Abstract: The present invention relates to a child resistant, disposable, premeasured dosage spoon. It includes a bowl portion having a premeasured dosage volume bowl, a front end for oral insertion, a back end. It also includes a handle portion having a front end and a back end, wherein the back end is hingedly connected to the back end of the bowl portion and folds over onto said bowl portion to reduce the overall length of the spoon. There is also a child resistant mechanism having a male segment and a female segment adapted to interlock with one another, and adapted to require at least a two step movement for release of interlock with one another. One of the male segment and the female segment is located on the front of said bowl portion and the other of said male segment and said female segment being located on said front of said bowl portion and the other is located on the front end of the handle portion so as to enable them to interlock when the handle portion is folded over onto the bowl portion.

Abstract: A cap and container for providing a child resistant closure by engaging one side of the cap with the container, and providing a non-child resistant closure by engaging another side of the cap with the container. The child resistant closure includes a wall and a bounding outer skirt having a tab formed therein. A pair of tangs are supported on a distal end of the tab on the child resistant closure side of the cap. The tangs engage a lip formed on a mouth flange of the container when the child resistant closure side of the cap is forced against the flange, for engaging the tang with the lip and securing the cap to the container. An inner skirt formed on the non-child resistant closure side of the cap is spaced from the outer skirt to form a friction fit with the mouth flange.

Abstract: A case locking system (10) includes two pairs of independently movable split levers (16). Split levers (16) are connected to top (12) and form more than two separate latches (20 and 22) movable between an open position and a closed position. Latch receivers (34) are connected to bottom (14) and are conformed to independently receive and retain each separate latch (20 and 22). In a preferred embodiment, two pairs of independently movable split levers (16) form four separate latches (20 and 22). In a further preferred embodiment, locking ramps (36) are connected to bottom (14) for automatically opening latches (20 and 22) when the top (12) is placed on to the bottom (14). In a further embodiment, alignment guides (56) and alignment posts (48) are utilized to automatically position latches (20 and 22) and latch receivers (34) when the top (12) is placed on the bottom (14).

Abstract: Blocking device for a lid (4) on a waste container, the device (6) comprising a hook (1) the underside of which being arranged above the hinge part (7) of the lid when the lid (4) is closed, the hook (1) being arranged on an elastic bar (2) being adapted to be bent when the hinge part (7) is pressed towards the underside of the hook (1), and the upper side of the hook (1) is inclined to receive and hold the weight of the hinge part (7), however allow the hinge part (7) to pass by the hook (1) as the bar (2) is bent when the hinge part (7) is pressed against the hook (1).

Abstract: A bezel that includes a number of unitary EMI-shield-and-snap-retention features molded onto an inner surface of a bezel. The EMI-shield-and-snap-retention features partially fasten an EMI shield to the bezel, while also fastening the bezel to a snap attached to an equipment enclosure. Each feature contains two flanged and tapered guide strips flanking one or more ramp-shaped pieces. As the EMI shield is placed flat along the interior of the bezel, the flanged sections of the guide strips lie over top of the EMI shield, pressing the EMI shield against the interior of the bezel. As the bezel closes against the equipment enclosure, the tapered sections of the guide strips guide the snap up the ramp-shaped pieces. The snap gains tension ascending the ramp-shaped pieces. When the snap crests the ramps, tension is released in the snap, causing the convex tip of the snap to stay secured to the ramp-shaped pieces.

Abstract: A reclosable pouring element with a base member and a closure lid which serves at the same time as the opening device. A flange surrounding the opening surface of the pouring element is fixedly connected to a flat gable top composite packaging. The closure lid has lateral bearing pins which are supported in corresponding recesses of the base member, in which a safe connection between the base member and the closure lid and a reliable opening/closing function of the flat gable top composite packaging is provided. The recesses in the base member are arranged on the package side so that the closure lid can be clamped from the package side into the recesses for receiving the bearing pins provided in the base member.

Abstract: A latch assembly for securing a cover to a container comprises a base for mounting to the container cover adjacent to an edge thereof, a cover member secured to the base and a slider slidable between the base and cover member between a latched position wherein a portion of the slider interfits with the container and an unlatched position wherein the slider portion is disengaged from the container. A headed spring member interposed between the slider and the base interfits with holes or recesses in the slider to signal when the slider has reached its latched and unlatched positions and to releasably retain the slider at those positions.

Abstract: A latch assembly for securing a cover to a container comprises a base for mounting to the container cover adjacent to an edge thereof, a cover member secured to the base and a slider slidable between the base and cover member between a latched position wherein a portion of the slider interfits with the container and an unlatched position wherein the slider portion is disengaged from the container. A headed spring member interposed between the slider and the base interfits with openings in the slider to signal when the slider has reached its latched and unlatched positions and to releasably retain the slider at those positions.

Abstract: A lid for a pressure cooking receptacle supporting a jaws device for closure/opening of the receptacle, a device for controlling opening/closure of the receptacle and a safety device for blocking closure of the receptacle. The closure/opening device comprises a first radially retractable jaw for securing the lid to the receptacle and extensible for releasing the lid from the receptacle and at least one second jaw integral with the lid. The control device comprises a radial arm for moving the mobile jaw, attached to the mobile jaw at its radially external end, and a lever which can be actuated manually, fitted with elements which can be engaged with the radial arm for controlling the stroke of the radial arm.

Abstract: A single-action latch operates to hold a lid in assembled relationship to the receptacle of a medical case or other container. The latch includes an engaging member connected to the receptacle for pivoting movement between a latched position in which a hook portion of the engaging member extends up and over the top of the lid to hold the container in the closed condition, and an open position in which the hook portion is spaced from the lid so that the lid may be removed from the receptacle. An actuator assembled between the receptacle and the engaging member is mounted for pivoting movement between a first position in which the actuator locks the engaging member in the latched position, and a release position in which the actuator releases the engaging member for movement to the open position. The actuator is safely positioned behind the engaging member so as to prevent accidental or inadvertent release of the engaging member, but is readily accessible through the engaging member for actuation by a user.

Abstract: A portable currency storage device for securing paper currency and the like against immediate access includes a cover and base slideably joined and locked together. A thumbwheel is provided to assist paper currency and the like into an internal compartment of the device, but is unable to withdraw the same. The internal compartment and its contents are accessible only by separating the cover from the base using the key provided for such.

Abstract: A plastic, rectangular, airtight container for accommodating food items which comprising a rectangular by shaped container main body having four sides, a plurality locking projections provided on each of the four sides of the container main body, a lid provided with locking wings which are hinged along the periphery of the lid, each said locking wing provided with locking holes which accommodate the locking projections, and each said locking wing provided with a flow intercepting hole disposed between the locking holes for forming channels therebetween so that the plastic molten liquid is induced to flow through said channels by bypassing the molten liquid flow intercepting hole.

Abstract: An anti-theft container, comprising two half-box-like components wherebetween the item to be protected is enclosed. A first one of the components has an enclosure containing an excitable signaling component and an engagement means in which one end of a tab which protrudes from a second one of the components is insertable and lockable.

Abstract: A lock for locking the cover of a compartment to prevent opening of the cover is described. The cover is provided with a biased latch at one end which is movable between a latch position for latching against a mating locking lip of the compartment and a release position to allow the cover to be removed from the compartment. The lock comprises a means for insertion into the biased latch once the cover has been attached to the compartment to prevent the biased latch from moving to the release position.

Abstract: A multi-aliquot storage vessel including a container having an upper end and a lower end. At least one of the upper and lower ends is an open end. The length of the container between the upper and lower ends is divided into a plurality of aliquots, wherein a breakpoint is formed between each two of the plurality of aliquots. The container can be broken along these breakpoints through the application of a separating force, to divide the container into subunits containing one or more aliquots. A cap is formed to be attachable to an open end of the container. A sealing device seals the junction between the cap and the open end of the container. A break tool for facilitating the division of the container is also disclosed. The break tool includes upper and lower components, the proximal ends of which pivotably rotate about a hinge between an open position and a closed position.

Abstract: In order, in the case of a sterile container for medical purposes having a tub-shaped lower portion and a lid positionable thereon in sealing manner, which lid may be clamped against the lower portion by a closure, wherein the closure comprises a flap swivellable between an open position and a closed position, said flap having a locking projection, and a locking lug with a recess for accommodating the locking projection when the flap is in the closed position, to be able better to accommodate structural tolerances, it is proposed that the locking projection be mounted in the flap so as to resiliently displaceable in a direction in which it is moved out of the recess in the locking lug.

Abstract: A portable workshop container assembly adapted to store tools and other articles a worker requires to perform various tasks at a workplace. The assembly includes three major components in stacked relation. The lower component is a wheeled bucket, the middle component is a tray nested in the bucket and provided with a rim, and the third component is a tool box that rests on the rim. Also provided is a latching mechanism having a latch which is pivoted by a toggle member to the upper end of the bucket and cooperates with a first catch element mounted at the bottom of the tool box and a second catch element mounted on the rim of the tray. When the tool box rests on the rim, the first and second catch elements are then adjacent each other. In one mode of operation, the latch simultaneously engages the first and second latch elements to interlock all three components to form a unitary assembly that can be wheeled to the work place.

Abstract: A lid includes resilient restoring element (3) for returning the lid (2, 2′, 22) in its open position, and a locking mechanism actuated by a button (8, 8′, 28), including a locking member (4, 24) able to be placed at two well defined and stable positions, namely a locked position, where it cooperates with the retainer element (1a) provided on the container (1) for locking the lid in its closed position on the container, and an unlocked position where the lid is freely driven into its open position by the restoring element (3).

Abstract: A sheathed receptacle device for securing objects within an associated enclosure includes an object receptacle having outwardly-extending tabs which engage with respective slots in the enclosure to secure the receptacle within the enclosure. In a particular embodiment, the receptacle includes gripping portions integrally formed with the outwardly-extending tabs in a cantilevered body having a spring action such that manual depression of the gripping portions directly actuates the tabs into and out of respective slots in the associated enclosure.

Abstract: A cover for a paint can for use with automatic paint stirring equipment is disclosed in which the paint can has a tubular cylindrical sidewall with an open top and a radially inwardly protruding chime around the open top of the can. The cover assembly includes a lid dimensioned to overlie the open top of the paint can and having a spout along its outer periphery. A paint stirrer is rotatably mounted to the lid and at least one locking foot removably secures the lid to the paint can. The locking device includes a stem pivotably mounted to the lid, a radially outwardly extending foot secured to one end of the stem and a handle secured to the opposite end of the stem. The stem is pivotal between a locked position in which the foot extends underneath the can chime, and an unlocked position in which the foot is spaced radially inwardly from the can chime.

Abstract: A refueling cap assembly for opening and closing a filler neck of a fuel tank has a frame which is mounted to the filler neck of the fuel tank. A cover is pivotally mounted to the frame to move between open and closed positions for opening and closing the filler neck. A locking mechanism, having a locking body, is mounted to the frame for securing the cover to the filler neck in the closed position. The locking body moves between a locked position engaging a finger projecting from the cover to secure the cover to the filler neck, and a release position releasing the cover from the filler neck. The cap assembly is characterized by the locking body moveable in a flip flop manner and having a first abutment to retain the locking body in the locked position when the cover is in the closed position, and a second abutment to retain the locking body in the released position when the cover is in the open position.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a cover mounting structure for a webbing retractor. This structure relates to a mounting structure of a cover mount and a cover which hold a power spring used for taking up a webbing. By inserting a claw of the cover into an engagement hole portion of the cover mount, a claw on a folded member in which the engagement hole portion is formed enters into a hole portion of the engagement portion, so that the engagement portion is anchored by the claw. That is, the cover can easily be fixed onto the cover mount. Moreover, the engagement portion has elasticity and is constantly urged in the direction of withdrawal by the restoring force, so that the cover does not generate strange sounds.

Abstract: A portable terminal device, capable of improving the releasing property of fitting pieces of an upper case and a lower case at the time of disassembling the appliance, and lowering generation of deformation or crack of the main body by bend or twist while maintaining a sufficient fitting holding force. In the main body of the portable terminal device, a plurality of fitting pieces are provided each in an upper case and a lower case for holding and fixing with each other. The fitting pieces have a fitting horizontal surface to be substantially parallel for holding with each other when the upper case and the lower case are engaged. A part of the fitting horizontal surface of the fitting pieces of at least one of the upper case and the lower case has a fitting twisted surface twisted in the direction away from the fitting horizontal surface of the other fitting piece in the fitting pieces.

Abstract: A locking structure of a cap-member to a cylindrical body, being capable of giving sufficient resilience to a locking arm formed on the cap-member, is provided, which consists of: a resilient locking arm provided on a peripheral wall of the cap-member in a peripheral direction thereof; and an engaging groove provided on the cylindrical body for engaging the locking arm simultaneously with fitting of the cap-member on the cylindrical body. The locking arm is provided with an engaging projection projecting from a free end portion thereof toward a longitudinal axis of the cap-member and having a tapered surface inclined in a fitting direction of the cap-member and an engaging plane on a back of the tapered surface to engage the engaging groove. A plurality of the locking arms are arranged on the peripheral wall of the cap-member. The locking structure may further include an annular sealing member to be retained between the cap-member and a holder body formed continuously from the cylindrical body.

Abstract: A child safe mop bucket assembly that prevents a child from accessing the contents of the bucket yet enables a mop to extend out of the bucket. The bucket assembly includes a fluid impermeable container having an open end and a lid element sized to cover that open end. The lid element contains an opening that enables a mop handle to extend out through the lid element if a mop is left within the container. The lid element also includes at least one locking pawl that engages the container when the lid element is closed over the open end of the container. The locking pawl is configured to be easily opened by an adult, yet cannot be opened by a small child. As a result, the lid element prevents a small child from accessing the contents of the bucket assembly even when a mop is left within the bucket assembly, thereby protecting the child from harm and the risk of drowning.

Abstract: A flat tablet case (A) is assembled by joining together a bottom half case (30) having the shape of a rectangular tray and a top half case (10) having the shape of a rectangular tray. A plurality of studs (21 to 25) are formed on the inner surface of the top half case (10), and a plurality of sockets (41 to 45) are formed on the inner surface the bottom half case (30). A hinged cap (50) is formed integrally with the bottom half case (30) in a section of the side wall (31) excluding corners. The hinged cap (50) is provided on its opposite side surfaces with projections (53, 54) which are engaged with and disengaged from cap holding structures (35, 36) formed on the bottom half case (30).

Abstract: A latching mechanism for a pedestal closure assembly has a pair of substantially channel-shaped slots, each slot having two arms, a flanged base and first and second ends. Each flanged base has a cam-like edge and is connected to the second end of each respective slot. The cam-like edge interconnects the upper and lower surfaces of the flanged base. A pair of legs adapted to be received by each slot are also included in the claimed latching mechanism. Each leg has a limiting edge and includes an end portion adapted to limit the motion of the legs when they are received in the respective slots. At least one flexible latch arm adapted to engage the flanged base of at least one of the slots is connected to one of the legs. Each latch arm includes a finger element beyond the end portion of the limiting edge of the leg. The finger element includes an engagement portion which abuts the lower surface of the flanged base of the leg when the leg is received in its respective slot.

Abstract: A security mechanism adapted to a tool holder comprising a first member and a second member pivotally connected to the first, each of the members having a recessed portion defined on a mating surface to receive a portion of a tool shaft whereby a handle portion and/or other part of the secured tool is positioned outside of the security mechanism and the holder and is accessible to a user. The shaft security mechanism includes, preferably, a variable position locking means for securing the first and second members in the closed position in one of a number of locking positions. Preferably, a compressible insert slidably mountable onto the tool shaft portion may be inserted and registered into a cavity further defined by the recessed portions of the first and second members when the security mechanism is in an open position.

Abstract: A stake assembly for an electrical receptacle includes a stake formed with a slot, and a coupling device mounted movably on the stake for sliding along the slot. The coupling device includes a pair of opposite engaging members respectively having first protrusions, each of which has a hooking end adapted to hook releasably with the receptacle. The engaging members are slidable along the slot between a first position, in which the hooking ends of the first protrusions engage the receptacle, and a second position, in which the first protrusions move toward each other from the first position and the hooking ends disengage from the receptacle. The coupling device further includes an urging member that urges the engaging members to move from the second position to the first position.

Abstract: The invention comprises trunk lock apparatus for locking a trunk having a rectangular bottom with upright front and rear and side panels, with a rectangular lid pivotally mounted at its rear edge to the top of the rear panel of the receptacle bottom of the trunk. The trunk lock apparatus has a horizontal latch panel pivotally mounted to the front panel of the receptacle near the top of the front panel which is pivotally mounted its top edge to pivot in an arc about its bottom edge forward toward the front panel and rearward away from the front panel with spring means urging the latch panel rearward. The lid has a downward projecting flange mounted to the underside of its forward edge and projecting downward therefrom with a forward projecting lip portion at the bottom of the flange.

Abstract: A lid assembly (20) comprises a lid body (21) having an dispensing opening and fitted on a container body (11), and a hinged lid (23) pivotally joined to the lid body (21). A rubber plate (50) is extended across a hinged joint between the lid body (21) and the hinged lid (23). The lid body (21) is provided with a recess (60), and a vertical plate (92) and a horizontal plate (90) are formed in the recess (60). The vertical plate (92) is provided with a catching projection (79) that catches a stopping projection (23) formed on the hinged lid (23).

Abstract: A container for installation beside seats in vehicles, especially for installation as a center console between the front seats of a motor vehicle, has a housing that is box-shaped and open at the top. A lid is pivotable around a pivot axis integral with the housing and simultaneously designed as an arm rest which covers the housing opening. A latching device is operable between the housing and the lid for locking the lid in pivot positions on the housing that modify the height of the arm rest. To provide an economical and stable adjustability of the arm rest, which requires only a small amount of space for installation, a latching device consisting of a latching strip and latching member is provided on an underside of the housing that is opposite the pivot axis of the lid. The latching member has a latching pin guided displaceably lengthwise on the lid and the latching strip is mounted on a housing wall of the housing that extends transversely to the displacement direction of the latching pin.

Abstract: A compact (10) securely engaging an edge of a blister card (60) with a multiplicity of items (62) separately packaged thereon. The compact, which is formed from a molded blank (12) of a thermoplastic material, has first and second generally planar members (20, 22) separated from one other by parallel, generally rectangular portions or strips (24, 30) that are defined by three spaced apart fold lines (14, 16, 18). The generally rectangular strips are foldable about the centrally located of the fold lines (14) to overlie one another and to engage an edge of the blister card, and are locked in such overlying positions by engagement of locking posts (26, 28) on one of the strips with recesses (32, 34) on the other of the strips. Opposed ends of the compact have locking tabs (40, 42) that are received in recesses (44, 46) in a closed position of the compact, and these locking tabs must be simultaneously manually engaged to permit the compact to be opened.

Abstract: Enclosed rotisserie with added convenience, including a countertop resting box-like enclosure housing a safety rear mounted heating element and a power rotated dual rod spit assembly. The gear driven spit assembly may be easily inserted and removed straight into and out of the enclosure without need for angling or coupling the assembly to a power drive socket. The open front of the enclosure is from time to time covered by an inclined glass panel door which may be opened in various ways to facilitate food insertion into and removal from the enclosure, and which may be easily removed for cleaning or other purposes. A variety of foods may be cooked using the spit and accessories that attach to the spit. Such accessories include wire baskets and a rotating stir fryer. Foods may be cooked on top of the embodiment as well using an included warming tray and an inserted steaming tray with cover.

Abstract: A container assembly includes a container member having an open end, and a lid threadably engagable with the container member for closing the open end of the container member. A locking member is provided on the lid which is engagable with a latch member located on an upper surface of the container member. The locking member is pivotable about a horizontal axis and prevents rotation of the lid with respect to the container member when the locking member is engaged with the latch member. A seal is provided between the lid and the container member. The seal is located between wall members of the lid and the container member such that the seal is gradually compressed as the lid is threadably secured to the container member.

Abstract: A container is provided for the storing of light sensitive exposed storage layer radiation screens. The container includes walls defining an interior volume, an aperture in one of the walls sized to allow entry of a storage layer radiation screen, a screen receiving surface adjacent to the aperture which is shaped to direct a dropped screen into and through the aperture into the interior volume, an interior dark section of the container within which light exterior to the container cannot reach, and an interior guiding section that is shaped to direct a screen dropped through the aperture to come to rest in the interior dark section. A method is provided for storing light sensitive exposed storage layer radiation screens.

Abstract: A storage box having an upper cover, a lower cover pivotally connected with the upper cover and a resilient sealing ring securely received in an edge of the lower cover so as that when the upper cover and the lower cover are engaged with each other, a water-tight engagement is achieved. Furthermore, due to an arcuate front face formed on the upper cover, the engaging force of the upper cover to the lower cover will be enhanced due to the stress-deformation effect.

Abstract: A lid mounting structure for opening/closing and connecting/disconnecting the lid of, e.g. a pot, thermos bottle, electronic jar, and the like, wherein are provided a fastening unit and a bearing unit engaged with each other and formed at the periphery of the mouth of the vessel to which the lid is mounted; a spindle held in the bearing unit and inserted in a groove formed in the fastening unit; a fastening member disposed in the fastening unit for fastening the spindle inserted in the groove and for preventing extraction of the spindle; and an urging device provided in direction of fastening of the fastening member to the spindle inserted in the groove; thereby to securely prevent falling off of the lid from the mouth when the lid is turned, and to enable easy simple operation of connecting and disconnecting the lid from the vessel.

Abstract: A tool box includes a base portion with a first recess and a cover with a second recess wherein a locking member is pivotally engaged with the first recess. The locking member has an engaging device. A first rib and a second rib respectively extend from the bottom of the first recess and the second recess so that the engaging device of the locking member is engaged with the second rib to connect the base portion and the cover. When two tool boxes are overlapped, the engaging device of the locking member of the lower tool box can be engaged with the first rib of the upper tool box so as to secure the two overlapped tool boxes.

Abstract: A reclosable package and method having an integral reclosable door adjacent one end that permits article removal from the end of the package. The package is comprised of a thermoformed blister body joined to a thermoformed backing body. The blister body has sidewalls, endwalls and a peripheral flange broken into a first section adjacent the door where the height of the sidewalls decrease and a second section opposite the door with the first section angled relative to the second section. The backing body carries the door and has an integral peripheral rib inboard of a peripheral flange with the flange having a first section about the door and a second section disposed away from the door. The rib has a pair of longitudinally-extending sections divided by a notch that preferably is a transverse rib that causes the door to bend about a desired fold line that runs generally through or adjacent the ribs or notches when urged away from a closed position.

Abstract: A disposable container for safe disposal of used pen syringe needles includes a plurality of walls defining a receptacle for receiving used needles therein. The container is provided with an axially extending passage through which needles are deposited within the container. The axial passage is formed by a downwardly extending truncated cone integrally formed with the cover of the container. The truncated cone includes gripping means for holding a needle for depositing into the container. A cap member pivotally connected to the cover of the container includes a plunger which upon closure of the cap member extends through the axial passage forcing the needle held by the gripping means into the container. When the container is not in use, the cap member seals the open axial passage and is maintained in locking engagement with the container.

Abstract: A vehicle underbody storage container includes an enclosure having a front wall with an opening therethrough. A resilient gasket surrounds the opening. A portion of the gasket protrudes outwardly beyond the front wall. A door is secured to the enclosure with a hinge. The door has an inner surface with the groove formed therein for engaging with the gasket. The gasket compresses within the groove to seal between the door and the enclosure.

Abstract: A vacuum appliance is disclosed, comprising a collection canister having a lid and a powerhead housing a motor and impeller assembly for establishing vacuum pressure within said canister. The powerhead is removably secured to the lid of the collection canister, such that the powerhead can be removed from the lid and separately used as a blower. Self-actuationg latching devices are provided for removably securing the powerhead to the lid. In one embodiment, the latching device is a unitary, multi-segmented structure having a spring biasing member and a retaining member formed integrally therewith. A journal formed integrally with the latching device is adapted to be received in a bearing defined in a latch socket on the lid, such that the latching device is allowed to pivot with respect to the lid. The spring biasing member functions to bias the latching device to a home pivot position, such that the latching device automatically engages the powerhead when it is lowered onto the lid.

Abstract: A device to be applied to the top of a metallic container after the top of the container has been completely or partially removed for the purpose of preserving the unconsumed content of the container. The device includes a planar cover adapted to be fit over the top of the container. At least one retaining device operatively connected to a lever provided with a transverse rod is used to secure hook portions of the retaining member against the top rim of the container.

Abstract: A multifunctional storage case comprising a case with a hollow accommodation in the center thereof at whose side has side opening which is provided with a elongating side edge at two sides thereof, wherein the inner side of the elongating side edge is respectively fitted with a number of protruding warped members which are vertically paralleled, and wherein a side fastening cover is pivoted at the bottom end of side opening while a binding element for loose-leaves is fixed inside of the side fastening cover for holding thin loose-leaf envelopes to accommodate CDs, other articles, and wherein two sides of the side fastening cover is provided with corresponding resilient fasteners in the middle section thereof is fitted with outwards protruding warped members which are engaged in the middle hollow member between protruding warped members, and wherein a cover is pivoted at the top side of the casing and an arch hook is disposed at the moving side of the cover for being hooked at the outer edge after the opening

Abstract: A slide-type lock lever release mechanism includes a slidable member (40) with a second acting surface slidable on the first acting surface of the lock lever (20) by a predetermined stroke for flexing the lock lever away from the second lock engaging member (211) to thereby release the engagement between the first and second lock engaging members, wherein at least one of the first and second acting surfaces having at least two acting surface sections (42, 43) such that a first acting surface section (42) is slidable on the other one of the acting surfaces (23) in a first segment of the predetermined stroke and a second acting surface section (43) is slidable on the other one (23) in a second segment of the predetermined stroke to thereby provide smooth release of the lock engagement with a relatively short stroke of the slidable means.

Abstract: An easily attachable/detachable lid mounted container includes a container body, a lid for covering the container body, and an easy attach/detach mechanism for reliably securing the lid to the container body and for easily detaching the lid from the container body. The easy attach/detach mechanism includes: an engagement plate provided on the lid and extending toward the container body, the engagement plate being resilient and bendable; an object engagement portion, provided on the container body, for engaging, when the lid is pressed toward the container body, with the engagement plate so as to secure the lid to the container body; and separation means, provided between the engagement plate and the object engagement portion, for separating the engagement plate from the object engagement portion when the separation means is pressed toward the container body.

Abstract: A child-resistant compact or tablet case of one-piece molded plastic construction made up of a generally flat rectangular base and a cover top interconnected by an integral "living" hinge. A pair of mating lip flanges extend one each along the front edges of the base and top, i.e., the edges remote from the hinge. Each flange has an arcuate recess, and these recesses are mutually offset from each other laterally of the case when it is closed with the flanges lying against one another. By placing a thumb in one recess, and the tip of the forefinger in the other recess, a pry-open force may be applied to thus readily open the case. Since only one recess is visible when viewing the case from the top or the bottom, this manner of opening the case is not readily apparent to an infant or young child, but is very easy for an infirm or elderly adult to comprehend and use for opening the compact case merely by finger feel.

Abstract: A microwave distillation apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a microwave heating chamber having a plurality of walls. A vessel is located within the chamber for containing a liquid to be distilled. The vessel has a mouth for receiving the liquid. A connecting tube extends though an opening formed in one of the plurality of chamber walls. The connecting tube has a first end thereof for sealably engaging the mouth of the vessel, and a second end thereof extending outwardly from the chamber. A biasing assembly is located outside of the chamber, and engages the connecting tube with a biasing force to maintain the seal between the connecting tube and the mouth of the vessel. A distillate capture assembly is connected to the connecting tube for receiving vapors emitted from the liquid when heated, and for condensing the vapors into a liquid distillate for capture and storage.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a push-on cap is provided for engaging a filler neck. The cap includes .[.means.]. .Iadd.member .Iaddend.for closing the mouth of the filler neck. This closing .[.means.]. .Iadd.member .Iaddend.includes a housing and an end member which is coupled to the housing while being axially movable relative to the housing. The cap further includes .[.means.]. .Iadd.a mechanism .Iaddend.for gripping the filler neck in response to the sliding axially inward movement between a filler neck-engaging position and a filler neck-disengaging position.