Container Hanging Means (i.e., For Hanging From An Inanimate Support Device) Patents (Class 220/751)
  • Patent number: 8066148
    Abstract: A portable holder for beverage containers includes a basket suspended from a first movable position piece. The first movable position piece is rotatably connected to a first plate. The first plate is connected to a second plate. The second plate may be attached to a hanging member for suspending the portable holder for beverage containers. The second plate may be attached to a strap for securing the second plate to a stationary object or a moving vehicle. The portable holder for beverage containers may be configured to fold into a smaller size for storage when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Inventor: Patrick J. Garahan
  • Patent number: 8047397
    Abstract: A holder for to hold storage container(s) therein is disclosed. Each storage container has a lid with locking tabs or locking extension that hook underneath a protrusion around and near the top edge of the container to lock the lid to the container. The holder has a top with two downwardly extending sides with L-shaped extensions furthest from the top that create a ledge. The holder is attached to a surface. One or more containers with a lid locked thereto using the locking tabs or locking extensions are inserted into the holder and the underside of the locking tabs or locking extensions sit on the L-shaped extensions to support the container within the holder. There may be an interference fit between the container(s) with locked lid and the two downwardly extending sides that helps retain the container(s) within the holder and guarantees that two of the locking tabs are held in their locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Inventor: Theodore Mittet
  • Publication number: 20110253731
    Abstract: An annular attachment device is provided that is adapted to engage the threads of a threaded container and provide a connection point for the threaded container. In such an arrangement, the threads of a container may be placed through a center aperture in the attachment device. By threading a lid onto the container, the annular attachment device may be trapped between the container and its lid. An aperture or hook on an outer surface of the annular attachment device allows the device and a supported container to be tethered to a desired location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: DGL CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Thomas G. Smith
  • Publication number: 20110240697
    Abstract: A travel utility tray for use in a vehicle is provided including a box having a rectangular base, a back side, a front side and two ends. Attached to the box is a tray-holder hanger having two parallel hanger portions and a cross-member holding the parallel hanger portions together. Each hanger portion has an upper curved end that is sized to hang over an interior portion of a vehicle, and a lower tray-holder end. Cup holder rings are attached to the back side of the box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventor: Rachel Stephens
  • Publication number: 20110233089
    Abstract: A caddy for use with a drill index box includes a base member configured to receive the drill index box. An attachment device is rotatably coupled to the base member, the attachment device having means for coupling to a wall when the attachment device is rotated to a first position relative to the base member. The attachment member may be coupled to a pegboard when the attachment device is rotated to a second position relative to the base member, the first position being distinct from the second position. The caddy includes a locking bar movably coupled to the base member to selectively restrain the drill index box between the base member and the locking bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventor: Frank Charles Verk
  • Publication number: 20110198362
    Abstract: A hanging condiment container holder is provided including a clip portion for removably attaching the holder to an upper portion of a food package, a loop portion for receiving a condiment container, and an extension wall extending between the clip portion and the loop portion. The clip portion may be contoured to the shape of the upper edge or lip of a food package such as a cup. Various clip portions may be employed for removably attaching the hanging condiment container holder to a food package such as a cup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: CPC PROPERTIES, INC.
    Inventor: Peter Ciarrocchi, JR.
  • Publication number: 20110147396
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a container. More specifically, the present invention relates to a container with a ring carrier for hanging a ring, which is either provided at the lower part, upper part, or cap of the container. The ring carrier allows a user to easily hold the container and is conveniently inserted into the strips of a bag or a knapsack, so the container can be easily transported or stored. For this purpose, a container (A) with a ring carrier (12) according to the present invention comprises a carrier coupling unit (21) which is coupled with the ring carrier (12). A coupling unit (13) fixed to the carrier coupling unit (21) is formed at one side of the ring carrier (12) and a ring hole (14) is formed at the other side thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventor: Eun-Bae Kim
  • Publication number: 20110120173
    Abstract: A system for removably hanging a storage container from a surface generally comprises a first coupler and a second coupler. The first coupler includes an elongated member that is one of attached to and formed integral with the surface. The second coupler is one of attached to and formed integral with the storage container. The second coupler removably engages the first coupler such that the storage container is removably hung from the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventor: Shari Olefson
  • Publication number: 20110084088
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to mechanics, and more specifically, to a potting system. In one embodiment, the invention includes a potting system including one or more bands; and one or more pots configured to suspend from the one or more bands. In a further embodiment, the one or more pots configured to suspend from the one or more bands includes one or more pots configured to link with adjacent pots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventors: Richard C. Scribner, Harold W. Swartz
  • Publication number: 20110084087
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to mechanics, and more specifically, to a potting system. In one embodiment, the invention includes a potting system including one or more bands; and one or more pots configured to suspend from the one or more bands. In a further embodiment, the one or more pots configured to suspend from the one or more bands includes one or more pots configured to link with adjacent pots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventors: Richard C. Scribner, Harold W. Swartz
  • Publication number: 20110048988
    Abstract: A display package includes a blister assembly and a storage container. The blister assembly includes a front blister surface having a first opening therein and a rear blister surface coupled to the front blister surface and defining a first cavity. The storage container includes a first container portion secured within the first cavity, a second container portion hingedly coupled to the first container portion for pivotal displacement between an open position and a closed position, and a magnet fixed to an outer surface of the second container portion. The magnet is located at or beyond an outer perimeter of the blister assembly when the first container portion is secured within the first cavity. The magnet is configured to secure the display package to a metallic structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: Stanley K. Kotula, Darren B. Moss, Daniel G. Findle, Mark E. Brunson, David B. Lee, Lauren M. Wenchel
  • Publication number: 20110017757
    Abstract: A height adjustable and removable container system is provided with a container having a center opening through which at least one elongated, supporting guide member extends. The container moves up and down the guide member and is adjustable to fully raised and fully lowered positions and can also be positioned on intermediate heights on the guide member. A handle is removeably connected to the end of the guide member to assist in the movement of the container along the guide member. The handle can be disconnected and separated from the guide member to allow the container to be removed from the system. A stop pin, stored in the handle when not in use, is provided to set the container at intermediate heights on the guide member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventors: Peter S. Vosbikian, Robert Petner
  • Publication number: 20100326997
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile casing device, in particular for a hanging ceiling, that comprises: a casing (4) comprising a so-called inner frame at the base of which a stretched web (12) is attached, a casing housing (2) comprising a so-called outer frame and a bottom (8), to be attached to a wall; and a hinge assembly (28) connecting the casing (4) and the casing housing (2) in order to enable the tilting of the casing relative to the casing housing. The device is characterised in that the hinge assembly includes a first portion mounted on a surface of the inner frame opposite the bottom and a second portion mounted on the bottom, the first and second portions being mounted so as to be capable of rotation relative to each other, and in that one of the two portions of the hinge assembly is mounted so as to be capable of sliding movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: NORMALU
    Inventor: Yves Meyer
  • Publication number: 20100282540
    Abstract: Various embodiments of ladders, ladder components, accessories for ladders, ladder systems and related methods are provided. In one embodiment a ladder and platform system is provided having at least two ladders and a platform or plank. The platform or plank has coupling mechanisms that provide adjustable but secure coupling of the platform to the ladders, either with the top cap or with the rungs. Other embodiments include storage devices and paint trays for use with ladders and ladder systems incorporating such devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: WING ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: N. Ryan Moss, Ryan Crawford, Ben K. Jackson, Stephen E. Boynton, Heidi Phillips, Keith Emmel
  • Publication number: 20100213099
    Abstract: Some embodiments disclose a folding box configured to hold a product. The folding box can include: (a) an enclosure base configured to form a cavity and having: (1) a first back panel; (2) a first left-side panel; (3) a first right-side panel; (4) a first bottom panel; and (5) a first top panel; (b) an enclosure door coupled to the enclosure base, the enclosure door having: (1) a front panel having a second top panel; (2) a second left-side panel; (3) a second right-side panel; and (4) a second bottom panel; (c) a box insert blank configured to be received within and fixedly attached within the cavity of the enclosure base and comprising a second back panel; and (d) a product mounting blank configured to receive the product and configured to be fixedly attach to the box insert blank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventor: AARON MENESES
  • Publication number: 20100187242
    Abstract: A container includes a vessel defining an internal volume adapted to be loaded with a removable material, a handle connected to the vessel, and a hanging device associated with the handle for hanging the vessel onto an upright structure, such as the front wall of an ice machine when the container is being used as an ice tote. The handle is rotatable between a raised position and a lowered position, and the hanging device is connected to the handle so as to rotate with it. This construction allows a user to dismount the container from the upright member with rotation of the handle from the lowered position to the raised position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventors: Andrew P. Lynch, Bernie Ziebart
  • Publication number: 20100170817
    Abstract: A sleeve seat, comprising a sleeve connector having a perforated hole and a penetrating piece having multiple penetrating poles and fixing poles; wherein the penetrating pole is used for penetrating into the perforated hole of the sleeve connector and fixed in the hole, and the fixing pole is used for engaging with the top of the sleeve connector. In the light of above, when the sleeve is sheathed onto the sleeve connectors of the main seat, the penetrating poles of the penetrating piece is able to pass through the sleeve and penetrate into the perforated hole to fix still, also the fixing pole is able to pass through the sleeve and engage with the top of the sleeve connector, so that the sleeve can be stably and tightly assembled to the main seat to prevent from the steal, meanwhile, the goals of the stability of assembly and the multiple purposes of use are achieved as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2009
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventor: Lai-Shun WU
  • Publication number: 20100163589
    Abstract: A storage device having a lockable container for securely storing small items, attaches to the support frame of a bicycle, and further serves as a holder for a U-shaped bicycle lock. According to a preferred embodiment, the bicycle attachment element is lockable and attachable to the bicycle frame only when the container is in an open position. Once the lock box is locked, it cannot be removed from the bicycle frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventors: Kenneth Kwak, Eric Darnas
  • Patent number: 7743800
    Abstract: Sensitive materials are packaged by being inserted into an uncontaminated reservoir of a container assembly without being contaminated during such packaging. The container assembly also includes an uncontaminated sleeve and an uncontaminated film. A lower portion of the sleeve extends from opening in the top of the reservoir and an upper portion of the sleeve is sealed by the film. When the film is broken, the material is inserted into the reservoir. The upper portion of the sleeve is separable from the lower portion of the sleeve. The container assembly also includes a first set of carrier arms attached to the upper portion of the sleeve for facilitating movement of the carrier assembly and a second set of carrier arms attached to the reservoir for facilitating handling and/or movement of the reservoir after the upper portion of the sleeve is separated from the lower portion of the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Inventor: Nathan Albert Cole
  • Publication number: 20100140267
    Abstract: Disclosed is a product container that includes, inter alia, a cover portion, a base portion, a hinge section and a hang tab. The hinge section joins the cover portion with the base portion and allows the cover portion to articulate between an open position and a closed position. The cover portion and the base portion are adapted and configured to engage about their periphery and form a product storage compartment when the container is closed. The hang tab projects from the base portion of the product container and enables the closed clamshell container to be suspended from a hook in a retail store. The hang tab is integrally formed, at least in part, from material that is scavenged from the hinge section of the container. In certain constructions, the container is tamper-evident/resistant and the hinge section includes a frangible strip for facilitating separation of the cover portion from the base portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventors: Robert Sellari, Peter Boback
  • Publication number: 20100127009
    Abstract: A drum assembly having opposite ends and a cylindrical drum surface extending between the ends, and a central through opening extending between the ends, a support carried in the opening and having an extended position in which a portion of the support projects endwise from the opening and a retracted position in the opening, and there being retention structure associated with the opening to retain the support alternately in positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventors: Kevin M. Trejo, Chris McSweyn
  • Publication number: 20100089933
    Abstract: A foldable package made from one sheet of material where the top portion folds into 3 or more layers. Cutouts in each of the layers line up in a way to make a J-hook.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventor: Robert Michael Branger
  • Publication number: 20100051634
    Abstract: A device for suspending a container such as a beverage container from a dispenser includes a first portion having a pair of projections adapted to engage a support shoulder on the container, and a second portion adapted to engage the dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventor: Todd MEIKLE
  • Publication number: 20100032439
    Abstract: A recycling system and carrying apparatus to allow individuals to carry recycling containers and the like. The carrying apparatus includes at least one support arm adapted to engage a support such that the carrying apparatus hangs therefrom, and at least one carrying arm operably connected to the at least one support arm. The carrying arm is adapted to secure an item to be carried by the carrying apparatus. The at least one carrying arm is adapted to pivot relative to the at least one support arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventor: Matthew P. Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20100025405
    Abstract: An equipment container for use with heavy machinery, the equipment container having a base, opposing lateral ends, back wall and front lip defining an internal carrying space, wherein one or more vertical dividers separate the carrying space into two or more compartments. The portable equipment container may be use with an industrial vehicle, and is adapted to carry in separate compartments a fuel tank, a ground packing machine, and a bucket, each accessible to an operator from the operator's position in the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: VANPORT ENTERPRISES LTD.
    Inventor: Gene C. SLACK
  • Publication number: 20100006576
    Abstract: A pet item storage unit including a body having first and second portions. The first portion includes a first storage compartment having a lid adapted to secure items inside the first storage compartment. The second portion includes a second storage compartment adapted to hold a plurality of disposable bags and includes an open slot for removal of at least one of the bags. An aperture extends completely through the pet item storage unit between the first and second portions and is adapted to receive a dog leash. A light source is disposed between the first and second portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventor: Erika Berry
  • Publication number: 20090314774
    Abstract: An apparatus for receiving and storing a plurality of nestable articles comprising an elongate tubular receptacle for receiving and storing the plurality of articles as a nested stack of articles. The receptacle has an open article-receiving end and a partially open other end for retaining the nested stack of articles in the receptacle. Attachment means are provided on an exterior surface of the receptacle for pivotally suspending the receptacle from a waste container for rotation relative to the waste container about a pivot point. In use, the receptacle is held on the waste container with the open article-receiving end positioned above the partially open other end. Upon rotation of the receptacle about the pivot point so that the article-receiving end is positioned below the partially open other end, the nested stack of articles are removable under gravity from the receptacle through the open article-receiving end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2007
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: BLUE HERON SOLUTIONS
    Inventors: Daniel J. Spence, Bruce I. Davidson
  • Publication number: 20090314791
    Abstract: A bulk container for storing materials comprises a tank having a peripheral side wall connected to a generally rectangular top wall. A lifting lug is secured to the tank at each corner of the top wall. Each lifting lug comprises a generally L-shaped metal plate having first and second legs. A corner sling adapter is mounted at each lifting lug. Each corner sling adapter includes a stiffener plate having a base connected to upturn sides and a padeye comprising a planar body with a through opening. The padeye planar body is secured to and extends upwardly from the base. Each corner sling adapter is fastened to one of the corner lifting lugs whereby the padeye planar body at each corner of the top wall is substantially in-line with the padeye planar body at an opposite corner of the top wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Michael Dean Hartley, Scott T. Meints
  • Publication number: 20090294316
    Abstract: A magnetic button system useable with magnetic surfaces, methods of making such magnetic buttons using a continuous process, high-energy thin flexible magnetic materials, and kits, including packaging, relating to retail sale of such magnetic buttons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Tom Love, James L. Hill
  • Publication number: 20090242580
    Abstract: A container device having a paint receptacle allows a user to easily access paint with a brush while working on a ladder. The container device includes one or more fixed brackets for attachment to a desired ladder rung and a pivotable bracket to stabilize the container device on a lower ladder rung. The paint receptacle maintains the paint in a convenient manner during use and includes an interior wipe board for removing excess paint from a paint brush and a brush clamp for storing a paint brush when not in use. A lid and handle are also included for tightly sealing any remaining paint therein during transportation and storage. A fabric cover having a series of pockets can be placed on the lower portion of the container device for carrying various painting tools and accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventor: Michael E. Conner, SR.
  • Publication number: 20090236351
    Abstract: A hanger may include a body for supporting a package from a rod. A support portion may extend from the body and may define a gap to receive the rod. The body may define a slot for receiving the tab and may include a first major face that fully encloses the slot. The body may also include a living hinge defining a fold axis. The living hinge may extend across the first major face on opposite sides of the slot and extend inline with the slot. In some examples, the support portion defines a J-hook. In some examples, the hanger is incorporated into a package assembly including a package configured to house a product and including a tab, wherein the tab extends through the slot to support the package from the rod with the hanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventors: Lewis CHU, Kenny Lau
  • Publication number: 20090212055
    Abstract: A litter receptacle system, including: a support frame; a container for receiving and storing litter; a coupler; and a retention device; wherein the coupler rotatably couples the container to the support frame; the retention device is in communication with the support frame and the container; and the retention device is operable to releasably secure the container to the support frame, and a method of using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Oliveri, Deirdre L. Dunphy, Robert Carl Martin, Lou Ellen Kregel, Michael S. Lachowski, Carol Elisabeth John
  • Patent number: 7578411
    Abstract: A bail grip for a pivotal bail of a bucket in which the bail has a pair of bail legs and a central hook with an inverted shape. The bail grip comprises an arcuate body that is installed onto the upper ends of the bail legs with the arc of the bail grip body conforming to a common curve or arc of the upper ends of the bail legs. When in place, the bail grip body does not completely close off a recess formed by the hook. Instead, a rear side of the bail grip body has a notch adjacent the recess such that a locking pin used on a wall bracket from which the bucket is hung is still able to pass downwardly through the recess and along the notch formed in the rear side of the bail grip body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Miller Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry J. Zien, Kenneth C. Floer
  • Publication number: 20090206098
    Abstract: A portable holder for beverage containers includes a basket suspended from a first movable position piece. The first movable position piece is rotatably connected to a first plate. The first plate is connected to a second plate. The second plate may be attached to a hanging member for suspending the portable holder for beverage containers. The second plate may be attached to a strap for securing the second plate to a stationary object or a moving vehicle. The portable holder for beverage containers may be configured to fold into a smaller size for storage when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventor: Patrick J. Garahan
  • Publication number: 20090188819
    Abstract: A dugout organizer includes a plurality of compartments formed from a flexible material, wherein each of the compartments are sized to hold a player's glove, helmet and hat, a shelf for holding larger equipment coupled to the compartments, and a plurality of bat holders for holding bats. The compartments, shelf and bat holders can be folded into a relatively flat unit for transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Andrew J. Carney, JR., Kenneth Buras, JR., John A. Carpinelli
  • Publication number: 20090159597
    Abstract: A storage device includes a plurality of shells with each shell having upper and lower ends, front and back faces, and opposed sides. Each shell defines an enclosed interior area and having a door for accessing the interior area. The shells are selectively maintained one above another in a stacked configuration. The shells are allowed to rotate relative to one another so as to selectively maintain respective back faces adjacent one another. The shells are able to separate from one another. A plurality of wheels are adjacent at least one shell back face adjacent a respective upper end or lower end. At least one shell includes a retractable handle. At least one shell includes a hanger element configured to distribute a hanging force throughout the shell upper end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: J. Byron Alexander, Carolyn Marlow Alexander
  • Publication number: 20090127146
    Abstract: According to the invention, a tool holder system having a tool holder with an extension and retraction device, in particular a reel, by means of which a cable, to which a tool can be fastened, is extendable and automatically retractive, is characterized by the fact that the tool holder can be detachably fastened by means of an attaching device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Kolja Krebs, Roberto Stein
  • Publication number: 20090107868
    Abstract: A device (101) is provided which comprises a frangible, pressurized container (103), and an undergarment (105) disposed and said container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventor: Madeleine Mercier
  • Publication number: 20090090711
    Abstract: A recycle container is adapted for use with a refuse container that has wheels and a lift bar to be engaged by a hydraulic lift unit of a refuse collection vehicle. An engagement flange extends outwardly from a rear wall of the recycle container at a height that enables a hook portion of the flange to engage the lift bar of the refuse container when the containers are supported on level ground. Engagement of the hook portion of the flange on the lift bar enables the recycle container to be joined to the refuse container to facilitate movement of the recycle container and refuse container together. Once the flange is engaged on the lift bar, the refuse container is tilted backward about its wheels and the two containers can be transported together to a curbside location, and detached from each other to await pick-up by collection vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventor: Clifton BARCHAM
  • Publication number: 20090090710
    Abstract: A condiment cup assembly (10) and methods for attachment to a beverage container (14) is provided. The assembly includes a beverage container cover (16) having an outer edge (18) and a perforation (20) centrally positioned, a drinking straw (22) inserted through the perforation, a condiment container including a vertical sidewall (26) defining a top opening (28) for accessing a storage space (32) of the condiment container, and an integral attachment arm (30) connected to the vertical sidewall, the integral attachment arm including a coupling portion (34). The condiment container is attached to the beverage container cover via the coupling portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventor: Charlotte Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20090000980
    Abstract: A heart shaped container, designed to attach to your key ring. In the event of a suspected heart attack, a person places his or her thumb under the protruding tab and index finger on the top of the other tab. When pressure is applied the hinged snap on lid separates, except for the hinge, from the base. This, will make immediately accessible the suggested load of two 325 mg aspirin sitting in the pill cradles of the container base. By inverting the Have-A-Heart unit the two aspirin release into the awaiting hand, and the user then ingests one of these. The user thereby increases dramatically the chance of surviving the heart attack and greatly reduces the damage to the heart muscle. When immediate action is necessary the Have-A-Heart container will be right there on your key ring and easily distinguishable because of its red color and heart shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventor: Jeffrey Alan Petersen
  • Publication number: 20080185380
    Abstract: A rectangular shaped container has lateral and longitudinal walls where one longitudinal wall has a greater height and has two hooks, or folds into a hook like shape, for placing the container upon a bed rail. The container has a divided interior with compartments for storage of things therein. The compartments have similar height and generally the same width. The dividers also stiffen the container when in use. The container includes a stiffener box or shelf that provides a shallower compartment and prevents collapse of the container. The container can be made from one or two layers of material, often cardstock or cardboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventors: John R. Pritchett, Robert T. Pritchett, Donald L. James
  • Publication number: 20080156766
    Abstract: An integrated contents display and sorting tray adapter assembly that connects to the top of a container or other similar vessel which allows an individual to readily display the contents of the jar, easily reinsert the contents into the jar, and easily and quickly store the jar/adapter assembly in a safe manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2006
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventor: James E. Darling
  • Patent number: 7387066
    Abstract: An improved can compacting mechanism includes a can collection bin comprising a body having an integrally-formed and cylindrically-shaped sidewall. Downwardly from the cylindrical sidewall is a floor. The sidewall and floor are integrally formed into a single structure. Upwardly from the sidewall is a body neck and opening. The body neck is, in cross-section, a generally rectangular-shaped structure and the body opening is a generally rectangular-shaped aperture through which compacted cans are intended to pass as they drop by gravity from the can compacting mechanism of prior invention. The sidewall is a carrier for indicia applied to the sidewall or to a label or wrap that encircles the sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Inventor: Gregory D. Geise
  • Publication number: 20080035655
    Abstract: A bucket is preferably injection molded plastic and has a flattened rear wall portion to which first and second spaced apart hooks are attached. The hooks are configured for attaching the bucket to a horizontal bar, such as the rail of a standard stock panel. The height of the bucket is such that the bucket spans the distance between adjacent horizontal rails of a stock panel. The spaced apart hooks also allow the hooks to be attached to a rail on either side of a post. Locking pins in each hook secure the bucket to the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: Michael Baumgartner
  • Patent number: 7322467
    Abstract: A receptacle stores and keeps items, such as toiletries and medicine, within close proximity to a tissue box. The receptacle includes a bottom wall, a plurality of walls and a hook element. The plurality of walls extends outwardly from the bottom wall to define a storage space. The hook element has an edge for forming a hole in a top surface of the tissue box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Tissue Box Caddy, LLC
    Inventor: David Youngblood
  • Patent number: 7318574
    Abstract: A tool kit structure including a tool kit having a bottom box and an upper cover. One side of the upper cover is formed with a recessed section. Two lateral sides of the recessed section are respectively formed with two longitudinally extending lugs opposite to each other. A hanging block is connected with a bottom of the recessed section. The hanging block is conveniently closable/openable. The hanging block is formed with a hanging hole for hanging the tool kit for exhibition. The top of the upper cover is formed with a turning depression near the side of the upper cover. After the hanging block is closed into the recessed section, the turning depression serves as a turning space for a user to easily turn the hanging block. By means of the hanging block, the tool kit can be horizontally placed or vertically hung.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Inventor: Chang Chuan Lee
  • Patent number: 7249799
    Abstract: A storage apparatus for use in an outdoor environment such as a swimming pool and a beach. Such storage apparatus comprises a holder having a predetermined shape and formed from a predetermined material, such holder having a plurality of compartments disposed therein, and a means engageable with the holder for securing the storage apparatus to one of a chaise lounge, a beach chair, other outdoor chairs and boat rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Inventor: Brian Luce
  • Patent number: 7234673
    Abstract: A container holding unit includes a wall mountable bracket and a drip container bracket. The wall mountable bracket includes a mounting portion, a container holding portion extending from the mounting portion configured to substantially surround a portion of a container while allowing a dispensing tip of a container to pass through, and a plurality of container engaging slats extending inward from the container holding portion. The drip container bracket includes a back section configured to engage the wall mountable bracket and a drip container extending from a bottom of the back section. The drip container further includes a depression formed therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Salus Corporation
    Inventor: Joseph A. Graneto, III
  • Patent number: 7219602
    Abstract: An improved can compacting mechanism includes a can collection catch bin comprising a main catch bin body having integrally formed front wall, back wall, and opposing walls. Downwardly from the front, back and side walls, is a floor. The walls and floor are integrally formed into a single structure. Upwardly from the floor, the side walls are tapered inwardly towards a body neck and opening. The upper most portion of the front and back walls also terminate at the body neck and opening. The body neck is, in cross-section, a generally rectangular-shaped structure and the body opening is a generally rectangular-shaped aperture through which compacted cans are intent to pass as they drop by gravity from the can compacting mechanism of prior invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Inventor: Gregory D. Geise