Removable Closure Guided In Rotary Movement (e.g., Screw) Patents (Class 220/288)
- Elliptical closure flange or passage mouth (Class 220/294)
- With biased gasket or packing (Class 220/295)
- Interrupted threads (Class 220/296)
- Keyhole slot (Class 220/297)
- Radially inwardly and outwardly extending interlocking lugs (Class 220/298)
- Locking lug engages "L" or cresent-shaped keeper slots (Class 220/300)
- Lugs engage cammed keeper (Class 220/301)
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Publication number: 20130313254Abstract: A closure is disclosed having a child resistant mode and a non-child resistant mode. The closure includes a circumferential side wall having an interior surface, a first section, a second section, and a solid divider. The solid 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. 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: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: Tri State Distribution, Inc.Inventors: David A. Miceli, Joseph A. Miceli
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Patent number: 8573436Abstract: In an embodiment, the device comprises a stainless steel container portion, a stainless steel annular portion, and a silicone mouthpiece portion. Fluid or other contents stored in the device only come in contact with the stainless container portion, the stainless steel annular portion, and the silicone mouthpiece portion. The stainless steel container portion, the stainless steel annular portion, and the silicone mouthpiece portion all do not contain plastic, therefore the fluid in contact with these surfaces is not exposed to any toxins or other compounds found in plastic and therefore the leaching of plastic toxins and compounds cannot occur while the fluid is stored in the device. The mouthpiece portion can be any of a number of different varieties, sizes and shapes.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Pura Stainless LLCInventors: Roger P. Moore, Jenifer R. Moore
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Publication number: 20130270272Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a closure, especially a closure for packages for liquids such as beverages. In particular the invention relates to a closure for containers for carbonated liquids such as soft drinks. The closure comprises an outer shell with a reduced weight and a sealing means which actively compensates the deformation of the outer shell to avoid loss of performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventors: Mark Smith, Rodney Druitt
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Patent number: 8556103Abstract: With an eye towards achieving the objective of configuring and refining a closure in such a way that an available space defined by the support element is effectively utilized while the volume of the chamber is maximized, a closure to be screwed onto a container, comprises a closure cap and a screw cap that can be twisted together with each other as well as relative to each other, whereby the closure cap has a support element that can be screwed to the screw cap, whereby the closure cap and the screw cap delimit a chamber that holds a substance and that can be opened by twisting the screw cap relative to the closure cap, thereby opening up at least one passage, and whereby the screw cap has a chamber wall whose free end surrounds a chamber bottom that is formed in the closure cap, wherein the screw cap has a lid section onto which the chamber wall is formed.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2008Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Sanner GmbHInventor: Kai Tiesberger
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Patent number: 8556106Abstract: A reusable oval cap for an oval container that is threaded for ease of removal and installation and provides a water tight seal when fully seated in the container. When the cap is removed, the full cross sectional area of the housing is open for inserting or removing the contents of the container.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2012Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Bayco Products, Inc.Inventors: Bijan Bayat, Gordon L. Treichler
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Patent number: 8544666Abstract: A container system for storing material includes a container and a mating closure having a tamper-evident ring frangibly attached to the closure. The container includes a neck having a container thread and an annular rim for engaging the tamper-evident ring when the closure is removed from the container. In some embodiments, the neck includes one or more retaining structures for engaging the tamper-evident ring during retort sterilization processing, packaging, shipping or handling. The retaining structure in some embodiments includes one or more ramps having multiple inclined surfaces. Each inclined surface is oriented at an acute angle between about five and about forty-five degrees such that the tamper-evident ring can slip past the retaining structure when a threshold removal torque is applied. A method of sealing a container using a tamper-evident container system is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2010Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Mead Johnson Nutrition CompanyInventors: Marc S. Velmer, Thomas C. Horton
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Publication number: 20130240528Abstract: A process for the fabrication of a molded part with circular cross section and a hollowed-out cylindrical base body. An inner channel of the molded part, designed for the sealing with a connector part, has segments with various functions in axial direction. A fiber containing plasticized polymeric mass is injected into the cavity of a molding tool, and following hardening of the polymeric mass, the molded part is removed from the tool. In order to improve strength in a reliable manner, injection into the cavity is carried out radially from the inner channel towards the exterior, in a segment, or in an area of a segment, that does not serve for the mounting of a circumferential seal, or the mounting, and/or arrest of the connector part.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2012Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: VOSS Automotive GmbHInventors: Daniel De Beer, Günter Sieper
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Patent number: 8528772Abstract: A rectangular container has a child resistant lid assembly wherein the rectangular closure is provided with an opening. The child lid assembly is preferably removably mounted on the closure to close the opening and is preferably positioned during shipment and storage to be substantially planar with the closure. The side walls of the container may be tapered to facilitate nesting with a similar container. The locking mechanism on the closure engages an exterior portion of the lid, such as at least one of a plurality of teeth in a locked configuration.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2011Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Inventor: Glenn H. Morris, Jr.
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Publication number: 20130228570Abstract: An anti-theft box for accommodating an electronic device which contains a base and a cover. The base is provided with a first locking part. The cover connects to the base, and an accommodating space is formed between the cover and the base to accommodate an electronic device. The cover is provided with a second locking part. Once the cover is screwed to connect to the base, the second locking part aligns to the first locking part; therefore a provided lock can be arranged on the first locking part and the second locking part at the same time, which prevents the cover rotating relatively to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: ACCTON TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventor: Yu-Cheng TSENG
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Publication number: 20130221007Abstract: The present invention relates to a safety cap which is screwed onto an upper portion of a container body in which contents are stored so as to open/close the outlet of a container. The safety cap of the present invention is configured such that, when an outer cap rotates in a closing direction, a stopper protrusion of the outer cap is brought into contact with a protrusion of an inner cap and the outer cap and the inner cap rotate together, thus enabling the container to be easily closed and automatically capped during a manufacturing process.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2011Publication date: August 29, 2013Inventors: Seo-hui Jung, Min-wook Hwang
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Publication number: 20130186899Abstract: The invention relates to a plastic closure (1) for malleable containers (2), comprising a spout (3) having an outside thread (4) and a terminal flange (5) for fastening to the container (2) and a cap (6) which has an inside thread and can be screwed onto the outside thread of the spout (3) in a closable manner, characterized in that the spout is directly or indirectly operatively connected to a membrane (10) which reduces the flow and has at least one perforation (11), wherein in the usage position the membrane (10) runs at least approximately in the region of the flange (5) and parallel thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2011Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventors: Dan Barron, Ron Berman
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Publication number: 20130180983Abstract: A container for liquids comprises a hollow body (1) having an opening (2). The hollow body has a triangular cross-section formed by an isosceles triangle, the two identical sides of the triangle forming a right angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2011Publication date: July 18, 2013Inventor: Milorad Krstic
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Publication number: 20130180942Abstract: An orientatable closure for a container comprises a body with a screw thread, the thread comprising a first portion having a first thickness and a second portion having a second thickness. The first and second thicknesses are different and the interface between the first and second portions defines a stop such that a co-operating screw thread on a container is not rotatable past the interface, whereby to define a predetermined relative orientation between the closure and container.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: OBRIST CLOSURES SWITZERLAND GMBHInventor: Philippe Bardet
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Patent number: 8485374Abstract: A plastic closure is disclosed which is configured for enhanced performance and reduced closure weight. Notably, the closure includes a compound, internal helical thread formation including an upper retention portion which provides desired closure hoop strength and sealing performance, and a lower guide portion which is configured for light weight while functioning to guide the closure onto an associated container during application. The closure can further include a stepped top wall portion having a relatively thick outer region, and a relatively thin central region. A tamper-evident band of the closure can be configured to include a deformable free edge portion for enhanced tamper-resistance.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2010Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Closure Systems International, Inc.Inventors: Dave Gevers, Pranav M. Bhatt, Navaneeth Bashyam, Thomas McCandless
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Publication number: 20130175273Abstract: A screw-on closure, and a dispensing fitment for a container neck have co-operating orientation means defining a predetermined relative rotating orientation of the closure with respect to the fitment when it is screwed onto a container neck.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: OBRIST CLOSURES SWITZERLAND GMBHInventor: Jamie Fox
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Publication number: 20130175274Abstract: An aspect of the invention provides a container cap. The container cap comprises a cap, a handling outer portion, and connecting walls. The cap has a closed end and an open end. The handling outer portion encloses the cap and including recesses and a plurality of protrusions. The plurality of connecting walls connect an outer wall of the cap and an inner wall of the handling outer portion, wherein the connecting walls are disposed radially. The voids are provided between the outer wall of the cap, the inner wall of the holding outer portion, and the connecting walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Inventor: Jeong-seon Kim
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Publication number: 20130168395Abstract: Method and apparatus to provide a self-locking container to prevent unwanted access to materials stored in the container as a result of exposure to conditions that compromise the effectiveness or safety of the materials. A container may be threaded to receive a threaded lid, and the container may comprise a bolt movable within a channel from a retracted position, which allows the lid to be threadably connected or removed, to a locked position, which prevents removal of the lid. The bolt is movable to the locked position by a drive member, such as a bimetallic strip or a shape-memory element that drive the bolt in response to exposure to the condition that compromises the material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2011Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Ira L. Allen, Lawrence A. Clevenger, Kevin S. Petrarca, Carl J. Radens
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Patent number: 8474644Abstract: An open ended container with locking lid provides the tamper indication. The lid and the container have cooperating threads. The lid has also has a locking mechanism connected to the lid, such as from a downwardly extending wall. The tamper indicator is preferably automatically deployed upon initial transition of the lid to the closed configuration but in the event of a mistake, authorized parties may remove the tamper indicator, install a new one and reset the container assembly to a set configuration.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2012Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Inventor: Glenn H. Morris, Jr.
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Publication number: 20130153576Abstract: A plastic bottle includes an expanded blow-molding preform of plastic film. The expanded preform has a base configured to support the bottle in a free-standing upright position, a neck containing a fitment, and seams including only a single full-height seam extending from the base to the neck.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2013Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicant: SMART BOTTLE, INC.Inventor: Smart Bottle, Inc.
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Patent number: 8453863Abstract: A liquid reducing agent container structure adapted for an exhaust emission purifying system that is capable of reductively purifying NOx in the exhaust gas using a liquid reducing agent, and provided with a configuration such that a lock (42, 60, 70) is detachably disposed on the outer face of an inlet port (34) disposed on a container body (24A) of a reducing agent container (24), and an engagement portion (36a, 50, 54, 56, 58) with which a locking member (42d, 60d, 70b) of the lock (42, 60, 70) can be engaged is disposed on the side of a cap member (36) which is configured to be screwed on the inlet port (34) to seal the inlet port (34), thereby engaging the locking member (42d, 60d, 70b) with the engagement portion (36a, 50, 54, 56, 58) with a locking operation by the lock (42, 60, 70) to block and prevent a rotation of the cap member (36).Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2007Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Nissan Diesel Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yasushi Osaku, Kiyoshi Fukuda, Toshio Kondou
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Patent number: 8453866Abstract: A package for carbonated beverages and the like includes a container, and a closure which can be threadably applied to the container by the provision of respective, cooperating thread formations. In order to facilitate release of gas pressure from within the package during closure removal, the present package includes at least one rotation-inhibiting projection, which can be positioned within a vent groove provided on either the container or closure of the package. Notably, a rotation-inhibiting projection in accordance with the present invention is configured vertically asymmetrically relative to a helix defined by a respective one of the thread formations of the container and closure of the package. The arrangement facilitates release of gas pressure from within the package, and further facilitates convenient manipulation and removal of the closure by consumers by minimizing removal torques for the closure.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2008Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Inventor: Ramesh Kamath
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Patent number: 8448800Abstract: The invention relates to a method of assembling a cap (20) of a closure device (9) with an open end (6, 7) of a housing container (5) for forming a container system (1) for body fluids, tissue parts or tissue cultures, whereby a relative rotating or pivoting movement is effected between the cap (20) and the housing container (5) about a common longitudinal axis (14). In order to generate the relative movement, a pressing force (F) is applied to at least one of the components to be assembled directed more or less in the direction of the longitudinal axis (14). The invention further relates to a cap (20) for forming the closure device (9), a housing container (5) and a container system (1) obtained as a result, comprising at least the cap (20), a sealing device (21) device retained in it and the housing container (5).Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2005Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Greiner Bio-One GmbHInventor: Franz Konrad
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Publication number: 20130126530Abstract: An open ended container with locking lid can provide a number of features. The lid and the container have cooperating threads. The lid has also has a locking mechanism connected to the lid, such as from a downwardly extending wall. The container has a stop, in some embodiments accessible from above, such as with downwardly and possibly linearly biased engagement members of the locking mechanism. In fact, some embodiments have a stop as a portion of satellite ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2010Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventor: Glenn H. Morris, JR.
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Patent number: 8443994Abstract: The present invention is a bottle cap assembly including an anchor, a cap portion, and a retaining device. The anchor attaches to a bottle and has a threaded neck and a ridge extending outward from the threaded neck. The cap portion removably attaches to the anchor and the bottle. The cap portion has a retaining sleeve along an entire circumference of the cap portion. The retaining device keeps the cap portion connected to the anchor, so that the cap portion is not lost. The retaining device includes a rod element housed in the retaining sleeve, and the rim of the retaining sleeve prevents detachment of the rod element from the retaining sleeve. The rod element extends between the anchor and cap portion, while only the anchor remains attached to the bottle.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2010Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Inventor: Michael C. Desselle
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Patent number: 8443993Abstract: The present invention is a bottle cap assembly comprising an anchor for attachment to a bottle and a cap portion removably attached to the anchor. The anchor has a first connector, and the cap portion has a second connector. The second connector removably engages the first connector, when the cap portion detaches from the anchor, and extends around the circumference of the cap portion, so that the cap portion can be attached to the first connector in any orientation. The first connector can also be mounted on a tab extending down from the anchor. The first and second connectors can be male and female connectors, respectively. Alternatively, the first and second connectors can be compatible magnets. A retaining member can also be used to permanently attach the cap portion and anchor member to reduce the risk of loss when the first and second connectors are being engaged.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2010Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Inventor: Michael C. Desselle
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Publication number: 20130108694Abstract: Dry blend powder formulations comprising a pharmaceutical formulation containing tetrahydrobiopterin, and methods of making and using the same, are disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2012Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL INC.Inventor: BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL INC.
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Patent number: 8430259Abstract: A closure with a flexible diaphragm that equalizes the internal pressure of a container to the external pressure. The closure may include an inner member having a generally cylindrical wall. The cylindrical wall may include internal threads capable of engaging with external threads of the container. The closure may also include an outer member including a generally circular cap body and an annular ring extending downward from the edges of the cap body. The annular ring shrouds at least a portion of the cylindrical wall. A flexible diaphragm may be operatively attached to the top of the cylindrical wall and spaced apart from the cap body. The flexible diaphragm deflects in response to the internal pressure of the container.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2008Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Stokely-Van Camp, Inc.Inventors: Ray Martinez, Neil Enciso
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Patent number: 8431201Abstract: The invention concerns a plastic cap (1) and a container (4) using same. The plastic cap (1) comprises an oxygen-tight liner (8) to be joined to an opening end surface (6) of a spout (5) on the container (4). The cap (1) has a circumferential skirt (2) with an internal annular bead (3) adapted for snap connection with a corresponding annular groove (7) in the spout (5). The liner (8) has on the side facing the cap (1) a first plastic layer (81), which is arranged to be permanently joined, when injection-molding the cap (1), to the plastic material of the cap (1), and on the side facing the container (4) a second plastic layer (82), which is arranged to be temporarily hermetically sealed to said opening end surface (6).Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2003Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Modulpac ABInventor: Bengt Malmborg
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Publication number: 20130098915Abstract: A food storage container includes a bowl that connects to a lid in a closed position. Upon movement of the bowl and lid into the closed position, an audible sound or signal is generated as well as visual and tactile indications.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Inventors: Maria Alexandra Del Solar, Paul Maguire, Au Kin Fo Bryan
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Patent number: 8424696Abstract: A bottle cap is provided that includes a bottle cap portion and an inner cup. Each of the cap portion and the inner cup has a bottom and an opening, and a cavity in between the bottom and the opening. The inner cup is preferably disposed within the cap portion in an orientation upside down relative to the cap portion and a certain distance from the cap so that the cavities of each are in communication with each other. This allows liquid to flow from the bottle that the cap is placed on into the cavity of inner cup, and from the cavity of the inner cup into the cavity of the cap when the bottle cap is tilted to the side and thereafter returned into an upright position.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2010Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Inventor: Gennadiy Arustamov
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Publication number: 20130092691Abstract: There is provided a container capable of preventing detachment of a cap body from a case main body before outward advancement of a drawer member when the cap body is turned in the direction for unscrewing it from the case main body. By turning all or part of the case main body or cap body except the drawer member, about the screwing axis of the external and internal threads, the drawer member is advanced outward by the cam mechanism disposed within the container. The resistance applying means is provided to impart resistance to rotation between the case main body and the cap body for prevention of rotation of the cap body in the direction for unscrewing it from the case main body before advancement of the drawer member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2011Publication date: April 18, 2013Inventors: Akinori SATO, Yasuhiro Yamanaka
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Publication number: 20130092693Abstract: A multi-piece container includes a bottom section, a top section removably secured to the bottom section, and a cap alternatively securable to the top and bottom sections. The top and bottom sections define a continuous inner volume of the container so that the access to the bottom section is provided through the top section. Upon consumption of a portion of product contained within the container, the top section may be removed and the cap used to close the bottom section containing the remaining product.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2011Publication date: April 18, 2013Inventors: Alexander T. Brennan, David W. Carson
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Publication number: 20130092687Abstract: A ventilated barrel cover system for effectively covering a barrel while allowing for ventilation of the contents of the barrel. The ventilated barrel cover system generally includes a base positionable upon an upper rim of a barrel, an upper opening extending through the base, and a cover removably attached to the base for selectively closing the upper opening. The base includes at least one vent for allowing ventilation of the interior of the barrel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Inventor: Scott C. Ude
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Patent number: 8418812Abstract: A drain hole sealing system has a ribbed drain plug that includes a shaft for engaging the drain hole of a fluid container, a head portion for engaging a tool, and at least one annular rib or ridge or projection extending from the head portion in the same direction as the threaded shaft and concentric therewith. The annular rib or ribs provide compressive and biting engagement with an annular deformable seal positioned concentrically around the drain hole that is engaged by the shaft of the drain plug. At least one annular rib moves into biting engagement with the annular deformable seal so that the seal deforms at least partially around the annular rib when the drain plug is tightened.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2010Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: AGS I-Prop, LLCInventors: Ian K. Rosen, John M. Peirce
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Patent number: 8413830Abstract: A closure is provided and comprises a body and an inset. The closure has a drainage system for allowing fluid applied to the closure to pass between the exterior of the insert and the interior of the body to allow removal thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2009Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Obrist Closures Switzerland GmbHInventor: Bernard Guglielmini
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Publication number: 20130082061Abstract: A system includes a container assembly comprising a cover threadingly coupled to a container along a threaded interface portion of an interface and a cover lock assembly. The cover lock assembly includes a lock screw configured to selectively move between a cover lock position and a cover release position. The lock screw extends across the interface to resist threaded rotation of the cover relative to the container in the cover lock position, and the lock screw is recessed away from the interface to enable threaded rotation of the cover relative to the container in the cover release position. The cover lock assembly also includes a lock insert configured to block movement of the lock screw from the cover lock position to the cover release position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2012Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Xu Ting, Kai Fan, Yuan Xia
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Publication number: 20130075403Abstract: A cap resistant to impact forces and providing a leak-tight fitting to a container whilst allowing simple and quick release.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Inventors: Filip Dominique Hubert VAN GEEL, Katrien De Malsche, Rainer Scharrenberg, Gene Michael Altonen, Guy Hubert Stephane Sylvain Culeron, Neil Anthony Litten, Georgina Lyndsey Claire Milich
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Patent number: 8404197Abstract: A cup assembly for holding a sample to be analyzed spectrochemically, includes a tubular longitudinal member which is disposed symmetrical about a central axis. The tubular member extends longitudinally between a first end and a second end. An indented peripheral flange is defined at the second end. The indented flange has an inverted L shaped cross-section. An annular collar extends longitudinally between a first end and a second end. An internal peripheral flange is defined at the first end. The internal flange has an inverted L shaped cross-section complementing the indented flange of the tubular member. When a substantially thin film is interposed between the second end of the tubular member and the first end of the annular collar, the film is retained between the sample cell body and the collar between the indented flange and the internal flange. The cup may have a funnel shaped sample retaining chamber.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2007Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Inventor: Monte J. Solazzi
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Patent number: 8397939Abstract: A composite compressed gas tank has an outer shell and a liner. The liner is made of a light metal, in particular, aluminum or an aluminum alloy. The gas tank has an in-feed and discharge port, in which is inserted a closing element having at least one channel. The closing element is connected directly or indirectly to the liner by a welded joint, and a steel material connecting line is connected to the channel or channels. A transition element has a first end segment made of a light metal, in particular aluminum or an aluminum alloy, and is welded either to the liner or to the closing element if made of a light metal. The other end segment of the transition element is made of a steel material and is welded either to the closing element, or to the connecting line if made of a steel material.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Bastian Landeck, Gregor Fischer, Achim Baier, Sylvain Bastian
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Publication number: 20130056463Abstract: Lid with integrated container(s) that couples with the top of a cup/can. The lid and cup/can form at least two containment volumes, Embodiments enable easy containment, inclusion of fresh food, transportation and access of solid or liquid in the container and cup/can without disengagement of the lid from the cup/can. Contents of the lid container may be accessed, partially consumed, replaced in the container and resealed at any time as desired by the user. Additionally, an independent drop-in container within the lid cavity may be resealed and removed from the lid cavity and taken to other locations such as home, work, or car. Simplifies eating and drinking from one unified container and cup in a theater or stadium having seats for example that provide one cup-holder per seat. Provides one free hand to hold a child's hand for safety while in stadiums and amusement parks.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Inventor: Ronald Mark BUCK
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Publication number: 20130032596Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composite closure, including an outer closure cap and an inner sealing liner, comprises providing a closure cap having an annular skirt portion including an annular lip that defines an annular recess adjacent a top wall portion of the cap. Molten plastic is compression molded within the closure cap to form the inner sealing liner adjacent the top wall portion, with the periphery of the sealing liner positioned within the annular recess of the closure cap. A plurality of circumferentially spaced gussets are provided within the annular recess for controlling the flow of the molten plastic during liner formation, thereby facilitating the venting of air to abate formation of voids in the sealing liner.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2011Publication date: February 7, 2013Applicant: CLOSURE SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Robert L. Stonebraker
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Patent number: 8360257Abstract: The invention relates to a screw cap (10) capable of being screwed onto the neck (44) of a container body (40), the screw cap comprising a substantially cylindrical screw section (17) comprising a screw thread (16) on its inner face, at least one tamper evidence member (18) for indicating an initial opening of the screw cap (10), and a desiccant chamber (24) located radially inwardly to the screw section, wherein the screw section (17) is radially resilient.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2009Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Airsec S.A.S.Inventors: Vincent Sebille, Benoit Portier, Jacquy Lebon, Valère Logel
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Patent number: 8360235Abstract: A smokeless tobacco container (1) comprising in its closed state, a first and second portion, said portions being rotatably engageable with each other to define a space, said first portion (2) having release means, said second portion (3) having complementary engaging means such that only when in a selected position the release means can be aligned with the complementary engaging means thereby allowing separation of the two portions to open the container.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2008Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: British American Tobacco (Investments) LimitedInventor: Paul Gibson
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Patent number: 8353395Abstract: A conical-shaped plug member integrally comprising soft, porous foam material and having a helical profile for plugging the gap space in between the flights of an auger when an auger is not in use. Helical auger plug systems may comprise a removably attachable flag to indicate when the plug member is in use (inserted). The plug member of the present invention is designed to reduce the loss of heat (or cooling air) within/from a grain bin during the heating and drying process while preventing rodents and other animals from entering the grain storage bin through the auger flightings and infesting the grain.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2011Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Inventor: Harold Pederson
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Patent number: 8353420Abstract: A horizontal hinged closure with a large diameter track ring attached directly to the rear of a female threaded head. The threaded female head is designed to removably attach to a male threaded structure. A bearing ring with cam followers that engage the track ring to allow the threaded head to be rotated relative to the male threaded structure to attach and remove the threaded head there from. The bearing ring is attached to a hinge arm that allows the removed threaded head to be moved away from the male threaded structure and then rotated about a vertical axis. Direct attachment of the large diameter track ring to the rear of the threaded head moves the center of gravity forward, resulting in the threaded head remaining essentially vertical when it is removed from the male threaded structure and thereby making it easier to reattach to the male threaded structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2010Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Map Group LLCInventor: James D. Carlson
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Publication number: 20130001232Abstract: A Dutch oven with an improved handle assembly is provided. The assembly may include a handle configured to removably engage a receiver on the lid of the Dutch oven. The handle may be used to transport a Dutch oven to a heating source and, once placed in the heating source, removed and stored so that the handle is not subject to heat while the Dutch oven is used for cooking. To remove the Dutch oven from the heating source, the handle may be reinserted into the receiver and used to lift the Dutch oven from the heating source. The Dutch oven may also include one or more retaining members to securely hold the Dutch oven's lid in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventor: Sheldon Hansen
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Publication number: 20120325718Abstract: The present invention comprises a storage container that comprises a front panel, a back or rear panel, a left side panel, a top portion, and a bottom portion. Each of the panels, as well as the top portion and the bottom portion of the storage container, comprises a contact surface with each contact surface comprising at least one contact point. The use of multiple contact surfaces and multiple contact points allows a plurality of storage containers to be efficiently and securely stacked and nested, thereby allowing for quick and easy storage of items while conserving valuable yet precious storage space.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2011Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventor: Helen D. Larsen
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Patent number: 8336758Abstract: There is shown and described a pouring element for a package for holding flowable or pourable products, and particularly a cardboard/plastics composite package having a gabletop, said pouring element having a pouring passage, the pouring passage having passage cross-sections of substantially identical areas arranged perpendicularly to its centerline, the outer passage cross-sections of the pouring passage being a product inlet opening and a substantially circular product outlet opening and the product inlet opening having associated with it a flange for connection to the package. To enable improved pouring characteristics to be achieved without having to accept disproportionately large costs and complication in production, provision is made, in the form for application, for the product inlet opening to be of an elongated shape which is not symmetrical in rotation.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2006Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: SIG Technology AGInventor: Volker Scheu
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Publication number: 20120318799Abstract: A drainable container system for a vehicle includes a container defining an interior cavity configured for storing a fluid, and a drain hole configured for draining the fluid from the interior cavity. The drainable container system further includes a drain plug configured for plugging the drain hole, and a weld nut attachable to the container and configured for receiving the drain plug. The weld nut includes a coupling portion matable with the drain plug and having a longitudinal axis, and a flange portion extending from the coupling portion and disposed substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The flange portion defines at least one channel therein configured for conducting the fluid to the drain hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2011Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Thomas A. Spix, Karl R. Gilgenbach
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Publication number: 20120305563Abstract: A lid for a drinking container is described and which includes a base member which releasably sealably couples to a container which encloses a liquid to be dispensed, and which further includes a selectively rotatable cover member engageable with the base member, and which is screwthreadably rotatable relative thereto so as to facilitate the release of liquid from the container, and wherein the selectively rotatable cover member matingly engages the base member in the manner of a snap-fit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2011Publication date: December 6, 2012Inventor: Jeff Steininger