Abstract: A garbage container including a body member for containing garbage therein, the body member having an upper opening; a lid member for closing the upper opening of the body member, the lid member having a handle provided on an upper surface thereof, the handle being gripped with a hand of a user for moving the lid member to close or open the upper opening of the body member; an engageable member which is provided on one of the body member and the lid member and which is engageable with the other of the body member and the lid member to prevent the lid member from separating from the body member; and an operable member which is operable by the user for moving or displacing the engageable member between an engaged position where the engageable member is engaged with the other of the body member and the lid member and a disengaged position where the engageable member is disengaged from the other of the body member and the lid member, the operable member being provided on, or in a vicinity of, the handle.

Abstract: There is disclosed a hyperbaric chamber in which access may be had to the interior of a pressure vessel in which a patient is received through a door releasably locked to an open end of the vessel to close same.

Abstract: The invention relates to a springform with a form rim which surrounds the form bottom and is provided with a clamping closure, and with a covering hood which can be mounted on the form bottom which is designed as a serving plate. According to the invention, a carrying handle is provided, which overlaps the covering hood and fixes the covering hood on the form bottom and which is connected detachable to the circumferential edge of the form bottom.

Abstract: The invention relates to a clamping mechanism for clamping together a closure and a body mounting same, comprising a first member mounting a plurality of clamping devices, and a second member having an over-center part. The first and second members are in engagement, the arrangement being such that when the body engages the first member, the first and second members move over-center and the clamping devices and the second member engage the closure to clamp the closure in the body.

Abstract: A lid to be attached to a container, a garbage can for example, wherein the lid is secured by means of a system comprising holes placed in the lid rim in alignment with corresponding holes in the top of the container. A conduit is provided on the underside of the lid in alignment with the holes in the lid and the holes in the container. A securing rod passes through the conduit and the holes in the lid and container to secure the lid to the container. In use, the holes of the lid rim and the holes of the container are in registration with each other.

Abstract: A fire detector consisting of a body and a base. An inner wall part is provided in a circumferential wall of the body in such a manner that the inner wall part can be cut away therefrom. Further, an engaging member abutting on the inner wall part is provided in the base. If it is unnecessary to lock the body to the base, the inner wall part is not cut away therefrom. In contrast, if it is necessary to lock the body to the base, the inner wall part is cut away therefrom. Thereby, the engaging member 12 can be fitted into a recess portion formed on the circumferential wall by cutting away the inner wall part therefrom. If the body is pushed against the base, a leading end of the engaging member is pushed up by the top surface of the circumferential wall. When the body being in such a state is turned in the circumferential or clockwise direction thereof to a fixing position at which the body is fixed, the leading end is fitted into the recess portion and moves downwardly.

Abstract: A body waste fluids collecting container is used in the disposal of waste fluids drained from a body cavity of a patient. The collecting container has inlet and outlet ports, a collecting compartment for collecting body waste fluids drained from a patient, and a retaining compartment located within the collecting container. A composition for treating body waste fluids is located within the retaining compartment. At least one wall is located on the retaining compartment. The wall separates the composition from the collecting compartment. An actuator opens the wall and permits release of the composition from the retaining compartment upon actuation. A composition consists of a disinfectant, a xerogel, or combination thereof. A waste treatment material dispensing device is also used with a closed waste fluid disposal vessel. The device contains waste treatment material and a container defining a storage volume for holding the waste treatment material.

Abstract: Apparatus for preventing spillage or leakage from at least one friction resealable container, such as a paint can-type container during air transport, includes elastomeric gasket sealing the lid of the container, top and bottom braces engaging the container lid, and the bottom of the container, and a plurality of clamps connecting the two braces together. The clamps urge the braces together to compress the gasket, seal the container and hold the lid onto the container during transport.

Abstract: A locking cover assembly has a cover supporting base containing an opening circumferentially surrounded by a cover seat, and a cover movable to and from a closed position on the base in which the cover engages the cover seat to close the base opening. A cover locking mechanism on the cover includes cover locking levers mounted on the inner side of the cover, and a lock actuator movable through the cover and connected to the locking members for moving the levers between cover locking positions in which the levers are extended to engage the base about the base opening and clamp the cover to the base and cover unlocking positions in which the levers are retracted from the base to permit removal of the cover from the base.

Abstract: A standardized mechanical interface (SMIF) pod for use in conjunction with SMIF systems is disclosed. The pod is utilized for transporting article, such as semiconductor wafers or the like, between locations such as SMIF processing stations. The pod includes a box having an open end and a box door which sealably engages and closes the open end. The box contains a removable carrier which seats on the box door and which has an open side for insertion and removal of the articles. The pod features a latching mechanism in the box door utilizing a star wheel with tips that rotate and extend out of slots in the box door into slots in the interior sidewalls of the box. The tips then move vertically downward to sealingly engage the box door to the box. The star wheel embraces a concentric cammed hub having angled cam surfaces engaged by cam follower pins extending radially inward from the star wheel.

Abstract: A push-on filler neck cap for a fill passageway of a tank. The cap is provided with a push top and a dependent housing sized to fit within the fill passageway and with a fill passageway seal that is located at the lower inserted end of the housing and wherein the can is also provided with a restraining mechanism located between the push top and the fill passageway seat for securing the cap to the passageway in a sealed manner. The restraining mechanism is defined by a plurality of lugs which: 1) engage into a recess in the fill passageway; 2) pivot outward from the housing to engage the recess in response to movement of a spring biased lever pivotedly mounted to the push top with the recess; and (3) are biased to pivot outwardly for engagement with the recess by a spring located within the housing, which spring also urges the seal into its sealing relationship within the fill passageway.

Abstract: A space saving rectangular container having a child resistant lid assembly wherein the rectangular container has a rectangular closure provided with a central opening. The child resistant lid assembly is removably mounted on the closure to close the opening and is positioned inwardly of the container side walls so that when placing a plurality of the containers having child resistant lid assemblies thereon in a stacked or side-by-side relationship, the child resistant lid assembly is positioned inwardly from the side wall of an adjacent container to thereby prevent damage to the lid assembly by the adjacent container during shipment and storage.

Abstract: A cover for an animal tank is providing having oppositely outwardly facing hooks thereunder. One of the hooks is fixed in position on the underside of the frame, and the other hook is mounted to the bottom of a slide, which is slidably mounted underneath the frame. When the cover is placed on an animal tank and the lock plate is slid outwardly in the frame and the frame is slid in the opposite direction on the top of the tank, the oppositely outward facing hooks engage underneath the interior peripheral shelf of the rim of the tank, securing the cover to the tank.

Abstract: The invention provides a closable container having an access opening closable by closure doors comprising preferably two hinged doors hingedly mounted on the container on opposed sides of the access opening, and a releasable locking mechanism for the doors. The locking mechanism includes a pair of T-shaped pressure plates hingedly mounted by means of hinge pins on opposed sides of the access opening, to be pivotally displaceable around axes disposed at right angles to the pivotal axes of the hinged doors, to a closed position in which they are positioned over the doors to overlap at least partially with the edges of each door. An engagement block with a handle is provided to hold the pressure plates and the doors in the closed position, the engagement block being rotatably displaceable from a disengaged position to an engaged position in which it engages the pressure plates to exert force on the plates so as to press the edge regions of the doors uniformly against the sides of the access opening.

Abstract: The invention relates to a closure device of an orifice bounded by a neck especially for sealing the orifice of a container for chemical, petroleum or analogous products. This device comprises a cover capable of being fixed to the neck by rotation about an axis in a first direction, the cover comprising a base and locking means to prevent inadvertent removal of the cover, said device having locking means comprising an element rotatably mobile in relation to the cover, the rotatable element having on the one hand, interlock means for connecting this element onto the neck in an interlocked manner, these means being adapted to cooperate with complementary interlock means provided on the neck of the element and, on the other hand, means for clamping the rotatable element in relation to the cover.

Abstract: The cap is for use in closing the end of an opening as may be provided in a container. The cap has an elastomeric top which is deflectable by a presser plate urged toward the top and opening by a biasing spring. Deflection of the elastomeric top enables the cap to seat and adjust around the opening and accommodate variances therein.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, a fish tank is provided with an internally extending flange that circumscribes the top opening of the tank. A cover, having a screened opening, rests on the top of the tank and includes on its undersurface a locking mechanism which, by rotation of a removable key, engages the flange and prevents removal of the cover.

Abstract: A container assembly for housing a jamming device includes a box having a bottom section, a wall extending from and surrounding the bottom section and an opening for insertion of the jamming device into the box. The box or a frame, dimensioned to receive the box therein, includes coupling members for interconnection of another container thereto. A lid is applicable above the box to substantially cover its opening. A locking assembly includes a first locking member provided on the lid which cooperates with a second locking member on the box or the frame. This locking assembly cooperates with a locking assembly of the other container when interconnected through the coupling members to maintain the lid fixedly positioned to cover the opening.

Abstract: A hidden lock for a jewelry or treasure box which is equipped with a flexible metal wire having one end thereof projected from an opening disposed at the bottom of the front side of a lower case; and a lock plate having an M shaped recess disposed thereon being disposed on the inner surface of the lower case of the box for engagement with the projected end of the wire which can be slidably guided through the recess. The cover case is associated with the lower case by means of a pair of spring biased hinges so that the cover case can be automatically opened as the cover case is pushed downward, permitting the flexible metal wire to be disengaged with the M shaped recess of the lock plate.

Abstract: A pneumatic tube system comprising: a pair of terminals; an overhead cylindrical tube connecting the terminals; a captive carrier for passage through the tube, the carrier having an internal cavity for carrying articles and removable caps at the distal ends thereof enclosing the cavity; a carrier receiver enclosed within each of the terminals for receiving the carrier, the carrier receiver being operable to reciprocally move the carrier axially along a pre-determined axis which is angularly movable relative to the tube; and a cap removing assembly in each of the terminals operable to remove a cap from one end of the carrier to permit access to the carrier cavity and to replace the cap to permit transfer of the carrier through the tube.

Abstract: A pneumatic tube system comprising: a pair of terminals; an overhead cylindrical tube connecting the terminals; a captive carrier for passage through the tube, the carrier having an internal cavity for carrying articles and removable caps at the distal ends thereof enclosing the cavity; a carrier receiver enclosed within each of the terminals for receiving the carrier, the carrier receiver being operable to reciprocally move the carrier axially along a pre-determined axis which is angularly movable relative to the tube; and a cap removing assembly in each of the terminals operable to remove a cap from one end of the carrier to permit access to the carrier cavity and to replace the cap to permit transfer of the carrier through the tube.

Abstract: A pinch clip lid for a non-hermetic package containing an electronic component having an exposed face has a step lid that includes means for centering the lid on the package. Attached to opposing sides of the lid are side bars that have a lower portion that extends slightly inwardly to grip the package when the lid is mounted on the package, and that have an upper portion contiguous with the lower portion so that when the top portions are pinched, the lower portions release the grip on the package so that the lid may be removed from or placed on the package.

Abstract: An airtight canister including (a) a ceramic container having an open top, a bottom and an annular groove adjacent to the bottom; (b) an acrylic cover having an annular rim; (c) an annular rubber gasket wrapped on the annular rim of the cover; (d) an elongated elastic cord having two ends; (e) a wave shaped hook linked to said cord between the two ends; and (f) a generally ".pi."-shaped connecting member connected between the two ends of said cord and said cover; (g) so that when the cover is placed onto the open top of the container and the hook is retained by the annular groove adjacent to the bottom of the container, the tension of the elastic cord will maintain a pressure on the cover through the connecting member, which in turn creates an airtight coverage with the help of the gasket.

Abstract: A pressure vessel arrangement including a lid with shiftable lock arms and a vent combination operating simultaneously. The lock arms passing through openings in the vessel housing sidewall when the lid is in the closed position. As the lock arms are shifted into a locked position a vent shaft into the vessel housing is sealed for pressurization of the vessel. Upon opening, the vent shaft is unsealed prior to disengagement of the lock arms to vent any residual pressure is the vessel safely.

Abstract: A cover for an animal tank is provided having oppositely outwardly facing hooks thereunder. One of the hooks is fixed in position on the underside of the frame, and the other hook is mounted to the bottom of a slide, which is slideably mounted underneath the frame. When the cover is placed on an animal tank and the lock plate slid outwardly in the frame and the frame is slid in the opposite direction on the top of the tank, the oppositely outward facing hooks engage underneath the interior peripheral shelf of the rim of the tank, securing the cover to the tank.

Abstract: A quick-acting closure with a retaining-ring, which enables fixture and detachment of a shell and a cover of a pressure vessel by the retaining-ring comprising, a circular groove formed on the inner face of the shell of the pressure vessel, and holes formed through the shell at a plurality of places in the circumferential direction of the circular groove, and a rod inserted through the holes and connected with the retaining-ring, wherein retaining-ring is positioned to be freely moved to the radial direction of the shell, the shell and the cover are fixedly installed by the retaining-ring engaging with the circular groove of the shell and the cover when the retaining-ring is moved forward to the inside direction of the diameter of the shell, and the retaining-ring is retracted into the circular groove to make the shell and the cover detachable when the retaining-ring is moved backward to the outside direction of the diameter.

Abstract: A control cover device is supplied in kit form and to be assembled and fitted by the user to a piece of equipment having a front control panel and opposite side walls projecting rearwardly from opposite ends of the control panel. The device comprises a cover which is pivotally, or otherwise moveably secured to the apparatus by means of mounting members which are attachable to the opposite side walls of the equipment casing, and to which the opposite ends of the cover are suitably attached.The mounting members are each provided with a catch for releasably retaining the cover in a control-covering position. The cover includes an elongate screen piece which can be cut to a length suitable for the particular equipment, and the mounting members are of plate-like form.

Abstract: A water filtration device is provided with a vessel body having an open interior for containing activated carbon used to filter water flowing through the open interior of the vessel body. The vessel body is preferably tubular with at least one open end and an end cap for closing the open end. The end cap can have an end wall and a tubular side wall dimensioned to fit over the tubular vessel body to close the open end. A circumferential groove, preferably semi-circular in cross-section, is provided on an inside surface of the side wall of the end cap. This circumferential groove mates with a circumferential groove on an outside surface of the tubular vessel body when the end cap is fitted over the open end to form a locking channel. A flexible retaining rod is inserted through an aperture in the side wall of the end cap and into the locking channel to prevent disengagement of the end cap from the vessel body.

Abstract: A door construction for a shipping container. (1) to ISO standard is provided in which there is a main frame (6) arranged to be pivotally mounted on the door frame on the container, locking means (8,9) mounted on the door (2,3) within the profile of the door so that the opposed ends of the locking means (8,9) extend beyond opposed edges of the main frame and seal means (13) extending around the edges of the main frame which are to be engaged with the container door frame for sealing the door (2,3) relative to the container (1), the seal (13) at least in the region of the locking means being offset inwardly of the locking means. The construction permits the door (2,3) and its locking members (8,9) to be within the wall profile yet maintain sealing round the door.

Abstract: A parallelepipedic container, preferably for receiving garbage, comprises an opening which is provided in one end wall and is preferably used in filling the container and which is adapted to be closed by a flap cover. The outer ends of parallel motion links are pivoted to the side edges of the cover and the inner ends of said links are pivoted to pins, which are connected to the side walls of the container. Actuating means are provided for pivotally moving the cover between its closed and open positions. Locking means are provided for locking the cover in its locked position.

Abstract: Roof trunk for motor vehicles which has a clamshell-like lid hinged to the preferably likewise clamshell-like trunk body, which in its closed state can be latched by a plurality of latches which are disposed on a longitudinally displaceable locking rod and which can engage in stationary catches. The lid is hinged to the trunk body at one of its short sides and can be joined at both longitudinal sides to the trunk body by a plurality of spaced latches, and the locking rods are connected at both longitudinal sides to a common actuating mechanism through corner-turning devices.

Abstract: A child-resistant molded plastic container lid for open head containers wherein a threaded connection is provided between the container and lid. The lid is provided with at least one and in certain instances with a pair of diametrically disposed resiliently biased locking members, pivotally connected to the closure, which cooperate with locking teeth on the container. The lever arms of the locking members are offset and substantially parallel to each other on opposite sides of the pivotal connection. An elliptical spring is integrally connected to each lever arm and cooperates with portions of a gusset wall enclosing the lever arm to provide continued biasing memory on the locking member. A seal arrangement is also provided between the lid and the container to provide a tight and rigid seal and to reinforce the top of the container and lid to prevent the lid from popping off the container when it is dropped while full of liquid or powder material.

Abstract: A latching mechanism is provided for enabling perimeter locking for doors and the like. A diaphragm is provided which engages a surrounding frame along the perimeter of the diaphragm. Slots in the diaphragm enable a reduction of the diaphragm perimeter by movement of a central portion of the diaphragm in a direction perpendicular to the original plane of the diaphragm. When the diaphragm perimeter is reduced, simultaneous disengagement between the perimeter and the surrounding frame occurs.

Abstract: This invention relates to a case for containing and immobilizing a computer tape reel, wherein the cover is locked on the body of the case by a single spring catch mounted to slide in a housing in the cover and provided with a locking means cooperating with a means of the body mating therewith under the action of an elastic member, said spring catch being rendered captive by a flexible stop with inclined ramp capable of contacting a lug of the cover likewise with inclined ramp.

Abstract: A debris cap is provided for closing the end of an access pipe for an underground water shut-off valve. A hollow member with a closed end and a cylindrical outer surface has a plurality of resilient pads spaced around its periphery. At least one of the pads is carried on the outer end of a slide which is moveable radially of the hollow member by a rotatable cam carried at the closed end of the member. Rotation of the cam by a handle moves the slide and the pad carried thereon outwardly to cause the pads to grip the inner surface of the access pipe to hold the cap in place. The angle of advance on the cam is slight so that external force applied to the slide does not rotate the cam. The cap is also adapted to carry a locating coil.

Abstract: A battery cover opening/closing device which prevents a battery from being opened when the power switch is in the on position and prevents the switch from being turned on when the cover is not completely closed. The device includes a cover opening member (21), a power switch manipulator (51) for turning on and off the power switch for the battery and a safety mechanism for enabling the opening operation of the cover opening member (21) only when the power switch manipulator (51) is in the position of turning off the power switch. The safety mechanism comprises a slide-locking plate (14) having an opening/closing hole means (20) in which a bar coupled to the member integrally therewith is fitted.

Abstract: A closure arrangement for spent nuclear fuel shipping container has a lid member with a peripheral groove in its outer edge, the lid member being adapted to rests upon a shoulder within a bore at the mouth of the cask. The lid is forced into sealing engagement with the shoulder by a plurality of radially disposed wedges extending from the inner wall of the cask into the peripheral groove. The wedges are moved by bolts extending through the wall of the cask and cam the lid down against the shoulder as they are forced into the groove.

Abstract: A haversack adapted to securely hold an ice chest and having a strap means to releasably attach the haversack to a toroid flotation device, e.g., an automobile inner tube, preferably on the exterior of the tube.

Abstract: A high preload quick operating closure for a pressure vessel (17) comprises a vessel opening or nozzle (19) having a port flange (20) with an upper surface (23), which has a wall (26) affixed thereto, the wall (26) having one or more circumferentially spaced holes (32), the combination of the wall (26) and port flange (20) forming a well (29), and a vessel head (27) forming a closure for the port flange. A plurality of wedge assemblies (30) secured to the wall (26) at holes (32), comprising hydraulically operated cylinders (39) operably connected to wedges (33) which slidably engage a tapered surface (40) of the vessel head (27) creating a larger sealing force between the head (27) and the flange (20) to seal the pressure vessel (17) with an enormous preload. The closure incorporates a control system (50) with two independent safety features to prevent the closure device from opening when the pressure vessel ( 17) is pressurized.

Abstract: An animal proof container is set forth. The container comprises a can having a bottom, a sidewall having an inside surface having a plurality of substantially flat portions each having a recess defined thereby, an outside surface having a corresponding plurality of holes communicating to the recesses and a rim defining an open top. A lid of the container has a cover portion adapted to cover the open top of the can and a plurality of members extending downwardly peripherally from the cover portion, fitting adjacent the inside surface of the can and having lower end portions adjacent the flat portions of the inside surface, the lower end portions being biased outwardly towards the flat portions sufficiently to proceed into the recesses when the lid is pushed fully downwardly onto the can. The lid is biased normally upwardly relative to the can sufficiently for preventing the lower end portions from entering the recesses.

Abstract: A container used for compacting materials such as low level radioactive waste has a device used to keep the compacted material from springing out of the container when the compacting force is removed, thus resulting in a significant increase in the final compacted density. The device develops its restraining force by using the beam strength of its members. The device includes a louvre attached to the container, enabling the cross beams to be snapped into place with a wedge shape of the cross beam end or a hydraulic clamping device external to the container.

Abstract: A segmented mechanical lock for a container including arcuate segments 12, 14, 16 having upstanding pins 18, pivot ring 20 having tangential slots 22 overlies the segments and upon rotary motion moves them outwardly into a groove 48 locking lid 6 in position in vessel 4.

Abstract: A nuclear steam generator isolation dam (28) locking pin (36) is slidably mounted and spring (52) biased in an axial bore (42,44) of a body (40) press fit in a dam boss (32). The pin (36) is actuated by a lever (54) in a slot (54,58,62) for selective lock-in, lock-out and spring biased travel for seeking its keeper (27) in the wall (26) of the nozzle.

Abstract: A child-resistant molded plastic container lid for an open head container having resiliently biased locking members cooperating with locking teeth provided on the container.

Abstract: A tool which can be used to temporarily close cleanout holes in masonry construction and which can be securely anchored directly to the masonry wall.The present invention is essentially comprised of a substantially flat plate of rigid material. The plate of the present invention is configured such that it fully covers the cleanout holes for which it is designed. Furthermore, the planar surface of the plate is configured such that it provides an acceptable grout surface on the interior of the cleanout hole once it is filled. Securely attached to the plate is means for locking the plate into position within the cleanout hole and for securing the plate directly to the masonry wall in which the device is used. Various different locking mechanisms are within the scope of the invention.

Abstract: A closure for an inclined duct having an open upper end and defining downwardly extending passageway. The closure includes a cap for sealing engagement with the open upper end of the duct. Associated with the cap are an array of vertically aligned plug members, each of which has a cross-sectional area substantially conforming to the cross-sectional area of the passageway at least adjacent the upper end of the passageway. The plug members are interconnected in a manner to provide for free movement only in the plane in which the duct is inclined. The uppermost plug member is attached to the cap means and the cap means is in turn connected to a hoist means which is located directly over the open end of the duct.

Abstract: A safety closure for use in a flange in which the flange has an internal circumferential groove in the passageway therethrough, the closure being formed of a cylindrical body slidably receivable within the flange passageway, the body having a reduced diameter opening therethrough, a plurality of leaves slideably supported to the body, the outer ends of the leaf being receivable in the flange groove, an elastomeric gasket to seal the periphery of the body to the flange passageway, and a pressure relief member slidably received in the body passageway, the upper end of the pressure relief member being of enlarged diameter and received between opposed inner ends of the leaves when the leaves are outwardly positioned within the flange groove to thereby prevent the leaves from being removed from the groove, the pressure relief member being downwardly displaceable to an open position permitting fluid flow through the cylindrical body prior to permitting the leaf to be retracted thereby assuring release of pressure b

Abstract: A hatch assembly has an annular seat, a hatch cover and a plurality of latching units. Each latching unit has a slidably supported locking bolt movable generally radially inwardly with respect to the annular seat into a hatch cover locking position and generally radially outwardly into a hatch cover releasing position. In the hatch cover locking position at least one length portion of the locking bolt extends over the hatch cover for maintaining the hatch cover on the annular seat. Each latching unit further has a rotary crankshaft, an operating handle torque-transmittingly connected to the crankshaft for applying a locking torque and an opposite, releasing torque thereto; and a coupling mechanism for connecting the crankshaft with the locking bolt and for converting rotary motion of the crankshaft to linear motion of the locking bolt. The coupling mechanism has a spring for transmitting the locking torque from the crankshaft as a radially inwardly oriented resilient force to the locking bolt.

Abstract: A cap for a fuel tank includes a base member for structural support, a fuel-impervious material for providing a seal between the base member and an opening in the fuel tank, a contractible member extending through the base member for engaging and interior of the fuel tank (including a filling tube for the fuel tank, and a flexible member coupled to the base member and enclosing the extension of the contractible member and preventing leakage of fuel and/or associated vapors therethrough.

Abstract: An improved impact plug assembly is provided which will not become entangled with neighboring such assemblies when a plurality thereof is shipped or stored in containers prior to use to close apertures in a workpiece. The plug is of the type having a cooperating crossbar for locking the plug in place in the aperture to be closed, the crossbar being retained in diametrically opposed slots formed in the peripheral walls of said plug. The improvement comprises the provision of raised means such as dimples on the surface of the plug on each side of the crossbars to prevent projecting edges of crossbars of neighboring plugs in a storage bin from becoming inextricably entangled.