CN104411593A - Vessels - Google Patents

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to containers and processes that may be used to manufacture the containers. In some embodiments, one or more containers are provided, including but not limited to: a body portion including one or more side walls; a top operably connected to the body portion and including a shoulder and a neck member, The shoulder portion includes a substantially centrally defined opening, the neck member defines a boundary of the opening; is operably connected to the body portion and includes a substantially centrally defined recess and a substantially continuous bottom of the non-recessed portion; one or more sealing handles operatively connected to the container; and one or more recesses protruding into one or more side walls of the body portion.

Description

container

Cross references to incorporated applications

This application relates to and claims the benefit of the earliest available effective filing date from the applications listed below ("Combined Application") (e.g. claiming the earliest available priority date other than a provisional patent application or under 35 USC § 119(e) claim interest in the provisional patent application, any and all parent applications, grandfather applications, great-grandfather applications, etc. of related applications).

combined application

For purposes of USPTO additional statute requirements, this application constitutes a continuation-in-part of U.S. Patent Application No. 13/485,027, filed May 31, 2012, entitled "Container," with inventors Lawrence Morgan Fowler, Zihong Guo, Jennifer Hu, and John Arthur Ohrt, which The application is currently co-pending or an application whose currently co-pending application has the benefit of that filing date.

The United States Patent Office (USPTO) has issued a notice meaning that the USPTO's computer program requires patent applicants to quote serial numbers and indicate whether the application is a continuation or continuation-in-part. Stephen G. Kunin, Benefits of Earlier-Filed Applications, USPTO Official Gazette, March 18, 2003, available from http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/com/sol/og/2003/week11/patbene.htm get. The present applicant entity (hereinafter referred to as "Applicant") has previously provided specific references to the applications from which priority is claimed by law. Applicant understands that the statute is unambiguous with respect to its specific citation language and does not require a serial number or any character, such as "continuation" or "continuation in part," to claim priority to a US patent application. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Applicant understands that the USPTO's computer programs have certain date entry requirements, and thus Applicant designates this application as a continuation-in-part of its patent application as previously stated, but expressly states that such designations are not to be construed in any way Any statement and/or acknowledgment of any kind as to whether this application contains any new content in addition to that of this application.

The entire subject matter of the combined application and any and all patents, parent patents, grandfather patents, etc. applications of the combined application are hereby incorporated by reference to the extent that such subject matter does not conflict with the teachings herein.

technical field

The present disclosure relates to containers and processes for making containers.

Contents of the invention

In some embodiments, one or more containers are provided, including but not limited to: a body portion including one or more side walls; a top operatively connected to the body portion and including a shoulder and a neck member, The shoulder portion includes a substantially centrally defined opening, and the neck member defines the boundary of the opening; a bottom portion, which is operatively connected to the body portion and includes a substantially centrally defined recess and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion; one or a plurality of sealing handles, which are operatively connected to the container; and one or more recesses, which protrude into one or more side walls of the body portion. In addition to the foregoing aspects, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of this disclosure.

In some embodiments, one or more containers are provided, including but not limited to: a body portion including one or more side walls; a top operatively connected to the body portion and including a shoulder and a neck member, The shoulder portion includes a substantially centrally defined opening, and the neck member defines the boundary of the opening; a bottom portion, which is operatively connected to the body portion and includes a substantially centrally defined recess and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion; one or a plurality of sealing handles, which are operatively connected to the container; one or more recesses, which protrude into one or more side walls of the body portion; and a cap, which is configured to be operably coupled to the neck member . In addition to the foregoing aspects, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of this disclosure.

In some embodiments, one or more containers are provided that include, but are not limited to: a body portion having one or more side walls that are generally rectangular in shape; a top that is operably connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder and a threaded neck part, the shoulder comprising a substantially centrally defined opening, and the neck part to be threaded defines a boundary of the substantially centrally defined opening; a bottom comprising a recess configured to receive the neck part, the neck part is attached to the lid of the lower container of similar structure so that the non-recessed part of the bottom of the top container contacts the shoulder of the lower container substantially continuously; one or more sealing handles, one end of which is operatively Connected to the shoulder area of the container and the other end is operatively connected to at least one side wall of the container, wherein the sealing handle is positioned near the recess protruding into the at least one side wall of the body portion and the sealing handle is configured such that it substantially maintaining the contour of the container; and one or more recesses protruding into the one or more side walls of the body portion at a location substantially opposite a location of the one or more sealing handles operably connected to the container. In addition to the foregoing aspects, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of this disclosure.

In some embodiments, one or more containers are provided that include, but are not limited to: a body portion having one or more side walls that are generally rectangular in shape; a top that is operably connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder and a threaded neck member, the shoulder comprising a substantially centrally defined opening, the threaded neck member defining a boundary of the substantially centrally defined opening; a bottom comprising a recess configured to receive the neck part, the neck part is attached to the lid of the lower container of similar structure so that the non-recessed part of the bottom of the top container contacts the shoulder of the lower container substantially continuously; one or more sealing handles, one end of which is operatively Connected to the shoulder area of the container and the other end is operatively connected to at least one side wall of the container, wherein the sealing handle is positioned near the recess protruding into the at least one side wall of the body portion and the sealing handle is configured such that it substantially maintaining the contour of the container; one or more recesses protruding into one or more side walls of the body portion at a location substantially opposite to a location of one or more sealing handles operably connected to the container; and a lid, It is configured to be operatively coupled to the neck piece. In addition to the foregoing aspects, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of this disclosure.

In some embodiments, one or more processes are provided, including but not limited to: closing a mold for at least one container around an extruded parison such that a portion of the parison is in at least two locations within a portion of the mold kneading together the mold to form at least one handle on the at least one container; and injecting gas into one or more portions of the parison to form the at least one container defined by the mold. In addition to the foregoing aspects, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of this disclosure.

In some embodiments, one or more processes are provided, including but not limited to: closing a mold for at least one container around an extruded parison such that a portion of the parison is in at least two locations within a portion of the mold kneading together the mold to form at least one handle on the at least one container; and injecting gas into one or more portions of the parison to form the at least one container defined by the mold. In some embodiments, the process optionally includes inserting at least one blow pin into the parison. In some embodiments, the process optionally includes inserting at least one blow needle into one or more portions of the mold forming at least one handle on at least one container. In some embodiments, the process optionally includes Error! Reference source not found (error! Reference source not found). In some embodiments, the process optionally includes positioning at least one insert in the mold, the insert configured to form at least one recess in the at least one container formed by the mold. In addition to the foregoing aspects, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of this disclosure.

In some embodiments, the apparatus includes, but is not limited to: circuits and/or programs for implementing the functional aspects cited herein, the circuits and/or programs may actually be any combination of hardware, software and/or firmware, the combination is configured to implement the functional aspects recited herein according to a system designer's design choices. In addition to the foregoing aspects, other system aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and/or text forming a part of this disclosure.

In some embodiments, a combined system includes, but is not limited to, circuits and/or programs for implementing the process aspects recited herein, which circuits and/or programs may be virtually any combination of hardware, software and/or firmware, The combination is configured to achieve the process aspects recited herein according to the system designer's design choices. In addition to the foregoing aspects, other system aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and/or text forming a part of this application.

The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments and features described above, further aspects, embodiments and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings, specification and following detailed description.

Description of drawings

Figure 1 shows an exemplary container 100 in which embodiments may be practiced.

FIG. 2 shows a further embodiment of the container of FIG. 1 .

FIG. 3 shows a further embodiment of the container of FIG. 1 .

FIG. 4 shows a further embodiment of the container of FIG. 1 .

Fig. 5 shows a further embodiment of the container of Fig. 1 .

FIG. 6 shows a further embodiment of the container of FIG. 1 .

FIG. 7 shows a further embodiment of the container of FIG. 1 .

FIG. 8 shows a further embodiment of the container of FIG. 1 .

FIG. 9 shows a further embodiment of the container of FIG. 1 .

Figure 10 shows an exemplary container 1000 in which embodiments may be practiced.

Figure 11 shows yet another embodiment of the container of Figure 10

Figure 12 shows an exemplary container 1200 in which embodiments may be practiced.

FIG. 13 shows yet another embodiment of the container of FIG. 12 .

FIG. 14 shows yet another embodiment of the container of FIG. 12 .

FIG. 15 shows yet another embodiment of the container of FIG. 12 .

FIG. 16 shows yet another embodiment of the container of FIG. 12 .

FIG. 17 shows yet another embodiment of the container of FIG. 12 .

FIG. 18 shows yet another embodiment of the container of FIG. 12 .

Figure 19 shows an exemplary container 1900 in which embodiments may be practiced.

FIG. 20 shows yet another embodiment of the container of FIG. 19 .

FIG. 21 shows yet another embodiment of the container of FIG. 19 .

Figure 22 illustrates an exemplary process 2200 in which embodiments may be practiced.

FIG. 23 shows yet another embodiment of the process of FIG. 22 .

FIG. 24 illustrates an exemplary process 2400 in which embodiments may be practiced.

FIG. 25 shows yet another embodiment of the process of FIG. 24 .

FIG. 26 illustrates an exemplary process 2600 in which embodiments may be practiced.

FIG. 27 shows yet another embodiment of the process of FIG. 26 .

FIG. 28 illustrates an exemplary process 2800 in which embodiments may be practiced.

FIG. 29 shows yet another embodiment of the process of FIG. 28 .

FIG. 30 illustrates an exemplary process 3000 in which embodiments may be practiced.

FIG. 31 shows yet another embodiment of the process of FIG. 30 .

An exemplary container 3200 is shown in FIGS. 32A-E .

An exemplary container 3300 is shown in FIGS. 33A-33B .

Detailed ways

In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof. In the drawings, similar reference symbols typically identify similar components, unless context dictates otherwise. The illustrative embodiments described in the detailed description, drawings, and claims are not intended to be limiting. Other embodiments may be utilized, and other changes may be made, without departing from the spirit or scope of the subject matter presented here.

Although various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.

The container can be constructed from a variety of materials. Examples of materials include, but are not limited to, one or more polymeric materials (e.g., high-density polyethylene), one or more types of glass (e.g., borosilicate glass, soda lime glass), one or more Types of metals (such as liquid metal (see Liquidmetal Technologies (liquid metal technology), Rancho Santa Margarita, California, 92688)) and the like. A container may be configured to contain a number of material volumes and/or quantities. For example, in some embodiments, a container may be configured to hold 10 liters of fluid. In some embodiments, the container can be configured to hold 5 liters of fluid. In some embodiments, the container may be configured to hold 20 liters of fluid.

Figure 1 shows an exemplary container 100 in which embodiments may be practiced. The container 100 includes a body portion 110 . In some embodiments, body portion 110 may be formed from a single sidewall. In some embodiments, the body portion 110 may be formed from two or more side walls. For example, in some embodiments, container 100 may include two or more side walls including an air gap between the two or more side walls. In some embodiments, container 100 may include two or more side walls including a barrier between the two or more side walls. In some embodiments, container 100 may include two or more side walls including a vacuum between the two or more side walls. In some embodiments, container 100 may include two or more side walls including a phase change material between the two or more side walls.

The container 100 includes a top 120 operably connected to the body portion 110 . Top 120 includes shoulders that include a substantially centrally defined opening and a neck that defines the boundary of the opening. The opening can be configured in many sizes. For example, in some embodiments, the size of the opening may be large enough to allow a person to insert their hand through the opening to gain access to the interior of the container 100 . In some embodiments, the neck member optionally includes one or more attachment members. The neck member optionally includes numerous types of attachment members. For example, such attachment features include, but are not limited to, threads, lugs, press fits, ridges, and the like.

The container 100 includes a bottom 130 operatively connected to the body portion 110 . The bottom 130 includes a substantially centrally defined recessed portion 150 and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion. In some embodiments, the recess 150 is configured to receive the neck of another container 100 . In some embodiments, the recess 150 is configured to receive a neck that is attached to the lid of another container 100 . Thus, in some embodiments, the top container 100 may be stacked on top of the lower container 100 , the neck and lid of the lower container 100 may be received in the recess 150 of the top container 100 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include a substantially continuous non-recessed portion. The substantially continuous non-recessed portion may define the boundary of the recessed portion 150 of the bottom 130 of the container 100 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, the top container 100 may be stacked on top of the lower container 100 such that the neck and attached lid of the lower container 100 are received in the recess 150 within the bottom 130 of the top container 100 And the substantially continuous non-recessed portion of the top container 100 rests substantially continuously on the shoulder of the lower container 100 .

The container 100 includes one or more sealing handles 140 operatively coupled to the container 100 . The sealed handle 140 is sealed on both ends of the handle to isolate the interior of the handle from the interior of the body of the container 100 . Thus, in some embodiments, fluid cannot flow from inside the body of the container 100 into a handle coupled to the container 100 . In some embodiments, a handle is attached to the container 100 with one end of the handle coupled to the shoulder of the top 120 of the container 100 and the other end coupled to the sidewall of the container 100 . In some embodiments, a handle is attached to the container 100 with one end of the handle coupled to the side wall of the container 100 and the other end coupled to the side wall of the container 100 . In some embodiments, the handle may extend beyond the contour of the body portion 110 of the container 100 to which it is attached. In some embodiments, the handle may not extend beyond the contour of the body portion 110 of the container 100 to which it is attached. Accordingly, in some embodiments, a handle may be attached to the container 100 such that the overall profile of the container 100 is maintained.

The container 100 includes one or more recesses 150 protruding into one or more side walls of the body portion 110 . In some embodiments, the recess 150 may protrude into the sidewall of the container 100 at a location proximate to the handle so that the handle may be grasped with the fingers of the holding hand positioned proximate the recess. In some embodiments, the recess 150 may protrude into the sidewall of the container 100 at a location on the container 100 opposite to where the handle is attached to the container 100 . In some embodiments, the recess 150 may protrude into the sidewall of the container 100 at a location on the container 100 opposite to where the handle is attached such that the recess 150 acts as a handle for lifting the container 100 . For example, in some embodiments, a worker may hold the handle attached to the container 100 with one hand and the recess 150 that projects into the side wall of the container 100 on the opposite side of the handle with the other hand. The recess 50 may protrude into the sidewall of the container 100 at various places relative to the container 100 . For example, in some embodiments, the recess 150 may protrude into the container 100 at an intermediate location of the container 100 relative to the vertical axis of the container 100 . In some embodiments, the recess 150 may protrude into the container 100 at a location near the bottom 130 of the container 100 . In some embodiments, the recess 150 may protrude into the container 100 at a location near the top 120 of the container 100 .

The following figure description includes discussion and description of various embodiments of container 100 with respect to other alternative embodiments and contexts. However, it should be understood that container 100 may have many configurations and modifications. Additionally, while various embodiments are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the container 100 may have configurations other than those shown.

FIG. 2 shows an exemplary embodiment of a container 100 . Additional examples may include example 202, example 204, example 206, example 208, example 210, example 212, example 214, example 216, and/or example 218.

Embodiment 202 shows a container 100 having a body portion having a substantially circular shape. In some embodiments, container 100 may have a body portion 110 having a substantially circular cross-section relative to a vertical axis of container 100 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include two or more side walls that are substantially circular.

Embodiment 204 shows a container 100 having a substantially triangular body portion. In some embodiments, the container 100 has a body portion 110 having a substantially triangular cross-section relative to a vertical axis of the container 100 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include two or more side walls that are substantially triangular.

Embodiment 206 illustrates a container 100 having a substantially rectangular body portion. In some embodiments, container 100 may have a body portion 110 having a substantially rectangular cross-section relative to a vertical axis of container 100 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include two or more substantially rectangular side walls.

Embodiment 208 shows a container 100 having a substantially square body portion. In some embodiments, the container 100 may have a body portion 110 having a substantially square cross-section relative to a vertical axis of the container 100 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include two or more side walls that are substantially square.

Embodiment 210 shows container 100, which has Error! Reference source not found (error! Reference source not found). In some embodiments, the container 100 may have a body portion 110 that includes graduation marks. In some embodiments, container 100 may include graduations indicating the volume of material contained within container 100 . For example, in some embodiments, graduation marks may be configured to indicate the amount of fluid that may be contained within container 100 . In some embodiments, embodiment 110 may include graduations that indicate the mass of material contained within container 100 . For example, in some embodiments, the graduation mark may be configured to indicate the mass of particles contained in the container 100 . Accordingly, the container 100 may include graduations configured to provide information regarding a number of materials that may be contained within the container 100 .

Embodiment 212 shows a container 100 having a body portion that includes two or more side walls. In some embodiments, container 100 may have a body portion 110 that includes two or more side walls. In some embodiments, container 100 may include a body portion 110 including two or more side walls separated by a vacuum. In some embodiments, container 100 may include a body portion 110 including two or more side walls separated by an insulating material. Many types of insulation materials may be included between the walls of the container 100 . Examples of such insulating materials include, but are not limited to, one or more of aerogels, polymer foams, fiberglass, and the like. In some embodiments, container 100 may include a body portion 110 including two or more side walls separated by a phase change material. Numerous types of phase change materials may be included between the walls of the container 100 . Examples of such phase change materials include, but are not limited to, co-crystals, hydrated water, organic materials, and the like. Numerous phase change materials are known (e.g. Farid et al., A review on phase change energy storage: materials and applications, Energy Conservation and Management (45) (for an overview on phase change energy storage: materials and applications, energy conservation and management ( 45)): pp. 1597-1615 (2004)).

Embodiment 214 shows a container 100 having a body portion including two or more side walls separated by a vacuum. In some embodiments, the container 100 may have a body portion 110 that includes two or more side walls that are separated by a vacuum. In some embodiments, the container 100 may include a body portion 110 including two or more side walls separated by a vacuum and including one or more getters within the vacuum space. Numerous types of getters are known and available. In some embodiments, the container 100 may include a body portion 110 including two or more sidewalls separated by a vacuum and including one or more getters and spacers within the vacuum space.

Embodiment 216 illustrates a container 100 having a body portion that includes two or more side walls including a barrier therebetween. In some embodiments, container 100 may include a body portion 110 including two or more side walls separated by an insulating material. Many types of insulation materials may be included between the walls of the container 100 . Examples of such insulating materials include, but are not limited to, one or more aerogels, polymer foams, fiberglass, and the like.

Embodiment 218 illustrates a container 100 having a body portion comprising two or more side walls including one or more phase change materials therebetween. In some embodiments, container 100 may include a body portion 110 having two or more side walls separated by a phase change material. Numerous types of phase change materials may be included between the walls of the container 100 . Examples of such phase change materials include, but are not limited to, co-crystals, hydrated water, organic materials, and the like. Numerous phase change materials are known (e.g. Farid et al., A review on phase change energy storage: materials and applications, Energy Conservation and Management (45) (for an overview on phase change energy storage: materials and applications, energy conservation and management (45) )): pp. 1597-1615 (2004)).

FIG. 3 shows an exemplary embodiment of a container 100 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 302, embodiment 304, embodiment 306, embodiment 308, and/or embodiment 310.

Embodiment 302 shows a container 100 having a neck member that includes one or more attachment members. In some embodiments, container 100 may include a neck member with one or more attachment members. The neck member may include numerous types of attachment members. In some embodiments, the neck member may be threaded. In some embodiments, the neck member may include a transverse member protruding from the neck member. In some embodiments, the neck member may include a friction fit. In some embodiments, the neck member may include one or more notches configured to receive one or more protruding members. Accordingly, the neck member may comprise numerous types of attachment members.

Embodiment 304 shows container 100 with a threaded neck. In some embodiments, container 100 may include a threaded neck member. Accordingly, in some embodiments, container 100 may be configured to receive numerous types of similarly threaded items. Examples of these items include, but are not limited to, pouring troughs, lids, funnels, and the like.

Embodiment 306 shows a container 100 having a neck member that includes a lateral attachment member. In some embodiments, container 100 may include a neck member with lateral attachment members. Container 100 may include numerous types of lateral attachment components. The lateral attachment members can have a variety of configurations. For example, in some embodiments, the lateral attachment member may be formed as a stem protruding from the neck member of the container 100 in a lateral manner. In some embodiments, the lateral attachment member may be formed as a bolt projecting laterally from the neck member of the container 100 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, container 100 may be configured to receive multiple types of items with similar attachment features. Examples of such items include, but are not limited to, pouring troughs, lids, funnels, and the like.

Embodiment 308 illustrates a container 100 having a neck configured to be operably coupled to a cap. In some embodiments, container 100 may include a neck member configured to engage a lid. In some embodiments, the neck member is threaded and configured to engage a threaded cap. In some embodiments, the neck member may include one or more cross members configured to be coupled to a cover including an attachment member configured to receive the one or more cross members. Thus, the neck piece can be configured in a variety of ways for engagement with the cap.

Embodiment 310 shows a container 100 having a neck configured to be operably coupled to a funnel. In some embodiments, container 100 may include a neck member configured to engage a funnel. In some embodiments, the neck piece is threaded and configured to engage a threaded funnel. In some embodiments, the neck member may include one or more cross members configured to engage a funnel including an attachment member configured to receive the one or more cross members. Accordingly, the neck member can be configured in a variety of ways to engage the funnel.

FIG. 4 shows an exemplary embodiment of a container 100 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 402, embodiment 404, embodiment 406, embodiment 408, embodiment 410, and/or embodiment 412.

Embodiment 402 illustrates container 100 having a substantially centrally defined opening that is between about 2 inches and about 20 inches in diameter. In some embodiments, container 100 may include a neck member with a diameter between about 2 inches and about 20 inches.

Embodiment 404 illustrates a container 100 having a substantially centrally defined opening that is between about 3 inches and about 15 inches in diameter. In some embodiments, container 100 may include a neck member with a diameter between about 3 inches and about 15 inches.

Embodiment 406 illustrates a container 100 having a substantially centrally defined opening that is between about 4 inches and about 10 inches in diameter. In some embodiments, container 100 may include a neck member with a diameter between about 4 inches and about 10 inches.

Embodiment 408 illustrates a container 100 having a substantially centrally defined opening that is between about 5 inches and about 8 inches in diameter. In some embodiments, container 100 may include a neck member with a diameter between about 5 inches and about 8 inches.

Embodiment 410 shows container 100 having a substantially centrally defined opening that is approximately 5 inches in diameter. In some embodiments, container 100 may include a neck member with a diameter of about 5 inches.

Embodiment 412 shows a container 100 having a top that includes one or more locking features configured to engage one or more locking features located on the bottom of a similarly configured container. part. In some embodiments, the container 100 can include a top 120 that includes one or more locking features configured to engage a top 130 positioned on the bottom 130 of a similarly configured container 100 . One or more locking components. The locking member can be configured in a variety of ways. For example, in some embodiments, the top 120 of the first container 100 may include a locking member configured in the shape of a bolt insertable into a cavity located within the bottom 130 of the other container 100 . In some embodiments, such locking members may be configured as dovetail wedges. In some embodiments, such locking features may be configured as a tongue and groove configuration.

FIG. 5 shows an exemplary embodiment of a container 100 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 502 and/or embodiment 504 .

Embodiment 502 shows a container 100 having a bottom that includes a recess configured to receive a neck that is attached to the lid of a similarly configured lower container so that the non-recessed bottom of the top container The inlet substantially continuously contacts the shoulder of the lower container. In some embodiments, container 100 may include a bottom 130 that includes a recess 150 configured to receive a neck that is attached to the lid of a similarly configured lower container 100 such that the top The non-recessed portion of the bottom 130 of the container 100 substantially continuously contacts the shoulder of the lower container 100 . In some embodiments, the container 100 may include a bottom 130 that includes a non-recessed portion that continuously contacts the shoulder of a similarly configured container 100 when multiple containers 100 are stacked on top of each other. Accordingly, in some embodiments, the stability of two containers 100 stacked on top of each other is increased due to the substantially continuous contact of the top container 100 with the lower container 100 .

Embodiment 504 illustrates a container 100 having a bottom that includes one or more locking features configured to engage one or more locking features located on the top of a similarly configured container. In some embodiments, the container 100 can include a bottom 130 that includes one or more locking features configured to engage one or more locking features located on the top 120 of a similarly configured container 100 . Multiple locking components. The locking member can be configured in a variety of ways. For example, in some embodiments, the bottom 130 of the first container 100 may include a locking member configured in the shape of a bolt that can be inserted into a cavity within the top 120 of the other container 100 . In some embodiments, such locking members may be configured as dovetail wedges. In some embodiments, such locking features may be configured as a tongue and groove configuration.

FIG. 6 shows an exemplary embodiment of a container 100 . Additional embodiments include embodiment 602, embodiment 604, and/or embodiment 606.

Embodiment 602 shows a container 100 having one or more sealed handles operably connected at one end to a shoulder region of the container and at the other end to a side wall of the container. In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more sealing handles 140 operably connected at one end to the shoulder region of the container 100 and at the other end to the sidewall of the container 100 . In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more sealed handles 140 operatively connected at one end to the shoulder region of the container 100 and at the other end to the sidewall of the container 100, wherein the handles are removed from the container 100. The outline is highlighted. In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more sealed handles 140 operatively connected at one end to the shoulder region of the container 100 and at the other end to the sidewall of the container 100, wherein the handles are located on the container 100. above the recessed portion 150. In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more sealed handles 140 operatively connected at one end to the shoulder region of the container 100 and at the other end to the sidewall of the container 100, wherein the handles are located on the container 100. The recess 150 and the handle maintain the contour of the container 100 . In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more sealed handles 140 operatively connected at one end to the shoulder region of the container 100 and at the other end to the sidewall of the container 100, wherein the two ends of the handle are connected to the corners of the container 100.

Embodiment 604 shows a container 100 having one or more sealing handles operably connected at one end to a shoulder region of the container and at the other end to a side wall of the container, wherein the sealing handles are located protruding into the body over the recessed portion within the portion. In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more sealing handles 140 operatively connected at one end to the shoulder region of the container 100 and at the other end to the sidewall of the container 100, wherein the sealing handles are located in the projecting onto the recessed portion 150 in the body portion 110 . In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more sealed handles 140 operatively connected at one end to a shoulder region of the container 100 and at the other end to a side wall of the container, wherein the handles are removed from the sidewall of the container 100. Contouring. In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more sealed handles 140 operatively connected at one end to the shoulder region of the container 100 and at the other end to the sidewall of the container 100, wherein the handles are located on the container 100. The recess 150 and the handle maintain the contour of the container 100 . In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more sealed handles 140 operatively connected at one end to the shoulder region of the container 100 and at the other end to the sidewall of the container 100, wherein the two ends of the handle are connected to the corners of the container 100.

Embodiment 606 shows a container 100 having one or more sealing handles operably connected at one end to a shoulder region of the container and at the other end to a side wall of the container, wherein the sealing handles are located in recessed The top and sealed handle is configured such that it substantially maintains the contours of the container. In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more sealing handles 140 operably connected at one end to the shoulder region of the container 100 and at the other end to the sidewall of the container 100, wherein the sealing handles are located in the recessed The inlet portion 150 and the sealing handle are configured such that they substantially maintain the contours of the container 100 . In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more sealed handles 140 operatively connected at one end to the shoulder region of the container 100 and at the other end to the sidewall of the container 100, wherein the two ends of the handle are connected to the corners of the container 100.

FIG. 7 shows an exemplary embodiment of a container 100 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 702 and/or embodiment 704.

Embodiment 702 shows a container 100 having one or more sealing handles operably connected at one end to a side wall of the container and at the other end, wherein the sealing handles are located in recesses above. In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more sealing handles 140 operatively connected at one end to the side wall of the container 100 and at the other end to the side wall of the container 100, wherein the sealing handles are located in the recessed above the department. In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more sealing handles 140 attached to the corners of the container 100 . In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more sealing handles 140 attached to non-corners of the container 100 .

Embodiment 704 shows a container 100 having one or more sealing handles operably connected at one end to a side wall of the container and at the other end, wherein the sealing handles are located in recesses above and configured so that it substantially maintains the contours of the container. In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more sealing handles 140 operatively connected at one end to the side wall of the container 100 and at the other end to the side wall of the container 100, wherein the sealing handles are located in the recessed Above the portion 150 and the sealed handle is configured such that it substantially maintains the contour of the container 100 . In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more sealing handles 140 attached to the corners of the container 100 . In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more sealing handles 140 attached to non-corners of the container 100 .

FIG. 8 shows an exemplary embodiment of a container 100 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 802, embodiment 804, embodiment 806, and/or embodiment 808.

Embodiment 802 shows a container 100 having one or more recesses protruding into one or more side walls at a location substantially midway in the body portion of the container. In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more recesses 150 that protrude into one or more side walls at a location substantially intermediate the body portion 110 of the container 100 . In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more recesses 150 protruding into the one or more side walls at a location substantially opposite the location of the one or more sealing handles 140 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recesses 150 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure. In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recesses 150 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure that a worker can use to assist in lifting container 100 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recesses 150 that protrude into one or more side walls to form recesses 150 with vertical overhangs.

Embodiment 804 illustrates a container 100 having one or more recesses that protrude into one or more side walls at a location substantially near the top of the body portion of the container. In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recessed portions 150 that protrude into one or more side walls at a location substantially near the top of body portion 110 of container 100 . In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more recesses 150 protruding into the one or more side walls at a location substantially opposite the location of the one or more sealing handles 140 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recesses 150 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure. In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recesses 150 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure that a worker can use to assist in lifting container 100 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recesses 150 that protrude into one or more side walls to form recesses 150 with vertical overhangs.

Embodiment 806 illustrates a container 100 having one or more recesses protruding into one or more side walls at a location substantially proximate the bottom of the body portion of the container. In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recesses 150 that protrude into one or more side walls at a location substantially near the bottom of body portion 110 of container 100 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recesses 150 that protrude into one or more side walls at a location substantially opposite the location of one or more sealing handles 140 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recesses 150 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure. In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recesses 150 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure that a worker can use to assist in lifting container 100 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recesses 150 that protrude into one or more side walls to form recesses 150 with vertical overhangs.

Embodiment 808 illustrates a container 100 having one or more recesses that protrude into one or more side walls at corners formed in the container body portion. In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recesses 150 that protrude into one or more side walls at corners formed in body portion 110 of container 100 . In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more recesses 150 protruding into the one or more side walls at a location substantially opposite the location of the one or more sealing handles 140 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recesses 150 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure. In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recesses 150 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure that a worker can use to assist in lifting container 100 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recesses 150 that protrude into one or more side walls to form recesses 150 with vertical overhangs.

FIG. 9 shows an exemplary embodiment of a container 100 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 902, embodiment 904, embodiment 906, and/or embodiment 908.

Embodiment 902 shows a container 100 having one or more recesses that protrude into one or more sidewalls at non-corner portions of the container body portion. In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recessed portions 150 that protrude into one or more side walls at non-corner portions of body portion 110 of container 100 . In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more recesses 150 protruding into the one or more side walls at a location substantially opposite the location of the one or more sealing handles 140 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recesses 150 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure. In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recesses 150 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure that a worker can use to assist in lifting container 100 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recesses 150 that protrude into one or more side walls to form recesses 150 with vertical overhangs.

Embodiment 904 illustrates a container 100 having one or more recesses protruding into one or more sides of the body portion at a location substantially opposite the location of at least one handle operably connected to the body portion. intramural. In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recesses 150 protruding into one or more side walls of body portion 110 at a location substantially opposite where at least one handle is connected to body portion 110 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recesses 150 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure. In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recesses 150 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure that a worker can use to assist in lifting container 100 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recesses 150 that protrude into one or more side walls to form recesses 150 with vertical overhangs.

Embodiment 906 illustrates a container 100 having one or more recesses that protrude into one or more side walls of the body portion adjacent to one or more sealing handles operably connected to the container. Inside. In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recesses 150 that protrude into one or more recesses of body portion 110 at locations adjacent to one or more sealing handles 140 that are operatively connected to container 100 . inside the side walls. Accordingly, in some embodiments, the recess 150 may be positioned at a location on the container 100 inside the handle to allow the fingers of a person holding the handle to occupy the recess.

Embodiment 908 illustrates a container 110 having one or more recesses including a vertical overhang. In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recesses 150 that include vertical overhangs. Accordingly, in some embodiments, recess 150 may be configured with a vertical overhang that allows recess 150 to be used by a worker to hold container 100 .

Figure 10 and subsequent figures illustrate various embodiments of a container 1000, discussion and description with respect to the previous embodiment of Figure 1 with the addition of a lid 1060 and/or with respect to other alternative exemplary embodiments and contexts. It should be understood, however, that container 1000 may have numerous configurations and/or be a modified version of FIGS. 1 and/or 10 . Additionally, while various embodiments are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that container 1000 may have configurations other than those shown.

FIG. 11 shows an exemplary embodiment of a container 1000 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 1102, embodiment 1104, embodiment 1106, and/or embodiment 1108.

Embodiment 1102 shows container 1000 with a lid attached to the container. In some embodiments, container 1000 may include a lid 1060 coupled to container 1000 . Lid 1060 can be attached to container 1000 in a variety of ways. In some embodiments, lid 1060 may be connected to container 1000 by a tether. In some embodiments, lid 1060 may be hinged to container 1000 . In some embodiments, lid 1060 may be connected to container 1000 by a pivot member that allows lid 1060 to rotate laterally away from the opening of container 1000 .

Embodiment 1104 illustrates container 1000 having a lid configured to operably couple to a neck member and seal a substantially centrally defined opening. In some embodiments, the container 1000 can include a cap 1060 configured to operably couple to the neck and seal the substantially centrally defined opening. In some embodiments, cap 1060 may be threaded so that it screws down onto a threaded neck member and seals the opening in container 1000 . In some embodiments, cap 1060 may include a press fit that presses over the neck piece and seals the opening within container 1000 . In some embodiments, cap 1060 may include a gasket that presses against the neck piece and seals the opening within container 1000 . Accordingly, lid 1060 may have numerous configurations that allow lid 1060 to seal the opening within container 1000 .

Embodiment 1106 shows a container 1000 having a cap provided with threads that operably engage threads of a neck member. In some embodiments, the container 1000 may include a cap 1060 provided with threads that operably engage the threads of the neck member.

Embodiment 1108 shows a container 1000 having a lid provided with an attachment member that operably engages with the attachment member of the neck member. In some embodiments, the container 1000 may include a lid 1060 provided with an attachment feature that operably engages with the attachment feature of the neck piece. The cover 1060 may include many types of attachment components. In some embodiments, cap 1060 may include one or more substantially transverse rods that are inserted into one or more cavities in the neck member. In some embodiments, the cover 1060 can include one or more cavities that receive one or more substantially transverse rods that engage the neck member. In some embodiments, cap 1060 may include one or more compression rings that compress over the neck of container 1000 . In some embodiments, lid 1060 may be constructed of a resilient material that stretches over the neck piece on container 1000 . Accordingly, the cover may include many types of attachment features.

Figure 12 shows an exemplary container 1200 in which embodiments may be practiced. Container 1200 includes a body portion 1210 . In some embodiments, body portion 1210 may be formed from a single sidewall. In some embodiments, body portion 1210 may be formed from two or more side walls. For example, in some embodiments, container 1200 may include two or more side walls including an air gap between the two or more side walls. In some embodiments, container 1200 may include two or more side walls including a barrier between the two or more side walls. In some embodiments, container 1200 may include two or more side walls including a vacuum between the two or more side walls. In some embodiments, container 1200 may include two or more side walls including a phase change material between the two or more side walls.

Container 1200 includes a top 1220 operably connected to body portion 1210 . Top 1220 includes a shoulder that includes a substantially centrally defined opening and a neck that defines the boundary of the opening. The opening can be configured in a variety of sizes. For example, in some embodiments, the size of the opening may be large enough to allow a person to insert their hand through the opening to gain access to the interior of the container 1200 . In some embodiments, the neck member optionally includes one or more attachment members. The neck member optionally includes many types of attachment members. Examples of such attachment features include, but are not limited to, threads, lugs, press fits, ridges, and the like.

Container 1200 includes a bottom 1230 operably connected to body portion 1210 . The bottom 1230 includes a substantially centrally defined recessed portion 1250 and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion. In some embodiments, recess 1250 is configured to receive the neck of another container 1200 . In some embodiments, recess 1250 is configured to receive the neck of a lid attached to another container 1200 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, the top container 1200 may be stacked on top of the lower container 1200 , wherein the neck and lid of the lower container 1200 are received within the recess 1250 of the top container 1200 . In some embodiments, container 1200 may include a substantially continuous non-recessed portion. The substantially continuous non-recessed portion 1250 may define the boundaries of the recessed portion 1250 of the bottom 1230 of the container 1200 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, the top container 1200 may be stacked on top of the lower container 1200 such that the neck and attached lid of the lower container 1200 are received within the recess 1250 in the bottom 1230 of the top container 1200 and The substantially continuous non-recessed portion of the top container 1200 rests substantially continuously on the shoulder of the lower container 1200 .

The container 1200 includes one or more sealing handles 1240 operatively coupled to the container 1200 . The sealed handle 1240 is sealed on both ends of the handle to isolate the interior of the handle from the interior of the body of the container 1200 . Thus, in some embodiments, fluid cannot flow from the interior of the body of the container 1200 into the handle coupled to the container 1200 . In some embodiments, a handle is attached to the container 1200 with one end of the handle coupled to the shoulder of the top 1220 of the container 1200 and the other end coupled to the sidewall of the container 1200 . In some embodiments, a handle is attached to the container 1200 with one end of the handle coupled to the side wall of the container 1200 and the other end coupled to the side wall of the container 1200 . In some embodiments, the handle may extend beyond the contours of the body portion 1210 of the container 1200 to which it is attached. In some embodiments, the handle may not extend beyond the contour of the body portion 1210 of the container 1200 to which it is attached. Accordingly, in some embodiments, a handle may be attached to the container 1200 such that the overall profile of the container 1200 is maintained.

Container 1200 includes one or more recesses 1250 that protrude into one or more side walls of body portion 1210 . In some embodiments, the recess 1250 may protrude into the sidewall of the container 1200 adjacent the handle so that the handle may be gripped with a finger holding the handle positioned adjacent the recess. In some embodiments, the recess 1250 may protrude into the sidewall of the container 1200 at a location on the container 1200 opposite the location of the handle attached to the container 1200 . In some embodiments, recess 1250 may protrude into the sidewall of container 1200 at a location on container 1200 opposite to where the handle is attached, such that recess 1250 acts as a handle to lift container 1200 . For example, in some embodiments, a worker may hold the handle attached to the container 1200 with one hand while holding the recess 1250 protruding into the side wall of the container 1200 on the opposite side of the handle with the other hand. Recess 1250 may protrude into the sidewall of container 1200 at various locations relative to container 1200 . For example, in some embodiments, recess 1250 may protrude into container 1200 at a location in the middle of container 1200 relative to the vertical axis of container 1200 . In some embodiments, recess 1250 may protrude into container 1200 at a location proximate bottom 1230 of container 1200 . In some embodiments, the recess 1250 may protrude into the container 1200 at a location proximate to the top 1220 of the container 1200 .

The description of the figures includes discussions and descriptions of various embodiments of the container 1200 , with respect to the preceding embodiment of FIG. 12 , and/or with respect to other exemplary embodiments and contexts. However, it should be understood that the container may have numerous configurations and/or may be a modified version of FIG. 12 . Additionally, while various embodiments are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the containers may have configurations other than those shown.

Figure 13 shows an exemplary embodiment of a container. Additional embodiments may include embodiment 1302, embodiment 1304, embodiment 1306, embodiment 1308, and/or embodiment 1310.

Embodiment 1302 shows container 1200 having a body portion that includes graduation marks. In some embodiments, the container 1200 can have a body portion 1210 that includes graduation marks. In some embodiments, container 1200 may include graduations that indicate the volume of material contained within container 1200 . For example, in some embodiments, graduation marks may be configured to indicate the amount of liquid contained within container 1200 . In some embodiments, container 1200 may include graduations that indicate the mass of material contained within container 1200 . For example, in some embodiments, graduation marks may be configured to indicate the mass of particles contained within container 1200 . Accordingly, container 1200 may include graduations configured to provide information regarding a number of materials that may be contained within container 1200 .

Embodiment 1304 illustrates a container 1200 having a body portion that includes two or more side walls. In some embodiments, container 1200 may have a body portion 1210 that includes two or more side walls. In some embodiments, container 1200 may include a body portion 1210 including two or more side walls separated by a vacuum. In some embodiments, container 1200 may include a body portion 1210 including two or more side walls separated by an insulating material. Many types of insulation materials may be included between the walls of the container 1200 . Examples of such insulating materials include, but are not limited to, one or more aerogels, polymer foams, fiberglass, and the like. In some embodiments, container 1200 may include a body portion 1210 that includes two or more side walls separated by a phase change material. Many types of phase change materials may be included between the walls of the container 1200 . Examples of such phase change materials include, but are not limited to: co-crystals, hydrated water, organic materials, and the like. Many phase change materials are known (e.g. Farid et al., A review on phase change energy storage: materials and applications, Energy Conservation and Management (45) (for an overview on phase change energy storage: materials and applications, energy conservation and management (45) )): pp. 1597-1615 (2004)).

Embodiment 1306 illustrates a container 1200 having a body portion comprising two or more side walls separated by a vacuum. In some embodiments, container 1200 may include a body portion 1210 including two or more side walls separated by a vacuum. In some embodiments, container 1200 may include a body portion 1210 including two or more side walls separated by a vacuum and including one or more getters within the vacuum space. Many types of getters are known and can be used. In some embodiments, the container 1200 can include a body portion 1210 that includes two or more side walls separated by a vacuum and includes one or more getters and an insulating material within the vacuum space. thing.

Embodiment 1308 illustrates a container 1200 having a body portion that includes two or more side walls including a barrier therebetween. In some embodiments, container 1200 may include a body portion 1210 that includes two or more side walls separated by an insulating material. Numerous types of insulation materials may be included between the walls of the container 1200 . Examples of such insulating materials include, but are not limited to, one or more aerogels, polymer foams, fiberglass, and the like.

Embodiment 1310 illustrates a vessel 1200 having a body portion that includes two or more side walls including one or more phase change materials therebetween. In some embodiments, container 1200 may include a body portion 1210 that includes two or more side walls separated by a phase change material. Many types of phase change materials may be included between the walls of the container 1200 . Examples of phase change materials include, but are not limited to: co-crystals, hydrated water, organic materials, and the like. Many phase change materials are known (e.g. Farid et al., A review on phase change energy storage: materials and applications, Energy Conservation and Management (45) (for an overview on phase change energy storage: materials and applications, energy conservation and management ( 45)): pp. 1597-1615 (2004)).

FIG. 14 shows an exemplary embodiment of a container 1200 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 1402, embodiment 1404, embodiment 1406, embodiment 1408, and/or embodiment 1410.

Embodiment 1402 illustrates a container 1200 having a neck member configured to be operably coupled to a cap. In some embodiments, container 1200 may include a neck member configured to engage a lid. In some embodiments, the neck member is threaded and configured to engage a threaded cap. In some embodiments, the neck member may include one or more cross members configured to engage a cover including an attachment member configured to receive the one or more cross members. Thus, the neck piece can be configured in a variety of ways for engagement with the cap.

Embodiment 1404 illustrates a container 1200 having a neck member configured to operatively couple to a funnel. Container 1200 may include a neck member configured to engage a funnel. In some embodiments, the neck piece is threaded and configured to engage a threaded funnel. In some embodiments, the neck member may include one or more cross members configured to engage with a funnel including an attachment member configured to receive the one or more cross members. Thus, the neck piece can be configured in a variety of ways to engage the funnel.

Embodiment 1406 illustrates a container 1200 having a substantially centrally defined opening with a diameter between about 2 inches and about 20 inches. In some embodiments, container 1200 may include a neck member with a diameter between about 2 inches and about 20 inches. Embodiment 1408 illustrates a container 1200 having a substantially centrally defined opening having a diameter between about 3 inches and about 15 inches. In some embodiments, container 1200 may include a neck member with a diameter between about 3 inches and about 15 inches.

Embodiment 1410 illustrates a container 1200 having a substantially centrally defined opening with a diameter between about 4 inches and about 10 inches. In some embodiments, container 1200 may include a neck member with a diameter between about 4 inches and about 10 inches.

FIG. 15 shows an exemplary embodiment of a container 1200 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 1502, embodiment 1504, and/or embodiment 1506.

Embodiment 1502 illustrates a container 1200 having a substantially centrally defined opening with a diameter between about 5 inches and about 8 inches. In some embodiments, container 1200 may include a neck member with a diameter between about 5 inches and about 8 inches. Embodiment 1504 shows a container 1200 having a substantially centrally defined opening approximately 5 inches in diameter. In some embodiments, container 1200 may include a substantially centrally defined opening approximately 5 inches in diameter.

Embodiment 1506 illustrates a container 1200 having a top that includes one or more locking features configured to engage one or more locking features located on the bottom of a similarly configured container. In some embodiments, container 1200 may include a top 1220 that includes one or more locking features configured to engage one or more locking features located on a bottom 1230 of a similarly configured container 1200. part. The locking member can be configured in a variety of ways. For example, in some embodiments, the top 1220 of the first container 1200 may include a locking member configured in the shape of a bolt insertable into a cavity within the bottom 1230 of the other container 1200 . In some embodiments, such locking members may be configured as dovetail wedges. In some embodiments, such locking features may be configured as a tongue and groove configuration.

FIG. 16 shows an exemplary embodiment of a container 1200 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 1602.

Embodiment 1602 illustrates a container 1200 having a bottom that includes one or more locking features configured to engage one or more locking features located on the top of a similarly configured container. In some embodiments, the container 1200 can include a bottom 1230 that includes one or more locking features configured to engage one or more locking features located on the top 1220 of a similarly configured container 1200 . The locking member can be configured in a variety of ways. For example, in some embodiments, the bottom 1230 of the first container 1200 may include a locking member configured in the shape of a bolt insertable into a cavity within the top 1220 of the other container 1200 . In some embodiments, such locking members may be configured as dovetail wedges. In some embodiments, such locking features may be configured as a tongue and groove configuration.

FIG. 17 shows an exemplary embodiment of a container 1200 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 1702, embodiment 1704, and/or embodiment 1706.

Embodiment 1702 illustrates a container 1200 having one or more recesses protruding into one or more side walls at a location substantially in the middle of the body portion of the container. In some embodiments, container 1200 may include one or more recessed portions 1250 that protrude into one or more side walls at a location substantially in the middle of body portion 1210 of container 1200 . In some embodiments, container 1200 may include one or more recesses 1250 protruding into one or more side walls at a location substantially opposite the location of one or more sealing handles 1240 . In some embodiments, container 1200 may include one or more recesses 1250 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure. In some embodiments, container 1200 may include one or more recesses 1250 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure that a worker may use to assist in lifting container 1200 . In some embodiments, container 1200 may include one or more recesses 1250 that protrude into one or more sidewalls to form recesses 1250 with vertical overhangs.

Embodiment 1704 shows a container 1200 having one or more recesses that protrude into one or more side walls at a location substantially near the top of the container body portion. In some embodiments, container 1200 may include one or more recessed portions 1250 that protrude into one or more side walls at a location substantially near the top of body portion 1210 of container 1200 . In some embodiments, container 1200 may include one or more recesses 1250 protruding into one or more side walls at a location substantially opposite the location of one or more sealing handles 1240 . In some embodiments, container 1200 may include one or more recesses 1250 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure. In some embodiments, container 1200 may include one or more recesses 1250 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure that a worker may use to assist in lifting container 1200 . In some embodiments, container 1200 may include one or more recesses 1250 that protrude into one or more sidewalls to form recesses 1250 with vertical overhangs.

Embodiment 1706 illustrates a container 1200 having one or more recesses that protrude into one or more side walls at a location substantially near the bottom of the container body portion. In some embodiments, container 1200 may include one or more recessed portions 1250 that protrude into one or more side walls at a location substantially proximate to the bottom of body portion 1210 of container 1200 . In some embodiments, container 1200 may include one or more recesses 1250 protruding into one or more side walls at a location substantially opposite the location of one or more sealing handles 1240 . In some embodiments, container 1200 may include one or more recesses 1250 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure. In some embodiments, container 1200 may include one or more recesses 1250 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure that a worker may use to assist in lifting container 1200 . In some embodiments, container 1200 may include one or more recesses 1250 that protrude into one or more sidewalls to form recesses 1250 with vertical overhangs.

FIG. 18 shows an exemplary embodiment of a container 1200 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 1802, embodiment 1804, and/or embodiment 1806.

Embodiment 1802 shows a container 1200 having one or more recesses that protrude into one or more sidewalls at corners formed in the container body portion. In some embodiments, container 1200 may include one or more recessed portions 1250 that protrude into one or more side walls at corners formed in body portion 1210 of container 1200 . In some embodiments, container 1200 may include one or more recesses 1250 protruding into one or more side walls at a location substantially opposite the location of one or more sealing handles 1240 . In some embodiments, container 1200 may include one or more recesses 1250 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure. In some embodiments, container 1200 may include one or more recesses 1250 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure that a worker may use to assist in lifting container 1200 . In some embodiments, container 1200 may include one or more recesses 1250 that protrude into one or more sidewalls to form recesses 1250 with vertical overhangs.

Embodiment 1804 illustrates a container 1200 having one or more recesses that protrude into one or more sidewalls at non-corner portions of the container body portion. In some embodiments, container 1200 may include one or more recesses 1250 that protrude into one or more side walls at non-corner portions of body portion 1210 of container 1200 . In some embodiments, container 1200 may include one or more recesses 1250 protruding into one or more side walls at a location substantially opposite the location of one or more sealing handles 1240 . In some embodiments, container 1200 may include one or more recesses 1250 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure. In some embodiments, container 1200 may include one or more recesses 1250 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure that a worker may use to assist in lifting container 1200 . In some embodiments, container 1200 may include one or more recesses 1250 that protrude into one or more sidewalls to form recesses 1250 with vertical overhangs.

Embodiment 1806 illustrates container 1200 having one or more recesses including vertical overhangs. In some embodiments, container 1200 may include one or more recesses 1250 that include vertical overhangs. Accordingly, in some embodiments, recess 1250 may be configured with a vertical overhang that allows recess 1250 to be used by a worker to hold container 1200 .

19 and subsequent figures illustrate various embodiments of a container 1900 , with respect to the previous embodiment of FIG. 12 with the addition of a lid 1960 and/or with respect to other exemplary embodiments and contexts discussed and described. However, it should be understood that container 1900 may have numerous configurations and/or may be a modified version of FIGS. 12 and/or 19 . Additionally, while various embodiments are shown in the figures, it should be understood that the container 1900 may have configurations other than those shown.

FIG. 20 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a container 1900 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 2002 and/or embodiment 2004.

Embodiment 2002 shows a container 1900 with a lid attached to the container. In some embodiments, container 1900 may include a lid 1960 coupled to container 1900 . Lid 1960 can be attached to container 1900 in a variety of ways. In some embodiments, lid 1960 may be connected to container 1900 by a tether. In some embodiments, lid 1960 may be hinged to container 1900 . In some embodiments, lid 1060 may be connected to container 1900 by a pivot member that allows lid 1960 to rotate laterally away from the opening of container 1900 .

Embodiment 2004 illustrates a container 1900 having a lid configured to operably couple to a neck member and seal a substantially centrally defined opening. In some embodiments, the container 1900 can include a cap 1960 configured to operably couple to the neck and seal the substantially centrally defined opening. In some embodiments, cap 1960 may be threaded so that it screws down onto a threaded neck member and seals the opening in container 1900 . In some embodiments, cap 1960 may include a press fit that presses over the neck piece and seals the opening within container 1900 . In some embodiments, cap 1960 may include a gasket that presses over the neck and seals the opening within container 1900 . Accordingly, lid 1960 may have numerous configurations that allow lid 1960 to seal the opening within container 1900 .

FIG. 21 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a container 1900 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 2102 and/or embodiment 2104.

Embodiment 2102 shows a container 1900 having a cap provided with threads that operably engage with threads of a neck member. In some embodiments, container 1900 may include a cap 1960 provided with threads that operably engage threads of the neck member.

Embodiment 2104 shows a container 1900 having a lid provided with an attachment feature that operably engages with the attachment feature of the neck piece. In some embodiments, container 1900 may include a lid 1960 provided with an attachment feature that operably engages with the attachment feature of the neck piece. The cover 1960 may include many types of attachment components. In some embodiments, cover 1960 may include one or more substantially transverse rods that are inserted into one or more cavities in the neck member. In some embodiments, cover 1960 may include one or more cavities that receive one or more substantially transverse rods that engage the neck member. In some embodiments, cap 1960 may include one or more compression rings that compress over the neck of container 1900 . In some embodiments, lid 1960 may be constructed of a resilient material that stretches over the neck piece on container 1900 . Accordingly, cover 1960 may include many types of attachment components.

FIG. 22 illustrates an operational flow 2200 . Operational flow 2200 includes a closing operation 2210 that involves closing a mold for at least one container around an extruded parison to pinch a portion of the parison together in at least two locations in a portion of the mold that allows the at least At least one handle is formed on a container. In some embodiments, the process may include closing a mold for the at least one container around an extruded parison such that a portion of the parison is kneaded together in at least two locations in a portion of the mold that holds the at least one container At least one handle is formed. In some embodiments, the mold is configured such that when the mold is fully closed the gap left in the mold forming the pinch points at either end of the handle is approximately twice the parison wall thickness. The die can be configured to produce multiple handles with multiple thicknesses at the pinch points on the handle. The wall thickness of the extruded parison can be controlled by the processing of the extruder die. The die opening can be programmed to partially open and close as the molten material is extruded, thereby causing an axial variation in the parison wall thickness. The parison wall thickness can be controlled radially by opening and closing sections of the die differently along its boundaries. In some embodiments, the parison may be a prefabricated blank.

Operational flow 2200 includes injection operation 2220, which involves injecting gas into one or more portions of the parison to form at least one container defined by the mold. In some embodiments, the process may include injecting gas into one or more portions of the parison to form at least one container defined by the mold. In some embodiments, gas may be blown into the parison through one or more blow pins. In some embodiments, one or more blow pins may be inserted into the parison before the mold is closed. In some embodiments, one or more blow pins may be inserted into the parison after the mold is closed. A wide variety of gases can be injected into the parison. In some embodiments, air is injected into the parison. In some embodiments, a gas that is non-reactive with the material making up the parison is injected into the parison.

FIG. 23 illustrates yet another embodiment of the exemplary operational flow 2200 of FIG. 22 . FIG. 23 illustrates an exemplary embodiment in which a closing operation 2210 may include at least one additional operation. Additional operations may include operation 2302, operation 2304, operation 2306, and/or operation 2308.

At operation 2302, operation 2210 may include Error! Reference source not found (error! Reference source not found). In some embodiments, the process may include closing the mold completely. In some embodiments, the mold may be fully closed before gas is injected into the parison. In some embodiments, the mold is configured such that closing the mold on the parison will knead a portion of the parison material that will form the closing handle. In some embodiments, the mold will be configured to knead a portion of the parison that will form the handle so that both ends of the handle are completely filled with parison material. Thus, in some embodiments, when gas is injected into a portion of the mold that will form the handle, a fully closed-ended hollow handle is formed.

At operation 2304, operation 2210 may include partially closing the mold. In some embodiments, the process may include partially closing the mold. In some embodiments, the mold may be partially closed when the gas is injected into the parison. In some embodiments, the mold is configured such that the container is partially formed in the partially closed mold and the mold can then be fully closed to knead the portions of material forming the partial container to form the complete container. For example, a hollow handle having two open ends may initially be formed in a partially closed mold, and then the mold may be closed to pinch the two ends of the handle portion to form a hollow handle closed at both ends.

At operation 2306, operation 2210 may include injecting gas into the parison to form at least one body portion of at least one container defined by the mold. In some embodiments, the process may include injecting gas into the parison to form at least one body portion of at least one container defined by the mold. In some embodiments, gas may be injected into the portion of the parison that will form the body portion of the container. In some embodiments, gas may be injected into the portion of the parison that will form the body portion of the container and not injected into the portion of the parison that will form the handle. In some embodiments, gas may be injected into the portion of the parison that will form the body portion of the container and gas may also be injected into the portion of the parison that will form the handle.

At operation 2308, operation 2210 may include injecting gas into the parison to form at least one handle portion on at least one container defined by the mold. In some embodiments, the process may include injecting gas into the parison to form at least one handle portion on at least one container defined by the mold. In some embodiments, a blow needle may be inserted into a portion of the parison contained in a portion of the mold configured to form a handle on the container. Gas may then be injected into the portion of the parison that will form the handle, thereby forming a hollow handle.

FIG. 24 illustrates an operational flow 2400 . Operational flow 2400 includes a closing operation 2410 that involves closing a mold for at least one container around an extruded parison such that a portion of the parison is pinched together in at least two locations of a mold portion that holds the at least one container At least one handle is formed thereon. In some embodiments, the process may include closing a mold for at least one container around an extruded parison such that a portion of the parison is kneaded together in at least two locations in a mold section that allows at least At least one handle is formed on a container. In some embodiments, the mold is configured such that when the mold is fully closed the gap left in the mold forming the pinch points at either end of the handle is approximately twice the parison wall thickness. The mold may be configured to produce handles having multiple thicknesses at the kneading points on the handle.

Operational flow 2400 includes an injection operation 2420, which involves injecting gas into one or more portions of the parison to form at least one container defined by the mold. In some embodiments, the process may include injecting gas into one or more portions of the parison to form at least one container defined by the mold. In some embodiments, gas may be blown into the parison through one or more blow pins. In some embodiments, one or more blow pins may be inserted into the parison before the mold is closed. In some embodiments, one or more blow pins may be inserted into the parison after the mold is closed. Various types of gases can be injected into the parison. In some embodiments, air is injected into the parison. In some embodiments, a gas that is non-reactive with the material making up the parison is injected into the parison.

Operational flow 2400 includes an inserting operation 2430, which involves inserting at least one blow pin into the parison. In some embodiments, the process can include inserting at least one blow pin into the parison. In some embodiments, the parison may be extruded around a blow pin positioned within the mold. In some embodiments, a parison may be extruded and then a blow pin may be positioned in the parison within the mold. In some embodiments, a blow pin may be inserted into the extruded parison within the open die. In some embodiments, a blow pin may be inserted into the extruded parison within a closed mold.

FIG. 25 illustrates an alternate embodiment of the example operational flow 2400 of FIG. 24 . FIG. 25 illustrates an exemplary embodiment in which the insert operation 2430 may include at least one additional operation. Additional operations may include operation 2502 .

At operation 2502, operation 2430 may include inserting at least one blow pin into the mold and forming at least one parison around the at least one blow pin. In some embodiments, the process can include inserting at least one blow pin into a mold and forming at least one parison around the at least one blow pin. In some embodiments, the parison is formed around the blow pin in the opening mold. In some embodiments, the parison is formed around the blow pin in a closed mold.

FIG. 26 illustrates an operational flow 2600 . Operational flow 2600 includes a closing operation 2610 that involves closing the mold for the at least one container around the extruded parison such that a portion of the parison is pinched together in at least two locations in the mold portion that is in the at least one container At least one handle is formed thereon. In some embodiments, the process may include closing a mold for the at least one container around the extruded parison so that a portion of the At least one handle is formed thereon. In some embodiments, the mold is configured such that when the mold is fully closed the gap left in the mold forming the pinch points at either end of the handle is approximately twice the parison wall thickness. The mold may be configured to produce handles having multiple thicknesses at the kneading points on the handle.

Operational flow 2600 includes an injection operation 2620, which involves injecting gas into one or more portions of the parison to form at least one container defined by the mold. In some embodiments, the process may include injecting gas into one or more portions of the parison to form at least one container defined by the mold. In some embodiments, gas may be blown into the parison through one or more blow pins. In some embodiments, one or more blow pins may be inserted into the parison before the mold is closed. In some embodiments, one or more blow pins may be inserted into the parison after the mold is closed. Various types of gases can be injected into the parison. In some embodiments, air is injected into the parison. In some embodiments, a gas that is non-reactive with the material making up the parison is injected into the parison.

Operation 2600 includes inserting operation 2630, which involves inserting at least one blow needle into one or more portions of a parison mold forming at least one handle on at least one container. In some embodiments, the process may include inserting at least one blow needle into one or more portions of the mold forming at least one handle on at least one container. In some embodiments, a blow needle may be inserted into a parison portion contained within a mold portion configured to form a closed-ended hollow handle. Gas may be injected through a blow needle into the parison contained within the handle portion to form the hollow handle.

FIG. 27 illustrates an alternate embodiment of the example operational flow 2600 of FIG. 26 . FIG. 27 illustrates an exemplary embodiment, wherein the insertion operation 2630 may include at least one additional operation. Additional operations may include operation 2702 .

At operation 2702, operation 2630 may include inserting at least one blow needle into at least a portion of the mold forming at least one handle on at least one container after the mold is fully closed. In some embodiments, the process may include inserting at least one blow needle into at least a portion of the mold forming at least one handle on the at least one container after the mold is fully closed.

FIG. 28 illustrates an operational flow 2800 . Operational flow 2800 includes a closing operation 2810 that involves closing a mold for at least one container around an extruded parison such that a portion of the parison is kneaded together in at least two locations in a mold section that allows at least one At least one handle is formed on the container. In some embodiments, the process may include closing a mold for the at least one container around the extruded parison such that a portion of the parison is kneaded together in at least two locations in the mold section that allows the at least one container At least one handle is formed thereon. In some embodiments, the mold is configured such that when the mold is fully closed the gap left in the mold forming the pinch points at either end of the handle is approximately twice the parison wall thickness. The mold may be configured to produce handles having multiple thicknesses at the kneading points on the handle.

Operational flow 2800 includes an injection operation 2820, which involves injecting gas into one or more portions of the parison to form at least one container defined by the mold. In some embodiments, the process may include injecting gas into one or more portions of the parison to form at least one container defined by the mold. In some embodiments, gas may be blown into the parison through one or more blow pins. In some embodiments, one or more blow pins may be inserted into the parison before the mold is closed. In some embodiments, one or more blow pins may be inserted into the parison after the mold is closed. Various types of gases can be injected into the parison. In some embodiments, air is injected into the parison. In some embodiments, a gas that is non-reactive with the material making up the parison is injected into the parison.

Operational flow 2800 includes cooling operation 2830, which involves Error! Reference source not found (error! Reference source not found). In some embodiments, the process may include cooling the mold. Various methods can be used to cool the mold. For example, in some embodiments, a fluid may be circulated through channels in the mold to cool the mold. In some embodiments, gas may be circulated through channels in the mold to cool the mold. In some embodiments, liquefied gas may be circulated through channels in the mold to cool the mold.

FIG. 29 illustrates an alternate embodiment of the example operational flow 2800 of FIG. 28 . FIG. 29 illustrates an exemplary embodiment, wherein the cooling operation 2830 may include at least one additional operation. Additional operations may include operation 2902, operation 2904, and/or operation 2906.

At operation 2902, operation 2830 may include flowing a fluid through the mold. In some embodiments, the process may include flowing a fluid through the mold. Many types of fluids or combinations of fluids can be used to cool the mold, and these fluids or combinations of fluids are commercially available (eg, Dimplex Thermal Solutions, 2625 Emerald Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49001-4542).

At operation 2904, operation 2830 may include flowing gas through the mold. In some embodiments, the process may include flowing a gas through the mold. Many types of gases and combinations of gases can be used to cool the mold. Examples of these gases include, but are not limited to, freon, carbon dioxide, and the like.

At operation 2906, operation 2830 may include flowing the liquefied gas through the mold. In some embodiments, the process may include flowing a liquefied gas through the mold. Many types of gases and combinations of gases can be used to cool the mold. Examples of these gases include, but are not limited to, liquid oxygen, liquid helium, liquid nitrogen, and the like.

FIG. 30 shows an operational flow 3000 . Operational flow 3000 includes a closing operation 3010 that involves closing a mold for at least one container around an extruded parison such that a portion of the parison is kneaded together in at least two locations in the mold section, the mold sections being in at least one At least one handle is formed on the container. In some embodiments, the process may include closing a mold for the at least one container around the extruded parison such that a portion of the parison is kneaded together in at least two locations in the mold section that enables the at least one container At least one handle is formed thereon. In some embodiments, the mold is configured such that when the mold is fully closed the gap left in the mold forming the pinch points at either end of the handle is approximately twice the parison wall thickness. The mold may be configured to produce handles having multiple thicknesses at the kneading points on the handle.

Operational flow 3000 includes an injection operation 3020, which involves injecting a gas into one or more portions of a parison to form at least one container defined by the mold. In some embodiments, the process may include injecting gas into one or more portions of the parison to form at least one container defined by the mold. In some embodiments, gas may be blown into the parison through one or more blow pins. In some embodiments, one or more blow pins may be inserted into the parison before the mold is closed. In some embodiments, one or more blow pins may be inserted into the parison after the mold is closed. Various types of gases can be injected into the parison. In some embodiments, air is injected into the parison. In some embodiments, a gas that is non-reactive with the material making up the parison is injected into the parison.

Operational flow 3000 includes positioning operation 3030 , which involves positioning at least one insert in a mold, the insert configured to form at least one recess in at least one container formed by the mold. In some embodiments, the process can include positioning at least one insert in the mold, the insert configured to form at least one recess in the at least one container formed by the mold. In some embodiments, the process can include manually positioning at least one insert in the mold, the insert configured to form at least one recess in the at least one container formed by the mold. In some embodiments, the process can include mechanically positioning at least one insert in the mold, the insert configured to form at least one recess in the at least one container formed by the mold.

FIG. 31 illustrates an alternate embodiment of the example operational flow 3000 of FIG. 30 . FIG. 31 illustrates an exemplary embodiment, wherein the locate operation 3030 may include at least one additional operation. Additional operations may include operation 3102, operation 3104, operation 3106, operation 3108, and/or operation 3110.

At operation 3102, operation 3030 may include manually positioning at least one insert in the mold, the insert configured to form at least one recess in the at least one container formed by the mold. In some embodiments, the process can include manually positioning at least one insert in the mold, the insert configured to form at least one recess in the at least one container formed by the mold. For example, one or more inserts may be manually positioned in the bottom of the mold, which may form one or more recesses in the bottom of the container defined by the mold.

At operation 3104, operation 3030 may include mechanically positioning at least one insert in the mold, the insert configured to form at least one recess in the at least one container formed by the mold. In some embodiments, the process can include mechanically positioning at least one insert in the mold, the insert configured to form at least one recess in the at least one container formed by the mold. For example, one or more inserts may be mechanically positioned in the bottom of the mold such that one or more recesses may be formed in the bottom of the container defined by the mold. In some embodiments, the insert can be positioned using hydraulic pressure.

At operation 3106, operation 3030 may include positioning at least one insert in the mold, the insert configured to form at least one recess in at least one sidewall of at least one container formed by the mold. In some embodiments, the process can include positioning at least one insert in a mold, the insert configured to form at least one recess in at least one sidewall of at least one container formed by the mold. For example, one or more inserts may be positioned at the sides of the mold to form one or more recesses in one or more side walls of the container defined by the mold.

At operation 3108, operation 3030 may include positioning at least one insert in the mold, the insert configured to form at least one recess in at least one bottom of at least one container formed by the mold. In some embodiments, the process can include positioning at least one insert in a mold, the insert configured to form at least one recess in at least one bottom of at least one container formed by the mold. For example, one or more inserts may be positioned in the bottom of the mold to form one or more recesses in the bottom of the container defined by the mold.

At operation 3110 , operation 3030 may include positioning at least one insert in the mold, the insert configured to form at least one recess in at least one top of at least one container formed by the mold. In some embodiments, the process can include positioning at least one insert in the mold, the insert configured to form at least one recess in at least one top of at least one container formed by the mold. For example, one or more inserts may be positioned at the top of the mold, which forms one or more recesses in the top 1220 of the container defined by the mold.

FIG. 32A shows a container 3200 . Container 3200 includes a body portion 3202 having at least one sidewall 3204 . The container 3200 also includes a top 3206 that is operatively connected to the body portion 3202 and includes a shoulder 3208 that includes a substantially centrally defined opening 3210 that defines the opening and a neck member 3212 3210 Boundary. The container 3200 also includes a bottom 3214 that is operably connected to the body portion 3202 and includes a substantially centrally defined recessed portion 3220 and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion 3222 (not shown). The container 3200 also includes one or more sealing handles 3216 operatively connected to the container 3200 . Container 3200 also includes one or more recesses 3218 (not shown) that protrude into one or more side walls of body portion 3202 .

FIG. 32B shows a container 3200 . Container 3200 includes a body portion 3202 having at least one sidewall 3204 . The container 3200 also includes a top 3206 that is operatively connected to the body portion 3202 and includes a shoulder 3208 that includes a substantially centrally defined opening 3210 that defines the opening and a neck member 3212 3210 Boundary. The container 3200 also includes a bottom 3214 that is operably connected to the body portion 3202 and includes a substantially centrally defined recessed portion 3220 and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion 3222 (not shown). The container 3200 also includes one or more sealing handles 3216 operatively connected to the container 3200 . Container 3200 also includes one or more recesses 3218 that protrude into one or more sidewalls of body portion 3202 .

FIG. 32C shows container 3200 . Container 3200 includes a body portion 3202 having at least one sidewall 3204 . The container 3200 also includes a top 3206 that is operatively connected to the body portion 3202 and includes a shoulder 3208 that includes a substantially centrally defined opening 3210 that defines the opening and a neck member 3212 3210 Boundary. The container 3200 also includes a bottom 3214 that is operably connected to the body portion 3202 and includes a substantially centrally defined recessed portion 3220 and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion 3222 (not shown). The container 3200 also includes one or more sealing handles 3216 operatively connected to the container 3200 . Container 3200 also includes one or more recesses 3218 that protrude into one or more sidewalls of body portion 3202 .

FIG. 32D shows container 3200 . Container 3200 includes a body portion 3202 having at least one sidewall 3204 . The container 3200 also includes a top 3206 that is operatively connected to the body portion 3202 and includes a shoulder 3208 that includes a substantially centrally defined opening 3210 that defines the opening and a neck member 3212 3210 Boundary. The container 3200 also includes a bottom 3214 that is operably connected to the body portion 3202 and includes a substantially centrally defined recessed portion 3220 and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion 3222 (not shown). The container 3200 also includes one or more sealing handles 3216 operatively connected to the container 3200 . Container 3200 also includes one or more recesses 3218 that protrude into one or more sidewalls of body portion 3202 .

Figure 32E shows two containers 3200 stacked on top of each other. Container 3200 includes a body portion 3202 having at least one sidewall 3204 . The container 3200 also includes a top 3206 that is operatively connected to the body portion 3202 and includes a shoulder 3208 that includes a substantially centrally defined opening 3210 that defines the opening and a neck member 3212 3210 Boundary. Container 3200 also includes a bottom 3214 operably connected to body portion 3202 and includes a substantially centrally defined recessed portion 3220 and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion 3222 . The container 3200 also includes one or more sealing handles 3216 operatively connected to the container 3200 . Container 3200 also includes one or more recesses 3218 that protrude into one or more sidewalls of body portion 3202 .

FIG. 33A shows container 3300 . Container 3300 includes a substantially circular body portion 3302 having at least one sidewall 3304 . The container 3300 also includes a top 3306 that is operatively connected to the body portion 3302 and that includes a shoulder 3308 that includes a substantially centrally defined opening 3310 that defines an opening. 3310 Boundary. Container 3300 also includes a bottom 3314 operably connected to body portion 3302 and includes a substantially centrally defined recessed portion 3320 (not shown) and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion 3322 (not shown). The container 3300 also includes one or more sealing handles 3316 operatively connected to the container 3300 . Container 3300 also includes one or more recesses 3318 that protrude into one or more side walls of body portion 3302 .

FIG. 33B shows container 3300 . Container 3300 includes a substantially circular body portion 3302 having at least one sidewall 3304 . The container 3300 also includes a top 3306 that is operatively connected to the body portion 3302 and that includes a shoulder 3308 that includes a substantially centrally defined opening 3310 that defines an opening. 3310 Boundary. Container 3300 also includes a bottom 3314 operably connected to body portion 3302 and includes a substantially centrally defined recessed portion 3320 and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion 3322 . The container 3300 also includes one or more sealing handles 3316 operatively connected to the container 3300 . Container 3300 also includes one or more recesses 3318 that protrude into one or more side walls of body portion 3302 .

The foregoing detailed description has set forth various embodiments of apparatuses and/or processes through the use of block diagrams, flowcharts, and/or examples. Where these block diagrams, flowcharts and/or examples contain one or more functions and/or operations, those skilled in the art should understand that each function and/or operation in these block diagrams, flowcharts and/or examples Can be realized by a wide range of hardware, software, firmware or virtually any combination thereof, individually and/or jointly. In one embodiment, several portions of the subject matter described herein may be implemented via Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), digital signal processors (DSPs), or other integrated formats. However, those skilled in the art will understand that some aspects of the embodiments disclosed herein may be equivalent (in whole or in part) in an integrated circuit as one or more computer programs running on one or more computers (such as as one or more programs running on one or more computer systems), as one or more programs running on one or more processors (for example, as one or more Programs), as firmware, or in fact as any combination thereof, and designing circuits and/or writing codes for the software and/or firmware is easily done by those skilled in the art with reference to this disclosure. Additionally, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the mechanisms of the subject matter described herein can be distributed as a program product in a variety of forms, and that the illustrative embodiments of the subject matter described herein apply regardless of the specifics of the signal-bearing medium actually used to perform the distribution. What is the type. Examples of signal bearing media include, but are not limited to, the following: media in recordable form, such as floppy disks, hard drives, compact disks (CDs), digital video disks (DVDs), digital tapes, computer memory, and the like; and transmission-type media, For example, digital and/or analog communication media (eg, fiber optic cables, waveguides, wired communication links, wireless communication links (eg, transmitters, receivers, sending logic, receiving logic, etc.), etc.).

In a general sense, those skilled in the art will recognize that the various embodiments described herein can be implemented individually and/or in combination by various electromechanical systems having a wide range of electrical components, such as hardware , software, firmware, and/or virtually any combination thereof; and a wide range of components that can impart mechanical force or motion, such as rigid bodies, elastomeric or torsion bodies, hydraulic mechanisms, electromechanical actuation devices, and/or virtually any other random combination. Consequently, "electromechanical systems" as used herein includes, but is not limited to, electrical circuits operably coupled to transducers (e.g., actuators, motors, piezoelectric crystals, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), etc.), having at least one discrete A circuit of circuits, a circuit having at least one integrated circuit, a circuit having at least one application-specific integrated circuit, constitutes a general-purpose computing device configured by a computer program (such as a general-purpose computer configured by a computer program that at least partially implements the process and/or apparatus, or a microprocessor configured by a computer program that at least partially implements the processes and/or apparatus described herein, circuitry that constitutes a memory device (e.g., many forms of memory (e.g., random access memory) access memory, flash memory, read-only memory, etc.)), circuits constituting communication equipment (such as modems, communication switches, optoelectronic equipment, etc.) and/or any non-electrical analogues associated therewith, such as optical or other similar ( such as graphite-based circuits).

Generally speaking, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the various aspects described herein, which may be implemented individually and/or in combination by a wide range of hardware, software, firmware, and/or combinations thereof, may be considered to be implemented by various types of "Circuit" composition. Consequently, "circuitry" as used herein includes, but is not limited to, a circuit having at least one discrete circuit, a circuit having at least one integrated circuit, a circuit having at least one application-specific integrated circuit, a circuit comprising a general-purpose computing device configured by a computer program (such as A general-purpose computer configured by a computer program that at least partially implements the processes and/or devices described herein, or a microprocessor configured by a computer program that at least partially implements the processes and/or devices described herein devices), circuits forming memory devices such as many forms of memory such as random access memory, flash memory, read-only memory, etc., and/or circuits forming communication devices such as modems, communication switches, optoelectronic devices, etc. . Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the subject matter described herein can be implemented in analog or digital fashion, or some combination thereof.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that at least some of the devices and/or processes described herein may be integrated into an image processing system. Those skilled in the art will understand that a typical image processing system generally includes one or more of the following: a system unit housing, a video display device, memory such as volatile or non-volatile memory, memory such as a microprocessor or digital A processor such as a signal processor, a computing entity such as an operating system, drivers, applications, one or more interactive devices (e.g. touch pads, touch screens, antennas, etc.), a control system including feedback loops and controlling motors ( eg feedback for sensing lens position and/or velocity; control motors for moving/deforming the lens to provide the desired focus). The image processing system may be implemented using suitable commercially available components, such as those typically found in digital still systems and/or digital motion systems.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that at least a portion of the devices and/or processes described herein can be integrated into a data processing system. Those skilled in the art will recognize that data processing systems typically include one or more of the following: a system unit housing, a video display device, memory such as volatile or nonvolatile memory, memory such as a microprocessor or digital Processors such as signal processors, computing entities such as operating systems, drivers, graphical user interfaces and applications, one or more interactive devices (such as touch pads, touch screens, antennas, etc.), and/or include feedback loops and control systems that control motors (eg, for sensing position and/or feedback for velocity; controlling motors for moving and/or adjusting components and/or quantities). A data processing system may be implemented utilizing suitable commercially available components, such as those typically found in data computing/communication and/or network computing/communication systems.

All aforementioned U.S. patents, U.S. patent application publications, U.S. patent applications, foreign patents, foreign patent applications, and non-patent publications cited in this specification and/or listed in any Application Data Sheet are hereby incorporated by reference to the extent not conflicts with this application.

Those skilled in the art will recognize that the components (eg, operations), devices, objects and discussions accompanying them disclosed herein are used as examples for conceptual clarity and that many configuration modifications are contemplated. Consequently, as used herein, special case statements and accompanying discussion are intended to represent their more general classes. In general, use of any particular instance is intended to denote its class, and specific components (eg, operations), devices, and objects not included should not be considered limiting.

For virtually any use of plural and/or singular terms herein, one skilled in the art can switch from plural to singular and/or from singular to plural as desired depending on the context and/or application. For clarity, many singular/plural transformations are not explicitly stated here.

The herein described subject matter sometimes illustrates different components contained within, or connected to, different other components. It is to be understood that these described architectures are exemplary only, and that in fact many other architectures can be implemented which achieve the same functionality. In a conceptual sense, any arrangement of components to achieve the same functionality is effectively "combined" to achieve the desired functionality. Hence, any two components herein combined to achieve a particular functionality can be seen as "combined with" each other to achieve the required functionality, regardless of architectures or intermediary components. Likewise, any two components so combined may also be considered "operably connected" or "operably coupled" to each other to achieve the required functionality, and any two components capable of being so combined may also be considered "operably coupled" to each other. Operably coupled" to achieve the required functionality. Specific examples of operable coupling include, but are not limited to, physically mateable and/or physically interactable components, and/or wirelessly interactable, and/or wirelessly interactable components, and/or logically interactable, and/or logically interactable components.

In some cases, one or more components may be referred to herein as being "configured to", "configured by", "configurable to", "operable/acting to", "adjusted/adjustable" , "capable of", "adaptable/adaptable to" and so on. Those skilled in the art will recognize that these terms ("eg, configurable to") can generally encompass active state components and/or passive state components and/or armed state components, unless the context dictates otherwise.

While particular aspects of the present subject matter described herein have been shown and described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that, based on the teachings herein, that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the subject matter described herein and its broader aspects, and Accordingly, the appended claims embrace within their scope all such changes and modifications as fall within the true spirit and scope of the subject matter described herein. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that terms used herein in general, and in particular in the appended claims (such as the text of the appended claims), are generally intended to be "open-ended" terms (such as The term "comprising" should be interpreted as "including but not limited to", the term "having" should be interpreted as "having at least", the term "comprising" should be interpreted as "including but not limited to", etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if a claim recitation is intended to introduce a specific number thereof, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and no such intent exists without such recitation. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory terms "at least one" and "one or more" to introduce claim recitations. However, use of these terms should not be construed as implying that introduction of claim recitations by the indefinite articles "a" or "an" limits any particular claim containing such introductions to claim recitations to include only one such Recited claims, even when the same claim includes the introductory terms "one or more" or "at least one" and an indefinite article such as "a" or "an" (e.g. "a" and/or "an" generally should be construed to mean "at least one" or "one or more"); the same is true for the use of the definite article to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of citations is explicitly recited in the introduced claims, those skilled in the art will understand that such a citation should generally be interpreted to mean at least the number of citations (e.g., simply citing "two citations" and Without other modifications, generally means at least two citations or two or more citations). Furthermore, where conventional analogous expressions to "at least one of A, B, and C, etc." are used, generally, such constructions are intended to convey the conventional meaning that would be understood by those skilled in the art (eg, "has A system of at least one of A, B, and C" will include, but is not limited to, the following systems: A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B and C together etc.). In those cases where the traditional analogy to "at least one of A, B, or C, etc." is used, generally, such constructions are intended to convey the conventional meaning that would be understood by those skilled in the art (e.g., "having A, A system of at least one of B or C" will include, but not be limited to, the following systems: A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together etc). It will be further understood by those skilled in the art that optional words and/or words giving two or more alternative terms (whether in the specification, claims, or drawings) should generally be understood to include either of those terms. 1. The possibility of any or all of these terms, unless the context specifies otherwise. For example, the word "A or B" will generally be read to include the possibilities of "A" or "B" or "A and B."

With regard to the appended claims, those skilled in the art will appreciate that operations recited herein may generally be performed in any order. Additionally, although operational flows appear in a certain order, it should be understood that the various operations may be performed in an order different from that shown, or may be performed concurrently. Examples of such alternate sequences may include overlapping, interleaved, interrupted, reordered, incremental, preliminary, complementary, simultaneous, reversed, or other variant sequences unless the context dictates otherwise. Furthermore, terms like "responsive to," "in conjunction with," or other past tense adjectives are generally not intended to exclude these variations unless the context dictates otherwise.

Aspects of the subject matter described herein are set forth in the following numbered clauses.

1. In some embodiments, a container comprising: a body portion including one or more side walls; a top portion operably connected to the body portion and comprising a shoulder comprising a substantially centrally defined an opening, the neck member delimiting the opening; a base portion operatively connected to the body portion and comprising a substantially centrally defined recess and a substantially continuous non-recess; one or more sealed handles, It is operably connected to the container; and one or more recesses protrude into one or more side walls of the body portion.

2. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein the body portion including the one or more side walls includes a body portion having a substantially circular shape.

3. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein the body portion including the one or more side walls includes a body portion having a substantially triangular shape.

4. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein the body portion including the one or more side walls includes a body portion having a substantially rectangular shape.

5. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein the body portion including the one or more side walls includes a body portion having a substantially square shape.

6. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein the body portion including the one or more side walls includes a body portion having graduated marks.

7. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein the body portion including one or more side walls includes a body portion having two or more side walls.

8. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein the body portion comprising one or more side walls comprises a body portion having two or more side walls separated by a vacuum.

9. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein the body portion comprising one or more side walls comprises a body portion having two or more side walls comprising two or more side walls Interlayer between one or more side walls.

10. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein the body portion comprising one or more side walls comprises a body portion having two or more side walls, the two or more side walls comprising One or more phase change materials between one or more sidewalls.

11. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein the top portion of the neck member operably connected to the body portion and comprising a shoulder comprising a substantially centrally defined opening and a neck member delimiting said opening comprises one or more appendages. Connect parts to neck parts.

12. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein a top portion operably connected to the body portion and comprising a shoulder comprising a substantially centrally defined opening and a neck member bounding said opening comprises a threaded neck pieces.

13. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein a top portion operably connected to the body portion and comprising a shoulder comprising a substantially centrally defined opening and a neck member bounding said opening comprises a lateral attachment member neck parts.

14. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein a top portion operatively connected to the body portion and comprising a shoulder comprising a substantially centrally defined opening and a neck member bounding the opening comprises a top portion configured to operatively The neck part of the cover to be bonded.

15. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein a top portion operatively connected to the body portion and comprising a shoulder comprising a substantially centrally defined opening and a neck member bounding the opening comprises a top portion configured to operatively Combined with the neck part of the funnel.

16. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein the top portion of the neck member operatively connected to the body portion and comprising a shoulder comprising a substantially centrally defined opening and defining the boundary of the opening comprises a diameter between about 2 inches and Approximately 20 inches between the substantially centered openings.

17. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein the top portion of the neck member operatively connected to the body portion and comprising a shoulder comprising a substantially centrally defined opening and defining the boundary of the opening comprises a diameter between about 3 inches and Approximately 15 inches between the substantially centered openings.

18. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein the top portion of the neck member operatively connected to the body portion and comprising a shoulder comprising a substantially centrally defined opening and defining the boundary of the opening comprises a diameter between about 4 inches and Approximately 10 inches between the substantially centered openings.

19. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein the top portion of the neck member operatively connected to the body portion and comprising a shoulder comprising a substantially centrally defined opening and defining the boundary of the opening comprises a diameter between about 5 inches and Approximately 8 inches between the substantially centered openings.

20. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein the top portion of the neck member operatively connected to the body portion and comprising a shoulder comprising a substantially centrally defined opening and defining the boundary of said opening comprises a substantially 5 inch diameter. Center the opening defined.

21. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein a top portion operatively connected to the body portion and comprising a shoulder comprising a substantially centrally defined opening and a neck member bounding said opening comprises one or more locking The top of a component configured to engage one or more locking components on the bottom of a similarly configured container.

22. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein a bottom operably connected to the body portion and comprising a substantially centrally defined recess and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion comprises a bottom having a recess, the recess The inlet is configured to receive a neck member attached to a lid of a similarly configured lower container such that the non-recessed portion of the bottom of the top container substantially continuously contacts the shoulder of the lower container.

23. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein the base operably connected to the body portion and comprising a substantially centrally defined recess and a substantially continuous non-recess comprises a base having one or more locking features, The locking features are configured to engage one or more locking features located on top of a similarly configured container.

24. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein the one or more seal handles operatively connected to the container comprise one end operatively connected to the shoulder region of the container and the other end operatively connected to the side wall of the container One or more sealed handles.

25. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein the one or more seal handles operatively connected to the container comprise one end operatively connected to the shoulder region of the container and the other end operatively connected to the side wall of the container One or more sealed handles, the sealed handles are located above the recessed portion protruding into the body portion.

26. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein the one or more seal handles operatively connected to the container comprise one end operatively connected to the shoulder region of the container and the other end operatively connected to the side wall of the container One or more sealing handles are located above the recess and are configured such that the sealing handles substantially maintain the contours of the container.

27. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein the one or more seal handles operatively connected to the container include a handle with one end operatively connected to the side wall of the container and the other end operatively connected to the side wall of the container. One or more sealed handles are located over the recess.

28. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein the one or more seal handles operatively connected to the container include a handle with one end operatively connected to a side wall of the container and the other end operatively connected to the side wall of the container. One or more sealing handles are positioned over the recess and are configured such that the sealing handles substantially maintain the contours of the container.

29. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein the one or more recesses protruding into the one or more side walls of the body portion include a recess protruding into the one or more side walls at a position substantially in the middle of the body portion of the container. one or more recesses.

30. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein the one or more recesses protruding into the one or more side walls of the body portion include protruding into the one or more side walls at a location substantially near the top of the body portion of the container one or more recesses of .

31. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein the one or more recesses protruding into the one or more side walls of the body portion include protruding into the one or more side walls at a location substantially near the bottom of the body portion of the container. One or more recesses in a wall.

32. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein the one or more recesses protruding into the one or more side walls of the body portion include a recess protruding into the one or more side walls at a corner formed in the container body portion. or multiple recesses.

33. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein the one or more recesses protruding into the one or more side walls of the body portion include a recess protruding into the one or more side walls at a non-corner portion within the container body portion. or multiple recesses.

34. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein the one or more recesses protruding into one or more side walls of the body portion are included in a position substantially opposite to the location of the at least one handle operatively connected to the body portion. One or more recesses are positioned protruding into one or more side walls of the body portion.

35. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein the one or more recesses protruding into the one or more side walls of the body portion include protruding in the vicinity of one or more sealing handles operatively connected to the container One or more recesses of one or more side walls of the body portion.

36. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein the one or more recesses protruding into the one or more side walls of the body portion comprise one or more recesses having a vertical overhang.

37. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein the container is constructed of one or more of the following materials: polymeric material, metal, ceramic, fabric, glass, paper, and substantially any combination thereof.

38. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1 above, wherein the container further comprises a cap configured to operatively engage the neck member.

39. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 38 above, wherein the container further comprises a lid attached to the container.

40. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 38 above, wherein the cap configured to operably engage the neck comprises: a cap configured to operatively engage the neck and seal the substantially centrally defined opening.

41. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 38 above, wherein the cap configured to operably engage a neck member comprises: a cap provided with threads that operably engage threads of the neck member.

42. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 38 above, wherein the lid configured to operatively engage the neck comprises: a lid equipped with an attachment member operably attached to the neck Connect the parts together.

43. Some embodiments include a container comprising: a body portion including one or more substantially rectangular sidewalls; a top operatively connected to the body portion and including a shoulder containing a substantially centrally defined opening and to the a threaded neck member bounded by the substantially centrally defined opening; a bottom portion comprising a recess configured to receive a neck member attached to a lid of a similarly configured lower container such that The non-recessed portion of the bottom of the top container substantially continuously contacts the shoulder of the lower container; one or more sealed handles, one end of which is operatively connected to the shoulder area of the container and the other end is operatively connected to at least one of the containers side walls, wherein the sealing handle is positioned adjacent to a recess protruding into at least one of the side walls of the body portion and the sealing handle is configured such that it substantially maintains the contour of the container; The substantially opposite location of the sealing handle protrudes into the one or more recesses of the one or more side walls of the body portion.

44. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 43 above, wherein the body portion having one or more substantially rectangular side walls includes a body portion having graduated marks.

45. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 43 above, wherein the body portion having one or more substantially rectangular side walls includes a body portion having two or more side walls.

46. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 43 above, wherein the body portion having one or more substantially rectangular side walls comprises a body portion having two or more side walls separated by a vacuum.

47. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 43 above, wherein the body portion having one or more substantially rectangular side walls includes a body portion having two or more side walls, the two or more side walls A spacer is included between the two or more side walls.

48. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 43 above, wherein the body portion having one or more substantially rectangular side walls includes a body portion having two or more side walls, the two or more side walls One or more phase change materials are included between the two or more sidewalls.

49. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 43 above, wherein the top portion is operably connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder portion comprising a substantially centrally defined opening and a threaded neck member bounding the substantially centrally defined opening A neck member configured to be operably coupled to the cap is included.

50. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 43 above, wherein it is operably connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder portion comprising a substantially centrally defined opening and a top portion of a threaded neck member bounding the substantially centrally defined opening A neck member configured to be operably coupled to the funnel is included.

51. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 43 above, wherein it is operably connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder comprising a substantially centrally defined opening and a top portion of a threaded neck member bounding the substantially centrally defined opening A substantially centrally defined opening having a diameter between about 2 inches and about 20 inches is included.

52. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 43 above, wherein the top portion is operably connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder portion comprising a substantially centrally defined opening and a threaded neck member bounding the substantially centrally defined opening A substantially centrally defined opening having a diameter between about 3 inches and about 15 inches is included.

53. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 43 above, wherein it is operably connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder comprising a substantially centrally defined opening and a top portion of a threaded neck member bounding the substantially centrally defined opening A substantially centrally defined opening having a diameter between about 4 inches and about 10 inches is included.

54. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 43 above, wherein it is operably connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder portion comprising a substantially centrally defined opening and a top portion of a threaded neck member bounding the substantially centrally defined opening A substantially centrally defined opening having a diameter between about 5 inches and about 8 inches is included.

55. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 43 above, wherein it is operably connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder portion comprising a substantially centrally defined opening and a top portion of a threaded neck member bounding the substantially centrally defined opening A substantially centrally defined opening approximately 5 inches in diameter is included.

56. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 43 above, wherein it is operatively connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder portion comprising a substantially centrally defined opening and a top portion of a threaded neck member bounding the substantially centrally defined opening A top having one or more locking features configured to engage one or more locking features on the bottom of a similarly configured container is included.

57. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 43 above, wherein the bottom comprising the recess configured to receive the neck comprises a bottom having one or more locking features configured to engage One or more locking members located on top of a similarly configured container, the neck member being attached to the lid of a similarly configured lower container such that the non-recessed portion of the bottom of the top container substantially continuously contacts the shoulder of the lower container department.

58. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 43 above, wherein the one or more recesses protruding into the one or more side walls of the body portion are substantially opposite the location of the one or more sealing handles operatively connected to the container. The entry portion includes one or more recesses protruding into the one or more side walls at a substantially midway position of the container body portion.

59. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 43 above, wherein the one or more recesses protruding into the one or more side walls of the body portion are at a location substantially opposite to the location of the one or more sealing handles operatively connected to the container. The inlet portion includes one or more recesses protruding into the one or more side walls at a location substantially proximate the top of the container body portion.

60. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 43 above, wherein the one or more recesses protruding into the one or more side walls of the body portion are substantially opposite the location of the one or more sealing handles operatively connected to the container. The access portion includes one or more recesses protruding into the one or more side walls at a location substantially proximate to the bottom of the container body portion.

61. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 43 above, wherein the one or more recesses protruding into the one or more side walls of the body portion are substantially opposite the location of the one or more sealing handles operatively connected to the container. The entry portion includes one or more recesses protruding into the one or more side walls at corners formed in the container body portion.

62. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 43 above, wherein the one or more recesses protruding into the one or more side walls of the body portion are substantially opposite the location of the one or more sealing handles operatively connected to the container. The entry portion includes one or more recesses protruding into the one or more side walls at non-corners of the container body portion.

63. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 43 above, wherein the one or more recesses protruding into the one or more side walls of the body portion are substantially opposite the location of the one or more sealing handles operatively connected to the container. The entry portion includes one or more recesses with vertical overhangs.

64. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 43 above, wherein the container is constructed of one or more of the following materials: polymeric material, metal, ceramic, fabric, glass, paper, and substantially any combination thereof.

65. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 43 above, wherein the container further comprises: a cap configured to operatively engage the neck member.

66. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 65 above, wherein the cap configured to operatively engage the neck member comprises a cap attached to the container.

67. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 65 above, wherein the cap configured to operably engage the neck comprises a cap configured to operatively engage the neck and seal the substantially centrally defined opening.

68. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 65 above, wherein the cap configured to operatively engage the neck member comprises a cap provided with threads that operatively engage the threads of the neck member.

69. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 65 above, wherein the cap configured to operably engage with the neck member comprises a cap provided with an attachment member that operably engages with an attachment member of the neck member.

70. In some embodiments, a process comprising: closing a mold for at least one container around an extruded parison such that a portion of the parison is in at least two of the mold portions forming at least one handle on the at least one container locations are kneaded together; and gas is injected into one or more portions of the parison to form at least one container defined by the mold.

71. The process of paragraph 70, wherein the mold for the at least one container is closed around the extruded parison such that a portion of the parison is in at least two locations in the portion of the mold forming at least one handle on the at least one container Kneading together includes closing the mold completely.

72. The process of paragraph 70, wherein the mold for the at least one container is closed around the extruded parison so that a portion of the parison is in at least two locations in the portion of the mold that forms the at least one handle on the at least one container Kneading together includes partially closing the mold.

73. The process of paragraph 70, wherein injecting gas into one or more portions of the parison to form at least one container defined by the mold comprises injecting gas into the parison to form at least one body of the at least one container defined by the mold department.

74. The process of paragraph 70, wherein injecting gas into one or more portions of the parison to form at least one container defined by the mold comprises injecting gas into the parison to form at least one on the at least one container defined by the mold handle part.

75. The process of paragraph 70, wherein the process further comprises inserting at least one blow pin into the parison.

76. The process of paragraph 75, wherein inserting at least one blow pin into the parison includes inserting at least one blow pin into the mold and forming at least one parison around the at least one blow pin.

77. The process of paragraph 70, further comprising inserting at least one blow needle into one or more portions of the mold forming the at least one handle on the at least one container.

78. The process according to 77, wherein inserting at least one blow needle into one or more parts of the mold forming at least one handle on the at least one container comprises inserting at least one blow needle into at least one handle after the mold is fully closed. At least a portion of a mold forming at least one handle on the container.

79. The process of paragraph 70, further comprising cooling the mold.

80. The process of paragraph 79, wherein cooling the mold includes flowing a fluid through the mold.

81. The process of paragraph 79, wherein cooling the mold includes flowing a gas through the mold.

82. The process of paragraph 79, wherein cooling the mold includes flowing a liquefied gas through the mold.

83. The process of paragraph 70, further comprising positioning within the mold at least one insert configured to form at least one recess in at least one container formed by the mold.

84. The process of paragraph 83, wherein positioning within the mold at least one insert configured to form at least one recess in at least one container formed by the mold comprises manually positioning within the mold configured to At least one insert forming at least one recess within at least one container formed by the mould.

85. The process of paragraph 83, wherein positioning within the mold at least one insert configured to form at least one recess in at least one container formed by the mold comprises mechanically positioning within the mold configured to At least one insert forming at least one recess within at least one container formed by the mould.

86. The process of paragraph 83, wherein positioning within the mold at least one insert configured to form at least one recess in at least one container formed by the mold comprises positioning within the mold configured to form at least one recess in the at least one container formed by the mold The mold forms at least one insert forming at least one recess in at least one sidewall within at least one container.

87. The process of paragraph 83, wherein positioning within the mold at least one insert configured to form at least one recess in at least one container formed by the mold comprises positioning within the mold configured to form at least one recess in the at least one container formed by the mold The mold forms at least one insert forming at least one recess in at least one bottom of at least one container.

88. The process of paragraph 83, wherein positioning within the mold at least one insert configured to form at least one recess in at least one container formed by the mold comprises positioning within the mold configured to form at least one recess in the at least one container formed by the mold The mold forms at least one insert forming at least one recess in at least one top of at least one container.

Claims (28)

1. a container, it comprises:

Body, it comprises one or more sidewall;

Top, it can operatively be connected to described body and comprise the neck member on the shoulder comprising the opening defined substantially between two parties and the border limiting described opening;

Bottom, it can operatively be connected to described body and comprise the non-recess portion of recess and the basic continous defined substantially between two parties;

One or more sealing handle, it can operatively be connected to described container; And

Charge into one or more recess of one or more sidewalls of described body;

There is the body of basic rectangular shape.

2. container as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the described body comprising one or more sidewall comprises:

There is the body of basic square shape;

Comprise the body of two or more sidewalls, between two or more sidewalls described, there is interlayer.

3. container as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the described body comprising one or more sidewall comprises:

Comprise the body of two or more sidewalls, between two or more sidewalls described, there is one or more phase-change materials.

4. container as claimed in claim 1, wherein, can operatively be connected to described body and the described top comprising the neck member on the shoulder comprising the opening defined substantially between two parties and the border limiting described opening comprises:

If threaded neck member.

5. container as claimed in claim 1, wherein, can operatively be connected to described body and the described top comprising the neck member on the shoulder comprising the opening defined substantially between two parties and the border limiting described opening comprises:

The opening that substantially between two parties define of diameter between about 5 inches and about 8 inches.

6. container as claimed in claim 1, wherein, can operatively be connected to described body and the described bottom comprising the non-recess portion of recess and the basic continous defined substantially between two parties comprises:

Comprise the bottom of recess, described recess is configured to receive the described neck member of the lid of the bottom container being attached to similar configuration to contact the shoulder of described bottom container with making the non-recess portion basic continous of the described bottom of top container.

7. container as claimed in claim 1, wherein, described one or more sealing handles that operatively can be connected to described container comprise:

One end operatively can be connected to the shoulder district of described container and the other end operatively can be connected to one or more sealing handles of the sidewall of described container.

8. container as claimed in claim 1, wherein, described one or more sealing handles that operatively can be connected to described container comprise:

One end operatively can be connected to the shoulder district of described container and the other end operatively can be connected to one or more sealing handles of the sidewall of described container, wherein said sealing handle be positioned at charge into described body recess on.

9. container as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the described one or more recess charged in described one or more sidewall of described body comprises:

One or more recess of described one or more sidewall are charged in the position of the basic centre of the body of described container.

10. container as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the described one or more recess charged in described one or more sidewall of described body comprises:

Corner in the body being formed at described container protrudes into the one or more recess in described one or more sidewall.

11. containers as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the described one or more recess charged in described one or more sidewall of described body comprises:

The one or more recess in described one or more sidewall of described body are charged in the position substantially relative with the position that operatively can be connected at least one handle of body.

12. containers as claimed in claim 1, also comprise:

Be configured to the lid that can operatively be combined with described neck member.

13. containers as claimed in claim 12, wherein, the described lid being configured to operatively to be combined with described neck member comprises:

Be connected to the lid of described container.

14. containers as claimed in claim 12, wherein, the described lid being configured to operatively to be combined with described neck member comprises:

Be furnished with can operatively with the lid of the screw thread be screwed of neck member.

15. 1 kinds of containers, it comprises:

Body, it has one or more sidewalls of basic rectangular shaped;

Top, it can operatively be connected to described body and comprise the shoulder that comprises the opening defined substantially between two parties and the threaded neck part to the described limited opening border defined substantially between two parties;

Bottom, it comprises recess, and described recess is configured to receive the neck member of the lid of the bottom container being attached to similar configuration to contact the shoulder of described bottom container with making the non-recess portion basic continous of the described bottom of top container;

One or more sealing handle, its one end operatively can be connected at least one sidewall that the shoulder district of described container and the other end operatively can be connected to described container, near the recess that wherein said sealing handle is positioned at least one sidewall protruding into described body and described sealing handle be configured to make described sealing handle substantially keep the profile of container; And

One or more recess of described one or more sidewall of described body are charged in the position substantially relative with the position of described one or more sealing handles that operatively can be connected to described container.

16. containers as claimed in claim 15, wherein, described in there are one or more sidewalls of basic rectangular shaped described body comprise:

There is the body of two or more sidewalls, between two or more sidewalls described, comprise one or more phase-change materials.

17. containers as claimed in claim 15, wherein, can operatively be connected to described body and comprise the shoulder that comprises the opening defined substantially between two parties and comprise the described top of the threaded neck part on the described limited opening border defined substantially between two parties:

The opening that substantially between two parties define of diameter between about 5 inches and about 8 inches.

18. containers as claimed in claim 15, wherein, the described one or more recess charging into described one or more sidewall of described body in the position substantially relative with the position of described one or more sealing handles that operatively can be connected to described container comprises:

One or more recess of described one or more sidewall are charged in the position of the basic centre of the described body of described container.

19. containers as claimed in claim 15, wherein, the described one or more recess charging into described one or more sidewall of described body in the position substantially relative with the position of described one or more sealing handles that operatively can be connected to described container comprises:

Corner in the described body being formed at described container charges into one or more recess of described one or more sidewall.

20. containers as claimed in claim 15, also comprise:

Be configured to the lid that can operatively be combined with neck member.

21. containers as claimed in claim 20, wherein, the described lid being configured to operatively to be combined with described neck member comprises:

Be connected to the lid of described container.

22. containers as claimed in claim 20, wherein, the described lid being configured to operatively to be combined with described neck member comprises:

Be furnished with can operatively with the lid of the screw thread be screwed of described neck member.

23. 1 kinds of techniques, it comprises:

The mould closed around extruded parisons at least one container is making at least two positions that at least one container is formed in the mould part of at least one handle kneaded together to make a part for parison; And

By one or more parts of gas inject parison to form at least one container defined by described mould.

24. techniques as claimed in claim 23, wherein, the described mould closed around extruded parisons at least one container is comprised by kneaded together allowing at least two positions formed in the mould part of at least one handle at least one container to make a part for parison:

Partly close die.

25. techniques as claimed in claim 23, also comprise:

At least one blowing needle is inserted the one or more parts at least one container described in allowing being formed the described mould of at least one handle.

26. techniques as claimed in claim 25, wherein, described insertion by least one blowing needle allows the one or more parts at least one container being formed the described mould of at least one handle comprise:

After described mould is completely closed, at least one blowing needle is inserted at least one container described in allowing and formed at least one part of the described mould of at least one handle.

27. techniques as claimed in claim 23, also comprise:

At least one insert being configured to be formed at least one recess at least one container described in being formed by described mould is located in the mold.

28. techniques as claimed in claim 27, wherein, described location by least one insert being configured to be formed at least one recess at least one container described in being formed by described mould comprises in the mold:

At least one insert being configured to be formed at least one recess at least one sidewall of at least one container described in being formed by described mould is located in the mold.