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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7992740 | Object-supporting device engageable with a waste container A waste receptacle cover is configured for placing above an open top waste container. The cover has a main body that received objects therein and a central opening for disposal of the waste into the waste container. A tubular guard surrounds the central opening and ... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7318534 | Disposable container cover with elastic replacement A sealable container cover includes both a flexible film and an elastic film for sealing the container cover to the wall or walls of a container. The elastic film creates an expandable opening of the container cover, which can accept containers of various sizes and ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7277009 | Cargo lock and monitoring apparatus and process A security apparatus is disclosed which provides for a cargo asset monitoring and tracking capability. The security apparatus may contain a physical locking function which provides a physical deterrent to an attached item such as a shipping drum. A microcontroller i... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7246468 | Shade assembly for storage tank and method of use thereof A shade panel assembly that covers the top and sides of a storage tank. Such assemblies might also include a water dispensation system to dispense water mist substantially in the area of the shade assembly in the region between the assembly and the tank or substanti... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7188734 | Holding device, particularly for bodily fluids, comprising a separating device, and a separating device therefor A separating mechanism for inserting in a receptacle chamber of a container receptacle having a longitudinal axis comprises two adjacently disposed components and a sealing device which is directed towards an internal wall of the container receptacle. The components... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7168585 | Container and method for preventing leakage therefrom through isolating deformation in the container A container and method for preventing leakage therefrom through isolating deformation in the container caused by external forces. The container comprises a container wall having an opening therein, the opening capable of receiving a closure bushing with a sealing me... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7118152 | Automotive cargo restraint and security screen A screen system is stowed in a compact storage position at a forward part of the rear cargo area adjacent the floor. The screen is extendable from the storage position to provide multiple uses. A vertical orientation of the screen can provide a rear seat storage poc... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7038585 | Cargo lock and monitoring apparatus and process A security apparatus is disclosed which provides for a cargo asset monitoring and tracking capability. The security apparatus may contain a physical locking function which provides a physical deterrent to an attached item such as a shipping drum. A microcontroller i... | 05/02/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6986433 | Container equipped with at least one deformable closure device A container equipped with a closure device that allows an object to be placed in said container, particularly for the purposes of manipulating it, or allows it to be withdrawn from said container, the closure device having a plane and comprising a closure mechanism ... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6971540 | Plastic container A barrel body with a cross-section surface that approaches the shape of a square with slightly embossed side surfaces and rounded corner areas. The barrel body can be equipped with stiffening elements that run vertically and/or horizontally. ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6971589 | Reclosable fitment for connecting a reservoir to a dispensing appliance The present invention is directed to a device for the delivery of products, preferably cleaning products which comprise an active ingredient and more preferably cleaning products which comprise a surfactant. The device includes at least one liquid reservoir for cont... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6971538 | Receptacle 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 funnel-shaped t... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6967572 | Radiator cap having readout capabilities A radiator cap for use with a fluid cooling circuit associated with an engine, such as an automobile engine, includes elements that monitor various conditions in the radiator and provides a readout of such conditions. A circuit that has an audible signal is also inc... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6886706 | Container closure seal Disclosed herein is a container closure sealing washer pre-assembly (40) comprising at least one part (42) of one material integrally formed with another part (44) of another material, preferably both materials are resiliently deformable, elasto... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6859005 | Garbage container with automatic door operator A garbage container includes a base section for collecting garbage and a lid section attachable to the base section. The lid section includes an access door pivotally operable therewith. The garbage container further includes a sensor connected to the top surface of... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6669049 | Blow-molded container and closure, and method and apparatus for making same A blow-molded plastic container and reinforced lid are simultaneously produced in a blow mold. A lid is reinforced by having a portion of the lid formed by blow molding techniques and another portion of the lid formed by compression molding techniques. Th... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6622883 | Door for wafer container having rotatable cammed member and movable links A Modified door for wafer container, includes a rotatable cammed member, two first links coupled to the rotatable cammed member and vertically aligned and moved in and out of respective first latch holes on the wafer transport module upon rotary motion of... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6561391 | Dispenser package A dispenser package having a cap and a hollow container, where the container defining an interior volume and a top opening, and the cap has a plurality of sides and a flap. The sides of the cap define a dispensing aperture, and the flap is attached to at ... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6367415 | View port of a chemical vapor deposition device for manufacturing semiconductor devices A view port of chemical vapor deposition apparatus for manufacturing semiconductor devices prevents heat loss in a chamber during a plasma deposition process. The view port includes a bracket protruding at the circumference of an opening in an electrode s... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6339630 | Sealed drive screw operator A sealed operator is provided for operating an internal locking control element for a closure head for the inner container in a dual container hazardous waste storage system. The operator includes a cylindrical housing in which a bushing/operator element ... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6296769 | Multi-chambered supercritical fluid extraction cartridge and processes using it A multiple chamber sample holding cartridge is used with a supercritical fluid extractor that causes membranes dividing the cartridge into chambers to rupture upon the pressurization of the sample cartridge, thereby allowing the intermixing of materials c... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6187540 | Method of newborn identification and tracking A method of ensuring that each newborn infant is identified at birth and maintaining the correct newborn and mother pairing at least until discharge of the mother and child. The method involves genotyping the infant and/or birth mother at one or more time... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6047885 | Access door for materials handling apparatus A materials handling apparatus including a closure door which can be selectively operated to open or close the access opening in the apparatus. The door is operated by means of an air cylinder under the control of an air valve and an electronic control.... | 04/11/2000 |
| 5960978 | Casket and method of manufacture A casket comprises an outer structure, a tray and an insert. The tray is formed of corrugated fiberboard having a corrugation extending in a first direction, while the insert is formed of corrugated fiberboard having a corrugation extending in a second di... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5918763 | Electric part storage casing having a releasable cover with a deflectable side wall An electric parts storage casing is mounted on an electric junction box, and includes a storage casing body, and a cover engaged with this body. The cover includes a protruding portion which projects sidewise therefrom, and has an operating portion formed... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5876568 | Safe and semi-automatic removal of heavy drum closures In a coke drum an outlet arrangement is provided which allows removal of the coke from the drum without endangering the health or safety of workers heading or unheading the coke drum. Instead of using a manually removable bottom flange for the drum, a sem... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5819974 | Open-top bin and cover A recycle bin having a bottom and a continuous side wall extending upwardly therefrom to form a receptacle having an opening opposite the bottom. A lip extends around the upper perimeter of the side wall proximate to the opening. A generally flexible top ... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5779081 | Ceramic package lid having metallized layer with varying widths In a ceramic lid for a semiconductor package, a metallized layer is generally uniform in width and has at least one increased or reduced width portion or a plurality of increased or reduced width portions which are arranged in intervals.... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5779084 | Laundry receptacle with flexible cover A laundry receptacle with a flexible cover and handles comprises a structurally rigid receptacle portion and a flexible covering assembly. The rigid receptacle portion may be of a variety of sizes and shapes. The flexible covering assembly is comprised of... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5721028 | Heat-sealed closure for polyester container The present invention provides a strong heat seal to a thermoplastic polyester container which can withstand hot water treatment such as retorting, and to a heat sealed container. A heat-sealable closure is also provided. It is composed of a laminate cons... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5720555 | Temperature indicating container and lid apparatus A temperature indicating container apparatus includes an inner container portion made from substantially heat insulative material. A thermochromic-substance-containing portion is juxtaposed against an outside surface of the inner container portion, such t... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5665000 | Ergonomic hand-held electronic device with keypad input and display screen An ergonomic and weatherproof hand-held electronic device 10. The device 10 includes a housing 12 which surrounds internal electronics. An input 28 and a display screen 32 are mounted on the housing 12. The housing 12 is has a narrow width such that, when... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5645347 | Mixing apparatus with mixing rod supporting lid The invention relates to a mixing apparatus comprising a mixing bowl (10) and a lid (70) for vacuum-sealing the mixing bowl (10), which lid is provided with a passage (84) for a mixing rod. The lid (70) is relatively rigid in the axial direction of the mi... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5575402 | Tank head insulation covers A tank head insulation cover comprising a plurality of generally wedge shaped panels with flanges, the panels being assembled in an overlapping manner onto the tank head so the flanges are in close relation to the perimeter of the tank. A center cap is pr... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5555998 | Gate valve lid An improved gate valve lid for covering an access tube of a service box assembly leading to a gate valve below street level. The lid has a vertical height which is greater than its diameter so that the lid may not be flipped out of the service box assembl... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5516008 | Medication dispensing container A liquid dispensing container particularly for single-use dispensing if eye medication and self-application if eye drop. The container for the liquid storage cavity has a molded plastic housing and a flexible cavity wall. The wall is manually squeezable o... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5497898 | Container/closure assembly A preferred embodiment of the invention which is intended to accomplish the foregoing includes a container/closure assembly having lid means with a plurality of lid extensions. The lid extensions extend from an inner surface of the lid means. Significantl... | 03/12/1996 |
| 5467887 | Expandable end closure for reclosable package An end closure for reclosable packages which is adapted for manual placement over an appropriately sized open package, container or box to substantially enclose a food product therein. The end closure comprises a substantially rectangular resilient end wa... | 11/21/1995 |
