Compartments Fold Together Patents (Class 220/520)
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Patent number: 11738444Abstract: An example storage chest is provided. The example storage chest may include a box portion and a lid. The box portion may include a front wall, a rear wall, and a floor attached to the front and rear walls to form a primary compartment for storage of items. The lid may include a front panel, a rear panel, and a top panel attached to the front a rear panels. The rear panel may be pivotably coupled to the rear wall of the box portion. The front panel, the rear panel, and the top panel may define a secondary compartment within the lid for storage of items. The secondary compartment may include a lid storage compartment comprising a hingedly affixed door.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2022Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: APEX BRANDS, INC.Inventors: Richard A. Samsel, Jonathan Eziquiel-Shriro, Matthew Poppe, Jason Mars, Michael Taber
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Patent number: 10821597Abstract: A multidimensional storage system is disclosed that provides optimal accessibility, flexibility, and adaptability. The storage system can include an elevated v-shape that can position storage containers closer to an angler's sides. The angled shape of the storage system can facilitate easier access to storage containers stored behind an angler. A bulk storage space provided in storage system can be used to stow items. The storage system can include a waterproof compartment in its base for dry storage.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2018Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: PLANO MOLDING COMPANY, LLCInventors: Ryan R. Berger, James H. Lua, Ludwin M. Mora, Clark P. McCune, John H. Whalen, Raymond R. Harpham, Sean W. Svendsen
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Patent number: 10743633Abstract: A tool holder includes a body including a first half and a second half. The first half and the second half define an opening at a proximal end and an appliance cavity therebetween. A rotation element couples the first half of the body to the second half of the body. The first half and the second half are rotatable about an axis of rotation defined by the rotation element from a first configuration to a second configuration. In the first configuration the first half and the second half are in a facing relationship and define a cavity therebetween. In the second configuration the first half and the second half are in an end-to-end relationship and aligned on a longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2018Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Polder Products, LLCInventors: Kerry Cooper, Luke Johnson
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Patent number: 10399501Abstract: A cargo area storage system including: a foldable cover assembly including: first and second substantially rectangular panels in a parallel relationship and being pivotally connected such that the panels can fold in relation to one another to form the cover assembly into an erect configuration or to have a common plane configuration; a storage container affixed to the second panel, the storage container having one or more storage compartments, the storage container being a foldable, top open container; and where, when the first and second panels are in the erect configuration, the storage container can be made into an unfolded configuration to establish the one or more storage compartments to store one or more items, and where, when the first and second panels are in the common plane configuration, the storage container can be made into a folded configuration and concealed from the cargo area.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2018Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Pamela Flores Marin, Gustavo Eduardo Valencia Cruz, Frederick Pastrana Dominguez, Sandra Irais Nieto Gonzalez
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Patent number: 9248566Abstract: A tool housing case includes a main body case, for holding a power tool, for example, and an accessory case, for holding a power tool accessory, for example, which accessory case is connectable to the main body case on a handle side of the main body case near a main body case handle. The accessory case has an opening that can be selectively closed by a cover element. A space is provided between the handle and the accessory case for receiving a user's hand when the handle is gripped, and when a user's hand is not gripping the handle, this space allows access to the accessory case.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2013Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Makita CorporationInventors: Tooru Horiyama, Naoto Akiyama, Yukiyasu Okouchi, Shinya Bito, Kiyozumi Kokawa
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Publication number: 20150076154Abstract: A releasable closure provides for the opening and closing of a package assembly which accommodates a plurality of elongate consumable products. The assembly includes a package housing for supporting the products. The package housing includes a first product accommodating compartment and a second product accommodating compartment separated by a hinge. Each of the product accommodating compartments has an open end adjacent the hinge. The product accommodating compartments are foldable about the hinge in a book-like fashion. The releasable closure is applied to each compartment and positioned to be in aligned facing relationship for mutual engagement upon closably folding the compartments about the hinge.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: Kerri Clark, Brian Hawthorne, Maximiliano Rodriguez, Allen S. Aldridge, Simon Richard Gainey
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Patent number: 8978912Abstract: A body of a collapsible shipping tote extends around an interior space of the tote while erected. The body has a series of body panels that are respectively foldably connected to one another so that the body can be reconfigured between the erected configuration and a collapsed configuration. The tote has end assemblies that each have an end panel and flaps respectively foldably connected to edges of the end panel. Each of the end assemblies is configured for being moved between an open configuration for opening a respective end of the body while the body is in the erected configuration, and a closed configuration for closing the respective end of the body while the body is in the erected configuration. Fasteners releasably secure the flaps to the body for releasably securing the body in the erected configuration.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2013Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Response Holdings CorporationInventor: Brett B. Kraeling
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Publication number: 20140374302Abstract: Toiletries and accessories cases are disclosed which are substantially compliant with TSA 3-1-1 regulations. An exemplary case includes: a substantially flexible body; a first compartment coupled to or integrated with the body for holding liquids, gels or aerosols and having about a one-quart interior volume (e.g., 1±25%), the first compartment having a first front panel and at least a portion of a first rear panel which are substantially clear or otherwise substantially optically transparent, and further having a zippered closure coupled to a top panel; and a second compartment coupled to or integrated with the body, with the second compartment having a second, substantially clear front panel and a second rear panel. Representative embodiments may also include a hanger coupled to the body; a fastener coupled to the body; and/or a third compartment. The first and second compartments may further include indicia for, respectively, liquids and non-liquids.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Slobodan S. Zivanovic
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Publication number: 20140361018Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for making a multi-compartment package on a form, fill, and seal machine. Two pairs of heat sealing jaws are provided below a product delivery tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2013Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Eduard EDWARDS, Joseph Paul SAGEL
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Patent number: 8714355Abstract: A container system includes a plurality of containers, a plurality of container receiving regions, a plurality of base unit latches, and a base unit. Each base unit latch is arranged to latch an associated one of the containers at least partially within an associated one of the container receiving regions. The containers may be transported separately from the base unit, and may be used to store tools and other accessories. In one embodiment of the container system, each base unit latch comprises a resilient latch member connected to the base unit. The resilient latch member is biased into a lock position to engage a lock engagement portion on an associated one of the containers. The resilient latch member may be movable against the bias to a release position wherein the associated container is able to be removed from the associated container receiving region.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2009Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.Inventor: Jin Chi Huang
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Publication number: 20140008258Abstract: A package for containing and dispensing contents includes a magnetic closure. The package defines a package interior for accommodating the contents. A pair of package portions defines an opening for accessing the package interior. The magnetic closure includes magnetic material which is placed on at least one of the packaging portions for permitting reopenable closure of the packaging portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: KRAFT FOODS GLOBAL BRANDS LLCInventors: Kerri Clark, Brian Hawthorne, Maximiliano Rodriguez, Allen Sydney Aldridge, Christopher J. Feltman, Alejamdra Buitrago, Simon richard Gainey
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Patent number: 8602246Abstract: A dual-chamber container with independent or combined access includes two individual chambers made of a breach-able material such as, but not limited to, a paper product. The container can be made from a unitary blank that is foldable to create a substantially triangular body. The triangular body includes a first and a second superimposed triangular chamber, each chamber having a distinct interior space for holding a dispensable substance. A first and a second access fin are positioned at each of a respective first and a second corner of the body, each access fin contiguous with a respective one of the first and the second chamber. The interior space of each chamber is individually accessible by removing a respective one of the access fins, thereby breaching it's respective chamber.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2010Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Inventor: Daniel M. Frohwein
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Patent number: 8602243Abstract: A flexible, collapsible semi-bulk container for storing and transporting content is provided. The container has the strength to hold up to two tons of contents while being stacked up to five high. The container is also collapsible for ease of storage and transport. In some embodiments, the container includes swing walls that provide support to the side walls when positioned substantially adjacent to them. In another embodiment, the container includes partial swing walls that support cassettes for dividing the container into smaller compartments. In a still further embodiment, the container includes an interior baffle for dividing the container into smaller compartments.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2011Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Composite Containers LLCInventor: Andrew Hunter
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Publication number: 20130233859Abstract: A package (10) for storing and dispensing a consumable product (24, 34) includes a first compartment (20) and a second compartment (30) that are hingedly and detachably attached by a first connection member (40) such as a perforated hinge, and a second connection member (52, 54, 56) that is removably attached to the compartments (20, 30). In a preferred embodiment, the second connection member includes a tear-strip (52) with one or more lines of weakness (60, 62). A related method for configuring and using such a package is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2011Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventor: Kristy Safarik
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Publication number: 20130228487Abstract: A portable organizer for medications containing pockets that are subdivided into compartments. Each compartment may be configured to store a single administration of medication, like a morning or evening set of medications. A pocket stores all medications to be taken in a day. Each pocket is closed using a closure like a zipper that allows a user to sequentially open two compartments in sequence. One embodiment of the organizer has enough pockets to store and organize an entire week's worth of medications, plus additional pills that can include vitamins and other supplements.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2012Publication date: September 5, 2013Inventor: Sara Gorman
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Patent number: 8517196Abstract: A positioning structure for a clipboard contains a first cover and a second cover. Two grooves are formed on a connection of the first cover and the second cover. The first cover includes two first recesses, and the second cover includes two second recesses, two retainers are attached in the two first recess and the two second recess. The first cover also includes a first slot, a second slot, and a third slot. The second cover also includes a first notch, a second notch, and a third notch. Each of plural positioning members includes an integrally formed abutting block, an actuating section, a first inserting piece, two second inserting pieces, and a cutout. The plural positioning members are inserted in or removed from the first slot, the second slot, the third slot, the first notch, the second notch, the third notch by using a plurality of first inserting pieces.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2011Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Inventor: Chun Yuan Chang
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Patent number: 8499956Abstract: A collapsible container assembly comprising a folding container having at least four walls, with the at least four walls being pivotable relative to each other to allow the folding container to collapse in a parallelogram motion, and an inside cellular structure connected to the at least four walls. The cellular structure comprises a plurality of interconnected panels forming a plurality of cells, with the panels being formed of soft, deformable material. The folding container can be folded with the inside cellular structure therein such that the collapsible container assembly will be substantially flat when the folding container is moved to a collapsed position.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2008Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: ITB Packaging LLCInventors: Colton Westrate, Calvin Kortman, Jim Piesko
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Patent number: 8499952Abstract: The invention relates to a transport container (1) consisting of a bottom part (2) and lateral walls (3, 4) extending perpendicularly therefrom. The transport container has cut-outs (7) provided in the bottom region for receiving with accurate fit the goods to be transported, and also a further support means for the goods above the bottom region. The support means is formed by an intermediate wall (10) that can be positioned vertically and fixed laterally to the corresponding lateral walls (4) and to the bottom part (2).Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Georg Utz Holding AGInventors: Axel Ritzberger, Dirk Schoenrock, Wolfgang Faust, Juergen Schink, Uwe Wojtkowski
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Patent number: 8499955Abstract: An apparatus for at least one of the transport, storage, and display of one or more items of at least one of apparel and accessories is provided. The apparatus includes at least one crib defined by a bottom plate, a back plate, and first and second side plates, each of the at least one crib for having disposed therein one or more items of at least one of apparel and accessories. The at least one crib includes the bottom plate that is one of square and rectangular in shape, the back plate that is one of square and rectangular in shape, and the first and second side plates that have the same shape and that are facing each other. Each of the back plate and first and second side plates are perpendicular to the bottom plate. One edge of each of the back plate and first and second side plates is coupled to a respective one edge of the bottom plate. One edge of each of first and second side plates is coupled to a respective one edge of the back plat.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Inventors: Kristin Marie Raffone Vazquez, Robert Gooch, Douglas D. Stout
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Publication number: 20130193148Abstract: The present invention relates to a foldable planter or holder. The planter or holder of the present invention includes one or more foldable compartments defined by an array of panels. Each compartment includes one or more upright panels to form an upright core; one or more movable panels to form a trough used for planting or storing belongings; and one or more fold lines, wherein at least one fold line is between the one or more upright panels and the one or more movable panels. In an embodiment, each panel is attached to at least one adjacent panel along a fold line. When the planter or holder is not in use, the movable panel pair folds at a fold line between the upright panel and the movable panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: August 1, 2013Inventor: Joseph F. Fula
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Patent number: 8459489Abstract: An organizer container includes a fabric body movable into an expanded configuration, wherein the body defines a bottom and above the bottom, a parallelepiped-shaped enclosure divided into three compartments by first and second parallelepiped-shaped divider panels spaced from each other and perpendicularly oriented relative to the bottom. The container also can be moved into a first partially expanded configuration wherein only two compartments are established, with the first divider panel being held substantially flush against a first end wall of the body by a first holding mechanism. The second divider panel likewise may be moved flush against the second end wall and both divider panels can be moved together to entirely collapse the container. A stiffener can be moved within the enclosure to be sandwiched lengthwise between a divider panel and an end wall and/or between two divider panels.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Profound Products, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Lee Potts, Debra Lee Potts
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Patent number: 8420999Abstract: An optical proximity sensor is provided that comprises an infrared light emitter operably connected to and driven by a light emitter driving circuit and a light detector operably connected to and driven by a detector sensing circuit. A metal housing or shield formed of metal and comprising first and second apertures surrounds the light emitter and the light detector such that at least a first portion of light emitted by the light detector passes through the first aperture, and at least a second portion of the first portion of light reflected from an object of interest in proximity to the sensor passes through the second aperture for detection by the light detector. The metal housing or shield further comprises first and second modules within which the light detector and light detector are disposed, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2009Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Avago Technologies ECBU IP (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: James Costello, Wee Sin Tan
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Publication number: 20120267366Abstract: A foldable storage box comprises a soft walled body open at its top end and closed at the opposing end, a top frame being mounted with the walled body and contiguous to the open top end, and a bottom frame being mounted with the walled body and contiguous to the closed opposing end; wherein the top frame are provided with attachment elements respectively on its bottom and side surfaces, the bottom frame are provided with attachment elements respectively on its top and side surfaces, such that separate boxes can be held in stacks or side by side with the attachment elements. A plurality of supporting bars are provided within the walled body to each serve as a support between the top and bottom frames to form a container. The supporting bars can be detached from the both frames to enable the walled body to be folded into a flat pack.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2011Publication date: October 25, 2012Inventor: WEN-TSAN WANG
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Patent number: 8251249Abstract: A clam-shell container system can include first and second container pieces that are hingedly connected. The first container piece can include a perimeter and a hangable tab, the hangable tab having an opening configured to receive a rod. The hinge connection can be perforated, such that it breaks upon actuation of the hangable tab to open the container system. The second container piece can include a cutout in proximity to the hinge connection and the hangable tab. Accordingly, the cutout can provide clearance for the rotation of the hangable tab beyond the hinge connection. Further, the second container piece can have a perimeter having a shape substantially similar to the perimeter of the first container piece. The perimeters can form a substantial seal in combination.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2009Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: PWP IndustriesInventor: Terry Vovan
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Patent number: 8146766Abstract: A container of sheet plastic reveals when it has been opened after a clerk loaded it with food. The container has a base (12) and lid (14) that remain latched together until they are separated at an initial opening region (40) where the lid has a radially-outward projecting lid tab (44) and the base has a tear-away part (52) with a blocker (60) that blocks access to the lid tab. The blocker surrounds the radially outward edge and opposite sides of the tab. The blocker prevents access to the lid tab to lift it to open the container until the tear-away part (52) is torn along a tear line (81). The fact that the tear-away part is torn away, reveals that the container has been tampered with.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: PWP IndustriesInventors: Terry Vovan, Jimmy Pho, Lauren Yee, Leon D. Rosen
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Patent number: 8016075Abstract: A paint tray has side walls with hook-shaped extensions which are engageable with a rung of a ladder to enable the paint tray to be hung therefrom. The side walls also have wall-like extensions adjacent the opposite end. The base has an extension extending between the wall-like extensions and having a reversely bent portion to form a paint reservoir when the paint tray is upright. The wall-like extensions have hook-shaped portions adjacent the upper front edge of the paint reservoir which are engageable with a rung of a ladder with the paint reservoir behind the rung when the hook-shaped extensions are engaged with a higher rung.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2005Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Inventor: Norman R. Pohl
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Publication number: 20110198354Abstract: A dual-chamber container with independent or combined access includes two individual chambers made of a breach-able material such as, but not limited to, a paper product. The container can be made from a unitary blank that is foldable to create a substantially triangular body. The triangular body includes a first and a second superimposed triangular chamber, each chamber having a distinct interior space for holding a dispensable substance. A first and a second access fin are positioned at each of a respective first and a second corner of the body, each access fin contiguous with a respective one of the first and the second chamber. The interior space of each chamber is individually accessible by removing a respective one of the access fins, thereby breaching it's respective chamber. Both chambers are simultaneously accessible by opening both of the first and the second chambers adjacent a third corner of the triangular body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2010Publication date: August 18, 2011Inventor: Daniel M. Frohwein
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Patent number: 7673747Abstract: The invention provides a container which can store a product which is constituted of a plurality of devices therein integrally and in a compact manner, and can also facilitate the packing of the product. A molded pulp container includes a storing recessed portion which has an opening at an upper surface thereof and is molded in conformity with a shape of a first material to be stored, a partition portion which is connected to the brim portion of the opening of the storing recessed portion and is foldable toward the storing recessed portion side to be placed on at least a portion of the brim portion of the storing recessed portion and, at the same time, forms a base on which a second material to be stored is placed, and a lid portion which is molded in conformity with a shape of the second material to be stored and is connected to the brim portion formed on the storing recessed portion and is folded to the storing recessed portion side to cover the partition portion from above.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2006Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Sony computer Entertainment Inc.Inventor: Kenji Yoda
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Patent number: 7665625Abstract: A molded container and closure latch mechanism include a top portion and bottom portion which are connected by a hinge which biases the top away from the bottom unless the latch mechanism is engaged. The latch mechanism is pivotally connected to the top. It engages a molded contoured segment on the bottom to secure the container in a closed position. Anomalies on the top surface of the latch mechanism provide a convenience to the user in locating pressure points for opening and closing the container. A separator can be used internal to the container to create two separate compartments. In one adaptation the interior surface can include raised protrusions which permit contents such as a soap bar to be raised off from the surface. Other modifications too the interior can be effected to accommodate a wide variety of products. The containers can be provided in a grouping with relative dimensions suitable to store a wide variety of personal effects.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2006Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Inventors: James L. Rothstein, Robert Z. Rothstein, Daniel J. Lewis, William A. Jaremko
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Patent number: 7661558Abstract: A sachet may include at least two sealed compartments. The sachet may include first and second opposite main walls, a partition separating an inside of the sachet into two compartments, and first and second foldable side walls situated on respective sides of the partition.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2005Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: L'OrealInventor: Vincent De Laforcade
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Publication number: 20090250368Abstract: A closeable container for storing and protecting materials having moveable internal partitions extending radially and longitudinally creating at least two independent adjustable internal chambers within which stored materials are kept separated and are individually accessed for adding and dispensing purposes. In a substantially cylindrical embodiment of the instant device, separators forming the internal compartments are rotatable, thereby allowing self-adjustment of the volume of the internal compartments to accommodate materials of differing sizes, shapes and quantities. The weight and size of the confined materials force the compartments of the container to automatically adjust volume when added or dispensed. Means are presented which preclude commingling of materials between compartments during access. Transparent sides facilitate identification of stored materials within the chambers.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2008Publication date: October 8, 2009Inventors: Milan Dennis Earl, Brian Woodland Earl
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Patent number: 7597208Abstract: A folding collapsible storage box is disclosed to include a folding collapsible box body, which has a front open side, a rear open side, a flexible rectangular cover flap stitched to two adjacent ones of the four peripheral sides of the rear open side, and a zip fastener that fastens the other two sides of the flexible rectangular cover flap to the other two adjacent ones of the four peripheral sides of the rear open side, a supporting board inserted into the rear open side of the folding collapsible box body to support the folding collapsible box body into shape after opening of the zip fastener, and partition boards mounted inside the folding collapsible box body to divide the holding space of the folding collapsible box body into multiple storage compartments.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2006Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Inventor: Wen-Tsan Wang
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Publication number: 20090159597Abstract: A storage device includes a plurality of shells with each shell having upper and lower ends, front and back faces, and opposed sides. Each shell defines an enclosed interior area and having a door for accessing the interior area. The shells are selectively maintained one above another in a stacked configuration. The shells are allowed to rotate relative to one another so as to selectively maintain respective back faces adjacent one another. The shells are able to separate from one another. A plurality of wheels are adjacent at least one shell back face adjacent a respective upper end or lower end. At least one shell includes a retractable handle. At least one shell includes a hanger element configured to distribute a hanging force throughout the shell upper end.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2008Publication date: June 25, 2009Inventors: J. Byron Alexander, Carolyn Marlow Alexander
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Publication number: 20090071867Abstract: A cosmetic container includes a container base, a container cover, and an interactive drawer arrangement including an upper drawer slidably coupling between the sidewalls of the container base, and a lower drawer slidably coupling between the sidewalls of the container at a position underneath the upper drawer; and an interactive mechanism engaging between the upper and lower drawers to interactively shift the upper and lower drawers between an opened position and a closed position. The interactive drawer arrangement is provided at the container base adapted to fully utilize and expose the upper and lower drawers for providing a variety of cosmetics and jewelry storage space.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2007Publication date: March 19, 2009Inventor: Kinsen Ka Fai Au
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Publication number: 20080185380Abstract: A rectangular shaped container has lateral and longitudinal walls where one longitudinal wall has a greater height and has two hooks, or folds into a hook like shape, for placing the container upon a bed rail. The container has a divided interior with compartments for storage of things therein. The compartments have similar height and generally the same width. The dividers also stiffen the container when in use. The container includes a stiffener box or shelf that provides a shallower compartment and prevents collapse of the container. The container can be made from one or two layers of material, often cardstock or cardboard.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2008Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventors: John R. Pritchett, Robert T. Pritchett, Donald L. James
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Publication number: 20080164259Abstract: A container for holding multiple articles of manufacture which includes at least one storage area for holding the multiple articles of manufacture, a first cover portion operatively associated with a second cover portion wherein the first and second cover portions are adapted to reversibly enclose the at least one storage area therebetween; and a locking mechanism for releasably securing the first and second cover portions together to block access to the at least one storage area.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Matthew T. Coe, Hung Mach
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Patent number: 7380686Abstract: A case has a center support and an open top. A central wall forms first and second major chambers with an aperture there between. The case has a pair of butterfly doors forming minor chambers. Hinges couple the butterfly doors to the central support adjacent to the top. A sealing assembly is an injection molded, one piece seal formed of first and second sealing rings joined together along an intermediate extent. An annular recess is formed in the case at the open top around each major chamber. The recesses receive and support the sealing rings. Recipient regions are provided in the butterfly doors around the minor chambers for contacting the sealing rings when the butterfly doors are in the closed orientation. A handle assembly has a handle and depending components. The depending components include a projection with keyways. A recipient sleeve supports the projection. The handle assembly has keys in the aperture of the center support.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2005Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: Seavival, LLCInventors: Brian G. Friedman, Michael A. Doyle
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Patent number: 7357268Abstract: A storage rack includes a pivot shaft, a plurality of plastic trays pivoted to the pivot shaft, each tray having a plurality of upwardly protruded locating blocks, and flat accessories boxes of different sizes selectively and detachably carried in the trays, each flat accessories box having a plurality of recessed bottom locating holes connectable to the locating blocks at the tray.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2004Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: Global Industries Holdings Ltd.Inventor: Qinghao Yang
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Patent number: 7287660Abstract: A two-compartment container has a lid portion and a base portion hingedly connected to one another and openable and closable in the manner of a clamshell. Both the lid portion and the base portion have partitions, which extend from the hinge and which are aligned with one another. When the container is closed, the partitions abut against one another, effectively isolating the two compartments formed in the base portion by its partition from one another. The base portion includes a locking flap which fits into a gap between the partition in the lid portion and its face and seals it to further isolate the two compartments from one another.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2004Date of Patent: October 30, 2007Assignee: Tekni-Plex, Inc.Inventors: Richard L. Ramirez, Mark A. Bergeron
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Patent number: 7234630Abstract: Disclosed is a folding collapsible storage container, which has a container body with vertical folding lines in the four corners and two opposite short sides thereof, a stiff partition plate fixedly fastened to the container body set between the vertical folding lines in the two opposite short sides of the container body, flexible spacer members connected between the partition plate and two opposite long sides of the container body, and a hard bottom board detachably mounted in the flexible bottom panel of the container body.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2005Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Inventor: Wen-Tsan Wang
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Patent number: 7159760Abstract: A package for several delicacies comprising compartments, which are pivotally connected to the sides of a polygonal bottom part. The package includes a closed position wherein the bottom part forms a portion of a flat bottom of a container for the delicacies, each compartment is a part of the container, and the package comprises vertical flat walls meeting at substantially vertical edges. The package further includes an open position wherein the compartment have been pivoted downwards forming several holders for delicacies that are open at the upper sides of said compartments and the package can rest on a flat supporting surface with the edges of the flat walls.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2001Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: Mars, IncorporatedInventors: Deborah Pluck, Helena Johanna Raphaël Tolido
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Patent number: 6874650Abstract: A stackable container, including side walls extending upwardly from a bottom wall and defining an open-top, enclosed space therein, and rigid support members spaced about the bottom wall, the rigid support members having a vertical height. The side walls are tapered outwardly so as to be stackable in a nesting relationship within a similar container with a stacking offset less than the support members vertical height whereby the support members are supported on aligned rigid support members of the similar container. Outwardly tapered stress-relieving triangular corner surfaces extend upwardly between 130° and 140° from corners of the bottom wall and connect to side walls to form each junction of the bottom wall with two side wall.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2002Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: Home Products International, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Welsh, Michael C. Thuma, Laura Morris
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Publication number: 20040149758Abstract: A versatile drawer organizer structure for segregating a plurality of items. The structure includes a front and back wall and a blank of sheet material wherein a filler is sandwiched between a lower liner and an upper liner. The blank is folded transversely along break lines to define end walls, dividing walls and floor panels between successive walls. The blank is then adjusted in accordion fashion to the inside width of a drawer and held in that shape by attaching a front and a back wall. Thus the structure can be easily sized to precisely fit the inside width of a large number of different drawers and many other enclosed spaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2003Publication date: August 5, 2004Inventor: David Michael Duquette
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Patent number: 6699309Abstract: A delivery system for carbon dioxide absorption material includes a container for the storage of carbon dioxide absorption material, and a receptacle capable of receiving carbon dioxide absorption materials. The receptacle has a contact limiting membrane that substantially prohibits the passage of particulate matter from the carbon dioxide absorption material and allows the passage of gases therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2002Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: James T. Worthington, II, Mark J. Koenig, Clifford N. Dodson, Rodney D. Jenkins
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Patent number: 6648166Abstract: A portable storage assembly includes a central support structure and a container assembly comprising a storage container and a cover member. The container assembly is movable between access and storage positions with respect to the central support structure. When the container assembly is in its access position, the storage container is in its access position and the cover member is movable into its open position and when the cover member is in its closed position, the container assembly can be moved into its storage position in which the storage container is in its storage position with respect to the central support structure. The central support structure holds the cover member closed when the container assembly is in its storage position. A locking assembly releasably locks the container assembly in its storage position. A handle is connected to the central support structure for carrying assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2001Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: Zag Industries Ltd.Inventor: Ronny Levy
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Patent number: 6619482Abstract: A medicine caddy having a first caddy portion and a second caddy portion connectable to each other. The first and second caddy portions are movable with respect to one another between a first countertop configuration and a second carrying configuration. Moreover, the caddy portions each define a plurality of container holes for receipt of respective medicine containers. At least one of the caddy portions includes a handle by which the medicine caddy can be transported when in the carrying configuration.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2001Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Inventor: Sonya King
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Patent number: 6167680Abstract: A portable storage and display case for toy action figurines. Compartments, located within the case, allow the user to strategically place the figurines within the case. Transparent walls facilitate use of the case for display purposes in addition to allowing the user to quickly assess its contents and easily locate desired figurines within the case.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1999Date of Patent: January 2, 2001Inventor: Sidney Horn
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Patent number: 6123214Abstract: A container presenting multiple compartments is provided wherein separable container sections are joined to provide a single container capable of holding multiple different substances and while maintaining separation between the substances.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1997Date of Patent: September 26, 2000Inventor: Scott A. Goebel
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Patent number: 6082545Abstract: A Self-contained, portable therapy and game case assembly having sliding and opening sections and compartments and portions of the therapy assembly which can be utilized together or separately is disclosed. The therapy assembly is provided for use with various symbolized or illustrated inlay and sliding sheets, for testing and prompting selected skills and associative thinking. The invention is provided as a coupled and portably transportable first and second subassemblies.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 1997Date of Patent: July 4, 2000Inventors: Sherrill A. Ford, Carl D. Ford, Sr.
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Patent number: 6076698Abstract: A molded storage container with dual compartments for storing a plurality of useful objects including a plurality of molded storage elements, each hinged to an adjacent storage element. A first storage elements forms a bottom wall of a first storage compartment and has a configuration approximating the configuration of the useful object. A second storage element folds about a first hinge and is spaced from the first storage element to form the top wall of the first compartment. The second storage element has a similar configuration to the first storage element and forms the bottom wall of a second storage compartment. A third storage element folds about a second hinge and is spaced from the second storage element to form the top wall of the second storage compartment smaller in size than the first storage compartment. The third storage element also has a similar configuration to the first and second storage elements.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1998Date of Patent: June 20, 2000Assignee: Moldex-Metric, Inc.Inventor: Mark Magidson