Support Attached To Bottom Wall Patents (Class 220/636)
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Patent number: 12220086Abstract: A micro puree machine has a drive motor positioned within a lower portion of a housing extending along a vertical axis. A mixing shaft positioned within an upper portion of the housing extends at a non-parallel angle relative to the vertical axis. The bowl of ingredients is installed to an angled surface of the upper portion of the housing along the mixing shaft axis, allowing for easier viewing of the bowl installation.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2023Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLCInventors: Ping Chu, Nathan Lyell, Diego Jasso, Ryan Michienzi, Glen Ruggiero, Thomas Zhang, Yanfeng Wang
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Patent number: 12157099Abstract: Micro puree machines have a locking assembly for locking a container to a coupling on the machine, preventing the container from rotating out of the coupling during processing. The locking assembly includes at least one protrusion on the container configured to slidably engage a slot on an interior surface of the coupling when the container is rotated in a clockwise direction. The coupling has a clip that is moveable from a first position, in which the clip prevents rotation of the container in the counterclockwise direction, to a second position, in which the clip allows rotation of the container in the counterclockwise direction. The clip is spring biased toward the second position. Pressing a button on the coupling moves the clip from the first to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2023Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLCInventor: Nathan Lyell
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Patent number: 12121148Abstract: A stand for a vivarium has a side wall with a cutout and at least one first magnet closure element arranged adjacent to the cutout. At least one cover is provided that is to be inserted into the cutout and at least partially covers the cutout in an installed position of the at least one cover in the cutout. The at least one cover has at least one second magnet closure element that in the installed position is arranged so as to correspond with the at least one first magnet closure element so that the at least one cover is secured in the cutout exclusively by magnetic forces interacting between the at least one first magnet closure element and the at least one second magnet closure element in the installed position.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2022Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: OASE GmbHInventor: Thorsten Muck
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Patent number: 12077372Abstract: A mobile proppant delivery system may include a system for unloading proppant transport trailers, storing proppant in silos, and feeding proppant to frac operations. The system may include drive-over conveyors, swiveling distribution heads, internal silo bucket elevators, gravity feed, choke filling, and bases designed with internal conveying systems.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2019Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, L.P.Inventors: Sandor Weaver Grimes, Travis Adair Anderson, Clayton Thomas Martin, Tiffany Louis Matthews, Scott Allen Toler
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Patent number: 12029240Abstract: A spill-resistant water pipe, water pipe base, and water pipe assembly for filtering smoldering herbal materials. There is a fluid vessel having a bottom surface, a smoking bowl coupled to the fluid vessel, a neck with a mouthpiece coupled to the fluid vessel, and a base removably coupled to the bottom of the fluid vessel. The base has a rounded/convex bottom with a weight greater than a combined weight of the fluid, the fluid vessel, the smoking bowl, and the neck. There is also an annular bumper member (disc) circumscribing the base and extending laterally outward therefrom, with an exterior wall extending upwardly from a lateral edge of the annular bumper member and a container disposed thereon. There is a power module that powers one or more of: speakers, wireless signal transponders, scent dispensers, clocks, light emitters, light sensors, and position sensors.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2020Date of Patent: July 9, 2024Inventors: Joseph Robert Risolia, Jacob Levy
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Patent number: 11866241Abstract: A container for transporting and storing liquid, viscous or pourable substances, in particular a container of the Intermediate Bulk Container type, includes a base, a side wall and at least one outlet recess in the base and/or the side wall, in which an outlet valve is or can be arranged and which is closable on the outside of the container by a cover. The cover has a base section, by which the cover is fastened or fastenable to the container, and a closure section that is hinged on the base section via a hinge assembly such that it can pivot about a rotational axis. The hinge assembly is designed to hold or lock the closure section in a self-supporting manner in a position releasing the outlet recess.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Schoeller Allibert GmbHInventors: John Andrew Stringer, Andrew Christopher Cope
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Patent number: 11774034Abstract: The discrete plunger holder is a container. The discrete plunger holder comprises a pedestal structure, a containment structure, and a plunger. The containment structure forms a protected space used to store the plunger. The pedestal structure forms a framework that elevates the containment structure above a supporting surface. The pedestal structure transfers the loads of the containment structure and the plunger to the supporting surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2022Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Inventor: Ronald Arrington
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Patent number: 9677289Abstract: An ergonomic mud pan having a base connected to upstanding sidewalls defining an interior volume, wherein the sidewalls extend from the base in an angular fashion forming a slightly flared open upper. The sidewalls include a first pair of sidewalls and a second pair of sidewalls, wherein the second pair of sidewalls provide a trapezoid shape in order to readily enable the user to place a drywall knife in the interior volume of the device in order to remove drywall mud therefrom. An ergonomic handle is provided that is disposed on one of the first pair of sidewalls, wherein the handle is concave in structure. The user can place one's palm against the exterior surface of the sidewalls, wherein the fingers rest against the base such that pressure is alleviated against the back of the user's hand to enable prolonged holding of the mud pan during completion of a task.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2015Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Inventor: Steve Simek
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Patent number: 9174769Abstract: A one-piece molded basket with a bottom defining an outer periphery and an inner section that defines a number of openings and is interior to, and at least substantially surrounded by, the outer periphery. The outer periphery is constructed and arranged to rest on a relatively flat surface and some or all of the inner section is located above the bottom of the outer periphery such that the inner section is above the flat surface when the outer periphery is on the flat surface. There are one or more indented vent channels that extend through the outer periphery and lead to the inner section, to allow air to pass through the outer periphery, a top rim, and a sidewall contiguous with and extending between the bottom and the top rim.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2012Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: United Comb + Novelty CorporationInventors: Edward Zephir, David E. Zephir, Ronald M. Audet
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Publication number: 20150144639Abstract: Described herein is a skid for transporting and storing pallets. The pallets may be loaded with any cargo but in one example are loaded with drilling mud or its components. The skid comprises a base, and a container on the base defining a plurality of compartments each sized to hold a loaded pallet. The container comprises a floor, interior side walls, and exterior side walls, which together define the compartments. The exterior side walls are situated at the periphery of the skid, and each of the exterior side walls is removable to permit a compartment to be accessed, and a pallet to be easily loaded or unloaded from the periphery of the skid. Pallets may be individually accessed from the outside of the skid, and may be removed from the skid by workers using available equipment, with no need to climb, mount, or enter the skid.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2014Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventor: John EWANEK
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Publication number: 20150102044Abstract: There is disclosed a bucket coupler (10) having tubular main portion (11) having an annular sidewall (12) with an interior surface (13) and an exterior surface (14). The interior surface has an upper portion (17) and a lower portion (18). The interior surface upper portion and lower portion are angled or tapered outwardly as they extends from a central location. The angling of the upper and lower portion's interior surfaces is intended to match or conform with the angling of the exterior surface of a bucket (B) intended to be co pled to the bucket coupler. The bucket coupler also includes a vent (26).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventor: Steven Keith Leibel
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Patent number: 9004309Abstract: A bucket stabilizer including a disk-shaped base with an annular wall having a top perimeter, an inner surface, an outer surface, and a lower perimeter continuously disposed on the base. A plurality of securement tines are disposed on the inner surface proximal the top perimeter and are configured to removable secure a bottom portion of a five gallon mixer bucket. Right angled brackets configured to support the mixer bucket are disposed on the inner surface. A hemispherical opening configured to receive a user's foot to stabilize the device.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2014Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Inventor: George R. Gardner
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Patent number: 8991609Abstract: A tray for carrying at least one bottle that has to be positioned and held precisely on the tray, includes a support on which the bottle is intended to be placed, at least two rails running substantially parallel to one another along the support, the rails including at least one shoulder extending above the support toward the other rail so that a lower edge of the bottle can fit between and be immobilized in the rails in a longitudinal or transverse direction and in an upwards direction, each rail having at least one imprint, the imprints being positioned facing one another, each imprint being designed to accommodate an immobilizing element provided on the bottle so that the bottle can be immobilized in the rails in a longitudinal or transverse direction. A bottle used with a tray such as this is also described.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2008Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: NOVACYTInventor: Eric Peltier
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Patent number: 8991642Abstract: A cargo container includes a body comprising or including a flat bottom or a bottom substantially flat at regions corresponding to the distances at which vehicle tires are spaced on an axle of a typical vehicle to be towed, whereon a plurality of surfaces which extend out of the body bottom or flat regions are disposed to engage and be retained by the tow truck wheel lift assembly draw bar and the extension (when deployed) and permit the cargo container to be lifted, moved or otherwise retained by the tow truck.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2009Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Inventor: Aurelio Vigil
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Publication number: 20150008226Abstract: A waste container stabilization system for stabilizing a waste container for easy insertion and removal of trash bags. The waste container stabilization system generally includes a container having a base, at least one sidewall extending upwardly from the base and an interior cavity formed by the base and the at least one sidewall, wherein the at least one sidewall has an upper edge surrounding an upper opening within the container, and wherein the at least one sidewall, and at least one suction cup attached to a bottom surface of the base, wherein the at least one suction cup is removably attachable to an upper surface of a floor using negative fluid pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: Lane Edison Dotson
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Patent number: 8893916Abstract: [Solution] A metal cylindrical tank leg 20 forming an opening in a portion opposite to the lower end plate 7b is provided on the lower end plate 7b of the hot water storage tank 7, a plurality of metal L-shaped tank legs 21 one edge 21a of each of which extends outwardly are provided on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical tank leg 20 and arrayed in a circumferential direction thereof, a base plate made of a metal is fixed to the second tank legs; and the cylindrical tank leg 20 and the L-shaped tank legs 21 are fixed to a base plate 12b with a base heat insulator 23 having an electrical insulation property and elasticity interposed therebetween. Part of the lower end plate 7b located within the opening of the cylindrical tank leg 20 is covered by an end plate heat insulator 22.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2013Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventors: Kei Takeyama, Taro Hattori, Kazutaka Suzuki
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Patent number: 8881933Abstract: A mounting assembly for supporting a fuel supply on a vehicle, which is adapted for operable support and positioning of an auxiliary fuel supply. The vehicle may vary significantly, but is primarily structured for use on mine haul vehicles, bulldozers, and other heavy duty vehicles, wherein the operation thereof is enhanced through the provision of an auxiliary, or alternate fuel supply such as, but not limited to, liquid natural gas (LNG), selectively powering the engine as determined by an improved electronic control system. The mounting assembly comprises a containment structure including at least one fuel tank and a housing structured to enclose the fuel tank. A base supports both the housing and the fuel tank and a shield assembly protects the fuel tank against impact in the working environment of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2011Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Inventor: Jason E. Green
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Publication number: 20140326739Abstract: The present disclosure provides a rotatable mud pan and knife organizer. The mud pan includes a trough and a wrist strap disposed a bottom side of the trough. The wrist strap is configured to enable the trough to provide rotation of the trough while holding the wrist strap. Advantageously, the rotatable trough allows a worker to more efficiently utilize the mud pan while applying a compound. Additionally, the wrist strap can include a hook for storing a blade not in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2013Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventors: Tony P. Martin, Timothy B. Webster, II
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Patent number: 8844758Abstract: A comprehensive storage and packaging system solution includes designs for container, closure, and holding apparatus. Container, closure and holding apparatus are interlocked together in mated combinations with interlocking connectors at connection hubs. This storage and packaging system includes design and methodology for secure and convenient collection, sorting, storage, presentation, and flexible transport of reclosable containers and the container's content. A plurality of container portability and secure transport is enhanced with the implementation of interlocking connection hubs. A single closed container joins into an interlocking container assembly at connection hubs. Container assemblies range from a single column, row or tube to an entire three dimensional spatial interlocking matrix.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2011Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Inventor: William J. Kummer
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Patent number: 8844752Abstract: A food plate comprising a first surface, a second surface, and an edge, wherein at least the first surface or each of the first surface and the second surface has a slope, which optionally comprises at least one depression at the bottom of the slope and adjacent to the edge, wherein (i) at least each portion of the edge that is adjacent to the bottom of the slope forms a rim or (ii) substantially all or all of the edge forms a rim and at least each portion of the rim that is adjacent to the bottom of the slope is pronounced or more pronounced than a portion of the rim that is not adjacent to the bottom of the slope; an adapter for a conventional food plate comprising a graduated, optionally flexible, rim, which, upon attachment to the food plate, causes the food-bearing side of the food plate to have a slope; a method of making a food plate; and a method of making an adapter for a conventional food plate.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Inventors: Seth Sirota, Michele Sirota
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Patent number: 8839983Abstract: The present invention is directed a beverage container having a two-part base. The beverage container has a container body having a side wall member and a bottom member, and a liquid retaining cavity therebetween. The container body has a first mating member adjacent a bottom of the container body. The two-part base comprises an inner member partially surrounded by an outer member, and wherein the inner member is preferably made of a rigid material and wherein the outer member is preferably made of a thermoplastic elastomer. The two-part base has a second mating member, whereby the two-part base is connected to the container body adjacent the bottom of the container body via a mating connection between the first mating member and the second mating member. Portions of the two-part base contact the bottom member of the container body to define seal areas that create a substantially fluid-tight seal between the base and the container body, thereby allowing the beverage container to be top-shelf dishwasher safe.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2011Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Ignite USA, LLCInventors: Joe Y. Chiou, Sami M. El-Saden
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Patent number: 8820556Abstract: A molded bottle for liquids is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the bottle includes a hollow body portion adapted to store liquids therein, with an opening on a top of the body portion to access an interior of the bottle. In addition, the bottle includes a sidewall that extends outward around a bottom periphery of the body portion, where the bottle is supported by an edge of the sidewall when the bottle is placed on a planar surface. The sidewall is configured to flex when the bottle is pressed down onto the planar surface to form a vacuum between the body portion and the planar surface to prevent the bottle from moving.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Inventor: Farhan Khan
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Patent number: 8794441Abstract: An apparatus including a box portion which may include a left side, a right side, a front side, a rear side, and a bottom. Each of the left, the right, the front, and the rear sides is connected to the bottom to be foldable with respect to the bottom, from an orientation parallel to the bottom to an orientation substantially perpendicular to the bottom. A device may be connected to the bottom, including an inner peripheral wall which extends, substantially perpendicularly from the bottom. The inner peripheral wall may be substantially in the shape of a loop and may have a width and a length, substantially perpendicular to the height of the device, slightly less than a width and a length, respectively, of an inner chamber defined by top edges of the left, the right, the front, and the rear sides, of the box portion in an upright state.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2014Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Inventor: Joseph N. Laurita
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Patent number: 8783502Abstract: A tank subjected to thermal expansion and contraction, comprising a support block in contact with the bottom of the tank, where the support block and the bottom of the tank are connected by a rib in either the bottom of the tank or the support block, where the rib is in a groove in either the bottom of the tank or the support block to prevent horizontal movement of the tank.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2010Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Aker Engineering & Technology ASInventors: Arne Barrett Sele, Trygve Johannes Lund
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Publication number: 20140151249Abstract: A compound container includes a container body having a side wall and a bottom wall; an interior space defined by the side wall and the end wall; an opening defined by an upper edge of the side wall; and an elongated hand support member having a first attachment section and a second attachment section for attaching the hand support member to a bottom surface of the bottom wall. The hand support member is positioned generally parallel to the opening defined by the upper edge of the side wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2013Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: WARNER MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventors: Thomas M. GRIMM, David HENKE
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Patent number: 8726618Abstract: An apparatus including a box portion which may include a left side, a right side, a front side, a rear side, and a bottom. Each of the left, the right, the front, and the rear sides is connected to the bottom to be foldable with respect to the bottom, from an orientation parallel to the bottom to an orientation substantially perpendicular to the bottom. A device may be connected to the bottom, including an inner peripheral wall which extends, substantially perpendicularly from the bottom. The inner peripheral wall may be substantially in the shape of a loop and may have a width and a length, substantially perpendicular to the height of the device, slightly less than a width and a length, respectively, of an inner chamber defined by top edges of the left, the right, the front, and the rear sides, of the box portion in an upright state.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2013Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Inventor: Joseph N. Laurita
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Patent number: 8714403Abstract: A method for manufacturing an antiskid container (30) from a container (20) made of a ceramic or glass material, including a bottom wall (21) intended to be in contact with a flat support, the bottom wall including at least one antiskid pattern (28), the pattern including two grooves (25) delimiting at least one projection (24), the method including the following steps: an antiskid material (34) in a fluid state is applied onto the antiskid pattern (28) so as to cover the projection at least partially, the antiskid material is caused to solidify so as to form an antiskid coating (31).Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: PillivuytInventor: Christophe Amprimo
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Publication number: 20140091100Abstract: The present invention, The Wind-Resistant Magnetic Trash Can, can ensure the trash cans to overcome the shortcomings of the traditional trash cans which are easily been turned over by wind/animal through its build in magnetic plates.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Inventor: Yingjie Wan
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Patent number: 8657144Abstract: A tray for use during painting includes a stair adaptor for leveling the tray along stairs and maintaining the tray on a workbench. The tray body has at least one utility recess defined therein for situating paint cans, paint stirrers, and paint brushes. A roller tray is further defined within the tray body. A front cut-out is defined along the front which is well-suited to allow the tray to be secured to a workbench by way of workbench swivel pegs. Slots are defined within the underside traveling an entire width of the tray body. A stair adaptor is adapted to engage the slots. As a result, upon placement of the tray body on an upper step of a stairway the stair adaptor levels the tray while the base of the stair adaptor rests on an adjacent lower step.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2012Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Inventor: Steven R. Kells
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Patent number: 8613543Abstract: An on-board auxiliary tank system for supplying makeup water and chemical additives to a transit concrete mixing vehicle is disclosed. The system includes a water tank having a sloped, generally concave upper section, spaced sides and a bottom designed for deployment nested beneath a mixing drum of a transit concrete mixing vehicle and defining a water compartment and a pair of elongate support block members for supporting the water tank situated beneath the sides of the tank and adapted to be attached thereto by removable latch fasteners. The block members include elements suitable for fastening the blocks to a concrete mixing vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2007Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Thomas G. Lindblom, Bryan S. Datema, Ryan J. Roudebush
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Publication number: 20130233867Abstract: A container adapted to be lifted by a forklift having a pair of prongs, including a receptacle having a floor, a front wall, a rear wall, and a pair of opposed sidewalls, wherein a front edge, a rear edge and side edges of the floor define a perimeter of the floor. A plurality of bolsters is attached to the floor such that each bolster is within the perimeter, each bolster including a lower panel and a pair of sidewalls extending upwardly to the floor and forming a first entry window configured to slidably receive one of the prongs of the forklift. Each bolster is positioned such that its first entry window is accessible from one of the opposed side edges of the floor, and the prongs of the forklift are slidably receivable between a pair of the bolsters from one of the front edge and the rear edge of the floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: Apex Brands, Inc.Inventors: Charles Henry Cowie, Richard A. Samsel
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Patent number: 8523005Abstract: A container having a curved bottom and base cup which allows the container to stand upright. The container and base cup are fitted together by a mechanical engagement having portions on the container and base cup. The mechanical engagement of the container is disposed within the bottom cone of the container. The mechanical engagement of the base cup is cantilevered from the bottom of the base cup. Such disposition reduces stress at the interface between the side wall of the container and edge of the base, providing for a smoother transition and better appearance. Also, this disposition provides resistance to separation of the container and base cup during drop impact. The bottom of the container may be curved and have a well therein for receiving the contents of the container and a dip tube.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2010Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Matthew John Martin, Scott Edward Smith
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Patent number: 8499961Abstract: An egg caddy system for holding eggs in an immobilized position featuring a base with a plurality of egg protrusions disposed in the top surface. The egg protrusions may be arranged in a linear fashion or in parallel sections or groups. A flange extends downwardly and perpendicularly from the bottom surface of the base and forms a T-shaped cross-section. The flange can be inserted between two surfaces such as countertops, sinks, and stoves.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2012Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Inventors: Melvin Goldenberg, Judy Goldenberg
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Patent number: 8490820Abstract: An apparatus for production testing. According to one aspect, the apparatus is modular and suitable for transport and assembly in the field. The apparatus comprises a platform and one or more pressure vessels. The platform includes a mounting bracket for the pressure vessel and the mounting bracket includes a guide mechanism. The guide mechanism allows the pressure vessel to be lowered into the mounting bracket and coupled to the platform for example using a load sling on a helicopter. According to another aspect, the pressure vessels comprise spherical containers and the spherical containers are configured to be heliportable to a field site.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2007Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Nabors CanadaInventor: Larry James Heighington
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Patent number: 8490823Abstract: A reversible food plate comprising a first surface, a second surface, and an edge, wherein each of the first surface and the second surface has a slope, which optionally comprises at least one depression at the bottom of the slope and adjacent to the edge, wherein (i) at least each portion of the edge that is adjacent to the bottom of the slope forms a rim or (ii) substantially all or all of the edge forms a rim and at least each portion of the rim that is adjacent to the bottom of the slope is pronounced or more pronounced than a portion of the rim that is not adjacent to the bottom of the slope, and wherein the bottom of the slope of the first surface is on the opposite end of the plate from the bottom of the slope of the second surface; and a method of making a reversible food plate.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2010Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Inventors: Seth Sirota, Michele Sirota
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Patent number: 8448812Abstract: A waste container provides at least one protrusion spaced below a lip extending radially outwardly from an upper edge of the waste container. The at least one protrusion is spaced below the lip to permit a gripper from an automatic lifter to grasp the waste container between the at least one protrusion and the upper lip. The at least one protrusion may be a plurality of triangular shaped bosses formed midway between the upper edge and lower edge of the waste container. Alternatively, the at least one protrusion may be a base portion which extends radially outwardly at a lower edge of the waste container. The at least one protrusion prevents the waste container from slipping completely through the grippers while the waste container is inverted while emptying the contents into a truck.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2006Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Rehrig Pacific CompanyInventors: Robert V. Gruber, Jon P. Hassell
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Patent number: 8439223Abstract: A container having a curved bottom and base cup which allows the container to stand upright. The container and base cup are fitted together by a mechanical engagement having portions on the container and base cup. The mechanical engagement of the container is disposed within the bottom cone of the container. The mechanical engagement of the base cup is cantilevered from the bottom of the base cup. Such disposition reduces stress at the interface between the side wall of the container and edge of the base, providing for a smoother transition and better appearance. Also, this disposition provides resistance to separation of the container and base cup during drop impact. The bottom of the container may be curved and have a well therein for receiving the contents of the container and a dip tube.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2007Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Scott Edward Smith, Matthew John Martin, Richard Michael Girardot, Chow-chi Huang
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Patent number: 8434278Abstract: A storage bin support system for providing a leg structure to better support the storage bin and allow for easier access underneath. The storage bin support system generally includes a bin for holding the particulate material, wherein the bin includes a roof, sidewalls, and a base, and wherein the roof includes an inlet for filling the bin and wherein the base includes an outlet for emptying the bin, and a supporting framework for supporting the bin above a ground surface in an upright position, wherein supporting framework includes an outer framework and an inner framework interconnecting the outer framework with the base. The outer framework is spaced along an outer perimeter of the bin and the inner framework includes a plurality of upper angled supports comprising an upper end and optionally a plurality of lower angled supports comprising a lower end.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2010Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: V-Bins.com GP IncInventors: Raymond Dueck, Saad Farag
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Publication number: 20130020334Abstract: The present invention is directed a beverage container having a two-part base. The beverage container has a container body having a side wall member and a bottom member, and a liquid retaining cavity therebetween. The container body has a first mating member adjacent a bottom of the container body. The two-part base comprises an inner member partially surrounded by an outer member, and wherein the inner member is preferably made of a rigid material and wherein the outer member is preferably made of a thermoplastic elastomer. The two-part base has a second mating member, whereby the two-part base is connected to the container body adjacent the bottom of the container body via a mating connection between the first mating member and the second mating member. Portions of the two-part base contact the bottom member of the container body to define seal areas that create a substantially fluid-tight seal between the base and the container body, thereby allowing the beverage container to be top-shelf dishwasher safe.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2011Publication date: January 24, 2013Applicant: Ignite USA, LLCInventors: Joe Y. Chiou, Sami M. El-Saden
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Patent number: 8348088Abstract: The container includes a floor and a plurality of side walls extending upwardly from the floor. The floor includes a first panel spaced away from a second panel by a plurality of ribs connecting the first panel to the second panel. The ribs each circumscribe an opening through the second panel.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2007Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Rehrig Pacific CompanyInventor: William P. Apps
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Patent number: 8342350Abstract: Embodiments of containers such as bowls can include in outer shell, and an inner shell positioned at least in part within the outer shell. The inner shell can be formed from a material such as stainless steel. The outer shell can be formed from a material such as plastic. An anti-slip provision, such as a strip of elastomeric or other material, can be mounted on the outer shell.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2008Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Loving Pets CorporationInventor: Neeraj Jain
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Patent number: 8240494Abstract: An adaptable bulk material container system comprises a hopper having an interior for receiving the bulk material and an upper opening and a lower opening. The hopper comprises an upper portion defining an upper portion of the interior and including an upper perimeter wall about the interior. The hopper also includes a lower portion defining a lower portion of the interior and being positioned below the upper portion. The upper portion may be separable from the lower portion such that the upper portion is removable from the lower portion. The system also includes an adaptable base supporting the hopper, with the hopper being mounted on the adaptable base. The base comprises a support frame mounted on the hopper and extending downwardly from the hopper, with the support frame forming a perimeter about the lower portion of the hopper.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2011Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Inventor: Brad Mohns
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Patent number: 8220655Abstract: A suspended tray apparatus for avoiding spillage while carrying a single open container of liquid such as a mug of coffee or a cup of tea. The apparatus of the present invention is comprised of a tray on which the beverage is placed and a rigid element extending from the side of the tray and curved such that the outer end is centered above the tray and container; a hole or other method of attaching a cord or chain to the upper end of the rigid element, allowing the tray to hang from a loop or handle, held by a person, at the upper end of the chord or chain.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2010Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Inventor: Joshua Millstein
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Publication number: 20120152965Abstract: An improved pet food bowl for resisting the infestation of crawling insects such as ants having a modular stand with a leg member supporting an inverted cup element, the two components being removable and replaceable, that cooperate to support a food bowl. The improved pet food bowl incorporates a repellant material and specially designed stem that prevents ants from ascending the stand to the bowl.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventor: Alexander R. Bellehumeur
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Patent number: 8101222Abstract: A drinking container for decanting, filtering, mixing and/or aerating a beverage. The drinking container comprises a bowl having an upper opening and an aerating cell having a wall, an upper opening along the top of the cell and a plurality of openings or perforations through the wall. The cup-shaped cell has an upwardly facing hollow or concave configuration, optionally with a central upwardly extending protrusion, and is attached to and within the bowl, to decant, filter, mix and/or aerate a beverage that is poured through the bowl upper opening and into the cell upper opening, and subsequently flows through the at least one perforation into the bowl. Preferably, the drinking container is a wine glass having a base and stem supporting the bowl and the beverage is wine.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2009Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Chevalier Collection, Ltd.Inventors: James R Burroughs, Dillon Burroughs, Ken Benson, Ed Gilchrest
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Patent number: 8083083Abstract: An adaptable bulk material container system comprising a hopper having an interior for receiving the bulk material and an upper opening and a lower opening. The hopper comprises an upper portion defining an upper portion of the interior and including an upper perimeter wall about the interior. The hopper also includes a lower portion defining a lower portion of the interior and being positioned below the upper portion. The system also includes an adaptable base supporting the hopper, with the hopper being mounted on the adaptable base. The base comprises a support frame mounted on the hopper and extending downwardly from the hopper, with the support frame forming a perimeter about the lower portion of the hopper. The base also includes a support flange mounted on the support frame and extending outwardly from the support frame and having an outer perimeter surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2009Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Inventor: Brad Mohns
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Publication number: 20110303683Abstract: A container adapted to be lifted by a forklift having a pair of prongs, including a receptacle having a floor, a front wall, a rear wall, and a pair of opposed sidewalls, wherein a front edge, a rear edge and side edges of the floor define a perimeter of the floor. A plurality of bolsters is attached to the floor such that each bolster is within the perimeter, each bolster including a lower panel and a pair of sidewalls extending upwardly to the floor and forming a first entry window configured to slidably receive one of the prongs of the forklift. Each bolster is positioned such that its first entry window is accessible from one of the opposed side edges of the floor, and the prongs of the forklift are slidably receivable between a pair of the bolsters from one of the front edge and the rear edge of the floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Inventors: Charles Henry Cowie, Richard A. Samsel
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Patent number: 8070004Abstract: In various embodiments, shipping container systems are described included an extended tunnel flooring system with a steel floor piece running lengthwise down the center of the extended tunnel floor, and an Omega flooring system including alternating lengthwise strips of 6 wood floor pieces and 5 floor steel pieces on a structure of support beams reinforced with steel gusset plate.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2008Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Institute of International Container LessorsInventors: John Michael Williams, Michael S Hohndorf
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Publication number: 20110290803Abstract: A mud pan includes a container having a bottom wall, a mounting structure, a handle and a supporting structure. The mounting structure is connected to the bottom wall of the container and extends downward from the bottom wall of the container. The handle is connectable to the mounting structure to define a connected position and a disconnected position. The supporting structure is connected to the container. The supporting structure is operable to levelly support the container with respect to a surface when the handle is in the disconnected position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2008Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventor: Dustin Kehres
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Patent number: 8056748Abstract: A safe device for a squeezable container includes a protective cover, a body, and a bottom cap. The protective cover includes an idle cap, an inner cap, and a mouthpiece. The idle cap is rotatably mounted around the inner cap. The body includes a compartment for receiving a squeezable container. A plurality of non-return blocks are formed on an outer periphery defining an upper opening of the body and meshable with non-return blocks on the mouthpiece to prevent the mouthpiece from disengaging from the container. The bottom cap is engaged in and seals a lower opening of the body. A rotational force applied to the idle cap can only be transmitted to the inner cap when a force greater than a predetermined magnitude is applied to move the idle cap downward to tightly engage with the outer periphery of the inner cap.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2008Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Inventor: Fang-Pin Chen