Abstract: An electrical assembly includes a wiring device and an insert clip member that can be preassembled to provide quick connection to an electrical box, mud ring or other support structure having an aperture with a dimension to receive the clip member. The clip member can couple to the mounting screws of the working device and can be snapped into an aperture in a mud ring to align the screws with the threaded holes in the electrical box. The clip has a U-shape with outwardly projecting tabs that engage the aperture in the mud ring and inwardly extending tabs that engage the mounting screws of the wiring device. The tabs allow the mounting screws to be pressed into the clip in a sliding or ratcheting manner and allow the clip to snap into the aperture in the mud ring.

Abstract: A modular dike or barrier assembly includes straight and curved members that may be interconnected to form a barrier or dike wall surrounding a primary container. The members are hollow and include opposed side walls having integrally formed reinforcing ribs. The side walls extend at an acute angle relative to the base of the barrier to contain and redirect a surge flow directed toward the dike or barrier assembly. The interior surfaces of the side walls are closely spaced at locations spaced from the ribs and tend to abut for added wall reinforcement upon application of wall deflecting loads.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a refillable container system and to a method for assembly of this container system and in particular to a refillable container system in which, on the one hand, deterioration of the sealing properties caused by wear of the closure and, on the other hand, soiling of the cover and a resulting contamination of the refilled content with old and possibly already spoiled rests of the old content are avoided.

Abstract: A sealing sheet for use to close a container-defining sheet having a top surface comprising a given number of spaced apart cavities embossed therein, each of the cavities being upwardly opened and thus defining a container that is surrounded by a flange that is part of the top surface of the container-defining sheet. The sealing sheet includes a top layer having a lower surface covered with a pressure sensitive adhesive glue, and a bottom layer having an upper surface detachably fixed to the lower surface of the top layer by means of the pressure sensitive adhesive glue, the bottom layer being peelable from the lower surface of the top layer to allow fixation of the sealing sheet onto the top surface of the container-defining sheet in order to close the container.

Abstract: A drinking vessel that may be used as a bottle and as a travel mug is disclosed. The vessel comprises a cover assembly and a handle attached by a hinge to the cover assembly. The cover assembly comprises an upper layer and a lower layer, and a cover gear between the two layers, allowing the upper layer to rotate in response to the rotation of the handle, while the lower layer is fixed. When rotated, the handle rotates with it a pinion which engages with the ring of said cover gear only within a preset range, causing the upper layer to rotate. The upper layer of the cover assembly comprises a large opening, and the lower layer comprises a large opening and a small opening. When the two large openings are aligned, they serve as a bottle spout. When the upper layer is rotated and its large opening aligns with the small opening of the lower layer, their combination serve as a travel mug spout.

Abstract: The pressure control valve comprises a negative pressure valve and a positive pressure valve. The negative pressure valve comprises a negative pressure valve body, a valve retaining member and an engagement mechanism. The engagement mechanism comprises a support concave portion formed on the negative pressure valve body and a support protrusion formed on the valve retaining member and inserted into the support concave portion, which is formed to reduce the elastic deformation transferred to a second seating portion, when a first seating portion is pressed by a first seal portion to undergo elastic deformation.

Abstract: A self-locking package comprising a sleeve having a self-initializing locking tab and a slidable insert. The sleeve comprises a plurality of panels forming a substantially quadrilateral cross section. The locking tab extends between a top panel and a bottom panel and is offset from corners of the qudralateral. An insert for retaining an item is at least partially insertable within an opening of the sleeve and includes a notch formed in at least one portion of the perimeter of the insert, such that when the insert is properly inserted into the sleeve, the locking tab seats within the notch to substantially prevent relative movement between the insert and the sleeve.

Abstract: A preform for blow molding a plastic container, and the resulting container, with a flip-top closure includes a container portion and a flip-top closure base portion integrally molded with the container portion. The flip-top closure base portion includes an integrally molded first hinge structure for connecting the flip-top closure base portion to a second hinge structure on a flip-top closure top to create the flip-top closure for the container.

Abstract: Two embodiments of a molded plastic container/closure combination are described. Each can be structured to provide a child resistant opening feature and, optionally, a tamper-evident feature. In both embodiments, the closure has radially extending bayonets arranged around an outer skirt, which bayonets can be rotated into a position underlying semi-annular ribs in a beam molded integrally with the sidewall of the container. Rotation of the closure in the unlocking direction is opposed by a structure which requires depression of a release tab downwardly. In one embodiment, depression of the release tab requires that a frangible element first be fractured and removed from the container sidewall. In the second embodiment, depressing the release tab is made possible by a living hinge formed on one side of the release tab.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus for sublimating solid state precursors may include a container having a body, lid, and removable bottom, wherein the removable bottom is sealable to the body to seal the container when coupled to the body; a tray insertable into the container from a bottom of the container, the tray comprising: a gas permeable base to support a solid state precursor, the gas permeable base having a through hole disposed proximate the center of the gas permeable base; an outer ring disposed around an outer edge of the base and extending upwardly from the base, the outer ring configured to interface with the lid of the container; and an inner ring disposed within the through hole, the inner ring configured to interface with the lid of the container; an inlet disposed through the lid of the container; and an outlet disposed through the lid of the container.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cooking lid (1) for preventing liquids from boiling over, having at least one passage opening (4) to which a movable closure part (3) of a closure element (2) is assigned. In order to make available a cooking lid (1) that guarantees not only a controlled cooking process but also sufficient escape of steam, and also offers a possibility of adding ingredients or liquids during the cooking process, the invention provides that the closure part (3) is disposed so as to rotate.

Abstract: A closure assembly for closing an opening in a container includes a closure member including an engagement structure configured to engage the opening. A tether includes a connector portion, a first end, and a second end. The first end is coupled to the closure member and the second end is opposite the first end. A plurality of barbs are positioned at the second end of the tether, each of the plurality of barbs has a rigid construction. The plurality of barbs define a maximum splayed dimension to retain the closure member with respect to the opening. A movable joint couples each of the plurality of barbs to the second end. Each of the plurality of barbs is foldable about the respective movable joint so that the plurality of barbs define a dimension substantially smaller than the maximum splayed dimension to allow insertion through the opening.

Abstract: Described is a system for controlling the operation of a trash can lid that includes a shell for receiving trash, a lid assembly that covers a portion of the shell, and an actuator assembly that independently controls the rate in which the lid assembly moves with respect to the shell. Also provided is a system for improving the operation of a trash can that includes a lid assembly for covering a portion of a shell, an actuator assembly, a base assembly, and a hydraulic component. The hydraulic component controls the rate in which a portion of the lid assembly moves with respect to the shell. The system further includes an adjustable volume of space that is formed between the base assembly and the removable liner when the removable liner is coupled to the base assembly. The adjustable volume of space can be used to store deodorizers, insecticides, or the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wastebasket equipped with a roll vinyl pack. More specifically, for the purpose of simply and conveniently changing a roll vinyl pack installed in a wastebasket and maximizing the use of a space by preventing a space capable of storing garbage from being reduced because of the roll vinyl pack, the invention provides a wastebasket comprising: a body which has an upper end opened to accommodate garbage, and is formed with a space on an inner side thereof; a mounting unit which is formed on one side of the body, and is mounted with a roll vinyl pack; and a hook which is installed on the bottom surface of the body in order to guide a vinyl bag taken out of the roll vinyl pack so that the guided bag is unfolded on the body.

Abstract: The present invention broadly comprises a garbage can including a can portion with an open top and a lid with a bag ring pivotally attached to the lid and arranged to pivot onto and off the upper rim. Also included is a pedal assembly attached to a riser that moves the lid off the container when the pedal is depressed. A damper is fixedly attached to the outer surface of the container bottom wall and operatively attached to the riser. In a preferred embodiment, when the pedal is released, the damper prevents the riser from falling freely thereby causing the lid to close slowly.

Abstract: A container comprises a receptacle defining a space where the receptacle comprises a wall having a draft. A divider is mounted to the receptacle such that the divider rotates between a first position and a second position such that when the divider is in the first position the space defines a single space and when the divider is in the second position the divider defines two spaces. In another embodiment a divider is mounted to the receptacle such that the divider translates between a first position and a second position such that when the divider is in the first position the space defines a single space and when the divider is in the second position the divider defines two spaces.

Abstract: A tank especially suitable for use as a fuel or oxidizer tank in spacecraft is divided into two tank spaces by a membrane. A liquid is stored on one side of the membrane and a pressure gas is stored on the other side of the membrane. The pressure gas is to drive the liquid out of the tank. The membrane is made of a polymer material and is held by a spring ring in a recess on the outer wall of the tank. The spring ring has a substantially C-shaped cross-section to exert elastic spring holding forces on the membrane in the recess.

Abstract: Disclosed is natural gas or oil chemical injection system that includes at least one of a stand for a chemical storage tank, and a cover for a containment/spillage tank positioned under the chemical storage tank.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tableware system wherein tableware items are operably coupled to magnets for magnetically coupling the tableware items to a table top or placemat, such that the tableware items stay in place on the placemat or table top due to magnetic attraction between the magnets of the tableware items and metallic members disposed in the table top or placemat.

Abstract: A temperature changing container includes a plurality of walls joined to form an enclosure which seals contents of the enclosure within the walls. One of the walls includes a depression extending into the enclosure. Upon activation, chemicals at least partially disposed within the depression change temperature.

Abstract: There is disclosed a refrigerator including a vacuum space formed between an outer case and an inner case to improve an insulation function thereof, which includes an inner case that defines an exterior appearance of a storage space, an outer case spaced apart a predetermined distance from the inner case, a vacuum space provided between the inner case and the outer case, with being maintained vacuum, to insulate the inner case from the outer case, a plurality of spacers for supporting the inner case and the outer case space that are spaced apart from each other, and a radiation blocking film provided in the vacuum space, spaced apart from the inner case and the outer case.

Abstract: There is disclosed a refrigerator including an inner case that defines an exterior appearance of a storage space, with a communication hole formed therein, an outer case spaced apart a predetermined distance from the inner case, with a communication formed at a position corresponding to the communication hole of the inner case, a vacuum space provided between the inner case and the outer case, with being maintained vacuum, to insulate the inner case from the outer case, and a connection pipe passing through the vacuum space, to connect the communication hole of the inner case and the communication hole of the outer case with each other.

Abstract: There is disclosed a refrigerator including an inner case that defines an exterior appearance of a storage space, an outer case spaced apart a predetermined distance from the inner case, a vacuum space provided between the inner case and the outer case, with being maintained vacuum, to insulate the inner case from the outer case, and a porous filter filled in the vacuum space to restrain conductivity generated by gas existent in the vacuum space.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a pressure adjustment device that passes through an inner case and an outer case such that the inside and outside of the refrigerator communicate with each other, and the pressure adjustment device is opened and closed according to opening and closing of a door so as to remove a pressure difference between the inside and outside of the refrigerator, thereby facilitating opening of the door.

Abstract: A resin container includes a main body in which a bottom plate, a cylindrical body portion, and a ceiling plate are integrally molded, and a pipe which is inserted into the main body through an outlet port opened on the ceiling plate. The main body includes a recessed portion which is formed on the bottom plate, of which center is not located on a virtual axis line extending from a center of the outlet port in a container height direction, and a gutter-shaped groove portion which is formed on the bottom plate and reaches the recessed portion. The pipe is curved from an upper end to a lower end, and the lower end of the pipe is pressed against a boundary between an inner circumferential surface of the recessed portion at a side opposite to a side of the outlet port and a bottom surface of the recessed portion.

Abstract: A method of making a can assembly includes double-seaming a double-countersink metal end onto a can body and reforming the double-countersink metal end so as to effectively yield a single-countersink metal end of smaller diameter. In the process, the region of the can body adjacent the metal end becomes necked-in. The method can be applied to make a stackable three-piece can in which the reformed smaller-diameter metal end will fit within a double-seam of a metal end attached to the opposite end of the can body.

Abstract: A device housing includes a main body, a metallic layer, and a paint layer. The main body defines a first surface and a second surface adjacent to each other. The metallic layer is formed on the first surface, and the paint layer is formed on the second surface. The device housing further defines a groove between the first surface and the second surface to separate the metallic layer and the paint layer. An apparatus for making the device housing is also described.

Abstract: The present invention describes a method for producing a leak-tight vessel for holding a gas and/or liquid, comprising the steps of winding a heat-sealable thermoplastic barrier strip around a removable mandrel in such a way that each strip fragment overlaps with a substantially parallel strip fragment over at least a lateral overlapping distance, consolidating the overlapping strip fragments so as to form a gas and/or liquid tight layer, winding a fibrous material around the gas and/or liquid tight layer, thereby leaving an opening large enough for removing the mandrel. The invention also describes a leak-tight vessel produced in this way.

Abstract: One exemplary embodiment may be a latch for a hydroprocessing vessel. The latch may include an elongated substantially cylindrical shaft, a helical pawl coupled to the elongated substantially cylindrical shaft, and a grip coupled to the elongated substantially cylindrical shaft. Usually, the grip forms a polygon having at least three sides and adapted to be engaged by a tool.

Abstract: A receiving element constructed within a container, the receiving element having a body with a first end and a second end wherein the body is formed from a plurality of separate pieces configured into an annular arrangement in a tension fit in a neck of the container. A passage formed in the body from the first end of the body to the second end of the body creates a cavity and an internal surface having a groove for receiving a locking element.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention includes a device comprising a first base proximate a first end of a handgrip, and a first wall-engaging component extending from the first base. The first wall-engaging component includes a first trunk having a bottom end connected to the first base, and a first pair of elongated barbs connected to a top end of the first trunk. The first barbs extend from the top end of the first trunk and towards the first base. A second base is proximate a second end of the handgrip, and a second wall-engaging component extends from the second base. The second wall-engaging component includes a second trunk having a bottom end connected to the second base, and a second pair of elongated barbs connected to a top end of the second trunk. The second barbs extend from the top end of the second trunk and towards the second base.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for removing one item of media at a time from an item of media container. The apparatus includes a movable element locatable in an abutting relationship with an elected item of media in a media container and disposed to vibrating against the elected item of media to permit the elected item of media to be subsequently be removed alone from the container.

Abstract: A dispenser for sanitary tissue products comprises a generally flat base and a body extending from the generally flat base. The body has a center of gravity having a vertical axis running therethrough and defines a dispensing opening through a wall thereof. The dispensing opening is fully positioned on one side of the vertical axis and is defined through a portion of the body that is generally opposite to a portion of the generally flat base.

Abstract: A dispenser for sanitary tissue products comprises a body comprising a first foot and a second foot. The first foot and the second foot are configured to contact or rest on a support surface. The dispenser comprises a dispensing opening defined in the body at a position intermediate the first foot and the second foot. The dispensing opening faces the support surface.

Abstract: A dispenser for sanitary tissue products comprises a generally cylindrical shell comprising a portion extending radially outward from a perimeter of the generally cylindrical shell. The portion defines a dispensing opening. The dispenser comprises a refill sleeve positioned at least partially within the shell and that is configured to receive a plurality of sanitary tissue products. The refill sleeve defines an opening therein at least partially aligned with the dispensing opening.

Abstract: A system (100) for dispensing a plurality of products provided initially in a package (50) is disclosed that includes a dispensing device having laterally opposed side walls (18A, 18B), a lower deck (16) connecting the opposing side walls and including at least one guide surface, and an upper deck (14) upon which a package is placed. The products are dispensed from within the package onto the lower deck where the guide surface assists the products to roll linearly from a rear end to a front end of the dispensing device. The dispensing system may include an opening tool (40) associated with the dispensing device and arranged to open the package when the package is moved longitudinally on the upper deck. The dispensing system may include a restocking indicator (290). The dispensing device may further include a structure on its rear end section to facilitate the dispensing of products.

Abstract: A dispenser is provided that includes a base and a container. The container is positioned above the base for holding articles to dispensed, such as candy. The base includes a channel in communication with the container to dispense the articles. The channel has, near a first end, an internal opening for receiving the articles held in the container and an external opening near the opposing end for dispensing the articles. An advancement mechanism, such as an auger, for example, is located within the channel for moving the articles from the internal opening of the channel to the external opening of the channel. At least one gear, driven by a motor, is connected to the advancement mechanism for moving the advancement mechanism in response to the activation of the motor. A stir stick is attached to at least one side of the at least one gear and extends upward from the base and into the container at a position adjacent the internal opening of the channel.

Abstract: A dispensing system for dispensing gowns generally includes a front member and a back member defining an enclosure for holding multiple folded gowns. The folded gowns each comprise a unique folding pattern, where the folding pattern of each gown is configured to provide a user access to a neck and shoulder portion of the gown after unfolding a single fold of the folded the gown. The front member of the system comprises an opening configured to facilitate removal of a single one of the gowns at a time from the enclosure through the opening. The system may also include an angled portion configured to support the gowns in the enclosure at an angle relative to a horizontal plane when the system is coupled to a vertical surface. As such, the system may have a depth dimension that is less than a depth dimension of the gowns in the system.

Abstract: Individual portions of ice cream are dispensed from a bulk container. A motor drives a lead screw, to expand a scissor linkage and drive a dispensing head against the bulk container. Pressure applied to the container causes it to collapse and discharge ice cream from an outlet. The lead screw is orthogonal with the movement of the dispensing head and the axis of collapse of the container. The container, motor and lead screw are carried on a drawer which is slidably mounted in a refrigerated housing. Pressure is monitored to regulate operation of the motor. An encoder controls the motor for a specific portion size.

Abstract: A refrigeration appliance with a water dispenser includes a refrigerated cabinet having a dispenser area, a cabinet water inlet in the refrigerated cabinet connectable to a premises water line, and a cold water storage tank in the refrigerated cabinet. The tank has a tank body, an inlet for admitting water into the tank body supplied via the cabinet water inlet, and an outlet for providing water via a dispensing conduit to a dispenser in the dispenser area. The inlet includes a venturi portion for creating a reduced pressure within the tank body via flow of water into the cold water storage tank. The reduced pressure is in communication with the dispensing conduit via the outlet so that, after dispensing operation is completed, water remaining in the dispensing conduit is drawn toward the tank body. The tank body may include an evacuation chamber open to atmosphere, and a float valve may be provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispensing container, comprising: —an elongate frame with a first end and a second and; and —an elongate reservoir extending between the first end and the second end of the frame; wherein the reservoir comprises: —a foldable wall which is connected at a first end thereof to the frame close to the first end of the frame for rotation around a longitudinal axis of the frame by means of an operating element, and which is connected non-rotatably to the frame at a second end thereof; and —a dispensing opening close to the first end of the frame.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for storing and dispensing a product and methods of making the apparatus and methods of assembling the apparatus. In one embodiment is a latch system for a two-component, side-by-side cartridge apparatus in which each cartridge is sealed by a compatibly configured piston. Traversal of the piston over the latch forms a sealed filling end.

Abstract: A device for dispensing a heated liquid, such as a hot melt adhesive, includes a vertically oriented mounting plate; a melter subassembly including an adhesive manifold, a heater, and a pump adapted to dispense the heated liquid; a control subassembly adapted to control one or more components of the melter subassembly; and a subassembly cover coupled to the mounting plate for movement between an open condition and a closed condition. The subassembly cover thermally insulates the melter assembly from the control assembly when in the closed condition.

Abstract: A system includes a base, a melter, and a heater. The base defines a basin with an outlet connected to the basin. The melter is above the base and has an upper end for receiving hot melt pellets and a lower end adjacent to the basin so that hot melt liquid can flow from the melter through the basin to the outlet. The heater is attached to at least one of the base and the melter, and the melter is releasably attached to at least one of the base and the heater.

Abstract: A cell phone cover includes a compartment comprising an external bulge located on the rear wall of the housing. The compartment is adapted to contain a canister of pepper spray oriented so that the longitudinal axis of the canister is transverse to the long edge of the cell phone and is offset towards the top edge of the cell phone. The rearward and longitudinal orientation of the pepper spray canister compartment enables the compartment to act as a prop to incline the screen toward the user when the cell phone is placed on a table with the screen in a “portrait” orientation. The rearward and longitudinal orientation of the pepper spray canister also enables the compartment to act as a kickstand when the cell phone is placed on a table with the screen in the “landscape” orientation.

Abstract: A dispenser includes a replaceable liquid container. A nozzle cap is arranged to at least partly enclose a foam pump during storage, transport and use of the replaceable liquid container. The nozzle cap is integral with the replaceable liquid container and is displaceable in the first direction so as to activate the foam pump in said first direction. The first end surface of the nozzle cap includes a dispensing opening aligned with the foam pump through which a quantity of liquid in the form of a foam is discharged upon activation of the foam pump.

Abstract: A batter dispenser and a method of using the batter dispenser are provided. The batter dispenser includes a lower body, an upper body detachably connected to the lower body, and a dispenser member detachably connected to the upper body, the dispenser member including a first nozzle configured to control the flow of batter therethrough. The method includes placing a dry-mix ingredient of a batter into the lower body, adding a liquid ingredient of the batter to the dry-mix ingredients, assembling the batter dispenser by connecting the lower body, the upper body, and the dispensing member, shaking the batter dispenser to mix the dry-mix ingredient and the liquid ingredient to form the batter, and squeezing the upper body to cause batter to flow out of batter dispenser.

Abstract: A method and a device for dispensing multiple portions of a fluid, the fluid being stored in a container comprising a port and a flexible dispensing tube having an inlet and an outlet, the inlet being integrally sealed to the port and visco-elastic valve is mounted in the outlet. The method comprising a compression step and a step of terminating compression wherein the method comprises a further step implemented at the end of the compression step of releasing the pressure in the tube portion between the first tube portion and the valve.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed at a bulk material dispenser for dispensing bulk material stored in a container. In one form, the dispenser responds to an axial force applied along its longitudinal axis and dispenses a measured dose of the bulk material. In another form, the dispenser responds to a rotational force applied about its longitudinal axis and dispenses a measured dose of the bulk material. The dispenser includes a doser, which determines the amount of the bulk material to dispense, and a doser cover, which is movable between loading and dispensing positions. When in the loading position, the doser cover is positioned so that the bulk material can enter, but cannot exit, the doser. When in the dispensing position, the doser cover is moved so that the bulk material can exit the doser and be dispensed.

Abstract: A fluid container spray device having a trigger lock mechanism with trigger tabs extending outwardly from the trigger and cleats extending inwardly from a moveable shroud. The cleats obstruct the tabs when the shroud is in a trigger lock position. A lever extending from beneath the shroud can be depressed, thereby moving the shroud from the trigger lock position to a trigger release position. The movement of the shroud to the trigger release position moves the connected cleats from their obstructive position to a position out of the trigger tabs' path of movement, thereby permitting use of the trigger to pump fluid from the container. The shroud is biased toward the trigger lock position. Thus, release of the container by the user restores the locked configuration, thereby preventing use by children.