Abstract: A tray has a containment space defined by a tray floor and a continuous peripheral ridge extending upwardly from the tray floor. The ridge has an inner sidewall extending inward and downward from an upper edge of the ridge and an outer sidewall extending downward from the upper edge of the ridge. Multiple trays are coupled together by a connector member having lobes that mate with the shell-like structure of the ridge, and provide additional strength to the peripheral ridge. The tray can be provided with a shell-like construction such that multiple trays can be stacked compactly one on top of the other.

Abstract: A drip-proof inset includes a bottom and a U-shaped border surrounding the same, which border is composed of two side pieces and one back piece. Initially, the inset is in the shape of a plane sheet (A) that includes a number of scorings. Namely, two first scorings (8), along which two side pieces (3?) can be turned up at an angle to a bottom-forming part (1?) of the sheet, a second scoring (9), along which a back piece (4?) can be turned up at an angle to the bottom sheet part (1?), as well as at least one additional, third scoring (11) that extends halfway between two opposite edges (7) of the sheet in order to, before turning-up of said back and side pieces, enable folding of the sheet in the middle during formation of two folded-up sheet halves having a halved surface area.

Abstract: Stackable plastic container including side portions having at least one of generally centrally located protrusions and depressions which nest with at least one of generally centrally located matching protrusions and depressions of a second container, and with the base portion including a generally centrally located depression which nests with a generally centrally located pouring spout of a second container.

Abstract: A modular dispenser of sheet products including an open-ended case (10), a front panel (20), and a rear panel (30) is characterized in that the open-ended case is fitted with first longitudinal ribs (11, 12) by which the front and rear panels are kept in place on the open-ended case. In particular, the open-ended case includes a set of ribs providing the function of guidance, assembly and closing.

Abstract: A plastic drink-through lid of the type having a deck, a peripheral skirt, and a partially separable, preformed tab in the deck to form a drink-through hold which does not extend through the peripheral skirt. The tab has an upstanding thumb catch preformed thereon. The fold back hinge is formed in the deck immediately adjacent the tab and spaced less than about one-half of the lid radius from the periphery. This creates a very short throw which allows a user to open the tab and lock it back with the thumb of the same hand that is holding the cup.

Abstract: The vessel assembly includes a polymeric cylinder and a circular polymeric cap for the cylinder, the cylinder being closed at one end and open at the other end to receive the cap. The open end of the cylinder has a lip that is beveled inwardly from the open end, and the circular polymeric cap has a beveled lower edge that engages the beveled lip when the cap is place upon the polymeric cylinder. For high pressure applications, a choke cylinder depends from the beveled lower edge of the cap, and has an outer diameter substantially the same as the inner diameter of the polymeric cylinder so that the choke provides a self sealing mechanism for the cylinder as pressure from a chemical reaction increases within the cylinder. A composite sleeve surrounds the polymeric cylinder, and includes at least one wound fabric layer in which the winding can be a filament or a yarn.

Abstract: A container for containing an amount material or another container. The container includes a support for engaging an arm of a user. The container also includes a handle. The apparatus also can employ an adjustable handle, adjustable from a first position to a second position. The container is particularly suited for drywall administrators and builders.

Abstract: An erectable/collapsible soft storage container having a body of flexible material that includes two first sidewalls, two second sidewalls and a bottom. At least three sidewalls are embedded with a hard board. The bottom has two bottom flaps and an edge-fastener engaging one bottom flap to the other. The container is held erect when the bottom flaps are attached and disengaging the flaps allows the container to collapse. Preferably the sidewalls are orthogonal to the bottom and form a rectangular top edge parallel to the bottom. The edge-fastener can be a zip fastener.

Abstract: A fuel supply apparatus includes an inlet box, and a filler neck. The inlet box is dented in a vehicle panel, and has a bottom wall, a neck-penetrating opening pierced through the bottom wall, a box-side axial engagement portion and a box-side radial engagement portion. The filler neck is disposed to penetrate through the neck-penetrating opening into the inlet box, and has an outer peripheral surface provided with a flange. The flange has a flange-side axial engagement portion engaging with the box-side axial engagement portion to regulate axial movements of the filler neck, and a flange-side radial engagement portion engaging with the box-side radial engagement portion to regulate radial movements of the filler neck. The fuel supply apparatus can be assembled with ease, and can be manufactured at reduced cost.

Abstract: A pressure tank having a reinforced stainless steel connector that can bear heavy weight and the stainless steel connector makes the pressure tank well water-tightened. The pressure tank mainly contains: an upper chamber, an inner chamber, a sealing washer, a stainless steel connector, a leakproof ring, an elastic diaphragm, a stainless steel ring washer and a lower chamber. The upper chamber has a hole on top thereof. The upper chamber encloses the inner chamber. The inner chamber has an inward protrusion on top thereof. The inward protrusion has a through hole aligned with the hole of the upper chamber and a recession around the through thereof. The sealing washer is installed between the upper chamber and the inner chamber. The sealing washer has a through hole aligned with the through hole of the inner chamber. The stainless steel connector is engaged through the hole of the upper chamber, the through hole of the sealing washer, and the through hole of the inner chamber in order.

Abstract: A new an improved electrical utility box and flush mounted device box having a flange extending from the box in all directions and a method of adhesively securing the flange to existing boxes. The flange has an upwardly facing surface and a downwardly facing surface which are planar and generally parallel to the bottom of the box. The flange is self supporting and yet flexible enough to accommodate the dimensional and alignment irregularities in construction.

Abstract: A receptacle with compartmented peripheral walls for displaying personalized and changeable graphics is disclosed. The receptacle has an inner cylinder and a transparent outer cylinder which are spaced apart by vertical spacers which divide the cavity between the cylinders into compartments, each of which houses a removable sheet of graphic material. In a preferred embodiment, each compartment is sized to hold a standard, stock sized paper, such as 8½?×11?, so the graphics may be quickly and easily changed. Graphic sheet access means are also provided, whereby a user can conveniently change the graphic sheets without having to use a tool or turn the receptacle upside down.

Abstract: A nestable crate for bottles which includes a floor member and first and second pairs of opposed sidewalls integrally formed with the floor member. Each sidewall includes a side band member which is defined by a centrally disposed upper edge and lower edge. The lower edge is spaced above the floor member by a predetermined distance to define a sidewall nesting area therebelow. The upper and lower edges each contoured downwardly to form a corner band portion having a corner upper edge and corner lower edge, wherein each nesting area matingly receives a corresponding side band member of a crate nested subjacent thereto.

Abstract: A device for fixing a functional component within a fuel tank that makes use of an opening in the tank wall of the fuel tank. The device comprises at least one connecting element for receiving the functional component, with the connecting element being latched in an opening in the tank body wall, in a position of passing therethrough. The opening is sealingly closed at the outside of the tank by a closure member or a cover cap or a connection portion can be fitted to the opening for the connection thereto of a device intended to communicate with the tank interior.

Abstract: A bag for carrying a ball is shown. The bag comprises an outer member having an exterior surface configured in the shape of a ball and includes an opening positioned therein in a selected direction for inserting and removing a ball therefrom. A fastening member, having an open and a closed position, is operatively connected to the opening. The fastening member is adapted to make the opening an unsecured opening when the fastening member is in the open position and a secured opening when the fastening member is in a closed position. A carrying handle, having a first end and a second end, is operatively connected to the outer member and is positioned relative to the opening. The carrying handle may be substantially perpendicular to the opening or in alignment with the opening.

Abstract: A storage tank includes a dome placed over an open end of a riser and secured to the riser by a fiberglass ring formed over a flanged end of the dome and a portion of the riser that is adjacent to the dome such that the interior of the tank may be pressurized to facilitate leak detection. A fillet of putty or other material that will not adhere or only weakly adhere to the riser and dome is placed over a horizontal surface of the flanged end. This arrangement allows the dome to be removed from the riser by simply grinding away a corner portion of the fiberglass ring at the bottom edge of the dome. The dome may then be reused for other tanks. In another embodiment, a domed cover is formed on an interior of the riser. The domed cover preferably includes a flat outside edge which is permanently attached to the inside wall of the riser. After the tank has been installed and tested, the domed portion is cut away, leaving the flat edge attached to the interior wall of the riser.

Abstract: A plastic drink-through lid of the type having a deck, a peripheral skirt, and a partially separable, preformed tab in the deck to form a drink-through hold which does not extend through the peripheral skirt. The tab has an upstanding thumb catch preformed thereon. The fold back hinge is formed in the deck immediately adjacent the tab and spaced less than about one-half of the lid radius from the periphery. This creates a very short throw which allows a user to open the tab and lock it back with the thumb of the same hand that is holding the cup.

Abstract: A truck bed toolbox is provided including a housing having an open top, and a pair of cover assemblies mounted on the housing for covering the open top of the housing. Each cover assembly includes a frame and a cover. The frame is mounted on the housing adjacent to the open top. The frame includes a pair of elongated sides and a pair of elongated ends, with a first one of the sides of the frame being pivotally mounted on the housing. One of the end edges of the cover is pivotally mounted on an inboard one of the ends of one of the frames. The covers of the cover assemblies are each pivotable about a first axis and a second axis, the first axis being oriented substantially perpendicular to the second axis.

Abstract: A bite valve for drinking liquids from a hydration system, the bite valve having a hollow deformable impervious body with a receiving opening fluidically connectable to an outlet of the hydration system for receiving liquids and a dispensing opening adapted to selectively dispense received liquids. A resilient piston positioned within the hollow deformable body, the resilient piston having a plug normally blocking the dispensing opening, and a resilient bifurcated member having a longitudinal dimension and a lateral dimension, adapted to shorten its initial longitudinal dimension when lateral force is exerted on its lateral dimension, and regain its initial longitudinal dimension when the lateral forces are not exerted, so when a lateral force is exerted on the resilient bifurcated member the piston is retracted inwardly allowing liquid to flow through the dispensing opening.

Abstract: A multiwall paper bag for bulk material, especially particulate or powdered material, has an inner ply of a high performance kraft paper, an intermediate layer or ply of a thin polyethylene secured to the outer surface of the inner ply, and an outer ply of high performance kraft paper that is secured to the intermediate ply. At least one end of the bag is closed during initial formation of the bag. The other end can be left open for filling and subsequent closing, or it can be initially closed and provided with a filling valve. At least the intermediate ply, and preferably the inner ply as well, is microperforated for venting of air during filling. The intermediate ply is secured to the inner ply either by a plurality of longitudinally extending transversely space apart lines of adhesive or the securing adhesive is spread completely over the mating surfaces of the two plies.