Abstract: The present invention is directed to a dispensing apparatus configured to store and dispense a product, while also providing a storage space for an object, e.g., a sample product container, via a recessed chamber located in the cap.

Abstract: A suction type bottle cap has a bottle cap and a suction device. The suction device comprises a vacuum draw bar, a liquid suction cavity, a piston and at least one suction pipe (5). The liquid suction cavity is connected with the bottle cap, the upper end of the suction pipe communicates with the liquid suction cavity, the lower end of the vacuum draw bar is placed in the liquid suction cavity, and the piston is arranged at the lower end of the vacuum draw bar. The suction type bottle cap can prevent liquid from polluting the bottle mouth so as to avoid unnecessary waste, is convenient for liquid suction and accurate in measurement, and is suitable for the suction of various liquids.

Abstract: A child resistant closure is provided that is configured to fit over the opening of a receptacle to form a container. The closure includes an inner dosage cup and an outer cap portion that receives and retains the inner dosage cup. The outer cap portion is rotatable relative to the inner dosage cup and defines at least one viewing window that allows for visual indication of a level of contents within the inner dosage cup.

Abstract: Lid for a container, in particular a liquid container, comprising an opening (2) for filling the container with its contents from above, the opening being closable by means of a pivotable closure element (3) mounted on the inner side of the lid so as to be rotatable about a first axis (X), the axis (X) being horizontal when the lid is located on top of the container, the closure element (3) comprising a part (4) for closing the top opening of the container, the part (4) being located on one side of the axis (X), and a part constituting a counterweight () of the part (4) on the other side of the axis (X). A pivotable bias element (6) is provided between the closure element (3) and the lid (1), the bias element (6) falling by gravity on the counterweight part (5) and causing that the closing part (4) is being pressed to the opening (2).

Abstract: A convenient and functional spoon-like utensil, easily transformed from the integrated composite of a thin piece of plastic adhered to a typical foil-type lid material used currently in the food industry. When the composite is rolled or folded, it forms a strong, ridged utensil with which to consume the food contents while “on-the-go.

Abstract: Food packages having features such as multiple containers in a single package and multiple pieces for a package, wherein the packages can contain multiple food products such as cereal and milk, but not necessarily cereal and milk, for consumption together in a convenient manner. One food package includes a lower container and an upper container, wherein the upper container includes an interior space that is defined by a three-dimensional bottom having at least one aperture, and sidewalls, with a reservoir formed in the three-dimensional bottom and including a volume at the bottom of the reservoir located below the at least one aperture.

Abstract: An attachable closure device for reclosing contains a base member, a resilient expandable band coupled to and extending from the base member, an adhesive layer on a surface of the base member, and a release agent on the adhesive layer. The release agent is housed in a coating on a release support layer, which may be coupled to the base member and unitary with the base member. The resilient, expandable band may be coupled and retained to the attachable closure device solely by a portion of the unitary base member-release support layer.

Abstract: A storage container including a housing having an open-top wall structure defining a receptacle for receiving material to be stored. The container includes a cover disposable on the housing in a closed position relative to the receptacle. A button is movably carried by the cover and a seal. The seal is carried by the cover and shiftable between a compressed condition for sealingly engaging the wall structure when the cover is disposed in the closed position, and an uncompressed condition for disengaging from the wall structure. The container also includes a toggle mechanism coupled to the button and to the seal for effecting movement of the seal to its compressed and uncompressed conditions respectively in response to alternate actuations of the button.

Abstract: The drink ware system of the present invention comprises a vessel, stopper, cup, and lid. The vessel includes a first end, mouth located at the first end, second end, first and second mechanical connections, and body comprised of an inner and outer surface. The body of the vessel stores liquids that are deposited through the vessel's mouth. The stopper engages the mouth to prevent the liquids being stored from escaping. The cup is comprised of an outside surface, inside surface forming a cavity, and opening having a third mechanical connection. The cup is removably coupled to the first end of the vessel such that the cavity encloses the mouth and stopper. The lid has a fourth mechanical connection and can be removably coupled to the second end of the vessel and the opening of the cup when the cup and the lid are decoupled from the vessel.

Abstract: A stick-on condiment container may have a form similar to existing condiment containers commonly used in the fast-food industry (for example by McDonalds Corporation for its dipping sauces) with certain modifications. One modification is the addition of an adhesive layer applied on top of the sealing layer of the condiment container. Such an adhesive layer may be added at minimal cost. The adhesive layer enables the condiment container to be adhered to a fry carton, for example, in an orientation such that the greatest dimension is the depth dimension. The sealing layer, which is adhered to the fry carton, remains sealed; that is, the condiment container remains unopened. Another modification, therefore, is to define in the condiment container an alternative opening, for example by laser scoring.

Abstract: A sealable container (210) for flowable material formed with top (212) and flexible and stiffened bottom (214) walls joined by front (216), rear (218), and opposite side walls (220, 222). The top wall including an openable lid (D) formed with an improved scoop holder (30) and a collar (300) received about a finish (282) of the front, rear, and side walls. The flexible and stiffened bottom wall (214) includes at least one sagittal stiffening channel (500) and an optional transverse stiffening channel (530). The openable lid includes a sealing wall (340) that cooperates with other improved container components to prevent spillage of the flowable material after the seal is peeled and removed.

Abstract: A closure device for addition of a liquid substance separately packaged therein into an associated container containing a gas release liquid includes a connector sleeve and a twist cap fitting thereon. The connector sleeve holds a cup inside with the cup bottom extending into the container connector. The cup includes therein a substance container containing the liquid substance, disposed above a piercing and cutting mechanism having upwardly directed cutting tips and a downward arbor, and the cup has an opening at the bottom closed by the arbor. When the twist cap is rotated in the loosening direction, the piercing and cutting mechanism is moved upward, causing piercing of the substance container, and exposing the opening thereby pressure compensation occurs between the cup and container. Further loosening of twist cap causes pressure drop in the container, and the liquid substance is injected through the opening of the cup into the container.

Abstract: An organizer container includes a fabric body movable into an expanded configuration, wherein the body defines a bottom and above the bottom, a parallelepiped-shaped enclosure divided into three compartments by first and second parallelepiped-shaped divider panels spaced from each other and perpendicularly oriented relative to the bottom. The container also can be moved into a first partially expanded configuration wherein only two compartments are established, with the first divider panel being held substantially flush against a first end wall of the body by a first holding mechanism. The second divider panel likewise may be moved flush against the second end wall and both divider panels can be moved together to entirely collapse the container. A stiffener can be moved within the enclosure to be sandwiched lengthwise between a divider panel and an end wall and/or between two divider panels.

Abstract: A water-proof container for holding a mobile device includes a base adapted to support a mobile device, a cover, a hinge for interconnecting the base and cover to one another, and a locking mechanism for locking the cover to the base. A groove is formed in an interior wall of the cover in circumscribing relation to the cover. A thin, transparent sheet of plastic has a bead formed in its peripheral edge and the bead is press fit into the groove so that the thin sheet of plastic closely overlies the operative face of the mobile device when the cover is latched to the base. A hollow lock housing is pivotally mounted about a pivot pin. A one hundred eighty degree (180°) rotation of the lock housing positions the opening on an opposite side of the container 10, capturing the latch.

Abstract: An improved container provides a container body and a closure. In some embodiments, a scooping utensil retainer is disposed on the closure. The scooping utensil retainer includes opposing flanges protruding from the closure surface. A flange rib protrudes from the first flange into the flange gap, extending from the closure surface to the distal end of the flange. A tapered retainer gap is provided between flanges for resiliently clamping the handle of a scooping utensil. In some embodiments, the closure can include an annular ridge shaped for engaging a downwardly extending skirt on a like container when two like containers are vertically stacked. In some embodiments the container body includes an in-mold label affixed to a substantially straight side wall, the in-mold label covering at least about 95% of the exterior surface area of the container body.

Abstract: Some embodiments include an adaptive cover for sealing multiple objects having irregular shapes. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A straw having a flexible portion. The flexible portion of the straw is removably coupleable to a lid. The straw may be bent to engage a straw latch on the lid, sealing the straw.

Abstract: A chemical indicator or ink, and methods for manufacture thereof, comprises at least one carbon dioxide-sensitive reactive dye which is capable of detecting changes in carbon dioxide concentration in a fluid under fluid and/or gas phase pressure of carbon dioxide above approximately (1) bar. The present chemical indicators or inks are useful in the monitoring of relatively high carbon dioxide pressure environments, such as in carbonated drinks. The present invention also relates to containers for holding a carbonated liquid, and closures therefore, comprising a carbon dioxide indicator or a carbon dioxide-sensitive ink, wherein the carbon dioxide indicator and/or the ink comprises at least one carbon dioxide-sensitive reactive dye which is capable of detecting changes in carbon dioxide concentration in a fluid under fluid and/or gas phase pressure of carbon dioxide above approximately (1) bar.

Abstract: A cap seal and a doubly-sealing apparatus of a container such as a drum using the same, which execute a reliable sealing function of a cap part of the container such as the drum. Double sealing of the cap part of the container such as the drum due to the cap seal is fully performed despite various errors such as the difference in the curling external diameter of the cap part of the container.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to key boxes, like those utilized in the real estate industry. Specifically, this invention relates to a key box apparatus configured to identify and validate a user's access to the contents of the key box via a verification module. Additionally, exemplary embodiments of the key box apparatus may be utilized to charge a fee for accessing the contents of the key box.

Abstract: The closure cap (1) is capable of generating molecular hydrogen from a chemical reaction with water, and can be used for closing a container and for scavenging oxygen. The cap (1) comprises a shell (10), an active layer (11) that is capable of chemically reacting with water and generating molecular hydrogen, and a liner (12) that is permeable to water vapour and to molecular hydrogen; said active layer (11) has an inner face (11a), an outer face (11b) and a circumferential edge (11c); the shell (10) comprises an housing and the active layer (11) is entirely contained in said housing; the outer face (11b) and the circumferential edge (11c) of the active layer (11) are in contact with the shell (10) and are bonded to the shell (10); the liner (12) is closing said housing (H) and is bonded to the shell (10) on the whole periphery of the active layer (11) and to the inner face (11a) of the active layer (11).

Abstract: A cap may include a threaded inner body and an outer cover. A ratchet mechanism may be operatively positioned between the inner body and the outer cover to directly transmit rotation from the outer cover to the inner body in the cap-unthreading direction and to transmit no more than a predetermined amount of torque from the outer cover to the inner body in the cap-threading direction. A gauge assembly may include a float, an indicator dial, and a pointer. The float is supportable at a level of fluid within the container, and the pointer is movable in response to movement of the float with the level of fluid in the container. The pointer cooperates with the indicator dial to indicate the level of fluid in the container. A translucent crystal may be positioned over the indicator dial and the pointer. The crystal may be fixed relative to the inner body.

Abstract: A closure 10 is provided for retaining fluid pressure within a vessel, and comprises a hub 12 having an access opening to the vessel, with the hub having a circumferential stop 17 and one or more recesses 50 each extending radially outward from an adjacent inner surface 26 of the hub. A door 22 is positioned between the stop surface and the vessel, and a latch member 30 brings the door into sealing engagement with the stop member. One or more lugs 24 each extend radially outward from an exterior surface of the door, which may be tilted from a closed position to an open position then back to the closed position by a pair of cables extending from the door to outside the hub.

Abstract: A collapsible straw assembly. A first component includes a beverage container having a recess formed therein. A second component includes a collapsible straw having a collapsed configuration and expanded configuration. The straw is disposed in the recess when in collapsed configuration and is ready for use in expanded configuration. A third component includes a protective liner disposed in overlying relation to the straw in collapsed configuration. The liner has an outer surface containing protective materials and an inner surface containing sanitizing materials. Adhesives may be disposed on the surface of the recess and on the inner surface of the liner. When in the collapsed configuration, the inner end of the straw can be attached to the container, and the outer end of the straw can be attached to the liner. This allows simultaneous expansion of the straw when the liner is removed to expose the straw.

Abstract: A lid for a container is adapted in its lower region for releasable attachment to the upper rim of the container. The lid has a detachable chamber or compartment which is located below the top surface of lid and depends downwardly therefrom, so that the detachable chamber or compartment is releasably secured to the lid in a position which is inaccessible when the lid is releasably connected to a container. Thus, any contents within the detachable chamber or compartment are only accessible when the lid has been detached from the container, and the detachable chamber or compartment has been removed from its securement to the lid.

Abstract: A lid covering an interior of a medical waste receptacle base. The lid includes an intermediate waste repository connected to the cover. The repository is moveable between a holding position adapted for holding waste segregated from the receptacle base interior, and a dumping position adapted for biasing waste by gravity into the receptacle base interior.

Abstract: A closure for a container has a plurality of indicia such as date and/or time, disposed on the lid's top surface, with a rotary collar which is adjustable to a fixed position to highlight (select) indicia regarding the contents of the container.

Abstract: A packaging and display system and method thereof is disclosed. The packaging and display system includes a container having a base, at least one sidewall, and at least one openable section. An interior volume is positioned interior of the base, the at least one sidewall, and the at least one openable section. At least one bonding element is positioned on an exterior surface of at least one of the base, the at least one sidewall, and the at least one openable section, wherein the at least one bonding element is sized to retain the container in a substantially stationary position to a display surface.

Abstract: Cup lid with integrated container(s) that couples with the top of a cup. The cup and cup lid form at least two containment volumes, Embodiments enable easy containment, inclusion of fresh food, transportation and access of solid or liquid in the container and cup without disengagement of the cup lid from the cup. Contents of the lid container may be accessed, partially consumed, replaced in the container and resealed at any time as desired by the user. Additionally, an independent drop-in container within the lid cavity may be resealed and removed from the lid cavity and taken to other locations such as home, work, or car. Simplifies eating and drinking from one unified container and cup in a theater or stadium having seats for example that provide one cup-holder per seat. Provides one free hand to hold a child's hand for safety while in stadiums and amusement parks.

Abstract: Cup lid with integrated container(s) that couples with the top of a cup. The cup and cup lid form at least two containment volumes, Embodiments enable easy containment, inclusion of fresh food, transportation and access of solid or liquid in the container and cup without disengagement of the cup lid from the cup. Coupling elements that couple the cup lid to the cup, or that couple containers to the lid cavity may be non-permanent, semi-permanent or permanent. Simplifies eating and drinking from one container and cup in a theater or stadium having seats for example that provide one cup-holder per seat. Provides one free hand to hold a child's hand for safety while in stadiums and amusement parks.

Abstract: A closure cap for a container filled with a medical fluid and having a mouthpiece sealed by a pierceable membrane includes a cap-shaped closure body and a drinking stub with an opening for drinking purposes. The drinking stub is pivotable between a first position, in which the drinking stub bears against the closure body, and a second position, in which the drinking stub protrudes from the closure body, such that, when the drinking stub is pivoted, the membrane of the container is pierced and a connection is produced between the opening in the drinking stub and the container interior.

Abstract: Cup lid with integrated container(s) that couples with the top of a cup. The cup and cup lid form at least two containment volumes, Embodiments enable easy containment, inclusion of fresh food, transportation and access of solid or liquid in the container and cup without disengagement of the cup lid from the cup. Contents of the lid container may be accessed, partially consumed, replaced in the container and resealed at any time as desired by the user. Additionally, an independent drop-in container within the lid cavity may be resealed and removed from the lid cavity and taken to other locations such as home, work, or car. Simplifies eating and drinking from one unified container and cup in a theater or stadium having seats for example that provide one cup-holder per seat. Provides one free hand to hold a child's hand for safety while in stadiums and amusement parks.

Abstract: A water heater system includes a water heater, a cover, a shroud and at least one ring. The water heater includes a tank, a layer of foam surrounding the tank and a wrapper surrounding the layer of foam. The cover is positioned on a top edge of the water heater. The shroud is positioned over the cover. The at least one ring is positioned around at least one of an inlet port and an outlet port of the water heater. The cover, shroud and at least one ring are operative to prevent a liquid from coming into contact with at least one of the layer of foam surrounding the tank and one or more components covered by the shroud.

Abstract: An improved container provides a container body and a closure. In some embodiments, a scooping utensil retainer is disposed on the closure. The scooping utensil retainer includes opposing flanges protruding from the closure surface. A flange rib protrudes from the first flange into the flange gap, extending from the closure surface to the distal end of the flange. A tapered retainer gap is provided between flanges for resiliently clamping the handle of a scooping utensil. In some embodiments, the closure can include an annular ridge shaped for engaging a downwardly extending skirt on a like container when two like containers are vertically stacked. In some embodiments the container body includes an in-mold label affixed to a substantially straight side wall, the in-mold label covering at least about 95% of the exterior surface area of the container body.

Abstract: A beverage container comprises a bottle (2) and is sealed by a lid of resilient material. The bottle includes a neck (8) defining an opening and the lid includes a closure plate (32), integral with which is a depending skirt (18) extending around the outer surface of the neck. The skirt (18) carries an annular flange (20), which is in sealing engagement with the underside of the downwardly directed annular shoulder (14) on the outer surface of the neck. The annular flange (20) is connected to the skirt (18) by an integral hinge. The internal surface of the skirt (18) carries an annular protuberance (52), which is in sealing engagement with one side surface of the annular flange, the other side surface being in sealing engagement with the outer surface of the neck. The said one side surface of the annular flange includes an annular portion which extends downwardly and inwardly and is in contact with a corresponding annular portion on the surface of the annular protuberance (52).

Abstract: The recycle bin cover system includes a top that has legs extending downwardly from beneath the cover and of which each leg has a cap, which screws onto to enclose the hollowed cavity of each leg that is used to fill with a weighty material for use in securing the cover atop a bin. The cover features a lip that secures the cover atop said bin. The bin may include leg receivers that are designed to further secure the legs and cover to the bin. The cover is designed to increase the overall volume of the bin and to prevent both the cover and the contents of the bin from blowing away during windy weather.

Abstract: A drink container with suction pipe is provided. The container comprises a container body, a cap assembly and a flexible straw; the cap assembly comprises an inner cap and a valve assembly which can open and close the passage between inside and outside of the container body by respectively extending and bending the flexible straw; and the cap assembly also comprises a venting switch assembly which comprises a venting valve hole mounted on the inner cap, a float venting valve, protrusions mounted respectively on both ends of the inner side of the slide sheet, and hollow portion mounted between two the protrusions. The float venting valve is movably mounted to the venting valve hole and comprises one or a plurality of elastic protrusions on its contact surface.

Abstract: An apparatus for opening sealed packaging, including three parts, a pouring nozzle having a flange, a cylindrical cutting element and a screwcap. According to this invention, all three parts of the apparatus are produced in one piece as a semi-finished product. The teeth of the cutting element protrude into the pouring nozzle, while the screwcap is held on the flat edge of the cutting element. The three parts are connected to one another via predetermined breaking point bridges. This invention reduces the production costs and simplifies the assembly and the systems which are required for this purpose.

Abstract: A can lid of a can provided with an easily openable opening means is disclosed wherein the can lid is equipped with a can lid which is fastened by winding tightly on the can main body and the top end opening of the can main body, a score section installed around the territory of the prearranged opening area and a tab for severing the score section. In the can lid, there is formed a protrusion protruding upward from the can lid in front of the can opening during manufacturing of the can lid, in which it is a collapsing protrusion where the protrusion elastically deforms into the can main body by depressing motion of the user and thereby enables forming of a concave section for easy insertion of the user's finger.

Abstract: A container, such as a bottle or jar, that includes a closed compartment and an active insert device for pressurizing the closed compartment. The active insert device comprises an elastic liner and an active insert that are affixed to a closure or cap or the container. The active insert includes at least one reactant that is triggered to a reaction by an external energy source. The reaction produces a gas, which is delivered to the closed compartment via the liner. The gas causes the liner to expand and open a passage to deliver the gas to the closed compartment.

Abstract: There is disclosed a lid for a bin, particularly a front-lift bin, the lid being configured for engagement, at an end thereof, with an open-topped receptacle of the bin whereby the lid is pivotable between an open position in which it is substantially clear of the open top to permit emptying of the bin by inversion of the bin, and a closed position, in which it covers the open top, the lid further comprising a closure which is movable across an opening defined through the lid, between an open condition, in which it permits waste to be placed into the receptacle through the opening at the end, and a closed condition, in which it covers the opening. There is also disclosed a bin incorporating the lid.

Abstract: A covered ashtray which has a reversible top which is reversed when the ashtray is in use. The reversed side allows for the use of the ashtray in a standard fashion. Upon completion of use, the top may be placed back into the original position, wherein the ash and cigarette butts will be deposited into a chamber in the bottom portion of the ashtray.

Abstract: A container for receiving objects has a lower part with an opening and a receiving space, which is accessible via the opening, for objects, an upper part which can be connected to the lower part via at least one connecting region, wherein the at least one connecting region is designed in such a manner that the receiving space is tightly closed, and a device for releasing the connection between the upper part and lower part. The device for releasing the connection is formed between the opening and the at least one connecting region.

Abstract: The current invention is a cap or screw cap with an aggregation at least in its top surface allowing it to be used with other caps or screw caps to make assemblies with the purpose of making figures or indefinite assemblies by person with entertainment, educational, or any other purposes.

Abstract: The disclosed aspects relate to a dispensing closure that comprises a utensil retention mechanism. The utensil retention mechanism can comprise at least two outward extending tabs that can be located on a lid portion of the dispensing closure. The at least two outward extending tabs can be positioned on the lid portion such that a section of a utensil can be securely engaged and retained by the at least two outward extending tabs. The dispensing closure can comprise a stay open mechanism, in an aspect. In another aspect, the dispensing closure can comprise a sift-resistance feature. In a further aspect, the dispensing closure can comprise a flex-lock.

Abstract: The disclosed aspects relate to a dispensing closure with a stay open mechanism. The dispensing closure includes a body portion and a lid portion. The lid portion can be operatively connected to the body portion at a hinge. The body portion can include at least one first stop section and the lid portion can include at least one second stop section. The first stop section(s) and the second stop section(s) can be located adjacent the hinge. Engagement of the first stop section(s) and the second stop section(s) can be configured to retain the lid portion in an open position. The engagement can be created when the lid portion is moved in a first direction (e.g., opening of the closure).

Abstract: A portable trash container for holding a removable plastic bag for storing paper, bottles, cans, and like trash. The holder includes rectangular front and rear panels, each having a top, bottom and side edges, (b) two side panels, each having two rectangular, foldable parts with top, bottom and side edges, (c) side hinges which connect the adjoining side edges of said side panel folding parts so as to allow them to fold together along said hinges, (d) primary hinges which connect the side edges of said front and rear panels to the outer side edges of said side panel folding parts so as to allow the side panels to be folded so that the front and rear panels can be brought into close and overlapping proximity to one another, and (e) a top ring that is adapted to fit over the top edges of said panels so as to locate and hold open the opening of a throw-away, trash collection bag.

Abstract: A product for pre-treatment and laundering of fabric having a stained portion. The product comprising a pourable aqueous detergent composition and a dispensing cap. The cap can have a pour volume sized and dimensioned to provide for a unit dose of the detergent composition. A portion of the cap can be provided with surface irregularities for scrubbing a stain.

Abstract: A system includes a lid that moves in a plane parallel to the mouth of a container, a mechanism for activating the lid between the open and closed positions, and a pneumatic seal that acts on the surfaces opposite the lid, and the mouth in the closed position. The mouth has a ring that protrudes laterally from the mouth. The ring and the lid are equipped with an upper latch and a lower latch to hold the lid in the closed position. The pneumatic seal has an elastic protective cover and the mechanism for activating the lid are linked to a remote control device.

Abstract: A package for a particulate laundry scent additive.