Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for the production of cheese. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for making pasta filata cheese. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a barrel for a single auger extrude having angular sections of material.

Abstract: A cart or trailer for managing, storing, and working with welding bottles is disclosed.

Abstract: A composite sandwich shell edge joint includes an outboard buildup pad, an inboard buildup pad spaced-apart and adjacent to the outboard buildup pad, an outboard face sheet extending from the outboard buildup pad, an inboard face sheet extending from the inboard buildup pad, bridging plies connecting the outboard buildup pad and the inboard buildup pad and at least one barrel nut installed in the buildup pads.

Abstract: A fluid reservoir assembly includes a base assembly defining an interior cavity that is adapted to receive a fluid. A cover assembly is engaged to the base assembly. The cover assembly includes a first end and an oppositely disposed second end. A first plurality of fasteners engages the first end of the cover assembly to the base assembly. The first plurality of fasteners has a first strength. A second plurality of fasteners engages the second end of the cover assembly to the base assembly. The second plurality of fasteners has a second strength. The first strength is less than the second strength.

Abstract: A water-proof container for holding a mobile device includes a base adapted to support a mobile device, a cover, a hinge for interconnecting the base and cover to one another, and a locking mechanism for locking the cover to the base. A groove is formed in an interior wall of the cover in circumscribing relation to the cover. A thin, transparent sheet of plastic has a bead formed in its peripheral edge and the bead is press fit into the groove so that the thin sheet of plastic closely overlies the operative face of the mobile device when the cover is latched to the base. A hollow lock housing is pivotally mounted about a pivot pin. A one hundred eighty degree (180°) rotation of the lock housing positions the opening on an opposite side of the container 10, capturing the latch.

Abstract: A refuse container comprising a lower member having lower side walls, upper wall sections, a hinge for pivotally mounting the upper wall sections one to the other such that the upper wall sections may be opened and closed, at least one section fastener for securing the upper wall sections together in a closed position, and a wall securing device that provides support for coupling the upper wall sections to the lower side walls. The present invention allows both of the upper walls sections to be releasably attached to the lower side walls using a combination of annular protrusions and recesses, and at least one section fastener that couples the upper wall sections to each other, thereby allowing easy access to the contents of the container such that a trash liner may be easily removed and the refuse container may be easily cleaned.

Abstract: A pullbox assembly for use in wiring having an upwardly tapered cylindrical main body having a larger diameter base than top for preventing upward movement of the pullbox when installed in the ground due to frost or soil conditions. The taper of the pullbox allows fill to be placed all around the pullbox easily. The pullbox may have a base with apertures, or a ledge at the base's rim, for allowing fill to exit when lifting the pullbox to a desired height in a hole. The fill exiting the base of the pullbox forms a smooth, even base for the pullbox when the pullbox is rotated in the hole. The apertures in the base also act as drainholes for letting water in and out and preventing groundwater from lifting the pullbox after installation. A strong lightweight plastic cover can be used to cover the pullbox for street traffic use.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for hinging or otherwise easily engaging and disengaging various members to each other include a spring-actuated pin element to selectively extend and retract a pin from one hinge leaf to engage an adjacent structure. A variety of spring elements may be used, and the hinge may be combined with other hinge elements in a variety of ways, including an articulated hinge. Methods of fabrication and assembly are disclosed.

Abstract: A combined storage basket allowing firm combination secured in position with bolts in prefabricated bolting holes for easy combination includes a base, a back, and two side grid panels; the basket has an open front; the base panel is placed on the bottom skirt of the back panel, the back panel slides into and is then bolted to inner side skirts of both side panels; and the back panel and the base panel are secured with bolts to both side panels; a rectangular frame in a width greater than that of the base panel is disposed beneath the base panel; and a vertical frame in ? shape is disposed to the back of each side panel with the top of vertical frame at a level higher than that of the top of the side panel to allow stacking up of multiple units of the basket.

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 process for making a metal-polymer composites suitable for shaping into container end panels having improved resistance to feathering and angel hair formation. A polymer coating is applied to a metal sheet. The polymer coating includes at least one cured polymer selected from polyolefins, anhydride modified polyolefins, epoxies, and phenoxies. The polymer coating on the composite is then irradiated with an electron beam, thereby scissioning chains in the cured polymer. The metal sheet preferably comprises an aluminum alloy and the polymer coating preferably comprises maleic anhydride modified polyropylene.

Abstract: A carrier for transporting a pressurized cylinder includes a container of box-like proportions for accommodating the pressurized cylinder therein, wherein the container includes a top portion having an opening therein, a bottom portion, and a plurality of side portions. The container may receive the cylinder with a friction fit. A plurality of side flaps may be pivotally connected to the container to partially cover the opening. Wheels and a telescoping handle may also be attached to the container. A lid with cutouts to receive the side flaps may be included, and a stabilizer may be positioned on the bottom portion to engage the base of the cylinder.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a fluid filter having a housing assembly defining a chamber through which fluid to be filtered can flow between an inlet and an outlet, a filtering assembly within the chamber through which fluid moving between the fluid inlet and fluid outlet passes, and a cover assembly. The housing assembly has an opening through which at least a part of the filtering assembly can be directed into an operative position within the chamber. The cover assembly seals the opening. The housing assembly has a housing body and a base plate connected to the housing body. The base plate is secured to the housing body through at least one weld and a plurality of mechanical fasteners.

Abstract: A floor for a storage bin comprising a circular metal sheet defined by sheet pieces arranged for connection together with overlapping edges. The sheet pieces include a central circular piece. The sheet pieces include a plurality of generally pie-shaped pieces arranged for side by side connection along radial edges thereof so as to define a ring surrounding the central piece having a circular outer edge and with an inner circular edge defined by the pie-shaped pieces being connected to an outer edge of the central circular piece.

Abstract: An airtight recycling barrel for bulk chemicals includes upper barrel and lower barrel fitted respectively with connecting circles by welding on their peripheries. An O-shaped seal ring is placed at the butt-joint of two barrels. For the lower barrel, an O-ring seal groove is turned out on the connecting circle, an eyelet bolt junction piece is welded to the outer wall of the connecting circle, and the junction piece is fitted with wrist and linchpin. For the upper barrel, a junction piece is also welded to the reinforced plate on the periphery. When these two barrels are butted mouth to mouth for use, they are fixed firmly with eyelet bolt that goes through press plate, and sealed with O-ring. Thus this invention possesses advantages of recycling use, saving of much steel material, convenience of loading and unloading. It is especially suitable for packing and transportation of bulk chemicals.

Abstract: A surgical tray comprises a frame made of a synthetic plastic material having a metal plate insert floatably mounted in the frame and forming the tray bottom or floor.

Abstract: Sealed structural joints for use in manufacturing pressurized tank structures, and particularly cryogenic fuel tanks. In a preferred embodiment, the structural joints and seals comprise a strain-compliant material as applied to a joint or seam to provide a surface to bridge the joint with a continuous skin so as to provide a completed bonded inner surface. In the preferred embodiment, the strain-compliant material comprises honeycomb, although foam cores and homogenous elastomeric materials may also be utilized. Among the specific applications by which the joint seals of the present invention may be employed include splice joint seals, frame seals, and access cover openings.

Abstract: A disposable cutting board assembly (10) having an inner cutting surface (12), a plurality of peripheral outer borders (14) each including an exterior edge (16), and a plurality of corners (18). A plurality of peripheral score lines (20) separate the outer borders (14) from the inner cutting surface (12). The outer borders (14) and the corners (18) are foldable between a first position with the outer borders (14) and the corners (18) in a substantially horizontal position and a second position with the outer borders (14) and the corners (18) in a substantially vertical position. The folding of the outer borders (14) and corners (18) creates a transport tray (10) having an impervious and continuous exterior wall surrounding the inner cutting surface (12). The disposable cutting board assembly (10) also includes a number of partially die cut indicia (30) disposed along one of the outer borders (14).

Abstract: A process is provided for closing and hermetically sealing a bottom of a container. A cylindrical container body is provided which has an inside heat-sealable surface and an open bottom end. A flange is formed on and around the bottom end of the cylindrical container body which extends outwardly from the container body at a sharp radius of approximately 90 degrees to an outside surface of the container body and which defines a flat circular heat-sealable surface on an outer side of the flange. A generally circular membrane patch having an inside heat-sealable surface is positioned on the flat circular heat-sealable surface of the container body flange covering the open bottom end of the container body. The heat-sealable surfaces of the container body flange and the membrane patch are heat-sealed to each other for hermetically sealing the container bottom end.

Abstract: A disconnectable flow connector for connecting a fluid-containing flexible bag (1) to a fluid supply line (100) is sufficiently airtight so as to allow dispensing of fluids, especially adhesives, which are highly reactive on contact with even the least quantity of air. The bag (1) has a spout (2, 3) with a pierceable membrane (5). A valve (10) has a tapering end which can pierce and then seal the membrane, an aperture (13) at the tip, and a valve plunger (14) operable so as to be retractable from the aperture (13) to an open (fluid flow) position independently of the piercing action. A fluid pressure mechanism is provided for driving fluid from the flexible bag (1) through the flow connector to the fluid supply line (100). The mechanism consists of a housing (30,31,32,33) for containing the bag (1) and a housing end wall (34) which is moveable along the length of the housing. The bag (1) has no tendency to collapse or fold in on itself.

Abstract: A set-up assembly of casing for electric appliances includes four members of a base, left and right side covers and a front cover, in which the base and side covers are coupled with an interlocking coupling and internal screw fastening, the front cover is mounted to the base with latches and clamps, and pairs of the base and front cover mounted to the base are provided for direct connection in mutually side-by-side manner, while the bases in the adjacent pairs can be mutually coupled with the interlocking couplings and connected in gripping manner with connecting metal fittings, for the extension in integralized state, without exposing wiring cables of the appliances to the exterior of the casing.

Abstract: A box is fitted together with a bottom of lateral walls, the latter being connected by mutually-engaging slots. The bottom has pins received in blind bores which engage in blind holes of the lateral walls. At least one of these pins is spring-biased to allow at least one lateral wall to be inserted. After the spring-biased pin jumps into the blind hold of this inserted wall, the pin and bore junctions are invisible and the system cannot be readily disassembled.

Abstract: A fluid storage tank comprising a main body and covers to close off openings of the main body. The main body and covers have inside surfaces which are, in use, in contact with fluid stored in the tank the main body is made up of a casing and a liner which is provided inside the casing. The covers are releasable retained in place and seal with the inside surface of the main body so that fluid can be stored in the tank.

Abstract: An object is to provide a packaging container which can be easily recycled after being thrown away, which allows food to be heated by dielectric heating, and which has an excellent thermal insulating performance. Another object is to provide a method for manufacturing the packaging container. The packaging container includes a sleeve (12) having upper and lower ends folded inward, a film (16) which covers the sleeve (12), an inner container (11) formed inside the sleeve (12), and a lid for sealing the inner container (11). The film (16) and the inner container (11) are fused and joined integrally at folded portions of the upper and lower ends of the sleeve (12). Since it becomes unnecessary to provide a thermally activatable adhesive or the like between the sleeve (12) and the inner container (11), or to apply a thermally activatable adhesive or the like onto the inner surface of the sleeve (12), storage and handling of the sleeve (12) become easier.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tank with an inner and/or outer cladding or lining, consisting of a tank wall and a double-walled cladding adhering to the latter and consisting of a double pile fabric which is reinforced by a curable impregnated resin and in which an upper and a lower fabric are connected so as to be spaced from one another by means of webs formed by pile threads, and with a closing-off laminate ply, the webs of the cladding forming, between the upper and the lower fabric, web walls extending linearly in one direction and consisting in each case of a multiplicity of pile threads arranged next to one another, and the web walls extending parallel to one another with small web heights of about 2.5 to 3.5 mm and with web wall spacings, greater than these of about 5 to 8 mm and, together with the upper and the lower fabric, delimiting individual cavity ducts.

Abstract: A stowage container for the use in aircraft, for example as an overhead stowage compartment or a trolley, comprises a bottom member A, a top member D, at least two side wall members B, C, and two plane end wall members 1. Said members are essentially rigid and plane. Additionally an essentially rigid closure flap member 3 may be provided. All said members are assembled together and together define the stowage space of the container. The end wall members 1 are made of injection molded parts, while a cured composite component 2 forms in one single piece the bottom member, the top member and the side wall members and is manufactured in sandwich construction of prepregs 6 of fiber reinforced thermosettings. Said component comprises regions of honeycomb construction material 7 interposed between at least two layers of prepregs, which regions of honeycomb construction material are somewhat spaced apart.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite packing container which generally comprises a bottom bracket, a front, rear, left and right side panels which jointly define a box unit, and a cover which can be enveloped onto the box unit. Characterized in that the front and rear side panels have an identical configuration and the side panel is configured by a multi-layer corrugated paper board having mounted with a L-shape iron plate by a locking screw at both ends. The upper and bottom sides of the paper board are enclosed with an U-shape bar which also covers to the L-shape iron plate. The left and right side panels are configured with an identical configuration and similar to the front and rear side panels in general. The left and right side panels are provided with a 7-shape iron plate which is different to the front and rear side panels.

Abstract: Pressure vessels having end closures for sealing at least one open end are constructed so as to provide full-bore access to a generally tubular shell portion wherein one or more filter cartridges will be disposed. A sealing ring of rectangular cross section is seated in a groove provided in the tubular shell at a location axially inward of a cylindrical surface region wherein a central annular groove is provided. A closure head fits within this annular surface and includes a shoulder which prevents insertion past the sealing ring.

Abstract: A full contact floating roof for a storage vessel includes a plurality of panels wherein each panel includes a core disposed between upper and lower skins. A plurality of closures are provided wherein each closure is secured to perimeter edges of a panel by welding the closure to at least one of the upper and lower skins. A plurality of fasteners connect adjacent closures thereby forming the floating roof.

Abstract: A lug lid (10) which closes an open head pail (12) has lugs (31) that overlap the annular rim (19) of the pail and which are crimped thereabout to attach the lid to the pail. An annular expansion bead (38) is formed in the lid to enable the lid to expand to relieve some of the increases in internal pressure which might occur in the container. Sacrificial depressions (46) are formed in the lid (10) adjacent the expansion bead (38) with each sacrificial depression radially aligned with a lid lug (31). The sacrificial depressions selectively weaken the lid to control the formation of wrinkles (47) in the lid in response to increased pressure within the materials container, with such wrinkles being formed in radial alignment with the lugs of the lid, where the connection between the lid (10) and the pail (12) is strongest.

Abstract: An intermodal shipping container including a top wall, a bottom wall, opposite side walls, and a composite frame structure including upper and lower longitudinals interconnecting the side walls with the top and bottom walls, and a pair of stacking frame assemblies for supporting the weight of one or more other containers. Each stacking frame assembly includes a pair of vertical stacking posts each integrated into one of the side walls and a horizontal crossmember integrated into the top wall. The stacking posts and the crossmember are pultruded of composite material, and the stacking post can include layers of different material to optimize performance. Each of the stacking frame assemblies also includes a pair of upper connector assemblies at the intersections between the upper longitudinal members, the stacking posts, and the crossmember, and a pair of lower connector assemblies at the intersections of the lower longitudinal members and the stacking posts.

Abstract: An extended-life trash receptacle includes walls forming a body having an open bottom. A replaceable bottom is adapted to fit within the body. The walls include flanges or other support means on their lower peripheries for supporting the replaceable bottom, and retaining strips or other retaining means for holding the replaceable bottom on the support means. The replaceable bottom is preferably made of plastic, Fiberglas, hard robber, aluminum, or other suitable strong, durable, tough, non-rusting, non-corroding, and relatively chemical-impervious material. If the replaceable bottom becomes worn, punctured, or otherwise damaged in use, it can be quickly and easily replaced by removing the retaining means and lifting the bottom out of the body. A new replaceable bottom can then be dropped into place in the body, and the retaining means reinstalled. The trash receptacle can then be returned to service, thus extending its useful life.

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 container (10) includes a hoop (14) defining first and second open faces (16, 18). A flexible membrane (20) is secured tautly to the hoop to cover the first open face, whereby the flexible membrane serves as a percussion drum head and the hoop and flexible membrane cooperatively define a cavity (22) for receiving articles (24). A removable lid (26) selectively covers the second open face.

Abstract: The pallet container (1), developed with the intended objective of simplifying the lid fastening feature as compared with conventional containers, with an inner container (2) of a synthetic resin and with a sheet-metal jacket (3) in close contact with this inner container, this jacket being attached to a flat pallet (16), is characterized in that the upper rim of the sheet-metal jacket (3) is designed as a triple folded rim (14) to which the lid (4) is attached by threaded fasteners.