Ornamental Patents (Class 220/376)
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Patent number: 11459694Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a cabinet and a tub that is disposed within the cabinet. A first door is coupled to the cabinet and is operable between open and closed positions. A second door is operably coupled to the tub. The second door is configured to move with the tub and independently of the first door in the closed position. A coupling member is at least partially disposed on the first door. The first and second doors are operably coupled by the coupling member.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2020Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Mohsin M. Attar, Jalindar S. Dawange, Marcus R. Fischer, Jyothi P. Prasad, Thiyagu PS, Vaibhav Upasani, Bhushan Vijay Patil
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Publication number: 20150144638Abstract: Double-walled decorative articles such as flower vases and candle holders comprise an inner form defining a receptacle and an outer form, spaced apart from the inner form, to create a cavity. A bottom opening in the outer form enables decorative filler materials to be introduced to the cavity such that the decorative materials do not enter into the receptacle, which may contains flowers, water, candles, hot wax or other substances. A removably replaceable plug or cap is used to close off the bottom opening following the introduction of the decorative filler materials. The inner and outer forms may be provided as a unitary item or separate pieces may be joined. The decorative filler materials may be provided in conjunction with the article as part of a kit, in which case the amount of filler material is matched to the volume of the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2014Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventor: Adam Kasha
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Publication number: 20150136795Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to cover a propane tank located on a property by providing a shell that covers, hides and protects the propane tank; and beautifying and blending with the current landscape and enhancing the value of the property.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventor: Barry Don Smith
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Publication number: 20150090717Abstract: An ornamental cover for concealing an article includes an elongated shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, and a base member disposed at the proximal end of the elongated shaft. The elongated shaft may extend distally from an upper surface of the base member, while a lower surface of the base member defines an opening for receiving an upper portion of the article into the elongated shaft. A perimeter of the base member may be shaped to fit an opening of a container sized to receive a lower portion of the article.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2014Publication date: April 2, 2015Inventor: Stacy L. Marcell
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Patent number: 8985361Abstract: An integrated canning jar lid configured to cover a mouth of a canning jar includes a closure portion, a top portion, and a skirt. The closure portion, top portion, and skirt may be integrated into a single device. The size and shape of the skirt may enhance the aesthetic appeal of the integrated lid as well as the convenience and ease of use. Embodiments of the integrated canning jar lid have a decorative element on the top thereof to further increase the aesthetic value of the lid and/or increase the convenience and ease of use.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: DR Enterprises, L.L.C.Inventor: Dena Wilson
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Patent number: 8733584Abstract: A system for preventing beverage spills from disposable cup lids. More particularly this invention comprises a circumferentially ridged stopper adapted to fit within the non-circular sipping aperture of a disposable cup lid. Preferred embodiments of the system comprise indicia, packaging, and methods of use.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2006Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Inventor: Gerald Keith Auzenne
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Patent number: 8672169Abstract: A novelty item comprises a drinking cup having a sidewall formed with a groove extending about its perimeter. A jewelry item, preferably constituting a necklace, bracelet or the like, is formed with an elastic loop and a plurality of elongated jeweled dangles each having one end fixed to the loop, at spaced points, and the other end free. The loop is dimensioned so that its unstretched length is less than the perimeter of the sidewall of the cup so that the loop may be stretched to fit over the sidewall of the cup and into the groove to retain the jewelry on the exterior of the sidewall.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2006Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Inventor: Erik Lipson
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Publication number: 20130273224Abstract: This application is for a device and article of manufacture for the purpose of drinking, tasting, sampling, and nosing and evaluating alcohol beverages without alcohol nose burn and numbing; a procedure or method to manipulate said vapors for the same purpose; and a process to separate and dissipate ethanol vapors to accomplish the same purpose. The device is one embodiment of a vessel which collects vapors in a chamber with curved sides and large surface area to promote evaporation, which chamber's top opening orifice concentrates same vapors prior to passing into an expansion chamber releasing and dissipating fast moving ethanol prior to nosing, providing improved aroma detection and enhancing nosing, tasting, and sampling experiences for all spirits, wines and liqueurs, distilled, fermented, and fortified.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventors: George Manska, Christine Crnek
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Patent number: 8474620Abstract: A cover display for a container in some implementations having a dome shaped cover base with a flat bottom and a top with a radius of curvature with one or more frame catches positioned near the periphery of the cover base. An adorned Tiara shaped cover with an annular wall supporting frame latches positioned to correspond to said frame catches is affixed over said dome shaped cover base.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2011Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Sillage, LLCInventor: Nicole Mather
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Publication number: 20120285856Abstract: A cover display for a container in some implementations having a dome shaped cover base with a flat bottom and a top with a radius of curvature with one or more frame catches positioned near the periphery of the cover base. An adorned Tiara shaped cover with an annular wall supporting frame latches positioned to correspond to said frame catches is affixed over said dome shaped cover base.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2011Publication date: November 15, 2012Inventor: Nicole Mather
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Patent number: 8240504Abstract: A canister includes a closure coupled to a container to close a mouth opening into an interior region formed in the container. The closure includes a lid having a plate and a rim extending around the plate.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2009Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Berry Plastics CorporationInventor: Raymond J. Fallen
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Patent number: 8215514Abstract: A container lid comprises a top, substantially planar surface, means for coupling with a top of a container, a depressed area, a raised area, and a hinge area. The top, substantially planar surface is elongated to define two opposite longitudinal edges and two opposite lateral edges, and each of the two opposite lateral edges extends between and is shorter than each of the two longitudinal edges. The depressed area is surrounded by and extends below the top, substantially planar surface. The raised area is surrounded by and extends above the top, substantially planar surface. The raised area is positioned nearest one of the two opposite lateral edges and the depressed area is positioned nearest the other one of the two opposite lateral edges. The hinge area extends laterally across the top, substantially planar surface and is positioned between the depressed area and the raised area.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2011Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Morenstein, Vivian Brand, Brian Cutter
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Patent number: 8146768Abstract: A container has a selectively openable panel defined at least in part by a frangible score groove in a surface of the container. The frangible score groove is selectively fracturable by a lifting action administered by a user to a secured to the container. The tab has a nose portion separated from a lift end by a central webbing. The central webbing has a hinge region and a rivet island. The rivet island is at least partially surrounded by a first void region. The central webbing also has a grab portion at the lift end of the tab. The grab portion has an enclosed region defining a billboard surface. The billboard surface has a top side and a bottom side opposite the top side. A bead created by displacing the material of the central webbing is located on the billboard surface. A pigment-carrying layer covers at least a portion of the billboard surface. A tactile indicium is located on the billboard surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Rexam Beverage Can CompanyInventors: Randall G. Forrest, Timothy L. Turner
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Publication number: 20120061395Abstract: A cover mountable over a rim of a beverage container has a closed body having an interior cavity extending from an open end at one end of the body to an opposite second end. An inner surface of the sidewall of the body defines a plurality of contact locations with the rim of a beverage container to enable a single shape and size cover to be disposed on any of a number of beverage containers having different diameter rims. The inner surface of the wall of the body may have a smooth conical shape extending from a larger diameter at the first end of the body to a smaller diameter toward the second end of the body, a plurality of incremental, concentric steps of decreasing diameter between the first and second ends of the body or a plurality of ribs, each having an inner surface which tapers from a large diameter spacing at the first end of the body from adjacent ribs to a smaller diameter spacing toward the second end of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2010Publication date: March 15, 2012Inventor: John Imo
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Publication number: 20110290795Abstract: Systems and methods are described that facilitate generating a changing visual effect during opening and closing of a package for a product. The package includes first and second portions, each having thereon an polarized interference region with non-parallel planes of polarization. All or part of the second package portion is transparent to one polarization, permitting the polarized interference region on the first package portion to interact with a polarized interference region on the second package portion. The package portions are mated together (e.g., in a tube and sleeve arrangement or the like), such that the polarized regions are aligned and overlap each other when the package is closed, thereby permitting less light through due to the two overlapping planes of polarization. As the package is opened (or closed), the polarized regions move or slide past each other, creating the visual effect by changing the size and shape of the overlapping polarized region.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Robert P. Loce, Barry G. Gombert
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Patent number: 8051982Abstract: A container particularly well suited to hold premoistened wipes is described. The container can be formed primarily from flat polymeric sheets. In one embodiment, for instance, the container can be formed and loaded with a stack of wipes all in a single process. Further, the flat polymeric sheets used to form the container can be printed with various graphics during formation of the container so as to apply any suitable graphics to the container. Through the process of the present disclosure, containers can be formed having a sleek and compact design.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2006Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventor: Duane Lyle McDonald
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Publication number: 20110253575Abstract: A fitted cover for vases and other containers comprised of an elastic sheet of material crafted into a tube. The ends may be left unfinished, finished by sewing or gluing, or heat-treated to reduce fraying. The material may be of any color, pattern, texture or fiber. Additional material may be attached to the exterior of the shape to provide decoration and dimensionality. The cover may be designed and configured to accommodate various sizes and shapes of vessels. One end of the cover can be fitted with a mesh material to aid in the arrangement of flowers, similar to the creation of a tape grid attached to a vase by a floral arranger. The fitted cover can be supplied alone or as a kit including a vase and/or other fitted covers.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventor: DAVID LEE ADDIS
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Patent number: 7963416Abstract: A food package has a container and a lid. The lid includes a planar surface and a convex dome that is above the planar surface. A transparent window in the convex dome attracts the attention of consumers since it is raised relative to the remainder of the lid. The lid also includes a concave dome that frames a raised logo or raised text within the dome. By framing the logo, the concave dome helps to direct a consumer's attention to the logo or text and helps to protect the logo or text from wear.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2008Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Morenstein, Vivian Barad, Brian Cutter
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Publication number: 20110042379Abstract: A canister includes a closure coupled to a container to close a mouth opening into an interior region formed in the container. The closure includes a lid having a plate and a rim extending around the plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2009Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicant: BERRY PLASTICS CORPORATIONInventor: Raymond J. Fallen
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Publication number: 20110000917Abstract: In a cover made of a carrier material and a sealing layer which faces inwardly in relation to a container on which the cover is used and is made of a sealing lacquer printed on the carrier material to close the container having a shoulder, the inwardly facing side of the carrier material has the sealing layer in the form of a print image corresponding to the shoulder of the container, and a print pattern made of a sealing lacquer or polymer-containing lacquer is printed on the carrier material inside the region limited by the sealing layer The thickness (b) of the print pattern printed onto the carrier material is greater than the thickness (a) of the sealing layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: Amcor Flexibles Kreuzlingen Ltd.Inventors: Detlef Wolters, Roland Loebelt
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Publication number: 20100170903Abstract: An apparatus for receiving refuse therein may include a body portion; a first cover portion coupled to the body portion, the first cover portion has a substantially cylindrical shape; and a second cover portion hingedly coupled to the body portion using a hinge, the second cover portion has a substantially hemispherical shape, wherein the first cover portion and the second cover portion substantially resemble a helmet.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2009Publication date: July 8, 2010Inventor: Michelle Kathleen Stegeby
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Publication number: 20090194551Abstract: A box for storing and displaying an item has a top panel that serves as a protective cover during storage and as ornamental dress during various modes of display. The panel includes a logo badge that is prominently displayed atop the package during storage and prominently displayed upright and forwardly facing during display. The logo badge cooperates with a magnet to maintain the box in its storage mode when not being used to display the item.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2008Publication date: August 6, 2009Applicant: Colibri CorporationInventor: Deborah L. Bussiere
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Publication number: 20090179416Abstract: A method of advertising is provided in which a stopper having substantially parallel sides is inserted into a hole in a container, and a message is displayed on, a surface of the stopper towards a thicker end of the stopper and external to the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2006Publication date: July 16, 2009Applicant: Vivan-Linc Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Vivian Young, Michael Lasha Lincoln
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Publication number: 20090152272Abstract: Covers for containers and specifically, beverage containers are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment of the invention, a cover has a breathable membrane and a peripheral rim. The membrane is substantially planar in shape and has a length and width to substantially cover a top opening of a beverage container. A plurality of orifices extend through a top surface toward and through a bottom surface of the breathable membrane, and are sized and shaped to allow air to pass therethrough, but are sufficiently small to prevent external contaminants such as leaves and insects, for example, from passing through the membrane. The peripheral rim is sized and shaped to receive an upper portion of a rim of the container, and be releasably attached thereto. Thus, the cover provides means for enjoying beverages such as wines requiring breathing prior to consummation, carbonated drinks, and other beverage, in the outdoors.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2007Publication date: June 18, 2009Inventor: Ruth Guptil
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Publication number: 20080264947Abstract: A food package has a container and a lid. The lid includes a planar surface and a convex dome that is above the planar surface. A transparent window in the convex dome attracts the attention of consumers since it is raised relative to the remainder of the lid. The lid also includes a concave dome that frames a raised logo or raised text within the dome. By framing the logo, the concave dome helps to direct a consumer's attention to the logo or text and helps to protect the logo or text from wear.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2008Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Morenstein, Vivian Barad, Brian Cutter
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Publication number: 20080223085Abstract: A washing machine to guarantee easy mounting or separation of an ornamental panel and prevent the coming off or distortion of door trims. The washing machine includes a body having a laundry opening, a door mounted to the body to open or close the laundry opening and having a rim, an ornamental panel mounted to an outer surface of the door, a plurality of door trims coupled to the rim of the door supporting the ornamental panel, and a coupling device coupling of the door trims. The coupling device includes a plurality of holding recesses formed in the rim of the door and spaced apart from one another, and a plurality of holding hooks protruding from an inner surface of the respective door trims to be introduced into and caught by the holding recesses.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jong Won Park
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Patent number: 7290361Abstract: A decorative container assembly includes a container and a cap is removably connected to either one of two ends of the container. The cap has an enclosed space defined therein and a combination liquid is received in the enclosed space. The combination liquid includes a first liquid, a second liquid and decoration pieces. The two respective specific weights of the first and second liquids are different so that when the container is filed with a third liquid which transfers its temperature to the combination liquid and the decoration pieces are movable in the combination liquid.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2006Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Inventor: Chiu-Li Liao
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Publication number: 20070227929Abstract: A container configured to secure a top section of the container to a bottom section of the container. The container includes a bottom section, including four side panels and a bottom panel, forming an internal cavity therein. The container also includes a top section that is sized in configured to be placed above the bottom section for enclosing the internal cavity of the bottom section. Small openings are included in two opposing side panels of the bottom section so that an elongate length of flexible material, such as a string or ribbon, may be laced through the holes of the opposing side panels and connected above the top section for securing the top section of the container to the bottom section.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2007Publication date: October 4, 2007Applicant: PERFECTLY PRESENTED, LLCInventors: Camille Mauerhan, Peter Mauerhan
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Publication number: 20010030193Abstract: A Sunscreen Container is provided which includes a sunscreen-filled container equipped with a reflective surface. The container has a plane bottom surface, a substantially planar side wall surface which is formed to define a bottle, squeeze-tube, or jar, and a plane top surface of an upper lid. The reflective surface is secured firmly in place with an adhesive material which connects one side of the reflective surface to the plane top surface, the plane surface, or the planar side wall surface of the container. The reflective surface may be secured in place with a water resistant adhesive which attaches one side of the reflective surface to a plane surface of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2000Publication date: October 18, 2001Inventor: Michael T. Miller
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Patent number: 5695086Abstract: A closure device (10) for pet food cans comprising a central cover member (12) and an outer cover member (14) which are integrated into the shape of a pet having protruding features (16), said protruding features providing a means of prying the device. Extending downwardly from the cover members (12 and 14) are a plurality of concentric annular bands (18), each having a bead or rib (20) extending inwardly from the inner surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1996Date of Patent: December 9, 1997Inventor: Charles A. Viola
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Patent number: 5504663Abstract: Containers or closures, preferably for liquids, are provided having means for holding a light source for illuminating the containers, preferably the interior of the containers. The holding means can be associated with any portion of the container, including its closure, body, side wall(s), handle, or bottom, which can include a base portion or bottom extension. The holding means can include an opening defined by a ledge in the closure, or it can include a housing which can extend upwardly or downwardly from the closure, or bottom or bottom extension. At least a portion of the container which is between the light source and the interior of the container is a least partially transparent to light.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 1995Date of Patent: April 2, 1996Assignee: Progressive Specialty Glass Co.Inventor: Gale F. Tucker
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Patent number: 5480044Abstract: A safety cap for a dispenser shaped to prevent choking thereof, particularly in small children. Specifically, the cap includes a lid portion including an attachment portion for securing the cap to the dispenser, and a flange portion extending radially from a lower portion of the lid portion to prevent the cap from becoming a choking hazard when removed from the dispenser. The flange portion is also shaped to complement a corresponding portion of the dispenser. Preferably, the flange portion is shaped to extend from the lid portion of the cap at an obtuse angle therefrom wherein the dispenser includes an upper surface which is also at the same angle. The safety cap of the present invention may also include a rotational assistance member which is attachable to the lid portion of the cap for frictionally engaging the flange portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 1994Date of Patent: January 2, 1996Inventor: Steven E. Nosser
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Patent number: 5398908Abstract: The closure lid is designed as mold on the container body. The volume enclosed by the closure lid and the container body equals at least approximately the volume of the product filled into the container. The edible good is placed in a flowable state into the container body. Thereafter the closure lid which is recessed relative to the upper edge of the container is placed onto the container body and molds the surface of the filled in edible good to attain a predetermined structure. Upon a cooling the edible good attains a solid state in such a manner, that its surface keeps permanently the shape produced by the closure lid.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 1992Date of Patent: March 21, 1995Assignee: Zentralschweizerischer Milchverband (MVL)Inventor: Erich Kienle
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Patent number: 5176269Abstract: Rib and groove snap-type action securing elements are formed respectively on closure bases and caps so that a number of different closure caps can be disposed for co-action with a single base to fabricate a number of different closure assemblies. In one embodiment the rib is carried by a depending circumferential wall of the cap for co-action with a circumferential groove formed in the base, while in another embodiment the rib is carried by an upstanding circumferential wall of the base for co-action with a groove disposed peripherally about the cap. In other embodiments a disc-like intermediate cap is disposed between a base and a top cap formed with a surrounding depending wall with a bead along its lower edge for co-action with the lower edge of the base.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 1992Date of Patent: January 5, 1993Assignee: Herman Pearl Button Co., Inc.Inventor: Michael Herman
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Patent number: 4817799Abstract: Rigid memory disk package including a package base, a package cover and locks and clips for engaging the package cover to the package case. The low profile of the package base provides for robotic access to the disk. A plurality of dividers in the base support the disks. The top includes a plurality of dividers on each side and two rows of flexible fingers in the top for spring biasing against opposing edges of the disk accordingly when the cover is engaged to the base.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1986Date of Patent: April 4, 1989Assignee: Empak, Inc.Inventors: Barry Gregerson, Larry Dressen, Roger L. Mortensen
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Patent number: 4815607Abstract: The present invention relates to an educational kit for increasing safety awareness. The kit includes a container in the shape of a tire and at least one toy figure preferably in the form of an animal having a flattened portion and simulated tire tread attached to the flattened portion. The container has an interior compartment for storing the toy figure(s), simulated tire tread about a portion of its periphery and a substantially flat base portion for enabling the container to stand erect.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 1988Date of Patent: March 28, 1989Inventor: Charles J. Agapiou