Closure Structure Specified For Stacking Patents (Class 206/508)
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Patent number: 11964805Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a container for retort food and, more specifically, to a container for retort food including: a container body in which food may be input and stored; and an inner cap covering the container body. The inner cap covering the container body has a predetermined depth, and thus, effective sterilization may be performed during a retort processing process, overflow of the food in the container body may be prevented, and there is an advantage in satisfying regulations regarding a packing space ratio.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2020Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: CJ CHEILJEDANG CORPORATIONInventors: Ki Pyo Kim, Yong Hwan Kim, Kyoung Sik Cho, Kwang Soo Park, Byung Kook Lee
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Patent number: 11958666Abstract: The present invention is directed to a child resistant double seam container lid including an adapter ring for securely affixing to the double seam top rim of conventional double seamed containers that will be difficult for children to open, yet readily openable by adults. More particularly, a one-piece, two-piece, and three-piece child resistant double seam affixable container lid is provided having a first piece lid portion first, a second piece adapter ring locking member second piece and optionally a third piece securing unit piece, with rotational alignment indicators, and optional additional integral features such as a liquid measuring cup feature, a liquid tight lid feature, a threaded lid portion, a replaceable double seam container lid portion and a double seam container lid locking member adapter ring securely affixable to the double seam container.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2020Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: N2 PACKAGING SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: David P. Sibley, Randy S. Martin, Michael G. Standlee
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Patent number: 11952179Abstract: Containers for storing food in a storage compartment may include a base portion of the container. The storage compartment is sealed with a film to get the food stored in the storage compartment fresh. The container further includes a reversible lid that is able to attach to the base portion of the container in two different configurations. In a first configuration the reversible lid attaches to the base portion without affecting the seal created by the film. In a second configuration the reversible lid attaches to the base portion when the lid is inverted and the film is removed from the base portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: D6 LLCInventors: Edward C. Dominion, Martin L. Troudt, Ben McGregor
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Patent number: 11944707Abstract: Capsule forming machines that form a dual dosage capsule have superimposed upper and lower plates that are each rotatable about an axis of rotation. Each of the upper and lower plates define a plurality of voids for receiving a shell body or a capsule member of a capsule that are positioned to define a plurality of stations. A first distribution device is operatively positioned at one of the plurality of stations of each of the upper and lower plates and an actuator is operatively connected to either of the upper or lower plates. The actuator lifts and lowers the upper plate or the lower plate relative to the other plate and/or pivots the upper plate or the lower plate relative to the other plate transverse to the rotational axis to move a capsule assembly station thereof toward to the other plate and then away from the other plate at predetermined times.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2019Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Gel Cap Technologies, LLCInventor: John Puckett
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Patent number: 11939110Abstract: A stackable container lid includes a top surface defining a flat surface plane without an upward protrusion, at least one recess in the top surface, a bottom surface including a rib structure adjacent a perimeter, and at least one nest segment integrated with the rib structure and protruding from the rib structure. The container lid is readily stackable with other container lids and is suited for handling with automation equipment.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: MONOFLO INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Axel Sommer
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Patent number: 11931540Abstract: The present disclosure proposes a pen-like assembly of caps for cleaning and protecting needle-free iv-connectors, with an extended shelf life. An enhanced gas-tightness in sealing is arranged in-between successively arranged caps that are engaged together. A first approach is based on enhancing geometric compliance between striking surfaces, by contacting one or more material components that have different respective Shore hardness values. A second approach is based on meandering and extending a possible fluid communication route from a cavity inside a cap towards surroundings of the assembly. A third approach includes the provision of the fluid communication route with an adhesive or sealant to achieve a gas-tight sealing. A fourth approach includes circumferentially covering junctions with one or more covers that are substantially gas impermeable.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2023Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Asset Medical International, Inc.Inventors: Mehmet Tüysüz, Ahmet Reha Basaran
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Patent number: 11929297Abstract: An electronic assembly includes a first printed wiring board (PWB) on a first side of the electronic assembly, and a first stiffener secured to the first PWB. The electronic assembly also includes a second PWB on a second side of the electronic assembly, opposite the first side, a second stiffener secured to the second PWB, and a center stiffener seated in the second stiffener and between the first stiffener and the second stiffener. The center stiffener has a first side facing the first stiffener, a second side that is opposite the first side and facing the second stiffener, a first end, and a second end, opposite the first end. Electronic devices are secured to the center stiffener. The center stiffener dissipates heat from the electronic devices, and the electronic devices include power dies.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2020Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATIONInventors: Hebri Vijayendra Nayak, Scott C. Wohlfarth, Michael Anthony Futrell
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Patent number: 11913595Abstract: An organizer includes a first base including a first rear portion and first side walls together defining a first interior volume and a first opening to the first interior volume and a first cover dimensioned to engage the first side walls of the first base to occlude the first opening to the first interior volume with the first cover in a closed position. The organizer also includes removable containers dimensioned to occupy the first interior volume. Each of the removable containers includes a base including a rear portion and side walls together defining an interior volume and an opening to the interior volume. Each of the removable containers includes a cover dimensioned to engage the side walls of the base to occlude the opening to the interior volume of the removable container with the cover in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Inventor: Frank Joseph Tortorella
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Patent number: 11877985Abstract: Disclosed is an infant feeding bottle having a means of mixing powdered baby formula, or other substance, at individually separate times, within any of multiple internal chambers which may be filled with water or other liquid. A user operates the device by removing one of a plurality of attached powder dispensers and pouring its contents, through an open loading portal, directly into one of the chambers within a cylinder main body. A canister top is fabricated with an off-center nipple and, when secured to the cylinder main body, prevents spillage of contents of the chambers. The user selects and detaches one of the plurality of powder dispensers, combines its contents with water or other liquid in a selected chamber, mixes thoroughly, and dispenses to an infant, as necessary. Thus, there are provided multiple uses of the same bottle at different times.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2021Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Inventor: Sophia L White
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Patent number: 11858687Abstract: A storage device which has a plurality of storage containers, which include at least one first storage container and at least one second storage container. The container housings have, on the outer faces thereof, an identical, uniform housing fastening interface, to which a first handle is attached in order to form a first storage container, and to which a second handle is attached in order to form a second storage container. The first handle is a pivotable carrying handle, around which a hand can grip. The second handle is designed as a pull handle which cannot be gripped, which has a grip strip behind which the fingers of a hand can grip.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2018Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: TANOS GmbHInventors: Markus Barabeisch, Patrick Schmittmann, Edwin Bunnik
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Patent number: 11834239Abstract: Provided herein is reusable dispenser lid. The reusable dispenser lid can be removably fitted to the mouth of a container containing a fluid.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: PSIMOS, INC.Inventors: Aleksei Valentinovich Kramarenko, Mikhaylov Dmitry Mikhaylovich, Gordeev Vladimir Vladimirovich, Stolyarov Alexander Dmitrevich, Paul Ostling, Ilman Shazhaev
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Patent number: 11834257Abstract: A stackable container system is configured to provide stacked receptacles for receiving bulk material therein. The stackable container system includes a first receptacle configured to provide a respective stacked receptacle. The first receptacle includes a receptable bottom, a receptable top, and a receptacle side extending along an upright container axis between the receptacle bottom and top, with the first receptacle presenting a container chamber. The receptacle top is configured to at least partly support another one of the stacked receptacles stacked relative thereto along the upright container axis. The receptacle top and the receptacle side have, respectively, a top peripheral margin and a side peripheral margin that extend laterally about the upright container axis, with at least part of the top peripheral margin being laterally outboard of the side peripheral margin.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2022Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Custom Metalcraft, Inc.Inventors: Clark Austin Holden, Deborah Nichole Holden, Rodney Arthur Mease, Peter Joseph Brunn, Gregory Paul Stout, Dwayne Holden
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Patent number: 11820592Abstract: An intelligent sterilization, deodorization and carbon-releasing reduction garbage bin includes a bin body, a bin cover disposed on the bin body, a solution storage chamber and a spray head. The spray head is disposed on a wall of the bin body or on the bin cover. By disposing an inner bucket and/or a garbage bag each with a liquid storage cavity, a molding groove, the liquid storage chamber, the spray head and an intelligent control device, the solution storage chamber being for storing a sterilization and deodorization solution, and the spray head being for spraying the solution stored in the liquid storage chamber, which can filter out water in garbage uninterruptedly and spray a special liquid with effects of sterilization, deodorization and carbon-releasing reduction into the garbage as needed and in an automatic timed and quantitative manner, thereby comprehensively playing multiple beneficial effects in sterilization, deodorization and carbon-releasing reduction.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2022Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: BUGU CALLING TECHNOLOGY (HANGZHOU) CO., LTD.Inventor: Tian Xu
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Patent number: 11794959Abstract: A moisture tight container includes a container body and a lid preferably linked to the body by a hinge. The body and lid include at least a first seal and a second seal in series to provide a moisture tight seal between the body and the lid. The first seal includes mating of thermoplastic-to-thermoplastic sealing surfaces of the body and lid respectively. The second seal includes mating of thermoplastic-to-elastomeric sealing surfaces of the body and lid, respectively, or of the lid and body, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: CSP Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan R. Freedman, Donald Lee Huber, Brian Tifft, Franklin Lee Lucas, Jr.
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Patent number: 11758994Abstract: A storage container includes a rigid bottom, a first side wall, a second side wall, a third side wall, a fourth side wall and a top, wherein the first, second, third and fourth side walls each comprise primarily fabric. The top defines an opening to an interior of the storage container. A rigid exterior frame includes a first side wall frame portion connected to the first side wall, a second side wall frame portion connected to the second side wall, a first top frame portion, and a second top frame portion, the first top frame portion interconnecting the first side wall frame portion and the second side wall frame portion, the second top frame portion interconnecting the first side wall frame portion and the second side wall frame portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2019Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: BIG TIME PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Jarrod Thomas Streng, Christopher Weed, Mark Butts, Ryan Kubica, James Blake Fievet, Jing Li
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Patent number: 11737599Abstract: A food delivery apparatus includes a domed shell that defines an interior space. A thermal storage device is secured to the shell so as to direct heat downward to food within the interior space.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2017Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: EGC OPERATING COMPANY LLCInventors: Brian Christopher Biller, Michael Bartos, Richard L. Dudman
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Patent number: 11702245Abstract: A container lid is provided herein having structurally reinforcing ribs therein. The ribs increase the strength of the lid across a central region thereof. Specifically, the lid can have an outer perimeter and the ribs can be spaced inwardly from the outer perimeter. The inwardly spaced ribs can provide a distinct look for consumer differentiation. Additionally, the ribs can be arcuate so that they generally follow a curvature of the outer perimeter of the lid. As such, a label region within the lid central region is preserved, while the lid is still strengthened by the ribs.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLCInventors: Michele M. Dziaba, Andrew Thomas Tilton, Jeffrey A. Johnson, Joseph M. Miskovic
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Patent number: 11638998Abstract: A transfer system includes a hand that supports a workpiece to be transported; an arm that moves the hand; a scanning controller that moves the hand by the arm along a scanning direction that intersects sides which are provided to be fixed to the hand and not parallel with each other, such that the sides pass a known reference position in a transfer path of the workpiece; and a position detector that detects a positional deviation of the hand in a direction intersecting the scanning direction, based on a timing at which one of the side reaches the reference position and a timing at which the other side reaches the reference position RP, while the scanning controller is moving the hand.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2019Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: KABUSHIKI KAISHA YASKAWA DENKIInventors: Takashi Minami, Yoshiki Kimura
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Patent number: 11628972Abstract: A container lid and base assembly includes lid and base stacking features, as well as base chamfers that align with vents provided in the lid. When a plurality of the container assemblies is stacked, the lid and base stacking features nest with each other, while the chamfers align with corresponding vents in the stacked assemblies so that none of the vents is blocked by a next-higher container assembly. The stacking features can be centrally located, and the vents can be peripherally located. A plurality of the container assemblies can have differing sizes and/or shapes, while including mutually compatible stacking features, thereby enabling container assemblies of differing sizes to be stacked without blocking any of the vents thereof. The vents can be holes or “C” vents. The lid and/or base can be manufacturable by thermoforming. The lid and base can be separate, or joined by a hinge.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2021Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Waddington North America, Inc.Inventor: Russell L. Simms, II
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Patent number: 11623795Abstract: Containers for storing food in a storage compartment may include a base portion of the container. The storage compartment is sealed with a film to get the food stored in the storage compartment fresh. The container further includes a reversible lid that is able to attach to the base portion of the container in two different configurations. In a first configuration the reversible lid attaches to the base portion without affecting the seal created by the film. In a second configuration the reversible lid attaches to the base portion when the lid is inverted and the film is removed from the base portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2020Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: D6 Inc.Inventors: Edward C. Dominion, Martin L. Troudt, Ben McGregor
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Patent number: 11608216Abstract: A device and system that can perform bi-directional gas and fluid communication, thereby preventing the accidental spill and splash of sloshing liquids through the sip-hole orifice of a liquid container and/or the sip-hole orifice of its lid, but that still allows liquid to flow through the sip-hole. This is achieved by cutting into the sip-hole, extending the sip-hole and creating a tubular flow-path or labyrinth flow-path that can channel and direct the flow of liquid into a controlled and desired flow and rate via an inlet configured to do so, and by adding a removable plug. These elements help to buffer and deflect sloshing liquid thereby minimizing or preventing the accidental release of liquid, and in many cases improving the purposeful flow of liquid back into the container.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2015Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Inventor: Alfred M. Santos, III
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Patent number: 11596250Abstract: A modular storage system includes a number of receptacles and lids with different sizes and features that are interchangeably coupleable to each other in a stacking arrangement. A first lid has slits to provide access to a receptacle and a second lid has a suction cup and is structured to be interchangeably coupleable to the receptacle and the first lid. A user can remove the second lid from the top of the first lid and secure the second lid to the bottom of the receptacle with the suction cup secured to an external surface. A third lid includes an opening covered by a deflectable membrane. The membrane prevents liquid from spilling from the opening if the receptacle is knocked over. A straw can be inserted through the membrane and opening to provide further functionality.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2021Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: MorePeas LLCInventors: Allison Jane Fadden, Jessica Lyne Severt, Adam Abraham Jossem
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Patent number: 11591135Abstract: A canister including a lid and storage canister. The lid incorporates a gasket that is overmolded onto the lid during its manufacture. The gasket is exposed on both the upper and lower surfaces of the lid in order to provide a non-slip surface at the top portion of the lid and a sealing surface at the bottom of the lid for sealing a storage canister.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2020Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: InterDesign, Inc.Inventors: Sara Czukal McBride, Terry Michael Bailey, Radu Alexandru Ghiorghie, Frank Curtis Kraska
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Patent number: 11571091Abstract: A cutting board with one or more cut-out sections is provided. Each cut-out is defined by a ledge, and one or more containers may be installed in a cut-out, by engaging their rims/edges with a cut-out ledge. After installation, and during use of the cutting board, no container extends above a work surface of the cutting board. Therefore, food ingredients, remnants, scraps, and so on can be easily and directly scraped or otherwise moved from the work surface to the installed containers. A portion of the cutting board that comprises the work surface is placed on a counter or other support and may be weighted to offset the weight of the containers, which overlie open space or an area lower than the counter (e.g., a sink).Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2020Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: TidyBoard LLCInventors: Matthew Charles, Mark Van Velzen, William Charles
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Patent number: 11576287Abstract: A solid state drive apparatus includes a case including a base and side walls extending upward along a circumference of the base, an electrostatic prevention structure of a metal pillar spaced apart from the side walls and protruding from at least a partial surface of the base and an electrostatic absorbing member on at least a partial surface of the metal pillar, a package substrate module mounted on the electrostatic prevention structure in the case, and a cover covering the case and the package substrate module.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2019Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sung-ki Lee, In-sub Kwak, Il-han Yun
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Patent number: 11560260Abstract: A thermoformed packaging container includes a base section having a bottom surface, first and second inner and outer base side walls, and first and second inner and outer base end walls forming a chamber, with at least one outer base one side wall having a plurality of base indentations and protrusions formed therein. A cover section having a top surface, first and second cover side walls, and first and second cover end walls, the cover section adapted to cover the base section when in a closed state, with at least one of the cover side walls having a plurality of cover indentations and protrusions formed therein for engaging with the plurality of base indentations and protrusions. The container also includes a closure mechanism for securing the container in a closed position, wherein the closure mechanism is formed within at least one end wall of the base section and a corresponding end wall of the cover section.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2020Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Inventors: Jay Baker, Jessup Baker
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Patent number: 11559154Abstract: The Invention is a standard set of round, cylindrical and spherical pieces that form objects to hold other objects and food, to transport things and to build modular elegant and beautiful constructions. For example, the Invention's pieces can be used as spherical flowerpots that are arranged along a walkway with flowers, and those same flowerpots can be stacked to support a flowerpot a few feet off the ground. Furthermore, the flowerpots can be stacked to form columns that vines grow on. Pieces can be made exponentially larger and smaller, and features on pieces can also be made exponentially larger and smaller, while maintaining compatibility within the system of Invention pieces. For example, the stacked boxes that are FIG. 33 can be elongated to stack in a manner that forms the pattern of a standard brick wall's interlocking pieces.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Inventor: Jonathan Hendrik Van Ee
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Patent number: 11554905Abstract: An improved lid and pail combination provides a child resistant connection for use with pails.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2022Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: M & M Industries, Inc.Inventors: Glenn H. Morris, Jr., Darrell Davis
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Patent number: 11534905Abstract: A tool container system includes a first tool container and a second tool container. The first tool container has a first base, a first cover pivotably attached to the first base by a first hinge portion, a first base locking member coupled to the base, a first cover locking member coupled to the first cover, and a first latch coupled to the first base and moveable between a first unlocked position in which the first cover is movable relative to the first base between a closed position and an open position, and a first locked position in which the first latch engages the first cover locking member and the first cover is locked to the first base in the closed position. The second tool container is stackable on the first cover of the first tool container and having a second locking member.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2021Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Stephen Brocket, Alfred Yan Leung But, Leo Xiao, Weigang Hao, Marco Lourenco, Lauren M. Austin, Yosi Sabbag
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Patent number: 11535428Abstract: A tamper-evident container has a lid with a rim with a bead mating with a groove in a base rim. The rim bead is interrupted by a tab wall which does not engage the base. The lid has a first flange portion which overlies a base flange. The base and lid first flange portions extend outwardly about the same amount. At the tab, a second portion of the lid flange extends substantially outwardly beyond the base flange. The flange second portion is connected to the first portion on both sides of the tab by weakened lines of material which extend cut lines through the tab front wall. The tab second flange portion is engageable to sever the weakened lines of material and pivot the tab upwardly to remove the lid, thus deforming it and evidencing tampering should the lid be replaced on the base. Base vents reduce ballooning when closed.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2020Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: PLACON CORPORATIONInventor: Donald E. McCumber
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Patent number: 11529825Abstract: A paint package lid (14, 114) includes a base wall (54) having a lid base wall upper surface (56) and a lid base wall lower surface (58), a container coupling rim (60) disposed radially outwardly with respect to the base wall and having a rim upper surface (62), and a closure well (64, 164) disposed radially inwardly with respect to the base wall. The closure well includes a radially outer wall (82) extending downwardly with respect to the base wall, a lower wall (84) extending radially inwardly with respect to the radially outer wall and establishing a lowermost surface (85) of the lid, and a neck (86, 186) disposed radially inwardly with respect to the radially outer wall and extending upwardly from the lower wall and having a closure coupling (95). Also disclosed is lid and closure assembly and a paint package (10, 110, 210) including the lid.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2018Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: BEHR PROCESS CORPORATIONInventors: Bruce Boos, Gregory James Warren
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Patent number: 11511910Abstract: A molded container of solid continuous construction having a floor and contiguous upstanding sidewalls angling outward and upward to a surrounding upper lip. Below the upper lip the floor and sidewalls surround an inner cavity adapted to receive food. The sidewalls include at least three outwardly-directed lugs that are thicker from an inner surface to an outer surface thereof than a nominal wall thickness of the remainder of the sidewalls. The sidewall at the location of each lug having an inner surface which is contiguous and uninterrupted relative to the inner surface of adjacent portions of the sidewall. Consequently, a first container may be stacked and nested within a second container such that the lugs on the first container contact the inner surface of the second container at the location of the lugs on the second container and maintain a predetermined axial spacing between the first and second containers.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2021Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: REV 1, LLCInventors: Rick Bontrager, Randy Strange
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Patent number: 11503835Abstract: Brining apparatus includes a refrigerator, a sink, and a hollow housing to receive brining fluid and a turkey. The housing has an open mouth at the top. The apparatus also includes a cover which sealingly removably engages the mouth of the housing. The housing includes a valve to drain brining liquid from the housing. The housing and cover are shaped and dimensioned, when assembled, to fit in the refrigerator for cooling, and to fit in the sink to drain brining liquid from the housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Inventor: Jon K Curry
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Patent number: 11492176Abstract: Packaging for retaining an article to be personalized in a predetermined position relative to the packaging may include a first container defining an interior cavity and an insert designed to retain the article in a predetermined position and orientation relative to the insert. The insert may be positioned within the interior cavity so that the article retained by the insert is within the interior cavity. At least one of the first container may define an opening designed to provide access to a personalization system for personalizing a predetermined surface of the article while the article is retained by the insert and the insert and article are positioned within the interior cavity so that the predetermined surface can be personalized based on the position of the first container relative to the personalization system.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2022Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: CreateMe Technologies LLCInventors: Thomas C. K. Myers, David Wayne Blizzard
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Patent number: 11472601Abstract: The present invention relates to a storage container comprising a base having a continuous side wall extending upwardly from a bottom wall and terminating at a top peripheral rim defining an upper opening. The container has a lid to open and close the upper opening, and the base of the container has a foot in the form of a rib on the underside of the bottom wall, in which the rib snap connects with a mating lid recess on an upper surface of the lid. In addition, the foot is profiled with a lead-in portion on the rib that is configured to guide the rest of the foot into the lid recess, and the foot is further profiled with a retaining portion on the rib that follows the lead-in portion to snap connect with the lid recess.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: The Decor Corporation Pty. Ltd.Inventors: Toby Hartley, George Kotsiopoulos, Alexander Schoenmakers, Justin Armistead
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Patent number: 11390455Abstract: A stackable container system is configured to provide stacked receptacles for receiving bulk material therein. The stackable container system includes a first receptacle configured to provide a respective stacked receptacle. The first receptacle includes a receptable bottom, a receptable top, and a receptacle side extending along an upright container axis between the receptacle bottom and top, with the first receptacle presenting a container chamber. The receptacle top is configured to at least partly support another one of the stacked receptacles stacked relative thereto along the upright container axis. The receptacle top and the receptacle side have, respectively, a top peripheral margin and a side peripheral margin that extend laterally about the upright container axis, with at least part of the top peripheral margin being laterally outboard of the side peripheral margin.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Custom Metalcraft, Inc.Inventors: Clark Austin Holden, Deborah Nichole Holden, Rodney Arthur Mease, Peter Joseph Brunn, Gregory Paul Stout, Dwayne Holden
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Patent number: 11370593Abstract: An insulated multiple fluid container apparatus having multiple separate volumes that each can have a dedicated removably engagable lid allowing fluid consumption from each of the volumes individually, thus allowing hot and cold fluids to be carried simultaneously. Sealing and insulating as between the multiple separate container volumes is structurally accommodated in the design forming a portable and compact multiple fluid container apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2020Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Inventors: Jaclyn Nicole Andberg, Dorian Jay Simon
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Patent number: 11370592Abstract: A vacuum freshness preservation container that can be pressed on two sides provided in this application includes a container body and container cove. The container cover has chambers disposed symmetrically, a piston is slidably disposed in each chamber, and each chamber has an air outlet which communicates with an interior of the container body and where a first check valve is disposed. The piston is provided with an air discharge structure that communicates the chamber with an outside when the piston moves toward the first check valve, and the container cover is provided with a linkage mechanism such that the two pistons move in opposite directions. By alternately pressing pistons in two chambers, the chambers always keep in a vacuumizing state, thereby achieving a higher efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2020Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Shenzhen Jingding Packaging Materials Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tao Wang, Amy Lee, Guangzhi Luo
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Patent number: 11357732Abstract: A two-compartment capsule includes a body, a diaphragm between which seals off the body and provides a first compartment to hold a first ingredient, and a cap applied to the body whereby a space between the inner portion of the cap and the diaphragm defines a second compartment for holding a second ingredient. This disclosure also provides certain ranges for the volumes of the first compartment and the second compartment, as well as a volume ratio of the first compartment to the second compartment, lengths of the first and second compartments, and the length of contact between a sidewall of the diaphragm and a sidewall of the body. Furthermore, particular ingredients and formulations for the two-compartment capsule where volume is critical for a therapeutic effect are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2016Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: ComboCap, Inc.Inventor: Tobias Johan Louw
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Patent number: 11230410Abstract: Provided is a container assembly including a container for storage and transport of goods including at least one side wall and a bottom wall defining together an interior space and a cover for closing the opening, having a top surface. The cover may include at least one latch member movable between at least a first position and a second position. The container may also include a retaining member on the at least one side wall and positioned parallel to the latch member such that the latch member is configured for engaging with a retaining member of another container to connect the container to the at least one other container.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2016Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: Keter Plastic Ltd.Inventor: Yaron Brunner
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Patent number: 11192688Abstract: A lid component for a paperboard packaging container, the lid component comprising a lid part and a connecting part, the lid part comprising a top portion and a side wall portion, the top portion having an outer lid surface, an inner lid surface opposite to the outer lid surface, and a peripheral edge surrounding the outer lid surface; and the connecting part comprising an upper portion and a lower portion and having a lower edge surface. Stacking members are arranged on the outer lid surface and comprise a lid component stacking step and a container stacking step, the lid component stacking step being arranged laterally outboard and below the container stacking step. The lower portion of the connecting part is adapted to be supported by the lid component stacking step. A lid component comprising a locking arrangement and paperboard packaging container comprising a lid component are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2017Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Inventors: Henrik Herlin, Eva Sunning, Simon Holka
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Patent number: 11192687Abstract: A container lid is provided herein having structurally reinforcing ribs therein. The ribs increase the strength of the lid across a central region thereof. Specifically, the lid can have an outer perimeter and the ribs can be spaced inwardly from the outer perimeter. The inwardly spaced ribs can provide a distinct look for consumer differentiation. Additionally, the ribs can be arcuate so that they generally follow a curvature of the outer perimeter of the lid. As such, a label region within the lid central region is preserved, while the lid is still strengthened by the ribs.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2019Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLCInventors: Michele M. Dziaba, Andrew Thomas Tilton, Jeffrey A. Johnson, Joseph M. Miskovic
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Patent number: 11131532Abstract: An ammunition box with a rectangular molded thermoplastic material box body defining a rectangular storage space for ammunition. The box body opens to one side that can be closed with a flat rectangular molded thermoplastic material lid. The box body and the lid are provided with means for reinforcing and stabilizing the box body and the connection between the box body and the lid.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2020Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: PLASTPACK DEFENCE ApSInventors: Jan Bendix Engmann, Jørgen Dahl
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Patent number: 11066213Abstract: A container lid includes a lid for sealing a filling tube connected to an external environment. A bottom end of the lid is provided with a hollow inner cavity, and an inner side wall of the hollow inner cavity is provided with a thread. An upper end of the lid is provided with at least two sliding grooves. The present invention can be used for sealing container filling tubes. Moreover, the lids of the present invention can be assembled to form any combined shapes, thereby reducing garbage pollution and promoting environmental protection.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2018Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: XIAMEN DEGUAN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: Manfan Lin
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Patent number: 11059047Abstract: Provided herein is a pipette tip tray that includes a base and a connected pipette tip receptacle plate, where the base includes a plurality of axially-disposed base ribs disposed on two or more internal wall surfaces, the pipette receptacle plate includes a plurality of plate ribs disposed on the distal surface of the plate, and a portion of at least a subset of the plate ribs is in contact with at least a portion of an end of at least a subset of the base ribs.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2019Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: BIOTIX, INC.Inventors: Arta Motadel, Peter Paul Blaszcak, Kyle Richard Briggs
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Patent number: 11044975Abstract: An organizable lunchbox system is disclosed herein. The organizable lunchbox system includes an organizable lunchbox comprising three stacked compartments and, a carrying case for the organizable lunchbox. The three stacked compartments of the organizable lunchbox include an upper compartment, a middle compartment and a lower compartment. The middle compartment is in thermal communication with the upper and lower compartments. In a preferred embodiment, the middle compartment is configured to retain an ice-pack to keep the contents of upper and lower compartments at a low temperature. The organizable lunchbox system further features a plurality of compartment dividers configured to partition the upper compartment and the lower compartment. Finally, the organizable lunchbox system includes an organizable lunchbox carrying case that is configured to retain the organizable lunchbox.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2018Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Inventor: Ronald Bungert
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Patent number: 11039706Abstract: A set of nestable and stackable cookware, for example, a set of pots and pans, is maintained in a stable configuration by stops attached to the outer walls of the cookware. Each stacked and nested item of cookware is supported on the rim of the lower item by two stops attached to its outer wall, on opposite sides of the item. Each stop is shaped and configured to contact the rim of the lower item in the stack at a finite number of points. The points of contact lie in the same plane, which uprightly supports the stacked cookware item on the lower cookware item, without the walls or the base of the stacked cookware item touching the lower item.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2019Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: E. Mishan & Sons, Inc.Inventor: Fred Hollinger
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Patent number: 11034484Abstract: A stackable plastic container includes a base with a recessed portion; a sidewall portion; a shoulder; and a spout configured to dispense contents. The shoulder and spout may be configured to move downwardly in a vertical direction toward the base. In embodiments, the recessed portion may be configured to receive or cover at least a portion of a spout of an identical container. In embodiments, one or more containers in a retracted configuration may be stacked.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2017Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Marc A. Pedmo, Mike Sainato, Andrew Fischer, David Greig, Matt Kinkoph, Kevin Yerkey
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Patent number: 10899499Abstract: A stackable tote and lid combination has a lid with a main body and a rim. The rim has a wall with corner bodies, where the wall is spaced apart from a major surface. Each corner body has an upper surface with three outer side surfaces. Each first outer side surface is attached to a respective second outer side surface and each second outer side surface is attached to a respective third outer side surface. Each first, second, and third outer side surface is positioned between and connected to the upper surface of the respective corner body and the major surface of the main body. As a result, each first, second, and third outer side surface of respective corner bodies is configured to abut a hollow body of the stackable tote at three respective internal contact areas, and to removably hold the stackable tote.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2018Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: CREATIVE PLASTIC CONCEPTS, LLCInventors: Nickolas Reinhart, Jacob H. Whitta
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Patent number: 10889433Abstract: A cassette for dispensing bags from an elongated tubing comprising an annular receptacle accommodating a length of tubing in an accumulated condition. An annular opening at an upper end of the annular receptacle is for dispensing the tubing. The annular receptacle defines a central opening through which a knotted end of the tubing passes to form a bag supported by the annular receptacle with disposable objects passing through the circular central opening to be received in the bag, and a clearance only at a bottom of the central opening.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2016Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: INTERNATIONAL REFILLS COMPANY LIMITEDInventor: Michel Morand