Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a containment of pulp material that reduces reliance on adhesives and polymers. The containment is of two preformed semi-cylinders that linked together by using a preformed raised ridge that slots into a trough on the opposing half. The containment may optionally include a biopolymer based internal layer to provide a sealed containment. The present disclosure also concerns a cap for the containment with a narrowed wall and a recess to retain a lid liner with notched walls that allow for expansion at the closed end.

Abstract: A container liner that can be flipped on top of another same liner to provide a liner-lid combination that forms an enclosure for storing a coating and/or coating utensil therewithin. The sidewalls of the liner provide an upper rim with upper mating face which engages against the corresponding upper mating face of another same liner to form a face seal along a majority of the upper rim. The opposingly interfaced liners form a section in which the ribs of the respective liners are in juxtaposition to each other in a laterally spaced apart relationship to define a through-opening that is configured to permit a portion of a coating utensil such as a paintbrush to extend therethrough. In addition, the liners may have a feature which allows the same liners to be nested while facing the same direction, allowing for ease of storage while the liners are not forming an enclosure.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a telescopic shoe drying device comprises a body, and a heater connected to the body. The body comprises a base and a heat supply pipe, the heat supply pipe is disposed on the base, hot air generated by the heater is transported out of the heat supply pipe, the heat supply pipe comprises an inner pipe, an outer pipe, and a locking mechanism. When the at least two locking bases are in the extended position, the locking mechanism is in a locked state and locks the outer pipe and the inner pipe. When the at least two locking bases are in the retracted position, the locking mechanism is in an unlocked state and the outer pipe and the inner pipe are configured to relatively move up and down.

Abstract: A device which reduces odor in athletic apparel storage, notably athletic or “gym” bags, lockers, and similar places where athletic apparel might be stored before it can be washed is disclosed. An exterior configuration for the device making it simple to use and appropriate for use in rugged conditions is also disclosed, as is an improved embodiment making the mode of the device (active or inactive) readily apparent. A deodorizing cartridge which is easy and efficient to manufacture while allowing easy refilling and maintaining durability is also disclosed.

Abstract: A modular box assembly includes a box defining a box cavity within the box, the box further defining a top end and a bottom end, the top end defining a box opening connected to the box cavity, the box including a side panel extending from the top end to the bottom end; a shoulder attached to the side panel, the shoulder extending inward from the side panel and into the box cavity, the shoulder including a first sub-shoulder and a second sub-shoulder, the first sub-shoulder, the second sub-shoulder, and the side panel defining a shoulder channel; and an inner box disposed in the box cavity, the inner box including a channel tab, the channel tab frictionally engaging the shoulder channel to secure and suspend the inner box within the box cavity between the top end and the bottom end.

Abstract: A snap-action non-separable connection between the lid and container, incorporating snap-action profiles formed in the top part of the container around the opening for filling the container, and snap-action profiles formed in the lid, where the said profiles interlock, is characterised in that the snap-action profiles in the top part of the container are formed on the front surface of that part into segments which do not contact one another, where formed on the side surface of each segment is at least one snap protrusion and where in the top part of the lid are slots on the side surface of which formed is at least one snap ledge, and where the number of the slots in the lid is equal to the number of the said segments.

Abstract: A container assembly for storing or transporting items, such as food, medicines, electronics, toys, cash, etc., in an organized and secure manner, may include a first body portion and a second body portion forming a main body of the container and defining a container interior. The container interior may be sized and configured to receive and contain items. A plurality of clip fasteners may be provided on the first body portion and the second body portion for securing the second body portion to the first body portion. The container assembly may include a container door, which may be opened and closed to respectively allow or prevent access to the container interior. At least one container securing feature may be provided on the first body portion and/or the second body portion for securing the container assembly in a transport vehicle or a refrigerator, freezer, cooler or other storage receptacle or facility.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are modular container systems having child-resistant containers, tray inserts and tray frames. Also disclosed are methods using the modular container systems and methods of storing substances in containers. The containers have a container base and a container cap and provide for child-resistant containers. A user can releasably remove the container cap from container base with a squeeze and lift sequence. For example, the user squeezes opposite sides of the container base, which releases a locking mechanism and allows for removal of the cap by lifting or pulling the container cap off from the container base. The components of the modular container system are modular and stackable. The modular system allow for organized, efficient, accessible and storage of the child-resistant containers. The modular container system also allows for easy counting, sorting and processing of the containers.

Abstract: A sealing system for a covered tank, particularly a fixed gas-sealing tank in a wastewater treatment system, includes a thrust ring positioned just inside the tank rim, secured to a series of radial beams for the cover. Preferably supported on corbels anchored to the interior tank wall, the thrust ring has an outwardly extending generally horizontal flange that overlies the edge of the tank rim. To this flange and to the top of the tank rim is secured a flexible membrane seal, around the periphery of the tank. The membrane seal is easily installed, reliable as a seal, and can be efficiently replaced when needed.

Abstract: A packaged deodorant stick product comprising a deodorant stick composition mounted on an upper surface of a retaining member, a lower surface of the retaining member being reversibly connected to an upper surface of a holder enabling the deodorant stick product to be held in the human hand, wherein reversible connection between the retaining member and the holder is achieved by means of tongue and groove connection elements.

Abstract: A degradable containment includes an outer structural layer constructed of a pulp material, a central carrier layer constructed of a biopolymer, and an interior nanomaterial layer constructed of a nanomaterial.

Abstract: The present invention provides stackable food storage containers having a cutting board base with a peripheral channel that may receive fluids from food prepared on the cutting board and that may also receive the peripheral edge of a lid. The lid may include a peripheral gasket for sealing engagement with the base, and may be fastened to the cutting board base with a series of clamps provided on each side. The lid may be operable to cover prepared food on the base without disturbing it for storage and/or transport, and may also provide a water-tight seal along the perimeter of the cutting board and lid. Multiple cutting boards and sealable lids of different sizes may be placed in staggered nestable stacks.

Abstract: A fuel tank includes a lower fuel tank wall and an upper fuel tank wall. The lower fuel tank wall is connected to an inner surface of the upper fuel tank wall. Each of the lower and upper fuel tank walls is constructed of a single piece of sheet metal. The lower and upper fuel tank walls enclose a volume therebetween configured to be in fluid communication with an engine of a vehicle.

Abstract: A steam generator and a method for generating steam, the generator comprising a steam chamber fed with water from a water from a water reservoir for heating by a heating source to generate steam, steam being delivered out through a steam outlet, and waste water being evacuated through a drain, the steam generator comprising a control chamber, in fluid communication with the steam chamber so as that a water level in the control chamber is indicative of a water level in said steam chamber; at least one water level-sensor configured for detecting the water level in the control chamber; and a control unit receiving a signal from the water level-sensor. There is further provided a method of generating steam in a steam chamber receiving Water is fed from the water reservoir simultaneously to the steam chamber and to the control chamber, through a single feeding valve, the feed water being mixed with hot waste water drained from the steam chamber, upstream of a drain pump.

Abstract: The present invention provides a nano-crystallized herbal ingredient-containing package for use in a food processor or being used directly to prepare a herbal decoction. The package includes a housing; single or multiple herbal ingredient nano-crystals; one or more non-additive and anti-caking spacers for preventing caking that blocks solvent flowing through the package towards the single or multiple herbal ingredient nano-crystals during processing by the food processor; and optionally one or more stabilizing agents for stabilizing the single or multiple herbal ingredient nano-crystals during nano-crystallization of the herbal ingredients and during preparation of the herbal decoction. A method of preparing a herbal decoction from the package is also provided.

Abstract: A cover for a round bale feeder having a top wall joined to an uppermost edge of a side wall by a perimeter weld. A pocket, sized and shaped to hold a strap for a ratchet-strap assembly, is formed in a lowermost edged of the side wall. At least one access hole is formed into the pocket to allow access to the ratchet-strap assembly, and in some embodiments, two or more additional access holes allow the strap to be more easily positioned inside the pocket. The cover is sized and shaped so as to cover a ring-style or a cradle-style feeder holding a round bale, with the side wall extending downwards to cover a side of the bale feeder such that the pocket is positioned below the round bale to protect the bale from environmental moisture. An optional flap covering the access hole is present in some embodiments.

Abstract: A cap (1) for a container or for a straw for a flexible pouch, in particular for containing liquid foods, such as fruit juice and other similar drinks, is provided with a guarantee seal (8) and an annular wall (10) having a lower free rim (10a) having a waved pattern so as to better observe the guarantee seal.

Abstract: In summary there is provided in one embodiment a combination of a pan and thermal bag used to maintain hot or cold temperatures of food placed in the pan.

Abstract: Containers and methods are disclosed for replacing expired or unserviceable aircraft emergency slides (“slides”) in an aircraft. The disclosed containers are configured to securely retain both unserviceable slides and serviceable slides. The containers can be placed on an aircraft through the main door of the aircraft, and are further configured to be easily transported within the aircraft from a staging area of the aircraft to a slide installation and removal point at either the main door or an emergency exit door of the aircraft. The containers can be aligned with the installation and removal point to facilitate replacing an unserviceable slide with a new, serviceable slide. The disclosed containers and methods improve personnel safety concerning lifting and handling of the slides, which are heavy.

Abstract: There is provided a urine test device for detecting the presence of one or more compounds in urine. The test device comprises a base portion having a detection portion and a flexible attachment portion. The detection portion displays a change when the presence of any one of one or more compounds is detected in urine. The flexible attachment portion is movable from a first configuration to a second configuration in which the flexible attachment portion is extended to enable attachment to a toilet bowl.

Abstract: A bolt-on thermal insulation panel assembly, shipping container constructed from such thermal insulation panel assemblies, method of assembling and method of using to transport thermally labile goods. The thermal insulation panel assembly includes a solid vacuum insulation panel with a superimposed layer of rigid foam insulation having a plurality of mechanical fasteners secured to the layer of rigid foam insulation.

Abstract: Mating engagement surfaces on the bottom panel and lid on each of two or more containers permit the containers to be helically stacked on an axis. As stacked, a front face of one container is displaced from front faces of adjacent ones of the containers by a predetermined angle preselected to be more than zero but less than ninety degrees.

Abstract: A container assembly system includes two containers that are nestingly engaged on top of each other. Each has a cooperating male locating projection and a female locating recess. The male locating projection of one of the containers fits in the female locating recess of the other container and the male locating projection of such one container fits in the female locating recess of such other container.

Abstract: A media cassette loader is described. The media cassette loader comprises a base; a media loading surface inclined at an angle to the base; and an end wall upstanding from a lower end of the media loading surface. The end wall supports media items stacked on the media loading surface. The media loading surface and the end wall are dimensioned to be accommodated within a media cassette body. This allows the media cassette body to be placed over the media loading surface when stacked with media items so that the cassette body surrounds the stacked media items.

Abstract: A folding breath guard configured to at least partially cover food in a foodservice area includes a top panel, a first side panel, a first hinge rotatably coupling the first side panel to the top panel, wherein the first side panel is movable between an extended position and a storage position, a second side panel, a second hinge rotatably coupling the second side panel to the top panel, wherein the second side panel is movable between an extended position and a storage position, a first storage position securing device for securing the first side panel in the storage position, and a second storage position securing device for securing the second side panel in the storage position.

Abstract: A package (1) of the two-material box type for packaging a product, advantageously a foodstuff, includes an outer envelope (2) which is made up of two envelope parts (5, 6) connected by hinge-forming elements (10) for moving them between—a closed position, so as to jointly define a closed storage volume (1?) intended to contain the product, and—an open position so as to allow access to the storage volume (1?), the two envelope parts (5, 6) being internally covered by one and the same sealed one-piece plastics film (3). The two envelope parts (5, 6) are made up of two separate parts; and the sealed plastics film (3) has an interposed strip (10), extending between the two separate envelope parts (5, 6), so as to form the hinge elements.

Abstract: A portable container for transporting and storing a plurality of perishable items including food and beverage items, having a heat-resistant outer tubular member with double-layered insulation in an adjacent inner tubular member to accommodate a plurality of perishable items and to sustain the prescribed temperature of such food and beverage items and to promote longevity thereof. The portable container optionally includes a plurality of external compartments and has removable endcaps enclosing both ends thereof. Each endcap is conveniently removed from a tubular end and then used as a cup for drinking a plurality of beverage items or used as a dish for eating a plurality of food items.

Abstract: A portable container for transporting and storing a plurality of perishable items including food and beverage items, having a heat-resistant outer tubular member with double-layered insulation in an adjacent inner tubular member to accommodate a plurality of perishable items and to sustain the prescribed temperature of such food and beverage items and to promote longevity thereof. The portable container optionally includes a plurality of external compartments and has removable endcaps enclosing both ends thereof. Each endcap is conveniently removed from a tubular end and then used as a cup for drinking a plurality of beverage items or used as a dish for eating a plurality of food items.

Abstract: A multi-piece box base includes at least two base members releasably attached to each other. Each base member includes three upright sides and a flat bottom wall from which, in an alternating manner, bars extend and in which recesses are defined. The bars of one bottom wall meet and interlock with the recesses of the bottom wall of the second, opposing, base member and fasteners are used to strengthen the structural connections between bars and recesses.

Abstract: A multi-function cart for storing and transporting emergency or other supplies. The multi-function cart comprises a shell and lid or two shells that can be secured together to form a transportable storage container. When separated, each shell is convertible into various configurations that can be used to sustain life during and after a disaster as well as to clean up and rebuild after a disaster has occurred. In this manner, the multi-function cart enables victims to quickly care for themselves, and encourages victims to immediately begin the clean-up and rebuilding process. The multi-function cart can also be used recreationally. Each shell is convertible into different configurations using various tubes. Hub brackets on opposing sides of the shell include adapters to which any of the tubes can be connected. The tubes can be connected to the adapters in an upward or a downward orientation to form different configurations.

Abstract: A container for a flexible bag of liquid that supports the bag during transportation, storage and use in dispensing of the liquid. The container is made from two generally similar pans that form lower and upper parts of the container. Each pan includes a plurality of generally similar multiple projections that function to support the container on a surface as well as in a stable stacked formation.

Abstract: A fluid reservoir includes a housing defining a chamber for receiving a fluid. The housing may be generally rectangular with six orthogonally oriented sides. A plurality of mounting portions are carried by the housing. One or more fittings are selectively attached to respective mounting portions of the plurality of mounting portions. The mounting portions may include mounted surfaces at an intersection of a pair of adjacent sides of the housing. The mounting surfaces may be at angles to both of the respective adjacent sides.

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 molded plastic tank, optionally a septic tank, for containing liquid, comprises two injection molded plastic half tanks that have concave exterior walls and integral flanges, and that nest within each other for shipment or storage. Lengthwise ends of the half tanks have grips, for manual or machine lifting of the half tank from the top of a concave-down stack of half tanks, and for then assembling whole tanks. A sling is used to machine lift one or several half tanks by attachment to the grips or to lifting lugs at the top of the half tank. A corrugated septic tank having spaced apart access port regions has a grid of ribs in the exterior top valley corrugations and running across the access port region, to provide strength during testing and use.

Abstract: A reusable food storage container includes bottom and top members, each having first and second portions. Each bottom member first portion includes a bottom wall with opposed side walls and an end wall extending between the side walls and extending upwardly from the bottom wall. Each bottom member defines an open end opposite its outside end wall and an open top. The bottom member portions are selectively coupled together using tab and channel structures. The top member portions each include a top wall having opposed end walls with an outer side wall connecting the end walls and extending downwardly from the top wall. The top member portions are selectively connected using tab and channel structures. Each top member defines an open side opposite its respective outside side wall and an open bottom. The top portion includes a circumference slightly larger than that of the bottom portion, enabling a nesting attachment.

Abstract: A wire-operated selective compliance mobile platform (100), in particular for endoscopic surgery devices, obtains a perfect and precise mobility and thus it allows to handle, in the most effective way, the supported instruments, and comprises a mobile surface (1), a connecting base (2) apt to be connected to a flexible tubular duct (4) for endoscopic uses, a plurality of supporting elements (3), apt to permit the motion of said mobile surface (1) relative to said base (2), characterized in that said supporting elements (3) have at least a selective compliance turning pair (31) and a number of joints (32, 34) so as to provide a predetermined number of degrees of freedom to said platform (100), neither determining any over-constraining, nor forcing the system to be deformed in unselected directions, each supporting element (3) being operated by moving means (51, 52) so as to move said mobile surface (1).

Abstract: A tote assembly and methods of use including, in general, a bag or tote configured with two or more sides fastened together to form two or more edges, wherein at least one edge is curved or arcing, one or more straps configured to center contents or load therein and, thus to enable a single person to lift, maneuver, transport, and remove a decommissioned toilet bowl from a premise without causing injury.

Abstract: A combinational chassis featuring heat dissipation comprises a chassis body, a base plane shell, and a first side shell and a second side shell, of which the two sides connect to each other in the same direction of the base plane shell. A heat dissipation device comprises a plurality of heat-sink parts on the outside surface of chassis body. The heat-sink part comprises a raised portion integrally connected to the inside, and a joint portion connected to the outside. The raised portion integrally protrudes outwards from the outside surface. The joint portion geometrically protrudes from the raised portion. A wedge groove is formed near the joint portions where an inlet groove is formed. The inlet groove connects and communicates with the wedge groove. The chassis may be connected vertically in stack and/or connected horizontally for expansion to expand the computer system for preferably flexible application and optimal heat dissipation.

Abstract: A container that retains a razor blade cartridge within the container with a handle attached to the razor blade cartridge with the handle partially within the container and partially extending out of the container. The container is a spring biased container to keep it closed and it is necessary to provide a force that overcomes the spring force and open the container so that the handle and attached razor blade cartridge can be removed from the container which then snaps shut due to the closing spring force, the safety razor with razor blade cartridge and handle are ready for immediate use. Antiseptic and/or desiccant can be retained in the container.

Abstract: A container that retains a razor blade cartridge within the container with a handle attached to the razor blade cartridge with the handle partially within the container and partially extending out of the container. The container is a spring biased container to keep it closed and it is necessary to provide a force that overcomes the spring force and open the container so that the handle and attached razor blade cartridge can be removed from the container which then snaps shut due to the closing spring force, the safety razor with razor blade cartridge and handle are ready for immediate use.

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: A package has two complementary casing-parts (102,103) having a central, outwards-extending depression (106,107) for accommodating opposite sides of a container C. One of the casing-parts (102) is lined with a super-absorbent material lining (108). The depression in each casing-part is surrounded by a respective surround (109, 110). The surrounds have margins (112,114), which are stepped in the opposite direction from the depressions, i.e. inwards of the closed condition of the package. With the interposition of the lining (108), the margins abut when the casing-parts are closed together.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a cosmetic package container, in particular, to a three-piece assembly of a cosmetic package container in a hollow spherical shape, comprising a cap unit and a base unit respectively of a semi-spherical hollow shape assembled in a top-down manner together with as a central ring unit having a net structure and attached to an opening of the base unit. A paste of cosmetic material is filled into the container via a filling perforation at the bottom portion of the base unit. The outer surface of the central ring unit is provided with threads for parts of the container to be fastened with ease to form a complete assembly of the container. The cap and base units are of a double-layered structure formed of different materials such that the outer appearance of the container can be of various decorative designs and is practical to use.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a foldable food tray that includes first and second panels, each having upper and lower surfaces and inner, outer, and side edges. Each panel can also include one or more hinge members and one or more locking members. The hinge member(s) can be operatively coupled to one another to permit the first and second panels to move between a closed position and an open position. The locking member(s) can be configured to releasably lock the first and second panels in the open position, thereby preventing the first and second panels from inadvertently moving from the open position.

Abstract: Stackable trays for food items are made from fibrous plant material, the source of which may be any fibrous plant or combination of fibrous plants, such as bamboo, wheat straw, bagasse or recycled paper or other paper products. Each tray includes a plurality of locking beads which define recesses. The locking beads and recesses of adjacent identical trays mate with each other when the trays are stacked. Likewise, the locking beads and recesses of two identical trays employed to provide a food container mate with each other to secure the two trays together in a food containment configuration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure vessel (1) for a high pressure press comprising at least a first sub-cylinder (4) and a second sub-cylinder (6), which are axially connected to form a cylinder body (2) for enclosing a high pressure medium, and a sealing arrangement arranged at the inner wall of the cylinder body for sealing the joint (3) between the first and the second sub-cylinder (4, 6) against leakage of the pressure medium. The sealing arrangement is comprising a ring shaped sealing band (18), a first circumferential protruding flange (30), which is arranged on the inner wall of the first sub-cylinder and which axially extends from the joint (3) and away from the second sub-cylinder (6), and a second circumferential protruding flange (32), which is arranged on the inner wall of the second sub cylinder (6) and which axially extends from the joint (3) and away from the first sub-cylinder (4).

Abstract: The present invention discloses a disposable bioreactor, consisting of a container and a cap, which is connectable to the same and cannot be detached without destruction. For this purpose, the cap comprises a retaining structure with a plurality of locking arms running in the lateral direction, while the locking arms are adapted to be resiliently shortened in the longitudinal direction and to be locked vertically to the longitudinal direction in the container by way of a retaining surface.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a foldable food tray that includes first and second panels, each having upper and lower surfaces and inner, outer, and side edges. Each panel can also include one or more hinge members and one or more locking members. The hinge member(s) can be operatively coupled to one another to permit the first and second panels to move between a closed position and an open position. The locking member(s) can be configured to releasably lock the first and second panels in the open position, thereby preventing the first and second panels from inadvertently moving from the open position.

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 container assembly having a tank with first and second sides for storing materials under pressure. A plurality of hoop stringers surround each half of the tank and cross one another to define joints. The hoop stringers extend radially outward at various points, including the crossing of the hoop stringers, to increase a cross sectional area of the hoop stringers.