Separate Closure For Each Compartment Patents (Class 220/524)
  • Patent number: 11858718
    Abstract: A device to store pills. The device includes different compartments each sized to hold one or more of the pills. The device is connected to a cap of a pill bottle. When the cap is attached to the pill bottle, the container is positioned in the interior space of the pill bottle. The cap may be safely secured to the pill bottle thus also safely securing the device within the interior of the pill bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Yali Design LLC
    Inventors: Jacob Warren Kimbrell, Michael Pangilinan DiGruccio
  • Patent number: 11166626
    Abstract: A cap for a container comprises an annular collar with a longitudinal axis and a diameter perpendicular thereto. A seal includes two seal elements which cooperate to form a generally cylindrical seal member locatable in the collar with the seal elements in contact with each other in a plane parallel to the longitudinal axis. At least one of the seal elements has at least one opening therethrough. The openings are configured to receive the tubes of a medical tube set and the cap can be constructed with different combinations of seal members to provide a different number of openings into the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Inventor: Tim Roberts
  • Patent number: 11027892
    Abstract: A resealable closure for a container in which package integrity is indicated by a structure which connects the closure to a remaining portion of the container which must be broken in order to gain access to the contents of the container for a first time. The package integrity feature, in one form, includes a structure associated with the closure, wherein upon opening the closure for a first time, the structure stretches, increasing a length of the structure until the structure eventually breaks, leaving one or both residual ends of the broken structure rippled or curved upward from the remainder of the container. In one alternative form, the structure is associated with a pull tab of the sealing panel, which comprises the closure, whereby either the structure must be broken first, prior to pulling back the sealing panel, or while pulling back the sealing panel for a first time, the structure breaks, prior to gaining access to the contents therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Inventors: Deborah Lyzenga, Jeffrey Thomas Weber, Scott William Huffer, Benjamin Michael Davis
  • Patent number: 9856075
    Abstract: Provided is a reusable tie down storage case including a housing having a tie down storage area and first and second strap storage areas, at least one tab in the tie down area for engaging a tie down, a first movable flap covering the first strap storage area to prevent removal of a first strap, and a second movable flap covering the second strap storage area to prevent removal of the second strap. The reusable case can be used as a retail package and as a reusable case after purchase to hold the tie downs in the case without an additional fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Winston Products, LLC
    Inventors: Winston H. Breeden, III, Curtis P. Taylor, Matthew G. Hanson, Ryan Chepla, Colleen Kurniawan, David Drabousky
  • Patent number: 9352641
    Abstract: A truck bed storage system includes a pair of mounting rails each having a channel, a front cover, and a rear cover. The front cover is supported by a pair of front cover hinges attached to the pair of mounting rails. The rear cover is supported by a pair of six-bar hinges attached to the pair of mounting rails. The pair of six-bar hinges each includes a pair of tabs that engage each of the channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Cargo Solutions Group, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Stewart Chapman, Wesley Adams
  • Patent number: 9289083
    Abstract: A food container is divided into two compartments by a vertically extending partition wall. A user selects which of the two compartments will hold a food product and which compartment will receive inedible parts of the food product after edible part of the food product is consumed. A snap-on lid closes the container to retain the food product and discarded inedible parts inside the container. Flap openings in the lid allow access to the compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Inventor: Robert Lee
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20150136784
    Abstract: A disposable infant toiletry storage container, the container comprising at least two storage compartments, which are separated from one another to prevent mixing of its toiletry con-tents, wherein the container is at least partially collapsible and each compartment is sealable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventor: David Jonathan BENNETT
  • Publication number: 20150102041
    Abstract: A food container is divided into two compartments by a vertically extending partition wall. A user selects which of the two compartments will hold a food product and which compartment will receive inedible parts of the food product after edible part of the food product is consumed. A snap-on lid closes the container to retain the food product and discarded inedible parts inside the container. Flap openings in the lid allow access to the compartments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventor: Robert Lee
  • Publication number: 20150076155
    Abstract: The “stand pack” is an elongated pouch like device with several different sized pockets. These pockets will have their own individual lid that will fold down over each pocket to close out the elements. These lids will be fastened by either a zipper or velcro. The “stand pack” will attach to a portable deer stand by a flap of velcro running length ways across the back. A heavy canvas like material will be stitched to form the different sized pockets. Thus forming a storing system for the purpose or transporting items to from your destination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventor: Richard Stringer
  • Publication number: 20150060461
    Abstract: A container and container cap for storage and dispensing of moist articles and for storing at least one normally dry article. The container includes a body defining a first compartment for storage of moist articles. The cap defines a second compartment for storage of at least one normally dry article. The cap also defines an opening for dispensing moist articles from the first compartment. A lid is coupled to the cap and includes a pair of sealing flaps for selectively closing the first and second compartments. The ventilated flap for closing the second compartment includes openings for ventilating the second compartment to help dry the normally dry article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Paul Holbrook, Tony J. Abfall, David M. Waskin
  • Patent number: 8937816
    Abstract: A carrying case having a first compartment and a second compartment for accommodating a plurality of objects; the first object which is embedded with integrated circuits that can process, store and communicate data on radio frequency identification microprocessors; said second object which is configured to process, store and communicate data on radio frequency identification microprocessors; said inner lining of said carrying case configured to include a radio frequency shielding; said shielding material including a layer of conductive material to attenuate interference fields and signals which are transmitted at varying frequencies and wavelengths; and wherein the shielding material is configured to block access to data which is stored on radio frequency identification microprocessors embedded in either the first object or second object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Inventor: Marc Trombino
  • 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: 8905229
    Abstract: A CPAP mask storage apparatus having a first storage compartment that is hermetically sealed so as to substantially isolate the CPAP mask stored therein from airborne particles. The CPAP mask storage device includes a first panel and a second panel operable to provide access to the interior volume of the first compartment. The first panel and the second panel are configured to have adjacent longitudinal edges having semi-annular cutouts forming an aperture to accept an oxygen supply tube therethrough when the first panel and the second panel are in a closed position. The CPAP mask storage apparatus further includes a second container having a disinfecting liquid stored therein operable to disinfect the CPAP mask. A third compartment is contiguously formed with the first compartment and is operable to receive and store CPAP mask accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Inventor: Tracy Lane
  • Publication number: 20140326273
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a multi-compartment container with a number of separate compartments, each of which is opened by depressing a separate button. The compartments may be used to hold any number of things, including, solids, gels, pastes, cosmetics or any other non liquid substance. In the present disclosure, the compartments may be opened independently or simultaneously. In addition to containing the desired substance, each compartment also comprises a reflective surface or mirror.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: La Prairie, Inc.
    Inventors: Anil Kalyanpur, Richard Suhr
  • Publication number: 20140326731
    Abstract: A beverage holding device comprising a container and a removably engageable lid. The container includes a partition extending between opposing sides of the sidewall of the container to define a plurality of separated cavities. The partition includes an edge surface forming an interior seal against a lower surface of the lid upon an engagement of the lid with the container for maintaining the plurality of cavities fluidly separated. A plurality of apertures in offset elevated positions above an upper surface of the lid are provided, with each communicating with a respective one of the plurality of cavities. The elevated and offset apertures provide a respective relief area to accommodate a projecting nose of a user during an engagement of the user's mouth with a respective aperture while tipping the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Tommy Raymus, Robert Sinclair
  • Patent number: 8875926
    Abstract: Container for beverages, liquids and other fluid substances which includes a plurality of sealed chambers, sealed openings in coplanar walls of the chambers, a stationary cover plate with openings in registration with the sealed openings, an opener movably mounted on the cover plate for selective engagement with seals for the openings in the walls, and a selector plate operatively connected to the opener with an opening in the selector plate that can be moved into and out of registration with the openings in the chamber walls and cover plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Inventor: Valon Grajqevci
  • Publication number: 20140238996
    Abstract: A storage cabinet including two storage compartments is disclosed. Each of the storage compartments has at least one door. The first compartment includes a locking mechanism and the second compartment includes a latching mechanism. The storage cabinet also includes a release mechanism for unlatching the latching mechanism that is accessible once the locking mechanism has been unlocked and at least one door of the first compartment has been opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: KNAACK LLC
    Inventors: Robert A. Bergum, Steven J. Rogman, Jose R. Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20140197057
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein disclose a cylindrical housing with a compartment defining a section of the housing. The cylindrical housing being configured to rotate around an axle disposed at the center of the cylindrical housing. Embodiments may also include a frame disposed along a curved surface of the cylindrical housing configured to allow access to the compartment within an access portion, wherein the access portion projects the frame from a center of the curved surface towards an edge of the cylindrical housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Inventor: Mark Wayne Hogue
  • Patent number: 8777044
    Abstract: A beverage holding device comprising a container and a removably engageable lid. The container includes a partition extending between opposing sides of the sidewall of the container to define a plurality of separated cavities. The partition includes an edge surface forming an interior seal against a lower surface of the lid upon an engagement of the lid with the container for maintaining the plurality of cavities fluidly separated. A plurality of apertures in offset elevated positions above an upper surface of the lid are provided, with each communicating with a respective one of the plurality of cavities. The elevated and offset apertures provide a respective relief area to accommodate a projecting nose of a user during an engagement of the user's mouth with a respective aperture while tipping the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Inventors: Tommy Raymus, Robert Sinclair
  • Patent number: 8714353
    Abstract: A package (100) of articles, such as oral care implements (200) comprising: a tubular body (109) having a cavity (115), an open top end (167) and a closed bottom end (126). An annular wall (120) divides the cavity into a central cavity (125) and an annular cavity (115) that circumferentially surrounds the central cavity. A plurality of radial walls (130) extend from an outer surface (121) of the annular wall to an inner surface (112) of the tubular body and divide the annular cavity into a plurality of subcavities (135). At least one oral care implement is disposed within each of the subcavities. A cover (170) is coupled to at least one of the tubular body and the annular wall. The cover comprises a central opening (177) that forms a passageway into the central cavity and a dispensing opening (174).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Douglas Hohlbein, Alan Sorrentino, James Kemp, Emily Fink, David Lee
  • Patent number: 8695836
    Abstract: A beverage container comprising of multiple compartments and a cap to dispense beverages independently from the multiple compartments is disclosed. The invention enables the use of a beverage container, such as a single bottle, for carrying a plurality of beverages within its multiple compartments. The disclosed design of a split cap includes a plurality of valves that enable it in selectively dispensing contents of each compartment. The user may choose to consume one or more of beverages stored from the disclosed beverage container. A container and cap assembly built with pressure withstanding material allows consumer to enjoy a plurality of pressurized beverages, such as multiple types of soda, from a single bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Inventor: Marteniz Gregory
  • Patent number: 8684184
    Abstract: A dual-supply container comprises a first compartment having a first opening, the first compartment being configured to contain therein a multiple-use amount of a product; a second compartment having a second opening, the second compartment being configured to contain a limited-use amount of the product; and a removable cover for each compartment that covers the opening of the compartment to seal the product in the compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Balm Chicky, Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Ann Moskow, Abby Jill Schwalb
  • Publication number: 20140084009
    Abstract: Pliable thermal containers interchangeably serve for containing cold or hot items, and are manufactured in polyurethane or EVA foamed materials, are struck resistant, and maintain a structure that allows them to remain upright and resist certain loads. The containers solve durability issues, A foamed material is used, and comprises unicellular air bubbles that provide thermal isolation properties and at the same time, during molding, this material attaches to a plasticized textile inner coating located at a mold piston for forming an interference zone. The lid may be directly hinged to the cavity using a textile hinge submerged in the material or independent thereof, with the lid being capable of being locked with embedded fasteners. with The pliable thermal containers solve brittleness problems of current containers shaped monolithic containers, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Inventor: Eduardo G. DE QUEVEDO-DOMINGUEZ
  • Patent number: 8646644
    Abstract: A device for commercial waste collection has a first container and a second container. A lid covers the first container. A first pair of lifting sleeves is attached to side surfaces of the first container for lifting the first container. A second pair of lifting sleeves is attached to side surfaces of the second container and positioned below the first pair of lifting sleeves. A third pair of lifting sleeves is attached to the side surfaces of the first container and aligned with the second pair of lifting sleeves. The second pair of lifting sleeves and the third pair of lifting sleeves are used together to lift both the first container and the second container together. A latching mechanism is provided for preventing opening of the lid when lifting both the first container and the second container together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Inventors: Dave Bennett, Jim Spahn, Steven D. Veatch
  • Patent number: 8616390
    Abstract: A bottle including a body portion having a plurality of dividing walls extending from a base portion to a plurality of connection regions; a first chamber for holding a first liquid; a second chamber for holding a second liquid; a third chamber for holding a third liquid; and a removable cap; wherein a height of the plurality of dividing walls is less than an overall height of the body portion and the plurality of connection regions are configured to be a maximum height of the plurality of dividing walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventor: Theodosios Kountotsis
  • Publication number: 20130327765
    Abstract: Described herein is a multi-section housing unit for a trash bin comprising: one or three sides, a top surface and a bottom surface such that an inner space is defined within the housing unit, and wherein said inner space is separated into three compartments; said top surface having three openings, each of said openings positioned over each compartment; three cabinet doors, wherein each cabinet door defines a portion of the one to three sides of the bin and opens into one of the three said compartments; and an opening means on each cabinet door. The multi-section housing unit is useful for the collection of waste and the separation of trash, recyclable, and compostable waste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Matthew Hirota, Eric D. Scott
  • Patent number: 8596487
    Abstract: A carrier unit for carrying boxes includes at least one carrier having multiple holes defined therethrough and two first engaging portions are provided on two insides of each of the holes. Multiple parts boxes are engaged with the holes and each box has a body and a cover which is pivotably connected to the body. The body has two second engaging portions which can be engaged with the first engaging portions when the body is installed in one of the holes. The cover has two protruded portions which contact the carrier when the cover is opened so that the second engaging portions can be disengaged from the first engaging portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Inventor: Chung-Shiu Su
  • Patent number: 8584890
    Abstract: A multiple-opening container is configured to facilitate the simultaneous opening of two or more material containing compartments, thus allowing for the material contents within the multiple containing compartments to be suitably mixed upon pouring into another container. As a result of the simultaneous opening and pouring ability facilitated by the multiple-opening container, the time for mixing of multiple materials, such as beverages, fluids, powders or other like contents, can be suitably reduced. In addition, the de-carbonization and/or deterioration or other side affects caused from pre-mixing of the contents can be eliminated. In accordance with another exemplary embodiment, engagement portion can comprise a snap clip and a ring portion configured for sealed coupling to a material containing compartment. Second compartment can be suitably filled within beverages or other materials, and then positioned within the container portion and sealed or otherwise coupled by the engagement portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Inventor: Thomas C. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20130292293
    Abstract: Combination beverage containers and storage vessels. Various embodiments are configured to store a consumable beverage or otherwise consumable liquid as well as at least one second item which may comprise an edible foodstuff, toy, novelty, etc. all in one convenient container. In some embodiments, the second items may be stored directly in the vessel separated from the liquid or the second items may be stored in a second container that may be removably seated in a portion of the vessel or in a lid that, once installed on the body, is not removable by the end user. The vessels may or may not be hand-held.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: JORDAN CREATIVEWORKS, LLC
    Inventor: Jordan S. Bernhard
  • Patent number: 8567640
    Abstract: A portable carousel assembly for storing and facilitating access to medicine containers, such as plastic bottles commonly used for prescription or over-the-counter medications. Each medicine bottle is housed in a station that includes an aperture formed in a top plate of a rotatable receptacle. The rotatable receptacle is coupled to a stationary base. An ejection mechanism, such as a lever, cam track or ramp is operable to partially eject a selected medicine bottle from the receptacle so that it can be viewed or removed from the receptacle. The medicine bottle is maintained in the partially ejected condition by grasping means, such as flaps, gaskets, or webbing, or by operation of the cam track or ramp, so that the user need only use one hand to operate the carousel assembly and remove the medicine bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: LJC Therapy Services. Inc.
    Inventor: Connie Johnson-Lofton
  • Patent number: 8550240
    Abstract: A Combination Water Dose and Medication Container is disclosed. The device provides a single, pocket-sized, disposable unit that separately contains water and pills. The water chamber is foil-sealed to prevent tampering. The pill container is available pre-loaded with pills and foil-sealed, as well as empty so that the user can add his or her own pills. Five different versions of the combination container are enumerated in order to optimize flexibility to meet user tastes and manufacturing constraints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Inventors: Robert Marcus, Tracy Francis
  • Patent number: 8544673
    Abstract: A dual bin waste receptacle is disclosed having a bin assembly comprised of a pair of bins sharing a single divider between them. The bins are waterproof and leak proof. The tops of each respective bin has a continuous rim that a trash liner may be folded over. A complementary dual lid assembly is also provided that snaps onto the bin assembly thereby pinching both of the trash liners. The lid assembly is hinged in the middle, essentially over the divider that allows access to and trash liner removal from each side independently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Inventor: Sandra Polk
  • Publication number: 20130240535
    Abstract: Container for beverages, liquids and other fluid substances which includes a plurality of sealed chambers, sealed openings in coplanar walls of the chambers, a stationary cover plate with openings in registration with the sealed openings, an opener movably mounted on the cover plate for selective engagement with seals for the openings in the walls, and a selector plate operatively connected to the opener with an opening in the selector plate that can be moved into and out of registration with the openings in the chamber walls and cover plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventor: Valon Grajqevci
  • Publication number: 20130240534
    Abstract: A container and container cap for storage and dispensing of moist articles and for storing at least one normally dry article. The container includes a body defining a first compartment for storage of moist articles. The cap defines a second compartment for storage of at least one normally dry article. The cap also defines an opening for dispensing moist articles from the first compartment. A lid is coupled to the cap and includes a pair of sealing flaps for selectively closing the first and second compartments. The ventilated flap for closing the second compartment includes openings for ventilating the second compartment to help dry the normally dry article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventors: Paul Holbrook, Tony J. Abfall, David M. Waskin
  • 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: 8522993
    Abstract: A container lid opener and storage device providing storage for a plurality of wheeled containers that have hinged lids. The containers used for separating different types of household waste are pushed into the device where each container lid is coupled to a single outer lid. The connecting tether assembly provides access for attaching and detaching the container lids when the single outer lid is in a closed position. The tethers are semi flexible providing sufficient slack for attaching a dethatching in addition to a maximum container lid open angle relevant to the respective outer lid open angle positioning. A single foot pedal is used to simultaneously open and close multiple containers while having the use of both hands for depositing sorted items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Inventor: Neal Warren Flewelling
  • Publication number: 20130220852
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cigarette box and its blanks together with the configuration of their joints. The cigarette box according to the invention is based on a rectangular prism, and includes a storage space intended to store the cigarettes and a hinged lid (1) joined to the storage part by means of an articulated joint (47) placed on the rear wall (2). An additional storage space with an independent access, formed between the rear wall (2) or the inner front wall (30) or (46) with a flap (5) or (25) or (38) that is hinged independently from the upper hinged lid (1), is situated on the front or rear of the box. The box is characterized in that, it consists of an outer blank and an inner blank of the box, wherein the configuration of the joints between these two blanks allows forming different variations of the box to obtain the additional storage space with the independent access even if the upper lid (1) is kept in its closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventor: Wojciech Mazur
  • Publication number: 20130206773
    Abstract: A packaging for foodstuff the packaging comprising a body defining an elongate cavity therein, the body having a first closable aperture and a second opposing closable aperture and a partition located within the cavity and dividing the cavity into first and second receiving portions, wherein access to the first portion is via the first aperture and access to the second portion is via the second aperture, and wherein foodstuff retained within the first receiving portion cannot access the second receiving portion, and foodstuff retained within the second receiving portion cannot access the first receiving portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: BRACE'S BAKERY LTD
    Inventor: Jonathan Colin Brace
  • 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: 8490821
    Abstract: An apparatus for separately containing fuel and an exhaust gas treatment fluid on a vehicle, such as an SCR reductant, includes a fuel tank having a perimeter wall and at least one end wall defining an internal space for containing fuel, a portion of the perimeter wall extending beyond the at least one end wall to form a rim defining with the at least one end wall a recess, and, a second vessel for containing the reductant or other treatment fluid having a shape conforming to the recess, the second vessel being supported in the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Mack Trucks, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Tam, Michael B. Stout
  • Patent number: 8479947
    Abstract: An insulated picnic cooler having thermally isolated internal compartments separated by a dividing wall. A removable and adjustable shelf assembly can divide an internal compartment into thermally isolated storage pockets. The shelf assembly is spring loaded to remain in place and flush mounting “T”-shaped handles can retract the springs to enable the shelf to be removed or adjusted. Hot and cold food items as well as ice and beverages can be stored. A drain can be used to drain liquids from a storage compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Inventor: John A. Albrecht, II
  • Patent number: 8475856
    Abstract: A multi-beverage container and mixing system to increase the convenience of mixing and transporting a variety of powder-based beverages in a single unit. The multi-beverage container employs a lid equipped with compartments designed to house multiple powder drink mixes and a container housing designed to accommodate water for mixing. At user activation, powder drink mix is released from a compartment and is mixed with the water to create the desired beverage for instant consumption by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Inventor: Andrew Sheehan
  • Publication number: 20130125834
    Abstract: A dog walking tube comprising a hollow tube having a first end and a second end. The hollow tube has a portion that will hold fecal matter waste bags. The opposite or second end of the hollow container receives and stores used fecal matter waste bags. The dog walking tube may allow used and new fecal mater waste bags to be held within the dog walking tube and not the dog walkers hand during the walk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Raggio & Dinnin, P.C.
    Inventor: Raggio & Dinnin, P.C.
  • Patent number: 8418868
    Abstract: A fluid-collecting container for receiving a siphoned-off fluid has a closed chamber for a solidifying agent. The chamber can be opened towards an internal space in the fluid-collecting container under external application of force. At least part of the chamber projects into the internal space in the fluid-collecting container. On the outer side of the container, the chamber is closed by an outer wall which can be pressed inwards, and the chamber is open towards the internal space in the fluid-collecting container by the outer wall being pressed in. The internal space continues to be closed to the outside in the region by the outer wall. The fluid-collecting container has a first and a second housing part which together form the internal space in the fluid-collecting container. The outer wall is formed integrally with a wall of the first housing part, the wall surrounding the outer wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Medela Holding AG
    Inventors: Adrian Hofmann, David Imboden
  • Publication number: 20130082060
    Abstract: A snack bottle for assisting in the consumption and disposal of a shelled food product comprising: a first compartment; a first closure means, where the first closure means closes an opening for the first compartment; a second compartment, where the second compartment attaches to the first compartment; a second closure means, where the second closure means closes an opening for the second compartment; and a separator, where the separator lies between the first compartment and the second compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Inventor: John Dufner
  • Patent number: 8381936
    Abstract: A laundry-sorting hamper device including a top portion disposed atop a bottom portion, the top portion including a plurality of horizontally-aligned top-loading box compartments, each of said plurality of compartments including an open top, an access door hingedly disposed upon a front side proximal to a closed bottom side, and a color-code bar disposed on the front side, wherein laundry is presorted between the plurality of compartments, and easily retrievable therefrom into a plurality of baskets, each of the plurality of baskets storable in the bottom portion, each basket underlying each compartment. The present laundry-sorting hamper device further includes an alternative embodiment for use in tight spaces, wherein the plurality of compartments are stacked atop each other, each of the plurality of compartments having an accepting window disposed in the front side through which laundry is inserted into each compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Inventor: Kenneth S. Blake
  • 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: 20120317928
    Abstract: A multiple-opening container is configured to facilitate the simultaneous opening of two or more material containing compartments, thus allowing for the material contents within the multiple containing compartments to be suitably mixed upon pouring into another container. As a result of the simultaneous opening and pouring ability facilitated by the multiple-opening container, the time for mixing of multiple materials, such as beverages, fluids, powders or other like contents, can be suitably reduced. In addition, the de-carbonization and/or deterioration or other side affects caused from pre-mixing of the contents can be eliminated. In accordance with another exemplary embodiment, engagement portion can comprise a snap clip and a ring portion configured for sealed coupling to a material containing compartment. Second compartment can be suitably filled within beverages or other materials, and then positioned within the container portion and sealed or otherwise coupled by the engagement portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventor: Thomas C. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20120282007
    Abstract: A dual-supply container comprises a first compartment having a first opening, the first compartment being configured to contain therein a multiple-use amount of a product; a second compartment having a second opening, the second compartment being configured to contain a limited-use amount of the product; and a removable cover for each compartment that covers the opening of the compartment to seal the product in the compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: Balm Chicky, Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Ann Moskow, Abby Jill Schwalb