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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7980414 | Produce packaging system enabling improved drainage for hydrocooling A produce packaging system incorporates a container having ample top ventilation enabling efficient ingress of cooling water into container to cool produce contained inside. The container also having a sloped bottom for draining water toward a bottom vent and out of... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7938292 | Modified paint can with thumb hole A paint can with a thumb hole disposed therein as an aid in holding such paint can in one hand. The thumb hole has a different shape when designed for use with a gallon can as opposed to the thumb hole when designed for use with a quart can or smaller. ... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7441673 | Material handling container with card holder A container with a base from which first and second pairs of spaced-apart, opposed sidewalls project to collectively form a storage compartment. An upper rim is positioned on the sidewalls for engaging and supporting the base of another container. The lower rim is p... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7431312 | Basket Stackable basket (1) of those used in self-service shops and/or supermarkets, easy to use and adaptable to different users, that ensures the required hygiene when stacked and basically is provided, in addition to a conventional hinged handle, with a telescopi... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7428976 | Method for making mesh containers with a rail and mesh container formed therefrom The present invention is directed to a method of forming a container comprising forming a basket portion of metal mesh material and a rail connected to the basket portion. The rail extends substantially outwardly from the outer surface of the basket portion and the ... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7422120 | Colander bowl and server The present invention provides a colander serving bowl having an outer shell with an open bottom, a movable sealing plate with upwardly extending support arms that ride on inclined surfaces on the rim of the outer shell, and a perforated inner shell supported on the... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7370491 | Method and apparatus for water dispensing systems within a refrigerator A fluid storage tank includes a wall defining a cavity therewithin. An inlet opening is formed through the wall and provides communication between a fluid source and the cavity. A projection and at least one obstruction are positioned within the cavity. The projecti... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7364048 | Cheese server A cheese server including a flat serving tray with an upwardly domed closure mountable thereover and including an enlarged vent opening generally parallel to and aligned over the tray with the vent opening closed by a removable vent panel having multiple openings th... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7353950 | Container A nestable container has a bottom and four peripheral walls extending upwardly from said bottom. At least a portion of the four peripheral walls extends outwardly from the container bottom such that the angle between said container bottom and said portion of said op... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7281650 | Beverage cup A beverage cup that is constructed to be inexpensive and disposable with the beverage cup having an anti-slip exterior surface. The anti-slip exterior surface can be constructed of a foam coating or constructed by placing a mass of small holes through a corrugated l... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7270245 | Mesh container, system using mesh containers, and method for making mesh containers The present invention is directed to a container comprising a first piece of mesh material and at least one separate second piece of mesh material. The first piece of mesh is bent to form a bottom wall and a first pair of sidewalls. The second piece of material form... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7252269 | Asymmetrical low-profile bulkhead An asymmetrical bulkhead for a pressure vessel, tank or other storage facility is disclosed. The bulkhead is configured so that there is a high region extending past a cylindrical portion of the vessel on one side of the bulkhead, with a contour of the bulkhead tran... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7234598 | Material handling container with card holder A container that has a base from which first and second pairs of spaced-apart, opposed sidewalls project to collectively form a storage compartment. An upper rim is positioned on the sidewall for engaging and supporting the base of another container. The lower rim i... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7222745 | Plastic boxes and methods for making same A box includes a base having a substantially rectangular perimeter. A pair of side walls and a pair of end walls extend upward from the perimeter of the base to form a box bottom having rounded corners and vertices. The box bottom includes a mouth at the top thereof... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7207460 | Laundry basket with knuckle protection A laundry basket includes a bottom wall and a contiguous sidewall extending up from the bottom wall that defines an interior of basket. A first handle is attached to the contiguous sidewall and includes a first grip and a first knuckle guard that is disposed spaced ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7175071 | Secure package receptacle A secure package receptacle comprising a parallelepiped box having a flushly fitted lockable access door hingedly attached within the front of the box, a recessed handle within the access door, a lid pivotally secured and flushly fitted to the box top, the lid bevel... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7093734 | Tray with side recesses and channels for gas transfer Packaging methods and apparatus for bonding a lidding web to a tray web, characterized in that the lidding web is placed under tension in both the longitudinal and lateral directions before being bonded to a tray web. A tray web having recesses and channels that for... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7081263 | Disposable brew basket for electric coffee maker A method includes the steps of: providing an electric coffee brewing machine; providing a single-use, disposable brew basket, inserting the disposable brew basket into the electric coffee brewing machine; brewing a single cup of coffee with the electric coffee brewi... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7077283 | Trash can assembly A trash can assembly has a shell, a liner fitted inside the shell, a lid fitted over the top end of the shell, a foot pedal positioned adjacent the bottom end of the shell, a link assembly coupling the foot pedal and the lid, and a support block provided adjacent th... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7073682 | Snap assembly dishwasher basket A dishwasher silverware basket is provided with a cage and a back wall which are snap-fit together. The cage includes a front wall, opposite side walls, and a bottom wall. The cage and back wall are both provided with mating hooks and openings which snap-fit togethe... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7055707 | Peelably laminated blow-molded containers A blow-molded container includes an outer layer of a synthetic resin, which forms the outer shell of a finite shape; an inner layer of a flexible synthetic resin, which is peelably laminated with the outer layer and forms an inner bag; and a pair of adhered zones of... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7044326 | Nestable aluminum container and lid This invention concerns an aluminum alloy container and lid for transportation and handling of perishable products. It combines the ability to provide improved temperature control for the product, and in addition is reusable, nestable and recyclable. This container ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7032766 | Receptacle A receptacle is disclosed. The receptacle includes a lower portion, an upper portion, and a passage provided in the upper portion in communication with the lower portion. An end is provided above the passage providing a closed section. An aperture provided in a side... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7007802 | Produce carrying trays and method of cooling produce in a five-down configuration A method and apparatus for cooling produce contained in ventilated trays arranged in a five-down configuration on a pallet. The ventilated trays according to the present invention have openings that correspond to fluid passageways in contained clamshells in order to... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6976600 | Blow-molded container that is peelably laminated A blow-molded container of this invention comprises: an outer layer (11) of a synthetic resin, which forms the outer shell of a finite shape; an inner layer (12) of a flexible synthetic resin, which is peelably laminated with the outer layer (11... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6949190 | Device combining 3 functions in one for washing, serving and storing berries, grapes, and other fruits A device for washing, serving and storing berries, grapes and other fruits, etc. has a first container provided with a plurality of throughgoing openings so that when berries, grapes and other fruits, etc. are deposited in an interior of the first container and wate... | 09/27/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6827913 | Modular sterilization tray systems for medical instruments A sterilization tray system which comprises an outer box-like case having holes in the case bottom wall through which steam or other sterilant may circulate through the case. Pairs of brackets are affixed vertically to opposite the case side and/or end walls. A plur... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6793074 | Two-door chainsaw case with separate scabbard A chainsaw case for a chainsaw having a bar is provided. The case includes a base having a lower, a rear, and two end walls, one of the end walls having a slot therein. A front member is pivotally connected to the base and is pivotable from a closed position toward ... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6666348 | Container assembly The container assembly is adapted for high speed packaging of perishable items. The container is formed with ribbed walls to add rigidity to the structure. The reinforcing ribs are perforated to allow air to circulate through the packaged goods. The ribs ... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6662965 | 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... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6612124 | Simplified food-preparation table with easy accessibility of temperature-protected food A food-preparation table includes (a) a table base (18) having a top member (20) with a top surface (16) and pan-receiving space(s) (22) beneath the top member holding thermally-useful air, and pan-supporting surfaces (14) adjacent to the space(s), and (b... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6578758 | Air breathable bulk materials container A container for leaf product and other bulk pack materials wherein a blank of corrugated paperboard is scored to define side walls of the container, and a field of passageways are defined in at least one side wall of the container by a conical pin punch-p... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6548134 | Vented container containing a liquid product with particulate solids The present invention relates to a container (10) containing a liquid product. The container enables the venting of the liquid product by a venting means. The venting means allows the passage of gases between the interior and the exterior of the container... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6481593 | Removable plant container and method of use A removable plant container for growing and transporting plants having a base member in communication with a lateral support wall. The base member and lateral support wall define a receiving aperture, having a volume V, for receiving the plant and growing... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6467618 | Tray for holding surgical tip attachments The surgical tip attachment holder tray has a base, a pivot block pivotally connected to the base, and a plurality of threaded bases attached to the pivot block. The base has a perimeter having a first section and a second section, said perimeter having a... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6454122 | Collection device for smoking debris A collection device for the collection and disposal of cigarette butts, cigar butts, and other small combustible debris found in and around smoking areas. The collection device includes a body member within which is defined a receptacle chamber and a funn... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6367651 | Vented container for produce A vented container for produce having a base and a cover which are at least substantially impervious to gas transfer. The base includes a base panel and side walls. Preferably two vent apertures are formed through the side wall, and a plug is provided for... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6331334 | Container liner A flexible container liner, preferably for use in containers capable of dissipating electrostatic charges, with at least one liner wall which includes a single layer or multilayer wall material, preferably of polymers, such as LDPE monofilm, a co-extruded... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6305565 | Transport chamber and method for making same A transport chamber implemented to retrieve a substrate from at least one storage facility that is external to the transport chamber and transition the substrate into at least one processing chamber that is external to the transport chamber is provided. T... | 10/23/2001 |
