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Class 220/254.6 - And pivotable primary closure


Subclass of Class 220 - Receptacles
Definition: Subject matter wherein the main closure/content
No. of patents: 29
Last issue date: 11/17/2009


NumberTitleIssue Date
7617944Electronic apparatus
An electronic apparatus is provided. The electronic apparatus includes an electronic apparatus body that includes a power source storage portion and an information storage medium storage portion. A lid is rotatably attached to the electronic apparatus body. The lid ...
11/17/2009
7441671Shipping container with auxiliary door for bulk cargo
A shipping container has an interior, a first main door, a second main door and an auxiliary door. In a closed position, the auxiliary door cooperates with one of the main doors to form a bulkhead which blocks access to the interior. The auxiliary door comprises a p...
10/28/2008
7278537Portable gift wrapping center for storing wrapping and stationary supplies and facilitating the use thereof
A portable gift wrapping center includes a storage compartment having a storage area for accommodating rolls of wrapping paper and accessories. A primary lid is hinged to the back wall of the compartment and defines a centrally located shallow storage area for writi...
10/09/2007
7275650Method 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
7021481Container 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
7017740Tool container
A tool container includes a case portion defining a storage space and a cover portion movably attached to the case portion moveable between a closed position in which the cover portion covers an opening into the storage space and an open position in which access to ...
03/28/2006
6929142Removable 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
6871753Tamper proof hinged lid container
A tamper proof ABS plastic container comprising a container body within which medical or hygiene products such as capsules or tablets can be accommodated, the container body including a base section (1) and a lid section (3) of an intermediate section ...
03/29/2005
6761278Ambidextrous 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
6170719Medical safety closure
A specimen safety closure is provided for sealing an open top of a test tube during the collection, transfer, and shipment of specimens to analytical laboratories. The closure includes an oblong transfer port for allowing transfer of the liquid specimen f...
01/09/2001
6050433Container closure
A container closure includes an access, which can receive a drinking straw, which is able to be folded down into a groove by the pivotal movement of member, which closes off the drinking straw by engaging it across an upstanding flange or projection....
04/18/2000
5938056Articulated hinged closure
An articulated hinged closure includes a lid adapted to be attached to a wide-mouthed container. The lid has a pouring aperture and a peripheral rim surrounding the aperture, which is initially plugged by a sealing member having upper and lower leaves int...
08/17/1999
5908126Cap assembly having a sucking member for a bottle
A cap assembly includes a first part for mounting to a bottle and a second part coupled to the first part, and a sucking member pivotally disposed to a top of the first part. The top of the first part has two stands, a support located between the two stan...
06/01/1999
5908130Opening and closing device of a gasoline tank cap
An opening and closing device of a gasoline tank cap is disposed between an upper cap and a base of the tank cap, and includes a valve, a valve cap controlling the valve to rotate to let its valve hole communicate or not with an upper opening of the upper...
06/01/1999
5873481Display and dispensing device with security door
A hinged access display and dispensing device for lottery-type tickets includes a housing of box-like configuration with a main door that is pivotally attached to the housing. A lock having a swing arm is secured to the main door. A slot is provided in th...
02/23/1999
5683030Stackable modular containers for collecting and segregating recyclable materials
A recycle trash collector for holding and segregating recyclable materials includes a plurality of stackable modular containers having a first door hingedly attached to a front of the containers in covering relation to an open mouth and a second smaller d...
11/04/1997
5495941Dual compartment sterilizable waste containment unit
A reusable dual compartment sterilizable waste containment unit has a rigid walled container divided into a large soft waste cavity and a smaller sharp waste compartment in a single unitary container. The mouths of the cavity and the compartment are locat...
03/05/1996
5447251Versatile commercial trash bin lid assembly
A commercial trash bin assembly includes a large commercial trash bin. The commercial trash bin is fitted with a commercial trash bin lid, which has an opening in the front. A user may select from a variety of interchangeable inserts, one of which is moun...
09/05/1995
5392826Aircraft waste system drain valve
A drain valve assembly for positively sealing an aircraft waste system drain line to prevent waste fluid leakage and the formation of so-called "blue ice" due to such leakage during high altitude flight. The valve assembly has an inlet for connection to t...
02/28/1995
5385259Diaper pail
The diaper pail assembly includes a pail, a ring rotatably mounted on the mouth of the pail and a cover connected to the ring. A disposable trash bag lines the pail and the mouth of the trash bag overlaps the ring and is grasped between the cover and ring...
01/31/1995
5197515Aircraft waste system drain valve
A drain valve assembly for positively sealing an aircraft waste system drain line to prevent waste fluid leakage and the formation of so-called "blue ice" due to such leakage during high altitude flight. The valve assembly has an inlet for connection to t...
03/30/1993
5178322Multiple configuration disposable sharps container system
A secure disposable container assembly for medical sharps and waste comprises the combination of a substantially rigid box-like lower housing defined by upstanding front, back, and side walls terminating with a top having an upwardly extending rectangular...
01/12/1993
5056678Access port sealing device
An access port cover is fitted with a sealing plug that is adapted to fit inside a conduit to provide an occluding seal. The conduit is also fitted with an inner flap that is automatically closed and latched when the cover is closed and latched. In a pref...
10/15/1991
5036993Self-sealing closure
A self-sealing closure for sealing a receptacle is disclosed. The closure has a lid having a depressed area, at least one orifice within the depressed area, and a shutter matching the orifice. The shutter contains at least two different means for removabl...
08/06/1991
4903870Dispensing closure
A dispensing closure characterized by a cap base member adapted to be associated with a container, and a cap lid member mounted on the cap base member for rotation with respect to the cap base member. The cap lid member is adapted to assume a closed posit...
02/27/1990
4441624Drinking cover
Drinking cover for a beverage container comprising a circular top wall and annular side wall with sealing means on the bottom periphery of the side wall for securing the cover to the upper rim of a beverage container. The top wall is tapered downwardly fr...
04/10/1984
4345695Lid for a drinking cup
A lid is provided for removably mounting on the rim of a drinking cup. The lid includes a center section which overlies an area defined by the cup rim, and a peripheral section which delimits the center section and snugly fits over the cup rim. The center...
08/24/1982
4303173Mug type drinking receptacle with cover and valve
An open top receptacle with a laterally extending handle on one side is arranged to receive a cup-shaped cover. This cover includes a valve assembly to close off an opening in the top of the cover to prevent spilling or splashing of either hot or cold bev...
12/01/1981
4190174Drinking receptacle cover with a lip operated valve
A drinking receptacle cover comprises two layers of a rigid resilient material which are circular in shape. An annular downwardly opening channel is formed at the periphery of the two layers which are snugly assembled. This channel receives the top rim po...
02/26/1980
 
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