Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, the present invention is directed to an accessory for inhibiting foaming of a beverage while the beverage is being poured, the accessory comprising: a slide (10), wherein the form and size of which being adapted to allow pouring of beverage (22) from a beverage dispenser, through the slide, into a cup (20), thereby preventing the beverage to fall from a distance into the cup, thereby inhibiting the foaming thereof.

Abstract: An enclosed vertical rack is provided for storing and transporting large substrates. The enclosed vertical rack comprises a movable base, an enclosure on the movable base for accommodating substrates, an alignment facility in the enclosure for receiving substrates, and a sealable door for enclose the enclosure. The enclosure has a gas inlet, and the enclosure or the door has a gas outlet.

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: 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.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hydration system that generally includes a tank and a bracket. The hydration system may include a two-part bracket comprising a conveyance bracket portion and a tank bracket portion. The tank may be provided with an elongate sleeve disposed in the tank proximal a fill opening and defining a fluid conduit, the sleeve being provided with a plurality of apertures, the tank further being provided with a float sized to fit within the fluid conduit and cooperating with the sleeve to occlude the fill opening in response to the tank being filled with fluid. In many embodiments, the hydration system described herein permits ready and rapid filling of the tank through the fill opening while inhibiting splashing of the fluid out of the tank.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement of pulse-modulated quick-acting valves on a fluid storage device, wherein the valves have different nominal widths for operation thereof in different pressure ranges with otherwise identical structure. The number of the valves and the respective nominal widths thereof is selected and matched to a fluctuation range of the pressure in the storage device such that over this fluctuation range of the storage device pressure, by complete opening, complete closing and/or switching individual valves or valve combinations, a total dispensed mass flow of the fluid from the storage device in a fluctuation range of varying mass flows of constant pressure as required can be produced.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is a unique bucket. Another embodiment is a unique kit for forming a bucket. Yet another embodiment is a method for forming a bucket. Other embodiments include apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, methods, and combinations for containers such as buckets. Further embodiments, forms, features, aspects, benefits, and advantages of the present application shall become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith.

Abstract: A sun shield for shielding outdoor electrical equipment from sunlight is provided. The sun shield comprises a front, the front capable of shielding a front portion of the outdoor electrical equipment; a pair of sides, the pair of sides capable of shielding respective side portions of the outdoor electrical equipment; and a slanted roof, the slanted roof capable of shielding a top portion of the outdoor electrical equipment. Preferably, the slanted roof is provided at an angle such that sunlight is reflected no matter the elevation or azimuth of the sun during the day. The sun shield is placed over a cover of the outdoor electrical equipment leaving an air gap between the sun shield and the cover of the outdoor equipment. Advantageously, the air gap provides for air flow between the sun shield and the cover of the electrical equipment, encouraging heat dissipation.

Abstract: A jacket structure for mounting to a display structure, the jacket structure comprising one or more panels having an inner side and an outer side with regards to the display structure, one or more members corresponding to columns of the display structure, one or more elements corresponding to a tray base of the display structure, the elements corresponding to a tray base of the display structure intersecting with the members corresponding to columns of the display structure, the intersection of the members corresponding to the column of the display structure and the elements corresponding to the tray base of the display structure forming a window through which a consumer can reach out to grab the product within the display structure, a horizontal flap in an upper side of the element corresponding to a tray base and a horizontal flap in a lower side of the element corresponding to a tray base, wherein the flaps are configured to form a locked tab structure when the jacket structure is in a mounted position, an

Abstract: An analyte test strip vial having a restrictor to dispense analyte test strips in a controlled manner. In general, the restrictor includes one or more openings (e.g., central and/or arc-shaped openings) that are appropriately sized to facilitate the dispensing of a manageable number of analyte test strips from the vial container. The restrictor may also include one or more surface features (e.g., tabs, cavities, and/or tapered surfaces) to facilitate in the removal of analyte test strips, and the matting and/or removal of the restrictor from the vial container.

Abstract: A case for a mobile electronic device is provided. The case includes color-changing material that changes color when subjected to different environmental conditions. Cases may include multiple color-changing materials, or color-changing materials that exhibit multiple different colors. In some embodiments, the case has a design that includes color-changing material. The designs are sometimes configured to provide information to a user about an operating condition of the device, such as the temperature. In some embodiments, the color-changing material is thermochromic and/or photochromic. In some mobile electronic device cases, portions of a back surface include magnets and/or magnetic materials, such as magnetic metal.

Abstract: A vessel, preferably a pressure vessel, for containing water of a high temperature in an inner space thereof, which vessel comprises at least one passage. A first hose part, around which a first coupling part provided with a clamping surface extends, and a second coupling part formed around said passage, which is provided with a bearing surface, connect to the passage in the vessel. A second hose part extends from said passage into the inner space of the vessel. The first and the second coupling part are interconnected and the first and the second hose part are provided with flanged ends, which are clamped between the bearing surface and the clamping surface in the coupled condition of the two coupling parts, with the first and the second hose part forming a substantially continuous hose.

Abstract: A trashcan with a lid can include a pedal bar and a pedal protector. The pedal protector can be flipped and/or rotated, such that the pedal protector can be moved adjacent the pedal (e.g. below the pedal) or away from the pedal bar. The trashcan with a lid can further include at least one notch and/or divider to allow for insertion of more than one trash bag into the body of the trashcan.

Abstract: A container for storing welding electrodes includes a container body and a container cap constructed via thermoplastic injection molding. The container is constructed with walls that define an interior region and complementary upper and lower surfaces. When multiple containers are stacked together, the upper surface of one container engages the lower surface of an adjacent container thereby restraining lateral movement between the containers. However, the configuration of the upper and lower surfaces allows for longitudinal movement between the containers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a draining device and a package (10) with such a draining device for a liquid material. The draining device (2) comprises a housing part (4) and a draining part (6), which is articulated around an axis (A) in relation to the housing part (4). The housing part (4) comprises a first channel (20) with an inlet (22) which ends on the inside (14) of the package (10). The draining part (6) comprises a second channel (26) with an outlet (29) which ends on the out-side (13) of the package (10). The housing part (4) is arranged to be attached on the outside of the wall (8) of the package (10). The draining part (6) is arranged with at least one puncturing device (7) in its end (9) being arranged opposite to the outlet (29).

Abstract: The invention relates to a drinking container with an interior space for receiving a liquid with a container opening that is arranged preferably at the top side, in which a mixing device is mounted, which consists of a movable wire element. The invention is characterized in that the wire element is embodied as a flat elastic spiral (3), which is mounted with one end on the drinking container (7) or the closure element thereof, while the other end of the spiral (3) ends freely in the container space. Thereby the spiral (3) is embodied so that it is freely swingingly movable at least in a linear direction in the container interior space due to a container motion and its self-weight.

Abstract: Three-dimensional, sports-related cover assemblies (34, 84, 94, 108, 126, 144) for propane tanks (32) are provided in order to permit sport- or team-related decoration of the tanks (32). The cover assemblies (34, 84, 94, 108, 126, 144) may be separable from the tanks (32) or may be integrated and unitized with the tanks (32). The assemblies (34, 84, 94, 108, 126, 144) have contoured or concavo-convex outer surfaces (70, 86, 104, 112, 130, 150), which are configured to give the three-dimensional likeness or appearance of a sports-related item, such as athletic head gear, footwear, balls, or other equipment.

Abstract: Three-dimensional, sports-related cover assemblies (34, 84, 94, 108, 126, 144) for propane tanks (32) are provided in order to permit sport- or team-related decoration of the tanks (32). The cover assemblies (34, 84, 94, 108, 126, 144) may be separable from the tanks (32) or may be integrated and unitized with the tanks (32). The assemblies (34, 84, 94, 108, 126, 144) have substantially rigid, contoured or concavo-convex outer walls presenting surfaces (70, 86, 104, 112, 130, 150), which are configured to give the three-dimensional likeness or appearance of a sports-related item, such as athletic head gear, footwear, balls, or other equipment.

Abstract: In a screw structure of a high-pressure tank, there is an issue in that the strength of the screw section declines each time the screw section is used, and therefore an object of the present invention is to provide a tank having a structure which restricts decline in the strength of the screw section. In order to achieve this, the tank according to the present invention includes a mouthpiece having a mouthpiece screw section which is formed with a screw thread and has a larger diameter on the outer side than on the inner side in an axial direction of the tank, and a valve having a valve screw section which corresponds only to a portion of the mouthpiece screw section. In this tank, when installing a product valve on the mouthpiece, it is possible to use a screw portion of the mouthpiece of which strength has not declined, by using, for example, a test valve and a product valve having different positions of the valve screw sections.

Abstract: A device that assists with equalizing air pressure within a bottle with the atmospheric air pressure as liquid is being poured from the bottle and includes one or more relatively short air tubes. The air tubes are situated with an upper inlet rim of the air tubes located flush with or relatively near the bottle rim. Whether an insert or integrated into the manufacture of a container, the one or more air tubes that extend partially into the container allow air to pass into the container as the liquid exits the container. The pressure equalizer not only minimizes or prevents the common glugging effect, but it allows liquid from a bottle to be poured smoothly at any angle and orientation. A cap incorporating a detachable pressure equalizer is also described.

Abstract: A self righting fluid container having a flanged neck portion, a weighted base portion and an intermediate tapered section connecting the neck portion to the base portion. The center of gravity of the container, whether filled or empty, is along the centerline of the container on the positive side of a critical line which line extends normal to the horizontal plane of the support surface on which the container rests from a point where the container contacts the support surface and where the base portion intersects the tapered section.

Abstract: An inter-terminal connection structure includes: a first terminal; a second terminal which is separated from the first terminal and is mounted on a container main body for storing a liquid storage body; a first connection member which is in contact with the first terminal, is mounted on the liquid storage body, and has conductivity; and a second connection member which is for connection to the second terminal, is mounted on the container main body, and has conductivity, wherein, when the liquid storage body is accommodated in the container main body, in order to cause the first connection member to come in contact with a first contact portion of the second connection member, the container main body has a positioning member for determining a position of a first site of the first contact portion which is to come in contact with the first connection member inside the container main body.

Abstract: A container indicator system having an internal surface and internal area for storage of materials and an external surface; and an indicator (swiveling arm, reflector, textile material, rubber, plastic, metal flag, sign) attached to the container. The indicator described is optionally a flexible material, a swiveling arm integrated with an axis and a swiveling arm without an axis, a reflector or combinations of the foregoing and even multiple combinations of the foregoing to indicate various states of the container. The indicator is attached to the internal or external surface of the container or in the case of the swiveling arm (using a mounting plate) that acts itself as an indicator a further indicator like a reflector, or flag is attached near its extreme external end. The indicator is moveable from the internal area of the container to an external area.

Abstract: A mobile electronic device accessory system is provided. The accessory system comprises a mobile electronic device case with a surface and a first attachment mechanism. An accessory is also provided, where the accessory comprises a second attachment mechanism, and is removably attached to the surface of the mobile electronic device case. In some embodiments, the case comprises a back with a recessed portion configured to receive an accessory therein, and an attachment mechanism for removably attaching the accessory to the case. Methods of using the accessory system are also provided.

Abstract: A container apparatus includes a base plate, a sidewall and at least three wheels. The base plate has a first side and a second side. The sidewall is arranged on the first side of the base plate such that the base plate and the sidewall form a room. This room has an aperture opposite to the base plate the sidewall comprises a mating structure. The mating structure is substantially regularly spaced. The at least three wheels are arranged on the other side of the base plate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of draining a tank (2) having a plate (12) presenting an inside face (12?) and an outside face (12?) opposite from the inside face (12?), said plate (12) including a canister (19) having an outer casing (20) provided with a base (19?) that is pressed in leaktight manner against the plate (12), said base (19?) presenting at least one through orifice (21) suitable for being closed by a movable member (22) of the canister (19), said plate (12) carrying a pump (30) that co-operates with said canister (19) by actuating said movable member (22) to open said through orifice (21), during which method the pump (30) is removed from the canister (19) and then a fluid connector (50) is inserted to take the place of the pump (30), the fluid connector (50) co-operating with said canister (19) by actuating said movable member (22) to release said through orifice (21) in order to drain the tank (2) via said fluid connector (50).

Abstract: A liquid storage system. The liquid storage system includes a storage tank having an upright section and a base section. A volume extends between the upright and base section. An inlet and outlet are coupled to the volume for adding and extracting fluid from the storage tank, respectively. There is at least one shelf coupled to the upright section of the storage tank.

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

Abstract: A packaging system (20), has a container (22) which delimits a container volume which can hold at least one unit-measure or unit-quantity of a selected commodity or article (24). The container includes at least one access portion (26) that can provide a selective closed arrangement and a selective open arrangement. An electronic data mechanism (28) can be operatively connected to the container (22), and can be operatively configured to electronically transpond or otherwise transmit data to a reader mechanism (30). A deactivation mechanism (32) can be operatively connected to the container (22) and to the electronic data mechanism (28), and can be operatively configured to selectively disable the electronic data mechanism.

Abstract: A mixing bucket has a cylindrical sidewall with longitudinally separated lower and upper bucket rims defining a bucket interior volume. A laterally oriented bucket bottom spans the sidewall and separates the bucket interior volume into upper and lower bucket volumes. At least one aperture is located in the sidewall and provides substantially laterally oriented access between an ambient environment and the lower bucket volume. At least one laterally oriented channel extends from at least one aperture and is located within the lower bucket volume. An elongate anchoring structure has first and second anchor ends laterally separated by an anchor body. The anchoring structure engages the bucket by the anchor body being at least partially positioned within the channel. An anchoring force is exerted upon the anchoring structure while the anchoring structure is engaged with the bucket, and the anchoring force counteracts a mixing force being exerted upon the bucket.

Abstract: The present invention relates to prohibiting water ingress in enclosures designed to protect electronics or other stored objects from damage that would occur if the protected stored objects were submerged in water or other liquids. More particularly the present invention, a water ingress prevention enclosure eliminates the need for watertight doors and other sealing gaskets by utilizing an opening in the lowest portion of the enclosure to allow rising water to pressurize the ambient gas trapped in the enclosure thus forming a pressurized chamber to which liquid cannot rise. Embodiments of the invention include a system, apparatus, method and computer implemented code to enable monitoring and storage of one or more stored objects in a liquid-free environment.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fluid preservation system and method, for preserving fluid in a container, which is simple, inexpensive, effective, reusable and which also allows for easy use of the unconsumed fluid after it has been stored. The fluid preservation system comprises a series of fill members connected along a flexible filament which is inserted into a container which contains a partially consumed fluid.

Abstract: A load securing system comprises a tensioning member (18), and a securing member (22) on the tensioning member. First and second containers (12) can be arranged adjacent each other in an array of containers. Each of said first and second containers has a cooperating formation (28) to cooperate with the securing member. The tensioning member can extend across the containers to the aforesaid cooperating formations, and the securing member can be secured to the cooperating formations. The tensioning member can be tensioned to secure the first and second containers to each other.

Abstract: A removable currency storage device is arranged to monitor and record access to the contents of the storage device.

Abstract: A liquid flavor enhancement apparatus includes a lid for a container adapted to hold a liquid to be consumed and an aroma pod arranged in the lid. The lid defines a consumption opening extending therethrough to allow passage of the liquid from the container through the lid during consumption of the liquid. The aroma pod includes a body adapted for insertion into a liquid container lid, and has an aromatic material retained therein. Air inside the container is allowed to pass through the aroma pod from the second to the first surface of the lid. The container is filled such that the liquid does not contact the aromatic material during filling.

Abstract: An improved cup structure includes a cup body having an inner cup and an outer cup, with a space disposed between the inner cup and the outer cup. In the cup body, bottoms of the inner and outer cups are connected by an extension rod having an ornament; one end of the extension rod is adhered to an outer bottom of the inner cup and placed in the outer cup with the inner cup. Edges of the inner and outer cup are melted together, and glue is filled from an aperture at the bottom at the outer cup to secure the other end of the extension rod and the ornament within the space.

Abstract: Aspects include a germ guard label and methods for using the germ guard label that can prevent transmission of germs. For example, the germ guard label can shield an object (e.g., a beverage container oral contact area) from germs and other contaminants. The germ guard label can be constructed from a food grade material treated with antimicrobial agents that can be removeably attached to the object (e.g., by a thermoforming process).

Abstract: A welding-wire-storing pail pack is provided in which a pressing member includes an annular body positioned on a coil of welding wire, a pressing margin extending from a position on an underside of the body at an inner peripheral edge of the coil toward an axis of the coil, and a projection provided on an inner peripheral edge of the pressing margin in such a manner as to project downward. The body has an inner diameter of 200 to 470 mm. A gap of 10 mm at the minimum is provided between an inner shell and the body. The pressing member weighs 600 to 2000 g. Thus, the wire is prevented from being tangled and/or kinked when being pulled out, and the occurrence of decoiling failure is prevented.

Abstract: A modular container assembly includes a base and a lid configured to be removably coupled to the base to form a containment area. At least one corner brace is attached to the base adjacent a first corner to strengthen the base. An access channel is formed in the first corner of the base and extends beneath the corner brace to provide clearance behind the brace.

Abstract: A container with a tube is disclosed, which is suitable for receiving therein urea-containing liquids and which, especially due to its material properties, can easily be installed subsequently into vehicles and engines. The tube can consist of TPV.

Abstract: A waterproof camera case includes first and second case members and a lock mechanism for locking the first and second case members together. The lock mechanism includes a side flip hingedly connected to a side of the rear case member and moveable between a flip open position and a flip closed position where an inner surface of the side flip abuts against a side of the front case member. A press member is pivotable about a first shaft mounted on the inner surface of the side flip and moveable between a non-pressing position and a pressing position. A free distal side of the press member is configured to press against a ledge projected from the side of the front case member on a surface oppositely facing the rear case member. A lock member is slidable along a second shaft mounted on the inner surface of the side flip and moveable between an unlocked position and a locked position.

Abstract: A packaging assembly is disclosed. The packaging assembly is easily assembled and disassembled for convenient use and provides suspension of an enclosed article by way of an arched structure providing protection from impact, shock and vibration.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to support arrangements for semi-membrane tank walls and, more particularly, to a universal support assembly for tanks that experience thermal expansion and contraction. One embodiment of the invention may include a tank assembly having at least one tank wall, a support structure at least partially adjacent to the wall, and a link member coupling the tank to the support structure. The link member may be configured to accommodate relative movement between the tank and the support structure through rotation. The link member may be coupled to the tank wall by a ball and socket joint and coupled to the support structure with another ball and socket joint, allowing substantially unlimited in-plane movement of the tank wall relative to the support structure.

Abstract: An appliance holder system for electrical handheld appliances of the type having a flexible electrical power cord attached thereto is provided. The appliance holder system includes an appliance holder assembly having at least one receptacle for receiving and storing at least one electrical handheld appliance having a flexible electrical power cord attached thereto. A power cord storage assembly of the system has a pair of spaced apart cord wrapping elements about which the flexible electrical power cord may be wrapped for storage. At least one of the cord wrapping elements is movable between a storage and release position.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a case and additional protective materials within the case for handheld devices. The additional protective materials are metals, plastics, and/or composites. The additional protective materials may be molded into a single case to form a second layer of protection on one side of the device's case. Part of the protective housing is an internal rigid tool that, when exposed, is able to be used for opening a bottle.

Abstract: An ice storage device and a refrigerator and purifier including the ice storage device are disclosed. The ice storage device includes an ice storage box, a plurality of ice outlets provided in the ice storage box and an ice transfer member provided in the ice storage box, to transfer ice to the plurality of the ice outlets selectively. An object of the present invention is to provide an ice storage device capable of discharging ice along various directions, and a refrigerator and purifier including the ice storage device.

Abstract: A container assembly is provided including a container body; and a sleeve body. The sleeve body defines an open space within the sleeve body, and a first opening formed at a first end of the sleeve body concentric about a central axis of the sleeve body. The sleeve body also defines a second opening disposed on a surface of the sleeve body substantially perpendicular to the first opening. The second opening provides access to the open space, and includes an edge perimeter that provides increased elasticity to the second opening relative to the remainder of the sleeve body.

Abstract: A delivery device (10) for flowable material comprising a first delivery part (12, 86) defining a delivery conduit (14) having a delivery inlet (16) and delivery outlet (18), a first attachment part (20, 81) selectively engageable with the first delivery part (12) to act as a means to attach the first delivery part (12) to an outlet aperture (22) of a container (24), and at least one further delivery part and/or second attachment part (38, 50) being differently conformed and selectively interchangeable with the first delivery part (12, 86) and/or first attachment part (20, 81). The interchangeability of the second attachment part (20, 38, 50) advantageously enables the device (10) to be attached to a range of containers of varying structures having different means of opening an outlet aperture (22) thereof. The interchangeability of the first delivery part (12, 86) is particularly convenient for providing a different means of delivering material from a container (24).

Abstract: A torque arm restraint is provided with a body having a bore including an axis and an arm extending from said body transversely to the axis. The restraint is adapted for resisting torque applied to the fitting of a liquid storage tank, and is configured either for mounting on a fitting or as a component of the fitting. The fitting may be an outlet fitting having a pipe mounted thereto and extending from the wall of the tank. The tubular body permits passage of instrumentation or liquid through the torque arm restraint and the fitting and the arm is provided with an abutment surface positioned proximate to the inside surface of the tank wall, either in engagement or in spaced relationship, whereby the arm resists torque applied to the fitting from outside of the tank. The body may include an attachment member which extends axially from the body and adapted, for example by threads, for mounting to a tank fitting, and the body may be coupled to a pipe within the interior of the tank.

Abstract: A flow switch assembly which includes a valve housing that includes an upper body portion and a lower body portion that are rotatably engaged relative each other. The upper and lower body portions define a chamber. The housing includes an inlet and outlet to the chamber. A valve member seated in the chamber of the valve housing for movement between an open position establishing at least one passage between the inlet and the outlet and a closed position wherein the at least one passage between the inlet and the outlet is non-established (preferably by said valve member sealing at least one of said inlet and outlet). There is also provided interactive cam elements associated with at least one of the upper body portion and the lower body portion, and associated with the valve member, are provided for moving the valve member between the open position and the closed position when the upper body portion of the housing is rotated relative to the lower body portion.