Plural Handles Patents (Class 222/466)
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Patent number: 11267623Abstract: A cap assembly comprises a base portion, a head portion, a fluid conduit, and an engagement member. The base portion is configured for removably coupling to a neck of a fluid compartment of a drinking vessel and includes an aperture in fluid communication with an internal volume of the fluid compartment via an opening at the neck. The head portion is rotatably coupled to the base portion. The fluid conduit is operably coupled between the aperture at the base portion and an outlet at an upper end of the head portion to enable a fluid to flow therebetween. The an engagement member is mounted to the head portion and shaped to engage a compressible portion of the fluid conduit. The head portion is configured to rotate about a longitudinal axis relative to the base portion in a first direction and in a second direction, opposite to the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2019Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Inventor: Simon Karlik
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Patent number: 9651178Abstract: Provided is an adapter configured for use with an aerosol can spray nozzle and an extension tube. The adapter is configured to fit onto an extension tube and to receive a second extension tube to provide a more rigid and fluidly secure connection between the extension tubes. The adapter includes a portion for a first extension tube and a second extension tube portion. Each extension tube portion includes an inner channel extending therethrough, and is sized and configured to allow the extension tube to be insertable therein to create friction-tight engagement between the extension tube and the adapter.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2015Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Inventor: Tyler Mason
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Patent number: 8950637Abstract: A fluid flow-control valve is housed within a fluid transport container or vessel. The valve is operated by a trigger actuating a plunger or shaft. The trigger is located in the handgrip space of a pouring handle so as to resiliently provide one-handed control of fluid flow from the vessel. The valve is resiliently biased to a closed state. A telescopically extendable spout is attached to and housed within the main body of the valve and may include an integral breather passageway. When the spout is retracted it locks out the operation of the trigger.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2012Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Inventor: Conrad H. Wilkins
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Patent number: 8893924Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 20, 2007Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Inventors: Warren Cash, Andrew Cash
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Patent number: 8746453Abstract: A plastic blow molded pourable product container is constructed to support the combined weight of additional like containers stacked on top of the container, and is also constructed to efficiently use a three dimensional space occupied by a stack of containers and to resist relative movement between adjacent containers assembled together in a three dimensionally arrayed stack of the containers.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Buddeez, Inc.Inventors: Charles E. Hall, William A. Hall
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Publication number: 20140061254Abstract: A fluid flow-control valve is housed within a fluid transport container or vessel. The valve is operated by a trigger actuating a plunger or shaft. The trigger is located in the handgrip space of a pouring handle so as to resiliently provide one-handed control of fluid flow from the vessel. The valve is resiliently biased to a closed state. A telescopically extendable spout is attached to and housed within the main body of the valve and may include an integral breather passageway. When the spout is retracted it locks out the operation of the trigger.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventor: Conrad H. Wilkins
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Publication number: 20140008392Abstract: A nestable two-handled pitcher has two pouring spouts spaced 180° away from one of the two handles. The container, typically of cylindrical or frustoconical shape, has a bottom, a peripheral wall and an upper lip. The container has features to facilitate de-nesting. The handles are spaced about the container by about 30°-180° apart along the peripheral wall or upper lip. The pitcher can be passed from one person holding one handle with one hand to another person who can grab the second handle with one hand whereupon the first person releases his grip upon the first handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Inventors: Robert J. Long, SR., Anthony Philip Hanson
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Publication number: 20130320047Abstract: An apparatus and method for dispensing liquid from one container into another container is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2012Publication date: December 5, 2013Inventor: Coburn Mikacich
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Patent number: 8544702Abstract: An applicator device for applying a surface treatment to create a solid surface including a storage vessel for carrying the treatment comprising two parallel sides connected by four elongated sides, an opening on a first elongated side of the vessel that permits ingress and egress of the treatment, and a pouring spout attached to the opening in the first elongated side of the vessel. The spout includes a first section proximal to the vessel that is angled with respect to the first elongated side of the vessel, and a distal end of the spout angled from the first section to be perpendicular to the first elongated side of the vessel. The distal end includes a plurality of openings to distribute the treatment.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2009Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Inventors: James T. Joyce, Dennis Galbreath
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Patent number: 8342367Abstract: An apparatus for mixing and distributing sauce is disclosed. The apparatus may include a mixing-pump device coupled a linear arm for distributing sauce over a rotating turntable. The turntable may include an improved gripping device for coupling to a pan. The apparatus may also include a self-expelling concentrated sauce vat which couples to the mixing-pump device. The apparatus may also include a self-expelling concentrated sauce cassette which couples to the mixing-pump device.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2008Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Automatic Bar Controls, Inc.Inventors: James M. Tuyls, Donald A. Klotz
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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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Patent number: 8181829Abstract: A suction and dispensing tool (1) comprises: a cylinder (10) storing the fluid; a nozzle (20); a piston moving forward and backward in the cylinder (10); a piston rod (40) for driving the piston; and two ratchet type driving mechanisms (60) for driving the piston rod (40) forward and backward. The driving mechanism (60) comprises: a frame (50) having a handle (52), mounted to the cylinder (10), and two triggers (80) rotatably attached to the frame (50) at the front and rear sides of the handle (52). By rotating each of the triggers (80) to the handle (52), the piston rod (40) can be moved forward or backward. The rotating operation of the trigger (80) requires power smaller than an operation for directly pushing and drawing the piston rod by hand. Accordingly, it becomes possible to refill and dispense a high viscosity oil easily.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2009Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Sanken Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hiroshi Nobusawa
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Patent number: 8006867Abstract: A caulking gun includes an easily repositionable handle for better ergonomic balance. The handle, able to slide along the length of the gun below the cartridge holder, is engaged and disengaged using the trigger. The handle disengages from the cartridge holder when the trigger is cocked upwards, and then relocks on the cartridge holder when the trigger is squeezed. A nozzle cutter is positioned away from the action of the trigger and handle and a retractable, adjustable arm clip provides a positive secure secondary connection with the user. A trigger bar connects the trigger to an actuator plate, is aligned with a restraining plate and set to engage and disengage with the plunger advancing mechanism such that the plunger shaft slides rearward slightly relieving a cartridge's internal pressure each time the trigger is released.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2007Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Inventors: Rafael Adolfo Calvo, Janet Ellis Calvo
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Patent number: 7992487Abstract: The invention as presently conceived discloses a cooking kettle apparatus having special features to make food canning a single step process. The apparatus comprises a large diameter pour spout on the upper portion of the kettle that allows even the thickest food to flow through, and a series of interchangeable spout attachments. One spout attachment is a strainer to hold back solids as the cooked product is poured into containers. Another attachment is a straight pour spout with an air induction vent to improve the flow or liquids. The kettle has three handles about the upper portion to allow easy pouring by one person, or for two people when there is a particularly heavy batch of cooked food. The method of use provides a means by which a person can cook jams, jellies, and similar foods in the most efficient manner and with less specialized cooking items.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2008Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Inventor: Alison J. Kahl
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Publication number: 20100327024Abstract: A suction and dispensing tool (1) comprises: a cylinder (10) storing the fluid; a nozzle (20); a piston moving forward and backward in the cylinder (10); a piston rod (40) for driving the piston; and two ratchet type driving mechanisms (60) for driving the piston rod (40) forward and backward. The driving mechanism (60) comprises: a frame (50) having a handle (52), mounted to the cylinder (10), and two triggers (80) rotatably attached to the frame (50) at the front and rear sides of the handle (52). By rotating each of the triggers (80) to the handle (52), the piston rod (40) can be moved forward or backward. The rotating operation of the trigger (80) requires power smaller than an operation for directly pushing and drawing the piston rod by hand. Accordingly, it becomes possible to refill and dispense a high viscosity oil easily.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: SANKEN CO., LTD.Inventor: Hiroshi NOBUSAWA
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Patent number: 7854357Abstract: A dispensing apparatus having a container, a rotatable dispensing structure or spout assembly and a locking structure or cap. The spout assembly is rotatable between a closed position and an open dispensing position and the locking cap is slideable between a spout assembly restraining position and a release position. The container includes a pair of side grooves, a pair of side ledges and a lateral groove. The locking cap includes a pair of runners for engaging the container side grooves, a pair of rails for engaging the container side ledges and a lateral flange for engaging the container lateral groove.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2005Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.Inventor: Sheila Hill
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Publication number: 20100155434Abstract: A portable container for carrying and dispensing liquid fuels is disclosed including a container body having a bottom, one or more sides and a top defining an interior volume, said top including an integral carrying handle for carrying the container in an upright posture and a spout for receiving and dispensing liquid fuel. A hollow passage extends through the container intermediate the top and the bottom and contains an auxiliary handle located such that when it is grasped and used to lift the container, the distributed weight of the container is balanced with respect to the auxiliary handle and the container assumes a generally horizontal position for dispensing fuel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2008Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventor: Bart Bradford
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Patent number: 7607386Abstract: A system for simultaneously brewing and dispensing multiple beverages from a single substantially unitary structure includes a rigid, thermally conductive substantially cylindrically dispensing container having internally fluid discreet compartments each, in horizontal cross-section, defining a polar segment of the cross-section of the container, each of the compartments including pouring spouts at a corresponding mouth of the container, and handles each corresponding to a spout of the structure. The system also includes a circular planar cover selectably securable and rotatable upon or within the mouth of the container. The cover includes a polar opening sufficient in area and geometry to permit flow of a beverage from a selected on of the compartments when a corresponding handle is engaged.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2005Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Inventor: Lorielle Wise
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Publication number: 20080223882Abstract: An open top pitcher provided with a full grip standoff handle on a side opposite a projecting pouring spout and a positive finger grip structure beneath the pouring spout whereby the pitcher lends itself to be easily passed hand to hand from one person to another. The geometry of the pitcher can include auxiliary speed pouring spouts and allows the pitcher to be economically injection molded.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventor: Charles P. Maxwell
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Publication number: 20080128457Abstract: An improved container for storing, dispensing and handling viscous and semi-viscous fluids such as paint and the like, having novel spout and other design features that enable substantially dripless dispensing and improved handling and storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2008Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: The Sherwin Williams CompanyInventors: Michael H. Bravo, Craig M. Rowles, John P. Sullivan, David Markham, Mark W. Scott, Chris Van Buiten, Gregory J. Mascoli, Robert Slack, Corinna Lee
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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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Patent number: 7036693Abstract: A paint container includes a body having a bottom, a plurality of side walls, and a top. An attachment mechanism is located proximate the top. A cap is configured to be secured to the attachment mechanism. A spout extends upward proximate the top and is at least partially surrounded by the attachment mechanism. A channel located between the attachment mechanism and the spout permits paint spilled into the channel to flow back into the paint container.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2001Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Masterchem Industries LLCInventors: Michael J. Walsh, James N. McDerby, Jr., Norman Morfeld, Cynthia S. Sherrill, Stephen L. Crouse, Douglas W. Newman, Jeffrey A. Schutte, Mark Gilbertson, Scott G. Manke, Michael Brock
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Patent number: 6981613Abstract: A portable, pressurized liquid storage system comprises a pliable and collapsible liquid reservoir including a fill pipe and a first valve disposed in the fill pipe; a pump operably connected to the reservoir; an outlet pipe including a second valve operably connected to the pump for connecting to a liquid-using device; and a housing in which the reservoir and the pump are disposed.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2002Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Inventor: Cullen Kamisugi
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Patent number: 6896156Abstract: A square paint container having recesses formed therein for facilitating the pouring of paint from the container.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2003Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams CompanyInventors: Robert E. McDonald, Paul R. Katterle, John F. Kramer
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Patent number: 6832705Abstract: A container embodying the invention includes a first recess formed in the body of the container with a side handle, formed within the first recess, positioned perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the container. The container may include a second recess formed within the body of the container with a second handle formed within the second recess for enabling a user to lift the bottle and turn it upside down more easily. The second recess and its associated second handle may be formed along the body of the container or along the bottom of the container to enable the container to be pivoted (turned upside down) with little effort. The handles may be in the shape of an arc or a chord extending across the recessed regions or in the shape of a stub extending outwardly from the recessed region.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2002Date of Patent: December 21, 2004Inventors: Nathan Hollander, Ephraim Hollander, Sarah Ariella Hollander
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Patent number: 6722534Abstract: A household utensil of the receptacle type, for the reception and dispensing of liquids, in particular a teapot, is essentially constituted by a portion forming the receptacle and by a portion forming a cover, this utensil being provided moreover with a handle device. The utensil is made by gravity molding technique in a sand mold formed of two portions, namely, an external mold portion and an internal mold portion, and is present in the form of two essential portions, namely a portion forming the receptacle and comprising a pouring spout open up to the joint plane, and a portion forming a cover fitting on the receptacle portion and provided with a covering element at the level of the joint plane of the portion forming the pouring spout.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2002Date of Patent: April 20, 2004Assignee: Staub (Societe Anonyme)Inventor: Francis Staub
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Publication number: 20040056053Abstract: A container embodying the invention includes a first recess formed in the body of the container with a side handle, formed within the first recess, positioned perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the container. The container may include a second recess formed within the body of the container with a second handle formed within the second recess for enabling a user to lift the bottle and turn it upside down more easily. The second recess and its associated second handle may be formed along the body of the container or along the bottom of the container to enable the container to be pivoted (turned upside down) with little effort. The handles may be in the shape of an arc or a chord extending across the recessed regions or in the shape of a stub extending outwardly from the recessed region.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2002Publication date: March 25, 2004Inventors: Nathan Hollander, Ephraim Hollander, Sarah Ariella Hollander
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Publication number: 20040011825Abstract: A container for storage and dispensing of paint includes a unitary, molded plastic container body defining an interior volume and including an annular container opening through which the contents are dispensed. Included as part of the paint container is a dispensing spout which is positioned within the container opening and includes a pouring lip. The dispensing spout includes a threaded portion 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 container body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2002Publication date: January 22, 2004Inventors: Douglas M. McLelland, Simon Buckley, David J. Pritchett
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Publication number: 20030111489Abstract: An improved container for storing, dispensing and handling viscous and semi-viscous fluids such as paint and the like, having novel spout and other design features that enable substantially dripless dispensing and improved handling and storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2002Publication date: June 19, 2003Inventors: Michael H. Bravo, Craig M. Rowles, John P. Sullivan, David Markham, Mark W. Scott, Chris Van Buiten, Gregory J. Mascoli, Robert Slack, Corinna Lee
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Patent number: 6425259Abstract: A removable ice bucket for an ice making system for a refrigerator and more particularly a removable ice bucket disposable in a refrigerator for receipt of ice pieces from an ice maker disposed in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator. The ice bucket has a base and a plurality of upwardly extending side walls cooperating to form a storage bin. A first handle is formed in an upper portion of a first side walls and a second handle is formed in a lower portion of a second of said side walls. A spout is formed above the first handle. The handles facilitate quick and sanitary removal of the ice bucket from the freezer and dispensing of the ice pieces.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2001Date of Patent: July 30, 2002Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Mark H. Nelson, Daniel H. Quinlan, Kenneth Todd Shelley, Sandra C. Steward, Jim J. Pastryk
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Patent number: 6206242Abstract: The invention relates to a device enabling delivery of a paste from a flexible storage barrel located in a dimensionally stable container. Product is fed to a dosing device which dispenses product under vacuum. A follow-up plate is located on the storage barrel exerting pressure thereon. An opening is located in a central position and surrounds a pressure-sealed connection between the storage barrel and an access passageway to the dosing device.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1999Date of Patent: March 27, 2001Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf AktienInventors: Guenther Amberg, Wolfgang Huber, Klaus Rutz
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Patent number: 6179165Abstract: A pastry bag construction 10 comprising a generally elongated pastry bag member 20 fabricated from a generally flexible material 21 and having an upper end provided with an enlarged opening 23 and a lower end provided with a relatively small outlet opening 22 wherein the exterior periphery of the bag member 20 is provided with a plurality of finger engaging loop units 12 which include an elongated horizontally disposed strap member 30 and a plurality of relatively short vertically disposed strap members 40 wherein the strap members 30 and 40 define loop openings 32 and 41 which are dimensioned to receive the fingers of the users hands for manipulating the bag member 20.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1999Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Inventors: David Knight, Joanne Knight
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Patent number: 6105825Abstract: An ice-cooled server installed on a drink container has an outer shell body having a truncated-cone shaped step bottom portion. A spiraled cooling pipe is fixedly set in a refrigerant receiver which is fixedly set inside of the outer shell body. A dispense cock is disposed at an outer periphery of said outer shell body and connected to an end of the cooling pipe. The other end of the cooling pipe is connected to a dispense head fixed at a lower and center portion of the outer shell body through a supporting plate. This construction facilitates the installation and detachment of the ice-cooled server to and from the drink container and improves a cooling ability of the server.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 1997Date of Patent: August 22, 2000Assignee: Suntory LimitedInventors: Tatsuya Gomi, Kazuo Furuichi
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Patent number: 6029864Abstract: A container (1) for petrochemical products comprises a pour adapter (19), provided with a pour spout (20) and is parallelepiped-shaped, the pour adapter (19) being disposed within an upper corner area (recess 28). In order to control and facilitate respectively a tilting of the container always in a direction towards the pour adapter (19) partly a diagonally disposed handle (9) in the top side (2) of the container is provided and partly on the bottom side (3) of the container a depression (13). Provided one hand seizes the handle and the other hand holds the depression, an automatically controlling outflow moment diagonally through the container towards the pour adapter (19) is simultaneously attained. The pour spout (20) can be swung out from an entirely recessed position into a diagonally outwardly bent position. Also, particular means (11) for filing and/or ventilation are provided, possibly via means mounted in the handle.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 1998Date of Patent: February 29, 2000Assignee: Nillson, HugoInventors: Hugo Nilsson, Karl-Eric Johnsson
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Patent number: 5887766Abstract: A liquid container includes a container body for receiving a body of liquid therein and having a top wall which is formed with an outlet and which cooperates with a surface of the liquid to form an air space therebetween, and an air-venting lid. The air-venting lid includes a tubular mount with a lower section secured to the outlet, and a transverse access plate retained in the tubular mount. The tubular mount is formed with a radial inward stop that is disposed below the access plate. The access plate has a tear line which confines a tearable central tab. The tab is formed with a vent hole and a vent tube unit which extends downwardly from the tab around the vent hole and into the container body.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 1997Date of Patent: March 30, 1999Inventor: Chih-Chen Yang
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Patent number: 5253789Abstract: A pellet bucket construction (10) including: a receptacle member (20) provided with a pair of pivoted handle members (40) and (41); and, a nozzle member (30) having a nozzle opening (35) controlled by a hinged closure flap (60) and a feed opening (36) controlled by a feed chute member (50) which allows fuel pellets to be introduced into both the receptacle member (20) and the nozzle member (30).Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1992Date of Patent: October 19, 1993Inventor: Nicholas S. Mateko
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Patent number: 5133481Abstract: A disposable plastic bottle used to contain fluid substances having an integral, flexible funnel spout, with sealable opening, featuring an external air vent integrally formed into the mouth of the spout suitable for accurately transferring fluids through tight filler openings which would ordinarily require the use of a separate funnel or spout. When the mouth of the spout is snugly inserted into a receptacle, the external air vent will provide a direct air passage to the contents of the bottle allowing the liquid to flow smoothly without restriction. The spout is integrally formed atop the bottle and comprises a plurality of bellows like ribs. Such ribs have a thinner cross-sectional wall than the side walls of the container body. This permits the spout to be flexed, enabling the ribs to collapse over-center and fold, allowing the spout to retain the flexed condition without external assistance, thereby creating a self latching feature.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 1991Date of Patent: July 28, 1992Inventor: Todd A. Mayfield
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Patent number: 5119972Abstract: The present invention provides a container for use in a closed application system for liquid or granular agricultural treatment agents. The agent is introduced into the container through an inlet opening on the upper surface of the container. Thereafter, a valve is removably mounted to seal the inlet opening and prevent inadvertant discharge of the liquid from the container. Hand grips are provided to manipulate the container, and the container is configured so that it nested or stacked on other similar containers having valves extending from the respective inlet openings when the containers are transported in an upright position. The handgrips are also employed to mount the containers in an inverted position in agricultural application equipment.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 1989Date of Patent: June 9, 1992Assignee: American Cyanamid CompanyInventors: David Reed, Frank D. Tenne, Patrick D. Holverson, Jeffrey A. Hoffman
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Patent number: 5114040Abstract: A hopper dispenses cement or mortar into the space between side by side paving bricks. The hopper is a self supporting container. The container has opposing container sides converging downwardly to an elongated opening. This elongated opening extends for most of the length of the container. The opening has just below it a spaced pair of thin parallel guides for guiding the cement or mortar into the space between the paving bricks.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 1991Date of Patent: May 19, 1992Inventors: Michael Brenish, Frank Herzig
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Patent number: 5056691Abstract: A valved fuel dispensing container device (10) including a valve member (31) disposed intermediate the inlet (22) and outlet (238) of the fuel nozzle (21) to give the user control over when the fule is allowed to flow past the valve member (31) and to minimize the risk of spillage and attendant evaporation either from the device (10) itself or with respect to a vessel to which the fuel is being transferred.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 1990Date of Patent: October 15, 1991Inventor: Douglas Tolbert
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Patent number: 4928860Abstract: A dispensing container adapted to dispense viscous, slow-flow materials in such a manner that they may be entirely removed from such container. At least one of the walls comprising the container is provided with an alternate supporting surface which in combination with a sloped adjacent wall may be utilized to place the container in an alternate position such that the liquid contained therein has time to drain to the dispensing opening in such alternate position.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 1989Date of Patent: May 29, 1990Inventor: Jeffrey J. Knight
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Patent number: 4909392Abstract: A liquid container is shown having improved pouring and stacking qualities. The container has a body with a cylindrical exterior and opposed end walls. A bottom support extends tangentially from a first point on the cylindrical exterior surface and includes a planar portion which forms a base for supporting the body in an upright position. A transport handle extends from a second point on the cylindrical exterior surface for use in rotating the container between the upright position and the pouring position in which the cylindrical exterior surface rolls over the surrounding support surface during use.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 1988Date of Patent: March 20, 1990Assignee: Aspen, Inc.Inventors: James B. Williams, James R. Williams
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Patent number: 4903854Abstract: A three-handled blown plastic container has a head portion, an outer wall and two injection-molded partial shells, each comprising an external handle with handle roots, a recessed grip located between the handle roots and a wall region having an outer surface which follows the contour of the three-handled container in the regions of the handle roots, the outer wall, the recessed grip, and the head portion. The partial shells are essentially symmetrical to the central parting line of the container. Blown plastic extends between the partial shells. The wall regions of the partial shells extend to the center line of the container. Within the wall regions there is a wall of blown plastic. Each partial shell carries a continuous channel-shaped half of a central handle, divided along the center line of the container, which combine to form a complete central handle. A strand of blown plastic projects from the wall and extends in the space enclosed by the halves of a central handle.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 1988Date of Patent: February 27, 1990Inventor: Wolfram Schiemann
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Patent number: 4805808Abstract: A flexible and disposable water bottle adapted to be used with water coolers and dispenser has a generally cylindrical body joined to a conical neck and a flat base. A removable cap threaded on the upper end of the neck closes the opening into the chamber of the bottle. The neck has an inwardly directed shoulder engageable with an annular seal mounted on a dispenser when the bottle is in the inverted installed position. The shoulder is positioned in annular surface sealing engagement with the seal. The side and base of the bottle have normally disposed handles to facilitate the mounting of the bottle on the dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 1987Date of Patent: February 21, 1989Assignee: BMR Investments, Inc.Inventor: Raymond L. Larson
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Patent number: 4765514Abstract: A container is provided for storing and dispensing substances, especially fluids. The container is constructed with a lower chamber. A pair of elongated undulating channels extending upwardly and inwardly from the lower chamber merge at a throat section of the container having concave outer surfaces and define between them a hollow annulus at about the center of gravity of the container. The throat section merges with an upper chamber of the container. The upper chamber has a pair of oppositely-situated shoulder sections, each of which has an outer convex surface. The convex surfaces of the shoulder sections merge at a common upper plane of the container, where a neck opening and cap are provided. The elongated channels provide handles for grasping the containers at about its center of gravity and divide the flow from the lower chamber.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 1987Date of Patent: August 23, 1988Inventor: Albert I. Berglund
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Patent number: 4753371Abstract: S-shaped opening and closing element for controlling the flow of a fluid or body (powder, granulate) and adaptable to any form of package or fitting containing fluids, characterized in that its shape in two S-bends permits both an instantaneous stoppage of the flow of the fluids and an instantaneous flow of said fluids; this, as a function of the given position, by manual or mechanical traction on the element. The S-shape ensures very effective fluid-tightness, without supplementary elements. The opening and closing element can be employed for controlling flow from a container having a supporting device for the element. The container can have more than one compartment.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 1987Date of Patent: June 28, 1988Inventors: Serge Michielin, Roland Nydegger
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Patent number: 4651900Abstract: A dual compartment serving pot includes a pair of pot halves having substantially flat inner walls with the walls abutting each other when said halves are joined to form a single serving pot having a pair of compartments. A locking device is provided for releasably maintaining the halves in engagement with each other and a lid member connected to one of the halves and movable between first and second positions for selectively closing the opening to one of the compartments and opening the other compartment.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 1985Date of Patent: March 24, 1987Inventors: Ronald F. Horvath, Barbara Horvath
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Patent number: 4632279Abstract: A heat insulated manually portable container for dispensing molten plastics material and having a movable piston within a cylinder, a heater for plastics material and a closure equipped with a locking means. The locking means is exteriorly positioned of the reservoir and comprises pairs of complementary screw-threaded members which are engageable through aligned slots in the closure and a body defining the cylinder. The members of each pair are movable along the slots to a quick release position which allows for withdrawal of the members through the closure slots upon opening of the closure.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 1985Date of Patent: December 30, 1986Assignee: Northern Telecom LimitedInventors: Michael J. Donaldson, Leonard J. Charlebois, Kevin J. Bailey
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Patent number: 4630757Abstract: A toy gun for projecting a fluent material. The gun has a front gun body and a hollow rear gun body, one having a cylinder as a part thereof and the other having a piston as a part thereof, the piston being slidable in the cylinder for a distance greater than the finger barrel of a user.A handle is provided on each of the gun bodies projecting laterally thereof for gripping the bodies for relatively moving them for moving the piston back and forth in the cylinder. A nozzle is provided on the piston or cylinder on the front gun body.Guides on one of the gun bodies engage with a stop on the other of the gun bodies for guiding the gun bodies in the direction of the axes of the piston and cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 1985Date of Patent: December 23, 1986Inventor: Hiroshi Yano
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Patent number: 4192464Abstract: A hand-pressurized compressed air sprayer includes a handle comprising a grasping portion remote from the sprayer tank and adapted to be held by the user and a connecting portion connecting the grasping portion to the tank. The handle is movable between a first generally vertical position wherein the grasping portion extends over the tank cap so as to enable carrying of the sprayer by the handle, a second stable position wherein the grasping portion is disposed to one side of the first position of the grasping portion and laterally beyond the cap so as to secure the tank against rotation without impeding removal of the cap therefrom for filling purposes, and a third stable position wherein the grasping portion is disposed to the other side of the first position of the grasping portion and laterally beyond the operative path of the pump handle so as to stabilize the tank against vertical lifting or tipping without impeding movement of the pump handle and while providing a support for the user.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 1978Date of Patent: March 11, 1980Assignee: Beatrice Foods Co.Inventor: Ho Chow