Abstract: The container comprises at its mouth a device combined with the internal side of the lid (T) and the opening (3) of the latter, in order to form the emergence, with respect to the mouth of the container (1), of a tubular body (C) which extends as a continuous sheet remaining, at the edge, interleaved between the lid and the body of the container, the product contained in the container (1) coming out directly through the tubular body without contacting the external part of the container.

Abstract: A container lid includes a flap region that is selectively displaceable between a static raised position and a static depressed position. A flap is cut out of the flap region and is substantially integral with the flap region when the flap region is in the static raised position. When the flap region is displaced to the static depressed position, the flap separates from the flap region enabling liquid to flow therethrough. When the flap region is returned to the static raised position, the flap is again substantially integral with the flap region to thereby close the lid and prevent liquid from escaping. A knob is provided preferably integral with the flap region to facilitate displacement of the flap region.

Abstract: A removable plug for use in combination with a planar closure having an aperture formed therein. The plug body is of shallow cylindrical configuration and has a top flange which is partially subdivided into inner and outer ring portions by a combination of weak frangible links and strong non-frangible links. A tab integral with the outer ring portion overlies a ledge ring on the closure body to facilitate initialization of the removal process. Location of the pull ring around the maximum diameter of the top flange maximizes leverage and provides a large ring capable of accommodating several fingers of one's hand.

Abstract: A display-type container for cosmetics and the like, includes a flat jar having a neck portion with an external screw thread, and a ring-shaped screw cap member that is mounted on and cooperable with the neck portion. The latter has an annular sealing lip, and a plastic panel member which is disposed in the ring-shaped screw cap member provides underside sealing areas or surfaces that are engaged with the sealing lip. Portions of the screw-cap member and panel member are disposed in overlying relation, the two members being centralized with one another, and forming a unitary closure assemblage. The arrangement is such that the sealing areas of the panel member are forced by the screw cap member, into substantially air-tight sealing engagement with the sealing lip of the jar. The seal does not depend on the engagement of the threads, or upon any incidental sealing therebetween, which may or may not occur.

Abstract: A closure a container, including capability for counting and indicating the number of times the closure has undergone a cycle of closing and opening the container, and further for incorporating the closure into a device for for resisting the opening of the container by a child.

Abstract: A closure device for containers comprising a cap having a piercing member, the cap moving first downward and then upward relative to a container to which it is affixed, when first rotated in the direction used to open the container, the piercing member capable of causing rupture of a seal on the container during the downward motion and the upward motion resulting in removal of the cap.

Abstract: A closure which comprises a body portion having an open end, a closed end, an inner wall and an outer circumferential wall and an insert. The insert is for engaging a container, wherein the insert is formed separately from the body portion and includes a manner for attachment to the body portion. The insert is attached to the body portion adjacent the inner wall via the manner for attachment.

Abstract: A child resistant container apparatus includes a container for containing a substance and having an opening; a first inner cap member for removably covering the opening; first threads for rotationally engaging the first cap with the opening in a first direction of rotation; a second outer cap member for removably covering the first cap; and second threads for rotationally engaging the second cap with the first cap in a second direction of rotation, wherein the first direction of rotation is opposite to the second direction of rotation. The first and second direction are selected to provide opening of the container through rotation in an unexpected direction.

Abstract: A tamper-evident closure for a container includes an outer tamper-evident cap engagable over an inner container sealing cap which may form part of the tamper-evident closure or part of the container, cap retaining prongs on the outer cap which permit placement of the outer cap on the container neck over the sealing cap but prevent upward removal of the outer cap from the container, a tear strip for severing the outer cap between its upper and lower ends to permit upward removal of the upper portion of the outer cap from the container, and a circumferential rupture line along which the outer cap separates to evidence tampering if an attempt is made to forcibly remove the outer cap from the container without tearing the tear strip from the outer cap.

Abstract: A container cap having cutting elements and a recess for removing and storing a container seal. The cutting elements are positioned within the recess and a lid covers the recess. After removing the cap, the cap is inverted so that the cutting elements pierce the seal. The cap is then rotated to cut the seal. The lid is then replaced thereby storing the seal within the recess.

Abstract: A container and closure assembly includes a container including a bottom portion and an encircling wall extending therefrom and defining a body portion. The body portion has an open end with a span equal to or different than the span of the body portion. The assembly also includes a removable cap liner including a seal for sealably engaging the container at its open end in a manner which traps fluids in the container and a removable cap which substantially covers the cap liner and thereby the open end of the container. The cap is adapted for reclosing the container after it is removed from the container.

Abstract: A refillable cosmetic case has a base with a recess for a releasable tray held in place by a tray retaining cover hinged in the base and having a latching element. The case lid has a rear edge and is hinged to the base at an edge opposite the tray cover hinge, and the lid rear edge can be associated with the tray to assist in its removal whereby when the lid is opened beyond its usual limit of travel the rear edge releases the latching element and thus the tray retaining cover. The cover pivots back on its hinge, so the tray can be lifted out and refilled or replaced.

Abstract: Self-sealing reagent container, and a system of same on a carousel, related to a vessel having a plurality of separate compartments, each compartment having an opening in an upper surface of the vessel, with a hinged lid member attached to said vessel having spring-like biasing to automatically reseal openings of the vessel after reagent extraction. The lid has a first arm that is normally biased such that its caps cover the compartment openings, but external force can be applied to said first arm to permit the first arm to be translated so as to displace the caps from covering the compartment openings whereby reagent in the compartments can be accessed and withdrawn. Once the reagent extraction is completed and the compartment opening cleared of the extraction device, the normal biasing acting on the first arm of the lid causes it to move back to reseal the caps over the compartment openings.

Abstract: A tamper-indicating, child resistant closure for a threaded bottle includes an inner cap and an outer driver telescoped over the inner cap. The inner cap includes a top wall having spaced apart upstanding ribs. The outer driver includes a top wall having a pair of top wall segments hinged for pivotal movement to, and being spaced apart from each other by a spacing rib also forming part of the top wall of the driver. Each of the top wall segments initially is secured to contiguous sections of the outer driver by frangible, tamper-indicating tabs, and the top wall segments are moved from a generally horizontal position to a generally vertical position after the tamper-indicating tabs have been broken to form a driving section in the top wall of the driver. This driving section then is directed into the space between the upstanding ribs associated with the top wall of the inner cap by moving the inner cap and outer driver axially toward each other.

Abstract: A personal computer includes a frame unit and a top cover mounted to pivot upward and outward to the rear of the system, or alternately, upward to the side. One or more DASD storage devices may be mounted to extend downward from the top cover. A planar board is attached atop the lower side of the frame unit, where flexible mounting hardware allows the attachment of one of several types of planar boards. A central support structure includes a riser card plugged into a connector of the planar board, and a number of card connectors into which option cards can be plugged for electrical connection with the planar board. The central support structure also includes a bracket extending along the rear of the computer, having slots through which port connectors of the option cards can extend. The central support structure is held in engagement with the connector of the planar board by the top cover when this cover is closed.

Abstract: In an opening arrangement for a package, the package being manufactured from a packaging material, the opening arrangement includes a hole punched in the material. The opening arrangement further includes a strip having a first portion which, prior to filling and forming of the package, is sealed to the material over the hole. The strip has a second portion folded over the first portion of the strip. The opening arrangement further includes a thermoplastic structure surrounding the strip including a pouring element and a closure element, the thermoplastic structure being secured to the package. A portion of the second portion of the strip is fixedly sealed against the closure element of the thermoplastic structure.

Abstract: A reclosable light-tight container for storing a plurality of sheets of light-sensitive material includes a lower wall, an upper wall, and a plurality of side walls. A door is formed as part of the upper wall, and a door hinge permits the container to be opened and closed. A reclosable light-tight closure is created by an unbroken wall formed on the inner surface of the lower wall and extending around and enclosing the portion of the inner surface corresponding to the door location when the door is closed. A raised platform on the inner surface of the upper wall door has a top surface which abuts the inner surface of the lower wall outside of the unbroken wall when the door is closed. The raised platform blocks light from entering the container by covering the parting line between the unbroken wall on the lower wall and the upper wall. A tab on the unbroken wall blocks light at the door hinge.

Abstract: A canteen including a cylindrical container and a head threaded to the open top of the container, and also having a flip-up cap pivotally mounted on the head. A push-button is provided at the side of the head which, when actuated, flips up the cap to an pen position, and also pushes a spring-biased plunger away from the drinking hole to open the drinking hole. When the push-button is released, the spring-biased plunger moves to close the drinking hole. Accordingly, by operating a single push-button, the user causes the cap to flip up to an open position, and also causes the drinking hole to open, the drinking hole remaining open so long as the push-button is held by the operator in its actuated position.

Abstract: An array of reaction tube covers adapted to seal a plurality of reaction tubes comprises a unitary body of flexible material having a plurality of flexible plastic nodules. Each nodule is adapted to seal one of the reaction tubes. Each of the nodules is flexible held in a predetermined planar spaced relationship from each other in rows, preferably in rows and columns, by an integral web having a plurality of apertures therethrough. Each of the nodules has a downwardly convex, generally hemispherical lower portion extending from the web, an upwardly convex upper portion extending from the web over the lower portion, and a centrally domed nipple extending upwardly from the upper portion.

Abstract: A first part of a plastic lid for a garbage container made of metal is secured by a standardized hinge adapter which is installed on one edge of the container. A second part of the plastic lid is slidably adjustable into and out of mating engagement with the first part to form the lid of a selected length. Three different sizes of the second part make the lid fit virtually all known containers. Depending upon the size of the container, two of the two-part slidably adjustable lids may be required to be placed next to each other in order to cover the entire opening in the container. Also, a central bar may be arranged between the two two-part slidably adjustable lids.

Abstract: A pressure container suitable for gases, liquids, paste-like materials or similar products comprises two chambers sealed against each other. One of the chambers is constituted by a flexible bag connected to a valve plate common to both chambers. The valve plate is provided with an extension tube extending into the interior of the container. A neck portion of the flexible bag is glued or welded to the extension tube. The outer contour of the extension tube comprises radially extending projections which are bounded by two outer faces each, and which, at their inner ends, merge tangentially into the circle-shaped contour of said first extension tube means and converge into a sharp edge at their outer ends. In this way, a reliable sealing of the two chambers against each other can be achieved.

Abstract: A container closure assembly comprising a rigid lid and a separately formed flexibly resilient sealing member mounted to the lid and moveable with the lid between closed and open positions relative to the container. Rocking lugs are integrally formed with either the lid or the seal member for a rocking of the lid to an open position for removal from the container. Cooperating positioning lugs are provided to position the closed lid, with seal member, relative to the container mouth.

Abstract: Rib and groove snap-type action securing elements are formed respectively on closure bases and caps so that a number of different closure caps can be disposed for co-action with a single base to fabricate a number of different closure assemblies. In one embodiment the rib is carried by a depending circumferential wall of the cap for co-action with a circumferential groove formed in the base, while in another embodiment the rib is carried by an upstanding circumferential wall of the base for co-action with a groove disposed peripherally about the cap. In other embodiments a disc-like intermediate cap is disposed between a base and a top cap formed with a surrounding depending wall with a bead along its lower edge for co-action with the lower edge of the base.

Abstract: Two containers for storing soiled medical instruments are disclosed. In one container an elongate cylindrical body has an entrance door through its cylindrical wall, and a pivotable end cap. Soiled medical instruments can be inserted through the door, or through the end cap. In a second embodiment, a case has an entrance door at one end which allows medical instruments to be moved into the interior of the case. A safety door spaced within the case from the entrance door ensures that medical personnel are not exposed to previously stored instruments while inserting additional instruments into the case.

Abstract: A novel device that can be placed on a car gas cap to connect the cap to the car so that one cannot lose the cap due to forgetfulness or such. The device consists of an elastic body which can be stretched over the cap to allow for added friction grip to enable someone to remove or tighten the cap, and a connector strap assembly consisting of a flexible strap with a means of attachment to the car body. A suction cup is placed on the opposite side of the elastic body from the opening for the cap. This allows the user to attach the cap back out of his way while filling his gas inlet by merely pulling the cap back with the elastic body covering it and sticking out of his way conveniently and easily. Various sizes and shapes of car gas caps can be allowed for by the elastic nature of the device, however to give the best fit it is contemplated that several sizes will be available.

Abstract: A stackable container has an open top and a substantially open front defined by a flange, with a transparent cover securable over the front opening to allow viewing of the contents of the container. The container has a removable lid with formed structures for stacking additional containers thereon, with the cover hinged from the lid. The container also has strengthening ribs which are incorporated in the sides and back of the container, with the ribs providing complementary recesses for nesting the containers when empty.

Abstract: The sealing cap of a container is provided with a pull ring opener wherein a dust cover is interposed between the pull ring and the top of the sealing cap by securing the pull ring to the strip portion of the sealing cap through an aperture formed in the dust cover.

Abstract: An improved beverage container for preventing spills comprising a walled vessel, into which is formed a hingable tab. The tab can obtain closed, narrow-opened, and wide-opened positions through a tab pressing element pivotably mounted on the container. In the opened positions, the tab defines an aperture through which the beverage can flow. One end of a compliant flap is mounted on the inside of the container such that the other end, in a preferred primary position, completely covers the aperture, thereby preventing the beverage from flowing through the aperture. The flap obtains a secondary position when the tab is set in a narrow-open position and thereby forcing the flap away from the aperture, allowing fluid to flow therethrough. A person's upper lip may also press the flap away from the aperture during the process of drinking from the vesseel, thereby permitting the beverage to flow through the aperture.

Abstract: A childproof, locking-type cap is disclosed. Briefly stated, an upper cap is mated to a lower cap so as to be axially pivotable thereabout. A plurality of wings are provided, each of which has an engaging rib which engages the rim on the top of a container such as an aerosol can or the like. Alignment of the upper and lower caps permit at least one wing to be moved out of the way when the cap assembly is removed from the container.

Abstract: A circular funnel apparatus for industrial use with a closeable lid able to set securely on top of a standard 55 gallon drum. This apparatus consists of four different assembled pieces:1. A funnel with a supporting circular frame body with a cylindrical extruded drain in the bottom of the funnel, able to extend down into a standard bung hole of a 55 gallon drum.2. A hinged lid fastened to the funnel frame body capable of closing off the funnel by closing the lid or by lifting and rotating the lid 165 degrees opens the funnel into which paint materials can be poured.3. Fastened to the underside of the lid (attached 90 degrees or perpendicular to the lid) is a cylindrical rod. With the lid in the closed position, the rod is exactly centered over the cylindrical drain in the bottom of the funnel.4. Fastened to the end of the cylindrical rod, opposite the end which is attached to the lid, is a circular disk that serves as a plug to the cylindrical drain in the bottom of the funnel.

Abstract: A oil-fill opening 12 for introducing lubricating oil into an internal combustion engine provided with a cap 15 which has a bayonet lock. On the outside of the wall of the oil-fill opening there is an oil separator 22 through which the blow-by gases from the crankcase are conveyed to the intake manifold and/or to the clean-air side of the air filter. Oil collected in the oil separator 22 is returned through a return port 23, 24 between the oil separator 22 and the oil-fill opening 12. To prevent oil from getting into the oil separator when oil is poured into the oil-fill opening 12 and backing up therein so that under certain circumstances it reaches the clean-air side of the air filter, a shutter 25 in the form of a rotary slide valve, which covers the return port 23, 24 between the oil separator 22 and the oil-fill opening 12 when the cap 15 is removed, is provided within the oil-fill opening.

Abstract: A packaging pot for marketing various products, comprising a container housed within a casing body covered by a casing lid which pivots about a horizontal articulation, with a resilient snap-action closure system releasable by manual action on an externally projecting lug. The container is clamped in a single-piece ring comprising a lower annular member which is integral with the container and a pivoting upper annular member which is joined to the lower annular member by means of a flexible hinge-strap, the two annular members being provided respectively with complementary snap-fastening elements, the top portion of the casing body being fastened around the lower annular member and the bottom portion of the casing lid being fastened around the upper annular member.

Abstract: An easy opening and reclosable top closure assembly for a container is provided. The assembly comprises a container top having a substantially circular aperture of a given diameter formed therein, a closure disc having a diameter greater than the given diameter of the aperture whereby the closure disc completely covers the bottom of the aperture when it is positioned in the closed position, a cover disc having a diameter at least as great as the given diameter of the aperture whereby the cover disc completely covers the top of the aperture when it is positioned in the closed position, and a narrow hinged post connecting the closure disc and the cover disc, said post being of such a length whereby the discs are tightly frictionally engaged against the container when opened and said post being sufficiently flexible that the cover disc can be rotated and inserted through the aperture.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a tubular metal cart combining ease of manufacture, economy of space and money and utility, particularly for accommodating a plurality of bins designated to contain different types of recyclable trash which are filled in one location and then transported to another location where the trash is picked up for disposal. The trash bin cart has an upper handle portion swept backwardly, a central vertical portion and a floor portion for bearing most of the weight of the individual trash bins. Attached to the upper part of the vertical central portion is a common lid which accommodates the plurality of bins at the collection site. The bin is braced at the rear vertical central portion and side bracing is also provided to connect the lower part of the vertical central portion with the horizontal part of the floor portion. Vertical foot portions, each of which can be provided with a rubber or plastic toe, extend from the horizontal floor portions of the bin.

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 dual orifice dispensing closure comprises a body with first and second orifices therein, the orifices being of different sizes. Lid members are hinged to the body such that plugs on the lids may be selectively positioned in or removed from orifices in the closure. A hook-shaped tab provides an interengagement between the lid members so that raising the lid member to uncover the larger of the plugged orifices will at the same time lift the other lid member which has a plug closing the smaller orifice. Accordingly, both orifices are open so that the smaller orifice can providing a venting function upon dispensing of liquid from the larger orifice.

Abstract: A container for disposable syringes has a body structure defining an interior chamber and a laterally elongated upper opening in an upward and forward surface of the container, the opening having a length and width sufficient to accept expended medical syringes of commonly used sizes broadside on, an upwardly opening lid for covering the opening and connected by a hinge to the rear of the elongated opening for movement upward and away from the opening, a laterally elongated chute extending into the body structure and having a front wall extending downwardly and rearwardly from the opening to a lower opening into the interior chamber, a wall extending downwardly from the hinge of the lid into the chute to form a labyrinth effective to arrest passage of a human hand through the chute short of the lower opening of the latter, and structure to control passage to the rear of the lower end of the front wall of the chute, into the interior chamber, of a syringe dropped down the chute.

Abstract: Disclosed is a spill pan which is ideally suited for installation between the rails of a rail siding used for loading and unloading liquid chemicals and solvents. The spill catch pan is designed to catch any inadvertent liquids which are discharged during the loading or unloading process. Such spill catch pan comprises a pair of substantially-planar, rigid segments which are pivotally hinged together at one side of each segment. The first segment also is pivotally mounted at the side opposite its said one side while the second segment is spring-biasedly mounted at the side opposite its said one side. The segments contain a hole penetrating therethrough which is located where the segments are pivotally hinged together. A pair of side walls are mounted adjacent said segments transverse to the hinges. The segments are mounted over a spill retainer at the first segment side opposite pivotal mount and at said second segment spring-biased mount such that said pair of segments are non-planar.

Abstract: A double lid assembly is provided for a pre-fabricated pit designed for installation below the surface of an aircraft docking and refueling area. A first, heavier lid is mounted by hinges on the pre-fabricated pit for rotation about a horizontal axis. A second, lighter lid is seated within the confines of the first lid and is rotatable about a second axis parallel to the first. When the second, lighter lid is opened, it reduces the force necessary to open the first, heavier lid by reducing the torsional moment holding the heavier lid shut. As the heavier lid is opened, the lighter lid serves as a counter-balance to facilitate opening the heavier lid.

Abstract: A pneumatic tube system utilizes a carrier having at least one unlatched door which is biased to a normally open position but held closed by the conduit of the system. Access stations are associated with the conduit and permit the carrier doors to assume an open position upon reaching a station. A pneumatic system which can operate in either a pressure or a vacuum mode is activated automatically at the access station.

Abstract: This invention relates to a filler cap, particularly for automobile vehicle gas tanks, which comprises a hinged flap coupled with a lockable closing element, wherein the flap and the closing element are coupled together in such a manner as to give way when an effort exerted on the flap reaches a certain threshold.

Abstract: A multicompartment equipment case and cover having a plurality of compartments, each having an access opening and a cover member having a plurality of segments progressively, hingedly attached one to another and configured to coact with corresponding access openings for the compartments and including latching means for releasably disposing corresponding segments on corresponding compartments.

Abstract: A nestable load pallet or roller pallet comprising at least two opposed pallet side frames wherein said opposed pallet sides are pivotably connected to a horizontal connection along one of their vertical side edges, and a horizontal pallet deck is pivotably mounted to said horizontal connection between said pallet side frames. The pallet deck and pallet side frames are automatically and positively forced outwardly and inwardly by manual upward and downward movement of the pallet deck by means of a spiral guide and guide follower. The pallet deck can be locked in the vertical position while the side frames are in a diverged position whereby the load pallet can be nested with other load pallets.

Abstract: A pivotally mounted, stowable galley which may include a sink, a stove, storage and work areas, the galley having a "down" storage position flush with a vertical surface to which it is attached and an "up" operational position substantially perpendicular to the vertical surface. The galley includes an elongated but relatively thin (in height) rectangular box which houses a sink, a stove (if desired), and storage areas and a double hinged counter top which serves as the galley box closure or lid. The galley is mountable on a boat gunnel overhang and vertical or horizontal wall surfaces and is intended for use in confined areas where space is at a premium, such as in boats, recreational vehicles and the like. When not in use, the galley pivots downwardly increasing available space and occupying very little space when stowed. When in use, complete galley facilities are provided including a sink, a stove, storage areas and adequate counter space.

Abstract: A vented top for a bacteria culture medium tube having a body with through openings to hold one or more tubes simultaneously. A cap closes off all openings or opens them together. Vent means enable automatic venting of gases generated by the bacteria.

Abstract: A pneumatic tube carrier has a payload compartment formed by a pair of side column members and spaced end plates. The carrier is formed with at least one side opening for access to the compartment which is closed by a pair of doors, with each door of the pair closing one-half of the access opening. The doors are mounted on the column members on opposite sides of the compartment by cams for swinging movement between open and closed positions. Spring-biased control rods extend longitudinally through bores formed in the side column members. The rod ends extend through the carrier end plates and engage rocker arms pivotally mounted within end cap cavities which are formed on the ends of the carrier. Pins formed on the control rods extend through slots formed in the cams for rotating the cams and their associated doors when the control rods are moved linearly within the bores.