Abstract: A jacket type, insulated fluid container holder is formed as a sleeve having two open ends. The sleeve is configured to slide onto a fluid container, such as a bottle of beer, soda, ice tea, or the like. A separable, independent disc shaped base member is designed to be inserted into either of the open ends of the sleeve to provide additional support for the container located within the sleeve. The base member has a bottle opener integrally formed within its outer surface. When removed and separated from the sleeve, the bottle opener on the base member can be used to detach the cap from the fluid container. The base member is then returned to one of the ends of the sleeve and the container slid into the sleeve. The base member can also be permanently attached to one end of the sleeve and its bottle opener used to detach caps in this configuration as well.

Abstract: A kind of energy cup possesses the heat resistant and heat preserving effects and consists of energy nano material in the cup body and cover. The cup body is constituted by the inner cup body and outer cup body. There is an empty layer between the inner and outer cup bodies. The whole external surface of the inner cup body is stuck with a layer of nano material. A layer of heat resistant material is placed between the nano material layer and the internal surface of the outer cup body, so the empty layer between the inner and outer cup body is filled with the nano material layer and the heat resistant material layer. The benefit is the saving of lot of raw nano material, thus the production cost can be reduced. As there is heat resistant material between the outer cup body and the nano material layer, the heat inside the cup body will not easily be dispersed; therefore the heat preserving effect is strengthened.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heat-insulating container and a method for manufacturing the same which make it possible to lower manufacturing costs, and to obtain a sufficient heat-insulating effect, and which are also suitably used in a limited installation space such as an engine compartment or the like. The present invention is a heat-insulating container for storing and maintaining a temperature of a liquid, comprising an inside container (1) having inlet and outlet opening part (5) for the liquid, and a sheet-form outer covering (3) which accommodates the inside container (1). A heat-insulating material (2) is sealed between the outer covering (3) and the inside container (1), and a heat-insulating space in a state of reduced pressure is formed between the outer covering (3) and the inside container (1), flange parts are formed on the liquid inlet and outlet openings of the inside container (1), the outer covering (3) and the inside container (1) are joined by the flange parts.

Abstract: A container is disclosed for carrying items via a releasable handle. According to one aspect, the container is formed as an assembly including a set of interconnected structural walls defining an enclosure, a through-hole formed in the enclosure, and a handle having a fixed end and a free end for coupling with the enclosure to form a looped handle. The enclosure has a first side, an opposed second side and an interior region, where the through-hole is formed in the first side of the enclosure. The proximal end of the handle is fixed with the second side of the enclosure and the distal end of the handle is configured for releasable coupling with the first side of the enclosure via the through-hole to form the handle into the looped configuration spanning between the first side and the second side for carrying the container assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed is a beverage container having an internal flexible straw having spaced apart flexure joints positioned to create pressure within the straw body so that when the pull tab is removed from its covering position of the beverage body port the stored energy within the straw flexure joint portions will extend the top portion of the straw through the body port opening into an operative position.

Abstract: There is described a disposable or single-use container lid which has an annular rim for frictionally engaging a rolled rim of a container, such as a paper cup, a central region and an annular shock-absorbing structure disposed between the annular rim and the central region. The annular shock-absorbing structure comprises an outside channel having a non-flat configuration and being formed around the central region, with the outside channel providing a predetermined amount of extension and contraction at the location of the channel to absorb forces or stress applied to the lid and/or container and facilitate retention of the lid on the container when forces from dropping, tipping, falling or squeezing are applied thereto. In a further example, there is also described a disposable anti-spill drinking lid for a disposable paper container.

Abstract: An assembly includes a fluid dispenser, an engagement feature on a portion of the fluid dispenser and a fragrance element with one or more surfaces that define an opening through the fragrance element, wherein the portion of the fluid dispenser with the engagement feature can extend through the opening in the fragrance element to engage a mounting base on an opposite side of the fragrance element.

Abstract: A waste receptacle is described that includes a container, with an exterior and an interior, adapted to receive one or more discarded items within the interior. The waste receptacle also includes a lid hingedly mounted to the container, an actuator, disposed on the exterior of the container, connected to the lid so that manipulation of the actuator opens the lid to provide access to the interior of the container, and at least one bumper, attached to the exterior of the container, to space the container a predetermined distance from an adjacent surface.

Abstract: A bag for holding a laptop or tablet computer, and a strap for supporting the bag. The support strap is selectively attachable to the bag, with an attachment mechanism disposed at least at one end of the support strap and an attachment point disposed on the bag. The attachment mechanism acts to accommodate the attachment point in a manner to permit solely relative rotational movement between the attachment mechanism and the attachment point.

Abstract: A rotational molded plastic refuse container having side walls defining downwardly facing shoulders. A pair of metal side fork pockets each having outwardly extending flanges abutting one of said shoulders and being affixed thereto. The shoulders and the flanges functioning to bear the weight of the container and its contents when the container is being manipulated to empty its contents. A lid pivotally attached to the open upper end of the container and casters removably attached to the bottom of the container. ARFID tag disposed internally of at least one of the side walls.

Abstract: The Sliding Safety Hinge Assembly (SSHA) minimizes the degree of personal injury or discomfort that could result from accidental closure of the lid of a box, i.e. “toy box”, by pinching a finger between the lid and box, particularly as the obstruction approaches the side or rear of the box near the hinge. A traditional hinge attached to the lid and rear of box carcass provides a fixed pivot point such that a severe pinch point exists due to the leverage of the lid. The SSHA reduces this potential by a sliding design such that the hinge element normally fastened to the rear of the box is rather installed on a slide assembly allowing free sliding motion in the vertical plane at the rear of the box. The SSHA assembly would include a slide, pivot and counter weight device to reduce the weight of the lid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of dispensing at least one solid dosage form comprising the steps of: opening a resealable container and lid assembly, wherein the container comprises a reservoir for storing solid dosage forms and an opening for dispensing individual solid dosage form; the opening further comprises an elastomeric seal that is at least partially located circumferentially around the opening; the lid comprises a plug that is integrally attached to an inner portion of the lid and the lid consists of a hinge attached to the container that functions to rotate the lid at one pivot point; dispensing at least one solid dosage form from the reservoir of the container and through the opening; applying a sufficient pressure upon an outer portion of the lid so that the plug engages the elastomeric seal of the opening; and maintaining the sufficient pressure by a latch mechanism located on both the container and the lid to form a moisture-tight seal between the plug and the elastomeric seal of the

Abstract: A refillable sheet dispenser includes: a supporting base having two opposite first lateral sides and two opposite second lateral sides, each of which extends from one of the first lateral sides to the other of the first lateral sides; at least one stack of note sheets supported on the supporting base within the first and second lateral sides of the supporting base, each of the note sheets having two opposite lateral edges, each of which is disposed adjacent to a respective one of the second lateral sides of the supporting base and each of which extends between the first lateral sides of the supporting base; and a binding unit having a pair of elastically stretchable strips held tensely on the supporting base and extending from one of the second lateral sides to the other of the second lateral sides of the supporting base in such a manner to traverse the stack of the note sheets.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dispenser of an icemaker in a refrigerator for maximizing an inner space when a total size is the same, and for minimizing the total size when the inner space is the same. The dispenser of the icemaker in the refrigerator includes an ice chute being a passage through which the ice produced from the icemaker is discharged; and a container supporter provided at an outer case and disposed to be perpendicular to an outer surface of the outer case when the ice is discharged outside through the ice chute, the contain supporter allowing a container seated thereon to receive the ice discharged from the ice chute. The ice chute is closed and not exposed outside when the ice-discharging process is finished, and the container supporter is not exposed to the outer surface of the outer case.

Abstract: A dispenser for the storage and distribution of roll material such as toilet paper is provided. The dispenser includes one or more mounting arms that are fixedly attached to a mounting surface. Rotatably attached to the mounting arms is a roll spindle that receives roll material for its distribution to a user. Positioned near the roll spindle is an access door that when opened reveals the interior of a chute that houses stored roll material such that a user is readily able to access this stored roll material to replace a previously finished roll.

Abstract: A positive displacement material metering system is provided including a housing having an inlet port and an outlet port. A rotatable spindle is within the housing, the spindle provided with a chamber having a pair of openings. A piston is configured to reciprocate within the chamber. Each of the chamber openings is configured to receive liquid material when aligned with the inlet port and to dispense liquid material when aligned with the outlet port.

Abstract: The invention herein described relates to fluid filled blister packs (1) and provides an alternative to dosing bottles and packs. An apparatus is disclosed for dispensing liquids, creams or gels in dosed amounts from blisters (1), and an assembly (4) in which the apparatus is located on an array of blisters. The apparatus has particular application for the dispensing of alcohol gels used in the healthcare industry.

Abstract: The invention describes a dispenser (1) for automatically dispensing semi-fluid media, in particular toothpaste, from a tube with a mouthpiece, comprising a housing (2) with an orifice (3) and having at least one portion measuring unit (4) for the tube in the interior, a switch (6), a motor (20), a drive mechanism (5) and a control unit (7), whereby a brush is positioned in the orifice (3) in order to charge it with semi-fluid medium. In order to transport the brush automatically from the orifice (3) in the direction of the mouthpiece of the tube, at least one drive mechanism (5) is provided on a positioning mechanism (8), in particular a gear (33) with at least one driver (34).

Abstract: The invention described herein is a beverage cooler, equipped with an external valve or spigot in fluid communication with an internal bag or bladder, the bladder containing the beverage to be dispensed. The bag is typically connected to the external spigot by a length of hose or other conduit. The bag or bladder includes a fitting, and the hose includes a complimentary fitting that allows the bag to be attached to the conduit for dispensing of the beverage, and subsequent removal from the conduit or hose when the bladder is empty. Once the bag is connected, ice can be placed in the cooler to keep the beverage cold.

Abstract: A dispensing assembly (1) has a first (10) and second dispensing unit (20), each of which first and second dispensing units has a reservoir for accommodating a liquid substance as well as a manually operable first and second pump (12, 22), respectively, attached to the reservoir. The dispensing assembly furthermore has a pump operating button assembly for jointly operating the first and second pump, the first pump connecting to a first dispensing duct in the pump operating button assembly (2A, 2B) and the second pump connecting to a second dispensing duct in the pump operating button assembly. The pump operating button assembly has at least one dispensing nozzle which is in communication with at least one dispensing duct in tie pump operating button assembly (2A, 2B) for dispensing one or more dispensing products based on the substances emanating from the first and second dispensing units.

Abstract: A hanging liquid dispenser is provided that includes a pump and valving for delivering the fluid material when the dispenser is operated by the user in a controlled fashion. The hanging dispenser includes a main body that serves as a fluid reservoir and has an eyelet formed therein which is suitable for use in hanging the dispenser from a suitable support. In addition to including the ability to hang, the dispenser preferably includes a pump for metered dosing of the fluid within the dispenser wherein operation of the pump delivers a controlled volume of the fluid as desired by the user.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing a metered dose of foam or liquid from a reservoir, includes a housing, and a replaceable liquid reservoir seated within the housing. A pump mechanism is attached to the reservoir and includes a dispensing nozzle oriented to dispense the metered dose from the reservoir upon actuation of the dispenser by a user. The pump mechanism is attached to a neck of the reservoir with a locking mechanism configured to engage and lock the pump mechanism at a desired position relative to the neck. The locking mechanism may also prevent subsequent removal of the pump mechanism from the neck.

Abstract: A discharge device for media includes an outer housing with a discharge opening, a discharge handle for manual actuation. A support is arranged in the outer housing. Movable along a main axis relative to the outer housing and connected to the discharge handle, it has a seat for a pump dispenser. A pump is actuated by compression of the pump dispenser. A first abutment on the housing interacts with the pump dispenser, actuating the pump. The support has a functional portion which acts on the pump dispenser with a force oriented in the direction of the first abutment on the housing. An adjuster is provided between the handle and the functional portion of the support, by which the position of the functional portion relative to the first abutment on the housing can be adjusted for a defined setting of the discharge handle.

Abstract: A dispenser, particularly suitable for a liquid container, comprising a liquid pump provided with an inlet having an inlet valve and an outlet having an outlet valve, an air pump provided with an inlet having an inlet valve and an outlet having an outlet valve, a mixing chamber which is in communication with the outlet of each pump, and a dispensing part provided with an outflow channel with an outflow opening, wherein the outflow channel is in communication with the mixing chamber, and wherein the outlet valve of the air pump is arranged adjacent to the outlet of the liquid pump.

Abstract: Dispensers are provided including pumps for dispensing a foamed product out of an outlet provided in a dispensing tube. The foam is created from the mixing of a foamable liquid and air, with separate pumps being provided for each component. The dispensing tube is stationary, although the pumps themselves have parts that must move to dispense the foamed product. A single actuator operates both the liquid and air pumps. Additionally, in some embodiments, the air pump advances air before the liquid pump advances liquid. These pumps are particularly suited to the dispensing of a foamed skin care or skin sanitizing product.

Abstract: A pump for a liquid cosmetic product dispenser including a body defining a metering chamber provided with an admission orifice at the bottom and having an opening at the top into which is inserted a sleeve carried by an axially movable operating head which is provided with a delivery duct and an open/close element and is acted upon by a return spring mounted on the outside of the body. The body encloses a jacket that moves axially inside the chamber and at least partly inside the sleeve and supports a lower valve for closing the admission orifice.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a device identified as a slip ring collar retainer for fragrance bottles which prevents undesired leakage of fragrance.

Abstract: A trigger sprayer shroud having a decorative pattern such as a camouflage pattern, a wood grain pattern, a metal pattern, a rock pattern, a granite pattern, and a marble pattern, wherein the pattern may be formed on the shroud using a water-transfer process.

Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing liquor has a thimble of pre-determined volume with a valve-controlled inlet (12) from a container for liquor and an outlet (10) for the liquor, the connection between the container including a shear (28) one side of which is for flow of liquor into the thimble and the other for flow of air from the thimble into the container as liquor flows into the thimble, a valve-controlled air vent (50) for entry of air into the thimble to replace the liquor flowing out of the thimble, and the valves (14, 16) for the inlet from the container and the outlet for liquor being mounted on a common shaft (20) and arranged for the outlet (10) to be closed when the inlet (12) is open and vice versa.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing valve is provided with a peripheral mounting portion and a connecting sleeve connecting the peripheral mounting portion with a head which defines a dispensing orifice. The valve head includes a recessed exterior surface and an inwardly projecting interior surface. The valve head has a peripheral surface extending from the exterior surface toward the interior surface. The connector sleeve is connected to the valve head at a location that is at the most axially inward extent of the peripheral surface.

Abstract: The invention concerns a nozzle for dispensing a liquid contained in a receptacle, said nozzle comprising a rigid body provided with a dispensing channel comprising a dispensing orifice emerging in the front wall of said body, said nozzle also comprising an elastically deformable sleeve that is disposed in a non-adherent fashion and in clamping contact around at least part of the periphery of the rigid body, said sleeve being provided with at least one front lip that is disposed opposite the dispensing orifice, said lip being arranged so as, by application of the dispensing pressure of the liquid on it, to be reversibly movable between a stable closed state and stressed opening state of said orifice, in which the attachment of said sleeve on said rigid body is achieved in combination by a first means of retaining the axial movement of the rear part of said sleeve relative to said rigid body and by a second means of retaining the axial movement of another part of said sleeve relative to said rigid body.

Abstract: A discharge device which has a body with a hollow interior. The discharge device has i.) a liquid inlet having liquid inlet surface area and ii.) a liquid outlet wherein the liquid outlet has a hollow interior. The hollow interior has i.) a stem and ii.) a valve guide having a top valve guide, a bottom valve guide, and a valve guide surface area. The stem passes through the valve guide and the bottom of the valve guide is above the liquid inlet.

Abstract: A discharge device having a liquid outlet with a hollow interior. The valve system is located inside the hollow interior of the liquid inlet. The valve guide system has a valve guide and a first rib. The valve guide system has a valve guide having a valve guide width. The valve guide width is at less than about 1.15 mm. The first rib has a first rib width having a first rib width. The width of the first rib is less than about 2.5 mm wide.

Abstract: A discharge device has i.) a body having a hollow interior; ii.) a liquid inlet; and iii.) a liquid outlet having a first end and a second end. The first end has a button. The liquid outlet has a stem. The liquid outlet has an orifice having an orifice surface area. The valve system has a rib and a valve guide having a valve system surface area. The stem passes through the valve guide. The valve system surface area and the orifice surface area have a ratio of less than about 35%.

Abstract: A gravity discharge device for liquids, especially concentrated liquid detergents, comprises a valve guide system whose surface area optimizes liquid flow. The discharge is especially useful with concentrated (“2×”) liquid detergents, whose viscosities tend to unacceptably slow their flow rate from home-use containers, especially when the containers progressively empty after multiple uses.

Abstract: An automatic shoe cover dispenser includes a shoe cover feeding arrangement holding a plurality of shoe covers each having a shoe opening, a shoe cover pulling mechanism and a driving mechanism. The shoe cover pulling mechanism is capable of pulling one of the shoe covers from the shoe cover feeding arrangement as a standby shoe cover for being ready for wearing on a shoe of a user. The driving mechanism includes a pedal arranged in up and down movable manner for the shoe of the user to step thereon and a device for driving the pulling mechanism to deliver the standby shoe cover to the pedal and enlarging the shoe opening of the standby shoe cover to be large enough for the shoe of the user to place inside the standby shoe cover by means of up and down movements of the pedal.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing valve is provided with a peripheral mounting portion and a connecting sleeve connecting the peripheral mounting portion with a head which defines a dispensing orifice. The valve head includes a central inner surface portion that bulges axially inwardly to project from a radially outer surface portion.

Abstract: A garment transportation and storage device comprises a support rod at the bottom, a hook at the top, and a ball-shaped handle between the support rod and the hook for transporting garments supported on the support rod by hangers and for engaging the hook with a support structure. An article transportation and storage device comprises an inverted U-shaped frame, a support rod slidably engageable with the frame, and a hook mounted on the frame for pivotal movement between extended and retracted positions. A garment receiving and supporting hanger is provided with an inflatable garment protection device that prevents wrinkling of garments supported by the hanger. A garment transportation and support device comprises opposed garment engaging arms that pivot outwardly to securely support a garment.

Abstract: A carrying device includes a cushioning bag having two side walls pivotally coupled together for allowing the side walls to be folded toward each other and for receiving an electric facility between the side walls, and a closing device for openably closing the cushioning bag in order to stably retain the electric facility within the cushioning bag, the cushioning bag includes an air envelope for engaging with the electric facility and for cushioning and protecting the electric facility. The cushioning bag includes an outer layer and an inner layer having an outer peripheral portion secured together to form the air envelope.

Abstract: Provided herein is a device which can be worn about the back of a person, as a backpack, to carry various and sundry items associated with outdoor recreation, to a location at which persons desire to travel. A device according to the invention simultaneously provides a floor that can be spread across the ground, and a canopy support and canopy that shelters the floor. In a preferred embodiment, the floor and canopy are integral with the backpack itself, and a sheltered environment can be setup in a very short time, that shields its users from the effects of sun, rain, and other environmental elements. The floor portion may also include a seating means integrated therewith.

Abstract: A belt clip for detachably fixing a cellular phone is disclosed, which comprises a body which has an accommodating part provided in the interior of the same and having an opened upper side, and a guide groove provided at a front side of the same for guiding accommodating into the accommodating part; and at least one stopper which is integrally formed at an inner side of the body and has a certain elastic force for preventing an escape of the accommodated engaging protrusion. It is possible to easily and reliably engage and disengage the cellular phone or the cellular phone casing to/from the belt clip, and the construction is simple. Since springs are not used in the present invention as compared to the conventional art, the manufacturing cost is not high, and a reliable and cheap belt clip for cellular phone can be manufactured.

Abstract: A vehicular canister attachment structure which dispenses with a drain tube, is readily installed, and is low in cost. A canister attached to a bottom or side surface of a floor frame and a cross-member forming part of a vehicle body has an air communication part, which is inserted into the floor frame.

Abstract: A cup holder for a shopping cart includes a container ring and a securing mechanism. The container ring is configured to removably hold a beverage container while the securing mechanism is configured for removably securing the container ring relative to a shopping cart. The securing mechanism includes a first portion configured for slidable mounting in a first direction onto a top edge of a wall of a basket of the shopping cart. A second portion of the securing mechanism is configured for slidable insertion, in a second direction generally perpendicular to the first direction, into a hole in the basket of the shopping cart.

Abstract: A method and an arrangement for moving a cargo-carrying apparatus on a vehicle from a first position to a second position. The vehicle has a longitudinal center line and includes a hook arm having a pivot end and a hook end, with the hook end coupled to the cargo carrying apparatus. The arrangement comprises a plurality of rollers mounted on one of the vehicle and the cargo-carrying apparatus. A pivot joint is positioned in the hook arm between the pivot end and the hook end. The hook end maintains engagement with the cargo-carrying apparatus on the vehicle in both the first position and the second position.

Abstract: Traditional structured-containers have a maximum holding capacity upon exceeding of which would allow excess articles fall out of the structured-container by way of gravitational pull. The utility of these structured-containers is thus limited. The present invention discloses an expandable container with a pair of carry-handles where a net container is coupled to a traditional structured-container to thus synergistically and substantially increase the maximum holding capacity of the traditional structured-container. The pair of carry-handles also adds carrying possibilities and conveniences.

Abstract: A biodegradable disposable paper rucksack comprises a main body (10, 20) closable by folding or by a lid (16) and supportable on a user's back by continuous or split straps (24) comprising a possible carrying device (28) and cross straps (30). The main body (10) can be directly supported or held by gravity within a nest of straps (88, 90, 92, 94, 96). Split straps (24) can be joined by buckles (36, 40, 42, 44) slots (54) velcro (58, 60) sticky tape (62), string (70) and buttons (68), and string (70) and string (70). Continuous straps (24) can be shortened by fold over portions (72, 74) affixable to themselves. Straps can be affirmed to themselves by means of velcro (58, 60), sticky tape (62), glue (64, 82), staples and clips (66). Straps (24) can be affirmed to the main body (10) by means of stick tape (62), glue (64, 82), sewing, and staples. Straps (24, 98) are strengthened by longitudinal folding and affixing to self. The main body (10) can comprise lifting handles (76, 100).

Abstract: A backpack having increased security features is disclosed that helps prevent the theft of objects stored in the interior portion of the backpack and in the external pockets. In particular, the backpack includes a security cover flap that is disposed to prevent access to the closing mechanism of the interior portion of the backpack. The security cover includes a latch portion that is secured to the first surface of the backpack, proximate to the wearer to prevent a criminal from accessing the closing mechanism, opening the backpack and stealing items from the interior. External pockets are provided on the front surface of the backpack, proximate to the wearer's body making them and the objects contained therein inaccessible to other people.

Abstract: A pin tentering apparatus as web transport apparatus includes a tentering mechanism for transporting self-supporting cast film by retaining web edge portions of the cast film. A gas flow device blows evaporative gas to the cast film being transported, to float the cast film. A static pressure adjuster lowers static pressure of the evaporative gas to a web middle portion with respect to a web width direction of the cast film, to regularize distribution of the static pressure in the web width direction. In the gas flow device, a blower duct introduces the evaporative gas. A nozzle plate is positioned at a front end of the duct, and has nozzles which blow the evaporative gas. Preferably, the static pressure adjuster includes an exhaust device, disposed to face the web middle portion between the plural nozzles, for exhausting the evaporative gas.

Abstract: The tool includes a cylinder inside of which is slidably mounted a piston for driving a fastening element, as a result of the explosion inside of a combustion chamber of a mixture of gas and air that has been injected therein from a gas cartridge, after which the tool has come to bear weight against a support, the head switch has retracted and the combustion chamber has closed, followed by actuation of the trigger switch for controlling the spark plug. The tool also includes an element for determining the rate of fire which includes a real-time clock designed to cooperate with a microcontroller of an operating and control module. The arrangement applies well to fastening tools.

Abstract: A safety structure of a nail gun includes a trigger set including a trigger and a plate. The trigger is pivoted on a main frame to be moved toward a trigger device. The plate is pivoted on the trigger between the trigger and the trigger device. A linkage is pivoted on the main frame to press a free end of the plate. A spring urges the linkage to move back the linkage when the linkage is moved away from the trigger. A tappet is pivoted on the main frame to be moved by the linkage. An arm is on the muzzle for reciprocation, which has an extending portion extending to a front of the trigger. A cover is pivoted on the extending portion of the arm and covers the tappet and the linkage. The linkage leans on the cover so that the cover is moved by the linkage.