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 pizza box for containing a baked pizza is provided. The pizza box is suitable for assuming a box-like configuration and has a base, a lid, side walls, a front wall, a rear wall, and flaps joined to the side walls, the flaps being suitable for being removably constrained by engagement in flap coupling seats on the front wall. At least one flap has a gripping portion which, when the pizza box is in a closed configuration, extends externally, allowing a pulling force to be applied to the gripping portion to disengage the at least one flap from at least one of the flap coupling seats and to bring the pizza box into a laterally open configuration. A blank for producing a pizza box in a single piece is also provided.

Abstract: A fishing rod wash-down station is configured to hold a plurality of fishing rods during wash-down, and also to carry the rods to/from a vehicle and/or a storage location. The station includes a frame on which there are a plurality of vertical rod holder mounted. The rod holders allow water to pass through them so that they do not accumulate water while the rods are being washed down. The station is portable, or mobile, and can be configured to orient big game rods in a common orientation for transport and storage.

Abstract: A container system with an interlocking mechanism is disclosed. The containers of the system have interlocking components that securely interconnect the individual containers vertically, so that groupings of containers can be transported easily. The containers can be water tight and air tight. The container can be modular and form infinite combinations of stacked and interlocked groupings.

Abstract: A technique to desalinate seawater using melanin-concentrated solar energy wherein the melanin is extracted from a local isolate Aspergillus niger. A device consists of two fixed upper and lower containers with same volume of seawater in both, with or without melanin powder dissolved in the lower container at rate of 0.17 gm of melanin powder per 10 ml of water. The device is put outdoors under direct sunlight during daytime, circular water droplets free of salt starts to appear on the external bottom of upper container. Water droplets are collected by a sterile glass rod, pH of droplets water is about 7.1. Yield of fresh water is approximately 10 ml droplets water from 600 ml seawater per hour; after 24 hours day and night incubation, seawater in the upper container dries out leaving salt crystals. Yield of 1000 m3 seawater is 100 m3 freshwater (1000 L seawater yield 100 L freshwater).

Abstract: A unique pizza box apparatus and methods of forming and using said pizza box are disclosed. The pizza box is formed with an additional plate pocket for receiving plates therein. The pocket is connected to an inside surface of the pizza box lid and expands a distance less than that of the depth of the pizza box. On the pizza box lid is a cut or perforated plate pocket lid with a living hinge on one end and a lid tab on a substantially opposite end for grabbing and rotatably opening the plate pocket lid with respect to the pizza box lid. A pizza bumper may further be included within the box to ensure separation between a base of the plate pocket and a pizza once the pizza is placed within the box. Napkins and/or further utensils may also be placed within the plate pocket if so desired.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transport container (10, 10?) with a base (14) and Literal walls (18) which extend from the base (14) to a container upper face (16) and which border a container interior (22) in an annular manner, comprising a separator (24) which is received in the container interior (22) in a removable manner. The separator has interconnected separating walls (26) which extend from the base (14) to the container upper face (16), delimit compartments (28), and are made of a flexible web material. Securing elements (12) for releasably securing to the lateral walls (18) are secured to the separating walls (26). Each of the securing elements (32) has an engagement part (40), and the lateral walls (18) have receiving area interiors (34) which are open at the edge towards the container upper face (16) and in which a respective engagement part of the engagement parts (40) is received.

Abstract: Described herein is a holding basket (100) for containing an inner basket (200) for holding at least one medical item for processing having a top end (102) and a base end (104) comprising: an essentially rectangular base (110) and side walls (120, 122, 124) extending from the base (110), two rims (130, 132) each disposed on a first pair (120, 122) of opposing side walls, two windows 140) each disposed on a second pair opposing side walls (124) configured for manual access for slidable removal of the inner basket (200), wherein the holding basket (100) is configured for stackability or nestability with an adjacent holding basket (100?, 100?).

Abstract: Disclosed is a side pack that may be on a utility vehicle. In example embodiments, a top panel of the side pack includes channels that are used to connect an option, for example, mechanical equipment, to the side pack. Disclosed also is a method of moving the side pack.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to securely stackable, box pallet merchandising storage and display box and system for use in storing and displaying clothing or other merchandising goods. The merchandising display box generally includes a bottom panel, U-shaped front panel foldably connected to the bottom panel and defining a display opening and a rear panel also foldably connected to the bottom panel. First and second side panels are further foldably connected to the bottom panel and include securing flaps for securing the first and second side panels to the front and rear panels. Projections extend upwardly from the first and second side panels and cutouts are formed along bottom edges of the first and second side panels. The projections are configured to engage cutouts formed in a second merchandising display box positioned on top of the merchandising display box to secure or lock the merchandising display boxes together to prevent slippage therebetween.

Abstract: A unique pizza box apparatus and methods of forming and using said pizza box are disclosed. The pizza box is formed with an additional plate pocket for receiving plates therein. The pocket is connected to an inside surface of the pizza box lid and expands a distance less than that of the depth of the pizza box. On the pizza box lid is a cut or perforated plate pocket lid with a living hinge on one end and a lid tab on a substantially opposite end for grabbing and rotatably opening the plate pocket lid with respect to the pizza box lid. A pizza bumper may further be included within the box to ensure separation between a base of the plate pocket and a pizza once the pizza is placed within the box. Napkins and/or further utensils may also be placed within the plate pocket if so desired.

Abstract: A battery housing unit including a lid, a base, and a plurality of electrochemical battery cells. The lid includes at least two channels for receiving at least one post from a military radio. The base includes a locking latch configured to attach to a corresponding catch of a military radio.

Abstract: A colony basket and method of using the same for handling poultry from DOC through the growing process and on to a production facility comprising a harvesting system, a loading system, a transport system, an unloading and storing system, hanging system and cleaning system. The system and method performs the steps of harvesting and colonizing live poultry into a singly stackable and transportable colony basket, stacking and loading the trays on a transport, unloading and temporarily storing the poultry for subsequent processing. The system and method further includes the use of a modular colony basket for interchangeable use with the described system.

Abstract: The invention is a food box container and a method for operating same, the food box container comprises an open top box body pivotally connected to double-hinged top, the open top box body further defining a hollow interior configured to receive and hold food; the double-hinged top has a first hinge and second hinge that have a spaced-apart and parallel orientation to one another, the first hinge pivotally sections the double-hinged lid into a support panel and a top lid, the second hinge pivotally connects the support panel to the open top box body; the support panel further defines one or more removable caps which when opened from the support panel reveal support apertures to receive other containers of drinks, condiments and the like; and the top lid controls a second access to the hollow interior that is smaller than an access as provided by the double-hinged top.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container for liquids, such as beverages and oils, comprising a casing enveloped by a shell and a valve for dispensing the liquid from the container. The casing and the shell are, at least locally, positively fixed relative to each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to display equipment and is directed toward providing greater variety in terms of converting a tray. The present tray comprises a base consisting of a flat rectangular bottom delimited by a front wall and a rear wall, which are disposed perpendicular to the upper surface of the bottom, and legs disposed on the lower surface of the bottom, close to the back wall of the base, and further comprises removable vertical side walls. The legs are configured in the form of hollow parallelepipeds, the bottoms of the legs are cut away at an acute angle to the longitudinal axes of the parallelepipeds, causing the base to be inclined, the top of the rear wall of the base is provided with two triangular protuberances, the distance between which coincides with the distance between the inner surfaces of the cavities of the legs, the rear sides of the triangular protuberances are parallel to the axes of the legs, and the left and right edges of the base of the tray are provided with fastening elements.

Abstract: A stacking cup is provided including a side wall having a rim on a first end thereof defining an upper opening; a bottom portion defined on a second end of the side wall such that the sidewall and the bottom portion define a vessel having the upper opening; at least one engaging element defined on the bottom portion the engaging element being configured to engage a portion of a rim of another cup such that the other cup is securely held by the engaging element.

Abstract: A carton for holding one or more articles includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton, the plurality of panels including a front panel, a back panel, and at least one side panel. The carton also includes a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to respective panels of the plurality of panels and forming a closed top portion of the carton, the closed top portion of the carton is reconfigurable between a first configuration having a substantially flat profile and a second configuration forming a handle of the carton. The carton also includes locking features for engaging at least one other carton.

Abstract: A storage device system includes a storage case having a base and a cover coupled to the base, and a plurality of insertable bins removably positioned within an interior of the base. The plurality of insertable bins includes a first bin having a first height and a set of second bins each having a second height. The set of second bins is configured to be stackable and have a stacked height when stacked. A depth of the interior of the base, the first height, and the stacked height are equal.

Abstract: A box and a blank or a set of blanks made from corrugated cardboard sheet comprising side walls, a top wall linked to at least two of said opposing side walls by a junction line or a folded edge, and a bottom wall forming the bottom of the box. The top wall comprises at least two convex portions comprising a projecting part, and the bottom comprises at least two perforated surface portions of complementary shape arranged to engage with the projecting parts of the box below. Each convex portion comprises an oblique triangular or substantially triangular panel belonging partly to a side wall or a folded edge.

Abstract: A stackable merchandise tray is formed in a modular fashion with a rectangular base casing having a selected width and two identical insert units are mounted within the left and right sides of the base casing. The tray has two horizontal U-shaped upstanding mounting tabs located at the top edge of each of its two side panels and four complementary rectangular mounting openings formed adjacent to the lower lateral edges of its bottom panel. A reinforcing tab extend juxtapose to a side of each of the U-shaped upstanding mounting tabs to provide additional strength in resisting external lateral force exert on a plurality of the trays stacked together.

Abstract: The invention relates to a protective sleeve for beverage cans, of the type used as a hygienic protector that can be applied individually to each container, said sleeve including horizontal tearing means for accessing the pull ring of the can and vertical tearing means in the form of a pre-punched longitudinal strip. The sleeve is characterized in that it comprises a tubular body provided with a shaped base and, at the opposite end, an upper body, said sleeve being made from a strong, waterproof, printed material, having a similar configuration to the can and, optionally, including information in braille.

Abstract: A display shelf system includes mounting support members that hook onto a rail that attaches to a display cabinet.

Abstract: The present invention provides a container system that allows a user to store ingredients of a formulation in separate individual containers that can be assembled easily into an extended single compartment container, thereby enabling to mix the ingredients, in a gentle shaking or swirling manner, to form the formulation prior to use.

Abstract: The invention concerns an air handling unit (1) comprising a structural frame (3, 5, 19b, 19c) supporting a housing made of flat insulating panels (7, 7b, 7c) and being divided in at least two modules (2b, 2c) enclosing air handling components, the modules (2b, 2c) being attached together by fastening systems (15) comprising a first portion (151) integral with a first module (2b), attached to a second portion (153) integral to a second module (2c). The first and second portion (151, 153) are formed by identical mechanical parts each comprising a conical protrusion (1511, 1531) and a conical recess (1513, 1533), and the first and second portions (151, 153) are respectively mounted on the first and second modules (2b, 2c) so that the conical protrusion (1511) of the first portion (151) is received in the conical recess (1533) of the second portion (153), and that the conical recess (1513) of the first portion (151) receives the conical protrusion (1531) of the second portion (153).

Abstract: Disclosed is a separator for semiconductor wafers vertically stacked in that the stacked wafers do not contact with each other, or the wafer does not contact to an inner top surface or an inner bottom surface of a conveyance container of the semiconductor wafer, the separator being interposed between two of the wafers neighboring vertically, between the wafer and an inner top surface, or between the wafer and an inner bottom surface of the container. The separator includes: a flat annular body; an annular convex portion having a wafer support surface coming into contact with a peripheral line of the wafer along a peripheral edge portion of the flat annular body, the annular convex portion forming cutout portions in a suitable number of places; and shock-absorbing function pieces neighboring to the cutout portions and extending diagonally upward or diagonally downward from a separator reference plane.

Abstract: A stackable food storage unit comprises a plurality of stackable compartments, a cover plate, and an attachment mechanism. Each of the plurality of stackable compartments are removably attached to each other through the at least one attachment mechanism. Since each of the stackable compartments are pressed against each other, a user can freeze a preferred food item in between a first compartment and a second compartment from the plurality of stackable compartments. The cover plate can be removably attached to a topmost compartment of the plurality of stackable compartments. Thus, a food item can be stored in between the cover plate and the topmost compartment. The size, shape, and volume of each of the plurality of stackable compartments can vary. The material used for manufacturing each of the plurality of stackable compartments is temperature resistant.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a tray endowed with an improved rigidity and resistance to deformation and bending. The tray comprises a plurality of primary sidewalls and a plurality of chamfered corners having a corner secondary sidewall integrally formed with and extending from the base, wherein the primary sidewalls and corner secondary sidewalls define a product receiving cavity. The tray further includes a plurality of ribs integrally formed with and extending downwardly from the base, and a plurality of channels positioned between and separating adjacent ribs, wherein each channel is substantially perpendicular to a corner secondary side wall.

Abstract: To suppress the work cost for the washing of the microneedle and the application of the medicament. A microneedle patch storage tool according to one aspect of the present invention is a microneedle patch storage tool for storing a microneedle patch and comprises a plurality of pallets stacked in a vertical direction, and the two pallets adjacent in the vertical direction constitute one or a plurality of patch holding parts for holding the microneedle patch, and the patch holding part comprises a plurality of lower protrusions arranged in circumferentially divided manner so as to sandwich a peripheral edge part of the microneedle patch in the vertical direction and supporting the peripheral edge part of the microneedle patch from a lower side and a plurality of upper protrusions arranged in circumferentially divided manner and pressing the peripheral edge part of the microneedle patch from an upper side and is opened to at least one of upper and lower directions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel beverage container and a mechanism for securing a cap to the container within an automated kiosk. The container comprises a compostable shell, beverage bag, and other components. The beverage bag is sealed to a closure shoulder using a mechanical sealing ring, optionally without the use of using heat, glue or ultrasonic energy. The cap is secured to the closure shoulder by the mechanism within the kiosk.

Abstract: This invention relates to a basket (1) for cultivating an orchid plant (2) having aerial roots (3) and slots (4) for passing the plant's roots and/or leaves (2a). The basket is constituted by separate basket parts (5, 6), arranged to be interconnected at an interconnection interface (7), thus enabling to insert the plant's roots etc. in the basket parts' separated state, and to hold the plant's roots etc. in their joined state. The first basket part (5) comprises a bottom part (10) and three sides parts (11, 12, 13). The second basket part (6) comprises one side part (14) and is arranged to be connected to the first basket part in order to form the fourth basket side in the basket parts' interconnected state. The bottom part (10) and the two side parts (11, 13) extending towards the interconnection interface (7) comprise slots (4) which are open towards the interconnection interface (7).

Abstract: Cell culture devices are described herein that have notched lids, notched lids with corresponding gripping pads included on their bases, or gripping tabs included on their bases to minimize or eliminate the need for a user to contact a lid when attempting to lift or move a lidded cell culture device. In addition, methods for using the cell culture devices are also described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to packaging and in particular, to sterile packaging that is configured to be self-stackable and interlocking. A sterile packaging comprising a packaging compartment provided having one open face through which the compartment may be filled, the open face forms a sterile sealing face that is to be sealed with and receive a sterile barrier. The package features at least one coupling interface along an external surface having male to female couplers configured to facilitate piggy-back coupling between two packaging.

Abstract: A group lock box includes a box body and a door in which the door is shaped to have a recess that extends into an internal volume of the box body. The recess permits unique user locks that secure the door to the body to be partially received in the recess, which can make the locks not project as much from the outside of the box, thereby placing the locks closer to the center of gravity of the box. Among other things, this can make carrying the box with locks attached less unwieldy and can slim the overall profile of the group lock box with locks attached.

Abstract: A container for use in a gravity-fed dispenser, particularly for construction adhesives, includes a top surface with an outlet port, a bottom surface with a venting port and side walls, said side walls including two opposed indentations that provide handle grasps for a user, allowing the user to hold the container in an upside down position while it is attached to a dispenser. The vent on the bottom surface allows the contents to flow evenly through gravity out of the outlet port.

Abstract: A container formed from a blank of sheet material includes a bottom wall, first and second end walls, and first and second side walls. The first and second end walls each include, in series, an end wall panel, a ledge panel that extends inwardly from an upper edge of the end wall, an angled support panel that extends diagonally toward the end wall panel, and an anchor panel in facing contact with the end wall panel. The ledge panel, angled support panel, and end wall panel form a triangular cross-section. The side walls each include first and second wrap-around flaps that extend from respective end edges of the side walls and at least partly around a corresponding one of the container's first and second end walls.

Abstract: A container includes a bottom wall, an upper surface, and an outer end portion having an outwardly directed end surface. A side wall is provided that includes an inner surface and a lower end portion. An integral hinge is provided connecting a lower end portion of an inside wall integrally connected to an outer end portion of a bottom of the container and a lower end portion of the outside wall. The inner surface of the outside wall is offset from a downward extension of the side wall's inner surface. A lower surface of part the lower end portion of the side wall and lateral wall contacts the upper surface of the bottom wall in an up-down direction of the container. The inner surface of the outside wall contacts at least one of the outwardly directed end surfaces of the bottom wall and the outer surface of the inside wall.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to a container comprising: a spout, a base portion, and a plurality of alternating long sidewalls and short sidewalls extending away from the base portion to the spout. The plurality of alternating long sidewalls and short sidewalls collectively define a vertical portion extending away from the base portion, a downward sloping planar top portion extending away from the spout, and a gradually curved transition region extending between the vertical portion and the downward sloping planar top portion. The container comprises a strength protrusion surrounding the spout and defined within the downward sloping planar top portion and one or more vertical grooves defined within at least one of the long sidewalls or the short sidewalls.

Abstract: Provided is a polygonal in which a decoration effect equivalent to that of a cylindrical base-can is obtained without causing folding or deformation in a can body-part. Bottom-part outer-peripheral parts (A-2) of a cylindrical base-can that are expected to form linear parts (B-2) of a polygonal can (B) are moved inward in a radial direction, while bottom-part outer-peripheral parts (A-1) of the cylindrical base-can that are expected to form corner parts (B-1) of the polygonal can are moved outward in the radial direction. Thus, the polygonal can is molded such that the body-part cross-section peripheral length of the cylindrical base-can and the body-part cross-section peripheral length of the molded polygonal can have a substantially isometric relationship.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a packaging box comprising separation plates, wherein the separation plate comprises an upper separation film, a lower separation film and a frame, the upper separation film and the lower separation film are fixed on the frame, and a pre-set distance is provided between the two films. During packaging, a fruit is packaged by snapping with the separation plates from top and bottom, or the fruit is packaged by snapping directly with the upper separation film and the lower separation film of the same separation plate from top and bottom.

Abstract: A trolley (10) for a medical waste container (12) is provided for use in a medical treatment facility such as an operating theatre or other hospital or medical environment. A cart (100) is provided for transporting a collection of medical waste containers (12) throughout a medical treatment facility.

Abstract: A power supply system includes a chassis defining a bay. Power supply form factor element(s) are located on the chassis adjacent the bay. The power supply form factor element(s) may be used to guide a first form factor power supply through the bay and into engagement with a connector when the first form factor power supply is moved through a bay entrance, or guide a second form factor power supply through the bay and into engagement with a portion of the connector when the second form factor power supply is moved through a first section of the bay entrance. Furthermore, the power supply form factor element(s) prevent movement of the second form factor power supply through the bay and into engagement with the connector when the second form factor power supply attempts to move through a second section of the bay entrance that is different than the first section.

Abstract: A tool box assembly includes multiple tool boxes that are stacked together. Each tool box has a body, a cover and multiple connectors. The connectors are used to connect two tool boxes together. The tool box on the upper level includes blocks, insertion plates, engaging portions and hooks so as to be connected with the recessed areas, notches, rooms and slots of the cover of the tool box on the lower level. The connectors each have a ridge and a rail. The rail is slidably engaged with the groove of the cover, and the ridge is connected with the clip portion and block of the cover.

Abstract: A reinforced container includes first, second and third panels, the first and second panels having a first fold line therebetween, the first and third panels having a second fold line therebetween, the first and second panels being disposed parallel to the z-axis, the third panel being disposed orthogonal to the z-axis, and the first fold line defining a first corner oriented parallel to the z-axis. A strength enhancing feature is disposed at the top of the first corner with a continuous planar edge orthogonal to the z-axis. The third panel defines a top surface of the container, the planar edge of the strength enhancing feature being disposed substantially parallel with at least a portion of the top surface, and the top surface has a corner portion disposed relative to the planar edge at a distance no greater than one half thickness of the third panel above the planar edge.

Abstract: In an AC generator, a protective cover includes a locking claw provided so as to extend outward in an axial direction from an open-side end surface of a peripheral wall portion. The locking claw includes an axial portion and a claw portion provided so as to project radially from an end portion of the axial portion. The locking claw is configured to be locked to a casing. The protective cover also includes a locking-claw restricting portion formed on an outer peripheral edge portion of a bottom portion.

Abstract: The FFS plastic container for a dairy product or similar food composition is provided with a body having a side wall extending along a longitudinal axis from a bottom to a top that defines a wide upper opening. The container, which is provided with a generally planar annular flange integral with the body and extending around the upper opening, has a decorative layer around the side wall. The upper portion of the side wall tapers toward the opening. Either a peripheral bulge is formed in the side wall at a junction between the upper portion and a lower portion, or the lower portion has a generally cylindrical shape. The decorative layer is defined by a plastic sleeve that includes a shrink film annularly secured to the upper portion, the sleeve extending adjacent or over the junction.

Abstract: A device for connecting parts of a crate includes a female sheet including a slot and a peripheral surface; and a male sheet including a tab and a peripheral surface, the male sheet being coupled to the female sheet by the tab. The tab includes a stop element in an upper part of the male sheet closest to the peripheral surface of the female sheet, an upper surface of the tab extending upward, and a front surface of the tab extending downward and being completed with a lower surface connected to an inclined guiding surface.

Abstract: Spaced-apart elongate ribs formed on a floor of an upper surface of a coaster have sidewalls that each have a concave curved surface extending upward from the floor, and a convex curved surface extending upward from an upper end of the concave curved surface to a top of the rib. A radius of the concave curved surface is larger than a height of the rib. A lower surface of the coaster has spaced-apart nibs having surfaces formed as surfaces of rotation, each of which downwardly extends from a general lower surface of the coaster body to a bottom of the nib. A sidewall of the nib has a concave curved surface that extends downwardly from the general surface, and a convex curved surface that extends downwardly from a lower end of the concave curved surface to the bottom of the nib. A radius of the concaved curved surface of the nib sidewall is greater than a height of the nib. The avoidance of crevasses, corners and channels in the coaster makes the coaster easier to keep clean.

Abstract: A collection tank for mounting under a floor of a building for collecting water from an area under the floor comprises upper and lower tank portions removably securable by rotatable mating of tabs in cavities. Additionally, a pump platform of the tank is formed by a plurality of ridges which form therebetween a channel so that the water is collectable in the tank between the ridges. Furthermore, the upper and lower tank portions are separable, and a width of the top of the upper tank portion is smaller than a width of the open top of the lower tank portion such that the upper tank portion can be received in the lower tank portion in an inverted orientation, in which the collection tank is inoperable for collecting the water, so as to decrease a height of the collection tank.

Abstract: A disassembleable, reusable plastic container that can be used for the manufacture, storage and transportation of cheese products. The container may utilize wrap-around interlocks. The endwalls of the container may be flexible to allow the container to undergo minimal deformation when filled with cheese products. The container may also have a recessed pressboard that allows for increased capacity in the container. The container may also utilize positive corner interlocks that minimize unintentional disengagement.