Knockdown Patents (Class 220/4.28)
  • Patent number: 9629462
    Abstract: A modular drawer structure mainly includes a bottom board and front, rear boards and side boards coupled to the bottom board, where the boards each has an outer frame and a positioning frame configured on the inner edge of the outer frame, the outer frame is configured with buckling elements and engagement grooves, and a mesh sheet body constituted by interwoven net threads is configured on the positioning frame. Whereby, the front, rear boards and side boards are allowed to be positioned vertically on the peripheral of the bottom board by means of the mutual engagement of buckling element and engagement grooves of the outer frame of each board with each other in such a way to form a box-typed drawer. In addition, all the boards may be detached from each other and stacked together so as to facilitate handling and storage while not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: BESTMATE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPING CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Kuang-Huan Fu
  • Patent number: 9629667
    Abstract: Instrumentation for fixing at least two spinal vertebrae by pedicle screw type bone anchoring implants and connecting elements via the posterior or posterolateral approach has at least one bone anchoring element designed to be fixed to a vertebra, pre-mounted with a disposable mounting tube and a sterile sealed packaging. A kit of instruments for inserting or removing a spinal implant, has at least two threaded bone anchoring elements, a rod-type or plate-type connecting element mechanically connecting the bone anchoring elements and locking elements for locking the connecting element in position in relation to the anchoring elements, in order to perform all of the surgical procedures relating to the insertion or removal of the implant, all of the required instruments are disposable and packed in a sterile manner in one or several sealed packagings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: SAFE ORTHOPAEDICS
    Inventor: Dominique Petit
  • Patent number: 9580239
    Abstract: Disclosed are structures for protecting the lower corners of containers used for storing and shipping agricultural commodities, and related methods of use. More particularly, removable reinforced feet or toes for protecting the lower corners of agricultural commodity bins are disclosed. The reinforced feet or toes are resistant to damage and may be easily removed, repaired and replaced. In embodiments of the invention, the feet or toes are provided with one or more removable reinforcement structures that may be removed and replaced by new structures when worn or damaged, without requiring removal of the feet or toes themselves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Inventor: William Winterberg
  • Patent number: 9555959
    Abstract: A flexible fluid storage tank and method for assembling said tank, with specific emphasis on a system that may be easily road transported and 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 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Inventor: Dustin Ziegs
  • Patent number: 9533825
    Abstract: A fire-stopping and fire-smothering storage container housing an inner space for storing materials which is defined, relative to the outside space (2), by a plurality of sides (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 3f) and including at least one fire door assembly (4). The container provides an essentially fire-stopping, airtight structure of walls (5, 5?) forming, together with the door assembly (4) which is also airtight, each side of the container, a system for attaching and assembling the structure and the door assembly, air passages (9a, 9b) extending through the structure, and air-sealing gaskets (8) making it possible to make the air passages airtight, such as to make the container airtight enough to create an air-depriving effect in the inner storage space that rapidly smothers any fire that starts inside of same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: BAUMERT (SOCIETE PAR ACTIONS SIMPLIFIEE UNIPERSONNELLE)
    Inventor: Bernard Baumert
  • Patent number: 9511898
    Abstract: An assemblable pallet includes a pallet frame and a loading plate. The pallet frame includes a central member, main members, connecting bars, and slanted connecting bars. The central member includes a body and angled slots formed on the body. The angled slot includes an exterior expanding section, an abutting portion, and an interior expanding section. The main members are located symmetrically about the central member. The main member includes a main body, a main fixing groove and a main angled slot which are formed on the main body. The main angled slot includes an exterior expanding section, an abutting portion, and an interior expanding section. The connecting bars are held in the main fixing grooves. The slanted connecting bars are held in the main angled slots and the angled slots to position with the central member and the main members. The loading plate is fixed on the pallet frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignees: AIR-BAG PACKING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tai-an Liao, Kao-Hsiung Liao, Chieh-Hua Liao
  • Patent number: 9511897
    Abstract: An assemblable pallet includes a pallet frame, first base members, second base members, and a loading plate fixed on the pallet frame. The pallet frame includes longitudinal bars and transversal bars. Each of the longitudinal bars and the transversal bars has a step-shaped positioning portion. Each of the first base members includes first step-shaped connecting portions for guiding the step-shaped positioning portion of the longitudinal bar and the step-shaped positioning portion of the transversal bar. Each of the second base members includes a second step-shaped connecting portion for guiding the step-shaped positioning portion of the longitudinal bar and the step-shaped positioning portion of the transversal bar. Accordingly, the longitudinal bar or the transversal bar would not be unaligned with or protruded from the base member during the assembly, and the assemblable pallet can be assembled in an efficient and convenient way.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignees: AIR-BAG PACKING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tai-An Liao, Kao-Hsiung Liao, Chieh-Hua Liao
  • Patent number: 9487329
    Abstract: A sleeve pack assembly with a latching mechanism that can be engaged by an operator's foot when in an upright position. The latching mechanism includes a front facing engagement panel. The engagement panel is connected to a spring element in the pallet and to one or more projections or prongs for engaging and/or disengaging apertures in at least one side of a sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: ORBIS Corporation
    Inventors: Donald J. Balazs, Scott J. Buss
  • Patent number: 9409707
    Abstract: A modular secondary containment unit that can be adapted to surround an above-ground fluid storage tank and can include a plurality of corner assemblies is described herein. Two or more components of each of the corner assemblies can be composed of one or more reinforced resin composite materials. The modular secondary containment units and the above-ground fluid storage tanks can be used in oil and gas exploration and production operations. An assembly for a modular secondary containment unit can include a track segment including first and second channels, a wall segment mounted on the track segment and extending within the first channel of the track segment, and a brace engaged with the wall segment and extending within the second channel of the track segment. A method of constructing a modular secondary containment unit is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: FALCON TECHNOLOGIES AND SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Larry L. Perkins, Mark Conner, Chad Cannan, Todd Roper, Jack Sheng
  • Patent number: 9337630
    Abstract: Side panels for a compartment of a switchgear include a first panel structure and a second panel structure that is identical to the first panel structure. Each panel structure has a body with symmetric surface features in the body. Certain of the surface features are offset from a plane of symmetry of the body. The first panel structure is constructed and arranged to define a left side of the compartment and the second panel structure, upon proper orientation, is constructed and arranged to define an opposing, right side of the compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: ABB Technology AG
    Inventors: Zdenek Kutalek, Stefano Motta, Amar G. Kini, Frantisek Koudelka
  • Patent number: 9315983
    Abstract: There is provided a modular observatory including an annular wall assembly and a roof assembly selectively engageable with the wall assembly. The assemblies include a plurality of interengageable panels. The panels of the wall assembly are generally curved and rectangular. A set of the panels of the roof assembly are generally curved and rectangular in shape. Selective ones of the panels of the roof assembly are removeable to form an elongate opening in the top thereof. There is further provided an unassembled modular observatory kit comprising a plurality of interengageable wall panels, each of which is similar in size and curved and rectangular in profile. The kit includes a plurality of interengageable roof panels, a first set of which are similar in size and curved and rectangular in profile and a second set of which are similar in size and curved and triangular in profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Canadian Telescopes Inc.
    Inventor: Babak Sedehi
  • Patent number: 9266645
    Abstract: A system for creating a container having a bottom and four lateral walls comprises a bottom member (1), four walls (2) and an arrangement (3) for interlocking said walls with respect to said bottom member so as to create a container. The arrangement comprises for each wall a first section (4) and the bottom has for each outer border thereof a second section (10). The second section allows introduction of the first section therein with a corresponding wall tilted outwards from a center of a container to be created and has a part (12) forming a stop to the first section preventing lifting of the wall with respect to the bottom member in a vertical position of the former.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: NEFAB AB
    Inventor: Pontus Eding
  • Patent number: 9259730
    Abstract: Invention; It is about the tubes used to obtain blood products through centrifuge in order to cure open and closed injuries, to heal hard and soft tissues and to diagnose in all fields of medicine and dentistry. Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) obtained in the tubes the surface of which contacts blood and made from pure titanium or titanium alloys has a better structure of fibrin than that is obtained through classical methods. The efficiency of the high speed centrifuge is increased with this designed tube and Platelet Rich Fibrin can be removed from the tube without spoiling it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Inventors: Akman Serhan, Tunali Mustafa
  • Patent number: 9193498
    Abstract: A plastic corrugated folding container is provided wherein box body assembly can be performed without catching of the latch side panels on column members, the four corners of the box body can be closed tightly, and during folding, lid members, partitioning panels, or similar can be stored. A heating bar set to a prescribed temperature is applied to folding lines of a floor panel, and side panels and latch side panels thereby rise up due to heating and melting. A heating bar set to a prescribed temperature is applied to folding lines in the lower parts of a pair of second side panels, and an engaging piece is bent outwards by heating and melting; an engaging piece of the second side panel is configured to engage with an engaging hole in the latch side panel, and a box body having a floor that does not sag can be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: DAIICHI OHMIYA CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Takamine Matsuoka
  • Patent number: 9145670
    Abstract: A set of components that can be used to construct a structurally sound dock are disclosed. The components can be extruded and the components are shaped such that interconnected components provide support for the other components thereby alleviating weak points due to welded only joints. A fascia channel provides additional strength by including structures that improve the vertical and horizontal strength of the fascia channel. HDPE plastic inserts and sheaves provide sound dampening for metal to metal contact points. Other components include a corner connector, a post system and a hinge system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: GDC Enterprises
    Inventors: Harold Hawkins, Timothy Osby, Michael Lyle
  • Patent number: 9066586
    Abstract: A modular enclosure that can be used as a stand-alone unit or can be ganged together in a multiple unit configuration. The enclosure system consisting of a base frame and front door with open sides which can accommodate various side covers or attachments all using the same common mounting. The common mounting used to attach the various covers or attachments provides a unique design for attaching and sealing the side covers or attachments while providing a water-tight and dust tight seal between the interior of the enclosure and the exterior of the enclosure. A variety of attachments are available which give the mosular enclosure flexibility to be configured in a wide variety of ways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Inventor: Gregory Skovira
  • Patent number: 9033183
    Abstract: An extension frame for a transport box or a pallet includes two long sides, and two collapsible transverse sides. An angle piece is formed on one of the transverse sides or on one of the long sides, with the angle piece having a free end forming a hinge with a free end of an adjacent long side or transverse side. The hinge has in the open state and the collapsed state a locking position in which the long side and the adjacent transverse side are engageable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: GEORG UTZ HOLDING AG
    Inventor: Yves Hug
  • Publication number: 20150122809
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compartment box for motor vehicles. The compartment box includes a rectangular board, two side boards, a first covering board, and a second covering board. The side boards connect to two edge portions of the rectangular board, respectively. The first and second covering boards connect to the other two edge portions of the rectangular board, respectively. The first and second covering boards are separably coupled to the two side boards by a first coupling elements and a second coupling element, respectively. The first and second covering boards together provide a full-shield cover and form a concealable opening. Thus, the compartment box can be opened laterally, thereby to facilitate taking objects from or putting the objects in the compartment box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: FORMOSA SAINT JOSE CORP.
    Inventor: Ming-Shun YANG
  • Patent number: 9016474
    Abstract: The invention relates to a transport container comprising a rectangular base, with feet located at the underside thereof, with side walls that can pivot about hinges and that rise from said base, wherein the side walls, which lie on top in the folded-together state, and the bordering base edge comprising the hinges form support surfaces for the feet of an identical second container, the feet thereof being located below the base, characterized in that recesses are provided in the left and the right side area of the side walls, which lie on top in the folded-together state, the recesses being separated from one another by ribs and being used to receive protrusions formed on the bottom side of the feet, the height of the protrusions being less than the depth of the recesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Georg Utz Holding AG
    Inventors: Axel Ritzberger, Wolfgang Faust, Gerhard Eckbrett-Welz
  • Patent number: 8985365
    Abstract: A container structure is disclosed. The container structure may include a container body and two movable supporting units. When the container body is used as a regular container, two movable supporting units has not been extended from the container body; and the covering rod, extending rod, connecting rods of the movable supporting units are conjugated with the horizontal supporting columns and connecting posts respectively to reinforce the structure of the container body, so that the reinforced container body can have a better status to sustain heavier weight. Furthermore, the movable supporting units can extend to expand the space of the container body to receive more items to reduce the transportation costs; and when the container is not used for storage purposes, the expanded space can be used for other purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Syn Yao Enterprise Co. Ltd.
    Inventor: Shan-Chi Chuang
  • Patent number: 8985374
    Abstract: An object carrying device includes a first net body, a frame, a front baffle panel, and a rear baffle panel. The first net body has a bottom portion and two lateral portions. The bottom portion has a front side, a rear side, and two opposing lateral sides. The two lateral portions extend from the two opposing lateral sides of the bottom portion, respectively, and face each other. The frame is clipped to the first net body and disposed at the outer periphery of the first net body. The front baffle panel is fixed to the frame and disposed between the front side of the bottom portion and the two lateral portions of the first net body. The rear baffle panel is fixed to the frame and disposed between the rear side of the bottom portion and the two lateral portions of the first net body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Dongguan Master United Plastic & Hardware Products Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Tsung-Yu Tsai
  • Publication number: 20150076143
    Abstract: Collapsible reusable carrying cases are provided in sizes varying from small food containers to large push cart bins on casters. The cases are assembled or disassembled from a joined flat space-saving configuration to a functioning case and vice-versa. All parts that make up a carrying case do not separate from the carrying case and no parts can be removed. The cases are formed from rigid plastic panels, and are assembled or disassembled without tools. The sides of the cases are erected progressively by hand by interlocking elements at the corners. The panels also disassemble progressively by being manually pulled apart. When folded into a flat storage or shipping configuration, the panels stay together, resisting unfolding by virtue of snaps which are either molded into the panels or bonded to them. The carrying cases are resistant to water, dirt, bacteria, molds, allergens, and inclement weather.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventor: Gregory Joseph Ryan
  • Patent number: 8978912
    Abstract: A body of a collapsible shipping tote extends around an interior space of the tote while erected. The body has a series of body panels that are respectively foldably connected to one another so that the body can be reconfigured between the erected configuration and a collapsed configuration. The tote has end assemblies that each have an end panel and flaps respectively foldably connected to edges of the end panel. Each of the end assemblies is configured for being moved between an open configuration for opening a respective end of the body while the body is in the erected configuration, and a closed configuration for closing the respective end of the body while the body is in the erected configuration. Fasteners releasably secure the flaps to the body for releasably securing the body in the erected configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Response Holdings Corporation
    Inventor: Brett B. Kraeling
  • Patent number: 8967423
    Abstract: A system for providing correct delivery of pharmaceuticals or the like to a patient location has a mounting body, a matching plate, a storage box and elements for associating a particular matching plate, affixed to a surface of the mounting body, with a particular storage box. The mounting body should be adapted to be fixed in place at the patient location, thereby fixing in place a storage body engaged in it. The storage box has a unitarily-formed storage body, with an open face hingedly fitted with a door for closing the open face. Proper association of the matching plate with the particular occurs when the associating elements of the storage box and the matching plate register with each other, allowing an element of the mounting body to engage the storage box. Disengagement of the element can be effected only through access to the interior of the storage body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Inventors: Gary L. Sharpe, Doug Clouser
  • Patent number: 8960468
    Abstract: A collapsible container having an expanded storage configuration and a collapsed storage configuration is provided, the collapsible container comprising a floor portion; a ceiling portion opposed to the floor portion; at least one wall portion disposed between the floor portion and the ceiling portion; at least one door portion disposed between the floor portion and the ceiling portion; and at least two posts having a collapsed length configuration and an expanded length configuration, the at least two posts, in the collapsed length configuration, being adapted to interconnect the ceiling portion to the floor portion when the container is in the collapsed configuration and, in the expanded length configuration, being adapted to interconnect the ceiling portion to the floor portion when the container is in the expanded configuration. A collapsible container kit and a method of using the collapsible container is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Norduyn Inc.
    Inventor: Mathieu Boivin
  • Publication number: 20150048084
    Abstract: A collapsible container for perishable goods including: a rectangular frame; supporting members releasably connectable to the rectangular frame; and a bag downwardly housed into the rectangular frame. The bag is configured to accommodate the rectangular frame, which is supported by two supporting ?-shaped members connected to opposite sides of the frame by terminals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventor: Yosef HEYMAN
  • Publication number: 20150021320
    Abstract: A foldable file tray has a rectangular bottom, a pair of side panels being pivotally linked to the bottom, and a rear panel being pivotally linked to the bottom. At least one protrusion is formed on an upper edge of each of side panel. Recesses are defined on a lower surface of the bottom in accordance with the protrusions. One rear groove is defined in each side panel, and, one rear tenon is formed on each rear panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: Jin Huang
  • Patent number: 8915390
    Abstract: A joint for use in making a shipping crate includes a base and a pair of orthogonal channels which extend upwardly from the base and are open from above. Each channel has an inner closed end and an outer open end, and has a width, along a length of the channel between the inner and outer ends, which is greater than the width at the inner and outer ends. The channel is preferably defined by an outer wall, an inner wall, and a pair of reinforcement members located at the inner and outer ends to define the region of smaller width at each end. The reinforcement members are preferably hollow vertical members which are rectangle or square in cross-section and which extend from the inner wall towards the outer wall. Preferably, at their inner ends, the channels share a reinforcement member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Groupe Dusogat
    Inventor: Félix Meyer-Horn
  • Patent number: 8915397
    Abstract: A center support structure between a drop door and a side wall of a bulk bin container is provided. The center support structure can be an extension from a lower portion of the drop door contacting the side wall, or an extension of the side wall contacting a lower portion of the drop door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Orbis Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Petersen, Scott Krebs
  • Patent number: 8915389
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a large vacuum chamber body that has been welded together. The chamber body may have a high emissivity coating on at least one surface therein. Due to the large size of the chamber body, the chamber body may be formed by welding several pieces together rather than forging the body from a single piece of metal. The pieces may be welded together at a location spaced from the corner of the body, which may be under the greatest stress during evacuation, to ensure that the weld, which may be the weakest point in the body, does not fail. At least one surface of the chamber body may be coated with a high emissivity coating to aid in heat transfer from incoming, heated substrates. The high emissivity coating may increase substrate throughput by lowering the time that may be needed to reduce the substrate temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Shinichi Kurita, Mehran Behdjat, Makoto Inagawa
  • Patent number: 8905254
    Abstract: The invention provides a container which has an erect condition in which it defines a load space within which goods to be transported are receivable and a collapsed condition. The container is configured such that a plurality of like containers, when in their collapsed condition, are receivable in the container for transport together therewith. The container includes a pair of ends, at least one and preferably two sides, which, in the erect condition of the container extend between the ends and a base. The ends, the or each side and the base may be formed of elongate elements. Alternatively, the ends, sides and base may be clad such that the load space is partially or fully enclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Mechana CC
    Inventor: Simon John Joubert
  • Publication number: 20140326719
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a detachable container comprising a base, side panels, corner posts and a roof panel, wherein the side panels are detachably connected to the base and to the roof panel, the corner posts are located between adjacent side panels and the side panels are detachably connected to the corner posts, respectively. A connection is employed for connecting the side panels with the base, the corner posts and the roof panel of the detachable container according to the present invention. Therefore, in the process of returning empty containers, each of the containers can be detached and form a whole piece, so as to reduce the space occupied. In addition, a modularized design may be employed for each component of the detachable container, so as to achieve universality of components of the container. Furthermore, this detachable container also has the advantages of convenient assembly, simple structure, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicants: CIMC VEHICLES (GROUP) CO., LTD., CHINA INTERNATIONAL MARINE CONTAINERS (GROUP) LTD., QINGDAO CIMC REEFER TRAILER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tianhua Huang, Xiaoyi Wang, Renyong Xu, Duanjun Ma, Zhengguo Gao, Xuri Gao, Dongfeng Zhao
  • Publication number: 20140326718
    Abstract: The present invention includes a hollow box body, a top cover and a bottom cover which are removably fastened with a top end and a bottom end of the box body respectively, and the box body is a plastic box body which is foldable and integrally formed by injection molding. The plastic box body has front and rear hard plastic walls which are symmetrical, and left and right hard plastic walls which are symmetrical; foldable soft plastic curved walls are disposed at intersections between the front, rear, left and right hard plastic walls. The storage box saves occupying space, and is susceptible to low production costs and has a simple structure. When in use, it is good in strength and securely fastened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventor: TO YAN LUI
  • Publication number: 20140319131
    Abstract: This invention relates to a gate or panel for a storage container comprising a rectangular or square infill panel having an inner face and an outer face, an outer perimeter frame adjacent to the outer face of the infill panel, and an infill panel attachment member attached to and extending along at least a pair of opposing margins of the gate, each infill panel attachment member comprising an infill panel retaining flange which extends in a plane parallel to an inner face of the perimeter frame so that the infill panel is retained between the retaining flanges and an inner face of the outer perimeter frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: REES OPERATIONS PTY LTD
    Inventors: Michael Rees, Ian Sharkey, Matthew Reimers
  • Patent number: 8870008
    Abstract: A folding box includes a bottom board, two first folding board sets opposite to each other, two second folding board sets opposite to each other, and a mounting frame. Top sides of the first folding board sets are pivotably coupled to the first sidewalls of the mounting frame respectively. Bottom sides of the second folding board sets are pivotably coupled to the second sides of the bottom board. In use, the mounting frame is pulled up, bottom sides of the first folding board sets are locked to the opposite first sides of the bottom board respectively, top sides of the second folding board sets are locked to the opposite second sidewalls of the mounting frame respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Hua Wu, Ming-Chang Lee
  • Publication number: 20140312033
    Abstract: A storage system for a power component comprising a receptacle including a base and a closure connected to the base, the base and the closure defining an internal space for receiving one or more components, the closure being operable for selectively enclosing the internal space, and a connection means for releasably connecting the base with at least one component that is positioned within the internal space of the receptacle, the connection means including a first connection portion associated with the base for connecting with a second connection portion of the component. A package for containing a product interfacing device with a surface defining a recess that is shaped to conform with an exterior surface of the product and thereby restrict movement of the product relative to the product interfacing device, a removable cover and a connection means for releasably connecting the product interfacing device within the internal space of a receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: DEMAIN TECHNOLOGY PTY LTD
    Inventors: Benjamin Luke VAN DER LINDE, David Leigh SCRIMSHAW, Paul Francis CONNOR, Paul MILLER, Ben EYERS, Sion NETZLER, Lucas LASTMAN
  • Patent number: 8863971
    Abstract: A crate includes a base and a plurality of walls including a front wall. The front wall is movable between a retracted, open position and a closed position. In some embodiments, the front wall includes a frame, a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is hingeably connected to the frame and the second portion is hingeably connected to the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Rehrig Pacific Company
    Inventors: Mauricio D. Cavalcante, John Bobel Zelek, William P. Apps, Ryan C. Meers
  • Patent number: 8844741
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Perelli, Grant M. Mason
  • Patent number: 8844753
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the storage and transportation of fluids, and more particularly to a rigid outer container for aseptic transport of pharmaceutical fluids. In one embodiment, a system for aseptic storage and/or transport of a fluid includes a rigid outer container including a front wall and a back wall, a main cavity inside the outer container, and an inner wall dividing the main cavity into first and second compartments. The first compartment is located between the front wall and the inner wall, and the second compartment is located between the inner wall and the back wall. The second compartment may carry a biocontainer, and ancillary equipment for the biocontainer may be stored in the first compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Meissner Filtration Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher J. Starnes
  • Patent number: 8839553
    Abstract: A kit for a planter is disclosed that has a polygon shape and has a selected number of sides and a same selected number of corners. The kit includes a selected number of bottom corner brackets, a selected number of corner beads, a selected number of top corner brackets, a selected number of top frame corner brackets, and a selected number of pairs of spacer runners that each correspond to the selected number of corners. The kit also includes a planter tub sized to fit within a planter body. The brackets and spacer runners are configured to be connected together to form a skeleton to which boards can be attached to form the planter body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: AZEK Building Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Toro
  • Publication number: 20140263305
    Abstract: A reusable combined multi-part product shipping box and display tray. In one arrangement, the box includes two generally rectangular trays, each defining four sides, with four barrier portions projecting upward from each tray proximate its edges, one barrier portion at about the center of each of the sides, and four corner posts, one projecting up from each corner of the tray. The box includes a generally rectangular sleeve defining four sides and four corners, and open ends that are about the same size and shape as the trays, the sleeve adapted to engage with the trays to close its open ends and form a shipping container, the sleeve adapted to sit on the tray inside of and up against the barrier portions, with each corner of the sleeve located outside of and against a corner post, such that the sleeve is tightly engaged with the trays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Technology Container Corporation
    Inventor: Fred Dowd
  • Publication number: 20140263304
    Abstract: The present invention provides a recyclable composite container. The recyclable composite container comprises a cardboard hollow body having an open end defining an opening. The body is formed by a sidewall having an inwardly rolled rim at the open end. The container also comprises a framing element which is removably connectable to the open end of the cardboard hollow body. The framing element has a peripheral portion and a hook-shaped connector linked to this peripheral portion. The connector is for engaging with the inwardly rolled rim of the cardboard hollow body. Such construction thereby allows connection of the framing element to the cardboard hollow body by hooking the connector to the rim of the cardboard hollow body, and disconnection of the framing element from the cardboard hollow body by pulling the framing element so as to disengage the connector from the rim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Richard Guertin
  • Patent number: 8833581
    Abstract: The present invention provides a packaging box and stop wall of packaging box. The packaging box includes at least bottom plate, four third box-body splicing elements and four stop walls. The third box-body splicing element is fixed at each corner of the bottom plate and the two ends of stop wall are connected respectively to the two third box-body splicing elements on a side of the bottom plate and fixed between the two third box-body splicing elements to form with the bottom plate a semi-closed packaging box having open top. As such, the present invention can realize the packaging of liquid crystal panels of different sizes and increase the utilization efficiency of the packaging box to protect the liquid crystal panels as well as reducing packaging cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Yi-cheng Kuo, Shih Hsiang Chen, Jiaxin Li, Jiahe Cheng
  • Publication number: 20140251992
    Abstract: A crate includes a base and a plurality of walls defining a crate interior. The plurality of walls are movable between an upright position and a collapsed position on the base. The plurality of walls include a front wall having a first portion movable between a retracted, open position and a closed position. A latch selectively secures the first portion in the closed position. The latch includes a cantilevered portion having a free end, the free end having a lower wall portion extending downward and then outward of the crate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Rehrig Pacific Company
    Inventor: Mauricio D. Cavalcante
  • Patent number: 8820560
    Abstract: A collapsible bin is provided. The bin includes a pair of opposing side panels. The bin further includes a pair of opposing end panels. At least one of the end panels has a first plurality of male interlocking members extending outward a first distance along an upper portion of a first side edge, and a second plurality of male interlocking members extending outward a second distance greater than the first distance along a lower portion of its first side edge. At least one of the side panels includes a plurality of female interlocking members along a first side edge for receiving the first and second pluralities of male interlocking members extending along the first side edge of the at least one side panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Orbis Corporation
    Inventor: Roger Nolan
  • Patent number: 8820558
    Abstract: A large container (2) comprises a bottom part (3) and four side walls (4, 8), of which at least one is fastened with at least one hinge to the bottom part (3) and, by these means, can be folded down to the bottom part (3). At least one of the side walls (4, 8) has a movable side part (10), which is constructed so that by moving the movable side part (10), the corresponding side wall (8) can be opened partially.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Schoeller Arca Systems GmbH
    Inventors: Maximus Gerardus Maria Van der Korput, Reinhard Lorenz, Peter Johannes Gols
  • Patent number: 8813985
    Abstract: A panel can have a plurality of grooves. An insert can be installed into one or more of the grooves. The inserts can have one or more mating elements that protrude from the side of the insert. The one or more mating elements can be sized and positioned to help secure the insert within a groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Diversified Fixtures, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Schloesser
  • Patent number: 8807365
    Abstract: A foldable box includes a floor having a shaft arranged in a base area of an exterior wall area thereof. A guide opening in the fixed exterior wall area and includes a lateral opening section extending from an outside of the fixed exterior wall area inwards. A cam in the base area includes a cam contour which gets into contact with a contact surface of the exterior wall area. When exceeding a boundary angle the shaft is moved inwards. After exceeding the boundary angle a bottom side of the exterior wall is pressed against an internal edge area of the fixed exterior wall area by a force higher than a force by which the bottom side of the exterior wall in the erected vertical position is pressed against a top side of the fixed exterior wall area by the effect of the shaft or the cam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: IFCO Systems GmbH
    Inventor: Wolfgang Orgeldinger
  • Patent number: 8807367
    Abstract: A foldable crate includes a base platform, a pair of longitudinal sidewalls forming a hinged connection with the base platform and a pair of flanking sidewalls forming a hinged connection with the base platform. The flanking sidewalls accommodate a locking mechanism, which includes an actuator, a transmission mechanism and a pair of locking elements, threaded into channels at the top portion of the flanking sidewalls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Inventor: Jakov Bobritski
  • Patent number: 8794464
    Abstract: An assemblable and disassemblable container is disclosed wherein a short wall member includes upper corner reinforcing members each formed at a corresponding corner formed by an upper horizontal flange and an endwise vertical side plate portion of the short wall member, and the upper corner reinforcing member includes an inclined coupling rib coupling the vicinity of the end of the upper horizontal flange to the vicinity of the upper end of the endwise vertical side plate portion, and wherein the lower end of the inclined coupling rib is positioned close to an endwise vertical side plate portion side of a lower horizontal rib of a horizontal portion included in a fitting block member. This configuration allows the short wall members and thus the container formed into a box shape to be increased in strength and rigidity, and can be prevented from undergoing torsional deformation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Sanko Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hisatoshi Yamauchi