Abstract: A pan for breaking bread includes a plurality of baking molds, a plate acting as a cover of the pan, and means to prevent the raising of the plate as the bread is baked inside the molds. The means to prevent the raising of the plate includes a fastening device associated to a structure of the pan. The fastening device includes at least one hook, which is hingedly joined to a shaft of the structure. The hook is susceptible to catching a portion of the plate when it tilts on the shaft.

Abstract: A hard case for housing and transporting objects includes a first shell and a second shell, hinges for connecting the shells and enabling the latter to be arranged in a closed configuration or in an open configuration, and a closing device to lock the shells in the closed configuration. The shells include respective main panels formed by thermoforming an interwoven polypropylene sheet including a plurality of superimposed layers, each layer having oriented polypropylene fibers therein, the layers being arranged to interweave the superimposed fibers, and respective side elements including respective interface edges intended to be coupled to each other in the closed configuration.

Abstract: A seal for a glove box panel includes a first face and a second face parallel to each other and designed to come into contact with a profile of the glove box and against an internal face of the panel. The seal includes an internal circumferential edge with a rim projecting beyond the first face.

Abstract: A protective enclosure for an electronic device includes a top member adapted to be removably coupled to a bottom member to enclose the electronic device. A first back engagement feature is disposed on an inside surface of a perimeter wall portion of the bottom member, and the first back engagement feature is adapted to engage a first front engagement feature disposed on an inner perimeter wall of the top member to removably secure the top member to the bottom member. A second back engagement feature is disposed on an outside surface of the perimeter wall portion of the bottom member, and the second back engagement feature is adapted to engage a second front engagement feature disposed on an outer perimeter wall of the top member to further removably secure the top member to the bottom member.

Abstract: An assembly for cooking onboard a boat or other vessel, having a pot that is suspended outboard of the vessel to reduce hazards and inconveniences while boiling or steaming food such as shellfish or vegetables. A burner or electric heat source is mounted at the bottom of the kettle, and the upper end of the pot is mounted to a gimble assembly so that the pot and heat source remain upright as the vessel pitches and rolls. A support assembly holds the gimble assembly away from the side of the vessel so as to suspend the pot over the surrounding water and away from the deck and the cabin and other enclosed areas. The inboard end of the support may be releasably mountable to a rod holder previously installed on a gunwale of the vessel.

Abstract: A liquid-proof structure includes: a first opening periphery part formed on the inside of a first fitting member; a second opening periphery part formed on the outside of the first fitting member; an opening periphery part of a second fitting member fitted to the first fitting member, the opening periphery part being fitted to a gap between the first opening periphery part and the second opening periphery part; and a buffer part defined between an inner wall surface of the second opening periphery part and an outer wall surface of the opening periphery part while the first fitting member and the second fitting member are being fitted. The buffer part is a space part defined by a concave part provided on at least one of the inner wall surface of the second opening periphery part and the outer wall surface of the opening periphery part.

Abstract: A locking apparatus has a receiving component that includes outer sidewalls extending upward from a first surface to form a raised portion, the raised portion having a receiving surface within a periphery defined by the outer sidewalls, and inner sidewalls extending downward from the receiving surface to form a cavity within the raised portion, the cavity having a cross-sectional area that decreases in proportion to the downward extension of the inner sidewalls, and a first locking structure. The locking apparatus also has an insertion component that includes sidewalls extending upward from a second surface and defining a cross-sectional area that decreases in proportion to the upward extension of the sidewalls, and also includes a second locking structure that is operatively associated with the first locking structure so that when the insertion component is inserted into the receiving component the first locking structure and the second locking structure interlock.

Abstract: A fastener assembly disposed at a lateral edge of a container includes: a first fixing member, two second fixing members, and a retaining member. The second fixing members each includes a fixing seat which includes a pivot recess and a restricting recess, and a pivot ear which includes a pivot end and an engaging recess, and the pivot ends are pivoted in the pivot recesses. The retaining member includes two restricting ribs and two push ribs, the restricting ribs are restricted in the restricting recesses of the fixing seats, and the push ribs are pushed against the two pivot ears, so as to prevent the pivot ears from pivoting outward. In addition to being used as a lock on a single container to lock the upper and lower covers, the fastener assembly can also be used to assemble a plurality of containers together in desired patterns.

Abstract: A fuel supply device is obtained in which joint strength can be maintained in a joint portion of plural filter members configuring a fuel filter. A fuel filter (16) with an overall bag shape is configured by welding together an upper face filter cloth (16U) a lower face filter cloth (16L) of the fuel filter (16) at a welded portion (16C). A sub tank upper side member (15U) and a sub tank lower side member (15L) nip the upper face filter cloth (16U) and the lower face filter cloth (16L) at a nipping position NP that is at a different position from the welded portion (16C).

Abstract: A standby generator includes a base and a number of walls extending from the base including a wall having a removable panel. A cover is coupled to the wall having the removable panel and is moveable between a closed position and an open position. When the cover in the open position, the removable panel may be removed from the standby generator.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a waterproof box capable of improving waterproof performance, and workability and space-saving. The washing water hits the lower face of the first waterproof part in the upper cover, and the upper cover is uplifted, at this time the tapered outer face and the inner face in the first waterproof part and are abutted and engaged to each other, causing the inlet of the small passage to close. Even if water infiltrates, the water infiltrates into the dead end to let the momentum thereof reduce. Further, the water infiltrates into the dead end let the momentum thereof reduce. The water its momentum have been reduced falls. Consequently, it is effective for enhancing waterproof performance to include the dead end.

Abstract: An egg carton includes a base and a lid that are hinged together through a web. The base and lid may include side walls extending around the base and the lid, the base including at least one egg cup for receiving an egg but typically around six. The base further includes at least one compartment in the base for containing other ingredients than eggs, such as bacon. The lid and base include co-operating members arranged so that when the lid is closed on the base the co-operating members ensure that there is a gap between the side walls of the lid and base to allow the flow of air into and out of the carton. This ensures that no moisture collects in the carton that can affect the longevity of the eggs and other ingredients.

Abstract: A packaging assembly for car floor mats including a main body portion; at least one support member extending from the main body portion, and a securing arrangement releasably secured to the support member, wherein at least one car floor mat can be retained on the support member when the securing arrangement is secured to the support member, and wherein the at least one car floor mat can be removed from the packaging assembly when the securing arrangement is released from the support member.

Abstract: A cosmetic compact having an expansive base member containing a series of upwardly-facing product wells to accommodate one or more cosmetic items, the compact further having a cover member, and having a shuttle piece interposed between the base member and cover member. The various parts have cooperating slide components for permitting relative movement of the members in four opposed directions. A versatile, four way slide compact construction is thus made possible.

Abstract: A protection case for a portable electronic device includes a case having a front part and a rear part, and the portable electronic device is accommodated between the front and rear parts. A rear cover is connected to the rear part and a front cover is connected to the front part. The front cover has a front decoration plate, a connection member and a locking member. The front decoration plate is removably connected to the front part. The connection member is flexible and has a first end connected to the front decoration plate and a second end of the connection member is clamped between the front and rear parts. The locking member has a hook hooked with the groove. The protection case can be easily replaced and changed.

Abstract: The lockout cabinet can comprise a body with a front opening circumscribed by a front edge, and a rear wall recessed from the front edge, for receiving lockout equipment, a first side laterally opposite a second side, and a tab extending from the first side, passed the front edge, and having a plurality of shackle engagement apertures interspaced from one another in an orientation parallel to an adjacent portion of the front edge; and a door matching the shape of the front opening, being hingedly connected to the second side of the body and having a slot shaped and positioned for the tab to extend through it when the door is closed, with the plurality of shackle engagement apertures on a side of the door opposite the body, able to receive a corresponding plurality of padlock shackles for preventing subsequent unauthorized opening of the door.

Abstract: A clamshell packaging system having a first side portion, a second side portion, and a base portion is provided with a three-dimensional hinge structure and a standing feature. The first side portion is attached to the base portion via a first hinge joint and the second side portion is attached to the base portion via a second hinge joint wherein the second side portion is closeable upon the first side portion to provide an enclosed clamshell. The base portion further includes a third hinge joint and a fourth hinge joint each of which extends between the first hinge joint and the second hinge joint in a direction that is generally transverse to at least a portion of each of the first hinge joint and the second hinge joint. The base portion additionally has at least one flat portion disposed between the third hinge joint and the fourth hinge joint upon which the clamshell packaging system is standable.

Abstract: A case for an electronic device, which is shaped as a book and has: a rear cover, which is provided with a housing pocket to house the electronic device; a front cover, which is hinged to the rear cover; and a locking element, which is hinged to the rear cover and has an upper wall and a lower wall, which are parallel and opposite to one another. The locking element is equipped with a hook-shaped coupler which projects from the lower wall of the locking element. The front cover has a coupling hole, which is arranged at the coupler, when the locking element overlaps the front cover, and is adapted to receive, on the inside, the coupler.

Abstract: The invention relates to a security container formed to receive a cassette which visually indicates to a user what type or style of good is contained therein. The cassette may be of a general solid block type in one color or having one visual characteristic, or the cassette may have multiple inserts or slides which may be moved within the cassette to change the outwardly facing color or visible characteristic.

Abstract: A package comprises a latch including first and second legs and an actuating portion. The first and second legs are joined at an angle. The actuator portion of the first leg is positioned to be displaced generally laterally to displace the second leg generally longitudinally to release the latch. In another embodiment the package has base wells on the inside surface. A generally flat marginal sealing surface encircles the first and second base wells. The wells of the base and/or lid are covered with a cover sheet to close them. Still another embodiment is a child-resistant container comprising a shell, two drawers, a stop, and a latch. The drawers are prevented from sliding apart past a limit of travel when one drawer is open sufficiently to provide access to its contents and the other drawer is not.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a box tool for repairing glasses including a box bottom and a box cover. A hanging ring is disposed on an end of the box bottom in order that consumers can hang the tool box at different place they want. The box bottom interconnects the box cover with a pivoting axle; the box cover can rotate in a range of 360° about the pivoting axle; a first fastener is disposed on a first end of the box bottom; a second fastener is disposed on a first end of the box cover. The box cover is made of transparent material with a megaloscope disposed in the middle thereof. A lamp and a battery are also disposed on a second end of the box bottom.

Abstract: A portable receptacle has first and second body portions which are actuable between open and closed conditions about a first axis. The body portions are shaped such that the receptacle has a generally hollow interior when closed. The body portions are joined at a hinge having a hinge axis, the hinge axis being obliquely angled relative to the first axis in the closed receptacle condition such that the hinge deflects relative to the first axis during opening. The receptacle may advantageously be opened by applying a deflection force to the hinge which results in the movement of an edge of the first body portion away from the second body portion. A pair of hinges may be provided. The receptacle may take the form of a case for spectacles.

Abstract: A waterproofing case with a first case and a second case includes a non-annular groove that has a start point side and an end point side and is arranged in parallel by a barrier rib of a certain length, in one of annular bonding portions. The waterproofing case also includes a cutout portion provided at a middle portion of the barrier rib so as to allow a groove portion at the start point side and the end point side to communicate with each other and a plastic elastomer that is disposed within the non-annular groove by curing after being coated. Furthermore, the waterproofing case includes a protrusion that bisects an exposed portion of the plastic elastomer disposed within the non-annular groove toward opposite walls of the non-annular groove at bonding two cases, in other annular bonding portion of the first case and the second case.

Abstract: A packaging assembly for car floor mats including first and second body portions, the body portions being connected together by at least one hinge, such that the body portions can be pivotally displaced between a closed position where the body portions are located in an immediately adjacent relation, and an open position where the body portions are separated; at least one support member extending from the first body portion towards the opposing second body portion when the body portions are in the closed position, and a securing arrangement for releasably securing together the first and second body portions when in the closed position, wherein at least one car floor mat can be supported on the support member such that at least a portion of the car floor mat is retained between the first and second body portions when in the closed position.

Abstract: A gift presentation box includes an upper portion hinged to a lower portion and a movable article mount for supporting an article to be presented in the gift presentation box. An articulated linkage includes a plurality of links connecting the article mount to other elements of the presentation box such that the articulated linkage moves the article mount from a stored position to a presentation position that is elevated relative to the stored portion when the upper portion of the box is moved from a closed position to an open position.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a stand for a cooler containing cooling solution. The cooler further includes an attached flexible tubing outlet for draining the cooling solution through the flexible tube outlet into a medical cuff for reducing swelling of injured tissue. The stand further comprises a cylindrical container with a cavity for receiving through the opened top end of the lateral sidewall the cooler therein. An elongated pedestal is further defined by a top end and a bottom end. The top end of the pedestal is attached underneath the bottom side of the container. The container is supported in an upright position a distance above the surface of the ground. An aperture is located in the lateral side wall for receiving the flexible tubing outlet therethrough.

Abstract: A case is described for use, for example and without limitation, with a nipple shield or nipple protector. The case, which has an interior volume to contain a nipple shield/protector, generally provides a rigid container to protect a nipple shield/protector and to protect it from the environment. Certain embodiments provide rigid container that may be opened to place or remove a nipple shield/protector and closed to hold the shield/protector with a minimal amount of contact. The case may also include ventilation holes to permit drying of the contents of the case.

Abstract: This disclosure is generally directed toward containers with improved anti-buckling performance by incorporating one or more structural reinforcement features into the containers. The container may include a bottom wall, opposing sidewalls each including a plurality of ribs, and opposing end walls interconnecting the sidewalls. The sidewalls may include at least one reinforcement protrusion having a geometric center disposed in the upper half of the sidewall. The container may also include a non-planar top rim to redistribute top load so that the anti-buckling performance of the container can be improved.

Abstract: A window having multiple integral seals, the window being formed of a substantially optically transparent flexible membrane window panel; a substantially continuous peripheral window seal mechanism surrounding the window panel with the window seal mechanism being a continuous peripheral slot having an opening facing away from the window panel and being structured to receive thereinto a substantially rigid inner peripheral window aperture frame; a contoured skirt completely surrounding the window sealing mechanism; a substantially continuous peripheral door seal mechanism formed adjacent to an edge of the contoured skirt; and wherein the window panel, the window seal mechanism, the contoured skirt and the door seal mechanism are mutually integrally formed of a substantially water-resistant and resiliently pliable material.

Abstract: A laundry moving system includes a flexible ball for transporting laundry from one area to another. When laundry is placed into the flexible laundry ball and the flexible laundry ball is closed, the ball can easily be rolled down a hallway or even bounced or rolled down a staircase with little effort. The flexible laundry ball can be used by people of different ages and abilities in transporting laundry safely. The flexible laundry ball can be formed from two half-spherical shapes connected together with a hinge on one side thereof and with a latch on an opposite side thereof.

Abstract: A child 's activity and storage case contains a top portion having a front side and a back side and a bottom portion having a front side and a back side. The back side of the bottom portion is connected to the back side of the top portion by at least one hinge. A clasp is positioned to latch the front side of the top portion to the front side of the bottom portion. A stylized clip is attached to the top portion.

Abstract: Paper plates currently have no designated storage space built into any kitchen, craft, or workroom. The Plate-let gives decorative storage solutions for disposable dinnerware. This solution will give convenient storage solutions without having to create an additional space in existing cabinets and drawers. The design and multiple abilities give the Plate-let flexible usage possibilities.

Abstract: A magnetic closure includes a stationary first permanent magnet in a first housing member, a second movable permanent in a second housing member, and a stationary either ferromagnetic material or third permanent magnet in the first housing member. The second magnet is moved by an actuator (e. g. slides in a linear first dimension) to move between a first position in which it is attracted to the ferromagnetic material or third magnet to hold the housing members together, and a second position in which it repels the first magnet to separate the housing members. The housing members may define a cosmetics case.

Abstract: Paper Plates currently have no designated storage space built into any kitchen, craft, or workroom. The Plate-let gives decorative storage solutions for disposable dinnerware. This solution will give convenient storage solutions without having to create additional space in existing cabinets or drawers. The design and multiple mounting abilities give the Plate-let flexible usage possibilities.

Abstract: A socket connector packaging includes a main body and a cover. The main body includes a first sidewall and a pivot positioned on the first sidewall. The cover includes a second sidewall, a coupling portion and a stop portion. The coupling portion and the stop portion are positioned on the second sidewall and opposite to each other. The pivot is placed over the coupling portion, thereby making the cover to be rotatable relative to the main body through the pivot. The stop portion is configured for preventing the cover from further rotating when the pivot contacts with the stop portion.

Abstract: A modular package having a container encompassing two or more modules, one of which includes a personal article visible from the outside of the modular package. The container includes a window making the personal article visible to a consumer.

Abstract: A lock for locking a sterilization container has box-like bottom part and a container cover that can be removed and placed airtightly and connected on the bottom part by a seal to form a closed sterilization space. The lock has a tensioning lever pivotable into an opened position, and a closing flap rotatable about an axis of rotation, with a positive-locking closed position with the tensioning lever. The tensioning lever is able to be brought via the closing flap, during the rotary motion of the closing flap into an opened rotated position, with the closing flap disengaged from the tensioning lever after a further rotary motion into a fully opened end position. The tensioning lever may be fixed in open, and the closing flap positive-lockingly engages with the tensioning lever during closing and the tensioning lever is able be to moved into a closed tensioned position by the closing flap.

Abstract: A dispenser cabinet for holding and dispensing paper toweling or other paper sheet material includes a front dispenser cabinet portion and a rear dispenser cabinet portion. Hinge receptacles are attached to both left and right side walls of the dispenser cabinet portions and hinges are selectively alternatively positionable in the hinge receptacles to allow the hinge connection between the dispenser cabinet portions to be changed between left and right side walls.

Abstract: A utensil for containing foodstuffs, applicable to cooking in a microwave oven, including a receptacle made of an elastomer material with an access opening and a cover for covering the access opening. The receptacle is formed by one or more walls including a bottom wall in elongated channel shape and opening edges defining the access opening at a height greater than the bottom. The bottom wall includes reinforcing ribs projecting outwardly from an outer surface thereof and providing supports leaving most of the outer surface of the bottom wall exposed to the surrounding atmosphere when the receptacle is on a support surface. The bottom wall is connected at its ends to end walls determining respective end opening edges configured to support lids.

Abstract: A hinged container is disclosed, including a base, a lid, and a hinge joining the base and lid, allowing the lid to pivot open or closed relative to the base. One of the base and the lid has a circular, outwardly tapered outer seal member disposed at least partially within its outer perimeter. The other of the base and the lid has a circular, inwardly-tapered inner seal member disposed at least partially within its outer perimeter. The inner and outer seal members are positioned to engage concentrically to wedge the inwardly and outwardly tapered surfaces together and form a seal when the base and the lid are closed, and to disengage concentrically to part the inwardly and outwardly tapered surfaces when the base and the lid are opened.

Abstract: A package comprises a latch including first and second legs and an actuating portion. The first and second legs are joined at an angle. The actuator portion of the first leg is positioned to be displaced generally laterally to displace the second leg generally longitudinally to release the latch. In another embodiment the package has base wells on the inside surface. A generally flat marginal sealing surface encircles the first and second base wells. The wells of the base and/or lid are covered with a cover sheet to close them. Still another embodiment is a child-resistant container comprising a shell, two drawers, a stop, and a latch. The drawers are prevented from sliding apart past a limit of travel when one drawer is open sufficiently to provide access to its contents and the other drawer is not.

Abstract: A positioning structure for a clipboard contains a first cover and a second cover. Two grooves are formed on a connection of the first cover and the second cover. The first cover includes two first recesses, and the second cover includes two second recesses, two retainers are attached in the two first recess and the two second recess. The first cover also includes a first slot, a second slot, and a third slot. The second cover also includes a first notch, a second notch, and a third notch. Each of plural positioning members includes an integrally formed abutting block, an actuating section, a first inserting piece, two second inserting pieces, and a cutout. The plural positioning members are inserted in or removed from the first slot, the second slot, the third slot, the first notch, the second notch, the third notch by using a plurality of first inserting pieces.

Abstract: An apparatus for at least one of the transport, storage, and display of one or more items of at least one of apparel and accessories is provided. The apparatus includes at least one crib defined by a bottom plate, a back plate, and first and second side plates, each of the at least one crib for having disposed therein one or more items of at least one of apparel and accessories. The at least one crib includes the bottom plate that is one of square and rectangular in shape, the back plate that is one of square and rectangular in shape, and the first and second side plates that have the same shape and that are facing each other. Each of the back plate and first and second side plates are perpendicular to the bottom plate. One edge of each of the back plate and first and second side plates is coupled to a respective one edge of the bottom plate. One edge of each of first and second side plates is coupled to a respective one edge of the back plat.

Abstract: An open clamshell-type food container is prevented from collapsing by means of a securing tab joined to the side wall of one of the container shells, a side wall joined to the other container shell, the two side walls being in alignment, and the securing tab being affixed to the other side wall.

Abstract: A hinged connector for joining a metal lid and metal bottom to form a hinged container is provided. The metal lid and metal bottom have generally matching formed edges preventing interfitting of the container lid and bottom. The hinged connector is formed of plastic and includes a pair of ring members that are pivotable relative to one another via an integral hinge. The two ring members are continuous about a periphery that is generally shaped to the periphery of the lid and bottom. The ring members form seats for engaging the formed edges of the lid and bottom. The ring members securely grip the formed edges of the lid and body to form the container. By connecting the lid and bottom through the living hinge, the hinge connector allows the lid and bottom to pivot relative to one another between open and closed positions.

Abstract: A hinge mechanism and a clamshell device thereof are disclosed. The hinge mechanism includes a base, an axis portion, and a magnetic ring. The base is a metal material and has a pivot portion. The axis portion is pivoted to the pivot portion and can rotate with respect to the base, wherein the axis portion has at least one guiding groove. The magnetic ring is connected to the axis portion and adjacent to the base. The magnetic ring has at least one guiding portion used for sliding along the least one guiding groove. When the axis portion is rotating with respect to the base, the magnetic ring separates from the base and moving along the least one guiding groove by the at least one guiding portion. When the axis portion stops rotating, the magnetic ring attracts to connect to the base by a magnetic force.

Abstract: A carriage case, in which electronical parts are received for transportation, is provided as being capable of securely holding such parts therein and preventing them from being damaged and hampering dust from attaching on them with the removal of electrostatic charge and reducing gas detrimental to such parts to the minimum. The carriage case comprises: a case body having a base member and a cover member; and a sheet member that is made from an adhesive material of curable composition essentially consisting of component (A): a polyoxyalkylene based polymer having more than one alkenyl groups in one molecule, component (B): a compound having at least two hydrosilyl groups in one molecule and component (C): a hydrosilylation catalyst. The sheet member is applied on an inner bottom side surface of the base member and on the sheet member. The parts are attached so as to be securely positioned in the case.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a large capacity self-standing container at a low cost. A container comprises a lower container member and an upper container member joined at joint portions. The container has a content space formed by a lower container face and an upper container face, and lower flanges. The lower container face has a concave bottom container face at the bottom, which forms a concave bottom face wherein an object to be contained is fixed. The container is structured so that when at least one of the lower flanges and the bottom container face are arranged on a horizontal plane, a line perpendicularly projected to the horizontal surface from the gravity center of the container passes an area framed by a contact portion between the at least one of the lower flanges and the horizontal surface and a contact portion between the bottom container face and the horizontal surface.

Abstract: A cookie support system has a lower component, an upper component, and a coupling component. The lower component includes an elongated first section having a hollow cylindrical portion configured for sipping a liquid by a user and a second section coupled to the first section and having parallel side walls with an open top portion and a bottom portion configured for receiving a cookie. The bottom portion is formed of an arcuate face coupling the side walls. The upper component includes a first section formed of parallel side walls with an open bottom portion and a top portion formed of an arcuate face coupling the side walls. An elongated second section is coupled to and protruding from the first section. A coupling component between the lower and upper components is configured to thereby open and separate the lower and upper components for positioning a cookie there between.

Abstract: Foldable container including a base having a first base portion and an opposing second base portion. The base has a base surface free of hinge lines between the first base portion and the second base portion. A sidewall surrounds at least a portion of the base and extends generally upward from the base with a non-uniform height to define a compartment. A rim having a first rim portion and an opposing second rim portion is disposed proximate the top edge of the sidewall. At least one transition region is formed in the sidewall to allow the first base portion to pivot between an open position and a closed position. When in the open position, the container defines a plate. When in the closed position, the first base portion defines at least a portion of a cover relative to the second base portion. A packaged product is also provided, including a foldable container and a cover member removably attached to the rim of the foldable container in the open position to contain a product therein.