Abstract: A liquified gas tank overfill protection system for use in a tank having a hermetically sealed chamber. The overfill protection system includes a shroud mounted in the chamber in a spaced relationship to the interior side of the chamber. The shroud divides the chamber into a plurality of spatially normally communicating portions. Preferably, the shroud has a generally elongated concave downward shape.

Abstract: A carrier device is supported on the hip of a wearer in order to hold and carry an infant or toddler. The carrier device has a wide belt that encircles and adjustably fits on the waist o the wearer, and the belt has a pouch adjacent one hip of the wearer. A hollow shell including a shell body and a removable lid is received in the pouch to form a platform on which the child sits and to provide a storage space for auxiliary care products or other items. The shell has curved side walls which diverge upwardly and outwardly from a crescent-shaped bottom wall at small obtuse angles. Reinforcing webs support a central portion of the lid which is crescent-shaped and a rib and registration tabs are provided to seat the lid on the shell body. The lid is centrally creased to have upwardly and outwardly flared wings. The lid is canted at a small acute angle so that, with its shape and orientation, the supported child is urged toward the wearer's torso.

Abstract: The invention provides a container and a method which includes substantially encasing a long thin pile of meat in a separator sheet defining a meat packet. Meat packets filled with a similar meat or a preselected combination of meats are placed, on edge, in groups into a container. Rigid members are placed between groups of packets of similar meat packet type. The container has sides which define an angle. The rigid members have edges which define a similar angle such that the rigid members are kept from falling over in the container in a self-locking way. The method minimizes the tendency of the meat packets to sag in the container by pressing the meat packets against an end wall of the container via one of the rigid members thereby imparting stress to the meat packets. The self locking of the rigid members tend to maintain the stress.

Abstract: A clothes hamper includes rotatable partition walls which divide the hamper into subcompartments of differing capacities according to the amount of clothing in that subcompartment. A conventional hamper may be divided with a free standing insert placed in the hamper compartment and comprising a rear wall to which one or more partition walls are rotatably secured. The insert comprises thermoplastic corrugated sheets having longitudinal cells. A U-shaped wire hinge is inserted in a corresponding cell at opposing ends of the partition wall and rear wall, the hinge having bulbus thermoplastic ends for interference fit with the corrugation cell walls to frictional and rotatably secure the legs of the hinge in place.

Abstract: A container having a plurality of compartments for screws and the like is defined by a box having side walls and end walls leaving faces at right angles to the side and end walls open. Inside the box is inserted a convoluted or castillated divider sheet separating the box transversely into a plurality of separate compartments together with a divider plate parallel to the open faces and separating the compartments into upper and lower sections. The side and end walls each have outwardly extending flanges lying in the plane of the open face so that a door can slide over the flanges with channels at either edge of the door to hold the door in place. A handle is located on one side wall for carrying the container.

Abstract: A compartmentalized transport container includes a generally rectangular transport box and lid, the box having two side walls, front and rear walls and a base wall, each of the walls connected along edges thereof such that an open-topped box is formed having outer and inner surfaces. A plurality of generally upright box ribs are formed on at least two of the side walls and front and rear walls on the inner surface of the box, the box ribs extending generally perpendicular to the base wall of the box. For insertion into the transport box, at least one generally rectangular storage compartment is provided having two side walls, front and rear walls and a base wall, the side walls, front and rear walls and base wall connected along edges thereof such that the generally rectangular storage compartment is formed having outer and inner surfaces and being of a size and shape to fit within the transport box.

Abstract: A storage box for documents, files or the like, and having a generally rectangular body (2) with one open side for access which is sloped or angled, relative to the opposite side. Three of the side edges of the opening are also inwardly flanged, and a slightly smaller lid (4) of co-operating shape is hinged to the fourth edge (6) or to the edge of an insert (30) which divides the interior into sections. The insert may divide the interior into two or more such sections depending on the application.

Abstract: A tool box having a plurality of trays stackable therein provides a snug fit for each of the trays located therein so as to prevent any lateral movement of the trays as the tool box is moved. Further, a topmost tray engages the lid of the tool box when the lid is closed, thereby preventing any vertical movement of the trays as the tool box is moved. In this manner, the contents of each compartment of each tray remain in place even if the tool box is dropped as long as the lid does not open. Two latches on the front of the tool box prevent the lid from opening as the tool box is moved about.

Abstract: An improved medication dispensing and control assembly is disclosed in which a carton has sidewalls defining a medication dispensing opening, which carton has a bendable top wall connected to the sidewalls in such a manner as to allow the top wall to move between a position closing the medication opening and opened positions allowing removal of medication from the cartons. A frame is removably attached to the top wall so as to maintain planarity of the top wall to thereby facilitate carton opening and closing and maintaining the top wall portion in a closed condition and to resist any undesired bending thereof.

Abstract: An article delivery box for accommodating long articles includes an outer box having a bottom portion, which is formed to include through-holes, and upper side which is open, and a bottom-rest member laid upon a bottom surface of the outer box and formed to have projections that penetrate the through-holes and holding portions for holding lower ends of the articles. An article supply method using this article delivery box includes the steps of supplying article delivery boxes to continuous supplying units for supplying the article delivery boxes to the prescribed working location one box at a time, retaining and positioning the articles relative to the bottom-rest member of the article delivery box by a box supply member having a positioning member for performing positioning by acting upon the projections of the: bottom-rest member, and successively extracting articles by article extracting units after the articles have been positioned and retained.

Abstract: A collapsible structure for maintaining articles in a stabilized condition and a method of making same. The structure comprises an integral blank of bendable material having pre-cut lines formed therein, fold lines formed thereon. Portions of the blank are interconnected into a generally flat collapsed position, and it is bendable into an open position to define a plurality of article receiving receptacles.

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 container for carrying loaded and fired shotgun shells and accessories, the container comprising, a cylindrical container with an internal diameter of between 12 inches and 16 inches. A circular lip positioned upon the internal surface of the container intermediate the opened top and the closed bottom of the container. A circular tray having a centrally positioned oblong handle portion and eight recesses formed within the upper portion of the tray adapted to receive boxes of standard shot gun loads. The bottom portion of the tray adapted to be received upon the circular lip. A hollow storage lid having an internal surface and an external surface, an opened upper portion and a closed lower portion. The closed lower portion adapted to engage the open top of the cylindrical container. A circular lip positioned upon the internal surface of the storage lid adjacent the open upper portion with a storage lid cover adapted to be positioned upon the circular lip of the storage lid.

Abstract: A fitting structure of partition plates to a structure is disclosed which is directed to providing a sufficient bonding strength to one of the surfaces of an end portion of the partition plates fitted to a groove and a sufficient water-stopping property to the other surface.When the end portion of the partition plate is fitted to the groove, a very small space is defined between one of the side surfaces of the end portion and one of the side walls of the groove opposing the former, through a spacer, and a sealing material is set in a thin film form in this space. A large space is defined between the other side surface of the end portion and the other side wall of the groove opposing the former, through a thick spacer, and the sealing material is set in a thick form in this space.

Abstract: A system of trays and inserts placed in each tray, for converting a bucket to an organized receptacle for storing and dispensing small parts or objects. Trays are circular, and are stacked within the bucket. Each tray has low partitions, dividing the tray into pie slice segments. An insert is placed in each segment. Inserts have constricted necks, enabling them to be grasped readily by the fingers of a user, even when the insert is filled with small objects. An individual tray is thereby readily removable, even if filled with small parts, independently of neighboring inserts. Inserts are optionally provided with tightly fitting caps. Both trays and inserts are provided in variable vertical dimensions. Two short inserts or trays occupy the same height within the bucket of a single tall insert or tray. Thus, the bucket is selectively reconfigurable to provide a desired combination of inserts and trays.

Abstract: A food tray is provided which contains food, beverage, napkin and utensil compartments for receiving these items. Food compartment inserts which interlock with the tray and are secured therein are provided. A reusable cup and cold/hot insert(s) which is inserted into and is secured in the cup are provided. A reusable bowl and cold/hot insert(s) which is inserted into and is secured in the bowl are provided. A special food compartment insert which enables the bowl to be held securely in the food compartment and protects the food compartment from soiling is provided. A convenient mechanism of storing and transporting the trays is also provided.

Abstract: A case having a base and a cover is disclosed. The base and cover are releasably secured to one another in a first position such that the base and cover may be moved axially and may be pivoted with respect to one another. The base and cover are permanently secured to one another in a second position such that the base and cover may be pivoted with respect to one another. The respective movements of the base and cover in the first and second position enables the case to be displayed in a fully open condition allowing the consumer to view the product within the case.

Abstract: A container arranged for the storage of various components for emergency use relative to natural disasters is provided, wherein the container structure is of a generally pyramidal configuration having removable storage housings positioned therewithin. The storage container includes a lid member that is arranged for latching relative to the storage container permitting limited access thereto.

Abstract: A storage container for cremation ashes comprises an outer decorative container with a hollow interior of generally rectangular shape. A similar rectangular inner container is formed of a transparent plastics material with a sealable end cap so that the ashes can be inserted and contained within the hollow inner container and displayed through the transparent material of the inner container. This presents the ashes in a hygienic appearance without danger of spillage.

Abstract: An improved artist sketch box is described as including a bottom with upstanding walls attached to the bottom generally about the perimeter forming a base compartment, diagonal members affixed within the base compartment further defining the area therein, a lid assembly of approximately the same peripheral configuration as the base compartment hinged to one of the upstanding walls, and as having lid walls attached to the lid assembly adapted for receiving one or more artist panels and a panel board member hinged to the lid assembly to provide access for inserting or removing the artist panels from the lid assembly. The lid assembly pivots about its hinges so that the lid walls and panel board member align with the upstanding walls to form a box. A lightweight easel and palette assembly is provided that fits within the box and is removable separate and apart from the box for use.

Abstract: A stackable container system having a plurality of individual containers wherein each container is snapped onto and securely fastened to another similarly configured container. Each container has a lid securely tethered to the side of the container by an integrally molded strap such that the lids of the individual containers do not get lost or misplaced. The container lids are configured so as to securely engage the container sidewall by a snap-fit design having a conveniently placed thumb tab to facilitate the quick and easy release of the lid. A removable divider may be positioned within each container receptacle to compartmentalize the receptacle such that individual component parts can be stored in a single container and not become mixed or interspersed during storage. Each container of the stackable system may comprise a transparent material for the visual inspection of the contents contained therein prior to opening the container.

Abstract: A bill payment center container is provided with removable trays so that the items desired for paying bills can be located in a single convenient location. A cover with a slot is provided so that when a bill envelope passes through the slot it is received by one of the trays.

Abstract: A reconfigurable article storage container includes a plurality of identical panels, each including at least two slots formed by connector webs integrally formed with and extending between adjacent panel sections forming each panel. Certain panels are invertible 180.degree. and oriented perpendicular to adjacent panels such that interconnecting slots formed by the connector webs between adjacent panel sections of each panel can be slidably engaged to form any polygonal or irregular shaped storage container having any number and size of individual storage compartments formed therein between certain of the interconnected panels. Edge connectors interconnect the ends of two panels in a co-linear arrangement to increase the length of any wall of the storage container.

Abstract: A container for holding data-storage devices of different sizes, e.g. disks of various sizes, cartridges and cassettes. The container is provided with a plurality of trays, preferably identical to each other, which rest on the container bottom, each tray having a platform for receiving and holding data-storage devices Each tray can be turned either side up in the container, and each has support members which are of different heights on its opposite sides so that the platform is positioned higher or lower in the container depending on which way it is turned. The trays are placed in the container in an orientation selected to support the particular size of storage devices to be placed in them; for taller storage devices, the tray is preferably turned so its platform is lower, and vice versa when shorter storage devices are to be stored, whereby the tops of storage devices of different sizes can be made to lie at about the same height for convenient viewing and grasping.

Abstract: An organization device for use with a storage compartment of a vehicle is disclosed. The organization device has a base member having legs which have notches or scoring for adjusting the length of the legs. The legs have removable mounting feet. The mounting feet are provided with suction cups to secure the base member within the storage compartment. The base member supports a tray having receptacles formed to transport specific items, such as tape cassettes, litter and beverages. The tray may be provided with removable and interchangeable receptacles.

Abstract: A multi-compartment trash container that comprises two main components. An inner core consists of a circular bottom plate with a convex surface sloped downward toward the perimeter of the container and several vertical baffles connected to a common vertical shaft extending upward from the center of the bottom plate, so that wedge-like sections with slanted bottoms are formed around the vertical axis of the container. An outer cover consists of a conforming bottomless cylindrical structure having a top end with openings corresponding to the sections in the inner core and a collar at the center for slidably engaging the top of the vertical shaft in the inner core. Thus, the outer cover is slidably mounted on the inner core to form a container with multiple enclosed compartments and a spring-loaded push-plate is provided at the top of the shaft to push the inner core downward with respect to the outer cover.

Abstract: An article protector, such as may be used to protect bottles during transportation, is assembled from a plurality of interfitting parts which may be interfitted to provide an open framework within which a bottle may be supported and securely held for protection, the members are produced by being stamped from cellular plastics material providing in sheet or slab form. The interfitting members may be permanently secured together to provide to superstructures which may be located together around the articles to be protected, being secured together by releasable securing means or may be provided y members which are retained in an enclosing condition by virtue of being located within a carton.

Abstract: A receptacle for containing preferably medical instruments and/or parts thereof is disclosed. The receptacle is for storage, disinfection or sterilization of such instruments or parts, and comprises a first trough for receiving a second trough. The troughs when nested one within the other can be closed by a detachable lid and thus combined to form a single container. The instruments are laid on flexible spiked mats which rest on point or line supports on the bottoms of the troughs and on the underside of the lid, to which mats are releasably attached.

Abstract: A baby merchandise gift package includes three inclined racks on which respective pairs of baby shoes are mounted. A raised shelf supports a toy rattle.

Abstract: Expandable, elastic material is connected in a circle with two or more straps of the same material attached in such a manner as to create several sectors to hold any type of disposable or non-disposable trash bags. The design is such that it could fit most existing trash containers. A hard plastic center holding cap would secure the bags.

Abstract: A tool holder is disclosed especially adapted to be received within a standard five-gallon dry wall pail or like container. The tool holder is characterized in having an outer side wall, preferably tapered to be compatible with the taper of the dry wall pail or like container. The outer side wall surrounds a cavity within which tools may be stored. The cavity is subdivided by generally vertical walls into a number of tool compartments of various sizes, with the highest and deepest compartments located near the periphery of the cavity and the lowest and shallowest compartments located near the center of the cavity. In a preferred embodiment the tool compartments reflect an inclined plane spiral arrangement, the spiral being lowest in the center of the cavity and moving upward as the spiral approaches the tool holder periphery.

Abstract: An insert is provided for partitioning a container and for retaining two or more bags within the container. The insert includes a stable, expanding base, a telescoping, vertical support member connected to the base, at least one telescoping, horizontal arm connected to an upper portion of the support member, and at least one telescoping, horizontal leg connected to a lower portion of the support member.

Abstract: A compartmented storage container is disclosed comprising a container (2) having a bottom, parallel and spaced-apart endwalls (8) and sidewalls (6) extending from the bottom to an upper downturned rim flange (16). A chamber (12) is thereby defined. Opposing cutout recesses (18) are formed within opposite sidewalls (6) and a bar flange (24) extends upwardly from a bottom surface (22) of each recess (18). A tray is further provided having a downturned rim flange (44) along the top edge of endwalls, adapted to enter a container recess (18) and overlap the bar flange (24) therein. The tray, so positioned spans the sidewalls of the container and is suspended above the floor of the container chamber. The rim flange of the tray is dimensioned to be coplanar with corresponding surfaces of the container rim flange so as not to interfere with the application of a lid member (52) to the container.

Abstract: An evaporation reduction apparatus for open mouth liquid containers and a method for substantially reducing liquid to air evaporation surface exposure wherein an elongated tube having an upper end portion of such outside dimension in relationship to the inside container mouth dimension to form a press fit upon insertion of the tube into the container. The tube having a bottom end and bottom end portion with at least one elongated slot open at the tube bottom end extending upwardly from the tube bottom, the tube having at least one bore passage in an upper end portion wall for fill venting purposes. The tube or evaporation chimney providing a method for reducing liquid evaporation from the open mouth container by reducing the actual liquid surface area exposed to ambient air.

Abstract: The memento box includes a box-like structure having a floor, opposing sidewalls, and a lid hinged to one of the sidewalls. The lid covers the top of the box and defines a closed interior space within the box. A latch or releasable means is provided to keep the lid in a closed position on the box. A plurality of removable and changeable interfitting partitions form a matrix that is sized to fit within the interior space. The height of the partitions and, hence, the matrix is such that when the partitions are placed in the interior space, a book can be stored in the memento box and the interspace within the box above the partitions is at least one-half inch thick to accommodate the book. In addition, the memento box includes a pocket for retaining flat sheet mementos such as photographs. Preferably, the pocket includes a transparent cover. The pocket is attached to the inboard side of the lid.

Abstract: A reusable case for storing, transporting and merchandising bottles of alternatively first and second different sizes. The case has opposing open first and second ends and a shelf secured therein and midway between the ends. First and second different divider structures are formed on opposite respective sides of the shelf. The first divider structure, with the first end oriented up, defines within the case and on the shelf a first plurality of pockets for retaining bottles of the first size. Alternatively and with the case flipped over, a second plurality of pockets for the second size bottles is formed on the other side of the shelf by the second divider structure. Bottles positioned in either of the pockets extend above the top of the case in a merchandising position. When a similar case is stacked on top of the loaded case, the bottles extend up into the lower empty portion of the top case.

Abstract: A container recycling apparatus including a cylindrical container formed with an "L" shaped circumferential flange at an upper terminal end thereof receives a single or plurality of cylindrical segments therewithin. Each cylindrical segment defined by a predetermined axial height equal to that of the cylindrical container to permit individuals to modify various compartments within the container. Each insert includes a sleeve positioned at a varying axial position about an axis of each insert for mounting about a central shaft coaxially mounted within a rigid manner within the cylindrical container. Each insert includes a lock flange receiving the "L" shaped flange of the container for enhanced securement of each insert within the container.

Abstract: In the present invention a money case is provided with a drawer body having a plurality of open-top coin containers and a plurality of open-top bank note containers arranged therein and adapted to be received into a boxlike body. The money case includes at least one coin case and one bank note case with a bank note holding surface formed therein for holding bank notes such that they stand on their edges, in which the coin case and the bank note case are adapted to be selectively positioned in the drawer body and suitably set thereto by a setting mechanism.

Abstract: A brightly colored semi-trapezoidal car trunk carrier tray made of plastic having a plurality of compartments some of which are adjustable in size by use of inclined insertable slats, some compartments having restraining modules for stabilizing the position of large or odd sized articles, spaced hangers on at least one side of the tray, a fastener and a recessed magnet on the bottom of the tray and sectionalizing the tray to make it smaller or larger.

Abstract: A transport and storage container for nuclear fuel elements comprises a vessel with a removable internal structure. The internal structure defines a plurality of elongate compartments to receive fuel elements and the walls of the compartments are formed by inter-engageable elongate rectangular plates disposed at right angles to one another. Spider assemblies arranged at intervals along the length of the structure hold the plates together.

Abstract: A resealable compartmented container for foodstuffs and the like is disclosed, which permits full sealing of all compartments individually, which prevents mixing of or contact between different stored items. The container has an open-topped base, a tray having a plurality of open-topped compartments therein, and a cover; the peripheral sides of the tray engagable with the top of the sides of the base to support the tray, the walls of the compartments and the peripheral sides of the tray forming a grid-like pattern; and the cover having recesses in a mirror-image of the grid-like pattern of the tray and sealable with the top edges of the compartments and the sides throughout the grip-like pattern to form a substantially air-tight releasable seal with each compartment.

Abstract: A medication dispenser includes a reusable container adapted to receive one or more disposable multicompartment liners for sanitary storage of medication out of contact with the reusable container. The open-topped compartments of the liner are closed by individual covers which are locked onto the container with a fracturable tab which must be broken to open a compartment. The covers are designed to form at least a Class B closure with the liner compartments for tamper-proof sanitary air-tight storage of a patient's medication. When the liners are removed, the broken tabs from the covers may be dumped from the compartments.