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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7337497 | Magnetic hinge A magnetic hinge defining a hinge axis includes first and second hinge plates of non-magnetic material and first and second magnets disposed therein, respectively, for movement therewith. The plates are generally parallel and independently pivotable about the hinge ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7137527 | Container To provide a container that can be easily configured and has good operability when opened and closed with one hand. The container includes a container body having an opening, and a lid body that can open and close the opening of the container body, wherein the conta... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7055216 | Magnetic hinge A magnetic hinge defining a hinge axis includes first and second hinge plates of non-magnetic material and first and second magnets disposed therein, respectively, for movement therewith. The plates are generally parallel and independently pivotable about the hinge ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 6988630 | Storage container A storage container which is opened and closed by horizontally rotating a lid body with regard to the container body, having a rotating torque such that the lid body has a suitable resistance feel when rotating, and at the same time, makes a technical issue of the s... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6961977 | Magnetic hinge A magnetic hinge defining a hinge axis includes first and second hinge plates of non-magnetic material and first and second magnets disposed therein, respectively, for movement therewith. The plates are generally parallel and independently pivotable about the hinge ... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6902082 | Manhole device A modular solvent recovery device (30) includes an enclosure (34) mounted to a frame (32) to enclose a tank (70) having a solvent section (72) and a waste fluid section (73), a still (40) in which waste photopolymer f... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6789677 | Child-resistant container A child-resistant container for holding an item includes a housing and a tray that is pivotably connected to the housing for pivotable movement between a closed position in which the tray is in the housing for preventing access to the item and an open position in wh... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6382410 | Pill container A pill container for holding one or more pills and attached to a key chain. The pill container has an overall appearance of an enlarged pill for ease in viewing and quick identification. The pill container includes an open top housing and a housing cover ... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6332551 | Self-sealing container An improved container, comprising, a receptacle having at least one opening; and a lid adapted to releasably cover at least a portion of the receptacle opening, comprising, one or more lower leaves having one or more ports, through which at least a portio... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6220470 | Resealable closure for open end of container A closure member for an open end of a container includes a main body segment secured to edge portions of the container and a flap segment pivotally mounted to the main body segment. The main body segment defines a discharge port through which fluid discha... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6216904 | Drink can lid with closure cap The drink can has an off-center opening in its lid, which is firmly connected to the body surface, and is fastened to the body surface by a flanged rim. A closure cap is arranged in a rotatable but non-removable fashion, on this flanged rim. The closure c... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6024215 | Compact disc carrier A portable compact disc carrier is designed to hold a plurality of compact discs. A pair of covers are hinged at a pivot joint on a base bracket, having hollow pins movable therein. Dampening grease is swept on the surface of the pins when they are insert... | 02/15/2000 |
| 5632394 | Container with rotating mechanism for producing an audible closing sound A cosmetics compact having mechanism for producing an audible sound to indicate when the compact is completely closed, the compact being opened and closed by slidably rotating the cover and the base in relation to one another.... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5392943 | Canister for specimen holders A canister for specimen holders, includes a receptacle (1) having an upper opening (50) and a rod (3) for supporting the receptacle. A cover (5), supported on a support (8) mounted on the rod (3), is displaceable between a first position, over the opening... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5085338 | Method of treating medical wastes and containers to be used for the treatment method A method of safely treating medical wastes such as syringe needles, absorbent tissue and bandages, wherein all the steps of treatment from throwing medical wastes into the container to the final disposal are identified by the appearance of the container. ... | 02/04/1992 |
| 4678011 | End cap for a tubular member An end cap in the form of a plate which is connected by an attachment part to the side wall at the open end of a tubular member. The plate part is pivotal relative to the attachment part and therefore can be rotated between a closed position overlying and... | 07/07/1987 |
| 4605141 | Opening means having hold down means A container comprising a top wall having a rupturable score line defining a permanent top wall portion and an opening closure portion; pivot means spaced from said drinking opening; and a pull tab pivotally connected with said pivot means, said pull tab c... | 08/12/1986 |
| 4552280 | Containers for waste products A container for medical waste products includes a receptacle and a closure member. The closure member is connected to a resiliently deformable member biasing the closure member to close the aperture to the receptacle. In one version the closure member is ... | 11/12/1985 |
| 4450974 | Litter container A litter container is provided that is particularly adapted for use in urban environments. A base is secured to a support surface with a first bolt ring that is disposed on an interior diameter of the base. A body is disposed atop the base for receiving a... | 05/29/1984 |
