A beverage can coupler includes a rigid cylindrical body having a first internal portion and a second internal portion. A spacer is located inside the body and separates the first internal portion from the second internal portion. The spacer has a through opening therein to allow fluid communication between the first internal portion and the second internal portion. A first piercing member is attached to the spacer and extends into the first internal portion and a second piercing member is attached to the spacer and extends into the second internal portion.

Described herein is a container with a removable sidewall configured to generally extend the height of a bottom portion of the container, wherein the removable sidewall is removed as the contents of the container are used. Accordingly, a user of the device is provided easier access to the bottom of the container. The container includes an upper portion and a lower portion secured in a removable coupling and including a lid. The lid is configured for securing to both a top of the upper portion and an upper portion of the lower portion.

The invention described herein provides a method and apparatus for supporting an object inside a vessel. The device comprises a vessel connector 20 having an annular ring 32, with an internal flange 38, and preferably a first 34 and second 36 set of threads. The vessel connector 20 supports and locates a support membrane 58 having a perforation 66 into which an object 28, such as a paintbrush 30 is inserted. The support membrane 58 locates a portion of the object internal to a connected vessel 22 which may be filled with solvent 54 thereby allowing the object 28 to be cleaned while limiting harmful chemicals from entering the environment through evaporation.

A container carrier for unitizing a plurality of containers that includes a first engagement means configured to engage a can and a second engagement means configured to engage a bottle, wherein the first engagement means and the second engagement means are generally superimposed upon each other.

Disclosed is an adapter (100) for connecting a refill container (200) with a container (300) during a refilling process. The adapter (100) has a first open end (10) and a second open end (11). The first open end (10) and the second open end (11) are connected to an in particular peripheral wall (12). A breaking element (20) is arranged inside the adapter (100). Said breaking element (20) extends in the direction of the first open end (10) and is connected on one side via a web (21) to the wall (12).

A coupling for assembling at least two beverage cans together, comprising at least a pair of collar portions, each to slidably receive a corresponding end region of one of the beverage cans, the collar portions being configured to engage the beverage cans for associated games and/or other amusement activities.

A filling system for an electronic cigarette (10) is disclosed in which a nozzle (38) of a liquid dispenser (80) contains a plunger (62) which is biased by a spring (60) into a closed position in which liquid is prevented from flowing through the nozzle (38). In use the nozzle (38) is inserted into an open end (42) of a liquid reservoir (34) for an electronic cigarette containing an air tube (32). The plunger (62) engages with the end of the air tube (32) blocking the air tube (32) and opening the liquid flow path through the nozzle (38). The arrangement of the plunger (62) and nozzle (38) is such that operation of the plunger (62) only occurs when the nozzle (38) engaged within a liquid reservoir (32). A membrane (96) can be provided to prevent leakage from the liquid reservoir (34) when the nozzle (38) is disengaged.

There is disclosed a connector system for connecting a plurality of containers together, for example drinks containers. The container system includes first and second-type connectors. Each of the connectors includes a ring defining an interior space, a platform extending from the ring into the interior space, an upstanding blade carried by the platform, and a membrane extending adjacent, over or across the interior space. Each connector may further includes one or more connection members to permit a positive mechanical connection of the first connector to the second connector such that the connection causes the blade of one connector to pierce the membrane of the other connector, and to permit subsequent relative rotation of the connectors.

At least one locking groove in a first storage container for receiving a sliding mechanism combined to a second storage container. The sliding mechanism selectively engages the locking groove of the first storage container to connect and hold the first storage container to the second storage container such that a portion of the sliding mechanism extends laterally away from the side surface of the container when the sliding mechanism is disengaged from the locking groove and wherein the portion of the sliding mechanism is coplanar with the side surface of the container when the sliding mechanism is engaged with the locking groove.

An adapter which is readily applied to connect a dispensing container to a refill container. The adapter and one or more of the containers are structured so that the adapter can be readily and securely snapped onto the container and then easily rotated off without application of undue force by a consumer. The adapter features a snap on pipe having one or more retaining recesses and guidance recesses.