Abstract: The present disclosure provides a chemical container and a method for manufacturing the same. The chemical container comprises a head portion having a top wall and a head sidewall extending from an edge of the top wall, as well as a body portion jointed with the head portion and defining a chamber together with the head portion. The top wall has a mouth structure configured for one or more pipelines to pass through and connect with the chamber. The manufacturing method is simple and of low cost, and the resulted chemical container is able to withstand a greater internal pressure and is configured to collect any leaking liquid chemicals.

Abstract: A bracket for securing a plurality of support members for a shipping crate assembly is also disclosed. The bracket forms a corner of the shipping crate assembly. The bracket includes first and second non-identical plates. The first and second non-identical plates are joined along a connection line. The first and second non-identical plates extend perpendicularly from each other. A foot is secured to the first and second non-identical plates, the foot being secured along the connection line.

Abstract: This invention relates to a safety cover used in covering a can cover while the can cover is being opened, the can safety cover having a covering part of a flat plate to cover a surface of the can cover; a protruded receiving part extending axially along a rim of the covering part to receive a protruding rim part which is axially formed along a rim of the can cover; and an opening formed in the covering part to expose a can ring, which is attached on the surface of the can cover, to an outside. The can cover can be operated to be opened while it is covered by the can safety cover. Therefore, during the opening process, injury can be prevented from generating by preventing user's finger from directly contacting a rim of the can cover or a cut line of a main body of the can.

Abstract: A stackable pallet container (1) for transportation and/or storage of substances has at least an inner parallelepiped-shaped pouch (20) fit with a tap and has a filling opening closed by a cap. A peripheral protective cage (30) surrounds the internal pouch (20) to reinforce the container (1). The cage (30) takes the form of a wire mesh (31) with vertical (32) and horizontal (33) bars welded together at their respective points of intersection (34). The container (1) further has a pallet (10) on which the internal pouch (20) rests, and a top reinforcement frame (40) connects the sides (35) of the peripheral cage (30) at the top thereof to rigidify the container (1). The reinforcement frame (40) has at least four independent rigid bars (41) arranged in the same plane and each is connected removably and diagonally to two adjacent sides of the cage (30) by fixing brackets (50).

Abstract: An assemblage of reusable nestable containers for use as substitutes for bags at market check-out stations.

Abstract: A cap for a receptacle such as a bottle, the cap comprising: a sealing portion for forming a substantially fluid-tight seal with an open end of the receptacle; a bracket formed on or with the cap, the bracket having an aperture therethrough; and at least one tab element received in or through said aperture, at least one of said tab element or elements forming a handle to be grasped by a user.

Abstract: A container with a plurality of compartments is provided where each compartment includes a divider panel, or a portion thereof, that is rotatable about a pivot point. The divider panels (or portions thereof) pivot at the same time.

Abstract: The invention provides a two-part package and method of use for a pre-attached medical implant and delivery tool system. The package includes a wet compartment and a dry compartment and allows a pre-attached implant and delivery tool system to be at least partially stored immersed in a fluid in the wet compartment and at least partially stored in the dry compartment. In one embodiment the implant comprises a replacement heart valve, and the heart valve is stored inside the wet compartment while the heart valve delivery tool remains dry in the dry compartment.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a container and retaining system that includes a container including a top surface. A retaining apparatus is coupled to the top surface of the container, wherein the retaining apparatus is configured to retain an elongate object. A handle is rotatably coupled to the top surface of the container, wherein the handle is positionable in a first handle position and a second handle position when the retaining apparatus retains the elongate object.

Abstract: An anchoring device having directional release and attachment capability includes a lower base member and an upper movable member. The movable member is wholly or partially nested within the base member and movable relative thereto. The movable member includes a gripping region not covered by the base member for intentional manipulation and lifting of the movable member. A seal member is configured to engage an external reference surface and form a substantially airtight seal therewith that defines a controlled pressure zone between the seal member and the reference surface. A communication port can be opened and closed via actuation of the movable member to selectively vent or isolate the controlled pressure zone. A protective member covers one or more areas of the movable member not covered by the base member and not part of the gripping region in order to prevent unwanted venting of the communication port.

Abstract: Disclosed discrete handle articles comprise a load bearing element and a base element. The load bearing element of the discrete handle has a unity construction to distribute engagement forces along a broad area of the handle and the associated container and to prevent the handle from zippering the container. The base element of the discrete handle provides a support and can also provide sift proof surface to the load bearing element of the discrete handle.

Abstract: A fall arrest safety net assembly including a bag constructed from one or more wire strands which are turned back upon themselves to form loop members and a plurality of eyes. An elongate line extends through the eyes spaced about the mouth of the bag. The bag includes a slit that separates a first loop member from an adjacent second loop member. The second loop member includes a toggle that is sized to selectively prevent the toggle from exiting an accepting space opening.

Abstract: In one or more embodiments, a bottle cap apparatus includes a silicone cap body, a glass insert disposed in the silicone cap body, and a silicone gasket disposed on the glass insert.

Abstract: The present invention disclosed herein relates to a rotary open/close-type tube container. The container is configured in such a manner that when rotating an over cap in the open direction or the close direction, a rotary cap rotates together up to a certain section and a contents movement hole formed on a seal cap is opened/closed by raising/lowering the seal cap, whereby the contents movement hole is automatically opened/closed by a simple operation of opening/closing the over cap, thus providing a user convenience.

Abstract: A sheet metal lid has a rim portion with a resilient sealant for releasably coupling the lid to a glass or metal container enclosing a vacuum food product. The lid has a center vacuum release vent button with a top wall having a thinner top edge portion forming a laterally outwardly projecting arcuate lip portion. The arcuate lip portion overlies an arcuate score line at the bottom of the button and formed within the inner surface of the lid. A sealant material is bonded to the inner surface of the button and has an outer flange portion overlying the score line. The vent button pops upwardly above the rim after the vacuum is released, and the flange portion resents to cover the score line and protect the food product. A dimple is formed in the top edge portion to indicate where to press for releasing the vacuum.

Abstract: A sheet metal lid has a rim portion with a resilient sealant for releasably coupling and sealing the lid to a glass or other container enclosing a vacuum food product. The lid is successively pressed with progressive dies to form an upwardly projecting and thinner dome-shape portion which is progressively formed into annular cavity surrounding a vacuum release vent button. The button has a sloping top wall with an upper edge portion connected to a substantially vertical arcuate wall portion adjacent an arcuate score line located in opposing relation to an arcuate reinforcing bead within the cavity. A sealant material is bonded to the inner surface of the button and overlies the score line. The vent button is preferably located below the rim both before and after the vacuum is released, and the sealant material reseats to cover the score line and protect the food product.

Abstract: A portable beverage container (e.g., an insulated, double-walled bottle) is disclosed. The container includes a lid pivotably connected to it by a hinge. The lid is arranged to be automatically pivoted open by the spring assembly when a catch on the lid is released so that the lid opens in a controlled, non-jarring manner. The spring assembly comprises an elastomeric member and a contact surface (e.g., a recess in a cap of the bottle). The elastomeric member is arranged to cooperate with the contact surface whereupon the elastomeric member operates bi-modally to effect the automatic opening of the lid.

Abstract: A predetermined capacity dispensing lid for integral packaging within vendor containers of bulk product. The portion control funnel lid consists of a combined chamber, funnel, and spout in one simple assembly that is ultimately disposable after use. A predetermined amount of powder or liquid is collected and separated into the portion control funnel lid for dispensing, and the unused portion of the bulk powder or liquid is retained within the main body of the vendor container. Separation and dispensing of the vendor product is controlled by manually rotating the portion control chamber to open and close the opposing aperture gates (one fixed, one operable) within the lid. This simple dispensing device is differentiated from other similar devices by the fact that it consists of one single barrier member and is manually-operated, with no shafts, gears, motors, springs, or other mechanical parts or operations.

Abstract: A novel container is described having an outer chamber adapted to hold an amount of a first liquid; an inner chamber displaced within the outer chamber, the inner chamber adapted to hold an amount of a second liquid; and a cap having a mouthpiece adapted to allow the first liquid and second liquid to flow therethrough. The cap may be adapted to allow passage of the first liquid, but not the second liquid, when the mouthpiece is in a first position. The cap may also be adapted to allow passage of the second liquid, but not the first liquid, when the mouthpiece is in a second position.

Abstract: A lid component for use with a glass jar and band of a mason jar, and a fermentation kit comprising these components. The lid component is made of an air-impermeable material and is dimensioned and configured to be releasably attachable to the jar by the band and to seal the wide mouth opening of the glass jar in an air-tight manner. The lid component further comprises a one-way valve adapted to allow gas produced by a fermentation process occurring inside the jar to escape from the jar while, at the same time, prevent oxygen-containing air from entering the jar, when the lid component is releasably attached to the jar.

Abstract: A container closure comprises an annular region forming a counterface against which a gas permeable, liquid impermeable sealing element may be applied so as to urge the sealing element into sealing engagement with the rim of a container opening. The annular region comprises a gas pathway from an interior space opposite the container opening to the exterior of the annular region. The gas pathway may be of closed cross-section extending through the annular region. Alternatively the gas pathway may be of open-sided cross-section and provided in the counterface. Yet alternatively the annular region may comprise a washer, with the gas pathway provided at least partly in the washer and/or at least partly in the remainder of the annular region. A gas permeable, liquid impermeable sealing foil for bonding to a container rim is also disclosed.

Abstract: A container closure device (20) for a container (10), in particular for a beverage can (10), comprises a lid (30) having an upper face (31), a lower face (32), and an opening (33). The container closure device (20) further comprises a closure (50) having a closure part (51) for opening and closing the opening (33) and an operating device (40) for actuating the closure part (51). The closure part (51) is arranged on the lower face (32) so as to be pivotable about a first axis (A) which extends substantially parallel to the lower face (32). The operating device (40) is arranged on the closure part (51) so as to be rotatable about a second axis (B) and be rotatable from a first position (S1) into a second position (S2). The opening (33) can be closed by rotating the operating device (40) into the first position (S1) and can be opened by rotating the operating device (40) into the second position (S2).

Abstract: A closure includes a body having an open bottom formed of a skirt that defines an outer periphery of the body and an end wall defining a body dispensing aperture and a raised body portion providing a closed barrier. The closure also includes a cover coupled to the end wall of the body and having a cover dispensing aperture, the cover being rotatably movable relative to the body between a dispensing position with the cover dispensing aperture substantially aligned with the body dispensing aperture, and a closed position with the cover dispensing aperture substantially aligned with the raised body portion, wherein the cover dispensing aperture includes one or more dividers defining sub-apertures.

Abstract: A beverage container holding device and methods for the storage and dispensing of beverages. Embodiments of the beverage container holder include two spaced apart parallel and aligned triangular planes each with rounded vertices and with three equal side lengths between the rounded vertices. The corresponding sides of the triangular planes are connected by sides extending across the space between the triangular planes and perpendicular to them. One corner of the three sides extending in the spaced apart location comprises an articulated panel opening into an interior region of the beverage container holder. In some embodiments the parallel planes are trapezoidal in shape. Beverage containers are arranged, perpendicular to the triangular planes, in rows within the beverage container holder. The beverage container holder is filled by inserting beverage containers through the opened articulated panel and beverages are dispensed through the same portal. In some embodiments the beverage containers can be stacked.

Abstract: An improved collectibles page for the storage and display of collectibles such as coins, sports cards, currency or business cards can be created by adding a flap to the front sheet of the page and corresponding slots to the back sheet of the page. These improvements allow for the retention of the collectibles within the collectibles page as well as providing an additional level of security against theft. These modifications can be implemented with minimal cost, providing product differentiation for the manufacturer while adding value to the collector. Adding these features involves altering the tooling used to create the collectibles page but does not add any additional materials or process steps.

Abstract: A packing case includes a base and a box removably mounted to the base. The box includes at least two side plates fixed to each other. The at least two side plates can move from the base along a first direction perpendicular to a plane with the base. The box can move from the base along a second direction parallel to the plane with the base.

Abstract: Apparatus for warming cloths in a portable box. The warming box includes a heater assembly with slots configured to receive multiple packages of cloths. The slots are defined by panels that have embedded heaters. Heaters are also positioned at the bottom of the slots. Two temperature switches control the heaters in order to maintain the temperature of the packages with specified limits. One temperature switch is positioned above the slots on an inside surface of the lid. The other switch is located at the bottom of one of the slots. The lid also includes a tilt switch that de-energizes the heaters when the lid is opened. The warming box has feet configured to mate with corresponding recesses in the lid, thereby making the boxes stackable, such as when used with a docking station. The docking station has a wiring harness that provides power to each warming box.

Abstract: The present invention provides a storage box, which comprises a box body and a vacuum pumping component capable of being fixed on the box body. The box body is provided with a vacuum pumping channel. The vacuum pumping component is detachably connected with the vacuum pumping channel. When the vacuum pumping component is connected to the vacuum pumping channel, if the air pressure of an inner cavity of the box body is greater than the threshold, gas in the inner cavity of the box body will be pumped to allow the inner cavity of the box body to maintain the vacuum state. During the daily use of consumers, a plurality of box bodies and a vacuum pumping component may be prepared. When store items of a specific box body need to be stored for a long time, the vacuum pumping component is fixed on the box body.

Abstract: A full size non-woven container for carrying prepared food. The container has a front side, a back side, and a bottom integrally connected to and between the front side and the back side and a plurality of tear away perforations, wherein a first group of perforations are configured to separate a portion of the full size non-woven container forming a reduced size container while simultaneously forming at least one napkin, a third group of perforations of the tear away portions form a bib and a second group of perforations of tear away portions form a tray. The reduced size container also configured to continue to carry prepared food.

Abstract: A closure for a beverage container holder, comprising a unitary closure assembly, comprising an integral hole having a diameter, wherein the diameter is sufficient to passably dispose a neck of a beverage container bottle therethrough, and wherein the diameter is smaller than the diameter of the beverage container bottle, a resiliently compressible lining disposed about the inner circumference of the integral hole, a gripping area for a user's hand, and a lateral engaging surface constructed of a resiliently compressible material and capable of exerting a lateral engaging force against a lateral engaging surface for a beverage container holder when integrally positioned, wherein the lateral engaging surface is generally cylindrical, and wherein the lateral engaging surface is of a narrower diameter than the gripping area and a larger diameter than the integral hole.

Abstract: A system stores and dispenses gloves. The system includes a glove support configured to hold and support a plurality of gloves, and a glove dispensing housing configured to receive the glove support. The glove support includes a mating tab that forms an interference fit with detents in the glove dispensing housing. A user inserts their hand into a top-most glove in a stack of gloves in the glove support, and tears the glove away from the glove support. Securing tabs and pins aid the user's tearing action by providing resistance against the motion.

Abstract: A valve assembly for a pressurized container includes a valve stem and a mechanical seal. The valve stem has an open top portion, a closed bottom portion, at least one primary radial opening, at least one secondary radial opening and a valve stem passageway between the open top portion and both the at least one primary radial opening and the at least one secondary radial opening. The mechanical seal comprises a longitudinal passageway that seals the at least one primary radial opening and the at least one secondary radial opening, respectively, when the valve stem is in a closed position. Longitudinal translation of the valve stem exposes the at least one primary radial opening or both the at least one primary radial opening and the at least one secondary radial opening to the pressurized container when the valve stem is in an open position.

Abstract: A ring (10) for arranging around a valve body (21) of a fluid dispenser valve (20) that is mounted by means of a fastener capsule (50), such as a crimpable capsule, on a reservoir (1) containing fluid to be dispensed, said ring (10) being made as a single piece including at least one inner portion (100, 110) that co-operates with said valve body (21), and a radial flange (11) that forms a neck gasket that extends between the neck of the reservoir (1) and the fastener capsule (50).

Abstract: A valve assembly in which contents respectively packed in multiple storage parts which cannot be reacted with each other in the middle of passage, an aerosol container equipped with the valve assembly, and an aerosol products are provided. An aerosol container comprises an outer container, two inner bags inserted into the outer container, and valve assembly which closes inner bags and outer container.

Abstract: A modular foam spray gun is illustrated in which a third hose is attached to the gun for the application of either a liquid or a gas, the spray gun having a transverse channel positioned at a rear of the housing of the gun for securedly affixing the separable module to the housing of the spray gun.

Abstract: This item is designed to store and organize apparel belts. It can sit atop a dresser or in a drawer or other flat surface. It provides easy and convenient storage and access to belts. The main components of this item are a tubular rack where the rolled belts are stored. The buckle end protrudes through a lengthwise slit in the top of the holder. Belts are put into the holder by rolling them and sliding them into one of the ends, both of which are open. The friction between the belt and the holder keeps them secure without unraveling. Feet keep the holder from rocking as belts are put into or taken out of the holder. belts are removed by either pulling on the buckle, or removing them from one or the other end.

Abstract: Provided is a reusable tie down storage case including a housing having a tie down storage area and first and second strap storage areas, at least one tab in the tie down area for engaging a tie down, a first movable flap covering the first strap storage area to prevent removal of a first strap, and a second movable flap covering the second strap storage area to prevent removal of the second strap. The reusable case can be used as a retail package and as a reusable case after purchase to hold the tie downs in the case without an additional fastener.

Abstract: A cartridge for use in a beverage preparation machine, the cartridge containing one or more beverage ingredients and being formed from substantially air- and water-impermeable materials, the cartridge comprising an inlet for the introduction of an aqueous medium into the cartridge and an outlet for discharge of a beverage produced from the one or more beverage ingredients.

Abstract: A tea bag tag has an adhesive surface adapted to temporarily adhere to the exterior of a container, such as a mug or cup, preventing the tag from falling into the container. When it is time to discard the tea bag, the tag is readily removed from the cup without difficulty. The tea bag tag adhesive is edible so that it will not adversely affect the flavor of a beverage into which it accidentally falls.

Abstract: A lorry and a lorry tank are provided. The lorry tank includes a tank body and one or two return tube(s). The tank body has at least one manhole, at least one air hole, a liquid hole and a circulation hole that are communicated to a storage space inside the tank body. One end of the return tube is connected to the circulation hole, and another end of the return tube extends to the storage space.

Abstract: A hopper bottom for a grain bin includes a hopper wall having an inverted cone shape so as to taper downwardly and inwardly towards a central bottom opening and including ventilation openings therein. Perforated ducts extend into the grain bin from the ventilation openings. According to one embodiment upright support legs support the hopper wall above the foundation. Each upright support leg has a hollow interior chamber to direct air from an inlet manifold structure to the ventilation openings in the hopper wall. According to another embodiment, an outer support wall supports the hopper wall above a floor structure which collectively enclose a manifold space which directs air from a blower into the ventilation openings in the hopper wall.

Abstract: A method and means for disaggregating aggregated particulate. A housing contains a rotational motor and a vibrating motor also has an auger drivingly linked to the rotational motor. Legs extend from the housing in the same direction as the auger and the device rests upon the aggregated particulate. Upon driving the rotational motor, the auger bores through the aggregated particulate, thereby disaggregating particulate. The vibrating motor is also driven to vibrate and further disaggregate the particulate. A plate device with a vibrating motor attached is also used to disaggregate the particulate, such as by teeth extending from the bottom of the plate that are driven into the aggregate by the weight of the plate when vibrated.

Abstract: A silo system is described that can store and dispense material. The silo system can include a silo cap that can include features for assisting with dispensing the material efficiently and effectively. For example, the silo cap can include a discharge port positioned at an apex of the silo cap and one or more aeration ports positioned proximate the discharge port.

Abstract: System for handling containers having a movable carrier on which at least one handling station for handling the containers is arranged, wherein the handling station is transported along a predetermined transport path, and wherein the system has a clean room inside which the containers are handled, wherein this clean room is delimited relative to an unsterile environment by at least one wall. According to the invention at least one wall of the clean room is at least in sections inclined relative to a horizontal plane in such a way that a liquid can be led out of the clean room along this wall.

Abstract: A bag supporting device is provided. The bag supporting device includes a bag coupling portion that presses an inner surface of a mouth of a bag to the outside by shape deformation and brings the mouth of the bag into close contact with an outer surface thereof while keeping the mouth of the bag opened. The bag coupling portion includes a through-hole that communicates with the mouth of the bag.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cover assemblies for use with containers such as large dumpsters or roll-off containers. The cover assembly generally includes a cover portion, a frame portion, and one or more mounting arms. The cover is coupled to the frame, and the frame is movable with respect to the mounting arm from a first position to a second position, wherein the first position comprises a closed position and wherein the second position comprises an open position.

Abstract: A food cartridge assembly adapted for use in a vending machine including a base, a lockable cover, a plurality of food trays housed beneath the cover, and a door covering an opening through the cover for accessing unpackaged food items on the trays, wherein the food cartridge is adapted to be filled off-site with unpackaged food items and loaded into the vending machine without any intermediate food handling.

Abstract: In one arrangement, a storage system for storing items includes an enclosure enclosing a hypoxic environment, and a pallet shuttle system comprising rows of racks disposed within the hypoxic environment. The pallet shuttle system also includes at least one transfer car and at least one shuttle for carrying storage modules into and out of the racks. The system further includes a loading station outside the hypoxic environment, and an enclosure door to the hypoxic environment. The enclosure door is operable to admit the transfer car of the pallet shuttle system into and out of the hypoxic environment, and to close the hypoxic environment upon passage of the transfer car through the door. Optionally, the system includes paneling separating the enclosure into at least two separately climate-controlled zones such that at least one of the racks is in each of the at least two separately climate-controlled zones.

Abstract: A system for conveying proppant includes a conveyor assembly having a conveyor belt that receives proppant from one or more containers having proppant stored therein. The system also includes a conveyor auxiliary unit connected to an end of the conveyor assembly having one or more joints to enable expansion and collapse of the conveyor belt from the conveyor assembly. The system further includes a proppant chute to direct the proppant from the conveyor belt into a blending hopper, the proppant chute being positioned at a higher elevation than an inlet of the blending hopper.

Abstract: A transfer device for conveying a plurality of packaging units along a transfer path comprising: a first carrier having at least one first operative branch parallel to the transfer path; at least one first conveying element advanced along the first carrier; a second carrier adjacent to the first carrier and having at least one second operative branch parallel to the transfer path and to the first operative branch; and at least one second conveying element controlled independently from the first conveying element and advanced along the second carrier; wherein the first conveying element and the second conveying element are configured to retain therebetween a packaging unit of the plurality of packaging units and to advance the packaging unit along the transfer path.