Patents Issued in May 11, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170129652
    Abstract: A container assembly includes a foldable container that includes a ventilated bottom panel, a pair of spaced apart ventilated side panels rotatably coupled to the ventilated bottom panel, and a pair of spaced apart ventilated end panels rotatably coupled to the ventilated bottom panel. The foldable container is configurable between a collapsed configuration and an open configuration. A pair of solid side panels is removably coupled to the pair of spaced apart ventilated side panels when the foldable container is in the open configuration, and a pair of solid end panels is removably coupled to the pair of spaced apart ventilated end panels when the foldable container is in the open configuration. Promotional indicia is on exterior surfaces of the solid side panels and the solid end panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Joshua Kling, Kim Hugow, Wolfgang Orgeldinger
  • Publication number: 20170129653
    Abstract: A packaging material comprising an image having angle dependent viewing properties. The packaging material is in the form of a flexible sheet which may be wrapped around a product to be packaged. By suitable arrangement of the image on the packaging material a package, and selection of appropriate image properties a package can be produced that has a visually striking appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: Patrick Poitevin
  • Publication number: 20170129654
    Abstract: The present invention provides a labeled blow-molded container having a convex portion and/or a concave portion on a label face, and a blow molding mold. The labeled blow-molded container of the present invention including a blow-molded container containing a thermoplastic resin; and a label containing a thermoplastic resin film, the labeled blow-molded container being formed by the blow-molded container being thermally fused to a label; a label face of the container to which the label is affixed having a convex portion and/or a concave portion; and a height difference (h) representing a distance between the highest part of the label surface and the lowest part of the label surface being not less than 0.3 mm using the label face as a reference in a height direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: YUPO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takashi FUNATO, Katsumi OCHIAI, Takahiko UEDA
  • Publication number: 20170129655
    Abstract: A transparent article includes a continuous polyester matrix having at least one incompatible filler dispersed therein. The incompatible filler provides domains in the polyester matrix, each domain having a particular dimension, thus providing a range of dimensions for the domains in the article. To create haze, the dimensions are within the range of from about 380 nm to about 720 nm. Once the range of dimensions is determined, a light absorbent composition can be found which absorbs light at a range of wavelengths that at least substantially covers the range of dimensions of the domains. In doing so, it has been found that the haze of the article can be substantially masked. Method for producing the article and for masking the haze are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: M & G USA Corporation
    Inventors: Edwin Andrew SISSON, Arianna GIOVANNINI, Simone FERRERO
  • Publication number: 20170129656
    Abstract: A sanitary disposable bag is described for attachment to a breastmilk pump for containing breastmilk that can be easily and efficiently manufactured, packaged and used. A plastic bag adapted to contain milk, such as a bag formed by two sheets of plastic constituting a front and a back sheet that are in facial engagement and are joined to each other by a series of seals in such manner to define a sealable liquid containing portion of the bag. The bag includes a hanger attachment portion of the bag, which in one form is a strap, sized and shaped to suspend the bag in place with a milk outlet of the pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: Jill M. Hunt
  • Publication number: 20170129657
    Abstract: The closure system includes an applicator having a closing member (7) which is realized for closing an outlet opening (11) as a result of the restoring force of a resilient restoring element. A blocking element (19) is movable such that, in a blocking position, it retains the closing member (7) in the closed position, but in the open position allows the outlet opening (11) to open.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: Hoffmann Neopac AG
    Inventor: Andreas Geiger
  • Publication number: 20170129658
    Abstract: A dispensing closure includes a closure body defining a dispensing aperture, an openable lid which cooperates with the closure body for enabling access to the dispensing aperture. The openable lid defines a first dispensing portion and a second dispensing portion. The first openable flap cooperates with the openable lid for enabling access to the first dispensing portion. The second openable flap cooperates with the openable lid for enabling access to the second dispensing portion. The dispensing closure is constructed and arranged for use with a container which contains a particulate material for the dispensing of some or all of that particulate material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: Rodger Albert Moody
  • Publication number: 20170129659
    Abstract: A dispensing closure (40) for a container (44) of a fluent substance is disclosed. The closure includes a body (54) having an inlet portion (68) defining an inlet flow passage (74) for receiving the fluent substance from the container (44) and an elongate outlet portion (70) defining an outlet flow passage (78) for discharging the fluent substance. The closure (40) further has a valve (56) located within the body (54), across the inlet flow passage (74) and spaced axially inwardly of outlet flow passage (78) to define a chamber (216). The valve (56) has a flexible, resilient valve head portion (160) that has confronting, openable portions (212) movable from a closed configuration to an open configuration when the valve head portion (160) is subjected to a pressure differential acting across the valve head portion (160).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: APTARGROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Tim SPIEGELHOFF, Frederic DUQUET, Kenneth PHILLIPS, Curt PRUSKO
  • Publication number: 20170129660
    Abstract: A wet wipe sealing cap structure includes a base ring including a circular upright wall, an annular shoulder horizontally outwardly extended from the circular upright wall and an outer locating unit and an inner locating unit respectively located at opposing inner and outer perimeters of the circular upright wall, a claw plate detachably fastened to the base ring, and a cover device including a collar coupled to the circular upright wall, a cap removably capped on the circular upright wall and a flexible member connected between the cap and the collar. The cap includes a circular cover plate, a cover wall perpendicularly extended around the border edge of the cover plate, an annular inner wall downwardly extended from the cover plate, and a bottom slope located at the annular inner wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: Jin-Yang HSU
  • Publication number: 20170129661
    Abstract: The present invention provides a dropper having a light that can be switched on and off. The light provides illumination when liquid is being dispensed from a hollow tube of the dropper. The light helps to see how much of the liquid is being dispensed so that liquid would not be wasted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Ronald E. Van Tassell, III, Dylan Harrison, Matthew Paul Lilly
  • Publication number: 20170129662
    Abstract: A liquid-dispensing device including a cap for protecting a liquid-dispensing opening, the protective cap being provided with a pad for absorbing residual liquid, made of an absorbent material, the absorbent pad being fastened to a support made of a more resistant material than the absorbent pad, the support being furthermore fastened in the protective cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: Nemera La Veroilliere S.A.S.
    Inventors: Thierry Decock, Gaëtan Painchaud, Benjamin Quaglia
  • Publication number: 20170129663
    Abstract: A cover for covering an opening of a container for a food stuff includes a substantially flat cover body including at least one aperture and at least one substantially flat flap. The at least one flap including a linear proximal end configured to connect with the cover body and allow the at least one flap to rotate with respect to the cover body. A lower surface of the at least one flap includes a protrusion configured to close the at least one aperture when the at least one flap is at a first position in which the at least one flap is in parallel with the cover body. The cover body and the at least one flap are integrally formed by a co-injection molding. The container and cover are suitable for heating a food stuff in a microwave.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: Iwasaki Industry, Inc.
    Inventor: Yoshihisa Iwasaki
  • Publication number: 20170129664
    Abstract: An automated stopper and opener includes: a sleeve housing that is able to fit within a neck of a container; a mechanical feature that is able to vary a force applied to an internal surface of the sleeve such that a seal is able to be formed or released within the neck of the container; and an electronic controller that is able to manipulate the force applied to the internal surface of the sleeve by at least partly directing operations of the mechanical feature. An automated stopper includes: a cylindrical sleeve; a mechanical element that fits within the cylindrical sleeve and has a variable outer diameter; a communication interface that is able to receive commands from a user device; and a controller that is able to interpret the received commands and direct the mechanical element to control the variable outer diameter. A system includes automated stoppers and a user device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Mehdi Hatamian, Kamran Ghobadi
  • Publication number: 20170129665
    Abstract: A shaker bottle with a lid containing a pod sealed capsule for mixing a health beverage consists of a cylindrical shaker bottle with a lid cover attached to the bottle. The lid cover incorporates, a circumferential flange, a pod sealed capsule receptacle including an inner pod sealed capsule cutter, and a spout extending from the lid cover. A pod sealed capsule retaining cap with mating internal connectors interface with the pod sealed capsule receptacle. The pod sealed capsule retaining cap has external connectors and cap yoke arms each including a recessed stopper socket. An outlet spout stopper interfaces with the yoke arm sockets, such that when a liquid is placed in the bottle, the lid cover is screwed on, a pod sealed capsule is positioned upside down in the receptacle and manually depressed, the cap is connected to the lid cover by rotating, the pod sealing capsule is simultaneously cut open and when the bottle is manually agitated a health beverage is produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: Patrick J. Rolfes
  • Publication number: 20170129666
    Abstract: A liquid dispensing cap for a fluid container includes a closure to install the cap on a neck of a fluid container, a liquid storage chamber, a seal applied over an opening to the chamber, a sliding mechanism that moves the seal against a cutter installed in a fixed position adjacent the seal to thereby release a liquid stored in the liquid storage chamber from the cap through the closure and into the fluid container. The cap is used to produce a mixed beverage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: KYLE SMITH
  • Publication number: 20170129667
    Abstract: A quickly-sealing cover having a cover body matched with a cup body or bottle body, in which the lower end of cover body is partially embedded. The outer wall at the lower end is equipped with an inward-retracted bevel edge, forming a wedge-shaped opening surrounding the lower end. Below the cover body a push pedal is flexibly installed on which a sealing ring is equipped. The upper edge of the sealing ring is opposite the wedge-shaped opening. The upper edge of the sealing ring is embedded into the wedge-shaped opening when the push pedal moves upward. This achieves a perfect sealing effect between cover body and cup body or bottle body. The cover is firmly attached to the mouth edge of cup body or bottle body due to static friction force increased, without screw connection, thus the mouth edge may be in any form in addition to circle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: Yabin ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20170129668
    Abstract: A crown cork closure and closing method. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Heinz HILLMANN, Andreas KRIEG
  • Publication number: 20170129669
    Abstract: A cable tie includes a band that extends lengthwise from a first end to a second end. The cable tie also includes a housing, affixed near the second end, with a first opening to receive the first end of the band when the first end of the band is brought toward the housing in a loop. The housing includes: walls that enclose a space and have a stop toward the second end of the band; a first mass in the space; and a second mass placed in the space and between the first mass and the stop. When the first end is inserted into the housing, the first end passes under the first mass and the second mass and exerts a pull on the first mass toward the second mass. When the first mass is pulled toward the second mass, the second mass acts as a spring between the first mass and the stop and prevents the first mass from hitting the stop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Ryan M. Rutfy, Andrew C. Cole
  • Publication number: 20170129670
    Abstract: An apparatus (100, 200, 400, 500, 600) includes a stack (110, 310) having a plurality of connected tie web sheets (106, 306) and an image (114) disposed on each of the tie web sheets (106, 306), wherein the image (114) is the same on each tie web sheet (106, 306) and is disposed in overlay registration from sheet (106, 306) to sheet (106, 306). Each tie web sheet (106, 306) includes a plurality of twist ties (104, 304), each twist tie (104, 304) having a proximal end (118) and a distal end (120), each twist tie (104, 304) being removably attached to the stack (110, 310) at its proximal end (118). A method of dispensing a plurality of twist ties (104, 304) includes mounting a stack (110, 310) within reach of a user and displaying an image (114) disposed on each of the tie web sheets (106, 306). Removal of a twist tie (104, 304) of the plurality of twist ties (104, 304) of the stack (110, 310) does not alter the image (114) viewable by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Kim A. Milbrandt, Debra Kay Houseman, Jeffery Scott Maltas, Colin O'Donnell, Joshua Platt, David Schiller, Jeffrey Tschetter
  • Publication number: 20170129671
    Abstract: A low depth tray for bottles is provided which includes a first pair of opposed walls, a second pair of opposed walls attached to the first pair of opposed walls to form a wall structure, and a base attached to the wall structure. At least one interior column projects upwardly within the wall structure, where the interior column has a height less than the height of bottles loaded in the tray. A plurality of interior divider walls of double-walled construction project upwardly from the base and extend between the one or more interior columns and the wall structure. Together, the divider walls, interior columns, base, and outer wall structure define a plurality of bottle retaining pockets, where each pocket includes at least one divider wall and is sized to receive a single bottle therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: William P. Apps
  • Publication number: 20170129672
    Abstract: A twist-tie dispenser refill comprises a twist-tie cluster and a base. The twist-tie cluster includes a top cluster portion. The base includes a top portion, which is generally U-shaped and forms an opening configured and arranged to receive the top cluster portion of the twist-tie cluster. The base also includes a rear portion that defines mounting members used for mounting the base to a fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: James R. Helseth
  • Publication number: 20170129673
    Abstract: A tag assembly (10, 210, 310, 410) includes a tag panel (14, 314, 414) and a elastomer panel (16). The tag panel (14, 314, 414) includes a first panel segment (22a, 322a, 422a) and a second panel segment (22b, 322b, 422b) demarcated from the first panel segment (22a, 322a, 422a) by a first fold line (48a, 348a). The second panel segment (22b, 322b, 422b) includes a panel aperture (34) and a plurality of slits (36, 236) communicating with the panel aperture (34) and defining a plurality of tabs (38, 238) therebetween. A retention aperture (24, 52, 58) is positioned on and through the tag panel (14, 314, 414). The elastomer panel (16) is bonded to the second panel segment (22b 322b 422b) and comprises a stretchable aperture (44), wherein the stretchable aperture (44) overlaps the panel aperture (34).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: Trevor WINTZ
  • Publication number: 20170129674
    Abstract: A packaging unit for hygiene articles is formed from a sheet having a folding axis dividing the sheet into first and second regions. One of the inner edge portion and the outer edge portion of the edge zone of the first region is provided with resealable adhesive, thus forming a first adhesive zone. The other of the inner edge portion and the outer edge portion is adhesive-free. The inner edge portion or the outer edge portion of the edge zone of the second region corresponding to the adhesive-carrying edge portion of the first region is adhesive-free, such that when the sheet is folded about the folding axis, the edge portions carrying resealable adhesive in the first region are brought in contact with the adhesive-free edge portions in the second region. A distance between the at least one first folding axis and the first adhesive zone is 1-20 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2014
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: SCA Hygiene Products AB
    Inventors: Conny DAHLQVIST, Ulrika PERSSON, Sofia EKSTEDT
  • Publication number: 20170129675
    Abstract: Sealed packaging for a confectionery product Food product packaging comprising a food product (P) in a sealed wrapper of sheet material, comprising a first sheet (2) shaped in a receiving configuration adapted to contain the product, having an end edge in the shape of a flange (4) and a second sheet (6) adhered to said flange (4) to form a sealed wrapper surrounding the product (P), comprising a body of sheet material (8) in the shape of a cup with a base (10) and a side wall (12), where the base (10) is made to adhere to said second sheet (6) and the adhesive force between said base (10) and said second sheet (6) is greater than the adhesive force between the second sheet (6) and said flange (4), so that a force tending to separate said body from the packaging causes the detachment of said second sheet (6) from the flange (4) with the opening of the packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: SOREMARTEC S.A.
    Inventor: Giuseppe TERRASI
  • Publication number: 20170129676
    Abstract: A method of selecting from a system of shaving products. The method includes providing information only on a first razor handle connectable in use with a razor blade cartridge. The first razor handle is configured to provide a first operative effect. The method includes providing information only on a second razor handle connectable in use with the razor blade cartridge. The second razor handle is configured to provide a second operative effect, different from the first operative effect. The method includes selecting one of the first razor handle or the second razor handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Sushant Trivedi, Jacqueline Amos Gagas
  • Publication number: 20170129677
    Abstract: A method (100) of making an integrated handle (304) on at least one side gusset (308) of a flexible package (300) is provided. The method (100) includes steps of sealing a handle patch (222) on at least one half width of the side gusset laminate (218). Further, the method (100) provides parallel openings on the handle patch (222) such that a centre line of the two parallel openings coincides with centre lines of each half of the side gusset laminate (218). A cover patch (226) is sealed over the handle patch (222) overlapping the edges of the handle patch (222) and simultaneously with the side gusset laminate (218) all around, such that a predefined area is left unsealed between the two parallel openings. The longitudinal edges of the side gusset laminate (218) are folded such that the handle patch (222) comes on the outer surface of the continuous open tube (242) being formed. The continuous open tube (242) is thereby used for manufacturing the flexible package (300).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: Ashok CHATURVEDI
  • Publication number: 20170129678
    Abstract: A lotion container includes a sealed outer edge that defines a cavity adapted to store an amount of lotion sufficient for a single application; and a set of notches that define a removable section of the lotion container, wherein at least one notch from the set of notches severs a portion of the sealed edge such that the lotion is able to be dispensed from the cavity if the removable section is separated from the lotion container. A container adapted to store and dispense lotion includes a cavity adapted to store lotion sufficient for a single application; an integrated applicator spout extending out from the cavity; and a removable section adapted to allow stored lotion to be dispensed through the applicator spout. A lotion kit includes multiple single-use lotion containers; and a fastener adapted to be coupled to one or more of the single-use lotion containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: John David Burton
  • Publication number: 20170129679
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an opening and closure device on a packaging container for liquid or semi-liquid food. The packaging container has a fold line and an opening line intersecting in an intersection point, thereby dividing the opening line into a first opening line portion and a second opening line portion. The opening and closure device comprises an opening device adapted for facilitating rupture of the packaging material along the opening line, and a closure device adapted for re-closing the packaging container after opening along the opening line. The invention also comprises a packaging container with an opening and closure device and a method of manufacturing the packaging container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE S.A.
    Inventors: Jens PERSSON, Bengt HÅKANSSON
  • Publication number: 20170129680
    Abstract: A flexible pouch assembly includes a flexible pouch with a front panel and a back panel with a spray fitment sealed between the front panel and the back panel. The spray fitment may include a base portion with an aperture providing a fluid passageway between the flexible pouch and a head portion of the spray fitment for which product may flow through and be sprayed from a spray nozzle of the spray fitment. The base portion may have a canoe shape that provides a smooth transition for a top or upper seam of the flexible pouch thereby ensuring a leak-tight seal between the flexible pouch and the spray fitment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: R. Charles Murray
  • Publication number: 20170129681
    Abstract: A package for a confectionery item, said package comprising a film or wrap which encases the confectionery item and wherein opening means are provided in said package, the opening means comprising at least one transverse and one substantially perpendicular score lines defining a removable portion or releasable flap, and wherein the opening means are positioned such that opening thereof exposes a bite size portion of the confectionery item. Methods for constructing the packaging and products incorporating it form further aspects of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: BRIAN STOW, SAMUEL ROBERT RALPH TARRATT, LEIGH SAMUEL STORAH, JESSICA VICTORIA HOLLWAY
  • Publication number: 20170129682
    Abstract: A plastic beer keg includes an outer container and a liner having a neck portion and a body portion. A removable lid is secured over an opening of the container to enclose the liner. A locking ring secures the neck portion to the lid. The neck optionally includes a neck ring which interlocks with the opening through the lid to prevent relative rotation therebetween. The locking ring optionally includes ratcheting teeth engaging ratchet teeth on the lid to prevent inadvertent loosening of the locking ring. The liner may be suspended from the lid by the neck when empty.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: William P. Apps
  • Publication number: 20170129683
    Abstract: A liner for protecting two articles, stacked or side-by-side, comprises panels each of which consists of inflated tubes. The panels provide protection for the top, bottom and sides of both articles. Where the articles are stacked there is a panel between the top of the lower article and the bottom of the upper article. Where the articles are side-by-side there is a panel between the adjacent side surfaces of the two articles. A shipping container is also disclosed which comprises a liner having side wall panels, a lid and a base. Each panel comprises a number of parallel side-by-side tubes. There is an air manifold to which the tubes are connected and an air valve through which air for inflating the panels can be introduced. The liner fits snugly in an outer enclosure which is rigid or is a soft bag. A stiff inset sheet in the bag and against its base imparts rigidity to it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: JF Hillebrand Limited
    Inventor: Pierre Corvisier
  • Publication number: 20170129684
    Abstract: A fresh produce storage device has a pocket with an opening for receiving fresh produce. The pocket is formed, at least in part, from a composite sheet of material having at least one inner layer formed from a water permeable material, a central later formed from a water absorbent wadding, and an outer layer formed from a water permeable material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: Peita PINI
  • Publication number: 20170129685
    Abstract: An insulated container configured to store cold consumables is disclosed. The container has a body having a curved track wrapping around the body and upon which the body is able to be rolled. The body has an insulated wall encompassing a cavity configured to hold at least ice and consumables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: Chad Anthony COLLINS
  • Publication number: 20170129686
    Abstract: An insulated drinking vessel, e.g., a wine glass, and a method of making the same is disclosed. The drinking vessel basically comprises an outer vessel, an inner vessel and a ring. The inner and outer vessels each include a sidewall. The sidewalls are spaced apart. At least one of the outer vessel, the inner vessel and the ring are pre-molded to form an integral structure having a vestige of a molding gate used to mold the integral structure. At least one of the inner and outer vessels and the ring is molded in situ on the integral structure to cause portions thereof to melt and intermingle to form a non-superficial homogenous joint, with the ring forming the rim or lip of the insulated drinking vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas Melton, Thomas Fulton
  • Publication number: 20170129687
    Abstract: This invention relates to a beverage insulating sleeve that can hold two portable beverage containers, cold or hot packs and personal belongings around back of neck of user facilitating hands free activities. The sleeve is light weight and highly absorbent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Atkins
  • Publication number: 20170129688
    Abstract: An apparatus for preserving carbonated beverages or other liquids features a container, and an impermeable piston that divides the container interior into a lower chamber beneath the piston for storage of a liquid, and an upper chamber above the piston. An axially extendable and collapsible conduit has a lower end sealed to the piston around a flow opening that passes axially therethrough, and an upper end connected and sealed to an upper portion of the container around a mouth opening therein. A valve mechanism features a closure member movable between open and closed positions that respectively open and close the flow opening in the piston. Opening of the closure member allows pouring of the liquid out of the container via the flow opening, the conduit and the mouth, and closing of the closure member seals the lower chamber closed in order to preserve the liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Carlyle Murrell-Cole, Ryan Fray
  • Publication number: 20170129689
    Abstract: An environmentally safer aerosol freeze spray formulation and delivery system that is under pressure in an aerosol can and can only be released by pulling the trigger of the trigger sprayer by a finger or fingers. The trigger sprayer unit cannot be sprayed until the tab is pulled. The can is cylindrical canister housing and has a dip tube that goes into the can into the freeze spray. The freeze spray formulation in the can travels up through the dip tube up to the trigger sprayer and out a nozzle in which is cold and will flow out as an mist when the trigger is depressed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Fishman, Neal Markus
  • Publication number: 20170129690
    Abstract: Provided is a multilayer-structured discharge container having a simple structure, capable of facilitating the loading of a substance to be contained and a pressurizing agent, and capable of facilitating the ejection of the pressurizing agent after use. A discharge container in which a valve mechanism is provided with a stem having two independent in-stem paths, one in-stem path communicates with an in-holder discharge path, the other in-stem path communicates with an in-holder gas path, a contained substance is discharged by closing the other in-stem path, and the pressurizing agent is ejected by opening the other in-stem path. The discharge container is capable of causing a pressurization chamber and the atmosphere to communicate by removing a push-button from a valve assembly and pressing down a stem of a valve mechanism (switching operation).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Shinya SUGAWARA, Kazuhiro YAMAGUCHI, Kimio KATAOKA, Hidetoshi MIYAMOTO, Satoshi MEKATA
  • Publication number: 20170129691
    Abstract: The proposed invention relates to a pipe intermodal logistics apparatus and system to facilitate the transportation and storage of industrial pipe The pipe intermodal logistics apparatus includes a lower clamp which embraces the weight of one or more pipes, and an upper clamp which engages the upper surfaces of the one or more pipes to be transported. The lower and upper clamps each frictionally engage with surfaces of the one or more pipes to prevent longitudinal and lateral movement of the pipes during transportation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2014
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Bruce Andrew Power, Shaun Moore, Thomas Egan
  • Publication number: 20170129692
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a capsule that is suitable to be used in beverage preparation machines having an opening apparatus and comprising a receptacle that has an orifice enabling loading/unloading of the beverage raw material therein and at least one side surface that surrounds the orifice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Emre AYAROGLU, Nihat GUNDUZ, Omer Burak COBAN
  • Publication number: 20170129693
    Abstract: A container with filter is provided. The container includes a cup body, a circumferential wall and a bottom portion connecting with an end of the circumferential wall, and defines a receiving space. A filter layer is annularly connected with an inner surface of the cup body and has a movable portion disposed concavely toward the bottom portion of the cup body. A brewing material is disposed between the bottom portion and the filter layer. A heat combination device having a shape and dimension circumferentially corresponding to an interior of the cup body is also provided for producing the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: Kai-Yu CHANG
  • Publication number: 20170129694
    Abstract: A crate includes a base and a plurality of walls including a front wall. The front wall is movable between a retracted, open position and a closed position. In some embodiments, the front wall includes a frame, a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is hingeably connected to the frame and the second portion is hingeably connected to the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Mauricio D. Cavalcante, John Bobel Zelek, William P. Apps, Ryan C. Meers
  • Publication number: 20170129695
    Abstract: A collapsible container is described in the present disclosure and can include a base, two end walls and two side walls, wherein each of the side walls include a plurality of movably connected panels that can be folded down to allow for the container to be collapsed into a more compact arrangement. The container also can include a roof that is movably connected to one or more of the walls to allow the walls to move relative to the roof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: Hans Utz
  • Publication number: 20170129696
    Abstract: A method of delivering proppant to a well site has the steps of transporting a load of proppant in a vessel to a desired location, moving the load of proppant from the vessel into a container so as to create a proppant-loaded container, unloading the proppant-loaded container into a pneumatic bulk trailer, and transporting the unloaded proppant in the pneumatic bulk trailer to well site. The container is placed onto a bed of a truck and moved in proximity to the vessel. The proppant-loaded container is placed onto a tilting mechanism and then tilted so that the proppant is discharged through a flow gate of a container into a hopper. The proppant in the hopper can then be conveyed to the pneumatic bulk trailer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: John Oren
  • Publication number: 20170129697
    Abstract: An interconnector (400) for coupling two corner units of adjacent ISO freight containers in an end-to-end or side-to-side configuration, wherein each of the corner units is able to receive a part of the interconnector. The interconnector (400) comprises a main body (401) with an internal chamber (405) inside. A first clamp head (404) and a second clamp head (409) are positioned at opposite ends (402, 403) of the main body (401) and a shaft (408) is rotatably mounted within the internal chamber (405). The first clamp head (404) is substantially hook shaped and is provided in a fixed position relative to the main body (401), whilst the second clamp head (409) is fixed to one end of the shaft (408) and is able to rotate with the shaft (408). A bias actuator works to bias the rotation of the shaft (408) and the second clamp head (409) relative to the main body (401) to prevent accidental decoupling of the containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: Stephen Reynard
  • Publication number: 20170129698
    Abstract: A system for providing a hidden fastener design for containers resulting in a smooth, fastener-free exterior finish, improving product appearance, reducing water intrusion points, and reducing maintenance cost is provided. The hidden fastener system embodies primary structural members, each having a small cavity extending along its length, wherein the cavity is defined by spaced apart exterior and interior portions, and wherein the interior portions provide a connection for hidden fasteners to the other structural members and container components. Corner facia, curved and rectangular, provide interior portions for using hidden fasteners to connect to the other structural members and container components. The system also embodies a method for joining the hidden fasteners from the inside of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: David Jose Justiniano
  • Publication number: 20170129699
    Abstract: A double hulled above ground liquid storage tank having an interstitial space completely surrounding the inner hull, the interstitial space being substantially filled with a corrosion inhibiting, flame resisting, freeze resistant, heat absorbing, aqueous mixture. The outer shell of the tank being coated with an intumescent coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: Joseph Scofield
  • Publication number: 20170129700
    Abstract: An overflow blocking apparatus for a tank lorry comprises: a main body (10) having a first cylinder (11) and a second cylinder (12) formed therein, a first air supply passage (13) connected to a side of the first cylinder, and a first air discharge passage (15) formed at one side; a piston (20) having one end connected to a rod (21) and the other end elastically supported with a spring (22); a lower main body (30) connected to the main body and having a lot hole (31) therein and a second air supply passage (32) and a second air discharge passage (33) connected to the wall of the lot hole; a lot (40) capable of reciprocating in the lot hole; a tube (50) provided in the form of wrapping the outer side of the lower main body; and a float (60) provided to be lifted by buoyancy of oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: Young Soo CHOI
  • Publication number: 20170129701
    Abstract: A waste containment system includes a flexible bag having a moldable top opening and a flexible frame including an attachment mechanism configured to couple the frame to the bag. Manipulation of the top opening causes the frame to change in shape such that the shape of the frame at least partially corresponds to the shape of the top opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: Aaron John Pedersen