Michael S O'Connell

US Patent:

20120037532, Feb 16, 2012

Filed:

Aug 13, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/855929

Inventors:

Michael G. O'Connell - Raynham MA, US

International Classification:

B65D 21/02

US Classification:

206509

Abstract:

A container, such as a can, has an outer surface including having a bottom surface and a top surface. The bottom surface is capable of engaging the top surface of another container for stacking the containers. A connection mechanism has a pair of complementary components carried by the outer surface of the container wherein one of the pair of complementary components is carried by the container engages the other of the pair of complementary components carried by another container for securing the containers together.

US Patent:

20120046513, Feb 23, 2012

Filed:

Aug 17, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/858144

Inventors:

Michael G. O'Connell - Raynham MA, US

International Classification:

A61F 7/02
A61N 2/08

US Classification:

600 15, 607114, 607108

Abstract:

A pack has a flexible pouch having a pair of planar sheets. The sheets each have a top, a bottom, and two opposite side edges. The sheets are secured together along their top, bottom, and side edges to form a compartment. A gel is carried in the compartment of the pouch. The gel is capable of being cooled and retaining the lack of heat. A plurality of magnets is carried in the compartment of the pouch. In an embodiment, the magnets are permanent magnets. In an embodiment, the permanent magnets are formed of a rare-earth alloy. In an embodiment, the gel is capable of being heated and retaining the heat. In an embodiment, the gel is capable of being cooled and retaining the lack of heat. In an embodiment the gel is a non-toxic biodegradable gel.