Abstract: A driving force transmission system comprising: a coupling case and a shaft arranged rotatably relative to each other; a pilot clutch and a main clutch for controlling a torque transmission between the coupling case and the shaft; an electromagnet for controlling the actions of the pilot clutch and the main clutch; and oil retaining the functions of the pilot clutch and the main clutch. This system further comprises a coupling case, a shaft, a rotor, and X-ring and an O-ring isolating a coupling oil chamber, in which the pilot clutch and the main clutch are arranged, liquid-tight from the surrounding space.

Abstract: A thrust plate assembly for a motor vehicle friction clutch comprises a housing rotatably arranged for rotating about an axis of rotation and a pressure plate arranged in the housing. The pressure plate is displaceable in the direction of an axis of rotation by a connection arrangement with the housing and is also fixed with respect to rotation relative to the housing. An energy accumulator is arranged between the housing and the pressure plate for applying force to the pressure plate in the direction of the axis of rotation for generating an engaging force. A contact arrangement is arranged at the housing and/or the pressure plate so that the energy accumulator contacts the contact arrangement when the pressure plate reaches a predetermined position. The application of force to the pressure plate by the energy accumulator is at least reduced when the energy accumulator contacts the contact arrangement.

Abstract: When the claw of the engagement piece abuts the raised portion of the lock gear, the engagement piece cannot move further and is held off at the position. When the lock gear turns a small amount then the indentation (indented portion between gear teeth on the periphery) meets the claw. At this event, the slider piece moves as it is sliding along the guide cam by the elastic force of the coil spring until the slider piece abuts the spacer. The claw of the engagement piece meshes the lock gear so that the power output shaft is fixed or will not turn whereby the wheel shafts are locked.

Abstract: An extended flow track system has a pair of inner and outer splice members for linking the side rails of tandem flow tracks. The splice members eliminate horizontal shifting between the front and rear flow track members. Thus, extending flow track members are perfectly aligned along their length. The splice ends of each side rail have a cutout in them so that a low profile configuration is maintained.

Abstract: A validator for coins including a coin entry (11) though which a coin (12) can pass to enter the validator, coin exit (4, 5) through which the coin can pass as it leaves the validator, and at least one coin rail (1) upon which the coin (12) rolls upon entry into the validator until just prior to exiting the validator, the coin (12) remaining in continuous contact (as defined herein) with the at least one coin rail (1) as it passes through the validator.

Abstract: An aligning apparatus for aligning food product chips having a generally curved shape includes a longitudinally extending rib positioned with respect to a chip transport surface. As chips are transported along the transport surface, they straddle the aligning rib with respective opposed side edges thereof supported on the transport surface. Engagement with the aligning rib causes the chips to become generally aligned with the aligning rib and thus, with each other.

Abstract: The present invention provides a feed mechanism for feeding containers. The feed mechanism includes an infeed starwheel and a main turret starwheel, wherein the pitch line of the infeed starwheel and the pitch line of the main turret starwheel are non-interfacing. The present invention also provides a feed mechanism for feeding containers which includes an infeed starwheel, a main turret starwheel and a feed chute with at least one hump for dissipating the head pressure of the incoming can stack. The present invention also provides a method of feeding cans to a unit operation in a can making process. The method includes the steps of providing a feed chute adapted for gravity feeding the unit operation, the feed chute having a top end and a bottom end, wherein the feed chute has at least one hump proximal to the bottom end and disposing a plurality of cans in the feed chute, thereby forming a stack of cans in the feed chute.

Abstract: A device for conveying packages includes a conveyor with a running surface ending with a terminal area, a series of stationary stops and vertical prongs under the stops and above the running surface. The prongs move along a path which follows a circular trajectory in the terminal area. Packages are introduced between two heat-sealing vertical belts in an inlet area. The inlet area of the vertical belts is situated at a distance from the terminal area of the conveyor. A forwarding belt, coplanar with the running surface of the conveyor, is situated between the inlet area and the terminal area of the conveyor. The forwarding belt is operated with a speed higher than the operation speed of the conveyor, so that the packages are not subjected to the prongs action when they rotate upward in the terminal area. The forwarding belt extends from the terminal area of the conveyor, to at least the inlet area of the vertical belts, and the stops protrude to cover the major part of the forwarding belt.

Abstract: A vacuum assisted multiple position walking beam apparatus (10), which has products (20) placed thereon.

Abstract: An endless conveyor belt has a thermal fluid (gas or liquid) sprayed against a portion of its underside to define a temperature-controlled region of the belt. To prevent the lateral escape of the thermal fluid, stationary seals are provided which contact the belt underside adjacent respective longitudinal edges of the belt. To keep the seals in continuous contact with the belt, despite warping that might occur, the seals carry magnets, and the belt is formed of a magnetizable material. Hence, the magnets force the belt and seals together.

Abstract: A modular roller conveyor system is disclosed having a first and second pair of elongated vertical supports. The first pair of vertical supports are adjustably secured together so that the first pair of supports are spaced apart and parallel to each other at a user selected spacing between the first pair of vertical supports. Similarly, the second pair of vertical supports are also adjustably secured together so that the second pair of vertical supports are spaced apart and parallel to each other at the same user selected spacing. A first elongated rail is then secured to the upper end of one of the first pair of vertical supports and to the upper end of one of the second pair of vertical supports. A second rail is then secured to the upper end of the other of both the first and second pair of vertical supports so that the rails are spaced apart and parallel to each other.

Abstract: An outer package is provided for strapping together at least two different articles. The package is a unitary cellulosic board forming primary and secondary hollow cavities of unequal volume, the primary cavity having opposite openings on first and second ends, the secondary hollow cavity having opposite left and right ends each coverable by a closure wall when folded into a closed position. A pair of article anchoring apertures are formed in the floor wall to secure any article held within the primary cavity. A blank is also described which when assembled through adhesive securement of head and tail terminal panels forms the outer package.

Abstract: A golf bag having a substantially rigid top member, a substantially rigid bottom member, a plurality of rigid stays separating said top and bottom members, an outer cover and at least one internal partitioning member including: at least one intermediate member attached to one end of said plurality of stays and at least one internal partitioning member, said at least one intermediate member attached to either and top or bottom member, a distal end of said plurality of stays and said at least one internal partitioning member from said at least one intermediated member attached directly, or indirectly, the bottom or top member respectively.

Abstract: An easy-opening insulation package for containing a stack of resilient insulation batts, such as but not limited to glass fiber insulation batts, is formed from a sheet material. The sheet material completely encircles the batts and has a stress riser that extends longitudinally with respect to the batts for the length of the batts. Preferably, the sheet material has at least one tear line, such as a perforated line, extending generally perpendicular to and crossing the stress riser for creating an opening in the package through the rupture of the sheet material by hand along the perforated line and for permitting the stress riser to be separated by hand from the opening created along the perforated line to gain access to the batts within the package. Preferably, the ends of the package are closed and the perforated line completely encircles the package to permit the package to be separated into two sections by rupturing the perforated line along its entire length.

Abstract: Vacuum Insulated Lunch Box with a rectangular box comprised of a top half and a bottom half, the top half and bottom half each having a double wall construction, the top half and bottom half each having recessed areas to accommodate a plurality of food containers, the top half and bottom half each having an outlet check valve, and the outlet check valves each capable of receiving a tube from a vacuum pump for the purpose of evacuating the cavity of each said lunch box half. A preferred embodiment includes further comprising a built in vacuum pump.

Abstract: A screen assembly and methods for using it, the screen assembly including, in certain aspects, at least two layers of screening material one on top of the other and including at least a first layer over a second layer, each layer having screen mesh with rectangular openings as viewed from above, the first layer having first rectangular openings, and the second layer having second rectangular openings, each of the first rectangular openings having a first width and a first length, and each of the second rectangular openings having a second width and a second length, the ratio of the first length to the first width ranging between 1.55 and 2.00, the ratio of the second length to the second width ranging between 1.55 and 2.00, the ratio of the first length to the second width ranging between 0.95 and 1.05, and the lengths of the first rectangular openings are parallel to lengths of the second rectangular openings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to etched disc stack filters and particularly to such filters in which the etched discs include multiple arms in which are etched flow channels for the passage of a medium to be filtered and the removal or separation of a contaminant. In a particular embodiment of the invention, the etched discs may have an overall shape that is circular and may have filtering arms which radially extend from the center of each disc to the exterior border of the disc. The filtering arms may separate inlet and outlet openings. End caps may be attached at the ends of the disc stack and these end caps may have openings corresponding to the inlet and outlet openings in the discs in the disc stack.

Abstract: The invention concerns a filter material characterized in that it is impregnated with an amphiphilic substance or with a hydrophilic and a hydrophobic substance to control the water wettability and water absorption.

Abstract: The storage system has two base members (1, 2) that support rails (3) that allow the carriages (4), provided with inclined frames (5), to slide longitudinally in both directions. At the opposite ends of the base members, there are two parallel transverse tracks (6, 6′) that lie at right angles to the base members and in which transfer units (7) run in order to transfer from one base member (1) to the other (2), the carriages (4) which support the inclined frames (5) and which have been transferred onto the transfer units (7). Parking stations (8, 9) are provided to pick up or deposit the material, while movement of the carriages (4) from one base member (1) to the other (2) along the transverse tracks (6, 6′) is.

Abstract: A self-inking stamp holder, said stamps comprising a box-like frame or case with openings on at least two opposite sides and a slide containing an overturnable stamping member and an inking pad, elastically sliding within said frame or case between the openings. The holder is formed by an upright and a plurality of main wings extending obliquely in a parallel relationship from at least one face thereof each wing being capable of holding a stamp. Retaining means are associated to each of the main wings for abutting on said frame or case, when held from a respective main wing, from the opposite side of the main wing. To firmly secure the stamp in position thereon.

Abstract: A device for storing recording media includes an element for storing recorded media and decorative accessories. The device has an amusing appearance providing it with a toy-like aspect, and has a substantially rectangular housing having the width of the media to be stored, at the back of which cells are provided for receiving the recording media, which are, at least partly, embedded so as to be partly protected.

Abstract: The rack is formed by spaced apart upper and lower rack members with a plurality of spaced apart slots formed in the upper member from a front edge and a plurality of spaced apart apertures formed in the lower member with each aperture aligned with a portion of an associated slot. Each slot has an entrance leading to a neck which extends to a bend. The bend leads to a closed end spaced inward from the upper member edge and which is located laterally from the entrance with the distance between the upper member front edge and the closed end being less that the distance between the upper member front edge and the bend. An elastic cord extends across the neck of each slot inward from and parallel to the edge of the upper member at about the position of the closed ends of the slots.

Abstract: An upright file storage unit which includes an open-frame defined by a pair of upright and laterally spaced side frame members and upper and lower cross frame members which extend transversely between and interconnect the side frame members. The lower end of the storage unit is supported directly on a floor, and an upper end is supported on a portion of an upright wall member. The side frame members define therein vertically spaced openings such that mounting elements of a hanging-type file folder or other accessories can be engaged, within a pair of laterally adjacent and vertically aligned openings of the respective side frame members. The side frame members are inclined relative to the vertical so that the hanging file folders can be arranged in vertically staggered relationship with one another to provide ready visual access to documents stored therein.

Abstract: An automatic locking apparatus releasably locks together a studded end plate connector to a notched vertical frame column of a storage rack. The automatic lock includes a vertical lever positioned adjacent one surface of an end plate connector when the end plate connector is mounted on a vertical frame column. A locking pin and tension support extend from the inside face of the vertical lever through the end plate connector. The tension support has a protruding end extending past the end plate connector and a tension device mounted on the protruding end to create a force for pulling the inside face of the vertical lever toward one surface of the end plate connector. The locking pin has a length that allows it to extend through the top of a notch or other aperture in the frame column when studs of the end plate connector are positioned in the bottom of corresponding notches in the frame column, preventing withdrawal of the studs from the notches.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing a three-dimensional helically-shaped display stand, and cake combination, and the stand and cake combination manufactured by such methods. From a base to an apex, a helically-shaped display rises. This helix can be cut from a single disc of material and can be supported in a variety of ways from the base.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing a cork from a bottle in which an anchor is embedded in the cork and a cork-pulling sleeve is provided for engaging the anchor for removal of the cork. The cork-pulling sleeve includes inner threads that mate with external threads on the neck of the bottle, and rotation of the cork-pulling sleeve in relation to the bottle extracts the cork.

Abstract: A plastic container comprising two half-shells which are produced by means of injection molding and have parts of the components integrally formed on them during the injection molding. This does away with the need for fastening said components in the plastic container, with the result that the installation process is simplified to a considerable extent. At the same time, installation errors are largely ruled out. The plastic container is suitable for use in motor vehicles, preferably as a fuel tank.

Abstract: A treatment tank for a water conditioning apparatus has a tank head with a wall, a rim defining a through hole in the wall and a tank ring fixed to the rim. The tank ring is coaxial with the tank head and extends generally axially. The tank also has a generally cylindrical flange defining a nipple portion with a peripheral wall that has a lower edge. The flange also has a shoulder extending radially from the nipple portion with a top surface and an outer peripheral wall extending downward from the top surface. A fastener assembly is engageable on the top surface of the shoulder for securing the flange on the tank head through contact between the fastener assembly and the tank ring.

Abstract: A captivated slidable access cover incorporates an integral cantilevered spring to prevent undesired movement resulting from gravitational forces or vibration. The cover has two generally parallel, opposed edges which are slidingly captivated in opposed tracks of the enclosure. The integrally formed cantilevered spring is located adjacent one end of the cover and biases the cover to be in one of a positively open position or a positively closed position. The cantilevered spring presses against a portion of the enclosure at or adjacent one end of the access opening defined in the enclosure. The biased interaction between the cantilevered spring and the enclosure ensures a positive open or closed position of the cover. The cover also includes a handle at its other end for slidably opening and closing the cover.

Abstract: A method of producing a generally tubular, reinforced, structure including an inner layer of braided material having a predefined indentation configuration, the method including the steps of providing a mandrel having a shape and configuration of indentations corresponding to the shape and indentation configuration of the inner layer, providing a plurality of support members in the vicinity of at least some of the indentations on the mandrel, the support members protruding a predetermined distance radially outwardly from the mandrel, depositing the inner layer over the mandrel and the support members, and removing the support members to a position in which the support members do not protrude the surface of the mandrel.

Abstract: A device that can be loaded with appropriate pills and programmed to automatically dispense the proper amount(s) and proper type(s) of pill(s) at the proper time(s) each day. The device includes a system for alerting the pill taker that pills have been dispensed, a system for providing voice messages to coach the pill taker to use the device and consume the pills, and a system for alerting an off-site caregiver when the pill taker has not responded as required or when there is a problem with the operation of the device.

Abstract: A novelty dispenser, in particular a novelty dispenser for dispensing small sweets such as jelly beans or chocolate drops. The dispenser comprises a body providing a reservoir for articles to be dispensed through an outlet formed therein. It also comprises an actuator adapted to cause movement of a moveable gate thereby allowing articles to pass through the outlet in response to an action from a user of the dispenser upon the actuator. The gate comprises at least one pivotable blade adjacent the outlet. Typically but not necessarily the blade is within the reservoir.

Abstract: The invention consists of a paper towel dispenser for dispensing individual sheets of paper towels from a roll of paper having regularly spaced apart lines of partial severance. The dispenser is comprised of a housing and a housing door which can be pivotally opened to allow a roll of sheet material to be inserted into the dispenser. The dispenser has a funnel-shaped exit to allow the end of the roll to protrude in order to be grasped by the user. A paper towel tearing member is located adjacent to the exit aperture of said funnel and the opening of this member is adjustable in order to vary the size of the opening of the dispenser. This adjustment of the exit size creates an adjustment in the position at which the sheet tears away from the roll to allow the use of different types of sheet material in a single dispenser.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser including: a flexible pouch (3) containing fluid and provided with an opening (31); a dispensing member (5) such as a pump for drawing off fluid contained in the flexible pouch through the opening; a shell (1) surrounding the pouch (3) and provided with an opening (13) that coincides with the opening (31) of the flexible pouch, the shell (1) being made in two portions (11, 12) connected together along a connection line (14) passing through the opening (13) in the shell so that each shell portion (111, 121) forms a portion of the opening in the shell; a pouch support (2) to which the opening (31) in the flexible pouch (3) is fixed, the support being held in position between the two shell portions (11, 12) at the opening (13) in the shell; and a fixing ring (4) for fixing the dispensing member; the dispenser being characterized in that the fixing ring comprises: a fixing band portion snap-fastened onto the pouch support; and a holding band portion engaged over the opening in the shell to hold

Abstract: An air driven vibrator is attached to a robotic applicator for sealants and adhesives. When the plane of vibration is normal to the axis of the dispenser, the vibration will impart a rotary motion to the applicator. When the plane of vibration is parallel to the axis of the dispenser and normal to the direction of motion of the dispenser (such dispensers are usually robot mounted), a side-to-side or pendulum action is provided. When the dispense tip is provided with a static mixer to mix plural component materials, the vibrator will enhance the mixer's action.

Abstract: An aerosol dispensing system includes a metal cylindrical can having a plurality of wide and narrow recesses in an upper undulating portion and a smooth walled lower portion. A plastic spray dome snap-fits over the top of the metal can and includes a trigger actuator movable against a valve assembly for releasing concentrate and propellant maintained under pressure within the can. The annular recesses are ergonomically located to fit the thumb and fingers of the hand when the index finger is located on the actuator. The annular recesses are preferably recessed into the otherwise straight-walled can but can take a variety of other shapes.

Abstract: A gas ejection valve includes a valve casing including first and second blocks that cooperate to define a holder groove and have a first mating face formed with an annular space, an inner peripheral seal ring disposed on the inner periphery of the valve casing to be in close contact with the outer periphery of a valve pin and being received in the holder groove, and an auxiliary seal ring received in the annular space for preventing communication between the inside of the gas container and the holder groove.

Abstract: Valve for an aerosol container for dispensing a suspension of a substance in a liquid propellant contained therein. The valve comprises a valve body (1) having at least one orifice (16) to allow a quantity of the suspension to pass from the container into the valve. The valve further comprises a ring (18) disposed around the valve body (1), the ring being positioned below the at least one orifice to reduce the volume of suspension that can be accommodated within the container below the at least one orifice when the container is orientated with the valve at the bottom, the ring having at least one portion of reduced axial thickness to provide a trough (19) around the valve body below the at least one orifice.

Abstract: A coupling adaptor for use in connecting a delivery tip to an air/water tip of a fluid dispensing apparatus such as a three-way syringe. The coupling adaptor includes a sidewall that extends between a proximal grasping end and an opposing distal coupling end. The sidewall has an interior surface defining a chamber sized so as to enable an air/water tip to be positioned within the chamber. The coupling adaptor may include structure so as to form a compression fit with a delivery tip and/or threaded engagement tip with the delivery tip. The interior surface of the sidewall may be adapted to form a seal with the air/water tip. The coupling adaptor may be formed from a flexible plastic such as polyethylene.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing closure for bottles and the like comprising a one-piece body having an end wall for covering the mouth of the bottle and a depending skirt for threading onto the neck of the bottle. A dispensing aperture in the end wall is surrounded by a spout that affords directional control of a stream of liquid being dispensed and reduced dribbling when dispensing is discontinued. A flap is hinged on the end wall to open and close the aperture with an associated depending plug that fits in the spout. The end wall, spout and hinged flap are arranged in a manner relative to one another that permits the flap to be advantageously molded in an upright position.

Abstract: The present invention is a storage and shaping device for caps having a bill. The device is comprised of a cavity that is sized to accommodate at least one billed cap. The cavity has an opening on one end that allows for the insertion of caps into the device. A portion of the cavity is provided as a bill shaping structure.

Abstract: A coin case for an automobile includes: a casing to be attached to a vehicle end, the casing being formed with a plurality of independent cylindrical chambers to be sortingly loaded with a plural kind of coins; and a coin tray connected to a side end portion of the casing, the coin tray including a bottom wall having a curved surface in a direction toward the plurality of independent cylindrical chambers from a place where is far from the coin case.

Abstract: A backpack is provided including a substantially typical construction including a pack having a back panel, front panel and one or more side panels. The pack includes an interior storage compartment for storing objects. Furthermore, the backpack includes a pair of shoulder straps so as to enable one to wear the backpack on one's back. Located within the pack's storage compartment are first and second sets of pockets. The first set of pockets are attached to the inside surface of the pack's back panel. The first set of pockets include openings which open upwardly when the pack is in a closed condition. Meanwhile, the pack includes a second set of pockets which are attached to the inside surface of the pack's front panel. The second set of pockets include openings at the pocket's lower extremities when the pack is in a closed condition.

Abstract: The joining tool according to the present invention is provided with a rotor and a probe having a diameter smaller than a diameter of the rotor. The probe is protruded from a part of an end face of the rotor. A groove is formed at least on a middle portion of a peripheral surface of the probe so as to extend in the axial direction of the probe. The probe is provided with an agitating protrusion formed only on a region of from the basal end portion of the probe to a longitudinal middle portion. In a friction agitation joining method according to the present invention, the rotating probe of the aforementioned joining tool inserted into stacked joining members such that the groove crosses a superposed interface between the joining members and that the protrusion is buried only in one of the joining members located at a probe basal end side. While keeping this state, the probe is moved relative to the joining members to thereby join the joining members.

Abstract: An oxidized (220) copper leadframe and a semiconductor die with copper posts extending from die pads, and with solder balls coated (225) with flux on the end of the copper posts, are provided. The semiconductor die is placed (230) on the oxidized copper leadframe, with the solder balls abutting portions of the layer of oxide, above and aligned with, interconnect locations on the leadframe. When reflowed (235), the flux on the abutting portions of the oxide layer selectively cleans these portions of the oxide layer, away from the interconnect locations. In addition, the solder balls change to molten state and adhere to the cleaned copper surfaces at the interconnect locations. Advantageously, the rest of the oxide layer that is not cleaned away provides a passivation layer that advantageously contains and prevents the molten solder from flowing away from the interconnect locations.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for placing solder balls 320 on electronic pads 910 or 1010 on a component 900 or substrate 1000, such as for a ball grid array (BGA) applicator 100. The solder balls 320 are held to openings 202 in a foil 130 against a second layer 350 by a holding force, whereby the second layer is of a porous material and laminated to the foil 130. One such holding force can be a vacuum force 222 applied to the solder balls 320 through the openings 202 in a foil 130. After locating the solder balls 320 at electronic pads 910 or 1010 on a component 900 or substrate 1000, by removing the holding force 222, the solder balls 320 are released and placed on the electronic pads 910, 1010. Optionally, a plurality of pins may provide a releasing and/or placing force.

Abstract: To provide a solder jet machine with which a molten solder wave with stable height can be obtained. A satisfactory and stable molten solder wave is obtained by forming wall portions surrounding solder ejecting ports, which are arranged in a first, a second and a third ejecting-port rows on a solder wave forming plate, in such a manner that they are allowed to project upwardly, in addition, by forming groove portions, which are for introducing the ejected solder in such a direction as to be allowed to flow down, around the above-described solder ejecting ports, so that the molten solder ejected from the solder ejecting ports in the third row and the second row can flow down rapidly between adjacent solder ejecting ports in the first row without disturbing any wave of the molten solder ejected from the first row.

Abstract: The method for forming a container that comprises the following stages: the forming of the sidewall blank from a blank by wrapping it in a form that is closed in its horizontal section and by seaming its opposite edges together; the sealing of the sidewall blank at one end with a lid member, which is equipped with a discharge hole; the sealing of the sidewall blank at the other end with a bottom member; and the filling of the container. At first the lid member, the discharge hole of which is completely sealed with an openable closing member, is inserted into the end of the sidewall blank. Thereafter the container is filled through the end of the sidewall blank that was left open, and the container is sealed to form a tight container by sealing the end that was left open with the bottom member.

Abstract: A business mailer includes a face sheet having a strip of adhesive bonded to one side thereof along a corresponding edge. A liner is bonded to the face sheet atop the adhesive strip, and is severed around a central strip tab for being removed from a surrounding border of the liner for exposing the adhesive strip. This integrated construction may be printed at high speed following which the liner tab is removed and the face sheet folded to form an adhesively sealed business mailer.

Abstract: A canister for containing a particulate-type product such as a ready-to-eat cereal. The canister includes a side wall, a bottom closure and a plastic lid. The side wall defines at least a portion of a tubular body having an upper opening, a lower opening and an internal storage region for containing the particulate-type product. In this regard, the side wall includes a first, paper-based layer and a second, plastic-based layer. The first, paper-based layer has an inner surface and an outer surface. The second, plastic-based layer is bonded to the inner surface of the first, paper-based layer. The bottom closure is connected to the side wall so as to encompass the bottom opening. The plastic lid is openably secure to the tubular body at the upper opening. In this regard, the plastic lid provides selective access to the internal storage region. With this configuration, the plastic lid facilitates rapid fabrication of the canister, as well as providing for increased canister durability.