With Content Applicator Or Dispenser Patents (Class 206/229)
  • Patent number: 7611011
    Abstract: Clean room cleaning articles such as PVA sponge brushes and pre-saturated wipers are packaged in a sealed container with a de-ionized water containing around 0.05 to 1% hydrogen peroxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Illinois ToolWorks, Inc.
    Inventor: John Skoufis
  • Patent number: 7607541
    Abstract: A portable liquid medication storage and dispensing unit includes a main container body with associated first and second lids. The first lid encloses a medicine dropper which is removably coupled to an outside wall of the main container body. The second lid provides access to the interior of the main container body. A plurality of stacked vials is introduced into the main container body when the second lid is open. Each of the stacked vials is filled with a pre-measured dosage of liquid medication and configured to allow the pre-setting of time for the user to take a particular medication dose. The vials may be secured and stacked within the main container body in a non-square or square matrix configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Inventors: Deborah Girgis, Victoria Lombardi
  • Patent number: 7607534
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for storing and dispensing a flowable substance. The device comprises a container comprising a base member and a cover member being sealingly connected with each other along the circumference of the container, a compartment for receiving the substance, and an open ended pocket area into which the substance is transferable from the compartment, and a cannula having an internal passageway being in fluid communication with the pocket for dispensing the substance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Marc Peuker, Arno Hohmann, Dieter Poschmann, Kerstin R. Janz
  • Publication number: 20090242432
    Abstract: A package for delivering a fuel additive, such as a pellet, to a fuel tank of a vehicle can comprise a guide member and a storage member. The guide member can be arranged into a generally flat configuration and into a generally channel-shaped or funnel-shaped configuration. The fuel additive can be transferred from the storage member to the guide member, which can direct the fuel additive toward an opening of the fuel tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventor: James R. Grebe
  • Patent number: 7584850
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a children's first aid kit suitable for treating minor scrapes and cuts. The compact kit is integral with a reusable cooling mechanism designed to provide a cooling sensation to the injured area. The kit is further integral with a supply of antiseptic medicine and bandages, and can be easily carried and made available in any situation. An optional applicator to dye the skin surrounding the wound to create a temporary design can be supplied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Inventor: James W. Turner
  • Patent number: 7578388
    Abstract: A retail or advertising display contains visual cues which convey the area of use and the method of use of a novel vertical pump-up dispenser to the consumer. Having a sponge or other substrate on top of the dispenser conveys the area of use of the dispenser. The dispenser has a large actuator surface designed to convey that it can deliver a composition to a broad substrate area, such as a sponge, in the consumer's hand without the consumer having to pick up the pump dispenser. Having a hand over the substrate and dispenser conveys the one-handed method of cleaning that the dispenser allows. There may be additional indicia of use, such as arrows pointing down. The retail display may contain the dispenser and the substrate packaged together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Tami O'Connell, Laura Itzkowitz, Ricardo Ruiz de Gopegui, Jodi Lynn Russell, Peddy Khatami, Agnete Enga, John Kiechel, Nasahn Sheppard
  • Publication number: 20090184010
    Abstract: A bathroom tissue including a tissue roll core substantially cylindrical in shape. The tissue roll core includes a void for receiving a rod of the standard sized bathroom tissue roll dispenser. The tissue roll core may be substantially impermeable to moisture and include an aperture. A dry tissue roll is wound about the tissue roll core. An opening in the wound dry tissue roll extends to the aperture. A wet tissue roll is housed within the tissue roll core, and may be accessed through the opening and aperture. The wet tissue roll may rotate independently of the dry tissue roll. The wet tissue roll may be pre-moistened with any suitable solution including at least one of a saline solution, alcohol, amphoteric surfactants, humectants, thickeners and preservatives. The bathroom tissue roll includes a weight, or the void is off-center, for orientating the bathroom tissue roll such that the opening is accessible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventor: Matthew Ross Palamountain
  • Publication number: 20090185851
    Abstract: A complete portable lightweight interior vehicle windshield/window cleaning kit that sits on the dash-board on any vehicle for use at anytime. This windshield/window cleaning kit cleans the interior windshield/windows on the vehicle. This interior vehicle windshield/window cleaning kit is housed within the body of different shapes, colors and sized animal creations. The synthetic filled animal creations will be different from all others, by having workable cleaning tools housed within its torso. Encased within the torso will be a squeegee, spray bottle for cleaning solution and a towel to wipe off excess fluid from the windshield/windows. This complete interior vehicle windshield/windows cleaning kit will be an improvement over other auto glass windshield cleaning devices, as this interior vehicle windshield/window cleaning kit will be accessible at all times to the driver by being of a size that it can be stored on the dashboard, on the console or in glove compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventors: Cordellia Mapalo, Don Carothers
  • Patent number: 7562773
    Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing rubber bands is disclosed, the dispenser comprising a lower container and an upper container. The lower container is open at a top end thereof and comprises at least one side wall and one bottom wall. The bottom wall has an upward facing inner surface. The upper container is likewise open at a top end thereof, and comprises at least one side wall and one bottom wall. The bottom wall includes an aperture therein and a downward-facing outer surface. The lower container encompasses a larger volume than the upper container, the difference between the volume of the two containers being essentially the storage volume for rubber bands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Inventor: Stephen Cotsalas
  • Patent number: 7559426
    Abstract: A packaging and applicator device for applying at least one substance may include: a support that includes at least one cavity configured to containing the substance; and an applicator that includes at least one cut out part of the support that is secured to the support at least before use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Jacques Habatjou
  • Publication number: 20090159470
    Abstract: Disposable urinary devices may be arranged in a nested stack and enclosed within a dispenser. Each of the urinary devices may include body that tapers from an inlet opening having a curled edge to an outlet opening. The dispenser may provide an enclosure which permits the stacked urinary devices to be transported without damage during ordinary handling and to provide a sanitary covering for the urinary devices during storage. The dispenser also includes a retainer to allow the urinary devices to be withdrawn one by one, while providing a sanitary storage enclosure for the remaining urinary devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventor: Saeid MONTAKHABI
  • Publication number: 20090159486
    Abstract: A package includes a refill for a device and a configuration of the package that resembles at least a portion of the device with which the refill functionally interacts. The configuration of the package is indicative of the device and does not include same. In addition, a method of identifying a renewable item for a rechargeable device includes the steps of providing a package including a structural configuration that resembles at least a portion of the rechargeable device with which the renewable item interacts and packaging the renewable item within the package. The rechargeable device is not carried by the structural configuration. Further, a packaging includes a first item and a structure that carries the first item and that resembles at least one portion of a second item with which the first item functionally interacts. A characteristic of the structure identifies the second item. The second item is not carried by the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventor: L. Nicholas Senter
  • Patent number: 7524516
    Abstract: The corrosion inhibiting mildew remover kit includes a premeasured amount of sodium perborate, a premeasured amount of a liquid inhibitor and a premeasured amount of a liquid blend. The premeasured amount of sodium perborate, the premeasured amount of liquid inhibitor, the premeasured amount of liquid blend and water combine to form an aqueous solution that can be applied to a mildew infected area. The aqueous solution removes mildew from a mildew infected area and does not cause corrosion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: El Sayed S. Arafat, Raymond D. Rose, Paul R. Roser
  • Patent number: 7506762
    Abstract: Disclosed is a dispensing package that has a plastic backing for maintaining the package in a substantially flat orientation. The plastic backing is adapted to have a label placed on its surface. A score through the label, which extends into the plastic backing, causes the package to open upon flexure. At least one additional score on the opposite side provides at least one metered opening in the package, where the number of scores and metered openings depends on the contents being dispensed. An additional seal can be placed over the score to prevent accidental opening or provide resealing of the package. Promotional pieces can be used as the additional seal. Absorbent material can be placed adjacent or over the score to provide controlled dispensing and application of the contents. The ends of the plastic backing can be configured as an applicator and/or a handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: The Tapemark Company
    Inventors: Donavon Nelson, Thomas J. Dombroski, William Weernink, Craig D. Bakken
  • Publication number: 20090039174
    Abstract: A fragrance dispensing assembly including a container having a sealed interior chamber containing porous reeds in a fragranced liquid. At least one buoyant member is coupled to one or more of the reeds. The porous reeds, buoyant member(s) and the fragranced liquid are put in the container and placed in contact with each other prior to sealing the container. To commence use of the fragrance dispensing assembly, the sealed container is opened and the buoyant member(s) elevate the coupled porous reeds within the liquid, thus providing additional portions of the pre-soaked porous reeds to extend from the opened container and begin instant and continuous fragrance dispensing to a room upon opening the sealed container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: Kelly Gaines, Andrea Garrison
  • Publication number: 20080302679
    Abstract: A solid toiletry applicator includes a holder having at least one holder tab extending radially outwardly; an elongated outer tubular member having a longitudinal slot; an elongated inner tubular member rotatably held within the outer tubular member and having a notched helical groove. The tab of the holder is configured for projection through the helical groove and into the elongated slot. The holder is movable relative to the inner and outer tubular members as the inner tubular member is rotated relative to the outer tubular member. The notched helical groove includes a notched lower edge and a smooth upper edge. Each one of the plurality of adjacent inclined sections is set off from another adjacent inclined section by a step. The step forms a backstop which prevents the holder tab from retreating downwardly past the backstop. The step defines an increment of advancement. The holder tab is adapted to glide along the notched lower edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: FRENCH TRANSIT, LTD.
    Inventor: Jerrold H. Rosenblatt
  • Publication number: 20080296178
    Abstract: The invention relates to a package (1, 1?, 1?, 1??, 1??) for distributing and storing a plurality of compressible sanitary products (3), the package comprising at least one compressible sanitary product and at least one resilient member (50, 52, 54, 56, 58) for exerting a compression force on at least one of the sanitary products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: Susanna Hammarroth, Angela Hjerpe, Erik Yngvesson
  • Publication number: 20080283424
    Abstract: Packaging for ready-to-use compound products which consists of a container (1) open in the upper part, a dispenser (11) and an element (21) which define an inner compartment (18) for a first component of the product and other inner compartments (23, 24) for other components of the product. The container (1) is closed by a film (17) which is adhered to the flanged edge (3) of the lateral wall (2) of the container (1); the compartment (23) is closed by means of the sliding element (21) which defines, at the same time, the compartment (24), closed by the same closure element (17) of the container (1) or by an independent closure element, the compartment (24) can be provided with. When the other inner compartments (23, 24) are closed it is impossible that their content mixes with the content of the inner compartment (18).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2006
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: DEVELPACK S.R.L.
    Inventors: Antonio Palamara, Mariantonia Cotronei
  • Publication number: 20080243015
    Abstract: The invention provides a breath testing device which includes a visual indicating agent which changes color in the presence of an odor associated with bad breath, such as sulfur and ammonia odors. An example of the visual indicating agent is 4,4?-bis(dimethylamino)-benzhydrol (Michler's hydrol or BDMB) and related dyes having a similar chemical structure. The indicating agent is applied to a substrate which is then inserted into a tube or straw, or which covers one end of a straw. When a user with bad breath blows into the tube or straw, the indicating agent will change color. The breath testing devices provide a quick and affordable means for a user to test their breath, and they may be packaged in discreet, pocket-sized dispensers which can be carried in a pocket or purse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: John Gavin MacDonald, Kevin Peter McGrath, RameshBabu Boga
  • Publication number: 20080230408
    Abstract: A device for applying a liquid, pasty or other flowable substance includes a pack with a receiving section comprising a wet portion for receiving the substance and a closure section defining a dry portion. The closure section is separated from the receiving section by a tear line. The wet portion is separated from the dry portion by means of a separation element comprising an orifice closed off by a closure element which is releasable from the separation element after tearing open the pack along the tear line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventor: Alberto C. Sogaro
  • Publication number: 20080190789
    Abstract: An air freshener package for containing an air freshener and a fragrance emitting substance. The blister type package has one compartment for the air freshener unit and another sample compartment forming a bubble or blister for a separate sample of the scent emitting material. The air freshener unit and sample compartment have a corresponding fragrance. The sample compartment forms a pressure responsive selected area on the package and is designed of a rupturable ventable material. The sample compartment can be deformed by finger pressure decreasing the volume of the compartment and thereby causing a puff of scented air to exhaust to atmosphere through a discharger opening. In an alternate embodiment, the finger pressure is sufficient to rupture a fragrance containing bead filled with fragrance air or liquid which emits a fragrance which is released through a vent or a pin hole formed in the second sample compartment to the environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2005
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: ASHLAND LICENSING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, LLC.
    Inventors: Daniel D'Amico, Jeremy R. Brookes, David Sissom
  • Publication number: 20080169220
    Abstract: A packaged kit for storing an instant fragrance dispensing assembly includes a storage container having a sealed interior chamber containing porous reeds in a fragranced liquid. The porous reeds and the fragranced liquid are put in the storage container, placed in contact with each other, and the storage container is sealed. The packaged kit provides instant and continuous fragrance to a room by opening the sealed storage container and transferring the porous reeds and the fragranced liquid from the storage container to a holding container. A portion of the porous reeds extend from the holding container and release the fragrance from the exposed fragrant liquid into the surrounding area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventor: Kelly Gaines
  • Publication number: 20080169209
    Abstract: Devices, methods and kits are disclosed for both providing antiseptic and adhesive to a skin surface in one step. Various kits are presented to contain the combination adhesive-antiseptic solution. The applications of the kit include the prepping of a penis prior to the fitting of an external condom catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventor: Jamie Glen House
  • Publication number: 20080153602
    Abstract: A hand wielded weapon including a flexible elongated lanyard with connector means for receiving an innocuous container and keys and/or other objects, the container configured for releasably dispensing upon sufficient impact a selected substance capable of marking for identification of, distracting, and/or temporarily incapacitating, an assailant. The lanyard provides increased length for distancing the user from the assailant when using the weapon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventor: Duc Doan
  • Publication number: 20080148948
    Abstract: The invention proposes to dispense a substance from a container (1) filled with a single portion of a substance. The container comprises a preformed deformable body, preferably made of sheet material, defining a filling cavity which body has an opening (6) and an integral planar circumferential rim (5) surrounding said opening, which opening is closed by a cover sheet (7) which is sealed to the circumferential rim (5) by means of a circumferential sealing seam (10). The container with the substance is opened by making use of the deformability of the cover sheet (7). A support surface supports the cover sheet (7) except at the position of a recess (10b). The recess (10b) is positioned at least over a part of the circumferential sealing seam. Upon compression of the container body the substance is pressurized and the cover sheet (7) bulges out into the recess (10b) such that the sealing seam (10) is broken at the location where the bulge is formed resulting in the container being open.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Lucas Alphonsus Maria Evers, Edouard Sterngold
  • Patent number: 7383948
    Abstract: A paint brush cleaning accessory that includes a supporting mechanism for supporting the bristle portion of a paint brush entirely below the surface of a volume of a cleaning solvent within a cleaning solvent container while ensuring the tip ends of the bristle portion of the bristle portion are suspended above the bottom surface of the cleaning solvent container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Inventor: Janice Richardson
  • Patent number: 7374039
    Abstract: A towelette assembly includes a flexible towelette and a barrier material. The towelette is pre-moistened with a first fluid, and includes a cavity, an external surface, and an opposite internal surface. The cavity is defined at least partially within the towelette by the internal surface. The barrier material is positioned at least partially within the cavity. The barrier material encapsulates a second fluid within the cavity such that the barrier material is between the towelette inner surface and the second fluid. The barrier material is substantially impervious to the first and second fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Inventor: Robert Theodore Farmer
  • Patent number: 7374040
    Abstract: The present invention is a packaging article that includes a first chamber defined by a sealed connection between a first film and a second film, a second chamber defined by a sealed connection between a third film and a fourth film, where the third film at least partially abuts the second film, and a third chamber defined by a sealed connection between the first film and the fourth film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignees: 3M Innovative Properties Company, 3M ESPE AG
    Inventors: Robert Lee, Brian A. Shukla, Robert W. Petrich, Arno Hohmann, Marc Peuker, John W. Dubbe
  • Publication number: 20080110775
    Abstract: Various stiffness characteristics of removable and replaceable absorbent core components used with disposable absorbent articles are disclosed. The replaceable core component can be constructed with bending stiffness characteristics making it easier to install in a diaper chassis. In other instances, a relatively stiff insertion tool may also be used to engage a relatively flexible replaceable core component to aid with insertion of the replacaeable core component into the diaper chassis. Aspects of the present disclosure involve replaceable core components alone or in combination with insertion tools having bending stiffness characteristics that reduce the likelihood of buckling and/or folding while installing the replaceable core component into the diaper chassis. The present disclosure also provides methods for testing replaceable core components and/or insertion tools to evaluate the bending stiffness characteristics associated therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Theodora Beck, Andrea Breitenbach, Janet Madge Roller, Gary Dean LaVon, Thomas Henrich, Lisa Beth Gleason, Stephen Lebeuf Hardie, Gerald Alfred Young
  • Publication number: 20080087560
    Abstract: Disclosed is a disinfectant wipe dispenser. The dispenser may assist in the prevention of nosocomial infection transmission, such as staff and MRSA infections. Such a dispenser may comprise a housing for holding disinfectant wipes and a fastener. The fastener may be adapted to removably attach the housing to a medical implement and/or an article of clothing. For example, the housing may be attached to a stethoscope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Rita Kelly
  • Publication number: 20080087561
    Abstract: A topping tool assembly comprises a bag support defining a tapered receptacle having an open bag receiving end and an open dispensing end narrower than the bag receiving end, a mounting bracket fixed to the bag support, and an anchor bracket, wherein the mounting bracket and the anchor bracket are adapted such that the mounting bracket removably mounts onto the anchor bracket. The topping tool assembly is installed in a kitchen or other food preparation area by attaching the anchor bracket to a suitable supporting surface, and it receives and supports a pastry bag in a generally vertical orientation such that a top of the pastry hag is exposed through the bag receiving end of the bag support and a bottom decorative tip of the pastry bag protrudes from the bottom dispensing end of the bag support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: RICH PRODUCTS CORPORATION
    Inventors: James Faller, Christopher V. Tirone, Gerald Oehman
  • Patent number: 7353968
    Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing rubber bands is disclosed, the dispenser comprising a lower container and an upper container. The lower container is open at a top end thereof and comprises at least one side wall and one bottom wall. The bottom wall has an upward facing inner surface. The upper container is likewise open at a top end thereof, and comprises at least one side wall and one bottom wall. The bottom wall includes an aperture therein and a downward-facing outer surface. The lower container encompasses a larger volume than the upper container, the difference between the volume of the two containers being essentially the storage volume for rubber bands. A method of use is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Inventor: Stephen Cotsalas
  • Publication number: 20080035499
    Abstract: A fluidic device includes a first material defining a first region, a second material defining a second region that is separated from the first region, and a connector coupled between the first region and the second region. The connector includes a brittle material and has an open end and a closed end, the open end being disposed in the second region, the closed end being disposed in the first region. The first region is closed off from the second region by the closed end of the connector. The connector is configured such that when the closed end of the connector is broken, the connector defines a passage from the first region to the second region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventor: Kuo-Yao Weng
  • Publication number: 20080023025
    Abstract: A cosmetic sampler used for both the application of a cosmetic product and for the subsequent blending of the applied cosmetic product is disclosed. The cosmetic sampler is comprised of an applicator formed of a shaft with two opposing end sections. One of the end sections is coated (preferably saturated or impregnated) with at least one desired cosmetic product, for example eye shadow and/or face powder, while the other end section is clean and uncontaminated. An applicator that contains a pre-loaded cosmetic product (such as lipstick) on an end of the applicator, and that further comprises a top that is used to cover the sample cosmetic product and to also reverse to go on the other end to extend the handle is also disclosed. A preloaded applicator that contains a cosmetic product (such as powder) already on/in the surface of the applicator and that is also contained in a clear top pouch or bag is further disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas R. Burtzlaff, Catholyn T. Griffiths, Cathleen M. Leauby
  • Patent number: 7320398
    Abstract: A device can be especially designed for storing and dispensing dental materials. The device comprises a container comprising a first and a second film which form at least one first chamber for receiving a first substance and a recess that is separated from the chamber and serves to remove the first substance. The separation area between the recess and the first chamber is provided with a passage area that can be opened in a selective manner. The first chamber contains at least one additional container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Espe AG
    Inventors: Mathias Bertl, Marc Peuker, Gabriele Hager
  • Patent number: 7310841
    Abstract: A stationery assembly includes a body and a partition formed on a bottom of the body for closing the body. A sound device is received in the chamber. A stapler is upwardly secured on a bottom of the body. A lighting device is mounted in a front end of the body. A first trough is defined in a top of the body. A second trough and a third trough are respectively defined in two opposite sides of the body. A first insertion, a second insertion and a third insertion are respectively and partially inserted into the first trough, the second trough and the third trough. A fourth trough is defined in a rear end of the body and a fourth insertion is partially inserted into the fourth trough. The body, the first insertion, the second insertion, the third insertion and the fourth insertion are assembled to form a dolphin model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Big Elephant Mold, Industry Co, Ltd.
    Inventor: Elephant Chen
  • Publication number: 20070205118
    Abstract: A kit provides implements for applying a decorative laminate to a target surface. The kit comprises an applicator adapted to hold a roll of surface covering material and to apply the surface covering material to a target surface. The kit also comprises instructions for the application of a surface covering material to the target surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Inventors: Roxanne Drago Westendorf, Julie Ann Toms, Michael Bernard Dugas, Amy Michelle Martini, Troy Lee Nimrick, Jonathan Javier Calderas, Kubica Penelope Guevara, Mark John Steinhardt, Grady Daniel McCarthy, John Vincent Fontana, Penny Michelle Bakhit, Erin Carmel Daley, Jose A. Baldan, Robert Blake Leftwich
  • Patent number: 7243789
    Abstract: A unit dose package for applying a material with an applicator having a separate material and applicator portion. In one embodiment, a plurality of material wells is used to mix different materials to be dispensed with an applicator. In an embodiment the plurality of material wells are concentric. In another embodiment a portion of the cover is removable. In another embodiment, a material well is squeezed to dispense the material onto an applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Centrix, Inc.
    Inventor: John J. Discko, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7234592
    Abstract: A cartridge for photographic processing agents, which is formed of containers for photographic processing agents and a storage box for housing the containers in any selected dispositions in the box, in which at least one of the containers is provided with at least one recess on an outer side thereof, and at least one opening is formed on the storage box corresponding to the recess of the container housed in the storage box, and in which the cartridge having the recess in the container and the opening corresponding to recess in the storage box prevents the cartridge from being erroneously loaded to an automatic photo-processor; and a container for a photographic processing agent usable in the cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Fujifilm Corporation
    Inventors: Hiroki Ide, Kikuo Andoh, Toru Kenmotsu, Satoshi Hori
  • Patent number: 7219801
    Abstract: A mascara kit for applying mascara to numerous person's eyelashes. The mascara kit includes a kit container for holding: a mascara container, a cleanable palette suitable for receiving mascara, and a brush having bristles arrayed in a concave shape. In one form, the brush includes a handle with an axis such that the axis aligns with a focus of the concave shape of the bristles. To use the mascara kit, an amount of mascara is transferred from the mascara container to a clean palette. Next, a user applies the amount of mascara from the palette to her eyelashes with a clean applicator. Further, for another mascara application another user can transfer an amount of mascara to either the cleansed palette or that user can dispose of the palette and use another palette to transfer an amount of mascara from the mascara container to the palette.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Inventor: Brenda Aarons Christian
  • Patent number: 7208209
    Abstract: The invention teaches a container formed from a synthetic substrate. The synthetic substrate is substantially tear resistant and includes polyethylene and inorganic minerals. The synthetic substrate is cut and scored to form a container blank of desired shapes and sizes. At least some portion of the container blank is coated with an adhesive. The container blank is folded and or otherwise manipulated so that at least some portion of the container blank is secured to another surface of the container blank to form a partially closed container with at least one opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Meadwestvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Andrew Parrotta, Robert Larry Flowers
  • Patent number: 7160674
    Abstract: A bundle for simultaneous refilling of chemicals for processing color photography silver halide materials in an automatic processing apparatus, wherein the bundle comprises at least one bottle with the refilling solution for a color developer and at least two bottles with refilling solutions for a bleach-fixing bath, characterized in that the bottle with the refilling solution for the color developer comprises more than 60 g of color developer substance per 1 L of bottle volume, is distinguished in that the capacity of the bundle is increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: A&O Imagining Solutions GmbH
    Inventor: Ralf Wichmann
  • Patent number: 7086528
    Abstract: A device for storing and applying material, especially dental material, comprises a first zone comprising a first and a second film that define at least one first chamber that receives a first substance, and a pouch separated from the chamber for withdrawing the first substance. The separation between the pouch and the first chamber is provided with a through opening that can be selectively opened. The device further comprises a second zone with a second chamber that is not linked with the first section by way of a through opening that can be selectively opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: 3M ESPE AG
    Inventors: Gioacchino Raia, Reinhold Nowak, Marc Peuker
  • Patent number: 7083044
    Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a deep-set paint tray 22 having a cover 24 with a lip 32 positioned on the periphery for engaging the lip 26 of the deep-set paint roller pan 22. The deep-set paint roller pan 22 has a depth on the shallow end exceeding the diameter of a paint roller handle 34 thereby providing means for positioning a paint roller 18 within the tray prior to sealing the cover 24 to the tray. The flexible cover 24 provides means whereby air can be expelled from the interior by pressing on the middle of the cover as the cover is snapped onto the deep-set paint roller pan lip 26. The present invention 10 eliminates the need to clean the pan 22 and the roller 18 intermittently during a painting job. In addition, the pan 22 and roller 18 are more environmentally friendly because the pan and roller do not need to be cleaned since the cover 24 hermetically seals to the deep-set paint roller pan, therefore enabling the paint 14 to be stored with the roller in the tray for extended periods of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Inventors: Richard Kilian, William Stockburger
  • Patent number: 7070055
    Abstract: A packaging for two or more items includes a sleeve defining a first compartment configured to accommodate a first item. One or more ends of the sleeve is open or configured to be opened. The sleeve is formed by bringing together two longitudinal edge portions of a sheet and fixing the two longitudinal edge portions together. The packaging also includes a second compartment substantially external to the first compartment. The second compartment is configured to accommodate a second item and includes an opening that opens into the first compartment. The packaging may be associated with at least the first item and the second item so as to form an assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Marc Lechanoine, Olivier Tkacz, Philippe Strebelle
  • Patent number: 7048114
    Abstract: A contact lens carrying case comprises first and second storage portions, pivotally attached to each other, along with a latch mechanism for maintaining the first and second portions in a closed orientation. The first portion has a work surface exposed to a user when the case is in the open orientation on which the user can place lens maintenance paraphernalia, and has at least one lens cleaning depression located in the work surface in which a lens can be washed or rinsed. A drawer may be located below the work surface for storage. The second portion contains first and second contact lens storage areas for respectively storing an inventory of right and left contact lenses. A central storage area is located between the contact lens storage areas for storage of ancillary materials, including lens cleaning/rinsing solution, a portable lens case, and or eyeglasses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Inventor: Jenny Prottas
  • Patent number: 7048225
    Abstract: A paper towel roll having a width of 12.7 to 15.24 centimeters (5 to 6 inches) is provided, along with a holder configured to hold the roll. The holder is composed of a plastic resin molded in a flattened condition and including a pair of arm portions that are folded outward to support the roll. A first version of the holder includes a pair of separate sections, with the arm portions extending toward one another and overlapping as the sections are brought together. A second version is molded as an integral structure, with the two arm portions extending in a common direction from a frame including an aperture in which one arm portion extends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Inventor: Nicholas A. Delfino
  • Patent number: 6959808
    Abstract: A dose package for applying a material with an applicator having a separate material and applicator portion. In one embodiment, a portion of a cover is removable, exposing the material and applicator. In another embodiment, a plurality of material wells are used to mix different materials to be dispensed with an applicator. In another embodiment, a material well is squeezed to dispense the material onto an applicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: Centrix, Inc.
    Inventor: John J. Discko, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6957958
    Abstract: An applicator having an applicator end portion and a material end portion. The material end portion forms a container holding a material to be applied with the applicator end portion. Upon separating the material end portion from the handle portion of the applicator, a container is formed which is used to dip the applicator end portion of the applicator into. The present invention is particularly applicable to the dispensing of medicaments, and in particular, dental materials. A single dose of material is integrally formed within the applicator and sealed until ready for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Centrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon Rowe, William B. Dragan
  • Patent number: 6951276
    Abstract: A pack for concentrates of a plurality of photographic processing chemicals comprising a carton of standard height, width and depth, in which at least two chemicals bottles are disposed alongside one another, with their outlet openings situated at the same height (viewed from the carton base) and a predetermined distance apart from one another, wherein one carton side comprises features which permit a smooth mounting onto a specially provided surface of the processing unit and docking to the processing unit in one way only, allows almost automatic replenishing of the photographic processing solutions in the processing unit in combination with easiest handling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: AgfaPhoto GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Dieter Danner, Detlef Ehrenberg, Wilfried Hehn, Stefan Huber, Ralf Wichmann, Bernd Zeier