ordinary temperature; a flat box for detachably holding the sheet, the flat box having a sheet-exposing aperture for volatilizing the insecticidal component from the held impregnated sheet; and a suspension cord for three-dimensionally assembling a plurality of the flat box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited
    Inventors: Tetsuo Harada, Tomonori Iwasaki
  • Patent number: 7743938
    Abstract: A box assembly includes a box unit having a box body, and a plurality of spaced apart limiting members. The box body is formed with a plurality of spaced apart positioning elements, and defines an inner space therein. The limiting members are disposed in the inner space, and are connected detachably and respectively to the positioning elements so as to be adapted to limit at least one panel thereamong.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Chunghwa Picture Tubes, Ltd.
    Inventor: Chin-Chuan Wu
  • Patent number: 7723943
    Abstract: A receiving method is provided comprising the following steps. First, a receiving device is provided, wherein the receiving device comprises a chamber, a plurality of spacers, a spacer moving module, a first cover unit, a second cover unit, a control unit and an input interface. Then, an order is inputted to the input surface, wherein the input surface sends a control signal according to the order, and the control unit controls movements of the first cover unit, the second cover unit and the spacer moving module according to the control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Chung-Yang Fu, Wei-Chen Lee
  • Publication number: 20100083778
    Abstract: Described are devices for retaining a nonporous substrate, as well as methods for their use, the devices comprising a housing for receiving the nonporous substrate, a removable well insert attached to the housing and adjacently coplanar to the substrate, the well insert having at least one opening that, together with the substrate, defines a well, and means for exerting a force against the substrate such that the substrate engages the well insert with sufficient force to attain a fluid-tight seal in the well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: J. Keith Harris, David A. Hayes, Linda A. Moore, Jessica L. Bell
  • Patent number: 7678398
    Abstract: An insert for insertion into a pressurized container for liquids has a component chamber for receiving an active substance and a pressure chamber for introducing the active substance into the liquid when opening the container for liquids. The pressure chamber has at least one small outer bore. The insert is freely movable in the container for liquids but has such a stable floating position on a surface of the liquid within the container for the liquids that the outer bore always points upwardly and optimizes a pressure compensation with the environment. After opening the container for liquids, the resulting relative overpressure in the pressure chamber in relation to the released pressure in the container for liquids effects an opening of the component chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: RPC Bramlage GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan von der Heide, Martin Presche
  • Patent number: 7669726
    Abstract: A beverage container (10) is disclosed as including a body (12) with a top end and a cooling device (20) detachably engageable with the body (12), in which the body (12) is adapted to hold a beverage, and the cooling device (20) is adapted to contain a cooling agent, e.g. water and when the cooling device (20) is engaged with the body (12), at least a major portion of the top end of the body (12) is closed and at least part of the cooling device (20) extends into an interior cavity of the body (12), and the cooling device (20) includes a vessel (22) and a top (24) removably engageable with each other. A method of using such a beverage container is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Kin Hip Metal & Plastic Factory Ltd.
    Inventor: Kai Ming Andrew Sun
  • Publication number: 20090302042
    Abstract: A baking tray includes an outer shell and a bottom plate positioned within the outer shell for supporting a food item. The bottom plate is removable from the outer shell to separate the food item from the outer shell. The baking tray also includes a divider assembly positionable within the outer shell adjacent to the bottom plate. The divider assembly is configured to divide the food item supported on the bottom plate into a plurality of pieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Lou Henry, Bruce Ancona
  • Patent number: 7597208
    Abstract: A folding collapsible storage box is disclosed to include a folding collapsible box body, which has a front open side, a rear open side, a flexible rectangular cover flap stitched to two adjacent ones of the four peripheral sides of the rear open side, and a zip fastener that fastens the other two sides of the flexible rectangular cover flap to the other two adjacent ones of the four peripheral sides of the rear open side, a supporting board inserted into the rear open side of the folding collapsible box body to support the folding collapsible box body into shape after opening of the zip fastener, and partition boards mounted inside the folding collapsible box body to divide the holding space of the folding collapsible box body into multiple storage compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Inventor: Wen-Tsan Wang
  • Publication number: 20090242569
    Abstract: A food product package capable of stabilizing a food product being stored therein, is provided. Such a food product package may include a base, a cover, and an insert. The cover may be fastened to the base and the insert may be disposed between the base and the cover. A body of the base may include at least one pocket adapted to hold a food product, such as a cupcake. The insert may be positioned onto the base such that an edge portion of the insert may contact the food product. When the cover is fastened to the base, a portion of the cover may press the insert against the base to thereby securely hold the food product in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventor: Sandra Lynn Solmon
  • Patent number: 7552821
    Abstract: This patent discloses a container for carrying jigsaw puzzle pieces. The container may include a main tray having a handle and a main tray cavity. The container also may include an outer lid, an inner lid, a puzzle support, a first tray, a second tray, a first foam pad, and a second foam pad. The outer lid may be secured to the main tray by fasteners to form a container interior with the main tray cavity. The inner lid may be positioned within the main tray cavity and the puzzle support may removeably reside between the main tray and the inner lid. Both the first tray and the second tray may be positioned within the inner lid cavity and may include the first foam pad and second foam pad, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Inventors: Fernand Demers, Alberta E. Demers
  • Publication number: 20090101654
    Abstract: The present invention relates to container lids, and more specifically multiple compartment containers having a selectively removable dome top lid including a plastic insert which defines two distinct compartments, wherein the container can be used to package and store various commercial products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: BALL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Robert Brashear
  • Publication number: 20090045204
    Abstract: A portable cooler is provided that has a wet side and a dry side separated by a removable partition that can be used as a cutting or serving board. The partition slides within a pair of opposed vertical channels formed in the walls of the cooler. The partition comprises one or more slots for holding utensils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2007
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventor: Christopher S. Marganski
  • Publication number: 20080283534
    Abstract: A medical supply container includes a generally hollow first member, manufactured from a first predetermined material and having a first predetermined size and a first predetermined shape, for housing at least one of medical supplies and medical waste therein. A securing mechanism is operably connected to such container at a first predetermined location thereon for releasably attaching such container to at least one of a rod and a pole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Anna J. Paz
  • Patent number: 7451887
    Abstract: A plate-exchangeable compact container having a mounting chamber which can store a large plate or a pair of small plates, and a plate spring that applies a force in a forward direction. The spring force applies a pressure to both the left and right sides of the large plate or to the small plates. When the small plates are mounted in the mounting chamber, engagement protrusions are attached in a manner which allows them to contact the side regions of each small plate back panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Tsutomu Kobayashi, Chiaki Kamimura
  • Publication number: 20080251528
    Abstract: A container system includes a container having an opening and an insert configured to be placed in the container through the opening. The insert includes a sleeve substantially corresponding in shape to a shape of an inner surface of the container adjacent to the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventors: Dikran S. Babikian, Marvin C. Wells
  • Publication number: 20080245801
    Abstract: The invention relates to an insert for a pressurised 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), characterised 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 produ
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2005
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: Bernd Ullmann, Ralf Lieberz
  • Patent number: 7357268
    Abstract: A storage rack includes a pivot shaft, a plurality of plastic trays pivoted to the pivot shaft, each tray having a plurality of upwardly protruded locating blocks, and flat accessories boxes of different sizes selectively and detachably carried in the trays, each flat accessories box having a plurality of recessed bottom locating holes connectable to the locating blocks at the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Global Industries Holdings Ltd.
    Inventor: Qinghao Yang
  • Patent number: 7328813
    Abstract: A structure and kit and method of use are disclosed of a plurality of interegaging panels forming a plurality of open-topped compartments, such structure adapted for positioning within a bucket for storage of objects including bait fish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Muskie Bucket Company LLC
    Inventors: Michael A. Pfister, Gregory R. Brotz
  • Patent number: 7309472
    Abstract: A sterilization system for dental and orthodontic tools is provided with a transport rack dimensionally sized to hold a plurality interchangeable cassettes. The interchangeable cassettes are designed and intended to hold kits of dental or orthodontic tools and are provided with top opening, double-hinged covers which lay flat on the surface when opened and used at a dental workstation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Inventors: Dennis J. Michaelson, Jeffrey W. Mix
  • Patent number: 7185782
    Abstract: A drinking device having a fluid-containing portion is provided. The fluid-containing portion includes a first end having an opening and a second end substantially opposed thereto. The opening in the first end of the fluid-containing portion is typically larger than the opening in the second end of the fluid-containing portion. The device also includes a holding member having a generally C-shaped channel therein. The device includes a flexible tubular member including a first end and a second end. The first end of the tubular member is connected to the opening in a second end of the fluid-containing portion. The second end of the flexible tubular member is in releasable communication with the C-shaped channel of the holding member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Inventors: Brigido L. Vilchez, Jr., Steven R. Turner
  • Patent number: 7172165
    Abstract: A holder for related items used in an activity where such items are likely to be used, includes a substantially planar base to be placed on a surface and an open top receptacle hinged to the base so that the receptacle can be tipped about the hinge with respect to the base. The hinge is positioned substantially along a lower side edge of the receptacle and provides resistance to tipping movement of the receptacle so a user can tip the receptacle with respect to the base and the receptacle will maintain the tipped position until readjusted by the user. A divider unit is preferably removably positioned in the receptacle to divide the receptacle into sections for organizing and holding items to be held. A coil spring has ends attached to the receptacle so that the spring assumes an arcuate position extending from a side of the receptacle to receive and hold elongate items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Inventor: Robert P. Young
  • Patent number: 7163118
    Abstract: A receptacle partitioning structure disposed in a receptacle defining an interior rectangular solid space and having an upper opening. The receptacle partitioning structure includes: a pair of first assembling bodies oppositely disposed on inner edges of the receptacle, each of two ends of each first assembling body being formed with a perforation, a middle section of the first assembling body being formed with at least one first insertion slit; a pair of second assembling bodies, two ends of each second assembling body being respectively formed with two bending sections transversely extending by a certain length in reverse directions; and a partitioning slat. The bending sections of the second assembling bodies are inserted in the perforations of the first assembling bodies, whereby the first and second assembling bodies can be readily, conveniently and firmly assembled into a rectangular frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: E-Make Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chen Kung Cheng
  • Patent number: 7118017
    Abstract: A trunk organizer for the trunk cavity of a police vehicle that forces the orientation of long, stiff items typically carried within the trunk cavity of police vehicles into a transversely extending orientation. The transverse orientation of these items typically found in police vehicle trunks reduces the likelihood of a high speed rear collision driving the items through the walls defining the trunk cavity, particularly the waterfall of the trunk cavity, into the fuel tank. The trunk organizer is preferably formed from high density polyethylene with a forward panel of Kevlar affixed to the front panel of the trunk organizer to provide further penetration resistance. Translucent lids provide a ready inspection of the items without requiring the opening of a compartment. The trunk organizer is sized and configured to fit snuggly within the trunk cavity of a conventional police vehicle and permits an easy removal therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Geraghty, Jack B. Ridenour, Roger Chen, Saeed David Barbat
  • Patent number: 7114638
    Abstract: An insert in the form of a bin partition improves flow of powder or particulate material once installed into an existing bin. The insert has a triangular shape with a baffle on top of it covering a portion of the partition. The partition changes the shape of the exit area of a bin and enables better control of powder or particulate material flow, thus preventing bridging and uncontrolled flooding while filling the bin's hopper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Mikhail Vaynshteyn, Paul M. Wegman
  • Patent number: 7057884
    Abstract: An instrument enclosure apparatus has a housing with a sidewall and a pair of retaining posts disposed within the housing and adjacent the sidewall, the retaining posts in combination with the sidewall defining a pair of opposing channels for slidably receiving a complementarily shaped insert part. Vents may be disposed along the sidewall of the housing, and the insert part assists in providing adaptable air flow management design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Davidson, David Ravie
  • Patent number: 7044321
    Abstract: A school supply station for storing classroom items includes an annular inner wall that defines an interior bin receiving area, an annular outer wall spaced radially outward from and connected to the inner annular wall by a series of bottom walls, and a plurality of divider walls oriented transverse to and extending between the inner wall and outer wall, thereby forming a series of compartments. A bin is removably disposed in the bin receiving area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Aaron W. Smith, Timothy D. Killinger
  • Patent number: 7033821
    Abstract: The invention relates to devices, devices for arraying biomolecules, including cells, methods for arraying biomolecules, assays for monitoring cellular movement, and systems for monitoring cellular movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Surface Logix, Inc.
    Inventors: Enoch Kim, Gregory L. Kirk, Olivier Schueller, Emanuele Ostuni
  • Patent number: 6953128
    Abstract: A structure and kit and method of use are disclosed of a plurality of interegaging panels forming a plurality of open-topped compartments, such structure adapted for positioning within a bucket for storage of objects, baited fish or seedlings therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Inventors: Michael A. Pfister, Gregory R. Brotz
  • Patent number: 6928711
    Abstract: Organizational system for compact spaces. A sheet version has pre-perforations formed thereon, for allowing different sized walls and/or floors to be separated therefrom. The sheet can have side indentations along its edges. Corner connectors can be originally supplied where individual connectors each have four prong prongs/tabs of flat triangular shapes arranged approximately ninety degrees from one another in a cross-shape. Walls/floors can be attached to one another by inserting the prongs/tabs into the side indentations of other walls/floors. The prongs/tabs can separated from the others depending on whether an installer wishes to use a connector to attach two walls/floors together, three walls/floors together or four walls/floors together. Floor panels can be used for the walls. The system can make customized compartments for drawers, under-the-counter spaces, shelves, storage boxes/containers for clothing, tools, various accessories, and the like, having various heights, lengths, widths and sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Inventor: Susan Sunka
  • Patent number: 6913164
    Abstract: A versatile drawer organizer structure for segregating a plurality of items. The structure includes a front and back wall and a blank of sheet material wherein a filler is sandwiched between a lower liner and an upper liner. The blank is folded transversely along break lines to define end walls, dividing walls and floor panels between successive walls. The blank is then adjusted in accordion fashion to the inside width of a drawer and held in that shape by attaching a front and a back wall. Thus the structure can be easily sized to precisely fit the inside width of a large number of different drawers and many other enclosed spaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Inventor: David Michael Duquette
  • Publication number: 20040262189
    Abstract: A container (1) comprises a container body comprising first and second parts (3, 5) which may be brought together to close container and separated to open the container, and a retaining device (11) comprising a retaining member (13) and a release member (15), wherein the retaining member is securable in a retaining position in which it retains the first and second parts (3, 5) of the container body together and thereby contains the container closed, the retaining member (13) being manually disengageable from its retaining position by movement of the release member (15) with respect to the retaining member (13). The container is particularly suitable for containing one or more packs of pharmaceutical tablets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventors: Anthony Henry Joseph Fraser, Peter Antony Farrar
  • Publication number: 20040262319
    Abstract: A compartmentalized cooler having an open-ended container, plurality of compartments defined in the container, and lid having a gasket-seal and contours that correspond to the compartment dividers to prevent spill over of compartment contents and seal in odors. The cooler may also have a removable snap-fitted bait bucket that fits within a compartment to define two compartments, a support frame that can be mounted inside a boat, truck or other vehicle to removably place and secure the cooler, skid resistant strips on its bottom surface and, or a measurement guide printed, embossed or secured to the cooler for measuring catch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventor: Keith E. Fisher
  • Patent number: 6805842
    Abstract: A sample container for minimizing evaporation of a contained volume of sample includes a container housing, a repuncturable self-sealing membrane, and a collapsible sample bag. The container housing includes an open end and a hollow interior region. The repuncturable self-sealing membrane configured to self-seal after repeated punctures is engaged in the open end of the container housing and includes an exterior surface exposed to the external environment and an interior surface oriented toward the hollow interior region of the container housing. The collapsible sample bag includes a proximate end that is permanently attached to the interior surface of the repuncturable self-sealing membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: MDS Sciex
    Inventors: Kevin S. Bodner, Tyler A. Palmer, Pejman Ghanouni
  • Patent number: 6789669
    Abstract: A small inline spinner box comprised of an enclosure, anchoring spacers, and a top lid that provides a case for containing fishing spinners which enables their organized placement to further facilitate access and handling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Inventor: Po-Hui Lin
  • Patent number: 6749273
    Abstract: A tray support system for a bag having an internal compartment with an access opening in the front wall. The tray support system includes a pair of opposing tray support brackets attached to opposing vertical side walls of the internal compartment. Each of the pair of brackets has a plurality of keyways that are horizontally aligned to form complementary keyways that receive keys carried on the side edges of removable spanners. Each spanner can support an individual tray and includes a recessed notch in its front edge to provide easy access to the tray. The tray support brackets are releasably attached directly to the side walls of the compartment. When the trays are not in use, the spanners may be removed making the space in the compartment substantially unobstructed and useable to store various items. Also, the brackets are easily and conveniently removably so that the bag may be folded for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: Sportsstuff, Inc.
    Inventor: Leroy L. Peterson
  • Patent number: 6684591
    Abstract: A construction element having a card like structure and which can be used to build three dimensional structures, the construction element having upper and lower marginal edges, side marginal edges, first and second upper tabs, first and second lower tabs, and a upper recess formed in an upper marginal edge and a lower recess formed in a lower marginal edge, the lower recesses being designed to receive the lower tabs and upper recesses being designed to receive the upper tabs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Inventor: Richard Jean
  • Patent number: 6685331
    Abstract: A chemiluminescent device includes an outer container, having an interior surface defining an interior space, and an insert, placed in the interior space, and separated from the interior surface
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Inventor: Edward T. Rockwell
  • Publication number: 20040007577
    Abstract: This patent is about some devices to carry out the first detachment of a dividing wall which is in coupling into the suitable seats of reservoir containers and in particular of buckets-for cleaning. In the case of this patent, the means consist of two knee levers whose fulcrum is applied into the lifting expansions carried out in correspondence to the sides of the free higher edge of the dividing wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2003
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Inventor: Bruno Zorzo
  • Patent number: 6648164
    Abstract: The present invention provides a pail and cradle system and method for collectively containing one or more chemicals. The cradle comprises an interior surface having an opening with a circumferential rim for reception onto the lip of a pail. The cradle further comprises an extended return so that when the lugs of a lid are crimped onto the pail, the cradle return is clamped by the lugs against the sidewall of the pail. A gasket is mounted under the rim of the cradle so that a seal is formed between the cradle and the top lip of the pail. The lid for the pail further comprises a groove in which a gasket is mounted for sealing the lid against the rim of the cradle when the lid is crimped to the pail assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Cleveland Steel Corporation
    Inventors: Mike DeCola, Mike Doran
  • Publication number: 20030192896
    Abstract: A packing insert is shown, which includes a first face, a second face, opposite the first face, a first side support and a second side support. The first side support is flexibly connected to the first face and the second face, preferably to one edge of each face. When not fully extended, the side supports bend inwards between the first face and the second face. The first side support and the second side support are in positions with respect to the first face and the second face and each other such that when they are bent inwards between the first face and the second face, the first support member does not interfere with the second support member. In a preferred arrangement, the first side support is flexibly connected to the first face and the second face at a position which is different from that of the second side support, so that when the first side support and the second side support are bent inwards sufficiently far, they pass each other without interfering with each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2002
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20030178328
    Abstract: Packaging 1 for use in the transport of an item through the mail, the packaging comprising first 3 and second 5 components that can be assembled to define a storage cavity for the item to be transported and an opener 11, 13 operable to open the packaging 1, wherein said components 3, 5 cannot be reassembled once said opener 11, 13 has been operated to open the packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventor: Alistair J. Williamson
  • Patent number: 6612454
    Abstract: A module container has a main body, a tray, and a cover. The main body has a periphery flange and a plurality of block ribs. The tray has a panel and a pair of separation bars to form a cross, and the panel and the separation bars defining four chambers to receive four inner boxes. The cover has a plurality of click ribs to match the block ribs of the main body. The tray is disposed in the main body. The cover is disposed on the main body. The periphery flange of the main body blocks the cover. Each click rib engages with the corresponding block rib.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Inventor: Yi-Hung Lin
  • Patent number: 6595604
    Abstract: A tray support system for a bag having an internal compartment with an access opening in the front wall. The tray support system includes a pair of opposing tray support brackets attached to opposing vertical side walls of the internal compartment. Each of the pair of brackets has a plurality of ledges that are horizontally aligned to form complementary ledges that receive and support the outer edges of a tray. The tray support brackets may be releasably attached directly to the side walls of the compartment, or attached to rigid inserts which are in turn attached to the side walls. When the trays are not in use, the space in the compartment is substantially unobstructed and can be used to store various items. Also, the brackets and inserts are easily and conveniently removably so that the bag may be folded for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: Sportsstuff, Inc.
    Inventor: Leroy L. Peterson