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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7922028 | Pail with lid and flashed lip A pail includes a base and at least one wall extending upwardly from a periphery of the base to an opening of the pail. A lip protruding outwardly from an upper edge of the at least one wall includes a plurality of flanges. A lid located adjacent the plurality of fl... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7784639 | Preform of a plastic container particularly designed for packaging foodstuffs This invention relates to the preform to produce a plastic container for packaging foodstuffs, and especially to blow mould thin-walled containers which can be hermetically closed with a metal lid by double seaming. The preform (1) includes a body (4) ... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7347327 | Stackable and nestable receptacles A receptacle, which is adapted for nesting and stacking with similar receptacles. The invention, the receptacle is intended in particular to be utilized as a food pan for the receiving and storing of hot or cold food items, and, which may be employed in connection w... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7204056 | Plant pot made from deep-drawn plastic A stackable deep-drawn plastic container has an at least slightly conical wall and a bottom connected to the conical wall. The wall has a rim area remote from the bottom. The rim area has a first ledge and a second ledge located below the first ledge. It also has an... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7152755 | Plastic container with integral bail A one-piece, molded plastic container (10) comprises a base (16) and a circumferential sidewall (20) extending upwardly from the base. The upper end (18) of the sidewall forms an open top of the container which is closed by a lid (19 | 12/26/2006 |
| 7090905 | Flat or semi-flat element including a frame Flat or semi-flat element (1) including a partly or completely circumambient frame (2), which element (1) is manufactured through molding of a polymeric material. The element (1) includes a carrying structure, constituted by the frame ( | 08/15/2006 |
| 7051677 | Nestable livestock watering tank with stacking blocks and reinforced supports A livestock watering tank being used for receiving water for feeding livestock, the tank includes first and second sidewalls, a top, an upper rim wall and a bottom, the tank being formed of molded plastic to prevent corrosion. The tank includes a float valve for con... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6986863 | Containers A container is made in two stages from thermoplastics material. In the first stage a preform (1) is injection moulded, the mould parts easily releasing a tubular body (2) with a closed end and an outwardly projecting rim (3) at the open end. In ... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6848591 | Tray-shape packaging Tray-like pack with a sealing rim passing round the removal opening for sealing on a sealing foil or film and a rolling rim radially outwardly connected to said sealing rim and at least in a partial area the rolling rim has a smaller height than in the remaining are... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6715630 | Disposable food container with a linear sidewall profile and an arcuate outer flange The present invention is directed to rigid disposable food containers provided with a relatively steep sidewall with a generally linear profile and an outwardly flared arcuate flange portion. The containers are further characterized by a flange outer vertical drop w... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6698613 | Opening structure of a fuel tank The present invention is directed to an opening structure of a fuel tank having a fuel tank wall made of plastic layers including at least an outer layer, an inner layer and an intermediate layer, with an opening portion formed to be integral with the fue... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6672473 | Microwavable food container with reinforcing flange and sidewall A thermoformed plastic food container for use in microwave heating. The container includes a bottom, a sidewall and a flange. The sidewall extends upwardly from the bottom, terminating at a top end. The flange extends from the sidewall opposite the bottom... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6557720 | Food pan configured for nested stacking A pan for use with a well for receiving the pan is disclosed herein. The pan includes a bottom panel, a plurality of walls, and a ramp. The plurality of walls extend upwardly from the bottom panel and define a cavity. The plurality of walls also have an u... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6460453 | Cover system A covering system includes a frame, a cover pivotally coupled to the frame and a stop surface pivotally coupled to the frame. The cover pivots between a closed position, a substantially open position and at least one intermediate position. The stop surfac... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6415945 | Food serving and pan system A pan for use with a well for receiving the pan is disclosed herein. The pan includes a bottom panel, a plurality of walls, and a ramp. The plurality of walls extend upwardly from the bottom panel and define a cavity. The plurality of walls also have an u... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6371364 | Cellular plastic packaging container and assembly comprising such a container and its lid Packing box (2) of polygonal general shape that widens out, is made from a flat cellular plastic blank that is cut and folded. The box (2) comprises a base (4) and side walls (5, 6) which are formed from side panels of the blank and are joined together, a... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6349843 | Pan removal ramp A pan for use with a well for receiving the pan is disclosed herein. The pan includes a bottom panel, a plurality of walls, and a ramp. The plurality of walls extend upwardly from the bottom panel and define a cavity. The plurality of walls also have an u... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6332555 | Fuel tank with opening closed by removable holding cover and sealing ring A fuel tank for a motor vehicle has a connecting portion which extends around an opening in the tank wall which is closed by a holding cover, with the interposition of a sealing ring. The connection between the connecting portion and the holding cover is ... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6286705 | Container having tapered sidewall made from sheet material and lid to seal same A package is provided with a lid and container that are heat sealed together. A multi-ply sheet material is provided for being thermoformed to define the container which has a tapering wall and bulge-resistant bottom end. Prior to thermoforming the contai... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6253947 | Container with detachable sealing cap A sealable container includes a container body having two opposite curved grooves in an upper end and a recessed bottom wall; a cap having a flange for a seal gasket to fit around to seal an open mouth of the container, two U-shaped vertical walls definin... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6149053 | Bend-resistant foil container A foil container formed from a single sheet of metal about orthogonal longitudinal and transverse axes, comprises a bottom panel, a continuous wall panel, and a continuous rim. The continuous wall panel encompasses the bottom panel and extends upwardly an... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6119890 | Metallic can and method of manufacture of same, and can cover with integral scraper A cylindrical can cover to be mounted onto an opening of the can is disclosed, which includes a top plate and a peripheral wall extending downwardly from the peripheral margin of the top plate. The top plate is divided into two parts, one part being stati... | 09/19/2000 |
| 5964372 | Plastic container The container includes a lower part and a lid. The lower part is of a single wall structure and is reinforced at its upper edge area by a reinforcing wall. The lower end of the reinforcing wall is curved inwards and extends into the side wall. Thus, an ed... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5954223 | Molded article An article, such as a container, includes a bottom wall, a sidewall and rim around a top end to strengthen the sidewall and to provide a handle for lifting the article. The rim includes a first lip extending radially outward with respect to the container ... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5915583 | Container Embodiments of a container for holding an item are disclosed. In one embodiment, the container comprises an open end, a closed end and a shank connecting the open end with the closed end. A flange extends from the open end. The flange has a configuration ... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5913446 | Plastic bucket and lid A plastic bucket includes at least one undercut adjacent an upper end of the bucket defined by a bucket wall which extends upwardly and inwardly along a diagonal path. An annular, vertical section may be provided at the upper end of the diagonal path. Abo... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5829616 | Stackable nestable dispensing bin A dispensing bin and cover cooperate to support many times the bin's capacity stacked on the cover. With the cover removed, empty bins nest for storage. Vertical stacking capacity is enhanced by surrounding the top opening of the bin with a reinforcement ... | 11/03/1998 |
| 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 |
| 5676276 | Buffet table food pan A buffet table food pan having a pair of side walls and a pair of end walls extending upwardly from a bottom panel. A top flange extends outwardly from the walls. The flange is in sealing engagement with the buffet table when it is placed therein. The fla... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5661889 | Process for producing a container and closure assembly A process for producing a container and closure assembly includes molding a preliminary container including a closed bottom portion, a body portion and a shoulder and neck portion. The shoulder and neck portion is separated from the body portion. An open ... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5626256 | Bowl for hand mixing A mixing bowl of generally ellipsoidal configuration having an elliptical upwardly domed base, upwardly and outwardly arcing side wall, and an upper ellipse-defining rim. The rim is surrounded by an outwardly and downwardly inclined flange varying in widt... | 05/06/1997 |
| 5593059 | Protective newspaper delivery receptable This weather-shielding protective newspaper delivery receptacle serves to completely enclose its contents and has no removable or hinged door for access to its interior. The receptacle consists essentially of a tapered elongated tube having its smaller en... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5392948 | Mixing bowl A nestable, stackable mixing bowl is provided having a radiused sidewall and a wide concave rim flange. The rim flange provides a handle around the entire circumference of the bowl, providing an easy way to grasp the bowl while pouring. The rim flange is ... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5326020 | Rigid paperboard container A container formed from a unitary paperboard blank having a substantially planar inner region, a sidewall region and a rim region formed about the periphery thereof is disclosed. The sidewall region includes a generally annular region flaring upwardly and... | 07/05/1994 |
| 5203836 | Nestable mixing bowl with integral handle A mixing bowl set is disclosed comprising nestable bowls (2,4), each having a radiussed sidewalls (8), and a downturned upper rim flange (14). The rim flange (14) has a lower edge 20 which is spaced apart from the sidewall (8) a distance which varies from... | 04/20/1993 |
| 5167344 | Thermoplastic pressure vessel A thermoplastic pressure vessel consisting of a container having an exterior sidewall, a bottom and an annular top rim. An annular seal surface encircles the top rim. An annular collar extends outwardly and downwardly from the sidewall adjacent the top ri... | 12/01/1992 |
| 5129535 | Trash container system and cover thereof A trash container (10) includes a base container portion (11) and a cover (12). The base container portion (11) includes a front wall (15), a rear wall (16) and two side walls (13, 14) all extending upwardly from a bottom surface (17) to an upper rim (19)... | 07/14/1992 |
| 5125393 | Stove top vessel with energy conserving casing An energy conserving cooking or heating vessel assembly comprises an inner receptacle for receiving food or other materials to be cooked or heated and a cylindrical skirt or sleeve of larger diameter than the inner receptacle extending downwardly from a p... | 06/30/1992 |
| 5088640 | Rigid four radii rim paper plate A pressed paper includes a planar center having an outer peripheral surface. The planar center forms a bottom for the pressed paper plate. An outwardly projecting side wall includes a first rim portion joined to the outer peripheral surface of the planar ... | 02/18/1992 |
| 5029725 | Molded plastic material container A flange assembly of a molded plastic container which is multi-sided. Each side terminates at its upper edge in the flange assembly and the flange assembly includes an inner support flange to which a closure may be bonded. Outwardly of the support flange ... | 07/09/1991 |
