This application describes an infrastructure for storing fabric totes, as well as techniques for use of fabric totes in the infrastructure that use mechanical systems to transport the fabric totes and/or access inventory items in the fabric totes. The infrastructure may include a conveyor system configured to transport the fabric totes, drive units configured to transport the fabric totes, inventory pods configured to house the fabric totes, and/or various other mechanical systems for accessing contents and/or transportation of the fabric totes. Additionally, the fabric totes may be accessed and transported manually within the infrastructure.

A handheld fluid container shaped and configured so that the majority of the fluid volume is carried near the rear of the container where the container is held and supported. In various embodiments, the containers have handle parts and/or handle openings that allow the containers to be manually supported from the rear of the containers. The container bodies also have forward angled front and rear walls and container bottoms shaped so that the majority of the interior volume of the container is located at the rear of the container rather than at the front. The center of gravity of the containers when partially or fully filled with fluid is located near the rear of the container where it is manually supported by the user.

A spill proof integrated container having a flexible cover, a snack container, a beverage cup and a straw. The snack container is attached to the beverage container. The snack container has a straw port. The flexible cover is secured over at least the snack container and has a diaphragm with slit openings formed through the diaphragm in order to access a first compartment within the snack container. The integrated container being useful for carrying both snacks and a beverage, all within a single integrated container.

Methods, kits, and assemblies suitable for gas distribution device transportation are disclosed. An exemplary assembly includes a gas distribution device transport assembly comprising a housing comprising a recess to receive a gas distribution device, a clamping plate to secure the gas distribution device to the housing, a valve assembly, and at least one data logger assembly. Also disclosed is a gas distribution device transport kit comprising a kit housing and the gas distribution device transport assembly. An exemplary method includes transporting the gas distribution device transport kit.

The improved laundry basket comprises a laundry basket and a plurality of product containers. The laundry basket may be operable to carry laundry to and/or from a laundry area. The plurality of product containers may detachably couple to the laundry basket. Each of the plurality of product containers may hold a laundry product. As non-limiting examples, the laundry product may be a liquid product, a granular product, or a powdered product. The plurality of product containers may fit into a plurality of container recesses that may be exposed on the exterior of the laundry basket. Each of the plurality of product containers may be held in place by a positioning clip. As non-limiting examples, the laundry products may be detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, stain removers, and sanitizers.

A mixing container is disclosed having a moving grip positioned outside of its lid such that the grip is rotatable to allow contents inside the container to pour out or to prevent the pouring of contents.

A container assembly comprising a base container configured with a top opening and closeable by a slidable lid, wherein the slidable lid is configured with an articulation arrangement for detachably articulating thereto at least one utility module, and wherein said lid is configured with a wheeled handle assembly for locomoting the container assembly.

A multifunctional cup handle includes a cup body. An upper portion of an outer side of a wall of the cup body is provided with a cup protrusion. A fixed shaft is provided on the cup protrusion. An upper end of a bending handle is provided with a handle shaft hole. The handle is sleeved on the fixed shaft. A locking device is provided on the fixed shaft. When a lower end of the bending handle is rotated to a highest position, the locking device locks the handle shaft hole, such that the lower end located directly above the cup body forms a lifting yoke of the cup body. When the lower end of the bending handle is rotated to a lowest position, the locking device locks the handle shaft hole, such that the bending handle at a side of the cup body forms a grip of the cup body.

A container handling system that has an ergonomic handle which can be releasably coupled to the rim of a container such as a paint can, allowing the user to carry and manipulate the container with one hand. When the container handling system is coupled to the rim of a container, the upper portion of the handle provides a lifting surface for the index finger, thumb and hand of the user providing leverage and reducing hand fatigue.

This application describes fabric storage totes, as well as techniques for use of fabric totes in an infrastructure that uses mechanical systems to transport the fabric totes and/or access inventory items in the fabric totes. The fabric totes may include a fabric base and side walls, with a hardened material support structure. Additionally, the fabric totes may include two handles made of a substantially hard material. The fabric totes may be accessed and transported, manually and/or mechanically, via interaction with the handles.