КОНСТРУКЦИЯ КОНТЕЙНЕРА ДЛЯ ПОРОШКООБРАЗНОГО МАТЕРИАЛА

Изобретение относится к упаковке (1) для порошкообразного материала, содержащей лоток (17) для приема материала, при этом лоток имеет основание (5) и периферийную стенку (7) с верхним краем (6); наружный рукав (18) вокруг по меньшей мере периферийной стенки лотка, тем самым поддерживающий лоток; удаляемую мембрану (11), отделяющую порошкообразный материал, находящийся в лотке, от окружающей среды; и крышечный узел (9), содержащий периферийный ободок (3), присоединяемый поверх верхнего края периферийной стенки лотка и образующий широкое отверстие (8) для доступа, и крышку (4), шарнирно прикрепленную к ободку для повторного закрытия отверстия для доступа. Кроме того, изобретение относится к способу изготовления такой упаковки для порошкообразного материала, включающему вдвигание лотка в рукав так, чтобы, по меньшей мере, периферийная стенка лотка была ограждена рукавом, в результате чего рукав поддерживает лоток и лоток и рукав образуют контейнер для порошкообразного материала. 2 н. и 14 ...

ЯЩИК С НИЖНЕЙ ЧАСТЬЮ И ВЕРХНЕЙ ЧАСТЬЮ

Настоящее изобретение относится к ящику (2) с нижней частью (6) и верхней частью (4), которые соединены друг с другом винтовым соединением. Для создания возможности соединения для соединения верхней части с нижней частью, которая требует малого монтажного пространства, визуально привлекательна и вызывает малые расходы на монтаж, предлагается, что на верхней части (4) по меньшей мере с одной стороны приформованы одна или несколько выступающих за смежную боковую стенку (8) наружу соединительных накладок (10), которые в каждом случае имеют по меньшей мере одно отверстие (12) под винт, и верхняя часть (4) через отверстие (12) под винт соединена винтом с соединительным профилем (14), который в соответствующем отверстию (12) под винт со стороны соединительной накладки положении тоже имеет служащую для винтового соединения возможность (16) завинчивания, и соединительный профиль (14) соединяет нижнюю часть (6) с верхней частью (4). 12 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

ФУТЛЯР

Описан футляр для электронной системы выдачи никотина. Футляр включает корпус, имеющий две торцевые стенки, разделенные расположенной между ними стенкой основания, и выемку, проходящую между торцевыми стенками, для помещения в нее электронной системы выдачи никотина. К корпусу шарнирно прикреплена крышка для поворота между открытым и закрытым положениями вокруг оси, параллельной продольной оси электронной системы выдачи никотина, помещенной в выемке. 15 з.п. ф-лы, 8 ил.

ИЗДЕЛИЕ ДЛЯ УПАКОВКИ И ХРАНЕНИЯ МНОГОРАЗОВОГО ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ

Описано изделие для упаковки и хранения многоразового применения, предназначенное для упругого сжимающего кольца, при этом изделие содержит верхний элемент и нижний элемент, приспособленные для вхождения в зацепление друг с другом с возможностью расцепления, при этом нижний элемент содержит полость, по существу, круглой формы, имеющую периферийный выступ с внутренней и наружной поверхностью для размещения, при использовании, участка упругого сжимающего кольца, а также по меньшей мере частично стойку, продолжающуюся, по существу, от центрального участка полости; при этом вершина стойки имеет диаметр, который меньше диаметра центрального отверстия упругого сжимающего кольца, и нижний участок стойки имеет диаметр, превышающий диаметр центрального отверстия упругого сжимающего кольца; при этом верхний элемент содержит полость, по существу, круглой формы, имеющую периферийный выступ с внутренней и наружной поверхностью для размещения, при использовании, участка упругого сжимающего кольца, и ...

ФУТЛЯР ДЛЯ ЧАСОВ ИЛИ ЮВЕЛИРНЫХ ИЗДЕЛИЙ

Компактный дорожный футляр (1) для часов или ювелирных изделий (10) для использования им одной рукой содержит закрываемую коробку (2) для размещения по меньшей мере одного держателя (3) для часов или ювелирного изделия (10) между по меньшей мере одним лотком (4) и крышкой (5). Коробка (2) включает в себя основание (6), с которым взаимодействует крышка (5) для закрытия футляра (1), и по меньшей мере один лоток (4). Лоток и по меньшей мере один держатель (3) расположены так, что они удерживаются друг над другом за счет силы магнитного притяжения. Изобретение обеспечивает надежность хранения, компактность футляра и удобство пользования одной рукой. 11 з.п. ф-лы, 12 ил.

КОРОБКА С УБИРАЮЩЕЙСЯ КРЫШКОЙ ДЛЯ КОСМЕТИЧЕСКИХ ПРОДУКТОВ И ТУАЛЕТНЫХ ПРИНАДЛЕЖНОСТЕЙ

... 1. Коробка для твердых, пастообразных или порошкообразных косметических продуктов или туалетных принадлежностей, которая включает в себя корпус, имеющий дно и свободный край, а также содержащий чашку, содержащую твердый, пастообразный или порошкообразный продукт, а также крышку, выполненную с возможностью поворота на корпусе между положением, дающим возможность доступа к продукту, и закрытым положением, которая отличается тем, что: ! крышка (3) присоединена к корпусу (2) вблизи области свободного края, которая называется областью шарнирного соединения, посредством, по меньшей мере, одной двухзвенной петли (10), включающей в себя верхнее звено (13, 13'), шарнирно соединенное с корпусом с поворотом вокруг первой шарнирной оси (15, 15'), и с нижней стороной крышки с поворотом вокруг второй шарнирной оси (16, 16'), а также нижнее звено (14, 14'), которое располагается между верхним звеном и дном и имеет больший угол наклона относительно дна (2А), чем первое звено при закрытом положении крышки ...

Verschlussvorrichtung

Die Erfindung geht aus von einer Verschlussvorrichtung, insbesondere von einer Werkzeugaufnahmeverschlussvorrichtung, mit zumindest einem beweglich gelagerten Verschlusselement (12) und mit zumindest einer Fixiereinheit (14), die zumindest ein beweglich gelagertes Fixierelement (16) zu einer Fixierung des Verschlusselements (12) in zumindest einer Position des Verschlusselements (12) aufweist. Es wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Verschlussvorrichtung zumindest eine Arretiereinheit (18) aufweist, die zumindest ein Arretierelement (20, 22) umfasst, das das Fixierelement (16) in Abhängigkeit von zumindest einer Position des Verschlusselements (12) zumindest weitestgehend gegen eine Bewegung relativ zum Verschlusselement (12) arretiert.

Transportbehälter für transportempfindliche Güter

Transportbehälter aus einem wannenartigen, nach oben offenen Unterteil (1) und einem auf dem Unterteil (1) angeordneten, die offene Oberseite des Unterteils (1) verschließenden Oberteil (2), wobei das Oberteil (2) zum Öffnen vom Unterteil (1) abnehmbar oder aufschwenkbar ist, wobei, vorzugsweise, Unterteil (1) und Oberteil (2) aus formsteifem Kunststoffmaterial bestehen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Unterteil (1) einen Boden (3), Längswände (4) und Querwände (5) und das Oberteil (2) entsprechend eine Decke (6), Längsseiten (7) und Querseiten (8) aufweist, dass das Unterteil (1) zumindest an den Längswänden (4) und vorzugsweise auch am Boden (3) und das Oberteil (2) zumindest an den Längsseiten (7) und vorzugsweise auch an der Decke (6) quer verlaufende, flache eingelassene Banderolenausnehmungen (9) aufweist, die miteinander fluchtend angeordnet und ausgerichtet sind.

BEHÄLTER FÜR FEUCHTTÜCHER MIT VERBESSERTEM VERSCHLUSSMECHANISMUS

ZUSAMMENLEGBARER, STAPELBARER, SELBSTTRAGENDER BEHÄLTER

Zigarettenschachtel

A lid for a soft pack dispensing container of wipes

CLOSURE FOR RECEPTACLES

Complete cryo encapsualtion device for biological specimen vials

A sandwich unit 1 containing a cooling agent which is hinged at one end 2 and lockable at the other 3,4. The internal faces of each sandwich contain encapsulation spaces 5 to maintain the biological sample vials at low temperature. The top of the device has recesses 6 and the bottom legs 7 located so as to make the device stackable. Each half of the sandwich may contain a cooling agent.

Container for a foodstuff

Storage case

Paintball container

Paintball container

A disposable container for surgical instruments

A disposable container for surgical instruments

A disposable container 1 for surgical instruments is provided for transporting sterile instruments to the point of use. The container comprises an enclosure with a base 6 and an upstanding wall having a securing lip defined around its upper edge. A lid is connected to an upper edge of the upstanding wall by a hinge 12. The lid includes a roof 24, an inner wall 26 extending downwardly from the roof, an outer wall 30 extending upwardly from the base of the inner wall, and a securing lip 20 at the upper end of the outer wall configured to secure over the securing lip of the base. When the lid is in the closed position the base of the inner and outer walls is located within the enclosure at a position below the securing lip with the outer wall being seated against the inner surface of the upstanding walls of the enclosure. A method of sterilizing a surgical instrument within an enclosure as described above is also claimed.

Tubular container

Lid for soft pack dispensing container of wipes

Containers

A resealable label flap

Container with one-step closing

Improved flip top plastic lid

Fuel storage apparatus for forestry machines

EINSTUECKIGER BEHAELTERVERSCHLUSS

PACKING FOR A HYGIENE PRODUCT

EINSTUECKIGER BEHAELTERVERSCHLUSS

Verfahren zum zweistufigen Kommissionieren von Waren

The invention relates to a method for picking goods, wherein a quantity of the similar goods (2a..2c, 33) or similar first groups of goods (2a..2c, 33) that are intended for a shipping container (3, 3a, 3b) and that are to be deposited in a loading aid (1, 1a..1d) is specified and the loading aid (1, 1a..1d) together with the deposited goods (2a..2c, 33) is transported to a transfer station in order to transfer the goods (2a..2c, 33) from the loading aid (1, 1a..1d) into the shipping container (3, 3a, 3b). The predefined quantity can be one or more, and exactly one specification is made for exactly one loading aid (1, 1a..1d), wherein a specification is made only for an empty loading aid (1, 1a..1d). The invention further relates to a conveying device, which comprises at least one transfer section (18), in which a center area of the conveyor track (5) is free of conveying elements (17), and means (20) for arranging a container (3, 3a, 3b) open at the top under said transfer section (18) ...

STACKABLE SELF-SUPPORTING CONTAINER WITH SLIDE GATE

TIPPING HINGES OF SYNTHETIC MATERIAL

Wireless earbuds

A case for a portable listening device has a housing and a lid. The lid has an open and a closed position. A processor sends an instruction to the portable listening device to initiate wireless pairing of the portable listening device to a host electronic device in response to a signal generated by a component of the case.

DOUBLE-HINGED CONTAINER CAP

HUMIDIFICATION CHAMBER FOR A RESPIRATORY ASSISTANCE APPARATUS

A respiratory assistance apparatus includes a flow generator and a humidifier. The humidifier includes a humidification chamber. The humidification chamber comprises a water tnb that is configured to receive a volume of water.

A container and method for storing a sample

A container, comprising: a body; and, a closure; wherein the closure has a lid hinged to a ring mounted on the body, the lid moveable from an open position to a closed position; wherein the lid has a tab hinged thereto for: inserting into and engaging a slot formed in the ring as the lid is moved to the closed position from the open position to thereby lock the lid in the closed position; or, receiving and engaging a pin head of a pin mounted on the ring in a hole formed in the tab to thereby hold the lid in the closed position, the pin configured to detach from the ring when the tab and lid are returned to the opened position.

High moisture barrier and self-desiccating container with living hinge

A self desiccating container with a living hinge includes a container body made from a resin bonded sorbent and at least one attachment feature, and a container closure having a closure portion engageable with the container body to close the body and an attachment feature compatible with the attachment feature on the container body for securing the closure to the body, and a living hinge connecting the closure portion to the attachment feature.

Openable container

Thermoformed container with lid

A container assembly (1) comprises a thermo formed tub (2) of relatively thin plastic material having a peripheral wall (16) extending to an upper edge (18) and defining a product containing space (20). A lower rim (8) is connected to the upper edge of the tub, the lower rim defining an opening (26) giving access to the product containing space (20) and being formed of a relatively thicker plastic material. An upper rim (10) is connectable to the lower rim and a lid (12) is provided for selectively closing the opening. By the use of a thin walled thermoformed tub, the amount of material required for forming the body of the container is limited. Furthermore, the lower rim of relatively thicker plastic material provides the required support to the relatively thin material of the peripheral wall, allowing effective connection to the upper rim.

Reusable packaging and storage article

A reusable packaging and storage article for an elastic constriction ring is described wherein the article comprises a top member and a bottom member configured to releasably engage with each other, wherein the bottom member comprises: a cavity of substantially circular shape having a perimeter lip with an inner and outer surface to house, in use, a portion of the elastic constriction ring; and an at least partially pillar extending from a substantially central portion of the cavity; and wherein a summit of the pillar has a diameter less than the diameter of a central aperture of the elastic constriction ring, and a lower portion of the pillar has a diameter greater than the diameter of a central aperture of the elastic constriction ring; and wherein the top member comprises: a cavity of substantially circular shape having a perimeter lip with an inner and outer surface to house, in use, a portion of the elastic constriction ring, wherein the diameter of an inner surface of the perimeter ...

An Enhanced Produce Container

Abstract The present invention relates to a produce container which includes a receptacle and a lid. The receptacle has a mouth circumscribed by a rim which has a first flange. The lid is releasably attachable to the receptacle to 5 close off the mouth. The lid has a skirt portion adapted to interact with the rim of the receptacle to retain the lid on the receptacle and a second flange projecting from the skirt portion of the lid. One or more selected members of the produce container include reinforcing means. 0 -13 n On A j 0 D n % u 0 /1 u 0 Do Do - - - - - - - - - - D u 0 Q Do U - - - - - - - - - Do 0 Do o Do 00 on ---------- 01) 00 N 0 00 lo 00 00 00 00 no LL00 D 00 00 ---------- DOD 000 Do 00 noon on Z: J ooono-q 022) non 001) DOE) Do 0 oil - - - - - - 00 Ono 0 00 Ono 0 1101) C) 00 DODD - vA Boon 00 Do DOD DDO E) 0 noon 0 00111)0 Ono on On 0 DO 1) 1) ODD DOODOODOESO ODOOD DOODOODD DOO DOODO 00 00 ...

HUMIDIFICATION CHAMBER FOR A RESPIRATORY ASSISTANCE APPARATUS

A respiratory assistance apparatus includes a flow generator and a humidifier. The humidifier includes a humidification chamber. The humidification chamber comprises a water tub that is configured to receive a volume of water. -66- ...

Slidably sealable container having an auxiliary track

DEVICE FOR DISPENSING OBLONG OBJECTS, COMPRISING ONE MAIN OPENING AND AT LEAST ONE OTHER ELONGATED OPENING

L~invention concerne : - un dispositif de distribution unité par unité d~objets de forme oblongue, de section en particulier sensiblement polygonale, circulaire ou elliptique ; - et un conteneur de conditionnement desdits objets sur lequel est monté le dispositif de distribution. Le dispositif de distribution comporte une ouverture principale de distribution (3), au moins une autre ouverture de forme allongée (2) don~t l~une des extrémités débouche dans l~ouverture principale, et des surfaces de guidage (6, 6~) des objets à distribuer disposés sur les côtés antérieurs de l~ (ou des) ouvertures(s) allongée(s). Les objets de forme oblongue peuvent être des lamelles, des bandelettes rigides, des pansements ou autres, destinés à faire des tests médicaux ou des protections de petites blessures.

TAMPER EVIDENT CONTAINER WITH FRANGIBLE CLOSURE MEMBER

A container for packaging food stuffs includes a first body portion and a second body portion pivotally joined to the first body portion and moveable from a closed position to an open position for accessing an interior of the container. An anchoring engagement element is integrally joined with the first body portion when the second body portion is in the closed and open positions. A frangible engagement element is integrally joined with the second body part and locked with the anchoring engagement element when the second body portion is in the closed position. The frangible engagement element is configured to sever from the second body portion and remain in locked engagement with the anchoring engagement element when the second body portion is moved from the closed position to the open position.

EGG CARTON WITH MATING CELL AND LID POST STRUCTURE

Plastic egg cartons having mating cell and lid posts for improved egg protection. The carton has a base tray and hinged lid, the tray including a plurality of cells for receiving individual eggs, and the tray having a plurality of cell posts each formed at an intersection of four adjacent cells as an extension of the sidewalls of the four adjacent cells. Preferable, each cell post has four generally planar ramp surfaces, one disposed respectively on each of the four sidewall extensions. The lid has a plurality of lid posts for mating with the cell posts when the lid is in a closed position.

CONTAINER BIN

CONTAINER BIN A rectangular container having a pair of cover portions which are hinged to one pair of opposed side walls of the container and which meet when closed with the lateral free edges of the cover portions engaging the other pair of opposed side walls of the container. The meeting edge of each cover portion is crenellated with a plurality of interspaced teeth and recesses, each tooth being wedge-shaped and each recess being sloped, the teeth of the cover portions interfitting when the cover is closed and downwardly abutting recesses.

PLASTIC CONTAINER AND METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR MOLDING THE SAME

BOX AND LID

A box comprising an open container (2) and a Hd (3) for closing the open container (2), the box (1) in a closed state comprising two base surfaces (4, 5), one of which consists of the bottom wall (4) of the open container and the other of the top wall (5) of the lid (3), together with at least one lateral surface, which is formed by a container side (6) and a lid side (7). When the box (1) is in the closed state the container side (6) and the lid side (7) at least partial overlap one another. An inward facing, inclined slide surface (19) is furthermore arranged on the inside of the top wall (5) of the lid (3) in order, when closing the open container (2), to allow displacement of the lid (3) into the correct closing position relative to the container (2). The slide surface (19) runs along and adjacent to the lid side (7) at an angle relative to the top wall (5) and the lid side (7) and is remote from the lid side (7).

INSULATED PAPER CUPS, LIDS, AND CONTAINERS

Various recyclable containers are described herein and generally comprise a frame made of a first paper-based material having a bottom wall and side walls that extend from the bottom wall; and an aluminum lining that is removably positioned along an inner surface of the bottom and side walls of the frame; and at least one tab that is attached to a portion of the aluminum lining. The at least one tab has a portion that extends past at least one sidewall of the container so that, during recycling, the at least one tab is pulled to remove the aluminum lining from the frame. An example method for recycling these containers is also described herein.

CONTAINER DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SECURING SAME

A container device and lock and method for locking the container device are disclosed. The container device may be a clam shell container which is secured with a twist on closure. This clam shell container allows for storage of items which are larger than the neck size of a twist-on closure. The container device may have wings on the side of the closure to secure a tight fit with a gasket to make the device water and smell resistant. This device can be used to secure items from unauthorized users. Medications are a common item which can be secured within this device.

LID WITH HINGED COMPARTMENTS FOR JOINT COMPOUND CONTAINER

A container and lid assembly is provided, including a main container (12) defining a chamber (20) with a base joint compound (22); and a container lid (14) constructed and arranged for closing the main container, the lid having a main hinged lid door (26) openable to provide access to the chamber; and at least one supplemental lid door (28) hinged to the lid and openable to a supplemental compartment (30), the supplemental compartment being isolated from the chamber.

FASTENER CONTAINER

A fastener container, comprising a lid made of elastic material and a receptacle base. The lid has a first section and a second section which are connected by a hinge. Thes invention used the first prominent portion with flexible cushioning effect and the pressing member of the first prominent portion of the first section, and the blocking member and the third recess of the second prominent portion of the second section to reduce the wear and tear between the pressing member and the blocking member; to also preventing the pressing member from squeezing the blocking member for a long time to result in a problem that the pressing member and the blocking member are deformed and the first section cannot be held in the open position, so that the service life of the lid can be extended and the user can easily open or close the first section of the lid to take or place screws or other items.

TETHERED PLASTIC SCREW STOPPER

The present invention relates to tethered plastic stopper having a closure shell, a tamper band, and an annular ring. The annular ring is formed between a bottom weakness line separably linked through bottom bridges to the top edge of the tamper band and to the bottom edge of the annular ring and a top weakness line separably linked through top bridges to the top edge of the annular ring and to the bottom edge of the closure shell. At least one of the bottom bridges is configured to prevent disconnection of the annular ring from the tamper band and at least one of the top bridges is configured to prevent disconnection of the annular ring from the closure shell. The remaining bottom bridge and the remaining top bridge having a section exceeding at least 30% relative to the section of the bottom bridges and top bridges, respectively.

DEVICE FOR DISPENSING OBLONG OBJECTS, COMPRISING ONE MAIN OPENING AND AT LEAST ONE OTHER ELONGATED OPENING

L~invention concerne : - un dispositif de distribution unité par unité d~objets de forme oblongue, de section en particulier sensiblement polygonale, circulaire ou elliptique ; - et un conteneur de conditionnement desdits objets sur lequel est monté le dispositif de distribution. Le dispositif de distribution comporte une ouverture principale de distribution (3), au moins une autre ouverture de forme allongée (2) don~t l~une des extrémités débouche dans l~ouverture principale, et des surfaces de guidage (6, 6~) des objets à distribuer disposés sur les côtés antérieurs de l~ (ou des) ouvertures(s) allongée(s). Les objets de forme oblongue peuvent être des lamelles, des bandelettes rigides, des pansements ou autres, destinés à faire des tests médicaux ou des protections de petites blessures.

PORTABLE AND STACKABLE PLASTIC MULTIPURPOSE CONTAINER

Portable and stackable multipurpose containers are disclosed. The containers have an oval base and an oval top in communication with sides of the wall extending perpendicularly from the base. The oval top is slidably positioned to open from both sides, which are perpendicular to the oval sides; the top is slidable.The multipurpose container is adapted for storing nails, screws, and similar items useful to craftsmen.

CONTAINER WITH BUTTON RELEASE

A container includes container body (120) defining an interior (122) and an opening (124) leading to the interior. A lid (140) is movable with respect to the container body to move the container between a closed position in which the lid covers the opening and an opened position in which the opening is exposed. A housing (180) is affixed to an upper portion of the container body, adjacent to the opening. A release (160) is movably housed within the housing. The release is configured to move between a locked position in which the release retains the lid in the closed position, and an unlocked position, in which the release permits the lid to move into the opened position. The release moves from the locked position to the unlocked position by a first movement in a radially inward direction of the container, followed by a second movement in an axially upward direction of the container.

CONTAINER WITH BUTTON RELEASE

A container includes container body (120) defining an interior (122) and an opening (124) leading to the interior. A lid (140) is movable with respect to the container body to move the container between a closed position in which the lid covers the opening and an opened position in which the opening is exposed. A housing (180) is affixed to an upper portion of the container body, adjacent to the opening. A release (160) is movably housed within the housing. The release is configured to move between a locked position in which the release retains the lid in the closed position, and an unlocked position, in which the release permits the lid to move into the opened position. The release moves from the locked position to the unlocked position by a first movement in a radially inward direction of the container, followed by a second movement in an axially upward direction of the container.

LOCKING DEVICE

The present invention generally relates to waste containers and, more particularly, relates to a safety locking device for waste containers. The locking device contains a base unit and a pivoting unit pivotally mounted to the base unit. The base unit contains a pinion member, having a cam thereon, non-movably attached to the base member. The pivoting unit includes a lock casing defining a cavity which houses a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism contains a locking member which is pivotally movable between a blocking position to prevent relative movement between the pivoting unit and the base unit, and a release position to permit the relative movement between the pivoting unit and the base unit.

CONTAINER FOR AN ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEM

This invention relates to a container for an elongate electronic nicotine delivery system or other flavoured vapour delivery system. The container has a rigid elongate body which defines a chamber including an end and an insert received in the end having first and ancillary openings that lead into the chamber. The insert includes a dividing wall to separate the first and ancillary openings in the insert so that an elongate electronic nicotine delivery system inserted into the chamber through the first opening protrudes therefrom and is supported in an upright position within the chamber by the insert. A lid is pivotally attached to the body so that it covers the first and ancillary openings in the insert in a closed position.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING A NOTCHED HINGE CONNECTION IN A THERMOFORMED CONTAINER

Method and apparatus for forming a hinge in a thermoformed container, such as an egg carton, and the resulting container. The hinge is formed in the mold, by severing a thermoformed container along the length of a hinge line, with the exception of plurality of spaced connecting membranes that are not severed. The alternating severed portions and connecting membranes are referred to herein as a notched hinge connection. The width, depth, and location of the connecting membranes can be adjusted so the hinge area is strong enough to withstand multiple openings during use.

DELIVERY RECEPTACLE

A delivery receptacle for receiving objects (such as parcels, mail or other deliveries) deposited into the receptacle at residences or other building and locations, and securing the objects within the receptacle from unauthorized access. The receptacle has an input opening and a lid which can be moved between an open position which provides access to the input opening and a closed position which covers the input opening. The receptacle has a locking mechanism which may configured for any one of a plurality of operating modes, including a single-delivery mode which does not require an access code to the lid automatically locks after the delivery and a multi-delivery mode which requires the entry of a security code into a code-operated device to unlock the lid, open the lid, place the delivery into the receptacle, and close the lid which automatically locks closed.

LOCKABLE CONTAINER

A container that includes a container body and a securely attached container lid. The container lid can form an airtight and/or liquidtight seal between the container lid and the container body when the container lid is in the fully closed position and locked position. The container lid is attached to the container body by a hinge. The container lid includes a seal member, cover window portion, and an outer rim portion having a plurality of lid latches. The latches are configured for movement between an unlatched position in which the container contents can be accessed and a latched position in which latch features engage fastening members to secure the container lid in the fully closed and locked position to the container body.

BOTTLE CAP WITH COSMETIC KIT

A cap for a reusable bottle and a compound-containing container is provided. The container is a separate, replaceable structure with a base (well/bowl) section containing the compound and a hinged or otherwise removable cap. The container is secured in a cavity in the top of the cap using appropriate detents that flex based upon the materials inherent resilient (e.g. a polymer material) to selectively engage with and disengage from the cap cavity. The cap can include a (unitary or integral) hook or ring that extends from the edges of the cap and can provide a stop that the lid of the secured container hinges against when placed in an open position. The hinge includes a detent adjacent to its front edge (opposite the side containing the hinge. This detent retains the lid in a closed position, but can be overcome by pressure applied by the user to open the lid.

CONTAINER SYSTEMS WITH WATER-SOLUBLE POUCHES

A container system including a closeable container with at least one pouch in an interior space of the container, where the pouch includes a water-soluble film including a polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) resin blend, and a perfume and organic solvent containing household care composition at least partially enclosed in a compartment by the water-soluble film.

SPILL-PREVENTING SNACK CONTAINER AND DISPENSER

A food dispensing container having a removable dispensing member that includes a hinged flow gate configured to cover, in a closed position, a corresponding aperture in a bottom of a dispensing compartment of the dispensing member. The dispensing member also includes a hinged lid configured to cover a top of the dispensing compartment, the hinged lid having a notch that allows a range of rotation of the hinged flow gate when the hinged lid is in a closed position covering the top of the dispensing compartment and the rotation of the hinged flow gate opening the corresponding aperture when the food dispensing container is tilted from an upright position. The hinged lid and the hinged flow gate interlock, limiting the hinged flow gate to the closed position, when the hinged lid is in an open position uncovering the top of the dispensing compartment.

HIGH MOISTURE BARRIER AND SELF-DESICCATING CONTAINER WITH LIVING HINGE

A self desiccating container with a living hinge includes a container body made from a resin bonded sorbent and at least one attachment feature, and a container closure having a closure portion engageable with the con-tainer body to close the body and an attachment feature compatible with the attachment feature on the container body for securing the closure to the body, and a living hinge connecting the closure portion to the attachment fea-ture.

DISPENSER

A dispenser for dispensing product includes a dispenser body having a sidewall. The sidewall generally defines first and second interior sections. The first interior section is configured to house the product, and the second interior section is configured for dispensing of product. The dispenser further includes lid having a lip configured to engage the dispenser body when the dispenser is in a closed position to form a seal. The dispenser further includes a release mechanism having an activation portion and an engagement portion. At least a portion of the activation portion is positioned about an aperture in the sidewall. The engagement portion is positioned in the second interior portion between the sidewall and the lip when the lid is in a closed position.

LID OF A CONTAINER

The invention relates to the lid (100) of a container, in particular a beverage can, comprising at least one pour opening (103) which passes through the lid surface (101) and which can be reclosed by means of at least one closure element (120). The at least one closure element (120) can be moved from a closed position, in which the at least one pour opening (103) is closed, into an open position, in which the pour opening (103) is at least partly exposed, by means of an actuating element. At least one flat sealing element (130) is arranged between the lid surface (101) and the closure element (120), and at least one sealing region is arranged on the closure element (120), wherein the sealing region interacts with the at least one flat sealing element (130) when the pour opening (103) is closed, said at least one sealing region being designed as a sealing edge (121).

CLOTHES HAMPER

A hamper (10) includes a base container portion (11), a shroud (12), and a cover (13). The base container portion includes a bottom surface (14) and a front wall (15), a rear wall (18) and opposed side walls (16, 17) extending upwardly from the bottom surface (14) to form an open top defined by a peripheral upper rim (19). The shroud (12) rests on the rim (19) to strengthen the same and is attached to the side walls (16, 17). The cover (13) is pivotally attached to the shroud (12). Vent apertures (27, 29) are provided in recessed arcuate walls (26, 30) positioned beneath the front wall (15) and the rear wall (18).

FREELY OPENABLE CONTAINER

A container (10) with a hinged lid comprises a container body (11), a hinged lid (23) hinged on the container body (11), and a bottom wall (12) tightly covering the open lower end of the container body (11). A rubber plate 50) is provided between the hinged lid (23) and the container body (11). The container body (11) has an upper wall (27) provided with an opening (24), and a side wall (13). The hinged lid (23) is supported on the side wall (13) of the container body (11). Since the hinged lid (23) is supported on the side wall (13), the hinged lid (23) can be formed in a large shape. The container body (11) is provided with a catching projection (33) for catching a locking projection (32) formed on the hinged lid (23).

Scharnierdeckeldose mit Einschnappschlösschen.

Schachtel aus Kunststoff-Folie, Verfahren zu deren Herstellung und Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens

Umwandelbares, als Schaupackung oder Etui verwendbares Kästchen, insbesondere für Rasierapparate

EINSTUECKIGES KLAPPSCHARNIER FROM PLASTIC.

CONTAINER CAP.

Two-part housing for electrical installation

The housing has a base (2) which can be secured to a vertical wall surface via fixing screws and a cooperating cover (3). The base is provided with integral carrier elements receiving bearing elements (8) integral with the cover, for securing the 2 parts of the housing together. Pref. the carrier elements are provided by perpendicular struts at the bottom edge of the base and provide locating notches for the bearing elements, allowing the cover to open downwards by pivoting about a horizontal axis at its bottom edge.

Box, comprising a lower part and a cover for closing the lower part serving as a container.

Die Dose (1) umfasst einen als Behälter dienenden Unterteil (3) und einen Deckel (5). Im Deckel (5) ist mit Spiel verschiebbar eine Platte (23) eingesetzt. Die Platte (23) ist federnd an der Innenseite des Deckels (5) abgestützt. Beim Verschliessen der Dose (1) gelangt die Platte (23) in Anlage mit dem oberen Rand (13) des Unterteils (3) und dichtet das Innere des Unterteils (3) gegenüber der Umgebung ab.

Mealbox.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Meal- oder Lunchbox zum Aufbewahren, zum Transport und zum Erwärmen von Lebensmitteln, insbesondere von zum Verzehr vorbereiteten Lebensmitteln. Die Mealbox soll beim Öffnen und beim Gebrauch verhindern, dass sich der Nutzer Verletzungen, insbesondere Verbrennungen, zuziehen kann. Hierzu ist die Mealbox, welche in ihrer äusseren Erscheinung wie eine quaderförmige Schachtel, bevorzugt mit abgerundeten Ecken, gestaltet ist, mit mindestens einem beweglichen Deckel auf ihrer Oberseite, der hitzedicht verschliessbar ist, versehen, wobei der mindestens eine Deckel (3, 4, 14) so an der Mealbox gelagert und öffnenbar ist, dass er nach dem Öffnungsvorgang in einen schlitzförmigen Freiraum (27) an oder in einer Seitenwand der Mealbox versenkbar ist und hernach bis auf eine, obere, Schmalseite (21) allseits umschlossen ist. Zur Öffnung und Schliessung des Deckels (3, 4, 14) muss dieser nicht berührt werden.

Lunch box.

Die Lunchbox gleicht ihrer äusseren Erscheinung nach einer quaderförmigen Schuhschachtel. Sie weist mindestens einen Deckel (3, 4) auf ihrer Oberseite auf, mit welchem sie hitzedicht verschliessbar ist. Vorteilhaft ist der Deckel als Klappdeckel mit zwei Deckelflügeln ausgeführt, die je an den oberen Rändern der Seitenwände angeschlagen sind. Als Besonderheit sind die Deckelflügel öffnenbar, indem Drucktasten, Zuggriffe, Schiebergriffe oder Drehgriffe auf gegenüberliegenden Seiten der Lunchbox gleichzeitig betätigbar sind, wodurch ein Mechanismus betätigbar ist oder auslösbar ist, mittels dessen der Deckel (3, 4) öffnenbar ist. Die Deckelflügel sind so an der Lunchbox gelagert und geführt, dass sie nach dem Öffnungsvorgang in eine schlitzförmige Ausnehmung (20) in einer der Seitenwände versenkbar sind und hernach bis auf die obere Schmalseite allseits umschlossen sind.

Plastic injection molding is produced by egg box.

Es wird eine kunststoffspritzgusstechnisch hergestellte Eierverpackung (0) mit einem Unterteil (1), welcher in einem Innenraum (I) eine Mehrzahl von Eieraufnahmen (10) aufweist und einem über einen Scharnierstreifen (3) angeformten Deckel (2) mit einer mindestens teilweise plan ausgeführten Deckelwand, wobei eine lösbare Geschlossenstellung des Deckels (2) auf dem Unterteil (1) durch Eingriff von Deckelbefestigungsmitteln (24) in Unterteilbefestigungsmittel (12) und eines Unterteilrandes (11) in einen Deckelrand (25) erreichbar ist, vorgestellt, dessen Deckel (2) reproduzierbar einfach auf den Unterteil (1) klappbar ausgestaltet sein soll. Dies wird dadurch erreicht, dass an einer Deckelinnenfläche (21), der mindestens teilweise plan ausgeführten Deckelwand, mindestens ein Einrastmittel (22) in Richtung einer Deckelebene (D) wegragend angeformt ist und mindestens ein offener Hohlzapfen (102) zwischen benachbarten Eieraufnahmen (10) am Unterteil (1), von den Eieraufnahmen (10) und einer ...

Behälterverschluss mit einem Haltering zum Befestigen des Verschlusses an einem Behälter und einem mit dem Haltering verbundenen verschwenkbaren Deckel.

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Behälterverschluss (11) aus Kunststoff aufweisend einen Haltering (13) zum Befestigen des Verschlusses (11) an einem Behälter (29) mit einem oberen und unteren Rand (35,36), einen mit dem Haltering (13) verbundenen Deckel (15), ein Gelenk (17a,17b), welches den Deckel (15) mit dem Haltering (13) verbindet und um welches der Deckel (15) relativ zu dem Haltering (13) aus einer Verschlussposition in eine erste Offenposition und vice versa verschwenkbar ist und ein Dichtelement (25), welches an der Innenseite des Deckels (15) ausgebildet ist und in der Verschlussposition eine Ausgiessöffnung (27) des Behälters (29) abdichten kann. Ferner weist der Behälterverschluss (11) einen ersten Fortsatz (21), welcher an dem Haltering (13) ausgebildet ist, und einen zweiten Fortsatz (23), welcher an dem Deckel (15) ausgebildet ist, auf. Der erste und der zweite Fortsatz (21,23) greifen in der ersten Offenposition ineinander, wodurch der Deckel (15) in der ersten Offenposition ...

Ladebehälter zum Laden und Aufbewahren von Hörgeräten.

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Ladebehälter zum Laden und Aufbewahren von Hörgeräten, wobei der Ladebehälter einen Basiskörper (2) und einen Deckel (3) aufweist, mit dem der Basiskörper (2) verschliessbar ist, wobei der Deckel (3) mittels eines Scharniers schwenkbar am Basiskörper (2) angebracht und zwischen einer offenen Position und einer geschlossenen Position schwenkbar ist, wobei das Scharnier so am Basiskörper (2) und am Deckel (3) angebracht ist, dass es im Inneren des Ladebehälters befindlich und von aussen nicht sichtbar ist.

CONTAINER FOR THE AEROSOL-FORMING DEVICE

PACKAGING SEALING SYSTEM AND A PACKAGING ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SUCH A SEALING SYSTEM

Intelligent storage apparatus

One-piece packaging comprising a container and a closure

Tilting container for products in bulk

BOITIER ETANCHE FERME PAR UN COUVERCLE MOBILE

BOITIER REALISE UNIQUEMENT PAR ASSEMBLAGE SIMPLE D'ELEMENTS PROFILES SANS FAIRE APPEL A AUCUNE OPERATION D'USINAGE. L'ETANCHEITE EST ASSUREE SUR UNE SURFACE PARFAITEMENT LISSE ET SUR UNE ZONE INDEPENDANTE DES SYSTEMES DE CHARNIERE ET DE FERMETURE, L'UTILISATION POUR CES DERNIERS SYSTEMES, DE DISPOSITIFS CONTINUS CONTRIBUANT A GARANTIR UNE ETANCHEITE ELEVEE. LE BOITIER EST CONCU POUR PERMETTRE UN LARGE ANGLE D'OUVERTURE DU COUVERCLE.

Document storing and transporting case, has body defining inner volume receiving documents, cover moving between closed and volume accessing positions, and intercalated partition with handle and dividing volume into two compartments

Sealed box with hinged lid - has inner sealing strip in groove compressed by lid which is retained by latch

POT OF CONDITIONING

A device, and container comprising it, for distributing oblong objects of polygonal, circular or elliptical section one at a time for use in, e.g. medicine and dentistry

L'invention concerne : - un dispositif de distribution unité par unité d'objets de forme oblongues, de section en particulier sensiblement polygonale, circulaire ou elliptique ; - et un conteneur desdits objets sur lequel est monté le dispositif de distribution. Le dispositif de distribution comporte au moins deux ouvertures de formes allongées (2, 2') sécantes entre elles et des surfaces de guidage (6, 6') des objets à distribuer, disposées de part et d'autre de l'entrée de l'ouverture allongée permettant la distribution desdits objets. Les objets de forme oblongue peuvent être des lamelles, des bandelettes rigides, des pansements ou autres, destinées à faire des tests médicaux ou des protections de petites blessures.

PORTABLE BEVERAGE CONTAINER

Air cushion powder case

Cosmetic container

COSMETIC CONTAINER CAPABLE OF MIXING AND USING COSMETIC MATERIALS

The present invention relates to a cosmetic container capable of mixing and using cosmetic materials. More specifically, the cosmetic container capable of mixing and using cosmetic materials comprises: a container body formed with an inner wall and an outer wall and accommodating an immersion member; a net member coupled to an upper end of the inner wall of the container body and having a discharge net; and a container cap coupled to one side of the outer wall of the container body, wherein the container cap consists of a cap body and a sheet cover coupled to the cap body. A plurality of cosmetic material sheets are stacked and stored on the inside of the container cap, and the sheet cover has a structure in which a drawing groove is formed to draw the cosmetic material sheets. A user takes out the cosmetic material sheets, opens the container cap and the net member, places the cosmetic material sheets on an upper end of the immersion member to cover the net member, and pressurizes the ...

TOOL BOX

The present invention relates to a tool box, storing various tools and various components and easily moved. The present invention applies a protrusion structure to a portion where a case and a cover come in contact with each other to couple the case and the cover in order to be firmly coupled. Moreover, a transparent window is formed in the cover to easily recognize an owner of the tool box and types of the stored tools. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 ...

WET TISSUE SUPPLY APPARATUS

Disclosed is a new wet tissue supply apparatus which is installed on a wall surface of a kitchen in a home, or a kitchen or a restroom in a restaurant to be used to wipe a toilet seat of a toilet bowl or to wipe hands, dishes or the like in a state in which a wet tissue is easily withdrawn and cut by a required amount, thereby greatly improving hygiene and convenience of use. The wet tissue supply apparatus comprises: a storage box installed on a wall surface by a double-sided adhesive tape or a separate fastening means, having one side portion opened, and including a tissue withdrawal hole oriented in a transverse direction in a lower portion of a front part and a transparent window on a surface corresponding to an upper portion of the tissue withdrawal hole; a door opened and closed by an action of pushing or pulling a handle coupled to the outside in a state of being hinged to a rear end of the open side portion of the storage box; a wet tissue filled in the storage box while being folded ...

Lid part for a container

A lid part for a container, the lid part is substantially made from a thermoplastic material and includes a connection portion for connection to a rim of a container part and a lid which is pivotably connected to the connection portion. The connection portion includes an access opening and a circumferential first flange surrounding the access opening, the lid including a circumferential lid flange extending towards the connection portion, perimeters of the lid flange and of first flange mutually adapted to allow the lid to close in a sealing manner on the first flange of the connection portion, and an area of the access opening is at least about 50 cm 2 .

Thermoformed package with tamper evident seal

A thermoformed clamshell package with a pair of closing flanges and a double-sided adhesive for joining the closing flanges to seal the package. The package includes a carrier flange that carries the double-sided adhesive prior to sealing and a sealing flange that is brought into contact with the double-sided adhesive to seal the package. The package may include a frangible portion in the flange region for gaining access to the contents of the package after it has been sealed without breaking the adhesive seal created by the double-sided adhesive. The carrier flange may include a channel for seating the double-sided adhesive and for denesting adjacent packages when nested together for shipping and/or storage. The package may include one or more display strips disposed in the flange region. The present invention also provides a method for packaging articles in a package with a tamper-evident seal, and a method for manufacturing a package with a tamper-evident seal.

Контейнер, состоящий из емкости с фланцем, скрепленным в угловых сопрягаемых частях, и пристыкованной крышкой

Полезная модель относится к области изготовления упаковки для преимущественно пищевых продуктов и продуктов, содержащих или выделяемых жиры и влагу.Технический результат заключается в существенном усовершенствовании известного уровня техники применения упаковки из целлюлозно-бумажного материала с отдельно стыкуемой крышкой и достигается за счет изначального формирования верхнего фланца емкости и скрепления отворачиваемых наружу верхних клапанов боковых стенок между собой в угловых сопрягаемых частях фланца, фиксируя правильное положение фланца, так что фланец не имеет разрыва на протяжении всего периметра емкости, и формируется с предустановленным углом наклона от 20 до 90 градусов к горизонтальной плоскости по всему периметру сразу при производстве емкости, что кроме удобства эксплуатации, увеличения скорости как первоначального закрытия крышки, так и последующего повторного закрытия, существенно увеличивает жесткость всей конструкции, особенно в положении со снятой крышкой. Получаемые положительные технико-механические и эксплуатационные характеристики существенно влияют на экономические показатели применения при массовой эксплуатации в обороте пищевой продукции контейнера, за счет сокращения времени сборки и эксплуатации емкости и крышки, а также удобстве эксплуатации, как для производителей и распространителей пищевой продукции, так и для конечного потребителя.Также описанная емкость может дополняться внутренней перегородкой из того же материала, из которого изготавливается, для разделения объема емкости. Перегородка формируется на стадии формообразующей операции изготовления емкости. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 205 283 U1 (51) МПК B65D 5/02 (2006.01) B65D 43/10 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B65D 5/0025 (2021.02); B65D 5/685 (2021.02); B65D 43/0204 (2021.02); B65D 43/0212 (2021.02); B65D 43/0214 (2021.02); B65D 43/163 (2021.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2021107191, 18.03.2021 18. ...

Container assembly having stacking provisions

The invention relates to a container assembly comprising a container part with a circumferential wall and a bottom wall, and a lid part comprising a connection portion for connection to a rim of said circumferential wall and a lid which is pivotably connected to said connection portion, said connection portion comprising an upper wall provided with an access opening which can be sealed with said lid, and said connection portion is provided with stacking provisions which enclose said access opening and which are complementary with stacking provisions at the bottom of said container part.

Self centering hinge design for concentric sealing of an enclosure

A waterproof, clam-shell style enclosure including a first cover, a second cover that is hingedly coupled to the first cover to pivot about an axis of rotation between an open state and a closed state defining an enclosed interior region of the enclosure, a seal positioned to limit or prevent the passage of fluid into the enclosed interior region of the enclosure, and a hinge that is configured to accommodate translation of the second cover with respect to the first cover in two different, perpendicular directions upon pivoting the second cover to a closed state to achieve uniform compression of the seal along its circumference.

Utility bin

Wall mountable, portable and stackable bins, formed by a bottom wall supporting lateral walls, a back wall, and a front wall, with the back wall comprising a first tab, extending generally lengthwise along at least part of an upper edge of the back wall and projecting generally upward relative to the bottom wall, and comprising at least one aperture; and at least one of: i) pegs extending generally lengthwise along at least part of an upper edge of the back wall and projecting generally upward relative to the bottom wall; and ii) a second tab extending generally parallel and spaced apart from the surface of the back wall, and comprising at least one aperture. The first tab is adapted to be inserted inside a slot of a slot wall mounting panel for mounting the bin to the slot wall mounting panel and its at least one aperture is adapted to receive a hook for mounting the bin to a peg wall panel and a screw or a nail for mounting the bin to a flat wall. The first tab is removable, and, when it is removed, the at least one of: i) pegs and ii) second tab is available for hanging the bin to a mounting surface.

Analyte Test Strip Containers and Inserts

In some aspects of the present disclosure, analyte test strip containers, and methods of manufacturing the same, are provided. The analyte test strip containers may include an interior side of a base that varies in height. In some aspects of the present disclosure, inserts are provided. The inserts serve to provide the cavity floor with a varying height with respect to a longitudinal axis of the container. In some aspects of the present disclosure, analyte test strip container systems, and methods of making the same, are provided. The analyte test strip container systems include a container and insert that situates within the container to provide a cavity floor that varies in height.

Oral tobacco product

An oral tobacco product ( 1 ) has a mixture containing, as its main constituent, tobacco particles made from a tobacco material, a pouch ( 2 ) filled with the mixture, and product information ( 4 ) relating to the mixture and provided on an outer surface of the pouch ( 2 ). The tobacco product ( 1 ) is contained in a case ( 14 ) that can be opened and closed as needed.

Container, a relative blank, and a method of manufacturing the container

A container comprises at least a first wall ( 2 a ) and a second wall ( 2 b ) presenting respective flaps ( 6 ) of plastic, plasticized or metallized material, engaging one with another in overlapping contact to interconnect the relative walls ( 2 a, 2 b ). Each flap ( 6 ) is furnished with a strip ( 7 ) of material presenting a first face ( 7 a ) affixed to the flap ( 6 ), and a second face ( 7 b ), opposite from the first face ( 7 a ), able to retain a coating of liquid or paste adhesive; the second faces ( 7 b ) of the strips are bonded together to secure the joined flaps ( 6 ) one to another.

Cigarette package

A cigarette package includes an inner wrapping body formed by folding an inner wrapper having a film material ply sandwiched between a paper ply and a heat seal material ply into a substantially cuboidal shape, including substantially-parallel two half-cut lines extending from a top face into an upper portion of a front face of an inner boxy body each formed of a cut penetrating through the paper ply into the film material ply, a cut line formed of a cut penetrating through an outer layer constituting an overlap on the front face of the inner box body, at an upper location. A heat-sealed part is formed to surround the cut line by heat-sealing inner and outer layers, wherein an outer side of the outer layer is bonded to an inner side of a front lid, in a section above the cut line within a region surrounded by the heat-sealed part.

Container Having A Rim Or Other Feature Encapsulated By Or Formed From Injection-Molded Material

A tool for creating a container or tray having various features. The tool comprises a cavity operable to receive a blank. The cavity has at least one sidewall for forming at least one sidewall of the container. A core is operatively connected to the cavity. The core is operable to enter the cavity to least partially form the blank into the container. An injection cavity is for receiving liquid resin and directing liquid resin around at least a portion of the perimeter of the blank. The injection cavity comprises an advanced-flow section and a delayed-flow section. The advanced-flow section has a greater cross-sectional area than the delayed-flow section, and the advanced-flow section is located adjacent the at least one sidewall of the cavity.

Light weight hinged top

A light weight hinged top (top) is described to be used as a container top. This particular model provides ease of use and requires significantly less material for manufacturing. A novel way of connecting the top and the container is using a fork spring which has three fingers like structures. The two outer structures are smaller than the middle one. The fork spring due to its resiliency brings the container top back to closing position thus providing self closing and self reseal ability for the top. A guide member also helps to position the top when it opens and closes. The top can be made using metal, biodegradable materials or any flexible material. The top can be used for cans or bottles.

Food packaging with a lid and closure system for packaging

The packaging for a food product is provided with a container having an opening delimited by a frame, the frame having a radially inner side wall, and a lid. The lid can move between an open position and a closed position in which it closes off the opening. A measuring utensil with a bowl can be positioned in the plane of the frame. The inner side wall of the frame is provided with a retaining member which has a base extending from the frame towards the central axis of the container and that is extended by a tab extending upwards some distance from the inner side wall. The retaining member delimits, with the inner side wall, a slot-like housing capable with a small amount of clearance of accommodating a wall portion of the bowl.

Communication Box

A communication box includes a box body and a box lid. The box body has an accommodation space therein. The box lid includes a lid body and two engaging members. Upper and lower ends of the two engaging members are detachably connected to the box body. The two engaging members are respectively and pivotally connected two opposing sides of the lid body, so that the two engaging members are rotatable relative to the lid body. Compared the conventional communication box, the communication box of the present invention can be opened in different ways. Through one of the two engaging members, either side of the box lid can be opened. Alternatively, the box lid can be detached from the box body through disengagement of the two engaging members. The present invention can be used in different occasions and is convenient for operation, without limitation of space.

Dispenser lid and container including the same

A container including a flexible bag having an upper surface and an openable portion formed in the upper surface and a container lid disposed over the openable portion of the flexible bag. The lid includes a bottom rim member attached to the upper surface of the flexible bag, a main container lid portion pivotally attached to the bottom rim member, and a container lid biasing means. The container lid biasing means includes a biasing pin, a first biasing pin anchor disposed on the main container lid portion, the first end portion of the biasing pin being held by the first biasing pin anchor, and a second biasing pin anchor disposed on the bottom rim member, the second end portion of the biasing pin being held by the second biasing pin anchor, such that the biasing pin urges the main container lid portion towards the open position.

RESEALABLE MOISTURE TIGHT CONTAINER ASSEMBLY FOR STRIPS AND THE LIKE HAVING A LIP SNAP SEAL

A substantially moisture tight container and lid assembly for storing and packaging moisture-sensitive items comprising an assembly with a container and a lid, the lid is attached by a hinge to an upper housing portion of the container, the lid includes a lip seal member that depends downwardly from the lid, the lip seal member is configured to abut at least a portion of the interior side of the container when the lid is in the closed position resulting in a substantially moisture tight seal between the lid and the lid, and the container assembly further comprising a base portion and an upper housing portion, the upper housing portion is capable of being snap-fit into the base portion by employing a lip seal mechanism to form a substantially moisture-tight seal. 1. A substantially moisture tight container and lid assembly for storing and packaging moisture-sensitive items comprising an assembly with a container and a lid , the lid is attached by a hinge to an upper portion of the container , the container has a container base , and a sidewall depending upwardly from the container base , a top container surface extends inward from the sidewall , the top container surface is provided with an opening defined by an upwardly extending lip that permits access to the interior of the container , the lid has a lid base with an outer periphery that extends over at least a portion of the container , the lid base is provided with a skirt that depends downwardly from the outer periphery , the skirt is configured at a location on the lid base that allows the skirt to engage the sidewall of the container base , the lid includes a lip seal member that depends downwardly from the lid , the lip seal member is configured to abut at least a portion of the upwardly extending lip of the container when the lid is in the closed position resulting in a substantially moisture tight seal between the lip seal member and the upwardly extending lip of the container.2. The container and lid ...

BOX TYPE CONTAINER HOLDER FOR MEDICATION CARDS

There is shown in a pill blister pack container for holding a pill blister pack. The container having a central structure with a hollowed interior configured to hold the blister pack. A top is secured to the central structure by a hinge member and has a closure structure secured configured to maintain the top in a closed portioned. The closure structure includes corresponding first locking members formed on forward facing surfaces to cooperate in maintaining the cap in the closed position along with corresponding second locking members formed on side facing surfaces and formed on the top to further maintain the cap in the closed positioned. 1. A pill blister pack container for holding a pill blister pack , the container comprising:a central structure having an upper portion and a lower portion, a continuous walled surface extending from the lower portion to the upper portion forming a hollowed interior there between, the interior being configured to hold the blister pack;a top secured to the upper portion of the central structure by a hinge member;a bottom secured to the lower portion;a closure structure secured to the upper portion of the central structure configured to maintain the top in a closed portioned, the closure structure includes a pair of ski depending upwardly from the upper portion and being separately positioned on either side of the walled surface such that one of the pair of skirts is at a distal end with respect to the other skirt, and wherein each skirt has a forward facing surface, a rearward facing surface and a side facing surface connecting the forward and rearward facing surfaces,corresponding first locking members formed on the forward facing surfaces and formed on the top cooperating to maintain the cap in the closed position; andcorresponding second locking members formed on the side facing surfaces and formed on the top further cooperating to maintain the cap in the closed positioned,2. The Container of claim 2 , wherein the top includes ...

Sheet with multiple thickness and methods for forming same

A method of forming thermoforming sheets includes providing a molten polymer source. The method further includes providing a first and second roller, the second roller having a first and second section, the first section having a first diameter and the second section having a second diameter. The method further includes feeding molten polymer from the molten polymer source into a nip between the first and second roller. The method further includes forming the thermoforming sheets having a first and second portion, the first portion corresponding to the first and second section of the second roller respectively, the first portion have a first thickness corresponding to the first diameter and the second portion having a second thickness corresponding to the second diameter.

Beverage container closure with venting

A beverage container closure or lid adapted for closing an open end of a beverage container. The lid is couplable to the beverage container and includes a selectively openable stopper that when closed, creates a fluid-tight seal between the beverage container and the environment. The stopper may be opened by pressing a button disposed on a side of the beverage container closure. The stopper is subsequently automatically closed when the button is released. Thus, the user may open and close the beverage container closure using a single hand without the need to remove the beverage container closure from the beverage container. The beverage container closure includes an actuating lever configured to press the button when a user applies a force to the lever. By utilizing the mechanical advantage provided by the lever, a user is able to selectively open and close the stopper using a relatively low amount of force.

ONE-PIECE LID FOR CARTONS

A one-piece or monolithic body flat plastic lid for carton packages with thin walls and membrane or a web breaking under pressure, with a semicircular skirt provided with rectangular shaped entrance housing and locked to a closing and opening pivoting tab, joined to the border of a pouring orifice by means of a rupture horizontal perimeter membrane and a vertical breaking or tearing by means of pressure exerted in the vertical or transversal direction to the surface of the tab, which is locked by means of a hinge line to a transverse wall making the rectangular channel. 1. A one-piece lid for carton packages with tab adapted to be placed in the pouring opening of a carton package , comprising:a semicircular flat base divided in two circular sections and two diametrically opposed parallel straight sections, such base is locked to the container by means of an induction process;a circumferential step with a smaller diameter than that of the base;a semicircular skirt, with a smaller diameter than that of the step and working as a protection wall of a tab, with a back horizontal flat surface and defining further front compartment with rectangular shape in which such tab is located, the compartment formed by a horizontal flat surface with a pouring central orifice, two vertical side walls and one back vertical transverse wall defining the limit of the back horizontal flat surface;a tab joined to the borders of the central pouring orifice by means of an horizontal tearing line or membrane, joined to the back vertical wall by means of a vertical tearing line and a transversal line in the top border working as a hinge, the tab works as closure of the lid in which the horizontal and vertical tearing lines are fractured when pressing, having a triangular shape with a frontal rounded vertex and provided with a continuous vertical wall occluding the pouring orifice.2. The one-piece lid for carton packages according to claim 1 , further characterized in that the parallel straight ...

CONTAINER WITH CRIMPED TAMPER-EVIDENT LOCKING MEANS

A packaging container has an upper top member and a lower bottom member, and at least one cooperating locking means. Each locking means comprises an upstanding post and a cooperating opening or recess formed in extending lips of the top and bottom members. A weakened fault zone is formed in the immediate region of each post, or of each cooperating opening or recess, and circumscribes the same. The packaging container is locked in its closed position after it has been filled, by crimping the end of each post in an axial direction so as to mechanically deform the post. Any attempt to disengage a crimped post will result in failure of the respective weakened fault zone and may be construed as tampering, and thus the damaged material of the package in the region of the failed fault zone is evidence of tampering. 1. A packaging container having an upper top member and a lower bottom member , wherein the top and bottom members are adapted to fit to one another so as to lock the container in a closed condition by at least one cooperating locking means; wherein each cooperating locking means comprises an upstanding post formed in an outwardly extending lip on one of the top and bottom members , and an opening formed in an outwardly extending lip on the other of said top and bottom members;wherein each post has a base from which it is upstanding, a stem portion, and an end;wherein the shape and size of each said opening is sufficient to accommodate the stem portion of the cooperating post when placed therein so as to extend therethrough;wherein a weakened fault zone is formed in one of the immediate region of the outwardly extending lip in which each post is formed, and circumscribes the respective base thereof; or in the immediate region of the outwardly extending lip in which each opening is formed, and circumscribes the respective opening;wherein the packaging container is locked in its closed position after it has been filled, by crimping the end of each post in an axial ...

Packaging Container

A packaging container includes a base, a cover including a resilient unit and defining a deformable slot at the resilient unit, and a positioning hinge member provided at the base and rotatably received at the deformable slot to pivotally couple the cover with the base so as to enable the cover being pivotally folded between an opened position and a closed position, wherein the positioning hinge member has a non-circular cross section and is arranged in such a manner that when the positioning hinge member is rotated within the deformable slot, the resilient unit generates a resilient restoring force to assist the cover being folded between the opened and closed positions. 1. A packaging container , comprising:a base;a cover comprising a resilient unit and defining a deformable slot at said resilient unit; anda positioning hinge member provided at said base and rotatably received at said deformable slot to pivotally couple said cover with said base so as to enable said cover being pivotally folded between an opened position and a closed position, wherein said positioning hinge member has a non-circular cross section and is arranged in such a manner that when said positioning hinge member is rotated within said deformable slot, said resilient unit generates a resilient restoring force to assist said cover being folded between said opened and closed positions.2. The packaging container claim 1 , as recited in claim 1 , wherein said positioning hinge member has a preloaded corner claim 1 , a cornering point and a positioning corner that said positioning hinge member is rotated from said preloaded corner to said positioning corner through said cornering point in order to pivotally fold said cover from said closed position to said opened position.3. The packaging container claim 2 , as recited in claim 2 , wherein a threshold angle is defined between said base and said cover when said positioning hinge member is rotated at said cornering point claim 2 , wherein when a ...

Insulating Rolltainer Liner

According to one aspect, an apparatus for storing temperature-sensitive goods is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a base and at least one side connected to the base. The base has a lower portion and an upper portion extending from the tower portion. The base and at least one side define a receptacle portion for receiving Temperature-sensitive goods, and the at least one side is configured to fold to substantially enclose the receptacle portion. 1. An apparatus for storing temperature-sensitive goods , comprising:a base; and a lower portion, connected by at least one vertical seam to adjacent lower portions of adjacent sides; and', 'an upper portion extending from the lower portion,, 'a plurality of sides, each connected to the base and comprisingwherein the base and the lower portions of the plurality of sides define a receptacle portion for receiving temperature-sensitive goods,wherein the upper portions of the plurality of sides are configured to fold inwardly to substantially enclose the receptacle portion, andwherein the base and plurality of sides are cooperatively dimensioned to fit within a rolltainer.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of sides comprises sealed and insulated lining material.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a moisture regulating system to collect and separate condensation from the temperature-sensitive goods received in the receptacle portion.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the moisture regulating system comprises a separation panel disposed proximate the base claim 3 , having one or more recesses defined therein to collect and separate the condensation from the temperature-sensitive goods received in the receptacle portion.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one vertical seam comprises a plurality of fasteners configured to be selectively coupled to define a length of the at least one vertical seam.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of ...

Container for receiving moisture sensitive goods

A container for receiving moisture sensitive goods includes a container body (15) and a cap (26) shaped to establish a leak-proof seal between the container body and the cap. The container body has a base and a sidewall with an insert element present inside the container body having a bottom and an insert sidewall, wherein an outer circumferential surface of the insert sidewall is in contact with an inner circumferential surface of the sidewall of the container body. The bottom of the insert element is permeable to moisture and the insert sidewall and the sidewall of the container body are designed to attach the insert element inside the container body. In addition, the container has a desiccant chamber between the bottom of the insert element and the base of the container body for receiving desiccant material.

CONTAINER CLOSURE DEVICE AND CONTAINER HAVING SUCH A CLOSURE DEVICE

A container closure device () for a container (), in particular for a beverage can (), comprises a lid () having an upper face (), a lower face (), and an opening (). The container closure device () further comprises a closure () having a closure part () for opening and closing the opening () and an operating device () for actuating the closure part (). The closure part () is arranged on the lower face () so as to be pivotable about a first axis (A) which extends substantially parallel to the lower face (). The operating device () is arranged on the closure part () so as to be rotatable about a second axis (B) and be rotatable from a first position (S) into a second position (S). The opening () can be closed by rotating the operating device () into the first position (S) and can be opened by rotating the operating device () into the second position (S). 1. A container closure device for a container , in particular for a beverage can , comprising:a lid having an upper face, a lower face, and an opening;a closure having a closure part for opening and closing the opening and an operating device for actuating the closure part;wherein the closure part is arranged on the lower face so as to be pivotable about a first axis extending substantially parallel to the lower face;wherein the operating device is arranged on the closure part so as to be rotatable about a second axis from a first position to a second position;wherein the opening is closed when the operating device is in the first position and is open when the operating device is in the second position.2. The container closure device according to claim 1 , wherein the second axis extends substantially at right angles relative to at least one of the first axis and the closure part.3. The container closure device according to claim 1 , wherein the closure part includes a groove and that the opening is bordered by a beading that engages in the groove when the closure is closed.4. The container closure device according ...

Container with multiple covers

A storage container comprised of a container bottom, and with multiple sealable covers, configured to connect the covers to the container bottom in both open and closed arrangements, and where the covers will link to link or seal to the container, and to each other. The containers may be proportioned to stack or nest into other container bottoms, as well allow open covers to rest vertically alongside the container without significantly contacting the surface the container is resting on.

ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE CONTAINER

The present disclosure generally relates to electronic cigarettes, and more particularly, to a container for storing the electronic cigarette. In one embodiment, the container includes a cover coupled to a base through a hinge. The hinge can provide three settings: opened, closed and middle. Within the base of the container, a number of sections can be provided. One section can enclose the hinge. At a distal end from the hinge, another section can include a portion where an electronic cigarette can be held. The section can incorporate a spring loaded mount whereby the electronic cigarette can be held firmly into place or loosely removed. 1. An electronic cigarette container comprising:a cover;a base coupled to the cover;a pivoting hinge coupled to the cover and the base positioned at one end for opening and closing the electronic cigarette container; anda slot positioned at a distal end within the base to hold an electronic cigarette.2. The electronic cigarette container of claim 1 , wherein the cover and base claim 1 , when closed claim 1 , forms a tight seal.3. The electronic cigarette container of claim 1 , wherein a length of the cover and base claim 1 , when closed claim 1 , is larger than a length of the electronic cigarette.4. The electronic cigarette container of claim 1 , wherein the base comprises the slot claim 1 , a middle portion and a pivoting hinge holder.5. The electronic cigarette container of claim 4 , wherein the middle portion is configured to hold a traditional cigarette.6. The electronic cigarette container of claim 4 , wherein the middle portion is configured to hold a flame source.7. The electronic cigarette container of claim 4 , wherein the middle portion is configured to hold a traditional cigarette and flame source.8. The electronic cigarette container of claim 4 , wherein the middle portion is configured to hold at least one additional electronic cigarette.9. The electronic cigarette container of claim 1 , wherein the pivoting hinge ...

Sharps Container

A waste container () comprising a receptacle () and a closure () connectable to the receptacle (). The closure () comprises a base () and a support () extending upwardly from the base (). The support () defines a front opening () and having a rear wall (). A tray () comprising a shelf () and an inferiorly depending guard () is also provided in the support (), with the tray () being at least partially rotatable relative to the support (). The closure () further comprises a shield () comprising a main body () extending from one edge () to a free edge () and having an upper surface () and a lower surface (). The shield () is hingedly connected to the support () at or adjacent to the one edge () and is moveable between an open position in which it overlies the rear wall () of the closure () and a closed position in which it is secured to the closure () to at least substantially cover the front opening (). 1. A waste container comprising:a receptacle having a base wall, a side wall extending upwardly therefrom, said side wall defining an aperture in said receptacle; a base;', 'a support extending upwardly from said base, said support defining a front opening and having a rear wall;', 'a tray comprising a shelf and an inferiorly depending guard, wherein the tray is at least partially rotatable relative to the support; and', 'a shield comprising a main body extending from one edge to a free edge and having an upper and a lower surface, said shield hingedly connected to said support at or adjacent to said one edge and moveable between an open position in which it overlies said rear wall of the closure and a closed position in which it is secured to said closure to at least substantially cover said front opening,, 'a closure connectable to said receptacle, said closure comprisingsaid shield being hingedly connected to said support by a flexible hinge and moveable between the open and closed positions about said flexible hinge;and further wherein any relative rotatable ...

RESEALABLE MOISTURE TIGHT CONTAINER ASSEMBLY FOR STRIPS AND THE LIKE HAVING A LIP SNAP SEAL

A substantially moisture tight container and lid assembly for storing and packaging moisture-sensitive items comprising an assembly with a container and a lid, the lid is attached by a hinge to an upper housing portion of the container, the lid includes a lip seal member that depends downwardly from the lid, the lip seal member is configured to abut at least a portion of the interior side of the container when the lid is in the closed position resulting in a substantially moisture tight seal between the lid and the lid, and the container assembly further comprising a base portion and an upper housing portion, the upper housing portion is capable of being snap-fit into the base portion by employing a lip seal mechanism to form a substantially moisture-tight seal. 1. A substantially moisture tight container and lid assembly for storing and packaging moisture-sensitive items comprising an assembly with a container and a lid , the lid is attached by a hinge to an upper portion of the container , the container has a container base , and a sidewall depending upwardly from the container base , a top container surface extends inward from the sidewall , the top container surface is provided with an opening defined by an upwardly extending lip that permits access to the interior of the container , the lid has a lid base with an outer periphery that extends over at least a portion of the container , the lid base is provided with a skirt that depends downwardly from the outer periphery , the skirt is configured at a location on the lid base that allows the skirt to engage the sidewall of the container base , the lid includes a lip seal member that depends downwardly from the lid , the lip seal member is configured to abut at least a portion of the upwardly extending lip of the container when the lid is in the closed position resulting in a substantially moisture tight seal between the lip seal member and the upwardly extending lip of the container.2. The container and lid ...

Container with high moisture barrier properties and a reclosable pour spout

A paperboard substrate that can be used to provide a food packaging particle is provided having a water vapor barrier layer comprising HDPE in combination with a nucleating agent which is extruded on to a paperboard substrate. The resulting substrate has sufficiently good water vapor barrier when properties that dry foods such as cereals do not require a bag or inner liner as a separate moisture barrier.

FOOD TRAY

In one aspect, the present invention provides a foldable food tray that includes first and second panels, each having upper and lower surfaces and inner, outer, and side edges. Each panel can also include one or more hinge members and one or more locking members. The hinge member(s) can be operatively coupled to one another to permit the first and second panels to move between a closed position and an open position. The locking member(s) can be configured to releasably lock the first and second panels in the open position, thereby preventing the first and second panels from inadvertently moving from the open position. 1. A portable food tray , the food tray having a number of panels , the number of panels being two , such that the food tray has only two panels , each of the two panels being flat and rigid , each panel defining opposed upper and lower surfaces as well as inner , outer , and side edges , each panel being rigid and defining one or more recessed compartments configured to organize and transport food items , the food tray having an open position and a closed position , the food tray when in the open position being configured to stably carry a plate , bowl , silverware , and drink , wherein the tray is not part of any other object such that the tray when in the closed position has a flat configuration defined by two opposed exposed planar surfaces , defined respectively by said two lower major surfaces of the two rigid panels , that are substantially parallel to each other , the tray when in the closed position has a major dimension less than 30 inches long , when the tray is in the open position it remains flat and said two panels are generally parallel to each other and the recessed compartments of said two panels face the same general direction , and the tray when in the open position is releasably locked in that position such that when a person uses the tray to walk with a meal the tray is mechanically locked against inadvertently moving from the open ...

Living Hinge

A system ( 20; 302 ) comprising the unitarily molded single-piece combination of: a first portion ( 24; 324 ); a living hinge ( 22; 322 ); and a second portion ( 26; 326 ) coupled by the living hinge to the first portion and shiftable between a first condition and second condition via rotation about the living hinge. The living hinge comprises: a first end ( 80 ) at the first portion; and a second end ( 82 ) at the second portion, in the as-molded condition the second end is spaced upward from the first end.

CLOSURE APPARATUS SUITABLE FOR EATING UTENSILS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME

A closure apparatus that has a base having an interior surface, a lid having an interior surface, and a plurality of compartments within the apparatus. The lid is rotatably connected to the base, and a first compartment of the plurality of compartments has a wall secured to the interior surface of the lid and a wall of a second component is secured to the face such that, upon rotation of the lid, at least some of the compartments rise open from a relatively compressed state. The compartments removably straw an eating utensil which are easily displayed in and removed from their respective compartments. 1. A closure apparatus comprising:a base;a lid having an interior surface and wherein the plurality of compartment an a second wall secured to the interior surface of the base the lid is rotatably connected to the base; anda plurality of compartments within the apparatus, wherein a first of said compartments comprises a wall secured to the interior surface of the lid comprises such that, upon rotation of the lid, at least some of said compartments open from a relatively compressed state to an at least partially open state.2. The closure apparatus of further comprising an eating utensil housed in one of said compartments.3. The closure apparatus of wherein the one of said compartments housing the utensil is configured to rotate the eating utensil when the lid is opened.4. The closure apparatus of wherein the eating utensil comprises a flat handle and a food manipulating part claim 2 , and wherein said compartments are dimensioned to expose the food manipulating part of the eating utensil when the eating utensil is inserted into one of the compartments.5. The closure apparatus of wherein the eating utensil comprises a plastic eating utensil.6. The closure apparatus of wherein the closure apparatus comprises a cellulosic material.7. A method for providing eating utensils to a person claim 1 , said method comprising:placing an eating utensil in a compartment in a closure ...

Packaging Device

An improved packaging device having a lid connected to the base or tub. The packaging includes multiple locking mechanisms, such as frictional or latching mechanisms. The packaging may be securely closed even after repeated openings and may include a tamper-evident feature. The walls of the packaging may be configured to provide strength and a unique appearance. 1. A packaging device , comprising:a tub;a lid that is hingedly attached to the tub; anda tab that is hingedly attached to the tub;wherein the lid overlays and is secured to the tub and the tab overlays and is secured to the lid when the packaging device is in a closed configuration.2. The packaging device of claim 1 , wherein the tab includes a tear strip.3. The packaging device of claim 1 , wherein a hinge attaches the lid to the tub and the hinge includes an accordion-like structure.4. The packaging device of claim 1 , wherein the hinge attaches the tab to the lid and includes an accordion-like structure.5. The packaging device of claim 1 , wherein the tub includes a plurality of ridges claim 1 , chamfers claim 1 , bezels and tapers.6. The packaging device of wherein the lid includes a plurality of ridges claim 5 , chamfers claim 5 , bezels and tapers. This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/671,862, filed Jul. 16, 2012.The field of the invention relates to packaging such as packaging used for food, including packaging that provides multiple locking mechanisms, that securely maintains the packaging in a closed position, that provides a marketing function and/or that allows a potential consumer to see whether the packaging has been previously tampered with.Food and other items are oftentimes packaged in containers that may be repeatedly opened and closed until all the contents are gone. It is preferred that the packaging remain securely closed while in the closed position despite this repeated opening and closing. This may be especially so where the packaging contains ...

BEVERAGE CONTAINER

A beverage container or flask that includes a lower body portion and a selectively openable upper body portion. The upper body portion is configured to include a fastener that allows a user to selectively lock the panel in place by pivoting the upper body portion relative to the remainder of the flask. When the openable upper body portion is locked in place on the remainder of the flask, the upper body portion provides a leak proof seal such that a liquid may be contained in the flask without escaping. When the openable upper body portion is opened, access to an interior volume or compartment of the flask is provided, which facilitates simplified and more effective cleaning of the flask. 1. A beverage container , comprising:a lower body portion having one or more panels that form a lower body portion interior volume configured for receiving a liquid therein, the lower body portion comprising an upward facing perimeter portion defining a lower body portion opening configured for allowing access to the lower body portion interior volume;an upper body portion hingedly coupled to an upper portion of the lower body portion at a first hinge, the upper body portion comprising a downward facing perimeter portion defining an upper body portion opening, the upper body portion being selectively pivotable between a closed position wherein the downward facing perimeter portion of the upper body portion is adjacent to the upward facing perimeter portion of the lower body portion and covers the lower body portion opening, and an open position wherein the downward facing perimeter portion of the upper body portion is spaced apart from the upward facing perimeter portion of the lower body portion to provide access to the upper body portion interior volume and the lower body portion interior volume, the upper body portion further comprising a drinking opening having a cross-sectional area that is smaller than both the lower body portion opening and the upper body portion opening; ...

Pliable thermal container

Pliable thermal containers interchangeably serve for containing cold or hot items, and are manufactured in polyurethane or EVA foamed materials, are struck resistant, and maintain a structure that allows them to remain upright and resist certain loads. The containers solve durability issues, A foamed material is used, and comprises unicellular air bubbles that provide thermal isolation properties and at the same time, during molding, this material attaches to a plasticized textile inner coating located at a mold piston for forming an interference zone. The lid may be directly hinged to the cavity using a textile hinge submerged in the material or independent thereof, with the lid being capable of being locked with embedded fasteners. with The pliable thermal containers solve brittleness problems of current containers shaped monolithic containers, are also provided.

Impact Resistant Fishing Rod Case

A fishing rod case composed of impact resistant material which covers the central portion and tip of the shaft of the fishing rod while leaving the handle and reel exposed. The case has two sections connected by a hinge and a closing mechanism which removably joins the two sections together when the case is in a closed position. The two sections each have a rod enclosing cutout which are joined to create an opening that encloses the rod when the case is closed. The circular opening is larger than the shaft of the rod, but smaller than the guides attached to the rod. Since the guides cannot pass through the opening created by joining the two rod enclosing cutouts the case is retained in place when it comes into contact with one of the guides attached to the shaft and is prevented from sliding off the rod. 1. A fishing rod case composed of an impact resistant material , wherein the case encloses a portion of a fishing rod which has a shaft , a tip , a fishing line , and a plurality of guides , wherein the fishing rod case encloses the shaft and tip of the fishing rod , wherein the fishing rod case comprises;a first section; anda second section, wherein the first section and second section are joined together at one edge by a hinge, wherein the first and second section may be removably joined together to enclose the fishing rod via a closing mechanism, wherein the first and second section have a pair of rod enclosing cutouts which are joined to create an opening which encloses the shaft of the fishing rod, wherein the opening which encloses the shaft of the fishing rod is configured to be wider in diameter than the diameter of the shaft of a fishing rod but smaller in diameter than the guides attached to the shaft of the fishing rod, and wherein one or more of the rod enclosing cutouts has a slot configured to receive fishing line when the case is in a closed position.2. A fishing rod case as described in claim 1 , wherein the edges of the rod enclosing cutouts that ...

TRAVEL CREAM CASE

A travel cream case includes an oblong case with a latch securement. The case includes a base, a hinged lid with a latch, and a tray locked in the base. The tray includes molded compartments for holding several removable refillable containers, each in a corresponding recess. Each container includes a removable lid. The tray includes additional recesses, each for storing an applicator or utensil, such as a spatula. Hinge components extend from the lid, through cutouts in the tray into sockets in the base. The sockets limit the range of motion of the hinge components. 1. A case for storing receptacles , the case comprisinga lid including a front and a back, a pair of hinge brackets extending downwardly from the back of the lid;a tray including a front edge, a back edge, a top surface, a bottom surface, a pair of cutouts at the back edge, a pair of locking members, each locking member of the pair of locking members extending downwardly from the bottom surface of the tray adjacent to each cutout, and a plurality of receptacle compartments, each of the plurality of receptacle compartments including an open end at the top surface, each receptacle compartment being sized to receive a receptacle;a base including a front, a back, a right side, a left side and a bottom defining a base compartment; a pair of sockets at the back of the base, each hinge bracket of the pair of hinge brackets of the lid extending through a cutout of the pair of cutouts into a socket of the pair of sockets in the base, and each locking member of the pair of locking members of the tray engaging one of the sockets of the pair of sockets; andthe tray being locked to the base and being disposed between the lid and the base.2. The case according to claim 1 , each cutout of the pair of cutouts comprising a rectangular cutout.3. The case according to claim 1 , each hinge bracket of the pair of hinge brackets including a hinge pin.4. The case according to claim 1 , each hinge socket of the pair of hinge ...

CONTAINER

Embodiments relate to a container for an elongate electronic nicotine delivery system or other flavored vapor delivery system. The container has a rigid elongate body which defines a chamber including an end and an insert received in the end having first and ancillary openings that lead into the chamber. The insert includes a dividing wall to separate the first and ancillary openings in the insert so that an elongate electronic nicotine delivery system inserted into the chamber through the first opening protrudes therefrom and is supported in an upright position within the chamber by the insert. A lid is pivotally attached to the body so that it covers the first and ancillary openings in the insert in a closed position. 1. A container for an elongate electronic nicotine delivery system or other flavored vapor delivery system , the container comprising:a rigid elongate body defining a chamber including an end having an opening so that an elongate electronic nicotine delivery system or other flavored vapor delivery system inserted into the chamber through the opening is supported in an upright position within the chamber;a lid pivotally attached to the body to cover the opening in a closed position; anda switch for detecting whether the lid is in an open position or the closed position.2. The container of claim 1 , further comprising an over-center biasing mechanism configured to bias the lid toward the closed position until the lid has been pivoted into an intermediate position claim 1 , beyond which the lid is biased towards the open position.3. The container of claim 2 , wherein the over-center biasing mechanism comprises a cam member and a cooperating cam element on the lid claim 2 , the cam member being biased into contact with the cam element by a resilient member so that the lid pivots against a biasing force of the resilient member.4. The container of claim 3 , wherein the cam element of the lid comprises a first surface and a second surface disposed at an ...

ADULT HIDDEN TOBACCO OR SMOKING SYSTEM

The embodiments herein provide a system for a secretive storage of a tobacco smoking kit. The tobacco smoking kit is hidden in a toy-like structure for secretive storage, preservation, grinding, rolling and smoking of tobacco. The system comprises a hollow outer case having an upper half and a lower half. Several storage areas are provided inside the lower half for receiving and storing the items of a paper roll, tobacco, an airtight container, a tobacco grinder and cooling tray. A hinge mechanism is provided in the outer case for opening/closing the upper lower halves. A button is provided to open the outer case to access the items used for smoking of tobacco concealed in the outer case. The toy-like structure is designed in a shape of animal/character/stuffed bear. 1. A system for enabling secretive storage , preservation , grinding , rolling and smoking of tobacco , the system comprising:an outer case, wherein the outer case is a hollow case, and wherein the outer case comprises an upper half and a lower half;a plurality of storage areas provided inside the lower half for receiving and storing a plurality of items, and wherein the plurality of items comprises a paper roll, tobacco, an airtight container, a tobacco grinder, and a cooling tray;a hinge mechanism provided in the outer case for connecting the upper half and the lower half; anda button provided at an outer surface of the outer case;wherein the plurality of items used for smoking of tobacco is concealed in the outer case.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of storage areas includes a storage area for paper roll claim 1 , a storage area for tobacco grinder claim 1 , a storage area for the air tight container claim 1 , a storage area for tobacco and a storage area for cooling tray.3. The system according to claim 1 , further comprises two holes configured for receiving and storing the tobacco grinder and the air tight container.4. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the hinge ...

COOLER DEVICE WITH PLATFORM

A cooler device configured to hold and organize a plurality of tailgating equipment and supplies. The device comprises one or more foldable platforms. In a closed configuration, any platforms are configured to lie generally flat against the device. In a deployed configuration, platforms are configured to unfold into one or more table surfaces. 1. A device comprising:a container configured to insulate against heat, and 'the first edge connected to the container via a first hinge.', 'at least one foldable platform having a first edge and an opposite second edge,'}2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the platform is configured such that in a closed configuration claim 1 , the platform lies flat against the container claim 1 , and in a deployed configuration claim 1 , the platform is unfolded via the first hinge of the first edge to serve as a substantially horizontal table surface.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the second edge is configured to be connected to a foldable support via a second hinge claim 2 ,the support configured to fold and unfold via the second hinge of the second edge such that, when the device is in the deployed configuration, the support is able to extend between the second edge and a ground surface to provide support for the platform.4. The device of claim 2 , the container further comprising an interior space configured to provide storage claim 2 , the interior space configured to hold a cooking grill.5. The device of claim 4 , the interior space further configured to receive a removable tray.6. The device of claim 5 , the tray comprising organizational compartments.7. The device of claim 4 , the interior space further configured to receive a removable grill stand.8. The device of claim 1 , the container further comprising a closable lid claim 1 , the lid being configured to releasably secure cooking utensils.9. The device of claim 2 , wherein the device entirely comprises recyclable materials.10. The device of claim 2 , wherein the device ...

RECEPTACLE FOR RECEIVING AND SECURING PACKAGES AND OTHER ITEMS

A parcel receptacle includes a bottom member, an exterior wall that extends upward from the bottom member and that defines an interior space, and a top member that is coupled with the exterior wall and configured to cover an opening of the receptacle to enclose the parcel within the interior space. The parcel receptacle also includes a lock mechanism that is operably coupled with the top member and the exterior wall. The lock mechanism is lockable to prevent user access to the interior space and is unlockable to enable the top member to be opened to allow user access to the interior space. A vertical lip of the top member overlaps at least a portion of the exterior wall so that a seam between the top member and the exterior wall is covered by the vertical lip. 1. A receptacle that is positionable on a porch or other area of a home and that is configured for securing a package , the receptacle comprising:a bottom panel;four side panels that are coupled with the bottom panel and that are coupled together to form an exterior wall that extends upward from the bottom panel and that defines an interior space within which the package is positionable;a lid that is pivotably coupled with a back panel of said four side panels, the lid being configured to cover an opening at a top end of the receptacle to enclose the package within the interior space, wherein the lid is configured to be pivoted open to enable the package to be removed from the interior space; and a seam between each adjacent panel is covered and concealed by a component of the exterior wall so that the seam is not readily user accessible; and', 'a vertical lip of the lid overlaps at least three sides of the top end of the exterior wall so that a seam between the lid and the top end of the exterior wall is covered by the lip., 'a lock mechanism that is operably coupled with the lid and the exterior wall of the receptacle, the lock mechanism having a locked state in which the lid is locked and secured about the ...

Lockable beverage container closure

A beverage container closure or lid that is adapted for closing an open end of a beverage container is provided. The lid is selectively couplable to the beverage container and includes a selectively openable cover that, when closed, creates a fluid-tight seal between the beverage container and the environment. The lid is provided with a dual-locking mechanism including an actuation disk locking mechanism and a press-button locking mechanism. Each locking mechanism is operable to transition between a locking position and an unlocking position and opening the cover to permit the passage of fluid requires that both locking mechanism be in their respective unlocking positions.

THERMOFORMED CONTAINER WITH LID

A container assembly includes a thermoformed tub of relatively thin plastic material having a peripheral wall extending to an upper edge and defining a product containing space. A lower rim is connected to the upper edge of the tub, the lower rim defining an opening giving access to the product containing space and being formed of a relatively thicker plastic material. An upper rim is connectable to the lower rim and a lid is provided for selectively closing the opening. By the use of a thin walled thermoformed tub, the amount of material required for forming the body of the container is limited. Furthermore, the lower rim of relatively thicker plastic material provides the required support to the relatively thin material of the peripheral wall, allowing effective connection to the upper rim. 115-. (canceled)16. A container assembly for powdered nutritional product , comprising:a thermoformed tub of relatively thin plastic material having a peripheral wall extending to an upper edge forming an outwardly extending flange and defining a product containing space;a membrane seal for sealing the product containing space prior to use, wherein the membrane is sealed across the outwardly extending flange;a lower rim connected to the upper edge of the tub, the lower rim defining an opening giving access to the product containing space and being formed of a relatively thicker plastic material;an upper rim connectable to the lower rim; anda lid for selectively closing the opening.17. The assembly according to claim 16 , wherein the membrane comprises a weakened tear line defining an opening region claim 16 , and a pull tab.18. The assembly according to claim 16 , wherein the upper rim and the lower rim are mechanically connected together by snap-fit connectors.19. The assembly according to claim 16 , wherein the lower rim is permanently connected to the upper edge of the tub.20. The assembly according to claim 19 , wherein the lower rim is permanently connected to the upper ...

RECEPTACLE FOR RECEIVING AND SECURING PACKAGES AND OTHER ITEMS

A parcel receptacle includes a bottom member, an exterior wall that extends upward from the bottom member and that defines an interior space, and a top member that is coupled with the exterior wall and configured to cover an opening of the receptacle to enclose the parcel within the interior space. The parcel receptacle also includes a lock mechanism that is operably coupled with the top member and the exterior wall. The lock mechanism is lockable to prevent user access to the interior space and is unlockable to enable the top member to be opened to allow user access to the interior space. A vertical lip of the top member overlaps at least a portion of the exterior wall so that a seam between the top member and the exterior wall is covered by the vertical lip. 1. (canceled)2. A method of allowing access to a receptacle that is configured for securing a package or parcel , the method comprising:providing the receptacle in an unlocked state in which the receptacle is unlocked so that a lid of the receptacle is openable to enable a package to be positioned within an interior of the receptacle and secured therein, the receptacle being programmed to remain unlocked so that the lid is openable until a package or parcel delivery event occurs;sensing an opening of the lid of the receptacle based on information from one or more sensors positioned on or within the receptacle, said opening corresponding to the package or parcel delivery event;sensing a closing of the lid of the receptacle based on information from said one or more sensors, said closing of the lid corresponding to the package or parcel delivery event;determining, via information from said one or more sensors, that the lid of the receptacle is sufficiently closed so that activation of a lock mechanism of the receptacle will ensure that the receptacle transitions from the unlocked state to a locked state in which the lid of the receptacle is unable to be opened;activating the lock mechanism of the receptacle to ...

DISPENSER

A dispenser (), especially for edible pills, comprising a housing () in which a chamber is provided for accommodating a plurality of pills, wherein a pushbutton () is arranged on the housing (), said pushbutton being pre-tensioned via at least one spring () to a starting position, and an output opening () arranged in the housing () which can be closed via a closure element (), wherein the closure element () is pivotable by pressing the pushbutton () in order to release the output opening () at least in part. A pill can thus be discharged from the dispenser in a simple manner by actuating the pushbutton (). 112323142101044. A pill dispenser () , comprising a housing () in which a chamber is provided for accommodating a plurality of pills , wherein a pushbutton () is arranged on the housing () , which is pretensioned via at least one spring () to a starting position , and an output opening () arranged in the housing () which can be closed via a closure element () , characterized in that the Closure element () is pivotable by pressing the pushbutton () in order to release the output opening () at least in part.21014. A dispenser according to claim 1 , characterized in that the closure element () is mounted to be rotatable about an axis ().313310310. A dispenser according to claim 1 , characterized in that a helix-shaped curve guide () is provided between the pushbutton () and the closure element () in order to transfer a translatory movement of the pushbutton () into a rotational movement of the closure element ().4723. A dispenser according to claim 1 , characterized in that a guide element () is provided on the housing () claim 1 , by means of which the pushbutton () is movable in a torsion-proof manner in a linear direction of movement.512137. A dispenser according to claim 4 , characterized in that a rotatable drive element () with a helix-shaped curve guide () is arranged around the guide web ().6101211. A dispenser according to claim 5 , characterized in that a ...

PACKAGE AND HEAT SEALING DEVICE

Aspects of the present invention are directed to a heat sealed packaging wherein the heat seal is along a curved surface. Additional aspects of the present invention are directed to a device for heat sealing a package on a surface that is curved along the direction of force. 1. A device for heat sealing a package comprising:a support boss plate having a boss with a face with one or more cavities for receiving a package and one or more gaskets secured to the face and surrounding at least a portion of the one or more cavities, wherein the gasket and at least the portion of the face on which the one or more gaskets is secured is non-flat, anda heater plate having a heater with a face and one or more heating flanges mateable with the one or more gaskets on the support boss, wherein the one or more heating flanges are non-flat;wherein upon mating of the support boss with the heater and an application of a downward directional force and heat, a package may be sealed with a non-linear seal along the downward directional force.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the support boss plate and the heater plate further include shut height bosses for optimizing the distance between the support boss and the heater when the support boss and heater are mated.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more gaskets has a width of between about 0.05 mm and about 0.5 mm.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more gaskets has a width of between about 0.125 mm and about 0.25 mm.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more heating flanges has a width of 0.05 mm and about 0.5 mm.6. The device of claim 5 , wherein the one or more heating flanges has a width of about 0.125 mm and about 0.25 mm.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the support boss plate and the heater boss plate comprise multiple bosses and multiple heaters corresponding to the multiple bosses.8. The device of claim 7 , wherein the multiple bosses are independently adjustable about the x claim 7 , y claim 7 , and z ...

CONTAINERS WITH INSERTS

A container assembly for storing one or more arrays of flat elongate articles is provided. The assembly includes a container body having a base, a sidewall extending vertically from the base, a dispensing opening and an interior space. The container further includes a lid optionally linked to the container body by a hinge. The lid is configured to seat on the container body and cover the dispensing opening when the lid is closed. The assembly further includes an insert disposed within the interior space of the container body. The insert is adapted to hold at least one array of flat elongate articles in a generally vertical and optionally slightly slanted storage position. The insert includes a platform adapted to hold a first flat elongate article in an array higher than an adjacent second flat elongate article in the same array. 1. A moisture tight container assembly for storing one or more arrays of flat elongate articles , the assembly comprising:a container body having a base, a sidewall extending vertically from the base, a dispensing opening and an interior space;a lid linked to the container body by a hinge, the lid configured to seat on the container body and cover the dispensing opening when the lid is closed, wherein the lid and container body comprise complementary sealing surfaces which, when the lid is closed, provide a moisture tight seal; andan insert disposed within the interior space of the container body, the insert being configured to hold at least one array of flat elongate articles in a generally vertical storage position, the insert comprising a platform adapted to hold a first flat elongate article in an array higher than an adjacent second flat elongate article in the same array.2. The container assembly of claim 1 , the insert comprising at least one array of flat elongate articles held in a storage position.3. The container assembly of claim 1 , wherein the flat elongate articles are blood glucose test strips.4. The container assembly of ...

CASE INCLUDING A VESSEL AND PIVOTING COVER

A case including: a vessel, a cover mounted to be moved in rotation on the vessel via a hinge system which has a hinge axis and at least one hinge, wherein each hinge has a first portion which is fixedly joined to the vessel, a second portion) which is fixedly joined to the cover and a connector which assumes alternately an operating position in which the connector ensures the connection between the second portion and the first portion to allow for rotation of the second portion relative to the first portion about the hinge axis and, alternatively, a safety position in which the connector dissociates the second portion and the first portion. 1. A case comprising:a vessel including sidewalls and a bottom wall defining an interior volume;a cover mounted via a hinge system to an upper portion of the vessel, wherein the cover has a first operating position in which the cover covers the upper portion of the vessel and forms a top wall to the interior volume, a second operating position in which the cover leaves exposes the upper portion and the interior volume of the vessel, and a third position in which the cover is disassociated from the hinge system;the hinge system includes a first hinge and a second hinge having a common axis with the first hinge, wherein the cover pivots about the common axis while moving from the first operating position to the second operating position;the first hinge and second hinge each include a ball and a spring aligned with the common axis, wherein each ball is biased by the spring to be positioned in an interface between the cover and the vessel while the cover is in the first and second operating positions, and the ball is displaced from the interface while the cover is in the third position; anda retention device configured to bias the cover in the second operating position.2. The case of wherein interface is between a surface of the vessel and a surface of the cover claim 1 , and each of the surfaces includes a recesses configured to ...

MANWAY COVER

A manway cover assembly can be used to control access to the interior of a railroad tank car or other type of tank or structure. The manway cover assembly can have a tightening system, such as a screw tightening system and an attachment system. The attachment system can have a ledge configured to engage a flange that surrounds an opening. A cover can control access to the opening. The tightening system can secure the ledge to the flange and lock the cover over the opening. A manway cover assembly can also be used for selectively sealing an access passageway of a tank. The manway cover assembly can have an internal seal that remains sealed independent of movement between the cover and the opening within a set range of movement. 1. A manway cover assembly comprising:a frame defining an opening and comprising a flange;a cover hingedly attached to the frame and thereby configured to move between a first position spaced away from the opening and a second position covering the opening;a strongback comprising a threaded opening and a plurality of arms, each arm comprising a ledge; anda ram having a threaded body and an end having a spherical surface, the spherical surface rotatingly connected to the cover, the threaded body positioned within the threaded opening of the strongback and configured to change the relationship between the strongback and the cover as the ram rotates;wherein, the manway cover assembly is configured such that when the cover is in the second position covering the opening, each ledge of each arm is configured to move to engage the flange to move the manway cover assembly to a locked position, as rotation of the ram forces the strongback away from the cover until each ledge engages the flange.2. The manway cover assembly of claim 1 , wherein the frame further comprises a nozzle claim 1 , the flange extending from the nozzle and the cover configured to sealing engage the nozzle.3. The manway cover assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cover comprises an ...

MANWAY COVER WITH SEAL

A manway cover assembly can be used to control access to the interior of a railroad tank car or other type of tank or structure. A manway cover assembly can also be used for selectively sealing an access passageway of a tank. The manway cover assembly can have an internal seal that remains sealed independent of movement between the cover and the opening within a set range of movement. The manway cover assembly can have a tightening system and a cover to control access to the opening. 1. A manway cover assembly for selectively sealing an access passageway of a tank , the manway cover assembly comprising: a radially inner surface, a radially outer surface, and an axial axis;', 'a first end portion adapted to be joined with the tank; and', 'a second end portion axially opposite the first end portion, the second end portion comprising a radially inner edge and defining an opening;, 'a frame comprising a cover comprising a flange, the flange comprising a radially-outwardly opening groove, the groove comprising a back surface, the flange being received in the opening of the frame when the lid unit is in the closed position;', 'a sealing ring positioned in the radially-outwardly opening groove;', 'the lid unit configured such that, when the lid unit is in the closed position, the sealing ring is radially compressed between the back surface of the groove and the radially inner edge of the second end portion of the frame, thereby providing a sealing connection between the lid unit and the frame; and, 'a lid unit rotatably connected with the frame, the lid unit moveable between an open position and a closed position and covering the opening at the second end portion of the frame in the closed position, the lid unit comprisinga securing mechanism configured to secure the lid unit with the frame when the lid unit is in the closed position.2. The manway cover assembly of claim 1 , wherein the flange further comprises a radially outer beveled corner configured to aid in receiving ...

CLOSURE ASSEMBLY FOR SQUEEZE BOTTLE COMPRISING A THERMOPLASTIC VALVE

A closure assembly includes a valve for containing a substance in a squeeze bottle, a multi-layer material for providing a valve for such a closure assembly, a method for providing such a multi-layer material and a method for providing such a closure assembly. The closure assembly includes a closure cap with a cap part and a body part, a valve arranged in the body part of the closure cap, and an induction element. The induction element is arranged in the closure cap body part for induction sealing a loop shaped peripheral section of the valve to a loop shaped attachment surface of the closure cap body part. 1. A closure assembly for a squeeze bottle containing a substance , the squeeze bottle having a neck part with a dispensing opening , which closure assembly is placed or can be placed on the neck part of the squeeze bottle , the closure assembly comprising:a closure cap, which closure cap has a cap part and a body part, which body part is provided with a recess for receiving the neck part of the squeeze bottle, and wherein the body part is provided with a top wall, that forms the bottom of the recess, which top wall has an outside surface and an inside surface, and has a dispensing opening for dispensing contents from the squeeze bottle on an outside of the closure cap body part, and wherein the top wall is on its inside surface provided with a loop shaped attachment surface extending around the dispensing opening,a valve, which valve is arranged in said recess of the closure cap body part and is adjacent to the top wall such that it closes the dispensing opening, which valve is a flat flexible foil material, and which valve has a loop shaped peripheral section that overlaps the loop shaped attachment surface of the closure cap body part, and which valve has a central section located in the dispensing opening of the closure cap body part, which central section is provided with at least one through slit, thus forming a resilient, essentially flat, self-closing ...

Container Closure With Tamper Evidence

A closure () for a container body () comprises a base () with a hinged lid (). The base has a depending skirt () and a flange (). The horizontal flange () of the base is sealed to a rim of the container body by means of an induction heat sealed foil (). The side wall of the container body is stepped inwardly and the skirt is deep and thin-walled and is provided with at least one weakened region to define a fracture point. Any leverage of the skirt will at least leave a mark and is liable to tear the skirt at the fracture point. Preferably the weakened regions are reduced wall section ribs are moulded into an interior face of the skirt at vulnerable areas such as the corners and centres of the side walls to provide additional tamper evidence. 1. A package comprising a container body and a closure , the closure being a base with a lid adapted to close over the base , the base comprising a horizontal flange surrounded by a depending skirt , the base defining an opening adapted to fit over an open mouth of the container body;the container body having a side wall which terminates in a rim of an open mouth of the container body; andan induction heat sealing foil adapted to be secured to the rim of the container body and the base;characterised in that the side wall of the container body is stepped inwardly to provide a first step adjacent a terminal edge of the skirt; and in that the skirt is a non- structural thin wall having at least one weakened region to define a fracture point if the skirt is subjected to lateral movement away from the container body.2. A package as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the weakened region comprises a reduced wall section areas moulded into an interior surface of the skirt.3. A package as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the reduced wall section areas further include at least one reduced thickness rib at a corner of the skirt.4. A package as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the skirt wall is 0.8 mm or less.5. A package as claimed in ...

LOW PROFILE SCOOP

A low profile scoop for dosing of powdered infant formula has a handle portion and a bowl with an open mouth and a closed underside. The bowl has a width that is relatively smaller than both its length and its depth, allowing it to be placed on its side in areas of relatively low head space. The scoop may be used in package for powdered infant nutrition including a tub defining a product containing space and a lid having limited head space. 121-. (canceled)22. A package for powdered infant formula comprising a tub defining a product containing space and a lid , a quantity of powdered infant formula within the product containing space and a membrane seal closing the product containing space prior to use , the package further comprising a low profile scoop for dosing the powdered infant formula , the scoop being placed on its side above the seal within a headspace of the lid and having a handle portion and a bowl with an open mouth and a closed underside , wherein the bowl has a width that is relatively smaller than both its length and its depth with generally flat parallel side walls extending in the length direction and curved end walls extending in the width direction.23. The package according to having a scoop claim 22 , wherein the mouth has a width corresponding to the width of the handle portion.24. The package according to having a scoop claim 22 , wherein the depth of the bowl is greater than its length.25. The package according to having a scoop claim 22 , wherein the length of the bowl is around 50% greater than its width.26. The package according to claim 22 , wherein the scoop is stackable and has a tapered or stepped bowl that can nest together with another scoop of similar shape.27. The package according to claim 26 , wherein the bowl is tapered from the mouth to the underside with a taper angle of less than 6° in both width and length directions.28. The package according to having a scoop claim 22 , wherein an elongate opening is provided through the ...

LID CONSTRUCTION FOR BREATHING APPARATUS

A breathing assistance apparatus has a lid and latch assembly configured for one-handed operation. The apparatus also includes a hinge assembly that separates when over-rotated but that reengages upon closing of the lid onto the main body of the apparatus. 1. (canceled)2. A lid of a breathing assistance apparatus , the lid and a main body selectively enclosing a cavity configured to hold a body of liquid , the lid comprising:at least one post, at least a portion of a circumference of the at least one post being configured to be received within a recess of at least one support mounted to the main body; anda guide structure adapted to interact with a cam structure of the main body;wherein, in use, when the lid is in an open position, the lid can be separated from the main body with the application of force; andwherein, in use, to move the lid from a detached state to an attached state relative to the main body, the lid is rotated towards a closed position, which results in a guide surface of the guide structure contacting the cam structure causing sliding movement of the at least one post during the rotation of the lid to draw the lid and main body back together.3. The lid of claim 2 , further comprising a release assembly.4. The lid of claim 2 , further comprising a button member.5. The lid of claim 4 , wherein the lid further comprises a component adapted to be engaged with one or more fingertips while the button member is depressed.6. The lid of claim 5 , wherein the component adapted to be engaged with one or more fingertips is a lip.7. The lid of claim 5 , wherein the component adapted to be engaged with one or more fingertips is a ridge.8. The lid of claim 5 , wherein the component adapted to be engaged with one or more fingertips is a protrusion.9. The lid of claim 4 , wherein the button member is spring biased away from the at least one post.10. The lid of claim 2 , wherein the cam structure tapers toward a point with a sloping surface such that a thickness of ...

LOCKOUT BOX

The invention relates to a lockout box for locking in objects comprising an upwardly open container; and a cover that is pivotably movably fastened to the container via a joint between a closed position and an open position, wherein the cover is provided with a carry handle for the lockout box at its upper side; wherein a plurality of securing openings are provided in the cover and in the container for the attachment of a plurality of locking elements in order to fix the cover to the container in the closed position; and wherein a closure is provided that enables a carrying of the lockout box at the carry handle in the closed position even when locking elements are not hung in. The cover is linearly displaceably attached to the joint via an adjustment mechanism between a retracted position and an extended position. The closure comprises that, at the side disposed opposite the joint, the cover has a closure part having an engagement section that engages into a closure receiver of the container in the closed position when the cover adopts the retracted position, with the engagement being released when the cover adopts the extended position. The engagement section and the closure receiver are configured such that, in the closed position, they prevent a displacement of the cover from the retracted position into the extended position by means of a form fit when the cover is raised with respect to the container. 1. A lockout box for locking in objects , the lockout box comprisingan upwardly open container for the objects; anda cover that is pivotably movably fastened to the container at one side via a joint between a closed position and an open position about a pivot axis defined by the joint,wherein the cover is provided with a carry handle for the lockout box at its upper side;wherein a plurality of securing openings are provided in the cover and in the container for the attachment of a plurality of locking elements in order to fix the cover to the container in the ...

TAMPER EVIDENT PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER

A tamper evident container comprises a lid and a base. The lid includes a lid rim having a lid rim flange. The base includes a base rim having a base rim flange. A frangible hinge is formed between a top pinch segment peripherally projecting from the lid rim flange and a bottom pinch segment peripherally projecting from the base rim flange. The frangible hinge is configured to rupture when the container is in the initially sealed arrangement by the application of a pinching force to the top pinch segment and bottom pinch segment that results in the relative vertical movement of the segments toward each other. As compared to the prior art, the container hinges about a frangible vertex instead of hinging about a square-shaped structure. 1. A tamper evident container capable of assuming an open arrangement and an initially sealed arrangement , the container comprising:a lid and a base;the lid including a cover surface and a lid rim, the lid rim circumferentially extending about the periphery of the lid;the lid rim including a lid rim bead and a lid rim flange;the lid rim bead comprising a downwardly descending lid rim inner vertical wall, an upwardly extending lid rim outer wall, and a bead bottom segment, the bead bottom segment extending from the bottom of the lid rim inner wall and the bottom of the lid rim outer wall;the base including a base rim circumferentially extending about the periphery of the base;the base rim including a base rim bead and a base rim flange;the base rim bead including an upwardly extending inner vertical wall, a downwardly extending outer wall and a bead top segment, the bead top segment extending from the top of the upwardly extending inner vertical wall and the top of the downwardly extending outer wall;the inner wall of the base rim bead including an undercut surface configured to receive and frictionally engage the outer wall of the lid rim bead when the container is in the initially sealed arrangement;a frangible hinge, the hinge ...

TAMPER EVIDENT PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER

A tamper evident container comprises a lid and a base. The lid includes a lid rim having a lid rim flange. The base includes a base rim having a base rim flange. A frangible hinge is formed between a top pinch segment peripherally projecting from the lid rim flange and a bottom pinch segment peripherally projecting from the base rim flange. The frangible hinge is configured to rupture when the container is in the initially sealed arrangement by the application of a pinching force to the top pinch segment and bottom pinch segment that results in the relative vertical movement of the segments toward each other. As compared to the prior art, the container hinges about a frangible vertex instead of hinging about a square-shaped structure. 1. A tamper evident container capable of assuming an open arrangement and an initially sealed arrangement , the container comprising:a lid and a base;the lid including a cover surface and a lid rim, the lid rim circumferentially extending about the periphery of the lid;the base including a base rim circumferentially extending about the periphery of the base;the lid rim and the base rim being configured to frictionally engage each other when the container is in the sealed arrangement;a frangible hinge;the hinge connected to a top pinch segment peripherally projecting from the lid rim and a bottom pinch segment peripherally projecting from the base rim such that when the container is in the initially sealed arrangement the top pinch segment and the bottom pinch have a vertical separation distance between them that extends between a first point on the top pinch segment and a second point on the bottom pinch segment; andthe frangible hinge configured to rupture when the vertical separation distance is reduced.2. The container of wherein the top pinch segment includes a top pinch bead.3. The container of wherein the bottom pinch segment includes a bottom pinch bead.4. The container of wherein the top pinch bead comprises a first top pinch ...

Container

The invention pertains to a container () with at least a box-shaped lower part () and a lid part () both connected by a pivoting means () such that the lid part is pivotable between a closed position () and an open position (). The pivoting means () comprises a first bolt () assigned to the lid part () and a second bolt () assigned to the lower part (), which bolts are pivotally connected to each other, wherein the second bolt () is slidably supported in longitudinal direction in the lower part () between an inserted position and an extracted position, and where in particular the second bolt () is slidable in longitudinal direction in a receiving sleeve () between said inserted and extracted positions, which receiving sleeve () is supported in the lower part () to be releasable from the side of the lid part (). 1126354376828289926. A container () with at least a box-shaped lower part () and a lid part () connected to the lower part by a pivoting means () to be pivotable between a closed position () and an open position () , which pivoting means () comprises a first bolt () assigned to the lid part () and a second bolt () assigned to the lower part () , which bolts are pivotally connected to each other , wherein the second bolt () is slidably supported in a longitudinal direction in the lower part () between an inserted position and an extracted position , characterized in that the second bolt () is slidably supported in the longitudinal direction in a receiving sleeve () between said inserted position and said extracted position , wherein the receiving sleeve () is supported in the lower part () to be releasable from the side of the lid part ().21011269. The container according to claim 1 , characterized in that a vertical boring () is formed in a wall () of the lower part () which is at least open in direction to the lid part () claim 1 , in which boring the receiving sleeve () can be arranged.39121013. The container according to claim 1 , the receiving sleeve () ...

TAMPER EVIDENT PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER

A tamper evident container comprises a lid and a base. The lid includes a lid rim having a lid rim flange. The base includes a base rim having a base rim flange. A frangible hinge is formed between a top pinch segment peripherally projecting from the lid rim flange and a bottom pinch segment peripherally projecting from the base rim flange. The frangible hinge is configured to rupture when the container is in the initially sealed arrangement by the application of a pinching force to the top pinch segment and bottom pinch segment that results in the relative vertical movement of the segments toward each other. As compared to the prior art, the container hinges about a frangible vertex instead of hinging about a square-shaped structure. 1. A tamper evident container capable of assuming an open arrangement and an initially sealed arrangement , the container comprising:a lid and a base;the lid including a lid rim circumferentially extending about the periphery of the lid and the base including a base rim circumferentially extending about the periphery of the base, the lid rim and the base rim being configured to frictionally engage each other when the container is in the sealed arrangement;a frangible hinge, the hinge being a vertex formed by the convergence of a top pinch segment connecting to a lid rim flange extending from the lid rim and a bottom pinch segment connecting to a base rim flange extending from the base rim;the top pinch segment peripherally projecting from the lid rim and the bottom pinch segment peripherally projecting from the base rim such that when the container is in the initially sealed arrangement; the vertex is vertically situated at a position interposed between the height of the lid rim flange and the height of the base rim flange; and the top pinch segment and the bottom pinch segment have a vertical separation distance between them that extends between a first point on the top pinch segment and a second point on the bottom pinch segment; ...

FOOD CONTAINER WITH VENTS ON HANDLES

A food container with vents on handles includes a box and a cover. The box includes a box wall and a receiving room. Two opposite sides of the box wall are provided with a pair of handle portions. Each handle portion is extended with a bent section from the box wall toward a direction which is bent away from the receiving room. An upper portion of each bent section is formed with a venting space communicating with the receiving room. The cover is removably fastened to the box to cloak the receiving room and includes a cover plate, a pair of handle lids and sliding seals. The handle lids can be fixed to the handle portions to cover the venting space. Each handle lid is provided with vents. The sliding seals are separately disposed in the handle lids to be capable of selectively cloaking the vents. 1. A food container with vents on handles , comprising:a box, comprising a box wall and a receiving room encompassed by the box wall, two opposite sides of the box wall being provided with a pair of handle portions, each handle portion being extended with a bent section from the box wall toward a direction which is bent away from the receiving room, and an upper portion of each bent section being formed with a venting space communicating with the receiving room; anda cover, removably fastened to the box to cover the receiving room, comprising a cover plate, a pair of handle lids at two opposite sides of the cover plate and a pair of sliding seals, the pair of handle lids corresponding to the pair of handle portions in position, each handle lid being capable of being fixed to one of the handle portions to cover the venting space, each handle lid being provided with vents corresponding to the venting space, and the pair of sliding seals being separately disposed in the pair of handle lids to be capable of selectively cloaking the vents.2. The food container of claim 1 , further comprising a loading plate placed in the receiving room and a partition plate movably fastened to ...

LID FOR A CONTAINER

A lid may be sized and configured to be attached to a container, and the lid may include an activator, a fluid-flow member, and a connecting member. The activator, the fluid-flow member and the connecting member may be pivotally connected. The activator, the fluid-flow member, and the connecting member may be movable between open and closed positions. When the activator, the fluid-flow member, and the connecting member are in the closed position, fluid may be prevented from exiting the container. When the activator, the fluid-flow member, and the connecting member are in the open position, fluid may exit the container through a fluid passageway. 1. A lid sized and configured to be attached to a container , the container sized and configured to be filled with one or more fluids , the lid comprising:a body;an activator pivotally coupled to the body of the lid;a fluid-flow member pivotally coupled to the body of the lid; anda connecting member pivotally coupled to the fluid-flow member and the activator;wherein the activator, the connecting member, and the fluid-flow member are interconnected such that movement of the activator moves the connecting member and the fluid-flow member;wherein the activator, the connecting member, and the fluid-flow member are each movable between a first position and a second position;wherein when the activator, the connecting member, and the fluid-flow member are in the first position, fluid is prevented from exiting the container through the fluid-flow member; andwherein when the activator, the connecting member, and the fluid-flow member are in the second position, the fluid may exit the container through the fluid-flow member.2. The lid as in claim 1 , further comprising a fluid pathway claim 1 , the fluid pathway at least partially disposed in the fluid-flow member claim 1 , the fluid pathway forming at least a portion of a fluid passageway that allows fluid to flow from the container when the activator claim 1 , the connecting member ...

LIDDED CONTAINER

In a container having a lid member coupled to a container body by a hinge, the lid member includes a top surface, an inner ring formed on the top surface, and a projected part is formed on the top surface concentrically with the inner ring and which has an outer peripheral surface provided with an outer peripheral surface projection along the circumferential direction. The container body has a sidewall with a first inner peripheral surface having an inner peripheral surface projection formed along the circumferential direction, and a second inner peripheral surface having an inner diameter different from that of the first inner peripheral surface. When the lid member is closed, the inner ring seals the container body by being fitted to the second inner peripheral surface. The outer peripheral surface projection contacts and slides over the inner peripheral surface projection to lock the lid member the container body. 1. A container comprising a cylindrical container body , and a lid member coupled to the container body by a hinge so as to be openable/closable relative to an opening portion of the container body:wherein the lid member includesa top surface;an inner ring formed on the top surface; anda projected part which is formed on the top surface concentrically with the inner ring, and which has an outer peripheral surface provided with an outer peripheral surface projection along a circumferential direction;wherein the container body has a sidewall provided with;a first inner peripheral surface having an inner peripheral surface projection formed along the circumferential direction; anda second inner peripheral surface having an inner diameter different from that of the first inner peripheral surface;wherein when the lid member is in a closed state, the inner ring seals the container body by being fitted to the second inner peripheral surface of the container body; and,wherein when closing the lid member, the outer peripheral surface projection of the projected ...

CONFIGURABLE CONTAINER

A container includes a cup having a sidewall that expands to an upper end that defines an upper opening of the cup. A lid is attached to the cup by a hinge. The lid has a sidewall that reduces to an upper end. An upper opening of the lid is smaller than the upper opening of the cup. The container has a narrow-mouth configuration in which the lid covers the upper opening of the lid and the upper opening of the lid defines the sole entry and exit point for contents to and from the container. The container has a wide-mouth configuration in which the upper opening of the cup is uncovered. The lid is moved about the hinge to achieve the narrow-mouth and wide-mouth configurations. 1. A container comprising:a cup having at least one sidewall that expands from a lower end thereof to an upper end thereof, and a lower base sealed to the sidewall proximal the lower end, the upper end of the sidewall defining an upper opening of the cup;a lid attached to the cup, the lid having at least one sidewall that reduces from a lower end thereof to an upper end thereof, the lower end of the sidewall of the lid defining a lower opening of the lid and the upper end of the sidewall of the lid defining an upper opening of the lid, the upper opening of the lid being smaller than the upper opening of the cup, anda hinge attaching the lid to the cup such that the lid is movable relative to the cup from a first position in which the lid covers the upper opening of the cup and at least one second position in which the upper opening of the cup is uncovered,wherein, in the first position of the lid, the container has a narrow-mouth configuration in which the lid covers the upper opening of the lid and the upper opening of the lid defines the sole entry and exit point for contents to and from the container, andwherein, in the second position of the lid, the container has a wide-mouth configuration in which the upper opening of the cup is uncovered.2. The container according to claim 1 , wherein in ...

Container Assembly

A container comprises: a tub ( 22 ) having a bottom ( 50 ) and four sides ( 56, 58, 60, 62 ), adjacent said sides joined at junctions; and a closure ( 24 ). The closure comprises: a lid ( 28 ); a living hinge member ( 26 ) unitarily formed with the lid and coupling the lid to the tub so as to allow the lid to shift between a closed condition and an open condition, the living hinge having an insertion portion ( 222 ) received in a pocket ( 82 ) of the tub.

AIRTIGHT THERMAL INSULATION PACKAGE WITH PHYSICAL SUCKER STRUCTURE AT THE CONVEX EDGE OF THE OPENING THEREOF

The invention discloses an airtight thermal insulation package with physical sucker structure at the convex edge of the opening thereof, comprising a package body and a side flip cover connected with it; the body upper adopts convex-edge structure, the body and cover comprise thermal insulation inner and connecting outer layers; the structure upper has sucker rubber ribbon connected with cover; the body has a placing tray guided by the guide block; between the block and tray is an elastic piece providing stretching force for block; the connecting end of body and cover is a snap groove, the cover has a snap block fitting the groove; the outer side of body and cover is a connecting piece for closing them; the tray upper has a concave groove, hinged with two handles. It has following advantages: good sealing, long service life, no food sprinkling, and good thermal insulation effect. 11211121112321141545545455554126276128125515251. An airtight thermal insulation package with physical sucker structure at the convex edge of the opening thereof , comprising a package body () and a side flip cover () connected with the package body () , wherein the periphery of the upper end of the package body () is a convex-edge structure , and the package body () and the side flip cover () both comprise a thermal insulation inner layer () and a connecting outer layer (); the upper end of the convex-edge structure is provided with a sucker rubber ribbon () enabling an adsorption connection with the side flip cover (); the middle portion of the opposite surface of the thermal insulation inner layer () is provided with a guide groove (); the inside of the package body () is provided with a placing tray () for lifting up and down along the guide groove () , and the placing tray () is provided with a guide block () mating with the guide groove; between the guide block () and the placing tray () is provided with an elastic piece () providing a stretching force for the guide block (); the ...

On-the-Go Cuff-First Glove Dispenser Soft Pack

A glove dispensing assembly includes a stack of interfolded gloves. In particular, the gloves are folded in an S-like arrangement having at least two folds per glove. The glove dispensing assembly additionally may include a soft, collapsible dispenser made of an elastomeric material to contain the stack of gloves. A method of assembling the glove dispensing assembly with the dispenser containing the stack of interfolded gloves is also provided.

DOUBLE-WALLED CONTAINER

Provided is a double-walled container (), which includes an outer layer body () and an inner layer body (). A single adhesive strip () is disposed between the outer layer body () and the inner layer body () in a manner such that the adhesive strip () extends along a center axis (C). The outer layer body () is provided with a single ambient air introduction hole (). The outer layer body () includes an inner surface, which is configured by a separation surface () and a pseudo-adhesive surface (). The separation surface () faces the ambient air introduction hole () and is separated from an outer surface of the inner layer body (), and the pseudo-adhesive surface () faces the separation surface () and is separably adhered to the outer surface of the inner layer body (). 1. A double-walled container comprising an outer layer body and an inner layer body , the outer layer body including a mouth with an open upper side , a trunk , and a bottom , and the inner layer body including filling space to contain a content medium , being disposed on an inner side of the outer layer body , and being configured to undergo volume reduction and deformation in conjunction with dispensing of the content medium from the filling space , whereina single adhesive strip is disposed between the outer layer body and the inner layer body in a manner such that the adhesive strip extends along a center axis of the outer layer body and couples the outer layer body and the inner layer body partially,the outer layer body is provided, in a position that is offset in a circumferential direction with respect to the adhesive strip, with a single ambient air introduction hole through which ambient air is drawn between the outer layer body and the inner layer body, andthe outer layer body includes an inner surface configured by a separation surface and a pseudo-adhesive surface, the separation surface facing the ambient air introduction hole and being separated from an outer surface of the inner layer body ...

LEAK-PROOF PRESS-FIT SEALED CONTAINER

An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a tray having a base connected to a plurality of sidewalls each of which extends away from the base and terminates at a rim, said tray defining a volume with an opening circumscribed by said rim, said rim comprising a press-fit sealing feature; a ring-shaped lid comprising a complimentary press-fit sealing feature configured to mate with said press-fit sealing feature; a product disposed in said volume wherein said product surface comprises at least one contour; and a flexible film, said flexible film spans said opening and adheres to the at least one contour of the product, and said flexible film is secured to said tray between said press-fit sealing feature of the rim and said complimentary press-fit sealing feature of the ring-shaped lid. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a tray having a base connected to a plurality of sidewalls each of which extends away from the base and terminates at a rim, said tray defining a volume with an opening circumscribed by said rim;said rim comprising a press-fit sealing feature;a ring-shaped lid comprising a complimentary press-fit sealing feature configured to mate with said press-fit sealing feature;a product disposed in said volume wherein said product surface comprises at least one contour; anda flexible film,wherein said flexible film spans said opening, andwherein said flexible film is secured to said tray between said press-fit sealing feature of the rim and said complimentary press-fit sealing feature of the ring-shaped lid.2. The apparatus of wherein the securing of said flexible film to said tray results in the tray being airtight and water tight.3. The apparatus of wherein said flexible film is secured to said tray without the addition of heat to the apparatus.4. The apparatus of wherein said product is visible through said flexible film claim 1 , said tray claim 1 , or said flexible film and said flexible tray.5. The apparatus of wherein said product protrudes from the ...

Grading Lamp for Gemstones

A grading lamp for gemstones is disclosed. In one embodiment, the grading lamp includes a base having an open top with a bottom wall bounded by upstanding front, rear, and side walls, and a lid hinged to the rear wall for swinging between open, intermediate, and closed positions relative to the base. The lid includes an interior lamp recess having natural and ultraviolet lights behind a light diffusing filter. A tray within the open top of the base holds color reference stones and a gem under examination. In the intermediate position, the grading lamp mitigates outside ambient light and provides direct light from either the natural or ultraviolet lights. 1. A grading lamp for gemstones comprising:a base having an open top with a bottom wall bounded by upstanding front, rear, and side walls, and a lid hinged to the rear wall for swinging between open, intermediate, and closed positions relative to the base, the lid having un upper surface and a lower surface with front and rear flanges;a light positioned on the lower surface, the light being a natural daylight;a tray disposed within the open top of the base, the tray including a plurality of reference stone receptacles configured to accept a respective plurality of color reference stones;an examination receptacle disposed within the tray, the examination receptacle sized to accept at least a gem under examination;the closed position configured to provide reference stone space contact between the lower surface and the tray such that the plurality of color reference stones are held in place within the respective depressed reference stone receptacles within the grading lamp;the intermediate position configured to mitigate at the examination receptacle ambient light sourced outside of the grading lamp and to block at the examination receptacle direct overhead light sourced outside of the grading lamp; andthe intermediate position configured to provide at the examination receptacle direct light from the light.2. The ...

CLOSURES AND VESSELS WITH CLOSURES

A closure can close an outlet of a vessel. The vessel outlet can comprise a tubular cavity with an interior surface. The closure can comprise a male portion comprising a distal undersized portion, a proximal oversized portion, and a taper between the undersized and oversized portion. The male portion can be inserted in the vessel outlet, undersized portion first. Interference between the inner diameter of the vessel outlet and the outer diameter of male portion can occur when the male portion is sufficiently inserted. The interference can cause the undersized portion to flare out and engage the interior surface of the tubular cavity, thereby providing a seal. 1. An apparatus comprising: a rim; and', 'a first cavity that extends from the rim and comprises an interior surface comprising an inner diameter; and, 'a vessel comprising an outlet that comprises a base portion; and', a first portion that extends circumferentially about the second cavity and has a first outer diameter that is larger than the inner diameter;', 'a second portion that extends circumferentially about the second cavity and has a second outer diameter that is no larger than the inner diameter; and', 'a third portion that extends circumferentially about the second cavity, is tapered, and is disposed between the first portion and the second portion,, 'a male portion that extends from the base portion to form a second cavity and that comprises], 'a closure comprisingwherein the first portion is disposed between the third portion and the base portion, andwherein the closure is dimensioned so that when the male portion is inserted in the first cavity with the base portion adjoining the rim, interference causes the second portion to flare out and engage the interior surface and produce a seal.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the inner diameter is larger than the second outer diameter claim 1 , andwherein the interior surface comprises a circumferentially extending projection that is disposed ...

CAM LID FOR DRINKING VESSEL

A lid assembly including a camming lever and a sealing member for selectively sealing and unsealing a drinking aperture of a lid main body. The camming lever is rotatably to selectively move the sealing member between a sealed position adjacent to and an unsealed position spaced apart from the drinking aperture. The camming lever includes a lever arm extending from two cams having a cam axle extending therebetween. The cam axle is pivotally attached to the sealing member, which is pivotally attached to the lid main body. The cams engage an upper surface of the lid main body. A stub axle extends laterally outward from each cam and engages a ledge which limiting upward movement of the cams. 1. A lid assembly for a drinking vessel , comprising:a lid main body having a lid portion with a recess defined at least in part by a drinking lip and a lid sidewall projecting upwardly from a lid upper surface that extends at least partially about and is adjacent to a drinking aperture located within the recess;a sealing member having a sealing portion sized and shaped to selectively seal the drinking aperture, the sealing member being pivotally attached to the lid main body and rotatably movable between a sealed position with the sealing portion sealing the drinking aperture and an unsealed position with the sealing portion unsealing the drinking aperture;an actuator having a manually rotatable actuation member rotatably movable between first and second rotational positions, and a cam attached to the actuation member for rotation in response to rotation of the actuation member between the first and second rotational positions, the cam being positioned to engage the lid upper surface for rotation about a center rotational axis of the cam; anda connector member extending between and connected to the sealing member and the cam, the connector member being rotatably coupled to the cam for rotation about a fixed rotational axis relative to the cam, the fixed rotational axis being ...

Container apparatus and method of using same

A container apparatus can include a container and an insert assembly. The insert assembly can include four elongate members. The four elongate members can include light emitting devices for illuminating the interior of the container and/or temperature altering elements for cooling and/or heating the interior of the container. The container can have a rectangular base and a rectangular sidewall extending upwardly from the base. The sidewall can define four corners of the container, and four elongate recesses can be formed in the sidewall proximate the four corners of the sidewall to receive the elongate light members. The recesses can be sized and shaped to conform to the elongate insert members so that the insert members can be releasably retained within the elongate recesses.

Airtight cosmetic powder box

An airtight cosmetic powder box includes an outer box having an upper lid and an outer box body. The outer box body includes a receiving space receiving an inner box unit. The inner box unit includes an upper cover and an inner box body. The inner box body includes an inner receiving space. A seal ring is received in an annular groove in a top face of the inner box body. The upper cover is pivotable relative to the inner box body between an open position and a closed position. The upper cover includes an annular rib extending from a bottom face of the upper cover. The annular rib is received in the annular groove of the inner box body. The bottom face of the upper cover and an inner peripheral face of the annular rib sealingly contact the seal ring, providing an airtight cosmetic powder box.

CONTAINER HINGE

A plastic container includes a first portion including an outwardly extending peripheral flange and a second portion including an outwardly extending peripheral flange. The first portion and the second portion define a container volume. The plastic container also includes a hinge joining the peripheral flange of the first portion and the peripheral flange of the second portion. The hinge includes a pivot line and two arcuate segments proximate to respective ends of the pivot line. The pivot line is tangent the peripheral flange of the first portion and tangent to at least a portion of each arcuate segment. The flange of the first portion can extend further than the flange of the second portion proximate each end of the pivot line to create a seamless periphery about the hinge relative to a periphery of the first portion when the container is closed. 1. A plastic container , comprising:a first portion including an outwardly extending peripheral flange;a second portion including an outwardly extending peripheral flange, the first portion and the second portion defining a container volume;a hinge joining the peripheral flange of first portion and the peripheral flange of the second portion, the hinge having a pivot line and two arcuate segments proximate to respective ends of the pivot line, the pivot line being tangent the peripheral flange of the first portion and tangent to at least a portion of each arcuate segment; andwherein the flange of the first portion extends further than the flange of the second portion proximate each end of the pivot line to create a seamless periphery about the hinge relative to a periphery of the first portion when the container is closed.2. The plastic container as recited in claim 1 , wherein the pivot line is at least one of a score line claim 1 , and a perforation line.3. The plastic container as recited in claim 1 , wherein the flange of the first portion and the flange of the second portion are configured and adapted to create a ...

FISHING LURE STORAGE CONTAINER

A lure box comprising a box bottom and box top. The box bottom and box top can substantially enclose an interior space, but leave an access opening through which at least a portion of the interior space can be accessed. A lure shelf having a plurality of notches for hooking fishing lures and/or hooks can be proximate to the access opening. The lure box can also have a plurality of posts that fishing line can be wrapped around and/or between, such that a fishing lure or hook and a connected fishing line can be pulled from the lure box through the access opening when desired. 1. A fishing lure box , comprising: a bottom interior wall defining a first compartment and a second compartment on said box bottom and having at least one opening along its length,', 'wherein the second compartment contains an elongated member having an interior and an exterior edge that extends between opposite side walls substantially parallel to the bottom panel and proximal to said opening, wherein said exterior edge has a plurality of notches;', 'wherein the first compartment contains a plurality of posts extending substantially orthogonally and upward from the bottom panel;, 'a box bottom having a substantially rectangular bottom panel and a plurality of side walls extending substantially orthogonally from said bottom panel, and at least one opening in one of said side walls;'} 'wherein said box top and box bottom are removably connected via a hinge device along one side and a latching device on the opposite side of the box.', 'a box top having a substantially rectangular top panel and a plurality of side walls extending substantially orthogonally from the edges of said top panel;'}2. The fishing lure box of claim 1 , wherein said box top further comprises indented regions having substantially the same planar cross-sectional area and geometry of the posts and substantially aligning with said posts when the box is closed.3. A fishing lure box claim 1 , comprising: a bottom interior wall ...

Container for Vertically Storing Crankbait Fishing Lure

A durable and waterproof crankbait storage container having a number of individual internal storage compartments within a main storage compartment. The walls of the individual internal storage compartments are slidably removable from the main storage compartment and each of the individual storage compartments can store a single crankbait fishing product in a vertical position. 1. A storage container for fishing lures , the storage container comprising:a. a front wall;b. a back wall opposite the first wall;c. a first side wall connecting the front wall and the back wall;d. a second side wall connecting the front wall and the back wall;e. a bottom surface connected to the first wall, the second wall, the third wall, and the fourth wall to form a main compartment;f. a lid attached to the back wall;g. a plurality of lengthwise dividers extending between the first side wall and the second side wall; andh. a plurality of widthwise dividers extending between the front wall and the back wall, wherein the plurality of lengthwise dividers and the plurality of widthwise dividers form a plurality of sub-compartments in the main compartment, wherein each of the plurality of sub-compartments is configured to receive a fishing lure.2. The storage container of claim 1 , wherein the fishing lure is a crankbait.3. The storage container of claim 1 , wherein the lid is hingedly attached to the back wall.4. The storage container of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of latches connected to the lid and configured to be secured to the front wall to secure the storage container in a closed position.5. The storage container of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of widthwise dividers are slidably removable.6. The storage container of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of lengthwise dividers are slidably removable.7. The storage container of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of sub-compartments is configured to receive a portion of the fishing lure in a vertical position.8. The storage ...

Container for Storing Spinnerbait Fishing Lure

A durable and waterproof spinnerbait storage container having storage bags secured to a rod extending across the length of an internal compartment of the storage container such that each storage bag may hold a spinnerbait lure separately from other spinnerbait lures. 1. A storage container for a fishing lure , the storage container comprising:a. a back wall and a front wall;b. a first side wall connecting the back wall and the front wall;c. a second side wall connecting the back wall and the front wall;d. a bottom surface connected to the back wall, the front wall, the first side wall, and the second side wall to form a storage compartment;e. a lid attached to the back wall;f. a rod extending from the first side wall to the second side wall; andg. a storage bag, wherein the rod extends through a hole in the storage bag.2. The storage container of claim 1 , further comprising a second storage bag.3. The storage container of claim 2 , wherein a hole in the second storage bag receives the rod.4. The storage container of claim 2 , wherein the second storage bag is configured to hold a spinnerbait.5. The storage container of claim 1 , wherein the lid is hingedly attached to the back wall.6. The storage container of claim 1 , further comprising a latch.7. The storage container of claim 1 , wherein the lid comprises a sealing ring. This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/360,177, entitled “Spinnerbait Storage Box” and filed on Jul. 8, 2016. The complete disclosure of said provisional application is hereby incorporated by reference.Not applicableRecreational fishing is an activity enjoyed by tens of millions of people each year. In fact, some reports estimate that nearly forty-six million Americans participate in fishing activities in any given year. An average fishing participant is estimated to fish approximately 19.4 outings per year, with total combined fishing outings estimated at approximately 893 million times per year. While ...

Storage Container with Removable Storage Inserts for Storing Fishing Weights and Fishing Hooks

A durable and waterproof fishing product storage container having a plurality of walls that are joined to form an internal compartment. The internal compartment is separated into smaller sub-compartments by a plurality of lengthwise and widthwise dividers. Storage inserts containing foam material used to hold and store fishing products, including weights and hooks, may be inserted into the storage compartment of the container. A lid is attached to each of the storage inserts so that the items stored in the foam material may be properly secured inside the inserts. 1. A storage container for fishing products comprising:a. a compartment comprising a front wall, a back wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, and a bottom surface;b. a lid attached to the compartment;c. a plurality of lengthwise dividers extending between the first side wall and the second side wall;d. a plurality of widthwise dividers extending between the front wall and the back wall; ande. a plurality of storage inserts configured to receive a fishing weight or a fishing hook.2. The storage container of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of storage inserts comprises a slidable lid.3. The storage container of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of widthwise dividers are slidably removable from the compartment.4. The storage container of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of lengthwise dividers are slidably removable from the compartment.5. The storage container of claim 1 , wherein the storage insert comprises:a. a housing;b. a foam piece positioned in the housing; andc. a plurality of openings in the foam.6. The storage insert of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of openings comprises holes.7. The storage insert of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of openings comprises slits.8. The storage container of claim 1 , wherein each of said plurality of lengthwise dividers comprises a notch.9. The storage container of claim 1 , wherein each of said plurality of widthwise dividers comprises a groove. This ...

MODULAR SCREW CADDY SYSTEM WITH DESCRIPTIVE LABELS

A containment case assembly, including a tray and closing lid, comprises an upper frame that is configured to support from one to a plurality of removable screw decks is described. The screw decks have a column of first openings into which removable silicon plugs or inserts are positioned. The removable inserts include indicia or labels that indicate to a user the size of a surgical screw that is positioned in a row of second openings that are aligned in the screw deck immediately adjacent to one of the first openings. The upper frame of the containment case also has an inlet provided with a series of adjacent indicia or labels that are spaced at regular millimeter intervals for use in verifying the length of a surgical screw. The upper frame is further provided with a series of regularly spaced openings that have progressively larger sizes. These openings enable a user to verify the diameter of a surgical screw. 1. A system for holding and organizing at least two screws , the system comprising: i) a substantially planar upper deck plate extending along a longitudinal axis to spaced-apart right and left upper plate sides meeting opposed first and second upper plate ends, wherein the upper deck plate has a plurality of spaced apart first openings and a plurality of spaced apart second openings;', 'ii) a lower deck plate comprising spaced-apart right and left lower plate sides meeting opposed first and second lower plate ends, the lower deck plate comprising a substantially planar central lower plate portion meeting upwardly extending webs joined to first and second planar lower plate lips to thereby provide an elongated U-shape in cross-section extending along the longitudinal axis, wherein the first and second lower plate lips are secured to the upper deck plate ends so that the central lower plate portion is spaced from the upper deck plate, and wherein the lower deck plate has a plurality of spaced apart third openings, the second openings in the upper deck plate ...

Case

A tool case includes a body having a base and a pivotal lid, forming a storage space therein. A pair of panels is located in the storage space when the lid is closed. The first panel and the second panel are pivotally connected to each other at a common hinged edge, the pair of panels being movable between a stowed position in relation to the body, and an expanded position in relation to the body, such that in the expanded position at least one surface of each of the first and second panel are accessible. The first panel further comprises at least one unfixed edge and the second panel further comprises at least one fixed edge pivotally connected to the body. In the stowed position, the unfixed edge is substantially proximate to the fixed edge. In the expanded position, the unfixed edge is substantially distant from the fixed edge. 1. A case for organizing and transporting a plurality of tools , the case comprising;a body, the body comprising a base and a lid, wherein the lid is pivotally connected to the base;a storage space substantially defined by the base and lid, such that the storage space is accessible when the lid is in an open position but is not accessible when the lid is in a closed position;a pair of panels located in the storage space when the lid is in a closed position;wherein the pair of panels comprises a first panel and a second panel, the first panel and second panel being pivotally connected to each other at a common hinged edge, the pair of panels being movable between a stowed position in relation to the body, and an expanded position in relation to the body, such that in the expanded position at least one surface of the first panel and at least one surface of the second panel are accessible;wherein the first panel further comprises at least one unfixed edge, the second panel further comprises at least one fixed edge, the fixed edge being pivotally connected to the body of the case; andwherein in the stowed position, the unfixed edge of the ...

PACKING BODY

A packing body () includes a casing portion () which includes an accommodating groove () accommodating a packing object (X) and a lid portion () which is integrally formed with the casing portion () and is capable of being folded on the casing portion () to block an opening of the accommodating groove (). The casing portion () includes a first restraining portion () which is provided in the accommodating groove () and restrains the packing object (X) in directions other than the opening direction of the accommodating groove () and a protruding bank portion () which is provided in the entire periphery of the opening of the accommodating groove (). The lid portion () includes a second restraining portion () which restrains the packing object (X) in the opening direction of the accommodating groove () when the lid portion is folded on the casing portion () and an engagement concave portion () which engages with the entire periphery of the opening of the accommodating groove () and the protruding bank portion () when the lid portion is folded on the casing portion (). 1. A packing body comprising:a casing portion which includes an accommodating groove accommodating a packing object; anda lid portion which is integrally formed with the casing portion and is capable of being folded on the casing portion to block an opening of the accommodating groove,wherein the casing portion includes a first restraining portion which is provided in the accommodating groove and restrains the packing object in directions other than the opening direction of the accommodating groove and a protruding bank portion which is provided in the entire periphery of the opening of the accommodating groove, andwherein the lid portion includes a second restraining portion which restrains the packing object in the opening direction of the accommodating groove when the lid portion is folded on the casing portion and an engagement concave portion which engages with the entire periphery of the opening of ...

CONTAINER FOR DISPOSABLE SPRAY GUN COMPONENTS

A container for disposable spray gun components is disclosed. The container comprises a container front surface, a container rear surface, and a sidewall enclosing at least a rear portion of a storage volume and forming at least a portion of the container rear surface. The at least one sidewall comprises an opening perimeter proximate a front portion of the storage volume and defining a front opening. A first decorative panel is removably positioned in the front opening to substantially enclose the front portion of the storage volume and form at least a portion of the container front surface. 1. A container for disposable spray gun components comprisinga container front surface;a container rear surface;a sidewall enclosing at least a rear portion of a storage volume and forming at least a portion of the container rear surface, the at least one sidewall comprising an opening perimeter proximate a front portion of the storage volume and defining a front opening; an ingress portion for loading disposable spray gun components into the storage volume; and', 'an egress portion for dispensing disposable spray gun components from the storage volume., 'wherein the sidewall comprises, 'a first decorative panel removably positioned in the front opening to substantially enclose the front portion of the storage volume and form at least a portion of the container front surface;'}2. The container of wherein the sidewall comprises a hanging member for hanging the container on a work surface.3. The container of wherein the hanging member is positioned on the container rear surface.4. (canceled)5. The container of any of comprising a lid portion that is openable to reveal the ingress portion.6. The container of wherein the lid portion is hingedly connected to the sidewall.7. The container of wherein the container comprises a container top portion claim 5 , wherein the lid portion is position proximate the container top portion.8. The container of wherein the first decorative panel is ...

SOFT-SIDED INSULATED CONTAINER WITH WORK SURFACE

A soft-sided insulated container assembly has a generally box-shaped form, having a main body and a lid. The lid is joined to the main body of the box by a hinge. The front face of the unit may have a mid or partial height work surface. The work surface may be movable between a collapsed or retracted position, and a raised or deployed position. The work surface may be formed in a substantially rigid molded stiffener member, and may be divided into sub-regions with raised retainers to discourage sliding of objects where not precisely level. The container assembly may include a rigid internal liner with which the lid may mate zipperlessly. The mating portion of the lid may be formed in the same rigid member as the work surface. The work surface may be located at a depressed height relative to the main container opening. 1. A soft-sided insulated container comprising:a first container portion, said first container portion having a soft-sided insulated wall structure defining an insulated chamber therewithin;said insulated chamber having an upwardly facing opening;said first container portion having a lid mounted thereto, said lid being movable to govern access to said chamber;said lid being mounted to a rearward portion said soft-sided insulated wall structure;a substantially rigid work surface mounted to a forward region of said soft-sided insulated wall structure distant from said rearward portion, said substantially rigid work surface being positioned clear of said opening;said substantially rigid work surface being movable between a first position and a second position;in said first position said substantially rigid work surface extending forwardly of said first container portion and facing predominantly upwardly to provide a support interface upon which to place objects; andin said second position said work surface being in a storage position.2. The soft-sided insulated container of wherein said container further comprises a second container portion mounted ...

PORTABLE MEDICINE FEEDER

A portable medicine feeder includes a storage box formed by a recessed body and an extension part extending outward from a front end of the recessed body. A bottom of the extension part extends outward and upward from a place adjacent to the recessed body to form a sloping slide outlet with a gradually-reduced rim. The medicine feeder further includes a lid whose cross-sectional shape is identical to that of a top end of the storage box. The lid is disposed over the storage box for covering the top end of the storage box. An annular peripheral wall is formed on a lower surface of the lid relative to an inner side edge of the top end of the storage box. The annular peripheral wall abuts against the inner side edge when the lid covers the storage box. 1. A portable medicine feeder comprising a storage box formed by a recessed body and a lid disposed over said storage box for being capable of covering a top end of said storage box , a shape of a cross-section of said lid being identical to a shape of a cross-section of said top end of said storage box , wherein a front end of said storage box has an extension part which extends outward from a front end of said recessed body and reduces gradually to form a gradually-reduced rim , an extension length of said gradually-reduced rime being arranged at least across a labial margin of a taker at a time of feeding to forma sloping slide outlet which defines an obtuse angle over 120 degrees between said gradually-reduced rim of said extension part and a bottom of said storage box.2. The portable medicine feeder as claimed in claim 1 , wherein an annular peripheral wall is formed on a lower surface of said lid relative to an inner side edge of said top end of said storage box claim 1 , said annular peripheral wall being capable of abutting against said inner side edge of said top end of said storage box when said lid covers said storage box.3. The portable medicine feeder as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a pivot shaft extends ...

LIQUID MEDICATION STORAGE ASSEMBLY

A liquid medication storage assembly for carrying a premeasured liquid medication on an airplane includes a box and a lid that is hingedly coupled to the box for closing the box. A card is provided that has a writing surface and indicia can be selectively written thereon. A large container is provided for containing a liquid medication and the large container is positionable in the box for storage. The large container has a fluid volume of less than 5.0 fluid ounces to conform to TSA regulations for taking liquid onto an airplane. A small container is provided for containing a single dosage of the liquid medication thereby facilitating the single dosage to be taken by a user. The small container has a fluid volume that is less than the fluid volume of the large container. 1. A liquid medication storage assembly being configured to contain a plurality of single doses of liquid medication , said assembly comprising:a box;a lid being hingedly coupled to said box for closing said box;a card having a writing surface having indicia being selectively written thereon, said indicia comprising information about a prescription medication, a reason for taking the prescription medication, a name of the person taking the medication and a selected calendar date, said card being positionable on said inside surface of said lid having said writing surface being exposed for reading;a large container for containing a liquid medication, said large container being positionable in said box for storage, said large container having a fluid volume of less than 5.0 fluid ounces wherein said large container is configured to conform to TSA regulations for taking liquid onto an airplane; anda small container for containing a single dosage of the liquid medication wherein said small container is configured to facilitate the single dosage to be taken by a user, said small container having a fluid volume being less than said fluid volume of said large container.2. The assembly according to claim 1 ...

APPLICATOR

An applicator includes: an applying part on a front portion thereof; a removable cap that totally covers the applying part; a sealing element that seals up a front end portion of the applying part when the cap is fitted; and an inner cap provided inside the cap. The inner cap includes an inner cap body and a hinged cap that is joined to the inner cap body and can abut the inner cap body. The hinged cap has a hollow mounting portion. An engaging portion for fixing the hinged cap is formed inside the cap. When the inner cap having the sealing element held between the inner cap body and the mounting portion is fitted into the interior of the cap, the hinged cap is engaged by the engaging portion inside the cap. 2. The applicator according to claim 1 , wherein the inner cap body and the hinged cap are joined by a bendable hinge structure.3. The applicator according to claim 2 , wherein an engagement structure is provided between the hinged cap and the inner cap body claim 2 , andwhen the hinged cap is folded at the hinge structure in a state that the sealing element is held in the inner cap body, the hinged cap and the inner cap body are engaged with each other by the engagement structure.4. The applicator according to claim 1 , wherein a sectional area of an opening of the applying part is 0.2 mmor greater.5. The applicator according to claim 1 , wherein the application liquid to be applied by the applicator contains solids content of 5% by weight or greater as a coating component. This Nonprovisional application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 (a) on Patent Application No. 2014-144236 filed in Japan on 14 Jul. 2014, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.(1) Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to a feed type applicator with an applying part covered by a cap.(2) Description of the Prior ArtConventionally, there have been applicators that have a writing tip sealed up by a sealing element arranged on a cap when the cap is ...

Container Assembly

A container assembly is disclosed. The container assembly includes a container that contains a volume. Selected portions of the container assembly may provide indication to a user of features or status of the container assembly. 1. A system to provide an indication to a user regarding a use of a filter assembly , comprising:an indicator assembly configured to provide a signal to a user;a first sensor configured to generate a first signal operable to determine a state of a filter within the system;a second sensor configured to generate a second signal regarding a state of a container assembly in a first state or a second state; determine a state of the filter based at least on the first signal,', 'determine a state of the container, and', 'generate a signal to provide the signal to the user via the indicator regarding the state of the filter during at least the second state of the container assembly., 'a processor module configured to execute instructions to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the indicator is configured to emit at least a first color of visible light and a second color of visible light.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the first color of visible light correlates to a first state of the filter and the second color of light correlates to a second state of the filter.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a light emitting member; anda light pipe extending from the light emitting member;wherein the indicator is a portion of the light pipe that extends through a selected member.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the indicator assembly further comprises:a light emitting assembly; anda light pipe member configured to direct light emitted from the light emitting assembly to a viewing area.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the light emitting assembly includes a light emitting diode.7. The system of claim 5 , wherein the light pipe member includes at least a first section and a second section;wherein the second section is positioned near a pour spout ...

METHODS OF OVERMOLDING SOFTER MATERIAL WITH HARDER MATERIAL AND MOISTURE TIGHT CONTAINER ASSEMBLIES MADE BY THE METHODS

A method of over-molding materials includes: providing a first material in a groove in a first portion of a mold such that only a single surface of the first material is exposed to a vacant portion of the mold; providing, via an injection molding process, a second material in a liquid form in the vacant portion of the mold adjacent to, and in engagement with, the first material; and allowing the second material to solidify and become directly coupled to the first material, thus forming a single component. During the method, the entire single surface of the first material is flush with a plane defined by outer surface of the first portion of the mold. The second material has one or both of a greater hardness when solidified than the first material and/or a higher melting temperature than the first material. 1. A method of over-molding materials , the method comprising:providing a first portion of a mold, the first portion of the mold having an outer surface into which a groove is defined;providing a first material in the groove such that only a single surface of the first material is exposed to a vacant portion of the mold, the entire single surface of the first material being flush with a plane defined by the outer surface of the first portion of the mold;providing, via an injection molding process, a second material in a liquid form in the vacant portion of the mold adjacent to, and in engagement with, the first material; andallowing the second material to solidify and become directly coupled to the first material thus forming a single component,wherein the second material has one or both of: a greater hardness when solidified than the first material and/or a higher melting temperature than the first material.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing a first material in a groove comprises providing the first material in the groove via another injection molding process.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second material is provided via the injection molding ...

CLAMSHELL CONTAINER MOVEMENT CONTROL STABILIZERS

In an embodiment, the invention comprises a container apparatus with a lateral stability rail system. At least one rail extends within the lid portion and at least one track extends through the base portion. The rail terminates in a tooth and the track terminates in a pocket. When the container is in a hingedly closed position, the at least one rail nests within the at least one track and the at least one tooth nests within the at least one pocket. 1. A container apparatus , comprising:a base section defining a base surface and one or more sidewalls extending upwardly from the base surface to define a container portion having an upper base periphery, wherein the upper base periphery terminates at a top surface of the one or more sidewalls;a base flange projecting outward from the upper base periphery;a lid section hingedly connected to the base section, the lid section defining a lid surface and a lid periphery, wherein a contact portion of the lid periphery aligns with the top surface of the upper base periphery when the lid section is in a hingedly closed position relative to the base section; anda lid flange projecting outward from the lid periphery; [ the at least one rail has a width and a depth, and', 'the depth of the at least one rail extends perpendicular to the length of the at least one rail; and, 'at least one rail which extends a length which is at least from the contact portion of the lid periphery to the lid flange and extends beyond the lid flange to define a tooth, wherein, the at least one track has a width and a depth, and', 'the depth of the at least one track extends perpendicular to the length of the at least one track,, 'at least one track which extends a length which is at least from the top surface of the upper base periphery to the base flange and extends beyond the base flange to define a pocket, wherein, the at least one rail nests within the at least one track; and', 'the tooth nests within the pocket., 'wherein when the container is in ...

Vial with non-round seal

A moisture-tight, re-sealable container is disclosed having a lid and body. The lid and body have a non-round seal that is substantially moisture tight when the lid is seated on the body, admitting less than 1000 micrograms per day of water to a package. A reinforcement stiffens or reinforces at least a portion of the seal against inward deflection along an axis defined by the minor diameter when the lid is seated on the body. Optionally the reinforcement is at least one spline subdividing the reservoir. A method of making dispensers for objects of varying length to customize particular dispensers to dispense such objects of a particular length is also disclosed.

HINGE STRUCTURE

A hinge structure includes: a lower member which is to be attached to a container; an upper member which is to be attached to a lid; a rotary shaft connecting the lower member and the upper member to each other; and a link mechanism connecting the lower member and the upper member to each other at a position different from the position of the rotary shaft. The link mechanism includes a plurality of links pivotably connected to each other, and a spring mechanism of a torsion coil type configured to give spring force to the upper member in a direction in which the lid is opened. 1. A hinge structure , comprising:a lower member which is to be attached to a container having an opening at an upper end of the container;an upper member which is to be attached to a lid for closing the opening of the container;a rotary shaft pivotably connecting the lower member and the upper member to each other; anda link mechanism connecting the lower member and the upper member to each other at a position different from a position of the rotary shaft, wherein a plurality of links pivotably connected to each other; and', 'a spring mechanism of a torsion coil spring type configured to give the upper member spring force in a direction in which the lid is pulled up and opened,, 'the link mechanism includes'} a shaft member located at the position different from the position of the rotary shaft, and', 'a first link pivotably connected to the lower member via the shaft member,, 'the plurality of links include'} a first end protruding beyond the first link on one side, and', 'a second end protruding on a side opposite to the first end,, 'the shaft member includes'} a first torsion coil spring, and', 'a second torsion coil spring,, 'the spring mechanism includes'}the first torsion coil spring is located to surround an outer periphery of the first end,the second torsion coil spring is located to surround an outer periphery of the second end, andthe spring mechanism is configured to vary the ...

Lidded container

In a container having a lid member coupled to a container body by a hinge, the lid member has a top panel, and an inner ring formed on the top panel, the inner ring being fitted to an inner peripheral surface of a sidewall of the container body in a closed state to seal the container body. The inner ring has an outer peripheral surface on which an outer peripheral surface projection is formed along a circumferential direction, and the container body has an inner peripheral surface on which an inner peripheral surface projection is formed along the circumferential direction, in the vicinity of an end portion of the sidewall. When closing the lid member, the outer peripheral surface projection contacts and slides over the inner peripheral surface projection to cause the lid member to be locked to the container body, with the inner ring sealing the container body.

TOOLBOX

A toolbox is disclosed, comprising a case having two shells, wherein one of the two shells is formed with several strips which are crossed at right angles, and several containers put in the case and formed with several notches at a bottom edge of a body of the container to engage with the strips of the shell for positioning the container. Therefore, the containers can be put at any position in the toolbox by corresponding the strips which are crossed at right angles at the shell to the notches at the container's bottom, increasing the convenience of the positioning of the containers. Besides, when the containers are stacked with each other, the notches at the outer bottom of the body of the upper container is engaged with pegs on the lid of the lower container for positioning, thereby increasing the stability in the stacked condition. 1. A toolbox , comprising:a case including two shells pivotally connected with each other at one side to form a space inside, and one of the two shells defining a cavity over an inner bottom surface and formed with a plurality of strips extending along the inner bottom surface crossed at right angles; and a body;', 'a lid covering an opening of the body;', 'a rib formed along a bottom edge of the body; and', 'a plurality of notches formed in the rib to engage the strips at the inner bottom surface of the cavity of one of the two shells for positioning the container;', 'wherein at least one container is stackable over one other container in laterally locked engagement., 'a plurality of containers disposed in removable manner in the space formed by the two shells, each container including2. The toolbox according to claim 1 , wherein a top surface of the lid of each container is formed with an indentation claim 1 , and a plurality of pegs are formed at sidewalls of the indentation claim 1 , wherein when one of the containers is placed within the indentation in the top surface of the lid of another one of the containers claim 1 , the pegs ...

ELECTRONICS ENCLOSURE

An enclosure comprises a bottom container and first and second shelves hingedly connected to the enclosure. The first shelf is movable between a storage position in which its shelf receiving portion is positioned entirely within the bottom container and an in-use position in which its receiving portion at least partially extends beyond a first corresponding wall of the bottom container. The second shelf is movable between a storage position in which its receiving portion is positioned entirely within the bottom container and an in-use position in which its receiving portion at least partially extends beyond a second corresponding wall of the bottom container. When the first and second shelves are in their respective storage positions, the receiving portions of the first and second shelves are positioned in a stacked arrangement such that the second shelf receiving portion is higher than the first shelf receiving portion within the bottom container. 1. An enclosure comprising:a bottom container comprising a floor, a left wall, a right wall, a front wall, and a back wall, wherein the floor, the left wall, the right wall, the front wall, and the back wall define an inner volume of the bottom container;a first shelf hingedly connected to the enclosure, wherein the first shelf comprises a receiving portion for selectively receiving and supporting an object, wherein the first shelf is selectively movable between (i) a storage position in which the first shelf receiving portion is positioned entirely within the inner volume of the bottom container and (ii) an in-use position in which the first shelf receiving portion at least partially extends beyond a first corresponding wall of the bottom container; anda second shelf hingedly connected to the enclosure, wherein the second shelf comprises a receiving portion for selectively receiving and supporting an object, wherein the second shelf is selectively movable between (i) a storage position in which the second shelf receiving ...

PORTABLE CONTAINER FOR BAR SUPPLIES

A portable container to transport bar garnishes and equipment. A first section of the container folds out to become a preparation area while a plurality of removable trays are seated in a second section of a container. Trays are interchangeable and removable for filling emptying and cleaning. 1. A portable container for transporting bar ganishes and equipment , comprising:A first section and a second section removably connected along one lateral edge with hinges and along an opposite lateral edge with latches;A handle;A divider running lengthwise in said second section;A plurality of removable and interchangeable trays that selectively engage with said second section.2. The portable container of claim 1 , wherein at least one of said trays is divided into sections.3. The portable container of claim 2 , wherein at least one of said trays has a substantially rectangular base.4. The portable container of claim 3 , wherein at least one of said trays has a substantially square base.5. The portable container of claim 1 , Further comprising at least on supplementary container wherein the longitudinal profile of said supplementary container is substantially congruent to the cross-section of a second section.6. The portable container of claim 5 , wherein said longitudinal profile and cross section are substantially trapezoidal.7. The portable container of claim 6 , further comprising a connecting device. This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. Provisional Application 62/872,953 filed Jul. 11, 2019, all of which is incorporated by reference herein.The present device relates to the field food preparation containers and more specifically to portable barware.Preparing cocktails is a popular culinary art among professionals and amateurs alike. Having a well-stocked and organized bar facilitates this activity. While at home, this can remain standing and ready for use. However, when dining remotely, such as picnicking, camping, or tailgating, it can be a challenge ...

CHILD RESISTANT CLOSURE FOR BEVERAGE CONTAINERS

The present invention provides a closure for a container having a generally planar top adapted to enclose the opening of a container, a sealable opening, a closure adapted to seal the opening and hingedly movable between a first sealed position and a second opened position, a generally planar tab having a first end pivotably connected to the planar top and axially rotatable between a first position where the planar tab is aligned to generally occlude the sealable opening and a generally opposed second position, such that the planar tab is secured in the first position and the planar tab can be axially rotatable between the first position and the second position upon application of an axial rotational force to the second end of the planar tab. 2. The closure of wherein once the planar tab is moved to the second position it is further movable from a flat position to an angularly oriented opened position claim 1 , such that when the planar tab is moved to the angularly oriented opened position it outwardly pivots about a transverse axis located adjacent the first end of the planar tab and a leading edge of the first end of the planar tab is positioned to depress the closure thereby hingedly moving the closure from the first sealed position to the second opened position.3. The closure of claim 1 , further comprising at least one upwardly projecting detent claim 1 , the at least one upwardly projecting detent projecting upwardly from the upper surface of the planar top and positioned laterally adjacent to the planar tab claim 1 , wherein the second end of planar tab must be forcibly moved in a vertical direction away from the upper surface of the planar top to provide clearance for the at least one upwardly projecting detent as the planar tab is rotatably moved from the first position to the second position.4. The closure of claim 1 , further comprising at least one upwardly projecting detent claim 1 , the at least one upwardly projecting detent projecting upwardly from ...

CONTAINER APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING SAME

A container apparatus can include a container and an insert assembly. The insert assembly can include four elongate members. The four elongate members can include light emitting devices for illuminating the interior of the container and/or temperature altering elements for cooling and/or heating the interior of the container. The container can have a rectangular base and a rectangular sidewall extending upwardly from the base. The sidewall can define four corners of the container, and four elongate recesses can be formed in the sidewall proximate the four corners of the sidewall to receive the elongate light members. The recesses can be sized and shaped to conform to the elongate insert members so that the insert members can be releasably retained within the elongate recesses. 1. A container apparatus comprising an enclosure defining an interior area and a light assembly adapted for illuminating the interior area , the enclosure having an interior surface and a substantially concave recess formed in the interior surface adapted for receiving and maintaining the light assembly therein.2. The container apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the enclosure comprises a body section and a lid section connected to the body section.3. The container apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the substantially concave recess is formed in the lid section.4. The container apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the substantially concave recess is formed in the body section.5. The container apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the light assembly comprises at least one light emitting device selected from the group consisting of a light emitting diode claim 1 , an incandescent light bulb claim 1 , and an illuminated fiber optic cable.6. The container apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the enclosure comprises:(a) a body section comprising a substantially rectangular base and a substantially rectangular sidewall extending upwardly from the base; and(b) a lid section ...

DRINKING CONTAINER WITH PIVOTING CLOSURE

A drinking container comprises a vessel; a cap, atop the vessel; a lid; and a hinge located proximate a rear of the lid and interconnecting the cap to the lid, to allow the lid to pivot on the cap between a closed and open position. A locking tab is at the front of the lid that engages with an inner surface of the cap, to retain the lid in the closed position. A first abutment surface is on the cap and a second abutment surface is on the lid. The first and second abutment surfaces are arranged to contact with each other as the lid is pivoted from the open position to the closed position. Contact of the first and second abutment surfaces urges the lid and the tab forward as the lid is pivoted to the closed position. 1. A drinking container comprisinga vessel;a cap, atop said vessel;a lid;a hinge located proximate a rear of said lid and interconnecting said cap to said lid, to allow said lid to pivot on said cap between a closed and open position;a locking tab at the front of said lid, that engages with an inner surface of said cap, to retain said lid in said closed position;a first abutment surface on said cap; anda second abutment surface on said lid,wherein said first and second abutment surfaces are arranged to contact with each other as said lid is pivoted from said open position to said closed position, and wherein contact of said first and second abutment surfaces urges said lid and said tab forward as said lid is pivoted to said closed position.2. The container of claim 1 , wherein said second abutment surface extends downwardly and toward the rear of said lid.3. The container of claim 2 , wherein said first abutment surface extends generally vertically.4. The container of claim 1 , wherein said hinge comprises at least one pin claim 1 , mounted to pivot in an opening.5. The container of claim 4 , wherein said opening is oblong to allow pin to be slid away from its pivot axis.6. The container of claim 5 , wherein is a closed position claim 5 , said lid may be ...

HAIR ALTERING ASSEMBLY

A hair altering assembly alters hair structure with heat forming a generally flat dimension to save space. An external power is not required to provide electricity to generate the heat; thereby saving space and enhancing portability. The assembly includes a pair of planar members having a generally flat, elongated shape. The planar members hingedly move between an open positon to receive hair, and a closed positon for engaging hair to alter the structure thereof. The planar members include an inner surface that engages the hair and an outer surface providing a surface for manipulating the assembly. A circuitry generates heat. The heat generated at the circuitry transfers to a heat panel on the inner surface. A power source slot operatively connects to the power source, which is recharged from a charging portion. A heat resistant container stows the planar members while inhibiting the transfer of heat. 1. An assembly , said assembly comprising:a pair of planar members, said pair of palanar members being defined by a generally flat, elongated configuration, said pair of planar member comprising a circuitry, a hinged end, a free end, an inner surface, and an outer surface, said hinged end being configured to enable said pair of planar members to move between an open position and a closed position, said circuitry being configured to produce heat on said inner surface;a heat panel being disposed generally coplanar to said inner surface, said heat panel being configured to absorb heat from said inner surface;at least one power source, said at least one power source being disposed to join with said outer surface of said pair of planar members, said at least one power source being configured to at least partially provide power to said circuitry for producing heat;a charging portion, said charging portion being configured to receive power, said charging portion further configured to at least partially charge said at least one power source with said power; anda container, ...