With Plural Access Openings Patents (Class 383/41)
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Publication number: 20100003887Abstract: Bath time toy bag with a rectangular shape having mesh front panel and a mesh back panel, the panels sewn together at their edges so that the left and right side of the bag are permanently attached and the upper and lower edges of the bag are attached by one or more zipper assemblies. The zipper assemblies enable a user to insert play toys through the upper zipper assembly and to remove the play toys through the lower zipper assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2008Publication date: January 7, 2010Inventor: Michele Greene
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Publication number: 20100002960Abstract: A bag for installation on a mobile cleaning cart features an open top end at which the bag is arranged for hanging support on the mobile cleaning cart and an openable and closable bottom end facilitating removal of contents from the bag through said bottom end with the top end hanging from the cart. Installed on a cart of known types commonly used in custodial, janitorial, maid or housecleaning services, the bag can be emptied through the selectively openable bottom end of the bag to avoid lifting of the bags contents through the open top end.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Inventor: Inga Lasko
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Patent number: 7625119Abstract: A flexible bag assembly for containment and dispersal of liquids includes a bag having flexible front and back panels, and a peripheral side panel structure interconnecting the front and back panels at sealed seams, the panels defining a chamber for retaining the liquid, a water-proof zipper disposed in the front panel, a detachable cover member fixable to an outside surface of the front panel and adapted to cover the zipper, and a closeable and openable tube extending from within the chamber, through one of the panels and outwardly therefrom, the tube being adapted to facilitate the selective dispersal of the liquid from the bag.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2006Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Stephen P. Szczesuil, Kenneth F. Ryan, Jr., Robert DiLalla, Richard Paul Haddad
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Publication number: 20090241307Abstract: A tie-down strap system designed to be integrated with the plurality of tie-down straps that are currently on the market. A system for the protection of the tightening mechanism, the storage of excess strapping during use, a storage device when not used as a tie-down strap, a hanging system when not in used as a tie-down strap, and a termination feature that prevents the free end of the strap from sliding through the tightening mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2008Publication date: October 1, 2009Inventors: Aaron Ayers, Donald Young
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Publication number: 20090238495Abstract: A portable storage container that consists of multiple compartments that are used to separate different components of a stored item. In separating out the components, the shelf life of the stored item is dramatically increased. The storage device is made from a plurality of polymeric film sheets that are connected through a perimeter seal that leaves a vacant space within the perimeter seal between the polymeric film sheets for creating multiple compartments. The compartments are separated through frangible sealing structures that are made up of a plurality of individual seals of varying types. When the device is operated, the frangible sealing structure is ruptured, therefore allowing the separated components to mix. Using a sealing structure made up of multiple seals ensures that the compartments remain separated when the storage container is subjected to harsh environmental conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2009Publication date: September 24, 2009Inventor: Michael R. Anderson
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Publication number: 20090194446Abstract: Medical devices, medical procedure trays, kits and related methods are provided for use to perform medical procedures that require access to the interior of a bone. The devices, trays and methods allow multiple use of non-sterile medical devices with sterile medical devices for performing medical procedures requiring sterile conditions. A coupler assembly, capable of releasably attaching to a non-sterile medical device at one end and releasably attaching to one or more sterile medical devices at another end, and further comprising a containment bag which allows maintaining sterility of a non-sterile medical device which may be used in conjunction with sterile medical devices and procedures. The devices, trays, kits and methods enable the performance of multiple medical procedures with a single insertion into bone. For example, a vertebral procedure such as a vertebroplasty may be performed along with biopsy and/or bone marrow aspiration procedures, thereby reducing patient trauma and costs.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2009Publication date: August 6, 2009Inventors: Larry J. Miller, Eric W. Eisbrenner
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Patent number: 7520151Abstract: A padlock protector pouch that can be used to cover and protect a padlock, including a padlock body and a padlock shackle, and associated chain links of a chain that are locked together by the padlock without unlocking the padlock and removing the chain links therefrom. A locking system is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2008Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Inventor: David Harmon
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Publication number: 20090026098Abstract: A scent bag including an outer shell having first and second open ends. The first and second open ends includes a closure device capable of selectively and independently closing the first and second ends. An inner bag is made from a mesh material and has a first open end and a second closed end. The first open end is attached at points along its periphery to the shell adjacent the first end of the outer shell, and the second closed end of the bag is attached to the outer shell along adjacent the second end of the outer shell at a plurality of points.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2007Publication date: January 29, 2009Inventor: Phillip Tierney
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Publication number: 20080260301Abstract: A flexible carry bag for carrying one or more sport boards within an interior space. The bag includes an elongate enclosure made of a flexible material. The bag has an opening extending along a length of the enclosure for permitting access to the interior space. The bag has a closure flap movable between an open position for permitting access to the interior space and a closed position in which the closure flap blocks the opening. The bag also includes a closure assembly for securing the closure flap to the elongate enclosure in an overlapped configuration when in the closed position. The closure assembly adjustably secures the closure flap to the elongate enclosure such that an amount of overlap of the closure flap with the elongate enclosure can be adjusted, thereby permitting the circumference of the elongate enclosure to be adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2006Publication date: October 23, 2008Applicant: CURVE INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDInventor: Simon Winter
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Publication number: 20080240623Abstract: A bag construction for use to distribute flowable material is provided. The bag construction generally includes a first and second panel sections and one or more side gusset panel sections. An internal gusset member may be positioned inside the bag construction, between the first and second panel sections. A tape is disposed inside the bag construction and secures portions of end edges to other sections. In preferred embodiments, a bag construction includes an openable and reclosable closure arrangement and an anti-tamper arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2007Publication date: October 2, 2008Applicant: KAPAK CORPORATIONInventor: Gary Michael BELL
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Publication number: 20080232721Abstract: Tubular pouch (10) having a spout (13) sealed-in in the region of a top sealing seam (12) and having a stand-up base (11). The top sealing seam (12) is unsealed at at least one location (14, 15) between the spout (13) and the outer edge (partial sealing), so that, when the pouch (10) is being filled, air can escape from the pouch (10) to the outside (arrow 16) through that unsealed location (14, 15).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2006Publication date: September 25, 2008Inventor: Andreas Michalsky
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Publication number: 20080230429Abstract: The present invention provides a container assembly having: (1) a flexible wall defining fluid tight chamber; (2) a valve body attached to the flexible; (3) a plunger associated with the valve body and moveable with respect to the valve body from a first position to a second position; and (4) a diaphragm positioned in the valve body for opening and closing the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2008Publication date: September 25, 2008Inventor: Brent Anderson
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Publication number: 20080137994Abstract: A dog leash apparatus, including a container having a pair of end caps with central openings, a hollow cylinder positioned in the container with a plurality of continuous perforated bags wound around the cylinder designed for collecting the excrement of a pet, a zipper of a circumference of the container of a sufficient length to allow egress and ingress of the hollow from the container, a leash assembly including a length of leash rope that extends through the central openings of each end cap and through the hollow cylinder within the container, and a leash hook connected with the proximal end of the leash, a leash grip connected at the distal end of the leash, and a fastening loop connected with the leash grip, and two bands attached to radially opposite locations of the distal exterior of the container and connected at the other end through the fastening loop and to each other for engaging the leash grip with the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventor: Borja Urbina
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Publication number: 20080101731Abstract: A pet waste recovery and disposal apparatus, including a reusable soft-sided container in the general construction of a sleeve, having a closable top and a closable bottom adapted to receive a disposable bag therein, said disposable bag, in a preferred embodiment, having a closure means, such as a drawstring to close the top of the bag. A further embodiment of the invention includes the reusable soft-sided container in combination with the disposable bag having a drawstring closure means, the reusable soft-sided container having a second aperture through which the ends of the drawstrings of the disposable bag are threaded, the disposable bag having its inside surface outwardly exposed when the reusable soft-sided container is in the right side out position and the disposable bag being in the interior of the reusable soft-sided container when in the reusable soft sided container is in the wrong side out position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2006Publication date: May 1, 2008Inventor: Sylvia Carlson
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Publication number: 20080089619Abstract: This invention describes a method and apparatus for freezing food in a plastic freezer bag under a vacuum. The vacuum seal device is a typical freezer bag, with an additional vacuum tube attached to the main storage body. This allows for the extraction of trapped air inside the freezer bag during its use. Excess air is removed through the vacuum tube, then the main storage body is sealed. This leaves a vacuum inside the main storage body, and no excess air surrounding the food medium. This device will enhance the storage life of frozen food, enhance the flavor of frozen food, and eliminate freezer burns on the frozen food.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2006Publication date: April 17, 2008Inventor: Van Wayhan
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Patent number: 7344308Abstract: A protective sleeve or jacket for a golf towel or the like. The sleeve comprises an elongated waterproof sheath defining a hollow interior adapted to receive and house the towel. The sleeve has opposed ends or collars adapted to be independently opened to allow access to the opposed ends of the towel for drying and cleaning purposes such as, for example, drying or cleaning a golf club, a golf ball or the golfer's hands.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2005Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: Concept2Reality, LLCInventors: Dean E. Meyer, Terrance J. McNamara
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Publication number: 20080050053Abstract: A flexible bag assembly for containment and dispersal of liquids includes a bag having flexible front and back panels, and a peripheral side panel structure interconnecting the front and back panels at sealed seams, the panels defining a chamber for retaining the liquid, a water-proof zipper disposed in the front panel, a detachable cover member fixable to an outside surface of the front panel and adapted to cover the zipper, and a closeable and openable tube extending from within the chamber, through one of the panels and outwardly therefrom, the tube being adapted to facilitate the selective dispersal of the liquid from the bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2006Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Stephen P. Szczesuil, Kenneth F. Ryan, Robert DiLalla, Richard Paul Haddad
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Publication number: 20080047078Abstract: A device in which a garment with a crinkled appearance may be stored or laundered is taught comprising a washable bag with sufficient elasticity to retain the garment in a predetermined position so that the appearance of the garment remains crinkled. So that the washable bag can be dried as well as washed, the bag is preferably made from fabric that resists melting at temperatures conventionally experienced during the clothes drying process. The bag further has snag-free surface and at least one opening to receive the garment. Means for hanging may be provided so that the device can be easily stored.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2006Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventor: Minnie F. Gully
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Publication number: 20080050051Abstract: An encapsulating bag for contamination control on gas cylinders employs a main body of fabric such as polyester or flouropolymer having a weave sufficiently tight to preclude contaminant transmission. A bottom boot engages a lower portion of the main body to cover the bottom of the cylinder. A separation closure means such as a non-metal zipper is incorporated into the main body for opening the main body for insertion of the cylinder. A cuff is attached to a top circumference of the bag main body for close engagement of a top boss of the cylinder to preclude contaminant escape. An ESD button is incorporated in the body of the bag for attachment of a conducting lead for grounding connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2006Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventor: Neil Palt
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Patent number: 7334702Abstract: A method for dispensing a liquid includes providing a container having a top, a bottom, a first opening at the top and a second opening proximal the bottom; providing a liquid dispensing bag including a flexible pouch having a top, a bottom, and first and second panels, the first and second panels defining an interior and a first opening to the interior at the bag top, wherein at least one of the first and second panels defines a second opening to the interior near the bag bottom, and wherein the bag further includes liquid dispensing apparatus including a tube connected to the pouch to permit a controlled flow of liquid from the second opening of the pouch, and wherein the first and second panels are connected together at the pouch top to releasably close the first pouch opening.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2005Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: Parish Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Daniel A. Cunningham, Richard W. Smith
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Publication number: 20070269142Abstract: A bowl-in-pouch arrangement is provided from at least two flexible front and rear panels forming a void there between. A bowl is formed from a third panel and is disposed in the void between the front and rear panels. The bowl is sealed to the inner faces of the front and rear panels and the bowl defines a lower reservoir area and an upper bowl area. Gaps are formed in the seal between the bowl and the inner faces of the front and rear panels to permit fluid, under pressure, to travel from the reservoir into the bowl. An opening is formed in the upper edge of the front and rear panels to permit reclosable access to the fluid in the bowl.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2007Publication date: November 22, 2007Inventors: Susan Tyska, Anthony Tropea
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Patent number: 7207154Abstract: There is provided an intelligent luggage protection pouch according to the invention that is tamper resistant, easily identifiable, and inspection friendly (i.e. x-ray and canine searchable). The intelligent luggage protection pouch fully surrounds luggage, protects against damage to the surface of the luggage, withstands the weight of any luggage placed within it, and prevents loss of the contents of the luggage. The intelligent luggage protection pouch does not require specialized machines, tools, or knowledge. Preferably, the intelligent luggage protection pouch is disposable, environmentally friendly, and universally sized to accommodate luggage of almost any size and shape. The intelligent luggage protection pouch may be included in a kit.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2005Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Inventor: Albert Araujo
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Patent number: 7175615Abstract: An intravenous drug access system. In one embodiment of the invention, the drug access system includes an IV bag having an inlet port and outlet port, whereby the inlet port is a female luer integral therewith. The integral female luer fitting may be fitted with a sealed end cap comprising a male luer insert with a closed end. An alternative embodiment of the present invention comprises a discrete pre-molded connector made with one spike at one end and a female luer fitting at the opposing end. The spike is used to penetrate a standard IV bag through a conventional inlet port.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2004Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: ICU Medical, Inc.Inventors: Kevin B. Hanly, Frank O'Brien, Salvadore F. Palomares, William S. Phillips, Bruce Hubrecht, William M. Porter, Evelyn L. Foss
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Patent number: 7163340Abstract: A folding bag has a generally rectangular parallelepiped shape with rigid lateral front and backsides and a flexible bottom panel with a diagonal slit that enables folding of the bag into a compact flat configuration. A rigid folding panel is provided on the inside of the bag to enable maintenance of the bottom side in a generally fixed configuration and to maintain the shape of the bag.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2004Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Andrejz M. Redzisz
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Patent number: 7150345Abstract: A dual compartment, dual open mouth tool bag is fabricated from flexible material forming the side and top panels of the bag and the dual access openings. Each of the separate open mouth openings provides separate access to an individual compartment within the bag. The compartments may, in an alternative embodiment, be connected one to the other.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2004Date of Patent: December 19, 2006Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.Inventor: Andrezj M. Redzisz
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Patent number: 7125168Abstract: A container comprising an outer bag, a liner and at least one connector. The liner is substantially configured for receipt within the outer bag. The at least one connector is affixed to the liner and capable of attachment to the outer bag. Each such connector comprises a substrate material, an outer bag attachment assembly and an adhesive. The substrate material includes a first region and a second region. The outer bag attachment assembly is associated with a first region. The adhesive is operably applied to the second region. The second region is affixed to one of the at least two side panels, and the first region is selectively positionable to overlie the liner without overlying a portion of the second region or another portion of the first region.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2002Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: Scholle CorporationInventors: Lee La Fleur, Jeffrey Delbert Wright, James Edward Rozmarek, R. Daniel Brumm, Aaron Wayne Bryan
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Patent number: 7066647Abstract: A collapsible container including a plurality of adjacent side panels, each of the side panels having a flexible frame and a web having a perimeter secured to the frame. Each of the side panels has a bottom side, a top side and two lateral sides. Each of the lateral sides of each side panel is attached to the lateral side of an adjacent side panel. A flexible floor panel has a plurality of sides. Each of the floor panel sides is attached to at least one of the side panel bottom sides. At least one of the side panels has an opening through which items may be placed into and removed from the container. A mesh may be disposed so as to act as a cover, which together with a respective side panel, may serve as a pouch for holding various items therein. The container may have a partition panel pivotally secured therein. A mesh may be releasably secured to its respective side panel to allow the container to be used as a basket.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2003Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: Bajer Design & Marketing, Inc.Inventor: Lawrence Peska
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Patent number: 7055876Abstract: A bag for carrying boxes-shaped objects, preferably pizza boxes (15, 16), includes a rectangular bottom wall portion (1) side wall portions (3, 5) attached to the base wall portion (1) and handles (7) at opposite side wall portions (3). It is significant for the bag that two of the side wall portions (3, 5) constitute main side wall portions (3) that are opposite each other and extend along an entire edge of the bottom wall portion (1), and that at least two of the side wall portions constitute partial side wall portions (5) that extend only along a part of an edge of the bottom wall portion (1).Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2002Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Inventor: Tezzi Woldekidan
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Patent number: 7051672Abstract: An apparatus for providing beneficial insects or mites to a cropping environment for application to the control of thrips, and methods for using the same is disclosed. The apparatus comprises first and second members joined by a hinge section, which also functions as a hook. At least one of the first and second members comprises a compartment and at least one emergence hole providing a passage between the compartment and the environment. The compartment comprises a formulation therein comprising beneficial insects or mites useful for controlling thrips. The apparatus is oriented when in use to have an inverted V- or U-type conformation, which creates a sheltered region around the emergence hole, protecting it from the environment.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2004Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: Syngenta Participations AGInventor: Irvine W. Wright
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Patent number: 7011615Abstract: A method of making a multicompartment reclosable thermoplastic bag having at least two compartments is disclosed. Each compartment has a top, a bottom, two 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. 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. Processes for making such bags from one or more webs are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2002Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: S.C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.Inventors: William D. Price, Richard R. Dawkins
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Patent number: 7004631Abstract: A portable laundry bag formed by providing bag opening and closing members on at least two portions of a bag body, forming the bag opening and closing members by slider-carrying bag opening and closing fasteners having male and female seal hooks, providing at least one of the bag opening and closing fasteners at the side of an opening thereof with male and female slider guide hooks so that the slider guide hooks extend in parallel with the seal hooks, disposing inner-side guides of the sliders so that the inner-side guides are positioned between the seal hooks and slider guide hooks, providing on at least one portion of the bag body with an outflow of laundry preventing member. Thus, the object of the invention is to provide a clean and small-weight portable laundry bag as traveling goods capable of being transported, handled simply, and thrown away after its use.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2003Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: Showa Highpolymer Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kyoko Egashira, Tatsuya Ito
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Patent number: 6896155Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a standard shower curtain 12 that has a plurality of individual dispensers 14 affixed to the inner side 16 thereof. These dispensers 14 provide means to contain and dispense shampoo, conditioner, liquid soap, and other amenities thus avoiding clutter and soiling around the bathtub 18 or shower stall 20. One embodiment of the present invention 10 discloses a dispenser pocket 14 providing means to close 24 and seal the liquid contents 25 within the pocket and discloses an interlocking seal channel 24 type closing mechanism at the top 30 of the pocket. Once the pocket 14 is filled with desired liquid 25, the pocket is sealed by pressing a seal channel 24 on each side of the pocket together. A release button 26 attached to the spout 28 at the bottom of the pocket 14 provides means to dispense the liquid contents 25 from the pocket. The button 26 is depressed to allow the liquid contents 25 to be dispensed from the pocket 14 and released to stop the flow.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2003Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Inventors: Warren Jones, Jerri Challis
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Patent number: 6886981Abstract: A grain bag is comprised of a cylindrical barrel having a lid openable and closable upwardly and a bottom part having an outlet tube at a center of a undersurface thereof, and developed with a flap attached in the vicinity of the outlet tube for shielding the outlet tube, a latch attached to a border of the flap through a contact string, and a latch retainer attached to a side of the barrel for catching the latch enabling engagement and disengagement of the latch and the latch retainer at the side of the barrel. The number of latches and latch retainers varies from one to plural numbers according to a size of a bag. Apart from a latch with a contact string and a latch retainer, looped strings are provided and coupled together by a hook.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2002Date of Patent: May 3, 2005Assignee: Tanaka Sangyo Co., Ltd.Inventors: Mitsunori Taniguchi, Keizo Wajima
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Patent number: 6883683Abstract: A tamper resistant beverage dispensing bag has a flexible pouch having a top, a bottom, first and second panels and a width, and wherein the first and second panels define a first opening at the top and wherein at least one of the first and second panels defines a second opening near the bottom, and wherein the pouch has a top edge; a liquid dispensing apparatus including a tube and being connected to the pouch to permit a controlled flow of liquid from the second opening of the pouch; and, wherein the first and second panels are connected together at the top to releasably close the first opening.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2003Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Inventors: Daniel A. Cunningham, Richard W. Smith
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Patent number: 6854888Abstract: A flask is formed of two panels heat sealed together along with a base or bottom insert. Two spouts are provided proximate the top one of which is for the extraction of fluids and the other of which is for the introduction of fluids. The flask may have a bite valve or a fluid conduit attached to one spout cap. Both spouts may be sealed into and along the edge of the flask. Alternately, one spout may be formed into a panel and the other into and along the edge of the flask. Alternately a pump may be provided to pump air into the flask to pressurize the fluid so that it will be urged out of the flask and through the bite valve when it is open.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2001Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Inventors: Dennis B. Brown, Breon J. Robertson
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Patent number: 6834995Abstract: A bulk bag for flowable goods characterized in that the discharge opening for the bag is held securely for transport and handling by a pair of interlocking first and second loops disposed on the discharge means and bag side, respectively, the second loops being capable of being remotely opened by release of a releasable attachment of a first portion of the second loop to a second portion of such loop, and further wherein a strap is provided having a first, upper end securely attached to the bag side above each of said second loops and a second, lower end which is releasably secured to each second loop.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2003Date of Patent: December 28, 2004Assignee: KMCC Western Australia Pty LtdInventor: Graham Andrew Stevens
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Patent number: 6823867Abstract: A pouch is provided for the blower unit of a powered air-purifying respirator system, to isolate the blower unit from hazardous material such as potentially-explosive dust or gas. The pouch has an opening at one end through which the blower unit can be inserted into the pouch, and is shaped at the other end to receive the blower unit. It also has air inlet openings positioned to register with air inlets of the blower and permit the connection of the filter cartridges thereto, and an air outlet opening positioned to register with the air outlet of the blower unit and permit the connection thereto of a breathing tube of the respirator system. When the blower unit is inside the pouch, seals at the pouch openings inhibit or prevent particulate or gaseous material from entering the pouch through the openings.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2002Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Martin J. Avery, Raymond Odell, Jason A. Graves, Nicholas J. Gloag, Simon A. Mortimer, Rachael J. Johnson, Desmond T. Curran
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Publication number: 20040197034Abstract: A flexible container for liquids including an outer shell, an inner liner and an intermediate structure in which the intermediate liner is coupled to the outer shell to maintain a cross-sectional profile and the volume of the inner liner is greater than the enclosed volume of the intermediate structure. Liquids are loaded into a flexible container wherein the container is lifted by straps so that the container hangs freely, the container is filled with the liquid, the filling tube is sealed, the sealed tube is placed between the outer shell and stabilizing straps on the outside surface of the outer shell and the flexible container is then rested on a surface, trapping the filling tube between the outside surface and strap so that the container is securely sealed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2004Publication date: October 7, 2004Inventor: Carlos Matias
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Patent number: 6783345Abstract: The invention provides methods, systems, and devices for installing barriers in openings or gaps in or between structures such as walls, ceilings, and floors. At least one barrier molding bag is positioned in the hole or gap, and a flowable firestop material that is preferably operative to cure or harden, such as a hydratable cementitious slurry, is introduced into the bag to create a barrier in the hole or gap.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2002Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Assignee: W.R. Grace & Co.-ConnInventors: Michael D. Morgan, Xiudong Sun, Laura A. Tennenhouse, Robert A. Wiercinski, Benita Dair, Antonio J. Aldykiewicz, Jr., Leon Bablouzian, Lawrence Shapiro, William J. Hurley, Jr.
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Patent number: 6779921Abstract: Reclosable bags, plastic film for making the bags, and a method and apparatus for making the bags are disclosed. The bag has a reclosable fastener (26) connected to a single wall of the bag, and the film (55) has a reclosable fastener (26) connected to one side thereof which does not require attachment to any other portion of the film (55) when making a bag. The fastener (26) has a tamper-proof member attached thereto to indicate if the bag has been previously opened. The film (55) can be wound into a roll (54) suitable for use on conventional bag making machines including form, fill, and seal machines or a chain of coilable reclosable bags can be produced therefrom since the fasteners (26) are connected to the web preferably transversely to the bags longitudinal formation axis.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2000Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Assignee: Innoflex IncorporatedInventor: James W. Yeager
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Patent number: 6749808Abstract: A sterilizable container (20) is described which includes a flexible bag (23), the flexible bag (23) having a hole in a flat portion thereof and a hollow connector port (22) fixed thereto, the connector port (22) including a collar portion (22A) and a flange portion (24) defining an internal bore (26) of the connector port (22), the inside surface of the flexible bag (23) being sealed to an outside surface of the flange portion (24) and the collar portion (22A) extending through the hole in the flexible bag (23). Also disclosed is an adapter (10) having an internal bore (12), the connector port (22) and the adapter (10) being sealably connectable by a clamping and sealing device (11, 13) so that the internal bores (12, 16) of the connector port (22) and the adapter (10) are in open communication. Preferably, the adapter (10) has a removable door (16) sealed to the end of the adapter (10) remote from the sealable connection to the connector port (22).Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 1999Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignee: Advanced Technology Materials, Inc.Inventors: Marc Huynen, Stéphane Huynen, Steven Vanhamel
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Publication number: 20040096126Abstract: A flexible bag of the present invention is for use in dispensing a fluent material. The bag is formed of flexible material and shaped for substantially enclosing a volume for containing the fluent material. The bag comprises a body and plural nipples, each nipple being integral with the body, projecting outwardly from the body, and having an open outer end. The body and nipples are in fluid communication for movement of the fluent material from the body to the nipples. Plugs including a plug for each of the nipples resealably close the open ends of the nipples.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Applicant: Baxter International Inc.Inventors: Hal C. Danby, Alun Wilcox
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Publication number: 20040028296Abstract: This invention consists in a flexible, very light and pocket-size container, which can keep the temperature of a liquid inside a bottle (4) even. The bag (1) is made by folding a rectangular foil in two and then welding two sides, leaving only one side open through which the bottle (4) or the food is inserted. The foil is made up of thermal-insulation, reflective and waterproof materials. Two holes (2.1, 3.1) having the same dimensions as a bottle neck (4) are located near the open shorter side. An elastic band (8) closes the isothermal bag (1) after rolling it up or folding it up thus making it compact and pocket-size. The bag (1) wraps up the bottle (4) completely but the holes (2.1, 3.1) enable users to drink without opening and closing the bag (1). Its closing device is functional, hygienic and user-friendly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2003Publication date: February 12, 2004Inventor: Andrea Meli
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Publication number: 20030198406Abstract: A feed bag includes a body bounding a compartment, the compartment being adapted to hold a feed material. The body has a first end with an outlet formed thereat and an opposing second end. A vent port is formed on the body so as to communicate with the compartment. In one embodiment a filter is coupled with the vent port. A fluid port is formed on the body so as to communicate with the compartment. The fluid port is adapted to receive a fluid line for delivering a fluid into the compartment of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2003Publication date: October 23, 2003Applicant: Hynetics LLCInventors: Kenneth L. Bibbo, Gregory P. Elgan, Michael Goodwin, Bradley H. Buchanan, Jim A. Austin
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Publication number: 20030194152Abstract: A collapsible container including a plurality of adjacent side panels, each of the side panels having a flexible frame and a web having a perimeter secured to the frame. Each of the side panels has a bottom side, a top side and two lateral sides. Each of the lateral sides of each side panel is attached to the lateral side of an adjacent side panel. A flexible floor panel has a plurality of sides. Each of the floor panel sides is attached to at least one of the side panel bottom sides. At least one of the side panels has an opening through which items may be placed into and removed from the container. A mesh may be disposed so as to act as a cover, which together with a respective side panel, may serve as a pouch for holding various items therein. The container may have a partition panel pivotally secured therein. A mesh may be releasably secured to its respective side panel to allow the container to be used as a basket.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2003Publication date: October 16, 2003Inventor: Lawrence Peska
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Patent number: 6619506Abstract: The invention disclosed is an actuator for use with a bag having two openings therein wherein the actuator seals one opening and assists in forcing the flowable substance out of the bag. The actuator is demonstrated with a generally conically shaped bag used with mortar such as masonry cement. The bag provides method for applying a continuous constant pressure to the bag thereby forcing the mortar out in a continuous and constant flow.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2001Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Inventor: Angelo Famiglietti
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Patent number: 6609998Abstract: A method and a machine for making a plastic film bag with opposed closable end openings as well as a double compartment bag is described. The bags may be formed from J-folded, U-folded or tubular film sheets. In one embodiment, a bag is formed with a gusseted end adjacent which a zipper closure and a detachable end is provided and at the other end of the bag there is provided an opening which is closable by a closure tag. The method and machine are also adaptable to form double-ended closure bags having two distinct compartments, each accessible by a respective one of the end closure. The bags formed by the method and machine have various uses such as carrying two separate articles, each article being accessible from one of the opposed ends of the bags. The double compartment bags may also contain two different products, each accessible separately through a zipper closure. The bags may also be formed with a flap provided with wicket holes to support the bag in an automatic bag filling machine.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2002Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Assignee: Glopak Inc.Inventors: Robert Lauzon, Ritchie Baird, Guy J. Houle, Pierre Papineau, Richard Beauchesne
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Publication number: 20030148004Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a liquid storage bag having a partition wall allowed to be peeled easily and not peeled by an accidental drop, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2002Publication date: August 7, 2003Inventors: Yumi Kawaguchi, Toru Ikeda, Yoshihiro Kobayashi, Shozo Taguchi, Yoshikatsu Tomita
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Patent number: 6599420Abstract: A filter bag (1) comprises a first thin plastic film (22); a second thin plastic film (21) having substantially the same size with the first plastic film and sealed to the first plastic film at a first side-peripheral edge (2a), a second side-peripheral edge (2b) opposite to the first side-peripheral edge and a bottom peripheral edge (2d) thereof to provide an open-top interior, and a filter sheet (5) having a length substantially equal to the first and second plastic films and a width smaller than the first and second plastic films. The filter sheet has a first longitudinal edge (5a) interposed and sealed together between the first side-peripheral edges of the first and second plastic films and a second longitudinal edge (5b), opposite to the first longitudinal edge, sealed to the inside of the first plastic film at an intermediate position in width of the filter bag.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2000Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Assignee: iBio LimitedInventors: Nobuyuki Sugiyama, Kazuo Shiraiwa
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Patent number: 6536132Abstract: A reusable device, and alternative methods of manufacture, for fast, efficient, fingernail preserving, and unfragmented removal of accumulated lint from clothes dryer filters. Each embodiment comprises a mitt and an attached storage pouch having upper and lower ends that can be independently manipulated for the addition and removal of lint. It also comprises magnetic means for attachment of the pouch to a dryer so that it remains conveniently accessible for use. The mitt preferably has two thumbs for interchangeable right-handed and left-handed use.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2001Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Inventor: Lisa Dawn Helmer