Abstract: A method of the producing artificial gravity in an electromagnetized environment is provided with a bodysuit, a corridor, a plurality of mobile electromagnets, a plurality of mobile inertial measurement units (IMUs), a plurality of first fixed electromagnets, second fixed electromagnets, and at least one computing unit. The first fixed magnets and the second fixed magnets are integrated throughout the corridor to continuously generate a uniform magnetic field through the corridor. The mobile electromagnets are integrated throughout the bodysuit to electromagnetically interact with the first fixed electromagnets and the second fixed electromagnets, which simulates gravity as the bodysuit moves through the corridor. The mobile IMUs are integrated to the bodysuit so that the mobile IMUs sends spatial positioning and orientation data to the computing unit.

Abstract: A near space aircraft pod, including a pod body and a covering piece, where a heat dissipation part is disposed on the pod body for dissipating heat inside the pod body; and the covering piece is connected to the outside of the pod body in a movable manner, for covering the heat dissipation part or keeping a pre-designed distance from the heat dissipation part. According to the near space aircraft pod provided in the embodiments, the covering piece can adjust a distance from the heat dissipation part in time or cover the heat dissipation part based on a temperature change. Therefore, a heat dissipation speed of the pod can be effectively controlled, so that temperature inside the pod is kept in a proper range, and it is ensured that electronic devices in the pod operate under a good temperature environment.

Abstract: The present document presents a system and a method for packaging powders in containers (S) through a hopper (T) and a first tube (TC) connected to the hopper (T). Air is sucked both in the area of the first tube and in the area of the hopper. The powder is then drawn directly from inside the hopper thus keeping the flow rate and the degree of compacting of the system constant. Moreover, the powder sucked inside the first tube is thus compacted and can be conveyed compacted towards the outlet. In this way it is possible to control the dosing of the product exiting from the system with high precision.

Abstract: Provided is a method for filling a container with a liquid in which the container is filled via an opening of the container and an internal volume of the container increases during the filling process and the internal volume of the filled volume is at least twice the volume of the unfilled container. Also provided is a device for filling containers, and a container having an opening, a base region, and a main body integrally formed with the opening and the base region, the main body being bent by a specified bending angle around a specified circumferential folding edge of the main body in such a way that the opening of the container is arranged closer to the base region than the circumferential folding edge is, wherein the position of the folding edge relative to the base region of the container can be changed during an expansion of the container.

Abstract: A system for creating custom-sized cardboard blanks for folding packagings comprises a first and at least a second supply for fanfold cardboard, a control unit (e.g., microprocessor) that calculates, based on order information regarding the desired minimum dimensions of a current packaging, under predefined optimization criteria a first blank layout for folding the packaging, said blank layout comprising a leading edge and an ending edge and transverse and longitudinal crease lines dividing the blank having a desired length and width into panels, defines, based on predefined criteria, areas around the transverse crease lines and the leading and ending edges, in which no transverse folds from fanfolding the cardboard should be present, sensors communicatively coupled with said control unit that sense information indicative of a presence of transverse folds in cardboard, a cutter to cut-off the piece of cardboard from the first or the second web and form the desired blank.

Abstract: A lid applicator has a main body that receives a conveyor. Containers are placed on the conveyor, and lids are loaded into a chute in the lid applicator. As the containers move towards the lid applicator, the rim of the container contacts the lip of the lid that is being advanced downwardly and at an angle by a plurality of worm screws of the main body. The forward momentum of the container on the conveyor carries the lid away from worm screws, and forms a loose contact between the lid and container. The container and lid then pass under a platform of the main body with a flat surface, fully sealing the lid onto the container. As a next container approaches the chute, a sensor on the main body sends a signal causing the worm screws to dispense another lid at an angle to receive the next container.

Abstract: A standing tree baling apparatus includes a main frame and a boom pivotably connected to the main frame. The boom has a first end and a second end. A boom lifter is connected between the main frame and the boom for raising and lowering the boom about a pivot joint at the first end of the boom. A rotation arm has a first arm end and a second arm end. The rotation arm is pivotably connected to the second end of the boom at the first arm end. A driver pivots the arm relative to the boom. A compression ring is sized for loosely encircling a trunk of a standing tree and adapted for forcibly moving a succession of branches of the tree non-destructively inward toward the trunk of the tree as the ring is raised about the tree to facilitate baling of the tree with rope line. The ring is connected to the second arm end.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to an applicator plate (10) for use in an apparatus (80) for attaching a set of frangibly adjoined top engaging clips (110) to a group of articles ‘C’. The applicator plate (10) having a generally planar body; and a plurality of apertures (16a-26f) within the body. Each aperture (16a-26f) has a series of internal walls (16i-16x) arranged such that each aperture (16a-26f) has a polygonal shape.

Abstract: An egg sorting and packaging assembly comprising an endless egg conveyor, an egg supply device for supplying and moving eggs onto the endless egg conveyor, and one or more packaging lines associated with the endless egg conveyor. The one or more packaging lines are configured and arranged to receive eggs from the endless egg conveyor. The egg supply device is adapted and arranged to remove eggs from the supply device that would have to be placed on a position on the endless egg conveyor that is already occupied by an egg that could not be received in a packaging line, and leads the removed egg back to an egg supply line.

Abstract: A sheet storing apparatus, includes: an inlet section configured to take in sheets from outside of the apparatus into the apparatus; a storing unit configured to mount a storage bag in a storing area of the storage unit; and a recognition unit configured to count the number of sheets to be stored in the storage bag mounted in the storing area of the storing unit, in which the storing unit includes: a holding section configured to hold the storage bag mounted in the storing area of the storing unit; a support section configured to support the sheets stored in the storage bag from below via the storage bag; a drive section configured to move up and down the support section between an initial position and a final position; and a control section configured to control the drive section, based on the number of sheets counted by the recognition unit.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a transfer plate for a container element. The transfer plate extends in a first direction and a second direction being perpendicular to each other. The transfer plate comprises a cavity portion comprising at least one through-going first cavity adapted to receive and hold the container element, the first cavity having a first open area. The transfer plate further comprises a cover portion being at least as large as, or substantially as large as, the first open area. The disclosure further relates to an attachment unit for attaching a container element to a container body and to an apparatus for attaching container elements to container bodies in a flow of containers. In addition the disclosure relates to a method of attaching a container element to a container body by means of the attachment unit.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for filling a transport tray having a reduced risk of incorrect fillings. In accordance with the disclosure, a target filling of a plurality of receptacles in the transport tray is transmitted to the control device and at least one filling template is produced based on the target filling and on a filling regime and is displayed by means of a display device. Then drug portions corresponding to the filling template are transferred to the receptacles, and an image of at least the receptacles to be filled in accordance with the target filling is produced by means of an optical detection device and the actual filling is determined using the image and is compared to the target filling. If no target deviation is found, the transport tray is released for transferring the drug portions to the machine tray.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device comprising a first fixing element, comprising a first fixing surface, a further fixing element, comprising a further fixing surface, and a folded planar composite, at least partially fixed between the first fixing surface and the further fixing surface; wherein the folded planar composite comprises a first composite region and a further composite region; wherein the first composite region comprises a first layer sequence, comprising, from the further fixing surface to the first fixing surface, a first composite layer, a second composite layer, a third composite layer and a fourth composite layer; wherein the further composite region comprises a further layer sequence, comprising, from the further fixing surface to the first fixing surface, the first composite layer, the second composite layer and the fourth composite layer; wherein the first composite layer comprises a first carrier layer, the second composite layer a second carrier layer, the third composite layer a third

Abstract: An article packaging machine and method or turning article packs, the article packaging machine having a turner station for turning article packs moving though the packaging machine. The packaging machine includes a main conveyor extending longitudinally from an upstream end to a downstream end and through the turning station. Article packs are carried by the main conveyor spaced and sequentially in the downstream direction through the turner station. The turner station includes flight drive assembly having multiple flight assemblies. The flight assemblies are driven above upper cam plates in the upstream direction, and below lower cam plates in the downstream direction. The flight assemblies include turner rods that are moved toward the main conveyor to contact the article pack in at least two points. The turner rods progressively move toward the main conveyor center line until the distal ends of the turner rods are moved past the article pack side walls and the pack is turned 90 degrees.

Abstract: A transfer device (11) of a bag processor (10) includes a rail member (12) which defines a transfer route and a plurality of gripper pairs (14), and the gripper pair (14) is transferred by linear motor drive. A unit processing time per filling processing of a liquid filling device (25) on the transfer route is different from a unit processing time per sealing processing of a first bag mouth sealing device (26) on the downstream side, and the number of processed bags per processing of the liquid filling device (25) is different from the number of processed bags per processing of the first bag mouth sealing device (26). The number of bags on which the processing is executed by the first bag mouth sealing device (26) during the unit processing time of the liquid filling device (25) becomes the same as the number of the processed bags per processing of the liquid filling device (25).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process of manufacturing a pharmaceutical composition, a pharmaceutical composition produced by the process of the present invention and a container comprising a pharmaceutical composition produced by the process of the present invention.

Abstract: A filling device for decanting material from a flexible bulk material container is provided. The filling device has a hollow body that has an upper opening face and a lower opening face. The upper end of the hollow body projects into the interior of the flexible bulk material container so that material from the flexible bulk material container can enter the hollow body via the upper opening face. At the lower end of the hollow body there is a closure that has an upper plate and a lower plate. The lower plate can be pivoted about the axis of a bolt from a first position in which it completely closes the opening of the upper plate to a second position in which the opening of the upper plate is at least slightly open. The lower plate has a structure that forms at least part of the standing face.

Abstract: The invention relates to the storage and transportation of liquid products, and specifically to a plastic bottle. The challenge which this invention is designed to address is to increase the performance characteristics of a bottle, i.e. to create a lightweight design of bottle which is easy to manufacture and enables said bottle to be securely attached to items of clothing etc. The challenge in question is addressed by the fact that the plastic bottle, comprising a hollow thin-walled body ending with a neck, and a holder which is designed in the form of an open groove, molded in the body, parallel to the central axis of the bottle and extending for more than half the height of the bottle, is characterized by the fact that the projections of the walls of the groove on the plane, which is perpendicular to the transverse axis of the groove, are in the form of zigzag-shaped lines. Furthermore, each zigzag-shaped line may consist of sections of straight lines and/or sections of curved lines.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a novel blank for producing cartons, particularly cartons useful for storing and dispensing sheets of tissue, having a novel shape. The cartons have at least one corner edge that is partially formed from an edge wall having a convex cross-sectional shape. In certain instances the carton has four corners and each of the edges is at least partially formed from an edge wall having a convex cross-sectional shape. By providing a carton having one or more convex shaped corner edges not only is a disinvite carton created, but the additional wall forming the convex edge may be provided with graphics that differ from the other carton walls to further enhance the cartons distinctive appearance.

Abstract: A packaging system for goods, having a box (1) for holding the goods, the box having four side walls (11a-d), a front face (12) and a rear face (16); the front face has a wall provided with a window (15); the rear face has an opening; the packaging system further has either (i) a plastic film (6) wrapped around the box, the plastic film covering the front face and the rear face of the box and thereby retaining the goods within the box; or (ii) at least one band placed around the box, the at least one band being placed around the box so as to encircle the front face and the rear face of the box and thereby retain the goods within the box; and the opening in the rear face is configured to allow the goods to be pushed out of the box through the opening when the box is resting on one of its side walls and after the plastic film or the at least one band has been removed.

Abstract: A unit dose paperboard package includes an outer paperboard sleeve and an inner paperboard slide card lockably retained within the outer sleeve. The outer sleeve includes a plurality of panels operatively connected to each other such that a top panel of the plurality of panels includes an inner slide card retaining aperture and an inner slide card releasing button defined thereon. The inner slide card includes an inner slide card retaining and releasing panel. The slide card release button includes a longitudinally extending tab defined by a cut in the sleeve, with a root of the tab between ends of the cut, and with a moveable tab edge opposite the root of the tab. The card retaining aperture extends longitudinally past the moveable tab edge in a first direction, but does not extend longitudinally past the root of the tab in a second direction opposite the first direction.

Abstract: A unit dose paperboard package having a locking feature includes an outer paperboard sleeve and an inner paperboard slide card lockably retained within the outer sleeve. The outer sleeve includes a plurality of panels operatively connected to each other such that a top panel of the plurality of panels includes an inner slide card retaining aperture and an inner slide card releasing button defined thereon. The inner slide card includes a plurality of unit dose dispensing blisters and a retaining and releasing panel located adjacent to the unit dose dispensing blisters. The inner slide card includes an access edge opposite the retaining and releasing panel, wherein the access edge is free of any folding spine.

Abstract: A box includes at least four side panels. A first minor panel includes a first minor flap. A first major panel includes a first major flap. A second minor panel includes a second minor flap. A second major panel includes a second major flap. The box also includes a top end and a bottom end. The top end includes the first and second minor flaps and the first and second major flaps. The first minor flap is positioned opposite the second minor flap, and the first major flap is positioned opposite the second major flap. Portions of the first and second major flaps overlie portions of the first and second minor flaps. An opening extends through portions of the first and second major flaps between the first and second minor flaps. The opening extends the entire distance between opposing peripheral edges of the first and second major panels.

Abstract: A metallic container end closure is provided that generally comprises a dispensing opening and a vent opening. The vent opening improves pourability through the dispensing opening and provides an alternative option for consuming the contents of the container. The end closure may include features to ease opening of the vent opening, such as stiffeners and/or vent form features.

Abstract: A pallet for supportively carrying and transporting goods as a unit load in a stable efficient manner is disclosed. The pallet can be configured as a rigid or easily disassemblable compact collapsed structure. Interlocking frame members form an upper planar surface with one or more gap or void areas. A sheet of flexible material operatively secured to the frame is tautly stretched to overlie the void areas and forms a structural part of the upper planar surface to counteract downward load forces applied to the fabric over the pallet surface void areas. The sheet material preferably comprises woven polypropylene material.

Abstract: A pipe coil skid includes a plurality of beams affixably connected together to form a rectangular shaped base and a platform disposed within the base. The platform has a concave upward shape on its upward facing side when the skid sits on a horizontal surface, such that a coil of pipe positioned upon the platform contacts the platform within the base. The pipe coil skid also includes a first side rail coupled to at least one of the plurality of beams. The first side rail is configured to block movement of the coil of pipe beyond a boundary of the rectangular shaped base.

Abstract: A container, such as a planter, configured to prevent minimize damage resulting from storage of like like-shaped containers. The container may contain one or more components that prevent or minimize like-shaped containers stored or nested together from being stuck or wedged together in a manner which may result in damage to one or more components of the container. The container may include a bottom wall, at least one stacking rib configured to prevent or minimize a like-shaped container stored or nested together from being stuck or wedged together in a manner which may result in damage to one or more components of the container or the stored or nested like-shaped container, and including an outer side wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall and partially enclosing an inner area of the container.

Abstract: A container comprises a cover member and a receptacle member axially displaceable therewithin for selective axial arresting therewith. A polygonal locking neck of the cover member telescopingly receives a polygonal portion of the receptacle member. A circumcircle of the polygonal portion is smaller than an inscribed circle of the polygonal locking neck. The polygonal portion of the receptacle member can be reciprocated about a longitudinal axis between a locked position at which an arresting member is engaged with locking teeth of the receptacle member, and an unlocked position at which the at least one arresting member is disengaged from the locking teeth of the receptacle member. Twisting of the cover member and the receptacle member at opposite senses results in disengaging the locking teeth of the receptacle member from the at least one arresting member of the cover member, into the unlocked position.

Abstract: A product, system, and method for creating a film capable of allowing a user to create a custom graphical representation is described, which may allow a user to create a custom graphical representation in a film by depressing select areas of the film to form the custom graphical representation.

Abstract: A method for providing a passivation layer or pH protective coating on a substrate surface by PECVD is provided, the method comprising generating a plasma from a gaseous reactant comprising polymerizing gases. The lubricity, passivation, pH protective, hydrophobicity, and/or barrier properties of the passivation layer or pH protective coating are set by setting the ratio of the O2 to the organosilicon precursor in the precursor feed, and/or by setting the electric power used for generating the plasma. In particular, a passivation layer or pH protective coating made by the method is provided. Pharmaceutical packages coated by the method and the use of such packages protecting composition contained in the vessel against mechanical and/or chemical effects of the surface of the package without a passivation layer or pH protective coating material are also provided.

Abstract: A containing device having a slidable handle includes a container (1) and a handle (2). The container (1) includes a first surface (114), a second surface (115) and at least one sliding slot (14) extended from the first surface (114) to the second surface (115). The sliding slot (14) includes a first sliding section (141) arranged corresponding to the first surface (114), a second sliding section (142) arranged corresponding to the second surface (115), and a turning section (143) connected between the first sliding section (141) and the second sliding section (142). The handle (2) movable along the at least one sliding slot (14) is assembled to the container (1). The structure allows a user to hold the handle (2) from the first surface (114) or the second surface (115), so that a lifting direction of the containing device can be changed. Accordingly, it is convenient to carry and use the containing device.

Abstract: A novel flexible pouring spout guard that can be removably affixed to glasses, mugs, tumblers or other similar vessels used for holding beverages and other liquids and employed in pouring or drinking from such vessel, or in transferring liquids out of such vessel and into a bottle or other container, is described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to collection and storage drinking water, e.g. as a step in disaster preparedness. The invention relates to emergency preparedness kits comprising a food-grade bladder composed of thin plastic film for covering the inside surface of a bathtub to provide a barrier between the surface of the bathtub and drinking water contained therein, and for enclosing the contained water.

Abstract: Provided is a zipper bag in which the contents are stored in a small volume when a user discharges air in the zipper bag by a simple method at the time of storing the contents the zipper bag, and more particularly, a zipper bag capable of easily discharging air stored in the zipper bag by a simple configuration without combining or configuring a separate air discharge valve by adjusting the air discharge in the zipper bag by controlling an opening of the zipper bag through a discharge portion, and being easily manufactured and used for a long time.

Abstract: A child resistant zipper closure for a plastic bag includes a double slider, including a first slider and second slider. The first and second sliders are oriented on the zipper closure such that when at least one of the first slider and second slider is moving in a direction toward the other of the first slider and second slider, the zipper is interlocking; and when at least one of the first slider and second slider is moving in a direction away from the other of the first slider and second slider, the zipper is unlocking. The first and second sliders can be realeasably connected together.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for an inflation pouch. The inflation pouch may include a border on a first end and a nozzle on a second end, wherein the border defines an interior volume of the inflation pouch, and the interior volume is in fluid communication with the nozzle. The border further comprises a zipping fastener or a hook and loop fastener. The nozzle may couple with an inflation valve of an inflatable structure. The interior volume of the inflation pouch is in fluid communication with an interior volume of the inflatable structure.

Abstract: A bottle cap capable of being opened by one press, comprising a bottle mouth (11) and a bottle cap (1), and further comprising a positioning ring (3), a fixing ring (10), and an oval elastic snap ring (8). A slot (13) is provided between the positioning ring (3) and the fixing ring (10); the two major axis ends of the elastic snap ring (8) are located in the slot (13); either of the two major axis ends of the elastic snap ring (8) is provided with a press piece (7); a groove (12) is circumferentially formed on the side wall of the bottle mouth (11) at a position corresponding to the elastic snap ring (8); the two minor axis ends of the elastic snap ring (8) are located in the groove (12) to lock the connection of the bottle cap (1) to the bottle mouth (11), and are configured to stretch as the press piece (7) is pressed, so as to disengage from the groove (12) and enter the slot (13), thereby unlocking the connection of the bottle cap (1) to the bottle mouth (11).

Abstract: A liquid bottle or container, such as for liquid detergent, and corresponding cap and cup is disclosed for operation in a horizontal position with the cap and cup side wall substantially parallel to the ground, the cap and cup shape providing a built-in drip collector cavity positioned around a portion of the circumference or perimeter of the cap and cup rim on the open end of the cap. The cap and cup may be used to cover a nozzle or other valve dispenser during storage. The drip collector cavity has a volume sufficient to collect liquid residue remaining after normal use of the cap as a measuring and dispensing cup, and any post-use drops from the dispenser nozzle. Thus, the cap and cup of the present disclosure is dripless or nearly drip less. In an embodiment, at least a portion of the cap rim perimeter around which no built-in drip collector cavity is positioned is shaped as a pouring spout.

Abstract: A breathing assistance apparatus has a lid and latch assembly configured for one-handed operation. The apparatus also includes a hinge assembly that separates when over-rotated but that reengages upon closing of the lid onto the main body of the apparatus.

Abstract: Disclosed is a double-wall vacuum-insulated food container with complementary lid. The body of the container has a base and an upwardly-extending side wall terminating in an upper free edge. The container also has an inner portion and a complementary outer portion with a gap between. The lid sealingly fits onto the upper free edge of the container. The lid includes a central member and a surrounding frame with a sealing ring. The sealing ring serves as an interface between a lower peripheral edge of the frame and the upper free edge of the container. The frame has fastening members which complementary features disposed about the upper free edge of the container. Within the container is a separator having an outer profile substantially complementary with an inner contour of the container, whereby the interior of the container may be selectively divided by a user.

Abstract: Various embodiments relate to a cooking grease receptacle. The receptacle is configurable for depositing, filtration, storage, and/or reuse of cooking oil and grease. An example embodiment is an assembly comprising a reservoir and at least one attachment. The reservoir has a flat bottom end and a flat top end. The top end of the reservoir comprises a reservoir inlet defined by a coupling ridge. The at least one attachment has a sidewall and comprises an outlet defined by at least a portion of the sidewall. The attachment is configured to be fluidly coupled to the reservoir, via the coupling ridge, at the outlet such that a seal is formed between the attachment and the coupling ridge. Various attachments may be interchangeable such that similar coupling mechanisms across attachments are used. In some embodiments, the reservoir and the at least one attachment comprise a heat resistant material capable of withstanding temperatures of up to and including 750 degrees Fahrenheit.

Abstract: A discharge container includes: a discharge nozzle that is mounted on a mouth portion of a container body and in the ceiling wall portion of which a discharge hole for discharging contents is formed; an inside plug disposed inside the discharge nozzle and wherein a communication hole for bringing the discharge hole and the inside of the container body into communication is formed; and a valve body for closing the communication hole so as to allow opening as necessary. The valve body includes: a valve portion disposed above the communication hole's opening circumferential edge of the inside plug so as to separate freely upward therefrom; a topped cylinder-shaped main body portion that is disposed below the valve portion and a bottom opening of which opens toward the inside of the container body; and a connecting portion that connects the valve portion's lower part with the main body portion's top wall.

Abstract: A dispensing closure for dispensing fluid product from a squeeze container consists of an outer cap element (3) and an inner element or valve disc (4) fitting inside the cap element. Each is moulded from thermoplastics; no elastomer is used. The cap element includes an outwardly-deflectable diaphragm wall (35) around a central outlet opening (361). The inner element (4) has a peripheral mounting ring (41), a central blocking portion (48) and a set of support spokes (46) providing flow clearance between them. In a closed position the blocking portion closes the outlet opening. In an outflow condition the diaphragm wall (35) deflects outwardly to allow flow. In a recovery mode the blocking portion (48) deflects inwardly for compensation air or residual liquid product to enter the container.

Abstract: A cap includes a main unit fit onto the mouth of a double-walled container, a spout cylinder provided on the main unit, an inner stopper that is provided in the main unit, and a first inner valve. The inner stopper includes a communicating part that communicates with the inside of the inner container and the inside of the spout cylinder. The first inner valve includes a first valve body that covers the communicating part. The first valve body has passage holes. The first valve body being deformed from a closing position S toward an opening position O keeps acting as a partition between the communicating part and the spout cylinder.

Abstract: Provided is a container for storing, preserving, identifying, tracking and transporting a federally controlled substance having a child resistant and senior friendly lid, and a process for identifying and tracking federally controlled substances within the re-sealable containers. The federally controlled substance containers include a two-piece child resistant and senior friendly lid and a 2-factor authentication identification tag, as well as a microchip for identifying the container controlled substance contents and tracking the container. Controlled substance contents within the containers are optimized for long term storage by removal of the oxygen therein, and the containers and controlled substance contents can be readily identified, detected, tracked and traced after being filled with a federally controlled substance.

Abstract: A manually indexable dispenser, a system, and a method are provided for use with dispensing a nutritional supplements cartridge having a plurality of serving chambers each sealed by a membrane to store a volume of granulated nutritional supplement. The dispenser, the system, and the method are configured to transmit a wireless signal indicative of dispensing of supplements and/or a time of dispensing, and receive a wireless signal containing data indicative of a user notification for a reminder for a user to take a supplement at a specified time.

Abstract: A new design for a child resistant cap which features a flip open top which opens to reveal a viewing mechanism, which allows magnified viewing of the contents of a container upon which the cap is installed, is presented. The cap allows the content's of a container to be viewed without the necessity of removing the cap from the container. The cap of the present invention includes an outer cap and an inner cap. The outer cap includes a lens concentrically aligned with a viewing window in the inner cap. The outer cap is also equipped with a flip top lid which is operable to cover and uncover the lens and viewing window. The outer and inner caps are equipped with features that make the closure difficult for a child to open.

Abstract: Arrangements are provided for “smart” functionality with “dumb” containers, such as for determining medication adherence, tracking product use, and validating product authenticity. An acoustic emitter is engaged with a container or other vehicle. Opening the container causes the acoustic emitter to produce an acoustic emission, without requiring power, processing capacity, or sensors. A cell phone or other station receives and registers acoustic emissions, such as by logging opening of the container, verifying authenticity of the acoustic emission, communicating with an oversight system, or similar. Data as may be encoded in an acoustic emission may include vehicle detection data (e.g., logging a container being opened), vehicle information (e.g., lot number, contents name), vehicle validation (e.g., valid or counterfeit numerical code), and audible user recognition (e.g., brand jingles, warning sounds).

Abstract: A cover configured to cover an opening of a drinking container from unwanted contamination. The cover can have a first portion that can move from a first position in which the first portion is generally parallel with a surface of the cover to a second position in which the first portion extends away from the surface of the cover. The cover can also have a second portion that can move from a first position in which the second portion is generally parallel with the surface of the cover to a second position in which the second portion extends away from the surface of the cover. When the first and/or second flaps are in the second position, the first and/or second flaps can surround at least a portion of an outside surface of a drinking container adjacent to the opening and cover the opening of the drinking container.

Abstract: An environment protection bottle container includes a container main body and an output main body. The container main body includes a substrate layer and at least one anti-seepage paint layer. The container main body is formed with a top face, a bottom face and a peripheral face, which together define a receiving space. Two ends of the peripheral face are respectively connected with the top and the bottom faces. The top face has a reception section. The output main body is disposed on the reception section. The output main body has a support section in abutment with the top face. The container main body is easy to decompose in natural environment so that the destruction to the environment is reduced. In addition, the output main body is securely and replaceably connected with the container main body so that the output main body is reusable to reduce the waste material.