Abstract: A seal device for use in the flange mating surfaces of a vacuum container of the type, in which there are provided a first member and a second member, both of which are formed with flanges, respectively, and in which the aforesaid flanges are bolted together so as to maintain the interior of the container to a lower pressure, as compared with the atmospheric pressure. With this type container, the aforesaid bolts are located outwardly on the flange mating surfaces, and a first space is provided on the innermost side of the flange mating surfaces but inwardly of the aforesaid bolts, while a second space is provided thereon between the bolts and the first space. The first space is communicated with steam guide holes provided in either of the aforesaid flanges, while steam guide holes are in communication with a steam generating source so that steam having a pressure higher than the atmospheric pressure outside the container is introduced into the first space.

Abstract: This invention provides a new and simplified method of suspending keys within a purse through the use of flexible magnetic tape, secured to the wall of a purse, and the mating thereto of a piece of steel designed to carry keys.

Abstract: A metal cap for crimping on the neck of a container has one or two tear lines of reduced strength about its skirt which define a tear-off strip. A perforation for initiating tearing extends across the width of the strip and at least one smaller perforation is also provided in the strip. A tear-off tab (plastic tape) engages both sides of the strip and is joined together through the smaller perforation. The portion of the tear line adjacent the larger perforation may be scored to facilitate initial rupture in the desired direction. One or more circumferential reinforcing ribs may be provided in the skirt on one or both sides of the tear-off strip.

Abstract: A laundry bag with a stay open spring top adapted to accommodate fitting the bag into any size hamper.

Abstract: A ventible closure for a container adapted to hold sterile fluids wherein the container has a neck with an open end surrounded by a beaded rim. The closure includes a rigid plug which fits down into the container neck and an elastic cap fitting over the open end of the neck in engagement with the rigid plug and the beaded rim to seal the container. For venting, internal pressure within the container causes outward flexing of the elastic cap to break the seal and establish flow paths for the fluid to escape from the container.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a tamper-indicating press-on, pull-off closure for maintaning pressure in a container whereby the closure and container provide a package which may be readily opened by a consumer without the use of tools and without the creation of dangerous sharp edges. This closure includes a cap and a unique cap liner which fits within the cap and is formed integral with a pull ring for removal of the cap from a container. A plurality of severable tamper-indicating webs are formed between the pull ring and the cap liner and sever upon actuation of the ring pull to indicate tampering with the package. The cap incorporates a plurality of scores in its skirt portion which fracture when the pull ring is actuated to thereby release the cap from engagement with the container.

Abstract: A composite product made of a blank of e.g. paper, card, plastics or metal foil, and a peripheral injection moulding of synthetic plastics material, formed on the periphery of the blank. The blank is formed adjacent its periphery to form a channel in which the inner region of the moulding engages the outer region extending from the inner region in the direction in which the internal surfaces of the channel face. Shrinkage of the moulding will tend to cause the blank to bow in the direction in which the channel faces.

Abstract: A low cost, easily fabricated wallet and holder particularly for credit card receipts, small pieces of paper and the like comprises a pair of opposed panels. An elastic member joins the panels and is positioned proximate the periphery thereof. The elastic member biases the panels together allowing temporary separation thereof and insertion of the papers therein. The outboard faces of the panels provide a large and conspicuous area on which various advertising indicia may be placed.The aforementioned abstract is neither intended to define the invention of the application which, of course, is measured by the claims, nor is it intended to be limiting as to the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: A. The present invention is directed to feeding devices for nursing infants; such as feeding bottles.B. The feeding assembly of the present invention is of the type comprising a container, a teat and means for fixing the teat on the container, which is distinguished in that a number of containers and/or bottoms thereof and/or pre-pierced or slit teats, and the means for fixing the teats on the containers, are stacked one upon the other, the stacking of the containers and/or bottoms and/or pre-pierced or slit teats and fixing means being such that the removal from the stack of a container and/or a teat and a fixing means does not reduce the sterile condition of those remaining in the stack.C. Thus, feeding devices and feeding bottles of the type comprising a container, a teat and means for fixing the teat on the container are provided.

Abstract: The easy opening end closure for attachment to a can body. The end closure includes a plastic pull tab having a closure tab sealed in a slit which defines a displacable closure.The pull tab is attached by forging a plastic strip over a lid in a manner such that the plastic is caused to flow and force the metal panel against a cutting edge to form a slit defining a displacable closure. At the same time the forged plastic flows beneath the adjacent edges of the slit to form a tight seal therein.

Abstract: The opening in a flexible container for wine and fruitjuice of a rubber-lined or coated synthetic fabric is closed by a gas- and liquidtight zipper. An easy and unproblematic cleaning of the container is possible due to the easy opening and closing of the zipper.

Abstract: A receptacle has a cover therefor with connector plates attached to opposite sides of said cover. Slideway guides are attached to opposite sides of said receptacle and they provide runways for channel members that are connected to said connector plates. Rails are pivotally attached to opposite sides of said slideway guides and said channel members slide on them. A stop member on said receptacle terminates the opening movement of the cover.

Abstract: A bag for transporting bulk material, comprising an outer bag member having a base section with an opening therein and side walls, means secured to upper parts of said side walls by way of which said bag may be lifted, an inner liner within said outer bag member, a lower end of said liner terminating in a tubular section, a retaining member normally retained at the base of said bag but capable of being released therefrom, means securing said tubular section to said retaining member, and a releasable closure means closing said tubular section.

Abstract: A container for fluids which is closed by a cap which is inserted into the neck of the container. A coupling member is interposed between the neck and the cap which is fitted to the container after it has been formed. The coupling member is readily attachable to the container from its exterior without requiring any modification to the container and has a central bore to receive the cap.

Abstract: A garment carrier incorporating a vertically elongated bag carefully constructed of flexible material and provided with a sturdy hanger supporting assembly in the upper end thereof and a supporting handle assembly attached thereto. The bag includes front and rear panels which are spaced from each other by a peripheral wall or gusset with the front panel having double vertical zipper closure means provided therein to enable easy access to the interior of the bag. The bag is foldable and provided with a retaining flap attached to the upper end of the bag for retaining the bag in a folded condition to enable it to be carried and handled in a manner similar to a suitcase or the like. The carrier is provided with a supporting hook which can be concealed interiorly in the bag when being carried or projected upwardly through the top wall thereof for supporting the garment carrier from a supporting hook, rod or the like so that clothes are easily available for use.

Abstract: A container and closure combination wherein the closure includes a stepped ledge area formed by two truncated conical sections that produce a structure resiliency enabling the generation of an effective seal between the mating parts.

Abstract: A briefcase having a compartment which is accessible from outside of the case and in which an umbrella may be housed. The compartment and umbrella having interengagable components such as thread formation to releasably retain the umbrella in the compartment.

Abstract: A close nesting, single element, easy-opening tamper-proof closure for wide-mouth containers, especially externally beaded, round, nestable cup-like containers formed from paper or plastic, the closure comprising a central panel adapted to substantially span the mouth of the associated container and formed from paper, a non-shrinkable plastic material, or the like, and further comprising a frusto-conically shaped skirt formed from a double-ended blank of a plastic material which is highly oriented in the direction extending circumferentially of the closure, the overlapped ends of the blank being heat sealed or otherwise joined to one another inwardly of the outermost of the ends thereof, the inner smaller diameter of the skirt being adhesively joined to the outer periphery of the central panel, the skirt being shrinkable, upon the application of heat thereto when the closure is in place over the mouth of a filled container, to shrink into tight engagement with the mouth of the container, the outermost free en

Abstract: A rain-tight outdoor enclosure for containing electrical apparatus characterized by a box-like container and a detachable cover hingedly mounted. The container comprising an open vertical side and a open bottom end. The cover comprising a wall coextensive with the open side and having opposite flanges overlapping portions of corresponding sidewalls of the container. Means for hingedly mounting the cover on the container for movement between open and closed positions and including a groove in each opposite container side wall and a protrusion in each opposite flange of the cover which protrusions extend into the grooves and are slidable therein between open and closed positions of the cover. Latching means for holding the cover in the open position and comprising a projection on at least one of the side walls and abuttable with the cover when the cover is opened and each protrusion is in the open position in its groove.

Abstract: A spout flap for a water kettle is disclosed which is provided in the spout opening to prevent the user from being scalded by hot steam when pouring hot water from the kettle. The flap is hingedly mounted in the top surface of the kettle adjacent the spout and is counterbalanced such that the flap remains closed when the kettle is in its normal carrying and/or pouring position. When the user desires to fill the kettle, the spout flap may be easily swung inwardly by a slight depressing force of a water faucet.