For Applying Radial Pressure (e.g., Contractable Bands Encircling Member) Patents (Class 220/320)
  • Patent number: 11219848
    Abstract: A housing module of a fluid treatment module of a fluid system is provided with a fluid housing with inlet and outlet for fluid. The fluid housing has a housing part with a receiving chamber for a fluid treatment component for treatment of fluid and an installation opening, closable by a housing closure part, for installation of the fluid treatment component in the receiving chamber. A housing connecting section is provided for connecting the housing part and the housing closure part to each other. The housing module has an externally positioned support structure that surrounds the housing part like a sleeve and has a reinforcement region that extends about the housing connecting section. The support structure has a fastening region for attachment of the housing module on a holding component of the fluid system. The connection of the housing part with the housing closure part is a direct connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: MANN+HUMMEL GmbH
    Inventors: Joerg Hammerschick, Pius Trautmann, Oliver Glueck, Tiago Felipe Wiedemann da Silva, Ulrich Dehnen, Stefan Kunze, Christopher Marc Sturgess, Alrun Spennemann, Andreas Kloz, Dietmar Talmon-Gros, Michael Fasold, Lars Bachmann
  • Patent number: 11015487
    Abstract: A clamp for connecting a first component end to a second component end is provided. The clamp includes a web extending between a first end and a second end, each end being provided with a connecting device for connecting said web ends to each other so that the clamp encloses the component ends. The clamp further includes an alignment structure, which alignment structure is configured to fit with corresponding engagement structures provided at the first component end and the second component end for circumferentially positioning the clamp relative to the component ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATION
    Inventor: Pontus Eriksson
  • Patent number: 10928116
    Abstract: A modular water storage tank, for a refrigerator, includes a hollow storage body comprising a first body member having first and second open ends, the first open end comprising a first male extension having a first connection member on an outer surface thereof. A female end cap comprises a second connection member on an inner surface thereof that is configured to engage with the first connection member to secure the female end cap to the first open end. A male end cap comprises a second male extension having a third connection member on an outer surface thereof that is configured to engage with a fourth connection member disposed on an inner surface at the second open end of the first body member to secure the male end cap to the second open end of the first body member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas McCollough, Keith Thomas Phelan
  • Patent number: 10689170
    Abstract: A tank and closure cap apparatus is disclosed. The tank has an upper end or top with a manhole like larger diameter opening that can be closed with a lid having a smaller diameter opening equipped with an outlet fitting. A specially configured shroud protectively covers the lid clamp and is secured with a closure cap that seals the outlet fitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Inventor: Tom Gurtner
  • Patent number: 10619771
    Abstract: Apparatus for determining and/or monitoring at least one physical or chemical process variable of a medium in a containment comprising at least one sensor element, at least one housing module and at least one flange, wherein the sensor element and the flange are connected with the housing module, wherein the flange in a first portion, which is at least partially media contacting, is manufactured at least partially of a first material, which is selected application specifically, and wherein the flange in a second portion, which is at least partially environment contacting, is manufactured at least partially of a synthetic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Endress+Hauser SE+Co. KG
    Inventors: Thomas Sulzer, Peter Seefeld, Ulrich Kaiser, Sergej Lopatin, Christof Huber, Peter Klöfer, Mike Touzin
  • Patent number: 9802736
    Abstract: A fastener device for closing a fluid reservoir (1) formed with a neck (10) provided with outer peripheral reinforcement (11) that co-operates with the remainder of the neck to define a bottom shoulder (12). The device includes a fastener ring (2) for holding a closure member (4) on the neck (10), the fastener ring (2) including a peripheral skirt (21) engaged around the neck to below the bottom shoulder (12). The skirt (21) has fastener elements (26a, 26b) that form a contact zones (27a, 27b) suitable for potentially engaging the neck (10) below the bottom shoulder (12). The contact zones (27a, 27b) are situated at different axial heights, such that some contact zones (27a; 27b) come into operating engagement below the bottom shoulder (12), while other contact zones (27a; 27b) remain inoperative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: APTAR STELMI SAS
    Inventors: Ghislain Fournier, Mickaël Swal
  • Patent number: 9776775
    Abstract: A fastener device for closing a fluid reservoir (1) having a neck (10) with outer peripheral reinforcement (11) that co-operates with the neck to define a bottom shoulder (12). The fastener device includes a fastener ring (2) for holding a closure member (4) on the neck (10), and which includes a peripheral skirt (21) extending around the neck below the bottom shoulder (12). The skirt (21) is provided with fastener elements (26a, 26b) forming contact zones (27a, 27b) for coming into engagement with the neck (10) below the bottom shoulder (12). A blocking hoop (3) is provided that is engaged around the peripheral skirt (21) in a final mounted position. The peripheral skirt (21) forms vertical blades (22) separated by axial slots (23), the blocking hoop (3) forming vertical branches (33) that are arranged in the axial slots (23) between two vertical blades (22), in the mounted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: APTAR STELMI SAS
    Inventors: Ghislain Fournier, Mickael Swal
  • Patent number: 9663276
    Abstract: Stackable lids for a container each include a top surface facing generally in a first direction and a bottom surface opposite the top surface and facing generally in a second direction. Pivotable wing portions extend from each side edge of the lid and each pivotable wing portion is joined to its respective side edge by a hinge. The wing portions are moveable between engaged and disengaged positions, and an inner surface of each wing includes a tab member configured for detent engagement with a rim of the container. The lid also includes corner portions extending between the side edges. Each corner portion includes a skirt portion extending generally in the second direction. Each corner portion also defines a recessed shoulder configured to receive the skirt portion of another when the lids are stacked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: WKI HOLDING COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Travis S. Harvey, Steven M. Grider, Justin M. Smyers
  • Patent number: 9526362
    Abstract: The invention relates to a lid structure of disposable beverage cups, a buckle portion is set on a lid rim of the lid, an inner containing groove is set on the buckle portion for the rim flange being buckled and placed inside, wherein, at least an elastic gap is set on the lid rim of the lid, two sides of the elastic gap has a moderate separated elasticity so as to combine with beverage cups manufactured by different manufacturers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Inventor: Kuo Tung Wang
  • Patent number: 9371180
    Abstract: An apparatus including a liner ring, configured with a wall, to fit within the container so that the liner ring remains in place at a defined distance within the container based on a dimension of the container and a dimension of the liner ring, and a sealant attached to an outer surface of the liner ring configured to contact an inner surface of the container and form a seal is disclosed. Arrangement of a liner with an opening having ends being placed around the liner ring provides for the ends to the opening of the liner being located between the ring liner and container within the container. A system and method are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Inventor: Lee Wayne Corbitt
  • Patent number: 9156583
    Abstract: Container assembly comprising a container and a top chime fixed to each other, the container having a top part and a peripheral side wall, characterized in that the fixation between the chime and the container is situated at the top part of the container and at a distance from said peripheral side wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A.
    Inventors: Gary Howard, Iain McDerment
  • Patent number: 9120611
    Abstract: A flexible fluid storage tank and method for assembling, with specific emphasis on a system that may be field assembled with little or no tools, while preserving the flexibility of being tailored in size, shape and configuration to the user's needs with minimal customization and disassembly capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Inventor: Dustin Ziegs
  • Patent number: 9051095
    Abstract: An overcap is provided for use in sealing a container of the type having an outer rim, an inside wall surface, and an inner rim spaced inwardly from the inside wall surface, with the inner rim forming a container opening. A flexing portion is formed within the body portion of the overcap and is moveable between a first sealing position and a second sealing position. The flexing portion includes a downwardly depending wall member positioned adjacent the inside wall surface of the container in the first sealing position. A sealing plug is provided and is moveable between the first sealing position and the second sealing position. The sealing plug includes a peripheral surface dimension for frictional engagement with the inner rim, releasably closing of the opening in the second sealing position. The sealing plug is separated from the inner rim in the first sealing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith E. Antal, Sr.
  • Publication number: 20150144634
    Abstract: A paint can fitted rim ring apparatus is shown comprising of a snug ring lid retaining a flexible plastic like material around the opening lip of a paint container. The painting implements such as a paint brush or a painting roller left inside the paint container may protrude outside the lip of the paint container preventing re-sealing the paint container with the lid when not in use. A flexible plastic like material can be draped over the protruding painting implements as well as covering the paint container opening. In concert with a plastic type ring when fitted snuggly around the lip of the paint container, seals the flexible plastic like material around the paint container rim, preventing the contents from drying out.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventor: Mark Farnworth
  • Patent number: 9028146
    Abstract: A connection assembly for connection to the mouth of a flexible container comprising of an inner ring having an inner flange around its external diameter and an outer ring having a recess around its inner diameter sized to engage the inner flange. The inner and outer rings being adapted to interengage to trap the mouth between the inner and outer rings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Ezi-Dock Systems Limited
    Inventor: Michael R. Brimson
  • Patent number: 9016506
    Abstract: A locking lid assembly for use with an open top container. The lid assembly includes a lid having a upper and lower surfaces, and an outer perimeter, a retention frame swingably suspended from the bottom surface of the lid portion adjacent the outer perimeter of the lid, and a flexible tightener associated with the retention frame and configured to selectively exert a force on the retention frame, such that the force cause the retention frame to shorten in effective length and swing inwardly away from the outer perimeter of the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Lockable Solutions LLC
    Inventor: Curt A. Borgarding
  • Publication number: 20150096991
    Abstract: A container including a cover lid and a base member, a cover lid border region by which it can abut on a base member border region so to form in an abutting status an enclosure, a tubular element by which the container can be brought into a completely assembled status, having dimensions suitable for surrounding the cover lid The base member when brought in the abutting status and provided with locking means for keeping the cover lid and the base member together in the completely assembled status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventor: Laurent VANMECHELEN
  • Patent number: 8978909
    Abstract: Disclosed is a closure device for a container, which seals an opening (6) that opens at the top of a container (2) and has a rim (7) on its periphery. The closure device comprises a seal member (8) that is to cover the opening (6) on the top of the container (2), and a synthetic resin cap (9) that is to press the seal member (8) against the upper surface of the rim (7). The seal member (8) comprises a flange (10) to be mounted on the upper surface of the rim (7). The cap (9) comprises a top wall (15), a cylinder part (16), and a locking part (18). The top wall (15) is to be disposed above the flange (10). The cylinder part (16) hangs down from the outer circumference of the top wall (15). The locking part (18) is disposed on the inner surface of the cylinder part (16). After the cap (9) is pushed down, the locking part (18) locks at the under surface of the rim (7). The upper surface of the flange (10) has a compressible projection (29).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Masahiro Kakutani, Norikazu Miyamoto, Tomohito Shirai, Katsushi Maeda, Eiji Yao
  • Patent number: 8950609
    Abstract: A stopper device including a stopper, cap and ring provided with tabs for locking onto a container neck and a body for handling the ring. The body includes a first mechanism for transmitting a thrust force to the ring and a second mechanism for activating the tabs. The ring and the handling body are respectively provided with first and second retainers that hold the handling body in a waiting position. The handling body is mobile parallel to the thrust force direction and in relation to the ring, between a first position activating the tabs of the ring and is mobile in translation only in the thrust force direction, and a second position that also activates the tabs and is immobilized in relation to the ring in axial translation. The tabs extend from a continuous edge of the ring and are each arranged in an opening with a closed contour.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: West Pharmaceutical Services Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Antoine Aneas
  • Patent number: 8844748
    Abstract: Closure ring to retain a lid in contact with a metal drum in central C-section conforming to the contact area between a lid and the rim of a drum and further having a radially inwardly directed flange and a vertically downwardly directed flange attached to the opposite ends of the C-section. The additional flanges reinforce the top of the drum by reducing deformation when the drum is dropped and maintain the lid in contact with the drum. The invention is particularly valuable in transportation and storage of fissile material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Paul S. Blanton
  • Publication number: 20140209612
    Abstract: A lid for a drinking container in the structure of a baseball cap is disclosed. The baseball cap lid includes the normal features of a baseball cap and also includes an annular mounting portion for engaging the rim or lip of a cup, a preformed opening in one of the panels of the lid configured for receiving a straw for drinking liquid from the container, a flap and cover for covering the preformed hole, and stretchable portion on or near the annular mounting portion of the lid for securing the lid to the rim or lip of the cup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventors: Jason Robinson, Todd Robinson
  • Patent number: 8763839
    Abstract: A pressure container is provided with a container body, a container lid, and a band coupling. The band coupling is provided with a retainer capable of engaging with the outer peripheries of a first flange section and a second flange section, and also with a tightening mechanism for tightening the retainer. The retainer has a first end section forming one end to which the tightening mechanism is connected, and also has a second end section forming the other end which is bent outward and faces the first end section when the retainer is tightened. The tightening mechanism is provided with a stopper rotatably mounted to the first end section of the retainer, and also with a pressing bolt engaged through thread with the stopper so as to be able to advance and recede and pressing the second end section to the first end section side with the retainer engaged with the first flange section and the second flange section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: SMC Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Shigemitsu Sakairi
  • Patent number: 8747933
    Abstract: A can cooker includes a main body that is generally cylindrical in shape having a bottom portion, wall portion, neck portion, and lid ring. The bottom portion, wall portion, and neck portion may be integrally formed and connected to one another. A lid is sized and shaped to fit within a part of the neck portion. The lid includes an outer lip that engaged with lid ring on the main body in such a way that a seal is formed between the lid ring and the outer lip. The lid is secured to the main body through a plurality of latches. Handles may be placed on the exterior surface of the lid and main body to ease use and transportation of the can cooker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Inventor: Seth D. McGinn
  • Patent number: 8684225
    Abstract: The invention relates to a locking cap (1) made of a molded plastic material for a vessel (2) having a neck, intended for blocking a stopper (4) in said neck (3), including a wire-cap (6) adapted for surrounding the stopper (4) and the neck in the mounted configuration of the cap (1). The wire-cap includes first and second flexible tabs capable of being respectively blocked on the neck and on the stopper (4), said first tabs (8) being offset relative to said second tabs (9) in an axial direction relative to said neck (3). The cap (1) also includes a ring (7) surrounding the wire-cap (6) for preventing access to said tabs from outside the ring (7). The ring (7) and the wire-cap (6) are designed so as to be fitted and locked together. The tabs (8, 9) of the wire-cap are respectively arranged at an angle in first and second openings (13, 14) which are formed by the mesh of the wire-cap (6), and in which the tabs (8, 9) can disappear when mounting the cap (1) on the neck (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: A. Raymond et Cie
    Inventors: Stéphane Gelibert, Guillaume Belle
  • Patent number: 8616404
    Abstract: A shipping container for enclosing a material container containing nuclear and/or other hazardous material. The shipping container can include a body having an open top and a lid assembly for closing the open top. The body can include a liner arranged in spaced relationship with the body to define a space therebetween. The lid assembly and the body can together define a storage chamber in which the material container is housed. The lid assembly can have a lid top and a lid liner coupled to the lid top to define a space therebetween. The space in the lid assembly can also include one or more reinforcing members to increase the compression strength of the lid assembly. The spaces in the body and lid assembly can be filled with a liner material, such as foam, to increase stiffness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignees: Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC, Paragon D&E
    Inventors: Robert Starck, Lou Wordelman, Paul S. Blanton, Kurt R. Eberl
  • Patent number: 8602245
    Abstract: Enclosure clamps and clamp systems are provided for fastening a cover to an enclosure body to provide an explosion-proof container, while minimizing the number of bolts used over conventional systems. The enclosure clamps and clamp systems create a sufficient force so as to provide a flamepath between the cover and the enclosure body. The enclosure clamps described include a channel for receiving the cover and a flange on the enclosure body. The enclosure clamp is secured to the enclosure body by one or more bolts and/or by a cam actuated securing mechanism. The clamp systems described include a force distributing plate secured to a cover by cam actuated securing mechanism that is coupled to an enclosure body. The enclosure clamps and clamp systems allow a user to attach or remove the cover from the enclosure body more easily than possible with conventional explosion-proof enclosures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Joseph Michael Manahan
  • Patent number: 8413689
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a storm drainage conduit plug for use with a sealing band for closing an exposed end of conduits during construction. The plug has a generally dome-shaped outer panel and an inner panel, with a handle for gripping disposed on the outer panel. There is a groove with an annular lip defined in a sealing surface of the inner panel. The plug is adaptable for a variety of sealing bands, and the lip prevents the band from disengaging from the plug during use. An inner wall of the inner panel has a slot defined therein that is aligned and dimensioned to engage with the handle of another plug for stacking for multiple plugs on-site during construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Inventor: James R. Taylor
  • Patent number: 8413833
    Abstract: A ruggedized case for transportation and protection of electronic equipment used in harsh commercial or military environments. The ruggedized case is 30-70% lighter than other similar competing cases through the use of lightweight, low-density, superior strength composite materials. The ruggedized case includes a multi-panel case body open at each end and two removable covers. A chassis which may be vibration and shock isolated, and a removable rack mount frame are also provided. Each component of this ruggedized case, including recessed cover latches, and handles, weather and airtight seals, adjustable rack mount frame lock mechanisms, and vibration isolators, have been significantly improved to provide more ergonomic form and functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: TCF Composites, LLC
    Inventors: Alan Taylor, David Root
  • Patent number: 8308011
    Abstract: A yoke type quick opening closure is provided. A torque bolt shares loads of the yoke with a drawbolt, and a separate safety bolt is provided. A common wrench interface feature is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Perry Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Firdosh Mehta, Donald W. Ray
  • Patent number: 8251243
    Abstract: A closure (100) having a hub (102) and pivotally connected head (104). The head is locked in a closed position within the hub by a locking ring (106). The locking ring is polygonal in shape and includes a substantially cylindrical surface and a conical surface. The device further includes a pressure warning device (126) which has a secondary function as a locking mechanism inhibiting unintentional opening of the head when the system is pressurized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Sypris Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Joshua A. Haibel
  • Publication number: 20120205379
    Abstract: A pressure container is provided with a container body, a container lid, and a band coupling (10). The band coupling (10) is provided with a retainer (32) capable of engaging with the outer peripheries of a first flange section and a second flange section, and also with a tightening mechanism (34) for tightening the retainer (32). The retainer (32) has a first end section (36) forming one end to which the tightening mechanism (34) is connected, and also has a second end section (38) forming the other end which is bent outward and faces the first end section (36) when the retainer is tightened. The tightening mechanism (34) is provided with a stopper (64) rotatably mounted to the first end section (36) of the retainer (32), and also with a pressing bolt (66) engaged through thread with the stopper (64) so as to be able to advance and recede and pressing the second end section (38) to the first end section (36) side with the retainer (32) engaged with the first flange section and the second flange section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: SMC KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Shigemitsu Sakairi
  • Publication number: 20120181289
    Abstract: A plastic keg includes a liner including a neck portion and a body portion. A lid having an opening is disposed at least partially over the liner. A retainer is secured to the neck portion of the liner and aligned with the opening in the lid, the retainer including external threads. A locking ring having internal threads is secured to the external threads of the retainer. The internal threads of the locking ring and the external threads of the retainer include a ratcheting mechanism permitting attachment of the locking ring to the retainer and inhibiting removal of the locking ring from the retainer, the locking ring contacting the lid. A beer keg valve assembly includes a port having a head portion having a convex upper surface and at least one leg extending downwardly from a lower surface. The leg includes a stop surface projecting radially outward further than the head portion. A piston defines an opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventors: William P. Apps, Wayne Matthew Hansen
  • Publication number: 20120160850
    Abstract: The invention relates to a locking cap (1) made of a molded plastic material for a vessel (2) having a neck, intended for blocking a stopper (4) in said neck (3), including a wire-cap (6) adapted for surrounding the stopper (4) and the neck in the mounted configuration of the cap (1). The wire-cap includes first and second flexible tabs capable of being respectively blocked on the neck and on the stopper (4), said first tabs (8) being offset relative to said second tabs (9) in an axial direction relative to said neck (3). The cap (1) also includes a ring (7) surrounding the wire-cap (6) for preventing access to said tabs from outside the ring (7). The ring (7) and the wire-cap (6) are designed so as to be fitted and locked together. The tabs (8, 9) of the wire-cap are respectively arranged at an angle in first and second openings (13, 14) which are formed by the mesh of the wire-cap (6), and in which the tabs (8, 9) can disappear when mounting the cap (1) on the neck (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: A. RAYMOND ET CIE
    Inventors: Stéphane Gelibert, Guillaume Belle
  • Publication number: 20120055928
    Abstract: A system for preventing liquid infiltration into a sump having an opening defined by a sump collar includes a ring member adapted to be disposed about the sump collar, at least a portion of the ring member adapted to be in contact with a drainable material disposed below. The system also includes a lid member in engagement with the ring member. The ring member including a number of apertures disposed therein, each aperture of the number of apertures being adapted to allow liquid to pass from a top surface of the ring member to the drainable material below.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventor: Sergei Gorlov
  • Patent number: 8091727
    Abstract: A single-use, clamshell protective cap for use primarily in healthcare settings in order to maintain the integrity of a medication solution. The cap has two halves, a cylindrical skirt, a puncture resistant lid portion, an interior flange, and an interlocking snap. When placed around a flanged injection port such as is found on a conventional fluid container and closed, the lid portion covers an access site on an injection port. After the cap is placed, the interior flange engages the port flange to prevent upward axial movement relative to the port, thereby preventing removal of the cap and thus deterring unwanted or erroneous drug administrations or withdrawals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Hospira, Inc.
    Inventor: John A. Domkowski
  • Patent number: 8052004
    Abstract: A releasably locking lid for a beverage container is disclosed. More specifically, lid embodiments include an outer surface, an inner surface, and a lip, the lid including a center piece and an outer ring that is configured to rotate relative to the center piece to releasably lock the container within a receiving space in the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Misaine Trade, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Cheng, Chia-Ching Huang
  • Patent number: 7963415
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignees: Linpac Pisani Ltda, Rigesa Cellulose Papel E Embalagens Ltda
    Inventors: Marcelo Perucci, Paulo Francisco Webber
  • Patent number: 7934617
    Abstract: A container is provided comprising a casing, a set plate closing the lower end of the casing and a lock ring that fastens the set plate onto the casing. The casing is provided with a radial outer flange formed around an open end of the main body thereof. The radial outer flange and the outer periphery of the set plate are each provided with three stop projections and three notches. The radial outer flange is further provided with three biasing projections and the outer periphery of the set plate is further provided with three engagement rims. The members of each threesome are arranged at a regular angular interval and each threesome is arranged at different angular phase positions from those of the other threesomes. The outer periphery of the lock ring is provided with three engagement lugs that project inwardly at a regular angular interval.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takahiro Minowa, Kazuo Ando, Hiroyuki Tajima
  • Patent number: 7850751
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: TM Industrial Supply, Inc.
    Inventor: Carl A. Steiner
  • Publication number: 20100276424
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for sealing containment sumps used in connection with underground storage tanks. A sump cover sealing system includes an expansion ring assembly adapted to affix to the interior of the sump, and to fastenably attach with the sump cover to removably seal the sump cover to the sump. A contraction band assembly is also provided to affix to the exterior of the sump opposite the expansion ring assembly. Methods of using the system are described. A sump cover with an observation portal is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventor: TIMOTHY ROSS
  • Patent number: 7802694
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pressure apparatus that can be used to process solid waste materials into useful, fuel and recyclable streams. The pressure vessel utilizes, conditions of heat and pressure to process the solid waste into the fuel and recyclable streams reducing hazardous materials and offensive odors. The vessel comprises an elongated container having enclosed volume and at least one open end. The open end is sealed using a closure having a closing apparatus. The closing apparatus is a rapidly actuated easily used mechanism that maintains the door in a sealed closed position maintaining useful pressure but can be readily opened with little effort for either removing processed waste or for introducing unprocessed solid waste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Alliance Technology Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Olaf N. Lee
  • Publication number: 20100206767
    Abstract: A substrate storage container includes a locking mechanism, provided in a lid for opening and closing an opened front portion of a container body which stores a substrate of three sheets or less, for locking the lid fitted into the front portion of the container body. The locking mechanism is supported by the lid which is substantially laterally long when viewed from the front. The locking mechanism includes an advance/retreat engaging body that opposes an inner periphery of the front portion of the container body when the lid is fitted into the front portion of the container body, and a spring member that causes the advance/retreat engaging body to advance from the lid to the inner periphery of the front portion of the container body and thus causes a tip end portion side thereof to interfere when the lid is fitted into the front portion of the container body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2008
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: SHIN-ETSU POLYMER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Satoshi Odashima, Hidehiro Masuko
  • Patent number: 7770750
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vessel intended in particular for treating articles under pressure, the vessel comprising a body, at least one lid, and connection means between said body and said at least one lid. According to the invention, the connection means comprise: an open clamping ring having a U-shaped section defining a groove suitable for clamping together the flanges of the lid and the body; and engagement-and-disengagement means enabling the clamping ring to be deformed and moved relative to the flanges in such a manner as to enable the vessel to be opened and closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: ECODAS, Societe par Action Simplifiee
    Inventor: Jaafar Squalli
  • Publication number: 20100025404
    Abstract: A yoke type quick opening closure is provided. A torque bolt shares loads of the yoke with a drawbolt, and a separate safety bolt is provided. A common wrench interface feature is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: Perry Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Firdosh Mehta, Donald W. Ray
  • Patent number: 7533699
    Abstract: The present invention provides an end cap sealing system for sealing an open piping end. The end cap sealing system includes an end cap having an end cap core. The end cap core has a generally cylindrical end with a circumferential groove formed around the exterior thereof and a closed end that defines a generally circular rim. An o-ring is positioned within the groove for sealingly engaging an interior wall of the piping open end. The end cap sealing system also includes a generally circular clamp having a channel formed therein for capturing the rim and a flange formed on the check valve. The o-ring being spaced-apart from the rim of the end cap core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Conbraco Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond Eugene Cellemme, Phillip Theodore Yontz, Jamie Lee Quinlan
  • Publication number: 20090100945
    Abstract: A self-aligning device couples a temperature-controlled enclosure for a device under test to a source of temperature-controlled fluid and provides self-alignment of the temperature-controlled enclosure. The self-aligning device includes a bearing with a curved surface, a ring clamp with a curved surface and a tensioning bolt to control the amount of movement between the bearing and the ring clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: TEMPTRONIC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Jody T. Stiles
  • Patent number: 7481927
    Abstract: A cylindrical casing (12) is disclosed which is of glass reinforced plastic and has an end cap at each end thereof. In the drawing the illustrated end cap is designated 42.2. Each end cap has at least one opening (52) therein through which water can flow. The illustrated end cap 42.2 is held in place by a mounting ring (28) embedded in the wall of the casing and encircling the casing internally. An internal groove (32) extends circumferentially of the mounting ring (28). A first locking ring (34) having a peripherally extending external rib (36) is within the ring 28. The rib (36) is in the groove (32). A second locking ring (38) fits into the locking ring (34) to expand it outwardly and press the rib (36) into the groove (32). Stud holes (40) in the end cap (42.2) and in the locking ring (38), receive studs (44) which secure the locking ring (38) to the end cap (42.2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Grahamtek Technologies Singapore Pte Ltd.
    Inventor: William Graham
  • Publication number: 20080296302
    Abstract: A closure 10 is provided for retaining fluid pressure within a vessel, and comprises a hub 12 having an access opening to the vessel, with the hub having a circumferential stop 17 and one or more recesses 50 each extending radially outward from an adjacent inner surface 26 of the hub. A door 22 is positioned between the stop surface and the vessel, and a latch member 30 brings the door into sealing engagement with the stop member. One or more lugs 24 each extend radially outward from an exterior surface of the door, such that a respective lug engages the hub about a respective recess to seal the door to the hub, while the door may be moved to pass through the one or more recesses and out of the hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventor: Michael J. Guidry, JR.
  • Publication number: 20080251515
    Abstract: A container assembly for transporting and storing flowable materials according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a drum including a lip edge defining a top opening, a lid constructed and arranged to fit over and close the top opening, a closing ring constructed and arranged for securing the lid to the lip edge, and an elastomeric gasket positioned between the lip edge and the lid, the lip edge being constructed and arranged for the formed sidewall, shaped to define a hollow interior, said sidewall including an outwardly facing, concave section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventor: Gary M. Baughman
  • Publication number: 20080245676
    Abstract: Containment packages (10) having utility for transport of hazardous gases and security systems for controlling access to packages, e.g., hazardous gas containment packages (20). In a specific implementation, a containment package includes an overpack (11) for improving the safety and security of gas-containment vessels during transportation, e.g., air shipment, in which the overpack is pressurized by a protective gas at pressure in excess of the pressure in the gas-containment vessels, and a global positioning system (GPS) coordinated programmable lock and key system (30) is integrated with the containment package for controlled access to the gas-containment vessels only when the GPS component indicates that the containment package is at a specific geographic location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2006
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: James V. McManus, Jerrold David Sameth, Frank Dimeo