Packing Or Stacking Arrangements Patents (Class 222/143)
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Patent number: 8353427Abstract: An automatic dispensing apparatus for dispensing hand-sanitizer lotion, which is powered using a rechargeable battery pack rechargeable via solar cells, which battery pack is pivotally mounted in the upper interior section of the main frame of the dispenser, above the liquid-storage bag, whereby as the liquid storage bag is depleted after continual use, the weight of the battery pack serves to compress the storage bag to thereby increase the pressure therein, so that the delay of the dispensing of the liquid does not increase over time as the bag becomes depleted. Also provided is a lower, pivotal tray located below the dispensing nozzle of the dispensing apparatus by which drippings and excess dispensed amounts are caught by the tray and do not fall upon the floor therebelow. A front cover is rotatable to an upper position such that it does not rotate back down by itself in order to allow unencumbered access to the interior of the apparatus for changing storage bags and batteries.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2010Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Inventor: Konrad Landauer
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Publication number: 20120325866Abstract: A fluid storage tank includes: a tank body in which a fluid is stored; and an ejection outlet that is formed on a top surface of the tank body in order to eject the fluid stored in the tank body, wherein the ejection outlet includes a tapered portion having an inner diameter that is increased upward away from the tank body. Accordingly, the fluid is prevented from being jiggled or splashed when being poured.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2011Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventors: Jin Hwan Lee, Sang Gwon Moon, Kwang Soo Park
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Publication number: 20120325854Abstract: A device for dispensing individual components of a two-component adhesive includes first and second manifold members, each having a distribution chamber therein. A set of conveying tubes is supported within the dispensing device and collectively present a predetermined total cross-sectional flow area to the first distribution chamber. An array of openings and an array of passages extend through the second member. The openings receive the discharge ends of the conveying tubes. The passages are disposed in fluid communication with the second distribution chamber. The passages collectively present a predetermined total cross-sectional flow area to the second distribution chamber member. The openings and the passages are laterally spaced with respect to each other such that the discharge ends of the tubes are interspersed among the passages. The cross-sectional flow areas presented to the first and second distribution chambers are different.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2010Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: Actamax Surgical Materials, LLCInventors: James William Ashmead, William Gerald DiMaio
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Publication number: 20120325852Abstract: A liquid dispenser has containers, sized, shaped and arranged to enclose different volumes but each of the containers has a top with a refill opening that is substantially the same as the top and openings of the other containers. The containers are provided with curving transition sections that taper the sides of the container to increase or decrease the width of the container to provide a smaller or large top sizes as needed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2011Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: PRINCE CASTLE LLCInventors: Loren Veltrop, Christopher Lyons, Michael A. Graef
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Patent number: 8308031Abstract: A container having a receptacle and a cover is disclosed. The receptacle includes a generally rectangular base portion, a continuous sidewall portion, and a collar. The sidewall portion includes a lower end and an upper end. The lower end of the sidewall portion is coupled to the base portion and the upper end defines an opening. The collar extends around the sidewall portion proximate the upper end. The cover is coupled to the receptacle and includes a top portion, a skirt, a flap, and a tear strip. The skirt extends downwardly from the periphery of the top portion. The flap is hingeably coupled to the top portion proximate a corner of the closure and is moveable between an open position in which access is provided to the opening in the receptacle and a closed position in which the opening in the receptacle is closed. The flap includes a closing apparatus to releasably retain the flap in the closed position. The tear strip is removable and is coupled to the flap and the skirt.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2010Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Gateway Plastics, Inc.Inventors: William C. Vogel, Terrence M. Parve, Gary Swetish, Michael Phillips
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Patent number: 8292122Abstract: A fluid containing and dispersing apparatus comprising, a primary fluid containing chamber and a secondary mass containing chamber, wherein said primary fluid containing chamber is primarily intended to contain fluids (such as water) and said secondary chamber is primarily intended to contain other matter used as gardening supplements (fertilizers and the like) for plants. The instant invention provides user a means to avoid direct contact with such supplements, which is advantageous as these supplements often comprise chemicals. In one embodiment the invention features a substantially flexible nozzle with removable fluid distribution heads, external chambers for carrying supplies and equipment. Another embodiment comprises an easy to use pump with a fluid measuring display and a time recording feature. Another embodiment features a solid matter containment chamber without said pump apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2008Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: The U-CAN Brand, LLCInventor: James Ugone
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Patent number: 8235214Abstract: According to one embodiment, a liquid container generally includes a base member, a sidewall member, a neck member, a spout, and a handle. The sidewall member is attached to and extends upwardly from the base member. The neck member couples the sidewall member to the spout. The base member has a recessed portion and at least one slot. The recessed portion extends upwardly into the container such that the base member may rest upon the neck member of another container. The slot may be tunnel-shaped to conform to one or more ribs of the neck member of another container. The tunnel shape may form a cavity that extends across the base member.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2009Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Dean Intellectual Property Services II, Inc.Inventors: Carl T. Eiten, Matthew J. Simpson
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Publication number: 20120111889Abstract: A liquid-dispensing station comprises a liquid-holding tank and a plurality of liquid-dispensing structures. The liquid-holding tank and the plurality of liquid-dispensing structures are adjoined to form a liquid-dispensing apparatus. Liquid from within the liquid-holding tank can be dispensed through one or more of the liquid-dispensing structures, which are in fluid communication with a liquid-receiving space of the liquid-holding tank. When the liquid-holding tank is empty, the liquid-dispensing apparatus is stackable within another identically configured liquid-dispensing apparatus. Advantageously, the liquid-holding tank and the liquid-dispensing structures are jointly configured such that the liquid-dispensing structures of one liquid-dispensing apparatus do not contact the liquid-holding tank of another liquid-dispensing apparatus when stacked therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2012Publication date: May 10, 2012Inventor: Kevin W. Huff
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Publication number: 20120037661Abstract: A collapsible container and a method of using the collapsible container are provided. In one embodiment of the container, the container comprises a collapsible fold area associating a base portion with a nestable portion, the collapsible fold area being structured such that a collapsing of collapsible fold area results in disposal of at least a portion of the nestable portion within the base volume. In one embodiment of the method, the method comprises the steps of nestling the collapsed containers with one another for efficient space storage when said collapsed containers are not in use, and releasing a vacuum or applying a force to return a collapsed container to its full or expanded position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Inventors: Charles Ishmael Mays, III, Gregory M. Hogle, Byron Lee Sharp, Donald Harold Ankney, Brady Glen Gutekunst
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Publication number: 20110272431Abstract: A liquid dispenser comprising a dispensing portion (16) integral with a storage portion (14), wherein the storage portion is releasably securable to a surface of a water container (12) of a water unit (10). The storage portion is suitably configured to enable its engagement with the water container by means of a snap-fit, alternately a slide-fit tongue and groove formation; an adhesive compound; or the suspension of storage portion from a top flange of the water container. The storage portion may comprise a resiliency depressible formation (30), which when depressed causes liquid to be dispensed from a dispensing portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2010Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: JUICELOOP (PTY) LTD.Inventor: Jarrod Garber
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Patent number: 8002145Abstract: The present invention is a reusable assembly for containing, distributing and consuming mineral water. The assembly includes a container having a top mounted handle and recesses and projections to facilitate piling. The lower portion has recesses and projections that match the upper recesses and projections when piled up among several units. The container has a partial cutout with a contoured opening so that a vane-like inner part can be placed thereupon. A bag is placed inside the container, on the vane, and has a nozzle that can fit an opening in the front wall of the container. The nozzle has a tubular configuration, allowing a plug to tightly fit inside. The assembly has a tap with a free end having side windows to let the water in. The plug and the head can be coupled to each other when the tap is inserted into the nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2005Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Stop Air Locacao de Sistemas de Embalagens de Liquidos Ltda.Inventor: Carlos Alberto Rodrigues Anjos
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Patent number: 7988002Abstract: A plastic container and closure and method of making the same. The container can include a solid bottom end, an outer sidewall extending from the solid bottom end, and a neck portion extending from the outer sidewall to create an open end of the container. The neck portion may have a spout portion having an aperture formed therein. The spout portion can be inverted to form a flange receptacle. The closure can include a sealing portion which includes a first receptacle, a spring portion that includes a second receptacle, and a planar center area configured in the center of the closure and extending inward from the spring portion. The container may be filled with a product and the closure secured to the container, over the open end, to create a primary seal and a secondary seal. When the closure is secured to the container, the spring portion can exert a sealing pressure against the neck portion of the container to create the primary seal.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2007Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Graham Packaging Company, L.P.Inventors: John E. Denner, David B. Clements, Robert D. Stoolmaker
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Patent number: 7926682Abstract: Combined applicator container and concentrate cartridge with the container including a holder for releasably holding the cartridge thereon and a transfer device interposed between the container and cartridge for transferring selected quantities of concentrate from the cartridge to the container.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2007Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Leona I. Nelson
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Patent number: 7866512Abstract: The invention relates to a container system comprising a container with an integrated pump mechanism of a submersible pump, particularly a drum pump or a container pump with a pump lance. This pump lance can be inserted into the container via a bunghole, and a rotor shaft, which has a pump rotor mounted thereon in a rotationally fixed manner and which is actively connected to a drive motor, extends through the pump lance. By virtue of the fact that the submersible pump has a pump head and a pump mechanism, which are designed so that they can be separated from one another, and a withdrawal connection is assigned to the pump head that can be removed from the pump mechanism, the invention ensures that the container, which is advantageously provided with a bunghole that is drawn deeper or is otherwise situated lower, forms, together with the pump mechanism integrated in the container, a stackable and transportable unit that can be sealed tightly. The invention is for use in SCR technology or AdBlue® technology.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2005Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Lutz Pumpen GmbHInventor: Volker Fertig
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Publication number: 20100270331Abstract: A handheld spice container for dispensing spices has a generally cubic configuration, with walls defining an interior chamber for holding spices. A cover member is pivotally mounted in a top opening, and is pivotable from a closed position in two different pivoting directions. In a first pivoting direction, the cover has a wall forming a shaker portion to permit shaking material from the interior of the container through shaker openings. In a second position of the cover, a chamber which is formed in the cover permits dispensing a quantity of spice contained in the container. The cover is preferably positioned below an upper level of the top wall to form a recess, and the bottom of the container has a boss that will fit into the recess to permit stable stacking one container on top of the other.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2009Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventors: Katharine Cummins, Darren W. Haas
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Patent number: 7815073Abstract: A convenience container device is disclosed. The device has a food container selectively coupled to a lid assembly. The lid assembly includes a spoon at an end of a handle pivotally coupled to a trigger handle. The food container comprises one or more chambers, and the chambers include solid foods and fluid foods. The chambers communicate with one another so that the solid foods and the fluid foods are mixed. Single-handed manipulation of the trigger handle by a user displaces the spoon having a mixture of the solid and fluid foods along a predefined path to conveniently deliver the food mixture to the user. A method of using the convenience container device is disclosed. Furthermore, a convenience consumer device kit comprises one or more convenience container devices or one or more components of one or more convenience consumer devices, or combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2007Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Inventor: Jesse J. Fairchild
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Publication number: 20100102087Abstract: The invention relates to a beverage pouring device in the form of a disposable barrel for the compressed-gas operated pouring of beverages such as beer, wine and soft drinks that are kept at drinking temperature, e.g. using compressed CO2. Said device consists of a multi-part container (100), a safety fitting (8) located on top of the container, a fitting pipe (10) that is immersed in the container interior and a detachable tap head that can be placed on the safety fitting or a connection piece that can be placed on said fitting during the filling process. When a lever is actuated, the head or piece displaces a seal that is situated in an external housing of the safety fitting, said housing connecting the safety fitting to the container body, downwards against an elastic force into a position that opens the liquid channel for the liquid beverage that rises via the fitting pipe. The device also optionally comprises a base and top ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2008Publication date: April 29, 2010Inventors: Klaus Meike, Kasper Van Der Wiel, Stefan Nadenau, Bernd Schrepfer
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Patent number: 7661564Abstract: A keg is formed from (A) a shaped jacket or liner forming a container, obtained from at least two nonsymmetrical parts (1a, 1b) welded together, one of the parts containing an opening provided with a neck, and (B) a filling/tapping device (3) positioned in the neck of the opening. The part of the container with the filling/tapping opening contains a riser or peripheral skirt (13) having a height at least equal to that of the outer part of the filling/tapping device and, optionally, sufficient to contain at least one cut-out forming a handle, and while the neck of the opening contains a part (9) extending inside the lumen of the jacket and having a limited diameter at its end (10), so as to permit passage and maintenance of the tapping device (3), and containing at least one other opening (11), advantageously on the periphery of the opening for passage and maintenance of the tapping device.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2005Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: ODIN (A French Private Limited Company)Inventor: Denis Delbarre
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Publication number: 20090250490Abstract: A dispensing device includes a plurality of housing members of substantially the same height and depth for housing a plurality of predetermined consumable items therein. A securing mechanism is disposed at predetermined locations on such housing members for releasably securing such housing members to each other. At least one housing member receives and stores a predetermined amount of a predetermined liquid therein. A heating source is operably connected to such at least one housing member for heating such predetermined liquid. A power source is operably connected to such heating source for supplying power thereto. A switch mechanism is disposed intermediate such power source and such heating source for selectively turning such power source on and off. A dispensing mechanism is operably connected to each of such plurality of housing members for dispensing such predetermined consumable items from within such housing members outside of such housing members into predetermined containers.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2009Publication date: October 8, 2009Inventor: EDWARD STRAZA
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Publication number: 20090223999Abstract: A container has openings at each end and has two compartments for holding two complementary materials. The container stands on either end and can dispense one of the two materials from each end. In one embodiment the container is separable into two individual containers. The individual containers are attached together using various means such as shrink wrap material, perforated strips, interlocking sections and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2008Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventors: Daniel Jason Hill, James Brian Fordham
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Patent number: 7507379Abstract: A unitary assembly of biological specimen support articles, arranged in a stack in which successive articles are secured in positional sequence by a tape. The tape in one embodiment is of loop form, e.g., folded back on itself with a first portion detachably adhesively secured to the stack and with the second portion back-folded over the first portion and extending beyond the stack in a free end that may be manually grasped to peel away the tape from the stack, when the stack is placed in a dispensing hopper with the free end accessed for manual grasping thereof. By stripping the tape from the stack after the stack is positioned in the dispensing hopper, the component support articles, e.g., tissue cassettes or microscope slides, are freed for subsequent dispensing and use.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2004Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: Triangle Biomedical Sciences, Inc.Inventor: Jack E. Hunnell
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Publication number: 20090045216Abstract: A portable fluid-storage container is disclosed that allows for a selected material to be stored and dispensed at a location where the fluid is needed. The portable fluid-storage container may further condition the fluid to ensure proper characteristics even after prolonged periods of storage, preferably with reduced waste.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2008Publication date: February 19, 2009Inventor: Mark Mamaghani
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Publication number: 20080217200Abstract: In one embodiment according to the present disclosure, a liquid container generally includes a base member, an annular sidewall member, a neck member, a spout, and a handle. The annular sidewall member is attached to and extends upwardly from the base member. The neck member couples the annular sidewall member to the spout. The base member has a recessed portion that extends upwardly into the container such that the base member may rest upon the neck member of another container.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2007Publication date: September 11, 2008Applicant: Dean Intellectual Property Services II, L.P.Inventors: Carl T. Eiten, Matthew J. Simpson
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Publication number: 20080169310Abstract: A liquid dispensing device includes a base with a well disposed one of within and on a center portion of such base for receiving and securing a bottle. The well including a sealing mechanism. A vent mechanism has a first portion disposed one of within and on such base and a second portion extends into a bottle from a neck of such bottle. A third portion is connected at a first end thereof to such second portion adjacent the neck and at a second end thereof to the first portion. The third portion is further connected to a valve mechanism communicating a flow of air into the valve mechanism and interrupting such flow of air in a second position. A fluid dispensing mechanism has a first dispensing portion in fluid communication with the well and a second dispensing portion in a position for dispensing liquid into a predetermined container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2007Publication date: July 17, 2008Inventor: Roman T. Mata
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Patent number: 7347386Abstract: A sprayer with a changeable volume includes a container, a pump, a first pipe, a second pipe and a nozzle. The container includes an upper wall and a lower wall. The upper wall can be compressed while not containing water and extensible for containing water. The lower wall is connected to the upper wall. The pump is put in a space defined in the lower wall. The first pipe is led to the pump from a space defined in the upper wall. The second pipe is led to the exterior of the container from the pump. The nozzle is connected to the second pipe.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2006Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Inventor: Chiang-Pei Chen
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Patent number: 7303096Abstract: A liquid delivery system includes a first reservoir having a first outlet through which liquid is delivered. A first delivery outlet is located at the lower portion of the first reservoir and a vent is included at its upper portion. A second reservoir located above the first reservoir and has a second outlet located in its lower portion. A first delivery conduit connects the second outlet to the first reservoir and a second delivery conduit connects the upper portion of the first reservoir with the upper portion of the interior of the second reservoir. A vent valve controls communication through the second delivery conduit. A level sensor senses the level of liquid in the first reservoir and causes the vent valve to open when the liquid falls below a first predetermined level and to close the vent valve when on the level rises above a second (higher) predetermined level.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2005Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: The Water CorporationInventor: Christopher Speight
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Publication number: 20070246488Abstract: A container for storing and/or dispensing liquid includes a body portion having a neck portion with an opening, at least one protrusion and at least one recessed portion, so that the container can utilize internal liquid pressure to provide strength for the container, so that less material is required for supporting the shape and structure of the container and so that the use of external packaging can be avoided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2007Publication date: October 25, 2007Inventors: Warren Cash, Andrew Cash
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Publication number: 20070228077Abstract: A pump and tank lid assembly. The pump is of a low-profile, lightweight design to enable it to cooperate with the lid so that a relatively thin-walled tank can support its weight. In addition, the low-profile design allows the pump to remain attached to the top of the tank, even during shipping and stacking of the tanks. Projections formed either in the tank or on a frame that surrounds the tank extend beyond the dimensions of the pump. The projections allow stacking of fluid material containing tanks so that during tank stacking, adequate clearance is formed between the top of the pump in a lower tank and the bottom of an upper tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2007Publication date: October 4, 2007Applicant: FLOWSERVE MANAGEMENT COMPANYInventors: Paul A. Nolte, Bruce Cleveland, Harley Thordson
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Patent number: 7237729Abstract: A sprayer with a changeable volume includes a container, a pump, a first pipe, a second pipe and a nozzle. The container includes an upper wall and a lower wall. The upper wall can be compressed while not containing water and extensible for containing water. The lower wall is connected to the upper wall. The pump is positioned in a space defined in the lower wall. The first pipe is directed to the pump from a space defined in the upper wall. The second pipe is directed to the exterior of the container from the pump. The nozzle is connected to the second pipe.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2005Date of Patent: July 3, 2007Inventor: Chiang-Pei Chen
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Patent number: 7216780Abstract: Dilute chemical carrying systems include multiple embodiments of pressurizable and gravity feed reservoirs, and are provided for support and carriage of a segregated accommodation space, in some cases separately provided and in others integrally provided, for metered introduction of a concentrate into such reservoir. The structures both provide storage for concentrated chemical containers, and metered measurement while eliminating waste, make up time and minimizing contact between workers and the chemicals or nutrients in their concentrated state. Metering may be preferably provided by a pump assembly, and operational blocking of the pump assembly may be provided in separate or integrated structures. A concentrate container system enables users to recycle sealed containers to even further eliminate the necessity to directly handle concentrate.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2004Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Inventors: Andrew Durant, David Millar, Steven Baranek
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Patent number: 7178693Abstract: A pack for carrying and dispensing toiletries includes a container having (a) a floor with at least one lower opening, and (b) at least one wall with a front, a back, a right and a left portion. A plurality of bottles with pumping heads that will fit in the container with the pumping heads projecting through the lower opening of the container. Each of the pumping heads when inverted can be operated to dispense fluid from the bottle. The pack also has a cover for locking the bottles in the container and providing a backstop for the bottles during operation of the pumping heads.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2005Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Inventor: Angelo Cutrone
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Patent number: 7156265Abstract: A paint container includes a top, a bottom, and at least one side wall. A handle is pivotally attached to the body proximate the top. A recess is disposed in the handle proximate the top of the container when the handle is in a rest position. The handle includes an indentation to receive a hook for supporting the container. The handle also includes a pair of tabs that are received in recesses in the bottom for positive location and secure stacking.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2002Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Assignee: Masterchem Industries LLCInventors: Michael J. Walsh, Jeffrey A. Schutte, Mark A. Gilbertson, Michael J. Brock, Scott G. Manke, Matthew G. Ackerman
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Patent number: 7140516Abstract: The invention pertains to an emptying device for large-volume receptacles which consists of an auxiliary transport apparatus that is composed of at least four uprights, on the lower ends of which one respective stacking leg is arranged and in the lower end of which one respective lifting mechanism is arranged. This lifting mechanism can be connected to the carrying straps of the large-volume receptacle by means of carrying strap holders, wherein the uprights are respectively connected to one another by means of transverse braces in their lower region in order to accommodate a bottom plate. The bottom plate contains a central opening for accommodating a shutter mechanism with a shutter that is situated in a base plate arranged on the bottom plate and can be actuated by means of a hand crank.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2002Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Inventors: Kerim Patrick Bothor, Olaf Torge
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Patent number: 7134575Abstract: A closure for a container having a body and a cover is disclosed. The body includes a base configured to be coupled to a receptacle, a top portion coupled to the base, a dispensing aperture in the top portion, and a recess extending around at least a portion of the periphery of the top portion. The top portion has a first contour, at least a portion of which is non-planar. The cover includes a bottom surface having a second contour and a skirt configured to be received within the recess in the top portion when the cover is in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2003Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: Gateway Plastics, Inc.Inventors: William C. Vogel, Terrence M. Parve
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Patent number: 7134576Abstract: An inventive pouring spout for containers of liquid, having a removable lid and a strip with magnets located thereon. The spout is selectively attachable and is fitted to the diameter of an opening of a particular container. In a preferred embodiment, the spout is fitted to the diameter of a paint can opening, where it may replace the typical lid of a paint can for the duration of its use. Essentially, the spout effectively prevents the entry of paint in the sealing groove of the paint can or on the sides of the can.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2004Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: Allway Tools, Inc.Inventors: Donald Gringer, Yuan Fang Cheng
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Patent number: 7134574Abstract: An improved resilient pour spout for paint cans and similar containers that seals off the groove into which the lid of the container mates while preventing the liquid contents from flowing down the surface of the container. When not in use, the spout is stored on the sealed container in an inverted position so as not to take up additional space on the storage shelf. In this position, the trough of the spout will be tight against the container while its exposed outer surface provides a surface for retailers to display advertising. The spout also acts as a base for a second container that may be stacked concentrically above, thereby safely and neatly interconnecting the two containers. The pour spout has the option to be molded in a set so as to provide a carrier for the bulk shipment of several containers thereby reducing the cost of packaging.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2003Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Inventors: Richard Braunstein, Gregory Blake McKenna, Trevor Irvin
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Patent number: 7118050Abstract: A sprayer with a changeable volume includes a container, a pump, a first pipe, a second pipe and a nozzle. The container includes an upper wall and a lower wall. The upper wall can be compressed while not containing water and extensible for containing water. The lower wall is connected to the upper wall. The pump is put in a space defined in the lower wall. The first pipe is led to the pump from a space defined in the upper wall. The second pipe is led to the exterior of the container from the pump. The nozzle is connected to the second pipe.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2005Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Inventor: Chiang-Pei Chen
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Patent number: 7093741Abstract: A pressurized applicator and concentrate carriage system provides a concentrate container support having a spout guide and lock structure which permits a pump dispenser unit to operate when a spout is over a central opening and disenables pump dispenser unit operation when the spout is swung away from the main opening. The concentrate container support has several methods of installation and includes an opening with a specialized groove to provide non-vertical slip stabilization to the concentrate container. A collar adapter carries a circumferentially outwardly projecting land for interfitting with the specialized groove.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2005Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Inventor: Andrew Durant
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Patent number: 7083070Abstract: Substantially cylindrical condiment containers with extendable and retractable pouring spouts are provided. A dispensing mechanism in each container can be actuated by simply rotating a portion of the body of the container, without the need for separate knobs or levers. The central projection of the carousel is made of a plurality of spaced vertical struts or rods to reduce weight and cost. The central projection is releasably attached to the base with a locking mechanism, and there is a like locking mechanism at the top. The central projection of one carousel can be locked into the locking mechanism at the top of another carousel to attach one carousel on top of another.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2003Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: Robbins Industries, Inc.Inventor: Carter W. McGuyer
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Patent number: 7080758Abstract: A primary panel (10) is provided for cooperation with a liquid filled flexible packaging bag during withdrawal intermittently of the contents thereof. The primary panel has at least an operatively forward zone (9) adapted for attachment to a base (3), generally the bottom of a box (1), in a relatively fixed position with respect to the base. A normally inclined zone (10) attached to the forward zone is adapted to flex between a position in which it is generally parallel to the base under conditions corresponding to a full flexible packaging bag and positions in which it is inclined relative to the base under conditions corresponding to a partially filled or substantially empty flexible packaging bag. The inclined zone is resiliently biased relative to the forward zone towards said inclined position.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2002Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Assignee: Tap-It Liquid Solutions (Proprietary) LimitedInventor: Ronald Archibald Jones
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Patent number: 7063275Abstract: A sprayer has a spray shield and a spray shield retainer. The spray shield is removably attached to the spray shield retainer for efficient storage when not in use. The spray shield can be contoured to the body of the sprayer. The spray shield is configured for attachment to a spray wand proximate to a nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2004Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: Chapin Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: David Byron
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Patent number: 7055720Abstract: A flexible stand-up package having a releasably securable closure, a fitment pour spout and a handle. The package includes a hollow interior of the package arranged to be filled with a flowable material, e.g., cherries in syrup, whereupon the bottom of the package assumes a generally planar configuration to support the package, while portions of the panels making up the package assume a vertical orientation, with the pour spout located in a recessed position, whereupon the filled package can be located immediately adjacent similar filled packages without wasted space therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2004Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: Fres-co System USA, Inc.Inventor: Barry Pritchard
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Patent number: 7048150Abstract: A fluid container for use in accessing an obstructed fill port of a machine for inserting fluids therein includes a housing for containing a fluid, the housing having a top surface with an opening formed therein. A collapsible tube is aligned with the opening and affixed to the housing for providing a fluid exit path, the tube being manually extended and retracted. A channel is formed on the top surface of the housing for receiving the collapsible tube when the tube is in a retracted lateral position. An alternative embodiment of the fluid container exhibits a molded pocket formed beneath the bottom surface of a first housing for receiving a collapsible tube of a second housing when the collapsible tube of the second housing is in a retracted lateral position. Both the channel and the molded pocket facilitate vertical stacking of the containers.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2002Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: B&B Company, a California PartnershipInventors: Burton Barnett, Kenneth I. Brody
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Patent number: 7040340Abstract: A grey water tank mounting and control arrangement for the recycling and storage of used water contains three plastic tanks constructed as individual standing units, which can be mechanically connected to one another and to a control unit. The tanks and the control unit contain orienting means so as to permit mutual orientation thereof in such a way that they can be fixed to one another in the correct position.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2003Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: Hansgrolie AGInventors: Thomas Jeltsch, Achim Zwerenz
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Patent number: 7040509Abstract: A container for storage and dispensing of paint includes a unitary, molded plastic container body defining an interior volume and including an annular neck portion which is externally threaded and which defines the container opening through which the contents are dispensed. Included as part of the paint container is a dispensing spout which is positioned within the annular neck portion and includes a pouring lip, a wiping edge, and a paint brush receptacle with a plurality of drain-back apertures. The dispensing spout includes two threaded portions, one which engages the neck portion and the other which receives a removable closing cap. The cap is constructed and arranged to close the container opening. A transporting handle is provided and is attached directly to the dispensing spout such that the cap, spout, and handle can be provided as a subassembly for threaded engagement onto the container body.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2002Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: Rieke CorporationInventors: Douglas M. McLelland, David J. Pritchett, Simon Buckley, Dale W. Taylor, Jay E. Witte
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Patent number: 7025228Abstract: The present invention provides a separable toy gun configuration capable of being split into multiple, independently operable toy guns. For example, a toy gun has two housings integrated via a connector. Each of these housings further includes a controller (e.g. trigger) and, while connected, these controllers are jointly operable. However, the user can separate the two housings into two independent and operable toy guns.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2003Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Inventor: Jarret Peter Cuisinier
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Patent number: 6971551Abstract: In one embodiment, a beverage dispensing container (100) includes a primary chamber (112, 114) for holding a first liquid and a fluid dispensing device (430) coupled to the primary chamber. The fluid dispensing device is adapted to provide access to the primary chamber when in a first position, and is adapted to fluidly seal the primary chamber when in a second position. The primary chamber further defines a cavity (110) adapted to receive a second container (130) therein. The second container holds a second liquid in a second chamber, and has a fluid port adapted to be opened to provide fluid access to the second chamber. A sealing mechanism (200) is adapted to fluidly seal the fluid port when the second container is disposed in the cavity. The sealing mechanism permits the removal of the second container from the cavity and the reinsertion of the second container into the cavity to fluidly reseal the open fluid port.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2003Date of Patent: December 6, 2005Assignee: Go Fast Sports and Beverage CompanyInventor: Troy Widgery
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Patent number: 6966469Abstract: The pouring closure (1) for liquid packagings (2) comprises a pouring stem (9) with a radially projecting bottom edge (12) and a threaded cover (11). Threaded cover (11) has a larger diameter than pouring stem (9), and an elastically deformable ring element (10) is disposed between pouring stem (9) and threaded cover (11). The ring surface (13) of the ring element runs obliquely to the ring plane, with the inner ring edge (14) ending in an downwardly directed projection (15) which can be clipped over pouring stem (9). The outer ring edge (16) ends in an upwardly directed projection (25), which is provided with an outer thread (26) for screwing on cover (11). The ring element (10) can be elastically deformed to spring into two stable states, namely and firstly, into a state with the ring surface (13) sloping downwards from the inner (14) to the outer (16) ring edge. In this state, the pouring closure (1) is compressed, and less than 5 mm high.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2003Date of Patent: November 22, 2005Assignee: SIG Technology Ltd.Inventor: Markus Wassum
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Patent number: 6935533Abstract: An improved liquid dispenser that is adapted to fit into a refrigerator and that is more user friendly is disclosed. The liquid dispenser includes a hollow body, a top, a bottom, and at least one wall therebetween. The body creates a receptacle for a liquid. The top includes an inlet for the receptacle and the at least one wall includes an outlet for the receptacle. A handle located near a central axis of the body is adapted to carry the liquid dispenser. The liquid dispenser may be stacked vertically with similar configured dispensers.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2003Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Kenneth F. Clausen, Lisa A. Kern, Rich Peterson
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Patent number: RE38785Abstract: A stackable container for storing and dispensing a liquid has upright walls, a top wall and a bottom wall providing a chamber for storing a liquid. Adjacent upright walls are joined to corners. One corner has a bottom portion located above the plane of the bottom wall providing a space below the one corner. The top wall has a fill opening at the top of the one corner. An ON-OFF valve attached to a lower portion of the upright wall of the container is used to drain liquid from the container.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2002Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Inventor: Anthony L. Schmitt