Abstract: In an embodiment, a system includes: a tool port of a semiconductor processing tool; a processing port with an internal processing port location and an external processing port location; a robot configured to move a die vessel between the internal processing port location and the tool port; and an actuator configured to move the die vessel between the internal processing port location and the external processing port location.

Abstract: An insert for a surgical apparatus tray and method of preparing a surgical apparatus tray are described. The insert may include an upper part defining at least one support configured to receive an item of surgical equipment, and defining a first plane and having a plurality of edges defining a polygonal shape. A first side wall may extend downwardly from a first edge of the upper part and define a second plane. The first side wall may have a first, male attachment feature. A second side wall may extend downwardly from a second edge of the upper part and have a second, female attachment feature. The first attachment feature may be configured to mate with the form of the female attachment feature when the first side wall is moved in a direction parallel to the first plane and the second plane to connect the insert to a further insert having a similar construction.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a tool container system includes a container with base and cover pivotably attached by a hinge, base and cover locking members, and a latch moveable between unlatched and latched positions to allow or prevent movement of the cover relative to the base. The system also includes a utility knife blade retainer configured to be received in and held by the container, the retainer configured to define a generally trapezoidal shape and contact multiple faces of blades received therein. The retainer comprises an engagement feature to engage with the container to limit movement of the retainer. In another embodiment, a knife blade retainer is configured to be received in a container. The retainer includes a generally trapezoidal shape defined therein to contact multiple faces of a trapezoidal shape of blades received therein. An engagement feature engages with the container to limit movement of the retainer within the container.

Abstract: Described herein are various coupling systems to be used with storage units that are selectively coupled and decoupled. The coupling systems may be used with storage units that are stackable and/or transportable, thus allowing the storage units to function well within a large stationary environment, such as a basement, and also for a subset of the storage units to be selected and easily moved to another location.

Abstract: Bins that are capable of connecting to other bins to prevent relative lateral movement of connected bins and/or improved means for connecting bins. The bins can connect via the top, the bottom, or any other location.

Abstract: A trashcan system includes a body forming an interior cavity; a lid engaged with the body to enclose the interior cavity; a control system secured to the body and having a speaker; the control system is to wirelessly communicate with a smart device; the control system activates playing of audio from the smart device through the speaker when the smart device is within a predetermined distance from the control system.

Abstract: An accumulator arrangement including several separate storage facilities for the storage of electrical energy, wherein every storage facility is incorporated in a bar-shaped hollow profile forming an equipment case, wherein the hollow profiles are connected to one another to form a tight composite.

Abstract: A pet waste collection mat for receiving a pet's waste. The pet waste collection mat is biodegradable and includes a mat having a base, one or more sidewalls, and an upper wall, defining an interior volume. The upper wall of the mat can receive pet waste thereon. Further, the upper wall includes a plurality of slots for allowing water and waste to fall onto the base. The base of the mat is impregnated with ground cover seeds so the seeds may grow upwards through the slots to conceal pet waste received on the upper wall. The pet waste collection mat further includes a plurality of interlocking connectors disposed along the periphery of the sidewalls so as to allow multiple mats to be connected to one another. Overtime, the mat and the pet waste decompose and fertilize the surrounding land.

Abstract: A modular clip cartridge includes a body portion having a first wall and a second wall. The first wall defines a first protuberance, a second protuberance symmetrically opposed to the first protuberance, and a first mating feature disposed between the first and second protuberances. The second wall defines a first recess, a second recess symmetrically opposed to the first recess, and a second mating feature disposed between the first and second recesses. At least one clip compartment is defined in the body portion and configured to releasably retain at least one surgical clip therein. One of the first and second mating features of the modular clip cartridge is configured to selectively engage one of a first and a second mating feature of another modular clip cartridge to selectively connect the first modular clip cartridge and another modular clip cartridge into a unitary arrangement to define a modular surgical clip pack.

Abstract: A plastic vehicle tank defining an interior volume provided to contain liquid and comprising: a. an upper wall; b. a lower wall; c. at least one connecting element joining the upper wall to the lower wall of the plastic vehicle tank, said at least one connecting element being located inside the interior volume provided to contain a liquid, and comprising a structure made of continuous fibers embedded in a matrix.

Abstract: A container for holding and transporting goods is provided. The container includes a base and a plurality of walls connected to and extending upwardly from the base to a brim to define an opening for receiving the goods. A pair of lock-lugs extend from the brim. The container also includes a handle defining a pair of lock-keys for receiving the lock-lugs and pivotally connecting the handle to the brim for pivoting between a storage position and a raised position. The lock-keys interact with the lock-lugs to establish a locked condition of the handle when the handle is in the raised position and pulled upwardly away from the base for allowing a user to pull the container across the floor with the handle and an unlocked condition where the handle is pushed downwardly when in the raised position to allow the handle to be rotated to the storage position.

Abstract: A picnic food transportation assembly for transporting a beverage, condiments food items and eating utensils includes a canister for containing a canned beverage. A can is hingedly coupled to the canister to store packaged condiments. The can is positionable between an open and closed position for opening and closing the canister, and the can is removable from the canister. A lid is hingedly coupled to the can, and the lid is positionable between an open position and a closed position for opening and closing the can. A plurality of boxes is each of the boxes is removably coupled to the canister and each of the boxes can contain respective ones of eating utensils and food items. Each of the boxes is selectively coupled together when the boxes are not coupled to the canister.

Abstract: A cover assembly is disclosed. The cover assembly may cover a gap between a first container and a second container. The cover assembly may have a first rigid element. The cover assembly may also have a second rigid element. Further, the cover assembly may have an elastic body. The elastic body may be positioned between the first rigid element and the second rigid element. The cover assembly may also have a bolt. The bolt may connect the first rigid element with the second rigid element.

Abstract: A packaging container for an elongate object has a base and a protective sleeve to be pushed in a direction of a longitudinal axis of the protective sleeve onto the base. The protective sleeve can be secured at the base. The base has a receptacle for an end of an elongate object and the protective sleeve covers an elongate object received in the receptacle. The packaging container has a primary part of a first external coupling device and the primary part is detachably connectable to a secondary part of a second external coupling device that is provided on a further packaging container.

Abstract: A cover plate for use in lyophilization processes is provided. The cover plate includes a base portion and a plurality of protuberances which project from the base portion. The protuberances are adapted to fit in one or more delivery containers, such as syringe barrels. The cover plate permits the escape of vapor from the one or more delivery containers during a lyophilization process. In addition, the cover plate prevents the escape of lyophilizate from the one or more delivery containers during a lyophilization process. Vent features provided to provide enhanced and preferred venting operations during lyophilization processes.

Abstract: A modular furniture system capable of being arranged in different configurations in a settee area of a bowling center, for example, is disclosed. The furniture system includes at least one modular furniture element with a fastening mechanism which includes a first assembly and a second assembly. The first assembly of the fastening mechanism includes an engaging element which extends through at least one component of the first assembly and attaches to a component of the second assembly of an adjacent modular furniture element.

Abstract: In an embodiment, the present invention discloses a stackable substrate carrier for scalably storing, transporting or processing multiple substrates. The present substrate carriers can be stacked side-by-side by an attaching mechanism, forming an integrated carrier with double, triple or multiple capacity. The attaching mechanism comprises a locking mechanism to secure the substrate carriers together, engaged by mating two substrate carriers, together with an additional rotating or translating action of the two substrate carriers. Alternatively, the locking mechanism can be engaged by pressing two substrate carriers against each other, using friction to keep the carriers together. Other locking mechanism can also be used, such as hooks or latches.

Abstract: A tool caddy device for storing tools and accessories is disclosed. The tool caddy device comprises a frame, a first container, and a second container. The first container is provided at bottom of the frame. The first container comprises a first bottom and first upstanding sidewalls defining a first interior when coupled to the frame. The second container is provided at substantially top of the frame. The second container comprises a second bottom, second upstanding sidewalls and a front wall defining a second interior when coupled to the frame. The front wall further comprises a secondary wall comprising holes. The first container, the second container, and the secondary wall are used to store tools and accessories.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system of support and inserts for an equipment of the type of a buffet station, in which the supporting elements have a design that allows their combination to accommodate a set of inserts in a wide variety of configurations inside a well of a conventional buffet equipment, which allows the same equipment to be adapted according to different food presentation requirements. The elements that constitute the system of support and inserts for an equipment of the type of a buffet station of the invention, are: a) a set of main and intermediate supporting rods that provide support and prevent the sliding of the inserts, and b) a set of inserts of various dimensions that can be configured to cover the entire well; these inserts have a tab designed to be coupled to the supporting bars and avoid displacements perpendicular to the bar.

Abstract: An exemplary modular container system is provided that includes couplings that may, in one embodiment, be implemented as integrated or interfaced receptacles and corresponding inserts that allow accessory items to couple with a compartment, which may be referred to as a “wet box”, and used as a container that holds items. The accessories may include, for example, a second compartment or “dry box” for holding items that need to be kept dry, a fishing rod holder, a shelf, a cutting board, a cup holder, a chair or seating platform, one or more dollies, or virtually any needed accessory.

Abstract: A battery, such as a lithium-ion battery, includes two battery cells electrically wired together. Each battery cell includes a battery cell housing, having a connecting structure. The connecting structure of one of the two battery cell housings is configured to engage the connecting structure of the other of the two battery housings in a force-fitting and an interlocking manner to mechanically connect the two battery cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mounting structure for an integrated component to be mounted by snap-fitting on a fuel tank so that it is possible to suppress looseness. This mounting structure for an integrated component of a fuel tank includes: a weld clip which has a tip part having an engaging portion and a base end part to be welded to an inner surface of the fuel tank; an engagement base which is provided to the integrated component to be integrated into the fuel tank, and has a snap-fitting arm to be engaged with the engaging portion by elastic restoring force; and a lock member which is attached to the engagement base so as to be capable of switching from a temporary holding position to a lock position, the temporary holding position allowing an elastic deformation of the snap-fitting arm in a direction to release the engagement with the engaging portion, the lock position preventing the elastic deformation.

Abstract: Interlocking, detachable beverage holders each include a block having a central beverage receptacle that is dimensioned and configured to receive and conform to a wine bottle or similar container. The beverage receptacle is defined by a continuous inner wall having a plurality of ribs longitudinally positioned thereon that stabilize a stored container. Each block exterior includes a plurality of protrusions, notches, rims and concave cleats that seamlessly intermesh with those of other blocks allowing multiple blocks to be interconnected like jigsaw puzzle pieces. Each block contains a refrigerant that reaches a frigid temperature when placed within a freezer to chill a beverage stored within the beverage receptacle.

Abstract: A packaging container for the transportation and distribution of fluids, pellets, and granular materials, that may also be used as a building material. The packaging container includes two protrusions extending from the packaging container exterior surface and forms two recesses in the packaging container exterior surface, the protrusions and recesses sized and shaped so that a protrusion can be inserted within a recess to link two or more packaging containers together in an effort to construct a structure. The packaging container also has a notch and channel defined in the exterior surface, each sized and shaped to receive a container spout and handle therein, so that a flush engagement can be achieved when connecting a significant number of containers in the construction of a large structure, such as a wall of a dwelling. A method of utilizing the packaging containers in this manner is also provided.

Abstract: A crack-propagation line is separate from a seal joining two shells of a confectionery packaging. The confectionery packaging is opened by separating the packaging along the crack-propagation line such that a portion of at least one of the parts of the confectionery packaging is broken to form an opening through which the packaged confectionery can be removed. Consequently, there is provided a method of forming a confectionery packaging and a method of packaging a confectionery product wherein two shells of a confectionery packaging are sealed together and a crack-propagation line is formed in a portion of at least one of the parts of the confectionery packaging. Suitably, the crack-propagation line extends away from the seal joining the two parts. The confectionery packaging is opened by separating at least one of the parts of the confectionery packaging, leaving the seal substantially unaffected.

Abstract: A battery cell according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a cell housing and a mounting member that is fixed to an outer surface of the cell housing. In one example, the mounting member is formed separate from the cell housing and attached to the outer surface of the cell housing. In another example, the mounting member is unitarily formed with the cell housing and protrudes from a planar surface of the cell housing.

Abstract: A modular canister is provided for containing a missile for launch. The canister includes a set of four longitudinal assemblies, an electronics module, and a hatch module. The assemblies are attachable to form a rectangular cross-section chamber between fore and aft ends. Each assembly includes a wall extrusion and a corner extrusion. The electronics module connects to the chamber at the breech. The hatch module connects to the chamber at the muzzle. The hatch module includes an aperture cover, a door and a hinge. The door pivots on the hinge between a default closed position and a command open position. The chamber can receive or else launch the missile through the muzzle when the door is in the open position.

Abstract: A cluster pack comprises at least two containers connected by a glued joint. One of the containers has a thickened wall region in the region of the glued joint. This region acts as a well reinforcement to reduce the risk of tearing a container during detachment from the cluster pack.

Abstract: A materials containment canister comprising an optional lower cap with an upper thread, a body with multiple interior chambers and an upper cap with a lid, optional handle and orifice. The upper cap is capable of rotating to allow for the orifice to access individual chambers which can store materials.

Abstract: Bottomless in-ground plant containers with watering-wells that are open at both ends that are both functional and decorative. The above-ground portions, the watering-well bowls, of these present embodiments have faux decorative pavers that add support in keeping the watering-wells above ground-level. The bottom, below-ground portions, the well barrels, have two attached horizontal flanges permanently attached to their bases to help prevent upward and downward movement, as-well-as adding extra stability in keeping the watering-well bowls above ground-level. These non-organic watering-well bowls replace the organic soil watering-wells; and these in-ground plant-containers with watering-wells are for conserving water and the localized containment of water contaminated by pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers.

Abstract: The present display system enables the display and rearrangement of one or more decorative elements on a base structure to create a decorative arrangement that can be easily and selectively adjusted to move or rotate the decorative elements. The display system generally comprises an attachment assembly mounted on a base structure and supporting a decorative element support. An angular adjustment lock and a lateral adjustment lock permits the decorative element support to rotate and translate relative to the base structure. The base structure comprises one or more mounts arranged on a face of the base structure. The mounts receive and support one or more attachment assemblies. Using the present display system, multiple decorative elements can be adjusted to create aesthetically pleasing compositions of complementary or connected decorative elements.

Abstract: A sample handling system and a process for the handling of chemical or biological samples is provided. The system includes a dosing device with a receiving plate configured in an essentially horizontal position in a plane defined by a first and a second axis. The dosing device has at least one working arm that is movable. The pipetting mechanism includes at least one pipetting channel that is movable and has a pipette tip mounted or mountable thereon. The system further includes at least one thermal cycler provided in the area of the receiving plate. The thermal cycler is configured on the receiving plate in such a way that the pipetting mechanism is movable in a position above the sample vessels in the thermal cycler, in a setting that allows a pipetting step to be carried out into the sample vessels in the thermal cycler by the pipetting mechanism in the position above the sample vessels in the thermal cycler.

Abstract: A holding structure for concurrently holding a plurality of containers for substances for cosmetic, medical or pharmaceutical applications, in particular of vials, is provided. The holder includes a carrier having a plurality of apertures or receptacles into which the containers can be inserted, and holding tabs for holding the containers in the apertures or receptacles. The holding tabs are at least two holding tabs, which are provided at the edge of a respective aperture or receptacle and protrude from an upper side of the carrier for holding the respective container. The holding tabs are resiliently pivoted or folded back as the containers are inserted into the apertures or receptacles. The holding tabs are matched to the containers such that the containers are held by the holding tabs with a radial clearance and low tension.

Abstract: A vehicle floor lower structure comprising a fuel tank that is disposed under a floor of a vehicle, and a battery pack that is disposed under the floor of the vehicle and at a vehicle body rear side of the fuel tank, and the battery pack is configured to be a power source to drive a traction motor installed in the vehicle.

Abstract: First and second individual containers each containing a razor cartridge with a storage region and having a perimeter around an entrance to the storage region. Each container includes a first side wall, a second side wall opposite the first side wall, a first end wall, a second end wall opposite the first end wall, a bottom wall extending between the first side wall, the second side wall, the first end wall and the second end wall. A front flange extends outward from the first side wall at the perimeter. A joint secures the front flange of the second individual container to the second side wall of the first individual container at the perimeter. The front flange of the second individual container extends beyond the second side wall of the first individual container and above the storage region of first individual container.

Abstract: Disclosed is a side pack that may be on a utility vehicle. In example embodiments, a top panel of the side pack includes channels that are used to connect an option, for example, mechanical equipment, to the side pack. Disclosed also is a method of moving the side pack.

Abstract: A holding structure for concurrently holding a plurality of containers for substances for cosmetic, medical or pharmaceutical applications, in particular of vials, is provided. The holder includes a carrier having a plurality of apertures or receptacles into which the containers can be inserted, and holding tabs for holding the containers in the apertures or receptacles. The holding tabs are at least two holding tabs, which are provided at the edge of a respective aperture or receptacle and protrude from an upper side of the carrier for holding the respective container. The holding tabs are resiliently pivoted or folded back as the containers are inserted into the apertures or receptacles. The holding tabs are matched to the containers such that the containers are held by the holding tabs with a radial clearance and low tension.

Abstract: Protective assemblies for enclosures are described. An example apparatus includes a chassis configured to hold one or more electronic systems, a first frame configured to engage a first side of the chassis, a second frame configured to engage a second side of the chassis opposite the first side, and members attached between the first frame and the second frame using fasteners, the members extending between the first frame and the second frame to rigidly secure the first frame and the second frame against the chassis to create an enclosure comprising the first frame, the second frame, and the chassis, the members being exterior to the chassis.

Abstract: A materials containment canister comprising a lower cap with an upper thread, a body with multiple interior chambers and an upper cap with a lid, optional handle and orifice. The upper cap is capable of rotating to allow for the orifice to access individual chambers which can store materials.

Abstract: A Modular Architectural Cistern (MAC) may be provided. The cistern may be embodied as slim, vertically ribbed structure. The interior of the structure may be configured to receive, store, and output rainwater. The cistern may comprise slip-fit connection joints configured to allow a plurality of connections to other MACs. Connections with other MACs may increase the rainwater storage volume available to the MAC. Moreover, the MAC may be aesthetically designed so as to accompany various architectural structures without taking away from the aesthetic appeal of the structure.

Abstract: A set of panels includes a first panel having a first main plane and a second panel having a second main plane. The panels are provided with a mechanical locking device for locking a first edge of the first panel to a second edge of the second panel. The mechanical locking device includes an edge groove at the first edge, wherein an edge tongue of the second edge is insertable into the edge groove. A flexible tongue is arranged in an insertion groove provided in the edge section groove, and cooperates with a tongue groove provided at the edge section of the second panel. The first and the second panels are locked at a junction plane which is extending between the first main plane and the second main plane. The first edge comprises an edge tongue that extends from the junction plane.

Abstract: The present invention provides, in at least one embodiment, a basket such as a grocery basket or laundry basket, where the basket includes a packaging wrap strap. When the basket is in an open position, the wrap strap is flush to the bottom side of the base of the basket such that it is out of the way. When the basket is in a closed position, the wrap strap, made from elastic, stretches to get around the base of the basket and pulls the base upwards while applying downward force on a rim of the basket to keep the basket closed very flat. The wrap strap advantageously does not interfere with the closing and opening functions, improves storage and carrying, and provides better packaging.

Abstract: Game piece in the form of a polyomino or polycube or similar, consisting of a number of blocks (5) that are put together in an orthogonal pattern, characterized in that the game piece (4) comprises at least two parts (6) that are each formed by a number of aforementioned blocks (5) connected together in a fixed way, whereby these parts (6) are slidably coupled with respect to one another in such a way that they enable a number of forms of game pieces (4) to be formed with the game piece (4) concerned.

Abstract: A multi-section skillet apparatus for providing a cooking surface for a conventional range of increased size includes two mirror image skillet sections which are removably attachable to one another. Both skillet sections include four short legs which raise the bottom of the skillet sections uniformly so that the cooking surface is level when disposed over multiple stove burners while still keeping the skillet section's close enough to the burners for the burners to can heat the skillet sections. The skillet sections are selectively connected together through the inclusion of corresponding portions of a clamp fastener on thereon. When the sides of the skillet section are pressed together, the clamp fasteners engage so as to fasten the skill sections together. The multi-section skillet apparatus can be separated back into two discrete skillet sections through the application of manual force in a separating direction sufficient to disengage the clamp fasteners.

Abstract: A vehicle floor lower structure includes: a floor panel configuring a floor of a vehicle and formed with a floor tunnel, that projects out toward a vehicle body upper side and extends along a vehicle body front-rear direction, the floor tunnel is disposed at a vehicle width direction center of the floor panel; a fuel tank that is disposed at a vehicle body lower side of the floor panel and that includes a main tank section disposed inside the floor tunnel and an extension tank section that is disposed inside the floor tunnel and that projects out from the main tank section toward a vehicle body front side or a vehicle body rear side; and an exhaust pipe that is routed so as to pass by inside the floor tunnel at a vehicle width direction outer side of the main tank section and the extension tank section.

Abstract: A system for assisting a user in selecting food types for a balanced meal is disclosed. The system comprises a plate having a plurality of food type segments. Each of the food type segments is associated with a particular one of the food types.

Abstract: A tube for chemical, biological or biotechnological matter is provided, wherein the tube has a positioning element, the positioning element shaped for engagement in a corresponding structure provided in a carrier.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite package (8) linked together into a single unit, and comprising a plurality of individual containers (1, 2, and 3) of varying shapes and/or volumes and being assembled according to different orientations in the composite package. In the composite package are defined strong and weak containers according to their mechanical resistances on which apply external loads. According to the invention, the strong containers are arranged in their orientation along the direction(s) of external loads placed upon the composite package thereby protecting the weakest ones.

Abstract: A carrying device for large panels, such as drywall, plywood and the like. The carrying device includes a rigid one-piece panel receiving bracket with a dual flexible strap and adjustable handle extending therefrom. The panel is received on a platform portion of the bracket which has multiple impact surfaces for positioning, engaging and releasing the bracket from the panel so positioned thereon and a panel positioning strap handle attachment extending therefrom.

Abstract: A slow cooker accessory for separating food into desired configurations for the duration of the cooking time and for easily removing food from cooking fluids, juices, and fats at any time during the cooking process. The slow cooker accessory includes a receptacle that fits within existing slow cooker vessels, wherein the receptacle has a walled body with a plurality of openings, an open end with a rim, and handles that engage the slow cooker vessel.