Abstract: The present invention relates in part to a container for stabilized chloropropenes, such as 1,1,2,3-tetrachloropropene, otherwise known to decompose and degrade, and to the resulting stabilized chloropropene, using a morpholine compound and/or a trialkyl phosphate compound as defined herein. Such stabilized chloropropenes are useful in the manufacture of hydrofluoroolefins such as 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoroprop-1-ene (1234yf).

Abstract: A packaging system for toilet components, including a toilet bowl, a toilet tank and a tank lid. The packaging system includes an outer carton, a location fitment, a tank protection member, a toilet lid pack, a toilet end fitment, a toilet lid fitment, and a top bowl fitment.

Abstract: Multi-layered plastic polymeric container useful for the storage and conservation of pharmaceutical compositions, sterile or non sterile, which comprises an inner layer and an outer layer, a gas barrier layer, and adhesive layers.

Abstract: The invention provides animal play toys that engage an animal in play before and during consumption of a treat. In one aspect, the invention provides an animal play toy having a top portion defining at least one hole therethrough and a weighted bottom portion. The animal play toy is able to stand upright when there is no interaction with the animal play toy. One or more ropes of a consumable product or a non-consumable product can be attached to the top portion of the animal play toy through the hole.

Abstract: The invention relates to a base for a liquid cosmetic composition comprising a wax and a vegetable oil and to a liquid or semisolid cosmetic composition comprising the base and a pigment.

Abstract: The presented invention consists of an individual 1? size cotton ball to be individually wrapped one-at-a-time for sanitary infection control, a lightweight durable plastic disposable cotton ball or gauze pad dispenser dispensing one-at-a-time the individually wrapped cotton balls or gauze pads for skin and wound care, and a plastic disposable or refillable cotton ball dispenser infection control all-in-one sanitary station providing first-aid supplies. The invention may help improve in potential life threatening medical situations, wherein having the sanitary first-aid supplies available in one convenient location, aids in the safety and protection of the patient and health care providers. The invention is a simple solution in reducing the risk of infection and aiding in the progress toward the elimination of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).

Abstract: A dispenser box having a modified rectangular shape with leaf-shaped end walls and partly curved main walls that may form symmetrically or non-symmetrically configured halves of the dispenser box. The first main wall has a substantially flat surface extending from a first side edge of the dispenser box and changing into a curved surface when moving in a direction from the first side edge towards a second side edge of the dispenser box. The second main wall has a corresponding substantially flat surface at the second side edge, which changes into a curved surface when moving in a direction towards the first side edge.

Abstract: A package can be used to provide a food product to a consumer. The packaging can include a four sided pillow package, wherein the package can include a laminate including at least one plastic layer and a layer of rice paper. A four sided ultrasonic seal can also be designed into the packaging to render it water proof, a machine creating the four sided ultrasonic seal utilizing a variety of films of varying composition or thickness.

Abstract: A method for capping vessels containing biological samples is described providing a cap supply with a plurality of caps for the vessels within compartments in a predefined geometrical arrangement. The cap supply is introduced through an interface into a preanalytical system including a housing, and is reversibly docked to a feeder for inserting the cap supply into the preanalytical system and retrieving it therefrom. Subsequently, a cap is retrieved from the supply by a robotic manipulator, and transported to a workstation holding the vessels. A vessel is then capped using the manipulator. The steps from introducing the cap supply into the preanalytical system to capping a vessel are repeated a certain number of times or until all caps of the supply have been retrieved. Finally, the cap supply is retrieved from the preanalytical system. A preanalytical system and a cap supply for capping vessels containing biological samples is also provided.

Abstract: Compositions useful for the selective removal of silicon nitride materials relative to poly-silicon, silicon oxide materials and/or silicide materials from a microelectronic device having same thereon. The removal compositions include fluorosilicic acid, silicic acid, and at least one organic solvent. Typical process temperatures are less than about 100° C. and typical selectivity for nitride versus oxide etch is about 200:1 to about 2000:1. Under typical process conditions, nickel-based silicides as well as titanium and tantalum nitrides are largely unaffected, and polysilicon etch rates are less than about 1 ? min?.

Abstract: A filled amorphous bag apparatus, similar to a “bean bag”, comprises at least one amorphous bag, a malleable filling within the amorphous bag, and at least one first connector on or within the amorphous bag. The malleable filling may include, but not be limited to, a plurality of pellets (e.g. beans), a putty, a gel, a stuffing (e.g. straw, cotton) and combinations thereof. The connector may be a magnet, a plurality of hooks, a plurality of loops, a suction cup, one half of a snap, a clip, a clamp, a clasp, and combinations of these. Optionally, first mating connector is a magnet and in another non-limiting embodiment the filled amorphous bag apparatus has a covering, where the connector is a magnet free to move around the surface of at least one amorphous bag between the at least one amorphous bag and the covering. Alternatively, a portion of a plurality of pellets making up the malleable filling may be magnetic or non-magnetic and ferrimagnetic or ferromagnetic.

Abstract: A package for a particulate laundry scent additive.

Abstract: The application describes fragrant water-soluble packaging which contains a liquid laundry detergent or cleaning composition and a water-soluble envelope. The liquid laundry detergent or cleaning composition comprises at least 10% by weight of glycerol, a second solvent, surfactant and a perfume, where the perfume contains particular amounts of perfume constituents.

Abstract: A package may include a first side having a first receiving space; and a second side with a second receiving space. The first receiving space and the second receiving space are separated by a separation layer, so a first object disposed in the first receiving space does not interfere with a second object disposed on the second receiving space, and wherein the second receiving space also includes a second separation layer to further assure that the second object in the second receiving space does not interfere with the first object in the first receiving space. In one embodiment, the first object is a facial mask and the second object is a heating material. In another embodiment, the first object is a facial mask and the second object is a coolant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antibacterially-acting moulded article which is formed from a moulding compound which comprises at least one sort of a particular antibacterial material. The invention is distinguished by the moulded article having an essentially cylindrical, cuboid, spherical or ellipsoid basic body, the basic body having special dimensions which depend upon the average particle diameter of the particular antibacterial material which is used.

Abstract: A gum packaging 100 holding a plurality of gum products is provided. Advantageously, and in accordance with the exemplary embodiment, one or more gum packet portions 200 can be torn from the gum packaging 100 in order to reduce the size of the gum packaging 100. Here, each gum packet portion 200 contains a dosage of gum. Consequently, a retail outlet may sell gum packaging 100 having a user required number of gum dosages by tearing from a main gum packaging 100 a sub gum packaging 100 for purchase, wherein the sub gum packaging 100 has the required number of gum packet portions 200 according to the buyers wishes. Furthermore, a user may purchase a main gum packaging 100 and remove a sub gum packaging 100 having a required dosage for that day or activity, where the sub gum packaging 100 has the required number of gum packet portions 200 according to the selected dosage. This is advantageous because the user only has to carry around the gum required.

Abstract: A container for holding a sample of essential oils is disclosed. The container can be substantially flat and flexible. The container can also be formed to include an internal pocket for holding essential oil. In some implementations, the container may be combined with and inserted into a sleeve. The sleeve may act as a business card or other marketing material, which can be handed out to individuals interested in learning more about essential oils.

Abstract: A means is suggested for cleaning domestic animal paws, by means of which solid particles can be removed from the domestic animal paws. This consists of a highly viscous modelling mass with a viscosity of 50 000-150 000 mPa·s, preferably of 80-120 mPa·s. This compound is formed from natural polygalactomannans and also 75-95% by weight of bound water and contains a disinfecting solution from the group of saturated monovalent alcohols. Preferably, the compound additionally contains lubricating, anti-inflammatory, disinfecting, antiseptic and regenerative agents. The compound is created such that contaminations can be kneaded into the compound by means of a few kneading movements. For use, the compound (3) is introduced into a container (1) which has a flat recess for accommodating the domestic animal paw cleaning means. The compound is protected from drying out by means of a lid (4), preferably made of a soft plastic, which covers the recess in a positive-fitting manner.

Abstract: A toner cartridge packaging having a non-planar top surface is disclosed.

Abstract: Touchscreen-active protective coverings for a single digit or a finger of a human hand and methods of using same. Embodiments of a dispensing unit are also disclosed, wherein the coverings are housed and selectively removable.

Abstract: A cover is provided for installing at least partly around an electronic device. And, a module is provided for releasably coupling to the cover. The module includes a compartment for storing desired items within the module when the module is coupled to the cover. An insert is associated with the cover for use in releasably coupling the module to the cover. In particular, the insert includes arms that extend through a back portion of the cover for use in releasably coupling the module to the cover. In some aspects, a mounting unit is also provided for supporting the cover and the electronic device in a desired position (e.g., on a bike, in a vehicle, on a boats, on a belt strap, on a backpack strap, etc.).

Abstract: The current disclosure describes and teaches a key organizing system which may include one or more key holder assemblies attached to a key organizer. Each key holder assembly forms a tree structure through the fastening mechanisms and the attachment assemblies of key holders. The tree structure is dynamically configured to reflect the relationship of the keys to a property. Keys are attached to the tree structure which facilitates the organization of the keys. The key organizer may include one or more swing sheets. Each swing sheet may include one or more swing hangers. The current invention helps owners or managers of one or multiple residential or commercial properties to better organize keys to their properties by mapping the relationship of the keys to a tree structure and storing the keys accordingly.

Abstract: A device and method for improved electrical distribution load center packaging and shipping is described. The device of the present teachings a distribution load center, a load center trim assembly enclosure, end caps coupled thereto, and shrink wrap applied thereon. Any convenient shrink-wrap processing techniques may be used to practice the present disclosure.

Abstract: An ultralight flowable material comprises a plurality of macrospheres having an average diameter of about 150 microns or above, and a lubricant. An amount of the lubricant in the ultralight flowable material is sufficient to substantially coat the exterior surfaces of essentially all macrospheres, but less than an amount to cause dispersion of the macrospheres in the lubricant. An article of manufacture includes a flexible container and an ultralight flowable material contained within the flexible container. The ultralight flowable material may comprise a plurality of spherical objects and a tacky lubricant in an amount to substantially coat the exterior surfaces of essentially all spherical objects but less than an amount to cause dispersion of the spherical objects in the tacky lubricant. The spherical objects comprise macrospheres, microspheres, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a practical direct-blow molded container having excellent barrier property against fuels, chemicals, various gases including oxygen. The method of manufacturing a practical direct-blow molded container containing the metaxylylene group-containing polyamide (C) being dispersed and layered in the polyolefin (A) includes using a die provided with a die body having a flow hole in which the melted resin extruded from an extruder flows and a cylindrical hollow having an opening in the lower side and the flow hole in the upper side, the opening and the flow hole opening downward and upward, respectively, a mandrel having a tip in the upper side, the tip pointing to the opening of the tip of the flow hole, a flow path clearance formed between the hollow of the die body and the mandrel, the flow path clearance defining a resin flow path, and a support part formed in the flow path clearance, the support part holding the mandrel in the hollow of the die body.

Abstract: An insulated bag for protecting the cape of a big game animal. The bag comprises a top panel having at least one port for accommodating the antlers of the big game animal. Pockets formed in the interior of the bag can be utilized to prevent the cape of the animal from degrading.

Abstract: An assembly, including: a nozzle including a first chamber with a first orifice arranged to receive a stream of gas; a second chamber with a second orifice to emit the stream; a throat connecting the nozzle chambers; and a collector including: top and bottom walls with first and second openings; a third chamber bounded by the top and bottom walls and including a third opening connected to the second orifice to receive the stream; and a fourth opening. The first chamber tapers from the first orifice to the throat. The second chamber expands in size from the throat to the second orifice. The third chamber expands in size from the third opening to the fourth opening. The collector is arranged to: entrain, in the stream, debris entering the third chamber through first or second opening; and emit the stream, with the entrained debris, from the fourth opening.

Abstract: Agriculturally active products are disclosed that are used to eliminate or otherwise control pests.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method to hold a patterning device configured to impart a beam of radiation with a pattern in its cross-section. The apparatus includes a base configured to support the patterning device and an inner cover couplable to the base. The inner cover includes a restraining mechanism that, upon an application of a force external to the inner cover, is configured to provide an in-plane force to the patterning device to restrain movement of the patterning device, the in-plane force being substantially parallel to a patterning surface of the patterning device.

Abstract: This invention concerns dosage elements for a ware washing machine and a method of manufacturing such dosage elements. In embodiments of the invention a dosage element comprises first (10) and second (20) joined parts, wherein the first part (10) is a part which, prior to joining with the second part (20), comprised an open receptacle and wherein the second part (20) comprises a substrate carrying a plurality of mutually separated substances A, B, C arranged in side by side relation. The second part (20) is joined to said first part (10) so as to close said receptacle and enclose said substances within it. Dosage elements produced in the inventive method are pleasant to handle, whilst being surprisingly resistant to damage in handling or transit.

Abstract: A substrate storing container includes: a container body for storing semiconductor wafers; a door that is fitted to the front of the container body; and a locking mechanism locking the door. The locking mechanism includes: a rotary driver that is supported by the door and operated from a cover plate side; and a locking bar that vertically slides as the rotary driver rotates to bring the distal end into, and out of, a locking hollow of the container body. The rotary driver is separated into first and second rotary drivers. The first and second rotary drivers are formed with first and second cam portions, respectively. The first and second cam portions are made to support the proximal end of the locking bar therebetween so that the locking bar can sway in the thickness direction of the door.

Abstract: A series of memorabilia pieces have markable areas for recording an autograph or signature and an information area for recording information about the autograph or signature (e.g., the person who signed it, the time, the place and other information). The pieces are readily autographed, signed, registered, collected, and displayed. The pieces can have many shapes and sizes and can include images related to a sport, profession, or pastime of collectability. For example, the pieces relate to a section of a collectable population, such as sports, music, acting, politics, auto racing and more. The pieces may be serialized to allow recording and identification. The items may be registered in a central recording archive.

Abstract: Method for completely filling a cavity, in particular a blister of a blister packaging, with a liquid, and semifinished product for use in such a method. The invention relates to a method for filling at least one cavity (11), particularly a blister of a blister packaging, with a liquid (F) and comprises at least the following steps: partly filling (S1) a cavity (10) of a semifinished product (1) containing at least two cavities (10, 11) with the liquid (F), covering (S2) the semifinished product (1) at least in some areas, so as to prevent the escape of liquid (F) from the semifinished product (1), displacing (S4) at least some of the liquid (F) from the already partially filled cavity (10), such that at least one other cavity (11) is completely filled by a portion of the displaced liquid and another portion of the displaced liquid at least partially fills at least one overflow (12).

Abstract: A storage container having a collapsible unit and a twist cap is described. The collapsible unit is a type of bellows which includes a base and a sidewall attached to the base. The sidewall has a spiral fold that traverses along a portion of the length of that the collapsible unit. The length can be compressed by folding the collapsible unit along the spiral fold. As the length of the collapsible unit is reduced, access to any remaining products, such as acne pad products, stored at the bottom of the collapsible unit can be more conveniently obtained. The cap of the storage container includes a ring collar; a sleeve attached to the ring collar; and a guide attached to the sleeve. When the cap is turned or twisted the guide and the spiral fold are configured to slideably engage each other which results in shortening the length of the collapsible unit.

Abstract: A boreable multiduct assembly packaged for sale includes a receiver, a continuous outer conduit having a central lumen and multiple innerducts held freely in that lumen.

Abstract: There is provided a container for a cell chip including: a lower body including an installation space allowing a cell chip to be installed therein and one or more holes connected to the installation space; and an upper body coupled to the lower body.

Abstract: The invention provides a stable aqueous pharmaceutical formulation comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an antibody, optionally, not subjected to prior lyophilization, a buffer maintaining the pH in the range from about 4.0 to about 6.0, and an optional surfactant, methods for making such a formulation, and methods of using such a formulation.

Abstract: Embodiments herein concern compositions, methods and uses for extracting target compounds from suspension cultures. In certain embodiments, suspension cultures may comprise algal cultures. In some embodiments, compositions and methods include agglomerating ground and dried biomass from a suspension culture prior to extracting target compounds from the culture.

Abstract: The invention is a system and method of unclogging and maintaining a drain or conduits that deliver fluids such as water. The system includes delivering a predetermined amount of drain cleaner to an obstruction wherein the predetermined amount may be delivered by a single-use packet or by a receptacle that is capable of premeasuring a single application. The system and or packet may also be used to disperse a composition over a period of time as maintenance of a drain or conduit.

Abstract: Gel including a phase-change material and a gelling agent. In one embodiment, the phase-change material may be n-tetradecane, and the gelling agent may be a styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene (SEBS) triblock copolymer. In particular, the SEBS copolymer may be a high molecular weight SEBS copolymer with a styrene:rubber ratio of about 30:70 to 33:67% by weight. The SEBS copolymer may constitute up to about 10%, by weight, of the gel, preferably less than 6%, by weight, of the gel, with n-tetradecane constituting the remainder. To form the gel, the phase-change material and the gelling agent are mixed together at an elevated temperature relative to room temperature to partially, but not completely, dissolve the gelling agent, i.e., a homogeneous solution is not formed. The mixture is then allowed to cool to room temperature. The invention is also directed at a method of preparing the gel and a thermal exchange implement including the gel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile transport detonation-proof transport container for the storage and transport of detonation-dangerous objects (2), wherein the container (1) is designed for easier and safer handling in connection with the loading and unloading of detonation-dangerous objects (2) in the container (1). Characteristic is that the container (1) comprises individually maneuverable gripping tools (6, 19) for the loading and unloading of detonation-dangerous objects (2) in the container (1). The invention also relates to a method for easier and safer handling in connection with the loading and unloading of detonation-dangerous objects (2) in the container (1).

Abstract: Filter assemblies that comprise a temporary attachment mechanism disposed on a surface of a filter are disclosed, as well as methods and systems related to using such filter assemblies during sterilization. The disclosed filter assemblies can include sterilization indicator elements.

Abstract: Disclosed therein is a plate for cosmetics. The plate for cosmetics can prevent metallic materials harmful to the human body from being diffused because the plate for cosmetics in which cosmetic formulas are compressed and molded is made of a synthetic resin material, can enhance workability in separate collection and promote convenience because users can throw away a cosmetic container and the plate without separating the plate from the cosmetic container as they are, can prevent cosmetic formulas from being separated from the plate during the use because the cosmetic formulas are closely adhered on the inner bottom surface of the plate by the contact part, and can prevent the cosmetic formulas from coming off from the plate because air and moisture generated during the compression molding by a press can be easily expelled through holes.

Abstract: A nozzle panel for holding bakery accessories comprising a flat panel base, a plurality of panel protrusions integral with the panel base and at least one bakery accessory attachable to the panel protrusions on the panel base. The panel protrusion includes a lip engagable with a bakery nozzle. The panel protrusion lip may be an interrupted helical thread attached to the panel protrusion, at least one nozzle engagable with the panel protrusion by twisting the nozzle relative to the panel base less than 360° . The nozzle may include an inwardly extending interrupted helical thread adjacent a bottom edge of the nozzle and may be rotatably engagable with the interrupted thread of panel protrusion. The nozzle panel may include at least one container attachable to the panel protrusion. The container may be cylindrical and include an opening at one end and a removable lid engagable with the opening.

Abstract: A vacuum mount system a first vacuum device (12) configured for detachable connection to a portable electronic device (18), a second vacuum device (14) configured for detachable connection to a mounting surface (17), and a flexible connector (16) attached between the first vacuum device (12) and the second vacuum device (14).

Abstract: Packaging containers for packaging various materials, including granular, flowable, and food materials, are described herein. The packaging containers include one or more conformation induction member(s) that are involved in controlling the contour of the filled container. Methods of producing and using the packaging containers are disclosed.

Abstract: Discrete consumer products, such as sterilization wraps and methods for producing such discrete consumer products are disclosed. Sterilization wraps of the present disclosure avoid contacting exterior, non-sterile surfaces of sterilization wraps with the sterile contents of the sterilization wrap. Spring elements are coupled with the sterilization wrap to urge the sterilization wrap from a closed to an open position when desired. In this manner, the sterilization wrap avoids being re-introduced to the sterile equipment contained in the sterilization wrap.

Abstract: A vapor deposition particle emitting device of the present invention includes: a nozzle section (110) having emission holes (111) from which gaseous vapor deposition particles are emitted out; a heating plate unit (100), provided in the nozzle section (110), which is made up of heating plates (101) each having a surface on which a vapor deposition material remains as a result of adherence of vapor deposition particles to the surface; and a heating device (160) for heating the vapor deposition material, which is thus remaining on the surface of each of the heating plates (101), so that a temperature of the vapor deposition material is not less than a temperature at which to become transformed into gaseous form.

Abstract: Trace detection media cartridges and kits to facilitate trace detection of contraband. A cartridge may store consumables to prevent contamination and may also aid in the dispensing of consumables. A housing may hold a consumables cartridge and further prevent spoilage, such as with a self-closing lid. A trace detection kit may include a housing and at least one cartridge storing consumables.

Abstract: A modular package having a container encompassing two or more modules, one of which includes a personal article visible from the outside of the modular package. The container includes a window making the personal article visible to a consumer.