Abstract: A hinge lid for a food container is provided, which is adapted to fasten over the rim or lip of any different size and shape containers at a point(s) by means of a clamp, and includes a flip-open section, which allow easy quick repeated opening and closing with one hand. The edge of the flip-open section may contain a small open section to anchor a serving utensil.

Abstract: A thermos device for holding two insulated food or drink products. The thermos device includes a generally tubular body having a first end, a second end and a peripheral wall extending between the first and second ends. Each of the first and second ends has an opening extending therein. Each of a pair of annular lips is integrally coupled to and extends away from an edge of each of the openings. Each of the lips has a threaded external surface. An intermediate wall is positioned between the first and second ends such that a pair of compartments is defined. Each of a pair of covers selectively closes the openings in the tubular body. Each of the covers is adapted for threadably engaging one of the lips. A first cup is positionable over a first of the covers and frictionally engages the first cover. A second cup is positionable over a second of the covers. The second cup has a diameter generally equal to a diameter of the tubular body and is adapted for frictionally engaging the peripheral wall.

Abstract: A lid that creates a seal around a container to allow proper storage and reduce spoil time of the contents. Integrally formed with the lid is a scoop extending into the can so that the contents may be removed without soiling another utensil. The lid is adapted to securely attach to a container opening. The scoop portion has a finger-receiving cavity to allow for simplified operator use. The finger-receiving scoop extends from the underside of the lid into the container. The scoop is nearly the length of the container and is used to assist an individual to remove the contents of the container. Once finished, the individual may seal the container with the lid until further use is desired, preventing the spoiling of the remaining food inside.

Abstract: The invention relates to a moulded plastic container which defines at least one receptacle for receiving a food material or the like, the container further including a utensil such as a spoon which is frangibly detachable from the container when the utensil is to be used for mixing, stirring or eating purposes. In a preferred form of the invention the moulded plastic container has two receptacles adjacent each other wherein the utensil is provided between the two receptacles along a fold axis between each of the receptacles, the fold axis allowing for the pivoting of each of the receptacles relative to each other for the transferring of contents from one receptacle to the other.

Abstract: The lid holding apparatus is a device that holds a lid at a tilt on a pot to prevent the contents of the pot from boiling over.

Abstract: An ice fishing bucket for organizing and transporting ice fishing rods and tackle. The invention includes a plastic bucket with a removable lid, the lid having a large hole cut in it and a foam ring fitted around the inner periphery of the hole. Slits are cut radially along the inner circumference of the foam ring for securing fishing rods. A foam disk with holes for receiving the handle ends of ice fishing rods is fitted into the bottom of the bucket. The holes are spaced in vertical alignment with the slits in the foam ring above. To organize the fishing rods, the handle of a rod is placed in one of the holes in the foam disk and the rod is then pushed into the corresponding slit in the foam ring on the bucket lid. Friction between the rod and the slits in the foam ring holds the rods in place. Other items such as tackle and lures may be placed in the center of the bucket.

Abstract: A utility apron for use on a support device such as a bucket, a can, and the like, having an interior, an exterior, an opening, a lip at the opening, and a longitudinal axis. The utility apron comprises a shell which may include a lip portion for contacting the lip of the support device, an interior surface for disposition at the interior of the support device and toward the longitudinal axis of the support device, and an exterior surface for disposition at the exterior of the support device and away from the longitudinal axis of the support device. The apron further includes a first pocket disposed upon the interior surface of the shell, and a second pocket disposed upon the exterior surface of the shell. Each of the first and second pockets includes a resilient opening, the size of which is variable depending upon the extent to which the resilient opening is extended.

Abstract: A combination fuel tank and tool holder apparatus having dual fuel compartments for gasoline and oil and hand pumps. Holders for chain saw tools such as a saw wedge, chip brush, saw files, and a screwdriver and socket wrench combination are provided on three sides of the plastic apparatus in a first embodiment. In a second embodiment, the fuel tank lacks external holders, which holders are on a canvas cover with apertures on top for the handle and hand pumps. The holders are lined with polyvinyl inserts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for storing an extension tube with a spray can. With the can having an exterior surface and the exterior surface of the can having a cross-section, an embodiment of the invention comprises a sleeve having a cavity adapted to receive the tube. The sleeve is coupled to the can through two resilient wings on the sleeve where the interior surface formed by these wings has a cross-section that conforms to, and is smaller than the cross-section of the exterior surface of the spray can. Through a slot formed by the free ends of the wings, the can engages the interior surface of the wings by causing the slot to deform apart then return towards the original width of the slot as the can passes between the slot.

Abstract: In one particular version, the particular ergonomic, liquid-transport container 10 includes a container body 12, a projecting lip 14 extending from the front of the container body 12, a support member 16 connected to the top of the container body 12, a lifting lever arm 18 pivotally connected to the sides of the container body 12 adjacent the back of the container body 12, a pair of non-caster wheels 20, 22 connected to the container body 12 adjacent the back, a pair of caster wheels 24, 26 connected to the container body 12 adjacent the front, and a storage compartment 28 extending from the back. The container 10 advantageously may be used in combination with a cleaning-tool wringer 30 and a cleaning tool 32.

Abstract: A child safe mop bucket assembly that prevents a child from accessing the contents of the bucket yet enables a mop to extend out of the bucket. The bucket assembly includes a fluid impermeable container having an open end and a lid element sized to cover that open end. The lid element contains an opening that enables a mop handle to extend out through the lid element if a mop is left within the container. The lid element also includes at least one locking pawl that engages the container when the lid element is closed over the open end of the container. The locking pawl is configured to be easily opened by an adult, yet cannot be opened by a small child. As a result, the lid element prevents a small child from accessing the contents of the bucket assembly even when a mop is left within the bucket assembly, thereby protecting the child from harm and the risk of drowning.

Abstract: A device for positioning a plurality of objects on a cup is provided comprising a lid having a top surface wherein the lid is adapted to be removably attached to the cup and a region integrally molded with the top surface so as to removably confine the objects to the lid.

Abstract: A device for holding toilet accessories, that is attached to a stand up tubular can such as shaving gel. The invention is a wide, plastic clip, having a generally “U” shape with two arms shaped to grasp the circumference surface of a stand up tubular can. The front of the clip is flat and includes a stub projecting inwards from its inside surface. This stub creates two equal spaces and edges for storing items such as a shaver and a toothbrush. Provision is made for placing a hotel logo or company advertisement on the front facing surface of the clip for distribution. The device can also include a bonding agent to fasten the holder to a vertical flat surface and will support a light, tubular can or other tubular shaped item for display.

Abstract: A plastic bucket or pail has a receptacle portion unitarily formed with a grate portion and can be used to apply paint or other suitable materials to a roller. One can squeeze excess paint from the roller by rolling it over the grate. The bucket may be included as part of an integral product in which paint is provided in a sealed bucket.

Abstract: A two-part container having upper and lower parts, each part being usable to house a product suitable for use with the product housed in the other part but which is stored separately. Each part has a top portion with a sealable aperture which is opened to access the product. The parts of the container are releasably secured together, the top portions overlying one another to protect the apertures from accidental puncturing. For example, the two-part container may be used for a soap powder or washing material stored in one part and a fabric softener or conditioner stored in the other part; a yogurt, fromage frais or soft ice-cream stored in one part and nuts, fruit or a biscuit crumb stored in the other part; and a cereal, cereal clusters or muesli stored in one part and milk in the other part.

Abstract: A combination beverage and cellular phone holder adapted for insertion into an existing vehicle beverage holder to convert it to a multi-unit holder and firmly position the cellular phone within the vehicle in a convenient and accessible position.

Abstract: Devices for detachably securing razors with cans or containers of shaving cream. According to the first embodiment, the invention comprises a holder member mounted or formed upon the cap of a conventional can of shaving cream. The holder member defines an aperture or axial pathway for receiving the handle portion of a conventional razor, as well as a support surface for receiving the razor head of such razor. In a second preferred embodiment, the device comprises first and second members hingingly attached to one another and mountable upon the dispenser mechanism of a can of shaving cream.

Abstract: A tool holding attachment for crate device comprising a crate with an exterior surface and an interior surface, the crate comprising an upper lip portion and a plurality of handle apertures located at an upper portion of the crate exterior surface. The exterior surface and interior surface comprise a plurality of apertures. A tool holding attachment device comprises outer pockets and inner pockets thereon and is draped over the crate upper lip portion and removably attached to the crate. The tool holding attachment device functions to removably receive multiple tools and implements therein. A pocket attachment means functions to allow the outer pockets and inner pockets of the tool holding attachment device to be removably attached to the tool holding attachment device. An anchoring means functions to secure the tool holding attachment device to the crate to prevent slippage therewith.

Abstract: Several bottle assemblies 10, 50, 662, 70, and 80 are disclosed having a cap retention portion, respectively identified by reference numbers 28, 54, 64, 73, and 84 which are adapted to allow removable storage of bottle cap 22.

Abstract: A party tray for holding refreshments comprises a panel with an axis, a periphery and a thumbhole through the panel adjacent to the panel periphery and substantially along the axis. The user's thumb of either hand is directed through the thumbhole toward the panel periphery and the panel extends laterally on either side of the user's forearm. The panel may be an elongated ellipse wherein the axis is the major axis of the ellipse. Further, the panel may include a plurality of compartments configured to hold such things as eating utensils, beverage containers and food.

Abstract: A cover including a cover body adapted for covering on a top end of a canned food or cupped food, a kitchen utensil integrally formed in said cover body and connected thereto by separated connecting points, and a sealing film sealed on an outer side of the cover body to protect the kitchen utensil from contamination when the cover body is covered on a canned food or cupped food, the kitchen utensil including a utensil body having a coupling neck with transverse coupling notches, and a utensil handle having a coupling neck with upright coupling rods adapted for coupling to the coupling neck of the utensil body.

Abstract: A sterilization tray for supporting medical instrumentation during the sterilization process. The tray includes a base having a perforated bottom wall to allow the passage of sterilization steam into the tray. A removable floor is fitted into the base and supported spacedly above the base bottom wall. The floor also includes perforations to allow for the passage of sterilization steam into the tray and above the instrumentation therein. One or more instrument holders are supported by the floor, extending upwardly from the floor in a direction opposite the location of the base bottom wall. The instrument holders can be removed from the floor with the floor being removed from the base, reversed in orientation and fitted into the base in its spaced relationship from the base bottom wall. The instrument holders are then repositioned upon the floor, extending upwardly from the opposite side of the floor.

Abstract: An article transport and organizer which can conveniently be used either as a tote bag for transport and storage of small articles or alternatively can be used in connection with an empty container such as a five-gallon bucket for the transport and storage of larger articles as well as for the transport of smaller articles and tools. The apparatus includes a removable shoulder strap that can be used to conveniently transport the apparatus when it is being used as a tote bag. The inner and outer skirt-like walls of the apparatus are provided with a plurality of spaced-apart pockets which are adapted to receive and organize hand tools and other small articles. Easy-to-operate zipper mechanisms are provided for interconnecting together the lower margins of the outer skirt-like walls so as to convert the apparatus from a bucket organizer into a tote bag.

Abstract: A decorative container that has a rigid inner body and a supple outer surface. The container is made of a rigid plastic material and is preferably injection molded. The supple decorative outer member is made of a relatively pliable plastic or rubber and is preferably rotation molded. The outer member has the general shape of a sleeve and is adapted to be slipped over the outer surface of the container so that a unitary appearing container is formed which is sturdy, but which is very supple, with a three-dimensional outer surface. The outer member may be configured to releasably retain a utensil on the exterior surface of the container.

Abstract: A windshield washing service unit for providing a station for holding the equipment and supplies needed for cleaning windshields and other windows. The windshield washing service unit includes a housing with a spaced apart pair of side walls, spaced apart front and back walls extending between the side walls, and a bottom wall extending between the side walls and connecting the front and back walls together. The front, back, and bottom walls define a receptacle therebetween. An insert is inserted into the receptacle. The insert defines an open topped reservoir designed for holding a liquid therein. An elongate dowel is extended between and rotatably mounted to the side walls above the receptacle.

Abstract: A food packaging system that includes a jar with a mouth opening and a food holding chamber, a screw on lid that is securable over the mouth opening of the jar, and a resilient cupped lifting basket assembly that is positionable within a food holding chamber of the jar. The resilient cupped lifting basket assembly includes a resilient, cupped shaped, molded plastic, basket element and a rigid rectangular cross-sectional, grasping rod. The resilient, cupped shaped, molded plastic, basket element has a resiliently flexible, raised circumferential lip, a plurality of drain holes formed entirely therethrough and a centrally positioned rod connecting disk. The system optionally includes at least one resilient, cup shaped lifting attachment.

Abstract: In the handle (12) for cooking utensils (10), in correspondence with or in the vicinity of that of its ends connected to the cooking utensil there is provided a seat (14) into which the free end of the handgrip (12) of a spoon can be inserted a certain distance so that the widened part of this latter becomes located above the cooking utensil at a height less than the remaining part of the spoon, but not such that the spoon can withdraw from said seat by gravity.

Abstract: A cover including a cover body adapted for covering on a top end of a canned food or cupped food, a kitchen utensil integrally formed in said cover body and connected thereto by separated connecting points, and a sealing film sealed on an outer side of the cover body to protect the kitchen utensil from contamination when the cover body is covered on a canned food or cupped food, the kitchen utensil including a utensil body having a coupling neck with transverse coupling notches, and a utensil handle having a coupling neck with upright coupling rods adapted for coupling to the coupling neck of the utensil body.

Abstract: A plastic container cap includes a cap body having a rim and a face panel suspended within the rim, a folding utensil formed of a utensil body and a handle and integral with the face panel of the cap body wherein the utensil body, which can be a bowl or a fork, has a peripheral edge spaced from the face panel by a narrow opening and connected to the face panel by connecting portions in the narrow opening, and a neck at one end connected to the handle; the handle is hinged to the neck of the utensil body, having dented lines through which the handle is folded up and attached to the face panel of the cap body at a top side above said utensil body.

Abstract: A retainer for removably holding an elongated item to a larger member including the following features: a closed-loop band having elasticity for arrangement around a periphery of the larger member; and a loop for retaining the elongated item, wherein first and second ends of this loop protrude from a wall of the band. Also, a retainer including the band and a looped portion (integrated with the band) that has a taper angled to guide an end of the elongated item into the loop to be retained thereby. The band may have an outwardly-facing grip surface against which the elongated item can lean. The loop/looped portion, whether it has a taper, can have gripping teeth or suitable textured surface. A system comprising a retainer with its band arranged around the periphery of a larger member.

Abstract: A multi-purpose fishing bucket having a bucket member and a cover-seat member in which the cover-seat member includes a floatable ring, a detachably-engaged separate middle portion, and a line secured to the ring and to the middle portion such that, detached but tethered, the ring may be thrown for rescue purposes. Preferred embodiments include a line-spooling structure on the middle portion, friction fit of principal parts, and a tip-up holder member preferably removably nested within the bucket member.

Abstract: A cooler tote apparatus can be attached to existing coolers. A tote apparatus (100) for a rectangular cooler (80) in accordance with a first embodiment of the invention includes side panels (120, 122, 124, 126) with elastic portions (110, 112, 114, 116) interposed between and attached to the side panels (120, 122, 124, 126). Side panels (120, 122, 124, 126) may include one or more expandable pockets (130-135). A tote apparatus (300) for a cylindrical cooler (90) in accordance with the first embodiment includes side panels (320, 322) with an elastic portion (310) interposed between and attached to the side panels (320, 322). Side panels (320, 322) may include one or more expandable pockets (330, 332).

Abstract: A mop stabilizing structure for use in a mop bucket includes a shelf having notched portion which serves to grasp a mop handle to maintain the mop in a vertical position in the mop bucket. Preferably, the notch portion is made from a thin web-like material which forms a narrow lip along the inner periphery thereof which acts to firmly secure the mop in an upright position. The mop bucket preferably includes button-like locking mechanisms which maintain the handle in a rigid, stationary and vertical position relative to the mop bucket which, during handling and transport of the mop bucket, prevents the mop bucket from tipping. The base of the bucket also preferably includes an anti-skid surface composed of rows of raised protrusions, one row of which is aligned with the free end of the shelf to maintain the mop in an upright position during handling.

Abstract: A sharps disposal unit for use by paramedics and the like in the field that includes a container made of puncture resistant plastic or cloth and having an accordian like pleated side wall that stacks when compressed giving the container a very low profile before the container is stretched out for use. The container optionally slides into a holder that mounts to the side of a paramedic tool box for convient storage and location.

Abstract: A combined drinking cup and releasably attached eating utensil device includes a cup and a cup handle attached to and extending outwardly from the cup. An eating utensil includes a slot that receives the cup handle to mount the utensil on the handle in interengagement with the cup.

Abstract: A food serving plate upon which conventional utensils, such as a spoon and fork are mounted on the upper surface of the plate. The food serving plate is intended to be used by children. The utensils are wholly confined inwardly of the exterior edge of the plate so that no portion of the utensil protrudes exteriorly of the edge of the plate. A character is displayed on the upper surface of the plate with the character being shown as holding the utensils when the utensils are mounted on the plate.

Abstract: A container handle having an upper surface shaped to receive and unite firmly with a utensil handle having an oppositely shaped lower surface which immobilizes lateral surface movement in any direction and holds suspended a utensil work member over a pan while offering no resistance to lift-off separation. With container and utensil handles united, a sealed utensil shank entrance groove within a lid, or container handle rim and sidewall, is provided to dispose a utensil work member within the container below a lid and spaced apart from and above food therein. To fill the utensil shank entrance enclosure when a lid is installed on a container without a utensil in place, a mechanical or automatic groove filler is installed in the container handle which fills the groove to provide a uniformly sealed lid on the container.

Abstract: A tool container insert for a bucket is provided which is removably situated within the bucket and further includes a handle for facilitating the removal thereof. The tool container insert further includes a pair of upstanding plates connecting a top plate and a bottom plate of the tool container insert. The upstanding plates has a generally V-shaped vertical cross-section and converge from top to bottom. The top plate and the bottom plate have a periphery of a similar shape and size substantially equal to a bottom of the bucket.

Abstract: The food container has a top edge formed with a slot. The slot allows a ladle having a hooked rear end to be hung thereto when the ladle is placed on the inside of the food container, thereby preventing the ladle from dipping into the stew in the food container.

Abstract: A container 10 comprising a circumferential sidewall 12 having an integral base wall 14 for support of the container. The container 10 has an open top end 7 closeable by a lid 34. An article support base 24 is displaceable in the container in a guided manner and is provided with a biasing structure 38, 40 which urges it in an upward direction towards the open top end 7 to expose one or more objects 8 placed on the support base 24 and immersed in a liquid 9 which is placed within the container. The support base 24 has a projection 32 which is engageable by the lid 34 to maintain the support base 27 into the liquid 9. Passages 6 permit liquid to be displaced from opposed top and bottom ends of the support base 24. The biasing structure 38, 40 in one embodiment is constituted by a floatation casing 38 and in a further embodiment is constituted by a spring member 40.

Abstract: A closure is attached across the open mouth of a flexible bag for use in closing the bag and dispensing solid, particulate material therefrom. The closure is formed of a continuous ring having a circumference approximating the circumference of the bag mouth, and include a first wall engaging one side of the bag adjacent the bag mouth, and a cover extending across the bag mouth, the cover having a top surface with at least one access opening, a removable cap for the opening, and a continuous rim extending downwardly from the top surface, the rim having a second wall engaging the opposite side of the bag adjacent the bag mouth, the first and second walls being adapted to clamp the upper edge of the bag.

Abstract: A tool and fastener holder with detachable holding belt to both of which a plurality of male couplers are affixed and able to line a bucket both inside and out and both holder and belt each being amenable to receipt of a plurality of detachable pouches containing various species of fasteners, one species per pouch with the belt able to via a plurality of tool holding components detachably hold various hammers, crowbars, screwdrivers and the like.

Abstract: A cooker assembly including a cooker body, a handle, an auxiliary handle, and a cover. The cooker assembly is characterized in that the handle is rotatable to be closed near the cooker body and is adapted to allow a spoon or lifter thereon to be placed thereon when the cooker body is not covered by the cover; the auxiliary handle is adapted to receive one end of the spoon or lifter when the cooker body is not covered by the cover; and the cover has a knob adapted to allow the spoon or lifter to be placed thereon and is rotatable to allow control of escape of air from the cooker body. The cooker assembly therefore facilitates preparation of food and is easy to store and transport.

Abstract: An improved apparatus and method for holding articles on a ladder, operable with a combination of a tool belt, a tool box, and/or an apron. In one combination that uses all of these items, the apron has belt loops. The apron attaches to the sidewall of the tool box. The belt loops secure the tool belt. And the tool box with the apron and the tool belt attached is situated on the top step of the ladder. To stabilize the tool box on the top step, the apron has an edge overhang, which extends over at least part of the sidewall of the top step. For further stabilization, the belt loops also extend over at least part of the sidewall of the top step, thereby allowing the tightening of the tool belt around the sidewall of the top step. Additionally the tool box is stabilized on the step ladder by straps attached to either the tool box or to the apron itself. The straps extend underneath the top step of the step ladder.

Abstract: A mop stabilizing structure for use in a mop bucket includes a notched shelf which is vertically positioned inside a mop bucket above the base and below the lip of the bucket. Preferably, the shelf is manufactured as an integral part of the mop bucket and has a tapered notch for accommodating a variety of mop types and sizes. In addition, according to the invention, the lower interior of the bucket is preferably provided with an anti-skidding surface which is also preferably integrally formed with the bucket. The invention may be applied in buckets having different sizes and shapes, is inexpensive to manufacture, and is simple to use.

Abstract: A container for being filled with a powdered product includes a container body having an open bottom end and an end closure attached to the container top end portion for closing the container top end portion to adapt the container to be filled through the open bottom end portion with the container in an inverted position. The top end closure includes an easy-opening feature for adapting the container to be easily opened by removing at least a part of the top end closure to obtain access to the powdered product within the container after filling and closure of the bottom end portion.

Abstract: A cooler tote apparatus can be attached to existing coolers. A tote apparatus (100) for a rectangular cooler (80) in accordance with a first embodiment of the invention includes side panels (120, 122, 124, 126) with elastic portions (110, 112, 114, 116) interposed between and attached to the side panels (120, 122, 124, 126). Side panels (120, 122, 124, 126) may include one or more expandable pockets (130-135). A tote apparatus (300) for a cylindrical cooler (90) in accordance with the first embodiment includes side panels (320, 322) with an elastic portion (310) interposed between and attached to the side panels (320, 322). Side panels (320 322) may include one or more expandable pockets (330, 332).

Abstract: An extension spray tube holder secured to the outside surface of an aerosol spray can. The contents of the can are under pressure and are delivered through a very small orifice in a nozzle atop the can, with a valve being interposed between the nozzle and the pressurized interior of the can. The valve may be operated by manually depressing the top of the nozzle assembly, so as to cause the contents of the can to spray from the nozzle in a conical spray pattern that broadcasts the sprayed contents onto a workpiece. The tube holder is generally cylindrical and has upper and lower ends and a bore extending longitudinally through at least a portion of the tube holder. The bore has an upwardly-opening mouth proximate the upper end of the spray tube holder, and the bore further has a constricted portion adapted for frictionally retaining the spray tube when the spray tube is inserted through the mouth of the spray tube holder and into the bore.

Abstract: A lid for a refuse container which is structured to provide a work platform thereover. The lid includes a platform member which is configured to coverably span the mouth of a refuse container and over-extend therearound in cantilever fashion. The platform member is generally planar, having an upper surface and an opposite lower surface, and is dimensioned, in consonance with the material thereof, to provide a stable work platform at the upper surface when the lower surface is placed coveringly upon the mouth of a refuse container. The lid further includes an interface member which projects substantially perpendicular from the lower surface to thereby either snappingly or frictionally engage the sidewall of the refuse container at its mouth. The perimeter of the platform member at the upper side thereof is provided with a raised lip for restraining loose articles from inadvertently robing off, or otherwise falling from, the upper surface.

Abstract: A portable oil container including a housing having an air port and an air vent, a carrying handle at the top of the housing, a handhold at one peripheral side of the housing, a wing screw adapted to seal the air vent, a feed pipe adapted to be connected to the oil port, a sealing cap adapted to seal the oil port when the feed pipe is not connected to the oil port, a springy pipe clamp welded to the housing at the top and adapted for holding the feed pipe when it is not in use, and a plurality of flat bumpers transversely disposed in parallel inside the housing and adapted to buffer contained oil when the housing is moved or turned.