Abstract: A laundry basket incorporates a feature that allows an individual to deposit clothing directly from the basket into a washing machine, such as a front-loading washing machine, via a molded chute. The chute is integrated into the basket and is the correct size to allow it to be inserted into the typically round opening in the front of the appliance, hooked over the edge by the lip/handle, and the opposite end lifted up to deposit the clothing directly into the appliance with very little effort.

Abstract: A packaging for a tea pouch, a method of making the packaging, and a tea pouch made from the packaging are disclosed. The packaging includes a paper substrate and a coextrusion including an ethylene vinyl alcohol layer. The ethylene vinyl alcohol layer is directly attached to the paper substrate. Packaging of this type exhibits excellent barrier properties, may be heat sealed under pressure to form a tea pouch without substantial amounts of squeeze out, and does not present the cost or disposal issues associated with some other types of packaging.

Abstract: The invention relates to articles comprising a metal surface provided with a glass-, glass-ceramic- or ceramic-type protective layer, characterized in that the protective layer comprises a base layer comprising a matrix made of an alkali and/or alkaline earth silicate and an alkali metal- and alkaline earth metal-free top layer comprising a matrix made of an oxidic silicon compound, and to a method for the manufacture of said articles. The articles comprising the protective layer exhibit high chemical resistance and improved non-stick properties. They are characterized in particular by high dishwasher resistance.

Abstract: A transport system for containers includes a plurality of vehicles configured to be driven independently of each other. A guiding device is configured to guide the vehicles in a circulating manner. A plurality of mold shells are configured to encompass a side wall of the containers about a partial circumferential area of the side wall, the plurality of mold shells being mounted on respective ones of the plurality of vehicles so as to receive the containers between adjacent mold shells of adjacent vehicles and transport them.

Abstract: A glass container has a multiplicity of three-dimensional discernible glass fracture patterns disposed between the inside and outside surfaces of the container wall. The fracture patterns preferably are disposed in a visually discernible non-random pattern, such as in the form of text, a logo, a decorative pattern or a combination thereof. The glass container wall thus decorated preferably is substantially stress-free.

Abstract: A crate includes a base and a plurality of walls including a front wall. The front wall is movable between a retracted, open position and a closed position. In some embodiments, the front wall includes a frame, a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is hingeably connected to the frame and the second portion is hingeably connected to the first portion.

Abstract: A container (101) has a constant wall thickness vessel (102) with a valve (103) crimped on at a neck (104) in the vessel. The valve has a dispensing stem (105). The vessel is circularly cylindrical and formed with an groove (106) extending parallel with the length of the vessel, from a base (107) to the neck (104). When the container is lain on its sidewall (108), it will roll, changing its orientation, until the groove (106) is at the surface as shown in FIG. 7, with the groove in effect floating on the surface of the liquid, providing an indication of the actual quantity of content in the container.

Abstract: Packages (10) for housing consumable products and methods of using same are provided. Methods for teaching children to self-feed are also provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a package (10) including a body (12) defining side walls (14,16), a first end wall (18), an inclined second end wall (20) and an elongated interior compartment (24) having a predetermined width for housing consumable products.

Abstract: A transceiver module includes a sheet metal housing, an EMI finger, and a slot, wherein the EMI finger extends away from the sheet metal housing, and the slot is formed on the sheet metal housing and by the base of the EMI finger. By the slot, the sheet metal housing is prevented from getting stuck or jammed inside the cage upon removing the transceiver module from the cage.

Abstract: A system for dispensing wire or cable from at least one carton has one or more reels disposed in the carton and a toolbox disposed to be above the carton. The tool box has a floor, left and right walls, and top and bottom fastening holes such that an axial rod may be inserted through the fastening holes, through the carton(s), and secured to a cart. The system preferably includes a drawing board that can be attached to the tool box.

Abstract: A container having removable side panels and spacer inserts, the spacer inserts disposed within the gap between adjacent side panels, whereby said side panels are raised to remove them from the container and wherein the spacer inserts preclude removal of a lower side panel unless the adjacent upper side panel is raised sufficient distance to remove the spacer insert.

Abstract: A metal can (40) for preserving a food product sterilised by heat treatment after closing the can, is made up of an integral body forming the bottom (41) and the side wall (43) of the can, and a lid (42) are mounted on the body in order to seal the latter, the minimum thickness of the side wall (43) being between 20% and 60% of the thickness of the centre of the bottom (41). The height of the can (40) is between 1.5 and 3.5 times the width thereof, and the bottom (41) and/or the lid (42) of the can has a central wall (411, 421) with an outwardly convex shape, connected to the side wall (43) by a peripheral groove (410) opening up towards the outside.

Abstract: A mobile storage tank includes a wall, a platform secured to the wall, and a structure that provides ascending access to the platform. The structure is configured to transition between a retracted position and an extended position.

Abstract: A baffle system for use in a clarifier tank, having a tank bottom and a periphery and a substantially vertical peripheral wall bounding the interior of the tank, has a plurality of baffles mounted on the peripheral wall of the clarifier tank. each baffle has an upper baffle surface with a lower end and an upper end. The upper end of the upper baffle portion is coupled to the side wall of the clarifier tank wall. The lower end of the upper baffle portion is disposed. at a substantially 60° angle away from the side wall of the clarifier tank such that the upper baffle surface slopes downwardly and away from the side wall.

Abstract: A package includes an outer structure having at least one display face. The display face has a framing region and a focal region. The framing region has a framing pattern having a framing pattern complexity value and the focal region has a focal pattern having a focal pattern complexity value. The difference between the framing pattern complexity value and the focal pattern complexity value is at least 3.

Abstract: A spillproof container assembly includes a container body and a lid body that is adapted to be fastened onto the container body by screwing. Both the container body and the lid body are advantageously provided with outwardly extending wing portions for enhancing the grippability of and properly orienting the container assembly for small children. The outwardly extending wing portions of the container body are aligned with the outwardly extending wing portions of the lid body. The lid body is provided with an acoustic waveguide, and sound generating structure is provided in communication with the acoustic waveguide for creating an audible feedback when the lid body has been tightened onto the container body to a predetermined relative position and tightness. The acoustic waveguide further functions as a viewing port that provides a visual feedback so that a user can visually verify the position of the lid body with respect to the container body.

Abstract: A container that has a laminate that has a substrate with a gloss layer and a matte layer is provided. A portion of the laminate is located at a seal portion of the container, and a plurality of blind holes extend through the gloss layer but do not extend through any amount of the matte layer at the portion of the laminate that is located at the seal portion. The plurality of blind holes function to reduce the severity of pinholes at the seal portion.

Abstract: A container of opening a container is provided. The container includes an outer shell slidably carrying a dispensing cartridge between open and closed states. A cooperating catch arrangement is operably interposed between the outer shell and the dispensing cartridge. The cooperating catch arrangement has a locked state that fixes the dispensing cartridge in the closed state relative to the outer shell and an unlocked state in which the dispensing cartridge is permitted to slide relative to the outer shell from the closed state to the open state. The cooperating catch arrangement is operable to be transitioned from the locked state to the unlocked state by resiliently reducing a width of the outer shell along a compression axis which resiliently expands a thickness of the outer shell along an expansion axis to disengage cooperating catch arrangement. A method of opening includes compressing the outer shell to disengage the cooperating catch arrangement.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a thermoformed, rectangular disposable storage container. The container includes a base and lid. The base includes arched front and rear walls to redistribute the pressure placed on the top of the container and to generally evenly balance the load force around the container front, rear and end walls to prevent buckling of the container front or rear walls. The container lid includes an arched front wall and rear wall which generally corresponds to the degree of arch of the front and rear walls of the base.

Abstract: A cartridge is formed from a rolled bilayer including a fiberglass layer acting as a stabilizing substrate, and carbon layer formed from bird feathers. The cartridge creates adsorptive nano pockets, and is inserted into a tank for increasing the capacity for storage of methane and hydrogen gas stored within.

Abstract: A fuel pump module includes a reservoir and a sender gauge. The reservoir includes an outer wall, an inner wall spaced radially inward from the outer wall, and through-hole sockets spaced around a perimeter of the reservoir to define N zones between the inner and outer walls, where N is an integer greater than one. The sender gauge is mounted to the reservoir in one of the N zones.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a fuel container and to a fuel container for motor vehicles.

Abstract: A container comprising a pail, removable cover, and a gasket disposed between the cover and the pail is disclosed. The pail has an angled bead at the proximal end of the pail and a plurality of satellite rings that extend circumferentially around the pail and form a wall junction with the pail. The wall junction has a substantially constant wall thickness. A bail ear is formed to connect at least two of the satellite rings to define an opening between the bail ear and the body. The pail also includes a shock absorbing wall section.

Abstract: Presented is an improved panel and connector sidewall construction. While maintaining the benefits of standard structural panel designs, the post connector construction also achieves many benefits of traditional sheet and post designs, including simplified replacement of damaged interior panels. The design also allows for simplified replacement of the outer panels of the container while simultaneously providing an aerodynamic surface without protruding rivets. The sidewall construction also achieves the important objective of providing smooth trailer walls with minimal recesses, protrusions and snag points.

Abstract: A hanging storage container (30) is provided that includes a structure having a upper portion (40) and a lower portion (42) interconnected by a flat plane like substantially vertical back (44), having a bounding surface (46) extending from one vertical side of a substantially vertical back (44) to its opposite vertical side along lower portion (42) forming the enclosure (48), having a bottom (50) interconnecting with substantially vertical back (44) and bounding surface (46) continuously at the perimeter of a flat plane like bottom (50), having a hanger (52) located at upper portion (40) formed from the substantially horizontal surface (54) interconnected to the upper end of substantially vertical back (44) and the upper end of the prong (56) forming a loop (58). A means to contain, store and transport various items improving the workflow of a utility person (120).

Abstract: Various embodiments of an improved top rail for a container body, e.g. a truck body, are disclosed. In exemplary embodiments, a support structure is disposed at least partially within a channel of the top rail to provide increased strength to the top rail and to protect the top rail and container body from damage. Examples of support structures include support blocks, such as composite blocks, and support rails, such as metal rails. In an exemplary embodiment, a low-profile light source can be installed on the top rail and/or the support structure.

Abstract: A sleeve structure for a hand-held electronic device is assembled by a hard back cover and a soft plastic collar to enclose a hand-held electronic device, especially a tablet personal computer or a mobile phone. The hard back cover is made by Arcly and an entire surface manifests a pattern of diamonds to facilitate holding by a hand and increase fanciness and brightness. An inner surface of the back cover can be glued and attached with a laser reflection sticker which is printed with a pattern or can be processed with electroplating, depending on a shape design of the tablet personal computer or the mobile phone, thereby achieving fanciness and brightness. In addition, the soft plastic collar to enclose peripheries can prevent from scratching.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses disclosed herein relate to a recyclable thermoplastic unit that includes a casing body composed of a first thermoplastic having a first melting point. The casing body also includes a first locking mechanism that is configured to mate with a second locking mechanism of a sacrifice layer. The sacrifice layer is composed of a second thermoplastic and includes the second locking mechanism. The sacrifice layer has a melting point that is greater than the melting point of the casing body.

Abstract: Described are embodiments of a biological specimen collection transfer and container system and method for handling and processing specimens of cellular, and related particulate matter, directly into a vial or other like container. The vial, or container, assembly includes a series of ridges, protrusions, or like engagement members, that extend from the inside of the vial or container. Application of an external force between the collection apparatus and the engagement members contained within the vial, or container, results in an increased amount of cells, cellular structures, related material, and other particulates to transfer from the collection apparatus to the vial, or like container, thereby improving the sample yield and processing effectiveness of the sample in order to increase diagnostic utility.

Abstract: In a manufacturing method of a package carrier, a substrate including a first metal layer, a second metal layer having a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to each other, and an insulating layer between the first and second metal layers is provided. The second metal layer has a greater thickness than the first metal layer. A first opening passing through the first metal layer and the insulating layer and exposing a portion of the top surface of the second metal layer is formed. The first metal layer is patterned to form a patterned conductive layer. Second openings are formed on the bottom surface of the second metal layer. The second metal layer is divided into thermal conductive blocks by the second openings that do not connect the first opening. A surface passivation layer is formed on the patterned conductive layer and the exposed portion of the top surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of transporting parts constituting a product in a product assembly plant, the method including placing the parts in a returnable container, the returnable container being carried by a worker within the plant, wherein the returnable container is formed by expansion molding of expanded particles of a polyolefin-based resin, the relationship between the weight and volume of the returnable container satisfies Formula (1) below, and the relationship between the flexural modulus and density of the returnable container satisfies Formula (2) below: 650?(a?W)/W×V?4,000??(1) (where W is the weight (kg) of the returnable container, V is the volume (L) of the returnable container, and a represents 23 kg, i.e., the maximum weight that can be carried by a worker within the plant, which is recommended by the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH)); 0.10?F/D?0.

Abstract: A baffle system for a clarifier tank where the tank has a tank bottom, a periphery and a substantially vertical peripheral wall bounding the interior of the tank, said tank having an effluent channel. The baffle system includes a plurality of baffles mounted on the clarifier tank, each baffle having a baffle surface with a lower end and an upper end. The upper end of the baffle surface is coupled to a wall of the clarifier tank, the lower end of the baffle surface is disposed at a substantially 60° angle away from the side wall of the clarifier tank such that the baffle surface slopes downwardly and away from the side wall.

Abstract: An enclosure includes an enclosure body and a mounting member. The enclosure body includes a bottom panel. The mounting member includes a mounting protrusion and a securing element. The securing element secures the mounting protrusion to an inner side of the bottom panel. The mounting protrusion includes a mounting portion and a stopper portion extending from the mounting portion. A cross section of the mounting portion is less than a cross section of the bottom panel taken along a plane parallel to the bottom panel.

Abstract: The present invention is a non-destructive method of inspecting a bond, particularly a braze bond, in a hermetic package. The invention involves a unique hermetic package design adapted for ultrasonic inspection and a method of inspecting the package. This package and non-destructive inspection process are particularly useful in implantable neural stimulators such as visual prostheses.

Abstract: The packing according to the invention comprises: a container for holding said at least one object to be sterilized, having an inlet opening and a discharge opening via which said at least one object may pass into and out of said container, said container comprising a rigid part which comprises a peripheral wall bored with a multitude of small holes having dimensions smaller than those of the said at least one object, and a non-rigid part in a material porous to the sterilization fluid and non-porous to microbial contamination, this non-rigid part being able to contain said rigid part and to be sealed thereon; and at least one envelope made in a flexible and airtight material, which is vacuum sealing fitted on said container.

Abstract: A container formed from a blank, a forming, tool and a method of forming a container are disclosed. The container includes features that are formed by a plurality of score lines in a marginal portion of the blank. The container has a bottom wall, a side wall, and a flange extending from the side wall. The flange has a thickness that is greater than a thickness of the blank.

Abstract: A protective apparatus for an article, the apparatus including a surrounding sidewall having a first end portion and an opposing second end portion, the sidewall also having a perpendicularly oriented first margin portion and an opposing second margin portion, also with a primary interior. The interior includes a plurality of first and second chambers that are intersticed in position to one another. In addition, included is a plurality of particulate items loosely disposed within each of the first and second chambers and a structure for removable engagement positioned adjacent to the first and second margins. The removable engagement structure facilitates the first and second margins to be removably engaged allowing the surrounding sidewall to envelope the article. The primary interior can be evacuated, thus removing the air spaces between the particulate items and in the interior resulting in rigidifying the surrounding sidewall, thus protecting the article.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of a cup having a bottom and a sidewall attached to the bottom, wherein the sidewall preferably comprises a rolled rimat its upper edge opposite to the bottom, wherein the sidewall comprises a single layer or a plurality of layers, wherein at least one of the layers is produced from a paper material, carton, plastic, PLA, a renewable and/or a biodegradable resource and or any other comparable material, where-in at least one shaping is shaped into at least one of the layers of the sidewall, wherein the shaping is at least partially ring-shaped, wherein the shaping extends at least partially over the perimeter of the sidewall, wherein the shaping is inwardly or outwardly directed, wherein the shapings are compressed in height such that an edge of each shaping touches an opposite segment of the shaping and/or that both edges of each shaping touch each other and are joined together, and a cup produced by this process.

Abstract: A container including a wall that defines an internal volume and an opening into the internal volume, the wall including an internal surface and an external surface, and being formed as a layered structure that includes a first layer positioned proximate the internal surface and a second layer positioned proximate the external surface, the second layer including major bosses extending into engagement with the first layer to space the second layer from the first layer.

Abstract: A container including a wall that defines an internal volume and an opening into the internal volume, the wall including an internal surface and an external surface, and being formed as a layered structure that includes a first layer positioned proximate the internal surface and a second layer positioned proximate the external surface, the second layer including major bosses extending into engagement with the first layer to space the second layer from the first layer.

Abstract: A pressure vessel, including: a body portion; and an inclined nozzle projecting from the body portion along an axis inclined relative to an inner surface of the body portion, wherein: a through hole of a circular section is formed through both the body portion and the inclined nozzle. At an intersecting portion between the inner surface of the body portion and a surface surrounding the through hole, there are formed round portions. The radius of each of the round portions at two positions in a major axis direction is smaller than the radius of each of round portions.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a waterproof box capable of improving waterproof performance and workability, and space-saving. When high-pressure washing is performed, washing water injected toward the waterproof box hits a peripheral wall of a box main body, and then washing water is increased along the peripheral wall. Since the increased washing water hits a lower surface of a first waterproof portion of a main body side waterproof structure, some force of the water is reduced. Furthermore, a part of the increase washing water passes through a space arranged inside of a wall upward.

Abstract: A reinforced plastic foam cup including a body which defines an open top end and a closed bottom end, wherein the top end has a greater diameter than the bottom end. The body includes a reinforced tapered side wall that extends from the bottom end to the top end. A substantial portion of the reinforced tapered side wall includes a plastic foam layer, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer and a rigid material layer. Such reinforced plastic foam cup provides an improved tactile feel and enhanced insulation and rigidity properties.

Abstract: An oil sump for use in internal combustion engines or transmissions, where the oil sump consists of sheet metal shaped by deep drawing and has a reinforced edge, by means of which it rests, in its mounted state, in the internal combustion engine or the transmission with a seal positioned between them. The reinforcement consists of at least one separate metal part, which is mounted on the edge of the oil sump by positive locking and/or nonpositive locking with deformation of the edge of the oil sump.

Abstract: Hydrophobic coating compositions are provided as are processes to coat articles with the compositions. Extremely hydrophobic coatings are provided by the compositions. Compositions that include perfluorohexyl(meth)acrylate and a branched or high Tg monomer are provided as are articles coated with the polymerization product of the composition. Methods are also provided for forming hydrophobic coatings on articles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a blood plasma collecting flask made of plastic for the storage of blood plasma in the frozen state, comprising a flask body (1) which in the horizontal section has a cross-section with a rectangular basic shape and has on its upper side a flask neck (2), wherein the lateral faces of the flask body (2) respectively define a flat or slightly inwardly curved area (3) adjoining which are areas rounded towards the face surfaces.

Abstract: A method for assembling a fin seal container including folding a container blank into a three-dimensional body that defines an internal volume and includes an end portion that defines an opening into the internal volume, the end portion including a first fin seal panel having inner and outer major surfaces and a second fin seal panel having inner and outer major surfaces, folding the end portion such that the inner major surface of the first fin seal panel is positioned adjacent to the inner major surface of the second fin seal panel, separating the first fin seal panel from the second fin seal panel, treating the inner major surface of the first fin seal panel and/or the inner major surface of the second fin seal panel, and pressing the first fin seal panel into engagement with the second fin seal panel.

Abstract: A crate, includes a bottom, two end walls, and two side walls. Each of the side walls comprises a first lateral edge adjacent to the first end wall, a second lateral edge adjacent to the second end wall, a lower edge adjacent to the bottom, and an upper edge distant from the bottom. Each side wall comprises a continuous stiffening member extending parallel to the lateral edges and at least partly to the upper edge. The continuous stiffening member comprises a stiffening portion extending at least in one area between the lateral edges from the upper edge in the direction towards the lower edge and back to the upper edge.

Abstract: An open ended container comprising a top, bottom, front, back, right, and left sides, wherein the top side is open, the bottom side is slanted downward from the back to the front side, wherein the front side includes a flat area, and a back side including an attachment means, and wherein at least one of the sides comprises openings.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mobile terminal and a method for fabricating a case thereof, the mobile terminal comprising a case defining an appearance of the mobile terminal, wherein the case includes a first base formed of a transparent material, a plurality of recess portions recessed into one surface of the first base, and a second base having a surface facing the plurality of recess portions, and disposed to be overlaid on the plurality of recess portions so as to form empty spaces defined by the plurality of recess portions and the surface facing the plurality of recess portions.