Abstract: A retaining member for use with a vacuum-insulated vessel is described. The retaining member includes a frustoconical body, a cylindrical skirt extending from the frustoconical body, and a deformable member extending along an inner surface of the frustoconical body. The deformable member may have multiple layers. An opening extends through the frustonical body, so that the neck of a bottle may pass through the opening. The vacuum-insulated vessel, in combination with the retaining member, may receive and secure bottles having different heights and widths. The retaining member and vacuum-insulated vessel also eliminates condensation from external surfaces of a bottle positioned therein, maintains the initial temperature of the bottle, and allows a user to pour from the bottle without having to remove the bottle from the vessel.

Abstract: A personal care bottle with a fluid reservoir defining a chamber for holding a fluid. A fluid port is at a proximal end of the fluid reservoir. A gripping sleeve mounted to the fluid reservoir. The gripping sleeve has a locking tab configured to engage a handle.

Abstract: Provided is a vacuum heat-insulating container including an outer cylinder having a bottom and an inner cylinder having a bottom and disposed inside the outer cylinder, with a vacuum space formed between the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder. The inner cylinder and the outer cylinder are disposed such that an opening plane of the inner cylinder is located outward of an opening plane of the outer cylinder. The outer cylinder has a first annular wall. The inner cylinder has a second annular wall. The vacuum heat-insulating container further includes an annular sealing member that is made of an elastic body having a lower coefficient of heat transfer than the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder, and that is squeezed between the first annular wall and the second annular wall so as to seal the vacuum space.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a lid, including a lid body with a hole; an elastic sleeve having a bore extending therethrough, a part of the elastic sleeve extending through the hole, the elastic sleeve elastically deformable between a torsional state and a non-torsional state; an elastic spout extending through the bore of the elastic sleeve, the elastic spout being open when the elastic sleeve is in the non-torsional state and being deformed to close when the elastic sleeve is in the torsional state; a rotating member configured for twisting the elastic sleeve to the torsional state; a locking member having a locking state for keeping the elastic sleeve in the torsional state, and a releasing state for allowing the elastic sleeve to return to the non-torsional state; and an elastic member interacting with the locking member for driving the locking member to remain in the locking state.

Abstract: Container of a bag-in-container type, wherein a neck region of the container is provided with at least one opening extending substantially radially there through, into a space between the outer container and an inner container adjacent thereto, wherein the neck region is provided with coupling elements, preferably at opposite sides of the at least one opening, seen in circumferential direction, for coupling of a connecting device to the container for introducing a pressure fluid through the at least one opening into a space between the inner and outer container.

Abstract: A beverage container insulator can include a body, an interior surface, an exterior surface, a first pattern of indicia, and a second pattern of indicia. The body can define a cylinder with an opening and a web at opposite ends. The body can also define interior and exterior surfaces. The first pattern of indicia can be positioned on the exterior surface, form readable text, and be oriented such that a bottom edge of the first pattern of indicia is positioned closer to the web than the opening. The second pattern of indicia can be positioned on the interior surface and does not form readable text. The body can fold over whereby both patterns of indicia are concurrently exposed and viewable. The patterns of indicia cooperate with one another to convey a message when the body is folded over.

Abstract: Methods and systems of customized and selective decoration of internal tube-like surfaces using pre-printed films with splinter resistant property are described. The method of adhering a film to an internal surface of a tube-like structure. The structure may have a hollow interior defined by the internal surface. The method may be carried out by providing a pre-printed film comprising first and second sides and an adhesive layer adhered to at least a portion of the first side. The pre-printed film may be positioned at least partially within the hollow interior with the adhesive layer positioned adjacent to the internal surface of the tube-like structure. The adhesive layer may be adhered to the internal surface of the tube-like structure.

Abstract: The laminated bottle formed in a cylindrical shape with a bottom includes: an outer layer; and a flexible inner layer laminated onto an inner surface of the outer layer and being separable from the inner surface. A bottom section of the outer layer positioned at a bottle bottom portion is provided with: a holding rib pinching and holding the inner layer; an intake hole disposed at a position different from the holding rib and allowing outside air to be imported into a space between the outer and inner layers; and a surrounding wall surrounding the intake hole and extending outward of the bottle in a bottle axis direction.

Abstract: A shaker cup is provided that allows a user choose when to blend a mix, within a pod, with a liquid. The shaker cup includes a lid which has a spout. The shaker cup includes a container which has a reservoir, which is able to hold a liquid. The shaker cup may have a pod placed within, which is sized and shaped to allow the liquid to flow from the reservoir around the pod, and through the spout. The shaker cup also includes a pod holder which has a pod holder mechanism that, in a first position, allows the pod holder to selectively retain the pod or, in a second position, release the pod. The pod holder further includes an actuating mechanism for selectively allowing the pod holder to move between its first and second positions. The container is able to selectively engage with the lid.

Abstract: In a vacuum insulating container, an outer cylinder has a first annular wall that extends radially inward so as to be inclined with respect to an aperture plane of the outer cylinder at an open end of the outer cylinder and has a tip end part spaced apart from an outer peripheral surface of the inner cylinder; an inner cylinder has a second annular wall that extends radially outward so as to be inclined with respect to the aperture plane of the inner cylinder at an open end of the inner cylinder and faces the first annular wall; and an annular sealing member formed of an elastic body having a low thermal conductivity is compressed between the first annular wall and the second annular wall.

Abstract: A container having a canister can be configured to retain a volume of liquid. The container can be sealed by a lid structure and the lid structure may include a rotatable handle. The container may further have a holder used to engage the container and the holder and container may be configured to lock to each other.

Abstract: A double-layered thermal insulation sleeve having a frusto-conical shape is disclosed. The sleeve is used on the outer surface of a cup to maintain a water and heat barrier. The sleeve is comprised of a first thermal insulation layer, a second thermal insulation layer, and longitudinal fold lines. The first thermal insulation layer being a cup facing layer that is constructed from non-woven polyester fiber having a plurality of interior air channels being retaining channels for fluids and heat being released from the cup. The second thermal insulation layer is constructed from embossed paper having outward facing bumps that provide a non-slip and thermally insulative gripping surface and a moisture barrier. The longitudinal fold lines allow the double-layered thermal insulation sleeve to be folded into a flattened configuration and stored for reuse.

Abstract: A cosmetic container includes an outer shell and an inner shell. The outer shell includes a sidewall, and the sidewall includes a plurality of perforated holes. The inner shell is inserted into the outer shell, wherein the inner shell includes a body and a plurality of protruding patterns extending outwardly and exposed through the perforated holes.

Abstract: A one-piece dispensing closure for dispensing essential oils includes an integrally formed closure body, tubular dispensing spout, a hinged cap and a latch for maintaining the cap in an open position. The cap is connected to the closure body by a living hinge to allow the user to selectively open and close the container.

Abstract: An environmentally-friendly, anti-contamination suction-nozzle beverage cup cover includes a cover body connected to a beverage cup and formed with a suction nozzle mounting chamber at the top of the cover body, a tube insertion hole formed in the mounting chamber, a suction nozzle disposed in the tube insertion hole, a swing sleeve provided outside the suction nozzle and formed with a swing pin fitted into the swing holes, swing holes formed in both sides of the mounting chamber, a connecting ear formed at one side of the cover body, a clamp and a safety catch disposed on and fixed with the connecting ear via a shaft, a return ejector spring disposed in the clamp, a shield disposed on the cover body and in contact with the head of the suction nozzle. The head of the shield is formed with a clamp rib that matches the clamp.

Abstract: Mold bottom for the manufacture by blow molding of a container that has a bottom that is equipped with a seat, with this mold bottom including a unit that has a molding face bearing the at least partial impression of the bottom of the container, with a pressure-release air vent being formed in the unit and emptying out, via an inner opening, on the molding face and, via an outer opening, into a pipe for exposure to air, with this mold bottom also including an insert that is provided with at least one projection housed in the air vent and that has a terminal face bearing the impression of at least one part of the seat of the container, with this insert being provided with an inner circuit for heat regulation of the projection and being mounted to move in relation to the unit.

Abstract: An insulating device can include an aperture having a waterproof closure which allows access to the chamber within the insulating device. The closure can help prevent any fluid leakage into and out of the insulating device if the insulating device is overturned or in any configuration other than upright. The closure may also prevent any fluid from permeating into the chamber if the insulating device is exposed to precipitation, other fluid, or submersed under water. This construction results in an insulating chamber that is substantially impervious to water and other liquids when the closure is sealed.

Abstract: A delaminatable container excellent in productivity is provided. According to an exemplary aspect, a delaminatable container, includes a container body having an outer shell and an inner bag, the inner bag delaminating from the outer shell and being shrunk with a decrease in contents, wherein the container body includes a bottom seal protrusion protruding from a bottom surface of a storage portion to store the contents, and the bottom seal protrusion is a sealing portion of, in blow molding using a cylindrical laminated parison provided with an outer layer constituting the outer shell and an inner layer constituting the inner bag, the laminated parison and is bent.

Abstract: A beverage container assembly is provided comprising a beverage container body, a stopper member removably attachable to the beverage container to seal a beverage container aperture thereof, and a thermal insulation member removably attachable to an upper body portion of the beverage container body. The thermal insulation member has a sidewall extending downwardly from an upper portion and defining a downwardly opening cavity within which the upper body portion and the stopper are positioned. The sidewall and the upper portion of the thermal insulation member each include an inner wall and an outer wall spaced apart from the inner wall. An insulation chamber is disposed between the inner and outer walls. The thermal insulation member includes an engagement portion adapted to engage with a corresponding engagement portion of the upper body portion to removably attach the thermal insulation member thereto.

Abstract: A one piece metal bottle has an open mouth and a neck with a smooth exterior surface and an threaded bottle ring. An interior neck surface of the threaded bottle ring has a smooth configuration positionable upon the neck of the bottle. An exterior neck surface has male threads adapted to removably receive a crown cap. An annular lower edge is positionable in contact with at least one axial projection extending outwardly from the bottle, below and in contact with the threaded bottle ring, to abate downward movement of the threaded bottle ring. An annular upper edge is positionable in contact with a collar formed in an annular cylindrical configuration extending outwardly from the bottle, above and in contact with the threaded bottle ring, to abate upward movement of the threaded bottle ring.

Abstract: A sleeve for use with a mating bottle forms a tubular shape having a top end and a bottom end and an interior space within the tubular shape formed by the sleeve. A light source is carried on the sleeve, the light source being oriented to direct the majority of the light emitted from the light source toward the interior space. One or more holes formed in the sleeve, preferably as a pattern, such that light emitted from the light source and directed toward the interior space is allowed to pass through the one or more holes when the sleeve is attached around the bottle.

Abstract: A package includes a container and a closure cap for mounting on the container. The closure cap is coupled to a neck of the container to block selectively removal of product stored within the container at the selection of a user.

Abstract: A packaging system is provided for securely and irreversibly holding a sterile product. The packaging system includes a primary packaging holder and a secondary packaging holder. The secondary packaging holder has a body made up of a top having a receiving portion configured to receive the primary packaging holder, a base having a plurality of apertures and a first and second planar wall extending from opposing ends of the base in parallel to opposing ends of the top. The secondary packaging holder also has a first and second plate configured to secure opposing ends of an opening though the body. The first plate comprises a first securing feature, and the second plate comprises a second securing feature. The first and second securing features are capable of jointly securing and irreversibly holding the primary packaging holder in the secondary packaging holder.

Abstract: A microbiology waste containment apparatus and method are provided to prevent toxic slide staining chemicals from being dumped down a drain during slide staining and thus entering publicly owned water treatment works. A primary containment vessel is provided having side walls and an open top area, and a funnel is provided in communication with the open top area. A secondary containment vessel is in fluid communication with the funnel. When microbiology waste is generated above the open top area, the microbiology waste is collected by the funnel and conducted to the secondary containment vessel. The secondary vessel may be disposed internally to the primary vessel, or it may be external to the primary vessel. In the case of the internal secondary vessel, the entire apparatus may be portable and thus appropriate for field or military work.

Abstract: A generally hollow preform for making a stretch blow-molded container may include a threaded finish portion; a neck portion depending from the finish portion; a transition portion depending from the neck portion; a main portion depending from the transition portion; and a closed, generally rounded tip portion depending from the main portion. The preform may include stretch ratios with respect to the container including an axial stretch ratio of about 3.0 to 3.5, a hoop stretch ratio of about 5.0 to 5.5, and a total stretch ratio of about 15 to 19.25. In some embodiments, high stretch ratios may be achieved with less material, yielding substantial cost savings.

Abstract: A method of making a container includes applying an insulating material in an inactive form to form a layer on a first substrate. The applied insulating material includes expandable microspheres. The method further includes joining a second substrate to the first substrate to adhere the first substrate to the second substrate and to create at least a portion of a multi-layer composite having at least one air gap between the first substrate and the second substrate. The method further includes heating the applied insulating material to activate expandable microspheres thereof to form expanded microspheres. The method further includes increasing the thickness of the applied insulating material layer to thereby increase the volume of the air gap between the first substrate and the second substrate of the multi-layer composite by the heating of the applied insulating material. The method further includes forming the multi-layer composite into a container having expanded microspheres.

Abstract: Adhesive compositions, facestocks and/or packaging labels containing same, where such compositions, facestocks and/or labels designed to facilitate the recyclability of a plastic article formed from any suitable polymer or mixture of polymers (e.g., a polyethylene terephthalate (PET), recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET), high density polyethylene (HDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), low density polyethylene (LDPE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), polyesters, recycled polyesters, polylacticacid (PLA), biopolymers, cellulose or other types of polymers or plastics) are described. Methods for removing an adhesive composition, facestock and/or packaging label containing same, from a plastic article that is to be recycled and/or subjected to multi-generational recycling are also provided.

Abstract: A container having a canister can be configured to retain a volume of liquid. The canister can be sealed by a lid structure, and the lid structure can have a spout opening. The spout opening may be sealed by a removably-coupled cap. Further, the cap may have a magnetic top surface configured to magnetically couple to a recess on the top surface of the lid for temporary storage of the cap when manually removed from the spout opening.

Abstract: A double-walled vessel (1) is disclosed, which has a pressure equalization opening (24). Said opening is closed by a stopper (4), which has at least one gas passage channel (41). Said channel is configured such that it allows air to pass, while it prevents the penetration of water into the intermediate space. The stopper is preferably made from a silicone-based plastic and fastened to the vessel by means of an adhesive based on acetoxy silicone. For fastening purposes, it may comprise a disk-like fastening flange (43).

Abstract: A feminine needs container may comprise an elongated member having a hollow compartment, a clothing attachment member coupled to the elongated member and configured to removably attach to a garment, wherein the hollow compartment is configured to receive and store at least one feminine needs product. The elongated member can be removably attachable to the garments via the clothing attachment member such that the feminine needs container may be concealed from public view and carried hands-free without the need for a larger bag/purse to carry them.

Abstract: Gel including a phase-change material and a gelling agent. In one embodiment, the phase-change material may be n-tetradecane, n-hexadecane or mixtures thereof. The gelling agent may be a high molecular weight styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene (SEBS) triblock copolymer with a styrene:rubber ratio of about 30:70 to 33:67% by weight. To form the gel, the phase-change material and the gelling agent may be mixed at an elevated temperature relative to room temperature to partially, but not completely, dissolve the gelling agent. The mixture may then be cooled to room temperature. Alternatively, the phase-change material and the gelling agent may be mixed at room temperature, and the mixture may then be heated to form a viscoelastic liquid, which is then cooled to room temperature. The invention is also directed at a method of preparing the gel, a thermal exchange implement including the gel, and a method of preparing the thermal exchange implement.

Abstract: Provided are a superabsorbent polymer and a preparation method thereof. In the superabsorbent polymer according to the present invention, a low-temperature foaming agent are used together with a high-temperature foaming agent to control the size and distribution of internal pores of the superabsorbent polymer, thereby increasing absorption rate under load without reduction in gel strength.

Abstract: A portable beverage container is provided by an assembly which is formed of a first container for liquids which is removably engageable with a second container for personal property such as a smartphone. The first, when removably engaged to the second container, forms the assembly having an exterior surface configured for removable engagement within a bike bottle cage or hydration belt or pack worn by a user.

Abstract: A container of a blending system is shown and described. The container may include a carrier formed from a first material, the carrier configured to engage a base of the blending system. The container may also include a liner positioned in the carrier a distance apart from the carrier, wherein the carrier generally circumscribes the liner, where the liner is formed from a second material different from the first material.

Abstract: A plastic beer keg includes an outer container and a liner having a neck portion and a body portion. A removable lid is secured over an opening of the container to enclose the liner. A locking ring secures the neck portion to the lid. The neck optionally includes a neck ring which interlocks with the opening through the lid to prevent relative rotation therebetween. The locking ring optionally includes ratcheting teeth engaging ratchet teeth on the lid to prevent inadvertent loosening of the locking ring. The liner may be suspended from the lid by the neck when empty.

Abstract: A thermal insulating cover which can be easily fitted on an object. [Means for solution] A thermal insulating cover 10 to be fitted on a battery B so that a wall portion 12 in a cylindrical form of the cover covers the entire periphery of the side surface of the battery B. The wall portion 12 has a general portion 18, which is disposed to be separate from the side surface of the battery B, and a sealing portion 20, which is formed to protrude inward more than the general portion 18 and elastically abutting on the side surface of the battery B. The thermal insulating cover 10 closes an upper side of a space G formed between the side surface of the battery B and the general portion 18 by the sealing portion 20.

Abstract: A cooler that utilizes multiple LEDs to illuminate an entire interior is disclosed herein. The LEDs are automatically activated by a switch positioned in the cooler. When the lid is in an open state, the switch completes a circuit from a battery to the LEDs thereby allowing the LEDs to illuminate the entire interior chamber of the cooler. The LEDs are preferably covered by a lens.

Abstract: A method which allows creation of an ornamental urn from an object such as horns, antlers, rocks, or the like. The method generally includes steps which form an ornamental urn adapted to resemble an object. The ornamental urn may include an access port having a funnel portion leading to an inner cavity adapted to store particulate materials, such as cremated remains. A plug, which may include a burr edge, is also provided to close the access port. The urn is fabricated by coating the object in a first coating to create an object mold, forming a second coating around the object mold to create an outer casing, and uniformly distributing a casting material along the inner walls of the object mold. After the casting material has cured, the ornamental urn may be removed from the object mold and finished to closely resemble the original object.

Abstract: An insulated drinking vessel, e.g., a wine glass, and methods of making the same is disclosed. The vessel basically comprises a pre-molded inner vessel formed of a plastic material having a sidewall, a pre-molded outer vessel formed of a plastic material, and a ring. The ring is formed of a plastic material and is molded in-situ on a top portion of the inner vessel to cause portions of the plastic material of the inner vessel to melt and intermingle with the plastic material of the ring to form a non-superficial homogenous joint therebetween. The inner vessel is disposed within the outer vessel and the ring is welded to a top portion of the outer vessel. The ring forms the rim or lip of the insulated drinking vessel and that vessel includes an insulating air space between the sidewall portions of the inner and outer vessels.

Abstract: [Object] To provide a common plug for AC/DC which can easily prevent erroneous insertion into a plug receptacle. [Solution] Provided is a common plug for AC/DC including at least one pair of connection terminals. At least one connection terminal of the at least one pair of connection terminals is able to rotate around an axis of an insertion direction into a socket so as to have a first state in a case where the connection terminal is inserted into a socket for supplying AC power and a second state in a case where the connection terminal is inserted into a socket for supplying DC power, the second state being different from the first state.

Abstract: Provided are a superabsorbent polymer and a preparation method thereof. In the superabsorbent polymer according to the present invention, a low-temperature foaming agent are used together with a high-temperature foaming agent to control the size and distribution of internal pores of the superabsorbent polymer, thereby increasing absorption rate under load without reduction in gel strength.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an integrally blow-molded bag-in-container (2) having an integrally blow-molded bag-in-container wherein the same polymer is in contact on either side of the interface between the inner (11) and outer layers (12). It also concerns a preform (1, 1?) for blow-molding a bag-in-container, having an inner layer and an outer layer, wherein the preform forms a two-layer container upon blow-molding, and wherein the thus obtained inner layer of the container releases from the thus obtained outer layer upon introduction of a gas at a point of interface between the two layers. The inner and outer layers are of the same material.

Abstract: Structures include a substrate having a base surface. The base surface includes a plurality of protrusions extending from the base surface and/or a plurality of depressions extending into the base surface. The structures include a molded liner. The molded liner encapsulates the plurality of protrusions and/or the molded liner extends into at least a portion of the plurality of depressions.

Abstract: A one-piece dispensing closure for dispensing essential oils includes an integrally formed closure body, tubular dispensing spout, a hinged cap, a tamper-evident closure system and a latch for maintaining the cap in an open position. The cap is connected to the closure body by a living hinge to allow the user to selectively open and close the container. A tamper-evident tear strip is integrally formed with the closure body. A locking tab on the cap engages a shoulder on the tear strip to prevent opening of the cap without removing the tear strip.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of assembling a container including an inner tube contained within an outer tube. The method includes providing an outer tube, providing a spacing element adjacent the open top of the outer tube and inserting an inner tube within the outer tube. The spacing element provides for venting of air from between the inner and outer tubes through the top of the container during assembly thereof.

Abstract: A packaging device for packaging a fluid refill, in particular for a cosmetic, the packaging device including a sheath having an open end, and a removable assembly that is suitable for being fastened in removable manner to the open end between a locked position in which the refill is held in the sheath, and an unlocked position in which the refill may be removed from the sheath. The removable assembly includes a retainer interface that co-operates with the open end and that presents an anchor member, and also an actuator member that co-operates with the retainer interface while being suitable for being moved axially relative thereto, so as to be taken into an actuated position in which the actuator member urges the anchor member to be anchored to the open end of the sheath, and a disengaged position in which it releases the anchor member.

Abstract: An adjustable thermally insulating beverage jacket has two fastener portions disposed at opposite ends of a flexible body portion, which can be attached to each other in order to accommodate a beverage container. The flexible body portion is made of a thermally insulating material to keep beverages cold or warm. A handle insertion portion at one end of the flexible body portion allows use with beverage containers that have handles. A base connected to the bottom edge of the flexible body portion provides a support surface for the bottom of the beverage container.

Abstract: A container for food safe liquids for beverage dispensers, includes a first end, or bottom wall, a second end, or neck, equipped with a portion for releasing the water designed to be connected to a corresponding junction portion of a beverage dispenser and a tubular wall extending annularly along its own main central axis between the first end and the second end. The tubular wall extends along the central axis with a succession of ridges and grooves such a way as to be collapsible along the central axis to reduce its overall dimensions, so as to compensate the negative pressure generated inside the container during dispensing of the liquid preventing contact between the liquid and the air outside the container.

Abstract: A cremation urn comprising an internal structure with an opening, an external opening with an opening that is correspondingly aligned with the opening on the internal structure, and sealing means in the form of a threaded lid or press fit lid. A threaded flange is attached to the opening on the internal structure and is molded into the urn during manufacturing. The materials used for the urn produce an urn with the appearance of marble. Once the urn is made, by use of a manufacturing method, the threaded lid is screwed into the threaded flange, thereby creating a one-piece, air-tight and water-tight cremation urn.

Abstract: A generally hollow preform for making a stretch blow-molded container may include a threaded finish portion; a neck portion depending from the finish portion; a transition portion depending from the neck portion; a main portion depending from the transition portion; and a closed, generally rounded tip portion depending from the main portion. The preform may include stretch ratios with respect to the container including an axial stretch ratio of about 3.0 to 3.5, a hoop stretch ratio of about 5.0 to 5.5, and a total stretch ratio of about 15 to 19.25. In some embodiments, high stretch ratios may be achieved with less material, yielding substantial cost savings.