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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7762439 | Variable tip nozzle and cap assembly for dispensing pouch A variable tip nozzle and cap assembly is disclosed for a dispensing pouch which contains a confectionery, the assembly including threaded portions of different diameters which receive decorating tips for application of the confectionery as a decoration to cakes and... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7628299 | Threaded spout The present invention provides a spout for use with a container for holding and dispensing a fluid. The spout comprises a generally cylindrical body having an external surface capable of mating with a collar of a dispensing connector. The external surface has at lea... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7364047 | Tubular, especially can-shaped, receptacle for the accommodation of fluids, a method of manufacture, and use Tubular, especially can-shaped, receptacle for the accommodation of fluids, especially drinks, with a tubular body and a base and top section attached to this, wherein the top section is constructed in the shape of a shoulder and is suitable for attaching a closure ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7364098 | Material dispensing apparatus A device for dispensing coating material includes a handle and a barrel coupled to the handle and extending therefrom toward a forward end from which coating material is dispensed. A first component is provided on the dispensing device. Multiple second components ea... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7354322 | Watercraft and waterjet propulsion system The present invention relates to a watercraft with an improved waterjet propulsion system. The present invention further relates to a waterjet propulsion system with an improved steering nozzle design. The watercraft preferably is either what is known as a jet ski, ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7347343 | Container for liquids, including sealing mechanisms A container for storage and dispensing of paint includes a unitary, molded plastic container body defining an interior volume and including an annular container opening through which the contents are dispensed. Included as part of the paint container is a dispensing... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7337923 | Variable tip nozzle and cap assembly for dispensing pouch A variable tip nozzle and cap assembly is disclosed for a dispensing pouch which contains a confectionery, the assembly including threaded portions of different diameters which receive decorating tips for application of the confectionery as a decoration to cakes and... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7328820 | Vented fluid closure and container A vented closure for a liquid container which will not freely pour includes a cap hinged at one side and movable between open and closed positions relative to a base collar. In an open position, a primary fluid passageway extends through a shaped mouthpiece which is... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7306118 | Paint container A method and apparatus for transporting fluid. The apparatus includes a hollow body having a neck defining a first aperture extending into the body. A spout insert is configured to fit inside the neck. A handle is coupled to the container. A cover is configured to c... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7284682 | Bottle for liquids available on the market fitted with a device so that it works like a quick-fit/quick-release tank to/from a suitable support equipped with a drain It is a liquid-containing bottle (1) available on the market that is fitted with device (7, 8, 9) that applied instead of the original plug allows its quick-fitting and -dismantling to/from a suitable support (18, 19, 21) equipped with drain ( | 10/23/2007 |
| 7275666 | Adapter for blender pitcher A container adapter (10) includes lower sidewalls (42, 43, 44, 45) and upper sidewalls (56, 57, 58, 59) separated by a rim (40). The lower side walls (42, 43, 44, 45) may be received within a pitcher (12), and the rim (40... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7255250 | Dispensing closure, package and method of manufacture A dispensing closure includes a base having a lid integrally connected to the base by a hinge. The base has a deck with a central portion, a dispensing opening in the in the central portion, and a peripheral portion surrounding the central portion. The peripheral po... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7255249 | Polyorganosiloxane fluid dispenser and method A viscous fluid dispenser, includes a compressible body having a substantially tubular profile and comprising an interior fluid holding cavity and a head comprising a cap strurture operatively connected to an operative end of the compressible body and a nozzle commu... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7246728 | Container and lid assembly An assembly for facilitating the use of paint applicator accessories in connection with a plastic container is provided. The assembly includes a nozzle device housed within a container lid and having a suction line, which extends into the paint container. The assemb... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7240809 | Fuel impurities separator A fuel impurity separation device includes a cylindrical body extending into a fuel can. The separation device includes a screen and a filter. The screen is located at one end of the cylindrical body that extends into a fuel storage cavity defined by sidewalls of th... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7234614 | Fuel dispensing spout with continuous endface The present invention therefore aims at providing a nozzle that reduces the amount of residual fuel left on a spout after fueling by encouraging the residual fuel to drip into the container to be filled. A fuel dispensing nozzle is comprised of a nozzle body, a fuel... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7216785 | Sand and divot replacer with quick release top A sand and seed divot replacer including a pour spout having an inwardly extending lip formed on the inner surface of the pour spout at an end distal from the pouring end. An open top bottle is provided including an outwardly extending circumferentially positioned b... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7175051 | Container for liquids, including sealing mechanisms A container for storage and dispensing of paint includes a unitary, molded plastic container body defining an interior volume and including an annular container opening through which the contents are dispensed. Included as part of the paint container is a dispensing... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7156268 | Viscous fluid dispenser with smoothing blade notch A viscous fluid dispenser, comprises a compressible body having a substantially tubular profile and comprising an interior fluid holding cavity and a head comprising a cap structure operatively connected to an operative end of the compressible body and a nozzle comm... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7156269 | Sand and seed divot replacer for golfers A sand and seed divot replacer including a pour spout having a female threaded portion integrally formed on the inner surface of the pour spout at an end distal from the pouring end. A bottle is provided having an open top and a closed bottom. The bottle including a... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7140519 | Collapsible container system A three part container system. The first part is an outer rigid container formed with a mouth defining an opening into the outer container. The second part is an inner container positioned within the outer container, the inner container formed with a mouth defining ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7118013 | α-cyanoacrylate adhesive systems An α-cyanoacrylate adhesive system, having an excellent fast setting property in the adhesion of hardly adhering materials and porous materials; having an excellent storage stability, even when a plastic material is used for at least a part of container for the adh... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7100785 | Closure cap cooperating with a bottle type container A closure cap (1) which interacts with a bottle vessel (4), a latching projection (5) being formed on a bottle neck (3) of the bottle vessel (4), and an engage-under projection (6′) being formed on the closure cap (1 | 09/05/2006 |
| RE39187 | Spurt minimizing dispensing structure A spurt-resistant spout for a dispensing structure includes (1) an internal tubular portion having a through bore connecting a dispensing orifice of the spout with the interior of the container, and (2) a surrounding wall portion surrounding the tubular portion. The... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7051906 | Package for a pharmaceutical product and method of sterilizing the package The invention provides a pharmaceutical package including a polypropylene bottle in which is disposed a solution containing a pharmaceutical product, where the solution does not fill the bottle completely and some air is disposed in the bottle, and where the package... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7051907 | Refillable bottle and system of reuse A refillable container adapted to facilitate the purchase and use of larger volumes of consumer products and the selective discharge thereof The refillable container includes a refill-discharge cap assembly allowing ease in filling the container while permitting the... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7040509 | Container for liquids, including sealing mechanisms A container for storage and dispensing of paint includes a unitary, molded plastic container body defining an interior volume and including an annular neck portion which is externally threaded and which defines the container opening through which the contents are di... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7032790 | Container, sealing cap and method for sealing a nozzle tip of a curable liquid dispensing container A cap for curable material dispensing containers prevents the material from curing after opening the dispensing nozzle. Thus, when mounted on a partially-dispensed container, the nozzle cap preserves flowable materials such as air-cured glues, sealants, caulks, etc.... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7025733 | Biological fluid collection accessory device A biological fluid collection accessory device is releasably coupled to a specimen container. The device includes an attachment ring and a peripheral wall extending from a base of the ring. The wall includes a receiving area for receiving a penis and a capturing are... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7014078 | Container A paint container includes a top, a bottom, and at least one side wall. A handle is pivotally attached to the body proximate the top. A finger recess is disposed in the bottom and an access recess is positioned between the bottom and at least one side wall. A user m... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6983862 | Container and lid assembly A plastic container and lid assembly for storing liquid coating materials including a container and a lid. The container has a body with a bottom wall, at least four sidewalls and a neck. The neck defines a wide mouth opening and including threads for receiving mati... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6981614 | Dispensing pouch An improved dispensing pouch is provided having a flexible and collapsible container consisting of a pair of tapered side walls (14). A nozzle (12) is disposed at the lower end of the flexible container and heat sealed thereto. A removable end cap (... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6938805 | Refillable bottle and system of reuse A refillable container adapted to facilitate the purchase and use of larger volumes of consumer products and the selective discharge thereof. The refillable container includes a refill-discharge cap assembly allowing ease in filling the container while permitting th... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6918517 | Nozzle for a sanitary cleansing device A nozzle for a sanitary cleansing device, includes a coupling member defining an intake port, and a tubular body with an axially extending channel having an inlet communicated with the intake port, and an outlet opposite to the inlet. A plurality of angularly displa... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6915927 | Dropper cap An improved dropper cap, for use in controlled dispensing of liquid from a container, comprises an antechamber, a baffle and an elongated nozzle. The nozzle may comprise a flared spout to ensure clean separation of the liquid from the dropper cap, reducing dripping ... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6915901 | Packaging assembly for surgical use A package assembly holds at least one applicator nozzle tip and, optionally, a fluid-containing vial adapted for attachment to the nozzle tip. By providing the vial with a fluid-dispensing end, it may be used with or without the nozzle tip. When used in combination,... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6896600 | Liquid dispense manifold for chemical-mechanical polisher A liquid dispense manifold having drip nozzles configured to form controlled droplets is provided for use in chemical-mechanical polisher (CMP) systems. The liquid dispense manifold includes a plurality of drip nozzles that are secured to the side of the liquid disp... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6892904 | Grouting gun apparatus and method A method and apparatus for applying sealing material having a plunger with a flexible outer surface and with an expanded size and a compressed size and a cartridge for receiving grout having an inner void of substantially equal size to the plunger compressed size an... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6880735 | Viscous fluid dispenser, integral stored nozzle package and method A viscous fluid dispenser, comprises a compressible body having a substantially tubular profile and comprising an interior fluid holding cavity and a head comprising a cap structure operatively connected to an operative end of the compressible body and a nozzle comm... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6863098 | Self-venting spout The illustrated spouted container (10) broadly includes a storage container (12), a self-venting spout (14) removably coupled to the container (12), a collar (16) for removably coupling the spout (14) to the container (12... | 03/08/2005 |
