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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7837055 | LNG containment system and method of assembling LNG containment system An LNG full containment system is provided. The LNG system generally comprises a primary container, and a secondary container positioned around the primary container. The secondary container generally comprises a first end wall, a second end wall, and at least two s... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7284674 | Double-layer vacuum container A double-layer vacuum container includes: an inner container having a bridging member supported by an outer container in a bridging manner; the outer container through which the bridging member extending from the inner container is externally exposed; and a cover me... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7263793 | Emergency information storage assembly and method An emergency information storage assembly includes a housing that has a back wall, a front wall and a peripheral wall extending between and is attached to the front and back walls. The peripheral wall has a peripheral break therein so that a first portion of the hou... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7237689 | Molded plastic waste container with integral side channels for receiving lifting prongs and method A plastic waste container is rotationally molded with a hollow material carrying or holding compartment having a bottom, rear, front and opposed side walls. A plastic pocket defining a prong receiving channel, located on each side wall, is integrally formed with the... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7225940 | Oil shield dispenser A device for protecting the surface of homes and surrounding soil from heating oil spillage during the filling process of a heating oil tank that is stored inside of or underneath the home. The device catches any spilled oil thereby protecting the home and preventin... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7017764 | Electrical junction box An electrical junction box includes a main body, having a contain portion for containing electric function components therein, a lid member, covering an open part of the main body, a fixing leg, provided so as to extend from a side wall of the main box being near a ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7000876 | Tray for ladder bracket A tray for use in conjunction with a ladder bracket includes a plurality of upwardly opening compartments that may be used to hold paint, tools, or other painting supplies or implements. The bottom of the painter's tray is provided with structural features to engage... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6938765 | Razor blade holder A razor blade holder can attach to structure at a site in order to provide blade storage and accessibility. The holder has a receptacle sized to hold at least one razor blade and to keep exposed and accessible an upper edge thereof. The receptacle has a back panel a... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6821325 | Multi-surface anti-bacterial protective device A multi-surface anti-bacterial protective device for preventing transferring of bacteria from one person to another. The multi-surface anti-bacterial protective device includes a multi-layered material capable of being rolled up and also being capable of being sever... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6817481 | Access opening closure device An access opening closure device is provided for enabling passage of food or medication into a confined space without providing direct access from within the confined space to outside of the confined space. The device includes a housing defining a receptacle, an acc... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6811754 | Biological specimen collection apparatus A versatile biological specimen collection apparatus is disclosed. Beneficially, the apparatus includes a receptacle for catching a biological specimen, and a support bracket for the receptacle, and the support bracket is adapted to be supported by a support structu... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6774308 | Wire termination box assembly and associated method of installation A system, device and method are claimed for installing electrical switches and electrical plug connectors in a wall, without the use of junction boxes. The system uses prefabricated switch assemblies and/or receptacle assemblies. These assemblies contain either a sw... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6722315 | Self-storing wall-mounted pet enclosure The invention is a self-storing pet enclosure intended for use on a mounting wall outside of a pet door or window. In the stowed configuration, the enclosure is substantially flush with the mounting wall, making it well-suited for applications such as a recreational... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6712259 | Method for assembling sheet metals and rigid structure obtained by said method A method for assembling a rigid industrial food-cooking container is disclosed wherein metal sheets respective recesses and projecting elements are first assembled and then shaped to a specific predetermined geometry for receiving the industrial food and the sheets ... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6637595 | Cable tie wrap holder system A cable tie wrap holder system has a plurality of vertically oriented primary tubes in a cylindrical configuration with an open upper end and a closed lower end. A plurality of vertically oriented secondary tubes are in a cylindrical configuration with an... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6401959 | Rigid structure, in particular, a structure constituting implements for the industrial cooking of foods A rigid support structure comprising a plurality of beams having slots, a plurality of holding elements having a plurality of tabs extending therefrom, each of the tabs including a slot complementary to said slots in said beams, said holding elements bein... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6264032 | Memorial family finder and method of use A memorial family finder has a container having an opening shaped to receive a message having contact information. The container is positioned in proximity to a headstone of an ancestor, thereby allowing the message to be left in proximity to the headston... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6237799 | Utility tray A utility tray is described which includes a generally planar base and an upright flange extending upwardly from at least three side edges of the tray. The tray can be attached or mounted to any desired support structure such as a bed frame. Attachment to... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6202874 | Storage apparatus for computer tower A storage device assembly adapted for attachment to a computer tower housing has a pair of opposing side panels and includes a storage member having a main panel and at least one pair of opposing walls extending from the main panel defining therein a stor... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6065728 | Holder and mounting assembly for a bar code scanner A holder mounting assembly for a bar code price scanner of the type having a removably mounted rear mounting plate. The holder and mounting assembly includes a vertical rear wall, a horizontal bottom wall provided with a forwardly extending lip portion di... | 05/23/2000 |
| 5826957 | Housing with multiple fixed declination adjustment positions and living hinge connections A motion detection system housing includes a base having a back portion attachable to a wall, a cover having a front portion for mounting operative components of the detection system, a primary living hinge integrally connecting lower portions of the base... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5810193 | Sconce for concealing a thermostat A sconce for mounting on a wall and concealing a thermostat provided on the wall to prevent viewing and undesired manipulation of the thermostat. In a first preferred embodiment the sconce is characterized by a sconce bracket which is mounted on the wall ... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5769006 | Safety box The invention relates to a safety box which includes a bottom plate provided with devices for attaching the bottom plate to a wall or a partition, and with a box shaped cover hingedly connected to this bottom plate. The construction of the safety box acco... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5722557 | Fire extinguisher enclosure A fire extinguisher enclosure, particularly adapted for supporting a cylindrical tank fire extinguisher underslung from warehouse, warehouse-type retail store and industrial goods support racking includes an elongated, generally rectangular or cylindrical... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5682666 | Method of making a water heater capable of being hung from a support A method of making a water heater capable of being hung from a support, which includes a water tank, a water inlet, a water outlet, and a jacket positioned around the water tank so as to define a space between the water tank and the jacket. Foamed insulat... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5641007 | Paint brush and roller draining device The present invention relates to a device which can support a plurality of paint brushes and/or paint rollers and enable them to drain in an efficient manner. In its broadest context, the present invention includes a housing having rear wall component and... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5579811 | Container module for drawing and receiving fluid waste A container module includes a closed hollow body. A first tube has an upper end disposed outside of the closed hollow body and communicating with the waste supply and a lower end mounted in the closed hollow body. A second tube has an upper end disposed o... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5564575 | Balloon sculpturing apparatus A balloon sculpturing apparatus is described which includes a support and a plurality of inverted receptacles with balloon receiving cavities disposed about the support. Balloons filled with lighter than air gas are retained by buoyancy in the balloon rec... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5481438 | Tray for semiconductor devices Trays having the same size are piled up by fitting a downward extending edge frame formed on the whole periphery of the undersurface of each tray on the outer wall of the upward extending outer peripheral frame formed on the outer wall of the lower tray. ... | 01/02/1996 |
| 5450690 | Floral bouquet holder A floral bouquet holder is provided which may be removably secured to the edge of a table. The holder includes a tube which is mounted to a bracket. The bracket is formed so that the holder may be mounted to tables of various widths. The holder may includ... | 09/19/1995 |
| 5310079 | Parts handling container A parts tote includes a frame having transversely extending front and rear metal rod members connected by fore-and-aft extending side handle portions which include a hand grips of diameter of at least 1.25 inches for maximum use of hand strength. The hand... | 05/10/1994 |
| 5249702 | Beverage container and support bracket therefore A beverage container includes a cylindrical container formed with a mounting bracket fixedly secured to a wall of the container for securement to a support plate portion, with the support plate portion including a mounting head received within the bracket... | 10/05/1993 |
| 5249099 | Steel ballast enclosure having integral mounting bosses and mounting flanges A ballast enclosure made of metal and including a rectangular enclosure body having mounting bosses integrally formed in the side walls thereof. Preferably, the bosses are formed by stamping the bosses into the sidewalls and are so constructed and arrange... | 09/28/1993 |
| 5248059 | Liquid storage tank A space-saving oil tank for oil-fired appliances including a flat narrow tank having parallel front and rear walls spaced apart approximately 6 inches with a flange surrounding the rear wall to be mounted against a basement wall. Adjustable legs are provi... | 09/28/1993 |
| 5211303 | Dual container system with selective locking feature A secure container system comprising a first container with a second container mounted thereon, the containers having adjacent sides that are complementary to one another. The first container includes two pairs of spaced channels and the second container ... | 05/18/1993 |
| 5102020 | Manifest container for carrying documents with a railroad car A document shipping container assembly adapted to be coupled to a railroad car is disclosed. The document shipping container assembly includes a support member, a container, and a lid. The support member is attached to the railroad car and the document sh... | 04/07/1992 |
| 5086940 | Container for newspapers A simple, inexpensive storage container for newspapers and the like is described for attachment to an apartment door or the like, such that papers can be inserted from the top but cannot be removed until the door is opened so as to expose an open side of ... | 02/11/1992 |
| 5056677 | Small article holders Disclosed is a small article holder adapted to hold or support a small article such as a wrapping film case, a booklet or a kitchen gadget, which comprises a pair of holder bodies, each holder body having a supporting section for supporting a small articl... | 10/15/1991 |
| 5050767 | Personal container for spectators A portable container device, particularly adapted for use by spectators in bleachers seats, is disclosed. The device comprises a container having a bottom, a top and four sides and a support bracket secured to the top of the container. The support bracket... | 09/24/1991 |
| 5027849 | Gasoline station installation A gasoline station installation unit is comprised of a tank, piping, pump, and dispensing apparatus. The installation unit also comprises catch-all sumps which include detector systems for the detection of leakage of pumps and dispensing apparatus.... | 07/02/1991 |
