Abstract: An animal treadwheel assembly includes a plurality of curved platforms each manufactured as a single injection molded part. A first end of one platform is configured to be disposed adjacent to a second end of an adjacent platform in a repeatable manner wherein the plurality of platforms are configured to form a singular and continuous cylindrical surface. A plurality of elongated curved connectors are manufactured as a single injection molded part, each elongated curved connector having a first connector end disposed opposite a second connector end. The first connector end of one elongated curved connector is fixedly connectable to the second connector end of an adjacent elongate curved connector in a repeatable manner forming a left side and right side self-supporting rigid and continuous ring. The self-supporting rigid and continuous rings are fixedly connectable to the singular and continuous cylindrical surface forming a self-supporting rigid cylindrical treadwheel.

Abstract: A housing for a luminaire is disclosed. The housing can include a housing top and a housing body coupled to each other. The housing body can include at least one wall that is bendable to form a cavity. The housing body can also include at least one first housing body coupling feature disposed on a first end, and at least one second complementary housing body coupling feature disposed on the first end adjacent to the at least one first housing body coupling feature. The housing body can further include at least one second housing body coupling feature disposed on a second end, and at least one first complementary housing body coupling feature disposed on the second end adjacent to the at least one second housing body coupling feature.

Abstract: The current invention is a bottle like a water bottle or baby bottle that can be broken up into pieces. It has top and bottom pieces with threads with a middle section separates into two or more sides that separate. The sides are arced and are connected at the edges. When the sides are connected they form a cylinder. The sides have threads on the top and bottom. The bottom screws on the bottom on the cylinder. The top has a spout and screws on the top of the cylinder.

Abstract: Arrays of closely-spaced holes or cross-grain grooves are formed on the inside surfaces of the staves of a barrel, and/or on an elongated wooden member to greatly increase the amount of end grain wood exposed to the liquid and thereby increase the rate of aging the liquid. The holes and grooves in the staves extend only pa.it-way through the wood in order to maintain the structural integrity of the staves. The amount of end grain wood exposed is selected to produce the desired degree of aging in the desired amount of time. Used barrels can be reconstructed by cutting grooves in the inside surface of the barrel's side wall to expose new end grain wood To produce aging during re-use of the barrel.

Abstract: A server casing includes a frame having first and second plates and a plate connecting structure including first and second side boards extending from the first and second plates respectively and having first and second opening structures and first and second riveting structures respectively. A first outer periphery of the first opening structure is larger than a first inner periphery, and a first limiting surface extends therebetween. A second outer periphery of the second opening structure is less than a second inner periphery, and a second limiting surface extends therebetween. The first and second riveting structures have third and fourth limiting surfaces respectively. When the second riveting structure is engaged with the second opening structure and the second and fourth limiting surfaces abuts against each other, the first riveting structure is pressed to engage with the first opening structure and the first and third limiting surfaces abuts against each other.

Abstract: A vacuum insulation panel assembly having upper, lower, and first and second side vacuum insulation panels. The upper vacuum insulation panel has an aperture formed therethrough and an edge forming an overlap joint. The lower vacuum insulation panel also has an aperture formed therethrough and an edge forming an overlap joint. The first and second side vacuum insulation panels have an arcuate, half-cylindrical shape with a top edge forming an overlap joint configured to engage the overlap joint of the upper vacuum insulation panel, a bottom edge forming an overlap joint configured to engage the overlap joint of the lower vacuum insulation panel, and first and second side edges forming overlap joints configured to engage the overlap joints of the first and second side edges of the other side vacuum insulation panel.

Abstract: A storage container is disclosed. The storage container comprises a plurality of side panels and a tube. Each side panel includes a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The first lateral includes at least one attachment mechanism configured to mechanically engage a second lateral edge of an adjacent side panel. The tube is configured to be at least partially supported by an upper edge of each of the plurality of side panels.

Abstract: A light weight golf bag fabricated from a sheet of low-cost polymer film or sheet is described. Although the bag may weigh as little as one pound, it is strong and durable, and sufficiently sturdy to be freestanding, self-supporting, and to contain golf clubs. Embodiments of the golf bag may readily be assembled and disassembled.

Abstract: A barrel for holding grain is positioned on a plurality of rollers that are rotatably connected to longitudinally extending support members. The support members are connected to a frame that is selectively adjustable.

Abstract: Disclosed is a trash container with a user actuated release mechanism that releases the container from the base allowing lifting of the container off the base, thereby leaving the filled trash bag disposed on the base of the trash can. The trash container of the present invention enables removal of the trash bag without requiring lifting of the filled trash bag to the top of the trash container. In this manner, the filled trash bag can be dragged or lifted slightly when being taken out to the curbside for pickup. In another embodiment of a trash container, a door panel is locked in place using a locking ring that once removed enables opening of the door panel to remove the trash bag. In this manner, the filled trash bag can be dragged or lifted slightly when being taken out to the curbside for pickup.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a collapsible drum for transporting materials. The present invention solves problems associated with reusing and efficiently transporting shipping containers designed for retaining bulk materials, including hazardous substances, and insuring reliable structural integrity with every use. The collapsible drum of the present invention is adapted for integration with standard handling equipment, and has a permanently secured, collapsible drum floor and fluted sidewalls that enable an operator to collapse and roll the empty drum into a compact tube. The collapsible drum provides one or more removable, ribbed disc-shaped inserts for reinforcing the drum floor and/or drum lid.

Abstract: A knockdown storage vessel has an internal bladder and external barrel sections. The ends of two barrel sections include a centrally-located bush that can be engaged by a handle so as to secure the barrel sections and allow for rolling transport of the vessel. The vessel barrel sections are dimensioned so as to nest within one another for compact storage.

Abstract: An LNG full containment system is provided. The LNG system generally comprises a primary container, and a secondary container positioned around the primary container. The secondary container generally comprises a first end wall, a second end wall, and at least two side walls. At least one of the walls is fabricated from a plurality of prefabricated wall panels. Each of the wall panels is fabricated from a combination of concrete and steel. The wall panels are preferably prefabricated offsite, and then transported to the construction site where they are adjoined together in end-to-end fashion to form walls. A method for constructing a full containment LNG system is also provided. In one embodiment, walls and a roof for a secondary container are assembled, but leaving an end open. At least one primary tank is brought into the secondary container. A second end wall is then erected to form the enclosure for the secondary container.

Abstract: A composite barrel for storing wine comprising a polymer body, at least one removable wooden head for attachment to an end of the polymer body, each wooden head having an interior surface, the interior surface configured to increase the surface area of the interior surface of the wooden head for contact with wine to be stored, and a sealing mechanism for sealingly securing each removable wooden head to the polymer body. A wooden head may be used at both ends of the barrel for sealing the barrel and bringing more wood into contact with the contents of the barrel.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in conducting gel electrophoresis. The apparatus includes a gel matrix and a tray for containing the gel. The tray consists of a bottom surface, opposed side walls and opposed end walls. The side walls are connected to the bottom surface and the end walls by frangible joints such that the side walls may be completely detached from the tray for ease of use.

Abstract: A wastebasket is easily constructed by an end user from a pair of side panels which are joined to form a sleeve, and a base and a rim which have circumferential grooves that receive the bottom and top edges of the sleeve. Snap connectors are inserted through the base and rim to maintain the parts in their assembled condition.

Abstract: The present invention is a simulated stone structure having a base with an upfacing planar surface and a continuous groove formed in the surface. A plurality of mutually interlocking wall sections are engaged with the groove to form a continuous wall extending upwardly from the planar surface. The wall sections may be U-shaped with one leg in the groove and the other in contact with the periphery of the base. The wall sections partially overlap each other. s an abutting one of the wall sections. Additional wall sections may be placed atop the first set and interlocked with them. A topper piece may be placed on the additional wall sections for securement thereof.

Abstract: A modular container is formed of a casing, a seat ring, a rotary cover, and a base. The casing is provided with a plurality of retaining holes and retaining projections. The seat ring is located in the top of a cylindrical object which is formed by the casing. The base if disposed at the bottom of the cylindrical object. The rotary cover is provided with a plurality of retaining protrusions. The seat ring is provided with a plurality of locating slots. The rotary cover is located by the seat ring such that the retaining protrusions of the rotary cover are located in the locating slots of the seat ring.

Abstract: DIY knockdown waste paper basket including an upper frame, two wall sheets and a base seat. The upper frame defines a central opening. A bottom face of the upper frame is formed with two downward extending annular stop walls. The two stop walls define therebetween a fitting groove. Two sides of each of the wall sheets are respectively formed with multiple interlaced latch plates at equal intervals. The latch plates define therebetween multiple latch recesses. An upper and a lower sides of a root section of each latch plate are respectively cut with two arch latch notches, whereby the upper and lower corners of the root section of each latch plate are respectively formed with two latch projections corresponding to the latch notches. A middle portion of lower edge of the wall sheet is formed with an L-shaped engaging fissure. A top face of the base seat is formed with two upward extending annular stop walls. The two stop walls define therebetween a fitting groove.