Abstract: A can end for a two-piece beverage container has a curl positioned about a longitudinal axis which defines an outer perimeter of the can end. A circumferential wall angles downwardly and radially inwardly relative to a radially inner portion of the curl. A strengthening member extends radially inwardly relative to the circumferential wall. A center panel extends radially outwardly from the longitudinal axis towards the strengthening member and has a diameter greater than 87.7% of an overall diameter of the can end. A frangible score and a hinge portion define an openable tear panel in the center panel. A stay-on tab is attached to the center panel and has a nose portion overlying the tear panel opposite a lift end of the tab.

Abstract: A container for foodstuffs includes a central body made of flexible material, a bottom associated to a lower end of the central body, and a lid attached to an upper end of the central body by an upper ring made of rigid plastic material. The container also comprises a lower ring also made of rigid plastic material, which makes the bottom solid with the central body.

Abstract: An improved drinking can enables a user to have fluid return into the can after drinking The improved drinking can comprises a can body comprising a contoured bottom edge immediately adjacent to a bottom recess. The can body further comprising a can top mechanically coupled to a spout. Where the spout is shaped to funnel fluid back into the can body. The bottom recess is shaped to enable a first improved drinking can to sit upon a second improved drinking can where bottom recess covers can top. This protects the drinking area from becoming contaminated during shipment, storage, and display. The can body is covered with a mural where the mural is covered by a mural cover comprising a tab such that the mural cover can be removed by applying force to the tab displaying the mural.

Abstract: Preform (1) or preform assembly for blow molding a container (23), wherein the preform or preform assembly has a neck portion (4), a lid element (16) being provided at the neck portion, an opening extending into the neck portion, providing access to an internal space of the preform or preform assembly. Method for blow molding a container. Container blown from a preform or preform assembly.

Abstract: A can end having a countersink bead, an inclined chuck wall and a strong seam, resists distortion from its circular profile when subjected to thermal processing or when packaging carbonated beverages. This high hoop strength affects the manner in which the can end ultimately fails when placed under extreme abuse conditions, even if buckle pressure performance is within industry specified standards. The can end of the invention has control features introduced which control the failure mode while maintaining specified buckle pressure performance. In one embodiment, the can end has a two part wall and a control feature that comprises expansion of the countersink bead to act as a trigger for local peaking, together with a groove in the chuck wall which prevents the peaking force from being concentrated at a single point which could result in leaking by the production of a pin hole.

Abstract: A composite pressure vessel assembly method includes fitting an end portion of a tubular member into an annular slot formed in an end cap. Sealant may be in the annular slot. The end cap includes an annular groove in an exterior surface of the end cap body portion. A first material layer is formed on an exterior surface of the tubular member. The first material layer includes a first composite material including fibers oriented circumferentially to the tubular member. A second material layer is formed on the first material layer with a portion of the second material layer being disposed into the annular groove, and includes a second composite material including fibers oriented axially to the tubular member. A third material layer is formed adjacent the second material layer and in the annular groove, and includes a third composite material including fibers having an orientation circumferential to the tubular member.

Abstract: A container adapted to be stacked on top of a second container is provided. The container includes a first end wall and a sidewall having a first end and a second end. The container includes a first seam coupling the first end wall to the first end of the sidewall, the first seam including a shoulder extending inwardly from an outer surface of the first seam. The container includes an alignment feature extending from the shoulder away from the first end wall. The alignment feature is adapted to align the container relative to the second container and to resist lateral movement of the container relative to the second container when the container is stacked on top of the second container.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a collapsible storage container that quickly transitions between a container form and a collapsed form. The storage container includes a body including two hinged side panels, two non-hinged side panels, and a hinged bottom panel, wherein upon collapsing the body, the bottom panel and two hinged side panels fold along the diagonal folding lines, such that the bottom panel and two hinged side panels collapse within the two non-hinged side panels.

Abstract: A metal food can including a metal sidewall is provided. The diameter of the sidewall varies at different axial positions along the sidewall. The can includes a can end coupled to an end of the metal sidewall, and a plurality of circumferential beads formed in the metal sidewall. The shape of each circumferential bead varies based upon the diameter of the section of the sidewall in which the beads are formed.

Abstract: A container configured to be stacked adjacent to a second container is provided. The container includes a sidewall having a first end, an end wall having a peripheral edge, a seam coupling the peripheral edge of the end wall to the first end of the sidewall, and an alignment feature coupled to the seam. The alignment feature includes an inner surface. The alignment feature is positioned relative to the seam such that, when the container is stacked adjacent to the second container, the inner surface of the alignment feature contacts an outer surface of a seam of the second container, the contact resisting lateral movement of the container relative to the second container.

Abstract: A can end having a countersink bead, an inclined chuck wall and a strong seam, resists distortion from its circular profile when subjected to thermal processing or when packaging carbonated beverages. This high hoop strength affects the manner in which the can end ultimately fails when placed under extreme abuse conditions, even if buckle pressure performance is within industry specified standards. The can end of the invention has control features introduced which control the failure mode whilst maintaining specified buckle pressure performance. In one embodiment, the can end has a two part wall and a control feature that comprises expansion of the countersink bead to act as a trigger for local peaking, together with a groove in the chuck wall which prevents the peaking force from being concentrated at a single point which could result in leaking by the production of a pin hole.

Abstract: A packaging container includes a top wall and a bottom wall that are substantially horizontal when the packaging container is straight, and side walls. The top wall and the bottom wall have a trapezoid shape and a rectangle shape, respectively, a section of a transverse direction of a main body of the packaging container formed in four ridgelines which connect four corner points of the top wall and four corner points of the bottom wall has a trapezoid shape, and the horizontal top wall overhangs one panel of the side walls.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a container base and tray having a container securing portion and a tray or tote portion. The container securing portion secures a container, such as a paint container, to the base and allows a user to transfer the container base and tray (when the container is secured thereto) by way of the container handle. The container securing portion and the tray or tote portion may comprise a single component or may comprise separate, connectable, components. In one embodiment, the tray may include a plurality of means to secure containers having different sized bases.

Abstract: A system and method for cleaning an above ground storage tank, where the side walls of the tank are separable from a bottom of the tank. Verticals members may be attached to the side walls of the tank, and a lifting force may be applied to the vertical members by a series of jacks so that the side walls are raised above the bottom. The side wall may be suspended above the bottom while the tank is cleaned out, and then lowered again when the cleaning is complete.

Abstract: Disclosed is a trash container with a user actuated release mechanism that releases the container from the base allowing lifting of the container off the base, thereby leaving the filled trash bag disposed on the base of the trash can. The trash container of the present invention enables removal of the trash bag without requiring lifting of the filled trash bag to the top of the trash container. In this manner, the filled trash bag can be dragged or lifted slightly when being taken out to the curbside for pickup. In another embodiment of a trash container, a door panel is locked in place using a locking ring that once removed enables opening of the door panel to remove the trash bag. In this manner, the filled trash bag can be dragged or lifted slightly when being taken out to the curbside for pickup.

Abstract: Preform (1) or preform assembly for blow moulding a container (23), wherein the preform or preform assembly has a neck portion (4), a lid element (16) being provided at the neck portion, an opening extending into the neck portion, providing access to an internal space of the preform or preform assembly. Method for blow moulding a container. Container blown from a preform or preform assembly.

Abstract: Container with an opening and closing element (5) for wine or a similar beverage, comprising three distinct elements (2-4) made of plastic and assembled by welding, these being a flexible laminate (2) that forms the side wall of the said container, an end wall (4) and a shoulder (3) comprising a neck; characterized in that at least one of the three elements (2-4) is oxygen impermeable and in that at least one other element (2-4) is oxygen permeable.

Abstract: A container including a metal sidewall is provided. The metal sidewall includes a first end; a second end; a center portion having a principal width; a first feature positioned between the center portion and the first end, the first feature extending from the sidewall such that the maximum width of the sidewall at the first feature is greater than the principal width; and a second feature positioned between the center portion and the second end, the second feature extending from the sidewall such that the maximum width of the sidewall at the second feature is greater than the principal width. The container further includes a first bead located in the center portion of the sidewall; and a second bead located in the center portion of the sidewall.

Abstract: A can for processed or non-processed foods, for use by food companies or others, is a three-piece can, which has a cylindrical shape. One of the ends is expanded (necked-out), thus top and bottom have different diameters, but within limits not to compromise rolling on flat surfaces and guides minimizing friction between the external part of the cylindrical body with the finish or artwork while rolling. The can may also be stacked, since it is provided with different diameters top and bottom, which fit in when stacked.

Abstract: A food or drink container kit includes a metal container including a round threaded neck having at least one integrally formed thread. The kit also includes a metal press-on, twist-off closure comprising a round skirt including a gasket material 5 located on at least a portion of the interior of the skirt, a seal forming between the neck and skirt when the closure is placed on the container and heated.

Abstract: A can end for a two-piece beverage can is described. The can end has a center panel positioned about a vertical center axis. The center panel has a stay-on tab opening assembly located on a public side. A reinforcing bead surrounds the center panel. The reinforcing bead has an inner curved portion having a radius of curvature located radially inwardly from an outer curved portion having a radius of curvature. The radius of curvature of the outer curved portion is greater than the radius of curvature of the inner curved portion.

Abstract: A building design of container-drum is described that includes a lid (10) positioned at the top and at the base of a container-drum (20) and this lid (10) matches the shape of the container-drum's body (20) and has a surface with a circular projection (101) and an orthogonal projection of the rim (102) around the edge of the container-drum's body (20) and this surface (101) has a lowered hub (103) and concentric guides (104) in order to fit the fastening belts (30) and these concentric guides come off of the central hub (103), having cavities and spoked reinforcements (105) set in between the guides (104) with the lid (10) having rims on the top surface with a beveled region (106).

Abstract: On a can body, including a can casing, which is closed around the can axis and includes a metal layer, and a closure part, which includes a metal layer, a laser connection is produced between the metal layers of the can casing and the closure part in an overlapping region of the closure part and the can casing. In at least one embodiment, the laser connection includes a plurality of perforations along the connecting line, or a plurality of narrowly delimited regions, in which the two metal layers are melted together. A plastic material is arranged on the laser connection. The laser connection ensures stability, and the plastic material ensures leak tightness, of the connection between the can casing and closure part.

Abstract: A storage assembly includes a bin having side panels, a bottom, a rim, a first reception slot and a second reception slot. The side panels and the bottom define a cavity therebetween. The rim extends from the side panels around a perimeter of an opening to the cavity and in a direction substantially parallel to the bottom. The first reception slot extends from the rim into a first one of the side panels, and the second reception slot extends from the rim into a second one of the side panels. The first one of the side panels is positioned opposite the second one of the side panels. Each of the first and second reception slots is configured to selectively receive a different portion of a divider, which divides the cavity into two or more compartments. Related storage and organization systems, accessories and methods are also disclosed and provide additional advantages.

Abstract: A lid for a beverage can possessing excellent characteristics in pressure resistant strength in which a predetermined pressure requirement is ensured by a simple gauging down. An annular groove portion of the can lid is formed to have such cross-sectional shapes that a panel wall portion is connected to a chuck wall radius portion so that a tangential line at a second contact point is vertical with respect to an axial direction of a center panel portion, while a chuck wall portion is connected to the chuck wall radius portion so that a tangential line at a first contact point is inclined to the radially inner side, and a curved portion with a radius R1 is provided at a height h1 from the lowest point of the chuck wall radius portion and bent to the radially outer side.

Abstract: The invention provides improved collapsible storage container (10) which has a first pair of folding side gates (11) and a second pair of folding end gates (12), with each gate (11, 12) being pivotally mounted with respect to a pallet base. Each gate (11) has detachably mounted along opposite vertical margins thereof approximately c-shaped posts (22) each of which has a locking flange (23). Each gate (12) has angle members (35) attached to and extending along opposite vertical frame members (30, 31) and forming therewith a flange receiving slot (40) for slidably locating a respective locking flange (23). The gates (11, 12) when in their erect positions interlock with one another along their adjacent vertical margins which enhances the stiffness and rigidity of the container (10).

Abstract: A packaging container such as a tube, which is characterized in that the head (11) of the tube is inter alia sealed by the interior annular element (18) configured by a film material that engages with the shoulder (15) of the head. The annular element (18) is produced by pre-forming a plastic film annular element (18).

Abstract: A container adapted to be stacked on top of a second container is provided. The container includes a first end wall and a sidewall having a first end and a second end. The container includes a first seam coupling the first end wall to the first end of the sidewall, the first seam including a shoulder extending inwardly from an outer surface of the first seam. The container includes an alignment feature extending from the shoulder away from the first end wall. The alignment feature is adapted to align the container relative to the second container and to resist lateral movement of the container relative to the second container when the container is stacked on top of the second container.

Abstract: A bottle container made of resin includes a cylindrical barrel with a bottom and a cylindrical neck portion with a diameter smaller than that of the barrel. The bottle container also includes an upper part and a lower part divided into two parts by dividing at an upper end or a lower end of the barrel, and under the condition that the upper part and the lower part are connected with each other. The two parts are integrated by a cover member for liquid-tightly covering connecting surfaces of the two parts to shield the connecting surfaces from outside and to integrate the two parts with each other.

Abstract: A wall construction with increased resistance to overpressure, such as over-pressure as a consequence of explosions, comprises an essentially flat panel with a wall panel that is welded to adjoining structural components. The adjoining structural components are provided with at least one stop element having a supporting face facing the wall panel, which supporting face can be brought into interaction with the wall panel on deformation of the wall panel under the influence of an overpressure on that side thereof that faces away from the stop element.

Abstract: A plastic container contains a liquid, such as toilet water or soy source, and is suitable for containing a refill. The plastic container (1) has a tube (2) formed by rolling a plastic laminate in a tubular shape, a bottom wall (3) formed so as to be joined to the inner circumference of a lower end part of the tube (2) by an insert injection molding process, a hoop (4) formed on the outer circumference of an upper end part of the tube (2) by an insert injection molding process and a top cover (6) provided with a spout (5) and bonded to the upper end surface of the hoop (4).

Abstract: A can-covering polyester film which is bonded under heat to a metal surface of a can through a thermosetting resin adhesive to form a protective coat, wherein the adhesive layer is formed of a resin comprising an epoxy resin having a number average molecular weight of 5,000-20,000 and a trimellitic acid anhydride hardener at a weight ratio of 70/30 to 99/1.

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 composite, drum type container for storing and dispensing corrosive fluids comprises an inner plastic liner of polyethylene and an outer plastic shell. The end walls of the outer shell are substantially dome-shaped to add strength to the container, and the top end wall is further reinforced by an inclined offset wall, ribs, and inwardly protruding portions of the sidewall, to prevent deformation. A separate pressure plate adds to the strength of the dome-shaped bottom end wall. A recess or well in the bottom end wall and pressure plate allows complete removal of the contents of the container.

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: The present invention pertains to a design of the connection between the lower end of a side wall plate 1 and the corresponding longitudinal edge of the bottom plate 2 of a large container. Both the side wall plate 1 and the bottom plate 2 are prefabricated sandwich plates. After the two plates 1, 2 have been joined, a free space 12, which is subsequently filled with foam, is initially left in the transition area between the side wall plate 1 and the bottom plate 2. The transition area or the free space 12 that is subsequently filled with foam is covered, on the one hand, by an inner cover profile 13 between the upper cover plate 7 of the bottom plate 2 and the inner cover plate 4 of the side wall plate 1, and, on the other hand, by an outer cover profile 11 between the outer cover plate 3 of the side wall plate 1 and the lower cover plate 6 of the bottom plate 2.

Abstract: A device for supporting printing paper for the printers of computers and computer terminals, the printing paper being present in the form of a stacked continuous paper web. The device includes an upwardly open box having a flat bottom part and upstanding side walls, the latter being removable from the bottom part, the bottom part being flat and rectangular and provided along two mutually opposing side edges with centrally positioned, longitudinally extending projections of which each extend from a respective side edge through a distance which corresponds to the thickness of the upstanding walls, and which projections are intended to directly support two of the vertical side walls which in turn support the other two vertical side walls.

Abstract: A collapsible, fiber, bulk container which is made-up of a plurality of sidewalls joined by connectors to form a tubular body. The body is closed off by top and bottom members telescopically engaging said body. The bottom may be reinforced by a strut member to insure that the bottom does not warp and collapse. A reinforcing strap is also secured around the body.

Abstract: A product press formed from a paperboard and a method for forming the same is provided, wherein the product includes a press formed three-dimensional curvilinear region having a desired shape and containing a formation improvement structure for facilitating the press formation and maintenance of the desired product shape and for preventing the machine directionality of the paperboard from distorting the product from its desired shape. The press formed paperboard product of the preferred embodiment comprises a planar wall having a periphery which is at least partially curvilinear and a peripheral wall angularly oriented with respect to the planar wall. The peripheral wall extends along at least a portion of the curvilinear periphery of the planar wall and the closest portion of the peripheral wall is spaced a substantial radial distance from the periphery of the planar wall.

Abstract: The invention comprises a drum having a top rim formed as an outwardly rolled curl. The curl is rolled through at least 450 degrees with respect to the cylindrical wall of the drum and does not contact any uncurled portion of the body of the drum.

Abstract: Apparatus for forming a reinforced pressure resistant can end shell from sheet material comprises a cutting ring (11), a cutting punch shell (13) enterable into the ring (11) to blank out a disc of material therebetween, an annular draw ring (14) axially aligned with the cutting punch shell (13) to support a peripheral margin of the disc held against it by the cutting punch shell, a die center ring (15) arranged coaxially and slidably within the draw ring (14) and having an end face profiled to define a surface of a seaming panel of the can end shell, an ejector pressure ring (19) arranged coaxially and slidably within the punch shell and axially aligned with the die center ring so that when in use peripheral material of the blank is restrained between the die center ring and the ejector pressure ring, a draw punch center (16) arranged coaxially and slidably within the ejector pressure ring and reform pad (20) arranged coaxially and slidably within the die center ring to engage the central panel of the blank

Abstract: A container for high purity chemicals has a quartz or glass breakseal tube, the end of the tube interior of the container forming a thin annular edge, and a glass or quartz disk fused to said thin annular edge closing the tube. The glass or quartz tube is constructed and adapted to receive, in use, an inner tube disposed in the glass or quartz tube; the disk, glass or quartz tube being of such construction that, in use, the disk is broken off the thin annular edge upon application of force thereto by the inner tube.

Abstract: A frangible roof joint forming a flexible gastight connection between a tank shell and a roof, comprising an annular link mechanism sealingly secured at or adjacent a first edge thereof to a rim of the tank and sealingly secured at or adjacent a second edge thereof to the periphery of the roof. The securement of the annular link mechanism to the rim and the roof is such as to permit articulation of the annular link mechanism relative to the rim and roof to a point of failure of the joint upon pressurization of the tank above a predetermined pressure.