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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7931168 | Portable manway cover hinge device A portable manway hinge device has a pair of elongated hinge members where each hinge member has a pair of longitudinally-aligned, elongated apertures, a support member slidably connected to each of the elongated apertures where the support member has a pin receivin... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7810671 | Portable manway cover hinge device and methods A method of handling the removal and installation of a manway cover to a manway flange includes removing a plurality of cover bolts from a portion of the cover, providing a flange hinge plate of a portable cover hinge device with an aperture therethrough, inserting ... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7341165 | Lid for a container A lid for a container includes a side element extending from a front of the lid to a rear of the lid. A fulcrum point is formed at one end of the side element and is disposed adjacent to a rear of the lid. A rear surface of the lid includes a portion that projects u... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7291565 | Method and system for treating a substrate with a high pressure fluid using fluorosilicic acid A method and system is described for treating a substrate with a high pressure fluid, such as carbon dioxide in a supercritical state. A process chemistry is introduced to the high pressure fluid for treating the substrate surface. The process chemistry comprises fl... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7275642 | Cosmetic case A cosmetic case including a case body and an associated lid opening and closing the same, is adapted to have an ornamental exchangeable cover replaceably attached to at least either of the lid and the case body to cover them, and hence, the cosmetic case satisfies u... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7275641 | Tool and small item organizer and container An organizer for securely retaining hand tools and other miscellaneous small items particularly in environments where space for working is limited and the tools must be organized and conveniently available. The organizer includes a container defining an interior in ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7258245 | Fuel tank closure A fuel tank closure for closing off a filling channel has a closure part that can be moved between a closed position in which an opening of the filling channel is tightly sealed, and an open position, in which the filling channel is released, in order for a fuel tan... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7240936 | Lid locking mechanism for a spreader twistlock A lid locking device enables engagement of a container lid for handling, particularly for an intermodal container, and also enables locking and unlocking of the lid to the container. The lid has fittings disposed at each of its four corners, with recesses for rotata... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7219969 | Storage container and storage system including a stack of the same The present application relates to a storage container and a storage system include a stack of such storage container. ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7214028 | Method and apparatus for supplying bulk product to an end user A method and apparatus for supplying bulk material to an end user includes the step of providing a bulk material source that is at a location distant from the end user and a specially configured vessel and trailer apparatus for transporting the bulk material to the ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7182111 | Fuel-dispensing nozzle inhibitor A nozzle inhibitor is positioned in a filler neck closure assembly between a pivotable outer door and a pivotable inner door to prevent a user from pumping unleaded fuel into a diesel fuel tank. The nozzle inhibitor blocks full insertion of a small-diameter unleaded... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7165695 | Dispensing container for dispensing fasteners A container is specially configured to enable a user to withdraw stored fasteners such as nails, screws, bolts, and the like. The device includes a receptacle base having a bottom wall and a continuous side wall that can be somewhat squared in shape. The receptacle ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7140511 | Dispenser with stowable cover A dispenser for small objects, such as candy, pills, tablets, and other objects of similar size. The dispenser includes a housing having a bottom, a front wall, a rear wall and two opposing side walls. The housing defines an interior volume and an aperture providing... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7134385 | Cooking apparatus and methods Cooking apparatus, comprising a support structure, a cooking vessel having an opening therein, a cover controlling access to the vessel, and cover actuation apparatus. The cover actuation apparatus pivots the cover, and optionally includes slide structure enabling t... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7125063 | Lid mechanism and center console box A lid mechanism includes a divided lid for closing an opening extending in a longitudinal direction in a closed position, and a lid operating mechanism disposed below the opening closed by the divided lid. The divided lid has at least a front lid for closing a front... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7114629 | Medical waste disposal system A carrier is configured to hold a container having a door mounted for reciprocation between opened and closed positions. The carrier includes a body adapted to receive the container as well as an extension coupled for reciprocal movement with respect to the body. Th... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7107084 | Sliding display apparatus A sliding display apparatus is described. The apparatus includes a base and a cover. The cover substantially covers the base in a closed position. A first edge of the cover is slideably coupled to the base and the cover is also coupled to the base by one or more lin... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7093731 | Container and container lid A container with a container body includes two side panels and two end panels respectively upstanding from the edges of a four-sided base and a two-part lid, which can slide to a container top uncovering position and then pivot to a storage position. A securing devi... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7090095 | Storage/transport box with removable hinged cover A reusable transport/storage box has a side wall having a horizontal upper flange formed with a longitudinally extending and vertically throughgoing slot having a predetermined longitudinal effective length and formed with a transversely inwardly open short cutout. ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7066476 | Side attachable cover/seat for a cart carrying box A molded cover/seat secures over an opening in a carrying box on a two-wheeled cart to serve as a cover and a seat. The cover/seat has a smooth top for sitting and a ribbed waffle pattern bottom for strength. An encircling flange with interior corner protrusions sec... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7063226 | Fuel tank with lid A fuel tank with an opening, on which a lid is mounted in a removable manner by means of thread or bayonet, is intended to provide a sustained and sealed closure under all conditions. For this purpose, two sealing rings are arranged between the sealing surfaces, the... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7044662 | Developing photoresist with supercritical fluid and developer An apparatus for developing a polymeric film without the need for a water rinse step is disclosed. An object having a surface supporting a polymeric film is placed onto a support region within a pressure chamber of the apparatus. A fluid and developer is introduced ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7010833 | Slide hinge for spa cover A hinge assembly for coupling a spa cover to a spa includes a mounting bracket, a slide bracket and a support arm adapted to be attached to the spa cover. The mounting bracket is adapted to be installed near a top of the spa. The slide bracket is slidably coupled to... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6976496 | Method of washing utensils A method of washing utensils in provided which provides a washing action of a pot and pan washing machine within an isolated portion of the washing machine. A utensil basket utilizing the method of the instant invention is also provided. ... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6953114 | Toolbox A toolbox is provided for receiving tool bits each with an annular groove. The toolbox includes a box and a holder for pivotal installment in the box. The holder includes holes defined therein and hooks each located in one of the holes. Each of the holes is for rece... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6932402 | Console box A console box of the present invention has a box main body, a pair of sidewalls, and an armrest. The box main body is located between the sidewalls, and the armrest is located above the box main body. Each sidewall has a guide groove extending in the moving directio... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6929878 | Battery cover assembly for a portable electronic device A battery cover assembly includes a battery cover (3) defining a pair of guide rails (326) in an inner surface of the battery cover, a connecting member (2), a housing (1) defining a receiving slot (164) and a battery-receiving com... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6929146 | Waste container with access door and hinge therefor A waste container includes a container body defining at least one opening; a door sized and configured to close off the at least one opening; a seal connected with one of the container body and the door; a hinge assembly connected between the container body and the ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6772899 | Case with invisible articulation means A case essentially comprising a base, a lid and articulation means for articulating the lid with respect to the base. The articulation means have a pin and a seating in which the pin pivots in a direction of rotation, in order to articulate the lid with respect to t... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6695165 | Door device having a reduced action range A door device for opening and closing an opening of a collecting case includes a door body for opening and closing the opening. A first hinge and a second hinge are disposed at one side of the door body at a predetermined distance from each other. A first... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6409042 | Closure opening/closing apparatus of electronics and electronic apparatus having the same Closure opening/closing apparatus constructed that a slide hinge (43) provided with two hinge portions (43a) and (43b) parallel to each other is supported rotatably at one hinge portion by a shaft to a closure body (41) for opening/closing an opening (21c... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6364153 | Waste container with displaceable panel closure A container with side and end walls, a top and a bottom, has a closure with a panel movable outwardly perpendicular to a plane of the closure, from a closed and substantially sealed position to a closed and substantially unsealed position to disengage the... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6312035 | Electric vehicle An electric vehicle body has a curved portion provided with an opening. A storage compartment communicates with an inside of the body through the opening. A lid is disposed along the curved surface of the body to pivot about hinges to open and close the s... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6250729 | Dual opening sliding console for use with a vehicle A sliding console (20) for use with a vehicle. The console (20) includes a padded upper portion (40) to serve as an arm rest. The console (20) includes a slider assembly (52) that moves toward and way form the front end (32) and rear end walls (34) to all... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6129237 | Structure for opening/closing a case cover A structure for opening/closing a cover for a case in which when the cover is closed, the cover closes an opening provided in an upper surface of the case, whereas when the cover is opened, the cover is guided at its engaging portions in guides provided o... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6092476 | Hopper for seeding machine A seed hopper for a seeding machine is provided with a plastic bin having a substantially horizontal open top that is enclosed by a plastic lid. The bin has two sidewalls having a track extending the length of the bin. The lid is provided with two inwardl... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6076694 | Trash container including outer container A novel and ergonomic trash receptacle comprises an outer container and an inner trash can. The outer container which is mounted on a pedestal is provided with a lockable closure with the trash can being received in the container such that garbage introdu... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6039414 | Modular electronic enclosure having rotational molded plastic interlocking components A modular enclosure includes multiple interlocking molded plastic components and panels to form an exterior structure for the enclosure. The exterior structure provides a protective and aesthetic housing which encloses and covers an interior enclosure hou... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6000538 | Toilet paper holder A toilet paper holder is made up of a main body and a movable lid. The main body is provided therein with a receiving space for holding toilet paper sheets which are arranged in a stack in an organized manner such that the toilet paper sheets can be drawn... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5992680 | Slidable sealing lid apparatus for subsurface storage containers A container lid apparatus having a plurality of support brackets which are pivotally mounted in a base. A rod is pivotally mounted to ends of the support brackets, and a plurality of rollers are rotatably mounted on the rod. A container lid is provided wh... | 11/30/1999 |
