Abstract: A container and integrated connector system includes a first container and an integrated connector. The first container includes a first body having a hollow first interior and a laterally projecting first shoulder disposed on an upper portion of the first body. The first container also includes a first neck, which is disposed on the first shoulder of the first body. The integrated connector is integrally connected to the first body. The integrated connector includes a connector member and a ring structure. The connector member projects laterally from the first body. The ring structure is disposed on a distal end portion of the connector member. The ring structure includes a connector opening, which is configured to fit over a second neck of a second container. The ring structure is operable to be removably secured to the second container when the connector opening is fit over the second neck.

Abstract: A portable container for transporting and storing a plurality of perishable items including food and beverage items, having a heat-resistant outer tubular member with double-layered insulation in an adjacent inner tubular member to accommodate a plurality of perishable items and to sustain the prescribed temperature of such food and beverage items and to promote longevity thereof. The portable container optionally includes a plurality of external compartments and has removable endcaps enclosing both ends thereof. Each endcap is conveniently removed from a tubular end and then used as a cup for drinking a plurality of beverage items or used as a dish for eating a plurality of food items.

Abstract: A portable container for transporting and storing a plurality of perishable items including food and beverage items, having a heat-resistant outer tubular member with double-layered insulation in an adjacent inner tubular member to accommodate a plurality of perishable items and to sustain the prescribed temperature of such food and beverage items and to promote longevity thereof. The portable container optionally includes a plurality of external compartments and has removable endcaps enclosing both ends thereof. Each endcap is conveniently removed from a tubular end and then used as a cup for drinking a plurality of beverage items or used as a dish for eating a plurality of food items.

Abstract: A vacuum insulation panel assembly having upper, lower, and first and second side vacuum insulation panels. The upper vacuum insulation panel has an aperture formed therethrough and an edge forming an overlap joint. The lower vacuum insulation panel also has an aperture formed therethrough and an edge forming an overlap joint. The first and second side vacuum insulation panels have an arcuate, half-cylindrical shape with a top edge forming an overlap joint configured to engage the overlap joint of the upper vacuum insulation panel, a bottom edge forming an overlap joint configured to engage the overlap joint of the lower vacuum insulation panel, and first and second side edges forming overlap joints configured to engage the overlap joints of the first and second side edges of the other side vacuum insulation panel.

Abstract: Provided is a dryer for minimizing moisture entrained within a refrigerant used to provide a cooling effect to a temperature-controlled environment, and a refrigeration appliance including such a dryer. The dryer includes a housing defining a drying chamber and a desiccant disposed within the drying chamber for removing at least a portion of the moisture from the refrigerant. A first outlet is formed in the housing adjacent a lower region of the drying chamber when the drying chamber is viewed in an operational orientation. A second outlet is also formed in the housing at an elevation vertically above the first outlet when the dryer is viewed in the operational orientation for discharging at least a portion of the refrigerant introduced into the drying chamber to be delivered to a second heat exchanger with a relatively-low internal pressure. The elevation of the second outlet relative to the first outlet promotes the discharge of the refrigerant through the first outlet instead of through the second outlet.

Abstract: A container to be received in a processing apparatus to subject the container to heat and/or pressure. The container is adapted to receive and contain a substance that includes nuclear material. The container includes a hollow body having an interior within which the substance is to be located. The body includes an opening through which the substance can be moved with respect to the interior. A lid is removably attached to the body to close the opening. At least one filter allows fluid flow into and from the interior. The body and lid hermetically seal the interior except for the at least one filter.

Abstract: A collection device and a method for collecting a biological sample, particularly whole blood, includes a separating member to separate the whole blood into its components, and at least reagent positioned to selectively interact with a component of the separated sample. The reagent is able to selectively interact with the plasma/serum, and is prevented from contacting or interacting with the whole blood.

Abstract: The arrangement is applied to a container which includes a peripheral side wall having an upper end portion and a lower end portion in which are applied respective end walls, each including a median panel and a peripheral skirt, one of the upper end portion and lower end portion and the peripheral skirt being provided with at least one circumferential rib turned to the other of said parts, the other part being provided with a circumferential groove conformed to be fitted onto the circumferential rib upon the fitting of said end wall in the interior of one of the upper end portion and lower end portion of the peripheral side wall, said circumferential rib and circumferential groove forming, therebetween, a circumferential gap (F) in the interior of which is compressed an elastic sealing element.

Abstract: A storage mailing tube having an elongated housing and a hand removable end cap with a rib positioned so as to facilitate hand alignment of the cap while at the same time forming limited frictional engagement sufficient to retain the end cap on the storage mailing tube during handling or transporting the storage mailing tube while allowing a user to access a document or item therein by hand removal of the end cap.

Abstract: A hydration bottle is described, including a body having a top neck and a bottom neck disposed at either end of the body, the top neck, the bottom neck, and the body being formed from a continuous mold of material, the top neck and the bottom neck having threads configured to engage thread channels, a top closure having a thread channel disposed about an inner surface of the top closure and configured to engage the threads disposed about the top neck, the top closure also having a nozzle shaft and a nozzle well configured to receive a nozzle, and a bottom closure having another thread channel configured to engage another thread about the bottom neck, the bottom closure having a groove configured to receive a gasket, the groove and the gasket being configured to provide a seal between the bottom closure and the body.

Abstract: A safe device for a squeezable container includes a protective cover, a body, and a bottom cap. The protective cover includes an idle cap, an inner cap, and a mouthpiece. The idle cap is rotatably mounted around the inner cap. The body includes a compartment for receiving a squeezable container. A plurality of non-return blocks are formed on an outer periphery defining an upper opening of the body and meshable with non-return blocks on the mouthpiece to prevent the mouthpiece from disengaging from the container. The bottom cap is engaged in and seals a lower opening of the body. A rotational force applied to the idle cap can only be transmitted to the inner cap when a force greater than a predetermined magnitude is applied to move the idle cap downward to tightly engage with the outer periphery of the inner cap.

Abstract: A packaging structure for a liquid container including a liquid containing portion accommodating liquid, a liquid supply portion for supplying the liquid to an outside and an air vent for fluid communication with an ambience, the packing structure includes a covering member for covering and sealing the liquid supply portion and the air vent; the covering member including; an air vent sealing portion for sealing the air vent and a liquid supply portion sealing portion for sealing the liquid supply portion, and a connecting region for covering a connecting side of the liquid container which connects the air vent sealing portion and the liquid supply portion sealing portion, wherein the liquid supply portion sealing portion effects non-adhering sealing for the liquid supply portion, and the connecting region provides a resistance against unsealing of the liquid supply portion.

Abstract: There is provided a container having a container with open end, and a bottom cap has a sealant material bonded thereto to provide a hermetic seal between the bottom cap and the open bottom of the container and a grip surface through or slightly beyond the exterior surface of the bottom cap to contact a substrate, such as a table.

Abstract: A packaging structure for a liquid container including a liquid containing portion accommodating liquid, a liquid supply portion for supplying the liquid to an outside and an air vent for fluid communication with an ambience, the packing structure includes a covering member for covering and sealing the liquid supply portion and the air vent; the covering member including; an air vent sealing portion for sealing the air vent and a liquid supply portion sealing portion for sealing the liquid supply portion and a connecting region for covering a connecting side of the liquid container which connects the air vent sealing portion and the liquid supply portion sealing portion, wherein the liquid supply portion sealing portion effects non-adhering sealing for the liquid supply portion, and the connecting region provides a resistance against unsealing of the liquid supply portion.

Abstract: A separating mechanism for inserting in a receptacle chamber of a container receptacle having a longitudinal axis comprises two adjacently disposed components and a sealing device which is directed towards an internal wall of the container receptacle. The components have two ends spaced apart from one another in the direction of the longitudinal axis, and a flow passage extends therebetween. The components can be applied against the internal wall by at least one pressing element and, in an initial position, the flow passage is established between the adjacently disposed components spaced apart from one another by the pressing element.

Abstract: A container equipped with a closure device that allows an object to be placed in said container, particularly for the purposes of manipulating it, or allows it to be withdrawn from said container, the closure device having a plane and comprising a closure mechanism that can deform elastically to change from a closed state of rest under no external stress to an open active state under an external stress. The closure mechanism can deform elastically and radially essentially in the plane of the closure device.

Abstract: There is provided a container having a container with open end, and a bottom cap has a sealant material bonded thereto to provide a hermetic seal between the bottom cap and the open bottom of the container and a grip surface through or slightly beyond the exterior surface of the bottom cap to contact a substrate, such as a table.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a transportation container or carrying apparatus adapted to carry objects (delicate plants such as flowers for example). In particular, one embodiment of the present invention relates to transportation container or apparatus that protects such objects prior, during and after purchase. It is contemplated that the apparatus is reclosable, providing for care of the object during transportation thereof. More particularly, one embodiment relates to a reclosable transportation apparatus comprising a container portion and a carrying member connected to the container portion.

Abstract: A dual chambered beverage bottle made of synthetic resin is described. The bottle has a cylindrical body member that is divided by a partition wall perpendicularly disposed in the body member to form separate chambers, so that it is possible to contain two different drinks in the chambers. The beverage bottle has a cup which is secured to the bottle spout member as a cap in a substantially liquid-tight relationship, so that users do not need a separate cup to receive drinks poured out of the bottle and may enjoy greatly enhanced convenience when traveling or engaging in sports activities.

Abstract: There is provided a container having a container with open end, and a bottom cap has a sealant material bonded thereto to provide a hermetic seal between the bottom cap and the open bottom of the container and a grip surface through or slightly beyond the exterior surface of the bottom cap to contact a substrate, such as a table.

Abstract: A sterilization container for sterilizing, storing and transporting medical instruments is provided with a collar-shaped base, a lid, and a removable bottom received within the base. Circumferentially spaced channels are provided on the walls of the base which receive removable inserts which not only secure the bottom against upward movement relative to the base but also provide landings to support insert trays received within the container. The inserts can also be provided with slots that support dividers within the container.

Abstract: An improved teapot constructed from materials including thermal insulating materials. The improved teapot is easily cleaned and has an exterior fashioned in an aesthetically pleasing manner. A sealing mechanism if provided for sealing a tea holding cavity ad maintaining the tea within the holding cavity at an optimal serving temperature for as long as possible.

Abstract: A live bait container for earthworms and the like includes a cylindrical housing with open ends, a cover for each end and aeration provisions in the central portion of the housing between the two ends. The configuration permits the bedding to fall to the bottom and the bait will generally seek the cool and moist bedding at the very bottom. To extract bait the container is inverted and the upper cover removed. The bedding has fallen to the bottom of the container and the earthworms are exposed at the top of the bedding in a very convenient and facile manner.

Abstract: A liquid container with opposed openings has a smaller neck and larger base, with correspondingly sized openings and caps. The base cap includes a receptacle, for installing over the cap of the smaller diameter container end. The smaller diameter cap includes an outwardly extending non-circular flange, which engages the correspondingly shaped receptacle in the larger base end cap. The base cap receptacle also has a circular second, innermost area. The base cap receptacle is aligned with the flange of the smaller diameter cap and rotated ninety degrees, to misalign the two non-circular shapes and lock the smaller diameter cap flange within then innermost portion of the base cap receptacle. This permits the container to be inverted with the smaller diameter end downward, the larger diameter cap to be removed and installed on the now lowermost smaller diameter cap, and the contents dispensed from the uppermost larger diameter end.

Abstract: A holding device for body fluid, tissue parts and tissue culture media includes a cylindrical holding container having a container wall with an inner surface defining an inner space, a first open end face having a diameter which is at least equal to the diameter of the inner space, and a second open end face having a conical sealing surface tapering inwardly in the direction of the inner space. A first closure device closes the first open end face and a second closure device closes the second end face. The second closure device includes a solid conical seal body 44 having a sealing surface conforming to the conical sealing surface of the second open end face and an outer end face of a larger diameter than that of an inner end face that faces the inner space. A retaining member 45 abuts the outer end face and is coupled to the outer container wall surface for holding the seal body in a sealing position in the second open end face.

Abstract: A structure and method are present where a sidewall of a load lock chamber is formed by extrusion, to produce a reproducible tubular structure to form the walls of a vacuum chamber with greatly improved vacuum performance. The use of an extruded structure reduces the dimensional variability, increases the uniformity of a surface finish, and provides uniform top and bottom sealing arrangements, which allow full and easy access to the inside of the sidewalls for cleaning. In another arrangement heat transfer fluid passages can be formed in the wall of the chamber simultaneously as the wall of the chamber is extruded. Heating of cooling liquid can then be circulated through the passages in the wall of the chamber to heat the walls of the chamber as sometimes required to prevent condensation on the inside of the chamber walls, or provide cooling as is required for cool down of a wafer, after processing at an elevated temperature.

Abstract: There is provided a container having a container with open end, and a bottom cap has a sealant material bonded thereto to provide a hermetic seal between the bottom cap and the open bottom of the container and a grip surface through or slightly beyond the exterior surface of the bottom cap to contact a substrate, such as a table.

Abstract: The encapsulation (1) of a gas-insulated switchgear assembly is supported at both ends (7, 9) on a foundation (11). To this end, mounting device (12) are provided at the first end (7) and are anchored in the foundation (11) such that they cannot move. At the second end (9), the mounting device (13) are designed such that they can move with respect to the foundation (11), in the longitudinal direction of the encapsulation (1). This avoids mechanical stresses in the assembly. A force absorbing member is also provided at the first end (7), which transmits horizontal forces from the encapsulation (1) to the foundation (11), and thus relieves the load on the mounting device (12, 13).

Abstract: A dual chamber container is described. A centrally positioned cone shaped divider separates the volume of the container into two equal sections so as to better preserve beverage carbonation and therefore beverage flavor over a longer period of time. The unique shape and placement of the divider within the container also distributes the weight of the contents so as to prevent "top heaviness". The container is cylindrical in shape with parallel symmetrical ends for stability when standing upright at either end. A centrally positioned spout with threaded cap is situated at both ends within a well area formed by extensions of the cylindrical wall portion of the container. A convenient pour arch and two finger carry aperture is formed within the walls at the well area at both ends. Bottle stability is increased together with spill protection, easy pouring, and convenient portability.

Abstract: A scent-handling device for attracting wild game includes a plug that snugly fits into either end of a receptacle to selectively place the scent-handling device in a sealed mode for tightly containing a scent inside the receptacle and a wide-open aerating mode for releasing the scent. The device includes several well thought out features that allow it to be inexpensively manufactured by way of a straightforward plastic injection molding process. A resilient clip extending sideways from the receptacle allows the clip and the receptacle to be injection molded together as a unitary piece without having to resort to a complicated mold having expensive side-action pulls. The clip includes several teeth that allow both the receptacle and the plug to be firmly fixed to various size branches or other items, thereby avoiding the problem of startling skittish animals with something dangling from the branch, or dangling while in transport.

Abstract: A can, in particular a metal can, is provided for drinkable liquids. The can includes a body part having a peripheral wall and base panel and which is connected liquid-tightly on the edge remote from the base to the edge of a cover panel which is provided with a closable aperture having a pouring edge facing toward the wall. At least on the portion between the pouring edge of the aperture and the cover rim, an inward curved surface is arranged to enable placing thereagainst the lower lip of the user.

Abstract: A pressure vessel, or pressurizable canister is described herein. The canister has a hollow, thin-walled, cylindrical, metal shell. The preferred metal is aluminum, because light weight is a consideration for the vessel. Two end caps are mechanically sealed to the respective distal ends of the metal shell tube by the process of electromagnetic pulse forming. The two end caps are made of a high strength, ductile thermoplastic. The preferred plastic is DELRIN.RTM., which is fabricated from an acetal resin. The plastic end caps are injection molded, and can include reinforcing threads. The end caps are each cylindrically shaped, and have at least one circumferential recess to accommodate the metal of the shell tube as it deforms about the end caps. The tube shrinks into the recess of the end caps, and forms a mechanical seal therewith.

Abstract: A container assembly includes an elongated container having an elongated hollow body with opposite ends and a hollow externally screw-threaded cylindrical projection extending in a longitudinal direction from each opposite end, a short container having a squat hollow body with a hollow externally screw-threaded cylindrical projection extending from an end face thereof, and a tubular connector having opposite internally screw-threaded end portions.

Abstract: In a coke drum an outlet arrangement is provided which allows removal of the coke from the drum without endangering the health or safety of workers heading or unheading the coke drum. Instead of using a manually removable bottom flange for the drum, a semiautomatic bottom flange removal system is provided. A spool is attached to the conventional, pre-existing, about 6 feet in diameter drum stationary bottom flange. The spool includes a tapered clamping surface. A new style removable bottom flange also includes a tapered clamping surface. The tapered clamping surfaces cooperate with clamp ring sectors movable by externally mounted hydraulic cylinders into contact with the spool and the flange, and other hydraulic cylinders mounted directly on the ring sectors move male locking surfaces into locking engagement with cooperating female locking surfaces formed on adjacent clamp ring sectors.

Abstract: A double ended bottle having two narrow necks at opposed ends of the bottle. Sloped shoulders provide gentle transition between each neck and the full width of the body of the bottle. The bottle is internally open and unobstructed so that a common chamber extends from one opening to the other. Each neck has a threaded cap having two features for sealing against leaks past the cap. In one feature, an internal projection formed in each cap plugs the neck of the bottle. In an alternative embodiment, the neck has a separate adaptor or insert for reducing throat diameter. If this is provided, the projection is accordingly sized. Both the projection and the throat of the insert are beveled for centering the projection within the bore of the insert. The second sealing feature includes an external flange formed on each neck between the threads and the body of the bottle, and a corresponding groove formed in the cap.

Abstract: A two can beverage holder including a tubular shaped main cylinder section having a cylinder shaped container compartment formed therein that has an end opening at a first and at a second end thereof, an end cap positionable over either end opening of the main cylinder section, a snap-on carry strap detachably fastenable to the main cylinder section, a snap-on cap strap detachably fastenable between the end cap and the main cylinder section, a zippered pouch detachably securable to the end cap, and a compartment divider member sized to fit within and divide the container compartment of the main cylinder section, the compartment divider member including a washer shaped top section having a first centrally located air flow tube hole, a washer shaped bottom section having a second centrally located air flow tube hole, a tubular shaped air flow tube connected between the first and second air flow tube holes, and a flexible wall member having a first portion permanently secured between perimeter edges of the botto

Abstract: The container includes a sheet rolled or folded into a tube of a required cross-section and a bottom cap and top cap for the tube ends, each end cap defining an endless groove corresponding to the tube cross-section. At least one wall defining the groove of at least one of the end caps has projections at spaced locations, each shaped to provide a lead-in face and a rear retaining face. The sheet is provided with appropriately shaped apertures at spaced locations corresponding to the projections adjacent one end edge thereof, the arrangement being such that, in fitting the end cap to its adjacent tube end, the apertures of the tube end are guided by the lead-in and opposed faces of the end cap, to locate over and be positively retained by the retaining faces of their corresponding projections.

Abstract: A container for liquefied gas in which a vapor-tight sealing layer is placed on the inside of an outer layer of reinforced concrete. On the inside of the vapor-tight sealing layer, a heat insulating layer is deposited consisting of closed-cell synthetic resin foam.