Abstract: A package is provided which includes a tray with a dispensing opening surrounded by a skirt projecting outwardly. The skirt on one corner is configured with a cut-away edge to receive and snap secure a locking member. A lid is slideable along an upper surface of the skirt. The locking member is formed on a corner of the lid as a downward bent tab which mates with the cut-away to secure the lid against sliding off the tray.

Abstract: A non-spill beverage container includes a cap having a tube-like spout and a baffle mounted inside the spout, and a flow control member having a spout (first) membrane supported over the spout opening. A vent (second) membrane that is disposed adjacent to the spout and is supported over a vent opening defined in the cap. The spout and vent membranes are punctured to form multiple, substantially round pinholes that remain closed to prevent fluid flow under normal atmospheric conditions, and open to facilitate fluid flow under an applied pressure differential (e.g., when sucked on by a child). The baffle limits the differential pressure applied to the spout membrane when the container is not in use. The flow control member can only be removed from the cap by removing the cap from the container body and pressing a flexible safety button from an inside surface of the cap.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a container that has a base and a pair of side walls extending upwardly therefrom, the side walls having a concave portion and a plurality of apertures. Partitions are positioned between the side walls, each having tabs at each end which extend through the side wall apertures. Locking strips extend through the slots in the tabs of the partitions and are positioned in the concave portions of the container side walls. In an alternative embodiment, each locking strip has a locking member to prevent movement of the locking strip.

Abstract: A serving container includes a pocket for holding one or more utensils. The pocket can be inside or outside the container. The pocket is formed by a detachably mounted pocket piece that can also include a secondary securing means such as a magnet. The pocket is attached so that the handle of the utensil remains easily accessible to the user.

Abstract: A method is provided for attaching a component to a fuel tank having a wall defining a tank cavity, an inner surface, an outer surface, and an access opening extending through the wall. The component is placed in contact with the inner surface of the fuel tank. The component is inductively welded to the inner surface of the fuel tank by an emitter coil disposed exterior of the fuel tank.

Abstract: An article of cookware is fabricated by a combination of a deep drawing a metal sheet or laminate to form a fluid retaining preform and then using an impact bonding process to attach a medallion to the outside bottom surface of preform. In another aspect, the impact bonding process alternatively provides a means to achieve a slightly concave exterior bottom surface, while maintaining a substantially flat and/or slightly concave interior bottom surface to minimize the use of cooking oil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vessel intended in particular for treating articles under pressure, the vessel comprising a body, at least one lid, and connection means between said body and said at least one lid. According to the invention, the connection means comprise: an open clamping ring having a U-shaped section defining a groove suitable for clamping together the flanges of the lid and the body; and engagement-and-disengagement means enabling the clamping ring to be deformed and moved relative to the flanges in such a manner as to enable the vessel to be opened and closed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container with a bottom shell (1) and a cover shell (2), and means for interlocking the cover shell with the bottom shell. It is proposed that the sustantially circular opening rim (3) of the bottom shell have at least two first sections (6, 6?, 6?, 6??) provided with radial extension and each having at least one undercut (4, 4?, 4?, 4??), that the cover shell (1) have at its opening rim (3?) at least two second sections (7, 7?, 7?, 7??) corresponding to the first sections as far as the radial extension is concerned, that the second sections (7, 7?, 7?, 7??) each have at least one undercut (5, 5?, 5?, 5??) which corresponds to the undercut of the appertaining first section (6, 6?, 6?, 6??) so that, during a rotation of bottom shell (1) relative to cover shell (2), interlocking takes place in the area of the undercuts of the first and the second appertaining sections.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermally insulated container (01), in particular for shipping purposes, having a container wall (02) which completely encloses an interior space (07), wherein the interior space (07) has at least one closable opening and is insulated with at least one vacuum insulation element (24) to prevent heat exchange. At least one passive melt-storage element (16, 17) that is filled with a melt-storage material is provided in the container (01).

Abstract: The weighted beverage holder combines the features and benefits of a beverage holder and hand weights by designing a regular sleeve holder, a beverage container, with weight-lifting capabilities. The design and manufacture allows easy can or bottle removal with weight built into the structure and features of the beverage container. The base, handle, and beverage container overall are weighted in a balanced manner so that as the individual drinks, it builds strength in the hands, wrists, hands, forearms, biceps, triceps, and shoulder muscles. The beverage holder will have an ergonomically designed profile to allow natural dynamics of lifting and setting the beverage holder down to fit in average-sized, existing spaces designed to hold drinks.

Abstract: A disposable insulator that can be wrapped around a chilled beverage container, or is capable of receiving and holding therein the chilled beverage container, for preventing the hands from becoming chilled includes a flexible, deformable, rectangular-shaped plastic member sized to encompass the beverage container and the plastic member having air-filled chambers dispersed therethrough so that the coldness of the chilled beverage container cannot be reach or be conducted to the hands. The insulator conforms to the various shapes of beverage containers, cans, cups and bottles, and can be cup-shaped so that the beverage container is able to be placed within the cup-shaped insulator.

Abstract: A utensil including a liquid container having a center of gravity and a handle arranged to provide finger engagement with the liquid container for support and desired positioning thereof, the handle defining a finger engagement location which is at or near the center of gravity of the liquid container.

Abstract: A lid for a beverage container is provided with a “hanger member”, joined to the lower edge an annular retaining rim of the lid, which forms a U-shaped hook allowing the lid to be hung from the upper lip of the container. In use, the lid may be removed and hang from the top of container while adding a substance, such as a whitener and/or sweetener, to a beverage, such as coffee, in the container.

Abstract: A container useful for singly dispensing a tablet includes a leaf integrally formed with the sidewall and projecting generally radially inward to a distal portion. One or more such leaves define a dispensing opening having a smaller diameter than the mouth of the container. The leaves or other undercut structure can be formed using a mold element having a leading portion for forming a portion of the part beyond the resilient projection and a following portion for forming a portion of the sidewall short of the resilient projection. The following portion is withdrawn at least partially away from the outside surface of the resilient projection, leaving a space between the leading and following portions. The leading portion is withdrawn from the mold cavity against an undercut portion of the resilient projection, folding the resilient projection into the space left by retracting the following portion.

Abstract: This invention is a flexible fuel tank for a fuel cell, including a sac body and a discharge port. The sac body that serves to store anode fuel is configured to a hollow configuration and made of a tactile material. The discharge port is provided to the sac body and serves to allow the anode fuel to flow therefrom.

Abstract: Methods of coating the interior surface of a hollow tubular structure, in particular a drinking device, and more particularly a drinking straw, with an edible composition to impart a desirable modification to a beverage that is drunk through the straw. The edible composition comprises an adhering agent and a powdered ingredient coated to the interior surface. Suitable adhering agents include lipids (e.g., soybean oil, corn oil, canola oil, sunflower oil, rapeseed oil, peanut oil, and mixtures thereof), medium chain triglycerides oils, emulsifiers, and mixtures thereof. Suitable powdered ingredients include edible acids, edible bases, sweeteners, flavorings, vitamins, minerals, colorants, sensate agents, carotenoids, antioxidants, polyphenols, phytonutrients, and mixtures thereof. The adhering agent is applied to the interior surface of the straw by any one of a number of methods followed by incorporating the powdered ingredient into the adhering agent layer.

Abstract: This product is a type of cleaner. The technical problem it wants to solve is: to clean the anus with high efficiency and comfort at low cost. The installation is composed of a tissue box and a sprayer. The sprayer is set inside the tissue box, but its head and rear part is outside. The product is designed for daily use. It is a kind of cleaner, especially for anus cleaning.

Abstract: An apparatus for selectively elevating objects stored in a container, the apparatus comprising a lift that includes a base, at least one guide having a first end coupled to the base, and an outer ring, wherein the at least one guide includes a second end coupled to the outer ring, whereby the outer ring may be vertically adjusted along a container sidewall surface resulting in vertical adjustment of the base within the container interior.

Abstract: A device and method for dispensing a bag from a stack of bags, the device including a plate having a frame, a rotatable shaft coupled to the frame, at least one roller non-rotatably affixed to the shaft and arranged to engage a bag of the stack of bags, means for rotating the shaft, and means for automatically stopping rotation of the shaft after a single bag has been dispensed, wherein the stack of bags is held against one side of the plate, and the single bag is dispensed to an opposite side of the plate.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser comprising a body (1), a fluid reservoir (2), a dispenser member, such as a pump or a valve, mounted on said reservoir (2), and a dose indicator device for indicating the number of doses of fluid that have been dispensed or that remain to be dispensed from said reservoir, the dispenser being characterized in that said dose indicator device includes a first safety system for actuating the dose indicator device once the dispenser has performed a predetermined incomplete actuation stroke, even if the dispenser does not perform the complete actuation stroke.

Abstract: A packaging and dispenser device may include: a flexible pouch including a top edge, and a dispenser endpiece onto which the pouch is fastened. The dispenser endpiece may include: a tubular body including an axis, and defining at least one inlet orifice and a dispenser orifice; and two fins that are substantially diametrally opposite, and that are situated on either side of the tubular body. Each fin may include at least one tapering portion that includes two downwardly-converging opposite faces. Each fin may include, over at least a fraction of its length, a projection forming an abutment for the top edge of the pouch.

Abstract: A selection manifold for use for use with a beverage dispenser apparatus for dispensing both carbonated and non-carbonated beverages and including a plurality of dispensing valves with a syrup and a water line feeding each dispensing valve further comprising a selection manifold connected between at least one of the water lines and sources of both carbonated and non-carbonated water, the manifold having a selecting mechanism allowing a user of the apparatus to easily switch between directing carbonated and non-carbonated water through the water line to the dispensing valve. In a preferred embodiment, the selection mechanism includes a portion that enables a viewer to easily determine whether carbonated or non-carbonated water is selected. In another preferred embodiment, the selection mechanism includes a lock to prevent inadvertent switching of the mechanism.

Abstract: A foam soap generator and pump is provided for receipt by a liquid soap container in a foam soap dispenser. The foam soap generator and pump comprise an air cylinder and a liquid cylinder, integral with each other, and in parallel arrangement. Each receives a respective air and liquid piston, again of integral construction. The pistons are provided with arms having passages therethrough that ultimately bring the liquid and air together under pressure for the generation of foam and extrude of the same through an appropriate screen or open cell foam disk.

Abstract: An apparatus that is an adjustable and selective dispensing system for dispensing at least two flowable materials, and into which can be inserted a set of cartridges containing the flowable materials. Each cartridge has a piston end and a metering end. Each cartridge includes a moveable piston at its piston end driven by compressed air pressure created by actuating a pump assembly also resident in the dispensing system. The dispensing system also contains a set of metering discs, one of which adjoins each of the cartridges at the metering end thereof, for selectively dispensing the flowable materials from the cartridges. There are a set of conduits adjacent each of the metering discs for providing a predetermined amount of the flowable materials to be dispensed. A metering control mechanism rotationally actuating the metering discs for controlling the flow of the flowable materials from each of the cartridges is also provided.

Abstract: A cartridge for storing and dispensing substances that are in paste form and/or capable of flow is formed by at least one tube, in which a closure piston and a dispensing piston adjustable by means of a piston rod are disposed, so as to form a seal, in such a manner that a chamber is formed between the pistons. At least one passage opening is provided in the closure piston, and at least one projection is provided in the tube assigned to this closure piston and/or an outlet opening, whereby the passage opening and the projection are adapted to one another, in terms of their shape, in such a manner that the closure piston can be displaced between a closure position, in which the chamber is closed, and a dispensing position, in which the chamber stands in a flow connection with the outlet opening, by means of the passage opening.

Abstract: The instant invention is comprised of a t-post receptacle and a gun support. The fence post receptacle is essentially a short cylinder comprised of an outside circumferential surface, an inside fence post receiving channel, a top surface, and a bottom surface. The gun support is affixed to the outside circumferential surface. The inside fence post receiving channel can be formed to accept all shapes of fence post including, but not limited to, circular and “T-post” fence posts. The inside fence post receiving channel is also comprised of a set screw that securely engages the inside fence post receiving channel to the fence post. The gun support is comprised of any compliant material that will not mark or damage a metal gun barrel including, but not limited to, natural rubber, synthetic rubber, soft polymeric material or polymer based foam.

Abstract: The invention refers to a device enabling sanitation of the hands of at least one person and including a container comprising the sanitary substance. Further, there is a valve making possible repeatedly distributing via an outlet of said sanitary substance. The purpose of the device is making possible sanitation of, primarily, said hands of said person at a proper moment independent of factual location of said person. The device is characterized in that said valve comprises an openable closing valve 2, 12. Said openable closing valve 2 and said outlet 3a are facing away from said person and are reachable with at least one hand of said person.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling supply of liquid contained in a container includes an elongate rail frame mounted uprightly on a base and formed with an upright guide slot. A controller is mounted on the rail frame, includes an upper inlet portion engaging fittingly an opening of the container so as to allow flow of the liquid from the container thereinto, and is operable so as to discharge the liquid from a lower outlet portion. A biasing member biases an operating rod to move downwardly relative to the base so as to clamp the container between an abutting rod portion of the operating rod and the controller. An engaging block is formed on the operating rod and is movable within the guide slot to engage a stop block disposed fixedly on the rail frame.

Abstract: An actuating mechanism for aerosol product dispensing containers, and more particularly to a button actuated aerosol spray valve actuating mechanism for actuating an aerosol spray valve and dispensing the aerosol product from the dispensing container.

Abstract: A closure is removably attachable to a container and comprises a dispensing orifice and a tubular valve element that is biased closed blocking communication of the container with the orifice. By inverting the container so that a liquid contents of the container exerts pressure on the valve element, or by squeezing the container causing the liquid contents to exert pressure on the valve element, the valve element opens communication with the dispensing orifice allowing the liquid contents to be dispensed from the container. On removing the pressure from the valve element, the valve element resiliently closes the dispensing orifice.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for actuating a sliding closure (3) applied to a vessel (1) containing a molten metal, once the vessel (1) has been positioned on a ladle rotating tower. A piston/cylinder unit (10) that can be introduced into a holding element (4) of the sliding closure (3) comprises a drive shaft (11) that can be coupled to a slide rod of the sliding closure. Said piston/cylinder unit (10) can be introduced into the holding element (4) and withdrawn from the same by means of a controllable manipulator (20) arranged on the ladle rotating tower. In this way, the piston/cylinder unit can be applied to the sliding closure effortlessly and precisely in few steps.

Abstract: A robot system includes a supply station. The system further includes: a robot, a robot tank adapted to store a liquid and disposed at the robot; and a supply station configured to supply additional liquid to the tank.

Abstract: A collapsible beverage container consists of a soft, pliable, bag like containment body that is topped by a cap from which a user can drink from. The container can optionally be equiped with a double clip which straddles the cap and drops to each side of the container.

Abstract: A portable flexible carrier for drinking fluid comprises a flexible fluid container (2) entirely encased within an outer separable cover (1) produced from a chemically hardened material which is impermeable to chemical toxins in liquid or gaseous form, biologically agents and radioactive particles. A tube (4) is connected to an opening of the flexible container (2) and extending beyond the confines of the cover (1) interior through which drinking fluid can be removed by suction from the container. The entire length of the tube (4) is encased within a conduit (5) produced from the chemically hardened material and an ON/OFF valve (6) in communication with the tube is provided to enable fluid to flow under suction from the carrier interior to the conduit. Means (19) is provided for selectively sealing the cover interior and its contents from the atmosphere.

Abstract: With the Pic Pac, needed items for any outdoor activity or event could be safely, comfortably, and conveniently carried all in a single backpack. This organizer would eliminate the hassle of lugging multiple bags or suitcases to various events, which would save a person energy, time, and frustration. Thus, he/she would have more time to enjoy the outdoors, party, or event. The Pic Pac would also keep the items in a neat, organized and ready-to-access manner, which would eliminate the hassle of searching through gear in a backpack, bag, or another container. This versatile backpack would be portable, waterproof, timesaving, convenient, effective, reusable, and durable for years of effective use.

Abstract: A light weight carrier system used for carrying major skiing equipment (skis, ski poles, and ski boots) orthogonal to the ground, on the user's back; which affords the user free hand movement and enhanced user mobility. More specifically, a pair of shoulder straps is attached to opposite ends of a padded back plate. Between the shoulder straps are weight bearing and stability straps that stabilize the equipment and add the ability to carry ski boots. The skis/ski poles configuration is fastened in the user's posterior and the boots are carried in users anterior, via extensions from a weight bearing strap. Finally, a heel cup is attached to the back plate which ensures that the equipment moves seamlessly with the user during turns and in bending positions. Ultimately, the Skiback ski pack creates an easier way to transport skis, ski poles and ski boots in a single lightweight apparatus.

Abstract: A golf bag carrying system, in the form of a triple strap carrier, includes a first and a second strap secured to the golf bag to define first and second shoulder openings, respectively. The first strap second end and the second strap first end are attached to a first ring, and the second strap is led through a second ring at a central (second) location at a mid-portion of the bag. The other ends of the first and second straps are secured to the golf bag longitudinally on opposite sides of the second location at first and third locations, respectively. A third strap is attached to the first ring and to the bag at a fourth location below the third location. The mounts for securing the straps to the bag, and the straps themselves, preferably are selectively adjustable to balance the bag in single-shoulder and dual-shoulder carrying modes.

Abstract: An adjustable removable golf bag holder intended for use on a variety of available golf carts is described. The holder can be installed with or without modification to the golf cart. The adjustable removable holder described is secured to the golf cart in such a way to allow a golf bag to be attached and secured into the holder and positioned by a golfer at a height or angle preferred by the golfer to facilitate easier club retrieval and selection while keeping the bag secure while the cart is in motion. Once the golf cart is modified, the attachable holder is also easily attached and removed for easy transfer and storage.

Abstract: A folding floor console providing storable beverage container holders and/or other storage devices is shown. The folding floor console comprises a base unit and at least one pivotally mounted lid unit that when open exposes for use said beverage container holders or other storage devices. Further shown is a folding floor console that when opened forms an open bin-like storage unit with flexible sidewalls.

Abstract: A case assembly includes a traveling case, a knapsack, and a set of coupling units for coupling removably the knapsack to the traveling case. The traveling case includes first and second casing parts that are coupled to each other. The knapsack includes a bag body and at least one shoulder strap connected to the bag body.

Abstract: The invention provides a carrier for hands-free support of tablet and notebook computers to allow use of the device while standing upright. The carriers are convertible between an in-use configuration and a carrying case configuration. The carrier features include a platform having an inner portion and an outer portion and sidewalls extending away from the outer portion such that the platform and the sidewalls together define an open-top receptacle adapted to receive a portable computer or other display device. The receptacle has at least two opposing portions for attaching or otherwise securing strap fixtures for connecting opposing ends of a user strap.

Abstract: The Backpack Organizer/Divider is an insert for a school backpack. It divides a backpack into two sections, the front narrow and the back section wide. The heavy weight or medium weight poster board, colors vary, a photo, or design adhered onto the poster board, laminated, folded at the bottom then rounded slightly on each side of the top lightly, which forms a perfect divider to organize the items you will need.

Abstract: A golf ball carrier and cleaning device comprising a piece of fabric material, having opposite sides and a top and bottom, the top and bottom provided with spaced securing means positioned and constructed so as releasably to secure together the top and bottom, when the piece is folded about a central portion, and the securing means are in secured position, to form an open ended sleeve and provide an opening between the securing means and top and bottom through which a golf ball may be inserted into the sleeve, the piece being of a size and the securing means being positioned so that a golf ball inserted into the sleeve may be forced from the sleeve through one of its ends by squeezing the sleeve beside the ball, the piece further provided with means to suspend the piece from a desired location.

Abstract: A brittle substrate cutting system according to the present invention includes a scribing apparatus including a scribing line forming means for forming a scribing line on a first surface of a brittle substrate; and a breaking apparatus for breaking the brittle substrate along the scribing line, wherein the breaking apparatus includes a first pressing controlling means for moving a pressing force upon a second surface of the brittle substrate opposing the first surface of the brittle substrate along the scribing line while the first surface of the brittle substrate is held.

Abstract: A storage and dispensing device for material provided on rolls includes a base and a material holder. The base has an outer shell, an opening and an interior space defined within the outer shell. The material holder has a stowed position wherein the holder is disposed at least partially in the interior space and a dispensing position wherein the holder at least partially extends from the base. The holder includes a plurality of elongated dispensing tubes each configured to receive a roll of material. Each tube has an opening for dispensing material from the roll.

Abstract: A series of roll mounted bags and dispensers are described. The bags may be folded along at least one axis and rolled. The compact roll of bags is placed in various dispensers. As the upper portion of the first bag is pulled from the roll, the roll will rotate, presenting the succeeding bag for dispensing after the first bag is removed. Variations of the dispenser include one with a bag opening means with a mounting member and bag opening element causing the bags to open as they are pulled from the dispenser. The dispenser includes mechanisms for supporting the bag roll and constraining its movement along its horizontal axis. Another variation of the dispenser has a perforation parting means that facilitates separation of one bag from a subsequent bag. The dispenser may be removably attached to a dispenser support that attaches to a surface.

Abstract: A modular rotary anvil for an ultrasonic welding machine, comprising of a shaft, and a plurality of spaced inserts coupled to the shaft, each of the inserts extending from the shaft substantially the same distance, and being configured to engage a workpiece, wherein at least one of the inserts has a peripheral textured surface pattern, and another one of the inserts has a peripheral smooth surface pattern.

Abstract: Thermal interface materials are described herein that include at least one phase change material, and at least one solvent, solvent mixture or combination thereof, wherein the at least one solvent, solvent mixture or combination thereof at least partially solvates the at least one phase change material. Methods of producing thermal interface materials are also described that include providing at least one phase change material; providing at least one solvent, solvent mixture or combination thereof, wherein the at least one solvent, solvent mixture or combination thereof at least partially solvates the at least one phase change material; and physically coupling the at least one phase change material and the at least one solvent, solvent mixture or combination thereof.

Abstract: Method for controlling the deposition of solder on a heat spreader or heat sink is disclosed. The method comprises applying an attaching flux and finishing flux to a heat spreader, placing a preform thereon and subjecting the same to reflow conditions. The finishing flux is applied to solubilize the normally insoluble corrosive residues that would occur when the attaching flux is subjected to reflow conditions with the preform and heat spreader. Alternatively, the attaching flux may be applied to the preform and heat spreader before undergoing reverse reflow conditions and then the finishing flux is applied to the solder deposit and heat spreader and the same subjected to second reflow conditions. After each method, the residues left from the attaching flux which are solubilized by the finishing flux, are cleaned by washing with a typical solvent. The solder deposit can be optionally flattened before coupling with a die.

Abstract: A personal water sports board with a wave engager operably secured thereto for operation in a flow of water, such as a boogie board and the like, is disclosed. The wave engager has a wall shaped to allow water to flow freely thereby in one direction, but to operably engage water flowing from an opposite second direction thereby propelling the board in that opposite second direction. Disclosed embodiments include wave engagers formed of indentions and/or protrusions along the water engaging surface of the board. Preferably, a plurality of wave engagers are provided, and the height of each wave engager's wall increases the further it is positioned toward the front of the board. Wave engagers are preferably positioned on the lower surface and/or on the left and right sides of the board.