Special receptacle or package inventions

20090277807 - Used oil container: A used oil container comprising a sealable container body having a top, a bottom and sides, the top having a sloping configuration toward one or more openings through which the used oil can enter the container, a threaded shaft adapted to extend from the top of the container body in... Agent: Hedman & Costigan P.C.

20090277808 - Methods and apparatus for prepaid card packaging: Techniques for providing cost effective and tamper evident prepaid card packaging are described. By containing a relatively wide glued area by gluing two relatively tin side panels together, the resulting package is highly resistant to being slit open on an edge without the effort to open the package being highly... Agent: Priest & Goldstein PLLC

20090277809 - Package system for a powdery, granular, paste-like or liquid sterile product: Package system (2) for a powdery, granular, paste-like or liquid sterile product comprising a platic outer tray (4) and a plastic inner tray (6). The inner tray (6) is to be sealed with a first plastic cover to form a sterile receptacle for the sterile product. The outer tray (4)... Agent: Rissman Hendricks & Oliverio, LLP

20090277810 - High cleanliness article transport system: A semiconductor reticle transportation container includes a box and a base, the box having an opening and the base including a reticle support. The reticle is placed on the support and the box is placed on the base so that the reticle passes through the opening while being lifted off... Agent: Patton Boggs LLP

20090277811 - Inventory control and prescription dispensing system: A prescription dispensing system including a dispensing vault for storing for storing and dispensing prescriptions, with the vault further including RFID, bar code, and other means for verifying the content and internal location of pre-filled prescriptions; a customer interface that uses customer biometrics to ID a customer to ensure that... Agent: William H. Hollimon

20090277812 - Stackable drinking vessels and methods of use and manufacture thereof: A nesting, wide-bottom drinking vessel is disclosed that provides for convenient and efficient stacked storage thereof that is stable during use. The vessel may include one or more handles or other gripping structure operable to allow a user to conveniently grasp the vessel without interfering with nesting engagement during storage.... Agent: Kaplan Ward & Patel LLC

20090277813 - Ice barrels with stackable configuration: A stackable beverage container adapted to hold ice and beverages. The stackable beverage container includes a receptacle unit. The receptacle unit includes a continuous sidewall coupled to a bottom wall. The continuous sidewall and the bottom wall of the receptacle unit form a receptacle interior cavity. The receptacle interior cavity... Agent: Stetina Brunda Garred & Brucker

20090277814 - Securable earplug package: An earplug assembly 10 that includes an earplug system 20 that has an earplug 12, 12′ and a package portion 32 such as a deformable sheath 14 that individually surrounds at least the body 31 of the earplug 12, 12′. A securement portion 28 is joined to the packaging 32... Agent: 3m Innovative Properties Company

20090277815 - Personalized blister pack: A personalized blister pack (20) for the automated packaging of an individually defined product composition, particularly drugs, of a defined person, particularly a patient, for a defined time period comprises a plurality of receiving compartments (22), each closed by a film (25), for the products of the product composition, wherein... Agent: Marger Johnson & Mccollom, P.C.

20090277816 - Top flange protective cover for thin plate container and thin plate container provided therewith: A package of a thin plate container 1 is prevented from being broken when vacuum packed. A top flange protective cover for a thin plate container detachable to the top flange which is provided on the thin plate container so as to protrude outward therefrom includes: an outside surface having... Agent: Bacon & Thomas, PLLC

20090272658 - Box with a-frame product support: A container includes a housing having an open top and a lid attached to the housing. The lid includes a first panel having a first edge and a second edge, a second panel having a first edge and a second edge, and a third panel. The first edge of the... Agent: Target Brands Inc.

20090272659 - Cosmetic case: A cosmetic case is provided that includes a frame and a plurality of interleaved, vertically tiered compartments for the storage of cosmetics or other items. The compartments of the plurality are independent and can pivot laterally to an open position. The case is provided with a mirror which can occupy... Agent: Olson & Cepuritis, Ltd.

20090272660 - Pack for smoking articles: A pack for smoking articles such as cigarettes comprises front and rear panels, connected by opposite side panels, a bottom panel and a lid, wherein at least one of the panels includes a plurality of transverse rigidifying bands greater in thickness than a region between the bands. The bands may... Agent: Chadbourne & Parke LLP

20090272661 - Multi-functional box for notebook computer: A multi-functional box for a notebook computer comprises a first cover and a second cover which are pivotally connected as a combining structure; at least one receiving groove formed in a top inner side of each of the first cover and second cover; each receiving groove being covered by a... Agent: Jan-ban Liu

20090272662 - Protective device, and assembly of the protective device and a notebook computer: A protective device is used to contain a notebook computer, and includes a first cover body, a second cover body, a closure component, and a circuit board. The second cover body is coupled to the first cover body, and cooperates with the first cover body to define a containing space... Agent: Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

20090272663 - Packaging for specialty shingle: A package of specialty shingles is provided, preferably for containing hip, ridge or rake shingles, with support in the bottom of the package for the shingles that is complementary to the lower ends of nested, stacked shingles in the package. Shaped constraining devices are provided, for retaining the shape of... Agent: Paul And Paul

20090272664 - Universal blister package: A universal blister package for the distribution of medical instruments includes a tray having a resilient film and a retainer having a resilient film. The tray and the retainer are shaped and dimensioned for selective engagement in a manner creating a storage space between the film of the tray and... Agent: Welsh & Flaxman LLC

20090272665 - Container with integrated components: A container comprising, a body portion comprising a plastic material including, an inner cavity operative to store a sheet product, an outer surface having a storage portion partially defined by a shape of a tool operative to retain the tool.... Agent: Georgia-pacific LLC

20090272666 - Tank tote: Embodiments provide a tank tote including a base, a tank floor defined by the base, the tank floor being suitable to support a plurality of tanks, and a frame joined to the base, the frame including a plurality of sides extending up from the base, the plurality of sides including... Agent: Moore Landrey

20090272667 - Suspension packaging assembly: A packaging assembly includes a frame member and a retention member which is not permanently affixed to the frame member. The frame member can include a variety of features which allow the retention member to be tightened around an article to be packaged and thus protected from shocks and impacts... Agent: Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP

20090272668 - Cable storage box system: The Cable Storage Box System is made up of six parts. The parts include one bottom that is attached to a right and left side panel, and a front and back panel, and one removable top. A seven-inch long and one-half inch wide slot is cut down the center of... Agent: Pierce Andrew Tolley

20090272669 - Substrate accommodating apparatus: A substrate accommodating apparatus 10 is constituted by stacking a plurality of accommodation bodies 20 on an upper surface of a rigid plate 15. Each accommodation body 20 is provided with a buffer 21 having elasticity and some conductivity and a load receptacle 22 having a frame-shaped body, while an... Agent: Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch

20090272670 - Self standing and environmentally separable package: The present invention generally relates to a package which allows a product to be displayed. In one embodiment, the package of the present invention can stand alone independently on an integrated cardboard base or can be hung from a bracket or shelf as a point of sale display. In another... Agent: Joseph J. Crimaldi Roetzel & Andress

20090266720 - System for protecting objects from reactive atmospheric gases: A method and device for protecting rope (the term “rope” meaning herein a traditional rope or any other item that would be degraded by contact with oxygen) from reactive atmospheric gases, the basic method comprising introducing a gas having a greater molecular weight than does oxygen, O2, termed a “heavy... Agent: Thompson E. Fehr Goldenwest Corporate Center

20090266721 - School management system: A school organization system which may include a panel, a writing surface coupled to the panel, a clear window coupled to the panel, a first folder coupled to the panel; and a second folder coupled to the panel. The writing surface may include a magnetic re-writable writing surface. The writing... Agent: Venable LLP

20090266722 - Reusable shipping container and systems thereof: A container system includes a container for shipping a parcel and a labeling system for providing information about the shipping of the container, such as to/from information. The container system further includes a closure mechanism for closing the lid of the container, a protection system for protecting the item housed... Agent: Troutman Sanders LLP Bank Of America Plaza

20090266723 - Package and method for personalizing a product in a container: A single package for personalizing a product in a container includes a plurality of containers. Each container has a volume to hold a product and an exterior surface. The exterior surface of each container is unlabeled. A label kit provides for labeling the containers, and an enclosure holds the containers... Agent: Baker Botts L.L.P.

20090266724 - Cardholder for gift card: A cardholder for a card such as a gift debit card comprising an envelope and a folded-up sheet containing terms and conditions, the sheet being attached to the envelope, the envelope having a pocket adapted to receive and hold said card.... Agent: Pearne & Gordon LLP

20090266725 - Cigarette pack: The present invention refers to a pack for cigarettes (1) which presents an articulable top cover (8) bearing a differentiated closing system (13, 14, 15) which allows the perfect closing of the packing, even when it is made of substantially soft and low grammage material, such as the soft cup... Agent: Chadbourne & Parke LLP

20090266726 - Cover device: A cigarette or cigar cover comprises attaching means for attaching to the cigarette/cigar, and covering means of a diameter so devised as to keep a distance between cigarette and cover. The covering means has a length so devised as to fully cover the cigarette to protect it from rain. In... Agent: Tom Elia

20090266727 - Camera case with selective lens storage: A camera storage case is provided that includes a camera support system. The camera support system may be made of EVA foam and made to conform to the exterior perimeter surface of the camera. The camera support system may also include a tube to protect the camera's interconnected lens. The... Agent: Sheridan Ross PC

20090266728 - Medical device tracking system with tray and method: Embodiments of the invention include systems and methods for tracking a medical device, including tracking medical devices in a set or tray. Systems configured for such tracking may include the capability to either or both detect tampering with the medical device and to effectively expose one or more medical devices... Agent: Medtronic Attn: Noreen Johnson -IPLegal Department

20090266729 - Method and apparatus for sharps protection: Devices and methods are disclosed for protecting individuals from the sharp ends of medical objects following use on a patient. Such sharp objects include hypodermic needles, scalpel blades, cannulae, trocars, and the like. The invention utilizes a disposable protective cover for the used sharp. The protective cover is designed to... Agent: Jay A. Lenker

20090266730 - Toolbox: A toolbox includes a first shell, a second shell pivotally connected to the first shell, a case disposed in the first shell, holders pivotally connected to the case and each formed with holes for receiving bits and a connector pivotally connected to the holders so that the holders are pivoted... Agent: Dr. Banger Shia Int''l Patent Office Of Bang Shia

20090266731 - Tool handle for holding multiple tools of different sizes during use: A circular, cylindrically shaped tool handle holds multiple sizes of tools. The handle includes one or more holding slots each positioned on the outer surface into which tools are inserted and held. Each holding slot includes one or more contoured compartments in which tools rest when engaged with the handle.... Agent: Haverstock & Owens LLP

20090266732 - Package with handle and device and method for the production thereof: A method for producing a plurality of packages of liquid containers including the steps of dividing the liquid containers into groups representing the packages, applying handles to a film, wherein the film is located in a feeding area for the film, supplying one film to each of the groups of... Agent: Simpson & Simpson, PLLC

20090266733 - Disposable absorbent article products with improved stages of development identification: A disposable absorbent article is provided. The article comprises one or more disposable absorbent articles having a configuration corresponding to a wearer's stage of development, the disposable absorbent articles being enclosed in a package; a brand indicator disposed on the package; a line-up indicator disposed on the package, the line-up... Agent: The Procter & Gamble Company Global Legal Department - Ip

20090266734 - Container having a light source: A container constructed from a blank of foldable sheet material is provided. The container includes a shell having at least one side wall, a bottom wall, and at least one opening defined through the at least one side wall. The at least one side wall having an interior surface and... Agent: Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC

20090266736 - Container having an identification device molded therein and method of making same: A blow molded container includes an identification device at least partially embedded in a wall of the container. The container has a bottom wall having a periphery and a concave shape that extends generally inwardly into the container and a sidewall surrounding the bottom wall and extending generally upwardly from... Agent: Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP

20090266735 - Personalizable beverage bottle name label: This invention is a method of identifying the user of any beverage container by making available an empty marked out area on any existing beverage label for the sole purpose in which anyone can write their own personal name, initials or identification on to easily identify their own personal beverage.... Agent: Cherie Lynn Moore

20090266737 - Beverage container permitting multiple configurations: A configurable beverage container includes a holder which may be configured to directly contain a beverage. In this configuration, the holder may be closed at a bottom with a base member, and may have a lid connected to a top thereof. Alternatively, the holder may support a separate container or... Agent: Weide & Miller, Ltd.

20090266738 - Container having recessed tilting handle and method for stacking same: A stackable container for carrying and scooping material has a body, a lower handle mounted in a recess in the lower portion of the container body, and an optional upper handle attached to the upper portion of the container body. The lower handle is an elongated continuous member, like a... Agent: Arthur G. Yeager, Esq.

20090266739 - Impact barrier for enclosure: A resiliently deformable shield is affixed to the exterior of an enclosure, housing one or more internal components. The resiliently deformable shield is fashioned with one or more recesses that allow the shield to deform and deflect impact force away from the enclosure walls. Apertures may be fashioned in the... Agent: Hahn Loeser / Lincoln

20090266740 - Wafer container with cushion sheet: A wafer container with wafer-mounting cushion sheets prevents breaking and damage of semiconductor wafers due to impacts or repetitive warping by maintaining the semiconductor wafer in a flat state and enables the semiconductor wafer to be removed safely and easily without damage. The surface of each wafer-mounting cushion sheet includes... Agent: Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C

20090260996 - Case locking mechanism: Lock mechanisms are provide between a first case part and a second case part, which are made of synthetic resin and are openable and closable. Projections are formed on an outer side surface of the first case part. Each projection has a stopper hole that extends along the circumferential direction... Agent: Greenblum & Bernstein, P.L.C

20090260997 - Single use packaging for dental impression material: A package for containing a preset quantity of a dry powder material is marked on its exterior with instructions for opening the package for transfer of its contents to a mixing container and cutting instructions, which may be the same, such that when the cutting instructions are followed a measuring... Agent: Koppel, Patrick, Heybl & Dawson

20090260998 - Toilet plunger cleaning receptacle: The receptacle (10) includes a main receptacle tank (12) for receiving a toilet plunger (18) and a volume of sanitizing solution. The bell (20) of the plunger (18) is positioned between a lower brush (26) and an upper brush (24) so that rotation of the plunger handle abrades both the... Agent: Litman Law Offices, Ltd.

20090260999 - Sleeved to press-open type storage device with a prestressed to open closure: The present invention discloses a sleeved to press-open type storage device with a prestressed to open closure having the closure and one side of the storage device connectedly attached by a flexible flake type structure, wherein it is characterized in that the relative stable relationship is that when the closure... Agent: Bacon & Thomas, PLLC

20090261000 - Container closure having a capsule inside it: The invention relates to a closure for a container having an adapter part which can be fastened to the container connecting piece forming the container opening and on the external thread of which a hood-shaped part is screwed which forms the upper removal opening, wherein a capsule which is filled... Agent: K.f. Ross P.C.

20090261001 - Glove packaging having antimicrobial barrier: A glove packaging comprises a container for holding the gloves and a barrier positioned to cover at least a portion of an opening in the container. The barrier protects the gloves from airborne particles and other materials or contaminants that may contaminate the gloves prior to removal from the packaging.... Agent: Janet M. Garetto Nixon Peaboy LLP

20090261002 - Method for gifting - legacy gifting: A kit and method of gifting having a gift with a portable box for holding a beverage along with a sequentially numbered set of drinking containers. The drinking containers are each engraved with a unique identifier indicia, serving as a user name, and a password for connection to a website... Agent: Edward L. Rivet Ll

20090261003 - media disc storage container, and a method of mounting a media disc information sheet thereon: A media disc storage container comprises a body portion (1) with a front section (2) and a back section (3). A hinge section (4) is integral with the front section and the back section via elongated edge portions formed of flexible material. A first printed design (24) is printed onto... Agent: Sughrue Mion, PLLC

20090261004 - Combination system and golf bag: A golf bag system, a golf bag having an image positioned thereon, and methods of forming and using the golf bag are provided. The system preferably includes a golf bag having a main bag body including an open end, a closed end, a club chamber positioned between the open and... Agent: Bracewell & Giuliani LLP

20090261005 - Package for a saw blade or similar product: A package is provided for a saw blade that includes a paperboard back secured to a transparent plastic front. The plastic front includes an edge border that is reinforced to support the weight of the saw blade and that may extend over the edge of the paperboard back for the... Agent: Moore & Van Allen PLLC

20090261006 - Fold-out pencil cup: An instrument storage device comprises a first housing member, a second housing member, and at least one compartment. The second housing member is pivotally connected to the first housing member and adapted to be displaced between a closed position in close proximity to the first housing member and an open... Agent: Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP

20090261007 - Protection device for a system for packaging a product, such as a cosmetic product: The assembly includes a system for holding a product and a protection device for protecting the system. The protection device comprises a cap mounted on the system so as to at least partly cover it and at least one releasing means for releasing the system. The releasing means includes a... Agent: Oblon, Spivak, Mcclelland Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P.

20090261008 - Circumferentially bound structural transit package: Containerized goods are packaged for transit using a partial or fully circumferential wrapper about which a tensioned-strap is secured, to form an integrated structural package that facilities rapid loading of a machine magazine or picking platform such as a shelf with pre-oriented articles as well as shipping the units palletized... Agent: D.w. Eggins

20090261009 - Merchandise display systems for baby care articles: A merchandise system for disposable absorbent articles is provided. The merchandise display system includes a first line-up and second line-up of disposable absorbent articles designed to match a wearer's stage of development. The system also includes various color schemes associated with the first and second line-ups in order to facilitate... Agent: The Procter & Gamble Company Global Legal Department - Ip

20090261010 - Packaging and dispensers for adhesive backed elements: An element dispensing package suitable for dispensing adhesive strips or bandages. Each element is contained within an envelope formed by opposed upper and lower sheets. The lower sheet has a release liner secured thereto to protect the element while it is within the dispenser. The element is releasably secured to... Agent: Zaretsky Patent Group PC

20090261011 - Medication managing apparatus: A medication managing apparatus includes a medicine package case and a main body unit removably storing the medicine package case. The medicine package case includes blocks each storing a medicine package, openings provided at walls of each block and formed at positions facing each other such that the medicine package... Agent: Morrison & Foerster LLP

20090261013 - Cyclic-activity tracking and reminder system: A cyclic-activity tracking and reminder system includes a tray with a periphery defining regions with the planar base being common to all such regions. Informative indicia indicating a particular cyclically-occurring time period is coupled to each of the regions.... Agent: Peter J. Van Bergen

20090261012 - Wash bucket with integral measuring: A wash bucket for use with detergent and water to ensure that the detergent and water are mixed in a predetermined ratio. The wash bucket has a cup within the wash bucket cavity. In some embodiments the cup is attached to the wash bucket structure and not easily removed by... Agent: Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP/seattle

20090261014 - Dispenser for progestin used for acute maintenance treatment of dub: A dispenser including a first dispensing portion including one group of storage units for each of ten to twenty-eight days, and a second dispensing portion, including at least one storage unit for each of seventeen to thirty days. In the first dispensing portion, a first set includes a group of... Agent: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.l.l.c.