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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7931166 | Container cap A cap device for use with a container or bottle includes adjacent first and second portions, each portion including a structure different than the other for accessing the contents of a container. The first portion may include an opening, such as a straw opening or p... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7913869 | Container cap A cap device for use with a container or bottle includes a spout portion having a trough defining an access hole. The cap device includes a drinking implement coupled to the trough and pivotal between retracted and extended configurations, the drinking implement cov... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7913867 | Lid, in particular for a disposable cup A lid for a cup which provides for use of a beverage bag unit comprising a beverage bag and a drawstring connected to the beverage bag, the lid comprising: a flange for attachment to a cup; and a body unit comprising a body section including an aperture through whic... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7913868 | Triple-flap container closure A flapper cap container closure including a cover-lid having a first flap hinged to the cap and to second and third flaps overlying the apertures of its web, whereby depressing the first flap automatically positions the second and third flaps to depress and seal off... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7909195 | Two-piece container lid assembly A two-piece lid is provided and includes a base portion defining at least two openings of differing sizes and a single cover portion connected to the base for covering the openings. At least one opening is constructed as to maximize the size of the opening. A confec... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7337497 | Magnetic hinge A magnetic hinge defining a hinge axis includes first and second hinge plates of non-magnetic material and first and second magnets disposed therein, respectively, for movement therewith. The plates are generally parallel and independently pivotable about the hinge ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7334698 | Protective container for an ampoule A protective sleeve for an ampoule having an elastic sidewall, a proximal end and a distal end is disclosed. The elastic sidewall has an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface defines a chamber adapted for receiving the ampoule. The proximal end has a... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7278546 | Removable cover assembly with pivoting covers and hoisting pins A removable cover assembly for a refuse container has a frame with pivotable plastic covers and retractable hoisting pins, which can be utilized using the same hoisting apparatus as is used for the refuse container. ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7275650 | Method and apparatus for storing grease A double walled container is provided by an inner container that is fitted within an outer container. End flaps are provided on the outer container for engaging the inner container and closing the gap between the inner container and the outer container. The method i... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7261217 | Tamper evident multiple door closure A server lid for a container with an integral tear strip tamper evident feature. A tear strip for the tamper evident feature is molded as an adjunct to a base member which forms the closure. The tear strip is joined to the base by at least one frangible web, and hin... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7258255 | Closure for a container A closure for a container includes a base having a first end configured for mounting on a container and a second end enclosed by a top portion. The container includes a first projection extending from an outside wall. The top portion includes a platform having at le... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7255241 | Beverage container with straw A straw adapter 2 is removably disposed in the opening of a beverage container 1, and a straw 22 is attached to the straw adapter 2. A straw cap 12 is mounted on the straw adapter 2, for covering the straw attached to the st... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7252207 | Liner support for a container such as a garbage can This invention relates to an internal support or support frame for a liner used to protect the inside surface of a container from coming in contact with the contents to be deposited therein. For example, garbage can liners are provided to protect the inside surfaces... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7234221 | Method of closing a partition opening A closure for an opening through a partition includes a flange having first and second surfaces and a first extension on a first edge, the flange having a perimeter greater than the opening perimeter. A barrier protrudes from the first surface of the flange and is s... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7195137 | Self return teeter tauter lid A self-return teeter tauter lid assembly (10) includes a cap (12), a release lever (14) and a spring (16) operatively coupled thereto. The cap (12) has a self-gripping handle (18), a top face (20), a sip and vent port... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7192070 | Vehicle console with armrest extension A console for a vehicle includes a body defining a compartment and an opening therein. The console further includes a lid configured to cover the opening. The lid includes an armrest portion. A separate armrest extension is movably mounted relative to the body and t... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7166800 | Macroencapsulation container having both releasable and permanent sealing means A macroencapsulation container having in combination an inner container member with an inner lid member and an inner body member, and an outer container member with an outer lid member and an outer body member, the inner container member being composed of a thermopl... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7121438 | Multiple lid closure with open lid retention feature A dispensing closure system is provided with two or more dispensing apertures and two or more pivotable lids. Each lid can be selectively opened and retained in a fully opened orientation. In a preferred form of the invention, the lids are incorporated in a top that... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7121027 | Decorative trash receptacle system An apparatus for an indoor-outdoor decorative trash receptacle system that allows a user to decorate or personalize a trash receptacle 12 or the like with permanent or interchangeable graphic images 14 or insignia. The system decorates a receptacle ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7114627 | Tamper evident multiple door closure A server lid for a container with an integral tear strip tamper evident feature is presented. A tear strip for the tamper evident feature is molded as an adjunct to a base member which forms the closure. The tear strip is joined to the base by at least one frangible... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7100790 | Spill-resistant metered flow cap for a cup A spill-resistant cap has an annular sidewall, a center portion, a plurality of spaced apart openings, and a plurality of baffles formed over the plurality of spaced apart openings. The annular sidewall has a lip engaging portion adapted for engaging a cup, and a lo... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7101280 | Grain tank cover for an agricultural harvester A grain tank for an agricultural harvester has an extension assembly to enable the volume of the tank to be increased. The extension assembly comprises two pairs of mutually opposed panels that are movable relative to the tank between a lowered position in which the... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7100806 | Condiment shaker A condiment shaker includes a flip top lid having pins configured to travel through dispensing openings in the shaker top. ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7080751 | Removable liner coupled to a receptacle for collection of debris A complete cleaning of a container is achieved by the use of a removable polyethylene liner which removes all debris and avoids contact of the debris with the container at all times. Therefore cleanup of the container is quick, easy and simple. The liner is preforme... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7051896 | Opening assembly A opening assembly (10) suitable for use on a can for containing carbonated beverages. The assembly (10) comprises a main part (14) with an oval opening (16). A flange (18) is provided around the underside of the opening (16... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7040529 | Drop box for isolating received items A mail drop box for isolating mail deposited therein having a closable, removable container inside the box for receiving mail and has an opening in the top. A plurality of mail transmitting chutes each having a deposit port at its upper end and an exit port at its l... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7032756 | Container The present invention relates to containers, and more specifically, to plastic containers. The containers described herein may be applied to any use, but they are particularly useful for storing paint. ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7025224 | Cap for beverage can A cap is provided for covering an opening in a soda can. The cap may include a depression and a peripheral flange connected to the depression. The peripheral flange may at least partially surround the depression. The depression may be adapted to fit into an opening ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7021481 | Container lid with multiple openings A lid for use with a container may include a panel and a first dispensing opening on the panel. The lid may also include a first closure on the panel, where the first closure may include a second dispensing opening. The first closure may be configured to at least pa... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7021482 | Tamper evident multiple door closure A server lid for a container with an integral tear strip tamper evident feature. A tear strip for the tamper evident feature is molded as an adjunct to a base member which forms the closure. The tear strip is joined to the base by at least one frangible web, and hin... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7011210 | Magnetic tape cassette case In a magnetic tape cassette case including an accommodating portion, a lid portion and a connecting portion for connecting the accommodating portion and the lid portion. The case has movement preventing member capable of accommodating magnetic tape cassettes having ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7007830 | Closure for a container A closure for a container includes a base with at least one opening for dispensing a material from the container and a cover coupled atop the base. The cover includes at least one flap that is movable between an open position for dispensing the material and a closed... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6929142 | Removable hatch cover for an internal floating roof manway A hatch cover for deployment over a hatchway formed in a floating roof liquid storage tank permits rapid loading and unloading of inspection or maintenance equipment and minimizes vapor emissions from the tank. The portable hatch cover has two base plates movably co... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6923333 | Tamper resistant plastic industrial container with pail, cover and pour spout closure The present invention is an improved plastic industrial container which may be used for packaging, shipping and dispersing a variety of liquids while protecting the contents from tampering and theft. The container is manufactured in components which include a pail b... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6902077 | Container A container for wetted wipes, comprising a container body with at least one opening, a stationary cover being fitted on, or integrated to said container body, said stationary cover comprising at least one dispensing opening through which the container contents is re... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6843387 | Cover for desiccant dispenser A cover for a desiccant dispenser is mounted over an opening of a bucket-shaped container containing a plurality of desiccant bags. The cover includes a hard main plate having a taking-out bore for insertion of a hand to take out the desiccant bags, and one elastic ... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6763964 | One hand openable lid for beverage container A leak proof lid for a beverage container has a rocker arm which may be moved between open and closed positions by one hand. The lid is provided with drinking and venting apertures and respective basins within the lid. The rocker arm includes venting and drinking se... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6763963 | Removable case and method for opening and closing a pressurized can provided with a frangible obturator A method and device for opening a drink can provided with a frangible obturator which can be pushed back inside the can using a tongue that is fixed in a horizontal position in the middle of the lid by means of a rivet on which the tongue can pivot as a lever to pro... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6761278 | Ambidextrous console lid An ambidextrous lid assembly that allows a lid to be opened from either side of a compartment is disclosed. The lid assembly includes at least a first frame member adapted to be pivotally attached proximate the compartment opening. The first frame member has an open... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6691901 | Closure for a container A retainer is disclosed for a closure for a container, having a base portion and flaps for covering and uncovering dispensing openings. The retainer includes an interface coupled to the flap and configured to provide an interference with the base and a me... | 02/17/2004 |
