With Article Content Patents (Class 206/525)
  • Publication number: 20110005944
    Abstract: An apparatus to display a tool holder that incorporates magnets comprises at least a magnetically attractable work item, a tool holder incorporating magnets and an attachment mechanism for attaching the magnetically attractable work item to the display. The attachment mechanism attaches to the magnetic tool holder such that the magnetically attractable work item is able to be removed from the magnet of the tool holder while still coupled to the magnetic tool display. In some embodiments, the apparatus also comprises a display placard. In these embodiments, the attachment mechanism attaches to the display placard and the magnetically attractable work item such that the magnetically attractable work item is able to be removed from the magnet of the tool holder while still coupled to the display placard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: AAW PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Andre A. Woolery
  • Publication number: 20100315767
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical device, comprising: a support made out of an electrically-insulating material, said support being configured to be fastened under an item that can be handled by a user, or forming part of the item; at least one battery; at least one electrical component; and electrical conductors that connect the battery to the electrical component; the electrical conductors including at least one electrical conductor that is fastened mechanically to the support, said electrical conductor being capable of being, in particular configured to be, subjected to movement relative to the battery or to another conductor in response to thrust exerted vertically on the device, in such a manner that the electrical component is automatically powered electrically when the item is picked up off a surface on which it was standing, and in such a manner that the component automatically ceases to be powered electrically when the item is put back on said surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Marcel SANCHEZ
  • Publication number: 20100286583
    Abstract: This invention provides a composition for forming a fabric by spraying onto a supporting surface, the composition comprising fibers, a binder dissolved in a first carrier and a second carrier wherein the boiling point of the second carrier is at least 400 C and is higher than the boiling point of the first carrier. Further aspects of the invention include the fabric formed by spraying the composition and an article comprising the fabric, an apparatus and a method for spraying the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Manel Torres, Paul Luckham, Michael Musoke
  • Publication number: 20100270201
    Abstract: A storage case for storage and transportation of firearm supports including a case having a semi-rigid internal support structure configured to resist external forces. The internal support structure is configured to allow storage of a firearm support when not in use and further includes an integral stabilizing platform for use with the firearm support. The integral stabilizing platform can further include a plurality of mounting portions to accommodate a variety of firearm support devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Cauley, Russell A. Potterfield
  • Publication number: 20100263178
    Abstract: The present disclosure is a lightweight, absorbent body bag. The body bag is portable and disposable. The body bag has a backing substrate, an absorbent body, a cover with a recloseable flap that can be opened and closed to permit a body to be placed within and removed from the body bag, and gripping devices along the edges to permit easy transportation. A thermal seal may be applied continuously along a perimeter of the body bag to create a water-resistant body compartment. The present disclosure also includes a method for using the body bag and a body bag kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2008
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Ronald Jensen, Richard Beu, Sayandro Versteylen
  • Publication number: 20100255162
    Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a system and method that allows on-demand oxygen generation within a package. Particularly, the disclosed package incorporates a mass of an oxygen generating material within the interior or exterior of the package. The oxygen generating material is contained by some means, for example, in a cartridge, pouch, sachet, or other similar article separate from a packaged product. For applications with fresh red meat, at the time the package is ready for display, oxygen generation is initiated to increase the oxygen concentration within the package interior, thereby allowing blooming of the red meat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Michael Becraft, Slawomir Opuszko, Jason C. Yarbrough, Eugenio Longo, Paolo Guidotti, Cynthia L. Ebner, Drew V. Speer
  • Publication number: 20100230306
    Abstract: A container for holding a product and a substantially flat item is described. The container includes one or more walls, with a substantially flat detachable portion. The detachable portion includes a first pocket wall and a second pocket wall substantially opposite the first pocket wall. The first pocket wall and the second pocket wall are attached to one another so as to form a pocket with a slot for inserting and removing the flat item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventor: Gilles Eliaou DANA
  • Patent number: 7793860
    Abstract: A vapor-dispersing device comprising a moveable piston with a porous protuberance is described that operates by the repetitive movement of the piston to intermittently dip the porous member into a volatile liquid and to expel air out through vents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey Bankers, Kevin Hafer
  • Patent number: 7793861
    Abstract: A vapor-dispersing device comprising a moveable piston with an evaporative member is described that operates by the repetitive movement of the piston to bring the evaporative member into repeated contact with the exposed end of a liquid transfer means to wick volatile liquid out from a reservoir onto the evaporative member and to expel vapors out through vents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey Bankers, Kevin Hafer
  • Publication number: 20100206764
    Abstract: A personal care item is disclosed. The personal care item includes at least one partially dehydrated personal care item formulated without at least one aqueous ingredient to thereby allow travelers to bring personal care items while complying with present security restrictions regarding the transport of liquids on transportation means and when said at least one partially dehydrated personal care item is combined with at least one aqueous ingredient, the personal care item is in a usable form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventor: Russ Ketchum
  • Publication number: 20100195082
    Abstract: A system according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a movable stage having a top surface. A photosensitive material may be deposited on the top surface and a mask may be placed on the photosensitive material. A vessel, having a top portion, one or more flexible sides, and a transparent base, is configured to be placed adjacent to the mask. The base is configured to be movable relative to the top portion of the vessel. In this way, the movable stage, photosensitive material, and mask may move in conjunction with the base of the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventors: Yong-Kyu Yoon, JungKwun Kim, Mark G. Allen
  • Publication number: 20100193389
    Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging article for containing and holding food products, which article comprises barrier means for limiting permeability of oxygen through the article and into the one or more chambers, where the packaging article comprises oxygen scavenging means (3), which oxygen scavenging means together with a second plastic material is mould into a cavity in a first plastic material (2) forming walls, bottom(s) and lid(s) of the packaging article, which first plastic material (2) is suitable for contact with food products. The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing a packaging finished in one injection moulding cycle comprising three process steps: —A barrier film (1) with or without decoration is placed in the mould. —A first plastic material (2) suitable for contact with food products is injected into the closed mould where the barrier film (1) is placed. The mould is partly filled in this step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventor: Benny E. Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20100186268
    Abstract: The invention relates to an ironing pad comprising a solid material (1) which reversibly absorbs liquid and a liquid stain treatment composition which is absorbed by the solid material (1) which reversibly absorbs liquid. The invention relates to a process for treating a stain on a textile fabric with such an ironing pad by placing the ironing pad onto the stain and exerting heat and/or pressure on the ironing pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2010
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventors: Matthias Sunder, Robert Stephen Cappleman, Heike Schirmer-Ditze, Matthias Uwe Blana
  • Publication number: 20100181224
    Abstract: A makeup product includes a housing, a container mounted in the housing, and a top cover detachably mounted on the housing and abutting the container to locate the container between the housing and the top cover. The housing is made of a bamboo material. The top cover is made of a bamboo material. Thus, both of the housing and the top cover are made of a bamboo material so as to greatly decrease the cost of fabrication of the makeup product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventor: An-Kung Kuo
  • Publication number: 20100180905
    Abstract: [Problems] To provide a method of packing fiber for artificial hair, while suppressing generation of folding mark during packaging, transportation and storage and yet preserving preferable processability and hairdressing characteristics. [Means for Solving Problems] There is provided a method of packing fiber for artificial hair, characterized by packing the artificial hair fibers in a packaging container at a filling density of no lesser than 0.1 kg/l and no more than 0.8 kg/l. Further in the packing method, the pressure of the packed artificial hair fibers applied to the top face of the packaging container is adjusted to no lesser than 0.1 kPa and no more than 8.0 kPa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: DENKI KAGAKU KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Tomohiro Kimura, Yukihisa Hoshino, Hiroaki Hanzawa, Akira Moroi, Takatoshi Suzuki
  • Publication number: 20100176024
    Abstract: A see-though package for shipping and displaying bottles of beverage vertically upright. A rectangular box is provided for receiving and holding a bottle therein. The box is formed from a top and bottom panels connecting to side panels and back support slat members at the top and bottom of the box. A pair of spaced apart cylindrical rods extending from one side panel to the other on each side of the bottle neck adjacent the top of the body of the bottle immovably secures the bottle therein. At least one of the rods is removable and held in position by a retaining means such as a peg or lock abutting one side panel with the distal end of the rod abutting a socket formed in the opposing side panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Inventor: David O. Lindenmayer
  • Publication number: 20100179041
    Abstract: A blank of foldable material to form a sleeve having a recess and a latching mechanism openable and closable by a user. The sleeve can contain articles such as packets of consumer products to form a package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2009
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: LOREN DUVEKOT, PAMELA D. MOORE
  • Publication number: 20100147725
    Abstract: Packaging means made of plastic, in particular, for a free-flowing or pourable surfactant-containing and/or bleach-containing material, for example detergent or cleaning agent powder, comprising a base, a top and a body, wherein the packaging means has a water vapor permeability level>15 g/(m2*d) and wherein at least the body of the packaging means is covered over, in part, by a sheet-like presentation and identification means which butts against the outer surface of the packaging means and has a water vapor permeability level<15 g/(m2*d).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Ulf Arno Timmann, Wolfgang Barthel
  • Publication number: 20100140131
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of an aqueous oxaliplatin solution in which oxaliplatin is dissolved in water by addition of an acid up to an oxaliplatin concentration greater than an acid-free aqueous oxaliplatin solution. The invention relates also to a container and a set of containers containing the solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2006
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventors: Michaela Roth, Katrin Meyer-Wülfing
  • Publication number: 20100126897
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for handling rotor blades of wind power installations. An apparatus for simplified handling of rotor blades is afforded by a carrier element and at least one rotor blade receiving structure coupled to the carrier element. A rotor blade is received in the apparatus during a blade fitting procedure. The apparatus may reduce the effect of wind and the effect of mass inertia during the blade fitting procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventor: Aloys Wobben
  • Publication number: 20100102109
    Abstract: A confectionary package is disclosed having a metering top, a paperboard body, and means for securing the body to the top. The metering top having an upper surface, a skirt extending below the upper surface, an opening in the upper surface sized to meter a portion of confectionary, and a hinged door having a closed position and sized to cover the opening when in the closed position. The body being formed of paperboard folded and secured into a generally tubular shape having an upper end and a lower end, the upper end having a cross section sized to mate with the metering top, and the lower end including flaps that may be closed creating a sealed container. The adhesive may be a label placed over the metering top and extending down the sides of the paperboard body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventors: Michael S. Flecker, Michael J. Devore, Gregory W. Arnold, H. Michael Ableman
  • Publication number: 20100065447
    Abstract: Solution for pretreating a hydrophilic surface to impart water repellency, comprising a silane of the formula and a component which causes the pH range of the hydrophilic surface to deviate by at least two units from neutral.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: TESA SE
    Inventors: Thorsten Krawinkel, Andreas Junghans, Eugenia Seibel
  • Publication number: 20090301908
    Abstract: There is provided a package of which package objective article is transferred to an up-and-down lift easily even if the package objective article is heavy. A package includes a base portion. The base portion includes a top face opening type of an outer box and a top face opening type of an inner box housed in the outer box. A beam is provided under the outer box. Four columns are arranged on four corners in the inner box. Two columns are arranged in the inner box. The base portion has a top board. The top board is supported by the columns, and is set in the inner box. A buffer member is set on the upper face of the top board. The buffer member acts as an article mounting portion. And, an upper face of the buffer member acts as an article mounting face. The article mounting face is positioned higher than a table face of an up-and-down lift.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITED
    Inventors: Tetsuya Takahashi, Makoto Fukuda, Hayato Kubo, Norio Nakamura
  • Patent number: 7607537
    Abstract: A packaging box includes a first wall portion (11) and a second wall portion (12) opposed to the first wall portion (12). A shrinkable container (140a) filled with the contents is sandwiched between the first wall portion (11) and the second wall portion (12), and the container (140a) is held firmly due to a friction between an outer surface of the container (140a) and inner surfaces of the first wall portion (11) and the second wall portion (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Ricoh Company, Limited
    Inventor: Goro Katsuyama
  • Patent number: 7604155
    Abstract: A packaging unit with a packaging pouch (10) of a flexible film-shaped first material and an essentially shape-stable outer packaging (28) of a second material is such that the outer packaging (28) is tube-shaped with open ends (31, 33) which are situated in a plane perpendicular to a tube axis (z). In a first position, the ends (31, 33) form a hexagon with two parallel sides (a, b) and two pairs of sides (c1, c2; d1, d2) each enclosing an angle ?<180° lying symmetrically mirror imaged to a plane of symmetry (E), and in a second position form a rectangle with two parallel sides (a, b) and two sides (c, d) lying perpendicular to the plane of symmetry (E). In the first position a straight folding edge (g, h) runs between the corners of the sides (a, b) of both ends (31, 33) lying mirror imaged symmetrical to the plane of symmetry (E), and in the second position the sides (a, b) of both ends lying mirror image symmetrical to the plane of symmetry (E) form an angle ?=180°.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Alcan Technology & Management Ltd.
    Inventors: Daniel Bossel, Peter Kanscar
  • Publication number: 20090236256
    Abstract: A device is provided comprised of a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. The first layer lies on top of the second layer, and the second layer lies on top of the third layer. The device may be substantially in the shape of a sheet having a width of about six inches and a length of about eight inches. The first layer may be comprised of a backing. The second layer may be comprised of an adhesive. The third layer may be comprised of a clear material. In at least one embodiment the first layer can be removed from the device, exposing the second layer, and the second layer can then be adhered to a bag to cover an opening in the bag with a combination of the second layer and the third layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventor: Douglas W. Shinnick
  • Publication number: 20090166242
    Abstract: To be able to personalize each party with the person or pet the party is for customizing a photographic image of them on their party package which will be done on photo paper then placed on the party package with either a one sided or two sided adhesive. This will be done on paper and or plastic products consisting of party hats, cups, blowers etc. Extra thick photo paper for the placemat and then laminated, all these party packages will consist of a special design, for that particular occasion or holiday. The words (“Happy Birthday”), Congratulations, Happy New Year, etc. will be placed on the bottom of the place-mat and if wanted by the person a name and date.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventor: Barbara Ann Locke Brown
  • Publication number: 20090145798
    Abstract: A product display package has a closure made from an elongated ribbon of fabric which wraps around the outside of the package. An elastic band attaches to opposite ends of the ribbon for tightening the fabric strip around the package. The ribbon of fabric is made from a material that corresponds to that of the enclosed article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventor: Donna K. Hinds
  • Publication number: 20090142224
    Abstract: A method for neutralizing odor contained within the headspace of product packaging includes the steps of formulating a blend of either modified and unmodified high surface area materials, differently modified high surface area materials, different unmodified high surface area materials, or a combination thereof; applying the blend of high surface area materials to the inside of the product packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2009
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: John Jerald Urlaub, John Gavin MacDonald
  • Publication number: 20090127323
    Abstract: Provided herein is a liquid-filled, non-reclosable tetrahedral or pillow-shaped packaging container having a longitudinal fin seal and a pair of transverse seals. In the case of tetrahedral packages, the transverse seals are perpendicular to one another. Also provided herein is an apparatus for the formation of such fin seals as part of a continuous packaging and filling operation. A third aspect of the apparatus of the present disclosure is the development of a heated jaw that exhibits consistent heating across the jaw face. Yet another feature of the apparatus of the present disclosure is provided in a modified, closed-loop electrical system for real-time monitoring and adjustment of the temperatures of the heated jaws, as they are moving.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Bernhard Zeiler, Charles D. Buis, Neal Burgess, James A. Renninger, John B. Manly, JR.
  • Publication number: 20090084689
    Abstract: A system comprising a container, a linking segment, and a container stand is provided. The container is configured to hold an object and includes an attachment device. The linking segment is configured for attachment to both the object and to the container. The container stand is configured to detachably receive the container using the attachment device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Robert Glinert
  • Publication number: 20090078410
    Abstract: A delivery unit for providing aggregate to a worksite, such as a wellsite location. The unit may include a mobile chassis for accommodating a plurality of modular containers which in turn house the aggregate. As such, a weight measurement device may be located between each container and the chassis so as to monitor aggregate levels within each container over time. The units may be particularly well suited for monitoring and controlling aggregate delivery during a fracturing operation at an oilfield. The modular containers may be of an interchangeable nature. Furthermore, a preferably wireless control device may be provided for monitoring and directing aggregate delivery from a relatively remote location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: David Krenek, Kevin W. England
  • Publication number: 20090071857
    Abstract: A food label includes a food product portion providing indicia of a nutritional composition of a food product, with aspects of the indicia being coded to match aspects of a program recommendation portion of the food label.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Astwood, Albert D. Bolles, Brian R. Meckna, Patricia T. Packard, Terry T. Schwartz, Lynda A. Deakin, Ian Michael Groulx, Byron Parr, Marc H. Woollard
  • Publication number: 20090054331
    Abstract: A stabilized pharmaceutical composition in the form of a lyophilized product to be later reconstituted to generate an aqueous drug product is described herein. The therapeutically active ingredient in the form of a peptide of sequence TDLQERGDNDISPFSGDGQPFKD is stabilized with a buffer, carbohydrate stabilizer, a nonionic bulking agent and a surfactant to facilitate reconstitution. The preferred preparation contains a peptide of the sequence TDLQERGDNDISPFSGDGQPFKD, histidine buffer, mannitol or glycine, sucrose and/or Polysorbate 20. This combination of excipients has demonstrated exceptional stability as a lyophilized product when stored at the elevated temperature of 40° C. for at least 6 months and for at least 3 Months at 50° C. The lyophilized mixture thus formed is reconstituted to a high peptide concentration without apparent loss of stability of the peptide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Dennis CHEN, Russell Wayne BLACHER, Byeong CHANG
  • Publication number: 20090041821
    Abstract: Cleaning of a medical probe is provided by a gel layer deposited on a carrier to form a cleaning element. The gel has a tacky surface and is impregnated with a disinfecting agent. After contacting the patient's body surface, the medical probe surface is cleaned by pressing it against the gel surface. The soiling particles that were carried by the probe will be adhered to a gooey layer. The used cleaning element is discarded after cleaning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventor: Jacob Fraden
  • Publication number: 20080296197
    Abstract: A retaining apparatus for securing curved wind turbine rotor blades for at least one of storage and transport is described. The retaining apparatus comprises an end frame configured to be connected to a root of a first blade, a connecting frame having a first end and a second end, the first end of the connecting frame rotatably connected to the end frame, a portion of the retaining apparatus configured to be positioned at least partially around a tip of a second blade, the portion rotatably connected to the second end of the connecting frame, the a turnbuckle having a first end and a second end, the first end of the turnbuckle rotatably connected to the end frame, the second end of the turnbuckle rotatably connected to the second end of the connecting frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventor: Dirk-Jan Kootstra
  • Publication number: 20080283438
    Abstract: The invention relates to a reclosable container (1) for cosmetics, in particular a perfume bottle, comprising a base body (2) for holding a cosmetic substance, in particular a perfume and a closing body (3) that is located on the base body (2). Said container comprises at least one activatable sound reproduction device (5) for reproducing sounds, spoken or sung text and/or music and/or comprises at least one activatable illumination and/or video device (6) for emitting light signals. The container also has at least one sensor (7), which is configured in such a way that it activates the sound reproduction device (5) and/or the illumination and/or video device (6), when the container (1) is touched and/or when the closing body (3) is opened or closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2005
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Carmen Kotulla
  • Publication number: 20080286419
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for thermal processing of products contained in a container (2) and a bag obtained by executing said process. According to the invention, the method consists of: a) forming during a thermoforming step at least one boss in the inner zone of the protective film delimited by the peripheral zone for fixing the film to an edge of the container, b) boring a degassing orifice in the inner zone of the film, c) placing the valve on the film above the degassing orifice, d) fixing the peripheral zone of the film to the edge of the container, previously filled with products, e) subjecting the container now filled and closed container to thermal processing, during which the valve opens when the temperature of the products reaches a first given value, allowing degassing of the products, and on completion of which the valve closes when the temperature of the products reaches a second given value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Pierre Berthe
  • Publication number: 20080277304
    Abstract: The invention is a container for storing and serving food, especially practical for cheese, and other items that would benefit from being stored in a temperature and environment similar to those recommended for wine. The invention addresses food storage requirements including moderated refrigeration and enhanced humidity control while addressing odor migration thus maintaining the flavor and other characteristics of cheese and other temperature sensitive items. The invention does so by taking a novel approach in that it repurposes one or more of the wine bottle storage bays found in commercially available refrigerated wine storage units and the bottle bays of wine storage racks found in wine cellars and wine storage rooms. By virtue of the container's size and contour the container will fit stably into the bottle bays in the vast majority of commercially available refrigerated wine storage units and in those bottle bays of wine storage racks found in wine cellars and wine storage rooms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2008
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: John Otto Bachmann, Kathryn Junell Bachman, Ryan H. Behroozi
  • Publication number: 20080260305
    Abstract: An easy-open/reclosable bag includes a first wall having an outer and inner surface; a second wall having an outer and inner surface; a bottom portion connecting the first and second walls; a first and second side seal; and a bag mouth; the first wall including a first folded edge portion including a first and second segment, a fold, and a PSA between the first and second segments; the outer surface of the first wall including an easy-open sealant; the outer surface of the second wall including an easy-open or regular sealant; and the inner surface of the first and second walls each including a regular sealant. A method of making an easy-open/reclosable bag, and a package, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Gautam P. Shah, Frank M. Hofmeister
  • Publication number: 20080251409
    Abstract: A container with a lifting device for raising the bottom of the container includes a lifting cushion which is expandable by internal fluid pressure. The cushion is expandable only with respect to its height. The cushion includes a plurality of congruent horizontal walls which are forming chambers arranged one above the other and vertical walls connecting the horizontal walls. In the pressureless state of the cushion, the vertical walls are folded inwardly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventor: Frank Hessemer
  • Publication number: 20080245697
    Abstract: A packaging system for carrying an item, preferably bulky and/or heavy items, includes an enclosed container defining an interior cavity, and having a double wall corrugated construction forming an outer surface defining a length, a height and a depth and at least one perforating line circumscribing the outer surface of the container, wherein the at least one perforating line is oriented in a plane orthogonal to an axis of direction of the corresponding length, height or depth of the container. A method for using the packaging system, and a blank for forming the packaging system are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventor: Alan Lerner
  • Publication number: 20080209864
    Abstract: A process for forming a pouch having an evacuated headspace containing a flowable material is disclosed. The process includes the steps of: providing a continuous tube of flexible and sealable film; supplying the continuous tube with a predetermined amount of flowable material; pinching the continuous tube above a sealing region so as to form a pinched portion of the continuous tube; evacuating the headspace between the pinched portion and the predetermined amount of flowable material; and sealing the continuous tube at the sealing region to form a top seal of a previously formed pouch containing flowable material and a bottom seal of a next-to-be filled pouch. Also disclosed is a vertical form-fill-seal apparatus for forming a pouch containing a flowable material and having an evacuated headspace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: Stuart Fergusson, Larin Godfroy, Tony Reid, Jim Sadler, David L. Schiele
  • Publication number: 20080185312
    Abstract: A display package for a handheld device is described. One disclosed embodiment comprises a base packaging structure comprising a recess, and a substantially rigid device carrying case rotatably suspended within the recess such that the device carrying case is rotatable with respect to the base packaging structure. This may allow a prospective purchase to view features on different sides of the device without removing the display packaging from a display shelf, and also provides a downstream use for a portion of the display package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Jill Geurts, Eric Wahl, Shane Sykes, Young Kim, Steven William Fisher
  • Publication number: 20080179362
    Abstract: Side stabilizer bars hold a typical disposable lighter. The side stabilizer bars curve approximately 180 degrees to form a built-in clip, allowing the invention to be secured to a car visor or other object. A compartment for a magnet is provided to allow a magnet to further secure the lighter. A bottom stabilizer is used to hold the bottom of the lighter. The invention adds relatively little mass or size to a lighter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Daniel Vaysberg, Geoff Macbride
  • Publication number: 20080169218
    Abstract: Packaging for an article of manufacture, which includes a base with a ledge formed on its interior, a holder disposed within the base for holding an item, and a lid above the base. The holder, base, and lid may be transparent. The holder may suspend the item above a surface to give the item the appearance that it is floating within the packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventors: Bartley K. Andre, Daniel J. Coster, Daniele De Iuliis, Richard P. Howarth, Jonathan P. Ive, Steve Jobs, Duncan Robert Kerr, Shin Nishibori, Matthew Dean Rohrbach, Peter Russell-Clarke, Douglas B. Satzger, Calvin Q. Seid, Christopher J. Stringer, Eugene Antony Whang, Rico Zorkendorfer, Vincent Keane Seid
  • Publication number: 20080169354
    Abstract: A vapor-dispersing device comprising a moveable piston with an evaporative member is described that operates by the repetitive movement of the piston to bring the evaporative member into repeated contact with the exposed end of a liquid transfer means to wick volatile liquid out from a reservoir onto the evaporative member and to expel vapors out through vents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventors: Jeffrey Bankers, Kevin Hafer
  • Publication number: 20080127815
    Abstract: Firearm supporting devices (e.g., firearm vises), methods of assembling firearm supporting devices, and methods of packaging firearm supporting devices are disclosed herein. One aspect is directed to a firearm supporting device for supporting a firearm having a first section and a second section spaced apart from the first section. In one such embodiment, a firearm supporting device includes a base, a first support for carrying the first section of the firearm, and a second support for carrying the second section of the firearm. The base includes a first portion and a second portion configured to be attached to the first portion. The first portion is fixed relative to the second portion when the first and second portions are attached. The first support is configured to project from the first portion of the base. The second support is configured to project from the second portion of the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: Battenfeld Tachnologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dave Yale, Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Morrow
  • Publication number: 20080116096
    Abstract: An appliance, such as a sleeve, sock, glove, or patch, that comprises a liquid-permeable substrate and a substantially dry and/or immobile composition (i.e., the formulation is substantially free of water so that the formulation is a solid or semi-solid formulation at temperatures typifying transport, storage, and/or use conditions), effectively and comfortably treats the skin or tissue of a user. Humectants, materials of an occlusive nature, and numerous other ingredients may be included in the formulation. The appliance can comprise elastomeric materials that facilitate contact between the appliance and skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Kroy D. Johnson, Wael R. Joseph, Kenneth B. Close, Jonathan K. Arendt
  • Patent number: 7331459
    Abstract: According to embodiments of the invention, the secondary usefulness of a pizza spacer is increased by providing a coupling mechanism that is configured to attach the pizza spacer to other pizza spacers in order to form larger objects that have a purpose beyond that of merely functioning as a pizza spacer. For example, a pizza spacer according to some embodiments of the invention may be connected to other pizza spacers to complete a jigsaw puzzle. Other embodiments of the invention are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Inventor: Jason Hilbourne