Abstract: A container for storage and dispensing of paint includes a unitary, molded plastic container body defining an interior volume and including an annular container opening through which the contents are dispensed. Included as part of the paint container is a dispensing spout which is positioned within the container opening and includes a pouring lip. The dispensing spout includes a threaded portion which receives a removable closing cap. The cap is constructed and arranged to close the container opening. A transporting handle is provided and is attached directly to the container body.

Abstract: A container for storage and dispensing of paint includes a unitary, molded plastic container body defining an interior volume and including an annular neck portion which is externally threaded and which defines the container opening through which the contents are dispensed. Included as part of the paint container is a dispensing spout which is positioned within the annular neck portion and includes a pouring lip, a wiping edge, and a paint brush receptacle with a plurality of drain-back apertures. The dispensing spout includes two threaded portions, one which engages the neck portion and the other which receives a removable closing cap. The cap is constructed and arranged to close the container opening. A transporting handle is provided and is attached directly to the dispensing spout such that the cap, spout, and handle can be provided as a subassembly for threaded engagement onto the container body.

Abstract: A contoured jug (10) incorporates ergonomic top, side, front, rear and bottom walls (12, 14, 16, 18 and 20) and an arcuate handle (32) shaped to facilitate holding with one or both hands, for better stability and control while handling or pouring.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention employ a container having first and second chambers for receiving first and second fluids, respectively. Preferably, the first and second chambers are separated by a divider. The divider can be movable, removable, or can otherwise be opened to selectively connect and separate the first and second chambers. In this manner, first and second fluids can be inserted into respective chambers, after which time the divider can be moved to mix the first and second fluids. Preferably, the divider can be positioned to seal one chamber from the other to keep fluids in the chambers separate from one another. The first and second chambers are preferably shaped and sized to enable a user to mix the first and second fluids in a desired mixing ratio by at least partially filling the chambers with the fluids to a common level.

Abstract: A container is provided. The container has a cover that remains thermally, sealingly engaged with the container during the filling and dispensing of the container, and has filling and dispensing channels that are thermally sealed when not in use.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a container includes a dispensing opening, a closure and a plurality of walls. At least one of the walls includes a non-uniform surface structured so that the dispensing closure can be disposed on the surface when the container is in its dispensing position. In another preferred embodiment, the top wall of the container includes a vent, a vent cap forming a closure for the vent, a handle, a pouring aperture and a pouring closure covering the pouring aperture. The top surfaces of the vent cap, the handle and the pouring closure are generally parallel, and the heights of the top surfaces of the vent cap and the pouring closure are within an inch of the height of the top surface of the handle. In another preferred embodiment, the top wall of the container includes a handle extending from a handle base within the top wall. A pouring aperture is surrounded by a pouring aperture base which also extends from the top wall.

Abstract: A paint container includes a top, a bottom, and at least one side wall. A handle is pivotally attached to the body proximate the top. A recess is disposed in the handle proximate the top of the container when the handle is in a rest position. The handle includes an indentation to receive a hook for supporting the container. The handle also includes a pair of tabs that are received in recesses in the bottom for positive location and secure stacking.

Abstract: A coffee carafe with a hidden handle support. The handle support is an annular band that extends around a rim of a glass jar for the coffee carafe. An annular collar fits over the annular band, hiding the handle support from view. The annular collar includes a pour spout and an annular flange that extends against an inside surface of the rim of the glass jar. A silicon adhesive or other suitable bonding agent is used to hold the annular collar in place. The use of the annular collar provides strong support for the handle. In addition, because the bonding agent that holds the annular flange in position against the glass jar does not have to support the handle, materials other than acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) plastic may be used for the annular collar and the handle. For example, polypropylene may be used as the material for these two components.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device for pouring liquids comprise of a container for storing liquids and a spout disposed at the top of the container configured to dispense liquids from the container. A cap is provided housing the spout configured to retain the liquid when the container is rotated in a rearward direction and configured to dispense the liquid from the device when the container is rotated in a forward direction.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing assembly which includes a container defining a volume for containing a first fluid. A valve assembly is fixed to the container, and is in fluid communication with the volume. The valve assembly is connectable to a fluid conduit which supplies a second fluid to the valve assembly.

Abstract: An improved teapot constructed from materials including thermal insulating materials. The improved teapot is easily cleaned and has an exterior fashioned in an aesthetically pleasing manner. A sealing mechanism if provided for sealing a tea holding cavity ad maintaining the tea within the holding cavity at an optimal serving temperature for as long as possible.

Abstract: A multiple beverage pitcher device for effecting storing four different types of chilled beverages in one pitcher for up to two hours. The multiple beverage pitcher device includes a container having insulation-filled bottom and side walls, an open top, and a plurality of beverage-holding chambers being disposed therein; and also includes a lid being rotatably and sealingly disposed upon the container; and further includes a handle being securely attached to an exterior of the side wall of the container; and also includes a seal being attached to the lid for sealing the lid upon the container.

Abstract: An improved pre-filled disposable pipette (10) consisting of a hollow tube (12) dimensioned to enclose a medicinal product and having attached a medication transfer tube (22) from where the pipette is filled and the medicinal product released. The improvement consists in having a primary grasping tab (32) attached to an upper end (14) of the bulb (12); a secondary grasping tab (38) attached to each side of the tube (22); and a support tab (52) also attached to each side of the tube (22) near the lower end (26) of the tube (22). The primary and secondary grasping tabs (32, 38) allow the pipette (10) to be conveniently and easily handled without having to grasp the sensitive bulb (12) or to directly grasp the tube (22). The support tab (52) functions to allow the pipette (10) to be placed on a conveyor rack apparatus (88) from where the pipette (10) can be automatically filled and sealed by a cap (72) or heat applied foil (82).

Abstract: Containers having improved ability to deliver materials, especially comestibles into restricted containers are provided. Such containers, preferably of the type normally denominated as “measuring cups” preferably comprise elongated snouts projecting upwardly and outwardly from their top and side surfaces so as to facilitate such transfer.

Abstract: A liquid holding container is disclosed having one or more spill openings closable by a lid during normal use and adapted to discourage direct user mouth contact with the container when the one or more spill openings are left unexposed by the lid. The liquid holding container may have one or more anti-drink guards projecting away from the container and positioned proximate to the container main flow access for discouraging direct user mouth contact with the main flow access. Also provided is a method for the use of the container.

Abstract: The dispensing system for a remote operation includes a trigger sprayer assembly removably mounted to a container of liquid to be sprayed, the assembly being mounted within a cutout section provided at the upper end of the container as part of a through opening forming the carrying handle of the container. The trigger sprayer assembly has a flexible delivery tube which may be coiled and stored within a hollow gripper handle provided on the trigger sprayer, and may extend outwardly from the gripper handle to function as a resilient element for mounting the trigger sprayer in place. A one-piece adaptor is non-removably connected to a distal end of the delivery tube and connects to the container by mounting directly to an external dip tube of the container or by mounting in a closure cap of the container.

Abstract: The dispensing system for a remote operation includes a trigger sprayer assembly removably mounted to a container of liquid to be sprayed, the assembly being mounted within a cutout section provided at the upper end of the container as part of a through opening forming the carrying handle of the container. The trigger sprayer assembly has a flexible delivery tube which may be coiled and stored within a hollow gripper handle provided on the trigger sprayer, and may extend outwardly from the gripper handle to function as a resilient element for mounting the trigger sprayer in place. A one-piece adaptor is non-removably connected to a distal end of the delivery tube and connects to the container by mounting directly to an external dip tube of the container or by mounting in a closure cap of the container.

Abstract: A water pitcher which is easily cleansed and kept clean is provided. The water pitcher for accommodating water and ice cubes includes a pitcher body having an upper portion providing a pouring lip, and a cover having a pouring cutout for pouring water and a window for refilling water and ice cubes. The pouring cutout of the cover is paired with the pouring lip of the pitcher body to form a restricted region for allowing water to flow therethrough and to prevent the ice cubes from leaving the water pitcher. The window for refilling water and ice cubes is located opposite to the pouring cutout. By providing protrusions to the interior of the pitcher body and respective holes and stoppers to the cover, the cover is thus stably mounted and easier removed from the pitcher body. Therefore, the cover can be removed away for cleansing. Furthermore, the cover can thus be prevented from dropping into the interior and can be safely rested at its predetermined position.

Abstract: A dosing bottle made in one piece from plastic using a blow molding or an injection molding method. With at least one mash seam or a constriction in the bottle walls, a separate dosing chamber with an opening passing through to an inside of the bottle is formed at a bottom of the bottle. The dosing chamber communicates with an outlet tube which runs through the inside of the bottle to an opening in such a manner that whenever the bottle is tipped forwards by 90° to 180° from its upright position into a pouring position, only the liquid in dosing chamber can be poured out of the bottle.

Abstract: A canister assembly includes a canister, a plug enclosure, a vent mechanism, a delivery valve mechanism, and a protective handle. The plug enclosure may be attached to the canister at an opening and forms a pressurized seal of the interior cavity of the canister. The vent mechanism automatically reduces pressure when pressure inside the canister exceeds a preset level. The delivery valve mechanism can be automatically and remotely activated subject to a user's control to provide gaseous flow from the canister. The protective handle is fastened to the canister and includes the handle docking element. A docking assembly includes a canister assembly, a manifold assembly, a docking station, and a docking mechanism. The docking mechanism includes a handle docking element and a port docking element. The manifold assembly includes a manifold and at least one port attached to the manifold. The docking station includes a canister bay, protective housing, and the port docking element.

Abstract: A dispenser is provided for holding and dispensing a fill material into a divot hole on a golf course. The dispenser has a container and a spout releasably attached to an end of the container. The spout has a rainproof opening.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multiple-compartment container for dispensing flowable products by gravity. The container described comprises a first compartment (51) and second compartment (52) for storing a first and a second composition. The container also comprises a multiple-dispensing tap (100), which preferably is operable by a pressing action and is capable of dispensing flowable products from the first and second compartments substantially simultaneously.

Abstract: A combination fuel tank and tool holder apparatus having dual fuel compartments for gasoline and oil and hand pumps. Holders for chain saw tools such as a saw wedge, chip brush, saw files, and a screwdriver and socket wrench combination are provided on three sides of the plastic apparatus in a first embodiment. In a second embodiment, the fuel tank lacks external holders, which holders are on a canvas cover with apertures on top for the handle and hand pumps. The holders are lined with polyvinyl inserts.

Abstract: An improved container for storing, dispensing and handling viscous and semi-viscous fluids such as paint and the like, having novel spout and other design features that enable substantially dripless dispensing and improved handling and storage