Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a large vacuum chamber body that has been welded together. The chamber body may have a high emissivity coating on at least one surface therein. Due to the large size of the chamber body, the chamber body may be formed by welding several pieces together rather than forging the body from a single piece of metal. The pieces may be welded together at a location spaced from the corner of the body, which may be under the greatest stress during evacuation, to ensure that the weld, which may be the weakest point in the body, does not fail. At least one surface of the chamber body may be coated with a high emissivity coating to aid in heat transfer from incoming, heated substrates. The high emissivity coating may increase substrate throughput by lowering the time that may be needed to reduce the substrate temperature.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cover device for more hygienic handling of a lid for a container, In general, the cover device fits over the lid and releasably grips the outer surface of the lid. The cover device includes a seating member for sealing an opening in the lid. The cover device may also have paper and/or electronic advertisements. Electronic advertisements are displayed on an LED system in the cover device, and the LED system may transmit and receive wireless data.

Abstract: A method of wrapping a drinking glass having a rim and the wrapped glass so produced. The method of wrapping a drinking glass is performed by providing a segment of flexible material for use in wrapping the glass; encircling the flexible material at least partially around a lower portion of the glass, drawing the flexible material taut upwardly, across and around the glass and securing the flexible material adjacent to the rim of the glass.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention provides a magnifier device for mounting to a container. The device comprises a container mount comprising a base portion and an adjustable portion. Each of the base portion and the adjustable portion comprises a container engaging surface. The container engaging surfaces are arranged for engaging a container received therebetween. The adjustable portion is mounted for movement relative to the base portion in (i) a contracting direction wherein the container engaging surfaces move relatively towards one another and (ii) an expanding direction wherein the container engaging surfaces move relatively away from one another, thus enabling receipt of containers of various sizes between the container engaging surfaces. The container mount comprises a resilient member for biasing the adjustable portion in the contracting direction, thus urging engagement of the container engaging surfaces against a container received therebetween.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a work platform assembly (5) for a container (1) with an adjustable work platform (6), which can be adjusted between a horizontal operational position and a rest position. The work platform (5) is configured and positioned such that in its rest position it extends completely within the external contours of the container assembly (1), and in its operational position it forms a horizontal platform. The invention also relates to a container assembly (1) with such a work platform assembly (5).

Abstract: An assembly includes a box and a removable sleeve that is engageble with the box and with a wall substrate to secure tight contact between the wall substrate and the box structure, irrespective of the thickness of the wall substrate. The sleeve is configured to be coupled to an electrical device having a corresponding configuration for insertion in the box.

Abstract: A gas cylinder has a circular-cylindrical shell which is closed on one end by a bung assembly having a connection hole extending along a longitudinal axis direction of the cylinder. The bung assembly has an auxiliary hole extending in a direction which is inclined with regard to a longitudinal axis direction of the cylinder. The connection hole is for introducing gas into and retrieving gas from said gas cylinder, while the auxiliary hole cooperates with a sensor device for measuring a parameter indicative of the filling level of the gas in the cylinder. The auxiliary hole extends in a direction intersecting the central longitudinal axis direction of the gas cylinder and may have an inclination such that the auxiliary hole extends in a direction perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis direction of the gas cylinder. The auxiliary hole may be a through hole or a blind hole.

Abstract: A welding material, comprising a modified polyethylene resin composition (Z) comprising from 0.5 to 95 wt % of a modified polyethylene resin (X) having at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of an unsaturated carboxylic acid and its derivative, grafted to a polyethylene resin (A) having a density of from 0.910 to 0.965 g/cm3 and a MFR (temperature: 190° C., load: 2.16 kg) of from 0.1 to 5.0 g/10 min, and from 5 to 99.5 wt % of an unmodified polyethylene resin (Y) having a density of from 0.930 to 0.965 g/cm3, a MFR of from 0.01 to 5.0 g/10 min and a melt flow rate ratio (HL-MFR (temperature: 190° C., load: 21.6 kg)/MFR of from 40 to 270, and having a density of from 0.938 to 0.965 g/cm3 and a MFR of from 0.05 to 1.0 g/10 min.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing a portion of a protective covering from a drinking straw, including a support mounted on a container for receiving the portion of the protective covering removed from the drinking straw, and an orifice in the support having a shape and size adapted for receiving a drinking straw packaged in a protective covering through the orifice to the extent corresponding to the length of the portion of the covering to be removed from the drinking straw, the orifice positioned in the support to allow the protective covering to be received through the orifice but not withdrawn from the orifice. A related method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A protective device designed to absorb condensation occurring on stemmed glassware. The protective device comprises a surrounding member having an outside surface and an inside surface, where a slit element substantially transects the protective device between the outside surface and the inside surface, and a method of using the same.

Abstract: A wine glass constructed from molded plastic includes an upper body defining an upwardly narrowed flume for concentrating the wine bouquet, in combination with a contoured lower base defining an annular moat surrounding a central punt for enhanced visual inspection of the wine. In addition, the upper body further includes a notched indent at an outboard side thereof forming a shelf for facilitated fingertip grasping and manipulation of the assembled glass. In one form, the upper body and lower base of the wine glass are provided as separate modules adapted for assembly to form the wine glass, and disassembly for respective compact stacking. In another form, the wine glass has a one-piece construction adapted for compact stacking by nested reception of the upwardly narrowed flume partially into the underside of the lower base of an overlying glass in the stack.

Abstract: The inside wall of a fuel tank, and a sub-component are provided with locking means in the form of complementary formations that allow the sub-component to be coupled to the inside surface of the fuel tank wall. Interlocking of the complementary formations is achieved by moving the sub-component towards the wall providing angular movement to the sub-component relative to the fuel tank. A biasing structure imparts a tension between the sub-component and the fuel tank.

Abstract: Provided is an object locator that comprises a bent rod-shaped first member having opposed first and second end portions that are not urged against each other. The object locator further comprises a second member that is substantially permanently and flexibly engaged to the first end portion of the bent rod-shaped first member. The object locator further comprises a pouch that is configured for holding a mobile device. The pouch includes a close form element that substantially permanently and flexibly engages the second member. The bent rod-shaped first member incorporates a bent interior region between the first and second end portions. The first and second end portions are configured to allow the bent interior region to hang from or clasp an edge. The second end portion of the bent rod-shaped first member is configured for affixation of an ornament.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing a bottle-like or tube-like container, especially a tubular pouch (10), having a tubular pouch body (20) and a sealed-in end (30), such as, for example, a base, especially a stand-up base, and optionally a sealed-in top part and/or shoulder part, wherein at least the base (30) and, where applicable, the top part and/or the shoulder part is introduced into the tubular pouch body (20), the tubular pouch body (20) being stretched, especially expanded, at least in the region of introduction, by a predetermined amount before and/or during introduction of the base (30) and, where applicable, of the top part and/or the shoulder part. The invention relates also to a tubular pouch so produced.

Abstract: A multi-purpose jug with temperature indicator, wherein the jug is formed from a material having high thermal conductivity, including a liquid crystal thermometer attached to a side of the jug, the thermometer being arranged to indicate temperatures of liquid within the jug from 35 degrees Celsius to greater than 65 degrees Celsius, wherein the liquid crystal thermometer is in the form of a label adhered to the external side of the jug and is sealed with a layer of resin covering the label.

Abstract: A shaped Styrofoam insulated sheet for shading a beverage container has fold lines thereacross to define a bottom coaster portion for resting on flat surface and shaped for supporting a base of the beverage container, an upstanding piece along one side of the beverage container shaped to follow a side elevation of the beverage container to act as a shade the beverage container and an upwardly inclined top cover piece extending over the beverage. The upstanding piece is bottle or glass shaped and carries advertising printed on the outside surface or inserted as a sheet into a transparent envelope.

Abstract: An innovative end cap for IC trays includes a bottom and side walls. The side walls extend upwardly from the bottom and form a tray-accommodating space. The innovative end cap includes a plurality of buffering ribs and buffering grooves on its surfaces. The buffering ribs and buffering grooves arranged on the end cap can fully absorb, disperse and transfer the impact energy generated during testing, storage, collision and shock of the trays which accommodate the precision semiconductor components therein, and increase impact strength and anti-dropping damage ability of the end cap. Therefore, the innovative end cap with the buffering ribs and buffering grooves can not only protect the trays and extend the service lifetime of the trays, but also give better protection to the precision semiconductor components such as Chips, IC etc in the trays.

Abstract: The invention provides for a food or beverage container comprising a container body sized to contain therein an edible substance or drinkable substance. At least one element (or image thereof) is attachable to the body (or any part thereof) of the container.

Abstract: A beverage container includes a recyclable, multilayered, polymer bottle covered by an ultraviolet-absorbent, biodegradable and removable overlay. The container is thus both suitable for light sensitive products, such as beer, and ecologically sound in design for recycling. In one embodiment the bottle is a polyethylene terephthalate bottle covered by a biodegradable plastic, upon which has been printed various materials desired by the producer or consumer. The biodegradable plastic is removed by the consumer before disposal to facilitate the recycling process.

Abstract: A device for holding a lid to a pot to permit the pouring of liquid from the pot while retaining a food product within the pot, including a pair of spaced apart hook members attached to opposed top edges of the pot and positioned off-set from a centerline of the pot. The hook members each include a horizontal top flange turned inwardly toward the pot, whereby when the pot is moved to a pouring position, the liquid forces the lid to separate from the pot and the top flanges of the hook members to engage the lid to maintain a predetermined pouring gap between the lid and the pot and also to prevent the lid from sliding forward off the pot due to their off-set positioning from the pot centerline.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the riveted fastening of an accessory to a plastics fuel tank (11, 12), the riveted fastening taking place at the time of the production of the tank by extrusion blow-moulding of a split tubular preform or two web-like extruded preforms made of thermoplastic material by using a multi-part die after or during the moulding of two complementary shells. The accessory (4) has been provided or is provided with at least one opening. The method according to the invention is characterized in that the riveted fastening takes place by means of at least one prefabricated rivet pin (9) made of thermoplastic material. The rivet pin has been obtained in a separate production process, for example by injection-moulding.

Abstract: This invention provides a one-piece golf bag wrap protector for protecting golf bags from damage when placed on golf carts. The one-piece protector includes a pair of ends, a plurality of spaced securing holes disposed proximate an upper surface thereon, a plurality of fastening means having one end secured within the spaced securing holes, and another end being cooperatively secured to an upper peripheral edge of a golf bag. Attachment means disposed proximate the pair of ends for securing the one-piece protector wrapped around the golf bag. A plurality of female fasteners near one of the ends and a male fastener positioned near the other end at their upper portions for engaging one another to accommodate golf bags of different sizes. A bungee cord associated with the spaced securing holes and golf cart handles for securing golf bags on golf carts to prevent movement there between.

Abstract: A blank of cardboard or plastics, the blank comprising a transverse fold line dividing the blank into a bearing portion and a support portion, the bearing portion having an aperture to accommodate the neck of a bottle or wall of a drinking glass or cup, the support portion being foldable under the bearing portion and terminating in at least one leg which is foldable relative to the support portion and arranged to co-operate with an underside of the bearing portion and to bear against a side of the neck or wall of the bottle or glass whereby the bearing portion is supported to extend laterally from the bottle or glass.

Abstract: A case structure is disclosed. The case structure includes a plastic panel, a case portion, and a plurality of supporting parts. The case portion includes an assembly part. The assembly part is connected to the plastic panel for assembling. The plurality of supporting parts is connected to the assembly part. The plurality of supporting parts supports the inside of the plastic panel.

Abstract: A self-locking package comprising a sleeve having a self-initializing locking tab and a slidable insert. The sleeve comprises a plurality of panels forming a substantially quadrilateral cross section. The locking tab extends between a top panel and a bottom panel and is offset from corners of the qudralateral. An insert for retaining an item is at least partially insertable within an opening of the sleeve and includes a notch formed in at least one portion of the perimeter of the insert, such that when the insert is properly inserted into the sleeve, the locking tab seats within the notch to substantially prevent relative movement between the insert and the sleeve.

Abstract: One exemplary embodiment may be a latch for a hydroprocessing vessel. The latch may include an elongated substantially cylindrical shaft, a helical pawl coupled to the elongated substantially cylindrical shaft, and a grip coupled to the elongated substantially cylindrical shaft. Usually, the grip forms a polygon having at least three sides and adapted to be engaged by a tool.

Abstract: A package for containing a viscous substance in a transport configuration and for dispensing the viscous substance in a dispensing configuration is disclosed. The package includes first and second sheets disposed in opposing relation that are sealed together around a perimeter. The package has a compartment that defines a space for holding the viscous substance. The package further includes an integral tube having a first end in fluid communication with the compartment, and a second end that is closed in the transport configuration. The second end can be opened such that the viscous substance contained in the package can flow from the container, through the integral tube, and exit the package via the opening. The second end of the integral tube is positionable independent of the compartment for depositing the substance at multiple, spaced apart target locations without moving the compartment.

Abstract: A barrier sheet for an LNG cargo tank includes a first barrier sheet so as to form a secondary barrier of the cargo tank and a second barrier sheet attached on the first barrier sheet. Each of the first and second sheets includes first and second metal layers and a glass cloth layer interposed between the first and second layers and bonded to the first and second metal layers.

Abstract: The inventive subject matter disclosing a protective guard which prevents injuries from the perimeter of items which have been exposed to extreme and/or heat temperatures. The protective guard comprising of an elastomeric pliable material which is resistant to said extreme and/or high temperatures.

Abstract: An example cart includes a body establishing an opening for loading and unloading items from the body and a skirt extending downwardly from a portion of the body. A plurality of support ribs span between the body and the skirt. The support ribs establish a lifter receiving area together with an outwardly facing surface of the body and an inwardly facing surface of the skirt. A feature is disposed on an outwardly facing surface of the skirt. The feature indicates the location of the lifter receiving area.

Abstract: In various embodiments, systems and methods are provided for constructing and testing of a barrier providing secondary containment for aboveground storage tanks. Concrete storage containers can be manufactured with primary steel tanks and spill containment formed using an airtight tank wrap. Concrete storage containers can be manufactured with a barrier providing secondary containment to meet or exceed most current codes and standards commonly required for the storage of petroleum, flammable, combustible and other hazardous liquids. Such storage containers can include one or more thermal barriers that provide enhanced resistance when subjected to liquid-pool/furnace fire tests. Additionally, a concrete exterior acts as a thermal mass reducing temperature variations. The concrete exterior further provides a non-corrosive, durable exterior having increased vehicle-impact and projectile-impact resistance.

Abstract: A technique for allowing the convenient and orderly withdrawal of contents is disclosed. An apparatus according to the technique may include a container which includes an enhancement at the rim of the container. The enhancement provides the functionality to move edible and/or inedible substances onto objects. In one example, the enhancement may protrude inwardly as a smoothed surface that may push substances onto objects as the objects are removed from the container.

Abstract: An inverted bottle holder is described for holding a bottle with a neck upside down inside a container having an exterior wall. The bottle holder includes a clip having an inner wall and an outer wall spaced to accept the exterior wall of the container in between, wherein the clip is formed having a diameter corresponding to the diameter of the container, and a deck connected to the clip and extending into the container, the deck including an aperture sized to accept the neck of the bottle, such that the bottle is held upside down in the container when inserted into the aperture.

Abstract: Specially designed shipping containers and a method of packing the containers are disclosed which orient carded packages having a bottom portion substantially larger than a top portion in alignment to facilitate efficient packing with reduced empty space in the containers for shipping of the carded packages and facilitate easy removal of the carded packages from the shipping container for display. The shipping containers use less packing material per carded package the resulting lighter smaller containers require less fuel to ship and producing less waste resulting in a “Green” shipping container. A method of packing such shipping containers is disclosed.

Abstract: A packaging and display system and method thereof is disclosed. The packaging and display system includes a container having a base, at least one sidewall, and at least one openable section. An interior volume is positioned interior of the base, the at least one sidewall, and the at least one openable section. At least one bonding element is positioned on an exterior surface of at least one of the base, the at least one sidewall, and the at least one openable section, wherein the at least one bonding element is sized to retain the container in a substantially stationary position to a display surface.

Abstract: A prove card container having a main case consisting of upper and lower case portions for storing therein a prove card, a handle provided on one side surface of the main case, one or more members for preventing the movement of the main case provided on a mounting surface of the main case, and one or more rollers for assisting the movement of the main case provided on the mounting surface or a corner formed between the mounting surface and the other side surface of the main case so as to project obliquely downward from the corner.

Abstract: A dispenser capable of dispensing a fluid via a vertically-oriented piezo device comprises a reservoir containing a fluid to be dispensed, an outlet at a base portion of the reservoir, leading to a dispensing port that comprises a piezo element drivable to vibrate and thereby dispense fluid from the dispensing port, a bleed tube communicating at one end with the dispensing port, extending therefrom to a location above the dispensing port, and including a selectively closeable valve, and a source of below-atmospheric pressure to the portion of the reservoir above the fluid. Embodiments of refills suitable for such a dispensing apparatus are also described.

Abstract: A waste cart includes a container having first and second wall portions, and first and second openings defined by the wall portions to receive and support a grab bar. The container includes at least one positioning element to constrain the lateral movement of the grab bar. During assembly, the first end of the grab bar is inserted through the opening in the first sidewall, and the grab bar is pivoted to align the grab bar with the opening in the second sidewall. During the pivoting of the grab bar, the first positioning element is deformed. The second end of the grab bar is inserted into the opening in the second sidewall, allowing the first positioning element to snap back to its original, non-deformed orientation. When the grab bar is installed, the positioning elements are positioned at the outer ends of the grab bar.

Abstract: A package for containing a viscous substance in a transport configuration and for dispensing the viscous substance in a dispensing configuration is disclosed. The package includes first and second sheets disposed in opposing relation that are sealed together around a perimeter. The package has a compartment that defines a space for holding the viscous substance. The package further includes an integral tube having a first end in fluid communication with the compartment, and a second end that is closed in the transport configuration. The second end can be opened such that the viscous substance contained in the package can flow from the container, through the integral tube, and exit the package via the opening. The second end of the integral tube is positionable independent of the compartment for depositing the substance at multiple, spaced apart target locations without moving the compartment.

Abstract: A closure device (1) having a spout part (2) comprising a flange (3), in which a piercing means (5) cuts open a container (B) by way of driving elements (9, 10), is usually always designed with a purely screw-type closure. According to the invention, the closure device now comprises a closure that is primarily a pivot hinge closure (20), but at the same time can also be used as a combined pivot hinge closure and screw-type closure.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an inner rim, a base wall, a side wall and an outer rim. The inner rim has a first opening formed therein. The base wall extends outward from an inner edge of the inner rim and is integral with the inner rim. The side wall extends outward from an outer edge of the inner rim and is integral with the inner rim. The outer rim has a second opening formed therein and an inner edge integral with the side wall. The inner rim, base wall, side wall and outer rim are formed to prevent liquid seepage to one or more surrounding components of an appliance in which the apparatus is installed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a protector for containers for improving hygiene conditions, especially cans with an essentially cylindrical form, said protector comprising an upper protector element covering the upper part of the container and a lower ring arranged peripherally around the container connected to the upper protector element by means of a hinge section, said upper protector element comprising a tongue projecting towards the outside in a downwards direction from the body of said upper protector element and having a cambered form following the contour of the packaging.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge (1) for insertion into a receptacle of a motor vehicle handling facility having an interior chamber (2) which receives a liquid or pasty medium, an outlet (7), that can be opened so that the cartridge (1) can be used, and a data carrier (8) set up for touch-free electromagnetic signal transmission and positioned at a distance (5) to the interior chamber (2) of the cartridge (1) that is greater than a wall-thickness of the cartridge (1). Conventional cartridges of this kind are not sufficiently secure against confusion and resistant to outside influences. The cartridge (1) cannot be confused, is reliable, space saving and resistant to outside influences, especially when in motor vehicle handling facilities.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for lining a container, especially a reservoir, a tank or a basin in a water-tight manner. In order to avoid possible leakages and/or contaminations, the walls of the large container are provided with hook-and-loop-type fastening elements. Sealing webs are attached to these fastening elements by means of fastening elements.

Abstract: A fluid container with an output of drinkable activated and vitalized fluids, preferably activated and vitalized water, preferably for fluid intake, includes a hollow body with an opening for filling fitted with a connector connecting an openable cap. An outlet for the bottle is provided for dispensing the fluid. The outlet is fitted with a galvanic processing device for galvanic fluid treatment of the fluid and to produce a swirling motion of the fluid.

Abstract: A cap for a container (e.g., container fitment) includes a neck portion and a lip portion that extends laterally outward from the neck portion. A gasket is provided between the cap and a rim of a container fitment. The neck portion is conical or frustoconical in shape, and an interior surface of a container port or fitment may be correspondingly tapered, to guide the cap into concentric alignment with the gasket and rim during insertion of the neck portion of the cap into the fitment. Such alignment promotes positive sealing engagement between the cap, gasket, and fitment. In one embodiment, the cap defines an externally accessible recess that optionally includes a handle, such as at least one segmenting wall, for grasping by a user to facilitate manipulation of the cap. The cap may be affixed to a fitment of a flexible liner.

Abstract: A container seal, including a socket, a C-shaped ring, a pin, and a pointer, is provided. The socket has a jack, a slot, and a reservoir which connects to the slot. The C-shaped ring is disposed on the slot's slot wall. The pin has a tapered end and a trench disposed on a position having a first distance from an end surface of the tapered end. The tapered end passes through the C-shaped ring, making the C-shaped ring be snapped in the trench. The pointer has a neck portion and a head portion whose diameter is between the internal diameters of the slot and the reservoir. The head portion passes through the slot and enters into the reservoir, and the neck portion connects to the end surface. When the pin is pulled out, the pointer is separated from the end surface and dropped into the reservoir.

Abstract: A container having an internally directed audible output actuated by removal of a stopper is described. The container includes a hollow body with an open mouth and a base that includes a speaker and control electronics. A sensor is provided that is configured to detect presence of the stopper in the open mouth of the container. In one embodiment the sensor is comprised of a normally open electrical circuit formed by a pair of opposing arrays of electrical traces disposed within the mouth. In another embodiment, the sensor comprises an infrared light source and sensor that detects an amount of internally reflected infrared light within walls of the body. In yet another embodiment, the sensor comprises a device which detects the presence and/or absence of a magnetic field. Upon detection of removal of the stopper, an audible output is produced by the speaker into the container body and is perceivable by nearby users.

Abstract: Provided are plate designs that enable a user to hold a plate in one hand, together with a drinking cup in the same hand. The subject designs find use in various situations in which a user desires to hold a plate and a drinking cup simultaneously. The subject designs also find use in various situations in which a user desires to hold a plate securely, in the presence or absence of a drinking cup.

Abstract: A pizza-blotting composite includes an absorbent layer and a non-absorbent layer, the absorbent layer having an oleophilic surface and the non-absorbent layer having an oleophobic surface. The absorbent layer is low-linting and physiologically safe for food contact applications, such as removing oil from pizza. The absorbent layer and the non-absorbent layer are joined to form a composite, which is dimensioned to cover a substantial portion of a pizza's surface. A pizza box assembly is also provided with the pizza-blotting composite, in which the non-absorbent layer of the composite is secured to the interior of the top of the pizza box.