Sidewalls Slide Vertically To Engage Each Other Patents (Class 220/4.31)
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Patent number: 11873150Abstract: An exemplary storage and transport container as provided can be easily produced, transported and mounted. The storage and transport containers can be designed and configured in such a way that electrostatic charging of the plastic receptacles that are stored therein is prevented as much as possible. The storage and transport container can also be reusable multiple times.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2018Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: ALPLA WERKE ALWIN LEHNER GMBH & CO. KGInventor: Jürgen Riedmann
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Patent number: 11845582Abstract: A deck box includes individual panels and a lid that are able to be assembled to one another without the need for external hardware. A bottom panel is connected to a pair of side panels. The side panels are provided with guides or rails that extend toward the bottom panel. Front and rear panels are provided with guides or rails so that each of the front and rear panel can assemble to and between the side panels, sliding into engagement in a direction toward the bottom panel. A lid has an integrally-molded hinge member that engages with an integrally-molded hinge member of the rear panel.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2021Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: PLASTIC DEVELOPMENT GROUPInventors: Yixiang Jiang, Richard Gilbert, Ed Wu
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Patent number: 11608209Abstract: A deck box includes individual panels and a lid that are able to be assembled to one another without the need for external hardware. A bottom panel is connected to a pair of side panels. The side panels are provided with guides or rails that extend toward the bottom panel. Front and rear panels are provided with guides or rails so that each of the front and rear panel can assemble to and between the side panels, sliding into engagement in a direction toward the bottom panel. A lid has an integrally-molded hinge member that engages with an integrally-molded hinge member of the rear panel.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2022Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: PLASTIC DEVELOPMENT GROUPInventors: Yixiang Jiang, Richard Gilbert, Ed Wu
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Patent number: 11382439Abstract: A locking case system for cosmetic products includes a fixture adapted to receive cosmetic products and a locking case adapted to be coupled to the fixture. Upon coupling the locking case to the fixture, at least one snap member of at least one side wall of the locking case is snapped into at least one receiving portion of the at least one side wall of the fixture. In addition, at least one snap member of a rear wall of the locking case is snapped into at least one receiving aperture in a top edge of a rear wall of the fixture. Further, at least one snap member of a front member of the locking case is snapped into the at least one receiving aperture of a front wall of the fixture to secure the cosmetic products to the fixture.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2020Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: WALGREEN CO.Inventors: Scott Fink, Nick Farinola
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Patent number: 11338960Abstract: Engineered handheld bin system constructed of modular components creating custom heights and increased interior volume greater than known handheld plastic containers. The bin includes a base, a frame, four corner members and a wall member having a plurality of side panels. In one embodiment, the four corner members interlockably couple the frame and the base. In one embodiment, the base includes a base frame defining a channel to selectively couple to the bottom edge of the wall member and the frame defines a wall member accepting slot to engage and compress a portion of the top edge of the wall member.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2020Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: Evolve Packaging Solutions LLCInventors: Elliott Eckert, Joseph D. Rotonda
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Patent number: 10925399Abstract: Modular organizer systems and components thereof are disclosed. In some embodiments, a first panel may include a plurality of elongate and parallel structural members and a plurality of bridges that are attached to, or formed with, a first portion of the plurality of structural members such that (a) a bridge spans between the first portions of each pair of adjacent structural members and (b) a cavity is defined between second portions of each pair of adjacent structural members. Bridge(s) may be sized to be received in a cavity of a second panel. The first panel may additionally include a projection assembly having a projection member and a projection bridge, which may be configured to be received in the second end structural member of a third panel. The second end structural member may include an opening configured to receive at least a portion of a projection assembly of a fourth panel.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2018Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: RDLL Investments LLCInventors: Raye Miles, Douglas Porter, John Dorrance, Kenneth Courian
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Patent number: 10576870Abstract: The truck bed cargo organizer comprises a plurality of vertical wall panels that are hingedly coupled to each other to form a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment and the second compartment may share all or part of a common center wall panel. The front wall panel may be divided into a left front wall panel and a right front wall panel, each of which may pivot to open the front wall panel for easier access. A latch may prevent the front wall panel from opening when carrying cargo. One or more hinges at each joint between wall panels may allow the truck bed cargo organizer to fold flat for storage. A pair of straps may prevent the truck bed cargo organizer from sliding in the truck bed. Removable dividers may allow the compartments to be divided into subcompartments.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2018Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Inventor: Ken Brackens
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Patent number: 10485381Abstract: A food storage container is provided. The container includes a housing with a bottom, a first side wall, and a second side wall fixed to the first side wall that defines a food storage volume therewithin. The first side wall extends from a first end portion that includes a first peg that extends therefrom in a direction parallel with a plane through the first side wall. A third side wall is removably mounted to the first peg, wherein when mounted to the first peg, the third side wall establishes a barrier of the food storage volume different than barriers of the food storage volume provided by the bottom, the first side wall, and the second side wall. When the third side wall is removed from the first peg, the food storage volume may be accessed through a void left by the removal of the third side wall.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2016Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Carter-Hoffmann LLCInventors: Robert C. Fortmann, Frank G. Marolda
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Patent number: 9586533Abstract: A cross-over truck box is provided having folded end walls and folded tub ends that permit the box to be fabricated efficiently, at reduced cost and with improved strength.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2014Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Daws Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventor: Craig Harrison
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Patent number: 9557209Abstract: A reconfigurable bin system for dispensing units, the system having a platform bin and a base member with load cells configured to support the platform bin. The platform bin itself comprises a platform plate, an optional front gate, a rear wall, and a plurality of side walls extending from the front of the platform plate to the rear wall so as to form an open-top bin. The platform plate includes a front flange disposed below the upper surface to define a trough extending across the front of the platform plate. Each of the plurality of side walls includes a rear tab received within a slot in the rear wall and a depending front tab received within the trough. A cap member may be removably secured over the trough to capture the depending front tabs within the trough, thereby securing the plurality of side walls in place.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2014Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: APEX INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Benjamin V. Savage, Craig S. Whitaker, Larry D. O'Cull, Kent V. Savage
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Patent number: 9511370Abstract: Covers for microwells, the covers comprising open portions to allow a pipette access to one or more wells and impermeable portions which prevent the liquids from getting into wells shielded by the impermeable portion. The open portions and impermeable portions are preferably arranged and sized to align with alternating rows of wells in a particular microplate. Preferred covers are movably positioned on the microplate. Automated dispensing apparatus for use with microplates and microwell covers comprises a programmable controller, and suitable interfaces which allow the apparatus to be programmed, and which control a dispensing head such that pipettes are moved in the desired manner in order to take advantage of the protective features of the microwell covers. The apparatus also preferably comprises at least one transfer mechanism for moving a cover relative to a microplate at a dispensing station.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2014Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Biochemical Diagnostics, Inc.Inventor: Allen I. Panetz
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Patent number: 9084461Abstract: A protective case for a mobile electronic device may comprise a first frame member, a second frame member, and a first lap joint configured for joining the first frame member to the second member. An aperture may extend through the first lap joint and a pin may be sized and configured for positioning within the aperture and locking the lap joint together. Additionally, an elastic material may be sized and configured for positioning between the pin and a wall defining a portion of the aperture, the elastic material being elastically compressed between the wall and the pin when the pin is positioned within the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2012Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: INVISIBLE GADGET GUARD, INC.Inventor: Gentry Jensen
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Patent number: 9016485Abstract: A combination rack structure includes a predetermined number of support plates, connecting strips and side frames. Each of the support plates has a rectangular shape. Each of the connecting strips is provided with three holding grooves each longitudinally extended through each of the connecting strips. Each of the connecting strips has a periphery provided with elongate recessed portions each located between any two of the holding grooves. Each of the recessed portions is provided with a plurality of extensions which are perpendicular to an axial direction of each of the recessed portions and are spaced from each other with a proper interval. The extensions are used for holding and resting. Each of the side frames is bent to have a hexagonal shape. The support plates are combined with the connecting strips to construct a hexagonal rack.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2014Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Sun Yu Ta Co. Ltd.Inventor: Jung-Hua Liu
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Patent number: 8960468Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 19, 2008Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Norduyn Inc.Inventor: Mathieu Boivin
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Patent number: 8950613Abstract: A bulk bin container having a first side wall, a second side wall, a third side wall and a fourth side wall, where the first side wall is removable when the container is set up. The first side wall includes a removable hinge element. The first side wall also includes structure on a first side edge of the first side wall and second side edge of the first side wall that mates with corresponding structure on adjacent side walls and allows for the first side wall to be lifted straight upward and removed from the container upon removal of the removable hinge element.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2012Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: ORBIS CorporationInventor: Roger Nolan
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Patent number: 8820560Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 27, 2013Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Orbis CorporationInventor: Roger Nolan
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Patent number: 8794464Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 13, 2012Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Sanko Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hisatoshi Yamauchi
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Patent number: 8689992Abstract: The present invention relates to a storage box or container which is formed from a combination of wood and resin or plastic components. The front, back, and sides of the storage box are preferably set into a channel on a base of the container. A circumferential member is secured to the top portions of the front, back, and sides of the storage box to retain these members in alignment. A top member is hingedly secured to the circumferential member, which enables ready access into the storage box. The storage box is formed from components which are capable of being packaged and shipped in a knocked-down state and constructed into a storage box on site, thereby saving shipping space and costs.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2011Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLCInventors: Torrence Anderson, William J. Phillips, Michael R. Vogler
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Patent number: 8631965Abstract: A container having removable side panels and spacer inserts, the spacer inserts disposed within the gap between adjacent side panels, whereby said side panels are raised to remove them from the container and wherein the spacer inserts preclude removal of a lower side panel unless the adjacent upper side panel is raised sufficient distance to remove the spacer insert.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2012Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Inventor: Gary Leasure
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Patent number: 8459482Abstract: A foldable storage case comprises a one-piece, waterproof container. The container comprises a body, a bottom, and a cover, where the body, the bottom, and the cover form an interior space therebetween. The body comprises a plurality of body panels, the bottom comprises a plurality of bottom panels, and the cover comprises a plurality of cover panels. A plurality of removable fasteners is used to fasten together the body panels and the bottom panels. Further, each cover panel includes a projection adapted to be received by a receiving area of at least one of the body panels. When the cover is folded such that two or more projections are disposed adjacent each other within the receiving area, the projections and the receiving area interfere with each other, detachably securing the cover panels in place.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Inventors: Christopher M. Wall, Phillip W. Chaffee
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Patent number: 8408411Abstract: A collapsible, portable container having a roof, a base, two foldable end walls and two removable side walls. The end walls and side walls of the container are load bearing elements having a twinned wall structure made of rotomolded plastic. The container is collapsed by removing the side walls and inwardly folding the end walls to draw the roof closer to the base. The load bearing capacity of the end walls and the side walls can be increased by arched indentations formed within the twinned wall structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2007Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Nova Chemicals (International) S.A.Inventors: Henry F. Hay, Sherman McKinniss
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Patent number: 8261922Abstract: A dustbin relates to a composite dustbin that can be easily assembled by and disassembled into parts. It is also characterized by pretty appearance, small coverage of warehouse area, low transport fee and good market prospects.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2010Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Zhejiang Jiaxing Zhongda Group Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jiaming Jin, Xiaofeng Lu, Zhongjun Zhou
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Publication number: 20120217238Abstract: A telescopic kettle contains a body; a fitting member secured on a bottom section of the body and includes at lease one hollow first tube and at lease one hollow second tube, both of which are axially connected together, and includes a first slot having a first folding segment; a smallest inner diameter of the first tube is larger than a largest outer diameter of the second tube; an outer connecting portion of the first tube and the second tube includes a second slot, and an inner connecting portion of the first tube and the second tube includes a second folding segment; the first tube includes a third slot formed on an inner wall thereof and a third folding segment disposed on an outer wall thereof; the base extending from a bottom end of the fitting member; a covering member including an opening, an outlet, and includes a push button.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2011Publication date: August 30, 2012Inventor: TSUNG CHIH CHANG
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Publication number: 20120205369Abstract: A bulk bin container having a side wall that is removable when the container is set up is disclosed. The side wall can be lifted straight upward and removed from the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: ORBIS CORPORATIONInventor: Roger Nolan
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Patent number: 8210379Abstract: A collapsible container for containing goods, including a liquid and/or solid/liquid mixture, configured to be assembled and disassembled manually without the use of tools. The container includes a plurality of upright panels coupled to a base by their bottom portions. Each panel of a first type is flanked along its opposing upright edges by a pair of adjacent panels of a second type. Each of the edges of each of the panels is coupled by an edge joining assembly to one of the edges of one of the flanking panels. The assembly comprises a first elongated edge joining member having a longitudinal channel with alternating partially enclosed portions and substantially unenclosed portions and a second elongated edge joining member having longitudinally extending spaced apart locking members. Each unenclosed portion is configured to receive a locking member, which are slid longitudinally within the channel into an adjacent partially enclosed portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2008Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Pacific Bin CorporationInventors: Robert H. Afflerbach, David E. Griffin, Vipin Kumar, Dustin Miller, John R. McKnight, Craig M. Watjen, Peter D. Wilson
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Patent number: 8201702Abstract: The invention provides a modular and foldable recycling apparatus for home use. The apparatus contains multiple modules attached in series, which can be separated into individual modules. Each module is made of a foldable frame to hold a container, such as a bag, for the containment, separation and transport of recyclable materials. The apparatus can be folded like an accordion to allow for convenient storage.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2008Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Harleman Products, LLCInventor: David P. Harleman
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Patent number: 8151986Abstract: A tool box includes: a first casing having a receiving space, a first horizontal slot and a first arcuate slot being formed on an outer face of a first left board section of the first casing, a second horizontal slot and a second arcuate slot being formed on an outer face of a first right board section of the first casing; a locating seat having multiple receiving holes and pivotally disposed in the receiving space; and a second casing. A first and a second raised sections are disposed on an inner face of a second left board section of the second casing. A third and a fourth raised sections are disposed on an inner face of a second right board section of the second casing. The first and second raised sections are engaged in the first horizontal slot and the third and fourth raised sections are engaged in the second horizontal slot.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2011Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Inventor: Kuan-Wei Chen
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Patent number: 8066147Abstract: A crate, such as for transporting egg cartons or other items, includes a base, opposed side walls and a rear wall extending upward from the base. A front wall opposite the rear wall is selectably moveable between a closed position and a retracted, open position. In the retracted position, access to the interior of the crate is provided. In one embodiment, the front wall includes a plurality of pivotably connected sections, such that the front wall can be retracted to provide access to the interior. A latch selectively prevents movement of the front wall to the retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2008Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Rehrig Pacific CompanyInventors: Ryan C. Meers, Justin M. Smyers, Roger S. Hsu
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Patent number: 7896182Abstract: A container for facilitating bulk storage and transport of goods, which includes a top portion, a base portion, and a sidewall portion which define an interior cavity, and a polyurea layer of sufficient thickness adhering to and coating at least the exterior areas of the top, base and sidewall portions. The top, base, and sidewall portions are preferably composed of polystyrene. The sidewall portion further includes a plurality of panels, wherein each of the plurality of panels includes end portions configured for interlocking engagement with one another to form a rigid joint exhibiting tensile strength.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2007Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Dean V. Hansen, Jeffrey A. Gross
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Patent number: 7757876Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide collapsible cheese mold that eliminates or reduce the shortcomings of prior collapsible cheese molds. One embodiment of the present invention includes a container for transporting cheese, comprising a base and four wall panels mounted on the base, each side wall comprising an inner surface, an outer surface and two end faces. A first two of the wall panels comprise a set of hooks protruding from the end faces and a second two of the wall panels comprise hook receivers. Each hook receiver defines an opening through a corresponding wall panel inner surface and comprises a receiver rib spanning the width of the opening. A receiver rib has an outer face to engage an inner face of the respective hook. Each opening and receiver rib is sized to allow a portion of the respective hook to pass over the receiver rib.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2006Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Material Improvements, LPInventor: Jeffrey D. Ditter
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Patent number: 7748538Abstract: A kit for making a holder for a pet food dish or bowl and the holder itself. The holder is arranged to be readily initially assembled from the kit and once assembled to be disassembled and reassembled whenever desired. The holder comprises a base member having an upstanding peripheral sidewall, a pair of side splash-guard members and a rear splash-guard member. The side splash-guard members are arranged to be releasably mounted on respective portions of the peripheral sidewall opposite each other. The rear splash-guard member is arranged to be releasably mounted on another respective portion of the peripheral sidewall between the side splash-guard members. The base member has a bottom wall on which the at least one pet food dish or bowl may be disposed.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2009Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Inventor: Michael J. Esrich
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Publication number: 20100108669Abstract: An assembly box structure includes two first side boards and two second side boards. Symmetric protruding portions are outwardly extended from two short sides of the first side boards. Symmetric recession portions are inwardly caved at two sides of a longer edge of the second side board. The protruding portion of one side of the first side board is embedded with the recession portion of the second side board through the two first side boards interlaced and assembled to the two second side boards, thereby rapidly assembling the hollow box body. Side bottom boards are extended from the bottoms of the first and second side boards. A plurality of through holes is arranged according to the proper distance spaced at interval. A plurality of expansion cylinders is at the periphery of the bottom of a bottom board, and corresponds to the through holes of each side bottom board.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventor: Yu-Lin Yang
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Publication number: 20100018966Abstract: Collapsible containers dimensioned to integrate into motor carrier operations are provided. The container may include a base, a pair of first and second opposing walls, each first and second opposing wall including a top edge, two side edges and a bottom edge. The container further includes a top panel removably attached to the top edge of the pairs of first and second opposing walls and a plurality of engaging devices positioned along the perimeter of the top panel and base and along the two side edges and top and bottom edges of the pairs of first and second opposing walls. The plurality of engaging devices are configured to removably connect the pair of first opposing walls to the pair of second opposing walls and to removably connect the pairs of first and second opposing walls to the top panel and base.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: You Crate LLCInventors: Ralph L. Roberts, SR., Ralph L. Roberts, II, Roby L. Roberts, Jeff Banion, Dave Cox, Greg Bronner
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Patent number: 7607542Abstract: This invention discloses a container assembly of pallet structure with portable parts, including one or more side board unit, one or more corner connectors, one or more supporting pallets, and one or more laying boards. The side board unit further includes a side board and a bottom board. The side board has stop-by-contact section extends from each of side of the side board to engage with the groove of a corner connector. The bottom of the side board engages with the pallet to form a unit, while allowing laying boards to be installed within.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2008Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Inventor: Chuan Pao Hsieh
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Publication number: 20090071956Abstract: A knockdown container includes a base and a plurality of barrel members, which combine to each other installed on the base, each barrel member including a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion connecting to the first connecting portion of another barrel member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2007Publication date: March 19, 2009Inventor: Tsong-Yow Lin
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Patent number: 7304840Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a chassis (10), a fixing member (50) and a drive bracket (70). The chassis includes a front panel (13) defining an opening (12) and a through hole (19) therein. The fixing member includes a main body (51) mounted to the chassis. The main body includes a fixing part (63) formed upwardly therefrom, an operation part (65) extending forwardly, and an elastic hook (53) extending rearwardly therefrom. The drive bracket includes a mounting wall (73 or 71). The mounting wall comprises a stop (77) formed downwardly therefrom and an aperture (75). In assembly, the operation part of the fixing member extends through the through hole of the front panel. The drive bracket slides in the chassis from the opening thereof. The hook of the fixing member is received in the aperture of the drive bracket. The fixing part of the fixing member engages with the stop of the drive bracket.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2004Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Indusrty (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yun Lung Chen, Hui Li
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Patent number: 7217308Abstract: This invention relates to a closing device for a housing of an air filter that can be closed with a housing cover. The assembly process is to be simplified and accelerated, while the number of parts required is to be reduced at the same time. According to the invention, this is achieved in that the housing cover and the housing can be connected to one another by means of a locking frame which surrounds the housing cover and the housing in the region of the housing edge, said locking frame being positionable in closed position by means of translatory motion, in which position it presses the housing cover onto the housing edge.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2001Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Montaplast GmbHInventor: Andreas Thanheiser
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Patent number: 7168583Abstract: An insulated drinking utensil that extends to contain more liquid and enhance logo/decorative display including an outer casing, inner casing(s), a lid if desired, a handle if desired, and sealing gasket if desired. The extendable drinking container transforms from a normal drinking utensil into a larger drinking utensil capable of holding more and displaying more. This container allows individuals the convenience of turning their everyday mug into a larger container or pitcher. This container allows individuals to show off their favorite team in a new and revolutionary way. This container allows retailers to offer something completely unique to their customers while also conserving precious shelf space normally used for containers with similar storage capacity. This container also allows the end user the luxury of storing a container with a large holding capacity into a small storage area.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2003Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Inventor: Thomas John Freeman
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Patent number: 7155865Abstract: A housing structure includes a first plurality of wall panels which form a lower course and a second plurality of wall panels which form an upper course. Each of the wall portions is generally rectangular and includes integrally formed interlocking portions which facilitate attachment of adjacent lateral edges of the wall portions of the first plurality to each other. Integrally formed interlocking portions facilitate attachment of the panels in the lower course to the panels in the upper course. In addition, rectangular roof panels are provided to enclose the housing structure. The interlocking portions enable the panels to slide into an interlocked engagement configuration thereby forming a rigid structure without the need for tools.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2003Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Assignee: Certified Lumber, LLCInventor: Abraham Rosenberg
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Patent number: 7147125Abstract: The invention is a collapsible transparent portable cooler with sides having two or more walls with air gaps positioned within the walls providing insulation properties and means for easily viewing the contents of the cooler from any angle. In addition to the obvious advantage to security personnel in being able to quickly screen the contents, the present invention provides envelopes on the sides and top of the cooler with the envelopes conforming substantially in size to its respective side or top. These can be easily inserted and removed through the access slots provided as needed.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2003Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Inventors: David M Slovak, Roy E Bentley, II
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Patent number: 7129409Abstract: Electronics cabinets stabilize electronic devices in vehicles. The electronics cabinet removably attaches to the vehicle seat frames via seat attachment holes in the bottom end of the legs. A pair of front stabilizers fitted onto the front of the bottom end of the legs and a rear stabilizer supporting the rear of the bottom end of the legs further contribute to the stability of the electronics cabinet. A top shelf and a middle shelf are provided to support electronic devices and other items. The back of the electronics cabinet has a wire exit hole to facilitate connecting devices within the cabinet to the vehicle and/or devices on top of the cabinet. A door of the roll-up type may be present to secure items within the interior of the cabinet. A retainer and front restraint may be present to secure items to the top of the cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2004Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Inventors: Lester Brian Hicks, Hugh J. Moore
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Patent number: 7066332Abstract: A foldable accommodating box includes a floor having a sidewall accommodating pocket, a pair of end walls pivotally supported on the floor, and a pair of sidewalls capable of being accommodated in the sidewall accommodating pocket in a mutually piled state. Each of the sidewalls includes a wall plate formed into a right-angled quadrilateral shape, a frame plate secured at right angles to an outer surface of an outer periphery of the wall plate, and a plurality of metal bars combined in a lattice shape and secured to the wall plate and the frame plate. The frame plate is provided with a notch for ensuring that when the sidewalls are piled on each other in an embraced manner so that their outer surfaces are opposed to each other, they are piled on each other with the frame plates partially adjoining each other on inner and outer sides.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2003Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignees: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Komyo Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shigeru Kobayashi, Masahiro Katayama, Kiyoshi Kasuya
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Patent number: 7032401Abstract: A refrigerated merchandiser shroud that can be packaged and transported unassembled and then assembled without tools is disclosed. The unassembled shroud can be readily transported and is resistant to damage during shipping. The refrigerated merchandiser shroud includes a plurality of corner bracket assemblies, a front panel, and two side panels. The corner bracket assemblies include two grooved lip holders and the panels include connecting lips at each side end thereof. The lip holders of the corner bracket assemblies receive the connecting lips of the panels. Each corner bracket assembly is installed along a vertically extending corner of a refrigerated merchandiser. The refrigerated merchandiser shroud is assembled by sliding the connecting lips of each panel into the lip holders of the corner bracket assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2004Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: Leer Limited PartnershipInventor: Steve Dresser
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Patent number: 7004344Abstract: A collapsible bin includes a lid and a box. The lid defines a lid plane and includes a flange extending in a plane parallel to the lid plane, the flange including an opening. The box includes a wall a channel with a flange contact surface and a bolt moveable in a direction perpendicular to the lid plane between securing and non-securing positions. When the bolt is in the securing position and the lid is positioned with the flange in the channel the bolt is positioned in the opening to restrict movement of the lid in a direction parallel to the lid plane and the flange engages the flange contact surface upon pressure on the lid in a direction away from the wall. A plurality of lid securing members releasably secure the lid to the wall.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2001Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: Tolko Industries Ltd.Inventors: Michael Wayne Fulton, Darrell Robert Paxton Weatherill
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Patent number: 6966449Abstract: A bulk box (200) comprising a base panel (202) and four side panels (204, 206) individually formed and assembled into a container. The bottom surface (232) of the base panel (202) comprises a matrix of pedestals (236) with the ground-contacting face (244) of each of the corner pedestals extending to the cornermost portions of the respective pedestal. The side panels (204, 206) include lateral flanges (254, 274) which overlap to form “double-thickness” corners. The side panels (204, 206) also have upwardly extending tabs (266, 286) and the base panel (202) has notches (242) so that, when a plurality of the bulk boxes are stacked one on top of the other, the tabs of a lower bulk box are received within the notches of an upper bulk box.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2003Date of Patent: November 22, 2005Assignee: The Little Tikes CompanyInventor: Richard Alan Williams
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Patent number: 6948330Abstract: A cage in which is mounted a reducer of cold room that can be manually raised and blocked during the loading or unloading of the goods, and that automatically slopes down above the frozen foods when the door is closed for reducing the space preserving the frozen foods either by using the ice bags or dry ice during the delivery of the frozen foods.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2003Date of Patent: September 27, 2005Inventor: Alain Renaud
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Patent number: 6880311Abstract: A stacking aid for stacking goods on a loading aid, such as a pallet, has wall parts surrounding the goods stacked on the loading aid. It is possible to alter the height of at least one of the wall parts and to remove the stacking aid from the loading aid after completion of the stacking procedure. A method for stacking goods on a loading aid, such as a pallet, with the aid of the stacking aid entails (a) obtaining a stacking aid which surrounds a stack of goods on the loading aid, (b) loading the loading aid with goods by using the stacking aid, and (c) lifting the loading aid relative to the stacking. The stack of goods lifted out of the stacking aid are wrapped for stabilization. The invention makes it possible to efficiently secure the stack of goods on the pallet during the commissioning through the removable stacking aid and during the subsequent transportation of the goods by the stabilizing the goods, for instance with a film.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2003Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Assignee: Witron Logistik + Informatik GmbHInventor: Walter Winkler
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Patent number: 6791027Abstract: A component kit for a switch cabinet, having a frame whose open sides can be clad with elements and at least one cabinet door. To be able to vary the installation space available in the switch cabinet, it is possible to fix different wall elements and/or cabinet doors to the faame, which have different depths extending perpendicular to the corresponding sides of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2000Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: Rittal GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Walter Nicolai, Rolf Benner, Horst Besserer, Marc Hartel
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Publication number: 20040129699Abstract: A bulk box (200) comprising a base panel (202) and four side panels (204, 206) individually formed and assembled into a container. The bottom surface (232) of the base panel (202) comprises a matrix of pedestals (236) with the ground-contacting face (244) of each of the corner pedestals extending to the cornermost portions of the respective pedestal. The side panels (204, 206) include lateral flanges (254, 274) which overlap to form “double-thickness” corners. The side panels (204, 206) also have upwardly extending tabs (266, 286) and the base panel (202) has notches (242) so that, when a plurality of the bulk boxes are stacked one on top of the other, the tabs of a lower bulk box are received within the notches of an upper bulk box.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Inventor: Richard Alan Williams
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Patent number: RE39444Abstract: Collapsible container comprising a bottom element (11) with openings (21) at the corners for disengagable attachment of two opposite gable walls (12, 13). The gable walls are connected to or are associated with supporting pillars (24) which are provided with slit shaped openings (31) for disengagable mounting of longitudinally arranged sidewall elements (14, 15) which have projecting hooks (28, 29) with notches (30) for engagement with the slit-shaped openings. Openings (39-44) are arranged in the bottom element (11) for disengagable attachment of a transversal partition wall (36). The sidewall elements (14, 15) each have a height dimension (A) which is one half of the width of the bottom element (11). The distance (B) between two sidewall elements (14, 15) is less than the depth of the notch (30) in the hooks (28, 29). The corner posts (22) of the gable walls (12, 13) are manufactured with a tubular profile with attachment slit openings (31) facing inwards, for attachment of shelves (33).Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2002Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Inventors: Svein Rene, Christoffer Worsoe