Abstract: This disclosure provides systems and methods for storing and preserving an implantable device. The system comprises a first sealable container; a second sealable container housed within the first sealable container; and a storage solution comprising a zinc compound contained in the second sealable container. The storage solution exhibits antimicrobial activity of inhibiting or controlling growth of microbial organisms and is capable of maintaining the implantable device in a hydrated state.

Abstract: A method of assembling an apparatus for containing reagents for a chemical reaction. The apparatus includes an elongate housing and a receptacle. The elongate housing may include a cooling means, and end fittings which may include ports where fluids may be introduced and/or removed. Specifically, the method relates to the securement of a receptacle relative to the outwardly facing surface of the housing.

Abstract: The container includes a lower wall and an erect side wall limiting an upper opening of a housing for accommodating a flexible pouch containing a fluid; containment elements including a containment wall, the gap between its peripheral edge and the side wall being limited; the containment wall adapted to be applied against the pouch and held fixed in this position by holding elements arranged in the container and borne by the containment elements by a structural and functional combination, and being movable between an inactive retracted state and an active expanded state, in which a distal end part is either moved away from the side wall or applied there against without any chance of sliding; and adapted to be applied at any desired location of a zone of the side wall such that the containment wall can be applied and held against the pouch regardless of how full the latter is.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system for use in dispensing a liquid comprising a container, for example a box (1), for housing a flexible bag (5), the flexible bag having a bag wall with an interior surface for storing the liquid. A spout (6) disposed through the bag wall for dispensing liquid from the bag. The container comprises a tear-off portion (4) positioned near the base of the container to provide an opening (7) to allow the spout project from the container, and allow the bag to be substantially pulled out of the container, so that the spout projects substantially under the base level of said container in use. In a further embodiment there is provided a refrigerated housing for the inventive container for dispensing a liquid.

Abstract: A securing device for securing trash bags within a trash receptacle includes a belt member for securing a trash bag within a trash receptacle; and at least one resilient member coupled to the belt member at a first end of the at least one resilient member and operably configured to couple to an inner wall of the trash receptacle at a second end of the at least one resilient member, the at least one resilient member further operably configured to apply a biasing force against the inner wall of the trash receptacle to clamp the trash bag, without any other external forces, against the inner wall between the belt member and the inner wall.

Abstract: An adjustable container capable of being converted from an expanded position to a contracted position and comprises a bottom wall, opposite sidewalls, and opposite end walls foldably joined to one another to form an interior space for containing articles. Each of the opposite sidewalls includes a pair of first gusset panels each of which including two identical coextensive panels having the same height as the side walls and is configured to be perpendicular to the respective sidewalls and the bottom wall. The bottom wall includes a second gusset panels that is defined by two identical coextensive panels and having the same height as the side walls and is folded upwardly out of the plane of the bottom wall and perpendicular thereto when the adjustable container is in the contracted position. The adjustable container also includes an adjustable sleeve that is used to securely cover the container during shipping and transportation.

Abstract: Liquid compositions for etching glass are disclosed herein. The liquid composition may include a non-active etching agent precursor that is inactive with respect to chemically etching glass in an amount of at least 2.5% by weight of the total composition, a binder and a liquid vehicle. The precursor may include an alkali metal salt having an activation temperature of at least 400° C. and when heated to above the activation temperature, the precursor yields an active etching agent suitable for chemical etching of glass.

Abstract: The invention provides a filter for a pipe, the filter comprising an attachment portion for attaching to the pipe, and a filter surface for presentation to and filtering of an oncoming flow of the pipe, wherein the filter surface has at least one pointed apex for protruding into the oncoming flow. The invention also provides a pipe for transporting an oncoming flow, wherein the pipe is provided with a filter surface across the cross-sectional area of the pipe and wherein the filter surface has at least one pointed apex protruding along the longitudinal axis of the pipe. The invention also provides an aircraft with such a filter or pipe and a method of filtering an oncoming flow of a pipe.

Abstract: A liquid etching composition comprising: (a) at least one etching agent precursor having an activation temperature of at least 400° C., at which temperature said precursor yields an active agent suitable for chemical etching of glass, said precursor present at a concentration of at least 2.5% w/w; (b) a binder; and (c) a liquid vehicle.

Abstract: An easy opening bag comprising corner seals. A line of weakness extends from at least a portion of a first panel of the bag into at least a portion of a first corner seal of the bag, wherein the line of weakness is: a dashed line in the first panel; and a continuous line in the first corner seal, and wherein the dashed line in the first panel and the continuous line in the first corner seal abut.

Abstract: A water soluble film useful in unit-dose chemical packaging is disclosed. The film may include: a water soluble saccharide and a polyvinyl alcohol copolymer consisting essentially of: (a) from 80 to 99 mole percent of vinyl alcohol and vinyl ester monomer; and (b) from 1 to 20 mole percent of a pyrrolidone comonomer. Such compositions may be used to provide a water-soluble film simultaneously satisfying requirements in regard to water solubility, biodegradability, and physical properties, even when used for packaging of harsh, oxidizing chemicals.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of a composition comprising a polysaccharide and a botulinum toxin for reducing a skin wrinkle. In some embodiments, the polysaccharide comprises disaccharides. In some embodiments, the average molecular weight of a disaccharide unit of the polysaccharide is between about 345 D and about 1,000 D.

Abstract: A treating packet for treating the inner surface of a rotatable drum in a laundry treating appliance comprises a chemical insert and a permeable pouch enveloping the chemical insert. The chemical insert in combination with the permeable pouch may apply a chemical and mechanical cleaning action sufficient to abrade a residue on the inner surface of the drum during rotation of the drum.

Abstract: This product is made of composition of Paraffin Oil (Kerosene) and 40% Solution of Denatonium Benzoate in EG. The content of Paraffin Oil would be 90% and 10% of 40% Soln. of D. B. E. G. The product can be used with spray bottles in residential and commercial places where Bed Bugs are found. The composition of these three chemicals are capable to eliminate the Bed Bugs and their eggs by applying in the affected area for few weeks or until they are completely eliminated. Normally, these chemical will work as a wonder chemical pesticide very effectively. There is no known side effect of these chemicals.

Abstract: An article and method for spreading a substance about a surface is disclosed. The article includes a hollow, frangible shell having an opening. The shell is filled with a substance and a plug closes. A user throws the article at the surface where the substance is desired to be spread. Upon impact, the shell shatters scattering the substance.

Abstract: A container is provided for holding a chemical compound or mixture. Areas are provided on the surface of the container which allow for gaseous by-products from the chemical contained within the container to permeate from a chamber through the surface of the container. A septum is over-molded into the surface of the container. The septum is formed in such a manner that it provides a sealing effect to close an opening in the container.

Abstract: Systems and methods for transporting and dispensing hazardous chemicals are described. A container is described that is resistant to the detrimental effects of the chemicals. The container comprises a first shell configured to contain a corrosive chemical, and an optional second shell surrounding the first shell and a spacer that maintains separation of the first and second shells. A valve provides access through which the corrosive chemical is discharged under pressure from the container. An interstitial space is provided between first and second shells. In some of these embodiments, the spacer seals the interstitial space. The second shell is configured to contain any of the corrosive chemical that escapes the first shell. The container may be repeatedly charged, transported, mounted on a dispensing platform from which measured amounts of the chemicals are discharged before the container is returned for clearing and recharging.

Abstract: A liquid etching composition comprising: (a) at least one etching agent precursor having an activation temperature of at least 400° C., at which temperature said precursor yields an active agent suitable for chemical etching of glass, said precursor present at a concentration of at least 2.5% w/w; (b) a binder; and (c) a liquid vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multilayered body for medical containers, in which the innermost layer formed from a cyclic polyolefin exhibits favorable adhesion to another layer without using an adhesive, which exhibits excellent heat resistance, and which provides favorable blocking resistance when formed as a film, as well as a medical container formed from this multilayered body for medical containers, which suffers minimal deterioration in properties such as transparency and peel strength even when subjected to sterilization with high-pressure steam or the like.

Abstract: A container is provided for holding a chemical compound or mixture. Areas are provided on the surface of the container which allow for gaseous by-products from the chemical contained within the container to permeate from a chamber through the surface of the container. A septum is over-molded into the surface of the container. The septum is formed in such a manner that it provides a sealing effect to close an opening in the container.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heretofore-unknown use for zirconium nitride as a hydrogen peroxide compatible protective coating that was discovered to be useful to protect components that catalyze the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide or corrode when exposed to hydrogen peroxide. A zirconium nitride coating of the invention may be applied to a variety of substrates (e.g., metals) using art-recognized techniques, such as plasma vapor deposition. The present invention further provides components and articles of manufacture having hydrogen peroxide compatibility, particularly components for use in aerospace and industrial manufacturing applications. The zirconium nitride barrier coating of the invention provides protection from corrosion by reaction with hydrogen peroxide, as well as prevention of hydrogen peroxide decomposition.

Abstract: A Method and Device for solidification of waste liquids and fluids is disclosed, which is particularly well suited to processing radioactive waste fluids. Set forth is a receiving unit or subassembly for housing solidification agent, and one or more manifold units or subassemblies positioned within the receiving unit for providing waste fluid. The subassemblies operate in relation to each other to provide, position and mix solidification agent or polymer with waste fluid so that a dirt-like polymerized waste product is produced and positioned in the container for removal or later safe shipment or storage. Mathematical relationships, in preferred embodiments or aspects are utilized in determining number and sizing of manifold openings, and pressure of waste to be provided, to meet the requirements of waste fluids to be transported through these openings into the receiving unit.

Abstract: The present invention is a quartz bubbler container with cross purge capability. This cross purge allows the user to easily purge air and chemical from the valve inlet and outlet by simply flowing inert gas, and avoids the requirement for a more complicated vacuum purging apparatus. The design incorporates two small footprint 3-way valves mounted on the bubbler container inlet and outlet connectors. The 3rd port of each valve is piped together between the valves with a crosspurge line. The valves are corrosion resistant, leak free, maintenance free, non-leaching of impurities, and can accommodate an optional breakseal crusher that will perforate quartz break seals (on the inlet and outlet of ampoule). Liquid out containers of various materials of construction are also contemplated.

Abstract: The storage container for a liquid chlorosilane of the present invention comprises, a tank which stores the liquid chlorosilane, a valve which is connected to the tank and to which an external pipe can be connected detachably, and a closing lid which seals the valve when the external pipe is detached from the valve. The valve comprises a housing and a valve body provided in the housing. The closing lid has a lid body having a sealing surface contacting the connecting surface of the connecting flange, a supply pipe which supplies an inert gas to a space between the closing lid and the valve body in the housing, a supply valve which opens or closes the supply pipe, a discharge pipe which discharges a gas in the space, and a discharge valve which opens or closes the discharge pipe.

Abstract: A packaged detergent composition and/or additive comprises at least one oxygen releasing compound for use with a device for dispensing and/or dosing the detergent composition and/or additive into an automatic dishwashing machine over a plurality of washing cycles, wherein the package is made of a material with an oxygen transfer rate of more than 10 cm3/m2/bar/24 h, preferably more than 50 cm3/m2/bar/24 h, and most preferably more than 100 cm3/m2/bar/24 h, measured at 23° C. and 0% Equilibrium Relative Humidity. A method of packaging the detergent composition and/or additive is also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heretofore-unknown use for zirconium nitride as a hydrogen peroxide compatible protective coating that was discovered to be useful to protect components that catalyze the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide or corrode when exposed to hydrogen peroxide. A zirconium nitride coating of the invention may be applied to a variety of substrates (e.g., metals) using art-recognized techniques, such as plasma vapor deposition. The present invention further provides components and articles of manufacture having hydrogen peroxide compatibility, particularly components for use in aerospace and industrial manufacturing applications. The zirconium nitride barrier coating of the invention provides protection from corrosion by reaction with hydrogen peroxide, as well as prevention of hydrogen peroxide decomposition.

Abstract: A container suitable for storing and transporting hazardous materials such as alkali wet cell batteries in an aviation environment includes a container body and a hinged lid made of cross linked polyethylene, latches, and a triple tongue-in-groove seal around the rim of the container opening. The triple tongue-in-groove seal includes two smaller tongue-in-groove seals with a larger tongue-in-groove seal disposed therebetween. The larger tongue-in-groove structure provides structural strength to help prevent the lid from skewing when the container suffers stress such as an impact at a corner, and also helps to guide the lid and base into proper alignment when the lid is being closed. The smaller tongue-in-groove seals provide double redundant sealing to help contain hazardous materials inside the container without making the rim of the container excessively wide.

Abstract: A packaging device and method for absorbing and reducing moisture as well as a manufacturing process for such device. The packaging device is a container made from paperboard such as containerboards or linerboards with a corrugated medium. The paperboard is insulated with moisture absorbing additives comprising charcoal, activated charcoal, activated carbon, or substances mostly comprised of carbon. Perforations may be added in the boards to further permit moisture to reach the corrugated medium, permitting further absorption by the additives embedded within the corrugated medium in between the boards. This packaging device and method is favorable for storing or transporting objects which are sensitive to or would benefit from low moisture/humidity conditions.

Abstract: An electrolyte tank which allows effective use of existing space of various shapes is provided. An electrolyte tank is formed by laminating one or more layers of coated fabric provided by coating a woven fabric of organic fiber with rubber or plastic and processing the laminated coated fabric to a bag-shape.

Abstract: Design improvements in constructing electrolytic cell receptacles for electrowinning and electrorefining of nonferrous metals are disclosed, along with a novel mold and molding method. Also disclosed arc formulations for three-layered polymer composite materials and surface scaling coatings, which are used in monolithic formation of receptacles or containers of electrolytic cells.

Abstract: A container suitable for storing and transporting hazardous materials such as alkali wet cell batteries in an aviation environment includes a container body and a hinged lid made of cross linked polyethylene, latches, and a triple tongue-in-groove seal around the rim of the container opening. The triple tongue-in-groove seal includes two smaller tongue-in-groove seals with a larger tongue-in-groove seal disposed therebetween. The larger tongue-in-groove structure provides structural strength to help prevent the lid from skewing when the container suffers stress such as an impact at a corner, and also helps to guide the lid and base into proper alignment when the lid is being closed. The smaller tongue-in-groove seals provide double redundant sealing to help contain hazardous materials inside the container without making the rim of the container excessively wide.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical kits are provided that reduce or prevent oxidative degradation of oxygen-sensitive pharmaceutically active ingredients in solid unit dosage forms that are supplied in oxygen permeable containers. Stabilization of the active ingredient is accomplished by incorporating an oxygen absorber into a sealed oxygen permeable container.

Abstract: The present invention provides a biological material package comprised of an enclosed compartment and a temperature sensor capable of sensing temperature extremes within the enclosed storage compartment. The temperature sensor is capable of providing a visual indication of a temperature extreme occurring within the enclosed compartment. The indication of the temperature extreme is visible from outside of the enclosed compartment, without opening the enclosed compartment.

Abstract: The container carrier (1) serves to hold containers (11) for fluid samples. For the transport of the sample containers (11), the container carrier (1), which is directly but detachably connected with a cover part (2) during the dispensation of fluid samples into the sample containers (11), is separated from the cover part (2), with the sample containers (11) remaining in the container carrier (1) in transport. A transport cap (8) is provided for closing the container carrier (1) in transport, particularly in a fluid-tight manner.

Abstract: Design improvements in constructing electrolytic cell receptacles for electrowinning and electrorefining of nonferrous metals are disclosed. Also disclosed are formulations for three-layered polymer composite materials and surface sealing coatings, which are used in monolithic formation of receptacles or containers of electrolytic cells.

Abstract: A safety container for shipping or storing vials containing hazardous liquids. The container is constructed of a liquid impermeable outer layer and an interior layer that is embedded with a super absorbent polymer that will immobilize and stabilize any fluid that leaks from the vial. The container has an opening through which the vial is inserted which is sealed prior to shipment.

Abstract: A slurry container includes an outer surface and a cavity within the outer surface. Slurry is deposited in the cavity of the container and subsequently used for a variety of different purposes. Air pockets occurring within the cavity of the container are reduced in order to regulate particle size of the slurry.

Abstract: A package containing an organic solvent or solution and a carrier or applicator sheet is produced from a laminated sheet material having a polypropylene surface layer that is resistant to chemical interaction with the solvent or solution. The package is formed by heat sealing the edges together and providing a resealable closure member along the top end. In one embodiment, the bottom wall is attached to the respective side wall along a seal line extending diagonally from the side edge of the side wall to the bottom edge of the side wall. The carrier sheets and solvent/solution are suitable for cleaning hard surfaces prior to applying a paint or other surface coating or for providing a “highlighting” liquid that helps detect surface finish defects and/or a temporary protective coating to prevent adhesion of weld splatter.

Abstract: An improved method and/or process for preparing and handling formulations useful in metal treatment baths which includes packaging formulations useful in preparing and/or replenishing aqueous-based baths in water soluble pouches or containers. The present invention includes the selection of components effective in treating metallic surfaces, which may be blended and effectively stored in containers or pouches consisting of polyvinylalcohol film. The present invention reduces the necessity or frequency of personal hand contact by workers with these blends.

Abstract: A track assembly and electrolytic container for the electro-refining and electrowinning of metals is disclosed. The container of this invention has mirror image integrally cast lip and trough sections in each interior side wall of the container for accepting a track assembly. The track assembly has a track means for engaging and guiding a separating member and a track retainer means for frictionally engaging and securing the track means to both of the interior side walls. The track assembly and electrolytic container of the instant invention facilitates the removal of unwanted slimes from the electrolytic container while keeping the electrolytic process operational during the removal period.