Abstract: A mechanised container for use in a robotic storage and picking system is described. The container includes a base openable to deposit at least one item from the container in to a further container positioned by a load handling device beneath the first container. Each item can be stored in such mechanised containers in stacks within a robotic storage and picking system.

Abstract: A mechanised container for use in a robotic storage and picking system is described. The container includes a base openable to deposit at least one item from the container in to a further container positioned by a load handling device beneath the first container. Each item can be stored in such mechanised containers in stacks within a robotic storage and picking system.

Abstract: The current invention relates to a bin used in combination with a liner for various purposes, including but not limited to the disposal of trash and the collection of recycled material. The bin having an exterior surface, an interior surface, a body, a closed bottom end, an open top end, and an interior chamber. The bin including at least a slideable top portion allowing for the top opening of the bin to be adjusted in periphery thereby enabling liners of various sizes to be secured in the interior chamber of the bin. In addition, a bin including an adjustable bin lid member within a bin lid enabling liners of various sizes to be secured in the interior chamber of the bin. Furthermore, a bin including a vertical moving floor plate within the interior chamber of the bin for supporting liners of various lengths.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a pair of side covers, a finger receiving portion, a connection member, and a fitting member. One of the pair of side covers defines one of right and left outer side-surfaces of the image forming apparatus and the other defines the other of the right and left outer side-surfaces of the image forming apparatus. The finger receiving portion is inwardly recessed in each of the side covers with respect to a right-left direction and comprises an upper wall that has an insertion opening penetrating through the upper wall with respect to an top-bottom direction. The connection member is configured to connect the side covers with each other. The fitting member is a separate part from the connection member and is fitted to each of the finger receiving portions from an inner side of each of the side covers. The fitting member comprises a protrusion that protrudes downward therefrom.

Abstract: A beverage can (1) having a base (10) defining a re-entrant bead (17) in which a resilient disc (50) is held captive. The maximum dimension of the disc (50) is designed to be larger than the internal diameter of the re-entrant bead (17) and thus, when the resilient disc (50) is fitted into the re-entrant bead (17), the disc (50) adopts a concave, domed shape. The degree of doming can accommodate any variance between the dimensions of the disc (50) and that of the reformed base (10) of the can (1). One or more drainage ports may be provided on the periphery of the resilient disc (50) so that any liquid trapped between the surfaces of the base (10) and the resilient disc (50) may drain.

Abstract: Pursuant to some embodiments, a container system includes a container housing having a bottom and a plurality of integrally connected walls, the bottom and walls having an interior face defining an interior holding area of the container housing and an outwardly facing exterior face; and a container cover coupled to the exterior face of at least one of the plurality of walls, the container cover having a bottom wall, pair of opposing sidewalls, and a face panel integrally connected to the bottom wall and sidewalls of the container cover; and an interior surface of the face panel opposite and spaced apart from the exterior face of the at least one of the plurality of walls, the interior surface of the face panel and the exterior face of the at least one of the plurality of walls defining a void therebetween.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a bottle assembly is presented including forming/constructing a body portion having a single dividing wall extending therein and forming/constructing a first chamber for holding a first liquid, the first chamber configured to connect to a first orifice. The method also includes forming/constructing a second chamber for holding a second liquid, the second chamber configured to (i) connect to a second orifice and (ii) continuously abut the first chamber via the single dividing wall being fixed relative to the first and second chambers. The method also includes forming/constructing a weight distribution mechanism configured to be placed entirely within the body portion of the bottle assembly for counterbalancing the first liquid against the second liquid, the weight distribution mechanism traveling, in its entirety, in a substantially semi-circular direction.

Abstract: A tank for holding liquid having internal partitions. The partitions have enlarged bottom ends fillable with liquid and restable on the bottom wall of the tank to limit sideways movement of the partitions. The partitions are mounted to the tank only above the liquid within the tank by a channel that loosely receives the top ends of the partition.

Abstract: A container for snus is disclosed. It comprises two portions that together define a resealable compartment for holding snus, wherein the two portions are attachable to each other by non-permanent reusable adhesive to close the compartment.

Abstract: A collapsible container assembly comprising a folding container having at least four walls, with the at least four walls being pivotable relative to each other to allow the folding container to collapse in a parallelogram motion, and an inside cellular structure connected to the at least four walls. The cellular structure comprises a plurality of interconnected panels forming a plurality of cells, with the panels being formed of soft, deformable material. The folding container can be folded with the inside cellular structure therein such that the collapsible container assembly will be substantially flat when the folding container is moved to a collapsed position.

Abstract: An organizer is provided. In one form, the organizer includes a storage container and at least one divider. The storage container has at least one outer wall and an opening defining an interior space. The at least one divider is sized to fit within the interior space. The at least one divider has a peripheral wall defining a storage space. An upper portion of the peripheral wall defines a divider opening. The at least one divider further includes at least one handle located adjacent the divider opening and extending inwardly towards the storage space.

Abstract: A laundry-sorting hamper device including a top portion disposed atop a bottom portion, the top portion including a plurality of horizontally-aligned top-loading box compartments, each of said plurality of compartments including an open top, an access door hingedly disposed upon a front side proximal to a closed bottom side, and a color-code bar disposed on the front side, wherein laundry is presorted between the plurality of compartments, and easily retrievable therefrom into a plurality of baskets, each of the plurality of baskets storable in the bottom portion, each basket underlying each compartment. The present laundry-sorting hamper device further includes an alternative embodiment for use in tight spaces, wherein the plurality of compartments are stacked atop each other, each of the plurality of compartments having an accepting window disposed in the front side through which laundry is inserted into each compartment.

Abstract: A beverage can (1) having a base (10) defining a re-entrant bead (17) in which a resilient disc (50) is held captive. The maximum dimension of the disc (50) is designed to be larger than the internal diameter of the re-entrant bead (17) and thus, when the resilient disc (50) is fitted into the re-entrant bead (17), the disc (50) adopts a concave, domed shape. The degree of doming can accommodate any variance between the dimensions of the disc (50) and that of the reformed base (10) of the can (1). One or more drainage ports may be provided on the periphery of the resilient disc (50) so that any liquid trapped between the surfaces of the base (10) and the resilient disc (50) may drain.

Abstract: A container incorporating an integral roller surface for use with a roller-type liquid applicator. The roller surface may be movable from a first, operational position to a second, access position. The floor of the container may be sloped so that a well forms at a particular location, e.g., at or near one end of the container. The roller surface preferably provides access to the well during use. When the roller surface is moved to the second, access position, the sloped floor of the container may provide a second roller surface.

Abstract: One embodiment includes a package system containing a main container with a smaller container nested in it. The smaller container is filled with a secondary food item designed to be mixed into the primary food item. The smaller container is placed within the main container. The area of the main container not occupied by the smaller container includes a main food item. Both containers are sealed with one film. Before consumption, a consumer will place the package in a microwave to heat. Once heated, the smaller container is removed from the main container, creating space in the main container previously occupied by the smaller container. The main food item in the main container will re-position creating space between the top of the main food item to the edge of the main container. The secondary item can be added into the main container without overflowing out of the main container.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a vehicle console and a latching system for a vehicle console with dual latch differentiation. The latching system comprises at least one lid pivotally attached to the console to move between a closed position and an open position relative to the opening. First and second latches are mounted to the lid. The first latch is configured to detach the lid from the first coupling to permit the lid to move to the open position while still attached to the secondary compartment, thereby exposing the primary compartment. The second latch is configured to detach the lid from both the first coupling and second coupling to permit the lid to move to the open position, detached from the secondary compartment. The first and second latches each comprise a hand engageable contact surface and the contact surface of one of the first and second latches comprises a tactile differentiator.

Abstract: The purpose of the thermos, the subject of the invention, is to hold two different liquids, which are needed to hold their temperatures, without mixing them in separate parts by developing a usage system which the existing thermoses don't have. Another purpose is to pour the liquids without mixing them when they are needed to be poured. Said product is configured as a modular set which has thermoses with different volumes. Because main cap system is adaptable to main bodies with different sizes, thermoses with different volumes can be formed.

Abstract: A box assembly includes a box unit having a box body, and a plurality of spaced apart limiting members. The box body is formed with a plurality of spaced apart positioning elements, and defines an inner space therein. The limiting members are disposed in the inner space, and are connected detachably and respectively to the positioning elements so as to be adapted to limit at least one panel thereamong.

Abstract: Adjustable volume cups and methods for use are disclosed. Cups of various embodiments may have a series of removable inserts or a moveable bottom member allowing the containable volume to be adjusted.

Abstract: A travel mug that protects the user from beverage leaks has an outer sidewall with a top rim that defines an open mouth from which a beverage can be consumed, an inner sidewall having an open top end for receiving a lid for closing the open top end, and a fluid reservoir between the outer sidewall and the inner sidewall, the fluid reservoir having a bottom surface that is spaced beneath the open top end of the inner sidewall.

Abstract: The invention includes a system and method for cooling a plurality of containers. Preferably, the apparatus and method comprise a plurality of compartments operable to receive and retain the plurality of containers. Further, a liner is provided that is in operative engagement with at least two of the compartments. The liner is provided with chemicals that cause an endothermic reaction to cool the compartments when the chemicals are activated.

Abstract: The present invention is a reusable container for a golf car component having a body operably associated with at least one bottom and top support member, wherein said at least one bottom and top support member is adapted to receive a bottom and top dunnage piece respectively, said bottom and top dunnage pieces having contact surfaces to engage and retain a golf car component respectively. The body includes a base portion, opposing sidewall portions, and a back portion. The at least one bottom support member is operably connected to the base portion of the body and the at least one top support member is operably connected to the back portion of the body. A plurality of recesses and profiles formed in the bottom and top dunnage pieces respectively provides contact surfaces adapted for nestably receiving and separating a plurality of a golf car component.

Abstract: A method of maintaining, tracking and identifying the integrity of a disposable specimen container comprising the steps of: writing to an RFID device attached to an individual specimen vial information including the date and a unique identification of the vial; putting sample in the specimen vial; writing to the RFID device attached to the specimen vial information including the time and the day; storing the vial in an environment to maintain its integrity; sending the vial to a laboratory for analysis; inventorying the vials by scanning the RFID attached to the individual vials; and separating the RFID device from the vial so that the RFID device may be re-used.

Abstract: A school supply station for storing classroom items includes an annular inner wall that defines an interior bin receiving area, an annular outer wall spaced radially outward from and connected to the inner annular wall by a series of bottom walls, and a plurality of divider walls oriented transverse to and extending between the inner wall and outer wall, thereby forming a series of compartments. A bin is removably disposed in the bin receiving area.

Abstract: The invention relates to devices, devices for arraying biomolecules, including cells, methods for arraying biomolecules, assays for monitoring cellular movement, and systems for monitoring cellular movement.

Abstract: A surgical kit is provided for a “pull” percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) procedure. The kit includes offset planar surfaces and at least one article recess defined in the planar surfaces. The recesses are adapted to hold at least one article used in performing a “pull” PEG procedure.

Abstract: A surgical kit is provided for a “push” percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) procedure. The kit includes offset planar surfaces and at least one article recess defined in the planar surfaces. The recesses are adapted to hold at least one article used in performing a “push” PEG procedure.

Abstract: A surgical kit, for example a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy kit, includes a tray having a plurality of recesses formed therein for receiving surgical implements. A substantially rigid accessory item container is received in a container recess defined in the tray. The container is removable from the tray and includes a base member and a lid. A securing device may be configured between the base member and the lid so that the container is reclosable.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a paint box (1) with replaceable color pans (6), having at the bottom of the paint box (1) a holding rail (4) which engages in a downwardly open groove (17) formed on the underside of a protruding rim (15) of the color pans (6), said rail forming a swivel bearing with a swivel axis parallel to the box bottom (2). The groove (17) has a cross section widening in downward direction and the color pans (6) rest loosely on the holding rail (4). Furthermore, on the side of the holding rail (4) close to the color pans (6) provision is made for holding elements (7, 8) extending up from the box bottom (2) and enabling the individual color pans (6) to be securely fixed by frictional engagement with the box bottom (2). Provision is made for a respective push-button (16) on the protruding rim (15) of the color pans (6) on the side of the holding rail (4) remote from the color pans (6).

Abstract: This patent is about some devices to carry out the first detachment of a dividing wall which is in coupling into the suitable seats of reservoir containers and in particular of buckets-for cleaning. In the case of this patent, the means consist of two knee levers whose fulcrum is applied into the lifting expansions carried out in correspondence to the sides of the free higher edge of the dividing wall.

Abstract: A container for vending single servings of beverages and snack foods, includes a liquid-impermeable wall providing a compartment for the beverage. An inside section of the wall defines a recess isolated from the compartment and open to the container exterior at the bottom. Near the upper end of the recess, the inside wall diameter is decreased in steps, to frictionally engage a leading edge region of a snack-food cartridge or other product inserted into the recess. A pull tab between the cartridge and the recess is accessible to remove the cartridge. Alternatively, a cartridge wrapper can be shaped to provide a pull tab component. The preferred snack-food cartridge includes a compliant thin film or foil wrapping surrounding a stack of cookies, a bar, or other snack food. In alternative arrangements, the container has a vertical slot for viewing a cartridge inserted into the recess, or is formed with horizontal top and bottom wall sections.

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: A storage assembly is provided for the accessible storage of small tools and components. The assembly includes a rectangular open-topped outer container having internal length and width dimensions that are selected integer multiples of a selected dimension. The outer container may have hand grips formed in the sidewalls in proximity to the open top for lifting the outer container and the entire assembly. The assembly also includes a plurality of rectangular open-topped inner containers having length and width dimensions that equal the selected dimensions employed in the outer container. Thus, if the inner containers have length and/or width dimensions of X, the outer container may have length and width dimensions of 3x and 2x respectively. Thus, a plurality of the inner containers may be stored efficiently in the outer container. The inner containers are configured to be stackable so that a plurality of tiers of inner containers can be stored in the outer container.

Abstract: A combined device of a foldable utensil and a container comprises a container and a foldable utensil. The container includes a food can, a cup, a bowl, a box, etc. having a round shape, a rectangular shape or a polygonal shape, or other irregular shape. The bottom of the container has a receiving space for receiving the foldable utensil. The foldable utensil is an integral formed plate and includes a bowl (or a fork, a spoon fork, or an agitating plate, etc) and handle. By the dents having a “” shape on the handle body, the handle body is foldable so as to be received in the bottom of the container. By the longitudinal dents, embedding posts and embedding holes, the handle body is foldable and thus is formed as a concrete three dimensional handle.

Abstract: A cereal sieve bowl for separating cereal morsels from smaller crushed and powdery particulates of cereal in a package of cereal so that a user may enjoy a bowl of cereal without the distasteful smaller crushed and powdery particulates. The device includes a bowl having an upper reservoir designed for holding cereal therein. The bottom of the bowl has an opening therethrough. A collection base is coupled to the bottom of the bowl. The collection base defines a lower reservoir designed for holding crushed and particulates of cereal therein. A separation disk substantially closes the opening of the bottom of the bowl. The separation disk has a plurality of apertures of a predetermined size therethrough to prevent passage of morsels of cereal greater than the predetermined size in the upper reservoir from passing through the apertures into the lower reservoir while permitting passage of crushed and powdery particulates of cereal less that the predetermined size to pass into the lower reservoir.

Abstract: A portable infant products organizer comprising a flexible covering conforming in shape to an insert which is of rigid construction for insertion into a storage cavity of the covering and which may be removed from the cavity in order to visually observe the plurality of products carried on the insert. The insert includes a rigid bottom having upright supports for slidably accommodating at least a pair of panels. The outside surface of each panel includes a plurality of flexible clamps, studs, snaplock components or the like which are available for detachably receiving a multiplicity of infant care supplies or products. The storage insert further includes a central storage compartment separating the pair of panels for accommodating additional supplies such as towels, pads, etc. Handle members are provided on each of the respective panels so that the user may remove either one of the pair of panels from the insert while the insert is in the storage compartment of the covering.

Abstract: A basketball storage device (12) for a basket assembly (14) having a stanchion (16) extending upwardly from a court floor (18), a support member (20) on a top end of the stanchion (16), a backboard (22) affixed to the support member (20), a rim (24) attached to the backboard (22) and a net (26) hanging down from the rim (24). The basketball storage device (12) comprises a container (28) for holding at least one basketball (30) therein. A structure (32) is for attaching the container (28) in a vertical position to the stanchion (16) of the basket assembly (14), so that the at least one basketball (30) is available to be utilized in a basketball game.

Abstract: A container for housing a food dish includes a receiving shell defining a first cavity and a cover shell that is releasably lockable to the receiving shell for providing a cover with a second cavity over the first cavity. The cover shell has side walls with inward projections for entrapping the food dish seated within the receiving shell when the cover shell is releasably locked to the receiving shell.

Abstract: A container includes a box comprising a bottom wall and four side walls. Each of the side walls is pivotably connected to the bottom wall. Each of the side walls has at least one bore that mates with at least one bore in an adjacent side wall when the box is folded into shape. An insert has a bottom wall and two side walls. Each of the insert side walls has at least one bore that mates with the at least one bore in the box side walls. A fastener extends through each of the mating bores in the box side walls and the insert bores to maintain the shape of the box and to maintain the position of the insert within the box. Another container includes a box comprising a bottom wall and four side walls. Each of the side walls is pivotably connected to the bottom wall. Two of the side walls each have a pair of flaps that are pivotably connected to the side wall on opposite edges. Each of the flaps has an inwardly facing surface and an outwardly facing surface.

Abstract: A titerplate for instrumental analysis of liquid samples consists of a plurality of wells in which the walls and bottoms are made of two different materials with different physical properties. This allows the interfacial tension at the surface of the liquid to be controlled in such a way that it is essentially planar, allowing more accurate analysis to be performed on the samples. The bottoms of the wells are preferably made of a transparent material, so that the analysis and observation can be done in the transmission mode. The wells may be formed of radiation-absorbing material to prevent radiation cross talk between radioactive specimens. An overgarment replaceable film or foil having depressions aligned with the titerplate wells may be utilized to prevent contamination of the titerplate by samples and allow the reuse of the titerplate.

Abstract: A toolbox assembly comprising a storage box, a tool tray, and a toolbox. The tool tray has a tray floor and a plurality of tray walls extending up from the tray floor. The tray walls and tray floor define first and second separate storage compartment regions for storage of articles placed therein. The tray walls further define a storage box receiving chamber above the first storage compartment region. The tray is configured for supporting the storage box within the storage box receiving chamber and spaced above the tray floor. The storage box is sized and configured for covering the first storage compartment region when the storage box is received in the storage box receiving chamber. The toolbox has a toolbox floor and a plurality of toolbox sidewalls extending up from the toolbox floor and defining a tray receiving chamber. The toolbox is shaped and configured for supporting the tray within the tray receiving chamber and spaced above the toolbox floor.

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 container (20) suitable for use as a truck box for a pick-up truck, includes a base container portion (21) having an open top, and a cover (22) to close the open top. The cover (22) is pivotally attached to the base (21) by hinge mechanisms (23) which are uniquely formed by combining a hinge pin assembly (101) with a pin retaining assembly (102). The cover (22) may also be latched to the base (21) by a latch assembly (24) which includes pivotable handles (56, 57) on each end of the base (21) which, when either is pivoted, rotates latch hooks (68, 74) from a position engaging the cover (22) to a position releasing the cover, without moving the other handle. The container (20) may also receive a tray (150) therein positionable on a ledge (30) and positively located in one direction by ribs (159) and in the other direction by feet (162) positioned in depressions (38) formed between ribs (37) on the inside of the base (21).

Abstract: A combined waste recycling and disposal method utilizes a first container or bin having at least one supporting wheel for supporting the bin from the ground. Waste of a first category, e.g., garbage, is stored in the bin. A second container is provided for waste of a second category, specifically, recyclable waste. Waste of the second category is placed in and stored in the second container. The second container is supported on the first container and thereafter the first container is transferred to a pickup point while loaded with both recyclable and non-recyclable waste by moving the first container while it is supported by the wheels. The second container is then removed from the first container and the waste from both containers is transferred to separate compartments of a pickup vehicle, e.g., a truck for hauling the waste to a recycling and a disposal location. The second container is a rigid receptacle with two or more side-by-side compartments for recyclable waste.

Abstract: A titerplate for instrumental analysis of liquid samples consists of a plurality of wells in which the walls and bottoms are made of two different materials with different physical properties. This allows the interfacial tension at the surface of the liquid to be controlled in such a way that it is essentially planar, allowing more accurate analysis to be performed on the samples. The bottoms of the wells are preferably made of a transparent material, so that the analysis and observation can be done in the transmission mode.

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: The invention provides a container and a method which includes substantially encasing a long thin pile of meat in a separator sheet defining a meat packet. Meat packets filled with a similar meat or a preselected combination of meats are placed, on edge, in groups into a container. Rigid members are placed between groups of packets of similar meat packet type. The container has sides which define an angle. The rigid members have edges which define a similar angle such that the rigid members are kept from falling over in the container in a self-locking way. The method minimizes the tendency of the meat packets to sag in the container by pressing the meat packets against an end wall of the container via one of the rigid members thereby imparting stress to the meat packets. The self locking of the rigid members tend to maintain the stress.

Abstract: A tool box having a plurality of trays stackable therein provides a snug fit for each of the trays located therein so as to prevent any lateral movement of the trays as the tool box is moved. Further, a topmost tray engages the lid of the tool box when the lid is closed, thereby preventing any vertical movement of the trays as the tool box is moved. In this manner, the contents of each compartment of each tray remain in place even if the tool box is dropped as long as the lid does not open. Two latches on the front of the tool box prevent the lid from opening as the tool box is moved about.

Abstract: A beverage vessel includes: a hollow stem member having a lower chamber formed in the stem member for filling a first product such as a beverage additive or concentrate therein and a lower conical plug portion formed on a top end of the stem member, and a bowl member having an upper chamber for filling a second product such as water therein and an upper conical socket sealing a bottom of the bowl member, whereby upon an assembly of the bowl member on the stem member to form a stemware by engaging the lower plug portion of the stem member with the upper socket of the bowl member, both the upper socket and the lower plug portion will be broken to mix the first product and the second product with each other for serving an instantly mixed beverage..

Abstract: Drinks cans are provided with a gas reservoir containing a gas to bubble into beer to initiate the production of further bubbles from gas dissolved in the beer, when the can top (4) is opened by pulling the ring-pull device (5). In the construction of FIG. 1, a plastics cap (8) is a tight snap fit on an annular rib (9) formed on the can base (3), the cap (8) being provided with a fine hole (10) through which nitrogen bubbles on opening of the can. In the construction of FIGS. 2 and 3, an unapertured blow-off cap (8) is fitted on an annular rib (15) formed on a partition wall (12) of the can, the cap normally covering fine holes (13) in the partition wall, air under super-atmospheric pressure in gas reservoir (13) bubbling into beer in the main chamber (6) when the cap blows off the rib (15) on opening of the can top.