Abstract: A hinge assembly for a container, for example, for an outdoor storage container, is disclosed. The hinge assembly may mount a lid to an end panel of the container and include at least one hinge block having a first section mountable to the end panel and a second section having a through hole, and a circular rod adapted to engage the through hole and engage a through hole in the lid. The hinge assembly is adapted to allow rotation of the lid about the axis of the circular rod. The hinge assembly may be adapted to allow at least 180 degrees of rotation of the lid without obstruction. The hinge assembly may include means for supporting the lid in an open position, for example, a rod or chain. The hinge blocks may be made from wood, for example, laminated teak or cedar having varying grain directions.

Abstract: A multifunction storage container, for example, for outdoor use, is disclosed. The storage container includes at least one lid pivotably mounted to an end wall of the container and one or more removable centrally-positioned lids. The mounted and removable lids may function as covers for the storage container or may function as serving surfaces. In one aspect, the removable lid may be used as a serving tray. The container may be used for food or beverage storage and service and may also be used for storing articles, such as chair cushions or pool accessories. In one aspect, a hinge assembly is provided for pivotably mounting the lids. The container and hinge assembly may be made from wood, for example, cedar or teak, though other materials of construction may be used.

Abstract: An apparatus and method forms multiple resin layered parisons that are cooled or blown into bottles. The individual resin layers are injection molded in sequence and the formed parisons are transferred to each cooling and molding station by an axially and laterally indexing platen.

Abstract: A parison injection molding apparatus and method injection molds parsons, transfers them to cooling stations and then ejection stations. While at the injection molding station, cooling stations and during transfer therebetween up to the time they are ejected, the parisons are continuously cooled.

Abstract: A parison injection blow molding apparatus and method injection molds parisons, transfers them to cooling stations then to orient-stretch blow stations and thereafter ejection stations. While at the injection molding station, cooling stations and during transfer therebetween prior to being placed at the blow stations, the parisons are continuously cooled. The parisons are transferred to each station by an axially and laterally indexing platen.

Abstract: An apparatus forms multiple resin layered parisons that are cooled or blown into bottles. The individual resin layers are injection molded in sequence and the formed parisons are transferred to each cooling and molding station by an axially and laterally indexing platen.

Abstract: A parison injection blow molding apparatus injection molds parisons, transfers them to cooling stations then to orient-stretch blow stations and thereafter ejection stations. While at the injection molding station, cooling stations and during transfer therebetween prior to being placed at the blow stations, the parisons are continuously cooled. The parisons are transferred to each station by an axially and laterally indexing platen.

Abstract: A parison injection molding apparatus injection molds parisons, transfers them to cooling stations and then ejection stations. While at the injection molding station, cooling stations and during transfer therebetween up to the time they are ejected, the parisons are continuously cooled.

Abstract: A plastic container is produced as an integral unit comprising a container body, and a cap portion connected thereto. The cap portion has an opening in the top through which the container is filled. A separately produced lid means is adapted to cover and seal the opening in the cap. The cap is initially torn from its position integral with the container body, then placed upon the container as a closure member. A tell-tale flag may be affixed to the cap and body to indicate tampering. When the cap is initially torn from the container body the tell-tale flag is detached. A sealing disc may be provided on an upper portion of the cap. The container body is also provided with vertical and horizontal grooves to accommodate a key portion affixed to the cap to provide a child-resistant feature.

Abstract: A plastic container is produced as an integral unit comprising a container body, and a cap portion connected to the container body, said cap portion having an opening in a top position thereof, said container being adapted to be filled through the opening in said cap, and a separately produced lid means adapted to cover and seal the opening in the cap. After removal of the tear strip the cap serves as a closure for the container.

Abstract: A plastic container is produced as an integral unit comprising a container body, a container neck extending from the container body, a tear strip on the container neck, and a cap portion connected to the tear strip, said cap portion having an opening in a top position thereof, said container being adapted to be filled through the opening in said cap, and a separately produced lid means adapted to cover and seal the opening in the cap. After removal of the tear strip the cap serves as a closure for the container.

Abstract: A container has a spout that can be attached to a container neck by a locking ring during use. During storage, the spout may be inverted and inserted into the neck with a plug fitted to the locking ring to form a seal across the neck. The spout may be screwed onto or welded to the container neck and a cap at the top of the spout may be threadably engaged thereto or provided by a cut away portion of the spout that can be inverted and used as a cap. The bottom of the container is provided with a push-up for receiving, a neck or spout of another container for stackability.

Abstract: A single injection blow molding apparatus for making a selected oriented finished product. The apparatus includes the support structure and an injection molding station where a parison is injection molded into a selected configuration. A core rod assembly cooperates in forming the parison which is formed about a first core rod. The parison is conditioned to an orientation temperature. A transfer system is on the support structure for removing the first core rod from the parison and transferring the parison to a blow molding station. The blow molding station is on the support structure and is provided for blow molding the parison while at orientation temperature into the configuration of the finished product. A second core rod assembly with a second core rod cooperates in blowing the parison into the configuration of the finished product.

Abstract: A single injection blow molding apparatus for making a selected oriented finished product. The apparatus includes the support structure and an injection molding station where a parison is injection molded into a selected configuration. A core rod assembly cooperates in forming the parison which is formed about a first core rod. The parison is conditioned to an orientation temperature. A transfer system is on the support structure for removing the first core rod from the parison and transferring the parison to a blow molding station. The blow molding station is on the support structure and is provided for blow molding the parison while at orientation temperature into the configuration of the finished product. A second core rod assembly with a second core rod cooperates in blowing the parison into the configuration of the finished product.

Abstract: In an injection blow molding process for making plastic receptacles, an injection station is provided for injection molding a parison of selected configuration. An expansion and blowing station follows for initially expanding the parison to a predetermined length, and thereafter the parison is blow molded into a predetermined lateral and final configuration to thereby biaxially orient the molecular structure of the parison. An ejection station is provided for removing the finished product from the apparatus. The parison is transferred along a first path away from the injection station, along a second path which is normal to the first path and then along a third path parallel to the first path to the expansion and blowing station. At the same time, a finished product is transferred from the blowing station to the ejection station along a corresponding path.