Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
220345100 | Closure guided in reciprocating movement | 38 |
20090134165 | SUBSTANTIALLY CLOSED SYSTEM FOR SAFELY DISPOSING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS MATERIAL - The present invention discloses a solution for disposing waste having potentially hazardous airborne emissions. The solution can include a step of receiving waste through an aperture of a disposal unit exhibiting a closed environment. The received waste can be placed within an air tight disposal container. An opening of the disposal container can be sealed to separate the disposal container from the remainder of the substantially closed environment. Air included in the remainder of the substantially closed environment can be captured and placed in a holding unit. The captured air can be ejected from the holding unit into the air tight disposal container. The disposal container containing the received waste and the ejected air can be sealed. The disposal unit can be thereafter opened so that the sealed disposal container is able to be discarded. | 05-28-2009 |
20090145905 | Sliding hatch cover with internal seal for pressurized bulk carriers - A sliding hatch cover unit for a pressurizable tanker, that carries a dry granular material that is pneumatically discharged, the sliding hatch cover unit having a track mounted hatch cover that can be displaced from a position of safety and a circular hatch port gate that is internally mounted on a hinge within the tank of the tanker through a port in the tank before installation of a port sleeve having a seal engageable with the circular gate in order to use the internal pressure of the tank when pressurized to seal the tank, the gate being hinged and connected to the hatch cover for opening and closing along with the sliding hatch cover. | 06-11-2009 |
20090277907 | CLOSURE FOR A DRINKING BOTTLE - The closure for a drinking flask comprises a closing cap ( | 11-12-2009 |
20090289067 | Trash Container with Retractable Weatherproof Cover - A retractable cover is provided. The retractable cover may include a leading cover member; and a plurality of following cover members, each of the plurality of following cover members may be hingedly coupled to at least one of the leading cover member and one adjacent following cover member. | 11-26-2009 |
20100122986 | INTERCHANGEABLE CLOSING DEVICE FOR ANTI-THEFT CASE AND ANTI-THEFT CASE EQUIPPED WITH SUCH DEVICE - A closing device ( | 05-20-2010 |
20100308056 | CLOSURE CAP FOR A CONTAINER FOR RECEIVING LIQUIDS AND IN PARTICULAR AN ENTERAL NUTRIENT SOLUTION, AND CONTAINER HAVING SUCH A CLOSURE CAP - The closure cap according to the invention for a container for receiving liquids, and in particular a BFS container for receiving an enteral nutrient solution, has a cover part and a rim part, with a withdrawal part for the withdrawal of a liquid, and in particular the enteral nutrient solution, being arranged in the cover part. Basically, the closure cap according to the invention may also comprise, as well as the withdrawal part, an injection part for the injection of a medicinal liquid into the enteral nutrient solution. The withdrawal part of the closure cap according to the invention has a connecting part for a spike of a flexible line of a transfer device and a closing-off part having a pierceable membrane for closing-off the recess in the connecting part. | 12-09-2010 |
20110049157 | STORAGE BOX ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE - A storage box assembly for a vehicle includes a case in which an opening is formed on an upper surface thereof, and a lid for opening/closing the opening. When the lid is closed, a surface of the lid and an upper surface of the case substantially form a flush surface. When the lid is opened, the lid is moved to be retracted in the case by a guide mechanism. | 03-03-2011 |
20110139786 | CONTAINER, IN PARTICULAR A LARGE-VOLUME DISPOSABLE CONTAINER MADE OF PLASTIC, SUCH AS A KEG FOR RECEIVING BEVERAGES - The subject matter of the present invention is a container, in particular a large-volume disposable container made of plastic, such as a keg ( | 06-16-2011 |
20110180542 | METHODS FOR REDUCING FLUID LOSS IN FLUID-BEARING SYSTEMS - A plug made of a compressible and resilient material can be used in a method of reducing loss of fluid from a fluid-bearing system. The method can include locating an orifice in the fluid-bearing system, where said orifice is exposed by a disconnection of members of the fluid-bearing system; compressing the plug sufficiently so that at least the tip of the plug fits into the orifice, inserting the tip into the orifice; and then releasing the plug so that the plug expands to seal the orifice. | 07-28-2011 |
20110226773 | Sliding Top Container - A small, portable container with a sliding top. The container may be a compact for holding cosmetics. The container has a base that defines one or more volumes to hold substances or devices such as makeup and/or an applicator, a lid constructed and adapted to slide relative to the base, and a slide mechanism anchored to the base and slidingly engaged with the lid. | 09-22-2011 |
20120097679 | DRAIN PLUG - A drain closure device for a vessel having an interior surface and a drain hole defined in the interior surface. The drain closure device includes a drain plug configured to be telescopically received in the central throughshaft defined in the insert sleeve. The drain plug is moveable between a first contacted ceiling position and a second expanded, drain position. The drain plug includes a seal member that is attached to the first end and a connection member located on a second end. The connection member is configured to releasably engage with at least one lateral shoulder or a suitable lateral projection member associated with the drain opening when the drain plug the use position. | 04-26-2012 |
20120285967 | SLIDING PANEL BOX GIFT CARD HOLDER - A gift card holder includes a two-leaf sliding panel mounted within a box that frames an image or object. In a first position, the panel covers the image or object within the box. In a second position, when the panel is partially drawn upward, the interior of the box is revealed. In a third position, when the panel is drawn completely upward, the two leaves of the panel open to reveal a gift card secured between the leaves. | 11-15-2012 |
20120285968 | GIFT CARD SLEEVE - A gift card holder including a sliding panel for holding a gift card, the panel being mounted in a sleeve or box so that when the cover flap of the sleeve is opened the panel may be pulled upward and out of the sleeve to reveal a gift card secured upon the panel. | 11-15-2012 |
20150021329 | Handled Container with Pull-out Compartment - A handled container is designed to accept a pull-out tray allowing the transportation, storage, and organization of personal items. The container is an outer case to support and cover the pull-out tray. The outer case includes a case base, a case lateral wall, and a tray receiving opening. The pull-out tray is slides in and out of the tray receiving opening. An aperture or opening is included on the outer case for ease of transportation and manipulation of the container and contents within. The design of the present invention allows for the efficient stacking and organization for a plurality of the present inventions in a space saving manner. | 01-22-2015 |
20150096992 | SLIDING CAP AND TUBE - A device and method for dispensing, including: a base member having a dispenser opening and at least one track opening and a dispenser opening, wherein: the at least one track opening includes at least one track, and the dispenser opening is adjacent to the at least one track opening and at least one track and is operable to allow a flow of a fluid composition; and a sliding member including a blade with at least one track member, wherein: the at least one track member is operable to secure the sliding member with the at least one track of the base member, and the at least one track member is operable to allow the sliding member to travel along the at least one track and the blade to cover or uncover the dispenser opening. | 04-09-2015 |
220345200 | Including means securing closure against movement | 6 |
20100072206 | CONTAINER WITH WINDOW - A container with a selectively engageable cover including a window. A container comprises a base and a cover selectively engageable with the base. The cover includes a window that covers an opening in the cover that may permit viewing at least a portion of the interior of the container while the cover is engaged with the base. The cover comprises a cover assembly that includes a first layer and a second layer of material joined together. The opening is covered by a sheet of material comprising the window. The window is positioned between the first layer of material and the second layer of material to form a composite cover assembly. | 03-25-2010 |
20130037545 | Metal Container With Slideable Top - A metal container having a metal and a metal bottom that slide relative to one another along a sliding axis is provided. The metal container includes a plastic lid insert attached to the metal lid and a plastic bottom insert attached to the metal bottom that operably couple the metal lid to the metal bottom and provide the structures allowing for a relative sliding motion between the metal lid and the metal bottom. | 02-14-2013 |
20150344197 | SLIDING LID FOR FOOD CONTAINER - A sliding lid for a food container which has first and second flanged edge portions on opposing sides of its opening. The sliding lid includes a main lid panel with first and second flange-receiving channels configured to slidably receive the flanged edge portions of the food container from an open position, in which the opening of the container is uncovered, to a closed position, in which the main lid panel covers the opening of the container. The first and second flange-receiving channels are configured to retain the lid on the container. The sliding lid may include a backstop provided between the two flange-receiving channels and configured to restrict further sliding of the lid beyond the closed position. The sliding lid may include a front flap which can be sealed onto the container to further restrict sliding of the lid. | 12-03-2015 |
220345300 | Resiliently biased (e.g., detent) | 3 |
20120298669 | PLASTIC CONTAINER STRUCTURE - The present invention relates to a plastic container structure ( | 11-29-2012 |
20130320017 | PHARMACEUTICAL CONTAINER WITH CHILD-RESISTANT CLOSURE - A pharmaceutical container including a bottle having a bottom wall and side walls. A ridge proximate to the bottom wall projects from an interior surface of at least one of the side walls, to facilitate nested stacking of a plurality of bottles. One or more of the side walls includes a cover locking receptacle proximate to the top end of the side wall. The pharmaceutical container also includes a cover including a sliding lid contained in a cover housing. The cover housing has a top wall, which includes an opening, and cover side walls. A child-resistant closure mechanism is also provided to limit the movement between the sliding lid and the bottle. | 12-05-2013 |
20130320018 | CONTAINER LID WITH INTEGRAL LID HOLDER - An improved container lid comprising an integral lid retaining channel which is configured to accept and be press fit onto the circumferential rim of a container, such as, for instance, a coffee cup is disclosed in preferred and various alternate embodiments. The improved container lid of the invention may comprise any material suitable for container lids such as paper, waxed paper, plastic, or other materials known in the art. The improved container lid of the invention is adapted to be retained upon, for example, a lip of a beverage container while the beverage container is in use. Thus, the improved container lid of the invention prevents accidental loss of the container lid and may be used in an open or closed position. | 12-05-2013 |
220348000 | Spring biased | 2 |
20110100993 | SLIDING MECHANISM AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - A sliding mechanism comprises a sliding plate, a main plate, a first slide enabling member and a biasing member. The sliding plate has two angled portions. The main plate has two side walls. The first slide enabling member is coupling the angled portions of the sliding plate to the side walls of the main plate such that the sliding plate is slid relative to the main plate from a closed position or to retract from an open position. The first slide enabling member comprises a set of first roller assembly and a set of first tracks that engage the first roller assembly, when the sliding plate slide relative to the main plate, the first roller assembly are rotated and slid relative to the first tracks. The biasing member biases the sliding plate to slide to the open position when the sliding plate crosses an intermediate position. | 05-05-2011 |
20140339232 | Closure Device - A closure device for connecting two parts is provided. The closure device includes a connector, a housing which includes a connector receptacle, into which the connector can be inserted in a closing direction for closing the closure device, a slide shiftably arranged at the housing, which for opening the closure device is shiftable along an opening direction different from the closing direction, a detent spring element which in a closed position of the closure device latchingly holds the connector at the housing and for opening the closure device can be moved out of engagement with the connector by shifting the slide in the opening direction, in order to release the connector from the housing, so that in an open position of the closure device the connector is separated from the housing, and at least one guide element which guides the connector on insertion into the connector receptacle for closing the closure device along the closing direction into the closed position and supports the connector against tilting relative to the closing direction when the slide is shifted for opening the closure device. | 11-20-2014 |
220350000 | Flexible closure | 4 |
20120024857 | ROLLER SHUTTER TYPE STORAGE CONTAINER - A roller shutter type storage container includes a container body, a roller shutter accommodating portion, a pair of guide grooves, and a roller shutter. Each of the guide grooves extends linearly in an opening formed in the container body and is curved in the roller shutter accommodating portion. The roller shutter is configured by connecting a plurality of slats each having shafts formed at two ends of the slat with respect to the widthwise direction in a bendable manner. As the two shafts of each of the slats slide in the corresponding guide grooves, the roller shutter slides between an open position for opening the opening and a close position for closing the opening. Each one of the shafts is spaced from a vertical wall surface of the corresponding one of the guide grooves. A projection formed of soft material projects outward from each shaft of each slat in the widthwise direction and contacts the corresponding vertical wall surface in an elastically deformed state. | 02-02-2012 |
20130270274 | REFUSE CONTAINER - The present invention relates to a refuse container having a base element of four side walls and a bottom substantially surrounding a cavity and forming an opening at a top thereof. At least a first of said side walls provides a substantially uniform height that is greater than a substantially uniform height of a second and opposing side wall. A lid element slidably disposed on the base element so as to slide from a closed position substantially covering the opening of the base element to an open position substantially within the cavity of the base element and substantially parallel to one of said side walls. | 10-17-2013 |
20140042166 | ROLLER SHUTTER TYPE STORAGE CONTAINER - A roller shutter type storage container includes a container body, a roller shutter accommodating portion, a pair of guide grooves, and a roller shutter. Each of the guide grooves extends linearly in an opening of the container body and is curved in the roller shutter accommodating portion. The roller shutter is configured by connecting a plurality of slats each having shafts formed in the widthwise direction at two ends of the slat in a bendable manner. As the two shafts slide in the corresponding guide grooves, the roller shutter slides between an open position and a close position. Each one of the shafts is spaced from a vertical wall surface of the corresponding one of the guide grooves. A projection formed of soft material projects outward from each shaft of each slat in the widthwise direction and contacts the corresponding vertical wall surface in an elastically deformed state. | 02-13-2014 |
20150048089 | Container Lid with Plastic Ring and Method of Manufacture - A container lid is provided having a paperboard dome-shaped central cover portion, a generally flat and horizontal peripheral lid rim extending outwardly around at least part of the cover portion, and a plastic ring circumscribing at least part of the lid rim. The plastic ring includes a horizontal flange and a skirt depending downwardly therefrom. The plastic ring's flange may be semi-permanently attached to the lid rim and may be optionally secured thereto by an adhesive, a polymeric film or a heat seal coating. The plastic ring may be injection molded directly onto the lid rim. A bond formed between the plastic ring's flange and the lid rim may be adapted to be broken by a user such that the plastic ring can be separated from the lid rim upon disposal thereby allowing the paperboard portions of the lid to be discarded separately from the plastic ring. | 02-19-2015 |
220351000 | Closure encompasses passage mouth | 4 |
20120261420 | IMPACT RESISTANT CLOSURE - A closure including a top panel and a transition section extending from a peripheral edge of the top panel is provided. The closure includes a skirt extending from a peripheral edge of the transition section such that the skirt extends away from the top panel. The skirt includes a plurality of projections extending outwardly and away from an outer surface of the transition section. | 10-18-2012 |
20130015187 | Collapsible Safety Beverage Cover - The present invention is in the field of beverage container covers, more particularly, the present invention relates to a collapsible cover to protect an open beverage container from tampering. It is compact and easy to carry and use, is attractive and may be decorated with sports team logos or University symbols or other works of art. A cover that has deep enough fixed side walls to prevent someone from unobtrusively removing it to contaminate the beverage is too cumbersome to carry in a purse or pocket. The collapsible cover is portable and available in different diameters to allow covering beer or soda cans, bottles, mixed drink glasses or wine glasses. It also is available with an opening for inserting a straw so that the cover does not have to be removed to consume the beverage. | 01-17-2013 |
20130015188 | LIQUID CONTAINERAANM CHEETHAM; JOSHUA JAMESAACI WINDSORAACO AUAAGP CHEETHAM; JOSHUA JAMES WINDSOR AUAANM CLAYTON; ANTHONY BRIANAACI HUGHESDALEAACO AUAAGP CLAYTON; ANTHONY BRIAN HUGHESDALE AUAANM COSGRIFF; AMANDA JANEAACI GLENHUNTLYAACO AUAAGP COSGRIFF; AMANDA JANE GLENHUNTLY AU - A liquid container ( | 01-17-2013 |
20150329250 | LID FOR BEVERAGE CONTAINER AND BEVERAGE CONTAINER INCLUDING SAME - A beverage container having a slidably openable lid assembly is disclosed. The lid assembly basically comprises a base member and a cover member. The base member includes a wall portion releasably securing the lid assembly to the container and an opening in fluid communication with a beverage holding chamber in the container. The cover member is slidably coupled to the base member to slide from a closed position to an open position and vice versa. When the cover member is in the closed position it isolates the opening and the contiguous portions of the base member from the ambient surroundings. When the cover member is in the open position it exposes the opening to enable a user to drink the beverage via the opening. The cover includes an elastomeric member arranged to engage and seal the opening in the base member when the cover member is in the closed position. | 11-19-2015 |
220345400 | Including means to limit reciprocating movement | 1 |
20140367385 | Closure With Sliding Seal Member - A closure is provided for a container that has an opening to the container interior wherein contents may be stored. The closure includes the following: (A) a body having at least one access aperture that can communicate with the container opening and that can accommodate removal of the contents in a discharge direction out of the at least one access aperture; (B) a sliding seal member disposed on the body for accommodating movement of the seal member relative to said at least one access aperture between (a) a closed position sealing against the closure body at the at least one access aperture to occlude the at least one access aperture, and (b) an open position exposing the at least one access aperture; and (c) cooperating guide surfaces on the body and the sliding seal member for guiding the sliding seal member. | 12-18-2014 |
220345500 | Plural reciprocating closures | 1 |
20120255955 | Portable Storage Enclosure with Sliding Doors - A portable storage enclosure is presented. The enclosure is a substantially rectangular enclosure formed of wood, having fixed ends and sides. The enclosure may have a back formed of slats held by grooves in the ends and/or sides. The enclosure has two sliding doors, each configured with an aperture, so that the apertures may be used both to manipulate the doors, and as handles to lift and transport the enclosure. The sliding doors have two closed positions, so that the apertures are oriented together at the center of the enclosure, or apart at the ends of the enclosure. The enclosure may also have handles on the ends and/or sides to facilitate carrying the enclosure in several orientations. | 10-11-2012 |
220345600 | With gasket or packing | 5 |
20090314782 | LIQUID CONTAINER - A liquid container is provided that has an opening at the bottom for supplying or removing a liquid, and a groove is formed in the container bottom in the container interior in the area of the opening. | 12-24-2009 |
20110095029 | DISHWASHER DRAWER GASKET SYSTEM - A cover assembly for sealing a dishwasher drawer includes a rigid, movable cover casing that frames a flexible sealing cover which is capable of receiving and covering tall dishes extending beyond a height of the drawer. Rocker arms are placed on each perimeter edge of the cover casing, and pivot to raise and lower the casing onto the drawer so that the sealing cover seals a wash chamber therein. A seal adhered to a bottom of the cover casing presses against a lip of the drawer to prevent leakage of wash fluid circulated therein. | 04-28-2011 |
20140367386 | THREADLESS MAGNETIC OIL DRAIN PLUG - A threadless oil plug is provided for threadlessly sealing a drain hole of an oil pan. The plug has a disc-shaped magnet and a cylindrical stem that projects outwardly from the magnet. A gasket is fastened around the stem in juxtaposition with a planar surface of the magnet. The stem is adapted for insertion into the drain hole of an oil pan, thereby centering the magnet and magnetically sealing the gasket around the drain hole. A removal tool has a hand grip with a splash guard. The hand grip and the splash guard are attached to a magnet. To remove the plug, the magnet of the removal tool is magnetically fastened to the magnet of the plug so that the plug may be safely removed from the drain hole in one motion. The plug is reinstalled in the drain hole in one motion, without the use of any tools. | 12-18-2014 |
20150008225 | SEALING RING FOR CONTAINER - A high pressure vessel sealing ring formed by an annular body made up of at least two parts, a polymer gasket and a sealing gasket, wherein the ring is in contact with the surface of a high pressure lid and with the surface of a vessel and includes at least a first part coupled by means of a mechanical stop to a second part which is concentric to the first part, where the radius of the second part is of the same or different size with respect to the radius of the first part. | 01-08-2015 |
20150122818 | SCENT PERMEATION CONTAINER SEAL, CONTAINER INCLUDING SAID SEAL AND METHODS OF MAKING SAID SEAL AND SAID CONTAINER - A seal for containers is provided that allows the scent or aroma from the substance within the container to come through, while preventing leakage of the substance from within the container and/or physical contact of the substance by the consumer. More particularly, a seal is provided having at least one slit scoring fewer than all of the layers of the seal. The slit(s) will allow a consumer to sniff the scent or aroma released through the slit, while the seal remains secured to the container, extending shelf life of the substance, and preventing leakage, as well as, contamination, damage and/or reduced volume caused by consumers sampling the products. | 05-07-2015 |