Abstract: An easy opening closure for a container in which the end panel is formed with a pre-cut opening. A plastic tab having a closure portion is pivotally secured to the panel for turning between a position overlying said opening to seal the same and a position away from the opening. The tab includes a finger grip portion encompassing the closure portion.

Abstract: Discharge pressure limiting and noise-suppressing nozzle for air-ejectors. An internal surface distributing air from an internal central pressure-reducing orifice to radially located multi-jet parts is dished in the direction of overall air flow through nozzle. Back-turbulence limits excessive line pressure to safe discharge pressure from nozzle.

Abstract: A trash bin lid for covering a rectangular top edge of a trash bin in which front and back sections are provided, each of said front and back sections having a raised back portion thereof with the front section having a roller captured within a track on the top of the back section and a roller in the front portion of the front section riding on the trash bin ledge whereby the front section of the trash bin lid can be pushed toward the rear, allowing the back roller to ride up the back section of the trash bin lid, at which time trash can be dropped into the trash bin and the front section of the trash bin released, allowing it to gravity close. The back lid section is hingedly attached to the back edge of the bin so that when dumping, i.e., inverting the bin, both lid sections extend downwardly from the top edge of the bin.

Abstract: A Child Resistant Sliding Panel supported in a runner by springs, having tabs on the panel which enter into holes in the runner when the panel is pressed to a greater distance then is necessary to pass a barrier which normally restricts the movement if the panel, and a back-up tab on the runner and hole in the runner to further prevent the panel from sliding if the force exerted on the panel further along the runner becomes excessive.

Abstract: A container lid with a tear-out strip forming a closure therefor in which the strip and its pull ring remains attached to the lid and container while enabling the contents to be removed by utilizing a straw disposed within the container which will pop up into position for use when the tear-out closure is elevated by using the pull ring. When an aluminum lid or non-ferrous lid is used, an insert of ferrous material is mounted in sealed relation on the container lid or on the container bottom in the event a two-piece can is used which enables pick-up and handling of discarded containers by using magnetic devices to facilitate recycling of the containers. The straw is supported by a plastic apron and the lid provided with an air channel to enable the apron to be positioned in a vertical position for receiving an end portion of the straw therethrough.

Abstract: A strain-limiting fastening apparatus for containing a source of potential energy in entrapped relation between a pair of axially separable members includes a plurality of fasteners securable to one of the members for substantially axially holding the other member thereto in opposition to the source of potential energy, and a plurality of stops on the other member for limiting the degree of maximum axial adjustment of an individual fastener to a predetermined incremental amount until all of the fasteners have been adjusted to this amount, to thereby limit the degree of cocking of the other member during the assembly or disassembly thereof in order to minimize unequal loading of the fasteners by the source of potential energy.

Abstract: A method and means for manufacturing a plastic lid with a frangible portion to facilitate the formation of an aperture is described. In one embodiment a platen having ruled steel cutting blades mounted thereon is pressed against a plastic lid backed up by a hardened steel anvil with sufficient force to merely score the plastic lid in accordance with the pattern of the cutting blades without actually breaking through the plastic lid. The scored area which forms said frangible portion of the lid may then be easily punctured to form a straw-slot or vent opening. In another embodiment the cutting tool used comprises two cutting blades disposed on intersecting paths, each blade having a portion removed adjacent the point of intersection of said paths. In this embodiment the cutting blades are permitted to cut completely through the lid leaving a diamond-shaped weakened area in the region corresponding to the intersection of said cutting blades.

Abstract: A sealing closure for containers, more particularly cans and the like, in which a liquid is stored under pressure and is removed therefrom under pressure. The sealing closure of the invention comprises an axially bored plug-like closing body having a conically tapered outer surface, a flange which is adapted to bear against the container top, and an annular peripheral recess disposed between the flange and the said conically tapered outer surface. A sealing formation is arranged in the bore and comprises two spaced-apart annular projections. An ejectable sealing cap is provided which fits into the lower opening of the bore, as well as a removable closure cap for closing the upper opening of the bore.

Abstract: A closure system for a medical liquid container having a dispensing outlet surrounded by a flange over which is fitted a plastic cap. The cap is externally threaded and has an outwardly-projecting brim at its lower end overlying the flange. The brim is sealed to the flange along an annular zone having an inner boundary defining an annular line of weakness, and an internally-threaded breakaway ring is threadedly disposed on the cap. The breakaway ring includes a plurality of circumferentially-spaced depending projections for stressing the brim along portions of the annular line of weakness and for initiating and propagating the rupture of the brim as the breakaway ring is screwed downwardly upon the cap.

Abstract: An improved enclosure for electrical use comprising a box having an open top and front, and a cover for closing both openings simultaneously. The front is bordered by lips turned inward from the sides, and near its lower end is provided with a pair of internal ramps sloping downwardly backward. The inside surface of the front portion of the cover, near its bottom, carries a rod whose ends extend into engagement with the ramps when the cover is placed on the box. The top and side edges of the cover are formed with resilient rims to engage the outer surfaces of the back and sides of the box, and are formed from the material of the cover itself by a multiple successive right angle bends in the same direction. Means are carried by the top and the back for preventing removal of the cover, and include apertured lugs for a padlock, a screw having a pentagonal drive recess, and means for preventing lateral access to the periphery of the screw.

Abstract: A first relatively rigid case section having two end walls with a connecting intermediate wall is interconnected with a flexible second case section via a single zipper with stops defining permanent securement lengths. The first case section also includes a generally C-shaped frame contoured to form the upper wall and extend downwardly a limited amount onto each end wall. Molded plastic supports are affixed to the lower inner end portions of the end walls to provide a firm supportive base for the case. Case sections are otherwise formed of a pliant material, eg, laminated plastic sheets. A cover and strap or bar fold over long garments such as coats or dresses, holding them against the inner wall surfaces of the second case section. A hanger assembly affixed to the inner top wall surface accommodates garment hangers. Optionally, hooklike apparatus connected to the first case section is selectively extendible to the outside of the case to enable toting or hanging of the open case assembly.

Abstract: The apparatus includes in one form an attachment for a conventional spray paint container comprised of an arcuately shaped receptacle having inner and outer walls and a bottom wall defining an arcuate chamber. An elastic band is secured to opposite ends of the receptacle to releasably secure the latter about the neck of the spray paint container with the inner wall of the receptacle in close fitting relation about the neck. The open upper end of the receptacle lies at an elevation flush with or below the upper edge of the container for collecting paint leaked between the container and its lid and/or from the vent hole in the lid. In one form, the receptacle extends about the neck for less than 180.degree. and slots are provided in the elastic band for receiving the diametrically opposed outwardly projecting pins carried by the neck of the conventional paint container. In another form, the receptacle extends circumferentially a distance greater than 180.degree.

Abstract: This invention relates to a crown cap, and particularly, to an easy open type crown cap provided with an inclined tongue element and two non-intersecting score lines extending from two sides of said tongue element toward the internal side of the crown cap and being easily removed therefrom by hand without the need of using any auxiliary openers.

Abstract: A protector device for cans provided with a handle includes a pivoted cover member attached to a stationary support and movable to a substantially horizontal plane overlying the can. The cover member includes anchor means precluding horizontal displacement of the can as well as anchor means engageable with the can handle to prevent unwarranted vertical displacement between the cover member and can.

Abstract: A unitary beverage container lid allows easy opening and drinking therefrom without the generation of removable parts. The lid, which may be integrally formed with the cylindrical sidewall of the container, incorporates a generally dome-shaped central portion incorporating a pair of radially projecting abutting ribs. The line defining the adjoining edges of these ribs is scored for easy tearing. The dome-shaped central portion terminates with a downwardly, inwardly projecting peripheral sidewall that is sealed to or integrally formed with the cylindrical sidewall of the container. An upstanding arcuate rib with tapered ends forms a portion of the terminating region between the central portion and the peripheral sidewall and is scored by an arcuate score line.Initial depression of a centrally located button on the dome-shaped portion of the lid causes the tapered rib to tear from the sidewall of the lid, thereby initiating the separation of the two abutting ribs.

Abstract: An article holding and dispensing container having an article receiving and holding compartmental tray and a plurality of vertical and horizontal score lines separating the tray into a plurality of individually removable pockets. A closure member is heat-sealed to the back of the tray closing off the pockets and includes vertical and horizontal score lines aligned with the score lines of the tray. The closure member is not heat-sealed to the tray in the vicinity of the intersection of the score lines to facilitate breaking away of individual pockets or removing the contents thereof. A plurality of such containers may be hung in a generally vertical array on support members with indicia at the top of each container and the pockets at the bottom with one of the containers being removable from the support members without the necessity of removing any of the remaining containers.

Abstract: A bottle cap seal having a long skirt in which the seal is of the type which is used on sparkling wine and champagne bottles.The cap, formed by rolling a thin metal sheet on a punch and by gluing the superposed lateral edges, is formed with a depression in the gluing zone, adjacent its upper edge. The depression operates to prevent excessive penetration of one cap into the other during handling, with the result that the caps are easily adapted for use with automatic distribution and sealing machines.

Abstract: A bottle closure of flexible thermoset synthetic material has a corrugated annular insert and an outer wall depending from its base. A thinned portion in the base is of a thickness and geometry adapted to burst at a predetermined pressure within the bottle. An annular shoulder on a severable skirt extends laterally beyond the outer wall which fits against the end of a plunger for urging an internal annular bevel groove in the skirt over an external annular bead near the mouth of the bottle.

Abstract: This invention describes an easily cleansable container having a disposable liner of flexible, plastic composition. The liner may incorporate an elasticized overlap to cooperate with one or more ridges on the container in holding it in place, while in use.

Abstract: This invention relates to an integrally molded captive cap assembly including a threaded base for attachment to a container and a lead tube which projects into a hollow cap which is pivotally connected to the base. An integrally molded pair of spring members are disposed between the cap and the base and have end portions pivotally connected to the base and to the cap. The spring members bias the cap toward one of two positions. When the cap is in a closed position, the spring members bias the cap toward the closed position and when the cap is opened past an intermediate position, the spring members bias the cap toward an open position.