Abstract: An embodiment provides a device for covering a food product during cooking, including: a main body including a flexible material and having a thickness dimension, wherein the thickness dimension is less than ten millimeters, wherein the flexible material includes silicon; at least one protrusion on the main body protruding in a parallel direction with the thickness dimension of the main body, wherein the at least one protrusion includes a ball portion and a stem portion, wherein the ball portion is located on top of the stem portion and wherein the ball portion has a greater diameter than the stem portion; at least one receiving portion within the main body for receiving the at least one protrusion and having a diameter at least equal to the diameter of the stem portion of the protrusion; and at least one opening within the main body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a beverage apparatus. The beverage apparatus includes a beverage holder. The beverage apparatus includes a beverage opener coupled to the beverage holder. The beverage opener includes a central portion and an annular member that extends about the central portion. The beverage opener is shaped to receive in part a bottle cap between the central portion and the annular member. The beverage opener is shaped to wedge a bottle cap between the central portion and the annular member. There is additionally provided a beverage apparatus that includes a beverage holder and a beverage retaining assembly coupled thereto. The beverage retaining assembly includes an outer flange having one or more flange passageways. The one or more flange passageways are shaped to enable air from the interior of the beverage holder to exit therefrom as a beverage is inserted into the beverage holder.

Abstract: A watercraft drinking vessel holder and method for retaining a drinking vessel on a watercraft is configured to contain a can, cup, or water bottle for easy access during paddle boarding. The vessel holder attaches to a flat watercraft through multiple crisscrossing stretch cords that pass through elongated slots forming through the longitudinal of the vessel holder. The crisscrossing stretches cords retain the vessel holder substantially upright on the watercraft. The vessel holder has a flat base designed to sit flush against the surface of watercraft. A sidewall projects upwardly from the base. The sidewall receives drinking vessel, and substantially encapsulates drinking vessel. The sidewall defines multiple slots extending along the longitudinal in a spaced-apart, parallel relationship. The slots enable passage of elastic cords that crisscross therethrough. The cords are pulled down towards the base end of the sidewalls to firmly secure the vessel holder to the watercraft.

Abstract: A drinking vessel configured to have an integrated first light source and a second light source so as to broadcast light in a first direction and a second direction. The drinking vessel of the present invention includes an integrally formed bottom and wall wherein the wall has an exterior surface. The first light source is secured to the exterior surface of the wall and is operable to project a light beam outwards from said body. The second light source is circumferentially disposed around the body proximate the lower end of the body. The second light source is configured to broadcast a light beam downwards from the vessel and around thereto. A handle is provided and the handle has a power supply disposed therein and is further configured with a switch to operate the first light source and second light source.

Abstract: A container lid and a container are provided. A container lid for sleeving on a drink bottle, comprising an annulus-shaped lid body and a flexible snap ring, and the lid body includes a pilot hole, which penetrates through the lid body; the flexible snap ring comprises an assembly portion and a clamping portion, wherein the assembly portion encircles around an outer surface of the lid body, and a part of the flexible snap ring is extended along a radial direction of the lid body to define the clamping portion, and the clamping portion is capable of penetrating through the pilot hole from the outer surface of the lid body, and abutting against an outer surface of the drink bottle.

Abstract: Gaskets and beverage container systems and kits comprising gaskets. An exemplary gasket of a beverage container insulating system disclosed herein includes a gasket body comprising a generally cylindrical shape, a gasket opening, and an inner wall that faces a central axis of the gasket body, at least one set of protrusions positioned on the inner wall and extending radially inward toward the central axis of the gasket body, the first set of protrusions defining at least one pressure-alleviating gap.

Abstract: An insulated cup holder includes outer and inner walls separated by an empty volume, and a gap between a cup and the inner walls. A silicone ring at the top of the inner wall seals and holds the cup, and the inner walls are tapered to contact a base of the cup to seat the cup in the cup holder above an inner shell base, and the only contact between the inner shell and the cup walls is at the cup base.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser is provided. The liquid dispenser includes a reservoir portion having a first circumferential sidewall, a first partition and an opposing second partition. The first circumferential sidewall and first and second partitions define an interior chamber. A dispenser portion extends from the first partition and has a neck defined by a second circumferential sidewall. The second circumferential sidewall defines a first internal passage. A bottom portion extends from the second partition and has a third circumferential sidewall. The third circumferential sidewall and the second partition define an internal cavity. A base assembly has a pivotable lid and is configured for a first, seated orientation within the internal cavity of the bottom portion and a second, seated orientation on the first partition. In the second orientation, the pivotable lid allows fluid access to the first internal passage of the dispenser portion.

Abstract: An improved paint container is disclosed. A paint container which may be a tray or an edger tray, is shown having two halves each being configured to hold and contain a liquid. The paint container may have a plurality of walls to form reservoirs therebetween, and a base. The two halves may be separated by an elevated member such as a ridge forming two reservoirs. The elevated member may have a rounded surface for permitting scraping of a pad or brush. In another embodiment, a can holder may include at least one opening that may be formed in a lower section of a base portion. The at least one opening may be as many as four holes and sized to accept fingers of a user. The plurality of holes may be configured and located below a thumb hole. The holes may be recessed permitting near simultaneous insertion of a thumb and fingers into the respective holes.

Abstract: A reaction vessel assembly for use with thermal cyclers is described. The assembly includes a reaction vessel and a casing defining a cavity. In a first configuration, the casing receives the reaction vessel within the cavity, to act as a protective casing for the reaction vessel. In a second configuration, the casing engages with a mouth of the reaction vessel, to close the vessel. In this configuration, the casing may also act as a handle. In preferred embodiments, the reaction vessel is in the form of a capillary tube, and/or may include an integrated collimating lens. Certain embodiments also include an RFID tag.

Abstract: A beverage holder configured to accommodate drinking vessels of different sizes and that can be secured on a resting surface includes a hollow tubular body with an open end, a closed end opposite the open end, at least one projection along the inner surface of the hollow tubular body spaced from the closed end, and a removable insert configured to seat within the hollow tubular body against the at least one projection such that the removable insert is spaced from the closed end. The beverage holder may also include at least one suction cup extending from the exterior surface of the closed end.

Abstract: The instant disclosure may provide a coaster that can be used with articles including fluid containers to mitigate and/or preclude undesired transmission of liquids by collecting condensation and dripped fluids and directing them to a contained reservoir within the coaster. An upper flange of the coaster may act as a unidirectional valve, directing fluid into the reservoir and preventing the escape of stored fluid even while the cup on which the coaster is mounted is tilted, as when tilted for drinking purposes. The coaster may be installed and removed with one hand, may move with the cup, and may provide improved cup-on-surface stability.

Abstract: A beverage container coaster with a coaster housing having a substantially horizontal palm portion that contains a beverage area for supporting a beverage container in a substantially level fashion. At least one finger extension extends from an edge of the palm portion of said coaster housing such that a tip of such finger extension is fixed at, or may be moved to and from, an elevated height with respect to the height of the beverage area. Fingers of the beverage container coaster may be moveable and pliable for changing their position and shape. Sound and/or light generators may also be incorporated into the beverage container coaster and used under the control of an electronic controller contained within the coaster housing.

Abstract: A tea tray assembly includes a disc having a positioning groove in a top face thereof. A positioning hole extends from a bottom wall of the positioning groove through a bottom face of the disc. A water discharge box is mounted to the bottom face of the disc and includes a body having a water discharge chamber. The body further includes an abutment portion extending transversely from an upper edge thereof and abutting the bottom face of the disc. A tightening member includes a connecting portion extending through the positioning hole of the disc. A pressing and holding portion of the connecting portion is located in the positioning groove of the disc. An outer thread of the connecting portion securely engages with an inner thread of the water discharge box, retaining the pressing and holding portion to the bottom wall of the positioning groove.

Abstract: A removable coaster removably attached to a container comprising a base formed of an insulative material, a first adhesive layer applied to one side of the base, the first adhesive layer forming a permanent bond between the base and a cover, and a second adhesive layer applied to another side of the base, the second adhesive for forming a semi-permanent bond wherein the base is removable from the container.

Abstract: An insulating holder for holding a beverage in a bottle or a can having a lower cylindrical enclosure which receives an upper cylindrical enclosure having a dome-shaped upper end. The upper cylindrical enclosure is adapted to cover the top portion of a bottle inserted into the lower cylindrical enclosure and to snuggly receive a can when inverted and inserted into the lower cylindrical enclosure. At least a portion of the lower cylindrical enclosure or upper cylindrical enclosure is made of a polyolefin elastomer foam. The insulating holder may be structured to retain various sizes of wine bottles.

Abstract: A silicone coaster has an opening into which a base of a wine glass or other stemware can be slid into a sleeve or pocket of the coaster. This sleeve holds the coaster to the glass. When the glass is lifted, the silicone coaster also lifts with the glass. The coaster can be made using solid and liquid silicone. Liquid silicone can be vulcanized onto a solid silicone layer. The liquid silicone layers can be placed on the solid silicone in any desired design, including text, and in multiple vibrant colors.

Abstract: A coaster or trivet includes a liquid impervious base and a liquid absorbent gel disposed on the base. The gel may comprise a hydrogel including a plurality of gel layers. Each gel layer is a different adhesive property with a first gel layer having a relatively high peel strength for contacting the base and a second gel layer having a relatively low peel strength for removably contacting a container.

Abstract: A holder for circular containers of polish, waxes, pastes and liquids comprising a generally circular base having an underside surface cupped downward and a hollowed circular aperture having an aperture bottom and at least one vertical aperture wall adapted to frictionally accept a container. The holder includes an adapter ring having an outer diameter corresponding to the at least one vertical aperture wall and an inside diameter adapted to frictionally support the container. The downward cupped underside surface is adapted to create a vacuum adhesion to a support surface upon which it is placed when a downward pressure is applied to the holder.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling liquid in a cup holder is provided. The apparatus includes a cup holder having a bottom, wherein the bottom has at least one aperture and a plurality of grooves. An electrical connector is located within the at least one aperture. The apparatus also includes a removable coaster configured to be placed within the cup holder and cover the electrical connector. The removable coaster has a plurality of ridges extending therefrom. The plurality of ridges is configured to extend into the plurality of grooves in the bottom of the cup holder. A surface is positioned below the aperture. The surface has at least one weep hole and at least one wall between the surface and the electrical connector. Finally, the apparatus comprises a drip line in the path of liquid flow from the at least one weep hole.

Abstract: A support, such as a coaster, for a beverage container, having a resilient lip for use in attaching the support to the beverage container. The lip can have ribs for maintaining separation between the lip and the beverage container for catching condensate within the support. Recessed channels can also be provided on an inside surface of the support for directing condensate flow to a bottom portion of the support. Methods of supporting beverage containers and collecting condensate are also provided.

Abstract: A tumbler with convertible lid and coaster and methods of use thereof are described. A tumbler comprises a brim, the brim defining an open end of the tumbler, an exterior side wall, an interior side wall comprising a tumbler lug, and a bottom portion comprising a tumbler bottom groove. A convertible lid and coaster comprises a top surface, the top surface further comprises a finger recess, a securable straw hole coupled with the convertible lid and coaster, a side edge comprising a convertible lid and coaster groove, and a bottom surface comprising a recessed opening, the recessed opening comprising a lid and coaster lug.

Abstract: The subject matter discloses a container, comprising a vessel for storing a content to be stored in the container, said vessel has an outlet and a circumferential collector to collect the content drifting from the vessel. In many cases, the lower most point of the circumferential collector is located under the outlet of the vessel. The container may be a cup, wine glass, bottle, squeezable dispenser, plate and the like. The collector prevents spillage of the content of the container as part of the container.

Abstract: An insulating holder for holding a beverage in a bottle or a can having a lower cylindrical enclosure which receives an upper cylindrical enclosure. The lower cylindrical enclosure has vertical ribs to frictionally grip the upper cylindrical enclosure. The upper cylindrical enclosure is adapted to cover the top portion of a bottle inserted into the lower cylindrical enclosure and to snuggly receive a can when inverted and inserted into the lower cylindrical enclosure.

Abstract: A biaxially oriented inner bottle with exterior threading to secure it in a hollow of a personage figure to form a unitary drinking cup, comprising: exterior threading means at the base of said inner bottle to secure said inner bottle fast in internal threading at the base of the personage figure; exterior threading means at the upper end of said inner bottle to secure said inner bottle fast into the internal threading of a top above the head of the personage figure; and wherein handle means are inscribed within the base of said inner bottle inside of the exterior threading to enable said inner bottle to be wound fast in the internal threading in a hollow of said personage figure.

Abstract: An insulating holder for holding a beverage in a bottle or a can having a lower cylindrical enclosure which receives an upper enclosure having a dome-shaped upper end. The upper and lower enclosures are provided with mating threads or other mating devices to hold the upper and lower enclosures in place when enjoyed. The upper enclosure is adapted to cover the top portion of a bottle inserted into the lower enclosure and to snuggly receive a can when inverted and inserted into the lower enclosure.

Abstract: A baby bottle is disclosed containing a beverage that may be ready to consume. The bottle includes a receptacle for receiving a liquid beverage for feeding to an infant or small child. The receptacle may have an opening with a safety seal covering to protect the beverage from contamination. A cap with a nipple may be placed over the opening and a cover may be placed over the cap and nipple to keep the nipple sanitary. A ring seal may be used to attach the cover to the receptacle to indicate when the cover has been removed. Beverages such as milk, formula, juice or water may be packaged in the bottle in a condition ready to consume. After the beverage has been consumed, the bottle may be disposed or cleaned for repeated use.

Abstract: The present invention has a radius rectangular base with a platform lying in a base plane. Four slots are through, the base in a generally rectangular configuration around the perimeter of the base. Four members are provided, one for being removeably inserted into each slot. The members preferably snap fit into the base, and have lengths that upstand from the base. Each member has a wall lying in a respective plane. The members are resiliently deflectable throughout their respective lengths that upstand from the base. Each side member deflects so that the top of a container received within the present invention rests on the surface of the base. The side members engage the body of the container to keep it in an inverted and vertical orientation. The center of gravity of the container is kept as low as possible in this regard.

Abstract: A support for an ice-beaker comprising a cup-shaped body with a side wall and a base for collecting the water resulting from the progressive melting of an ice beaker housed in the cup-shaped body. The side wall comprises regions, arranged spaced apart on the side wall, for support and restraining the outer wall of an ice beaker. The ice beaker can be produced by an ice-making machine comprising a condensation plate with housings for receiving atomized to form frozen elements. Each housing of the condensation plate comprises a conical side wall and a base wall, the taper of the side being sufficiently wide to bring about the formation of a frozen element which has a central cavity so as to be generally beaker-shaped. In the production method, an intermediate waiting step of predetermined duration is interposed between the interruption of the cooling and the start of the heating of the condensation plate.

Abstract: A beverage container support for supporting a beverage upon a component of a flush valve for use in public restroom facilities includes a support surface upon which a beverage container could be placed as well as a depending skirt that can be used as a display surface for advertisements.

Abstract: In the combination of a beverage container and a closure therefor which can serve as a drinking vessel and a coaster. The beverage container comprises a bowl having a generally hemispherical base and an axis and an upstanding wall circular in cross-section adjoining the generally hemispherical base and being inclined upwardly and inwardly to define a circular lip lying in a plane which is perpendicular to the axis of the hemispherical base and providing an opening providing access to a space within the bowl. The closure comprises a circular rim lying in a plane and having a wall circular in cross-section adjoining the rim and extending downwardly and outwardly and being sized to cover the opening of the container. A cooperative seal is carried by the closure and the container for forming an air-tight seal between the rim of the closure and the lip of the bowl. A band secures the closure to the container to maintain a sealing engagement between the o-ring and the closure and the o-ring and the bowl.

Abstract: An analyzer for performing automated assay testing. The analyzer includes a storage and conveyor system for conveying cuvettes to an incubation or processing conveyor, a storage and selection system for test sample containers, a storage and selection system for reagent containers, sample and reagent aspirating and dispensing probes, a separation system for separating bound from unbound tracer or labeled reagent, a detection system and date collection/processing system. All of the sub-units of the machine are controlled by a central processing unit to coordinate the activity of all of the subunits of the analyzer. The analyzer is specificallysuited for performing heterogeneous binding assay protocols, particularly immunoassays.

Abstract: A canister type holder for plastic pop-bottle includes internal ribs that coact with crenellations that are commonly present in the bottom of blow-molded bottle to inhibit the rotation of the bottle when the screw cap is removed. The holder also includes a handle to facilitate pouring of liquid from the bottle.

Abstract: A chemiluminscent coaster includes a coaster combined with a luminous filler or light source, structured as a shell containing reagents for inducing chemiluminescence. At least one surface of the coaster is light transmissive, being wholly or partially transparent or translucent. A single-use chemiluminescent coaster may use light sources in which the reaction takes place extemporaneously at the time of use, or may include light sources wherein pre-mixed reagents are kept at -40.degree. C. in order to prevent any chemiluminescent reaction. Reusable chemiluminscent coasters preferably use extemporaneously chemiluminescent sources. The coaster is structured to permit expansion due to gaseous discharge during the chemiluminescent reaction. A surface thereof may include an opening to permit dilation of the shell, or may be made at least partially of a supple, expandable, material.