Abstract: A container sealing system and a container feature said container sealing system are disclosed. Said container sealing system comprises one or more seals encompassing a container opening, wherein the one or more seals are interlockable or otherwise engageable to seal the container when activated; a first slider head comprising a male fitting coupled to the one or more seals; and a second slider head coupled to the one or more seals and opposing the first slider head, and comprising a female fitting for receiving and coupling the male fitting. Actuation of at least one of the slider heads such that the male fitting contacts the female fitting couples the one or more seals encompassing the container opening, sealing the container. The container sealing system may be child-resistant, may be resealable, and/or may comprise a tamper-indicating feature.

Abstract: A container for dispensing a flowable material includes a body member having a neck portion containing an opening for dispensing the flowable material, a collapsible mid portion adjacent the neck portion, and a non-collapsible tail portion adjacent the mid portion that serves as a blade for smoothing the flowable material after the flowable material has been dispensed from the container. Also disclosed is such a container having a cap and an abrasive assembly including a lid and an abrasive element for sanding the hardened material.

Abstract: A beverage-packaging container is provided that includes a container body for receiving the liquid and a cork stopper for sealing the liquid contents within the container body. The sidewalls and bottom wall of the container body are formed of paperboard and are preferably formed of a layered, recycled paperboard. The top wall of the container body is formed of a cork material with a cork-receiving hole disposed within the top wall. The cork stopper has a truncated cone-shaped portion that is configured to engage frictionally with the edges of the cork-receiving hole. The cork stopper may also have a wooden crown to aid the user in grasping and removing the cork stopper from the top hole of the container body.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to caps, closures, seals, and containers, and control of flow of fluids. Certain embodiments can be used with fluids related to machinery, for instance, engine oil, brake fluid, coolant, transmission fluid, and power steering fluid. Certain embodiments of the present disclosure effectively hold and transfer a fluid or a fluid substance, further being able to open, close, and regulate fluid flow. Embodiments include a single piece tubular component that includes a cap interiorly attached to such tubular component with ribs, and a container having a tapered end. In certain embodiments, a nozzle having a tapered end is adapted to attach to a container.

Abstract: A packaging container has an improved degree of freedom in the shapes of a container body and a cap, and prevents required turning force from being excessively large. The packaging container includes a container body having an upward-facing mouth, and a cap for closing the mouth. The container body has a plurality of axial drive ribs and a circumferential locking groove formed on an outer perimeter of the mouth. The cap has protruding rib portions on an inner surface side and locking claws to elastically lock into the locking groove, extended down from a top surface thereof.

Abstract: A lug closure (10) includes a central top panel (20), an annular channel (30) outboard of the top panel, a downwardly extending skirt (50) outboard of the channel, the skirt terminating at an inward curl (54) that defines a curl height, and lugs (60) formed in the curl. Each one of the lugs includes a body that extends radially inwardly from the skirt. The body includes a leading edge (70a) that merges into a leading portion (80a) of the curl. The leading edge tapers in thickness from the curl height to a minimum lug thickness and forms a leading edge vertical taper angle from horizontal between 6 and 15 degrees. A trailing edge (70b) merges into a trailing portion (80b) of the curl and the trailing edge (70b) tapers in thickness from the curl height to the minimum lug thickness.

Abstract: A containment system includes a bounded container having a shaped rim region and a sealing multi-hinged lid system engaging respective rim regions and respective closing lid members. Optionally, the wall sections are collapsible and a rim-lid interface and a lid-lid interface are discontinuous to aid sealing. Optionally, a sliding lock function is provided to enhance positive lid closure. An alternative interfitting arrangement provides a positive compressive urging proximate respective contact regions where the lids and the shaped rim interfit, and between lids, to provide air and moisture resistance to the containment system.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of a safety nozzle and safety valve for portable gasoline containers are provided. A safety nozzle for a container can be provided, comprising a proximal end configured for placement in a safety valve, a distal end having a spout, a housing having an elongated portion extending from the proximal end to the distal end, a sliding bezel extending from an exterior of the housing to a sliding piston in an interior of the housing, a piston head having a first end at the proximal end and a second end for abutment with the sliding piston in the interior of the housing, and a retaining spring configured to maintain a holding pressure on the sliding piston to maintain the piston head in a closed position preventing liquid flow from the proximal end into the housing.

Abstract: A bottle device is disclosed. An example bottle device includes a housing to contain a liquid therein, and an opening in the housing. A cover rotates between an open position and a closed position over the opening to selectively release the liquid from the housing. A switch is connected to the cover via a switch arm, a connecting arm, and a primary link arm to move a switch arm between a first position and a second position corresponding to the open position and the closed position of the cover.

Abstract: A lid for a drinking container in the structure of a baseball cap is disclosed. The baseball cap lid includes the normal features of a baseball cap and also includes an annular mounting portion for engaging the rim or lip of a cup, a preformed opening in one of the panels of the lid configured for receiving a straw for drinking liquid from the container, a flap and cover for covering the preformed hole, and stretchable portion on or near the annular mounting portion of the lid for securing the lid to the rim or lip of the cup.

Abstract: A locking system for a storage container provides a reliable and durable means of locking the lid in the closed position with a limited number of moving parts while providing resistance to tampering and theft.

Abstract: A display pack for consumer products, especially toothbrushes. A sheet form plastics material support has a lower edge with plural bubble packs for the product arranged lengthways along the edge, and detachably linked to the support part by a first separable link. Lengthways adjacent bubble packs are integrally detachably connected to each other by one or more second separable link wherein lengthways sequential second links are at different distances from the lower edge of the support in a direction transverse to the lower edge of the support.

Abstract: A packaging has juxtaposed front and rear panels having juxtaposed upper and lower end edges and juxtaposed side edges extending between ends of the end edges. The side edges are fastened together to define an interior space between the panels. A plurality of longitudinally extending weakened tear lines are formed in and extend along a full longitudinal length of each of the panels. Respective upper and lower transversely extending welds extend along and secure together the upper and lower edges of the panels to longitudinally close the interior space.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a reclosable flexible film package with a flexible film having a fold forming a folded edge, at least two opposing free edges, and at least a front panel and a back panel, where the opposing free edges are sealed together to form at least one sealed edge such that front and back panels define an interior space. The flexible film package also may have a score in the flexible film of the front panel forming a flap that defines an opening when the flap is moved upward, toward the folded edge and a label extending uninterrupted from edge to edge, the label being attached on the film by pressure sensitive adhesive, and extending beyond the score on the front panel to reseal the package opening defined by the flap.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a peel-open, reclosable package formed from a single thermoplastic laminate comprising a first film laminated to a second film. The package includes a peelable, resealable heat-seal seam adhering an interior surface of a first sealing section of the interior package surface to an interior surface of a second sealing section of the interior package surface. The package also includes an asymmetric cross-sectional seal interface formed at the peelable, resealable heat-seal seam by disjoining a segment of the first film from the first sealing section prior to heat sealing the first and second sealing sections together.

Abstract: Provided is a storage container for storing a coating material including a container body having first and second ends, a receptacle disposed within the container body, an end cap attached to the container body at the first end and including a base and a collar projecting upward from the base in a first direction that defines a through passage in communication with the receptacle, and a lid removably coupled to the collar of the end cap, the lid including a carrying handle extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and a pour spout adjacent an edge of the lid that defines a through passage in communication with the through passage of collar and the receptacle.

Abstract: A stretch blow-molded plastic container, including a container body, one longitudinal end of which is closed by a container bottom and to whose other longitudinal end is connected a shoulder section; and a container neck, which connects to the shoulder section, the shoulder section having at least two hinge-like areas that run in a circumferential direction, and which areas are arranged at a distance (a) from one another and in each case have a wall thickness (v, w) that is reduced compared to the adjoining areas, the stretch blow-molded plastic container having a total stretching ratio of greater than 11 for a longitudinal stretching ratio of 2.5 to 3.5.

Abstract: A primary storage (2) container has a body portion (4), a neck portion (6) extending from the body portion, the neck portion providing an outlet of the primary storage container, an annular fitting (10) on the neck portion for fitting a closure (12) onto the primary storage container and at least one cutting element (14) extending outwardly of the fitting in a direction away from the outlet (8); and wherein the fitting has a first bayonet coupling (42) for releasably locking into the fitting a flange (36) forming a second bayonet coupling (44). A refill container (32) has a chamber portion (34), filled with a dose of a refill composition, the chamber portion having an annular flange defining (36) an opening (38) of the chamber portion (34), and a frangible film (40) covering the opening and attached to the annular flange (36), wherein the flange (36) has a male bayonet coupling (44). The primary storage container and the refill container (32) are combined in a packaging system.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing and delivering a multi-component comestible into a mouth of a consumer. The comestible are stored in separate compartments and combined upon expulsion from the respective compartments.

Abstract: A cooking bag enclosing a food item to be cooked therein is disclosed. The cooking bag may include a foil pouch having a foil pouch interior surface defining a food pocket therein for receiving and storing the food item and isolating the food item from an ambient atmosphere surrounding the foil pouch. A removable printed film sheet may be affixed to a foil pouch exterior surface by a releasable adhesive. The removable printed film sheet may be separable from the foil pouch exterior surface by peeling the releasable adhesive without breaking the foil pouch and exposing the food pocket and the food item to the ambient atmosphere. The food item may then be cooked in the foil pouch on a grill, in an oven, on a stove or with another appropriate heat source.

Abstract: A transport container has an outer container with a bottom, two sets of side walls and at least one lid. Vacuum insulation panels are arranged on the inside of the outer container, at least on the side walls. First vacuum insulation panels on first side walls which are located opposite one another, abut at the edges against inside surfaces of second vacuum insulation panels on second side walls, which are located opposite one another and on the bottom. The first vacuum insulation panels are realized as planar rectangular-shaped vacuum insulation panels with a thickness D. The second vacuum panels are realized as panels with a sealing edge that comprises a certain residual width B. The thickness D is greater than the residual width B. The edges of the first vacuum insulation panels cover the sealing edges of the second vacuum insulation panels and otherwise abut against adjoining planar surfaces of the second vacuum insulation panels.

Abstract: Provided are a double-walled paper cup and a method of manufacture thereof. The double-walled paper cup comprises an inner cup; and an outer sleeve configured to circumferentially envelop the inner cup and to be attached at a top and bottom circumferential edge thereof to the inner cup; wherein the top edge of the outer sleeve is folded inwards on itself to form a contact strip for attachment to a portion of the inner cup adjacent to a lip of the inner cup, the contact strip defining a gap between the inner cup and outer sleeve. The method of manufacturing the paper cup comprises using a cold glue process and a hot melt glue process to attach the outer sleeve and the inner cup together.

Abstract: A preserving device for preserving a liquid fluid may include a container for storing the liquid fluid; a piston to engage the interior surface of the container and to move within the container to compress the liquid fluid; and a replaceable lid for the container to allow the liquid fluid to enter the container and to allow the liquid fluid to escape the container as the piston is moved within the container

Abstract: A pen needle assembly, comprising an outer cover having an open end, a lid removably connected to the open end of the outer cover, a pen needle disposed in the outer cover, and connecting members disposed on opposite sides of the outer cover. Also disclosed is a pen needle assembly, comprising an outer cover having an open end, a lid removably connected to the open end of the outer cover, a pen needle disposed in the outer cover, and connecting members disposed on opposite sides of the outer cover, wherein a plurality of pen needle assemblies are connected adjacent to each other via the connecting members.

Abstract: A packaged product including a container, wherein the container includes a first compartment, a second compartment and an external opening, wherein the container includes at least two flexible water-soluble unit dose articles, wherein the first compartment and the second compartment are connected via an internal opening, wherein the internal opening includes a first removable blocking means between the first and second compartments; and a second removable blocking means is located between the second compartment and the external opening; wherein the first blocking means is sufficient to prevent a water-soluble unit dose article from passing through the internal opening and the second blocking means is sufficient to prevent a water-soluble unit dose article from passing through the external opening.

Abstract: A pet waste collection system includes a first component and a second component detachably connected to each other. The first component has a first inner area to hold a roll of dog waste bags that is formed from a solid outer cylindrical wall and a solid bottom. A first flap encloses a top portion of the first inner area and has an aperture retrieving a dog waste bag. A pushbutton latch secures and releases the first flap. A hook attaches the first component to a dog leash. The second component has a second inner area for holding a filled dog waste bag and is formed from an outer cylindrical wall including a plurality of perforations and a solid bottom. A second flap encloses a top portion the second inner area. A pushbutton latch secures and releases the second flap. A hook attaches the second component to a dog leash.

Abstract: An overcap assembly includes an actuator having a first slot, a tab, and a spray passageway. A nozzle is in fluid communication with the spray passageway. A housing is also included having a notch to receive the tab during a non-actuation state and a first projection to be received by the first slot during an actuation state.

Abstract: The dispensing device comprises a dispensing valve comprising: a valve body (40), an actuating rod (42), defining a dispensing duct for the product (62), et a return element (44) of the actuating rod (42) to its blocking position. The dispensing device comprises a non-return valve (70) arranged inside the actuating rod (42). The non-return valve (70) comprises a deformable portion (74) between a closed position, applied against a lateral face (61) of the actuating rod (42), in which the circulation of fluid in the duct (62) through an inlet orifice (64) for product entry in the rod is made impossible, and an open position, separated from the lateral face (61) of the actuating rod (42), in which the circulation of fluid through the inlet orifice (64) is possible.

Abstract: An equestrian spur holding device including a body having plurality of chamber inside which hold the spurs when, not in using. The inner side of each of the chamber may be provided a space for both spurs to accommodate. In top section of spur holding device has a zipper for opening and closing the device. Vinyl, leather and net is used as preferred material for manufacturing the spur holding device.

Abstract: A package in which a bag formed from a polyethylene-based resin film having a small thickness, more specifically a thickness of 300 ?m or less is filled with crushed polysilicon (Si chunks) and damage to the bag by the Si chunks is effectively prevented. In a polysilicon package in which the bag 1 formed from a polyethylene-based resin having an average thickness of 300 ?m or less is filled with the Si chunks 4, the bag 1 has a heat-sealed bonded part 2 at the bottom and is filled with the Si chunks 4 to ensure that the maximum expansion of the bag 1 becomes 5% or less when the bag 1 is held in an upright state with the bottom as a ground contact surface.

Abstract: A packaged product including a container, wherein the container includes an internal compartment and an opening and at least two flexible water-soluble unit dose articles held within the internal compartment, wherein the unit dose articles are positioned side-by-side to form a single row of unit dose articles within the container, and wherein the container includes a gripping means located between the internal compartment and the opening and wherein the gripping means is suitable to grip one unit dose article at a time and move it from the internal compartment to the opening when the gripping means is activated by a user.

Abstract: A packaged product having a container, wherein the container has a first compartment, a second compartment and an external opening wherein the container has at least two flexible water-soluble unit dose articles.

Abstract: A bran-tea system for consumption of a non-alcoholic beverage whenever an alcoholic beverage is desired. The bran-tea system permits an individual the ability to experience the taste of an alcoholic brandy tea mixture without the effects caused by alcohol. The bran-tea system uses a mixture of chamomile, honey, and a non-alcoholic brandy flavoring to achieve the taste of a hot brandy drink. The bran-tea mixture taste increases in strength the longer the tea is allowed to steep in a teacup with heated water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dispensing of a substance from a container by means of a dispensing apparatus. Specifically, the exemplary embodiment of the present invention relates to (1) a container and (2) the automated method for opening such container and (3) the automated method of dispensing of the contents from such container into a customer receptacle or glass.

Abstract: A tea bag with an externally connected label structure is used in a cup, the cup includes an inner surface and an outer surface. The tea bag includes: a label, a string and a bag. The label can be stick to any position on the outer surface of the cup to make the bag selectively soaked in or hung above the water, which solves the problem that the label of the tea bag is likely to fall into the cup due to slightly shaking or wind, and also overcomes the storage problem of the tea tag after it is pulled out of the water.

Abstract: A bulk material storage container assembly for storing and unloading particulate material includes a storage vessel adapted to hold particulate material. A discharge port is in fluid communication with the storage vessel and with a discharge port outlet. The discharge port is also sized and shaped to facilitate bridging of particulate material. A shaft is mounted within the storage vessel adjacent to the discharge port and adapted for reciprocal movement with respect to the discharge port. A rake is mounted on said shaft and adapted to disaggregate particulate material that has bridged proximate the discharge port as the shaft is reciprocated with respect to the discharge port.

Abstract: An underwater energy storage system includes a tank for storing a compressed gas that is adapted to be stored underwater. The tank includes at least one water opening through which water from surrounding environment can flow into and out of the tank, and at least one gas opening through which the compressed gas is received. The underwater energy storage system further includes at least one duct communicating between the at least one opening for gas flow and a source of compressed gas and a compartment constructed over a roof of the tank, wherein said compartment is adapted for receiving weights at a sinking site of the tank.

Abstract: A cassette for a waste disposal device is provided having a length of tubular liner film. The cassette has a central passage. The cassette has a forward edge, an aft edge, a first edge and a second edge defining a shape and a widthwise axis and a depthwise axis. The depthwise axis and widthwise axis intersect form two segments of each axis.

Abstract: A cassette for disposing waste is provided having a variable cross-sectional geometry. The cross-sectional geometry varies at least at two locations around the periphery of the cassette such that a first maximum height at a first location is different than a second maximum height at a second different location, and the first maximum width at a first location is different than a second maximum width at a second location.

Abstract: A garbage collection system comprises a housing positioned under a belt of a point of sale register counter; first and second bins positioned in the housing under the point of sale register counter, the first bin for receiving garbage and/or recyclables, the second bin for receiving hangers; and at least one sliding rail extending perpendicular from a height of the housing, the first and second bins coupled to the at least one sliding rail, at least one of the first and second bins retracting or protruding from at least a portion of the housing in a first position and positioned entirely in the housing in a second position.

Abstract: A refuse collection vehicle body having a receiving hopper with a pendulum packer device mounted for arcuate movement therewithin, a tapered storage compartment for receiving refuse material from the receiving hopper, a tailgate assembly having a pneumatic mechanism for controlling the tailgate latch mechanism, and an ejection system for dumping the refuse material collected within the storage compartment, the storage compartment having a trough or channel associated with its top portion for housing the hydraulic cylinders associated with the pendulum packer device and the tailgate assembly. The hydraulic cylinder associated with the ejection system as well as the hydraulic tank and hydraulic fluid cooler associated with the vehicle body are all positioned over hazmat containment devices to contain any leakage from these components during normal operation. The tapered storage compartment is formed by joining two rectangular sheets of material to a pair of wedge shaped members.

Abstract: A refuse collection vehicle body having a receiving hopper with a pendulum packer device mounted for arcuate movement therewithin, a tapered storage compartment for receiving refuse material from the receiving hopper, a tailgate assembly having a pneumatic mechanism for controlling the tailgate latch mechanism, and an ejection system for dumping the refuse material collected within the storage compartment, the storage compartment having a trough or channel associated with its top portion for housing the hydraulic cylinders associated with the pendulum packer device and the tailgate assembly, The hydraulic cylinder associated with the ejection system as well as the hydraulic tank and hydraulic fluid cooler associated with the vehicle body are all positioned over hazmat containment devices to contain any leakage from these components during normal operation. The tapered storage compartment is formed by joining two rectangular sheets of material to a pair of wedge shaped members.

Abstract: A temporary storage system has a large capacity and loads and unloads articles promptly. The temporary storage system includes a grid-shaped travelling rail and buffers over processing equipment except for an area over a load port, and local vehicles travel along the rail. The carriage of the local vehicles is provided with at least a longitudinal travelling unit, at least a lateral travelling unit, and at least an advancement and retraction mechanism selectively advancing one of the longitudinal travelling unit and the lateral travelling unit to a position supported by the travelling rail, and travels along the travelling rail longitudinally and laterally, and the transfer unit of the local vehicles is provided with a hoist and an arm moving the hoist horizontally. The local vehicles stop at a position corresponding to the load port, advances the arm towards the load port, and transfers an article between the load port.

Abstract: In a picking system, commodities are efficiently transported to a picking area and a shipment area by one type of transportation vehicle travelling along a travelling route including a diverging section and a merging section. The picking system is provided with a transportation vehicle, racks, picking units, the shipment area, and a controller configured and programmed to control the transportation vehicle. The picking units are provided with a carrying-in station to which the transportation vehicle transports a container and a carrying-out station from which the transportation vehicle transports the container and the picked commodities. The transportation vehicle transports a container containing ordered commodities from the racks to a carrying-in station, the picked commodities to the shipment area, and a container after picking the commodities to the racks.

Abstract: A conveyor device for conveying transportation structures, particularly transportation skids in the automobile industry, having a conveyor path that is formed from a plurality of path units arranged one behind the other, each of the path units having two parallel longitudinal profiled sections. A drive system for said transportation structures is provided that has at least one drive device which, when said conveyor device is in operation, is arranged on at least one of said longitudinal profiled sections. The drive system includes at least one drive module which can be detachably secured to the longitudinal profiled section by means of a drive-securing device.

Abstract: An apparatus for conveying an article in a conveying direction is provided. A conveyor includes a plurality of modular links and one or more removable connectors for interconnecting adjacent links of the plurality of modular links to form an endless chain for conveying the article in the conveying direction, at least one of the links comprising an upper link surface sloping in both the conveying direction and a transverse direction, thereby forming an apical region for contacting and supporting the article for conveyance along at least a forward run in the conveying direction.

Abstract: An article transport device includes a transport mechanism which is configured to support, from below, a container being transported and to transport the container along a transporting path, and a housing which forms an accommodating space in which at least a part of the transport mechanism is housed. The housing has one or more support plates, a plurality of brackets, and a housing panel. Each of the one or more support plates is a plate-shaped member extending along the transporting path and is configured to support the transport mechanism from below. A lower end portion of each of the plurality of brackets is attached to a corresponding one of the one or more support plates such that the plurality of the brackets are spaced apart from one another along a direction along the transporting path, outside the accommodating space along the lateral width direction.

Abstract: A belt driven linear actuator includes: a base, a linearly movable unit, a belt driven unit, a first cover, a second cover, a drive source, and a slide block. With the first and second covers removably disposed on the base, the first and second covers can be located at different positions to define different gaps in different directions, so as to allow the slide block to be assembled in different directions, and reduce the restriction on the assembling direction of the drive source. Besides, the width of the base is equal to the height of the base, and the height of the cover portion is equal to the height and the width of the base, which allows the base to be assembled in the same position while in different directions.

Abstract: Embodiments provide methods, systems, and apparatuses for loading workpieces in a flow direction into the spaced apart lugs on a lugged conveyor with the workpieces oriented transverse to the flow direction. The lug loader includes an array of pairs of endless conveyors configured to convey workpieces toward a lugged conveyor. The first and second endless conveyors of each pair are spaced laterally apart across the flow direction and aligned substantially in the flow direction. The array can form a continuous or discontinuous transport surface. Some pairs of endless conveyors in the array may overlap one or more other pairs of endless conveyors in the array. At least one pair of endless conveyors in the array may include two or more endless conveyors that are independently driven at different speeds and/or in different directions to de-skew a workpiece.

Abstract: A transportable drive-over conveyor system includes a drive-over hopper for receiving material and having a belt-type conveyor for conveying the material, a transition section pivotally connected at an upstream end to the drive-over hopper, an auger mounted at a downstream end of the transition section. The transition section transfers the material from the belt-type conveyor to the auger. The system may include radially offset wheels that support and move the conveyor system. The system further includes a pair of foldable ramps having hooks. The system further includes a folding and lifting mechanism which may include cables connected to the hooks for folding the foldable ramps and then lifting the conveyor system by the ramps.