Abstract: A pitcher includes a container body defining a liquid storage cavity therein and having an open end and a cover removably coupled to the container body. The cover extends along the open end, and the cover defining a fill opening configured to receive a liquid therein. The fill opening is in communication with the liquid storage cavity. The pitcher also includes a lid assembly having a lid closing access to the fill opening. A slide mechanism is coupled to the lid, and the slide mechanism is slidably coupled to the cover.

Abstract: What disclosed is to form an abrasive coating having abrasiveness at a blade pressure side of a deposition layer using a second electrode composed of a second molded body molded from a mixed powder including a powder of a metal and a powder of a ceramic or the second electrode processed with a heat treatment, generating pulsing electric discharges between the blade pressure side of the deposition layer and the second electrode in an electrically insulating liquid or gas, and welding a material of the second electrode or a reacting substance of the material of the second electrode on the blade pressure side of the deposition layer by means of energy of the electric discharges.

Abstract: A package for articles such as matches, medication in tablet form and the like comprises a flat pocket made up of a foldable element and one or more retractable panels. Each retractable panel is able to assume a deployed position in which an article in the package is visible and accessible and an undeployed position in which the article is invisible and inaccessible. The flat pocket comprises a front flap and a rear flap, each retractable panel is attached to but movable relative to the front or rear flap and the articles in the package are distinct from each retractable panel.

Abstract: A safety matchbook including a matchbook having a front and a back, a carrier between the front and back, matches extending from the carrier, and a striking surface on which the matches can be struck, the matchbook being arranged for exposure of less than all the matches for selecting one of the matches, and for enclosing the matches while a match is being struck on the striking surface.