Abstract: A refreshment center capable of holding a plate and a beverage container, formed of a rigid mold having first and second ends, a recessed portion sized to receive and hold a plate in the first end, and a hole and at least one L-shaped prong located in the second end to receive and hold almost any type of beverage container.

Abstract: A packaging cup of the type typically utilized to contain a small volume of a condiment or sauce and formed of a resilient material. This cup has a reservoir and a flange which surrounds the reservoir with a lid sealed to the flange. The packaging cup is improved by including support segment cut into the flange of the packaging cup that engages with a corresponding slot cut into a vertical surface of a foodstuff container. A keyed geometry at the base of each side of the food container provides restriction to removing the packaging cup. This type of serving arrangement is illustrated for condiments such as ketchup for French fries, syrup for French toast sticks and barbeque sauce for chicken strips. Even though the packaging cup may have a pre-determined amount of condiment sealed within the reservoir, the consumer at the location where the packaging arrangement is used may also fill the packaging cup. The foodstuff container may be used with or without the packaging cup.

Abstract: The invention relates to an interchangeable container (1) for a device used to construct models. Said container forms a substantially delimiting frame, into which a workpiece platform (2) that acts as a base can be inserted. The interchangeable container (1) contains a support (3) onto which the workpiece platform (2) is introduced.

Abstract: An airbelt is provided that passes smoothly through an anchor and winds around a retractor. The airbelt includes a non-inflating section and a flat hollow-cylindrical inflating section. A bag is arranged only within the inflating section. An end of the bag as well as an end of the belt is connected to a tongue. The non-inflating section is inserted into a through-anchor and is connected to a retractor so as to enable to be wound up around and pulled out of the retractor. The belt is consecutively and integrally made by knitting or weaving all the parts extending from the non-inflating section toward the inflating section. A weft thread, which is lined up with a fusion thread such as a thread having a core-sheath structure, is inserted into the non-inflating section so as to be processed with heat.

Abstract: The present invention provides a container assembly and method for maintaining container contents in a desired ambient temperature. The device comprises an outer bowl member, an inner vessel member and a lid member, all of which are constructed with porous materials. Critically-select portions of the outer bowl member, the inner vessel member and the lid member are glazed with a vapor-impervious coating while the remaining portions of the container assembly are left unglazed. The glazed portions thus provide an avenue for vapor or liquid media, emanating from temperature-maintaining matter, to permeate through the interstitial pores of the material by entering and exiting through the unglazed portions of the container assemblage. Container contents, housed in the lidded inner vessel member, are thus more efficiently maintained in a desired ambient temperature.

Abstract: A storage device assembly adapted for attachment to a computer tower housing has a pair of opposing side panels and includes a storage member having a main panel and at least one pair of opposing walls extending from the main panel defining therein a storage area for retaining objects therein. It also includes an attachment assembly which is coupled to the storage member. The attachment assembly has a pair of adjustable members. Each of the pair of adjustable members has side portions which engage a corresponding one of the pair of opposing side panels of the computer tower for retaining the attachment assembly thereto.

Abstract: A wine bottle convertible to a wine glass permitting the consumption of the wine directly therefrom is provided. The wine bottle may be sized to house a single serving of wine. The convertible wine bottle comprises four main elements which are assembled and filled with wine in a bottling process. The wine bottle has basically four integrated components with ancillary structure. These four components are assembled and filled with wine at a bottling plant. Once bottled, the convertible wine bottle may be packaged in 4-, 6-, or 8-packs, as well as individually. The wine bottles would then be transported and sold. These four integrated components are manipulated by the consumer to transform the wine bottle into a wine glass with an appropriate portion of wine therein. Such a convertible bottle of wine would give users the pleasure of drinking their wine from a stemmed glass. Once completed, the structure may be reassembled and recycled.

Abstract: A bin carrier attachment is provided for a portable waste container. The attachment includes a mounting member adapted for securing the attachment to the waste container. A bin support member is attached to the mounting member, and is adapted for supporting a separate bin used for containing articles outside of the waste container. The waste container and bin are movable together in a single trip between a storage site and a waste collection site.

Abstract: A champagne glass set in the present invention has a container, a positioning plate and a plurality of glass pieces as main components. The positioning plate has a ring groove disposed at its bottom and a pan-like supporting surface provided with a plurality of holes and inserting recesses disposed therein. The glass pieces can be inserted in centralization into the holes of the supporting surface and placed on the container after being poured with champagne. Moreover, if the positioning plate is taken out of the container and directly placed on a top surface of a table, bottoms of holding stems of the glass pieces can be inserted into the inserting recesses of the supporting surface of the positioning plate and stood erect in the positioning plate with steadiness. Therefore, the champagne glass set is convenient in use, steady in placement without falling, occupied little space, and easy to be stored.

Abstract: A tray is described which has a corner having an angle where the tray is attachable to 1) a holding bracket which may be attached to the corner defining at least one top chamber; 2) a tray having a tray bottom chamber removably insertable within the top chamber said tray having an indented portion having an angle corresponding approximately to the angle of the corner and around the corner when the tray is placed within the top chamber; and 3) at least one cup holder located on top of the tray capable of holding a drink container of a given diameter, and at least one insert having a first end and a second end fitting within the at least one cup holder capable of holding at least one second drink container of a lesser given diameter. The holding bracket further comprises at least bottom elastic holding partially opened arc shaped arm for holding the insert elastically along the outer diameter of the insert.

Abstract: A condiment container has a base and an upwardly extending sidewall that together define a storage space. The upwardly extending sidewall terminates in a perimeter lip that defines an opening for accessing the storage space. The condiment container also includes an attachment arm extending downwardly from the perimeter lip to a terminal end. A nesting aperture is positioned behind the attachment arm to enable nesting.

Abstract: A sealing mat for sealing the open mouths of an array of test tubes. The mat includes a flexible carrier sheet having an array of mutually spaced pegs projecting downwardly therefrom and a plurality of plugs. The plugs are externally configured and dimensioned to be inserted in and to seal the open mouths of the test tubes. Each of the plugs has an upwardly facing recess internally configured and dimensioned to receive and coact in frictional engagement with a respective one of the pegs to thereby releasably secure the plugs to the carrier sheet. The carrier sheet is separable from the thus inserted plugs by flexure to extract the pegs from the recesses.

Abstract: A beverage container cover with bowl (10) having a cover (12) which comprises a cover bottom (12B) having a hollow cover bottom male member (12B) extending upwardly therefrom. The cover bottom (12B) is securely sealably affixed to a cover side (12A) having a cover side lip (12AA) around a top distal edge thereof. The cover side lip (12AA) having a complementary configuration and size to a beverage container lip (18A) of a beverage container (18). A bowl (14) which comprises a bowl bottom (14B) having a hollow bowl bottom female member (14BA) having a complementary configuration and size to the cover bottom male member (12B) insertable therein. The bowl (14) further comprises a bowl side (14A) having a bowl side lip (14AA) around a top distal edge thereof.

Abstract: A combination drink shaker, drinking glass and shot glass all combined into one device. The device can be formed by four elements, a shaker cup, a shaker lid, a shot glass, and a strainer, which are convertible from a drink shaker to a drinking glass.

Abstract: A new and improved product for heating up baby bottles in a very convenient and quick manner is disclosed. The product comprises a thermos base that includes an insulated cup which can be threadably attached to the thermos base. A user would place hot water within the thermos before going to somewhere, and then would be able to remove the insulated cup and pour water from the thermos into the insulated cup when they would need to warm a baby bottle. The baby bottle would then be placed into the hot water in the insulated cup and the thermos would be closed to keep any remaining water hot.

Abstract: The present invention is a refuse container handle-liner dispenser unit that functions to allow the storage of replacement liners at the refuse receptacle on its upper portion, to allow for the easy replacement of liners. The combination handle-dispenser unit may be integral with the refuse receptacle or attachable to the receptacle as an add-on unit. The add-on version of the invention contains clipping mechanisms that enable the secure attachment of the unit to the refuse container, allowing the use of the handle portion to securely lift the container. The handle-dispenser contains a retainer portion to retain a set of replacement liners. The retainer portion may optionally also have a cap-like cover to prevent soiling of the replacement liners, the cap unit being either separate or attached thereto.

Abstract: A mobile-dining mealholder with a plate-lid and detachable bottle, the bottle including a narrow cylindrical neck with projections at axially-spaced positions, and the plate-lid including (a) a horizontal cap portion having a downwardly-extending cylindrical skirt with projections at axially-spaced positions such that the skirt detachably engages the neck and (b) a tray portion extending outwardly from the lower edge of the skirt and having food-holding areas about the cap portion. Certain preferred embodiments involve: the tray portion having depressed regions and vertically-extending portions positioned transverse to imaginary pivot lines across the tray portion to avoid excessive flexing; the tray portion being complementary to a shoulder portion of the bottle for enhanced support; and/or either push-on or quarter-turn engagement of bottle and plate-lid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for transporting bags containing blood, the device having firstly a container having a bottom (40), side walls (42, 44, 46, 48) that are parallel in pairs, and a lid (50); and secondly a plurality of envelopes (10), each envelope (10) being suitable for receiving one of said bags and having two main faces that are interconnected via two substantially parallel sides and via a bottom. Each side is provided with a fastening member (26, 28) extending over at least a fraction of the length of the side and including a rim-shaped fastening portion and a narrow coupling portion for connecting the fastening portion to the side of the envelope, the distance between the ends of the rims closer to the bottom of the envelope being greater than the distance between the opposite ends of the rims.

Abstract: A container for fluids, in particular fluids containing gas, comprises an outer casing of flexible, pressure resistant material, at least a gas and/or fluid tight inner casing of flexible material lying inside the outer casing and being separated therefrom, and at least a filling connection for filling the inner casing. As a result, the container is collapsible so that filling the container may take place from the collapsed condition and filling is therefore possible without pressure difference while the fluid does not enter an empty space. The egress of gas from the fluid is substantially reduced thereby. When fluid is discharged from the containe, the volume of the container can also decrease by collapsing so that also during use of the fluid gas is prevented from egressing. Consequently, the quality of the fluid is maintained, both during filling of the inner casing with fluid and during discharge of fluid from the inner casing.

Abstract: A two-part compact includes (a) a casing (2) having a bottom (6) delimiting at least one compartment (8a-8c) intended to contain at least a first product, for example, a make-up product (P1, P2, P3), and at least one lid (10a, 10b) mounted on the bottom so as, selectively, to occupy an open position or a closed position in which it/they removably cover(s) the compartment(s); (b) a case (4), intended to contain a second product (P4), mounted removably on the casing (2). The case (4) is mounted on the casing in such a way that it cannot be detached from the casing unless at least one of the lids (10a) is open. Advantageously, the first product (P1, P2, P3) is a compact powder and the second product (P4) is a stick of lipstick.

Abstract: A mug that is normally too large to fit into a vehicle cup holder is fitted with a hollow base member that is appropriately sized. When the elements are combined, the resulting mug can be conveniently carried in a vehicle cup holder. The base member can be used to carry beverage accessories such sugar, sweetener, creamer, or tea or cocoa. It is also possible to sore liquids in the base member, such as extra coffee if the user wishes more than the mug can hold. Gaskets can be used to prevent leakage and cover members can be provided to close the base member when not connected to the mug.

Abstract: The present invention provides an accessory tray apparatus for organizing a physical workspace of a computer system. In an exemplary embodiment, the accessory tray apparatus includes an accessory tray piece, a pencil tray fixedly attached to the accessory tray piece, a business card holder fixedly attached to the accessory tray piece, a vase fixedly attached to the accessory tray piece, and a sheet holder fixedly attached to the accessory tray piece. In a further embodiment, the accessory tray piece includes a covering and a plastic substrate fixedly attached to the covering. In a further embodiment, the business card holder includes at least one curved slit in the accessory tray piece. In a further embodiment the business card holder includes a bulge in the accessory tray piece.

Abstract: A portable container for transporting and providing consumable substances, preferably liquid, to pets includes a storage container for storing a substance and a removably attached serving container. The storage container includes a carrying strap to facilitate transport of the portable container and indicia, preferably a photograph, identifying the pet or pet owner. The indicia is covered by a lens to protect and maintain the indicia on the storage container. The storage container further includes a spout to facilitate transference of the substance to and from the storage container, and a spout cover to prevent spillage during transport. Tabs are disposed on the serving and storage containers wherein the tabs are positioned adjacent each other when the serving container is placed on the storage container to facilitate attachment and removal of the serving container from the storage container.

Abstract: A container attachment device for attaching a container to a storage container has first and second attachment elements that can be attached to the storage container and the container, respectively, to make them readily interconnectable. The first attachment element has a first anchor having a first adhesive backing for attaching the first attachment element to the storage container; and the first attachment element has a rigid tongue extending upwardly. The second attachment element has second and third anchors connected by a bridge. The second and third anchors have second and third adhesive backings, respectively, for attaching the second attachment element to the storage container. The bridge is shaped to connect the second and third anchors such that when the second and third anchors are attached to the container by the second and third adhesive backings, the rigid tongue of the first attachment element can be removably engaged between the bridge and the container.

Abstract: The mouth ends of two bottles are connected in an opposed relationship by an axially elongated connector which has a cavity formed on each end. The cavities are internally threaded to accommodate the external threads on the necks of the bottles and securely connect the bottles together in a rigid dumbbell arrangement with a hand-grip size connection between the bottles.

Abstract: A holder (20) for blood sample tubes (500), includes a body (20) having a first end (24) and a longitudinal axis (27). Body (22) has a plurality of cavities (28) which are oriented substantially parallel to longitudinal axis (27), each cavity (28) is sized to closely accept one blood sample tube (500). Body (22) is shaped and dimensioned for grasping by a human hand (502). Body (22) has a guard (30) at first end (24) to protect the using medical technician from needle sticks. In a preferred embodiment, the plurality of cavities (28) includes at least one outer cavity (28) which defines an elongated open slit (32) in body (22), so that when a blood sample tube (500) is inserted into outer cavity (28), blood sample tube (500) protrudes slightly outside body (22).

Abstract: A food handling apparatus utilizes a web designed to cooperate with go box, as used by commercial food establishments such as restaurants and delicatessens, and connected to a handle such that a food service worker may grasp the handle with the go box lid open and safely ladle food into the box. The handle is angled to permit the box to overlie the handle and hand, thereby ensuring no contact with the internal surfaces of the box.

Abstract: A food container is superimposed onto the upper end of a beverage receptacle. The container has a side wall and bottom wall in which there is formed at least one channel to allow the passage out through the container of a drinking straw which penetrates into the receptacle. The bottom wall is provided with a plurality of connectors for allowing connection of the food container to receptacles of different sizes at their upper end.

Abstract: A portable workshop container assembly adapted to store tools and other articles a worker requires to perform various tasks at a workplace. The assembly includes three major components in stacked relation. The lower component is a wheeled bucket the middle component is a tray nested in the bucket and provided with a rim, and the third component is a tool box that rests on the rim. Also provided is a latching mechanism having a latch which is pivoted by a toggle member to the upper end of the bucket and cooperates with a first catch element mounted at the bottom of the tool box and a second catch element mounted on the rim of the tray. When the tool box rests on the rim, the first and second catch elements are then adjacent each other. In one mode of operation, the latch simultaneously engages the first and second latch elements to interlock all three components to form a unitary assembly that can be wheeled to the work place.

Abstract: A trash can or receptacle is provided with a container which contains a supply of flexible bags used as a liner for the receptacle. In certain embodiments of the container, the container is permanently attached to the trash receptacle, and in other embodiments the container is detachably connected to the trash receptacle. In certain embodiments of the container, the container is configured to hold a roll of flexible bags which are dispensed through a dispensing slot. In other embodiments of the container, the container is configured to hold a supply of folded flexible bags.

Abstract: A multiple layer hinged enclosure utilizes two sets of parallel hinge pins to be able to stack as many layers as desired. An outer set of hinge pins is utilized by the cover and an inner set of hinge pins is utilized by intermediate layers to form an offset “shingle”effect.

Abstract: A watertight container (10), comprising a rigid watertight box (32, 132, 232, 332) connected by means of a wrist strap (12) to limbs or other members of the human or animal body, allows to safely carry, contiguously to the arm, the leg, or the neck, small size articles, such as either wounded or folded banknotes, valuables, pills, jewels, etc. also in situations of water immersion such as bathing or swimming, excessive sweating, steal or robbery dangers, engaging sporting activities, etc, thanks to the watersealing feature of the box (32, 132, 232, 332), provided with suitable gaskets seals (62, 66), to the anatomical suitability and the strength of the wrist strap (12) housing the box (32, 132, 232, 332).

Abstract: A method for increasing golf course revenues through increased sales of consumable items, comprising the steps of stocking a golf cart with a supply of consumable items prior to a golfer's use of said golf cart in a golf outing, taking inventory of said supply of consumable items contained in said golf cart at the end of said golf outing to determine what items were consumed by said golfer, charging said golfer for the cost of the consumable items consumed by said golfer during said golf outing, and restocking said golf cart with a supply of consumable items.

Abstract: The present invention is a set of preferably 2 (two) interlocked, but separable containers. There is a primary, free-standing container and at least one secondary container which is releasably attached to and supported by the primary container. Both containers have their own cap or opening for filling and utilizing the contents of each container. Preferably, for sports bottle applications, the combination of the interlocked containers may be held by one hand of the user. Also, preferably the 2 (two) interlocked containers may be easily and quickly separated for individual use.

Abstract: A variety of closures are provided for use with a drink cup or other container wherein the closures provide a compartment for receiving a digital media disk or other merchandise. Examples include various closures formed of inner and outer members connected by a hinge with the inner and outer members forming a compartment for closely receiving a digital media disk. Other examples include a closure having a single lid portion with a retaining mechanism for retaining a digital media disk to a top surface of the lid. The retaining mechanism includes, for example, elastic retaining bands or resilient tabs. In another example, the closure provides a curved compartment for receiving a booklet wherein a closure for the compartment includes snap-fit members for attaching the compartment closure to other portions of the container lid. Still other embodiments are provided for enclosing toys or the like including one embodiment wherein the closure is configured to retain both a compressible ball and a backboard.

Abstract: In the combination of a beverage container and a closure therefor which can serve as a drinking vessel and a coaster. The beverage container comprises a bowl having a generally hemispherical base and an axis and an upstanding wall circular in cross-section adjoining the generally hemispherical base and being inclined upwardly and inwardly to define a circular lip lying in a plane which is perpendicular to the axis of the hemispherical base and providing an opening providing access to a space within the bowl. The closure comprises a circular rim lying in a plane and having a wall circular in cross-section adjoining the rim and extending downwardly and outwardly and being sized to cover the opening of the container. A cooperative seal is carried by the closure and the container for forming an air-tight seal between the rim of the closure and the lip of the bowl. A band secures the closure to the container to maintain a sealing engagement between the o-ring and the closure and the o-ring and the bowl.

Abstract: This invention relates to a storage container and to a stack of such containers, and in particular to a container for the storage of a number of similarly-sized articles such as compact disks or the like. According to the invention there is provided a storage container for compact disks or the like having a first connector part and a second connector part, the connector parts being adapted to interconnect the storage container with at least one adjacent storage container so that the container is stackable. There is also provided a stack of storage containers in which the first connector part of one storage container is interconnected with the second connector part of an adjacent storage container, and in which all of the storage containers in the stack are identically formed.

Abstract: A storage and drainage device (10) for the removal and collection of water (50) from freshly washed salad ingredients (100). The device (10) includes an upper lid member (30), a lower base member (20) defining a liquid reservoir (23) and an intermediate drainage member (40) that is dimensioned to be received within both the lid member (30) and the base member (20) in an invertible fashion. The drainage member (40) has an apertured floor panel (41) that will support salad ingredients (100) so that water (50) will flow by gravity into the liquid reservoir (23).

Abstract: Containers with replaceable lids are provided for holding fresh fruit or other food that is to be quick frozen. The containers and lids are designed so that the containers may be stacked one upon the other and so that flow passages are provided between the lid of one container and the bottom of a like container resting on that lid to permit flow therebetween of a gaseous freezing medium such as frigid air.

Abstract: A food container having a base section which is filled with insulating material. The base section has removable compartments which are microwavable. The base section has indentations for ease of grasping the removable compartments.

Abstract: A container including independent main container unit and liquid-ornament unit that are separably connected to each other. The main container unit is formed by blow molding and can therefore have diversified configurations. Retaining means, such as collar and protruded key, and an open space may be formed outside the main container unit at the time the latter is formed. The liquid-ornament container has a configuration corresponding to the open space and can therefore be easily assembled to the main container unit by fitting it into the open space and holding it in place with the collar and key.

Abstract: A packaging container has a container body formed in a shape substantially resembling an inverted cone. The packaging container can be set alone on a support surface and the contents, such as confectionery, of the packaging container can be taken out without holding the packaging container by hand. The container package includes a container body (2) formed in a shape substantially resembling an inverted cone and having a tapered end portion (5) and an open end (6) opposite the tapered end portion (5), a lid (3) for hermetically sealing the container body. and a frustum-shaped exterior shell (4) removably fitted on the container body (2). The exterior shell fitted on the container body is removed from the container body and is inverted, and the tapered end portion of the container body is inserted in the inverted exterior shell to support the container body by the exterior shell. The container body (2) is provided on its outer surface with protrusions (8).

Abstract: A container (10) for housing a waste receptacle (81, 82) includes a base member (11) formed by joining two identical base halves (20, 21). Two interchangeable side walls (12, 13) are attached to the base member (11) and include extensions (16, 17) which form the top (18) of the container (10). Interchangeable front and back walls (14, 15) are provided, the front wall (14) acting as a door and being hingedly attached to one of the side walls (12), and the back wall (15) being attached between the side walls (12, 13). If the waste receptacle is in the form of a plastic bag (82), it may be carried by frame (83) which is moveably mounted on tracks (41) carried by the side walls (12, 13). The container (10) may be manufactured simply by molding the identical parts and connecting them as described.

Abstract: A device for positioning a plurality of objects on a cup is provided comprising a lid having a top surface wherein the lid is adapted to be removably attached to the cup and a region integrally molded with the top surface so as to removably confine the objects to the lid.

Abstract: A shopping caddy system including a multi-compartmented caddy and a plurality of collapsible bags that fit into the compartments of the caddy. The caddy is preferably collapsible so that its end panels and intermediate dividers form a stack. The end panels of the caddy can preferably folded downward to provide extra support when the endmost caddy compartments are not occupied. The caddy and bags are preferably sized and shaped to allow close engagement between the caddy and the bags when the caddy is in the open position and the collapsible bags are in the open position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nested containers including a first container having a handle extending outwardly from the side wall thereof and at least one recess formed by the handle and adjacent side wall of the first container. At least one second container dimensioned to be inserted in the recess is inserted in the recess and first and second containers secured tightly together.

Abstract: A storage device assembly adapted for attachment to a computer tower housing has a pair of opposing side panels and includes a storage member having a main panel and at least one pair of opposing walls extending from the main panel defining therein a storage area for retaining objects therein. It also includes an attachment assembly which is coupled to the storage member. The attachment assembly has a pair of adjustable members. Each of the pair of adjustable members has side portions which engage a corresponding one of the pair of opposing side panels of the computer tower for retaining the attachment assembly thereto.

Abstract: A variety of closures are provided for use with a drink cup or other container wherein the closures provide a compartment for receiving a digital media disk or other merchandise. Examples include various closures formed of inner and outer members connected by a hinge with the inner and outer members forming a compartment for closely receiving a digital media disk. Other examples include a closure having a single lid portion with a retaining mechanism for retaining a digital media disk to a top surface of the lid. The retaining mechanism includes, for example, elastic retaining bands or resilient tabs. In another example, the closure provides a curved compartment for receiving a booklet wherein a closure for the compartment includes snap-fit members for attaching the compartment closure to other portions of the container lid. Still other embodiments are provided for enclosing toys or the like including one embodiment wherein the closure is configured to retain both a compressible ball and a backboard.

Abstract: A recycling bin designed to accept different materials, the bin having a base, a rear wall, a front wall, a pair of side walls and a cover, a plurality of containers being mounted in the recycling bin, locating means for separating each container from an adjacent container and maintaining each container in a desired position, flap means located within an upper portion of the front wall to provide access to an upper portion of each of the containers, and said back wall being hinged along a bottom edge to thereby provide access to the containers. The front and back walls are preferably arranged to accept information display panels such as advertising and which panels can only be accessed upon the unlocking of the recycling bin.

Abstract: A portable food container for feeding animals is provided and includes a container having a threaded opening engaged with a threaded lid, a pair of bowls engageable with two ends of the container respectively and each including a protrudent retaining hole respectively engageable with a pair of retaining pins of an elastic arcuate handle. This disclosure is characterized in ready assembling or disassembling and in corresponding with the environmental sanitation.