Abstract: A packet for cigarette industry products, having a casing which, preferably on all sides, surrounds a group of cigarette industry products as the packet content, wherein the casing is formed from a packaging material, and wherein folding tabs of the packaging material are connected to one another by seams. Preferably all seams are formed by crimping folding tabs of the packaging material that bear on one another in the overlap region of those folding tabs that bear on one another. The invention also relates to corresponding devices and methods for producing such packets.

Abstract: A resealable, access-resistant assembly, including a cap and a stem, is configured to fasten to a container by way of opposing tabs that, when pinched towards each other, deflect from a locked to unlocked position to then be separated (e.g., lifted off of or unscrewed) from the container. The cap is permanently affixed or removably coupled to a stem that extends down from the cap into the container. When the cap is separated from the container, the stem may be positioned to extend into the container to engage material within it or for other miscellaneous uses.

Abstract: A “dry” packaging in which a prosthetic heart valve is packaged within a container with hydrogel that can be provided in many forms. Certain embodiments include hydrogel that is preloaded with glycerol or the like. The hydrogel regulates the humidity within the container through a diffusion-driven mechanism if a gradient of humidity between the inside and the outside of the hydrogel exists. Humidity regulation is important to prevent the tissue of the valve structure from drying out. When the partially-hydrated hydrogel is present within container, which is saturated with air of a predefined humidity, the water molecules from the air will be absorbed by the hydrogel if the air humidity is high (i.e. when the thermodynamics favor hydrogel hydration) or vice versa. Various embodiments are configured to also house at least a portion of a delivery device for delivering the prosthetic heart valve.

Abstract: A container and systems to safely store cans of ammunition or other military gear that may be mounted on a military vehicle. Ammo containers may include one or more of a variety of compression devices to secure loaded materials (e.g., cans). The compression device may be operated manually or through an electric motor, or other means. A roof rack may include telescoping overlapping plates for variable sizes of rack. A clasp may include automatic spring-guided engagement. A harness system may be used to hold down a container, and a latch mechanism may be used to secure the harness(es).

Abstract: An egg carton and method and apparatus for forming an egg carton. A main body of the egg carton may be made of a single sheet of material and folded or otherwise bent to form the majority of the carton's interior space. Partition walls may be engaged with slots formed in the main body to define separate storage areas of the interior space as well as help hold the main body in the desired configuration. Hooks on the sides of the partition walls may engage with openings in the main body to secure the main body to the partition walls.

Abstract: The invention concerns a container (40), preferably a bottle, presenting a longitudinal axis comprising —a neck portion (42), —a shoulder portion (44) connected to the neck portion (42), —a body portion (45) comprising a label portion (46) and a grip portion (48) and connected to the shoulder portion (44) via a first connecting portion (49a), the label portion (46) and the grip portion (48) being connected together via a second connection portion (49b), and —a base portion (50) forming the bottom of the container (40) connected to the body portion via a third connecting portion (49c), wherein the grip portion (48) comprises at least one undulating bead (54).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sterilized packaging kit having surgical components used in a combined laparoscopic port closure procedure and targeted nerve block delivery that can both be performed by a surgeon. The specialized kit allows the surgeon to perform both a pre-op or post op nerve block and port closure.

Abstract: A first lid opening-and-closing mechanism includes: a first holder that holds an upper lid of a first container; a first protrusion provided to protrude from the first holder toward one side direction with respect to the first holder and extends to outside of a casing; and a first raising/lowering driver that raises and lowers the first holder in a cantilevered manner with the first protrusion interposed therebetween. A second lid opening-and-closing mechanism includes: a second holder that holds an upper lid of a second container; a second protrusion provided to protrude from the second holder toward the one side direction and extends to the outside of the casing; and a second raising/lowering driver that raises and lowers the second holder in a cantilevered manner with the second protrusion interposed therebetween. The first raising/lowering driver and the second raising/lowering driver are located outside the casing in the one side direction.

Abstract: In some aspects, a convertible case (10) for a portable electronic device includes a bottom surface (18) having a first panel. A top surface (14) is moveably coupled to the bottom surface (18). The top surface (14) has a second panel. The bottom surface (18) and the top surface (14) at least partially define a cavity (34) having an opening. The bottom surface (18) and top surface (14) are moveable with respect to one another between a storage configuration and a working configuration. In the storage configuration the opening has a first size, and the cavity (34) and the opening are sized to receive a portable electronic device. In the working configuration the opening has a second size larger than the first size, and the bottom and top surface (18,14) are positioned to support the portable electronic device.

Abstract: A container is configured to house a consumer product. The container includes a base, a cap, and an over-cap. The base has a bottom wall and a side wall extending from the bottom wall. The cap is engaged with the base so as to define a first compartment. The first compartment is configured to house the consumer product. The over-cap is engaged with the base and at least partially defines a second compartment.

Abstract: Cosmetic container (10) for applying a cosmetic product (100) comprising a pass-through opening (35) for said cosmetic product (100), an outer cylindrical body (40) which comprises at least one inner helicoidal groove (47) and at least one outer helicoidal groove (49), an inner cylindrical body (60) which is rotatably mounted with the outer cylindrical body (40) about a longitudinal axis (L) along which they are concentric, where said inner cylindrical body (60) comprises at least one longitudinal guide slot (65), a support shuttle (70) for said cosmetic product (100) comprising at least one guide pin (75) which is slidingly engaged with said at least one longitudinal guide slot (65) and with said at least one inner helicoidal groove (47), a shutter (80) comprising at least one guide pin (85) which is slidingly engaged with said at least one outer helicoidal groove (49), said shutter (80) comprising a plurality of gores (87) being adapted to be bending deformed for opening and closing said pass-through openin

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an industrial container and a method of opening an industrial container. The industrial container includes a container body, a pivot assembly, a counter-balancing spring assembly, and a locking assembly. The container body can have a plurality of walls, the plurality of walls including a pivotable ramp wall. The pivot assembly can connect the ramp wall with the container body for pivotal movement of the ramp wall, and the pivot assembly can include a pivot shaft supported by a pair of arms. The counter-balancing spring assembly can include one or more springs arranged about the pivot shaft for biasing the ramp wall from a downwardly inclined loading position upwardly toward a vertical closed position with a torque force. The locking assembly can be configured to lock the ramp wall in the vertical closed position.

Abstract: A selectively sealable evacuable storage bag comprises a first side comprising a flexible waterproof bag material having a peripheral shape, a thickness, an inner surface and an outer surface; an opposed second side of the bag material comprising a mirror image of the first side in corresponding engagement with the first side; a waterproof weld joining the first side to the second side and defining an opening and a storage chamber extending between them, the opening configured to receive an article; a valve disposed on the first side or the second side, the valve disposed in a conduit attached to respective side and extending from a conduit opening to an outlet opening; and a selectively openable and closable seal disposed proximate the opening and providing a watertight, dust tight, and airtight seal in a closed condition, wherein in the closed condition the storage chamber is evacuable.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tank device (1) for a gaseous medium, comprising a valve device (2) and a tank (10), wherein the valve device (2) has a valve housing (20) with a longitudinal axis (11). The valve housing (20) is equipped with an inner chamber (7), in which a main valve element (16) is arranged in a movable manner along the longitudinal axis (11), said main valve element (16) interacting with a first valve seat (40) and thus forming a main valve (43). An actuation valve element (18) which can be moved along the longitudinal axis (11) is arranged coaxially to the main valve element (16), said actuation valve element (18) interacting with a second valve seat (41) in order to open and close an inlet opening (160) and thus forming an actuation valve (44). The valve device (2) additionally comprises a magnet coil (14).

Abstract: Provided is a multi-chamber reservoir assembly. The assembly comprises a substantially torus-shaped housing defining an interior volume. The interior volume is subdivided with at least two sets of interior walls to define a plurality of fluid chambers. The plurality of fluid chambers are independent and separately operable.

Abstract: A screw containment system is disclosed including a caddy, a first screw, an adhesive substance, and a cover. The caddy includes a plurality of recesses including a first recess extending from a first opening towards a second surface of the caddy. The first recess is sized to accept a screw therein and includes a counterbore at a distal end. The first screw is removably disposed in the first recess such that the screw head shoulder sits on an upper surface of the counterbore with the shank disposed in an inner recess of the counterbore. The adhesive substance is disposed within the drive of the first screw, the adhesive substance being configured to temporarily couple two objects together. The cover is removably coupled to the first surface of the caddy such that, while the cover is coupled to the first surface, the first screw held within the first recess.

Abstract: A sealed container for the storage of a plurality of articles comprising an open topped receptacle having a lip that defines an opening through which the articles may pass into and from said receptacle and closure means, including a cover that is hingedly connected to the receptacle and which is sealably connected to the receptacle, for closing the opening. The receptacle also includes a flap that is hingedly connected to the cover and wherein the flap in one position is adapted to overly the cover and wherein information relating to the contents of the container is displayed on the cover and on the flap.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-lifting supply container that includes a movable tray, guides fastened to the movable tray, and container walls with tracks cut therethrough. The movable tray fits within the container walls allowing the movable tray to slide up and down the tracks. Elastic bands pass over pulleys that are secured to the container bottom and the guides. In operation, the weight of a supply material added to the movable tray causes the movable tray to descend into the container tower, tensioning the elastic bands and removing a portion of the supply material, reducing weight on the movable tray causes the movable tray to partially ascend the container tower keeping the supply material accessible to a user proximate to the container top regardless of the amount of the supply material remaining on the movable tray within the self-lifting supply container.

Abstract: Multi-piece nestable basket sets are disclosed. In some embodiments, the basket sets comprise a handle component and a basket component. The present disclosure describes a system of shipping the components separately and assembling the components into a basket set prior to retail sale to customers. Exemplary basket components are configured to allow a first basket component to nest within a second basket component. In some embodiments, the basket sets herein can provide a centrally-located handle so that the set may be carried with one hand. A connecting mechanism is described wherein a handle component is connected to a basket component to create an integrated basket set that resists disassembly. Multiple embodiments of connecting mechanisms are described. One exemplary connecting mechanism comprises a handle component having two flanges that snap onto the base of a basket.

Abstract: A thermoplastic flexible package includes a first non-shrinkable panel, an opposing second non-shrinkable panel, a first shrinkable panel and an opposing a second shrinkable panel. The panels are connected longitudinally with panel seals. The first non-shrinkable panel and the second non-shrinkable panel each forms a gusset. A first seal connects the first shrinkable panel and the second shrinkable panel in the transverse direction at or near the upper edges. A second seal that opposes the first seal connects the first and second non-shrinkable panels and the first and shrinkable panels in the transverse direction at or near the lower edges.