Patents Issued in December 19, 2019
  • Publication number: 20190382151
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to providing a solution or storage vessel, a stackable bottle rack for storing bottled water, namely a Drink Stacker. An improved lightweight rack containing bottles made of plastic such as Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS). The stackable bottle rack discloses a two-tier rack, a top and bottom rack. The racks are interchangeable and both racks are comprised of a 12-cylindrical compartment slot where the bottle sits vertically inside the rack. Desirably, complementary corrugated depressions are formed atop the surrounding borders (sides) of the mating rack to provide stable stacking, secure positioning, and support against slippage when racks are stacked. As support when beverages are inserted, the interior has two elongated mating sides which extend from end to end, which permits secure positioning and supporting of the bottles and prevent bottles from dropping or falling out while inserted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventor: Ray Tyrell Thomas
  • Publication number: 20190382152
    Abstract: A preform configured to form a container. The preform includes a finish defining an opening and a top sealing surface configured to contact a closure to seal the opening closed. A body portion extends from the finish. A bottom portion is at an end of the preform opposite to the finish. A longitudinal axis of the preform extends through an axial center of the bottom portion. An oxygen barrier layer extends along the body portion to the bottom portion and across the bottom portion. A base layer includes an outer portion and an inner portion. The oxygen barrier layer is between the outer portion and the inner portion. The oxygen barrier layer extends along the body portion and the bottom portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventor: William J. DUBUQUE
  • Publication number: 20190382153
    Abstract: The invention relates to a stopper for a box-type container with air admission, consisting of four parts: a stopper, a seal, a mouth and a movable part. When the seal is removed by pulling the tongue, the stopper can be inserted into the mouth and move the movable part, producing two parts, one for the admission of air and one for the outflow of the liquid, in both cases perforating the plastic-aluminum film. By pulling the stopper outwards, the fingers of the user pressing on the fingerprints, the mouth opens, releasing the clip of the stopper and pouring the liquid out of the box without splashing or continuous gushing of liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Juan MORAL PAJARES, Francisco CABRERA CASTRO
  • Publication number: 20190382154
    Abstract: A reinforced box includes a body board including a first material, the body board including a bottom panel defining a first bottom side and a second bottom side, the first bottom side positioned opposite from the second bottom side; a first side panel hingedly attached to the first bottom side of the bottom panel; and a second side panel hingedly attached to the second bottom side of the bottom panel; and an end panel including a second material, the second material being different from the first material, the end panel attached to the first side panel and the second side panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Jamie Waltermire
  • Publication number: 20190382155
    Abstract: A package comprises a housing and a slide. The slide is slidably accommodated in the housing in a sliding direction. The slide comprises a bottom wall, side walls connected to the bottom wall as well as at least one flange-shaped upper edge spaced from the bottom wall, which is connected to the side walls. The flange-shaped upper edge comprises two parts that extend parallel to the sliding direction. Each part is provided with at least one hook-shaped element. The housing comprises two side walls. Each side wall is provided with at least one recess in which one of the hook-shaped elements connected to the slide can be positioned for at least locking the slide in position in the housing The hook-shaped elements can be moved out of the recesses against spring force, after which the slide can be moved in the sliding direction in the housing. The slide is provided with a box being connected to the bottom wall of the slide. The box comprises walls located at a distance from the side walls of the slide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: ECOBLISS HOLDING B.V.
    Inventor: Iwan HEYNEN
  • Publication number: 20190382156
    Abstract: A packaging box includes: a box body provided with an opening; an adjusting block disposed inside the box body; and a top cover for fitting with the adjusting block to seal the opening, the top cover is foldable and is connected with one side wall of the box body; inner face of the top cover includes a first section and a second section, the first section is provided with a protruding block, the protruding block is a replaceable protruding block, the second section is not provided with the protruding block, and the second section is fitted with a top surface of the adjusting block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventor: Wentai YEN
  • Publication number: 20190382157
    Abstract: A container includes a plurality of panels connected together at fold lines configured for extending at least partially around an interior space, including a front panel, a first side panel, a back panel and a second side panel. A plurality of end flaps are included, each end flap foldably connected to a respective one of the panels. The end flaps are overlapped with one another to enclose an end of the interior space. An air cell flap is foldably connected to at least one of the end flaps and/or one of the panels, wherein the air cell flap is within the interior space and is inwardly offset from the end flaps to define an air cell between the air cell flap and the end flaps to protect product within the interior space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Kevin M. Simpkins, Craig W. Buscema
  • Publication number: 20190382158
    Abstract: A carded product stabilization device includes a box-like structure in which two folded sections having slots for receiving a carded product. The portions of the folded sections having slots are angled with respect to the walls of the box-like structure via folded portions. The folded portions may be perpendicular to the walls of the box-like structure and connected thereto via fold lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventor: Andrew M. BOJIE
  • Publication number: 20190382159
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pallet (1) comprising parallel panels (11, 12), a layer (13) arranged between the panels (11, 12) and formed by at least one spacer (18), having a respective first strip (15a) and a plurality of tube segments (14), wherein the tube segments (14) have two respective cut ends (141, 142) and two respective cut surfaces (143, 144), wherein the tube segments (14) are mechanically connected to the first strip (15a) by their cut ends (141, 142), and mechanically connected to the panels (11, 12) by their cut surfaces (143, 144), wherein the tube segments (14) of the at least one spacer (18) have two respective lateral elements (146) and a cover element (147) mechanically connected to the lateral elements (146), wherein the lateral elements (146) form a first internal angle (?) of 95° to 120° with the cover element (147).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: AIR BAMBOO INDUSTRIAL GMBH
    Inventors: Jochen KUHMANN, Matthias ALBRECHT, Roman KUJUS-TENEKEDSHIJEW
  • Publication number: 20190382160
    Abstract: Embodiments herein disclose a composition including reflective particles and a kit that includes the composition. In embodiments, the composition includes a water-soluble synthetic polymer, starch, and reflective particles. In some embodiment, the kit includes the composition and a surface or object to which the composition may be applied. Embodiments herein further disclose a crush-resistant container for storage of the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Jennifer Kesilman, Matt Durant
  • Publication number: 20190382161
    Abstract: Provided are containers comprising: an enclosure member; and optionally an article at least partially within the enclosure member. The enclosure member and/or the article comprise an activated polymeric surface, wherein the enclosure member and/or the article comprise an activated polymeric surface, wherein the activated polymeric surface is formed by a method comprising treatment of a sulfonated polymeric surface with a composition comprising a protic acid. Also provided are methods of forming containers. The containers and their methods of formation find particular use in the storage of high purity chemicals useful in the electronics industry, and in the water, pharmaceutical and food and beverage industries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Andrey Rudenko, Eric J. Hukkanen, Gerhard Pohlers
  • Publication number: 20190382162
    Abstract: A surface-mounting holding device includes a holding assembly and a mounting assembly. The mounting assembly further comprises a mounting foot and a mounting shoe. The mounting shoe is capable of being mounted to a flat surface. The mounting foot is capable of coupling with the mounting shoe and rotating within the mounting shoe. When the mounting foot is coupled with the mounting shoe, the holding assembly is affixed to the wall. The mounting foot is capable of coupling with the mounting shoe in an engaged position and in an unengaged position. If the mounting foot is in the unengaged position, the holding assembly is rotatable while remaining secured to the mounting shoe such that the holding assembly has various mounting positions on the wall. The surface-mounting holding device is capable of holding objects of different sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventor: Margret Leventhal
  • Publication number: 20190382163
    Abstract: A bag has a recloseable fastener, a bottom and, for each side, a flap. The flap has side edges that are sealed to side edges of the bag, the flap being sized and dimensioned such that the flap lies flush against the side of the bag except when stretched or drawn apart therefrom, the flap being disposed intermediate the recloseable fastener and the bottom. The fastener is adapted such that the amount of force necessary to separate the components, when such force is applied to interiors of the walls at a position between the fastener and the bottom and adjacent the fastener, is greatly exceed by the amount of force necessary to separate the components: when such force is applied to the walls adjacent the upper edge; and when such force is applied to the free edges of the flaps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventor: Glenn Johnston
  • Publication number: 20190382164
    Abstract: A reclosable plastic zipper assembly, method of mounting and method of manufacturing of such, wherein the assembly has a ribbon with a first zipper strip profile and a second zipper strip profile, the first zipper strip profile includes at least one rib, and where the second zipper strip profile includes at least one recess, with the at least one rib and the at least one recess having complementary mating shapes for mating along the length of the plastic zipper assembly, the reclosable plastic zipper assembly also having a bead and a pair of perforations and the zipper strip profiles being capable of mating by folding the ribbon along the length of the plastic zipper assembly around the bead, and having a first perforation on the ribbon between the bead and the first zipper profile and a second perforation on the ribbon between the bead and second zipper profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Gregory S. Sprehe, Donald K. Wright, Christopher L. Pemberton
  • Publication number: 20190382165
    Abstract: A reclosable pouch includes a receptacle having a storage chamber and a mouth in communication with the storage chamber. A closure is attached to the mouth, the closure including a first zipper strip and a second zipper strip. The first and second zipper strips are fused together in first and second zones situated at respective ends of the closure. The first and second zipper strips form a first zipper and a second zipper that terminate in a first zipper termination and a second zipper termination, respectively. A respective pair of elongated projections is arranged on first and second sidewalls of the receptacle. A slider may be mounted to the closure, such that the elongated projections prevent further travel of the slider at opposing ends of the closure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Rod M. Karim, Eliel Borbon
  • Publication number: 20190382166
    Abstract: A lid for a bucket comprises a front lid portion and a rear lid portion, where the front lid portion may be hingedly connected to the rear lid portion in some embodiments, and the front lid portion and rear lid portion may comprise one center portion in other embodiments. In hinged embodiments, the hinge may be offset from a center of the lid. In some embodiments, the lid includes a plurality of cut outs or openings configured to receive plural bail mounts on the bucket. In some embodiments, the front lid portion has a semi-circular configuration and the rear lid portion has a substantially flat back configured to match a flat back of a bucket. In some embodiments, the lid includes at least one flex zone capable of being flexed to facilitate placing the lid onto the bucket and over at least one bail mount on the bucket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventor: Robin E. Walker
  • Publication number: 20190382167
    Abstract: Closure assemblies with distinct dispensing modes and drink containers including the same. A closure assembly includes a closure base and a valve assembly. The valve assembly includes at least one drink outlet, at least one shower outlet, and a barrel valve. The valve assembly is configured to be selectively transitioned between a closed configuration, a drink configuration, and a shower configuration. The barrel valve is configured to be selectively rotated relative to the closure base about a rotational axis of the closure assembly to transition the valve assembly between the closed configuration, the drink configuration, and the shower configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Jochen Backs, Kaydee Boone, Jeff Davies
  • Publication number: 20190382168
    Abstract: A bottle includes a secure sealing mechanism. A slide switch plate plate maintains the contents of the bottle. This is achieved by automatically securing a dispensing mechanism in a closed, locked position by closing of a lid of the bottle and sealing an outlet so that any liquids are prevented from exiting the bottle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: Navajo Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon LEVY, Shawn A. SHELTON
  • Publication number: 20190382169
    Abstract: A closable container arrangement includes a container, which includes a container material and has a container longitudinal axis and a container connecting element, a lid which includes a lid material, a sealing element, which includes a sealing material, for sealing the lid on the container, the sealing material includes a hardness which is less than the hardness of the container material and/or is less than the hardness of the lid material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventor: Sven SCHLEGEL
  • Publication number: 20190382170
    Abstract: A metal child resistant container with a screw lid that comprises a main body, an inner cap that screws on to the main body forming an air tight seal, and an outer cap that is located over the inner cap. The outer cap prevents the user from directly interacting with the inner cap and requires the user to apply pressure to the outer cap. The inner cap has indentions that match with similar indentions stamped in or attached to the outer cap. When pressure is applied to the outer cap the inner cap and outer cap mover as one allowing the container to the open and closed. The container is further sealed by a foil seal and a desiccant material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventor: Nicholas Patrick Karll
  • Publication number: 20190382171
    Abstract: The present invention is generally directed toward receptacle systems and methods of using the same. In one embodiment, the receptacle system includes a cup and a lid assembly. The lid assembly is configured to allow for removal of consumable items such as, but not limited to, fruit, nuts and seafood, while further providing a holding chamber for disposable items such as, but not limited to pits, shells and seeds that are left over from the consumable items. The cup, the lid assembly, or both may be discarded and replaced or re-used. The lid assembly includes at least one barrier surface or wall that provides physical separation between the consumable items and the disposable items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Mac Riggan, John Scheirerl
  • Publication number: 20190382172
    Abstract: A cover for a medicine container is provided. The cover contains a deactivating material within it which can, upon release into a medicine container, deactivate and/or destroy a medicine within the container. The cover may have an automated release mechanism which controls release of the deactivating material into the medicine container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Kenneth Corey, Sarah Hanley
  • Publication number: 20190382173
    Abstract: A “smart” closure system, apparatus, and method are contemplated. The closure includes mechanical capture and release mechanisms, electromechanical and/or optical indicators, wireless technologies, and/or web-based or remote authentication, verification, and serialization via remotely located data servers. A mobile computing device may further augment certain functions. The resulting system allows for anti-counterfeiting, authentication, serialization, and other capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Simon KNIGHT, David PRITCHETT
  • Publication number: 20190382174
    Abstract: A group lock box includes a box body and a door in which the door is shaped to have a recess that extends into an internal volume of the box body. The recess permits unique user locks that secure the door to the body to be partially received in the recess, which can make the locks not project as much from the outside of the box, thereby placing the locks closer to the center of gravity of the box. Among other things, this can make carrying the box with locks attached less unwieldy and can slim the overall profile of the group lock box with locks attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Andrew N. Enger, Gene Gladkov, Noel Motzing
  • Publication number: 20190382175
    Abstract: A strap tie includes a body including a receiving channel and a strap engagement member. The receiving channel extends through the body. The receiving channel is configured to receive a remote strap. The engagement member is configured to engage a movement restriction member of the remote strap to prevent translation of the remote strap away from the body. The strap extends from the body. The strap includes a proximal end attached to the body, a distal end opposite the proximal end, and a plurality of movement restriction members. The rotational element of the body is configured to removably couple to a base to allow the strap tie to rotate relative to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Roy W. Sanders, Sergio Gutierrez
  • Publication number: 20190382176
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a food container with a reduced amount of elution of hazardous substances. As the food container according to the present invention has a structure in which a foamed layer and a PETG resin layer are laminated, compressive strength is improved and moldability is excellent, so that the food container may be provided in various sizes and shapes. Moreover, the present invention has a harmless effect to a human body due to a remarkably low amount of elution of hazardous substances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Mee HUH, Kwang Hee LEE, Woo Jin KIM, Seung Jun LEE, Sang-hun HA
  • Publication number: 20190382177
    Abstract: A pallet-like understructure, in particular for transport and storage containers for liquids, which are equipped with an inner container made of plastic, with a closable filling neck and a draining neck for connecting a tapping armature, wherein the understructure has an outer jacket made of a metal grid or sheet metal, and a bottom (13) for supporting the inner container, corner feet and central feet arranged between the corner feet, as well as a bottom cross member (16), wherein at least the outer jacket and the bottom cross member are attached to at least two central feet, wherein the respective central foot, the outer jacket and the bottom cross member are coupled in a form-fitting fashion with the aid of a screw (45), wherein there is a bracket (28), which reaches around the bottom cross member (16) and around a peripheral edge of the outer jacket, wherein the screw (45) penetrates legs (29, 30) of the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventor: Ulrich Paul
  • Publication number: 20190382178
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cuboid-shaped flexible inliner (28) from a plastics film, having an upper filling connector (44) and a lower removal connector (42), for a pallet container (10) for storing and for transporting liquid or free-flowing filling materials, having a thin-walled rigid internal container (12) from a thermoplastic plastics material, having a tubular lattice frame (14), as a supporting jacket tightly enclosing the plastics-material internal container (12), from welded-together horizontal and vertical tubular bars (18, 20), and having a rectangular base pallet (16) on which the plastics-material internal container (12) bears and to which the tubular lattice frame (14) is fixedly connected, wherein the cuboid-shaped plastics-material internal container (12) on the base side, in the center of the front wall, has a protective-housing-shaped molding (26), directed inward toward the inside of the plastics-material internal container (12), for disposing a closable removal fitting (24) in a
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventor: Detlev Weyrauch
  • Publication number: 20190382179
    Abstract: A container assembly for flowable materials, the container assembly comprising: a reusable outer supporting container; and a disposable inner plastic liner; wherein the reusable outer supporting container comprises an outlet pipe comprising a first outlet pipe section connected to the reusable outer supporting container and a second outlet pipe section releasably connectable to the first outlet pipe section, wherein the second outlet pipe section comprises a valve for selectively closing off the second outlet pipe section, and wherein at least one of the first outlet pipe section and the second outlet pipe section comprises an annular recess; and wherein the disposable inner plastic liner comprises a tubular outlet portion, wherein the tubular outlet portion comprises an outer flange configured to be captured between the first outlet pipe section and the second outlet pipe section, and further wherein the outer flange of the tubular outlet portion comprises an annular protrusion configured to be received in t
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Joseph Sullivan, James Plunkett
  • Publication number: 20190382180
    Abstract: Method for processing hot-filled plastic containers are provided. In some embodiments, the method may include hot-filling a plastic container, sealing the container, and conveying the sealed container, each with an inner annular wall and a push-up portion in a first position. In some embodiments, the method may further include creating a vacuum pressure in the hot-filled and sealed container and repositioning or inverting the push-up portion from the first position to a second position under the vacuum pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: CO2PAC Limited
    Inventors: David MELROSE, John DENNER, Paul KELLEY, Gregory TRUDE
  • Publication number: 20190382181
    Abstract: Method for processing hot-filled plastic containers are provided. In some embodiments, the method may include hot-filling a plastic container, sealing the container, and conveying the sealed container, each with an inner annular wall and a push-up portion in a first position. In some embodiments, the method may further include creating a vacuum pressure in the hot-filled and sealed container and repositioning the push-up portion from the first position to a second position under a mechanical force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: CO2PAC Limited
    Inventors: David MELROSE, John DENNER, Paul KELLEY, Gregory TRUDE
  • Publication number: 20190382182
    Abstract: The embodiments herein relate to a protective make-up bag. The make-up bag comprises shock absorbing materials. The shock absorbing materials are in the form of parallel layers of EDPM and foam neoprene rubber, and water crystal ball beads. The layer of EDPM and foam neoprene rubber provide strength to the bag and acts as a shock absorber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventor: Anahita Crawford
  • Publication number: 20190382183
    Abstract: A spacing pad with water absorption function for liquid crystal panel comprises a first buffer layer, a second buffer layer disposed opposite to the first buffer layer, and a water absorption layer disposed between the first buffer layer and the second buffer layer. The first buffer layer is formed with multiple first water absorption holes thereon for exposing the water absorption layer, and the second buffer layer is formed with multiple second water absorption holes thereon for exposing the water absorption layer. The first buffer layer, the water absorption layer and the second buffer layer of the spacing pad with water absorption function for liquid crystal panel are arranged in a stacked structure, and the first buffer layer and the second buffer layer are made with water absorption holes thereon, for providing the spacing pad with buffer effect and at the same time able to absorb the water on the liquid crystal panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventor: Chengling LV
  • Publication number: 20190382184
    Abstract: A packaging device packages a display device. The packaging device includes frames sequentially connected end to end and arranged into a ring, the frames are made of a material having supporting strength, the frames are respectively provided with accommodation recesses therein, the packaging device further comprises an elastic cushion attached to an inner wall of the accommodation recess, and edges of the display device respectively fasten the accommodation recesses and touch the cushion. The packaging device reduces the packaging volume of the display device and prevents the packaged display device from being deformed or breaking into fragments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Xin WAN, Gang YU
  • Publication number: 20190382185
    Abstract: A container assembly has an insulated wall structure and a chamber. The chamber has an opening governed by a closure member that is movable between open and closed positions. The closure may include a hood. The container assembly has a first periphery. The cap has a second periphery defining the opening. A skirt extends between the peripheries. The second periphery is longer than the body of the container assembly. The skirt is foldable. In the closed position the first and second margins being of the second periphery are secured to each other, and the skirt is at least partially folded. In the open position, the skirt is more unfolded than in said closed position, and at least a portion of one of the margins is located more distantly from the chamber, or the wall structure than when closed. The closure has a floating jaw-bone reinforcement arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Melvin MOGIL, Evan Roderick OLANDER, Marlowe Gustavo BACA
  • Publication number: 20190382186
    Abstract: A modular box assembly includes a box having a top end, an opposed bottom end, and side panels extending from the top end to the bottom end. A bottom panel is disposed at the bottom end such that the side panels and the bottom panel define a box cavity and the top end defines a box opening. A shoulder is attached to two side panel and extends inward from the side panels into the box cavity, wherein each shoulder is spaced from the top end a predetermined distance. A box top covers the box opening, the box top being selectively movable about and between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the top panel engages the shoulders to support the top panel, and in the closed position an upper surface of the top panel is substantially flush with the top end of the box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Jamie Waltermire, Shifeng Chen
  • Publication number: 20190382187
    Abstract: A container enclosure for removably enclosing a container, the enclosure including a base component and a cap component configured to be removably coupled to the base component. The base component includes an outer shell having a base wall and a cylindrical sidewall extending upwardly therefrom, and an interior sleeve configured to be inserted within the outer shell. Further, the cap component includes an opening and a sliding tab configured to transition between a rearward position and a forward position to open and close the opening, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Adam Callinan, Matthew T. Campbell
  • Publication number: 20190382188
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a packing support for a shirt, the shirt having a collar defining a collar opening. In one aspect, the packing support comprises a support panel and an under-collar support configured for supporting the folded collar, in use. The support panel has a width defined between respective outermost lateral edges, and the under-collar support extends substantially parallel to the width of the panel and has a width no more than 20% greater than the width of the support panel. In another aspect, the packing support comprises a support panel around which the shirt is folded, in use, and a collar support member configured for supporting the folded collar, in use. The support panel and the collar support member are separate components, connected to one another to form the packing support. The support panel is cut from a corrugated fibreboard sheet material, and the collar support member is cut from a transparent plastics sheet material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventor: Louise Hobbs
  • Publication number: 20190382189
    Abstract: A cup for containing therein a carbonated beverage is provided, comprising a smooth interior surface having distinct upper and lower portions. The interior surface is provided with one or more nucleation sites defining a predetermined total nucleation area and comprising an uppermost nucleation zone disposed on the upper portion of the interior surface, and a lowermost nucleation zone disposed on the lower portion of the interior surface. The lowermost nucleation zone comprises at least a quarter of the total nucleation area, and the lower portion does not extend above the lowermost third of the height of the cup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Adi Raz, Dan Aylon
  • Publication number: 20190382190
    Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatuses and articles of manufacture for cartridges. A cartridge in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure comprises a cartridge body, a filter, a beverage material, and a cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventor: Anthony J. Orler
  • Publication number: 20190382191
    Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatuses and articles of manufacture for cartridges. A cartridge in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure comprises a cartridge body, a filter, a beverage material, and a cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventor: Anthony J. Orler
  • Publication number: 20190382192
    Abstract: Shipping systems and methods associated with solar concentrator receivers are disclosed herein. Representative securement devices extend into the interior of a receiver segment at both ends of the receiver segment. A first retention element and a second retention element, each having a first portion and a second portion configured to stack on top of each other, are configured to receive a corresponding securement device in notches manufactured into the first and the second retention elements. The first and the second retention elements can be configured to receive a vertical stability element to clamp the first portions to corresponding second portions, thereby retaining the securement devices. In these and other embodiments, a third retention element can be stacked on top of the first retention element and a fourth retention element can be positioned vertically adjacent to the first retention element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Peter Emery von Behrens, Hayden Graham Burvill, Justin Raade, Kenneth A. Williams
  • Publication number: 20190382193
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a hinge, a freight container that includes the hinge and a freight container that includes a locking rod and optionally the hinge. The hinge includes a locking pin, a first wing, a second wing and a first hinge pin that pivotally connects the first wing to the second wing. The hinge further includes a pair of hinge lugs each having a first set of surfaces defining openings through which a second hinge pin passes and at least one of the pair of hinge lugs having a surface defining an opening through which a locking pin reversibly travels. The locking rod is mounted to the door of the freight container, where the locking rod includes a cam that can move between a first predetermined position where the cam can engage the cam keeper and a second predetermined position where the cam is disengaged from the cam keeper and can travel past the end frame of the freight container and the cam keeper as the door travels into the volume of the freight container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventor: George E. Kochanowski
  • Publication number: 20190382194
    Abstract: The carriage decking device comprises four deck maneuver rails arranged in pairs and opposite one another, and connectors, connected at the deck maneuver rails, and which are capable of sliding up and down along the deck maneuver rails. A certain number of positioning holes are axially distributed on the deck maneuver rails. Yokes are connected on external sides of each connector, and partitions are fastened between the yokes. A depressed mounting cavity is provided on the internal side of each yoke, and a stop pin is provided inside the mounting cavity. A connecting hole that aligns with the stop pin is provided on each connector, and the stop pin extends into the connecting hole. A clutch that enables the stop pins in the mounting cavities to connect with the positioning holes of corresponding deck maneuver rails or to detach from the positioning holes simultaneously is provided between two neighboring yokes. and easily adjustable heights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2015
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: Zhejiang Topsun Logistic Control Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shengliang Niu
  • Publication number: 20190382195
    Abstract: A recycling container with holes and slots that allow materials to be inserted one at a time into the container in an attempt to prevent non-recyclable material from being inserted into the recycling container. The recycling container further comprises a divider to separate types of materials, and may comprise a locking mechanism to restrict opening, wheels, a method of preventing materials from being withdrawn from the recycling container, or a drain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventor: Darius Jones
  • Publication number: 20190382196
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a trash bag assembly, a trash bag fitting device and a smart trash receptacle. The trash bag assembly includes a storage body and a lid. The storage body defines a first opening and an annular trough extending externally around the first opening and configured to receive a trash bag. The lid defines a second opening corresponding to the first opening and is configured to cover an open end of the annular trough so as to form, together with one side wall of the annular trough, a gap serving as a bag exit. The trash bag fitting device is configured to fit a trash bag into a main body of a trash receptacle and includes a vacuum assembly and a motor for driving the vacuum assembly. The vacuum assembly includes an air inlet and an air outlet. The air inlet communicates with an air vent in an inner wall of the main body, with the air outlet in communication with the outside of the main body of the trash receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: SHANGHAI TOWNEW INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jianxiang LI, Le LI
  • Publication number: 20190382197
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a bagging mechanism for trash bags and a smart trash receptacle. The bagging mechanism is disposed within a body of the trash receptacle. A first fixed edge and a second fixed edge intersecting the first fixed edge are provided at tops of internal surfaces of the body of the trash receptacle. The bagging mechanism includes a first pressing bar, which is able to slide along the second fixed edge to gather the open end of the trash bag onto the first fixed edge, and a second pressing bar, which is able to slide along the first fixed edge to gather the open end of the trash bag onto the second fixed edge. The first pressing bar and the second pressing bar are further able to work together to gather the trash bag to the intersection of the first fixed edge and the second fixed edge. In the vicinity of the intersection, a heat fusing device is disposed for heat fusing and sealing the trash bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: SHANGHAI TOWNEW INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jianxiang LI, Le LI
  • Publication number: 20190382198
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a trash bag detection device for a smart trash receptacle, comprising a transmitter for transmitting a signal and a receiver for receiving a signal, both the transmitter and the receiver being disposed on internal surfaces of the trash receptacle, wherein the signal received by the receiver is a direct signal transmitted from the transmitter or a signal from the transmitter that has been reflected. The present invention also discloses a smart trash receptacle incorporating such a trash bag detection device and a method for control of automatic bag replacement. With the present invention, the position of a trash bag in the trash receptacle can be automatically detected, allowing improved intelligent control of the trash receptacle. This is helpful in protecting the trash bag, saving resources, reducing potential safety risks of the smart trash receptacle and increasing its stability and reliability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: SHANGHAI TOWNEW INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Beijing QIU, Jianxiang LI
  • Publication number: 20190382199
    Abstract: A container and a method of fabrication thereof, the container comprising side walls, a front wall and a back wall, the walls extending from a base wall to a top edge of the container, and defining an inner cavity, wherein the front wall comprises an upper part and a lower part recessed inward from the upper part, the lower part comprising facing walls extending inwardly from an external surface of the upper part to a recessed wall, the facing walls and the recessed wall extending downwardly to the base wall; each one of the two facing walls supporting an engaging element, the two engaging elements facing each other; and a grab bar is secured in rotation between the two facing walls, a first end thereof engaging with a first one of the engaging elements and a second end thereof engaging with a second one of the engaging elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: ROCH NOLET, FRANCIS CÔTÉ
  • Publication number: 20190382200
    Abstract: A guide robot includes a lower module includes a wheel and a motor provided inside the lower module, and an upper module disposed at an upper portion of the lower module and including a trash can assembly and a display unit. The upper module includes a body part coupled to the upper portion of the lower module and a head part rotatably coupled to an upper portion of the body part. The body part includes a front case forming a front outer appearance of the body part and including the trash can assembly provided inside the front case, and a rear case forming a rear outer appearance of the body part and including the display unit. A garbage insertion part is provided at a portion of the front case corresponding to an upper portion of the trash can assembly to insert garbage into the trash can assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Iljae LEE, Dooil BYUN