Abstract: A fluidtight seal for a container is formed by abutting a metal ring with a step machined in a convexo-concave container closure device and inserting this assembly into an open end of the container. Under compressive force, the closure device deforms causing the metal ring to pivot about the step on the closure device and interact with symmetrically tapered inner walls of the container to form a fluidtight seal between the container and the closure device. The compressive force is then withdrawn without affecting the fluidtight characteristic of the seal. A destructive force against the container closure device is necessary to destroy the fluidtight seal.

Abstract: A base and a plurality of containers is described. The base may have a plurality of receptacles, each of the plurality of receptacles having a first dimension. Each of the plurality of containers may correspond to one of the plurality of receptacles. Each container may have a first dimension which is about the same as the first dimension of its corresponding receptacle. The base may have a top surface and each of the plurality of receptacles may be comprised of a plurality of walls, each of which extends upward from the top surface of the base. Each of the plurality of containers may have a lid which can be sealed and unsealed. The plurality of receptacles can be arranged in a plurality of rows and columns. Each of the plurality of containers may have protrusion at its top and a recess at its bottom so that a first container can be stacked on a second container.

Abstract: 52350626 The invention concerns a modular reagent cartridge (10) which includes a plurality of reagent containers (12 to 18) directly interconnected by integrally formed coupling devices (22). The connection is brought about by form-locking rail guides.

Abstract: An open frame structure for attaching to a storage crate in place of an end wall thereof including a base member, two side bars, and a restraining member. The two side bars are attached to opposite ends of the base member and disposed substantially transverse thereto. The first and second side bars of the frame member define a substantially open access port therebetween. The restraining member connects the side bars and includes a central connector to allow separation thereof into two segments. The open frame structure may optionally also include a hinge means. The hinge means includes a plurality of flanges affixed to the base member and extending downwardly therefrom. Each of the flanges has a hole formed therethrough for receiving a hinge pin therethrough. The hinge means may alternatively include a cross plate attached to the storage crate, and a hinge pivotally attached to the cross plate and the base member.

Abstract: A multiple vessel container for testing fluids comprises a gap part formed to have a width smaller than the caliber of a front end portion of a liquid sucking/discharging line. The gap part has a shape capable of aspirating and discharging all liquid through the front end portion of the line, even when the front end portion is in contact with the inside bottom of the container. The container is formed such that, upon fluid discharging, reaction between a sample and a reagent can be made uniform by discharging and diffusing aspirated liquid.

Abstract: A utility closure for a mud bucket or the like has a rigid bar, a tool holder connected to the bar, a hinge having a leaf carried by the bar and a leaf fastened to a lid, and a releasable fastener for securing the bar, mediately or immediately to the bucket.

Abstract: A container presenting multiple compartments is provided wherein separable container sections are joined to provide a single container capable of holding multiple different substances and while maintaining separation between the substances.

Abstract: A strip of containers for liquids, pastes or powders. The containers may be used for pharmaceutical, diagnostic, cosmetic or similar uses. The series of containers are closed at one end and have a removable plug at the other end. The containers are joined together by breakable intermediate connection elements near their longitudinal center and by breakable terminal connection elements positioned in correspondence with the plugs. The intermediate and terminal breakable connection elements lie in different planes than the one which contains the longitudinal axis of the containers so that the structure of the container strip is stiffened.

Abstract: A container (10) suitable for mounting on the neck of a bottle or other vessel having an annular abutment surface formed thereon and for containing a gift item consists of first and second wall sections (12,14) which are fixed together to form a generally closed space containing the gift item. One of the wall sections (14) has formed in it an opening (17) having around its periphery a plurality of elongate resilient fingers (18) projecting into the interior of the container. The fingers (18) together define a substantially frusto-conical structure such that when the neck of the bottle or other vessel is inserted into the container (10) through the opening (17) the fingers (18) are forced apart to allow passage of the neck until they have moved over the abutment surface formed on it. The ends of the plurality of fingers (18) engaged with the abutment surface to oppose movement of the neck of the bottle or other vessel out of the container.

Abstract: A device for connecting two or more ISO type containers (101, 102). A support (401, 451) is arranged at each container (101a, 102a) to encircle an equivalent aperture (10) of each container to establish a land surface (402, 452) facing the internal cavity of each respective container (101a and 102a). The sealing means (201) establishes a continuous sealing extending from said first land surface (402) of said first container (101a), across the aperture (10) between the containers and to said second land surface (452) of the second container (102a), and along the entire perimeter of the aperture (10) between the containers, and being retained sealingly to said land surfaces (402, 452) by a first and second frame-shaped clamping means (301 and 351). The respective clamping means (301, 351) presses the underlying sealing means (201) towards their respective land surfaces fy fastening means.

Abstract: An expandable modular container system. A plurality of coupling pads supporting container modules are disposed between two supporting stands, wherein the coupling pads and supporting stands are coupled together, and the supporting stands are provided with supporting units to provide lateral support to the plurality of container modules. The container modules can be quickly and securely coupled side by side and in series by means of the plurality of coupling pads, thereby achieving a stable and space saving arrangement.

Abstract: A method of solicitation of funds to be used by an organization for the purchase of medicine, food or similar goods comprising the steps of: placing in a public location at least two physically bonded canisters, the first canister being larger than the second canister, the first canister having a top end forming an opening sized to permit a container of predetermined size to pass through the opening and into the first canister, the second canister constructed having an open top and forming a cavity of sufficient size into which more than one of the containers may be positioned for removal from the second canister, placing more than one of the containers in the second canister, the containers having removable lids that permit placing monies in the containers, and providing instructions to (i) remove the lid of one of the containers, then (ii) place monies in the container, then (iii) reseal the container with the lid, and (iv) drop the container through the opening and into the first canister.

Abstract: A combination box is intended for use in holding articles of metals and is composed of a main container of a polygonal construction, and a plurality of auxiliary containers which are fastened with the outer walls of the main container. The main container is provided with a protruded edge and a locating piece. The auxiliary containers are removably fastened adjacent the outer walls of the main container between the protruded edge and the locating piece.

Abstract: A connectable case and method of forming the connectable case from a synthetic resin plate. The case includes a bottom panel, four side-wall panels each extending from a respective side of the bottom panel and a flap panel extending from the side of at least one side-wall panel, the flap panel extending downwardly adjacent to its respective side-wall panel, such that the space between the downwardly extending flap panel and its respective side-wall panel is approximately equal to the thickness of a side-wall panel. One side-wall panel has at leat one hole formed therein, and one of the flap panel and its associated side-wall panel has at least one protrusion formed therein extend into the space.

Abstract: An open-topped container (which may be lidded) is generally rectangular, having long sides (12) and short sides (14). The outer surfaces of the walls (12, 14) are provided with formations, at locations (20), which may engage formations on an adjacent like container to limit relative vertical movement of the containers and thus improve stability of stacks, when stacks are placed alongside each other.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a holder is provided comprising three individual units adapted to contain materials which are related. The units are locked together with a permanent top. The individual units are proportioned to each occupy one-third of the package. Each unit can have a top or access port, such as a screw top, which form in combination a cylindrical configuration.

Abstract: A coin processing device has a coin storage system including a plurality of coin tubes, linking devices formed on each of the coin tubes that inter-link adjacent coin tubes. The coin tubes are separately formed and detachably inter-linked with one another by the linking devices formed on the coin tubes.

Abstract: An improved system for the non-destructive testing of the fluid tight integrity of an installed fluid transfer line such as a drain pipe or vent and wastewater system of a building. A removable test baffle is held in place between ends of adjacent sections of an installed fluid transfer line to isolate a portion of the line for testing. The test system comprises a baffle carriage, a removable test baffle, and a sleeve adapted to engage the outer surfaces of the adjacent sections to seal the junction and the test installation from leaking and optionally to provide one or more gaskets between the section ends and the baffle carriage. In optional preferred embodiments of the test system the baffle carriage is an integral part of the sleeve. Preferred baffles for use with the invention are flexible, of larger diameter than the fluid line, and comprise dual-gasket sealing means and means for removal of the baffles from either side of the test seal.

Abstract: A tank closure for a fill opening of a fuel tank has a closing device extending axially through the fill opening of the fuel tank. The closing device includes a grip for actuating the closing device. The closing device also includes a first clamping member and a second clamping member movable axially toward one another. The first clamping member has a first clamping surface and the second clamping member has a second clamping surface. The first and second clamping surfaces face one another and define therebetween an annular chamber. The first and second clamping surfaces are positioned at an angle .alpha. to one another. The closing device also includes a radially elastically expandable sealing ring positioned in the annular chamber.

Abstract: A condiment container with clip for attaching to the side of a food container such as a French-fry box or a sandwich container of the type typically used in fast food restaurants. The condiment container includes a bottom wall with a perimeter side wall upwardly extending around the outer perimeter of the bottom wall. The perimeter side wall has an upper edge defines a top opening. A clip is provided having an extent at the top end of the clip which is coupled to the perimeter side wall adjacent the upper edge of the perimeter side wall. The extent spaces the clip apart from the perimeter side wall to defines a slot therebetween adapted for extending a side of a food container therein such that the extent rests on the food container.

Abstract: A luggage system for detachably securing and transporting multiple luggage pieces in a side-by-side arrangement. The luggage system has at least a first luggage piece and a second luggage piece, each having a generally oblong rectangular configuration with a top wall, a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, a first sidewall, a second sidewall opposite the first sidewall, and a hollow inner cavity, with the top and bottom walls of the first luggage piece aligning with the top and bottom walls respectively of the second luggage piece. Each luggage piece has at least three wheels extending below a bottom wall of each luggage piece. The luggage system has means for detachably securing the first luggage piece to the second luggage piece when positioned in a side-by-side arrangement to the first luggage piece. The means for detachably securing is located near the front wall and the rear wall of each luggage piece. And a means for handling the luggage system is provided to push, tow, and steer the luggage system.

Abstract: A cooler insert for organizing articles inside a cooler. The insert is adapted for receiving tubular members. The tubular members are sized to hold beverage containers such as two liter bottles and the like. The insert provides an interconnecting structure for arranging the tubular members in modular fashion.

Abstract: A tool organizer includes a support base having a vertical wall structure including a pair of opposed end walls and a pair of opposed, parallel sidewalls. The vertical wall is constructed and arranged on the vertical support base to form a tray having a series of tool holding compartments progressively changing in both width and length as viewed from one sidewall to the other sidewall. At least one pair of divider walls is connected together between the end walls and is selectively separable to divide the formed tray into two independent sections. A ridge extends between the sidewalls and is formed with an identifying arrangement to indicate the contents of each compartment.

Abstract: A safety container is described which can simultaneously store and secure containers of liquid and solid medications without any mingling of the two types of medications occurring. The safety container can also store and secure medical equipment and supplies used in the administration of medications, as well as other items. The lid of the safety container is secured to the receptacle of the safety container by a slidable elongated bolt which engages a flange located on the receptacle. The slidable elongated bolt can be held in place by a lock. Multiple units of the safety container can be joined together through a tongue-and-groove configuration located on opposing walls of the receptacles. In another embodiment, a safety container is described which allows the lid to move horizontally with respect to the receptacle. The lid is prevented from being raised upwardly be at least one flange which abuts at least aperture located on one sidewall of the lid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a slotted cup holder having multiple slots that is adapted to accommodate a variety of beverage container shapes. The cup holder comprises a cylindrical body having two elongated lateral slots for a cup handle, a semi-circular top anterior slot, a large horizontal bottom anterior slot disposed at the front base of the cylindrical body, and an integrally formed elongated flat appendage that extends outward from the rear base of the cylindrical body. The elongated flat appendage serves to secure the cup holder to an appropriately configured table by sliding the appendage between a table rail and the table. The present invention is designed to accommodate not only traditional non-handled cups, but also handled cups, as well as short and long stem wine glasses. The economy of design of the present invention makes the slotted cup holder both practical and inexpensive.

Abstract: A tool box includes a housing having one or more orifices for receiving tool members. One or more casings are attached to the housing and each has one or more punctures for receiving the tool members. A cap has one end pivotally coupled to the housing and has the other end engaged with the housing and the casings to secure the housing and the casings together. The housing includes a curved bar and the casing includes a curved slot for receiving the bar and for securing the casing to the housing. The cap includes a latch engaged with the housing and the casings.

Abstract: A bit receiving device includes a body with a block extending from the first end thereof and an engaging hole is defined in the block. A recess is defined in the second end thereof for receiving the block of another device. The two opposite sides of the body each have a dovetail-shaped protrusion extending therefrom and the other two opposite sides of the body each have a dovetail-shaped groove defined therein which is sized to receive the protrusion of another device so that the bit devices are assembled to be a desired tool with a bit engaged with the engaging hole of the front most device.

Abstract: A receptacle assembly where garbage can be sorted for purposes of recycling. The receptacle assembly includes a main housing that is symmetrically disposed around a central vertical axis. A plurality of internal walls are disposed within the main housing that radially extend from the central axis. The internal walls create compartments within the housing. Doors are disposed within the housing. Each door provides access to one of the compartments within the housing. A plurality of containers are provided, wherein each of the containers is sized to fit within one of the compartments through the door openings. Access openings are disposed either in the lid of the receptacle assembly or in the side surfaces of the main housing. In this manner, different materials can be disposed of in the different compartments of the assembly.

Abstract: Apparatus for repairing a breach in a lower nozzle of a glass lined vessel which includes an internal flange having an upper surface, a lower surface, an outside end surface and an inside end surface. The apparatus further includes an insert tube having an outside diameter sized to permit insertion through the nozzle and of sufficient length to extend completely through the nozzle and extend beyond a lowermost portion of the nozzle. The insert tube has an inside surface, and an external surface having an upper end portion. The upper end portion of the external surface of the insert tube is in contact with and integral with the inside end surface of the internal flange. The insert tube is usually welded to the internal flange at that location. The external surface of the insert tube is threaded below the lowermost portion of the nozzle. The apparatus of the invention also includes a liner of corrosion resistant metal, e.g.

Abstract: A fluid reservoir--fuel tank arrangement comprises a fluid reservoir module (1) and a fuel tank module (3) connected to the fluid reservoir module (1) via connecting elements (25, 27, and 29) provided for connecting the two modules (1 and 3) together in juxtaposed relationship.

Abstract: The present invention is a novel and unique reusable flexible container for products wherein the container is made from a clear flexible material which permits the product to be totally visible to the consumer and also facilitates tactile feel of the product in view of the soft flexible material out of which the container is made. The nature of the design of the present invention container further permits the container to be reused for multiple purposes after the initial purpose for housing the product being sold is finished.

Abstract: A multi-compartment gas container is provided including a gas container having a first coupling mechanism formed thereon. A gas nozzle assembly is mounted on the gas container for facilitating the dispensing of gas therefrom. Further, at least one auxiliary container with a second coupling mechanism formed thereon is included for releasably coupling with the gas container.

Abstract: An article of manufacture and a method of making same wherein a plurality of mixing wells is formed as a unitary sheet of individual mixing wells arranged in rows and columns. The boundary between each mixing well is scored, perforated, or otherwise made to allow individual pieces to be removed from the sheet. Preferably, the mixing wells may be pressure formed rather than being vacuum formed.

Abstract: A see-through display case has a plurality of compartments for storing, displaying and transporting a plurality of collectibles. Each case has an open front face which is closed by a clear plastic cover hinged to the front edge of the top surface. A case may be attached to vertically adjacent cases by means of a pair of tongue and groove interlocks integral to both the top and bottom surfaces and to laterally adjacent cases by a tongue on one case and a groove on the adjacent case to form a unit of interconnected cases. Each of the interlocks is activated by sliding a first of the adjacent cases front to back relative to the other adjacent case. An array of cases as large as two by two can be transported using an attachable handle which can be connected to the uppermost, centrally positioned pair of tongue and groove interlocks.

Abstract: A tray (1) has an upper surface (3) an upper surface provided with a plurality or pockets (10) for containing parts (50) in a regular, longitudinal arrangement at a predetermined pitch in a single row. The tray (1) has a pair of longitudinal first side surfaces (6A, 6B), and teeth (30) are arranged at equal intervals on the first side surfaces (6A, 6B). Pins (35) driven by a linear driving mechanism are fitted in grooves (38) between the adjacent teeth (30) to feed the tray (1) accurately in the longitudinal direction. A tray assembly of a desired capacity can be formed by combining a necessary number of the trays (1) in a transverse arrangement by engaging the teeth (30) of the tray (1) with the grooves (38) of the adjacent tray (1).

Abstract: A dual bottle is formed by two separable interlocked chambers. The chambers preferably each contain different ingredients and have adjacent product exit apertures so that after leaving the chambers the separate product streams can mix. Preferably the chambers are identical, which simplifies manufacture.

Abstract: A combination plate and cup holder formed of a rigid web having first and second ends, a recessed portion sized to receive and hold a plate in the first end, and a circular hole extending through the second end of sufficient diameter to receive and hold a cup or glass.

Abstract: A system and method for carrying fishing equipment to the field by a person. The system includes the use of at least one module that can accept at least one container for holding fishing equipment. The module further includes mating components that allow attachment of one module to another module. A case adapted for receiving at least one module is also used together with a wallet that has been adapted for removably accepting at least one tray for holding fishing equipment.

Abstract: A Utility Carry All for transporting numerous spray bottles in connection with a fluid handling or transporting central container having a handle positioned for balanced transport. The Utility Carry All includes a number of bottle neck size adapter inserts that fit into numerous longitudinal bottle mount openings positioned along the sides of the central transporting container and allow a user to insert a specific adapter size for a particular size spray bottle neck size. The adapter inserts snap into place and can be removed or changed to different bottle sizes. The utility carry all is provided with numerous bottle neck adapters so that the carry all can be customized by the user to carry desired bottles.

Abstract: A self-hanging and self-engaging display package includes a rear panel having an aperture formed therein and a front panel having an integrally formed tab. A plurality of display packages form a display package system for automatically forming a chain of a plurality of self-hanging display packages. The tab of a first display package releasably engages the aperture of a second adjacent display package as the first display package is pulled out of the shipping container.

Abstract: A container assembly includes an elongated container having an elongated hollow body with opposite ends and a hollow externally screw-threaded cylindrical projection extending in a longitudinal direction from each opposite end, a short container having a squat hollow body with a hollow externally screw-threaded cylindrical projection extending from an end face thereof, and a tubular connector having opposite internally screw-threaded end portions.

Abstract: A multi-container package includes several individually sealed containers which are easily separable from one another by weakened zones between adjacent containers. Each container includes a tab portion over which the peel tab of the lid extends. Dimples in either the peel tab or tab portion facilitate their separation. Several multi-container packages are manufactured as a unit using a die and conventional heat sealing processes, and then are separated from one another by transverse cuts.

Abstract: A multi-pack comprising a plurality of containers, each having a respective label attached thereto, and packaging for holding said plurality of containers together, wherein the packaging is formed from a strip of sheet material which also constitutes at least part of said labels, and the packaging includes a plurality of connecting portions each of which extends from one to the other of a respective contiguous pair of the containers to join those containers together.

Abstract: An intake/outtake arrangement of a container for a material may communicate with a tube, a transfer container or the like. In order to control intake or outtake of the material container, the intake/outtake arrangement is movable relative to wall means of the container between an open position and a closed position whereby an intake/outtake opening is opened and closed. A sealing body is located between the material container and the intake/outtake arrangement, and is elastically deformable. The sealing body has an inner cavity to be connected to a source of fluid. When in communication with the source of fluid, the sealing body expands in outward direction while being supported by a rigid inner wall.

Abstract: A modular cooler construction comprised of a series of various-sized containers interlocked together to provide versatility for various capacities of food storage as may be desired; axillary drawer structures are likewise supplied and interlocked with the primary containers to provide for meat and dry ice storage and the like.

Abstract: A multi-compartmented, transportable pet food and water carrier that includes food and water supply containers with opposed access openings, and a common wall; and food and water dishes removably attached over the access openings. The dishes have side walls with attachment means extending therefrom, so that the dishes can be attached in a side-by-side configuration for stability during use, the attachment means extending downwardly from the carrier when the dishes are attached to form support feet for the carrier. A carrying handle is attached to the upper side of the carrier.

Abstract: A housing assembly (20) for protecting electronic components. An enclosure (21) is open at one end (22). Electronic components are housed in the enclosure. A bung member (25) is insertable into the open end of the enclosure to seal the enclosure. The member defines a channel (27) and a spreader element (28) is insertable into the channel. The spreader element is formed to cause the bung member to expand upon insertion of the spreader to seal the enclosure against moisture and contaminants.

Abstract: An apparatus for dividing a trash can into a plurality of separate compartments for separating and storing recyclable materials. The plurality of separate compartments are formed by placing a plurality of insertable dividers into the trash can. The dividers combine to define an aperture in the center of the trash can opening to a lower volume of the trash can, permitting the disposal of metal cans or some other material into the lower volume.

Abstract: A carrier convertible from a carrying and storage mode to a playing mode. There are two bins which, in the carrying mode, are positioned on either side of one or more boards. The bins interlock with each other and with the boards so that the whole device may be easily carried as a unit. The interlock may be formed from posts and holes, depressions and protrusions, etc. When a user wishes to play bingo or other similar type game, the carrier is quickly and easily converted to playing mode. The latches are disengaged to allow the two bins to separate. This frees the boards from their confinement by the interlock. There is a groove in the backs of the boards. When the boards are set up for play, the grooves are set to rest over and engage either the low front edge of the bins, or the higher back edge of the bins. In this position, the boards provide an inclined surface for holding and displaying multiple bingo cards for convenient viewing and playing.

Abstract: A cascadable modem apparatus includes a modem housing having a top and a bottom. A plurality of angled feet are attached to the housing bottom in cantilever fashion to define a distal portion of each foot. The feet serve both to support the modem on an platform as well as to attach the modem to a similarly configured, adjacent modem assembly. In the preferred embodiment, a plurality of receiving slots are defined in the housing top and are correspondingly disposed to receive the distal portions of a plurality of angled feet from an adjacent modem housing. In this way, insertion of the distal portions of the feet snugly into the receiving slots of an adjacent modem effectively attaches the two adjacent modem assemblies. Preferably, a resilient locking tab is attached to the housing bottom in cantilever fashion to define a distal portion directed away from the housing bottom. As a result, the tab is responsive to force applied to the distal portion to flex inwardly toward the housing bottom.