Thomas E. Horsburgh - West Milford NJ, US Paul F. Swift - Bristol PA, US
International Classification:
B65D 8/04
US Classification:
220605, 206446
Abstract:
An anti-rolling device for cylindrical containers, such as mailing tubes, has a stabilizing member with an internal aperture for inserting over a portion of the container. The outer periphery of the device is irregular, e.g., having flats, such that resting on a flat lowers the container to a stable position, and requires energy to rotate beyond the flat and consequently lift the container. The device may be slipped over a plug type cap or placed directly over the body of the container. In alternative embodiments, the device is provided in the form of a gasket, is made from a foam material, is split and resiliently grabs the container or has an elastic band holding it tightly to the container. The various embodiments may be used to retrofit an existing container. The stabilizer may be provided with one or more radial tabs, which may have burrs to grip the receptacle and/or feature a constraining ring to lock the cap into the receptacle. The stabilizer may be used to hold a container upright or constitute an indicia bearing surface.
Lambton Kingsway Public School Etobicoke Morocco 1950-1952, Wedgewood Junior High School Etobicoke Morocco 1952-1957, Whippany Elementary School Whippany NJ 1957-1958
Paul Swift, from Darlington, England, is a Multiple British Autotest Champion and has been performing driving stunts since the tender age of seven, starting on the family ride on lawn mower - followin...