Combined Or Convertible Patents (Class 215/228)
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Patent number: 9149139Abstract: This device holds a beverage afloat in an upright position in the water at all times while the beverage is being consumed. This is accomplished by placing a flotation ring around the outer surface of the beverage holder and a weight at the bottom for stability. The device additionally provides a piercing rod for prying open a tab on an aluminum can or puncturing an aluminum can, a bottle opener for opening a different type of beverage and a lanyard and lanyard ring as well as a pouch for litter.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2014Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Inventors: Michael Rogers, Catherine Rogers
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Patent number: 9096365Abstract: The present invention relates to a vacuum container. The vacuum container includes a piston member linearly movably disposed in a receiving portion which is formed at the vacuum container and has a first outlet and provided with a second outlet, an elastic member disposed in the piston member, a first valve plate disposed in the receiving portion and adapted to open or close the first outlet, a second valve plate disposed at the piston member and adapted to open or close the second outlet, a separation preventing plate mounted in the receiving portion and preventing separation of the piston member, and a unit for pressuring the first valve plate which is mounted in the receiving portion and is adapted to close the first outlet by pressurizing the first valve plate if the piston member descends and is caught by and fixed to the separation preventing plate. Thereby, vacuum state can be continuously maintained in the vacuum container.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2010Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Inventor: Yong-Kug Kim
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Publication number: 20150129532Abstract: The present arrangement is applied to a can including a body portion; a neck portion incorporating an outer peripheral ridge and joined to the body portion by a transition portion; and a lid carrying an outer peripheral rib. A retention ring is seated on the outer peripheral, surrounding the latter and the outer peripheral ridge and being locked under said outer peripheral ridge; and a suspension ring carrying a grip handle and surrounding the neck portion, and locking, upwardly, the retention ring. A seal strip is joined to the suspension ring by breakable connection means, blocking access to a surrounding wall of the suspension ring, which is elastically deformable to unlock the retention ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2013Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Antonio Carlos Teixeira Alvares, Antonio Roberto Sene
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Patent number: 9016500Abstract: A universal cap to be placed on standard containers for lip balm and lipstick that contains one or more modules that house therein functional items to assist the user for personal health and safety applications. The cap includes modules that contain space for the inclusion of identifying information, interior space for a flashlight and battery, interior space for an audio alarm, an interior space to house medication, a place for a nail file and a place for a glass breaker along with a flange to allow attachment to a lanyard or similar item.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2013Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Inventor: Thomas Ralph Rossi
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Publication number: 20150083686Abstract: Containers with hooks are provided including those that hold personal care products such as shampoo or shower gel, and which comprise a cap at each end of an elongated container, the cap at one end comprising an articulating hook attached to the cap by a film hinge. The articulating hook, in the open configuration, allows the container to hang from an object such as a shower rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2013Publication date: March 26, 2015Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Steven Paul Jordan, Amanda Micallef
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Patent number: 8985358Abstract: A closure having a child resistant mode and a non-child resistant mode includes a circumferential side wall and a divider wall for forming a first section cavity and a second section cavity. The divider is disposed between the first section and the second section for closing an opening of the container when the closure is installed on the container in the non-child resistant mode and the child resistant mode. In certain embodiments, a first liner is disposed in the first section such that the first liner is visible when the closure is installed on the container in the child resistant mode and a second liner is disposed in the second section such that the second liner is visible when the closure is installed on the container in the non-child resistant mode.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Tri State Distribution, Inc.Inventors: David A. Miceli, Joseph A. Miceli
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Patent number: 8967209Abstract: An adapter structure for a gas fuel bottle cooperates with a bottle and is connected with a power tool. The adapter structure contains a body connecting with the bottle, a gas sealing assembly fixed inside the body, a fixing member cooperating with a spherical connecting portion of the power tool, and a plurality of elastic retaining members secured on the fixing member. Each elastic retaining member forms an elastic spreading mouth, and a diameter of the elastic spreading mouth is normally smaller than that of the spherical connecting portion, the elastic spreading mouth is pressed to expand so that the spherical connecting portion slides into or disengages from the opening. Each of the elastic retaining members is separated from the fixing member, whereby the adapter structure benefits easy die sinking and assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2012Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Superior Power Tool Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yu-Chuan Ho
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Patent number: 8960466Abstract: Systems, methods, and means for providing a novelty item are provided. In some embodiments, a stopper comprises a body, having an inner chamber and a top portion, a novelty item disposed within said inner chamber, and a cover to open after said inner chamber is removed from a neck of a bottle.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Inventor: Andrew P. Golden
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Patent number: 8950608Abstract: A universal adapter assembly system for container bottles using existing dispensing pumps or existing bottle caps includes a plurality of adapter members. Each adapter member is sized to receive and couple to a container bottle having a different sized bottle neck from which the dispensing pump or bottle cap is removed. The system also has a base member with a body sized to fit and releasably couple to each of the plurality of adapter members. The base member has a cap movable between an open position and a closed position relative to the base member body, the cap having an outer portion configured to support the container bottle in an upside down orientation on a supporting surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2013Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Inventors: Chad A. DeJong, Amy Y. Lin
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Patent number: 8936168Abstract: Closing element for sealing holes subjected to internal pressure includes a hollow cylindrical main body insertable into the hole substantially without play, and a hat-like spreading element pressable into the main body. The spreading element applies radial pressure to the inner wall of the main body in the installed state, wherein the main body is spread and pressed against the wall of the hole. The main body has a closing bottom having a circumferential radial ring surface and a slightly conical cone surface connected thereto. During operation, the closing bottom is pressed against the end face of the spreading element by the internal pressure and is bent over inner and outer edges of the end face and deformed so as to expand radially. This results in strengthened anchoring of the closure in the material of the component, and self-reinforcement of the press-out force required to remove the closure.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2010Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: KVT-Koenig AGInventors: Beat Wüst, Jürg Krauer
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Patent number: 8936169Abstract: A vacuumized container box having a box body opened at its upper end and constructed in a shape of a container; a box cover is provided at the upper end of the box body; an air outlet opening is provided on the box cover; a vacuumizing device is provided on the air outlet opening for vacuumizing the box body; the vacuumizing device comprises a vacuum operation button and air pumps; the vacuum operation button is provided at an upper end of the box cover; the air pumps are actuated by the vacuum operation button and are provided at a bottom end of the box cover. Since the vacuumized container box is configured to incorporate the vacuumizing device, no other extra vacuumizing devices are required. The vacuumized container box is therefore convenient to use and attains good vacuumization.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2012Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Inventor: To Yan Lui
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Publication number: 20150014272Abstract: An improved wine bottle closure and vacuum pump apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus provides an improved bulb structure to be used for pumping and storage purposes, the bulb remaining with a closure plug even after pumping is completed and the wine is to be stored for later consumption. The bulb structure can be collapsed in two different positions including a first position that maintains overall height of the bulb structure and a second position that enables the bulb structure to be shortened in height as an optional feature. The bulb structure provides an enlarged central section that is much larger in diameter than the lower end portion. The lower end portion provides a closure plug for fitting the opening of a wine bottle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventor: James Michalopoulos
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Patent number: 8905252Abstract: Drink containers include a liquid container and a cap assembly removably coupled to the liquid container. Cap assemblies include a base, a drink spout extending from the base, a closure configured to be removably coupled relative to the drink spout in a closed position to selectively restrict dispensing of drink liquid through the drink spout and to selectively permit dispensing of drink liquid through the drink spout when removed from the drink spout. Cap assemblies further may include a handle extending from the base and configured to selectively retain the closure in a stowed position when the closure is selectively removed from the drink spout. In some embodiments, the handle defines a closed perimeter and the closure is received within the closed perimeter when positioned in the stowed position. Some embodiments further include a tether that couples the closure to the cap assembly or to the liquid container.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2014Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: CamelBak Products, LLCInventors: Matthew W. Latham, Derek Gavin Sullivan
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Patent number: 8899437Abstract: A child resistant closure is provided that is configured to fit over the opening of a receptacle to form a container. The closure includes an inner dosage cup and an outer cap portion that receives and retains the inner dosage cup. The outer cap portion is rotatable relative to the inner dosage cup and defines at least one viewing window that allows for visual indication of a level of contents within the inner dosage cup.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2013Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Gateway Plastics, Inc.Inventors: William C. Vogel, Terrence M. Parve, Michael Walker
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Patent number: 8875916Abstract: A package for a particulate laundry scent additive.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2013Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Natalie Vitalia Lopez, Adrian Keith McKinney, Richard Lawrence Horstman, Kristin Marie Finley, Karen Hussong Strader
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Publication number: 20140312000Abstract: An oxygen absorbing cap includes a hollow chamber, a removable top that is adapted to screw into or snap into the cap so as to close the hollow chamber and, when removed, to provide access to the hollow chamber, an oxygen absorber adapted to fit into the hollow chamber, and a waterproof breathable film (e.g., e-PTFE microporous film) located in the hollow chamber between the oxygen absorber and any liquid in the bottle and adapted to prevent the liquid in the bottle from contacting the oxygen absorber but allowing gases in the bottle to contact the oxygen absorber. The cap may also be used with a valve that limits the amount of air that contacts the liquid to the air that replaces the poured liquid or used with a pump that replaces the poured liquid with oxygen-free air so that air never contacts liquid in the bottle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: J&H TEK LLCInventors: HE XU, ZHENGMIN XU
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Publication number: 20140291275Abstract: A drinking cap for a bottle comprises a screwable drinking section for mating with screw threads of a bottle and a covering cap, hinged to the drinking section. The drinking section is provided with a cylindrical shaped spout of about ¼-¾ inches in height and about ¼-½ inch in outside diameter, all to enhance normal oral motor development and physiological development of a person's mouth. An air vent and air connecting air channel are provided to the drinking section so that a drinker's lips, even if covering the air vent hole, will not block the passage of air into the cavity of the bottle to which the device is attached, ensuring no negative air pressure therein due to sucking Mechanisms are provided for preventing leakage, ensuring free, easy flow of fluid when sucking is initiated, and ensuring safety to a child using or near the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2013Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventor: Robert Licari
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Patent number: 8833584Abstract: The disclosed aspects relate to a dispensing closure that comprises a utensil retention mechanism. The utensil retention mechanism can comprise at least two outward extending tabs that can be located on a lid portion of the dispensing closure. The at least two outward extending tabs can be positioned on the lid portion such that a section of a utensil can be securely engaged and retained by the at least two outward extending tabs. The dispensing closure can comprise a stay open mechanism, in an aspect. In another aspect, the dispensing closure can comprise a sift-resistance feature. In a further aspect, the dispensing closure can comprise a flex-lock.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2012Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Weatherchem CorporationInventor: Brian David Groubert
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Publication number: 20140248182Abstract: Disclosed herein are disinfecting caps that can be used to cover and disinfect both a male medical connector and needleless injection site when not in use or when disconnected from each other. The caps contain a disinfecting agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Catheter Connections, Inc.Inventors: Donald D. Solomon, F. Mark Ferguson, Robert Hitchcock, Steven Bandis, James V. Mercer, Michael W. Howlett
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Patent number: 8823510Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for wirelessly programming a prescription bottle cap. In an embodiment, the system includes a base station comprising an inductor and processor configured to receive prescription dosage instructions and instruct the inductor to alter a magnetic field in a manner representative of the prescription dosage instructions. In an embodiment, the system further includes a wirelessly programmable cap comprising a sensor configured to detect the magnetic field and to generate the prescription dosage information based on the magnetic field. A control unit is configured to instruct the wirelessly programmable cap to send an alert at a time designated by the prescription dosage information.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2010Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: KlinDown, LLCInventors: Laura A. Downey, Steven J. Klink, Jonathan Bautista Labayo, Virginie Agathe Frizon-Hubert, Matthew Oran Moore, Jessica Louise Palmer, Matthew Robert Runchey
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Publication number: 20140231377Abstract: A container is provided including a generally hollow cylindrical base having a cavity configured to retain one or more items. A lid is removably coupled to the base. The lid has a first portion adjacent a first end and a second portion near a second end. The first portion of the lid is generally complementary to the base. An insert is coupled to an interior surface of the first portion of the lid. The insert extends generally beyond a first end of the lid such that when the lid is attached to the base, a section of the insert including a raised portion is received within the cavity of the base. The raised portion of the insert is configured to generate a sealing pressure fit when positioned against an interior surface of the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2013Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventors: Brian House, Matthew House
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Publication number: 20140224760Abstract: A novel integrated container cover is described to be used as a cup and a cover. There is a need to make a useful integrated container cover that can be used as a cup for consuming the contents of the container. This is specifically very useful for medication intake, or a soft drink intake. This invention is useful for travel purposes wherein one does not have to take two different objects if they have to carry water for drinking purposes. Integrated container cover comprises of a container cover that is used as a lid for the container. In between the container cover and the extended cup there is a thinner stretchable material or elongation means made up of synthetic material to form a bigger cup like structure. Once used it may be compressed or folded to fit into the extended cup and used as a cover for the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2013Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST)Inventor: FARES D ALSEWAILEM
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Publication number: 20140217056Abstract: A portable, personal apparatus for transporting liquid having a bottle configured to contain liquid. The bottle has a longitudinal axis. A first opening open in a direction generally parallel with the longitudinal axis in a pour position. A first cover coupled to the bottle and configured to close the first opening in a closed position. A second opening open in a direction generally orthogonal with the longitudinal axis in a fill position. A second cover coupled to the bottle and configured to close the second opening in a storage position. The second cover remaining coupled to the bottle when the second cover is in the fill position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: HYDROS BOTTLE, LLCInventors: Jay Kiran Parekh, Aakash Mathur, Joseph Jackson, Ian White, David Fowlkes, Michael Young, Arjun Daniel Srinivas, Alexander Mittal, Ian McDermott
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Patent number: 8795748Abstract: A capsule for storing a fixed amount of syrup. The capsule includes a housing to store the fixed amount of syrup and is shaped to sit on an opening of a bottle of liquid. The capsule also includes a release mechanism to release the syrup in a controlled manner into the bottle. The invention includes a method for releasing syrup from a capsule into a bottle of carbonated water. The method includes the capsule being placed on a rim of the bottle and the capsule receiving a downward force.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2013Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: SodaStream Industries Ltd.Inventors: Yaron Kopel, Allan Ring, Avi Cohen, Hagai Harduff, Doron Krom, Amit Avigdor, Eyal Fendell
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Patent number: 8783493Abstract: The invention relates to the field of packages of consumable product provided with a substantially plane wall (15) and fitted with an orifice (13).Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2009Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: 3L DistributionInventors: Franck Lucas, Philippe Lutringer, Michel Laville
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Publication number: 20140175042Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention include a drink bottle with a removable lid including an inner lid attached to the mouth of the bottle and an outer lid pivotably mounted to the inner lid. A drink spout extends from the inner lid. The outer lid may be latched into a closed position covering the drink spout. A push button can be selectively actuated to release the latched outer lid, permitting the outer lid to open to access the drink spout. The push button moves a lid slide containing a catch extension that engages a catch notch in the outer lid to latch the outer lid closed. Actuating the push button moves the catch extension out of engagement with the catch notch, thereby opening the outer lid. A push button lock selectively prevents the push button from being depressed and the lid slide from being actuated, thereby locking the outer lid in a latched and closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Thermos L.L.C.Inventor: Marvin Lane
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Patent number: 8757408Abstract: A closure for beverage containers, such as wine bottles, champagne bottles, beer bottles, liquor bottles, soda bottles, and the like, may include a head portion defining a chamber for housing an item and an opening for providing access to the item. The closure may further include a stub portion for sealing a mouth of the bottle and a cap that releasably engages the opening.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2008Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Inventors: Brad T. Joubert, Jonathan P. Mitts
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Patent number: 8757407Abstract: A package that has both child-resistant and non-child-resistant modes of operation. A container has an end with an open mouth surrounded by a container wall with a central axis and at least one first lock element extending radially outwardly from the wall. A closure includes an annular base wall having inner and outer peripheral edges. A cylindrical skirt extends from the outer peripheral edge of the base wall, and at least one second lock element is disposed on the skirt. A projection extends axially from the inner peripheral edge of the base wall in a direction opposite from the skirt. The projection has an annular sidewall spaced radially inwardly from the outer peripheral edge of the skirt.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2006Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Rexam Prescription Products Inc.Inventors: Robert S. Konefal, Steven R. Wolfe, John M. Shingle
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Patent number: 8740012Abstract: A heat-sealable, plastic bottle with an internal scraper and an inner seal is described. More particularly, the present application relates to a heat-sealable, plastic bottle having an opening with an internal scraper chord that is less than or equal to the diameter of the circular opening, an inner seal, and a cap.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2012Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Phoenix Closures, Inc.Inventor: Len Ekkert
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Publication number: 20140138379Abstract: Often times friends would like to buy a special drink or an ice cream soda to celebrate a special occasion such as a birthday, anniversary or graduation event. A candle would be nice, but there is no easy way of mounting a small candle, sparkler or other illuminating device to the beverage glass or bottle along with a congratulatory message to mark the special occasion. This invention also provides a means to conveniently mount a candle or sparkler onto the top of a beverage while also providing restaurants, bars and other establishments and venues to offer a unique service for their customers while also creating a unique method to advertise the establishment, distributors, manufacturer with brand names and branding logos.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: May 22, 2014Inventor: Scott Frank HIll
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Patent number: 8727176Abstract: A lid assembly for a beverage container having a lid housing, a seal assembly and a trigger member. The seal assembly has one or more drink seals that engage a corresponding one or more drink apertures to close the drink apertures. The seal assembly is rotatedly connected to the lid housing and movable between a use position and a cleaning position for cleaning. The trigger member is connected to the lid housing and is capable of engaging the seal assembly in the use position, but not in the cleaning position. The trigger member is connected to the seal assembly such that the vent aperture is opened during a first portion of the operation of the trigger, and the drink apertures are opened during a second portion of the operation of the trigger so that the vent aperture is opened before the drink apertures.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2012Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Ignite USA, LLCInventors: Sami M. El-Saden, Daniel M. Wodka, Joe Y. Chiou
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Patent number: 8727149Abstract: A container with a granulated, powdered or other loose product stores a scoop within the container adjacent to a closure for the container, in such a way that the scoop will not sink down into the product. Several embodiments are disclosed, including different ways for retaining the scoop. Promotional material can be retained below the closure, in addition to or in lieu of the scoop.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2009Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Innovative MoldingInventors: Grahame W. Reid, Donald Waring, David Lloyd
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Patent number: 8727150Abstract: A device attaches a figurine with a cylindrical base part onto a beverage bottle. A combination of such a device and a figurine as well as a beverage bottle made of plastic forms a sales unit with such a device and such a figurine. In order to enable the figurine to be joined separably to the beverage bottle to form a sales unit in a simple, aesthetical and sales-promoting manner, the device includes a body having means for separable attachment of the figurine and having a recess for holding a screw cap and a neck part provided with an outside thread of the beverage bottle.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2009Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: PCO Group GmbHInventors: Stefan Lemke, Bernhard Wettlaufer, Götz Thomas
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Publication number: 20140130454Abstract: A water bottle includes a bottle body, a cap and a base. The bottle body includes a wall structure extending from a bottom end to a top end. The top end includes an opening. An outer surface of the wall structure may include a plurality of finger grip recesses and at least one thumb grip recess. The cap is configured to releasably connect to the top end of the bottle body to close the opening with a fluid-tight seal. The cap has a pointed portion that provides at least one top pressure point. The base is positioned at the bottom end of the bottle body and includes at least one pointed portion that provides at least one bottom pressure point. The at least one top and at least one bottom pressure points provide self-defense features for the water bottle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2012Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: BrowningInventor: Russ Kommer
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Patent number: 8720714Abstract: A multi-purpose device is disclosed for opening beverage containers, such as glass bottles, plastic bottles and/or cans and for covering some open beverage containers having a neck, such as beverage bottles. The device includes a housing. The housing can represent various decorative forms of headgear. The housing includes a bottle cap remover and bottle retainer. For twist-off caps, a twist-off bottle cap remover can be provided that includes a cup-like guide member that can receive the cap of a beverage container. Ridges formed on and projecting outward from the surface of the cup-like guide member's inner circumference can be received by indentations between ridges typically found on the outer circumference of beverage container caps (e.g., bottle caps). By twisting the guide member, the twist-off cap becomes loosened for easy removal.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2003Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Roadrunner Promotions, LLCInventor: Jerome Romero
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Publication number: 20140124528Abstract: In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial includes a piercing member and a bag. The bag can be contained within the piercing member such that the bag is introduced to the vial when the vial adaptor is coupled with the vial. In some embodiments, the bag expands within the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In other embodiments, a vial includes a bag for regulating pressure within the vial as liquid is removed therefrom. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands within the vial, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts within the vial.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: ICU Medical, Inc.Inventor: Thomas F. Fangrow
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Patent number: 8714381Abstract: A closure device including a first and second closure element, the first closure element, which has an opening, being mounted on the opening of a container to be closed and the second closure element being movably connectable to the first closure element, the first closure element of the device having on the bottom surface facing the container a raised edge, which encircles the opening and has a sharp-edged region and a blunt region.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Products GmbHInventors: Joachim Bernhard, Joerg Filzinger, Hugo Wilmes
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Patent number: 8701906Abstract: A dispensing cap for storing one or more ingredients in the cap body until the time of use. The stored ingredients in the cap are dispensed manually into a primary container for mixing. The dispensing cap includes a push-pull, flow-through drinking spout with a fluid valve for opening and closing the fluid flow from the primary container. The dispensing cap body includes several elements all of which are formed in a single molded cap body. The storage chamber of the dispensing cap includes a foil seal that can be partially opened by an activating member manually connected to the drinking spout for dispensing the ingredients into the primary container. The cap body is threadably attached to a primary container threaded neck.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2013Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Blast Max LLCInventor: Michael R. Anderson
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Patent number: 8701910Abstract: An improved wine bottle closure and vacuum pump apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus provides an improved bulb structure to be used for pumping and storage purposes, the bulb remaining with a closure plug even after pumping is completed and the wine is to be stored for later consumption. The bulb structure can be collapsed in two different positions including a first position that maintains overall height of the bulb structure and a second position that enables the bulb structure to be shortened in height as an optional feature. The bulb structure provides an enlarged central section that is much larger in diameter than the lower end portion. The lower end portion provides a closure plug for fitting the opening of a wine bottle.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2008Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Inventor: James Michalopoulos
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Patent number: 8701907Abstract: A bottle sealing system for resealing an opened beverage bottle features a conical sealing member. The conical sealing member features a lower ridge and an upper ridge located around the sealing member side wall outside surface. The conical sealing member features an upper groove located around the sealing member side wall inside surface. The upper groove is located opposed to the upper ridge. The upper groove is adapted to receive a beverage bottle ridge located around a beverage bottle neck. The system features a compression cap resembling a football helmet. A compression cap groove is located around the compression cap side wall inside surface. The conical sealing member is adapted to slide over an open bottle. The compression cap is adapted to slide over the conical sealing member. The compression cap groove is adapted to snap over the upper ridge of the conical sealing member.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2013Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Inventor: Tony Mallicoat
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Publication number: 20140103004Abstract: A universal adapter assembly system for container bottles using existing dispensing pumps or existing bottle caps includes a plurality of adapter members. Each adapter member is sized to receive and couple to a container bottle having a different sized bottle neck from which the dispensing pump or bottle cap is removed. The system also has a base member with a body sized to fit and releasably couple to each of the plurality of adapter members. The base member has a cap movable between an open position and a closed position relative to the base member body, the cap having an outer portion configured to support the container bottle in an upside down orientation on a supporting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventors: Chad A. DeJong, Amy Y. Lin
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Patent number: 8695819Abstract: A cap dispensing chamber to hold powder and/or liquids in a contained unit with a line of weakening, including but not limited to for bottles, pouches, cartons, cans, drums, IV bags, syringes, and any other type of container that can hold a product. The body and the plunger fits snugly with one another allowing ingredients to be stored and activated by an individual when on a as needed basis. A dust cover for allowing RFID, Nano and barcodes that can be applied during or post manufacturing or any location on or in the invention A body can be molded with a screw cap, snap lid, click-in, or by itself that can ultimately fit on any type or style container.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2009Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Blast Max LLCInventor: Michael R. Anderson
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Patent number: 8695820Abstract: The invention relates to a cap. More particularly, the invention relates to a bottle cap which has engaging formations which allow it to be releasably secured to other caps of the same kind. The cap includes a sleeve moulded integrally to an end wall, the sleeve having at least one line of weakness spaced apart from the end wall for separation of at least one ring portion from the sleeve. The cap further includes primary external co-operating engaging formations provided on either side of the line of weakness, such that the cap is connectible side-to-side, via the primary external cooperating engaging formations, to other caps or ring portions, or to bottles having corresponding primary external cooperating engaging formations.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2010Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Smooth Hip LtdInventor: Arno Rabie
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Patent number: 8695828Abstract: A single, thin piece of folded material attaches to a single serving container to provide a strong, sanitary spoon, Folding score lines on the handle portion of the spoon give the utensil strength and provide a simplicity of use suitable for children. The disclosed utensil may be attached to existing containers or may be built into containers during the manufacture of the underlying container, or may be available as a stand-alone product. The disclosed utensil may be integrated into packaging material as overwrap sleeves used to package food containers.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2012Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: EcoTensil Inc.Inventor: Peggy V. K. Cross
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Patent number: 8695830Abstract: A container lid for sealing an opening to a container may include a handle and a flip top that are each independently pivotable along the same axis. The handle can be secured to the container lid between a mount on the lid and the flip top. The handle supports the weight of the container and, because the handle is independently rotatable relative to the flip top, the handle will not inadvertently open the flip top.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2012Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Runway Blue, LLCInventors: David O. Meyers, Steven M. Sorensen, Kim L. Sorensen
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Patent number: 8689988Abstract: An indexing cap assembly indexes visual cues or indicia during an open and close cycle so as to help users more easily track container entry as for example with regard to medications so as to ensure proper dosage. The indexing cap assembly basically incorporates six components, including a cover construction, an indexing plate or wheel, a compression coil or spring, a push plate construction, a gear tray or swing plate construction, and an assembly ring. The cover construction and assembly ring are joined together to essentially form or close the cap assembly with the other parts coaxially aligned and operable therebetween. The indexing wheel is rotatively received within the cover construction such that axial displacements of the push plate advance the indexing wheel and indicia upon its upper surface are sequentially revealed by way of the window formed in the cover construction.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2013Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Inventors: Tao Xu, Xiaojun Zhang, Linzhi Fang
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Patent number: 8689987Abstract: A container adapter for use in feeding human infants and animal infants is shown. The container adapter has an internal threaded portion that can comprise a set of thread segments sized and configured to match the external threads of a commercially available soda or bottled liquid container, and can have an external threaded portion sized to match the internal threads of a standard nipple ring for an infant feeding bottle. The container adapter includes a funnel that provides a user with assistance in inserting infant feeding ingredients into the liquid container by placing the container adapter on the liquid container to use the funnel of the container adapter to place infant feeding ingredients into the liquid container. The container adapter is then inverted and installed onto the liquid container. A nipple within a collar is attached to the container adapter thus converting the liquid container to an infant feeding bottle.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2011Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Inventor: Linda A. Lewis
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Patent number: 8672158Abstract: A closure including a top panel and a transition section extending from a peripheral edge of the top panel is provided. The closure includes a skirt extending from a peripheral edge of the transition section such that the skirt extends away from the top panel. The skirt includes a plurality of projections extending outwardly and away from an outer surface of the transition section.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2012Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Silgan White Cap LLCInventors: James M. Taber, Darren R. Neputy
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Patent number: 8672155Abstract: The invention relates to a closure cap for a container filled with medicinal fluid, which container has an aperture piece which is sealed off by a diaphragm which can be punctured. The closure cap has a cap-shaped closure body (1) and a drinking neck (4) with a drinking opening (4a) which is pivotable between a first position, in which the drinking neck bears against the closure cap, and a second position, in which the drinking neck projects from the closure cap. In addition, the closure cap has means (20, 22) for puncturing the diaphragm which seals off the aperture piece of the container, which means (20, 22) interact with the drinking neck in such a way that, as the drinking neck (4) is pivoted, the diaphragm is punctured such that a connection is produced between the opening (4a) of the drinking neck and the container interior.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2007Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbHInventors: Bernd Knierbein, Helmut Walter, Janina Luke, Walter Schulte, Frank Römer, Wolfgang Heukamp
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Publication number: 20140061328Abstract: An air freshener or container has a convertible and interchangeable lid/base that can form both a lid covering a jar and a base supporting a jar. In addition, the container or jar can contain water beads and a scented material.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventor: Bryce Haymond