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...that to encourage use of his new invention, the shopping cart, market owner Sylvan Goldman hired fake shoppers to push the carts around his store in Oklahoma City? Seems his customers were reluctant to give up their hand-carried baskets.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8104960 | Sealable and disposable receptacle for biologic waste products A portable and sealable waste disposal receptacle receives human waste material through an opening in an outer chamber. The waste passes through an inner chamber, which is suspended within the outer chamber, and passes through a one-way valve located at the bottom o... | 01/31/2012 |
| 7748903 | Flexible container with incorporated guide member A container for transferring a product with crossed protection, having a flexible portion connected to an opening provided with a flange in which is mounted a door that is mobile between a closed position and at least one open position, is characterized in that it i... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7363932 | Collapsible structures A collapsible structure has a first end panel and a second end panel, with each end panel having a foldable frame member having a folded and an unfolded orientation, and a fabric material covering the frame member to form the respective end panel when the frame memb... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7353963 | Collapsible hamper and handle A collapsible container is used to carry items. The container has a plurality of flexible frames contained in pockets with material connecting the pockets to define panels when the frames are in an expanded configuration. The frames are adapted to twist and fold int... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7347623 | Collapsible bowl A collapsible bowl made of pliable materials that can be flattened or configured into an easily disposable or reusable bowl. A flexible collar is also provided which used with a sealable plastic baggy produces a collapsible bowl. ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7331840 | Closure system for a stuffed toy The present invention relates to a toy having a redundant closure system and method for stuffing the same. The toy comprises a body that defines a cavity for receiving filling material. The toy also includes a fill opening in the body, and a closure system. The clos... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7316641 | Reclosable bags with tamper evident features and methods of making the same A reclosable package comprises first and second opposing body panels, a reclosable seal and a one-time breakable element. The reclosable seal extends along one end and includes first track and second tracks. The first track includes a first fin portion and a first r... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7311441 | Pouch construction Apparatus for enabling the use of a computer mouse at a sterile surgical site comprises a pouch for the accommodation of the mouse and an inlet sleeve forming an inlet passage into the pouch. The pouch and sleeve are formed of pliable, preferably transparent sterili... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7257858 | Leaf collection device An apparatus for facilitating the collection of leaves and/or yard debris using a portable vacuum device is provided. The apparatus includes a top surface and side walls defining an open-bottom chamber. An intake hose leading to the open-bottom chamber receives mate... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7163340 | Folding bag construction A folding bag has a generally rectangular parallelepiped shape with rigid lateral front and backsides and a flexible bottom panel with a diagonal slit that enables folding of the bag into a compact flat configuration. A rigid folding panel is provided on the inside ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7160029 | Enclosure for resealing a package and method therefor An enclosure is provided for resealing a package. A body of formable material has an open end and a closeable end. The body may have slits on opposite sides for expanding the open end. An adhesive strip is provided on the open end of the body for securing to the pac... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7077571 | Collapsible and disposable trash receptacle A device includes a base member that has inner and outer layers abutted thereagainst. An upper body extends upwardly from the base member and has a top end portion aligned about a longitudinal axis of the receptacle. The upper body has a deformably resilient outer s... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7040808 | Reclosable bags with tamper evident features and methods of making the same A reclosable package comprises first and second opposing body panels, a reclosable seal and a one-time breakable element. The reclosable seal extends along one end and includes first track and second tracks. The first track includes a first fin portion and a first r... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7004630 | Reclosable packaging having extensible offset funnel A reclosable package has a flexible zipper and a flexible funnel that can be turned inside out to provide a spout for dispensing the package contents. The funnel has a terminal portion that is offset relative to a midplane of the package. Initially, the funnel is tu... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6973808 | Apparatus and method for washing of items An apparatus for washing at least one item, comprising a frame having a dome shape when viewed from its end, and a generally semicircular shape when viewed from its side; and a flow through mesh on the frame which allows washing fluid (generally water) to freely flo... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6783276 | Reclosable packaging having extensible funnel and slider-operated zipper A reclosable package has a slider-operated zipper and a flexible inner funnel bag that can be turned inside out to provide a spout for dispensing the package contents. Initially, the funnel bag is tucked inside the filled package in an unopened state. The funnel bag... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6612741 | Sandbag with spring-like self-closing opening A new sandbag that has a spring-like collar attached to the inside of the sandbag's mouth that forces the mouth closed. In order to fill the bag with sand the flaps that form the mouth have to be pulled apart. The self-closing feature of this sandbag can ... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6554810 | Collapsible emesis container A container for the collection and disposal of emesis comprises a rigid frame and a flexible bag. The frame and the bag are typically stored as separate parts prior to use and assembled just prior to or in anticipation of a use. Subsequent to use the bag ... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6551819 | Container for semen and other biological liquids A container for biological fluids useful in artificial insemination is disclosed. The inventive container has a nozzle for delivery of the biological liquid, wherein the nozzle has means for bending such that the container may be used in a vertical positi... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6527444 | Tamper-evident bag having zipper-protective cover and methods A reclosable bag is provided that includes a reclosable mouth with a zipper and a slider device. The reclosable bag also includes a shield that covers the zipper such that when product is dispensed into the bag interior, the shield protects the zipper and... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6116780 | Disposable toilet system A disposable toilet receptacle includes a bag and a funnel made of a sheet-like liquid-impermeable material, such as plastic film. The plastic film of which the bag is made may be a vapor barrier film. The top edge of the bag has a closure. The tapering b... | 09/12/2000 |
| 5964533 | Hamper apparatus and methods A hamper and method for making and using the same: The hamper is for collection, transport, and removal for such contents as laundry. The hamper features can include a funnel or even a reversible funnel for gravity-induced filling and unfilling of the ham... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5681113 | Security ballot pouch A tamper-proof security ballot pouch adapted to store ballots deposited therein and to prevent their unauthorized removal. The pouch includes a fabric bag in whose upper section is sewn a pair of parallel rods defining an entry slot to admit one ballot at... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5626895 | Infusion bag An infusion bag of liquid-pervious filter material has a bottom edge and opposite side edges and is formed of face-to-face arranged first and second panels secured to one another along the bottom edge and the side edges. The first and second panels togeth... | 05/06/1997 |
| 5527012 | Freezing mould bag, especially for freezing ice lumps A freezing mould bag for ices is formed from two plastic foils, and has a segmented inlet channel, two closure valve flaps extending within the interior of the bag, and a constriction which provides a venturi effect closing the bag at the constriction.... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5354132 | Fluid containment bag A containment and disposal bag for human bodily fluids is disclosed which includes a bag having a hollow interior and a top at least partially open to receive the bodily fluids; preferably a funnel structure within the bag to channel said bodily fluids in... | 10/11/1994 |
| 5316386 | Fluid receptacle A fluid receptacle formed of a bag having first and second sides, the bottom and lower outer edges of which are joined to provide a central pocket. The intermediate and upper outer edges of the first and second sides of the bag are provided with cooperati... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5150810 | Waste disposal bag with a bag collar and lid A waste disposal comprises (1) a bag part made of flexible material which has a closed lower end and an open upper end, (2) a bag collar made of relatively stiff material which is firmly attached to the upper end of the bag part, and (3) a lid which is ad... | 09/29/1992 |
| 5116139 | Fluid containment bag A containment and disposal bag for human bodily fluids is disclosed which includes a bag having a hollow interior and a top at least partially open to receive the bodily fluids; preferably a funnel structure within the bag to channel said bodily fluids in... | 05/26/1992 |
| 5067821 | Disposable bag apparatus and method This invention is a disposable bag having a foldable funnel mounted in the throat of the bag. The bag has a convergent, upwardly tapered neck toward the mouth of the bag. The mouth and a portion of the neck are inverted inside the bag where it forms a ref... | 11/26/1991 |
| 5056932 | Disposable bag apparatus and method This invention is a disposable bag having a foldable funnel mounted in the throat of the bag. The bag has a convergent, upwardly tapered neck toward the mouth of the bag. The mouth and a portion of the neck are inverted inside the bag where it forms a ref... | 10/15/1991 |
| 5030013 | Waterproof container and method of using the same A bag is provided which is inclusive of a mouth for the insertion of objects to be stored in the bag. The bag is provided with an input section at the mouth to guide the objects via the mouth into the bag. The input section is adapted for being curled in ... | 07/09/1991 |
| 4997084 | Packaging system for disposable endoscope sheaths A system for packaging disposable endoscope sheaths so that they do not become contaminated prior to use during shipment, storage and installation on an endoscope. The packaging system also prevents the spread of contamination after use while the sheath i... | 03/05/1991 |
| 4937410 | Bag for containing edibles during microwave cooking This invention relates to bags suitable for containing edible components during microwave cooking. The bags may serve as shelf-stable packages for the uncooked edible components as well as containers for the edible components during microwave cooking. The... | 06/26/1990 |
| 4905888 | Process for providing packages with a handle The invention concerns itself with a process for providing a package, especially a parallelepiped form like a carton with a holding device or handle which is attached to the wall of the package so that it can be transported. According to the invention a h... | 03/06/1990 |
| 4838327 | Receptacle bag assembly A bag assembly which includes a sealable bag and an insert slidably positioned therein, which assembly inlcudes a mechanism for restraining the complete withdrawal of the insert from out of the bag. The insert is formed to be at least lengthwise arcuately... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4825915 | Funnel construction system A disposable funnel defined by a generally frusto-conical tubular sheet material body having longitudinally opposite ends defining openings of two different sizes, at least one bond line between the opposite ends defining a longitudinal bonded seam of the... | 05/02/1989 |
| 4790029 | Collapsible bag with square ends formed by triangular portions A collapsible bag and method of making it from blanks of a flexible material which are cut from an elongate web substantially without wasting any material between adjacent blanks. Each blank has a circumferentially continuous central portion and four subs... | 12/06/1988 |
| 4736449 | Flexible container with integrated lifting loops having separate cargo compartment A flexible container for transportation and storage of bulk material includes integral lifting loops having openings for the insertion of lifting devices. Inside the upper part of the container is fastened a pipe-shaped piece of material having a branch p... | 04/05/1988 |
| 4686814 | Bag for containing flowable foodstuff A bag for containing flowable foodstuffs, made of a completely sealed laminated film, the bag having a reinforcing band attached thereto so as to ensure the opening operation made to one end of the bag for filling flowable foodstuffs to the inside and to ... | 08/18/1987 |
