Abstract: According to examples, an article holder, such as a beverage container holder, may include an outer case composed of a first clamshell section, a second clamshell section connected to the first clamshell section by a movable joint to enable the outer case to be in a closed position or an opened position, and a connecting mechanism to hold the first clamshell section and the second clamshell section together when the outer case is in the closed position. The article holder may also include a pouch to hold an article attached to an interior surface of the first clamshell section, in which the pouch is movable between a collapsed state and an expanded state.

Abstract: An apparatus, a system and a method for producing liquefied gas are provided. A liquefaction plant may be coupled to a source of, for example, unpurified natural gas, such as a natural gas pipeline at a pressure letdown station. A portion of the gas is drawn off and split into a process stream and a cooling stream. The cooling stream may pass through an expansion device. The compressed process stream is cooled, such as by a heat exchange process utilizing the expanded cooling stream, by a heat exchanger utilizing a separate, independent refrigerant, or by both. The cooled, compressed process stream is expanded to liquefy the natural gas. A gas-liquid separator separates the vapor from the liquid natural gas. A portion of the liquid gas may be used for additional cooling or substantially all of the liquid gas may be collected as product.

Abstract: A personal care product delivery system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system comprises a carrier cover, a product carrier that is removably affixed to the carrier cover, a plurality of spaced-apart cavities formed in the product carrier and protruding through corresponding holes in the carrier cover, a removable cover sealed over the cavities, and a quantity of personal care product in each of the cavities. The system thus provides a compact, efficient, sanitary, and spill-proof apparatus for carrying all personal care products that are appropriate for care of an individual over a period of time. Alternate embodiments provide various closure styles, package formats and product aliquots organized by time period or function.

Abstract: A skin care product delivery system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system comprises a carrier cover, a product carrier that is removably affixed to the carrier cover, a plurality of spaced-apart cavities formed in the product carrier and protruding through corresponding holes in the carrier cover, a removable cover sealed over the cavities, and a quantity of skin care fluid in each of the cavities. The system thus provides a compact, efficient, sanitary, and spill-proof apparatus for carrying all skin care products that are appropriate for care of an individual over a period of time. Alternate embodiments provide various closure styles, package formats and product aliquots organized by time period or function.

Abstract: A skin care product delivery system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system comprises a carrier cover, a product carrier that is removably affixed to the carrier cover, a plurality of spaced-apart cavities formed in the product carrier and protruding through corresponding holes in the carrier cover, a removable cover sealed over the cavities, and a quantity of skin care fluid in each of the cavities. The system thus provides a compact, efficient, sanitary, and spill-proof apparatus for carrying all skin care products that are appropriate for care of an individual over a period of time. Alternate embodiments provide various closure styles, package formats and product aliquots organized by time period or function.

Abstract: A clamshell blister package permits packaging of activity pieces with a book in an activity kit. The package is reclosable and see-through and extends through and is connected to the cover for holding the activity pieces such that the package may be removed (and later replaced) so as not to interfere with the pages when the book is being used. The package is configured to friction fit into an aperture in the front cover of the book so that the package can be removed and reinstalled into the cover. The package includes a top and a bottom connected together by a hinge. The bottom includes an integrally formed platform which releasably engages a ledge and ledge wall of the top for holding the top closed onto the bottom in a reclosable fashion. The top defines a receptacle into which the activity pieces are stored when not in use, within or outside the book.

Abstract: An assembly for teaching mathematical concepts includes a plurality of interlocking components, each having at least one connecting end so that the components can be combined in any order or length. Each component is assigned a mathematical value according to its length, and this value may be indicated by indicia on its face or by color coding. A base is also provided for retaining the columns of components in vertical formations. Means are provided on the platform of the base for engaging the bottom component in each column.