Patents Issued in April 13, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170101216
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising a first container and a second container each comprising an engagement member having coupling members embodied therein for pivotally coupling the first container and the second container. An apparatus further comprising a first container, a second container, and a double coupler utilizing the double coupler to pivotally couple the first container and the second container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventor: James Elliott
  • Publication number: 20170101217
    Abstract: A method of filling a container (30) with a liquid content (31), by ejecting a multilayer filler that includes a core layer of the fluid content and an outermost layer of a liquid while forming a film of the liquid between the inner wall of the container and the liquid content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Applicant: TOYO SEIKAN GROUP HOLDINGS, LTD.
    Inventors: Yosuke AKUTSU, Toshirou WASHIZAKI, Shinya IWAMOTO
  • Publication number: 20170101218
    Abstract: An apparatus for collecting and storing autographs includes a housing having a hollow interior that is configured to receive and hold autograph media. The housing includes a plurality of side walls and a floor and can be in the form of a cube. The apparatus includes an outer frame that is disposed about an outer surface of one side wall and defines an exterior slot that is open along one side for receiving autograph medium. The autograph medium comprises a substrate that has a surface on which an autograph can be written.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventor: Maximiliano Gaston Rodrigues
  • Publication number: 20170101219
    Abstract: Containers are provided herein of various shapes and sizes including, in some embodiments, containers with side access ports of custom configurations and shapes. The port may be shaped like a hammer or other shapes, and may, in some embodiments have a removable cover placed thereover. In further embodiments, multi-compartment containers are disclosed that may be provided with multiple compartments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventor: Richard W. Bloom
  • Publication number: 20170101220
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a food container made of a plastic material and having a nano-structured hydrophobic surface, including: a plurality of nano-structures formed on a surface of the food container; and a first hydrophobic thin film coated on an upper side of the surface, on which the nano-structures are formed, and a manufacturing method thereof. According to the present invention, it is possible to provide the food container having the nano-structured hydrophobic surface capable of having excellent gas blocking performance, as well as hydrophobicity, and the manufacturing method thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Applicants: CJ CHEILJEDANG CORPORATION, KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Eun Kyung SONG, Kyoung Sik JO, Jin Hwan LEE, Tae Kyung YUN, Kwang Ryeol LEE, Myoung Woon MOON, Seong Jin KIM
  • Publication number: 20170101221
    Abstract: A multi-purpose container system includes a first container that has attached to it opposed pairs of legs. Each pair of legs may pivot from a first position to a second position rotated about 180 degrees. In the second position of the legs, the first container may be supported inverted with its opening facing downward. In that orientation, a recessed area is facing upward and has a periphery sized to receive a second container. The second container may be placed with its bottom edges received within the recessed area to support the second container. In that orientation, the second container is significantly elevated from a floor surface. Thus, tools and supplies may be stored within the second container elevated off the floor allowing a workman easy access to the interior of the second container to retrieve tools and supplies while performing work.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventor: Daniel J. Bohager
  • Publication number: 20170101222
    Abstract: Applicator apparatus can include a circumferential wall and a support arm movably mounted relative to the circumferential wall. The support arm can include a protrusion extending in an axial direction within an interior passage of the circumferential wall. Methods of assembling the apparatus are provided in further embodiments. Methods of introducing an additive are provided in further embodiments. In further embodiments, a mouth fill device can include a circumferential shroud. In some embodiments, a plurality of apertures can be disposed in a circumferential lip circumscribing an end of the circumferential shroud. In further embodiments, a protrusion can be mounted relative to the circumferential shroud. In further embodiments, a collapsible container or a collapsed container can include a first shell, a second shell, and a circumferential bladder that can have a higher axial collapsibility than both the first shell and the second shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventor: Stephen Frank Charles Geldard
  • Publication number: 20170101223
    Abstract: A bend and tear postcard with pocket, having flaps 1 extending from an interior graphics side and an exterior graphics side of a postcard. The flaps fold inwards toward the interior graphics side at fold of flaps. Flaps extend from the interior graphics side and the exterior graphics side of the postcard, the flaps fold inwards toward the interior graphics side. Flaps extending from the interior graphics side and the exterior graphics side of the postcard, the flaps fold inwards toward the interior graphics side and are glued to a glue area of the interior graphics side. A peelable adhesive strip or glue adheres to a bend and tear-away closure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventor: Uvalda L. Jordan
  • Publication number: 20170101224
    Abstract: A system and method for providing information in and on cases of bags, on the bags themselves, and for distributing cases of bags and for tracking the sales movement of products or services promoted on the bags.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventor: Steve Kohn
  • Publication number: 20170101225
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a roll of bags includes: moving a layflat tubing from a feed end toward a produce end of a workstation; sealing the layflat tubing to form sealing lines along a width direction of the layflat tubing; punching the layflat tubing to form punching lines along the width direction; spraying, by a coding machine coupled to the workstation, at least one counting mark on the layflat tubing; cutting by the workstation, the layflat tubing along the width direction to form connected bags; and winding the connected bags into the roll of bags. The connected bags are separated by the punching lines, each bag has one of the sealing lines, and at least one bag has the at least one sprayed counting mark that counts its relative position in the roll of bags.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventor: Fung Steven Wong
  • Publication number: 20170101226
    Abstract: A cap assembly for a container that includes an outer-shell and an inner-element that is received within the outer shell. The outer shell includes a recess on the interior surface of a top portion and the recess includes a top flange section that restricts the opening. The recess receives a complementary end wall that extends from the inner-element and which has a lip that mechanically locks within the recess thereby keeping the shell and liner together. In embodiments a clutch plate is positioned between the shell and liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Applicant: Colt Plastics Co., inc.
    Inventors: Robert Brandriff, Charles Bentley, Christopher LePine
  • Publication number: 20170101227
    Abstract: A screw cap closure for a beverage receptacle (e.g., a bottle) includes an inner part head and an inner part skirt having a thread for co-operating with a thread finish on a neck of the beverage receptacle, and includes an outer part including a film having at least two layers, wherein the outer part at least partially encloses and hides at least the inner part skirt. The outer part may include at least one longitudinal join or connection between elements. Formation of the outer part may include extrusion of the film, or at least one layer thereof, in tubular form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Olav Marcus Aagaard, Marco Josef Otto Kirch, Malcolm Joseph Thompson
  • Publication number: 20170101228
    Abstract: A food storage unit provides a container and a cover which use an interference fit to snap the cover onto the container. The two engage with each other by a first lip (of the container) and a second lip (of the cover). The lips are configured to have an obtuse angle of 95 degrees, helping to create a better fit between the two. The second lip deforms when placed over the first lip; the resulting pressure and friction helps to seal the cover to the container. To help create a more secure attachment, a latching member is connected to the second lip. The latching member is positioned just below the first lip, such that the cover cannot be lifted straight up until a person manually moves the latching member away from the first lip. This helps prevent the cover from accidentally coming loose from the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventor: Kok Leong Ng
  • Publication number: 20170101229
    Abstract: A lid is disclosed for a container having a peripheral wall extending to an upper edge and defining a product containing space. The lid structure comprises a lower frame, an upper frame and a lid. The lower frame connects to the upper edge of the tub and defines an access opening giving access to the product containing space. The upper frame is connectable to the lower frame in a snap-fit connection and forms a circumferential first seal therewith. The lid is arranged to close the opening, the lid and the upper frame forming a circumferential second seal. In this manner, an improved sealing connection can be achieved and the upper frame can be manufactured separately from the lower frame and joined thereto at a later stage of the production process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Applicant: N.V. Nutricia
    Inventor: Franck Perek
  • Publication number: 20170101230
    Abstract: Beverage lid apparatuses for directing scent to a user are provided. In some embodiments, a beverage lid apparatus can be configured to attach to a beverage container and, by way of a drinking aperture on the lid, direct the scent of a beverage in the beverage container to the nose of a user when the user drinks from the drinking aperture. For example, the size and shape of the drinking aperture can be configured to allow scent from the beverage container to pass through the drinking aperture and above the flow of the beverage, upward into the nose of the user when the user drinks from the drinking aperture. In some embodiments, a beverage lid apparatus can further include a sliding cover configured to prevent spillage and/or contain heat and/or aroma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventor: Nathan Sato
  • Publication number: 20170101231
    Abstract: A beverage container closure or lid adapted for closing an open end of a beverage container. The lid is couplable to the beverage container and includes a selectively openable stopper that when closed, creates a fluid-tight seal between the beverage container and the environment. The stopper may be opened by pressing a button disposed on a side of the beverage container closure. The stopper is subsequently automatically closed when the button is released. Thus, the user may open and close the beverage container closure using a single hand without the need to remove the beverage container closure from the beverage container. The beverage container closure includes an actuating lever configured to press the button when a user applies a force to the lever. By utilizing the mechanical advantage provided by the lever, a user is able to selectively open and close the stopper using a relatively low amount of force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventor: Sarah Danger George
  • Publication number: 20170101232
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluid container, such as an ink bottle, wherein said fluid container comprises a (spring-loaded) valve having an internal screw thread enabling the valve to be securely locked by attaching a capping device having an external screw thread onto the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Applicant: OCE-TECHNOLOGIES B.V.
    Inventors: Bas SMEETS, Peter H.G.G. BOONEN, Mark RIETBERGEN
  • Publication number: 20170101233
    Abstract: An enclosure apparatus is adopted to a dispensing container having a dispensing side such as but not limited to maker or a candy container. The enclosure apparatus comprises a cap, a lid, and a tubular sleeve having a first end and a second end. The lid is attached to the cap by a hinge and rotatable around the hinge to be in open position or close position. The tubular sleeve is coaxially disposed inside the cap, wherein the cap is relatively slidable along the tubular sleeve. The enclosure apparatus encloses the dispensing side of the dispensing container inside the cap when the cap slides toward the first end of the tubular sleeve and causes the lid in the close position, wherein the dispensing side extends outside the cap when the cap slides toward the second end of the tubular sleeve and causes the lid in the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventor: Changi Wu
  • Publication number: 20170101234
    Abstract: A golf tee and beverage cap combination comprises a tubular concave twist off cap, having different methods of securement to containers, extending from its bottom a tapering member that ends in a pointed tip. The beverage cap and golf tee can either be one piece or connected to one another through a protruding member associated to the bottom of a beverage cap. The protruding member will comprise of a perforated section at its end that is loosely connected to the pointed tip of a golf cap. The pointed tip and protruding member easily detach from one another and retain their original objectives. If the beverage cap and golf tee are one piece, the top portion of the cap will be depressed to allow a user to rest a golf ball. The material used should allow the combined device to come in contact with any thing consumed by man.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Ronn Vrhel, Charles Stumpf
  • Publication number: 20170101235
    Abstract: When the temperature of an external environment is decreased, for example, a heat radiating portion 12a whose surface area is increased by convex portions 12b and 12c provided on the external surface of a cap body 12 actively radiates heat of the external surface of the cap body 12 and thus promotes cooling. Consequently, condensation forms on the inner surface of the cap body 12 before condensation forms on the external surface of a container covered by the cap body 12. The condensed drops are trapped, by surface tension, in a concave portion 12d of a liquid trapping portion 12k provided on the inner surface of the cap body 12. The drops can be prevented from adhering to the external surface of the container covered by the cap body 12.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Applicant: TOKIWA Corporation
    Inventor: Risa Yasumi
  • Publication number: 20170101236
    Abstract: A food container is disclosed that includes a food compartment and a seal-on cover. The food compartment has an outer rim that circumscribes a volume. The food compartment outer rim has tear tab guides that extend outward from the rim. The seal-on cover has a peripheral edge with two portions, the first portion is connected to the rim and the second portion is not connected to the rim and extends past the outer rim forming an overhang. The extended tear tab guides are located adjacent to the overhang and direct the user as to where the tear line begins at the overhang and extends to an opposite side of the peripheral edge. When a user pulls on the overhang, the seal-on cover tears along the tear line and exposes a portion of the volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventor: Ronald Mark BUCK
  • Publication number: 20170101237
    Abstract: Self-locking parcel delivery box is a container with a special locking mechanism that allows a hinged lid to remain unlocked and openable while the container is empty but then automatically lock shut after a package or parcel has been placed inside and the hinged lid is closed. Special locking mechanism comprises, among other things, a rotating striker plate that remains in a closed position while container is empty but then rotates to an open position when a package or parcel is placed inside container. With rotating striker plate in the closed position, a latch cannot extend outward to latch or lock into a latch window when the hinged lid is closed, thereby keeping hinged lid unlocked and openable. With rotating striker plate in the open position, the latch will latch or lock into the latch window when the hinged lid is closed, thereby allowing hinged lid to lock shut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventor: Nicholas George Capous
  • Publication number: 20170101238
    Abstract: A material for decorative wrap including a sheet of non-corrugated material having a first side, a second side, a first edge, and a second edge; a plurality of scores formed into the first side extending from the first edge to the second edge; and a plurality of scores formed into the second side extending from the first edge to the second edge. The plurality of scores formed into the first side and the plurality of scores formed into the second side may alternate such that every other score is formed into the first side and the remaining scores are formed into the second side. Each score formed into the first and second sides may extend substantially perpendicular to at least one of the first and second edges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventor: Mark Richard Popp
  • Publication number: 20170101239
    Abstract: An adhesive patch and method of use thereof for forming a plurality of stackable items into a vertically stacked load are described. The method may include delivering an aligned stack of items positioned on a pallet for eventual transportation while minimizing the misalignment of the stackable items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Milan Ivosevic, Noel Titus
  • Publication number: 20170101240
    Abstract: A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. The carton comprises a first corner and a second corner at a closed end. The first corner has a first configuration and the second corner has a second configuration, the first configuration being different than the second configuration so that the first corner and second corner are asymmetrical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Harmen Boersma, Ana Gonzalez, Esteve Rovira Porta, Brian Smalley, Jon Thompson, Marie Zix
  • Publication number: 20170101241
    Abstract: A package for a particulate laundry scent additive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Natalie Vitalia LOPEZ, Adrian Keith McKINNEY, Richard HORSTMAN, Kristin Marie FINLEY, Karen Hussong STRADER
  • Publication number: 20170101242
    Abstract: A conical-projections-sheet packaging body includes a conical-projections sheet, a conical-projections forming sheet, and a sealing sheet. The conical-projections sheet includes a substrate and a plurality of conical projections formed on a surface of the substrate. The conical-projections forming sheet has a plurality of conical-recess parts, which is used to form the plurality of conical projections and wherein the plurality of conical projections is disposed. The conical-projections forming sheet protects the conical projections in a state wherein the plurality of conical projections is tightly adhered to the surface of the substrate. The sealing sheet, by being fixed to the conical-projections forming sheet, seals the conical-projections sheet between the conical-projections forming sheet and the sealing sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Shinya YAMADA, Takako UENO, Chika KAEDE, Hiroyuki NAGAI, Yuki KATOU, Yuka NISHIMURA
  • Publication number: 20170101243
    Abstract: A gusset bag includes: a pair of flat surface portions facing each other; and a pair of side surface portions facing each other and folded inward of the gusset bag. A containing portion used to contain an object is formed using the flat surface portions and the side surface portions. The gusset bag has a side edge-sealing portion in which a side edge portion of a flat surface portion of the flat surface portions and a side edge portion of a side surface portion of the side surface portions are heat-sealed together, and a folded-back portion in which the entire side edge-sealing portion is folded back and affixed to the flat surface portion or the side surface portion that forms the containing portion. The peel strength of the folded-back portion is lower than the peel strength of the side edge-sealing portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Applicant: HOSOKAWA YOKO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Raizo KUGE, Kazuhiro UMENAKA, Akira ISHII
  • Publication number: 20170101244
    Abstract: The invention is an impact-resistant elastomeric or silicone sleeve for use on breakable containers such as glass cups, glass bottles, or other any such containers. The components of this protective sleeve or encasing can be used on an adult drinking glass, glass water bottles, glass containers, a glass baby bottle, foods preserved in glass containers, and other industrial or personal uses. The sleeve will serve as protection and shock absorption protecting the breakable containers during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventor: Joanna Tavares
  • Publication number: 20170101245
    Abstract: A self-wrapping nonwoven sleeve for routing and protecting elongate members and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve includes a non-woven wall having a thickness extending between inner and outer sides. The wall has opposite edges extending along a length of the sleeve between opposite ends. The opposite edges are biased into a self-wrapped configuration by heat-set material of the nonwoven wall to define a tubular cavity. The non-woven wall includes first and second portions extending between the opposite edges. The first portion and second portion have respective first and second thicknesses extending between the inner and outer sides, wherein the first thickness is greater than the second thickness and wherein the first portion provides flexibility to the wall and the second portion is heat set to bias the wall into its self-wrapped configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: HIROKI YAMAGUCHI, KOUICHI SATOH, BENOIT LAURENT
  • Publication number: 20170101246
    Abstract: Packaging systems and methods are provided in which a shipping bag has an inner surface and an outer surface and a plurality of cushion pieces are directly affixed to the inner surface, the outer surface, or both the inner and outer surface of the shipping bag by an adhesive. The cushion pieces may be dispersed at various locations inside or outside the shipping bag to protect a unit being packaged and arranged to achieve optimal load bearing for a unit being packaged. In exemplary embodiments, each cushion piece is located at an optimal location one or more of the inner and outer surface of the shipping bag relative to a unit being packaged. Each cushion piece can automatically locate itself at an optimal location on one or more of the inner and outer surface of the shipping bag relative to a unit being packaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventor: Troy Merrell
  • Publication number: 20170101247
    Abstract: A vacuum lid for sealing a container. The vacuum lid is adapted to seal a container. The lid has a knob, either a twist knob or a push-pull knob, which, when twisted or pushed, forces air inside the container out through evacuation ports. This creates a vacuum inside the container, which aids in maintaining freshness of consumable foods or other substances that degrade over time in the presence of air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Terrence GARMEY, Manuel AMARO
  • Publication number: 20170101248
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for preserving, sanitizing, ripening, and preventing or suppressing the growth of microbials within a package used for the transport and storage of various items, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and other perishables and parcels. The device includes an enclosed container and at least one sack operably disposed adjacent the container, wherein the sack encloses an agent and the agent releases gases in the container upon the presence of humidity within the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventor: Craig D. Machado
  • Publication number: 20170101249
    Abstract: Medical containers are provided, wherein the containers may be used to transport medical devices. The medical container can include a front panel, a rear panel, and a lower panel cooperating to form a cavity. The lower panel may include an absorbent material. The medical container may also include one or more absorbent band members disposed around at least a portion of the circumference of the cavity. An insert portion including a front panel, a rear panel, and a lower panel may be coupled to or disposed within the medical container. The insert portion may be formed from an absorbent material. Methods of using the medical containers are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Aaron Hopkinson, Doug Hales, Daniel Hadley, Dylan Neyme, John William Hall, Jeremy Snow, Tyler David Rees, Abbe M. Smith
  • Publication number: 20170101250
    Abstract: A package for storing or containing at least one ethylene response manipulation agent such as 1-methylcyclopropene is disclosed. The package can have multiple film layers, but preferably the outer layer comprises a polymer at least partially soluble when contacted with an aqueous media, and the inner layer comprising an ethylene response manipulation agent permeable film structure. Aerosols comprising the ethylene response manipulation agents are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Applicant: MirTech, Inc.
    Inventor: Nazir Mir
  • Publication number: 20170101251
    Abstract: A beverage container for original content is comes with at least one additional piece on the inside of the container. Each additional piece provides a selectively breakable or rupturable packet that contains an amount of additional content or an additional ingredient such as flavoring or caffeine. When the container is slightly squeezed or “crunched” the packet is ruptured and releases the additional content into the original content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Gregory Paul Hannley, George Alexander Draghici
  • Publication number: 20170101252
    Abstract: An assembly (10) including a container (12) having a first end (14) and an opposing second end (16). The assembly (10) also includes a housing (18) for removably receiving a cartridge (20) of the type including a substance storage compartment (22) for storing a substance therein. The housing (18) is connectable to the second end (16) of the container (12). When connected to the container (12), the housing (18) is movable relative to the container (12). A rupturing device (24) is provided for rupturing the storage compartment (22) upon relative movement between the housing (18) and container (12), so as to combine any storage compartment contents with any container contents. The rupturing device (24) is mounted within the container (12). A container opening (26) is provided in the first end (14) of the container (12); and a closure (28) provided for sealing the container opening (26). The closure (28) is movable between a closed position, and an open position for providing access to the container (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventor: Ben ACOTT
  • Publication number: 20170101253
    Abstract: The present invention describes a multichamber bag opening aid for opening multichamber bag systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Applicant: Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas FAULHABER, Eva BRUDER, Klaus WOLF, Markus ROBERTZ
  • Publication number: 20170101254
    Abstract: A wine dispenser is disclosed that preserves wine by reducing oxidation when partially filled with wine. The dispenser includes: a bottle body having a uniform cross section; a piston disposed within the bottle body for pushing the wine therethrough; a drive member capable of pushing the piston along the bottle body; and a dispensing assembly attached to the dispensing end. The dispensing assembly includes: a shoulder having a wine flow channel, the wine being able to flow out only via the wine flow channel; a neck in sealable and rotatable relationship with the shoulder, the neck having a pouring end and a flow regulation end, the flow regulation end having at least one opening that can be rotated so as to permit wine to flow in from the wine flow channel, through the at least one opening, and out through the pouring end, when pressure is applied to the piston.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Harald George Tomesch, Markus Stefan Schneider, Ralph Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20170101255
    Abstract: A storage container for a storage and dispensing station for drugs is provided. The storage container includes a housing enclosing a receiving space, a circular-cylindrical section and a bottom area having a discharge opening. A singling device situated in the circular-cylindrical portion of the housing includes at least one duct and a restrainer completely situated within the housing enclosing the receiving space. The restrainer includes a fastening portion and a restraining portion. The restraining portion is kept above the discharge opening and the fastening portion works together with at least one fastening socket within the housing to fix the restrainer in the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventor: Hardy Schmidt-Ellinger
  • Publication number: 20170101256
    Abstract: At least one example embodiment discloses an article carrier for an electrical vaping device. The article carrier may include a base portion, a lid portion and a hinge. The base portion may include a first edge region and the lid portion includes a second edge region. The hinge may include a connector band and first and second anchors. The connector band connects the first edge region of the base portion to the second edge region of the lid portion and may include a recessed top portion and a relieved lower portion. The recessed top portion may include a recess. And the relieved lower portion may include a relief for receiving the first and second edge regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Gavriel ZEITLIN, David RUBLI, Uzi MALIMOVKA
  • Publication number: 20170101257
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a food packaging material for packing food, more particularly to a food packaging material having a uniform coating of oil, a method of manufacturing the same, and a mold for manufacturing the same. The food packaging material includes a plurality of grooves formed on one surface of the food packaging material; and an oil layer uniformly applied to the one surface of the food packaging material, being put into the grooves. According to the present invention, there are provided a food packaging material which continuously maintains a uniform coating of oil and thus minimizes sticking of contents to a surface of the packaging material, a method of manufacturing the same, and a mold for manufacturing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Applicants: CJ CHEILJEDANG CORPORATION, KOREA ADVANCED INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Jin Hwan LEE, Kyoung Sik JO, Min Young PARK, Sang Eon LEE, Seung Seob LEE
  • Publication number: 20170101258
    Abstract: A beverage preparation capsule (800) is provided comprising a hollow body suitable for containing a beverage preparation ingredient, the hollow body having a top end for receiving liquid into the hollow body, a bottom end for dispensing the beverage from the hollow body, and at least one side wall (813) between the top and bottom ends, the bottom end being in fluid communication with the top end; and the hollow body containing a filter material (830) having a variable porosity along at least one dimension of the filter material's surface area, wherein the filter material (830) is less porous closer to the top or inlet of the hollow body and more porous closer to the bottom or outlet of the hollow body, or wherein the filter material is less porous closer to the side wall of the hollow body and more porous closer the centre of the filter material, or a combination of both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Applicant: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventor: David WICKS
  • Publication number: 20170101259
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of beverage dispensers. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention provide an apparatus capable of dispensing water and other beverages through single serving or similar brewing containers. Preferred embodiments of the present invention are configured to be integrated within, on, upon an existing sink or water basin and operate in conjunction with an existing pressurized water source, such as municipal water source, well water source or other residential or commercial pressurized water system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventor: Steven W. Joseph
  • Publication number: 20170101260
    Abstract: Stackable frac tanks for storing fluid which include a first tank and a second tank stackable atop of the first tank. A fluid connection device is affixed to the first and second tanks to fluidly connect the first and second tanks together. The stackable frac tanks may include a structural support frame interposed between the first and second tanks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventor: Daniel Steinke
  • Publication number: 20170101261
    Abstract: An insulated rear head for a tank comprising an outer head and an inner head. The inner head is spaced away from the outer head, creating an insulation cavity. The insulation cavity is filled with an insulating material to prevent heat gain or loss from the product contained within the tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Aaron Johnson, Matthew Seifermann, Bowen Meyer, Adrian Nistler
  • Publication number: 20170101262
    Abstract: The present invention comprises apparatus and methods for securing a liner to an article, for example, a container. According to one embodiment, a liner stay apparatus is described, which may be selectively used in connection with a container or the like to secure a removable liner. Methods of using the apparatus are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventor: Stephen Craig Boorman
  • Publication number: 20170101263
    Abstract: Disclosed is an operating vehicle for transporting a storage container along a storage rack, comprising a vehicle frame having two longitudinal sides located opposite from one another, transverse sides extending transversely thereto, a receiving space for receiving the storage container, and a passage each located at at least one of the longitudinal sides, through which a storage container can be inserted into the receiving space in a receiving space insertion direction, and from which the storage container can be removed in a receiving space removal direction. The vehicle may comprise: Two pairs of drive crawlers extending along the longitudinal sides for supporting the operating vehicle on support devices mounted on the storage rack, of which one pair each of the drive crawlers is arranged in an articulated manner on each longitudinal side of the operating vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventor: Winfried Schroer
  • Publication number: 20170101264
    Abstract: A multi-level storage structure includes a plurality of vertical supports, a plurality of row spacing members connecting vertical posts positioned laterally relative to each other, a plurality of row rails connecting vertical posts positioned longitudinally relative to each other and configured to support at least one row cart, a plurality of aisle rails extending perpendicular to the plurality of row rails and configured to support at least one aisle cart, and a plurality of pre-formed holes formed in at least one of the vertical supports, row spacing members, row rails, and aisle rails to mount at least one of a lighting system, a fire suppression system, a mobile safety tie off carriage, and at least one support brace to the storage structure. The plurality of pre-formed holes are formed prior to assembly of the storage structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Applicant: Swisslog Logistics, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brumm, Mohan Ramankutty, Rodney Tipton, Pat Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20170101265
    Abstract: A lifting device includes a body or frame, a track, a lifting mechanism having a trolley moveable relative to the track for lifting an object, a main set of wheels coupled to a base portion of the body/frame, a maneuvering set of wheels coupled to the base portion between at least a portion of the main set of wheels and the trolley and vertically offset from the main set of wheels, and at least one arm extending outwardly from the base portion. The vertical offset between the main set and the maneuvering set of wheels forms a two stage lever which improves the mechanical advantage of the lifting device, thereby decreasing the amount of force needed to recline the object being lifted by the lifting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventor: Mark W. Lilley