Compartmented Patents (Class 383/38)
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Patent number: 6371643Abstract: The present invention provides a freezer bag comprising a multi-layered bag having at least one liner film and an outer support bag. The liner film(s) have a first sidewall and a second sidewall attached along respective lateral edges forming edge seals, each sidewall having a top edge, the outer support bag having two sidewalls attached together along respective lateral edges forming edge seals, each sidewall having top edges defining the opening to the multi-layered bag and the support bag having a folded edge defining the bottom of the multi-layered bag, the top edge of at least one liner film being attached to an inner surface of the respective sidewall of the support bag wherein the liner film(s) are thermoplastic.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1999Date of Patent: April 16, 2002Assignee: S. C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.Inventors: Zain E. M. Saad, David A. Smith, William D. Price, Richard Dawkins, Lawrence C. Stanos
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Publication number: 20020018601Abstract: A bedside storage device comprising two satchels connected for placing in any size bed. The connected pair of satchels store personal items by the sides of the bed. A connector strap has hook and loop fastening to enable the arrangement by folding to fit the bed. The connector strap is placed between the box spring and the mattress or on the mattress under the bedsheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2001Publication date: February 14, 2002Inventor: Angelina Y. Nelson
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Publication number: 20020014433Abstract: Foil bags are formed as new paper bags by fusing together two webs and tying a detachable strap which has a suspension opening to one said opening of each bag, the strap being separated by a perforation line from the respective side of the bag. A pocket is formed at the end of the bag opposite the insertion opening and can have a flap provided with an adhesive strip covered by a masking layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2001Publication date: February 7, 2002Applicant: LEMO Maschinenbau GmbHInventors: Jakob Schneider, Werner Brenig, Armin Meyer
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Publication number: 20020015540Abstract: A multicompartment reclosable thermoplastic bag having at least two compartments is disclosed. Each compartment has a top, a bottom, side edges, and two opposing sidewalls joined at the side edges and the bottom. Each compartment has a closure across the top thereof, which are arranged back-to-back and aligned such that the center points of each closure are less than ½ inch (1.27 cm) away from each other. The compartments are attached together proximate the tops of the compartments, and the bottoms of the compartments are free from being attached to each other. A process for making the bag is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2001Publication date: February 7, 2002Inventors: William D. Price, Michael J. Colucci, Jose Porchia
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Publication number: 20020005468Abstract: A method is disclosed comprising the steps of placing a first portion of a mixture of spring water and distilled water into a first chamber; and freezing the first portion of the mixture inside the first chamber to form a first ice cube. The mixture may comprise about ninety percent distilled water and ten percent pure spring water. The method may include placing a second portion of the mixture into a second chamber and freezing the second portion of the mixture inside the second chamber to form a second ice cube. The first and second chambers may be attached together by a backing. The method may also include sealing the first chamber after placing the first portion of the mixture into the first chamber and before freezing the first portion. The first chamber may be sealed by placing a foil over the first chamber. The method may include removing bacteria from the first portion after placing the first portion into the first chamber and before freezing the first portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2001Publication date: January 17, 2002Inventor: Ian Fraenkel
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Patent number: 6325750Abstract: A blood platelet collection system includes a bucket having wells 24, 26 adapted to receive a bag system therein. The bag system includes a pair of compartmented containers. Each container includes a collection bag 12, 16 and an adjacent inflatable bag 22, 28 and is preferably an integrated structure made of three sheets 52, 54, 56. After centrifugation, the inflatable bags are caused to expand, in turn, to transfer blood components between the collection bags via tube 14.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2000Date of Patent: December 4, 2001Assignee: Implant Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Glen E. Jorgensen, Bruce Berckmans, III
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Patent number: 6322044Abstract: An ice cube bag comprises two sheet-shaped foil layers (12, 14; 12′, 14′) defining an outer periphery. A peripheral joint (20, 21, 21a, 21b) extends along the major part of the outer periphery of the foil layers, with the exception of a peripheral area constituting an inlet aperture of the bag (10). Their peripheral joint joins the foil layers together defining an inner chamber which is divided into several ice cube compartments defined by separate joints (22, 23, 24, 25, 29) of the foil layers. An inlet channel extends from the inlet aperture to the inner chamber of the bag hereby allowing admission from the surroundings to the inner chamber of the bag through the inlet channel.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2000Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: Unigreen International A/SInventor: Erling Vangedal-Nielsen
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Patent number: 6308875Abstract: A surgical instrument storage pack is provided to accommodate standard or videoscopic surgical instruments. The instrument pack is removably mounted adjacent a surgeon's or surgical assistant's abdominal or chest area and incorporates pockets that are adapted to securely and removably receive surgical instruments of different shapes and sizes. The pack may be mounted by a belt with straps or other mounting mechanism to encircle or embrace the surgeon's abdomen or chest. Alternatively the pack may be mounted by other affixing elements such as adhesive strips that directly affix the pack to the abdominal or chest region of a surgical garment. In this manner, the pack is secured at a frontal abdominal or chest position of the surgeon to provide ready access to instruments placed within the pouch and to secure the pack and instruments reliably within a sterile operating field.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1999Date of Patent: October 30, 2001Inventor: Kristi M Almo
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Publication number: 20010030134Abstract: A flexible container for products to be kept separate and mixed before use, made of single-layer or multi-layer plastic material comprising two compartments (11, 12), intended to contain respective products which are kept separate and mixed before use by breaking a line of separation between said compartments, in which the line of separation is obtained by means of a strip (15) of easy-open material interposed between the walls (13, 14) of the container and extending from one side to the other thereof, so that a weld made along said strip (15) is not permanent, but can be broken upon exceeding a certain force.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2001Publication date: October 18, 2001Inventors: Dott. Franco Goglio, Ing. Giorgio Bottini
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Publication number: 20010030133Abstract: To provide a packaging bag that eliminates need to house plural types of contents in separate packaging bags and which can be used easily, wherein plural types of contents are separately housed in each partitioning space of a single packaging bag so as to be mixed together upon being used. Thus, there is provided a packaging bag made of a synthetic resin film, wherein a layer constituting an inner surface is formed of a blend of straight-chain low-density polyethylene resin and polybutene-1 resin, and an internal space of the packaging bag is partitioned by a partitioning heat sealed portion that is parallel with opposite heat sealed portions perpendicular to a film flowing direction and which is narrower than the opposite heat sealed portions, thereby forming a plurality of housing spaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2001Publication date: October 18, 2001Applicant: Daiwa Gravure Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yukihiko Shibata
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Patent number: 6279581Abstract: A portable, flexible humidor for cigars is provided. A flexible cigar storage compartment and a flexible moisture control compartment are connected by a passageway having a staggered series of channels which permit moisture-laden air to flow from one compartment to another while deterring the flow of liquid. Cigars are stored in the flexible cigar storage compartment and a moist sponge is inserted in the flexible moisture control compartment. Both compartments have resealable openings which permit the user to repetitively open and close the compartments to gain access to the cigars and the sponge.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1999Date of Patent: August 28, 2001Inventor: William D. Knepper
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Patent number: 6276828Abstract: The invention relates to a beach towel, which converts to a compact tote bag incorporating externally accessible pockets for carrying various accessories. The beach towel is formed from a large rectangular section of flexible, absorbent fabric and a second smaller, multi-paneled rectangular towel consisting mostly of the same or similar fabric as the large towel. The small towel overlies the upper one-quarter section of the large towel and the two are stitched together along the center and periphery of the small towel. Pockets with zippered closures are provided on the outside face of the small towel, and its center section is made from a flexible perforated screen or mesh fabric to facilitates escape of dirt and sand particles entrapped within the pockets. The towel converts to the tote bag configuration by folding it twice along the transverse axis and once along the longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2000Date of Patent: August 21, 2001Inventors: Tamara D. Otley, Kristin K. Varadi-Saul
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Patent number: 6257473Abstract: A sanitary pet-waste collection pouch including an interior open-topped chamber for holding tied loaded plastic bags containing retrieved pet-waste, the pouch having a flap portion carrying interior and exterior opening pockets on opposite sides thereof, a pair of deep side-pockets on opposite sides of the chamber, releasable retaining loops coupled to the respective deep side-pockets, the interior opening pocket carrying a supply of plastic litter bags and the exterior opening pocket carrying personal effects, releasable retainer loops coupled to the deep side-pockets and each formed of a strip carrying opposite sided “hook” and “pile” portions which are engaged to form the loop, “hook” and “pile” portions being self-engagable forming the loops, and pockets on opposite sides thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 1999Date of Patent: July 10, 2001Inventor: Nicholas Clement Ringelstetter
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Publication number: 20010005435Abstract: A bank deposit plastic bag made with two separable compartments, one for checks identifying the depositor, and the other for cash using as an insert a depositor-identifying flap, in the manufacture of which different heat seals, strategically located lines of perforations and an adhesive deposit cooperate to accommodate a range of banking needs of the user, characterized by the use of components and parts of the bag, as exemplified by the noted depositor-identifying flap, and adhesively sealable closure flaps for the two compartments.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2001Publication date: June 28, 2001Inventor: Hikmet Harmanoglu
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Patent number: 6251450Abstract: Food packaging with a removable prize therein. Prizes are located between a first surface of a first sheet of plastic and a first surface of a second sheet of plastic via adhesive. Food is placed on a second, opposite surface of the first plastic sheet and the first surface of the second sheet. The food is covered either by using a second sheet that is wide enough that it is folded over the food and sealed, or a separate third sheet is placed over the food and sealed to the second and first sheets. In this way, the prize is prevented from commingling with the food, and the prize can be attached to the food packaging per se.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 1999Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Inventor: Rodolfo Gerardo Murra Giacoman
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Patent number: 6234677Abstract: A portable soft sided insulated container has an impermeable liner that provides a liquid holding barrier. The liner is folded from a single monolithic plastic sheet to reduce or eliminate the need for heat welded seams. The liner seats within the container and has a releasable attachment around its lip for mating with the rim of the container. The container has an insulated lid so that the entire assembly may be closed. The liner can be removed for cleaning, or replacement if punctured. When not in use the entire assembly can be folded into a collapsed position for storage. The container has two storage chambers that share a common insulated dividing wall.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1999Date of Patent: May 22, 2001Assignee: California Innovations Inc.Inventor: Melvin S. Mogil
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Patent number: 6234675Abstract: A multicompartment reclosable thermoplastic bag having at least two compartments is disclosed. Each compartment has a top, a bottom, side edges, and two opposing sidewalls joined at the side edges and the bottom. Each compartment has a closure across the top thereof, which are arranged back-to-back and aligned such that the center points of each closure are less than ½ inch (1.27 cm) away from each other. The compartments are attached together proximate the tops of the compartments, and the bottoms of the compartments are free from being attached to each other. A process for making the bag is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 1998Date of Patent: May 22, 2001Assignee: S. C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.Inventors: Zain E. M. Saad, Michael J. Colucci, Richard Dawkins, William D. Price
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Patent number: 6231233Abstract: A bag constituted by a laminar outer part which is completely transparent and portions having overlapped inner laminar opaque portions, including inner pockets wherein planar plates containing graphic advertising are housed. Said inner pockets have zip fasteners as well as the bag mouth. The sliding tab of the zip fastener includes an inviolable lock. At least a portion of the bag side wall is completely transparent, thus allowing visualization of the objects contained therein from outside with the bag closed. The bag of the invention may also have a smaller outer pocket.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1999Date of Patent: May 15, 2001Inventor: Dante Alberto Orce
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Patent number: 6199737Abstract: A sanitary pet-waste collection pouch having front, rear and side-walls defining an interior open topped chamber for holding tied pet-waste loaded plastic litter bags containing retrieved pet-waste. The rear wall is extended forming a unitary flap cover having interior opening and exterior opening pockets on opposite sides threof. The exterior opening pocket is closed by a “hook and pile” Velcro closure. An open topped side-pocket having a restricted bottom opening is secured along a side-wall of the pouch. A sanitizer dispensing container with a dispensing cap is seated securely within the side-pocket with the dispensing cap passing through the restricted bottom opening. The flap cover carries the “hook” portion of a second “hook and pile” Velcro closure and the front wall carries the “pile” portion of said closure, the “pile” portion being longer than the “hook” portion and being located on the front wall.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 1999Date of Patent: March 13, 2001Inventor: Nicholas Clement Ringelstetter
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Patent number: 6189697Abstract: A container for personal articles such as cosmetics and the like has a rigid shell and a flexible cover that fits over the shell. The cover has a central pocket with one or more pockets arranged around the inside of the wall of the central pocket and an exterior wall having one or more pockets arranged around the exterior wall. The cover is removably fastened to the shell, preferably by means of a skirt having fasteners thereon which is folded under the base of the shell and secured by the fasteners to hold the cover in position about the shell.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Inventor: Sylvia Davis
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Patent number: 6186998Abstract: A bag for an infusion solution has front and back wall portions each formed of a flexible plastic film and provided with a plurality of chambers which are filled with one infusion solution and another infusion solution or medicament, independently. The chambers are sectioned by a boundary portion having at least one weak seal portion which is closed by separably bonding inside surfaces of the plastic films mutually facing at the boundary portion so that the one infusion solution and the another infusion solution or medicament in the respective chambers are mixed together when the weak seal portion is opened. The weak seal portion is formed by applying a separable coating material, which provides a reduced bonding strength in a heat sealing process, on one or both inside surfaces of the plastic films mutually facing at the boundary portion and then effecting heat sealing process to the boundary portion. The separable coating material is applied in a form of a dot-pattern through a printing process.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 1998Date of Patent: February 13, 2001Assignee: Hosokawa Yoko Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takeshi Inuzuka, Susumu Niwa
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Patent number: 6168022Abstract: A baby supplies carrying case including a panel of fabric having a first fold line extending across the panel and a second fold line in spaced parallel relationship to the first fold line. The first fold line and sides of the panel define a first section in the panel. The first and second fold lines and sides of the panel define a second section of the panel. The second fold line and sides of the panel define a third section. The panel is foldable such that the first section overlies the second section. The panel is foldable such that the second section overlies the first section. The third section includes fasteners for maintaining the third section in overlying relationship to the first section. The panel has a first pocket formed therein and located within the first section. The panel has a second pocket opening in the second section and extending into the third section. A third pocket overlies the first pocket and is located within the first section.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 1998Date of Patent: January 2, 2001Inventors: Ashley H. Ward, Jane H. Hebert
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Patent number: 6164822Abstract: A dispensing package formed of a flexible material, e.g., a plastic film or laminate, and having two separate compartments for holding paste-like materials therein until they are to be dispensed together from the package. The package also includes an outlet in the form of a fitment having a removable cap coupled to the two compartments. The first compartment is formed by an outer panel of the package and one section of a gusset panel which forms a first inner panel. The second compartment is formed by another outer panel of the package an another section of the gusset panel which forms a second inner panel. One outer panel and its immediately adjacent inner panel are secured together along their bottom marginal edges. The other outer panel and its immediately adjacent outer panel are welded together along their bottom marginal edges.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2000Date of Patent: December 26, 2000Assignee: Fres-co System USA, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey Scott Beer
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Patent number: 6155714Abstract: A flexible, plastic packaging apparatus having a plurality of compartments for containing product therein and a center section interconnecting the plurality of compartments and defining a handle therein whereby the packaging apparatus can contain product separately in each of the compartments and the handle can be used to transport the package.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 1998Date of Patent: December 5, 2000Assignee: Rhone PoulencInventor: John F. Gee
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Patent number: 6152300Abstract: A new tool storage device for line installation workers for draping and securing over a top of a telephone pole. The inventive device includes a piece of canvas material having a generally rectangular configuration. The canvas material has opposed long side edges and opposed short end edges. The canvas material has an aperture therethrough inwardly of the upper end edge. The aperture is dimensioned for receiving an upper end of a telephone pole therein. A plurality of tool and equipment storage compartments are disposed on the front surface of the canvas material disposed downwardly of the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 1999Date of Patent: November 28, 2000Inventor: David Perkins
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Patent number: 6129210Abstract: A storage and carry wrap for a plurality of storage containers of relatively rigid material comprises a generally rectangularly shaped base panel having an inner face, an outer face, and opposed ends. A handle is affixed to the base panel midway between the ends. A plurality of pockets or receptacles are affixed to the base panel and are longitudinally disposed along the inner face thereof for releasably receiving the containers. The portions of the base panel on each side of the handle are foldable along spaced-apart transversely extending fold lines to each assume a generally U-shaped configuration with the receptacles being disposed in confronting relation. A cover affixed to the base panel proximal the handle includes first and second cover panel sections extending in opposite directions from the handle, and connects to the base panel portions when folded in their U-shaped configuration.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2000Date of Patent: October 10, 2000Assignee: Plano Molding CompanyInventors: Jeffrey A. Rustemeyer, Joseph Fiore, Donald E. Godshaw, Andrzej Redzisz
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Patent number: 6126054Abstract: A double opening bag utilizes a single draw cord for closing both ends. The draw cord passes around the periphery of a tubular section of the bag adjacent the two ends. The draw cord extends closely alongside the tubular section when the openings are open. Pulling the draw cord closes both ends and creates slack in the draw cord. The slack is sufficient to serve as a shoulder strap for carrying the bag over a person's shoulder. A partition may be added to the interior of the bag generally between the ends to create two open-ended compartments that close simultaneously with the tubular section ends when the draw cord is pulled.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1999Date of Patent: October 3, 2000Inventor: Paul Riemer
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Patent number: 6082585Abstract: A double bag for application of a fluid substance including an outer bag having at least two adjoining each other edges, and an inner bag for receiving the fluid substance, located in the outer bag and having a length and a width which are shorter than inner dimensions of the outer bag, with the two adjoining each other edges of the outer bag and the inner bag defining together a free flooding region along the edges.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 1998Date of Patent: July 4, 2000Assignee: Nutrichem Diat + Pharma GmbHInventors: Helmut Mader, Michael Krause, Horst Schwietz, Franz Fritzmeier, Karlheinz Baumann
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Patent number: 6050311Abstract: A billfold and credit card carrier engineered for minimum thickness has a pair of nested pockets shaped and dimensioned to hold adjacent stacks of banknotes, and series of credit card-sized pockets for holding credit cards, driver's license, and other similarly sized documents in side-by-side arrangements.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 1998Date of Patent: April 18, 2000Inventor: Kenneth S. Obenski
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Patent number: 6039720Abstract: A container for a sterile medical solution comprises an upper surface, a lower surface, and a rigid top border having a central portion and peripheral portions. At least one separation line joints the upper and lower surfaces of the container to form first and second compartments. The top border of the container includes lines of weakness in the central portion thereof to form a hinged connection between the peripheral portions of the top border so that solutions in the first and second compartments are more quickly mixed when openable connectors between the compartments are broken.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 1998Date of Patent: March 21, 2000Assignee: Gambro ABInventor: Anders Wieslander
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Patent number: 6035809Abstract: A leash pouch for containing disposable bags and animal waste when walking animals. The leash pouch attaches to a leash using a mounting device to free the pet owner's hands. A disposable bag compartment is on the first side of the pouch and a waste compartment is located on the second side of pouch. The pet owner picks up the waste with a disposable bag and places it in the waste compartment for later disposal. The leash pouch is convenient, lightweight, washable and durable.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 1996Date of Patent: March 14, 2000Assignee: Ricki Hope GaleInventors: Allison Marie Fingerett, Ricki Hope Gale, Steven Asher Fingerett
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Patent number: 6036363Abstract: A device for sorting litter, household refuse or the like in a container, a holder device or the like, and for disposing of the refuse separately. The device comprises at least two separably interconnected sack-like chambers which are formed from foil material and are interconnected in their upper regions such that they merge into a common region (2) in the manner of a pair of tights. A gusset (6, 7) is formed in each case between adjacent chambers (3,4).Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 1998Date of Patent: March 14, 2000Inventor: Florian Behnk
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Patent number: 6033115Abstract: An expandable storage pouch includes four panels disposed integrally side by side in turn, and a plurality of hinges disposed in a row along a bottom end of a first one of the panels. Each hinge includes a proximal end joined to the first panel, an intermediate rib joined to the proximal end, and a distal end joined to the rib. The rib is severed from the first panel to permit expansion of the pouch, and rigidly separates the first panel from an opposite second panel.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 1998Date of Patent: March 7, 2000Assignee: NCR CorporationInventor: George Zeiler
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Patent number: 6019510Abstract: A storage pouch designed to be retrofitted to a child's safety restraining seat. The storage pouch is comprised of two pockets joined by a flexible strap. The strap is set across the seat under the seat cushion and supports the pockets so that the pockets are easily accessible to a child sitting in the safety restraining seat.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 1998Date of Patent: February 1, 2000Assignee: Theresa C. GonzalezInventors: Theresa C. Gonzalez, James F. Gonzalez
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Patent number: 6017598Abstract: The invention concerns a multilayer polymer film and a multichamber bag, whose bag chambers are formed by seams in the outer border zone and by at least one seam in the chamber separation zone, whereby the seams are formed from the polymer materials facing the chambers. The polymer materials facing the chambers are inseparably sealed together in the outer border zone and sealed together in the chamber separation zone such that the seam is separable with a force which lies in the range from 5 to 20 N. The different strength of the bond from the sealing process is obtained by varying sealing temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 1996Date of Patent: January 25, 2000Assignee: Fresenius AGInventors: Thomas Kreischer, Klaus Heilmann, Thomas Nicola, Michael Zimmermann
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Patent number: 6009995Abstract: A baseball equipment bag having an elongated bag portion of flexible material and a substantially planar interior shelf within the elongated bag portion. The interior shelf is permanently secured to the elongated bag portion. A removable panel is capable of being removed to substantially fully expose the interior shelf. The removable panel can be removed from the bag to facilitate the application of commercial printing thereon. The equipment bag includes a bat compartment which allows a bat to be accessed from either of two openings. The equipment bag is capable of collapsing to a substantially flat configuration when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 1996Date of Patent: January 4, 2000Assignee: Hillerich & Bradsby CompanyInventor: Michael W. Speck
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Patent number: 5997178Abstract: The present invention relates to a trash bag which may be quickly and conveniently secured to a trash bag which further includes an integral disinfecting means therein. The device includes a bag member having an interior surface, an exterior surface, a closed end and an open end. Integral with the periphery of the open end is an elasotmeric band for selectively expanding the diameter or circumference thereof. Attached to the exterior surface of the bag member and overlaying the band is an annular retainer having a plurality of protrusions integral with its outer surface for frictionally engaging the exterior surface of a trash can. The open end of the bag member may be folded about a trash can whereby the integral elastomeric band will compress the retainer tightly against the exterior of the trash can. Attached to the interior surface of the bag member are a plurality of rupturable pods each having an anti-bacterial, anti-fungal or anti-mold substance therein.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 1998Date of Patent: December 7, 1999Inventors: Melissa Nye, William Nye
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Patent number: 5988878Abstract: A bag adapted to be changed from a predetermined larger size into a predetermined smaller size and vice versa, has a front, rear side and bottom panels and readily disengageable fasteners in predetermined positions on the panels so that by folding the panels, the smaller size bag can be realized by engaging the readily disconnectable fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 1997Date of Patent: November 23, 1999Inventors: Bernard Theodore Simonett, Margaret Mary Quinn
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Patent number: 5988879Abstract: A storage bag formed from a flexible, highly insulative, water repellent, double-faced pile material. The flexible bag includes a main body having an opening in a top portion thereof. A drawstring is provided for closing the opening in the top of the bag, thereby allowing the bag to accommodate various sized containers or objects. A multi-function divider flap is provided that can serve as an insulating cover for a container enclosed within, or protruding out of, the bag, and/or as a divider to vertically or horizontally separate a plurality of different containers or objects within the bag.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 1998Date of Patent: November 23, 1999Inventors: Ted Bredderman, Ginny Bredderman
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Patent number: 5984092Abstract: An organizer apparatus for carrying numerous samples or other items. Organizer has a single flexible sheet which is divided into six or more panels by parallel folds or plications. The panels have inner faces upon which pockets, loops and the like may be provided for holding and displaying items. The organizer may be folded in a pattern which places the panels in a certain parallel position so that the organizer is compact for carriage or storage. When the organizer is collapsed into the compact position, specially located fasteners hold the organizer in this closed position in a manner which secures the contained items. The specially located fasteners, combined with the particular folding pattern, permit the organizer to be unfolded and used in a manner which promotes an orderly, pleasant presentation of the contained items to the user or potential customer.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 1998Date of Patent: November 16, 1999Inventor: C. Donise Heard-Willmon
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Patent number: 5975290Abstract: A new protective holder for hair cutting accessories for protecting blades and guards of hair clippers. The inventive device includes a panel having a generally rectangular configuration. The panel has opposed long side edges and opposed short end edges. The panel includes an upper section and a lower section. The upper section and the lower section each have a plurality of pockets formed thereon. The pockets each have a slotted opening for receiving hair cutting accessories within the pockets. The opposed short end edges each have fasteners disposed inwardly thereof for engagement together when the panel is disposed in a folded orientation.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 1998Date of Patent: November 2, 1999Inventor: Harold C. Lowe
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Patent number: 5961216Abstract: A diaper organizer bag 10 provides an enclosure 30 having opposed side panels, a back panel, and a bottom panel, and defines front and rear cavities between a lengthwise divider. A changing pad 60 is movable between a raised position wherein it forms a front panel of the enclosure to a lowered position, wherein it forms a soft, cleanable surface for changing a baby. A flap 70 is attached to an upper edge of the back panel, and in a travel position covers the top and front of the enclosure. In a use position, the flap may be folded back to provide access to the top and front of the enclosure. At least one separating panel 90 is provided to compartmentalize the rear cavity defined within the enclosure in a variable manner, thereby forming small or large storage areas within the rear cavity, as needed. A drawer assembly 180 is carried within the front cavity of the enclosure, and is accessible when the flap is in the use position.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 1998Date of Patent: October 5, 1999Inventors: Cassie Quinn, Robie Quinn
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Patent number: 5954230Abstract: A device for mixing and dispensing a multipart solution is descried. The device includes a flexible pouch having a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment and the second compartment are divided by a barrier that is at least partially breakable. The first compartment can contain a first solution and the second can contain a second solution, such that breaking the breakable barrier results in the mixing and the first and second solutions to form a multipart solution. The flexible pouch contains a dispenser to provide access to the solution within the flexible pouch. A system and method for mixing and dispensing a multipart cleaning solution are also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 1997Date of Patent: September 21, 1999Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Russell E. Blette, Brian A. Kubicek
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Patent number: 5954432Abstract: A double pouch package and method of making it in which a pair of stand-up pouches, each with a supporting base and front and rear panels extending from opposite sides of the base are closed at their upper ends to form a flat band in each pouch. The rear panels of a pair of pouches are positioned adjacent to each other and the front panels have portions at the upper edges of the bands which are fused together to form a unitary double pouch package. Holes are formed in the upper band for receiving support members for transporting the pouches during manufacture or for displaying the filled pouches at the market place. Also, the holes can form part of a handle for carrying the double pouch package.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1997Date of Patent: September 21, 1999Assignee: Profile Packaging, Inc.Inventor: Bernd Laudenberg
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Patent number: 5954193Abstract: A art supply bag has two separate compartments for carrying supplies as well as a paint pallet is comprised of a generally rectangular shell member having a base, a first wall, a second wall, and a third wall extending upwardly from the base with a fourth wall connecting the first wall and the third wall. A support structure is disposed within the shell member and separates the shell member into a first upper compartment and a second lower compartment and protects the contents within the bag. A flap, which provides access to the second compartment, is attached to the base and is removably securable to the fourth wall by cooperating hook and loop material, snaps, zipper, etc. The art supply bag may have casters, or may be attached to a frame, itself having casters.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 1998Date of Patent: September 21, 1999Inventor: JoAnn B. Bartee
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Patent number: 5938336Abstract: The present invention disclosed a lightweight, flexible and machine washable convertible organizer tote bag that has three basic carrying portions--a central U-shaped or sling compartment and two side storage panels on either side thereof. The bag also readily converts from its tote bag conformation to a seat cover for use on chairs, chaises, and the like. When configured as a seat cover and placed on the horizontal seat of a chair, chaise, or the like, the side panels extend downward such that each pocket of the combination is positioned for convenient accessibility at the side of the seat. The seat cover easily and conveniently converts into an organizer tote bag by lifting the handles.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 1997Date of Patent: August 17, 1999Assignee: KingKraft, Inc.Inventor: Peter M. King
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Patent number: 5934459Abstract: The present invention provides a non-corrosive flexible storage pouch with reservoir bottom for storing a razor, and its method of use. The flexible storage pouch contains a skin conditioner and oil solution that is lighter than water. During use of the pouch, a razor is submerged into the conditioner and oil mixture. The razor rests on support structures within the pouch. Water and debris from the razor settle to the bottom of the pouch and are removed from contact with the razor. Storage of the razor reduces the corrosive effect of water on a razor and helps prevent the bonding of debris to the razor, enhancing the life span of the razor. The conditioner in the pouch moisturizes the skin during shaving.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 1997Date of Patent: August 10, 1999Assignee: Razorguard, Inc.Inventor: Dennis Winsell
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Patent number: 5853085Abstract: A hermetically sealable envelope having an open end for containing one or more contact lenses. The envelope is divided into one or more lens containing compartments and one or more fluid containing compartments. One or more ports are formed by the envelope to facilitate communication between each of the one or more fluid containing compartments and selected one or more of the lens containing compartments. One or more flexible balloons, having a quantity of lens care solution contained therein, are encased within the one or more fluid containing compartments. The contact lenses to be cleaned are placed in selected ones of the contact lens containing compartments which are thereafter hermetically sealed by closing a tongue and groove closure defining an upper end of the flexible envelope.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1997Date of Patent: December 29, 1998Inventor: Mark Luttrell
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Patent number: 5851069Abstract: A multiple compartment bag comprises a backing sheet and a cover sheet forming a first compartment open at its top end. A second compartment, usually shorter, is formed by a compartment forming sheet and a closure sheet overlying the cover sheet and one another, these smaller sheets being sealed at their edges to the edges of the two larger sheets to maximize the width of the compartment. The second compartment opening is labyrinthine, formed by the overlap between the compartment forming sheet top portion and the overlying closure sheet bottom portion. The length of the overlap is at least 30% of the total length of the second compartment, as compared to 10% in a prior proposal, and preferably is not more than 70%, thus ensuring safe retention of a bulky article in the second compartment while providing for ease of its insertion and its subsequent easy removal by the recipient.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1997Date of Patent: December 22, 1998Inventor: Gerard A. Davoren
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Patent number: 5850911Abstract: A bag for carrying liquid containers and other goods within the bag. The bag has a bottom panel and a plurality of side panels attached to the bottom panel such that the side panels in combination with the bottom panel define an interior space of the bag. A retaining strap is securely positioned within the interior space adjacent to one of the side panels. At least a portion of the retaining strap is spaced apart from one of the side panels to define a cotainer-receiving space therebetween. The retaining strap is sized to retain a selected container within the container-receiving space, and the remainder of the interior space is sized to simultaneously carry selected other goods therein when the selected container is retained within the container-receiving space.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 1997Date of Patent: December 22, 1998Assignee: Pacific Pier, Inc.Inventor: Bijan Pakzad