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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7299941 | Container seal with flexible central panel A seal mountable to the rim of an open mouth container the seal including a resiliently flexible central panel separately formed from and intimately bonded to a substantially rigid peripheral mounting ring adapted to snap-mount to the rim of the container with the c... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7264857 | Constructional unit and method for producing a constructional unit of this kind A constructional unit has a frame and a cover. The frame and the cover are formed of materials with different coefficients of thermal expansion. A plurality of spacers is arranged between the frame and the cover and defines a gap therebetween. An adhesive is provide... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7210709 | Tubular socket A tubular socket for connecting a fluid conduit to a thermoplastic container has first and second thermoplastic parts connected to one another by a multi-component injection molding process. The first part has a smaller creep tendency under pressure load and a small... | 05/01/2007 |
| 6834771 | Resin component welding structure A welding structure for a fuel tank including a resin inner shell and a resin outer shell interposed by a fuel permeation prevention layer such that they are laminated, and a resin component attached to the fuel tank. The resin component includes a body formed from ... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6744965 | Pressure vessel An improved pressure vessel comprises a tubular casing having an internal cavity and a first and second opening at each end. The internal cavity is divided into a first and second cylindrical plug region extending inward from the first and second opening and a hollo... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6715628 | Contaminant plug for medical instrument sterilization containers A medical instrument sterilization container (10) is provided which includes a port (18). A removable filter (32) is received within port (18) to enable sterilization of instruments placed within container (10). A removable plug ( | 04/06/2004 |
| 6450357 | Plastic lid with plastic seal The present invention relates to a plastics lid of a container with a plastics closure fitted in an aperture of the lid, in particular a combination of the plastics lid (1) of a container and a plastics closure (2, 20) which is composed of a lower closure... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6352171 | Integral injected container and top The vessel (1) includes a container (2), a top (3) and a flexible hinge (4) connecting the container (2) with the top (3), the flexible hinge (4) being made of the same material as the container and top. The container may hold cosmetic, flagrance or pharm... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6352166 | Self-closing lid apparatus A lid for a container having an opening is configured to close the opening. The lid includes a base adapted to fit the container opening and an actuator configured to engage the base. The base includes a deformable portion which, when deformed, will pass ... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6212989 | High pressure, high temperature window assembly and method of making the same A window assembly for transmitting light into and from a vessel containing a high pressure, high temperature, highly reactive environment includes a truncated conical window which is substantially transparent to radiation, a truncated conical metal seal w... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6145687 | Contaminant plug for medical instrument sterilization containers A medical instrument sterilization container (10) is provided which includes a port (18). A removable filter (32) is received within port (18) to enable sterilization of instruments placed within container (10). A removable plug (48) replaces filter (32) ... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6147298 | Breather assembly for electrical enclosures A breather assembly having an outer housing, an insert in the upper portion of the housing, a porous metal disc adjacent the insert, a plurality of glass beads adjacent the disc, a spacer cup adjacent the beads and a washer acting as a plug adjacent the s... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6051263 | Ventable food package A package is capable of enclosing a food product in two different gaseous atmospheres at different times. Initially, the food product may be packaged in a low oxygen atmosphere in order to prolong the shelf life of the product. When it is time to sell the... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6018637 | Reproduction machine including a developer material cartridge having a label assembly reuseable as a sealing device An electrostatographic reproduction machine including a movable photoconductive member having an image bearing surface; devices for forming a latent image electrostatically on the image bearing surface; a development unit including toner particles for dev... | 01/25/2000 |
| 5988050 | Container assembly A container assembly for keeping food stored therein fresh. The container assembly includes a plurality of nested members each having a bowl-shaped configuration comprising exterior and interior surfaces, a base and a perimeter side wall extending upwardl... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5954219 | Contaminant plug for medical instrument sterilization containers A medical instrument sterilization container (10) is provided which includes a port (18). A removable filter (32) is received within port (18) to enable sterilization of instruments placed within container (10). A removable plug (48) replaces filter (32) ... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5937235 | Reproduction machine including a developer material cartridge having a non-interfering dual-use sealing device An electrostatographic reproduction machine including a movable photoconductive member having an image bearing surface; devices for forming a latent image electrostatically on the image bearing surface; a developing assembly including toner particles for ... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5928553 | Sealed bag for microwave heating A sealed bag for microwave heating composed of a film having a fusing layer inside, said bag being sealed by fusing both sides of said film longitudinally with each other and both ends thereof laterally, wherein both sides of the film are turned outside t... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5865037 | Insulated chest and method A lightweight, insulated chest and method are provided for transportation and storage of perishable and other items which require a temperature-controlled environment. The chest includes insulated side walls, bottom and a hinged cover which is pneumatical... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5866184 | Method of packaging a food product in a ventable package A package is capable of enclosing a food product in two different gaseous atmospheres at different times. Initially the food product may be packaged in a low oxygen atmosphere in order to prolong the shelf life of the product. When it is time to sell the ... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5766660 | Container for storing kimchi A container for Kimchi includes a receptacle body and a detachable cap for the body. An underside of the cap carries a filter for removing Kimchi odors, an air vent extending from the filter to the exterior of the cap, and a microporous membrane extending... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5759668 | Heat seal structure The invention provides an improved heat seal structure for electronic devices. A heat seal structure comprises a base of synthetic resin formed integrally with an outwardly extending projection, with a gas vent running through the base and projection, the... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5743425 | Permanently attachable bucket lid with airtight seal A child resistant lid is disclosed for use in conjunction with the standard build bucket for containment of materials. There is provided a threaded capped access opening of sufficiently small dimension to prevent the passage of a child's head, yet of suff... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5688544 | Easy opening ventable closure for sealed particulate product package A container for packaging a particulate product under pressure or vacuum conditions with an easy opening closure structure which allows venting prior to uncovering of the product opening. In one form, an easy peel flexible lid covers a shelf area and a pr... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5673933 | Canister assembled fluid fueled inflator A unitary storage structures for the fluid components of a inflator of a vehicular airbag passive restraint system. The unitary storage structures facilitate the storage, testing, transportation and assembly of such components in the inflator. Advantageou... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5651940 | Sealed sample cuvette for volatile solutions The sealing apparatus of the present invention is a sample cuvette cap having a hole for inserting the nozzle of an auto-sampler therethrough. Located within the lumen of the hole is a small detent ball that can be positioned to block the lumen. The deten... | 07/29/1997 |
| 5573139 | Drinking mug with lid and mug body formed from one piece A drinking mug includes a mug body having an outer wall, an inner wall and a mouth defined by an upper edge. The mug includes a lid provided integral with the inner wall and substantially covering the mouth, the lid having an outer edge, a first opening a... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5523236 | Closure assembly for cell culture vessels A closure for providing selective access to and for closing a cell culture vessel includes an open cylindrical first portion for attaching the closure to the cell culture vessel. The first portion includes a passageway for access to the vessel. The closur... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5509564 | Venting device A bung plug venting device having a threaded slot configuration for use such as in relieving internal pressure in a container for liquids is disclosed. In one embodiment, a plurality of slots are spaced at equal intervals around the threaded neck portion ... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5455124 | Sealing valve for container openings The invention concerns a sealing valve for apertures in containers, the valve comprising a cover element and, running round the edge of the cover element and integral with it, a wall element. In one application of the valve as a gas-release valve for accu... | 10/03/1995 |
| 5409131 | Coffee lid An improved drinking lid for a disposable coffee cup having an open top comprising a dome shaped cover having an air vent hole and conforming to the open top of the coffee cup. A peripheral rim is on the cover to engage in a seating manner, a lip on the o... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5397024 | Structure of container A container includes a top-open container body having a tapered top-flange around the top opening thereof, and a top cover having a tapered bottom flange fitted around the top flange of the container body, wherein the top cover has a stepped air hole and ... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5376416 | Process for the production of closures for packaging containers The subject of the present invention is a process for the production of closures, in which process a sealing composition is applied and baked on the inside of the closures, wherein a sealing composition is applied which contains A) 20 to 95% by weight of ... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5339981 | Paint can sealer A sealing device for sealing the surface of contents of a container comprises a disc-like member having a central portion and a flexible perimeter and having a centrally located upstanding hollow handle having a purge valve at the upper end thereof. The p... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5324489 | Medical instrument sterilization container with a contaminant plug A medical instrument sterilization container (10) is provided which includes a port (18). A removable filter (32) is received within port (18) to enable sterilization of instruments placed within container (10). A removable plug (48) replaces filter (32) ... | 06/28/1994 |
| 5310081 | Integral beverage container closure An integral beverage can closure embodiment (50) having a sealed position for sealing the contents of an opened beverage can (30) and a dispensing position for dispensing the contents is disclosed. A resilient cap (52) with a skirt (54) closely fits over ... | 05/10/1994 |
| 5267791 | Suspended cell culture stirring vessel closure and apparatus The present invention relates generally to laboratory apparatus and more particularly to disposable suspended magnetic stirrers. An apparatus having a stirring vessel closure and a stirring vessel is disclosed. The stirring vessel closure includes a suspe... | 12/07/1993 |
| 5256225 | Pail closure application method A method of securing a two piece plastic nozzle and overlying screw cap closure assembly to a plastic pail cover wherein the nozzle has a cylindrical body portion which is inserted into a cover opening to form a friction fit therewith. The overlying screw... | 10/26/1993 |
| 5242075 | Self-closing cap for the filler neck of the oil pan of an engine A self-closing cap for the filler neck of an oil pan is provided which allows the oil pan of an engine to be filled without the necessity of removing the cap. The cap comprises a lower body having a flat inner bottom surface with a passage in it, and a sp... | 09/07/1993 |
| 5215717 | Plastic laboratory boiler A boiler having an improved plastic closure having a plastic and/or plastic-glass joint for connecting laboratory ware made of a material having different thermal expansion. The plastic joint includes a tubular plastic section having a compression ring se... | 06/01/1993 |
