Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for preparing plastic composites containing a plant fiber. The method includes providing a first raw material containing the plant fiber and a second raw material containing plastics; pretreating the first raw material; heating the pretreated first raw material for carbonization; and mixing the carbonized first raw material with the second raw material to form a composite material. The first raw material may be coffee grounds, and the pretreatment of coffee grounds includes: washing the first raw material with water to remove contaminants and water-soluble compounds, drying the washed first raw material, extracting the oily substance from the dried first raw material using a solvent, obtaining the extracted oily substance from the first raw material; and completely removing the solvent from the extracted first raw material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid dispensing apparatus, for use with a first container where a first liquid is contained, comprising: (a) a second container where a second liquid is contained, said second container is provided with a container outlet for dispensing said second liquid; and (b) a utility potion, comprising: an outlet, for dispensing liquid; a first inlet, collaboratively operating with a pressure valve for intaking said first liquid enabling a first passageway; and a second inlet, operatively working with said container outlet, enabling a second passageway for controllably intaking said second liquid from said second container to said second inlet.

Abstract: A closure assembly for a container, comprising a coupling member adapted for engaging with an opening of the container and a lid assembly connected with the coupling member forming a closure for the opening. The lid assembly comprising a support member pivotably mounted to the coupling member, a closure member rotatably supported by the support member for allowing rotational movement with respect to the support member, and adapted for forming a closure engagement with an outlet of the coupling member. The closure assembly is provided with a locking mechanism configured for selectively maintaining the closure engagement, with the closure member rotatable between a first position in which the closure member and the outlet is sealed, and a second position in which the closure member is free to be disengaged from the outlet.

Abstract: A lid assembly, for a container, comprising: a first lid member; and a second lid member, positioned below said first lid member, is provided with: a first drinking means in direct fluid communication with the beverage in said container via a first fluid passageway, wherein said first lid member pivotably connecting said second lid member to assume a first position where said first drinking means being covered by said first lid member and a second position where said first drinking means being exposed; a second drinking means provided with a drinking tube in fluid communication with the beverage in said container via a second fluid passageway, wherein said second drinking means is configured to operationally enable said second fluid passageway; and characterized in that: the use of said first drinking means and the use of said second drinking means is mutually exclusive and is independent of each other; and said first fluid passageway and said second fluid passageway are independent of each other.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a lid assembly for a container, comprising: a first lid; a second lid, removably connected to said first lid; a trigger mechanism, slidably connected to said second lid to slide between a first trigger position and a second trigger position, is provided with a first interaction means and a first engagement means; and a spout, pivotably connected to said second lid, is provided with a second interaction means and a second engagement means, wherein the pivoting movement of said spout is controlled by the operation of said trigger mechanism; characterized in that, said lid assembly is configured to assume a first configuration, a second configuration, and a third configuration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluid filter for treating fluid, including a filter media for filtering the fluid, and a filter housing having a fluid impermeable plate to carry the filter media. The fluid outlets and the fluid outlets are arranged in a staggered manner in a height direction of the filter media, so that a flow path along which the fluid flows in the filter media is extended, preferably maximized, to provide an extended fluid residence time. The present invention also discloses a water container comprising the water filter and an air release device for discharge of air remaining in the water filter to an atmosphere.

Abstract: The invention provides an enhanced electrospun film made from polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and at least one low-melting-point polymer in a ratio of 99.9:0.1-90:10 by weight, and the low-melting-point polymer having a melting point lower than the polyvinylidene fluoride and a softening point in the range of 110-140 C°. The enhanced electrospun film exhibits excellent mechanical properties, higher moisture permeability and hydrostatic pressure resistance. The invention further provides a method for manufacturing the enhanced PVDF electrospun film, and use of the enhanced PVDF electrospun film in preparing a waterproof and moisture permeable product.

Abstract: A novel fibrous membrane comprises at least one substrate layer comprising at least 80% by weight of microfibers that carry positively charged and/or negatively charged functional groups, and at least one layer of filtration material attached to the substrate layer, wherein the layer of filtration material comprises at least 80% by weight of nanofibers that carry negatively charged and/or positively charged functional groups. The fibrous membrane is able to remove or reduce the concentration of bacteria, viruses and heavy metals while maintaining relatively high water flow. A filter comprising the fibrous membrane and a method for manufacturing the fibrous membrane are also provided.

Abstract: The invention discloses a food container for preserving freshness of food, comprising a container body having a cavity adapted for containing food items; a lid detachably secured on the container body to close the cavity of the container; and one or more food preserving elements capable of absorbing food spoiling gas to preserve freshness of the food items. The one or more food preserving elements are disposed inside the cavity and/or into a material of the food container to preserve the food items for an extended period of time and remove odors.

Abstract: The present invention provides a filter material comprising an antistatic substrate having a predefined antistatic capacity, and one or more layers of nanofibers applied on the substrate. The one or more layers of nanofibers may be fabricated to have gradient structure in various parameters including thickness of nanofiber layer, nanofiber pore size, nanofiber diameter, nanofiber content and the like to suit different filtration applications. The present invention also provides a face mask comprising the filter material and a method for making the filter material.

Abstract: A venting device comprises an air channel and a rotary venting rod, wherein: the air channel comprises a first end facing an outer surface of the rotary venting rod and a second end away from the rotary venting rod; the outer surface of the rotary venting rod is provided with a recessed venting slot in fluid communication with ambient air, about which the rotary venting rod may be rotated about a rotation axis extending longitudinally thereof to provide a vented state and a sealed state. In the vented state, at least a portion of the venting slot of the rotary venting rod is in fluid communication with the air channel and thereby brings the air channel into fluid communication with ambient air via the venting slot. In the sealed state, the venting slot of the rotary venting rod is not in fluid communication with the air channel and the first end of the air channel is sealed by the outer surface of the rotating vent rod. The venting device of the present invention is easy to manufacture and assemble.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lid assembly with a rotary trigger mechanism in combination with a seal assembly useful for actuating to open or close drink orifices and/or gas vent and is also able to selectively open the type of drink orifice as desirable. The invention also relates to a beverage container comprising such a lid assembly.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lid assembly for use in a beverage container, having a cap, a seal assembly configured to sealably close at least one drink orifice, and an actuator assembly. The actuator assembly is in operative connection with the cap and the seal assembly, and configured to synchronously actuate the cap to rotate and actuate the seal assembly to displace longitudinally, so as to open the drink orifice for dispensing and close the drink orifice via a single press action. The invention also relates to a beverage container comprising such a lid assembly.

Abstract: The present invention provides a spout unit for dispensing beverage in a beverage container, including a spout and a reinforcement unit overmolded with the spout. The reinforcement unit includes a device for reinforcing interlocking of the reinforcement unit with the spout, for example shut off holes and/or depressions, at least a pair of tabs, and one or more outwardly facing longitudinal grooves. This invention also relates to a lid assembly including the spout unit, and a beverage container assembly including such a lid assembly. Furthermore, this invention provides a method for manufacturing the spout unit.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a lid cover having a locking mechanism and a container assembly comprising the lid cover. The lid cover includes a cap connectable with a connector body having a button constructed to be movable between a first position where the button engages the cap to close the connector body, and a second position where the button is separated from the cap to open up the cap. The locking mechanism includes a knob operably coupled to the button, and capable of moving between a locked position where the knob restrains the button within the first position, and an unlocked position where the knob allows the button to be released from the first position into the second position. The present invention is capable of locking the lid cover to prevent an unexpected opening of the lid cover.

Abstract: The present invention provides a strap holding device for attachment to a structural member for holding a bottle, comprising a strap having a leading portion, a trailing portion and a securing region therebetween. The leading portion forms a holding loop for holding the bottle, and the trailing portion is used to wrap around the structural member for attachment of the device onto the structural member. The strap holding device is releasably attachable to the structural member for safely maintaining the bottle in place during exercise or travel, and is easily removed or withdrawn from the structural member.

Abstract: A food container comprises a container body having an open top, and a moisture-tight and gas permeable barrier (102) removably deployed to serve as a barrier to at least a part of the open top of the container in a manner to allow gas inside the container body to pass therethrough while to prevent moisture from being escaped from the container body.