97results about "Used articles" patented technology

A smokeless tobacco product is provided. A tobacco product configured for insertion into the mouth of a user of that product comprises a water-permeable pouch containing a tobacco formulation that includes a granular tobacco composition and miraculin.

The invention relates to a snuff box comprising a lid (4) and a bottom part (1a-c) rotatable relative to each other, and dividing wall (2a, 2b) which divides the interior of the snuff box in two volumes. The dividing wall (2a, 2b) is divided into a first dividing wall part (2a) and a second dividing wall part (2b), which are moveable relative to each other. The lid comprises a driving element (6, 2b) arranged to shift one dividing wall part. The driving element (6, 2b) may further be constituted by the second dividing wall part (2b) itself. The invention further relates to such a snuff box where the lid (4) is provided with two lid portions (5a, 5b) which give separate access the two volumes that the dividing wall separates the box into. In yet another version the snuff box may further be provided with indicators (7) acting as a volume indicator. These indicators may partially be constituted by the driving element.

The invention relates to a snuff box comprising a lid, a bottom part and a dividing wall which divides the interior of the snuff box in two volumes. The dividing wall is moveably arranged but the snuff box comprises only two separate continuous elements and may under optimal circumstances advantageously be moulded in only two process steps. The invention further relates to such a snuff box where the lid comprises a driving element arranged to shift the dividing wall. Further the invention relates to such a snuff box where the dividing wall is divided into two dividing wall parts, a first dividing wall part fixedly attached to the bottom part and a second dividing wall part fixedly attached to the lid. Yet further the invention relates to such a snuff box where the lid is provided with two lid portions which advantageously give separate access the two volumes that the dividing wall separates the box into.

A compartmentalized cigarette snuffer and receptacle (10) includes a container having a storage compartment sized to receive cigarettes and cigarette butts therein (16) and a cigarette snuffer compartment (14) containing mounted therein a heat sink (20) for extinguishing the lit end of a cigarette when inserted into the cigarette snuffer compartment (14). The storage and cigarette snuffer compartments are separated within the container by a dividing wall (18). Each compartment has a separate opening and a corresponding independently actuable lid (32, 50) mounted thereon. Each lid is releasably closable for selective actuation by a user between an open position providing access to the corresponding the compartment, and a closed position sealing closed, in an air-tight fitment, the corresponding compartment.

A dispensing package that is capable of accommodating relatively a large number of stick-like articles, of separating old and new articles and of storing remaining articles as disclosed. This dispensing package comprises a case for accommodating therein unit packages containing a plurality of stick-like articles like batteries aligned in parallel by stacking a plurality of unit packages, an opening for putting in and taking out the unit packages provided on an upper part of the case, a lid for closing the opening, and a tear-off portion for forming the extracting outlet that is provided on a side wall corresponding to the unit package in the lowest position. The extracting outlet is formed on a side wall of the case facing to one end of the stick-like articles in the unit package. A large number of articles can be effectively displayed and a specified number of articles can be taken out smoothly.

An expandable dual-compartment container for the dispensing of food product and the storage of food waste product. The dual-compartment container includes a first compartment that defines a first cavity and a second compartment that is moveable in relation to the first cavity so as to define a second cavity. The second compartment has a first opening and a second opening. The dual-compartment container also includes a connection means for placing the first compartment in communication with the second opening such that food stored in the first compartment can be dispensed through the second opening.

A closure for a container, the closure having a base portion (1) which defines an opening and a lid portion (2) which is moveable away from and towards the opening to open and close the container, a first fastener (4A, 4B) for releasably securing the lid and base portions (1, 2) together in a closed position, and second fasteners (5A, 6B) for irreversibly securing the lid and base portions (1, 2) in a closed position prior to disposal of the container so the closure cannot be re-opened without substantial change thereto.

A flexible pouch having multiple compartments is provided. The compartments are formed by providing additional sealed areas in the flexible pouch that bond a front panel and a back panel of the flexible pouch together thereby creating a barrier between open spaces within the pouch.

A nestable and integrated food tray with waste collection feature includes a housing, an integrally connected and pivotal bottom, the housing includes a top surface that has a pocket for holding food product, at least one integral pouch for holding condiment(s), and a reinforced opening within the top that allows entrance into the tray, for deposit of waste material. The tray is fully contoured around its perimeter, including its various pockets, to assure that a plurality of such trays may be stacked one upon the other when nested for shipment and storage. The bottom is pivoted laterally, to allow for nesting of a plurality of such trays as required.

A tampon disposal system for efficiently and sanitarily removing and disposing of a soiled tampon. The tampon disposal system includes a housing having at least one wall, an inner cavity, a plurality of perforated edges and a cleansing wipe that is enclosed within the housing. Removal of the perforated edges from the housing creates an opening along each perforation thereby exposing the inner cavity of the housing and the cleansing wipe positioned therein. Upon removal of the cleansing wipe, the string attached to a soiled tampon is insertable through the openings of the housing whereby removal and disposal of the tampon can be achieved in a relatively sanitary and efficient manner.

There is disclosed a portable gum container, comprising a body. The body has a chewing gum holder, a sheet material dispenser, and a waste receptacle. The chewing gum holder is for holding chewing gum. The sheet material dispenser is for dispensing sheet material sized and shaped for wrapping about a piece of spent chewing gum. The waste receptacle is sized and shaped to contain the wrapped spent piece of chewing gum. Also disclosed is a portable gum container, comprising a body having a chewing gum holder, a waste receptacle and at least one piece of sheet material associated with the body for wrapping about a piece of spent chewing gum.

A container is provided including a receptacle and a lid that covers a receptacle opening. The receptacle houses a plurality of solid consumable products and comprises a bottom surface and a first ergonomic contour that is substantially oblong in shape, has a width from about 1.25 centimeters to about 2.5 centimeters, and is arranged and disposed perpendicularly to a vertical axis passing througha center of the bottom surface. A container is also provided comprising a first and second housing, the housings defining an interior containing a plurality of solid consumable products. The containeralso provides a spring biasing the first housing with respect to the second housing. The container also defines a first opening that provides access to the interior upon activation of the spring, anda second opening providing access to the interior that is defined by one of the first housing and the second housing.

A vial and insert assembly includes a vial having an interior and an opening leading to the interior. The assembly further includes an insert configured to fit within the interior. The insert includes a first receptacle for housing a plurality of unused products and a second receptacle for housing a plurality of used products.

A cigarette box structure capable of receiving cigarette butts includes a cigarette box, a cigarette butt receiving box and a cigarette butt separator. The cigarette butt receiving box is received in the cigarette box. The cigarette butt separator is disposed at an inner side of a box cover of the cigarette box. The cigarette butt receiving box and the other remaining inner space of the cigarette box are adapted to accommodate cigarettes. The cigarette butt receiving box has a plurality of separate rooms to receive the cigarette butts after the cigarettes are taken out for use. The cigarette butt separator is adapted to seal the cigarette butt receiving box when the box cover of the cigarette box is closed.

The present invention discloses a cigarette box structure capable of collecting cigarette ashes and cigarette buds, and the cigarette box reserves a collecting space, and includes surfaces a refractory adhesive material enclosed around the collecting space, such that after a smoker lights up a cigarette, the smoker can use the collecting space in the cigarette box to collect cigarette ashes and cigarette buds appropriately or put out a cigarette to avoid cigarette ashes from flying all over the place, dumping cigarette buds anywhere, or causing a fire or a dirty visual effect.

A package for tobacco articles, having a group of tobacco articles, and a cup-shaped container which houses the group of tobacco articles and has an open top end, a bottom wall, two parallel, opposite major lateral walls, and two parallel, opposite minor lateral walls; at least one retaining member is located inside the container, projects perpendicularly from at least one of the lateral walls, defines a supporting surface for the group of tobacco articles, and is defined by two rigid panels separated from each other by a crease line and folded one towards the other.

A tissue box dispenser and waste receptacle. The tissue box dispenser and waste receptacle includes a tissue box attachment attached to a tissue box. The tissue box attachment includes a cuboid box having a top wall, a bottom wall, and a plurality of sidewalls. An opening is formed in at least one of the plurality of sidewalls leading into the cuboid box, forming a waste receptacle. A connector is configured to secure the top wall of the tissue box attachment to a bottom wall of the tissue box.

The present invention fulfills the above and other objects by providing a combination dispensing and disposal container (1) having a dispensing end (2) with a dispensing opening (3) for dispensing new items, such as facial tissue, wet wipes, candy, etc. On the opposite end of the container is a disposal end (4) with a disposal opening (5) for accepting trash. A bladder (6) located inside of the container separates a storage compartment (7) where new items are held from a disposal compartment (8) where trash is held. In addition to or in lieu of a bladder, a rigid partition (9) may also separate the storage compartment from the disposal compartment. One or more lids (10, 11) keeps the dispensing and end and the disposal end sealed when not in use. An additional feature is a strap (12) that allows a user to attach the tissue container to his or her wrist.

A Chewing Gum Cover with Wrapper Pocket provides consumers with a convenient place to store discarded gum wrappers and chewed gum. This innovative product features a decorative cover designed to encase a pack of gum. A pocket can be included on the front of the cover to hold discarded wrapping of each piece of gum that is used. Once a piece of chewed gum loses its appeal or necessity, the corresponding wrapper can be removed from the pocket, placed around the gum, and then returned to the pocket. Using this product may allow consumers to safely carry discarded gum and wrappers until they can be properly disposed.