Accessible From Parallel, Opposing Planes Patents (Class 220/504)
  • Patent number: 11969065
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to a case for storing two pairs of glasses. The case can include an inner wall including opposing first and second edges, a first endcap positioned adjacent to the first edge of the inner wall, and a second endcap positioned adjacent to the second edge of the inner wall. The case can include a first outer wall extending from the first endcap to the second endcap, and a second outer wall extending from the first endcap to the second endcap. The first and second endcaps, and the first and second outer walls define an enclosure. The inner wall separates the enclosure into two independent compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: THE SUN AND STAR COLLECTIVE LLC
    Inventors: Emily Ann Madara, Caroline Elise O'Keefe
  • Cup
    Patent number: 11737606
    Abstract: A single serve beverage cup, including for a cocktail, is disclosed having a base, a bowl, a seal, a top cover and a bottom cover. The single-serve beverage cup includes a cavity for receiving a miniature liquor bottle for making a cocktail. There are disclosed various embodiments of the bottom cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Calderco Holdings Group, LLC
    Inventor: John P. Calderaio
  • Patent number: 11659945
    Abstract: A single serve beverage cup, including for wine, is disclosed having a base, a bowl, a seal and a cover. The container may also include an outer package and an inner package. There is also disclosed a single serve beverage cup having a cavity for receiving a miniature liquor bottle for making a cocktail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Calderco Holdings Group, LLC
    Inventor: John P. Calderaio
  • Patent number: 11320765
    Abstract: A powder container includes a powder container body having a cylindrical form to store powder. The powder container body includes a conveyer, a large diameter portion, a small diameter portion, and a boundary portion. The conveyer conveys the powder stored in the powder container body in a longitudinal direction of the powder container body. The large outer diameter portion has an outer diameter on a cross section orthogonal to the longitudinal direction. The small outer diameter portion has an outer diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the large outer diameter portion on the cross section. The boundary portion connects the large outer diameter portion and the small outer diameter portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Teruo Shibata, Yuuta Tanaka, Seiji Terazawa
  • Patent number: 11220371
    Abstract: An airplane tray cover multi-compartment holder system and method for holding and transporting a plurality of airplane tray covers. The system and method generally includes a case with a plurality of individual compartments for holding a tray cover isolated from other compartments. Individual compartments are defined by an arrangement of exterior and interior panels and surfaces. Each compartment has a corresponding door that is pivotable between open and closed positions. Each door has a window through which tray covers can be viewed without opening the door. A window may include a movable spring-biased latch for automatically latching the door to a stationary latch on the case as the door closes. The tray covers and compartments may have indicia that uniquely identify them. A tether with magnetic elements on its ends may be selectively attached to the case by joining the magnetic elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: QBSleeves, Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara J. Booth, Cornelia J. Klenk-Quinn, Mario A. Turchi
  • Patent number: 9038840
    Abstract: A multi-compartmented food storage device having a top hermetic storage compartment, a bottom hermetic storage compartment and a central hermetic storage compartment that is interposed there between. Each of the top and bottom compartments being hingedly secured to the central compartment along an upper and lower end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Inventor: Kurt Umholtz
  • Patent number: 8998021
    Abstract: A portable container having two interior lumens, a top cover, and a bottom cover, One of the lumens includes a lower disposal opening for easy disposal of waste items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Inventor: Jannat Saxena
  • Patent number: 8939310
    Abstract: Vessel including a unitary or two-part vessel base having an intermediate wall portion, upper and lower wall portions on opposite sides of the intermediate wall portion, and upper and lower rims adjacent the respective upper and lower wall portions. The upper and intermediate wall portions define an upper chamber space including at least one upper chamber. The lower and intermediate wall portions define a lower chamber space including at least one lower chamber. Inner lids engage with upper and lower lid-receiving portions, respectively, defined by the vessel base to selectively close the upper or lower chamber space. The two-part vessel base has a mating structure to facilitate selective attachment and separation. Outer lids engaged the upper and lower rims independent of the engagement of the inner lids with the vessel base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Inventor: David M Stravitz
  • Patent number: 8915395
    Abstract: A multi-unit storage device wherein two separate compartments are attached together at their bottom portions. The containers are vacuum or otherwise sealed at their top portions such that when the top portions are opened, the seal is broken and access to theproducts contained therein is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Inventor: Gerry Gersovitz
  • Patent number: 8844752
    Abstract: A food plate comprising a first surface, a second surface, and an edge, wherein at least the first surface or each of the first surface and the second surface has a slope, which optionally comprises at least one depression at the bottom of the slope and adjacent to the edge, wherein (i) at least each portion of the edge that is adjacent to the bottom of the slope forms a rim or (ii) substantially all or all of the edge forms a rim and at least each portion of the rim that is adjacent to the bottom of the slope is pronounced or more pronounced than a portion of the rim that is not adjacent to the bottom of the slope; an adapter for a conventional food plate comprising a graduated, optionally flexible, rim, which, upon attachment to the food plate, causes the food-bearing side of the food plate to have a slope; a method of making a food plate; and a method of making an adapter for a conventional food plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Inventors: Seth Sirota, Michele Sirota
  • Publication number: 20140252004
    Abstract: A portable container having two interior lumens, a top cover, and a bottom cover, One of the lumens includes a lower disposal opening for easy disposal of waste items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventor: Jannat Saxena
  • Patent number: 8689998
    Abstract: Liquid containers featuring multiple apertures for accessing the contents in one of a number of selected fashions. In one illustrative embodiment, the container is shaped as a bottle, having a body and neck, with a first aperture at the top of the neck. A flat bottom or base opposite the neck features at least one aperture, such as a traditional soda can opening with a scored section and a tab. In some embodiments, the bottom includes multiple apertures of different sizes, allowing for the selection of an aperture of desired size for a particular application. In some embodiments, the entire bottom may function as a removable lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Inventors: Shane Gowans, Matthew S. Dufala
  • Patent number: 8690001
    Abstract: A drain pan for vehicle axle is adapted for being positioned to a circular margin of a hub. The drain pan includes a front wall, a rear wall, a bottom connecting the front wall and the rear wall therebetween, two lateral walls connecting the front wall and the rear wall therebetween, two cambered walls connecting the bottom and the lateral walls therebetween, and at least one magnetic member. The magnetic member is disposed on an outer surface of the one of the cambered walls. Each cambered wall and the magnetic member contact the circular margin of the hub for positioning the drain pan onto the circular margin by magnetic force. Thereby, the drain pan can be positioned quickly, and the drain pan is able to be utilized on hubs in various sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Inventors: Ying-Chieh Liao, Yu-Kuo Liao
  • Patent number: 8684218
    Abstract: Vessel including a unitary or two-part vessel base having an intermediate wall portion, upper and lower wall portions on opposite sides of the intermediate wall portion, and upper and lower seal rims adjacent the respective upper and lower wall portions. The upper and intermediate wall portions define an upper chamber space including at least one upper chamber. The lower and intermediate wall portions define a lower chamber space including at least one lower chamber. The seal rims include edges configured to provide suction when pressed against a flat surface, preferably when these rims are wet. Lids engage with upper and lower lid-receiving portions, respectively, defined by the vessel base to selectively close the upper or lower chamber space. The two-part vessel base has a mating structure to facilitate selective attachment and separation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Inventor: David M Stravitz
  • Patent number: 8668107
    Abstract: A modular recycling unit comprises a support for supporting a first container. The first container is tiltable between a first position where the interior of the container is accessible and a second position where the interior of the container is inaccessible. The first container is freely removable from the support. A second container is supported on the support such that it is in a stacked relationship relative to the first container. The second container is freely removable from the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Nicholas Decker, Bradley Hooley, David McNamara
  • Patent number: 8640905
    Abstract: A container includes a container body defining a container cavity, the container includes a container top configured to create at least two container openings via at least partial depression of at least two container portions into the cavity defined by the container body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Inventors: Daniel Robert Gibson, Joseph Frank Snecinski, III, Todd Aaron Epstein
  • Publication number: 20130233858
    Abstract: A collection of containers for dispensing food stuffs. This multi-compartmental dispenser comprises a liquid dispenser which doubles as a handle. The design is such that a small child can hold onto the handle while sipping liquids from the handle/straw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventor: Brenda R. Elberg
  • Patent number: 8499960
    Abstract: An integral storage apparatus for containing multiple distinct fluids is disclosed. The integral storage apparatus comprises an outer spherical structure having a plurality of vents, a plurality of spherical layers inside the outer spherical structure, a plurality of tubings designed to insert into the plurality of vents and a capping vent capped onto each of the plurality of tubings. The plurality of vents protrudes from the outer spherical structure and the plurality of tubings is radially arranged on the outer spherical structure. The plurality of spherical layers has a concentric arrangement inside the outer spherical structure and each of the plurality of spherical layers includes at least one opening for receiving the plurality of tubings. The integral storage apparatus is adaptable to store multiple fluids thereby providing iterations of multiple fluids stored within to a user at the same time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Inventors: Carrie Paterson, Robert Philip Maiden
  • Patent number: 8459448
    Abstract: My match container and striker for a match handle or holder enables self-sufficient functionality. It does so by incorporating match containment and striking within the application device itself. No secondary component such as a disconnected box of matches is necessary. Within one device a match can be lit and applied with convenience, efficacy, and safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Inventor: Gregory Desi Bussone
  • Publication number: 20130134161
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dual compartment package for dispensing of fluids, the package having oppositely disposed end portions, and a central portion, the package having a first compartment in one end portion, and a second compartment in the other end portion, each compartment having a proximal and distal end relative to the central portion of the package, with an aperture positioned at the distal end of each compartment, and one or more partitions separating the compartments at their proximal ends. The package permits convenient storage and dispensing of two fluid components intended for use together, for example, condiments, or cosmetic products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Inventor: Lawrence Fogel
  • Patent number: 8353421
    Abstract: A container includes a body portion having a side wall and a base wall, a first lid, and a second lid. The first lid is removably mounted to the side wall and the body portion and the first lid forms a first compartment. The second lids is connected to the body portion along a hinge and forms at least a part of the base of the container. The body portion and the second lid form a second compartment which is located on the opposite side of the base wall to the first compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Nicolas Rosazza, Ashley Mark Salter
  • Publication number: 20120292325
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a welding wire feeder enclosure, the enclosure including a front, a rear, a top, and a bottom forming a perimeter of the enclosure. The enclosure further includes opposing side openings separated by a width of the enclosure, each of the side openings being adapted for receiving a side panel. Particular embodiments further include a divider panel extending substantially between the front, rear, top, and bottom, and positioned along an intermediate portion of the width of the enclosure to divide an internal volume of the enclosure into a service side and a user side, the divider panel being formed monolithically with the front, rear, top, and bottom of the enclosure, the divider panel further including an integral spindle shaft location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventors: Edward A. Enyedy, Kenneth Justice, Michael Kindig, Jason Leach, Luke Petrila
  • Patent number: 8225955
    Abstract: A container for a direct-application personal care product comprises a first compartment having a first opening, the first compartment being configured to contain therein a multiple-use amount of a personal care product for direct application of the product through the first opening to a personal body part; a second compartment having a second opening, the second compartment being configured to contain a limited-use amount of the product for direct application of the product through the second opening to a personal body part; and a removable cover for each compartment that covers the opening of the compartment to seal the product in the compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Balm Chicky, Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Moskow, Abby J. Schwalb
  • Patent number: 8146627
    Abstract: Modular pillboxes that include at least one one-way passage through which pills, materials or other articles can be pushed through and into and underlying interior compartment of the modular pillboxes. The modular pillboxes include coupling structure by which the modular pillbox can be coupled to a loading tray and/or additional modular pillboxes. The modular pillboxes include lids that can be opened to access pills, materials or other articles that are loaded therein through the one-way passages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Inventor: Robert Mazur
  • Patent number: 8006859
    Abstract: A dispensing device comprising a housing having an upper loading chamber, a dispensing chamber located beneath the loading chamber and a gate movable between a first, open position and second, closed position to allow selective communication of the loading chamber and the dispensing chamber, entry to the lower chamber being by way of a door, the device further comprising a lock which prevents the door from opening when the gate is in the open position and which prevents opening of the gate, when the door is open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Inventor: Stephen William Clarke
  • Publication number: 20110121002
    Abstract: A multi-compartment food storage container is adapted for stand-alone use or for use in a lunchbox or lunch bag. The container includes a lower portion defining a plurality of compartments, an upper portion defining at least one compartment pivotably connected in a sealing engagement to the lower portion and a cover hingably connected to seal the upper portion. The compartments are suitable for storing food items in a sanitary manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventor: Stephanie Stiller
  • Patent number: 7874449
    Abstract: A thermoformed dispensing container comprises a plastic tray with a dispensing cavity having side walls that include a circular radial side wall portion with a gap, and a disc-shaped thermoformed plastic lid positioned for rotation within the circular radial side wall portion of the tray, the lid having side walls that include a door. The dispensing container can be placed in an open condition by rotating the lid to align the door of the lid with the gap of the tray, or in a closed position by moving the door of the lid away from the gap of the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Plastic Ingenuity, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen B. Studee, Robert G. LaMasney
  • Patent number: 7723943
    Abstract: A receiving method is provided comprising the following steps. First, a receiving device is provided, wherein the receiving device comprises a chamber, a plurality of spacers, a spacer moving module, a first cover unit, a second cover unit, a control unit and an input interface. Then, an order is inputted to the input surface, wherein the input surface sends a control signal according to the order, and the control unit controls movements of the first cover unit, the second cover unit and the spacer moving module according to the control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Chung-Yang Fu, Wei-Chen Lee
  • Publication number: 20100078436
    Abstract: A fluid container is described herein. The fluid container generally includes a first end, a second end, a first opening disposed at the first end, a second opening disposed at the second end, at least two caps adapted for securing the first opening and the second opening, a divider disposed proximate a center of the bottle. The at least two end caps provided with a flat end and support structure up the a diameter of the container and also including an integrated, hinged fluid port adapted to provide access to fluid contained in the fluid container, said at least two end caps adapted for securing the first opening and the second threaded portals and to support the fluid container upright when stood on its ends and on at least one of said at least two end caps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventors: Marie Aurora Winchell, Luis M. Ortiz
  • Publication number: 20100078341
    Abstract: A container includes: a body portion having a side wall and a base wall, the container further including a first lid and a second lid, wherein the first lid and the second lid are both removably attached to the side wall. The body portion and the first lid form a first compartment. The body portion and the second lid form a second compartment. The first compartment and the second compartment are located on opposite sides of the base wall, which may be convex in one of the compartments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: Phillip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Jakob Rasmussen, Lukas Avall
  • Patent number: 7686180
    Abstract: A pivoted tray storage apparatus having a parallelepiped base, the base having a base compartment. Each base end has a concave endpiece. A shelf is extended from the bottom of each concave endpiece, a pneumatic cylinder vertically disposed upon each shelf. A pair of opposed pivoted trays with compartments are pivotally disposed above the base, each tray outer end having a convex endpiece for fit to the base concave endpieces. Each tray convex endpiece is fitted with a plunger for fit to the pneumatic cylinders, respectively, providing cushioned up and down travel of trays. Trays are selectively held in an open position by a channel in each base endpiece and a spine in each tray endpiece. Further pairs of trays are optionally provided to pivotally fit above the first tray pair, successively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Inventors: Kenneth S. MacDonald, Anne-Marie MacDonald
  • Publication number: 20090223999
    Abstract: A container has openings at each end and has two compartments for holding two complementary materials. The container stands on either end and can dispense one of the two materials from each end. In one embodiment the container is separable into two individual containers. The individual containers are attached together using various means such as shrink wrap material, perforated strips, interlocking sections and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2008
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventors: Daniel Jason Hill, James Brian Fordham
  • Publication number: 20080217193
    Abstract: A golf bag for carrying a plurality of golf clubs in an organized fashion, comprising an elongated rigid or soft-sided container having a plurality of compartmentalized golf club receiving holes positioned partially around the perimeter of the top for holding the various golf clubs. A storage area comprised of a series of drawers or storage compartments are arranged vertically along one side of the golf bag wherein the golf club receiving compartments are positioned partially around the perimeter of the storage area. A pair of extendable stand-to legs and optional extensible handle and dolly may be further integrated into the design. A cart (either powered or manually pulled) may be securely attached to the bottom of the golf bag, wherein the drive means and battery are received within a central raised portion of the cart, complementary to a recess on the bottom of the golf bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Jatin Amin
  • Publication number: 20080185854
    Abstract: A portable container for faeces having a body provided with a first chamber and a second chamber. The first chamber is provided with a first closure which in a first position allows access to the first chamber and in a second position seals the first chamber. The second chamber is provided with an opening which allows access to the second chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventor: Neil Bell
  • Patent number: 7287656
    Abstract: The container 10 of the preferred embodiment comprises an outer shell 12 and an inner membrane 14 which cooperatively define a first compartment 16 and a second compartment 18. The first compartment 16 defines a first opening 20, through which the first compartment 16 receives a consumable liquid. The second compartment 18 defines a second opening 22, through which the second compartment 18 receives a second liquid. The first compartment 16 and the second compartment 18 are shaped and arranged such that greater than 50% of the surface area of the second compartment 18 is located adjacent to the first compartment 16. Alternatively, the first compartment 16 and the second compartment 18 may be shaped and arranged such that the first compartment 16 substantially surrounds at least a portion of the second compartment 18.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Blue Clover Design, LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. Guilford, III, Peter Ethan Staples
  • Patent number: 7124883
    Abstract: A package or container for holding two or more types or brands of smoking articles, such as cigarettes, having a generally rectangular shape with two openings on opposite sides of the container and a method of making the same is disclosed. The container has two lids, a body, and a separation member that divides the container into two or more compartments, each filled with smoking articles. The lids are made of metal and are hinged to the body on opposite ends of the container using strap hinges made of a paper or foil laminate, and contain printed information such as text and logos. The separation member includes raised portions to hold the smoking articles securely within the compartments and each compartment is sealed with a layer of film that may be pulled up and off of the container compartment using a tab attached to the sealing layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Inventors: Timothy Frederick Thomas, Barry Smith Fagg
  • Patent number: 7121404
    Abstract: An assembled multi-functional shoebox comprises at least one rectangular box body. The rectangular box body further comprises a frame having a cruciform structure with each end having a right-angled isosceles triangle supporting plate; an upper cover firmly secured to an upper end of the frame; a lower cover firmly secured to a lower end of the frame; a plurality of doors between the upper cover and lower cover; a supporting plate; a hollow short shaft being protruded from the supporting plate; the supporting plate being rotatable; a seat being a drawer; a steel ball bearing being a center of the seat; a fan being installed below the bearing; a heat dissipating device and an ozone generator being supported by a supporter; a drawer for placing liquid, powdered deodorants, aromatics, the drawer having a plurality of small chambers arranged around a space of the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Inventor: Yung-Kuang Huang
  • Patent number: 7108150
    Abstract: A tubular member is releasably mounted on a base and encircles a trash bag that rests on the base. Once the trash bag is filled, the tubular member is released from the base and removed from the filled trash bag. The filled trash bag can then be removed and discarded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Inventors: Jason C. Rouse, Lindsey Jo Rouse
  • Patent number: 6989168
    Abstract: A container for vending single servings of beverages and snack foods, includes a liquid-impermeable wall providing a compartment for the beverage. An inside section of the wall defines a recess isolated from the compartment and open to the container exterior at the bottom. Near the upper end of the recess, the inside wall diameter is decreased in steps, to frictionally engage a leading edge region of a snack-food cartridge or other product inserted into the recess. A pull tab between the cartridge and the recess is accessible to remove the cartridge. Alternatively, a cartridge wrapper can be shaped to provide a pull tab component. The preferred snack-food cartridge includes a compliant thin film or foil wrapping surrounding a stack of cookies, a bar, or other snack food. In alternative arrangements, the container has a vertical slot for viewing a cartridge inserted into the recess, or is formed with horizontal top and bottom wall sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Inventor: Lonnie J. Fahey
  • Patent number: 6568555
    Abstract: A garbage receptacle with incorporated liner compartment including a container having an open upper end, a closed lower end, and a surrounding side wall therebetween. The container includes an intermediate lateral wall disposed upwardly of the closed lower end whereby a storage compartment is formed between the intermediate sliding shelf and the closed lower end. The surrounding side wall has an opening therein exposing the storage compartment. The opening has a removable access panel disposed therein. The storage compartment is dimensioned for holding a box of garbage liners therein. The intermediate sliding shelf has a central aperture therethrough, whereby a single liner is fed through the aperture to be extended up over the open upper end of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Inventor: Charles LoCascio
  • Patent number: 6568550
    Abstract: A plastic container is constituted by upper and lower tank members and a filter. The filter has a cylinder portion, upper and lower flanges fixed to both ends of the cylinder portion respectively. The upper flange of the filter has a cylindrical flange portion engaged with inner surfaces of butt portions of the upper and lower tank members. Further, a clamped portion is formed on an outer periphery of the cylindrical flange portion and is clamped by the butt portions. The upper and lower tank members are fixedly connected by a plastic band which is formed by executing an injection welding on an outer peripheral portion including the butt portions and the clamped portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Unisia Jecs Corporation
    Inventor: Kazuyuki Takiguchi
  • Publication number: 20020179478
    Abstract: A compact portable pack for holding diapers, wet baby wipes, and reclosable disposable bags. The pack comprises a container base of plastic material comprising a rectangular sidewall and a partition wall. The rectangular sidewall extends between two opposing ends and includes pairs of parallel sides. The partition wall intersects all sides separating the container base into a wipe compartment at one end and a diaper compartment at the other end. The wipe compartment holds wet baby wipes while the diaper compartment holds diapers. Lids of plastic material are integrally hinged to the rectangular on different sides and at opposite ends of the container base. Each lid is movable between open and closed positions. In the closed position the lids engage the container base to close the diaper compartment and wipe compartment. A resilient clip is supported by the lid covering the diaper compartment and retains reclosable disposable bags.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventor: Brian Silvers
  • Patent number: 6390319
    Abstract: A beverage container volume is exposed to magnetic fields associated with a permanent magnet. A beverage container volume is exposed to a permanent magnet incorporated into a beverage container cap, bottom, collar, holder or overlayer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Inventor: Sun Yu
  • Patent number: 6145685
    Abstract: A container comprising a main container and at least one sub-container stored in the main container. The opening of the sub-container is closed by a cap, and this cap is also used so as to close the opening of main container with the sub-container attached to the cap inside the main container. The main container, preferably a hollow cylinder, may have both ends opened, so that two sub-containers are stored therein so that each one of the two sub-containers is closed by separate caps and the separate caps to which the two sub-containers attached are then mounted to the open ends of the main container, thus closing the open ends. The exteriors of the caps may be differently marked so that, for instance, the order of use of the contents of the two sub-containers is indicated to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Assignee: Surluster Inc.
    Inventor: Roderick Antonio Dick
  • Patent number: 6138687
    Abstract: A cosmetic jar and storage device comprises a substantially cylindrical body having a first recess for holding cosmetic and a second recess for holding an applicator. The recesses are separated by a transverse member into individual compartments. A pin-hinged base maintains the applicator in the lower compartment. The base may be swung completely open to facilitate viewing with an internally mounted mirror. The base and in alternate embodiments the cap are hinged on one side of the device while a recessed portion on the other side facilitates opening of the force fit base and cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Assignee: Charles Chang
    Inventors: Robert J. Sheffler, Charles Chang
  • Patent number: 6105812
    Abstract: A dual chamber container is described. A centrally positioned cone shaped divider separates the volume of the container into two equal sections so as to better preserve beverage carbonation and therefore beverage flavor over a longer period of time. The unique shape and placement of the divider within the container also distributes the weight of the contents so as to prevent "top heaviness". The container is cylindrical in shape with parallel symmetrical ends for stability when standing upright at either end. A centrally positioned spout with threaded cap is situated at both ends within a well area formed by extensions of the cylindrical wall portion of the container. A convenient pour arch and two finger carry aperture is formed within the walls at the well area at both ends. Bottle stability is increased together with spill protection, easy pouring, and convenient portability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Inventor: Dennis Riordan
  • Patent number: 6053401
    Abstract: A container is disclosed, including an outer shell with an integral handle and two flexible bags within the outer shell. The outer shell has a top, a bottom and sidewalls. The outer shell also defines two openings on opposing walls. Each of the bags within the outer shell defines an aperture sealed to and surrounded by a mouth, which defines a fluid passageway from the interior of the corresponding mouth to the outside of the container. The mouth is sized and shaped such that fluid can be poured through the mouth from a source having an outlet spaced above the mouth. The handle extends outwardly from the top of the outer shell and has sufficient strength to provide essentially all support for the container when the bags are filled with liquid in either of two positions: in the first position, one of the openings is facing upwards; in the second position, each of the openings is facing sideward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Assignee: J & M Coffee Container Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Jared P. Andrews, Sr.
  • Patent number: 5803254
    Abstract: The tool case provides storage compartments which may be used by the purchaser to store additional items which might be employed in conjunction with the tools stored in the tool case. The underside of the box portion of the tool case is recessed and a number of containers are pivotably mounted within the recess to provide the user with multiple storage compartments. The containers are all connected to a gang bar to allow them to pivot in unison from a closed position to an open position. When the containers are in the closed position, their outer faces form a single plane which is flush with and parallel to the bottom of the box portion, allowing the user to place rest the bottom of the case securely on a work table or other flat surface. When the containers are in an open position, the outer face of each container projects outwardly exposing the opening and thus allowing the user to place items into or remove items from the containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Assignee: Maxtech, Inc.
    Inventor: Kailash C. Vasudeva
  • Patent number: 5765712
    Abstract: A two can beverage holder including a tubular shaped main cylinder section having a cylinder shaped container compartment formed therein that has an end opening at a first and at a second end thereof, an end cap positionable over either end opening of the main cylinder section, a snap-on carry strap detachably fastenable to the main cylinder section, a snap-on cap strap detachably fastenable between the end cap and the main cylinder section, a zippered pouch detachably securable to the end cap, and a compartment divider member sized to fit within and divide the container compartment of the main cylinder section, the compartment divider member including a washer shaped top section having a first centrally located air flow tube hole, a washer shaped bottom section having a second centrally located air flow tube hole, a tubular shaped air flow tube connected between the first and second air flow tube holes, and a flexible wall member having a first portion permanently secured between perimeter edges of the botto
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Inventors: Dana Skinner, Susie Skinner
  • Patent number: 5725118
    Abstract: A container for holding product therein during shipment and comprises a body including a base, rigid side walls and a removable cover. The body has at least one open side and a first product grid is positioned in the body and forms a first plurality of generally horizontally disposed product bins. The product bins have outside open ends and are disposed such that the outside open ends face outwardly of an open side of the container for horizontally receiving a product to be shipped and for providing horizontal access to the product from a side of the container. A second plurality of bins is juxtaposed with the first plurality and flexible wall is positioned between the two bin pluralities to form end walls for the bins. The flexible end walls create an expansible bin. The container body also includes a mounting structure thereon for securing at least one additional rigid side wall to the body for forming a container body closed on all sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventors: Charles L. Slager, William J. Vroon, Brian E. Bouwens