A fluid transfer hub has a first vessel closure, a second vessel closure, a gasket arranged between the first vessel closure and the second vessel closure, and a clamp at least partially surrounding the first vessel closure, the second vessel closure, and the gasket. The first vessel closure has a first body, one or more apertures extending axially through the first body, one or more first inserts extending axially through the one or more apertures, and a cast seal disposed within the first body and surrounding each first insert. The second vessel closure has a second body, one or more apertures extending axially through the second body, one or more second inserts extending axially through the one or more apertures, and a cast seal disposed within the second body and surrounding each second insert.

A fluid transfer hub has a first vessel closure, a second vessel closure, a gasket arranged between the first vessel closure and the second vessel closure, and a clamp at least partially surrounding the first vessel closure, the second vessel closure, and the gasket. The first vessel closure has a first body, one or more apertures extending axially through the first body, one or more first inserts extending axially through the one or more apertures, and a cast seal disposed within the first body and surrounding each first insert. The second vessel closure has a second body, one or more apertures extending axially through the second body, one or more second inserts extending axially through the one or more apertures, and a cast seal disposed within the second body and surrounding each second insert.

Methods and systems are provided for tracking and guiding a patient's clinically directed medication usage. Medicaments are placed in secure passive packaging that must be unlocked to enable dispensing of a dose or a set of doses. This packaging is designed to be difficult to open manually, and instead is designed to dispense only when used in combination with a smart key. The smart key is a separate device containing electronics, mechatronics or both, to unlock and dispense from the packaging and to track and guide usage. Together, the secure container and the smart key track medication usage, trigger reminders in accordance with actual patient data, deter an excessive rate of patient usage, and deter unauthorized access to medication.

Methods and systems are provided for tracking and guiding a patient's clinically directed medication usage. Medicaments are placed in secure passive packaging that must be unlocked to enable dispensing of a dose or a set of doses. This packaging is designed to be difficult to open manually, and instead is designed to dispense only when used in combination with an unlocking device. The unlocking device is a separate device containing electronics, mechatronics or both, to unlock and dispense from the packaging and to track and guide usage. Together, the secure container and the unlocking device track medication usage, deter an excessive rate of patient usage, and deter unauthorized access to medication.

A lid for a container for cooking food, the lid for resting on a free edge of the container, the lid including a covering element, a shaped element and connector for connecting the two elements, the shaped and covering elements configured to allow them to move between: a first closure operating position of the lid, in which the two elements of the lid combine to close the cooking container on which the lid rests, and a second opening operating position of the lid, for allowing venting of the container when the lid rests thereon and to prevent escape from the container. The lid includes at least one thermal actuator, on reaching a first pre-set temperature, for automatically moving the covering element with respect to the shaped element to bring the latter into the opening position, to allow venting of the container when the lid is placed upon it.

Provided is a container for drinking liquid comprising: a. a reservoir for holding liquid, the reservoir made from a material that shrinks as liquid leaves the reservoir, b. an opening for the liquid to leave the reservoir and exit the container; and c. a one way valve configured to be actuated by a person sucking the opening; wherein when the person sucks, the one way valve opens and the liquid leaves the container while the reservoir shrinks to compensate for volume of the liquid that left the container. In another embodiment, provided is a container for drinking liquid comprising: a) a housing in a shape of a phallus, the housing having a body and a cap, inside of the body of the housing having a reservoir for a liquid, the cap configured to be removably attached to the housing; and b) a channel in the cap configured to carry liquid from inside of the housing to outside of the container: wherein the reservoir is tilled by removing the cap, and pouring the liquid into the reservoir, and the liquid is consumed through the channel. Provided is a container for drinking liquid comprising: a) a body; b) a cap for removably attaching to the body, the cap having an opening configured to allow liquid to travel from inside of the container to outside of the container; c) a cup for holding liquid placed inside of the body, the cup maintained in proximity to, a top of the body; Wherein liquid leaves the cup and moves to the outside of the container through the opening in the cap. Also provided are mannequins in assembly with such containers.

Provided is a container for drinking liquid comprising: a. a reservoir for holding liquid, the reservoir made from a material that shrinks as liquid leaves the reservoir, b. an opening for the liquid to leave the reservoir and exit the container; and c. a one way valve configured to be actuated by a person sucking the opening; wherein when the person sucks, the one way valve opens and the liquid leaves the container while the reservoir shrinks to compensate for volume of the liquid that left the container. In another embodiment, provided is a container for drinking liquid comprising: a) a housing in a shape of a phallus, the housing having a body and a cap, inside of the body of the housing having a reservoir for a liquid, the cap configured to be removably attached to the housing; and b) a channel in the cap configured to carry liquid from inside of the housing to outside of the container: wherein the reservoir is tilled by removing the cap, and pouring the liquid into the reservoir, and the liquid is consumed through the channel. Provided is a container for drinking liquid comprising: a) a body; b) a cap for removably attaching to the body, the cap having an opening configured to allow liquid to travel from inside of the container to outside of the container; c) a cup for holding liquid placed inside of the body, the cup maintained in proximity to, a top of the body; Wherein liquid leaves the cup and moves to the outside of the container through the opening in the cap. Also provided are mannequins in assembly with such containers.

Provided is a container for drinking liquid comprising: a. a reservoir for holding liquid, the reservoir made from a material that shrinks as liquid leaves the reservoir, b. an opening for the liquid to leave the reservoir and exit the container; and c. a one way valve configured to be actuated by a person sucking the opening; wherein when the person sucks, the one way valve opens and the liquid leaves the container while the reservoir shrinks to compensate for volume of the liquid that left the container. In another embodiment, provided is a container for drinking liquid comprising: a) a housing in a shape of a phallus, the housing having a body and a cap, inside of the body of the housing having a reservoir for a liquid, the cap configured to be removably attached to the housing; and b) a channel in the cap configured to carry liquid from inside of the housing to outside of the container: wherein the reservoir is filled by removing the cap and pouring the liquid into the reservoir, and the liquid is consumed through the channel. Provided is a container for drinking liquid comprising: a) a body; b) a cap for removably attaching to the body, the cap having an opening configured to allow liquid to travel from inside of the container to outside of the container; c) a cup for holding liquid placed inside of the body, the cup maintained in proximity to a top of the body; wherein liquid leaves the cup and moves to the outside of the container through the opening in the cap. Also provided are mannequins in assembly with such containers.

A combination cap and work support system includes a lower section configured to connect to a container and an upper section configured to provide a desired support to an object. The combination cap and work support system may be utilized alone or in multiples to support an object above a work surface during a project. Configurations of the upper section generally include multiple apices separated by areas having a reduced height, and configured to support an object directly on the apices, or between the apices, to provide a desired combination of support and stability. The combination cap and work support system may be included as part of a kit in conjunction with a compatible container, such as a can of sprayable surface coating.

A composite article includes a lattice and an elastomeric section. The lattice includes a plurality of members that form an open-mesh frame defining a plurality of voids between the adjacent members of the frame. The elastomeric section is formed of an elastomer that is disposed about the lattice and within the voids of the lattice. The composite article may be a circular gasket, a gasket with a grip, a rectangular gasket, a vessel cap, a flask stand, and a handle for a hand tool.