Abstract: A hydration reservoir is provided. The hydration reservoir may include at least two panels of resilient material joined together at edges to define a bladder and a bladder volume for storing a liquid. The at least two panels may be deformable as the bladder is emptied of liquid. One of the at least two panels may be molded into a three-dimensional shape.

Abstract: A collapsible article comprising a plurality of foldably interconnected foldable sections/modules. The foldable sections can be part of cylindrical or conical surfaces. They can also be in the form of closing sections. When the foldable sections are part of tubular surfaces, either cylindrical or conical, they consist of four polygonal surface segments. The polygonal segments are curved/round in unfolded state and have a flat or approximately flat shape in partly folded and folded states. The folding process usually involves an abrupt transition between the unfolded and folded positions which makes the unfolded article almost as stable as non-foldable equivalents. The folding process usually requires application of force on the edges that form valley creases during folding.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-purpose securable beverage container system having an integrated locking mechanism that can be used as a combination multi-beverage container, as well as a personal security device for safely storing valuable objects.

Abstract: A heated stuffed animal assembly for warming a user that is holding a stuffed animal includes a stuffed animal that has a body, a pair of arms, a pair of legs, a head and pair of ears. A heating element is integrated into the stuffed animal and the heating element is in thermal communication with the stuffed animal. Moreover, the heating element heats the stuffed animal to warm the user when the user holds the stuffed animal. The heating element comprises a plurality of heating coils that are distributed over the body, each of the arms and each of the legs. A control is coupled to the stuffed animal such that the control is accessible to the user. The control is electrically coupled to the heating element for turning the heating element on and off.

Abstract: A heating device has a receiving space for holding water and a flexible wall. An inorganic phase change material for at least temporarily controlling a temperature of the water is disposed in the receiving space. The phase change material has a property of absorbing energy during an endothermic phase transition when warmed by the water and releasing energy in the form of heat during an exothermic phase transition. The phase change material may partially or completely undergo the endothermic phase transition when hot water is poured into the receiving space. The phase change material is disposed in a housing formed as a flexible film composed of a polymer material. An actuating means for triggering the exothermic phase transition is in fluid communication with the phase change material.

Abstract: A laundry treating appliance, such as a washing machine, having a cabinet defining an interior and defining an access opening. A lid can be movably mounted relative to the cabinet to selectively open or close the access opening. A tub can be located within the interior and the tub can contain a rotatably mounted drum, such as a horizontally rotatable drum, including a flexible fabric material.

Abstract: A side-gusseted bag (1, 22) made of film is disclosed, having two main walls (6, 7) and side-gusseted walls (8 to 11; 23, 24) lying therebetween on the periphery; said side-gusseted walls can be folded flat into a V-shape parallel to a longitudinal direction between two main walls (6, 7) lying on top of one another. The main walls (6, 7) encompass, in a head region (2, 28), a grommet (4, 33) with two opposing fastening surfaces for the film and the two sides of the grommet (4, 33) are also directly connected with one another in a head joint (5, 32).

Abstract: A cylindrical stopper for closing a medical system and a method for closing a medical system, and to the medical system itself, closed with the stopper of the invention.

Abstract: A flexible pouch is provided. The flexible pouch includes a bottom section, vertical walls extending up from the bottom section to form a pouch defining an opening opposite the bottom section, and a closure mechanism including one or more projecting members and one or more receiving members dispersed around upper sections of the vertical walls proximal to the opening. In a closed state, a projecting member and a corresponding receiving member removably couple to at least partially close the opening. The flexible pouch can be used for food storage, for example.

Abstract: A polyhedron disposable container formed from flexible weldable plastic film is provided. The container has opposite ends and an opening that accommodates a port at the center of at least one of such ends. The container also has multiple sides and an opening on at least one such side located midway between the edges of such side.

Abstract: A biodegradable natural-fiber disposable food storage container for storing a serving of food is formed of an envelope made of a generally unitary blank of a suitable paper that is generally resistant to food fluids such as blood, juices, sauces, etc., but admits at least some permeation of water vapor and atmospheric fluids. Accordion-fold side panels allow the envelope to store flat and open up to accommodate the food article. Two half-panels join at an overlap to form a closed front panel. A water-based glue closes the envelope sides and base, while a repositionable adhesive on the flap closure allows the envelope to be opened and resealed.

Abstract: A stand-up pour bag has front and back panels made of a thermoplastic film and having joined longitudinal edges and upper and lower transverse edges bridging the transverse edges. An inwardly folded lower end panel made of thermoplastic film extends between and is joined to the lower edges of the front and back panels, and an inwardly folded upper end panel made of thermoplastic film extends between and is secured at joints to the upper edges of the front and back panels. A closable pourer is bonded to the upper end panel and the upper edge of the front panel at the joint between the upper end panel and the upper edge of the front panel. A carry handle made of a thermoplastic film is bonded to the back panel generally centrally and inward of the edges thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a discharge spout for flexible bags, of the type comprising a rigid plastic body forming a discharge passage and having a tube (3) intended to be inserted between two walls of a flexible bag and joined to such walls by means of sealing. The tube (3) has a smooth outer surface and two opposite flat flaps (4) extending externally in a mid-plane of said tube (3). The outer surface of the tube (3) forms, together with the surface (6) of the flat flaps (4), a sealing surface. The outer surface of the tube (3) is a dished surface in the axial direction of the tube, and it has a middle area (5a) in which the distance to the axis (7) of the tube is maximum, separating two side sections (5b, 5c) in which the distance to the axis (7) is decreasing toward the ends of the tube.

Abstract: Devices comprising a plug positioned within a housing to regulate air within a container, for example, plastic storage containers or bags. One embodiment utilizes a plug that occludes an opening in a housing. The plug is displaced from the opening to inject or evacuate air from a container. An alternative embodiment utilizes a plug having air channels therein which can be sealed once air has been injected into or evacuated from a container. The devices are utilized with hose adaptors connected to vacuum or air hoses having specialized hose tips for coupling with the housing.

Abstract: Devices comprising a plug positioned within a housing to regulate air within a container, for example, plastic storage containers or bags. One embodiment utilizes a plug that occludes an opening in a housing. The plug is displaced from the opening to inject or evacuate air from a container. An alternative embodiment utilizes a plug having air channels therein which can be sealed once air has been injected into or evacuated from a container. The devices are utilized with hose adaptors connected to vacuum or air hoses having specialized hose tips for coupling with the housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (10) for closing an opening or filling through an opening in a sack (25) for storing materials (26). The device (10) comprises an elongated means (11) for introduction into the sack (25) through the opening, wherein the elongated means (11) is introducible into the sack (25) for closing or filling thereof. The device (10) further comprises a plate (12) having at least one substantially flat side for abutment against an outer side around the opening of the sack (25). The elongated means (11) is projecting substantially perpendicular from the substantially flat side of the plate (12). Also included is a method for closing an opening or filling through an opening in a sack.

Abstract: A device comprising a plug positioned within a housing to regulate air within a container, for example, plastic storage containers or bags. The plug is positioned within the housing to occlude a port hole in the housing. The housing is positioned within a container so the port hole faces a wall of the container. A hole is created in the container above the port hole. To evacuate or inject air into the container, a hose adaptor with a specialized hose tip is connected to a vacuum or air hose. When inserted into the port hole, the hose tip temporarily displaces the plug from the port hole. Vents within the housing allow air to move through the housing and into or out of the hose tip. Removal of the hose tip allows the plug to resume position over the porthole to maintain the vacuum or air pressure within the container.

Abstract: Devices comprising a plug positioned within a housing to regulate air within a container, for example, plastic storage containers or bags. One embodiment utilizes a plug that occludes an opening in a housing. The plug is displaced from the opening to inject or evacuate air from a container. An alternative embodiment utilizes a plug having air channels therein which can be sealed once air has been injected into or evacuated from a container. The devices are utilized with hose adaptors connected to vacuum or air hoses having specialized hose tips for coupling with the housing.

Abstract: A stopper member (C) for mounting on an opening (31) of a fluid reservoir (P), said member being characterized in that it comprises: a base body (1) forming a fluid dispenser orifice (17); an assembly part (20) for mounting in stationary manner on the base body (1); and a closure lid (25) for closing the dispenser orifice (17), the lid (25) being connected to the assembly part via a hinge (26), characterized in that the lid (25) and the part (20) are made as a single piece, the lid (25) initially being connected to the assembly part (20), before the lid is opened for the first time, via at least one bridge (28) of material able to be broken at the first opening.

Abstract: A spouting structure includes a spout attached to the liquid container and having a mouthpiece, a cap screwed on the spout and having a top wall and a cylindrical protrusion protruding from a central part of the top wall having a bottom wall provided with an opening and defining a cylindrical bore, and a round plate axially movably fitted in the cylindrical bore of the cylindrical protrusion. The cylindrical protrusion protrudes downward from the top wall and is fitted in the mouthpiece of the spout. The round plate is provided with at least one opening in its peripheral part, has a plugging part formed in a central area of the lower surface thereof and capable of being plugged closely in the opening formed in the bottom wall of the cylindrical protrusion of the cap.

Abstract: A handled cover for water bag comprises a cover, a locking element and a connecter. The locking element is provided on the water bag for coupling with the cover. A handle integrally formed with a buckle ring is mounted on the locking element. Engagement clamps are correspondingly provided on the sides of the buckle ring, while a handle bar of special figure is provided on a side of the buckle ring. A hole is provided on the center of the handle bar. The connecter is connected to the outside of the cover, and provided with a strip in the form of a blunt-headed hook extruding from the rill By way of having the strip passing through the locking hole on the handle, after the cover is released from the locking element, the cover would not depart from the handle via the connection of the strip on the connecter. And the handle may be freely dismounted and changed the position for resemblance, such that a user may carry the water bag to ease filling water or movement.

Abstract: A flexible bag (10) and system and method for aseptically filling it. The bag has two walls (12a, 12b) and a spout (16) attached to one wall. This spout is opened and closed during filling. A plug member (18) may be attached to the wall of the bag opposite the wall containing the spout. During filling, the plug member is aseptically removed from the spout member inwardly of the bag contrainer; the bag is filled via the spout; and then the plug member is replaced from inside the bag. The plug may also be free of the opposite wall of the bag container. The filling system includes a set of jaws (130) for holding the spout in position for filling, a support mechanism (110) for controlling the movement of the plug member into and out of the spout member, and facility for sterilizing the inside of the filling head, the spout member, and the plug member.

Abstract: A flexible bag of the present invention is for use in dispensing a fluent material. The bag is formed of flexible material and shaped for substantially enclosing a volume for containing the fluent material. The bag comprises a body and plural nipples, each nipple being integral with the body, projecting outwardly from the body, and having an open outer end. The body and nipples are in fluid communication for movement of the fluent material from the body to the nipples. Plugs including a plug for each of the nipples resealably close the open ends of the nipples.

Abstract: At least one branched chamber extends and diverges from a side wall of a pouch body. The branched chamber has an optional pouring spout at its distal end to permit the removal of the contents of the pouch. A readily unsealable seal member is optionally included to partition the branched chamber from the pouch body, thus providing a pouch wherein two or more different materials are mixed prior to removal from the pouch. A pouch having this structure provides excellent rupture protection of the readily unsealable seal member caused from, for example, handling, shipping, or dropping of the pouch.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a container 10 for fluids, including cleansers, emulsifiers and other liquids, wherein the container 10 provides an after use as inflatable toys, decorative accessories, and so forth. Further, the container 10 is readily and economically manufactured, shipped and stored. In one embodiment of the present invention, a container 10 includes a flexible member 12 forming a chamber 16 therein, the flexible member 12 having a modulus of elasticity conducive to liquid containment and gaseous inflation of the flexible member 16; and means for selective flow restriction 14, such that the container 10 is capable of repetitive use for both liquid containment and gaseous inflation.

Abstract: A container (10) having a plurality of panels (12-18) joined together to form a sleeve (64). The panels (12-18) each have an end edge that cooperate to define an imaginary plane (P) at one end of the sleeve (64). The container (10) further has an end panel (20,22) connected to the panels (12-18) at the one end of the sleeve (64). The end panel (20,22) has at least one portion extending beyond the imaginary plane (P). The supporting box (100) is provided to support the container (10). A hanger system (150) is provided and is attached to the box (100). The hanger system (150) supports an upper portion of the container (10) within the box (100). The container (10) is also provided with a port closure (300) that provides both a sterile and gas permeable barrier.

Abstract: A fitment for being sealed to a collapsible pouch has a body having at least one side wall portion, which is provided with spaced steps defining spaced shoulders, an inner end, which faces the interior of the collapsible pouch when the fitment is sealed to the collapsible pouch, and an outer end. The body of the fitment defines a reference plane and a range of peripheral dimensions, each of which is measured around one of the spaced steps or around one of the spaced shoulders, in a plane that is located at one of the inner and outer ends or between the inner and outer ends and that coincides with or is parallel to the reference plane. The peripheral dimensions increase from a smallest dimension at or toward one such end, through intermediate dimensions which between the inner and outer ends do not decrease after increasing, to a largest dimension at or toward the other end.

Abstract: A flexible intra-oral bandage and kit thereof including an hydrolyzable powder/water-wettable fiber mixture enclosed in a flexible, water-permeable, non-stick envelope. The envelope is immersed in water or medication so that the liquid is absorbed through the envelope to wet the hydrolyzable powder/water-wettable fiber mixture and form a moldable tacky gel. The envelope is then removed from the gel and the gel is manually molded and placed in a desired location in a patient's oral cavity. The kit can also be used as a drug delivery system to deliver medication to a patient through the oral cavity.

Abstract: A free-standing bag made of a heat-sealable or weldable plastic material and used for receiving therein liquids and/or pastes, said bag comprising two side walls connected to each other along their longitudinal edges, a foldable bottom element, which is disposed between said side walls and which serves as a supporting base, being inserted between the bottom transverse edges, whereas in the area of the other ends of said side walls a foldable lid element, which is disposed between said side walls, is inserted, and further comprising a discharge opening. In order to improve the handling characteristics of the free-standing bag when the contents are being poured out and in order to ensure also ease of manufacture, the discharge opening is formed between the upper transverse edge of a side wall and the complementary edge of the lid element.

Abstract: A gift package that comprises a bag having generally parallel front and rear walls, each having a top edge, a bottom edge, and two lateral edges, a pair of generally parallel side walls, each having a top edge, a bottom edge, and two lateral edges, wherein the lateral edges of the front and rear walls are joined to the lateral edges of the side panels, and a bottom panel having two pairs of generally parallel lateral edges, wherein the lateral edges of the bottom panel are joined to the bottom edges of the front, rear, and side walls to form a container having an opening defined by the top edges of the front, rear, and side walls, and wherein the bag has an expanded state and a collapsed state, where an area of the bag opening is larger when the bag is in its expanded state than when the bag is in its collapsed state.

Abstract: An evacuable plastic storage bag comprises a pair of opposed walls that define, between them, an interior volume and a mouth. The bag has a Zip-locks.RTM. closure for releasably sealing the mouth closed. The wall has a hole therein which is reinforced by an annular grommet-like plastic element. The element defines an aperture which is in communication with the interior volume of the bag and which is arranged in proximity to the closure. The wall has a plug of resiliently deformable plastic material for closing the aperture by forcing the plug into releasable engagement with the aperture. The plug and the element are disposed sufficiently close to the closure so that as the closure is pulled open, the plug is withdrawn, thereby obviating the need to withdraw the plug in a separate operation.

Abstract: A bag for the cleaning and containment of soiled fabric articles is provided which comprises a fastening system that, when fastened provides a vapor impermeable container and an interior surface releasably impregnated with an effective amount of a gelled liquid dry-cleaning composition.

Abstract: A flexible package having an integral fitment and integral protective tamper-evident structure protecting said fitment until removal of said protective structure by a user, is disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fuel bladder having a flexible bladder wall with a fuel out aperture in which a tubular penetration body extends through the aperture and an interior flange on the tubular penetration abuts the interior side of the flexible bladder wall. A tubular valve connection member is superimposed over the fuel outlet aperture such that its outer peripheral surface abuts the inner peripheral surface of the tubular penetration body. A washer and a lock nut are positioned over the tubular penetration member to press the fuel bladder wall against the tubular penetration member interior flange. An O-ring seal is positioned between the proximate surface of the tubular penetration body and the interior side of the bladder wall. Another O-ring seal is positioned adjacent the outer peripheral surface of the tubular penetration body and the exterior side of the bladder wall.

Abstract: Containers, in particular plastic bags, for limited doses of liquid, oil, cream doses, and the like, that can be easily opened and reclosed, and that are well sealed and resistant to from tearing and leakage. The container body (envelope) is formed of a thermosealable, substantially flexible composite film (laminated or coextruded). A substantially rigid insert is welded to the inside top portion of the envelope. The insert has a base, a neck with a central hole, a groove fracture part, and a knurled cap from the center of which a pin protrudes. After the insert is fractured and removed, it can be easily flipped over and reinserted in the base to reseal the envelope.

Abstract: A waste disposal bag comprises (1) a bag part made of flexible material which has a closed lower end and an open upper end, (2) a bag collar made of relatively stiff material which is firmly attached to the upper end of the bag part, and (3) a lid which is adapted to be placed on the bag collar to close and seal the bag. The circumference of the bag collar is fitted with support elements for the lid so that the lid can be easily removed or can be inserted into or placed on the bag collar. Notched elements are provided below the support elements and function together with compatible elements on the lid to tightly secure the lid to the bag collar. The lid is fitted with at least one handle for carrying the bag.

Abstract: A collapsible storage bag for holding large volumes of liquid which can be moved to a desired location where it serves as a temporary liquid storage container, then quickly emptied entirely and then folded up and moved to a new location. The storage bag includes an upper sheet of flexible sheeting, a lower sheet of flexible sheeting whose outer edges are securely joined to the outer edges of the upper sheet of sheeting to form the storage bag, an open vent located at the center of the upper sheet of sheeting, one or more sealable filling and emptying ports located along one side of the upper sheet of sheeting, and a plurality of sealable drain holes equally spaced apart and each located closely adjacent to the outer edge of the lower sheet of sheeting.

Abstract: A carrying case for carrying and storage of Bingo playing equipment such as Bingo chips, pencil markers, wands, paper and the like, said case comprising a lightweight, fabric, vinyl, or leather including a zippered opening and a series of pockets formed by stitching pieces of material to the exterior of the bag. A smaller drawstring bag is included and may be used to retain chips or other items.

Abstract: A container (20) made of a rigid tubular conformation, each end (21, 22) of which is flattened to produce and provide outwardly protruding edges (25). A transition portion (33) between the flattened end portion (22) and undeformed body portion has a sloped wall in which at least one access aperture (24) is formed. The aperture (24) is selectively closed by a plug, valve or cap adapted to be secured in a fluid-tight manner in this container (20). Hand hold apertures (e.g., 23) may be formed where the ends are sealed. Disposable or reusable bladders, bags and/or liners (58, 70) can be used with these containers, and can be extended out of the fitting (50, 72) and can be gathered together and sealed (59) to provide a sanitary and tamper-proof covering. The container (20) may be pressurized if desired. An expanding plug assembly (100) having a body (102) formed of a pair of resilient members (104, 106) separated by a thin plate or diaphragm (108) also forms a part of this invention.

Abstract: An opening-closing device for a flexible containing a liquid includes a cylindrical spout attached to the outer surface of the bag, and a stopper for the spout which includes a blade for perforating an area of the bag located within the spout when the bag is to be opened. An arrangement of tongues or wings extend from the sides of the spout so that a user may grip the tongue or wing while perforating the area of the bag within the spout upon insertion of the stopper.

Abstract: A novelty balloon lighting device involving an inflated balloon having a plug fitted inside the neck of the balloon the plug having a bore formed therethrough and containing therein at least one concentric constriction ring, an elongated hollow tube having spaced-apart terminal ends of an outside diameter such that the tube forms a sliding air-tight seal with the constriction ring when inserted in the bore, a light bulb sealed in one end of the tube for insertion into the interior of the inflated balloon and a pair of electric conductors extending from the bulb passing along the interior of the tube external the balloon and an electrical energy source for attaching the electrical conductors thereto for lighting the light bulb inside the balloon.

Abstract: Device for manufacturing a sachet of flexible synthetic material intended for packaging liquids, the said sachet initially being in the form of a cushion-like bag already full of liquid, this device enabling a means for gripping, stiffening and mounting information to be attached to the said cushion-like bag and enabling the sachet to be given its final shape for marketing and use.It comprises means for enclosing the cushion-like bag in a sleeve of synthetic material which can be stretched and is cold-worked around clamping jaws (19, 20) which are capable of a translation of motion and a motion away from one another, between which the cushion-like bag is located.

Abstract: A bag for infusion solutions and the like has a body part formed by a hose and having walls composed of a synthetic thermoplastic compound foil, and at least one connecting part formed of one piece with the body part and also composed of the foil. A hose for manufacturing the bags is formed so that the bags extend transverse to the direction of elongation of the hose and their connecting parts face toward one longitudinal edge of the hose. The bags are manufactured by producing first a hose element of a synthetic thermoplastic foil in aseptic conditions, and then placing onto the hose elements at both sides of layer of another synthetic thermoplastic foil by lamination, so as to form the hose, whereupon the bags are produced on the thus formed hose.

Abstract: A container for use in aseptic packaging which contains a resilient plug to seal the container. The plug is attached to the periphery of the inlet opening by resilient straps which allow the plug to be pushed into the opening to close it and which allow the plug to be displaced to open the container by pressure of product flow into the container.

Abstract: A closure for removably sealing a port is provided. The closure includes a guide member receivable within an opening of a port and a sleeve member extending for a length of the guide member and defining with the guide member an annular channel, at least a portion of the port being received within the annular channel when the closure seals the port, the inner circumference of the sleeve member being sufficiently small to exert a retaining force around the portion of the port so received securing the closure onto the port. The closure includes a handle member having a reduced thickness portion, upon the application of a pulling force on the handle member the reduced thickness portion will stretch before the retaining force exerted by the closure on the port is overcome.

Abstract: A body worn urinary collection system for a male incontinent is disclosed. A reusable, generally moistureproof and pliable penile sheath is shaped as an open-ended sack, and is sized to loosely overfit the male organ. The sack includes an oversized, first resilient, outer ferrule rimming the sack's open end. The cooperation of the ferrule and a strap on the sheath secures the sheath to the male organ with a snug and comfortable dam against backflow and leakage. The sheath may also include a urine outlet proximate the closed sack end to be connected to a urine storage bag via a flexible drain tube. The urine storage bag may be body mounted and includes an outlet orifice with plug means to release the stored urine at a desired time.

Abstract: A tap for a urostomy or similar bag has a first valve member which includes a male valve element located in a cap. The cap has at least one drainage hole. A second valve member including a tubular female valve element is engageable with the male valve element to close the tap, but is disengageable from the male valve element to open the tap. Flexible and/or extendible diaphragm or sheath is secured to and encloses part of the female valve element in a fluid-tight manner and is also connected to the cap in a fluid-tight manner. The diaphragm or sheath permits relative movement between the two valve members.

Abstract: A stoppered vial containing a medicament is secured through the edge of a flexible container. Mixing of the medicament in the vial with the contents of the flexible container is accomplished by removing the stopper from the vial by manipulation through the sides of the flexible container. In one embodiment, the stoppered vial is mounted through and in the edge of the flexible container and in another embodiment the flexible container has a port which will receive the stoppered vial therein in a secure manner.

Abstract: A bag made of flexible synthetic material is provided with a removable stiffening element that can serve as both a handle and a stopper element after the bag has been opened.

Abstract: A flexible bulk container for the handling and storage of flowable or powdered bulk materials is provided which includes the combination of a flexible and collapsible bulk bag bottom component having an encircling first side wall, a bottom end with an opening therethrough through which contents are discharged connected about its periphery to a bottom end of said first side wall and an open upper end opposite said bottom end and a flexible and collapsible bulk bag top component having a top end, an opposite open lower end and an encircling second side wall connected about the periphery of the top end which is separably receivable within and generally complementary to the first side wall of the bag bottom component wherein the top and bottom ends and first and second side walls define an interior stoarage space therebetween for flowable granular or powdered bulk material with the second side wall being adapted to be in firm engagement with the first side wall when the storage space is at least partially filled.