A beverage system is provided that includes a cup having a frustoconical wall extending from a first end to a second end. The first end is coupled to a bottom wall and the second end defines a rim. Inner surfaces of the walls define a cavity. The rim defines an opening that is in communication with the cavity. A lid is coupled to the rim such that the lid covers at least a portion of the opening. A sleeve includes a collar that surrounds a portion of the frustoconical wall. The sleeve includes first and second arms. The arms each include a first end coupled to the collar and an opposite second end. The second end of the first arm directly engages the lid. The second end of the second arm directly engages the second end of the first arm when the second end of the first arm directly engages the lid to prevent the lid from being removed from the cup.

A double-walled insulating container having a dish structure, a lid structure and a retaining ring. The dish structure includes a dish inside wall and a dish outside wall. The dish inside wall and the dish outside wall are fixedly separated by a dish insulation space therebetween. The dish inside wall and the dish outside wall are joined at an upper section of the dish structure to enclose the dish insulation space. The dish inside wall defines a dish interior space. The dish outside wall having an outwardly extending dish flange. The lid structure is configured to resealably-seal the dish interior space. The lid structure has a lid inside wall and a lid outside wall The lid inside wall and the lid outside wall are fixedly separated by a lid insulation space therebetween. The lid inside wall and the lid outside wall being joined at a lower section of the lid structure to enclose the lid insulation space. The lid inside wall defines a lid interior space. The lid outside wall has an outwardly extending lid flange. The retaining ring is configured to engage the lid flange. The retaining ring has at least one securing clip configured to engage dish flange to secure the lid structure to the dish structure.

A double-walled insulating container having a dish structure, a lid structure and a retaining ring. The dish structure includes a dish inside wall and a dish outside wall. The dish inside wall and the dish outside wall are fixedly separated by a dish insulation space therebetween. The dish inside wall and the dish outside wall are joined at an upper section of the dish structure to enclose the dish insulation space. The dish inside wall defines a dish interior space. The dish outside wall having an outwardly extending dish flange. The lid structure is configured to resealably-seal the dish interior space. The lid structure has a lid inside wall and a lid outside wall The lid inside wall and the lid outside wall are fixedly separated by a lid insulation space therebetween. The lid inside wall and the lid outside wall being joined at a lower section of the lid structure to enclose the lid insulation space. The lid inside wall defines a lid interior space. The lid outside wall has an outwardly extending lid flange. The retaining ring is configured to engage the lid flange. The retaining ring has at least one securing clip configured to engage dish flange to secure the lid structure to the dish structure.

A method for sealingly closing a bottle (1) is described, the method comprising the steps of: providing a cage (1009, a closing stopper (200) and a capsule (300); joining the stopper to the cage and the cage to the capsule (300), obtaining a preassembled closing assembly; aligning the closing assembly on the mouth of the bottle and exerting a pressure so as to sealingly close the bottle, wherein the annular relief of the cage (100) comes into contact with the bottle before the stopper comes into contact with the bottle.

A beverage system is provided that includes a cup having a frustoconical wall extending from a first end to a second end. The first end is coupled to a bottom wall and the second end defines a rim. Inner surfaces of the walls define a cavity. The rim defines an opening that is in communication with the cavity. A lid is coupled to the rim such that the lid covers at least a portion of the opening. A sleeve includes a collar that surrounds a portion of the frustoconical wall. The sleeve includes first and second arms. The arms each include a first end coupled to the collar and an opposite second end. The second end of the first arm directly engages the lid. The second end of the second arm directly engages the second end of the first arm when the second end of the first arm directly engages the lid to prevent the lid from being removed from the cup.

A beverage system is provided that includes a cup having a frustoconical wall extending from a first end to a second end. The first end is coupled to a bottom wall and the second end defines a rim. Inner surfaces of the walls define a cavity. The rim defines an opening that is in communication with the cavity. A lid is coupled to the rim such that the lid covers at least a portion of the opening. A sleeve includes a collar that surrounds a portion of the frustoconical wall. The sleeve includes first and second arms. The arms each include a first end coupled to the collar and an opposite second end. The second end of the first arm directly engages the lid. The second end of the second arm directly engages the second end of the first arm when the second end of the first arm directly engages the lid to prevent the lid from being removed from the cup.

Beverages such as beer and soda which contain carbon dioxide or other gases may degrade in quality when subjected to atmospheric pressure, oxygen, and/or light. It may be desirable to store such beverages in containers which prevent exposure to these conditions. An aluminum can is one such container but is associated with the problem of resealing the can after breaking the seal. The described utilities provide for resealing, pressurizing, and/or dispensing from an aluminum can or similar beverage container.

Sterilization packaging systems with features for sealing a volume against an ingress of contaminants are provided. Such features include a frame including a plurality of vertical members and a plurality of horizontal members, each vertical member and horizontal member having an inner side and an outer side; a sterilization wrap, a first portion of the sterilization wrap positioned adjacent the inner side of each vertical member and each horizontal member to define a volume and an opening to access the volume; and a lid for sealing the volume against an ingress of contaminants. Additionally, a sterility gauge for signaling whether the volume is sealed against contaminants also may be provided. Exemplary sterilization packaging systems may include other features as well.

Sterilization packaging systems with features for sealing a volume against an ingress of contaminants are provided. Such features include a frame including a plurality of vertical members and a plurality of horizontal members, each vertical member and horizontal member having an inner side and an outer side; a sterilization wrap, a first portion of the sterilization wrap positioned adjacent the inner side of each vertical member and each horizontal member to define a volume and an opening to access the volume; and a lid for sealing the volume against an ingress of contaminants. Additionally, a sterility gauge for signaling whether the volume is sealed against contaminants also may be provided. Exemplary sterilization packaging systems may include other features as well.

A nestable drum for storing liquids is disclosed. In one non-limiting example, a drum may include a tapered cylinder between a first end and a second end. The tapered cylinder can have a top opening at the first end. A recessed port is positioned along a surface of the tapered cylinder. The recessed port can provide a side opening and can be configured as an outlet port for a liquid. The drum also includes a first recessed platform and a recessed platform. The first recessed platform can be nearer to the first end than the second end along on the surface of the tapered cylinder. The second recessed platform can nearer to the second end than the first end along on the surface of the tapered cylinder. The second recessed platform can extend further inward toward a center of the tapered cylinder than the first recessed platform.