Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a measuring device comprising an upper body and a lower body. The upper body comprises a chamber having a top opening and a bottom opening, wherein a substance to be measured is placed in the top opening. The lower body fits inside and is slideable relative to the upper body to allow for the measurement of varying amounts of substance. The upper body may attach to a funnel to assist a user in filling the upper body with a substance to be measured, e.g., a powdered substance. The measuring device may be part of a measuring device and containment system.

Abstract: A container assembly includes a main container having an opening. A cap closes the opening. An externally open recess on the main container or the cap receives a tub. Removable packaging is disposed around the container assembly such that the tub is retained in the recess. The main container may include a liquid nutritional composition. The tub may include a heat sensitive material, such as a probiotic or lactoferrin for addition to the main container by a user.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a container assembly including a container sealed by a closure. The container has a main chamber in which a highly nutritive liquid food product can be filled and stored aseptically or through retort processing. The closure includes a separate chamber in which a supplement sensitive to thermal processing of the liquid food product can be filled and stored. The container assembly permits the closure filled with the supplement to be attached to the container after severe thermal processing conditions have subsided, and permits the supplement to be conveniently and hygienically mixed with the liquid food product immediately prior to use.

Abstract: A container for particulate material includes a can end including a recessed concavity integrally formed in the can end and open to an inner chamber of the container. An absorptive material is disposed in the concavity. The absorptive material may absorb oxygen, moisture vapor, or both. At least one barrier layer is disposed between the concavity and the chamber.

Abstract: A closure and dispensing system for a container storing granulated powder that includes a closure comprising a collar and a lid, and a measuring utensil. An anti-bacterial food-grade additive can be coated on these components of the dispensing system or incorporated into the material of manufacture. The anti-microbial additive can include silver ions incorporated in the plastic resin or incorporated into a lacquer. The lid can be formed with a utensil retainer that can include an anti-microbial agent incorporated into its material of manufacture or coated onto its surface. The measuring utensil can be stored inside the closure and used to dispense granulated powder from the container.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for powder dosing a nutritional composition may include a container body and a closure removably coupled to the container body. A nutritive substance may be retained between an upper portion of the container body and the closure. The nutritive substance may be released and mixed with the contents of the container body prior to consumption. The nutritive substance may be sealed prior to use in order to prevent contamination of the nutritive substance.

Abstract: A scoop for dispensing particulate material. The scoop includes a bucket and a magnetic handle. The scoop may magnetically couple with a metallic seal, a container sidewall, or a closure. In one embodiment, the handle may be constructed of magnetic materials, such as ferromagnetic powder. In another embodiment, the handle may include a magnetic strip thereon. The scoop may be combined with an associated container, such that the scoop is used to dispense particulate material from the container.

Abstract: An endotracheal tube attachment device for positively securing an endotracheal tube to a patient and allowing selective lateral positioning and locking of the tube without removing the device or tube from the patient is disclosed. The device comprises an elongated strip of flexible material adapted to be adhesively attached to an upper lip region of a patient and a tube holder which is slideably mounted upon the strip. The tube holder has an arm extending in a direction perpendicular to and away from the strip and a securement strap is provided for positively securing the tube along the length of the arm. Positioning and locking mechanisms are provided for allowing selective lateral positioning of the tube holder along the length of the strip and positively locking the tube holder and tube in a selected position. The tube holder also allows for efficient and easy longitudinal adjustment of the endotracheal tube in the patient's trachea which is often required soon after initial placement of the tube.