And Pivotable Primary Closure Patents (Class 220/254.6)
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Patent number: 11675251Abstract: An image capture device is disclosed that includes a body defining a peripheral cavity and a door assembly that is movable between an open position and a closed position to close and seal the peripheral cavity. The door assembly includes a door body; a slider that is supported by the door body for axial movement between a first position and a second position; a biasing member that is configured for engagement (contact) with the slider; a door lock including a stop that is configured for engagement (contact) with the biasing member; and a sealing member that is fixedly connected to the door lock.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2020Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: GoPro, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Vitale, Chao Chen
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Patent number: 9452867Abstract: A lid is configured to mate with a brim of a cup to provide a container. The lid includes an outlet through which a consumer can sip a beverage stored in the cup while the lid is mounted on the brim of the cup.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2013Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Berry Plastics CorporationInventors: Darin C Koestring, Kyle F Tabor, Ryan Dewig
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Patent number: 9315307Abstract: A container closure integrally formed from a synthetic resin includes a body, which has an upper surface wall, and an outer lid connected to the body so as to be pivotable between a closed position at which the upper surface wall of the body is covered and an open position at which the upper surface wall of the body is opened, wherein a raised portion having discharge ports formed on both sides is disposed on the upper surface wall of the body, the discharge ports formed on both sides of the raised portion are opened when the outer lid is pivoted to the open position, while the discharge ports formed on both sides of the raised portion are sealed fully reliably when the outer lid is pivoted to the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2011Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: NIPPON CLOSURES CO., LTD.Inventors: Takahiro Akaogi, Motokatsu Yamada, Ryuichi Tsukamoto, Atsushi Watanabe
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Publication number: 20150108027Abstract: An article of manufacture includes a write-on surface configured for writing and erasing thereon, a peripheral rim extending from the write-on surface and having an interior surface thereof configured for attachment onto an open end of a container, and a holder disposed on at least an exterior surface of the peripheral rim, the holder configured to releaseably secure or retain a writing implement. A container with a writing implement holder is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventor: Kimberlee Ann Horn
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Publication number: 20150034642Abstract: A container includes a container body having a base and walls extending upward from the base to define a container interior and an open upper end. A lid extends over at least a portion of the upper end of the container body. The lid is movable between an open position and a closed position. A latch selectively secures the lid in the closed position. The latch includes a first latched position and a second latched position, which may be more secure than the first latched position. The lid may be a primary lid or a secondary, sub-lid within the primary lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventor: Margaret McCanless
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Patent number: 8925761Abstract: A cover for a food container includes a first cover piece and a second cover piece. The second cover piece is hingably and releasably coupled to the first cover piece so that the first cover piece and the second cover piece are separable from one another. At least one tab extends laterally away from at least one of the first cover piece and the second cover piece, and is engageable by a user to lift an end of the at least one of the first cover piece and the second cover piece.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2013Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Inventor: James M. Jack
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Patent number: 8915420Abstract: The wardrobe box is formed with a lid, a bottom and side walls. A door is provided at one of the sidewalls. The lid comprises two hinge sectors engageable to each other. The hinge sectors of the lid comprise complimentary flaps engageable to each other, whereas the door is formed with a detachable closing element. Such structure requires no additional elements to close the lid and to keep the door closed.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2012Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Embalajes Capsa, S.L.Inventor: Manuel Lopez Masague
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Patent number: 8844751Abstract: A waste container for disposing sanitary waste, such as soiled diapers, comprises a canister having a storage space, an opening at an upper end and a bottom at a lower end. A retainer frame is pivotally attached to the canister and has an aperture for inserting a trash bag through the aperture and folding an upper edge of the trash bag over the retainer frame. A retainer is pivotally attached to the canister and has a rim that inserts into the aperture of the retainer frame to retain the trash bag. A lid having a hole which aligns with the aperture of the retainer frame is pivotally attached to the canister for allowing the lid to pivot between a closed position covering the opening and an open position. A sliding door is coupled to the lid and is slidable between a closed position and an open position.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2011Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Pearhead, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Ray Sakaguchi, John Richard Omdahl, II, Tyler Fredric Allan, Michael Saburo Horito, Arthur Lee Dietrich-Croy, Clark Evan Davis, Mark Edwin Schulte
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Patent number: 8789718Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a lid comprising of: a brim latch adjoining a rim that extends around a periphery of the lid; a support tab in mating engagement with at least one wing that comprises of a top rim, an elevated member that extends upward and circumferentially from the brim latch, at least one sloped wall, and two side walls; and at least one film strip removably attached to the at least one wing, wherein the at least one film strip substantially covers the top rim of the at least one wing, which includes an arcuate portion sloping from side to side forming a u-shaped slope wherein the sides protrude upward and outward defining a lip contacting area causing a seal to be formed when the lip contacting area is engaged by an individual's lips.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2011Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Inventors: Isaac S. Daniel, Peter Mastrorio
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Patent number: 8777040Abstract: A beverage container or flask that includes a lower body portion and a selectively openable upper body portion. The upper body portion is configured to include a fastener that allows a user to selectively lock the panel in place by pivoting the upper body portion relative to the remainder of the flask. When the openable upper body portion is locked in place on the remainder of the flask, the upper body portion provides a leak proof seal such that a liquid may be contained in the flask without escaping. When the openable upper body portion is opened, access to an interior volume or compartment of the flask is provided, which facilitates simplified and more effective cleaning of the flask.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Pacific Market International, LLCInventor: Andrew C. F. Wahl
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Patent number: 8740000Abstract: An opening device of a liquid food container includes a bottom, a main body, and a top part joined to an upper end of the main body and formed with thermoplastic resin. The top part has a lid integrally moulded with thermoplastic resin. The lid divides the top part and includes weakening lines, a first lid part, a second lid part, and a gripper. A first hinge is formed between the first lid part and the second lid part, the weakening lines are cut when the gripper is pulled up, and the-first lid part rotates on the-first hinge such that the weakening lines open narrowly. A second hinge is formed in an edge of the second lid part, the weakening lines are cut by further pulling the gripper, and the second lid part rotates on the second hinge such that the weakening lines open more widely.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2011Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance, S.A.Inventors: Yasuyuki Moriyama, Koshaku Ito
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Patent number: 8733585Abstract: A lid can be configured to removably attach to a container. The lid can include multiple lid portions can open independently of each other. A first lid portion can open while a second lid portion remains closed and coupled to the container. Similarly, the second lid portion can open while the first lid portion remains closed and coupled to the container. A junction can joint the first and second lid portions and can enable pivoting of the lid so that the first and second lid portions can hingedly move with respect to each other.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Merrick Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Abraham Abdi, Katina C. Brown, Sadollah Vahidy, Robert J. Schaefer
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Publication number: 20140034644Abstract: A beverage container or flask that includes a lower body portion and a selectively openable upper body portion. The upper body portion is configured to include a fastener that allows a user to selectively lock the panel in place by pivoting the upper body portion relative to the remainder of the flask. When the openable upper body portion is locked in place on the remainder of the flask, the upper body portion provides a leak proof seal such that a liquid may be contained in the flask without escaping. When the openable upper body portion is opened, access to an interior volume or compartment of the flask is provided, which facilitates simplified and more effective cleaning of the flask.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Inventor: Andrew C.F. Wahl
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Patent number: 8584846Abstract: A bow case is described that is flexibly configurable to accommodate bows such as crossbows including recurve crossbows, compound crossbows, pistol crossbows, or the like, which may have different configurations such as different shapes, lengths, widths, depths, heights, weights or the like. A bow case having an adjustable tail portion is provided that may be configurable to different lengths.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Plano Molding CompanyInventors: John Whalen, John Hagemann, Joseph F. Fiore
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Publication number: 20130264343Abstract: The embodiments disclosed describe a double opening beverage can lid system. The system includes a can lid having a pour panel associated with a pour opening and a vent panel associated with a vent opening. A tab is attached to the can lid. The tab includes a primary tab portion configured to open the pour opening, and a secondary tab portion configured to open the vent opening. A rivet hole facilitates attachment of the primary tab portion and the secondary tab portion to the can lid. A shelf is bent about 180° around a rear edge of the primary tab portion. The shelf blocks at least a portion of the secondary tab portion from contacting the vent panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2013Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV, SAInventor: Christopher G. Neiner
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Patent number: 8550283Abstract: A lid system for a shielding cask is provided, the system comprising a plurality of contiguous panels, each panel is axially actuated by a first lift piston located laterally from the casks' longitudinal principal axis, and rotated about the cask by a ‘hinge’ piston at approximately 90 degrees along an arc from the first piston, the arc formed by a portion of the lip of the cask.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2011Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Uchicago Argonne, LLCInventors: James W. Morgan, Donald E. Preuss, Daniel M. Nestor
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Publication number: 20130228578Abstract: A container closure integrally formed from a synthetic resin includes a body, which has an upper surface wall, and an outer lid connected to the body so as to be pivotable between a closed position at which the upper surface wall of the body is covered and an open position at which the upper surface wall of the body is opened, wherein a raised portion having discharge ports formed on both sides is disposed on the upper surface wall of the body, the discharge ports formed on both sides of the raised portion are opened when the outer lid is pivoted to the open position, while the discharge ports formed on both sides of the raised portion are sealed fully reliably when the outer lid is pivoted to the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2011Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: NIPPON CLOSURES CO., LTD.Inventors: Takahiro Akaogi, Motokatsu Yamada, Ryuichi Tsukamoto, Atsushi Watanabe
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Patent number: 8499959Abstract: A packet including a closure having a base portion and a flap portion which is at least in use pivotable with respect to the base portion about a pivoting axis; and a face with a flap area corresponding to the flap portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2009Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Tadbik Ltd.Inventors: Shlomit Chasid, Uri Zaidman
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Patent number: 8430460Abstract: A merchandiser includes a case defining a product display area, and a lid disposed over the product display area and substantially enclosing at least a portion of the product display area. The lid is movable between an open position providing access to the product display area and a closed position limiting access to the product display area. The merchandiser also includes a handle assembly that has a handle coupled to and rotatable relative to the lid as the lid moves between the open position and the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2011Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Hussmann CorporationInventors: Estefania Erro, Asier Esnal
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Publication number: 20130082051Abstract: A double lid retrofittable to a storage container, the double lid includes a top lid and a bottom lid. The top lid and bottom lid each includes a plurality of interior spaces. The double lid further includes an attachment mechanism for removably attaching a plurality of implements to the top lid thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: April 4, 2013Inventor: Scott W. Kaufmann
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Patent number: 8381927Abstract: A container is provided, which includes a container main body having a loading space formed therein to load freight therein; a door opening/closing a freight doorway formed on one side of the container main body and including a first door of which one side is hinge-engaged with the container main body by a first hinge portion, and a second door of which one side is hinge-engaged with the other side of the first door by a second hinge portion; a slide rotation portion including a slide rail provided on the container main body, a movement member connected to the second door to slidably move along the slide rail, a link member connected to the movement member and an inner side surface of the second door to make the door rotate at 0 to 270 degrees around the first hinge portion, and a movement limit member connected between the movement member and one side of the link member to limit the movement of the link member; and a locking portion locking/unlocking the door with respect to the container main body.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2011Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Inventor: Sang Woo Nam
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Patent number: 8317051Abstract: The present invention relates to Trash field. More particularly, the present invention relates to Trash can lid. The present invention provides a design of a big lid and a small lid. When an inhabitant usually disposes trash, he or she need only press a button to open the small lid. Since the small lid is connected with the big lid by magnetism and a spring buffer unit is installed in the seat of small lid, opening the small lid is very smooth, without any noise or vibration. When a dustman collects the trash, what he needs to do is only to open the big lid, being very convenient and sanitary.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2010Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Zhejiang Jiaxing Zhongda Group Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jiaming Jin, Xiaofeng Lu, Zhongjun Zhou
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Publication number: 20120267370Abstract: The present invention relates to a fuel dispensing unit (1) for refuelling vehicles, comprising a base module (2) comprising a housing having a front side (10), a rear side (12) and end sides (11, 13) connecting said front and rear sides (10, 12), said housing being enclosed by wall sections. At least a first of said wall sections forms a first door (20), wherein said first door (20) is extending along at least a portion of the front side (10) or the rear side (12) and at least a first portion of one of the end sides (11, 13), said first door (20) being pivotable towards a second portion of said one of the end sides.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2009Publication date: October 25, 2012Inventors: Annika Birkler, Hanna Helgesson, Bengt I. Larsson, Kevin Burnett, Paul De La Port, Scott Negley, Neil Thomas
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Patent number: 8292068Abstract: The present disclosure provides a package for a medical device containing a cavity for receiving the medical device, a first closure having a sealed portal therein and a second closure adjacent the first closure.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2011Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Joshua B. Stopek, David Kirsch
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Patent number: 8087532Abstract: A waste container includes a top chamber, a base chamber, upper and lower lids, and a drive mechanism mechanically coupling the lower lid with the upper lid. The upper lid is disposed on the top chamber and moves between a closed position covering a first opening and an open position exposing the first opening. The lower lid is disposed on the base chamber and moves between a closed position covering a second opening and an open position exposing the second opening. The drive mechanism is actuated so as to move the lower lid to the open position when the upper lid moves to the closed position from the open position. The lower lid returns to the closed position when the upper lid is in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2009Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Brown Newman, L.L.C.Inventors: Jolie Brown, Eric F. Cabahug, Benjamin F. Feldman, Rachel Katherine Newman
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Patent number: 8069980Abstract: The present disclosure provides a package for a medical device containing a cavity for receiving the medical device, a first closure having a sealed portal therein and a second closure adjacent the first closure.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2008Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Joshua B. Stopek, David Kirsch
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Publication number: 20110248048Abstract: Closure device, to be connected to a container (1), which comprises a measuring cap (2), a moving shutter (17) and a lid (24), where the moving shutter (17) is housed in a compartment (3) of the measuring cap (2) and presents a platform (18) provided with holes (19), two elastically deformable tongues (20) and a body with a cylindrical section (21, 22) held in place and guided by a chimney (27) in the lid (24), where the lid (24) comprises a central hole (29) that allows the product to exit. The moving shutter (17) is operated by pressing on the elastic container (1), which allows a dose of the product to come out, the moving shutter then being returned to its rest position by the tongues (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2008Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: CTL-TH PACKAGING ,S.L. UNIPERSONALInventors: Javier Fernandez De Mendiola Quintana, Juan Ignacio Valpuesta Landa, Christian Guillot
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Patent number: 7984822Abstract: A kiln having a body with an internal chamber accessible via an opening which normally is closed by a closure that is movable. Lift apparatus effects movements of the closure between its closed and opened positions. The lift apparatus includes an arm which overlies the closure and is pivoted to a support independently of the kiln body for rotation about a second axis that is spaced a selected distance from the axis about which the closure rocks. The lift arm is connected to the closure by a pivot coupling which maintains the lift arm and the closure substantially parallel and uniformly spaced apart throughout the movements of the closure. The pivotal connection of the lift arm to the closure enables relative movement of the lift arm and the closure during movements thereof to avoid imposing appreciable stress on either the arm or the closure.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2010Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Evenheat Kiln, Inc.Inventors: John D. Watson, Diane C. Watson, legal representative, Michael D. Kelly
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Publication number: 20110042377Abstract: A multiple lid waste container including: a receptacle body; a primary lid hinge coupled to a top portion of the receptacle body; a primary lid coupled to the primary lid hinge; a secondary lid hinge coupled to the primary lid; a secondary lid coupled to the secondary lid hinge. The primary lid hinge is configured so that the primary lid opens in a first direction and the secondary lid hinge is configured so that the secondary lid opens in a second direction different from the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2009Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventor: Jonathan Fearn
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Patent number: 7734217Abstract: A sheet post-processing apparatus of the invention includes a sheet guiding unit configured to have plural components including paper carrying components be attached thereto, a tray onto which a sheet of paper is discharged, and a protection cover attached to the sheet guiding unit at a portion in close proximity to the tray side. A protection cover has a cover main body, a screw attachment portion, a screw cover that covers the screw attached to the screw attachment portion, and a slit used for the tip end of the screw cover to be inserted into the cover main body to be fixed thereto.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2007Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Toshiba Tec Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Shouichi Dobashi
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Patent number: 7617944Abstract: An electronic apparatus is provided. The electronic apparatus includes an electronic apparatus body that includes a power source storage portion and an information storage medium storage portion. A lid is rotatably attached to the electronic apparatus body. The lid includes a first lid piece that is rotatably and slidably attached to the electronic apparatus body, a second lid piece that is rotatably attached to the first lid piece, and a lock mechanism configured to lock the first lid piece to the electronic apparatus body.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2006Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: Sony CorporationInventor: Takayuki Noguchi
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Publication number: 20090230139Abstract: A cold insulation container includes a heat-insulating container body and a heat-insulating cover pivotally connected to and openably closing the container body to define a closed space in the container body for storing goods therein. The cover includes a base defining an open-topped recess and a secondary lid pivotally connected to the base to openably close the recess. A plurality of vents is provided on a peripheral wall of the recess. At least one refrigerating element is disposed in the recess. Since stored goods and the refrigerating element are positioned in two separated spaces, the stored goods are isolated from contamination by condensed water from the refrigerating element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2008Publication date: September 17, 2009Inventor: Mao-Hsiung Li
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Patent number: 7565999Abstract: A display and dispensing device for lottery-type tickets or the like that is securable to prevent the dispensing of the tickets when desired. The device includes a housing of box-like configuration having an open rear end, a door pivotally attached to the housing open end and a security shield pivotally attached to the door and being alternatively located in an open condition allowing said lottery tickets to be dispensed and a closed condition blocking the dispensing of said tickets.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2007Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Owner Revolutions Inc.Inventor: Craig A. Jensen
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Patent number: 7458482Abstract: To provide a protective cover capable of enhancing convenience in connecting and disconnecting an external output line and the like without impairing safety. In a protective cover placed on a side wall of a casing and covering a hollow part in which an output part of an apparatus housed in the casing is provided, the cover is characterized by including an outer lid which is supported by a hinge provided at an upper end to be openable and closable, and is provided, at a part close to a lower end, with a first locking member engaging with a catching member that is provided at a lower part of the hollow part, and an internal lid which is rotatably mounted to a position corresponding to the output part in an inner surface of the aforesaid outer lid to cover the output part. The internal lid is supported by a hinge.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2005Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: Denyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Hitoshi Yasuda, Satoshi Kojima
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Patent number: 7441671Abstract: A shipping container has an interior, a first main door, a second main door and an auxiliary door. In a closed position, the auxiliary door cooperates with one of the main doors to form a bulkhead which blocks access to the interior. The auxiliary door comprises a plurality of separately moveable portions moveable between open and closed positions. At least one of the portions is moveable to an open position which permits access to the interior of the shipping container.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2006Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: Superior Bulk Containers Ltd.Inventor: Doug McPhee
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Publication number: 20080190929Abstract: The invention relates to a closing device for a filler neck situated on a container, in particular for a container situated on a rail or road vehicle, which may be supplied to a loading station for loading with powdered or granular bulk goods. At least one filler neck (3), which is provided with a through opening and connected to the container interior (6), and a pivot device (30), which comprises two pivot arms (31, 61) mounted thereon, are situated on the container (5), using which two closure elements (35, 60) situated thereon are pivotable in relation thereto around a shared axis (Z) for the exterior and interior closing or opening of the through opening. At least one seal, which is provided with a pressure chamber oriented around the circumference, for example, and which may be impinged with pressure in the closed position and relieved of pressure to pivot the closure elements, is situated on the closure elements (35, 60) and/or on the filler neck (3).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2006Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: STAG AGInventors: Christian Gloor, Hubert Meier, Walter Furgler, Daniel Pieth, Ekkehard Mosberger
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Publication number: 20080116204Abstract: There is provided a container with lid capable of preventing evaporation of a liquid, which is stored in the container, even if the liquid is continuously pipetted from the container. The container 10 with lid has a tubular container body 12 having a bottom 12b at the lower end thereof and having an opening 12a at the upper end thereof, a first lid portion 14 for opening and closing the opening 12a of the container body 12, a second lid portion 16 for opening and closing an opening 14a which is formed in the first lid portion 14, a first connecting portion 18 which connects the first lid portion 14 with the container body 12, and a second connecting portion 20 which connects the second lid portion 16 with the first lid portion 14, wherein the container body 12, the first and second lid portions 14, 16, and the first and second connecting portions 18, 20 are integral-molded. A first sealing member 22 is mounted on the first lid portion 14, and a second sealing member 24 is mounted on the second lid portion 16.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2007Publication date: May 22, 2008Inventor: Takuhito Ohse
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Patent number: 7278537Abstract: A portable gift wrapping center includes a storage compartment having a storage area for accommodating rolls of wrapping paper and accessories. A primary lid is hinged to the back wall of the compartment and defines a centrally located shallow storage area for writing paper, cards, etc., with the top surface of the primary lid defining a plurality of orthogonal grooves. A secondary lid, hinged to the primary lid, for enclosing the shallow storage area. A plurality of foldable legs are hinged to the bottom wall of the compartment to allow the table to be raised to a desired height in the deployed position or stored under a conventional bed in the retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2005Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: Snapware CorporationInventors: John M. Lown, Ali Nikkhah
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Patent number: 7275650Abstract: A double walled container is provided by an inner container that is fitted within an outer container. End flaps are provided on the outer container for engaging the inner container and closing the gap between the inner container and the outer container. The method involves lifting the inner container out of the outer container, removing the grease from the inner container, and inserting the outer container back into the inner container.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2003Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: Darling National LLCInventors: Lester J. Fangman, Dale A. Sudbeck, Scott A. Sargent, Tim R. Phillips, J. Todd Ferrell
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Patent number: 7017740Abstract: A tool container includes a case portion defining a storage space and a cover portion movably attached to the case portion moveable between a closed position in which the cover portion covers an opening into the storage space and an open position in which access to the storage space is permitted. The cover portion is securable in the closed position. The cover portion has an elongated level storage space for storing a level therein, and a secondary cover portion movably mounted to the cover portion for movement between a closed position wherein the secondary cover portion covers the elongated level storage space to retain the level therein and an open position wherein access to the level stored in the elongated storage space is permitted.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2002Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Zag Industries Ltd.Inventor: Guy Itzkovitch
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Patent number: 6929142Abstract: A hatch cover for deployment over a hatchway formed in a floating roof liquid storage tank permits rapid loading and unloading of inspection or maintenance equipment and minimizes vapor emissions from the tank. The portable hatch cover has two base plates movably connected at a hinge and each defining complementary recesses. A circular flange extends from the bottom surfaces of the base plates to seat the hatch cover in the hatchway. Two door panels are movably connected at hinges to the top surfaces of the base plates. When one or both of the door panels are opened, equipment may be loaded into the tank through the complementary recesses. When closed, the door panels cover the recesses in the base plates. Complementary notches in the door panels provide an opening through which equipment tubing or wiring may extend when the door panels are closed. A collar gasket optionally may be wrapped around the tubing or wiring as a further means to limit vapor emissions from the tank.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2002Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Assignee: AST Services LLCInventors: David L. Gilbert, David G. Reed
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Patent number: 6871753Abstract: A tamper proof ABS plastic container comprising a container body within which medical or hygiene products such as capsules or tablets can be accommodated, the container body including a base section (1) and a lid section (3) of an intermediate section (7) and cover (5) with cooperating coupling means (17) to engage with the intermediate section (7); a tamper prevention means (9) interconnecting the base and lid sections of the container body, the tamper prevention means including a web section (11) located between and secured to both the base and lid sections, and a hanging pull tab (13); wherein the web section is detachable from the container, the detaching of the web section allowing separation of the base and lid sections of the container body and visual indication that the container has been opened. Also provided is a method of injection molding of the base section, web section and intermediate section as an integral unit.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2001Date of Patent: March 29, 2005Assignee: In-Vivo Systems LimitedInventor: Roy Neil McHutchinson
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Patent number: 6761278Abstract: An ambidextrous lid assembly that allows a lid to be opened from either side of a compartment is disclosed. The lid assembly includes at least a first frame member adapted to be pivotally attached proximate the compartment opening. The first frame member has an opening that allows access therethrough to at least a portion of the interior of the compartment when the first frame member is closed against the perimeter of the compartment opening. The lid assembly includes a second frame member that is pivotally attached to the first frame member and either by itself or in cooperation with a lid cover provides a closure for the opening in the first frame member. The first frame member carries a latch for securing it about the opening, and the second frame member carries a latch for securing it to the first frame member.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2002Date of Patent: July 13, 2004Assignee: Southco, Inc.Inventors: Eric D. Hyp, John Andrew Erikson