Abstract: A cap for container which comprises a cap body provided with a thread portion at the inner peripheral surface of its upper portion which is engaged with a thread of an opening portion of a container, and a fixed portion connected with the cap body at a cuttable connector portion. The fixed portion comprises an upper ring, and a lower ring provided with lock projections to prevent the lower portion from the opening portion of the container. The upper ring and the lower ring are connected at a connector portion. The lower ring is provided with at least one cutting line extending from its bottom end to its upper end.

Abstract: A shipping and storage drum comprises a unitary base of synthetic resin comprising a circular center wall connected at a peripheral edge to a connecting ring having an upwardly opening threaded annular channel. A tubular fiberboard sidewall defines a peripherally closed space having open opposite upper and lower ends. The tubular sidewall lower end is threaded into the threaded annular channel to close the sidewall lower end. The shipping and storage drum may also comprise a chime of synthetic resin comprising a connecting ring having a downwardly opening threaded annular channel receiving the upper end of the tubular sidewall, the chime for removably receiving a cover.

Abstract: A finish for a plastic container and a preform adapted to be molded into the plastic container. The finish and the preform include an upper portion having a mouth defining an opening into the container. At least one groove is defined around a radial sidewall of the upper portion. The groove slopes gradually downward along the radial sidewall to a terminal end having a first groove depth at a groove entrance and a second groove depth after a predetermined amount of groove travel. The second groove depth being greater than the first groove depth.

Abstract: A child resistant cap of the type where a first cap is threaded onto a medication bottle and a second cap is normally freely rotatable over the first cap is provided with an elastomeric closure penetrable by the orificed blunt end of a liquid transfer implement such as an oral syringe to allow a dose of medication to be drawn by the syringe from the bottle in an inverted condition of the bottle without significant leakage.

Abstract: A plastic closure embodying the principles of the present invention comprises a closure cap having a top wall portion, and an annular skirt portion depending from the top wall portion. The skirt portion includes an internal thread formation for threaded engagement with the external thread formation of an associated container. In order to facilitate high-speed application, and minimize the use of polymeric material, the closure is configured to exhibit a variation in retention force which decreases in a direction away from the top wall portion of the closure cap.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a replacement cap for disposable water bottles with drinking spout and a mist sprayer. More particularly it discloses a unique flexible thread arrangement to allow it to fit on both US and European standard bottle threads.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a container and a method of making a container. In one example, the container includes a body having an upper portion, a sidewall portion and a base portion. The upper portion includes a blown finish defining a longitudinal axis and an opening into the container. A tamper evident (TE) band is formed on the finish and defines a first diameter at an outermost surface. The TE band defines at least two disconnected radial protrusions. At least one thread is formed on the finish. The at least one thread defines a second diameter at an outermost surface. The first diameter is greater than the second diameter. The TE band defines a gap between each respective disconnected radial protrusion. Each thread defines a thread start portion and a thread run-out portion. A line parallel to the longitudinal axis extends through the thread run-out portion and the gap.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a maze type package that may be child resistant. The package includes a cylindrical container member that includes a plurality of mazes thereon. The coaxial closure member includes studs for engaging the mazes and to releasably secure the closure to the container.

Abstract: A tank closure assembly for closing the filler neck of a vehicle tank, the tank closure assembly having a closing body of cap-like design which can be screwed onto the filler neck and which has a receptacle for a sealing element in order to seal off an annular gap between the filler neck and the closing body. An insert element is introduced into the closing body through an open underside thereof and is attached in the closing body, the insert element carrying one or more internal threads via which the closing body can be fixed to the filler neck. The receptacle is formed between the insert element and the top side of the closing body.

Abstract: A cup system including a lid, a liner, an outer cup, and an optional valve. The liner includes first and second mating surfaces. The liner first mating surface is selectively attachable to a corresponding mating surface associated with the outer cup and the liner second mating surface is selectively attachable to a corresponding mating surface associated with the lid. The mating surface of the lid is also selectively attachable to the mating surface of the outer cup such that present cup can be utilized as either an insulated or a non-insulated cup. The optional valve assembles to the lid by pressing the boss of the valve into a valve receiver associated with the lid.

Abstract: A threaded plastic plug (1) comprises a single-piece structure, having a longitudinal axis (2) of symmetry, and comprises a head (5), a body (3) with an outer thread (6) and a cylindrical collar (17b), and a tightening flange (4) interposed between the head (5) and the body (3). The head (5) has the shape of a tubular solid (8) projecting from the flange (4) in a direction parallel with the axis (2) of the plug (1), and comprises an inner cavity (7), accessible from the outside through one end of the solid (8), the cavity (7) being laterally surrounded by a non-circular surface (22) of an annular wall (9). The wall (9) of the tubular solid (8) which surrounds the cavity (7) having a variable thickness, the greater thickness being located close to the flange (4) and entirely facing towards the inside of the cavity (7). [FIG.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a closure for a container comprising a first component which assembles onto an outlet opening and provides a seal, said first component is threadingly engaged to a second component of said closure; a second component comprising a dispensing orifice, said second component, threadingly engaged with said first component; a dispensing orifice positioned directly adjacent to the open portion of the container body; wherein the second component will engage with the first component when the second component is moved relative to the first component to enable operation of the orifice and wherein the first component comprises one or more elements being in a specific juxtaposition enabling a small height and a low profile for one or more of the elements of the first component, said element(s) being in the plane or below the plane of the outlet of the container.

Abstract: A container lid with a latch handle is taught that incorporates a drinking lip, having a flared brim, configured to interface with a liquid container. A lip sealing ring is disposed on the drinking lip creating a watertight fit between the lip and the container. A lid body, having lid male threads, is configured to interface with container lid female threads, and the lid body includes a bottom cover which forms a dead air space for insulation purposes within the lid. The lid body incorporates a vertical arched handle with a snap-in hinged spring loaded latch for quick release attachment of the container lid and container securely to an object. A lid sealing ring is disposed on the lid body forming a watertight fit between the lid body and the container drinking lip.

Abstract: A closure for attachment to a centrifuge bottle. The closure comprises an end wall and a sidewall extending from the end wall. The sidewall comprises a first terminal end, a second terminal end, a first transition surface, and a second transition surface. The first terminal end has a first outer peripheral boundary at a first radial distance from an axial centerline. The second terminal end has a second outer peripheral boundary at a second radial distance from the axial centerline. The second radial distance is less than the first radial distance. The first transition surface extends between the first outer peripheral boundary and the second transition surface. The second transition surface extends between the first transition surface and the second outer peripheral boundary.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatuses for containers, including those commonly known as “bottles,” having at least two finger apertures located on a peripheral edge of the body portion; the body portion having at least two shoulder portions, wherein each of the shoulder portions has at least one piercable draw aperture depression; a threaded neck and a cap configured to fit the threaded neck; the cap having a bowl aperture depression for the insertion of a smoking material holder, the smoking material holder comprising a bowl and a stem.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a toothpaste dispensing regulator cap. The present invention comprises a lid member and a body member. The body member has an entrance orifice on one end that adapts to the neck of a toothpaste tube and an exit orifice on the other end that dispenses a “pea-size” amount of toothpaste into a thin layer along the bristle of the toothbrush. Additionally, the exit orifice has different shapes such as a star, box, or other designs so the stream of toothpaste that comes out will have a unique shape that appeals to a child and helps to develop good dental habits.

Abstract: A unitary cover is adapted for use with a tubular container having an open end with a cylindrical connecting bead at the open end. The unitary cover comprises a central circular wall. An annular flange is at a periphery of the central circular wall comprising a downwardly opening U-shaped channel receivable on the cylindrical connecting bead. A bung opening is provided through the central circular wall. A rib network depends downwardly from the central circular wall surrounding the bung opening.

Abstract: A cap is provided for a laboratory vessel. The cap includes a lid that can be rotated relative to the laboratory vessel from a closed position to an open position. The lid includes at least one tab dimensioned and disposed for receiving manual digital pressure for opening and/or closing the lid. The tab is in an offset position to prevent a thumb or forefinger from passing over and in contact with the opening to the vessel. Additionally, the lid includes a shield inwardly from the tab for further preventing contact between a finger and the open top of the vessel.

Abstract: A plug member, which is to be used for a low-temperature storage including: a heat-insulating door to close an opening face of a heat-insulating housing; a cooling device; and a through-hole passing through a heat-insulating wall in the housing and having an internal thread on an inner periphery thereof, and which closes an opening portion of the through-hole on an outer side of the storage, includes: an external thread to be threadedly engaged with the internal thread; and a flange member to abut onto a face having the opening portion and close the portion, by threaded engagement between the external and internal threads, the external thread having a cut, which opens a part of the opening portion, formed in a portion of an outer periphery thereof, in a state where the flange member does not abut on the face, while the external thread is threadedly engaged with the internal thread.

Abstract: A pail having a cylindrical sidewall with an upper margin defining an opening generally equal to the sidewall diameter, a thread projecting outwardly from the sidewall below the upper margin, and at least one flange projecting outwardly from the sidewall below the thread, each flange including one or more radial projections and portions on either side of the radial projections extending outward from the sidewall at least as far as the radial projections.

Abstract: A plastic closure embodying the principles of the present invention comprises a closure cap having a top wall portion, and an annular skirt portion depending from the top wall portion. The skirt portion includes an internal thread formation for threaded engagement with the external thread formation of an associated container. In order to facilitate high-speed application, and minimize the use of polymeric material, the closure is configured to exhibit a variation in retention force which decreases in a direction away from the top wall portion of the closure cap.

Abstract: A combined tube set for a disposable water bottle for an endoscope includes a cap with threads suitable for attachment to various water bottles. The combined tube set provides a first tube set for rinsing that includes an air and water tubes, air/water connector, and anchor. The combined tube set also provides a second tube set for irrigation that includes an irrigation connector, backflow valve(s), and flexible tubing section.

Abstract: A lidded container comprising a container body with side walls, a bottom, and a top end with an opening comprising means to retain a lid, and an upstanding edge around the opening having its outer sides in line with the side walls of the container. The upstanding edge is provided with at least one recess, which preferably inclines over the width of the upstanding edge from the opening downwardly to the edge's outer sides.

Abstract: An improved container designed to provide all of the foregoing attributes (including light weight, low cost, ease of use and carrying, and climatic tolerance) while also presenting a virtually impenetrable barrier to animals. One exemplary embodiment comprises a highly resilient, lightweight, one piece polymer (polycarbonate) body or shell having a large-diameter aperture disposed at one end. A threaded, partially flexible lightweight polymer cap element mates with the body; the cap element comprises a tamper-resistant configuration with locking features which prevent rotation of the cap with respect to the body past a certain point. A ridge is formed on the body along the mating region of the cap, the ridge acting to prevent any animal (or human for that matter) from being able to insert anything (e.g., claws) under the cap when installed to pry it off.

Abstract: A lid assembly of the present invention is used for clipping a rim flange of a cup. The lid assembly includes a lower member and an upper member. The lower member has a top clipping surface. The upper member has a bottom clipping surface. The upper member is detachably disposed on the lower member. The rim flange is clipped between the top clipping surface and the bottom clipping surface. Therefore, the lid assembly can be firmly assembled on a cup, even though the specification of the cup is slightly changed. Moreover, the lid assembly can not be detached unpredictably.

Abstract: A closure for a container has a closure body having a first cylindrical portion and a second cylindrical portion opposite the first portion. The closure also has a connector disposed in at least one of the first and second portions. The connector is adapted to connect one of a sample collection device and an applicator to the closure. A containing apparatus including the closure, a container, and optionally one of a sample collection device and an applicator is also disclosed. A method of using the containing apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for soaking wood chips or chunks in a liquid and draining the liquid from the wood chips or chunks includes at least a container and a lid. The container includes a sidewall and a bottom surface. The bottom surface and at least a portion of the sidewall are contiguous for containing a liquid therein and for holding the wood chips or chunks within the liquid. The lid has at least one aperture and may be removably coupled to the container. The method places the wood chips or chunks into the apparatus, places all or part of the apparatus into a soaking medium or otherwise fills the apparatus with a soaking medium, soaks the wood chips or chunks, drains the soaking medium from the apparatus, and then positions the wood chips or chunks in a useful position for cooking either with further manipulation or by placement of the entire apparatus in the cooking area.

Abstract: A product container having a removable cap for removably closing the container, and having: an item compartment integrally formed with the cap, an opening for the compartment, and, a closure integrally formed with the compartment for closing the compartment, the closure being releasable to remove the item

Abstract: A torque-limiting cap (100) for an air conditioning service port (14) includes an inner body assembly (122) having a retaining body (116) configured for engagement on the service port, and an outer body assembly (134) annularly disposed around the inner body assembly. The outer body assembly (134) has a first ratchet portion (140) configured for engagement with a second ratchet portion (146) that is disposed on the inner body assembly (122). When the outer body assembly (134) is torqued, the outer body assembly transmits the torque to the inner body assembly (122) from the first ratchet portion (140) to the second ratchet portion (146) to threadably engage the retaining body (116) onto the service port (14). When there is a preset amount of torque resistance, the first ratchet portion (140) slips with respect to the second ratchet portion (146) such that no additional torque is transmitted to the inner body assembly (122) from the outer body assembly (134).

Abstract: A collapsible container and a method of using the collapsible container are provided. In one embodiment of the container, the container comprises a collapsible fold area associating a base portion with a nestable portion, the collapsible fold area being structured such that a collapsing of collapsible fold area results in disposal of at least a portion of the nestable portion within the base volume. In one embodiment of the method, the method comprises the steps of nestling the collapsed containers with one another for efficient space storage when said collapsed containers are not in use, and releasing a vacuum or applying a force to return a collapsed container to its full or expanded position.

Abstract: There is provided a reclosable closure for a container storing a liquid.

Abstract: A vessel includes a containing body, an upper cover, a thing holding member, and a bottom cover; the containing body has an upper opening; the upper cover is threadedly joined on the containing body to cover the opening; the upper cover has a drink outlet, and a moving cap is pivoted on the upper cover to seal the drink outlet; the upper cover further has several bores so that drinks can flow out of the containing body through the drink outlet easily; the thing holding member is securely joined on the containing body, and has several hollow holding portions on an inner circumferential side to contain drink materials such as tea bags and sugar bags; the bottom cover is joined on a lower end of the thing holding member to close the hollow holding portions.

Abstract: A drink can includes a can body with a resilient portion, a cap located on a bottle mouth of the can body and a separated holding portion coupled with the cap. The resilient portion is coupled with one set of pressure guards. The separated holding portion connected to the cap holds concentrate of a brewing stuff with a taste different from that held in the can body. The resilient portion formed on the belly of the can body can be squeezed to make a conical portion at the bottom of the can body to dislocate and open a sealing plate at the distal end of the separated holding portion, so that the concentrate of the brewing stuff can quickly drop into the can body to be diluted by the brewing liquid held in the can body to quickly mix the brewing liquid and brewing stuff.

Abstract: A two-piece dosing cap (10) comprised of a base part (2) and a closure part (3). Both parts (2 and 3) can be displaced in relation to one another in the axial direction by means of suitable threads (20, 30). Above a cylindrical part (22), the base part (2) has a head part (23) comprising an outer wall (24), which is closed on top by a top surface (25). A plurality of outlet orifices (21) is integrally formed in the outer wall (24). The closure part (3) includes a mirror-inverted truncated cone (33), the outer wall (34) of which is completely closed, and therefore rests in the closed state with the interior surface thereof on the exterior surface of the outer wall (24) of said base part (2). Both parts comprise sealing means which are matched to one another.

Abstract: A reusable drinking container incorporates an inner portion of safe, non-toxic glass and an outer portion of sustainable material such as bamboo, wood, carbon-fiber and the like. The outer member includes an inner cavity sized to receive the inner member. One or more of a top and bottom attachment members securely but releasably hold the inner member in place in the outer member. The one or more of the top and bottom attachment members thread onto corresponding threaded regions on the inner member.

Abstract: A liquid tank cap for a working machine engine is provided. The liquid tank cap opens and closes a filling opening of a tip end portion of a refilling pipe of a liquid tank. The liquid tank cap includes an upper wall that covers the filling opening, a fitting portion that engages with an inner surface of the filling opening and protrudes from the upper wall, and a peripheral wall that covers an outer circumference of the refilling pipe in a state where the liquid tank cap is attached to the filling opening.

Abstract: An anti-twist device for a sealing cap that is located on a fixed connecting piece of a motor vehicle radiator. The sealing cap comprises an external cap part with a grip element and a sealing element, which can be connected to a counter sealing element of the connecting piece and in relation to which the grip element can be rotated. The sealing cap also comprises an internal cap part comprising a valve assembly that is configured in an excess/negative pressure combination. An anti-twist stop acts in the external cap part between the grip element and the sealing element. An anti-twist device of this type has a no-load function instead of a locking function and yet has a simple construction and is easy to produce. To achieve this, the anti-twist stop can be actuated by means of a drive, which is controlled by the operating data in the container and is located inside said container in close proximity to the external cap part.

Abstract: A plastic bottle includes an expanded blow-molding preform of plastic film. The expanded preform has a base configured to support the bottle in a free-standing upright position, a neck containing a fitment, and seams including only a single full-height seam extending from the base to the neck.

Abstract: Described is a bottle having bottle central part having a bottle base, an enclosed handle, and a bottle top with a bottle closure. A bottle closure has a forward directed pouring orifice and attached child-resistant closure means. A bottle closure has a venting means fluidly connected to the interior of the enclosed handle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a screw closure (1) having a security ring (2) for closing an opening of a container, the screw closure (1) being connected to the security ring (2) by way of breakable bridging elements (4) and comprising an internal thread (6) for screwing onto an external thread on the opening of the container, the security ring (2) having latching means which are intended to engage behind a bead on the opening of the container such that, when the screw closure (1) is unscrewed for the first time, the bridging elements (4) break and the screw closure (1) and the security ring (2) are separated from one another. The screw closure (1) is characterized in that a security seal (13) is provided on the screw closure (1) and the security ring (2) and is damaged when unscrewing takes place for the first time.

Abstract: A reservoir cap to be positioned on a neck of a container at an aperture thereof, including a first element in which a chamber, closed by a pierceable wall, is provided to house a product introducible into the interior of the container, and a second element including a piercer for piercing the pierceable wall. The first and second element being axially movable relative to each other, such that the movement causes piercing of the pierceable wall, with consequent introduction of the product into the container. The first element includes a first connector for connection to the container, which cooperate with an external portion of the neck of the container, and second connector for connection to the second element. The second connector including a thread cooperating with at least one tooth engaged in it.

Abstract: A bottom 6 is disposed on a lower end portion of a body 2 made of a film having barrier properties against gases. The bottom 6 is composed of a shield 7 and a reinforcement 8. The shield 7 is formed from a film having barrier properties against gases. A lower end opening of the body 2 is closed by welding an outer circumferential surface of a short cylindrical part 7A of the shield 7 to an inner circumferential surface of the body 2. An outer circumferential surface of the reinforcement 8 is welded to an inner circumferential surface of the short cylindrical part 7A. The lower end portion of the body 2 is maintained in a predetermined shape by the reinforcement 8.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing device which includes a reservoir formed by a sidewall and a bottom wherein the sidewall defines an opening to the reservoir opposing the bottom wherein the opening is one of equal or greater dimension than the bottom. The device also includes an enclosure positioned within the reservoir wherein the enclosure defines a space separate from an interior of the reservoir wherein the space is in communication with another opening defined by one of the bottom and the sidewall for accessing the space from an exterior of the reservoir. In another embodiment, a fluid dispensing device which includes a reservoir formed by a sidewall and a bottom.

Abstract: A spin lock container comprising a container member having a bottom, an upper annular rim and a substantially continuous side wall extending from the bottom and terminating at the rim, the bottom and side wall defining a first member cavity, the rim including a first member skirt having a plurality of first threads, the plurality of first threads having substantially equidistant engagement points; and a closure member having a peripheral sealing portion, the sealing portion including a sealing liner and a skirt having a plurality of second threads adapted and positioned to cooperate with the first threads, wherein sealable engagement of the container member and closure member is effectuated when the first and second threads are fully aligned.

Abstract: A filler neck cap is adapted to mate with and close a filler neck.

Abstract: A container (20) has a body (22) having a body opening (40). A spout fitment (24) is mounted within the body opening. A cap (26) has: a sidewall (120); a web (122) enclosing an upper end of the sidewall; a flange (124) extending outward from the sidewall; an external thread (132) along the sidewall below the flange; a removed condition disengaged from the body and spout fitment; and an installed condition threadingly mounted by the external thread to at least one of the body and spout fitment. In the installed condition, a perimeter portion (128) of the flange is below a rim (110) of the spout fitment.

Abstract: A metal container is described. The metal container has a lower portion and an upper portion. The lower portion has an enclosed bottom and a cylindrical sidewall extending upwardly from the enclosed bottom portion. The cylindrical sidewall has a diameter and is centered about a longitudinal axis. The upper portion has a circumferential shoulder portion, a circumferential neck and an open end. The shoulder is integral with an uppermost portion of the cylindrical side wall and is smoothly tapered radially inwardly. The circumferential neck extends upwardly and radially inwardly from an uppermost portion of the circumferential shoulder. The open end is connected to the circumferential neck and has threads for threadable attachment to a closure member.

Abstract: A polyethylene for IM having excellent processing properties in terms of spiral flow testing is devised.

Abstract: A closure assembly for a container including an internally-threaded annular flange, an externally-threaded closure plug that is received by the annular flange, and an annular gasket positioned between the annular flange and the closure plug for establishing a sealed interface. The container includes a container end panel that is formed over and around a portion of the annular flange and provides an inner axial wall that is positioned between the annular flange and the annular gasket. The clearance between the closing plug and the inner axial wall relative to the size of the annular gasket determines the degree of radial compression of the annular gasket as the plug is threaded into the flange. A radial lip of the plug is designed to contact an upper surface of the container end panel that is formed over the flange as a visual indication when the required tightening torque of the plug within the flange has been reached.

Abstract: A container is provided for holding a chemical compound or mixture. Areas are provided on the surface of the container which allow for gaseous by-products from the chemical contained within the container to permeate from a chamber through the surface of the container. A septum is over-molded into the surface of the container. The septum is formed in such a manner that it provides a sealing effect to close an opening in the container.