Horizontal Partition Patents (Class 220/554)
  • Patent number: 9415681
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an automobile urea tank and a forming method thereof. The method includes the following steps: 1) producing an upper half casing and a lower half casing through an injection molding method; 2) after the upper half casing and the lower half casing are formed, assembling built-in parts of the upper half casing and the lower half casing; 3) welding the assembled upper half casing and the assembled lower half casing to form a whole; and 4) assembling components on surfaces of the upper half casing and the lower half casing. This method can improve design freedom of built-in elements of the tank body, and can save a lot of raw materials; the structure is simple and firm; moreover, the production efficiency is improved, and the production cycle is shortened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Yapp Automotive Parts Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yan Sun, Lin Jiang, Liang Liu, Haiyang Zhu, Xinhua Chen, Qing Xue, Guangsong Zheng
  • Patent number: 8998021
    Abstract: A portable container having two interior lumens, a top cover, and a bottom cover, One of the lumens includes a lower disposal opening for easy disposal of waste items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Inventor: Jannat Saxena
  • Publication number: 20150060463
    Abstract: A dry goods filtering storage container comprising dry goods container comprising a removable top portion, a body portion, a one or more chambers, a height, a width, a depth, a first side, a second side, a front side, a back side, a top, a bottom, a one or more hinged closures and a one or more lid apertures. Said one or more hinged closures are capable of selectively covering said one or more lid apertures. Said one or more chambers comprising a one or more upper chambers and a one or more lower chambers. Said one or more upper chambers are separated by a one or more horizontal dividers. Said one or more horizontal dividers having a plurality of divider apertures. Said dry goods filter storage container holds dry goods of varying sizes. Said one or more chambers being separated by a one or more vertical dividers. Said removable top portion comprises a one or more hinged closures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventor: Vimal Ragha
  • Patent number: 8844752
    Abstract: A food plate comprising a first surface, a second surface, and an edge, wherein at least the first surface or each of the first surface and the second surface has a slope, which optionally comprises at least one depression at the bottom of the slope and adjacent to the edge, wherein (i) at least each portion of the edge that is adjacent to the bottom of the slope forms a rim or (ii) substantially all or all of the edge forms a rim and at least each portion of the rim that is adjacent to the bottom of the slope is pronounced or more pronounced than a portion of the rim that is not adjacent to the bottom of the slope; an adapter for a conventional food plate comprising a graduated, optionally flexible, rim, which, upon attachment to the food plate, causes the food-bearing side of the food plate to have a slope; a method of making a food plate; and a method of making an adapter for a conventional food plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Inventors: Seth Sirota, Michele Sirota
  • Patent number: 8727157
    Abstract: A versatile, small-mouthed container is readily disassemblable and reassemblable to provide direct access to its internal cavity. Portions are mutually sealingly connectable by an annular coupling ring with two sets of threads, one each respectively to mate with threads on an upper and a lower cylindrical container portion. More than two cylindrical portions and more than one coupling ring can allow assemblage of larger containers and of containers of reconfigurable capacity. Some coupling rings provide for fluid communication between adjacent body portions and others provide a degree of blockage. Inserting or removing a partitioning disk into the ring can change a ring's degree of blockage. Various partitioning disks are provided with different degrees and types of blockage, when not deployed, the disks can be retained at the base of the container. Recessed latches prevent inadvertent opening at specific coupling interfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Inventor: Renato M Rances
  • Publication number: 20130236128
    Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein relates to a storage apparatus having multiple compartments. In one aspect, a multi-compartment bag can be formed of a flexible material, and each compartment of the multi-compartment bag can have two or more seams and one resealable opening edge. The seams in each compartment can include at least one tearable seam that can include at least a perforated seam configured to physically separate one of the compartments from the multi-compartment bag. In another aspect, a multi-compartment container can be formed of a rigid material having one or more removable lids, an upper portion, and a lower portion. The upper portion and the lower portion can each have a plurality of compartments. The upper portion can be separated from the lower portion by an intermediate layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventor: MaBelle Bray
  • Publication number: 20110281001
    Abstract: A container for fresh cut produce comprises a first section and a second section separated from one another by a web, the web comprising a first three-dimensional apertured film, a second three-dimensional apertured film bonded to the first three-dimensional apertured film, and a nonwoven web bonded to the second three-dimensional apertured film. Produce is contained in the first section and the juices exuded from the produce flow into the second section, but are prevented from coming back in contact with the produce by the web, thereby increasing the shelf life of the produce.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: TREDEGAR FILM PRODUCTS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ravi Kalkunte, Eric W. Kleinschmidt
  • Patent number: 7874445
    Abstract: An interchangeable container for a system for building a mold body by forming superimposed layers of granular material, the granular material locally and selectively hardened layer by layer. The container includes a bottom structure that is displaceable in the interior of the container in a direction in parallel with the container side walls and at least one spindle drive having a vertical screw spindle rotatably mounted in a container side of the container, and a spindle screw nut on which the bottom structure is supported. The bottom structure can be lowered step by step in the interior of the container by the spindle drive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: ProMetal RCT GmbH
    Inventors: Rainer Höchsmann, Alexander Müller, Uli Schrupp, Stefan Hühn, Udo Marschner, Martin Stachulla
  • Publication number: 20100237079
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a divider device for use with a container having at least one opening, each such opening having an associated cap. The divider device includes a dividing wall for releasable sealing engagement with an interior wall of the container and for dividing the container into two separate compartments, a first compartment above the dividing wall and a second compartment below the dividing wall. The divider further includes an operable portion coupled to the dividing wall for moving the dividing wall between a sealed position, separating the first and second compartments, and an unsealed position, defining a flow passage permitting flow communication between the first and second compartments. The operable portion including means for engaging a closure member, so as to close said operable portion. The divider device is removably couplable to the container when at least partly disposed inside the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2007
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventors: Igal Sharon, Yohanan Maggeni, Tal Sharon
  • Publication number: 20100206766
    Abstract: A pill tray that facilitates dispensing of pills from a pill storage container. The tray can be configured to attach to a pill storage container that stores the pills, and have a first aperture positioned immediately proximate to a second cavity defined in the pill storage container. The first aperture can facilitate the transfer of the pills from the pill storage container into the first cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: WARMAN ENTERPRISES, LLC
    Inventor: Richard Warman
  • Publication number: 20090272737
    Abstract: The invention relates to a receptacle operable for supporting substances to be heated in a microwave oven, the receptacle comprising a bottom space (6) separated from a top space (5) through a shelf, the shelf (4;4?) being supportable horizontally above a base (2), a cover dome rising from the base, the cover dome having a first cover dome section (7; 7?; 7?) movable relative to a second cover dome section (8;8?;8?), the cover dome sections enclosing the top and bottom spaces in a closed position, the cover dome being openable inside the microwave oven to provide access to both spaces in an open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2007
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventor: Timothy Vinnicombe
  • Patent number: 7497328
    Abstract: A portable container, particularly for professional equipment and instruments, comprising a first half-shell and a second half-shell, which are mutually associated so as to form at least one compartment for containing and protecting equipment and instruments, at least one of the first and second half-shells comprising, along at least one of the internal lateral walls, a distribution of receptacles for respective fixing brackets for at least one support for instruments and equipment, each one of the brackets being provided with locking devices for removable locking within the receptacle and with elements for detachable connection to the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: GT Line S.r.l.
    Inventor: Massimo Tonelli
  • Patent number: 7288745
    Abstract: A pan including a shelf dividing the interior thereof into a lower chilling element and an upper portion disposed in heat relationship with the lower portion and a lid for covering the top of the container and having a serving surface for display of food thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Inventor: Frank Colonna
  • 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: 7028687
    Abstract: An escape hood, comprising a respirator, having an air filter suitable for filtering toxic air contaminants and positioning members to retain the respirator in a respiratory path of the user; an optical lens; a expanding member, permitting hood to expand from a compact storage configuration to a usage configuration; a sealing structure, around said air filter, for preserving said filter during storage; and an unsealing mechanism, adapted to allow a user to withdraw the escape hood from a storage vessel, wherein during withdrawal, said sealing structure is automatically unsealed. An escape hood system is also provided, comprising: an array of storage vessels, each vessel being adapted to receive a sealed escape hood; a retainer, for retaining a sealed escape hood within the vessel, wherein the escape hood is unsealed during withdrawal of the escape hood from a storage vessel; and an electronic sensor for determining an occupancy of a storage vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Precious Life, LLC
    Inventors: Mitchel Silver, Harlan S. Berger
  • Patent number: 6364148
    Abstract: The present invention provides a storage pod for storing equipment and parts for use in underground mining operations, said storage pod being self supporting and removable from a transport or operational vehicle whereupon said pod is carried in use, said pod comprising a generally rectilinear body which forms an open topped upper compartment having a front wall, a rear wall, side walls and a floor, and a lower compartment located below said floor, said lower compartment being divided into a series of elongated storage slots, said slots being accessible from the front and/or rear of the pod. The invention also provides an underground mining machine in assembly with a pod of the type described above, the vehicle and pod having cooperating locking formations thereon for releasably locking the pod the vehicle for the duration of a mining operation and adapted to allow removal of the pod from the vehicle and replacement thereof with another pod as and when required in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: Joy MM Delaware, Inc.
    Inventors: Brad Neilson, John R. Frederick
  • Patent number: 6332554
    Abstract: A storage box comprises a rectangular bottom, a rear wall, a front wall, a first end wall closing one end of said box, a second end wall hinged to one of the front and rear walls for opening and closing the other end of the box and a cover hinged to the rear wall for opening and closing the box at the top, the box being dimensioned to permit a lawnmower or the like to be run into said box through the end with the hinged end wall swung open and then stored within the box with the hinged end and the cover closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2001
    Assignee: Royal Group Technologies Limited
    Inventor: Peter McCarthy
  • Patent number: 5993676
    Abstract: A device for adapting a liquid container to enable separation and selective dispensation of two or more immiscible liquids of different densities from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Inventor: James D. Lowery, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5868946
    Abstract: Water and solid debris are separated from gasoline during its storage within a container. The separation is effected automatically, at low cost and in a highly reliable manner. It is continuous throughout storage and is not reversed by portage of the container or removal of gasoline therefrom. Engines fueled with gasoline from the container are far less subject to contamination from water or impurities than those fueled from gas cans of the conventional type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Inventor: Viet Nguyen
  • Patent number: 5868269
    Abstract: A portable article carrier apparatus includes a floor and a plurality of walls extending upward from the floor. The floor and the walls define an interior storage space, Each of the walls includes a bottom wall portion, a top wall portion, and an intermediate wall portion between the bottom wall portion and the top wall portion. Partition-support brackets are connected to intermediate wall portions of the walls and project into the interior storage space. A removable and replaceable partition is supported by the partition-support brackets. A lid is supported by the top wall portions of the walls. The walls are connected to the floor at an obtuse slant angle. The obtuse slant angle flares the walls outward, whereby the partition is permitted to be easily placed in and removed from the interior storage space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Inventor: Shirley M. Juarez
  • Patent number: 5622278
    Abstract: A ladder caddy (10) for a stepladder (12) comprising a container (14) for storing articles therein. A structure (16) is for retaining the container (14) in a removable manner to an upper back portion of the stepladder (12), so that a person (18) standing on and about the stepladder (12) can retrieve the articles from the container (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1997
    Inventors: Randy L. Fries, Lori Meschen
  • Patent number: 5579947
    Abstract: An organizer which includes a body formed with a cavity and ribs which divide the cavity into two or more chambers. The organizer further includes a number of partitions which are perpendicular to the ribs so as to define a number of chambers. The organizer includes a permanent divider which extends perpendicular to the ribs and which is permanently connected to, or formed with, the body the ribs of the organizer. The organizer additionally includes a cover which is hingedly engaged to the body. A latch mechanism is mounted on the cover and partially extends through the cover for reversibly connecting the cover to the body through the engagement of a portion of the latch mechanism with said permanent divider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1996
    Assignee: Zag Ltd.
    Inventor: Zvi Yemini
  • Patent number: 5402908
    Abstract: A divisible container apparatus comprising a molded plastic tapered cylindrical open head container, a divider having a centrally located upstanding hollow handle and a tapered peripheral skirt, the divider being locatable within the container in parallel, spaced relationship to the bottom and supported by a plurality of interior support ledges with the peripheral skirt in sealing engagement with the interior wall of the container. A snap-on lid is provided for the container along with a bail for carrying the container apparatus and its contents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1995
    Assignee: Letica Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Warden, Michael D. Dunham, Sr.
  • Patent number: 5397010
    Abstract: The container (1) is divided interiorly into an upper chamber (3) receiving a reservoir (9) for refrigerant product, typically dry ice, and a lower chamber (4) receiving the load, by a thermal shield (6) from the edges of which extend into the lower chamber (4) a flexible baffle structure (12) guiding the circulation of cold gas between the upper chamber (3) and gas passages along the walls of the lower chamber (4) defined by vertical (10) and horizontal (11) strips. The container is especially useful for the transport of fresh or frozen products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1995
    Assignee: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventor: Claude Gibot
  • Patent number: 5388570
    Abstract: A cabinet housing CPR masks and non-sterile hypoallergenic latex gloves is mounted on a wall in a visible location. A plastic tie seal maintains the cabinet door closed. In the event of a CPR emergency, the seal is pulled, twisted and thereby broken, the door opened and the mask and gloves removed. When the door is opened, a lever switch on the cabinet automatically activates a loud piezo buzzer mounted on top of the cabinet, thereby alerting others to the emergency. The buzzer can be deenergized with a key-activated switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1995
    Inventor: Joseph D. Wassil
  • Patent number: 5353947
    Abstract: A case having a base and a cover is disclosed. The base and cover are releasably secured to one another in a first position such that the base and cover may be moved axially and may be pivoted with respect to one another. The base and cover are permanently secured to one another in a second position such that the base and cover may be pivoted with respect to one another. The respective movements of the base and cover in the first and second position enables the case to be displayed in a fully open condition allowing the consumer to view the product within the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1994
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Gerald B. Zinnbauer, Jennifer S. Wittkop
  • Patent number: 5271520
    Abstract: Apparatus for use in association with fishing comprising, in combination a pail with an open upper end, a closed lower end, and side walls with a cross section; a storage member in a configuration with a support member for supporting the storage member when located outside of the pail, the storage member also having a plurality of separate compartments for receiving items for use in fishing; shoulders adhered to the interior of the side walls, each shoulder including a flat storage member supporting surface for removably supporting the storage member in the pail, the storage member-supporting surface being spaced from the lower end of the pail by a distance greater than the height of the storage member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1993
    Inventor: E. John McAfee
  • Patent number: 5242077
    Abstract: A removable partition for dividing a container into compartments. In a first embodiment the partition takes the form of an upper paper disk and a lower foam disk. The edges of the partition are bent upwardly such that the edge portion of the foam will contact the interior of the container, providing a much better hold than just paper. In a second embodiment, the partition is formed of upper and lower paper disks. The disks are secured together in an area spaced inwardly from the edges, such that the edges of the disks are not connected. The edges may thus be slightly spaced and provide a wider area of engagement with the inner walls of the container, providing a better hold than a single paper disk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1993
    Assignee: Sealright Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Ernest L. Smith, Kirk Klemme
  • Patent number: 5150794
    Abstract: A yarn/needlecraft accessory storage device is provided. The storage device has a hinged lid which when opened allows access to the interior. The interior section has vertically oriented cavities designed to hold yarn. Each of these cavities has a lid with a small hole in it. A small portion of yarn is placed in this small hole to indicate the color of the yarn stored therein. Also, the yarn may be pulled through the small holes to permit knitting. The storage device is designed to be of light-weight construction and portable. A cushion is attached atop the hinged lid to allow the yarn cabinet to function as a stool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1992
    Inventor: George E. Rooks
  • Patent number: 5076458
    Abstract: A collection staton for household usage for collection of recyclable trash, having top and bottom walls, front and rear walls, and left and right side walls; one vertical edge of the front wall being hinged to an edge of one of the side walls and openable for inserting a standard collection box to be supported upon the bottom wall; a shelf attached to the rear wall and to a rearward portion of each side wall for the storage of newspapers, the top wall having an openable section forming a shelf access door; the shelf having an open space in front of it for dropping mixed recyclables into the standard collection box; the upper portion of the front wall having a section forming a box access door which is hingedly supported at its top and closable by gravity, which may be swung open for depositing cans or bottles through the open space into the standard collection box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1991
    Assignee: Bert A. Weiner
    Inventors: Bert A. Weiner, Ravi K. Sawhney, Donald A. Brown
  • 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: 5004106
    Abstract: A multi-compartment container is disclosed herein for storing and transporting personal feminine products. The container comprises a plurality of compact multiple sized compartments extending over and under one another. The compartments each have a respective cover member that only reveals the contents of one particular compartment. The container is designed with rounded edges both inside and outside the compartments to protect the contents and the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1991
    Assignee: Protection Protection, Inc.
    Inventors: Judith E. Blumstock, Leslie P. Morgan