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to the structural member for safely maintaining the bottle in place during exercise or travel, and is easily removed or withdrawn from the structural member.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.

Abstract: It provides a device for applying nanofibers and/or microfibers onto a substrate (S). It also provides a system comprising a plurality of such devices which are controlled to operate independently. The system allows for depositing of a gradient material in various parameters including material thickness, fiber pore size, fiber diameter, fiber content and the like. It also relates to a method for applying nanofibers and/or microfibers onto a substrate (S).

Abstract: The present invention provides a formulation and method for preparing a fibrous material comprising nanofibers. The formulation comprises (a) at least one polymer, (b) at least one solvent in which the at least one polymer is dissolved to provide a polymer solution, and (c) at least one functional additive that imparts functionality to the fibrous material. The at least one functional additive is dissolvable or suspensible in the polymer solution. The formulation is able to remove or reduce the concentration of bacteria, viruses and heavy metals while maintaining high filtration efficiency. The invention also relates to a fibrous material prepared by the formulation and applications of the fibrous material.

Abstract: The invention provides a bag container with a sealing mechanism including first and second container housings to define an open top. The sealing mechanism includes female and male engagement members respectively positioned on the two container housings. The male engagement member includes a body portion and at least a pair of protrusions extending from opposite sides of the body portion and facing away from each other, the protrusions each having opposite first and second side surfaces, and the second side surface extending at an acute angle relative to an orthogonal direction of the longitudinal axis of the male engagement member. The female and male engagement members are sized and shaped for mating engagement to hermetically seal the open top. The invention also provides a sealing mechanism comprising female and male engagement members having mating wavy cross-sectional profiles in a plane parallel to the respective container housings.

Abstract: The invention provides a bag container with a sealing mechanism including first and second container housings to define an open top. The sealing mechanism includes female and male engagement members respectively positioned on the two container housings. The male engagement member includes a body portion and at least a pair of protrusions extending from opposite sides of the body portion and facing away from each other, the protrusions each having opposite first and second side surfaces, and the second side surface extending at an acute angle relative to an orthogonal direction of the longitudinal axis of the male engagement member. The female and male engagement members are sized and shaped for mating engagement to hermetically seal the open top. The invention also provides a sealing mechanism comprising female and male engagement members having mating wavy cross-sectional profiles in a plane parallel to the respective container housings.

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 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 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 relates to a storage container comprising a container body (18), a lid (16) placed on the container body, and an actuation apparatus configured to actuate the lid (16) to move between a closed position where the container is in the closed state and a release position where the container is in the ready to open state. One or more body cam surfaces (1852) are arranged on an outer surface of a side wall of the container body (18), and one or more lid cam surfaces (1642) are arranged on an inner surface of a neck portion of the lid in such a manner that the body cam surfaces (1852) are configured to oppose the corresponding lid cam surfaces (1642).

Abstract: The Applicant's invention provides a lid for a food container including a cover, a dressing storage compartment, and a shutter attached to the cover or the dressing storage compartment for sealingly closing the dressing storage compartment. The shutter is configured to allow dispensing of the dressing contained in the dressing storage compartment when the dressing storage compartment is caused to move up relative to the cover, without the need of opening the lid. The Applicant's invention also provides a food container including the lid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a spout unit for dispensing beverage in a beverage container, comprising a spout and a reinforcement unit overmolded with the spout. The reinforcement unit includes means 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 comprising the spout unit, and a beverage container assembly comprising such a lid assembly. Furthermore, this invention provides a method for manufacturing the spout unit.

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 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 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 present invention relates to a shearing tool such as scissors, comprising first and second cutting members pivotally coupled with each other, and a linkage pivotally coupled to the first and second cutting members, whereby the linkage and one of the first and second cutting members form together a compound lever mechanism. A force applied by an operator onto the shearing tool increases as an output by the linkage, and the increasing force is conveyed to that cutting member so that the cutting power of the shearing tool increase to allow hard-to-cut materials to be cut manually and easily with less effort from the operator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a food processing device, comprising a base plate provided with a first pivot and a second pivot, a processing element provided on the base plate, and an arm assembly pivotably coupled to the base plate. The arm assembly comprises a first arm and a second arm pivotally coupled to each other, each of the two arms being pivotally coupled to the base plate, whereby the first arm and the second arm form together a compound lever mechanism. A force applied by an operator onto the second arm increases as an output by the second arm, and the increasing force is conveyed to the first arm so that the food processing device is operated faster and easier, without making the operator more fatigued.

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: A fluid dispenser is provided. The fluid dispenser (1) having a dispensing mechanism (9) for pumping fluid, such as cooking oil, from a storing compartment (2) into a metering compartment (3), and a reflux mechanism (10) for allowing the fluid pumped into the metering compartment (3) to flow back into the storing compartment (2), such that accurate metering of fluid can be achieved.