http://www.freshpatents.com/Receptacles-dtnewntc220.php USPTO Class 220 - Receptacles en-us Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:03:23 -0800 1000 Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 141 31 http://www.freshpatents.com/index.php?rss=true http://www.freshpatents.com/images/freshpatentsnav_rss.gif http://www.freshpatents.com/Shot-glass-with-releasing-element-dt20081211ptan20080302788.php Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:03:23 -0800 A shot glass with a releasing element is described. The apparatus in a first embodiment comprises a cup section comprising a base comprising a top surface, a bottom surface, and an edge, and a wall extending from the base at a first end of the wall, the top surface of... http://www.freshpatents.com/Reconfigurable-container-and-methods-of-fabrication-and-use-thereof-dt20081211ptan20080302789.php Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:03:23 -0800 Reconfigurable containers which may adopt two stable configurations are described. In the first configuration, the container is suitable for the storing and transport of goods. When in a second, collapsed configuration, the container occupies a lesser volume than the first configuration and thus requires less shipping space. This is accomplished... http://www.freshpatents.com/Foldable-box-structure-dt20081211ptan20080302790.php Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:03:23 -0800 A foldable box structure comprises two main bodies and at least four actuation bodies. Each of the main bodies has a first lateral and a second lateral. Each of the actuation bodies has a first pivotal edge and a second pivotal edge. The first pivotal edges of the actuation bodies... http://www.freshpatents.com/Collapsible-container-dt20081211ptan20080302791.php Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:03:23 -0800 A collapsible container with latches provides a more consistent knockdown force in more situations. At least one of the engaging surfaces of the latch is curved outwardly toward the other engaging surface. This provides substantially tangential contact between the surfaces, even when the wall is deformed slightly by the knockdown... http://www.freshpatents.com/Decorative-container-dt20081211ptan20080302792.php Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:03:23 -0800 The container of the present invention provides a container with a décor-displaying exterior. The container comprises a transparent exterior portion, a waterproof interior liner portion, and a connection portion. The invention may additionally include a base portion. A number of sizes, shapes, and materials may be used in the construction... http://www.freshpatents.com/Drinking-container-vent-system-and-method-dt20081211ptan20080302793.php Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:03:23 -0800 The present invention relates to a drinking apparatus including a vent system that removably connects to a drinking container. The vent system is used to form a variety of leak free and essentially vacuum-free drinking containers. The vent system, includes a closure member and a valve, and may be used... http://www.freshpatents.com/Security-closure-for-a-container-dt20081211ptan20080302794.php Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:03:23 -0800 The present invention is a security closure for enclosing an opening of a container includes a security lid having openings for lock tabs on the container. The lock tabs mate with openings on the combination lid by inserting and rotating the container. Lock dials are used to maintain the security... http://www.freshpatents.com/Drinking-cup-attachable-to-a-beverage-container-dt20081211ptan20080302795.php Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:03:23 -0800 A drinking cup that is selectably attachable to a beverage container. A generally annular body of the drinking cup has a sidewall, an open end and an opposing closed end. A recessed connector portion is formed in the closed end, the connector portion being sized and shaped to detachably couple... http://www.freshpatents.com/Apparatus-and-method-for-closing-or-opening-an-opening-especially-a-bottom-opening-of-a-material-hopper-for-a-blast-furnace-and-blast-furnace-having-such-an-apparatus-dt20081211ptan20080302796.php Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:03:23 -0800 An apparatus is provided for closing or opening an opening, especially a bottom opening of a material hopper arranged above the mouth of a blast furnace having a drivable flap plate, which is movable into an open position leaving the opening clear and into a closed position blocking off the... http://www.freshpatents.com/Container-dt20081211ptan20080302797.php Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:03:23 -0800 Containers and methods of making them are disclosed. The containers comprise a closure system comprising a fixed element and a removable closure element. The containers may be constructed to improve sanitary conditions of the dispensing portion and allow for easier opening with the ability to be reclosed, over a conventional... http://www.freshpatents.com/Single-tab-lid-dt20081211ptan20080302798.php Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:03:23 -0800 A packaging system includes a container and an unopened lid. The unopened lid includes a central planar region and a lid rim. The lid rim has a lid rim inner wall, a lid rim outer wall, a lid flange and a first tab. The first tab extends in a plane... http://www.freshpatents.com/Metal-container-with-screw-top-closure-and-method-of-making-the-same-dt20081211ptan20080302799.php Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:03:23 -0800 A food or drink container kit includes a metal container including a round threaded neck having at least one integrally formed thread. The kit also includes a metal press-on, twist-off closure comprising a round skirt including a gasket material located on at least a portion of the interior of the... http://www.freshpatents.com/Plastic-portable-heat-insulation-cup-dt20081211ptan20080302800.php Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:03:23 -0800 An plastic portable heat insulation cup, comprising: a) an external cup made of plastic material by means of an injection molding process, a first lip rim being formed by turning the rim portion of the external cup inside out, an annular groove with the external wall protruding outward being integrally... http://www.freshpatents.com/Apparatus-and-system-for-waste-management-dt20081211ptan20080302801.php Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:03:23 -0800 A waste management system comprising a trash receptacle, a pouch fixed to a surface of the trash receptacle and including a clasp means, and a cartridge with an arrangement of retainer slots. The retainer slots are positioned to correspond with the clasp means when the cartridge is inserted into the... http://www.freshpatents.com/Methods-and-apparatus-for-providing-edible-substances-with-a-beverage-dt20081211ptan20080302802.php Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:03:23 -0800 The present technology relates to apparatus and methods having a plurality for chambers for storing edible substances. More particularly, the present technology relates to container caps, storage units, kits, and methods for sealing and isolating a plurality of edible substances. Certain embodiments present storage units comprising a plurality of sealed... http://www.freshpatents.com/Fluid-dispensing-system-dt20081211ptan20080302803.php Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:03:23 -0800 A fluid dispensing system that provides storage means for at least one additional concentrate containing cartridge, the cartridge to be received by an open end of a fluid container and disposed on the outer surface thereof. The fluid dispensing system includes a fluid container, a fluid dispensing means, and a... http://www.freshpatents.com/Storage-tank-for-cryogenic-liquids-dt20081211ptan20080302804.php Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:03:23 -0800 A new procedure for constructing cryogenic storage tanks involves erecting a freestanding metal liner. The liner is sized and configured to withstand the hydraulic forces the concrete wall of the tank being poured without the need for temporary stiffeners on the inside surface of lower portions of the liner. Lateral... http://www.freshpatents.com/Fuel-tank-for-work-vehicle-dt20081211ptan20080302805.php Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:03:23 -0800 A work vehicle has a plurality of wheels including a first wheel and a fuel tank disposed upwardly of the first wheel. The fuel tank includes a first portion which is located higher than the highest point of the first wheel in a side view and which also is overlapped... http://www.freshpatents.com/Pot-dt20081211ptan20080302806.php Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:03:23 -0800 A pot comprises a pot body having at least one handle and a pot lid having a lifting handle for covering the pot body. The pot lid is connected with the lifting handle by the lower end of a fixed portion of the lifting handle. The lifting handle is provided... http://www.freshpatents.com/Container-with-recessed-removable-venting-tab-dt20081211ptan20080302807.php Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:03:23 -0800 A container that includes a hollow body having at least a first exterior wall and a recess defined in the first exterior wall A tab is formed integrally with the exterior wall and located in the recess. The tab does not extend substantially beyond the recess. Removal of the tab... http://www.freshpatents.com/Biodegradable-packaging-system-dt20081211ptan20080302808.php Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:03:23 -0800 Disclosed herein is a biodegradable container designed for holding produce items. Specifically exemplified is a biodegradable container that includes a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion has an image of produce provided thereon. The bottom portion has an image of a basket provided thereon. The top portion... http://www.freshpatents.com/Waterproof-storage-unit-dt20081211ptan20080302809.php Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:03:23 -0800 A storage unit which is substantially water proof is provided. The storage unit may comprise a shell having lower edges which mate into a groove formed in a top surface of a base to provide a substantially waterproof barrier therebetween. The junction between the lower edge of the side walls...