Abstract: An organizer for a plurality of metallic objects has a nonmetallic housing and a magnetic core. The nonmetallic housing has opposing top and bottom external surfaces. A ridge projects from a periphery of the top external surface. The magnetic core attracts metal towards the geometric center of the top external surface and towards the ridge at the periphery of the top external surface. In some implementations, portions of the magnetic field attract metal in the directions: (i) perpendicular to the geometric center of the top external surface; (ii) outward from the geometric center of the top external surface; and (iii) toward the ridge on the top external surface. Implementations have the magnetic core with a square cross section and north and south poles separated by a distance substantially less than the width of the substantially square cross section, and with its magnetic field in the shape of a torus.

Abstract: A locking apparatus has a receiving component that includes outer sidewalls extending upward from a first surface to form a raised portion, the raised portion having a receiving surface within a periphery defined by the outer sidewalls, and inner sidewalls extending downward from the receiving surface to form a cavity within the raised portion, the cavity having a cross-sectional area that decreases in proportion to the downward extension of the inner sidewalls, and a first locking structure. The locking apparatus also has an insertion component that includes sidewalls extending upward from a second surface and defining a cross-sectional area that decreases in proportion to the upward extension of the sidewalls, and also includes a second locking structure that is operatively associated with the first locking structure so that when the insertion component is inserted into the receiving component the first locking structure and the second locking structure interlock.

Abstract: A collapsible crate with improved stability and smooth movement includes a top having two opposing top side sections defining top side axes and two opposing top end sections defining top end axes; a bottom having two opposing bottom side edges defining bottom side axes and two opposing bottom end edges defining bottom end axes; first and second opposing end walls, the first and second end walls each being pivotably connected to the top along the corresponding top end sections with interlocking projections; and first and second opposing side walls. The crate includes one or more features which help the crate remain in the erect configuration, for example, a first protrusion protruding from an inner surface of a first side wall, wherein the first protrusion is configured to abut with a portion of a first end wall with an interference fit when the crate is in an erect configuration.

Abstract: A sheet panel (140) is capable of being used with a base panel (110) to form a retention packaging system. The sheet panel (140) includes a first overwrap panel (142), a second overwrap panel (144), a sheet (152) connected to the first overwrap panel (142) and to the second overwrap panel (144), and a detachable portion (148, 150) between the first and second overwrap panels and configured to be detached from the sheet panel. After the detachable portion (148, 150) is detached from the sheet panel (140), the first overwrap panel (142) is configured to be selectively attached to a first tension flap (112) of the base panel at one of a plurality of locations on the first tension flap and the second overwrap panel (144) is configured to be selectively attached to a second tension flap (114) of the base panel at one of a plurality of locations on the second tension flap such that the sheet (152) spans between the first and second tension flaps (112, 114).

Abstract: A pallet base structure including a center deck defining a support surface extending between opposed sides and having at least two lugs extending from each of the opposed sides. A pair of base side members are positioned along respective sides of the center deck. Each base side member has first and second spaced apart base legs and a support member extending between the base legs with at least two corresponding lug receiving slots defined in the support member. The respective lugs are received in the respective lug receiving slots such that the center deck support surface is aligned with an upper surface of each support member to define a planar pallet surface. A packaging system incorporating the pallet base structure is also described.

Abstract: A rotary bottle with replaceable inner container includes an outer bottle, an inner container and a rotating base, an inner cover installed above the inner container, a clamping point protruding outwards provided in an outer wall position of the inner container and correspondingly clamped in a groove at an inner wall of the outer bottle. A screw is provided in the inner position of the inner container, and an upper clamping ring connected with the inner container is provide in a position, close to a circumferential edge, and of an upper surface of a bottom of the screw. The inner container can be removed after use with a reusing function of an outer bottle remained, so as to reduce pollution to the environment, optimize a structure of the product, and reduce loss in a component.

Abstract: A container-closure system comprises a threaded-neck container that houses a first flowable product in a first reservoir. A closure assembly for the container initially houses a second flowable product in a second reservoir, and comprises a threaded cap and a cap insert. Movement of the cap insert with respect to the threaded cap effects the mixing of the two flowable products in the first reservoir.

Abstract: A die-cut lid for closing a container is formed from a flexible composite sheet material. The lid comprises a functional area bearing human-readable and/or machine-readable data. One or more rigidifying indentations are provided on the lid to promote flatness of the functional area in a resting state of the lid. The one or more rigidifying indentations can be in the form of one or more encircling indentations that border the functional area; and/or a planar indentation that encompasses the functional area.

Abstract: A wafer container includes at least one shelf and a frame. The shelf is capable of holding at least one wafer, and has at least one opening therein. The opening is at least partially exposed by the wafer when the wafer is hold by the shelf. The frame carries the shelf and allows access to the shelf.

Abstract: An attachment device having a clip portion and a display element removably attachable to the clip portion. The clip portion is generally arcuate and dimensioned to slide down and engage a neck of a beverage container. The display element provides a pivotable snap-fit mechanism for operatively associating with a clasp pivot post and spaced apart attachment points of the clip portion. The display element provides an indicia medium for prominently displayed a message or design thereon, whereby the message may provide the occasion and/or sentiment associated with the engaged beverage container, all while allowing the container's intrinsic label to be readily visible.

Abstract: A packaging bag is a packaging bag made of a laminate formed in a bag shape which is in a rectangular shape in plan view, the laminate being composed of a sheet-shaped substrate made of a resin, a cushioning material made of a foamed resin sheet laminated on an inner side relative to the substrate, and a sealant layer laminated on an inner side relative to the cushioning material. The packaging bag includes a seal section in which the sealant layers are sealed to each other on one end edge in a flow direction (MD direction) of the foamed resin sheet, the seal section extending in a direction perpendicular to the flow direction of the foamed resin sheet, wherein a notch is formed in the seal section to be oriented to the other end edge in the flow direction of the foamed resin sheet.

Abstract: A structural component having an internal support structure extending between outer wall portions of the component with one or more compartments included within the support structure. The support structure has support members including internal walls positioned between and/or defined by the compartments. At least one support member connects between the outer wall portions of the component to enhance the structural integrity of the component. The structural component, including the internal support, are cast from a molten material, and in some cases the support members of the internal support structure are formed with a rectilinear configuration. In some cases the cast structural component is a container and the one or more compartments are configured to store a fluid, such as a gas or a liquid. One or more preforms can be used to form a container and may be retained or eliminated from the container after casting.

Abstract: A packaging device has a principle body with a receptacle having interior space and a neck and orifice, and an expulsion device fixed to the neck, the expulsion device having an upper portion and a lower portion of the expulsion device, the upper and lower portions being separated from one another by a shoulder, the shoulder bearing on the end of the neck, a cap designed to be positioned above the receptacle in a stable closed position, the cap having a housing for receiving an end of the upper portion, and a magnetic closure system having a first magnetic device borne by the cap and a second magnetic device borne by the principle body, the second magnetic device is located around the upper portion and above the shoulder, and, in the stable closed position, the first magnetic device is located around the upper portion and above the second magnetic device.

Abstract: A component for filling a liquid into a liquid container has a filler neck that comprises a filler opening and an outflow portion that can be connected to the liquid container and has an outflow opening. At least one intermediate portion is located between the filler neck and the outflow portion and which, at least in a part adjoining the filler neck, forms at least one widening of the component relative to the filler neck for calming a liquid filled into the component.

Abstract: Medical packaging for the sterile storage of medical articles in a hermetically and sterile sealable packaging sleeve. The packing generally includes at least two parts, with a sealed, film-like outer packaging, which at least partially encloses the packaging sleeve in a form-fitting manner and provides a pressure that is reduced with respect to the atmosphere. At least one end face of the packaging sleeve may be designed to be flattened, wherein a length of the outer packaging is generally longer than a length of the packaging sleeve and projects beyond the end face region of the packaging sleeve. A sealing or welding seam may be arranged at least in the end face region of the packaging sleeve, wherein at least one of the end faces of the packaging sleeve, preferably both end faces, are designed so as to be flattened off. The end-sided transition from the packaging sleeve into the outer packaging is substantially wrinkle free.

Abstract: A container includes a main body having a first outer surface and a panel rotatably mounted to the main body. The panel has a second outer surface which is substantially flush with the first outer surface of the main body when the panel is in a closed position. The container further includes a rotation mechanism that enables rotational movement of the panel between the closed position and a fully open position in which the second outer surface of the panel is in contact with the first outer surface of the main body. The rotational movement is enabled via a mid-rotation telescoping component that is configured to enable movement of the panel away from the first outer surface of the main body.

Abstract: A high pressure tank includes: a supplying/discharging hole; and a cap having formed therein a cap-side path which is a part of a flow path. A repelling coating interposes between a liner-side end surface facing a resin-made liner, of a flange section configuring the cap, or a flange section-facing outer surface facing the flange section, of the liner. The repelling coating is formed of a material that repels a matrix resin of a fiber-reinforced resin configuring a reinforced layer.

Abstract: A packaging and shipping system for dry charged batteries. The packaging system includes a shipping crate having a lower section that defines an open interior. The open interior is sized to receive a dry charged battery and a plurality of electrolyte bottles. Each of the electrolyte bottles contains a volume of electrolyte sufficient to fill one of the individual cells of the dry charged battery. Each of the electrolyte bottles are separately packaged and positioned within the open interior of the shipping crate. Upon reaching the desired destination, the shipping crate can be stored. When the dry charged battery is to be placed into use, the shipping crate is opened and the individual cells of the dry charged battery are filled with electrolyte from the plurality of electrolyte bottles. Once the dry charged battery has been activated, the empty electrolyte bottles can be placed back into the shipping crate and returned for recycling.

Abstract: A collapsible container has a collar that extends above the top opening and attaches at peripheral edges to a panel by a separable fastener.

Abstract: To provide a tubular container which has non-absorbing properties with respect to contents as well as gas barrier properties. A tubular container 1 comprises at least an outlet unit 20 provided with an outlet part 21 through which contents are dispensed and a shoulder part 24 that extends radially outward from the outlet part 21; and a body part 10 that is welded to the shoulder part 24 of the outlet unit 20 and stores the contents therein, wherein the body part 10 comprises at least an innermost layer formed from a non-absorbing resin on an inner side that comes into contact with the contents, an outermost layer formed on an outermost side, and an intermediate layer formed between the innermost layer and the outermost layer and including a gas barrier layer. This tubular container 1 is characterized by a structural form wherein all surfaces coming into contact with the contents are formed from a non-absorbing resin or a structural form with a transparent body part including a gas barrier layer.