Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
220230000 | Magnetic | 17 |
20080210689 | SELF-SEALING APPARATUS FOR CHEMICAL REACTION VESSEL - According to an aspect of the invention, an apparatus for self-sealing of a reaction vessel, such that the reaction vessel may be repeatedly accessed by a fluid transfer mechanism and subsequently self-sealed, is detailed. The reaction vessel has an access opening, and the apparatus comprises a cap, a ball which is comprised of a magnetizable material (such as a ferrous metal), and a ring magnet. The cap is sized to fit over the reaction vessel access opening, and has an access port. The cap has an internal surface which faces the reaction vessel, and an external surface, which faces away from the reaction vessel. The ball is sized to fit over the cap access port, such that a portion of the ball seats partially in the cap access port on the cap internal surface, thus sealing the cap access port. According to an aspect of the invention, the ball may be comprised of a ferromagnetic material, or a magnetizable material that is preferably magnetized. The ring magnet produces a magnetic field, and is mounted to the cap on the cap external surface. The ring magnet is spaced from the cap such that the magnetic field is sufficient to hold the ball in the cap access port, and to reseat the ball in the cap access port after the reaction vessel is accessed. | 09-04-2008 |
20080264944 | FISHING ROD ENCLOSURE WITH MAGNETIC CLOSURE SYSTEM - The present invention provides for an enclosure having first and second interconnecting bodies, each body having a closed end and an open end. A first sleeve having a first grip portion and an insertion portion is attached to the open end of the first body of the enclosure. A second sleeve having a second grip portion is attached to the open end of the second body of the enclosure. The insertion portion of the first sleeve is configured to mate with the second sleeve. Magnets are mounted within cavities formed into the ends of the grip portions such that when the bodies of the enclosure are interconnected, the exposed ends of the magnetic members abut one another, thus producing an attractive magnetic force which aids in maintaining the connection of the two bodies of the enclosure. | 10-30-2008 |
20090095751 | UTILITY POCKET WITH MAGNETIC CLOSURE - A utility pocket is shown for use with a tool pouch or bag, or with such items as a brief case, soft sided cooler, or a backpack. The utility pocket has a clam shell shaped outer member which is biased toward an associated sidewall panel by means of elastic webbing. A pair of mating permanent magnets come into contact as the pocket moves from the open position to the closed position and help to bias the pocket to the closed position, as well as imparting a snap-closure action to the pocket. The material chosen for the pocket helps it to retain its clam shell shape without requiring internal reinforcing members, such as wire springs or other metal reinforcing elements. | 04-16-2009 |
20090184121 | Bottle cap protector - A device for protecting the cap of a bottle having a neck, said device comprising a cap portion adapted to be placed over the neck of the bottle and a base portion, the base portion being rotatably connected to the cap portion, at least one elongate securing member being provided having a first end attached to the cap portion and a second end attached to the base portion whereby rotation of the base portion with respect to the cap portion in a tightening direction causes the elongate securing member to tighten against the neck of the bottle to resist removal of the device from the neck of the bottle, locking means being provided for selectively preventing rotation of the base portion with respect to the cap portion at least in a second direction opposite to said tightening direction. The device may be provided with an EAS tag. | 07-23-2009 |
20090272743 | SUBSTRATE CONTAINER SEALING VIA MOVABLE MAGNETS - A system of moving magnets for sealing a container may include a plurality of moveable magnets disposed near a perimeter of a container door and a rotatable linkage hub positioned within the perimeter of the container door. In addition, the system may include a plurality of control linkages connecting each of the plurality of moveable magnets to the linkage hub so that rotating the linkage hub causes the control linkages to move the moveable magnets between a sealed position and an open position. Alternatively, the moveable magnets may be connected to each other by a magnet positioning mechanism to physically move the magnets along a path near the perimeter. A plurality of static magnets may be disposed near an opening sized to receive the container door and positioned to form a magnetic seal with the moveable magnets when the moveable magnets are positioned at the sealed position. | 11-05-2009 |
20090289063 | Device and Method for Enabling a Cover to be Attached to and Removed from a Compartment within the Device - A device is described herein that incorporates correlated magnets which enable a cover to be easily and effectively attached to and removed from a compartment. Some examples of such a device include a remote control unit, a calculator, a clock-radio, a mobile phone, a laptop computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a camera, a television, a portable media player, and a handheld electronic game unit. | 11-26-2009 |
20100126993 | LOCKABLE CONTAINER FOR PRERECORDED STORAGE MEDIA - A lockable container for an article comprises a frame which has an access opening, a closure member which is pivotally mounted in relation to the frame, and a latch member which is axially movable within the closure member between a latched position and an unlatched position. The latch member and the frame are each provided with one or more interengageable detents whereby when the closure member is in a closed position and the latch member is in the latched position the detents are engaged and prevent pivoting of the closure member. Movement of the latch member to the unlatched position causes the detents to disengage and permit pivoting of the closure member. The closure member is provided with a locking member for engaging the latch member to retain it against axial movement. | 05-27-2010 |
20110073601 | COSMETIC CONTAINER - A cosmetic container (X) has a cap ( | 03-31-2011 |
20110132907 | SELF-ACTUATING CLOSURE MECHANISMS FOR CLOSEABLE ARTICLES - A container assembly comprising a body and interlocking and self-actuating lid. The body has a bottom and at least one sidewall extending generally upwardly and includes at least one body interlock piece. The lid includes a lid interlock piece configured to releasably engage the body interlock piece. A first magnet is coupled to the body and a second magnet is coupled to the lid. The first and second magnet magnetically generate a first relative movement of the body and lid in a first direction when the first and second magnet are in a first orientation, wherein the first relative movement operatively engages the lid interlock piece with the body interlock piece. Additionally, the interengagement of the lid interlock piece and the body interlock piece during the first relative movement of the body and lid mechanically generate a second relative movement of the body and lid in a second direction. | 06-09-2011 |
20120138612 | APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURE OF PACKAGING CONTAINER WITH RECLOSABLE CONNECTION AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - An apparatus for manufacturing and converting a container includes a platform for slidably accommodating a sheet of packaging material, an actuation mechanism for feeding the sheet through the platform, and a gluing device for applying glue to a portion of the sheet. The apparatus further includes a magnet applicator assembly housing a plurality of magnets, a slug applicator assembly housing a plurality of slugs and a folding mechanism to align the sheet in a final glued form. The magnet applicator assembly applies magnets to the sheet at a pre-determined time, and the slug applicator assembly applies slugs to the sheet at a pre-determined time. The magnet and the slug are attached to the sheet by the glue applied by the gluing device. The magnet aligns with the slug forming a reclosable connection. | 06-07-2012 |
20140263319 | VIAL CONTAINER WITH COLLAR CAP - Vial containers including a collar which is attached to a vial or incorporated into a vial cap, a cap designed to receive a portion of the collar while covering the vial, and a container designed to receive a portion of the collar and encase the body of the vial are described herein. The collar, generally, includes a means for reversibly attaching to the cap and container. | 09-18-2014 |
20140353313 | BOX FOR PACKING - Provided is a box includes a box body having an opened upper portion; a first cover openably disposed to seal the opened portion of the box body; a second cover openably disposed to overlap on at least partially; and a slide button operably disposed on the second cover to fix the second cover to the first cover. | 12-04-2014 |
20150090717 | ORNAMENTAL DEVICE FOR CONCEALING AN ARTICLE - An ornamental cover for concealing an article includes an elongated shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, and a base member disposed at the proximal end of the elongated shaft. The elongated shaft may extend distally from an upper surface of the base member, while a lower surface of the base member defines an opening for receiving an upper portion of the article into the elongated shaft. A perimeter of the base member may be shaped to fit an opening of a container sized to receive a lower portion of the article. | 04-02-2015 |
20160030286 | VIAL CONTAINER WITH COLLAR CAP - Vial containers including a collar which is attached to a vial or incorporated into a vial cap, a cap designed to receive a portion of the collar while covering the vial, and a container designed to receive a portion of the collar and encase the body of the vial are described herein. The collar, generally, includes a means for reversibly attaching to the cap and container. | 02-04-2016 |
20160175173 | PORTABLE PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS HOLDER | 06-23-2016 |
20160176587 | CONTAINER WITH MAGNETIC CLOSURE | 06-23-2016 |
20160194105 | FLUID TRANSFER ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF FLUID TRANSFER | 07-07-2016 |