With Integral Funnel Patents (Class 383/36)
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Patent number: 11358772Abstract: Provided is a spouted pouch capable of improving the ability to suspend pouring liquid contents, the ease of adjusting a pouring force, and the ease of repouring. In the spouted pouch (10), a pouch body (20) has flow path control seal portions (22) formed on both left and right sides across an imaginary line A inside the outer edge seal portion (21). Assuming that a thickness dimension of the spout attachment base portion (31a) is taken as X, length dimension from the spout attachment base portion (31a) to the action point portion (22a) of flow path control seal portions (22) is taken as L, and a width dimension between the action point portions (22a) is taken as W, the thickness dimension X, the length dimension L, and the width dimension W are set so as to satisfy relationships of W/X=1.2 to 2.0 and L/X=0.3 to 1.5.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2019Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: TOYO SEIKAN CO., LTD.Inventors: Takashi Miura, Masashi Ishikawa
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Patent number: 11332306Abstract: The lawn bag generally comprises a bag bottom, bag sides, and left-side and right-side flaps, each foldingly connected to one of the bag sides. The left-side and right-side flaps are each moveable from stowed positions to extended positions. The flaps in the stowed position may be positioned flat against the respective sides to which they are attached. The left-side flap and the right-side flap, when in the extended position, extends to the left and right of the bag, respectively, and are generally coplanar with a bag front side.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Inventor: Jordan W. Godby
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Patent number: 11332304Abstract: A liner for use with a fluid dispensing vessel. The liner includes a flexible pouch defining an interior region and configured to be placed in a fluid dispensing vessel. The pouch includes a top end that is partially sealed and that includes a first opening. The pouch includes a fluid passageway defined by at least two sealed boundaries and that leads from the opening to the interior region. The pouch includes a bottom end that includes a second opening. The liner includes a fluid dispensing fitment connected to the pouch and configured to be in fluid communication with interior region via the second opening. When fluid is poured into the interior region of the pouch through the opening, it can be dispensed from the pouch through the fitment.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2016Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: CORPLEX PLASTICS UK LTDInventors: Paul N. Georgelos, Kosmas Kasimatis
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Patent number: 10945507Abstract: A method and apparatus for mixing beauty products, such as clay. The apparatus includes a flexible containment vessel, having a wide top opening, a throat constriction, and a bottom containment and mixing region. The throat constriction may be folded over to provide a sealing closure to prevent drying of the clay or spoilage between uses. The interior of the vessel is formed of a smooth rubberized material while the exterior has a textured surface to provide a frictional gripping surface to facilitate mixing of the beauty product within the vessel. A carrying handle and a hanging hook may also be included to facilitate mixing and storage of the containment and mixing vessel.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2019Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Inventor: Cecelia Ann Mims
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Patent number: 9930946Abstract: A sterile case for an electronic device used during medical procedures includes a rigid housing with at least one transparent face. An opening in the housing permits movement of the device into and out of the housing in, for example, a direction parallel to the length or width of the housing. A door attached to the housing moves between open and closed positions to seal the opening. A sleeve is configured to be received, when the door is in the open position, partially within the housing and to extend outward from the housing through the opening. The sleeve defines a bore aligned with the opening and configured to receive the device and to permit insertion of the device through the sleeve into the housing without contact between the device and a rim of the housing surrounding the opening.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2017Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: STERIDEV, LLCInventor: Robert L. Zondervan
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Patent number: 9833784Abstract: A feed bag construction is provided comprising a feed bag, a first conduit sealed to the feed bag, a second conduit sealed to the interior of the feed bag for supplying wash reagent to the feed bag and a one piece cap that is removably mounted on the first conduit. The first conduit is provided with a hand operated butterfly valve to open or close the conduit.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2010Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: EMD Millipore CorporationInventors: Dennis Wong, Elias Noukas, Kristin Prescott, Brian Pereira, John Saragosa
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Patent number: 9650179Abstract: An ice bag is described having a bladder formed with an opening, a threaded receiver coupled to the bladder at the opening, a threaded cap having a first portion formed of a rigid material and a second portion formed of an overmold material, the second portion providing a seal between the receiver and cap with the cap threaded into the receiver.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2014Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: PROSERIES LLCInventor: Shahid Sheikh
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Patent number: 9220334Abstract: A hydration bag comprising a storage bag sealed to a collapsible quick filling and self-sealing fill tube, a reusable drink port connection, and a drinking tube with mouthpiece. After filling the storage bag, through the fill tube, to a desired level with water or other fluid, the storage bag is inverted, thereby collapsing and effectively sealing the fill tube against itself. Air is bled from the storage bag through the drinking tube or port. After use, the storage bag may be re-filled, or recycled. In one example, the delivery fluid delivery fittings are detachable from the storage bag and re-usable so that the storage bag and fill tube assembly is curbside recyclable. In one example, a 4 inch wide fill tube extends at 6 inches into the storage bag, with the last 5 inches creating a funnel to a 2 inch bottom width.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2013Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Inventor: David M. Dodgen
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Publication number: 20150104120Abstract: A side-gusseted bag (1, 22) made of film is disclosed, having two main walls (6, 7) and side-gusseted walls (8 to 11; 23, 24) lying therebetween on the periphery; said side-gusseted walls can be folded flat into a V-shape parallel to a longitudinal direction between two main walls (6, 7) lying on top of one another. The main walls (6, 7) encompass, in a head region (2, 28), a grommet (4, 33) with two opposing fastening surfaces for the film and the two sides of the grommet (4, 33) are also directly connected with one another in a head joint (5, 32).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2012Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: Klaus Huckriede, Glenn Andrew Spendlow
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Patent number: 8985854Abstract: Disclosed herein is an adapter for use with ordinary lawn and leaf bags and a method for manufacture of such adapter. The adapter has a cavity that has four sides and four corners, and a lower portion consisting of four flaps. The use of a frame, side and/or corner fasteners create an adapter where the flaps lie inside the bag and the cavity remains outside the bag to create a large surface area for filling the bag and also prevents the mouth of the bag from closing due to wind or other forces.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Titan IP LLCInventor: Santosh Arcot
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Patent number: 8807337Abstract: According to the invention, a golf bag is disclosed. The golf bag may include a frame and a removable cover. The frame may include a top member at a top most portion of the frame, and a bottom member at a bottom most portion of the frame. The removable cover may include a central portion, a first coupling member, and a second coupling member. The first coupling member may be coupled with at least a portion of a top of the central portion. The second coupling member may be coupled with at least a portion of a bottom of the central portion. The first coupling member may be reversibly coupled with a top most portion of the top member. The second coupling member may be reversibly coupled with a bottom most portion of the bottom member.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2012Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: BarSix, LLCInventor: David H. Barcik
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Patent number: 8708003Abstract: A two part system for transferring fill material in and out of soft furniture such as beanbag furniture, which comprises a transfer bag and a tubular funnel secured to the transfer bag and a second tubular funnel secured inside a piece of soft furniture to which the filling is to be transferred.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2008Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Inventor: Grant Morris
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Patent number: 8534458Abstract: According to the invention, a golf bag is disclosed. The golf bag may include a frame and a removable cover. The frame may include a top member at a top most portion of the frame, and a bottom member at a bottom most portion of the frame. The removable cover may include a central portion, a first coupling member, and a second coupling member. The first coupling member may be coupled with at least a portion of a top of the central portion. The second coupling member may be coupled with at least a portion of a bottom of the central portion. The first coupling member may be reversibly coupled with a top most portion of the top member. The second coupling member may be reversibly coupled with a bottom most portion of the bottom member.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Inventor: David H. Barcik
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Patent number: 8517610Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for making an adapter piece for ordinary bags or a specialized bag that creates a larger opening, while maintaining the same form-factor of the original bag. The incorporation of this adapter piece to ordinary bags allows for easy loading of the bag and provides additional rigidity to the mouth of the bag. Additionally, this modification can easily be incorporated into standard manufacturing process for conventional paper bags.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2010Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Inventor: Santosh Arcot
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Publication number: 20130097968Abstract: A foil cartridge is disclosed. The foil cartridge has a foil tube enclosing at least one chamber in the circumferential direction and a cover separate from the foil tube. The cover closes an axial end of the foil tube. At least one first opening is configured in the cover for each chamber, through which opening the chamber may be filled with a filling material. A closure is provided, which seals the first opening. To produce the foil cartridge, the chamber is established by connecting the cover with the foil tube. Then the chamber is filled with a filling material through the first opening in the cover and the first opening is sealed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: Hilti AktiengesellschaftInventors: Ralf WILLNER, Gottfried KLEINHANS, Armin BAESSLER
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Patent number: 8419277Abstract: A reclosable bag is disclosed which includes a reclosable zipper with interlocking profiles and a slider. The interlocking profiles include flanges which include arcuate cut-outs at the ends thereof. The width of the flanges is thereby reduced at the distal ends thereof. This allows the flanges to be sealed to the front and rear panels of the reclosable bag without being sealed within the side seals of the reclosable bag. In order to maintain the integrity of the bag, the flanges are sealed to each other immediately inwardly adjacent from the arcuate cut-outs, and the seal lines between the flanges and the front and rear panels are extended so that the front and rear panels are sealed to each other in an area bounded by the arcuate cut-outs and the side seals.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2005Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: John H. Schneider
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Publication number: 20120328219Abstract: A medicine package includes a container for containing a fluid medicine, a tube body for connecting an interior and an exterior of the container, a tube made of an elastic material, and a nozzle for discharging the medicine. The container is made of soft sheets each configured by laminating resin film layers and an aluminum foil layer, and provided as a bag having a gusset on either side. An inclined section is provided at an adhered section between the sheets such that an internal space of the container forms a funnel shape with the tube body as a stem.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2011Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: MIURA CO., LTD.Inventors: Katsuaki KANO, Yusuke HAMADA, Yasuyuki ARIMITSU
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Patent number: 8235259Abstract: The present invention provides a fitment, for use on a flexible container, comprising a spout member having a first end and a second end and defining a passageway between the two and a plug member which is sized to be received in the passageway. The plug member also has a leading end that lies in sealing engagement with the first end of the spout member when the plug member is received in the passageway.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2010Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Liqui-Box CorporationInventors: James Johnson, Thomas Svensson, Stewart M. Graves
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Patent number: 8192084Abstract: A bag made of water resistant paper or plastic for holding a “goopy” sandwich such as a hamburger, hot dog, etc while eating the same is fitted on the open end with a collar extending generally radially from the bag. The collar or drip plate is adapted to catch liquids, slurries, and small particles falling from the sandwich. The catchings are either retained on the collar or directed back into the bag where they either soak into the sandwich or run to the bottom of the bag. In either case, the drippings do not fall onto the diner, table, or floor.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2008Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Inventor: Ted Dolenc
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Patent number: 8104960Abstract: A portable and sealable waste disposal receptacle receives human waste material through an opening in an outer chamber. The waste passes through an inner chamber, which is suspended within the outer chamber, and passes through a one-way valve located at the bottom of the inner chamber into a lower chamber portion of the outer chamber. The one-way valve is fashioned from the bottom edges of the inner chamber, where a biasing strip is mounted in compression along one of the bottom edges, which causes the bottom edges of the inner chamber to be biased closed in sealing contact except when waste enters the inner chamber, the weight of which is sufficient to overcome the closing bias of the biasing strip, allowing the waste to flow into the lower chamber. Once the waste has cleared the inner chamber, the biasing member causes the bottom edges to come together in sealing contact, preventing the flow of waste back through the inner chamber.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2010Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Inventors: Zora Singh Gill, Nichhater Singh Gill
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Patent number: 7900769Abstract: The present invention provides a container, comprising: a cavity provided with a first opening portion; a pressure buffer area which is positioned above the cavity and the first opening portion and which is provided with a second opening portion corresponding to the first opening portion; and a thin film channel which extends through the first opening portion and the second opening portion and which has an inner channel wall and an outer channel wall, wherein the inner channel wall forms a passage for fluids with an inlet end and an outlet end, the inlet end being positioned outside the second opening portion of the pressure buffer area with a first opening and closing structure and the outlet end being positioned inside the cavity, and wherein the second opening portion is hermetically connected to the outer channel wall while the first opening portion is hermetically connected to the outer channel wall except for the area of at least one directing hole formed therebetween, such that a fluid under pressure fType: GrantFiled: January 28, 2010Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Inventor: Kern-Jen Chen
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Patent number: 7798379Abstract: The present invention provides a fitment, for use on a flexible container, comprising a spout member having a first end and a second end and defining a passageway between the two and a plug member which is sized to be received in the passageway. The plug member also has a leading end that lies in sealing engagement with the first end of the spout member when the plug member is received in the passageway.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2006Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Liqui-Box CorporationInventors: James Johnson, Thomas Svensson, Stewart M. Graves
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Patent number: 7748903Abstract: A container for transferring a product with crossed protection, having a flexible portion connected to an opening provided with a flange in which is mounted a door that is mobile between a closed position and at least one open position, is characterized in that it includes a guide member 15 adapted to cause an internal portion of the wall of the flexible portion to project through the flange 11A or to retract that portion inside the container. A container of this kind is used to transfer a powder, a granular material or small objects, in particular, from the bottom of the container or from another container.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2006Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Sartorius Stedim Aseptics SAInventors: Bernard Saint-Martin, Stéphanie Armau
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Publication number: 20100150480Abstract: Sachet and strip of sachets for packaging a biological liquid substance, such as animal semen. The sachet is formed by two coupled and welded films of supple plastic material, delimiting a reception pouch of the substance, which has at one of its ends an opening for filling the empty sachet by means of a hollow cylindrical needle. These films have a pair of welding lines which form tabs starting out from said opening and axially and symmetrically penetrating the internal space of the sachet by converging towards the interior of the latter, their free ends being spaced apart by a value “e” which is substantially equal to ?d/2, “d” being the value of the diameter of said needle, thus preventing the foam produced during filling from exiting the bag as the needle is withdrawn (F). Artificial insemination in breeding.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2009Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicant: IMV TECHNOLOGIESInventor: Pascal Lacointe
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Publication number: 20090304308Abstract: An apparatus for shipping a flowable material in a cargo compartment of a transport includes an enclosure forming a chamber therein to house the flowable material. The enclosure is made of braided or woven fabric. The inner surface of the fabric is coated whereby the fabric is impermeable to the flowable material. The enclosure has at least one closable opening serving as an inlet or outlet to the chamber, and is pliable such that it can be housed within the cargo compartment in any orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2009Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: Utilequip, Inc.Inventors: Phillip Lynn Townsend, Gary Dale Krch
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Patent number: 7537387Abstract: A container (186) is provided with a tubular body (188) of a multi-plied material. The body (188) has an openable end (190) and a sealed end (192) with foldable and securable closure element that facilitate the non-destructive repeated opening and closing of the container (186). The closure element is integrally formed with the container (186) by the shape cutting and folded formation of the container end (190) during manufacture. The closure element is sectioned to include an openable section (196) which incorporates discharge element in the form of a pouring spout for discharge of container contents, and a closed section (198) which is adapted to incorporate carrying element (298) such as a handle.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2002Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Inventors: Philip Bruce Spork, Edward John Charles Howard
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Publication number: 20090003734Abstract: A bag made of water resistant paper or plastic for holding a “goopy” sandwich such as a hamburger, hot dog, etc while eating the same is fitted on the open end with a collar extending generally radially from the bag. The collar or drip plate is adapted to catch liquids, slurries, and small particles falling from the sandwich. The catchings are either retained on the collar or directed back into the bag where they either soak into the sandwich or run to the bottom of the bag. In either case, the drippings do not fall onto the diner, table, or floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2008Publication date: January 1, 2009Inventor: Ted Dolenc
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Publication number: 20080135513Abstract: A spout unit having a tamper-evident function so that it is easy to determine visually that a sealed cap is opened when the cap is unsealed, wherein strong force is not needed to open while modification of moderate curve in convex from an easy-to-break portion of a tamper-proof ring is corrected when the spout is sealed with the cap, is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventor: Kazuhiro UMENAKA
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Patent number: 7311441Abstract: Apparatus for enabling the use of a computer mouse at a sterile surgical site comprises a pouch for the accommodation of the mouse and an inlet sleeve forming an inlet passage into the pouch. The pouch and sleeve are formed of pliable, preferably transparent sterilizable material. When the mouse has been admitted to the pouch via the passage, the sleeve may be separated from the pouch and the open mouth of the latter rolled to form a seal, thereby retaining the mouse within the pouch.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2005Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Assignee: Contour Fabricators, Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Weaver, Christopher J. C. Zimmerman, Michael W. Czop, Joseph M. Wright, Wojciech M. Porcek, Jeremy J. Weidner, Daniel D. Hayes, Samba Toure, Michael Howe
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Patent number: 7004630Abstract: A reclosable package has a flexible zipper and a flexible funnel that can be turned inside out to provide a spout for dispensing the package contents. The funnel has a terminal portion that is offset relative to a midplane of the package. Initially, the funnel is tucked inside the filled package in an unopened state. The funnel can be accessed by pulling apart the zipper halves. The consumer must reach inside the open package and pull the funnel inside out. Then the tip of the funnel is snipped, cut or torn to provide a spout for dispensing product. The offset of the opening allows the consumer to better direct the pour of the package contents, while making the bag easier to handle, especially large bags. The funnel itself directs the package contents, especially fine powders, away from the reclosable zipper profiles so that one or both profiles do not become clogged with matter that might interfere with interlocking.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2002Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Duane B. Piechocki, Steven Ausnit, Christian Schuchardt
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Patent number: 6817470Abstract: The present invention discloses a disposable, collapsible sleeve holder for germ-free and bacteria-free handling and operation of remote controls and similar devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2001Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Inventor: Michael J. Goldberg
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Publication number: 20040197030Abstract: A container of a collapsible type for liquid or pulverulent contents, comprising a compartment (3) which is defined by flexible walls and whose volume depends on the relative position of the walls, said walls comprising two opposite side walls (2) with edge portions (4) which engage each other and along which the side walls (2) are joined in a common connecting portion (5). The compartment (3) is sealed in the empty state of the container before filling. The container is characterised by a duct-defining portion (6), which is arranged inside said connecting portion and along which said side walls (2) are joined with each other. The duct-defining portion (6) comprises two mutually separated weld joints (11) which define a duct (7) extended between the side walls (2), which at a first end communicates with said compartment (3) and at a second end connects to and is sealed by a duct-sealing part (10) of said connecting portion (5). The present invention also concerns a method for manufacturing such a container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2003Publication date: October 7, 2004Inventor: Ake Rosn
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Patent number: 6783276Abstract: A reclosable package has a slider-operated zipper and a flexible inner funnel bag that can be turned inside out to provide a spout for dispensing the package contents. Initially, the funnel bag is tucked inside the filled package in an unopened state. The funnel bag can be accessed by moving the slider in the opening direction to open the zipper and then reaching inside the funnel bag. The consumer then grasps a pull-out flap and pulls the funnel bag inside out. Then the tip of the funnel is snipped, cut or torn to provide a opening for dispensing product. The funnel directs the package contents, especially fine powders, away from the reclosable zipper profiles during dispensing so that one or both profiles do not become clogged with matter that might interfere with interlocking. The pull-out flap is formed by inverting and folding a distal portion of the funnel bag. The pull-out flap is preferably spot-sealed in position.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2002Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Zdenek Machacek, Steven Ausnit
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Publication number: 20030231808Abstract: A reclosable package has a slider-operated zipper and a flexible inner funnel bag that can be turned inside out to provide a spout for dispensing the package contents. Initially, the funnel bag is tucked inside the filled package in an unopened state. The funnel bag can be accessed by moving the slider in the opening direction to open the zipper and then reaching inside the funnel bag. The consumer then grasps a pull-out flap and pulls the funnel bag inside out. Then the tip of the funnel is snipped, cut or tom to provide a opening for dispensing product. The funnel directs the package contents, especially fine powders, away from the reclosable zipper profiles during dispensing so that one or both profiles do not become clogged with matter that might interfere with interlocking. The pull-out flap is formed by inverting and folding a distal portion of the funnel bag. The pull-out flap is preferably spot-sealed in position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2002Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventors: Zdenek Machacek, Steven Ausnit
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Publication number: 20030201273Abstract: Apparatus for use with a coin bucket is disclosed and includes a string and a flexible body defining a tubular sleeve. The sleeve can be manipulated so as to define a passage having an inlet and an outlet and which is shaped and dimensioned to permit travel of the bucket, bottom-first, through the inlet to an operative position whereat the top of the bucket is disposed within the passage, spaced from the inlet. A channel is formed in the sleeve which encircles the bucket when same is disposed at the operative position, and at least one opening is formed on the sleeve exterior leading into the channel. The string is positioned within the channel with its ends each emerging from the at least one opening so that same can be drawn to form, in the passage, a constriction which grips around and retains the bucket at the operative position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventor: Terri J. Reid
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Patent number: 6612741Abstract: A new sandbag that has a spring-like collar attached to the inside of the sandbag's mouth that forces the mouth closed. In order to fill the bag with sand the flaps that form the mouth have to be pulled apart. The self-closing feature of this sandbag can be used to automate sandbagging by having the bags packaged with one mouth flap in the open position. As the bags are removed from the stack, roll or similar packaging, the mouth flap clamps around the open-end of the source of sand, which can be similar to a funnel. After the bags are filled, they are removed, sealed shut and the next bag is put in place. The self-closing feature of this sandbag first allows for the sand to be guided into the bag, and then forces the mouth of the bag to close. The mouth can be further secured by a sealing means such as staples, thread or fiber, or hook-and-loop fastening surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2002Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Inventor: James Horne
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Patent number: 6554810Abstract: A container for the collection and disposal of emesis comprises a rigid frame and a flexible bag. The frame and the bag are typically stored as separate parts prior to use and assembled just prior to or in anticipation of a use. Subsequent to use the bag is dissembled from the frame and sealed and disposed of, with the frame optionally reused or disposed of. Optionally the frame and bag are disposed of as a unit without subsequent disassembly. Frames, bags, and other ancillary parts of the unit are inexpensively manufactured of molded polymers or plastics, and are inexpensive enough for single use as warranted.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2000Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Inventors: Peter J. Wilk, Karen A. Cashel
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Patent number: 6551819Abstract: A container for biological fluids useful in artificial insemination is disclosed. The inventive container has a nozzle for delivery of the biological liquid, wherein the nozzle has means for bending such that the container may be used in a vertical position while attached to a horizontal catheter. The nozzle also has means to facilitate opening the tube without tools.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2000Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Assignee: Minitube of America, Inc.Inventor: Ludwig Simmet
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Patent number: 6527444Abstract: A reclosable bag is provided that includes a reclosable mouth with a zipper and a slider device. The reclosable bag also includes a shield that covers the zipper such that when product is dispensed into the bag interior, the shield protects the zipper and prevents contact between the product and the zipper. In preferred arrangements, the shield includes an area of weakness to permit easy removal of the shield from the bag. Preferably, the shield is shaped to function as a funnel to help direct product into the bag interior, when filling. Preferred methods of using and constructing bags will utilize constructions as described herein.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2001Date of Patent: March 4, 2003Assignee: Reynolds Consumer Products, Inc.Inventor: James E. Buchman
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Patent number: 6116780Abstract: A disposable toilet receptacle includes a bag and a funnel made of a sheet-like liquid-impermeable material, such as plastic film. The plastic film of which the bag is made may be a vapor barrier film. The top edge of the bag has a closure. The tapering body of the funnel is connected to the interior of the bag along a line extending between the side edges of the bag that defines a boundary between an upper chamber and a lower chamber. The portion of the funnel having the wide opening or inlet is disposed in the upper chamber, and the portion of the funnel having the narrower opening or outlet is disposed in the lower chamber. The lower chamber may have in it a gellable hydrophilic material that absorbs liquid waste. The portion of the funnel disposed in the upper chamber is, when fully extended, longer than the upper chamber. The outlet end of the funnel may be a flutter valve that prevents backflow of waste. To use the bag, a user opens the closure and extends the funnel.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 1999Date of Patent: September 12, 2000Assignee: American Innotek, Inc.Inventors: Daniel L. Young, Joseph A. Bradley, III
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Patent number: 5964533Abstract: A hamper and method for making and using the same: The hamper is for collection, transport, and removal for such contents as laundry. The hamper features can include a funnel or even a reversible funnel for gravity-induced filling and unfilling of the hamper, as well as a retractably collapsible tension member framework structure.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1996Date of Patent: October 12, 1999Assignee: LaMont LimitedInventor: Paul S. Ziglar
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Patent number: 5681113Abstract: A tamper-proof security ballot pouch adapted to store ballots deposited therein and to prevent their unauthorized removal. The pouch includes a fabric bag in whose upper section is sewn a pair of parallel rods defining an entry slot to admit one ballot at a time. Depending from the upper section is a fabric chute creating a narrow open channel between the entry slot and the bag interior whereby a ballot inserted in the entry slot must pass through the channel before being deposited in the bag. Because the chute is flexible, when a ballot is inserted in the entry slot and advances into the narrow channel of the chute it then straightens out the chute, so that the channel is then in axial alignment with the entry slot. But once the ballot is deposited in the bag, its unauthorized exit through the entry slot is prevented by the chute, for regardless of how the pouch is manipulated, the deposited ballot cannot back track through the channel.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 1996Date of Patent: October 28, 1997Assignee: A. Rifkin Co.Inventors: Arnold S. Rifkin, John Hutnick
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Patent number: 5626895Abstract: An infusion bag of liquid-pervious filter material has a bottom edge and opposite side edges and is formed of face-to-face arranged first and second panels secured to one another along the bottom edge and the side edges. The first and second panels together define an opening spaced from the bottom edge. The first and second panels have a length dimension viewed in a direction away from the bottom edge. The length dimension of the first panel is greater than the length dimension of the second panel, whereby the first panel includes a flap extending beyond the opening in a direction away from the bottom edge.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 1995Date of Patent: May 6, 1997Assignee: Abraham's Tea House GmbHInventor: Christoph Gotz
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Patent number: 5527012Abstract: A freezing mould bag for ices is formed from two plastic foils, and has a segmented inlet channel, two closure valve flaps extending within the interior of the bag, and a constriction which provides a venturi effect closing the bag at the constriction.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 1994Date of Patent: June 18, 1996Assignee: Schur Consumer Products A/SInventors: Erik K. Vinkel, Erling Vangedal-Nielsen
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Patent number: 5354132Abstract: A containment and disposal bag for human bodily fluids is disclosed which includes a bag having a hollow interior and a top at least partially open to receive the bodily fluids; preferably a funnel structure within the bag to channel said bodily fluids into the interior and to restrict expulsion of bodily fluids from the interior prior to sequestration; a hydrophilic material within the bag which is rapidly gellable upon contact with the bodily fluids in the bag, the gellation serving to essentially completely sequester the bodily fluids and prevent it from thereafter being expelled from the bag; and a closure to close the top of the bag after introduction of the bodily fluids into the bag. The hydrophilic material is commonly a polymer which is activated upon contact with the water-based bodily fluids and which gels rapidly (normally within thirty seconds or less) to sequester the bodily fluids.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 1992Date of Patent: October 11, 1994Assignee: American Innotek, Inc.Inventors: Ruth E. Young, Daniel L. Young, Richard E. Warrick, Clarence A. Cassidy
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Patent number: 5316386Abstract: A fluid receptacle formed of a bag having first and second sides, the bottom and lower outer edges of which are joined to provide a central pocket. The intermediate and upper outer edges of the first and second sides of the bag are provided with cooperating sealing elements by which the remaining outer edges of the bag may be sealed. The sealing elements are disengageable to permit the first and second sides of the bag to be laid open on opposite sides of the central pocket.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 1993Date of Patent: May 31, 1994Inventor: Jae K. Moore
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Patent number: 5150810Abstract: A waste disposal comprises (1) a bag part made of flexible material which has a closed lower end and an open upper end, (2) a bag collar made of relatively stiff material which is firmly attached to the upper end of the bag part, and (3) a lid which is adapted to be placed on the bag collar to close and seal the bag. The circumference of the bag collar is fitted with support elements for the lid so that the lid can be easily removed or can be inserted into or placed on the bag collar. Catch elements are provided below the support elements and function together with compatible elements on the lid to tightly secure the lid to the bag collar. The lid is fitted with at least one handle for carrying the bin.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 1991Date of Patent: September 29, 1992Inventor: Johannes Loebbert
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Patent number: 5116139Abstract: A containment and disposal bag for human bodily fluids is disclosed which includes a bag having a hollow interior and a top at least partially open to receive the bodily fluids; preferably a funnel structure within the bag to channel said bodily fluids into the interior and to restrict expulsion of bodily fluids from the interior prior to sequestration; a hydrophilic material within the bag which is rapidly gellable upon contact with the bodily fluids in the bag, the gellation serving to essentially completely sequester the bodily fluids and prevent it from thereafter being expelled from the bag; and a closure to close the top of the bag after introduction of the bodily fluids into the bag. The hydrophilic material is commonly a polymer which is activated upon contact with the water-based bodily fluids and which gels rapidly (normally within thirty seconds or less) to sequester the bodily fluids.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 1991Date of Patent: May 26, 1992Assignee: American Innotex, Inc.Inventors: Ruth E. Young, Daniel L. Young, Richard E. Warrick, Clarence A. Cassidy
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Patent number: 5067821Abstract: This invention is a disposable bag having a foldable funnel mounted in the throat of the bag. The bag has a convergent, upwardly tapered neck toward the mouth of the bag. The mouth and a portion of the neck are inverted inside the bag where it forms a reflux valve below the funnel. One side of the funnel includes an upwardly extending closure that can be folded across the funnel into sealing engagement with the other side of the funnel.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1990Date of Patent: November 26, 1991Inventor: J. Winslow Young
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Patent number: 5056932Abstract: This invention is a disposable bag having a foldable funnel mounted in the throat of the bag. The bag has a convergent, upwardly tapered neck toward the mouth of the bag. The mouth and a portion of the neck are inverted inside the bag where it forms a reflux valve below the funnel. One side of the funnel includes an upwardly extending closure that can be folded across the funnel into sealing engagement with the other side of the funnel.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1990Date of Patent: October 15, 1991Inventor: J. Winslow Young