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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8006859 | Dispensing device A dispensing device comprising a housing having an upper loading chamber, a dispensing chamber located beneath the loading chamber and a gate movable between a first, open position and second, closed position to allow selective communication of the loading chamber a... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7594589 | Dual-container package and a dispensing closure for such package A dual-container package includes a closure having a body with a first annular wall extending from the body, a second annular wall extending from the body within the first annular wall, a first dispensing opening extending through the body from between the first and... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7556170 | Lightweight stackable horizontal dispensing container A lightweight horizontal dispensing container comprising a pallet base, a pallet cover and a three sided sleeve of plastic material extending between the pallet base and the pallet cover may be stacked on top of similar pallet covers or below similar pallet bases. A... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7334847 | Single line remote purge air dryer An air supply system for a vehicle air braking system includes an air dryer and a reservoir assembly including a downstream section and a purge reservoir. The downstream section may be a supply or service reservoir or a multi circuit pressure protection valve. A pas... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7290651 | Caddy for cleaning supplies A caddy for cleaning supplies including a pair of spaced apart compartments and attachments for attendant implements wherein the caddy may be detachable supported on the rim of an associated collection bin. ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7258232 | Partially collapsible and partially expandable dunnage system for use in a horizontal dispensing container A partially collapsible and partially expandable dunnage system is provided for use in a horizontal dispensing container. The dunnage comprises a plurality of cells for storing and transporting parts. The dunnage system includes at least two constant force springs s... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7171736 | Portable fire extinguisher stand system A method of assembling and storing a portable stand for a fire extinguisher having a case, a pylon and a base. The case has a rear wall and a bottom wall. The pylon has a front surface, an open bottom with an outer flange and a top that is narrower than the outer fl... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7097069 | Vendable prize delivery mechanism for local dispensing of promotional items A vendable prize delivery mechanism contains a premium that is to be delivered via a vending machine. The vendable prize delivery mechanism has a currency slot to allow for the insertion of differing local currencies in the amount that the local vending machines req... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7028687 | Escape hood An escape hood, comprising a respirator, having an air filter suitable for filtering toxic air contaminants and positioning members to retain the respirator in a respiratory path of the user; an optical lens; a expanding member, permitting hood to expand from a comp... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6989217 | Battery loading device for portable electronic apparatus A battery chamber, in which a dry cell or a battery pack is selectively loaded, is provided in a corner of a digital camera. The battery pack is inserted through a loading gate of a side surface of the digital camera, and plural dry cells are inserted through a load... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6978890 | Screwdriver bit package A tool container has a first and second housing as well as a tool retainer. The first and second housings are rotatably coupled with the tool retainer. The first and second housings move from a closed position, surrounding the tool retainer prohibiting access to the... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6935826 | Can end and method for fixing the same to a can body A can end includes a peripheral cover hook a chuck wall dependent from the interior of the cover hook, an outwardly concave annular reinforcing bead extending radially inwards from the chuck wall, and a central panel supported by an inner portion of the reinforcing ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6805842 | Repuncturable self-sealing sample container with internal collapsible bag A sample container for minimizing evaporation of a contained volume of sample includes a container housing, a repuncturable self-sealing membrane, and a collapsible sample bag. The container housing includes an open end and a hollow interior region. The repuncturabl... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6601926 | Air reservoir for air brake system An air reservoir for an air brake system is provided. The air reservoir includes a housing that has a first air chamber, a second air chamber, and a supply air chamber. A first valve is disposed between the supply air chamber and the first air chamber and... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6517780 | Container for liquids, particularly for analysis of biological liquids A container for liquids, particularly for analysis of biological liquids, comprising a main body which is constituted by a cylindrical chamber and by a plurality of cup-shaped parts for containing the liquids which protrude axially from the bottom of the ... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6475529 | Bicarbonate-based solution in two parts for peritoneal dialysis or substitution in continuous renal replacement therapy The present invention provides devices and methods for stabilizing bicarbonate-based solutions for peritoneal dialysis or hemofiltration. The bicarbonate-based solutions of the present invention are formulated and stored in at least two parts--an alkaline... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6468259 | Impermeable flexible multicompartment bag The present invention relates to an impermeable flexible multicompartment bag for medical use for sterile solutions, and to a method for the preparation of such bags. Impermeable flexible multicompartment bags for medical use for sterile solutions for per... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6425491 | Unitary construction of three bottles for fingernail adornment fluids A unitary construction of three bottles containing fluids typically brushed onto fingernails in which the center bottle has opposite sides bounding a V-shaped bottom to promote gravity flow to a level facilitating brush removal of the fluid, and left and ... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6425487 | Waste depository A depository for waste articles includes a chamber for storing waste articles and a control unit for determining a characteristic of a waste article presented to the depository for storage in the chamber.... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6390324 | Multi-chambered container In a process for making a multi-chambered container that is lightweight, relatively inexpensive to produce, and that requires less external reinforcement against flexure than conventional multi-chambered containers do, a parison is heated and inflated to ... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6355215 | Wear-resistant olefinic medical implant and thermal treatment container therefor A prefabricated medical implant made of polymeric material having increased wear resistance without substantially changing its ductility and other physical properties is described. The implant is formed by a method including the steps of heating a sealed,... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6213334 | Flexible, three-dimensional containers and methods for making them A flexible, three-dimensional container is made by a prescribed vacuum-molding and heat sealing process. The container possesses a precise, defined geometry before and during use. The container is formed from first and second walls. The first wall has a p... | 04/10/2001 |
| 5971197 | Multi-chambered container A plastic container that has more than one chamber and that is constructed so as to be stiffer than conventional molded multi-chambered containers includes a bottom wall, a neck, and a main body that has defined therein a first pinched-in area and a secon... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5956968 | Cold pack for vials containing medicine A portable cold pack for cold storage and transporting of medicinal vials placed on a holder. The cold pack has a hollow, thin-walled housing and a base having a socket depression therein for receiving the holder. The housing and the base define an interi... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5888599 | Multi-layer lidding film having improved heat seal properties and methods relating thereto The present invention relates generally to a multi-layer lidding film and a package with the lidding film heat-sealed thereto as a cover. The multi-layer film comprises: 1) a support layer, such as polyester, 2) a non-crosslinked amorphous acrylic interfa... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5876811 | Microwavable single-serving meal container A microwavable single-serving meal container comprising a microwavable meal tray containing a food product; and a microwavable polyurethane foam shell having a shape adapted to substantially conform to the shape of the meal tray, said foam shell envelopin... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5788072 | Tool box A tool box includes a body and a cover pivotally connected to the body which has a bottom with a peripheral wall extending therefrom which has two openings defined in two opposite sides thereof. The peripheral wall has two shoulder portions respectively f... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5772063 | Waste receptacle with changeable art display capability A waste receptacle which features structure that permits changeable installation of display art items, as well as the display of embedded or removable three-dimensional items.... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5753456 | Method for quantification of biological material in a liquid sample An article adapted for holding a liquid sample for quantification of biological material in the liquid sample. The article includes a bag having an upper surface sheet and a lower surface sheet enclosing a volume therebetween. The bag has an upper opening... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5584412 | Box disposed in a car trunk A box disposed in a car trunk includes a bottom, two opposite first walls and two opposite second walls, the bottom having at least one slit defined therein, each of two first walls having a protrusion extending from an inner peripheral surface thereof an... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5570805 | Storage container assembly for combustible liquids An above ground storage container assembly comprises a steel tank for volatile liquid housed within a concrete vault. The walls of the vault are spaced from the tank to provide an air envelop around the tank. The air envelop is vented to prevent the tank ... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5518892 | Apparatus and method for quantification of biological material in a liquid sample An article adapted for holding a liquid sample for quantification of biological material in the liquid sample. The article includes a bag having an upper surface sheet and a lower surface sheet enclosing a volume therebetween. The bag has an upper opening... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5490608 | Multiple detergent container In a portable container having a receptacle adapted to receive liquid, the receptacle having an opening on the upper surface of the container for both receiving and discharging liquid. In the preferred embodiment, the portable container also has a second ... | 02/13/1996 |
| 5398841 | Storage tank for combustible liquids A peninsula which extends outwardly from a wall of a container for receiving and supporting a fluid-dispensing pump thereon for dispensing liquid in the container. The peninsula has a pump mounting platform surface that is elevated above ground level and ... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5265993 | Truck bed divider system A truck bed divider system for placement within the bed of a truck includes at least one primary divider and at least one secondary divider. The primary dividers include brackets at each end that provide a frictional fit against the interior side of the w... | 11/30/1993 |
| 5244110 | Heated transport tank In a heated transport tank, the lower zone of the tank jacket 10 is surrounded by an outer shell 15 spaced from the jacket by socket-type projections 16 integrally formed in the shell 15. The outer shell 15, which forms a vapour flow chamber 20, extends t... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5174447 | Implement retainer A tool carrier for use with open top containers formed initially as a rectangular blank having side edges sewn together to form a cylinder. The cylinder is inserted within the open top area of the container and oriented to be draped on both interior and e... | 12/29/1992 |
| 5152420 | Recycle trash container A container for holding cans (C) or the like includes a base container portion (11) and a cover (12). The base container (11) includes a bottom surface (13) with side walls (14, 15) and a rear wall (16) extending upwardly therefrom forming rims (20, 21) d... | 10/06/1992 |
| 5121853 | Garbage container The present invention refers to a garbage container with a pocket-like receiving means provided in the front section of the opening edge, for a gripping claw of a lifting/tilting apparatus. In order to guarantee a perfect data transfer between a data carr... | 06/16/1992 |
| 5111856 | Tank having a shell capillary effect A liquid and gas tank is provided for operation, in particular, in satellites subject to low acceleration, that utilizes a separation force produced by surface tension to collect liquid in a privileged zone of the tank without allowing gas to escape via t... | 05/12/1992 |
