Abstract: The invention concerns a cuvette matrix and its tray. The matrix comprises adjacent cuvettes (2) connected with one another by flexible connecting elements (3). The tray has an aperture (8) for each well, with a flexible clamping element (9).

Abstract: A modular waste disposal receptacle system particularly suited for recyclable waste materials comprising a primary wastebasket and a plurality of smaller secondary receptacles, the primary wastebasket and secondary receptacles having substantially similar or identical overall shapes and constructions but different and interrelated overall sizes or dimensions. One or more of the secondary receptacles may be nested within the primary wastebasket with the longer or major axis of the secondary receptacle being oriented perpendicular to the major axis of the primary wastebasket and the top rim of the secondary receptacle extending outwardly above and contacting the top rim of the primary wastebasket to elevate and support the secondary receptacle above the bottom wall of the primary wastebasket.

Abstract: An improved container for supporting compact discs in an orientation slightly offset from the horizontal, one above the other, comprising a main body portion having parallel vertical side walls, parallel horizontal upper and lower walls coupled to the side walls along their edges, and a back wall for defining a chamber therewithin; a purality of holes in each of the walls; a plurality of insert panels removably positioned within the chamber with the upper and lower edges of the panels being receivable in recesses formed in the upper and lower walls adjacent to the side walls and with shelves extending inwardly from the panels a predetermined distance for supporting the edges of the compact discs thereon, the shelves being angled with respect to the upper and lower walls of the main body; and dowels receivable in the holes of adjacent containers to removably secure a plurality of containers with respect to each other.

Abstract: A lid with a sealing device for containers includes a horizontal top (2; 50; 62), at least one air tube (6;51;63;73;83) attached to the lid (1;50;60;71;81), one or more suction cups (8;55;67;75;74;85;84) attached to the air tube and a hole (9;53;77;87) made in the lid and communicating with each air tube. Each suction cup accomplishes its sealing action between the lid and the container on which the lid is applied when the air tube to which each suction cup is attached is expanded by a compressed fluid, thereby causing the suction cups to adhere against the edge of the container and/or the lid applied on the container itself.

Abstract: A divisible bottle crate separable into two components. The components are fastened together with tongue and groove connections. The connections are prevented from accidentally separating by a locking mechanism consisting of handles mounted and pivoted on one component and having an end thereof receivable in the other component in a locking relationship.

Abstract: Apparatus defining a matrix of compact disc containers wherein an I-shaped support beam mounts a rectangular matrix of the containers wherein each container defines a cavity therewithin with a retainer flange securing a compact disc positioned within a transparent sleeve within each container. A cover flap prevents environmental contamination of dust and debris from entering each sleeve.

Abstract: A method for sealing holes, involves fitting an essentially bushing- and/or tube-shaped plug into a hole and then the wall of the plug is expanded radially along at least one axial segment. In this method, the plug is positively anchored axially in the hole. By this method of producing an axially positive anchoring of the plug in the hole, not only is a tight fit of the plug in the hole achieved, but a mechanical movement of the plug relative to the hole is reliably prevented. A hole arrangement is tightly sealed with an essentially bushing- or tube-shaped plug in the hole having a radially spread axial part fitting tightly in the hole. Between the hole and the plug a locking arrangement with axially positive effect is provided. In a hole arrangement of this kind, not only is tightness ensured, but also piston-like displacement of the plug in the hole is prevented. The hole arrangement can preferably be so designed that the sealing and locking parts are provided axially at different points.

Abstract: A saddle planter adapted to be mounted on a gravestone is disclosed. The saddle planter includes a container including clips to attach the container to a second container for expanding the size of the floral display. The saddle planter also includes mounting brackets that are slidably attached to the container from the underside of the container. The brackets include resilient legs or gripping members at the ends of the legs. The legs are adapted to supply horizontal forces to the front and rear of the gravestone. The brackets include cushioned pads or gripping members which contact the front and rear surfaces of the gravestone, thereby supplying vertical frictional gripping forces. The pads prevent scarring and marking of the gravestone due to the force applied by the bracket to the surface of the gravestone, as well as creating a high friction contact with the gravestone surfaces.

Abstract: A double container comprised of a first larger container into which is removably nested a second smaller container.

Abstract: A system for creating liquid gradients is disclosed, comprising at least two containers that can be manufactured separately, such as by molding plastic. Each container has an outlet near the bottom and an air vent near the top, and the outlets are connected via tubing to a receiving device in which the liquids are mixed. One container has a horizontal cross-section which decreases as a function of vertical position between the top and bottom of the container; the other container has a horizontal cross-section which increases vertically in a complementary manner. The containers preferably are held together by a rack or other means. As the liquids drain from both containers simultaneously, they remain in hydrostatic balance with each other.

Abstract: A container recycling apparatus including a cylindrical container formed with an "L" shaped circumferential flange at an upper terminal end thereof receives a single or plurality of cylindrical segments therewithin. Each cylindrical segment defined by a predetermined axial height equal to that of the cylindrical container to permit individuals to modify various compartments within the container. Each insert includes a sleeve positioned at a varying axial position about an axis of each insert for mounting about a central shaft coaxially mounted within a rigid manner within the cylindrical container. Each insert includes a lock flange receiving the "L" shaped flange of the container for enhanced securement of each insert within the container.

Abstract: An infant care bag for storing bottles, diapers, Wet Wipes, and other infant care supplies comprises a primary bag section and a removable auxiliary bag section is disclosed. The primary bag section can be worn as a backpack with or without the removable auxiliary bag section. The primary bag section stores a variety of infant care supplies and perishable food items and can be used as a booster chair for dining. The removable auxiliary section provides additional storage space and has a compartment for storing a changing pad. The infant care bag is constructed of a fabric coated extruded plastic framework. A second embodiment disclosed in the infant care bag is fabricated from vacuum formed plastic. The infant care bag is therefore lightweight and easy to clean.

Abstract: An access port cover is fitted with a sealing plug that is adapted to fit inside a conduit to provide an occluding seal. The conduit is also fitted with an inner flap that is automatically closed and latched when the cover is closed and latched. In a preferred embodiment, a ridge in the inner wall of the conduit cooperates with a support plate to compress the plug between the cover and the plate, extruding the plug radially into sealing engagement with the inner wall of the conduit.

Abstract: A clamping device for detachably joining together drums to be stored one above the other and/or side by side is formed as a block-shaped clamping device consisting of flexible material and containing at least two open incisions. Preferably, the clamping is of approximately cubic shape and the open incisions respectively become wider as viewed toward the inside. The widened zones have preferably cross-section shaped like arcuate segments.

Abstract: A container (1), such as a yogurt or cream pot, is of tube-like form with a side wall of circular cross-section tapering towards the base (2) from an open mouth (3). The base and mouth comprise opposite ends of the container. A flange plate (4) surrounds the open mouth (3) and is provided with sockets in the form of through holes (5) punched through each of the four corners. The base (2) of the container has a central cruciform projection (6) and in the angles between each pair of arms of the cruciform a projecting plug or stud (7) is formed. The holes (5) and studs (7) comprise mutually interchangeable connection parts. A plurality of like containers (1) can, when empty, be assembled in a desired spatial relationship by interengaging a stud (7) in a hole (5). The building system so formed thus forms a knock-down constructional toy.

Abstract: Parts receptacles adapted to the shape of the parts are used for receiving the latter. A plurality of parts receptacles are positioned in an intermediate frame, while several intermediate frames are positioned in a base frame. The connection of the parts, parts receptacles, intermediate frames and base frames to one another takes place in positve and/or non-positive manner. Through this subdivision of the apparatus into the indicated components, flexible adaptation to material flow functions in plants and equipment is possible, independently of whether handling of the parts takes place manually, semi-automatically or fully automatically. An additional frame for the base frame is used for stacker transportation purposes.

Abstract: A two container system wherein a smaller container is completely nested within a larger container and is frictionally held therein with only one side of the container being exposed. A frictional fitment is provided by a raised bottom portion of the compartment which engages the smaller container for a force fitment at the top thereof. The larger container is preferably provided with recesses in the side wall to provide access to the smaller container.

Abstract: A package for cylindrical or polygonal bodies, in particular plastic or glass bottles for beverages and the like, of the type including a collar projecting under a bottle closure plug, comprises a top strip member which can be arranged, in a closed loop configuration, near the neck of the cylindrical bodies, under the projecting collar, so as to connect a set of bodies to form a pack which can be handled as an unit by using the strip member as a gripper, a coupling bottom member being moreover provided for coupling at the bottom the bodies.

Abstract: A shipping and storing container including a cubic-shaped shipping unit defining an open top cavity and a rotatable cover releasably secured thereto for closing the cavity. A peripheral side surface of the container defines two vertical channels which allow the container to be releasably coupled in a side-by-side relation to a like container by relative vertical movement between the containers. The configuration of the cover prevents it from rotating relative to the shipping unit when two containers are releasably secured together in side-by-side relation. A selectively operable security latch carried by the cover prevents inadvertent rotation of the cover relative to the shipping unit when the containers are separated. Each cover further includes an upstruck handle portion which facilitates handling of the containers and interlocks with a support base of a container stacked thereabove. A first seal is provided on the cover and shipping unit to prevent tampering with the articles carried within the container.

Abstract: An accessory for disposition in an automotive vehicle to support a disposable trash bag, a liquid-containment bottle, and two drinking cups. The trash bag is suspended from a platform that is located below a liftable clamp plate; the plate exerts a clamping pressure on the upper edge areas of the trash bag to retain it in a suspended position. The liquid containment bottle is located equidistantly from the two drinking cups such that the bottle can be swiveled around its central axis to orient a discharge spout above either drinking cup for pouring purposes.

Abstract: A packaging assembly is provided for facilitating shipment and use of articles contained therein. The packaging assembly includes a pair of identical cartons, one positioned atop the other, and suitable connectors for maintaining the cartons in assembled relation. The connector elements may comprise staples, an adhesive strap, or connector elements disposed partially within each container for maintaining the cartons in assembled relation during shipment. When in use, the connector elements can be removed to separate the containers.

Abstract: In a transformer housing assembly including a tank and a base supporting the tank, the tank being arranged to contain a body of oil and a transformer the tank and base are secured together, subsequent to individual fabrication thereof, by a plurality of fastening devices. Each fastening device includes an attachment member which is permanently fastened to an upwardly projecting recess formed in the tank bottom, the attachment member being dimensioned to not extend below the portions of the tank bottom surrounding the recess, and the attachment being provided with an internally threaded lined bore. each fastening device further includes a clamping member extending across the associated recess in the tank bottom and a bolt which passes through an opening in the clamping member and engages in the threaded line bore in order to cause the clamping member to clamp a flange provided at the upper end of the base to the tank bottom.

Abstract: A fluid container assembly including one large, relatively narrow container having an orthogonally shaped recess or depression in a wall portion thereof, and two small fluid containers nested within the recess. The recess has means therein engagable with mating means on each of the small containers for retaining the small containers within the recess against accidental dislodgement and so that the external walls of the containers are flush. Each fluid container is provided with a tamper indicating insert such that tampering renders difficult withdrawing fluid.

Abstract: A carrying case which in particular may be used by a vistor to a trade show where numerous sizes and shapes of objects are distributed for the visitor to take home, some of which are large posters or comparable objects which are preferably carried in the rolled up condition. The case includes various slots for holding discs, business cards, paper and pens, etc. A key point of novelty in the present invention is the use of an attachable cylindrical holder which essentially consists of a cylindrical body formed of semi-rigid material such as thick nylon, and having attaching snaps that enable the cylindrical member to be attached to the case. The purpose of the cylindrical member is so that large posters and other pictures which should not be folded in order to avoid a crease can be rolled up and safely placed in the cylindrical container and thereafter transported to the person's office.

Abstract: A container for food which comprises a pan having a bottom and two sets of opposing side walls extending therefrom to an opening and defining a compartment for for holding the food is disclosed. The container also comprises a first cover engageable with periphery of one end of the pan adjacent the opening for covering a portion of the opening adjacent that end, whereby a fixed quantity of food is exposed by the remaining portion of the opening. Additionally, the side walls of one of the sets of side walls tapers in height, as measured between the bottom and the opening, to define the compartment as having a first portion of larger volume at one end of the pan than a second portion having a smaller volume at the other end of the pan.

Abstract: Receptacles designed to enable their juxtaposition and/or superposition without loss of space and without the addition of external packaging, enabling the reception of a large number of everyday contents. Said receptacles each consist of a hollow modular cell, comprising at least one neck and one hollow into which an identical neck fits. Preferably said receptacles are composed of interconnectable cubic modular cells. Three consecutive faces of the cube are each provided with a neck, the three other consecutive faces being each provided with an identical hollow. Each neck and each hollow is provided with engaging complementary groove and ribs, brought into action by the insertion of the neck of a receptacle into the hollow in the juxtaposed receptacle.

Abstract: A shower kit adapted to carry a bar of soap, two liquid receptacles and a face cloth is disclosed. The kit comprises a pair of containers, each container comprising a base shell and a lid shell bound along one mating edge by a hinge, and having a clasp opposite the hinge to retain the lid shell in a closed position. One of the containers defines a pair of apertures through which the necks and caps of a pair of liquid receptacles inside the container may project. The same container also has a pair of access holes through which the liquid receptacles may be squeezed or manipulated. The other container is completely closed for carrying soap. The containers have a strap binding them together and can be folded over to bind a face cloth therebetween. A protrusion from one container permits a belt from the other to be bound thereto, thus holding the containers in folded relation with the face cloth between.

Abstract: A vial seal is provided for sealing a plurality of reagent-containing vials seated in a reagent pack. The vial seal comprises a pliable cover having attached thereto a plurality of vial inserts for sealing a corresponding plurality of such vials. The pliable cover contains a corresponding plurality of openings which fit around the necks of the vials to allow the vial seal to remain with the vials at all times. The pliable cover contains a fastener which allows the vial seal to be held in a non-interfering position with respect to the vial openings when the inserts are disengaged from the vials.

Abstract: A modular sectional container for conserving substances, in particular for alimentary use, fit for being manually transported having the walls formed by panels made of insulating material, the edge of each panel being formed by two substantially V-arranged faces. Along both the faces of said edge which form a 90.degree. angle between them, there is formed a continuous groove for accommodating tridimensionally extending sealing means with the same shape as that of said container. In the vicinity of each corner of said panels, and on both surfaces, there are provided engaging means for connection means designed to join at least three panels together.

Abstract: A system is used to completely drain a hose used in conjunction with a tanker truck or railroad tank car. The system includes a holding tank and a shutdown system as well as a hose emptying unit.

Abstract: Tray apparatus includes a base tray having two compartments separated from each other by a hand hold portion. The two compartments each receive additional tray elements. One compartment is small, and is used to receive a beverage container of some type, and the other compartment is large and may be used for receiving food elements directly or for receiving alternate types of tray elements, depending on the type of food being served. The tray elements include cooperative locking structures.

Abstract: A baking-tin to cook and distribute cakes and food-stuffs in general comprises a laminar support (2) made of paper material provided with a plurality of through holes (3) each of them housing a small pleated-paper cup (4). The support (2) is provided with a number of fracture lines (5) defining a plurality of support portions (6) thereon each circumscribed to at least a small cup 4), as well as a series of shaped holes (7) which are cut each at the crossing of two fracture lines (5). On the outer edges of the baking-tin (1) where the edge itself intersects the fracture lines, provision is made for a plurality of engagement seats (8) enabling the baking-tin to be engaged by grasping elements carried by the automated transport means.

Abstract: A trash container supporting apparatus for supporting a plurality of trash containers permitting separation of different categories of trash for recycling purposes. The supporting apparatus includes a frame and a plurality of trash container supports pivotally interconnected to the trash container frame and adapted to receive and support a plurality of trash containers. The trash container frame further includes an axle and pair of wheels positioned at one end and a combination handle and stand positioned at the opposite end of the trash container frame. The frame may be tilted between a generally vertical position for conservation of space and a horizontal position while the trash containers remain in a generally vertical position to retain the trash.

Abstract: A pallet which comprises a four sided platform with forklift tine receiving channels disposed at each side of the platform is disclosed. Horizontal surface engaging wheels are disposed on the bottom of the platform for supporting the platform and for enabling the platform to be moved along a horizontal surface. Vertical surface engaging rollers are disposed on the first and the third sides of the platform for preventing frictional engagement of the first and the second sides of the platform with a vertical surface. An automatic connecting and retracting means is positioned at the second side of the platform for enabling the automatic retraction of the connecting and retracting device upon contact of the device with a wall.

Abstract: A waste separation container for selectively separating and storing waste material includes a receptacle with an upper edge with slits in its opening upwardly to receive and hold a plurality of thin plastic bags in an open position. The slits are preferably defined by flexible lobes, contiguous one another and extending along the upper edge of the receptacle. Preferably, a closure for the receptacle is provided, that has specifically designated through apertures that allow for discernable placement of recyclable material in a correspondingly appropriate compartment or bag. The provision of strips of flexible material with lobes defining between them bag-retaining slits, either to be mounted on existing containers, on partitions for existing containers or holders to be placed in existing containers permits retrofitting of existing waste receptacles to accomplish the object of making easy the segregation of waste as it is generated.

Abstract: A rubbish segregating and collection system makes use of a transporter that is placed at a town dump. The transporter has several containers to receive different classes of rubbish, each of which containers is removable from the transporter. When filled, the transporter is placed on a carrier and replaced with another transporter. The filled transporter is carried to a central collection and segregation facility where the individual containers tare weights may be determined following which their contents are dumped and inspected as necessary. The segregated rubbish is then transported to the appropriate reclamation centers for each class of rubbish. The preferred type of bottom jaw-like opening individual container is also claimed.

Abstract: A series of lights are mounted in side-by-side relation on a plastic support module. A second module is partially positioned in overlapping relation with the first module and a pair of holes on the second module are positioned onto the upper ends of a pair of posts on the first module, with the electrical wires of the lights on the first module being clamped between the overlapping module areas.

Abstract: A modular construction which is suitable for use as a pen holder is fabricated from a plurality of flat board members detachably connected to each other by connecting members having a plurality of wing pieces disposed at a suitable angle relative to each other and provided with board member receiving grooves. The board members and connecting members may be assembled into a holder having at least one tubular compartment having a bottom member detachably secured therein. The shape of the various compartments can be varied by changing the angle between the wing pieces of the connecting members and some connecting members may be provided with upwardly and downwardly opening grooves for assembling a two tiered structure of board members.

Abstract: A plurality of centrifugation vials having a common base form a cluster tray suitably shaped for receipt by a standard multiwell or cluster tray carrier for a centrifuge. The tray base is segmented into individual vial bases to facilitate separation of a given vial from the cluster tray if desired. The bottom surface of each vial directly under the vial's interior chamber is recessed from the bottom supporting surface of the cluster tray to avoid scuffing or scratching. A skirted snap-plug cap is also provided for improved sealing means and to decrease the risk of contamination upon opening and closing of the vial. The vials and cluster trays thereof are preferably formed from transparent polymeric materials which can support anchored cell growth.

Abstract: A container is made of a substantially flexible material. A circumferentially extending array of longitudinally extending teeth are carried by the container and spaced from each other by recesses of a shape proportioned to receive identically-shaped teeth of an adjacent container of similar shape. The teeth each define a transversely enlarged, radially outer portion relation to a radially inner portion. The portions are proportioned to permit snap-fit, locking engagement of a tooth of the container between a pair of teeth of the adjacent container of similar shape.

Abstract: A food serving system in the form of a receptacle housing is provided which is initially integrated, but which includes at least two meal course portion containers which are separable. In such a system at least one separable portion is designed to carry a meal course which is to be heated in that portion, and at least one separable portion is designed to carry a meal course which is not intended to be heated but rather is designed to carry a meal course which is to be served at room temperature or at a temperature cooler than room temperature. In one embodiment the integrated food serving system is in the form of a receptacle housing in which at least one of the separable portions which is designed to carry a meal course has scorelines there-in-between such portion and the receptacle and from other portions carried by the receptacle which are designed to carry meal courses.

Abstract: The packaging for the liquid composition which is ready for use, produced by some suitable dilution and mixing in a support product such as water of a concentrated liquid composition, comprises a bottle (1) having an overall rigidity which gives it a self-supporting property, the bottle having a hollow body (2) of known volume, having an opening (3) and a removable cap (4), the bottle (1) being intended to finally receive the composition which is ready for use and to permit the preparation of the latter; a container (6) of smaller size than the bottle (1), having an overall rigidity which gives it a self-supporting property, the container having a hollow body (8) for receiving the concentrated liquid composition, in the extension of the body (2), having an opening (9), an integral measuring device (11) fixed rigidly in the opening (9), a removable cap (10) closing the measuring device (11); a hollow recess (17) in the body (2) in which the container (6) may be accommodated, this recess (17) having an opening

Abstract: The test tube holder includes an elongated tubular member which supports a pivot member thereby rendering the tubular member and pivot member relatively pivotable with respect to each other. Latch members provided on the tubular member and pivot member are engagable with complementary shaped latch members of other test tube holders to form a linkage. The pivotal relationship between the tubular member and the pivot member permit pivotal movement of one test tube holder with respect to the longitudinal axis of another test tube holder. A pivotal connection between the latch members of adjacent test tube holders also permits tilting of one test tube holder with respect to another test tube holder in the linkage. An adapter member for holding test tubes is insertable in the tubular member and pivot member assembly. The adapter member accommodates one size test tube and can be interchanged with another adapter member that accommodates another size test tube.

Abstract: A container connector for interconnecting a pair of shipping containers to n essence form a single container of a larger size. There are to be utilized a plurality of these container connectors to secure together a pair of shipping containers. Each container connector comprises a grab bar and a position bar. Interconnecting the grab bar and position bar are a pair of threaded bolts. The threaded bolts are to be operable independently so that the position bar can be located at a skewed angle relative to the grab bar during installation of the container connector. Once the grab bar and the position bar are correctly installed, the bolts are rotated to cause the position bar to be moved in an outward direction from the grab bar to cause the grab bar to tightly engage with the side wall of a pair of aligned openings formed within the shipping containers which are located in a closely spaced, almost abutting, relationship.

Abstract: The hermatic seal unit is for a container having a lower portion and an upper portion of a slightly greater diameter. There is a shoulder portion at the junction of the upper and lower end portions. The device includes a cover conforming in shape to the upper portion of the element. Spreader elements are pivotally positioned in the cover. The hermetic seal element is positioned on a lower portion of the cover and the spreaders are in contact with the inner surface of the hermetic seal element. The hermetic seal element is in intermittent contact with the top portion and shoulder of the container in order to intermittently define the hermetic seal.

Abstract: A carrier (10) for a six pack (20) of beverage containers (14) has rings (12) interconnected by strips (16) and (18). The rings (12) fit around the beverage containers (14) in a friction fit. The strips (16, 18) are severed from adjacent rings (12) to remove one of the beverage containers (14) from the six pack (20). The ring (12) is moved so that it extends partially below bottom (24) of the container (14) so that the ring (12) will function as a coaster by supporting the container (14) above a surface (26) to prevent condensation on the container (14) from contacting the surface (26).

Abstract: An abandonment plug assembly for limiting heat and fire passage through an opening formed through a floor, comprises a cover for disposition atop the floor and configured to extend beyond the opening and engage the floor, first and second cup members dependant from the cover and mutually displaceable toward one another to force a substance disposed therebetween into contiguity with the sidewall bounding the opening, an actuator for effecting the displacement of the first and second cup members and intumescent discs depending from the second cup member.

Abstract: A refuse container caddy apparatus is set forth wherein an overlying support tray removably secures a plurality of polygonal refuse containers wherein an underlying second support tray releasably secures a plurality of circular cross-sectional refuse containers. The overlying refuse containers are secured utilizing opposed pivoted latch members wherein the underlying second support tray utilizes an upwardly extending "T" shaped connector cooperative with a securement plate positioned within a cavity of the circular cross-sectional containers.

Abstract: A combined sprayer container and refill container for containing a liquid concentrate for later dilution and which containers nest and interlock. A sprayer container including a sprayer head for spraying liquid contained in the sprayer container. The sprayer container also including at least one level indicia foro indicating a level to be filled to with the liquid concentrate for dilution. A refill container for containing a liquid concentrate for use in repeated refilling of the sprayer container. The sprayer container and refill container each including complementary surfaces to provide nesting of the containers one against the other. An interlock provided on both the sprayer container and refill container for interlocking the nested containers to resist separation of the nested containers.