Patents Issued in August 14, 2008
  • Publication number: 20080190920
    Abstract: A container having lid and base portions (1,2) which are moveable between open and closed positions and a locking mechanism comprising: a holding bar (3) within the container moveable between a release position and a holding position in which it prevents the container being opened and a security device (4) which is insertable in the container so as to move the holding member (3) into the holding position and which is secured in this position by a locking device until released by application of a key or release apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2005
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Peter Antony Farrar, Robert Johnston, Anthony Henry Joseph Fraser, Ralph Scott Peterson
  • Publication number: 20080190921
    Abstract: A clothes hamper having a base with a first and second portions joined by a hinge mechanism. A first bin is mounted to the first portion of the base while a second bin is mounted to the second portion of the base. Each bin is collapsible between an expanded position in which the tops and bottoms of the bin are spaced apart from each other, and a collapsed position in which the top and bottom of the bin are positioned closely adjacent each other and with the sidewall for each bin sandwiched between the top and the bottom. With the bins in their collapsed position, the hinge mechanism enables the base portions to be folded over on each other so that the bins are sandwiched in between the base portions for compact storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: The Evercare Company
    Inventors: Noah McNeely, Nathan Pascarella, Michael Carlson
  • Publication number: 20080190922
    Abstract: A collapsible shipping container is provided. The container includes a bottom with upper and lower surfaces. The bottom has at least one leg with a lower surface. The leg extends from the lower surface of the bottom and defines a depression. A frame is supported by the bottom. The frame is convertible from a shipping position to a collapsed position. A top is present and has upper and lower surfaces. The top has at least one projection extending from its upper surface. The projection is configured for being disposed in a depression of a leg of a subsequent collapsible shipping container. The top has at least one locking projection configured for engaging a lower surface of a bottom of a subsequent collapsible shipping container to minimize relative motion therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: Brett B. Kraeling
  • Publication number: 20080190923
    Abstract: Foldable container for transporting and/or storing goods, of the type comprising a rigid base structure (1) and a container element (2) which contains the goods. Container element (2) is made up of a foldable bag (3), made from a foldable laminar material, which at its bottom end is closely joined to rigid base structure (1), so that the latter defines, either directly or through the laminar material being embedded forming the bag (3), a rigid base (4) intended to directly support the goods contained in bag (3). Thanks to its foldable material condition, when bag (3) is empty it is suitable for adopting a completely refolded position on said rigid structure (1) and at least one upright position wherein it has at least one loading mouth (5) that opens directly for introducing goods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: ROVIRA GARRAF S.A.
    Inventors: Carlos Rovira Fontanals, Juan Ernesto Rovira Fontanals
  • Publication number: 20080190924
    Abstract: A medical waste container includes a reduced-weight section having a high density outer skin layer, a high density inner skin layer, and a cellular core layer between the outer skin layer and inner skin layer. A method for manufacturing a medical waste container includes the steps of combining a thermoplastic polymer with a endothermic chemical blowing agent, heating the polymer and blowing agent to form a melted mixture, maintaining the mixture under conditions that prevent or substantially prevent activation of the blowing agent, injecting the mixture into a mold having a mold chamber and chamber walls, the mold being at a pressure that is sufficiently low to activate the blowing agent and initiate cell formation in the mold chamber, and cooling the melted mixture in the mold to form skin layers in the mixture where the mixture contacts the chamber walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Sergey Bobrov, Steven T. Umlor
  • Publication number: 20080190925
    Abstract: A closure safety interlock system is provided for a pressure vessel having a closure assembly with a primary locking system. The closure safety interlock defines a secondary locking system for assuring that the primary locking system may be opened only by following a proper sequence, thereby minimizing misuse of the primary locking system. The closure safety interlock includes a blocking member movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position for blocking movement of a primary lock when in the engaged position and until a release mechanism in the primary lock has been activated. A mechanism is provided for moving the blocking member from the engaged position to the disengaged position once the release mechanism has been activated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: Steven Richard Ambriz
  • Publication number: 20080190926
    Abstract: A removable cap for fuel tanks of vehicles includes a gripping portion and a locking portion, operatively set between which is a key-operated locking device. In the closing condition of the device, a rotation movement imparted manually upon the gripping portion is not transferred to the locking portion, while in the opening condition of the device a rotation movement imparted manually upon the first part is transferred to the clamping portion. In the closing condition at least one component of the locking device is rotatable together with the gripping portion, and switching with the key of the locking device between the conditions of closing and opening causes an angular movement of the component with respect to the gripping portion, between a first pre-defined angular position and a second pre-defined angular position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: ELTEK S.p.A.
    Inventors: Fabio Nebbia, Paolo Colombo, Domenico Cantarelli
  • Publication number: 20080190927
    Abstract: A container is provided for dispensing a plurality of consumable products. The container can include a plastic portion and a metal portion. The metal portion may provide a sophisticated aesthetic to the container while the plastic portion may simplify the manufacturing process. The container may include a housing for housing a plurality of solid consumable products, a lid, an assembly aligning the lid with respect to the housing, and a connection between the lid and the housing. The assembly and the connection may allow indicia on the lid to properly align with indicia on the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: James A. Bougoulas, Robert J. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20080190928
    Abstract: An apparatus having a vacuum vessel that has a mechanism using a lubricant therein and not causing defects and faults to samples introduced into the vacuum vessel even it is an apparatus where lubricating oil or grease is applied is provided. An apparatus having a vacuum vessel that has a mechanism using a lubricant therein such as CD-SEM, in which a lubricant (oil, grease) whose adsorption amount per minute to a surface of a material introduced into the vacuum vessel of an apparatus for evaluating a lubricant after the start of vacuum evacuation and after reaches a quasi-equilibrium state is below 0.09 ng/cm2 is employed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Yasuo Yahagi, Masayuki Kobayashi, Hiroaki Mito, Tomohiro Kudo, Tomonori Saeki
  • Publication number: 20080190929
    Abstract: The invention relates to a closing device for a filler neck situated on a container, in particular for a container situated on a rail or road vehicle, which may be supplied to a loading station for loading with powdered or granular bulk goods. At least one filler neck (3), which is provided with a through opening and connected to the container interior (6), and a pivot device (30), which comprises two pivot arms (31, 61) mounted thereon, are situated on the container (5), using which two closure elements (35, 60) situated thereon are pivotable in relation thereto around a shared axis (Z) for the exterior and interior closing or opening of the through opening. At least one seal, which is provided with a pressure chamber oriented around the circumference, for example, and which may be impinged with pressure in the closed position and relieved of pressure to pivot the closure elements, is situated on the closure elements (35, 60) and/or on the filler neck (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: STAG AG
    Inventors: Christian Gloor, Hubert Meier, Walter Furgler, Daniel Pieth, Ekkehard Mosberger
  • Publication number: 20080190930
    Abstract: A container that may be used for retaining and dispensing matter is provided. The container includes a closure having a downwardly depending skirt with a plurality of space apart vertical projections supported at an inside surface of the skirt. The projections are configured to releasably engage an open end of the container for securing the closure to the container. The projections include a guide surface for guiding the projections over the open end of the container and a retaining surface for retaining the projections on the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: William C. Vogel, Terrence M. Parve
  • Publication number: 20080190931
    Abstract: A portable and lockable storage container includes a lid, a base, a locking mechanism, and a securing cable. The lid defines a lid aperture therein proximate a front edge portion of the lid. The base is hingedly connected to the lid along at least part of rear edge portions of the base and the lid. The lid and the base define a chamber when the lid is closed. The locking mechanism is connected to the base proximate a front edge portion of the base. The front edge portion of the base substantially aligns with the front edge portion of the lid when the lid is closed. The securing cable is designed to allow at least part of a first end portion of the securing cable to pass through the lid aperture and cooperate with the locking mechanism to retain the lid in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Robert D. Perlman, Jose Pelaez, Robert E. Higgins
  • Publication number: 20080190932
    Abstract: A bail handle and containment case assembly, including a tray and closing lid, the bail handle including a portion that serves part of a latching function when in a first position over the lid and then serves part of a lifting function when pivoted off of the lid and moved into a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: Kenneth Lewis Orr
  • Publication number: 20080190933
    Abstract: The inventive airtight closure device (2) for a container (1) containing a product to be packed is characterised in that it comprises a base (3) whose circumference is adjustable to the internal wall of the container (1) in such a way that it is possible to bring the internal face (4) of the base (3) into contact with the product by displacing the base (3) which provided with at least one air discharging hole closable after the base (3) is mounted. A container provided with the inventive device is also disclosed. Said invention is particularly suitable for packing food products, in particular in a liquid, pasty and powder form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: Bernard Bougon
  • Publication number: 20080190934
    Abstract: The invention describes a lid for a container comprising an edge region (2) for sealing and permanent connection to a container body comprising a body portion and a bottom, and a substantially flat central region as a panel or lid surface (3), on which at least one projecting pin-like or post-like guide element (7?, 7?, 8) is formed extending from the panel (3) towards one side or the other substantially parallel to an axis (9) perpendicular to the lid surface. The posts can guide additional elements which are intended to form a functional unit with the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: BALL PACKAGING EUROPE GMBH
    Inventor: Wolfgang Kasper
  • Publication number: 20080190935
    Abstract: A fragrance disperser in one form includes a single fan that passes air over a wicked single or double fragrance. A second form has the fan reversible to provide two different airstreams that evaporate respective different fragrances one after the other. Where two fragrances are provided, the evaporation may be by respective electrical heaters. A fragrance source may be formed by two sheets joined together to form two chambers each receiving a respective wick and having respective exposed wick portions. The source may incorporate a source of electrical power. An alternative source has a reservoir for fragrance and a wick located in an air passage forming part of the source so that an air flow is guided through the passage past the wick to evaporate fragrance. Where two fragrances are provided, the fragrance sources may be located side-by-side and matching fragrances may have, for example, matching indicia on the sources so that the match can be easily determined visually.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Richard P.H. PANKHURST, Brian D. Smith, Michael J. Evans
  • Publication number: 20080190936
    Abstract: In a fuel tank including: a first fuel chamber receiving liquid fuel; a communication chamber communicated with the first fuel chamber and having a bottom higher than a bottom of the first fuel chamber; a second fuel chamber communicated with the communication chamber, having a bottom lower than the bottom of the communication chamber; and a sleeve member having a lower end opening toward the bottom of the communication chamber, fuel evaporative emissions are discharged while the liquid fuel is supplied to the first fuel chamber. The first fuel chamber, the communication chamber, and the second fuel chamber are molded integrally by resin blow molding. The communication chamber is provided with a protrusion which is convex when viewed from the inside of the communication chamber and a depression which is concave when viewed from the outside of the communication chamber, at a first fuel chamber side relative to the sleeve member in the communication chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazuhiro Kobayashi, Takeaki Nakajima, Shoichi Hokazono, Shinya Murabayashi, Yutaka Utsumi
  • Publication number: 20080190937
    Abstract: The present invention provides a food and drink packing container, in which a transparent vinyl film type cover is attached to an upper rim of the container by heat-sealing, and which has a structure such that the container can be easily opened when desired, because the interior and the exterior thereof are caused to communicate. The food and drink packing container of the present invention includes a container body (2), which contains food and drink therein and has a flange (4) on an upper end thereof, and a film type cover (3), which is attached to the flange by heat-sealing to prevent the food and drink from spilling from the container body. At least one projecting part (5) extends outwards from the flange and is covered with the cover, and a boring protrusion (6) for boring a hole through the cover is provided in the projecting part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: Dong Sung Cho
  • Publication number: 20080190938
    Abstract: The invention relates to an improved tank structure having an outer shell of metal material with an inner surface and an outer surface, and an inner shell of a plastic resin material fused to the inner surface of the outer shell. The tank structure has at least two insert fittings mounted in corresponding openings formed in the outer shell, each insert fitting defining an opening for providing access to the interior of the tank structure. A top end of each insert fitting projects above the outer surface of the outer shell, and is formed with a peripheral flange for welding to the outer surface of the outer shell. The remaining body portion of each insert fitting extends into the interior of the tank structure and has a circumferential groove formed in the outer surface thereof which provides a gripping surface to which the inner shell is fused.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: I-MARK INC.
    Inventors: Sigurdur Bjarni Johannsson, Johann Gisli Sigurdsson
  • Publication number: 20080190939
    Abstract: Combustion gas cartridge for a gas internal combustion fastening device, comprising an external casing over which is crimped the edge of an internal cup beyond which an outlet end projects. The external casing is stepped and includes three longitudinal zones having different respective diameters, namely a first edge zone, a second bearing zone for the head of a crimping machine having a smaller diameter than that of the edge zone and a third zone having a diameter equal to or greater than that of the edge zone and forming an annular shoulder together with the second bearing zone for the crimping head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Cyril Marion, Frederic Nayrac, Pascal Reverchon, Christian Ricordi, Jean-Luc Simonin
  • Publication number: 20080190940
    Abstract: An insulated container including a main compartment having a bottom and a plurality of walls extending upwardly from the bottom to define an interior space, at least one storage compartment which is accessible through a side wall when the lid is closed, the at least one storage compartment moveable between an open condition in which the compartment is at least partially outside the main compartment and a closed condition in which the at least one storage compartment is wholly within the main compartment, the at least one storage compartment also accessible through the lid when open, wherein the volume of the at least one storage compartment is approximately the same as the volume of the main compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: Peter Henry Scott
  • Publication number: 20080190941
    Abstract: A food service cabinet is provided with a coating having as an ingredient thereof a nanomaterial. The temperature and humidity of the interior of the food service cabinet can be controlled to keep food at a desired temperature and/or humidity. The coating may be Nansulate™, which includes Hydro-NM-Oxide as a nanomaterial. The coating is hydrophobic and provides thermal insulation, corrosion resistance and mold resistance. According to a method of manufacturing the cabinet having the nanomaterial coating, the coating may be applied by a brush, a roller or an airless sprayer at low pressure, in three coats, each coat being approximately 3-5 wet mils in thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: Metro Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Olson, John H. Welsch
  • Publication number: 20080190942
    Abstract: A heat insulated container, in which the presence of this heat insulation performance can be confirmed from the outward appearance. In a heat insulated container formed by coating a radiation preventing film on at least one surface of an external surface of an internal glass container and an internal surface of an external glass container, disposing the internal container inside the external container with a gap provided therebetween, joining the internal container and the external container, and evacuating the gap to a vacuum and sealing it, an average particle diameter of particles on the surface of the radiation preventing film is made a predetermined value or more. According to the heat insulated container, since the average particle diameter of the particles on the surface of the radiation preventing film is a predetermined value or more, sufficient heat retaining performance can be obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2005
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: THERMOS K.K.
    Inventors: Takafumi Fujii, Yu Kobayashi
  • Publication number: 20080190943
    Abstract: A method for securing a component to a tank includes forming the tank having a wall of multiple layers of polymer material with an opening in the wall, outer layers of polymer, and an inner layer of polymer having an inner surface whose color is dark relative to a natural color of the outer layers. The component is formed with a mounting surface of polymer. The tube wall opening is used to install the component in the tank such that the mounting surface contacts the inner surface. Energy is transmitted onto an area of a surface of the tank wall where the mounting surface contacts the inner surface. The transmitted energy is use to produce a weld between the mounting surface and the tank wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Joseph DeMaria, Stanley Lank, James Potter, Mark W. Plansinis, Mark A. Harris, Michael J. Boehk
  • Publication number: 20080190944
    Abstract: A blow molded plastic container comprising a bottom portion, a top portion and a body portion. In an embodiment, the body portion includes side portions, which includes at least one side portion that includes a support protrusion extending therefrom. The top portion is connected to the body portion and includes a dispensing opening. The bottom portion is connected to the side portions. In an embodiment, when the container is positioned to rest on a surface on a side portion, the centerline axis of the dispensing opening is angled with respect to a plane formed by said surface. Embodiments of a container in which the side portion opposing the side support portion includes a receiving portion for receiving at least a portion of the support protrusion from a second similarly configured container are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: PLASTIPAK PACKAGING, INC.
    Inventors: Richard C. Darr, James J. Miller, Richard A. Lovelace
  • Publication number: 20080190945
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cap for covering the open top of a drinking vessel. The cap includes a substantially rigid cover disk assembly dimensioned to span across and substantially cover the open top of the drinking vessel, and a flexible tubular membrane that extends from a bottom side of the cover disk assembly. The membrane is adapted to be rolled down a side wall of the drinking vessel to thereby removably secure the cap thereto. Identifying indicia can be printed on the top side of the cover disk assembly. The beverage within the drinking vessel can be consumed using a drinking straw. When properly deployed, the cap inhibits the introduction of unwanted matter into the drinking vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: ROCCADO INTL LLC
    Inventor: Veronica Milnark
  • Publication number: 20080190946
    Abstract: A disposable lid for a drinking cup includes a cover portion and a sliding member that is configured to slidably fit into a trench in the cover portion. The trench includes a drink opening on a floor of the trench and the sliding member is configured to cover and uncover the drink opening. In one embodiment, the sliding member includes side portions that extend longitudinally and upwardly from a central portion of the sliding member such that an outer edge of each side portion is located above the central portion of the sliding member. A gap width between the outer edges of the side portions of the sliding member is greater than a width of a mouth of the trench such that the side portions of the sliding member secure the siding member to the cover portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: DOUBLE TEAM INC.
    Inventor: JOSEPH CHEUK MAU WONG
  • Publication number: 20080190947
    Abstract: A portable container holder for a pressurized gas container comprises a support frame configured to at least partially abut a side portion of a pressurized gas container. The portable container holder further comprises a storage compartment attached to the support frame, and configured to support at least a bottom portion of a pressurized gas container. The portable container holder also comprises an extendable mechanical linkage attached to the support frame, and configured to releasably couple the portable container holder with patient transporters of various sizes through a compressive force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2005
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: Ferno-Washington, Inc.
    Inventor: Elroy E. Bourgraf
  • Publication number: 20080190948
    Abstract: An apparatus for holding a beverage includes a base, a frame, and a plurality of biasing members. The base includes at least one inner region and at least one outer region for collecting moisture. The frame is configured to be supported by the base and to receive drinking vessels of varying sizes and configurations. The plurality of biasing members are detachably coupled to the frame and form with the frame an inner cavity of varying capacity for supporting a drinking vessel. The capacity of the inner cavity is adaptively configured when a portion of the drinking vessel is received in the inner cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: Souksomboun Sayasithsena
  • Publication number: 20080190949
    Abstract: An insulator pad for a container includes a flexible body having a first surface and a second, opposite surface for contacting the container, the second surface including at least one recessed portion, at least one magnet associated with and disposed in the at least one recessed portion for removably securing the body to the container, and at least one hinge provided on the body, wherein the at least one hinge is configured for bending the body to conform to a shape of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Aaron Charles Rosso, Matthew Earle Myers, Scott Fong
  • Publication number: 20080190950
    Abstract: A plastic closing lid for a storage container, the closing lid having a length dimension and a shorter width dimension. The lid defining a receiving channel extending lengthwise and a stiffening component captured within said receiving channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: Kenneth Lewis Orr
  • Publication number: 20080190951
    Abstract: A storage container having a lid that can be removed from a corresponding container body, folded, and then placed within a cavity of the container body during storage of the storage container is provided. The lid of such a storage container may include one or more foldable portions that extend across a central portion. The foldable portions may include a hinge and/or a flexible material. The storage container may also be stackable. For example, a foldable lid may be placed in a first container body, when the foldable lid is in a folded configuration, and a second container body may be received by the first container body, such that the folded lid fits in a space defined between a base of the first container body and a base of a second container body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: CGA Container, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher G. Gallagher, Daniel E. Green
  • Publication number: 20080190952
    Abstract: The invention concerns a dispenser device for products arranged in or on a product carrier, in particular tablets or the like, including a holding receptacle for forming a holding chamber for the product carrier, and an actuating means for actuating the dispenser device, a safety element being associated with the actuating means for controlled actuation, which is distinguished in that the actuating means is a pivot lever which is simultaneously designed as a push-out element for pushing the products out of the product carrier. Further, the invention concerns a product carrier for holding products, in particular tablets or the like, which is distinguished in that the product carrier is individually designed such as to be structurally adaptable on the key and lock principle to a corresponding dispenser device. Further, the invention concerns a packaging unit with a product carrier and a dispenser device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2005
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: KÖRBER AG
    Inventors: Nikolai Strub, Cord Wohltmann, Gottfried von Bismarck, Erich Specker
  • Publication number: 20080190953
    Abstract: A system and method related to dispensing and disposing medical items is provided. The dispensing portion is generally configured to dispense medical items stored within compartments based on dispensing instructions. The disposal portion is generally configured to sort waste items into a plurality of containers according to applicable rules and regulations governing the handling and/or disposal of such items. In some embodiments, a system comprises sorting stations each of which houses a number of disposable containers. Each station can identify an item of waste, determine the most appropriate container for the item, and facilitate disposal of the item in the appropriate container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: Vesta Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Scott R. Mallett, Randall C. Danta, James R. Benson, Alan D. Corey, Alan A. Davidner, Peter Regla
  • Publication number: 20080190954
    Abstract: A novel pre-moistened personal hygienic wipe configured with one or more pockets and constructed entirely or partially of stretchable material is disclosed. The personal hygienic wipe may include a cuff fold for easy application and/or removal, and may be quilted material for enhanced cleaning capability. The wipe may also be disposable and biodegradable. Also provided is a novel pop-up dispenser for convenient dispensing of the personal hygienic wipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: Michelle J. Kooyman
  • Publication number: 20080190955
    Abstract: A dispenser having a first member rotatably engaging a second member to form a cavity from which sheets such as flat bags may be dispensed via a lineal aperture and a sheet-guiding member extending from the first member into the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: Barbara Erekson
  • Publication number: 20080190956
    Abstract: A device for dispensing individual plastic fasteners from a continuous supply of 0.1875 inch pitch ladder stock includes a head assembly that is designed to receive the supply of ladder stock, sever an individual fastener from the supply ladder stock and eject the individual fastener during a single stroke of its actuation cycle. The device also includes a stepper motor for driving the head assembly through its actuation cycle, a DC power switching supply for regulating the power supplied to the stepper motor from an AC input power source, and a controller for collecting historical data relating to usage of the device and for regulating operation of the stepper motor. The device further includes a switch for regulating the operation of the device between a single stroke or continuous stroke actuation cycle. The device additionally includes a switch for regulating the output speed of the stepper motor during its actuation cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: John Earley, William J. Cooper, Jeffrey A. Raymond
  • Publication number: 20080190957
    Abstract: A modular system, for delivering hot melt adhesive materials, comprises a modular metering assembly, having metering stations disposed therein, that is able to be attachably and detachably mounted upon a modular tank assembly. Alternatively, one or more of the metering stations may be disposed externally of the modular metering assembly, and alternatively still further, one or more additional modular metering assemblies may be attachably and detachably connected to the first modular metering assembly. Also disclosed is a closed-loop fluid pressure control system, for independently controlling the pressure of the hot melt adhesive material being conveyed to the metering devices, whereby the working pressures of the hot melt adhesive materials being conveyed to the metering devices can have different working pressures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Edward W. Bolyard, Grant McGuffey, Mairi MacLean
  • Publication number: 20080190958
    Abstract: A fluid container is provided that includes at least two separate reservoirs therein and a metering pump device for delivering a substantially equal metered dose of fluid material from one of the reservoirs to the other reservoir with each dispensing operation. In one example, a beverage container is provided that allows the user to introduce a metered dose of ingredients or additives from a separate reservoir to the beverage contained therein prior to or while drinking. In another example, a cap is provided that can be affixed to a beverage container, wherein the cap contains ingredients or additives and a metered dispensing system. The container or cap allows the user to add or adjust the levels of flavorings, supplements, purifying agents, or other ingredients prior to or during drinking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: Poly-D, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel M. Wyner, Roger J. LaFlamme, Robert J. Mileti
  • Publication number: 20080190959
    Abstract: A modular system, for delivering hot melt adhesive or other thermoplastic materials, comprises a modular metering assembly, having a plurality of metering stations disposed therein, which is able to be attachably and detachably mounted upon a modular tank or supply assembly. Alternatively, one or more of the plurality of metering stations may be disposed externally of the modular metering assembly, and alternatively still further, one or more additional modular metering assemblies may be attachably and detachably connected to the first modular metering assembly. In this manner, the entire modular system exhibits enhanced versatility and flexibility in order to effectively implement different material application procedures that may be required by means of a particular end-user customer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Grant McGuffey, Daniel D. Bourget, Christof Schotten
  • Publication number: 20080190960
    Abstract: Manual piston pump having a blockable dispensing head for dispensing fluid substances, having a cylinder, an inner locking sleeve forming a cylindrical passage for a hollow piston rod to pass through, one end of this extending into a pump chamber of the cylinder and the other end carrying the dispensing head, which is provided with an outer shaft section, a spring which presses the piston rod outwards in relation to the cylinder, into a rest position, and in opposition to the spring force whereof the piston rod may be lowered by pressing on the dispensing head in order to dispense substance, and having a means for blocking the dispensing head, this means including at least one locking element which may be brought into engagement with the locking sleeve, in which, together with the piston rod (6), the locking sleeve (5) forms an inner cage (18) for receiving the spring (19), which is supported at one end against a base (20) of the locking sleeve (5) and at the other against the locking element (21) provided on
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Robert Pfannhauser, Thomas Hohmann
  • Publication number: 20080190961
    Abstract: The present invention is a fluid dispensing device that includes a reusable outer housing that defines a bladder-receiving region. An independently deformable bladder, that contains media to be dispensed therein, resides in the bladder-receiving region. A pump, which is accessible from the outside of the housing by a user, is installed in fluid communication with the bladder to dispense media from the bladder for use. When media is depleted from the bladder, the bladder and pump arrangement can be easily replaced with a full bladder and new pump for installation into the reusable outer housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: POLY-D, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel M. Wyner, Roger J. LaFlamme, Richard B. Fox, Robert J. Mileti
  • Publication number: 20080190962
    Abstract: A device for dispensing a pliant material, such as butter, includes an outer section which may be held by a user and a removable inner section which may hold the material. The inner section may have a first open end and a second closed end having a dispensing opening such as a slit. A plunger may be fitted within the device to force material out of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Tal E. Ben Shlomo, Itamar Burstein
  • Publication number: 20080190963
    Abstract: A dosage-dispensing device for substances in powder- or paste form is equipped with a supply container and with a dosage-dispensing head that is connected or connectable to the supply container and has a housing with an outlet orifice of circular cross-section. The dosage-dispensing head further has a delivery- and closure element, wherein the outlet orifice and the delivery- and closure element are arranged on the central lengthwise axis of the dosage-dispensing head, and the delivery- and closure element is designed to be rotatable about the central lengthwise axis in relation to the housing and to be capable of translatory displacement along the central lengthwise axis, so that the delivery- and closure element can be moved out of, as well as into, the outlet orifice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Paul Luchinger, Siegfried Zeiss
  • Publication number: 20080190964
    Abstract: A device is provided for holding dispensing and conveying substances such as dry foods such as, for example, flour, breakfast cereal or granola. The device may include a stand holding a possibly hermetically sealed container which may include a conveyor, having a flexible paddle belt mounted on at least two axles and possibly at least one connector. The conveyor is connected to a handle which when rotated may cause the conveyor to rotate and dispense the dry substances such as food from the container into, for example, an outside bowl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Tal E. Ben Shlomo, Itamar Burstein
  • Publication number: 20080190965
    Abstract: An apparatus for applying fluids such as adhesive, in particular hot melt adhesive, to a substrate movable relative to the apparatus. The apparatus includes a main body in which a fluid feed passage is connectable to a fluid source, and a nozzle arrangement which is arranged on the main body and which is separable therefrom and in which there is arranged a distributor passage by way of which the nozzle opening communicates with the fluid feed passage. The apparatus also includes a closure body which is movable with a drive device and which is arranged in the distributor passage and by means of which the length of the distributor passage which can be acted upon with fluid is variable. The closure body can be fixed in various positions by means of a fixing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: NORDSON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Kai Luebbecke
  • Publication number: 20080190966
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser head for mounting on a fluid reservoir (R), the dispenser head comprising: a dispenser member (1), such as a pump, for taking the fluid contained in said reservoir, said dispenser member comprising a body (10) and an actuator rod (11) that is axially displaceable in said body; a pusher (7) that is axially displaceable so as to actuate the displacement of the actuator rod (11); a dispenser orifice (60) via which the fluid is dispensed each time the dispenser member (1) is actuated, said orifice (60) being mounted in stationary manner relative to the body (10) and the reservoir (R); and a flexible connection hose (52) that connects the actuator rod (11) to the dispenser orifice (60), said hose including a first connection end (521) that is secured to the actuator rod, and a second connection end (522) that is secured to the dispenser orifice, the dispenser head being characterized in that the first end (521) extends substantially parallel to the actuator rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: B.P.G. - La Prieure
    Inventor: Sebastien Michaux
  • Publication number: 20080190967
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser valve for mounting on a neck (2) of a receptacle (1) containing the fluid, said valve comprising a valve body (10) including a metering chamber (15) and a valve member (20) movable in said metering chamber (15) between a rest position and a dispensing position, said metering chamber (15) having a top gasket (30) and a bottom gasket (40) co-operating in leaktight manner with said valve member (20), said valve including a neck gasket (50) co-operating in leaktight manner with said valve body (10) and with said receptacle neck (2), said neck gasket (50) being made integrally as a single piece with one of said top and bottom gaskets (30, 40) of the metering chamber (15).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: VALOIS SAS
    Inventor: Christophe Jacuk
  • Publication number: 20080190968
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dispensing device (1) for dispensing a product. The dispensing device comprises: a container (2) containing the product under pressure, the container having a top (7), bottom (5) and body portion (8), an axial direction being defined between the bottom and top; a valve mechanism (3) mounted at the top of the container, the valve mechanism being movable with respect to the container for pressurized discharge of the product out of the container; and a dispensing cap (4) mounted on the top of the container. The dispensing cap carries: a nozzle (21) debouching outside the cap for spraying the product, the nozzle being connected to the valve mechanism by a conduit; and art actuating member (23) having a horizontal arm (25) and a vertical arm (24). The horizontal arm is hingedly suspended in the cap and engages the valve mechanism to actuate the valve mechanism upon pulling the vertical arm towards the container portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2004
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: RUST-OLEUM NETHERLANDS B.V.
    Inventor: Björn Boris Igor Heirman
  • Publication number: 20080190969
    Abstract: The invention relates to a precision cover (1) with a spout (5) for closing a container of liquid or particulate product of the type in which the top of the cover forms a spout (5) with a sliding seal (2) that is acted upon by a spring (4) and whose motion is controlled by a pivoting opening lever (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: FILLON INVESTISSMENT
    Inventor: Pierre-Erik Faure