Abstract: The invention relates to a double-walled cup (1) which comprises an inner and an outer wall as well as a cup opening on its upper end and a bottom part on its lower end. The outer wall is substantially produced from paper, cardboard or the like. The object of the invention is to improve said double-walled cup (1) in such a manner that it can be more rapidly and simply produced and assembled and to reduce the structural stability of the double-walled cup while maintaining its corresponding thermal insulating properties. For this purpose, the inner cup providing the inner wall is inserted into the outer cup (3) providing the outer wall and is secured therein or thereto in an especially detachable manner. The inner cup (2) is produced from an at least fluid-tight plastic material.

Abstract: A container having multiple wall panels forming container sides, the container having at least first and second wall panels that meet at a first corner. The container is assembleable from a flat or knockdown state to an opened or assembled state. A first inner panel is attached to a first wall panel, the first inner panel having an end spaced from the first corner. A slidable corner support is attached to the end of the first inner panel and extends towards the second wall panel. When the container is assembled from the knockdown state, the slidable corner support moves away from the first corner to form a support member that can help support a container stacked on top and prevent nesting.

Abstract: A reduced material container having a base with sidewalls extending from the base to define a compartment for storing goods. The sidewalls define a plurality of apertures that are covered by a sleeve. A lid removeably seats with the sidewalls. The apertures allow production of a container with a reduced amount of material and energy and has a reduced environmental impact.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus that allows a cleaning utensil to be stored and transported with a cleaning container and to be easily removed to clean desired surfaces as needed. In one embodiment of the invention, the apparatus has a ring assembly that can be attached to a cleaning container and a receptacle for the cleaning utensil. The ring assembly can be a solid ring constructed of the same material as the receptacle for the cleaning utensil. The ring assembly can also be a strap, a clip, or any other material that allows the receptacle to be attached to the fluid container. In some embodiments of the present invention, the receptacle can be a box, a clip, a clamp, or any other holder to attach the cleaning utensil to the fluid container. Other embodiments of the present invention do not require a ring assembly. In such embodiments, the cleaning utensil can be detachably connected to the fluid container with a hook and loop fastener.

Abstract: A safety radiator cap has a centrally located pressure plunger that forces pins outward against the inside of a radiator fill tube to prevent opening of the cap when the system is under pressure. As the liquid cools, the pressure is reduced and the pins retract due to biasing springs which allow the cap to be removed thus ensuring that the cap can only be removed when safe. Pressure pads at the end of the pins allow an embodiment of the invention to be used in any vehicle without retrofitting.

Abstract: A cover assembly of a container includes a first part and a second part mounted on an open top of the container, the first part includes an opening and the second part includes a through hole which is located corresponding to the opening. The second part including two sidewalls and each sidewall has a plurality of guide slots such that a plurality of plates are respectively and slidably engaged with the guide slots between the two sidewalls to open the through hole or to close the through hole. A driving unit is located on the second part and driving the plates to move along the guide slots. An induction unit is connected to a front end of the first part and includes an induction member which activates the driving unit.

Abstract: A system for displaying an object on a lid of a container, the system comprising: a container including an end having an opening; an object; and a container lid comprising a cover portion, a rim portion around the periphery of the cover portion and able to be coupled to the end of the container having the opening, and a retainer for retaining the object to the container lid, the retainer comprising at least one of an aperture in the container lid for receiving at least a portion of the object or at least one nub on the container lid that aids in retaining the object. A container lid for retaining an object on the lid. A method of packaging an object to a container lid. A method of using a container lid for distributing an object retained on the lid. A method of using an object retained on a container lid.

Abstract: The present invention provides for an enclosure having first and second interconnecting bodies, each body having a closed end and an open end. A first sleeve having a first grip portion and an insertion portion is attached to the open end of the first body of the enclosure. A second sleeve having a second grip portion is attached to the open end of the second body of the enclosure. The insertion portion of the first sleeve is configured to mate with the second sleeve. Magnets are mounted within cavities formed into the ends of the grip portions such that when the bodies of the enclosure are interconnected, the exposed ends of the magnetic members abut one another, thus producing an attractive magnetic force which aids in maintaining the connection of the two bodies of the enclosure.

Abstract: A cover assembly of a container includes a first part and a second part which is adapted to mount on an open top of the container. The first part is mounted on the second part and has an opening which is located corresponding to a through hole in the second part. A cover is pivotably connected to an inner periphery of the opening and driven by an upward movement rod which is driven by a driving unit received in the first part. An induction unit is connected to a front end of the first part and includes and a control unit is received in the first part and electrically connected to the induction unit. When the induction unit inducts the user's hand, the driving unit is activated to move the upward movement rod to open the cover.

Abstract: A utility box with a primary latch and secondary latch for preventing accidental upset of a utility box is disclosed. The secondary latch may a flexible type latch that automatically catches when the lid is closed. The secondary latch requires that a person disengage on the latch before opening the lid.

Abstract: A food package has a container and a lid. The lid includes a planar surface and a convex dome that is above the planar surface. A transparent window in the convex dome attracts the attention of consumers since it is raised relative to the remainder of the lid. The lid also includes a concave dome that frames a raised logo or raised text within the dome. By framing the logo, the concave dome helps to direct a consumer's attention to the logo or text and helps to protect the logo or text from wear.

Abstract: An insert for placement in an opening of a trashcan assembly includes a plurality of resilient, flexible fingers that define a passageway and that are configured to receive and retain a portion of a pliable liner that is extended through the passageway. The insert may be round or elliptical. The fingers define an open space there between in the shape of an “X”. Furthermore, each finger may include a portion thereof that extends in a first direction and then curves back to extend in a generally opposite direction. In this regard, each finger may be “L” shaped, “J” shaped, or “T” shaped. The insert further may include a circumferentially extending channel that fully encircles a circumferential periphery of the insert. Each finger is resilient and flexible and returns to an initial position after being deflected when a portion of a liner is inserted through the passageway.

Abstract: A trash receptacle is a frusto-conical container with an open top and open bottom. The bottom is of a greater diameter than the top. A standard plastic bag may be placed in the container with the open top of the bag folded over the open top of the container. A lid is adapted to be placed over the open bag and the top of the container. Handles are provided on the lid and on the container to facilitate handling. The container is adapted to be placed on a base which may be a wheeled cart for mobility. When the bag is to be removed from the container, the container is lifted over the bag using the handles. The bag may then be removed from the base for proper disposal. The container may include a venting system to assure that the bag is easily removable from the container. Clips hold the bag in the container while it is being filled. The clips can be separate from or an integral part of the container.

Abstract: A trashcan assembly includes a trashcan container and an attachment member. The attachment member is received on a rim of the trashcan container. The attachment member includes at least one bag engaging member. The bag engaging member is formed in a wall of the attachment member or, alternatively, is an insert that is located within an opening in a wall of the attachment member.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided to minimize the escape of fuel out of a fuel tank when a tank wall is penetrated by a bullet. In one embodiment, a pressure differential may be maintained between a pressure within a fuel tank cavity and another pressure outside the fuel tank cavity in order to minimize the loss of fuel upon penetration of the fuel tank. In another embodiment, a compressed rubber layer of fuel-reactive rubber may be provided which is adapted to be attached to a fuel tank wall and to swell upon contact with fuel in order to substantially seal a penetrated hole in the fuel tank wall.

Abstract: An envelope is disclosed for holding gas in a lighter-than-air aircraft. The envelope includes a shell having upper and lower hemispheres. The upper hemisphere has the shape of a hemisphere of a generally oblate spheroid defined by equatorial radii and a polar radius. The lower hemisphere has the shape of a hemisphere of a generally oblate spheroid defined by equatorial radii and a polar radius. The lower hemisphere is inverted compared to the upper hemisphere. The equatorial radii of the upper hemisphere are equal to the equatorial radii of the lower hemisphere. The upper hemisphere is joined with the lower hemisphere at their respective equators. The volume of the upper hemisphere is greater than the volume of the lower hemisphere. The height of the shell is less than the diameter of the shell at the joined equators.

Abstract: An apparatus for maintaining a bulk quantity of a beverage at a reduced temperature and for dispensing the beverage under pressure. The apparatus includes a housing with a lid and a layer of insulating material disposed in the interior of the housing, which is sized and adapted to receive a keg of beverage and a quantity of ice sufficient to maintain the beverage at a reduced temperature. A dispensing conduit is connected to the keg on one end with the other end being located exteriorly of the housing such that the beverage may be dispensed. At least a portion of the conduit is located in the passageway of an insulated conduit guide. Disposed on the housing is a support structure configured to support a canister of pressurized gas. A pressure conduit is connected between the keg and the canister of pressurized gas.

Abstract: The invention includes a novel profile for a container bottom. The bottom structure includes a domed central panel attached at its outside edge to a downwardly projecting substantially cylindrical inner leg portion. The inner leg portion is attached to a generally semi-circular nose portion. The outside of the nose portion is attached to an upwardly and outwardly inclined outer leg portion. The outer leg portion is attached to an outwardly inclined peripheral portion. The peripheral portion is attached to the lower end of the generally cylindrical sidewall portion. The improvement primarily involves the larger stand diameter, and altered dome circle radius and dome depth, which produces a container bottom profile yielding more consistent results in drop tests to determine resistance to bulging and reversals (single can and consumer package flat and angled drop tests) than prior art can bottoms.

Abstract: Vessels systems are disclosed which change their shape as a function of their environment. This can include adopting to the amount of fluid held by the drinkware or the surface upon which it resides. The drinkware is therefore designed well for reside on both flat and irregular surfaces. As mass is added or removed from a vessel portion, a support system provides features such as measure, signaling, increased stability, and associated entertainment value corresponding to such features. The support system can serve to lower the center of gravity of a vessel when it is relatively full compared to when it is relatively empty.

Abstract: A chassis comprising two or more chassis parts, said parts comprising sets of interconnection means; a closed space formed between said parts; and sealing means for sealingly connecting said parts, where said sealing means comprises light receiving window formed in said chassis, a light-sensitive glue; and a light guide formed within said chassis adapted for passing light from said light receiving window to said light-sensitive glue, said lightsensitive glue being provided between said parts, or between at least one of said parts and said light guide.

Abstract: A plastic container having a bowl or dish shape, in particular a flower pot, with an upper terminating area in the form of a circumferential channel profile that is open on the underside, adjoining an upper area of the container wall, which is guided outwardly and further downwardly towards a circumferential edge, wherein the channel profile is provided with cross sectional reinforcing connecting pieces, is embodied in a manner such that the connecting pieces are aligned diagonally at least in sections towards the channel profile so that cross sectional deformations and lateral stress can be absorbed elastically and resiliently without breakage.

Abstract: The invention comprises a drinking vessel for a liquids packaging product, the drinking vessel being adapted to engage with and seal the opening of a bottle. The drinking vessel incorporates a frangibly linked portion which is adapted to, (a) engage with the bottle when the drinking vessel is fitted to the bottle to seal the bottle, and to, (b) remain with the bottle when the drinking vessel is subsequently removed from the bottle. Preferably the frangibly linked portion which is adapted to engage with the bottle is in the form of a ring. In a second aspect the invention comprises a liquids packaging product incorporating at least one drinking vessel and at least one bottle adapted to engage with the drinking vessel.

Abstract: A liquid holding device includes a flexible cup having external threads and a flexible lid having internal threads for engaging the external threads of the flexible cup. The flexible lid includes an upward projecting member, and the flexible lid includes a depression. The flexible lid includes an aperture, and the aperture and the depression cooperate to allow the user to drink the liquid. The flexible lid includes slits to allow a straw to be placed through the flexible lid, and the flexible lid includes a peripheral lip for the internal threads.

Abstract: An improved spill-proof cup, such as a “sippy cup.” The sippy cup has an internal partition that is angled toward the mouth of the sippy cup to decrease the amount of tilt required to dispense the entirety of the liquid from the sippy cup, thus improving comfort for the infant using the sippy cup while also teaching good drinking habits that can be applied to an adult type cup.

Abstract: A container closure adapted to be used with a container to allow for the selected removal of the contents of the container. The container closure includes a body adapted to be mounted to the container, a flip-top cap, and a hinge used to couple the flip-top cap to the body. The flip-top cap is adapted to move from a closed position on the body to an open position away from the body.

Abstract: A medication dispenser provides automation to the steps of locating and acquiring medications or supplies to be administered to a patient. The medication dispenser includes one or more modules housing one or more compartmentalized drawers. Access to each drawer is controlled by a lockable door, and each the drawer may only be slid from the module housing the drawer in response to a signal. A series of lights direct the user to the appropriate drawer and the appropriate compartment of the relevant drawer to remove the appropriate medication or supply.

Abstract: An automatic pellets dispenser having a container that stores the pellets, an evacuation chamber which is provided at the bottom with a horizontally moving platform activated in cycles, forward and backward, which performs the function of a conveyor, by a DC gear motor and a mechanical system which converts the circular motion into linear motion of the platform. The motor is activated by a timer which provides the timing and the amount of the pellets dispensed. At one end of the evacuation chamber is provided an exit for the pellets and a flexible wall to retain the pellets located on top of the platform. The entire assembly is located on top of a support which in turn is located on a base board.

Abstract: A dispensing assembly includes a container and a strip. The container has an interior and an opening. The strip has a first end and a second end, and a portion of the strip is disposed in the interior of the container. The strip includes a plurality of packets connected in a series, and the plurality of packets include at least one filled packet that is filled with a medication. The plurality of packets includes an empty first packet at the first end. The strip extends at least in part through the opening of the container such that at least a portion of the first packet is disposed outside of the container to aid a user in grasping the strip.

Abstract: A sheet product dispenser includes a housing adapted to house sheet products therein, the housing having an arching wall, a first planar wall disposed in contact with the arching wall, and a second planar wall disposed in contact with the arching wall and the first planar wall; an opening disposed in the first planar wall or the second planar wall, the opening having a size sufficient to allow dispensing of the sheet products there-through; and an access panel forming a portion of the arching wall.

Abstract: A strip containing a prescription of individual dosages of medicine includes a plurality of packets connected in a series. The plurality of packets includes at least one filled packet that includes a plurality of medications. The strip has a first end, a second end, and an ending group. The ending group includes a subset of the plurality of packets and is adjacent the second end. An indicator is associated with the ending group, wherein the indicator can inform a user that the ending group is adjacent the second end of the strip.

Abstract: A medication dispenser provides automation to the steps of locating and acquiring medications to be administered to a patient. The medication dispenser includes an enclosure providing a secure environment for storing medications in multiple sized medication-storage bins. The medication storage bins are hung in storage racks located within the enclosure. A robot system is also provided within the enclosure for moving bins between the storage racks and a medication dispensing area. The medication dispensing area includes doors configured to open to define an opening for passing a selected bin through the enclosure. In some embodiments, the doors provide a variable-sized opening and, in some instances, the opening matches the size of a bin containing medications selected for dispensing.

Abstract: The invention concerns a delivery element for delivering a plurality of unsorted products to a subsequent apparatus, in particular an apparatus for separating the products, including a rotatably driveable turntable with which is associated a guide element arranged eccentrically to the turntables, which is distinguished by the fact that the guide element comprises a side wall which runs approximately parallel to a radially peripheral side wall extending perpendicularly from the turntable, both the turntable and the guide element being driven optionally in the same or opposite directions.

Abstract: A container (51) for storage and dispensing of fluids, comprising collapsible front (54) and rear walls (56) defining a chamber, having a gland (50) defining a fluid passage for allowing the passage of fluids into the chamber carried on the front wall (54) of the container (51). The gland (50) includes a sealing land (59) within the container for sealingly engaging a heat sealable membrane (61) along a continuous seal upon the application of heat through the rear wall (56) of the container. The sealing land (59) in a pre-sealed condition, includes at least one thermo-deformable projection (64) having a raised profile providing an initial melt zone of reduced area relative to the area of the sealing land.

Abstract: It is to provide a cheap liquid pouring nozzle having a one-way function for automatically closing an opening port at the same time of stopping the pouring of a packing material to surely prevent the penetration of air into a package bag, in which the detaching of a cap to the pouring nozzle is useless and the production is easy and the fusion-joining to a package bag main body is simple and sure, as well as a package bag using the same and a box for a package bag and a packaging structure. Such a nozzle is a liquid pouring nozzle constituted by fusion-joining its base end portion to an inner surface of a soft package bag main body at a side portion of the package bag main body through a sealant layer as an outermost layer, in which front and rear laminate films comprising a uniaxially oriented or biaxially oriented base film layer and sealant layers sandwiching it are fused to each other at a surrounding portion other than the base end at a posture of opposing one sealant layers to each other.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a devices, systems and methods for dispensing multiple-component flowable dental substances. In particular, the present invention is directed to device for dispensing at least one flowable dental substance, comprising at least one force transmitting member adapted to a) transmit a pushing force in a direction toward or opposite the substance and b) be gathered non-linearly. In particular, the present invention is directed to dispensing materials such as multiple-component dental materials used for making dental impressions.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing device includes a storage container and dome pump mechanism attached thereto for metered dispensing. A one-way valve is employed to pull liquid from the storage container into the dome for metering. An exit passageway serves as an output valve. Each time the dome pump housing is depressed, a substantially equal volume of fluid is dispensed from the container. To prevent accidental dispensing, the one-way valve in the dome pump remains normally open and unsealed to allow backflow of liquid back into the storage container pouch when pressure is placed on the dome. The user squeezes the dome and base plate together to seal the one-way valve to urge liquid out through the exit port for actual dispensing. Also, interior pouch force creates blackflow through the exit port back into the containment chamber to further prevent leakage.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing device includes a storage container and dome pump mechanism attached thereto for metered dispensing. A one-way valve is employed to pull liquid from the storage container into the dome for metering. An exit passageway serves as an output valve. Each time the dome pump housing is depressed, a substantially equal volume of fluid is dispensed from the container. To prevent accidental dispensing, the one-way valve in the dome pump remains normally open and unsealed to allow backflow of liquid back into the storage container pouch when pressure is placed on the dome. The user squeezes the dome and base plate together to seal the one-way valve to urge liquid out through the exit port for actual dispensing. The dome pump is integrally formed with a top portion of the exit pathway. Optionally, the base plate and bottom portion of the exit pathway are also integrally formed to facilitate manufacture and reduce costs of the pump while improving performance thereof.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser apparatus includes a container for housing a liquid, and a spout assembly for dispensing spouts of the liquid from the container. The spout assembly includes a stopping member for stopping dripping of the liquid after each dispensing, thereby allowing the spout assembly to face substantially toward a ground level to avoid splashing a user with liquids.

Abstract: Discharge device and discharge head. The invention relates to a discharge device (10) for discharging liquid medium, with a pump device (32) with a variable volume pump chamber (34), a discharge opening (54) for the liquid medium, a feed path (40) between the pump device (32) and the discharge opening (54), and an outlet valve (54, 62a) which is designed to open the discharge opening (54) as a function of the pressure in the feed path (40), and to a discharge head provided for this purpose. According to the invention, the discharge device or the discharge head has a gas-permeable and liquid-tight air outlet (80) which connects the pump chamber (34) or the feed path (40) to an external environment. For use at a required high limit pressure of the outlet valve.

Abstract: A dispenser including as its component elements: a fluid reservoir (1); a dispenser member (2), such as a pump or a valve, mounted on the reservoir by means of a fastener member (3); and at least one decorative covering element (34, 6, 7) associated with the reservoir (1), with the dispenser member (2), and/or with the fastener member (3), and a member (5, 6) that must be removed from the dispenser in order to actuate it, said element being characterized in that it comprises at least one biodegradable material.

Abstract: A bottle configured to dispense a liquid disposed therein upon the bottle being oriented in a generally upright or inverted manner. The bottle includes a reservoir configured to receive and store a liquid therein. Proximate the opening of the reservoir a pump head including nozzle are releasably secured thereto. An extraction tube has a first end operably connected to the pump head and a second end substantially disposed within the reservoir. The second end of the extraction tube has a first and second portion being of different lengths for assisting in the retrieval of the liquid disposed within the reservoir. An actuating lever is operably connected to the extraction tube. Valves are connected to the extraction tube to facilitate the operation of the bottle in either of the upright or inverted positions.

Abstract: A bulk foodstuff dispenser for dispensing predetermined amounts of foodstuff from a hopper. An auger is driven by a handle capable of movement in two directions, while a clutch allows movement of the auger in only one direction. The forward movement of the handle causes the auger to rotate and move foodstuff forward to be dispensed. The forward movement of the handle is predetermined by setting a stopper, thereby regulating the amount of rotation of the auger and thus determining the portion of foodstuff to be dispensed. A spring returns the handle to its at rest position, so that the dispensing process may be repeated from the same handle position. Gears between the handle and the auger allow the handle to be pulled in a more ergonomically sound way.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dispensing valve (2) for dispensing fluid from a container, comprising a central member (20) provided with a flexible membrane (22) having at least one slit (23), a flange (40) surrounding the central member for attaching the valve to the container and connecting means for connecting the central member to the flange, which connecting means comprise a material hinge (25). The valve is deformable from a closed position to a dispensing position upon application of pressure to the fluid in the container. The central member is further provided with a support (26) for the flexible membrane, which support is more rigid than the flexible membrane and extends towards the container in the secured position of the dispensing valve, wherein the material hinge directly couples the support to the flange.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser includes a container having a valved discharge outlet, the valve being actuable remotely by a screw cap of the container, which carries the valve stem. The valve stem is guided in usage during its linear travel between open and closed modes, the guidance being provided in the region of the discharge outlet by an apertured centre boss of a discharge grid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nozzle (1) for use in connection with the providing of a fluid material from a container, where the nozzle comprises a first nozzle base part (2), a nozzle tip part and a link (4) connecting the nozzle parts (2, 3). The link (4) has a first pivotal state and a second locked state when the link is under pressure by the material flow The link (4) has a first surface (8) and second surface (10), the surfaces being pivotally connected to each other, and where said surfaces (8, 10) are angled in relation to the longitudinal center axis of the nozzle. The invention also relates to a use of the nozzle (1).

Abstract: The invention generally relates to a refractory pouring tube for pouring a molten metal from one metallurgical vessel to another metallurgical vessel. The invention as well relates to a corresponding assembly, comprising such a pouring tube.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for folding cloth articles, such as bed sheets and the like, for stacking and storing by providing a rigid or semi rigid apparatus to be folded and incorporated with the folded sheets.

Abstract: A garment hanger for lingerie. The hanger includes a hook, an elongate body suspended below the hook and engaging members at the ends of the body. Each engaging member includes a one first leg flexibly connected at one end to the body and at the other end to a second leg. As a result the two legs and the body form an S-shape that acts as a spring to maintain tension in front display portion of the garment hung on the hanger. The engaging member also ensures that any excess material of the garment not forming part of the display portion is held out of view at the back.

Abstract: A narrow wrap of colorful cloth is helically wound end-to-end over a hanger body, including its upstanding central and downwardly sloping shoulder regions, but not covering the hanger swivel hook at the central region. A decorative yarn holds the wrap in place, being first secured near one end to the hanger swivel hook, and then being helically wound over one end shoulder region and out to proximate one hanger end and then being wound back over the shoulder and central regions substantially out to the other hanger end and back then to the central region. The yarn is then tied to the swivel hook. A thin padding preferably covers the hanger to underlie the wrap, but the swivel hook extends through a slit therein to be exposed. The ends of the tubular wrap are folded over and secured by the yarn to hide the hanger ends.

Abstract: A carrying system made up of at least two article carriers and straps that interconnect the two article carriers in a saddle bag fashion or alternatively a single carrier with two back pack straps or a single carrier with a narrower single shoulder strap. The strap configurations are removably attached to the carriers through a common interface that is accessible, convenient to lock and unlock and eliminates the danger of dangling unused strap or straps that are incorrectly attached. Provisions are made for carrying computers, hand held electronic devices, passports, writing supplies outer clothing, umbrellas, newspapers, magazines. Other provisions of a preferred embodiment include leather construction, reinforced corners and flaps, collapsing side panels, insignia, leather straps and buckles and all built on the aesthetic of the Western United States saddlebag motif.