Abstract: According to an embodiment, a magnetic shield tray includes a main body with a plate form including a magnetic material, and mount portions as holes disposed in the main body. The magnetic material is exposed on an inner surface of the holes.

Abstract: A partitioned container containing a plurality of individual compartments formed from mated slotted transverse panels and slotted longitudinal panels. An exterior panel surrounds the mated panels to form the outside of the partitioned container. The transverse panels and longitudinal panels having folded tab sections that extend from either side of the slotted sections along an interior surface of the exterior panel to provide additional structural support.

Abstract: A cushioning pad is disposed between a packing and a packed article. The cushioning includes a bottom plate portion, a first tubular portion, and a second tubular portion. The bottom plate has a pair of end areas opposite to each other. The first tubular portion has a triangular tubular shape along one of the end areas. The second tubular portion has a triangular tubular shape along another of the end areas. The one of the end areas resiliently deformers into an arc shape upon impact acting on the first tubular portion. The other of the end areas resiliently deformers into an arc shape upon impact acting on the first tubular portion.

Abstract: A cap arranged to interact with a spout. The cap includes a top section, a side wall section attached to the top section and a tamper element attached to the side wall section in a tearing interface. The tearing interface may be provided with a weakening line that is arranged to break when the cap is unscrewed such that the tamper element is separated from the side wall section. The cap further includes at least one resilient cutting element arranged to the side wall. The at least one resilient cutting element is arranged to cut off a membrane of the spout when the cap is unscrewed. The cap is arranged such that the weakening line is arranged to break before the membrane of the spout is cut off when the cap is being unscrewed from the spout.

Abstract: The invention related to a can comprising a body provided with as panel and a tab connected to the panel, which tab has a front tab part and a rear tab part for gripping and filling and forming with the tab front part an opening in the panel along a panel score line, wherein the tab is in a third position due to a deformation of a tab-panel connection, to a panel and to a method of making the panel and/or can.

Abstract: A disposable dual beverage receptacle comprising of at least two fluid retentive chambers. A top chamber and a bottom chamber, the top chamber is connected with the bottom chamber using its base connector. The base connector has mechanisms for mounting on and dismounting from the top chamber. The bottom chamber is a beverage can.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide a sheet to form a lid to substantially close a container. The sheet comprises a rectangular base having opposing side edges, opposing end edges, an upper surface and a lower surface. At least one notch is included on each of the side edges, where the notches correspond to a protrusion on an upper surface of two side walls of the container. A portion of the lower surface of the sheet at the side edges are configured to engage with the upper surface of the two side walls of the container. A foldable flap extends outwardly from each of the two end edges. The foldable flaps are configured to fold downwardly and engage against end walls of the container. The rectangular base has a thickness of at least 0.125 inches to support weight of items placed on the upper surface of the rectangular base without collapsing.

Abstract: The present invention separates a space in a container into smaller spaces to store frozen foods. For instance, a cylindrical container could be used to store a mixture of ingredients to prepare a smoothie. By separating the cylindrical space into smaller spaces using a cross sectional design, these prevents the mixture of ingredients to stick together forming a large and bulky mass. Instead the cross sectional separation only allows the ingredients to stick forming smaller chunks of ingredients. At the moment of use, when trying to liquify the mixture using a blender, this separation is very effective. Separating the mixture of ingredients into smaller pieces can reduce the blend time significantly.

Abstract: A bucket handle retainer with a substantially flat rectilinear resilient plate. The plate has an upper tip that corresponds to the inside dimension of the internal cavity of the handle holding portion of a standard five gallon bucket. The plate includes a spring biased finger capable of frictionally engaging the inside wall of the handle holding portion. The plate also includes a holding portion capable of being grasped by a user's fingers to insert or remove the plate from the handle holding portion of the bucket. A preferred embodiment includes the handle retainer is injection molded from nylon plastic.

Abstract: A reusable labeled coffee bean bag and method of operation provides a bag that can be reused to fill with coffee beans from a typical in-store coffee grinder. This reduces paper waste and creates sustainability. The bag comprises: a front panel, a rear panel, two gusseted side panels, and a bottom panel. The panels are defined by an interior surface having a polymer-containing coating to inhibit oxidation and degradation of coffee. The panels also comprise an exterior surface having an integrated tare weight label to enable accurate weighing and pricing. At least one identification label detachably attaches to the panels or a grommet to display information pertinent to the beans. A pair of fastenable closure strips having hooks and loops are releasably fastenable to seal transversely across the entire width of the bag to maintain freshness and prevent spilling beans. A grommet on the fastening strip enables attachable labeling.

Abstract: A vented polymer bag may keep an ideal environment for produce preservation. Closable vents respond to air pressure inside the bag and in particular vent the accumulation of ethylene emitted by the produce. A fibrous liner may also be added to maintain a desired level of humidity. Placing a wet liner increases humidity while a dry liner removes moisture from the environment inside the bag.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bag for sealingly packaging components, which includes: a flexible body (10) defining an inside space, including a communication opening and a side wall including a plurality of strips folded against one another; and a joining device which can selectively open or close the communication opening, and is shaped so as to be mounted on an enclosure to allow sealed communication between an inner cavity of the enclosure and the inside space of the bag, the bag being characterized in that at least one fold made up of two strips opposite one another is detachably connected to at least one other fold.

Abstract: A container is provided to contain a liquid to be used in a liquid dispenser that is space-saving and enables checking of the amount of remaining liquid, a refilling operation, and maintenance to be readily performed. A stock solution container in which a concentrated stock solution is to be contained and that is to be used in a beverage dispenser to eject a beverage constituted by the concentrated stock solution and a diluent includes: a containing portion having a bag shape and is to contain the concentrated stock solution; and an ejecting portion for ejecting the concentrated stock solution to the outside, the ejecting portion being provided to protrude from the containing portion. An ejection port is provided at a leading end of the ejecting portion, and the concentrated stock solution is ejected from the ejection port as the containing portion deforms based on an external force.

Abstract: A container and a container engaging member. The container engaging member may include a sample holder or reservoir, a filtration element and collar. In the assembled condition, the sample holder or reservoir is upstream of the filtration element, the container is downstream of the filtration element, and the sample holder or reservoir is attached to the container. The container engagement member is engageable and disengageable from the bottle or container in a quick attach, quick release manner, such as with only a 90 degree, ¼ turn. A tactile and/or audible indication that the engagement is complete is provided.

Abstract: A container assembly maximizes lid-to-container retention or prevents inadvertent removal of a lid from a container, and includes a container and a lid. The container includes an upper rim and a container wall. The container wall includes a seam and a primary indentation. The indentation traverses the seam at an inner container surface in parallel relation to the rim. The lid comprising a rim-receiving groove, a lid wall, and a wall-to-groove resilient portion. The resilient portion extends intermediate the lid wall and the rim-receiving groove and is resiliently actuable intermediate a relaxed configuration and an actuated configuration. The resilient portion has at least one indentation-engaging portion. The rim-receiving groove receives the upper container rim, and the indentation-engaging portion engages indentation when in the actuated configuration.

Abstract: A locking apparatus has a receiving component that includes outer sidewalls extending upward from a first surface to form a raised portion, the raised portion having a receiving surface within a periphery defined by the outer sidewalls, and inner sidewalls extending downward from the receiving surface to form a cavity within the raised portion, the cavity having a cross-sectional area that decreases in proportion to the downward extension of the inner sidewalls, and a first locking structure. The locking apparatus also has an insertion component that includes sidewalls extending upward from a second surface and defining a cross-sectional area that decreases in proportion to the upward extension of the sidewalls, and also includes a second locking structure that is operatively associated with the first locking structure so that when the insertion component is inserted into the receiving component the first locking structure and the second locking structure interlock.

Abstract: A barrel employs a stainless steel shell with removably mounted wooden end caps. Elongated staves are positioned in the shell. The stainless steel shell is durable and has a long life cycle. The wooden end caps are easily replaceable after each use, thus reducing long term barrel costs and saving time in barrel maintenance and care.

Abstract: A dispensing assembly for a liquid container including a ring part configured to be mounted to a liquid container, a resilient member positioned in the ring part to be in contact with the liquid contents of the liquid container, a ring member mountable to the ring part to secure the resilient member to the ring part, and a hollow connecting member with an outlet. The connecting member is releasably securable to the ring member and includes a hollow projecting member which, when the connecting member is secured to the ring member, engages the resilient member so as to urge an opening in the resilient member to permit liquid in the container to pass into the connecting member and subsequently out through the outlet.

Abstract: A fitment having a member biasing it toward an open position and a mechanical stop that prevents the lid from opening past the open position.

Abstract: A sealed container for packaging of granular or powdered product including a rigid container body defining an interior space and an upper portion, the upper portion having a sealing lip that defines an opening to the interior space, and a flexible, polymer sealing membrane removably attached to the sealing lip to cover the opening, the sealing membrane including a plurality of laser generated micro-perforations formed through the sealing membrane, the size of each of the plurality of laser generated micro-perforations being less than 3.937 mils.

Abstract: A food container system is disclosed that includes a food container lid. The lid has a beverage container coupling structure that removably attaches to a beverage container. The beverage container coupling structure circumscribes a footprint of the lid. The lid also has a drink-hole surface within the lid footprint and an annular surface above the beverage container coupling structure and within the lid footprint. The annular surface is connected to the drink-hole planar surface and includes food container coupling structure that removably attaches to a second food container. A food compartment is formed from a food compartment inner wall extending from the annular surface, and a bottom connected to the food compartment inner wall. The lid also includes a drink hole extending through the drink-hole surface.

Abstract: Plastic packaging including a bottom portion, a complementary lid formed separately and independently from the bottom portion, and a tamper evidence lock including a frangible portion, the tamper evidence lock having a first portion integrally formed with the lid and a complementary second portion integrally formed with the bottom portion, for locking the lid to the bottom portion when the first portion is locked to the second portion forming the tamper evidence lock, and a method of providing tamper evidence.

Abstract: A container device and lock and method for locking the container device are disclosed. The container device may be a clam shell container which is secured with a twist on closure. This clam shell container allows for storage of items which are larger than the neck size of a twist-on closure. The container device may have wings on the side of the closure to secure a tight fit with a gasket to make the device water and smell resistant. This device can be used to secure items from unauthorized users. Medications are a common item which can be secured within this device.

Abstract: A cap for a container includes a main body having a top plate and a circular sidewall. Two opposite sides of the circular sidewall circularly connect to each other. One periphery of the circular sidewall connects to one surface of the top plate forming a closed end and the other periphery of the circular sidewall at the opposite side of the closed end forms an opened end. A ring member is located at the opened end of the main body. A first incision between the opened end of the main body and the ring member has a first end and a second end. The first end is separated from the second end. A second incision located on the main body or the ring member has a first end and a second end.

Abstract: There is provided an adjustable fastening device configured to engage a support to provide a tether for the attachment of a tensioned line. The adjustable fastening device includes a plate, and an adjustable collar configured to extend around the support and securely engage with the plate in operation. There is also provided a tensioning mechanism configured to seat against the support and extend in length to drive the support and the plate apart in operation when the plate is securely engaged with the collar. In this way the plate is moved away from the support to thereby securely engage the collar against the support on an opposed side of the support from the tensioning mechanism. The tensioning mechanism includes a rigidly connected foot.

Abstract: An instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) system includes a substantially flat massage tool, such as an instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) tool, and a case to hold the substantially flat massage tool in either a storage position or a display position. The case includes a structure with a top surface and the top surface has a recess shaped to receive and situate the first substantially flat tool in a horizontal position relative to the top surface. The structure also includes a slot shaped to receive and situate the substantially flat tool in an angled position extending away from the top surface. If the substantially flat massage tool is placed horizontally into the recess, the IASTM system is in the storage position. If the substantially flat massage tool is placed vertically into the slot, the IASTM system is in the display position.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a flexible container. In an embodiment, the flexible container includes (A) four panels, each panel comprising a flexible multilayer film. The flexible multilayer film includes a polymeric material composed of a polymeric material. The four panels form (i) a body, and (ii) a neck. The flexible container includes (B) a fitment having a top portion and a base. The fitment is composed of a polymeric material. The base is sealed in the neck. The base has (C) a cross-sectional shape with a diameter (d), and the base has a wall thickness (WT). The base has a d/WT ratio wherein the d/WT ratio (in mm) is from 35 to 800.

Abstract: Non-durable self-supporting flexible containers with easily variable sizing. Line ups of flexible containers have similar sizes, shapes, and constructions, but hold differing amounts of fluent product at unexpected fill heights.

Abstract: A flexible laminate suitable for forming a package (10) having a reclosable flap (12) is provided that includes pressure sensitive adhesive (34) extending in a periphery region past a reseal margin (42) for the flap (12) and on an opposite side therefrom for joining an outer and inner layer (30, 36) of the laminate together, whether directly or indirectly. The pressure sensitive adhesive (34) can overlie a permanent adhesive (32) in the periphery region, or directly join the outer and inner layers of the laminate together. The use of pressure sensitive adhesive (34) in the region can reduce the tight registration needed for cutting the outer layer (30) to define an outward layer of the flap (12), thereby reducing the chances for cutting into a portion of the outer layer (30) joined only by permanent adhesive (32) to the inner layer (36).

Abstract: Tabbed sealing members with a robust tab structure having additional support under the tab and at a tab pivot or hinge joint.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to manually openable heat-resistant packages for containing a product that include a thermoformed tray having a product receiving area and a sealing flange endowed with sufficient heat resistance to withstand the cooking and/or pasteurization/sterilization conditions required to produce a ready-to-eat packaged meal. The tray comprises a bulk layer, and a heat sealing layer in direct contact with the bulk layer. The inventive packages also include a flexible transparent lidding film covering the thermoformed product receiving area comprising a heat sealing layer. The package includes a hermetic seal comprising a perimeter heat seal which circumvents the thermoformed tray formed by heat sealing a portion of the heat sealing layer of the lidding film to the sealing flange of the tray. Only the heat sealing layer of the tray is readily frangible and renders the heat seal manually peelable.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided and include a modem control unit that is configured to receive a force signal from a force sensor representing an amount of impact force applied to a container. The modem is configured to determine based on the force signal, a bias value, a shock intensity of the force signal, and a shock severity of the force signal in response to a determination that the shock intensity is greater than a shock intensity threshold. The modem control unit is configured to determine an average shock severity based on a plurality of shock severity values and an absolute value indicator based on the bias value and the shock severity value, an average absolute value indicator based on the average shock severity and the bias value, and a presence of excessive mechanical shock based on the average absolute value indicator and based on the absolute value indicator.

Abstract: A combined molded pulp tray includes an inner tray and an outer tray wherein the inner tray and the outer tray are assembled closely to form a cushion space between the inner tray and the outer tray. The present invention belongs to the technical field of cushion tray for packing, particularly a combined molded pulp tray with nice appearance, low cost, convenient packing, transportation and storage, and good protecting effect.

Abstract: A casing for housing and transporting stage production material comprises a hollow main body shaped so as to define a seat for housing the material and at least partially made of a first expanded polymer.

Abstract: A system for storing a razor to prolong its shelf life can comprise a razor enclosure. The razor enclosure can comprise a casing and a lining. The casing can comprise a base and a lid. The base can house a razor, and the lid can form a substantially enclosed chamber with the base. The lining can be mounted within the inner surface of the casing. The lining can comprise a plurality of layers. The plurality of layers can be an inner layer capable of supporting the razor, a waterproof outer layer, and an absorbent inner core.

Abstract: A bottle insert for absorbing gas or humidity of a bottle, the bottle insert includes a body; one or more skid reduction elements. The body may include at least one out of (a) a chamber for storing a first absorbing material, and (b) a solid absorbing element that differs from powder. The absorbing material and the solid absorbing element are for absorbing at least one out of gas and humidify of a bottle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for consuming beverages. One embodiment includes a first beverage container that can be removably attached to a second beverage container, each of the containers in fluid communication with a double straw, wherein the double straw includes a first straw and a second straw that are bonded together via a sleeve, the first straw inserted into the first beverage container and the second straw inserted into the second beverage container. Each of the beverage containers contains a different substance such that as a user draws the substances via the double straw, the substances do not mix until they are consumed.

Abstract: A mixing container for heterogeneous contents is disclosed and, more specifically, a mixing container for heterogeneous contents, independently formed with a main container where first contents are stored and a supplementary container where second contents are stored, being separated from each other. The mixing container is configured such that when pressing an upper portion of the supplementary container after coupling the supplementary container to an upper portion of the main container, the second contents stored in the supplementary container move to the main container, and thereby the first and the second contents are mixed, therefore making it easy to fill contents in and to assemble the container, and also making it possible to select the second contents stored in the supplementary container as needed and mix with the first contents.

Abstract: A device for cooking corn kernels for making popcorn comprising a non-folding volume and a folding volume. The folding volume is configured to take up at least two positions, a first position in which the folding volume is folded and a second position in which it is unfolded. The folding volume includes four walls and at least two walls include a diagonal fold. Additionally, each wall includes a first horizontal fold that is parallel to an edge of the device formed by the non-folding volume. In the first position the non-folding volume is limited one or more of the four walls. At least one opening, in at least one of the side walls, has a horizontal orientation in the first position and a vertical orientation in the second position. The opening does not intersect a diagonal fold.

Abstract: The present specification describes a medicine dispensing system for automatically dispensing medication at a predetermined time. The system includes a cartridge that carries a strip of medicine pouches. When the cartridge is dropped into a dispensing unit, it automatically aligns with the dispensing unit without requiring any installation work from the user. The automatic alignment is enabled because of self-aligning features manufactured in the cartridge housing.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser device comprising: a body (100) that is provided with a dispenser orifice (110); a reservoir (1) containing fluid and a propellant gas; and a metering valve (20) that is assembled on said reservoir (1); said reservoir (1) being movable in said body (100) so as to actuate the metering valve (20) and dispense a dose of fluid through said dispenser orifice (110), said metering valve (20) including a valve member (30) that slides in said metering valve (20) during actuation; said device further comprising at least one sealing element (40, 41, 42) so as to form a leaktight seal, at least one sealing element (40, 41, 42) of said device comprising COC elastomer.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing modular, customizable packaging. The system can include a shipping container and one or more exterior panels. The exterior panels can be used to provide customized aesthetics and functionality to the shipping container. The combined system can provide a custom shipping container designed to meet the shipping requirements of various shipping providers without additional packaging. The shipping container and/or exterior panels can comprise additional components including displays, speakers, keyboards, and scent dispensers, among other things. This system can provide a customized and upgraded presentation for a variety of products including electronic devices. The system can utilize 3D scanning and printing, among other things, to provide custom exterior graphics and components. The system can also enable personalized, secure deliver of the product to the consumer.

Abstract: A shipping container includes a plurality of structural components and panels that are configured for assembly as a building. The plurality of panels cooperate to substantially surround the structural components.

Abstract: A trash receptacle attachment for helping to collect debris. The trash receptacle attachment includes a housing having an inlet portion, an outlet portion, and a hollow interior volume. The outlet portion is configured to be received within a trash receptacle, wherein mounting brackets attached to the exterior of the housing and are configured to removably mount to an opening of the trash receptacle to support the outlet portion within the trash receptacle. The inlet portion extends above the opening of the trash receptacle when the outlet portion is supported within the trash receptacle, wherein the inlet portion includes a funnel-like shape and is widened relative to the outlet portion. Debris is inserted into the inlet portion and the debris passes through the housing and the outlet portion thereof, into the interior of the trash receptacle.

Abstract: An automated trash cart that transports trash, recycling, and other waste (“waste”) from a home station to a designated pickup station along a designated route when instructed by a user via a smart mobile device. After the waste is picked up, the automated trash cart returns along the designated route to the home station. The automated trash cart comprises a cart, onboard microcontroller, network connection, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or cellular, and other sensors. The onboard microcontroller software is accessible online via smart device applications. The automated trash cart navigates autonomously, alerts the user if there are obstacles in its designated route, and charges itself while at home station. Once programmed, the device is capable of numerous ancillary functions such as opening and closing garage doors as needed to travel along the designated route as per user instructions and programming.

Abstract: A waterproof induction container includes a container body and an induction actuated container cover. The container body includes a storage cavity and a container opening. The induction actuated container cover includes a control housing, a cover panel, and an automatic driving arrangement. The control housing has a side concealed compartment and a cover opening. The cover panel is pivotally mounted to the control housing to pivotally move between a closed position and an opened position. The automatic driving arrangement is concealed in the side concealed compartment of the control housing in a waterproof manner to prevent any contamination of the automatic driving arrangement by moisture, corrosive gas, and trash residuals.

Abstract: A multitrack storage system, includes: a plurality of different sets of tracks having a base and opposing sidewalls wherein each of the tracks constitute a single groove having a predetermined width and having connections for removably connecting the tracks to one another; an adjustable tilting mechanism in contact with the tracks; a bumper at the distal end of each of the sets of tracks; at least two separate storage trains on different tracks with a plurality of wheeled storage containers, with the storage containers nested in the tracks; a train movement mechanism; a proximal end for the plurality of different sets of tracks wherein all of the plurality of different sets of tracks converge at the proximal end at a central terminus. Users may store items in the wheeled storage containers at the central terminus and then move the storage train away for storage.

Abstract: Conveyor apparatus, systems and methods are provided. In some embodiments a rail is supported in spaced-apart relation from an idler assembly of the conveyor by a bracket mounted to the conveyor. In some embodiments the bracket is mounted (e.g., removably mounted such as by a clamp) to an idler assembly of the conveyor (e.g., an end stand thereof). In some embodiments a retractable idler support is slidably mounted to a base frame and advanced between a first and second position.

Abstract: We disclose an apparatus for maintaining a flow of grain moving toward a rotating sweep conveyor. A rake extends longitudinally along the sweep. The rake is disposed along the leading sidewall of the sweep such that the rake is in the path of movement of the sweep as the sweep rotates within the bin. The rake has a plurality of projections that protrude from a shaft. A reciprocating drive assembly is connected to the driven roller and to the shaft. The reciprocating drive assembly causes the shaft to move forward and backward along the longitudinal axis of the sweep. The reciprocating shaft movement causes the projections to engage grain piles in the path of the sweep, causing the pile to collapse into a flowable particulate to be received by the sweep.

Abstract: A linear rack device and a method for assembling the linear rack device. The linear rack device comprises a base, a rail secured on the base, and an end support for mounting a driving device. The method comprises securing the rail on the base; contacting at least two non-planar locating planes of the end support directly with at least two non-planar locating planes of the rail such that the end support is located with respect to the rail; and securing the end support to the base.