Abstract: An insulating container can be configured to retain a volume of liquid, and include a first inner wall having a first end having an opening extending into an internal reservoir, and a second outer wall forming an outer shell. The second outer wall can include a second end configured to support the container on a surface. The second outer wall can include a dimple, and the dimple can include a circular base and an inner portion converging to an hole extending into the second outer wall. The hole can be sealed by a resin, and the circular base can be covered by disc formed of the material. Alternatively, a cap can cover the dimple, and a weld can connect the cap to the second outer wall. The container can also include a sealed vacuum cavity forming an insulated double-wall structure between the first inner wall and the second outer wall.

Abstract: An athletic bag comprising a body having antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties on one or both sides of the body and a detachable dual-purpose carrying strap that may also serve as fitness equipment is provided. The bag may be reversible. The body may further comprise a fabric having a silver-treated coating. The body may also further comprise a fabric having an embedded silver component. The bag may also include at least one insert to store various items. The bag may also include a thermal pouch, a compartment to visually and audibly display electronic devices, and an antibacterial monitor that measures the growth of bacteria in the bag. The bag may also include an attachment for an exercise mat.

Abstract: A beverage container closure or lid that is adapted for closing an open end of a beverage container. The lid is selectively couplable to the beverage container and includes a selectively openable stopper that when closed, creates a fluid-tight seal between the beverage container and the environment. The stopper may be selectively opened by a user by the user pressing a button disposed on a side of the beverage container closure. The stopper is subsequently automatically closed when the user releases the button. Thus, a user may open and close the beverage container closure using a single hand without the need to remove the beverage container closure from the beverage container.

Abstract: A protective cap or container with a resilient opening is disclosed. The container generally includes top and bottom parts connected to each other via a film joint in a unilaterally pivotal fashion, and latched to each other in the closed state, with the top part being biased under the resilience of a repeatedly profiled resilient body in the opening direction in reference to the bottom part such that upon actuation of the latching device the top part pivots open from the bottom part under the force of resilience it is pivoted open and remains in the open position, with here the repeatedly profiled resilient body being made from a soft-elastic elastomer plastic material and fastened unilaterally at flaps connected thereto with the same material, at the two facial sides of the top part and the bottom part.

Abstract: A carrying case designed to transport tablescape items in smaller sub-containers nested within is disclosed. The carrying case includes a hardshell case, that includes a lid and base. The hardshell case is constructed of a rigid exterior and a padded interior. The carrying case additionally includes configured to be inserted into a cavity in the base. When inserted, the modular containers occupy substantially all of the available space in the cavity.

Abstract: This invention provides a laptop bag, which includes a shockproof front panel, a shockproof rear panel and a shockproof connecting panel which connects the shockproof front panel and the shockproof rear panel. The shockproof front panel, the shockproof rear panel and the shockproof connecting panel are enclosed to form a placement space for placing a laptop. The shockproof connecting panel is provided with an opening means for putting a laptop in the placement space or taking out the laptop from the placement space. The shockproof front panel, the shockproof rear panel and the shockproof connecting panel each is provided with a first shockproof layer, a plurality of protrusions made of a shockproof material are provided on the first shockproof layer. The laptop bag can achieve the purpose of protecting lateral surfaces of the laptop.

Abstract: A pacifier for dispensing a liquid such as milk, the pacifier including a nipple, including a milk entering aperture disposed at a first end of the nipple, a milk expelling aperture disposed at a second end of the nipple opposite from the first end of the nipple, and a milk holding portion to hold milk therein and to receive the nipple, the milk receiving portion including a milk supplying aperture to correspond to the milk entering aperture of the nipple to supply milk from the milk holding portion to the nipple.

Abstract: To provide a technology capable of easily constructing a headphone stand in a coffee shop or the like. A bag includes a bag body including a front part and a rear part that face each other, an opening provided on an upper edge of the bag body, and a shape keeping part that prevents closing of the opening and keeps the bag body expanded.

Abstract: A barrier system for a container, includes a fluid permeable solids barrier comprising an outer flange surrounding a central fluid permeable sieve; an upper port located at an interior edge of an upper side of the outer flange, a lower port on an opposite lower side of the outer flange in fluid communication with the upper port by a flow path therebetween, and a fluid permeable sieve located in the flow path between the upper port and the lower port. The system also includes a straw having an upper end configured to fittingly engage the lower port of the fluid permeable solids barrier spout; and a spout having a lower port configured to fittingly engage the upper port of the fluid permeable solids barrier.

Abstract: A purse support system has an interior cap and an exterior foot. The interior cap and the exterior foot are identically constructed and magnetically coupled supports that can be used to non-invasively add purse feet to a purse. The exterior foot and the interior cap each have a housing, an endcap, a receptacle, and an attachment mechanism. the endcap is a smooth component that prevents the purse support system from damaging external devices. The endcap is connected to one side of the housing. The receptacle is positioned within the housing and enables the attachment mechanism to be mounted to the housing. The attachment mechanism is a magnet that couples the interior cap to the exterior foot without damaging the purse.

Abstract: A drainage system comprising a first bracket having a horizontal structure and one or more vertical structures, a second bracket having a horizontal structure and one or more vertical structures and a drain pan having a plurality of locking mechanisms, each configured to interlock with one of the vertical structures of the first bracket or the second bracket.

Abstract: A lid for a container, with a lid body includes a handling body having a lid outer edge and an eating utensil part. The eating utensil part hinge has a hinge spacing from the lid outer edge of the handling body. An eating utensil part engagement-behind support body of the first handling part is formed between the eating utensil part hinge or the eating utensil part hinge pivot axis and the lid outer edge of the handling body. The eating utensil part engagement-behind support body is opposite the eating utensil part in the eating use setting on a first eating utensil part side of the eating utensil part so that for acceptance of use forces acting in a first force direction the eating utensil part is or can be directly or indirectly supported on the eating utensil part engagement-behind support body.

Abstract: Described herein is a modular luggage system (the “MLS”) that includes a modular case system that includes a plurality of interchangeable modular cases having a plurality of interchangeable compartments; a modular transport system that includes a plurality of interchangeable modular transport devices; a first chassis that includes a first chassis inner surface configured to releasably and interchangeably retain an interchangeable modular case selected from the modular case system; and a first chassis frame having attachment regions configured to releasably and interchangeably couple with an interchangeable modular transport device selected from the modular transport system. Also described are a coupling device for a MILS with multiple chassis, and corresponding methods for assembling the above MILS. A kit of parts for assembling the MLS is also described.

Abstract: A container assembly includes a container body, a container capable of being received within the container body, and a collar. The container body includes an upper end having a first compression surface. The container includes a first flange configured to engage the first compression surface. The collar is capable of being releasably secured to the container body. The collar includes a second compression surface. A dispensing portion includes a second flange configured to engage the second compression surface. When securing the collar to the container body, the first compression surface engages the first flange and the second compression surface engages the second flange to cause the first flange to sealingly engage the second flange.

Abstract: A device comprises a first tube having a first diameter and a second tube having a second diameter. A spring may be disposed between the first tube and the second tube. The spring may couple the first to the second tube. A plurality of tines may be disposed at a first end of the first tube and at a first end of the second tube.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a foldable double-deck frame container, which comprises a first and second end rails parallel with each other and a first corner post, the first corner post is located at an end of the frame container, the first and second end rails are located between two of the first corner posts, and the second end rail is located above the first end rail, the frame container further comprises a second corner post rotatably connected with the top end of the first corner post so that the second corner post is movable between an vertical position and a folded position. The foldable double-deck frame container according to the present invention has a first corner post and a second corner post, and the second corner post is foldable so as to be folded during the backhaul process from being damaged. Such a frame container has a simpler configuration, lower cost of manufacture, convenience of recovery and a broad range of application.

Abstract: A storage container apparatus is provided for storing air sensitive materials under a vacuum. The apparatus includes having a cylindrical container body opened at its upper end and a cap apparatus with an integral air pump to evacuate air from the container body to create a vacuum. The cap apparatus comprises an inner cap with a one-way air valve and an outer cap. The outer cap is slidably nested over the inner cap and confines a central air chamber which fills with air from the container body through the one-way air valve when pulled upwardly in a reciprocating motion. In the down stroke the air is evacuated from the air chamber through vents. The outer cap may include locking mechanism and vacuum level indicator. The outer cap may include an activated carbon cloth insert that suppresses odors from the material stored in the container.

Abstract: A suitcase that includes an enclosure defining an inner volume, a zipper fastener, and a lock device. The zipper fastener extends along a junction plane and has a first strip presenting a first edge, a second strip presenting a second edge, a slider, and a pull tab connected to the slider. The slider is movable between a fastening position and a releasing position. The lock device is fixed to the enclosure and is adapted for cooperating with the pull tab in a locked position in order to maintain the slider in the fastening position, wherein, in the fastening position, the lock device and the pull tab are arranged in the junction plane.

Abstract: An article including either a frame having an interior cavity, and a flexible liner situated within the interior cavity; or a deformable frame having an interior cavity. Either frame can receive a sample, such as liquid having suspended live cells, and cooling freezes the sample to a solid sample. The solid sample can be readily ejected from the article having either a frame with the flexible liner, or the deformable frame, without extensive thawing. The solid sample can be rapidly displaced from the article.

Abstract: A display container for a botanical sample includes (a) an enclosure having an interior chamber for storing the botanical sample; (b) a plurality of scent ports extending through a wall of the enclosure between the interior chamber and environment; (c) a plug mounted to the enclosure and sealing the scent ports, the plug movable away from the enclosure to expose the scent ports for facilitating sampling of an aroma of the botanical sample when in the enclosure; and (d) an elongate mounting projection in the chamber for retaining the botanical sample thereon.