Abstract: A holder for soft toys is provided having a sheet of material that contains at least one amoeba shaped opening. The amoeba shaped opening is adapted to hold and align the soft toy when the soft toy is inserted into the opening. The soft toy is held in position irrespective of the orientation of the opening with respect to gravity. A child's accuracy, dexterity or strength is adequate to insert or remove the soft toy from the opening.

Abstract: An accommodation apparatus facilitates the attachment, exchange, operation, and wire configuration of a plurality of communication devices, such as a media converter, and a power unit. The accommodation apparatus comprises a support part fixed to an external frame, and a loading part, movable relative to the support part. The loading part removably accommodates the communication devices, and includes a first surface and a second surface, wherein the transmission medium can be connected to the communication devices through the first and second surfaces.

Abstract: A high capacity motorized rack holds a plurality of jewel case enclosed CDs in holders flexibly inter-connectable with each other to form a rotatable continuous loop. The loop is rotatably retained within a vertical rack housing and is driven by a motor, disposed within the housing, under user control such that the loop is rotated until a desired CD is moved to the top region of the belt. A rack may hold two or more such loops of interconnected holders. In one embodiment a holder retains a single jewel case, and comprises two independent loops that are rotated with a single motor. A preferred embodiment employs inter-connectable holders that each retain two jewel cases in a side-by-side configuration. A lamp and/or barcode scanner may be disposed on the housing for ease of CD selection. The housing base preferably is detached during shipping to permit transporting the rack in a smaller volume container. User control can include voice commands to direct loop rotation and speed.

Abstract: A stand stores long-handled garden tools. The tools are removed from the stand to be used. The stand is unusually compact and permits a plurality of garden tools to be stored in close proximity to one another. The distal end of a garden tool is slidably received by a sleeve formed in the stand. The sleeve is shaped to contact the distal end of the tool and maintain the tool in a substantially vertical orientation while permitting the tool to generate a force which forces the stand against the ground.

Abstract: A mountable item holder includes a rear sidewall which has a number of stabilizing features which, when the item holder is secured to an external vertical surface, stabilizes or otherwise prevent the item holder from “rocking” on the external vertical surface. The stabilizing feature may be embodied as a number of ribs defined in the rear sidewall of the item holder. A method of mounting an item holder to an external vertical mounting surface is also disclosed.

Abstract: A blow-molded plastic container and reinforced lid are simultaneously produced in a blow mold. A lid is reinforced by having a portion of the lid formed by blow molding techniques and another portion of the lid formed by compression molding techniques. The container and lid combination, a method for making the combination and apparatus for making the combination are provided.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cap (1) comprising as assembly consisting of: a) a plastic insert (2) comprising a head (3) with closure means (31, 32) and a threaded skirt (4), and b) a metal wall. The invention is characterised in that: 1) said metal wall (5) covers all or part of the outer surface of said insert (2) and includes at least a metal skirt (51) for receiving said skirt (4) of said insert (2); said metal skirt (51) includes an edge (510) crimped to said insert (2) so as to assemble together said metal wall (5) and said insert (2); 3) said cap comprises means designed to provide weight and/or volume to the part of said cap located above said sealing closure means (31, 32).

Abstract: A polyester beer bottle comprising a bottleneck, a body and a bottom of the bottle, which are once blown and shaped with polyester blank, in which arc portion in a vertical section extended from the joint of shaped bottom and body of the bottle to a plane of the bottom has a radius ranging over 15-25 mm; an arc radius in a vertical section of the concave quaquversal portion projecting inwards at a bottom surface of said bottle is in a range of 20-35 mm, and the distance between a top of the concave quaquversal portion to the plane of bottom is in a range of 7-15 mm; an outward projecting support flange portion is formed at the joint between said concave quaquversal portion and the bottom plane of the bottle, a height of the flange portion is in a range of 0.

Abstract: A plastic container is provided having an elongated neck, a shoulder region, a body portion and a base. The shoulder region having a substantially square cross section. The base having a substantially circular cross section. The substantially square cross section of the shoulder region preserves the brand identification benefits associated with a square shaped container while the substantially circular cross section of the base preserves the handling and structural attributes associated with a circular shaped container.

Abstract: Provided is a etch mask that prevents the separation of the etch mask which occurs in the vicinity of an end portion of a material to be etched during etching step. The etch mask is one formed on a surface of a material to be etched and comprising collected linear masks. A portion of a linear mask positioned in the vicinity of an end portion of the material to be etched becomes a wider portion as compared with the remaining portion or a zigzag portion. As required, the middle portion of the linear mask also becomes a wider portion or a zigzag portion.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method for preparing a high performance BGA board containing a plurality of printed circuit boards in which a conductor circuit, a bonding pad electrically connected to a semiconductor chip, and an inner hole for mounting a semiconductor chip are formed, by primary- and secondary-laminating a plurality of boards. The present invention enjoys advantages in that contamination due to an outer layer surface treatment of the board laminate can be prevented, and a process for preventing a contamination of an inner hole can be omitted, and also a defective proportion can be reduced remarkably in comparison with prior arts by applying a pressure uniformly during a secondary lamination. Furthermore, a BGA board according to the invention has an ideal ball pitch and multi-fins, excellent electrical and thermal properties, also can be applied in the case of high current, and can be easily mounted on a chip.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for cleaning wafers with contact holes or via holes are provided. The apparatus for cleaning wafers comprises a first arm, a second arm, a fixing device, a rotating device and a spraying device. The fixing device, disposed on the first arm, fixes the wafer in a manner such that a surface of the wafer, with contact holes or via holes, faces downward. The rotating device, disposed above the fixing device, rotates the fixing device. The spraying device, disposed on the second arm in a manner such that the spraying device is located beneath the fixing device, sprays the water upwards to the surface of the wafer. By the apparatus and method according to the invention, the possibility of native oxide remaining in the contact holes or the via holes is greatly reduced. In addition, the removal of defects from the surface of the wafer is enhanced.

Abstract: A method of forming a nano-supported sponge catalyst (10) on a substrate (12) is comprised of depositing an active catalytic metallic element (16) on the substrate (12) and depositing a structural metallic element (18) with the active catalytic metallic element (16) to form a mixed metal alloy layer (14). The method is further comprised of etching the mixed metal alloy layer (14) with an etchant to oxidize the active catalytic metallic element (16) and the structural metallic element (18) and to remove at least a portion of the structural metallic element (18) from a first sub-layer of the mixed metal alloy layer (14). The first sub-layer of the mixed metal alloy layer (14) is porous and comprised of nano-particles of the active catalytic metallic element (16) that are supported by a metal oxide structure derived from the structural metallic element (18).

Abstract: A scavenger assembly for use with a plasma etching chamber having an electrode. The scavenger assembly including an adjustable scavenger plug adapted to extend from the electrode into the plasma etching chamber. The adjustable scavenger plug provides a structure for spatially tailoring an etch profile in the plasma etch chamber. Additionally, a method is provided for etching a substrate in a plasma etching chamber. The method includes the steps of providing the substrate on a chuck assembly within the plasma etching chamber, providing an electrode within the plasma etching chamber opposite the chuck assembly, and providing an adjustable scavenger plug extending from the electrode into the plasma etching chamber. The method further includes the step of performing an etching operation on the substrate by spatially tailoring an etch profile in the plasma etch chamber using the adjustable scavenger plug.

Abstract: A method of and a device for adjusting perpendicularity of a wire of a wire-cut electric discharge machine for performing a precise electric discharge machining with low cost. The wire is inclined in a U-axis direction to enable the wire to come into contact with only a lower contact piece of an adjusting jig. The wire is held at fixed positions with no play at an upper wire guide and the lower wire guide in this inclined state. The adjusting jig is move in the Y-axis direction to bring the wire into contact with only the lower wire guide and a position Y1 of the contact is stored. The adjusting jig is move in the X-axis direction to enable the wire to come into contact with only the upper contact piece, and the adjusting jig is move in the Y-axis direction to bring the wire into contact with the upper wire guide and a position Y2 of the contact is stored.

Abstract: A method of making a honeycomb extrusion die by a) providing a die body incorporating an inlet face, a discharge face opposite the inlet face, a plurality of feedholes extending from the inlet face into the body, and an intersecting array of discharge slots extending into the body from the discharge face to connect with the feed holes at feed hole intersections within the die, the intersecting array of discharge slots being formed by side surfaces of an array of pins; b) providing an electrical discharge electrode of equal size to the die body and comprising multiple rows of parallel-aligned tabs; c) bringing the electrical discharge electrode into contact with the array of pins on the discharge face of the die body; and, d) reducing alternate pins symmetrically in size by plunge electrical discharge machining to form an array of pins varying in size on the discharge face of the die body.

Abstract: A system for delivering energy to a substrate including a dynamically directable source of radiant energy providing a plurality of beams of radiation, each propagating in a dynamically selectable direction. Independently positionable beam steering elements in a plurality of beam steering elements are operative to receive the beams and direct them to selectable locations on the substrate.

Abstract: The system includes a source of solid, liquid or sludge waste and a source of waste gas. A waste conversion device receives the solid, liquid or sludge waste and converts it into a hydrogen-rich gas. An internal combustion engine receives as fuel the hydrogen-rich gas and the waste gas and burns them to produce mechanical work. A generator is operatively connected to the internal combustion engine to generate electricity. Some of the generated electricity may be used to power the waste conversion device. The system allows for high-efficiency, lean-burn operation while reducing the amount of waste converted to hydrogen-rich gas.

Abstract: A torch head includes a torch body which is inserted into the tube member, a cathode tube which is arranged in the torch body such that the longitudinal axis of the cathode tube is aligned to the longitudinal axis of the torch body and which has a cathode at the distal end of the cathode tube, an anode member which is arranged on the distal end side of the cathode tube, and a spraying material supply tube which opens toward a mouth opening formed in the anode member and which is arranged outside the torch body. In the anode member, a plasma gas supply chamber in which the front end of the cathode tube is stored in a non-contact state, an orifice which communicates with the plasma gas supply chamber and in which the cathode is stored in a non-contact state, and a plasma generation chamber which communicates with the orifice, which has a longitudinal axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the torch body, and which has the mouth opening are formed.

Abstract: A method for welding an article includes producing welding filler metal by the steps of furnishing a powder of a welding-filler-metal composition, preferably a titanium aluminide or a nickel-base superalloy, providing a continuous casting mold having a welding-filler-metal diameter, and melting the powder into a top of the continuous casting mold, while withdrawing a continuous length of the welding filler metal from a bottom of the continuous casting mold. The melting is preferably accomplished using a laser to achieve a concentrated heating zone. The welding filler metal is used to weld an article, by applying an overlay layer or by joining articles together.

Abstract: A method for laser shock peening an article by simultaneously firing low energy first and second laser beams to form pairs of longitudinally spaced apart first and second laser shock peened spots that are on opposite sides of the article, simultaneously laser shock peened, and transversely offset from each other. Each of the low energy first and second laser beams having a level of energy of between 1-10 joules.

Abstract: A method to laser shock peen articles such as a gas turbine engine rotor blade with first and second oblique laser beams to form pairs of longitudinally spaced apart first and second laser shock peened elliptical spots that are on opposite sides of the article or blade and transversely offset from each other. The oblique laser beams are fired at a portion of the leading or trailing edges of the blade at first and second oblique angles with respect to opposite surfaces of the edge. Another method laser shock peens the leading and trailing edges of gas turbine engine integrally bladed rotors and disks that are blocked by other rows of blades by firing the laser beams at compound angles such that the beams are aimed at the first and second oblique angles with respect to the surfaces of the edge and at a third oblique angle with respect to a rotor axis.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a self-diagnosis type welding carriage control system for automatically controlling welding conditions and implementing an oscillation motion. The welding carriage control system includes a main controller for a database, a remote control panel controller, a welding machine and condition controller, motion controllers for oscillation and travel motions, and a digital signal processing controller for managing memories for the respective controllers. The controllers are each provided internally with a central processing unit, and a dual port random access memory so as to share neighboring central processing units and memories through a versa module eurocard bus.

Abstract: An integrated power unit for use in a bed of a pickup truck. A lower housing is sized to fit between the rear wheel wells of the pickup truck, and opposed upper housings extend over respective opposed sidewalls of the truck bed. The opposed upper housings are adjustable with respect to the lower housing, so that the integrated power unit may be used with various makes and models of pickup trucks. The lower housing contains an internal combustion engine for generating mechanical power, an alternator and electrically driven compressors. Ducting and baffles facilitate air flow and cooling in the lower housing. A fuel tank is formed by one of the upper housings, and a control panel is located in the other upper housing. Connections for electrical power and regulated and unregulated pneumatic power are available at the control panel.

Abstract: An arc welding method which suppresses sputtering and which makes it possible to obtain a smooth bead penetration surface shape as in MIG or MAG welding, without producing undercuts or bumping beads. A carbon dioxide gas welding method effecting welding at welding rates of about not less than 1.

Abstract: Opposing substrates of a vehicle window are laminated to one another using a polymer inclusive interlayer which has a notch or cut-out portion defined therein. Following lamination, at least one bus bar(s) supported by one of the substrates is exposed in this notch or cut-out portion of the interlayer. Then, an external connector may be electrically connected to the bus bar(s) at a location between the opposed substrates, by sliding a portion of the connector into a gap between the two laminated substrates at a location where the bus bar(s) is exposed due to the notch or cut-out in the interlayer. Because the connector can be electrically connected to the bus bar(s) after the lamination process, various techniques (e.g., nipper rolls, vacuum apparatus, etc.) may be used to laminate the substrates to one another prior to this electrical connection.

Abstract: In a heating-type toner-fixing unit using a ceramic heater and a cylindrical fixing film, the shape of the fixing face-side surface of a ceramic heater 10 which comes into contact with a fixing film 3 and the shape of the portions of a heater support 12 at least adjacent to the fixing face-side surface are formed into a shape that is almost identical to a naturally deformed shape of the fixing film 3 in a static state or a traveling state where the fixing film is pressed by a pressure roller 4 at a designated nip width. It is also possible that the nip portion and portions adjacent thereto at the entrance side and exit side are formed into a flat shape and portions other than the flat portions are formed into a curved surface shape along the cylindrical shape of the fixing film 3.

Abstract: A heater has a top-surface layer made of an imide-based resin formed on an electrical insulation layer. The heater can generally used for an image heating apparatus incorporated in an image forming apparatus. Since the top-surface layer has preferable sliding and insulating characteristics, the heater provides good heat efficiency and durability.

Abstract: A glow plug comprises a ceramic heater having an insulating ceramic substrate, a heating resistor embedded in a front end portion of the ceramic substrate and a pair of first and second electric conductors embedded in the ceramic substrate and electrically connected at front end portions thereof to the heating resistor, a metallic sleeve circumferentially surrounding the ceramic heater with a front end portion of the ceramic heater protruded from the metallic sleeve, a metallic shell fitted onto the metallic sleeve, and a central electrode partly disposed in a rear portion of the metallic shell. The first and second electric conductors have rear end portions exposed at a rear end surface of the ceramic heater and electrically connected to the metallic shell and the central electrode via first and second connecting members, respectively.

Abstract: A ceramic heater includes a rod-shaped heater body provided with an insulating ceramic substrate, a heating resistor embedded in a front end portion of the ceramic substrate and a pair of first and second electric conductors embedded in the ceramic substrate with front end portions thereof electrically connected to the heating resistor and rear end portions thereof exposed at a rear end surface of the heater body. The ceramic heater further includes first and second lead-out members having front surfaces joined to parts of the rear end surface of the heater body via metallic layers so as to cover the exposed rear end portions of the first and second electric conductors, respectively, and to be kept from covering an outer circumferential surface of the heater body.

Abstract: A modular heater for a conveyor oven has a flange that is removably attachable to the conveyor oven. The flange has an interior surface and an exterior surface. A heating element is attached to the interior surface of the flange. At least one contact is attached to the exterior surface of the flange. The contact is electrically connected to the heating element.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a ceramic substrate that is superior in heat uniformity and thermal shock resistance, and has a large chuck power in the case that the ceramic substrate is made to be an electrostatic chuck. The ceramic substrate of the present invention is a ceramic substrate comprising a conductor layer formed therein, characterized in that a section of the edge of the conductor layer is in a peaked shape.

Abstract: In a cooktop with a cooktop panel, in particular, made of glass ceramic, beneath which at least one heating element is disposed for heating up a cooking vessel to be placed on the cooktop panel, and with a temperature sensor for sensing temperature of the cooktop panel, in particular, the underside thereof within the heating element and is connected to a control unit for controlling the heating power of the heating element, the temperature sensor is connected to a heat-conducting element, which is in heat-conducting connection with the underside of the cooktop panel, and the element completely covers the temperature sensor in the upward direction toward the cooktop panel, to achieve sufficient measurement accuracy with a high standard of safety.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a heater wherein even if a through hole into which lifter pins and the like for supporting a semiconductor wafer will be inserted is made, the temperature in the vicinity of the through hole is not lowered so that the temperature in its heating face is even. The present invention is a ceramic heater comprising a ceramic substrate; and a resistance heating element formed on the surface of the ceramic substrate or inside above-mentioned ceramic substrate, above-mentioned ceramic substrate being equipped with a through hole, wherein the wall face of above-mentioned through hole has a surface roughness of Rmax=0.05 to 200 &mgr;m based on JIS B 0601.

Abstract: A control system is disclosed for controlling the speed at which an electric motor drives a conveyor to move products through a conveyor oven. The system includes a temperature sensor configured to sense the temperature of the conveyor oven and a speed adjustment input for selecting a speed setting corresponding to a desired amount of heat to be transferred to the products that move through the conveyor oven. The system also includes a controller having temperature data storage capacity and programmable logic capability.

Abstract: A heating sleeve for medical examination instruments includes an open circular band having a free end provided with a first engaging means and another free end provided with a second engaging means engageable with the first engaging means, a flexible heat emitting member affixed to an inner side of the open circular band, a power source mounted on an outer side of the open circular band, whereby the power source will heat the flexible heat emitting member thereby rapidly warning a contact member of a medical examination instrument and therefore preventing a patient from feeling uncomfortable to the cold contact member.

Abstract: An apparatus for aiding an individual using a plastic hose or pipe in an assembly or installation. The apparatus heats an end of the hose or pipe to soften the plastic, or other heat softenable material, thus making the end pliable, thereby allowing the hose or pipe to be more easily mated with a corresponding component. The apparatus is adapted for preventing the interior and/or exterior of the hose or pipe from deforming during the heating process.

Abstract: An inverter in which the three-phase power source is used as an input power source and the single phase voltage is outputted, is provided. The single phase output voltage of the inverter is applied onto the inductive coil of the inductive heat generation mechanism provided inside the rotating roller as the exciting voltage. Because the single phase voltage obtained by being phase-converted by the inverter is used, the unbalance is not generated among the phases of the three-phase power source which is the input power source.

Abstract: Disclosed is a microwave oven having a toasting function and compact dimensions. The microwave oven comprises a cavity and a component chamber; a toaster case at a front of the component chamber and having an opening at a front thereof; a toaster door at a front of the toaster case for opening/closing the opening; a tray assembly installed in an interior of the toaster case for supporting at least one slice of bread; and a heater assembly installed in an interior of the toaster case, for heating the bread.

Abstract: A transmission apparatus 151 comprises a rule generation means 101 for generating rules, and a data transmission means 102 for converting the rules generated by the rule generation means 101 into data and for transmitting the data; and a receiving apparatus 152 comprises a data receiving means 103 for receiving the data transmitted by the data transmission means 102, a rule conversion means 104 for converting the data received by the data receiving means 103 into rules, a rule storage means 105 for storing the rules converted by the rule conversion means 104, and a control means 106 for controlling a controlled apparatus, such as a microwave oven, in accordance with the rules stored in the rule storage means 105. Consequently, it is possible to reduce burdens on the chance of the received information on the information receiving terminal apparatus side.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for controlling output power of a combination hood and microwave oven, and more particularly, to an apparatus and method for controlling power of a combination hood and microwave oven, wherein an output level of a high voltage transformer for generating a high voltage can be adjusted. According to the combination hood and microwave oven of the present invention, the electric power supplied to the high voltage transformer can be increased by temporarily turning off the parts (limited to the components which can be controlled separately from the microwave oven function), such as the vent fan or the electric indicator lamp, having large power consumption. Thus, the output power level thereof can be increased. Therefore, there are advantages in that the quick cooking can be made and cooking performance can be improved due to the high output of the transformer, when the user intends to make the quick cooking with the high output power.

Abstract: A folding crate or container is provided having a translating hinge arrangement that allows a side wall of the crate to freely translate in a vertical direction when rotated into a folded position. By allowing opposing side walls to move vertically relative to a bottom component of the crate when folded, subsequent overlapping side walls will lay substantially flat and parallel to the bottom component when folded thereon. This in turn allows the overall height of the crate to be reduced when in the folded position without requiring a specific side wall folding sequence.

Abstract: A floating cover having a plurality of floating panels is provided. The floating panels are assembled to form the floating cover disposed in a storage tank. The floating panels are provided with extruded channels formed on each peripheral outside of a honeycomb. A trough or hollow inside is formed within the extruded channels. An inspection port is formed on the extruded channels to provide a user with an inspection for leakage without disassembling the floating cover and without taking out the floating cover from the storage tank. The inspection port provides the inspection of presence of moisture and condensate trapped in the inside of each of the floating panels and also provides the replacement of damaged or degraded one among the floating panels.

Abstract: In each of radial grooves 52 which are formed on a sealing disc portion 34 of a packing 10, low strength portions 64 are formed within a predetermined range from the center of the sealing disc portion 34 by decreasing the thickness of each of thin portions 62by deeply cutting each of the radial grooves 52. When the center of the sealing disc portion 34 is pressed by the pressing means, splits are formed at the low strength portions 64, and extend to curved grooves 54 and circumferential grooves 56. As a result, it is possible to obtain a plugging member in which a draining port can be opened wide with a small amount of pressing force.

Abstract: A can end member has a central panel, a circumferential chuckwall, and a transition wall. The central panel is centered about a longitudinal axis and has a peripheral edge. The curl defines an outer perimeter of the end member. The circumferential chuckwall extends downwardly from the curl to the transition wall. The transition wall connects the chuckwall with the peripheral edge of the central panel. The transition wall has a folded portion extending outwardly relative to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A package for foodstuffs including a cup and a lid. The cup includes an opening surrounded by a flange. The flange has a sealing surface adjacent the opening and a beveled surface spaced outwardly of the sealing surface. The beveled surface extends along a periphery of the flange. The sealing surface has an inner radius R1 and an outer radius R2, the outer radius R2 defining the juncture between the sealing surface and the beveled surface. The beveled surface extends at a predetermined angle with respect to the sealing surface. The lid includes a tab extending outward of the periphery of the flange. The lid is affixed to the sealing surface thereby sealing the opening of the cup. The lid is not affixed to a substantial portion of the beveled surface. The lid and the sealing surface are adapted to release upon exertion of a predetermined pulling force on the tab.

Abstract: Securing a flexible material about the open end of a container. A securing mechanism pre-attached or separately attached to the flexible material is a single user operated securing mechanism visible to the user while securing the flexible material about the open end of a container. A portion of the flexible material, positioned about the open end of the container, is folded in a single or plurality of layers. The folded portion is positioned adjacent to the un-folded portion of the flexible material. The securing mechanism secures the folded portion to the un-folded portion thereby securing the flexible material about the open end of the container. The flexible material may, if desired, be reinforced along one edge. The reinforced area, disposed on the flexible material, prevents inadvertent tearing or ripping of the flexible material.

Abstract: This invention provides a compartment in a motorcycle gas tank to hold items or articles such as vehicle registration, insurance, tools, sunglasses, gloves and the like. The compartment has an opening that may be enclosed by a cap that may be lockable. The compartment may be releasable from the gas tank so that a rider may take the items in the compartment with the rider for security. The cap may have a key opening that may move or align to a number of different positions such as open the compartment position, lock everything position, and open the gas tank position.

Abstract: A nestable multiple compartment tray (10) for faux painting material and applicators is provided. The tray (10) comprises a rigid one-piece monolithic housing which comprises a bottom wall structure (11) presenting an outer perimeter defined by a plurality of spaced bottom wall segments (12) and a sidewall (14). The tray (10) is further comprised of a series of first divider walls (22 and 24) and at least one second divider wall (26). The sidewall (14) has a plurality of sidewall segments (15) which present front (16), rear (18), and opposing side (20) sections. The divider walls (22, 24, 26) cooperate with the sidewall segments (15) and bottom wall segments (12) to present individual fore (28) and aft (30) compartments. The fore compartments (28) are suited for receiving faux painting applicators and the aft compartments (30) are suited for receiving paint. Each divider wall (22, 24, 26) is constructed with at least partially spaced wall portions (32) which present corresponding cavities (34) therebetween.

Abstract: A fitted tray of molded thermoplastic material to place under a one-gallon plastic container of milk is proposed. When milk is poured out from this container, a few drops inevitably drip down the side and collect at the bottom. These accumulate and often go unnoticed until collecting on the kitchen counter or refrigerator shelf, leaving an unsightly and unsanitary condition. The milk drip tray collects the milk and is washable and re-usable.