Abstract: A nebulizer and cartridge structure thereof for use in a nebulization apparatus comprises a first cartridge accommodation space and a second cartridge accommodation space. The first cartridge accommodation space includes at least one connection bottom, and the second cartridge accommodation space includes at least one connection side. Moreover, the second cartridge accommodation space is disposed under a lower connection position of the first cartridge accommodation space. The connection bottom is connected to the connection side to form an included angle that can be a lead angle. The lead angle further includes a fillet angle or a chamfering angle. Accordingly, the nebulizer and the cartridge structure can efficiently reduce the residues of liquid medicament.

Abstract: A protector device for the ends of the tubular goods, such as tubes for the oil industry, OCTG, line pipes and the like is provided. The protector device may include two pieces, a generally elongate protector body and a bumper reinforcement that may be reversibly connected to the protector body. The protector body may be configured in a cylindrical geometry having a first end and a second end interconnected by lateral walls and defining a socket. The second end of the body further comprises a shoulder and an opening defining a socket in which a tubular good may be inserted. The bumper reinforcement includes an external curved or conical surface, capable of deforming in reaction to an external force in order to protect an enclosed tubular good.

Abstract: A shipping plug is disclosed herein. The shipping plug is formed from a cylindrical member that is configured to be operatively disposed within a bore of a component to create a seal therewith. The cylindrical member is a resilient material, and has an upper wall, a lower wall, and a circumferential side defined between the upper and lower walls. A recess is defined in the upper wall. The recess includes a bottom end and at least one wall extending between the bottom end and the upper wall. The recess is configured to operatively receive a complementarily shaped rod which selectively distorts the circumferential side of the cylindrical member in response to a twisting or rotating action exerted thereon to temporarily release the seal.

Abstract: A container unit for a drug is composed of a container, which is formed of a cylindrical drug-solution-containing portion and a drug-solution-filling neck portion, and a rubber closure for sealing the drug-solution-filling neck portion. The rubber closure comprises a disk-shaped head portion and a substantially cylindrical leg portion arranged on a lower wall of the head portion. The container is provided with a flat surface formed on a side of its inner wall at a boundary between the drug-solution-containing portion and the drug-solution-filling neck portion such that a lower end wall of the leg portion of the rubber closure can be brought into close contact with the flat surface, and at least a side wall of the drug-solution-containing portion forms a cornerless, rounded surface on a side where a drug solution is to be contained.

Abstract: A universal lid closure for underground landscape and other utility access boxes uses flexible tongues depending from the underside of the lid and adapted to engage the interior of the access box, which box may have any one of various constructions. In one embodiment, the tongues have a plurality of diametrically opposed pairs of locking detents, each pair defining a different vertical position, to engage an annular locking shoulder on the interior of the box to secure the lid in the closed position.

Abstract: A container stopper, and a manufacturing method therefor, capable of reliably preventing adverse influences of various smells entering from outside the container and absorption and adsorption of the flavor of the contents, as well as preventing adverse influences of a core such as cork. The container stopper comprising a core formed of an elastic material and having a liquid-contact surface and an outer peripheral surface continuous with the liquid-contact surface coated with a skin made of a synthetic resin, and the manufacturing method therefor. In the container stopper, the skin is made of a polyester resin or a synthetic resin having a polyester resin as a main component thereof, and the skin is bonded to the liquid-contact surface and the outer peripheral surface of the core through a bonding layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plugging device (1) that comprises a base (10) secured around the neck (2) and a cap (20) supported by the base and capable of movement between a closed and an open position. In order to improve the tamper-proof characteristic of the device, the invention comprises using, on the one hand, a breakable thread (30) having at least one longitudinal end permanently connected to a first portion (211) of the cap or the base and extending, before breaking, lengthwise along the periphery of said portion and, on the other end, a lug (40) permanently connected to another portion, respectively, of the base or the cap, and protruding towards the outside from said second portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a child safety closing device (1) associated with a container (2), operating according to a design of two plugs (3, 4) embedded into each other, and allowing a vertical translation movement of the outer plug (4) relative to the inner screw-threaded plug (3) providing an unscrewing possibility and fitted with a first-opening indicator ring (5) connected by breakage bridges (8) to the outer plug (4) capable of vertical translation movement, characterised in that: a) said ring (5) has on its inner surface notches (9) for preventing its rotation when unscrewing the device by interaction with corresponding notches (10) formed on the neck of the associated container inside a peripheral groove (11) outside said collar, in order to induce the braking of the bridges by shearing; b) the upper wall of the groove (11) defines a guiding shoulder (12) for said ring (5) during the vertical translation movement of the ring (5) when connected to the outer plug; c) the notches (10) inside the groove (5

Abstract: A closure for a mouth of a container includes a handle portion and a contoured portion. The contoured portion is sized and dimensioned to seat within the mouth of the container, and may be configured such that a rotation of less than 720 degrees is required to seat the stopper within the container's mouth. The closure can be composed of biodegradable materials.

Abstract: A reaction tube for use in performing the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) in a thermal cycler, is provided herein such reaction tube includes a hollow tube of heat conducting synthetic plastics material having an open top and a flat bottom formed of an optically-clear material. Such reaction tube also includes a solid plug cap nesting within said hollow tube and to provide a minimized void volume within the hollow tube and to minimize evaporation and condensation of the biological fluid.

Abstract: The closure device (500) comprises a stopper (501) made of elastomer and a cover (502) suitable for covering both the neck (12) of a container and stopper (501) in place in said neck (12). The cover (502) is made of plastics material and comprises a ring (503) and a drive member (504). The ring (503) may surround the stopper (501) and the neck (12) in the mounted configuration, the ring being provided with locking means (503G) for locking on the neck (12). The drive member (504) may be mounted on the ring (503) in arbitrary angular orientation about a central axis (X503) of the ring. The drive member is provided with an annular edge (505D) suitable for being engaged between an outer skirt (503A) of the ring (503) and at least one tab (503G) forming locking means and extending radially towards the central axis (X503) of the ring from the skirt (503A).

Abstract: The present invention combines two containers into a single container with two compartments or chambers, for the purpose of providing alcohol-based “shooters” that are not mixed until consumed. In some variations, containers can be pre-filled with an alcohol-containing liquid and another liquid, joined with a container top assembly, and distributed to a bar, night club, or restaurant for sale and consumption. In some embodiments, all-glass dual-chamber containers are provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a child-safe closure device for a container (1), consisting of: i) a stopper having a base and a cylindrical side wall, the inside face of which has a screwthread and a first series of teeth (13), and ii) a collar (16) for revealing the first opening, said collar (16) being connected to said side wall and being equipped with a second series of teeth (17), these two series of teeth engaging with corresponding series of teeth (4,7) positioned on the base of the neck (2) of the container (1), which is characterized in that: a) the cylindrical side wall of the stopper is made up of two zones, one rigid (10), and the other, or skirt (11), being flexible and deformable, b) the collar (16) for revealing the first opening is attached to the skirt (11) by frangible bridges (22), in such a way that deformation of the skirt (11) does not result in an equivalent deformation of the collar (16).

Abstract: By providing a synthetic closure which comprises at least one thermoplastic polymer and, as an additive, at least one fatty acid derivative, in particular a fatty acid ester or a fatty acid amide such as a stearamide, a synthetic closure is attained which achieved substantially enhanced properties. In particular, it has been found that the oxygen transfer rate of the closure is reduced substantially, thus reducing unwanted oxidation of wine. Furthermore, the use of a fatty acid derivative additive improves the performance characteristics of synthetic corks, such as extraction force, ovality control, diameter control and length control.

Abstract: An improved gardening waste receptacle has an open top and presents an opening with square corners. The receptacle opening has an arced strip along one side of the rim on the interior for retaining scooped material, and a non-deformable strip extending along the same side of the rim on the exterior, and extending along the adjacent sides of the rim of the receptacle to prevent the opening from deforming when heated and put under pressure. Two handle means are disposed on the side of the receptacle opposite the strips; one handle, a recessed handle disposed into the lower portion of the wall of the receptacle, and another handle extending outward from the top of the wall. The outward extending handle presents a dowel that turns in position for ease of lifting and carrying.

Abstract: A basin for installation into an opening defined by a kitchen countertop, the countertop having a substantially uniform planar top surface, where the basin includes a wall defining a reservoir, a ledge disposed along at least a portion of the wall and a cover contacting the ledge within the reservoir such that the cover top side is level with the countertop surface. The basin cover underside receives and retains a cutting board which may be accessed by a user and removed for use anywhere in the kitchen.

Abstract: A lid for a container comprises a groove for engagement with a rim of the container. The dimensions of the lid may be reduced sufficiently that the groove can be disengaged from the rim of the container without the use of a tool. An elastomeric section is moulded between two polypropylene sections such that when the recesses are squeezed together, the elastomeric section deforms and thereby allows a sufficient reduction in the diameter of the lid that the lid can be removed from the container without the use of a tool. A catch may be provided across the elastomeric section such that when the catch is in the closed position, the elastomeric section is prevented from deforming and the lid cannot be easily removed from the container.

Abstract: A personal storage device particularly well adapted to be carried in a foldable wallet or checkbook to occupy heretofore wasted space, providing a secure receptacle selectively closeable and extending parallel to and adjacent the fold line.

Abstract: Lid assemblies, containers, and methods of producing them are disclosed herein. A lid assembly, comprising a dome portion, a rim-receiving portion, and a compression ring are configured to attach to a container and provide a seal between the lid assembly and the container. The lid assembly is made of a reusable, recyclable, and compostable material, such as molded paper, pulp, natural cellulose fibers cellulose fiber, tapioca, wood, agricultural recycled crop materials, plastics (PLA), clay, metals, petro plastics, silicone, PVC's, and PET styrene.

Abstract: A container cap can comprise: a covering comprising a first panel, a skirt in contact with the first panel, and a dispensing window attached to the first side of the first panel. The first panel can have an outer periphery and an inner periphery and a first side and a second side. The dispensing window can be attached to the first side of the first panel. The dispensing window can have a dispensing aperture capable of allowing dispensing of an article through the dispensing aperture.

Abstract: A container stopper comprising a compressible body (2) having at least one end for insertion into an opening of a container, and a film (1) on the end of the compressible body (2) for providing a protective layer between the compressible body and the container contents; wherein at least a region at the end of the compressible body has at least one property whereby upon compression of the body for insertion into an opening of a container said region compresses without substantially adversely affecting the protective layer provided by the film (1).

Abstract: A device and system for temporarily sealing an orifice in a beverage container lid comprising a plug (10, 110,210,310) having an upper surface (14,114,214), a body portion (12,112), and a lower surface (16,116,216), said body portion adapted to be inserted and releasably retained in the orifice to provide a temporary seal thereof, and an external member (20,120,220) located on the upper surface of the plug configured to allow a user to grip the plug for ease of removal from the orifice.

Abstract: A foreign material exclusion device which is adapted to be utilized in tubes, pipes, or the like to prevent entry of debris into a potentially sensitive area of an assembly, such as a turbine assembly utilized in a power plant. In one embodiment, the device is adapted to be connected to a non-moving portion of a rotary milling tool, such as the collet, before a milling operation to prevent milling debris from entering a sensitive portion of a tube or pipe. In a further embodiment each device of the present invention includes a unique identifier or identification element, such as a machine readable bar code or RFID (radio frequency identification) tag to insure all devices utilized for a particular job are accounted for.

Abstract: A closure for the open mouth of an airtight container. The closure has a resiliently flexible diaphragm which has a peripheral edge (37) which can sealing engage against an inside wall surface of the open mouth. The diaphragm (13) is engaged with the second cover section (12) of a cover. A pair of toggles (24) are pivotally mounted on axles (22) of second cover section (12). The levers (30) of the toggles (24) extend through an opening (44) in the first or outer cover section (11) when the first and second cover sections (11,12) are snap-locked together. By moving the levers (30) toward one another the respective feet (27) of the toggle (24) engage with area (35) of the diaphragm (13) to deform the diaphragm and thereby break a sealing effect between the peripheral edge of the diaphragm and the inside wall surface of the open mouth.

Abstract: A plug kit of sealing apertures. There is: a first plug, including: a first solid cylindrical flexible member, having: a first end with a first diameter; and a second end, opposite the first end, the second end having a second diameter smaller than the first diameter, wherein the diameter of the first solid cylindrical flexible member decreases step-wise along a length of the first solid cylindrical flexible member; and a second plug, including: a second solid cylindrical flexible member, having: a third end with a third diameter, wherein the third diameter is larger than the first diameter; and a fourth end, opposite the third end, the fourth end having a fourth diameter smaller than the third diameter, smaller than the first diameter, and larger than the second diameter, wherein the diameter of the second solid cylindrical flexible member decreases step-wise along a length of the second solid cylindrical flexible member.

Abstract: The device subject of this disclosure pertains to an insulated pipe or vessel including a single piece inspection plug device having a plug component attachable to an insulating structure and forming an aperture for access to an insulated pipe or vessel, a strap component attaching a lid component to the plug component, and that the lid component can be inserted into the aperture. Also disclosed is a method of providing access to a pipe covered with insulating material and a metal jacket comprising cutting a hole in the metal jacket and inserting the bottom of the plug component into the hole and further including inserting screws or clips through at least one pilot hole. The method may include pressing a skirt of the plug component to form an outer seal of the plug to the metal jacket and/or holding the plug component to the metal jacket using at least one flexible locking ring on the bottom of the plug component.

Abstract: Provided herein is a lid arranged for receipt within a container that has a tapered wall structure and a base. The lid includes a peripheral portion and a central portion integrally attached to each other. The peripheral portion is collapsibly deformable toward the central portion as the lid is movably oriented within the container toward the base.

Abstract: A plug for closing a hole in a panel includes an enlargement for inserting into the hole and a flange for engaging the panel. Activatable adhesive on the flange adheres the plug to the panel upon activation. Segments of adhesive are applied to the enlargement to wedge the plug in the hole, for holding the plug in position prior to activation of the adhesive.

Abstract: A cylindrical joining member is fitted into a member to be joined that is made of a material different from the joining member. Plastic deformation is effected in a soft material of the member to be joined to hermetically join the two members together. Joining faces are provided to the two members that face and are joined to each other by the plastic deformation and with an elastic deformation pressure in an axial direction. The soft material of the member to be joined, which is located in a circumferential direction of the member, bites into a joining portion of the joining member by the plastic deformation and with the elastic deformation pressure.

Abstract: A bottle cap assembly includes a stopper and an over-cap removably coupled to a bottle. The stopper includes a cork fitted to a stopper cap with a snap-in retention ring so as to avoid the need to use any glue. The over-cap includes downwardly extending prongs, each having medial tab that releasably locks the over-cap to the stopper cap and bottle. The prongs releasably catch a ledge defined by the stopper. An inner sleeve of the over-cap conforms to an outer surface of a top portion of the bottle.

Abstract: A gas-permeable plug is adapted to be inserted in an insertion hole formed through a part of a casing in an inward-outward direction. The gas-permeable plug has a plug body and a permeable sheet including therein countless minute permeable pores. The plug body is injection molded from a material having rubber-like elasticity and the permeable sheet is integrally bonded to a sheet bonding portion by an anchor operation such that when the plug body is injection molded, at the sheet bonding portion, a part of a heat-melted liquid resin enters the minute permeable pores and/or the permeable gaps in irregular directions by the injection molding pressure and is solidified.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed and pertain to a lid for use with a container having a rim and an opening where volatile esters from an aromatic compound are dispersing into the environment and for enhancing the identification of the volatile esters. The lid is comprised of a generally planar laterally stabilized gas restrictive material for decreasing the dispersion rate of the volatile esters, resulting in increased concentration of the volatile esters within the container and enhancing the identification of the volatile esters emitted from the aromatic compound. The lid includes a surface for coupling to the rim in a manner that laterally stabilizes the lid so that it remains sufficiently fixed to the rim during agitation of the container. The surface also permits the lid to be removed from the rim.

Abstract: A hole plug includes a housing having first and second ends, a peripheral flange around the housing, an adhesive layer positioned on the peripheral flange, and at least one tab extending from an edge of the peripheral flange proximate the first end. The tab is at least flush with a plane of said adhesive layer. The tab ensures that the adhesive layer does not contact a surface of a panel when the hole plug is being installed into a hole formed through the panel.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of making a stopper (2) of cork of natural and/or synthetic origin for a bottle of sparkling wine of the Champagne type, said stopper (2) having a base suitable for constituting a fraction of the inside wall (17) of said bottle (6) and an outside wall (30) suitable for bearing against the inside wall (24) of the neck (4). The method consists: in acting during closure of said bottle (6) to deform said outside wall (30) of said stopper (2) longitudinally over at least a portion extending to its base, so as to provide at least one channel-forming groove (18, 33) in said stopper; and in maintaining the longitudinal deformation throughout the period said bottle (6) is closed by said stopper (2) so that said channel-forming groove (18, 33) persists when said bottle is partially opened.

Abstract: A selectively detachable container lid includes a center panel and a peripheral sealing lip surrounding the panel. The peripheral sealing lip has a generally inverted U-shaped cross section so as to define a channel into which a bowl rim fits. The lid also includes at least one ridge formed between the panel and the peripheral sealing lip. The ridge is interrupted by at least one gap. The ridge and the peripheral sealing lip partially overlap when viewed in a direction substantially normal to the panel. The ridge also abuts the bowl when the lid is placed loosely on the bowl. Also disclosed is a container that includes such a lid.

Abstract: A fence with hollow posts and rails uses a flexible plug that is placed in insect entry path blocking position by sliding the plug into a fence rail in a direction that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the plug. A friction fit between shoulders on the plug and a rib and ledge inside of the rail is attained by the relative spacing of the shoulders to the spacing of the rib and ledge.

Abstract: A sealing plug for a liquid-filled container having a lower opening therein with an extended skirt thereon. The plug comprises a peripheral cylindrical wall for sealingly engaging the skirt of the container. The plug further has a flanged annular base extending inward from the peripheral wall and has two or more supports extended upward therefrom, the supports each have an upper end for collectively supporting an ornament within the container. The plug further has a flexible inner wall extending upward from the annular base, to a height lower than the height of the supports, and contoured around and inboard of the supports. The plug finally has a flexible diaphragm extending across the upper end of the inner wall for compensating for changes in volume and pressure of the liquid within the container.

Abstract: A food container sealing structure is constructed to include a container body having a peripheral coupling flange, and a cover having a peripheral coupling flange coupled to the coupling flange of the container body to seal the container body, the coupling flange of the container body having endless concave portions respectively formed in horizontal section and vertical section thereof, the coupling flange of the cover having endless convex portions respectively formed in horizontal section and vertical section thereof and respectively engaged into the endless concave portions of the container body.

Abstract: A container (100) includes a bowl (200) and a lid (300) for the bowl (200). The lid (300) includes at least one opening (330). The lid (300) can be sealed to the bowl (200) in a plurality of orientations, including (i) an open orientation and (ii) a closed orientation. In the open orientation, the opening (330) is arranged over the bowl (200) such that flow is allowed from the interior of the container (100) to the exterior of the container (100), and vice versa. In the closed orientation, no flow is allowed between the interior of the container (100) and the exterior of the container (100).

Abstract: A lid for a container comprises a groove for engagement with a rim of the container. The dimensions of the lid may be reduced sufficiently that the groove can be disengaged from the rim of the container without the use of a tool. An elastomeric section is moulded between two polypropylene sections such that when the recesses are squeezed together, the elastomeric section deforms and thereby allows a sufficient reduction in the diameter of the lid that the lid can be removed from the container without the use of a tool. A catch may be provided across the elastomeric section such that when the catch is in the closed position, the elastomeric section is prevented from deforming and the lid cannot be easily removed from the container.

Abstract: A fuel inlet structure is disclosed to include a hollow cylindrical casing for mounting in the deck of a vessel, a plug adapted to close the casing, a movable handle supported on a spring inside the plug and vertically movable between an extended operative position for pulling by hand to remote the plug from the casing and a received non-operative position maintained in flush with the top of the plug and deck of the vessel, and a coupling member fixedly fastened to the movable handle and coupled to a track at a vertical locating plate inside the plug body and adapted to guide movement of the movable handle along the track and to selectively lock the movable handle between the extended operative position and the received non-operative position.

Abstract: The pump dispenser plug is a flexible, conical plug that could be easily adapted through the use of removable layers to fit any type of pump dispenser container. When the container is not in use, the plug would be inserted into the pump nozzle opening to prevent the contents from drying and collecting on the outside tip. The plug has a circular base with a perpendicular shaft upon which is mounted a conical structure comprised of removable layers. The conical layers are formed of flexible plastic, and each has a longitudinal access slit cut along its outer surface. To reduce the size of the plug for smaller nozzle openings, the user would simply peel off the appropriate number of layers and discard them.

Abstract: Provided herein is a lid arranged for receipt within a container that has a tapered wall structure and a base. The lid includes a peripheral portion and a central portion integrally attached to each other. The peripheral portion is collapsibly deformable toward the central portion as the lid is movably oriented within the container toward the base.

Abstract: Plug means (10, 18) for lockable sealing of a passage opening with a support surface (19) intended for positioning the plug means. Simple lockability and demountability are brought about by virtue of the plug means comprising a sealing plug (15) for interaction with the sides of the passage opening, a retaining means (12), connected to the sealing plug, for interaction with a hook means (20) connected to the passage, and a flexible resilient connecting element (14) between the sealing plug and the retaining means.

Abstract: A closure for an opening through a partition includes a barrier surrounded by a perimetral wall having an outside surface dimensioned to fit in the opening and a continuous outwardly extending flange. A plurality of tension members are hinged to the perimetral wall by a thin frangible web and include second ends having openings arranged in overlapping relation to each other. A tether passes through the overlapped openings of the second ends and includes a handle-forming loop.

Abstract: A reusable pull plug for masking part openings in parts to be coated or otherwise worked upon. The pull plug has particular utility in masking irregular surface portions about the part opening including, without limitation threaded, chamfered, stepped and spot faced surfaces. The pull plug is comprised of a deformable, segmented body including plug, transition and tail body segments. A flange and void volume, or “dimple,” are formed in one plug body end adjacent the plug segment. The pull plug is pulled into the part opening by the tail segment and the plug segment forms a frictional fit with the deformable body tightly sealing the part opening. The flange covers the first thread in threaded part openings and further covers chamfered, stepped and spot faced surfaces protecting those surfaces from contact by the coating or other materials.

Abstract: A tip cap for a luer of a polymeric medical solution container. The tip cap has an integral body having an outer portion and a cavity extending to an inner portion. The cavity has a frustoconical inner surface and an annular ring extending from the inner surface radially toward a centerline of the tip cap.

Abstract: A sealing plug, for a water globe having a lower opening therein with an extended skirt thereon, having a fixed peripheral portion for sealing the container and supporting an object within the container and having a flexible diaphragm adapted to adjust for changes in volume and pressure of the water within the globe. The plug comprises a peripheral wall adapted to sealingly engage the skirt of the globe having an upper end thereof with two or more supports extended upward therefrom for supporting an object within the container; and a flexible diaphragm having an upper surface and a recessed channel around the periphery thereof connected to the wall and extending across the upper end of the wall.

Abstract: A sealing mat for sealing the open mouths of an array of test tubes. The mat includes a flexible carrier sheet having an array of mutually spaced pegs projecting downwardly therefrom and a plurality of plugs. The plugs are externally configured and dimensioned to be inserted in and to seal the open mouths of the test tubes. Each of the plugs has an upwardly facing recess internally configured and dimensioned to receive and coact in frictional engagement with a respective one of the pegs to thereby releasably secure the plugs to the carrier sheet. The carrier sheet is separable from the thus inserted plugs by flexure to extract the pegs from the recesses.

Abstract: A sampling port system for providing a self-sealing access port for the extraction of liquid or gas samples from a container. The sampling port system includes a housing having a threaded lumen, at least one sealing structure threadably positionable within the threaded lumen, and a plug threadably positionable within the threaded lumen above the sealing structure. The housing is preferably positioned within an existing threaded port within the container.