Abstract: A method for manufacturing an antiskid container (30) from a container (20) made of a ceramic or glass material, including a bottom wall (21) intended to be in contact with a flat support, the bottom wall including at least one antiskid pattern (28), the pattern including two grooves (25) delimiting at least one projection (24), the method including the following steps: an antiskid material (34) in a fluid state is applied onto the antiskid pattern (28) so as to cover the projection at least partially, the antiskid material is caused to solidify so as to form an antiskid coating (31).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a holder for frozen food items. The holder includes a grippable shaft having a first receptacle at a first or superior end of the shaft and in an embodiment, a second receptacle at a second or inferior end of the shaft. The first receptacle is adapted to receive a cone, such as those served with ice cream. The second receptacle is adapted to receive a stick, such as those served with frozen ice confections and ice cream bars. The receptacles are further adapted to receive drippage from melting frozen food items and confections. The holder is invertible to conveniently use either the first or second receptacle for receiving frozen food items supported in a cone, or on a stick. The receptacle not in use may be used as a support member to place the holder on a table or similar flat surface.

Abstract: A container system for use with a forklift, includes a plurality of containers, each container including side and end walls and having interlocking structure cooperatively arranged whereby adjacent containers are connectable to each other and a base secured relative to each container. The base is dimensioned to support the container and being adapted to couple with the blade of the forklift to permit placement and transport of the containers in an interlocked relation thereof. Each container may be collapsible to facilitate storage thereof.

Abstract: The container includes a floor and a plurality of side walls extending upwardly from the floor. The floor includes a first panel spaced away from a second panel by a plurality of ribs connecting the first panel to the second panel. The ribs each circumscribe an opening through the second panel.

Abstract: Embodiments of containers such as bowls can include in outer shell, and an inner shell positioned at least in part within the outer shell. The inner shell can be formed from a material such as stainless steel. The outer shell can be formed from a material such as plastic. An anti-slip provision, such as a strip of elastomeric or other material, can be mounted on the outer shell.

Abstract: The blow-moulded container (1) has a closable mouth portion (2), a side wall (3) and a closed base (4) with standing feed (7). The material in the region of the base is shaped by blow moulding an injection-moulded preform in such a way that, in at least one vertical sectional plane, a distance (8) between two standing feet becomes less, at least in certain portions, in a vertical direction of the container from the top downwards.

Abstract: A container is formed to include an interior region and a mouth opening into the interior region. The container includes a floor and a side wall coupled to the floor to define the interior region between the floor and the side wall.

Abstract: The invention provides a reinforcing corner post suitable for use with a container comprising a foldable blank having a base panel and a pair of opposed side wall panels, and a pair of opposed end wall panels, the side wall panels and end wall panels being foldable into upright positions relative to the base panel to define opposed side walls and end walls with corners being formed at the junctions of the side walls and end walls, the reinforcing corner post being provided at all or selected corners of the container, wherein the corner post comprises an external post section which embraces the corner, and an internal post section which nests within the corner, and engaging means for releasably coupling the external post section and internal post section to one another by longitudinal displacement of the external post section and internal post section relative to one another to an engaged position, and locking means for securing the inner post section and the outer post section in the engaged position.

Abstract: Flexible sturdy base containers and methods for manufacturing the same are provided. The flexible sturdy base container includes a rigid base element formed of a relatively rigid material. The rigid base element includes a bottom and a perimeter wall having an outward facing surface. The container also includes a flexible wall element formed of a relatively flexible material. The flexible wall element is affixed to the outward facing surface of the perimeter wall of the rigid base element and extends in a direction away from the bottom of the rigid base element. The flexible wall element and the bottom of the rigid base element together form an exterior of the flexible sturdy base container.

Abstract: A faux ice tray system featuring a plurality of faux ice trays that interlock via interlock bars. The system can be placed in a refrigerated display in lieu of traditional ice or in a display cooled with another type of mechanism or with traditional ice. The trays are reversible wherein the top surface and the bottom surface can be used for containing faux ice. Some systems may feature an indentation for a bowl. Removable lids may provide an air-tight seal.

Abstract: The present invention is a reliable, lightweight, environmentally friendly, highly reusable, highly durable, fully collapsible container for use in transporting solid and liquid materials, including those materials governed by the dangerous goods code of the UN regulations. The container employs a selectively sealed lid, a truss system for preventing bulge at the rim of the container so that the rim remains within the footprint of the lid, and an integrated closure system for securing transported contents.

Abstract: The container includes a body including a tubular side wall to whose upper and lower end edges are double-seamed an upper and lower walls, said tubular side wall presenting, close to at least one of its end edges, a deformation region formed by a plurality of circumferential friezes, parallel and adjacent to each other and presenting a Z-shaped profile with their end legs disposed in planes which define, with the axis of the tubular side wall, an angle between 45° and 90°, said end legs being interconnected by a median leg inclined in relation to said axis and defining, with the respective end legs, an angle not superior to 90°, the adjacent end legs of two consecutive friezes being coplanar and interconnected, by their opposite ends, to the respective median legs.

Abstract: Cakes are traditionally used for many types of celebrations, such as birthdays. Birthdays are traditionally celebrated in western society with a cake with candles on the cake. As part of the birthday celebration, candles are blown out by the birthday person. Subject is a variation to the birthday candle celebration for adults of age to drink alcoholic beverages. The drinking vessels, also known as “shot glasses”, replace the birthday candles atop the cake and are designed to remain stable as the cake may be moved about. The birthday person would drink an alcoholic beverage from the vessels in lieu of blowing out candles. Subject may also be used on cakes for other celebrations, such as weddings, anniversaries, or graduations.

Abstract: There are disclosed systems and methods for supporting cargo tanks within the hold of a liquefied gas carrier by establishing a series of spaced-apart pedestals along the longitudinal axis of a tank, said pedestals positioned in conjunction with the ship's structural components. These pedestals are of wood or other suitable thermal insulating and load bearing material fixed to the tank below its circumferential diameter along both the starboard and port tank sides. The pedestals rest on structural longitudinal stringers laying port and starboard in the horizontal plane and fixed and supported by the ship's hull structure. Longitudinal and transverse pedestal movement is controlled by stops attached to the stringers at one or more of the pedestals. The stops contact the pedestals via bearing pads which constrain the pedestal in one direction but permit its movement in another.

Abstract: A furnace riser block configured for placement under residential or commercial furnaces and having a generally isosceles trapezoid configuration when viewed from any of its four sides. It is made from strong and lightweight plastic materials that absorb vibration. At least two riser blocks are used together to support a furnace, each having a bottom flange, four corner protrusions, two side protrusions offset from a central location, a deep draft on all four of its sides, a high width-to-height ratio, vertical ribbing that creates a scalloped configuration and increases its vertical loading capability, and multiple indentations in its top surface each configured for receiving a metal jacket riser member that gives an additional inch of clearance when needed in an installation and/or receipt of a vibration isolator. The furnace riser block is stronger, lighter in weight, and safer to handle and ship, than known furnace supports made from metal material.

Abstract: A logistic container intended to be made integral with a structure, such as a vehicle, and incorporating a clasping device intended to cooperate with a matching device carried by the structure, the container being of a geometry with several faces wherein the container incorporates at least two opening flaps each arranged on a separate face.

Abstract: A carton for holding a plurality of containers. The carton comprises a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton, the plurality of panels comprising a bottom panel, a first side panel foldably connected to the bottom panel, a top panel foldably connected to the first side panel, a second side panel foldably connected to the bottom panel, and a reinforcement panel foldably connected to the second side panel. The top panel can at least partially overlap the reinforcement panel. A reinforcement side flap can be foldably connected to the reinforcement panel, and an inner top reinforcement flap can be foldably connected to the reinforcement panel. The reinforcement panel can at least partially overlap the inner top reinforcement flap.

Abstract: A base for a food container includes a pattern of rib units in a side wall of the container. The rib units are formed at multiple angles and depths to provide strength to the side wall. The base also includes a bottom with ribs of alternating heights and angles that provide strength to the bottom.

Abstract: A retortable container includes a neck portion defining an opening, a main body portion and a bottom portion. The bottom portion includes four support feet, each of which has an inwardly extending convex surface, giving the bottom portion a cross-like configuration as viewed in bottom plan. Each of the support feet further includes an outwardly extending concave surface. The outwardly extending concave surface of at least one of the support feet extends upwardly into the main body portion as a substantially longitudinally oriented groove.

Abstract: In various embodiments, shipping container systems are described included an extended tunnel flooring system with a steel floor piece running lengthwise down the center of the extended tunnel floor, and an Omega flooring system including alternating lengthwise strips of 6 wood floor pieces and 5 floor steel pieces on a structure of support beams reinforced with steel gusset plate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a reinforcing liner comprising load-bearing yarns of a first type characterized in that the liner further comprises load-bearing yarns of a second type having a creep rate {acute over (?)}2 of at least 10 times higher than the creep rate {acute over (?)}1 of the yarns of first type, i.e. {acute over (?)}2?10×{acute over (?)}1, wherein the creep rates are measured on the yarns at a temperature of 20° C. and under an applied load of 600 MPa. The invention also relates to a pressure vessel comprising thereof.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention discloses a circumferential sleeve made from a single pre-cut blank with no additional material (other than adhesive) added to the blank. The circumferential sleeve has a strip that protrudes from the sleeve and one end of the strip is contiguous to a first portion sleeve such as the bottom edge and the other end of the strip is attached to a portion of the sleeve, such as the rear panel. The strip can be arcuate or L-shaped and permits a food container to stand upright.

Abstract: A method of producing a plastics milk container involves blow moulding a parison in a mould tool configured to produce a container having a body with a handle eye which defines a central axis extending in a first direction through the body, a footprint with a longitudinal axis extending in a direction perpendicular to said first direction, wherein the footprint defines four major sides and four major corner regions, each corner region arranged between a respective two of said major sides, the longitudinal axis extending through a centre point of the footprint, and the maximum radial extent of the footprint from the centre point being greatest where the footprint intersects the longitudinal axis, corresponding to the location of two of said corner regions, so that the extent of parison stretch away from the mould tool part line is less than the extent of parison stretch along the part line.

Abstract: A bowl includes non-slip means and spoon-assisted food conglomeration means. In a preferred embodiment, the bowl is transparent. Non-slip means may include a weight structure, a non-slip material affixed to the bowl bottom either substantially continuously covering the bottom or substantially discontinuously covering the bottom. Spoon-assisted food conglomeration means may include a sloped bottom, a substantially spoon-shaped locus, a steep rim, or an inward-curving rim. The bowl may further include spillage reduction means. Spillage reduction means may include an abrupt taper terminus, a steep rim, an inward-curving rim, or a chamfered or rounded bowl vertex. Alternatively the bowl may comprise a sloped bottom terminating in a substantially spoon-shaped locus and further comprise non-slip means. In alternate embodiments the bowl may further comprise spillage reduction means or be characterized by a substantial transparent region.

Abstract: A food plate comprising a first surface, a second surface, and an edge, wherein at least the first surface or each of the first surface and the second surface has a slope, which optionally comprises at least one depression at the bottom of the slope and adjacent to the edge, wherein (i) at least each portion of the edge that is adjacent to the bottom of the slope forms a rim or (ii) substantially all or all of the edge forms a rim and at least each portion of the rim that is adjacent to the bottom of the slope is pronounced or more pronounced than a portion of the rim that is not adjacent to the bottom of the slope; an adapter for a conventional food plate comprising a graduated, optionally flexible, rim, which, upon attachment to the food plate, causes the food-bearing side of the food plate to have a slope; a method of making a food plate; and a method of making an adapter for a conventional food plate.

Abstract: A gardener's waste can includes a frusto-conical container having a flexible sidewall, a closed bottom end and an open top end defining a circular rim. An arcuate hinge is formed in the sidewall of the container. The hinge has opposite ends respectively intersecting the rim of the container and is arranged such that, when the sidewall of the container is laid against the ground, a hinged portion of the sidewall connected to the hinge and disposed between the two ends thereof swings inwardly into the container and lies generally flat against the ground so that leaves, cuttings on the ground are easily swept over the flat portion of the container sidewall and into the container.

Abstract: A bucket assembly for use on an angled surface comprising a bucket portion a base that supports the bucket portion and a swivel assembly, wherein the bucket portion operates to swivel with respect to the base of the bucket assembly via the swivel assembly so that the bucket assembly does not tip over or fall from the angled surface. A method of using the bucket assembly on an angled surface includes placing the bucket assembly on an angled surface and rotating the bucket portion about the base such that an upper peripheral edge of the bucket portion is substantially horizontal, thereby allowing a user to access a desired tool retained within the bucket assembly.

Abstract: The present invention provides a stackable bin having a collapsed position and an erected position. The bin includes a base having an upper surface, a pair of opposing ends, and a pair of opposing sides. In an embodiment of the present invention, the base has raised upper edges along at least one of the pair of opposing sides or opposing ends. The bin also includes a pair of opposing side walls, each side wall attached at a lower edge to a respective base side, each side wall also including an upper edge. The bin further includes a pair of opposing end walls, each end wall attached at a lower edge to a respective base end, each end wall also including an upper edge. The bin includes at least one base notch in at least one raised upper edge of the base to provide forklift fork tine access when the bin is in the collapsed position, and at least one wall notch in the upper edge of at least one of the pair of side walls or end walls to provide forklift fork tine access when the bin is in the erected position.

Abstract: A holder and system for mixing a volume of material within a closed container in a mixing machine. Holders and systems in accordance with embodiments of the present invention may permit mixing of fluids in containers that are otherwise ill-suited for conventional mixing machines. The holder may include a receptacle or bucket into which a first insert or adapter is placed to receive and hold one end of the closed container. A second insert may also be inserted into the bucket to receive and hold a second end of the closed container. The bucket may include a tapered inner sidewall surface and one or both adapters may include side surfaces that generally conform to the sidewall surface.

Abstract: A low-profile shipping system for shipping an object without a pallet includes a shipping crate configured to surround the object being shipped. The shipping crate is configured to substantially enclose the object being shipped. The shipping crate defines a first passageway and a second passageway. The first passageway and the second passageway are adapted to receive a fork of a forklift. The low-profile shipping system also includes a shipping rail attached to the inside of the shipping crate at a location above the first passageway and the second passageway. The shipping rail is adapted to support the weight of the object and the shipping crate while the object is being transported by forklift.

Abstract: A case for a portable media player includes a holder for the portable media player and a rear wall having at least one handle movable between a closed position for storage and an open position for engagement by a finger of a user operating the portable media player. Two handles may be provided with respective insertion and engagement openings formed therein for the finger of the user. The handle may be cut out of the rear wall, may be formed in one piece with the rear wall, may move freely back and forth between the open and closed positions at a living hinge and may be flush with the rear wall in the closed position.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to containers configured for use on dual planar as well as single planar surfaces that can deviate from the horizontal. Such special receptacles can be used in a variety of static environments having sloped surfaces including: hills, damaged or structures under construction, sloping roofs, and the like. The primary object is to provide a substantially horizontal storage or support structure for objects.

Abstract: A storage system comprises a bottom, a plurality of sides, a cover and a plurality of vertical dividers. The sides are fixed to the bottom and the cover is located to have open and closed positions with respect to the sides, opposite the bottom. The vertical dividers are arranged in first and second transverse orientations between the sides, forming vertical storage units for hanging lures. A plurality of ventilation and drainage holes are formed in the bottom panel, and the top and at least two of the sides are transparent to visible light. Each of the bottom, sides, and cover is formed of an impact-resistant thermoplastic having a thickness of at least 4 mm, such that the cover supports a weight of at least 220 lbs when in the closed position.

Abstract: Embodiments of golf club bag bottoms and methods to manufacture golf club bag bottoms are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stabilizer for a pressurized gas cylinder characterized by a cylindrical wall having a diameter dc and a convex bottom having a curvature radius rc, comprising a molded shipping device characterized by a bottom and a top, the top having (a) an upper surface, (b) a downwardly projecting recess, relative to said upper surface, adapted to receive the gas cylinder, the recess comprising a cylindrical wall having a diameter, ds, approximately equal to dc, terminating in a concave surface having a curvature radius, rs, that is approximately equal to or greater than rc, and (c) external walls projecting downwardly from the upper surface; the bottom having (a) a lower surface; (b) a plurality of feet protruding from the lower surface, wherein the bottom of the feet are molded to receive the upper surface of the top whereby a plurality of devices can be stably stacked.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an adjustable inclined tool box for holding tools. In addition, the user can comfortably lie on the tool box at an incline when working in a supine position. The incline of the tool box can be changed by adjusting the height of at least one height adjustable foot connected to the bottom of the tool box. An optional lip connected to the tool box and extending therefrom can be provided in order to provide a smooth transition from the back rest of the tool box to a cabinet space floor if being used for work under a cabinet.

Abstract: A cigarette butt container simulating a large cigarette is mounted on a stand or bracketed to a wall or post as an outside receptacle for discarded smoking materials. An outer PVC hollow cylindrical base mates with a hollow cylindrical cap and both are painted and/or imprinted to simulate a giant cigarette. A removable inner metal cylinder receptacle is spaced apart from the outer cylinder and collects the discarded smoking materials for later disposal by lifting the cap and removing the receptacle. A metal neck having a bottom hole is to the cap for scraping the lighted smoking materials against the metal neck to extinguish the flame and dropping the smoking materials through the bottom hole into the receptacle.

Abstract: A plastic container of the type that may be formed from a material such as PET using the stretch blow molding process includes a main body portion and a base portion that is characterized by a relatively tall and narrow profile above the standing ring and that has a deep inset recess defined therein. The deep inset recess is defined in part by an upstanding inner sidewall portion adjacent to the standing ring that has a height that may be greater than about 0.35 inch. The upstanding inner sidewall portion may have a substantially straight portion that is substantially parallel to a substantially straight portion of an outer sidewall of the base.

Abstract: There is provided a cylindrical fixing flange structure for a high-pressure gas container filled with high-pressure gas. The cylindrical fixing flange structure includes a high-pressure side primary seal zone provided with a metal touch seal and an atmosphere-side secondary seal zone provided with an elastomer seal. The high-pressure side primary seal zone and the atmosphere-side secondary seal zone are arranged adjacently to each other in the cylinder direction of the high-pressure gas container. The cylindrical fixing flange structure is a sealing structure which has a high degree of freedom of design and is suitable for a high-pressure hydrogen gas container for a fuel cell, in which the durability and reliability against pressurization/depressurization stress, which poses a problem with the sealing structure using elastomer seal only, are ensured, the gastightness is high, and the volume, especially the transverse width, of sealing structure is restrained.

Abstract: A tool and parts holding tray comprises a tray portion and at least two brackets. The tray portion comprises a bottom plate and side walls, the bottom plate and the sidewalls forming a receiving portion on one side of the bottom plate. The at least two brackets are attached to the tray portion on another side of the bottom plate, and are adapted for accommodating a portion of a vehicle. The brackets may be non-parallel to each other. Thus, a driver, rider, or a technician for a vehicle such as a motorcycle, a quad or three wheeler dirt bike, a street bike, a dual sport bike, snowmobile, personal watercraft and the like can put and get things like tools, parts, hardware, accessories, etc. within hands reach of the vehicle while repairing or inspecting the vehicle. A method of holding a tool or part to a portion of a vehicle.

Abstract: A wheel assembly (66) is connected to a base bottom surface (26) of a receptacle (20) for facilitating rolling movement of the receptacle (20) over ground at a construction site. The wheel assembly (66) includes a pair of flanges (68) extending downwardly from the base bottom surface (26) of a front area (34) and a roller (70) is rotatably supported by and extends between the flanges (68). The roller (70) includes a drum (72) and a roller extremity (74) and a plurality of teeth (76) are disposed about the drum (72) and extend from the drum (72) to the roller extremity (74). The flanges (68) extend to a position to dispose the roller extremity (74) below the base bottom surface (26) of the receptacle (20) for supporting the receptacle (20) on the roller (70) and a first intersection (32) of a middle and rear area (36, 38) of the base bottom surface (26) in a static condition.

Abstract: Embodiments of golf bag bottoms and methods to manufacture golf bag bottoms are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: For stabilizing a frustoconical beverage container, a stabilizing insulation sleeve comprises a tapered cylindrical sleeve having a plurality of spaced apart vertical slits cut from the smaller open end of such sleeve, forming stabilizing legs. The sleeve is designed to wrap around or nest a similarly shaped, top-heavy, disposable beverage container. The sleeve provides a wide base of support when its legs, formed by the slits, radially expand out to more than 100% of the diameter of the bottom of an inserted beverage cup. This will prevent the inserted cup from easily tipping over on a flat surface, thereby stabilizing it. The ends of the stabilizing legs that spread out on a flat surface can be made of tacky material or of removable adhesive so as to further reduce the problem of sliding across a flat surface.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention relate to a beverage carrier in the shape of a ball associated with a sport or sporting activity. The beverage carrier may include one or more handles, a cover and a base. It may be configured to contain and dispense a beverage or to house a number of beverage containers. It may be configured to maintain a desired temperature for the beverage(s) carried therein. It may incorporate an advertisement on its exterior, for use in promoting a company, brand, event or the like.

Abstract: A cryopreservation storage and processing container for cryogenic material is disclosed. In one embodiment, the container can be used to cryopreserve and store biological specimens at cryogenic temperature but also can be used directly in centrifuges or microcentrifuges to process biological materials. It incorporates the functions of both storage container and centrifuge tubes, provides self-sealing mechanism, and accommodates higher cooling/warming rates. The storage container includes both a vessel body 14 and a cap 12.

Abstract: A modular component container system includes a plurality of case walls and a plurality of connectors. Each of the connectors includes at least two connector elements that mechanically connect to the case walls. The system also includes at least one latch connector having a latch connector element. The latch connector element mechanically connects to one of the case walls. A latch is movably oriented relative to the latch connector element. The latch releasably engages another of the case walls.

Abstract: A refuse container having a metal container body, a polymeric cover having a bottom sized to extend across a lower end of the metal container body and a flange extending upwardly from the bottom and connected to the metal container body so as to close the lower end of the metal container body.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for hinging or otherwise easily engaging and disengaging various members to each other include a spring-actuated pin element to selectively extend and retract a pin from one hinge leaf to engage an adjacent structure. A variety of spring elements may be used, and the hinge may be combined with other hinge elements in a variety of ways, including an articulated hinge. Methods of fabrication and assembly are disclosed.

Abstract: A tray system, comprising one or more retaining portions for a food container, the one or more retaining portions receiving and securely holding fitted non-slip inserts. The tray system includes one or more feet which are of a depth at least equal to deepest recessed retaining portion of the tray. The feet may allow the tray to sit stably on a flat surface. The tray may have a non-slip removable insert inserted into the retaining portion which may be fitted to the bottom of the retaining portion and may maintain grip on serving tray and food container.

Abstract: A vehicle and a fuel storage system for a vehicle are provided. A frame defining a perimeter structure and having first and second ends, and a generally open central interior portion, is configured to receive any one of a plurality of vehicle bodies in a body-on-frame vehicle architecture. A fuel cell arrangement is disposed adjacent one end of the frame, and a fuel storage tank is disposed in the central interior portion of the frame, along a length of the frame. The fuel storage tank provides a source of fuel for the fuel cell, and also acts as a fuel delivery conduit from one end of the frame to the other. The fuel storage system can include a non-rigid mounting structure for the fuel tank, thereby substantially isolating the fuel tank from movements of the vehicle frame.