A container for liquid includes a tumbler, wherein the tumbler includes a plurality of visual aids. Additionally, the container includes a lid detachably secured to the tumbler, wherein the lid includes a swing arm flap configured to be secured in an open or closed position, and an opening in a body of the lid configured to receive a portion of the swing arm flap in the closed position to seal the opening in the body of the lid.

A beverage container lid can include an audio speaker; a wireless transceiver to transmit and receive wireless signals; and a hardware processor to process wireless signals received by the wireless transceiver and to output audible signals through the audio speaker. The beverage container lid can also include a water-tight housing, the wireless transceiver and hardware processor contained within the water-tight housing; a drinking aperture; and a fluid channel, the fluid channel to allow fluid to pass through the drinking aperture, and the water-tight housing to prevent fluid passing through the fluid channel from contacting the wireless transceiver and hardware processor.

A system for notifying a user about an estimated time of consumption of a product includes an electronic device and a processor. The electronic device is integrated with a container of a product and configured to transmit a plurality of data relating to the amount of product in the container. The processor is configured to perform steps of a method. The method receives from the electronic device the plurality of data relating to the amount of product in the container and, based on the received plurality of data, calculates a usage pattern for the product in the container. The method calculates, based on the usage pattern, an estimated time of consumption of the product in the container, and then either notifies a user of an estimated time of consumption of the product in the container or automatically orders a refill of the product based on the estimated time of consumption.

An apparatus, system and method for a consumable sheet-product level monitoring system for association with a sheet-product filled consumable package. The apparatus, system and method may include a receiver for receiving the consumable package upon insertion thereof; at least one sensor associated with at least one opening in the receiver; a sensing module for receiving sheet-product level data from the at least one sensor as the sheet product is removed through the at least on opening; an inventory monitor sensor associated with a storage point of the consumable package; and a communications module capable of communicating the sheet-product level remaining in the consumable package, and an amount of inventory of the consumable packages remaining at the storage point, to at least a mobile device display and over at least one network to at least one back end module, at least to enable an autoreplenishment of the consumable packages when needed.

A transport container for receiving and transporting goods within a transport or distribution system by conveyor belts and/or roller conveyors. The transport container includes a base from which four sidewalls extend. At least two opposing sidewalls each have a predefined code section to apply a machine-readable code, in particular a barcode or a QR code, and at least one opening, in particular a plurality of slots extending from the base to the upper edge of the sidewall. The openings in the two opposing sidewalls, in particular those openings which are located directly adjacent to and/or at the same height as the predefined code sections, are arranged offset from one another. A system can include the transport container, a conveyor system, and a scanning device.

Embodiments are directed to a dispensing device and methods of using a dispensing device having an improved out indicator. The dispensing device includes a housing having a cavity. A tissue stack is disposed within the cavity, the tissue stack including a plurality of tissue sheets folded along a crease. An aperture is formed in a top surface of the housing such that a tissue sheet is removable from the cavity through the aperture. A portion of the tissue sheets includes an out indicator formed along a centerline of each tissue sheet and across the crease.

The present disclosure is directed to a container system that includes a lid, a first rail coupled to the lid, and a second rail coupled to the lid. A measuring scoop is configured to couple to the lid with the first and second rails. The measuring scoop includes a cup portion with a front rim, and a handle portion coupled to the cup portion. The front rim of the cup portion couples to the first rail and the handle portion couples to the second rail.

A product includes a container, a photosensitive material carried by the container and responsive to ultraviolet light, and a UV protector carried by the container to protect the photosensitive material from exposure to UV light. A method of producing a food or beverage container includes applying a photochromic material to a food or beverage container that is responsive to ultraviolet (UV) light so as to darken upon exposure thereto, and protecting at least a portion of the photochromic material from exposure to UV light.

An electronic cigarette includes: an atomizing assembly adapted to atomize liquid, a battery rod assembly adapted to supply power to the atomizing assembly, and a liquid storage device adapted to store the liquid; a first screw section and a second screw section are respectively provided at two ends of the atomizing assembly, and a turning direction of the first screw section is opposite to a turning direction of the second screw section. The turning direction of the first screw section is opposite to that of the second screw section. Thus, when the electronic cigarette is under an external screwing force in a certain direction, either the battery rod assembly or the liquid storage device may be unscrewed and taken out, which effectively avoid a mis-operation.

The present invention describes a novel packaging container with a dual purpose used in conjunction with ice cream and frozen dessert mixes that do not require the use of ice cream machines. The container acts as a primary or secondary packaging for the powdered mixes in its first role, and as a foam creation and whisking vessel that contains indicators critical to the proper operation of the mixes, such as target overrun run level and or whisking target indicators for various types of desserts made using the mixes. The Container may contain optional modifications, such as static mixers and homogenizers, that enhance the performance of the mixes and improve the stability and quality of the finished product. The container can be made from a variety of materials in a variety of shapes.