Abstract: A method for holding piece goods to be collected, and/or for gathering together piece goods to be dropped off. At least one piece goods module has a plurality of separate piece goods compartments at a collection point. The piece goods compartments each have a closure device adjustable from a closure position preventing access to the piece goods compartment into an opening position, which opens up access to the piece goods compartment and back. The piece goods module is transported by a drone by air from a distribution base to a transfer point and/or vice versa. The piece goods module is transported by a courier vehicle from the transfer point to the collection point and/or vice versa. At the collection point the at least one piece goods module is secured captively to a docking station and/or is separated from the docking station which is connected to the piece goods module.

Abstract: Described are passenger seats (102) having a seat bottom (122) connected to the seat frame (108) at a hinge (130) at an aft portion of the seat bottom (122), and having a release mechanism (132) operably connected with the seat bottom (122) that, when actuated by a user, cause the seat bottom (122) to be released from a locked configuration to an unlocked configuration, whereby the seat bottom (122) is free to rotate downward, independent of a seat back (142), about the hinge (130) to a tilted position in order to increase a range of available angles between the seat bottom (122) and seat back (130).

Abstract: The aircraft seat unit includes a first seat 13, a second seat 14, an intermediate portion 15 disposed between the first seat 13 and the second seat 14, and a front wall 11 adjacent to the intermediate portion 15. An axis line X1 of the first seat 13 and an axis line X2 of the second seat 14 are respectively disposed at angles that are oriented in mutually opposite directions with respect to a traveling direction. The intermediate portion 15 id disposed in a space between the first set and the second seat and is capable of supporting a load of a bassinet 30 placed thereon. The front wall 11 includes engagement holes 11e that detachably engage with engagement portions 32 of the bassinet 30.

Abstract: An aircraft environmental control system includes means for mixing and conditioning bleed air from a bleed air input and recirculation air from an aircraft interior to provide mixed, conditioned air to the aircraft interior. The system also includes a first contaminant removal device and a second contaminant removal device arranged in a path of at least part of the recirculation air, prior to the means for mixing and conditioning, and a valve (SV1) arranged to alternate flow of recirculation air through the first and second contaminant removal devices.

Abstract: An aircraft environmental control system includes means for mixing and conditioning bleed air from a bleed air input and recirculation air from an aircraft interior to provide mixed, conditioned air to the aircraft interior, the system further includes one or more rotating wheels arranged in a path of at least part of the recirculation air, prior to the means for mixing and conditioning, the one or more wheels configured to remove one or more contaminants and/or moisture from the recirculation air before mixing and conditioning.

Abstract: A gas turbine includes a mounting structure for mounting the engine to a pylon. A propulsor section includes a fan having a fan diameter. A geared architecture drives the fan. A generator section includes a fan drive turbine that drives the geared architecture. A turbine to fan diameter ratio is substantially less than 45%.

Abstract: A method is provided that includes causing an operational member of a system to move. The method includes driving a power or control signal through a conductive coupling member. The conductive coupling member is connected between a first terminal and a second terminal in a power circuit, and the coupling member secures the operational member to a structural member of the system. The method includes detecting an electrical disconnect between the first terminal and a second terminal. The method includes determining a mechanical break associated with the coupling member based on the electrical disconnect between the first terminal and the second terminal. The method includes causing the operational member of the system to stop moving based on determining the mechanical break associated with the coupling member.

Abstract: Battery modules for unmanned and human piloted electric aircraft comprise two planar substrates with electrochemical cells secured between to form load-bearing structural components from which fixed-wing aircraft with greater endurance can be constructed. The cells can be oriented perpendicular or parallel to the substrates, and in the latter case the substrates can include slots that the cells fit into. The cells can be secured to the substrates by adhesives, welding, soldering and the like. Battery modules can be formed to the shapes of fixed-wing aircraft parts such as wings.

Abstract: Methods for automatically initiating stopping of an engine of an aircraft at a desired engine-stop speed are disclosed. An embodiment of the method includes receiving data indicative of a current speed and a current acceleration of the aircraft, the current speed being different from the engine-stop speed of the aircraft. Using the received data, an initiation time at which to initiate stopping of the engine to cause the engine to stop substantially at the engine-stop speed of the aircraft is determined. Stopping of the engine is automatically initiated at the initiation time.

Abstract: An oil reservoir assembly includes a tank, a return passage, a pressurization valve, a first passage, and a vent valve. The tank includes a canister, a fill port, an first oil outlet, an second air outlet, and an inlet. The inlet is disposed in the canister and is connected to a restrictor. The return passage is connected to the inlet of the tank and to a scavenge pump. The pressurization valve is fluidly connected to the second air outlet of the tank. The first passage is connected to the pressurization valve and to an accessory gearbox of the engine. The vent valve is disposed in the return passage and includes a body, a channel extending through the body, an inlet orifice, and an outlet orifice. The inlet orifice is disposed in an end of the body. The outlet orifice is fluidly connected to the inlet orifice via the channel.

Abstract: A method of operating a fuel tanker aircraft for in-flight fuelling comprises: transmitting a deploy command signal from a communication unit of the tanker aircraft to a communication unit of a fuel receiver aircraft, to cause a line and drogue to deploy from the receiver aircraft; controlling at least one of the tanker aircraft and the drogue to engage the drogue with a first end of a fuel hose of the tanker aircraft, a second end of the fuel hose being connected to the tanker aircraft; and transmitting a return command signal from the communication unit of the tanker aircraft to the communication unit of the receiver aircraft, to cause the line and drogue to return to the receiver aircraft with the first end of the fuel hose, wherein the tanker aircraft is located behind the receiver aircraft and the deploy command signal is for causing the line and drogue to deploy rearwardly of the receiver aircraft.

Abstract: Disclosed are unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) facilities suitable for use by both emergency and non-emergency UAVs. The facilities comprise a housing having first and second moveable platforms. A cover is arranged above the second moveable platform. A drive system operates the first and second moveable platforms and the cover.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a base station in wireless communication with a UAV. The base station includes an operating platform; a landing platform, the landing platform and the operating platform being independent of each other and the landing platform being adjacent to the operating platform; a transfer mechanism at least partially disposed on the landing platform to send the UAV landed on the landing platform into the operating platform and/or transfer the UAV stored in the operating platform onto the landing platform; and a controller configured to trigger the base station to perform a UAV recovery operation or a UAV releasing operation when a state of the UAV meets a specific strategy or when a dispatch instruction is received; and control the operating platform to perform one or more operations of: UAV power source update, UAV part replacement, UAV payload supplementation, UAV data exchange, and UAV storage.

Abstract: To reduce the footprint of an installation for assembling a fuselage section, a support structure includes a chassis and a core mounted so that it can rotate relative to the chassis about an axis of rotation of the core. The core includes a fastener(s) for holding the longitudinal fuselage portions around the core, with a view to assembling them to form the fuselage section. The support structure includes one or more rolling elements provided on the chassis, in order to allow the movement of this support structure within the installation.

Abstract: A handling assembly of a propulsion assembly includes a frame which includes three radially spaced arms and is mobile in rotation about an axis transverse to a longitudinal axis of the handling assembly, and three branches for handling the nacelle, which are mounted transversally on the arms of the frame, extend along the longitudinal axis and include a working branch, which is movable between a rest position allowing a clearance with an inner wall of an air intake of the nacelle and a working position in which the working branch comes into contact with the inner wall, so as to exert a pressing force of the handling branches on the inner wall of the air intake. A method for handling a propulsion assembly using the handling assembly is also included.

Abstract: A sensor system can include a sensor configured to output raw sensor data, a plurality of processing modules configured to process the raw sensor data from the sensor to output processed sensor data, a state module for each processing module operative to cause a respective processing module to receive and/or process the sensor data, and a control module configured to receive a coded bitstring and activate or deactivate a predefined set of state modules based on the coded bitstring to control which processing modules process the sensor data and/or an order of processing. The coded bitstring can include a plurality of discrete bits less than the amount of processing modules and/or state modules. A plurality of the state modules and/or processing modules can be associated with at least one discrete bit of the plurality of discrete bits such that each coded bitstring corresponds to a predetermined group of state modules and/or processing modules.

Abstract: To efficiently delivering payloads to respective orbits, a payload is received from a launch vehicle at a spacecraft operating as an orbital transfer vehicle. The payload is transferred, using the spacecraft, to a second orbit in accordance with a predefined fixed schedule that specifies at least the second orbit and a plurality of times at which the spacecraft transitions between the first and the at least second orbit.

Abstract: Disclosed is an environment forming apparatus suitable for biological cultivation in extraterrestrial space. The apparatus includes a shell and a biological cabin configured in an upper space of the shell. A light management system for importing light of biological growth from external world is configured in the upper space, a thermal management system for at least balancing a temperature of the upper space and a water supplying system and configured for providing water for creatures growth are both configured on the shell. The biological cabin and the like are set at the appropriate part of the shell, an environment which is relatively suitable for biological growth or cultivation can be created and simulated on an extraterrestrial star, a condition is provided for ecological cultivation of the extraterrestrial space, an ecosystem of the extraterrestrial space can be formed, smooth extraterrestrial space biological experiment process is guaranteed.

Abstract: A spacecraft propulsion system comprises two thrusters, each operating in accordance to a corresponding propulsion technique. A controller is configured to direct collected solar energy to heat a propellant for consumption in one of the two thrusters, or to generate electric energy for the other one of the two thrusters.

Abstract: Omni-directional, extensible grasp mechanisms are disclosed. Such grasp mechanisms may be used as a robotic end effector for docking, grasping, and manipulating space structures, or to interconnect other structures or vehicles. Novel interconnected lattice structures may enable large arrays to be assembled. The grasp mechanisms may be used to create structures from parallel docking linkages. This may enable reconfiguration of multiple docked space vehicles and/or structures without the use of propellant. The grasp mechanisms have the ability to make and break connections multiple times, enabling a nondestructive and reversible docking process.

Abstract: Systems and methods for manufacturing and inserting a predetermined number of material-filled pouches into containers are disclosed. A system includes a pouch providing system comprising a plurality of lanes, wherein each one of the plurality of lanes includes a pouch making machine and a hold-back structure. The system also includes a conveyor system structured and arranged to move a plurality of containers into alignment with the plurality of lanes. The system further includes a controller structured and arranged to control the hold-back structure in each one of the plurality of lanes such that the pre-determined pouches are inserted into the plurality of containers when the plurality of containers are aligned with the plurality of lanes.

Abstract: Segmented wrapping materials and related methods. In some embodiments, a plurality of individual segments of a film or other wrapping material may be placed on a single roll or core and each opposing edge of each segment of such roll/core may be folded or otherwise reinforced to improve the strength of the film and thereby improve containment of a pallet or other items being wrapped with the material.

Abstract: A packaging machine for packaging products with extendible film is provided with a labelling unit for automatically applying a label to a packaged product and comprises a labeller and a label applying device, in which the label applying device comprises a first arm that is substantially horizontal and parallel to a first side of said labeller on which an outlet port is positioned of said label by said labeller, an applicator pad fitted to said first arm, a second arm that is substantially horizontal and parallel to a second side of said labeller to support said first arm, said first arm and said second arm being vertically movable to remove said label from said outlet port and apply the label to said product.

Abstract: A wire guide assembly is provided for the accurate labeling of different diameter elongated objects, wires, or cables within a wrapping mechanism of an elongated object label applicator. The label applicator guide permits elongated objects of different diameters to be placed within substantially the center of the wrapping mechanism to continuously facilitate proper application of a label to different sized elongated objects.

Abstract: A machine (10, 224, 258, 274, 292, 310) is selectively operative to apply markings such as labels, sleeves, decorations and indicia to containers (58, 130, 162, 254). The machine includes a lower conveyor (LC) (14) and an upper conveyor (UC) (28). LC shuttles (46) are selectively movable around an LC track (16). UC shuttles (52) are selectively movable around a UC track (30). The LC and UC shuttles are selectively movable to engage a container vertically intermediate of respective LC and UC shuttles. In the container engaged position each container is selectively rotatably and linearly movable so as to be positioned in engagement with applicators (108, 256, 296, 298, 300, 314, 316, 318, 320, 322, 324). The applicators are selectively operative to apply markings to respective containers in operative engagement therewith in a precise and repeatable manner.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a bottle formed of a synthetic resin material in a cylindrical shape with a bottom, the bottle includes a bottom portion which includes a bottom wall portion and a heel portion, in which the bottom wall portion includes an inner peripheral wall portion and a depressed wall portion, a plurality of concave portions are formed on the inner peripheral wall portion, the plurality of concave portions are located on the inner peripheral wall portion at least in a portion including a lower end edge of the inner peripheral wall portion, a plurality of convex portions are formed at a connecting portion between the inner peripheral wall portion and the depressed wall portion, and the plurality of concave portions and the plurality of convex portions are provided alternately in the circumferential direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container made of plastic material comprising a petaloid bottom having an axis of symmetry and comprising a central dome that projects toward the interior of the container; a series of feet projecting toward the exterior of the container that radiate from the central dome and each of which has a crest path that extends from an external edge of the dome to a peak radially remote from the dome; and a series of valleys each formed as a hollow between successive feet. Each crest path has an internal section extending from the external edge of the dome to a junction at a distance R2 from the central axis. Each crest path also has an external section extending from the junction tangentially in line with the internal section to the peak. The distances R1 and R2 are in a ratio where 45%?R1/R2?60%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispensing head (1) for a dispensing device, and to a dispensing device (100) for the metered dispensing of liquid preparations, which dispensing device is provided with the dispensing head. The dispensing head comprises a special valve (6), which comprises at least one sealing lip (7a, 7b), by means of which a passage channel (3) for dispensing the liquid preparation, which passage channel is formed in the dispensing head, can be closed. The present invention is characterized by the simplicity of the dispensing head (1) and the economic advantages in the manufacturing which are linked to this simplicity.

Abstract: A bottle may have varying depth ribs to achieve a balance of strength and rigidity while maintaining hoop strength. The varying depth ribs may smoothly transition around the circumference of the bottle from a flattened and/or shallow depth rib portion to a deep rib portion. A collection of flattened and/or shallow depth ribs act as recessed columns in the body of the bottle to resist bending, leaning, crumbling, and/or stretching. The deep rib portions provide hoop strength and make the bottle body more rigid and/or stiffer when gripped by a user. A balance may be achieved between of flattened and/or shallow depth ribs and deep ribs to attain a desired resistance to bending, leaning, and/or stretching while maintaining stiffness in a lightweight bottle.

Abstract: A three-dimensional gift box with acousto-optic effect includes a box body and a box lid; a first partition board and a second partition board which are provided in the box body, the first partition board is fixedly fitted to the inner edge of the box body, the second partition board is detachably fitted to the inner edge of the box bod; a circuit layer, which is formed in the space between the first partition board and the bottom plate of the box body; a storage layer, which is formed in the space between the first partition board and the second partition board; a foldable pop-up card, which is arranged between the second partition board and the inner side of the box lid; an electronic assembly module for producing the acousto-optic effect, which is arranged in the circuit layer.

Abstract: An apparatus and method utilizes a forming machine which includes a mandrel and forming plate each shaped to conform the paperboard and/or corrugated material blank passing through the mandrel into the desired configuration for a leak-proof tray. The blank includes a layer of a suitable paperboard and/or corrugated material, and a layer of leak-proof plastic or paper material disposed over one side of the corrugated material. The corrugated material includes cutouts at each corner of the blank that enable the sides and ends of the blank to be folded relative to one another. The paper material continuously overlaps the surface of the corrugated layer and these cutouts to provide a continuous leak-proof barrier layer within the formed tray and at the corners of the blank when folded to form the tray, as the paper material is folded over itself to form a bellows corner in the tray.

Abstract: A packaging for a bioprocessing bag includes a housing having an open interior space, and a support base attached to an external side of the housing, the support base having a recess for receiving an impeller base plate of a bioprocessing bag.

Abstract: A sealed container for the storage of a plurality of articles comprising an open topped receptacle having a lip that defines an opening through which the articles may pass into and from said receptacle and closure means, including a cover that is hingedly connected to the receptacle and which is sealably connected to the receptacle, for closing the opening. The receptacle also includes a flap that is hingedly connected to the cover and wherein the flap in one position is adapted to overly the cover and wherein information relating to the contents of the container is displayed on the cover and on the flap.

Abstract: A pallet system (10) for transporting goods has a pallet (12) and a measuring component (14) located on top of the upper surface (18) of the pallet (12). The measuring component (14) comprises a first conductive layer (32) and a second conductive layer (34) spaced apart from each other forming a capacitor with a gap (36). At least one elastic element (30) is arranged within the gap, and a control unit (31) is electrically connected to the first conductive layer (32) and the second conductive layer (34), wherein the control unit (31) is configured to measure the capacitance of the capacitor. Further, a measuring component (14) is shown.

Abstract: A container lid and base assembly includes lid and base stacking features, as well as base chamfers that align with vents provided in the lid. When a plurality of the container assemblies is stacked, the lid and base stacking features nest with each other, while the chamfers align with corresponding vents in the stacked assemblies so that none of the vents is blocked by a next-higher container assembly. The stacking features can be centrally located, and the vents can be peripherally located. A plurality of the container assemblies can have differing sizes and/or shapes, while including mutually compatible stacking features, thereby enabling container assemblies of differing sizes to be stacked without blocking any of the vents thereof. The vents can be holes or “C” vents. The lid and/or base can be manufacturable by thermoforming. The lid and base can be separate, or joined by a hinge.

Abstract: A beverage container is formed of a stacked array of interlocking single-serving container segments which allows indefinite storage of the container segments and which facilitates access to the beverage contained within a selected container segment without compromising the remaining quantities of the beverage

Abstract: The present invention provides a receptacle molding apparatus, a receptacle and a receptacle molding method. The receptacle molding apparatus, which is for molding a receptacle by means of heat molding, comprises: a first mold portion comprising a body molding part, which is for molding a body of a receptacle, a skirt molding part, which extends upward from the body molding part so as to mold a skirt of the receptacle, and a flange molding part which extends in the direction from the upper end of the skirt molding part toward the outside so as to mold the lower surface of a flange of the receptacle; and a second mold portion which is provided above the first mold portion, can move vertically and enable pressure-molding of the upper surface of the flange, and has a pressing surface for pressing a sheet which is to be molded into the flange from above at a position corresponding to the flange molding part.

Abstract: A container set includes a cover, a base, the cover having a cover sealing member which is made of elastic material and protrudes from a cover peripheral edge of the cover to allow the cover to engage the base, and a first container received between the cover and the base and having a container edge to allow the first container to engage an inner surface of the cover. In addition, the inner surface of the base has a base groove to allow the cover sealing member to engage the base groove when the cover engages the base, wherein the container edge, the cover sealing member and the base groove constitute an interlocking structure. With this interlocking structure, the cover, the base and the container(s) located therebetween can form a tightly engaged container set.

Abstract: A collapsible and reusable food storage container is formed from a single, foldable sheet having a receptacle portion and a lid portion. The foldable sheet is formed from a plurality of planar panels positioned adjacent to one another, with a foldable seam spanning an offset formed between sets of the adjacent planar panels. In use, the foldable sheet may be repeatedly transitioned between a collapsed configuration in which the foldable sheet is folded about the foldable seam into a flat packet and an assembled configuration in which the foldable sheet is unfolded into a receptacle and an attached lid for securely storing a portion of food. The planar panels may be formed of polypropylene, while the foldable seam may be formed of silicone that is overlaid into the offset between adjacent panels and sonically welded to the edges of the adjacent planar panels. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: A heat-shrinkable plastic element that can notably improve insertability of a preform is provided. The heat-shrinkable plastic element is disposed on at least part of the outside of a preform, the preform including a mouth part, a body part linked to the mouth part, and a bottom part linked to the body part, the heat-shrinkable plastic element including: at least a layer containing (A) an ionomer resin and (B) an olefin resin as essential constituents, wherein the heat-shrinkable plastic element has a storage modulus at 25° C. of at least 4.0×108 Pa, and the dynamic friction coefficient between the heat-shrinkable plastic element and the preform is at most 1.1.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bulk bag having self-standing loops. The bulk bag is configured with a bag-shaped body having a reversed “U”-shaped loop protruding upwardly from an outside thereof and configured to flexibly stand upright by itself from a folded position upon unstacking of bodies, wherein the loop is coupled to the body at a position spaced downwardly apart from a top edge of the body by a predetermined distance, the loop having an air tube having a predetermined length and coupled to an outside of the loop. The loop is configured with a semicircular arc-shaped hook portion and “I”-shaped supporting portions respectively extending from opposite ends of the hook portion, and the air tube is coupled with the hook portion and an at least one supporting portion and is heat-treated and flexibly bent at a portion corresponding to a boundary point between the hook portion and the supporting portion.

Abstract: In one aspect, an article is configured to close a first product and attach to a second product. The article includes a tag and a fastener. The tag has a perimeter. The tag includes an aperture and a first cut connecting the aperture and the perimeter. The aperture and first cut are configured to accept a portion of the first product. The fastener is connected to the tag at a joint, wherein the fastener is configured to attach to the second product.

Abstract: A reclosable pouch in combination with an elongate closure mechanism. The elongate closure mechanism includes a first base member disposed along a first sidewall. A pair of interlocking members extends from a first surface of the first base member, and are parallel to each other with a space therebetween. A plurality of partial indentations is disposed along a second surface of the first base member, extending longitudinally between the opposite ends of the elongate closure mechanism, and being visible between the opposite ends of the elongate closure mechanism. The pair of interlocking members extending from the first base member occlude and deocclude with a pair of interlocking members extending from the second base member, in order to resealably close the mouth. The plurality of partial indentations remains visible during the occluding and deoccluding.

Abstract: A lid for a container, such as a beverage cup, is provided. The lid includes a top wall for covering an opening of the container. The top wall may include an inner layer and an outer layer. The inner layer may include a first perforation line defining an openable sip hole area. The outer layer may be connected to the inner layer at the openable sip hole area. The outer layer may include a tearing off area that may be torn off and result in the opening of the first perforation line to create a sip hole in the inner layer.

Abstract: A container having a tamper evident lid is provided. The container includes a flanged upper peripheral region that includes an inwardly directed protuberance. The lid contains a correspondingly shaped flanged peripheral region that permits is to fit snugly within the container's flanged region and with the protuberance blocking user access to the edge of the lid, thereby preventing it from being pried off of container. A tab is provided on the container that is susceptible to manual separation from the container. By manually separating the tab from the container, a space is created in which the user may access the edge of the lid and pry it away from and upwardly out of covering relation to the container.

Abstract: A pouring system comprising a spout retainer and a pour spout that form a liquid-tight seal when attached to, or disposed with respect to, a liquid container, such as a bottle, thereby reducing or eliminating losses from poor seals suffered by use of conventional pour spouts. A spout retainer is configured to forms an essentially liquid-proof seal with an open portion of a container and a pour spout inserted into the container.

Abstract: A closure assembly including a closure base configured to be selectively coupled to a neck of a liquid vessel and a valve assembly operatively coupled to the closure base, the valve assembly comprising a nozzle that extends away from the closure base and defines at least one drink outlet, shower outlets spaced around the at least one drink outlet, and a barrel valve, the barrel valve being configured to be selectively rotated relative to the closure base to transition the valve assembly between a closed configuration, in which a flow of liquid from the liquid vessel through the closure assembly is restricted, a drink configuration, in which liquid is permitted to flow from the liquid vessel through the drink outlet but not the shower outlets, and the shower configuration, in which liquid is permitted to flow from the liquid vessel through the shower outlets but not the drink outlet.

Abstract: An exemplary tamper evident tub is disclosed. In various embodiments, the exemplary tub includes one or more breakable tabs in near proximity to a lid latching assembly. The one or more breakable tabs, in particular embodiments, prevent access to one or more lift tabs and latches, while the tamper evident tub lid is in a closed position. In various embodiments, the one or more lift tabs and latches are operable to allow for the lid to be opened from a closed position. In some embodiments, removing the breakable tabs allows access to the one or more lift tabs and latches, and further indicates that the exemplary tub has been tampered with.

Abstract: A de-oxygenation stopper configured to enable aging of an oxygen sensitive material such as wine contained within a vessel, while minimizing oxygen content within the vessel. The stopper includes an oxygen scavenging element configured to remove and/or neutralize oxygen molecules within the vessel, and a sealing element formed of one or more materials having tailored oxygen transmission rate(s) configured to enable the material to age at a desired rate.

Abstract: A covered marinade container apparatus for storing marinade for clean, easy application includes a container body defining a container inside and having an open top side. The container body has a lip extending from an outer perimeter of the open top side. A lid is coupled to the container body and is selectively engageable with the lip of the container body to seal and alternatively unseal the container inside. The lid comprises at least two independently disengageable flaps. The front flap has a brush aperture extending from the lid top side through the lid underside. A sleeve is coupled to the lid within the brush aperture and a brush is slidably engageable within the sleeve.