Abstract: A sealed floating roof for a storage tank, comprising a frame and roof panels, in which the frame provides a guide for directing an automatic welder along said structure to allow for automated welding of the roof panels to the frame, and a method of forming such a roof.

Abstract: A floating body which is accommodated in a float chamber of a floating roof of a floating roof-type tank includes a main body made of a metal in which an opening is formed in at least one location and which has an internal space, and a lid made of a metal which covers the opening and has an edge portion attached to the opening by a seaming. Between the opening and the edge portion, a first gap which allows a communication between an external space and the internal space of the main body, and permits a movement of an approach and separation between the main body and the lid is provided, and a first contact portion which blocks the first gap when the lid is closest to the main body is provided.

Abstract: An easy open lid that comprises a top plate, a score line, a tongue, a rivet, a deboss, a tab, a top score line and a pull-strip. On the top plate there is a score line to surround the periphery of the tongue. But the score line does not close and remains open for a portion. Thus, an opening is formed when the tab is pulled for the tongue to rupture the score line. The open end of the tongue extends with a pull-strip that has a deboss. Similarly, there is a top score line to surround the periphery of the pull-strip. There is a tab on the top of the tongue and fixed by a rivet. When the tongue ruptures the score line to form an opening, the tab is pulled for the pull-strip to rupture the top score line.

Abstract: A latch and catch assembly is provided to secure two or more components together in a locked or closed position. In one embodiment, the assembly includes a catch and a tensile member connected to a latch, wherein the assembly is moveable between an open position and a closed position. The catch includes a lip configured to engage a recess formed in the latch when the assembly is in the closed configuration. In a further embodiment, the latch includes a pull-tab extending from the latch, wherein the pull-tab is configured to enable the user to move the assembly between the open position and the closed position. In another embodiment, the catch has a wider proximal portion which tapers to a narrower distal portion, such that the catch has a “V”-shaped planform.

Abstract: A pressure vessel includes: a body comprising a cylindrical section; and a skirt comprising a hip, a leg, and a restraint. The hip formed with or attached to the body and has a profile for receiving an upper portion of the leg. The profile is oversized relative to the leg upper portion, thereby defining a radial clearance between the hip and the leg to account for thermal cycling of the body. The restraint fastens the hip and the leg while allowing limited movement between the hip and the leg to account for the thermal cycling.

Abstract: The invention is directed to 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 basically comprises 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 containers defined in the same.

Abstract: In one aspect, reusable containers are described herein which, in some embodiments, can mitigate one or more disadvantages of prior packaging addressing related products of varying functionality. In some embodiments, a reusable container described herein comprises a plurality of related products of varying functionality, a handle and a plurality of receptacles, each receptacle having a construction dedicated to a single one of the related products, the construction sufficiently identifying the functionality of the single product to direct correct placement of the single product in the receptacle after removal and use of the single product by a user.

Abstract: A mounting configuration is provided for a fluid tank. The mounting configuration may have a base member forming a generally flat mounting surface and being configured to engage a machine frame. The mounting configuration may also have a first bracket with a base end and a distal end, and a second bracket with a base end and a distal end. The base ends of the first and second brackets may be connected to the generally flat mounting surface of the base member. The first and second brackets may be spaced apart from each other to receive the fluid tank therebetween, and at least one of the first and second brackets may have a protrusion configured to engage the fluid tank and retain the fluid tank against the generally flat mounting surface of the base member.

Abstract: A system for enabling securing devices configured to hold fuels, such as gas cylinders, to frames is provided. The system includes an isolator fastened to the device configured to hold fuel and a strap that is attached to the frame. The isolator includes barriers on either side that prevent longitudinal slipping of the strap and ridges disposed between the barriers, which create cushioning between the strap and the device configured to hold fuel.

Abstract: A baffle system for guiding fuel stored within a fuel tank is disclosed. The baffle system may include first and second baffle walls. Each of the first and second baffle walls may be formed from inner, intermediate, and outer portions. Each inner portion may extend from the respective intermediate portion. Each outer portion may extend from the respective intermediate portion, with an angle at a junction of the outer and intermediate portions being between approximately 120 degrees and 150 degrees. The first and second baffles walls may form a partially-closed volume with the first and second inner and intermediate portions, where the partially-closed volume may be configured to retain fuel guided into the volume by the first and second outer portions.

Abstract: The interior of a storage tank is filled with a storage composite and one cylindrical rib is positioned on each of the lower surface and the upper surface of partitions to project therefrom. Funnel-shaped end spacers have a large-diameter tube portion for engaging with and connecting to the cylindrical ribs on the upper and lower surfaces of the partitions, and a small-diameter tube portion having a smaller diameter than the large-diameter tube portion. Both ends of cylindrical connecting spacers engages with the small-diameter tube portion of a pair of end spacers, and the length of one side of a partition is S, the diameter of the section in which the cylindrical rib engages the large-diameter tube is set within the range of 0.40S to 0.95S. Multiple levels of horizontal connected units are provided, and end spacers and connecting spacers are interposed between the horizontal connected units of multiple levels.

Abstract: A fluid tank is disclosed for use with a machine. The fluid tank may have a plurality of walls connected to each other to substantially enclose a volume, and a sump connected to at least one of the plurality of walls at a location gravitationally lower than the volume formed by the plurality of walls. The fluid tank may also have a plurality of different ports disposed within the sump at different gravitational levels.

Abstract: A fluid tank is disclosed for use with a machine. The fluid tank may have a plurality of walls connected to each other to substantially enclose a volume. The fluid tank may also have a fill spout with a generally cylindrical shape and an external open end. The fill spout may be attached to at least one of the plurality of walls at only one axial side such that a majority of a periphery of the cylindrical shape is exposed to the atmosphere.

Abstract: A container is provided having a base and a flexible rim having an opening. The base is sized to fit through the opening. A collapsible sidewall extends between the base and the rim. The sidewall is collapsible so that the base may pass through the opening to invert the container and allow adjustments to the shape of the container to fit in small areas such as other containers or tight locations where many standard containers cannot fit.

Abstract: Provided are plate designs that enable a user to hold a plate in one hand, together with a drinking cup in the same hand. The subject designs find use in various situations in which a user desires to hold a plate and a drinking cup simultaneously. The subject designs also find use in various situations in which a user desires to hold a plate securely, in the presence or absence of a drinking cup.

Abstract: A medicine feeding device is configured by providing a first rotor 23 that rotates around a first shaft 24, a second rotor 35 that rotates around a second shaft, a partition wall 18 extending from the second rotor 35 towards the first rotor 23, a medicine discharge port 73 provided on the outside of the second rotor 35, a medicine guide section 65 located in the downstream of a movement section 37 in the medicine transport direction, and a height regulator 41 disposed between the movement section 37 and medicine guide section 65. In addition, the width regulator 52 that is disposed between the medicine guide section 65 and the height regulator 41 is further provided. Also, the medicine counting device is further provided with a medicine detection means 70 for detecting a medicine that is supplied from the medicine discharge port 73, and a counting means (central control unit 83) for counting the medicines based on the detection by the medicine detection means 70.

Abstract: A pet waste bag dispenser includes a housing defining an interior compartment and having at least one opening in communication with the interior compartment. A pair of positioning plates is located within the interior compartment of the housing and is configured to position at least one box containing rolled pet waste bags relative to the opening such that the rolled pet waste bags can be dispensed through the opening in the housing. The pair of positioning plates is also configured to position a plurality of stacked pet waste bags relative to the opening such that stacked pet waste bags can be dispensed through the opening in the housing.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods in which a sheet product dispenser comprises a front cover moveably coupled with a housing back, and an overfill prevention protrusion disposed in an internal storage space defined by the front cover and housing back. The interior storage space is configured to hold a plurality of stacked sheets. The front cover and/or the housing back includes an opening for dispensing the plurality of sheets. The overfill prevention protrusion is configured to gradually interfere with the plurality of stacked sheets from fitting in the interior storage space. For example, the protrusion may be configured to prevent the plurality of stacked sheet from stacking in a linear fashion (e.g., in a fashion parallel to a wall of the housing back).

Abstract: An automated vending machine that can be selectively configured to include one or several temperature zones. A single refrigeration system and universal interior allows easy and economical assembly into a one, two, or three temperature zone machine. Thermal breaks and dividers are used to partition zones, when needed. The basic vending machine cabinet, dispensers, and controls are not changed between configurations. In one aspect, a universal air duct can be used for all three configurations, with minor changes.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide an internal container that is composed of a laminated sheet containing a metal foil layer that is resistant to degradation such as corrosion even if immersed in the content to be put in the container, an aerosol container for multiple fluid discharge provided therewith, and a multiple fluid discharge aerosol product. [Solution] A multiple fluid discharge type aerosol product (10) comprises: an outer container (11); an intermediate container (12) flexible enough to be inserted into the outer container; an internal container (13) flexible enough to be inserted into the intermediate container; and an aerosol valve (14) (hereinafter, valve) for closing the openings of these containers. The aerosol product independently stores and discharges two kinds of contents.

Abstract: A liquid storage and delivery apparatus utilizing a canister or container which holds a flexible diaphragm supported by a frame. The frame biases the flexible diaphragm against the inner wall of the container and allows expansion and contraction of the diaphragm in certain direction. A seal creates a substantially air tight space within the canister to allow directed pressurized gas to motivate the movement of the diaphragm within the canister. A lid or fitting supports a collapsible bag carrying a liquid within a second space within the canister such that movement of the flexible diaphragm against the collapsible bag forces or squeezes liquid from the same for use.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing apparatus includes a fluid reservoir and a dispensing assembly. The dispensing assembly includes a housing and a deformable member that define a metering chamber that is configured to receive a predetermined volume of fluid from the fluid reservoir. The deformable member is deformed from a rest position to an eject position and the deformation causes the volume of the metering chamber to change which results in a change in fluid pressure within the metering chamber. An increase in the fluid pressure within metering chamber causes a predetermined volume of fluid within the metering chamber to be ejected and a decrease in the fluid pressure within the metering chamber causes fluid to be drawn into the metering chamber from the reservoir.

Abstract: A wearable snack and beverage storing and dispensing and body cooling and heating container, generally configured, in its preferred embodiment in a spiral design, formed tubing, having a central reservoir with spiral tubing integrally extending therefrom, having a filling area at one end, with a dispensing valve at its opposite end. The device is shaped and contains inherent memory to fit directly upon the head of the user. Alternative embodiments include a flapped and fingered wrap that fits upon the head, and other embodiments include spiral tubing that may fit upon the wrist, arm, leg, or other body parts. Various other novelty items and accessories may be applied to the reservoir and its tube shaped member.

Abstract: A foam assembly connectable to a liquid container includes a main pump body, a resiliently deformable piston dome, an air chamber, a liquid chamber, a mixing zone and a porous member. The main pump body has an exit nozzle with the porous member therein. The air chamber and the liquid chamber are each defined by the piston dome and the main pump body. The liquid chamber has a liquid inlet valve and a liquid outlet valve. The mixing zone is in flow communication with the air chamber and the liquid chamber. The volume of the air chamber and the liquid chamber are each dependent on the position of piston dome and during an activation stroke the piston moves from the at rest position to the depressed position and responsively the volume of the air chamber and the volume of the liquid chamber are reduced.

Abstract: A dispenser provides improved access to the interior contents of a container. A re-sealable floor may be hinged or threaded allowing repeated opening and closing of the floor to access, for example, contents that remain within the container that are otherwise not dispensed from an opening opposite the floor.

Abstract: A dispenser (20) has a container body (22), a closure valve assembly (24), and a cap. The closure valve assembly has: a seat (100) having an opening (122); a valve element (90); and a plurality of radially inwardly directed petals (106). The valve element is shiftable between: an open position depressed clear of the opening; and a closed position closing the opening. The petals support the valve element with flex spring bias toward the closed position. The cap has: a closed condition depressing the valve element to the valve element's open position; and an open condition disengaged from the valve element.

Abstract: The present disclosure, in one embodiment, relates to a dispenser including a dispense assembly having a head assembly, and also including a collapsible liner that contains a material to be dispensed, the liner detachably secured to the dispense assembly with the head assembly in fluid communication with the liner, wherein the material in the liner is dispensed out the liner and through the head assembly.

Abstract: A finger trigger spray cap actuator for use in conjunction with a mounting cup on an aerosol container including a base having an integral collar, a finger trigger support; a finger trigger hingedly connected to the trigger support, and a finger grip depending from the finger trigger and extending radially beyond the outer circumference of the collar. The present invention also relates to a method of manufacturing the finger trigger spray cap assembly including integrally molding a base portion and finger trigger portion as a single unit about a living hinge.

Abstract: Apparatus for delivering a fluid to a location includes a means for supplying fluid connected to a reservoir. The reservoir has a variable volume and includes an outlet via which fluid may be delivered to the location.

Abstract: A welded-in spout for connecting to a container, in particular for connecting to two foil walls of a plastic container includes a neck having a pouring channel with a vertical longitudinal central axis; two outer side surfaces joined with the neck, wherein each outer side surface is provided with an interior side wall; a plurality of stiffening webs extending between the interior side walls; a plurality of corner transitions between the side walls and each of the stiffening webs, wherein each corner transition has a contour between a first straight line representing an extension of one of the interior side walls and a second straight line formed by a surface of one of the stiffening webs; and wherein the contour of at least one of the corner transitions for stabilizing the welded-in spout during an ultrasonic welding-in process has a curvature of less than 10/mm.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sliding nozzle plate (composite sliding nozzle plate) (2) for use in a sliding nozzle device for adjusting an outflow amount of molten metal from a molten metal vessel. The sliding nozzle plate (2) comprises a sliding nozzle plate body and a tubular member (3) formed with a flange (3a) and attached to a bore (through-hole (1c?)) of the sliding nozzle plate body, and satisfies the following conditional formulas (1) and (2): ?B??I?5??(1); and ?B??R?4??(2), where: ?B is a diameter (mm) of the bore of the sliding nozzle plate body; ?I is an outer diameter (mm) of the flange of the tubular member; and ?R is an outer diameter (mm) of the non-flange portion of the tubular member. The composite sliding nozzle plate is capable of preventing displacement of the tubular member and molten metal penetration into a joint between the tubular member and the sliding nozzle plate body.

Abstract: Principles of the present disclosure contemplate use of a flexible sleeve to aid in donning and doffing garments, for example compression garments. The compression garment may be rolled around the sleeve via an eversion process. The compression garment may be unrolled from the sleeve and onto a limb via a reverse eversion process. Likewise, the compression garment may be unrolled from around a limb and onto the sleeve via an eversion process. By utilizing an eversion-based approach, compression garments may be donned and/or doffed more quickly and easily.

Abstract: A retractor carrying device is configured to carry a portable device. In one embodiment, the retractor carrying case includes a carrying case defining a pouch configured to receive the portable device through an opening in the carrying case. The retractor carrying case also includes a retractor assembly coupled to the carrying case and a tensile closure mechanism. The retractor assembly is configured to tether the portable device to the carrying case. The tensile closure mechanism is configured to extend across the opening in the carrying case to selectively retain the portable device in the pouch of the carrying case.

Abstract: A tool box includes a box body having a top cover and a bottom cover which are pivoting on each other, two foldable sets which are both assembled to the top cover and the bottom cover, at least one positioning base is assembled between the two foldable sets. Under this arrangement, the positioning base can be rotated outward relative to the bottom cover by the operation of the two foldable sets. Therefore, the user can pull out the tool bit from the positioning base directly without bending up the tool bit by the finger thereof at first.

Abstract: A belt mounted sleever bar holder includes a belt receiving member of flexible material formed into a belt receiving loop and designed to receive a belt therethrough so as to securely hold the belt receiving member on a belt. A metal mounting plate is fixedly attached to an outer surface of the belt receiving member and an L-shaped metal sleever bar receiving member with a substantially vertically oriented arm and a substantially horizontally oriented arm is pivotally attached parallel with an outer surface of the mounting plate for limited rotary movements of the vertical arm relative to the mounting plate. The horizontally oriented arm includes a sleever bar receiving opening therethrough.

Abstract: The weapon holder for a hunter's lap does not only provide a convenient holder for supporting a rifle, shotgun, or bow but can also support a crossbow. The weapon holder is comprised of a pair of identical mounds (Bosoms) each of which is adapted to be secured to an individual's thigh. The identical mounds temporarily maintain a weapon firmly between the cleavage of those identical mounds. The weapon holder includes a pair of identical weapon holding thigh straps that attach to a hunter's thigh while the hunter is in a sitting position. The weapon holder allows for the liberation of the hunter's hands while at the same time keeping the weapon in a readily accessible position when game appears. The weapon can be quickly and quietly removed for firing.

Abstract: The small game carriage includes an elongated tube having an inner diameter at least the size of the head of small game to be carried. An elongated slot, running parallel to the longitude of the tube, is formed through the wall of the tube. The width of the slot is wide enough to accommodate the neck of small game to be carried, but is too small for the head of the taken game to pass radially through the slot. The slot has a terminus near the end of the tube to stop small game from sliding out the bottom of the small game carrier and prevent spreading of the slot near the bottom of the tube. A reinforcing ring may be used near the top of the tube to reduce spreading of the slot near the top of the tube.

Abstract: A storage and retrieval apparatus for objects with looped openings, the apparatus being flexible and made of metal, the apparatus characterized in having first and second arms, the first and second arms each having an upper end and each having a lower end, the apparatus having a body with first and second ends, the first end of the body connecting with the lower end of the first arm, the second end of the body connecting with the lower end of the second arm, the body having a shape, the shape of the body urging the first and second arms toward each other with a first spacing therebetween, the upper end of the first arm defining a first tip, the upper end of the second arm defining a second tip, the first tip and the second tip forming a space wider than the first spacing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a roof box 1 for mounting to a vehicle. The roof box 1 includes a securing mechanism 10 that enables the top section 2 of the box 1 to be secured to the base section 3 of the box 1 via a single locking point and which urges the top section 2 from the base section 3 when the roof box 1 securing mechanism 10 is opened allowing the user access to lift the top section 2 open.

Abstract: A retention dock device may include a body and one or more clamping assemblies, each clamping assembly operable by an actuator and having a cleat with an enlarged head portion configured to clamp the body of the device to a slotted crossbar of a vehicle rack.

Abstract: A multi-compartment gun case for front or rear mount on an ATV is provided. The comprises an upper storage compartment suitable for storage of a rifle and a lower storage compartment suitable for storage of other equipment. The upper storage compartment opens towards the seating position of the ATV to allow for quick and easy access of a stored rifle to the driver without the need to dismount, while the lower storage compartment opens away from the driver towards an area accessible when dismounted so that a user does not need to mount the ATV to access the lower storage compartment.

Abstract: A load carrier or extender arm suitable for use on pick-up trucks or other vehicles includes telescoping curved bars that allow adjustment of the height of a load support cross arm or other support surface relative to a vehicle hitch receiver in which the device is mounted. The curvature of the two members increases the elevation of the device to avoid bottoming out. The rear curved member is part of a T-shaped load support with a cross arm extending laterally of the curved member. The extender arm is especially suited for transporting boats, canoes and kayaks in a pick-up truck.

Abstract: A hanged garment device can semi-permanently attach to the back of a bicycle to securely stow hanged garments in a removable, aerodynamic pod. Because the hanged garment device is shaped to reduce wind resistance and can rotate to accommodate change in wind direction, the hanged garment device does not hinder bike stability during travel. The hanged garment device does not disrupt bicyclist stability during shifts in the wind while allowing hanged garments to be stowed securely on the bicycle, typically behind the bicyclist during travel.

Abstract: A garment is provided as a baby carrier where a front panel has a pair of upper slots to allow arms of a baby carried inside the garment to extend through the upper slots and a pair of lower slots so allow legs of a baby carried inside the garment with the caregiver to extend through the lower slots. The front panel also has a front opening extending upwardly along the front panel so allow the head of the baby to extend through the opening. The lower slots are arranged relative to a bottom band wrapped around the wearer so that the baby with its legs through the lower slots is supported by sitting on that portion of the front panel pulled against the lower torso of the wearer by the band.

Abstract: A system or device for securely holding mountain tools, such as ice axes/ice tools and hiking, skiing or avalanche probe poles (and other such tools), on a backpack in a manner that allows the user to easily and conveniently acquire the tool when needed without first removing the backpack. This is applicable in emergency situations such as a crevasse fall where an ice axe in needed for preparing a rescue anchor or in the event of an avalanche where a probe pole is needed for a victim search. The system also allows for easy and convenient stowing of mountain tools without removal of the backpack as the situation dictates in non-emergency situations, such as after using the probe pole to probe for crevasses when crossing a glacier or after needing an ice tool for security when a repelling (abseiling) onto an icy stance or when stashing hiking poles when switching from hiking to scrambling.

Abstract: A ring cracking device can help in the removal of rings, such as tungsten carbide, ceramic, or hardened metal rings, from a wearer's finger. The ring cracking device allows for a quick and safe way to remove a finger ring that will not deform or bend the ring, but only crack the ring under pressure. The ring cracking device includes a pressure point that may be tightened against the ring while the ring is secured in the body of the device.

Abstract: A festoon assembly, system or arrangement includes at least one festoon roll having first and second opposite sides movably mounted to a respective support member. A linear bearing having an opening at least partially receiving therein a respective support member is arranged on at least one of the first and second sides. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: A sheet processing apparatus is provided with an operation member and an motion member that rotates with a force of the operation member through the connection part and applies force to an acting member. A fulcrum of a rotating operation of the operation member moves depending on an operation of the operation member. A first length between the fulcrum and a part at which the operation member is applied with the force and a second length between the fulcrum and a part at which the force is applied from the operation member to the motion member are changed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hand-held work apparatus for driving fastening elements into a substrate, wherein driving energy is released in the form of an impact to the fastening elements. In order to further simplify and/or improve the operation of the hand-held work apparatus, the work apparatus comprises a driving energy data device, by means of which data on the driving energy released in a previous driving process or in several previous driving processes can be communicated.

Abstract: A surgical instrument includes an end effector, an actuator coupled to the end effector and actuating it, a handle coupled to the end effector and having an electric motor disposed therein actuating the actuator when supplied with power, and a post-termination braking circuit including a power supply switch at the handle. The switch has a break-before-make configuration, a power-supplying state in which power is supplied to the motor, and a power-removed state in which power is not supplied to the motor. The braking circuit short-circuits power to the motor when the switch is in the power-removed state. A method for post-termination braking of the motor utilizes the permanent magnetic field to counteract inertia-induced over-stroke of the motor, drive train, and/or actuation assembly after powered operation by short-circuiting the still-spinning motor to create an electrically generated magnetic field in opposition to the permanent magnetic field upon ceasing supply of power.