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| 20080197140 | MUG WITH REMOVABLE SPIKED BOTTOM PANEL - The invention disclosed herein identifies a novel mug with a removable spiked bottom ring for drinking beverages as well as for self-defense or other emergency uses. Such a mug would be of benefit because generally mugs are generally carried all around and therefore would be a good self-defense or survival instrument if needed. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080210698 | TOROIDAL CONTAINER BAND - A toroidally shaped container band provides the ability to easily distinguish a container upon which the band is placed. A strip of flexible material having a first end and a second end is obtained. The strip of flexible material is formed into a toroidal shape. The first end is attached to the second end. The strip of flexible material is placed onto a container. Once placed onto the container, the flexible material assumes a shape of the container. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080217344 | Cream Cup - A cream cup ( | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080223864 | Recognition arrangement for disposable tableware - A recognition arrangement for disposable tableware comprises a tab body having a base portion and a plurality of character portions, and a user reference arrangement, wherein the user reference arrangement has means for selectively removing at least one of the character portions of the tab body that the user can recognize which disposable tableware belonged to him or her. The recognition arrangement can have symbols, numerals or alphabet which helps the user to recognize his or her disposable tableware, helps a user to recognize his or her disposable tableware such that wastage and health risks are reduced. The users can also easily recognize which disposable tableware belong to him or her in a shorter period of time with less effort. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080264957 | Plastic Container - A plastic container having a bowl or dish shape, in particular a flower pot, with an upper terminating area in the form of a circumferential channel profile that is open on the underside, adjoining an upper area of the container wall, which is guided outwardly and further downwardly towards a circumferential edge, wherein the channel profile is provided with cross sectional reinforcing connecting pieces, is embodied in a manner such that the connecting pieces are aligned diagonally at least in sections towards the channel profile so that cross sectional deformations and lateral stress can be absorbed elastically and resiliently without breakage. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080290100 | Method for Producing a Bottle-Like or Tubular Container, Particularly a Tubular Bag, Comprising a Sealed-in Bottom, and a Correspondingly Produced Tubular Bag - The invention relates to a method of producing a bottle-like or tube-like container, especially a tubular pouch ( | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080296309 | Cover Member, Method of Producing One Such Member and Dispenser Comprising One Such Member - A covering member ( | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090039092 | Transportation Frame for Oversize Container and Method of Installing the Frame Onto the Container - The present invention provides a transportation frame for an oversize container or the like and a method of installing the frame onto the container or the like. The transportation frame includes a top frame body comprising two top corner fittings each provided with a top corner fitting hole, a bottom frame body comprising two bottom corner fittings each provided with a bottom corner fitting hole, and a plurality of posts each having two ends connected to the top frame body and the bottom frame body respectively. The orientations of the two top corner fitting holes and the distance therebetween, and the orientations of the two bottom corner fitting holes and the distance therebetween satisfy the requirements for coupling with corner fittings of neighboring stacked containers. With the invention, non-standard containers may be easily hoisted, stacked and transported. Moreover, the transportation frame can be easily operated and stored while being reusable. | 02-12-2009 |
| 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. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090078713 | Securable Consumer Goods Transportation Apparatus - A securable consumer goods transportation apparatus comprising a container, and a spill prevention strap attached to the container. Also disclosed is a method comprising placing a consumer good in a container comprising a spill retention strap, positioning the container in a vehicle, securing the container in the vehicle using the spill retention strap, wherein the spill retention strap substantially maintains the position of the container relative to the vehicle when the vehicle experiences a substantially sudden movement. Furthermore, a method comprising providing instructions to secure a container comprising a spill retention strap in a vehicle, wherein the spill retention strap substantially maintains the position of the container relative to the vehicle when the vehicle experiences a substantially sudden movement is disclosed. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090084800 | Bulk container sweep elbow - An intermediate bulk container (IBC) for storing and offloading materials comprises a portable tank including a bottom wall having a bottom discharge outlet. A discharge assembly comprises a sweep elbow and an outlet valve. The sweep elbow has an inlet connected to the discharge outlet and an outlet connected to the outlet valve. A bottom interior surface of the sweep elbow proximate the sweep elbow outlet is substantially even with a valve opening inside the outlet valve. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090095763 | COUPLING PART FOR CONNECTING TWO CONTAINERS STACKED ON TOP OF ONE ANOTHER - A coupling part ( | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090120945 | FOOD/DRINK CONTAINER - The present invention relates to food/drink containers combined with audio and video capabilities for inducing eating habits as well as for recreational purposes. According to the present invention, there is provided, a food/drink container including: a closure for closing the container; and an audio unit for playing music, which audio unit is responsive to opening the container, said audio unit module including a speaker. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090134177 | Fitting for Beverage Container - The present invention provides a fitting for a beverage container capable of completely preventing foreign matter, dirty water and so on from entering by eliminating a gap between a ferrule and an attachment member, and enabling a reduction in maintenance operations. The fitting for a beverage container comprises a ferrule of a beverage container in which a valve seat portion and an attachment portion are provided integrally, a down tube supported by the attachment portion, a gas valve fitted onto an upper end portion of the down tube, and a beverage valve provided in the interior of the upper end portion of the down tube. The gas valve is constituted by a metallic core metal | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090152281 | Container with a device to prevent clogging of a dispensing device of the container - For a container ( | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090166367 | Method for manufacturing a plastic fuel tank - Method for manufacturing a plastic fuel tank equipped with an internal accessory—such as a liquid/vapor separation capacity for a venting system—according to which:
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| 20090173743 | Cylinder anti-roll/slide safety device - An article of manufacture is disclosed comprising a circular or nearly circular elastic band of suitable diameter, length, depth and width, and at least one foot integrated onto the elastic band. Also disclosed is the foot releasably attached to said elastic band via a means for attaching. Also disclosed is the foot further comprising an aperture in said foot. Also disclosed is the foot further comprising a means for connecting in said foot. Also disclosed is a means for interlocking attached to the means for connecting in said foot, either permanently or releasably attached to said foot. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090188928 | Storage container cover - Several molded, hard plastic cover pieces and attached fabric or hard side wall assemblies are disclosed for mounting over a storage container. One cover piece provides raised channel rails that support a layered sub frame assembly. The sub frame secures fabric or plastic side wall assemblies to the cover piece. Fabric or expansible hinge pieces mount between fabric or plastic panels to provide flexible transitions to facilitate the mounting and removal of the cover piece and/or sidewall assembly. Cross pieces fitted to channel rails define lifting supports to permit attachment or removal of the cover piece from a wooden storage container. Truss pieces formed between channel pieces strengthen and control water runoff. Alternative cover pieces provide lifting towers, panels with tine receiving apertures or interconnected tension members. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090194547 | Spill Inhibitors For Containers - A spill inhibitor for a container includes a spill inhibitor body configured to be releasably secured to or integral with a container. The spill inhibitor body defines an opening therethrough and has a plurality of compliant finger projections extending from the spill inhibitor body. The finger projections are arranged to impede movement of an item through the opening of the spill inhibitor body for controlling passage of the item through a mouth of the container. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090218359 | INTERVENING HEAT CONDUCTING MEDIUM - A device for recovering, harnessing and reutilizing heat from along a side wall of a cooking vessel, a cooking vessel comprising such device, and a method of using such device. The device can be constructed as part of the cooking vessel or can be an accessory that attaches to different sized cooking vessels via adjusting means. Specifically, the device is made of a highly conductive and durable metal or metal alloy and comprises a skirt-like body, extending from the side of the cooking vessel and attached to a perforated slip-like portion that may be attached to or integrated into the side wall of the cooking vessel. The device harnesses and reutilizes heat from the underside of the body and safely and efficiently transfers the heat to the cooking vessel through conduction. The device can further comprise diffusers, a bottom portion with a plurality of ventilation openings, and a heat shield. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090230140 | REINFORCING MEMBER FOR SEALED CONTAINER - A sealed container includes a reinforcing member for protecting the container walls from exposure to damage caused by impact or other forces. The reinforcing member may be a generally concave and rigid member configured to match the end of the container. The reinforcing member may cover the seal of the container and may be removed and replaced with a re-sealing cap. When installed, the reinforcing member may function to strengthen the container by the absorbing shock. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090250477 | Anti-vibration sheet for cargo container - An anti-vibration sheet for a cargo container comprises a rectangular sheet and is characterized in that: the rectangular sheet has a front end and a rear end, both bended downwards to form a front bending portion and a rear bending portion, respectively; the front bending portion is attached with a front fastening strap on either side thereof while the rear bending portion is attached with a rear fastening strap on, either side thereof; the rectangular sheet is further attached on either side thereof between the front and the rear bending portions with a plurality of transverse straps spaced at a particular spacing; and a plurality of vertical straps are connected correspondingly to the transverse straps. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090261115 | Device for Aiding the Removal of a Bag from a Container - The present invention provides a device for aiding the removal of a bag from a container. The device comprises a body having a rear wall and a plurality of side walls that define a receiving area. A lever is pivotably coupled to the body of the device and the lever pivots from a raised position whereby the lever is disposed in the receiving area to a lowered position. Pressure can be applied to the lever in the lowered position to substantially prevent the container from lifting upwards as the bag is lifted from inside the container. The device also comprises a mechanism for removably mounting the body to the container so that the device can be reused and/or used on multiple containers. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090266825 | Upside Down Usage of Paper Coffee Cup Insulator Sleeve - It is technically feasible to take existing insulator sleeves that are common at establishments selling hot beverages in paper coffee cups and turn them upside down. It is also feasible to place paper coffee cups onto the upside down insulator sleeve. The invention is to use insulator sleeves upside down for paper coffee cups. Using the insulator sleeve upside down provides a base when on a flat surface and a stable contact so the sleeve cannot fall off when on a flat surface. Carrying the two together is no harder than the current use of insulator sleeves. A benefit to advertisers is the upside down insulation sleeve aims the advertising message up toward human sight where the current usage has the advertising pointing down toward the ground. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090266826 | Recognition arrangement for disposable tableware - A recognition arrangement for disposable tableware includes a container body having a surrounding wall to define a cavity therewithin for containing a predetermined object and a user arrangement which includes a plurality of character portions, wherein the character portions are integrally and spacedly protruding out the surrounding wall of the container body for being selectively to indent each of the character portions, such that the user can recognize which disposable tableware belonged to him or her. The user arrangement can have symbols, numerals or alphabet which helps the user to recognize his or her disposable tableware, helps a user to recognize his or her disposable tableware such that wastage and health risks are reduced. The users can also easily recognize which disposable tableware belongs to him or her in a shorter period of time with less effort. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090294458 | Foamed Film for Shrink Labels - The present invention provides a foamed film for shrink labels which is capable of being accommodated by the new continuous attachment system for shrink labels, and in which a long foamed film for shrink labels is wound around the body of a container, and is cut at the inner-position where the film overlaps, after which the two ends of the resulting film unit are joined together to form a cylindrical shape, and this is subsequently heated to cause heat shrinkage of the film and to produce the label. The foamed film for shrink labels of the present invention is a film which stretches a blown film with an expansion ratio of 1.3 to 5 in the longitudinal direction (vertical direction or extrusion direction) so that the draw ratio is 1.5 to 4.0, which has properties such as a thickness of 120 to 300 μm, a tensile elastic modulus of 80 to 500 MPa, a static friction coefficient of 0.3 to 0.8, a coefficient of shrinkage of 15% or more at 90° C. and 30% or more at 120° C., and which is foamed and has shrinkability. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090314787 | DEICER ANCHORING SYSTEM - A system for preventing a deicer from being removed from a liquid receptacle includes a deicer, an anchoring assembly and a tether. The deicer includes a main body and a heating element. The heating element is configured to heat liquid within the liquid receptacle. The anchoring assembly is configured to be secured to or within the liquid receptacle. The tether has first and second ends. The first end is securely fastened to a portion of the deicer. The second end is securely fastened to the anchoring assembly. The anchoring assembly is configured to ensure that the deicer remains within the liquid receptacle. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100001010 | INMOLD LABELED CONTAINER AND MOLDING PROCESS THEREOF - The objects of this invention are to set a predetermined height position for the portion of parison or preform that is the first to come in contact with body molding planes of a split mold and to prevent air from being trapped between in-mold labels and the container which is blow molded from the parison or the preform. In-mold labels | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100032437 | Container with Transponder - In a container ( | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100032438 | Pressure Compensation Member - A pressure compensation member suitable to be placed in a fluid dispensing channel, a valve unit comprising this pressure drop compensation member and a container comprising this pressure compensation member or this valve unit are disclosed. The pressure compensation member is adapted to maintain a substantially constant flow of fluid through the fluid dispensing channel. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100059533 | LABELS, CONTAINERS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING REAGENTS - The invention relates to systems and methods for marketing and using products such as liquid materials, especially liquid reagents for use in microbiological and cellular biological laboratory settings include the use of unique color and simple numeric or alphanumeric identifiers to quickly and easily identify any product from a catalog list of products. Methods of marketing, advertising and producing such products are also disclosed. Particular embodiments include products, product packaging and product labeling. The invention also relates to collars and sleeves for containers, flexible stabilizers for containers, as well as related methods of use. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100065573 | Can Cover And Method - A can cover and method are provided for preventing debris from entering an opening in a lid of a pop-top can. The pop-top can includes an upper rim extending about the lid and a pivotable pop-top operatively connected to the lid. The can cover includes a generally flat sheet and a disc removably connected to the sheet. The disc includes a first side, a second side and an opening therethrough. Indicia is provided on the first side of the disc. The disc is receivable on the pop-top can such that the second side engages the rim of the pop-top can and the pop-top extends through the opening in the disc. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100084414 | INSERT AND PACKAGE FORMED OF AN INSERT IN A SLEEVE - The disclosure relates to an insert adapted to be slidably received in a sleeve. The insert comprises a base portion, a first flap portion adapted to be refolded about a first fold line, a second flap portion adapted to be refolded about a second fold line, wherein the second fold line extends essentially in parallel with the first fold line, and wherein the first flap portion is refolded in relation to the base portion such that it extends backwardly over a first surface of the base portion, and the second flap portion is refolded in relation to the base portion such that it extends backwardly over a second surface, opposite the first surface, of the base portion. The disclosure also relates to a sleeve adapted to slidably receive such an insert and the thus formed package. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100102072 | CONTAINER INSERT FOR LIFTING CONTENTS - A container insert for elevating liftable contents includes a shaft. A base is attached to the bottom end of the shaft. A movable platform is slidingly disposed on the shaft. The platform is configured to support liftable contents in the container and to slide from the bottom end of the shaft towards the top end of the shaft and stopping at one of a plurality of discrete points along the length of the shaft without retreating towards the bottom end. The shaft includes a plurality of engagement details (e.g., indentations) defining the plurality of discrete points. In an embodiment, latches are operably coupled to the platform and configured to pivot from an engaged position to a released position under the influence of weight and or buoyancy as the insert is inverted and returned to an upright position. The latches which engage the engagement details in the engaged position prevent the platform from retreating towards the bottom end when the latch is in the engaged position. In another embodiment the container insert includes a shaft with engagement projections, such as a plurality of resilient fingers defining the plurality of discrete points. Each finger is configured to pivot from an angled engagement position to a bent release position with the finger urged against the shaft, and the fingers are configured to prevent the platform from retreating towards the bottom end when the latch is in the engaged position. A central opening of the platform is configured to urge the engaged finger against the shaft and allow the urged finger to pass through the central opening when the insert is inverted due to weight of the platform. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100133282 | System for Identifying One's Drinking Glass at a Party - A set of drinking glasses, preferably goblets, provided each with a prominent and permanent single number, letter, a combination and/or symbol from a sequential set of the same, which number, letter, combination symbol is etched, engraved or otherwise cut into the glass. The entire set can be distributed to guests at a dinner party such that each guest is provided with a unique symbol thereon and, yet, the other glasses are otherwise identical to one another. The guests will know the glass they have been served with and thus will know that they are meant to keep that glass and not drink from another glass of another guest. This is easily accomplished, once the glasses are distributed, by each guest having his or her own unique glass, i.e., a glass from the otherwise identical set with a unique, prominent and permanent symbol thereon. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100133283 | WAVE ABSORBING STRUCTURE FOR FUEL TANK - A wave absorbing member including a cage-shaped container housing a sponge that imparts resistance to the passing of fuel is arranged inside a tank body. Therefore, an impact by collision of the fuel can be absorbed, noise caused by undulation of the fuel can be reduced, and violent undulation of a fuel level can be effectively suppressed by the wave absorbing member. The wave absorbing member is supported by a pipe that is arranged inside the tank body and passes through a through hole formed in the container. A movement restricting member is provided on the pipe to limit movement of the wave absorbing member along the pipe. Therefore, the wave absorbing member is reliably positioned along the pipe and within the tank body with a simple structure. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100147861 | STORAGE TRAY WITH MAGNETIC ATTACHMENT - A storage tray includes a container having an opening and one or more elastic strips each coupled to the container and traversing the opening of the container. An object placed in the container through the opening is restrained by at least one the elastic strips. The container may be supported by a deformable pad coupled to the underside of the container. Magnetic elements may be use coupled the deformable pad to the container. The storage tray may be used for transporting objects in a vehicle. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100155407 | Drinking Container Lid Fastener - A lid fastener for a drinking container comprised of a strap that connects to a belt, band or cylindrical sleeve. The fastener may be fabricated by use of measured cardboard strap that connects to a belt or cylindrical sleeve made of any material of sufficient diameter to fit fast-food, coffee, or other drinking containers produced, which is wrapped around the drinking container. The measured strap connects to the side of a belt, band or cylindrical sleeve at each end by a closed fold that passes through a slot in the belt providing an anchoring effect and allowing the strap to be slid along the slot in the belt allowing the strap to be slid along the belt in operation of the invention. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100170908 | Storage container cover - Molded plastic cover pieces and mating fabric or hard-side sidewall panel assemblies are disclosed for mounting over a storage container. The cover piece provides several raised rails at perimeter edges and rails defining tine receiving lifting channels that contain sub-frame members that stiffen the cover and facilitate attachment of the cover and side walls to form a complete cover assembly. Single panel and thermally bonded multi-panel cover assemblies are disclosed. Bracing members and/or embossed surfaces at the rails and tine receiving channel cover pieces strengthen the covers and direct water runoff Fabric or expansible hinges provide flexible transitions at intersecting sidewall corners. Alternative cover assemblies provide lifting towers, panels with tine receiving apertures or interconnected tension members. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100187243 | PRODUCT CARRIER AND SYSTEM MADE UP OF PRODUCT CARRIER AND RECEIVER UNIT - The invention relates to a product carrier comprising a first packaging unit wherein when opened a first switch of an integrated circuit of the product carrier is opened and at least one second packaging unit wherein when opened a second switch of the integrated circuit is opened. The circuit is configured and/or arranged to cooperate with electronic means so that a value correlating with the degree of filling of the product carrier can be determined on the basis of the number of closed and/or opened switches. Further, an antenna cooperates with the electronic means to transmit said value, the electric power for the electronic means may be introduced without contact, and the first and the second switch are connected in parallel. Furthermore, the invention relates to a system of a product carrier and receiver unit. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100187244 | Tank Adapter - A tank adapter has a housing. The housing has a top, a bottom and a sidewall disposed between the top and the bottom and a cavity defined by the top, bottom, and sidewall. The outer surface of the top has a first lower surface and a second raised upper surface. The second raised upper surface is located in juxtaposition to the first lower surface. The perimeter of the first lower surface is larger than the perimeter of the second raised upper surface such that a lip is formed between the first lower surface and the second raised upper surface. At least one passageway extends from the second raised upper surface to the inner surface of the top. The passageway has a first opening located in operative communication with the second raised upper surface. The passageway has a second opening located in operative communication with the inner surface of the top and at least a portion of the cavity. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100193530 | Line equipped with a coupling having an integrated heating element - A urea feed or return line ( | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100193531 | SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A support structure for providing internal vertical support within an underground water storage system, including a column member, a foot spreader module adapted for fitting to a lower end of the column member to support the column member in a substantially vertical orientation on an underlying surface, and a head spreader module adapted for fitting to an upper end of the column member to support an overlying surface relative to said underlying surface, whereby the column member with said foot and head spreader modules fitted thereto forms a column support for supporting a ground surface above the water storage system. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100193532 | Work Platform Assembly for a Container - The present invention relates to a work platform assembly ( | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100206893 | Paper Roll and Waste Water Enzyme Treatment - A packet of an enzyme and/or enzyme producing bacteria is contained within the core of a roll of toilet tissue or similar paper product wound on a core. The packet has a cover that dissolves or disintegrates on contact with water and disperses its conents into the aqueous waste stream. The packet may contain a mixture of bacterial cultures that produce enzymes to attack the greasy or fatty components of the waste stream. An additional article such as a sample of a liquid or creme personal care product may also be contained within the tissue paper core. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100206894 | SHIPPING DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS - A containment assembly may be used with a shipping container and may include: a cargo net having a pair of sleeves; and, a pair of tethering members that are received within the sleeves and that have ends that extends out from the sleeves. The ends of the tethering members may be attachable to multiple attachment surfaces on the shipping container to change the orientation of the cargo net with respect to the shipping container. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100224639 | Liquid container capable of self-generating power and showing temprature - A liquid container capable of self-generating power and showing temperature, comprising: a) a containing body consisting of a housing and an inner wall, a gap being formed between the housing and the inner wall; b) a circuit board positioned within the gap; c) a temperature sensor positioned in the gap for measuring the temperature of the contained liquid, the temperature sensor being electrically connected to the circuit board; d) a temperature indicator disposed in the gap and electrically connected to the circuit board, a displaying surface thereof being positioned on the surface of the housing; and e) a temperature difference power-generating element positioned within the gap and electrically coupled to the circuit board, a thermoelectric effect being created by the hot water filled into the space defined by the inner wall such that a thermal energy can be converted into the electric energy that is stored by an energy-accumulating element for providing the temperature indicator and the related elements with required power. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100224640 | TRANSFORMER OIL HOLDING ASSEMBLY - A transformer oil holding assembly for holding transformer oil. The transformer oil holding assembly includes a tank subassembly with one or more tanks for containing the transformer oil, the tank subassembly having a lower exterior surface adapted for engagement with a ground surface, and one or more sets of wheels for at least partially supporting the tank subassembly, each set of wheels being movable between a lowered position and a raised position, a suspension subassembly mounted to the tank subassembly, and one or more stop subassemblies for at least partially maintaining the set of wheels in the lowered position. Each stop subassembly includes a stop lever movable between an engageable condition, in which a stop element is engageable with the suspension subassembly to maintain the set of wheels in the lowered position, and a disengaged condition, in which the stop element is disengaged from the suspension subassembly. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100237084 | Rolling Transport Container - A rolling container for transporting items comprising: a storage compartment having an opening and one or more rolling mechanisms; said opening large enough to be lowered over the item to be transported; said storage compartment large enough to contain the item to be transported; said rolling mechanisms attached to the exterior of the storage compartment at a location adjacent to said opening such that after the item to be transported is enclosed within said storage compartment, the container can be shifted approximately ninety degrees from a position of resting on the item to be transported (opening down) to a position of resting on said rolling mechanisms (rolling mechanisms down). A method for loading an item to be transported into a rolling transport container comprising the following steps: lowering the opening of the container over the item to be transported until the item is substantially contained within the storage compartment; shifting the loaded container approximately ninety degrees until the item to be transported is resting on the rolling mechanisms. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100270320 | Container-insertable anti-theft device - A container-insertable anti-theft device includes: a main housing containing an electronic article surveillance marker, the main housing being waterproof; and at least one elongated protrusion extending from the main housing, the elongated protrusion being flexible and having a length equal to at least the longest dimension of the main housing. There is also an anti-theft system that includes: (a) a container for strong flowable material having a hollow main body, a pour orifice and a closure for the pour orifice, the container having a maximum internal diagonal dimension x; and (b) a container-insertable anti-theft device that includes: a main housing containing an electronic article surveillance marker, the main housing being waterproof and having a predetermined length y; and, at least one elongated protrusion, the elongated protrusion being flexible and having a length, wherein the sum of the lengths y and y are greater than x, such that the container-insertable anti-theft device may be flexed and force-fitted into a maximum internal diagonal of the container, locking it therein so as to deter easy removal therefrom. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100294786 | MAGNIFIER DEVICE FOR MOUNTING TO A CONTAINER - One aspect of the present invention provides a magnifier device for mounting to a container. The device comprises a container mount comprising a base portion and an adjustable portion. Each of the base portion and the adjustable portion comprises a container engaging surface. The container engaging surfaces are arranged for engaging a container received therebetween. The adjustable portion is mounted for movement relative to the base portion in (i) a contracting direction wherein the container engaging surfaces move relatively towards one another and (ii) an expanding direction wherein the container engaging surfaces move relatively away from one another, thus enabling receipt of containers of various sizes between the container engaging surfaces. The container mount comprises a resilient member for biasing the adjustable portion in the contracting direction, thus urging engagement of the container engaging surfaces against a container received therebetween. A magnifying lens is secured to a lens mounting part of the base portion of the container mount. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100294787 | METAL HOUSING PART AND METHOD FOR MAUFACTURING THE HOUSING PART - A metal housing part having multiple through openings, a glass filling being situated in each of the openings, each glass filling closing an opening hermetically sealed and enveloping a contact end, which extends through the opening and the glass filling and whose two ends protrude out of the glass filling and the opening, and to a method for manufacturing the metal housing part. The housing part is configured as trough-shaped, having a base wall, side walls, and a flange. Because of the trough-shaped design, the housing part maintains its original shape even when the housing part is subjected to high temperatures. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100301060 | CONNECTION OF AN ACCESSORY TO A VESSEL - A device for connecting to a vessel an accessory has an active portion that includes a first, second and third member and a chamber. The first member ensures rigid attachment of the device to the vessel, defines a passageway, acts as a holder for the second member and as a translation guide between a first distal state and a second proximal state, contributes as a guide for the third member and participates in defining the chamber. The second member acts as a holder for the third member rigidly attached thereon, defines a mobile member capable of sliding between the first distal state and the second proximal state. The third member includes a head, and acts as a holder for the accessory rigidly attached thereon, defines a mobile member capable of sliding between the first distal state and the second proximal state, ensures in the first distal state the tight closing of the opening using the head, ensures in the second proximal state a protection of the active proximal portion using the head, and participates in defining the chamber. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100320217 | BACKUP RING AND TANK WITH THE SAME - Provided is a backup ring capable of reinforcing a seal member such as an O-ring, preventing extrusion of the seal member, and preventing the backup ring from suddenly opening in its circumferential direction, thereby improving the sealability; and a tank equipped with such a backup ring is also provided. A backup ring is formed into a ring body by making a first cut surface and a second cut surface come into contact with each other wherein the cut surfaces are formed by cutting the backup ring. An engagement protrusion is formed on the first cut surface, while an engagement recess capable of engaging with the engagement protrusion is formed on the second cut surface so that the engagement protrusion can be attached to or detached from the engagement recess. When the engagement protrusion and the engagement recess engage with each other, the first cut surface is in contact with the second cut surface, so that circumferential movement of the second cut surface relative to the first cut surface is prevented. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100326996 | Decorative Article Support - A decorative article support device which can be attached to a container or container lid. The device includes a chassis, a mount with a receptacle for displaying a decorative or other article and flexible legs attached to the chassis. The flexible legs enable the support device to be detachably attached to the container or container lid. In one embodiment, the flexible legs have an extensible part which enables the support device to be attached to containers of varying sizes. Decorative or other articles, such as small balloons, may be engaged with the receptacle on the chassis. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110000924 | SEWAGE EJECTOR BASIN EXTENSION - During installation and before a floor or foundation slab is put in place, a sewage ejector basin is set below grade and a basin extension of the present invention set in place around the basin. The basin extension of the present invention is rectangular in shape and comprises four basin extension sidewalls in communicable relation to each other at right angles; an opening within a top of the basin extension to allow access to the basin; and an opening within a bottom of the basin extension to accommodate a basin. An inlet pipe is routed underground and into the basin. A discharge pipe and a vent pipe are routed out of the basin and through a basin lid, oriented horizontally in relation to the floor, passed through a basin extension sidewall of the basin extension of the present invention, routed under the floor and toward a wall of a mechanical room. The discharge pipe and the vent pipe may then be routed vertically upward either along, or preferably within, the wall and respectively connected to a sewer line that services the structure and vented to the outside of the structure. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110006070 | Fluid Tank Having Integrated Shut-Off - A reservoir is provided. The reservoir defines an internal storage cavity. A plurality of system connections extend through a sidewall of the reservoir defining channels fluidly communicating the internal cavity of the reservoir with the exterior of the reservoir. A valve arrangement has a valve member that operably simultaneously closes off all of the plurality of system connections to prevent fluid flow from the internal cavity through the system connections when in a closed position. The valve arrangement, when the valve member is in an open position, permits fluid flow from the internal cavity and through all of the plurality of system connections. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110017754 | CASE MOUNTING STRUCTURE, CASE, AND CASE MOUNTING METHOD - An object of the present invention is to provide case mounting structure, a case and a case mounting method, which do not use a screw to fix the cover and has strong mounting strength against shock which is generated when the case falls. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110049168 | Box with Improved Resealable Cover and Process of Making the Same - A box having a top surface and a resealable cover, the resealable cover comprising a top layer and a base layer. The top layer comprises a first clear film layer, an adhesive layer, and a second clear film layer disposed on a resealable adhesive layer. The base layer comprises a third clear film layer an adhesive layer, and a fourth clear film layer. In one embodiment, ink printing may be disposed between the first adhesive layer and the second clear film layer and/or between the second adhesive layer and the fourth clear film layer. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110056966 | Fuel Tank Attachment And Method For Producing A Fuel Tank Attachment - The invention relates to a fuel tank attachment comprising a first region ( | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110056967 | Film Accommodating Cassette for Waste Disposal Apparatus - A film accommodating cassette is detachably attached to a film attachment portion formed in an upper region of a waste disposal apparatus for accommodating a waste material, and includes only: a cylindrical tubular core that forms a waste inlet at its upper end; a lower flange that extends radially outward from a lower end of the tubular core; and an upper flange that extends radially outward from the upper end of the tubular core. The lower flange has a cassette-side latching portion that engages with the film attachment portion to couple the film accommodating cassette with the film attachment portion. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110073606 | Apparatus for the secure transport of containers - An apparatus that allows for safe and secure transport of a tank, canister, container or cylinder in the upright position on the seat in a vehicle, using the three point seat belt mechanism provided in the vehicle. The primary use was directed toward transportation of a 20 pound propane tank. An apparatus consisting of a body and a bracket, attachment or mechanism that holds the seats belts in place around the tank or cylinder. The body comes into contact with the tank and the brackets, attachments or mechanism that are a part of the body, allow for the three point seat belt straps to be placed in a proper position to hold the tank against the car seat in the car. There is also a retaining strap that goes around the value area of the tank to hold it in place. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110089184 | Encased Media Display - The invention herein is a method or system of displaying encased media on a wall. Many types of collectible media can be graded by a third party for condition and encased to preserve the item. Given multiple companies who grade either comic books, or sports cards, or even coins, they have similar yet slightly different sized cases for the media. My invention allows a display to be created which will fit multiple different sizes of a particular media in one display, one at a time. The invention involves a system of fixtures attached to a frame which deliver frictional force to opposing side edges of the encased media to secure the media for display in a vertical orientation. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110089185 | Beverage beacon - The present Specialized Invention provides embodiments of Oblong, Short, and Elongated of different lengths, shapes and sizes with double walls and with a single walls not considered limited to the examples using a pager incorporated in the hollow space of a two walled container or incorporated in the moulded wall or base or lid of a container. Manufacturing all these styles of containers could be for any kinds of materials used to manufacture any kinds of containers when the pager could be incorporated. Without assistance from the personal these styles of containers used by consumers will be easy to locate when misplaced. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110095037 | Elevating stand for liquid container and a liquid container - Elevating stand for a liquid container with a tap, the elevating stand comprises wall sections disposed such that they enclose the liquid container in a passive position for transport. The wall sections comprises side walls forming an enclosure, of four walls or a cylinder. The stand contains a base, arranged at a first end, and an opening, arranged at a second end, enabling displacement of the liquid container into an active position for set-up. An independent claim is included for a container incorporating an elevating stand. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110108559 | DEVICE FOR A DEVICE FOR THE TREATMENT, COOLING OR STORAGE OF A FLUID SUCH AS A GAS OR A LIQUID - The device is provided with a plurality of intermediate grid plate elements ( | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110127280 | CONTAINER WITH SLEEVE - A container assembly is provided including a container body; and a sleeve body. The sleeve body defines an open space within the sleeve body, and a first opening formed at a first end of the sleeve body concentric about a central axis of the sleeve body. The sleeve body also defines a second opening disposed on a surface of the sleeve body substantially perpendicular to the first opening. The second opening provides access to the open space, and includes an edge perimeter that provides increased elasticity to the second opening relative to the remainder of the sleeve body. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110127281 | DELIVERY DEVICE AND KIT - A delivery device ( | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110147393 | FLUID LINE - A container with a tube is disclosed, which is suitable for receiving therein urea-containing liquids and which, especially due to its material properties, can easily be installed subsequently into vehicles and engines. The tube can consist of TPV. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110155749 | GERM GUARD LABEL AND METHODS FOR USING GERM GUARD LABEL - Aspects include a germ guard label and methods for using the germ guard label that can prevent transmission of germs. For example, the germ guard label can shield an object (e.g., a beverage container oral contact area) from germs and other contaminants. The germ guard label can be constructed from a food grade material treated with antimicrobial agents that can be removeably attached to the object (e.g., by a thermoforming process). | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110163107 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STABILIZING A MIXING BUCKET - A mixing bucket has a cylindrical sidewall with longitudinally separated lower and upper bucket rims defining a bucket interior volume. A laterally oriented bucket bottom spans the sidewall and separates the bucket interior volume into upper and lower bucket volumes. At least one aperture is located in the sidewall and provides substantially laterally oriented access between an ambient environment and the lower bucket volume. At least one laterally oriented channel extends from at least one aperture and is located within the lower bucket volume. An elongate anchoring structure has first and second anchor ends laterally separated by an anchor body. The anchoring structure engages the bucket by the anchor body being at least partially positioned within the channel. An anchoring force is exerted upon the anchoring structure while the anchoring structure is engaged with the bucket, and the anchoring force counteracts a mixing force being exerted upon the bucket. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110192856 | Contents Indicators & Container System - A container indicator system having an internal surface and internal area for storage of materials and an external surface; and an indicator (swiveling arm, reflector, textile material, rubber, plastic, metal flag, sign) attached to the container. The indicator described is optionally a flexible material, a swiveling arm integrated with an axis and a swiveling arm without an axis, a reflector or combinations of the foregoing and even multiple combinations of the foregoing to indicate various states of the container. The indicator is attached to the internal or external surface of the container or in the case of the swiveling arm (using a mounting plate) that acts itself as an indicator a further indicator like a reflector, or flag is attached near its extreme external end. The indicator is moveable from the internal area of the container to an external area. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110192857 | Magnetically Attached Accessories (For A Case) for a Portable Electronics Device - A mobile electronic device accessory system is provided. The accessory system comprises a mobile electronic device case with a surface and a first attachment mechanism. An accessory is also provided, where the accessory comprises a second attachment mechanism, and is removably attached to the surface of the mobile electronic device case. In some embodiments, the case comprises a back with a recessed portion configured to receive an accessory therein, and an attachment mechanism for removably attaching the accessory to the case. Methods of using the accessory system are also provided. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110198360 | INTER-TERMINAL CONNECTION STRUCTURE, LIQUID STORAGE CONTAINER, AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING LIQUID STORAGE CONTAINER - An inter-terminal connection structure includes: a first terminal; a second terminal which is separated from the first terminal and is mounted on a container main body for storing a liquid storage body; a first connection member which is in contact with the first terminal, is mounted on the liquid storage body, and has conductivity; and a second connection member which is for connection to the second terminal, is mounted on the container main body, and has conductivity, wherein, when the liquid storage body is accommodated in the container main body, in order to cause the first connection member to come in contact with a first contact portion of the second connection member, the container main body has a positioning member for determining a position of a first site of the first contact portion which is to come in contact with the first connection member inside the container main body. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110210130 | DECORATIVE PROPANE TANK ASSEMBLY - Three-dimensional, sports-related cover assemblies ( | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110210131 | TANK - In a screw structure of a high-pressure tank, there is an issue in that the strength of the screw section declines each time the screw section is used, and therefore an object of the present invention is to provide a tank having a structure which restricts decline in the strength of the screw section. In order to achieve this, the tank according to the present invention includes a mouthpiece having a mouthpiece screw section which is formed with a screw thread and has a larger diameter on the outer side than on the inner side in an axial direction of the tank, and a valve having a valve screw section which corresponds only to a portion of the mouthpiece screw section. In this tank, when installing a product valve on the mouthpiece, it is possible to use a screw portion of the mouthpiece of which strength has not declined, by using, for example, a test valve and a product valve having different positions of the valve screw sections. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110210132 | Beverage Container - The invention relates to a drinking container with an interior space for receiving a liquid with a container opening that is arranged preferably at the top side, in which a mixing device is mounted, which consists of a movable wire element. The invention is characterized in that the wire element is embodied as a flat elastic spiral ( | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110215106 | DISCHARGE DEVICE FOR A PACKAGE AND A PACKAGE - The invention relates to a draining device and a package ( | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110226790 | VESSEL HAVING A HOSE COUPLING - A vessel, preferably a pressure vessel, for containing water of a high temperature in an inner space thereof, which vessel comprises at least one passage. A first hose part, around which a first coupling part provided with a clamping surface extends, and a second coupling part formed around said passage, which is provided with a bearing surface, connect to the passage in the vessel. A second hose part extends from said passage into the inner space of the vessel. The first and the second coupling part are interconnected and the first and the second hose part are provided with flanged ends, which are clamped between the bearing surface and the clamping surface in the coupled condition of the two coupling parts, with the first and the second hose part forming a substantially continuous hose. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110259903 | SUN SHIELD FOR OUTDOOR ELECTRCIAL EQUIPMENT - A sun shield for shielding outdoor electrical equipment from sunlight is provided. The sun shield comprises a front, the front capable of shielding a front portion of the outdoor electrical equipment; a pair of sides, the pair of sides capable of shielding respective side portions of the outdoor electrical equipment; and a slanted roof, the slanted roof capable of shielding a top portion of the outdoor electrical equipment. Preferably, the slanted roof is provided at an angle such that sunlight is reflected no matter the elevation or azimuth of the sun during the day. The sun shield is placed over a cover of the outdoor electrical equipment leaving an air gap between the sun shield and the cover of the outdoor equipment. Advantageously, the air gap provides for air flow between the sun shield and the cover of the electrical equipment, encouraging heat dissipation. The sun shield is capable of being fastened to the outdoor electrical equipment by attachment to pre-existing screw holes in the cover of the outdoor electrical equipment or bracketing to a wall mount. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110259904 | COVER FOR DISPLAY STRUCTURES - A jacket structure for mounting to a display structure, the jacket structure comprising one or more panels having an inner side and an outer side with regards to the display structure, one or more members corresponding to columns of the display structure, one or more elements corresponding to a tray base of the display structure, the elements corresponding to a tray base of the display structure intersecting with the members corresponding to columns of the display structure, the intersection of the members corresponding to the column of the display structure and the elements corresponding to the tray base of the display structure forming a window through which a consumer can reach out to grab the product within the display structure, a horizontal flap in an upper side of the element corresponding to a tray base and a horizontal flap in a lower side of the element corresponding to a tray base, wherein the flaps are configured to form a locked tab structure when the jacket structure is in a mounted position, and vertical flaps formed from the parts corresponding to the column of the display structure towards the window, wherein the vertical flaps are configured to form a locked tab structure when the jacket structure in a mounted position. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110272420 | ENCLOSED VERTICAL RACK FOR STORING AND TRANSPORTING LARGE SUBSTRATES - An enclosed vertical rack is provided for storing and transporting large substrates. The enclosed vertical rack comprises a movable base, an enclosure on the movable base for accommodating substrates, an alignment facility in the enclosure for receiving substrates, and a sealable door for enclose the enclosure. The enclosure has a gas inlet, and the enclosure or the door has a gas outlet. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110272421 | BULK CONTAINER WITH INTEGRAL DISPENSING TUBE - A package for containing a viscous substance in a transport configuration and for dispensing the viscous substance in a dispensing configuration is disclosed. The package includes first and second sheets disposed in opposing relation that are sealed together around a perimeter. The package has a compartment that defines a space for holding the viscous substance. The package further includes an integral tube having a first end in fluid communication with the compartment, and a second end that is closed in the transport configuration. The second end can be opened such that the viscous substance contained in the package can flow from the container, through the integral tube, and exit the package via the opening The second end of the integral tube is positionable independent of the compartment for depositing the substance at multiple, spaced apart target locations without moving the compartment. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110272422 | VEHICLE FUEL TANK - The inside wall of a fuel tank, and a sub-component are provided with locking means in the form of complementary formations that allow the sub-component to be coupled to the inside surface of the fuel tank wall. Interlocking of the complementary formations is achieved by moving the sub-component towards the wall providing angular movement to the sub-component relative to the fuel tank. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110284561 | CONNECTORS FOR FLUID CONTAINERS - This document provides connectors such as a connector for enabling fluid transfer between a first fluid container and a second fluid container, which connector comprises a first component that is arranged to be connected to a first fluid container and a second component that is arranged to be connected to a second fluid container. The first component can be non-rotatably connected to the second component before a second fluid container is connected to the second component and/or before a first fluid container is connected to the first component. The connector can comprise a locking and rotation-enabling element that is arranged to be activated once a second fluid container has been connected to the second component, and/or once a first fluid container has been connected to the first component, which locking and rotation-enabling element enables the first component and the second component to rotate freely with respect to one another. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110284562 | Pressure container - In the case of a pressure container comprising a plastic container core ( | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110284563 | HANDBAG PILLOWS - A handbag pillow for maintaining the shape and freshness of a handbag is disclosed comprising a pillow dimensioned to fit within the handbag; a pillow stuffing filling the handbag pillow having multi-dimensional clusters to maintain the pillow in a shape which is generally the interior shape of the handbag so that the shape of the handbag is maintained; and a scented sachet carried within said handbag pillow containing a scented filling for maintaining the freshness of the handbag. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110303688 | ENCLOSURE WITH PROTECTIVE SUPPORT - An enclosure includes an enclosure body and a support. The enclosure includes a bottom wall. A receiving recess is formed in the bottom wall. The support defines a contacting surface substantially parallel to the bottom wall and an attachment surface. The support includes a securing portion extending from the attachment surface. A distance between the supporting surface and the attachment surface is greater than the depth of the receiving recess. The supporting surface is configured to contact a supporting surface to maintain a space between the bottom wall and the supporting surface. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110309091 | MODULAR FLUID CONTAINMENT BERM - A fluid containment system and modules for assembling same. The fluid containment system is assembled from modules. The modules are assembled into a berm and a liner is positioned within the berm to contain fluid. The modules include a fluid containment member and a support member. The fluid containment member supports the liner when the berm is filled with fluid. The support member supports the fluid containment member. The modules form joints at engagement points between the modules. The joints are articulatable to conform to variations in terrain. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110315697 | IMPROVED TANK COLLAR - A tank collar assembly comprising: —(i) a first portion adapted at a first end to be connected to a tank around a manway or to a manway itself in a substantially fluid tight manner, said first portion being adapted to extend substantially entirely around the manway on the tank and to extend away from said tank or manway such that it forms an annular flange surrounding the manway; (ii) a second portion formed from a fusible material, said second portion being attached to the first portion in a substantially fluid-tight manner by a securing means; wherein a surface of said second portion is adapted to contact a corresponding fusible mating surface on the base of an access chamber. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120006836 | FAST-POSITIONING PIN FOR STORAGE CASE - A storage case includes a positioning pin, a plurality of O-rings, and a case body. The positioning pin has an outer circumference having opposite end portions forming recessed circumferential grooves for receiving therein the O-rings for realizing tight engagement. The O-rings have outer circumferences projecting beyond the outer circumference of the pin for passive compressed elastic deformation. As such, the positioning pin is insertable through positioning holes defined in opposite side walls of an end-open case body in such a way that the O-rings are located inside or outside the positioning holes for retention and thus fast, repeatable, and resilient insertion and removal of the storage case can be realized. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120006837 | HYBRID STACKING SYSTEM FOR CONTAINERS - Universal wraps are used in the construction of a container centerbody. The wraps may take the form of a top and bottom wrap with complementary stacking patterns, in which the wraps create the centerbody. The wraps permit stacking of different-style containers regardless of which container is positioned as the bottom container. The universal wraps may include curved edge portions to seamlessly and aesthetically blend in with a side panel of the container. The stacking patterns of the wraps may take different forms with various shaped protuberances and recessed portions. Further, one or more of the wraps may have isolation features attached to or integrally formed with an interior surface of the wrap. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120012596 | VALANCE CORNER - A valance corner including an engagement portion having first, second and third mating surfaces and a sealing edge, wherein the sealing edge includes first and second sealing extensions arranged orthogonal relative to each other and having first and second ends, respectively, each of the first, second and third mating surfaces are arranged orthogonal relative to the other mating surfaces and the first and second mating surfaces form the first and second ends of the sealing edge, respectively. The valance corner further includes a securing portion having first and second securing extensions arranged orthogonal relative to each other, the securing portion fixedly secured to the engagement portion. The first and second securing extensions are arranged parallel to the first and second sealing extensions, respectively. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120037649 | TAPPING FITTING FOR A TRANSPORT AND STORAGE CONTAINER FOR LIQUIDS AND TRANSPORT AND STORAGE CONTAINER WITH SUCH TAPPING FITTING - A tapping fitting, particularly a flap or ball cock, with a fitting housing made from plastic for connection to a drain spigot of a plastic container for liquids, particularly an interior container of a transport and storage container, wherein the fitting housing is provided with a conductive device at least part of which is made from electrically conductive plastic for dissipating an electrostatic charge, wherein the conductive device is the conductive device has an integrally conformed earthing conductor for the electrically conductive connection of the conductive device to a ground potential and is also connected integrally with the fitting housing. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120037650 | INTERVENING HEAT CONDUCTING MEDIUM - A device for recovering, harnessing and reutilizing heat from along a side wall of a cooking vessel, a cooking vessel comprising such device, and a method of using such device. The device can be constructed as part of the cooking vessel or can be an accessory that attaches to different sized cooking vessels via adjusting means. Specifically, the device is made of a highly conductive and durable metal or metal alloy and comprises a skirt-like body, extending from the side of the cooking vessel and attached to a perforated slip-like portion that may be attached to or integrated into the side wall of the cooking vessel. The device harnesses and reutilizes heat from the underside of the body and safely and efficiently transfers the heat to the cooking vessel through conduction. The device can further comprise diffusers, a bottom portion with a plurality of ventilation openings, and a heat shield. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120043341 | STORAGE FRAME FOR TOOL RACK PACKAGES - A storage frame for tool rack packages has two side walls and a middle wall arranged between the side walls. Each side wall has two side bars and a side board connecting the side bars. Each side bar has multiple side mounts respectively corresponding to the side mounts of the other side bar. Each side mount has two side tabs and a side gap defined between the side tabs. The middle wall has two middle bars and a middle board connecting the middle bars. Each middle bar has multiple middle mounts respectively mounted on two side surfaces of the middle bar and respectively corresponding to the middle mounts of the other middle bar and respectively corresponding to the side mounts of the side bars. Each middle mount has two middle tabs and a middle gap defined between the middle tabs. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120055941 | Method for fabricating a funnel, tool for carrying out said method, funnel, and receptacle containing a funnel - The invention relates to a method for fabricating a funnel, a tool for carrying out said method, and a funnel of flat material, more particularly of plastic-coated paper. The invention further relates to a receptacle for a pulverulent and/or liquid medium, comprising a funnel disposed in a pouring or discharging region. According to the invention, a blank of flat material is shaped to a funnel-shaped sleeve ( | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120074153 | SOFT RING - A soft ring addresses issues, such as casing deformation, waterproof capacity, and dust control. The soft ring is configured for use with a casing of an electronic device, and the casing has a first housing and a second housing coupled together. A ring-shaped receiving groove is disposed on the first housing for receiving the soft ring and a ring-shaped flange is disposed on the second housing for pressing the soft ring along the coupling portion of the first housing and the second housing. The soft ring is characterized in that a channel is disposed along the soft ring. The soft ring advantageously features a high compressed capacity and a low reaction force to thereby prevent the casing from deformation and improve the waterproof capacity and dust control of the casing. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120080438 | Devices and methods for causing turbulent flow in a tank assembly - Disclosed is a device for causing turbulent flow in a tank assembly that includes, inter alia, a base portion and a vane element that extends in an axial direction from the base portion. The vane element has a curved surface formed at a distal end thereof which is adapted and configured to redirect fluid traversing the device axially in a non-axial direction. Still further, a plurality of shoulder elements extend radially outward from the axis of the vane element and are adapted and configured for limiting that axial insertion of the device into a fitting associated with the tank assembly. In an embodiment of the present invention, the vane element includes lateral edges which are adapted and configured for press-fit engagement with an inside diameter of the fitting associate with the tank assembly. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120097689 | STORAGE SYSTEM - A storage system including a first component ( | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120104008 | Liquefied Gas Evacuation Assembly System for Underground Storage Tanks - An evacuation assembly for empting underground tanks of liquefied gas. The assembly not only provides ease of attaching a coupling to the underground tanks but also increases the safety of the individual attaching the coupling to the underground tank. The evacuation assembly uses a riser extension with a rotatable hose coupling mechanism to allow the coupling to be easily attached to the underground tank without the individual being exposed to volatile vapors that may have accumulated in the dome of the underground tank. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120104009 | BIODEGRADABLE BUBBLE-SHAPED WRAP AND VOID FILL BRACES - This invention provides packaging material made from starch and cellulose fiber obtained from recycled paper waste. The process involves drawing a suspension of pulp and starch in water into a mold, and withdrawing water from the suspension while in the mold. Bubble-shaped wrap and bracing made according to the invention are designed for use as cushioning for the shipment of fragile or irregularly shaped items. The packaging is biodegradable when exposed to water in the environment. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120111878 | LIQUID CONTAINER - A liquid container includes a container barrel having a liquid inlet, and a pressure reducing device mounted to the container barrel and corresponding in location to the liquid inlet. The pressure reducing device may be a vortex generator for depressurizing the pressure of the liquid entering the container barrel so as to reduce the noise generated by the impact of the liquid on the container barrel. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120132663 | Jaw Restraint - A jaw restraint is provided to temporarily secure an anvil assembly relative to a cartridge assembly during shipping. The jaw restraint generally includes a body portion having an upper arm for releasably securing the anvil assembly and a lower arm for releasably securing the cartridge assembly. An inwardly projection is provided between the upper and lower arms. The anvil assembly is secured between the upper arm and the inwardly directed projection and the cartridge assembly is secured between the lower arm of the inwardly directed projection. One or more finger members extending proximally from the body portion may be provided to facilitate biasing the upper arm away from the lower arm to release the anvil and cartridge assemblies from the jaw restraint. The jaw restraint may be provided with structure for engagement with shipping packaging. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120152967 | Def tank shield for duramax diesel engine - A method to protect the DEF tank from debris. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120160858 | Leash Pocket - The present invention is an article holder tailored to the needs of surfers and bodyboarders such that the invention can be easily connected to an already existing surf leash, or permanently connected to the surf leash. The article holder may contain a hook and loop material for secure fastening to either end of the surf leash. The article holder contains a hollow member which will allow the passage of the leash through the center providing an alternate means to ensure secure mating to the surf leash. The article holder allows for secure storage during activity through a closure device on the outer side of the hollow member. The article holder being made of flexible material can a mechanical toggle on an elastic piece to tighten the ends of the hollow member around the surf leash. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120181293 | ICE FENCE FOR DIESEL FUEL SUCTION TUBE - A diesel fuel system includes a reservoir containing diesel fuel. A suction tube extends into the reservoir and has an inlet so that fuel can be suctioned into the suction tube. A fence is erected around the inlet to prevent ice wafers from entering the inlet and blocking the suction tube. The fence can be mounted on the floor of the reservoir. Or, the fence can be mounted on the suction tube. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120187134 | VEHICLE BOX ORGANIZER - The invention provides a truck box organizer assembly removably connected to a truck box. The truck box organizer includes many storage pockets. The truck box organizer is connected to the truck box via fastening elements. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120199594 | Unique Luggage Identifying Tank Top - The Unique Luggage identify tank top consists of pieces of material of one or more colors and/or designs connected together to create a tank top style garment to cover most of the luggage for quick and accurate identification and personalization of the luggage from the vast number of look alike luggage; it also serves to protect the luggage from accidentally opening; it is removable, reusable, washable, expandable, practical, functional, easy to care for and valued by minimizing the possibility of wrong claims. The Unique luggage identifying tank top allows users to update and personalize their existing or new luggage at minimal expense; also, permits users to instantly identify their luggage regardless of how it falls in the transportation belt by having the cover visible from any view of the luggage. The Unique luggage identifying tank serves to unify groups and as a traveling billboard for personal or commercial advertisement. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120234843 | PACKAGING INCLUDING POUCH FOR CONTAINER - A pouch, designed to be attached, either directly or indirectly, to a container, is provided with two end portions, each of which is formed with an elongated slit. When the pouch is directly attached atop a container, the end portions are pulled over the lid and catch a rim portion of the container. When the pouch is placed upon a lid covered container, the end portions of the pouch can catch or engage the lid. In accordance with an aspect of the invention, a pair of spaced slits extends from each elongated slit, thereby creating a tab or flap in each end portion. The flap is configured to either directly catch a rim of the container or be tucked under the lid, i.e., between the lid and the container, to attach the pouch to the lid and, indirectly, the container. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120267382 | PERSONAL HYGIENE DEVICE - Apparatus and methods for storing and carrying personal item. In one embodiment, the storage container is nested within a pair of opposing hooks in a stowed position. In a deployed position, the container can be rotated relative to each of the hooks. Further, one of the hooks can be moved to a deployed position such that the apparatus can be hung from the deployed hook, and further such that an object such as a coat or a purse can be suspended from the second hook. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120267383 | TOTE BAG WITH INTERCHANGEABLE ORNAMENTAL SECURING MECHANISM AND SYSTEM THEREFORE - A securing system for a container includes a securing system and an ornamental system selectively securable thereto for operably enabling a multitude of adaptive attractant features for greater expression of individuality. The securing system includes opposing elements effective to releasably secure opposing open side elements of the container against an unintended opening. The ornamental system includes an attractant feature and may optionally include additional attractant systems for presentation of a sound, a scent, a motion, or a secure access function. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120273507 | CUPS THAT ADD COLOR TO LIQUID CONTENT AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Cups that color liquid contents and methods of manufacturing the same are disclosed herein. The cups include an inner wall with a colorant disposed and affixed therein. The colorant is predisposed (i.e., affixed) before the introduction of a liquid, and remains affixed until a liquid is introduced into the cup. The colorant can be disposed within a recess. The colorant can also be affixed to a first cup such that stacking an identical cup within the first cup does not result in the colorant touching the identical cup. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120273508 | FITTING FOR A PLASTIC-LINED TANK, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A TANK INCORPORATING SAME - In a method for manufacturing a plastic-lined metal tank, a permanent fitting having a flow passage is secured within an opening in the tank wall. A lower portion of the fitting has fitting anchorage means and protrudes into the tank interior. A temporary plug is disposed within the fitting's flow passage. A plastic material is introduced into the tank, which is then multi-axially rotated by a rotational molding apparatus while introducing heat to melt the plastic material. The molten plastic is deposited to form a liner over the inner surface of the tank shell and over exposed surfaces of the fitting and temporary plug. After the plastic liner has cooled and solidified, the temporary plug is removed from the fitting, and the liner is trimmed as required to allow fluid flow through the fitting's flow passage. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120279974 | Roll-off tub style container - A roll-off tub style container which is leak-proof to prevent liquids in the container from draining onto the ground or roadways. In one embodiment of the invention, the floor of the container has an upwardly and rearwardly extending inclined portion at the rearward end thereof to prevent liquid in the container from coming into contact with the tail gate of the container. In another embodiment of the invention, the rearward end of the container is elevated during transport to prevent liquid in the container from coming into contact with the tail gate. In yet another embodiment of the container, the floor of the container is inclined upwardly and rearwardly from the forward end thereof to the rearward end thereof. A liquid collection tank may be positioned beneath the floor of the container which has an inlet in fluid communication with the interior of the container and a discharge outlet provided thereon to permit liquid in the tank to be selectively drained therefrom. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120279975 | PORTABLE WASTE TRANSFER TANK - A includes a main body portion defining a waste holding chamber, a vent path extending from the waste holding chamber to atmosphere, and a float member. The float member is coupled to the tank for movement between a first position and a second position. The float member is movable from the first position to the second position in response to an increase in fluid level within the storage chamber. The vent passage remains open for venting the storage chamber when the float member is in the first position and is blocks the vent passage in the second position. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120292331 | SYSTEM CONTENTS INDICATORS & CONTAINER SYSTEM - A container indicator system having an internal surface and internal area for storage of materials and an external surface; and an indicator (swiveling arm, reflector, textile material, rubber, plastic, metal flag, sign) attached to the container. The indicator described is optionally a flexible material, a swiveling arm integrated with an axis and a swiveling arm without an axis, a reflector or combinations of the foregoing and even multiple combinations of the foregoing to indicate various states of the container. The indicator is attached to the internal or external surface of the container or in the case of the swiveling arm (using a mounting plate) that acts itself as an indicator a further indicator like a reflector, or flag is attached near its extreme external end. The indicator is moveable from the internal area of the container to an external area. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120298678 | VEHICLE MODULAR STORAGE SYSTEM - A modular storage system for a vehicle comprising a base unit, an upper unit and an accessory receiving system. The upper unit is removably coupled to the base unit and the sides of both the upper unit and base unit include the accessory receiving system. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120305579 | PACKAGING ASSEMBLY - The present invention relate to a packaging assembly comprising
| 12-06-2012 |
| 20120305580 | Bulk Bag Discharge Assembly Including A Conditioning Assembly - A bulk bag discharge and hoist assembly comprising a main frame assembly, a hoist assembly and a bag conditioning assembly. The main frame assembly includes a bulk bag receiving region. The bag conditioning assembly having a first conditioner frame and a powered cylinder. The powered cylinder is structurally configured to extend the first conditioner frame from outside of the bulk bag receiving region into the bulk bag receiving region, whereupon entry into the bulk bag receiving region, the distal end of the first conditioner frame is directed at least partially in an upward direction. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120325834 | DISPOSABLE PIZZA-BLOTTING COMPOSITE AND BOX ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SUCH COMPOSITE - A pizza-blotting composite includes an absorbent layer and a non-absorbent layer, the absorbent layer having an oleophilic surface and the non-absorbent layer having an oleophobic surface. The absorbent layer is low-linting and physiologically safe for food contact applications, such as removing oil from pizza. The absorbent layer and the non-absorbent layer are joined to form a composite, which is dimensioned to cover a substantial portion of a pizza's surface. A pizza box assembly is also provided with the pizza-blotting composite, in which the non-absorbent layer of the composite is secured to the interior of the top of the pizza box. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130015193 | CONTAINER WITH INTERNALLY EMITTED AUDIOAANM Lien; Timothy J.AACI LenexaAAST KSAACO USAAGP Lien; Timothy J. Lenexa KS USAANM Holland; Gerald J.AACI Kansas CityAAST MOAACO USAAGP Holland; Gerald J. Kansas City MO USAANM Morley; Robert E.AACI RaymoreAAST MOAACO USAAGP Morley; Robert E. Raymore MO US - A container having an internally directed audible output actuated by removal of a stopper is described. The container includes a hollow body with an open mouth and a base that includes a speaker and control electronics. A sensor is provided that is configured to detect presence of the stopper in the open mouth of the container. In one embodiment the sensor is comprised of a normally open electrical circuit formed by a pair of opposing arrays of electrical traces disposed within the mouth. In another embodiment, the sensor comprises an infrared light source and sensor that detects an amount of internally reflected infrared light within walls of the body. In yet another embodiment, the sensor comprises a device which detects the presence and/or absence of a magnetic field. Upon detection of removal of the stopper, an audible output is produced by the speaker into the container body and is perceivable by nearby users. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130020337 | CONTAINER SEAL - A container seal, including a socket, a C-shaped ring, a pin, and a pointer, is provided. The socket has a jack, a slot, and a reservoir which connects to the slot. The C-shaped ring is disposed on the slot's slot wall. The pin has a tapered end and a trench disposed on a position having a first distance from an end surface of the tapered end. The tapered end passes through the C-shaped ring, making the C-shaped ring be snapped in the trench. The pointer has a neck portion and a head portion whose diameter is between the internal diameters of the slot and the reservoir. The head portion passes through the slot and enters into the reservoir, and the neck portion connects to the end surface. When the pin is pulled out, the pointer is separated from the end surface and dropped into the reservoir. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130043259 | Protector for Containers - The invention relates to a protector for containers for improving hygiene conditions, especially cans with an essentially cylindrical form, said protector comprising an upper protector element covering the upper part of the container and a lower ring arranged peripherally around the container connected to the upper protector element by means of a hinge section, said upper protector element comprising a tongue projecting towards the outside in a downwards direction from the body of said upper protector element and having a cambered form following the contour of the packaging. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130043260 | CLOSURE DEVICE - A closure device ( | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130087570 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING AND TESTING STORAGE CONTAINMENT - In various embodiments, systems and methods are provided for constructing and testing of a barrier providing secondary containment for aboveground storage tanks. Concrete storage containers can be manufactured with primary steel tanks and spill containment formed using an airtight tank wrap. Concrete storage containers can be manufactured with a barrier providing secondary containment to meet or exceed most current codes and standards commonly required for the storage of petroleum, flammable, combustible and other hazardous liquids. Such storage containers can include one or more thermal barriers that provide enhanced resistance when subjected to liquid-pool/furnace fire tests. Additionally, a concrete exterior acts as a thermal mass reducing temperature variations. The concrete exterior further provides a non-corrosive, durable exterior having increased vehicle-impact and projectile-impact resistance. Due to the method of construction in some embodiments, concrete storage containers are provided which give thermal/vehicle impact/projectile resistance while also meeting expectations in weight and buoyancy criteria. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130098930 | Protective Guard - The inventive subject matter disclosing a protective guard which prevents injuries from the perimeter of items which have been exposed to extreme and/or heat temperatures. The protective guard comprising of an elastomeric pliable material which is resistant to said extreme and/or high temperatures. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130098931 | LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS CARGO HOLD PARTITION STRUCTURE AND PARTITION SHEET - A barrier sheet for an LNG cargo tank includes a first barrier sheet so as to form a secondary barrier of the cargo tank and a second barrier sheet attached on the first barrier sheet. Each of the first and second sheets includes first and second metal layers and a glass cloth layer interposed between the first and second layers and bonded to the first and second metal layers. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130105502 | LATCH FOR A HYDROPROCESSING VESSEL AND METHOD RELATING THERETO | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130112698 | CASE STRUCTURE - A case structure is disclosed. The case structure includes a plastic panel, a case portion, and a plurality of supporting parts. The case portion includes an assembly part. The assembly part is connected to the plastic panel for assembling. The plurality of supporting parts is connected to the assembly part. The plurality of supporting parts supports the inside of the plastic panel. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130119076 | GOLF BAG PROTECTOR - This invention provides a one-piece golf bag wrap protector for protecting golf bags from damage when placed on golf carts. The one-piece protector includes a pair of ends, a plurality of spaced securing holes disposed proximate an upper surface thereon, a plurality of fastening means having one end secured within the spaced securing holes, and another end being cooperatively secured to an upper peripheral edge of a golf bag. Attachment means disposed proximate the pair of ends for securing the one-piece protector wrapped around the golf bag. A plurality of female fasteners near one of the ends and a male fastener positioned near the other end at their upper portions for engaging one another to accommodate golf bags of different sizes. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130119077 | METHOD FOR THE RIVETED FASTENING OF AN ACCESSORY - The invention relates to a method for the riveted fastening of an accessory to a plastics fuel tank ( | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130134174 | FOOD AND/OR DRINK CONTAINER WITH ATTACHABLE BODY PARTS AND/OR FACIAL FEATURES AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - The invention provides for a food or beverage container comprising a container body sized to contain therein an edible substance or drinkable substance. At least one element (or image thereof) is attachable to the body (or any part thereof) of the container. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130140319 | INNOVATIVE END CAPS FOR IC TRAY - An innovative end cap for IC trays includes a bottom and side walls. The side walls extend upwardly from the bottom and form a tray-accommodating space. The innovative end cap includes a plurality of buffering ribs and buffering grooves on its surfaces. The buffering ribs and buffering grooves arranged on the end cap can fully absorb, disperse and transfer the impact energy generated during testing, storage, collision and shock of the trays which accommodate the precision semiconductor components therein, and increase impact strength and anti-dropping damage ability of the end cap. Therefore, the innovative end cap with the buffering ribs and buffering grooves can not only protect the trays and extend the service lifetime of the trays, but also give better protection to the precision semiconductor components such as Chips, IC etc in the trays. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130161339 | OBJECT LOCATORS - Provided is an object locator that comprises a bent rod-shaped first member having opposed first and second end portions that are not urged against each other. The object locator further comprises a second member that is substantially permanently and flexibly engaged to the first end portion of the bent rod-shaped first member. The object locator further comprises a pouch that is configured for holding a mobile device. The pouch includes a close form element that substantially permanently and flexibly engages the second member. The bent rod-shaped first member incorporates a bent interior region between the first and second end portions. The first and second end portions are configured to allow the bent interior region to hang from or clasp an edge. The second end portion of the bent rod-shaped first member is configured for affixation of an ornament. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130161340 | WINE GLASS - A wine glass constructed from molded plastic includes an upper body defining an upwardly narrowed flume for concentrating the wine bouquet, in combination with a contoured lower base defining an annular moat surrounding a central punt for enhanced visual inspection of the wine. In addition, the upper body further includes a notched indent at an outboard side thereof forming a shelf for facilitated fingertip grasping and manipulation of the assembled glass. In one form, the upper body and lower base of the wine glass are provided as separate modules adapted for assembly to form the wine glass, and disassembly for respective compact stacking. In another form, the wine glass has a one-piece construction adapted for compact stacking by nested reception of the upwardly narrowed flume partially into the underside of the lower base of an overlying glass in the stack. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130175283 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR STRIPPING A PROTECTIVE COVERING FROM A DRINKING STRAW - An apparatus for removing a portion of a protective covering from a drinking straw, including a support mounted on a container for receiving the portion of the protective covering removed from the drinking straw, and an orifice in the support having a shape and size adapted for receiving a drinking straw packaged in a protective covering through the orifice to the extent corresponding to the length of the portion of the covering to be removed from the drinking straw, the orifice positioned in the support to allow the protective covering to be received through the orifice but not withdrawn from the orifice. A related method is also disclosed. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130206781 | METHOD OF WRAPPING A GLASS AND THE WRAPPED GLASS PRODUCED - A method of wrapping a drinking glass having a rim and the wrapped glass so produced. The method of wrapping a drinking glass is performed by providing a segment of flexible material for use in wrapping the glass; encircling the flexible material at least partially around a lower portion of the glass, drawing the flexible material taut upwardly, across and around the glass and securing the flexible material adjacent to the rim of the glass. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130228584 | COVER DEVICE FOR A LID OF A CONTAINER - The present invention is directed to a cover device for more hygienic handling of a lid for a container, In general, the cover device fits over the lid and releasably grips the outer surface of the lid. The cover device includes a seating member for sealing an opening in the lid. The cover device may also have paper and/or electronic advertisements. Electronic advertisements are displayed on an LED system in the cover device, and the LED system may transmit and receive wireless data. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130240542 | DEVICE PREVENTING FASTENER FROM HURTING PEOPLE - A device includes a housing, a support member, and a fastener. The housing defines a recess and includes a protrusion extending from a bottom of the recess. The height of the protrusion is less than a depth of the recess. The protrusion defines a fastening hole extending therethrough. The support member is retained within the housing and defines a through hole. The fastener extends through the through hole of the support member and is screwed into the fastening hole to secure the support member to the housing. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130248541 | FLIPSNAP HOLD OPEN MECHANISM FOR FLEXIBLE PACKAGING - One embodiment relates to a hold open mechanism including first and second flat, strip-like members. Each of the first and second flat, strip-like members are comprised of a flexible material and have two opposing ends and an edge including two wide sections, one of each of which is located at the opposing ends of the members; a narrow section having a width less than the two wide sections and extending between and coupling the two wide sections; at least one mounting tab extending along at least a portion of the edge and connected thereto via a first pivot member having an orientation parallel with the length of the members. The first and second flat, strip-like members act as a flip tab providing a surface area for a user to access and manipulate between an upwards and downwards configuration relative to the orientation of the mechanism. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130256324 | CROSSBAR ASSEMBLY - A crossbar assembly for use in connection with a hatch on the upper surface of a container is disclosed. The crossbar assembly may include a main body and an adjustable body. The adjustable body is preferably slideably aligned with the main body and preferably includes an adjusting device attached to the main body and the adjustable body for transitioning the adjustable body between positions along the main body. Two extenders may be positioned extending outwardly from the main body and the adjustable body. The main body and adjustable body also may each include stops for securing the crossbar assembly within the hatch of the container so as to preferably prevent workers from falling into the hatch. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130284754 | Cocktail Plate - Provided are plate designs that enable a user to hold a plate in one hand, together with a drinking cup in the same hand. The subject designs find use in various situations in which a user desires to hold a plate and a drinking cup simultaneously. The subject designs also find use in various situations in which a user desires to hold a plate securely, in the presence or absence of a drinking cup. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130306662 | Valve System - A valve system for a container or vat, such as a food cooking vat. The valve system includes a valve body and stem having a valve head with a sealing member. The valve body has an outlet configured to be in fluid communication with the vat, and the sealing member is in fluid communication with the outlet and the chamber and is selectively operable between a discharge position, allowing the vat's contents to drain from the chamber, and a closed position, allowing the contents to remain in the chamber. The sealing member preferably is comprised of polymer and has an O-type sealing ring interposed between a first portion and a second portion, where the diameter of the second portion is smaller than the diameter of the first portion. Embodiments may also include a snap-fit connection of the sealing member to the valve head. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130334235 | ITEM STABILIZER - An item stabilizer configured to prevent lateral movement of an item (such as a product-supporting pallet) in a transport container. The item stabilizer includes a first item side engager, a second item side engager, and a connector attached to each of the item side engagers such that an item can be positioned on the connector between the item side engagers. The item stabilizer is configured to prevent movement of the item by engaging opposite sides of the item while the weight of the item and any products thereon or therein rest on the connector, thereby preventing the connector and the item side engagers themselves from moving laterally. Each item side engager respectively extends between one side of the item and one of the side walls of the transport container to limit the lateral movement of the item. Multiple item stabilizers can work together to hold an item in place. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140001191 | Bag Wrap | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140014671 | BIODEGRADABLE COMPOST BIN LINER - A one-piece bifold bin liner is set forth comprising a first half and a second half joined at a bottom via a living hinge, such that when closed the two halves meet together to form a leakproof seal along both sides of the liner. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140014672 | TRANSPARENT SHOPPING CART AND SHOPPING BASKET ADVERTISING PANELS, SYSTEM AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE OF SAME - The present invention is directed to an improved advertising system for use in a wheeled shopping cart having a basket or in a hand carried shopping basket, which includes: a panel receiving aperture formed into at least one of the sidewalls, back wall, front wall, bottom wall or divider wall of the basket of the cart or carried basket; one or more substantially transparent detachable advertising panels with advertising material integrally molded into the panels, the panels being dimensioned to substantially fill the aperture to create the appearance of a permanent wall structure which includes an integrally molded advertising message; at least one panel mounting member for detachably mounting the substantially transparent detachable advertising panels in the panel receiving aperture, and a handle operably connected to the basket. The invention further includes methods of using the system to serially advertise on the shopping baskets of the invention as well as novel substantially transparent detachable advertising panels. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140048547 | CONTAINER WITH FLOATING VENT TUBE FOR MICRO-FLUID APPLICATIONS - A consumable supply item for an imaging device holds an initial or refillable volume of fluid. An interior holds the fluid and users orient a housing to deplete the fluid in a direction of gravity. An air conduit tube fluidly connects to an air port to vent the interior to atmosphere. A float buoyantly supports the tube on a surface of the volume of fluid. It suspends a terminal opening of the tube above the fluid so that as the volume of fluid depletes in the interior over time, or an orientation of the housing is altered during handling, the terminal opening is maintained above the surface of the volume of fluid. Fluid leakage is minimized during transport and manipulation. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140048548 | Product Tag with Expandable Loop and Sachet, and Method of Manufacture - A product tag comprising a sachet portion having a sealed interior, and an elastomer portion bonded to the sachet portion and having an expandable loop. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140069943 | METHOD FOR CALIBRATION OF A POUR OPENING OF A PLASTIC CONTAINER PRODUCED IN AN EXTRUSION-BLOW-MOLDING METHOD - A method is disclosed for providing dimensional accuracy of a pour opening in or on a plastic container produced by extrusion-blow-molding. The method can include inserting a section of a plastic hose, extruded in one or more layers through an extrusion nozzle, into a mold cavity of a blow mold tool; and inflating the plastic hose by a calibrating blow pin according to a shape of the mold cavity, whereby at least one pour opening of the plastic container is determined with respect to its inside diameter and its inside contour to form a completed inflated plastic container, and wherein the calibrating blow pin is axially inserted into the plastic hose section after a head plate of the blow mold tool has been closed. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140097192 | INSERT FOR A PAINT BUCKET - An insert is deployed in an applicable paint bucket to provide for rolling a paint roller along the insert to uniformly distribute a desired quantity of paint from the paint bucket onto the paint roller. Applicable paint bucket have structures which provide for a secure placement of the insert where the insert remains in a proper operational orientation during a painting session. The insert has a paint contact area with an upper portion thereof retained at an angular orientation somewhat offset from vertical when installed in the applicable paint bucket. This arrangement provides for the user to stand upright during use of a paint roller with an extension handle. In this manner the painter is constantly in a comfortable stance during painting. In the preferred embodiment the insert has securement structures which extend outward on opposing sides of the paint contact area at the upper extent. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140124516 | DISPOSABLE BEVERAGE CONTAINER MARKER - The present application relates generally to markers for beverage containers. Specifically, this application relates to beverage container markers that are appropriate and designed for marking one or more beverage containers for a single or limited use prior to disposal. Embodiments of the present invention are configured to identify, through one or more visual, tactile or other characteristics, a beverage container to a user or group of users. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140124517 | REUSABLE LABELS FOR INFANT'S BOTTLES OR CHILDREN'S CUPS - A reusable label for infant's bottles or children's cups, comprising a band section and a label section each made from a flexible material, the band section having a male plastic snap at one end thereof with a plurality of female plastic snaps at the other end thereof for securing the band section around an infant's bottle or children's cup, and the label section being in the middle of the band section with the flexible plastic material thereof being removably markable with dry-erase and wet-erase markers for imparting thereto infant or child identifications and prescriptive caretaker information. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140144921 | ABOVE-GROUND TANK COVER - The present invention is an above-ground tank cover that includes a base cover that is enclosed around an above-ground tank and a pair of draw strings that include a pair of tabs, the pair of draw strings is positioned around the bottom portion of the base cover and can be pulled to tighten the pair of draw strings around the bottom portion of the base cover. A plurality of reinforced stitching disposed on the top portion of the base cover and extends down a pair of middle side portions and a pair of bottom side portions of the base cover and a hook and loop fastener disposed on a middle portion of the top portion of the base cover, the hook and loop fastener is replaceably removed to allow easy access to the above-ground tank enclosed by the above-ground tank cover. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140144922 | GUSSETED CONTAINER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A container is provided with a frame including one or more support structures each having a stacking post with a thin cross-sectional shape. Multiple support structures having such stacking posts can be provided along the length of the container to enable the container to be used in a stacked configuration. The container can provide an expanded interior loadable width for increased loading flexibility and capacity, and can have recessed upper and lower handling fitting joints in order to provide stronger and space-saving connections between a header and an upper handling fitting, between the upper handling fitting and a stacking post, between the stacking post and a lower handling fitting, and/or between the lower handling fitting and a floor component. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140166678 | DEVICE FOR ASSEMBLY BY ELASTIC INTERLOCKING - An assembly device comprises an external element and an open-loop ring. The external element comprises a tubular part extending along an axis. The open-loop ring is elastically deformable between an open position and a closed position. The external element comprises an assembly part assemblable with the ring by elastic interlocking The assembly part comprises recessed elements and/or projecting elements arranged on an internal wall of the tubular part. The ring comprises first assembly part assemblable with the external element by elastic interlocking when the ring is in the open position, and the second assembly part interlocking with the external element by elastic interlocking when the ring is in the closed position. Such elastic interlocking assembly device allows for the irreversible assembly of the external element with a container neck. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140183203 | Food Storage Insert - The present invention describes a food container insert. The device comprises a silicone insert with multiple holes and feet on the bottom to raise the device off of the base of a food container when positioned therein. The device is placed in the bottom of a food container and facilitates the draining of fluids through the holes thereon, thereby preventing any fruit or food products contained therein from spoiling or becoming overly saturated with fluid. This keeps produce or other food separate from fluid and juices while being stored or served, preventing the same from becoming soggy and enabling the container contents to remain fresh for longer periods of time. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140203030 | BARRIER FOR PREVENTING TAMPERING WITH FUEL STORAGE TANKS - The invention relates to a mechanical barrier which prevents tampering with a filler pipe on an underground storage tank for gasoline, fuel, chemicals, or other valuable liquids. The barrier fits within a cylindrical metal liner that surrounds the filler pipe. The barrier includes two spaced posts with semi-circular brackets at their lower ends, for securement about the filler pipe. An annular plate is secured between the upper ends of the post. A lock fits into a cut-out in the plate. A plunger within the lock is extended through an opening at the upper end of one post to maintain the barrier in locked position around the filler pipe, to prevent unauthorized withdrawal of or tampering with the contents of the tank. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140209620 | Drain Nut - A drain device can include a drain body, a drain nut, and a retaining member. The drain body can include at least one wall forming a cavity, where the at least one wall traverses an aperture in the enclosure, and where the drain body has a top end positioned inside the enclosure and a bottom end positioned outside the enclosure. The drain nut can be mechanically coupled to the drain body and can include a number of extending members extending substantially radially away from the top end of the drain body. Each extending member can have a distal end and a proximal end mechanically coupled to the top end of the drain body. Each extending member can have a length that is greater than a width of the proximal end. The retaining member can be mechanically coupled to the bottom end of the drain body. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140263376 | Accumulator Insert for Use With A Composite Sampling System - Provided is a precisely sized, inert, non-corrosive volumetric insert for a composite gas accumulator dimensionally conforming to the cross-sectional area of the accumulator and having gas mixing channels where one or more of the inserts is deployable to reduce the interior volume of composite gas accumulator for composite sample collection from transfer processing of smaller LNG transport vehicles whereby a standard size accumulator system can be used without the need to maintain extremely high gas pressure to prevent Joule-Thompson condensation. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140367398 | WINE GLASS CHARM - A wine glass charm having an edible portion which may be easily removable or detachable from the remainder of the wine glass charm for consumption while drinking wine. The edible portion may be chocolate, bread, crackers, or other foods commonly paired with wine. In this regard, the edible wine glass charm serves the dual purpose of creating a visual identifier for identifying a user's wine glass, and coupling the food to the wine glass charm to make the food readily available to the user. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20150014336 | ICE CHEST INSERT AND APPARATUS - The present invention provides a food organizing insert for placement within an ice chest. The food organizing insert comprises a top shelf arranged for placing food items, drinks and ice, a bottom shelf attached to the top shelf by way of a plurality of posts, a plurality of threaded plugs designed to secure the plurality of posts in position and a plurality of holes positioned on the top shelf and the bottom shelf to insert the plurality of posts. Each of the plurality of posts is surrounded by a spring and the top shelf is provided with a perforated natural drip dry system on a top surface. The perforated natural drip dry system allows melted ice water to drip from the top shelf. The food organizing insert is placed within the ice chest to maintain the food items, drinks and ice in a chilled condition and elevated above the dirty water. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150014337 | Method and Device for Covering Structures and Other Objects - The disclosed invention provides a non-adhesive, removable cover for concealing the lateral sidewalls of various structures and objects and a method for using said cover. This cover is intended for use on trash receptacles, storage containers, dumpsters, portable toilets, and other structures and objects. The cover can be made from a flexible material and can be printed with graphics to be used for advertisement or decoration on, or camouflage of, the lateral sidewalls of the structure or object, and may incorporate light emitting diodes (LEDs) for illumination. The cover is applied in one step by being pulled over the structure or object and employing integrated constriction means to maintain placement of the cover, wherein the flexible and stretchable material will allow the cover to snugly conform to the shape of the underlying structure or object without the use of adhesives or other attachment hardware. The cover is then easily removed by being pulled off of the object or structure. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150076166 | CONTAINER LINER SYSTEMS - A shipping container liner system for use in the shipping of bulk flowable products is described. The system comprises a specially adapted shipping container liner that is self-supporting without the need of rear-mounted rigid supportive bars to retain the liner within the shipping container during filling and discharge. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150076167 | FOOD CONTAINER STACKING DEVICE AND SYSTEM - A food container stacking device comprising: a horizontal member, with a first longitudinal side, a second longitudinal side, a top surface, and a bottom surface, a first corner, second corner, third corner, and fourth corner; the food container stacking device configured to lay on the top surface of a first food container, and further configure to support a second food container on the top surface, thereby allowing for the stacking of the first and second food containers. A food container stacking system, comprising: a first food container; a first food container stacking device configured to lay on the top surface of the first food container, the first food container stacking device comprising: a horizontal member, with a first longitudinal sinusoidal shaped side, a second longitudinal sinusoidal shaped side, a top surface, and a bottom surface, a first corner, second corner, third corner, and fourth corner; a first pin removeably attachable to the first hole, and extending from the bottom surface; a second pin removeably attachable to the second hole, and extending from the bottom surface; a third pin removeably attachable to the third hole, and extending from the bottom surface; a fourth pin removeably attachable to the fourth hole, and extending from the bottom surface, where the first and second pins are configured to lay outside of the perimeter of the first food container, and where the third and fourth pins are configured to lay outside of the perimeter of the first food container, on an opposite side of the first food container. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150083738 | JAW RESTRAINT - A jaw restraint is provided to temporarily secure an anvil assembly relative to a cartridge assembly during shipping. The jaw restraint generally includes a body portion having an upper arm for releasably securing the anvil assembly and a lower arm for releasably securing the cartridge assembly. An inwardly projection is provided between the upper and lower arms. The anvil assembly is secured between the upper arm and the inwardly directed projection and the cartridge assembly is secured between the lower arm of the inwardly directed projection. One or more finger members extending proximally from the body portion may be provided to facilitate biasing the upper arm away from the lower arm to release the anvil and cartridge assemblies from the jaw restraint. The jaw restraint may be provided with structure for engagement with shipping packaging. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150090729 | Shaving can protector - A flexible sleeve fits over the bottom of the shaving cream can to protect it from moisture. The flexible sleeve would further feature a plurality of high-friction bead structures around the rim of the bottom surface of the base, which would prevent slippage on wet surfaces. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150129599 | Beverage Container Identifier - A beverage container identifier that is for marking ones beverage container. The beverage container identifier sits straddled on top of the rim of the beverage container. The shape being optional in design sits atop the rim of the beverage container so that said beverage container is recognizable. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20160137349 | Stem Pop - A stem pops for round or hexagonal stemware that can be attached and removed to the stem of the stemware for the purpose of decoration. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160143465 | STEMWARE MARKING SYSTEM - A marking system emboding a removable stemware marking apparatus is provided. The marking apparatus may include a wire frame having a linear body portion extending from an upper section to an opposing lower section. The upper portion may form an arcuate hook defining an upper loop, while the lower portion may form a helical shape defining a lower and a base loop, wherein the loops are concentrically disposed orthogonal of the body portion. Each loop is adapted to securely engage the stem of a stemware glass so that the body portion is disposed along but offset from the stem. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160159517 | COLLAPSIBLE BIN RUNNER REPLACEMENT - An apparatus is for a damaged collapsible bin having a damaged fork-lift entry structure. The apparatus includes a replacement structural member configured to have structural integrity. The apparatus also includes a replacement connection member operatively extending from the replacement structural member. The replacement connection member is configured to be operatively attached to the damaged fork-lift entry structure in such a way that the damaged collapsible bin is operatively redeployed as a repaired collapsible bin. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160175747 | BUCKET EXTENSION | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160176575 | Product Tag with Expandable Loop and Sachet | 06-23-2016 |
