Abstract: A removable and reusable cap for a container is provided. The cap has a platform portion and peripherally associated upstanding and downwardly extending portions, and a depression is defined across the platform portion. In the depression, a dispensing aperture and preferably a vent are defined which are opened and closed by a closure plate that is received within the depression and that has a proximal end which is pivotably associated with the depression. The distal end of the closure plate is pivotally associated with a pull ring that is biased into association with the closure plate and that is nestably received in the closure plate, but that has a finger associatable apex region. When the pull ring is pivoted upwardly, the closure plate is pivoted and the dispensing aperture and vent are opened, preferably the vent before the dispensing aperture.

Abstract: A container for housing produce comprising a generally rectangular bottom, generally rectangular opposed first and second side and end walls extending upwardly and outwardly from the bottom, and a pivot member on an upper edge of the first side wall. A lid comprising two panels is provided, each panel having first and second side edges and a hinge edge, the first side edges being detachably and pivotally secured to the pivot member. A hinge operatively connects the hinge edges of the two panels. Resilient flanges are provided on the second side edges of the panels to releasably engage shoulders formed on an upper edge of the second side wall when the lid is closed. To nest multiple containers one within another, the lid is removed from the side wall, folded 180° about its hinge, rotated 90° and placed in the bottom of the container. Another container is then placed in the container and the process is repeated.

Abstract: A truck bed toolbox is provided including a housing having an open top, and a pair of cover assemblies mounted on the housing for covering the open top of the housing. Each cover assembly includes a frame and a cover. The frame is mounted on the housing adjacent to the open top. The frame includes a pair of elongated sides and a pair of elongated ends, with a first one of the sides of the frame being pivotally mounted on the housing. One of the end edges of the cover is pivotally mounted on an inboard one of the ends of one of the frames. The covers of the cover assemblies are each pivotable about a first axis and a second axis, the first axis being oriented substantially perpendicular to the second axis.

Abstract: A saddlebag includes a body and a lid pivotally attached to the body by a hinge assembly. The lid moves in a substantially translational manner to disengage and engage the body, and moves in a pivotal manner when not engaging the body. The saddlebag also includes a locking assembly selectively securing the lid in a closed position and being operable via a push-button located on an outer surface of the saddlebag body. A gas spring is interconnected between the body and the lid of the saddlebag, biasing the lid toward the open position such that depressing the push button releases the lid, allowing the gas spring to expand and fully open the saddlebag with no further intervention by the operator.

Abstract: A lid for large size industrial or commercial solid waste containers is mounted to the upper rear edge of the containers by double linkages, with each linkage including two substantially equal length links; and frictional engagement arrangements such as notches or grooves are provided in the lid adjacent the rear thereof for engagement with the upper rear edge of the trash containers, to hold the lid in a partially open configuration. The double linkage also permits the lid to hang down close to the rear of the container, to reduce the front to rear extent of the assembly when the lid is fully open.

Abstract: A lid for large size industrial or commercial solid waste containers is mounted to the upper rear edge of the containers by double linkages, with each linkage including two substantially equal length links; and frictional engagement arrangements such as notches or grooves are provided in the lid adjacent the rear thereof for engagement with the upper rear edge of the trash containers, to hold the lid in a partially open configuration. The double linkage also permits the lid to hang down close to the rear of the container, to reduce the front to rear extent of the assembly when the lid is fully open.

Abstract: In a two-shaft pivotal mechanism for opening/closing and supporting a cover, a second pivot shaft connecting a pivoting member and the cover projects integrally from one of a pivoting member and a connecting piece on the cover, and an attachment hole for supporting the second pivot shaft is formed in the other of the pivoting member and the connecting piece, so that the pivoting member and connecting piece are pivotally connected. The pivot limiting portion is provided between the connecting piece and the pivoting member, and limits pivotal operation therebetween to a predetermined angular range. A first pivot shaft connecting the pivoting member and a receptacle projects integrally from one of the pivoting member and the receptacle, and an attachment hole for supporting the first pivot shaft is formed in the other of the pivoting member and the receptacle, so that the pivoting member and the receptacle are pivotally connected.

Abstract: A closure is shown for an equipment sub having a generally cylindrical aperture leading to a bore and a bore stop. The closure is a circular body having a O-ring seal on a peripheral flange. A common actuating means moves spaced arcuate segments located on the circular body outwardly into contact with the bore stop provided in the bore of the equipment sub.

Abstract: Closure opening/closing apparatus constructed that a slide hinge (43) provided with two hinge portions (43a) and (43b) parallel to each other is supported rotatably at one hinge portion by a shaft to a closure body (41) for opening/closing an opening (21c) provided in a hardware housing (21), and a spring member (46) having coil portions (46a) and (46b) as a spring energizing section, each corresponding to the two hinge portions (43a) and (43b), is attached to the slide hinge (43). The slide hinge (43) being fitted by insertion to the hinge holder (44) formed on the hardware housing (21) slidably in the opening (21c) direction, and the closure body (41) and the slide hinge (43) are energized to pivot outward of the hardware housing (21) by the spring member (46), to thereby reverse and open the closure body (41) with respect to the hardware housing (21).

Abstract: In a two-shaft pivotal mechanism for opening/closing and supporting a cover of the invention, a second pivot shaft connecting a pivoting member and the cover projects integrally from one of a pivoting member and a connecting piece on the cover, and an attachment hole for supporting the second pivot shaft is formed in another of the pivoting member and the connecting piece, so that the pivoting member and connecting piece are pivotally connected. The pivot limiting portion is provided between the connecting piece and the pivoting member, and limits pivotal operation therebetween to a predetermined angular range. A first pivot shaft connecting the pivoting member and a receptacle projects integrally from one of the pivoting member and the receptacle, and an attachment hole supporting the first pivot shaft is formed in another of the pivoting member and the receptacle, so that the pivoting member and the receptacle are pivotally connected.

Abstract: A sliding console (20) for use with a vehicle. The console (20) includes a padded upper portion (40) to serve as an arm rest. The console (20) includes a slider assembly (52) that moves toward and way form the front end (32) and rear end walls (34) to allow the padded upper portion (40) to be adjusted.

Abstract: An opening and closing apparatus for a lid including a box body, a lid openable and closable in a first direction and a second direction relative to the box body, a movable member movable to a first position for opening the lid in the first direction, a second position for opening the lid in the second direction, and a closing position for closing the lid, first and second operating buttons integrally coupled to the opposite end portions of the movable member, a first biasing member for normally biasing the movable member to the closing position, and a holding member for holding the movable member in the first position against the biasing force of the first biasing member when the first operating button is pressed and the movable member is moved to the first position, and holding the movable member in the second position against the biasing force of the first biasing member when the second operating button is pressed and the movable member is moved to the second position, the holding member being disposed nea

Abstract: A multipurpose container having a lid and a receptacle. The receptacle has a base, a pair of side walls and a pair of end walls. The side walls are opposing each other and are integral to the base and to each other. At least one container wall has one half of a hinge mechanism integrally molded to a free end which mates with the other half of the hinge mechanism integrally molded with the lid to for the hinge mechanism. The hinge mechanism removably and pivotally attaches the lid to the receptacle. The hinge prevents the lid from rotating past a prescribed angle while allowing the lid to remain open to aid in filling the container. The lid includes a living hinge which allows the lid to be reduced in size and fit within the container. The container is adapted to being stackable and nestable when the lid is removed and placed inside the container.

Abstract: This lightweight explosion-mitigating assembly includes at least a containment structure and a door. The containment structure and door each include at least one set of engagement flanges. The flanges are movable between an interlocking arrangement and a non-interlocking arrangement. In the non-interlocking arrangement, the flanges are sufficiently relatively operatively free from each other to permit movement of the door relative to the containment structure between open and closed positions. On the other hand, in the interlocking arrangement, the door is in the closed position and the flanges are both mutually engageable and slidable relative to each other into mutual engagement and out of mutual engagement.

Abstract: A makeup case is composed of a bottom (2) and a lid (4) which is hinged to the bottom and can be reversibly locked against the said bottom. The bottom and the lid are formed from identical molded parts. A joint structure is designed to be used interchangeably for hinging the bottom to the lid or for reversibly locking the lid against the bottom. The hinging of the bottom to the lid and the reversible locking of the lid against the bottom are provided by mechanical snap-fastening at the joint structure.

Abstract: A container for housing produce comprising a generally rectangular bottom, generally rectangular opposed first and second side and end walls extending upwardly and outwardly from the bottom, and a pivot member on an upper edge of the first side wall. A lid comprising two panels is provided, each panel having first and second side edges and a hinge edge, the first side edges being detachably and pivotally secured to the pivot member. A hinge operatively connects the hinge edges of the two panels. Resilient flanges are provided on the second side edges of the panels to releasably engage shoulders formed on an upper edge of the second side wall when the lid is closed. To nest multiple containers one within another, the lid is removed from the side wall, folded 180.degree. about its hinge, rotated 90.degree. and placed in the bottom of the container. Another container is then placed in the container and the process is repeated.

Abstract: A device for removing spa covers and storing them, while the spa is in use, and returning them to cover the spa after use. The device may be operated with very little effort on the part of the user to lift the cover up and "off" the spa and over the end for storage. The spring balance aids in returning the cover to the "on" position. This device also reduces the possibility of having the wind damage or blow away the spa cover. Handicapped persons may find the installation of the hand crank or electric motor provisions will help them remove and replace the cover.

Abstract: This invention is relates to a cosmetic case capable of displaying the inside of the case, comprising a housing for containing a cosmetic material, the housing having an opening for exposing the surface of the cosmetic material, a lid for closing the opening formed at the housing and a hinge member attached to each edge of the housing and the lid to rotatably connect the housing and the lid with each other so that respective outer surfaces of the housing and the lid come to face closely to each other. The hinge member comprises a pair of shafts members and a pair of support members, each support member arranged on each end of the pair of the shaft members. Each of the housing and the lid has a coupling portion having a fitting groove for fitting one of the shaft members to hide the shaft members and to expose the support members on opposite sides of the coupling portion.

Abstract: A computer front cover mounting arrangement includes two doorposts fixedly fastened to two opposite vertical lateral sides of the face panel of a computer mainframe, each door post having two pivot shafts at top and bottom sides, and a front cover releasably coupled to the doorposts and covered on the face panel and selectively openable from the face panel from the left side or the right side, the front cover having backward coupling flanges in four corners, each coupling flange having a circular recess for coupling with one pivot shaft, and a guide groove for guiding the corresponding pivot shaft into coupling position.

Abstract: In a lid support arrangement for a double lid lock for closing the openings of two containments disposed adjacent one another for transferring noxious materials between the containments, a cover lid for sealing the opening between the containments is supported by a pivot arm structure which is pivotally supported at one end and extends over the cover lid and the cover lid is attached to the pivot arm structure by a pivot joint having an axis extending parallel to the pivot axis of the pivot arm structure.