Abstract: An insulated container that provides non-contact cooling. A cooling medium is maintained in a reservoir or pocket that is separate from a food compartment. In an embodiment, the insulated container includes a tube or manifold for moving cold water around the food compartment. A battery powered, solar powered, or hand operated pump may be provided for moving the fluids around the food compartment. A liner for the food compartment may be formed of a highly thermally conducted material, such as aluminum, to maximize heat transfer between reservoir, and/or the tube or manifold system and the liner.

Abstract: A tray for vibratory conveying of food articles from a hopper is provided. The tray includes a tray body, food inlet portion, and a food outlet portion. An upwardly extending dividing member divides the tray into at least two food inlet conveyor passageways, the inlet conveyor passageways merging into a single food passageway that extends to the food outlet portion. The single food passageway may have an initially wide portion and subsequently narrow to a narrow portion as it approaches a discharge end. This arrangement helps to declump food items, preferably causing food items the size of chicken nuggets to be conveyed in a single-file arrangement along the single food passageway. The single food passageway is preferably non-linear, and may, for example, have a zigzag or serpentine configuration to promote accurate dispensing of food items.

Abstract: A container includes multiple compartments for holding drinks and food. In an exemplary embodiment, a first compartment holds a drink of choice, such as soda, water or juice, and a second compartment holds a food of choice, such as popcorn, pretzels or chips. A third compartment may also be provided for holding a second food of choice, such as candy.

Abstract: [Object] A safe hydrogen storage tank in a highly reliable form where it is difficult for fatigue failure to occur is provided as a hydrogen storage tank where a cartridge is filled with a hydrogen occluding substance and contained within an integrally molded liner made of a metal.

Abstract: Various packages for food products are provided herein. In one embodiment, a food package comprises a rectangular substantially planar rigid bottom wall; two slanted side/side walls extending angularly upwardly from the bottom wall, each forming an angle of from about 55 to about 75 degrees from vertical axes extending orthogonally from a plane formed by the bottom wall; and a rectangular opening opposite the bottom wall, the opening larger in area than the rectangular rigid bottom wall. A top side wall and a bottom side wall extend upwardly from the bottom wall; and a flexible film extends over the opening and seals the opening. The side walls are configured to engage and hold the food product, each side wall being angularly ramped and extending downward and inward toward the bottom wall, and having at least one well which extends downwardly from the angularly upward extending side wall.

Abstract: The present invention contemplates a dual warming and moisturizing composition comprising a hydrous portion comprising water and an anhydrous portion comprising a zeolite a carrier and a suspending or dispersing agent, wherein the anhydrous portion and the hydrous portion are combined in use to provide warming and moisturizing effects without the addition of external water.

Abstract: An apparatus for preparing a pharmaceutical for transient application includes a tray having a sealed compartment, a vial of an ophthalmic formulation of mitomycin-C, a diluent carrier containing sterilized water, and a syringe that are all contained together in a single package. The component parts of the apparatus are used together to reconstitute the contents of the vial with the water in the diluent carrier, and then draw the reconstituted drug into the sealed compartment of the tray by a suction force produced by the syringe. In the tray compartment, the reconstituted drug is absorbed in an absorbent pad. The tray is opened to remove the pad and the absorbed drug from the tray compartment for use of the pad in transient application of the drug.

Abstract: Prevent invention is a storage mechanism, which allows storing the stuff, especially food stuff without mixing the smell, humidity and etc. of the food, and it comprises a preserving compartment (1), a compartment positioning base (7), which can rotate around the centre (10) where the said compartment is placed. Thus, various type of food stuff can be easily presented to the consumers by compartments or mechanisms that can rotate around their axis.

Abstract: An assembled container for cigarettes possesses an outer body portion that possesses a front wall, a back wall, a right side wall and a left side wall; with each wall outer surface being vertically extending, and generally curved when viewed from the top of the container. The container also possesses an associated outer lid portion. An inner sleeve is positioned within the outer body portion and connected at opposite inner faces of that outer body portion so as to provide a central, vertically extending region whereby the front wall of the outer body portion is connected to the back wall of the outer body portion. The assembled container has the minimum depth in the central, vertically extending region; and the maximum depth being located on each side of that region. The assembled container also has a width that is greater than the maximum depth. As such, the outer container possesses two vertically extending hollow regions or compartments (e.g.

Abstract: An air supply system for a vehicle air braking system includes an air dryer and a reservoir assembly including a downstream section and a purge reservoir. The downstream section may be a supply or service reservoir or a multi circuit pressure protection valve. A passage extends through the purge reservoir between the air dryer and the downstream section. A delivery valve is in the passage. A purge passageway is on the reservoir assembly between the air dryer and the delivery valve and in fluid communication with the passage. In one embodiment, the reservoir assembly is remote from the air dryer, and only one air line connects the air dryer and the reservoir assembly.

Abstract: A caddy for cleaning supplies including a pair of spaced apart compartments and attachments for attendant implements wherein the caddy may be detachable supported on the rim of an associated collection bin.

Abstract: A partially collapsible and partially expandable dunnage system is provided for use in a horizontal dispensing container. The dunnage comprises a plurality of cells for storing and transporting parts. The dunnage system includes at least two constant force springs secured to the dunnage. The dunnage system provides horizontal access to product inside the container in an ergonomically friendly zone so a worker need not bend over to remove or insert product from the cells.

Abstract: An escape hood, comprising a respirator, having an air filter suitable for filtering toxic air contaminants and positioning members to retain the respirator in a respiratory path of the user; an optical lens; a expanding member, permitting hood to expand from a compact storage configuration to a usage configuration; a sealing structure, around said air filter, for preserving said filter during storage; and an unsealing mechanism, adapted to allow a user to withdraw the escape hood from a storage vessel, wherein during withdrawal, said sealing structure is automatically unsealed. An escape hood system is also provided, comprising: an array of storage vessels, each vessel being adapted to receive a sealed escape hood; a retainer, for retaining a sealed escape hood within the vessel, wherein the escape hood is unsealed during withdrawal of the escape hood from a storage vessel; and an electronic sensor for determining an occupancy of a storage vessel.

Abstract: A battery chamber, in which a dry cell or a battery pack is selectively loaded, is provided in a corner of a digital camera. The battery pack is inserted through a loading gate of a side surface of the digital camera, and plural dry cells are inserted through a loading gate in a bottom surface thereof. Four holes are formed in the loading gate in the bottom surface, and the dry cells are inserted in the respective holes. The loading gate in the side surface has a large size according to a shape of the battery pack. In the battery chamber, contact segments for dry cells and contact segments for battery pack are respectively provided.

Abstract: A tool container has a first and second housing as well as a tool retainer. The first and second housings are rotatably coupled with the tool retainer. The first and second housings move from a closed position, surrounding the tool retainer prohibiting access to the tool retainer, to an open position, enabling access to the tool retainer. The tool retainer is independently rotatable with respect to the first and second housings in the open position. The tool retainer has at least one member to retain a tool on the tool retainer. The tool retainer has a compartment which is accessible when the first and second housings are in both said open and closed positions.

Abstract: An open-ended container for holding a liquid has sides, a horizontal lip at the open end, and at least one projection that extends above the lip, where the upper surface of the at least one projection is horizontal. When the container is inverted it is supported on a horizontal surface in a vertical position by the at least one projection and the lip does not contact the surface.

Abstract: A sample container for minimizing evaporation of a contained volume of sample includes a container housing, a repuncturable self-sealing membrane, and a collapsible sample bag. The container housing includes an open end and a hollow interior region. The repuncturable self-sealing membrane configured to self-seal after repeated punctures is engaged in the open end of the container housing and includes an exterior surface exposed to the external environment and an interior surface oriented toward the hollow interior region of the container housing. The collapsible sample bag includes a proximate end that is permanently attached to the interior surface of the repuncturable self-sealing membrane.

Abstract: A container for a volatile liquid in a liquid dispensing device comprises a body and a retention structure. The retention structure is mounted to a top portion of the container. A capillary member may extend from inside the container to an exterior of the container. In certain embodiments, the volatile liquid migrates along the capillary member to the exterior of the container where it is evaporated from the surface of the capillary member by forced airflow generated by a motorized fan mounted in the housing.

Abstract: An insulated container made of elastomeric, insulated material is provided having a body portion and an opening defining a first insulated container compartment to receive a drink container and at least one additional container compartment sharing a common wall with the first insulated container compartment to house miscellaneous items, including but not limited to, cigarettes, matches, and keys. In another embodiment a third container compartment is provided to also house additional miscellaneous items.

Abstract: Methods of promoting the sale of a laundry product containing a composition provided in at least two components, wherein the components are located within a multiple-compartment container, a first component located within a first compartment and a second located within a second compartment, whereby the method includes the step of orienting the product such that a multiple-compartment feature is visually observable from the front consumer vantage point. Such methods may also include labeling, advertising, displaying and/or arranging on a store shelf.

Abstract: A divided container system comprising a master tray having an interior portion and a peripheral top edge, at least one insertable sub-tray positionable within the interior portion of the master tray, wherein each sub-tray includes a peripheral top edge and an interior portion, and a lid for sealing both the master tray and the at least one insertable sub-tray. The lid comprises an upper surface, a lower surface, a plurality of sealing surfaces extending from the lower surface of the lid, wherein the sealing surfaces are arranged to abut with the peripheral top edge of the at least one insertable sub-tray to thereby seal the interior portion of the at least one insertable sub-tray from the interior portion of the master tray, and a peripheral sealing surface for sealable contact with the peripheral top edge of the master tray.

Abstract: A method of conducting a promotional contest by providing a portal that establishes a field for detecting the presence of a field-disturbing element, providing packages respectively having and lacking a concealed field-disturbing element, and distributing the packages randomly to different individuals who carry the packages past the portal so that a package with a field-disturbing element causes the portal to produce a signal indicating a winner of the contest. A can for beverages or the like having a field-disturbing element concealed thereon, for use in such a promotional contest. The element may be mounted in a peelable foil closure member covering an aperture in the can lid.

Abstract: An air reservoir for an air brake system is provided. The air reservoir includes a housing that has a first air chamber, a second air chamber, and a supply air chamber. A first valve is disposed between the supply air chamber and the first air chamber and is configured to allow air to flow from the supply air chamber to the first air chamber. A second valve is disposed between the supply air chamber and the second air chamber and is configured to allow air to flow from the supply air chamber to the second air chamber.

Abstract: A wear-resistant lining element for a wall exposed to wear, over which piece goods or particulate goods, such as crushed ore and crushed stone material, are intended to move in a transport direction, has compartments (2) which are adapted to receive the transported goods. The compartments (2) are upwardly open and defined by partition walls (3) which are made of an elastic material. Also a wear lining is described which is made of a number of wear-resistant lining elements.

Abstract: A container for liquids, particularly for analysis of biological liquids, comprising a main body which is constituted by a cylindrical chamber and by a plurality of cup-shaped parts for containing the liquids which protrude axially from the bottom of the chamber, an intermediate closure element which can be accommodated in the chamber and is in turn provided with tubular portions which can be inserted in the cup-shaped parts, and a sealing cover which can be coupled to the body.

Abstract: A soft drink cup with multi-compartments so that each person drinking from the same cup drinks from his own section without sharing his germs with anyone else. It is as if each person is drinking from his own separate cup.

Abstract: A panel bin comprising panel and one or more bins mounted on the panel. Each bin defines a compartment that may be used for storage and retrieval of articles. The panel defines locations for mounting a plurality of bins in a modular or grid-like arrangement. Each bin has side walls interconnected by a wall forming a front surface of the bin. However, each bin is formed with an open back, the bins mount on the panel so that part of the panel engages and closes the open back portion of the bin, thereby defining a complete compartment for receiving articles. Each bin has a cover hinged from the top of the bin and biased by a resilient member to remain open, so that the cover normally is displaced from the access opening of the bin while in use. The cover may be closed and latched to close the bin. The resilient member contacts but is not attached to the cover.

Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for stabilizing bicarbonate-based solutions for peritoneal dialysis or hemofiltration. The bicarbonate-based solutions of the present invention are formulated and stored in at least two parts—an alkaline bicarbonate concentrate and an acidic concentrate. The alkaline bicarbonate concentrate is adjusted to have a pH of about 8.6 to 10.0. The acidic concentrate is adjusted to have a stable, acidic pH ranging from about 1.0 to 3.0. Upon mixing, although some variation in the pH of the mixed bicarbonate solution exists, the inventors have discovered that with the appropriate selection of the parameters of the concentrates, the pH of the mixed solution is always within an acceptable physiological range.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an impermeable flexible multicompartment bag for medical use for sterile solutions, and to a method for the preparation of such bags. Impermeable flexible multicompartment bags for medical use for sterile solutions for perfusions, consisting of two welded sheets of a composite material wherein the sheets forming the inner wall of the bag consist of a polypropylene and are bonded to an outer layer of a thermoplastic polymer by means of a polyolefin layer, characterized in that the sheets facing the contents of the bags which are made of a homophase copolymer of propylene are immediately welded in the intercompartment region and in the peripheral region such that the weld forming the intercompartment region can be ruptured with a force in the range of from 10 to 30 N while the weld in the peripheral region cannot be ruptured.

Abstract: A portable novel trash receptacle which encourages children as well as adults to practice proper disposal ethics. The receptacle is small in size and can be stored in a convenient location such as beneath a vehicle seat, and also may include means for rewarding the user in a fun manner.

Abstract: An expandable organizer, such as an organizer for storing materials in a drawer, is disclosed. The organizer has two outside compartments and an inside compartment. The outside compartments are divided into a plurality of sub-compartments for storing a plurality of articles. The inside compartment is positioned between the two outside compartments, and retains the outside compartments.

Abstract: A depository for waste articles includes a chamber for storing waste articles and a control unit for determining a characteristic of a waste article presented to the depository for storage in the chamber.

Abstract: A unitary construction of three bottles containing fluids typically brushed onto fingernails in which the center bottle has opposite sides bounding a V-shaped bottom to promote gravity flow to a level facilitating brush removal of the fluid, and left and right bottles are respectively attached to the central bottle opposite sides to form a support which holds the unitary construction erect to achieve the gravity flow in the center bottle.

Abstract: In a process for making a multi-chambered container that is lightweight, relatively inexpensive to produce, and that requires less external reinforcement against flexure than conventional multi-chambered containers do, a parison is heated and inflated to form the container. Further, first and second pinched-in areas are fashioned in the sidewall of the container. The first pinched-in area includes first and second wall portions that extend inwardly toward an interior of the main body of the container, and a first end wall portion connecting the first and second wall portions. The second pinched-in area includes third and fourth wall portions that extend inwardly toward an interior of the main body, and a second end wall portion connecting the third and fourth wall portions.

Abstract: A prefabricated medical implant made of polymeric material having increased wear resistance without substantially changing its ductility and other physical properties is described. The implant is formed by a method including the steps of heating a sealed, packaged, prefabricated implant, having a reduced oxygen atmosphere, to an elevated temperature below its annealing point at a predetermined rate and held at that temperature for a predetermined time. After this time the packaged implant, while being maintained in a predetermined temperature range, is irradiated with a predetermined amount of gamma radiation. After irradiation, the implant is permitted to cool at a predetermined rate. Thermal conductive and thermal insulation containers are also provided for holding the packaged implants during the process.

Abstract: In a plastic fuel tank comprising a main body having a laminated structure including a layer made of gasoline barrier material and an outer layer made of common plastic material, and a component part adapted to be secured in a hole formed in the tank main body, the component part includes at least a part made of weldable plastic material and welded to a part of the tank main body made of common plastic material, and a part made of gasoline barrier material and extending across said component part so as to separate the interior and exterior of the tank main body from each other. The two parts of the component part may be permanently integral to each other or may be detachably attached to each other. Thus, the welding strength can be ensured while the permeation of HC through the part made of the common plastic material can be avoided.

Abstract: A flexible, three-dimensional container is made by a prescribed vacuum-molding and heat sealing process. The container possesses a precise, defined geometry before and during use. The container is formed from first and second walls. The first wall has a planar area and a vacuum-molded cavity area drawn out of the plane of the planar area into a predefined three-dimensional geometry. A second wall overlies the first wall to close the cavity area and thereby forms an interior compartment. A thermal seal joins the two walls together. The seal is formed by heating the second wall and the first wall in the planar area, while assuring that the cavity area of the first wall is not subject to heating and possible deformation of its precise vacuum-molded geometry.

Abstract: A plastic container that has more than one chamber and that is constructed so as to be stiffer than conventional molded multi-chambered containers includes a bottom wall, a neck, and a main body that has defined therein a first pinched-in area and a second pinched-in area that extends inwardly toward and is joined to the first pinched-in area so as to define separate compartments. The first end wall portion is laterally offset from the second end wall portion, so that the flexibility of the main body about the joint of the first and second wall portions is minimized. As a result, the container is less likely to need supplemental reinforcement against flexure.

Abstract: A portable cold pack for cold storage and transporting of medicinal vials placed on a holder. The cold pack has a hollow, thin-walled housing and a base having a socket depression therein for receiving the holder. The housing and the base define an interior storage space around the holder. The hollow walls of the housing contain therein refreezable liquid for providing cooling energy. The socket depression orients the holder in the storage space in a close relationship to the interior surface of the hollow, thin-walled housing so as to efficiently cool the medicine within the vials. A closure assembly allows repeated access to the holder within the storage space.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a multi-layer lidding film and a package with the lidding film heat-sealed thereto as a cover. The multi-layer film comprises: 1) a support layer, such as polyester, 2) a non-crosslinked amorphous acrylic interface layer, and 3) an outer copolyester heat seal layer. The acrylic interface layer advantageously limits the peel strength of the heat seal, making it easy for consumers to open the lidded package while still provides heat seal reliability and allowing the film to be heat-sealed to the package.

Abstract: A microwavable single-serving meal container comprising a microwavable meal tray containing a food product; and a microwavable polyurethane foam shell having a shape adapted to substantially conform to the shape of the meal tray, said foam shell enveloping the meal tray and thus the food product during microwaving of the food product to thereby retain microwave induced heat.

Abstract: A tool box includes a body and a cover pivotally connected to the body which has a bottom with a peripheral wall extending therefrom which has two openings defined in two opposite sides thereof. The peripheral wall has two shoulder portions respectively formed in a front inner side and a rear inner side thereof, a separating ridge connecting between the two shoulder portions. The bottom has two slots defined therein and separated by the separating ridge. Two drawers are respectively and retractably received in the body via the two openings, each of the two drawers having a protrusion extending from an underside thereof so as to be movably received in the slot corresponding thereto. A plate member is disposed onto the two shoulder portions and has a plurality of cavities defined therein.

Abstract: A waste receptacle which features structure that permits changeable installation of display art items, as well as the display of embedded or removable three-dimensional items.

Abstract: An article adapted for holding a liquid sample for quantification of biological material in the liquid sample. The article includes a bag having an upper surface sheet and a lower surface sheet enclosing a volume therebetween. The bag has an upper opening through which the liquid sample can be poured into the volume in the bag. The bag also has a plurality of partitions configured to separate one or more portions of adequate sample in the bag. Also provided is a passage through which a liquid sample can be distributed throughout the volume in the bag. The bag is made of material which can be caused to form discreet non-permeable compartments for holding separate aliquots of the liquid sample.

Abstract: A box disposed in a car trunk includes a bottom, two opposite first walls and two opposite second walls, the bottom having at least one slit defined therein, each of two first walls having a protrusion extending from an inner peripheral surface thereof and the protrusion having a first hole defined in a distal end thereof for a first separate board pivotally engaged between the two protrusions wherein the first separate board is positioned by inserting an inserting plate extending from an lower edge of the first separate board into the slit, each of the first walls and the second walls having a flange extending transversely from an upper edge thereof and a first position hole defined in the second walls near the flange and a second position hole defined in the flange corresponding the first position hole, a sliding member disposed to each of two ends of the first separate board and engaged with the second position hole via the first position hole, at least one second separate board disposed between the second

Abstract: An above ground storage container assembly comprises a steel tank for volatile liquid housed within a concrete vault. The walls of the vault are spaced from the tank to provide an air envelop around the tank. The air envelop is vented to prevent the tank from rusting or corroding. Lifting bars are anchored in the vault so that the entire assembly may be raised. A spill trap surrounds the fill opening from the tank and also surrounds a drain hole with removable plug.

Abstract: An article adapted for holding a liquid sample for quantification of biological material in the liquid sample. The article includes a bag having an upper surface sheet and a lower surface sheet enclosing a volume therebetween. The bag has an upper opening through which the liquid sample can be poured into the volume in the bag. The bag also has a plurality of partitions configured to separate one or more portions of adequate sample in the bag. Also provided is a passage through which a liquid sample can be distributed throughout the volume in the bag. The bag is made of material which can be caused to form discreet non-permeable compartments for holding separate aliquots of the liquid sample.

Abstract: In a portable container having a receptacle adapted to receive liquid, the receptacle having an opening on the upper surface of the container for both receiving and discharging liquid. In the preferred embodiment, the portable container also has a second set of receptacles adapted to receive powders, each receptacle extending between the upper and lower surfaces of the container, having an opening on the lower surface for receiving the powders and an opening on the upper surface for discharging the powders.

Abstract: A peninsula which extends outwardly from a wall of a container for receiving and supporting a fluid-dispensing pump thereon for dispensing liquid in the container. The peninsula has a pump mounting platform surface that is elevated above ground level and set back from an outer edge of the peninsula for preventing another object from colliding with the pump. An upraised curb, which includes a pair of outwardly extending walls and an interconnecting rear wall, borders the sides and rear of the platform surface to shield and support the pump. The peninsula has a sump basin in the platform surface that is positioned underneath the pump for collecting leaking fluid from the pump and associated piping and containing the fluid in an environmentally safe manner.

Abstract: A truck bed divider system for placement within the bed of a truck includes at least one primary divider and at least one secondary divider. The primary dividers include brackets at each end that provide a frictional fit against the interior side of the walls of the bed of the truck. By a slotted interrelationship, the primary dividers are situated within the bed at their preferred positions and are thereafter adjusted by extending the brackets outward relative to the divider body to their maximum extent whereby they are pressed against the side of the bed and held thereto by tension, thus eliminating the need for fasteners. The secondary dividers are provided with hooks at their ends and are interfittable between the primary dividers by being hooked into slots perpendicularly defined in the body of the primary dividers. Both primary and secondary dividers are preferably provided with shelf extensions for the placement of shelves thereupon.