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 stackable, modular, and decorative bowl assembly. More particularly, the present invention is a tower or vertical pole which houses cylindrical containers of various sizes, shapes, and colors. In one mode of production, the bowl assembly is a floor-to-ceiling arrangement, while in an alternate embodiment, the bowl assembly is a countertop-to-ceiling arrangement. In either instance, several plastic bowls are attached to the vertical support, with the pole running through the center of the bowls, in the preferred mode. As such, each bowl may hold numerous small items to conserve space, or may hold decorative items such as plants and flowers. In total, the assembly forms an aesthetically pleasing and space-conscious display for many areas, including the home or office.

Abstract: A revolveable laundry hamper for individually storing laundry in a plurality of chambers into which garments and items requiring laundering can be separated according to wash cycle required. The laundry hamper consists of a box-like structure having four side doors with fasteners on each door and the underside of the structure to hold a laundry bag open. The entire structure is mounted on a turntable to be rotated to select the appropriate laundry bag for the item to be washed.

Abstract: A cup carrier is described which has an integrally formed body portion having a base, walls and four cup-holding openings, wherein two of the cup holding openings define a first pair and two cup holding openings define a second pair, and the first pair of cup holding openings is provided at a first level relative to the base, and the second pair of openings is provided at a second level from the base which is higher from the base than the first level. The openings in one pair of the cup holding openings can be differently sized than the cup holding openings in the other pair to accommodate different sizes of drink cups.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing system comprises a container in a generally rectilinear configuration with a plurality of fluid receiving zones are provided within the walls. At least one suction cup has a mounting portion coupled to the rear wall of the container and a suction portion to facilitate a holding suction force upon the pressing of the suction cup onto a flat surface. A top wall has side edges coupled to the top edges of the front, rear and side walls and with coupling regions above the fluid receiving zones. A plurality of container caps with internal female coupling regions allow the cap to be removably received and held-on the container. Cap links have a first end coupled to the caps and a second end coupled to the container.

Abstract: A tray assembly for conveying food to and from a cooking site utilizes first and second covers wherein each cover has a cup-shaped form and a peripheral edge which extends around the cup-shaped form of the first cover, and further utilizes an intermediate section positionable between the first and second covers. The intermediate section provides two opposite tray surfaces against which food can be placed for conveying purposes and has a boundary edge section, and the boundary edge section cooperates with the peripheral edges of the first and second covers so that the first and second covers can be placed in snug-fitting relationship with the intermediate section along the boundary edge section thereof. Therefore, when any residue or fluid which may be left from or flow from uncooked food carried upon one of the tray surfaces of the intermediate section to the cooking site is isolated from the other tray surface of the intermediate section.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for retaining file folders and drawing sheets, including a file folder retaining tray portion having a tray portion forward end and a tray portion rearward end; and a coiled drawing sheet retaining portion joined to the tray portion, the drawing sheet retaining portion including several drawing retaining tubes and tube support means. The coiled drawing sheet retaining portion preferably is joined to and rises from the tray portion rearward end. The tray portion and the drawing sheet retaining portion preferably include two parallel and laterally spaced apart side panels which are substantially L-shaped and have side panel lower ends, and side panel forward ends and side panel rearward ends, the side panels defining tray portion and sheet retaining portion side walls; a bottom wall interconnecting the side panel lower ends; a forward wall interconnecting the side panel forward ends; and a rearward wall interconnecting the side panel reward ends.

Abstract: A beverage container includes a container body having a shape substantially similar to a conical frustum and having a storage area defined by a side wall and a bottom wall. The container body also includes an open end for receiving a fluid for being contained within the storage area. The beverage container further includes a chamber defined by a chamber wall provided in cooperative arrangement with the side wall of the container such that the chamber protrudes into the storage area. The side wall of the container body also forms an opening for the chamber. A cover hinged to a bottom portion of the container includes interlocking portions for connection with corresponding interlocking portions on the container when the cover is closed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a storage pod for storing equipment and parts for use in underground mining operations, said storage pod being self supporting and removable from a transport or operational vehicle whereupon said pod is carried in use, said pod comprising a generally rectilinear body which forms an open topped upper compartment having a front wall, a rear wall, side walls and a floor, and a lower compartment located below said floor, said lower compartment being divided into a series of elongated storage slots, said slots being accessible from the front and/or rear of the pod. The invention also provides an underground mining machine in assembly with a pod of the type described above, the vehicle and pod having cooperating locking formations thereon for releasably locking the pod the vehicle for the duration of a mining operation and adapted to allow removal of the pod from the vehicle and replacement thereof with another pod as and when required in use.

Abstract: A storage box comprises a rectangular bottom, a rear wall, a front wall, a first end wall closing one end of said box, a second end wall hinged to one of the front and rear walls for opening and closing the other end of the box and a cover hinged to the rear wall for opening and closing the box at the top, the box being dimensioned to permit a lawnmower or the like to be run into said box through the end with the hinged end wall swung open and then stored within the box with the hinged end and the cover closed.

Abstract: A container for sorting and storing items to be laundered is described. The container comprises two lower compartments for storing bulkier items and two inner compartments arranged to pivot within the container from a position wherein the inner compartment(s) are within the container to an outward position wherein the inner compartment(s) are outward of the container. Furthermore, the inner compartments are arranged to accept one or more rigid inserts therein. In operation, items to be laundered together are deposited into the desired rigid insert(s). When laundry day arrives, the rigid insert(s) are removed from the inner compartment(s) of the container and emptied directly into the washing machine. As the items to be laundered have already been sorted, the time and effort required to do the laundry is significantly decreased.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser having a container, a cap for the container, and a dispenser valve for the container, the container being a one piece molded item having a front, a back, a left side, a right side and a bottom, with each of the sides having an outer wall and an inner wall, with the inner walls, the front, the back and the bottom forming the container with an open top, with the cap mounted on the container at the open top, and with the front of the container having an opening for receiving the dispenser valve and a second opening for receiving an inspection window. A sanitary napkin and tampon disposal container.

Abstract: The mud pan of this invention includes the usual trough, with a bottom wall, parallel end walls and side walls diverging upwardly from the bottom wall, and a waste receptacle comprising an outer wall that extends in diverging relation from one side wall of the trough. The worker is thus enabled to easily and efficiently dispose of dirty mud by scraping a putty knife with dirty mud against the outer wall of the waste receptacle instead of creating a mess by slinging the dirty mud on the floor. The contents of a filled waste receptacle will be periodically dumped at a suitable location, such as a nearby barrel.

Abstract: A container for swimming pool maintenance accessories includes a generally rectangular bottom panel having opposing sides and opposing ends; a pair of generally rectangular opposing side panels extending upwardly from the respective sides of the bottom panel; and a pair of generally rectangular opposing end panels extending upwardly from the ends of the bottom panel. The side panels and end panels preferably have upper portions defining a generally rectangular first access opening. Each of the end panels includes upper portions defining a notch to receive an elongate swimming pool maintenance accessory, such as an extensible pole. In addition, the container preferably includes a shelf panel positioned in spaced relation from the bottom panel and from the first access opening to define respective lower and upper storage compartments for pool maintenance accessories. One of the side panels preferably has a second access opening therein communicating with the lower storage compartment.

Abstract: It is described a vacuum stabilizing device comprising a holder (100) impermeable to gases, in the form of a box open at its upper end, with edges folded and prolonged outwards to form a peripheral "wing" (104); a getter material (110) in the lower part of holder (100) inside a lower volume (II) defined by the bottom of the holder and by a lower septum (120), permeable to gases; a dryer material (130) is an upper volume (I) defined by said septum (120) and by a second upper septum (140) permeable to gases. A film (150) of a material impermeable to gases is hermetically fixed to the external part of wing (104), as to seal the whole device. A few methods for producing the device are also described.

Abstract: A portable cooler 10 includes an insulated body 12 presenting an interior space and an open top, and an insulated cover 14 for closing off the body. A storage compartment 16 extends through an opening 26 in the side wall 20 of the body into the interior space, and includes top, bottom and side walls 28, 30, 32 that are spaced from the bottom and side walls 18, 20 of the body and exposed to the interior space to define a dry cell within the storage compartment. An insulated compartment cover 36 closes off the opening in the side wall of the body and is movable relative to the body to provide access to the dry cell so that articles to be stored in the cooler can be isolated from the ice and water that is retained in the interior space of the cooler body.

Abstract: The invention concerns a container for conserving different solids and/or liquids, especially foodstuffs, for example chocolate bars, peanuts or the like, and/or beverages, and for delivering these via an accordingly provided opening, having a main chamber and at least an additional chamber and/or at least a recess, whereby the main chamber and the at least one additional chamber and/or the least one recess are separated from each other by a wall or the like partition wall for avoiding a mutual contact of the different solids and/or liquids kept in the container.

Abstract: A beverage and food holder to be supported around the neck of the user and hang adjacent the chest of the user and having a sliding drawer member for receiving food, an adjustable sliding cup holder for detachably holding a variety of sizes of beverage cups and a clip means for retaining material such as a sports program.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming a unitary container to hold a drinking cup at the bottom end of the container and to hold food in the upper portion of the container. The container is generally a frusto-conical shaped structure such that a person can have one hand unoccupied while the other hand holds the container which retains both the drinking cup and the food therein.

Abstract: A health care product container having a generally rectangular cross section and closed at one end by a bottom wall molded integrally with the container vessel. The other end is provided with a filling opening which corresponds to the cross section of the container, and which is closed by a closing part. The container has an internal partition integral with the container vessel, parallel with one of its side walls, and dividing the container into first and second compartments. Each compartment is closed at one end by said bottom wall and being open at its other end. The closing part is so designed that it sealingly closes the first compartment at its one end, but leaves access to the second compartment, the sealed compartment being a product containing compartment provided with a dispensing opening closable by a stopper. The second compartment is closed by a lid hinged to the closure part or to the vessel.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus designed to be used for enriching specific cell types from cell mixtures. The apparatus includes a centrifugable device that includes a constriction defining a lower region and a defined cell separation medium. The constriction prevents mixing between the upper and lower portions of the device. Also disclosed are methods that use precisely defined cell separation media to isolate specific cells from cell mixtures, including CD34.sup.+ hematopoietic progenitor cells from blood or bone marrow, nucleated fetal cells from maternal blood, specific tumor cells, dendritic cells, natural killer cells, and natural suppressor cells from various body fluids, and for enrichment or depletion of T cell lymphocytes. Also disclosed is a density adjusted cell separation technique used to augment the above apparatus and enrichment methods. The apparatus and enrichment methods are useful in various diagnostic and therapeutic regimens.

Abstract: A ladder caddy (10) for a stepladder (12) comprising a container (14) for storing articles therein. A structure (16) is for retaining the container (14) in a removable manner to an upper back portion of the stepladder (12), so that a person (18) standing on and about the stepladder (12) can retrieve the articles from the container (14).

Abstract: A reusable molded plastic container, FIG. 2, which is conveniently shaped for storage and transportation of materials used with a charcoal dependent cooker such as a barbecue, smoker or grill. The container has cover 17f, 17b and 25 which open and close and protect its contents from external elements such as moisture. It also has a handle 20 for carrying and holding while pouring the contents, along with the rear leg 31b which is shaped for gripping while pouring. The container has multiple compartments for containing materials used with out door cooking and these compartments are conformed to resist external elements which may effect the usefulness of the contents. This container is also fitted with latch/lock mechanisms 16f-15f, 16b-15b, 29-26, which hold the covers closed and can be locked by the user if chosen.

Abstract: An attachment to the top of a softdrink cup typically used in fast food restaurants and snack bars. Conal container attachment (1) and locking device (2) come together to attach to the top of the drinking cup. In effect the cup attachment creates a space to hold a snacking food like popcorn or french fries on top of the cup. Accordingly, one can use one instead of two hands to carry both items at once.

Abstract: Containers including bottles of either cylindrical, rectangular or other geometric or sculptural form having at least one selected area of a sidewall thereof providing a depression or indentation to receive at least one article; solid, liquid, granular or other material therein. After placement of such article in this area, the article may be retained therein through adhesives or other adherents or the area may simply be overlayed with a covering film to retain the article. The covering film may simply cover this particular area and preferably would be clear over the area to allow viewing of the article or may include labelling materials which substantially surround the container with a clear area maintained over the indented or depressed area and similarly, the container may be silk screened or otherwise decorated with clear covering film being limited to the depressed or indented area.

Abstract: A box includes an elongated surrounding wall and a plurality of trays. The surrounding wall has a plurality of interconnected vertical wall sections and two distal ends. Each of the vertical wall sections has an inner wall surface. Every two adjacent vertical wall sections are pivotally interconnected along a vertically extending fold line. The surrounding wall is movable between a folded position, wherein the vertical wall sections cooperatively confine an enclosure, and an unfolded position, wherein the distal ends are spaced apart from each other. Each of the trays has a periphery secured to the inner wall surface of a respective one of the vertical wall sections. The trays are superimposed and are disposed in the enclosure when the surrounding wall is in the folded position.

Abstract: A container is arranged with a central core support, with the core support having radially displaced vanes fixedly mounted relative to a central spine, wherein each vane fixedly mounts a floor and array of divider walls. The core support is mounted between front and rear walls, with the rear wall hingedly mounting a lid over each array of divider walls.

Abstract: A disk container includes a main body having an insertion opening formed in a front portion thereof for inserting an article into the main body, and a top member attached to a top portion of the main body, the top member being adapted for performing a specified auxiliary function, such as disk stand, tray, pen stand.

Abstract: A recycling container is provided with an outer container formed with a flase bottom for supporting four inner containers for respectively receiving three different recyclables and the regular garbage of a family's refuse. The inner containers, which are of different sizes, have shapes complementary to the outer container and each other to make for a compact arrangement. Below the false bottom, the outer container houses a drawer of dimensions adequate to hold the family's newspapers received between pickup collections. Of course, the recycling container is sized so as to hold the different elements of the family's refuse between collections. The largest of the inner containers may be essentially a semi-cylinder to contain the regular garbage. A cover having two portions pivotally interconnected by a life hinge, may be placed on the outer container so that one portion overlies the inner container that is a semi-cylinder and the other portion overlies the other three inner containers.

Abstract: A container for storing slices of pizza therein, comprising a main container housing having an interior storage compartment structured and configured to conform with the shape of a standard slice of pizza. The container housing includes an open end adapted to receive at least one slice of pizza therethrough for containment within the storage compartment. A removable cap is structured to fit over the open end in covering, sealed relation to the storage compartment and is secured thereto by protruding knobs on the cap which snap into slots formed in opposite sides of the container housing. A surrounding outer lip formed on the upper peripheral edge of the container facilitates vertical stacking of several containers.

Abstract: A compartmentalized trash container having separate compartments for the storing of different kinds of recyclable and non-recyclable trash. The compartmentalized trash container having compartments accessable by slidable draws to permit the introduction and removal of different kinds of trash, and having other compartments accessible through pivotable doors to permit the introduction of other kinds of trash. The container interior being divided into a plurality of separate compartments including at least one upper compartment and at least one lower compartment, each compartment being dimensioned to receive and store therein a preselected kind of trash. Each compartment being individually accessable independently of the others to enable trash to be transferred into and out of the compartment.