Integral With Container Walls Patents (Class 222/572)
  • Handheld extruder welding device
    Patent number: 7299954
    Abstract: A handheld extruder welding device is provided for welding thermoplastic synthetic materials by means of an extrusion screw with a feed zone and a conveying/plasticizing zone. In the area of the feed zone, a feed channel with a ridge running in longitudinal direction is located in a sleeve. This ridge prevents the inserted plastic welding wire from twisting and looping inside and especially outside the handheld extruder welding device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Leister Process Technologies
    Inventors: Guiseppe De Miceli, Hans Arnold
  • Nozzle for generating a high-pressure jet
    Patent number: 7243865
    Abstract: A nozzle for generating a high-pressure jet of a flowable medium, having a nozzle body and a nozzle disk which is embedded in the nozzle body in a recess. The nozzle body includes an axial nozzle bore which leads into at least one of an inlet bore and an outlet bore. The nozzle disk rests under compressive strain on contact surfaces of the recess. Also included is a method for creating a nozzle having a nozzle disk embedded in a nozzle body, the steps comprising: providing a nozzle disk; forming a nozzle body around the nozzle disk in a recess so as to create compressive strain on contact surfaces of the nozzle disk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Hammelmann Maschinenfabrik GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Jarchau
  • Paint container
    Patent number: 7036693
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Masterchem Industries LLC
    Inventors: 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
  • Ergonomic ladle
    Patent number: 6880590
    Abstract: A ladle including: a concave peripheral wall having a wall peripheral edge delimiting a containment volume. The ladle peripheral wall includes a pouring section for facilitating the pouring out of foodstuff from the containment volume. The pouring section has a symmetrically concave configuration. A collecting section is provided for facilitating the collection of foodstuff from a container into the containment volume. The collecting section defines a scraping sub-section wherein the wall peripheral edge has a substantially rectilinear configuration, the scraping subsection extending integrally from the pouring section. The collecting section also defines a cornering sub-section wherein the wall peripheral edge has a substantially convex configuration, the cornering sub-section extending integrally from the scraping sub-section. A handle extends from the ladle peripheral wall intermediate the pouring section and the cornering sub-section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Inventor: Randall Cornfield
  • Multiple spout pitcher for pouring an iced beverage alone or with ice
    Patent number: 6755328
    Abstract: A multiple spout pitcher which allows selectively pouring a beverage alone or the beverage and ice contained therein. The pitcher includes a bottom wall and upwardly dependent side wall which terminates at an open upper rim. A handle extends outwardly from the side wall to facilitate picking up the pitcher container by hand. An ice restricting spout is formed outwardly from the side wall at the upper rim opposite the handle. The ice restricting spout includes a pair of opposing inwardly extending restrictor flaps to hold the ice back without unduly restricting the flow of beverage while pouring. A larger and wider ice passing spout is formed outwardly from the side wall at the upper rim between the handle and the ice restricting spout which allows the ice as well as the beverage to pour. The pitcher may be constructed with the ice passing spout disposed to the left or the right of the handle as desired for use by right-handed or left-handed persons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Inventor: Richard E. Franco
  • Device for separating and dispensing high viscosity fluid from low viscosity fluids
    Patent number: 6689279
    Abstract: A device used in separating flowing substances and can be placed inside the top of a dispenser. The device separates high viscosity liquid from a low viscosity liquid. The device is comprised of a smooth conical funnel piece inverted into the dispenser containing the substance. The top of the device is flat and the top rim of the device extends horizontal across the dispenser's neck opening. Rim of the device may be adjusted for size by applying pressure at a break point and snap off excess in the flat portion of the device's rim. Device can be separately manufactured or molded with the container as part of the dispenser's top aperture. It can also be molded with the dispensers cover. When the container is inverted, the lighter weight viscosity liquid is retained in the area around the inverted nozzle of the device. The thicker high viscosity liquid can now be discharged from the opening of the dispenser by applying pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Inventor: Elizabeth F. Train
  • Paint edger tray
    Patent number: 6622884
    Abstract: This invention comprises a uniquely shaped small paint tray for edger trimmers and pad painters in general with walls extending upwardly from a base and an inclined distribution portion or ramp extending upwardly from the middle of the base and terminating in an upper ledge at a spaced interval from a rear wall. The distribution ramp includes a plurality of spaced raised chevron shaped ridges that distribute the paint on the edger pad. The ramp terminates at a vertical ledge spaced from the rear wall to wipe paint from the pad, which returns into the tray rather than fouling the end wall. A spout is formed in the rear wall between raised portions of the side and rear walls to save and pour paint that accumulates on the base. Side walls join the forward and rear walls. A cover is provided with channels, which fit over and engage mating channels in the base and include flanges having projecting elements, which engage recesses in the cover in a secure fit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Brenner International Corp.
    Inventor: Perry Gartner
  • Thin wall fitment for spouted pouch
    Patent number: 6612466
    Abstract: A fitment has walls with a spout aperture therebetween. Reduced wall thickness results in a reduced amount of plastic in the fitment. An alternative embodiment uses radially extending meltable fins. During installation in asealing apparatus, a heated mandrel engages the inner diameter of the spout aperture thereby pre-heating and physically supporting the fitment during the installation process. The heated mandrel typically engages the fitment at least one cycle prior to be installed. The fitment may be canoe-shaped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Art Malin
  • PAINT CONTAINER
    Publication number: 20030102340
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2001
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Applicant: Masterchem Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Walsh , James N. McDerby , Norman Morfeld , Cynthis S. Sherrill , Stephen L. Crouse , Douglas W. Newman , Jeffrey A. Schutte , Mark Gilbertson , Scott G. Manke , Michael Brock
  • Container for semen and other biological liquids
    Patent number: 6551819
    Abstract: A container for biological fluids useful in artificial insemination is disclosed. The inventive container has a nozzle for delivery of the biological liquid, wherein the nozzle has means for bending such that the container may be used in a vertical position while attached to a horizontal catheter. The nozzle also has means to facilitate opening the tube without tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: Minitube of America, Inc.
    Inventor: Ludwig Simmet
  • Watering can
    Publication number: 20030066849
    Abstract: A watering can has a body with a relatively slender spout on one side and on an opposite side a relatively wide spout. The relatively wide spout has a pair of outwardly directed, converging guide surfaces. The body also has an upper handle and a lower handhold. The lower handhold is positioned to permit subjacent grasping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2001
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventor: Martha Mason
  • Vessel with dual pour spouts
    Patent number: 6520383
    Abstract: A vessel directed generally for cooking purposes comprising one pour spout or two opposing spouts is provided. The vessel comprises features to permit dispensing of hot or warm liquids from the vessel without the risk of scalding or burning from escaping steam. In particular, the vessel comprises a handle attached to the vessel at about 90° from one or both pour spouts. In the case of two pour spouts, each pour spout is attached to the vessel at about 180° from the other pour spout. The relative position of the handle to each pour spout forms a 90° angle with respect to a vertical center-line of a bottom surface of the vessel. The 90° angle enables steam escaping from the vessel during dispensing of hot or warm contents to be directed way from a user's pouring hand and diverted as a smooth, non-turbulent stream. The vessel of the invention comprises other features to permit dispensing and draining of contents from the vessel without the use of additional equipment or utensils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Inventor: Iris Brest
  • Flexible container having integrally formed resealable spout
    Patent number: 6446847
    Abstract: A flexible container for dispensing liquids is disclosed. The flexible container includes a spout which is integrally formed with a reservoir body of the container. The integral spout includes a cohesive material disposed across the spout opening for providing easy access to the reservoir and which then may be resealed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott W. Huffer
  • Measuring and dispensing device
    Patent number: 6427879
    Abstract: Containers having improved ability to deliver materials, especially comestibles into restricted containers are provided. Such containers, preferably of the type normally denominated as “measuring cups” preferably comprise elongated snouts projecting upwardly and outwardly from their top and side surfaces so as to facilitate such transfer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Inventor: John W. Caldwell
  • Water pitcher
    Patent number: 6394322
    Abstract: A water pitcher which is easily cleansed and kept clean is provided. The water pitcher for accommodating water and ice cubes includes a pitcher body having an upper portion providing a pouring lip, and a cover having a pouring cutout for pouring water and a window for refilling water and ice cubes. The pouring cutout of the cover is paired with the pouring lip of the pitcher body to form a restricted region for allowing water to flow therethrough and to prevent the ice cubes from leaving the water pitcher. The window for refilling water and ice cubes is located opposite to the pouring cutout. By providing protrusions to the interior of the pitcher body and respective holes and stoppers to the cover, the cover is thus stably mounted and easier removed from the pitcher body. Therefore, the cover can be removed away for cleansing. Furthermore, the cover can thus be prevented from dropping into the interior and can be safely rested at its predetermined position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Joyce Worldwide Ltd.
    Inventors: Makoto Sekiya, Wen-Shung Lin
  • Ice dispenser
    Patent number: 6257465
    Abstract: A container for holding ice cubes and for controllably and quickly dispensing the ice cubes into a receiving vessel without undue spillage. The container includes a chute having a closed periphery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Inventor: Paul Treadwell
  • Drink or other liquid container with unfolding spout
    Patent number: 6237817
    Abstract: A drink or other liquid container having a surface with a separable cap. A spout is mounted beneath the separable cap and the spout unfolds outwards when the cap is separated from the container. The unfolding spout is constructed of a flexible tubular piece which folds back on itself, under the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Inventor: Paul Son
  • Reversible pill counting device
    Patent number: 6196426
    Abstract: A pill counting device is disclosed which comprises a tray having two pouring spouts 42 positioned at adjacent corners thereof. A receptacle is positioned along a side of the tray opposite the two pouring spouts. The receptacle comprises a bin extending downwardly from the surface of the tray and a cover for the bin. The cover is movable between an open position and a closed position, the closed position forming the receptacle. The receptacle is open at both ends thereof which correspond to the corners of the tray not occupied by the pouring spouts. The open receptacle ends can be closed as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Inventor: Renee S. White
  • Self sealing drinking dispenser
    Patent number: 6164488
    Abstract: A container having an integral lid hinged about the wall of the container to selectively close and seal the same on demand. Integral walls extend from the bottom portion of the device to form the container, the top portion terminates in a rim and a sealing ridge. Integral to one of the walls of the container is a lid formed by a crease within one of the walls, which crease defines the bottom end of the lid. The lid's top end is matched to the shape of the top portion of the container for conforming and locking therewith in the closed position, the lid extending above the top portion of the cup, forming a spout and a lid, at least one aperture formed in the lid to facilitate dispensing of the contents from the container when the lid is in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: Flip Cup Company, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Kurt Solland, Glenn H. Tobias
  • Method for making a lid with a spout and a mold structure therefor
    Patent number: 6108888
    Abstract: A method for making a lid with a spout is disclosed. The spout is affixed in an opening of the lid by injection molding the lid about the spout while the spout is held in place in the injection mold. The steps of molding the lid and affixing the spout to the lid are performed at the same time without the detriments of conventional ultrasonic welding. Preferably, a core insertion member is used in a movable base mold and a cavity insertion member is used in a fixed base mold to hold the spout in place and to mold the lid thereabout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: Maeda Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Katsunori Kimura
  • Container with molded-in directional pour guide
    Patent number: 6085949
    Abstract: A container for holding and pouring semi-viscous or viscous liquids is disclosed and is particularly useful for holding and pouring condiments such as ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, relish or semi-viscous liquids such as salad dressing. The container includes an integrally molded body having a neck finish defining a generally cylindrical opening and being adapted to secure a lid to the container. At least one shaped pour guide is formed by the body below the neck finish for controlling and directing the flow of liquids out of the container in at least one selectable direction. In an embodiment, the container includes a plurality of shaped pour guides formed by the neck of the container and being spaced equidistantly about a circumference of the neck finish and opening of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: Liquid Container L.P.
    Inventors: Irvin C. Zimny, Patrick M. Maloney
  • Graduated sight glass container
    Patent number: 6082591
    Abstract: A graduated sight glass container for retaining a substance therein and minimizing the possibility of spillage during dispensing of the substance therefrom. The graduated sight glass container includes a housing having a shape of a quadrilateral and including an indented section on a first side thereof. A spout is connected to extend from the indented section of the housing and at most up to the first side. A pool is formed within the indented section and surrounding the spout, wherein, when the container is tilted from a vertical at-rest position causing the spout to be positioned adjacent an opening through which the substance contained within the container is to flow, the pool is caused to at least partially receive an edge of the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Inventor: Thomas J Healey
  • Resealable container cover
    Patent number: 6079588
    Abstract: A resealable container cover for use in providing, for example, a drink of coffee. It is adapted to be used with a container that has a spout. The cover has a generally circular main portion and a spout portion that extends over the spout of the container. The spout cover portion is hinged to the rest of the top to permit moving between a closed state and an open state. The hinge between the spout portion of the cover and the main portion of the cover avoids the fracturing of a portion of the cover to thereby hold liquid in the container or cup more reliably.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Inventor: Michael Khafizov
  • Container for pourable food products
    Patent number: 6059153
    Abstract: A blow-molded polymeric container having an enlarged annular neck and a spout integrally molded on at least one side wall beneath the neck. The neck defines a mouth opening which is offset from a vertical axis in the direction of the spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Kraft Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald James Olson, John Robert Tulloch, Rebecca Kristine Soper, Jay Anthony Edwards, Kadir Karul
  • Molded plastic container and container package with integral pour spout
    Patent number: 5988460
    Abstract: A plastic container that includes a hollow container body having a body opening, a cylindrical finish wall portion surrounding the body opening and extending from the body, with external threads for receiving a closure, and a spout secured to and projecting axially from the externally threaded wall portion. The body, wall portion and spout are of as-molded one-piece or monolithic integral plastic construction. The axial dimension of the spout preferably is greater than that of the externally threaded wall portion of the container finish. The threaded wall portion or the spout has an axially oriented surface that lies in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the container finish for sealing engagement with a closure or cap that is threaded onto the container finish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: Owens-Brockway Plastic Products Inc.
    Inventors: William W. Brecheisen, James L. Gregory, Igor F. Beaufils
  • Thermal coffee carafe
    Patent number: 5968618
    Abstract: A thermal coffee carafe for maintaining the thermal energy of a fluid contained within the carafe. The carafe has a heat resistant outer shell capable of resting on a conventional coffee maker appliance's heat generation surface without any deformation. The outer shell is of a shape similar to the appliance's factory supplied carafe so that the carafe of this invention may fit on the heat generation surface of the appliance in place of the factory supplied carafe. The carafe also has an interior globe which only comes in contact with the outer shell at a top opening. The interior globe is the portion of the carafe that holds warm liquids such as coffee. The cavity between the outer shell and the interior globe provides insulation to the contained liquids. The cavity is evacuated to a lower pressure than atmospheric or contains an insulator such as an aerogel or partially contains an insulator and is evacuated adjacent to the insulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Inventor: Blair J. Miller
  • Pinch neck pour spout container
    Patent number: 5964383
    Abstract: A unitary blow-molded hand-held plastic container having improved pouring capability without requiring separate pour spouts is disclosed. The neck has a pair of opposed panels that are pinched inwardly below the finish of the container to afford precise control during pouring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: Graham Packaging Company, L.P.
    Inventor: David W. Cargile
  • Self sealing drinking dispenser
    Patent number: 5960987
    Abstract: A container having an integral lid hinged about the wall of the container to selectively close and seal the same on demand. Integral walls extend from the bottom portion of the device to form the container, the top portion terminates in a rim and a sealing ridge. Integral to one of the walls of the container is a lid formed by a crease within one of the walls, which crease defines the bottom end of the lid. The lid's top end is matched to the shape of the top portion of the container for conforming and locking therewith in the closed position, the lid extending above the top portion of the cup, forming a spout and a lid, at least one aperture formed in the lid to facilitate dispensing of the contents from the container when the lid is in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Assignee: Flip Cup Company, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt Solland, Glen H. Tobias
  • Plastic lid with fused pour spout and a method and apparatus for making same
    Patent number: 5913460
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for fusing a pour spout to the surrounding surface of a lid or container during the molding process. During molding the hot molten plastic of the lid or container contacts. A relatively thick rim portion at the bottom of the pour spout to meet the thick rim portion and create fusing during the cooling of the mold. The pour spout has a flexible section to permit a portion of the fused pour spout to be moved between collapsed and extended positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Inventor: Alfonso N. Arciniegas
  • Paper container for liquid and process for producing the same
    Patent number: 5851608
    Abstract: A paper container for a liquid including a base material including: a paper layer, a polyolefin type resin layer disposed on one side of the paper layer, for providing an outer surface, and a saturated polyester resin layer disposed on the other side of the paper layer by the medium of a polyolefin type resin layer, for providing an inner surface; the paper container being formed from the base material so that the polyolefin type resin layer for providing the outer surface provides an outer peripheral surface of the container, wherein the saturated polyester resin layer for providing the inner surface comprises an amorphous or low crystallinity saturated polyester resin having a glass transition point of not lower than 40.degree. C., and a portion of the base material to be disposed on the inner side of the paper container with respect to the paper layer has a water vapor permeability of not higher than 25 g/m.sup.2 .multidot.24 hr.multidot.1 atm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1998
    Assignee: Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazuki Yamada, Hirotaka Tsunoda
  • Container and method of making the same
    Patent number: 5800062
    Abstract: A container for liquids such as beverages and the like is formed of flexible material such as plastic and includes a body having an internal reservoir and a tubular spout extending upwardly from the body. The spout has an internal passage in fluid communication with the reservoir. A constriction in the container creates a low pressure zone in the passage downstream of the constriction as liquid flows from the reservoir into the spout. Means are also provided to inflate the spout as liquid flows along the passage. A method of forming a self-supporting liquid filled container is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Assignee: Arkmount Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Stefan Tobolka
  • Disposable safety cup
    Patent number: 5645191
    Abstract: A drinking container includes a cup including a bottom, a side wall surrounding an interior of the cup and having an upper peripheral edge, and a U-shaped, elongate trough integrally formed with the side wall and extending upwardly therefrom, beyond the upper peripheral edge. A lid includes a generally circular base with a downwardly extending peripheral flanged lip structured for releasable attachment over the upper peripheral edge of the side wall of the cup and a trough cover integrally formed with the base and extending upwardly therefrom. The trough cover includes an outer, generally convex surface, an inner generally concave surface, and opposite sides having a flanged lip structured for releasable attachment over the side edges of the trough so that when the lid is attached to the cup, the combined trough and trough cover form a drinking spout extending from the cup and terminating at a spout opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1997
    Inventor: Lillian Neville
  • Pouring container
    Patent number: 5566861
    Abstract: This invention provides an article for containing and pouring material. The article includes a container with an open end, a bottom, a wall extending from the bottom to the open end and forming at least one corner, a lip extending from the wall at the open end and toward a central axis of the container, and a pouring spout at the corner. The pouring spout is positioned on an interior surface of the wall and has a contour for directing material to the corner and out of the open end. The contour is formed by increasing the thickness of the wall on both sides of the corner. A handle is attached to the container near the open end of the container. A lid is provided having a shape adapted to cover the open end of the container and create a seal with the lip of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Inventor: Andrew Serano
  • Paint holder and delivery device
    Patent number: 5549216
    Abstract: A paint holder and delivery device comprising a container. A disposable insert fits within the container to facilitate the application of paint with a paintbrush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1996
    Inventor: Robert Scholl
  • Fluid pouring container with asymmetrical solids separator
    Patent number: 5443184
    Abstract: An asymmetrical ice dam has a half dome projecting inwardly from the upper rim of a water pitcher. A strainer projects down from the major lip. These two members form a major lip. A spout projects outward from the upper rim of the container adjacent the strainer. A minor lip projects inwardly from the upper rim of the water pitcher adjacent the spout. The server can precisely control the flow of ice by rotating the major lip/strainer combination away from its vertical axis. A cooking container embodiment is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1995
    Inventor: Stephen K. Broitzman
  • Composite container having barrier property
    Patent number: 5433982
    Abstract: A composite container having a barrier property and comprising a packaging material which comprises an inner surface layer, a barrier layer, and a base material layer wherein the barrier layer comprises one selected from nylon MXD 6 and a semi-aromatic polyamide resin, which is a copolymer comprising an aromatic polyamide forming component and an aliphatic polyamide forming component wherein the aromatic polyamide forming component comprises an aliphatic diamine and isophthalic acid and/or terephthalic acid, and the aliphatic polyamide forming component comprises a lactam or an aliphatic diamine, and an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid. The above packaging material may also comprise an inner surface layer having a barrier property and a base material layer wherein the inner surface layer having a barrier property comprises the above semi-aromatic polyamide resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1995
    Assignee: Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazuki Yamada, Hirotaka Tsunoda, Hideki Kurokawa
  • Paint roller bucket
    Patent number: 5400916
    Abstract: A paint roller bucket is provided, which consists of a receptacle having an open top with a deep well to hold a large amount of paint, so that a paint roller can be inserted into the paint. A component is for carrying the receptacle from place to place making it portable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1995
    Inventor: Daniel C. Weber
  • Mixing bowl
    Patent number: 5392948
    Abstract: A nestable, stackable mixing bowl is provided having a radiused sidewall and a wide concave rim flange. The rim flange provides a handle around the entire circumference of the bowl, providing an easy way to grasp the bowl while pouring. The rim flange is provided with three integral equidistantly spaced pourspouts, thus requiring less manipulation for positioning the bowl for pouring. The bottom of the bowl is provided with an annular rib to provide stability to the bowl. The bowl is also provided with a lid shaped to cover the bowl and to accept the rim flange. The lid has a central circular depressed portion sized to matingly engage the bottom rib of a smaller capacity bowl, providing stable stacking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1995
    Assignee: Tucker Housewares
    Inventor: Kathy McEntee
  • Vessel with pouring spout inducing constant geometry, non-turbulent stream and vented closure for same
    Patent number: 5388732
    Abstract: A vessel having a bottom with a vertical center-line and an annular side wall extending upward from the bottom of the vessel terminating into a rim portion. The vessel is further provided with at least one pouring spout formed in the side wall and extends peripherally about the side wall for at least a 75 degree arc with respect to the vertical centerline of the bottom. The pouring spout consists of two opposing concave upper pouring spout surfaces which converge upon and join a concave lower throat surface. The pouring spout thus provides a cross-sectional flow pattern initially in the shape of a convex-sided V that reforms into a round non-turbulent stream regardless of the flow rate of the liquid being poured. A complementary closure having at least one array of openings, for venting steam and/or straining liquids being prepared in the vessel is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1995
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventor: Richard W. Greger
  • Combination hopper
    Patent number: 5361945
    Abstract: A versatile one-dimensional hopper is described as well as structures that result when the one-dimensional hopper is integrated with a conical bin and when the one-dimensional hopper is integrated with a V-blender. In combining the one-dimensional hopper with other structures, the diameter of the outlet is first specified, and then the slopes of the load-bearing surfaces are chosen to achieve specified flow characteristics. The load-bearing surfaces are then extended obliquely upward until, at some height their maximum dimension measured horizontally equals a value determined by the structure to which the one-dimensional hopper is to be attached. Where the surface of the bin or other structure is higher than this height, vertical surfaces that extend upwardly from the periphery of the one-dimensional hopper are provided for the purpose of connecting the one-dimensional hopper to the structure above it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: J R Johanson, Inc.
    Inventor: Jerry R. Johanson
  • Container accommodating paint, roller and brush and lid therefor
    Patent number: 5341969
    Abstract: A container suitable for holding paint incorporating a first open receptacle having integrated therein a paint distribution board for use with a paint roller and a second open receptacle suitable both for holding a paint brush and to serve as a means for pouring liquid from the container. A lid suitable for covering the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1994
    Assignee: Accamark Partnership
    Inventors: Carl A. Accardo, Kenneth J. Marks
  • Method of forming a vessel pouring spout
    Patent number: 5341668
    Abstract: A method for forming a constant geometry and non-turbulent stream inducing pouring spout in the rim portion of an annular side-walled vessel. The method comprises the steps of: a) positioning the vessel within a clamp possessing a groove whose centerline forms a 90.degree. angle with the annular side wall of the vessel when the clamp is in place; b) placing inside the vessel a center plug possessing a radially extending groove whose centerline forms a 90.degree. angle with the annular side wall when the center plug is in place; c) aligning the centerlines of the grooves of the clamp and the center plug to form a straight line travel path; d) placing a pour spout former in the center plug portion's groove and causing the former to travel along the travel path and into contact with the rim portion of the vessel; and, e) further causing the former to travel along the travel path to yieldably deform the rim portion of the annular wall into the desired shape pouring spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1994
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: Alfred N. Mack, Stephen L. Tobey
  • Beverage service pitcher
    Patent number: 5289953
    Abstract: A pitcher (10) for the controlled delivery of a liquid or a combination of liquids and solids together into another container. The pitcher has a front chute (18) for the pouring of liquids contained near the base of the pitcher and two side chutes (20, 21) for the pouring of a combination of liquids and solids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1994
    Inventors: Joseph P. McMillan, III, Lawrence W. Owen, Jr.
  • Pitcher with an asymmetrical ice dam
    Patent number: 5246149
    Abstract: An ice tea pitcher has an asymmetrical ice dam having a major and minor lip disposed about the pouring spout. All the ice is dammed by the major lip when the server pours the tea. Should the server desire to add a few cubes of ice into the tea while pouring, he merely adjusts the position of the major lip to allow a few ice cubes to float on by.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1993
    Inventor: Stephen K. Broitzman
  • Portable dispensing container for liquid fuel
    Patent number: 5226574
    Abstract: An inexpensive portable gasoline container, molded integrally of plastic, has a top fill opening and a top, diagonally upwardly-extending pouring spout, preferably with handle regions molded into the container itself. The spout is slightly flexible, and in use its tip is first placed in a position in which it extends upwardly into the entrance end of a downwardly-extending inlet to an automobile gas tank. The container is then rotated substantially about the axes of the spout so that the spout extends downwardly into the tank inlet and the body of the container is higher than the inlet, whereby the gasoline will be dispensed through the spout into the gas tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1993
    Inventor: Armando F. Durinzi, Jr.
  • Self-draining container
    Patent number: 5207356
    Abstract: A self-draining container includes a body, an integral wall extending upwardly from said body and encircling an integral dispensing spout which communicates with said body and extends above the top of the wall. An integral web joins the wall and the dispensing spout to form a drain channel. A drain opening is defined adjacent the channel for draining fluid from the channel into the container body. A cap having a depending skirt defining a thread which mates with an internal thread on the container wall to close the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1993
    Assignee: Owens-Illinois Plastic Products Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Krall
  • Vessel having dual function pouring spout for spot treating or rapid transfer of viscous liquids
    Patent number: 5181630
    Abstract: A liquid dispensing vessel having a pour spout which will provide substantially mess-free dispensing of viscous liquids, such as laundry detergents, during two different modes of dispensing: a concentrated stream as might be used for spot treating articles of clothing; and a bulk dispensing cycle to quickly empty the vessel's contents into a washing machine. The dual function pouring spout of the present invention may be employed either directly on a bulk liquid container or on a closure member used to transfer liquid from a bulk liquid container to a washing machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1993
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Mark P. McNally
  • Container and lid apparatus
    Patent number: 5160067
    Abstract: A container formed with an upper annular edge defining an outer annular edge and an inner annular edge, with a torroidal trough coextensively therebetween, with the trough formed with a plurality of apertures to permit fluid flow return to the container. A pour spout is formed originating interiorly of the inner annular edge adjacent the outer edge to enhance fluid flow from the container. The lid structure includes a central surface with a torroidal outer lid flange, with the outer lid flange including a plurality of equally spaced tabs radially directed exteriorly of the outer lid flange, with each of the tabs including a recess to accommodate manual grasping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1992
    Inventor: Gary A. Luber
  • Pitcher first pouring liquid at bottom
    Patent number: 5158216
    Abstract: A pitcher, particularly attractive for keg or draft beer (or soda), is described in which the pour flow is of the liquid at the bottom of the pitcher, keeping any foam or ice within the pitcher, at the top. An insert is incorporated adjacent the spout end of the pitcher, and extends from appropriate 1/4 inch above the bottom to the top cover of the pitcher. This insert forms a barrier for the spout to force the flow through the spout to be of the liquid from the bottom. A handle is located on a side opposite to the spout for ease of pouring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1992
    Inventor: Mark C. Viani
  • Paint holder and delivery device
    Patent number: RE35933
    Abstract: A paint holder and delivery device comprising a container. A disposable insert fits within the container to facilitate the application of paint with a paintbrush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Assignee: R. B. Schnel, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Scholl