10th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 14 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090057289 | Electrically heated articles of apparel having variable heating characteristics and methods of making same - An electrically heated, multi-layered article of apparel such as a glove that is heated a, flexible heating harness that is disposed between the layers of the article and is constructed from silver-plated yarn. The flexible heating harness, which is constructed from silver-plated filaments that are intertwined about a stretchable core, includes a plurality of segmented heater arms attached to two busses, one for the negative pole, the other for the positive pole. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057290 | Electrically heated articles of apparel having variable heating characteristics and methods of making same - Electrically heated articles of apparel and methods of making the same. The electrically heated articles of apparel include a flexible heating harness that includes a plurality of resistance heater elements made of silver plated yarn having a core comprising a single strand of spandex about which a plurality of silver plated strands of nylon filaments is wound. The heater harness is disposed between liners constructed from fabric or waterproof membranes. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057291 | Method of operating an electrical heating arrangement - A method of operating an electrical heating arrangement of considerable length using a heating line having at least one heating conductor surrounded by an insulation resistant to high temperatures. A metal tube ( | 2009-03-05 |
20090057292 | COOKING PLATFORM AND RELATED METHOD - A cooking platform includes a first oven having a first electric cooking element, and a second oven includes a second electric cooking element. A power management system is used to distribute power such that when the second electric cooking element is energized the first electric cooking element is de-energized. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057293 | FOOD HOLDING OVEN AND TRAY WITH INFRARED HEAT WEIGHTED AROUND THE TRAY PERIPHERY - A food holding oven holds pre-cooked food at a selected temperature by heating the food in a food-holding tray using infrared energy obtained from a multi-layer planar infrared energy source above the food. The infrared emitted from the planar IR source is produced by electrically heated windings in either a boustrophedonic or crenellated pattern, the loops and crenellations of which are more closely spaced near the edge of the heater than they are away from edges of the heater. The IR from the heater is directed toward the tray such that there is more IR directed at the tray edges than is directed toward the tray interior regions. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057294 | ASSEMBLY POT WITH A HEAT PLATE AND THE HEAT PLATE - This invention discloses an assembly pot with a heat plate and its heat plate, wherein the heat plate comprises a base and a plate body. The plate body has an opening thereon, and the plate body's circumferential edge is sealed on a side of the base to define a containing space between the plate body and the base. The containing space can be filled with some liquid via the opening and the plate body can be retained the heat by boiling the liquid. Therefore, when the plate body stays at a high temperature, the food on the plate body will be heated evenly. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057295 | HEATING SUBSTRATE EQUIPPED WITH CONDUCTIVE THIN FILM AND ELECTRODE, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME - The present invention is to provide a heating substrate equipped with a conductive thin film and electrodes. The heating substrate includes a transparent substrate, a plurality of electrodes formed on a first face of the substrate, and a conductive thin film formed on the first face of the substrate and including a plurality of regions electrically connected each other in parallel by the plurality of electrodes. Furthermore, a method of manufacturing a heating substrate equipped with a conductive thin film and electrodes according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes forming the conductive thin film on a substrate, forming main electrodes so as to extend on the substrate while being adjacent to edges of the conductive thin film, and forming branched electrodes that are extended from the conductive thin film across one side of the conductive thin film while coming in contact with the conductive thin film. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057296 | Flat heater including conductive non-woven cellulose material - The invention relates to a flat heater, which is used for applications in the range of heating voltages of up to 1000 V, produces attainable powers of up to 2 kW/m | 2009-03-05 |
20090057297 | METHOD AND A DEVICE FOR BONDING A METAL FAIRING TO THE LEADING EDGE OF AN AIRFOIL - The present invention relates to a method and to a device ( | 2009-03-05 |
20090057298 | Device for Inductive Energy Transmission with Resonant Circuit - An energy transmission unit is provide that includes a primary unit having a transmission means for the wireless transmission of energy to a secondary unit via a transmission oscillation and an oscillation generation unit for generating the transmission oscillation. In order to achieve a high degree of flexibility in use, the oscillation generation unit has a decoupling device that is provided for the purpose of decoupling at least one harmonic associated with the transmission oscillation. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057299 | INDUCTION COOKING APPLIANCE AND A METHOD FOR CHECKING THE COOKING CAPABILITIES OF A PIECE OF COOKWARE - The present invention relates to induction cooking appliances which provide a user with an improved set of information concerning the cooking capabilities of a piece of cookware to be used in conjunction with said appliance. In a further aspect, the present invention concerns an improved method for checking the cooking capabilities of a piece of cookware to be used in conjunction with an induction cooking appliance. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057300 | Heating system for plastic processing equipment having a profile gap - A system for processing plastic feed material includes a barrel having an upstream feed section and a downstream output section. A screw, supported for rotation in the barrel, cooperates with an inner surface of the barrel to form a path in which the feed material moves toward the output section. A heating system includes an induction winding encircling and extending along a portion of an outer surface of the barrel, and a gap interposed between the induction winding and the barrel and having a nonuniform thickness that varies around the periphery and corresponds to a varying wall thickness of the barrel. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057301 | ELECTRIC INDUCTION HEATING APPARATUS WITH FLUID MEDIUM FLOW THROUGH - Apparatus and method are provided for electric induction heating of a workpiece moving through a chamber that is enclosed by a gas plenum. A fluid flows through the gas plenum and chamber with at least a part of the flow passing through passages in an induction coil that is used to inductively heat the workpiece as it moves through the chamber. The gas plenum and passages are arranged so that gas flow through the passages in the induction coil is directed towards opposing surfaces of the workpiece. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057302 | Dynamic impedance matching in RF resonator cavity - A method for matching an impedance of a system comprising a cavity and one or more feeds to an impedance of one or more sources of electromagnetic radiation irradiating a plurality of frequencies into the cavity via the feeds, comprising: determining a plurality of s-parameter of the system for a frequency band; determining the system impedance based on the s-parameters; and modifying the system impedance according to the difference between the impedance of the system and the impedance of the source. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057303 | MODULAR WALL HOUSING UNIT FOR ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS - The disclosure relates to an electrical component connection device which includes a first housing in the form of a wall box and a second housing for inserting into the first housing in a telescoping manner. The second housing is for receiving and holding at least one electrical component such as a receptacle or a switch. The housing and the second housing can be coupled together via a plurality of connection elements. The housing can have a first set of connection elements, while the second housing can have a second set of connection elements. These connection elements may include a ratcheted section and a plurality of slotted sections disposed on each side of the ratcheted section. This ratcheted section on the housing can comprise a plurality of teeth each having a sloping front face facing a front edge of the housing and a flat face facing a back edge of the housing. The second set of connection elements may include a plurality of teeth, each having a sloping front face facing a front edge of the second housing and a flat back face facing a back edge of the second housing. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057304 | TWO PIECE CONTAINER INCORPORATING NESTING CHARACTERISTICS AND INCLUDING INTERENGAGEABLE HINGE SUPPORTS FOR UPWARDLY SUPPORTING A LID UPON A BASE - A storage container including a lid having a rectangular shape with sides and ends defining therebetween a recessed interior, the lid including at least one resistively inter-fitting portion associated with a forward extending lip edge. A base corresponds generally in outline with the lid and includes at least one mating portion defined in an overlapping forward lip edge and which is arrayed in opposing and communicable fashion with the lid inter-fitting portion. The interfitting portions established between the lid and base are positioned opposite a rear hinged edge and provide tactile snap shut engagement of the lid and base. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057305 | MODULAR CARGO TRAY - A modular utility cargo tray is provided comprising a floor and a wall extending from the floor, the wall and the floor enabled for storage of items placed therein. The wall comprises at least a first pair of divider receiving members, oppositely disposed along the wall. The at least a first pair of divider receiving members comprises: a first level portion enabled to receive a divider generally disposed along the floor; and a second level portion enabled to receive and support a divider generally distal from the floor without interference from a divider received in the first level portion. the modular utility cargo tray is insertable into the cargo area of a vehicle, or converted to a cargo roof box by mating it with a second utility cargo tray. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057306 | INTERCONNECTING CONTAINER SYSTEM FOR FOOD OR OTHER PRODUCT - A container system for containing a product. The container system includes a primary container containing a primary product and at least one secondary container containing a secondary product. The secondary container is releasably connected to the primary container. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057307 | Foldable storage container - A foldable storage container can be used as a suitcase or to hold and transport sports balls and has a rear panel, two side panels, a base, a front panel and a cover. The rear panel has a top, a bottom and two side edges. The side panels are respectively formed perpendicularly on the side edges of the rear panel and are foldable. The base is mounted pivotally on the rear panel. The front panel is mounted slidably between the side panels and has a top. The cover is mounted pivotally and detachably on the top of the rear panel and is selectively locked on the top of the front panel. Therefore, the foldable storage container can be folded to occupy a smaller space for convenient storage. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057308 | CONVERTIBLE STORAGE CONTAINER - Apparatuses convertible between at least a storage container in a first configuration and an activity mat in a second configuration. One apparatus includes a circular lid, a circular base, and at least one zipper pull that zips the lid and base to a wall. When zippered, the apparatus has a generally cylindrical shape. A carrying handle is provided on the lid. When unzippered, the apparatus becomes an activity mat and lies flat. Another apparatus includes two sides, a base, a flap, and at least one zipper pull that zips the sides to the flap. The sides resemble the outline of a car, such that the apparatus when zipped up resembles a car and when unzipped becomes an activity mat and lies flat. Backpack straps on the back allow the apparatus to be worn as a backpack. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057309 | FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY AND BAFFLE DEVICE - A baffle device, configured to be disposed near an outlet of a fuel tank, includes a fitting having an aperture therethrough and a first baffle. The first baffle includes a passageway in fluid communication with the aperture and a first baffle aperture configured to permit entry of fuel vapor into the passageway and exit of fuel vapor from the passageway. The baffle device also includes a second baffle overlying at least a portion of the first baffle aperture. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057310 | Crystalline Material Container - A crystalline material container with a bracket that has a first open position and a second closed position that enables the crystalline material container to be open when the bracket is in the first position and closed when the bracket is in the second position, where the crystalline material container can hold salt, sugar, spices or other crystalline or ground materials. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057311 | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PAPER CUP WITH A COVER - An environmental protection paper cup with a cover, comprises a cup body; an inner side of the cup body near an opening of the cup body having an annular recess; a cup cover having a protruding annular ring at a lateral side thereof; the protruding annular ring can be buckled into the annular recess of the cup body so as to combine the cup cover to the cup body tightly. The cup body is made of paper. One upper side of the cup cover near an edge thereof has handle. A trademark or advertisement design can be printed thereon. A surface of the cup cover is formed with wavelike shape so as to increase the strength of the cup cover. In an upper side of the annular recess, the cup body has an annular protruding portion so that the cup cover can be tightly engaged to the cup body. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057312 | Bottle Lid - A bottle lid for use with a bottle having an opening includes an intermediate lid having a configuration for selectively coupling the intermediate lid to the bottle. The intermediate lid includes a barrier presenting upper and lower faces, the barrier enclosing the bottle opening when the intermediate lid is coupled to the bottle. The bottle lid includes a secondary bottle defining a cavity. The secondary bottle has an upper end open to the cavity and includes a configuration complementary to a configuration of the barrier lower face for selectively coupling the secondary bottle upper end to the barrier lower face. The bottle lid includes a top lid having a configuration complementary to a configuration of the intermediate lid for selectively coupling the top lid to the intermediate lid. The top lid and the intermediate lid collectively define a sealed compartment when the top lid is coupled to the intermediate lid. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057313 | CLOSURE ARRANGEMENT FOR CONTAINERS - A closure arrangement for containers of the type comprising an annular upper wall ( | 2009-03-05 |
20090057314 | Container with filter - A container is disclosed that includes a pre-formed tear line defining a dispensing aperture that tears with appropriate mechanical manipulation, to form a dispensing aperture with the container portion corresponding to the dispensing aperture being bent inside the container; and a filter attached to the inside of the container and located at least partly adjacent the dispensing aperture such that the filter allows egress of fluid through the dispensing aperture whilst preventing ingress of contaminants. In one embodiment, the filter comprises a safety portion which makes it impossible for the filter to fall through the dispensing aperture. In another embodiment, the filter is resilient and deforms during the bending of the container portion corresponding to the dispensing aperture, and subsequently returns to its initial configuration; and wherein the filter includes at least two limbs which may deform independently so to assist the filter in returning to its initial configuration. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057315 | Container End-Closure Interlocks - An interlocking container end closure which permits a plurality of containers to be joined together and the contents thereof mixed. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057316 | Coil nut - An electrical enclosure includes an electrical box and a cover mounted onto the electrical box. A 3/8-7 lag bolt extends through the cover and engages a coil nut for securing the cover to the electrical box or underground enclosure. The coil nut includes a body having two ends with an aperture therebetween. The aperture has a continuous internal thread formed between the first and second ends. The size of the continuous internal thread is seven individual threads per inch such that the distance, or pitch, between first and second centers of first and second threads, respectively is 0.143 inches. The pitch and the diameter determine the seven threads per inch size of the continuous thread by accounting for the minor diameter and the major diameter of the nut. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057317 | Garbage Container Automatically Openable Through Infrared Induction - The garbage container, having a simple structure, a reliable performance, and being easy to install and cost effective, includes a container body, an infrared induction device, a movable cover automatically opened through infrared induction device, an infrared induction device, an automatic cover-opening device connected with the control unit, an output shaft of the driving motor connected with a cable-collecting wheel via a first set of reduction gears. One end of the cable is fixed to the cable-collecting wheel while the other end of the cable is connected with the cover. An output shaft of the cable-collecting wheel is connected with a cam via a second set of reduction gears. The protruding part of the cam is rotated to contact a cover-opening stroke switch and a cover-closing stroke switch respectively. The cover-opening stroke switch and the cover-closing stroke switch are connected respectively with the control unit through a data line. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057318 | Food cooking, serving and storage device - Containers suitable for use in food cooking, food serving and food storing are disclosed. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057319 | DIFFUSION LAYER FOR PRESSURE VESSELS - Disclosed is a vessel and a method of forming the vessel including an inner shell, an outer shell, and a diffusion layer disposed therebetween, wherein the diffusion layer facilitates the venting of a fluid from between the inner shell and the outer shell. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057320 | CRATE WITH COLLAPSIBLE WALL - A crate, such as for transporting egg cartons or other items, includes a base, opposed side walls and a rear wall extending upward from the base. A front wall opposite the rear wall is selectably moveable between a closed position and a retracted, open position. In the retracted position, access to the interior of the crate is provided. In one embodiment, the front wall includes a plurality of pivotably connected sections, such that the front wall can be retracted to provide access to the interior. A latch selectively prevents movement of the front wall to the retracted position. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057321 | COLLAPSIBLE BOTTLES AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Collapsible bottles and methods of using the collapsible bottles are provided. In an embodiment, the collapsible bottle comprises a top panel having a neck, a middle panel foldable along a fold between the top panel and the middle panel, and a bottom panel comprising a bottom surface defining a molded recess so constructed and arranged for receiving a neck of a second bottle within the molded recess. The bottom panel is foldable along a fold between the middle panel and the bottom panel. The bottle is foldable into a collapsed position wherein the top panel folds into the middle panel and the middle panel folds into the bottom panel. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057322 | Method for forming head part of closed-type tube, method for manufacturing closed-type tube, and closed-type tubular container - A cup-shaped closing material having a convex section is fitted on a protrusion-like engagement section of a distal end of a mandrel with a gap from the engagement section of the mandrel, a molten resin is then disposed in a cavity of a molding die and a holepin having an outer peripheral section of a distal end that is smaller than an outer periphery of the distal end surface of the convex section of the closing material is pressed against the distal end surface of the convex section of the closing material, whereby the distal end surface of the convex section of the closing material is pleated to form an annular protrusion section at the outer peripheral section, and the molten resin is caused to envelope the annular protrusion section, while being pushed and charged into the cavity, whereby the head part with the closing material attached thereto is formed. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057323 | REMOVABLE BAKERY TRAY INSERT - A removable bakery tray insert according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a first end portion for supporting an upper bakery tray and a second end portion that is adapted to engage a floor structure of a bakery tray. An elongated body portion extends between the first end portion and second end portion. When installed in the bakery tray, the insert is spaced apart from side walls that extend upwardly from the lower bakery tray floor structure in order to support a floor structure of another bakery tray stacked thereon. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057324 | CUP LID - A cup lid includes a lid body bored with an insert hole, a slide slot and a liquid outlet. A control member and a slide plate are mutually engaged on the lid body. The control member has a fitting block to be inserted through the insert hole and a pull grip having its underside fixed with a projecting grain to be engaged in the slide slot of the lid body. The slide plate has a cover plate to be covered on the liquid outlet of the lid body. A combining block fitted with the control member has its lower sidewall oppositely and reversely bored with two arcuate grooves. A swing rod pivotally assembled at the underside of the lid body is provided with a fitting member to be engaged with the arcuate grooves and a stop member for blocking up the underside of the liquid outlet of the lid body. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057325 | Miniature Football Helmet With built-in Insulated Beverage Holder - Invention is a novelty device where a molded polycarbonate miniature football helmet body with a hole in top and bracketry beneath hole for maintaining beverage container; replica facemask, chin strap, buckle-snaps, foam padding, brace-clips, snaps, professional or collegiate team decals, and insulated/freezable beverage holder are assembled to provide a mechanism for consuming beverage from a can/bottle held in place by the insertion of can/bottle through said hole in top of helmet body and captured by insulated/freezable beverage holder where temperature of beverage can be maintained and device owner can place helmet/beverage assembly on a surface or hold device by facemask while consuming beverage from helmet/beverage assembly. One thing that makes invention unique is it provides an insulated/freezable beverage holder mounted inside of a scaled replica football helmet with detailed color and graphics depicting the owner's favorite professional or collegiate team. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057326 | CONTAINER SEAL - A seal for a container of fine particulate materials that includes a sifter insert. The seal comprises a base that is secured over a plurality of holes in the insert by a releasable pressure-sensitive adhesive. A pull tab extends outwardly from an upper surface of said base. The pull tab is fixedly adhered to the upper surface of the base and extends outwardly away from a mid-section thereof. The pull tab is pivotable through 180 degrees about its connection point with the base and remains fixedly secured thereto when a pulling force is applied to the pull tab. The adhesive bond between the base and the insert is weaker than the adhesive bond between the pull tab and the base. Consequently, a pulling force applied to the pull tab removes the base from the insert and permits particulate material to be dispensed through the holes in the insert. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057327 | AUTOMATIC SUPPLY APPARATUS AND AUTOMATIC SUPPLY METHOD - An automatic supply apparatus for an elongate supply target member having elasticity and including both end portions includes a stock mechanism wherein a plurality of supply target members are stocked such that the plurality of supply target members are suspended in an inverted U shape and top portions of the plurality of supply target members are arranged side by side in a row direction, and an extraction mechanism to operate the top portions of the supply target members to extract one supply target member from the plurality of supply target members stocked in the stock mechanism. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057328 | Smart Medicine Container - Present invention discloses a dispenser having means to dispense desired number of pills from a bulk supply of pills contained in the dispenser. The dispenser comprises of storage compartment having bulk supply of pills and having a discharge port emptying into counting compartment. The counting compartment contains first and second conveyors moving at first and second speed; wherein the second speed is greater than the first speed thereby enabling pill separation; the second conveyor discharges pills into dispensing compartment. Sensors are strategically placed along the conveyors to count pills discharged into dispensing compartment. A pill recovery system and apparatus is disposed inside the dispenser having means to recover pills remaining on first and second conveyors upon completion of a dispensation cycle and there after deposit recovered pills back into the storage compartment for use in future dispensation cycles. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057329 | Refillable Dispensing Carton System - A dispenser system for dispensing a clip of stack sheets of a web material includes an upright carton body with a clip of the stacked sheets carried within the carton body. A first lid is non-removably attached to the carton body such that the first lid cannot be removed from the carton body without permanent deformation of the first lid or the carton body. The first lid includes a sacrificial separation portion configured to allow a user to separate at least a section of the first lid from the carton body after depletion of the initial clip. A replacement lid assembly includes lid structure and a replacement clip of stacked sheets of web material. The lid structure is attachable to the carton body or a remaining portion of the first lid. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057330 | Carton with Internal Clip Retainer for Dispensing Clips of a Stacked Sheet Material - A dispenser for dispensing a clip of stack sheets of a web material includes a carton body defined by a bottom, sidewalls, and a lid. The carton body defines an internal volume for receipt of a clip of stacked sheets of a web material. The lid includes a dispensing opening through which individual sheets from the clip of stacked sheets are pulled by a user. A clip retainer extends from an underside of the lid towards the bottom within the internal volume of the carton body and is configured for receipt of the clip of stacked sheets therethrough such that a center portion of the clip is at least partially folded and held at an elevation above the bottom of the carton and towards the dispensing opening in the lid. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057331 | WIPES DISPENSER - Portable wipe dispensers are provided. In one form the wipe dispenser can be used to spray a cleaning liquid onto a wipe being dispensed from the device. Alternatively the outlet may be directed against a surface external to the dispenser. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057332 | Food container having separate refuse disposal receptacle - A food container configured for use with food products having a refuse component, such as sunflower and other products having shells and fruit or other products having nonedible seeds or pits. The food container comprises a lower receptacle having a chamber configured to store a quantity of food product, an upper receptacle having a chamber configured to receive and store the refuse, a dispensing mechanism at a dispensing opening in the lower receptacle for dispensing the food product therefrom and a lid at the upper receptacle for enclosing the refuse. In a preferred embodiment, the lower end of the upper receptacle is removably received in an opening at the upper end of the lower receptacle and connected thereto to form a single food container unit. The dispensing mechanism can be a openable tab member or a rotatable dispensing member having an outlet aperture that is aligned with the dispensing opening. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057333 | Pneumatic vending machine - A machine particularly adapted for dispensing light items ( | 2009-03-05 |
20090057334 | CUP DISPENSER - A cup dispenser having a plurality of resilient adjustable clips for engaging and dispensing cups without marring the surface of the dispensed cups. The clips include a cup engagement portion that exceeds the deformed width of the portion of a cup with which the clips are engaged. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057335 | Magnetizing dispenser for wine, spirit or beverage container - A magnetizing fluid dispenser that allows the beverage to flow through a magnetic field in order to change the tastes or textures of the wine, spirit, and other beverages is provided. The magnetizing dispenser includes a spout and a magnet. The spout is sized and shaped to allow fluid inside the container to be poured out through a predefined path in the spout. The magnet is capable of generating a magnetic field. When the fluid is poured out, it passes through the magnetic field. The relative position of the spout and the magnet is adjustable. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057336 | BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH A HEAD CAPABLE OF DISPENSING PLURAL DIFFERENT BEVERAGES - A beverage dispensing system includes a base to which a dispensing head is removably attached without additional fasteners. Beverage-forming liquids are supplied through a plurality of separate conduits in the base. Each base conduit has a normally closed valve that normally blocks fluid flow. The dispensing head has at least one passageway that receives liquid from an associated one of the base conduits. A projection associated with each dispensing head passageway opens the associated conduit valve to allow fluid flow from the base to the head. Dispensing valves in the dispensing head regulate the dispensing of the beverage. By selectively opening the dispensing valves, a plurality of beverages are formed from combinations of one or more liquids. A dispensing head includes an inlet opening and an outlet opening at each end of a passage extending through a body, the inlet opening having a smaller cross-sectional area than the outlet opening. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057337 | Method and Apparatus for Producing Diluted Solutions - In the production of diluted solutions in different concentrations, in each case an amount of a concentrate and an amount of a diluent are mixed. The ratio of the two amounts is never changed. The different concentrations of the diluted solutions result from concentrates of different concentrations that are used. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057338 | DISPENSING CARTRIDGE - A dispensing cartridge, particularly for dental impression materials, formed from a plastic material having at least one inlet and at least one outlet, and including a metal reinforcement tube. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057339 | Child-Resistant Closure for Bag-in-Box Dispenser - A bag-in-box dispenser has a child-resistant closure to prevent unintentional opening of the valve lever. The child resistant closure works with a finger-activated unlocking means on the dispensing spigot or fitment. The dispenser optionally includes a cup to receive the liquid. The valve housing and lever housing can snap together to form a leak-proof seal. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057340 | Cooling or heating beverage display dispenser - A device for dispensing a beverage includes a main body. A first vertically-extending opening formed in the main body receives and displays a display bottle in an upright configuration. A second vertically-extending opening formed in the main body receives an inverted dispensing bottle. A dispensing tap spigot is in valved fluid communication with the inverted dispensing bottle. Opening the dispensing tap spigot enables liquid fluid within the inverted dispensing bottle to flow from the dispensing tap spigot under the influence of gravity and closing of the dispensing tap spigot terminates the flow. A thermoelectric temperature control member selectively generates cold or heat and is positioned in heat transfer relation to the inverted dispensing bottle. The main body is aesthetically designed to provide a connotation of coolness when a cooled beverage is to be dispensed and of heat when a heated beverage is to be dispensed. (It is OK to say thermoelectric here. An Abstract does not limit the claims.) | 2009-03-05 |
20090057341 | LIQUID CONCENTRATE/EXTRACT BEVERAGE DISPENSER WITH REPLACEABLE CONCENTRATE/EXTRACT CARTRIDGE - A concentrate/extract cartridge for dispensing a liquid concentrate/extract is provided. The cartridge includes a hollow body and a dispensing tube that contains a pumping device. The cartridge includes a valve having a valve stem that passes through a port of a valve seat connected to the dispensing tube. A piston is located at a first end of the valve stem and a valve body is located at a second end of the valve stem in removable contact with the valve seat for alternately opening and closing the port. The piston can also includes a membrane positioned on a side facing the valve stem configured to permit a flow of fluid into the dispensing tube when the valve body is in contact with the valve seat and to permit the fluid to be forcibly expressed from the dispensing tube when the valve body is moved from its contact position. A liquid dispenser suitable for numerous applications, having a removably insertable concentrate/extract cartridge and a method of dispensing a liquid are also provided. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057342 | BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH A HEAD CAPABLE OF DISPENSING PLURAL DIFFERENT BEVERAGES - A beverage dispensing system includes a base to which a dispensing head is removably attached without additional fasteners. Beverage-forming liquids are supplied through a plurality of separate conduits in the base. Each base conduit has a normally closed valve that normally blocks fluid flow. The dispensing head has at least one passageway that receives liquid from an associated one of the base conduits. A projection associated with each dispensing head passageway opens the associated conduit valve to allow fluid flow from the base to the head. Dispensing valves in the dispensing head regulate the dispensing of the beverage. By selectively opening the dispensing valves, a plurality of beverages are formed from combinations of one or more liquids. A dispensing head includes an inlet opening and an outlet opening at each end of a passage extending through a body, the inlet opening having a smaller cross-sectional area than the outlet opening. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057343 | BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH A HEAD CAPABLE OF DISPENSING PLURAL DIFFERENT BEVERAGES - A beverage dispensing system includes a base to which a dispensing head is removably attached without additional fasteners. Beverage-forming liquids are supplied through a plurality of separate conduits in the base. Each base conduit has a normally closed valve that normally blocks fluid flow. The dispensing head has at least one passageway that receives liquid from an associated one of the base conduits. A projection associated with each dispensing head passageway opens the associated conduit valve to allow fluid flow from the base to the head. Dispensing valves in the dispensing head regulate the dispensing of the beverage. By selectively opening the dispensing valves, a plurality of beverages are formed from combinations of one or more liquids. A dispensing head includes an inlet opening and an outlet opening at each end of a passage extending through a body, the inlet opening having a smaller cross-sectional area than the outlet opening. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057344 | All spicer - The allspicer is an automatic spice dispenser that holds, stores and dispenses spice's. It has a Menu memory, a alphabetical listing of spice's, measurement screen as to how much of Each spice you wish to drop out. The spice's would drop out just like a coffee machine that You put money in and a predetermined amount pours into your cup. The spice would drop out The amount you choose and drop it out into a dispense cup. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057345 | FLUID DISPENSER - A fluid dispenser is disclosed including a hollow pump cylinder having a first end and a second end, wherein the cylinder is adapted to selectively receive one of a liquid pump assembly and a foam pump assembly and slideably supports an actuator. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057346 | POWDER OR MILK POWDER DISPENSER - Provided is a powder or milk powder dispenser comprising a milk powder container | 2009-03-05 |
20090057347 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING FLUIDS - A bag-in-bag-in-bottle assembly formed by a flexible dispensing container with a dispensing fitment. The dispensing container is positioned adjacent or sandwiched between one or more flexible pressurization containers having a separate inlet/outlet path through a second fitment. The bag-in-bag assembly can then be placed in a containment vessel with the fitments mounted such that it is accessible on the vessel. A liquid can be extracted from the dispensing container by introducing a fluid into the pressurization container(s) with enough pressure to force the liquid out through the dispensing fitment. A contoured dispensing head may be coupled to the bag-in-bag-in-bottle assembly using a earn actuation arrangement for simultaneously locking the pressurization, vent and fluid extraction couplings. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057348 | DRIPPING DEVICE AND RELATED METHOD THEREOF - A ring washer is provided at an end of the outlet of the dripping device. The ring washer has a center trough channel aligned with the outlet. A sphere is rotatably stuck at an end of the through channel of the ring washer. When the sphere is turned to a specific angle, a diametrical through channel of the sphere is substantially aligned with the through channel of the ring washer and the outlet and the fluid in the dripping device is therefore allowed to drip through. At the end of the through channel of the ring washer that interfaces with the sphere, a flexible ring element is provided that could conform to the curvature of the sphere and thereby compensate for slits that may exist between the not-so-perfectly-circular ring washer and the not-so-perfectly-round sphere. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057349 | No-drip carafe - A no-drip carafe ( | 2009-03-05 |
20090057350 | FEED HOPPER SYSTEM - A feed hopper system includes: a hopper defining a chamber, the chamber having a lower portion; a stirring member; and a rotary feeding member disposed below the stirring member, mounted rotatably in the lower portion of the chamber of the hopper, and including a rotor that has first and second axial end portions. The rotary feeding member further includes a plurality of angularly spaced apart first blades that radiate from the first axial end portion of the rotor, and a plurality of angularly spaced apart second blades that radiate from the second axial end portion of the rotor. The first and second blades are alternately disposed. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057351 | Hanger with interlocking cam clip - A hanger with some interlocking cam clips that grip some garments together with the hanger. The clip has a pair of arms hinged together at about their middles by a resilient bar and an interlocking cam joined to one arm's end by cylindrical axles. By pushing the cam into the gap of the arms, the jaws, on the other ends of the arms, close with a clamping force. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057352 | LOAD SECURING HOD TRAY - A load securing hod tray for safely and securely lifting a load to an elevated working platform is provided. The load securing hod tray may have a generally U-shaped tray design or an open-topped receptacle design to lift masonry and construction materials, such as a concrete masonry unit (CMU). The load securing hod tray includes dextral and sinistral load locking pivot handles designed to provide the load securing hod tray with stability and to prevent a load from falling out of the load securing hod tray even if the tray is turned upside down. The dextral and sinistral load locking pivot handles may be lockingly engaged by a hoist hook or similar device. Additionally, the dextral and sinistral load locking pivot handles may be further lockingly engaged by a locking member. The load securing hod tray may also include dextral and sinistral brick securement devices to further secure the load. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057353 | Utility-strap - A strap is disclosed comprising adhesive ( | 2009-03-05 |
20090057354 | FLEXIBLE CARRIER - A flexible carrier for carrying a plurality of containers includes a flexible sheet and a plurality of container receiving apertures formed in the flexible sheet wherein the plurality of container receiving apertures are formed in a staggered array wherein each row within the array includes a different number, offset and/or geometry of container receiving apertures from each adjacent row. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057355 | WAGON AND LUGGAGE PULL - A wagon pull and an apparatus that is capable of pulling children and luggage that has an arm assembly having a sleeve or tube that slidably receives an insert; the insert has a connector having a connector, the connector is capable of receiving a handle therein; and the sleeve having a bar first portion extending therefrom, the bar first portion being connected to a support, and the support being connected to a belt. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057356 | HARNESS FOR ATTACHING CAMERA TO USER - A configurable wrist or arm worn camera harness ( | 2009-03-05 |
20090057357 | ARMBAND FOR HOLDING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An armband that holds an electronic device is presented. The armband includes a pouch which includes a window and an opening configured to allow an electronic device to be inserted into the pouch. The armband also includes an arm strap wherein the proximate end of the arm strap is coupled to the pouch, and wherein the arm strap includes: holes arranged in a specified pattern; loop cells at specified locations along the length of the arm strap; and a hook cell located at a distal end of the arm strap. The armband further includes a ring coupled to the pouch configured to allow the distal end of the arm strap to be passed through the ring and pulled toward the proximate end of the arm strap so that the hook cell can be coupled to one or more loop cells. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057358 | Reusable, adjustable carriers for toting awkward handle-less items and related methods - Reusable, adjustable carriers and related methods are disclosed, the carriers comprising at least one band the length of which is adjustable for contiguous fastened relation around an awkward handle-less item of size and weight for balanced toting of the item from place-to-place. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057359 | BACKPACK - A backpack is composed of a bag and a frame assembly combined with the bag. Thereby, the disclosed backpack presents a constant solid contour even there is nothing loaded therein. Also, the frame assembly facilitates enhancing the strength of the backpack for resisting external force. Shark absorbing ability of foam is also provided. Especially when a motorcycle falls, a rider thereon can have his/her back, head and neck protected by the bag. Besides, a luminary may be provided on the bag as so to call for a behind driver's attention and avoid accidents. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057360 | BACKPACKS CONFIGURED TO UTILIZE SAFETY HARNESSES - Novel backpacks, configured to utilize seat and/or chest harnesses are disclosed herein. Preferred backpacks are configured to attach to and be supported by intermediary connectors including hip belts or backpack supports that can operably couple to separate seat harnesses. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057361 | Memo Pad Holder - The invention is related to an innovative memo pad holder that mainly consists of a box body and a fixation holder, so the box body is as a cuboid with a central hole on topside and surrounding sides. The fixation holder is made from five panels connecting to each other at edges, appearing like a cross when unfolded or like a cube when folded up, insertable inside the box body, each panel being able to accommodate a memo pad stack. In assembly, the fixation holder as a cuboid is placed inside the box body, allowing every memo pad stack to match the corresponding hole and a single memo pad to stick out of the hole. In use, the access to the memo pad can be made from any side of the box body in a simple, easy and convenient way. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057362 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR WEBBING-UP A PRINTING SUBSTRATE WEB OR A PARTIAL WEB IN A WEB-FED ROTARY PRINTING PRESS - An apparatus and method for webbing-up a printing substrate web or a partial web in the regions of a web-fed rotary printing press without an automatic webbing-up device, is disclosed. A webbing-up aid includes a threading tip for manually threading the webbing-up aid along a web path being webbed-up, a clamping piece for clamping one end of the printing substrate web or partial web being webbed-up, and a cable-like connecting element positioned between the threading tip and the clamping piece. The clamping piece includes two magnetic clamping sections that can be pivoted relative to each other, between which the end of the printing substrate web or the partial web being webbed-up can be clamped. The threading tip is also embodied to be magnetic so that when the webbing-up aid is being threaded, the threading tip can be can be placed on metallic or metallized web guide elements. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057363 | Device for driving one or more superposed webs for a rotary press, and rotary press - The present invention provides two counter-rotating rollers having substantially parallel axes of rotation which are provided to grip the web(s) between them and to cause the web(s) to move along as a result of their rotation, each roller having two spaced cylindrical support surfaces each defining a zone for gripping the web(s) with a corresponding, opposing, support surface of the other roller. The rollers are displaceable relative to each other in the direction of the axes of rotation and a displacement of one of the rollers relative to the other in the direction of the axes of rotation modifies a distance between the gripping zones. A rotary press is also provided. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057364 | Sheet material tensioning apparatus - A sheet material tensioning apparatus includes frame members interconnected one with another to define a closed contour. The apparatus applies tension to sheet material by imposing a separation between frame members to expand the closed contour. Beneficially, the sheet material tensioning apparatus includes an edge-bridging mechanism, such as a spline, to span the gap between the separated frame members. The edge-bridging mechanism maintains the continuity of the edge supporting the sheet material. The sheet material apparatus may include a crossbar assembly to add rigidity to long frame members, while maintaining planar alignment even under considerable compression. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057365 | Gas Combustion type driving tool - In a gas combustion type driving tool, on a feed cylinder | 2009-03-05 |
20090057366 | NAILER HAVING MECHANISM FOR PRE-POSITIONING NAIL - A fastening tool can include a housing comprising a nosepiece and a handle. The handle can define a first longitudinal axis. A magazine can be connected to the housing for storing a fastener. The magazine can define a second longitudinal axis that is substantially parallel to the first longitudinal axis and a fastener channel for receiving a fastener. The magazine can be movable relative to the housing between an alignment position wherein the distal tip of the fastener engages a workpiece and an activation position wherein the magazine moves toward the housing upon movement of the handle toward the workpiece. A driving mechanism can be disposed within the housing for driving the fastener into a workpiece. A trigger assembly can be coupled to the housing for activating the driving mechanism upon actuation of a primary trigger and movement of the magazine into the activation position. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057367 | PNEUMATIC TOOL ACTUATION DEVICE - The present invention is directed to a pneumatic tool actuation device comprising a housing configured to be attached to a pneumatic tool, a piston slidably moveable within a drive chamber formed within the housing and an air inlet chamber formed within housing and configured to accept a pressurized gas and direct it to the drive chamber. The piston further comprises an O-ring disposed in an annular groove formed in the piston and forming a seal between the piston and the drive chamber. The air inlet chamber is operably connected to a hose through which a pressurized gas travels and enters the housing to move the piston. The movement of the piston actuates a trigger located on the pneumatic tool. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057368 | Impact-Force Adjusting Device for a Nailer - An impact-force adjusting device for a nailer comprises a housing, a driving member, an adjusting knob and a spring. The driving member is formed with one protrusion, and the housing is defined with one guide groove for insertion of the protrusion, such that the driving member is restricted to linearly move in the housing to and fro by the driving of the adjusting knob, so as to compress the spring to different degrees. Such arrangements not only have the advantages of simple structure and small volume, but also can prevent the adjusting knob from extending out of the housing. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057369 | Electrically Self-Powered Surgical Instrument With Manual Release - An electrically operated surgical instrument includes a surgical end effector having an actuation assembly effecting a surgical procedure when actuated and a handle connected to the end effector for actuating the assembly. A part of the assembly moves between start and fully actuated positions. The handle has a self-contained power supply and a drive assembly disposed entirely within the handle. The drive assembly has an electrically powered motor and a controller electrically connected to the power supply and to the motor. The controller selectively operates the motor. A transmission mechanically connects the motor to the moving part and selectively displaces the moving part anywhere between the start and fully extended positions when the motor is operated. A manual release is mechanically coupled to the transmission to selectively interrupt the transmission and, during interruption, displaces the moving part towards the start position independent of motor operation. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057370 | Surgical Stapling Apparatus - A surgical stapling device particularly suited for endoscopic procedures is described. The device includes a handle assembly and an elongated body extending distally from the handle assembly. The distal end of the elongated body is adapted to engage a disposable loading unit. A control rod having a proximal end operatively connected to the handle assembly includes a distal end extending through the elongated body. A control rod locking member is provided to prevent movement of the control rod until the disposable loading unit is fully secured to the elongated body of the stapling device. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057371 | Friction stir joining apparatus - In the friction stir joining apparatus of the present invention, a rotation control unit variably controls a rotational speed of a rotor; and a straight movement control unit controls a straight movement of the rotor so as to control a pressure applied by the rotor to the object. The tip portion of the rotating rotor is pressed against a workpiece, thus spot joining is executed. The apparatus can execute frictional stirring joining without practical trouble under simple control. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057372 | CONDUCTIVE BALL MOUNTING APPARATUS - A conductive ball mounting apparatus includes a stage including a placement surface, stage moving means that moves the stage between a supply position and a mounting position, mounting means that comprises an array mask and mounts the conductive ball to the object to be mounted via the array mask, elevating means that changes a distance between the array mask of the mounting means and the placement surface of the stage, and thickness measuring means provided at the supply position so as to measure a thickness of the object to be mounted placed on the placement surface. The thickness of the object to be mounted is measured at the supply position, and the conductive ball is mounted by controlling the elevating means to set a distance between an upper surface of the array mask and an upper surface of the object to be mounted at the mounting position to a predetermined value in accordance with the measured thickness. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057373 | Multi-Purpose End Effector for Welder - A multi-purpose end effector for a welding robot includes a base plate mounted on a robot and carrying a plurality of tools including a welder, a cleaning wheel for cleaning a workpiece, and a buffing wheel for buffing the weld. The tools are arranged in serial order on the base plate beginning with the cleaning wheel to clean workpieces, then the welder for welding the workpieces, and then the buffing wheel to buff the weld. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057374 | HOT-BAR SOLDERING TOOL HEAD - A hot-bar head is adapted for soldering at least two flexible flat cables to a substrate. The hot-bar head includes a head body having a connecting portion that extends in a longitudinal direction, and at least two soldering portions, each of which extends from the connecting portion and has a blade edge adapted for contacting one of the flexible flat cables. Adjacent ones of the soldering portions are spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057375 | Method of improving surface roughness of fluid flow conduits within a diffusion bonded fluid flow structure - The present invention relates to a method of diffusion bonding sheets of patterned material to fabricate a fluid delivery system; and particularly relates to a method of improving the interior surface roughness of fluid flow conduits formed within the diffusion bonded fluid delivery system structure. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057376 | Automated evacuation and sealing process - An automatic chamber evacuating method, system, and apparatus are disclosed, which include a nest, wherein a region or chamber, such as for example the reference chamber of an absolute pressure sensor, may be placed. A switch is used to initiate an automatic process whereby an air operated chuck seals to a tubular region protruding from the chamber via compressed air. An evacuating device connected to the tubular region by the chuck then applies a vacuum which evacuates the chamber. When the chamber has been sufficiently evacuated a message is sent to a programmable logic controller which then outputs a signal to an ultrasonic welding apparatus. The ultrasonic welder crimps and seals the tubular region thereby quickly and efficiently creating a permanent vacuum in the chamber. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057377 | Friction stir joining apparatus - In the friction stir joining apparatus of the present invention, a rotation control unit variably controls a rotational speed of a rotor; and a straight movement control unit controls a straight movement of the rotor so as to control a pressure applied by the rotor to the object. The tip portion of the rotating rotor is pressed against a workpiece, thus spot joining is executed. The apparatus can execute frictional stirring joining without practical trouble under simple control. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057378 | IN-SITU CHIP ATTACHMENT USING SELF-ORGANIZING SOLDER - An in-situ chip attachment process uses a self-organizing solder paste composed of a synthetic resin organic flux and solder particles having a mean diameter that falls between around 0.1 μm and around 10 μm. The process is carried out by blanket depositing the solder paste on a first substrate having a first metal structure, pressing a second substrate having a second metal structure into the solder paste such that the second metal structure is aligned with the first metal structure and a gap exists between the first and second metal structures, heating the solder paste to a reflow temperature for a time duration sufficient to cause the solder particles to coalesce and form an electrical connection between the first and second metal structures. The reflow temperature ranges from around 100° C. to around 500° C. The time duration ranges between around 30 seconds and around 900 seconds. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057379 | FLEXIBLE POSTAL MAILER AND BLANK THEREFOR - A postal mailer includes a first main panel and a second main panel opposite the first main panel and opposed first and second peripheral side panels extending between the first main panel and the second main panel. One or more score lines extend across each of the first and second main panels and an opening is formed in each of the first and second peripheral side panels and extends between the first and second main panels. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057380 | EXTRA STRENGTH U-BOARD - A packaging container with a reinforced bottom and corners is a lamination of a container material alternating with a reinforcing material that is shaped to form a rigid unit of generally U-shaped cross-section having a main body portion with a generally flat bottom wall and upstanding, opposing sidewalls. The bottom and corners are reinforced with the reinforcing material to withstand additional stresses associated with dropping, bumping, scratching or general handling of packaging containers. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057381 | Molded paper pulp pizza box - An apparatus for containing a hot food product for delivery. The apparatus comprises a box member formed of molded paper pulp having a first predetermined shape and a first predetermined size. The box member has a base portion and a wall portion each of the base portion and the wall portion have an interior surface and an exterior surface. A plurality of raised portions having a second predetermined shape are disposed on the interior surface of the base portion. Such raised portions cover greater than 50 per cent of the interior surface of the base portion of the box member. A molded paper pulp lid member is engageable with the box member. The lid member has a second predetermined shape and a second predetermined size and has both an interior surface and an exterior surface. There is at least one closure means having a first portion formed on the lid member and a second portion formed on the box member for closing such box after such hot food product is placed therein. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057382 | Container with modified corner - A multi-sided container comprises a bottom wall, a top wall, opposite side walls, opposite end walls, a longitudinal axis and a plurality of diagonal corner walls. At least one of the plurality of diagonal corner walls that is defined by at least one diagonal corner panel and at least one reinforcement flap is overlapping one another. A portion of the bottom wall projects under and beyond a bottom edge of the at least one diagonal corner wall. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057383 | HEAVY DUTY HANDLE U-BOARD - A packaging container has a heavy duty integrated handle. The container is formed from a rigid unit of generally U-shaped cross-section having a main body portion with a generally flat bottom wall and upstanding, opposing sidewalls, wherein the bottom wall is reinforced with reinforcing material. Reinforced hand openings are formed in the reinforced bottom wall, configured for a user to insert a hand for use as the handle for the packaging container. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057384 | CARTON FOR DISPENSING PRODUCTS AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A carton for packaging containers is provided. The carton includes a top wall, two side walls, a bottom wall, and two closed end walls. At least one of the closed end walls is an exiting end. The carton includes at least one detachable portion to be detached from at least a portion of one of the end walls and the side walls. The at least one detachable portion to be detached from the carton defining an opening at the exiting end through which containers may be removed. The exiting end opening has a size. The carton includes upper and lower retention portions formed from the end wall at the exiting end. At least one of the upper and lower retention portions is hingedly connected to at least one of the top wall and the bottom wall for increasing the size of the exiting end opening to facilitate removal of the containers. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057385 | Multi-sided tray bliss container - A multi-sided container comprising a bottom wall, a top wall, opposite side walls, opposite end walls, a longitudinal axis and a plurality of diagonal corner walls all are cooperating with one another to form an interior space. At least one of the plurality of diagonal corner walls defined by at least one diagonal corner panel and at least one reinforcement flap overlapping one another and wherein a portion of the bottom wall projects under and beyond a bottom edge of the at least one diagonal corner wall. The at least one reinforcement flap extends from longitudinal ends of the respective opposite side walls. At least one end flap extends from long side of the reinforcement flap and the at least one end flap projects beyond an entire surface of the at least one diagonal corner wall terminating its edge at the end wall. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057386 | Sealed Container Outlet With Detachable Member - An outlet assembly for a carton is provided, comprising a flanged member sealably attached to an interior side of the carton, the flanged member having an outlet formation that projects through an outlet hole in the carton, and a cap member mounted on an exterior side of the carton, the cap member having a cover formation that generally fits over the outlet formation. The outlet formation has a detachable member. An inner surface of the cover formation is sealed to the detachable member, such that when the cap member is lifted from the outlet formation, it tears away the detachable portion from the remainder of the outlet formation, thereby forming an outlet opening for the carton. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057387 | Reinforced archive box comprising a cover safety lock and a built-in card case - This invention is a box with safety locks on its lid and an integrated cardholder for storing documents. | 2009-03-05 |
20090057388 | YIELDABLE FIXTURE ASSEMBLY - A fixture assembly includes a base post assembly and a support post assembly which includes opposed post members. The fixture assembly includes a yieldable assembly which allows the support post assembly to repeatably move between upright and tilted positions in response to an applied force. The opposed post members are positioned to restrict movement of the support post assembly from the upright position to the tilted position. | 2009-03-05 |