Closure Structure Specified For Stacking Patents (Class 206/508)
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Patent number: 8602217Abstract: A container assembly that includes a first container, a second container and a latch arrangement movable between a latched position and an unlatched position is provided. The first container has a first container portion having a first opening into a first interior space in which articles to be transported can be stored and a first cover for closing the first opening. The second container has a second container portion having a second opening into a second interior space in which articles to be transported can be stored and a second cover for closing the second opening. The latch arrangement, when in the latched position, is constructed and arranged to connect the first container portion to the second container portion. The latch arrangement is positioned and configured such that when it connects the first container portion to the second container portion, the first opening and the second opening face opposite directions.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2012Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: The Stanley Works Israel Ltd.Inventors: David Sosnovsky, Mark Bensman
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Patent number: 8590704Abstract: It is a matter of a container assembly with at least one stackable container (1) which has a first engaging structure (48) on its top side (19) and a second engaging structure (49) on its underside (18). The engaging structures (48, 49) are so matched to one another that, when two containers (1) are stacked together, they engage in one another in such a way that the containers are secured against shifting relative to one another at right-angles to the stacking direction and at the same time the upper container is prevented from lifting at least in certain areas. The first engaging structure (48) consists of engaging recesses (54) and the second engaging structure (49) of engaging projections (55). Feet (57) provided on the underside (18) of the container (1) are designed as elements of the second engaging structure (49) and are able to engage the first engaging structure (48) from the rear, to prevent lifting of the upper container at least in certain areas.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2009Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: TTS Tooltechnic Systems AG & Co KGInventors: Andreas Koenig, Raimund Schaffer, Timo Kuhls, Lutz Wolle
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Patent number: 8573399Abstract: A material handling device includes a base, a side, a support member, and a resilient biasing member. The side extends from the base and defines a device interior with the base. The support member is disposed within the device interior proximate the side. The support member includes a cam and is rotatable between a material handling device stacking position and a material handling device nesting position. The biasing member is coupled to the side and is configured to engage the cam and thereby urge the support member into one of the stacking and nesting positions. The resilient biasing member is also configured to effect a translation of the support member towards the side as the support member rotates from a position intermediate the stacking and nesting positions to the one of the stacking position and nesting positions.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Canada Post CorporationInventors: John Ulmer, Hongqiao Li, Kevin McTavish
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Patent number: 8573400Abstract: A thermoformed container system with a tray and a lid mounted on the tray, that includes special structures to help two or more containers to stand on their bottom edges when nested together, even though each individual container would be too unstable to stand in isolation. Alternative embodiments of the invention include a product case pack comprising at least two containers with product inside each container, and a method of retail sales display of two or more containers, where the containers are adapted to stand on their bottom edges when nested together.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2009Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Plastic Ingenuity, Inc.Inventor: Robert G. LaMasney
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Patent number: 8573401Abstract: A packaging box closing member includes a flat panel portion that is placed on a pair of unsealed lid portions of a packaging box so as to intersect a closed portion formed by the pair of lid portions, the pair of lid portions being located on a top surface of the packaging box; and an upright portion that stands on a side of the flat panel portion, the side intersecting the closed portion, wherein, when stacking another packaging box on the top surface of the packaging box, a part of the another packaging box or a part of a transport device that transports the another packaging box contacts the upright portion, and the packaging box closing member is pushed toward an end of the top surface of the packaging box together with the flat panel portion and is dropped.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.Inventor: Satoshi Taneda
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Patent number: 8567604Abstract: Embodiments are directed to containers for storage and transportation of items such as produce harvested with its roots intact. The containers include a base and lid hingedly connected together on at least one edge, and may be stacked to maximize density for storage so that a shipping receptacle can hold more produce while taking up the same place, allowing for more efficient transportation saving on transportation costs and storage. In addition to saving costs on transportation and storage, the containers maintain the freshness of the produce harvested with its roots intact by keeping away soil, soil debris and moisture from the remaining portions of the produce. When containers are stacked together, a substantially circular recessed center portion on a top surface of the lid of a first container is adapted to receive a substantially circular male protruding center portion one the base of a second, identical container.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Green Growth Consulting, LLCInventor: Peter Overgaad
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Patent number: 8544648Abstract: A system for stacking fire-resistant archive boxes on top of one another is provided. Each of the archive boxes comprise an outer shell, an inner shell disposed within the outer shell, a drywall support shell, and a lid. The inner shell has an opening defining a storage compartment, and is spaced apart from the outer shell defining a cavity therebetween. The inner shell includes a bottom wall and side walls. The drywall support shell is disposed within the cavity and surrounds a substantial portion of the inner shell. The lid is configured to be disposed over the opening in the inner shell to selectively enclose the storage compartment. The drywall support shell of the upper archive box is substantially aligned with the drywall support shell of the lower archive box whereby the lower archive box is supportive of the upper archive box.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2010Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: John D. Brush & Co., Inc.Inventors: Terri P. Cleveland, Kelvin H. Wildman, Douglas O. Nichol
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Patent number: 8544671Abstract: A bowl-shaped molded plastic cradle has bottom contours which are complemental to the topographical features of a thermoformed drink cup lid so that the cradle and lid may be nested within one another in a laterally stable association. This allows a food product such as a donut to be placed within the tray and marketed with, for example, hot coffee in a synergistic association.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2010Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: IVMA Holdings CompanyInventor: Vincenzo S. Cerasani
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Patent number: 8544649Abstract: Stackable containers that, in various embodiments, are adapted to be vertically and/or horizontally interlocked with other, like, containers to, for example, increase the stability of stacks of the containers. In one embodiment, a stackable container comprises: (A) a top surface comprising a shoulder portion that extends upwardly from the top surface and that is substantially disposed within a perimeter defined by the top surface; (B) a bottom surface defining a stacking recess; (C) a plurality of substantially vertical side surfaces that extend between the top surface and the bottom surface. In various embodiments, a recessed portion of the bottom surface adjacent the stacking recess is adapted to substantially mate with at least a portion of a shoulder portion of a like container.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2010Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Consolidated Container Company LPInventors: Benedict R. Rivera, Richard Longbottom
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Patent number: 8545914Abstract: A carrier for food products such as muffins and cupcakes includes a pan and a cover. The pan including multiple pan wells that project from an upper surface thereof. At least some of the pan wells each includes an opening in respective bottom surfaces thereof. The cover includes multiple cover wells or supports projecting from a surface thereof, each corresponding to one of the pan wells. At least some of the cover wells each includes a support extending from a bottom surface thereof. The cover secures to and substantially covers the pan in a first configuration. The pan nests on the cover in a second configuration such that the supports project through a respective one of the openings.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2012Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Focus Products Group International, LLCInventor: Michael R. Mastroianni
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Patent number: 8540105Abstract: An easily openable metal can largely openable in the arranged state of two sheet metal-made cans in series. A means such as a projection for opening the drinking mouth of another can is formed at the lower part of a can body, and a break line and a means for guiding the means such as the projection are formed at the upper part thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2006Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Inventor: Norio Yasui
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Patent number: 8540114Abstract: A container apparatus and a method for using the container apparatus is disclosed. The disclosed apparatus can be implemented in a wide variety of ways, including but not limited to that of a food or beverage container. The container apparatus can include a lid and a body that are integral to each other.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2010Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Cup Techniques Ltd.Inventor: George A. Sarson
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Publication number: 20130233753Abstract: Stackable lids for a container each include a top surface facing generally in a first direction and a bottom surface opposite the top surface and facing generally in a second direction. Pivotable wing portions extend from each side edge of the lid and each pivotable wing portion is joined to its respective side edge by a hinge. The wing portions are moveable between engaged and disengaged positions, and an inner surface of each wing includes a tab member configured for detent engagement with a rim of the container. The lid also includes corner portions extending between the side edges. Each corner portion includes a skirt portion extending generally in the second direction. Each corner portion also defines a recessed shoulder configured to receive the skirt portion of another when the lids are stacked.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventors: Travis S. Harvey, Steven M. Grider, Justin M. Smyers
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Patent number: 8528772Abstract: A rectangular container has a child resistant lid assembly wherein the rectangular closure is provided with an opening. The child lid assembly is preferably removably mounted on the closure to close the opening and is preferably positioned during shipment and storage to be substantially planar with the closure. The side walls of the container may be tapered to facilitate nesting with a similar container. The locking mechanism on the closure engages an exterior portion of the lid, such as at least one of a plurality of teeth in a locked configuration.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2011Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Inventor: Glenn H. Morris, Jr.
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Patent number: 8523009Abstract: A closure for a container includes a base and a peripheral wall, which may have a rim forming an upper margin of the peripheral wall and surrounding the opening of the container. The rim may have an external protrusion formed integrally with and surrounding the rim. The closure may have an overlying closure portion overlying the opening of the container when the closure is mounted on the container and a skirt formed integrally with the overlying closure portion to surround the rim when the closure is mounted to the container. The skirt includes a first portion adjacent to and surrounding an external upper end of the rim and a second portion connected to the first portion via a connection. The second portion may extend downwardly from the first portion to surround the rim below its upper end when the closure is mounted on the container.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2006Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Innovative Design Co., Pty Ltd.Inventor: David Alexander Woinarski
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Patent number: 8505729Abstract: A container constructed and arranged to be connected to at least one other container. The container has a container portion, a cover, and a latch member movable between a first position and a second position. A retaining member on the container portion is engageable with the latch member. In the first position, the latch member engages the retaining member to inhibit movement of the latch member away from the first position. In the second position, the latch member is engageable with a container portion of the other container to connect the containers. The latch member is pivotally movable in a clockwise and counterclockwise manner. The latch member can be pivoted upwards to the second position to engage the other container and the latch member can be pivoted downwards to the first position to engage the retaining member to inhibit movement of the latch member away from the first position.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2010Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: The Stanley Works Israel Ltd.Inventors: David Sosnovsky, Mark Bensman
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Publication number: 20130186897Abstract: A container and lid assembly is described for storing or transporting contents therein. Embodiments provide a protective security feature in the container and lid assembly. In at least some aspects of the invention a container body is disclosed having an opening, and a lid body is configured to cover the opening of the container body to form an assembly. An extended bumper portion is disposed at a periphery of the container body and substantially at the opening, wherein the bumper portion comprises a removable tear strip integrated into the material of the bumper portion. The tear strip is configured to prevent access to security mechanism of the assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2012Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: ROPAK CORPORATIONInventor: Frano LUBURIC
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Publication number: 20130161221Abstract: A storage container system has a plurality of container bases and lids. Each base has a bottom, a continuous side wall terminating at a top edge, an open top bounded thereby, and an interior storage space. The plurality of bases can be stacked to form a base stack. Each lid has a main panel section, a perimeter skirt, a top side, and a bottom side. Each lid can close off the open top of any of the plurality of bases by connecting a part of the perimeter skirt to the side wall near the top edge. Each lid has a first connecting structure with a lid-to-lid component and a mating lid-to-lid component. Each lid-to-lid component can connect to the mating lid-to-lid component on another of the lids to form a lid stack. Each lid also has a lid-to-base component of a second connecting structure different from the first connecting structure. Each base has a mating lid-to-base component of the second connecting structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2012Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventor: Rubbermaid Incorporated
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Patent number: 8439196Abstract: A food storage container system including a plurality of food containers and a tray is provided. Each food container includes a container body defining an interior space for holding a product therein and a lid configured to open and close the interior space. The container body is formed from a material including a silicone elastomer. The tray includes a plurality of holders. Each holder defines a recess sized and shaped to removably hold one container of the plurality of containers therein.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2011Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Handi-Craft CompanyInventors: Bernard J. Kemper, Charles H. Miller, Janine Berger
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Patent number: 8430268Abstract: A lid for securing to the brim of a container, the lid including a container closure having a disk shaped member with a periphery for mating with the brim of the container. The periphery includes annular inner and outer side walls with at least one annular rib disposed on each of the inner and outer side walls. The ribs of the annular walls form a gripping area to secure the lid to the container for preventing leaks and accidental spillage. A top wall interconnects the inner and outer side walls and includes visual cues for viewing the brim of the container when the lid is affixed to the brim. The lid additionally includes a pronounced wedge shaped sipping spout projecting upwards from the container closure. The container closure includes a circular indented channel for stacking one lid covered cup over another with additional stability provided by the sipping spout.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2010Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Inventors: David Weiss, Martin Pechter, Tom Talbot
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Publication number: 20130089367Abstract: The present invention refers to a system for docking and undocking packages for cosmetics, capable of offering a simplified and efficient fitting and detaching mechanism for the packages. The system comprises a first package and a second package for cosmetics, the first and second packages being respectively comprised by a first and second bottle, the first and second bottles being respectively associated with a first cap and a second cap, the first package for cosmetics being docked to the second package for cosmetics upon a compression movement, and concomitantly, upon the cooperation between a first cap projection and a second cap projection respectively arranged on the first and second caps, the first package for cosmetics being undocked from the second package for cosmetics upon a traction movement substantially contrary to the compression movement, the first cap projection having a geometry which is identical to the second cap projection.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2010Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: Natura Cosmeticos S.A.Inventor: Anderson Alan Liba
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Patent number: 8397931Abstract: A cosmetic, medical/pharmaceutical, toy container consisting of a sealable element that may be connected to other package elements to form an assembly of cosmetic, medical, pharmaceutical, toy packages. The container permits the combination and substitution of package elements within the assembly. In a preferred embodiment, the package elements may be oriented in either direction within the assembly, irrespective of the location or orientation of adjacent elements.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2009Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Inventor: Barbie Palmer
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Patent number: 8393485Abstract: There is provided a food container for use in freeze storage of a food portion. The food container comprises a body defining a compartment for receipt of the food portion; a sealing lid for reversible sealing of the compartment; and provided to the body, one or more connectors, each connector arranged for reversible mating connection to a mating connector provided to a second body of a second similar food container.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2007Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Brother Max LimitedInventors: Jonathan Morris Gold, Daniel Jason Tyler
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Patent number: 8376168Abstract: A container that is convertible between a collapsed configuration and deployed configuration. The container includes a lower base assembly having sides, and an upper base assembly that is removably coupled to the lower base assembly. A plurality of removable supports are removably erected between the lower base assembly and the upper base assembly when the container is in the deployed configuration, and stowed between the lower base assembly and the upper base assembly when the container is in the collapsed configuration. The container may further include a plurality of sidewalls disposed between the supports and the upper and the lower base assemblies. The sidewalls may each be hingedly coupled to a respective side of the base assembly such that the sidewalls are deployable between the collapsed configuration and a deployed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2009Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Container Technologies Industries, LLCInventor: Richard Steve Fielden
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Publication number: 20130015094Abstract: The present invention relates to a stackable and re-sealable can with a bottom and a lid fold, wherein, inside the lid fold, a peripheral opening line is formed along a web projecting inwardly from the lid fold, said peripheral opening line enclosing a removable can lid, the bottom being smaller than the lid fold, and wherein a can can be stacked with its bottom forming a positive fit in and on a lid fold of a further can, characterised in that there is associated with the can a lid which has a peripheral rim, the outer contour of which corresponds to an inner contour of the web and which, after the can lid has been removed, can be inserted into the web, sealing the can.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2011Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: Mars IncorporatedInventor: Gerd Berger
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Patent number: 8342349Abstract: A container assembly for storing and transporting consumable products. The container assembly includes two or more containers, each having a container coupling portion configured to facilitate the coupling of one container to another container. The container assembly also includes one or more adaptor lids operative to seal a cavity of a container by threaded engagement therewith, and to selectively couple two containers together. In some embodiments, two containers may be coupled to each other by placing a first container on top of a second container and rotating the two containers relative to each other. The container assembly may be operative to permit multiple quantities and sizes of containers to be selectively coupled together to provide flexibility for a user to store and transport a variety of consumable products. The container assembly may also include a lid having a handle to allow a user to easily transport the container assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2010Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Pacific Market International, LLCInventor: Flying Lu
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Patent number: 8342354Abstract: A cylindrical molded plastic container is adapted to receive a snap-on snap-ring which acts as a transition structure between the container sidewall and a suitably configured closure. The snap-ring does not require sonic or friction welding and thus reduces manufacturing costs in the production of the container. The container may be used to ship and store paint or other ingredients.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2005Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Letica CorporationInventor: Anton Letica
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Patent number: 8336730Abstract: A protective seal for application onto a beverage can, which is capable by virtue of its geometric configuration of providing efficient sealing against possible contamination that may come into contact with the upper outer portion of the can, and providing high resistance to penetration of substances and/or contaminants onto the can surface by virtue of the cooperation of compressive forces exerted by the surfaces of the protective seal onto the can.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2009Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: CBE—Companhia Brasileira De Embalagens S/AInventor: Jacques Pontes
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Patent number: 8322530Abstract: A storage container system has a plurality of container bases and lids. Each base has a bottom, a continuous side wall extending up from the bottom and terminating at a top edge, an interior storage space within the side wall above the bottom, and an open top bounded by the top edge. Each lid has a main panel section, a perimeter skirt around the main panel section, a top side, and a bottom side. Each lid is configured to close off the open top of any one of the plurality of container bases by connecting a part of the perimeter skirt to the side wall near the top edge. Each lid has a first connecting structure with a lid-to-lid component and a mating lid-to-lid component. Each lid-to-lid component is configured to connect to the mating lid-to-lid component on any other one of the plurality of lids to connect any two of the plurality of lids together. Each lid also has a lid-to-base component, which is part of a second connecting structure and is different from the first connecting structure components.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2009Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventor: Brian D. Furlong
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Patent number: 8317044Abstract: This invention is directed to a food container comprising a lid and a base. The lid and base form three seals, including a locking seal, to prevent the leakage or spoilage of food during transport or temporary storage. Blades on the lid sealing edge and blades on the base sealing edge strengthen said edges, and further reinforce the seals formed between the lid and base. The lid and base, separately or when assembled, are stably stackable requiring a minimal amount of storage space.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2010Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Inventors: Shen Xiong Wu, Jian Wen Liang
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Patent number: 8317024Abstract: A stacked food storage apparatus includes a first container having a lid with an outer surface. Discontinuous first and second protuberances are carried by the lid and extend upwardly with respect to the lid. A second container includes a base having opposed inner and outer surfaces. Discontinuous first and second sockets are formed in the base and extend upwardly with respect to the base. The second container moves between a free position and a stacked position with respect to the first container. In the stacked position of the second container, the first and second protuberances releasably nest with the first and second sockets, respectively. Interference fits between the first protuberance and the first socket, and between the second protuberance and the second socket, attach the first container to the second container and restrict relative movement of the first container with respect to the second container.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2011Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Inventor: John S. Persi
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Patent number: 8317054Abstract: A server lid for a container with an integral tear strip tamper evident feature is presented. A tear strip for the tamper evident feature is molded as an adjunct to a base member which forms the closure. The tear strip is joined to the base by at least one frangible web, and hinges about the frangible web to overlie front edges of one or more flaps formed in the server lid. Ultrasonic welds connect the overlying tear strip to the flaps or adjacent the flaps for providing a tamper evident feature. The shape of the server lid provides stackability in that the base rim of the container will fit over the upper portion of the lid, including frangible webs to allow interfitting of one container bottom with the container closure of the next, to allow the containers to be stacked on a shelf without substantial danger of slipping or tipping.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2007Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: J.L. Clark, Inc.Inventor: George Solowiejko
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Publication number: 20120292315Abstract: A beverage container assembly including a first beverage container having a first vessel body that has a first base having a first perimeter and a first side wall connected to the first base, wherein the first side wall includes a connecting member. The first beverage container including a first rim defined on the first side wall distal to the first base. The assembly further including a second beverage container that includes a second vessel body that has a second base having a second perimeter and a second side wall connected to the second base. The second side wall includes an engagement member that engages with the connecting member so that the first beverage container is attached to the second beverage container.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Inventor: Matt Zimmer
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Patent number: 8308008Abstract: A container (210) for holding granular or powdered material and formed by a top wall (212), a bottom wall (214), a front wall (216), a rear wall (218), a first side wall (220), and a second side wall (222). A rotatably removable lid (D) is interiorly mounted with a scoop (32) and is pivotally hinged to a collar (300) that includes a sealing gasket (330). The collar (300) mounts to the walls of the container (210). A sealing wall 240 of the lid (D) cooperates with the gasket 300 to prevent the contents from spilling. The container (210) incorporates powder control features, a container wall junction (50) preferred geometry and congruent scoop (32) enabling convenient access to the contents, a tolerance variation accommodating and strength improving, J-shaped collar (300) and interlocking indentations (290) and flex clips (310), and a pressure controlling portion (350) that prevents unwanted deformation due to pressure differentials.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2007Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: James P. Perry, Craig A. McCardell, Jeremy J. McBroom, David E. Compeau, Ashley A. Gohlke, William J. Hook, Katherine J. Jordan, Frank S. Walczak, Peter B. Clarke, J. Kevin Clay, Richard C. Darr, Jack E. Elder, Marc A. Pedmo, Charles R. Schotthoefer
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Patent number: 8276783Abstract: A food/beverage container includes a cup-shaped main body for containing liquid content, and a cap having a hemisphere body provided with a spouting portion. The cap is designed to be normally or inversely fitted on the cup-shaped main body. The cap includes a first coupling part along an outer circumference configured to attach to and tightly contact a coupling edge of the container for normal fitting in an opposed second coupling part positioned opposite the first coupling part for inversely fitting to the cup-shaped main body.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2003Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Inventor: Jung-Min Lee
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Publication number: 20120211389Abstract: A flexible, stackable container for storing a quantity of a product may include a sealed package formed from a single sheet of film and retaining the quantity of the product disposed therein, and a lid fitment attached to a first side of the package. The first side of the package may have an outer first surface of the film and outwardly extending first corner seals formed in the film at the edges of the first side and surrounding the first side of the package. The package may also have a second side disposed opposite the first side and outwardly extending second corner seals formed in the film at the edges of the second side and surrounding the second side of the package. The lid fitment may include a base having a central opening and a lid having a complimentary shape to the base to form a seal therebetween when the lid is closed down onto the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2008Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: CLEAR LAM PACKAGING, INC.Inventors: John E. Sanfilippo, James J. Sanfilippo, Jeanne M. Skaggs, Roy Speer
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Publication number: 20120211493Abstract: Containers that are disposable and leak proof and methods of making and using the container are provided. The containers can be hermetically sealed without the utilization of linear sealing and capping. The container comprises a body portion and a lid portion operatively connected to the container portion with, for example, a living hinge. The container also comprises a gasket comprising built in compression and a positive lock, wherein the gasket and the positive lock operate in conjunction to produce an audible sound when the lid portion is engaged with the body portion. The gasket can be formed integral to the lid portion or the body portion, wherein the built in compression facilitates compression of the gasket to flip the positive lock into a secure position when the lid portion is engaged with the body portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: WEATHERCHEM CORPORATIONInventor: Barry Daggett
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Publication number: 20120211492Abstract: Collapsible storage device and system having a container with a planar section and side wall pivotably joined to the base so that the container is movable between a collapsed configuration in which the container is substantially flat and an expanded configuration defining a top opening and a side opening to an interior of the container. The storage device further includes a cover frame. Locking members are provided for securing the frame to the sidewall to close the top opening of the container and to form a rigid structure. The locking members include a complimentary shaped locking tooth and slot. The storage device is further provided with a closable flap or door which provides access to the interior of the container through the side opening when the container is in the expanded configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Inventor: Joseph Patrick Kelly
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Patent number: 8240504Abstract: A canister includes a closure coupled to a container to close a mouth opening into an interior region formed in the container. The closure includes a lid having a plate and a rim extending around the plate.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2009Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Berry Plastics CorporationInventor: Raymond J. Fallen
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Publication number: 20120180282Abstract: A container system for containing a plurality of ink pads including a cover and a plurality of bases. A cover mounting portion is capable of engaging any one of first base mounting portions to detachably attach the cover to the plurality of bases. The first base mounting portions are capable of engaging second base mounting portions to detachably attach the bases to each other. The container system operates in a stack mode and in a single mode. In the stack mode, the cover is detachably attached to one of the plurality of bases, and the one of the plurality of bases to which the cover is detachably attached is detachably attached to another of the plurality of bases. In the single mode, the cover is detachably attached to one of the plurality of bases and the plurality of bases are detached from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2011Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: CLEARSNAP HOLDING, INC.Inventor: Mark G. Patterson
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Patent number: 8215485Abstract: A container comprises a clamshell-like shape. The container includes a hinge positioned low on a viewing face and opens high on the rear end. The interior of the container is shaped so as to present its contents at a desirable viewing angle, the container intended to provide an unobstructed view through the viewing face. The container may comprise a closing mechanism at the rear end to hold the container closed. The container can contain products for sale, including cookies, slices of pound cake, other baked goods, and other products.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2008Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: PWP IndustriesInventors: Ira Maroofian, Tim Oberloier
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Patent number: 8210391Abstract: A container comprising a pail, removable cover, and a gasket disposed between the cover and the pail is disclosed. The pail has an angled bead at the proximal end of the pail and a plurality of satellite rings that extend circumferentially around the pail and form a wall junction with the pail. The wall junction has a substantially constant wall thickness. A bail ear is formed to connect at least two of the satellite rings to define an opening between the bail ear and the body. The pail also includes a shock absorbing wall section.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2005Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: ROPAK CorporationInventor: Frano Luburic
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Patent number: 8205749Abstract: A stackable container assembly that is particularly suited for packaging heavy bulk products such as paint includes a container having a main body and a removable lid having an upstanding rim portion that has an upper surface. The container has a flexible bottom portion that has a lower surface that includes at least one support surface for supporting the container assembly on an underlying horizontal surface. The lower surface further includes at least one projection that is disposed radially inwardly from the support surface. The flexible bottom portion is advantageously configured so that the projection will flex radially downwardly and outwardly into a position that is adjacent to an upstanding rim portion of an underlying container assembly when the container assembly is stacked on top of another container assembly. This ensures accurate registration and positioning of the container assemblies during stacking.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2008Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Graham Packaging Company, L.P.Inventors: Lawrence Korpanty, Kevin D. Himes, John E. Denner, David B. Clements
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Patent number: 8196766Abstract: The invention relates to a folding container (100) having a first and second side wall (11, 13), a roof (10), a floor (20) as well as a face end (12) and a back end, wherein the first side wall (13) and the second side wall (11) are slideable along the roof (10) and along the floor (20) respectively in such a manner that the lateral parts (11, 13) are slideable inward of the container (100) until they lie parallel to the floor (20). In order to offset friction losses in the longitudinal rails of folding containers (100), the invention proposes that the roof (10) and the floor (20) are provided with spaced longitudinal rails (14, 15, 16, 17) running parallel to one another for a roll guide of the first side wall (13) slideable on the roof (10) and for a roll guide of the second side wall (11) slideable on the floor (20), wherein in the longitudinal rails (14, 15, 16, 17) tension springs (30) are integrated which with a folded-out container (100) are tensioned and with a folded-up container (100) are relaxed.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2007Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Texas Oil Capital Holding CorporationInventor: Ottmar A. H. Schrayvogel
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Patent number: 8177123Abstract: A system for use in storing biopharmaceutical materials includes a holder and a container for holding biopharmaceutical materials therein. The container includes a storage portion and a sampling portion connected to each other by a connecting portion. The holder has a storage cavity receiving the storage portion and a sampling cavity receiving the sampling portion. The holder includes a first portion and second portion. The container is received between the first portion and the second portion to connect the container to the holder. The holder includes an interior storage cradle bounding the storage cavity of the holder. The holder includes an interior sampling cradle bounding the sampling cavity. The sampling cradle is separated from the storage cradle and connected to the storage cradle by a passage receiving the connecting portion connecting the storage portion to the sampling portion. An outer rim of the holder is connected to the cradle and separated from the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2008Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Sartorius Stedim North America Inc.Inventors: Nicolas Voute, Jonathan Cutting, Isabelle Gay
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Publication number: 20120085674Abstract: A cup assembly configured to be coupled to a second cup assembly is provided. The cup assembly includes a container having an open top, a closed bottom base, and a sidewall extending between the open top and the base. The open top, the base, and the sidewall define a cavity of the container. The cup assembly further includes a lid configured to removably couple to the container. The lid includes a lower portion configured to be received within the cavity of the container to couple the lid to the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: HANDI-CRAFT COMPANYInventors: Bernard J. Kemper, Charles H. Miller, Janine Berger
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Patent number: 8146762Abstract: A container for a flexible bag of liquid that supports the bag during transportation, storage and use in dispensing of the liquid. The container is made from two generally similar pans that form lower and upper parts of the container. Each pan includes a plurality of generally similar multiple projections that function to support the container on a surface as well as in a stable stacked formation.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2007Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Nalge Nunc International CorporationInventors: Richard A. Leoncavallo, Peter K. Baird
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Patent number: 8118190Abstract: A container 100 includes a cover 102 and a base 104. The container cover 102 includes a first closure portion, an engagement portion 208, and an alignment portion. The base 104 includes a second closure portion. The first closure portion of the cover 104 is sealingly engageable with the second closure portion of the base 104 to define a sealed storage area. The covers 102 stack together in two different ways. First, the covers 102 can be stacked into an “aligned” stack. Second, the covers 102 can be stacked into a releasably locked stack. The alignment portion of the cover 102 is engageable with the alignment portion of a second cover 602 to form an aligned cover stack. The engagement portion 208 of the cover 102 includes one or more engagement lugs 424 that are engageable with corresponding engagement lugs 624 of the engagement portion 608 of a second cover 602 to form a releasably locked cover stack 750.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2007Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventor: Ryan J. Coonce
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Patent number: 8113377Abstract: A server lid for a container with an integral tear strip tamper evident feature is presented. A tear strip for the tamper evident feature is molded as an adjunct to a base member which forms the closure. The tear strip is joined to the base by at least one frangible web, and hinges about the frangible web to overlie front edges of one or more flaps formed in the server lid. Ultrasonic welds connect the overlying tear strip to the flaps or adjacent the flaps for providing a tamper evident feature. The shape of the server lid provides stackability in that the base rim of the container will fit over the upper portion of the lid, including frangible webs to allow interfitting of one container bottom with the container closure of the next, to allow the containers to be stacked on a shelf without substantial danger of slipping or tipping.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2006Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: J.L. Clark, Inc.Inventor: George Solowiejko
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Publication number: 20120012493Abstract: A system for stacking fire-resistant archive boxes on top of one another is provided. Each of the archive boxes comprise an outer shell, an inner shell disposed within the outer shell, a drywall support shell, and a lid. The inner shell has an opening defining a storage compartment, and is spaced apart from the outer shell defining a cavity therebetween. The inner shell includes a bottom wall and side walls. The drywall support shell is disposed within the cavity and surrounds a substantial portion of the inner shell. The lid is configured to be disposed over the opening in the inner shell to selectively enclose the storage compartment. The drywall support shell of the upper archive box is substantially aligned with the drywall support shell of the lower archive box whereby the lower archive box is supportive of the upper archive box.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2010Publication date: January 19, 2012Inventors: Terri P. Cleveland, Kelvin H. Wildman, Douglas O. Nichol