Interchangeable inserts are provided for a storage container configured to receive a plurality of vertically oriented items, where the inserts include a body having a base, an upper surface having an upper opening, and an upstanding tubular sidewall extending between the base and the upper surface. The base and the tubular sidewall together define an interior space of the insert. The tubular sidewall has an inner surface and an outer surface, where a pair of resilient securing tabs extend laterally from the outer surface of the tubular sidewall. The securing tabs frictionally engage the storage container for releasably coupling the insert to the storage container. Further, the insert has a first vent opening extending through the tubular sidewall through which air can enter the interior space of the body.

According to the present invention, a packing member (20) is disposed between a mouth portion (2b) of a container body (2) and a lid base portion (5). A crushing protrusion (20b) which protrudes downward and is crushed to an upper end opening edge of the container body (2) is formed on a lower surface of the packing member (20). An overhang recess (20c) which is at least partially located just above the crushing protrusion (20b) is formed on an upper surface of the packing member (20). After the lid base portion (5), the movable lid portion (6) and the syringe tube (8) are detached from the container body (2), when mounting again, until a crushing protrusion (20b) is crushed, the packing member (20) forms a communication gap (30) between the mouth portion (2b) of the container body (2) and the packing member (20).

A tank for bulk material storage and transport and method for producing same. In an embodiment, a tank is provided that includes a shell having a sidewall, a neck including a first collar, and a tube terminating in a second collar. A frustoconical cap may be secured to the first collar. A substantially conical cap may be secured to the second collar. A liner may be applied to the shell so that the liner substantially covers an interior surface of the sidewall, an interior surface of the neck, at least a portion of the first collar, an interior surface of the tube, and at least a portion of the second collar. Annular thickened segments may be trimmed to prepare the tank for use. The annular thickened segments may be located at an interior joint between the frustoconical cap and the first collar, and/or an interior joint between the substantially conical cap and the second collar. The trimming step may form first and second sealing surfaces of the liner adjacent respectively to the first and second collars. The first and second sealing surfaces may respectively be configured to substantially seal against a manway cover and an outlet cover. In a final, assembled preferred form, the frustoconical and substantially conical caps are replaced with the manway assembly and outlet cover, respectively sealed against the first and second sealing surfaces.

A spent nuclear fuel storage facility. In one embodiment, the invention is directed to a storage facility including an array of storage containers. Each of the storage containers includes a body portion and a lid. The body portion has a storage cavity configured to hold a canister containing spent nuclear fuel. The lid, which may rest atop the body portion in a detachable manner, includes an inlet vent and an outlet vent. Each of the storage containers may be configured to draw air through the inlet vent and into the storage cavity where the air is warmed and passed through the outlet vent as heated air. The body portion of the storage containers may be positioned below grade and the lid of the storage containers may be positioned above grade.

A containment device for biological samples, which comprises: a first vessel for depositing a biological sample, a lid adapted to engage the first vessel, a hermetically-sealed chamber, adapted to contain a preservative, arranged between the lid and the first vessel, elements of generating a passage between the hermetically-sealed chamber and the first vessel for the descent of the preservative from the chamber to the first vessel; the hermetically-sealed chamber is defined by a second vessel, which is inserted into the first vessel with the filling opening directed toward the lid, and by the lid itself, closed onto the first vessel, the elements of generating a passage between the hermetically-sealed chamber and the first vessel comprise a region with a pre-fracture that is defined on the second vessel and a corresponding presser that extends from the lid and is in a position to encounter the region with a pre-fracture.

A containment device for biological samples, which comprises: a first vessel for depositing a biological sample, a lid adapted to engage the first vessel, a hermetically-sealed chamber, adapted to contain a preservative, arranged between the lid and the first vessel, elements of generating a passage between the hermetically-sealed chamber and the first vessel for the descent of the preservative from the chamber to the first vessel; the hermetically-sealed chamber is defined by a second vessel, which is inserted into the first vessel with the filling opening directed toward the lid, and by the lid itself, closed onto the first vessel, the elements of generating a passage between the hermetically-sealed chamber and the first vessel comprise a region with a pre-fracture that is defined on the second vessel and a corresponding presser that extends from the lid and is in a position to encounter the region with a pre-fracture.

The present invention relates to a compact container provided with an airtight packing having upper and lower sealing rubbers, and a coupling tension protrusion, in which the airtight packing is coupled on top of a refill container, wherein the upper sealing rubber is brought into close contact with a refill container cover and the lower sealing rubber is brought into close contact with the refill container, so as to render airtight a cosmetic material accommodating space, thereby preventing cosmetic material from evaporating or becoming volatile to allow the cosmetic material to function properly for a long time. Also, the cosmetic material accommodation space in the refill container is maximized by removing an existing middle container and directly coupling the refill container to a container main body, thereby enabling effective filling of more cosmetic material to minimize frequent refilling of the cosmetic material.

The present invention relates to a compact container provided with an airtight packing having upper and lower sealing rubbers, and a coupling tension protrusion, in which the airtight packing is coupled on top of a refill container, wherein the upper sealing rubber is brought into close contact with a refill container cover and the lower sealing rubber is brought into close contact with the refill container, so as to render airtight a cosmetic material accommodating space, thereby preventing cosmetic material from evaporating or becoming volatile to allow the cosmetic material to function properly for a long time. Also, the cosmetic material accommodation space in the refill container is maximized by removing an existing middle container and directly coupling the refill container to a container main body, thereby enabling effective filling of more cosmetic material to minimize frequent refilling of the cosmetic material.

A portable beverage container is provided. The portable beverage container may include a glass vessel having a neck; a metal outer shell configured to surround a first portion of the glass vessel; a cap configured to engage with the metal outer shell to surround a second portion of the glass vessel; and an amorphous thermoplastic spout having a neck configured to be inserted through an opening in the cap and into the neck of the glass vessel. The spout may be configured to securely engage with the cap. The cap may include a lid with an elastomeric sealing member having a knob configured to extend into a recess in the spout and a recess configured to wrap around and over a lip of the spout. The spout may be removable from the cap while the cap is engaged with the outer shell.

A portable beverage container is provided. The portable beverage container may include a glass vessel having a neck; a metal outer shell configured to surround a first portion of the glass vessel; a cap configured to engage with the metal outer shell to surround a second portion of the glass vessel; and an amorphous thermoplastic spout having a neck configured to be inserted through an opening in the cap and into the neck of the glass vessel. The spout may be configured to securely engage with the cap. The cap may include a lid with an elastomeric sealing member having a knob configured to extend into a recess in the spout and a recess configured to wrap around and over a lip of the spout. The spout may be removable from the cap while the cap is engaged with the outer shell.