Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
220666000 | Collapsible wall feature | 82 |
20080210697 | Container With Concertina Side Walls And Base - A collapsible container or reservoir including at least one side wall region ( | 09-04-2008 |
20080223863 | Foldable water tank with shielded hinges - A foldable water tank includes a foldable receptacle having a bottom wall and vertical sidewalls; and a folding frame to support the sidewalls in an upright position. The frame has first, second, third and fourth upper rails joined end-to-end. The frame has a folded position wherein the upper rails are adjacent to each other. First hinges disposed at end portions of said upper rails pivotably connect the upper rails. The second and fourth rails each includes first and second sections having adjacent end portions. Second hinges connect the adjacent end portions to allow the second and fourth rails to fold inwardly to be disposed between the first and third rails in the folded position. The second hinges each includes a shield to cover the adjacent end portions thereby to protect a user's hand from being pinched by the adjacent end portions during unfolding or folding of the frame. | 09-18-2008 |
20080230549 | Container - A container of a collapsible type for liquid contents, comprising a compartment ( | 09-25-2008 |
20080277402 | Collapsible Container - A collapsible container which is adapted to move between a collapsed position and a deployed position, the container including: a housing in the form of a plurality of walls which in the deployed position are spaced-apart from one another to form a chamber; and a hinge assembly which is connected to a first wall and a second wall so as to provide rotation of the second wall about two or more discrete or continuous spaced-apart axes so as to provide an articulating second wall. | 11-13-2008 |
20080296308 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER - A container for shipping, displaying and selling items, such as flower bulbs, includes a base to which four walls are hingeably connected, such that the walls can be collapsed onto the base. A front wall is a substantially open frame, providing access to the interior of the container. A rear wall, opposite the front wall, is hingeably connected to the base. The front wall and rear wall are latchable to a pair of opposed side walls, which are also hingeably attached to the base. | 12-04-2008 |
20090001089 | PORTABLE AND/OR COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINERS HAVING PLIABLE SURFACES - Containers provide for portability and ease of handling by being constructed of pliable materials such as various polymers and having additional features. The containers may have biasing members such as tension poles to hold the containers in an upright and open top position and/or may have sleeves that can be engaged by a forklift for dumping of the container by a conventional forklift equipped garbage truck. The containers may include additional features such as loops along a top edge to allow grasping of the loops by a lift and loops along a bottom edge to allow dragging of the container such as onto a flatbed hauler. Additional features may include a top cover that can be pulled over the open top and secured such as by a fastener. | 01-01-2009 |
20090026216 | Collapsible Storage Container - The present invention relates to a heat molded, plastic, closable, collapsible container (“Container”). Currently, heat molded containers are used to hold liquids and solids such as laundry detergent and kitty litter. Heat molded, plastic containers are often manufactured at one location and transported to another location to be filled. The cost of shipping may be calculated on a space occupied basis. The present invention will reduce the cost of shipping because the Container can be compressed prior to shipping thereby occupying a smaller space. Additionally, the present invention can be collapsed as the product inside is used to save storage space or after the product inside is consumed so that the discarded Container occupies less volume in the home or commercial recycle bin. | 01-29-2009 |
20090057321 | COLLAPSIBLE BOTTLES AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Collapsible bottles and methods of using the collapsible bottles are provided. In an embodiment, the collapsible bottle comprises a top panel having a neck, a middle panel foldable along a fold between the top panel and the middle panel, and a bottom panel comprising a bottom surface defining a molded recess so constructed and arranged for receiving a neck of a second bottle within the molded recess. The bottom panel is foldable along a fold between the middle panel and the bottom panel. The bottle is foldable into a collapsed position wherein the top panel folds into the middle panel and the middle panel folds into the bottom panel. | 03-05-2009 |
20090084798 | COLLAPSIBLE FOOD PROTECTIVE ENCLOSURE - A collapsible enclosure for protecting food from pests and debris comprises in one configuration at least two flexible structural beams, a cover having a top portion and a bottom portion, at least one opening and at least one flap attached above the opening. The flap is substantially larger in length and width than the opening and has ballast along its base to hold it flush against the at least one opening. In another configuration the collapsible protective food enclosure comprises three or more resilient structural frame loops, a cover having at least one opening and a flap. The structural frame loops are affixed within the cover forming walls. The flap is attached above the opening and has a resilient structural frame loop affixed along its perimeter to allow the flap to fit flush against the at least one opening. | 04-02-2009 |
20090134176 | Collapsible container - A collapsible container which includes a rectangular bottom wall and sidewalls pivotally joined to respective outer edges of the bottom wall and is changeable between an assembled state in which the sidewalls are raised from the bottom wall and a folded state in which the sidewalls are folded to be superimposed on the bottom wall comprises a pair of band plate members extending along upper edges of a pair of first sidewalls opposed to each other and a band plate hinge mechanism joining the band plate members near to top surfaces of the first sidewalls so that the band plate members are pivotable between a horizontal posture of protruding from the first sidewalls horizontally inward and a rising posture of rising from the first sidewalls vertically upward. The band plate hinge mechanism is capable of positioning the band plate members in the horizontal posture. The band plate members assuming the horizontal posture are arranged as displaced lower relative to the top surfaces of the first sidewalls. | 05-28-2009 |
20090145913 | Collapsible and expandable rolling storage system - A rolling storage system includes a substantially cubical case or housing having top, bottom, side, front and rear walls. The side walls are formed of two semi-panels. A hinge is provided for attaching the side walls to the front and rear walls and the semi-panels of each side wall to each other to selectively move the semi-panels of each side wall from a substantially common plane when the case or housing open or expanded to substantially parallel adjacent planes when the case or housing is closed or collapsed. The front and rear walls move from remote spaced positions when the case is open or expanded to proximate positions when the case is closed or collapsed. The top and bottom walls are movable to allow the case to be collapsed. The top wall selectively provides access or closing the case or housing. A rolling member is provided for rolling the case or housing when open or expanded. At least one auxiliary case or housing is provided dimensioned to substantially correspond to dimensions of the case or housing and having a footprint to allow stacking above the top wall. In this way both the case and auxiliary case can be transported together when attached. | 06-11-2009 |
20090159603 | In/or relating to bottles - A container for the storing and dispensing a part-frozen or semi-frozen product. The container has an upper portion including an outlet spout defining an outlet aperture to receive a re-sealable complimentary closure. A crushable container body portion is disposed from the container upper portion. A container base portion defines a plurality of vertical facets between the upper portion and container base. The container body portion includes a crush zone, the crush zone of the container body portion is separated from the container upper position by an isolation zone. | 06-25-2009 |
20090255943 | DEVICE FOR COLLECTING WASHING FLUID FROM A JET POWER PLANT WASH - The subject of the invention is a device for collecting washing fluid from a jet power plant wash, with a collecting receptacle for washing fluid for arranging beneath the jet power plant ( | 10-15-2009 |
20090261114 | Package and Merchandising System - A sensory interactable packaging assembly having a base and a container. The base has a power supply. The container may contain a consumer product. The container is removably attachable to the base. The container has an outer surface and a sensory interactable element disposed on the outer surface and a control system having an output. The control system is s in electrical communication with the sensory interactable element and the sensory interactable element is responsive to the output of the control system when the container is proximate to the base and the control system is in electrical communication with the power supply. | 10-22-2009 |
20090272751 | DUST CONTAINER OF A HAND-HELD POWER TOOL - The invention is based on a dust container of a portable power tool for receiving machining residues of a portable power tool ( | 11-05-2009 |
20090302046 | Collapsible Containers - Collapsible containers dimensioned to integrate into less-than-load operations are provided. The container may include a base, a pair of first and second opposing walls, each first and second opposing wall including a top edge, two side edges and a bottom edge. The container further includes a top panel removably attached to the top edge of the pairs of first and second opposing walls and a plurality of engaging devices positioned along the perimeter of the base and along the two side edges and bottom edge of the pairs of first and second opposing walls. The plurality of engaging devices are configured to removably connect the pair of first opposing walls to the pair of second opposing walls and to removably connect the pairs of first and second opposing walls to the base. | 12-10-2009 |
20100059531 | COLLAPSIBLE STORAGE CONTAINER FOR FABRICS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - A collapsible storage apparatus for fabrics includes a container movable between a collapsed position and a use position, and a fabric receiving member dimensioned to receive fabric wrapped therearound such that the fabric receiving member and fabric wrapped therearound can be removably stored within the container when the container is in the use position. The container is formed from two opposed side walls, two opposed end walls, and a flexible bottom section attached to bottom edge portions of the side and end walls. The two side walls are configured to fold such that the container has a flat configuration with the folded side walls sandwiched between the end walls when in the collapsed position. | 03-11-2010 |
20100102069 | VIEWING APPARATUS - The invention relates to a viewing apparatus having a housing having a front wall and a rear wall. The front wall has at least one viewing opening for viewing a flat object situated on an object carrier inside the housing. The front and rear walls are connected to one another along two opposite connecting lines and have bending lines such that the housing can be set up from a rest position, in which the front and rear walls lie flat against one another, into a viewing position in which the front and rear walls are arranged so that they can be spaced apart from one another. The resulting that the housing has a box-shaped design with a forward wall, a rearward wall and two side walls, and wherein the object carrier is firmly connected, only at its first end, to the front wall or the rear wall and has a width which is greater than the width of the forward wall but smaller than the width of the front wall. When the housing is in the viewing position, the object carrier has a surface which is curved towards the rearward wall. | 04-29-2010 |
20100108698 | COMPRESSIBLE AND EXPANDABLE CONTAINER - The invention is a compressible and expandable container adapted to support a liquid. More particularly, an apparatus in accordance with the present invention may comprise a bottom, a top, wherein the top comprises a spout situated on a distal side of the top and a handle situated on a proximal side of the top, and a sidewall attached to the bottom and the top to form an enclosure that is adapted to support a liquid, wherein the sidewall is configured to have a compressible and expandable wall configuration. The container may compress, reducing the container's height and volume, thereby taking up a reduced amount of space. The container may also expand, increasing the container's height and volume, increasing the container's storage capacity. | 05-06-2010 |
20100133281 | STORAGE CONTAINER WITH A COLLAPSIBLE BELLOWS UNIT - A storage container having a collapsible unit and a twist cap is described. The collapsible unit is a type of bellows which includes a base and a sidewall attached to the base. The sidewall has a spiral fold that traverses along a portion of the length of that the collapsible unit. The length can be compressed by folding the collapsible unit along the spiral fold. As the length of the collapsible unit is reduced, access to any remaining products, such as acne pad products, stored at the bottom of the collapsible unit can be more conveniently obtained. The cap of the storage container includes a ring collar; a sleeve attached to the ring collar; and a guide attached to the sleeve. When the cap is turned or twisted the guide and the spiral fold are configured to slidably engage each other which results in shortening the length of the collapsible unit. | 06-03-2010 |
20100140279 | Collapsible Container - A collapsible container includes a compressive wall and a base. The base includes a retaining ring extending from at least a portion of its circumference, and the base is also made of a hardened material compared to the material making up the compressive wall. The compressive wall is adapted to be retained around the circumference of the base via the retaining ring. | 06-10-2010 |
20100252562 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WATER STORAGE AND TRANSPORT - A method and apparatus for water storage and transport uses a container constructed from one of more flexible plastic sheets. A number of chambers for holding water are formed within the container. Each chamber is separated from an adjacent chamber by a web of the flexible plastic sheet. The web of the flexible plastic sheet is perforated to allow adjacent chambers to be separated from one another. In use, the water in the chambers may be liquid or frozen. | 10-07-2010 |
20100264149 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER - A container includes a plurality of walls extending upward from a base. At least one support is movable between a retracted position and a support position. The base includes projections downwardly from each corner of the base for interlocking with a larger container stacked thereunder. | 10-21-2010 |
20100282766 | Low-Dead Volume Microfluidic Component and Method - A method is described for reducing a dead volume of a microfluidic circuit that includes, in one embodiment, a reservoir, an outlet, and a microfluidic flowpath fluidly connecting the reservoir and the outlet. The method includes providing a variable-volume fluid chamber between the reservoir and the outlet for performing a function and in fluidic communication with the microfluidic flowpath, wherein the variable-volume fluid chamber includes a total volume including a working volume and a dead volume. The working volume is a volume necessary for the variable-volume fluid chamber to perform the function and the dead volume is a volume unnecessary for the variable-volume fluid chamber to perform the function. The method includes configuring the variable-volume fluid chamber to reduce the dead volume, such that the working volume of the component is substantially the same as the total volume. | 11-11-2010 |
20100288779 | COLLAPSIBLE PAN - A collapsible pan includes a base portion, a plurality of side portions, and a flexible connector for connecting each of the side portions to the base portion along edges thereof. Each of the plurality of side portions is configured to be pivotable relative to the base portion, thereby permitting adjustment between a use configuration, whereby each of the plurality of side portions is arranged generally upright relative to the base portion, and a collapsed configuration, whereby each of the plurality of side portions is arranged to lay generally flat relative to the base portion. | 11-18-2010 |
20100294785 | CONTAINER - Platform-type container that has different configurations and is adaptable during the stages of loading objects into said container, transporting said objects and returning and/or storing said empty container. | 11-25-2010 |
20110024435 | CONTAINER FOR HANDLING BULK MATERIAL - A container for handling bulk material comprising a sheet ( | 02-03-2011 |
20110031259 | Lower Frame for a Product Holder, Holder and Operating Procedure - The invention comprises a basic frame for a holder for products, comprising of a first beam, fitted with at least a first support, to support the first beam on a basis, a second beam fitted with at least a second support, to support the second beam on the basis, and with the first beam linked at variable distances by at least a spacer, for the parallel positioning of the beams mainly distanced from each other at least in an unfolded position of the basic frame, as well as an arm stretched out in the direction of the second beam for a third support, linked to the first beam, for the support of the basic frame on the basis at a distance of at least a collapsed state of the basic frame from the first beam. | 02-10-2011 |
20110042390 | COLLAPSIBLE COOLERS - An expandable and collapsible cooler includes: a base defining a bottom portion of the cooler; an upper rim defining an upper portion of the cooler; and a cooler wall extending between said base and said upper rim and surrounding an interior storage space of the cooler. The cooler wall includes inner and outer collapsible walls that extend from the upper rim and a common bottom wall. Each collapsible wall includes a flexible elastomeric membrane having hinge lines at which the membrane is configured to bend such that the membrane is transitional between collapsed and expanded configurations. The membrane preferably is formed from silicone rubber. | 02-24-2011 |
20110042391 | COLLAPSIBLE COOLERS - An expandable and collapsible cooler includes: a base defining a bottom portion of the cooler; an upper rim defining an upper portion of the cooler; and a cooler wall extending between said base and said upper rim and surrounding an interior storage space of the cooler. The cooler wall includes inner and outer collapsible walls that extend from the upper rim. The inner collapsible wall also includes an integral bottom wall. Each collapsible wall includes a flexible elastomeric membrane having hinge lines at which the membrane is configured to bend such that the membrane is transitional between collapsed and expanded configurations. The membrane preferably is formed from silicone rubber. | 02-24-2011 |
20110042392 | COLLAPSIBLE COOLERS - An expandable and collapsible cooler includes: a base defining a bottom portion of the cooler; an upper rim defining an upper portion of the cooler; and a collapsible cooler wall extending between and attached to the base and the upper rim and surrounding an interior storage space of the cooler. The cooler wall includes a flexible elastomeric membrane that includes a plurality of hinge lines at which the membrane is configured to bend such that the membrane is transitional between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The cooler is transitional between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration by bending of the membrane along the hinge lines. Each configuration is a stable configuration of the cooler. The collapsible cooler wall includes peripheral portions thereof that nest within each other when the collapsible cooler wall is fully collapsed. The collapsible cooler wall tapers in extending from the upper rim. | 02-24-2011 |
20110042393 | COLLAPSIBLE COOLERS - An expandable and collapsible cooler includes: a base defining a bottom portion of the cooler; an upper rim defining an upper portion of the cooler; and a collapsible cooler wall extending between and attached to said base and said upper rim and surrounding an interior storage space of the cooler. The cooler wall includes a flexible elastomeric membrane that includes a plurality of hinge lines at which the membrane is configured to bend such that the membrane is transitional between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The cooler is transitional between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration by bending of the membrane of the cooler wall along the hinge lines. Each configuration is a stable. The membrane includes an outer surface located on the exterior of the cooler and an inner surface located in the interior storage space of the cooler. | 02-24-2011 |
20110042394 | COLLAPSIBLE COOLERS - An expandable and collapsible cooler includes: (a) a cooler wall defining an interior storage space of the cooler, the cooler wall including an inner collapsible wall and an outer collapsible wall each comprising a flexible elastomeric membrane that includes a plurality of hinge lines at which the membrane is configured to bend such that the membrane is transitional between a respective collapsed configuration and a respective expanded configuration by bending of the membrane along the hinge lines, each of the configurations corresponding to a stable configuration of the cooler; and (b) a bottom wall to which the collapsible inner and outer walls are joined and from which the collapsible inner and outer walls extend. The inner and outer collapsible walls define an intermediate space therebetween for insulating the interior storage space from an exterior of the cooler. | 02-24-2011 |
20110042395 | COLLAPSIBLE COOLERS - An expandable and collapsible cooler includes: a cooler wall defining an interior storage space of the cooler, the cooler wall comprising an inner collapsible wall and an outer collapsible wall; and a bottom wall to which the collapsible inner and outer walls are joined and from which the collapsible inner and outer walls extend. The inner and outer collapsible walls define an intermediate space therebetween. Each collapsible wall includes flexible elastomeric membranes joined together by rigid portions, each membrane including hinge lines at which the membrane is configured to bend such that the collapsible wall is transitional between a respective collapsed configuration and a respective expanded configuration by bending along the hinge lines. Each configuration corresponds to a stable configuration of the cooler. | 02-24-2011 |
20110042396 | COLLAPSIBLE COOLERS - An expandable and collapsible cooler includes: a base defining a bottom portion of the cooler; an upper rim defining an upper portion of the cooler; and a cooler wall extending between the base and the upper rim and surrounding an interior storage space of the cooler. The cooler wall includes inner and outer collapsible walls each extending between and being attached to the base and the upper rim. Each collapsible wall includes flexible elastomeric membranes joined together by rigid portions, each membrane including a plurality of hinge lines at which the membrane is configured to bend such that the collapsible wall is transitional between a respective collapsed configuration and a respective expanded configuration by bending along the hinge lines. | 02-24-2011 |
20110042397 | COLLAPSIBLE COOLERS - An expandable and collapsible cooler includes: a base defining a bottom portion of the cooler; an upper rim defining an upper portion of the cooler; a collapsible cooler wall extending between and attached to said base and said upper rim and surrounding an interior storage space of the cooler, the cooler wall comprising a flexible elastomeric membrane that includes a plurality of hinge lines at which the membrane is configured to bend such that the membrane is transitional between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration; and a drain conduit comprising a passageway providing fluid communication between an exterior of the cooler and the interior storage space or the intermediate space. The cooler is transitional between an expanded configuration for use of the cooler, and a collapsed configuration during nonuse of the cooler, by bending along the hinge lines, each configuration corresponding to a stable configuration of the cooler. | 02-24-2011 |
20110042398 | COLLAPSIBLE COOLERS - An expandable and collapsible cooler includes: a base defining a bottom portion of the cooler; an upper rim defining an upper portion of the cooler; a collapsible cooler wall extending between and attached to said base and said upper rim and surrounding an interior storage space of the cooler, the cooler wall including a flexible elastomeric membrane that includes hinge lines at which the membrane is configured to bend such that the membrane is transitional between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration; and one or more bracket members selectively positionable to extend between and interconnect the base and the upper rim for conveying tensional forces between the base and the upper rim upon lifting of the cooler from a location above the cooler wall. The rim preferably includes one or more handles for lifting of the cooler. | 02-24-2011 |
20110062167 | CONTAINER - A collapsible container, which maximizes the collapsed height to non-collapsed storage volume ratio, includes four vertical side assemblies, a base member and a top support frame. The base member defines a footprint of “x” length and “y” width. In the collapsed state, the vertical height of the container assembly is equivalent to five thicknesses of the base and in the non-collapsed state, the vertical height is equal to the shorter of “x” and “y.” A collapsible container is further provided in which, in the collapsed condition, all side walls and the top overlie the base and two opposed side walls are folded. | 03-17-2011 |
20110084082 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER - A collapsible vase has a sleeve having an open state in which at least one item can be placed in the sleeve and a flattened state for storage during non-use of the vase. The sleeve has a flap at one end of each side panel of the sleeve. The vase also has a base with slots arranged to securely receive respective flaps when the sleeve is in its open state, whereby the sleeve is retained by the base in a substantially upright position. | 04-14-2011 |
20110121006 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER WITH STOWED COMPONENT - A semi-collapsible container has a hollow body with support and collapsible portions, and can be maintained in a collapsed or an expanded condition. The container is useful for storing liquid, and is especially adapted in its collapsed condition for storing relatively small volumes of concentrated liquid, powders or the like, and in its expanded condition for containing larger volumes of liquid. Via a dispenser in the container, a closure assembly is coupled to the container for securing the contents thereof from leakage. | 05-26-2011 |
20110121007 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER THAT EXPANDS WHEN WATER IS ADDED - A semi-collapsible container has a hollow body with support and collapsible portions, and can be maintained in a collapsed or an expanded condition. The container is useful for storing liquid, and is especially adapted in its collapsed condition for storing relatively small volumes of concentrated liquid, powders or the like, and in its expanded condition for containing larger volumes of liquid. Via a dispenser in the container, a closure assembly is coupled to the container for securing the contents thereof from leakage. | 05-26-2011 |
20110127276 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER WITH Z-SHAPED HINGE - A semi-collapsible container has a hollow body with support and collapsible portions, and can be maintained in a collapsed or an expanded condition. The container is useful for storing liquid, and is especially adapted in its collapsed condition for storing relatively small volumes of concentrated liquid, powders or the like, and in its expanded condition for containing larger volumes of liquid. Via a dispenser in the container, a closure assembly is coupled to the container for securing the contents thereof from leakage. | 06-02-2011 |
20110180556 | COLLAPSIBLE DRUM - The present invention is directed to a collapsible drum for transporting materials. The present invention solves problems associated with reusing and efficiently transporting shipping containers designed for retaining bulk materials, including hazardous substances, and insuring reliable structural integrity with every use. The collapsible drum of the present invention is adapted for integration with standard handling equipment, and has a permanently secured, collapsible drum floor and fluted sidewalls that enable an operator to collapse and roll the empty drum into a compact tube. | 07-28-2011 |
20110192855 | CARBONATED BEVERAGE CONTAINER - A carbonated beverage container includes a bottle having a flexible sidewall of generally circular cross section, a cap for closing a top opening of the bottle, pairs of coupling elements provided on diametrically opposite portions of the sidewall respectively and configured to be pushed towards each other and couple together, thereby partially collapsing the bottle and expelling a predetermined amount of air therefrom. A method of preserving the taste of carbonated beverage in a container is also disclosed. | 08-11-2011 |
20110233221 | CONTAINER WITH A COLLAPSIBLE RECEPTACLE AND A DISINFECTANT COMPOSITION - A container has: a) a collapsible receptacle, the wall of which is designed flexibly such that the internal volume of the receptacle is adapted to the volume of a liquid contained therein, and which has an outlet with an outlet valve; and b) in the receptacle a disinfectant composition in the form of a solution with a content of aliphatic alcohol of at most 20% by weight. It is possible that the disinfectant composition is not contaminated with spores or other germs also after the container has been opened, even upon repeated discharge from the container. | 09-29-2011 |
20110248040 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER - The present invention is directed to a collapsible container which is movable from a collapsed position having a reduced volume for storage and transport and an expanded position having dimensional rigidity and securely holding the contents of the container. The collapsible container has a plurality of outer wall segments having a side wall with a first and second edge, the outer wall segments being movable from a collapsed position wherein the plurality of outer wall segments are stacked within each other such that the height of the collapsed container is similar to the height of the individual outer wall segments and an expanded position for use of the collapsible container. The outer wall segments are provided with releasable locking means whereby the outer wall segments may be locked one to another in the expanded position and being releasable to allow for the collapsible container to be moved to the collapsed position. The releasable locking means are a releasable locking latch means adjacent a first edge of each of the outer wall segments and a locking latch means receptacle adjacent a second edge of the outer wall segments, the releasable locking latch means of an outer wall segment cooperating with the releasable locking latch means receptacle of an adjacent outer wall segment to releasably lock the collapsible container in the expanded position, the releasable locking latch means of an outer wall segment being disengageable from the releasable locking latch means receptacle of the adjacent outer wall segment to allow the collapsible container to be moved to the collapsed position. | 10-13-2011 |
20110253728 | Collapsible Package and Method - A package having one or more collapsible regions or portions is provided. A distinct crease, fold line, material section or separate material can be included with a portion of the package to facilitate collapsibility of a portion of a relatively large package onto or over itself to permit easier access to the interior contents while still allowing for operable use of any access device (e.g., zipper device) provided with the package. | 10-20-2011 |
20110272419 | COLLAPSIBLE COOLERS - A cooler includes a base defining a bottom portion of the cooler; an upper rim defining an upper portion of the cooler; a collapsible cooler wall, extending between and attached to said base and said upper rim and surrounding an interior storage space of the cooler, and including a membrane having a plurality of hinge lines at which the membrane is configured to bend such that the membrane is transitional between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, wherein the cooler is transitional between an expanded configuration for use of the cooler, and a collapsed configuration during nonuse of the cooler, by bending along the hinge lines, each of the configurations corresponding to a stable configuration of the cooler; and a handle for lifting of the cooler, wherein the handle is attached to the base and is configured for rotational movement relative to the base about a pivot axis. | 11-10-2011 |
20110290811 | DUAL HEIGHT COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER - A collapsible container according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a base and a plurality of walls, including a first wall, collapsible onto the base. A support is movable between a first position and a second position relative to the first wall, such that an identical container would stack on the collapsible container at a first height when the support is in the first position and at a second height when the support is in the second position. In another embodiment, different stacking heights can be achieved by rotating the upper container 180 degrees relative to the lower container. | 12-01-2011 |
20120006834 | COLLAPSIBLE TRANSPORT AND STORAGE CONTAINER - A collapsible plastic storage and transport container has four sidewalls configured to be collapsible inwardly towards a bottom part. Two opposing first sidewalls have recesses and upper corner regions with a spring clip. The spring clip is fixedly connected to a first sidewall and has a free end with a locking projection. The other two opposing second sidewalls have detents disposed on edges of the two second sidewalls. The free end of the spring clip is moveable in a plane of the first sidewall against a spring force of the spring clip, and the locking projection engages behind a corresponding detent to lock the first sidewalls with the second sidewalls. The upper corner regions of the first sidewalls are double-walled, with a closed outer surface and an inner surface with a grip hole. Each spring element can only be actuated from inside the container. | 01-12-2012 |
20120018439 | Foldable/collapsible peg holder - A clothes peg holder for maintaining pegs therein in storage and allowing access during use including: a body portion defining a chamber for storing the clothes pegs, the body having a floor and dependent wall wherein the floor and wall structure define a collapsible chamber for receiving and storing a plurality of pegs; a pair of arms interconnected to the body, the arms extending upwardly from the body and having attachment means at their ends, wherein in a mounted condition the opposite arms and body form a longitudinal opening transverse to the plane of the arms for access into the chamber, and wherein the arms are adapted to fold within the chamber in a transportable condition; and wherein as the chamber progressively fills with pegs in a second mounting condition, the weight of pegs urges the arms outwardly of the body and form longitudinal internal concavities extending into the chamber. | 01-26-2012 |
20120037647 | CRATE WITH COLLAPSIBLE WALL - A crate or container, such as for transporting egg cartons or other items includes a base, opposed side walls and a rear wall extending upward from the base. A front wall opposite the rear wall includes an upper section and a lower section having a pair of rails extending upward therefrom. The upper section is selectably slidable on the rails between an upper, closed position and a lower, retracted, open position. In the retracted position, access to the interior of the crate is provided through the front of the crate. | 02-16-2012 |
20120104005 | WET(PLASTIC)AND DRY CONCRETE RECLAMATION/DISPOSALDEVICE - A device and method for residual concrete collection for disposal or reclamation of same, wherein a bag is formed, generally prismatic in structure, with an opening in the top. Suspension straps serve to attach the bag and support it below the outflow of concrete mixing or delivery equipment such that concrete and/or water will flow into the device, wherein water will subsequently pass therethrough. The device and collected concrete can then be moved and/or stored for disposal or reclamation of the concrete. | 05-03-2012 |
20120104006 | COLLAPSIBLE PAN - A collapsible pan includes a base portion, a plurality of side portions, and a flexible connector for connecting each of the side portions to the base portion along edges thereof. Each of the plurality of side portions is configured to be pivotable relative to the base portion, thereby permitting adjustment between a use configuration, whereby each of the plurality of side portions is arranged generally upright relative to the base portion, and a collapsed configuration, whereby each of the plurality of side portions is arranged to lay generally flat relative to the base portion. | 05-03-2012 |
20120181291 | SEMI-RIGID BEVERAGE RECEPTACLE - The present invention relates generally to drinkware and in particular to drinkware formed from pliable materials, such as silicone. When used in the present invention, the flexibility of the silicone material differentiates the new drinkware from existing drinkware in a number of ways. First, the novel drinkware is pliable, foldable and bendable, so that it can safely travel without fear of breakage or injury. Furthermore, the form will always return to its original shape, and there will be no wear, tear or fatigue to the material, thereby enabling the drinkware to be stored in a smaller space than that required by drinkware formed from rigid materials. | 07-19-2012 |
20130008912 | COLLAPSIBLE STORAGE BOX - The storage box contains a box member, a cover member having an edge joined to a top edge of the box member, and a base plate placed in the box member. The cover member has three side pieces extended downward from the other three edges. Two fastening elements are configured on the inner sides of the box member's corners adjacent to the cover member, respectively. A first support piece and a second support piece are pivotally configured on the base plate. After the base plate is placed in the box member, the first and second support pieces are raised, and fastening elements on the first and second support pieces are locked by the fastening elements of the box member. A first side piece of the three side pieces extends further inward to form angle so as to tightly cover the box member. | 01-10-2013 |
20130048652 | Box Having Foldable and Self-Locking Side Walls - A foldable box includes a floor having a shaft arranged in a base area of an exterior wall area thereof. A guide opening in the fixed exterior wall area and includes a lateral opening section extending from an outside of the fixed exterior wall area inwards. A cam in the base area includes a cam contour which gets into contact with a contact surface of the exterior wall area. When exceeding a boundary angle the shaft is moved inwards. After exceeding the boundary angle a bottom side of the exterior wall is pressed against an internal edge area of the fixed exterior wall area by a force higher than a force by which the bottom side of the exterior wall in the erected vertical position is pressed against a top side of the fixed exterior wall area by the effect of the shaft or the cam. | 02-28-2013 |
20130056481 | My bakery box - A uniquely designed “My Bakery Box” container that can be made from a variety of materials including corrugated plastics, plastic, or cardboard with an internal component made of a variety of different materials to include plastics and foams. The insert that holds a plate on which the baked goods sit, eliminates the baked goods from touching the outside of the container. A Significant benefits to the consumer includes being able reach under the baked goods to lift the baked goods out securely with their hands under the plate and not touch the actual baked goods. Another feature is that an ice pack can be placed under the insert to eliminate melting and spoilage. “My Bakery Box” outer box consists of three pieces. The outer box consists of two foldable pieces and a cap lid. The entire unit consists of five pieces that can be folded and stored within the lid. | 03-07-2013 |
20130068779 | CONTAINER STRUCTURE FOR REMOVAL OF VACUUM PRESSURE - A hot-fill PET container or bottle ( | 03-21-2013 |
20130168400 | Container with Concertina Side Walls and Base - A collapsible container or reservoir including at least one side wall region ( | 07-04-2013 |
20130168401 | EXPANDABLE CONTAINER - An expandable container has a bellows portion within its body that permits the container to change volume as the bellows portion expands or collapses. | 07-04-2013 |
20130193153 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER WITH DOOR - A collapsible container includes a base and a plurality of walls pivotable between an upright position and a collapsed position on the base. A first wall includes an opening therethrough. A first door selectively covers the opening through the first wall. In one embodiment, the first door is slidable between an open, retracted position away from the opening and a closed position covering the opening. | 08-01-2013 |
20130284753 | INVERTIBLE CONTAINER - A container is provided having a base and a flexible rim having an opening. The base is sized to fit through the opening. A collapsible sidewall extends between the base and the rim. The sidewall is collapsible so that the base may pass through the opening to invert the container and allow adjustments to the shape of the container to fit in small areas such as other containers or tight locations where many standard containers cannot fit. | 10-31-2013 |
20130292397 | APPARATUS FOR STORING ARTICLES - An apparatus for storing articles comprises one or more vacuum-sealable storage bags and a container. The one or more vacuum-sealable storage bags are configured for storing the articles therein. The container configured for storing the one or more vacuum-sealable storage bags therein. The container has soft sides made of soft materials. In operation, when air within the one or more vacuum-sealable storage bags is evacuated, the one or more vacuum-sealable storage bags, and any articles stored therein, collapses into the container. | 11-07-2013 |
20140042175 | Bulk Container with Angled Side Wall to Base Installation - A collapsible bin container having a base portion and side walls hingedly connected to the base portion. At least one of the side walls includes an integrally formed hinge lug having a first generally cylindrical portion and a second flat angled portion. The base portion includes a corresponding hinge slot having an opening configured to receive the hinge lug only when the side wall is positioned at a first angle with respect to a horizontal surface. | 02-13-2014 |
20140048545 | Dual Purpose Cartridge Dispensing System - A package for a refill for dispensing a volatile material is disclosed that includes a wall portion and a cartridge refill removably attached to the wall portion. Attachment means removably attach the cartridge refill to the wall portion. The package in a first state is substantially planar in structure. The cartridge refill may be removed from the package for use in a separate dispenser or the package may be used as a dispenser for the volatile material held within the cartridge refill. | 02-20-2014 |
20140048546 | Collapsible Container - Included are embodiments for a collapsible container. At least one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a bottom panel; two first side walls, each of the first side walls being adjoined to a corresponding first edge of the bottom panel; two second side walls, each of the second side walls being adjoined to a corresponding second edge of the bottom panel; a border reinforcement, the border reinforcement being adhesively fastened relative to a top portion of each of the first side walls and each of the second side walls; and a mechanism for carrying the collapsible container. | 02-20-2014 |
20140144920 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER, ASSEMBLY MECHANISM AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER - A collapsible container comprising at least one wall ( | 05-29-2014 |
20140246445 | ANGLED COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER - A container having a body convertible from a fully collapsed configuration to a fully expanded configuration, the body comprising a substantially rigid rim extending about at least a most of the upper edges of front, back and side walls, a substantially rigid bottom member and a flexible middle section extending around of the front, back and side walls between the substantially rigid rim and the substantially rigid bottom member, said flexible middle section including two or more living hinges, wherein when the body is in its fully open configuration the side walls at the front wall have a height less than the side walls at the back wall and the living hinges diverge as they extend from the front wall to the back wall. | 09-04-2014 |
20140263375 | COMPRESSIBLE CONTAINER FOR METERING LIQUID CONTENTS - The invention provides a container for metering liquid material. The container comprises an interior containing liquid material, a bottom with an endless, upright circumferential wall extending at least substantially in an axial direction of the container from said bottom, and a sealing foil at the upper side of said upright circumferential wall, which retains the liquid material in the container. An outlet can be created in the container for placing the container in an open condition, wherein the circumferential wall is deformable, at least in the open condition of the container, under the influence of an axial pressure force applied to the circumferential wall so as to reduce the volume of the interior of the container for the purpose of emptying the container at least partially in a metered manner via the outlet thus created. The upright circumferential wall extends parallel to the axial direction and/or outward from the bottom to the upper side of the circumferential wall. Seen from the bottom, the upright circumferential wall of the container has at least a first endless wall part and, above said first wall part, a second endless wall part. The first wall part and the second wall part join one another at the location of an endless fold line, which defines a plane extending substantially perpendicularly to the axial direction. Seen in axial sectional view, the first wall part and the second wall part include an angle that faces the interior of the container. The first wall part and the second wall part can be folded about the fold line under the influence of the axial pressure force. The fold line undergoes a radial inward shift under the influence of the axial pressure force during folding and the second endless wall part remains above the fold line. | 09-18-2014 |
20140305952 | FOLDING CONTAINER - A folding container comprising a body portion defining a receptacle chamber within the container into which product can be filled and at least one rib extending along at least a portion of the body portion. The at least one rib being collapsible to permit the body portion to collapse to a generally flattened position in the absence of the product contained therein. | 10-16-2014 |
20140339242 | Drinking Cup Made of Foldable Flat Material - The invention relates to a cup made of foldable flat material with at least one desired fold line ( | 11-20-2014 |
20140353321 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER - The collapsible container is disclosed. The container has a body having an open top end, a sidewall having an accordion fold, and a bottom panel enclosing a bottom end. The accordion fold in the sidewall permits the sidewall to collapse and expand between a collapsed position and an expanded position. A collar is formed at a top end of the body, extending from the sidewall. A support is configured and arranged to prop the sidewall in a fully expanded position. A lid with an airlock may be included to permit the body to be vacuum sealed. | 12-04-2014 |
20140353322 | COLLAPSIBLE STRUCTURE - A collapsible enclosure having two opposed side panels, opposed front and rear panels, a floor panel, and a top panel having an opening. The opposed side panels, opposed front and rear panels, and floor panel are connected to one another to form a substantially rectangular enclosure having an opening in the top panel for access to the structure. The top and floor panels each include a peripheral edging containing a looped frame. The opposed side panels each include a peripheral edging containing opposed side frames, the side frames each having a first end and a second end, the first and second ends being attached to respective looped frames. A method of collapsing the structure is also disclosed. | 12-04-2014 |
20140367396 | POCKET FOR CATCHING AND RETRIEVING DROPPED ITEMS - A pocket for catching and retrieving items inadvertently dropped in and about the space between a vehicle seat and a vehicle seat console includes two semi-rigid sidewalls extending upwardly from a base and two collapsing walls extending upwardly from the base, which is sized and shaped to be received with the space between the vehicle seat the vehicle seat console. Flexible curtain disposed about and along the top edges of the sidewalls facilitate catching of dropped items. Springs associated with the collapsing walls push the sidewalls apart to maintain placement of the pocket in the space between the vehicle seat and vehicle seat console and to ensure that the pocket is open for catching dropped articles. | 12-18-2014 |
20150034661 | PACKAGING CONTAINING A CONSUMABLE - Packaging containing an amount of a consumable (e.g. an at least partially dehydrated foodstuff), the packaging comprising: a container comprising an opening; and a closure (e.g. an airtight seal) closing the opening; wherein the container and the closure define a cavity having a first volume; the consumable is located in the cavity; the container is expandable such that the container may be expanded (e.g. due to the elasticity of the container) to be able to contain a second volume; and the second volume is greater than the first volume. The consumable may be to be combined with an amount of liquid, and the second volume may be greater than or equal to a volume occupied by the combination of the amount of the consumable and the amount of the liquid. | 02-05-2015 |
20150034662 | ENHANCEMENTS TO TACTILE INTERACTION WITH FILM WALLED PACKAGING HAVING AIR FILLED STRUCTURAL SUPPORT VOLUMES - Non-durable self-supporting flexible containers having gradients where at least one of a plurality of physical characteristics that are perceptible via tactile interaction with an exterior surface of the container are varied across the exterior of the container. The flexible containers may permit users to perceive viscosity or relative thermal condition of contained product in discrete zones or regions of the container through one or more outer surface of the container without direct interaction with the product, or vary hardness or softness of the container. | 02-05-2015 |
20150053700 | Collapsible H2O Jug - The invention provides is an eco-friendly reusable collapsible plastic jug for drinking water comprising a durable lightweight jug that collapses into a compact, easily stowed and portable package. The jug comprises a series of accordion pleats around its circumference molded into sides of the jug. When empty, the jug can be collapsed by pulling up the lift up nozzle to permit air to escape, pressing the jug downward to collapse it, folding along its pleats, and pushes the nozzle into its closed position. | 02-26-2015 |
20150083736 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER - A collapsible container is provided. The collapsible container includes a substantially rigid upper rim, and a container portion that is made entirely of a flexible (collapsible) material. The flexible container has a base and side walls extending upward from the base. The side walls include at least one living hinge, and the base is formed with a structural ribbing configuration. The structural ribbing integrated into the base and formed of the flexible material creates a level of rigidity in the same that allows the entire container to collapse and extend without requirement any other materials incorporated into the container portion. | 03-26-2015 |
20150305528 | Collapsible Container with Straw - A collapsible, reusable drinking container is provided having a first opening suitable for pouring and filling, a second opening for accessing the interior of the container for cleaning, and a flexible straw for drinking the contents while the container is held in an upright position. The first opening is reversibly sealed with a cap, the second opening with an interlocking ridge and groove fastener, and the straw is reversibly sealed using a plug, a cap, a push-pull cap, a reversibly discontinuous portion of the straw, or an element for reversibly kinking the straw. The straw is attached to the container wall, to the cap for sealing the first opening, or to the fastening strip for sealing the second opening. | 10-29-2015 |
20150314914 | COLLAPSIBLE FOOD CONTAINER - The present specification discloses a collapsible food container. The container includes a wall portion with an outer surface having a substantially smooth shape. The wall portion is configured to bend from raised position to a collapsed position, with the food container being used to retain food in the raised position and being collapsed for storage in the collapsed position. | 11-05-2015 |
20150353223 | SWINGING GATE CONTAINERS - A collapsible container having thick corrugated outer walls with two generally U-shaped inserts provided within the corrugated walls. The inserts are reversed and offset from one another with one panel of each insert being secured to an interior panel of the collapsible container. Having two of the three panels of each insert unsecured to the interior panels allows the collapsible container to be more easily collapsed for storage and transport. | 12-10-2015 |