Abstract: A container is provided. The container includes a sidewall, a lower closure, and a chime. The chime is coupled to a first end of the sidewall by adhesive. The lower closure is coupled to a second end of the sidewall by adhesive.

Abstract: A container is provided. The container includes a sidewall, a bottom closure, and a chime. The chime is coupled to a first end of the sidewall by adhesive. The bottom closure is coupled to a second end of the sidewall by adhesive.

Abstract: A container for shipping and/or storage includes a cylindrical sidewall extending from a first end to a second end and a bottom closure. The bottom closure is configured to be coupled to the second end of the cylindrical sidewall to close the second end of the cylindrical sidewall.

Abstract: A container is provided. The container is configured to receive other containers containing materials to be held and/or transported.

Abstract: A container is provided. The container includes a sidewall, a bottom closure, and a chime. The chime is coupled to a first end of the sidewall by adhesive. The bottom closure is coupled to a second end of the sidewall by adhesive.

Abstract: A bulk container comprises a one piece base, a cap and a peripheral side wall. The base includes a generally rectangular bottom wall, a plurality of longitudinal rails extending below the bottom wall, and a peripheral wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall. The peripheral wall defines an upwardly opening channel. The cap includes an inner wall connected to an outer wall defining a downwardly opening channel complimentary with the upwardly opening channel. The peripheral side wall is received in the upwardly opening channel and the downwardly opening channel to define a parallelepiped interior space.

Abstract: A shipping and storage drum with a screw on locking cover comprises an open end drum, a plastic cover and a locking member. The open head drum comprises a sidewall open at a top end by a threaded plastic chime. The chime comprises an annular wall having a rounded top edge with a plurality of thread segments and a flange extending outwardly from the annular wall below the thread segments and having a flange opening. Each thread segment comprises a plurality of threads extending outwardly from the annular wall. The thread segments are circumferentially spaced by non-threaded portions. A circumferential length of each non-threaded portion is similar to a circumferential length of each thread segment. The plastic cover has a central circular wall surrounded by a downwardly opening generally U-shaped wall for receiving the chime. The U-shaped wall comprises an outer annular sidewall and an inner annular sidewall connected by a rounded channel for sandwiching the chime.

Abstract: A locking belt is used with a container having an annular end portion defining a top opening and a removable cover overlying the opening. The locking belt comprises a split circular ring, generally U-shaped in cross section, having first and second ends and including an outer circumferential wall. A through opening is in the outer circumferential wall proximate the fist end. An arm extends outwardly from the outer circumferential wall proximate the second end to define a notch opening away from the second end. A lever arm has a near end and a distal end. The lever arm comprises an arcuate handle having sides proximate the near end to be received in the split circular ring and includes a tongue connected between the sides and extending outwardly from the near end. A connecting strap is provided for integrally connecting the split circular ring second end and the lever arm. The ring, the connecting strap and the lever arm are of one piece plastic construction.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a bulk container valve for use with a bulk container having a tubular spout. The valve comprises a one piece plastic housing having an interior chamber connecting a front port to a rear port. The housing includes a rear fitting about the rear port for connection to the spout, in use, and a front fitting about the front port. A one piece plastic cylindrical valve element is rotationally supported in the interior chamber of the housing for movement between a valve open position and a valve closed position. The valve element includes a handle for selective rotation of the valve element. A collar secures the valve element to the housing to maintain the valve in assembled condition.

Abstract: A unitary plastic open head drum includes a first cylindrical sidewall closed at a bottom end with a bottom wall and open at an upper end. A second generally cylindrical sidewall is concentric to and extending at least partially the length of the first sidewall, providing sufficient stiffness to resist “elephant footing” of a bottom drum in a stack of drums.

Abstract: A bulk container valve is adapted for use with a bulk container having a tubular spout. A plastic housing has an interior chamber connecting a front port to a rear port. The housing is connected to a rear fitting about the rear port for connection to the spout, in use. The rear fitting comprises a cylindrical neck having an annular flange. A valve element is rotationally supported in the interior chamber for movement between a valve open position and a valve closed position. A handle is operatively mated with the valve element for selective rotation of the valve element. A one-piece, all plastic collar is received on the rear fitting. The collar comprises a tubular body including an inner threaded wall for threading on the spout and an end wall having a through opening. The through opening is larger than the neck and smaller then the flange whereby the end wall is captured between the plastic housing and the flange.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a bulk container valve for use with a bulk container having a tubular spout. The valve comprises a one piece plastic housing having an interior chamber connecting a front port to a rear port. The housing includes a rear fitting about the rear port for connection to the spout, in use, and a front fitting about the front port. A one piece plastic cylindrical valve element is rotationally supported in the interior chamber of the housing for movement between a valve open position and a valve closed position. The valve element includes a handle for selective rotation of the valve element. A collar secures the valve element to the housing to maintain the valve in assembled condition.

Abstract: A pallet bin comprises a generally rectangular base having a generally planar support surface. A pair of opposite side panels and a pair of opposite end panels between the side panels each stand vertically at one side of the rectangular base to define a parallelepiped interior space. Each of the side panels and end panels comprises a planar outer wall and a planar inner wall and an internal rib structure connecting the outer wall spaced from the inner wall to define hollow portions therebetween. A tubular column is supported on the base within the interior space.

Abstract: A threaded drum cover is disclosed for selectively closing an open head drum. The drum comprises a tubular drum open at a top end defined by a threaded chime. The cover comprises a closure having a central circular wall of a size corresponding to that of the chime and a downwardly depending annular sidewall receivable radially outwardly of the chime. The sidewall includes radially inwardly directed threads for mating with a threaded chime to provide a tight head drum. A radially outwardly opening annular recess in the sidewall above the threads provides for external gripping of the tight head drum. The cover is of one piece plastic construction.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a bulk container valve adapted for use with a bulk container having a tubular spout. The valve comprises a plastic housing having an interior chamber connecting a front port to a rear port. The housing includes a rear fitting about the rear port for connection to the spout, in use, and a front fitting about the front port. A generally spherical valve element is rotationally supported in the interior chamber for movement between a valve open position and a valve closed position. A handle includes a stem. The stem extends through an opening in the housing and is operatively mated with the valve element for selective rotation of the valve element. A fastener is secured to the stem within the interior chamber for securing the handle to the housing.

Abstract: A pallet bin comprises a generally rectangular base having a generally planar support surface. A pair of opposite side panels and a pair of opposite end panels between the side panels each stand vertically at one side of the rectangular base to define a parallelepiped interior space. Each of the side panels and end panels comprises a planar outer wall and a planar inner wall and an internal rib structure connecting the outer wall spaced from the inner wall to define hollow portions therebetween.

Abstract: A plastic skid has longitudinally extending plastic rails and plastic cross members which extend transversely between the rails. The rails are injection molded and have an upper flange engageable with cargo to be supported on the skid and a lower flange engageable with a support surface. Each rail has a width characterized by the width of the upper flange and the lower flange. An integral longitudinal web extends between the upper flange and the lower flange of a rail. The web has a width which is substantially less than the width of the rail. An integral rib is provided on the web for enhancing the stiffness of the rail. The cross members are injection molded and have a tapered opening. A series of posts are integral with the rails and each engage a corresponding one of the cross member openings. The posts are ultrasonically welded to the cross members within the openings.

Abstract: A removable marking plate is provided for use with an intermediate bulk container including a vessel surrounded by a wire mesh cage. The marking plate comprises a rectangular plate with a front surface and a rear surface to be carried on the cage with the rear surface in surface contact with the cage. The front surface is adapted to receive marking information. A plurality of first fasteners are provided. Each comprises an arm extending rearwardly from the plate along one side to define a pocket for capturing a portion of wire from the cage between the arm and the rear surface to pivotally retain the plate on the cage. A plurality of second fasteners extend rearwardly from the plate other than at the one side edge.