Patents Issued in January 26, 2017
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Publication number: 20170021956Abstract: Provided is a blow molded container including a bottom, four sidewalls extending upward from the bottom to a shoulder region, a neck disposed on the shoulder region and defining an opening at the top of the container, and vertical ribs extending from the shoulder region to the bottom along the sidewalls. The shoulder region includes shoulder ribs and a shoulder base portion, the shoulder ribs formed of should rib walls extending upward from the shoulder base portion and a shoulder rib top portion extending between shoulder rib walls to form an upper part of the shoulder ribs. Each shoulder rib extends from the neck to an upper part of a corresponding vertical rib to provide improved top load resistance at the top and neck of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Applicant: RING Container Technologies, LLCInventors: Carl RING, Brian SMITH, Dan FUTRAL, Doug DYGERT
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Publication number: 20170021957Abstract: Disposable tray includes a base and a perimeter wall. The perimeter wall extends upwardly from the base to define an interior. The perimeter wall includes a set of opposing first sidewalls and a set of opposing second sidewalls. Each of the opposing first sidewalls having a first maximum height above the base and each of the opposing second sidewalls having a second maximum height above the base. The tray further includes a divider wall extending upwardly from the base. The divider wall extends between the set of opposing second sidewalls to define a plurality of compartments. The divider wall intersects each of the opposing second sidewalls proximate the second maximum height. The second maximum height is greater than the first maximum height.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2015Publication date: January 26, 2017Applicant: PACTIV LLCInventors: Mark R. Gartz, H. Bernard Kirkland
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Publication number: 20170021958Abstract: An exemplary design for upright storage devices, such as dressers or cabinets or shelving units, to dramatically improve stability, and thus safety, is provided. In general, such storage devices can be constructed with one or both base angles measuring less than 90 degrees, giving them a trapezoidal cross section.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2015Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventor: Artemus Albert Shelton
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Publication number: 20170021959Abstract: A sheet packaging material includes fold lines along which the sheet packaging material is foldable to form a sealed package containing a pourable food product. The packaging material comprises at least one base layer that imparts stiffness, at least one lamination layer applied to and covering the base layer; and a removable portion which, in use, is partly detachable from a remainder of the sheet packaging material and foldable at a folding zone to free a pour opening by which to pour the food product from the package. The removable portion comprises at least one aperture formed at least in the base layer and covered by a cover material, and the removable portion is crossed by one of the fold lines defining in use an edge between two walls of the package.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Applicant: TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE S.A.Inventors: Gabor BENKÖ, Angelo SORBARA, Cristiano CASALE, Marco MARCHETTI, Sebastian HEINONEN, Domenico DIDONNA, Tiziana CAVECCHIA, Claudio CASARINI
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Publication number: 20170021960Abstract: A container blank (1) of the RSC type having a material web (2) attached thereto to retain an article within a container formed from the blank (1). The web material (2) is selected from one or more materials having substantially identical recycling characteristics to the material from which the blank (1) is formed. The web material is coated in a cohesive film and can be stacked and handled without tack.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Applicant: SMART KARTON WORLDWIDE LLCInventors: Andrew David Whiteside, Alistair Fraser Moore
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Publication number: 20170021961Abstract: A convertible case for shipping and displaying packages of a food product includes a body formed from a first blank of a cardboard material and a hood formed from a second blank of a cardboard material. The first blank is foldable into a six-sided rectangular body and filled, using automatic or manual production processes, into a shipping configuration assembly having a front with a partially open region and a removable portion with a glue area, a back having a partially open region and a removable portion having a glue region, a left side, a right side, a top having a left panel and a right panel that are each shaped to provide a logo area and defining a partially open region between the logo areas, and a bottom having one or more selectively removable vent panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2015Publication date: January 26, 2017Applicant: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLCInventors: Laura G. Humphrey, Amelia S. Presher, Christopher W. Dunkle, Walter D. Keefe,, JR., Joseph Stallings
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Publication number: 20170021962Abstract: An end closure for food and beverage containers provides controlled opening characteristics to prevent the unintentional missiling of a tear panel. The end closure comprises a score line that defines a portion of the tear panel, and the end closure may comprise one or more anti-missile features that inhibit the propagation of a fracture down a score line, which reduces the likelihood that a tear panel will inadvertently detach from the end closure and injure the user or another.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventor: Dennis K. Frank
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Publication number: 20170021963Abstract: A pallet includes fire retardant coatings to improve the overall fire performance of the pallet. First, the coatings may be used in combination with fire retardant additives in the plastic material of the pallet in order to reduce the amount of additives, thereby reducing cost and improving the structural performance of the pallet. Alternatively or additionally, the fire retardant coatings may be placed inside the pallet. This eliminates the chance that the fire retardant coating will get worn off during use. For example, the coating could be placed between the reinforcement sheet and the deck or runners, within the columns, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: William P. Apps, Christopher N. Gab
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Publication number: 20170021964Abstract: Provided is a storage receptacle stacking system comprising a set of receptacles. Each receptacle is an open rectangular prism defined by, a back panel, which has a top edge, a bottom edge, a right edge, and a left edge, and a first back panel surface, and a set of side panels. The set of side panels has top, bottom, left, and right panels. Each receptacle is removably engaged to at least one other receptacle by a first set of fasteners. For each receptacle, at least one of the panels in the set of side panels is adjacent to and parallel with at least one of the panels in the set of side panels of another receptacle, and any one of the panels in the set of side panels may be engaged in the alternative with any one of the panels in the set of side panels of any other receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventor: BRYAN KOELLING
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Publication number: 20170021965Abstract: A bakery tray includes a base and side walls extending upward from sides of the base, each side wall including an outer side rail and an inner side rail. Side drag rails extend downward from the base proximate sides of the base, with feet projecting outward from the side drag rails. An outer rib projects downward from an outer edge of each of the feet such that the side drag rail of an identical upper tray being stacked on the bakery tray contacts the flanges while the outer ribs of the upper tray are received between the outer side rail and the inner side rail. In another feature, the side walls include handle openings, the handle openings each partially defined by a convex outer wall. In another feature, an upper edge of the front wall includes finger corrugations for accommodating the fingers of a user's hand grasping the tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Jon P. Hassell, Margaret McCanless, Kyle L. Baltz, Glenn E. Rindfleisch
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Publication number: 20170021966Abstract: A container includes a receptacle having a sidewall with inner and outer surfaces and a rim. The container lid has inner and outer surfaces, a central portion, and a periphery divided into a first periphery portion and a second periphery portion extending outward and downward from the first periphery portion. In a first mounting configuration, the central and first periphery portions of the lid are nested below the receptacle rim with the lid outer surface contacting the receptacle sidewall inner surface. In a second mounting configuration, the lid is inverted and the second periphery portion extends over the rim of the receptacle, while the first periphery and central portions of the lid extend above the receptacle rim, and the inner surface of the lid contacts the outer surface of the receptacle wall. A second, identical receptacle can be included, with both receptacles mounted to opposing sides of the lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Samir Parikh, Michael G Evans
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Publication number: 20170021967Abstract: A container is provided. The container has a lid and a tray. The lid has a contiguous array of walls extending therefrom. The tray has a recess for receiving soft food material. The recess is sized to receive the array of walls of the lid. The tray has a contiguous array of ridges corresponding to the array of walls of the lid. A top surface of the ridges of the tray contact a bottom surface of the walls of the lid when mated to form sealed compartments. A sealing mechanism is provided along a perimeter of at least one of the lid and the tray sealing the lid and the tray along perimeters thereof, and restricting separation of the bottom surface of the walls of the lid from the top surface of the ridges of the tray when mated. At least one of the lid and the tray is formed from a flexible material so that the lid and the tray can be partially separated to remove a food portion formed in one of the compartments without breaking all of the seals of the compartments.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2015Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Maya Barbara Liberman, Gregory Daniel Liberman
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Publication number: 20170021968Abstract: The present invention relates to a double-chamber sports cup where an outer chamber can be opened from the upper end and an inner chamber can be opened from the lower end; the lower lid provides an inward-oriented insertion column having a stabilizing rod, generally made of soft and flexible material, to provide a securing function to objects, such as cell phones, that are placed in the inner chamber. Not only is the present double-chamber sports cup more versatile in the ability to hold two different drinks, it is also useful for storing electronic devices while holding liquid at the same time.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2015Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventor: Min FANG
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Publication number: 20170021969Abstract: A tray (50) configured for receiving replaceable portions (26, 26?) of an electronic smoking device (10) is disclosed. The tray (50) has cavities (52) each configured for receiving a replaceable portion (26, 26?) for being releasably clamped therein. The replaceable portion (26, 26?) is releasably clamped by a movement (R) with respect to the tray (50).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Simon James SMITH, Charles Kevin DILLON, Daniel Luke COVENEY
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Publication number: 20170021970Abstract: Described are liners for bulk containers such as intermediate bulk containers (IBC) that are abuse-resistant and barrier-providing. The liners have at least one sidewall that is multi-plied and the plies are multi-layered. The liners are preferably metal-free. Each ply independently comprises at least three layers that comprise: a first layer and a third layer each comprising a linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) or a very low density polyethylene (VLDPE); and a second layer between the first and third layers and comprising a thermoplastic oxygen barrier of ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) and a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). A ply may further comprise a fourth layer and a fifth layer, each comprising a polyamide, the fourth layer being located between the first and second layers and the fifth layer being located between the second and third layers. Methods of making and using the liners are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Rusty L. Witthuhn, Kevin P. Nelson
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Publication number: 20170021971Abstract: A container consisting of a body for holding a liquid therein, and a foil of material detachably mounted on such body wherein such foil may be readily detached from such body, formed into a conduit and inserted into the outlet of such body to serve as an elongated spout.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2015Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventor: James Kevin Glah
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Publication number: 20170021972Abstract: Multi-layer polyolefin films for envelope windows, comprising at least three layers wherein the central layer comprises a propylene homopolymer; the layer of film on the outer part of the envelope, which forms the anti-reflective layer, is based on propylene copolymers in mixture with HDPE, HDPE being comprised between 40 and 50% by weight of the mixture; the inner layer in contact with the contents of the envelope is based on ethylene/propylene/butene copolymers, the film being isotropic in relation to shear strength.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Carmelo DI COSTANZO, Angelo MONTAGANO, Michael PIERSE, Roberto TROILO
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Publication number: 20170021973Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventor: MaBelle Bray
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Publication number: 20170021974Abstract: A resealable label is disclosed, the label having a top layer and a bottom layer. The top layer may be one or more ply, and the bottom layer may be one or more ply. The top layer is adhered to the bottom layer via an adhesive layer therebetween. The bottom layer includes a concave perforation, the concave perforation having a line defined by endpoints of the concave perforation. The label further includes a layer of deadener between the label layers, the deadener being on the convex side of the perforation, and terminating at the line, the line extending to opposing edges of the label, where the deadener is at least some distance away from the perforation such that the deadener and the perforation do not abut. The label may further have a layer of adhesive on the bottom layer for adhering the label to a surface. The disclosure further includes a reclosure system that includes the resealable label and an inner label for mounting on a surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Applicant: Gateway Packaging CompanyInventors: Kevin Lemmons, Brian Schiermeier
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Publication number: 20170021975Abstract: A draw-cord cinching system includes various elements. For example, the system generally includes a tube having a tubular wall forming a through-channel between a first end of the tube and a second end of the tube. The tubular wall includes at least a first portion with a first amount of pliability and a second portion with a second amount of pliability, which is less than the first portion. The first and second portions may be arranged or located such that the when the tube is shortened, such as by pulling a draw cord positioned in the through-channel, the tubular wall folds or bends at the first portion having a higher amount of pliability than the second portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2015Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventor: David Sagan
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Publication number: 20170021976Abstract: Provided is a method for making barrier tube shoulders. The method includes forming a parison from a multi-layer laminated structure having an inner layer that faces an interior of the parison, an outer layer comprising an exterior surface of the parison, and an interdisposed layer between the inner layer and the outer layer, wherein the interdisposed layer is a flavor barrier layer. The method also includes providing an extrusion blow molding (EBM) mold comprising at least one cavity shaped as a barrier tube shoulder, positioning the parison in the EBM mold, and blow molding the parison such that the parison substantially conforms to the EBM mold to form a barrier tube shoulder having the barrier layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2015Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Jun Wang, Christopher J. Miller, Scott Beckerman, Sunil Shah
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Publication number: 20170021977Abstract: An integrated cork opener that is integrated into a cork. The cork comprising a body configured in size and in shape to seal a container. The cork further comprises a body pulling apparatus, which includes an anchor and a foldable handle, said body pulling apparatus is integrated into said body. In some exemplary embodiments, a container, such as a wine bottle, may be sealed using a cork comprising an integrated body pulling apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2015Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventor: Shalom Ohayon
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Publication number: 20170021978Abstract: A resealable anti back-off closure system that is substantially leak-proof and back-off resistant. A closure and container include mating screw threads. The closure includes recesses formed within the interior surface of the closure adapted to cooperate with protrusions formed on the neck of the container. The protrusions and recesses releasably lock together when the closure is screwed onto the container. The closure and container form at least two seals when coupled, including a flange seal and a land seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventor: David A. KEENER
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Publication number: 20170021979Abstract: Disclosed are a method of manufacturing an external cover edge of a molded cup lid and a product manufactured by the method, in which an intermediate product of a the molded cup lid is made of plant fiber and manufacture by both “pulp suction shaping” and “thermal compression shaping” processes, and a protruding-out outer cover edge is formed around the periphery of the intermediate product.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2014Publication date: January 26, 2017Applicant: Dandong Mingcheng Enviornmental Protection Production Co., Ltd.Inventors: Zongshen Lai, Jianfeng Chen
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Publication number: 20170021980Abstract: A multi-function cup having a detachable cup mouth includes a cup body having a cup mouth. The cup mouth is provided with a sealing cover device. The sealing cover device includes a cup cover, an engaging hoop, an engaging ring, and a buckle. The engaging hoop is attached to an inner wall of the engaging ring. The engaging ring has a notch. The buckle is connected with the engaging ring. Two sides of the buckle are connected with the engaging ring at two sides of the notch. The cup mouth is provided with a flange extending upward. The cup cover is mated with the flange. The buckle is buckled with the engaging ring to reduce the engaging ring for the engaging hoop to fasten the flange of the cup mouth. Because the cup is made of silicone, it is easy and convenient to place articles into the multi-function cup.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Jian Jun Wu, Zhan Feng Liu, Gang Zhou, Guo Cheng Zhang
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Publication number: 20170021981Abstract: A decanter stopper having a hollow, main cylinder body. A protuberance in the form of a notched H-shaped insert extends from the proximal end of the main cylinder body. Curved side walls are disposed at each opposing end of the H-shaped insert. Two channels are formed in the insert between the curved side walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventor: Joaquin Escudero Prior
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Publication number: 20170021982Abstract: Drink bottles, or drink containers with cap assemblies that include a drink spout. In some embodiments, the drink spout is pivotally coupled to a base of the cap assembly. In some embodiments, the drink spouts include mouthpieces, including self-sealing and/or bite-actuated mouthpieces. In some embodiments, the cap assembly includes a handle, which may include at least one guard for the drink spout and/or mouthpiece. In some embodiments, the drink containers include a manual on/off valve. In some embodiments, the dispensing spout includes a mount for the mouthpiece and/or cooperates with the cap to provide a manual on/off valve to selectively restrict flow of drink fluid from the drink container regardless of the drink spout's and/or mouthpiece's configuration. In some embodiments, the drink containers include a drink tube extending from external of the drink containers and/or an air return system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Robert Choi, Barley A. Forsman, Jeremy Galten
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Publication number: 20170021983Abstract: A retaining device for retaining a self-closing valve in a closure is provided. The device comprises a body for receiving a self-closing valve and having a crimping flange capable of being bent from an uncrimped position to a crimped position to retain the valve in the device. The body is receivable into a closure with the valve retained. The crimping flange has a length generally within a range of 0.5 mm and 4.0 mm.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2015Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventor: Martin Carey Bull
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Publication number: 20170021984Abstract: A fluid dispenser comprising a fluid reservoir (R) in which the fluid is stored under pressure, and a fluid outlet valve that is actuatable from a closed position to an open position so as to define a dispenser orifice (62), the outlet valve including a movable member (51) that bears in sealed manner against a seat (63) in the closed position and that is not in contact with the seat (63) in the open position, the movable member (51) being axially movable and resiliently biased against the seat (63), the dispenser also comprising an actuator member (61) for moving the movable member (51) between the closed and open positions, the fluid dispenser being characterized in that the dispenser orifice (62) and the actuator member (61) are both formed by a rotary disk (6).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2015Publication date: January 26, 2017Applicant: APTAR FRANCE SASInventors: Laurent DECOTTIGNIES, Patrick MULLER
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Publication number: 20170021985Abstract: The present invention relates to a tamper detection capsule (1) of container comprising an upper cover member (2), a spring support inner member (3), a spring member (4) and a lower cover member (5), wherein spring member (4) is moveable between i) a first closed position in which it is arranged on inner member (3), and ii) a second open position, in which it is arranged between inner member (3) and upper cover member (2) in order to block the capsule (1) mechanism in the second open position. The invention further relates to an operating method of the tamper detection capsule (1), which is intended to close beverage containers.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Antony dos Santos Sobreira, Sarah Lagorsse de Ribeiro Pontes
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Publication number: 20170021986Abstract: A packaging assembly includes first and second subassemblies and a panel. A product is suspended over the panel and is disposed within a container portion formed within the first subassembly. A stiffening channel is provided on the second subassembly. A blotter card is placed on top of the first subassembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventor: Daniel Teicher
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Publication number: 20170021987Abstract: A method for preventing unauthorized access to and protection of high-value items protection and in the packaging, the protective means being destroyable upon tampering. The protective means is placed in a structure of monolithically joined layers of packaging material, wherein the mating surfaces of each packaging component are made parallel or inclined at an angle of 0.01°-90.0° to each other and have a lock joint in the form of joined steps between the mating surfaces, and at least one lock joint surface has at least one additional protective means which is destroyed upon tampering. The inventions provide for the manufacture of higher reliability packaging for articles of various forms.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventor: KONSTANTIN PAVLOVICH SOKOL
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Publication number: 20170021988Abstract: A monolithic display device for the point-of-sale display of produce manufactured out of a closed cell foam material and of solid construction, with a plurality of pockets formed into the top surface of the device and arranged in horizontal rows separated by upwardly extending horizontal dividing members, with upwardly extending intermediate dividing members separating adjacent pockets within each row. The display device is used in a retail setting by first being placed onto a table or other means of support, and then having produce placed onto the top surface within the pockets. The horizontal dividing members and the intermediate dividing members hold the produce in place on the device, while the foam construction of the device protects the produce from damage. In some embodiments different sized pockets are formed into the lower surface of the device so that the device can be used with different sized produce.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventor: Terry AWALT
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Publication number: 20170021989Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a support device. The support device includes an attachment portion that is configured to attach to an inner surface of a first wall of a box, a support portion having a proximal end rotatably connected to the attachment portion, the proximal end operably connected to the attachment portion in at least one section and the proximal end comprising a curved section, wherein the curved section comprises a support notch, and a securing portion having a proximal end rotatably connected to the attachment portion, wherein a distal end of the securing portion comprises a securing notch that is configured to engage with the support notch in the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2015Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Peter Romanelli, Amer Klincevic, Michael A. Treanor
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Publication number: 20170021990Abstract: The present invention is directed to an inflatable packaging cushion that may include a plurality of inflation tubes to define a structure of the inflatable packaging cushion, in which the structure includes an interior region defined by the plurality of inflation tubes. The inflatable packaging cushion may further include a suspension hammock positioned within the interior region defined by the plurality of inflation tubes, and connected to at least one of the inflation tubes. The inflatable packaging further also includes a package receiving portion that is configured and dimensioned to receive a product and a suspension portion that is configured to retain and cushion the product within the inflation tubes and suspension hammock. The suspension hammock is configured so that the product within the suspension portion does not extend past an end of the inflatable packaging cushion thereby reducing the likelihood of damage to the product.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Michell C. Tschantz, Carmine V. Caparaso, JR.
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Publication number: 20170021991Abstract: Maintenance of conditions optimal to perishable materials within a package during shipment will prolong the lifetime of the goods for shipment. The present invention provides a system for mitigating spoilage of perishable materials. The system comprises a container defining a compartment for storage of perishable materials, the container further defining an opening for providing communication between the compartment and an outside environment. A film cooperates with the container to seal the opening of the container and control flow of gas and water vapor transfer between the compartment and the outside environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2015Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Perry Lidster, Andrew Jared David Lidster
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Publication number: 20170021992Abstract: The combination package includes a beverage glass having an upper shell-shaped body defining an upwardly narrowing tapered flume of generally uniform thickness terminating in a smooth upper rim thereof defining an open mouth, and a lower base opposite the open mouth; and a bottle defining a container for retaining a beverage and a pour spout for dispensing the beverage therefrom, the bottle having a size and shape for select slide-in reception through the open mouth of the beverage glass in an inverted orientation such that the upwardly narrowing tapered flume selectively engages a sidewall of the container for friction-fit engagement therewith, wherein engagement of the bottle with the beverage glass forms the combination package.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Joseph T. Perrulli, Boyd I. Willat
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Publication number: 20170021993Abstract: A metering valve having an elongate moveable stem arranged for axial movements within a container and defining a discharge passage. A flexible bag for containing a liquid formulation to be dispensed from the metering valve surrounds a lower end of the metering valve. The bag is fillable through a fill passage defined by the valve and from an exterior of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventor: James H. MARTIN
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Publication number: 20170021994Abstract: Provided herein is a cigarette pack formed of a moisture barrier coated paper material. The paper material includes a base substrate, a first polymer coating, a second polymer coating, and a third polymer coating. The first polymer coating, the second polymer coating, and the third polymer coating provide a barrier for moisture and air exchange through the paper material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2015Publication date: January 26, 2017Applicant: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco CompanyInventors: Andries D. Sebastian, Craig T. Demarest, Percy D. Phillips, Michael F. Davis, Pankaj C. Patel
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Publication number: 20170021995Abstract: Containers for holding particulate materials are provided. The containers may be formed from molded pulp. The containers may included molded pulp shaped or threaded features formed integrally on the container that may aid in providing closure to the device. The containers may optionally include a fitment and/or liner, or may be free of fitments and liners. The containers may optionally have inner load bearing members. The containers may be stackable.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Julie Corbett, Robert Watters, Romeo Graham, Michael Sirois, Glenn May
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Publication number: 20170021996Abstract: A biodegradable single-serve pod container for use in single-serve hot beverage machine includes a top lid, a container side wall, a container bottom, whereby said top lid, container wall, and said container bottom are formed into a biodegradable single-serve pod container of at least one biodegradable material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2015Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Babak Fahmi, Shabnam Moier
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Publication number: 20170021997Abstract: A proppant storage vessel has a container having a first end wall, a second end wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, a top wall and a bottom wall. The first and second end walls extend between opposite ends of the first and second side walls. The walls define an interior volume of the container. The walls have a rigidity suitable for retaining no less than 30,000 pounds of proppant therein. A top hatch is formed centrally on the top wall and is movable between an open position and a closed position. A bottom hatch is formed generally centrally on the bottom wall of the container and is movable between an open position and a closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventor: John Oren
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Publication number: 20170021998Abstract: The collapsible shipping container (10) may comprise a base (12), a roof (14), a pair of side walls (16), a pair of end walls (18), four telescoping corner columns (20), and means such as air jacks (21) and or scissors devices (52) for elevating and lowering the roof, side walls and corner columns. Each of the end walls (18) may be movable between up and down positions, each of the side walls (16) may be formed with a plurality of longitudinally extending, overlapping panels, and the means for elevating and lowering the roof, side walls and corner columns may be operative with the end walls (18) in their down positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2014Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: John L. FLINT, Yolande C. HAUSER, Donald W. STRECK
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Publication number: 20170021999Abstract: A mini-container for inter-modal shipping includes panels forming a pair of oppositely disposed side walls, a front wall, a back wall opposite to said front wall, a floor, and a roof. The side, front and back walls may releasably lock to one another to form an enclosure and unlock from one another. The panels are positionable between an erected-for-use configuration and a collapsed storage configuration. In the storage configuration, the side, front and back panels are stacked lying flat to form a stack of the panels laying on the base. The stack of panels is overlaid with the roof. The erected mini-containers are sized for space efficient loading of an inter-modal mobile transport conveyor such as an automobile carrier, train, ship or plane. In their storage configuration the mini-containers may be carried on the mobile transport conveyors for later use carrying cargo and may be carried in a stack simultaneously with mini-containers carrying cargo.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventor: WILLIAM PAWLUK
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Publication number: 20170022000Abstract: A conveying system for conveying a conveyable material from a hopper where the system includes a fluid port located below the hopper outlet and in a vertical flow path into hopper outlet that can be momentarily opened for an on the go release of a charge of compressed air directly upward into the hopper outlet and into the underside of the bridge in the hopper to either disintegrate or unlock the bridged particles from each other thereby causing the bridged material to fall into the hopper outlet and into the conveying system where the material can be transported to a remote location or to remove any material that may be adhering to the wall during an emptying phase.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2015Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventor: James R. Steele
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Publication number: 20170022001Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of a collapsible drive-on containment basin configured to retain a collection of hazardous materials. In one embodiment, the collapsible drive-on containment basin includes a non-porous liner that comprises a plurality of fastening mechanisms and a plurality of elongated barriers. Initially, the containment basin may be in a collapsed state and later expanded as part of an effort to prevent the spread of hazardous materials at a job site, particularly to prevent the spread of hazardous materials coming from vehicles and machinery. Once in an expanded state, operators can drive vehicles on and off the collapsible drive-on containment basin. Thus, the collapsible drive-on containment basin reduces the amount of time spent preparing a job location against the potential spread of hazardous materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventor: Steve Schneider
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Publication number: 20170022002Abstract: This permanent pliable wire-like addition to the basic disposable car garbage bag enables the garbage bag to be attached, secured and/or wrapped around anywhere in your car so your garbage doesn't have to be just in the front middle area of the car and other people in places like the back seat can have access to a garbage bag and it can be used, if scented, as an air freshener. The ancient disposable car garbage only fit around your automatic or manual gear shift and that created problems or hindered movement of the gear shift and to some people not very aesthetically pleasing to have a disposable garbage bag, solely, in that particular area.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2015Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventor: Koko Masako Sandmeyer
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Publication number: 20170022003Abstract: A device configured to provide lining to a canister, wherein said device includes a side wall section, a bottom portion, and a top segment. A retention strip implement is disposed on a portion of an outer surfaces of the top segment, wherein the retention strip implement is configured to easily tighten the top segment of the device around an upper portion of a receptacle. A release paper implement is configured to cover an adhesive segment on the retention strip implement.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventor: John R. Brady
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Publication number: 20170022004Abstract: Waste bin liners, such as rigid liners, methods of using waste bin liners, and combinations of waste bins with a liner, are disclosed. In one example hook parts of a waste bin liner are extended in sequence over and under a perimeter rim of a waste bin, and laterally inward of a part of the perimeter rim. In one example a rigid liner has multi-purpose hook parts that lock to the rim of a waste bin, and also form lifting handles for removing the liner from the bin.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventor: Brandon Thomas McBride
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Publication number: 20170022005Abstract: A waste container includes a body portion including an outer wall extending upward from a base wall. A lid is pivotably secured to the body portion. A latch assembly selectively secures the lid to the body portion. The latch assembly includes a handle rotatably mounted to the lid and connected to a lower actuator portion. The lower actuator portion has a disk portion with at least one cam portion. The disk portion is rotatable upon rotation of the handle by a user. Rotation of the cam portion selectively releases the latch assembly securing the lid to the body portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventor: Derick Foster