Abstract: The present technology discloses a multi-position valve for use with a container. The valve can have a frustoconical structure having apertures thereon, and a concentric flap attached to the frustoconical structure by a hinge, wherein the concentric flap pivots from a first closed position to a second open position. When the concentric flap of the interior valve is in the first closed position, the concentric flap abuts against the frustoconical structure and blocks fluid flow through the apertures. When the concentric flap of the interior valve is in the second open position, the concentric flap is pivoted upward at the hinge and away from the frustoconical structure and permits fluid flow through the apertures.

Abstract: A lid for a beverage container including a lid body defining a drinking passageway extending between a drinking opening at an upper rim of the lid body and a drinking passageway inlet at an interior of the lid body. The lid includes an actuator accessible from an exterior of the lid body and a sealing apparatus coupled to the actuator and located at least partially in an interior of the lid body. The actuator and the sealing apparatus can slide relative to the lid body between a sealed position and an unsealed position. In the sealed position a sealing member of the sealing apparatus contacts an interior surface of the lid body around the drinking passageway inlet to seal the drinking passageway.

Abstract: A hydrogen storage system includes a hydrogen storage alloy containment vessel comprising an external pressure containment vessel and a thermally conductive compartmentalization network disposed within the pressure containment vessel. The compartmentalization network creates compartments within the pressure vessel within which a hydrogen storage alloy is disposed. One or both of the compartmentalization network and the pressure vessel may be formed by a 3D printing process, such as by Selective Laser Melting (SLM) and/or Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS). The hydrogen storage alloy is a non-pyrophoric AB2 Laves phase hydrogen storage alloy having: an A-site to B-site elemental ratio of not more than 0.5; and an alloy composition including (in at %): Zr: 2.0-5.5, Ti: 27-31.3, V: 8.3-9.9, Cr: 20.6-30.5, Mn: 25.4-33.0, Fe: 1.0-5.9, Al: 0.1-0.4, and/or Ni: 0.0-4.0.

Abstract: The present invention is a container system comprising: a container having an opening with a rim; a lid for covering the opening, the lid being movable between an open position and a closed position in which the lid covers the opening; and a bracket secured to the rim, the bracket having a raised portion spaced from the rim and defining an open chamber between the raised portion and the rim, wherein the raised portion includes a bracket aperture that is positioned to be aligned with a corresponding lid aperture in the lid when the lid is in the closed position, and wherein a gap in the raised portion extends from the bracket aperture to an edge of the raised portion.

Abstract: Presented is a laundry hamper, including a frame, an outer bag and support rods, wherein a bag opening of the outer bag is connected to the frame; and the frame includes a main body and at least one limiting block detachably connected to the main body, the limiting block has a limiting cavity for limiting an end of each support rod, and the main body or the at least one limiting block is provided with a hook. The laundry hamper is novel in structure, has strong structural stability, and is convenient for users to take out and put in an inner bag.

Abstract: Provided is a double container in which an inner bag can be easily removed from an outer shell. A double container according to the present invention comprises a container body having an outer shell and an inner bag, wherein: a mouth part of the container body is configured by lamination of the outer shell and the inner bag; the inner bag comprises a flange part at an upper end thereof in the mouth part, the flange part covering the upper end of the outer shell from above; and the flange part comprises a pull-out part for pulling the inner bag out of the outer shell.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container closure for closing a pouring opening of a container which is filled with a liquid, having: a closure cap, which has a free edge, a shell and a top plate; a tamper-evident ring, which is designed to be retained form-fittingly on a container neck of the container; and a retaining element having a first and a second end, the first end being firmly connected to the free edge of the closure cap and the second end being firmly connected to the tamper-evident ring. The closure cap is transferable from a closure position, in which it closes the pouring opening, into an open position, in which it fully opens up the pouring opening, and vice versa. An adhesion surface for improving the adhesion of liquid is provided on the inner side of the top plate coming into contact with liquid.

Abstract: A straw adapter for coupling a straw to a water bottle lid is provided. The straw adapter may receive the straw in a cavity, and a protrusion of the straw adapter may be received by the lid. Retaining rings circumscribing the cavity and the protrusion may provide for frictional coupling. The straw adapter may include a valve comprising a plurality of self-sealing flaps. The self-sealing flaps may be configured to open or close in response to pressure changes. As such, when the self-sealing flaps are oriented vertically, the valve may allow fluid to flow through the straw adapter. Conversely, when the self-sealing flaps are oriented horizontally, the valve may impede fluid from flowing through the straw adapter. Thus, the straw adapter may help to limit unintentional spills.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a beverage container. Channels of the container can have a first as molded channel configuration formed in and extending around a circumference of a sidewall of the container and can be configured to resist vacuum compression in the radial or transverse direction of the container. After hot filling and capping and prior to cooling, the sidewall and base can be configured to move interactively and in differential amounts under changing pressure conditions. The sidewall can be configured to expand longitudinally from a first unpressurized configuration to a second pressurized configuration, and the base portion can be configured to move to a different extent longitudinally from a first unpressurized configuration to a second pressurized configuration. After cooling, the sidewall can be configured to contract longitudinally to a third pressurized configuration, and the base can be configured to move to a different extent to a third pressurized configuration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container (1) comprising a wall (2) made of glass delimiting a cavity (3) to accommodate a substance, particularly for a pharmaceutical or diagnostic substance, the glass wall (2) having an internal face (4) situated facing the accommodating cavity (3), the container (1) being characterized in that the wall (2) is made of soda-lime glass, the internal face (4) forming a bare glass surface intended to come into direct contact with the substance, the glass wall (2) having an atomic fraction of sodium, measured by X-ray-induced photoelectron spectrometry, which is less than or equal to 4 at. % down to a depth of at least 200 nm from the surface of the inner face (4).

Abstract: A liquefied gas storage facility (1) has a load-bearing structure (10) having a bottom wall (11) and a vertical load-bearing wall (12) made up of N vertical load-bearing panels (14), and a tank comprising a bottom wall (21) and a vertical wall (22). The bottom wall (21) has a plurality of angular sectors. The corrugated sealing membrane (70, 170) of each angular sector (25) has first corrugations (72). The corrugated sealing membrane (70, 170) of each angular sector (25) has a plurality of metal plates (71) arranged to form ring portions (75). The ring portions (75) consist of a set of complete metal plates. The total number of first corrugations (72) present on the ring portions (75) increases in the direction of the vertical wall (22). The total number being increased only every M successive ring portions (75), where M is a natural integer greater than or equal to 2.

Abstract: A lid structure for a beverage system is provided that includes a straw assembly. The straw assembly includes structural features for secure and guided engagement with the lid structure. The straw assembly may feature a straw sleeve with a tab that interfaces with a connection port on the lid structure.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a multi-configurational, compact apparatus for simplifying the transport and organization of laundry essentials. Addressing the challenges faced in communal laundry settings, the present invention offers a solution for carrying cumbersome items like detergent bottles and managing smaller, multiple laundry essentials, such as coins.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shipping container (13) having a wall (14) comprising an external wall element (21). The wall (14) comprises a laminated building element (1). The laminated building element comprises an outer layer of wood (2), an intermediate metallic layer (3) being an aluminium or aluminium alloy sheet, and an inner layer of ceramic (4). The laminated building element (1) is arranged inside the external wall element with the outer wood layer (2) facing the external wall element (21), and the laminated building element (1) is arranged at a distance from an inside surface (23) of the external wall element such that a gap (25) between the external wall element and the laminated building element is created.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fiber-based container comprising a first layer made of compressed pulp, which forms a dimensionally stable sleeve and encloses an interior. The sleeve is at least partially coated with a second layer made of a partially crystalline polyester, and the partially crystalline polyester is applied in the form of a fluid or powder.

Abstract: A non-refillable cylinder that includes a hollow container body designed to hold pressurized gas, with a port for gas release. A one-way valve is securely coupled to the port through a threaded clamping portion. The valve is designed with a specially shaped end that prevents its removal from the container body. The valve is movable between a pressurization position, where it prevents gas leakage, and a safety position, where the valve remains securely in place. Venting features are provided to allow the safe escape of gas from the container when the valve is in the safety position, mitigating risks during damage or tampering.

Abstract: A fluid separation and collection canister operable in-line between a sub-atmospheric pump and a source of mixed fluid-gas flow. In one application, the present invention finds particular use in a healthcare environment to assist in the removal of fluids from a patient with internal or external injuries. The enclosed collection canister is made up of two case half shells separable at mid-line overlapping joint. The upper case half shell incorporates a suction port with a sub-micron gas filter, a pass-through port, and an upper fluid extraction port. The lower case half shell incorporates an inlet port with a one-way fluid valve, a lower pass-through port, and a lower fluid extraction port. The pass-through ports are used to carry a pressure monitoring lumen to the source of the mixed fluid-gas flow.

Abstract: Disclosed are portable drinkware, beverage containers, and beverage systems featuring a lid structure and a straw assembly. The portable drinkware may be configured to be leak-resistant, insulated, and hygienic. The lid structure may include mechanisms for improved spill prevention, sanitary operation, and secure attachment of a straw assembly that is configured for easy installation and removal. A range of materials and connection features may be provided depending on the particular type of beverage container.

Abstract: A plastic, hot-fillable container is provided. The container comprises a blow molded body defining a longitudinal axis. The body including a base and a neck having at least one rib disposed about at least a portion of a circumference of the neck and transverse to the axis, and at least one angled thread. The at least one rib defining a cross section having a first portion and a second angled portion. Container systems and methods of manufacturing containers are disclosed.

Abstract: A lid assembly is provided that is configured to enclose a beverage within a beverage container. The lid assembly includes a lid, a lid cover, and one or more magnetically-interfacing elements that bias the lid and lid cover with respect to each other. To reduce spillage, various embodiments reduce contact between surface(s) of the lid and lid cover, and/or include a gasket the selectively seals a vent.