Abstract: Spill containment apparatus especially adapted for use at a railroad siding to catch inadvertent chemical spills includes a shallow, rectangular pan having upstanding, opposed sidewalls and upstanding, opposed endwalls. Flaps are pivotally connected to the sidewalls near the upper edges thereof. The flaps can be moved from a first position where they are stored inside the pan to a second position where they extend laterally outside the pan and over the railroad tracks. A longitudinally movable cover is provided for the pan, the cover being mounted on tracks for back and forth movement between a first position where the pan is covered to a second position where the pan is exposed. In the second position of the cover, the flaps are permitted to move between their first and second positions. Because the flaps can be stored inside the pan, the size of the pan when not in service is relatively small. Because the flaps can be extended in use, the effective surface area protected by the pan is quite large.

Abstract: A drip catch beverage mug (10) comprising a cylindrical bowl (12) having an open top end (14) and a closed bottom end (16) to receive a beverage liquid (18) therein. A structure (20) about the outer circumference (22) of the cylindrical bowl (12), is for capturing any of the beverage liquid (18) spilled out from the cylindrical bowl (12) when a person drinks.

Abstract: A condensate pan is adapted for use in either a left or right horizontal fan coil installation, and includes left and right mirror image sides interconnected with a central section having on its lower surface a riser near one end, and each of the halves having a drainage opening on the other end, such that when the evaporator coil is placed in the condensate pan, the pan is tipped about the riser to lower one side and raise the other, depending on whether its a left or right horizontal installation, such that drainage occurs from the lower side drainage opening. The drainage opening is so located with respect to the floor of the pan that, when a drain pipe is threadably connected thereto, its lower inner surface is disposed vertically below the pan floor to thereby enhance its drainage characteristics.

Abstract: A disposable, performed reservior which will fit within the existing resevoir of an evaporative cooler. It has molded in air access channels in its sides, edges and bottom. These air access channels permit the differential in air pressure between the inside and out side of the cooler cabinet, when the cooler is in operation, draw a flow of air in, under and between the dispoable reservoir and the cooler's integral resevoir thereby retarding all forms of corrosion. The disposable reservoir is formed of a thin semi-flexible, impermeable material which forms a tray-like article that provides for a convenient means of containing distilled salts and minerals typically realized inside of an evaporative cooler during operation. The disposable reservoir facilities the cleaning and repair of the cooler's permanent reservoir and greatly reduces the opportunity for corrosion to the cooler.

Abstract: A storage container for barrels of liquid such as fuel arranged on their sides has a rigid base which is rectangular in plan to define two side edges and two end edges and dimensioned in width between side edges to receive a length of a barrel lying on its side across the width and in length between the end edges to receive a plurality of barrels side by side. The base has a bottom closed wall and four upstanding walls each at a respective edge of the bottom wall so as to define a sump to receive liquid from one or more of the barrels in the event of leakage. Across the top of the base is a pair of straps and end flanges to allow rolling of the barrels across the base. The container has two side walls and two end walls. Both of the end walls being hinged at a bottom edge for movement to an open ramp position to allow the barrels to be rolled into and out of the container.

Abstract: A drop chute spill guard contains spills in conjunction with a loading hose supplying fuel to an in-ground storage tank. The spill guard includes a flexible barrier sized to surround the sump, an absorption layer disposed covering the flexible barrier, and a sealing ring with a stiffener ring secured to the flexible barrier and having an outside diameter substantially corresponding to a diameter of the sump. An opening is disposed in the vicinity of the tank inlet and extends through the absorption layer, the flexible barrier, the sealing ring, and the stiffener ring for receiving the drop chute. The arrangement provides effective spill containment with a portable apparatus. The absorption layers are easily replaced in the event of contamination, and the sealing ring is provided with a stepped outside diameter to accommodate varying sump diameters.

Abstract: A container for transporting particulate matter is initially in slurry form has a base and a sidewall portion extending upwardly therefrom and is characterized by a downwardly extending, integrally-formed peripheral drainage channel having a drainage opening at a normally lowest point therein. The container bottom is configured to urge liquid from the slurry toward the channel, and the channel is configured to urge the liquid toward the drainage opening. The sidewall portion defines an opening coverable by a lid. A liner may be used to improve the drainage of the liquid from the slurry and from the container, and a plug can be placed in the drainage opening after liquid has drainage from the slurry and the container. A supplemental elevating member can be utilized to elevate the slurry with respect to the channel. A method of use of the container is disclosed.

Abstract: An improved versatile container (12) comprising a housing (14) having a base (16) and an open top end (18) to hold a plastic bag (20) therein, so that articles can be placed within the plastic bag (20) for removal. A facility (22) in the housing (14) is for allowing a person (24) removal of the plastic bag (20) through a side of the housing (14) instead of lifting the plastic bag (20) out over the open top end (18), thereby decreasing back strain to the person (24).

Abstract: An above ground liquid holding tank installation includes an inner tank nested within a rigid enclosure. An open bottomed precast concrete vault encloses both the enclosure and the inner tank. The enclosure contains any leakage or spills from the tank. The vault protects the tank and the enclosure against detrimental external forces while providing access for inspection, maintenance and replacement thereof.

Abstract: A walled enclosure assembly adapted to be installed around the base of a water-containing appliance and bonded to the support floor to contain leakage therefrom without disturbing the appliance. The walled assembly comprises a plurality of wall segments, each having base flange, an upright wall and wall ends, each adapted to be bonded to the end of an aligned wall segment to form a continuous walled enclosure assembly. The assembly is designed to surround the base of a water-containing appliance, with the undersurfaces of the base flanges being bonded to the supporting floor to contain any leakage from the appliance. Preferably an integral drain tube is incorporated, and/or an automatic alarm means is attached which is activatable to signal excessive leakage.

Abstract: A metal or fiberglass, liquid storage tank having a top wall or an auxiliary flange plate which projects beyond the tank side and end walls to support the tank to a base vault and provide a support surface for a cover which is cast in place to the tank. The primary tank is mounted within an open-topped, reinforced cast concrete base which includes an internal thermal liner, liquid impermeable membrane, cover seals, tank cradles and support legs which define secondary and tertiary containment spaces. Sloped interior walls direct liquid and/or condensation to a sump region and a siphon assembly. The cover is integrally bonded to the tank and supports a number of projecting fill, vent, extraction, inspection, and monitor/siphon standpipes. Chamfered and interlocking surfaces are formed at the cover to base joint and lift eyes facilitate cover and tank removal, alignment, and tank inspection.

Abstract: A storage saver system (22) comprising a storage container (24) which includes a generally cylindrical shaped base (26) having a compartment (28) to hold at least one article (30) therein. A cover (32) extends over the compartment (28) of the base (26). A hinge (34) attaches the cover (32) to a top edge of the base (26). A structure (36) is for retaining the cover (32) in a closed position over the compartment (28), to keep the at least one article (30) within the compartment (28) of the base (26).

Abstract: An improved tank configuration includes a die employed to stamp a formed member. The formed member may be used as the bottom head for a portable liquid container, and is constructed so that all welding is eliminated in the corner portions of the container. A trim machine is employed to remove uneven edges from the formed part. The invention is particularly useful in constructing sloped bottom tanks of increased depth. By the present invention, a stamped configuration is provided in which a draw formed tank bottom is formed so as to allow complete and full drainage of the tank bottom. The bottom head is finish trimmed to exact dimensions so as to facilitate assembly to the shell of the tank.

Abstract: Described is a discharge container mat for use under most barbecues in order to over come the problems associated with the dripping and spilling of grease and fat which falls from barbecues, mostly during the cooking process. The discharge container mat, by virtue of a combination of multiple projections in the surface of the mat and a retaining wall, provides a means of effectively catching and retaining such drips. In an embodiment of the mat there is further provided a filter means which allows for the release of water from the container portion of the mat whilst retaining the collected grease and fat.

Abstract: An above-ground or below-ground, self-contained, fully-enclosed, unattended fueling apparatus for dispensing fuel in return for payment and accepting payment by credit-card or cash and providing primary and secondary fuel containment to protect the environment against overfills and spills consists of a reinforced concrete slab base, a concrete secondary containment vessel anchored to the slab base, a removable reinforced concrete cover closing the secondary containment vessel, a primary containment tank suspended from the cover, a fuel pump, and a credit-card reader. The containment vessel and slab with suspended tank being formed remote from the site of installation.

Abstract: A container for bulk liquid storage consisting of a tank member with lifting surfaces and a pallet having downwardly facing surfaces. The lifting surfaces and the downwardly facing surfaces are substantially in vertical alignment with each other and interfit together with removably mounted structural members in between them to hold the tank member and the pallet together. The tank member is structured to thoroughly drain through a discharge port without any additional action by the user. The container is made from a corrosion resistant material and is easy to assemble and disassemble.

Abstract: Baseplate (4) for a pallet container (1). The baseplate (4) is designed to accommodate the container section of a pallet container (1). To ensure run-off of the fluids which are present in the pallet container (1) towards an outflow opening with valve (6) close to a peripheral side of the pallet container (1), the baseplate (4) is constructed with a slope. This slope is such that, in the normal use position of the baseplate (4), this baseplate (4) is constructed with a downward slope to all sides from the center point of this place (4), whilst a peripheral gutter (13) is provided. The lowest point thereof is located at the outflow opening for the fluids.

Abstract: A dispenser sump which includes a deflection surface and a distribution channel for distributing liquids about the interior periphery of the sump to allow insertion of fluid removal apparatus along any wall of the sump. The sump also provides increased structural rigidity to support backfill surrounding the sump and to maintain shape integrity.

Abstract: A simple, decorative design for a continuous flow gravity regulated water delivery system. The system uses no moving parts or electrical components. The system will automatically fill and then maintain the water level in any Christmas tree stand water pan. The container design is one-piece, seamless, and leakproof. The container design is suitable for injection molding. A false bottom allows the integral water exit nozzle to be recessed and hidden, and keeps the minimum system water level above the tree stump cut. The container is designed to be tip proof and hold approximately 2 gallons of water, large enough to be functional yet unobtrusive. The container has an injection molded lid which fits snugly but does not seal, allowing the necessary pressure equalization. Water is delivered to the tree stand via a small (1/4" nominal diameter) clear vinyl tube. A small spring is inserted in the water exit nozzle on the container and extends into the tubing to prevent kinking at the bend.

Abstract: An overflow containment system for metal or fiberglass liquid storage tanks mounted within a liquid impermeable, secondary storage space. An open-topped, reinforced cast concrete base includes an internal thermal liner, liquid impermeable membrane, vault seal, tank cradles and support legs which define secondary and tertiary containment spaces. Sloped interior walls direct liquid and/or condensation to a sump region and a siphon assembly. A vault cover is bonded to the tank and supports a number of projecting fill, vent, extraction, inspection, and monitor/siphon standpipes. Chamfered and flanged edges at the cover and lift hooks facilitate cover removal, alignment, and tank inspection. A spill containment collar is mounted about the fill pipe and a drain pipe directs spillage to the secondary storage space of the base.

Abstract: A material containment system is described that generally includes a containment tank, a skirt that is coupled to, supported by and extends outwardly from the tank, and a dike which defines a chamber for receiving the contents of the tank should such contents leak or otherwise be expelled from the tank. A tank stand optionally may be placed inside the chamber for receiving and supporting the tank. The skirt is spaced from the dike and extends beyond the periphery of the chamber so that substances contacting the skirt, such as rain, are guided away from the chamber. The system also may include at least one, and often plural, releasable tank fasteners that releasably couple the tank to the dike. The tank typically is a single-walled tank. Alternative embodiments include a double-walled tank, and a tank that has an upper double-walled portion and a lower single-walled portion.

Abstract: A drum containment dolly for liquid waste containment drums. The drum containment dolly has a containment vessel having a volume that is greater than the volume of the containment drum carried by the dolly. As such, should a leak form in the drum, the dolly fully retains all the liquid waste leaked from the liquid waste containment drum. Specifically, the drum containment dolly has a polygonal base, a plurality of side panels attached to the base to form the containment vessel, and means for moving the drum containment dolly. In a particular embodiment of the invention, a plurality of wheels are attached to a hexagonal base and the liquid waste containment drum is positioned vertically relative to the hexagonal base.

Abstract: A reagent segment including a body and trough formed therein with the floor of the trough sloped towards a drainage zone. The reagent segment is adapted for transporting reagents within an automated analyzer by having at least two protrusions on the exterior wall of the trough that fit within corresponding cavities of a transport arm. The reagent segment is retained by a latching mechanism through a protuberance on the exterior surface of the trough that conforms with a hole in the latching mechanism. The reagent segment can also have a concave depression on the interior surface of the trough at the drainage zone. The depression can coincide with the protuberance on the exterior surface of the trough that associates with the hole in the latching mechanism. Further, the reagent segment may include at least one indexing rib, between the exterior surface of the trough and the rim of the body, that can be inserted within an indexing slot of a holding means.

Abstract: A device for assisting with installing a slip-on golf grip onto a golf club shaft. The device or tool has a funnel that is used for mounting a golf club grip thereon, for pouring solvent into the mounted grip with solvent that is residing in the tool container portion, and for pouring unused solvent into a solvent storage container. Because of the shape, the tool can be easily held below a golf shaft with one hand and pouring solvent thereon with another hand. There is a notch on the tool that allows a portion of the golf club shaft to be placed below the rim of the container portion of the tool during the pouring of solvent thereon. Additionally, the notch serves to aid the golf club shaft longitudinal axis to be aligned parallel to the tool's longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A waste water recovery system includes a ground cover made of non-woven geotextiles covered with a fluid impervious barrier layer. A drainage waffle is placed on top of the barrier layer and is covered by a non-skid work surface having a plurality of holes permitting flow of fluid through them. At least the barrier layer and the ground cover are coupled to a surrounding frame through the use of a continuous clip. A pumping system is provided to pump waste liquids from the device to a holding tank.

Abstract: A flat bottom tank provides for complete drainage of liquid contents through sloped drainage in the bottom head. The bottom head has a raised center portion which is pyramidal shaped in one embodiment. The sides of the bottom head are broken upwardly to form smooth, rounded wall surfaces. The center portion and the side walls slope downwardly towards one another to form a line of flow extending around the perimeter of the center portion. The line of flow slopes downwardly from a first corner of the bottom head to a second corner of the bottom head which is diagonally opposite the first corner. A drain outlet located adjacent the second corner allows for the drainage of liquid contents from the tank.

Abstract: A receptacle for a dripping spigot including a base member having an open upper end, a closed lower end and a cylindrical side wall therebetween. A back splash member extends upwardly from the open upper end of the base member. A securement aperture is formed through the back splash member downwardly of an upper end thereof. The securement aperture is dimensioned for receiving a spigot therethrough for attachment of the receptacle to catch drips therefrom.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a container having a bottom and an upstanding sidewall, wherein the sidewall forms an open top end of the container. The container has opposed sidewall openings for allowing loading and unloading lines to be receivably coupled within the container, wherein any spillage from the ends of the lines and the line connection is retained within the container. A lid is cooperatively received on the container to close the open top end of the container when the unloading line is removed from the apparatus. With the unloading line removed from the container and the lid closed, an extension member attached to the lid covers the sidewall opening that is used for receiving the unloading line within the container.

Abstract: A device to capture, contain and collect hydrocarbon fuels such as gasoline and diesel before they can be spilled or leaked from the ventilation valve or fuel intake port of the fuel tank of a vessel and on to the surface of the water during fueling operations at marine fueling facilities. The device is formed as a low-profile box with a floor section and upright wall sections having stratified layers of a textile material and a solidifying polymer enclosed within a outer envelope of textile material. A seamed area at the center of the device with slits in the textile material allows the device to circumscribe the annular conduit of a device passing through the seamed area. The device is positioned to surround the external ventilation valve of the fuel tank of the vessel. Excess fuel that is expelled through the ventilation valve when the capacity of the fuel tank is reached during the fueling operation is captured and absorbed by the device.

Abstract: A water heater stand with overflow catch basin having a flat, horizontally elongated stand member having a generally round shape and surrounded by a continuous vertical wall circumscribing the perimeter. A drain is provided, as well as a plurality of elevated support members, each said support member formed integral to said bottom surface and extending upward. Drainage channels are formed between adjacent support members, and a curved, laterally extended area projecting outward accommodates the tank drainage valve of a hot water heater tank. Additionally, a vertically extended splash guard attachable in order to extend the vertical height of the sidewalls.

Abstract: A secondary containment reservoir device having a bottom and side walls forming a reservoir, and communicating with the reservoir an expandable retention bladder which automatically expands to receive liquid from the reservoir, allowing the total capacity of the device to greatly exceed the capacity of the reservoir alone. The device can be adapted to receive or support any type of primary liquid container above the reservoir, including drums, barrels, tanks, IBC's, tanker vehicles, tanker trailers or railroad tankers. In one embodiment, the reservoir is formed within a pallet having a support deck to receive drums or barrels of liquid. A single bladder or multiple bladders may be used, and the bladders may be mounted internally or externally.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device which can support a plurality of paint brushes and/or paint rollers and enable them to drain in an efficient manner. In its broadest context, the present invention includes a housing having rear wall component and a container component. The container includes a bottom surface which is tapered inwardly toward a draining aperture. This draining aperture can be connected to a receptacle by way of a length of tubing. Thus, the user of the device can support it upon a wall or upon the edge of a bath tub. A number of brushes and/or paint rollers can then be supported within the container portion of the device and have any paint dripping therefrom run off into the bottom surface of the container through the tube and into a receptacle for disposal or reuse. The various components of the present invention, and the manner in which they interrelate, will be described in greater detail hereinafter.

Abstract: A containment apparatus for holding an item such that it is separate from debris, comprising a frame having side walls including a first engaging member and a second engaging member located under the first. A perforated support platform is mounted to the frame at the first engaging member while a receiving tray is mounted at the second engaging member. Debris in the holder passes through platform perforations into the receiving tray and can then be removed efficiently during cleaning. Several embodiments are disclosed which include the tray and platform being individually fixed or removable and side walls of various heights. A plurality of dividers and subdivider may optionally be provided to divide the exterior surface of the platform into a plurality of compartments.

Abstract: Pallet container (1) which can be used as a disposable or reusable container for the transport and storage of liquids has as main components interchangeable plastic container (2), which is equipped with filler neck (3) which can be closed with screw top (4) and discharge connecting piece (5) with drain fitting (6) and drain bottom (7), outer jacket (8) which is made as a lattice jacket, pallet (11) designed as flat bottom tray (12) made of sheet-metal for holding inner container (2) by form-fit, as well as upper frame (13) for stiffening of outer jacket (8) and for the protection of inner container (2).

Abstract: A generator support base and storage tank assembly includes an outer support frame structure and an inner arcuate-shaped structure. The outer support frame structure is formed by a pair of substantially vertical flat end plates and a substantially horizontal flat top plate fixedly connected at opposite ends to upper ends of the vertical end plates. The inner arcuate-shaped structure underlies and is fixedly connected at its opposite upper longitudinal edges to the underside of the horizontal top plate. The inner arcuate-shaped structure also extends between and is fixedly connected at its opposite end edges to the inside of the vertical end plates. These connections of the inner arcuate-shaped structure to the outer support frame structure provides sufficient structural reinforcement and strengthening of the outer support frame structure to support the electrical generator on the horizontal flat top plate thereof.

Abstract: The mat of the present invention has a flexible sheet having a raised peripheral rim and a central opening. A first receptacle has a periphery about an upwardly extending opening which is joined about the central opening. A removable receptacle is disposed in and removable from the first receptacle. The flexible sheet is foldable for storage within the first receptacle. The first receptacle may be closed by the removable receptacle. The removable receptacle enables the solid matter and liquids collecting on the flexible sheet to be carried away for disposal.

Abstract: Liquid containment apparatus comprising a metal storage tank mounted within a liquid impermeable, cast concrete vault. An open-topped, reinforced cast concrete vault base includes an internal thermal liner, liquid impermeable membrane, vault seal, tank cradles and support legs. Sloped interior walls, a sump and siphon facilitate liquid and/or condensate removal from the base. A vault cover is integrally cast with the tank and supports a number of projecting fill, vent, gauge, inspection, and siphon standpipes. Chamfered edges at the cover and lift hooks facilitate cover removal, alignment and tank inspection.

Abstract: A drainfield funnel suitable for use with either 55 gallon or 30 gallon drums, the funnel comprising a bottom having two drum rim receiving channels, one sized to correspond to a 55 gallon drum and the other sized to correspond to a 30 gallon drum, a perimeter lip, a funnel surface sloping to a spout and a generally horizontal drainfield surface formed by a number of discrete object support members, where preferably the linear openings between the object support members are relatively limited.

Abstract: A device to capture, contain and collect hydrocarbon fuels such as gasoline and diesel before they can be spilled or leaked from the ventilation valve or fuel intake port of the fuel tank of a vessel and on to the surface of the water during fueling operations at marine fueling facilities. The device is formed as a low-profile box with a floor section and upright wall sections having stratified layers of a textile material and a solidifying polymer enclosed within a outer envelope of textile material. A seamed area at the center of the device with slits in the textile material allows the device to circumscribe the annular conduit of a device passing through the seamed area.

Abstract: A spill deck module includes a substantially planar bottom wall, a pair of opposing side walls and a pair of opposing end walls which form an interior chamber. Each side wall and end wall includes an aperture allowing fluid communication between adjacent modules. Initially, the side wall and end wall apertures are closed by a removable sealing assembly. When a number of modules are desired to be arranged to form a composite spill deck, the sealing assemblies in adjacent modules are removed and replaced with module connection assemblies allowing fluid transfer between adjacent modules. A deck grating either rests on the bottom surface of the spill deck or rests on top of ribs provided in each module. The grating forms a continuous spill deck for support of containers of hazardous or non-hazardous liquid materials in various configurations using different combinations of the spill decks.

Abstract: An above-ground secondary containment unit for storage tanks is comprised of a rigid base and upwardly extending side and end walls. Side cover shields are mounted to the top of the side walls by way of hinges and are intended to contact a side surface of the storage tank thus minimizing or preventing the entry of precipitation or debris into the unit while the tank is in place. End cover shields are mounted to the top of the end walls using a nut and bolt arrangement and slots in the shield allowing for lateral adjustment of the shields with respect to an end surface of tanks of varying sizes and configurations. These shields similarly minimize or prevent the entry of precipitation and debris into the unit. The walls of the unit are tapered so that one unit may be nested within another similarly shaped unit for convenient storage and to permit shipment of multiple units at the same time.

Abstract: A beverage holder has a thermally insulative sleeve disposed around a liner having a plurality of radially outwardly extending, longitudinally oriented ridges on an exterior surface that maintain the sleeve in a fixed relationship with the liner during rapid movement of the assembled holder. The liner also has a radial flange with a circumferential lip that extends outwardly over and along an upper portion of the insulative sleeve. The assembled beverage holder is particularly adapted for the rapid movement and accurate high speed positioning associated with multi-color direct screen imprint processes.

Abstract: The meter pit is formed by a hollow cylindrical wall having a top end and a bottom end with top and bottom openings leading to the interior thereof. The top end has structure forming upper spaced apart slots extending outward from the upper opening with the slots having a radial dimension capable of receiving the bottom lugs of annular lid covers which are located at different radial positions.

Abstract: A molded plastic cart has an inner wall conforming to a drum to be carried. An outer wall is spaced from the inner wall to create a containment space therebetween. One end of the cart has a recess for collecting spills or overflow from the drum. Apertures in the recess allow fluid to flow into the containment space where it is held until emptied through a drain hole. The cart is tiltable and has wheels to facilitate transport of the drum.

Abstract: A holder for a frozen confection, such as an ice cream stick, or the like, which serves to hold the frozen confection in an upright position. The holder includes a trough-like upper dish which is slotted to maintain the stick of the frozen confection in an upright position, and which is shaped to catch any drips from the frozen confection as it melts. The dish fits into the open end of a cylindrical base, and it is apertured so that the collected drips from the frozen confection flow into a reservoir which is formed in the upper end of the base. The drips are accumulated in the reservoir to produce a liquid. An upwardly inclined tubular member is fitted into the side of the base and extends into the reservoir to form a drinking straw. An intermediate circular handle is formed in the tubular member.

Abstract: A contaminated valve containment device is provided which includes a leak-proof housing that is attachable to a leaking pipe member to prevent migration of contaminants to the environment. Disposed inside the housing is a catch pan for collecting contaminates leaking from the pipe member. A drain tube is provided in communication with the catch pan to evacuate the collected contaminates. An environmentally safe container may be connected to the drain tube for storage of the contaminants. At least one removable panel is provided on the wall of the housing to allow access to the leaking pipe member for maintenance purposes. The removable panel may be secured to the housing by either leak-proof or non-leak-proof seals depending upon the toxicity of the liquid carried by the pipe member.

Abstract: A system that comprises a container capable of holding motor oil and a housing that is capable of holding a first oil filter such that motor oil in the first oil filter can drain into the container. The container is comprised of a light to medium weight durable plastic that is recyclable, such as polyethylene, and preferably has a rectangular top surface with four sides. The rectangular top surface has at least two handles (i.e., indention handles) positioned on opposite sides of the rectangular top surface. The container also has a drain release cap along with a screw and nipple combination to secure motor oil in the container and empty motor oil from the container. At least one drain hole is positioned to drain motor oil from the first oil filter held by the housing into the container.

Abstract: A containment basin for containing liquid spillage from a portable storage tank in which one end wall is rotatable from an upright operative position to a lowered position aligned with the surrounding floor to enable a portable storage tank to be moved into the containment basin on a wheeled dolly without the need for lifting of the storage tank.

Abstract: The chopping plate structure has a bottom disk and at least one chopping plate, wherein several feet are provided around the lower edge of the disk, an inclining surface is formed between each foot and the top edge of and a plain plane is formed by the top surface of the disk, and a groove is provided around the periphery of the plane; Further, the chopping plates each is formed of a thin slice declined from its center area toward its periphery then raised again to its end edge to form another inclining surface, a water collecting groove is formed at the periphery of the slice and corresponding to the groove of the disk, the groove and the water collecting groove are matched with each other, different slices are interchangeable in a simple and quick mode to be matchably and firmly put on the disk.

Abstract: The cup return automat has a cup insertion chamber (1), a cup collection chamber (10) and a stacking shaft (9) arranged over the cup collection chamber for the cups to be stacked in the stacking shaft (9), with a device for ejecting the formed cup stack (5") laterally into the cup collection chamber (10). In between the cup insertion chamber (1) and the stacking shaft (9) there is located a transfer device, which only allows any cup received in the cup insertion chamber (1) to pass into the stacking shaft (9) when in the cup orientation permitting the cup stacking and with the cup opening turned downwards.