Abstract: A collapsible container assembly comprising a folding container having at least four walls, with the at least four walls being pivotable relative to each other to allow the folding container to collapse in a parallelogram motion, and an inside cellular structure connected to the at least four walls. The cellular structure comprises a plurality of interconnected panels forming a plurality of cells, with the panels being formed of soft, deformable material. The folding container can be folded with the inside cellular structure therein such that the collapsible container assembly will be substantially flat when the folding container is moved to a collapsed position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a collapsible utility bag which may, for example, be sized to fit within an athletic locker. The utility bag is generally rectangular in shape with a door that is hingedly attached to the front of the utility bag. Top and bottom rigid panels are provided, which are hinged or removable, and when in position support a top wall and a bottom wall. Removable side panels provide rigidity to side walls. Generally rectangular frames may be incorporated into the utility bag to provide further rigid support to the front and the rear of the bag. The utility bag can be collapsed for easy storage or shipping by removing the side panels, detaching the top and bottom panels, and collapsing the front of the bag towards the rear of the bag. A method for utilizing the present invention as a vehicle for advertising is also described.

Abstract: A carry-out food container includes a food compartment tray adapted for holding a food item, and a lid for removably covering the food item contained in the tray. An integrally-formed hinge interconnects the tray and the lid at a joined side edge. The hinge enables pivoting movement of the lid relative to the tray between an open position and a closed position. A flexible sheet is attached adjacent the hinge and is adapted for residing between the tray and the lid.

Abstract: An insert package includes an insert and a container. The container is formed by assembling an upper housing member and a lower housing member, thereby creating a void bound by side walls and a closed end. The container includes rails or channels, and an open end with an engageable cover. When the cover is open, the open end provides access to the void. An insert can be passed into container through the open end. The insert is a package for storing and dispensing items, such as a blister card. The insert includes wings and the wings can include lugs or detents. The wings are designed to interface with the rails, to align the insert with the container during storage and dispensing of the items. A retainer in the container, and a retainer receiver on the insert (or vice versa) can selectively immobilize the insert. A release can disengage the insert and allow slideable movement of the insert into and out of the container.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for removably securing a partition assembly inside a container without bending the individual partitions of the partition assembly. The partition assembly divides the space inside the container into separate cells. The assembly comprises a plurality of first slotted partitions intersecting with a plurality of second slotted partitions to form a matrix. The matrix is held in the container with hook and loop fasteners.

Abstract: A partition assembly for dividing the space inside a container into two levels is provided. The partition assembly comprises first and second sets of parallel dividers or partitions. The dividers of the first set each have at least one tongue. One divider from the second set of parallel dividers has a series of spaced passages which are aligned with and adapted to receive the respective tongues of the dividers of the first set of dividers. When the one divider is folded or bent, multiple levels are created in the partition assembly.

Abstract: A container for storing personal items, such as toothbrushes, cotton swabs, make-up applicators, and the like, is disclosed. The container has a body made from at least two telescoping walls, and a lid for closing an open end of the body. The lid is connected to the telescoping walls in a manner which provides better access to the stored items when the lid is opened. The container may be embodied such that the innermost wall of the body is raised to expose the stored items, or such that the outermost wall of the body is retracted to expose the stored items.

Abstract: An infusion vessel has a vessel body having an internal cavity to serve as an infusion medium space, a cylindrical discharge mouth continuing from a lower portion of the vessel body, a medicine chamber disposed in the discharge mouth and kept airtight against ambient air, and a separator intervening between the infusion medium space and the medicine chamber so as to keep the space in a liquid-tight state against the holder. The separator is subject to displacement, rotation or deformation such as to bring the infusion medium space into communication with the medicine chamber, so that the infusion vessel can be made ready for use by conducting a simple operation to mix the medicine with the infusion medium that have been separated from each other within the vessel during its normal state before use.

Abstract: A container includes a chamber for containing fluid. At least one sensor is disposed within the chamber for sensing a property of fluid in the container. A unit that receives a signal from the sensor communicates with a device that displays the property of the fluid in the container. The container may include first and second chambers. A first sensor is disposed within the first chamber. The first sensor is in contact with fluid in the first chamber. The first sensor senses a volume of fluid in the first chamber. A second sensor is disposed within the second chamber. The second sensor is in contact with fluid in the second chamber. The second sensor senses a volume of fluid in the second chamber. A diverter may direct fluid from an inlet to a bottom portion of the chamber and prevents the fluid from contacting the sensor. A releasable device may prevent fluid from flowing from the first chamber to the second chamber.

Abstract: Apparatus comprising a hot dog cooker having a rack with flat faced bars configured to move above and along a cooking surface so as to cause hot dogs to rotate along heated ridges of the surface. The ridges mark the hot dogs circumferentially as they are rolled along the cooking surface by the moveable rack. Methods are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is for a divider for use with a food package, wherein the divider is manufactured from inexpensive coated paperboard and is of a simple one-piece construction. More particularly, a divider according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is formed from a one-piece, foldable blank of paperboard material, which is folded in half and secured onto itself so as to form a two-ply, reasonably stiff construction. The divider is shaped and dimensioned to fit within a food container, which may preferably have a circular cylindrical shape, so as to bisect same and define two separate interior regions thereof. In addition, the divider includes a center portion wherein the paperboard material is not adhered onto itself, so as to allow the formation of a ring-shaped, cup-holding portion suitable for positioning and retaining a separate container within the package.

Abstract: A closure for a container having an opening includes a base cap and an overcap that form a sealed chamber adjacent the opening that is isolated from the contents of the container. The base cap includes an outer skirt having container-engaging structure, a cylindrical well, a frangible membrane connected to the well along an inclined line of weakness and by a hinge member. The hinge member includes a pocket extending downward adjacent lower and upper terminuses of the line of weakness. The overcap includes a body having gripping structure, an inner skirt received within and rotatably connected to the well, and a cutting member depending from a lower end of the inner skirt received within the pocket such that the cutting member extends below the upper terminus. The cutting member severs the line of weakness upon substantial rotation of the overcap with respect to the base cap. A method of using the closure is also disclosed.

Abstract: A pouch assembly is provided for use in a shipping container. The pouch assembly comprises dunnage in the form of a plurality of pouches for storing and transporting parts. The pouch assembly includes two end panels located inside the container and flexible support rods extending between the end panels for supporting individual pouches. The pouch assembly provides vertical access to product residing inside the pouches or cells inside the container.

Abstract: A container for shipping hazardous solid materials, such as dry cell batteries, has a rigid outer housing formed of a corrugated fiberboard material with an interior plastic liner. A plurality of different size dividers are placed in a vertical stacked relationship within the liner and storage chamber formed by the housing and are separated by flat planar partitions. The dividers form a plurality of individual storage compartments of various sizes for individually holding various size batteries for shipment. The dividers have various heights so that when combined with intervening partitions have a height generally equal to the height of the internal storage chamber.

Abstract: Packaging for medical devices that impart anti-microbial properties to the surfaces of a medical device is disclosed. In one embodiment, a first compartment stores a medical device and a second compartment stores an anti-microbial agent. When the medical device is ready to be used, the anti-microbial agent from the second compartment flows into the first compartment to impart anti-microbial properties to the surface of the medical device. In another embodiment, components of the package are treated with an anti-microbial agent, which are then transferred or imparted to the surfaces of a medical device stored within the package.

Abstract: A center console storage system for a vehicle includes an enclosure defining a storage space that is easily reconfigured using one or more webs. Each web includes a plurality of fasteners that are easily attached to, and detached from, a plurality of receptacles that are provided by the enclosure. As a result the web configuration may be easily changed to secure different sized items without compromising the usefulness of the remaining storage area.

Abstract: Disclosed is a folding collapsible storage container, which has a container body with vertical folding lines in the four corners and two opposite short sides thereof, a stiff partition plate fixedly fastened to the container body set between the vertical folding lines in the two opposite short sides of the container body, flexible spacer members connected between the partition plate and two opposite long sides of the container body, and a hard bottom board detachably mounted in the flexible bottom panel of the container body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a box-like container for flat mailings in the upright position, comprising a stack support, which may be removed from the container open at the top, a base, two narrow front face walls and two lateral longitudinal walls. The mailings are arranged with the largest sides thereof facing the front face walls. The inner sides of the lateral longitudinal walls comprise straight long recesses, open to above, arranged at regular intervals perpendicular to the base, which are wider in the longitudinal direction of the lateral longitudinal walls than the slot like openings thereof to the container interior. The stack supports have formed elements at both lateral ends thereof which may only be slid into place in the long recesses perpendicular to the base with a positive fit connection through the slot like opening.

Abstract: A fastening arrangement is for fastening a partitioning wall between two support walls in a drawer. A pair of elongated blades punched the partitioning wall at ends thereof are slideably engageable in retaining channels provided by connecting elements projecting from the support walls. The retaining channels have opposite side locking lips forming guiding slots for passage of a section of the partitioning wall extending between the connecting elements. The blades of the partitioning wall respectively press-fit against inner sides of the channels behind the locking lips when the partitioning wall is in the operative position. Lower support elements projecting from the support walls have guiding slots in which the ends of the partitioning wall are slideably engageable.

Abstract: A receptacle partitioning structure disposed in a receptacle defining an interior rectangular solid space and having an upper opening. The receptacle partitioning structure includes: a pair of first assembling bodies oppositely disposed on inner edges of the receptacle, each of two ends of each first assembling body being formed with a perforation, a middle section of the first assembling body being formed with at least one first insertion slit; a pair of second assembling bodies, two ends of each second assembling body being respectively formed with two bending sections transversely extending by a certain length in reverse directions; and a partitioning slat. The bending sections of the second assembling bodies are inserted in the perforations of the first assembling bodies, whereby the first and second assembling bodies can be readily, conveniently and firmly assembled into a rectangular frame.

Abstract: A carrier comprising a bucket insert and bucket wherein the bucket insert comprises a first member having a handle having an opening, connectors, a second member joined or connected to the first member by the connectors, and wherein the first member defines openings for receiving beverage containers, and the second member supports beverage containers. The bucket having an internal stop member so that the bucket insert comes to rest on the stop member when installed in the bucket. A storage space defined by the second member, the base of the bucket, and the surrounding bucket wall. Another embodiment of the insert comprises a blow molded handle, connectors, and first and second members, such that the insert can be snapped together.

Abstract: The present invention provides an infusion vessel, which is capable of separately containing a drug and a infusion liquid in a sterile manner and mixing the drug with the infusion liquid in a sterile manner by a simple operation for use, while ensuring the sterility of a connector thereof. The infusion vessel according to the present invention comprises a bag (2) for containing a infusion liquid, a two-mouth vial (3) for containing a drug, and a joint (4) connecting the bag and the vial. A lower mouth portion (33) of the vial (3) is sealed with a rubber plug (7). The joint (4) is air-tightly connected to a liquid outlet port (21) provided in a bottom portion of the bag (2), and extends downward. The joint (4) has an opening (46) for communication between the inside and the outside thereof. An O-ring (6) and an intermediate rubber plug (5) are respectively attached to the joint (4) above and below the opening (46), and fitted in the upper mouth portion (32) of the vial (3) in an axially movable manner.

Abstract: A bucket having a detachable dividing wall slidable or movable in side and bottom wall grooves with cam levers located on the wall at the bucket rim for detaching the dividing wall from the bucket.

Abstract: An instrument enclosure apparatus has a housing with a sidewall and a pair of retaining posts disposed within the housing and adjacent the sidewall, the retaining posts in combination with the sidewall defining a pair of opposing channels for slidably receiving a complementarily shaped insert part. Vents may be disposed along the sidewall of the housing, and the insert part assists in providing adaptable air flow management design.

Abstract: A partitioned ice chest including an insulated box with a bottom wall and an open top. Front, back and opposed side walls extend upwardly from the bottom wall. A removable lid closes the open top. Vertical slots are provided in the side walls. A partition can be oriented vertically or horizontally within the box. Tabs extending from the partition are slidably positioned within the slots to prevent the partition from sliding about.

Abstract: Organizational system for compact spaces. A sheet version has pre-perforations formed thereon, for allowing different sized walls and/or floors to be separated therefrom. The sheet can have side indentations along its edges. Corner connectors can be originally supplied where individual connectors each have four prong prongs/tabs of flat triangular shapes arranged approximately ninety degrees from one another in a cross-shape. Walls/floors can be attached to one another by inserting the prongs/tabs into the side indentations of other walls/floors. The prongs/tabs can separated from the others depending on whether an installer wishes to use a connector to attach two walls/floors together, three walls/floors together or four walls/floors together. Floor panels can be used for the walls. The system can make customized compartments for drawers, under-the-counter spaces, shelves, storage boxes/containers for clothing, tools, various accessories, and the like, having various heights, lengths, widths and sizes.

Abstract: A divider assembly for installation in a tool box or chest drawer to provide separate drawer areas for the storage of various grouped articles. Perimeter rails are joined by corner clips to maintain a rectangular shape of the divider assembly. Divider rails extend intermediate perimeter rails to form storage areas of various shapes and sizes. Divider clips receive the divider rail ends. Projections and recesses on the divider clips and the perimeter rail members confine the divider rails against displacement. Flexure of the divider clips permit snapped engagement of the clips with the perimeter rail member.

Abstract: An animal kennel sizing system for adjusting the interior space of an animal kennel. The animal kennel sizing system includes a partition member and a support brace attached to the partition member. The partition member preferably includes a first aperture and a second aperture for securing to the kennel with a corresponding securing member. The support brace may be severed or adjusted at various locations for providing adjustable lengths to create the desired interior space within the kennel.

Abstract: A partitioned ice chest including an insulated box with a bottom wall and an open top. Front, back and opposed side walls extend upwardly from the bottom wall. A removable lid closes the open top. Vertical slots are provided in the side walls. A partition can be oriented vertically or horizontally within the box. Tabs extending from the partition are slidably positioned within the slots to prevent the partition from sliding about.

Abstract: A receptacle partitioning structure disposed in a receptacle defining an interior rectangular solid space and having an upper opening. The receptacle partitioning structure includes: a pair of first assembling bodies oppositely disposed on inner edges of the receptacle, each of two ends of each first assembling body being formed with a perforation, a middle section of the first assembling body being formed with at least one first insertion slit; a pair of second assembling bodies, two ends of each second assembling body being respectively formed with two bending sections transversely extending by a certain length in reverse directions; and a partitioning slat. The bending sections of the second assembling bodies are inserted in the perforations of the first assembling bodies, whereby the first and second assembling bodies can be readily, conveniently and firmly assembled into a rectangular frame.

Abstract: A sterilization tray has a smooth exterior, ruggedness, light weight, high thermal conductivity, comfortable gripping surfaces, stackability, and low cost construction. The tray is constructed of stamped and folded sheet metal, but in such a way as to provide rounded corners. A molded handle insert is attached to the ends of the tray to provide the multiple utility of reducing the number of handles required, maximizing space utilization, providing a comfortable gripping surface on the outside and inside of the tray, and providing stackability.

Abstract: The drawer structure enables drawer space to be conveniently divided, and includes L-shaped dividers cut to a desired length and placed within the drawer, and formed in any combination of width and length to fill the drawer bottom and providing individual compartments within it. Additional division of the drawer space is provided by transversely extending dividers that are mounted to the upstanding legs of desired ones of the L-shaped dividers. These transversely extending dividers may include a number of snap-off portions to accommodate the width of the space being transversely further divided.

Abstract: A construction element having a card like structure and which can be used to build three dimensional structures, the construction element having upper and lower marginal edges, side marginal edges, first and second upper tabs, first and second lower tabs, and a upper recess formed in an upper marginal edge and a lower recess formed in a lower marginal edge, the lower recesses being designed to receive the lower tabs and upper recesses being designed to receive the upper tabs.

Abstract: A product merchandising display unit having selectable product capacity including a receptacle having an internal cavity adapted for receiving and holding a quantity of product, and a product support floor member positionable at any one of at least two different elevated locations within the internal cavity for varying the product holding capacity thereof. A plurality of shoulder portions are located at each of the at least two different elevated locations within the internal cavity, the shoulder portions located at each spaced location being engageable with at least some of the peripheral edge portions associated with the floor member when the floor member is oriented in one of at least two different orientations. The display unit also includes a lid member having spaced pairs of retaining projections associated therewith for displaying advertising indicia therethrough.

Abstract: A pizza storage device for keeping leftover pizza slices fresher for longer periods of time. The pizza storage device includes a triangular-shaped container having top, side, and bottom walls, and also having an opening in a side thereof; and also includes a shelving assembly for supporting slices of pizza in the triangular-shaped container; and further includes a door being hingedly attached to the triangular-shaped container and being closable over the opening; and also includes a fastening assembly being attached to the triangular-shaped container and to the door.

Abstract: Food packaging for packaging a food item in separate layers. The package includes a retaining member with openings to receive separating sheets between layers of food Separating sheets are removed while retaining layers of the food item from moving, just prior to consumption. The food is retained in layers in a box like enclosure integrally including the container.

Abstract: A box for storing sandpaper sheets, open at the front and top, and containing a series of indexing dividers with integral tabs annotated with appropriate sandpaper grit sizes. At the aft portion of the index divider are two lateral tabs which project outward and are retained in a vertical groove along the right and left sides of the box. The lateral tabs prevent the index dividers from sliding forward and allow the index dividers to ride up or down in the vertival slots as the stack of sandpaper sheets changes. The lateral tabs function as a unique lifting mechanism to permit the index divider to be raised enough to provide ample clearance to easily insert or remove a sheet of sandpaper. When the index divider is lowered into place it compresses all sandpaper sheets below it to keep the sandpaper sheets from curling.

Abstract: A container (10) for holding parts during a heat treating process. The container includes a bottom plate (14), end walls (20 and 22), sidewalls (30 and 32) and dividers (40, 42 and 44) which are connected together using a tab and slot construction to form an egg crate structure. The construction of the container reduces the effects of the heat treating process on the container. The guide cradle (58) in the compartment (12) of the container supports the cylinder head in the compartment and reduces the movement of the cylinder head during the heat treating process. The positioners (60) on the top portion (58A) of the guide cradle guides the cylinder head into the guide cradle and into the compartment. The bottom portion (58B) of the guide cradle supports the cylinder head above the bottom plate.

Abstract: A plant shipping system for transporting horticultural products and the like that is both user and plant friendly. The system includes opposing trays that form the top and bottom of a crate that are spaced apart by a support structure. The support structure comprises a plurality of interlocked upstanding panels to provide a sufficiently strong plant support system. The interlocking of the panels is facilitated by slots formed in each upstanding panel. A portion of a central panel is folded over to bolster the interlocking engagement of the upstanding panels and to maintain the panels in a substantially perpendicular orientation. Each end of the central panel comprises end member that engages a portion of the outermost upstanding panels. The upstanding panels include a plurality of apertures located on predetermined portions of the panels. Support members are inserted into predetermined apertures to define rack locations within the columns for housing of plants.

Abstract: A storage container, such as a tackle box, with well protected latches and hinges which can be easily repaired if they are damaged. The front latches and rear hinges preferably use inserts which are formed separately from the upper and lower tackle box trays. The rear hinge insert, for example, preferably takes the form of a U-shaped piece of molded plastic with a thinned plastic section in its middle to act as an internal hinge for the insert. The walls of this U-shaped insert are pressure fitted into slots formed into the interior of the upper and lower trays. The front latch insert is preferably formed from an approximately flat piece of plastic which has a bar at an open spaced end and a solid, flanged snap at the other end. Both the bar and the snap for this front insert are received into grooved catches which are formed onto both the upper and lower trays.

Abstract: A bulk material carrier in a bulk material transport system includes a high strength high density polyethylene (HDPE) flexible sheet material attached by clamps at two opposite edges to box beam supports forming a bulk material carrying sling, e.g., for carrying bales of municipal waste. The supports extend beyond the sheet material forming extensions. Rail gondola cars and truck trailers are fitted with frames which releasably secure the support extensions. Pocket members secured to the frames releasably secure the extensions and supported carrier during transport of the rail car or truck to preclude displacement of the supports and carrier horizontally. The rail car frames form four carrier receiving compartments and a truck trailer frame is arranged to carry a single carrier. The supports have fork lift truck pockets to permit the loaded or empty carriers to be transferred between rail cars and truck trailers.

Abstract: A regular tank or aquarium made out of a transparent material and has a separation panel situated at the center. The separation panels is held in place by eight panel-holders position by pairs at each side of the bottom portion and at each side of the upper portion, and are implanted inside the container. Another part of the tank is a back pouch or a slot opening situated at the back of the container.

Abstract: Organizational system for forming customized compartments for compact spaces. A plastic type sheet has pre-perforations formed thereon, for allowing different sized walls and/or floors to be separated therefrom. The sheet can be a thin plastic having side indentations along its edges. Corner connectors can be originally supplied where individual connectors each have four prong prongs/tabs of flat triangular shapes arranged approximately ninety degrees from one another in a cross-shape. Walls/floors can be attached to one another by inserting the prongs/tabs into the side indentations of other walls/floors. The prongs/tabs can separated from the others depending on whether an installer wishes to use a connector to attach two walls/floors together, three walls/floors together or four walls/floors together. When the system is used to make divider walls, other portions can be attached to make a floor for the walls.

Abstract: A web-shaped retainer for a vehicle interior has its holding bars foldable at tube segments connected by a hinge joint over which a sleeve is slidable to lock the segments in alignment against the force of a tension spring in one of the segments.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes a management system using multiple reusable containers. The reusable containers are box structures that include materials and components that protect its contents from electrostatic discharge and at least two identifiers affixed to the reusable container. The ESD-protective components enable the safe handling of the full container inside of a manufacturing facility. The first identifier indicates an associated materials storage facility; the second identifier indicates an associated supplier. A third identifier may also be included that indicates an associated divider disposed within the reusable container. The first identifier, second identifier, and third identifier facilitate a two stage return process after the reusable container has been emptied of its contents.

Abstract: A tool case includes first and second housings pivotal about a central spine to present a book-shaped configuration. Within each housing are walls having a plurality of post-shaped flanges therealong. A tool accessory tray includes a shelf having recesses for a snap fit engagement of the particular tool accessory therein. At the opposed end of the shelves are recesses for slidably seating the flanges therein so as to releasably maintain the tray within the housing. The tray type and number may thus be varied for releasable seating within each housing.

Abstract: A new and improved apparatus is disclosed for allowing military people, hunters, campers, travelers, survivalists, truck drivers and other individuals to easily carry toiletries and other small items. The apparatus would comprise a sturdy plastic case which would have a base and a lid. The plastic case would preferably be approximately 11½ inches by 11½ inches, which would allow the plastic case to fit in a government issue duffle bag or M1 bag.

Abstract: The application pertains to a device intended for the transport of goods in a motor vehicle. It includes a container mountable on the floor of the trunk, and includes foldable, connected parts so that in a non-use position, the container parts rest flat on the trunk floor, while in the in-use position the container parts are raised, thus forming at least one loading facility.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for sterilizing a lumen device. A lumen and a container having an interface on a wall of the container are enclosed in a chamber. The lumen is placed across the interface so that one end of the lumen is in the container and the other end is in the chamber. Germicide is introduced into the chamber, and a pressure difference is created between the two ends of the lumen, so that the germicide flows through the lumen. The lumen may alternatively be placed across an interface which separates the chamber into two areas. Germicide is introduced into the chamber, and a pressure difference is created between the two areas of the chamber, causing the germicide to flow through the lumen.

Abstract: Collapsible container comprising a bottom element (11) with openings (21) at the corners for disengagable attachment of two opposite gable walls (12, 13). The gable walls are connected to or are associated with supporting pillars (24) which are provided with slit shaped openings (31) for disengagable mounting of longitudinally arranged sidewall elements (14, 15) which have projecting hooks (28, 29) with notches (30) for engagement with the slit-shaped openings. Openings (39-44) are arranged in the bottom element (11) for disengagable attachment of a transversal partition wall (36). The sidewall elements (14, 15) each have a height dimension (A) which is one half of the width of the bottom element (11). The distance (B) between two sidewall elements (14, 15) is less than the depth of the notch (30) in the hooks (28, 29). The corner posts (22) of the gable walls (12, 13) are manufactured with a tubular profile with attachment slit openings (31) facing inwards, for attachment of shelves (33).