Abstract: A Medical Waste Segregation Apparatus and Method for segregating medical waste at the point of disposal within a medical facility in preparation for further segregated disposal outside the facility. The medical waste device is divided in half by a vertical plane extending through the mid point thereof and with color coding; i.e., one half red and one half neutral, for easy recognition by busy medical staff to deposit red medical waste in the red sector at the point of generation of such waste, whereby cost savings are available for recyclable general waste in the form of cost avoidance as well as seeking to eliminate commingling of general waste inadvertently with medical waste, to achieve decreased disposal cost and increased opportunity for cost avoidance.

Abstract: A separable container apparatus for providing a convenient means of storing food products. The separable container apparatus includes containers each having an open top, a bottom wall, and a peripheral side wall assembly securely and integrally attached to and extending upwardly from the bottom wall with the containers being detachably connected to one another to essentially form a single structure having a plurality of storage compartments; and also includes lids being removably attached to any combination of attached containers.

Abstract: A compartmentalized trash can for sorting and storing different kinds of recyclables. A plurality of partitions are disposed in, and divide, a container into a plurality of sub-chambers. A lid is hingedly attached to, and selectively opens and closes the container. An apparatus opens the lid by use of a foot of a user. A liner bag removably lines the container and is defined by a peripheral flange, and includes a plurality of sub-liner bags that are formed together as one piece, with each sub-liner bag lining an associated sub-chamber. Each sub-liner bag is defined by a flange. The flanges of adjacent sub-liner bags are common, and solely by themselves, without any other attachments, attach the plurality of sub-liner bags to each other. The flanges of the plurality of sub-liner bags are divided lengthwise by perforations.

Abstract: A Medical Waste Segregation Apparatus and Method for segregating medical waste at the point of disposal within a medical facility in preparation for further segregated disposal outside the facility. The medical waste device is divided in half by a vertical plane extending through the mid point thereof and with color coding; i.e., one half red and one half neutral, for easy recognition by busy medical staff to deposit red medical waste in the red sector at the point of generation of such waste, whereby cost savings are available for recyclable general waste in the form of cost avoidance as well as seeking to eliminate commingling of general waste inadvertently with medical waste, to achieve decreased disposal cost and increased opportunity for cost avoidance.

Abstract: A waterproof fly fishing fly box is disclosed including a central base member, a top cover and a bottom cover. The top and bottom covers affix to the central base member so that, when closed, the top cover and central base member define a first internal environment therebetween. Similarly, when the bottom cover is closed, the bottom cover and central base member define a second internal environment. The fly fishing fly box further includes a first and second closed cell foam layers affixed to and covering substantially all of a top surface and bottom surface, respectively, of the central base member. The first and second foam layers serve to fix the flies within the first and second internal environments, and to ensure a tight seal of the first and second internal environments against water from the surrounding environment.

Abstract: A sealable multicompartment container comprises a first inner compartment surrounded by a second compartment in the form of an annular trough, both compartments having upper edges for sealing with a closure lid and being joined by a folded wall member pliable to permit unfolding, thereby extending the container depth and merging the two compartments.

Abstract: An integrated laundry basket and hamper includes a solid rectangular structure having integral vertical sidewalls formed of a preferably resilient material, such as plastic polymer, and including therewith, for purposes of aeration, a multiplicity of apertures exhibiting an aesthetic geometry. Internally of the solid rectangular structure, there are provided a plurality of co-parallel tracks proportioned for the slidable receipt of substantially vertical partition panels to thereby provide selectively different internal compartments to the hamper/laundry basket for purposes of pre-separation, at the time of insertion of an article of clothing into the hamper, in accordance with any one of a number of criteria. The inventive hamper/laundry basket is also optionally provided with a snap-fittable cover which is particularly useful when the laundry basket is employed as a hamper, as opposed to use as a laundry basket. Upon removal of such the snap-fittable cover, laundry may easily be inserted or removed.

Abstract: A container for pencil-like items and booklet-like items and having a symbolic person-like shape. The container has substantially identical externally-shaped top and bottom planar members, each having a head portion, a body portion, two spaced-apart leg portions and two arm portions. The leg portions and arm portions extend longitudinally downwardly in spaced-apart parallel relationship with respect to the body portion.

Abstract: A microwave steam tray is made of a thermo-formed co-polymer polypropylene quality food grade plastic. The microwave steam tray comprises a plastic container having a dish portion and a connected lid. The dish portion includes a bottom surface with four sidewalls extending therefrom to define a dish interior. A plurality of ribs are raised from the bottom surface to provide a cooking plane. Steam channels are formed between the ribs. The ribs extend radially from a moisture reservoir positioned within the dish interior. The moisture reservoir includes a retaining wall having a cup portion formed within the retaining wall. Recesses are formed within the retaining wall. Liquid based food products may be placed in the moisture cylinder during cooking. Steam generated from the moisture reservoir easily travels down the radial steam channels.

Abstract: A container is provided which includes a closed compartment which is formed by a stay wet tray and a cover. The stay wet tray covers a cavity formed in a base. The base includes projecting portions and recesses for supporting and shaping artists' brushes and the stay wet tray facilitates storage of wet palettes, partially completed art work and paper. The cover includes projecting portions which prevent unwanted curling and drying of sheets of paper which are placed on the stay wet tray. A flange around the base adjacent to the cover provides holes for storing brushes.

Abstract: A beverage cooler for holding beverage containers and fluid therein. The beverage cooler includes a container with a base and a perimeter side wall upwardly extending around the base of the container. The perimeter side wall terminates at an upper edge defining an upper opening into the container. The container has a dividing wall therein which has an interior face. The perimeter side wall and the interior face of the dividing wall define a reservoir with a open top which is designed for holding a fluid therein. The container has a spigot in fluid communication with the reservoir and outwardly extending from the perimeter side wall of the container. The dividing wall has a top face having a pair of bores therein. Each of the bores of the dividing wall has a holding sleeve inserted therein adapted for holding a stack of beverage containers therein.

Abstract: A waste container system comprising: at least one enclosed treatment carts including a plurality of wheels disposed therefrom for rolling the treatment cart, wherein the treatment carts have at least one sealed door to allows waste to be placed inside the treatment carts wherein at least one of the treatment carts is capable of being treated by a treatment process without having to first empty the contents of the treatment cart prior to the treatment process; and a transport container capable of being transported by a tractor trailer with an open top side and at least one opening in a side wall covered by a door wherein the transport container is capable of receiving one or more treatment carts through the opening.In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, a treatment cart is capable of being treated by a autoclave process, or a microwave process or a chemical sterilization process.

Abstract: A two-part hinged carrying case having a first and a second part. First and second molded foam inserts formed from electrically non-conductive resilient foam are positioned, respectively, within the first and second part of the two-part hinged carrying case. The first molded foam insert includes a number of two-part cavities formed therein and open to a first insert surface. Each of the two-part cavities has a first cavity open to the first insert surface having a first diameter less than a diameter of a battery to be inserted therein and a depth greater than one-half a length of the battery to be inserted therein and a second cavity concentrically oriented with the first cavity and in connection with the first cavity. The second cavity has a second diameter at least one-quarter inch less than the first diameter and a depth greater than a positive pole protrusion of the battery to be inserted therein.

Abstract: A cover for a freezing counter includes two reciprocably pivotable oblong profile elements, and a heat emitting element and a drain along one of the profile elements.

Abstract: A temperature insulated lunch box having an upwardly open heated food chamber and an upwardly open unheated food chamber. A cover closes the food chambers. The heated food chamber has a nestable container having a closure. The lunch box includes an electrical circuit including a heating element which is optionally a radiant heating element, a battery, a switch controlling power to the heating element, an externally accessible connector for receiving AC power and a power converter which charges the battery from the AC source. The lunch box has a downwardly open chamber located beneath the food chambers. The downwardly open chamber contains legs which fold out to support the lunch box on an environmental surface, and a tray having pockets for storing cloths and retainers for retaining flatware. The tray is releasably held to the walls of the downwardly open chamber by a spring biased fastener.

Abstract: A gift box includes a housing with a lid, the housing having a top formed with an opening, a decoration container arranged within the housing, a decoration fitted inside the decoration container, a curtain mounted on the decoration container, and means for opening the curtain and moving up the decoration to go through the opening, whereby a flower will rise from the decoration container, and a music will be produced through a loudspeak when the keyboard is operated as instructed by the information shown in the display, thereby making the receiver feel the deep sincerity of the sender.

Abstract: An opening is defined within the bottom surface of the box portion of the tool case. A plastic panel recessed on the top and bottom faces to accommodate tools and components therefor is secured within the box portion. The top face of the panel is accessed in a conventional manner via a lid pivotably connected to the box portion, and the bottom face of the panel is accessed via a "butterfly" door pivotably connected to the bottom surface of the box portion. The butterfly door and the lid are secured to the box portion by a common securing means adapted to release one of either the butterfly door or the lid without releasing the other. The butterfly door is configured to pivot from a closed position where the butterfly door is flush with the bottom surface of the box portion, to an open position where the butterfly door is rotated away from the bottom surface of the box portion to provide access to the items stored within the bottom section of the tool case.

Abstract: A serving container for an elongated food product and a condiment has a conduit formed by a sidewall having an upper sidewall region, which forms an open top, and a lower sidewall region. A condiment container is aligned with and affixed to the lower sidewall region, and has a container rim with leading and rim trailing edges. The condiment container is sealed by a sealing sheet which peelably engages the container rim, having leading and sheet trailing edges which respectively engage the leading and rim trailing edges. A tab attached to the sheet leading edge extends over the sealing sheet and is superimposed over the sheet trailing edge. The tab is maintained in close proximity to the rim trailing edge such that, when the tab is pulled, the pull on the sealing sheet is substantially parallel to the container rim, allowing the sealing sheet to be removed without dislodging a food product contained in the conduit.

Abstract: Beverage cans often are stored or transported in surroundings which are not hygienic. The result is that a beverage can may reach the end user in a condition, which is not only unattractive but is also unhygienic. The invention provides a cover for assisting in overcoming this problem and, if required, providing additionally or alternatively a promotional advantage. Such as a cover for a dispensing opening of a beverage can includes a disc and an attachment area associated with the disc for attaching the disc removably to a beverage can for closing off the dispensing opening of the beverage can. The invention also is directed to a method for applying the cover to a beverage can.

Abstract: A lunch holder for holding a food product and a beverage container includes a cover section and a base section. A base divider separates the base section into a food product compartment and a beverage container compartment including a container receiving area shaped to receive a generally cylindrical container. The beverage container compartment further includes a recessed portion disposed below the container receiving area for collecting condensation falling from the cylindrical beverage container and which is further shaped to receive a rectangular beverage container. The lunch holder also includes an inner lid which covers the food product compartment.

Abstract: A flat tablet case (A) is assembled by joining together a bottom half case (30) having the shape of a rectangular tray and a top half case (10) having the shape of a rectangular tray. A plurality of studs (21 to 25) are formed on the inner surface of the top half case (10), and a plurality of sockets (41 to 45) are formed on the inner surface the bottom half case (30). A hinged cap (50) is formed integrally with the bottom half case (30) in a section of the side wall (31) excluding corners. The hinged cap (50) is provided on its opposite side surfaces with projections (53, 54) which are engaged with and disengaged from cap holding structures (35, 36) formed on the bottom half case (30).

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus permitting at least one hydrating liquid to be maintained in isolation and, when desired, permitting thorough release of the hydrating liquid. In particular, the self-contained hydrating system comprises a releasable seal for isolating hydrating liquid which can be progressively unsealed to release the hydrating liquid. The unsealing process involves an "unpeeling" of the releasable seal and, thus, does not involve breaking or rupturing of the seal material. In this manner, the hydrating liquid is made accessible but is never exposed to broken or ruptured sealing material. The self-contained hydrating system can be manufactured using existing equipment and techniques and can subsequently be easily associated with a separate device requiring hydration when desired.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a multi-layer lidding film and a package with the lidding film heat-sealed thereto as a cover. The multi-layer film comprises: 1) a support layer, such as polyester, 2) a non-crosslinked amorphous acrylic interface layer, and 3) an outer copolyester heat seal layer. The acrylic interface layer advantageously limits the peel strength of the heat seal, making it easy for consumers to open the lidded package while still provides heat seal reliability and allowing the film to be heat-sealed to the package.

Abstract: A food service container comprises a tray and a lid preferably composed of a leak-resistant, absorptive moldable material such as molded fiber. The tray has a first body portion and a first rim encompassing and projecting laterally outwardly from the first body portion. The first body portion has a primary food storage compartment and at least one beverage cup holding pocket. The beverage cup holding pocket forms resilient, deflectable side wall sections allowing the pocket to firmly hold beverage cups of different sizes. The lid is hingedly mounted to the tray. The lid includes a second body portion and a second rim encompassing and projecting laterally outwardly from the second body portion. The lid is moveable between an open position and a closed position. When the lid is in the closed position, the lid covers the primary food storage compartment.

Abstract: An apparatus for sealing and maintaining a desired temperature of a sample holder includes a non-deformable support, a deformable diaphragm secured to the lower surface of the support and a thermal regulable heater in thermal connection with the diaphragm. The apparatus can be positioned above the upper surface of a sample holder and, upon inflation of the diaphragm, a seal is formed between the diaphragm and the sample holder. When the thermoregulable heating element is activated, the sample holder is maintained at the desired temperature. The temperature can be coordinately regulated with a block heater that heats the underside of the sample holder.

Abstract: A pocket size portable pill box with dual rounded bottom compartments with said compartments subdivideable by the user and with said compartments closed by snap action of a lid to form individual small compartments; said pill box further equipped with a removable filling means and means to changeably label the desired contents of each compartment. Some embodiments of the invention further having a make-up kit, a computer, or an audible alarm mounted on one surface of the boxlike unit.

Abstract: A container closure for a container with a cover and a base. The cover includes a sidewall and a rim coupled to the sidewall. The rim includes a depression that takes the place of a male closure component. The base includes a sidewall and an opening in the sidewall for receiving the rim depression. The rim depression and receiving opening provide a snap-fit closure to releasably connect the cover and base.

Abstract: A molded thermoplastic multiple part container having a plurality of individual containers arranged about a central longitudinal axis to form fractional portions of the multiple part container and locking structure integral with the sidewalls of each individual container for locking together the individual containers about the central longitudinal axis to form a unitary multiple part container.

Abstract: A commercial trash bin (26) is fitted with a commercial trash bin lid (22), which has an opening in the front (23). A variety of interchangeable insert plates (80, 102, 140), may be mounted onto the lid to cover the opening. An insert plate (102) may be fixedly attached to the lid to completely close the opening, such that the lid may be used as a standard commercial trash bin lid. The insert plate (102) may alternatively be hinged to the lid and be spring-biased into a closed position. A user may push on the lid to rotate it open for inserting small objects into the bin without having to lift the full lid. Insert plates (80, 140) provide separate apertures, either for recyclable bottles and cans. Chutes (150) may be provided to direct material input through the opening (23), and a rain hood (160) may be mounted onto the lid to prevent rain from entering the opening.

Abstract: A toolbox assembly comprising a storage box, a tool tray, and a toolbox. The tool tray has a tray floor and a plurality of tray walls extending up from the tray floor. The tray walls and tray floor define first and second separate storage compartment regions for storage of articles placed therein. The tray walls further define a storage box receiving chamber above the first storage compartment region. The tray is configured for supporting the storage box within the storage box receiving chamber and spaced above the tray floor. The storage box is sized and configured for covering the first storage compartment region when the storage box is received in the storage box receiving chamber. The toolbox has a toolbox floor and a plurality of toolbox sidewalls extending up from the toolbox floor and defining a tray receiving chamber. The toolbox is shaped and configured for supporting the tray within the tray receiving chamber and spaced above the toolbox floor.

Abstract: A novelty article for storing small loose items employs a modified musical recording tape cartridge storage case which may contain an insert cart displaying a favorite recording artist of the user. The modified case includes a lid defined by a main front wall and an auxiliary back wall interconnected to and spaced from an end portion of the main front wall by a pair of side walls and an end wall so as to define a pocket along one end of the lid, and a body defined by an end wall and a pair of side walls and a main front wall connected to and extending outwardly from the end wall and connected to and extending between the side walls. The main back wall is relieved so as to define a void at an open end of the body. With the lid and body disposed in a closed position relative to one another, the auxiliary back wall of the lid lies in the void in a coplanar relationship with the main back wall of the body and the end wall of the lid closes the open end of the body.

Abstract: A cover effective to releasably seal a multiwell container, such as a microtitration plate, is disclosed. The cover contains a pad, fashioned from a flexible polymer sheet, and a plurality of resiliently compressible ridges formed on the sheet. The ridges are deformable, such that application of pressure applied to the cover is effective to form a fluid-tight seal between the pad and the well openings. The ridges extend from the pad sufficiently to break the seal upon release of the pressure.

Abstract: A baby bottle carrier is constructed of a container with a plurality of interconnected compartments having a complementary cross section and shape corresponding to a bottle adapted to being received therein. A lid, detachably mounted to the container, closes each of the compartments. Cup shaped spacers are detachably secured to an underside of the lid to project into the compartments and abut against baby bottles of various sizes to insure that they are securely held in place, even when the carrier is moved from one location to another. Further in accordance with the invention, the baby bottle carrier is placed within a flexible closable bag with a shoulder strap and outwardly folding flap to close the bag.

Abstract: An arrangement of a rear lid or the like on the body frame of a motor vehicle, particularly for vehicles with a storable roof structure, with a pivoted mounting of the rear lid by which the rear lid can be swung up into an erect loading position around an axis which extends close to one of its ends, providing accessibility to a two-part storage-space region through an opening in the frame which is freed when the rear lid is swung up, a part of the cress-section of the frame opening being associated with each of the two storage-space regions. In order that relatively easy accessibility to both storage space regions can be assured when the rear lid is swung up, the rear lid can be moved by a slide-swing mounting on the body frame into a loading position in which the partial cross-sections of the frame opening are conveniently accessible only from one side of the erected rear lid.

Abstract: An insulated beverage box is provided which is compatible with standard golf cart baskets and is designed to minimize problems of poor fit and excessive movement of current beverage box designs. The beverage box provides a plurality of chambers for the storage of various beverages and provides an accessible spigot for the dispensing of liquid beverages.

Abstract: A portable box for containing V8 video tapes, comprising a substantially rectangular box body, a cover body corresponding to the box body and integrally connected therewith, a hanging hook disposed on a front face of the box body and a fastening hook disposed on a front face of the cover body. The box body has an upper edge formed with a horizontal frame section and a vertical frame section. The cover body has a lower edge which is formed with a horizontal frame section adapted to engage with the horizontal frame section of the box body to achieve waterproof and humidity-proof effect. A partitioning plate is disposed in the box body so as to partition the same into compartments for separately containing and confining the video tapes and avoid shaking thereof. The fastening hook is adapted to engage with the hanging hook and the hanging hook is adapted to hang on the waist or a belt of a user.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a tool box apparatus that is used to carry and store the tools and equipment that are commonly used by individuals who plaster or drywall. The tool box apparatus of the present invention includes a first wall that is parallel to a second wall, an opened top and an enclosed bottom. The first portion includes a plurality of parallel slots for receiving and maintaining blades that are used by drywallers. The second portion includes a compartment that is used for storing other commonly used items by individuals who drywall. This second portion can be provided with a cover or lid.

Abstract: A work box comprises a central box unit and two lateral box units. Each of the box units has a bottom wall, a front end wall, a rear end wall, two opposing lateral side walls, and adjacent surfaces of complementary shape so that when the work-box is closed it forms an essentially solid block. Guide means of the work-box is arranged between the central box unit and the lateral box units, respectively. The bottom wall of the central box unit comprises downwardly inclined slanted wall portions, with the contour of the central box unit essentially corresponding to a triangular prism. The central box unit opens in an upward direction and has a lower edge defined by the slanted wall portions of its bottom wall, which faces in a downward direction. The upper edges of the front end, rear end, and side walls of the lateral box units define a plane that is parallel to the slanted wall portions of the central box unit.

Abstract: A pair of elongate, segmented gripping members are carried by the lifting member of a refuse collection vehicle. Each of the gripping members includes an inner arm movably carried by the lifting member and an outer arm movably extending from the inner arm. The gripping members are movable between a retracted position in which the inner arms extend in generally opposite directions, fore and aft along the side of the vehicle, and an extended position in which the inner arms extend in generally the same direction laterally outward from the vehicle. Each outer arm is inwardly movable relative the respective inner arm to draw a container into the embrace of the gripping members. A pair of elongate flexible members engage the container to supplement the grip of the gripping members.

Abstract: Lunch holder having first and second sections which are hingedly connected together along one side thereof in clamshell fashion, a divider which separates one of the sections into a plurality of compartments for holding different food products, and a lid which is hingedly connected to the one section along a second side thereof for movement between covering and uncovering positions relative to the compartments. In one presently preferred embodiment, the two container sections, the divider and the lid are fabricated as a unitary structure of a semi-rigid plastic material.

Abstract: A commercial trash bin assembly includes a large commercial trash bin. The commercial trash bin is fitted with a commercial trash bin lid, which has an opening in the front. A user may select from a variety of interchangeable inserts, one of which is mounted onto the lid and received into the opening. One type of insert is fixedly attached to the lid and completely closes the opening. The lid is then used as a standard commercial trash bin lid. Another type of insert is hinged to the lid and is spring-biased into a closed position, but can be opened to insert small objects through the opening without having to lift the full lid. Yet another type of insert provides separate apertures, either for recyclable bottles and cans, for example, or to more evenly distribute the recyclable materials. Arrangements may be provided inside of the commercial trash bin to segregate different recyclable materials.

Abstract: A waste container is designed to accommodate sorting of waste in a plurality of basic categories, such as recyclables, compostables, and terminal wastes. The container is constructed from a plurality of individual components which may be assembled for use. The container includes a floor supported large receptacle which supports a hollow shell having a closable lid. One or more smaller receptacles are supported within the shell overlying the larger opening. The shell and smaller receptacles are configured to provide a passageway therebetween to allow direct access to the larger receptacle without disturbing the container's assembled relationship.

Abstract: A portable container is disclosed with a pivotal compartment which may be accessed when a cover of the portable container is in an open and a closed position. The compartment is pivotally secured to a side section of the container bottom. The interior of the pivotal compartment may be accessed through a top and bottom wall of the cover section.

Abstract: A method and system comprising a sewing machine spare parts kit having a base comprising a plurality of compartments and a lid which, in one embodiment of the invention, is hingeably secured to the base. The kit also comprises a plurality of order record forms. The order record form has a plurality of record areas with indicia of part number, part name, and order quantity. The plurality of record areas are arranged in the same order that the spare parts are arranged in the kit. The order record members and kit facilitate identifying the spare parts which are housed in the kit as well as the quantity of spare parts to be maintained in each compartment of the kit. The order record form may be provided in the form of a postcard or alternatively, it may be provided in full scale such that it replicates in full scale the compartments in the kit, thereby making it easy for a service technician to reference, identify, order and use the spare parts in the kit.

Abstract: A cosmetic organizer has a lower tray and an upper cover. The upper cover has an upper rim hinged to the lower tray. The upper rim has an erect annular wall. A relatively flexible upper shell overlays and is mounted flush on the erect annular wall. Thus, the shell has a soft feel but maintains an erect shape.

Abstract: Lunch holder having first and second sections which are hingedly connected together along one side thereof in clamshell fashion, a divider which separates one of the sections into a plurality of compartments for holding different food products, and a lid which is hingedly connected to the one section along a second side thereof for movement between covering and uncovering positions relative to the compartments. In one presently preferred embodiment, the two container sections, the divider and the lid are fabricated as a unitary structure of a semi-rigid plastic material.

Abstract: A storage box includes a housing, which has a top wall, a bottom wall, a right side wall, a left side wall and a rear wall, and a storage assembly which is disposed removably in the housing for confining articles therein. The storage assembly includes a pair of left and right plates positioned against the left and right side walls. Each of the left and right plates has a top side, a bottom side, a front side, a rear side, a guiding rail extending along the front side, the top side and the rear side, and inwardly projecting racks spaced vertically from one another. Each rack of the left plate is aligned horizontally with a corresponding one of the racks of the right plate. A top plate is disposed between the left and right plates and has two opposite end portions secured detachably to the left and right plates. A flexible sliding door is placed between the left and right plates and has two opposite ends that engage slidably the guiding rails.

Abstract: A holder used to provide scalpels for use during a surgical operation, and to dispose of scalpels after use. A number of scalpels are held in separated positions to be easily grasped when needed. The holder includes a cover for the blade ends of the scalpels, and a retractable cover for the handle ends. Each scalpel rests readily gripped on edge in its individual compartment. Adhesive pads-are optionally used to secure the holder in fixed location on an instrument tray during the operation.

Abstract: An ovoid container which has two concave halves each with an open end and a closed end. As the open ends of the two halves are connected, the closed container takes on an egg or ovoid shape. The open ends are connected by combining an annular rib of one open end with an annular groove of the other open end. The two closed ends of the concave halves are joined by a press fit of protruding stubs from one closed end into corresponding depressions of the other closed end to form an egg cup that can also be used in a container for collecting eggs.

Abstract: A compartmented waste receptacle for segregating unrecyclable trash and recyclable paper. The receptacle has a main body and a secondary body releasably fixed to the main body. A spacing between the bottom walls of the secondary body and the main body defines a volume in which the recyclable paper is stored. A spacing between the secondary body and main body front walls define a chute leading to the recyclable paper storage volume. The main body and secondary body are adapted to be emptied independently.