Patents Issued in December 20, 2018
  • Publication number: 20180362199
    Abstract: An automatic packaging machine is provided and comprises a plurality of in-feed conveyors for separately conveying contents. The conveyors are at different heights. The machine includes means for placing the contents into a packaging article, or placing the packaging article around the contents, with the contents in a vertically stacked configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Albert Bradley, Michael Bradley
  • Publication number: 20180362200
    Abstract: An automatic system is described, for orienting longitudinal flappers (FL) and transverse flappers (FT) of boxes (S), comprising: a first station for orienting the longitudinal flappers (FL) of the box (S), equipped with first handling means; a third station for orienting the transverse flappers (FT), equipped with third handling means and with a second longitudinal side abutment guide; a second station for transferring the box (S) from the first station to the third station, equipped with first longitudinal side abutment guides; and a transport plane adapted to move the box (S) from the first station to the third station through the second station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2017
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: MAS PACK S.P.A
    Inventor: Gian Luca Scaglione
  • Publication number: 20180362201
    Abstract: A device for processing, in particular for ultrasound welding, of packaging sleeves and/or packagings includes at least two tools for processing, in particular for ultrasound welding, of packaging sleeves. Each tool has an operating region. The tools are supported in such a manner that there is produced between the operating regions a gap whose longitudinal direction corresponds to the transport direction of the packaging sleeves, and the tools are supported in such a manner that the size of the gap can be changed. In order also to enable continuous welding of the packaging sleeves in a reliable manner with changing material thicknesses, there is provided at least one parallel spring on which at least one of the tools is movably supported transversely relative to the transport direction of the packaging sleeves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventor: Michael Schaaf
  • Publication number: 20180362202
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a surface treatment method and a surface treatment device 2 for a resin vessel 1, which form a coating or perform surface modification on the surface of the resin vessel 1. In a sterilized environment as well as an environment with pressure equal to or higher than the atmospheric pressure, a material for the coating or the surface modification is attached to at least one of an inner surface and an outer surface of the resin vessel 1, and the resin vessel 1, to which the material is attached, is irradiated with an electron beam to perform the coating or the surface modification. It is possible to form the coating or perform the surface modification on the resin vessel at high speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Toshiaki NAKA, Kei MATSUI, Tokuo NISHI, Masanari EJIRI, Noriaki IKENAGA
  • Publication number: 20180362203
    Abstract: A dispensing system for mailing and other bags comprises a plurality of bags (10) arranged as a stack, each bag being frangibly connected along their upper side edge at (15) to a header (16), and a fastener (18) extending through the header (16) of each bag for securing the bags (10) together into an assembly, the system further comprising hanger (24) for supporting the bag assembly, the hanger (24) comprising a formation (26) arranged to engage a complimentary formation (20) on the rear of the fastener (18). The hanger (24) can be permanently fixed to a support structure and the assembly of bag (10) is then fitted to the hanger by engaging the formation (20) on the fastener with the complimentary formation (26) on the hanger (24). The bags (10) then hang from the hanger (24) in such a way that they can easily and singlehandedly be opened and detached by pulling them away from their header (16).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: Carlton Packaging LLP
    Inventor: Marcus James Magee
  • Publication number: 20180362204
    Abstract: A beverage labeling assembly for labeling a beverage container at a social gathering includes a dispenser that may be manipulated. A tape is releasably positioned within the dispenser and the tape is selectively drawn outwardly from the dispenser. A plurality of labels is provided and each of the labels is removably adhered to the tape. Each of the labels is attached to a beverage container thereby facilitating ownership of the beverage container to be established.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventor: Frances Rivera
  • Publication number: 20180362205
    Abstract: Disclosed is a plastics container obtained by blow moulding or stretch blow moulding from a blank, this container including a body, a neck which extends at an upper end of the body and a petaloid base which extends at a lower end of the body, this petaloid base being provided with protruding feet that are separated by recessed valleys that extend radially from a central region of the base, each foot having an external wall which extends in continuation of the body and two side walls that each border a valley and are each connected to the external wall by a fillet, each foot being provided with at least one rib, a lateral portion of which overlaps the fillet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Ivan PIERRE, Laurent NAVEAU
  • Publication number: 20180362206
    Abstract: A collapsible container (200) for a product (202) that may be elastically compressible. The collapsible container design may reduce or prevent damage or permanent deformation of the collapsible container during lacement of a load on the container. The collapsible container includes a plurality of collapsible panels (106A-D) that articulate in a specific manner during placement of a load, resulting in a controlled and temporary partial collapse of the container from an expanded position to a collapsed position. After removal of the load from the collapsible container, the elastically compressible product may decompress and force the collapsible container to expand from the collapsed position back to the expanded position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Theodoor OOSTWOUDER
  • Publication number: 20180362207
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a balanced process for extrusion of a plastic corrugated sheet or blanks, and subsequent converting of the blanks into plastic boxes. The process includes conveying the blanks to a plurality of forming stations for incrementally forming features on the blank needed for forming a box. The present process is performed at a slower speed than typical paper corrugated forming.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: William F. McMahon, Donald J. Balazs
  • Publication number: 20180362208
    Abstract: A foldable device for a merchandise storage container includes a promotional panel that has a printable surface disposed on the same side of the blank used to create the device as the other printing surfaces of the device. When the blank is printed, material can be added to the promotional panel at the same time and with the same equipment as the other surfaces of the lid. A reinforcing panel can be attached to the promotional panel to reinforce a lateral wall of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventor: Robert G. Rajter, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20180362209
    Abstract: A metal end for seaming onto a metal container body. The end comprises an outer curl, a centre panel within the outer curl, and a tab having a longitudinal axis (A). The end further comprises a rivet securing the tab to the centre panel, and a score in the centre panel having two spaced apart ends which define a hinge therebetween, the hinge lying on one side of said longitudinal axis (A), such that operation of the tab fractures the score and causes the region of the centre panel within the score to pivot about the hinge and provide an aperture in the centre panel. The score extends into a region of the centre panel that is behind a centre line (B) running through the centre of the rivet and perpendicular to said longitudinal axis (A), and on the other side of the longitudinal axis (A) from the hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: Crown Packaging Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Paul RAMSEY, Thomas Alexander GROVES, Anthony Charles FRANCO
  • Publication number: 20180362210
    Abstract: A can end (2) is described for a metal beverage can, the can end comprising a cap top (3), arranged in connection to a pull tab (4) configured to remove the cap top from the can end to thereby create a drinking or pouring aperture; a shut-off valve (6), configured to close the drinking or pouring aperture after drinking or pouring; an elastic resilient element (10) for operating the shut-off valve (6); fixing means (50) for attaching the pull tab to the can end; holding means (21) for holding the shut-off valve (6) in an opened position for the drinking or pouring; wherein the cap top (3) is configured to remain located, after the removal, on top of the shut-off valve (6); and wherein the holding means (21) is configured to release the shut-off valve (6), when in the opened position, by exertion of a force by a user of the can, in a direction of the interior of the can, on the fixing means (50), so as to close the drinking or pouring aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: E.V.D.S. bvba
    Inventor: Erwin Vanderstraeten
  • Publication number: 20180362211
    Abstract: A frame and a pallet coaming box, the frame (100) comprising: two long side plates (10) and two groups of short side plates (20) opposite thereto, each group of short side plates (20) comprising two short side plates (21, 22), wherein the two short plates (21, 22) are capable of being folded over each other, and the long side plates (10) and the short side plates (21, 22) that are next to each other are capable of being folded over one another; one of the two short side plates (21, 22) being provided with at least one first engaging portion (211), and the other short side plate being provided with a second engaging portion (221) matching the first engaging portion; a locking device (30) being further arranged between the two short side plates (21, 22), the locking device (30) comprising an operating member (31), a locking member (32), and a locking structure (33) matching the locking member (32); the locking member (32) being mounted on a short side plate (21, 22), the locking structure (33) being arranged on
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventor: Yongping SU
  • Publication number: 20180362212
    Abstract: The invention provides a container having a peripheral wall defining a chamber and having an open top. A plurality of vertically extending grooves extend radially inwardly of the container from an inner surface of the peripheral wall. Two grooves of the plurality of grooves are on opposed portions of the peripheral wall and are in registration with one another to define a pair of grooves in registration. A divider is positioned in the pair of registered grooves and is retained therein by a protuberance in the groove and a tab extending from a lateral end portion of the divider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventor: Taylor James Bahr
  • Publication number: 20180362213
    Abstract: A combination shipping and display package for relatively small articles, especially gift items such as candy and other food, small green plants, young tree seedlings, or flowering plants. The package is designed to be lightweight, to protect the article being shipped, and to function as an adornment after delivery. The package includes a container for the article to be shipped, a stand for supporting the container, and a cap for covering the stand. The stand is collapsible into a flat shape and is expandable into an open upright shape for displaying the shipped article. The stand may also have printed matter thereon to provide a message or advertisement. When a plant is being shipped, the package may include a water-resistant breathable bag surrounding the container to help contain the seed or root ball of the plant during shipment, and to provide an additional ornamental feature for the plant when displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Jan M. Van Den Kieboom, JoAnne J. Van Den Kieboom
  • Publication number: 20180362214
    Abstract: A liner comprising polyethylene, polypropylene, or another polyolefin plastic or any combination of same. The liner is placed on a surface. The liner is comprised of material that protects objects placed on the liner from microbes, fungus, mold, mildew and moisture that are found on the surface on which the liner is placed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2017
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Steve Kohn, Amy Rigazio
  • Publication number: 20180362215
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for a multisensory examination jar for botanical specimens. Embodiments of the disclosed jar may have a body portion with an integrated LED array for illuminating the contents of the jar. The jar may have a removable lid with an integrated magnifying lens, and an opening or port to enable a user to smell the contents of the jar. The opening may have a removable plug to establish a substantially air tight seal on the lid of the jar, to trap odors within the jar. The removable plug can be selectively removed to enable the user to smell the contents of the jar. The jar may have an electronics module and power source operable for wireless charging. The jar may also be configured to interface with a charging dock or base for wireless charging of integrated batteries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Sam Whetsel, Daniel Einhorn
  • Publication number: 20180362216
    Abstract: A bag or cover comprising a flexible film that is comprised of polyolefin resins. The bag is comprised of PCR or PIR resins wholly or in combination with virgin resins, to maintain adequate mechanical properties for the protection of large or bulky objects during storage or transportation. The bag further comprises an organic additive to aid in the biodegradation of the bag or cover. A T-Sack bag is also taught that is comprised of flexible film comprised of polyolefin resins that are comprised of either PCR or PIR resins wholly or in combination with virgin resins to maintain adequate mechanical properties of the T-Sack. The bag further comprises an organic additive to aid in biodegradation of the bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Steve Kohn, Amy Rigazio, Brenda McCall
  • Publication number: 20180362217
    Abstract: A way in which to assist with preparing a gift so that it looks more organized and attractive by utilizing and attaching both items to the gift bag. Attaching the tissue paper to the bag rather than placing it directly into the bag avoids the paper from falling too far down into the bag or hanging or falling over the outside of the bag thereby appearing limp. The holder for the envelope reminds the giver not to forget to include the card as well as avoids the envelope from falling down inside the bag between the loose tissue paper and gift(s) inside the bag and having the receiver of the gift take time to search for the envelope containing the card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2017
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventor: Janice A. Owens-Cannady
  • Publication number: 20180362218
    Abstract: A multi-handled bag is provided. The multi-handled bag may include a first wall, a second wall, a first gusset, and a second gusset that cooperate to form at least a portion of a cavity. The multi-handled bag may also include one or more intermediate seals that extend along the full width of the bag. A variety of end seals can also be used, including tack seals and seals that only extend along a portion of the width of the bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Rodney A. Reeves, Mini A. Brebion
  • Publication number: 20180362219
    Abstract: A reusable bag comprising: a bag comprised of a flexible material. The flexible material is comprised of cross-woven strands of polyethylene, polypropylene, another polyolefin plastic, hemp, flax, cotton, polyester cloth, vinyl coated polyester, or any combination of same. The bag has built in handles and an open end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Steve Kohn, Amy Rigazio, Brenda McCall, Jaime Radakovich
  • Publication number: 20180362220
    Abstract: A child resistant bag includes: a front piece, a rear piece, a first zipper tape, a second zipper tape and a protective sheet; wherein both sides and a lower side of the first piece are respectively connected with the second piece; an up side of the first piece and an up side of the rear piece are both opened; the first zipper tape is provided on an internal face on the up side of the front piece; wherein an entire surface of a single face of the first zipper tape is integrally adhered and connected with the front piece; the second zipper tape is provided on an internal face on the up side of the rear piece; wherein the second zipper tape is adhered and connected into one body with the rear piece only by a low side portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventor: Peng Wang
  • Publication number: 20180362221
    Abstract: A container is defined as having a body with by a cylindrical sidewall and preferably formed from stainless steel. The body includes an inside wall, an outside wall, and first and second open ends. The inside and outside walls are spaced from one another to define an insulation space within the sidewall. A bottom cap is removably attachable to and closes the first end of the sidewall. A top cap is removably attachable to and closes the second end of the sidewall. The bottom cap and top cap combine with the sidewall to create an interior storage volume. Both ends of the sidewall may serve as a dispensing opening for the container by proper positioning of and removal of the respective cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2017
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventor: Simon Hooks
  • Publication number: 20180362222
    Abstract: A dual-threaded adapter comprises a cylindrically-shaped body. The body includes an externally-threaded male connector and an internally-threaded female receptor, the male connector and female receptor mutually joined forming the body. The body also includes a channel formed internally within the body by the male connector and the female connector, the channel providing fluid communication therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventor: Charles Allen
  • Publication number: 20180362223
    Abstract: An over pack drum for storing hazardous materials includes a cylindrical main body extending between top and bottom ends, the cylindrical main body defining an open channel wherein each of the top and bottom ends of the cylindrical main body are open-ended; a top cover being configured for coupling with the top open end of the cylindrical main body; a bottom cover being configured for coupling with the bottom open end of the cylindrical main body; and a plurality of roller ball and bearing assemblies partially embedded within the bottom cover such that a portion of each of the roller balls extends beyond the upper facing surface of the bottom cover for permitting multidirectional movement of a container moved thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventor: John Kosmeh
  • Publication number: 20180362224
    Abstract: A one piece container including a body defining a receptacle and a lid connected to the body with a hinge. The lid includes a flange extending from an inner surface of the lid. The lid is movable between an open position thereby permitting access to the receptacle, and a closed position thereby restricting access to the receptacle. In the closed position, the flange of the lid extends into the receptacle to form a seal between a curved outer surface of the flange and a smooth inner surface of the body. The one piece container is formed as a single unit and may include a desiccant in the body or lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Bradley S. PHILIP, Luke A. MAST, James MIERZWIAK
  • Publication number: 20180362225
    Abstract: Cap assemblies with magnetic closure retention mechanisms and drink containers including the same. A cap assembly includes a base, a drink spout defining a passage, a closure configured to be selectively transitioned between a closed configuration and a stowed configuration via an open configuration, and a magnetic closure retention mechanism to magnetically retain the closure in the stowed configuration. When the closure is in the closed configuration, the closure is operatively coupled to the drink spout and obstructs the flow of liquid therethrough. When the closure is in the open configuration or the stowed configuration, the drink spout is uncovered and unobstructed by the closure. When the closure is in the stowed configuration, the closure is magnetically retained against the base or a handle of the cap assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventor: Jeff Davies
  • Publication number: 20180362226
    Abstract: A child resistant closure for a container including an inner portion and an outer portion. The inner portion includes internal threads, a plurality of ramped springs, and a plurality of inner drive teeth. The plurality of ramped springs are spaced apart circumferentially about a longitudinal axis of the closure. The plurality of inner drive teeth are spaced apart circumferentially about the longitudinal axis outboard of the plurality of ramped springs. The outer portion is seated over the inner portion and includes a plurality of protrusions spaced apart circumferentially about the longitudinal axis and configured to contact the plurality of ramped springs. The outer portion also includes a plurality of outer drive teeth spaced apart circumferentially about the longitudinal axis outboard of the plurality of protrusions and configured to contact the plurality of inner drive teeth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Bradley S. PHILIP, Todd MASTIC, Peter BATES
  • Publication number: 20180362227
    Abstract: A container for use in a gravity-fed dispenser, particularly for construction adhesives, includes a top surface with an outlet port, a bottom surface with a venting port and side walls, said side walls including two opposed indentations that provide handle grasps for a user, allowing the user to hold the container in an upside down position while it is attached to a dispenser. The vent on the bottom surface allows the contents to flow evenly through gravity out of the outlet port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Michael J. Scanish, Earl Buzzard, Chris Mahon
  • Publication number: 20180362228
    Abstract: A container closure with an integrated utensil. The closure is sized for sealable engagement with the container rim and has a flexible component that can move from a collapsed and relatively compact state to an expanded and relatively enlarged state. The utensil is operably attached to the flexible component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Jacobson, Jack M. Jacobson
  • Publication number: 20180362229
    Abstract: A closure capsule for closing a container, comprising: a cap (2) to be associated with the container and comprising a frangible mouth (20); a cutter (3) for opening said frangible mouth (20); a covering (4) protecting said cap (2) and said cutter (3) and comprising an intactness band (40); first toothed connection means (5) afforded on the covering (4) and on the cutter (3) and that make said cutter (3) and said covering (4) rotate integrally. The closure capsule is movable from a initial configuration to an operative configuration, wherein the intactness band is removed and the frangible mouth is broken. In the initial configuration, the cap, the cutter and the covering contribute to the definition of walls of a reservoir (8) for containing a product to be dropped into the container in the operative configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventor: VALERIO PAGANUZZI
  • Publication number: 20180362230
    Abstract: The invention relates to a light-transmitting gasket intended to be positioned on the base of a stopper or cap, in the form of a support having a light-transmitting coating applied to at least one of the surfaces thereof. The gasket is characterised in that the coating contains a watermark, i.e. an image visible in transmitted light, but not visible in reflected light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Stéphane TRIQUET, Rémy BISCHOFF
  • Publication number: 20180362231
    Abstract: A cable tie comprises a belt, a head connected to the belt and having a passageway for receiving the belt, and a lock disposed in the head. The lock is displaceable parallel to a plane of the passageway along a stroke and has a protrusion configured to lock the belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: Tyco Electronics UK Ltd.
    Inventors: Roy MacNaughton, Jonathan Mark Eyles, Philip Hammond
  • Publication number: 20180362232
    Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-odour packaging films and to packages made therefrom. In particular, the present invention relates to anti-odour multilayer gas barrier films including specific anti-odour compounds in at least in one inner layer. These anti-odour films are particularly suitable for food packaging, especially poultry packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: Cryovac, Inc.
    Inventors: Romano Spigaroli, Eirini Stafyla
  • Publication number: 20180362233
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a stretch hood arrangement (200) enclosing a stack of articles (201) arranged on a pallet (203) in multiple layers including a base layer (207), a top layer (209) and one or more intermediate layers, said stretch hood arrangement (200) comprising: a polymer film tubular band (215) stretched around at least the base layer (207) of the stack; a polymer film stretch hood (213) enclosing the top and sides of the stack; characterized in that the polymer film of the tubular band (215) has a higher elasticity than the polymer film of the stretch hood. The present disclosure further relates to the use of a the stretch hood arrangement for collection and transport of a stack of articles (201), preferably for collection and transport of a stack of bottles arranged on a pallet (203) in multiple layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: Trioplast Nyborg A/S
    Inventor: Dan CHRISTENSEN
  • Publication number: 20180362234
    Abstract: Apparatuses and embodiments related to container carrying devices. A container carrying device includes a plurality of full or partial apertures, each with a neck-engaging locking mechanism to receive and hold a container. The neck-engaging locking mechanism can include a mechanism to assist to hold and retain a container in the container carrying device, such as a clamping finger, a vertically oriented flange, a locking tab, etc. In some embodiments, a container carrying device can have a mechanical release strip that enables a portion of the container carrying device to be torn off, such as along a tear line that passes through one or more apertures. When a mechanical release strip is torn off, the container being held by the aperture through which the mechanical release strip passes is freed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Kevin Alan L'Heureux, Keith James Elliott
  • Publication number: 20180362235
    Abstract: The invention discloses a packaging bag and an apparatus and a method for manufacturing film material of the packaging bag, and a method of manufacturing the packaging bag. The processing of the portable portion is conducted by the apparatus for manufacturing film material, and the prepared film material is made into a packaging bag finally. In the technical solution of the invention, by adding a handle structure on the side portion of the big-sized packaging bag, the bag structure of the invention is easy to carry or move the packaging bag and the product within the packaging bag that is large in weight, structure, and size. The packaging bag of the present invention has a simple structure, which is convenient to use and process, improving the practicality and usability of the bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2017
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: Shanghai ZhouTai Light Industry Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Jian Wang
  • Publication number: 20180362236
    Abstract: The invention provides a sheet material dispenser and more particularly a dispenser for storing and dispensing a compact stack of folded tissue products. The compact stack of folded tissues may be secured by the tension of a pair of opposed side panels having a generally elliptical shape. The elliptically shaped side panels result in a rigid, resilient frame-work such that the dispenser has sufficient resiliency to maintain its shape even after a portion of the folded tissue products have been dispensed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Jessica Annette Ives Dieringer, Sara Jane Wille Stabelfeldt, Julie Ann Paveletzke, Jordyn Kaylee Somerville, Gacia Coronado, Christopher Peter Olson, Andrew Peter Bakken
  • Publication number: 20180362237
    Abstract: A transportation and storage container (20) for fluids having an inner container (22) made of plastic, an outer jacket (31) preferably realized as a lattice made of metal as well as a pallet-like base frame (24) formed for being handled by means of forklifts or similar modes of transportation, and comprising a support base (23) made of sheet metal for supporting the inner container (22) provided with at least one filling neck (45) at an upper side (47) of the inner container (22), wherein an intermediary container (21) receiving the inner container from all sides and made of sheet metal is arranged between the inner container (22) and the outer jacket, said intermediary container (21) comprising a jacket case (25), a container lid (26) connected to the jacket case (25) and a container bottom connected to the jacket case (25), the container bottom being formed by the support base (23) of the base frame (24).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventor: Udo Schütz
  • Publication number: 20180362238
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a bag-in-box package having a flowable product contained in a thermoplastic bag which is inserted in or encased within an outer relatively rigid box or carton is provided. The box or carton may be constructed from a rigid or semi-rigid plastic or paperboard and has (i) a flat bottom panel, an opposing top panel, and a self-supporting, upstanding wall connecting the bottom and top panels, and (ii) an access port through the box for inserting a rigid implement, such as a drinking straw or other spout/tap therethrough to puncture the bag and withdraw the flowable product from inside the bag. The flowable product occupies less than 100% of the available volume of the bag and the remaining available head-space volume above the product is evacuated or collapsed in order to prevent spillage or leakage of product from the straw or spout when the bag is punctured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Peter M. Chen, Jay D. Hodson, Donald C. Schnabel
  • Publication number: 20180362239
    Abstract: Damage to a packing device and a packed object caused by a load is prevented, and a box and the packed object are protected stably. A box of the packing device includes side surface portions, upper flaps, lower flaps, a protrusion, a fixing portion, and interior cushions. The protrusion is formed by folding part of an upper flap. The fixing portion fixes the protrusion such that the protrusion projects from the upper flap. In a state where an object is accommodated in the box, the protrusion is interposed between the upper flap and the packed object, and disperses the load applied to the box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventor: Masahiro YAMAZAKI
  • Publication number: 20180362240
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a container for keeping fermented food, having for example, a main body for accommodating fermented food in an interior space; a pressing plate coming into contact with the surface of the fermented food in the main body; and a cover for blocking the opening of inside of the main body; wherein the main body has a stepped part protruded inwards from the inner circumferential surface of a neck part at an upper end portion, and the pressing plate has a protruded rim provided to the periphery of the upper end portion thereof so as to be placed on the stepped part, a vertical section provided to the lower end of the protruded rim and having an outer circumferential surface coming into contact with the inner circumferential surface of the stepped part, and a round surface provided at the lower end of the vertical section and having a bottom surface part coming into contact with the surface of the fermented food.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Byung Kook Lee, Yoon Seung Nam, Kwang Soo Park, Hae Sun Lee, Gyu Hwan Cha
  • Publication number: 20180362241
    Abstract: A fluid cartridge system and method of removing a closure assembly from a first cartridge and a second cartridge includes a first cartridge body and a second cartridge body. A neck projects from the first cartridge body with a first outlet of the first cartridge and a second outlet of the second cartridge. A first closure having a first plug is received within the first outlet and includes a first closure coupling element. In addition, a second closure having a second plug is received within the second outlet and includes a second closure coupling element. The first closure coupling element is configured to interlock with the second closure coupling element such that securing the first cartridge body against the second cartridge body also connects the first closure to the second closure. As such, the first and second closures form the closure assembly for being collectively removed by an operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Crispin B. Dean, Robert W. Springhorn
  • Publication number: 20180362242
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a configurable packet that enables separately packing two or more condiments which can be mixed according to the user's preferences before the opening of the package and dispensing. According to some aspects, the configurable package can include pre-perforated portions to facilitate or allow a user to controllably mix and/or dispense condiments. Additional aspects include the flexible but still defined package's structure which includes at least two separate internally breachable compartments for at least two separate condiments and a mixed chamber to enable the mixing of the condiments without having to open the packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventor: Katie Rose Grobman
  • Publication number: 20180362243
    Abstract: An insulating container comprises a container body and a container cover connected to the container body. The container both and the container cover each comprises a frame and a plate arranged on the frame. The plate comprises, from inside out, an external high strength sheet, an extruded polystyrene sheet, phase-change insulating sheets made of phase-change material, and an internal sheet. A phase-change process of the phase-change insulating sheets cooperates with a refrigeration system of the transportation device to precisely control the temperature of the insulating container and a refrigerator truck to be near a phase-change temperature. In the present disclosure, the phase-change insulating sheets made of the phase-change material remain to be in a solid state before or after occurrence of a phase change, so that the structure of the insulating container does not change with the phase change and a leakage problem of the phase-change material does not exist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Lidong ZHANG, Lijun SUN, Jiangcan WU, Kaihua TIAN, Chunhui HAN, Yanan WEI
  • Publication number: 20180362244
    Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing butter, margarine, lubricant, adhesive, or other semi-solid substance. The dispenser comprises a body member and cap member which together enclose the substance when being dispensed. The dispenser further comprises a piston member that is manually actuated to advance the substance out of the dispenser and onto a desired food or surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: Innovation River LLC
    Inventors: Adam E. Urbanczyk, Phillip Molfese, Eric Dinkins
  • Publication number: 20180362245
    Abstract: A glass slide set according to one or more embodiments may include: a stack of glass slides; and a packaging box that houses the stack. The packaging box may include: an exit opening through which the stack exits; and a push opening through which the stack is pushed, so that the stack exits through the exit opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: SYSMEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kazuhiro OGUCHI, Atsushi ISHIKAWA, Shogo KUBOTA, Seiya SHINABE
  • Publication number: 20180362246
    Abstract: A card cassette device of a card dispensing apparatus ensures elimination of measures for illegally opening a card outlet from the outside in a non-mounted state and makes it possible to open the card outlet according to the necessity in a mounted state, raising security level. A movable shutter for opening and closing a card outlet has a stopper member engaging hole and a lock member engaging hole. A stopper member is engaged with the stopper member engaging hole by a stopper member moving device, thereby fixing the shutter in its closed state in the non-mounted state. A lock member is engaged with the lock member engaging hole by a lock member moving device, thereby canceling the closed state of the shutter and locking the shutter in its open state in the mounted state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: ASAHI SEIKO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Alex MASSEY, Marcus John WILLIS
  • Publication number: 20180362247
    Abstract: A container includes an inner package disposed within a housing. The inner package includes a first region that extends along a longitudinal axis of the inner package and includes first and second layers of a material that forms the inner package, and a second region adjacent the first region that also extends along the longitudinal axis. The second region includes only the first layer and not the second layer. The first region also includes a first line of weakness disposed in the first layer that defines a flap, and a second line of weakness disposed in the second layer that defines an access opening disposed in the first region. The access opening is covered by the flap when the flap is in a closed position and at least partially uncovered when the flap is in an open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventor: Arjen Hamilcar SLOOFF
  • Publication number: 20180362248
    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: June 18, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventor: Maximiliano Gaston Rodrigues