Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
220400210 | Container formed of only two similar sections | 77 |
20080302788 | SHOT GLASS WITH RELEASING ELEMENT - A shot glass with a releasing element is described. The apparatus in a first embodiment comprises a cup section comprising a base comprising a top surface, a bottom surface, and an edge, and a wall extending from the base at a first end of the wall, the top surface of the base and the wall defining a cavity. The apparatus in this embodiment further comprises a scraper section comprising a base member having one or more arms, each arm having a peripheral end and a blade member extending from each the peripheral end at a first end of the blade member, each blade member having a first axial edge and a second axial edge and a second end opposite the first end, the scraper section further comprising a head ring mounted to each the second end, and a system for attaching the scraper section to the cup section. The cup section attaches to the scraper section in one embodiment by a boss in the case of the cup section engaging an aperture in the base member of the scraper section. The cup section attaches to the scraper section in another embodiment by a lip in the cup section engaging a groove in the scraper section. | 12-11-2008 |
20090057304 | TWO PIECE CONTAINER INCORPORATING NESTING CHARACTERISTICS AND INCLUDING INTERENGAGEABLE HINGE SUPPORTS FOR UPWARDLY SUPPORTING A LID UPON A BASE - A storage container including a lid having a rectangular shape with sides and ends defining therebetween a recessed interior, the lid including at least one resistively inter-fitting portion associated with a forward extending lip edge. A base corresponds generally in outline with the lid and includes at least one mating portion defined in an overlapping forward lip edge and which is arrayed in opposing and communicable fashion with the lid inter-fitting portion. The interfitting portions established between the lid and base are positioned opposite a rear hinged edge and provide tactile snap shut engagement of the lid and base. | 03-05-2009 |
20090114646 | Carrying Case with Pressure Relief Valve - A carrying case made of mating case sections with a principal seal and equipped with a latching device serving as part of a pressure relief valve for opening the interior of the carrying case to the atmosphere. The latch further includes a sealing means in contact with the external edge when the latch is opened to allow passage of air through the opening when the latching device is opened and the sealing means is no longer in contact with the external edge of the opening. | 05-07-2009 |
20100176125 | PACKAGE - The invention relates to a package suitable for containing a perishable product, comprising a first shell element provided with an upright circumferential edge and a central portion for accommodating said perishable product, as well as a closure element provided with a circumferential edge which closure element is placed with its circumferential edge on the upright circumferential edge of said first shell element in an adhering and closing manner and wherein said closure element is provided at its circumferential edge with a protruding lip, which lip does not adhere to the circumferential edge of said first shell element, for the purpose of peeling off said closure element from said first element. Near said lip the two circumferential edges are provided with a closed channel being in communication with said central portion, and wherein at least one of said circumferential edges is provided with a fracture line extending substantially perpendicularly to said channel. | 07-15-2010 |
20100193511 | Spring biased canister for toilet brush or plunger - A canister for housing a tool such as a toilet brush or plunger and the canister has a pair of walls which pivot between an open and closed position via actuation of a platform which moves vertically within the canister upon receipt or removal of the tool therefrom. An actuator is provided to actuate the walls and a bias member may retain the walls in an open position when the tool is removed from the canister. | 08-05-2010 |
20100308038 | TRANSPORT PACKAGE - A package has two complementary casing-parts ( | 12-09-2010 |
20110155728 | DISPENSER PART - A dispenser part, such as a dispenser or a part of a dispenser, includes a first injection moulded plastic component part having an associated first mating surface; a second injection moulded plastic component part having an associated second mating surface; and a seam formed by the first mating surface and the second mating surface during injection moulding for joining the first component part and the second component part to define a dispenser part. The resulting seam has a strength equal to or greater than the strength of at least one of the first and second moulded plastic component parts. | 06-30-2011 |
20110174808 | BLISTER-TYPE PACKAGING UNIT HAVING A WEAKENED REGION TO BE TORN - A blister-type packaging unit having a front wall ( | 07-21-2011 |
20110192840 | TECHNIQUES FOR AT LEAST ONE OF TRANSPORT, STORAGE, AND DISPLAY OF ONE OR MORE ITEMS OF AT LEAST ONE OF APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES - An apparatus for at least one of the transport, storage, and display of one or more items of at least one of apparel and accessories is provided. The apparatus includes at least one crib defined by a bottom plate, a back plate, and first and second side plates, each of the at least one crib for having disposed therein one or more items of at least one of apparel and accessories. The at least one crib includes the bottom plate that is one of square and rectangular in shape, the back plate that is one of square and rectangular in shape, and the first and second side plates that have the same shape and that are facing each other. Each of the back plate and first and second side plates are perpendicular to the bottom plate. One edge of each of the back plate and first and second side plates is coupled to a respective one edge of the bottom plate. One edge of each of first and second side plates is coupled to a respective one edge of the back plat. An opening of the crib is defined by one edge of each of the bottom plate, the back plate, and the first and second side plates. | 08-11-2011 |
20110248030 | PACKAGE SUITABLE FOR STORING LIQUIDS - A package suitable for storing liquids therein, having a pocket ( | 10-13-2011 |
20110284531 | ACCOMMODATING BOX - An accommodating box includes a bracket, a pair of shells, and at least a suction cup. The bracket includes a bottom plate and a pair of side plates extending from opposite sides of the bottom plate. The pair of shells is pivotably attached to the pair of side plates respectively. The suction cup is attached to the bottom plate and capable of adhering to a smooth surface. The pair of shells is capable rotating between an open position where an article can be placed in or taken out from the pair of shells and a closed position to protect the article. | 11-24-2011 |
20120012580 | Lower container part and upper container part of a sterile container and sterile container - In order to improve a sterile container having a lower container part and an upper container part for closing the lower container part, the lower container part and the upper container part defining, in a closed position, a container interior, a sealing device being provided for the gastight sealing of the sterile container in the closed position, the sealing device comprising a circumferential sealing element bearing against both the lower container part and the upper container part in the closed position, the sealing element comprising an upper container part sealing section with an upper container part sealing surface region bearing against the upper container part, and a lower container part sealing section with a lower container part sealing surface region bearing against the lower container part, so that germ-proof sealing of the sterile container in the closed position can be permanently achieved, it is proposed that the sealing device comprise a pretensioning device for exerting a pretensioning force on at least the lower container part sealing section in the direction towards the lower container part or on the upper container part sealing section in the direction towards the upper container part. | 01-19-2012 |
20120061388 | Pipe and Pipe Joint Covering Apparatus - A pipe covering apparatus and method associated therewith are provided. The apparatus includes a first half of the pipe covering apparatus mateable along a length with a second half of the pipe covering apparatus, wherein each of the first half and second half have a substantially rigid exterior shell and a flexible insulated liner positioned interior to the exterior shell. A plurality of male connecting elements and a plurality of female connecting elements are integral with each of the first half and second half. The plurality of male connecting elements and plurality of female connecting elements on the first half have identical positions to the plurality of male connecting elements and plurality of female connecting elements on the second half, wherein the plurality of male connecting elements on the first half engage with the plurality of female connecting elements on the second half. | 03-15-2012 |
20120061389 | REINFORCED PACKAGING CONTAINER AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A packaging container for displaying and/or housing products that includes a first tray that includes a chamber defined by one or more walls and at least one raised area extending around and separate from the walls of the chamber. The tray may be substantially opaque to display graphics and/or to prevent viewing of the contents and may be seamless. A cover member is attachable to the bottom of the first tray to cover the chamber and its contents. The cover member may comprise, among other things, a second tray or a blank or sheet of material. | 03-15-2012 |
20120138606 | FUEL CONTAINER FOR MOTOR VEHICLES WITH A TIE ROD - A fuel container operating under overpressure and consisting of two shells is to be reinforced by means of an inner column so that, when the two shells are conjoined, a tension resistant connection is created. For this purpose, the column consists of a first and a second part connected to the respective shell, one part having catches, the other part having latching hooks, which catches and latching hooks for a tension resistant snap-in connection when joined together. For this purpose, both parts have latching surfaces and deflecting surfaces and the latching hook is resiliently displaceable. | 06-07-2012 |
20120145705 | Separable Beverage Containers - Separable beverage containers comprising a mating side, body, lid, handle, that can be joined together to form the appearance of a larger beverage container. Each separable container can be used individually to store or serve hot or cold beverages and can be adapted for use with coffee, tea, or any other brewed beverage. | 06-14-2012 |
20120152943 | FLEXIBLE CONTAINER HANDLING SYSTEM - A container for a flexible bag of liquid that supports the bag during transportation, storage and use in dispensing of the liquid. The container is made from two generally similar pans that form lower and upper parts of the container. Each pan includes a plurality of generally similar multiple projections that function to support the container on a surface as well as in a stable stacked formation. | 06-21-2012 |
20120205367 | RETAINER AND NOISE CURRENT ABSORBER - A retainer includes a pair of housings having opening surfaces; a connecting portion connecting outer peripheral surfaces of the pair of housings. The retainer is configured to be at a closed state with the opening surfaces of the pair of housing put together and to be at an open state with the opening surfaces of the pair housings separated. Parts of wall surfaces, constituting the housings, are structured as flexible walls capable of deforming, and the connecting portion is connected to the flexible walls. | 08-16-2012 |
20120241446 | Multi-Part Thermal Dishwasher Compliant Reusable Liquid Drinking Bottle - Embodiments herein describe a separable, multi-sectioned reusable liquid drinking bottle that can be disassembled for cleaning. The drinking bottle has detachable upper and lower sections and a bottle top. The upper and lower sections are engageable and separable from one another. Both the upper and lower portions of the drinking bottle may be separately encased in a vacuum-sealed insulating layer of insulating material. The bottle portions are designed to engage each other in a leak-proof fashion to create a liquid containment vessel. The upper and lower portions of the drinking bottle create a containment vessel made of stainless steel, such that any liquids placed in the bottle only come in contact with this material that comprises the liquid containment vessel. | 09-27-2012 |
20130068761 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HOLDING A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE - Systems and containers for holding and transporting potentially hazardous materials are disclosed. Assembled containers may have locking mechanisms reducing the possibility of the containers being opened by persons that are not opening the container in a safe environment. Moreover, containers with releasably securable members for carrying substances such as frozen carbon dioxide, used for maintaining cold temperatures of various items are disclosed. | 03-21-2013 |
20140014652 | TWO-SHELL AND TWO-DRAWER CONTAINERS - A package comprises a latch including first and second legs and an actuating portion. The first and second legs are joined at an angle. The actuator portion of the first leg is positioned to be displaced generally laterally to displace the second leg generally longitudinally to release the latch. In another embodiment the package has base wells on the inside surface. A generally flat marginal sealing surface encircles the first and second base wells. The wells of the base and/or lid are covered with a cover sheet to close them. Still another embodiment is a child-resistant container comprising a shell, two drawers, a stop, and a latch. The drawers are prevented from sliding apart past a limit of travel when one drawer is open sufficiently to provide access to its contents and the other drawer is not. | 01-16-2014 |
20140332527 | LUNCH BOX - A lunch box ( | 11-13-2014 |
20150034637 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE RIGID CONNECTION OF TWO THIN ELEMENTS - According to the present invention, the device comprises: a flange having an at least approximately trapezoidal tapered section; a counter-flange having a shape complementary to that of said flange (1); and clamping means for clamping said flange and said counter-flange one in the direction of the other, interposing the edges of said elements shaped at least partially in the shape of said counter-flange. | 02-05-2015 |
20150136763 | TOOL BOX WITH QUICK RELEASE STRUCTURE - A tool box with a quick release structure includes a first box body having one side integrally formed jointly with a first hook portion and a first shaft; and a second box body having one side integrally formed jointly with a second hook portion and a second shaft. The first hook portion hooks the second shaft, and the second hook portion hooks the first shaft. Thus, the first box body and the second box body can be combined together and form openable and closeable states. Because the first box body, the first hook portion and the first shaft can be integrally formed as a structure form the same as the structure form constituted by the second box body, the second hook portion and the second shaft, which can also be integrally formed, the object and effect of simplifying the structure can be achieved. In addition, the corresponding hook portion and shaft can be combined together through the simple penetrating and hooking actions, and the crossing and rotating actions can separate the two box bodies from each other in the state when the tool box is opened, so that the effects of the simple and convenient operations are achieved. | 05-21-2015 |
20150314949 | PACKAGING AND METHOD OF OPENING - A crack-propagation line is separate from a seal joining two shells of a confectionery packaging. The confectionery packaging is opened by separating the packaging along the crack-propagation line such that a portion of at least one of the parts of the confectionery packaging is broken to form an opening through which the packaged confectionery can be removed. Consequently, there is provided a method of forming a confectionery packaging and a method of packaging a confectionery product wherein two shells of a confectionery packaging are sealed together and a crack-propagation line is formed in a portion of at least one of the parts of the confectionery packaging. Suitably, the crack-propagation line extends away from the seal joining the two parts. The confectionery packaging is opened by separating at least one of the parts of the confectionery packaging, leaving the seal substantially unaffected. The additional step of forming a separate crack-propagation line rather than intending the confectionery packaging to be opened by separating the two parts through the seal provides improved opening characteristics. | 11-05-2015 |
20150344185 | CONTAINER ARRANGEMENT FOR PRODUCT - A container arrangement for product comprises at least one first independent container part having a closable dispensing opening and a second independent container part having a closable dispensing opening. The second container part can be arranged detachably in a recess of the first container part in such a manner that the first container part and the second container part are connected to form the container arrangement, wherein the first dispensing opening and the second dispensing opening point in different directions. The first dispensing opening can be closed by a first closure part and the second dispensing opening can be closed by a second closure part. At least the second closure part overlaps a subregion of the second container part and a subregion of the first container part in a locking manner. | 12-03-2015 |
20160068295 | DOUBLE-WALLED ARTICLES FOR RECEIVING DECORATIVE FILLER MATERIALS - Double-walled decorative articles such as flower vases and candle holders comprise an inner form defining a receptacle and an outer form, spaced apart from the inner form, to create a cavity. A bottom opening in the outer form enables decorative filler materials to be introduced to the cavity such that the decorative materials do not enter into the receptacle, which may contains flowers, water, candles, hot wax or other substances. A removably replaceable plug or cap is used to close off the bottom opening following the introduction of the decorative filler materials. The inner and outer forms may be provided as a unitary item or separate pieces may be joined. The decorative filler materials may be provided in conjunction with the article as part of a kit, in which case the amount of filler material is matched to the volume of the cavity. | 03-10-2016 |
220400220 | Sections hinged together | 33 |
20100102055 | STRENGTHENED EQUIPMENT CASES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - A stackable equipment container includes at least one reinforcement panel made of a composite material attached to the container on an interior surface proximate an arrangement of stackable elements. The panel is attached to the container using spin-weld plugs installed at a high rotation rate. Through the installation of the spin-weld plugs, the panel becomes fused or welded to the container. In one embodiment, the rotation rate of the spin-weld plugs during installation is sufficient to cause the panel and container to locally vulcanize with each other and with the spin-weld plugs. The panel provides the container with increased strength and operates to minimize or eliminate distortion of the stackable elements. | 04-29-2010 |
20100200581 | Box that is held and opened with one hand - A box that is held and opened with one hand includes: a first lid; a second lid; a hinge that rotatably connects the first lid to the second lid so that the box is transitionable between an open orientation, where the lids are apart, and a closed orientation, where the lids are together; a biasing member to urge the first lid and second lid apart, thereby transitioning the box into the open orientation; and a closure to releasably hold the first lid and second lid together, thereby retaining the box in the closed orientation, the first lid and second lid thereby forming a cavity for storing the item. When the closure is released, the biasing member transitions the box into the open orientation. Boxes may be for fishing flies or lures, or for jewelry such as earrings. | 08-12-2010 |
20100308039 | FOOD CONTAINER - A lunch box assembly having a main housing having a lid rotatably, hingedly attached to a base to provide access to an opened interior of one or more compartments is disclosed. The lid can have ferrously magnetic material and recesses to accept magnets. The magnets can be shaped to fit the recesses. The base can have compartments aligned with corresponding compartments in the lid. The base and the lid can form one or more closed food storage compartments that separate the contents from the neighboring compartments. A latch on the base and lid can produce a clamping force on a small lidded container or containers placed in one or more of the compartments. The clamping force can clamp the lidded container closed and prevent leakage of fluids in the container. | 12-09-2010 |
20100308040 | BI-LEVEL FOOD STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION CONTAINER - A food storage container is provided which has compartments with bottom surfaces at differing vertical positions for storing various food items while keeping those food items separated from one another. | 12-09-2010 |
20110068100 | TRANSPORT CONTAINER - The disclosure relates to a transport container for accommodating products during a high-pressure treatment of these products. By means of the transport container, the products can be transported into and out of a chamber in which they are high-pressure treated. The transport container comprises a lower component and an upper component which are adapted to be connected to one another, the lower component as well as the upper component being configured for accommodating at least one product. | 03-24-2011 |
20110084068 | Convertible Container And Plate - Foldable container including a base having a first base portion and an opposing second base portion. The base has a base surface free of hinge lines between the first base portion and the second base portion. A sidewall surrounds at least a portion of the base and extends generally upward from the base with a non-uniform height to define a compartment. A rim having a first rim portion and an opposing second rim portion is disposed proximate the top edge of the sidewall. At least one transition region is formed in the sidewall to allow the first base portion to pivot between an open position and a closed position. When in the open position, the container defines a plate. When in the closed position, the first base portion defines at least a portion of a cover relative to the second base portion. A packaged product is also provided, including a foldable container and a cover member removably attached to the rim of the foldable container in the open position to contain a product therein. | 04-14-2011 |
20110290794 | COVER-TYPE CONTAINING STRUCTURE FOR FLEXIBLE ENCLOSURES - A cover-type containing structure for flexible enclosures primarily includes a front cover sheet, a rear cover sheet and a flexible enclosure. The front cover sheet includes a first joining edge and a cover piece, whereas the rear cover sheet includes a cover assembly corresponding to the cover piece. The flexible enclosure includes a second joining edge and by engaging the first joining edge with the second joining edge, the front cover sheet and the flexible enclosure are fixed. Besides, the containing structure further includes a holding portion. Under a contained state, the holding portion is used to contain smaller objectives; whereas, in an unfolded state, in addition to using the flexible enclosure to contain larger objectives, the holding portion can be also used to contain smaller objectives. The present invention can be also applied to a piece of clothing combined with a bag unit or other flexible enclosure. | 12-01-2011 |
20120085757 | SECURITY CONTAINER WITH REPLACEABLE FACEPLATE - The invention relates to a security container formed to receive a cassette which visually indicates to a user what type or style of good is contained therein. The cassette may be of a general solid block type in one color or having one visual characteristic, or the cassette may have multiple inserts or slides which may be moved within the cassette to change the outwardly facing color or visible characteristic. | 04-12-2012 |
20120125924 | THREE-DIMENSIONALLY HINGED CLAMSHELL PACKAGING SYSTEM HAVING A STANDING FEATURE - A clamshell packaging system having a first side portion, a second side portion, and a base portion is provided with a three-dimensional hinge structure and a standing feature. The first side portion is attached to the base portion via a first hinge joint and the second side portion is attached to the base portion via a second hinge joint wherein the second side portion is closeable upon the first side portion to provide an enclosed clamshell. The base portion further includes a third hinge joint and a fourth hinge joint each of which extends between the first hinge joint and the second hinge joint in a direction that is generally transverse to at least a portion of each of the first hinge joint and the second hinge joint. The base portion additionally has at least one flat portion disposed between the third hinge joint and the fourth hinge joint upon which the clamshell packaging system is standable. | 05-24-2012 |
20120193353 | Closure Having Identical Halves - A closure formed from a pair of closure halves and methods of forming are provided. In one embodiment a closure having identical closure halves is provided. The first closure half includes a first male hinge portion and a first female hinge portion. The second closure half includes a second male hinge portion and a second female hinge portion. The second male hinge portion interfits with the first female hinge portion and cooperate to form a first hinge arrangement defining a first hinge axis. The second female hinge portion interfits with the first male hinge portion and cooperate to form a second hinge arrangement defining a second hinge axis. The first and second hinge axis are co-axial and the first and second closure halves rotate relative to one another via the first and second hinge arrangements about the first and second hinge axes between open and closed states. | 08-02-2012 |
20120205368 | HINGE MECHANISM AND CLAMSHELL DEVICE THEREOF - A hinge mechanism and a clamshell device thereof are disclosed. The clamshell device includes a first cover and a second cover and the first cover can rotate with respect to the second cover via the hinge mechanism. The hinge mechanism includes a main body, an elastic component, and a base. The main body is connected to the first cover and includes a shaft and a projecting part. The elastic component covers the shaft. An internal diameter of the elastic component matches with an outer diameter of the shaft so as to generate a friction force. The first cover can be maintained at any angle by the friction force. The elastic component has a groove used for connecting with the projecting part when the main body rotates to a specific angle. The base is connected to the second cover and has a stop structure used for fixing the elastic component. | 08-16-2012 |
20130062342 | RECLOSABLE DISPLAY PACKAGE AND METHOD OF USE - A reclosable package for packaging an article is provided with a plastic door component and a separate tray that cooperate to form an article containing cavity. The tray may be manufactured from a paper pulp material, such as molded pulp. The door component and tray may be installed between a pair of panels. The door component may include a door portion and a flange portion joined along a hinge. The flange portion may be sandwiched between the panels to hold the door component in place. The door portion may be movable about the hinge to allow the package to be opened and closed. The door portion may interface with the door panel in a way that resists movement of the door portion between the open position and the closed position. The door portion may include snap elements configured to have an interference fit with the door panel. | 03-14-2013 |
20130126524 | CONTAINER - A method for manufacturing a large capacity self-standing container at a low cost. A container comprises a lower container member and an upper container member joined at joint portions. The container has a content space formed by a lower container face and an upper container face, and lower flanges. The lower container face has a concave bottom container face at the bottom, which forms a concave bottom face wherein an object to be contained is fixed. The container is structured so that when at least one of the lower flanges and the bottom container face are arranged on a horizontal plane, a line perpendicularly projected to the horizontal surface from the gravity center of the container passes an area framed by a contact portion between the at least one of the lower flanges and the horizontal surface and a contact portion between the bottom container face and the horizontal surface. | 05-23-2013 |
20130175264 | Hinge Mechanism and Clamshell Device Thereof - A hinge mechanism and a clamshell device thereof are disclosed. The hinge mechanism includes a base, an axis portion, and a magnetic ring. The base is a metal material and has a pivot portion. The axis portion is pivoted to the pivot portion and can rotate with respect to the base, wherein the axis portion has at least one guiding groove. The magnetic ring is connected to the axis portion and adjacent to the base. The magnetic ring has at least one guiding portion used for sliding along the least one guiding groove. When the axis portion is rotating with respect to the base, the magnetic ring separates from the base and moving along the least one guiding groove by the at least one guiding portion. When the axis portion stops rotating, the magnetic ring attracts to connect to the base by a magnetic force. | 07-11-2013 |
20140076890 | Decorative Paper Plate Storage Units - Paper plates currently have no designated storage space built into any kitchen, craft, or workroom. The Plate-let gives decorative storage solutions for disposable dinnerware. This solution will give convenient storage solutions without having to create an additional space in existing cabinets and drawers. The design and multiple abilities give the Plate-let flexible usage possibilities. | 03-20-2014 |
20140175091 | GIFT PRESENTATION BOX - A gift presentation box includes an upper portion hinged to a lower portion and a movable article mount for supporting an article to be presented in the gift presentation box. An articulated linkage includes a plurality of links connecting the article mount to other elements of the presentation box such that the articulated linkage moves the article mount from a stored position to a presentation position that is elevated relative to the stored portion when the upper portion of the box is moved from a closed position to an open position. | 06-26-2014 |
20140203015 | PACKAGING ASSEMBLY FOR CAR FLOOR MATS - A packaging assembly for car floor mats including first and second body portions, the body portions being connected together by at least one hinge, such that the body portions can be pivotally displaced between a closed position where the body portions are located in an immediately adjacent relation, and an open position where the body portions are separated; at least one support member extending from the first body portion towards the opposing second body portion when the body portions are in the closed position, and a securing arrangement for releasably securing together the first and second body portions when in the closed position, wherein at least one car floor mat can be supported on the support member such that at least a portion of the car floor mat is retained between the first and second body portions when in the closed position. | 07-24-2014 |
20140238980 | WATERPROOFING CASE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING WATERPROOFING CASE - A waterproofing case with a first case and a second case includes a non-annular groove that has a start point side and an end point side and is arranged in parallel by a barrier rib of a certain length, in one of annular bonding portions. The waterproofing case also includes a cutout portion provided at a middle portion of the barrier rib so as to allow a groove portion at the start point side and the end point side to communicate with each other and a plastic elastomer that is disposed within the non-annular groove by curing after being coated. Furthermore, the waterproofing case includes a protrusion that bisects an exposed portion of the plastic elastomer disposed within the non-annular groove toward opposite walls of the non-annular groove at bonding two cases, in other annular bonding portion of the first case and the second case. | 08-28-2014 |
20140251991 | PORTABLE HINGED RECEPTACLE - A portable receptacle has first and second body portions which are actuable between open and closed conditions about a first axis. The body portions are shaped such that the receptacle has a generally hollow interior when closed. The body portions are joined at a hinge having a hinge axis, the hinge axis being obliquely angled relative to the first axis in the closed receptacle condition such that the hinge deflects relative to the first axis during opening. The receptacle may advantageously be opened by applying a deflection force to the hinge which results in the movement of an edge of the first body portion away from the second body portion. A pair of hinges may be provided. The receptacle may take the form of a case for spectacles. | 09-11-2014 |
20140346167 | CASE FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH A COUPLING SYSTEM TO BE COUPLED TO A SEAT - A case for an electronic device, which is shaped as a book and has: a rear cover, which is provided with a housing pocket to house the electronic device; a front cover, which is hinged to the rear cover; and a locking element, which is hinged to the rear cover and has an upper wall and a lower wall, which are parallel and opposite to one another. The locking element is equipped with a hook-shaped coupler which projects from the lower wall of the locking element. The front cover has a coupling hole, which is arranged at the coupler, when the locking element overlaps the front cover, and is adapted to receive, on the inside, the coupler. | 11-27-2014 |
20160023840 | PACKAGING CONTAINER FOR CAR FLOOR MATS - A packaging container for a car floor mat including: a main body; at least one post member extending from the main body for supporting the car floor mat, and a securing arrangement releasably secured to the post member, the car floor mat being retained on the post member when the securing arrangement is secured to the post member, the car floor mat being removable from the packaging container when the securing arrangement is released from the post member, wherein the securing arrangement includes a catch supported on the main body by a hinged connection, the catch including a ring member for encircling the post member when engaging the post member, the ring member having an inwardly directed engagement member for engaging an overbite provided on the post member when the catch is hinged towards and interlocks with the post member. | 01-28-2016 |
220400230 | Hinge integral with sections | 12 |
20090200300 | PROTECTIVE CASE - A protective case which includes two mating case components and a liner extending between a peripheral area for mating engagement to ensure a relatively sealed relationship when the case components are closed. A latch face is a single elongated element on the front and has two spaced interlocking components to cooperate with hooks in the opposite case component. | 08-13-2009 |
20090255928 | Introduced in sandwich packing - The present invention relates to improvements related to sandwich packing to reduce costs and to make more practical and hygienic the consumption of food. The packing has a superior housing ( | 10-15-2009 |
20090283520 | BUCKLING CLAMSHELL CONTAINER FOR AUTOMATED ALIQUOT AND DISPERSAL PROCESSES - A package assembly for automated aliquot and/or dispersal processes is provided. Embodiments of the present invention include, but are not limited to: first and second portions which cooperate to contain the aliquot, wherein a flexure channel is defined in each of opposite sides of at least one of the first or second portions, the flexure channels cooperating to define a flexure axis extending through the pair of flexure channels. Thus, embodiments of the present invention may allow at least one of first and second portions of the package assembly to flex about the flexure axis in response to an opening force exerted on the package assembly such that the first and second portions separate in response to the opening force. | 11-19-2009 |
20100000993 | Hinge Ring For Pivotally Coupling A Container Lid To a Container Bottom - A hinged connector for joining a metal lid and metal bottom to form a hinged container is provided. The metal lid and metal bottom have generally matching formed edges preventing interfitting of the container lid and bottom. The hinged connector is formed of plastic and includes a pair of ring members that are pivotable relative to one another via an integral hinge. The two ring members are continuous about a periphery that is generally shaped to the periphery of the lid and bottom. The ring members form seats for engaging the formed edges of the lid and bottom. The ring members securely grip the formed edges of the lid and body to form the container. By connecting the lid and bottom through the living hinge, the hinge connector allows the lid and bottom to pivot relative to one another between open and closed positions. | 01-07-2010 |
20100276418 | Convertible Container and Plate - Foldable container including a base having a first base portion and an opposing second base portion. The base has a base surface free of hinge lines between the first base portion and the second base portion. A sidewall surrounds the base and extends generally upward from the base to define a compartment. A rim having a first rim portion and an opposing second rim portion is disposed proximate the top edge of the sidewall. At least one transition region is formed in the sidewall to allow the first base portion to pivot between an open position and a closed position, When in the open position, the container defines a plate. When in the closed position, the first base portion defines at least a portion of a cover relative to the second base portion. A packaged product is also provided, including a foldable container and a cover member removably attached to the rim of the foldable container in the open position to contain a product therein. | 11-04-2010 |
20100276419 | CONVERTIBLE CONTAINER AND PLATE - Foldable container including a base having a first base portion and an opposing second base portion. The base has a base surface free of hinge lines between the first base portion and the second base portion. A sidewall surrounds at least a portion of the base and extends generally upward from the base with a non-uniform height to define a compartment. A rim having a first rim portion and an opposing second rim portion is disposed proximate the top edge of the sidewall. At least one transition region is formed in the sidewall to allow the first base portion to pivot between an open position and a closed position. When in the open position, the container defines a plate. When in the closed position, the first base portion defines at least a portion of a cover relative to the second base portion. A packaged product is also provided, including a foldable container and a cover member removably attached to the rim of the foldable container in the open position to contain a product therein. | 11-04-2010 |
20110210119 | CLAMSHELL FOOD TRAY WITH CUP-BASED LATCH - A clamshell-style food container having a beverage holder that can also act as a closure mechanism for securing the container in a closed configuration. In some embodiments, the food container also has multiple compartments for separating food items. | 09-01-2011 |
20120111858 | Reclosable Beam Blade Wiper Blade Package - An elongate article holding package for a pre-curved beam blade wiper blade includes a pair of packaging panels joined by a living hinge. In a currently preferred embodiment, the package has two panels joined by a living hinge. A first panel is configured to retain the wiper blade in a substantially straight configuration within a cavity formed in the panel, and the second panel is pivotally connected by the living hinge to be disposed in either a closed or an open position with the first panel. The first panel preferably includes a first channel having a first bottom wall and a second channel disposed in the first bottom wall and in communication with the first channel. The first panel preferably also includes retention fingers to positively retain the wiper blade and recessed sidewall portions to facilitate insertion and extraction of the wiper blade into the first panel. | 05-10-2012 |
20140339226 | Convenient Side-Door Bin - An apparatus includes an upright housing having a uniform cavity and an open top. A flat base of said upright housing defines an enclosure for containing trash. An arcuate door engages with a vertical axis of the upright housing via a hinge. The arcuate door swings about the hinge away from the upright housing. A latch secures said door in a closed position upon closing of said door. | 11-20-2014 |
20150008217 | CONTAINER HINGE - A plastic container includes a first portion including an outwardly extending peripheral flange and a second portion including an outwardly extending peripheral flange. The first portion and the second portion define a container volume. The plastic container also includes a hinge joining the peripheral flange of the first portion and the peripheral flange of the second portion. The hinge includes a pivot line and two arcuate segments proximate to respective ends of the pivot line. The pivot line is tangent the peripheral flange of the first portion and tangent to at least a portion of each arcuate segment. The flange of the first portion can extend further than the flange of the second portion proximate each end of the pivot line to create a seamless periphery about the hinge relative to a periphery of the first portion when the container is closed. | 01-08-2015 |
20150034638 | Buckling Clamshell Container For Automated Aliquot and Dispersal Processes - A package assembly for automated aliquot and/or dispersal processes is provided. Embodiments of the present invention include, but are not limited to: first and second portions which cooperate to contain the aliquot, wherein a flexure channel is defined in each of opposite sides of at least one of the first or second portions, the flexure channels cooperating to define a flexure axis extending through the pair of flexure channels. Thus, embodiments of the present invention may allow at least one of first and second portions of the package assembly to flex about the flexure axis in response to an opening force exerted on the package assembly such that the first and second portions separate in response to the opening force. | 02-05-2015 |
20150136764 | PACKAGE OF THE TWO-MATERIAL BOX TYPE FOR PACKAGING A PRODUCT - A package ( | 05-21-2015 |
220400240 | Identical halves | 17 |
20080237228 | Airtight food container - An airtight food container includes a main body and a top cover that correspond to each other in their form and dimensions and, therefore, may be produced by the same mold in an injection molding process. A flange portion is formed at the rim of the main body. One half part of the flange portion is provided with a protrusion while the other half part thereof is recessed. Furthermore, an ear portion having an enlarged surface is formed at the protrusion portion and the recessed portion. Accordingly, one of two completely identical main bodies (the top one) is turned upside down (at 180°) such that the opening is directed downward and a top cover is formed. Besides, the recessed portion and the protrusion portion of the flange portion of the top cover just correspond to the protrusion portion and the recessed portion, respectively, such that the top cover and the main body fit into each other to form an airtight container. | 10-02-2008 |
20080283523 | CONTAINER FOR HOLDING AT LEAST TWO BEVERAGES - The subject application is a container having a first body with a female union (joint), a second body with a male union (joint) and a lid, which, once assembled under manual pressure, packages the bodies within the same container for holding at least two beverages separate from one another for utilization thereof by a consumer. | 11-20-2008 |
20090065503 | MULTI-CHAMBERED BEVERAGE CONTAINER - A multi-chambered beverage container configured to store a plurality of separate liquids and facilitate the simultaneous consumption thereof. There is a container having a divider configured to separate a first chamber and a second chamber. The container includes a lid having a first aperture and a second aperture therethrough. The container includes a first straw disposed through the first aperture, wherein a top portion of the first straw is substantially acircular including a first mating side; and a second straw disposed through the second aperture, wherein a top portion of the second straw is substantially acircular including a second mating side configured to mate to the first mating side. The first and second mating sides of the first and second straws comprise an adhesive material configured to couple the mating sides of the first and second straws together. | 03-12-2009 |
20100155396 | ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY LIQUID CONTAINER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A container for liquids comprising a first portion forming an approximate half container portion; a second portion forming an approximate half container portion, the first and second portions having a generally convex exterior shape with flange portions along perimeters thereof; a liquid impermeable barrier film being disposed on a concave interior portion of each of the first and second portions and extending onto the flange portions; the first and second portions being sealed together at the flange portions to form a liquid impermeable container; and there being provided a location on the container for the disposition of a closure device to allow contents of the container, once filled, to be removed. | 06-24-2010 |
20110204049 | COLLAPSIBLE AND/OR ERECTABLE SUBSTANTIALLY EGG-SHAPED CONTAINER - A collapsible and/or erectable, shape-sustaining substantially egg-shaped container is selectively moveable from a substantially erect condition to a substantially collapsed condition and/or from a substantially erect condition to a substantially collapsed condition. | 08-25-2011 |
20120181269 | ANIMAL-RESISTANT CONTAINER SYSTEM - An animal-resistant container system includes a first container and a second container. A fastener has a first part attached to the first container and a second part attached to the second container. The fastener tightly attaches the first container to the second container so as to prevent animals from accessing contents of the first container and the second container. | 07-19-2012 |
20120292312 | Positioning Structure For A Document Box - A positioning structure for a document box contains a first cover and a second cover, two grooves formed on a connection of the first and the second covers; the first cover including two first recesses, and the second cover including two second recesses, two retainers are attached in the first and the second recesses; the first cover also including a first slot, a second slot, and a third slot; the second cover also including a first notch, a second notch, and a third notch; wherein each positioning member includes an integrally formed abutting block, an actuating section fixed thereon, a first inserting piece extending downward from a rear side of the abutting block, two inserting pieces attached on two sides of the first inserting piece individually, and a cutout formed on the first inserting piece. | 11-22-2012 |
20130082050 | PRALINE PACKAGING - To create a praline package for pralines, in particular for truffle pralines, comprising a lower housing cup, which consists of a first housing plate comprising recesses, and comprising an upper housing cup, which consists of a second housing plate comprising projections, which protects the pralines mechanically and hygienically and which can be produced in a simple and cost-efficient manner, it is proposed that, when the praline package is closed, the first and the second housing plate adjoin flatly such that a recess of the lower housing cup in each case corresponds to a projection of the upper housing cup and thus forms a capsule for one praline in each case. | 04-04-2013 |
20130320005 | FOOD TRAY - In one aspect, the present invention provides a foldable food tray that includes first and second panels, each having upper and lower surfaces and inner, outer, and side edges. Each panel can also include one or more hinge members and one or more locking members. The hinge member(s) can be operatively coupled to one another to permit the first and second panels to move between a closed position and an open position. The locking member(s) can be configured to releasably lock the first and second panels in the open position, thereby preventing the first and second panels from inadvertently moving from the open position. | 12-05-2013 |
20140284327 | TOTE ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF USE - A tote assembly and methods of use including, in general, a bag or tote configured with two or more sides fastened together to form two or more edges, wherein at least one edge is curved or arcing, one or more straps configured to center contents or load therein and, thus to enable a single person to lift, maneuver, transport, and remove a decommissioned toilet bowl from a premise without causing injury. | 09-25-2014 |
20150041463 | MULTI-PIECE BOX BASE - A multi-piece box base includes at least two base members releasably attached to each other. Each base member includes three upright sides and a flat bottom wall from which, in an alternating manner, bars extend and in which recesses are defined. The bars of one bottom wall meet and interlock with the recesses of the bottom wall of the second, opposing, base member and fasteners are used to strengthen the structural connections between bars and recesses. | 02-12-2015 |
20150307252 | AIRTIGHT ENCLOSURE - An airtight enclosure comprising a pair of enclosure shells each having a pair of first edges ( | 10-29-2015 |
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220400250 | Hemispherical sections | 4 |
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20110163092 | Collapsible Container And Method Of Forming And Using A Collapsible Container - A container with adjustable enclosed volume is provided that's comprised of two identical collapsible containers interlocked together at their top rims or faces where both of the identical containers have connecting-means on their top rims or faces for locking or connecting the collapsible containers together, and a method of forming and using a collapsible and expandable container with adjustable enclosed volume is also provided. | 07-07-2011 |
20150344198 | Container Device - A container device holds items such as toys or snacks in a manner that is accessible to a young child and closes automatically to prevent spillage of the items from the container device. The device includes a container defining an enclosed space. The container has only one opening into the enclosed space. A slit extends through the container defining the opening into the enclosed space. The container is resiliently deformable adjacent to the slit wherein the slit is configured for deforming as an item is passed through the slit. | 12-03-2015 |
20160001918 | CONTAINER WITH SEPARABLE COMPONENTS - The present disclosure relates to a container for holding an object with separate components, each similar in construction. In some embodiments, the components of the container may be substantially identical with one another. A first component of the container may include a coupling region that is identical and complementary to the coupling region of a second component of the container. Coupling the components with one another (e.g., press fit) forms an enclosure for the object. In some embodiments, fastening members of a coupling region of a container component may extend along a distance smaller than a mating perimeter, defined by identical and complementary coupling regions, that extends along a transverse plane defining two halves of the container enclosure. | 01-07-2016 |