Abstract: A stackable container assembly includes a plurality of equal diameter cylindrical containers. A connector for securing the containers in coaxial stacked relation includes first and second cylindrical side walls which intersect at a transverse circular partition. Circular undercut grooves are provided on each of the side walls and are dimensioned to frictionally engage top and bottom peripheral rims on the containers. The connector may form a removable lid for one of the containers and may be utilized to package snack food items for marketing.

Abstract: A tamper-proof capsule dosage form for pharmaceuticals having a medicinal containing caplet adhesively bonded to the inner end surfaces of the capsule such that upon tampering the capsule dosage form will be destroyed or rendered non-reusable.

Abstract: An electrical box for use in building electrical systems, telephone wiring, cable systems and similar applications including a receptacle with an open front face and a cable hole, a receptacle attachment removably affixable to the receptacle and a flange on the receptacle attachment spaced from the faces thereof a pre-selected distance equal to an associated wall covering thickness. Holes in an extended portion of the flange are used to affix the box to a wall frame member.

Abstract: A protective covering for the closure lid of a beverage can has a tear-away access strip which exposes the pull-tab and pouring aperture. The access strip remains attached to the protective covering even after tearing to expose the pouring aperture. The covering is adhered to the can in a closely conforming manner so as not to interfere with the normal 6-pack clustering and stacking of the cans.

Abstract: An inexpensive reusable insulated jacket for removably receiving an open beverage can therewith, and to maintain its contents in refrigerated condition, having a cover for preventing windblown sand and other foreign materials from entering the can and thereby contaminating its contents. The jacket is designed so that it is comprised of only two separate molded pieces of insulating material, a cylindrical cup-like member and a cover, the cover being secured to the cup-like member solely by a small elastic band anchored upon the cup-like member and extending over the cover while urging same toward closed protecting position.A bearing surface is molded into the cover and cooperates with a bearing surface molded into the cup-like member, so as to obviate the need for a fixed hinge member, the latter being difficult to secure and maintain in molded insulating material and relatively expensive to manufacture.

Abstract: A trash receptacle is formed from a hollow body member having a pivotal door formed by a hinged side wall portion. Cooperating latch members retain the door in a closed position. An interior floor within the hollow body member may be horizontal or may be mounted in or movable to an inclined orientation to facilitate removal of a trash bag, without necessitating any vertical lifting. The interior floor may be pivotally mounted within the hollow body and inclined to remove the trash bag by actuation of an exterior foot pedal. The trash receptacle allows filled trash bags to be removed through the side of the receptacle by sliding off the horizontal or inclined floor, obviating the necessity of vertically lifting the filled trash bag, as required by conventional open topped trash receptacles.

Abstract: A pressure equalizing element for an electronic device enclosure, e.g. for a control device under the hood of a vehicle, features a water-tight but air-transmitting region (21) which equalizes pressure between the interior airspace of the enclosure and ambient airspace. The element preferably includes a porous PTFE foil element which is bowed so that water will not pool on it and clog the air pores. Thus, it will be operative, and can be installed, in any desired orientation. The foil is protected against puncture by surrounding support elements of metal and/or plastic and is adapted to be automatically mass-produced and tested prior to installation.

Abstract: An aquarium lid has a clear plastic body, and a front wall having a feeder port closed by a pivotal cover connected to the wall, wherein the front wall has a longitudinal edge protruding toward the rear section of the lid so as to hide any items placed in the rear section of the lid.

Abstract: A carrier for snack items for a small child has top and bottom dish shaped concavo-convex members releasably secured together near the mid-line of the carrier to present a bulbous shape defining an internal cavity. Food items placed in the carrier are accessible to the child through an opening in the top and the opening is located and sized to minimize the chance for spillage when the child carries the container in hanging fashion from one of a pair of U-shaped handles. A cover is releasably secured to a flange surrounding the access opening and the cover can be releasably parked on a similar flange on the bottom of the carrier when the latter is in use.

Abstract: Stackable and nestable tote containers folded to an upright configuration defining a generally tapered rectangular receptacle region from a flat blank of double faced corrugated plastic. The tote containers may be nested within one another in an aligned column, or may be selectively stacked on top of one another at an orientation of between 45 and 90 relative to one another, such that the receptacle region of the lower tote container is partially obstructed but may still be accessed. In one embodiment, a rectangular cross stacking tote container having a length greater than its width may be nested within a like tote container, or elevated to a position completely above the like tote container, rotated 90 in either direction such that apertures in the base and side wall panels are aligned with upwardly projecting exposed segments of the metal rim of the lower tote container, and lowered into a stacking engagement thereon.

Abstract: A fuel injection port of the invention is provided with a seal member enlarging surface which face to a seal member to seal outer circumferential surface of a nozzle and enlarges the seal member. Further a moving member which moves in following the nozzle is installed, and the seal member or the seal member enlarging surface is moved by moving member. When the nozzle is inserted, abutting of both members is performed thereby the seal member is enlarged and the nozzle does not interfere with the seal member. After the nozzle is inserted, both members are separated and the seal member is closely contacted with outer circumferential surface of the nozzle.

Abstract: A hollow, elongated tip-off tube 12 is comprised of a copper substrate having a layer of gold plating diffused into the surface thereof. The gold is applied over a nickel strike and the tube is heated within a vacuum furnace to diffuse the gold into the copper surface. The gold diffused inner surface of the tube is found to have superior self-welding characteristics and increased strength and durability. The nobility of the inner surface resists the formation of an oxide coating thereon which eliminates the need to clean the inner surface of the tube before pinch-off. Thus, the entrapment of residual cleaning chemicals within the pinch-off area is avoided.

Abstract: A bowl for temporarily storing a coiled wire to be used to guide a catheter into the heart of a patient includes a plurality of angularly spaced lugs projecting inwardly from the inner surface thereof at a location near the vertical center of the bowl to define a space therebelow for receiving the coiled wire. When the bowl is filled with heparin solution up to the level of these lugs and the coiled wire is placed therein below the lugs, it is effectively retained against accidental emergence above the solution and is also protected against accidental kinking when it is withdrawn past the lugs for use. Special provision is made for facilitating the nesting of a plurality of the bowls for shipment or storage while protecting against damage of any of the lugs by the nesting of one bowl in another.

Abstract: A stackable rectangular crate (1), especially for bottles (6), comprising a box-type part with a bottom (3) and sidewalls (4,5), two opposite sidewalls (4) of which are higher than the two other sidewalls (5). Two supporting elements (7), forming extensions of the higher sidewalls (4), extend downwardly from the bottom (3) and terminate in straight horizontal edges (8). The crate thus has an H-shaped profile. At the upper parts of the higher sidewalls (4) stacking elements are provided which comprise on the one hand shoulders (9) adapted to support the supporting elements (7) of another crate (2) stacked from above, and on the other hand projections (10) which extend upwardly from the higher sidewalls (4) and along the whole length thereof, and extend at the corners of the crate (1) by means of short sections (11) a short way along the lower sidewalls (5).

Abstract: A container packaging system is provided which is particularly suitable for use in packaging wine bottles. The system includes a pair of thermo formed contoured trays which cooperate with a carton to provide a secure and attractive package. The trays are formed into contoured patters which include locating depressions into which the bottles are inserted. The bottom tray grips and securely holds the bottoms of the bottles. The system prevents scuffing of the labels on the bottles, preserving their attractive appearance.

Abstract: A resilient, yieldable, nestable, tapered, foamed thermoplastic container or cup is provided each cup or container having an endless groove and endless lug extending from the inside and outside surfaces of the container or cup wall, the groove penetrating the container or cup wall. The endless lug extends a distance from the cup wall greater than the distance the groove penetrates into the cup wall by about several thousandths of an inch (a few thousandths of a centimeter).

Abstract: A resilient paint can accessory configured to be removably mounted on a paint can comprising a hollow frustrum stir skirt having an interrupted lower annular attachment element or ring formed on the lower periphery thereof to engage the inner lip of the paint can and to form a seal therewith such that when the resilient paint can accessory is mounted on the paint can the hollow frustrum stir skirt forms a stir area, a pour spout extends outwardly from the forward portion of the upper periphery of the hollow frustrum stir skirt to form a pour area and an upper annular liquid retainer element formed on a portion of the upper periphery of the hollow frustrum stir skirt and pour spout to contain paint within the stir area when stirring the paint within the paint can and to direct the paint from the paint through the pour area when pouring paint from the paint can.

Abstract: An improvement in manually operable vents includes a pair of barbs positioned on the end of a leg attached to a vent screw. A vent body is formed with a retaining well on its underside facing the barbs. A throat is formed in the vent body, opening into a flat upper surface of the retaining well. During assembly, the vent screw is screwed into the vent body, causing the barbs to deflect inwards as they are urged through the throat. Once clear of the throat, the barbs restore to their normal position. The vent screw is then held captive, if removal is attempted, by the barbs wedging against the flat upper surface and a cylindrical side wall of the retaining well.

Abstract: A container comprising a body having a base and a side wall extending upwardly from the base, at least one support member selectively movable between a first position in which a further container can be stacked inside the body, and a second position in which the support member can support the further container above the base, the or each support member being provided with at least one strengthening formation which is adapted to cooperate with a formation in the side wall, and strengthening means provided on the side wall in the vicinity of the or each formation in the side wall.

Abstract: The invention relates to a switching box with a framework support formed from framework side units. The switching box is sealed by having a bottom wall, top wall, two side walls, and the open sides of which can be closed by means of a cabinet door and a rear wall, or by means of two cabinet doors. The framework side units form a hollow profile, which have identical series of holes on the two sides that stand perpendicular to one another and are oriented toward the internal space of the box. The framework side units have a protruding sealing bar on the side which toward the external side of the box. The costs of parts and labor necessary for assembly are reduced while retaining universal construction. At least one portion of the framework side units are formed by multiple bending in a single piece with the bottom wall, the top wall and/or the side walls plates.