Extension Patents (Class 220/4.03)
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Patent number: 7871651Abstract: An article of manufacture includes (a) a three-dimensionally shaped edible candy including chocolate; and (b) a hollow container including a wall defining an exterior surface and an interior surface, the interior surface defining a hollow portion having a shape which substantially conforms to the three-dimensional shape of the candy for releasably securing the candy within the hollow shape of the container, wherein the container includes at least two portions removably secured to one and the other for releasably securing the candy, and further wherein the container includes a plastic material, such as a thermoformed plastic material.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2005Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Cadbury Adams USA LLCInventors: Henry Sinichko, Paul B. Abernathy, Paul K. Bowers
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Publication number: 20100282745Abstract: The invention concerns a propagator with a skeletal structure consisting of floor (5), roof (3), side (1) and door elements (1?) which can each be separately and variably joined together and each have a light- and airtight covering (7) and guides (9) for stabilization and also connecting elements (11, 17). The covering (7) consists of several layers and has a highly reflective inner layer. The stabilizing elements are made of round steel tubes. The connectors are flaps (11) which are connected to one another with hook-and-loop fastenings (13). A further connector element is a three-arm connector (17) for connecting side elements (1, 1?) to one another. The invention also involves a flange for connecting an interior compartment to an exterior framework, with a threaded connector (23) which can be guided precisely through an opening (21) in the border between the interior and the outside, and a threaded ring (25) which works together with the thread on the connector (23) to form the flange.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2009Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventor: Denis Sauermann
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Patent number: 7819270Abstract: A bulk materials bin is able to contain heavy landscape materials such as gravel. A base has a box shape with an open front along a long side. U shaped side panels nest inside the base for transport. In the extended mode some or all of the side panels are lifted from the base to a desired depth of the bin. Bolts secure the side panels together. Side struts prevent bowing and slipping of bins. A retractable ramp allows front loader to enter the bin for loading/unloading. A lifting bar provides loading/unloading of bins and can lock into place to provide secure storage area for equipment.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2008Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Inventor: Michael R. Hughes
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Patent number: 7770333Abstract: An adapter for a tank, having a bottom with one or more adhesive-receiving channels formed therein, an inner wall, structure for supporting a riser component on the adapter, and wall reinforcement structure. The adapter is particularly suited to providing pre-cast concrete tank lids with structural, interengaging support for a column of stackable riser components to form a passageway to facilitate access to the tank from a higher elevation.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2004Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Tuf-Tite, Inc.Inventor: Theodore W. Meyers
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Patent number: 7762417Abstract: A shipping crate for shipping objects such as all-terrain vehicles and personal water-crafts. The shipping crate includes a top frame structure and a bottom frame structure. The crate may include an extension removably connectable to the bottom frame structure. The crate may include at least one pivotally mounted leg.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2007Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Gatewood Products, LLCInventor: W. Craig Arnold
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Patent number: 7757875Abstract: An electrical outlet box extension comprising a perimetrical side wall with an inner surface and an outer surface having an open front face and an open rear face and defining an interior space, and having at least one outwardly protruding resilient tab located on the side wall outer surface. The box extension is designed for adjustable insertable receipt within an electrical outlet box for increasing the depth of the box.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2006Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Lalancette, Ioan Liviu Lupsa
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Publication number: 20100122983Abstract: A storage case is provided for power tool accessories. The storage case comprises a first frame member having an inner surface and an edge defining a hinge portion, and a second frame member having an inner surface and an edge defining a hinge portion. A rod is positioned along a longitudinal axis of the storage case. The hinge portions of the first and second frame members are coupled to the rod to define a hinge positioned along a longitudinal axis of the storage case. The first and second frame members are pivotal with respect to each other between an open position and a closed position. An accessory receptacle, including a hinge boss, is received by the rod. When the first and second frame members are in the open position, the accessory receptacle is slidable along the rod between a plurality of axial positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2009Publication date: May 20, 2010Inventor: Michael S. Steele
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Publication number: 20100116822Abstract: A recycling/waste assembly comprises a plurality of base units, each comprising a base connection mechanism for connecting the base units to one another. The base units have a first wall connector for connecting each of the base units to at least one of a plurality of wall units. The assembly also comprises a plurality of top units, each comprising a top connection mechanism for connecting the top units to one another. The top units have a second wall connector for connecting the top units to the wall units. The top units comprise an opening and a lid for covering the opening. The wall units are engageable with the first wall connector and the second wall connector. The wall units also comprise wall connections for connecting the wall units to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2009Publication date: May 13, 2010Applicant: RUBBERMAID COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS LLCInventors: Thomas Perelli, Grant M. Mason
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Publication number: 20090236337Abstract: The invention relates to a transport container system which is especially suitable for transporting goods such as fruit and vegetables. Said system comprises an optionally collapsable crate, and has a bottom part and four lateral wall parts that are structured in a pressure-resistant manner, and a top part for enlarging the volume of the transport container. Said top part is formed in such a way that it is complementary to the crate opening formed by the lateral wall parts of the crate, and can be placed on the upper side of said lateral wall parts. Said crate and said top part of the transport container system can be detachably engaged in such a way that the transport container system can be stacked.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2009Publication date: September 24, 2009Applicant: IFCO System GmbHInventor: Wolfgang Orgeldinger
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Patent number: 7581655Abstract: A pullbox assembly for use in wiring having an upwardly tapered cylindrical main body having a larger diameter base than top for preventing upward movement of the pullbox when installed in the ground due to frost or soil conditions. The taper of the pullbox allows fill to be placed all around the pullbox easily. The pullbox may have a base with apertures, or a ledge at the base's rim, for allowing fill to exit when lifting the pullbox to a desired height in a hole. The fill exiting the base of the pullbox forms a smooth, even base for the pullbox when the pullbox is rotated in the hole. The apertures in the base also act as drainholes for letting water in and out and preventing groundwater from lifting the pullbox after installation. A strong lightweight plastic cover can be used to cover the pullbox for street traffic use.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2007Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Inventor: Julian P. Trangsrud
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Publication number: 20090078594Abstract: A drinking cup and a method for supporting tapered, disposable beverage cups on a variety of surfaces and means for making such cups more stable and less susceptible to accidental upset.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2007Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventor: Theodore W. Lookholder
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Patent number: 7464827Abstract: A shipping unit for shipping items of varying length defines first and second tray sections which are connected and selectively move relative to one another to accommodate items of varying lengths. The first and second tray sections include base portions that allow shipping units to be stacked upon one another. Alternatively, the shipping unit includes a tray and a lid. The lid is connected to the tray and defines a tab and a slot on an end of the lid opposite the tab. The shipping units are connected by snap fitting the tab of one shipping unit into the slot of another shipping unit.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2004Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: Rehrig Pacific CompanyInventor: Cynthia R. Meissen
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Publication number: 20080142322Abstract: An expandable container adapted to be manually adjusted from a vertically compact configuration wherein internal shelves are closely spaced, to a vertically expanded configuration wherein the internal shelves are less closely spaced. A garment folding apparatus is preferably incorporated with the container to provide a tool that assists the user in quickly folding garments to dimensions compatible with shelves within the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2008Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: Deborah Barker, Bradd Barker
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Patent number: 7367467Abstract: An adjustable storage tray includes an inside tray and an outside tray. Each tray has a plurality longitudinally spaced transverse rib wherein protrusions associated with the ribs of the inside tray are shaped to fit within indentation associated with the ribs of the outside tray.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2003Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Inventor: Gerald D. Bashuk
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Publication number: 20080083752Abstract: A riser kit for a grease interceptor having upwardly extending walls, an open top and a cover to close the open top. The riser kit comprises at least one collar extension having, a lower edge for engaging an upper edge of the upwardly extending walls of the grease interceptor, a middle portion forming an upward wall extension for the grease interceptor, and, a top edge sized and shaped to engage the cover to permit the cover to be secured to the extended grease interceptor. The riser kit also has a means to secure the collar extension to the grease interceptor. Also disclosed is a latch assembly for securing a cover onto a container, the latch assembly comprising a catch member secured to the container transverse to a container wall at an upper end thereof, a latch member pivotally mounted to the cover adjacent an edge thereof and positioned to register with the catch member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2007Publication date: April 10, 2008Inventors: James Mantyla, Rick Parkinson, Stephen Hamilton
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Patent number: 7077280Abstract: A one-piece plastic part for use as electrical box extender having a rectangular outer opening and an inner opening. The part has two narrow sides and two wide sides joined at their corners to define the outer and inner opening. Two flanges are coplanar with and extend from the two narrow sides. The extender can be inserted into an existing electrical box with the four sides capable of flexing to accommodate the box until the flanges are flush with a surface of newly installed sheet rock. The box extender can be ganged together when necessary. No flanges are used on the two wide sides of the part.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2001Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Inventor: Thomas J. Gretz
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Patent number: 7059488Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for removably attaching an ISO corner fitting to a composite material shipping container. The apparatus and method of the invention comprises a post that is anchored in the composite material frame of the container. The ISO corner fitting is then attached to the post using a connector assembly that may be engaged and disengaged as needed to attach and detach the ISO corner fitting from the post. The post has a plurality of grooves formed thereon that help hold the post in the composite material of the shipping container. The grooves transfer any tension or compression loads that are applied to the ISO corner fitting directly to the shipping container.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2003Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: Centec CorporationInventor: Gerald D. Myers
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Patent number: 6908004Abstract: A collapsible storage bin having a base member and an upper containment member is provided. The base member includes a plurality of base walls, and a downwardly facing lip is disposed on at least one of the base walls. The upper containment member includes a plurality of containment walls, and an upwardly facing lip is disposed on at least one of the containment walls. The upwardly facing lip is configured to matingly engage the downwardly facing lip when the base member and the upper containment member are in an assembled position. A locking tab on the containment member is configured to lockingly engage a recess on the base member to lock the base member and the upper containment together in the assembled position.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2003Date of Patent: June 21, 2005Assignee: KidKraft, LPInventor: David Alan Barr
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Patent number: 6886703Abstract: A vertically adjustable work bucket apparatus includes a shell and a container, wherein the container is vertically adjustable within the shell. The shell includes a plurality of furrow series, wherein the furrows series each have a plurality of furrows, along the interior sidewall of the shell. The furrows are provided to receive, house and support corresponding ribs that are affixed to the exterior sidewall of the container. The container is radially rotated so that the ribs are aligned within the furrows to match a desired profile setting, including at least a maximum and minimum profile. The shell includes a plurality of rollers affixed to the bottom of the shell to allow for easy transportation and positioning of the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2003Date of Patent: May 3, 2005Inventor: James D. Bonner
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Patent number: 6820760Abstract: Disclosed is an electrical box extension that includes an extending member for switch and/or plug mounting having one or more fastening brackets, one or more base fastening brackets and one or more fasteners that together with optional contact points provide for mechanical and electrical connectivity between the extending member and its associated electrical box and provide sufficient mechanical resistance to support the adjustable elevation of the elevating member thereby supporting a flush surface for surface mounted sockets, switches and their associated plates.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2003Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Inventors: Wesley Gene Wegner, Paul Brett Wegner
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Patent number: 6772563Abstract: A mobile accommodation unit in container form for use as mobile hospital or mobile control or command center or the like has a box-shaped main box element and at least one secondary box element. In a transport state, the secondary box element is telescoped into the main box element. For setting up an accommodation unit of increased floor area, the secondary box element can be pulled out of a lateral opening of the main box element. In order to provide a continuous floor surface, after the secondary box element has been pulled out, the main box element has a movable floor element, which can be lifted relative to a basic floor element so as to equalize the floor levels of the main box element and the secondary box element.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2002Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: Wietmarscher Ambulanz & Sonderfahrzeug GmbHInventor: Peter Kuhn
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Patent number: 6761276Abstract: A covering system for use in connection with an appliance mount having a at least one self-closing tubular sleeve and a plurality of retaining rings. The retaining rings are adapted to engage a support structure. The sleeve wraps around the support structure and creates an inwardly directed clamping action which secures the sleeve to the rings.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2002Date of Patent: July 13, 2004Assignee: Lucasey Manufacturing Co.Inventor: Edward L. O'Neill
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Publication number: 20040089657Abstract: A storage bin system is provided that is frameless and comprises stackable, modular bins each having a door in its bottom. The individual bins can be stacked with all bins above the bottom bin in a stack having their bottom door initially open, permitting bottom to top loading of the bins in the stack. As a lower bin is filled, the bottom doors of a second bin stacked immediately above it are closed, causing material inserted at the top of the bin stack to be collected in the second bin. Adapters are provided that hang on the top edges of the lower bin to receive and support the second bin stacked above the first bin. The bins may be used for storing many types of things including recyclable waste, toys and dirty clothes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2002Publication date: May 13, 2004Inventor: John P. Waszak
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Patent number: 6729489Abstract: There is disclosed herein a tube case having first and second sections wherein the open ends of the two sections can be slid together to provide a carrying case for elongated items, such as fishing rods, rifles, golf clubs, golf bags and the like. One section is smaller in cross-section than the other such that the closed end of that section can be inserted into the open end of the other section to provide a more compact assembly for storage and shipment. The sections of the tube case are designed so that a portion or an edge at the open end of the outer case abuts a shoulder on a latch plate or bracket on the other case to both provide a stop when the open ends of the two sections are placed together for carrying an article, and further to properly orient the ends of the two sections so that latches can be readily and simply engaged and latched to lock together the two sections.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2002Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: SKB CorporationInventor: David B. Sanderson
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Patent number: 6708835Abstract: An extendable basket and kit for making an extendable basket are disclosed. The extendable basket includes an ordinary basket, such as a laundry basket, and a fabric extension that can be secured generally about the perimeter of the basket. The fabric extension extends outwardly from the basket and increases the effective carrying capacity of the basket. The fabric extension may be releasably secured to the basket via clips, or other means. The fabric extension may include a drawstring with a locking mechanism. The kit may include the fabric extension and a selected number of fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2002Date of Patent: March 23, 2004Inventor: Derrick Mathis
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Patent number: 6705480Abstract: Provided is a pouring attachment for a paint container. The container has a peripheral side wall extending upwardly to an upper peripheral annular rim which defines a container opening. The attachment comprises an annular attachment body having an inner surface and an outer surface and a bottom edge portion sealingly engageable with the annular rim. The attachment body is funnel shaped, extending upwardly and outwardly from the bottom portion to an upper edge of the body. Releasable clip members pivotally secured to the inner surface of the attachment body can be used to releasably lock the bottom portion of the attachment body to the rim in a sealing manner, thereby allowing the liquid to be poured out via said attachment. The clip members secure the attachment to the rim with sufficient strength so as to prevent inadvertent/accidental detachment of the attachment.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2003Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Inventor: Garry A. Saddler
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Publication number: 20040040960Abstract: A container is provided which includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion and second portion are slidably disposed so that the container is selectively adjustable between a retracted position and an extended position. The container may also be selectively coupled with another container. The container has a retention portion and a receiving portion. In one embodiment, the retention portion is a flange and the receiving portion is a ridge, the flange of one container being selectively coupled with the ridge of another container. The container may also have a guide which guides the slidaby coupled first portion and second portion. The container may also have a stop which prevents the first portion from separating from the second portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2002Publication date: March 4, 2004Inventor: Dale C. Gledhill
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Patent number: 6691884Abstract: A portable cooler tray device for storing foods and beverages on ice while being at a remote location. The portable cooler tray device includes a first tray section; and also includes a second tray section being connected to the first tray section and also being extendable and retractable relative to the first tray section; and further includes a seal for making the first and second tray sections leak-proof.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2002Date of Patent: February 17, 2004Inventor: Robert F. Dwyer
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Patent number: 6666347Abstract: A storage device assembly adapted for attachment to a computer tower housing has a pair of opposing side panels and includes a storage member having a main panel and at least one pair of opposing walls extending from the main panel defining therein a storage area for retaining objects therein. It also includes an attachment assembly which is coupled to the storage member. The attachment assembly has a pair of adjustable members. Each of the pair of adjustable members has side portions which engage a corresponding one of the pair of opposing side panels of the computer tower for retaining the attachment assembly thereto.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2001Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Inventor: George A. Diamond
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Publication number: 20030218013Abstract: A base and receptacle combination designed to hold materials that are too voluminous or are packaged in non-structured containers and therefore cannot be retained in a conventional cup holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2002Publication date: November 27, 2003Inventor: Sanford D. Altman
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Publication number: 20030189043Abstract: Disclosed is an electrical box extension that is a combination of a tubular sleeve with one or more fastening brackets, an electrical box adaptor plate with one or more fastening brackets and one or more double reverse screws as the preferred fasteners for mechanically and electrically connecting the tubular sleeve and the adaptor plate via the brackets providing sufficient mechanical resistance to support the adjustable elevation of the tubular sleeve thereby providing a flush surface for surface mounted sockets, switches and their associated plates.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: Wesley Gene Wegner, Paul Brett Wegner
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Publication number: 20030150856Abstract: A container and method of forming intimately bonded plastic components including a lower base with a closed bottom and an upstanding peripheral wall, and an upwardly extending ring telescopically engaged with the base and extending from a lower edge at an intermediate height on said base wall to an upper edge vertically spaced above the base wall to define three distinct zones along the height of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2002Publication date: August 14, 2003Inventors: Vincent Jalet, Robert H.C.M. Daenen, Victor J.J. Cautereels
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Patent number: 6588616Abstract: A wastepaper bin for a paper shredder includes a bottom portion member disposed with a wastepaper bin in a bucket shape and an elastic clamping device disposed adjacent to a top end area thereof; a top portion member slidably inserted onto the exterior portion of the bottom portion member is assembled by a unitarily molded peripheral wall and has a clamping device disposed in the area of a lower opening for retaining the elastic clamping device thereby fastening the top portion member on the bottom portion member; an unclamping device is disposed on the peripheral wall of the top portion member; a supporting device for supporting a main body of the paper shredder is disposed adjacent to the upper opening area of the top portion member; the wastepaper bin is capable of tremendously reducing the transportation and storage cost of the paper shredder.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2002Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Inventor: Ming-Hui Ho
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Publication number: 20030066832Abstract: An electronics enclosure includes a base having a mounting hole, an extension member having a matching mounting hole, and a cover having a matching mounting hole. The base, cover, and extension member are designed so that the cover is mountable to the base in a first enclosure assembly and the extension member is mountable between the base and the cover in a second enclosure assembly. The electrical enclosure can include a base member having a tongue and a cover having a groove dimensioned to mate with the tongue. The groove can have a cross-section having a full radius arc profile and have a foam-in-place gasket mounted therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2001Publication date: April 10, 2003Applicant: Hoffman Enclosures, Inc.Inventors: Shawn J. Kipka, Bryon K. Jorgenson
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Patent number: 6484451Abstract: A stackable riser having a substantially smooth outer surface has a first open end defined by an edge and a second open end defined by a pair of adjacent channels, so that the edge defining the first open end of a first riser can mate with one of the channels defining the second open end of a second riser. A detachable anchor tab extends radially from the outer surface about the circumference of the riser. A plurality of risers can be stacked one on top of another, with, for example, the bottommost riser embedded in concrete and the risers above it embedded in soil. Preferably, the anchor tab of the bottommost riser remains attached to the riser and the anchor tab of the risers above it is removed.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2001Date of Patent: November 26, 2002Assignee: United Concrete Products, Inc.Inventor: Norman Gavin
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Publication number: 20020104838Abstract: Cargo containers are shipped to sites that have been subjected to severe damage. The containers, which may be stacked, contain food or other emergency goods. The containers have ramps at one or more sides to permit quick ingress and egress of the material. At the damage site the containers have knock outs removed and replaced by doors, windows and the like. In this manner the containers become dwellings suitable on an emergency basis as houses, hospitals, mess halls, or other suitable dwellings.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2001Publication date: August 8, 2002Inventor: Erkki O. Minkkinen
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Patent number: 6386381Abstract: An adjustable length containing device comprises modular, molded polymer members. The containing device members are ribbed and attached to each other by connection flanges and bottom panels. The containing device is used to store and ship heavy, large objects and is used as an underground storage tank.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2001Date of Patent: May 14, 2002Inventor: Joe Csiszar
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Patent number: 6382449Abstract: A nestable beverage cup is preferably formed of two tapered sections. A lower section is sized to fit a cup holder such as used in a vehicle, while an upper section which is not held in the cup holder is provided with a larger diameter than the lower section, and is more broadly tapered to hold a greater volume of fluid. The lower section has a flattened rim which is ultrasonically sealed to the bottom of the upper section. A recessed bottom of the upper section provides an air gap which will insulate the user from the surface of the lower section. The two stage cup contemplates designs with various sidewalls, angles, shapes and raw materials.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2001Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: Paper Machinery CorporationInventors: Michael S. Kazmierski, Ronald J. Wilson
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Publication number: 20020036202Abstract: A covered food container or serving platter incorporates a cover stand as part of the structure of the container. The cover may be temporarily stored on the stand while the user obtains access to the container. In one embodiment a portion of the cover is received within a suitably configured retention area formed within the container. Another covered serving container utilizes a central support extending from the platter and a corresponding support that extends from the cover, with an interlocking possible at the maximum extension of each support, thus separating the cover from the platter. A further embodiment utilizes a pair of covers, one receivable upon another to enable a nesting storage with access available to the exposed container storage area. A surface rib and groove formed in corresponding surfaces of the two covers provides stability when in the nested configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2001Publication date: March 28, 2002Inventor: Richard Brothers
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Publication number: 20020033392Abstract: A loading unit for air freight comprises a loading base (1), four upright walls (3, 4, 5, 25, 26) on the loading base (1) and a covet (2) on the upright walls, the walls being detachably joined to the loading, base (1) and the cover (2). The loading base (1) and the cover (2) have slots (1) on their periphery in which the walls can be accommodated. The loading base (1) and the cover (2) also have upright edges (9, 10, 14, 15) which can be placed directly one on top of the other.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 1999Publication date: March 21, 2002Inventor: PIETER EGBERT SLUITER
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Publication number: 20020011489Abstract: An adjustable length containing device comprises modular, molded polymer members. The containing device members are ribbed and attached to each other by connection flanges and bottom panels. The containing device is used to store and ship heavy, large objects and is used as an underground storage tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2001Publication date: January 31, 2002Inventor: Joe Csiszar
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Patent number: 6343008Abstract: A shelf configured for fitting snugly over the top end of a tower PC. The shelf is a frame formed by a top wall and two side walls, each attached at opposing ends of the top wall. Each side wall is perpendicular to the top wall to form a rectangular-shape open space between the two side walls for receiving the top end of a tower PC to fit flush between the side walls. A section of foam is attached to an inner surface of each side wall for pressing against the outer wall of a tower PC when the tower PC is placed in the open space between the side walls.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2000Date of Patent: January 29, 2002Inventors: Alan L. Herto, Joan T. Herto
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Patent number: 6318574Abstract: A traffic control barrier consisting of an inverted, first barrel liner base, a circular connecting ring fitted over the bottom of the base, a second, upright, barrel liner fitted within the circular connecting ring, and an inverted, third barrel liner placed atop the second barrel liner and snapped together with a pair of rubber clips. A second embodiment eliminates the third barrel liner and a floor shelf is supported within the second barrel liner to form a product display.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2000Date of Patent: November 20, 2001Inventor: Andy Holt
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Patent number: 6311858Abstract: An adjustable length containing device comprises modular, molded polymer members. The containing device members are ribbed and attached to each other by connection flanges and bottom panels. The containing device is used to store and ship heavy, large objects and is used as an underground storage tank.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2000Date of Patent: November 6, 2001Inventor: Joe Csiszar
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Publication number: 20010030190Abstract: A confection cup assembly comprising a sleeve that slidably receives a confection cup and a collar having a portion that is slidably received within the open top of a confection cup in a manner such that a portion of the sleeve and collar overlap and retain the cup therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2001Publication date: October 18, 2001Inventors: Richard E. Vogel, Timothy J. Foltz
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Patent number: 6276547Abstract: An incrementally variable volume container includes a sectionalised side wall and a closed bottom end. Each section has a top rim with an external thread for engaging a threaded lid. A tear strip is integrally molded between each top rim and a next section of the container to permit the next section to be removed. The container is used to contain perishable liquid, semi-solid or granular food items. The sections can be detached and discarded as the food content is consumed, and the lid can be used to close any section in fluid tight seal. Air volume in the container above the food content is thereby reduced and the freshness of the food content is maintained.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2000Date of Patent: August 21, 2001Inventor: Thomas M. Petryna
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Patent number: 6237796Abstract: A combination chemical carrier device and bucket includes a compartmented chemical carrier for carrying a plurality of containers containing chemicals and products used in cleaning operations. The combination chemical carrier and bucket device also includes a bucket for containing liquids including chemical solutions used in cleaning operations. The bucket and chemical carrier are provided with quick coupling for readily connecting and disconnecting the chemical and bucket.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2000Date of Patent: May 29, 2001Inventor: Erle N. Murphy, Jr.
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Patent number: 6220467Abstract: A vehicle extension crate assembly for mounting at the rear of a cargo transport vehicle is provided with inter-connected bottom, back, side, top, and front lipped panels that are readily assembled into a rigid unitary structure with included overflow cargo.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 1998Date of Patent: April 24, 2001Inventor: Robert M. May
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Patent number: 6209740Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable tray for placement atop a conventional oil drain barrel assembly in which the tray comprises three separate but interchangeable sector elements that are each preferably formed by a plastic extrusion process, disconnectably connected to each other using conventional fasteners, such as nut-bolt combinations, about the top edge of such drain barrel assembly. Result: the tray is exceedingly convenient for stowing tools and fasteners associated with conventional oil draining operations but can be retrofitted for use with any conventional oil drain assembly irrespective of the diameter of its drain pan.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 1999Date of Patent: April 3, 2001Inventor: George M. Kalamaras
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Patent number: 6202874Abstract: A storage device assembly adapted for attachment to a computer tower housing has a pair of opposing side panels and includes a storage member having a main panel and at least one pair of opposing walls extending from the main panel defining therein a storage area for retaining objects therein. It also includes an attachment assembly which is coupled to the storage member. The attachment assembly has a pair of adjustable members. Each of the pair of adjustable members has side portions which engage a corresponding one of the pair of opposing side panels of the computer tower for retaining the attachment assembly thereto.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 1999Date of Patent: March 20, 2001Inventor: George A. Diamond