Abstract: A barbecue grill has a grill body, two hinge plates, a rear cover, a front cover and holding pins. The hinge plates are mounted on the grill body and respectively have a mounting foot and a mounting and adjustment panel. Each mounting and adjustment panel has a pivot hole and adjusting holes. The rear cover is connected pivotally to the hinge plates and has a curved panel, two side panels and two pivot pins. Each side panel has positioning holes. The pivot pins protrude out from the side panels and extend through the pivot holes. The front cover is mounted around the rear cover and has a curved panel, two side panels and two pivot collars. Each side panel has positioning holes. The pivot collars are protruded out the side panels and mounted around the pivot pins. The holding pins are extended through the adjusting holes and the positioning holes.

Abstract: The invention features a child resistant, moveable closure member and container device and an overcap and container device. The overcap has opposed end walls and opposed sidewalls, with at least one leading locking pin and at least one trailing locking pin in at least one of said sidewalls. The inner closure may have at least one guiding bar, which extends downwardly from its lower surface, that is compatible in shape with an opening slot that may be in at least one of the sidewalls along the upper body of the container. The container further has a fixed cover portion facing the inner closure with a dispensing opening therethrough. At least one of the container sidewalls may have a closing notch, a stopping notch distal to the closing notch, and an opening notch therebetween.

Abstract: An openable and closeable media case comprising a case with grooves on its interior sides that suspend a disk stored in the case, and a rotating cylindrical closure that secures a disk within the case. The case opens and by the rotating cylindrical closure. A slot in the cylinder comprising matching grooves guides disks into the case. A locking means on the cylinder holds the cylinder in a closed position.

Abstract: A spatter guard for covering food in an oven. The guard includes: a first shell configured to cover food, having: a first semi-hemispherical barrier member with a plurality of apertures therein. Additionally, there is a second shell is pivotally coupled to the first shell to substantially form a hemispherical barrier and an array of substantially parallel semi-hemispherical barriers. The array includes a second semi-hemispherical barrier member with a plurality of apertures therein. Moreover, the first shell has a plurality of protrusions extending downwardly from a bottom of the first hemispherical barrier member to space the first shell from a surface. Further, there is a flange that extends outwardly from a bottom of the first hemispherical barrier member. Further, the second shell has a protrusion extending outwardly therefrom and is configured to be used as a handle for actuating the second shell between the first and second positions.

Abstract: Apparatus 10 discloses a cutlery receptacle comprising a housing 13 having a roll-top cover 20 movable between an open 14 and closed 16 position with mating members 22, 32 of a locking mechanism incorporated respectively in the housing 22 and cover 32. Additionally incorporated into the interior opposing sides 28, 30 of the housing 13 is a continuous track 24, 26 extending between the top front and bottom front of the receptacle 10 encompassing the left and right sides 28, 30 of the roll-top cover 20 sealing the interior of the cutlery receptacle from dirt, debris, insects and vermin. Once opened the roll-top cover 20 provides access to various shaped cavities 34 for receiving myriad types of cutlery, such as forks 42, teaspoons 44, tablespoons 46, steak knives 40, butter knives 48 and a general storage 50 compartment.

Abstract: A gift wrapping package is provided which provides enhanced ornamentation and ease of wrapping of gifts for special events. The gift wrapping package includes a flat base and a dome-like cover which forms a central cavity. The dome-like cover is retractable and expandable. In a retracted condition, gifts can be placed within the central cavity. Thereafter, the cover can be closed by expanding and rotating the cover until the dome-like structure is formed. In a preferred embodiment, the gift wrapping package includes a hook or handle for enabling a person to carry a wrapped gift or to hang the gift wrapped package upon objects such as a Christmas tree.

Abstract: A package for dispensing a pressurized material to be applied to the body. In one embodiment, the package comprises a container body having a cavity for containing a pressurized material to be applied to the body, the container body having an outer surface. An applicator is positioned adjacent the outer surface and is configured to dispense pressurized material. A cap is captively engaged with the container body, the cap being movable over the outer surface between a closed position in which the applicator is substantially shielded and an open position in which the applicator is substantially exposed. In another embodiment, the container body includes a body facing edge and a recessed surface bounded by the body facing edge, the recessed surface extending inwardly from the body facing edge. An applicator is configured to dispense the material and is positioned along the recessed surface.

Abstract: A food serving container for keeping food articles chilled while being served. The food serving container includes an exterior bowl member designed for being positioned on a support surface. A cooling member is selectively positioned against an interior surface of the exterior bowl member. The cooling member is designed for being frozen. An interior bowl member is selectively coupled to the exterior bowl member whereby the cooling member is positioned between the interior bowl member and the external bowl member when the cooling member is positioned against the exterior bowl member and the interior bowl member is coupled to the exterior bowl member. The interior bowl member is substantially concave whereby the interior bowl member is designed for receiving the food articles. The cooling member is designed for cooling the food articles in the interior bowl member to inhibit spoiling of the food articles positioned in the interior bowl member.

Abstract: The closing device consisting of a sleeve that seals onto the neck of a bottle and that comprises an internal channel which opens, via a new orifice in a sliding-contact surface with associated slopes and slideways acting as guide means to a shut-off plate for closing the new orifice which is moved translationally by a knob, which sliding-contact surface may be planar or in the form of a sector of a cylinder of revolution or in the form of a portion of a sphere.

Abstract: A receptacle covering devices for use with a food receptacle, namely an ice cream receptacle having a side wall with an inside diameter. The covering device has a planar sheet portion that is sized smaller than the inside diameter of the side wall to fit within the receptacle top opening and span between the receptacle side wall, leaving minimal space between the sheet portion periphery and the receptacle side wall. The sheet portion further has a crease extending across its middle portion for allowing the sheet portion to bend therealong. A handle is mounted on the sheet portion top surface to permit a user to lift one of the sheet portion halves upward, while maintaining the second half in place over the contents of the receptacle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the latch-assisted lid extractor. The present invention includes a canister and a lid connected to the canister via a latch assembly. The latch assembly includes an over-center lock to removably secure the lid to the canister. Additionally, the latch assembly can be moved from a first position sealing the canister with the lid to a second position urging the lid away from the canister. The present invention provides a mechanism that can both securely latch or fasten a lid to a canister and at the same time assist in removing the lid from the canister to enhance ease of operation.

Abstract: An strengthened door for an blast-resistant cargo container includes a door panel horizontally slidably mounted on the cargo container. The door panel has an upper side, a lower side, a first vertical side and a second vertical side each hooked on the cargo container to provide overlapping joints to effectively limit blast damage to the inside of the cargo container and prevent an aircraft from being damaged.

Abstract: A collapsible storage device is provided comprising a resilient frame and sheet material with respect to which the frame is located. The resilient frame and sheet material form the side walls of the device and are movable between a flattened condition and an erected condition to which the resilient frame is biased. At one end of the device there is provided a base and at the other end there is provided an opening. The opening is provided with a single closure element which has a first part attached to one side of the opening and a leading edge which can be moved about a pivotal point between a position at the said one side of the opening so that the storage device is open and a position at or in contact with the other side of the opening to close the opening. The closure element is movable with the storage device between flattened and erected conditions.

Abstract: A hood mounting device including at least one cam having a first surface and an aperture located on the bottom casting. At least one second surface is located on the grill hood and is configured such that the first and said second surfaces contact each other when the hood is placed in the closed position on the lower casting. The hood mounting device is configured such that a corresponding aperture formed in the hood is axially aligned with the aperture in the lower casting when the hood is in the closed position. Longitudinal securing means are passed through the axially aligned aperture and corresponding aperture, thereby rotatably securing the hood to the bottom casting.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a trash dump which solves and satisfy the current requirements. The new trash dump is embedded to a wall or gate or to any other place where can be used. This new trash dump has the peculiarity that the user can deposit the trash inside the dump without going out from the building and the personnel of the trash collection service, can pick the trash disposed in the collector up through an opening in the wall, which has a collector with a safety system of rotatory doors. Said safety system allows, at the same time, the easy operation of the trash dump and avoids any intrusion.

Abstract: A storage device (2) comprising a resilient frame (6) held in a housing with respect to sheet material, the resilient frame (6) and sheet material forming the sidewalls (4) of the device (2). The resilient frame (6) is movable between a flattened condition in which the resilient frame (6) is compressed and an erected condition to which the resilient frame (6) is biased. At one end of the device there is provided a base (8) and at the other end there is provided an opening (10) with closure means 11. The closure means (11), when moved to a closed position in one embodiment extend away from the opening and in all embodiments do not require any storage space in the device to be left unused.

Abstract: A storage enclosure with cascading and nested lid segments and a base, each lid segment including closing ridges for holding the lid segments in a shingled manner, when the enclosure is closed, thereby making the enclosure resistant to environmental debris, precipitation, and unauthorized access to the enclosure's stored contents. The enclosure may be collapsed to the size of the base and the outer lid segment. The enclosure may be secured to prevent pilferage. A bottom lid segment may include a protruding lip extending over a portion of the base. The base mates with the protruding lip. Lifting the protruding lip lifts the lid segments. Alternatively, the lid segments could have opening ridges that cooperate to lift the lid segments as the enclosure is opened. Supports located on the inside of the enclosure are displaceable from a position generally entirely within the outer lid segment to a position within both the outer lid segment and the base.

Abstract: A pressure vessel closing system for conducting industrial processes has a pressure vessel with an underside door opening having a major and a minor axis, a cover that is proportionally larger than the door opening, and an external door operating mechanism. The door operating mechanism has door manipulation capabilities for inward movement, rotation, lateral movement, tilting movement, and outward movement of the cover into and out of the pressure vessel through the door opening, for internally closing the door against the inner face of the door opening; the door being then self sealing from the pressure applied within the pressure vessel.

Abstract: A power sphere preferably used as part of a nanosatellite is formed using a plurality of flat panels solar arrays interconnected together by rotating hinges to approximate a spherical shape for use as an enclosure of a payload. The solar array panels are supported by an extending internal strut. The spherical shape provides attitude insensitive solar energy collection and heat radiation.

Abstract: A retainer and support device for a food item, e.g., a jawbreaker, includes a housing having a recessed wall defining a chamber for receiving the food item. A passageway extends through the recessed wall and a product engaging member extends through the passageway and into the chamber for engaging the surface of a food item retained in the chamber. A manually actuatable drive member is in driving communication with the product engaging member to move the product engaging member and thereby move the food item retained within the chamber.

Abstract: A carrier system for transporting equipment, such as bicycles. The carrier of a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a partial enclosed compartment having a substantially oval shape. Two opposing lid members are pivotally mounted on each end of the compartment. The two lid members open upward and outward to allow full access to the interior of the compartment. The two lid members then close downward and towards one another with a slight overlap to fully enclose the body to form the carrier body. In one embodiment, the axle assembly and tongue are directly mounted on the lower surface of the trailer body. Equipment mounting devices are formed or affixed directly in the interior of the trailer body. The equipment is thus able to be securely transported without danger from the elements or from unauthorized access.

Abstract: A plastic anti-tamper strip (3) is provided at the lower edge of a screw cap (1). Bridges (20) form an approximately horizontal nominal rupture line, along which the anti-tamper strip can be separated from the screw cap (1) when a container, closed by said screw cap, is opened for the first time. A bead (8) is provided on the screw cap (1) which engages interlockingly with a bead (4) on the container mouth (2). The anti-tamper strip (3) also possesses at least one approximately vertical nominal rupture point (11). Adjacent to the nominal rupture point (11), a relief zone is provided, the stretchability of which increases towards the lower edge (19) of the anti-tamper strip (3).

Abstract: A container closure includes an access, which can receive a drinking straw, which is able to be folded down into a groove by the pivotal movement of member, which closes off the drinking straw by engaging it across an upstanding flange or projection.

Abstract: An autoclave is disclosed which includes direct heating and improved access. The autoclave includes a heating system which is placed directly into the pressurized chamber such that materials which are placed directly into the autoclave are directly heated. The autoclave includes doors which are disposed inside of the pressure vessel which seal against the inside surface of the pressure vessel upon pressurization. In one embodiment a pivot system is used to hold the door in place when the autoclave is not sufficiently pressurized so as to hold the door against the inside wall of the autoclave. In an alternate embodiment a robotic system is used to hold the door in place when the autoclave is not sufficiently pressurized so as to hold the door against the inside wall of the autoclave. The robotic system is also used to move the door out of the way after depressurization.

Abstract: A new garbage container cover and liner protector for preventing a trash liner from falling into the container. The inventive device includes a cylindrical container having an open upper end, a closed lower end and a cylindrical side wall therebetween. The cylindrical container is dimensioned for holding a garbage liner therein. A lid portion is secured to the open upper end of the cylindrical container. The lid portion has a dome shaped configuration. The lid portion includes at least one spherical section and a spherical opening therethrough. At least one spherical cover portion is pivotally coupled within the lid portion. The cover portion is slidably disposed within the spherical opening. The cover portion slides under the spherical section of the lid portion in an open orientation. A liner engaging portion is disposed within the spherical opening. The liner engaging portion includes a pair of strap members. One of the strap members is secured to a trailing edge of the cover portion.

Abstract: A straw assembly has a flexible first segment with at least one longitudinal glide ridge extending inwardly from a drinking end thereof, a retaining shoulder at a fixed distance from the drinking end, and an orienting finger extending from the retaining shoulder.

Abstract: A refuse container (10) includes an open-top receptacle (12) that is selectively closed by a removable hood (14). The hood (14) carries a roll-back door (22) that is operatively connected to a foot pedal (16) by a pair of lifters (18). The container (10) is designed so that the door (22) rolls back to an open position when the foot pedal (16) is depressed. The connection between the foot pedal (16) and the door (22) allows the hood (14) to be removed from the receptacle (12) without requiring the user to disconnect the linkage. As such, the linkage is automatically disassembled when the hood (14) is removed and automatically reassembled when the hood (14) is placed on the receptacle (12). The connection generally includes an engagement bar (70) that projects from an upper end of each lifter (18). The door (22) has a pair of arms (88) that each have a slot (84) therein. When the hood (14) is placed on the receptacle (12), the slots (86) engage the engagement bars (70).

Abstract: A support stand with a dome-shaped cover for containing and housing a pan for holding water and/or food above a burner assembly. The stand includes an upper support ring which has an inner and outer ring and a channel integrally formed therebetween for receiving and supporting the dome shaped cover when the cover is opened or closed over the chafing dish. The support ring is formed from a single piece of metal and includes a C-shaped aperture approximately 50% around the diameter of the ring to permit the rim of the dome-shaped cover to pass freely therethrough and engage a stop which can be pivoted out of the way so that the cover can be partially or fully opened.

Abstract: An access controller for a television, computer or display device includes a wireless transmitter and a receiving unit. The receiving unit has a tamper-proof housing that covers the device power line and protects receiving and switching circuitry. The receiving circuitry receives and demodulates a control signal sent by the transmitter, and drives the switching circuitry between ON and OFF states. In a preferred embodiment, the housing has opposed halves which close about the device plug. A pigtail line cord extends from the housing and provides power through the switch, to the device plug. The housing itself is featureless, and the transmitter is an inconspicuous, pocketable, push-button device, so the TV or other device may be controlled without physically approaching or otherwise revealing either the nature of the control mechanism or even that the operator is exercising control.

Abstract: An apparatus for food includes a receptacle supported a frame with the receptacle being heated by a resistance heater from a supply of energy over an electric line, the receptacle and frame include means pivotally securing the same for each other, the pivotal securing means including at least one supporting pin having a side opening groove for laterally receiving and hooking the electric line therein thereby guiding the electric line through the supporting pin.

Abstract: A protective and warming bonnet for food having two, preferably, semi-circularly curved braces 1,2 whose ends are connected to hinges (5,6). These braces may be pivoted from 0.degree. to a maximum of 180.degree. in relation to one another. A folding bellows 4 is arranged between the two braces 1,2 such that when pivoted apart, the braces 1,2 form a bellows-like dome. In one embodiment, the protective and warming bonnet has a continuous base 14 in the form of a serving platter on which the braces 1,2 rest during use. A carrying handle 13 of round-steel or a tube is hooked to the hinges 5,6 on the braces 1,2. This carrying handle 13 rests in a notch or a slot at the hinge 5,6 so that it is no longer pivotable in relation to the base while under the pressure resulting from carrying such.

Abstract: A sharps container apparatus comprising a container including a door manually movable between a closed position and an open position, and a rubber band for biasing the door toward the closed position, the container being completely closed when the door is in the closed position, a bracket adapted to be securely mounted on a wall, and interengaging projections and slots on the bracket and on the container for securing the container to the bracket.

Abstract: A collecting container (20) for waste, such as waste to be recycled, consisting of a container bin (1) provided with a lid (4) which functions to close the opening of the bin and is pivoted thereon so that the lid may be swung between a closed position and an open position. So that the container may be easily filled without difficulty, the container (20) is provided with at least one additional smaller opening, such as openings (8, 8').

Abstract: A gas kettle-type barbecue grill is provided for use on boats or other environments. The grill includes a bowl-shaped base and bowl-shaped cover which are pivotally connected by hinges on opposite sides of the grill. Each hinge includes a pair of hinge arms having four pivot connections between the base and the cover. A burner is mounted in the bottom of the base, which horizontally receives a fuel inlet line. A flavor plate is mounted on top of the burner so as to evenly distribute heat within the base of the grill. The grill grate is secured within the base by mounting brackets. The grill is mounted to a post connected to a railing on the boat or to legs, and is rotable about a vertical axis so as to block the wind from the grate, regardless of the wind direction.

Abstract: A dish cover for use in a microwave oven has first and second generally semicircular portions which may be fastened to the rim of a dish by latch means and secured to the dish by insertion of the rim between an annular flange and lip extending inwardly from the sidewall of the cover. The flange extends into the space over the dish to serve as a pathway for the return of condensate to the dish during cooking. The cover has handles which may also operate to secure the two halves together. The handles allow for removal of a covered dish from the oven using unprotected hands.

Abstract: A closure device for drinking from a liquid container (2) is sealingly mounted with a bottom part (3) of a main body thereof extending into an opening of the container. A top part (4) has a circular-arc portion with a groove (6) therein. Liquid-emitting and air-admitting bore holes (10, 11) are positioned in a base of the groove. A pivotally movable cap (14) is mounted on the top part covering the groove. When the cap is pivoted, it causes a flexible hose (12) mounted in the liquid-emitting bore hole to bend and thereby closes it. At the same time, the bent hose closes the air-admitting opening.

Abstract: A domed lid for a waste receptacle is disclosed and comprises a domed external surface (4) and a frontal recess (12) formed therein. A door (20) is pivotally mounted within the recess and has a central domed surface (34) surrounded by an edge flange border (36). A raised ridge (44) extends about the door periphery, and defines a channel with the door surface (34) positioned to collect water from sides of the lid (14,16) and direct the collected water downward over a radiused lower recess sidewall (18) and there to a lower rim of the lid. The lid further comprised spring members (30) which bias the door flange (36) against inward lid surfaces defining the recess, further deterring the entry of water around the door and into the interior of the lid. The shape of the recess and door further enable the lid to interstack with like-configured lids for efficiency in shipping and display at retail.

Abstract: A diaper container is provided having an exterior lid and an interior flap member wherein the lid and flap member are each provided with a filter element. The lid member is pivoted at a rear edge thereof to open the container and the flap member is pivoted at a central portion thereof and covers an opening for receiving diapers into the container. The pivotal movement of the flap member is limited in order to control dispersion of odors from the container. In addition, the body of the container is configured with its longest dimension in the front to rear direction whereby the container may be placed within narrow passages.

Abstract: There is provided a sharps container comprising a receptacle and a lid engaging the receptacle, the lid including a rotatable tray and a baffle flap for sealing the receptacle when the tray is in an open position. The tray is biassed toward the open position by the force of gravity, and one or more detents may be provided to hold the tray selectively in a closed or partially closed position.

Abstract: A needle and sharps disposal container (10) specifically designed to prevent accidental and intentional contact with biohazardous waste. The disposal container comprising a hollow container body (12) having a barrier means at the top (14) for allowing the deposit of contaminated material while maintaining a constant barrier between the contents of the container and the outside environment. The barrier means includes: a manually rotatable cylinder (22) with a slot (34) rotatable between a downward and an upward position, a slightly larger fixed partial cylinder (24) which surrounds and encases the rotatable cylinder and which provides an elongated convex surface (18) to constrict the rotatable slot (34) through certain degrees of rotation. A torsional spring (46) is provided for biasing the rotatable cylinder toward the downward position to ensure effective disposal of contaminated sharps and needles with each use of the container.

Abstract: A refuse disposal container for receiving waste comprises a conventional drum, a top assembly for fixing to the upper end of the drum and a rolling support structure for supporting the drum. The top assembly can include a fixing ring or clamping band for embracing the upper edge portion of the drum and a pivotable cover to protect the drum contents from rain and the like. The rolling support structure may be in the form of a cart. The top assembly provides a hollow space for taking up a funnel and further tool. A filling device and a vent device each are provided with a metallic filter screen to protect the container against explosion.

Abstract: The present portable garbage container includes a housing, and a cover which is slidable and tiltable relative the housing. As the cover is slidable from a seat and into a transverse slot formed in the housing, the cover tilts so as to shift its weight to a sidewall of the housing, which facilitates the sliding of the cover and allows an efficient opening of the container. The cover is also efficiently closed by tilting the cover inwardly. The cover subsequently slides down the slot and into the seat.

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: A container of generally elongated, cylindrical shape. The container has one or more terminal sections, each provided with one or more recesses. The recesses are concealed and exposed by one or more ferrules mounted to slide on the container. Each recess is provided with a tray, which rotates out of the recess in conjunction with exposure of the recess by a ferrule, and rotates into the recess in conjunction with concealment of the recess by a ferrule.

Abstract: A sharps container apparatus comprising a container including a door manually movable between a closed position and an open position, and a rubber band for biasing the door toward the closed position, the container being compltetly closed when the door is in the closed position, a bracket adapted to be securely mounted on a wall, and interengaging projections and slots on the bracket and on the container for securing the container to the bracket.

Abstract: An aerosol inhalation device in pocket-size which has one dosage dispensing position and one storage position, and which comprises a two-part telescoping deceleration chamber (2, 3) with rectangular cross-section and a socket (1) for an exchangeable aerosol container. The socket is connected with the inner chamber part (2) so that it can be telescopically inserted therein to form a storage position. In dosage dispensing position the socket is extended from the deceleration chamber, pivoted at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the chamber and locked in the angle.

Abstract: A forwardly and downwardly sloping display of tender, delicate, loose exposed produce or the like, which is continually bathed in a current of cool air, is partially covered by open-ported transparent domes which permit physical access to the produce for inspection, selection and withdrawal without need for opening or removal of the domes. An important effect of use of the domes is to significantly reduce moisture loss from the produce, while permitting sufficient interchange of air through the dome port to maintain desired coolness and restrict the growth of spoilage microorganisms.

Abstract: A fishing lure storage and transportation structure having a portable container with an interior recess removably mounting a unitary lure storage core. The unitary lure storage core and container are provided with suitable passages and openings for flow of water from within the container to the exterior thereof and which also facilitate drying action of lures suspended within the tubes of the lure storage core by a thermo-siphoning action. The action results from the container having a double wall insulated body with a single panel lid and the lid having openings. The warmest air will be beneath the lid and this creates an airflow through the portable container whereby the air can flow upwardly and outwardly thereof and carry any trapped moisture to the outside of the portable container.

Abstract: A semi-permanent and collapseable shield of metal foil is pleated concertina-like to present a U-shaped half circular body capable when open, to surround a stove heating element and a cooking pot thereon, to catch the splatter from the pot. The shield is capable of being stacked with other shields for packaging in multiples.