Having Means For Securing Or Retaining Closure In Its Closed Position (e.g., Fastening Devices) Patents (Class 220/315)
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Publication number: 20110152052Abstract: Described is a recloseable pack having a cold-sealed layer of adhesive which is recloseable after the pack has been opened, the layer of adhesive comprising an emulsion polymer composed to an extent of at least 60% by weight of principal monomers selected from the group consisting of C1 to C20 alkyl (meth)acrylates, vinyl esters of carboxylic acids comprising up to 20 C atoms, vinylaromatics having up to 20 C atoms, ethylenically unsaturated nitriles, vinyl halides, vinyl ethers of alcohols comprising 1 to 10 C atoms, aliphatic hydrocarbons having 2 to 8 C atoms and one or two double bonds, and mixtures of these monomers, the emulsion polymer being preparable by emulsion polymerization of free-radically polymerizable monomers in the presence of at least one protective colloid. Also described are aqueous polymer dispersions suitable for producing the pack of the invention, and polymer films coated with the polymer dispersions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Karl-Heinz SCHUMACHER, Florian Büsch, Dieter Urban, Cornelis Petrus Beyers
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Patent number: 7963415Abstract: A building design of container-drum is described that includes a lid (10) positioned at the top and at the base of a container-drum (20) and this lid (10) matches the shape of the container-drum's body (20) and has a surface with a circular projection (101) and an orthogonal projection of the rim (102) around the edge of the container-drum's body (20) and this surface (101) has a lowered hub (103) and concentric guides (104) in order to fit the fastening belts (30) and these concentric guides come off of the central hub (103), having cavities and spoked reinforcements (105) set in between the guides (104) with the lid (10) having rims on the top surface with a beveled region (106).Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2006Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignees: Linpac Pisani Ltda, Rigesa Cellulose Papel E Embalagens LtdaInventors: Marcelo Perucci, Paulo Francisco Webber
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Publication number: 20110132801Abstract: A container includes a pallet base having a rectangular deck and support portions extending downward from an underside of the deck and a channel extending into an upper surface of the deck along edges of the deck. A sidewall defines a corrugated rectangular wall having four sides and setting into the channel in the pallet. Magnets are embedded into two sections of the sidewall to attract and retain the sections together. A cover fits over the sidewall. Alignment portions are formed in the channel and complementary alignment portions are formed in the bottom of the sidewall for aligning the sidewall with the pallet base. The pallet base includes intersecting strap receiving portions formed in an underside of the pallet base and the cover includes intersecting strap receiving portions formed on a top portion of the cover. The sidewall may be a see through material to provide for viewing contents from outside the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: Security Paks InternationalInventor: Andrew W. Elder
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Publication number: 20110123697Abstract: A cover for a retail tofu container, the cover comprising a body having a rim, the rim having an interior surface defining a coupling mechanism constructed and arranged to couple cover to the container. The cover can include at least one aperture defined on the body through which a liquid can flow when a lid coupled to at least a portion of the body is in a second position. A method of storing tofu in a retail tofu container is also described, whereby a film seal is removed from the container, a cover is coupled and sealed to the container. Liquid is drained and the container is refilled with fresh liquid with the cover remaining securely sealed to the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Inventor: Melanie Patterson
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Patent number: 7938266Abstract: A dispensing container device for dispensing small solids such as pills, tablets, or candy, or liquids such as emulsions, gels, solvents, or aqueous solutions, comprising a base, a cover, and an insert. The base has a bottom wall and a curvilinear side wall having an upper edge, the side wall having an aperture. The cover has an upper wall and a curvilinear side wall having a lower edge. The insert has an upper wall and a curvilinear side wall and has an aperture which corresponds with at least some portion of the aperture in the base side wall when the insert is placed within the base. When the cover, base, and insert are assembled, placement of pressure on the cover upper wall or on the base bottom wall reveals the aperture in the base side wall and in the corresponding insert side wall, permitting the dispensing of the device's contents.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2010Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Hint Mint, Inc.Inventor: Harley Cross
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Patent number: 7938267Abstract: A triangular dispensing container device for dispensing small solids such as pills, tablets, or candy, or liquids such as emulsions, gels, solvents, or aqueous solutions, comprising a base, a cover, and an insert. The base has a bottom wall and a first, second, and third side walls. The cover has an upper wall and a first, second, and third side walls. The insert also has an upper wall and a first, second, and third side walls. The insert has an aperture which corresponds with at least some portion of the aperture in a base side wall when the insert is placed within the base. When the cover, base, and insert are assembled, placement of pressure on an area of the cover upper wall elevates the cover side wall, revealing the aperture in the base side wall and in the corresponding insert side wall, permitting the dispensing of the device's contents.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2010Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Hint Mint, Inc.Inventor: Harley Cross
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Publication number: 20110100991Abstract: The invention closures that opens sealed containers and close such containers thereafter and method of using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventors: Leslie A. Voss, Catie A. Morley, James Timothty Davis, Gary S. Hall
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Publication number: 20110095026Abstract: The cartridge includes a storage chamber for the reception of one or more filler materials and a neck which contains a discharge passage for each filler material. A shock absorbing element extends about the neck and is connected at one end to the neck. A closure cap is connected to the shock absorbing element or cartridge by a hinge to selectively open and close the discharge passage(s). When in the closure position over the discharge passage(s), the closure cap is recessed within and spaced from the shock absorbing element to avoid being loosened by an impact force.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Inventor: Sasan Habibi-Naini
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Publication number: 20110095025Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a main housing, a metal frame, and at least one metal elastic member. The main housing includes a peripheral wall. The peripheral wall defines a recessed portion and includes at least one latching portion at the recessed portion. The metal frame clips the peripheral wall in the recessed portion. The at least one elastic member is detachably attached to the at least one latching portion. The at least one elastic member electronically connects the metal frame to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicants: SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITEDInventor: DE-ZHI HAN
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Patent number: 7931879Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the automated handling of a fluid biological sample in an analytical instrument. Furthermore, the invention provides containers as well as instruments and systems suitable for the automated handling and processing of the fluid biological sample and discloses production methods for the manufacture of the containers.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2006Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.Inventors: Alessandro D'Amore, Siegfried Mueller
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Publication number: 20110089071Abstract: A spill containment system is attachable to a riser pipe with an axially moveable seal. The spill containment system allows access to a drop tube in the riser pipe via a removable liquid communication assembly. The spill containment system includes a sealed interstitial space, which remains sealed during installation, service and use of the system. The spill containment system is protected by a weather resistant cover assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: FRANKLIN FUELING SYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: Justin F. Kuehn
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Publication number: 20110084074Abstract: A pail having a cylindrical sidewall with an upper margin defining an opening generally equal to the sidewall diameter, a thread projecting outwardly from the sidewall below the upper margin, and at least one flange projecting outwardly from the sidewall below the thread, each flange including one or more radial projections and portions on either side of the radial projections extending outward from the sidewall at least as far as the radial projections.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2009Publication date: April 14, 2011Inventor: Angela M. Reed
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Patent number: 7918357Abstract: A media storage container has a latch that is movable between latched, unlatched, and storage positions. The latch is disposed inside the outer periphery of the container when the latch is in the storage position. A method of using the container includes the steps of moving the latch to the storage position for shipping the container and moving the latch from the storage position to the open position while the container is loaded with media.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2006Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Atlas AGI Holdings LLCInventor: Michael S. Jaeb
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Publication number: 20110077449Abstract: The container is comprised of a side wall of which the end edges are each provided with a blocking member, of which at least one is inserted in order to close an opening. The peripheral outline of the inserted blocking member and the interior outline of the associated end edge of the side wall have generally complementary shapes on at least one portion of their respective heights, in such a way that said inserted blocking member comes to be housed on at least one portion of its height in the space defined by said end edge of the side wall and comes to bear against said end edge by adjusting lugs in recesses of complementary shape. The inclined joining surfaces form an angle from 20° to 40° with the axis of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: AREVA NCInventors: Bruno Convert, Thierry Favre, Jean Hericourt, Arnauld Deniau, Pascal Pierre, Badia Amekraz
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Publication number: 20110068104Abstract: A plastic closure includes a shell having a base wall with a skirt for securement to a container finish and a lip that extends radially inwardly from the skirt at a position adjacent to and spaced from the base wall. A liner is compression molded in situ against the base wall, and between the base wall and the lip. The lip has a plurality of circumferentially spaced passages that extend through the lip for venting air during compression molding of the liner.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Inventor: Joseph M. Major
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Publication number: 20110042378Abstract: The present invention describes a receptacle (10) for a personal care composition comprising a container (12), a separate closure member (14), at least one applicator means (22) for the application of the composition to a user and at least one removal means (24) for the removal of the composition from a user, wherein: the container comprises a reservoir means for retaining a quantity of composition and an aperture (18) in an upper portion of said container, and wherein the closure member has a hollow construction and a releasably sealable lid member (16), and the interior of the closure member is configured to house the at least one applicator means and the at least one removal means; and wherein securing means (20) are provided to permit the closure member to be releasably engagable with the container to close the aperture when engaged. The present invention also describes a method of applying a personal care composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2008Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicant: RECKITT & COLMAN (OVERSEAS) LIMITEDInventors: Carl Dibnah, Christopher Leonard Padain, Thomas Edward Walker, Craig Ian Wightman
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Publication number: 20110036842Abstract: Disclosed is a product storage container that includes a container body that has a base portion and a cover portion. The cover portion provides an upper flange extension that defines a first elongated slot and the base portion provides a lower flange extension that defines a second elongated slot. The first and second elongated slots are aligned when the cover portion is approximate the base portion (i.e., in the closed position). A slide mechanism is positioned within the first and second slots of the upper and lower flange extensions. The slide mechanism secures the cover portion in the closed position when the slide mechanism is arranged in a first position. A frangible tear strip is associated with one of the upper or the lower flange extensions, which maintains the slide mechanism in the first position and upon severing allows the slide mechanism to travel to a second position thereby enabling the container to be opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2009Publication date: February 17, 2011Inventors: Robert Sellari, Peter Boback, Tadeusz J. Klimaszewski, Bruce Stein
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Publication number: 20110031249Abstract: The invention relates to a pressure vessel consisting of a container (1) and a lid (2) for placing thereon, in which case, by twisting them relative to one another, the container (1) and the lid (2) can be detachably locked together by means of peripheral locking segments (3, 4) configured along the lines of a bayonet fastening and a circumferential sealing ring is provided in the region of the edge (5) of the lid (2) and the edge (6) of the container (1) for sealing the interior of the container against a drop in pressure when said container (1) and lid (2) are in the locked position, said pressure vessel including an auxiliary device or aid for the correct positioning of the lid (2) on the container (1) and said positioning aid comprising a downward-projecting positioning element (7) located in the region of the edge (5) of the lid which, when the lid (2) is correctly positioned on top of the container (1), can be inserted into a recess (8) which is open towards the top and is located in the region of the eType: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2009Publication date: February 10, 2011Inventor: Arnold Thelen
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Publication number: 20110024425Abstract: A lockable container arrangement includes an interior and an exterior, the container includes a base part, a cover pivotally attached to the base part for displacement between a closed position in which the cover and the base delimit a substantially enclosed space and an open position, a lock mounted on the container, the lock including a lock catch operable from the exterior of the container, which lock catch engages a receiving portion to lock the container. The container arrangement can be selectively set in a key operated mode where the lock catch is operable by a key, or in a push button operated mode where the lock catch is operable by the application of a force onto the lock by a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2008Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: SCA HYGIENE PRODUCTS ABInventors: Jonas Herrmann, Kjell Eriksson, Bjorn Larsson, Per Moller
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Publication number: 20110024426Abstract: A liquid container has a body (1) and a cap (2). A circular tubular neck (12) of the body (1) has an outer diameter greater than a maximum diameter of a nozzle (14), and a locking protrusion (124) for the cap (2) is provided on an outer peripheral surface of the circular tubular neck. The cap (2) has two lockable arms (24). The lockable arms (24) are locked onto the locking protrusion (12a) while attaching the cap (2) to the body (1). Opposing surfaces (26) of the lockable arms (24) define guide surfaces that contact the outer peripheral surface of the circular tubular neck (12) during the cap attaching operation to guide the cap (2) along the circular tubular neck (12) so as to allow a plug protrusion (22) of the cap (2) and a nozzle hole (14a) to oppose each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2009Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: ROHTO PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.Inventor: Shigehiko Kokubo
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Patent number: 7874318Abstract: A plumbing test cap has a body with a bore extending from a first end which is mountable over a stub-out having a surface engagement feature. The body has a closed second end. A retainer is carried on the body for transverse movement from a first position allowing movement of the body relative to the stub-out and a second position in which the retainer is locked to the body, in turn locking the body on the stub-out.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2007Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Brass Craft Manufacturing CompanyInventors: David S. Malone, Michael J. Andre, Wayne Harper
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Publication number: 20110011788Abstract: A pressure vessel having a cell with a locking pin, and a cap and associated methods and systems. The locking pin may be configured to engage the cap when the pressure vessel is pressurized to prevent rotation of the cap without depression of the cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2009Publication date: January 20, 2011Inventors: Richard S. Bradshaw, Robert Murphy, Dale Jamison
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Publication number: 20110011858Abstract: An improved paint clean-up container comprising two nested vessels with a grate disposed in the inner vessel. The outer vessel comprises a bucket with a bottom and sloped sides, with a raised circular portion comprising a circular rib to accommodate and guide the inner vessel into position. The inner vessel also comprises a bucket with a bottom and sloped sides; however the inner vessel also comprises a shelf disposed below the rim for holding the grate. The raised circular portion of the outer vessel holds the inner vessel in a central position, while the shelf of the inner vessel prevents the grate from changing position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2009Publication date: January 20, 2011Inventor: ANTHONY VIZL
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Publication number: 20110011867Abstract: A dispensing container comprising a container, and a one-piece closure removably affixed thereto. The one-piece closure includes at least one hinged portion, and at least one stationary portion which are hingedly interconnected, whereby the hinged portion may be temporarily locked into an open configuration at a desired angle relative to the stationary portion to permit for the dispensing of the contents of the container. Alternately the one-piece closure may be removed from the container to permit for the dispensing of the contents of the container, and thereafter the one-piece closure may be returned to reseal the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2009Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.Inventors: Scott Douglas SALMON, Mario Alexander Turchi
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Publication number: 20110012491Abstract: A drawer that includes a container and an activation member is disclosed. The container includes a receptacle and a lid. The lid moves between an open position allowing access to the receptacle and a closed position restricting access to the receptacle. The container further includes a fastener, coupled to the lid, to fasten the lid to the receptacle when the lid is in the closed position. The activation member moves radially around a longest axis of the activation member, and includes an actuator. When the activation member is rotated in a first direction, the actuator is placed into a first orientation relative to the fastener. When the activation member is rotated in a second direction opposite the first direction, the actuator is placed into a second orientation relative to the fastener such that the actuator actuates the fastener to cause the lid to move into the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2009Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: CARDINAL HEALTH 303, INC.Inventor: Michael RAHILLY
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Publication number: 20110006066Abstract: Package including a receptacle (2) extending along a central axis (Z) up to a top face (23) having an opening (24), a closure system (3) including a cover (31) mounted so as to be articulated thereat between an open position and a closed position, and a locking device (4) including a locking lug (41) that is elastically deformable towards the central axis (Z) fastened to the cover (31) and furnished with a snout (43), and a gripping edge (42) secured to the receptacle (2) with which the snout (43) engages in the closed position. The cover (31) has a recess (47) in which the locking lug (41) is arranged. The locking lug has an actuation zone (41c) that can be accessed via the mouth (47a) of the recess, and a tamper-proof cap (51) is immobilized relative to the cover (31) by at least one breakable connection (52) and is arranged facing the actuation zone (41c).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2008Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicant: COMPAGNIE GERVAIS DANONEInventors: Patrick Vandamme, Frederic Bourdin, Francis Lovell
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Publication number: 20110000915Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2008Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventor: Ramesh Kamath
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Patent number: 7850751Abstract: Disclosed is a two or three phase separator including a centrifugal separator, a demister (if a three phase separator), and a filter contained within a housing. The filter uses an outside-in flow principle. The filter includes an inner layer or a center core that defines a hollow interior. An outer layer is positioned adjacent and surrounding the inner layer. The outer layer includes a re-enforcement layer, a first particle filter layer, a coalescer layer, and a second particle filter layer. An access cover of the separator includes a cover plug, an actuator cam, a plurality of idler cam plates, and a plurality of mechanisms. The access cover cooperates with an opening and an annular groove in the housing to close off and seal the separator.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2007Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: TM Industrial Supply, Inc.Inventor: Carl A. Steiner
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Publication number: 20100308052Abstract: A hinged lid for a container receptacle is provided. The lid structure includes a top attached to a mount structure by a “living” hinge. The mount structure is designed for mounting the lid to an open free end of the receptacle. The lid is provided with a retaining mechanism adapted for maintaining the mount structure in a folded position with respect to the top of the lid thereby enabling the lid to be placed on a receptacle using an automatic lidding machine. The retaining feature includes a projection and a recess, wherein the projection is adapted for begin received within the recess. In one embodiment, the projection extends from the mount structure and is adapted to be received within a recess defined in the lid's top. In another embodiment, the projection extends from the lid's top and is adapted to be received within a recess defined in the mount structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2010Publication date: December 9, 2010Inventors: George ZEILER, Gregory L. Webb
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Publication number: 20100308054Abstract: The closure assembly (1) comprises: a pourer unit (2) having a lower portion (3) for fixing to the mouth of the container and an upper pouring portion (4), a removable cap (6) provided with a resiliently deformable peripheral lip portion (7), and an outer covering (8, 9) including: an upper sleeve element (8) which closely surrounds the cap (6) leaving the lip portion (7) thereof substantially exposed, and a lower sleeve element (9) which is separate from the upper sleeve element (8) and closely surrounds the lower portion (3) of the pourer unit (2) and which, prior to the first opening of the closure assembly (1), extends at a predetermined distance (d) from the upper sleeve element (8) and at least partially surrounds the lip portion (7) of the cap (6).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2009Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: ALPLAST S.P.A. & (LOWER CAST)Inventors: Francesco Goria, Fabio Caporaletti, Flavio Rainero
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Publication number: 20100308053Abstract: A bulk container for fluid materials comprises a bin having a plurality of interconnected sidewall panels, a closed bottom, and an open top. A rim around the top of the bin defines a downwardly facing shoulder. A lid covers the open top and has elongated depending skirt panels extending downwardly past the shoulder. A clamping band is tightened around the lid skirt below the shoulder to secure the lid to the bin. Notches in an outer surface of the rim receive bendable locking strips on the lid skirt to lock the lid in position on the bin, and locking tongues on a first skirt panel are engageable in respective locking slots in an adjacent second skirt panel to hold the skirt panels in their operative downwardly folded positions. A tray and liner insert may be positioned in the bin, and a fluid-containing bag may be placed in the liner.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2010Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANYInventors: Mark Anthony Wisecarver, Michael A. Churvis
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Publication number: 20100308081Abstract: Closing cap for a discharge head of a medium container, having a dosing pump, which can be inserted in a sealed manner into a container neck, for drawing medium out of the medium container and dispensing it in a pump stroke which can be triggered by actuation of the discharge head, comprising a bottom part, which can be fastened to the container neck and can be detachably latched to a top part, wherein the bottom part has on an outer side a number of locking edges, arranged distributed over the periphery and having a stop, and on an inner side latch bosses, arranged distributed over the periphery, and the top part is configured in the style of a protective cap, having a rim portion which overlaps the bottom part for latching purposes and which on an inner side has locking edges, arranged distributed over the periphery, which can be brought into engagement with the locking edges by back-gripping of the same, as well as a formed-on resilient locking arm, having a locking edge, wherein the locking edge can be laType: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2008Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: MEADWESTVACO CALMAR GMBHInventor: Karl-Heinz Waitz
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Publication number: 20100294773Abstract: A safety closure for a beverage container that prevents an infant from ingesting the closure. The closure includes a cylindrical cap body to be releasably securable to a beverage container. The cap body includes lateral projections extending from the cylindrical cap that are sufficiently long so as to prevent an infant from ingesting the cap. The projections are provided to also facilitate rotation of the cap releasably secure the body to a container.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2009Publication date: November 25, 2010Inventors: Erhard Schwartz, Christopher Schmitt
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Publication number: 20100270902Abstract: Disclosed herein are a door guard assembly and a refrigerator having the same. In the door guard assembly, one side of a storage space of the door guard where food is stored is formed of a wooden material so that humidity of the storage space is adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Po Cheon KIM, Sang Gyu Jung, Chang Yong Kim
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Publication number: 20100270305Abstract: Fit structure of a housing formed of first and second halves is provided. The first half has a fit projection piece having a fit tongue at the tip. The second half has a presser part and an engaging piece constituting a fit groove. The fit projection piece, presser part and engaging piece are formed so that the fit tongue is positioned in the inner part of the fit groove along the root of the presser part. The housing further has a nail stuck out in an inward or outward direction of the housing and a nail holder engaged with the nail. The nail and nail holder are located at one and the other of a part of the fit projection piece and a corresponding part of the engaging piece. The part of the fit projection piece is nearer to the root of the fit projection piece than the fit tongue.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2007Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ritsu Yamamoto, Masahiro Ito, Motoharu Kubo
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Publication number: 20100270307Abstract: The present invention provides a welding wire container lid contains a surface portion, a vertical portion extending downward from the surface portion at an end of the surface portion, a protrusion portion extending upward from the surface portion, and an elongated opening which extends from the protrusion portion onto the surface portion near the vertical portion. The opening has two sides opposite each other, where a first of the sides follows a contour of the surface portion and the protrusion portion and a second of the sides has a contour which is different from the contour of the first side.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2009Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.Inventors: Antonio Carreto De Lacerda, Ines Pignatelli, Hendrick Perree
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Publication number: 20100270306Abstract: A container and closure assembly includes a container defining an opening and having a lip positioned around the opening. The assembly also includes a closure configured to be attached to the container. The closure includes a top portion defining a circular periphery, and a first skirt portion extending downwardly from the circular periphery to form a cylindrical structure defining a first internal closure space. The closure also includes a second skirt portion extending downwardly from a first part of the cylindrical structure. The second skirt portion has a first side edge and a second side edge that form a gap. A tab extends downwardly from a second part of the cylindrical structure and is positioned in the gap. A first vertex segment is attached to the second skirt portion, and a second vertex segment is attached to the tab.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2009Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: Tech II, Inc.Inventor: David A. Shiffer
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Publication number: 20100270308Abstract: Size reduction of a barrel-type casing using a shear key is aimed for while ensuring a necessary area of a head cover end surface. A shoulder is formed on the axially outer side of the outer circumferential surface of a head cover. The inner surface of a casing is provided with a circumferentially extending groove. Shear key structure includes a first shear key member disposed in the shoulder and the groove, such that at least a portion of its outer circumferential surface is in contact with the inner circumferential surface of the groove, and a second shear key member disposed adjacent to the first shear key member in the groove, the second shear key member having an axially projecting shoulder, its outer circumferential surface being in contact with an inner circumferential surface of the casing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventors: Tomohiro NARUSE, Tetsuya KUWANO, Taiji HASHIMOTO, Haruo MIURA, Mitsuhiro NARITA
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Publication number: 20100265388Abstract: A container unit (27) of an electronic camera is composed of a loading lid (35) and a slot forming surface (32) in which slots (33a, 33b) are formed. The loading lid is rotatably and slidably attached to a shaft support member (39), which is disposed on the slot forming surface, via a lid attachment shaft (38). The loading lid is provided with a claw (40). A torsion spring (42) is secured to the lid attachment shaft. The slot forming surface is provided with a frame (41) and a block-shaped protrusion (43). The torsion spring engages with the protrusion to click and lock the loading lid at a lock position where the claw engages with the frame. Upon sliding the loading lid to a lock release position where the claw is disengaged from the frame, the loading lid is automatically rotated to an open position owing to the torsion spring.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2006Publication date: October 21, 2010Inventor: Mitsuo Soumi
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Patent number: 7810854Abstract: A locking apparatus for releasably securing the lid of a trash container in a closed position has a locking arm with an elongate central portion for extending across the closed lid and bent end portions pivotally mounted on opposite sides of the container via pivot brackets which allow the arm to be pivoted between a first position extending across the closed lid of the trash container and a second position extending across the front wall of the container. The pivot bracket on one side is part of a locking device which has first and second locking formations on opposite sides of the pivot bracket, and the bent end portion of the arm on that side is releasably locked to the first locking formation by a locking member such as a padlock when the arm is in the first position and releasably locked to the second locking formation by the same member when the arm is in the second position.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2007Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Hodge Products, Inc.Inventors: Allan M. Hodge, Anthony A. Hodge
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Patent number: 7806447Abstract: A gravity actuated locking device for a container having a hinged lid, comprises a base unit adapted to be fixed to the container and a pivoting unit pivotally mounted to the base unit. The pivoting unit includes a locking mechanism mounted therein for rotation about the base unit. In turn, the locking mechanism comprises a circular rolling member that translates from a blocking position preventing relative movement between the pivoting unit and the base unit to a release position permitting relative movement between the pivoting unit and the base unit.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2007Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Inventor: David L. Reeb
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Publication number: 20100243662Abstract: Systems and containers for holding and transporting potentially hazardous materials are disclosed. Assembled containers may have locking mechanisms reducing the possibility of the containers being opened by persons that are not opening the container in a safe environment. Moreover, containers with releasably securable members for carrying substances such as frozen carbon dioxide, used for maintaining cold temperatures of various items are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: Oberweis Dairy, Inc.Inventors: Leon M. Levy, Michael W. McCarthy, Joseph S. Oberweis, Robert R. Renaut, Steven D. Koszola
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Publication number: 20100237076Abstract: A locking device for a lid used with a transporting container that comprises a first half-shell, a second half-shell, and a pivoting bracket proximate the first half-shell and the second half-shell. The locking device further comprises a hinge-joint that includes a first hinge-joint portion at which the first half-shell is attached and a second hinge-joint portion at which the second half-shell is attached, where the second hinge-joint portion is retaining the pivoting bracket at the second half-shell. The locking device also comprises a locking spring that is arranged at the first hinge-joint portion and that co-operates with a first bracket arm of the pivoting bracket, the first bracket arm being arranged opposite to a second bracket arm retained by the second hinge-joint portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: ADAM HALL GMBHInventor: David KIRBY
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Publication number: 20100224633Abstract: Disclosed is a product package which includes a packaging sleeve and a product container. The packaging sleeve has a first end that defines an opening and a closed second end. The sleeve includes at least one pair of locking tabs projecting from the first end, each locking tab including a locking edge and each locking tab being folded inwards into the opening. The product container has a body portion for receiving the product and a rigid end cap which sealingly engages with the body portion so as to house the product. The end cap is dimensioned to fit closely within the opening of the sleeve and includes a peripheral rim that, when the end cap is inserted into the sleeve opening, engages the sleeve end and prevents the end cap from being inserted further into the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2007Publication date: September 9, 2010Inventor: John Gelardi
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Publication number: 20100224632Abstract: The closure device (500) comprises a stopper (501) made of elastomer and a cover (502) suitable for covering both the neck (12) of a container and stopper (501) in place in said neck (12). The cover (502) is made of plastics material and comprises a ring (503) and a drive member (504). The ring (503) may surround the stopper (501) and the neck (12) in the mounted configuration, the ring being provided with locking means (503G) for locking on the neck (12). The drive member (504) may be mounted on the ring (503) in arbitrary angular orientation about a central axis (X503) of the ring. The drive member is provided with an annular edge (505D) suitable for being engaged between an outer skirt (503A) of the ring (503) and at least one tab (503G) forming locking means and extending radially towards the central axis (X503) of the ring from the skirt (503A).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2006Publication date: September 9, 2010Inventor: Antoine Aneas
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Publication number: 20100200583Abstract: A carrier for covering and transporting baked goods or other food products includes a base for supporting a pie, cake, cupcakes, or other baked goods. A cover is configured to be attached to the base to generally enclose the carrier, thereby protecting the baked goods for transport or storage. The cover is formed with a flexible membrane that makes it collapsible for more convenient storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: Progressive International CorporationInventors: Heather Curtin, Christine J. Lee, Caroline Park
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Patent number: 7770758Abstract: A fastener element for fastening a fluid dispenser member, such as a pump or a valve, on a fluid reservoir, the fastener element including a deformable snap-fastener portion for snap-fastening on the neck of the reservoir, the snap-fastener portion including a stiffener insert for substantially preventing the snap-fastener portion from deforming after snap-fastening.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2003Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Valois S.A.SInventor: François Le Maner
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Publication number: 20100193393Abstract: A storage box for storage, housing, and retrieval of articles comprises a box, designed as a plastic injection-molded part, having a large opening in a side wall. The opening in the side wall is closed off by a flap that is supported adjacent the floor of the box so as to be pivotal about an axis extending parallel to the floor. The flap is able to completely close the opening, and can be locked in this position. After being unlocked, the flap may be pivoted out to a position in which it deviates only slightly from a horizontal position. The flap as well is designed as an injection-molded part. The box is designed in such a way that not only may it be stacked, but mating interengagement without additional devices is also provided as a result of the stacking.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2009Publication date: August 5, 2010Inventors: Siegfried HUMM, Guenther Blesch
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Publication number: 20100193520Abstract: A closure mechanism for pressure test chambers for testing electronic components, in particular ICs, has a plurality of pivoting jaws. At least some of the pivoting jaws have at least one lifting apparatus which can be advanced to two interacting cavity elements, which surround a cavity, by means of the pivoting jaws. Furthermore, at least some of the pivoting jaws have at least one locking device in order to move spacer elements into an intermediate space between the associated pivoting jaws and the compressed cavity element, as a result of which the tightness of the cavity is maintained even when the lifting apparatuses are retracted.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2008Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: MULTITEST ELEKTRONISCHE SYSTEME GMBHInventors: Andreas Nagy, Maximilian Schaule, Manfred Eibl, Stefan Kurz
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Patent number: 7757858Abstract: A dispensing container device for dispensing small solids such as pills, tablets, or candy, or liquids such as emulsions, gels, solvents, or aqueous solutions, comprising a base, a cover, and an insert to prevent “stacking.” The base has a bottom wall, side walls, a front wall with an aperture, and a rear wall, each wall having an upper edge. The cover has an upper wall, side walls, a front wall and a rear wall, each wall having a lower edge. The insert has an aperture which corresponds with at least some portion of the aperture in the base when the insert is placed within the base. When the cover, base, and insert are assembled, placement of downward pressure on the rear area of the cover upper wall elevates the cover front wall, revealing the aperture in the base front wall, permitting the dispensing of its contents.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2008Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Inventor: Harley Cross