Receptacle Having Flexible, Removable Inner Liner Patents (Class 220/495.01)
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Publication number: 20110036845Abstract: The invention relates to a container (1) for holding fluid or particle compositions which container (1) comprises an inner lining (6) applied to an inner side (2) of the container (1), where the container (1) is provided with an inner lining (6) of a peel-able coating. The peel-able coating can be applied as water based, as Acetone based emulsion or as UV curable lacquer. The invention relates further to a method of manufacturing such a container (1), where the lining (6) is applied to the container (1) by following process steps: Applying a peel-able coating to the inner side of the container (1); Curing and/or drying the peel-able coating by heating, blowing or radiating by UV-light. Further the invention relates to the use of a peel-able coating as an inner lining (6) in a container (1) for fluid materials, such as paint or other materials able to leave residues on or in the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2008Publication date: February 17, 2011Inventor: Benny E. Nielsen
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Publication number: 20110024429Abstract: An assembly of a container and a closure: the container having an outer shelf with a neck portion defining a first access opening and a flexible inner bag having a neck finish defining second access opening; the closure being fixed to the container, said closure having at least two access ports positioned in front of said access openings and; the assembly including a seal positioned between the closure and the container, wherein the seal has at least two distinct sealing members, one positioned between the closure and the neck portion, the other positioned between the closure and the neck finish.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2009Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: ANHEUSER BUSCH INBEV S.A.Inventors: Sarah Vanhove, Daniel Peirsman, Vanessa Valles
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Patent number: 7850129Abstract: A trash bag holder detachably mounted on a wall having capability to be used in sweeping debris. The device is assembled from a flexible rod handle, end caps, a bag holder base, rod handle clips, and trash bag holder brackets. When fully assembled the trash bag holder maintains a trash bag in an open position. Rod handle clips maintain the trash bag onto trash bag holder brackets. The trash bag holder brackets may be selectively clipped together and attached to the base to form a unitary assembly. A sloped area on the base allows the unit to be used as a scoop to facilitate the cleanup of debris while the base also allows the unit to be removably attached to a wall or door where it maintain a trash bag in a vertical open position without the need for a rigid container.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2007Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Inventor: Charles Ronald Neuenberger
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Patent number: 7842205Abstract: The present invention provides a manufacturing method by which a substrate (typically, a TFT substrate) can be installed directly in a treatment apparatus by using a transfer container without shifting the substrate from the transfer container to another container. It is possible to use the container efficiently and transfer different substrates in size with one container. A manufacturing method in which a substrate is directly installed in an electrostatic-protected transfer container by a substrate supplier, and then the container is directly installed in a treatment apparatus by a substrate demander after transferring can be realized, thereby making it possible to transfer substrates such as a TFT substrate. A contamination of a substrate due to particles and electrostatic discharge damage of a TFT substrate can be avoided because a transferring operation is not needed.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2003Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shunpei Yamazaki, Noriyuki Matsuda
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Patent number: 7828174Abstract: The present invention is directed to a packaging assembly for flowable materials comprising a casing (1) having at least one opening (9), a valve assembly (7) mounted in the opening (9) of the casing (1) and a flexible liner (23) for accommodating the flowable material, said flexible liner (23) being housed in the casing (1) and connected to the valve assembly (7), whereby the valve assembly (7) comprises a dry break extractor valve (17) for closed transfer dispense of the flowable material.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2005Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignees: BASF SE, Wisdom Agricultural (Investments) LimitedInventors: Detlef Doehnert, Richard Garnett, Roy Metcalf
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Patent number: 7819286Abstract: A container, or keg, for storing, shipping, and dispensing a bulk quantity of a fluid, for example, beer or like malt beverage, is provided. The container/keg includes a flaccid bag (56) for containing the fluid and a substantially rigid, pressure-tight, plastic vessel (10) within which the bag (56) is contained. The bag (56) has a mouth (58) secured with a locking ring or the like to an opening in the vessel (10) via which the mouth (58) is accessible externally of the vessel (10) for purposes of filling the bag (56) with the fluid and/or dispensing the fluid from the bag (56). Preferably, the shape of the vessel (10) permits it to be efficiently stacked and shipped when in a full or empty condition. Methods for assembling, filling and shipping kegs are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2007Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Kegx LLCInventors: William L. Antheil, Nelson Bolton
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Patent number: 7815098Abstract: A resealable carton, having a product-containing bag liner, is constructed such that the liner bag is positively held in the folded, sealed condition by the incorporation of a fold support ledge which extends inwardly from an end wall of the carton. The bag is held against the support ledge by one of the closure flaps, which creates a tightly constructed U-shaped fold in which the bag is folded around the end of the closure flap. The liner is secured in that position in part by being captured between the top of the inner closure flap and an outer closure flap along a top run of the fold. A bottom fold is held between the support ledge and the inner closure flap. The support ledge may be formed in various ways including folding the end wall, embossing the end wall or forming the ledge by adding a bead of self-adhesive material to the end wall.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2008Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Sealstrip CorporationInventors: Harold Forman, Robert E. Lincoln
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Patent number: 7811522Abstract: A liquid sample or liquid reagent reservoir kit employs a reusable reservoir base and disposable liners made of a clear transparent plastic material. Graduation marks are located on the sidewall surface of the basin in the reusable reservoir base, and are calibrated to measure liquid volumes in a disposable liner placed within the reusable reservoir base. The transparency of the clear disposable liner allows the liquid volume graduation marks on the sidewall of the basin in the reusable base to be observed through the disposable liner. The disposable liners are configured so that the liners can also be used as a cover. The geometry of the disposable liners facilitates tight nesting of stacked liners to facilitate shipping as well as storage on the laboratory bench top.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2007Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Viaflo CorporationInventors: Greg Mathus, Terrence Kelly
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Publication number: 20100224634Abstract: A liner for a waste basket or trash container having flexible side walls, a top portion and a bottom portion. The cross-section of the liner closely conforms to the cross-section of the container. An elastic band is attached circumferentially about the top portion of the liner. The elastic band retains the top portion of the liner to the outer wall of the top of the trash container. The liner is color coordinated with the decor of the room where the trash container is disposed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2010Publication date: September 9, 2010Inventor: Suzanne S. Mays-Hornung
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Patent number: 7780930Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus useful in fluorinating organic compounds, or more particularly to a reactor system suitable for the fluorination of organic compounds on a commercial scale. The apparatus is also useful in chemical reactions including heating or cooling.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2005Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.Inventors: Yuon Chiu, Merwyn E. Howells, Stephen A. Cottrell
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Publication number: 20100200700Abstract: A tank for containing a fluid, such as fuel, oil or gas within a chamber. The walls of the chamber are partially defined by a rigid structure having an opening; and partially defined by an elastomeric diaphragm which is attached around its periphery to the rigid structure and covers the opening in the rigid structure. An attachment frame engages the diaphragm and the rigid structure, and extends around the periphery of the diaphragm. The attachment frame has a first portion which engages the diaphragm, and a second portion which is positioned outside an outer edge of the diaphragm and attached to the rigid structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITEDInventors: Colin John WEST, James ALVES, Robert PIPER
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Patent number: 7766180Abstract: A liner cassette for use with an existing intermediate bulk container includes a box and a liner. The box is configured to unfold within the intermediate bulk container and the liner is configured to fit within the box. The liner cassette includes two configurations. In a first configuration, the box and liner may be folded substantially flat to facilitate transportation. In a second configuration, the box and liner are configured to provide a liquid containment system for the existing intermediate bulk container.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2007Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Greif, Inc.Inventors: James Mansouri, Peter Apostoluk, Eric Nelson
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Publication number: 20100187234Abstract: A liner is provided for a generally cylindrical bucket having an upper rim, a contiguous side wall and a bottom defining an interior, and a handle mechanism on an outer surface of the sidewall. The liner includes a collar portion adapted and constructed to snap-fit onto the upper rim of the bucket. A liner body is secured to the collar portion, and has a shape generally conforming to the interior of the bucket. At least one tab is secured to the collar portion. The tab has a shape and location adapted and constructed to facilitate removal of the liner from the bucket At least one overhang is secured to the liner and engages the bucket handle mechanism to support the liner.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2009Publication date: July 29, 2010Inventor: John Saranga
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Publication number: 20100170904Abstract: The subject invention relates to a trash can that comprises a base and a liner supported by the base to receive and store trash. A body, supported by the base, houses the liner and a top comprising a support wall supported by the body and two doors rotatably supported by said top support wall, wherein each door is hinged on one side to said support wall. At least one L-shaped bracket is positioned against one top door and connected to the body via a pin. At least one lift rod with a first end operatively connected to each of the L-shaped brackets. A lift bar interfaces with a second end of each of the two lift rods. A pedal mechanically connected to the lift bar moves the lift bar in a downward motion to pull the lift rods down thereby rotating the L-shaped bracket about the pin to extend each L-shaped bracket in an upward motion to open each top door.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2009Publication date: July 8, 2010Inventors: Jeffrey Kalman, Craig Saunders
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Publication number: 20100163563Abstract: A reclosable container for consumer items includes a box, a lid hingedly connected to the box, an inner liner wrapped around the consumer items, the inner liner including a section defining an opening for allowing access to the consumer items, means to open and reclose the opening, and an inner frame attached to the box. The inner frame includes a free inner frame portion protruding from the box towards the opening in the inner liner. The free inner frame portion includes a cut out and the inner frame is attached to the inner liner proximate to the cut out.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2009Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventor: Bodo-Werner Lutzig
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Patent number: 7730902Abstract: Disclosed is a modular spill containment rail system for containing a hazardous spilled substance from at least one battery. The system has a plurality of containment rails that are connectable to one another to define a perimeter around the battery. Each rail has at least one wall with a first end and a second end. At least one male connection device orthogonally protrudes from the first end and at least one female opening may be provided in the second end. A first end of a first rail may be removably received within a second end of second rail. Upon connecting the rails, at least a part of the first end of the first rail may be in an overlapping relationship with the second end of the second rail. A method for assembling a system and a containment system with a flexible liner and a neutralizing material are also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2008Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: EnviroguardInventor: Douglas Frazier
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Patent number: 7721910Abstract: A preformed paint tray with peelable liners is made from a planar tray substrate with upper and lower surfaces and a plurality of stacked liner sheets with peelable adhesive on one surface by positioning the liner sheets adjacent a surface of the substrate, and simultaneously thermoforming the substrate and sheets together to form a substrate having a shaped interior, with the sheets conforming to the shaped interior of the substrate. The sheets are maintained in the thermoformed shape by their adherence to the other sheets and the substrate. If desired, the sheets can include tear tabs to facilitate separation of the top sheet from the other sheets. The tray can be cleaned of residual paint after use by simply peeling away the upper liner sheet.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2007Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Inventor: Millard F. Wallace
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Patent number: 7699214Abstract: A carton includes a pivoting recloseable lid that is easy to open and recluse. The recloseable lid includes a breachable closure aperture section that can be adapted to receive a portion of a bag or other flexible container accommodated within the carton. When the lid is opened, the contents of the flexible container can be dispensed.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2006Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Ignacio Mestre, Emili Requena, Enric Sanchez
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Patent number: 7681783Abstract: A bag in box container package (10) has a recessed neck piece (14)—such as a discrete insert or part-integrated with box or bag—between inner bag liner (12) and outer box carton (11), to emulate a (rigid neck) jerrycan; with optional collapse fold, pull-out spout (33) and handle (34).Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2004Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Inventor: John Stephenson
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Patent number: 7669728Abstract: A container holds plastic bags which are sequentially linked together and deployed one at a time. When the last bag is deployed, the container which the bags are stored follows the last bag out of the receptacle. The container can then be disposed of, recycled, or refilled.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2005Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Inventor: Jack Joseph Licata
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Patent number: 7662214Abstract: A protective liner includes a body formed from disposable and porous material and has planar top and bottom surfaces respectively. Such a body is removably positioned within an existing refrigerator drawer such that the body covers an entire bottom surface of the existing refrigerator drawer. The body has an outer layer provided with a uniform thickness extending along the top and bottom surfaces respectively. Such an outer layer is formed from paper material and the core member is formed from cotton. The body further has a unitary core member intercalated between the outer layer and is statically nested therebetween. Such a core member is formed from water-absorbent material for soaking up and trapping moisture from the foodstuff.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2007Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Inventors: Mark Wickham, Lois Wickham
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Publication number: 20100018978Abstract: A liner for a shipping container or the like has a sheet of reflective material spaced from the inner walls of the container by spacers.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2007Publication date: January 28, 2010Inventor: Kenneth Norman Osborne
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Publication number: 20100000888Abstract: A tobacco container is provided. The tobacco container includes a lid, a container body and an insert in the form of a liner. The liner releasably connects the lid to the container body. Each of the lid and container body receive and connect to the liner. The liner can include a compression lip that is deformed when the liner is connected to the container body. The liner connects the container body and lid to one another without the two components contacting each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2008Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: J.L. CLARK, INC.Inventors: Edward P. Cronin, Joseph P. Valley, III, Gregg Hoffman
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Publication number: 20100001002Abstract: Described herein are several embodiments and implementations of a fluid receiver with a removable sleeve. According to one representative embodiment, an apparatus for receiving a fluid from a fluid source includes a base having an inlet and an outlet. The base defines an interior cavity through which fluid is flowable from the inlet to the outlet. The apparatus also includes a valve that is movable relative to the base between a closed and open position. In the closed position, the valve is in sealing engagement with the base to prevent fluid flow through the inlet. In the open position, the valve allows fluid flow through the inlet. The apparatus further includes a removable sleeve that is removably securable about a portion of the base. The valve remains in the closed position as the removable sleeve is removed from and secured about the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Inventor: Robert Hemingway
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Publication number: 20090314786Abstract: An insulated container for shipping, transporting, or storing warm or cold items is disclosed, useful for maintaining temperature of items stored or shipped within the container, the container assembly consisting of at least one layer of rigid or semi-rigid material, and at least one layer of flexible, thermally insulating, water-resistant material, in the form of a pouch, which pouch is secured to the rigid material at areas which allow easy reconfiguration of the container to form a finished container having desirable insulating and water-resistant characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventor: Salvatore Cardinale
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Publication number: 20090308871Abstract: A moisture proof liner and method for installing the liner in an elongated container for shipping cargo is provided. The method may include the steps of providing said liner to be placed in the container, cutting an access opening in at least one of the side panels, attaching a lateral tube to form a transfer passage, positioning the liner in the container and erecting the liner by differential pressure, holding the tube open, transferring the cargo through the opening and closing the opening to seal the liner. The method may also include the steps of providing said liner, forming an access opening, and positioning said liner in the container such that the liner is free-standing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2009Publication date: December 17, 2009Inventor: Christopher S. Nolan
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Patent number: 7607692Abstract: An automobile ballast device includes a bladder member configured to hold various amounts of matter and having an inlet for selectively allowing the matter to enter the bladder member. The automobile ballast device further includes a plurality of lower panels configured to collectively form a unitary platform below the bladder member, each lower panel having an interlocking member complementary to an interlocking member of another respective lower panel. Similarly, the automobile ballast device includes a plurality of upper panels configured to collectively form a unitary platform atop the bladder member, each upper panel having an interlocking member complementary to an interlocking member of another respective upper panel. The ballast device also includes a plurality of spacers, each spacer being coupled to respective lower upper panels for maintaining a selected distance therebetween. Each spacer includes indicia indicative of a volume or weight of ballast matter.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2007Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Inventors: Edie A. Adams, Caren M. Wiersema
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Publication number: 20090242566Abstract: A means of storing multiple bulk liquids inside one storage tank which involves the installation of flexible internal tank(s) where such internal tank(s) comprise at least partially rigid end caps (12) and flexible membrane side walls (14), and/or internal bladders (15). Theses internal tanks and/or bladders are compatible with physical conditions of large bulk storage tanks ans potentially capable of storing thousand of tons. The development of multi-product tanks allows tank-farm operators great flexibility in the logistical operation of storing a range of incompatible liquids, and avoids exhaustive tank clean out procedures that are normally required when switching large tanks from one product to another product, especially where incompatible specifications are intolerant of cross-contamination.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2007Publication date: October 1, 2009Inventor: Anthony J. Witheridge
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Publication number: 20090199511Abstract: A container liner comprising a backing, a porous covering, a seed carrier interposed between the backing and the covering, and a plurality of seeds embedded in the seed carrier such that upon germination the seeds will sprout through the porous covering to form a soft, natural, protective cushion for objects, such as candies or Easter eggs. The container liner is sufficiently flexible so that the container liner can be easily manipulated to substantially conform to the interior contour of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2009Publication date: August 13, 2009Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Publication number: 20090179034Abstract: The invention is directed to a receptacle that includes a first container configured to receive a second container and a pressure-balancing structure configured to form a pathway to balance pressure between a space exterior to the first container and an interior space, where the interior space is located between the second container and an interior surface of the first container.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2008Publication date: July 16, 2009Inventor: William John Olson
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Patent number: 7559431Abstract: A transport and storage container for liquids has a pallet-shaped support frame of metal or of an electrically conducting plastic material. An exchangeable inner container of plastic material is supported on the support frame and has four sidewalls, a bottom, and a top. The inner container further has an upper closable fill socket and a lower outlet socket with a tapping fixture or an upper closable tapping socket. An outer jacket surrounds the inner container and is made of grade bars of metal or sheet metal. The inner container has a single-layer or multi-layer body. The inner container has integral electrically conducting sections comprised of an electrically conducting plastic material, wherein the electrically conducting sections form electrical connections between an inner surface and an outer surface of the inner container.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2003Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Assignee: Protechna S.A.Inventor: Udo Schütz
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Patent number: 7552838Abstract: A cartridge for storing a flowable substance in a bulk container is disclosed. The cartridge includes a shell having a breakable score line and configured to sit inside the bulk container and a bag positioned within the shell and configured to be filled with the flowable substance. The bag has a port for introducing the flowable substance into the bag and a drain spout in fluid communication with the bag, allowing the flowable substance to be drained from the bag after filling. The breakable score line is configured to separate due to force exerted on the shell as the bag is filled, allowing the bag to expand inside the bulk container. A method of filling a bulk container with a flowable substance using the cartridge is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2005Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Menasha CorporationInventor: Richard B. McDowell
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Publication number: 20090127260Abstract: Waste disposal devices and methods are provided. The device includes a housing, a lid, a bucket frame, a pair of members, and a foot pedal. The foot pedal is operatively associated with the lid and the pair of members so that the lid is in the closed position and the pair of members is in the non-use position when the foot pedal is in the upper position. Further, the foot pedal is operatively associated with the lid and the pair of members so that the lid is in the open position and the pair of members is in the use position when the foot pedal is in the lower position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2008Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventors: John Rousso, Steve Mowers, John Cichello, Rick Corney, Michael Jackson, Vincent Valderrama
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Publication number: 20090119113Abstract: A method and system for unit-based refuse collection is described. The method includes providing a resident or user with visually identifiable, and in some cases standard-sized bags to contain the refuse to be collected, and providing the resident with a container for holding filled bags while awaiting collection, the container having at least one substantially transparent portion for observing the filled bags therein. While collecting the refuse, an operator visually determines compliance with the collection system by observing the filled visually identifiable bags through the substantially transparent portion or portions of the container, to ensure usage of the proper bags, which may be sold at a price including the cost of collection. The resident is then billed in accordance with the amount of refuse that is generated, reflected by the number of visually identifiable bags that are used.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2007Publication date: May 7, 2009Applicant: Phoenix Recycling, Inc.Inventor: Mark A. DANCY
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Publication number: 20090101651Abstract: “The invention relates to a disposable can formed at least partly by flexible film material, where the can includes a top surface and where the can has at least one discharge arrangement having at least one re-closure foundation and where the discharge arrangement is attached to the can such that a drinking can may advantageously be formed by film material, where the can may advantageously be suitable for use in the same way as conventional cans made of solid walls and at the same time be manufactured in a very cost-efficient way, and the can may be disposed in a very environmentally friendly way.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2006Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: COLUMBUS E. APSInventors: Ulrik Skovgaard Rasmussen, Werner Schulz
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Patent number: 7506776Abstract: A container system having a bulkhead liner and method of using the bulkhead liner includes a pliable body with an exterior surface and an interior surface forming a cavity therein. At least one loading aperture is formed through the exterior and interior surfaces for loading a product in the cavity. When filled with the product, the pliable body substantially assumes a shape complementary to the shipping container shape. In one aspect of the invention, a lattice having a plurality of straps is affixed to the exterior surface to resist an expansion force exerted by the product from within the cavity. At least one load-bearing band is situated within the cavity of the pliable body shrouded by a sheath to protect the product from contamination by external elements to which the load-bearing band may be exposed. The load-bearing band is freely movable within the sheath to prevent damage to the pliable body when the product fills the cavity and imparts an expansion force against the pliable body.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2005Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: Powertex, Inc.Inventor: Stephen D. Podd
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Publication number: 20090064699Abstract: A drain pan liner usable with a drain pan is provided. The drain pan liner includes a plurality of elongated foam lining portions, an adhesive film disposed on a rear portion of each of the foam lining portions, and a release sheet to cover the adhesive film, the release sheet being removable from the adhesive film by peeling to expose the adhesive film.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventor: Timothy Scott Miller
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Patent number: 7490718Abstract: A collapsible treasure box is disclosed and includes an enclosure including an enclosed inner layer and an enclosed outer layer formed of soft cloth, the outer layer being in covering relationship with the inner layer wherein top edges of the inner and the outer layers are stitched together, an enclosed upper frame member concealed by passing upper portions of the inner and outer layers through a bore of the frame member to wrap around a bottom of the frame member, and a lower container member having an open top, the container being enclosed by wrapping a lower portion of the outer layer therearound by stitching bottoms of the inner and the outer layers together. Turning a top of the treasure box until a top opening thereof is closed and folding inside of the treasure box toward outside thereof continuously will shape the treasure box as a bun.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2005Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: Synthesis Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventor: Wendy Shen
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Publication number: 20080264345Abstract: A pet dish apparatus that includes a spring loaded base unit, on top of which sits a permanent feeding and watering bowl. Multiple disposable bowls are nested in the permanent bowl, which keeps them aligned both vertically and horizontally. A hinged ring like lid that rims the apparatus and clamps down over the disposable bowls and outer top of apparatus to keep bowls in place, keeping them from popping up and keeping them free from food and debris that could be caught in between the disposable bowls and the inner lining of the apparatus. The spring loaded base will allow disposable inserts to rise to top of apparatus as each discarded bowl is removed. The permanent bowl can also be used for feeding when disposable bowls are unavailable. The solid construction of the base, weight of the apparatus and permanent bowl, and rubberized disc at bottom of bowl, will keep the pet dish apparatus stable to the floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2008Publication date: October 30, 2008Inventors: John Arthur Kujawa, Christine Kujawa
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Patent number: 7434705Abstract: A container including a first end, a second end, and a body extending therebetween and a closure member removably coupled to the first end, wherein the closure member includes a first engagement member. The container also includes a second engagement member removably coupled to the closure member and the first end and a plurality of support members configured to engage a body of a second container. A retaining member is removably coupled to the first end and to the closure member such that the retaining member extends through the first end and engages a recess within the closure member.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2005Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: M.E.B. Import Export, Corp.Inventor: Ricardo Enzo Evangelista
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Patent number: 7428911Abstract: A battery spill containment system and method are provided for containing a hazardous spilled substance from at least one industrial battery in service as a back-up power supply.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2006Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: Expo Power Systems, Inc.Inventor: Douglas Frazier
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Patent number: 7409733Abstract: A toy storage cover for a portable play yard includes four outer panels shaped to surround the outer walls of the play yard attached at their top edges to four inner panels shaped to line the play yard. A floor panel joins the inner panels and is secured to the floor of the play yard by a mattress pad shaped to fit within the inner panels above the floor of the play yard. A series of pockets are attached to the outer panels of the cover. The pockets have smaller pockets within them or on their outer surfaces. Tie-down straps, fitted foot pockets or attachments through the play yard walls are used to secure the cover to the play yard. The toy storage cover may be adapted to play yards of various designs, cribs or other open topped containers.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2007Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: Arm's Reach Concepts, Inc.Inventors: Douglas Tharalson, Diana Tharalson, Bruce Martin
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Patent number: 7407139Abstract: A trash bag support apparatus includes a flexible and unitary body being selectively adaptable between linear and arcuate positions for removably inserting into a trash bag and engaging with an inner surface thereof. The body has opposed end portions and a top portion integral therewith. A plurality of elongated leg portions having lower edge portions are integrally disposed with the top portion and extend downwardly therefrom for defining a plurality of channels therebetween. The edge portions define a uniform line of weakness below which the trash bag is unsupported by the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2004Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Inventor: David L. Dolan
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Publication number: 20080179344Abstract: Various embodiments of a fluid collection system having multiple storage chambers are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the system may include a first chamber in fluid communication with a suction source and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber. The second chamber may have a volume less than a volume of the first chamber. The second chamber may also comprise an inlet port for connecting to an external tube. The system may be configured to selectively drain liquid from the second chamber into the first chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2007Publication date: July 31, 2008Inventors: Thomas L. Michaels, Russ A. Johnson, Jeannie Thomas
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Patent number: 7392761Abstract: A pet dish apparatus that includes a spring loaded base unit, on top of which sits a permanent feeding and watering bowl. Multiple disposable bowls are nested in the permanent bowl, which keeps them aligned both vertically and horizontally. A hinged ring like lid that rims the apparatus and clamps down over the disposable bowls and outer top of apparatus to keep bowls in place, keeping them from popping up and keeping them free from food and debris that could be caught in between the disposable bowls and the inner lining of the apparatus. The spring loaded base will allow disposable inserts to rise to top of apparatus as each discarded bowl is removed. The permanent bowl can also be used for feeding when disposable bowls are unavailable. The solid construction of the base, weight of the apparatus and permanent bowl, and rubberized disc at bottom of bowl, will keep the pet dish apparatus stable to the floor.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2005Date of Patent: July 1, 2008Inventors: John Arthur Kujawa, Christine Kujawa
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Patent number: 7353967Abstract: A pallet container has a container wall having an outlet opening and a drainage fixture with a flange. The drainage fixture is connected to the outlet opening in the container wall and fastened by the flange to the container wall. A conductor element is provided to discharge electrical charges from the container. At least one part of the conductor element is arranged between the flange and the container wall.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2002Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Daviplast-Servicos de Consultoria, Sociedade Unipessoal LDAInventor: André Hamm
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Patent number: 7331457Abstract: The cardboard box for containing and dispensing large quantities of wire, especially metal wire for welding, comprises a cubic external container with an open top side, an octagonal-base internal container, fitting snugly into the external container and being destined to contain a coil of wire, and a bag-type wrapper made of a flexible airtight material, which is interposed between the external and the internal containers so as completely to cover the internal container and able to be closed and sealed there-upon.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2005Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: C.I.F.E. S.r.L.Inventor: Giancarlo Cipriani
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Gas-tight or partly gas-permeable transport package, and method and apparatus for manufacturing same
Patent number: 7331481Abstract: A package, comprising an outer package formed from relatively rigid material and an inner package formed from at least two layers of film material, the two layers of film material being gas-tightly connected to each other near their circumference by means of an inherently closed sealing edge, which is formed against a wall part of the outer package.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2001Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: Kappa “GSF” B.V.Inventors: Peter Paul van Eijndhoven, Richard Vos -
Patent number: 7285928Abstract: A container includes a fan that is reversible so air can be removed from the container as a flexible bag is placed into the container and ambient air can be forced into the container when the flexible bag is being removed from the container. This will facilitate placement and removal of a flexible bag in and from the container.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2005Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Inventors: David M. Jolly, Glyndel Jolley
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Patent number: 7204202Abstract: A Pet Dish and Disposable Liner. The dish is durable and washable, but the liner is made from low-cost material such that it can be disposable, if desired. The dish and liner are both aesthetically pleasing, particularly since they resemble a pet's face. The dish and liners are cooperatively designed so that the liner inserted into the dish will not inadvertently be forced out by the eating pet, nor will the liner be allowed to spin within the dish. The dish and liner are also configured so that a stack of liners can be held conveniently within a single dish.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2005Date of Patent: April 17, 2007Inventors: William G. Behun, Gail Dana