Abstract: A pail handle having an integral grip, straps and pivot mechanism. The grip has ribs and spine, and optionally a writing section for insertion of a logo or other writing.

Abstract: A method is provided for forming a recyclable plastic container component with an integral preform. A preform is placed within a mold recess. The mold is closed to capture the preform, thereby forming a flow passage with a shape corresponding to contours of the container component. Plastic is injected into the flow passage under pressure. The injected plastic bonds to an edge portion of the preform. The molded component is then cooled and removed from the mold.

Abstract: A method is provided for forming a recyclable plastic container component with an integral preform. A preform is placed within a mold recess. The mold is closed to capture the preform, thereby forming a flow passage with a shape corresponding to contours of the container component. Plastic is injected into the flow passage under pressure. The injected plastic bonds to an edge portion of the preform. The molded component is then cooled and removed from the mold.

Abstract: A container assembly is provided including a cover and a container. The cover is securely engaged to the container by means of a primary lock to prevent removal of the cover from the container during handling. A secondary lock is also provided between the cover and the container. The secondary lock can be disengaged only after disengagement of the primary lock. The cover is readily removed by an end user of the container assembly.

Abstract: A mold for forming an article having one or more substantial radial protrusions. The mold includes a core movable along a molding axis, a stripper ring movable a limited distance along one set of guide rods with axes parallel to the molding axis, a split ring having segments movable adjacent to the stripper ring for the limited distance and movable relative to the stripper ring on a second set of guide rods at an angle to the molding axis, and a cavity. The article is removable from the mold when the core is moved away from the cavity, the stripper ring is moved its limited distance, and the split ring segments are moved with the stripper ring and then relative to the stripper ring at an angle to the molding axis.

Abstract: A reusable and collapsible container having a collapsed configuration for storage and shipment and an assembled configuration for containing a product. The container is formed from a polymeric sheet and has substantially flat panels, hinges connecting adjacent panels, and releasable fasteners on at least some of the panels for holding the panels in an assembled configuration. The sheet has opposing walls separated by longitudinally extending webs. A portion of the hinges cross the longitudinally extending webs and are formed by hot compression of at least one wall of the sheet. Another portion of the hinges are longitudinally extending and are formed by cold compression of at least one wall of the sheet.

Abstract: A container and cover therefor, preferably of plastic, and particularly designed for Regulated Materials, having two sets of locking means for securing the container and cover.