Abstract: The invention relates to a glass panel element (1) with a fastening element (2) for using in a container (6), in particular for using in a showcase. The fastening element (2) has a profiled edge strip (3) for fixing to the container (6) in a form-fitting manner. Said fastening element (2) is adhesively connected with a lateral surface (4) of the glass panel element (1). A thickness (D1) of the fastening element (2) corresponds to a thickness (D2) of the glass panel element (1). A fastening element (2) is arranged on each facing side of the glass panel element (1) and adhesively connected with said glass panel element (1). The profiled edge strip (3) and the glass panel element (1) close in a flush manner. The fastening element (2) is made of aluminium. The invention also relates to a glass showcase comprising at least one glass panel element (1) according to the invention.

Abstract: A bathtub includes a base attached to a container. The base is movable between a collapsed position with respect to the container and a deployed position with respect to the container to support the container at an elevated location with respect to a support surface, and the container is movable between a collapsed position with respect to the base and a deployed position with respect to the base to form an open tub to receive a child to be bathed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a door storage container having a base, a rear wall, and a front wall. The front wall is in the form of a plurality of interlocking elements assembled together. The plurality of interlocking elements assembled together to form the front wall includes an upper extrusion profile, a lower extrusion profile, and a panel enclosed between the upper extrusion profile and the lower extrusion profile.

Abstract: A consumer product comprising packaging including a product chamber and an outer jacket at least partially surrounding the product chamber; and an antiperspirant composition disposed within the product chamber, wherein the composition exhibits an average standard deviation of less than or equal to about 5 of penetration peak force measurements taken in accordance with a penetration test method as defined herein.

Abstract: A floating insulating beverage container is comprised of a double walled beverage container which is adequately buoyant and balanced to remain upright in a body of water. The adequate buoyancy and balanced is achieved by the buoyant forces available from the annular cavity created by the double wall container configuration and the balance by the non-buoyant or ballasted bottom of the container. The double wall annular space and ballasted weight are determined to maintain the drink container upright in a body of water, without sinking when filled with beverage, and not capsizing when empty. The double wall configuration also provides insulation for the beverage due to the void between the inner and outer walls.

Abstract: Waste container that is formed of a base part with a container body attached, the body comprising an outer casing and a cover plate with a gap for putting in waste attached to the container body's upper surface. The body comprises at least one curved surface that makes the body take the shape of a vertical cylinder whose surface is meant to be a media surface for commercials. The transparent casing is located outside the surface, and the film that functions as the media surface is located between the curved surface and the casing. A transparent, curved casing can be made to be more curved for changing the media surface, where out of the length of both side edges of the casing at least a part comes out of the slot places formed at the edges of the curved surface, so that the casing can diverge from the curved surface.

Abstract: A consumer product comprising packaging including a product chamber and an outer jacket at least partially surrounding the product chamber; and an antiperspirant composition disposed within the product chamber, wherein the composition exhibits an average standard deviation of less than or equal to about 5 of penetration peak force measurements taken in accordance with a penetration test method as defined herein.

Abstract: A container for purification of water by a combination of filtering, heating, and UV-radiation of the water is disclosed. The container includes a first section, which at least partly includes a sunlight permeable layer, and a second section, which at least partly is opposite the first section and at least partly includes a sunlight absorbing and infrared radiation emitting (IR-emitting) layer. The first and the second section together enclose a volume, in which the water can be received to be heated by and exposed to sunlight. According to the present invention, the first section is arranged such that the permeable layer is essentially flat, and the second section is arranged such that the volume includes at least a first and a second portion, wherein the first and the second portion, respectively, have a first and a second distance, respectively, between the permeable layer and the sunlight absorbing and IR-emitting layer, where the first and second distances are mutually different.

Abstract: The present invention provides a 3D tumbler structure including an inner tumbler body, made of a transparent material, having an accommodating space therein; a metallic painting layer, coated on the outer surface of the inner tumbler body, wherein when at least one soft magnet is provided in the accommodating space, the metallic powders contained in the metallic painting layer will be attracted and gathered by the soft magnet to form patterns with 3D halo effect according to the shape of the soft magnet; and an outer tumbler body, made of a transparent material, covering on the inner tumbler body and the metallic painting layer to form a integral tumbler structure by an injection molding process for providing a 3D visual effect. Therefore, the present invention can provide enhanced texture and distinguishability for the tumbler.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container for receiving a liquid cosmetic product, in particular a colored cosmetic product for the lips, eyelids, fingernails or the like. A transparent or translucent material is provided as container material. The container is of a two-piece design comprising a first container element and a second container element, wherein the first and the second container element are securely joined together in a liquid-tight manner. The first container element has an inner wall with a profile.

Abstract: A container for holding a grout sample, said container having five walled sides, and one open side, wherein one walled side defines a base of the container and the open side provides access to a cavity, said cavity bounded by four walled sides and a floor defined by said base; and grout placed within said cavity.

Abstract: A transparent, portable secure container is configured to accommodate a standard retail package for a consumer product not legally purchased by minors. The container comprises a plurality of panels, a hinge and a lock. Some of the panels are joined to form the container, such that the container conforms to outside dimensions of the standard retail package. One of the panels is coupled to the container via the hinge to form a door. The lock secures the container by locking the door in a closed position. The panels are formed of a lightweight, durable structural material, such that the container is portable. At least one of the panels is transparent, such that the container provides an interior view when the door is in the closed position.

Abstract: A thermal effect from a bottom cutoff portion of parison is dispersed and reduced by forming at least three pinch-off lines in an outer surface of a bottom and laying out these pinch-off lines radially from a center of the bottom of a bottle-like direct blow molded product made of a synthetic resin, which prevents a deeply dented portion from developing in an inner bottom surface. In the case of a square body, four pinch-off lines are disposed in the shape of a cross and are positioned along diagonal lines on the bottom surface and one of the diagonal lines is located on the parting line. Each outermost end of the pinch-off line is placed near bottom foot where parison walls are locally drawn and molded, which reduces the drawing rate at the foot to prevent the walls from getting extremely thin.

Abstract: A storage system comprises a bottom, a plurality of sides, a cover and a plurality of vertical dividers. The sides are fixed to the bottom and the cover is located to have open and closed positions with respect to the sides, opposite the bottom. The vertical dividers are arranged in first and second transverse orientations between the sides, forming vertical storage units for hanging lures. A plurality of ventilation and drainage holes are formed in the bottom panel, and the top and at least two of the sides are transparent to visible light. Each of the bottom, sides, and cover is formed of an impact-resistant thermoplastic having a thickness of at least 4 mm, such that the cover supports a weight of at least 220 lbs when in the closed position.

Abstract: A container comprising a housing having an outer wall, an interior, and an inner wall nested within the interior of the housing is disclosed. The outer wall contains a rim that defines an opening at the bottom of the housing. The opening provides access to the housing interior. The outer wall is spaced apart from the inner wall, thereby defining a hollowed region for storing object in the interior of the housing. The inner wall terminates at a bottom wall disposed in the interior of the housing. The inner wall and the bottom wall define a receptacle portion of the housing that is configured to hold decorative articles. The container also includes a base that is detachable from the opening at the bottom of the housing. The base is configured to provide access to the hollow region of the housing.

Abstract: A nursing bottle comprising a fluid container having a cushiony exterior sidewall and an object disposed between the fluid container and the exterior sidewall to enable viewing of the object through the exterior sidewall.

Abstract: A transparent, portable secure container is configured to accommodate a standard retail package for a consumer product not legally purchased by minors. The container comprises a plurality of panels, a hinge and a lock. Some of the panels are joined to form the container, such that the container conforms to outside dimensions of the standard retail package. One of the panels is coupled to the container via the hinge to form a door. The lock secures the container by locking the door in a closed position. The panels are formed of a lightweight, durable structural material, such that the container is portable. At least one of the panels is transparent, such that the container provides an interior view when the door is in the closed position.

Abstract: This invention is a photo display drinking container for children. The container includes a hollow vessel (12) surrounded by a clear outer casing (10). The clear outer casing (10) is open at the bottom, forming a display space (21) between the hollow vessel (12) and the clear outer casing (10). The display space (21) is for the purpose of easy insertion and removal of personalized photographs or decorations (20). A clear bottom lid (11), connected to the clear outer casing (10), prevents the decorations (20) from falling out of the display space (21). The clear bottom lid (11) is removable, and pictures can be inserted and removed frequently. A top lid (13) protects contents of the hollow container vessel (14) during the insertion and removal of decorations (20).

Abstract: A receptacle with compartmented peripheral walls for displaying personalized and changeable graphics is disclosed. The receptacle has an inner cylinder and a transparent outer cylinder which are spaced apart by vertical spacers which divide the cavity between the cylinders into compartments, each of which houses a removable sheet of graphic material. In a preferred embodiment, each compartment is sized to hold a standard, stock sized paper, such as 8½?×11?, so the graphics may be quickly and easily changed.

Abstract: A Cocktail shaker which has a head adapted for releasably sealing an insulated container, having at least one plastic wall, where the container may be used as a drinking vessel. The cocktail shaker head has a metal selectively closeable stainer or filter portion and an integral reinforcement body portion carrying a flexible sealing gasket which has multiple ribs for releasably sealing the shaker top onto the container. The container has double insulating walls including a standoff within the walls spacing the walls apart, and a smooth metallic lip seal joining the walls together to create a smooth lip on the container, and which is adapted to receive the shaker top sealing gasket. The plastic and metal portions of the shaker head and container have shoulder stepped connections for securing the respective plastic and metal parts together.

Abstract: A receptacle with compartmented peripheral walls for displaying personalized and changeable graphics is disclosed. The receptacle has an inner cylinder and a transparent outer cylinder which are spaced apart by vertical spacers which divide the cavity between the cylinders into compartments, each of which houses a removable sheet of graphic material. In a preferred embodiment, each compartment is sized to hold a standard, stock sized paper, such as 8½?×11?, so the graphics may be quickly and easily changed. Graphic sheet access means are also provided, whereby a user can conveniently change the graphic sheets without having to use a tool or turn the receptacle upside down.

Abstract: A preform (207,301), and a container (201,312,319) blown therefrom in a two stage process (as defined in the specification) is disclosed having a loop (202,304,313) defining a handle portion of the resulting blown container and wherein the loop is integrally connected by both a first end (306) and a second end (308) to respective first location (307) and second location (309) of the preform during manufacture of the preform.

Abstract: A photocurable composition is provided which includes al having bottom and side walls which define a chamber a photocurable material disposed in-the chamber. The wall circulmacribe the bottom wall and includes a rant so that the side wall will substantially attenuate nic radiation while minimally attenuating visible light ng an approximating spectral wavelength greater than nanometers. By that arrangement, the level of the ocurable material may be visualized through the side while still providing sufficient attenuation of nic radiation to provide for long term storage of the ocurable material without substantial curing thereof.

Abstract: A thermal insulated bottle comprising an inner container (2) adapted to receive a liquid, enclosed within an outer housing (3) and coupled thereto by sealing connection elements (4) to define therebetween a substantially airtight hollow space (5), ornamental and/or indicating elements (20,21) associated with the bottle and visible from the outside. The ornamental and/or indicating elements (20,21) are located within the hollow space (5). At least a part of the housing (3) is made of a uniform material transparent to light, chosen among thermoplastics materials including polyethylene, polypropylenes, PVC, polycarbonate. The ornamental elements consist of a label or film (20) made of paper, plastics and other similar materials, loosely inserted within the hollow space (5). The indicating elements comprise thermometric element (21) consisting of a heatsensitive band (22) affixed to the outer surface of the lateral wall (6) of the inner container (2).

Abstract: In a hollow resin container, at a connecting portion between a separator and a resin layer, through-holes, each of which has a surface which is coplanar with and continuous with an inner side surface of the hollow resin container and whose axial direction cross-sectional configuration is triangular, are formed at a base portion of the separator. The surfaces of bottom portions of the through-holes, which surfaces are coplanar with and continuous with the inner side surface of the hollow resin container, are covered with the gas barrier sheet. Namely, a cross-sectional area S of the separator at the connecting portion in a plane which is coplanar with the inner side surface of the hollow resin container is smaller than a cross-sectional area S4 of the separator in a plane parallel to the aforementioned plane and at a region at which the through-holes are not formed (S4>S).

Abstract: A fluid dispenser having a container, a cap for the container, and a dispenser valve for the container, the container being a one piece molded item having a front, a back, a left side, a right side and a bottom, with each of the sides having an outer wall and an inner wall, with the inner walls, the front, the back and the bottom forming the container with an open top, with the cap mounted on the container at the open top, and with the front of the container having an opening for receiving the dispenser valve and a second opening for receiving an inspection window. A sanitary napkin and tampon disposal container.

Abstract: A display package including an outer container and one or more inner containers housed in the outer container. The outer container is made from a transparent material which is selectively coated to provide both opaque and translucent areas on the surface of the outer container while leaving some transparent areas. The opaque and translucent areas may be used to display indicia about the product whereas the transparent areas provide a view of the inner containers and/or any indicia thereon. A variety of visual effects can be achieved by selecting the appropriate colors and/or transitions between the opaque, translucent and transparent areas of the outer container.

Abstract: A photocurable composition is provided which includes a vial having bottom and side walls which define a chamber and a photocurable material disposed in the chamber. The side wall circumscribes the bottom wall and includes a colorant so that the side wall will substantially attenuate actinic radiation while minimally attenuating visible light having an approximating spectral wavelength greater than 500 nanometers. By that arrangement, the level of the photocurable material may be visualized through the side wall, while still providing sufficient attenuation of actinic radiation to provide for long term storage of the photocurable material without substantial curing thereof.

Abstract: A spray bottle for maintaining and dispensing a non-ambient temperature fluid including an insulated container reducing heat transfer through the container surfaces and a hand powered spray mechanism attached to an opening at the top of the container. The spray mechanism attached to the container drawing fluid from the container with a pump through a straw which extends into the container. The pump expels the fluid received from the straw through an orifice and a diverging nozzle, thereby generating a spray output, the spray mechanism affixed to the opening.

Abstract: A display box for retail displays is provided. The display box has a top that has a plurality of equally sized compartments, and an upper compartment. A bottom is hingedly fastened to the top to enable access to the compartments. A display card having an elongated portion, a top and a display portion are disposed within the top of the display box such that the elongated portion encloses the plurality of compartments and provides a colorful background therefor. The top and display portion fit within the upper compartment such that the display portion is completely visible from the top side of the box. Thus, the retail goods can be seen through the transparent box and the header/display card can also be seen unobstructed without having to manipulate or change the position of the box.

Abstract: A unique, lockable or closable, reusable product holding and displaying container system which virtually eliminates breakage of fragile products is achieved by providing a product holding supporting base and a ramped, sloping product support surface cooperatively associated therewith and extending upwardly from the base. By employing the present invention, each of the products distributed and retained in the container system is maintained in a side-by-side, contacting relationship, angularly disposed relative to the supporting base, with the angle defined by the ramped, support surface. In this way, each product is in direct, contacting, engagement with each adjacent product, with each product fully supported in this position. As a result, no product is placed in a position wherein unwanted stress or breakage points exist which would otherwise cause the fragile product to be broken.

Abstract: A packaged composition includes a vial having wall portions defining a chamber and a photocurable material in the chamber. The wall portions transmit less than about 1.0% of actinic radiation, and at least one of the wall portions transmits light having wavelengths in at least part of the visible spectrum. In certain embodiments of the invention, the wall portions are flexible and the photocurable material is dispensed from the chamber through an outlet when the wall portions are squeezed together. In other embodiments of the invention, an element is floating in the photocurable material in the chamber to facilitate determination of the amount of photocurable material remaining in the chamber.

Abstract: A waste receptacle which features structure that permits changeable installation of display art items, as well as the display of embedded or removable three-dimensional items.

Abstract: A product for use in creating sculpted shapes and features comprises a dry quantity of granular sand which is treated to retain its cohesiveness when submerged in water. A compressible receptacle contains the granular sand in a hollow interior thereof, and this receptacle includes a longitudinally extending sidewall surrounding the interior, a closure forming an upstream end of the receptacle and a dispensing nozzle disposed at a downstream end. The nozzle has a mouth sized to be larger than the granular size of the sand and in fluid communication with the interior. The sidewall is fabricated from a material having sufficient flexibility to allow the receptacle to be squeezed with enough force to cause a cohesive mass of the sand to be forcibly extruded out of the mouth when the nozzle is immersed within a volume of water.

Abstract: A rugged case for a motorcycle including a base having apertures through which ground-borne anchors may be received to which the base or a vehicle may be secured. Two housings hinged at the base pivot in a vertical plane transverse to the length of the base to enclose the vehicle. The housings have vent holes to exhaust volatile fumes incident with internal combustion engine-driven vehicles. The housings, transparent or colored, loosely outline the contour of the vehicle without requiring disassembly. Wheels may be attached to the base to facilitate ready mobility of the case.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for treating cutaneous vascular lesions in a target area of a patient. The apparatus has a lower housing having a bottom with an opening therethrough, and an upper housing adapted to be connected in liquid tight engagement to the lower housing. The upper housing has a top with an opening therethrough and substantially in alignment with the opening of the lower housing. A pair of glass windows are provided one positioned in the opening of the lower housing, and the other positioned in the opening of the upper housing. The apparatus further comprises at least one fenestrated wall adapted to be removably positioned in the lower housing to form a first and a second chamber when the upper and lower housings are connected together. The first chamber is adapted to receive a cooling medium, and the second chamber prevents the cooling medium from obstructing the passage of a laser beam between the pair of glass windows.

Abstract: A container constituted of a microwave transparent material for the heating or cooking of foods or comestibles through the intermediary of microwaves at a high degree of efficiency and with an enhanced temperature uniformity.

Abstract: A parts container includes a transparent box having a bottom, a first enclosure extending upward from the bottom having a front wall, a rear wall and two side walls connected therebetween, a second enclosure extending upward from a top portion of the first enclosure having a relatively high wall, a relatively low wall, and two side walls connected therebetween, thus defining a slant opening at a top thereof, a shoulder being defined between the first enclosure and the second enclosure, a vertical track being formed from a top periphery of the relatively high wall of the second enclosure down to substantially a middle position of the rear wall of the first enclosure. A cover is adapted to cover the second enclosure of the box having a lower periphery thereof abut against the shoulder. The cover has a flexible strip which extends downwardly from a wall of the cover and is received in the vertical track of the transparent box.

Abstract: A dental mouthwash product is provided that includes a dispensing container with at least two discreet compartments. In a first of the compartments is a liquid component containing hydrogen peroxide. In a second of the compartments is a liquid component containing sodium bicarbonate. The hydrogen peroxide-containing compartment has an outer wall formed completely of opaque material. The compartment containing the sodium bicarbonate has an outer wall of a material whose clarity is sufficient to view the liquid level therewithin. A closure mechanism is sealingly attached to an upper end of the dispensing container. A structure for inhibiting gurgling of the liquid that can occur upon dispensing is provided in the form of either a vent pipe, a divider wall or a U-shaped divider wall. Additionally, there is provided a child-proof mechanism in the form of a release-button controlling opening of a sealing cover on the closure mechanism.

Abstract: In order to be able to utilize polycarbonate sheet material as a structural (i.e., stress-bearing) component in an assembly comprising polycarbonate and metal components, as, for example, in a monocoque air cargo container wherein the polycarbonate sheet material is used as the "skin" of the structure, an attachment assembly is utilized to provide a rigid, stress-bearing joint without inducing crack-inducing high levels of localized stress on the polycarbonate sheet. The attachment assembly comprises a significant area of overlap between the polycarbonate and metal components, and an attachment strip which substantially covers the attachment area. Rivets or bolts are inserted through oversized holes in the metal, polycarbonate, attachment strip assembly and then torqued. The compressive forces exerted thereby create the rigid joint (even in an environment where the joint is subject to 180.degree. F..+-. temperature cycling such that the different coefficients for thermal expansion for the polycarbonate vs.

Abstract: A small plastic storage box is particularly adapted for the storage and display of trading cards and includes an open-topped container for edgewise receipt of a stack of cards and a sliding cover to close the box and enclose the cards therein. The container also includes upwardly opening slots around the side walls into which individual trading cards can be inserted edgewise and which are visible from outside the box through the transparent plastic walls. The box also includes a modular construction whereby identical boxes can be interconnected for expanded storage capability.

Abstract: A toy includes a base, a character figure on the base, and a dome-shaped housing on the base over the character figure. The housing includes inner and outer transparent shell portions which cooperate to define an enclosed cavity therebetween, and transparent liquid having sparkling particles suspended therein is received in the cavity. A second embodiment of the toy includes an opaque housing having a window therein. The window includes spaced transparent inner and outer shell portions which cooperate to define a cavity therebetween, and a transparent liquid is received in the cavity.

Abstract: An intermodal vehicle hauler, particularly, for the storage and transport of automotive vehicles such as passenger automobiles and the like. The vehicle hauler is generally rectangular in shape and is comprised of a pair of side walls, a roof and a floor, which are all made of a reinforced plastic composite materials. In a preferred embodiment, the side walls and even the roof may also be formed in a manner so that they are light translucent thereby enabling some light exposure to the interior of the vehicle hauler to facilitate loading and unloading of automotive vehicles.

Abstract: In order to be able to utilize polycarbonate sheet material as a structural (i.e. stress-bearing) component in an assembly comprising polycarbonate and metal components, as, for example, in a monocoque air cargo container wherein the polycarbonate sheet material is used as the "skin" of the structure, an attachment assembly is utilized to provide a rigid, stress-bearing joint without inducing crack-inducing high levels of localized stress on the polycarbonate sheet. The attachment assembly comprises a significant area of overlap between the polycarbonate and metal components, and an attachment strip which substantially covers the attachment area. Rivets or bolts are inserted through oversized holes in the metal, polycarbonate, attachment strip assembly and then torqued. The compressive forces exerted thereby create the rigid joint (even in an environment where the joint is subject to 180.degree. F.+-. temperature cycling such that the different coefficients for thermal expansion for the polycarbonate vs.

Abstract: A protective cover for a clip board which permits use of the clip board for writing during inclement weather. The cover is transparent and attaches to the side edges and rear edge of the clip board by means of U-shaped clamps having adjustable thumb screws. A top panel, left panel, right panel and rear panel form a box-like structure over the clip board leaving an opening at the front for access to the writing surface of the clip board. The left panel and right panel are hinged to the front panel in such a way as to allow these side panels to fold flat atop the front panel. Similarly, the rear panel is hinged to the top panel so as to permit the rear panel to fold flat under the top panel when removed from the clip board. Thus, this protective cover is collapsible and portable yet can be quickly assembled and attached to a clip board in case of bad weather out in the field. Sizes for legal or letter size clip boards would be available.