Abstract: A bifunctional reusable beverage container closure is designed to reseal and/or enable easy drinking from an opened pop-tab type metal can of soda or beer. A hollow funnel-shaped housing uses axially aligned spout and skirt means on oppositely disposed ends. The skir means is designed to snap-lock under a crimp bead of the metal can top while an integral gasket seals against the crimp bead.

Abstract: An advertising device, comprising a sidewall defining an internal volume for containing a liquid and having an upper open portion and a bottom portion is disclosed. A bottom member closes the said bottom portion. The upper portion of the sidewall extends inward in the region of the upper portion which is uppermost on the tubular sidewall. A bead extends along the outside parameter of the said radially inwardly extending portion of the tubular sidewall. A cap has a tubular sidewall whose cross-sectional shape substantially coincides with the cross-sectional shape of that portion of the tubular sidewall between the upper portion of the tubular sidewall and the lower portion of the sidewall. A top member is secured along the inside of the cap sidewall, the top closing said cap. The inside of the cap sidewall is configured to grip the head to securely close the upper portion with the cap top. The inside of the cap bottom, has ridges or protrusions, to hold the glass steady when the cap is being used as a coaster.

Abstract: The method of improving the stiffness of a polystyrene foam cup having a generally closed cell foam sidewall and bottom and a solid plastic film coating on at least the outer surface thereof comprising placing said cup around a heated mandrel, said mandrel having an outside diameter sufficiently less than an inside diameter of said cup to allow the cup sidewall to expand, at a temperature and for a time sufficient to expand the sidewall.

Abstract: A straw assembly is provided for a liquid container having a push tab or pull tab closure in a metallic container or a screw type closure on a plastic container. The straw is retained within the container in a retracted position even following opening of the removable closure. The straw is moved to an operative position by depressing a portion of the container so as to shift the straw laterally and permit the straw to emerge through the dispensing opening by means of a buoyancy collar on the straw.

Abstract: A can holder that can be molded from plastic, preferably in two sections. One section comprises a collar for fitting around a container such as an aluminum can, said collar has two lugs on its outer surface and a locking tab in the collar between the lugs. The other section is a handle which can be mounted rotatably between the lugs so that when the handle is in a raised position the collar may be slipped over or removed from the container and when the handle is depressed, a camming face on the end nearest the container is pressed against the locking tab and holds the container securely.

Abstract: An integral floating cooler structure including a barge member having a barge bottom and barge sides with a storage chest having a chest bottom formed in common with the barge bottom, and chest sides of less thickness that the barge sides and having lower portions formed in common with the barge sides. The chest bottom and said chest sides are of thickness sufficient to provide thermal insulation. The barge bottom and the barge sides are displacement volume sufficient to provide buoyancy for the cooler structure. The exterior surfaces of the chest sides; the barge sides and the barge bottom forms a common exterior surface for the cooler structure. The interior surface of the chest bottom and the chest sides forms a common interior surface for the cooler structure.

Abstract: A plastic snap fit cover for a carbonated beverage can includes an aperture through the cover aligned with the snap tab opening in the top of the can with an integrally molded screen across the aperture of a size to allow free drinking through the cover and yet prevent the intrusion of insects, such as bees, into the can.

Abstract: A protective cover for a beverage container, which cover is both removable and reusable. The cover is intended to prevent bees and other contaminating objects from entering the container after the container has been initially opened. The cover comprises a flexible, resilient disc having a notch formed therein, whereby the disc may be inserted to fit conveniently in the recessed area on the top of the beverage container and underneath the tab. The cover is rotated to align the notch with the opening in the container so that the liquid in the beverage container is accessible to the consumer. Similarly, the cover may be further rotated so that it covers the opening and thereby prevents the entry of foreign objects into the container.

Abstract: A child's liquid drink container in the form of a canteen which is equipped with a drinking straw. The canteen has a dome-shaped rotatable cover with a hole in one side. The cover may be rotated to a first angular position in which an internal closure member closes the hole with the straw retracted into the cover. The cover may also be rotated to a second angular position in which the closure member moves away from the hole and in which the straw is caused to project out through the hole. This enables one to drink the liquid contained in the canteen quickly and easily and without the need to remove the cover.

Abstract: A spout for attachment to a can having a raised peripheral rim at the top, and a push-in tab in its top which is pushed in by a lift tab, leaving an off-center opening in the can top. The spout has a tubular plastic body of oblong cross-section with a bottom opening at its inner end and an outwardly-facing groove extending around this opening to receive the edge of the can top part-way around the push-in tab opening in it. A flexible and resilient lip extends down and in from the bottom side of the spout body to engage beneath the top peripheral rim of the can.

Abstract: A clip apparatus (10) for use in combination with a receptacle (200) and a tubular article (100), wherein the clip apparatus (10) comprises a horizontally disposed article retention member (12) operatively attached to a first (13) and second (14) vertically disposed receptacle grasping members.

Abstract: There is disclosed a container for liquids that includes interchangeable dispensing tops such as: a nipple top, a multiple hole protrusion top, a drinking straw top, and a drinking cup top. The bottle is a combination of an outer shell which has windows along its length, a rigid, cylindrical, inner container having a closed bottom, an open top and a removable cap. The cap supports one of the aforementioned dispensing means on its upper surface and is removably secured to both the inner container and outer shell.

Abstract: A drinking container has a retainer device to retain relatively large objects such as ice cubes therebeneath. The retainer device has a central portion which may contain printed indicia and a plurality of resilient arms extending radially outwardly to resiliently engage the container. A porous pouch adapted to receive an additive for release of an ingredient into the liquid may be mounted to the bottom of the central portion.

Abstract: A removable, rotatable closure is described for use on the top of a beverage can. The closure has a plate which covers the opening in the can to prevent contaminants from entering, and a ring to hold the plate in place. The ring is placed below the outside rim of the can, extending less than the full circumference of the can rim. The closure is easily rotated to expose the can opening while drinking, then is returned to its original position.

Abstract: A disposable cup is equipped with an integrally formed straw on the inner wall thereof. A cut is disposed on the periphery of the mouth of the cup next to the bottom of the projecting portion of the straw. A bellow-like section is disposed at the bottom of the projecting portion so that the same can be randomly bent and arranged under part of the flanged rim along the mouth of the cup.

Abstract: A container closure lid having a valved spout is disclosed. The valve is normally closed so as to prevent spillage from the container. In use, the valve is opened by the application of force laterally to the edge of the valve. In addition, a valved spout which is particularly adapted to permit close stacking of the lids is disclosed.

Abstract: A beverage container having a metallic lid with a bend down panel on the lid to define an opening for the lid. A rupturable score line separates the panel from the lid and facilitates detachment of the panel from the lid and bending of the panel downwardly to provide the opening while a portion of the panel remains hingedly attached to the lid. A non-detachable pull tab is secured to the top of the lid for applying a manual force for rupturing the score line and bending the lid downwardly. A rotatable straw delivery mechanism holding a straw is secured to the underside of the lid. The straw delivery mechanism is positioned to permit the panel to bend downwardly to provide straw-free drinking access through the opening when the panel is depressed to a first position. When the panel is then depressed further to a second position, the panel comes into contact with a contact elbow on the straw delivery mechanism. This contact rotates the straw delivery mechanism to provide a pop-up straw through the opening.

Abstract: Cryogenic vessels provided with improved thermal insulation by spirally generating two layers of thermal insulation thereon; permits thicker insulation without requirement of increased space and heavier equipment.

Abstract: Air transportation container for dangerous materials.It comprises an internal confinement enclosure (2) containing a quantity of dangerous material (4) and an external confinement enclosure (14) surrounding enclosure (2), the latter having two walls (6) spaced by a shock absorbing material (8), the external confinement enclosure (14) having a wall (18) and a shock absorbing material (20). A cap (24) is located at each of the ends of the external confinement enclosure (14), each cap (24) having at least one mechanically strong outer wall (28) and a layer (30) of a lining material located between the outer wall (28) of cap (24) and external enclosure (14), said caps being mechanically disengaged from the external enclosure (14) and constituting a receptacle containing the external wall (18) following its deformation under the effect of the container impacting with an obstacle (38).

Abstract: A straw is combined with a cup or cup lid to form a nestable and disposable liquid refreshment receptacle or cover therefor. The straw and cup or cup lid are integrally molded to form a one-piece member therefore do not require separate dispensing or subsequent assembly. The straw/lid and straw/cup combinations are made nestable for high density distribution and storage as required for high volume or fast food applications. The straw/lid includes a dual-taper upper drinking extension and a single taper lower liquid engaging member. A recess is formed between cylindrical walls forming the drinking extension into which the drinking extension of an adjacent straw/lid is matingly received or nested during stacking. Further, respective lower liquid engaging members are received with one-another to permit nesting. In similar manner the straw/cups are nestable. Each cup defines a longitudinal recess along its outer side to receive the integrally formed straw of an adjacent cup during stacking.

Abstract: An air case has a plurality of wall portions defining an enclosed internal region of the case in a closed condition thereof, each wall portion having a first layer of a rigid material having surface regions spaced apart by internal webs or ribs and a second layer of a shock absorbing resilient material, the layers being bonded together in a substantially unitary structure.

Abstract: A child's drinking cup or bottle, with the cup or bottle having a generally rigid cap upon which there is mounted a relatively soft drinking lip or teat.

Abstract: A resealable cover for snap-fitting on a container comprising the combination of a resilient disk member with a downwardly extending lip integrally formed on the circumference thereof, and a spout integrally formed on an upper surface thereof said spout extending beyond the circumferential surface of the container when the cover is snap-fit thereon, and a spout cover pivotally mounted to the spout and sealable therewith. By snap-fitting the sealable cover to the top of an open container, for example, a beverage container, a sanitary means is formed for drinking therefrom. Alternatively, the spout may be used to pour the contents of the container. The container may then be resealed by sealing the spout cover to the spout to prevent, for example, escape of carbonation from the beverage contained in the container.

Abstract: A drinking tube for use in combination with a beverage container of the type having a cover with a sealing tear-out tab which may be pulled to rupture the closure thereof for providing access through the formed opening to the contents of the container. The tube comprises a resilient appendage in the form of a strip attached at one end to the drinking tube at a point intermediate to the ends of the tube. The length of the tube is substantially equal to the diameter of the cover, and the distance from the point of attachment of the strip to one end of the tube is less than the length of the formed opening in the cover. The other end of the strip is attachable to the underside of the cover in a flexed state to resiliently bias end of the tube against the closure.

Abstract: A cup-like container, doubling as a sealing cap is disclosed for application to cans for soft drinks and the like. The cup-cap combination consists of a cup element rotatably mounted, directly of indirectly, on the rim of the can's lid and having a base aperture that can be positioned in juxtaposition with the opening in the lid, so as to allow the pouring of the contents, or away from said opening, so as to seal the can and prevent the spillage of the liquid. The cup element, thus, permits the consumption of the contents without resting one's lips on the rim of the can and allows the preservation of the contents, once the can has been opened.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing containers, the method comprising the steps of (a) extruding an elongate tube of plastics material, the tube having a rectangular outer cross-section and an elongate central cylindrical cavity; (b) cutting the tube transversely into a plurality of container body portions; (c) sealing a base to one end of each body portion; and (d) sealing a top to the other end of each body portion. The invention also provides apparatus for manufacturing containers, comprising an extrusion device for extruding an elongate tube of plastics material, the tube having a rectangular cross-section and an elongate central cylindrical cavity, a cutting device for cutting the tube transversely into a plurality of container body portions, a first sealing means for sealing a base to one end of each body portion and a second sealing means for sealing a top to the other end of each body portion.

Abstract: A baffle for a liquid container, such as a vehicle gasoline tank or the like, is formed of a resilient, cellular foam plastic material placed within the container. The cells of the plastic are interconnected, and the volume of the solid material forming the foam plastic is only a minor portion of the overall volume of the material including its open cells. The plastic material is tightly compressed into a long strip which is surrounded by a casing formed of a thin sheet. The plastic material is chemically inert relative to the liquid, but the casing sheet is substantially soluble in the liquid. A predetermined length section of the strip may be inserted in a container. When liquid is poured into the container, the casing is substantially dissolved to free the compressed material, which resiliently expands to substantially fill the container and form a cellular baffle therein.

Abstract: A tactile stimulus producing means placed on the generally smooth surface of the side wall of the cylindrical body portion of a beverage container in a position that will normally be contacted by the hand of a person drinking from the beverage container spout. The tactile stimulus producing means should be contacted by the person's thumb or finger tips, thus permitting them to recognize the misalignment of the beverage container and reorient the container so that the spout is properly positioned, without having to visually observe the beverage container or shift their attention from another activity.The particular preferred embodiments include a shallow circular recess positioned on the front side of the beverage can vertically below the point on the rim which is displaced the least distance across the top of the beverage can from the spout aperture, or a vertical channel or series of scored ridges extending between the top and bottom of the beverage can in the same angular position.

Abstract: A disk-like insulating cover for attachment to the top of opened metal beverage cans, providing selectable closure and retention of carbonation. A single drinking spout in the cover allows egress of beverage when aligned with the can opening; rotation of the cover to a misaligned position prevents spillage.

Abstract: A lid for a drinking cup or other container wherein the lid has a restricted opening through which the contents of the container may be drunk while leaving the lid in position to prevent spillage or sloshing out of the container. The opening is covered by a flap which may be integral with the lid and separated therefrom by break lines or tear lines. The flap extends up to the edge of the cup and where a flange is provided, extending even over the flange. The flap when folded back on the hinged line opposite the rim of the lid to reveal the opening, is automatically caught against the outer surface of the lid away from the opening so that it will not interfere with drinking from the cup and so that any reason for tearing off the flap and discarding it separately from the cup is removed.

Abstract: A cover for a disposable drinking cup is provided. The cover has a hinged tab defined by score lines which is re-closable. A pair of spaced apart arcuate ribs is provided on the cover which forms an arcuate recess. The recess is designed to releasably engage the tab and retain it in an open position. A sump can also be included on the cover, which serves as a collection reservoir for any spilled liquid.

Abstract: A container (1) for a can (C) has a hollow cylinder (3) having an inner diameter substantially equal to the outer diameter of the can. A base (5) at the lower end of the cylinder has a flat bottom surface so the container will sit on a table or the ground. A lid (19) fits over the upper end of the cylinder. A hinge structure (21) permits a user to lift the lid to open or drink from the can.

Abstract: A reusable insulated box includes a shipping container having a plurality of interconnected sides integral with a closed bottom and a sealable top. Bottom, top and side insert members are comprised of a rigid insulating material having at least an inner or outer surface thereof coated with a reflective insulating material for thereby providing a plurality of insulating plate members and each of the insulating plate members is sheathed in a heat shrunk thermoplastic insulating material. The bottom insert member is disposed in facial relation with the closed bottom of the container and the side insert members extend upwardly from a peripheral portion thereof in facial relation with the sides of the container. A top insert member is engaged with and supported by an upper surface of each of the side insert members and the combination of the thickness of the top and bottom insert members with the height of the side insert members is sufficient to permit closing and sealing of the sealable top.

Abstract: An angled top upon a beverage can permits the beverage to be drunk from the can without tilting the head.

Abstract: A beverage container having a drinking straw packaged with a beverage therein. The beverage container comprises a hollow container having a top end and a bottom end joined by a side wall. The top end has a normally sealed pour opening which is adapted to be opened upon demand for access to the beverage in the hollow container. The hollow container is filled with the beverage to a level near the top end thereof. The beverage container also includes a drinking straw disposed in the hollow container. The drinking straw is defined by a tube having an open drinking passage extending completely therethrough and is initially bent intermediate opposing ends thereof into a generally circular configuration substantially disposed in a plane with the opposing ends in generally adjacent relation. The drinking straw floats on the beverage near the top end of the hollow container.

Abstract: A frusto-conical beverage container, equipped with a lid, is provided with an annular shield or guard that surrounds the mouth of the cup and the lid positioned thereon. When a plurality of such containers are carried in a sack or tray, the guard prevents dislodgment of the lids and leakage of the contents of the cups which typically results from such dislodgment. The upper edge of the guard coaxially surrounds the cup mouth and the lid in spaced separation therefrom, while the lower edge of the guard resides in contact with the wall of the cup. The guard may be formed as a unitary structure with the cup or as a separate sleeve removable therefrom. The guard may be formed with a breakaway section to allow the consumer's lips access to the rim of the mouth of the cup.

Abstract: A combination beverage can carrier device and drinking accessory is disclosed. The device comprises a plurality of releasably detachable hollow cylindrical extension members which are connected to each other in parallel rows to form a carrier to be used in connection with beverage cans. When used as a carrier, the extensions are mounted flush to the top rim of the cans. Each extension is readily detachable from each other, and when detached, the extension can form a drinking accessory, such as a cup. When detached, the extension is telescopically slid upwardly along the outer surface of a can so that the top of the extension projects beyond the top rim of the can. This arrangement allows the user to directly drink from the can without touching his or her lips to the metallic surface and thereby increase safety and hygiene. Further, the extension and top surface of the can creates an area whereby external additives, such as ice cubes may be added.

Abstract: Disclosed is a container for beverages such as soft drinks, beer, etc. which houses therein a straw of which the upper end is mounted on the rear side of an opening of a container body. A stopper is provided at the lower portion of the straw to prevent the latter from being slipped out.

Abstract: An orifice which is an integral part of or attached to the underside of a beverage container top surface allows a corrugated straw with an air chamber near its bottom to emerge when the beverage container is opened with a specially-constructed pull tab assembly, whereupon said air chamber, being firmly attached to or a formed part of said straw, seats in a narrow area of said orifice permitting extension ofthe corrugated straw enabling one to drink the beverage container's complete liquid content through said straw without contact of mouth to container.

Abstract: A refrigeration apparatus cabinet construction wherein foamed insulation is formed in situ between an outer metal cabinet shell and an inner synthetic resin liner. The liner is provided, before thermoforming thereof, with an outer bilayer film having an inner portion bonded to the liner, with a reduced strength of approximately 3 to 7 ounces per inch of width. The film includes an outer portion having a firm bond with the urethane foam.

Abstract: A detachable lid of plastic construction for the sealed closure of an opened beverage can. Forming the lid is a central body portion surrounded by a downwardly depending double step flange perimeter to accommodate beverage cans of two different diameters. A pour opening located through the body is partially defined on its underside by a downwardly depending spout adapted to penetrate inward of a can opening thereat while being defined topside by an upwardly extending free standing rim of a predetermined geometric configuration. A closure cap adapted to cooperate with the pour opening is formed in the free end of an elongated flexible strap secured to the body.

Abstract: A food packaging container which can withstand heating in a microwave oven. It is formed of a laminate sheet material comprising a non-stretched polyethylene terephthalate film or sheet laminated on the interior side of a foamed sheet.

Abstract: A drinking apparatus for enabling more than one person to simultaneously drink a liquid which is being held in a container. The drinking apparatus includes a plurality of tubes, the tubes being secured to a base member. Each of the tubes can be used, simultaneously, to drink the liquid, in much the same fashion as a straw is used.

Abstract: A plastic drinking cup which is integrally connected with one or more elastic closures for the open ends of bottles and/or openings in the top walls of metallic or plastic cans. A closure can be provided at the inner side or at the outer side of the bottom wall of the cup, at the inner side or at the outer side of the tubular wall of the cup, or at the inner side of a transverse wall which is inwardly adjacent to the bottom wall. The closure can constitute an integral or a separable part of the cup, and the latter can be provided with a relief valve to allow for a reduction of pressure in the interior of a bottle or can whose open end or opening is sealed by the closure. The cup can carry two closures, one with a concave internal surface to sealingly engage with and to swivel relative to the partly spherical external surface of a bottle and the other for a can. Each closure can be manually applied to or disengaged from the bottle or can.

Abstract: An underground storage tank is treated in an expeditious, safe, and environmentally acceptable manner for the purpose of abandonment in place whereby the tank may not be re-used for its intended purpose which treatment involves completely filling the interior of the storage tank with a rigid polyurethane foam.

Abstract: An improved container for beverages where the contents of the container can be removed through the use of a flexible tubular member extendible through a pour opening formed in the container when a closure strip of the container is separated therefrom.

Abstract: A portable thermos bottle with retractable suction tube comprising a case, a cup cover, an inner cover with a sliding slot, a slide block capable of sliding up and down on the sliding slot, a spiral reel fitted in the inner cover and having a helical groove, a projecting helical rib, an upper journal and a holed lower journal, two coiled springs fitted on the upper and lower journals, and a flexible sucker having one end coming out of the slide block and another extending through the lower journal hole into the bottle so that it is easier to suck the liquid or beverage in the bottle with the retractable suction tube.

Abstract: A child-safe toy box includes a container and lid assembly structurally defined by self-supporting, readily flexible foam having a form fitting cover thereon which protectively encloses the foam. The cover may be of woven cloth and includes an inner portion permanently disposed over the foam and an outer decorative portion. The outer portion of the cover is provided with snap-open seams to allow removal thereof from the container and lid for cleaning purposes. A cloth hinge connects the lid with the container. An optional flexible, plastic liner may be inserted within the container to provide added rigidity and protect the foam against piercing by sharp toys.

Abstract: A sanitary drinking accessory is disclosed for use with a metal beverage can after it has been opened by actuating an integral "pop-top" feature. The drinking accessory has a unitary body fabricated from a resilient material which is not inherently potentially toxic when brought into contact with a human mouth. The peripheral shape of the drinking accessory includes a rear section and a front section which is shaped, in horizontal cross section, in the form of a circular section generally conforming to the curve of the circumference of the top of the beverage can. An aperture extends through the accessory and terminates, at its upper end, in an outwardly flared manner such that its upper section merges with the top surface.

Abstract: The molded shell of an article, while still warm from being molded, and while remaining within the mold or fixture in which it has been created, for instance by blow-molding of a parison of polyolefin plastic material into contact with the mold walls, is filled with a fluid, settable foaming plastic material, for instance polyurethane. This may be done by injecting the foaming mixture directly into the cavity of the shell. In this manner time, labor and materials are saved, and the resulting product is characterized by better adhesion of the foamed core to the internal wall surface of the shell.