Compartments Fold Together Patents (Class 220/520)
  • Patent number: 11738444
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: APEX BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Richard A. Samsel, Jonathan Eziquiel-Shriro, Matthew Poppe, Jason Mars, Michael Taber
  • Patent number: 10821597
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: PLANO MOLDING COMPANY, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan R. Berger, James H. Lua, Ludwin M. Mora, Clark P. McCune, John H. Whalen, Raymond R. Harpham, Sean W. Svendsen
  • Patent number: 10743633
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Polder Products, LLC
    Inventors: Kerry Cooper, Luke Johnson
  • Patent number: 10399501
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Pamela Flores Marin, Gustavo Eduardo Valencia Cruz, Frederick Pastrana Dominguez, Sandra Irais Nieto Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 9248566
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Makita Corporation
    Inventors: Tooru Horiyama, Naoto Akiyama, Yukiyasu Okouchi, Shinya Bito, Kiyozumi Kokawa
  • Publication number: 20150076154
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Kerri Clark, Brian Hawthorne, Maximiliano Rodriguez, Allen S. Aldridge, Simon Richard Gainey
  • Patent number: 8978912
    Abstract: A body of a collapsible shipping tote extends around an interior space of the tote while erected. The body has a series of body panels that are respectively foldably connected to one another so that the body can be reconfigured between the erected configuration and a collapsed configuration. The tote has end assemblies that each have an end panel and flaps respectively foldably connected to edges of the end panel. Each of the end assemblies is configured for being moved between an open configuration for opening a respective end of the body while the body is in the erected configuration, and a closed configuration for closing the respective end of the body while the body is in the erected configuration. Fasteners releasably secure the flaps to the body for releasably securing the body in the erected configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Response Holdings Corporation
    Inventor: Brett B. Kraeling
  • Publication number: 20140374302
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Slobodan S. Zivanovic
  • Publication number: 20140361018
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Eduard EDWARDS, Joseph Paul SAGEL
  • Patent number: 8714355
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventor: Jin Chi Huang
  • Publication number: 20140008258
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: KRAFT FOODS GLOBAL BRANDS LLC
    Inventors: Kerri Clark, Brian Hawthorne, Maximiliano Rodriguez, Allen Sydney Aldridge, Christopher J. Feltman, Alejamdra Buitrago, Simon richard Gainey
  • Patent number: 8602246
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Inventor: Daniel M. Frohwein
  • Patent number: 8602243
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Composite Containers LLC
    Inventor: Andrew Hunter
  • Publication number: 20130233859
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventor: Kristy Safarik
  • Publication number: 20130228487
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Inventor: Sara Gorman
  • Patent number: 8517196
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Inventor: Chun Yuan Chang
  • Patent number: 8499956
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: ITB Packaging LLC
    Inventors: Colton Westrate, Calvin Kortman, Jim Piesko
  • Patent number: 8499952
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Georg Utz Holding AG
    Inventors: Axel Ritzberger, Dirk Schoenrock, Wolfgang Faust, Juergen Schink, Uwe Wojtkowski
  • Patent number: 8499955
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Inventors: Kristin Marie Raffone Vazquez, Robert Gooch, Douglas D. Stout
  • Publication number: 20130193148
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Inventor: Joseph F. Fula
  • Patent number: 8459489
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Profound Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Lee Potts, Debra Lee Potts
  • Patent number: 8420999
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Avago Technologies ECBU IP (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: James Costello, Wee Sin Tan
  • Publication number: 20120267366
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventor: WEN-TSAN WANG
  • Patent number: 8251249
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: PWP Industries
    Inventor: Terry Vovan
  • Patent number: 8146766
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: PWP Industries
    Inventors: Terry Vovan, Jimmy Pho, Lauren Yee, Leon D. Rosen
  • Patent number: 8016075
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Inventor: Norman R. Pohl
  • Publication number: 20110198354
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventor: Daniel M. Frohwein
  • Patent number: 7673747
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Sony computer Entertainment Inc.
    Inventor: Kenji Yoda
  • Patent number: 7665625
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Inventors: James L. Rothstein, Robert Z. Rothstein, Daniel J. Lewis, William A. Jaremko
  • Patent number: 7661558
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Vincent De Laforcade
  • Publication number: 20090250368
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventors: Milan Dennis Earl, Brian Woodland Earl
  • Patent number: 7597208
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Inventor: Wen-Tsan Wang
  • Publication number: 20090159597
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: J. Byron Alexander, Carolyn Marlow Alexander
  • Publication number: 20090071867
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: Kinsen Ka Fai Au
  • Publication number: 20080185380
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventors: John R. Pritchett, Robert T. Pritchett, Donald L. James
  • Publication number: 20080164259
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Matthew T. Coe, Hung Mach
  • Patent number: 7380686
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Seavival, LLC
    Inventors: Brian G. Friedman, Michael A. Doyle
  • Patent number: 7357268
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Global Industries Holdings Ltd.
    Inventor: Qinghao Yang
  • Patent number: 7287660
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Tekni-Plex, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Ramirez, Mark A. Bergeron
  • Patent number: 7234630
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Inventor: Wen-Tsan Wang
  • Patent number: 7159760
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Mars, Incorporated
    Inventors: Deborah Pluck, Helena Johanna Raphaël Tolido
  • Patent number: 6874650
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Home Products International, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Welsh, Michael C. Thuma, Laura Morris
  • Publication number: 20040149758
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventor: David Michael Duquette
  • Patent number: 6699309
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: James T. Worthington, II, Mark J. Koenig, Clifford N. Dodson, Rodney D. Jenkins
  • Patent number: 6648166
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Zag Industries Ltd.
    Inventor: Ronny Levy
  • Patent number: 6619482
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Inventor: Sonya King
  • Patent number: 6167680
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Inventor: Sidney Horn
  • Patent number: 6123214
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Inventor: Scott A. Goebel
  • Patent number: 6082545
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Inventors: Sherrill A. Ford, Carl D. Ford, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6076698
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Moldex-Metric, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Magidson