Intersecting Partitions Patents (Class 220/552)
  • Patent number: 11125490
    Abstract: A food-receiving container for a household refrigeration appliance includes a receiving bin and a separate dividing wall for insertion from above into the bin to divide the bin. A positioning device, which positions the wall during installation and in a final position, includes a first positioning unit of the bin and a second positioning unit of the wall. The positioning units engage for positioning the wall to the bin. The positioning units automatically establish different holding states of the wall and bin at different insertion height positions, depending on the insertion height position of the wall into the bin. The insertion height positions differ in a number of holding states and a number of spatial directions in which they act. The position of the wall in the bin is fixed in three spatial directions in the final pushed-in position. A method for installing a wall is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: BSH Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Gatter, Andrea Fink, Ralf Heyer
  • Patent number: 11090127
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides advantageous post and partition assembly that is configured and adapted to promote modularity and withstand the harsh environment of central sterile processing processes. Modular post assembly may be removed and relocated on tray without additional fasteners or components. Tray and bracket assembly may further provide identification features to correctly associate cataloged reusable medical devices to identified trays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: K1 Medical Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Walter J. Oko, Scott E. Cohen
  • Patent number: 10480241
    Abstract: A modular insert useful for storing one or more objects, designed and configured to inset within a door having one or more cavities. The modular insert includes a frame having a plurality of walls and a top panel movably affixed to the frame or the door. Some of the walls may have apertures to facilitate securing the modular insert to an interior support structure of the door. Also provided is a door suitable for receiving one or more modular inserts, the door having one or more cavities to receive and support the modular inserts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Inventor: Terry Mike Jude
  • Patent number: 9402351
    Abstract: Aspects and embodiments of the present invention relate to devices, methods, and kits for use in horticultural containers. In accordance with some embodiments, a horticultural device comprising a base and a supporting plate may advantageously reduce the amount of soil required for potting. Aspects and embodiments of the present invention may facilitate potting and may reduce plant maintenance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Inventor: Joseph A. Raffaele
  • Publication number: 20150108136
    Abstract: A divider for packaging articles includes a plurality of divider panels disposed in a first direction, generally parallel with one another, and a plurality of separator panels disposed in an aligned manner between each of the plurality of divider panels in a second direction, each of the plurality of separator panels having at least one throughhole extending between opposite lateral sides of each of the plurality of separator panels. A plurality of elongated retainer pins pass through at least two of the plurality of divider panels and any of the throughholes of any of the separator panels disposed therebetween. The plurality of separator panels can be disposed between and in a preselected arrangement to form cells configured to receive the packaging articles between any given two of the plurality of divider panels, with the retainer pins mounting the plurality of divider panels and plurality of separator panels together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventor: Calvin Jay Kortman
  • Patent number: 8950113
    Abstract: A potted tree support assembly includes a housing with a bottom wall and a perimeter wall. A plurality of interlocking slats is positionable in the housing to define a plurality of compartments each configured for receiving a base of a tree therein. A plurality of slots extends into an inner surface of the perimeter wall. Each of the slots has an associated opposing slot extending into the perimeter wall to define an aligned pair of the slots. Each of the slats has a pair of opposed ends and the opposed ends of each of the slats is removably positionable in a selectable one of the aligned pair of the slots. A plurality of legs is coupled to and extends downwardly from a bottom surface of the bottom wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Inventor: Randy Schall
  • Patent number: 8870151
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a pan formed from a base plate, a housing, a divider and an ejection plate. Together, the pan is shaped to form a pocket bun. The constituent parts of the pan nest together when baking, and disassemble when removing the bun from the pan. The pocket bun has an open-mouth design to allow ingredients to be retained in the bun while the sandwich is being consumed. The open-mouth design is formed having either a single cavity or a plurality of cavities, with each cavity adapted for carrying a filling. The pan is designed having one or more chambers, with each chamber adapted for baking a bun. Adjacent chambers optionally include openings therebetween such that adjacent buns will have a baked connection therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Inventor: Robert Mayernick
  • Patent number: 8844718
    Abstract: A bottle packaging for shipment includes a bottom tray, and a top tray made of molded pulp fiber, such as newspaper pulp, and a cardboard partition support structure disposed between the trays. Cavities formed in the bottom and top trays are arranged to engage both ends of a bottle and include crushable elements that can axially engage each bottle. The support partition may be made of corrugated cardboard material and be arranged such that the cardboard flutes provide support for loads imparted to the sides of the carton when the carton is laying on its side. The partition forms a void surrounding each bottle in the area of its labels. In this way, structural support and cushioning can be provided to the packaged bottles from all directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Inventor: William E. Hall
  • Publication number: 20140263351
    Abstract: A divider box contains a plurality of individual compartments, i.e, a crate, formed from mated slotted transverse panels and slotted longitudinal panels. A pair of horizontal exterior panels surmount the interlocking panels forming the divider box outside. A lid and tray complete the divider box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: AMERICAN CORRUGATED PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: D. Rudolph Youell, Aaron Spencer, Michael Fisco
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20130168391
    Abstract: A collapsible container for storing and transporting content is provided. The container has the strength to hold up to one hundred and fifty pounds of contents while being stacked up to eight high. The container may be loaded in a flattened configuration and then erected to enclose the contents. The container is also collapsible for ease of storage and transport. In some embodiments, the container includes wings that attach the end walls to the front and back walls and maintain the container in an upright configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: COMPOSITE CONTAINERS LLC
    Inventor: ANDREW HUNTER
  • Patent number: 8434620
    Abstract: A bottle packaging for shipment includes a bottom tray, and a top tray made of molded pulp fiber, such as newspaper pulp, and a cardboard partition support structure disposed between the trays. Cavities formed in the bottom and top trays are arranged to engage both ends of a bottle and include crushable elements that can axially engage each bottle. The support partition may be made of corrugated cardboard material and be arranged such that the cardboard flutes provide support for loads imparted to the sides of the carton when the carton is laying on its side. The partition forms a void surrounding each bottle in the area of its labels. In this way, structural support and cushioning can be provided to the packaged bottles from all directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Grafcor Packaging, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Hall
  • Patent number: 8197118
    Abstract: A salad mixing apparatus includes a first bowl having an inner surface, an interior area, and a plurality of mixing ribs in the first bowl interior area and at least one partition configured for removable attachment to the mixing ribs to form a plurality of compartments. The apparatus includes a lid extending across the partitions whereby the inner surface, the at least one partition, and the lid selectively enclose the plurality of compartments. A second bowl having an interior area is configured for selective attachment to the first bowl whereby the first bowl interior area and the second bowl interior area collectively form a unitary interior area when the at least one partition is separated from the mixing ribs and the second bowl is attached to the first bowl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Inventors: Candice Hudson, Dale Hudson
  • Patent number: 8096442
    Abstract: A portable, foldable, soft-sided insulated container has an a lid mounted carrier, or seat, for a substantially rigid container of a thermal storage medium, such as water. The container assembly may be free of any rigid tub, and may thus retain the ability to fold. The carrier is a substantially rigid plate or panel, or array, that mounts to an otherwise soft panel. The panel, or portion of a panel, to which the rigid carrier mounts is a panel that may tend to stay substantially flat (or curved) when the container assembly is folded. The mounting is such that the substantially rigid thermal storage medium container can slide in and out of the seat. When not in use the entire assembly can be folded into a collapsed position for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: California Innovations Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Ramundi
  • Patent number: 8079490
    Abstract: A dunnage structure comprising a partition matrix made up of folded partitions, each of the partitions having two plies fused together in select locations. The partitions may be made by folding a partition blank and securing a portion of the folded partition blank to itself in predetermined locations. Passages extend through portions of the partitions to allow multiple partitions to be secured together using connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventors: Calvin D. Nyeboer, William J. Vroon
  • Publication number: 20110290796
    Abstract: A storage system comprises a container comprising a rigid side wall defining a corner. A divider comprises a first flexible wall attached to the side wall and a second wall attached to the side wall. The first wall is connected to the second wall and is movable between a first configuration where the first wall and the second wall extend parallel to the side wall and a second configuration where the first wall and the second wall extend away from the side wall to define a first compartment in the container. The system may proved a plurality of containers sized such that they may be stacked on top of one another and nested inside of one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: RUBBERMAID, INCORPORATED
    Inventor: Roddy Burgess
  • Patent number: 8061549
    Abstract: A dunnage structure comprising a partition matrix made up of at least some folded partitions, each of the folded partitions having two plies fused together in select locations. The partitions may be made by folding a partition blank and securing at least one portion of the folded partition blank to itself. Passages extend through portions of the folded partitions to allow multiple partitions to be secured together using connectors extending through the passages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventors: Calvin D. Nyeboer, Michael F. Stejskal
  • Patent number: 7878362
    Abstract: A method of making a multiple ply slotted partition for use in a slotted partition assembly is provided. The slots of the partitions are engaged with each other at a plurality of intersections. The partitions are made by folding over a partition blank and securing a foam portion of the folded partition blank to itself. The foam may be heated before being cooled to secure opposed plies of the multiple ply partition together. The opposed plies of the partition are fused or parent welded together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventor: Calvin D. Nyeboer
  • Patent number: 7749456
    Abstract: This invention provides a stepped heating cycle for the pre-treatment of phenolic microballoons prior to carbonization thereof, wherein the heating cycle comprises the steps of sequentially: gradually elevating the temperature of the microballoons to a temperature in the range 100° C.-170° C.; holding the microballoons at the elevated temperature for 1-24 hours; and gradually cooling the microballoons. This invention also provides a heat-dissipation reactor (11, 21, 31) which comprises a walled reaction chamber having a bottom and no top, the reaction chamber being fitted with high thermal conductivity inserts. When used in accordance with this invention (61), the volume within the walls of the reaction chamber is charged with phenolic resin microballoons. In a preferred embodiment, the reaction chamber (11, 21) is subdivided into a plurality of subchambers by a vertical grid of aluminum plates (19, 29).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Terence B. Walker, Laurie A. Booker
  • Publication number: 20090302042
    Abstract: A baking tray includes an outer shell and a bottom plate positioned within the outer shell for supporting a food item. The bottom plate is removable from the outer shell to separate the food item from the outer shell. The baking tray also includes a divider assembly positionable within the outer shell adjacent to the bottom plate. The divider assembly is configured to divide the food item supported on the bottom plate into a plurality of pieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Lou Henry, Bruce Ancona
  • Patent number: 7588162
    Abstract: A container for storing at least one article, the container including opposite front and rear walls, and opposite left and right walls, each of the walls being provided with an inner surface and an outer surface, and having an upper rim. The container also includes a bottom floor. The walls and bottom floor are operatively connected to one another so as to define a main storing space within the container for storing the at least one article. An important aspect of the present invention lies in the fact that the rear wall of the container includes a tongue extending longitudinally along the upper rim of the rear wall, the tongue further extending downwardly from the upper rim of the rear wall and being shaped and sized for hooking the container onto a fixed structure via the tongue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Rousseau Metal Inc.
    Inventors: Claude Dubé, Serge Bisson, Frédéric Michaud
  • Publication number: 20090001084
    Abstract: A folding collapsible storage container includes a folding container body formed by stitching cloth-wrapped rigid members together and having horizontal pockets on the inside, a first partition strip set between two opposite side panels of the container body with its two folding ends respectively plugged into a respective horizontal pocket at the associating side panels of the container body, and second partition strips bilaterally set between the other two opposite side panels of the container body and the two opposite sides of the first partition strip with their respective two folding ends respectively plugged into a respective horizontal pocket at the associating side panel of the container body and a respective horizontal pocket at the first partition strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventor: WEN-TSAN WANG
  • Publication number: 20090001085
    Abstract: An internal baffle apparatus for use within tanks, in particular flexible tanks, for liquids for dampening surges of liquid, and tanks having such baffle apparatus, wherein the baffle apparatus comprising a plurality of panel members connected along a connection line that defines an axis wherein said panel members extend radially from the axis such that each panel member is oriented in a radial plane, and each panel member having a bottom edge, a top edge portion and a remote edge opposite the axis, wherein the bottom edge of each panel includes first connector means operable for connecting the bottom edge at a plurality of connection points to the bottom wall of the tank, and the top edge portion includes second connector means located remote from the axis that are operable to connect the top edge portion to an upper part of the tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventors: George Bartz, Carmen Feldman, Victor Yaremenko, Richard Lumsden
  • Patent number: 7428975
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for removably securing a partition assembly inside a container without bending the individual partitions of the partition assembly. The partition assembly divides the space inside the container into separate cells. The assembly comprises a plurality of first slotted partitions intersecting with a plurality of second slotted partitions to form a matrix. The matrix is held in the container with hook and loop fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventor: Judson A. Bradford
  • Patent number: 7344044
    Abstract: A non-disassembling partition assembly comprising a partition matrix made up of intersecting first and second slotted partitions, each of the partitions having at least one slot. The slots of the partitions are engaged with each other at a plurality of intersections. The partitions may be made by folding over a partition blank and securing a foam portion of the folded partition blank to itself. The foam may be heated before being cooled under pressure to secure opposed plies of the partition together. The partition assembly is held together by a floor parent welded to the intersecting partitions. The floor has a lower outer skin and a foam layer to which the partitions are parent welded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventors: Judson A. Bradford, Calvin D. Nyeboer, Mark J. Feenstra
  • Patent number: 7344043
    Abstract: A partition assembly comprising a partition matrix made up of intersecting first and second slotted partitions, each of the partitions having at least one slot. The slots of the partitions are engaged with each other at a plurality of intersections. The partitions are made by folding over a partition blank and securing a foam portion of the folded partition blank to itself. The foam may be heated with hot air before being cooled under pressure to secure opposed plies of the partition together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventor: Calvin D. Nyeboer
  • Patent number: 7121404
    Abstract: An assembled multi-functional shoebox comprises at least one rectangular box body. The rectangular box body further comprises a frame having a cruciform structure with each end having a right-angled isosceles triangle supporting plate; an upper cover firmly secured to an upper end of the frame; a lower cover firmly secured to a lower end of the frame; a plurality of doors between the upper cover and lower cover; a supporting plate; a hollow short shaft being protruded from the supporting plate; the supporting plate being rotatable; a seat being a drawer; a steel ball bearing being a center of the seat; a fan being installed below the bearing; a heat dissipating device and an ozone generator being supported by a supporter; a drawer for placing liquid, powdered deodorants, aromatics, the drawer having a plurality of small chambers arranged around a space of the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Inventor: Yung-Kuang Huang
  • Patent number: 7066326
    Abstract: A box for an electric fan, which can include a fan body, a wire and a connector, generally includes a plurality of first boards, second boards, and connector boards within the box. These boards can form respective containers for the fan body and respective containers for the connector. Desirably, each board of the plurality of second boards and the plurality of connector boards form respective fillisters. As such, at least one of the fillister of a second board and the fillister of a connector board can receive at least a portion of the wire of the electric fan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Datech Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Nien-Lun Li, Chin-Yueh Chu
  • Patent number: 6953128
    Abstract: A structure and kit and method of use are disclosed of a plurality of interegaging panels forming a plurality of open-topped compartments, such structure adapted for positioning within a bucket for storage of objects, baited fish or seedlings therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Inventors: Michael A. Pfister, Gregory R. Brotz
  • Patent number: 6928711
    Abstract: Organizational system for compact spaces. A sheet version has pre-perforations formed thereon, for allowing different sized walls and/or floors to be separated therefrom. The sheet can have side indentations along its edges. Corner connectors can be originally supplied where individual connectors each have four prong prongs/tabs of flat triangular shapes arranged approximately ninety degrees from one another in a cross-shape. Walls/floors can be attached to one another by inserting the prongs/tabs into the side indentations of other walls/floors. The prongs/tabs can separated from the others depending on whether an installer wishes to use a connector to attach two walls/floors together, three walls/floors together or four walls/floors together. Floor panels can be used for the walls. The system can make customized compartments for drawers, under-the-counter spaces, shelves, storage boxes/containers for clothing, tools, various accessories, and the like, having various heights, lengths, widths and sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Inventor: Susan Sunka
  • Patent number: 6845871
    Abstract: A system for modular construction comprising a plurality of structural members. Each of the plurality of structural members comprises a first lengthwise side and a second lengthwise side opposite the first lengthwise side. Each of the lengthwise sides are generally parallel to each other. Each of the plurality of structural members also comprises a first widthwise side and a second widthwise side opposite the first widthwise side. Each of the widthwise sides are generally parallel to each other. Each of the plurality of structural members also comprises at least two slots along one of said lengthwise sides. Each of the slots comprise a pair of generally parallel slot sides, an open end along one of the lengthwise sides, a slot axis parallel to and disposed equally between the slot sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Smart Furniture, LLC
    Inventor: Stephen A. Culp
  • Patent number: 6684591
    Abstract: A construction element having a card like structure and which can be used to build three dimensional structures, the construction element having upper and lower marginal edges, side marginal edges, first and second upper tabs, first and second lower tabs, and a upper recess formed in an upper marginal edge and a lower recess formed in a lower marginal edge, the lower recesses being designed to receive the lower tabs and upper recesses being designed to receive the upper tabs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Inventor: Richard Jean
  • Patent number: 6615999
    Abstract: A system for construction including a first subassembly, a second subassembly, and a connecting member. The first subassembly comprises a plurality of first structural members, each of which includes a plurality of first member sides. At least one of the first member sides includes a first member slot having a first member slot axis. Further, at least one of the first structural members of the first subassembly has at least two first member slots. Each of the first structural members of the first subassembly is detachably connected slot-to-slot to at least one other first structural member to produce the first subassembly. The second subassembly comprises a plurality of second structural members, each of which includes a plurality of second member sides. At least one of the second member sides includes a second member slot having a second member slot axis. Further, at least one of the second structural members of the second subassembly has at least two second member slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: Smart Furniture, LLC
    Inventor: Stephen A. Culp
  • Patent number: 6550629
    Abstract: A structure and kit and method of use is disclosed of a plurality of interegaging panels forming a plurality of open-topped compartments, such structure adapted for positioning within a bucket for storage of objects therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Inventor: Michael A. Pfister
  • Patent number: 6533166
    Abstract: A transaction slip organizer system comprises a rectilinear box with an open top. A plurality of plates is located in the box. A pair of end plates comprises a rear plate having a rear face secured to the forward face of the rear wall and a front plate having a front face secured to the rearward face of the front wall. A plurality of intermediate plates is provided. The intermediate plates are located parallel with and spaced from the front and rear plates. Also provided is a plurality of dividers. Each divider has a lower edge positionable on the bottom wall of the box and an upper edge adjacent to the top of the box. Each divider has at least one lateral edge. One of the end plates defines a plurality of small chambers between adjacent dividers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Inventor: Wassim Kaiss
  • Patent number: 6493917
    Abstract: Organizational system for forming customized compartments for compact spaces. A plastic type sheet has pre-perforations formed thereon, for allowing different sized walls and/or floors to be separated therefrom. The sheet can be a thin plastic having side indentations along its edges. Corner connectors can be originally supplied where individual connectors each have four prong prongs/tabs of flat triangular shapes arranged approximately ninety degrees from one another in a cross-shape. Walls/floors can be attached to one another by inserting the prongs/tabs into the side indentations of other walls/floors. The prongs/tabs can separated from the others depending on whether an installer wishes to use a connector to attach two walls/floors together, three walls/floors together or four walls/floors together. When the system is used to make divider walls, other portions can be attached to make a floor for the walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Inventor: Susan Sunka
  • Patent number: 6409036
    Abstract: An interlocking container comprising a number of mutually interlocking plate forming the container that may be used for a plurality of various applications such as a vase, a pencil cup, a trash can, a support for a clock, or the like. The interlocking plates consist of a series of commonly formed printable pieces that interlock to form a variety of containers having unique geometric configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Inventor: Gary F. Martin
  • Patent number: 6231099
    Abstract: A reconfigurable glove box bin having a main body portion and at least one primary partition. The primary partition is maintained in place by frictional engagement, interference engagement, or a combination of a frictional and interference engagement between at least one inner panel surface or with at least one side panel groove portion upon the inner surface. Additional groove or slot portions may be provided for additional versatility. Furthermore, one or more secondary partitions may be provided to divide compartments into subcompartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Pamela Sue Greenwald
  • Patent number: 6213335
    Abstract: A stackable container with internal divider includes a container body having a tapered sidewall and base panel is particularly suitable for use with crushed ice drinks. First and second divider panels are movable between a stacking mode and a use mode. In the stacking mode, the first and second divider panels are substantially parallel, and are bent to conform to the inside surface of the sidewall of the container body. In the stacking mode, the container bodies may stacked in a nested manner, in which the inside surface of a lower cup contacts the outside surface of an upper cup, and the first and second divider panels of the lower cup are carried in the stacking mode configuration between the two cups. In the use mode, the first and second divider panels are oriented substantially perpendicularly to each other. In the use mode, four quarter cavities are defined within the cavity defined within the container body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Inventor: Patrick Thomas Wilson
  • Patent number: 6105654
    Abstract: A cooler partition providing a top side, a bottom side being in spaced relation to the top side, a first side connecting a first distal end of the top side to a first distal end of the bottom side, a second side being in spaced relation to the first side, the second side connecting a second distal end of the top side to a second distal end of the bottom side, a center portion having a plurality of openings therethrough, at least one clamp projecting outwardly from the first side, the clamp having first and second opposed side portions, the first side portion and the second side portion being in spaced relation to one another and defining a post-receiving pocket therebetween, and, at least one hinge provided in the second side, the at least one hinge including a post and a clamp-receiving slot provided through the insert between the post and the center portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Inventor: Paul A. Martel
  • Patent number: 5957321
    Abstract: A portable fly tying storage box and work station generally including an enclosure having a tying surface pivotably attached to the enclosure, with the tying surface defining an access to the enclosure and the tying surface being positionable in a closed position, an open position and a horizontal position. Multiple tying station setups are possible by placing the enclosure upright or on its rear side and opening the tying surface to the desired position then fixing the tying surface in place. The fly tying kit container and tying station further includes both fixed and adjustable dividers within the enclosure. The dividers are dimensioned and positioned with respect to the closed position of the tying surface to form a tray receiving volume between the dividers and the closed position of the tying surface. The fly tying kit container and tying station also includes a tray being closely received within the enclosure and supported therein by the enclosures dividers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Inventor: Michael W. Jones
  • Patent number: 5806708
    Abstract: A pressure tight travel case for airline passengers for use in the unpressurized baggage compartment of an aircraft, comprising a container having side walls and a bottom defining an opening and a cavity; a first partition removably insertable within the cavity, wherein the first partition includes opposing side edges, a top edge and a bottom edge; and a cover matable with the container to close the cavity, the cover including a sealing device for creating a seal between the cover and the container sufficient to prevent pressurized air within the container from leaking through the sealing device during flight. The travel case further includes guiding grooves for guiding the insertion of the first partition into the cavity, and wherein the opposing side edges of the first partition are formed to matably engage the guiding grooves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Inventor: John Schwab
  • Patent number: 5720547
    Abstract: Modular storage bins provide for the bulk containment and storage of various commodities and goods, and are particularly useful in the kitchen or pantry for the storage of foods and spices. One or more identically sized open sleeves are installable beneath or alongside an existing cabinet or shelf, or alternatively may be placed atop an existing countertop or shelf. A mounting plate may be provided for additional attachment security for the sleeves, if desired. Each of the sleeves are adapted for the containment of one or more specially configured bins, with the bins being provided in various sizes. The largest bins have dimensions which are integral multiples of the smaller bins, i.e., the largest bins are two and three times the width and height of the intermediate sized and smallest bins. Thus, two half width bins, or a two by two matrix of four intermediate bins, or a three by three matrix of nine of the smallest bins may be installed in any given sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1998
    Inventor: Merrill F. Baird
  • Patent number: 5474204
    Abstract: A container having a plurality of compartments for screws and the like is defined by a box having side walls and end walls leaving faces at right angles to the side and end walls open. Inside the box is inserted a convoluted or castillated divider sheet separating the box transversely into a plurality of separate compartments together with a divider plate parallel to the open faces and separating the compartments into upper and lower sections. The side and end walls each have outwardly extending flanges lying in the plane of the open face so that a door can slide over the flanges with channels at either edge of the door to hold the door in place. A handle is located on one side wall for carrying the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1995
    Inventor: William Sutyla
  • Patent number: 5427222
    Abstract: An article delivery box for accommodating long articles includes an outer box having a bottom portion, which is formed to include through-holes, and upper side which is open, and a bottom-rest member laid upon a bottom surface of the outer box and formed to have projections that penetrate the through-holes and holding portions for holding lower ends of the articles. An article supply method using this article delivery box includes the steps of supplying article delivery boxes to continuous supplying units for supplying the article delivery boxes to the prescribed working location one box at a time, retaining and positioning the articles relative to the bottom-rest member of the article delivery box by a box supply member having a positioning member for performing positioning by acting upon the projections of the: bottom-rest member, and successively extracting articles by article extracting units after the articles have been positioned and retained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1995
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Toshihiko Miura, Ryohei Yamamoto
  • Patent number: 5398838
    Abstract: A five compartment bin and accessories for use in separation of solid waste into recyclable and trash or to hold classified items of objects separately. The bin is divided into four top bin and a bottom compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1995
    Inventor: Razak A. Dosunmu
  • Patent number: 5390815
    Abstract: A rectangular box is provided with parallel slots in the sidewalls and parallel slots in the endwalls. Elongate pieces of elastomeric material extend across the interior of the box and through the slots. The pieces can be positioned in a plurality of positions by holes in the pieces which fit on projections in the slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1995
    Assignee: Mark Bernard Spiegel
    Inventor: Mark B. Spiegel
  • Patent number: 5388939
    Abstract: The present invention provides a plurality of posts and tracks for placement within a freight carrying vehicle in different locations to accommodate the mounting of an unique support frame therein. The support frame in combination with the posts and tracks can be utilized horizontally or vertically to deck or brace articles of freight placed in the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1995
    Inventor: Joseph P. Barone
  • Patent number: 5323911
    Abstract: A collapsible, palletized bin container is provided which has separate compartments therewithin. Each compartment is designed to house a separate fluid-filled bag. Dividers are located within the container which form the discrete compartments. Each divider has tabs which are received within notches in sidewalls of the container. The notches allow the sidewalls to bow slightly outward while still maintaining a tight seal with the tabs. The container is collapsible to a substantially smaller volume for transport when empty and a bar, chain and hook assembly is provided for easy removal of the fluid-filled bags when sliding the bags out of the compartments of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1994
    Assignee: The Morning Star Packing Co.
    Inventors: James B. Johnston, Christopher J. Rufer, Gordon K. Gardner, Jr., Joseph Pimentel, Jr., Verdis Upton, III
  • Patent number: 5314276
    Abstract: Space adjusting, lading separating, decking and bracing members for use in freight carrying vehicles. The members comprise the combination of apertured tracks which are placed on the walls, ceiling and floor, at least two apertured crossbars and at least one load bearing member that can be placed horizontally or vertically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1994
    Inventor: Joseph P. Barone