Patents Issued in January 18, 2024
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Publication number: 20240017873Abstract: A folding box having a lower part and a hinged lid positionable relative to the lower part to a closed position of the folding box. The lower part having a bottom wall, a plurality of side walls, and a plurality of dust flaps. At least one of the plurality of side walls has an upper edge comprising a free edge and is arranged between two adjacent side walls having an upper edge foldably connected to a dust flap. The hinged lid has a top wall foldably connected to one of the plurality of side walls and at least one insertion tab. The at least one insertion tab is for insertion into a gap between that at least one of the plurality of side walls with the free edge and the dust flaps of the two adjacent side walls when the hinged lid is in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2021Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventor: Ralf Mack
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Publication number: 20240017874Abstract: A carton comprising an inner construct that can comprise a plurality of inner panels extending at least partially around a first interior. The inner construct can comprise first and second inner locking tab. An outer construct can comprise a plurality of outer panels extending at least partially around a second interior. The inner construct can be at least partially received in the second interior. The outer construct can comprise first and second outer locking tabs. The second inner locking tab and the second outer locking tab can cooperate to limit movement between the constructs in a closed configuration, and, when the second inner locking tab has been disengaged from the second outer locking tab, the inner construct and/or the outer construct can be movable from the closed configuration to an intermediate configuration in which the first inner locking tab and the first outer locking tab cooperate to limit movement between the constructs.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventor: Carolin Spahlinger
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Publication number: 20240017875Abstract: A flattenable volume-optimized container, having a prism-shaped layout, formed of at least eight mutually connected sidewall parts, of which sidewall parts, two respectively are essentially parallel to one another and have the same sidewall length, wherein, with respect to the center point of the layout, the sidewall parts are arranged at least essentially point-symmetrically, and at least one bottom part essentially perpendicularly alignable with respect to the sidewall parts and foldable between the sidewall parts, and hinged to at least two sidewall parts. The invention includes four of the sidewall parts having a length which is greater than the length of four other sidewall parts, and two sidewall parts mutually opposite with respect to the center point each have a folding line on their side median, by which the ring can be flattened and which are situated on the outer boundary of the flattened container.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2020Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventor: Georg Lutzenberger
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Publication number: 20240017876Abstract: A packaging member includes a first partition plate and a second partition plate. The first partition plate has a first slit. The second partition plate has a second slit. The second slit is inserted into the first slit. The first slit includes a one-side cut surface and an other-side cut surface. The one-side cut surface has an engagement protrusion protruding toward the other-side cut surface. The second partition plate has an engagement hole. With the second partition plate inserted in the first slit, the engagement protrusion is inserted into the engagement hole to thereby couple the first partition plate and the second partition plate to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.Inventor: Akinari TAKAHASHI
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Publication number: 20240017877Abstract: A closeable carton with a slotted lid hinge and method of using same. The closeable carton (or container) with a slotted lid hinge may include a floor panel; a plurality of side panels extending about a periphery of the floor panel, the plurality of side panels may include a front side panel, an opposing rear side panel, a first side end panel, and an opposing second side end panel, wherein the configuration of the side panels and floor panel form a container body; a lid portion hingeably attached at an upper edge of the rear side panel forming a moveable joint therebetween such that the lid portion may be configured to be movable between a closed position and an opened position; and one or more slots formed along the moveable joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: Inno-Pak, LLCInventor: Steven A Mayer
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Publication number: 20240017878Abstract: A container for pourable food comprises an initially sealed body portion for holding the pourable food and a drink spout for drinking from the container. The proximal end of a base portion of the drink spout is permanently attached to the outer surface of the container, and has an opening to receive pourable food from the body of the container. The distal end of the base portion has an opening for drinking the pourable food from the container. The drink spout comprises a lid portion initially attached to the base portion to seal the opening at the distal end by a breakable sealing portion. The drink spout comprises a connection portion permanently attaching the lid portion to the base portion. The connection portion is a flexure hinge allowing the lid portion to pivot away from the base portion after the breakable sealing portion has been broken.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE S.A.Inventors: Angelo SORBARA, Daniele PALLADINO, Maurizio FILIPPINI
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Publication number: 20240017879Abstract: A pallet comprising: (a) a base tray having one or more walls extending upward from the tray to create a perimeter around a central portion of the base tray; (b) an insert disposed on the central portion of the tray within the perimeter of the base tray, the insert being recessed from a terminal edge of the one or more walls; (c) a post secured within the perimeter of the tray and extend away from the base tray; and (d) a support assembly secured to the insert and positioned along the central portion of the base tray free of contact with the one or more walls, wherein the support includes a pair of support panels that are interconnected and secured to the insert free of an adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Andrew Simons, Jeff Williams, Shane Wright, Rick T. Vulgamott, Aaron McDonald, Shannon Hoover
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Publication number: 20240017880Abstract: A collapsible container comprising a base comprising a plurality of grooves located at a periphery of a top surface of said base; a first sleeve having a first set of three flat surfaces; wherein at least one first flat surface of said first set of three flat surfaces comprises an extension of said first flat surface adapted to be inserted in at least one groove of said plurality of grooves; a second sleeve having a second set of three flat surfaces; wherein at least one second flat surface of said second set of three flat surfaces comprises an extension of said second flat surface adapted to be inserted in at least one groove of said plurality of grooves; where when said first sleeve and said second sleeve are located in their respective grooves, they completely surround said base; where said plurality of grooves do not comprise a full-angled groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2021Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: CABKA Group GmbHInventors: Luis ASENSIO COTILLAS, Guillermo SANTAMANS PONS
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Publication number: 20240017881Abstract: A re-usable crate system has a frame removably coupled to a pallet and extending above the pallet to form a crate to receive cargo over the pallet and at least partially between the frame. The frame has corner brackets at each corner of the pallet. Each corner bracket comprises a bottom plate proximate a bottom of the pallet, a top plate proximate a top of the pallet, and a pair of contiguous side walls extending between the top and bottom plates. The pair of side walls adjoin one another and forms a box with a pair of contiguous side openings opposite the pair of contiguous side walls. Each corner bracket has a pocket to receive a respective corner of the pallet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventor: William Dee Martin
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Publication number: 20240017882Abstract: A connectable beverage bottle include: a hollow bottle body including a central cavity and a sidewall configured with a front vertical bottle locking protrusion that is configured with a horizontal overhang and left and right outward-curving left vertical bulges; a rear vertical bottle locking indentation with left and right inward-curving vertical indentations; and a flat bottom with a laterally elongated central indentation with alternating concave and convex edge portions; such that a plurality of connectable beverage bottles are configured to be mutually interconnectable.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventor: Alaa Mohamed Hattab
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Publication number: 20240017883Abstract: Methods and apparatus for removably or irremovably interconnectable building block containers such as those capable of initially storing consumable items such as food and drink. After consumption of the food or drink, the cavity containing same may be cleaned and/or refilled with consumable or non-consumable items. The building block containers are utilized as building block toys and may be manufactured or otherwise designed to be collectable. In one aspect, the container connectors are nearly identical such that any one connector may mate with any other connector. In another aspect, the connectors are nearly identical but the orientations of each connector vary to allow mating to occur when the connectors are properly oriented. In another aspect, the container is a cube juice box with connectors on all four corners of all six sides of the container. A frame for holding a juice container may also be utilized.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: ChangeBox IP Holdings, LLCInventors: Christopher Mark Marschall, Paul Dowd, Christopher Miller, Robert Marvin
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Publication number: 20240017884Abstract: A reconfigurable container system, including a bottle. The bottle includes an inner wall having an upper end defining a bottle opening, an outer wall having an upper end with a rim adjacent to a screw connector, and connector insert having a bayonet connector and a seal ring. The system includes a closure having an outer wall with a screw connector configured to releasably connect to the screw connector of the bottle to join the closure and the bottle. The closure includes a seal positioned to engage the bottle when the screw connectors of the bottle and closure connect to retain liquid in the bottle. The system includes a bottom canister having a bayonet connector configured to releasably connect to the bottle bayonet connector to selectively join the bottom canister and the bottle so the bottom canister sealingly engages the seal ring to retain contents in the bottom canister.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2022Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Rick L. Fessler, JR., Timothy M. Bausch
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Publication number: 20240017885Abstract: The present invention discloses a handheld structure of a thermos cup, including a handle integrally connected with a body of the thermos cup, and a belt part. A groove is arranged on a surface of the handle. The belt part movably cooperates with the groove and is operable between a first position where the belt part is completely fitted in the groove to flush with the surface of the handle and a second position where the belt part is partially detached from the groove to serve as a hand strap. The thermos cup of the present invention has the stability of handles and the portability of hand straps.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventor: Jiasong LI
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Publication number: 20240017886Abstract: The invention describes a pouch-type bag, with a first wall and with a second wall, which comprise paper and which are connected to one another via side edges, so that a filling space is provided, wherein the second wall, viewed in the longitudinal direction of the pouch, protrudes beyond the first wall, with two ends, wherein a base is arranged at one end, which base comprises at least one envelope area of the second wall, wherein the envelope area is folded over about a first crease line at least onto parts of the first wall, wherein an opening is provided at the other end, via which opening the filling space is accessible, wherein one of the walls comprises a sealing area which can be folded over about a second crease line onto the outside of the other wall and can be fastened there by means of an adhesive element applied to the sealing area.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2021Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: Windmöller & Hölscher KGInventors: Jörg Christian THIES, Frank SANDER
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Publication number: 20240017887Abstract: The present invention discloses a vacuum storage bag and a preparation method thereof. The vacuum storage bag comprises a bag body, which is equipped with an extraction valve and a sealing zipper; the bag body is composed of an inner film layer and an outer film layer by glue laminating, a blocking layer is arranged on the surface of the inner film layer; and the outer film layer is made of cloth. The vacuum storage bag of the present invention is made of cloth and PE film. The cloth is soft and folding, thick and wear-resistant, not easy to be brittle, and has long service life. In addition, there are many types of cloth and PE film for preparing the vacuum storage bag prepared in this application, which can be selected according to needs, so that the vacuum storage bag prepared has a wider scope of application.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventor: Jinxiang Zhang
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Publication number: 20240017888Abstract: Provided are metal detectable plastic bags, method of making and methods of using such bags for preventing product contamination when used to collect and retain samples of product. The metal detectable plastic bag includes a flexible body including an opposed front wall and back wall sealed together around the periphery of the walls to form an internal collection space including two side seal areas, a top seal area and a bottom seal area, a bag opening mechanism located proximate a top edge of the flexible body and below the top seal area. The bag opening mechanism includes one or more perforations, scores or cuts in the one or two side seal areas and optionally the front and back wall to form a removable tear strip. At least a portion of the removable tear strip is surface printed with a metallic based ink or surface coated with a metallic based coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Nick Bruns, Greg Hood
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Publication number: 20240017889Abstract: The purpose of the invention is to provide a heat insulating container capable of suppressing the deterioration of heat insulation performance even if the volume of an object stored is reduced. A heat insulating container 1 includes a storage space 13 formed by a bottom wall 11 and side walls 12, a container body 10 having an opening 14 continuous to the storage space 13, and a deformable plate-shaped lid 20. The lid 20 is configured such that at least a part thereof is deformed in a state of being inserted into the storage space 13 through the opening 14 of the container body 10 thereby to bring peripheral edges 21 thereof into close contact with the inner surfaces of the side walls 12 of the container body 10.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2021Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: Asahi Kasei Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Kenji Kamiyama
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Publication number: 20240017890Abstract: This disclosure provides a sealing cover, belonging to the technical field of sealing containers. The sealing cover comprises: a cover body provided with a through hole; a knob, rotatably arranged on one side of the cover body and provided with protrusion parts; a bottom plate, movably arranged on the other side of the cover body and able to move close to or away from the cover body, the bottom plate being provided with a linkage part, the linkage part passing through the through hole, spiral grooves being formed in a peripheral surface of the linkage part, the protrusion parts being connected to the spiral grooves and able to move along the spiral grooves; and a seal ring arranged between the bottom plate and the cover body. Further provided is a sealing container, comprising a sealing cover and a container body, wherein a cover body of the sealing cover is fitted to cover the container body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2022Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Lixin Li, Yongning Zhou, Lu Wang
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Publication number: 20240017891Abstract: A container (100) having a main body (104) including one or more sidewalls (106) having an interior surface (120) and an exterior surface (122) and defining an interior compartment (108), the one or more sidewalls having an upper portion (114) defining a circular opening (110) to the interior compartment and an annular flange (128) extending from the exterior surface and a lid-collar assembly (112, 116) comprising a lid (116) attached to a collar (112) affixed to the main body, the collar having an inner side surface (162) positioned radially outward of the annular flange and a plurality of longitudinally extending ribs (210) spaced apart on the inner side surface, wherein the plurality of ribs engage the annular flange to resist rotation of the lid-collar assembly relative to the main body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2021Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventors: Spencer BEAUFORE, Kyle DEMMINK
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Publication number: 20240017892Abstract: A drink container and a lid assembly thereof are provided. The drink container includes a container body and the lid assembly, the lid assembly includes a first lid and a second lid, the first lid is screwed at an opening end of the container body through screw threads, the first lid has a top portion, and the top portion of the first lid has an opening portion. The second lid is disposed above the first lid, the second lid includes a plunger component, and a bottom portion of the plunger can be engaged with the opening portion and sealed with the opening portion. The plunger component is connected to a connection arm, and one side of the connection arm corresponding to the plunger component is pivotally connected to a pivot portion of the first lid. The plunger component has a second accommodating space configured to accommodate a straw.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Han-Chun Hsieh, Han-Chieh Hsieh
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Publication number: 20240017893Abstract: A lid for use with a beverage container, comprising: (a) a side wall, wherein the side wall is generally annular; (b) a top wall, wherein the top wall extends radially inward from the side wall; (c) a rib, wherein the rib is generally annular and emanates from the side wall; and (d) a skirt, wherein the skirt is generally annular and emanates from the rib; the top wall including a central planar region which is pre-scored to be pushed downward to hold a reservoir adapted to contain a food condiment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventor: Stephen M. Parsons
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Publication number: 20240017894Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for selectively maintaining a container in a closed position. The apparatus includes a connection mechanism couplable to a container. The container includes a bottom, a top, and sides. The top includes a first flap and a second flap. The first flap includes a first hinge end and a first edge opposite the first hinge end. The second flap includes a second hinge end and a second edge opposite the second hinge end. The first and second hinge ends are each connected to a side of the container. The connection mechanism extends substantially along a first edge of the first flap. The first edge is adjacent to a second edge of the second flap when the first and second flaps are in a closed position. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes the tab of the connection mechanism being fixedly coupled to the first flap.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventor: Norma Farris
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Publication number: 20240017895Abstract: The invention relates to a foldable food package enabling the transport of foodstuffs, which is re-usable, easily carried and environmentally friendly. The package comprises a flexible, foldable laminar body, intended to contain the foodstuff when in a folded situation, a tape featuring a fixed section partially attached to the laminar body which extends as far as at least one first lateral section and is equipped with a plurality of adjacent eyelets and an attachment element that extends from the second lateral section, configured to be partially inserted into at least one of the eyelets in a folded situation and to maintain the folded situation of the laminar body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2021Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventor: Meritxell HERNÁNDEZ CUGAT
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Publication number: 20240017896Abstract: A laminate (10) includes a substrate (11), a sealing layer (12A) disposed on a surface of the substrate (11), and a coating layer (13) disposed on a surface of the substrate (11) opposite to the sealing layer (12A). The coating layer (13) contains a tannic acid derivative in which at least a part of a plurality of hydroxyl groups is substituted with a linear hydrocarbon group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and at least one type of resin selected from the group consisting of a urethane resin, an acrylic resin, a vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer resin, a polyester resin, and an olefin resin.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2021Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicants: National Institute for Materials Science, DIC CorporationInventors: Masanobu Naito, Shin-ichi Ohara, Takashi Tamaoka, Hideoki Iwanami
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Publication number: 20240017897Abstract: The present application is directed to a packaging for a powdered explosive-detection training aid which may include first and second opposing flexible sheets heat sealed together along less than a periphery thereof and defining a storage compartment therebetween, wherein an unsealed portion of the periphery defines an opening to the storage compartment, wherein at least a portion of the first opposing flexible sheet is a semipermeable material permeable to a vapor emitted from the powdered explosive-detection training aid, with the second opposing flexible sheet being impermeable to the powdered explosive-detection training aid vapor; and a sealing member, wherein the sealing member is secured to the first opposing flexible sheet and, in a closing position, covers the semipermeable portion of the first opposing flexible sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Homeland SecurityInventor: Darren Jay Steed
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Publication number: 20240017898Abstract: Provided is a film-packaged tissue product collective pack containing a plurality of film-packaged tissue products gusset-packaged with an exterior film into a collective pack having a handle on its top face side, wherein the exterior film is a biomass film containing 10 mass % or less biomass raw material, has a degree of blocking of 120 mN or lower, and has a tensile elastic modulus in a TD direction of 380 to 460 MPa. The collective pack may be handled and manufactured in the same way as conventional collective packs, while reduction of environmental burden may be aimed through the use of biomass raw materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2021Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Shohei YOSHIDA, Yasutaka OKOUCHI, Tatsuya MINAMI
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Publication number: 20240017899Abstract: A packaging subassembly for containing at least one foodstuff item. The packaging subassembly includes at least one foodstuff item container and foodstuff-containing packaging portion. The foodstuff-containing packaging portion supports the at least one foodstuff item container. The foodstuff-containing packaging portion includes an illuminator having one or more light sources that is configured to produce light for illuminating the at least one foodstuff item container. A packaging assembly is also disclosed. A method is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: Gummigram, LLCInventor: David William Schweitzer
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Publication number: 20240017900Abstract: A method for producing at least one, in particular external, aroma protection valve for a packaging container, having a basic element and having a valve membrane which is connected at least in sections to the basic element in a joining process by an energy input, the basic element and the valve membrane being connected to each other without an adhesive in the joining process. The basic element and the valve membrane (14a) are connected at least in sections in the joining process by ultrasonic welding, wherein the basic element and the valve membrane are connected to each other in the joining process on a base element, in particular a film web, which is provided for handling and/or stabilizing the basic element and/or the valve membrane during the joining process.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Jenny Haase, Felix Schmid
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Publication number: 20240017901Abstract: A drawer includes a drawer base mounted to a housing, a drawer, and a bottom tray. The drawer slides relative to the drawer base and includes a front wall and a receptacle that includes a bottom wall with a front edge and a back edge. The front edge is mounted to the front wall. The bottom wall forms a first funnel that slopes downward from the front edge to the back edge. The bottom tray is mounted to the drawer base below the receptacle not to slide relative to the drawer base. The bottom tray includes a tray wall and a drain aperture wall. The tray wall includes a front edge and a back edge and forms a second funnel that slopes downward from the front edge to the back edge. The drain aperture wall is mounted to the tray wall at a lowest elevation of the second funnel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2022Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Keith Harold Roth, Thomas Michael Lasecki, Jeffrey Otto Zur
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Publication number: 20240017902Abstract: A resealable bag having an integrated manual pump is provided. The resealable bag includes: a front wall and a back wall together defining a cavity, a sealable closure configured to seal an opening to the cavity, and a manual pump positioned within an aperture in the front wall, wherein the manual pump includes a frame around a perimeter of the aperture, a pump ball positioned within the frame, and an ingress valve and an egress valve in fluid communication with an interior of the pump ball. Air is removed from the bag by depressing the pump ball, which forces air through the egress valve from the interior of the pump ball to an exterior of the bag. The pump ball refills with air between depressions due to air from the bag cavity entering the pump ball through the ingress valve disposed on a cavity-facing surface of the pump ball.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventor: Jorel Wilson
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Publication number: 20240017903Abstract: Proposed is a wafer storage container that supplies a purge gas to wafers stored in a storage chamber to remove fumes from the wafers or control humidity of the wafers. More particularly, proposed is a wafer storage container that generates a flow of a purge gas inside a storage chamber to block an external gas from flowing into the storage chamber and minimize dead areas on a wafer, thereby effectively achieving humidity control and fume removal for the wafer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventor: Bum Je WOO
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Publication number: 20240017904Abstract: A package formed from film including a first compartment and a second compartment. Each compartment can be sealed except for one or more unsealed portions between the first and second compartments. The first compartment can be configured to hold one or more perishable product. The second compartment can be configured to hold at least one active member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventor: Neal D. Watson
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Publication number: 20240017905Abstract: A container is disclosed herein that includes a plurality of sidewalls defining an upper rim, and a base. At least one handle is defined integrally with at least one horizontal reinforcement rib. A skirt extends along the sidewalls above the base. Drainage openings are defined below the skirt and at an intersectional area defined between the base and at least one of the sidewalls.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: SHELL PACKAGING CORPORATION DBA FLEXCON CONTAINERInventors: Justin L. Beckerman, Stephan M. Beckerman
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Publication number: 20240017906Abstract: This disclosure includes a gas-permeable element formed or at least partially placed in a packaging or medical device containing sensitive or odorous products for regulating an atmosphere in the packaging or medical device. The gas-permeable element includes an active structure formed from a mixture including particles of an active material, and a fibrillated polymer as a binder. The fibrillated polymer is a polymer to which shear has been applied which holds the active material by entanglement. The gas-permeable element includes a molded thermoplastic gas-permeable envelope surrounding the active structure in fluid communication with the atmosphere of the packaging or medical device in which the gas-permeable element is placed. Also disclosed is a method of manufacture of the gas-permeable element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2021Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Mark Florez, Valere Logel
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Publication number: 20240017907Abstract: An insulating device can include an opening having a waterproof closure which allows access to a storage compartment within the insulating device. The closure can help prevent any fluid leakage into and out of the insulating device if the insulating device is overturned or in any configuration other than upright. The closure may also prevent any fluid from permeating into the chamber if the insulating device is exposed to precipitation, other fluid, or submersed under water. This construction results in an insulating chamber that is substantially impervious to water and other liquids when the closure is sealed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Ryan Nixon, Mark D. Miller, Derek G. Sullivan, Kyle Edward Rogers, John Warren Dow, Jenny Huynh, Donald Edward Desroches, Chris Franks
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Publication number: 20240017908Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of the transportation and the storage of thermally labile goods such as pharmaceuticals, and to a container system and apparatus (40) employing a total loss evaporation agent such as dry ice. In particular, but not necessarily restricted thereto, the present invention relates to a container system and apparatus (40) for the transportation and the temperature controlled storage of ultra-low temperature, low volume, high value goods.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2021Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Edwin Francis TATTAM, Richard Darren WOOD, Jack WALTON, James Nathan JARVIS, Sean James AUSTERBERRY, Ross Malcom BEECH, Adam DELDERFIELD
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Publication number: 20240017909Abstract: A container for retrievably storing substances and retaining temperatures of the substances comprises a container body comprising a neck portion and a body portion, and a container cover comprising cover openings. The body portion comprises interior walls and an exterior wall disposed around the interior walls. The interior walls form chambers within the body portion. The neck portion comprises openings in a base wall of the neck portion. The openings lead into the chambers. Each of the interior walls is thermally isolated from the interior walls and the exterior wall. The interior walls and the exterior wall thermally isolate a substance for retaining a temperature of the substance stored in each of the chambers. The cover openings couple with the openings based on coupling the container cover with the neck portion. The container cover allows an independent retrieval of the substances from the chambers through the cover openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventor: ARIZECHUKWU NWOSU
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Publication number: 20240017910Abstract: A beverage receptacle configured to receive a beverage container, comprising a tubular body having a tubular portion and a base, a cavity within the tubular body adapted to receive the beverage container, a rubber sleeve at least partially surrounding the tubular portion of the tubular body, a bearing means adapted to bear on the beverage container, and wherein the beverage receptacle is formed of an insulating material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2021Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Nathan DORAN, Jayson PRIOR
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Publication number: 20240017911Abstract: A container system includes a case member extending between a first end and an opposite second end and including a hollow interior. A driving member is rotatable relative to the case member, and a first engagement member is engaged with the driving member. A second engagement member is positionable in the hollow interior of the case member and configured to engage with a dispensable material positionable in the hollow interior. The first engagement member and the second engagement member are configured to releasably engage with one another in an arrangement where rotation of the driving member relative to the case member moves the first engagement member and the second engagement member in the hollow interior relative to the case member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: Verity Packaging, Inc.Inventors: David Hurrle, Jun Zhang
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Publication number: 20240017912Abstract: A compostable capsule for making infusion or soluble beverages is provided. The compostable capsule has a cup in which an inner volume is defined. At least one substance to be infused or dissolved is contained in the inner volume. The cup has a bottom having an outlet opening, an inlet opening closed by a cover, and an inner base. The compostable capsule has an at least partially flexible sealing disc fastened on the inner base of the cup to ensure, with the cover, a seal of the inner volume. The cup, the cover and the sealing disc are made of a compostable material. Opening of the compostable capsule for outflow of a beverage is determined by an at least partial deformation of the sealing disc.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2021Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventor: Matteo SCHENONE
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Publication number: 20240017913Abstract: The present disclosure provides for end walls for a freight container. The end walls include those for a rear wall and a front wall for the freight container. The rear wall includes rear corner posts each having a recess to receive a rear door hinge in the rear corner post and a corner fitting mounting block. The rear wall further includes corner fittings each having a receiving block, a sill member connected to a first rear corner posts by a member hinge, a header member connected to a second rear corner posts by a member hinge, a first rear wall door and a second rear wall door. The front wall includes front corner posts having gussets, anti-racking blocks, corner fittings with receiving blocks, a sill member, a header member and a front wall door.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventor: George E. Kochanowski
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Publication number: 20240017914Abstract: A temporary wall system for use in temporarily converting a shipping container, such as a standard or high-cube intermodal container, into a living space or workspace, the shipping container having a substantially rectangular access opening having a perimeter, wherein the wall system comprises a wall having exterior dimensions suitable to allow the perimeter of the wall to at least substantially mate with the perimeter of the container's access opening, wherein the wall defines an access opening that is sized to allow an adult human to pass from one side of the wall to the other through the access opening, and the wall comprises a door that is mounted so that the door can be selectively moved between an open and a closed position; and a power hookup for powering one or more accessories supported by the wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: Irish Dawg Industries, LLCInventor: Harry Ralph Ford, III
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Publication number: 20240017915Abstract: Embodiments relate to the technical field of waste collection, in particular to waste collection equipment, which includes a temporary storage tank, a pressing tank and a pressing mechanism; the temporary storage tank is configured for receiving and temporarily storing wastes produced by die cutting equipment; the pressing tank is configured for carrying the wastes in the temporary storage tank; the pressing mechanism is configured for compressing the wastes in the pressing tank; the temporary storage tank is provided with a first blanking port, which is configured for communicating the temporary storage tank with the pressing tank; the first blanking port is provided with a first valve; and the first valve is configured for opening or closing the first blanking port to control whether the temporary storage tank discharges the wastes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Zhiyong Deng, Ruchu Yu, Yinyong Qiao
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Publication number: 20240017916Abstract: Recyclable identification systems and methods are disclosed. A recyclable identification system, for example, may include a collection vehicle having a container and an imaging system disposed on the collection vehicle and positioned on the collection vehicle to image objects as the objects pass into the container. The recyclable identification system may also include a transceiver and a controller communicatively coupled with the imaging system and the transceiver. The controller may receive a plurality of images from the imaging system, the plurality of images includes images of objects that have been dumped into the container; determine a location associated with the plurality of images; combine the video or the plurality of images with the location; select an image or images of interest from frames of the plurality of images that include images of recyclables; and transmit the image of interest to a cloud computing system via the transceiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: David Husen, Daniel Wintz, Miles Price, Alex Woolf, Jesse Tootell
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Publication number: 20240017917Abstract: Systems and methods for sanitizing, cleaning, and deodorizing the interior of a garbage can are provided. A device is provided that includes a housing and an adjustable nozzle configured to dispense a cleaning solution into the interior of the garbage can. Additionally, the device includes a power source such as a battery, as well as an electronic board that can enable and disable the nozzle. The device can be mounted to an underside of a lid of the garbage can, which allows solution to be sprayed downwardly into the interior of the garbage can and bags contained therein. The adjustable nozzle can be adjusted to a number of different spray patterns. When the solution of the device is depleted, it can be replaced for further use of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Keith R. Boye, Robert Godfrey, Jared Miller, Jeffrey J. Brickl
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Publication number: 20240017918Abstract: A system and method for a self-cleaning garbage can having a lid with an oscillating spray head attached to the inside of the lid, allowing the water sprayer to clean the interior sides and bottom of the garbage can without an individual having to be present or attend to the cleaning process, or adjusting the spray head to reach all surfaces during the cleaning process.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Verdi Antonio Cedeno, Elizabeth Perez Valdovinos
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Publication number: 20240017919Abstract: A stocker system having an active shelf module capable of accommodating a plurality of carriers and a control method thereof are provided. The stocker system may include a stocker body having at least one accommodation space therein; an active shelf module installed on the stocker body and having at least a portion extended or retracted in a forward and reverse direction; and a controller configured to extend the active shelf module to receive a carrier from the outside of the stocker body and control the active shelf module to accommodate the carrier in the accommodation space inside the stocker body.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: SEMES CO., LTD.Inventor: Seul LEE
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Publication number: 20240017920Abstract: Systems and methods are provided relating to a storage and retrieval system for selectively storing and accessing loads. The storage system having a dynamic structure of storage cells located in one or more of shelves. Shelves in the system are independently moveably attached to a structure of the system. The system also includes a crane arranged to move horizontally with an integrated transfer device, arranged to convey a stored load in a horizontal direction and then lift in a vertical direction. Methods of accessing a load in the system and storing a load in the system are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2021Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventor: David John STOKOWSKI
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Publication number: 20240017921Abstract: Some embodiments provide order fulfillment systems utilized in fulfilling orders for goods. The workstation can comprise: a storage structure configured to store totes; mobile robots configured to transport the totes; a buffering station configured to receive totes from the storage structure via the mobile robots and configured to load totes into a rack; and a dispense portal appurtenant to a parking area, the dispense portal configured to receive the rack from the buffering station and configured to present totes from the rack to the parking area.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: William J. Fosnight, Devin Lert, John G. Lert, JR., Stephanie Waite, Julian Warhurst, Brian Roth, Christopher Hofmeister, Mark Solomon
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Publication number: 20240017922Abstract: A gripping device for being suspended from a load handling device for lifting and moving containers stacked in stacks in a grid storage structure including a plurality of tracks arranged in a grid pattern above the stacks of containers. The gripping device including a frame having a top side and a bottom side. The frame has a substantially downwardly extending peripheral wall defining at least one opening through the top side and bottom side of the frame. A gripping mechanism is mounted to the peripheral wall and is configured to releasably grip a container from below the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2021Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: Ocado Innovation LimitedInventor: Richard FARR