Abstract: The invention provides a fiberglass reinforced plastic pressure tank including a first tank section and a second tank section; a welded diffuser plate having and a weld guide disposed about a circumference of the diffuser plate and including first and second weld grooves; a first weld joint between the first weld groove and the first tank section; a second weld joint between the second weld groove and the second tank section; wherein the welded diffuser plate forms a hermetic seal in an exterior wall of the combined tank sections, and further wherein the welded diffuser plate seals the plastic tank sections together and contains the diffuser plate inside the welded plastic tank.

Abstract: A knockdown container A having a hook member 4 attached to the sleeve 2 such as to be rotatable in a plane parallel to the surface of the sleeve 2, and a receptacle portion 12 formed in the pallet 1 to retain the hook member 4. Alternatively, a knockdown container A having a hook member 4 attached to the sleeve 2 such that it is accommodated in a cut-out portion 21 formed in the sleeve 2.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a large vacuum chamber body that has been welded together. The chamber body may have a high emissivity coating on at least one surface therein. Due to the large size of the chamber body, the chamber body may be formed by welding several pieces together rather than forging the body from a single piece of metal. The pieces may be welded together at a location spaced from the corner of the body, which may be under the greatest stress during evacuation, to ensure that the weld, which may be the weakest point in the body, does not fail. At least one surface of the chamber body may be coated with a high emissivity coating to aid in heat transfer from incoming, heated substrates. The high emissivity coating may increase substrate throughput by lowering the time that may be needed to reduce the substrate temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bottom-discharging scrap bin and a dumping method thereof. The bottom-discharging scrap bin includes a bin body that has an upper end opening and a lower opening that is rotatably coupled to the bottom board by a door shaft to allow the bottom board to selectively close the lower end opening of the bin body. The lower end opening is fixable to the bottom board by a locking device. Handles are provided on the bin body for receiving forks of a fork lift to insert therein to lift the bin body. When the bin is full of scraps, the locking device is locked and the bottom board closes the lower end opening. To dump the scraps, the locking device is unlocked and the bottom board is rotated with respect to the lower end opening to be opened.

Abstract: A multimodal container includes a first shell having a base and a first wall coupled to the base, the first wall defining a first cavity and a first cavity opening general opposite of the base; a second shell having a second wall defining a second cavity and a second cavity opening; and a coupler selectively engaging the shells proximate the openings to join the second shell to the first shell alternately in one of a bottle mode and a cup mode, the bottle mode including the second shell extending away from the first shell with the coupler disposed therebetween forming a bottle and the cup mode including the second shell nested within the first cavity forming a double-walled cup.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a custom sized plastic tote lighter in weight than heretofore known custom sized plastic totes is provided. The method comprises separating an injection molded tote into upper and lower portions by cutting the injection molded tote. A sleeve or middle portion of plastic material is secured to the upper and lower portions of the injection molded tote to create a custom sized plastic tote of a desired height. Alternatively, portions of different injection molded totes may be used to create a custom sized plastic tote. The sleeve may be made from different materials and may be made of multiple pieces.

Abstract: A device housing includes a glass panel, a metal frame, and a housing body. The metal frame defines a plurality of through holes, and the glass panel is latched in the metal frame. The housing body includes a base and a reinforcement portion integrally formed together. The base surrounds the metal frame and the glass panel, and the reinforcement portion extends through the through holes of the metal frame and is bonded to the glass panel.

Abstract: A collecting cage has a front end to which at least one door is pivoted with the aid of a pivoting device. The cage also has at least three lateral walls. The pivoting device is adapted to pivot the door to an opened position and to a closed position thus covering at least part of it. The pivoting device is adapted to guide the door in an opened position to a direction parallel to a lateral wall and at a clearance therefrom for flanking the cage. The pivoting device includes at least two angle members connected to the door at a distance from each other and having a first portion protruding from the door and having a second portion in an angled position relative to the first portion, and at least two corresponding rails connected to a lateral wall.

Abstract: A carrying case comprises a housing having a bottom and a plurality of walls extending from the bottom thereof. A drawer is received by the housing when the carrying case is in a closed configuration. To move the carrying case from the closed configuration to an open configuration, the drawer is removed from the housing and rotated substantially ninety degrees relative to the housing such that the drawer extends substantially perpendicular to the housing when the carrying case is in the open configuration.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a large vacuum chamber body that has been welded together. The chamber body may have a high emissivity coating on at least one surface therein. Due to the large size of the chamber body, the chamber body may be formed by welding several pieces together rather than forging the body from a single piece of metal. The pieces may be welded together at a location spaced from the corner of the body, which may be under the greatest stress during evacuation, to ensure that the weld, which may be the weakest point in the body, does not fail. At least one surface of the chamber body may be coated with a high emissivity coating to aid in heat transfer from incoming, heated substrates. The high emissivity coating may increase substrate throughput by lowering the time that may be needed to reduce the substrate temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure vessel (1) for a high pressure press comprising at least a first sub-cylinder (4) and a second sub-cylinder (6), which are axially connected to form a cylinder body (2) for enclosing a high pressure medium, and a sealing arrangement arranged at the inner wall of the cylinder body for sealing the joint (3) between the first and the second sub-cylinder (4, 6) against leakage of the pressure medium. The sealing arrangement is comprising a ring shaped sealing band (18), a first circumferential protruding flange (30), which is arranged on the inner wall of the first sub-cylinder and which axially extends from the joint (3) and away from the second sub-cylinder (6), and a second circumferential protruding flange (32), which is arranged on the inner wall of the second sub cylinder (6) and which axially extends from the joint (3) and away from the first sub-cylinder (4).

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a custom sized plastic tote lighter in weight than heretofore known custom sized plastic totes is provided. The method comprises separating an injection molded tote into upper and lower portions by cutting the injection molded tote. A sleeve or middle portion of plastic material is secured to the upper and lower portions of the injection molded tote to create a custom sized plastic tote of a desired height. Alternatively, portions of different injection molded totes may be used to create a custom sized plastic tote. The sleeve may be made from different materials and may be made of multiple pieces.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transport container having a low weight. The transport container comprises a self-supporting first element (10), which is designed as an injection-molded plastic part and which has an inside (10b) and an outside (10a) and which encloses a first interior space (I1), and a second element (30), which lies against the first element (10) at least in some sections and which encloses a second interior space (l2). The second element (30) is arranged on the inside of the first element (10) so that the second interior space (l2) lies completely within the first interior space (I1).

Abstract: A four-sided, clam-shell-like container is formed from a preformed, rigid U-shaped cross-section. The U-shaped member has a base wall and opposing side walls. The base and side walls and the intersection of the base and side walls are rigid. The base wail has a thickness having a slot is formed therein. The slot extends longitudinally along a length of the base wall and is formed in an inner surface thereof into the thickness of the base wall. The slot defines base wall sections adjacent and connected to one another by a portion of the thickness of the base wail. The base wall portions and the side walls adjacent thereto are foldable inward along the slot so as to form a four-sided, generally rectangular shaped cross-section container such that ends of the side walls are near one another and are foldable outward for stacking and storing the U-shaped members.

Abstract: According to one aspect, an apparatus for storing temperature-sensitive goods is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a base and at least one side connected to the base. The base has a lower portion and an upper portion extending from the tower portion. The base and at least one side define a receptacle portion for receiving Temperature-sensitive goods, and the at least one side is configured to fold to substantially enclose the receptacle portion.

Abstract: A packing mechanism includes a plurality of first connecting members connecting end to end to form a polygon; and a plurality of sidewalls mounted on the first connecting members. Each first connecting member includes a main body, and a fixing portion mounted on an end of the main body. The main body defines at least two latching portions and at least one connecting portion. Each sidewall includes a base body and at least one positioning portion formed at an end of the base body, and the positioning portion latches with the connecting portion of the corresponding first connecting member. The fixing portion engages with one of the latching portions of an adjacent first connecting member; such that a volume of the packing mechanism is adjustable by engaging the fixing portion with another one of the latching portions of the adjacent first connecting members.

Abstract: An apparatus for separately containing fuel and an exhaust gas treatment fluid on a vehicle, such as an SCR reductant, includes a fuel tank having a perimeter wall and at least one end wall defining an internal space for containing fuel, a portion of the perimeter wall extending beyond the at least one end wall to form a rim defining with the at least one end wall a recess, and, a second vessel for containing the reductant or other treatment fluid having a shape conforming to the recess, the second vessel being supported in the recess.

Abstract: A plastic package uses a substrate and an overlay, where both the substrate and the overlay are of materials which can be recycled together, for example polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The plastic used for the overlay may be different from the plastic used for the substrate, provided that the plastics are of the same thermoplastic family, or are of types which are compatible for recycling together. A method of making the package includes the steps of: positioning the product on a vacuum-forming fixture; heating a first layer of thermoplastic, positioning it over the product, and applying a vacuum to the fixture to pull the first layer of thermoplastic onto the product; and thermally bonding the first layer and a second layer of recycling-compatible thermoplastic to each other with the product between them, so as to capture the product. Apparatus having lease two stations is provided to carry out the method and thereby produce the package.

Abstract: A reusable food storage container includes bottom and top members, each having first and second portions. Each bottom member first portion includes a bottom wall with opposed side walls and an end wall extending between the side walls and extending upwardly from the bottom wall. Each bottom member defines an open end opposite its outside end wall and an open top. The bottom member portions are selectively coupled together using tab and channel structures. The top member portions each include a top wall having opposed end walls with an outer side wall connecting the end walls and extending downwardly from the top wall. The top member portions are selectively connected using tab and channel structures. Each top member defines an open side opposite its respective outside side wall and an open bottom. The top portion includes a circumference slightly larger than that of the bottom portion, enabling a nesting attachment.

Abstract: One embodiment of a temporary wall for a rectangular liquid containment system comprises linear and corner panels. The linear panels comprise a rectangular body including a supporting foot apparatus that deploys from the outside surface of the body. A horizontal panel extends from the bottom of the panel inwardly for stability. The linear panels are joined in an overlapping configuration. The corner panels are pinned together at a hinge. An impermeable membrane is laid over a ground surface to be protected against spills and draped over the tops of the linear and corner panels. A metallic cap is placed over the top of the panels to secure the membrane.

Abstract: A carriage case, in which electronical parts are received for transportation, is provided as being capable of securely holding such parts therein and preventing them from being damaged and hampering dust from attaching on them with the removal of electrostatic charge and reducing gas detrimental to such parts to the minimum. The carriage case comprises: a case body having a base member and a cover member; and a sheet member that is made from an adhesive material of curable composition essentially consisting of component (A): a polyoxyalkylene based polymer having more than one alkenyl groups in one molecule, component (B): a compound having at least two hydrosilyl groups in one molecule and component (C): a hydrosilylation catalyst. The sheet member is applied on an inner bottom side surface of the base member and on the sheet member. The parts are attached so as to be securely positioned in the case.

Abstract: A multifunctional case includes a receiving member defining two parallel sliding grooves, and two supporting members. Each supporting member has a rail. In a first state, the supporting member and the receiving member cooperatively form a receiving space for receiving an electronic device. In a second state, each rail is slidably received in the sliding grooves causing the supporting members tilting the supporting member to support the electronic device.

Abstract: A modular beverage container includes a lower portion having a closed bottom and upstanding side wall that defines an interior area and open top. The beverage container includes an upper portion having a side wall defining an interior area and open bottom. The upper portion includes a spout extending through a closed upper section. The upper and lower portions include fasteners having complementary configurations so that upper and lower portions are selectively coupled together. The beverage container includes a divider member selectively coupled intermediate upper and lower portions. The divider member includes an annular rim and a center section with rim fasteners being situated on opposed sides of the rim and having configurations complementary to the fasteners of upper and lower portions, respectively.

Abstract: A can body for a two-piece can made of a laminated steel sheet, the laminated steel sheet containing a steel sheet and a copolyethylene terephthalate resin layer containing at least one member selected from the group consisting of isophthalic acid and cyclohexane dimethanol as a copolymer component in a proportion of 5 to 20 mol %, and having a crystallization temperature of 120° C. to 140° C. on at least one side of the steel sheet; and satisfying the following relationships: r1?r, 0.1?r1/R?0.25, and 1.5?h/(R?r)?4, wherein r1 represents the minimum radius of the can body, r represents the maximum radius of the can body, h represents the height of the can body, and R represents the radius of the laminated steel sheet having a circular shape before shaping whose weight is the same as that of the can body. The can body has a high strain level, and does not suffer from delamination and breakage of the resin layer.

Abstract: A housing for a hand-held electronic device is provided. The housing includes an extruded element having a length and a profile, the length corresponding to a distance that the extruded element extends in the direction of extrusion, and the profile corresponding to a cross-section of the element, which is perpendicular to the direction of extrusion. The housing further includes a cap, coupled to the extruded element, wherein the cap extends to cover substantial portions of two or more adjacent sides.

Abstract: A can model is provided for processed or non processed foods, for use by food companies or others. The model includes a three-piece can, which has a conical shape with a top and a bottom having different diameters, but within limits not to compromise rolling on flat surfaces and guides, minimizing friction between the external part of the cylindrical body with the finish or artwork while rolling. The can may also be stacked, since it is provided with different diameter top and bottom, which fit in each other when stacked.

Abstract: A removable storage device intended to be housed in a cavity of a form of packaging for transporting and/or storing radioactive materials, including several substructures movable relative to one another, positioned around a longitudinal axis, and defining multiple adjacent recesses for radioactive materials, together with means for deployment of the substructures including actuation means acting by shape collaboration on the substructures through a bearing surface having, in a section according to any plane passing through longitudinal axis, the shape of a segment inclined relative to this axis, such that displacement of actuation means in a first direction parallel to longitudinal axis causes a displacement of the substructures radially towards the exterior relative to longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A fluid-collecting container for receiving a siphoned-off fluid has a closed chamber for a solidifying agent. The chamber can be opened towards an internal space in the fluid-collecting container under external application of force. At least part of the chamber projects into the internal space in the fluid-collecting container. On the outer side of the container, the chamber is closed by an outer wall which can be pressed inwards, and the chamber is open towards the internal space in the fluid-collecting container by the outer wall being pressed in. The internal space continues to be closed to the outside in the region by the outer wall. The fluid-collecting container has a first and a second housing part which together form the internal space in the fluid-collecting container. The outer wall is formed integrally with a wall of the first housing part, the wall surrounding the outer wall.

Abstract: A package for enclosing a food product is provided. The package comprises a hollow body of a packaging laminate extending from a closed bottom end towards an upper end, and a top portion of a polymeric material being connected along its periphery to the upper end of the hollow body for closing the package, wherein the periphery of the top portion is defining a planar shape having a waist.

Abstract: An enclosure including at least one elongate, substantially planar wall member and at least one post member having at least one each channel, each at least one wall member having an edge which fits into at least one edge channel, the edge of the wall member having a plurality of spaced apart projections which extend from each side of the wall member, the edge channel having a pair of spaced apart, substantially parallel flanges between which the edge of a wall member is received and an abutment shoulder on at least one of the substantially parallel flanges in order to engage the projections on the wall member to allow passage thereof in a first direction but prevent passage in a second, opposite direction.

Abstract: A waterproof, shockproof container for a handheld electronic device is provided with a rectangular base including a top loop flange disposed along and spaced from edges, a loop gap between the flange and the edges of the base, four bottom L-shaped depressions at four corners of the base respectively, and threaded holes spaced along the gap wherein four of the threaded holes are through the depressions respectively; a rectangular waterproof loop member fitted in the loop gap and including bossed holes spaced along edges, and four L-shaped collision resistant members at four corners of the waterproof loop member respectively; a rectangular, hollow frame including a loop flange disposed along edges, and bossed threaded holes spaced along an inner surface of the flange; and a rectangular, hollow bumper member. The base, the frame, and the bumper member are releasably secured together.

Abstract: A shelving system having tubular frame members and plastic shelves, the shelves having frame receiving regions for receiving ends of the frame members. The shelves and frame members are connectable by insertion of the frame members into the frame receiving regions to form an openly configured, assembled shelving unit in which the shelves are connected to one another in vertically spaced relationship by the frame members. The shelving system has at least one closure member. The assembled shelving system and the at least one closure member both have an integrally molded connector structure. The integrally molded connector structures enable the at least one molded plastic closure member to be connected to the assembled shelving unit after the shelving unit has been assembled.

Abstract: A container having a container body extending between first and second opposed ends. The first end includes a dispensing means, the second end has a removable cap having a second end surface of the container and being connectable to the container by a connector spaced apart from a bottom of the second end surface. A method for opening the container comprising removing an annular frangible portion around a radius of a container body of the container, and removable separating end cap opposite a dispensing portion from the container such that the end cap forms a cup shape having an upright wall separating a bottom wall of the container and a connector for connecting to the container body for holding a portion of the contents of the container.

Abstract: A retail display apparatus has a transparent inner cylinder with a top. An outer sleeve surrounds a portion of the transparent inner cylinder and has a top such that a first part of the top of the outer sleeve is a first distance from the top of the transparent inner cylinder and a second part of the top of the outer sleeve is a second distance from the top of the transparent inner cylinder.

Abstract: A system is provided for the sealing of a thermoplastic weld, the system comprising: a first and second thermoplastic components; a channel disposed in opposing faces of the first and second thermoplastic components; a sealing member disposed within the channel sealing a joint between the opposing faces; and at least one thermoplastic weld joining the opposing faces proximate to the sealing member.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cargo container that is light weight, strong, which forms an ultraviolet light, weather/dust particle barrier and which controls the climate inside the cargo container to protect the integrity of the cargo.

Abstract: A crate includes a base and a plurality of walls including a front wall. The front wall is movable between a retracted, open position and a closed position. In some embodiments, the front wall includes a frame, a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is hingeably connected to the frame and the second portion is hingeably connected to the first portion.

Abstract: Herein describes, by example, a case structure that includes a first cover, a second cover and a first side frame. The second cover opposes the first cover. An internal space is formed between the first cover and the second cover. The first side frame is arranged between the first cover and the second cover. The first side frame has a reinforcing part and a strap holder part. The reinforcing part is arranged along each of a first side end part of the first cover and a second side end part of the second cover. The reinforcing part is connected to each of the first side end part and the second side end part. The strap holder part connects to an end part of the reinforcing part. The strap holder part is folded in an outward direction from the internal space.

Abstract: A device housing includes a glass plate and a plastic frame. The glass plate is received in the plastic frame. The glass plate forms a positioning surface in an edge. The plastic frame and the glass plate are integrally formed, thus the plastic frame connects the glass plate with no gap, and the plastic frame forms a connecting portion combined with the positioning surface.

Abstract: A roll-on, roll-off compartmentalized container developed for the construction industry and the method of utilizing the container. The present invention is concerned with a compartmentalized roll-off container for use on construction sites, especially for roofing projects, and designed to be delivered by a transport truck equipped to transport the container, such as a hoist truck, and roll the container off of the truck onto the ground. Additionally, the container includes various compartments to allow for delivery of new construction materials in certain compartments and removal of waste material and material to be recycled in the same or other compartments.

Abstract: A crate includes a base, a pair of opposed side walls extending upward from the base and a pair of opposed end walls extending upward from the base. The base includes a plurality of container support areas each defined by a rectangular perimeter defined by a plurality of vents.

Abstract: An insulation box includes: a case body with a receiving space and an opening, and a door board for covering the opening; wherein the door board includes stacked inner and outer boards, and springs are disposed therebetween to provide buffering and tightening effects. When the opening is covered by the door board for a signal test, the inner board can be properly adjusted to completely seal up the opening of the insulation box, thereby preventing signals from being lost.

Abstract: A garbage receptacle made of a plurality of side walls, where at least one side wall is connected to a hinge, which allows the side wall to fold outward, decreasing the resistance between the garbage bag and receptacle, making it less strenuous to remove the garbage bag. Built in obstructions block side walls from folding in or out too far and with the use of elastic and/or magnetic materials, the side walls return to their default upright positions. The position of the side walls can be controlled by hand, pedal or handle.

Abstract: A thermally insulating beverage holder that is easily customizable to include graphics, text, and/or photographs. The beverage holder comprises a lid, a base, a spine piece, and sleeve. The lid and base elements may be removably joined by the spine piece which holds the two elements in place and provides the proper spacing. The ends of the sleeve may be inserted into slots on either side of the spine piece with the lid and base fitting over the top and bottom edges of the sleeve, respectively. When the lid, base, spine piece, and sleeve are assembled, they define an interior cavity where a beverage container may be inserted.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biomedical device for the distribution or containment of biological substances comprising at least two components assembled each other with an adhesive composition comprising a mixture of an acrylic adhesive composition and an epoxy adhesive composition, and particularly thermal or piezoelectric ejecting devices, and biochip microarray.

Abstract: A portable reservoir frame having a number of interlocking panels secured by a plurality of interleaved knuckle members is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an assemblable and disassemblable, and the upper corner reinforcing member (E1) includes an inclined coupling rib (e1) coupling the vicinity of the end of the upper horizontal flange to the vicinity of the upper end of the endwise vertical side plate portion, and wherein the lower end of the inclined coupling (rib) is positioned close to an endwise vertical side plate portion side of a lower horizontal rib (3e1?) of a horizontal portion 3e1 included in a fitting block member (B1). This configuration allows the short wall members (3) and thus the container formed into a box shape to be increased in strength and rigidity.

Abstract: A housing includes a first section and a second section. The first section is made of metal. The first section includes two opposite first sidewall and a first connecting panel connecting the first sidewall. The second section is made of plastic. The second section is integrally molded on the first sidewalls. Each first sidewall defines a number of retaining holes, the second section has a number of retaining pins, and each retaining pin is retained in the retaining hole to fix the first section to the second section.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a multipurpose plastic bottle made in one reusable piece which is provided with the means for conversion to objects which may be kept by the user. It comprises an upper belt and a lower belt formed by pairs of circular rings connected round the whole profile of the bottle with the connection of both pairs of rings defined by a cutting guide for separating the bottle in an upper section, a mid section and a lower section. The multipurpose plastic bottle which is the object of the invention belongs to the technical sector of plastics, specifically to the plastic industry relating to manufacture of bottles designed to hold liquids for mass distribution and consumption. The products to be bottled are soft drinks, sodas, drinking water, cooking oils and domestic cleaning products.

Abstract: It is disclosed an angular load support (30) having three sides (32, 34, 36), which are substantially orientated perpendicular to each other and define a first support wall (32), a second support wall (34) and a base (36) for storing the goods (42) in stacks, wherein at least one of the sides (32-36) comprises at least one recess (43) being adapted to removably receiving a fixing bar (38, 40) or to allow reaching through of a separation device (52) of an automatic picking unit (90), or wherein the fixing bars (38, 40) can be mounted variably to the support walls (32-36) by means of magnetic holding elements. (FIG.