Abstract: A liquid-dispensing bottle includes a container and a liquid dispenser closing an open mouth of the container. The container includes a “vertical” volume measurement scale arranged to provide a visual indication (to a caregiver) of the volume of liquid extant in the container when the container is not in use and is placed in an upright orientation on a countertop. In an illustrative embodiment, the bottle is used to dispense formula or other liquid to an infant.

Abstract: A bin for granular substance is disclosed comprising a receptacle (4) having an inwardly rolled top rim flange (14). The rim flange in turn defines an integral registration detent region (B). Rearward and forward lid components (38, 42) are mounted over the receptacle opening with the rearward lid component having a depending J-shaped appendages (30), which are located to extend below the below the receptacle of downturned rim flange (16). The forward lid component (38) is adapted having elements (52, 56) for sliding and pivotal engagement with the rearward lid component, whereby the forward lid component can be slidably repositioned along the rearward lid component, and at any position therealong, pivot upward to expose the receptacle top opening.