Abstract: A mobile cooling box having a box main body and at least one lid for opening the box and providing access to the inside of the box. The at least one lid is pivotally attached to the box main body by at least two hinge modules. Each hinge module comprises a pin module having a hinge pin with a front end, a rear end, a longitudinal axis about which the lid is pivotable and predominantly a smooth outer surface of a cylindrical shape. Each hinge module further comprises a bearing module having a hinge bearing accommodating the hinge pin. The hinge pin laterally extends with its front end into the hinge bearing. Thus, during pivoting the lid with respect to the box main body an axis of the hinge bearing remains co-linear with the longitudinal axis of the hinge pin.

Abstract: A cup (12) or container assembly (10) having a lip (13, 15) activated input feature. The lip (13, 15) activated feature permits removal of the contents from the cup (12) or container (12) while mitigating against leaks and/or spills. The lid (12, 14) includes a movable member (48, 58) and a baffle (54, 59). The cup assembly (10) is constructed to have streamlined assembly method due to a reduced number of parts needing separation and/or improved connecting features. The improved geometry of lid (12, 14) components lends to heightened ease of cleaning. A cup (12) or container assembly (10) having a lip (13, 15) activated input feature. The lip (13, 15) activated feature permits removal of the contents from the cup (12) or container (12) while mitigating against leaks and/or spills. The lid (12, 14) includes a movable member (48, 58) and a baffle (54, 59).

Abstract: A beverage bottle includes a body defining an interior cavity and a lid configured to removably couple to the body. The body also includes a neck portion having a mouth opening; a top section; and a bottom section configured to removably couple to the top section via a fastening mechanism. The bottom section is further configured with a large volume to contain one or more consumables.

Abstract: A closure (1) with a shell (2) for securement to a container neck (11) and a lid (3) pivotally connected to the shell (2) by a pair of hinge elements (6). A hinge line (50) in the side wall (5) delineates a deformable latch (8) having an external grip tab (80) and an internal engaging tab (82) between the grip tab (80) and a top wall (4) of the lid (3). The grip tab (80) extends radially from a side wall (5) of the lid (3) and the engaging tab (82) engages a lip (13) surrounding the mouth of the container neck (11). The deformable latch (8) is configured to deform along the hinge line (50) when an opening force is applied to the grip tab (80), thereby to disengage the engaging tab (82) from the lip (13) of the container neck (11).

Abstract: A cup sleeve includes a material folded into a shape adapted to receive a cup and to engage with an outer circumference of a cup. The material is adapted to provide thermal protection. The cup sleeve includes a first section having a selected number of layers of the material, and a second section having three times the selected number of layers of the material. A method of manufacturing the cup sleeve is also provided.

Abstract: A cooking utensil is described which provides a cast iron cooking surface, the reverse of which is metallurgically bonded to another member having higher thermal conductivity than cast iron. In some embodiments, the cast iron layer is bonded to a copper core, which is bonded to a stainless steel base. Two methods for producing such articles are also described.

Abstract: A tool holder includes a body having a posterior arm with a first longitudinal axis extending from a posterior arm proximal portion to a posterior arm distal end. The body includes an anterior arm having a second longitudinal axis extending from an anterior arm proximal portion to an anterior arm distal end. The anterior arm proximal portion includes an anterior arm offset portion having a third longitudinal axis that intersects the first longitudinal axis at or below a midpoint of the posterior arm. The body also includes a u-shaped portion joining the posterior arm distal end and the anterior arm distal end. At least one magnet is positioned on the anterior arm to connect to a paintbrush or other tool.

Abstract: A sealing system for container comprising material and a method using the system. The present invention provides a sealing system for sealing a container comprising material, wherein the system comprises at least a first part which is a cap for sealing a container comprising a seal; and a second part which is a coupling member that is mounted to a dispenser unit, wherein the coupling of both parts with each other is configured that they can be twisted against each other while preventing axial movement of first and second part.

Abstract: A pop top lid enables opening and closing of a top opening in a cylindrical fluid container such as a beverage can. an enclosing a top opening in a cylindrical fluid container. A pocketed tang of a stay-on tab assembly pivots about a central rivet on an end shell of the pop top lid. During lifting and rotation of the stay-on tab assembly, an aperture creation point begins to shear a scored line to remove a tear panel from an end shell of the beverage can. directing the tear panel between a top cover and a bottom plate of the pocketed tang. A flange of the bottom plate assists in removal of the tear panel by being directed into a panel opening left by the tear panel directing the tear panel into the tear panel capturing pocket when the stay-on-tab assembly is rotated in a first direction of rotation.

Abstract: A compressed gas storage system that includes a pressure vessel. The pressure vessel includes a first vessel portion and a second vessel portion in fluid communication with the first vessel portion. The pressure vessel includes a third vessel portion in fluid communication with the second vessel portion. The compressed gas storage system includes a first valve positioned between the first vessel portion and the second vessel portion and a second valve positioned between the second vessel portion and the third vessel portion. The first valve allows and impedes fluid flow between the first and the second vessel portions. The second valve allows and impedes fluid flow between the second and the third vessel portions.

Abstract: A closure for a container includes a top panel, a skirt depending from the top panel and extending circumferentially about a central axis, a tamper-evident band attached to the skirt, and at least one thread extending from an interior surface of the skirt. The skirt extends from a first end attached to the top panel to a second end opposite the first end. The skirt is tapered radially outward from the first end to the second end such that a diameter of the skirt at the second end is greater than the diameter of the skirt at the first end.

Abstract: A modular, multiconfigurable container adapted to collapse for stowability and portability which is capable of being arranged in several geometries; whereby the container is operable to enable a user to assembly the container without tools, screws or external fasteners, and customize the container with minimal effort and skillset requirements for assemblage, so as to enable a user to customize said container for optimal stowing of categorized items in multiple interior bins, the container further configured to facilitate disassembly and stowage, one-man portability, and minimal tool and skillset requirements for assemblage. In various embodiments, the side panels and base panel are affixed together using a live hinge. The tote container further operates to allow a user to apply labels forwardly and rearwardly on the container within a recess adapted for that purpose.

Abstract: A product including a bottle with a mouth; a drink inside the bottle, the drink including a version of an alcoholic drink, where there is no alcohol or there is alcohol at a concentration by volume less than 1.5%; a pourer attached to the mouth and having a flow channel, a check valve, an air-vent channel and a filter, where the flow channel and the check valve allow via the same a flow of the non-alcoholic drink towards outside the product, the air-vent channel allows air to pass inside the bottle, and the filter produces a filtration of the air passing inside the bottle via the air-vent channel, the drink being any of a non-alcoholic drink, an alcohol substitute drink, a low alcohol drink, an alcohol free drink, or a de-alcoholized drink. Also, a method for extending the lifetime of a non-alcoholic drink, related to making the drink.

Abstract: A container for dispensing product includes a housing having an interior space. A rigid flip top assembly is disposed on the housing, and includes a lever, a lid, and a flange. The lid covers a dispensing orifice when in a closed position. The lever has a first end and a second end, and the lid is connected to the flange at a hinge proximate the second end. The lever longitudinally extends over a fulcrum. When a force is applied to the lever proximate the first end, the lever pivots at the fulcrum about a pivot axis, and the second end of the lever moves the lid from the closed position toward an open position.

Abstract: A closure having a liner is provided. The liner forms one or more venting recesses that facilitate relieving pressure from a container to which the closure is affixed. In embodiments the liner extends from an outer surface of an annular wall through an outer disc of the liner.

Abstract: A locking assembly for releasably-locking a lid to a container includes shaped portions disposed on the lid and container that are configured to allow slidable engagement of the lid relative to the container along a movement axis. A locking nub disposed on a wall of the container and a nub receiving portion disposed on the lid are engaged when the lid and container are slidably engaged together, which restricts sliding movement of the lid relative to the container along the movement axis The wall of the container is inwardly depressible to move the locking nub outwardly of the nub receiving portion, which allows slidable movement relative to the container along the movement axis.

Abstract: An integrally-formed liquid collecting box structure and a method for manufacturing the same are presented. The integrally-formed liquid collecting box structure includes an integrally-formed liquid collecting box, a screw, and a leak-proof sealing ring. The leak-proof sealing ring is located between a nut portion of the screw and an inner end face of a stepped hole. The screw is screwed into an internal threaded hole. When the screw is tightened, the nut portion squeezes the leak-proof sealing ring so that the leak-proof sealing ring is deformed and clamped between the nut portion and the inner end face of the stepped hole, so as to prevent leakage.

Abstract: A system for holding multiple beverage containers may include a cooler or carrier with toting handles, closing tabs, and base. The base may be formed from a molded plastic, rubber or synthetic rubber material. The base may also include feet that hold the base a sufficient height from the ground. The base may have a generally conic tapering drain floor that makes up its top surface. The tapering drain floor may make draining the carrier easier by directing water toward a drain hole located in the base. Extending up from the base may be a multi-layer soft-sided wall where different layers perform different desired functions. For example, an inside layer closest to the internal cavity may be a waterproof layer, a middle layer may be an insulating layer, and an external layer may be a decorative layer.

Abstract: An insulating device can include an aperture having a waterproof closure which allows access to the chamber within the insulating device. The closure can help prevent any fluid leakage into and out of the insulating device if the insulating device is overturned or in any configuration other than upright. The closure may also prevent any fluid from permeating into the chamber if the insulating device is exposed to precipitation, other fluid, or submersed under water. This construction results in an insulating chamber that is substantially impervious to water and other liquids when the closure is sealed.

Abstract: A rigid stopper (10) made of bisphenol-free polycarbonate and silicone synthetic materials, particularly for a wine bottle (48), comprises a cylindrical body (12) and two opposing faces (16, 18), and at least two compressible-elastomeric “O”-rings (22, 24) seated in corresponding circumferential grooves (26, 28) on a side (14) of the body (12). The faces (16, 18) are comprised of foramen (42, 44) respectively which communicate with a volute-cavity (40) for the purpose of accepting a cork-screw-extractor. The volute-cavity (40) is comprised of a partition (46) at a central-plane (56) for the purpose of preventing wine from leaking through the volute-cavity (40). “O”-rings (22, 24) are compressively forced into a mouth (50) of a bottle (48) positioning either face (16) or face (18) flush with the mouth (50) thereby providing adequate compressive force in maintaining position of the stopper (10).