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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6325229 | Container coil having multiple discreet compartments An ensemble of discrete containers wherein each of the containers is spiral wound along a common axis, so as to provide a symmetrical geometric form or ensemble comprising a novelty item, a toy or packaging ensemble for related products/materials. In one ... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6315126 | Tray Tray is engineered for receiving food, in particular on board aeroplanes, vehicles or other transport means, wherein the tray comprises a tray body, on which a first receiving surface for receiving food is formed, and a receiving part extending above the ... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6302078 | Two-stroke internal combustion engine with an additional engine-oil lubricating system A two-cycle internal combustion engine (10) with additional engine oil lubrication system comprises a fuel tank (11) which can be filled with fuel through a filling opening which can be closed with a fuel tank cap (13), as well as an engine oil tank (12) ... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6296541 | Toy capsule A toy capsule for containing toys and for constructing structures has an upper portion and a lower portion with wherein the upper and lower portions are detachably connected at their respective open ends thereby defining a closed container when the open e... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6276550 | Storage container and stack of such containers This invention relates to a storage container and to a stack of such containers, and in particular to a container for the storage of a number of similarly-sized articles such as compact disks or the like. According to the invention there is provided a sto... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6276549 | Modular container that can be interconnected, for multiple uses Modular containers that can be interconnected, for multiple uses of the type that, forming a bottle or similar thing, of structure and materials usually developed for their disposal, essentially includes a bottom and lateral walls finished in a top wall. ... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6250490 | Container Containers which can support like containers to form a stack each includes formations which interengage to allow a security tag to be introduced, to lock the containers against unauthorized separation. This makes a stack sufficiently secure and sufficient... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6244065 | Container and method for refrigerating a product The present invention provides a device for containing and a method of refrigerating, heating, and storing. The device comprises at least two containers each having a continuously formed rounded surface running from a bottom plane to a medial perimeter. T... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6237796 | Combination chemical carrier and bucket device A combination chemical carrier device and bucket includes a compartmented chemical carrier for carrying a plurality of containers containing chemicals and products used in cleaning operations. The combination chemical carrier and bucket device also includ... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6234333 | Reclosable container The reclosable container (1), adapted to reduce the risk of contamination of the substance contained therein, comprises a hollow body (2) provided with a dispensing mouth (15) which can be plugged through respective detachable closure elements (4, 20, 23)... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6230969 | Food container and sauce reservoir arrangement A food container having a sauce container coupled thereto is disclosed. The food container includes an open top adapted for received food articles. The sauce container also includes an open top. Coupling structure suited for yielding either a detachable o... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6221027 | Modular allergy testing apparatus An allergen testing pick for receipt in the open top end of a vial of allergen and including a neck for close fit with the top end of such vial. The pick includes a stem depending downwardly from such neck and is formed with a plurality of sharp tines. A ... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6216901 | Package dispenser According to the present invention, a holder is provided comprising three individual units adapted to contain materials which are related. The units are locked together with a permanent top. The individual units are proportioned to each occupy one-third o... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6209740 | Sectored tool stow tray The present invention relates to a portable tray for placement atop a conventional oil drain barrel assembly in which the tray comprises three separate but interchangeable sector elements that are each preferably formed by a plastic extrusion process, dis... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6206218 | Nested containers The present invention relates to nested containers including a first container having a handle extending outwardly from the side wall thereof and at least one recess formed by the handle and adjacent side wall of the first container. At least one second c... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6199694 | Paint brush protection sheath A paint brush protection device in the form of a sheath is configured for containing the bristles and the ferrule portion of a paint brush, for keeping the bristles in proper shape and alignment. The sheath has a bristle-holding portion with an expansible... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6179146 | Double chambered container The present invention is generally directed to a container having first and second hollow chambers attached to a top. The first chamber has a helical surface that can be placed adjacent to a corresponding helical surface of the second chamber. The top can... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6170662 | Prize delivery system with associated package By providing a prize awarding system which is secretly incorporated into a multi-packed product or assembly, a unique prize delivery system is realized. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the prize award system incorporates a separate, ... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6161696 | Transparent container and base apparatus A base and a plurality of containers is described. The base may have a plurality of receptacles, each of the plurality of receptacles having a first dimension. Each of the plurality of containers may correspond to one of the plurality of receptacles. Each... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6149872 | Modular reagent cartridge 52350626 The invention concerns a modular reagent cartridge (10) which includes a plurality of reagent containers (12 to 18) directly interconnected by integrally formed coupling devices (22). The connection is brought about by form-locking rail guides.... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6145682 | Modifying structures for a foldable storage crate, and method of using same An open frame structure for attaching to a storage crate in place of an end wall thereof including a base member, two side bars, and a restraining member. The two side bars are attached to opposite ends of the base member and disposed substantially transv... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6143250 | Multi-vessel container for testing fluids A multiple vessel container for testing fluids comprises a gap part formed to have a width smaller than the caliber of a front end portion of a liquid sucking/discharging line. The gap part has a shape capable of aspirating and discharging all liquid thro... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6138864 | Utility closure for mud bucket A utility closure for a mud bucket or the like has a rigid bar, a tool holder connected to the bar, a hinge having a leaf carried by the bar and a leaf fastened to a lid, and a releasable fastener for securing the bar, mediately or immediately to the buck... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6123214 | Multiple chambered container A container presenting multiple compartments is provided wherein separable container sections are joined to provide a single container capable of holding multiple different substances and while maintaining separation between the substances.... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6116449 | Strip of containers for liquids or pastes A strip of containers for liquids, pastes or powders. The containers may be used for pharmaceutical, diagnostic, cosmetic or similar uses. The series of containers are closed at one end and have a removable plug at the other end. The containers are joined... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6102228 | Device for connecting multiple isocontainers A device for connecting two or more ISO type containers (101, 102). A support (401, 451) is arranged at each container (101a, 102a) to encircle an equivalent aperture (10) of each container to establish a land surface (402, 452) facing the internal cavity... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6102233 | Container A container (10) suitable for mounting on the neck of a bottle or other vessel having an annular abutment surface formed thereon and for containing a gift item consists of first and second wall sections (12,14) which are fixed together to form a generally... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6102232 | Expandable modular container system An expandable modular container system. A plurality of coupling pads supporting container modules are disposed between two supporting stands, wherein the coupling pads and supporting stands are coupled together, and the supporting stands are provided with... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6098828 | Method to solicit funds A method of solicitation of funds to be used by an organization for the purchase of medicine, food or similar goods comprising the steps of: placing in a public location at least two physically bonded canisters, the first canister being larger than the se... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6095362 | Combination box for holding articles made of metals A combination box is intended for use in holding articles of metals and is composed of a main container of a polygonal construction, and a plurality of auxiliary containers which are fastened with the outer walls of the main container. The main container ... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6092684 | Connectable cases and the manufacturing method thereof A connectable case and method of forming the connectable case from a synthetic resin plate. The case includes a bottom panel, four side-wall panels each extending from a respective side of the bottom panel and a flap panel extending from the side of at le... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6089373 | Containers An open-topped container (which may be lidded) is generally rectangular, having long sides (12) and short sides (14). The outer surfaces of the walls (12, 14) are provided with formations, at locations (20), which may engage formations on an adjacent like... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6086473 | Coin processing device with improved coin storage system A coin processing device has a coin storage system including a plurality of coin tubes, linking devices formed on each of the coin tubes that inter-link adjacent coin tubes. The coin tubes are separately formed and detachably inter-linked with one another... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6085908 | Package dispenser According to the present invention, a holder is provided comprising three individual units adapted to contain materials which are related. The units are locked together with a permanent top. The individual units are proportioned to each occupy one-third o... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6076700 | Condiment container with clip A condiment container with clip for attaching to the side of a food container such as a French-fry box or a sandwich container of the type typically used in fast food restaurants. The condiment container includes a bottom wall with a perimeter side wall u... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6073737 | Luggage system for detachably securing and transporting multiple luggage pieces A luggage system for detachably securing and transporting multiple luggage pieces in a side-by-side arrangement. The luggage system has at least a first luggage piece and a second luggage piece, each having a generally oblong rectangular configuration wit... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6062411 | Apparatus for organizing articles inside a portable cooler A cooler insert for organizing articles inside a cooler. The insert is adapted for receiving tubular members. The tubular members are sized to hold beverage containers such as two liter bottles and the like. The insert provides an interconnecting structur... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6059135 | Safety container for storing items A safety container is described which can simultaneously store and secure containers of liquid and solid medications without any mingling of the two types of medications occurring. The safety container can also store and secure medical equipment and suppl... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6059138 | Slotted cup holder The present invention provides a slotted cup holder having multiple slots that is adapted to accommodate a variety of beverage container shapes. The cup holder comprises a cylindrical body having two elongated lateral slots for a cup handle, a semi-circul... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6059108 | Wrench organizer for a toolbox A tool organizer includes a support base having a vertical wall structure including a pair of opposed end walls and a pair of opposed, parallel sidewalls. The vertical wall is constructed and arranged on the vertical support base to form a tray having a s... | 05/09/2000 |