Abstract: A packaging assembly comprising an outer tray and a lid coupled to the outer tray. The lid and the outer tray define a sterile cavity therein. The packaging assembly further includes an inner tray housing a delivery system within the sterile cavity. The outer tray includes a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a hinged portion coupling the proximal portion to the distal portion. To aseptically present the inner tray for removal from the outer tray, the lid is partially or completely removed. The proximal portion is then bent downward to expose the inner tray for removal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging system (1, 20) of two or more objects or containers (2) in a controlled environment, able to contain a first container (1), equipped with a barrier of sterility, and a casing or package (20), externally coupled to the first container (1) and provided with at least one removable wall (8), so that said container (1) can be accessible from outside and/or can be decoupled from said casing or package (20).

Abstract: The invention relates to a cargo holding device, in particular cargo container or pallet, for loading aircraft, comprising a bottom element and a plurality of profile elements and corner elements, wherein a bottom element edge portion is connected to the profile elements and corner elements, wherein the profile elements are connected to the corner elements via push-fit connections, wherein at least one profile element is connected to at least one corner element via a push-fit connection which comprises a push-fit connection recess and a corresponding push-fit connection pin, wherein the push-fit connection recess and the push-fit connection pin are configured such that the profile element and the corner element can be connected together by push-fit by a translational movement, wherein a translational movement direction has an angle in relation to a profile longitudinal axis of the profile element.

Abstract: The present invention provides a packaging box and stop wall of packaging box. The packaging box includes at least bottom plate, four third box-body splicing elements and four stop walls. The third box-body splicing element is fixed at each corner of the bottom plate and the two ends of stop wall are connected respectively to the two third box-body splicing elements on a side of the bottom plate and fixed between the two third box-body splicing elements to form with the bottom plate a semi-closed packaging box having open top. As such, the present invention can realize the packaging of liquid crystal panels of different sizes and increase the utilization efficiency of the packaging box to protect the liquid crystal panels as well as reducing packaging cost.

Abstract: A collapsible bin is provided. The bin includes a pair of opposing side panels. The bin further includes a pair of opposing end panels. At least one of the end panels has a first plurality of male interlocking members extending outward a first distance along an upper portion of a first side edge, and a second plurality of male interlocking members extending outward a second distance greater than the first distance along a lower portion of its first side edge. At least one of the side panels includes a plurality of female interlocking members along a first side edge for receiving the first and second pluralities of male interlocking members extending along the first side edge of the at least one side panel.

Abstract: A fastening system for use with a modular panel assembly having at least two panels includes one or more securing apertures formed through a first panel and one or more engaging projections provided on a second panel, each one of the engaging projections being sized and positioned to be engageable with a corresponding one of the securing apertures on the first panel. Panels for use in forming a modular panel assembly, modular containers, and methods of constructing modular containers are provided.

Abstract: A self-assemblable container, manufactured from ecologic materials such as standard fiberboard, comprising as its main structural elements a bottom, two longitudinal sides and two transverse sides, all of a quadrangular shape and having cauterized perimetrical faces from obtaining the main structural elements by a perimetrical laser cutting process, the main structural elements being assembled together by the insertion of flexible tabs into receiving slots, the sides of two main structural elements which in the assembled container are adjacent each other having one or the other so as to correspond, wherein the container may further comprise an antisagging brace, a lid and/or two transverse laths.

Abstract: An assemblable and disassemblable container is disclosed wherein a short wall member includes upper corner reinforcing members each formed at a corresponding corner formed by an upper horizontal flange and an endwise vertical side plate portion of the short wall member, and the upper corner reinforcing member includes an inclined coupling rib coupling the vicinity of the end of the upper horizontal flange to the vicinity of the upper end of the endwise vertical side plate portion, and wherein the lower end of the inclined coupling rib is positioned close to an endwise vertical side plate portion side of a lower horizontal rib of a horizontal portion included in a fitting block member. This configuration allows the short wall members and thus the container formed into a box shape to be increased in strength and rigidity, and can be prevented from undergoing torsional deformation.

Abstract: A vacuum chamber comprising a plurality of wall panels enclosing an interior space, in which the wall panels are removably attached to form the chamber using a plurality of connection members for locating the wall panels in a predetermined arrangement. The vacuum chamber further comprises one or more sealing members provided at the edges of the wall panels. The wall panels are arranged so that a vacuum tight seal is formed at the edges of the wall panels as a result of forming a vacuum in the interior space.

Abstract: A foldable box includes a floor and two longitudinal and transverse side exterior walls each lying opposite in pairs and foldable relative to the floor, each longitudinal side exterior walls including a protrusion at a transverse side end extending toward the transverse side exterior walls when upfolded, limiting foldability of the transverse side exterior walls to the outside. Each transverse side exterior wall including a locking mechanism at the outside of the transverse side exterior wall, including when upfolded, a snap-in element movable in a vertical direction relative to the floor surface, latchable with the protrusion. The protrusion and/or the snap-in element includes contact surfaces, inclined relative to the vertical direction when upfolded wherein the locking mechanism opens against a spring pretensioning when exceeding a predetermined inward force acting upon the transverse side exterior wall.

Abstract: A container having removable side panels and spacer inserts, the spacer inserts disposed within the gap between adjacent side panels, whereby said side panels are raised to remove them from the container and wherein the spacer inserts preclude removal of a lower side panel unless the adjacent upper side panel is raised sufficient distance to remove the spacer insert.

Abstract: A packing mechanism includes a plurality of first connecting members connecting end to end to form a polygon; and a plurality of sidewalls mounted on the first connecting members. Each first connecting member includes a main body, and a fixing portion mounted on an end of the main body. The main body defines at least two latching portions and at least one connecting portion. Each sidewall includes a base body and at least one positioning portion formed at an end of the base body, and the positioning portion latches with the connecting portion of the corresponding first connecting member. The fixing portion engages with one of the latching portions of an adjacent first connecting member; such that a volume of the packing mechanism is adjustable by engaging the fixing portion with another one of the latching portions of the adjacent first connecting members.

Abstract: A fuel container operating under overpressure and consisting of two shells is to be reinforced by means of an inner column so that, when the two shells are conjoined, a tension resistant connection is created. For this purpose, the column consists of a first and a second part connected to the respective shell, one part having catches, the other part having latching hooks, which catches and latching hooks for a tension resistant snap-in connection when joined together. For this purpose, both parts have latching surfaces and deflecting surfaces and the latching hook is resiliently displaceable.

Abstract: A modular casket that is easy to assemble and can be assembled with few or no tools is disclosed. The casket comprises a number of injection molded plastic pieces that can be snap-fit together. The casket is relatively compact and lightweight and is conducive to shipping and storage, yet has sufficient strength for its intended purpose.

Abstract: A portable reservoir frame composed of interlocking panels secured by a series of flanges having holes and pegs. An inner liner to hold liquid inside the reservoir frame is presented.

Abstract: A collapsible bin is provided. The bin includes a pair of opposing side panels. The bin further includes a pair of opposing end panels. At least one of the end panels has a first plurality of male interlocking members extending outward a first distance along an upper portion of a first side edge, and a second plurality of male interlocking members extending outward a second distance greater than the first distance along a lower portion of its first side edge. At least one of the side panels includes a plurality of female interlocking members along a first side edge for receiving the first and second pluralities of male interlocking members extending along the first side edge of the at least one side panel.

Abstract: A container having removable side panels and spacer inserts, the spacer inserts disposed within the gap between adjacent side panels, whereby said side panels are raised to remove them from the container and wherein the spacer inserts preclude removal of a lower side panel unless the adjacent upper side panel is raised sufficient distance to remove the spacer insert.

Abstract: A device housing includes a glass plate and a plastic frame. The glass plate is received in the plastic frame. The glass plate forms a positioning surface in an edge. The plastic frame and the glass plate are integrally formed, thus the plastic frame connects the glass plate with no gap, and the plastic frame forms a connecting portion combined with the positioning surface.

Abstract: An object of this invention is to provide a case for rolling powder alloy without failures at the time of rolling. The case for rolling powder alloy (1) is formed like a shape of box and comprises a side constituent member (10) forming like a rectangular frame in a combination of two members (10a, 10a) and surrounding a side surface of metal powder, an upper lid constituent member (11) mounting on one opening of the side constituent member (10) and covering an upper surface of the metal powder, and a lower lid constituent member (12) mounting on the other opening of the side constituent member (10) and covering a lower surface of the metal powder. The peripheral edges of the upper lid constituent member (11) and the lower lid constituent member (12) are, respectively, provided with a peripheral wall (11b, 12b) standing upright along an outer peripheral surface of the side constituent member, and the side constituent member (10) is inserted into a space surrounded by the peripheral wall (11b, 12b).

Abstract: Embodiments herein describe a separable, multi-sectioned reusable liquid drinking bottle that can be disassembled for cleaning. The drinking bottle has detachable upper and lower sections and a bottle top. The upper and lower sections are engageable and separable from one another. Both the upper and lower portions of the drinking bottle may be separately encased in a vacuum-sealed insulating layer of insulating material. The bottle portions are designed to engage each other in a leak-proof fashion to create a liquid containment vessel. The upper and lower portions of the drinking bottle create a containment vessel made of stainless steel, such that any liquids placed in the bottle only come in contact with this material that comprises the liquid containment vessel.

Abstract: A portable work and storage container includes a container frame, an enclosure arrangement and a wall panel affixing arrangement. The container frame includes a ceiling frame, a floor frame and four vertical corner posts spacedly extended between the ceiling frame and the floor frame. The wall panel affixing arrangement includes a plurality of wall adjusters and a plurality of wall lockers, wherein every two of the wall adjusters are adjustably extended to bias against two outer side rims of the wall structure respectively for applying a pushing force so as to ensure the wall panels of each of the wall structure are coupled with each other side-by-side. The wall lockers are adjustably engaged with top rims of the wall structures respectively to lock up the wall structures between the ceiling frame and the floor frame so as to securely retain the wall.

Abstract: A lightweight fruit and produce packaging container made from a die cut blank of thin, flexible, waterproof, food quality, transparent sheet material and including a plurality of fold lines defining wall portions, top and bottom closure portions, a latching portion and a handle forming portion

Abstract: A metal fitting finding particular application as a corner fitting for an ISO freight container. The corner fitting is preferably cuboidal and comprises walls formed from a first material that define an internal cavity. At least one support member is encapsulated within the walls and is formed from a different material to that of the walls and comprises a greater yield strength. A reinforced corner fitting is therefore provided comprising enhanced load bearing capacity.

Abstract: A crate, such as for transporting egg cartons or other items, includes a base, opposed side walls and a rear wall extending upward from the base. A front wall opposite the rear wall is selectably moveable between a closed position and a retracted, open position. In the retracted position, access to the interior of the crate is provided. In one embodiment, the front wall includes a plurality of pivotably connected sections, such that the front wall can be retracted to provide access to the interior. A latch selectively prevents movement of the front wall to the retracted position.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing device which includes a reservoir formed by a sidewall and a bottom wherein the sidewall defines an opening to the reservoir opposing the bottom wherein the opening is one of equal or greater dimension than the bottom. The device also includes an enclosure positioned within the reservoir wherein the enclosure defines a space separate from an interior of the reservoir wherein the space is in communication with another opening defined by one of the bottom and the sidewall for accessing the space from an exterior of the reservoir. In another embodiment, a fluid dispensing device which includes a reservoir formed by a sidewall and a bottom.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plastic storage and transport container. The container includes a bottom part and four sidewalls fixedly disposed on the container bottom, or hinged tiltably and latchable to one another. The storage and transport container includes a removal opening (2) in at least one sidewall (1) which is closeable by way of a lid (3). Preferably, the lid (3) is of two-part construction made up of two lid elements (3a, 3b), wherein the two lid elements (3a, 3b) are swingably connected together by way of a hinge-like connection. This lid (3) can only be opened from the inside of the container. When the container is transported, the lid (3) is closed and cannot be opened or manipulated from the outside. For storage, the containers are stacked in such a way that a removal opening (2) of each container is accessible from the front. Prior to stacking the containers, the lids (3) are partially or entirely opened so that the goods located in the container can be removed from the container.

Abstract: The present invention provides a reusable, washable, plastic, collapsible bin. The bin includes a base And a first and second pair of walls extending upwardly from the base having interlocking members for interlocking the first and second pair of walls to one another.

Abstract: A modularized bamboo frame member set is disclosed in which bamboo poles are cut into straight bamboo strip elements and then the bamboo strip elements are processed into -shaped, L-shaped and arched bamboo rod members through a compression molding press so that the -shaped, L-shaped and arched bamboo rod members are selectively used and connected end-to-end to construct rectangular, circular and oval bamboo frame members for making bamboo baskets.

Abstract: The invention provides improved collapsible storage container (10) which has a first pair of folding side gates (11) and a second pair of folding end gates (12), with each gate (11, 12) being pivotally mounted with respect to a pallet base. Each gate (11) has detachably mounted along opposite vertical margins thereof approximately c-shaped posts (22) each of which has a locking flange (23). Each gate (12) has angle members (35) attached to and extending along opposite vertical frame members (30, 31) and forming therewith a flange receiving slot (40) for slidably locating a respective locking flange (23). The gates (11, 12) when in their erect positions interlock with one another along their adjacent vertical margins which enhances the stiffness and rigidity of the container (10).

Abstract: A modular casket that is easy to assemble and can be assembled with few or no tools is disclosed. The casket comprises a number of injection molded plastic pieces that can be snap-fit together. The casket is relatively compact and lightweight and is conducive to shipping and storage, yet has sufficient strength for its intended purpose.

Abstract: An apparatus for cultivating a cucumber, eggplant or the like includes a fastening element for allowing an opened cover body to be fastened into a closed state or a closed cover body to be separated into an opened state by causing a catching protrusion opened along the longitudinal direction of the cover body, and a plurality of catching steps to allow the cover body to be coupled and fastened when catching steps are hooked on a catching protrusion, and a cover body distortion prevention projection formed protruding from the catching protrusion to fix opposite sides of each of the catching steps when each catching step is hooked on the catching protrusion. Cover body separation/opening supports are formed, respectively, on the top of each catching step and on the catching protrusion such that the fastened cover body can be unfastened and opened.

Abstract: A cargo bin formed of a medial cargo module having opposing open ends formed to securely engage an extension member to extend the length of the bin, or an end wall, for use when a non-extended bin is required. A unique engagement mechanism is provided for securely affixing the extension member or end wall to the medial cargo module, wherein there is provided a cradle formed to receive an engagement rod, the engagement mechanism formed to securely guide the components together so as to align engagement apertures associated with the side edges of the units, which engagement apertures, when aligned, are secured via retention pins or the like.

Abstract: A collapsible container for containing goods, including a liquid and/or solid/liquid mixture, configured to be assembled and disassembled manually without the use of tools. The container includes a plurality of upright panels coupled to a base by their bottom portions. The bottom portion of each panel has a relieved portion that extends into a corresponding groove formed in the base. The panels include panels of a first type and panels of a second type, with the relieved portion of the panels of the first type differing from the relieved portion of the panels of the second type. Each panel of the first type is flanked along its opposing upright edges by a pair of adjacent panels of the second type. Each of the edges of each of the panels is coupled by an edge joining assembly to one of the edges of one of the flanking panels.

Abstract: A connection device for use with a blast-resistant container includes a frame with a recess, and a connecting member. An arcuate surface is formed on the outside of the opening of the recess. The connecting member is connected to the frame at one end with a head engaged in the recess and connected to a side panel at the other end. Thus, this connection device can transmit strong membrane force between each two panels of a container and meet the connection requirement of a blast-resistant container. When there is a blast, the connection device is able to confine the blast within the container for that the maximum strain of the plastic hinge in the connecting member can be controlled by the curvature of that arcuate surface formed on the frame.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method of constructing a food display case. The construction techniques make use of a crimping tool which stitches together overlapping metal flange portions of the component display panel. The resulting stitched seams permit the rapid assembly of the non-glass structural components. In situ foaming of the spaces between the interior and exterior display walls, floor panels, and top panels, provides a rigid spaced connection between the adjacent panels and provides for the overall rigidity and increased strength of the resulting display case.

Abstract: A one piece stowage bin (10) has a generally rectangular, polygonal open-fronted box-type structure. Right and left end panels (14) and (18) rise up from the sides of the bottom panel (12) to form side walls. Three fold lines allow the stowage bin (10) to comprise the rear lower panel (22), the rear upper panel (26) and the top panel (30) of the stowage bin. Tenons (51), (52), (53), (54), (57), (58), (59), and (60) extend from the margins of the right and left end panels (14) and (18). Mortise pockets (63), (64), (65), (66), (71), (72), (73), and (74) are formed in the side margins of the rear upper panel 26 and the top panel (30). The mortises and tenons create interlocking mortise and tenon joints that do not require a bonding adhesive. Right and left formed angle brackets (38) and (40) secure the right and left end panels (14) and (18) to the top panel (30).

Abstract: A one-piece aerosol can (20) of aluminum with integral end cap (24) for attaching a valve plate is such that the end cap (24) is adapted to match the outer contour of an end cap (14) which is flanged or folded onto the body (12) of a three-piece aerosol can (10) of tin plated sheet can be attached in an identical manner to the integrally formed end cap (24) of the one-piece aerosol can of aluminum. The specific design of the integrally formed end cap on the one-piece can of aluminum makes the interchangeability of accessories between both types of can possible.

Abstract: A detachable food container includes a base plate having a periphery base rim integrally and perpendicularly extended from a periphery side of the base plate; two fold plates which has an end piece perpendicularly and integrally bent on each end thereof; two side plates which both ends each provides a V-shape fork means to engage with the respective end piece of the corresponding fold plate in order to form a hollow quadrilateral frame body which is placed on top of the base plate and bounded by the base rim thereof; and a top lid cover having a periphery cover rim integrally and perpendicularly extended from a periphery side of the top lid cover for covering on top of the hollow quadrilateral frame body to form the detachable food container.

Abstract: An electrically conductive joint and method of making, which includes off-setting a portion of one end of a composite sheet having a conductive layer and an insulative layer, bending a part of the off-set portion into a first leg with the insulative layer on the inside of the bend, bending an edge portion of a second end of the sheet into a second leg with the insulative layer on the outside of the bend, juxtaposing the two legs and compressing them to form a continuous contact joint between the conductive layers of the two ends, forming the sheet into a magnetically-shielding housing with the joint disposed on the inside of the housing.

Abstract: Instant crate is generally related to shipping and storage crate containers. More specifically, it is concerned with a new improved knock-down and easy to assemble type of container. The container is comprised of six interlocking panels. The side and end walls engage with the base on assembly to form an open topped container. The top slides and interlocks with the side and end walls in a mating engagement to close the container.

Abstract: A transport container having a base and a plurality of side walls perpendicularly connected to form a container having an inner cavity. The side walls are formed of first and second wall panels. The first and second wall panels are hingedly connected so that the first or upper wall panels may fold down relative to the second or lower wall panels to collapse the transport container after use. The first and second wall panels are hingedly connected by an elongated flexible hinge. Edge portions of the first wall panels have coupling assemblies that are designed to selectively connect and disconnect adjacent first wall panels.

Abstract: A self-adjusting linkable carrier for sample tubes, cuvettes, cells and the like comprising a longitudinally symmetrical vertically oriented polygonal body having two pairs of orthogonally disposed opposed vertical faces and a horizontal bottom sliding surface is disclosed. The top surface of the body is provided with a central bore opening into a vertical cavity adapted to releasably receive and retain a wide variety of sample tube configurations in a stable vertical orientation. Machine readable indicia may be provided on the external surface and vertical slots are provided in each external face to provide access to the central vertical cavity. A releasably locking horizontally aligned dovetail feature is provided to link adjacent carriers into conveniently handled racks or magazines which may be assembled and disassembled by machine. Additional horizontally sliding indexing elements are provided to facilitate the stable storage and transport of the carrier.

Abstract: A transport container having a base and a plurality of side walls perpendicularly connected to form a container having an inner cavity. The side walls are formed of first and second wall panels. The first and second wall panels are hingedly connected so that the first or upper wall panels may fold down relative to the second or lower wall panels to collapse the transport container after use. The first and second wall panels are hingedly connected by an elongated flexible hinge. Edge portions of the first wall panels have coupling assemblies that are designed to selectively connect and disconnect adjacent first wall panels.

Abstract: A multi-use, knock-down, fully-insulated chamber for the transport of frozen, heated or cooled contents having pivotable sides with interlocking edge retainers for transfer of hoop stresses and wrinkle-type, flexible connective bands to guide sides between their erected and knockdown positions.

Abstract: An automotive passenger airbag module is assembled by securing two endcaps to a chute or housing. The endcaps have tabs which engage channels in the sidewalls of the housing and may be secured by staking portions of the channels to hold the tabs fast during deployment of the airbag.

Abstract: A partitioning member is provided at the opening of a thermal insulation box having outer and inner boxes forming a space in between the outer and inner boxes. The two spaces communicate with each other and are filled integrally with a thermal insulation material by injecting into the space between the outer and inner boxes an expandable thermal insulation material, which diffuses into the space inside the partitioning member, to thereby provide in a simple and economical way a thermal insulation box having a small number of components and uniform thermal insulation.

Abstract: A modular cylinder comprises a plurality of, in this case 24, modules each having a tongue to engage a groove of its neighbor and each either having a camming ramp to engage a camming ramp of its neighbor, or a filler rod inserted between adjacent modules at each interface. Where the camming means are provided, (n-1) of the modules can be placed into engagement to define an almost complete cylinder and can then be strained in a radially outward direction to provide space for the final module which is placed in position by sliding longitudinally of the gap. Where the filler rods are used, all of the n modules may be loosely assembled in a first operation and the filler rods can be inserted in a second operation to pre-stress the cylinder.

Abstract: A sleeve for a container such as a drink can or bottle is adapted to be slipped onto the container so that it is a tight fit thereon. The sleeve insulates against heat gains or losses and provides a relatively inexpensive vehicle for advertising in the form of product or service endorsements, competition advertising and such like.

Abstract: An open top container having at least one side wall constructed of vertically disposed panels having horizontally extending corrugations or ribs lending beam and column strength to the side wall panels. The panels of that side wall can have an interconnecting slip joint permitting limited horizontal movement between the panels. One or more of the side posts of at least that side wall can have inner and outer sleeved sections permitting vertical movement of the bottom end relative to the top end while restricting horizontal movement and forces. The side post vertical movement permits the transference of portions of the vertical, load imposed forces from the top rail to the corrugated ribs of the side wall panels. The composite beam consisting of the top rail, bottom rail, corrugated panels and side post can be prestressed for additional advantages. Also, both walls of a rectangular container for maximum advantage should include the horizontal corrugations and the sleeved side post.