Abstract: Provided is a cushioning material for being put into a packing box configured for encasement of electronic equipment. The cushioning material absorbs external stress applied to the electronic equipment encased in the packing box. The cushioning material includes: a first holder including a first plate configured to face the electronic equipment when the cushioning material and the electronic equipment are encased in the packing box, and a second plate configured to face an inner wall surface of the packing box when the cushioning material and the electronic equipment are encased in the packing box; and a first cushioning block provided between the first plate and the second plate.

Abstract: Devices and associated methods for containing and/or disposing of hydrocarbon fluids are disclosed herein. One aspect of the present technology, for example, includes a vessel formed of a plant-based absorbent substrate with an interior region configured to receive and retain a hydrocarbon fluid of at least 250 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 14 days without substantial deformation of the vessel or leaching of the hydrocarbon fluid.

Abstract: Pressure relief blow out plugs for a container are disclosed as well as methods of using the same. One disclosed method involves providing a glass container that comprises a base and a body extending away from the base. The base includes a wall that defines a pressure relief passage. The method also involves inserting a pressure relief blow out into the pressure relief passage to seal the passage. The plug comprises a first inboard flange extending radially outwardly from the plug body, a stem, and a second inboard flange extending radially outwardly from the plug body and being spaced apart from the first inboard flange by a stem. The first inboard flange includes a first outboard sealing surface that provides an axial seal against the wall of the base of the glass container, and the second inboard flange including a circumferentially interrupted outboard facing retention portion the defines vent gaps.

Abstract: An anti-spill aid for use in cooking and serving vessels may be integrated into the vessel or removable and attachable. The anti-spill aid is an improved cooking tool to prevent messy cooking mishaps. Embodiments can include a removable conformed heat-resistant tool or a non-removable extension of a cookware to enable the upper portion of the cookware to have a curved area that is overarching to assist in meal preparations and prevent food from going over the edge.

Abstract: A closure includes a closure portion defining a closure top wall and a closure side wall extending from closure top wall. The closure portion is configured to be removed from a finish portion of the container by rotatably disengaging from threads of the finish portion. A tamper evidence band configured to remain engaged with the finish portion when the closure portion is removed from the finish portion. A multiplicity of thin connections attaching the tamper evidence band to the closure portion. The thin connections configured to break apart when the closure portion is removed from the container. An anchor extending from the closure portion to the tamper evidence band. The anchor configured to keep the closure portion attached to the tamper evidence band when the closure portion is removed from the container.

Abstract: A handle for a kitchen object is provided, including a part for attachment or connection to an object made of phenol resin, an intermediate part which winds around and partially incorporates the part for attachment or connection, and an external part or skin for covering or coating the intermediate part.

Abstract: According to one example, a cookware vessel includes a bracket coupled to an exterior of a vessel, and a detachable handle. The handle includes a grip portion, a coupling fixedly attached to the grip portion, an actuator rotatingly coupled to the handle, and a spring. The coupling has a channel that is configured to surround at least a portion of an upper horizontally extending rod of the bracket. The actuator has a top portion configured to engage and disengage an upper edge of the bracket when the actuator is rotated forward and backward. The actuator also has hooks configured to engage and disengage a lower horizontally extending rod of the bracket when the actuator is rotated forward and backward. The spring is configured to apply a force to the actuator so as to rotate the actuator forward, when the actuator is released by a user.

Abstract: A medical device package includes: a medical device container including a nest which holds a plurality of medical devices (syringes) to be filled with medicine to be aligned in a predetermined direction, a medical device container main body which accommodates the nest, and a sheet-shaped first sealing member which seals the medical device container main body; and a storage container for packing with an outer peripheral surface of the medical device container maintained in a sterile state. The storage container is formed of a storage container main body accommodating the medical device container and having a shape-retaining property, and seals a transfer opening at an upper end of the storage container main body with a sheet-shaped second sealing member having an antibacterial property and air permeability.

Abstract: An insulating container having a base and a lid is provided. The lid may be rotatable about a hinge from a closed configuration to an open configuration and may be secured, via one or more latching devices, in the closed configuration. In some examples, the insulating container further includes a pull handle assembly with a telescopic three-stage arm configuration defined by a stowed configuration, a partially extended configuration, and a fully extended configuration. In other examples, the insulating container further includes a wheel assembly with a pair of wheels mounted with one or two axles, and further including a wheel grommet for absorbing shock and cushioning the axle. In still other examples, the insulating container further includes a drain plug assembly on the rear sidewall adjacent to the bottom portion of the base, the drain plug assembly comprising a main tube that cooperatively engages with an outer tube with a plurality of ratchet teeth that engage one or more ratchet keys on the main tube.

Abstract: A securing apparatus includes a main body that defines a cavity sized to receive a portion of an object, such as a box's corner. The securing apparatus includes at least one anchor extending from the main body that is configured to engage with the corner portion of the object such that the securing apparatus may be removably coupled thereto. The main body of the securing apparatus may include eyelets configured to receive a length of filament such that multiple objects may be secured to one another during packaging and shipping. Additionally, the securing apparatus may also include a projecting finger that is configured to retain a length of filament that may be used to attach the object more securely to a pallet or other structure for shipping.

Abstract: A pull box for accepting cable in electrical wiring installations includes a main body. The main body includes a first leg, a second leg, and a bridge portion spanning between and interconnecting the first leg and the second leg. The first leg, the second leg, and the bridge portion form a U-shape and define an interior space. The pull box further includes a cover. The cover is movable relative to the housing to transition the pull box between an open state and a closed state. The cover permits access to the interior space when the pull box is in the open state and prevents access to interior space when the pull box is in the closed state.

Abstract: Disclosed is a baby hamper with divider system that provides a convenient storing of soiled diapers and soiled clothes for a convenient storing of multiple items together in the same unit. The baby hamper with divider system comprises: a hamper; a liner or insert; two separate closing covers with a Velcro attachment for the hamper; a securing means including hooks for hamper; a fastening means including clips or tabs for interior of the insert, a holding means including a spring for hamper, and a seal gasket cover to mask odor.

Abstract: A modular robot system which may be configured to accommodate packages of varying sizes is provided. The modular robot may include a base have omni-directional wheels and cameras and sensors, one or more modular containers, and a lid, which may be releasably linked together to form a small, medium or larger units. The base, one or more modular containers, and the lid may be electrically linked to provide information to be used in a number of ways. For example, the electrical link may allow two or more modular robots to communicate with each other, enable external displays of multiple modules to act as one large unit, control the motion of the drawers, e.g., allowing them to open/close, and allow the processor(s) in the lid to communicate with the drive system of the omni-directional wheels. A set of alternating interlocking rails and tracks on corresponding surfaces enable the various layers of the modular robot to interlock with one another.

Abstract: A resin structure includes first and second resin bodies including first and second wall portions and first and second engagement portions, respectively. One of the first engagement portions engages with one of the second engagement portions and form a first engaging part. Another one of the first engagement portions engages with another one of the second engagement portions and form a second engaging part. The first engaging part is positioned on a further front side than the second engaging part in an attaching direction of the second resin body to the first resin body. When the second resin body is rotated toward the first resin body with the first engaging part as a center of rotation and with the one of the first engagement portions being engaged with the one of the second engagement portions, the first wall portion is prevented from interfering with the second wall portion.

Abstract: A foldable multi-purpose container filler includes a sheet of material that may be reversibly convertible between a compact form for storage or packaging and an expanded form to fill a container opening (e.g., bag, drinkware, vase, etc.). The container filler includes fold lines or creases that dictate the compact form and the expanded form and allow for reversible conversion between the forms. In addition, the container filler includes connectors for securing the container filler to a container, as well as a base to support the container filler upright on a surface absent a container.

Abstract: A package includes a container and closure. The container has a neck portion defining an opening. The container has an external thread formation and catch lugs. The closure fits to the neck portion for closing the opening. The closure includes first and second closure portions. The first closure portion includes a top wall portion and a skirt portion. The skirt portion depends from the top wall portion. The skirt portion includes an internal thread formation for mating engagement with the external thread formation. The second closure portion includes a tamper-evident band depending from and being partially detachably connected to the skirt portion by a frangible connection. An interior surface of the second closure portion includes catch teeth. The catch lugs mechanically catch and lock with a respective one of the catch teeth to prevent or inhibit the second closure portion from being removed during the opening of the container.

Abstract: A charging or fueling recess for use in a body opening of a vehicle, which has a recess body and a hinge housing as a rigid part made of a first plastic, wherein the recess body is formed integrally with the hinge housing, wherein the hinge housing has a lower part and an upper part, wherein the charging or fueling recess also has a hinge housing sealing body as a flexible part made of a second plastic which is softer than the first plastic, wherein the hinge housing sealing body is arranged at least sectionally between the lower part and the upper part, wherein the recess body, the hinge housing and the hinge housing sealing body are produced using a two-component injection-molding process.

Abstract: A cooking accessory receivable within a cooking chamber of an oven appliance includes a base plate to receive a food item thereon, an enclosing lid disposed over the base plate, the enclosing lid defining a main inlet and an access opening, the main inlet being defined along the vertical direction and the access opening being defined along the transverse direction, and a guide plate attached to an interior surface of the enclosing lid above the base plate, wherein the base plate and the enclosing lid form a high temperature chamber for the food item, the high temperature chamber being in fluid communication with the cooking chamber.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a food serving apparatus such as scoop designed to be magnetically mounted on top or underneath of a metallic lid of containers. The scoop comprises a bowl and a handle. The handle comprises a cavity, which includes at least two magnets separated by a small distance. The magnets are mounted within the cavity to hold the scoop on out side or in side of the metallic lid of the container. During the molding process, the molten plastic flows over and under the magnets to hold them in place in the cavity of the handle. The plastic encapsulated magnets in the handle avoids trapping of germs and other harmful biological microorganisms, thereby making the scoop very safe for storage on top surface or inside of the product container lids. Further, the scoop is made from food grade plastic material.

Abstract: A shipping container for a personal watercraft, in which a first and second pair of roller guides attach to a pallet for removably receiving a pair of trusses that support a personal watercraft thereon, the trusses movable between a first position for loading or unloading the personal watercraft and a second position for storing and transporting of the personal watercraft at an oblique angle. A method of containing a personal watercraft in a shipping container is disclosed.