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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8225952 | 3D tumbler structure The present invention provides a 3D tumbler structure including an inner tumbler body, made of a transparent material, having an accommodating space therein; a metallic painting layer, coated on the outer surface of the inner tumbler body, wherein when at least one ... | 07/24/2012 |
| 8033412 | Double-wall decorative drinking vessel A double-walled drinking vessel, e.g., a tumbler, is described that is constructed of a downwardly tapered outer wall with a bottom and a continuous side wall with an upper rim; a inner wall with a bottom and a continuous side wall with an upper rim, the inner wall ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7371432 | Process for making a metal-polymer composite having an irradiated polymer coating A process for making a metal-polymer composites suitable for shaping into container end panels having improved resistance to feathering and angel hair formation. A polymer coating is applied to a metal sheet. The polymer coating includes at least one cured polymer s... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7368057 | Method and system for removing residual water from excess washcoat by ultrafiltration A washcoat coating composition is disclosed that includes at least one water insoluble organic solvent and at least one polymer, such as an epoxy acrylic copolymer. A method of removing residual water from a mixture of residual water and washcoat using ultrafiltrati... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7364047 | Tubular, especially can-shaped, receptacle for the accommodation of fluids, a method of manufacture, and use Tubular, especially can-shaped, receptacle for the accommodation of fluids, especially drinks, with a tubular body and a base and top section attached to this, wherein the top section is constructed in the shape of a shoulder and is suitable for attaching a closure ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7357863 | Container for inhibiting microbial growth in liquid nutrients A fluid container and method for inhibiting the growth of microbes in liquid nutrient in a container, the container having an interior surface having a metal-ion sequestering agent and antimicrobial agent for inhibiting growth of microbes in the liquid nutrient.... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7306113 | Drinking container with exterior shell A portable drinking container is provided. The drinking container comprises a drinking vessel, a separate skirt around the drinking vessel and a foam material located in a second cavity between the skirt and the drinking vessel. The drinking vessel has a sidewall de... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7303086 | Disposable containers for prepare, storage and serving infant formula The present invention provides infant and toddler feeding and liquid food storing systems. Disposable containers and infant feeding assemblies are provided for preparing, storing, and serving a liquid food or other beverage to children or other subjects having speci... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7290679 | Foldable air insulating sleeve A foldable air insulating sleeve for insulating beverage and food containers is herein provided. More particularly, the foldable air insulating sleeve secures a cup in a manner that leaves a pocket of air surrounding the cup. This provides for improved temperature r... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7264132 | Box-like container with an interpenetrating structure and process for the realization thereof A box-like hollow body, particularly a container of various shapes and size, comprising at least an inner hollow body 3 and an outer hollow body 2, interpenetrating with each other so as to create an integral structure with particular characteristics o... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7258786 | Container for inhibiting microbial growth in liquid nutrients A fluid container and method for inhibiting the growth of microbes in liquid nutrient in a container, the container having an interior surface having a metal-ion sequestering agent for removing a designated metal ion from the liquid nutrient for inhibiting growth of... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7258787 | Bottle and cap assembly A fluid container and method for inhibiting the growth of microbes in liquid nutrient in a container, the container having an interior surface having a metal-ion sequestering agent for removing a designated metal ion from the liquid nutrient for inhibiting growth of... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7195805 | Heat insulating paper cups A heat insulating paper cup having an improved seal. The cup can include a body member having an inside surface and an outside surface, and a bottom panel member having a upper surface and a bottom surface. The body member is coated (or in some instances partially c... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7179376 | Method and system for removing residual water from excess washcoat by ultrafiltration A washcoat coating composition is disclosed that includes at least one water insoluble organic solvent and at least one polymer, such as an epoxy acrylic copolymer. A method of removing residual water from a mixture of residual water and washcoat using ultrafiltrati... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7152766 | Metal re-sealable beverage container with pour spout An all-metal beverage can with a pour spout is disclosed. The can includes a can body for containing a beverage and a closure member. The closure contains a metal pour spout and a cap covering the pour spout. The pour spout and cap are in a recessed condition within... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7038181 | Microwave beverage and food preparation apparatus A microwave beverage and food preparation apparatus that, in one embodiment, converts a common fluid vessel such as a cup, mug, or bowl into a whistling kettle. A user places a lid having an alarm on a vessel containing liquid to be heated in a microwave. A member m... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7029752 | Plastic container for liquid medicine and method of storing and recovering liquid medicine A plastic container for liquid medicine, which, concerning the effective components of liquid medicine, is capable of prevention of deterioration in quality due to mixing of oxygen and water vapor, prevention of variation in concentration due to water volatilization... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7017773 | Waste container A waste container provides at least one protrusion spaced below a lip extending radially outwardly from an upper edge of the waste container. The at least one protrusion is spaced below the lip to permit a gripper from an automatic lifter to grasp the waste containe... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7011728 | Container-labeling and-printing synchronization apparatus and process An apparatus for printing and labeling an object such as a container is provided. The apparatus includes a printer and a label applicator. The object is presented to both the printer and the label applicator during processing. ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6989198 | Multi-layer structure A multi-layer structure excellent in the barrier properties against alcohol gasoline, particularly hydrocarbon components, and also excellent in the interlayer adhesion, low-temperature impact resistance, heat resistance and chemical resistance is provided. The stra... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6928717 | Site furnishings receptacle and method A receptacle includes a base and a cylindrical or annular sidewall attached to the base and extending above the base to an open upper end. The sidewall and base define an interior of the receptacle to receive items. The sidewall includes one or more rigid plates spa... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6924044 | Tin-silver coatings The present invention relates to improved coatings for electrical or electronic connectors such as contacts or terminals used in automotive applications. Coatings in accordance with the present invention preferably comprise binary tin-silver coatings consisting of m... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6923549 | Container with illuminated interior visual display An illuminated message or design is displayed on the surface of an inner container for viewing through an outer container. Light emitting diodes are placed under the outer container, and near its perimeter, allowing the light to be directly introduced into the perip... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6908651 | Stock material for container body of insulating paper container, insulating paper container and process for making them An insulating paper container's body has a low m.p. thermoplastic synthetic resin film laminated on its outer wall surface and a compatibly expansile ink applied to the outer surface either as a primer or as indicia to provide stock material improved in its printabi... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6851579 | Collapsible bag for dispensing liquids and method A collapsible bag for dispensing liquids which includes at least one sheet sealed to define an enclosure and a fitment (spout) attached to the enclosure and out through which liquid in the enclosure is dispensed. An interior surface of the one or more sheets has an ... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6846529 | Low density paperboard articles The invention provides a low density paperboard material for use in producing an insulated container, and is especially well-suited for making cups. The paperboard material comprises a paperboard web including wood fibers and expanded microspheres, and has a relativ... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6763962 | Container with double layers made of different materials A container with double layers includes a metallic outer layer having through holes on a surrounding portion, and a plastic inner layer formed directly over an inner side of the outer layer by means of injection molding with a mold; the mold is shaped such that thre... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6740378 | Multilayer polymeric/zero valent material structure for enhanced gas or vapor barrier and uv barrier and method for making same The coated multilayer structure comprising a polymeric base layer, a zero valent material barrier layer, and a top coat on the zero valent material barrier layer, the top coat comprising a soluble compound capable of reducing the permeability of the multilayer struc... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6739470 | Container An object of the present invention is to provide an insulated container which provides a high level of safety, which can be manufactured at a low cost, and which is aesthetically attractive and appealing to enjoy a variety of changes. ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6729534 | Blank for a disposable thermally insulated container A container blank comprises at least one substrate layer made of disposable material and at least one film layer disposed substantially over the substrate layer and having at least one portion adapted to shrink away from the substrate layer upon application of heat.... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6720052 | Multilayer polymeric/inorganic oxide structure with top coat for enhanced gas or vapor barrier and method for making same The coated multilayer structure comprising a polymeric base layer, an inorganic oxide gas barrier layer on a surface of the polymeric base layer, and a top coat on the inorganic oxide gas barrier layer, the top coat comprising a soluble compound capable of reducing ... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6607097 | Collapsible bag for dispensing liquids and method A collapsible bag for dispensing liquids which includes at least one sheet sealed to define an enclosure and a fitment (spout) attached to the enclosure and out through which liquid in the enclosure is dispensed. An interior surface of the one or more she... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6536657 | Disposable thermally insulated cup and method for manufacturing the same A disposable cup comprises a side wall having an outer surface, an inner surface, and at least one air pocket formed on the inner surface. The air pockets are formed by shrink film being adhered to the inner surface in at least one pattern and adapted to ... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6505752 | Vacuum insulated coffee server A coffee server for serving brewed coffee is insulated with a partial vacuum pulled in a void (36) between the walls of an outer vessel (20) and an inner vessel (32). The outer and inner vessels are fabricated of metal and have a top narrow neck opening (... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6479115 | Container with recycled plastic A container incorporating post-consumer recycled ("PCR") plastic and a method of making that type of container. The container utilizes a layer of polypropylene or EVOH or a film of fluorinated polyethylene toward the interior from the recycled plastic to ... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6474498 | Thermally insulated containers for liquids Containers for liquids, commonly dispensed for consumption at a temperature below ambient (such as chilled soft drinks cans) can be maintained for extended periods below ambient, after they have been dispensed from a refrigerated container, by providing a... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6364149 | Fluid container with a thermally responsive insulating side wall A self-insulating fluid container having a novel thermally responsive side wall is disclosed. The side wall is constituted of multiple layers that thermally respond to the presence of fluid of at least a predetermined temperature in the fluid container in... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6349841 | Box-like container with an interpenetrating structure and process for the realization thereof A box-like hollow body, particularly a container of various shapes and size, comprising at least an inner hollow body 3 and an outer hollow body 2, interpenetrating with each other so as to create an integral structure with particular characteristics of m... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6302290 | Container sealing assembly The sealing structure (S) for a container (C) provided with an opening (O) comprises a sheet (F) welded around the edge of the opening, this sheet (F) consisting of at least three layers, namely a welding layer (1) pressed against and welded as a bead (4)... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6277454 | Syntactic foam insulated container A single walled container for storing hot or cold foods or liquids having a layer of insulation comprised of void containing particles held together with a binder applied to the outer part of the sidewall. The insulation layer provides a controlled amount... | 08/21/2001 |
