Abstract: An accessory for coupling a torque measuring device to a container cap, especially a smooth sided closure. The accessory includes two clamp elements movably coupled together by a threaded rod so the clamps can be forced into frictional engagement with a cap. A mount block is included for coupling the torque measuring device to the clamps so cap closing torque can be measured using an inexpensive and easily used device. This device will be especially useful for laboratories, fillers and shippers of containers that have been closed with a cap having a certain amount of closure torque so the user can demonstrate to DOT that the closing torque is in the proper range.

Abstract: A paint or similar can adapted to retain its lid in fluid tight condition against mechanical or pressure disturbances. The can has a ring element secured to the top of its sidewall and a lid assembled onto the ring element. Rubber or other sealant can be disposed between the ring element and lid to form one or more continuous seals between the ring element and lid. A metallic overcap having a debossment is placed over the lid. Stretchable adhesive tape is adherently applied to the overcap and the sidewall to hold the overcap down tightly against the lid with the debossment pressing against the lid to prevent the lid from backing off from the ring element and breaking the seal. The overcap has a circular central opening to uncover most of the top portion of said lid to allow the top portion of said lid to swell upwardly upon an increase of pressure within the can without dislodging the overcap. The debossment is at an intermediate position between the central opening and the outer periphery of the overcap.

Abstract: A paint or similar can adapted to retain its lid in fluid tight condition against mechanical or pressure disturbances. The can has a ring element secured to the top of its sidewall and a lid assembled onto the ring element. Rubber or other sealant is disposed between the ring element and lid to form one or more continuous seals between the ring element and lid. An overcap having a debossment is placed over the lid. Filament reinforced low stretch adhesive tape is adherently applied to the overcap and the sidewall and hold the overcap down tightly against the lid with the debossment pressing against the lid to prevent the lid from backing off from the ring element and breaking the seal.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is described for packaging a light-weight, flimsy garment such as hosiery in light-weight, flimsy packaging material such as plastic film. A garment is drawn by air pressure into a packing chamber and about a rotating spindle. The packed garment is then pushed off of the spindle by a plunger into and through a tubular strip of packaging material and into a closed end portion thereof. The packed closed end portion of the strip is then sealed and severed.