Abstract: A multi-purpose eyeglass holding and cleaning kit capable of storing a pair of eyeglasses and including a body with an outer shell constructed of a durable material, the body having a selected length, width and thickness which defines a generally elongate article with a first end and a second end and defining, in combination, a hollow interior suitable for receiving in inserting fashion the pair of the eyeglasses eyeglasses. A hingedly secured portion is secured to the body at a desired location and is actuated from a closed position to an open position in order to reveal an interior of the shell interior and to permit the insertion or removal of the pair of eyeglasses. A volume of a glass lens cleaning solution is contained within the shell at a first selected location, the cleaning solution further including a dispensing pump incorporated within the body. A plurality of tissues is contained within the shell and is accessible from a second selected location.

Abstract: A cover for a pressurized fuel tank has at least one heat-reflecting wall surface. Preferably, both sides of the cover wall are heat-reflecting. Preferably, the heat-reflecting property is obtained by metalizing the surfaces, e.g., with mirrored plastic films such as aluminum-coated mylar. Alternatively, the cover wall is made out of a very light (heat-reflective) color. By enclosing the tank within the cover, heat is reflected away from the tank rather than absorbed. While some heat may be transferred to the tank, in general the cover reflects enough heat to prevent a significant number of accidental gas ventings and associated fires. Other features include a slit in the top of the cover through which the fuel line may be fed to the covered tank valve; one or more small air and gas vent holes; and indicia on the inside and outside of the cover for revealing whether the covered tank is full or empty.

Abstract: Disclosed is a storage pouch article that is used to store eyeglasses in a secure and protective manner. The storage pouch is generally rectangular in shape with a pouch sewn into its mid-section, designed to accept a pair of eyeglasses, and has weighted sections at each end. The weighted sections serve to anchor the pouch on a support surface in order to reduce the chances for knocking them down or sliding therefrom under their own weight.

Abstract: A pair of far-sighted eyeglasses with a case includes a case consisting of an upper half case and a lower half case, and a pair of far-sighted eyeglasses. The eyeglasses have two elastic temples with curved portions that protrude slightly beyond an upper edge of the lower half case when placed in the case such that the temples are compressed by the upper half case when the case is closed. When the upper half case is disengaged from the lower half case for opening, the upper half case is pushed away from the lower half case by the temples recovering the elasticity of the curved portions so as to facilitate the opening of the case, without the possibility of the eyeglasses falling out of the case during opening.

Abstract: A container for carrying spectacles or the like is formed as an elongate case 1 having jaw members 2,3 at one end thereof for opening and closing the case 1. A single control button 4 is provided which is operatively connected to jaw moving means such that when the case 1 is open operation of the button 4 causes the jaw members 2,3 to close, while when the case 1 is closed, operation of the button 4 causes the jaw members 2,3 to open. This is achieved by the fact that the jaw members are acted upon by urging means that respectively act to open or close the case 1, one of the urging means being the stronger, and that upon operation of the button 4 the stronger of urging means is alternately engaged and disengaged.

Abstract: An eyeglass case with two selectively relatively openable and closable housing elements, one of which includes a bump extending toward the other and adapted to accept therearound a clip-on pair and thereover a regular pair.

Abstract: A lightweight, low permeability liner for graphite epoxy composite compressed gas storage vessels. The liner is composed of polymers that may or may not be coated with a thin layer of a low permeability material, such as silver, gold, or aluminum, deposited on a thin polymeric layer or substrate which is formed into a closed bladder using torispherical or near torispherical end caps, with or without bosses therein, about which a high strength to weight material, such as graphite epoxy composite shell, is formed to withstand the storage pressure forces. The polymeric substrate may be laminated on one or both sides with additional layers of polymeric film. The liner may be formed to a desired configuration using a dissolvable mandrel or by inflation techniques and the edges of the film seamed by heat sealing.

Abstract: A spectacle case (1) consists of two lateral elements (6) and an enveloping element (11) made of an elongated sheet of thin, resilient material having at its one end a section which is bent into cylinder sector form to constitute an end surface (5) of the case, a planar or slightly curved section which forms the bottom (8), a section which has been bent into cylinder sector form to constitute a second end surface (4), a planar or slightly curved section which forms the cover surface (10) and a section at the opposite end of the elongated sheet which has been bent into cylinder sector form to constitute a hooked locking means (9). The two lateral elements are permanently joined with those portions of the elongated sheet which constitute the bottom and the two end surfaces and brace these sections whereby they provide a solid bottom portion of the case. The unbraced portion forms a resilient cover (3) of the case.

Abstract: A pressurized vessel filled with a high purity gas, said vessel having a polymeric coating covering its internal surfaces;said high purity gases selected from the group consisting of hydrogen chloride, tungsten hexafluoride, chlorine, hydrogen bromide, nitrogen trifluoride, silanes and boron trichloride;said vessel filled with gas pressure from about 200 psig to about 6,000 psig; and the material for said polymeric coating selected from the group of polyperfluoroalkoxyethylene, copolymer of ethylene and chlorotrifluoroethylene and copolymer of ethylene and tetrafluoroethylene.

Abstract: An eyeglass case includes top and bottom substantially rigid shell members connected by a hinge for movement between open and closed positions. In the closed position, the shell members define an enclosed interior space adapted for protective storage of eyeglasses. The top and bottom shell members each include an interior end portion provided with an internal receptacle for storage of miscellaneous accessory items such as nose pads, spare screws, a small screwdriver, lens cleaning solution, and a lens wiping cloth. The internal receptacles include floor portions configured complementary to the articles stored therein and hinged lids for maintaining the stored items securely in position.

Abstract: A release device for slowly releasing vapors of a sprout inhibitor into a small package of potatoes is disclosed. The release device includes a container for holding finely particulate porous media which has absorbed a liquid sprout inhibitor. The container is at least partially porous with respect to sprout inhibitor vapors such that the release device may be utilized to inhibit sprouting of potatoes in small packages during shipments.

Abstract: A folding visor and case apparatus for eyeglasses which include an eyeglass lens frame containing eyeglass lenses and eyeglass arms hingedly connected to the eyeglass lens frame includes two substantially rigid side panels; a substantially rigid sun shield panel extending between the side panels and having two sun shield panel lateral ends; a hinged linkage panel assembly connecting each of the side panels to a lateral end of the sun shield panel, each of the linkage panel assemblies including a series of at least first and last panel sections interconnected with hinges, the first panel section in the series being pivotally connected to an edge of one of the side panels and the last panel section in the series being pivotally connected at one of the sun shield panel lateral ends; where the side panels each include an eyeglass arm attachment structure for operationally interconnecting the eyeglasses and the apparatus to open and close substantially in unison, so that opening the apparatus deploys the sun shiel

Abstract: An eyeglass case is provided having a rigid tubular container with an open first end, a closed second end and a lid attached to the rigid tubular container that covers the open first end. The tubular container also comprises an interior surface defining a housing chamber for receiving the eyeglasses. A protective liner is mounted on the interior surface defining the housing chamber, as well as the interior portion of the lid, to provide a soft, protective surface to protect the eyeglasses from scratching while in the eyeglass case. The lid is preferably hingedly attached to the tubular container so that the lid can be easily opened and closed. The lid further comprises a latch that secures the lid over the opening in the closed position.

Abstract: A method of improving the storage life of goods by storing the goods in an environment comprising heptafluoropropane at pressures of between about 0.1 atmospheres and about 2.0 atmospheres. Foods, pharmaceuticals, and other goods adversely affected by oxygen and/or moisture are effectively stored by the claimed method. The method is particularly effective for goods stored in plastic containers, and for goods stored in containers stoppered by rubber stoppers.

Abstract: An eyeglass case for protectively housing eyeglasses. At least one wall of the case is formed with an inflatable chamber. The chamber may be selectively inflated. The eyeglass case, in its inflated state, protects the eyeglasses to a maximum degree and the case floats. The case may be inflated by blowing into a simple blowhole opening, with an integrated pneumatic pump, or with a gas cartridge that allows repeated inflation. The case may be formed with a soft inner pouch which is surrounded with an inflatable outer pouch, or it may be formed with a rigid bottom shell and a soft, inflatable top in the form of a lid.

Abstract: An eyeglass case includes a substantially rigid internal shell member surrounded by a flexible covering material provided with a closure flap selectively securable in a closed position for retaining eyeglasses in protective storage within the inner shell member. The shell member includes one or more internal receptacles for storage of miscellaneous accessory items such as nose pads, spare screws, a small screwdriver, lens cleaning solution, a lens wiping cloth, contact lenses, contact lens solutions, medications, etc.

Abstract: A case for glasses with a closing mechanism comprising a pair of flexible arms extending from the walls of the top of the case. Each flexible arm terminates with a wedge shaped cam. A pair of holes in the walls of the bottom of the case are present at points opposing the cams. When the case is closed, the cams engage the bottom walls, forcing the flexible arms inward. When the case is fully closed, the cams engage the opposing holes and thus secure the case in the closed position. The case may be opened by pressing the cams inward.

Abstract: A chlorine generator for preserving fruits and vegetables includes a first layer of paper or polyethylene and a second layer of polyethylene. The first layer has a weight of from about 20 to about 70 g/m.sup.2 and is preferably made from a laja-type paper. It is preferred that at least one surface of the first layer is coated with a plastic permeable film, such as polyethylene, having a weight of from about 5 to about 25 g/m.sup.2. The two layers are joined together, preferably by thermal seal, to define one or more pockets. A hypochlorite material, such as calcium hypochlorite, is placed in the pockets. This material releases active chlorine gas upon reaction with moisture from said fruits and vegetables. Alternatively, the first layer can be impregnated with a mixture containing the hypochlorite (such as a mixture of hypochlorite and sodium chloride) and is preferably coated with a resin material.

Abstract: A personal article receptacle including a case having a front side and a back side, and an eyeglass holder affixed to the interior of the case. The eyeglass holder has a front generally rigid side and a back generally rigid side. The front and back sides define an eyeglass receiving space therebetween. The eyeglass holder has an edge affixed to a bottom side of the case. The eyeglass holder extends upwardly from the bottom side. The eyeglass holder is positioned generally centrally between the front side and the back side and has an opening facing the top of the case. A section of flexible material extends between the front and back rigid sides and includes a zipper extending therealong.

Abstract: A case for eyeglasses and sunglasses comprising: a case formed in first and second sections, the first section having a front wall, a rear wall, a top wall, a bottom wall and two side walls, the front wall comprising a lower section formed contiguously with the bottom wall and an upper section formed contiguously with the top wall, the upper section being formed as a generally triangular shaped flap, the upper section being folded over the lower section and coupled thereto, the first section adapted to contain a pair of eyeglasses; and the second section having a front wall, a rear wall, a top wall, a bottom wall and two side walls, the front wall being secured to the rear wall of the first section, the top wall including a coupling device, the second section adapted to contain a pair of sunglasses, in an operative orientation a user carrying a pair of eyeglasses and a pair of sunglasses within the apparatus.

Abstract: A collapsible holder for protecting an article or articles contained therein, and in particular sunglasses, wherein at least three relatively rigid members of a generally rectangular shape are pivotally connected together and a separable closure is provided so that the at least three relatively rigid members may be formed into a rigid triangular shape for holding the sunglasses when not in use and folded into a compact relationship with the at least three relatively rigid members in a superposed parallel relationship when the sunglasses are in use.

Abstract: A container for the reception of objects, and especially a spectacles case, is proposed, having two mutually opposing, circular-segment-shaped half-shells for the creation of a hollow body. In order to enlarge the angle of opening between the half-shells, these are joined together by a cross-strapped joint.

Abstract: A compressed natural gas refueling station tank comprises an elongated tubular body having a diameter of about 8 to 10 inches and a length of 50 feet or more. The tank is bent into a serpentine shape to produce a compact configuration which can be stacked with other like tanks and connected to a compressor through a manifold.

Abstract: A canister is provided that is adapted for use in a plasma induced sterilization process. The canister contains a gas mixture that is pressurized to between about 2200 psig to about 2500 psig. The gas mixture has about 2.0 to 2.4 (v/v) percent hydrogen and about 2.6 to 3.0 (v/v) percent oxygen, and the rest of the gas mixture is noble gas or a mixture of noble gases.

Abstract: A case is disclosed for protecting small objects, such as glasses, by providing heat and breakage resistance. The case has an exterior pocket, with a drainage area; a protective case; and a liner. The exterior pocket consists a pocket flap, a body front, and a pair of gussets. The pocket flap is provided with closure means to secure the pocket flap to the body front. The protective case is a rigid, hollow, non-circular cylinder having one closed end and dimensioned to provide a friction fit within the pocket. The protective case can be formed from mirror image halves provided with sealing seams which extend at right angles to the cylinder and a first to break point. The liner is a hollow, non-circular cylinder manufactured from a non-abrasive, cushioning material approximately twice the length of the protective case. Optionally, the case is provided with a belt attachment loop to affix the case to a user's belt.

Abstract: A specially designed eyeglass protector is provided that slides into an eyeglass case. The protector is made of sturdy crush-proof material, and includes openings which receive the temples and nose pads of the eyeglasses. The front of the frame and the eyeglass lenses fit into a recessed area that is surrounded by a protective lip. A small and convenient case in the form of an elongated closable pocket is also provided for receiving the protector holding the eyeglasses. Insertion into the tight-fitting case keeps the eyeglasses in the protector, and in addition to preventing crushing, provides a barrier to scratching and abrasion of the frames and lenses.

Abstract: An eyeglasses case including a cover made of transparent colored material and having two lugs each at one side thereof, a movable frame having two ears each at one end thereof and being rotatably connected between the two lugs of the cover, the movable frame having a bottom formed with a recess and having a top formed with two slits, and a container having two side edges adapted to engage with the lugs of the cover and two upper edges adapted to engage with the slits of the movable frame, whereby the cover can be disengaged from the container so as to be used as a sunshield for a pair of eyeglasses as desired.

Abstract: The case and stand for use with eyewear having filament-type temple pieces is a rectangular bed defined by a base panel and upwardly extending rigid side panels at the opposite ends thereof. To the upper ends of the side panels leaves are pivotally supported and the tops of the leaves are notched to receive respectively the pairs of strands. The leaves are each provided with earpiece retainers on the outside faces thereof so that the filaments can train over the top of the leaves respectively and the earpieces fit in the retainers, the lenses thereby suspended below. U-shaped covers are pivoted to the outer ends of the base panel so that in one position they can form pedestals for supporting the bed to be a stand, or when the leaves are folded inward can be flipped around to be a two-piece cover for the case.

Abstract: A display container for eyeglass lenses includes a plate to receive the eyeglass lens to be displayed and two half-shells pivoted to the edge of the plate about a pivot axis globally perpendicular to the plate. Each half-shell can move between a closed position wherein, juxtaposed to each other, they conjointly form a protective shell around the plate, and an open position in which they uncover the plate. The plate has a globally circular contour, has no rim over at least part of its edge and has locally projecting from it at least three locking pegs for holding the eyeglass lens.

Abstract: A packaging container for self-adhering or stick-on lenses suitable for point-of-purchase display of such lenses which enables testing of the effectiveness and suitability of the stick-on lenses by a potential purchaser without removal of the stick-on lenses from the container in which packaged, which is essentially tamper-proof, and which may also serve as a convenient storage container or carrying case for the stick-on lenses. Stick-on lenses which may be conveniently displayed in a packaging container of the invention are such as may be adhered by autogenous or inherent adhesive characteristics to the interior surface of the lenses of a pair of sunglasses or like non-corrective spectacles.

Abstract: Foldable glasses and a container combination in which the lense frames of the glasses are hinged at the bridge where they are joined for folding back parallel to each other; retractable temples are provided which are hinged to the opposite sides of the lense frames from their bridge connections, with the temples also being foldable against the lense frames to produce a minimum sized article which fits in a rigid two part container defining a cavity of an overall shape and size to receive and protect the glasses when folded.

Abstract: A permeation resistant closure for a mutlilayer fuel tank. A barrier layer within a closure plug aligns with the barrier layer of a fuel tank wall to form an integral and uninterrupted permeation resistant barrier surface.

Abstract: A case is molded of light-weight, thin-walled plastic in two hollow parts which when assembled, receives eyeglasses and sunglasses of many different designs and sizes. The case is slightly concave on one broad side surface and convex on the other. The upper edge of the lower part slants downwardly from one end, as does the upper edge of the upper port or lid. The two parts are hinged together at the higher end walls. A toggle-type latch is provided at the lower end walls. A gasket in the meeting edges is compressed when the clasp is engaged to close the case in a water-tight manner. There is sufficient volume within the case so that it will float. A projection on the top is apertured for a chain, thong, string or the like so that the case may be worn hanging from the neck. The concave-convex shapes of the sides accommodates eyeglasses without making the case unnecessarily thin. Such shape likewise makes wearing the case in a hip or shirt pocket comfortable.

Abstract: A multi-layer plastic fuel tank is constituted by at least one high-density polyethylene layer, at least one polyamide layer, and at least one modified high-density polyethylene layer made of high-density polyethylene modified with an unsaturated carboxylic acid or its derivatives, which is interposed between each high-density polyethylene layer and each polyamide layer for bonding them, the polyamide layer being made of a polyamide copolymer comprising 90-60 weight % of polyamide 6 and 10-40 weight % of polyamide 66.

Abstract: An air bag employing a twill-like fabric having right hand and left hand diagonally extending twill lines which form a diamond shaped portion therebetween. The diamond portion can be of a plain weave or other type of weave depending on the desired fabric porosity.

Abstract: A method and device for protecting objects in storage from damaging environments including a collapsible bag with a sealable opening having a vacuum attachment, for evacuating the bag, and an injection valve, for injecting an atmosphere, attached.

Abstract: A flexible self-regulating heating pad apparatus (10) in combination with a compressed gas cylinder (50); wherein, the flexible self-regulating heating pad apparatus )10) consists of a flexible self-regulating heating unit (34); an insulation unit (36); a jacketing unit (38); and a releasable attachment system (40) for installing the flexible self-regulating heating pad apparatus (10) in a circumferential fashion around the compressed gas cylinder (50) to increase the temperature and concurrently the pressure of the contents (54) of the cylinder (50).

Abstract: A device for simultaneously carrying spectacles and contact lenses which includes a hollow open base for containing the spectacles, the base further containing a contact lens case secured to an interior surface thereof for containing a pair of contact lenses. A lid is hingedly connected to the base for covering the opening therein and may support a mirror affixed thereto to assist in installing or removing the contact lenses.

Abstract: An eyeglass case kit is set forth including a case with an overlying flap wherein the flap includes a trapezoidal flap formed with an angulated terminal end securable to a forward face of the case to expose a resilient latch wherein the latch is selectively securable overlying a spray bottle containing a cleansing solution therein. The cleansing solution cooperates with a cleansing fabric cloth positioned in and formed integrally to a forward face of the case. An interior surface of the flap includes a transparent information pocket with a forward edge spaced from a side edge of the flap to contain an information slip within the information pocket and abuttable against an eyeglass pair positioned within the case. The case is securable to items, such as a belt worn by a user or selectively securable to a fabric surface, such as a dashboard and the like, by a hook and loop fastening surface formed to an exterior surface of a clip formed to an exterior surface of the case.

Abstract: A container for high pressure gases, which comprises a hollow shell of thermoplastic material having an inner surface and an outer surface, at least one of which is covered with a layer comprising a metallized film of plasatics material; and an outer layer comprising fibrous windings bound together with resin.

Abstract: Generally there is provided an expanded foil sheet having an array of openings in a pattern exhibiting a plurality of dimension, which sheets are rolled or stacked, such that juxtaposed openings differ in dimension, to form a thermal filler mass for a tank. Alternatively, two or more foil sheets, each exhibiting openings or a pattern of openings of dimension differing from the openings of adjacent sheets are combined in a roll or stack to form the filler mass. Finally, in a further feature, the filler mass is adhered to the tank wall.

Abstract: A propane tank safety carrier is provided and consists of a box-like housing with a hinged cover that will snuggly hold the propane tank in an upright protective position during transportation.

Abstract: A pressure vessel for the storage of gas has a bottom part, a cylindrical jacket and a head part with a neck, these parts are made of a corrosionproof stainless steel having up to 0.06% C, from 1.5 to 6% Mn, from 0.3 to 1% Si, from 16 to 25% Cr, from 4 to 18% Ni, from 0 to 4% Mb, from 0 to 0.35% nitrogen, from 0 to 0.25% Nb, all percentages by weight, the remainder being iron with the conventional low level impurities; following shaping, the interior surfaces are electrochemically polished; a valve with an adapter is provided for adapting dimensions of the valve to the neck, and a protective cap is threaded onto an upper portion of the head part; through welding or a non welded e.g. a threaded connection the adaptor is connected to the valve, and a nut or welding connection connects the adaptor to the neck.

Abstract: A case for eyeglasses and for contact lenses is formed as a shell of substantially rigid plastic with a cover member and a base member which are hinged together along a longitudinal side edge. The case also has a partition that is also hinged and is formed of semi-flexible plastic or is a laminate of a formed plastic foam member and a plate member of substantially rigid plastic.

Abstract: A carrying case for a contact lens case having a predetermined peripheral configuration comprises a base member defining a predetermined peripheral configuration, a cover member defining a predetermined peripheral configuration similar to that of the base member, and a hinge joining the cover member to the base member generally along respective facing edges thereof or as to define an open condition and a closed condition of the carrying case, these similarly configured peripheries being substantially abutting and aligned in the closed condition. An insert member is mounted to the base member and comprises a frame-like member defining a recess in the base member of complementary configuration for receiving the contact lens case therewithin. A latch on the insert member engages the contact lens case for releasably holding the same received in the recess.

Abstract: A chlorine generator for preserving fruits and vegetables includes a first layer of paper, a second layer of paper and a third layer of paper. The first and second layers of paper are made of a laja type paper having a weight of about 30 to 70 gr/m.sup.2. One surface of the first layer is coated with a plastic permeable film having a weight of about 5 to 25 gr/m.sup.2. Both surfaces of the second layer are coated with a plastic permeable film having a weight of about 5 to 25 gr/m.sup.2. The third layer is made of a kraft type paper weight about 40 to 80 gr/m.sup.2. The three layers are joined together by a thermal seal. Pockets are defined by the layers and the seals. Calcium hypochlorite is placed in the pockets. The kraft paper layer can be impregnated with a mixture including about 1 part calcium hypochlorite anhydrous, about 4 parts calcium sulphate, about 8 parts toluene and about 2 parts acrylic lacquer.

Abstract: A high porosity silicocalcareous mass is obtained by using in at least partial replacement of the usual silica, amorphous ultrafine synthetic silica particles having a specific surface between 150 and 300 m.sup.2 per gram, and a high absorption capacity, and optionally adding nonreactive synthetic fiber of either inorganic or organic origin to the mixture containing the particles. The high-porosity silicocalcareous mass can be used as a lining material for containers, which are intended for storing liquified or dissolved gases and also as an insulation material, such as sound insulation in building construction.

Abstract: A metal hydride storage facility having a cylindrical pressure vessel and a centrally mounted gas conducting tube. Self contained boxes, being annular in shape, are stacked within the vessel. The boxes contain the metal hydride. Each body is capable of expansion.

Abstract: A safety gas container including a valve member made of a shape memory alloy, the valve member having a top head and a bottom head with a stem portion having a relatively small diameter therebetween; wherein the valve member is fitted in a gas passageway of the container; wherein the shape memory alloy is previously made to remember a smaller shape at a specific temperature; and whereby the valve member is diminished in size in response to a rise in the ambient temperature above the specific temperature so that gaps occurs between the valve member and the inside wall of the gas passageway.

Abstract: A gas ampoule for the shipment and delivery of radioactive gases. The gas ampoule having a glass tube with serum bottle stopper on one end and a plunger tip in the opposite end all fitting in a larger plastic tube threaded on each end with absorbent between the tubes, is seated onto the internal needle assembly via a bushing associated with the plunger and locked into the syringe barrel via barrel-bushing locking caps. The design practically eliminates the possibility of personnel contamination due to an inadvertent exposure of such personnel to the contained radioactive gas.