Abstract: A rigid hinged-lid cigarette packet has a longitudinal axis (Z), a cup-shaped container (3), a cup-shaped lid (5), main walls (7, 8, 9, 10, 27, 28, 29, 30), and at least one connecting wall (11a, 11p, 31a, 31p) having a first panel (22a, 22p, 42a, 42p) sloping with respect to the longitudinal axis (Z) to define differently shaped sections at least along a portion of the longitudinal axis (Z); and at least one of the main walls (7, 8, 9, 10 27, 28, 29, 30) has a second panel (13a, 13p, 33a, 33p) sloping in the opposite direction to the first panel (22a, 22p, 42a, 42p), so that each section perpendicular to the longitudinal axis has the same perimeter as any other section perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A rigid type wrapper (1) with a hinged lid (13) is fashioned from a flat diecut blank (42) presenting a treated face and an untreated face and comprising a main portion (45) destined to form the container (11) and the lid (13) of the wrapper (1), also an appendage (50), destined to provide a stiffening frame (23), appearing as a first portion (51) and two connecting arms (52) terminating at the opposite ends in first and second precreased fold lines (53, 54) along which the arms (52) are hinged respectively to the main portion (45) and to the first portion (51) of the blank.

Abstract: A foldable display element for hanging display of a garment provides for multidirectional display of product indicia. The foldable display element includes a main body having opposite sides and opposite ends and an opening for receiving the hook of a hanger. The main body further includes fold lines extending from opposite sides of the opening to divide the main body into first and second panels. The foldable blank further includes a side panel connected to one of the sides of the main panel and extending laterally with respect to the main body. The side panel has opposite sides and includes a pair of closely spaced fold lines dividing the side panel into first and second sub-panels separated by a narrow intermediate panel.

Abstract: A storage device for plate-shaped data carriers, said storage device being box-shaped and comprising a first and a second cover part, pivotally connected, wherein fixing means are provided for fixing the data carrier within the storage device, the storage device being injection molded from plastic, in particular polypropylene or the like, and being closable, and protective means being integrally injection molded in the storage device during manufacture.

Abstract: A bag for golf clubs, of the type comprising an enclosure (1) for containing the clubs (2), a substantially rigid support structure (4) with, fixed thereto, members (5) for connecting wheels (6) to said enclosure to enable the bag to be moved, and a handle (7) for dragging and guiding the bag, said connection members (5) being movable between a rest position (R) and an operative position (P) in which, respectively, the wheels lie in proximity to said enclosure (1) or are distanced from said enclosure, substantially rigid containing elements (4D) for at least partly housing the wheels (6) when these are in the rest position (R), and at least one substantially rigid base wall (4B) of said enclosure (1), and in which in order not to limit the capacity of said enclosure said protection elements (4D) are provided external to said enclosure (1) and said connection elements (5) and said enclosure (1) are shaped such that, when in the rest position (R), the connection elements (5) are positioned external to said encl

Abstract: The Invention, as an apparatus for carrying and storing electronic media player with headset, books, and electronic media, is designed to enable individuals to carry electronic media player, electronic media, and books, and store those items separately in the carrier to provide easy access while also controlling damage and loss.

Abstract: A packing box for a lashing rope winch includes a holding plate, securing belts, an upper cover and a lower cover. The holding plate has several containing recesses arranged side by side. The securing belts are passed through connecting holes of the holding plate, and passed over the winch, and are made to become loops for securing the winch in position. The upper cover is pivoted to the lateral edges of the holding plate to cover an upper section of the containing recesses, while the lower cover is detachably joined to the lower portion of the holding plate. Thus, the winch can be easily taken out from the packing box for allowing consumers to try and inspect.

Abstract: A paint brush cover for protecting a plurality of bristles of a paint brush has a body member having a hollow interior section. The body member has a first section and a second section wherein a first side of the first section is permanently coupled to a first side of the second section and a second side of the first section being removably coupled to a second side of the second section. A plurality of openings are located on the body member for allowing air to circulate within the cover. A central opening is formed on a bottom surface of the body member for allowing a handle of the paint brush to protrude out of the cover.

Abstract: The invention is a Dental Hygiene Center. This center is an all in one tooth care center. It includes a plurality of places to store toothbrushes or tongue cleaners etc. It has a location to store a package of floss and it includes a timer that reminds the brusher to brush longer. There is a tooth paste dispensing part built into the unit. A User simply places the bottom of the tube into a groove where it fits into a crank device that rolls up the bottom of the toothpaste tube as the paste is dispensed. The device may have an attachment means such as suction cups that will allow the device to be hung on a surface like a mirror if desired. It can sit on a counter or be mounted by screws onto a wall. It is designed to be an all inclusive dental cleaning center that makes a mess free and economical dispensing of toothpaste.

Abstract: A tool suspension device has a back plate and at least one tool bracket. The back plate has a body and at least one tool mounting space formed in the body. Two mounting brackets with mounting slots are respectively formed at opposite sides of each respective tool mounting space. A hole is defined in the body and corresponds to each respective mounting bracket. A resilient arm with a foot is formed on the top end of each respective hole. Each tool bracket is mounted on the back plate and corresponds to one of the tool mounting spaces. The tool bracket has a main plate and two ears corresponding to the mounting slots in the mounting brackets. Accordingly, the tool bracket will not slide out of the bottom of the mounting slots due to the blocking effect provided by the feet.

Abstract: A magnetic tool holder includes a body portion having an elongate central portion defining a channel and having side edges laterally extending from the central portion in a plane; and a magnet member disposed in the channel and having a tool securing surface positioned in the plane.

Abstract: The shipping system envelopes plants within their containers in perforated plastic. The perforations of the plastic are sized and spaced to allow respiration but to prevent the plant from becoming dislodged from their container. The container can be a tray having multiple cells holding a plurality of plants, or a single pot. The perforated plastic is used as an over wrap of the plant within its container. The plants are placed within a shipping container. Inserts are placed within the container and prevent the plant from becoming crushed if the shipping container becomes inverted by supporting the edge of the plant container and preventing the plant material from contacting any surface which would damage the plant.

Abstract: A hygienic wipe comprises a moisture retaining pad (10), of for example multi ply biodegradable gauze tissue material impregnated with distilled water. Pads (10) may be encapsulated in an array of sachets (11) formed from acoustically or thermally weldable material (15, 19) welded along lines (13) to form air and water tight bubbles to contain the pads until required or individually wrapped.

Abstract: A package having a container with a layer. The layer has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The layer forms an interior space. The interior space has a plurality of absorbent articles forming a stack within the interior space of the container. Each of the absorbent articles has a thickness and is individually wrapped in a wrapper. The wrapper of each of the absorbent articles has a distinctive design and a first color. The exterior surface of the container has a graphic which has a distinctive color and a first window on the container. The distinctive color is color coordinated with the first color of the distinctive design on the wrapper. The first window reveals at least a portion of the thickness of at least one of the absorbent articles and at least a portion of the first color of the wrapper.

Abstract: The object of the process is to hide a visible and legible mark (7) impressed on one side of a thin metal sheet (6a) used for making beverage cans in such a way that an image does not show on the reverse side. A second impression (10; 11; 12; 13) is embossed on the reverse side (6b) in such a way that the visibility and legibility of the mark (7) is retained on the one side, but the image on the reverse side is covered and made illegible.

Abstract: A tamper evident packaging system including a tag (10) attachable to a package comprising a substantially oxygen impermeable upper barrier layer (12a), a reactive intermediate layer (14) including a reactive material changeable between an un-reacted condition in the absence of oxygen and a reacted condition in the presence of oxygen to produce a visible colour change, and a lower layer (12b) which can be a substantially oxygen impermeable lower barrier layer or an integral part of the package.

Abstract: Protective flexible packaging is designed to allow a consumer to determine the presence or absence of an odor in a packaged object. The object is preferably a device used for emitting a volatile active material such as a fragrance and the flexible packaging is preferably a shrink wrap material. The objects are wrapped with a shrink wrap having openings comprising no more than 10% of the total surface area of the shrink wrap film on the object. Through the use of the instant invention consumers can sense the olfactory quality of a product while the product is substantially protected during shipment, storage, and display.

Abstract: A dolly and a tray and dolly assembly are provided. The dolly has a floor with upper and lower surfaces and with one or more features such that when the tray floor is received on the dolly floor, the feature interlocks the tray with the dolly. One feature is a plurality of protruding members extending upwardly from the dolly floor upper surface into openings in the tray floor to interlock the tray with the dolly. Another feature is the presence of dolly side wall locking portions configured to abut and mate with corresponding tray side wall bottom locking portions on the tray to interlock the dolly with the tray.

Abstract: The invention relates to a crumpled paper tube for use as a cushion in packing items, and to a method and apparatus for producing the same.

Abstract: A plastic container for liquid medicine, which, concerning the effective components of liquid medicine, is capable of prevention of deterioration in quality due to mixing of oxygen and water vapor, prevention of variation in concentration due to water volatilization and moisture absorption, etc. A plastic container for liquid medicine, which is a plastic container internally coated with DLC (diamond-like carbon) film wherein water vapor permeability is 0-0.006 g/container/day and oxygen permeability is 0-0.011 ml/container/day, such properties being obtained by optimizing the three conditions, composition, density and film thickness of the DLC film.

Abstract: This invention provides a bag adapted to vacuum seal an item and allow the user to see through the bag so that the item within the bag may be later identified. This is accomplished through providing a bag with two panels, a first panel and a second panel, that may be sealed along the outer edges except for at least one opening end. A portion of the interior surfaces of the two panels or the panels it self may be embossed to form air channels to remove the air within the bag. For example, the first panel may be embossed on one-half of the bag where the air channels may extend into the depth of the bag from the opening end. The second panel may be embossed on the other one-half of the bag where air channels may extend into the depth of the bag from the opening end. With this arrangement, both the first and second panels of the bag may have a portion that is embossed and the remaining portion that is transparent for identifying the content or item in the bag.

Abstract: More and more pills are supplied as blister packs. The present invention therefore provides a cover/holder for a blister pack of pills, which is capable of issuing a warning when ingestion is next due. When the blister pack of pills is inserted into the holder, an electric circuit is activated so that a timer then begins and once the timing period has been attained this initiates an alarm, the timing period is based on the recommend ingestion intervals. When the blister pack of pills is removed for ingestion the circuit is open and not functioning, once replaced the circuit is closed and timing commencement begins again. When the blister pack is made of foil, the foil itself may be used to close the electric circuit.

Abstract: A calendar mount 11 has numerals indicated thereon in an order, the numerals representing dates, and package bags 21 are respectively attached to each of numeral representation parts 12 of the mount so as to cover the numeral, each of the package bags 21 containing medicine or dietary supplements 31 therein in a sealed condition. On a surface 23 of each of the package bags 21, a numeral is represented, which is identical with the numeral (date) to be covered. Further, each of calendar cards 11A has a numeral of a date indicated thereon, and package bags 21 are attached to numeral representation parts 11A of the respective cards 12A so as to cover the numerals. On a surface of the package bag 21, a numeral is represented, which is identical with the numeral (date) to be covered. Furthermore, a plurality of package bags 21 has numerals of dates represented thereon and medicine or dietary supplements are contained therein in a sealed condition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a package (1) made of cardboard, comprising a sleeve (2) and an insert (3), the sleeve (2) being provided with at least one catch tab (10) located on the inside of the sleeve and provided with at least one projection (10b), so that the catch tab (10) forms an angle with the upper wall (2a) of the sleeve (2). At least one locking tab (11) is provided on the insert (3), which is arranged so as to be at least in part inserted between the catch tab (10) and the upper wall (2a). At least one operating tab (6) is provided, in addition to which the sleeve (2) is provided with at least one cutout (7) next to the operating tab (6), the operating tab (6) being arranged so as to be pressed by a user against the locking tab (11), movement of the insert (3) in the sliding direction (S) towards the opening (4) being made possible.

Abstract: The invention relates to a primary package unit for a plurality of separated film laminas as administration forms, having a bottom layer and a top layer sealed thereto, between which layers individual compartments, surrounded by sealed areas, are formed for the administration forms in the region of which the top and bottom layers are unsealed. The invention achieves the object of configuring such a primary package unit in such a manner that the same makes possible a more densely packed package for, in particular round, film laminas as administration forms. To this end, the primary package unit is provided with at least two rows (I, II) of compartments (4, 8), and said compartments (4, 8) and the administration forms (1) of neighbouring rows (I, II) are offset from one another. (FIG. 1).

Abstract: In a medication cart apparatus housing a plurality of individual medication bins, the invention provides devices and a method for reducing the risk of nosocomial infection through the use of disposable bin liners. In some applications the bin liners may be color coded for a predetermined use or patient, compartmentalized with dividers, or customized with special labels. The disposable liners may have a tapered form so that multiple liners may be stored in a nested stack to minimize space requirements and to be loaded into a liner dispenser system.

Abstract: Packaging for hairbrushes includes a display member having a support panel and a barrier panel connected to a side of the support panel. The support panel defines a mounting surface and includes openings receiving securing members to secure a hairbrush on the mounting surface. A barrier panel connected to a side of the support panel is deflectable into an arcuate configuration that spans the mounting surface and positions an attachment portion of the barrier panel adjacent an opening that communicates with an attachment surface that is opposite the mounting surface. A reinforcing member may be secured to the barrier panel to maintain the arcuate configuration without folding of the barrier panel. The support panel may include a central fold line defining first and second sub-panels respectively defining the mounting surface and the attachment surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of resins, obtained by a reaction of cardanol with a compound of formula (1), where R1═H, COH, COOH, COOR2 or R2, R2═C1-C30 alkyl, C2-C30 alkenyl, C6-C18 aryl or C7-C30 alkaryl with a number average molecular weight of 250 to 100,000 units, in amounts of 0.5 to 10,000 ppm relative to the oil, for the dispersion of asphalts in crude oils or products derived therefrom.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for moderate pressure hydrocracking (i.e., at a hydrogen partial pressure of more than 70 bars and at most 100 bars) with a conversion of at least 80% by volume, of a feed with a T5 temperature in the range 250° C. to 400° C. and a T95 temperature of at most 470° C. (T5 and T95 measured in accordance with ASTM-D2887), to produce a diesel with a 95% distillation point of less than 360° C., a sulphur content of at most 50 ppm and a cetane number of more than 51. The process operates with or without a recycle of the liquid effluent. Highly advantageously, it can be integrated into a refinery layout comprising catalytic cracking.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a hydroprocessing catalyst suitable for the conversion of heavy hydrocarbon oils, which comprises 7-20 wt. % of Group VI metal, calculated as trioxide, and about 0.5-6 wt. % of Group VIII metal, calculated as oxide, on a carrier comprising alumina, the catalyst having a surface area of about 100-180 m2/g, a total pore volume of about 0.55 ml/g or more, a % PV(>200 Å d) of at least about 50%, a % PV(>1,000 Å d) of at least about 5%, a % PV(100-1,200 Å d) of at least about 85%, a % PV(>4,000 Å d) of about 0-2%, and a % PV(>10,000 Å d) of about 0-1%. The catalyst of the present invention shows improved metals and asphaltene removal, combined with appropriate sulfur, nitrogen, and Conradson carbon removal. Additionally, the catalyst shows a decrease in sediment formation and an improved conversion in ebullating bed operations. In fixed bed operation, the catalyst produces product with an improved storage stability.

Abstract: A surfactant for separating bitumen from sand includes an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide contacted with low rank coal. The low rank coal is preferably lignite. The surfactant may be used to clean bitumen, heavy oil and/or tar from sand, shale or clay at low concentrations and with mild agitation.

Abstract: A method, system, apparatus, and article of manufacture provide a cross-flow migration classifier capable of separating particles. The classifier provides a channel through which a sample, having one or more particles, passes in a first direction, wherein the channel comprises two or more walls that are permeable to a flow of fluid. A cross-flow enters the channel through one of the permeable walls and exits through another of the permeable walls. An imposed field is applied in a second direction that is counter to the cross-flow and having an orthogonal component to the first direction. The imposed field causes one or more of the particles to migrate at a first velocity opposite and/or equal to a second velocity of the cross-flow. The particles that migrate opposite to the cross-flow are continuously discharged from the cross-flow migration classifier.

Abstract: A screening machine with a screen frame (1) which can be made to oscillate by means of a drive, comprises screen cheeks and is supported in an elastic manner on a solid base, preferably by means of springs (4), and a swing frame which is elastically coupled thereto and comprises thrust rods (5) elastically coupled to the screen cheeks as well as swing frame crossbeams (7) which connect the same and a screening surface (9, 10) which is formed by screening mats (11), with the screening mats (11) being alternatingly compressed and stretched at least in sections by alternating fastening to the screen frame (1) and to the swing frame.

Abstract: A non-woven wire mesh screen having a first planar array of stainless steel wires disposed in a longitudinal direction and a second planar array of stainless steel wires disposed transverse to the first planar array. The stainless steel wires have a tensile strength greater than 200,000 psi.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improvement in filtering apparatus including a filter device externally hitched on a wall surface of a aquarium for breeding aquarium fishes. In the outside-type filtering apparatus including a filter device (F) and detachably supported in an externally hitched manner on a wall surface of a aquarium (V), and a water pump (P) for pumping water stored in the aquarium (V), the filter device (F) is formed so that the water pumped from the water pump (P) is divided into a first flow which is returned into the aquarium (V) as remaining unfiltered, and a second flow which is filtered through a filter element and then returned into the aquarium (V) in dependence on a siphon effect. Thus, it is possible to enhance the filtering action provided by the filter element of the filter device and the organically purifying function provided by aerobic microorganisms, and to suppress the clogging of the filter element to reduce the maintenance frequency of the filter element.

Abstract: A wind energy installation having a tower, a gondola supported by the tower, a rotor mounted in the gondola, and at least one pressure pump that is mechanically driven by said rotor and that feeds a raw water-treating reverse osmosis plant, the components of said reverse osmosis plant being arranged within the tower.

Abstract: An improved water purification system for production of USP purified water and/or USP water for injection include backwashable, chlorine tolerant microfilter or ultrafilter for initial filtration of the feed water (10). The filtrate from the filter (18) is provided to a dechlorinator (18) prior to being subjected to an optional, reverse osmosis membrane unit (60) and then to a still (66) which discharges purified water at USP standards for purified water or water for injection.

Abstract: A liquid filtering apparatus is placed in a vessel having a bed of filtration material and an intake for introducing unfiltered liquid, that includes a washbox, an airlifting tube extending from the washbox and including an intake end and means for introducing a primary gas to the airlifting tube, the airlifting tube passing through a central pipe, which extends from just below the washbox to a position just above the intake end. At least one screen cartridge is oriented in a generally angular downward direction in the bed and is in communication with an effluent chamber defined in part by the outer surface of the central pipe. A reject line extends from the washbox, and an effluent collector extends from the effluent chamber. A method of filtering and cleaning the filtration material is also disclosed.

Abstract: An arrangement for performing chromatography with a mobile phase and a chromatographic bed having a stationary phase is provided. The arrangement includes a support assembly configured to support the stationary phase. The support assembly has a sealed cavity configured so that when the support assembly is supporting the stationary phase a portion of the chromatographic bed and the stationary phase extends into the sealed cavity. The arrangement further includes a bladder having a void defined therein. The bladder is positioned within the sealed cavity. The arrangement also includes a fluid positioned within the void of the bladder so that the bladder is urged toward the stationary phase within the sealed cavity. The arrangement further includes an anode positioned in contact with the mobile phase.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for treating wastewater with alkanes such as butane. An oxygen-containing gas may also be introduced into the wastewater. Butane, because of its relatively high solubility, rapidly dissolves in the wastewater, thereby significantly increasing the heterogeneous microbial community and heterotrophic microbial population. This enhanced microbial population may rapidly absorb and mineralize materials in the wastestream. After an initial growth phase, the organic matter available in the wastewater effluent may be rapidly decreased, thereby reducing the amount of BOD, TDS, sludge and other pollutants. In addition, the use of butane reduces noxious odors associated with municipal wastewater sludges and other types of wastewater.

Abstract: A wastewater aeration system that can be pivoted upwardly to expose the treatment basin floor for removal of accumulated grit or other solids. The aeration system includes a blower and a rigid or flexible supply conduit extending into the basin to supply lateral pipes with air. The laterals normally extend horizontally along the basin floor and carry air diffusers which discharge air into the basin. A winch and cable system or other mechanism can be operated to pivot the lateral pipes and diffusers upwardly away from the basin floor so that they are out of the way of equipment used to remove grit from the floor. A vertical track may be provided along a wall of the basin to accommodate raising of the lateral pipes and diffusers out of the basin.

Abstract: A filter cartridge includes a filter element that is adapted to filter fluid. The filter element defines a center post cavity constructed and arranged to receive a center post. The filter element has a first end and a second end. A first end plate is attached to the first end of the filter element. The first end plate defines a first end plate opening. A second end plate is attached to the second end of the filter element. The second end plate defines a second end plate opening. A seal is positioned in the second end plate opening to seal around the center post. A floating seal assembly is received in the first end plate opening to seal around the center post. The floating seal assembly includes a gasket and a gasket retainer. The gasket retainer retains the gasket against the first end plate to seal around the center post.

Abstract: A filter assembly including a filter element retained within the central core of the element with a C-shaped retaining ring. The retaining ring is located in an internal annular groove in one end cap. The other end of the support core is supported against the opposite end cap, or an additional retaining ring can be provided. When the element is spent, the element is removed from the housing, the retaining ring and central support core are removed, and the element is disposed of in an appropriate manner (preferably by crushing and incineration). The support core is then inserted into a replacement/fresh element and held in place by the ring.

Abstract: A spill containment and remediation system. A reel for a boom is mounted in the upper part of a weatherproof housing. The lower region of the housing is leakproof and can store recovered liquid spill. A boom or dike is mounted on the reel. The housing has an opening which is normally sealed shut by a door. The housing is configured to be mounted on the exterior of a tanker delivery truck. When a spill occurs the door is opened and the boom readily deployed through the opening. After use, the contaminated boom can be reeled-in and stored over the lower region of the housing.

Abstract: A liquid mixture separator utilizes particles which attracts one liquid of a mixture and does not attract a second liquid of the mixture. The mixture is introduced into a separator wherein a first liquid is attracted to the particles and the second liquid of the mixture is not attracted. The separated first liquid is passed outwardly via a filter which retains the particles, and the separated second liquid is drained from the separator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for separating a substance into two phases, which device (1) comprises a screw conveyor (5) including a shaft and at least one screw (5) which is mounted on said shaft, which screw conveyor extends between an intake opening (9) for the substance and an outlet opening (16) for one of said two phases, as well as a cylindrical screen (10) provided with screen openings (11), within the screw conveyor (5) is rotatably disposed for conveying the substance in a direction of transport from said intake opening (9) to said outlet opening (16) via flow surfaces lying in a radial plane between said shaft, two successive screw threads in said radial plane and the screen, and for discharging the other one of said two phases via said screen openings (11), wherein the screw length of the screw conveyor (5) is determined by the length of the screen within which the screw extends, and wherein the flow surface area increases along the entire screw lenth, seen in the direction of transport.

Abstract: A system for dispensing and filtering fluid is disclosed, in which the fluid flow path is substantially vertical from the fluid inlet through fluid dispense. Substantially all wetted surfaces are Teflon® or some similar non-contaminating fluid, for applications such as cleanroom processes. A valve and a filter chamber are incorporated into a pump head to simplify the flow path and reduce potential contamination points. Preferred methods, and chips or other microelectronic devices fabricated from the apparatus or methods, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A filter element for filtering a fluid stream, comprising a cylindrical support body, which is provided with openings and is sealed at one axial end, and a filter medium arranged on the support body. The filter medium is a strip material, which extends over approximately the entire length of the support body, and is wrapped around the circumference of the support body, and the start and the end of the strip material are welded together.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to provide filters with a graduated structure, which are simple to produce and exhibit excellent properties in terms of their permeability to liquids and/or gases. To achieve this, the filters are produced from sinterable material consisting of at least two layers of differing pore size, a first layer having a minimum pore size of 0.005 &mgr;m and consisting of metal oxide or mixtures of metal oxide and the additional layer that is connected to the first layer consisting of a material other than metal oxide. The invention also relates to a method for producing the inventive filters and to the use thereof.

Abstract: A filter having a filter body with a plurality of filter openings, each having a passage cross-section which varies automatically in response to a characteristic inherent to a medium flowing through the openings to filter the medium.