Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
220319000 | Ring type | 34 |
20090152271 | High pressure drum cover - A unitary cover is used with a tubular container having an open end with a cylindrical connecting bead at the open end. The unitary cover comprises a central circular wall. An expansion region surrounds the central circular wall. An annular flange has three concentric cylindrical walls defining an E-shaped wall. An outermost and middle cylindrical walls define a channel receivable on the cylindrical connecting bead. An innermost cylindrical wall defines a hinge and is connected to the expansion region. | 06-18-2009 |
20110036843 | PLASTIC PRY OFF PAINT CAN ASSEMBLY - An all plastic paint container assembly comprising a container, a ring assembly attached to the rim of the container and a pry-off plastic closure having a dual sealing arrangement with the ring member and an undercut lock at a location which provides maximum circumferential area. Containers of this design can be stacked both with and without the ring members attached. Three embodiments are disclosed, providing double and triple closure locks and multiple seals. | 02-17-2011 |
20110049155 | Transport Ring for Plastic Container Lids - A transportation ring affixed to a plastic paint can for the purpose of retaining the lid on the plastic paint can during transportation. The transportation ring snaps downward over the can rim and extends inwardly over the edge of the lid. The transportation ring additionally includes an alignment ridge for cooperation with the bottom of the plastic paint can to facilitate stacking both during shipment and in-store stocking. The ring is preferably fabricated from a rigid plastic material. | 03-03-2011 |
20110108553 | CONTAINER/LID ASSEMBLY - A container/lid assembly that includes a container having a sidewall with at least one aperture extending through the sidewall and a lid having a ring portion with at least one projection extending therefrom that is configured to engage the aperture in the container sidewall for securing said lid to said container. The aperture extending from the lid ring portion can be configured to allow the lid ring portion to be inserted into the container sidewall but yet restrict the lid ring portion from being readily removed from the container sidewall. | 05-12-2011 |
20120267373 | Drum Band Assembly - A drum band assembly for securing a lid to a drum. The drum band assembly includes a band having a first free end and a second free end and an attachment device connected to the band, wherein the attachment device is adapted for removably attaching the band to the drum. The drum band assembly further includes a lid mounting device attached to the lid and the band, wherein the lid mounting device is adapted to allow the lid to open and close on the drum. | 10-25-2012 |
20130048640 | SEAL CAP - A seal cap includes a main body, a retaining cover and a fastening ring. The main body has a slab shape and is flexible. The main body includes a press collar extending upward from the main body. The press collar has a connecting portion therein. The retaining cover covers the main body, and includes an annular inner wall, an outer covering body, a trough and a coupling portion. The outer covering body covers the annular inner wall and has at least one press opening. The trough is formed between the outer covering body and the annular inner wall, and faces downward. The trough communicates with the at least one press opening. The press collar is inserted located in the trough. The coupling portion encircles the outer covering body, and is located above the engaging portion. The fastening ring is located at an outer side of the connecting portion of the main body, so that the connecting portion is tightly connected to the annular inner wall of the retaining cover. When in use, the seal cap of the present invention is coupled to the opening of a container. The top of the container leans against the coupling portion, and the circumferential wall is against the container to seal the container. | 02-28-2013 |
20130334227 | Multipart cover made of paper and method for producing a cover - A multipart cover made of paper material and including a base body having a cover plate and a circumferential cover collar extending from the cover plate, wherein the cover collar, in a condition where same is placed onto a vessel to be closed, surrounds an upper rim of a vessel to be closed, and a reinforcement ring surrounds the cover collar at least sectionally on the radially exterior side of the cover collar. The cover collar includes at least one bead encircling the cover collar in the circumferential direction, and when viewed in the elevation direction the bead is disposed at a constant distance from the cover plate. | 12-19-2013 |
20130334228 | Multipart cover made of paper material and method for producing a multipart cover - A multipart cover made of paper material and including a one-piece base body having a cover plate and a circumferential cover collar extending from the cover plate. The cover collar, when placed onto a container to be closed, extends upwards away from the container, and a reinforcement ring connected to the cover collar by means of a peripheral skirt. The reinforcement ring in a region below the cover plate, on a side of the cover plate opposite to the cover collar, includes a peripheral skirt forming a circumferential step along the periphery on a radially interior side of the reinforcement ring, or includes a circumferential bead along the periphery. | 12-19-2013 |
20150069063 | CONTAINER LID WITH RING AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A container lid is provided having a lid insert constructed of a paper-based material and a peripheral ring constructed of a plastic material. The ring is configured to be separated from the lid insert upon disposal. The lid insert includes a peripheral rim extending outwardly from a central cover portion. The ring includes an outwardly extending flange and a skirt depending downwardly from the flange. A first undercut extends inwardly from the skirt defining a channel sized and shaped for receiving an outer edge of the lid insert's peripheral rim. The channel may alternatively be sized and shaped for also receiving an outer edge of a peripheral rim of a container base to which the lid is attached. Another embodiment includes a second undercut located beneath the first undercut and defining a second channel into which an outer edge of the rim of the container base may be received. | 03-12-2015 |
20160009457 | Self Sealing Bag in Box Cap Assembly | 01-14-2016 |
20160009460 | FASTENING DEVICE FOR SEALING A FLUID PRODUCT RESERVOIR | 01-14-2016 |
20160137365 | HYGIENIC SEAL FOR CONTAINERS - Hygienic seal for a container ( | 05-19-2016 |
220320000 | For applying radial pressure (e.g., contractable bands encircling member) | 22 |
20080237236 | Dispensing Closure - A child resistant dispensing closure | 10-02-2008 |
20080251515 | Container and lid combination with a sealing gasket and closing ring - A container assembly for transporting and storing flowable materials according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a drum including a lip edge defining a top opening, a lid constructed and arranged to fit over and close the top opening, a closing ring constructed and arranged for securing the lid to the lip edge, and an elastomeric gasket positioned between the lip edge and the lid, the lip edge being constructed and arranged for the formed sidewall, shaped to define a hollow interior, said sidewall including an outwardly facing, concave section. | 10-16-2008 |
20080296302 | Closure for a vessel | 12-04-2008 |
20100025404 | Yoke Type Quick Opening Closure - A yoke type quick opening closure is provided. A torque bolt shares loads of the yoke with a drawbolt, and a separate safety bolt is provided. A common wrench interface feature is also provided. | 02-04-2010 |
20100276424 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEALING SUMP COVERS - Disclosed is a system and method for sealing containment sumps used in connection with underground storage tanks. A sump cover sealing system includes an expansion ring assembly adapted to affix to the interior of the sump, and to fastenably attach with the sump cover to removably seal the sump cover to the sump. A contraction band assembly is also provided to affix to the exterior of the sump opposite the expansion ring assembly. Methods of using the system are described. A sump cover with an observation portal is provided. | 11-04-2010 |
20120055928 | System for Preventing Water Infiltration into a Sump - A system for preventing liquid infiltration into a sump having an opening defined by a sump collar includes a ring member adapted to be disposed about the sump collar, at least a portion of the ring member adapted to be in contact with a drainable material disposed below. The system also includes a lid member in engagement with the ring member. The ring member including a number of apertures disposed therein, each aperture of the number of apertures being adapted to allow liquid to pass from a top surface of the ring member to the drainable material below. | 03-08-2012 |
20120160850 | LOCKING CAP FOR A VESSEL HAVING A NECK - The invention relates to a locking cap ( | 06-28-2012 |
20120205379 | BAND COUPLING AND PRESSURE CONTAINER WITH SAME - A pressure container is provided with a container body, a container lid, and a band coupling ( | 08-16-2012 |
20140209612 | Drink Cup Cap - A lid for a drinking container in the structure of a baseball cap is disclosed. The baseball cap lid includes the normal features of a baseball cap and also includes an annular mounting portion for engaging the rim or lip of a cup, a preformed opening in one of the panels of the lid configured for receiving a straw for drinking liquid from the container, a flap and cover for covering the preformed hole, and stretchable portion on or near the annular mounting portion of the lid for securing the lid to the rim or lip of the cup. | 07-31-2014 |
20150096991 | CONTAINER INTENDED FOR PACKAGING A PRODUCT AND METHOD OF LOCKING A COVER LID AND A BASE MEMBER OF SUCH A CONTAINER TO ONE ANOTHER - A container including a cover lid and a base member, a cover lid border region by which it can abut on a base member border region so to form in an abutting status an enclosure, a tubular element by which the container can be brought into a completely assembled status, having dimensions suitable for surrounding the cover lid The base member when brought in the abutting status and provided with locking means for keeping the cover lid and the base member together in the completely assembled status. | 04-09-2015 |
20150144634 | PAINT CAN RIM RING - A paint can fitted rim ring apparatus is shown comprising of a snug ring lid retaining a flexible plastic like material around the opening lip of a paint container. | 05-28-2015 |
220321000 | Lever operated | 11 |
20080290092 | Cooking Vessel - The invention relates to a cooking vessel ( | 11-27-2008 |
20090084791 | Closure Having a Segmented Locking Ring - A pressure closure having a round door with an arcuate locking ring having a plurality of arcuate locking ring segments connected by at least one connecting ring movably retained therewith proximate an outer circumference of an outer surface of the door. The locking ring segments may have at least one cavity extending through the arcuate length thereof. An arcuate connecting ring extends through each cavity in the locking ring segments retaining them together to form the locking ring. Alternatively, the connecting ring connects the locking ring segments together with connecting ring retaining links cooperating with the connecting ring and locking ring segments. Optionally, the cross-sectional configuration of the connecting ring is rounded. Advantageously, the optional at least one cavity extending through the locking ring segments has an axial opening extending the arcuate length of each locking ring segment. The axial opening may have a width less than or greater than the diameter of the locking ring extending therethrough. Optionally, the locking ring segments may have protuberances and fitting recesses on adjacent circumferential ends. Furthermore, connecting ring retaining links may be placed between a plurality of adjacent locking ring segments securing the connecting ring into cavities in the locking ring segments or securing the connecting ring proximate solid locking ring segments. | 04-02-2009 |
20090294449 | Polymer drum ring and lever system - A two piece polymer clamping ring and lever system for retaining removable lids to containers. The clamping ring comprises a split circular ring, having an inwardly opening generally U-shaped channel formed of polymeric material, having first and second ends, an outer circumferential wall and oppositely disposed inwardly facing sidewalls. The ring first end including a plurality of outwardly extending receiving hooks, a plurality of outwardly facing receiving channels, and a plurality of outwardly extending stress transfer beams. The ring has an oppositely disposed second end including a flared region with mutually inwardly facing internal surfaces slideably moveable in adjacency over the outwardly facing side surfaces of a lever. The inwardly facing sidewalls of the second end of the ring include an inwardly facing transverse beam extending between the sidewalls and inwardly extending pivot bosses comprising a pivot shaft and enlarged button. A lever having an inwardly opening generally U-shaped channel form having mutually inwardly facing internal surfaces slideably moveable in adjacency over the side surfaces of the ring first end. The lever having a pivot end formed with a plurality of pivot shafts inwardly extending from the spaced apart sides of the lever to a pivot beam longitudinally disposed about the center of the lever underside, and a plurality of ring pivot boss receiving windows projecting through oppositely disposed lever sidewalls having pivot boss access openings extending to longitudinally extending pivot shaft bearing surfaces spaced from the lever pivot shafts a distance selected for drawing together the ring first and second ends. The lever having an inwardly extending transverse beam between the spaced apart sides rearward of the pivot boss access opening. The lever pivot shafts are configured for pivotable engagement with the ring first end receiving hooks and the lever receiving windows are configured for slideably receiving the ring second end pivot bosses. Movement of the lever from a generally radial position to a generally tangential position during closing of the lever draws the ring first and second ends together into an overlapping position with the flared end of the ring spanning the lever and in turn the lever sidewalls spanning the ring first end thereby trapping the lid and container flanges in the U-shaped split ring channel. When closed the contact surfaces on the inwardly projecting transverse beam on the underside of the lever and the outwardly projecting beams on the ring first end engage in a stress transfer relationship to relieve stresses on the lever pivot shafts and ring first end pivot receiving hooks. A second stress transfer relationship is engaged as an inwardly facing transverse beam extending between the sidewalls of the ring second end is slideably engaged into corresponding receiving channels outwardly facing from the ring first end thereby relieving stresses on the pivot bosses and corresponding longitudinally extending lever bearing surface. | 12-03-2009 |
20100206878 | Closure Having a Segmented Locking Ring - A closure ( | 08-19-2010 |
20110095027 | Latching Drum Lid With Integral Exhaust Hood - An apparatus for attaching to an opening of a drum that includes a lid, a base for attaching to the opening of the drum, a circular inner wall formed on the base, a circular outer wall formed on the base and extending between the base and the lid, the circular outer wall being circumferentially spaced about the circular inner wall and defining an open space therebetween, and an exhaust opening formed on an outer surface of the circular outer wall. | 04-28-2011 |
20110309081 | DRUM BAND ASSEMBLY - A drum band assembly for securing a lid to a drum. The drum band assembly includes a band having a first free end and a second free end, means for removably attaching the band to the drum and means for attaching the lid to the band. The band and the means for removably attaching the band to the drum are structured and arranged to provide for the drum band assembly to fit a drum having varying diameters or a drum of varying volumes, e.g. 55 gallon or 30 gallon drums. | 12-22-2011 |
20130037544 | Unitary Lock Ring for Securing a Container Lid - A lock ring for securing a lid to a container has a ring shaped body with a first end and a second end. A clamping pin is exposed near the first end and a lever is connected near the second end and has a hook thereon configured to engage the clamping pin. The lever is pivotable between a closed position and an open position. The hook is configured to selectively engage the clamping pin and draw the first and second ends to one another with the lever moved to the closed position and capable of disengaging the clamping pin the lever in the open position. The body, lever, and lock pin are integrally formed of a one-piece unitary structure and the lever is connected via a living hinge to the body. | 02-14-2013 |
20140014661 | DRUM RING AND LEVER SYSTEM - A two piece clamping ring and lever system for retaining removable lids to containers comprises a split circular ring. The ring first end includes outwardly extending receiving hooks. The second end of the ring includes pivot bosses comprising a pivot shaft and enlarged button. A lever with pivot shafts engages with the ring first end. When the lever is closed contact surfaces on an inwardly projecting transverse beam on the underside of the lever and outwardly projecting beams on the ring first end engage to relieve stresses on the lever pivot shafts and ring first end pivot receiving hooks. A second stress transfer relationship is engaged as an inwardly facing transverse beam extending between the sidewalls of the ring second end is slideably engaged into corresponding receiving channels outwardly facing from the ring first end thereby relieving stresses on the pivot bosses and corresponding longitudinally extending lever bearing surface. | 01-16-2014 |
20150014318 | LOW PROFILE SECURING LATCH - A securing ring for holding a lid or similar closure on a container includes a ring end having a radially outer surface. A latch lever is mounted by one end to the radially outer surface by a pivotable connection. The radially outer surface is recessed to at least partially accommodate the pivotable connection, thereby reducing the radial profile of the ring latching mechanism. | 01-15-2015 |
20150028036 | CONTAINER LID SECURING RING - An openable securing ring for holding a lid or similar closure on a container has a latch mechanism arranged to secure ends of the ring releasably together at a circumferential break. A circumferentially extending recess is provided at a radially inner portion of the latch mechanism so that the radially inner portion is of reduced axial external thickness and provides relief for stable stacking of a first container on top of a second container when the securing ring is attached to the second container. A radially inner edge of a locking lever side wall may lie radially outward of the inner diameter of one ring end to define at least part of the reduced thickness radially inner portion. | 01-29-2015 |
20150034651 | ONE PIECE LOW PROFILE SECURING LATCH - A securing ring for holding a lid or similar closure on a container has a latch lever which is movable between an open position in which first and second ends of the ring are separated and a closed position in which the first and second ends are drawn closer together. The latch lever is connected to the first end of the ring by a flexible connection such as a living hinge or ligament. The latch lever in the closed position is at least partially overlappingly received against the first end of the ring. The latch lever may be connected to the ring second end by a pivotable connection of various forms and preferably operates with an overcentre action. Arrangements for stress transfer directly between the closed ring ends are also described. The resulting latch mechanisms are of low profile and may be moulded from plastics materials. | 02-05-2015 |