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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7481329 | Trash receptacle having a depressurization apparatus A trash receptacle having a trash bag or liner attached thereto. The trash receptacle includes an evacuation device designed to evacuate or depressurize the area between the trash receptacle and the trash bag upon insertion of the trash bag within the receptacle. | 01/27/2009 |
| 7441673 | Material handling container with card holder A container with a base from which first and second pairs of spaced-apart, opposed sidewalls project to collectively form a storage compartment. An upper rim is positioned on the sidewalls for engaging and supporting the base of another container. The lower rim is p... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7410073 | Cosmetic container A cosmetic container having a container body and a lid which opens and closes the container body, which can meet a demand that a decorated part does not peel or fall off in part from the container body or the lid, by providing a replacement cover detachably/attachab... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7374064 | Waste receptacle A stable waste receptacle has in the preferred embodiment, at least two foot pedals mounted on opposite sides of the receptacle, at the receptacle's base. Recessed housings are formed in the base and sides to permit the foot pedals to be withdrawn from the housings ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7343834 | Beverage holder A combination beverage holder and container opener having a tubular body that includes an open upper end sized for receipt of a beverage container, a lower end, and a wall that defines an inner receptacle and a lower inner surface for receiving the beverage containe... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7334680 | Modular toolbox system A toolbox having modular components for additional storage and functionality includes modular attachments that are adapted to removably fit various attachments, such as a cooler, cup holder, saw blades holder, drill bit holders, and the like. In addition, the toolbo... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7328788 | Contact lens care system An integrated lens care system including a lens case for contact lenses and a container for dispensing a lens care solution. The container includes a docking site where the lens case can be stored and then removed for use, and a retainer mechanism for releasably sec... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7182242 | Food container for use with a beverage receptacle A food container includes an upper portion having a generally frusto-conicle upwardly tapered food containing portion which is adapted to be superimposed on a cover of a beverage container with the cover serving as a base. The food container also includes an integra... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7152753 | Re-sealable can mechanism A device is disclosed for re-closing an opening in a can having a tab opener. The device comprises a mount piece having an overall shape and flexibility that enables it to be pushed through at least one aperture formed in the tab opener thereby securing the device t... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7025880 | Fluid receptacle and filter system A system for separating particles from fluid which includes a receptacle for containing the fluid, a lid for covering the receptacle, and a filter assembly which includes a filter component shaped to fit the receptacle, an o-ring encircling the perimeter of the filt... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7025224 | Cap for beverage can A cap is provided for covering an opening in a soda can. The cap may include a depression and a peripheral flange connected to the depression. The peripheral flange may at least partially surround the depression. The depression may be adapted to fit into an opening ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6920998 | Container with child drowning protection A container is provided with child drowning protection in the form of a bottom wall that is contoured in a manner that (1) allows it to stand upright on a flat support such as a floor, shelf or shipping pallet, and (2) in the event that the container contains some w... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6843387 | Cover for desiccant dispenser A cover for a desiccant dispenser is mounted over an opening of a bucket-shaped container containing a plurality of desiccant bags. The cover includes a hard main plate having a taking-out bore for insertion of a hand to take out the desiccant bags, and one elastic ... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6722518 | Rotatable drink opening cover A rotatable cover for a tab actuated drink opening in a conventional beverage container, which cover is easily installed and removed, is reusable, and prevents the entry of objectionable debris including insects. The cover, having a bottom surface larger than the dr... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6715604 | Liquid container with liquid absorbent base A liquid absorbent base for a liquid beverage container used in the Food and Beverage Industry. A liquid absorbent wafer is provided that is secured onto the base of the container. The liquid-absorbent base and beverage container are used in combination as a liquid-... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6675960 | Holder for an optical disc The holder for an optical disc comprises a sheet of plastic material deformed to include a flat generally circular or annular portion having an outer circular edge and an inner circular edge; an at least partially annular first flange portion depending fr... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6604648 | Attaching system for a container and a base An attachment system for attaching a container and a base, the container having an elongated member extending towards the base and the base having an elongated portion for cooperating with the member to connect the container and base together. The base ha... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6601283 | Method for manufacturing flexible and rigid handle containers Preforms or parisons are blow molded from synthetic resin into hollow articles including a neck region and a body area, the hollow articles having hooks and recessed areas formed into their outside walls. Flexible strings are molded below the neck region ... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6497334 | Packaging of nozzle for pressurized dispensing containers The nozzle for a pressurized container is mounted to the container for shipment and sale by a hook member. The hook member has a hook portion that mounts to the valve cup rim or container rim. An attachment leg connects the hook portion to the nozzle. The... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6338421 | Crack-resistant container lid having opening A container lid that is adapted to be placed on a container includes an upstanding side wall and a top wall. The top wall is provided with an opening or through hole for allowing the contents within the container to be mixed while the lid remains on the c... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6227372 | Component carrier tray for high-temperature applications A component carrier tray for holding electrical components includes a support frame and a pocket insert supported by the support frame. The frame has at least one opening or concavity therein. The pocket insert is located in the opening or concavity and i... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6142330 | Locking ring for containers A container lid locking ring is provided to secure the lid of a container to the container and lock one container on top of another. The locking ring comprises a cylindrical ring having a first projection for engaging a recess in the lid of a first contai... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6092689 | Bowl with gripping means A bowl with gripping means comprises an interior surface and exterior surface, a generally cylindrical base portion extending downwardly from a bottom exterior surface of the bowl, the base portion allowing the bowl to rest upon a flat surface in a secure... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6073757 | Combined bottle and lens case A container arrangement for contact lenses and solution therefor includes a lens case having receptacles for storing contact lenses in contact lens solution. A bottle is provided for containing the contact lens solution. A bottle is provided for containin... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6041961 | Cup with anti-rotation mechanism A container for containing food and/or beverage ingredients is described. The container is of a type which may be supported in a cup holder while the ingredients inside are processed, such as by a rotating blade or other mechanism, and which is restrained... | 03/28/2000 |
| 5921427 | Trash discriminator device A trash discriminator device (10) for a container (12) having an open top edge (14) which holds a plastic bag (16) therein, with an upper portion (18) of the plastic bag (16) folded over the open top edge (14) of the container (12). The device (10) compri... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5839598 | Combination lid and spill tray A blow molded combination lid and spill tray has a top wall and a downwardly depending skirt thereabout, the top wall formed from a pair of upper and lower circular walls. The upper and lower circular walls have a central feed circular recess, plurality o... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5713468 | Slidable utility box A slidable utility box includes a number of features which are particularly well adapted for use in confined spaces (crawl spaces, attics, etc.). The box includes a pyramid shaped obstacle deflector, which may be removably secured to either end of the box... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5641087 | Paint bucket for a mini roller A paint bucket having cylindrical side walls, a bottom, has two integrally-formed inclined rolling surfaces extending upward from the bottom and inward toward the center, which meet at a peak below the top rim and form rolling surfaces. The rolling surfac... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5599505 | Chemical analysis element cartridge with capping member A chemical analysis film cartridge has a box-like cartridge body in which a plurality of chemical analysis films are stacked. The chemical analysis films are taken out one by one through a take-out port formed in one end of the cartridge body. The take-ou... | 02/04/1997 |
| 5579941 | Medication control and dispensing package assemblage An improved medication dispensing and control assembly is disclosed in which a carton has sidewalls defining a medication dispensing opening, which carton has at least one sidewall provided with a positioning slot for secure positioning in a tray. The car... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5531353 | Drinking cup device A drinking cup device which includes a drinking cup having an open top and a base. A storage portion may be connected and disconnected from the base of the cup portion. A cylindrical shoulder on the cup portion base mates with an open top on the storage p... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5513770 | Prevention of children drowning in pails An insert is positioned in the upper end of a pail, which pail contains a liquid. The insert blocks entry of a child's head into the pail. The insert is screwed into the upper end of the pail. Mating locking detents are provided on the pail and on the ins... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5482425 | Conveyor sheet cargo container and method An unloading apparatus for use with a cargo container. The unloading apparatus having a supporting frame with a mandrel rotatably supported by the supporting frame and laterally extending across the frame. The unloading apparatus having devices to detacha... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5476186 | Universal replacement carafe for coffee maker A universal replacement carafe is presented and which may be used with coffee makers of different types. It includes removable adaptors which may be inserted into the lid of the carafe. In this way, the lid/adaptor combination can be made of the required ... | 12/19/1995 |
| 5437390 | Medication control and dispensing package assemblage An improved medication dispensing and control assembly is disclosed in which a carton has sidewalls defining a medication dispensing opening, which carton has a bendable top wall connected to the sidewalls in such a manner as to allow the top wall to move... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5405044 | Drum top drier A layered combination of porous material mounted over the edge of a drum to siphon water from the top of the drum over the edge thereof.... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5379914 | Filter for drinking container A filtering device for a beverage container with a tab opening system, which acts as a protector for a drink opening of the beverage container, allowing a user to drink through it. The device is not manually activated, and prevents entry of insects or for... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5373962 | Drum top drier A layered combination of porous material mounted over the edge of a drum to siphon water from the top of the drum over the edge thereof. The porous material is in two spaced layers with a groove between. A nonporous cover makes the groove into a siphon tu... | 12/20/1994 |
| 5353942 | Device for covering a container opening A device for covering the opening formed in a container after the original sealing pull-tab is removed by a user. The device comprises a wire member having a ring like portion fixedly positioned below the top rim of the container. A second portion of the ... | 10/11/1994 |
