Abstract: The invention concerns a storage device (23, 45) for storing receptacles (10), preferably cryo-vials (10), in a carrier structure (3), the storage device (23, 45) comprising pockets (20) each for holding an individual receptacle (10), wherein the pockets (20) are connected one above the other in direction of a common longitudinal axis (59) and the storage device (23, 45) being provided with openings for inserting and retrieving receptacles (10) into and from said pockets (20) in longitudinal direction (60) and/or in lateral direction (61). Also a storage and storage-access system according to the invention is indicated.

Abstract: An endoskeleton to support a fuel tank body and establish a fuel tank. The endoskeleton may include columns to support fuel system components, first and second beams staggered with respect to one another and having tank contact portions attachable to the tank body, and walls extending between adjacent first and second beams to baffle fuel and to yieldably restrain movement of the body. The fuel tank body may have a wall thickness of about 2 to 4 mm, and a combined weight of the tank body and the endoskeleton may be less than a weight of the fuel tank if the body were about 4 to 6 mm in wall thickness. Also, an endoskeleton-to-tank body contact surface area ratio may be greater than about 4% of a total interior surface area of the tank body. Further, fuel tank may include a strength to weight ratio greater than 250 l-mbar/kg.

Abstract: A package includes a first compartment joined to a second compartment by a hinge. A handle bridges the hinge and is connected with the first compartment and the second compartment. The package has a display condition wherein the brand faces are exposed and a transport condition wherein the brand faces are concealed. The handle and hinge are configured such that the package is transformed from the display condition to the transport condition by applying force to the handle.

Abstract: The Bottle Buddy is a new product to help keep bottled beverages cold while allowing them to stand firmly on a flat surface and also fit firmly in today's modern cup or drink holders. The Bottle Buddy is buoyant so if dropped in water it floats whether bottle is full of fluid or empty. The main improvement to current products on the market is the fact that the Bottle Buddy stands on the bottle's own firm base and also allows for a firm grasp inside a cup holder. It provides for a nice comfortable grip on the beverage and provides floatation if dropped into the water while a bottle is inside the Bottle Buddy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a parts container with storage compartments, and in particular to a parts container having storage compartments located at areas that would be easily accessible to persons working with automobiles. The container has a body with several top compartments or cavities. There are preferably four front compartments, four middle components and four rear compartments. A bottom compartment can be provided. A handle is further provided. The handle has writing areas for a user to place messages on the handle (such as names, due dates, etc.). The handle of one container can nest in the bottom compartment of another container when stacked. A cover having a perimeter shaped to match the container perimeter is provided. The cover has an opening to allow the handle to pass there through. The handle is preferably located interior of the compartments.

Abstract: A flexitank including a bladder and a series of straps positioned across the top of the bladder. The straps may be directly attached to the side or bottom of the flexitank, or may be encircling straps.

Abstract: A cargo transportation locker, the locker comprising: a floor; a first corner post in communication with the floor; a second corner post in communication with the floor; a third corner post in communication with the floor; a fourth corner post in communication with the floor; a first door in rotatable communication with the first corner post, the first door comprising: a first angled door member located in an upper corner of the first door adjacent the first post, where the first angled door member makes an angle with the top side of the first door of less than 90°, and makes an angle of less than 90° with the hinged side of the first door; a second angled door member located in a lower corner of the first door adjacent the first post, where the first angled door member makes an angle with the bottom side of the first door of less than 90°, and makes an angle of less than 90° with the hinged side of the first door; a second door in rotatable communication with the second corner post; the second door comprisin

Abstract: A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a movable door assembly, front frame, tracks supported by opposite sides of the container, and a plurality of dunnage supports extending between the tracks. The dunnage supports may comprise multiple pieces including end members and a tubular support, the end members being movable in the tracks. The dunnage supports support dunnage, such as pouches, for supporting products during storage or shipment.

Abstract: A waste storage device is provided comprising a waste storage compartment for storing waste and a lid. The device further comprises a dispenser for dispensing an agent inside the waste storage device and an actuator arranged to activate the dispenser.

Abstract: An ice cooler system includes a body configured to form a fluidly sealed cavity, a first row of tubes and a second row of tube in fluid communication with the fluidly sealed cavity, the first row and the second row of tubes being configured to receive beverages, and a door pivotally attached to the body and in fluid communication with the fluidly sealed cavity. The door is configured to allow ice to pass therethrough to the cavity, which in turn is placed in contact with the first row and the second row of tubes.

Abstract: A stackable liquor glass has a bowl and a stem with set of equidistantly spaced holes to reduce vacuum pressure. In addition the stackable liquor glass includes a drainage passage, vented by the equidistantly placed holes for passage of fluid and air through a drainage pathway. The drain passage drains fluid through an asymmetric pathway for drainage outside of the glass through an opening in the glass. In addition a flat surface inside the bowl of the glass provides for a structure for the stacked glass to rest upon.

Abstract: Mating engagement surfaces on the bottom panel and lid on each of two or more containers permit the containers to be helically stacked on an axis. As stacked, a front face of one container is displaced from front faces of adjacent ones of the containers by a predetermined angle preselected to be more than zero but less than ninety degrees.

Abstract: A foldable crate includes a base platform, a pair of longitudinal sidewalls forming a hinged connection with the base platform and a pair of flanking sidewalls forming a hinged connection with the base platform. The flanking sidewalls accommodate a pair of rotary locking elements, as well as unlocking element.

Abstract: A container comprising a finish, a sidewall portion extending from the finish, a base portion extending from the sidewall portion and enclosing the sidewall portion to form a volume therein for retaining a commodity, and a plurality of horizontally disposed rib members disposed in at least one of the sidewall portion and the base portion. The plurality of horizontally disposed rib members is continuously disposed about the sidewall portion or the base portion and, in some embodiments, defines a perimeter length about 3-5% shorter than perimeter lengths of adjacent lands. The plurality of horizontally disposed rib members providing improved structural integrity such that a pre-fill size of the container is approximately equal to a post-filled, cooled size of the container.

Abstract: A food storage container is disclosed. The food storage container has a one or more water tight compartments. The food storage container can have an insulated component that can maintain food at substantially constant temperature over a relatively long period of time. The insulated component can be secured to the food storage container with a securing insert that prevents the insulated component from moving or rotating when in use. The insulated component can be removed. The insulated component can have a lid with an opening lever feature that makes it easy for users to open the lid. The food storage container can have a removable divider that can be used to create a plurality of smaller compartments. The food storage container can have a latch and hinge assembly to close the lid and tray. The food storage container can have an integral handle to provide a carrying solution.

Abstract: A container (10a) comprising a metal frame (164) for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a base (166) and opposed sides, L-shaped tracks (60), and a plurality of padded dunnage supports (94) extending between the tracks (60). One type of padded dunnage support (94) comprises end members (98) and a tubular middle member (102), the end members (98) being movable along the tracks (60). The padded dunnage supports (94) support dunnage (136), such as pouches (138).

Abstract: A hand-held vessel has a bottom wall, a sidewall and a supportive strap attached to the bottom wall and the sidewall. The bottom wall and sidewall have an inner and outer surface. The sidewall extends from the bottom wall, whereby the inner surfaces of the bottom wall and sidewall define a cavity for holding fluids or loose materials therein. The strap has a first end and a second end, whereby the first end is fixedly attached to the sidewall and the second end is selectively secured to the bottom wall. The strap is adaptable to accept a user's hand disposed between the strap and the outer surface of the sidewall. The strap urges the hand against the outer surface of the sidewall to secure the vessel to the hand and stabilize the vessel with respect to movement relative to the hand.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of containers that may be collapsible. In one embodiment, the container includes a first pliable end panel and a second pliable end panel that are attached to multiple pliable side panels. Each pliable side panel has a respective side panel support member attached thereto. The second pliable end panel includes a first closable flap. The first closable flap comprises a second closable flap.

Abstract: Arcuate, lightweight composite panels, which are transportable on flatbed trucks, are interconnected onsite for forming a temporary fluid tank. A shaped groove along one end of the panel and a shaped tongue along an opposing end of the panel permit a panel to be lifted vertically above and offset another of the panels and then slid axially together, with the tongue of one panel engaged in the groove of the adjacent panel. If the ground on which the tank is to be assembled is uneven, the panels can be misaligned vertically along the interconnected tongue and groove to accommodate the unevenness of the ground. Where the tank does not engage the ground about the entire bottom edge, a liner can be placed inside the tank and connected to the tank using a hook and loop fastening system.

Abstract: A container has a base body and a thread which includes an at least partially circumferential securing ring which extends essentially radially outwards relative to the base body of the container. The circumferential securing ring is arranged between the thread and the base body in a longitudinal direction (L) of the container and is spaced apart from the thread in the longitudinal direction (L) of the container The container has an at least partially circumferential groove between the thread and the circumferential securing ring, which groove has a smaller external cross-section than the securing ring and a smaller external cross-section than the thread.