Abstract: The present invention concerns an adapter (1) which is suitable to be mounted on and to cooperate with the neck (7) of a container (3) in order to allow a product contained in the adapter (1) to flow out into the interior of said container (3), said adaptor including: at least one tank (4) which is suitable to contain said product, said tank (4) having a first opening (2) which is suitable to transfer said product from the tank (4) into the interior of the container (3), a single-use or reversible movable means for sealingly closing (5) the first opening (2), a means for activating (25) the movable means for sealingly closing (5) so as to allow said movable means for sealingly closing (5) to open and said product contained in the tank to flow out into the interior of the container (3). The present invention also relates to a container comprising said adapter and to a method for preparing and/or serving a liquid.

Abstract: A mixing container having a first housing with a first compartment in operative communication with a second compartment which may be configured as a cartridge. A concentrate in the second compartment may be mixed with a solution held in the first compartment by a compression of the first compartment which will either permanently open a valve to communicate with the second compartment or sequentially open the valve to allow a sequentially stronger mixture of concentrate with the fluid in the first compartment.

Abstract: A joint compound assembly is provided, including a main container with a base joint compound, and a container lid constructed and arranged for closing the main container, and having at least one sealed compartment enclosing a joint compound additive.

Abstract: A solid dosage preparation is provided with a bottle of water. The solid dosage preparation is contained in a safe and sanitary blister package and attached by means of a shrink band to the closure of the bottle. The shrink band provides a tamper-indicating seal for the both the bottle and blister contents. An advantage of the design is that it does not require customization of bottle and closure tooling, and thereby provides a simple and cost-effective means for combining solid and liquid materials in a unitary package. An additional advantage is the robustness of the tamper-indicating system and methodology.

Abstract: A sample collection device having a sample tube, funnel, and cap having a capsule and a piercing insert, the capsule having a stabilization solution. After depositing the sample into the tube via the funnel, the cap is screwed onto the tube, piercing the capsule and releasing the stabilization fluid into the tube. The device can be used at home without clinicial supervision for collecting a saliva sample and transporting the sample to an analysis location for DNA analysis.

Abstract: A storage assembly for two substances to be mixed prior to use, includes a closable dropper tip (3). A first storage chamber (7) is formed by the closable dropper tip (3) and a first container part (2, 4), the first container part (2, 4) being provided with at least one aperture (43). A second storage chamber (8) is formed by a second container part (5) which includes an open end part (52, 53) that closes off the at least one aperture (43) in a first operational position. The first and second container parts (2, 4; 5, 6) are moveable with respect to each other, and are in fluid communication through the at least one aperture (43) in a second operational position wherein the total flow surface area of the at least one aperture (43) is at least equal to a cross sectional area of the first container part.

Abstract: A heat storage material composition contains sodium acetate, water, and an organic compound comprising a hydrophobic group and a hydrophilic group. A weight ratio R (sodium acetate/water) of the sodium acetate to the water is 57/43 or less. A concentration Ws of the sodium acetate in three components of the sodium acetate, the water, and the organic compound comprising a hydrophobic group and a hydrophilic group is 52% by weight or more. A concentration Wa of the organic compound comprising a hydrophobic group and a hydrophilic group in the three components is 1% by weight or more.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure pertains to a colorimetric system for detecting a substance, the colorimetric system that includes a first chemical container adapted for releasing a first chemical; a second chemical container adapted for releasing a second chemical; a flow modulation sheet adjacent each chemical container; and an encapsulation covering the flow modulation sheet and each chemical container, where the encapsulation comprises a window defining a target area of the filter paper such that the target area is adapted for applying the substance; where the flow modulation sheet comprises a design adapted for automatically controlling a first flow of the first chemical and a second flow of the second chemical to the target area.

Abstract: The invention concerns the manufacture of personal care articles consisting of compresses having a cooling effect by swelling with water which are presented individually in vacuum packaging. According to the invention, successive doses of powder comprising absorbent particles are placed in grooves formed by elastic deformation in a lower sheet made of water-permeable textile material, which is continuously unwound, and covered with an upper sheet, which is continuously unwound at the same time as the lower sheet. The lower sheet is then heat-welded in the intervals between adjacent grooves thus isolating the grooves from each other. Successive compartments each containing a dose of the powder are then enclosed in each groove by heat-welding the sheets along transverse weld lines across the width of the moving sheet assembly.

Abstract: A beverage dispensing system comprises a container, an attachment mechanism, and a cartridge. The container may hold a mixing solution or liquid, such as water, to be mixed with the contents of the cartridge. The attachment mechanism is generally located within the container. The cartridge generally engages with the attachment mechanism to open the cartridge to be dispensed into the container, thereby combining the contents of the cartridge with the liquid within the container to create a drinkable beverage. The cartridge may include a unique identifier to track a set of beverage characteristics associated with the contents of the cartridge and the beverage. The container may capture the unique identifier of the cartridge associated with the set of beverage characteristics and transfer the set of beverage characteristics over a wireless network to a computing device or network.

Abstract: An implant carrier assembly, including a first housing, a second housing, a mixing pot for receiving powder, and a sealed container for receiving liquid, is provided. The first housing and the second housing are detachably assembled to each other to form a receiving space. An implant is received therein or removed therefrom. The second housing has a hole communicating with the receiving space. The sealed container is inserted into the mixing pot, and the mixing pot is assembled to the second housing, such that the sealed container is packed and squeezed inside the mixing pot and broken and the liquid flows out of the sealed container. The powder and the liquid are mixed and flow into the receiving space through the hole.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards an apparatus for providing a process for sealing an opening formed in the ground with a chemically-inflatable bag. The chemically-inflatable bag contains two or more chemical reactants, one of which is a liquid reactant that is initially stored in a liquid-containing device. The liquid-containing device has a removable cap, which upon removal or breakage of the cap permits the liquid reacting agent to contact and react with another reacting agent. The chemical reaction produces carbon dioxide, which expands the chemically-inflatable bag from a collapsed condition to an inflated condition. In the inflated condition, the chemically-inflatable bag fills and protects the integrity of the formed cavity.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus performs periodic line based image transformation in order to correct for irregularities in a mirror and for mechanical disturbances that may occur during the rotation of the mirror. The irregularities of the mirror and the mechanical disturbances that occur during the rotation of the mirror may be measured at installation or may be measured during an operation of the image formation apparatus. The characteristics of the mirror are stored as configuration data, which is referenced by a direction of rotation. The image forming apparatus adjusts image data according to the configuration data. The adjustment may occur through data manipulation in stored image data. Alternatively, the adjustment may occur through the control of a pixel rate used to modulate the image data into a transmitted laser beam. The image data may be received by a host device or the image data may be generated by a scanner.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a fluid ejection device includes a die substrate with a chiclet adhered by its front side to the die substrate. The fluid ejection device also includes an ink delivery slot formed through the chiclet from its back side to its front side. The fluid ejection device further includes a mixing bead at the back side of the chiclet, adjacent the ink delivery slot.

Abstract: The self-making bread method includes: weighing a certain amount of ingredients according to a bread recipe and placing them in a bread ingredient box; putting the bread ingredient box into the corresponding containing region of the top portion of the bread machine; using the jagged ring of the bottom portion of said containing region to open the thin film of the bottom portion of the bread ingredient box, so the ingredients will fall into the mixing container in the bread machine; controlling the water delivering mechanism inside the bread machine to deliver a certain amount of water into said mixing container; starting the mixing device inside the bread machine, which mixes the ingredients into an appropriate dough; turning off the mixing device; energizing the electric heating tube in the bread machine, to bake the dough inside the mixing container into bread.

Abstract: A refillable bottle for dispensing a fluid product, comprising a container formed in a body. The bottle comprises a device for dispensing the packaged product mounted on the body in a sealed manner, and equipped with a valve for filling the container to allow a product source to be brought into communication with the container to fill the container. The valve comprises a conduit for communication between the source and the container, the conduit having a seat equipped with a flap valve movable relative to the seat between a sealed closed position and an open position of the conduit when the bottle is in an upside-down position. The flap valve has a device for resiliently stressing the seal in the closed position. The device can be uncoupled from the flap valve in order to release the subsequent movement of the flap valve between the closed and open positions thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and a method for cell separation via a filter, with a powder bag which can be arranged in a recirculation circuit and is partly filled with a pulverulent filter aid and to which a cell solution containing the cells to be separated can be delivered from a bioreactor via a pump arranged in the recirculation circuit, the bioreactor, which has an agitator, being arranged in the recirculation circuit, and, when the recirculation circuit is interrupted, the bioreactor being connectable to the filter.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides devices which deliver fluids from several reservoirs to a reaction vessel and eventually to a waste chamber in a predetermined schedule. The device provides improved simplicity while improving operational robustness and flexibility.

Abstract: A medical system and method can used to treat a bone. The system and method can include the preparation of bone cement to be used in the treatment. A non-liquid component and a liquid component can be combined to form a bone cement. A vacuum system can be used to saturate the non-liquid component with the liquid component. The bone cement and/or components can be heated and/or cooled.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing container is provided. The container includes a container body formed from a first flexible material defining an interior cavity. The container includes a membrane formed from a second flexible material and a seal coupling the membrane to the inner surface of the container body. The membrane divides the interior cavity into a contents chamber and a dispensing chamber, and the membrane and the seal are configured to be fluid tight to maintain fluid within the contents chamber prior to rupture of the membrane. The rupture stress of the second flexible material is less than the rupture stress of the first flexible material such that, as fluid pressure within the contents chamber increases, the membrane is configured to rupture without the container body rupturing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dual compartment pouch with a pressure-openable non-seamed line with a configuration in which: a specific portion of a bonding line forms a border of first and second receiving portions; a pressurized opening formed with a cross-section of protrusions and depressions closely attached to upper sides or lower sides of one of the first and second receiving portions having a sealed external portion along an external bonding line and partitioned by an internal bonding line is disposed; and a cutting line for defining a range within which the first receiving portion and the second receiving portion may be separated from a lower side in the center of the internal bonding line to a position that is near the pressurized opening.

Abstract: A container providing improved features. The container prevents uncontrolled dripping of a liquid and directs a liquid drop present on a cap which closes the spout back into the container when the cap is open. The container includes a series of measuring indicators on the base for measuring a volume of material, such as a liquid. Also, the cover includes a further series of inverted measuring indicators for measuring a volume of material. The invention likewise includes a measuring device for measuring two or more liquids or dry ingredients such as by providing volume measuring indicators on a cover for a container as well as on the container. The measuring device may be a single measuring device which measures two or more liquids or dry materials, and may be configured for mixing the measured materials together in the same measuring device.

Abstract: A system for sealing large volumes or gaps includes a flexible envelope that can assume the shape of the volume when filled with a foaming composition that expands the envelope to the boundaries of the volume. The foaming composition may be integral with the envelope or delivered in bulk by an external device. The foaming composition may be one or multiple parts, typically two parts such as a poly isocyanate and a polyols, in which case it is necessary to keep the two parts separate until foaming is desired. Separation may be accomplished by providing multiple compartments that deliver components via a mixing device into the interior. The envelope may include ribs for structural strength and shaping, and leak pores around its perimeter to enhance bonding and sealing. It may also include perforations for bulk, modular seals or for separation of portions of the envelope to seal irregular shapes.

Abstract: A composition for prophylactic and/or therapeutic medicinal applications, or plant protection applications, in particular for the control of microorganisms, either planktonic or organized in biofilms. The composition includes at least one ion selected from hypohalite, at least one compound selected from lactoferrin, lactoferrin peptide, lysozyme, immunoglobulins or a combination thereof, optionally hypothiocyanite, and optionally at least one growth factor.

Abstract: A dry powder and liquid mixing apparatus provides a dry powder container integratable with a liquid container, and a lid engaging both the dry powder container and the liquid container to enable selectable storage and mixing of powder and liquid, such as mixing dry infant formula with water. Through simple manual twisting of the lid about the liquid container to a closed state, a user is able to selectively prevent mixing of stored dry powder and liquid. Likewise, through simple manual twisting of the lid about the liquid container to an opened state, a user is able to selectively enable mixing of the dry powder with the liquid, by shaking the apparatus while the lid is in an opened state, resulting in a consumable mixed formula.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container for tobacco related or smoking related articles, in particular snus, and a method of manufacturing such a container. The container comprises a base portion and a top portion defining a first compartment between the base portion and the top portion. The base portion or the top portion comprises a displaceable wall and a cover defining a second compartment between the displaceable wall and the cover. The displaceable wall is coupled to the base portion or the top portion by a screw thread for displacing the displaceable wall by rotating the displaceable wall.

Abstract: A medication adherence and container system for informing a patient when it is time to and not to take medication; for storing medicine information sheets with the medicine containers; and holding the medicine containers in arranged clusters, having containers and caps which interact between each other as switches with the electrical circuits provided. The electrical circuits have a timing device which can be set for a predetermined elapsed time and provides a continuous signal, such as a colored light, during the running of said predetermined time to indicate “not to take medication” and then provides a different signal, such as a different colored light, when the predetermined time has lapsed to indicate “take medication” and continues that signal until being reset upon breaking the electrical circuit between cap and container and restarting the timing device on closing the circuit between cap and container for measuring another predetermined elapsed time.

Abstract: A system and a method to produce instance ice provide instant ice usage anywhere and anyplace without a refrigerator, electricity or any other ice maker. A portable instant ice piece producing system includes an instant ice piece device being a sealed package holding a coolant proof package filled in a plurality of sealed pocket filled with water fluid, a coolant particle, a water bag filled with water, and a processing circuitry configured to press or knead the instant ice bag and break the water bag such that the coolant particle is mixed with the water released from the water bag and the plurality of sealed water fluids is frozen to a plurality of sealed ice pieces and cut the instant ice piece device to provide the plurality of sealed ice pieces.

Abstract: A chemiluminescent device comprising a luminous body with a cavity enclosed by a transparent or semitransparent film casing is described. Part of a luminous body is sheathed in a waterproof bag and separated from part of the luminous body out of the waterproof bag by a separating and sealing device from the exterior. Two or more sealed storage cavities are formed, and each waterproof bag is also sealed as a waterproof protective cavity. The corresponding storage cavities contain radiant agents and oxidizing agents in different storage cavities. In addition, radiant agents and/or oxidizing agents are respectively sealed in breakable storage bags provided with an aluminum foil wrap layer composed of one or more layers of aluminum foil. Furthermore, a chemiluminescent device with an image device can be provided, wherein the image device is arranged in the luminous body.

Abstract: A tapered sleeve is provided that includes a lubricating coating on an inner surface. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicon breast implant) is introduced into a large end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized end of the apparatus.

Abstract: A connector system for medical fluid administration has a female connection member, which can act as an access port for a container of medical fluid, and a male connection member, for accessing the container of medical fluid. The female connection member defines a sheath for receiving a portion of the male connection member and this sheath is spanned at one end by a septum, which acts to close the container of medical fluid. A lumen is defined through the male connection member to allow passage of fluid therethrough. The septum has a central region and a peripheral region, the central region being of substantially greater thickness than the peripheral region. The male connection member comprises means for rupturing the peripheral region of the septum when it is received in the female connection member to form a connection.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a bag comprising a closing assembly (100) comprising two complementary elements (110, 120) supported by respective webs (112, 122) at least one of which is integral with a film (10) at a zone (114) located not superimposed on the corresponding closing element (110) in order to allow articulation of said web (112) on the film (10), characterized by the fact that the articulated web (112) extends beyond the closing element (110) such that upon engagement of the closing elements (110, 120), the end (115) of the articulated web (112) bears on a structure (20) opposite it.

Abstract: In one embodiment there is provided a bottle holding a first substance, a tube holding a second substance and a cup holding a third substance. The tube is configured to rest within the bottle and the tube includes an annular flange coving the opening into the bottle. The flange includes a slot to allow the first and second substances to be poured together. The cup is further configured to be secured to the bottle.

Abstract: The performance of chemical glow lights is enhanced by the provision of a battery-powered light-emitting diode (LED). The LED can be provided inside a pouch containing chemicals which, when mixed together, produce a glowing light. Multiple pouches can be provided in strip form as well as in individual form with varying shapes and sizes. Surfaces coated with light-activated photochemicals can be illuminated with one or more LEDs thereby causing such surfaces to produce a chemical glow for extended periods of time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to spatially arranging a plurality of particles in a device for the oral delivery of a pharmaceutical. In particular, the plurality of particles is utilized for the oral delivery of a pharmaceutical to a subject via the drinking device.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical container comprising a pair of containers interconnected with a coupling is described. The containers are intended to contain two components of a pharmaceutical such that when mixed a finished, ready to use, pharmaceutical mixture results. The coupling includes cutting devices that can cut through a frangible membrane when the containers, joined by the coupling are twisted with respect to one another.

Abstract: A method of forming a partitioned package for grouting for an anchoring system for a mine includes pumping a mastic into the package through a fill tube while a processing lubricant is separately introduced onto an inner wall of the fill tube.

Abstract: A beverage bottle includes a primary compartment to store an existing fluid therein, a pod in communication with the primary compartment, a cap in communication with the pod. Such a cap includes a nozzle in communication with the primary compartment. A primary travel path extends from the primary compartment to the nozzle. Upon receiving a first user input at the primary compartment, the fluid is caused to discharge upstream along the primary travel path while remaining isolated from an interior of the secondary compartments. The pod includes a plurality of secondary compartments adapted to store a plurality of existing additives therein, respectively. A plurality of secondary travel paths extend from the secondary compartments into the primary compartment. In this manner, upon receiving a second user input at the pod, the existing additives are caused to selectively discharge downstream along the secondary travel paths, respectively.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic raw material capsule for separating and accommodating cosmetic raw materials, including: an accommodating portion (110) for accommodating at least two cosmetic raw materials; a protective film (120) arranged on the accommodating portion (110) so as to cover and seal the accommodating portion (110); and a separation film (130) arranged on the accommodating portion (110) so as to separate at least two cosmetic raw materials. Thus, cosmetic raw materials required for producing cosmetics can be contained in a single container so as to enable the simple production of cosmetics.

Abstract: A container closure for an additive includes: a storage member having an outlet port formed in the lower side surface of a tubular inner cap arranged inside the entrance of the container in a main cap coupled to the entrance of the container; an opening member which has a slider sliding in the vertical direction in the inner cap, and is coupled to an extended tube extending upwardly from the main cap; a bottom gasket which closes the lower end and inner surface of the slider, is hooked onto the storage member, and is separated from the slider when separating the opening member; and a bottom inner cap which is integrally formed with the lower end of the outlet port, and concurrently tightly seals the outer surface, the bottom surface, and the inner surface of the bottom gasket.

Abstract: Safety system for a hand gun to prevent unauthorized use, with a blocking cartridge inserted and locked in the chamber of a hand gun, wherein upon manipulating said blocking cartridge in an internally located reaction chamber the individual components of an adhesive system are brought together, whereupon following the reaction of the components, the still-pasty adhesive system spreads and escapes through openings in the wall of the blocking cartridge and, after hardening, firmly adheres the blocking cartridge to the chamber. The blocking cartridge can be released only by an authorized institution or person equipped with a connection-releasing technology that is matched by the manufacturer to the composition of the adhesive system.

Abstract: A system for mixing the contents of a first container with the contents of a second container. The second container has a port assembly for receiving the first container. The port assembly has an actuator that is constructed to access the cavity of the first container during activation of the system and to allow fluid communication between the first container and the second container. The port assembly further includes a movable plug that provides a seal for the second container. The plug is configured to move axially relative to the actuator during activation of the system, thereby opening the seal of the second container and providing fluid communication between the first container and the second container.

Abstract: A dosage size multi-chambered, container having separate sealed compartments is provided and includes constituent materials for forming a wallboard joint compound. The container includes a first compartment containing a first mixture including calcined gypsum, a set preventer and water, and a second compartment sealed from the first compartment with a seal and containing a second mixture including a set initiator and water, wherein upon breaking of the seal, the first and second mixtures are combinable by kneading action to provide a dose of the wallboard joint compound.

Abstract: Microfluidic devices of the present disclosure relate to quick and inexpensive microfluidic manipulation/handling. A number of channels may be provided for supply of fluid ingredients to a number of cavities. A separating material may provide fluid separation between a number of cavities, such as corresponding cavities of a reaction chamber. Once the cavities are supplied with fluid ingredient, channels connecting the cavities may be sealed off; that is, the cavities may be subject to fluid isolation. In some embodiments, a sealing material may be compressed so as to deform into the channels obstructing fluid flow. The separating material may be manipulated so that the initial fluid separation between cavities is removed. Removal of this fluid separation subsequently permits mixing of fluid ingredient(s) contained within previously separated cavities. In some embodiments, the fluid separation may be removed by heating or dissolving portions of the separating material.

Abstract: A liquid medicine storage container has a container body and a medicine stored in the container body. The container body includes a first space provided on the distal end, into which a liquid is injected, a second space provided more to the proximal end than the first space, for storing the medicine, and at least one guide passage that communicates the first space and the second space and that guides a liquid injected from the first space to an inner surface of the second space. The container body is configured so that the liquid guided to the inner surface is supplied to the medicine by flowing along the inner surface. A plurality of guide passages is arranged with intervals therebetween along a circumferential direction of the container body.

Abstract: A food and condiment kit comprising a container with a top, a bottom, and an interior. A tray coupled to the top of the container includes at least one opening to receive a cup with a first end facing the bottom of the container. A ring with an interior edge and a plurality of clasps disposed around the interior edge is coupled to the first end of the cup. A cutting mechanism coupled to the ring protrudes towards the first end of the cup. A lining covers the open end of the cup sealing the contents of the cup from the contents of the container until the cup is rotated around the cutting mechanism to cut the lining and thereby release the contents therein.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dispensing cap for attaching to a container, which includes a dispensing chamber having an interior compartment for holding an ingredient to be dispensed into the container. The top end of the dispensing chamber has a flexible diaphragm and an actuator button and the lower end of the dispensing chamber is connected to a movable cone-shaped member. The dispensing chamber includes a threaded bottle cap for attaching the container to the dispensing cap. A vertical shaft includes four rectangular shaped vanes which engage and push the cone-shaped member at the bottom of the dispensing chamber. This causes the cone-shaped member to move to an open position and thereby form a dispensing opening in the bottom of the interior compartment of the dispensing chamber so that the ingredient housed within the compartment freely passes through the dispensing opening and into the container.

Abstract: A freezer bag, a storage system, and a method of freezing are provided. The freezer bag includes a pliable housing including at least one panel and a seam, the at least one panel and the seam defining a cavity within the pliable housing, a port extending from the pliable housing, and a tufting coupling opposing sides of the pliable housing, the tufting dividing the cavity into a plurality of regions.

Abstract: Cap can include a cap body mountable to a container. A main bore is disposed in the cap body. A movable component holder can include a lower end, an upper end, and a space sized and configured to contain a dispensable component. A cover is installable on the upper end of the component holder. A removable strip is at least one of arranged between a portion of the upper end of the component holder and an upper surface of the cap body, has an upper end removably connected to a portion of the upper end of the component holder, has a lower end contacting or arranged adjacent a portion of the cap body, and integrally formed with the upper end of the component holder.

Abstract: A discharge apparatus for discharging a fluid product comprises a housing (1) having an outlet (6) at a front housing end, a discharge member (3) which is mounted movably in the housing and the rear end of which protrudes from the rear housing end, and a mixing device (2) for mixing the fluid product inside the housing. The fluid product is provided in a housing volume (25) formed between the outlet and the discharge member. The fluid product is discharged through the outlet out of the housing by advancing the discharge member inside the housing from a rear position into a front position in the direction of the outlet. The mixing device comprises a mixing tube (11), which is mounted movably between the housing and the discharge member in the housing, and at least one mixing element (12), which is provided at the front end of the mixing tube and disposed inside the housing volume.