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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7441672 | Produce packaging system having produce containers with arched bottom and raised feet to enable under container ventilation A produce packaging container having an arched bottom surface and raised feet is described herein. The containers each can include upper ventilation slots and lower ventilation channels. The lower ventilation channels are formed by arching the bottoms of the baskets... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7344767 | Self-cooling beverage container with permeable wall A self-cooling container for water or other beverage utilizing a non-porous moisture vapor permeable membrane is provided. The membrane allows moisture vapor to escape while preventing penetration of contaminants including liquids, particulates, and bacteria. Evapor... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7297173 | Gas turbine air intake system with bypass arrangement and methods A hopper arrangement includes a damper arrangement selectively moveable in a plurality of positions to manipulate access to the interior volume. A first position includes a standby position wherein the enclosure and the damper arrangement block access to the interio... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7100788 | Method and apparatus for packing and bi-directional cooling of produce Method for improved packing and cooling of produce. According to the present invention, baskets for the packing of fruit are provided with ventilation channels disposed upon a lower surface of the basket. Vent apertures communicate between the ventilation channels a... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7097056 | Neck of synthetic resin bottle The gas-venting groove or grooves are formed, while leaving a part of the thread ridge up to a certain height, as the vertical degassing paths in the thread ridge carved on the outer surface of the round neck wall and the entire neck is whitened by the thermal cryst... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7055707 | Peelably laminated blow-molded containers A blow-molded container includes an outer layer of a synthetic resin, which forms the outer shell of a finite shape; an inner layer of a flexible synthetic resin, which is peelably laminated with the outer layer and forms an inner bag; and a pair of adhered zones of... | 06/06/2006 |
| 6976600 | Blow-molded container that is peelably laminated A blow-molded container of this invention comprises: an outer layer (11) of a synthetic resin, which forms the outer shell of a finite shape; an inner layer (12) of a flexible synthetic resin, which is peelably laminated with the outer layer (11... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6962263 | Produce packaging system having produce containers with double-arched ventilation channels A produce packaging system incorporates a tray for receiving a plurality of produce carrying baskets. The baskets each include upper ventilation slots and lower ventilation channels. The lower ventilation channels are formed by arching the bottoms of the baskets to ... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6860194 | Package for heating a food product An ovenable enclosure (10) for pizza or other heatable food product comprises a box of taint free board having an interior clearance over the pizza, a central vent (15) in the upper surface and a metal plate (16) on lower surface. The enclosure ... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6783022 | Ventilation device for a fuel tank A ventilation device for a fuel tank includes an antisurge element designed as a porous component manufactured from sintered plastic. The antisurge element prevents fuel which is sloshing around in the fuel tank from penetrating into an activated carbon filter of th... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6732878 | Venting lid apparatus for tank opening A lid apparatus for a tank opening that retains fluid within the tank while allowing air to vent into or out of the tank. An air manifold is provided, preferably as part of an installation ring of the apparatus which is mounted to the tank around the tank opening. T... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6594876 | Method and kit for modifying a trash can to prevent vacuum lock from trash can liners A method and kit for modifying an existing trash can to minimize or to prevent the occurrence of a vacuum seal that may occur when a trash can liner is pulled out of the trash can. The method comprises making three holes substantially close to each other ... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6585942 | Sterilization container A sterilization container for sterilizing, storing and transporting medical instruments is provided with a collar-shaped base, a lid, and a removable bottom received within the base. Circumferentially spaced channels are provided on the walls of the base ... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6578758 | Air breathable bulk materials container A container for leaf product and other bulk pack materials wherein a blank of corrugated paperboard is scored to define side walls of the container, and a field of passageways are defined in at least one side wall of the container by a conical pin punch-p... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6465245 | Processor device with fume extraction A laboratory apparatus, such as a tissue processor, includes a container for containing material which may emit noxious fumes, the container having a closure moveable between an open position and a closed position in which it closes off or opens a mouth o... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6454111 | Compost receptacle A receptacle for containing compost is provided which can be easily assembled and disassembled as needed. The receptacle is formed of durable materials creating an attractive appearance to the yard or garden. Metal brackets form the corners and define ang... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6401951 | Enclosure system An enclosure system for providing a visual barrier with respect to various objects, including a tank of the type used to store fuel, water and other liquid and gaseous materials. The enclosure system includes an enclosure and a lid covering the enclosure.... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6386384 | Full jacket gas cylinder A protective device for gas cylinders is provided that protects the body of the gas cylinder from damage, is light, does not affect the required heat exchange from the environment to the liquified gas within the gas cylinder and renders the gas cylinder a... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6126067 | Air breathable bulk materials container A container for leaf product and other bulk pack materials wherein a first blank of paperboard is bonded to a second blank of paperboard. A field of bores are defined in at least one side wall of the container by a high-speed non-fluted drill for communic... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6102230 | Enclosure system An enclosure system for providing a visual barrier with respect to various objects, including a tank of the type used to store fuel, water and other liquid and gaseous materials. The enclosure system includes an enclosure and a lid covering the enclosure.... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6089395 | Storage chest for drying bath toys A storage chest and method for drying bath tub toys is disclosed. The chest includes a removable perforated drying basket nested inside the chest. The basket includes a peripheral flange that supports the basket in a position inside the chest suitably spa... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6073790 | Folding container with releasably locking side walls In a plastic transport container having inwardly folding side walls the side walls are mutually fixed in the erect position by snap-in elements which can be released by mere finger pressure. This finger pressure for releasing the snap-in elements at the s... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6030579 | Method of sterilization using pretreatment with hydrogen peroxide A method for hydrogen peroxide vapor sterilization of medical devices and similar instruments having long narrow lumens or diffusion restricted areas includes the step of pretreating the article to be sterilized with a dilute solution of hydrogen peroxide... | 02/29/2000 |
| 6003715 | Plastic bucket air vent and method The air vent has a body with a central axis, a top end, a bottom end, a flat surface on the top end and a flat surface on the bottom end. A gripping surface extends from the top flat surface to a stop surface that is transverse to the axis. The small diam... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5968459 | Filtered flash sterilization apparatus A flash sterilization container (10) comprises a pan (12) forming the bottom of the container holding a tray (14), with a cover (16) forming the top of the container, and a filter element (20). The filter (20) covers an opening in the cover (16) so that t... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5947321 | Vented food container A molded foam container having a number of elongated horizontal side vents formed on its upper sidewalls. The container is designed to maintain the quality of food items packaged therein by venting moisture from the container and inhibiting contaminants f... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5931333 | Container system including a colander A container system is optimized for use as a microwave steamer. The container system includes a container, a lid, and a colander disposed between the lid and the container. The colander has smooth sides and integral hand grips. The integral hand grips ven... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5850936 | Impenetrable wall element An integral wall formation for fruit and vegetables containers made of plastic has an outer surface having a plurality of longitudinally extending outer legs wherein adjacent legs define outer apertures therebetween. An inner surface has a plurality of lo... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5843768 | Ventilated waste collecting container A container for collecting and storing compostable waste while minimizing offensive odors and the accumulation of insect or other pests near the container by providing specially designed ventilation and drainage. As shown in FIG. 1, the enclosed volume (1... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5794747 | Baggage skid pad with actuatable drain A skid pad has an actuatable drain for use with baggage carrying wet gear. A mesh compartment is provided in the bottom interior of the bag. Slidingly carried in the compartment is a valve member. The mesh compartment is in fluid communication with an ope... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5727711 | Reusable containers for the preservation of fresh fruits and vegetables A durable container for storing and transferring crops, such as fruits and vegetables, from the field to market is described. The container is adapted to provide efficient air or water circulation for the preservation of crops. Particularly, the container... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5722559 | Coolant recovery bottle for skid steer loaders Rotationally molded component parts for a skid steer loader are disclosed wherein the parts provide specialized operative functions heretofore unrealized. A fuel tank structure includes both a tank body and a separate filler tube formed from a rotational ... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5690249 | Multi-sectioned improved air supply compost container The invention concerns a compost container consisting of a number of ring-shaped container sections, constructed to be assembled, as well as of a ventilated base-plate and a lid. The purpose of the invention, to improve the air supply to the container's i... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5533642 | Biological specimen cassette A biological specimen cassette comprising a base and a lid wherein the lid has two pivotal connections, one at the front wall, the other at the rear wall of the base. The first pivotal connection allows a specimen to be placed in the base while the second... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5492241 | Vented refuse container A refuse container for permitting ease of removal of a loaded trash bag therefrom. The inventive device includes a container for receiving a trash bag to be filled. A vent assembly extends along a sidewall of the container to vent air beneath the trash ba... | 02/20/1996 |
| 5489739 | Method for disposing naturally occurring radioactive material within a subterranean formation A method for disposing of radioactive material in a disposal area, which is accessible from the surface through a wellbore which contains a wellbore fluid. The method comprises the steps of: encapsulating the radioactive material within a container, placi... | 02/06/1996 |
| 5465864 | Venting thermoplastic container for a package with a bladder system A molded plastic container (10, 110, 310) having an open neck portion (12, 112, 212), the container being adapted to have a collapsible bladder (B) inserted therein. The bladder has a metallic ferrule (F) at an open end thereof, and the ferrule is adapted... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5388717 | Vented trash can A vented trash can is provided, which consists of a container having an open top for the insertion and removal of a plastic trash bag. A component is for allowing air to enter the container under the plastic trash bag when removing the plastic trash bag f... | 02/14/1995 |
| 5356024 | Collapsible hamper for storage of laundry and other items The present invention relates to a collapsible hamper, used for the storage of laundry or other items comprising a rigid upper frame, a rigid lower frame, a lid movably hinged to the upper frame, a flexible side wall woven out of polypropylene strips, fab... | 10/18/1994 |
| 5267669 | Self serve beverage dispenser A beverage dispenser is provided having a hollow shell member having an open end, a beverage receptacle enclosed within the shell member and engaged with the shell member and also having an open end, and a cover member which threadably engages the open en... | 12/07/1993 |
