Top 100 US Patents in Packing Materials
section b - performing operations; transporting > conveying; packing; storing; handling thin or filamentary material > containers for storage or transport of articles or materials, e.g. bags, barrels, bottles, boxes, cans, cartons, crates, drums, jars, tanks, hoppers, forwarding containers; accessories, closures, or fittings therefor; packaging elements; packages
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US4955499 (A), filed
Mon Nov 21 00:00:00 CST 1988
, published
Tue Sep 11 00:00:00 CDT 1990
- FIBERLITE
A device and method for restoring or changing the external appearance of a receptacle, and preferably a planter box refuse container of the like, is disclosed. The device for updating these receptacles is made up of a plurality of joinable substantially rigid...
US5379907 (A), filed
Wed Mar 03 00:00:00 CST 1993
, published
Tue Jan 10 00:00:00 CST 1995
- STERLING WINTHROP INC
In accordance with this invention, there is provided an elastomeric stopper for a medication container, the stopper being adapted to be pierced by a hypodermic needle or used in conjunction with standard luer nozzle fittings. In a preferred embodiment the...
US4573203 (A), filed
Mon Jun 14 00:00:00 CDT 1982
, published
Tue Feb 25 00:00:00 CST 1986
- PARAMOUNT PACKAGING CORP
A reusable plastic bag with a loop handle is disclosed for packaging goods in a sealed manner with perforations being provided to facilitate access to the goods without interfering with the reusability of the bag. The bag is made from a laminate of opaque...
US4573203 (B1), filed
Mon Jun 14 00:00:00 CDT 1982
, published
Tue Apr 18 00:00:00 CDT 1989
US4782951 (A), filed
Thu Mar 20 00:00:00 CST 1986
, published
Tue Nov 08 00:00:00 CST 1988
- MAYER OSKAR FOODS
A reclosable package comprising interlocking closure strips positioned outside of a hermetic seal or seal area and the method for producing same. The hermetic seal is of the easy-open or peelaway type so as to not destroy the integrity of the package or...
US5417325 (A), filed
Fri Jun 17 00:00:00 CDT 1994
, published
Tue May 23 00:00:00 CDT 1995
One or both ends of the connector bar is extended outwardly beyond the main section of the bar to which the attachments are mounted. The extended end provides access to the clip from the exterior of the attacher housing, permitting the clip to be manually...
US5315739 (A), filed
Wed Apr 07 00:00:00 CDT 1993
, published
Tue May 31 00:00:00 CDT 1994
- HERMAN PEARL BUTTON CO INC
Snap-type action securing elements are formed respectively on ornamentation bases and caps so that a number of different ornamentation caps can be disposed for co-action with a single base to fabricate a number of different ornamentation assemblies. The items...
US5975340 (A), filed
Wed Dec 17 00:00:00 CST 1997
, published
Tue Nov 02 00:00:00 CST 1999
- POPSTRAW CO LLC
A straw assembly disposed within a beverage container and adapted for use with various positioning mechanisms is disclosed. The straw assembly includes a plurality of structural features formed therein for appropriately locating the positioning mechanism....
US5842790 (A), filed
Wed Mar 05 00:00:00 CST 1997
, published
Tue Dec 01 00:00:00 CST 1998
A pack comprises a horizontal base and vertical side walls formed from a blank. The side walls are joined to each other in planes perpendicular to the base and form stiffening ribs. The side walls are seamlessly joined to the base and the base is seamless. The...
US7240857 (B1), filed
Sat Apr 09 00:00:00 CDT 2005
, published
Tue Jul 10 00:00:00 CDT 2007
- HOMAX PRODUCTS INC
An actuator assembly for an aerosol system that dispenses texture material. The actuator assembly comprises an actuator member and an outlet structure. The actuator member comprises a valve stem that defines a first portion of a fluid path. The outlet...
US5306512 (A), filed
Sun Jul 24 00:00:00 CDT 1988
, published
Tue Apr 26 00:00:00 CDT 1994
- BAGCRAFT CORP
In a popcorn package for microwave popping, the subsequent popping of popcorn by microwave energy is enhanced by the use of a layer of metallized ink printed on the bag of a popcorn package. The metallized ink contains powdered aluminum and is of a commercial...
US5023134 (A), filed
Thu Sep 07 00:00:00 CDT 1989
, published
Tue Jun 11 00:00:00 CDT 1991
- JAMES RIVER CORP
A wrapping material comprising a paper-based substrate and a coating comprising a polypropylene-based wax having a molecular weight between approximately 1000 to 3000 provided on the substrate for heating and storage of articles of consumption.
US6158611 (A), filed
Tue Jun 22 00:00:00 CDT 1999
, published
Tue Dec 12 00:00:00 CST 2000
- POPSTRAW CO LLC
A straw assembly disposed within a beverage container and adapted for use with various positioning mechanisms is disclosed. The straw assembly includes a plurality of structural features formed therein for appropriately locating the positioning mechanism....
US4836416 (A), filed
Wed Aug 05 00:00:00 CDT 1987
, published
Tue Jun 06 00:00:00 CDT 1989
- ARAN ARIZOT NACHSHON
US4220254 (A), filed
Fri Nov 24 00:00:00 CST 1978
, published
Tue Sep 02 00:00:00 CDT 1980
- MORTON CLIFTON G
A container, of which the body is downwardly tapered to interfit with others for storage or transport, has an outwardly extending circumferential top bead. A separate top ring is formed with an outer inverted annular channel for engagement on the top part and...
US5049019 (A), filed
Thu Sep 15 00:00:00 CDT 1988
, published
Tue Sep 17 00:00:00 CDT 1991
- CMB FOODCAN PLC
US5255417 (A), filed
Fri Feb 28 00:00:00 CST 1992
, published
Tue Oct 26 00:00:00 CDT 1993
- HERMAN PEARL BUTTON CO INC
Rib and groove snap-type action securing elements are formed respectively on ornamentation bases and caps so that a number of different ornamentation caps can be disposed for co-action with a single base to fabricate a number of different ornamentation...
US7049359 (B2), filed
Tue Oct 30 00:00:00 CST 2001
, published
Tue May 23 00:00:00 CDT 2006
- CONSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC
The present invention provides a wall for a package, which wall comprises, or includes a layer comprising, a composition comprising a polymer and capable of scavenging oxygen through the metal-catalysed oxidation of an oxidizable organic component thereof. The...
US6802813 (B2), filed
Fri May 23 00:00:00 CDT 2003
, published
Tue Oct 12 00:00:00 CDT 2004
Methods, systems and devices are provided for monitoring and quantifying the movement of fluid in a target region. Generally, an imaging agent is introduced into a target region through fluid flow. The imaging agent in the target region is then disrupted using...
US4343408 (A), filed
Mon Apr 21 00:00:00 CST 1980
, published
Tue Aug 10 00:00:00 CDT 1982
- GEN KAP PR CORP
Tamper-evident closures which are useful in conjunction with various bottles and containers are disclosed. The closures are intended to be used in connection with containers having threaded necks above an annular collar, and they comprise one-piece closures...
US5954200 (A), filed
Wed Jan 28 00:00:00 CST 1998
, published
Tue Sep 21 00:00:00 CDT 1999
A vehicle protective enclosure comprises a flexible plastic envelope having a side portion containing a sealable side opening. The sealable side opening is sized to permit total entry of a vehicle into the envelope. The invention includes a device for...
US4216050 (A), filed
Wed Jun 21 00:00:00 CDT 1978
, published
Tue Aug 05 00:00:00 CDT 1980
- MINNESOTA MINING MFG
A platen including an annular surface adapted to heat seal a piece of film to the lip of a cup, and a central projection which is hotter than the annular surface to cause greater shrinkage in a central portion than in the surrounding portion of the sealed...
US4969581 (A), filed
Tue Aug 08 00:00:00 CDT 1989
, published
Tue Nov 13 00:00:00 CST 1990
- PROCTER GAMBLE
An unequivocal bottom delivery package with a self sealing valve for storing and dispensing a fluid material. The package has a shipping configuration in which a shipping cap is located over the self sealing valve to provide leakage resistance during shipment....
US5617703 (A), filed
Fri Jun 02 00:00:00 CDT 1995
, published
Tue Apr 08 00:00:00 CDT 1997
- SOUTHPAC TRUST INT INC
A plant packaging system comprising a combination of a protective sleeve portion and a decorative cover portion having a base and skirt for packaging a potted plant. The protective sleeve can be detached from the decorative portion of the package system once...
US4553010 (A), filed
Tue Jul 05 00:00:00 CDT 1983
, published
Tue Nov 12 00:00:00 CST 1985
- JAMES RIVER NORWALK INC
A container (2) for heating popcorn or other types of particulate food items in a microwave oven formed from a single blank having a bottom panel (4) coated with a microwave interactive material (26) adding heat to particulate food items such as popcorn...
US5147994 (A), filed
Wed Jan 10 00:00:00 CST 1990
, published
Tue Sep 15 00:00:00 CDT 1992
- PATENTSMITH CORP
US4859351 (A), filed
Mon Jun 01 00:00:00 CDT 1987
, published
Tue Aug 22 00:00:00 CDT 1989
- HENKEL CORP
US5394988 (A), filed
Mon Dec 20 00:00:00 CST 1993
, published
Tue Mar 07 00:00:00 CST 1995
- JOHNSON JOHNSON VISION PROD
An ophthalmic lens pallet having wells for receiving one or more lens containers at the receiving point achieves the requisite uniformity of motion in the direction of motion, and stability when transporting the lens in the orthogonal, non-translating...
US5625979 (A), filed
Tue May 03 00:00:00 CDT 1994
, published
Tue May 06 00:00:00 CDT 1997
- SOUTHPAC TRUST INT INC
A plant packaging system comprising a combination of a protective sleeve portion and a decorative cover portion having a base and skirt for packaging a potted plant. The protective sleeve can be detached from the decorative portion of the package system once...
US5284269 (A), filed
Mon Jun 28 00:00:00 CDT 1993
, published
Tue Feb 08 00:00:00 CST 1994
- MULKEY JOHN R
The space saving double seal uses a lower shoe, an upper shoe and a pair of vapor barriers joining them to a conventional outer rim plate on a floating roof. The secondary vapor barrier extends from the outer rim plate to the top of the upper shoe. A pair of...
US4660720 (A), filed
Fri Apr 11 00:00:00 CST 1986
, published
Tue Apr 28 00:00:00 CDT 1987
- ANCHOR HOCKING CORP
A package is described which includes individual paperboard packages folded from blanks and which contain and display articles such as glass tumblers or goblets. The individual packages are assembled in sleeves also folded from paperboard blanks which...
US5067821 (A), filed
Fri Apr 27 00:00:00 CDT 1990
, published
Tue Nov 26 00:00:00 CST 1991
- YOUNG J WINSLOW
This invention is a disposable bag having a foldable funnel mounted in the throat of the bag. The bag has a convergent, upwardly tapered neck toward the mouth of the bag. The mouth and a portion of the neck are inverted inside the bag where it forms a reflux...
US5199587 (A), filed
Thu Jun 04 00:00:00 CDT 1992
, published
Tue Apr 06 00:00:00 CDT 1993
- YOSHINO KOGYOSHO CO LTD
A blow-molded bottle-shaped container of biaxially oriented synthetic resin integrally molded with a neck at the top of a cylindrical body thereof, comprising a pair of recesses depressed inwardly on the cylindrical wall thereof at both sides of the cylindrica...
US6347481 (B1), filed
Fri Oct 13 00:00:00 CDT 2000
, published
Tue Feb 19 00:00:00 CST 2002
- SOUTHPAC TRUST INT INC
A plant packaging system comprising a combination of a protective sleeve portion and a decorative cover portion having a base and skirt for packaging a potted plant. The protective sleeve can be detached from the decorative portion of the package system once...
US4641005 (A), filed
Tue Jan 21 00:00:00 CST 1986
, published
Tue Feb 03 00:00:00 CST 1987
- JAMES RIVER CORP
A disposable food receptacle for use in microwave cooking is disclosed which includes a provision to brown the exterior of the food in the receptacle. A thin layer of an electrically conductive material, such as an elemental metal is incorporated into the...
US5310109 (A), filed
Mon May 04 00:00:00 CDT 1992
, published
Tue May 10 00:00:00 CDT 1994
- PRIME CYNTHIA J
A novel decorated simulated vehicle is disclosed that is formed with a cavity adapted snugly to receive a container or other novelty item. The container held within the cavity is also folded cardboard which is formed with a cavity adapted to receive an...
US5021515 (A), filed
Thu Mar 23 00:00:00 CST 1989
, published
Tue Jun 04 00:00:00 CDT 1991
- CMB FOODCAN PLC
US5787586 (A), filed
Wed Apr 10 00:00:00 CDT 1996
, published
Tue Aug 04 00:00:00 CDT 1998
- GILLETTE CO
A shaving system includes a replaceable shaving cartridge and a shaving razor handle. The replaceable shaving cartridge has a housing carrying blades, a guard, a cap, and a camming surface. The cartridge includes an interconnect member having a pivotal support...
US6269611 (B1), filed
Tue Jun 27 00:00:00 CDT 2000
, published
Tue Aug 07 00:00:00 CDT 2001
- SOUTHPAC TRUST INT INC
A decorative assembly for a floral grouping comprising a floral holding material and a sheet of material. The floral holding material is constructed of a material capable of receiving a portion of a floral grouping and supporting the floral grouping. The sheet...
US6651875 (B2), filed
Mon Nov 04 00:00:00 CST 2002
, published
Tue Nov 25 00:00:00 CST 2003
- MERRYLAND PRODUCTS INC
A foldable tote box is made of one-piece board of corrugated plastic. It comprises a rectangular bottom panel of two side edges and two end edges, a pair of side-wall panels, a pair of end wall panels, and two pairs of corner filler beam panels. Each side-wall...
US4863769 (A), filed
Fri Apr 24 00:00:00 CDT 1987
, published
Tue Sep 05 00:00:00 CDT 1989
- VISKASE CORP
Heat-shrinkable films suitable for packaging food articles such as frozen poultry, primal meat cuts, and processed meat products. In one embodiment, the film may be a biaxially stretched monolayer film of a very low density polyethylene copolymer. In another...
US5752908 (A), filed
Tue Jan 30 00:00:00 CST 1996
, published
Tue May 19 00:00:00 CDT 1998
- SUPER SACK MFG CORP
A process for the construction of a flexible bulk container including a glued bottom portion and/or a glued top portion. A sidewall blank having a hollow tubular configuration with an upper and lower portion suspended in the shape of the desired container and...
US6659312 (B1), filed
Tue Sep 10 00:00:00 CDT 2002
, published
Tue Dec 09 00:00:00 CST 2003
- HOMAX PRODUCTS INC
A nozzle assembly through which texture material is dispensed from an aerosol system to substantially match an existing texture pattern. The nozzle assembly comprises an actuator member, at least one outlet member, and an outlet structure. The actuator member...
US4413737 (A), filed
Mon Aug 24 00:00:00 CDT 1981
, published
Tue Nov 08 00:00:00 CST 1983
- BIGELOW SANFORD INC
A shipping container is provided comprising a pallet as the bottom thereof, an inverted identical pallet as the top thereof, and a peripheral sleeve forming load-bearing side walls mating with each pallet via a peripheral sleeve-receiving groove defined by a...
US5882118 (A), filed
Thu Apr 24 00:00:00 CDT 1997
, published
Tue Mar 16 00:00:00 CST 1999
Gusseted plastic bags and methods of making the same in either rolls or stack packs, each bag having at least one plastic promotional strip extending along a side edge of the bag and secured adjacent to top and bottom edges. The promotional strip may be...
US7234595 (B2), filed
Fri Mar 05 00:00:00 CST 2004
, published
Tue Jun 26 00:00:00 CDT 2007
- WANDA M WEDER AND WILLIAM F ST
The present invention relates to apparatuses and methods for providing decorative covers, decorative collars and decorative cover collar combinations for covering a flower pot. The methods and apparatuses are formed from a variety of configurations of heat...
US6059105 (A), filed
Wed Jun 05 00:00:00 CDT 1996
, published
Tue May 09 00:00:00 CDT 2000
A motor vehicle flood protection apparatus and method includes a lower plastic container or cover member having a rectangular bottom panel and integrally joined end, and side panels that have lateral edges joined to form a leak proof vehicle container or bag....
US4625899 (A), filed
Thu Feb 07 00:00:00 CST 1985
, published
Tue Dec 02 00:00:00 CST 1986
- STULL GENE
A hand-held dispenser for a flowable product, including a container having a neck portion at its top, and a cap body having a discharge opening and a base portion cooperable with the neck portion of the container to mount the cap body thereon. The base and...
US4713839 (A), filed
Tue Jan 21 00:00:00 CST 1986
, published
Tue Dec 15 00:00:00 CST 1987
- PARAMOUNT PACKAGING CORP
A resealable reusable flexible plastic bag with a loop handle is disclosed for packaging heavy loads, for example large quantities of granular goods such as dog foods, in a sealed manner. The bag comprises flexible outer panels connected by a flexible gusset,...
US4606457 (A), filed
Thu May 30 00:00:00 CDT 1985
, published
Tue Aug 19 00:00:00 CDT 1986
- ANCHOR HOCKING CORP
A package is described which includes individual paperboard packages folded from blanks and which contain and display articles such as glass tumblers or goblets. The individual packages are assembled in sleeves also folded from paperboard blanks which...
US6372318 (B1), filed
Fri Oct 30 00:00:00 CST 1998
, published
Tue Apr 16 00:00:00 CDT 2002
- CONTINENTAL PET TECHNOLOGIES
A method of making a polyester container having an enhanced level of crystallinity in the sidewall while maintaining a low level of crystallinity in a thickened base portion. The container is particularly useful as a refillable container which can withstand...
US6250517 (B1), filed
Mon Aug 16 00:00:00 CDT 1999
, published
Tue Jun 26 00:00:00 CDT 2001
- GATEWAY PLASTICS INC
A food products container is disclosed having a cover with two integrally formed flaps for covering a plurality of cover openings, in particular a spooning opening and shaker openings. Skirts extending downward from the flaps engage their respective openings...
US4627536 (A), filed
Mon Aug 26 00:00:00 CDT 1985
, published
Tue Dec 09 00:00:00 CST 1986
- ANCHOR HOCKING CORP
A package is described which includes individual paperboard packages folded from blanks and which contain and display articles such as glass tumblers or goblets. The individual packages are assembled in sleeves also folded from paperboard blanks which...
US7040829 (B2), filed
Mon Feb 02 00:00:00 CST 2004
, published
Tue May 09 00:00:00 CDT 2006
- LIN CHAO-JEN
A paper dispenser includes a reel tube having a lateral opening and a cavity, a central shaft disposed inside the cavity, a set of spring for shaft with one end inserted and fixed on the central shaft while the other end is connected with the beginning end of...
US5414910 (A), filed
Thu Sep 30 00:00:00 CDT 1993
, published
Tue May 16 00:00:00 CDT 1995
- BERMAN PEARL BUTTON COMPANY IN
Ornamental assemblies are formed by snap-type action securing elements formed respectively on ornamental bases and caps so that a number of different caps can be attached to a single base to fabricate a number of different assemblies. The assembly has a hollow...
US5067822 (A), filed
Mon Apr 24 00:00:00 CDT 1989
, published
Tue Nov 26 00:00:00 CST 1991
- REYNOLDS CONSUMER PROD
US5526551 (A), filed
Mon Sep 19 00:00:00 CDT 1994
, published
Tue Jun 18 00:00:00 CDT 1996
- HERMAN PEARL BUTTON CO INC
Ornamental assemblies are formed by a snap-type action interconnector formed respectively on bases and ornamental caps so that a number of different caps can be removably attached to a base to produce a composite assembly. The assembly has a decorative cap...
US6279783 (B1), filed
Tue Jul 01 00:00:00 CDT 1997
, published
Tue Aug 28 00:00:00 CDT 2001
- SEAQUIST CLOSURES
A dispensing package is provided for fluid products such as liquid soaps, shampoos and conditioners, household detergents, cleaners, polishes, moisturizing creams, and the like, and includes a container with a self-sealing dispensing valve mounted therein. The...
US6107920 (A), filed
Tue Jun 09 00:00:00 CDT 1998
, published
Tue Aug 22 00:00:00 CDT 2000
- MOTOROLA INC
A radio frequency identification tag (14) utilizes an antenna (22) formed in association with, and thus integral to, an article, package, package container, label and/or identification badge (10). In a preferred embodiment, a radio frequency identification tag...
US4589145 (A), filed
Mon Oct 31 00:00:00 CST 1983
, published
Tue May 13 00:00:00 CDT 1986
- SIGNODE CORP
A method of and apparatus for packaging a blocky product such as cheese, into a wrapped envelope package, with material especially adapted for said packaging and wherein a bottom face of the product article is engaged on a panel area of the wrapper sheet which...
US5005707 (A), filed
Wed Feb 22 00:00:00 CST 1989
, published
Tue Apr 09 00:00:00 CDT 1991
- MAYER OSKAR FOODS
A reclosable package comprising interlocking closure strips positioned outside of a hermetic seal or seal area and the method for producing same. The hermetic seal is of the easy-open or peelaway type so as to not destroy the integrity of the package or...
US7100788 (B2), filed
Wed Dec 12 00:00:00 CST 2001
, published
Tue Sep 05 00:00:00 CDT 2006
- SAMBRAILO PACKAGING INC
Method for improved packing and cooling of produce. According to the present invention, baskets for the packing of fruit are provided with ventilation channels disposed upon a lower surface of the basket. Vent apertures communicate between the ventilation...
US4735513 (A), filed
Mon Jun 03 00:00:00 CDT 1985
, published
Tue Apr 05 00:00:00 CDT 1988
- GOLDEN VALLEY MICROWAVE FOODS
A flexible sheet structure is described which comprises a base sheet having a microwave coupling layer, e.g. electrodeposited aluminum as an island covering a selected area of the sheet. The uncoated portions will not be heated and will not be damaged by...
US5337680 (A), filed
Wed Sep 15 00:00:00 CDT 1993
, published
Tue Aug 16 00:00:00 CDT 1994
- WEYERHAEUSER CO
A fiberboard pallet comprises a deck of multi-wall corrugated fiberboard having a lower surface to which three, four or more elongated legs are permanently attached, for example, by gluing. Each leg is formed of a die cut blank having a series of five panels...
US5815898 (A), filed
Thu Jun 20 00:00:00 CDT 1996
, published
Tue Oct 06 00:00:00 CDT 1998
- CHESAPEAKE PACKAGING COMPANY
A casket comprises an outer structure, a tray and an insert. The tray is formed of corrugated fiberboard having a corrugation extending in a first direction, while the insert is formed of corrugated fiberboard having a corrugation extending in a second...
US4239115 (A), filed
Mon Oct 17 00:00:00 CDT 1977
, published
Tue Dec 16 00:00:00 CST 1980
- RENDOLL PAPER CORP
A carton for packaging semi-fluid material, such as ice cream, and the like, is formed from specially constructed integral carton blank and a special process for assembling the same. The carton blank has a front panel, a bottom panel, a rear panel, a cover...
US5072841 (A), filed
Wed Sep 05 00:00:00 CDT 1990
, published
Tue Dec 17 00:00:00 CST 1991
- NORDERNEY INVESTMENTS LTD
PCT No. PCT/GB87/00102 Sec. 371 Date Dec. 7, 1987 Sec. 102(e) Date Dec. 7, 1987 PCT Filed Feb. 12, 1987 PCT Pub. No. WO87/04974 PCT Pub. Date Aug. 27, 1987.A container of blow-moulded oriented thermoplastic material includes a base structure comprising a...
US4312446 (A), filed
Thu Dec 20 00:00:00 CST 1979
, published
Tue Jan 26 00:00:00 CST 1982
- C W ZUMBIEL COMPANY
A basket carrier with plural cells in a single row, the carrier including a novel handle panel structure and a novel automatic floor structure. The novel handle panel structure incorporates a panel system by which a handle panel is positioned in a plane normal...
US5141106 (A), filed
Tue Oct 08 00:00:00 CDT 1991
, published
Tue Aug 25 00:00:00 CDT 1992
- PHILIP MORRIS INC
A dual cigarette carton is formed from two identical single cartons. The two cartons are connected together with adhesive bearing carrier means such that the two cartons remain securely connected when in the dual configuration and can hence be processed for...
US5033868 (A), filed
Fri Oct 13 00:00:00 CDT 1989
, published
Tue Jul 23 00:00:00 CDT 1991
- PARAMOUNT PACKAGING CORP
A reusable flexible plastic bag is provided with a handle which serves to carry the bag and to reseal it. The bag is manufactured from two webs: a web from which the bag panels are formed and a web from which a loop handle is formed. The top end of the bag is...
US6860085 (B2), filed
Wed Oct 08 00:00:00 CDT 2003
, published
Tue Mar 01 00:00:00 CST 2005
- FAMILY TRUST U T A 12 8 1995
A band applicator for applying a band about a sheet of material disposed about a pot to provide a decorative cover for the pot. The band applicator includes a pot frame having a pot opening and a band holder configured to releasably hold a plurality of bands....
US5447273 (A), filed
Tue Nov 15 00:00:00 CST 1994
, published
Tue Sep 05 00:00:00 CDT 1995
- LEBLANC ROBERT J
A pneumatic timed spray dispenser for automatically dispensing a quantity of the contents of a pressurized reservoir to the atmosphere at predetermined intervals, containing a timing piston structure utilizing the pressure in the reservoir to permit discharge...
US7468043 (B2), filed
Tue Apr 05 00:00:00 CDT 2005
, published
Tue Dec 23 00:00:00 CST 2008
- NEOMATRIX LLC
Disclosed is a method and apparatus for accomplishing a noninvasive screen for breast disease markers, including breast cancer markers and cytologically abnormal cells. Intraductal fluid is noninvasively aspirated using compression, heating and suction cycles....
US4971233 (A), filed
Mon Apr 09 00:00:00 CDT 1990
, published
Tue Nov 20 00:00:00 CST 1990
- KEENAN ROBERT
A sterile glove donning system in which a tab, or string is intertwined with the rolled up cuff of the surgical glove to be donned. As the glove is removed from the package and the package is pulled generally in the direction of unrolling, and the tab or...
US4846077 (A), filed
Tue Jul 31 00:00:00 CDT 1984
, published
Tue Jul 11 00:00:00 CDT 1989
- MOBIL OIL CORP
Fork lift truck pallet having a load deck of a plastic stretch wrap film wrapped with tension about a pallet frame.
US5960978 (A), filed
Mon Sep 29 00:00:00 CDT 1997
, published
Tue Oct 05 00:00:00 CDT 1999
- CHESAPEAKE PACKAGING COMPANY
A casket comprises an outer structure, a tray and an insert. The tray is formed of corrugated fiberboard having a corrugation extending in a first direction, while the insert is formed of corrugated fiberboard having a corrugation extending in a second...
US5037623 (A), filed
Mon Mar 07 00:00:00 CST 1988
, published
Tue Aug 06 00:00:00 CDT 1991
- STERIS CORP
A tubing system (18) connects a source (10) of tap water with a container (20) holding an item to be sterilized. Powdered buffers, detergents, and corrosion inhibitors are deposited in a well (34) along with an ampule (46) containing a sterilant, such as...
US7398897 (B1), filed
Wed May 28 00:00:00 CDT 2003
, published
Tue Jul 15 00:00:00 CDT 2008
- WALKER TONY
An apparatus for both holding a tube of toothpaste and squeezing out a volume of toothpaste onto a toothbrush is disclosed. The apparatus would have an associated roller which would allow a user to squeeze out a small volume of toothpaste each time that it...
US4239726 (A), filed
Mon Apr 17 00:00:00 CST 1978
, published
Tue Dec 16 00:00:00 CST 1980
- AUTOMATIC LIQUID PACKAGING
A unitary, hermetically-sealed dispensing container, having plural removable closures and suitable for containing and dispensing sterile solutions, is provided. The removable closures are unitary with the container. The dispensing container comprises a sealed,...
US6808791 (B2), filed
Thu Jun 21 00:00:00 CDT 2001
, published
Tue Oct 26 00:00:00 CDT 2004
- PROCTER GAMBLE
A laminate web and several uses of the laminate web are disclosed. The laminate web comprises a first web, a second web joined to the first web at a plurality of discrete bond sites; and a third material disposed between at least a portion of the first and...
US5027968 (A), filed
Wed Oct 31 00:00:00 CST 1990
, published
Tue Jul 02 00:00:00 CDT 1991
- TIMSON WILLIAM J
A container is provided with a top to which is secured at least one strip. The strip or strips are provided with a prestress bias so that when the top is severed from the container, the strip or strips are lifted away from the top so that the strip can be...
US5407685 (A), filed
Tue May 18 00:00:00 CDT 1993
, published
Tue Apr 18 00:00:00 CDT 1995
- STERIS CORP
A film for releasing at least one of an anti-microbial agent, oxygen, and a medicament includes a flexible, porous layer (18) such as a woven, non-woven, or knitted cloth or a layer of open cell foam. A first dry reagent (12) and a second dry reagent (14)...
US4125632 (A), filed
Mon Aug 15 00:00:00 CDT 1977
, published
Tue Nov 14 00:00:00 CST 1978
- AMERICAN CAN CO
A plastic body is provided for use in a container which is adapted to hold product under vacuum, without undesirable deformation of the container. The body has a curvilinear bulge at the base of its cylindrical sidewall, and the bulge is dimensioned and...
US4705708 (A), filed
Wed Feb 15 00:00:00 CST 1984
, published
Tue Nov 10 00:00:00 CST 1987
- AMERICAN CAN CO
A multi-layer laminate structure comprises a separate layer of scrap produced from the several thermoplastic resins used in making the laminate structure. In a preferred construction, the multi-layer laminate structure comprises an outer thermoplastic...
US5064121 (A), filed
Mon Jul 16 00:00:00 CDT 1990
, published
Tue Nov 12 00:00:00 CST 1991
- BOLDUC LEE R
A disperser having a transparent container for storing propellant and a first compound under pressure. A normally closed valve is mounted on top of the container to control the dispensing of the materials from the container. An ampule containing a second...
US6966467 (B2), filed
Fri Jan 17 00:00:00 CST 2003
, published
Tue Nov 22 00:00:00 CST 2005
- SMITHKLINEBEECHAM CORP
Valve for an aerosol container for dispensing a suspension of a substance in a liquid propellant contained therein. The valve comprises a valve body ( 1 ) having at least one orifice ( 16 ) to allow a quantity of the suspension to pass from the container into...
USRE37171 (E1), filed
Wed Jul 14 00:00:00 CDT 1993
, published
Tue May 08 00:00:00 CDT 2001
- CURWOOD INC
An easy open package adapted to be heat sealed closed and peelably reopened including a first package wall comprising an outer layer, an inner sealant layer and a tie layer disposed between and peelably bonded to either the inner layer or the outer layer and a...
US4678882 (A), filed
Fri Jan 03 00:00:00 CST 1986
, published
Tue Jul 07 00:00:00 CDT 1987
- JAMES RIVER NORWALK
A container (2) for heating popcorn or other types of particulate food items in a microwave oven formed from a single blank having a bottom panel (4) coated with a microwave interactive material (26) adding heat to particulate food items such as popcorn...
US4405546 (A), filed
Mon May 18 00:00:00 CDT 1981
, published
Tue Sep 20 00:00:00 CDT 1983
- PLM AB
An object is produced from a tubular blank (10,15,17) of thermoplastic material of polyester or polyamide, preferably of polyethylene terephthalate by reducing the thickness of amorphous material in one or several areas of the blank by means of one or several...
US5195829 (A), filed
Wed Jul 24 00:00:00 CDT 1991
, published
Tue Mar 23 00:00:00 CST 1993
- GOLDEN VALLEY MICROWAVE FOODS
A package is described comprising a bag with a pair of opposing face panels joined by longitudinally extending centrally projecting gussets. The bottom of the bag has a strong permanent seal containing a stiffening member or stay. The top has a rupturable seal...
US5570805 (A), filed
Mon Mar 20 00:00:00 CST 1995
, published
Tue Nov 05 00:00:00 CST 1996
- CLAWSON TANK COMPANY
An above ground storage container assembly comprises a steel tank for volatile liquid housed within a concrete vault. The walls of the vault are spaced from the tank to provide an air envelop around the tank. The air envelop is vented to prevent the tank from...
US5723085 (A), filed
Fri Oct 14 00:00:00 CDT 1994
, published
Tue Mar 03 00:00:00 CST 1998
- CAPITOL VIAL INC
A process and apparatus for forming a leak proof body and cap. The process including the steps of defining a mold cavity between a first mold part and a second mold part, injecting a molten material into the mold cavity thereby forming from the molten material...
US5862847 (A), filed
Mon Sep 29 00:00:00 CDT 1997
, published
Tue Jan 26 00:00:00 CST 1999
- CHESAPEAKE PACKAGING COMPANY
A casket comprises an outer structure, a tray and an insert. The tray is formed of corrugated fiberboard having a corrugation extending in a first direction, while the insert is formed of corrugated fiberboard having a corrugation extending in a second...
US4527690 (A), filed
Mon Nov 29 00:00:00 CST 1982
, published
Tue Jul 09 00:00:00 CDT 1985
- BASF AG
A protective container for tape cassettes (K) consists of a bottom part (I) and lid part (II), which are pivotable relative to one another, so as to effect closing and opening of the container. Means (3, 17) restrict the opening of the parts to an angle of...
US5819979 (A), filed
Thu May 15 00:00:00 CDT 1997
, published
Tue Oct 13 00:00:00 CDT 1998
- POPSTRAW CO LLC
A beverage container has a straw-dispensing mechanism that is disposed within the container to bring the straw into alignment with the orifice in the top of the container. When the orifice is opened, the straw elevates through the orifice to become accessible...
US4893452 (A), filed
Tue Nov 15 00:00:00 CST 1988
, published
Tue Jan 16 00:00:00 CST 1990
- CPC REXEL INC
A container is provided in the form of a cup-like container body with a round mouth closed by a lid which becomes removably replaceable upon tearing away of a circumferentially extending tear strip which initially surrounds the mouth rim of the container body...
US4707966 (A), filed
Wed Aug 26 00:00:00 CDT 1981
, published
Tue Nov 24 00:00:00 CST 1987
- AUTOMATIC LIQUID PACKAGING
Apparatus and method for molding, forming and filling a container having an insert at the container top are disclosed. According to the preferred form of the method and apparatus, a length of a hollow tube parison is extruded and then cut, molded, and filled...
US6467638 (B2), filed
Thu Dec 13 00:00:00 CST 2001
, published
Tue Oct 22 00:00:00 CDT 2002
A closure for receptacles such as bottles which includes an annular sealing member which is internally reinforced by a cylindrical core. The cylindrical core includes a helically or spirally shaped frangible structure along which the cylindrical core can be...
US4554190 (A), filed
Wed Apr 13 00:00:00 CST 1983
, published
Tue Nov 19 00:00:00 CST 1985
- AMERICAN CAN CO
Injection molded and injection blow molded multi-layer plastic articles, parisons and containers are provided, which, in preferred embodiments are substantially rigid and have at least three layers wherein a portion of the marginal end portion of their...
US4773572 (A), filed
Mon Jul 14 00:00:00 CDT 1986
, published
Tue Sep 27 00:00:00 CDT 1988
- STULL GENE
A hand-held dispenser for a flowable product, comprising a container having a neck portion at its top, and a cap body having a discharge opening and a base portion cooperable with the neck portion of the container to mount the cap body thereon. The said base...
