Abstract: A method for manufacturing an enclosure for an electronic device including forming the enclosure, forming one or more locating cavities on a surface of the enclosure, attaching one or more blanks to the enclosure using the one or more locating cavities, and processing the one or more attached blanks to form a desired shape thereof. The enclosure may be formed from a fiber-in-matrix material. A layered fiber-in-matrix type material, such as CFRP, may be used.

Abstract: The invention concerns a fuel tank of plastic with a multilayered tank wall comprising at least one inner layer of thermoplastic material and at least one outer layer of a fibre composite material. The inner layer and the outer layer are connected to each other by a material bond.

Abstract: A tank connection includes a tank formed with a plastic wall having multiple thicknesses, a first thickness being substantially impervious to hydrocarbon permeation, the wall having an opening surrounded by an edge of the wall, a component secured by a weld to an outer surface of the wall, and seal substantially impervious to hydrocarbon permeation, contacting a surface of the component, and biased into elastic contact with said edge.

Abstract: A thermal barrier liner maintains a beverage within a container at a desired temperature. The liner may include a closed cell substrate, a base layer having gas or liquid filled microcapsules, a base layer having microencapsulated solid-liquid phase change material, or combinations thereof. In other embodiments, an integral cooling element incorporates solid/liquid phase change material. The cooling element can either be attached to the exterior of the container, the interior of the container, or free-floating within the container. Other embodiments include container holders or direct beverage holders incorporating phase change materials to control temperature of the beverages. The embodiments may further include thermochromatic ink to provide a visible color indication of temperature changes for the beverage.

Abstract: A method of making a can assembly includes double-seaming a double-countersink metal end onto a can body and reforming the double-countersink metal end so as to effectively yield a single-countersink metal end of smaller diameter. In the process, the region of the can body adjacent the metal end becomes necked-in. The method can be applied to make a stackable three-piece can in which the reformed smaller-diameter metal end will fit within a double-seam of a metal end attached to the opposite end of the can body.

Abstract: A synthetic resin hollow body which includes a hollow molding body made of a resin, the hollow molding body capable of holding a liquid material, and a resin sheathing body formed outside the hollow molding body in an integrating manner with the hollow molding body, wherein the resin sheathing body is made of a highly transparent synthetic resin having a total ray transmittance of at least 80%. The synthetic resin hollow body can exhibit a satisfactory decorating property and a satisfactory recycle property and is hardly damaged. In addition, the product cost and operation cost can be suppressed.

Abstract: Provided is a multi-layer container excellent in delamination resistance and gas barrier property, which can be manufactured without employing any molding method involving a special apparatus, which increases a production cost, and a complicated step. Specifically, the multi-layer container includes a laminate structure of three or more layers having at least a gas barrier layer between an innermost layer and an outermost layer, in which the gas barrier layer in a site formed of the laminate structure has a portion having a thickness 0.01 to 0.9 times as large as the maximum thickness of the gas barrier layer. Further, provided are a mold suitable for manufacturing the multi-layer container, and a manufacturing method for a multi-layer container using the mold.

Abstract: This invention provides a plastic container characterized in that an expanded layer comprising expanded cells having a flat shape with an average major axis of not more than 400 ?m and an average aspect ratio (L/t) of not less than 6 as viewed in cross section of the container wall along the maximum stretch direction, which are oriented in the stretch direction and are distributed so as to be superimposed on top of each other in the thickness-wise direction, is formed within the container wall. In this container, expanded cells having a flat shape are distributed so as to orient in a given direction and, thus, has light shielding properties and has a pearl-like appearance, that is, has a very high commercial value. Further, since any colorant is not contained, the suitability for recycling is excellent.

Abstract: An extruded PET parison includes a first extruded polymer comprising PET, and a second extruded polymer comprising PET. In embodiments, the first extruded polymer and the second extruded polymer are co-extruded, and the first extruded polymer has an intrinsic viscosity that is higher that the intrinsic viscosity of the second extruded polymer. A monolayer embodiment is also disclosed. In embodiments, a monolayer extruded PET container is comprised of bottle grade PET resin that has been solid stated and may have an IV from about 0.96 to about 1.4.

Abstract: A method of reducing fuel vapor permeation through a multi-layer tank includes providing a multi-layer overlay onto at least a portion of a structural layer of the multi-layer tank. The multi-layer overlay preferably comprises at least one structural layer composed of a polymeric material that is compatible with one or more of the polymeric structural layer(s) of the multi-layer tank. The multi-layer overlay further comprises at least one barrier layer composed of a vapor barrier material resistant to hydrocarbon permeation therethrough. The multi-layer overlay may be secured to the multi-layer tank by, for example, applying a suitable amount of heat and pressure thereto or by molding the multi-layer overlay to the tank body during a tank forming process.

Abstract: A synthetic resin hollow body (A) that has a satisfactory decorating property and a satisfactory recycle property in a disposal and that is hardly damaged. In addition, a product cost and an operation cost thereof can be suppressed. The synthetic resin hollow body (A) includes: a hollow molding body (a) made of a resin, the hollow molding body (a) capable of holding a liquid material; and a resin sheathing body formed outside the hollow molding body (a) in an integrating manner with the hollow molding body (a), wherein the resin sheathing body is made of a highly transparent synthetic resin having a total ray transmittance of at least 80%.

Abstract: A thermal barrier liner is preferably spray coated onto the internal surface of a container. The liner is provided in embodiments including a closed cell substrate, a base layer having gas or liquid filled microcapsules, a base layer having microencapsulated solid-liquid phase change material, or combinations thereof. For the closed cell substrate embodiment, when the liner is under pressure within the container prior to the container being opened, the liner maintains a minimum thickness. When the container is opened and as pressure is released within the container, the liner expands to achieve equilibrium. The liner can be supplemented with a foaming agent to create cellular structures. Voids created by the microcapsules enhance the thermal barrier characteristics of the liner. The phase change material changes phase from a solid to a liquid state upon absorbing heat.

Abstract: A remaining lifetime of a pressure vessel mounted on a fuel cell vehicle or the like and comprises a liner at its inner side and a reinforcing layer at its outer side can be predicted with high precision and in short time. An artificial imperfect structure is formed at an outer surface of the liner in a size capable of being maintained by a weakest part of a hydrogen gas tank throughout the total period of use of the hydrogen gas tank. A detector is, for example, comprised of a crack gauge intervening between the liner and the reinforcing layer, and is fixed to the outer surface of the liner close to the artificial imperfect structure. A crack length increases accompanying the increase of a pressure cycle of an internal pressure caused by usage of the hydrogen gas tank. The detector increases a resistance value accompanying a crack growth.

Abstract: Metal plated organic polymer compositions are useful as vehicular engine oil pans. Such oil pans may have lighter weight, and/or superior corrosion resistance, than conventional metal oil pans.

Abstract: A container for operating media of motor vehicles which is chemically stable both in respect of the fuel carried and in respect of additives.

Abstract: A gas tank is provided which can ensure high gas barrier properties even with respect to a gas having a small molecular size, for example, a hydrogen gas. In a high-pressure gas tank comprising a resin liner inside an FRP layer, an oxide layer is formed on the inner surface of the resin liner. When a reinforcing fiber is wound around the outer surface of the resin liner by a filament winding process, air is beforehand enclosed inside the resin liner. Next, when the reinforcing fiber is thermally cured to form the FRP layer, the inner surface of the resin liner is thermally oxidized to form the oxide layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a plastic container having a container wall provided with a barrier foil, comprising the following steps: forming a foil body from a barrier foil, the shape of which corresponds to at least part of the container wall of the plastic container to be produced, arranging the foil body in an injection mold, applying a first plastic layer onto a first side of the foil body that corresponds to an inner side or outer side of the plastic container, and applying a second plastic layer onto a second side of the foil body that corresponds to an outside or inside of the plastic container, and to a plastic container comprising a container wall having a barrier foil, wherein the barrier foil is arranged centrally between an inner side and an outer side of the plastic layer.

Abstract: A thermal barrier liner is provided to maintain a beverage within a container at a desired temperature. The thermal barrier liner is installed so as to make intimate contact with the internal surface of the container. According to a method of the invention, the liner is pre-made and mechanically inserted in the container prior to securing the top of the container to the sidewall. A closed cell structure is incorporated in the thermal barrier material. The closed cell structure causes the thermal barrier material to be gas permeable such that voids in the closed cell structure equilibrate with ambient pressure conditions. The voids change size based on changes in ambient pressure conditions as compared to pressure conditions in the thermal barrier material.

Abstract: A cartonboard includes a substantially planar facing layer, a plurality of corrugated flutes, and a substantially continuous barrier layer disposed between the facing layer and flutes. The cartonboard may be used to form a carton blank and/or a carton.

Abstract: A hollow plastic article having a wall with an inside wall portion and an outside wall portion, wherein a part of the outside wall portion has a slip resistant, tactile surface relative to the remainder of the outside wall portion to provide an improved gripping surface on the article.

Abstract: A basket is made from embedded recycled container sheet. The basket includes: a side wall and a bottom, the side wall and the bottom being connected to one another in the shape of a basket with an open top, the side wall being, at least in part, a plurality of flattened recycled containers embedded therein, and each of the plurality of flattened recycled containers being visibly recognizable. In some embodiments, the basket also includes a hanging mechanism attached to at least one of the side wall and the bottom. The side wall has a footprint that may be circular, conical, oval, square, rectangular, polygonal or irregular.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container (1) comprising a transparent cylindrical container wall (2) and an envelope (8) covering the entire container wall. Such containers are used in the form of a vial, an ampulla or a syringe, for example, in clinical tests of medicaments or remedies. According to the invention, the envelope is embodied in an opaque manner such that it can be determined whether undissolved particles are still present in the liquid, but the actual color of the content cannot be determined.

Abstract: A container for adhesive agent, comprises a container main body having a storage section which stores the adhesive agent capable of dispersing as volatilized gas, and a cap which is attached to the storage section, and an outer covering which covers the container main body, wherein a projection is formed on the container main body so that a spaced section in which the volatized gas of the adhesive agent is kept is formed between an outer surface of the container main body and the outer covering.

Abstract: A synthetic resin container having an improved strength without requiring use of increased resin amount has a container body with a plurality of sectioned recesses (3). In the disclosed invention, a label (4) is arranged on the container body (1) for improving the rigidity of the container by surrounding the container body.

Abstract: A collapsible container for receiving food has a flexible wall that includes at least two layers. The container has a withdrawal opening with a bent opening edge and is closed at its end opposite the withdrawal opening. The container is rolled from a two-dimensional blank which is connected with itself in an overlap region extending in particular in the longitudinal direction of the container by heat and/or pressure. An inspection of the interior of the container is possible, since the container is formed from a transparent and liquid tight material which can be shaped for bending the opening edge and is dimensionally stable after the shaping. A blank for the manufacture of such a collapsible container is provided.

Abstract: A can that features superior resistance against puncture under higher puncture strength, and superior resistance against flange cracking. The resin-coated aluminum seamless can body of the present invention features superior resistance against cracks in the can wall during distribution, and resistance against flange cracking, wherein the inner and/or outer surface of the can of the aluminum seamless can 10 is coated with a layer of thermo-plastic resin, the thickness of the thermoplastic resin layers of the inner surface and the outer surface is a total of 2-50 ?m, with a minimum thickness of the aluminum plate of the side wall of the can 0.

Abstract: Container for dry powders, granules, pellets, gas and other ignitable substances and method of producing the same. The container comprises a wall (11-13) formed by a spirally wound profile having an open cross-section, wherein adjacent windings of the profile are attached to each other. According to the invention, the profile comprises a first thermoplastic layer forming the inner surface (11) of the profile and a second thermoplastic layer (12) placed about the first thermoplastic layer and forming the outer surface of the profile, said second layer being antistatic. The present containers have good mechanical strength properties and accumulation of electric charges inside the container can be efficiently avoided. The container can be used, e.g., as a drier for material/powder/pellets.

Abstract: A container blank comprises at least one substrate layer made of disposable material and at least one film layer disposed substantially over the substrate layer and having at least one portion adapted to shrink away from the substrate layer upon application of heat. The shrunk film layer portion is adapted to thermally insulate the substrate layer located substantially behind the shrunk film layer portion.

Abstract: A container for facilitating bulk storage and transport of goods, which includes a top portion, a base portion, and a sidewall portion which define an interior cavity, and a polyurea layer of sufficient thickness adhering to and coating at least the exterior areas of the top, base and sidewall portions. The top, base, and sidewall portions are preferably composed of polystyrene. The sidewall portion further includes a plurality of panels, wherein each of the plurality of panels includes end portions configured for interlocking engagement with one another to form a rigid joint exhibiting tensile strength.

Abstract: A container is thermoformed from a multilayer sheet, which includes a container body and a flange extending outward from a circumference of an opening of the container body. An end of the first layer extends over an edge of a peeled surface toward a bottom side on an outer end surface of the flange. When a lid is heat-sealed to the flange of the container, even if a seal resin is melted and flowed toward the end surface of the flange, since the edge of the peeled surface is covered with the end of the first layer, the seal resin will not adhere to the edge of the peeled surface.

Abstract: Metal plated organic polymer compositions are useful as vehicular engine oil pans. Such oil pans may have lighter weight, and/or superior corrosion resistance, than conventional metal oil pans.

Abstract: A composite pressure vessel includes an endcap with first and second layers. The first layer is a thermoplastic layer and the second layer is a thermoplastic and glass fiber composite layer. A method for making the vessel includes placing commingled thermoplastic and glass fibers in a heated mold to melt the thermoplastic. The molten thermoplastic and the glass fibers are molded into the endcap shape. An outer surface of the pressure vessel is finished in accordance with another aspect of the invention. A pressurizable bladder with an inwardly facing surface is deflated. The outer surface of the vessel is heated to soften the thermoplastic. The pressure vessel is positioned in the bladder so that the inwardly facing surface of the bladder is adjacent to an outer surface of the pressure vessel. The bladder is pressurized to move the bladder inwardly into contact with the adjacent surfaces to each other.

Abstract: A metallized laminated structure suitable for making a rigid container having a metallic appearance is provided. The laminated structure includes a metallized film and a thermoplastic sheet. At least a portion of the thermoplastic sheet is bonded to the metallized film through a lamination process. The metallized film includes a metallic layer, a sealable layer, and a polypropylene core between the metallic layer and the sealable layer. The thermoplastic sheet includes at least one layer of a polypropylene or a thermoplastic olefin. Or the thermoplastic sheet includes at least one layer of a polypropylene and at least one layer of a thermoplastic olefin.

Abstract: The present invention provides a plastic container or bottle having an inner wall surface coated with a DLC film which has the same level of oxygen barrier property as prior art DLC coated containers while at the same time preventing the coloration of the neck portion found in the containers of the prior art. The DLC film formed on the neck portion of the inventive bottle has a lower graphite mixing proportion than the DLC film formed on body portion, and the oxygen permeability of the container is less than or equal to 0.0050 ml/container (500 ml PET container)/day. The apparatus and the method of producing such a bottle are also described.

Abstract: A flexible container comprises a container wall and a handle attached to the wall. The handle includes multiple layers of thermoplastic material having stitching applied through the multiple layers and a portion of the handle is attached to the container wall.

Abstract: A packaging system or method for protecting combustible material in a sprinkler-provided environment has an outer layer with a combustible surface covering a fire-retardant protection layer. Combustion of the surface of the outer layer promotes effective sprinkler operation, while combustible material is protected by the fire-retardant protection layer.

Abstract: Embodiments disclose a reusable shipping container. The container may comprise six multi-layered walls of a plastic material. Further, the container may comprise a rail fastened to a top edge of the container with a plurality of first fasteners, wherein the fasteners penetrate on the rail, a first layer and a second layer of the container. Moreover, the container may comprise an insulation layer of vacuum insulation material and an inner layer corresponding to each wall of the container. Methods are also described for packing a parcel for shipment. The insulation layer and the inner layer are inserted into the container, wherein the inner layer encloses the parcel. Thereafter, an insulation layer corresponding to a top wall is inserted and the top wall is closed.

Abstract: A hazardous material transport container employing a conventional 55 gal. ring ribbed drum in which a protective shell is slidingly fitted, wherein the shell contains an inner containment vessel, wherein protective spacings are provided between the shell and the vessel and between the shell and the drum, wherein a plurality of elongated strengthening ribs are affixed generally longitudinally to the outer surface of the shell and lie closely adjacent to but slidable within the inner surface of the drum, wherein an upper portion of the shell is welded to a top inner portion of the drum wall, and wherein thermal insulating and impact resistant materials substantially fill the protective spaces.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved structure of a paint can with internal molded label. The paint can includes a plastic can body in a circular shape; a plastic bottom wall, integrally formed on the bottom of the plastic can body; and a plastic bottom frame, integrally formed on the bottom of the plastic can body and plastic bottom wall. There is a cover, covering the top of the plastic can body, and an internal molded label, integrated on the outside of the plastic can body through internal molding. The bottom edge of the internal molded label extends to the plastic bottom frame. In this way, an advancement of practicability is achieved in that the internal molded label of the paint can becomes smoother, and the quality of finished products is further improved.

Abstract: A container blank comprises at least one substrate layer made of disposable material and at least one film layer disposed substantially over the substrate layer and having at least one portion adapted to shrink away from the substrate layer upon application of heat. The shrunk film layer portion is adapted to thermally insulate the substrate layer located substantially behind the shrunk film layer portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible, closed container with a bottom wall, a top wall and four side walls of a substantial rectangular configuration and made of a flexible plastic sheet material, said container comprising at least a first port, said bottom, top and side walls being provided by four separate sheets which are joined together at their edges, wherein a first sheet forms said bottom wall, a second sheet forms said top wall and a third and a fourth sheet form a first and a second side wall at two opposite sides of the container, said four sheets each comprising in addition to the portions forming the bottom, top and first and second side walls integrally formed triangular or trapezoid shaped wall portions at opposite ends thereof, said triangular or trapezoid shaped wall portions form when joined together a third and a fourth side wall, respectively, wherein said bottom wall accommodates said first port in an off-centre position.

Abstract: The main object is to provide an inmold labeled type plastic container which can be fabricated, even if there are some dimensional errors in the inmold label, with no damage to aesthetic design or no drop in yield is to be provided, and further an inmold labeled type plastic container which allows the consumer to drink or eat the content safely even if he or she brings his or her mouth into direct touch with the opening is to be provided. A bottom rim is disposed in the lower part of the inmold labeled type plastic container, with its dimension being not less than 0.3 mm but not more than 20 mm, and the inmold labeled type plastic container to be provided is labeled on its bottom rim in a similar way to the side part of the container.

Abstract: A packaging system or method for protecting combustible material in a sprinkler-provided environment has an outer layer with a combustible surface covering a fire-retardant protection layer. Combustion of the surface of the outer layer promotes effective sprinkler operation, while combustible material is protected by the fire-retardant protection layer.

Abstract: To surely insert a fastening member into a fuel tank by sufficiently feeding a resin to every corner of the fastening member using a simple method. An insert ring is mounted on a resin-made fuel tank body, the insert ring has seat surfaces for mounting a fuel pump thereon and boss holes formed in the seat surfaces. An insert molded body is formed by performing insert molding of the insert ring using a first resin material in a state wherein the boss holes and the seat surfaces are exposed. The insert molded body is inserted into an outer surface of the fuel tank body by insert molding using a second resin material which forms the fuel tank body.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a film for laminating a metal, which is applicable as a laminate film for a 2-piece can, superior in the shape-forming processability in can manufacturing and superior in the flavor performance of drinks, a film-laminated metal plate and a film-laminated metal container. [Solving Means] A film for laminating a metal plate comprising a thermoplastic polyester resin composition comprising 2-20 mol % of an alkylene oxide unit having two or more carbon atoms, which is derived from a polyoxyalkylene glycol component, relative to the total acid content of the polyester resin composition, wherein the thermoplastic polyester resin composition has a weight average molecular weight (A) of more than 40000, after laminating the aforementioned film on a metal substrate, remelting the film with heat at not less than its melting point (what is called remelting treatment), and rapidly cooling the film.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shielding wall (12) with a puncture-resistant shield for a container (1), said wall (12) comprising support means (20) as well as the following respective stacked elements (24, 26, 28, 30, 32): an outer plate (24); a first dampening layer (26); an intermediate plate (28); a second dampening layer (30); an inner plate (32). According to the invention, the intermediate plate (28) is positioned non-rigidly with respect to the support means (20). The invention likewise relates to a container (1) comprising at least one shielding wall (12) such as the one described above. Application to the field of transporting/storing nuclear materials.

Abstract: This invention provides a plastic container characterized in that an expanded layer comprising expanded cells having a flat shape with an average major axis of not more than 400 ?m and an average aspect ratio (L/t) of not less than 6 as viewed in cross section of the container wall along the maximum stretch direction, which are oriented in the stretch direction and are distributed so as to be superimposed on top of each other in the thickness-wise direction, is formed within the container wall. In this container, expanded cells having a flat shape are distributed so as to orient in a given direction and, thus, has light shielding properties and has a pearl-like appearance, that is, has a very high commercial value. Further, since any colorant is not contained, the suitability for recycling is excellent.

Abstract: A container blank comprises at least one substrate layer made of disposable material and at least one film layer disposed substantially over the substrate layer and having at least one portion adapted to shrink away from the substrate layer upon application of heat. The shrunk film layer portion is adapted to thermally insulate the substrate layer located substantially behind the shrunk film layer portion.

Abstract: A container blank comprises at least one substrate layer made of disposable material and at least one film layer disposed substantially over the substrate layer and having at least one portion adapted to shrink away from the substrate layer upon application of heat. The shrunk film layer portion is adapted to thermally insulate the substrate layer located substantially behind the shrunk film layer portion.

Abstract: A medical waste container includes a reduced-weight section having a high density outer skin layer, a high density inner skin layer, and a cellular core layer between the outer skin layer and inner skin layer. A method for manufacturing a medical waste container includes the steps of combining a thermoplastic polymer with a endothermic chemical blowing agent, heating the polymer and blowing agent to form a melted mixture, maintaining the mixture under conditions that prevent or substantially prevent activation of the blowing agent, injecting the mixture into a mold having a mold chamber and chamber walls, the mold being at a pressure that is sufficiently low to activate the blowing agent and initiate cell formation in the mold chamber, and cooling the melted mixture in the mold to form skin layers in the mixture where the mixture contacts the chamber walls.