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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7823943 | Multiple container carrier Improvements in integral carriers for carrying multiple containers by their necks are disclosed, the improvements comprising annular neck-engaging structures having circumferential ribs oriented on an inward bias forming an angle relative to horizontal from about 45... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7588275 | Combination multiple-canister carrier and lip protection device A protection device for beaded lips of cans or canisters comprising a planar ring with downwardly projecting flanges with arcuate gaps between flanges, as well as multiples of the same device joined together to form multiple-canister carriers that may be provided wi... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7409794 | Fishing line casting and bait projectile system A powered fishing line casting system utilizing compressed air is provided to cast a projectile provided with fishhooks and bait, and to which the fishing line to be cast is attached, to greater distances than could be achieved using conventional casting methods. Th... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7387201 | Container carrier having longitudinal end loop A flexible carrier for carrying a plurality of containers includes a flexible sheet having two rows of container receiving apertures formed therein. The plurality of containers are each placed into a respective container receiving aperture and are thus unitized in a... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7377382 | Multiple container carrier An integral carrier for carrying multiple containers by their necks is disclosed that has a plurality of annular neck-engaging structures and a pair of centrally located opposing finger loops that promote a balanced distribution of weight for ease in carrying and ha... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7331622 | Oil container carrier A carrier is provided for use with containers including handles. The container carrier comprises a flexible platform having a perimeter, a longitudinal axis, and an opening, with a portion of the platform at least partially defining the opening and adjacent the clos... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7225927 | Cup holder having frusto-conical cavities A cupholder for holding containers is provided with a number of container-holding cavities. Each of the container-holding cavities includes pairs of gripping flanges that extend inwardly toward centers of the cavities. The flanges include gripping points that extend... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7190893 | Fluid heater with low porosity thermal mass A fluid heater apparatus and method of making same includes a low porosity material, thermally conductive mass. A heat source is disposed in the thermally conductive mass for imparting heat to the mass. Fluid in a flow path through the mass absorbs heat from the mas... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7169361 | Pipette tip reloading system A pipette tip reloading system permits the reuse of a tip holder in a manner which interposes no additional transfer structure between the tip holder and the replacement tips. The reloading system includes a tip transfer tray and a push plate which releases the tips... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7163103 | Carton for packaging flanged articles A carton for packaging one or more articles, each having a laterally extending flange, includes a top wall panel, a side wall panel connected to the top wall panel, and an article retention structure with a tab formed from the side wall panel. The tab includes an up... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7147100 | Multiple-bottle securement and carrying device A multiple-node clip-type bottle securement and carrier device is disclosed. ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7143893 | Multiple pack bottle holder A multiple pack bottle holder capable of supporting one or more bottles is provided, the bottles being enclosed over their top portions. The bottle holder package can support the entire weight of the bottles by surrounding a neck and tapered portion just under the r... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7114443 | Method of delivering a fountain solution A method of preparing a fountain solution, a system for blending two or more concentrate components of a fountain solution, concentrate compositions, and articles of manufacture or kits comprising the concentrate compositions are provided. The method comprises combi... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7108128 | Balanced multiple container carrier An integrally molded carrier for balanced lifting and carrying of multiple containers by their necks includes a substantially planar web having multiple nodes defining multiple aligned annular support rings, the web being provided with a flexibly attached U-shaped h... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7100762 | Three pack container carrier This invention relates to a carrier and method of packaging containers into a unitized package that includes a generally continuous plastic sheet having a plurality of container apertures extending longitudinally in adjacent pairs. A container is positioned within e... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7083046 | Wraparound carton and blank A wraparound article carrier and a blank for forming a wraparound article carrier for packaging an article such as a pot of foodstuffs is disclosed. The carrier comprises opposed top and base walls interconnected by opposed side walls thereby forming a tubular struc... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7066346 | Protective covering for beverage cans with breakable opening in the lid Protective covering for beverage cans with breakable opening in the lid, with a circular top surface (1) and circumferential lateral surface, that consists of conical strip (3) and cylindrical strip (2) between the top surface (1) and con... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6978888 | Bottle carrier with handle and pull tab A carrier for a plurality of beverage containers has a carrier body, means for hand carrying the carrier, and pull tabs. The carrier body has an outer periphery and defines a plurality of container openings with one container opening for each beverage container of t... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6971521 | Packaging system for multiple discrete foodstuffs A packaging system for multiple discrete foodstuffs includes a first container having a first opening, a removable element closing the first opening and a first outer shape and first dimension; a second container having a second opening, a removable element closing ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6969098 | Non-elevating handle for center lift carrier A container carrier especially suitable for larger containers and for packages having a larger number of containers, to provide a feeling of strength as the carrier is lifted. The carrier includes loops for surround and retaining each container, a handle portion and... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6964443 | Device for holding multiple beverage containers A beverage holding device has a panel with a plurality of slots opening at a peripheral edge thereof and at least one support member extending downwardly from a bottom surface of the panel. Each of the slots has a generally C-shaped configuration and opens to the pe... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6952524 | Fluid heater temperature balancing apparatus A fluid heater apparatus supplies heat to wash fluid via a flow path in a thermally conductive body. A heat source is disposed in the thermally conductive body for imparting heat to the body. Fluid flowing through the thermally conductive body in a flow path envelop... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6913159 | Water bottle strap with finger holes A water bottle strap provides a manual engagement means for bottles or the like. A handle is defined from a substrate defining holes through which fingers or other digits may pass. The handle is held in tension along the side of the bottle by a top loop engaging the... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6912357 | Fluid heater A fluid heater apparatus supplies heat to wash fluid via a continuous, labyrinthian flow path in a thermally conductive body. A heat source is disposed in the thermally conductive body for imparting heat to the body. Fluid flowing through the thermally conductive bo... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6874620 | Container carrier A container carrier is provided for use with a plurality of containers. The container carrier comprises a substantially planar flexible platform having a top, a bottom, an outer perimeter and an inner region including a handle and a plurality of container-engaging p... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6808070 | Tandem harness for tub-like containers A harness for holding two tub-like containers together is disclosed. ... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6789828 | Stabilizing two-bottle carrier An integrally molded carrier for balanced lifting and carrying of two bottles by their necks and that maintains a space between the bottles so as to prevent collisions between them is disclosed. ... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6715810 | Three bottle carrier An integrally molded carrier for carrying three containers by their necks includes a substantially planar web having three nodes and defining three annular support rings. Annular neck-engaging flanges integral with the web are arranged around the inside of the suppo... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6533148 | Beverage bottle carrier A beverage bottle carrier apparatus for enabling an individual to carry one or more beverage bottles. The beverage bottle carrier of the invention includes an elongated generally rectangular flexible strap having a handle portion in the approximate middle... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6523874 | Packaging apparatus and method The present invention provides a packaging apparatus for gripping, lifting, and then moving a plurality of individual products from a first location to a second location. The apparatus includes first and second plates and a plurality of individual gripper... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6508356 | Device for holding a plurality of receptacles An apparatus is disclosed for holding and carrying two or more receptacles. The apparatus may be comprised of first and second openings and first and second ridges, wherein a top portion of a first receptacle can be inserted into the first opening, slid a... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6508047 | Method and apparatus for capping container cans for food products and drinks A film of thermoformable plastic material is heated and positioned on the upper part of a group of cans, the film is made to adhere to the surface of said upper part of the group of cans by a thrust action, acting on the top of the film, exerted by a defo... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6488322 | Collapsible article carrier and blank An article carrier and blank for forming an article carrier for accommodating a plurality of articles, for example, bottles having a trapezoidal cross section. The carrier comprises a top, a base and opposed sides interconnecting the top and the base wher... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6415917 | Top lift handle container carrier A container carrier for unitizing a plurality of containers into a package having sleeve with a retainer portion formed with a plurality of container receiving openings arranged in three longitudinal rows. A plurality of containers are arranged within the... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6394329 | Removable bottle holder A holder for a water, beverage, or similar container which attaches the container to the user's belt. An upright portion of the holder is designed to be inserted behind the user's belt while a lateral projection supports and retains the container. Two ope... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6341689 | Basket carrier with partition panels attached to end flaps This invention relates to carriers that have partition panels attached to one or both ends of the carrier via an end flap. All of the outside panels of these carriers are folded about lines that are parallel to the longitudinal direction of the gluer on w... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6341692 | Carton carrier A sleeve style carton carrier for carrying cartons of the type having a gable pocket defined in each of opposing end walls. The carrier has side walls, and end walls that define a sleeve adapted to surround the carton, the end walls each being foldably at... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6334531 | Plastic bottle carrier A plastic bottle carrier includes a support member formed with bottle neck retainers for suspending engagement with necks of plastic bottles and a slot extending through the support member along an imaginary centerline. A handle extends upwardly through t... | 01/01/2002 |
| 6312032 | Can grip and method A grip is provided for grasping beverage cans for use in loading vending machines or the like. The can grip preferably grasps four cans at a time and a spring-loaded plunger ejects the cans therefrom when released. The method of employing the can grip pro... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6213293 | Film multipackage This invention relates to a single-piece carrier for unitizing a plurality of containers with a retainer sheet integrated with a film sleeve. The retainer sheet may comprise a thicker material than the film sleeve. The retainer sheet comprises a plurality... | 04/10/2001 |
