CN104334461A - stackable container - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to containers and methods useful for making containers. In some embodiments, there is provided one or more containers comprising: a body portion including one or more side walls; a top operably connected to the body portion and including a shoulder, the shoulder The portion includes at least one opening substantially adjacent to one or more side walls of the body portion and at least one neck member defining the at least one opening and including one or more connecting members; a bottom portion operably connected to the body portion and comprising at least one recessed portion and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion; a sealed handle operatively connected to the container; and a recessed portion extending into one or more sides of the body portion in the wall.

Description

stackable container

Cross references to related patent applications

This application relates to and claims the benefit of the earliest available effective filing date of the applications listed below ("related applications") (e.g., claiming the earliest available priority date for applications other than provisional patent applications, or under 35 USC § 119(e) asserts interest in provisional patent applications, any and all patents for related applications, parent applications, parent applications of parent applications, etc.).

related application

For purposes of additional statutory requirements of the USPTO, this application constitutes a US Patent Application filed on May 31, 2012, entitled "Stackable Containers," and inventors are Lawrence Morgan Fowler, Zihong Guo, Jennifer Hu, and John Arthur Ohrt Continuation-in-Part of No. 13/485,059, which is currently co-pending, or an application which entitles the currently co-pending application to the benefit of the filing date.

A notice published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) means that the USPTO's computer program requires patent applications not only to cite a serial number but also to indicate whether the application is a continuation or continuation-in-part. (Stephen G. Kunin, Benefits of Earlier Filed Applications, USPTO Government Gazette 20031, March 18, 2003, Available from http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/comsol/og/2003/weekl 1/ patbene.htm). The Applicant Entity (hereinafter "Applicant") has provided the above specific references in accordance with the statute for the application from which priority is claimed. Applicant understands that the statute is unambiguous in terms of specific reference language and does not require a serial number nor any indication, eg, a "continuation" or "continuation-in-part" for claiming priority to a US patent application. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Applicant understands that the USPTO's computer systems have certain data entry requirements, and therefore Applicant designates this application as a continuation-in-part of its parent application set forth above, but expressly states that such designation must in no way be construed as a reference to Whether this application contains any notation and/or acknowledgment of any new subject matter other than that of its parent application.

All subject matter of the related application and any and all parent, grandmother, great-grandmother, etc. applications thereof are hereby incorporated by reference to the extent such subject matter is not inconsistent therewith.

technical field

The present invention relates to containers and methods of making containers.

Contents of the invention

In some embodiments, one or more containers are provided that include, but are not limited to: a body portion including one or more side walls; a top operatively connected to the body portion and including a shoulder and at least one neck member, the shoulder comprising at least one opening disposed substantially adjacent one or more side walls of the body portion, the at least one neck member defining the at least one opening and comprising one or a plurality of connecting members; a base operatively connected to the body portion and comprising at least one recessed portion and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion; one or more sealing handles operatively connected to the container; and a or a plurality of recessed portions extending into one or more side walls of the body portion. In addition to the above, further aspects are described in the claims, drawings and text forming a part hereof.

In some embodiments, one or more containers are provided that include, but are not limited to: a body portion including one or more side walls; a top operatively connected to the body portion and including a shoulder and at least one neck member, the shoulder includes at least one opening disposed substantially adjacent one or more side walls of the body portion, the at least one neck member defines the at least one opening and includes one or more connecting members; a base operably connected to the body portion and comprising at least one recessed portion and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion; one or more sealing handles operatively connected to the container; and one or more recessed portions protruding into one or more side walls of the body portion. In some embodiments, the container can optionally include at least one lid. In addition to the above, further aspects are described in the claims, drawings and text forming a part hereof.

In some embodiments, it can contain one or more containers including, but not limited to: a body portion including one or more side walls; a top operatively connected to the body portion and including a shoulder and at least one neck member, the shoulder including at least one opening disposed substantially adjacent one or more side walls of the body portion, the at least one neck member defining the at least one opening and comprising one or more connecting members; a base operatively connected to the body portion and comprising at least two recessed portions and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion; and one or more sealing handles operably connected to the container. In addition to the above, further aspects are described in the claims, drawings and text forming a part hereof.

In some embodiments, one or more containers are provided that include, but are not limited to: a body portion including one or more side walls; a top operatively connected to the body portion and including a shoulder and at least one neck member, the shoulder includes at least one opening disposed substantially adjacent one or more side walls of the body portion, the at least one neck member defines the at least one opening and includes one or more connecting members; a base operatively connected to the body portion and comprising at least two recessed portions and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion; and one or more sealing handles operably connected to the container. In some embodiments, the container may optionally include one or more recessed portions projecting into one or more side walls of the body portion. In addition to the above, further aspects are described in the claims, drawings and text forming a part hereof.

In some embodiments, one or more containers are provided that include, but are not limited to: a body portion including one or more side walls; a top operatively connected to the body portion and including a shoulder and at least one neck member, the shoulder includes at least one opening disposed substantially adjacent one or more side walls of the body portion, the at least one neck member defines the at least one opening and includes one or more connecting members; a base operatively connected to the body portion and comprising at least two recessed portions and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion; and one or more sealing handles operably connected to the container. In some embodiments, the container may optionally include one or more recessed portions projecting into one or more side walls of the body portion. In some embodiments, the container can optionally include at least one lid. In addition to the above, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings and text forming a part hereof.

In some embodiments, one or more methods are provided, including but not limited to: closing a mold around a parison configured to manufacture at least one container having at least two recessed portions such that the parison A portion is pinched together in at least two locations of a mold portion forming a handle on the container; and gas is injected into one or more portions of the parison to form at least one container defined by the mold. In addition to the above, further aspects are described in the claims, drawings and text forming a part hereof.

In some embodiments, one or more methods are provided, including but not limited to: closing a mold around a parison configured to manufacture at least one container having at least two recessed portions such that the parison A portion is pinched together in at least two locations of a mold portion forming a handle on the container; and gas is injected into one or more portions of the parison to form at least one container defined by the mold. In some embodiments, the method can optionally include inserting at least one blow pin into the parison. In addition to the above, further aspects are described in the claims, drawings and text forming a part hereof.

In some embodiments, one or more methods are provided, including but not limited to: closing a mold around a parison configured to manufacture at least one container having at least two recessed portions such that the parison A portion is pinched together in at least two locations of a mold portion forming a handle on the container; and gas is injected into one or more portions of the parison to form at least one container defined by the mold. In some embodiments, the method can optionally include inserting at least one blow needle into at least a portion of the mold used to make the at least one handle on the at least one container. In addition to the above, further aspects are described in the claims, drawings and text forming a part hereof.

In some embodiments, one or more methods are provided, including but not limited to: closing a mold around a parison configured to make at least one container having two recessed portions such that a portion of the parison pinching together at least two locations of the mold portion forming the handle on the container; and injecting gas into one or more portions of the parison to form at least one container defined by the mold. In some embodiments, the method can optionally include cooling the mold. In addition to the above, further aspects are described in the claims, drawings and text forming a part hereof.

In some embodiments, the apparatus includes, but is not limited to, circuitry and/or programming for implementing the functional aspects recited herein; the circuitry and/or programming may in fact be configured to implement the Any combination of hardware, software and/or firmware of the functional aspects referenced herein. In addition to the above, other system aspects are described in the claims, drawings and/or text forming a part hereof.

In some embodiments, the associated system includes, but is not limited to, circuitry and/or programming for implementing aspects of the methods referenced herein; the circuitry and/or programming may in fact be configured to Any combination of hardware, software and/or firmware implementing aspects of the methods referenced herein. In addition to the above, other system aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and/or text forming a part of this application.

The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments and features described above, further aspects, embodiments and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings, claims and following detailed description.

Description of drawings

Figure 1 illustrates an exemplary container 100 in which embodiments may be implemented.

FIG. 2 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the container of FIG. 1 .

FIG. 3 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the container of FIG. 1 .

FIG. 4 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the container of FIG. 1 .

FIG. 5 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the container of FIG. 1 .

FIG. 6 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the container of FIG. 1 .

FIG. 7 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the container of FIG. 1 .

FIG. 8 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the container of FIG. 1 .

FIG. 9 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the container of FIG. 1 .

FIG. 10 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the container of FIG. 1 .

FIG. 11 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the container of FIG. 1 .

FIG. 12 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the container of FIG. 1 .

FIG. 13 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the container of FIG. 1 .

Figure 14 illustrates an exemplary container 1400 in which embodiments may be implemented.

FIG. 15 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the container of FIG. 14 .

Figure 16 illustrates an exemplary container 1600 in which embodiments may be implemented.

FIG. 17 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the container of FIG. 16 .

FIG. 18 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the container of FIG. 16 .

FIG. 19 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the container of FIG. 16 .

FIG. 20 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the container of FIG. 16 .

FIG. 21 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the container of FIG. 16 .

FIG. 22 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the container of FIG. 16 .

FIG. 23 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the container of FIG. 16 .

FIG. 24 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the container of FIG. 16 .

FIG. 25 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the container of FIG. 16 .

FIG. 26 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the container of FIG. 16 .

Figure 27 illustrates an exemplary container 2700 in which embodiments may be implemented.

FIG. 28 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the container of FIG. 27 .

FIG. 29 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the container of FIG. 27 .

Figure 30 illustrates an exemplary container 3000 in which embodiments may be implemented.

FIG. 31 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the container of FIG. 30 .

Figure 32 illustrates an example method 3200 by which an embodiment may be practiced.

FIG. 33 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the method of FIG. 32 .

FIG. 34 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the method of FIG. 32 .

FIG. 35 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the method of FIG. 32 .

Figure 36 illustrates an example method 3600 by which an embodiment may be practiced.

FIG. 37 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the method of FIG. 36 .

Figure 38 illustrates an example method 3800 by which an embodiment may be practiced.

FIG. 39 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the method of FIG. 38 .

Figure 40 illustrates an example method 4000 by which an embodiment may be practiced.

FIG. 41 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the method of FIG. 40 .

An exemplary container 4200 is illustrated in FIGS. 42A-42L .

An exemplary container 4300 is illustrated in FIGS. 43A-43E .

Detailed ways

In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof. In the drawings, similar symbols typically identify similar components, unless context dictates otherwise. The exemplary embodiments described in the detailed description, drawings, and claims are not meant to be limiting. Other embodiments may be utilized, and other modifications may be made, without departing from the spirit or scope of the subject matter disclosed herein.

Although various aspects and embodiments are disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are by way of illustration and not limitation, with a true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.

Containers can be constructed from a variety of materials. Examples of these materials include, but are not limited to, one or more polymeric materials (e.g., high-density polyethylene), one or more types of glass (e.g., borosilicate glass, soda lime glass), and a One or more types of metals (eg, liquid metals) (see Liquidmetal Technologies, Rancho Santa Margarita, California, 92688) and the like. Containers may be configured to hold large volumes and/or large quantities of material. For example, in some embodiments, the container may be configured to hold 10 liters of liquid. In some embodiments, the container may be configured to hold 5 liters of fluid. In some embodiments, the container may be configured to hold 20 liters of fluid.

Figure 1 illustrates an exemplary container 100 in which embodiments may be implemented. Container 100 includes a body portion 110 . In some embodiments, body portion 110 may be formed from a single sidewall. In some embodiments, body portion 110 may be formed by two or more side walls. For example, in some embodiments, container 100 may include two or more side walls including an air gap therebetween. In some embodiments, container 100 may include two or more side walls including a spacer therebetween. In some embodiments, container 100 may include two or more side walls with a vacuum included between the two or more side walls. In some embodiments, container 100 may include two or more side walls including a phase change material between the two or more side walls. In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more walls that divide the interior of the container into two or more chambers.

Container 100 includes a top 120 operably connected to body portion 110 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include a top operably connected to the body portion and including a shoulder, the top including at least one opening disposed generally adjacent one or more side walls of the body portion. Top 120 includes at least one neck member defining at least one opening. The opening can be configured in many sizes. For example, in some embodiments, the size of the opening may be large enough to allow a person to pass his hand through the opening and into the interior of the container 100 . In some embodiments, the neck member may optionally include one or more connecting members. The neck member may optionally include many types of connecting members. For example, such connecting members include, but are not limited to, threads, lugs, compression fittings, ridges, and the like. In some embodiments, the neck member may include a cross member extending from the neck member. In some embodiments, the neck member may include a friction fit. In some embodiments, the neck member may include one or more inserts configured to receive one or more protruding members. Accordingly, the neck member may comprise many types of connection members.

Container 100 includes a bottom 130 operably connected to body portion 110 . In some embodiments, container 100 includes a bottom 130 that is operably connected to body portion 110 and includes at least one recessed portion and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion. In some embodiments, the recessed portion 150 is configured to receive the neck of another container 100 . In some embodiments, the recessed portion 150 is configured to receive the neck of a lid attached to another container 100 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, a top container 100 may be stacked on top of an underlying container 100 such that the neck and lid of the underlying container 100 may be received in the recessed portion 150 of the top container 100 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include a substantially continuous non-recessed portion. The substantially continuous non-recessed portion may define a recessed portion 150 of the bottom 130 of the container 100 . Thus, in some embodiments, a top container 100 may be stacked on top of a lower container 100 such that the neck and attached lid of the lower container 100 is received in the recessed portion 150 of the bottom 130 of the top container 100 and the top container The substantially continuous non-recessed portion of 100 sits substantially continuously on the shoulder of the container 100 below.

The container 100 includes one or more sealing handles 140 operatively connected to the container 100 . The sealed handle 140 is sealed at both ends of the handle such that the interior of the handle is sealed from the interior of the main body of the container 100 . Thus, in some embodiments, fluid cannot flow from the interior of the body of the container 100 into the handle connected to the container 100 . In some embodiments, the handle is attached to the container 100 such that one end of the handle is attached to the shoulder of the top 120 of the container 100 and the other end is attached to the sidewall of the container 100 . In some embodiments, the handle is attached to the container 100 such that one end of the handle is attached to the sidewall of the container 100 and the other end is attached to the sidewall of the container 100 . In some embodiments, the handle may extend beyond the contour of the body portion 110 of the container 100 to which the handle is attached. In some embodiments, the handle may not extend beyond the outline of the body portion 110 of the container 100 to which the handle is attached. Thus, in some embodiments, a handle may be attached to the container 100 such that the overall profile of the container 100 is maintained.

Container 100 includes one or more recessed portions 150 that protrude into one or more side walls of body portion 110 . In some embodiments, the recessed portion 150 may protrude into the sidewall of the container 100 adjacent the handle so that the handle may be grasped and the fingers of a grasping hand may be positioned adjacent the recessed portion. In some embodiments, the recessed portion 150 may protrude into the sidewall of the container 100 at a location on the container 100 opposite the location of the handle attached to the container 100 . In some embodiments, the recessed portion 150 may protrude into the sidewall of the container 100 at a location on the container 100 opposite the attached handle such that the recessed portion 150 acts as a handle for lifting the container 100 . For example, in some embodiments, a worker may grasp the handle attached to the container 100 with one hand, and with the other hand grasp the recessed portion 150 that protrudes into the sidewall of the container 100 on the opposite side of the handle. The recessed portion 150 may protrude into the sidewall of the container 100 at a number of locations relative to the container 100 . For example, in some embodiments, the recessed portion 150 may protrude into the container 100 at a position in the middle of the container 100 relative to the vertical axis of the container 100 . In some embodiments, the recessed portion 150 may protrude into the container 100 at a location near the bottom 130 of the container 100 . In some embodiments, the recessed portion 150 may protrude into the container 100 at a location near the top 120 of the container 100 .

The following figure description includes various embodiments of the container 100, discussion and explanation relative to other alternative embodiments and background. It should be understood, however, that container 100 may have many configurations and modifications. Additionally, while the figures illustrate various embodiments, it should be understood that the container 100 may have configurations other than those illustrated.

FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a container 100 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 202, embodiment 204, embodiment 206, embodiment 208, and/or embodiment 210.

Embodiment 202 illustrates a container 100 having a body portion having a generally rectangular configuration in cross-section. In some embodiments, container 100 may have a body portion 110 having a generally rectangular configuration in cross-section relative to a vertical axis of container 100 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include two or more side walls generally having a rectangular shape.

Embodiment 204 illustrates a container 100 having a body portion having a generally hexagonal configuration in cross-section. In some embodiments, container 100 may have a body portion 110 having a generally hexagonal shape in cross-section relative to a vertical axis of container 100 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include two or more side walls that are generally hexagonally shaped.

Embodiment 206 illustrates a container 100 having a body portion having a generally octagonal configuration in cross-section. In some embodiments, container 100 may have a main body portion 110 having a generally octagonal shape in cross-section relative to a vertical axis of container 100 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include two or more side walls that are generally octagonally shaped.

Embodiment 208 illustrates a container 100 having a body portion having a generally elliptical configuration in cross-section. In some embodiments, container 100 may have a body portion 110 having a generally elliptical shape in cross-section relative to a vertical axis of container 100 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include two or more side walls that are generally elliptical in shape.

Embodiment 210 illustrates a container 100 having a body portion that includes one or more calibration lines. In some embodiments, container 100 may have a body portion 110 that includes one or more calibration lines. In some embodiments, container 100 may include a calibration line indicating the volume of material contained within container 100 . For example, in some embodiments, a calibration line may be configured to indicate the amount of liquid contained within container 100 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include a calibration line indicating the mass of material contained within container 100 . For example, in some embodiments, a calibration line may be configured to indicate the mass of particles contained within container 100 . Accordingly, container 100 may include calibration lines configured to provide information about the many materials that container 100 may contain.

FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a container 100 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 302, embodiment 304, embodiment 306, and/or embodiment 308.

Embodiment 302 illustrates a container 100 having a body portion that includes two or more side walls. In some embodiments, container 100 may have a body portion 110 that includes two or more side walls. In some embodiments, container 100 may include a main body portion including two or more side walls separated by a vacuum. In some embodiments, container 100 may include a body portion 110 that includes two or more side walls separated by an insulating material. Many types of insulating material may be included between the walls of container 100 . Examples of such insulating materials include, but are not limited to, one or more aerogels, polymeric foams, fiberglass, and the like. In some embodiments, container 100 may include a body portion 110 that includes two or more side walls separated by a phase change material. Many types of phase change materials may be included between the walls of container 100 . Examples of such phase change materials include, but are not limited to, eutectic materials, hydrated salt materials, organic materials, and the like. Many phase change materials are known (eg, Farid et al., A review on phase change energy storage: materials and applications, Energy Conservation and Management (45), pgs. 1597-1615 (2004)).

Embodiment 304 illustrates a container 100 having a body portion that includes two or more side walls separated by a vacuum. In some embodiments, container 100 may include a body portion 110 that includes two or more side walls separated by a vacuum. In some embodiments, container 100 may include a body portion 110 that includes two or more side walls separated by a vacuum and includes one or more getters within the vacuum space. Many types of getters are known and can be used. In some embodiments, container 100 may include a body portion 110 that includes two or more side walls separated by a vacuum and includes one or more getters and spacers within the vacuum space.

Embodiment 306 illustrates a container 100 having a body portion that includes two or more side walls including a spacer therebetween. In some embodiments, container 100 may include a body portion 110 including two or more side walls including a spacer therebetween. Many types of insulating material may be included between the walls of the container 100 . Examples of such insulating materials include, but are not limited to, one or more aerogels, polymeric foams, fiberglass, and the like.

Embodiment 308 illustrates a container 100 having a body portion that includes two or more side walls including one or more phase change materials therebetween. In some embodiments, container 100 may include a body portion 110 including two or more side walls including one or more phase change materials therebetween. Many types of phase change materials may be included between the walls of the container 100 . Examples of such phase change materials include, but are not limited to, eutectic materials, hydrated salt materials, organic materials, and the like. Many phase change materials are known (eg, Farid et al., A review on phase change energy storage: materials and applications, Energy Conservation and Management (45), pgs. 1597-1615 (2004)).

FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a container 100 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 402 , embodiment 404 , embodiment 406 , embodiment 408 , and/or embodiment 410 .

Embodiment 402 illustrates a container 100 having a top that includes at least one opening disposed generally adjacent two or more side walls of the body portion. In some embodiments, container 100 may include a top 120 including at least one opening disposed generally adjacent two or more sidewalls of body portion 110 . For example, in some embodiments, the opening may be located at the top 120 of the container 100 at a location approximately at a corner of the top 120 of the container 100 that is operatively connected to both side walls of the container 100 .

Embodiment 404 illustrates a container 100 having at least one neck member configured to operably couple with a lid. In some embodiments, container 100 may include a neck member configured to operably couple with a lid. In some embodiments, the neck member is threaded and configured to couple with a threaded cap. In some embodiments, the neck member may include one or more cross members configured to couple to the lid, the lid including a connecting member configured to receive the one or more cross members. Accordingly, the neck member can be configured to couple to the lid in a variety of ways.

Embodiment 406 illustrates a container 100 having at least one neck member configured to operably couple with a funnel. In some embodiments, container 100 may include a neck member configured to operably couple with a funnel. In some embodiments, the neck member is threaded and configured to couple with a threaded funnel. In some embodiments, the neck member may include one or more cross members configured to couple to the funnel, the funnel including a connection member configured to receive the one or more cross members. Accordingly, the neck member can be configured to couple to the funnel in a variety of ways.

Embodiment 408 illustrates a container 100 having at least one neck member that includes one or more connecting members that are threaded. In some embodiments, container 100 may include a neck member that includes one or more connecting members that are threads. Thus, in some embodiments, container 100 may be configured to accommodate many types of similarly threaded components. Examples of these components include, but are not limited to, honeycomb pouring spouts, closures, funnels, and the like.

Embodiment 410 illustrates a container 100 having at least one neck member that includes one or more connecting members that are transverse connecting members. In some embodiments, container 100 may include a neck member that includes one or more connecting members that are transverse connecting members. Container 100 may include many types of transverse connecting members. The transverse connecting members can have many configurations. For example, in some embodiments, the lateral connecting member may be formed as a rod projecting laterally from the neck member of the container 100 . In some embodiments, the transverse connecting member may be formed as a bolt extending transversely from the neck member of the container 100 . Thus, in some embodiments, container 100 may be configured to accommodate many types of components having similar connecting members. Examples of these components include, but are not limited to, honeycomb-type apertures, closures, funnels, and the like.

FIG. 5 is an exemplary embodiment of a container 100 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 502 , embodiment 504 , embodiment 506 , embodiment 508 , and/or embodiment 510 .

Embodiment 502 illustrates a container 100 having at least one opening with a diameter between about 2 inches and about 20 inches. In some embodiments, container 100 may include at least one opening having a diameter between about 2 inches and about 20 inches.

Embodiment 504 illustrates a container 100 having at least one opening with a diameter between about 3 inches and about 15 inches. In some embodiments, container 100 may include at least one opening having a diameter between about 3 inches and about 15 inches.

Embodiment 506 illustrates a container 100 having at least one opening with a diameter between about 4 inches and about 10 inches. In some embodiments, container 100 may include at least one opening having a diameter between about 4 inches and about 10 inches.

Embodiment 508 illustrates a container 100 having at least one opening with a diameter between about 5 inches and about 8 inches. In some embodiments, container 100 may include at least one opening with a diameter between about 5 inches and about 8 inches.

Embodiment 510 illustrates a container 100 having at least one opening about 5 inches in diameter. In some embodiments, container 100 may include at least one opening about 5 inches in diameter.

FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a container 100 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 602, and/or embodiment 604.

Embodiment 602 illustrates a container 100 having a top that includes one or more locking members configured to engage one or more locking members on the bottom of another container. In some embodiments, a container 100 may include a top 120 including one or more locking members configured to engage one or more locking members on a bottom 130 of another container 100 . The locking member can be configured in many ways. For example, in some embodiments, the top 120 of the first container 100 may include a locking member configured in the shape of a bolt capable of being inserted into a hole in the bottom 130 of the other container 100 . In some embodiments, such a locking member may be configured as a dovetail. In some embodiments, such locking members may be configured as a tongue and groove arrangement.

Embodiment 604 illustrates a container 100 having a top that includes one or more locking members configured to engage one or more locking members on the bottom of another similarly configured container. In some embodiments, a container 100 may include a top 120 that includes one or more locking members configured to engage one or more locking members on a bottom 130 of another similarly configured container 100 . The locking member can be configured in many ways. For example, in some embodiments, the top 120 of the first container 100 may include a locking member configured in the shape of a bolt capable of being inserted into a hole in the bottom 130 of the other container 100 . In some embodiments, such a locking member may be configured as a dovetail. In some embodiments, such locking members may be configured as a tongue and groove arrangement.

FIG. 7 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a container 100 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 702, and/or embodiment 704.

Embodiment 702 illustrates a container 100 having a bottom that includes at least one recessed portion configured to receive a neck member coupled to a lid of an underlying container such that the non-recessed portion of the bottom of the upper container is in contact with the lower container. The shoulders of the container are in substantially continuous contact. In some embodiments, the container 100 may include a bottom 130 including at least one recessed portion 150 configured to receive a neck member coupled to the lid of the underlying container 100 such that the bottom 130 of the upper container 100 is not The recessed portion is in substantially continuous contact with the shoulder of the container 100 below. In some embodiments, the containers 100 may include a bottom 130 that includes a non-recessed portion that is in continuous contact with the shoulder of another container 100 when the containers 100 are stacked on top of each other. Thus, in some embodiments, the stability of two containers 100 stacked one on top of the other is enhanced by the substantially continuous contact of the upper container 100 with the lower container 100 .

Embodiment 704 illustrates a container 100 having a bottom comprising at least one recessed portion disposed adjacent one or more side walls of the body portion and configured to receive a neck member coupled to a lid of an underlying container , such that the non-recessed portion of the bottom of the upper container is in substantially continuous contact with the shoulder of the lower container. In some embodiments, container 100 may include a bottom 130 including at least one neck member disposed adjacent one or more side walls of body portion 100 and configured to receive a neck member coupled to a lid of container 100 below. A recessed portion such that the non-recessed portion of the bottom 130 of the upper container 100 is in substantially continuous contact with the shoulder of the lower container 100 . In some embodiments, the containers 100 may include a bottom 130 that includes a non-recessed portion that is in continuous contact with the shoulder of another container 100 when the containers 100 are stacked on top of each other. Thus, in some embodiments, the stability of two containers 100 stacked one on top of the other is enhanced by the substantially continuous contact of the upper container 100 with the lower container 100 .

FIG. 8 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a container 100 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 802, and/or embodiment 804.

Embodiment 802 illustrates a container 100 having a bottom comprising at least two recessed portions configured to receive at least two neck members coupled to one or more lids of one or more underlying containers , such that the non-recessed portion of the bottom of the upper container is in substantially continuous contact with the shoulders of the one or more lower containers. In some embodiments, container 100 may include a bottom that includes at least two recessed portions configured to receive at least two neck members coupled to one or more lids of one or more underlying containers. , such that the non-recessed portion of the bottom of the upper container 100 is in substantially continuous contact with one or more shoulders of the lower container 100 . In some embodiments, the container 100 may include two recessed portions in the bottom of the container 100 that are spaced apart to receive two neck members that are each connected to a lid and are included on a single underlying container 100 . In some embodiments, the container 100 may include two recessed portions in the bottom of the container 100 spaced apart to receive at least one neck member coupled to the lid and included on a single underlying container 100 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include two recessed portions in the bottom of container 100 that are spaced apart to receive two necks that are each connected to a lid and that are each included on two separate containers. member. Accordingly, in some embodiments, container 100 may include a bottom that includes at least two recessed portions that allow containers to be stacked on top of a single container or on top of two containers (see, for example, FIGS. 42J-42L and FIGS. 43D- Figure 43E). In some embodiments, the first container 100 may include two recesses in the bottom of the first container 100 that are spaced apart to receive a protrusion of the second container and a lip that connects to the lid of the second container. A neck member.

Embodiment 804 illustrates a container 100 having a bottom comprising at least two recessed portions configured to receive at least two neck members coupled to one or more lids of at least one underlying container such that The non-recessed portion of the bottom of the upper container is in substantially continuous contact with the shoulder of at least one lower container. In some embodiments, the container 100 may include a bottom comprising at least two recessed portions configured to receive at least two neck members coupled to one or more lids of at least one underlying container such that The non-recessed portion of the bottom of the upper container is in substantially continuous contact with the shoulder of at least one lower container 100 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include two recessed portions in the bottom of container 100 that are spaced apart to receive two neck members that are each coupled to a lid and included on a single underlying container. In some embodiments, container 100 may include two recessed portions in the bottom of the container that are spaced apart to receive at least one neck member coupled to a lid and included on a single underlying container. In some embodiments, container 100 may include two recessed portions in the bottom of container 100 that are spaced apart to receive two necks that are each connected to a lid and that are each included on two separate containers. member. Thus, in some embodiments, container 100 may include a bottom that includes at least two recessed portions that allow container 100 to be stacked on top of a single container or on top of two containers (see, for example, FIGS. 42J-42L and 43D to Figure 43E). In some embodiments, the first container 100 may include two recessed portions 150 at the bottom of the first container 100 spaced apart to receive a protrusion of the second container and connect with the lid of the second container. of a neck member.

FIG. 9 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a container 100 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 902 .

Embodiment 902 illustrates a container 100 having a bottom that includes one or more locking members configured to engage one or more locking members on the top of another container. In some embodiments, a container 100 may include a bottom that includes one or more locking members configured to engage one or more locking members on the top of another container 100 . Container 100 may include many types of locking members. Examples of such locking members include, but are not limited to, tongue and groove locking members, dovetail locking members, nut and bolt type locking members, and the like.

FIG. 10 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a container 100 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 1002, embodiment 1004, and/or embodiment 1006.

Embodiment 1002 illustrates a container 100 having one or more sealed handles operatively connected at one end to a shoulder region of the container and at the other end to a sidewall of the container. In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more sealing handles 140 operably connected at one end to a shoulder region of the container 100 and at the other end to a sidewall of the container 100 . In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more sealed handles 140 operably connected at one end to the shoulder region of the container 100 and at the other end to the sidewall of the container 100 such that the handles Protrude from the contour of the container 100 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more sealed handles 140 that are operably connected at one end to a shoulder region of container 100 and at the other end to a sidewall of container 100 such that the handles Located above the recessed portion 150 of the container 100 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more sealed handles 140 that are operably connected at one end to a shoulder region of container 100 and at the other end to a sidewall of container 100 such that the handles Located above the recessed portion 150 of the container 100 and the handle retains the contour of the container 100 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more sealed handles 140 that are operably connected at one end to a shoulder region of container 100 and at the other end to a sidewall of container 100 such that the handles The two ends of are connected to the corners of the container 100.

Embodiment 1004 illustrates a container 100 having one or more sealing handles that are operatively connected at one end to a shoulder region of the container and at the other end to a side wall of the container such that the sealing handles are located at the extension. into the recessed portion of the main body. In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more sealing handles 140 that are operably connected at one end to a shoulder region of container 100 and at the other end to a side wall of container 100 such that the sealed The handle is located above a recessed portion 150 protruding into the body portion 110 . In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more sealed handles 140 operably connected at one end to the shoulder region of the container 100 and at the other end to the sidewall of the container 100 such that the handles Protrude from the contour of the container 100 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more sealed handles 140 that are operably connected at one end to a shoulder region of container 100 and at the other end to a sidewall of container 100 such that the handles Located above the recessed portion 150 of the container 100 and the handle retains the contour of the container 100 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more sealed handles 140 that are operably connected at one end to a shoulder region of container 100 and at the other end to a sidewall of container 100 such that the handles The two ends of are connected to the corners of the container 100.

Embodiment 1006 illustrates a container 100 having one or more sealing handles that are operatively connected at one end to a shoulder region of the container and at the other end to a side wall of the container such that the sealing handle is located in the recess. portion above, and the sealing handle is configured such that the sealing handle generally retains the contour of the container. In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more sealed handles 140 operably connected at one end to the shoulder region of the container 100 and at the other end to the sidewall of the container 100 such that the handles Located above the recessed portion 150 , and the sealing handle is configured such that the sealing handle generally retains the contour of the container 100 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more sealed handles 140 that are operably connected at one end to a shoulder region of container 100 and at the other end to a sidewall of container 100 such that the handles The two ends of are connected to the corners of the container 100.

FIG. 11 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a container 100 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 1102, embodiment 1104, and/or embodiment 1106.

Embodiment 1102 illustrates a container 100 having one or more sealed handles that are operatively connected at one end to a sidewall of the container and at the other end to the sidewall of the container. In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more sealing handles that are operably connected at one end to a sidewall of the container and at the other end to the sidewall of the container. In some embodiments, one or more sealing handles may protrude from the side of the container and thus not retain the contour of the container. In some embodiments, one or more sealing handles may be located above one or more recessed portions extending into the sides of the container. In some embodiments, one or more sealing handles may be located above one or more recessed portions that protrude into the side of the container, and the sealing handles may be configured such that the contour of the container is generally preserved.

Embodiment 1104 illustrates a container 100 having one or more sealing handles that are operatively connected at one end to a side wall of the container and at the other end to the side wall of the container such that the sealing handle is located in the above the recessed portion in the main body. In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more sealing handles 140 that are operatively connected at one end to the sidewall of the container 100 and at the other end to the sidewall of the container 100 such that the sealing handle 140 is located above a recessed portion 150 protruding into the body portion 110 . In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more handles 140 attached to the corners of the container 100 . In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more handles 140 attached to non-corners of the container 100 .

Embodiment 1106 illustrates a container 100 having one or more sealing handles operatively connected at one end to a side wall of the container and at the other end to the side wall of the container such that the sealing handle is located in a recessed portion above, and the sealing handle is configured such that the sealing handle generally retains the contour of the container. In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more sealing handles 140 that are operatively connected at one end to the sidewall of the container 100 and at the other end to the sidewall of the container 100 such that the sealing handle Located above the recessed portion 150 and the sealing handle is configured such that the sealing handle generally retains the contour of the container 100 . In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more handles 140 attached to the corners of the container 100 . In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more handles 140 attached to the non-corners of the container 100 .

FIG. 12 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a container 100 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 1202, embodiment 1204, embodiment 1206, and/or embodiment 1208.

Embodiment 1202 illustrates a container 100 having one or more recessed portions protruding into one or more side walls approximately in the middle of a body portion of the container. In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more recessed portions 150 protruding into one or more side walls at a location approximately in the middle of the main body portion 110 of the container 100 . In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more recessed portions 150 projecting into the one or more side walls at a location generally opposite the location of the one or more sealed handles 140 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recessed portions 150 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure. In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recessed portions 150 extending into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure that a worker may use to assist in lifting container 100 . In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more recessed portions 150 that protrude into one or more side walls to form the recessed portion 150 with a vertical overhang.

Embodiment 1204 illustrates a container 100 having one or more recessed portions that protrude into one or more side walls approximately near the top of the main body portion of the container. In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recessed portions 150 that protrude into one or more side walls at a location generally near the top of body portion 110 of container 100 . In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more recessed portions 150 that protrude into the one or more side walls at a location generally opposite the location of the one or more sealing handles 140 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recessed portions 150 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure. In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recessed portions 150 extending into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure that a worker may use to assist in lifting container 100 . In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more recessed portions 150 that protrude into one or more side walls to form the recessed portion 150 with a vertical overhang.

Embodiment 1206 illustrates a container 100 having one or more recessed portions that protrude into one or more side walls at a location generally near the bottom of the main body portion of the container. In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recessed portions 150 that protrude into one or more side walls at a location generally near the bottom of body portion 110 of container 100 . In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more recessed portions 150 that protrude into the one or more side walls at a location generally opposite the location of the one or more sealing handles 140 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recessed portions 150 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure. In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recessed portions 150 extending into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure that a worker may use to assist in lifting container 100 . In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more recessed portions 150 that protrude into one or more side walls to form the recessed portion 150 with a vertical overhang.

Embodiment 1208 illustrates a container 100 having one or more recessed portions that project into one or more side walls at corners formed by the body portion of the container. In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recessed portions 150 that protrude into one or more side walls at corners formed by the main body portion of container 100 . In some embodiments, one or more recessed portions may be positioned adjacent to one or more sealing handles. In some embodiments, one or more recessed portions may be configured to serve as gripping points for a worker to grasp the container.

FIG. 13 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a container 100 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 1302, embodiment 1304, embodiment 1306, and/or embodiment 1308.

Embodiment 1302 illustrates a container 100 having one or more recessed portions that protrude into one or more side walls at non-corner portions of the body portion of the container. In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recessed portions 150 that protrude into one or more side walls at non-corner portions of main body portion 110 of container 100 . In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more recessed portions 150 that protrude into the one or more side walls at a location generally opposite the location of the one or more sealing handles 140 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recessed portions 150 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure. In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recessed portions 150 extending into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure that a worker may use to assist in lifting container 100 . In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more recessed portions 150 that protrude into one or more side walls to form the recessed portion 150 with a vertical overhang.

Embodiment 1304 illustrates a container 100 having one or more recessed portions that protrude into one or more sidewalls of the main body portion at locations generally opposite where at least one handle of the container is operably connected. In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more recessed portions 150 that extend into one or more sides of the main body portion 110 at locations generally opposite from where the at least one handle of the container 100 is operably connected. in the wall. In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recessed portions 150 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure. In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recessed portions 150 extending into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure that a worker may use to assist in lifting container 100 . In some embodiments, the container 100 may include one or more recessed portions 150 that protrude into one or more side walls to form the recessed portion 150 with a vertical overhang.

Embodiment 1306 illustrates a container 100 having one or more recessed portions extending into one or more side walls of the main body portion adjacent to one or more sealing handles operably connected to the container middle. In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recessed portions 150 that extend into one or more of body portion 110 adjacent one or more seal handles 140 that are operably connected to container 100 . in multiple side walls. Accordingly, in some embodiments, the recessed portion 150 may be located on the container 100 inwardly of the handle to allow the fingers of a person grasping the handle to occupy the recessed portion.

Embodiment 1308 illustrates a container 100 having one or more recessed portions including vertical overhangs. In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recessed portions 150 that include vertical overhangs. Accordingly, in some embodiments, the recessed portion 150 may be configured with a vertical overhang that allows a worker to use the recessed portion 150 to grasp the container 100 .

FIG. 14 and the following figures illustrate various embodiments of a container 1400, discussion and description of the above-described embodiment (except for lid 1460) of FIG. 1 and/or other alternative embodiments and background with respect to FIG. It should be understood, however, that container 1400 may have many configurations and/or may be a modified version of FIGS. 1 and/or 14 . Additionally, while the figures illustrate various embodiments, it should be understood that the container 1400 may have configurations other than those illustrated.

Figure 14 illustrates an exemplary container 1400 in which embodiments may be implemented. Container 1400 includes a body portion 1410 . In some embodiments, body portion 1410 may be formed from a single sidewall. In some embodiments, body portion 1410 may be formed by two or more sidewalls. For example, in some embodiments, container 1400 may include two or more side walls including an air gap therebetween. In some embodiments, container 1400 may include two or more side walls including a spacer therebetween. In some embodiments, container 1400 may include two or more side walls with a vacuum included between the two or more side walls. In some embodiments, container 1400 may include two or more side walls including a phase change material between the two or more side walls.

Container 1400 includes a top 1420 operably connected to body portion 1410 . Top 1420 includes a shoulder containing the opening and a neck member defining the opening. In some embodiments, container 1400 may include at least one opening disposed substantially adjacent one or more sidewalls of body portion 1410 of container 1400 . The opening can be configured in many sizes. For example, in some embodiments, the size of the opening may be large enough to allow a person to pass his hand through the opening into the interior of the container 1400 . In some embodiments, the neck member may optionally include one or more connecting members. The neck member may optionally include many types of connecting members. For example, such connecting members include, but are not limited to, threads, lugs, compression fittings, ridges, and the like.

Container 1400 includes a bottom 1430 operably connected to body portion 1410 . Bottom 1430 includes bottom 1430 operably connected to body portion 1410 and includes at least one recessed portion and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion. In some embodiments, the recessed portion is configured to receive the neck of another container 1400 . In some embodiments, the recessed portion is configured to receive the neck of a lid attached to another container 1400 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, a top container 1400 may be stacked on top of a lower container 1400 such that the neck and lid of the lower container 1400 may be received in a recessed portion of the top container 1400 . In some embodiments, container 1400 may include a substantially continuous non-recessed portion. The substantially continuous non-recessed portion may define a recessed portion of the bottom 1430 of the container 1400 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, a top container 1400 may be stacked on top of an underlying container 1400 such that the neck and attached lid of the underlying container 1400 is received in a recessed portion of the bottom 1430 of the top container 1400 and the top container 1400 The substantially continuous non-recessed portion of the substantially continuous seat rests substantially continuously on the shoulder of the container 1400 below.

The container 1400 includes one or more sealing handles 1440 operatively connected to the container 1400 . The sealed handle 1440 is sealed at both ends of the handle such that the interior of the handle is sealed from the interior of the main body of the container 1400 . Thus, in some embodiments, fluid cannot flow from the interior of the body of the container 1400 into the handle connected to the container 1400 . In some embodiments, the handle is attached to the container 1400 such that one end of the handle is attached to the shoulder of the top 1420 of the container 1400 and the other end is attached to the sidewall of the container 1400 . In some embodiments, the handle is attached to the container 1400 such that one end of the handle is attached to the side wall of the container 1400 and the other end is attached to the side wall of the container 1400 . In some embodiments, the handle may extend beyond the contour of the body portion 1410 of the container 1400 to which the handle is attached. In some embodiments, the handle may not extend beyond the outline of the body portion 1410 of the container 1400 to which the handle is attached. Thus, in some embodiments, a handle may be attached to the container 1400 such that the overall profile of the container 1400 is maintained.

Container 1400 includes one or more recessed portions 1450 that protrude into one or more side walls of body portion 1410 . In some embodiments, the recessed portion 1450 may protrude into the sidewall of the container 1400 adjacent the handle so that the handle may be grasped and the fingers of a grasping hand may be located adjacent the recessed portion. In some embodiments, the recessed portion 1450 may protrude into the sidewall of the container 1400 at a location on the container 1400 opposite where the handle is attached to the container 1400 . In some embodiments, recessed portion 1450 may protrude into the sidewall of container 1400 at a location on container 1400 opposite the location of the attached handle such that recessed portion 1450 acts as a handle for lifting container 1400 . For example, in some embodiments, a worker may grasp the handle attached to the container 1400 with one hand and grasp the recessed portion 1450 that projects into the side wall of the container 1400 on the opposite side of the handle with the other hand. Recessed portion 1450 may protrude into the sidewall of container 1400 at a number of locations relative to container 1400 . For example, in some embodiments, the recessed portion 1450 may protrude into the container 1400 at a location that is in the middle of the container 1400 relative to the vertical axis of the container 1400 . In some embodiments, the recessed portion 1450 may protrude into the container 1400 at a location near the bottom 1430 of the container 1400 . In some embodiments, the recessed portion 1450 may protrude into the container 1400 at a location near the top 1420 of the container 1400 .

In some embodiments, container 1400 may include at least one lid 1460 . In some embodiments, container 1400 may include a lid 1460 coupled to container 1400 . Lid 1460 can be attached to container 1400 in a number of ways. In some embodiments, lid 1460 may be attached to container 1400 by a tether. In some embodiments, lid 1460 may be hinged to container 1400 . In some embodiments, the lid 1460 can be connected to the container 1400 by a pivot member that allows the lid 1460 to rotate laterally away from the opening of the container 1400 .

FIG. 15 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a container 1500 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 1502, embodiment 1504, embodiment 1506, embodiment 1508, and/or embodiment 1510.

Embodiment 1502 illustrates a container 1400 having at least one lid attached to the container. In some embodiments, container 1400 may include at least one lid 1460 coupled to container 1400 . Lid 1460 can be attached to container 1400 in a number of ways. In some embodiments, lid 1460 may be attached to container 1400 by a tether. In some embodiments, lid 1460 may be hinged to container 1400 . In some embodiments, the lid 1460 can be connected to the container 1400 by a pivot member that allows the lid 1460 to rotate laterally away from the opening of the container 1400 .

Embodiment 1504 illustrates a container 1400 having at least one lid configured to operably couple with a neck member. In some embodiments, container 1400 can include at least one lid 1460 configured to operably couple with the neck member. In some embodiments, the cap 1460 may be threaded such that the cap will thread on the threaded neck member and seal the opening of the container 1400 . In some embodiments, lid 1460 may include a compression fastener that compresses over the neck member and seals the opening of container 1400 . In some embodiments, lid 1460 may include a gasket that will compress the neck member and seal the opening of container 1400 . Accordingly, lid 1460 may have a number of configurations that allow lid 1460 to seal the opening of container 1400 .

Embodiment 1506 illustrates a container 1400 having at least one lid configured to operably couple with the neck member and seal the opening. In some embodiments, container 1400 can include at least one lid 1460 configured to operably connect with the neck member and seal the opening. In some embodiments, the cap 1460 may be threaded such that the cap will thread on the threaded neck member and seal the opening of the container 1400 . In some embodiments, lid 1460 may include a compression fastener that compresses over the neck member and seals the opening of container 1400 . In some embodiments, lid 1460 may include a gasket that will compress the neck member and seal the opening of container 1400 . Accordingly, lid 1460 may have a number of configurations that allow lid 1460 to seal the opening of container 1400 .

Embodiment 1508 illustrates a container 1400 having at least one lid configured with threads that operably engage with threads of at least one neck member. In some embodiments, container 1400 can include at least one cap 1460 configured to have threads that operably connect with threads of at least one neck member.

Embodiment 1510 illustrates a container 1400 having at least one lid configured with one or more connection members operatively connected to one or more connection members of at least one neck member. In some embodiments, container 1400 can include at least one lid 1460 configured with one or more connection members operatively connected to one or more connection members of at least one neck member. Cover 1460 may include many types of connection members. In some embodiments, the cap 1460 can include one or more generally transverse rods inserted into one or more holes in the neck member. In some embodiments, the cover 1460 can include one or more apertures that receive one or more generally transverse rods coupled to the neck member. In some embodiments, cap 1460 may include one or more compression rings that compress over the neck member of container 1400 . In some embodiments, lid 1460 may be constructed of a resilient material that extends over the neck member of container 1400 . Thus, the cover may comprise many types of connection members.

Figure 16 illustrates an exemplary container 1600 in which embodiments may be implemented. Container 1600 includes a body portion 1610 . In some embodiments, body portion 1610 may be formed from a single sidewall. In some embodiments, body portion 1610 may be formed by two or more side walls. For example, in some embodiments, container 1600 may include two or more side walls including an air gap therebetween. In some embodiments, container 1600 may include two or more side walls including a spacer therebetween. In some embodiments, container 1600 may include two or more side walls with a vacuum included between the two or more side walls. In some embodiments, container 1600 may include two or more side walls including a phase change material between the two or more side walls. In some embodiments, container 1600 may include one or more walls that divide the interior of the container into two or more chambers.

Container 1600 includes a top 1620 operably connected to body portion 1610 . In some embodiments, container 1600 may include a top operably connected to the body portion and including a shoulder including at least one opening disposed generally adjacent one or more side walls of the body portion. Top 1620 includes at least one neck member defining at least one opening. The opening can be configured in many sizes. For example, in some embodiments, the size of the opening may be large enough to allow a person to pass his hand through the opening into the interior of the container 1600 . In some embodiments, the neck member may optionally include one or more connecting members. The neck member may optionally include many types of connecting members. For example, such connecting members include, but are not limited to, threads, lugs, compression fittings, ridges, and the like. In some embodiments, the neck member may include a cross member extending from the neck member. In some embodiments, the neck member may include a friction fit. In some embodiments, the neck member may include one or more inserts configured to receive one or more protruding members. Accordingly, the neck member may comprise many types of connection members.

Container 1600 includes a bottom 1630 operatively connected to body portion 1610 . The bottom 1630 includes at least two recessed portions and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion. In some embodiments, at least two recessed portions are configured to receive the neck of another container 1600 . In some embodiments, the two or more recessed portions are each configured to receive the neck of a lid attached to another container 1600 . Thus, in some embodiments, a top container 1600 can be stacked on top of a lower container 1600 such that one or more necks and lids of the lower container 1600 can be received on top of two or more of the top containers 1600. in the recessed part. In some embodiments, container 1600 may include a substantially continuous non-recessed portion. The substantially continuous non-recessed portions may define two or more recessed portions of the bottom 1630 of the container 1600 . Thus, in some embodiments, a top container 1600 can be stacked on top of a lower container 1600 such that one or more necks and attached lids of the lower container 1600 are received on two or more of the bottom 1630 of the top container 1600. The substantially continuous non-recessed portions of the more recessed portions and the top container 1600 sit substantially continuously on the shoulders of the underlying container 1600 .

The container 1600 includes one or more sealing handles 1640 operatively connected to the container 1600 . The sealed handle 1640 is sealed at both ends of the handle so that the interior of the handle is sealed off from the interior of the main body of the container 1600 . Thus, in some embodiments, fluid cannot flow from inside the body of the container 1600 into the sealed handle 1640 connected to the container 1600 . In some embodiments, sealing handle 1640 is attached to container 1600 such that one end of sealing handle 1640 is attached to the shoulder of top 1620 of container 1600 and the other end is attached to the sidewall of container 1600 . In some embodiments, sealing handle 1640 is attached to container 1600 such that one end of sealing handle 1640 is attached to the sidewall of container 1600 and the other end is attached to the sidewall of container 1600 . In some embodiments, the sealing handle 1640 may extend beyond the contour of the body portion 1610 of the container 1600 to which the handle is attached. In some embodiments, the sealing handle 1640 may not extend beyond the contour of the body portion 1610 of the container 1600 to which the handle is attached. Thus, in some embodiments, sealing handle 1640 may be attached to container 1600 such that the overall profile of container 1600 is maintained.

The following figure description includes various embodiments of the container 1600, discussion and explanation of other alternative embodiments and background. It should be understood, however, that container 1600 may have many configurations and modifications. Additionally, while the figures illustrate various embodiments, it should be understood that the container 1600 may have configurations other than those illustrated.

FIG. 17 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a container 1600 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 1702, embodiment 1704, embodiment 1706, embodiment 1708, and/or embodiment 1710.

Embodiment 1702 illustrates a container 1600 having a body portion having a generally rectangular configuration in cross-section. In some embodiments, container 1600 may have a body portion 1610 having a generally rectangular configuration in cross-section relative to a vertical axis of container 1600 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include two or more side walls generally having a rectangular shape.

Embodiment 1704 illustrates a container 1600 having a body portion having a generally hexagonal configuration in cross-section. In some embodiments, container 1600 may have a body portion 1610 having a generally hexagonal shape in cross-section relative to a vertical axis of container 1600 . In some embodiments, container 1600 may include two or more side walls that are generally hexagonal in shape.

Embodiment 1706 illustrates a container 1600 having a body portion having a generally octagonal configuration in cross-section. In some embodiments, container 1600 may have a body portion 1610 having a generally octagonal configuration in cross-section relative to a vertical axis of container 1600 . In some embodiments, container 1600 may include two or more side walls generally having an octagonal shape.

Embodiment 1708 illustrates a container 1600 having a body portion having a generally elliptical configuration in cross-section. In some embodiments, container 1600 may have a body portion 1610 that has a generally elliptical configuration in cross-section relative to a vertical axis of container 1600 . In some embodiments, container 1600 may include two or more side walls generally having an oval shape.

Embodiment 1710 illustrates a container 1600 having a body portion that includes one or more calibration lines. In some embodiments, container 1600 may have a body portion 1610 that includes one or more calibration lines. In some embodiments, container 1600 may include a calibration line indicating the volume of material contained within container 1600 . For example, in some embodiments, a calibration line may be configured to indicate the amount of liquid contained within container 1600 . In some embodiments, container 1600 may include a calibration line indicating the mass of material contained within container 1600 . For example, in some embodiments, a calibration line may be configured to indicate the mass of particles contained within container 1600 . Accordingly, container 1600 may include calibration lines configured to provide information regarding the many materials that container 1600 may contain.

FIG. 18 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a container 1600 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 1802, embodiment 1804, embodiment 1806, and/or embodiment 1808.

Embodiment 1802 illustrates a container 1600 having a body portion that includes two or more side walls. In some embodiments, container 1600 can have a body portion 1610 that includes two or more side walls. In some embodiments, container 1600 may include a body portion 1610 that includes two or more side walls separated by a vacuum. In some embodiments, container 1600 can include a body portion 1610 that includes two or more side walls separated by an insulating material. Many types of insulating material may be included between the walls of container 1600 . Examples of such insulating materials include, but are not limited to, one or more aerogels, polymeric foams, fiberglass, and the like. In some embodiments, container 1600 can include a body portion 1610 that includes two or more side walls separated by a phase change material. Many types of phase change materials may be included between the walls of the container 1600 . Examples of such phase change materials include, but are not limited to, eutectic materials, hydrated salt materials, organic materials, and the like. Many phase change materials are known (eg, Farid et al., A review on phase change energy storage: materials and applications, Energy Conservation and Management (45), pgs. 1597-1615 (2004)).

Embodiment 1804 illustrates a container 1600 having a body portion that includes two or more side walls separated by a vacuum. In some embodiments, container 1600 may include a body portion 1610 that includes two or more side walls separated by a vacuum. In some embodiments, container 1600 may include a body portion 1610 that includes two or more side walls separated by a vacuum and includes one or more getters within the vacuum space. Many types of getters are known and can be used. In some embodiments, container 1600 may include a body portion 1610 that includes two or more side walls separated by a vacuum and includes one or more getters and spacers within the vacuum space.

Embodiment 1806 illustrates a container 1600 having a body portion that includes two or more side walls including a spacer therebetween. In some embodiments, container 1600 can include a body portion 1610 that includes two or more side walls separated by an insulating material. Many types of insulating material may be included between the walls of container 1600 . Examples of such insulating materials include, but are not limited to, one or more aerogels, polymeric foams, fiberglass, and the like.

Embodiment 1808 illustrates a container 1600 having a body portion that includes two or more side walls including one or more phase change materials therebetween. In some embodiments, container 1600 can include a body portion 1610 that includes two or more side walls separated by a phase change material. Many types of phase change materials may be included between the walls of the container 1600 . Examples of such phase change materials include, but are not limited to, eutectic materials, hydrated salt materials, organic materials, and the like. Many phase change materials are known (eg, Farid et al., A review on phase change energy storage: materials and applications, Energy Conservation and Management (45), pgs. 1597-1615 (2004)).

FIG. 19 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a container 1600 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 1902, embodiment 1904, embodiment 1906, embodiment 1908, and/or embodiment 1910.

Embodiment 1902 illustrates a container 1600 having a top that includes at least one opening disposed generally adjacent two or more side walls of the body portion. In some embodiments, container 1600 may include a top 1620 including at least one opening disposed generally adjacent two or more sidewalls of body portion 1610 . For example, in some embodiments, the opening may be located at the top 1620 of the container 1600 at a location approximately at a corner of the top 1620 of the container 1600 that is operatively connected to both side walls of the container 1600 .

Embodiment 1904 illustrates a container 1600 having a top that includes at least one opening disposed approximately adjacent one or more sidewalls of the body portion and approximately midway across the width of the container. In some embodiments, container 1600 may include a top 1620 including at least one opening disposed approximately adjacent one or more sidewalls of body portion 1610 and approximately midway across the width of container 1600 . For example, in some embodiments, container 1610 may include a top 1620 including an opening positioned proximate to one side of the narrow end of generally rectangular top 1620 .

Embodiment 1906 illustrates a container 1600 having at least one neck member configured to operably connect with a lid. In some embodiments, container 1600 may include a neck member configured to operably connect with a lid. In some embodiments, the neck member is threaded and configured to connect with a threaded cap. In some embodiments, the neck member may include one or more cross members configured to connect with a cover including a connection member configured to receive the one or more cross members. Accordingly, the neck member can be configured to couple with the lid in a variety of ways.

Embodiment 1908 illustrates a container 1600 having at least one neck member configured to operably connect with a funnel. In some embodiments, container 1600 may include a neck member configured to operably couple with a funnel. In some embodiments, the neck member is threaded and configured to connect with a threaded funnel. In some embodiments, the neck member may include one or more cross members configured to connect with the funnel, the funnel including a connection member configured to receive the one or more cross members. Accordingly, the neck member can be configured to couple with the funnel in a variety of ways.

Embodiment 1910 illustrates a container 1600 having at least one neck member that includes one or more connecting members that are threads. In some embodiments, container 1600 may include a neck member that includes one or more connecting members that are threads. Thus, in some embodiments, container 1600 may be configured to accommodate many types of similarly threaded items. Examples of these items include, but are not limited to, honeycomb apertures, closures, funnels, and the like.

FIG. 20 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a container 1600 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 2002, embodiment 2004, embodiment 2006, embodiment 2008, and/or embodiment 2010.

Embodiment 2002 illustrates a container 1600 having at least one neck member that includes one or more connecting members that are transverse connecting members. In some embodiments, container 1600 may include a neck member that includes one or more connection members that are transverse connection members. Container 1600 may include many types of transverse connection members. The transverse connecting members can have many configurations. For example, in some embodiments, the transverse connecting member may be formed as a rod projecting transversely from the neck member of the container 1600 . In some embodiments, the transverse connecting member may be formed as a bolt projecting transversely from the neck member of the container 1600 . Thus, in some embodiments, container 1600 may be configured to accommodate many types of items having similar connection members. Examples of these items include, but are not limited to, honeycomb apertures, closures, funnels, and the like.

Embodiment 2004 illustrates a container 1600 having at least one opening with a diameter between about 2 inches and about 20 inches. In some embodiments, container 1600 can include at least one opening with a diameter between about 2 inches and about 20 inches.

Embodiment 2006 illustrates a container 1600 having at least one opening with a diameter between about 3 inches and about 15 inches. In some embodiments, container 1600 can include at least one opening with a diameter between about 3 inches and about 15 inches.

Embodiment 2008 illustrates a container 1600 having at least one opening with a diameter between about 4 inches and about 10 inches. In some embodiments, container 1600 can include at least one opening with a diameter between about 4 inches and about 10 inches.

Embodiment 2010 illustrates a container 1600 having at least one opening with a diameter between about 5 inches and about 8 inches. In some embodiments, container 1600 can include at least one opening with a diameter between about 5 inches and about 8 inches.

FIG. 21 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a container 1600 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 2102, embodiment 2104, and/or embodiment 2106.

Embodiment 2102 illustrates a container 1600 having at least one opening about 5 inches in diameter. In some embodiments, container 1600 may include an opening of about 5 inches in diameter.

Embodiment 2104 illustrates a container 1600 having a top that includes one or more locking members configured to engage one or more locking members located on the bottom of another container. In some embodiments, a container 1600 may include a top 1620 that includes one or more locking members configured to engage one or more locking members located on the bottom of another container 1600 . The locking member can be configured in many ways. For example, in some embodiments, the top 1620 of the first container 1600 may include a locking member configured in the shape of a bolt that can be inserted into a hole in the bottom of another container. In some embodiments, such a locking member may be configured as a dovetail. In some embodiments, such locking members may be configured as a tongue and groove arrangement.

Embodiment 2106 illustrates a container 1600 having a top that includes one or more locking members configured to engage one or more locking members located on the bottom of another similarly configured container. In some embodiments, container 1600 may include a top 1620 that includes one or more locking members configured to engage one or more locking members located on the bottom of another similarly configured container. The locking member can be configured in many ways. For example, in some embodiments, the top 1620 of the first container 1600 may include a locking member configured in the shape of a bolt that can be inserted into a hole at the bottom of another container. In some embodiments, such a locking member may be configured as a dovetail. In some embodiments, such locking members may be configured as a tongue and groove arrangement.

FIG. 22 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a container 1600 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 2202, and/or embodiment 2204.

Embodiment 2202 illustrates a container 1600 having a bottom that includes at least one recessed portion configured to receive a neck member coupled to a lid of an underlying container such that the non-recessed portion of the bottom of the upper container is in contact with the underlying container. The shoulders are in approximately continuous contact. In some embodiments, the container 1600 can include a bottom 1630 that includes at least one recessed portion configured to receive a neck member coupled to a lid of an underlying container such that the non-recessed portion of the bottom 1630 of the upper container 1600 is in contact with The shoulders of the underlying container are in substantially continuous contact. In some embodiments, the container 1600 can include a bottom 1630 that includes a non-recessed portion that makes continuous contact with the shoulder of another container when the containers are stacked on top of each other. Thus, in some embodiments, the stability of two containers stacked one on top of the other is enhanced by the substantially continuous contact of the upper container 1600 with the lower container 1600 .

Embodiment 2204 illustrates a container 1600 having a bottom comprising at least two recessed portions configured to receive at least two neck members each connected to the lid(s) of an underlying container such that the upper A non-recessed portion of the bottom of the container is in substantially continuous contact with one or more shoulders of the underlying container. In some embodiments, container 1600 can include a bottom 1630 that includes at least two recessed portions configured to receive at least two neck members that are each connected to the lid of one or more underlying containers such that The non-recessed portion of the bottom of the upper container 1600 is in substantially continuous contact with one or more shoulders of the one or more lower containers. In some embodiments, container 1600 may include two recessed portions in the bottom of container 1600 that are spaced apart to receive two neck members that are each coupled to a lid and included on a single underlying container. In some embodiments, container 1600 may include two recessed portions in the bottom of container 1600 that are spaced apart to receive at least one neck member coupled to a lid and included on a single underlying container. In some embodiments, container 1600 may include two recessed portions in the bottom of container 1600 that are spaced apart to receive two necks that are each connected to a lid and that are each included on two separate containers. member. Accordingly, in some embodiments, the container 1600 can include a bottom that includes at least two recessed portions that allow the container 1600 to be stacked on top of a single container or on top of two containers (see, e.g., FIGS. 42J-42L and 43D to Figure 43E). In some embodiments, the first container 1600 may include two recesses in the bottom of the first container 1600 that are spaced apart to receive a protrusion of the second container and engage with the lid of the second container. of a neck member.

FIG. 23 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a container 1600 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 2302, and/or embodiment 2304.

Embodiment 2302 illustrates a container 1600 having a bottom comprising at least one of a neck member disposed adjacent one or more side walls of the body portion and configured to receive a lid attached to at least one underlying container. A recessed portion such that a non-recessed portion of the bottom of the upper container is in substantially continuous contact with the shoulder of the lower container. In some embodiments, container 1600 may include a bottom 1630 including a neck member disposed adjacent one or more side walls of body portion 1610 and configured to receive a neck member coupled to a lid of at least one underlying container. At least one recessed portion such that the non-recessed portion of the bottom of the upper container 1600 is in substantially continuous contact with the shoulder of the lower container. In some embodiments, the container 1600 can include a bottom 1630 that includes a non-recessed portion that makes continuous contact with the shoulder of another container when the containers are stacked on top of each other. Thus, in some embodiments, the stability of two containers stacked one on top of the other is enhanced by the substantially continuous contact of the upper container 1600 with the lower container.

Embodiment 2304 illustrates a container 1600 having a bottom comprising at least two recessed portions configured to receive at least two neck members coupled to one or more lids of one or more underlying containers , such that the non-recessed portion of the bottom of the upper container is in substantially continuous contact with the shoulders of the one or more lower containers. In some embodiments, container 1600 can include a bottom 1630 that includes at least two recessed portions configured to receive at least two necks that couple to one or more lids of one or more underlying containers. member such that the non-recessed portion of the bottom of the upper container is in substantially continuous contact with the shoulders of the one or more lower containers. In some embodiments, the container 1600 may include two recessed portions in the bottom 1630 of the container 1600 that are spaced apart to receive two neck members that are each connected to a lid and are included on a single underlying container. . In some embodiments, container 1600 may include two recessed portions in the bottom of the container that are spaced apart to receive at least one neck member coupled to a lid and included on a single underlying container. In some embodiments, container 1600 may include two recessed portions in the bottom of container 1600 that are spaced apart to receive two necks that are each connected to a lid and that are each included on two separate containers. member. Accordingly, in some embodiments, the container 1600 can include a bottom that includes at least two recessed portions that allow the container 1600 to be stacked on top of a single container or on top of two containers (see, e.g., FIGS. 42J-42L and 43D to Figure 43E). In some embodiments, the first container 1600 may include two recessed portions in the bottom of the first container that are spaced apart to receive a protrusion and a neck member that couple with the lid of the second container.

FIG. 24 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a container 1600 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 2402, and/or embodiment 2404.

Embodiment 2402 illustrates a container 1600 having a bottom comprising at least two recessed portions configured to receive at least two neck members connected to at least two lids of at least one underlying container such that the upper A non-recessed portion of the bottom of the container is in substantially continuous contact with at least one underlying shoulder of the container. In some embodiments, container 1600 can include a bottom 1630 that includes at least two recessed portions configured to receive at least two neck members coupled to at least two lids of at least one underlying container such that The non-recessed portion of the bottom 1630 of the upper container 1600 is in substantially continuous contact with the shoulder of at least one lower container. In some embodiments, container 1600 may include two recessed portions in the bottom of container 1600 that are spaced apart to receive two neck members that are each coupled to a lid and included on a single underlying container. In some embodiments, container 1600 may include two recessed portions in the bottom of container 1600 that are spaced apart to receive at least one neck member coupled to a lid and included on a single underlying container. In some embodiments, the container 1600 may include two recessed portions in the bottom 1630 of the container 1600 that are spaced apart to receive two necks that are each connected to a lid and that are each included on two separate containers. internal components. Accordingly, in some embodiments, container 1600 can include a bottom 1630 that includes at least two recessed portions that allow containers to be stacked on top of a single container or on top of two containers (see, e.g., FIGS. 42J-42L and 43D to Figure 43E). In some embodiments, the first container 1600 may include two recessed portions in the bottom 1630 of the first container 1600, the two recessed portions being spaced apart to receive a protrusion and a neck for coupling with a lid of the second container. member.

Embodiment 2404 illustrates a container 1600 having a bottom that includes one or more locking members configured to engage one or more locking members on top of another container. In some embodiments, container 1600 may include a bottom 1630 that includes one or more locking members configured to engage one or more locking members located on top of another container. Container 1600 may include many types of locking members. Examples of such locking members include, but are not limited to, tongue and groove locking members, dovetail locking members, nut and bolt type locking members, and the like.

FIG. 25 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a container 1600 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 2502, embodiment 2504, and/or embodiment 2506.

Embodiment 2502 illustrates a container 1600 having one or more sealed handles operably connected at one end to a shoulder region of the container and at the other end to a side wall of the container. In some embodiments, container 1600 may include one or more sealing handles 1640 operably connected at one end to a shoulder region of container 1600 and at the other end to a sidewall of container 1600 . In some embodiments, container 1600 may include one or more sealed handles 1640 that are operatively connected at one end to a shoulder region of container 1600 and at the other end to a sidewall of container 1600 such that the handles Protrudes from the contour of the container 1600 . In some embodiments, container 1600 may include one or more sealed handles 1640 that are operably connected at one end to a shoulder region of container 1600 and at the other end to a side wall of container 1600 such that the handles Located above the recessed portion of the container 1600. In some embodiments, container 1600 may include one or more sealed handles 1640 that are operably connected at one end to a shoulder region of container 1600 and at the other end to a side wall of container 1600 such that the handles Located above the recessed portion of the container 1600 and the handle retains the contour of the container 1600 . In some embodiments, container 1600 may include one or more sealed handles 1640 that are operably connected at one end to a shoulder region of container 1600 and at the other end to a side wall of container 1600 such that the handles The two ends of are connected to the corners of the container 1600.

Embodiment 2504 illustrates a container 1600 having one or more sealing handles that are operatively connected at one end to a shoulder region of the container and at the other end to a side wall of the container such that the sealing handles are located in the extension. into the recessed portion of the main body. In some embodiments, container 1600 may include one or more sealing handles 1640 that are operably connected at one end to a shoulder region of container 1600 and at the other end to a side wall of container 1600 such that the sealed The handle is located above a recess extending into the body portion 1610 . In some embodiments, container 1600 may include one or more sealed handles 1640 that are operatively connected at one end to a shoulder region of container 1600 and at the other end to a sidewall of container 1600 such that the handles Protrudes from the contour of the container 1600 . In some embodiments, container 1600 may include one or more sealed handles 1640 that are operably connected at one end to a shoulder region of container 1600 and at the other end to a side wall of container 1600 such that the handles Located above the recessed portion of the container 1600 and the handle retains the contour of the container 1600 . In some embodiments, container 1600 may include one or more sealed handles 1640 that are operably connected at one end to a shoulder region of container 1600 and at the other end to a side wall of container 1600 such that the handles The two ends of are connected to the corners of the container 1600.

Embodiment 2506 illustrates a container 1600 having one or more sealed handles operably connected at one end to a shoulder region of the container and at the other end to a side wall of the container such that the handle is located in a recessed portion above, and the sealing handle is configured such that the sealing handle generally retains the contour of the container. In some embodiments, container 1600 may include one or more sealed handles 1640 that are operatively connected at one end to a shoulder region of container 1600 and at the other end to a sidewall of container 1600 such that the handles Located above the recessed portion, and the sealing handle 1640 is configured such that the sealing handle generally retains the contour of the container 1600 . In some embodiments, container 1600 may include one or more sealed handles 1640 that are operably connected at one end to a shoulder region of container 1600 and at the other end to a side wall of container 1600 such that the handles The two ends of are connected to the corners of the container 1600.

FIG. 26 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a container 1600 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 2602, embodiment 2604, and/or embodiment 2606.

Embodiment 2602 illustrates a container 1600 having one or more sealed handles that are operatively connected at one end to a sidewall of the container and at the other end to the sidewall of the container. In some embodiments, container 1600 may include one or more sealing handles 1640 that are operatively connected at one end to the sidewall of container 1600 and at the other end. In some embodiments, one or more sealing handles 1640 may protrude from the side of the container and thus not retain the contour of the container 1600 . In some embodiments, one or more sealing handles 1640 may be located above one or more recessed portions that protrude into the sides of container 1600 . In some embodiments, one or more sealing handles 1640 can be located over one or more recessed portions protruding into the sides of the container 1600, and the handles can be configured such that the contour of the container 1600 is generally preserved.

Embodiment 2604 illustrates a container 1600 having one or more sealing handles that are operatively connected at one end to a side wall of the container and at the other end to the side wall of the container such that the sealing handle is located in the above the recessed portion in the main body. In some embodiments, the container 1600 can include one or more sealing handles 1640 that are operatively connected at one end to the sidewall of the container 1600 and at the other end to the sidewall of the container 1600 such that the sealing handles 1640 is located above a recessed portion 1650 protruding into body portion 1610 . In some embodiments, container 1600 may include one or more handles 1640 attached to the corners of container 1600 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more handles 1640 attached to non-corners of container 1600 .

Embodiment 2606 illustrates a container 1600 having one or more sealed handles operably connected at one end to a side wall of the container and at the other end to the side wall of the container such that the handle is located above the recessed portion , and the sealing handle is configured such that the sealing handle substantially retains the contour of the container. In some embodiments, the container 1600 can include one or more sealing handles 1640 that are operatively connected at one end to the sidewall of the container 1600 and at the other end to the sidewall of the container 1600 such that the sealing handles Located above the recessed portion, and the sealing handle is configured such that the sealing handle generally retains the contour of the container 1600 . In some embodiments, container 1600 may include one or more handles 1640 attached to the corners of container 1600 . In some embodiments, container 1600 may include one or more handles 1640 attached to non-corners of container 1600 .

FIG. 27 and the following figures illustrate various embodiments of a container 2700, discussions and illustrations regarding the above-described embodiment of FIG. 16 (along with one or more recessed portions 2750), and/or other alternative embodiments and context. It should be understood, however, that container 2700 may have many configurations and/or may be a modified version of FIGS. 16 and/or 27 . Additionally, while the figures illustrate various embodiments, it should be understood that the container 2700 may have configurations other than those illustrated.

Figure 27 illustrates an exemplary container 2700 in which embodiments may be implemented. Container 2700 includes a body portion 2710 . In some embodiments, body portion 2710 may be formed from a single sidewall. In some embodiments, body portion 2710 may be formed by two or more side walls. For example, in some embodiments, container 2700 may include two or more side walls including an air gap therebetween. In some embodiments, container 2700 may include two or more side walls including a spacer therebetween. In some embodiments, container 2700 may include two or more side walls including a vacuum between the two or more side walls. In some embodiments, container 2700 may include two or more side walls including a phase change material between the two or more side walls. In some embodiments, container 2700 may include one or more walls that divide the interior of the container into two or more chambers.

Container 2700 includes a top 2720 operably connected to body portion 2710 . The top 2720 includes a shoulder including the opening and a neck member defining the opening. In some embodiments, the opening may be disposed substantially adjacent one or more sidewalls of the body portion of the container. The opening can be configured in many sizes. For example, in some embodiments, the size of the opening may be large enough to allow a person to pass his hand through the opening into the interior of container 2700 . In some embodiments, the neck member may optionally include one or more connecting members. The neck member may optionally include many types of connecting members. For example, such connecting members include, but are not limited to, threads, lugs, compression fittings, ridges, and the like.

Container 2700 includes a bottom 2730 operably connected to body portion 2710 . Bottom 2730 includes at least two recessed portions and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion. In some embodiments, the recessed portion is configured to receive at least one neck member of another container. In some embodiments, the recessed portion is configured to receive at least one neck member coupled to a lid of another container. Accordingly, in some embodiments, a top container 2700 may be stacked on top of at least one underlying container such that at least one neck and lid of the underlying container are received in two or more recessed portions of the top container 2700 at least one of the . In some embodiments, container 2700 may include a substantially continuous non-recessed portion. The substantially continuous non-recessed portion can define at least two recessed portions of the bottom 2730 of the container 2700 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, a top container 2700 can be stacked on top of one or more lower containers such that the neck and attached lid of at least one lower container is received on two or more sides of the bottom 2730 of the top container 2700. The substantially continuous non-recessed portions of the more recessed portions and the top container 2700 sit substantially continuously on the shoulder of at least one underlying container.

The container 2700 includes one or more sealing handles 2740 operatively connected to the container 2700 . The sealed handle 2740 is sealed at both ends of the handle such that the interior of the handle is sealed from the interior of the main body of the container 2700 . Thus, in some embodiments, fluid cannot flow from the interior of the body of the container 2700 into the handle connected to the container 2700 . In some embodiments, the handle is attached to the container 2700 such that one end of the handle is attached to the shoulder of the top 2720 of the container 2700 and the other end is attached to the sidewall of the container 2700 . In some embodiments, the handle is attached to the container 2700 such that one end of the handle is attached to the side wall of the container 2700 and the other end is attached to the side wall of the container 2700 . In some embodiments, the handle may extend beyond the contour of the body portion 2710 of the container 2700 to which the handle is attached. In some embodiments, the handle may not extend beyond the outline of the body portion 2710 of the container 2700 to which the handle is attached. Thus, in some embodiments, a handle may be attached to the container 2700 such that the overall profile of the container 2700 is maintained.

Container 2700 includes one or more recessed portions 2750 that protrude into one or more side walls of body portion 2710 . In some embodiments, the recessed portion 2750 may protrude into the sidewall of the container 2700 adjacent the handle so that the handle may be grasped and the fingers of the grasping hand may be positioned adjacent the recessed portion. In some embodiments, the recessed portion 2750 may protrude into the sidewall of the container 2700 at a location on the container 2700 opposite where the handle is attached to the container 2700 . In some embodiments, the recessed portion 2750 may protrude into the sidewall of the container 2700 at a location on the container 2700 opposite the location of the attached handle such that the recessed portion 2750 acts as a handle for lifting the container 2700 . For example, in some embodiments, a worker may grasp the handle attached to the container 2700 with one hand and grasp the recessed portion 2750 that protrudes into the side wall of the container 2700 on the opposite side of the handle with the other hand. The recessed portion 2750 can protrude into the sidewall of the container 2700 at a number of locations relative to the container 2700 . For example, in some embodiments, the recessed portion 2750 may protrude into the container 2700 at a location that is in the middle of the container 2700 relative to the vertical axis of the container 2700 . In some embodiments, the recessed portion 2750 can protrude into the container 2700 at a location near the bottom 2730 of the container 2700 . In some embodiments, the recessed portion 2750 can protrude into the container 2700 at a location near the top 2720 of the container 2700 .

The following figure description includes various embodiments of the container 2700, discussions and explanations regarding other alternative embodiments and background. It should be understood, however, that container 2700 may have many configurations and modifications. Additionally, while the figures illustrate various embodiments, it should be understood that the container 2700 may have configurations other than those illustrated.

FIG. 28 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a container 2700 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 2802, embodiment 2804, embodiment 2806, and/or embodiment 2808.

Embodiment 2802 illustrates a container 2700 having one or more recessed portions that protrude into the top of the container. In some embodiments, container 2700 may include one or more recessed portions that protrude into the top of the container. In some embodiments, the first container may include one or more recesses protruding into the top of the first container configured to receive one or more recesses of the one or more second containers having connection members. Parts, these connecting members protrude from the bottom of the second container. Thus, in some embodiments, one or more recessed portions of the top of the container may be used to stabilize two containers stacked one on top of the other.

Embodiment 2804 illustrates a container 2700 having one or more recessed portions that protrude into one or more side walls at approximately the middle of the body portion of the container. In some embodiments, the container 2700 can include one or more recessed portions 2750 that protrude into the one or more side walls at approximately the middle of the body portion 2710 of the container 2700 . In some embodiments, the container 2700 can include one or more recessed portions 2750 protruding into the one or more side walls at a location generally opposite the location of the one or more sealing handles 2740 . In some embodiments, container 2700 can include one or more recessed portions 2750 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure. In some embodiments, container 2700 may include one or more recessed portions 2750 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure that a worker may use to facilitate lifting container 2700 . In some embodiments, container 100 may include one or more recessed portions 2750 that protrude into one or more sidewalls to form recessed portions 2750 with vertical overhangs.

Embodiment 2806 illustrates a container 2700 having one or more recessed portions that protrude into one or more side walls approximately near the top of the main body portion of the container. In some embodiments, container 2700 may include one or more recessed portions 2750 that protrude into one or more side walls at a location generally near the top of body portion 2710 of container 2700 . In some embodiments, the container 2700 can include one or more recessed portions 2750 that protrude into the one or more side walls at a location generally opposite the location of the one or more sealing handles 2740 . In some embodiments, container 2700 can include one or more recessed portions 2750 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure. In some embodiments, container 2700 may include one or more recessed portions 2750 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure that a worker may use to facilitate lifting container 2700 . In some embodiments, container 2700 may include one or more recessed portions 2750 that protrude into one or more sidewalls to form recessed portions 2750 with vertical overhangs.

Embodiment 2808 illustrates a container 2700 having one or more recessed portions that protrude into one or more side walls at a location generally near the bottom of the main body portion of the container. In some embodiments, container 2700 may include one or more recessed portions 2750 that protrude into one or more side walls at a location generally near the bottom of body portion 2710 of container 2700 . In some embodiments, the container 2700 can include one or more recessed portions 2750 that protrude into the one or more side walls at a location generally opposite the location of the one or more sealing handles 2740 . In some embodiments, container 2700 can include one or more recessed portions 2750 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure. In some embodiments, container 2700 may include one or more recessed portions 2750 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure that a worker may use to facilitate lifting container 2700 . In some embodiments, container 2700 may include one or more recessed portions 2750 that protrude into one or more sidewalls to form recessed portions 2750 with vertical overhangs.

FIG. 29 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a container 2700 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 2902, embodiment 2904, embodiment 2906, embodiment 2908, and/or embodiment 2910.

Embodiment 2902 illustrates a container 2700 having one or more recessed portions that project into one or more side walls at corners formed on the body portion of the container. In some embodiments, container 2700 may include one or more recessed portions 2750 that project into one or more side walls at corners formed on the main body portion of container 2700 . In some embodiments, one or more recessed portions may be disposed adjacent to one or more sealing handles. In some embodiments, one or more recessed portions may be configured to serve as gripping points for a worker to grasp the container.

Embodiment 2904 illustrates a container 2700 having one or more recessed portions that protrude into one or more side walls at non-corner portions of the body portion of the container. In some embodiments, container 2700 may include one or more recessed portions 2750 that protrude into one or more side walls at non-corner portions of body portion 2710 of container 2700 . In some embodiments, the container 2700 can include one or more recessed portions 2750 that protrude into the one or more side walls at a location generally opposite the location of the one or more sealing handles 2740 . In some embodiments, container 2700 can include one or more recessed portions 2750 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure. In some embodiments, container 2700 may include one or more recessed portions 2750 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure that a worker may use to facilitate lifting container 2700 . In some embodiments, container 2700 may include one or more recessed portions 2750 that protrude into one or more sidewalls to form recessed portions 2750 with vertical overhangs.

Embodiment 2906 illustrates a container 2700 having one or more recessed portions that protrude into one or more side walls of the main body portion at locations generally opposite to where at least one handle of the container is operably connected. In some embodiments, the container 2700 can include one or more recessed portions 2750 that extend into one or more of the body portion 2710 at a location generally opposite the location of the at least one handle that is operably connected to the container 2700 . in the side wall. In some embodiments, container 2700 can include one or more recessed portions 2750 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure. In some embodiments, container 2700 may include one or more recessed portions 2750 that protrude into one or more side walls to form a gripping structure that a worker may use to facilitate lifting container 2700 . In some embodiments, container 2700 may include one or more recessed portions 2750 that protrude into one or more sidewalls to form recessed portions 2750 with vertical overhangs.

Embodiment 2908 illustrates a container 2700 having one or more recessed portions extending into one or more side walls of the main body portion adjacent to one or more sealing handles operably connected to the container middle. In some embodiments, container 2700 may include one or more recessed portions 2750 that extend into one or more of body portion 2710 adjacent to one or more sealing handles 2740 that are operably connected to container 2700. in multiple side walls. Accordingly, in some embodiments, the recessed portion 2750 may be located on the container 2700 inwardly of the handle to allow the fingers of a person grasping the handle to occupy the recessed portion.

Embodiment 2910 illustrates a container 2700 having one or more recessed portions including a vertical overhang. In some embodiments, container 2700 may include one or more recessed portions 2750 that include vertical overhangs. Accordingly, in some embodiments, recessed portion 2750 may be configured with a vertical overhang that allows a worker to use recessed portion 2750 to grasp container 2700 .

Figure 30 and the following figures illustrate various embodiments of a container 3000, discussions and illustrations with respect to the above-described embodiment of Figure 16 (additional lid 3050) and/or other alternative embodiments and context. It should be understood, however, that container 3000 may have many configurations and/or may be a modified version of FIGS. 16 and/or 30 . Additionally, while the figures illustrate various embodiments, it should be understood that the container 3000 may have configurations other than those illustrated.

Figure 30 illustrates an exemplary container 3000 in which embodiments may be implemented. Container 3000 includes a body portion 3010 . In some embodiments, body portion 3010 may be formed from a single sidewall. In some embodiments, body portion 3010 may be formed by two or more side walls. For example, in some embodiments, container 3000 may include two or more side walls including an air gap therebetween. In some embodiments, container 3000 may include two or more side walls including a spacer therebetween. In some embodiments, container 3000 may include two or more side walls including a vacuum therebetween. In some embodiments, container 3000 may include two or more side walls including a phase change material therebetween. In some embodiments, container 3000 may include one or more walls that divide the interior of the container into two or more chambers.

Container 3000 includes a top 3020 operably connected to body portion 3010 . In some embodiments, container 3000 can include a top operably connected to the body portion and including a shoulder including at least one opening disposed generally adjacent one or more side walls of the body portion. Top 3020 includes at least one neck member defining at least one opening. The opening can be configured in many sizes. For example, in some embodiments, the size of the opening may be large enough to allow a person to pass his hand through the opening into the interior of the container 3000 . In some embodiments, the neck member may optionally include one or more connecting members. The neck member may optionally include many types of connecting members. For example, such connecting members include, but are not limited to, threads, lugs, compression fittings, ridges, and the like. In some embodiments, the neck member may include a cross member extending from the neck member. In some embodiments, the neck member may include a friction fit. In some embodiments, the neck member may include one or more inserts configured to receive one or more protruding members. Accordingly, the neck member may comprise many types of connection members.

Container 3000 includes a bottom 3030 operably connected to body portion 3010 . The bottom 3030 includes at least two recessed portions and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion. In some embodiments, at least two recessed portions are configured to receive the neck of another container 3000 . In some embodiments, the two or more recessed portions are each configured to receive the neck of a lid attached to another container. Accordingly, in some embodiments, a top container 3000 may be stacked on top of an underlying container such that one or more necks and lids of the underlying container may be received in a recessed portion of the top container 3000 . In some embodiments, container 3000 may include a substantially continuous non-recessed portion. The substantially continuous non-recessed portions may define two or more recessed portions of the bottom 3030 of the container 3000 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, a top container 3000 may be stacked on top of a lower container such that one or more necks and attached lids of the lower container are received at two or more of the bottom 3030 of the top container 3000. The substantially continuous non-recessed portion of the top container 3000 sits substantially continuously on the shoulder of the container below.

The container 3000 includes one or more sealing handles 3040 operatively connected to the container 3000 . The sealed handle 3040 is sealed at both ends of the handle such that the interior of the handle is sealed from the interior of the main body of the container 3000 . Thus, in some embodiments, fluid cannot flow from inside the body of the container 3000 into the sealed handle 3040 connected to the container 3000 . In some embodiments, the sealing handle 3040 is attached to the container 3000 such that one end of the sealing handle 3040 is attached to the shoulder of the top 3020 of the container 3000 and the other end is attached to the sidewall of the container 3000 . In some embodiments, sealing handle 3040 is attached to container 3000 such that one end of sealing handle 3040 is attached to the sidewall of container 3000 and the other end is attached to the sidewall of container 3000 . In some embodiments, the sealing handle 3040 may extend beyond the contour of the main body portion 3010 of the container 3000 to which the handle is attached. In some embodiments, the sealing handle 3040 may not extend beyond the contour of the main body portion 3010 of the container 3000 to which the handle is attached. Thus, in some embodiments, the sealing handle 3040 can be attached to the container 3000 such that the overall profile of the container 3000 is maintained.

In some embodiments, container 3000 may include lid 3050 . In some embodiments, container 3000 may include a lid 3050 coupled to container 3000 . Lid 3050 can be attached to container 3000 in a number of ways. In some embodiments, lid 3050 can be attached to container 3000 by a tether. In some embodiments, the lid 3050 can be connected to the container 3000 by a hinge. In some embodiments, the lid 3050 can be connected to the container 3000 by a pivot member that allows the lid 3050 to rotate laterally away from the opening of the container 3000 .

The following figure description includes various embodiments of the container 3000, discussion and explanation of other alternative embodiments and background. It should be understood, however, that container 3000 may have many configurations and modifications. Additionally, while the figures illustrate various embodiments, it should be understood that the container 3000 may have configurations other than those illustrated.

FIG. 31 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a container 3000 . Additional embodiments may include embodiment 3102, embodiment 3104, embodiment 3106, embodiment 3108, and/or embodiment 3110.

Embodiment 3102 illustrates a container 3000 having at least one lid attached to the container. In some embodiments, container 3000 may include a lid 3050 coupled to container 3000 . Lid 3050 can be attached to container 3000 in a number of ways. In some embodiments, lid 3050 can be attached to container 3000 by a tether. In some embodiments, the lid 3050 can be connected to the container 3000 by a hinge. In some embodiments, the lid 3050 can be connected to the container 3000 by a pivot member that allows the lid 3050 to rotate laterally away from the opening of the container 3000 .

Embodiment 3104 illustrates a container 3000 having at least one lid configured to operably couple with at least one neck member. In some embodiments, the container 3000 can include a lid 3050 configured to operably couple with the neck member and seal the generally centrally defined opening. In some embodiments, the lid 3050 can be threaded such that the lid will thread on the threaded neck member and seal the opening of the container 3000. In some embodiments, lid 3050 may include a compression fastener that compresses over the neck member and seals the opening of container 3000 . In some embodiments, lid 3050 may include a gasket that will compress the neck member and seal the opening of container 3000 . Accordingly, lid 3050 may have a number of configurations that allow lid 3050 to seal the opening of container 3000 .

Embodiment 3106 illustrates a container 3000 having at least one lid configured to operably couple with at least one neck member and seal the opening. In some embodiments, container 3000 can include a lid 3050 configured to operably couple with at least one neck member and seal the opening. In some embodiments, the lid 3050 can be threaded such that the lid will thread on the threaded neck member and seal the opening of the container 3000. In some embodiments, lid 3050 may include a compression fastener that compresses over the neck member and seals the opening of container 3000 . In some embodiments, lid 3050 may include a gasket that will compress the neck member and seal the opening of container 3000 . Accordingly, lid 3050 may have a number of configurations that allow lid 3050 to seal the opening of container 3000 .

Embodiment 3108 illustrates a container 3000 having at least one lid configured with threads that operably engage with threads of at least one neck member. In some embodiments, the container 3000 can include a cap 3050 configured with threads that operably engage with threads of at least one neck member.

Embodiment 3110 illustrates a container 3000 having at least one lid configured with one or more connection members operably connected to one or more connection members of at least one neck member. In some embodiments, container 3000 can include lids 3050 configured with one or more connection members operatively connected to one or more connection members of at least one neck member. Cover 3050 may include many types of connection members. In some embodiments, the cap 3050 can include one or more generally transverse rods inserted into one or more holes in the neck member. In some embodiments, the cover 3050 can include one or more apertures that receive one or more generally transverse rods coupled to the neck member. In some embodiments, lid 3050 may include one or more compression rings that compress over the neck member of container 3000 . In some embodiments, lid 3050 may be constructed of a resilient material that extends over the neck member of container 3000 . Thus, the cover may comprise many types of connection members.

FIG. 32 illustrates an operational flow 3200 . Operational flow 3200 includes a closing operation 3210 that involves closing a mold around a parison configured to manufacture at least one container having two recessed portions such that a portion of the parison is on at least two of the mold portions that form the handle of the container. position together. In some embodiments, the method may include closing a mold around a parison configured to manufacture at least one container having two recessed portions such that a portion of the parison is on at least two of the mold portions that form the handle of the container. position together. In some embodiments, the mold is configured such that the gap left in the mold forming the pinch points at either end of the handle when the mold is fully closed is approximately twice the parison wall thickness. The mold can be configured to produce handles of various thicknesses at the pinch points on the handle. The wall thickness of the extruded parison can be controlled by the extruder die tooling. As the molten material is extruded, the die opening can be programmed to partially open and close, resulting in an axial variation in the parison wall thickness. The wall thickness of the parison can be radially controlled by the different opening and closing sections of the die along its circumference. In some embodiments, the parison may be a preformed blank.

Operational flow 3200 includes an injection operation 3220 that involves injecting a gas into one or more portions of the parison to form at least one container defined by the mold. In some embodiments, the method can include injecting gas into one or more portions of the parison to form at least one container defined by the mold. In some embodiments, gas may be blown into the parison through one or more blow pins. In some embodiments, one or more blow pins may be inserted into the parison prior to closing the mold. In some embodiments, one or more blow pins may be inserted into the parison after closing the mold. Many types of gases can be injected into the parison. In some embodiments, air is injected into the parison. In some embodiments, a gas that is non-reactive with the material making up the parison is injected into the parison.

FIG. 33 illustrates an alternate embodiment of the example operational flow 3200 of FIG. 32 . FIG. 33 illustrates an exemplary embodiment in which the closing operation 3210 may include at least one additional operation. Additional operations may include operation 3302, operation 3304, operation 3306, and/or operation 3308.

At operation 3302, operation 3210 may include manually positioning at least one insert in the mold, the insert configured to form at least one recessed portion in the container formed by the mold. In some embodiments, the method may include manually positioning at least one insert in the mold, the insert configured to form at least one recessed portion in the container formed by the mold. For example, one or more inserts may be manually positioned on the bottom of the mold to create one or more recessed portions in the bottom of the container defined by the mold.

At operation 3304, operation 3210 may include mechanically positioning at least one insert in the mold, the insert configured to form at least one recessed portion in the container formed by the mold. In some embodiments, the method may include mechanically positioning at least one insert in the mold, the insert configured to form at least one recessed portion in the container formed by the mold. For example, one or more inserts may be mechanically positioned at the bottom of the mold to create one or more recessed portions in the bottom of the container defined by the mold. In some embodiments, the insert can be positioned using hydraulics.

At operation 3306, operation 3210 may include positioning at least one insert in the mold, the insert configured to form at least one recessed portion in one or more sidewalls of the container formed by the mold. In some embodiments, the method can include positioning at least one insert in the mold, the insert configured to form at least one recessed portion in one or more sidewalls of the container formed by the mold. For example, one or more inserts may be positioned on the side of the mold that create one or more recessed portions in one or more side walls of the container defined by the mold.

At operation 3308, operation 3210 may include positioning at least one insert in the mold, the insert configured to form at least one recessed portion in the bottom of the container formed by the mold. In some embodiments, the method may include positioning at least one insert in the mold, the insert configured to form at least one recessed portion in the bottom of the container formed by the mold. For example, one or more inserts may be positioned at the bottom of the mold that create one or more recessed portions in the bottom of the container defined by the mold.

FIG. 34 illustrates an alternate embodiment of the example operational flow 3200 of FIG. 32 . FIG. 34 illustrates an exemplary embodiment in which the closing operation 3210 may include at least one additional operation. Additional operations may include operation 3402, operation 3404, and/or operation 3406.

At operation 3402, operation 3210 may include positioning at least one insert in the mold, the insert configured to form at least one recessed portion in the top of the container formed by the mold. In some embodiments, the method can include positioning at least one insert in the mold, the insert configured to form at least one recessed portion in the top of the container formed by the mold. For example, one or more inserts may be positioned on top of the mold that create one or more recessed portions in the top of the container defined by the mold.

At operation 3404, operation 3210 may include fully closing the mold. In some embodiments, the method can include closing the mold completely. In some embodiments, the mold may be fully closed before gas is injected into the parison. In some embodiments, the mold is configured such that closing the mold on the parison pinches a portion of the parison material that will form the closed handle. In some embodiments, the mold will be configured to knead a portion of the parison that will form the handle such that both ends of the handle are completely filled with parison material. Thus, in some embodiments, when the gas is injected into the portion of the mold that will form the handle, a hollow handle is formed with a fully closed end.

At operation 3406, operation 3210 may include partially closing the mold. In some embodiments, the method can include partially closing the mold. In some embodiments, the mold may be partially closed while the gas is being injected into the parison. In some embodiments, the mold is configured such that the container is partially formed in a partially closed mold, and the mold can then be fully closed to knead a portion of the material forming the partial container to form the complete container. For example, a hollow handle with two open ends may be initially formed in a partially closed mold, and then the mold may be closed to pinch the ends of the handle portions to produce a closed-ended hollow handle.

FIG. 35 illustrates an alternate embodiment of the example operational flow 3200 of FIG. 32 . FIG. 35 illustrates an exemplary embodiment in which the injection operation 3220 may include at least one additional operation. Additional operations may include operation 3502, and/or operation 3504.

At operation 3502, operation 3220 may include injecting gas into the parison to form a body portion of the container defined by the mold. In some embodiments, the method may include injecting a gas into the parison to form at least one body portion of the container defined by the mold. In some embodiments, the gas may be injected into a portion of the parison that will form the body portion of the container. In some embodiments, the gas may be injected into a portion of the parison that will form the body portion of the container, and not injected into a portion of the parison that will form the handle. In some embodiments, gas may be injected into a portion of the parison that will form the body portion of the container, and gas may also be injected into a portion of the parison that will form the handle.

At operation 3504, operation 3220 may include injecting gas into the parison to form a handle portion on the container defined by the mold. In some embodiments, the method may include injecting gas into the parison to form the handle portion on the container defined by the mold. In some embodiments, a blow needle may be inserted into a portion of the parison contained within a portion of the mold configured to make a handle of the container. Gas may then be injected into a portion of the parison that will form the handle to form a hollow handle.

FIG. 36 illustrates operational flow 3600 . Operational flow 3600 includes a closing operation 3610 that involves closing a mold around a parison configured to manufacture at least one container having two recessed portions such that a portion of the parison is on at least two of the mold portions that form the handle of the container. position together. In some embodiments, the method may include closing a mold around a parison configured to manufacture at least one container having two recessed portions such that a portion of the parison is on at least two of the mold portions that form the handle of the container. position together. In some embodiments, the mold is configured such that the gap left in the mold forming the pinch points at either end of the handle when the mold is fully closed is approximately twice the parison wall thickness. The mold can be configured to produce handles of various thicknesses at the pinch points on the handle.

Operational flow 3600 includes an injection operation 3620 that involves injecting a gas into one or more portions of the parison to form at least one container defined by the mold. In some embodiments, the method can include injecting gas into one or more portions of the parison to form at least one container defined by the mold. In some embodiments, gas may be blown into the parison through one or more blow pins. In some embodiments, one or more blow pins may be inserted into the parison prior to closing the mold. In some embodiments, one or more blow pins may be inserted into the parison after closing the mold. Many types of gases can be injected into the parison. In some embodiments, air is injected into the parison. In some embodiments, a gas that is non-reactive with the material making up the parison is injected into the parison.

Operational flow 3600 includes an inserting operation 3630 that involves inserting at least one blow pin into the parison. In some embodiments, the method can include inserting at least one blow pin into the parison. In some embodiments, the parison may be extruded around a blow pin positioned within the mold. In some embodiments, the parison may be extruded and the blow pin may then be positioned within the parison within the mold. In some embodiments, blow pins may be inserted into the extruded parison within the open mold. In some embodiments, blow pins may be inserted into the extruded parison within a closed mold.

FIG. 37 illustrates an alternate embodiment of the example operational flow 3600 of FIG. 36 . FIG. 37 illustrates an exemplary embodiment in which the closing operation 3630 may include at least one additional operation. Additional operations may include operation 3702 .

At operation 3702, operation 3630 may include inserting at least one blow pin into the mold and forming at least one parison around the blow pin. In some embodiments, the method may include inserting at least one blow pin into the mold and forming at least one parison around the blow pin. In some embodiments, the parison is formed around a blow pin within an open mold. In some embodiments, the parison is formed around a blow pin within a closed mold.

FIG. 38 illustrates an operational flow 3800 . Operational flow 3800 includes a closing operation 3810 that involves closing a mold around a parison configured to manufacture at least one container having two recessed portions such that a portion of the parison is on at least two of the mold portions that form the handle of the container. position together. In some embodiments, the method may include closing a mold around a parison configured to manufacture at least one container having two recessed portions such that a portion of the parison is on at least two of the mold portions that form the handle of the container. position together. In some embodiments, the mold is configured such that the gap left in the mold forming the pinch points at either end of the handle when the mold is fully closed is approximately twice the parison wall thickness. The mold can be configured to produce handles of various thicknesses at the pinch points on the handle.

Operational flow 3800 includes an injection operation 3820 that involves injecting a gas into one or more portions of the parison to form at least one container defined by the mold. In some embodiments, the method can include injecting gas into one or more portions of the parison to form at least one container defined by the mold. In some embodiments, gas may be blown into the parison through one or more blow pins. In some embodiments, one or more blow pins may be inserted into the parison prior to closing the mold. In some embodiments, one or more blow pins may be inserted into the parison after closing the mold. Many types of gases can be injected into the parison. In some embodiments, air is injected into the parison. In some embodiments, a gas that is non-reactive with the material making up the parison is injected into the parison.

Operational flow 3800 may include an inserting operation 3830 involving inserting at least one blow needle into at least a portion of a mold forming at least one handle on at least one container. In some embodiments, a method may include inserting at least one blow needle into one or more portions of a mold forming at least one handle on at least one container. In some embodiments, a blow needle may be inserted into a portion of the parison contained within a portion of the mold configured to make a closed-ended hollow handle. Gas may be injected through a blow needle into the parison contained within the handle portion to form the hollow handle.

FIG. 39 illustrates an alternate embodiment of the example operational flow 3800 of FIG. 38 . FIG. 39 illustrates an exemplary embodiment in which the insertion operation 3830 may include at least one additional operation. Additional operations may include operation 3902 .

At operation 3902, operation 3830 may include inserting at least one blow needle into at least a portion of the mold forming at least one handle on the at least one container after the mold is fully closed. In some embodiments, the method may include inserting at least one blow needle into at least a portion of the mold forming the at least one handle on the at least one container after the mold is fully closed.

FIG. 40 illustrates operational flow 4000 . Operational flow 4000 includes a closing operation 4010 that involves closing a mold around a parison configured to manufacture at least one container having two recessed portions such that a portion of the parison is on at least two of the mold portion forming a handle on the container. pinch together. In some embodiments, the method may include closing a mold around a parison configured to make at least one container having two recessed portions such that a portion of the parison is on at least two sides of the mold portion that forms the handle on the container. pinch together. In some embodiments, the mold is configured such that the gap left in the mold forming the pinch points at either end of the handle when the mold is fully closed is approximately twice the parison wall thickness. The mold can be configured to produce handles of various thicknesses at the pinch points on the handle.

Operational flow 4000 includes an injection operation 4020 that involves injecting a gas into one or more portions of a parison to form at least one container defined by a mold. In some embodiments, the method can include injecting gas into one or more portions of the parison to form at least one container defined by the mold. In some embodiments, gas may be blown into the parison through one or more blow pins. In some embodiments, one or more blow pins may be inserted into the parison prior to closing the mold. In some embodiments, one or more blow pins may be inserted into the parison after closing the mold. Many types of gases can be injected into the parison. In some embodiments, air is injected into the parison. In some embodiments, a gas that is non-reactive with the material making up the parison is injected into the parison.

Operational flow 4000 includes a cooling operation 4030 that involves cooling the mold. In some embodiments, the method can include cooling the mold. A number of methods can be used to cool the mold. For example, in some embodiments, a fluid may be circulated through channels in the mold to cool the mold. In some embodiments, gas may be circulated through channels in the mold to cool the mold. In some embodiments, liquefied gas may be circulated through channels in the mold to cool the mold.

FIG. 41 illustrates an alternate embodiment of the example operational flow 4000 of FIG. 40 . FIG. 41 illustrates an exemplary embodiment in which the cooling operation 4030 may include at least one additional operation. Additional operations may include operation 4102, operation 4104, and/or operation 4106.

At operation 4102, operation 4030 can include flowing a fluid through the mold. In some embodiments, the method can include flowing a fluid through the mold. Many types of fluids and combinations of fluids can be used to cool the mold and are commercially available (eg Dimplex Thermal Solutions, 2625 Emerald Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49001-4542).

At operation 4104, operation 4030 may include flowing gas through the mold. In some embodiments, the method can include flowing a gas through the mold. Many types of gases and combinations of gases can be used to cool the mold. Examples of these gases include, but are not limited to, freons, carbon dioxide, and the like.

At operation 4106, operation 4030 may include flowing a liquefied gas through the mold. In some embodiments, the method can include flowing a liquefied gas through the mold. Many types of gases and combinations of gases can be used to cool the mold. Examples of these gases include, but are not limited to, liquid oxygen, liquid helium, liquid nitrogen, and the like.

FIG. 42A illustrates a container 4200. Container 4200 includes a body portion 4202 that includes at least one side wall 4204 . The container 4200 also includes a top 4206 operably connected to the body portion 4202 and including a shoulder 4208 and two openings 4210 having a neck member 4212 defining the openings 4210 . Container 4200 also includes a bottom 4214 that is operably connected to body portion 4202 and includes a generally centrally defined recessed portion 4220 (not shown) and a generally continuous non-recessed portion 4222 (not shown). The container 4200 also includes two sealed handles 4216 operatively connected to the container 4200 .

FIG. 42B illustrates container 4200. Container 4200 includes a body portion 4202 that includes at least one side wall 4204 . The container 4200 also includes a top 4206 operably connected to the body portion 4202 and including a shoulder 4208 and two openings 4210 having a neck member 4212 defining the openings 4210 . The container 4200 also includes a bottom 4214 operably connected to the body portion 4202 and including two recessed portions 4220 and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion 4222 . The container 4200 also includes two sealed handles 4216 operatively connected to the container 4200 .

FIG. 42C illustrates container 4200. Container 4200 includes a body portion 4202 that includes at least one side wall 4204 . The container 4200 also includes a top 4206 operably connected to the body portion 4202 and including a shoulder 4208 and two openings 4210 having a neck member 4212 defining the openings 4210 . Container 4200 also includes a bottom 4214 that is operably connected to body portion 4202 and includes a generally centrally defined recessed portion 4220 (not shown) and a generally continuous non-recessed portion 4222 (not shown). The container 4200 also includes two sealed handles 4216 operatively connected to the container 4200 . The container 4200 also includes a lid 4224 connected to the neck member 4212 .

FIG. 42D illustrates container 4200. Container 4200 includes a body portion 4202 that includes at least one side wall 4204 . The container 4200 also includes a top 4206 operably connected to the body portion 4202 and including a shoulder 4208 and two openings 4210 having a neck member 4212 defining the openings 4210 . The container 4200 also includes a bottom 4214 operably connected to the body portion 4202 and including two recessed portions 4220 and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion 4222 . The container 4200 also includes two sealed handles 4216 operatively connected to the container 4200 .

FIG. 42E illustrates container 4200. Container 4200 includes a body portion 4202 that includes at least one side wall 4204 . The container 4200 also includes a top 4206 operably connected to the body portion 4202 and including a shoulder 4208 and two openings 4210 having a neck member 4212 defining the openings 4210 . The container 4200 also includes a bottom 4214 operably connected to the body portion 4202 and including two recessed portions 4220 and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion 4222 . The container 4200 also includes two sealed handles 4216 operatively connected to the container 4200 .

FIG. 42F illustrates container 4200. Container 4200 includes a body portion 4202 that includes at least one side wall 4204 . The container 4200 also includes a top 4206 operably connected to the body portion 4202 and including a shoulder 4208 and an opening 4210 having a neck member 4212 defining the opening 4210 . Container 4200 also includes a bottom 4214 that is operably connected to body portion 4202 and includes two recessed portions 4220 (not shown) and a generally continuous non-recessed portion 4222 (not shown). The container 4200 also includes two sealed handles 4216 operatively connected to the container 4200 . Container 4200 also includes a protrusion 4226 extending away from the top of container 4200 .

FIG. 42G illustrates container 4200. Container 4200 includes a body portion 4202 that includes at least one side wall 4204 . The container 4200 also includes a top 4206 operably connected to the body portion 4202 and including a shoulder 4208 and an opening 4210 (not shown) having a neck member 4212 defining the opening 4210 . The container 4200 also includes a bottom 4214 operably connected to the body portion 4202 and including two recessed portions 4220 and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion 4222 . The container 4200 also includes two sealing handles 4216 (one shown) operatively connected to the container 4200 . The container 4200 also includes a wall 4240 that divides the container cavity into two separate chambers.

FIG. 42H illustrates container 4200. Container 4200 includes a body portion 4202 that includes at least one side wall 4204 . The container 4200 also includes a top 4206 operably connected to the body portion 4202 and including a shoulder 4208 and two openings 4210 having a neck member 4212 defining the openings 4210 . The container 4200 also includes a bottom 4214 operably connected to the body portion 4202 and including two recessed portions 4220 and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion 4222 . The container 4200 also includes two sealed handles 4216 operatively connected to the container 4200 .

FIG. 42I illustrates container 4200. Container 4200 includes a body portion 4202 that includes at least one side wall 4204 . The container 4200 also includes a top 4206 that is operably connected to the body portion 4202 and includes a shoulder 4208 and two openings 4210 (not shown) having a neck member 4212 (not shown) defining the opening 4210. out). Container 4200 also includes a bottom 4214 that is operably connected to body portion 4202 and includes two recessed portions 4220 (not shown) and a generally continuous non-recessed portion 4222 (not shown). The container 4200 also includes two sealed handles 4216 operatively connected to the container 4200 . Also shown are two dissimilar containers 4228 stacked on top of container 4200 .

FIG. 42J illustrates container 4200. Container 4200 includes a body portion 4202 that includes at least one side wall 4204 . The container 4200 also includes a top 4206 operably connected to the body portion 4202 and including a shoulder 4208 and two openings 4210 having a neck member 4212 defining the openings 4210 . The container 4200 also includes a bottom 4214 operably connected to the body portion 4202 and including two recessed portions 4220 and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion 4222 . The container 4200 also includes two sealed handles 4216 operatively connected to the container 4200 . Also shown are two dissimilar containers 4228 stacked on top of container 4200 .

FIG. 42K illustrates container 4200. Container 4200 includes a body portion 4202 that includes at least one side wall 4204 . The container 4200 also includes a top 4206 operably connected to the body portion 4202 and including a shoulder 4208 and two openings 4210 having a neck member 4212 defining the openings 4210 . The container 4200 also includes a bottom 4214 operably connected to the body portion 4202 and including two recessed portions 4220 and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion 4222 . The container 4200 also includes two sealed handles 4216 operatively connected to the container 4200 . Also shown are two dissimilar containers 4228 stacked on top of container 4200 .

FIG. 42L illustrates container 4200. Container 4200 includes a body portion 4202 that includes at least one side wall 4204 . The container 4200 also includes a top 4206 operably connected to the body portion 4202 and including a shoulder 4208 and two openings 4210 having a neck member 4212 defining the openings 4210 . The container 4200 also includes a bottom 4214 operably connected to the body portion 4202 and including two recessed portions 4220 and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion 4222 . The container 4200 also includes two sealed handles 4216 operatively connected to the container 4200 . Container 4200 is also shown stacked on top of container 4200 .

FIG. 43A illustrates a container 4300. Container 4300 includes a body portion 4302 that includes at least one side wall 4304 . The container 4300 also includes a top 4306 operably connected to the body portion 4302 and including a shoulder 4308 and two openings 4310 having a neck member 4312 defining the openings 4310 . Container 4300 also includes a bottom 4314 that is operably connected to body portion 4302 and includes two recessed portions 4320 (not shown) and a generally continuous non-recessed portion 4322 (not shown). The container 4300 also includes a sealed handle 4316 operatively connected to the container 4300 . Also shown is a recessed portion 4330 on the sidewall of the container 4300 . The container 4300 also includes a wall 4340 that divides the cavity of the container 4300 into two separate chambers.

FIG. 43B illustrates container 4300 . Container 4300 includes a body portion 4302 that includes at least one side wall 4304 . The container 4300 also includes a top 4306 operably connected to the body portion 4302 and including a shoulder 4308 and two openings 4310 having a neck member 4312 defining the openings 4310 . Container 4300 also includes a bottom 4314 that is operably connected to body portion 4302 and includes two recessed portions 4320 and a generally continuous non-recessed portion 4322 . The container 4300 also includes a sealed handle 4316 operatively connected to the container 4300 . Also shown is a recessed portion 4330 on the sidewall of the container 4300 .

FIG. 43C illustrates container 4300. Container 4300 includes a body portion 4302 that includes at least one side wall 4304 . The container 4300 also includes a top 4306 operably connected to the body portion 4302 and including a shoulder 4308 and two openings 4310 having a neck member 4312 defining the openings 4310 . Container 4300 also includes a bottom 4314 that is operably connected to body portion 4302 and includes two recessed portions 4320 and a generally continuous non-recessed portion 4322 . The container 4300 also includes a sealed handle 4316 operatively connected to the container 4300 . Also shown is a recessed portion 4330 on the sidewall of the container 4300 .

FIG. 43D illustrates container 4300. Container 4300 includes a body portion 4302 that includes at least one side wall 4304 . The container 4300 also includes a top 4306 operably connected to the body portion 4302 and including a shoulder 4308 and an opening 4310 having a neck member 4312 defining the opening 4310 . Container 4300 also includes a bottom 4314 that is operably connected to body portion 4302 and includes two recessed portions 4320 and a generally continuous non-recessed portion 4322 . The container 4300 also includes a sealed handle 4316 operatively connected to the container 4300 . Also shown is a recessed portion 4330 on the sidewall of the container 4300 . Container 4300 is shown stacked on top of two dissimilar containers 4328 .

FIG. 43E illustrates container 4300. Container 4300 includes a body portion 4302 that includes at least one side wall 4304 . The container 4300 also includes a top 4306 operably connected to the body portion 4302 and including a shoulder 4308 and an opening 4310 having a neck member 4312 defining the opening 4310 . Container 4300 also includes a bottom 4314 that is operably connected to body portion 4302 and includes two recessed portions 4320 and a generally continuous non-recessed portion 4322 . The container 4300 also includes a sealed handle 4316 operatively connected to the container 4300 . Also shown is a recessed portion 4330 on the sidewall of the container 4300 . Container 4300 is shown stacked on top of two dissimilar containers 4328 .

The foregoing detailed description has set forth various embodiments of apparatuses and/or methods by using block diagrams, flowcharts, and/or examples. To the extent that these block diagrams, flowcharts, and/or examples include one or more functions and/or operations, those skilled in the art should understand that each function and/or operation in these block diagrams, flowcharts, or examples may be implemented by hardware, Software, firmware or indeed any combination thereof are implemented individually and/or collectively. In one embodiment, several portions of the subject matter described herein may be implemented by Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), digital signal processors (DSPs), or other integrated formats. Those skilled in the art will recognize, however, that some aspects of the embodiments disclosed herein may be equivalently implemented (in whole or in part) in an integrated circuit, as one or more computer programs running on one or more computers (such as , as one or more programs running on one or more computer systems), as one or more programs running on one or more processors (for example, as a one or more programs), as firmware, or indeed any combination thereof, and in view of this disclosure, it is well within the ability of those skilled in the art to design circuits and/or write code for the software and/or firmware. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the mechanisms of the subject matter described herein can be distributed into various forms of program products, and that the illustrative embodiments of the subject matter described herein employ these program products regardless of the actual implementation of the distribution. A specific type of signal-bearing medium. Examples of signal bearing media include, but are not limited to, the following: recordable type media such as floppy disks, hard drives, compact discs (CDs), digital video discs (DVDs), digital tapes, computer memory, etc.; media, eg, digital and/or analog communication media (eg, fiber optic cables, waveguides, wired communication links, wireless communication links (eg, transmitters, receivers, sending logic, receiving logic, etc.), etc.).

In a general sense, those skilled in the art will recognize that the various embodiments described herein may be implemented individually and/or in combination by various types of electromechanical systems with a wide range of electronic components, such as hardware , software, firmware, and/or virtually any combination thereof; a wide range of components that can impart mechanical force or motion, such as rigid, spring, or torsion bodies, hydraulics, electromechanical actuators, and/or virtually any of their random combination. Thus, "electromechanical systems" as used herein includes, but is not limited to, circuits operatively associated with transducers (e.g., actuators, motors, piezoelectric crystals, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), etc.), having at least A circuit of discrete circuits, a circuit of at least one integrated circuit, a circuit of at least one application-specific integrated circuit, forming a general-purpose computing device configured by a computer program (for example, by performing at least in part the methods and/or devices described herein A general-purpose computer configured by a computer program, or a microprocessor configured by a computer program that at least partially executes the methods and/or devices described herein), circuits forming a storage device (for example, forming a memory (for example, Random access memory, flash memory, read-only memory, etc.), circuits forming communication devices (e.g., modems, communication switches, optoelectronic devices, etc.), and/or any non-electrical analog circuits, such as optical analog circuits or other analog circuits (e.g., graphene-based circuits).

In a general sense, those skilled in the art will recognize that the various aspects described herein, which can be implemented individually and/or collectively by a wide range of hardware, software, firmware, and/or any combination thereof, can be viewed as It is made up of various types of "circuits". Thus, "circuitry" as used herein includes, but is not limited to: a circuit having at least one discrete circuit, a circuit having at least one integrated circuit, a circuit having at least one application specific integrated circuit, a circuit having at least one application-specific integrated circuit, forming a general-purpose computing device configured by a computer program ( For example, a general-purpose computer configured by a computer program that at least partially executes the methods and/or devices described herein, or a microprocessor configured by a computer program that at least partially executes the methods and/or devices described herein) circuits forming storage devices (e.g., forming memory (e.g., random access memory, flash memory, read-only memory, etc.)), circuits forming communication devices (e.g., modems, communication switches, optoelectronic devices, etc.). Those skilled in the art will recognize that the subject matter described herein can be implemented in analog or digital fashion or some combination thereof.

Those skilled in the art will recognize that at least a portion of the devices and/or methods described herein may be integrated into an image processing system. Those skilled in the art will recognize that a typical image processing system generally includes one or more of the following components: a system component housing, a video display device, memory such as volatile or non-volatile memory, such as a micro A processor or processor such as a digital signal processor, such as a computing entity such as an operating system, a driver, an application program, one or more interactive devices (e.g., touchpad, touchscreen, antenna, etc.), including feedback loops and A control system to control the motors (eg, feedback for sensing lens position and/or velocity, control motors for moving/twisting the lens to give the desired focus). The image processing system may be implemented utilizing suitable commercially available components, eg, elements typically found in digital still systems and/or digital motion systems.

Those skilled in the art will recognize that at least a portion of the devices and/or methods described herein may be integrated into a data processing system. Those skilled in the art will recognize that digital processing systems typically include one or more system component housings, video display devices, memory such as volatile or nonvolatile memory, such as a microprocessor or digital signal processor Computing entities such as processors, such as operating systems, drivers, graphical user interfaces, and applications, one or more interactive devices (e.g., touchpads, touchscreens, antennas, etc.), and/or include feedback loops and control systems for controlling motors (eg, feedback for sensing position and/or velocity, controlling motors for moving and/or adjusting components and/or quantities). A digital processing system can be implemented utilizing suitable commercially available components, such as those typically found in digital computing/communication and/or network computing/communication systems.

All of the above-mentioned U.S. patents, U.S. patent application publications, U.S. patent applications, foreign patents, foreign patent applications, and non-patent publications mentioned in this specification and/or listed in any application data sheet are adopted to the extent they are consistent with the foregoing disclosure The way of citing is incorporated in this application.

Those skilled in the art will recognize that components (eg, operations), devices, objects, and the discussion accompanying them described herein are used for purposes of conceptual clarity as examples and that various configuration modifications are contemplated. Accordingly, the specific examples set forth and the accompanying discussion used herein are intended to be representative of their more general categories. In general, use of any specific exemplar is intended to be representative of its class, and the exclusion of specific components (eg, operations), devices, and objects should not be considered limiting.

For substantially any plural and/or singular terms used herein, those skilled in the art may understand the plural to be singular and/or the singular to be plural in a manner appropriate to the context and/or application. For purposes of clarity, the various singular/plural substitutions have not been specifically set forth herein.

The herein described subject matter sometimes illustrates different components contained within, or connected to, different other components. It is to be understood that this described architecture is merely exemplary, and that in fact many other architectures can be implemented which achieve the same functionality. In a conceptual sense, any arrangement of components to achieve the same functionality is effectively "associated" such that the desired functionality is achieved. Hence, any two components herein combined to achieve a particular functionality can be seen as "associated with" each other such that the desired functionality is achieved, irrespective of architectures or intermediary components. Likewise, two components so related may also be considered to be "operably connected" to each other, or "operably coupled" to achieve the desired functionality, and any two components that can be so related may also be considered to be each other "Operably coupled" to achieve the desired functionality. Specific examples of operatively coupleable components include, but are not limited to: physically mateable and/or physically interacting components; and/or wirelessly interactable and/or wirelessly interacting and/or logically interacting, and/or logically interoperable components, etc.

In some cases, one or more components may be referred to herein as "configured", "configured to", "configurable to", "operable/operable to", "adaptable/adaptable" in", "capable of", "may be suitable for" and so on. Those skilled in the art will recognize that these terms (eg, "configured to") can generally include active state components and/or inactive state components and/or standby state components, unless the context requires otherwise.

While particular aspects of the subject matter described herein have been illustrated and described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that, in light of the teachings herein, that changes and modifications may be made without departing from the subject matter described herein and its broader scope, therefore The appended claims are to cover within their scope all such changes and modifications as fall within the true spirit and scope of the subject matter described herein. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that terms described herein in general, and in the claims that follow (eg, the body of the claims), in particular, are generally intended to be "open-ended" terms (for example, the term "comprising" should be understood as "including, but not limited to", the term "having" should be understood as "having at least", the term "comprising" should be understood as "including but not limited to", etc.). Those skilled in the art should further understand that if a specific number of an introduced claim expression is intended to be expressed, such meaning will be explicitly stated in the claim, and such meaning does not exist when there is no such expression. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases "at least one" and "one or more" to introduce claim recitations. However, use of this phrase should not be read to imply that an introduced claim expression with the indefinite article "a" or "an" limits any particular claim containing such an introduced claim expression to the extent that the claim contains only one This expression, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrase "one or more" or "at least one" and an indefinite article such as "a" or "an" (e.g., "a" and/or "a " should normally be read as "at least one" or "one or more"); the same is true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim expressions. Furthermore, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is expressly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such a recitation should generally be understood to mean at least that recited number (e.g., a literal statement of "two recitations," in Without other modifiers, usually means at least two expressions, or two or more expressions). Furthermore, in those cases where idioms like "at least one of A, B, and C, etc." are used, generally this construction is the meaning of the idiom that would be understood by those skilled in the art (e.g., "having A, B, and A system with at least one of C" may include, but is not limited to: a system with only A, a system with only B, a system with only C, a system with both A and B, a system with both A and C, a system with B and A system with both C and/or a system with all three of A, B, and C, etc.). In those cases where idioms like "at least one of A, B, or C, etc." are used, generally this construction is what a person skilled in the art would understand the idiom to mean (e.g., "having A system with at least one of "may include, but is not limited to: a system with only A, a system with only B, a system with only C, a system with both A and B, a system with both A and C, a system with both B and C A system with A, B and C, etc.). Those skilled in the art will further understand that, generally, any antonymous conjunction and/or phrase that provides two or more alternative terms, whether in the specification, claims, or drawings, should be considered to include One of the terms, either of the terms or the possibility of both terms, unless the context indicates otherwise. For example, the phrase "A" or "B" is generally understood to include the possibilities of "A" or "B" or "A" and "B."

With regard to the appended claims, those skilled in the art will understand that operations described herein may generally be performed in any order. Additionally, although various operational flows are presented in a sequence, it should be understood that the various operations may be performed in an order other than that illustrated, or may be performed concurrently. Examples of such alternating orderings may include overlapping, interleaving, interrupting, reordering, adding, preparing, supplementing, synchronizing, reversing, or other different orderings, unless the context dictates otherwise.

Furthermore, terms like "responsive," "involving," or other past tense adjectives are generally not intended to exclude such variations, unless the context dictates otherwise.

The following numbered sentences illustrate various aspects of the subject matter described in this article:

1. In some embodiments, a container comprising: a body portion comprising one or more side walls; a top operably connected to the body portion and comprising a shoulder and at least one neck member, the shoulder comprising At least one opening disposed substantially adjacent to one or more side walls of the main body portion, and the at least one neck member defines the at least one opening and includes one or more connecting members; a bottom portion, which is operatively connected to the main body part and includes at least one recessed portion and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion; one or more sealed handles, which can be operatively connected to the container; and one or more recessed portions, which extend into one or more side walls of the main body portion middle.

2. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein the body portion comprising the one or more side walls comprises a body portion having a cross-section of generally rectangular configuration.

3. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein the body portion comprising the one or more side walls comprises a body portion of a generally hexagonal configuration in cross-section.

4. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein the body portion comprising the one or more side walls comprises a body portion of a generally octagonal configuration in cross-section.

5. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein the body portion comprising the one or more side walls comprises a body portion of generally elliptical configuration in cross-section.

6. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein the body portion including the one or more side walls includes a body portion including the one or more calibration lines.

7. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein the body portion comprising one or more side walls comprises the body portion comprising two or more side walls.

8. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein the body portion comprising one or more side walls comprises a body portion comprising two or more side walls separated by a vacuum.

9. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein the body portion comprising one or more side walls comprises a body portion comprising two or more side walls comprising A spacer between the two or more side walls.

10. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein the body portion comprising one or more side walls comprises a body portion comprising two or more side walls comprising A phase change material between the two or more sidewalls.

11. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein it is operatively connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder including at least one opening disposed substantially adjacent to one or more side walls of the body portion and defining The top of the at least one neck member that is at least one open and includes the one or more connecting members includes a top that includes at least one opening disposed generally adjacent two or more sidewalls of the body portion.

12. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein it is operably connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder including at least one opening disposed substantially adjacent to one or more side walls of the body portion and defining The at least one top portion of the at least one neck member that is open and includes one or more attachment members includes a top portion that includes at least one neck member configured to operably connect with a lid.

13. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein it is operably connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder including at least one opening disposed substantially adjacent to one or more side walls of the body portion and defining The top of the at least one neck member that is open and includes one or more connection members includes a top that includes at least one neck member configured to operably connect with a funnel.

14. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein it is operably connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder including at least one opening disposed substantially adjacent to one or more side walls of the body portion and defining The top of the at least one neck member that is open and includes one or more connecting members includes a top that includes at least one neck member that includes one or more connecting members that are threaded.

15. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein it is operatively connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder including at least one opening disposed substantially adjacent to one or more side walls of the body portion and defining The top of the at least one neck member that is open and includes one or more connecting members comprises a top that includes at least one neck member including one or more connecting members belonging to the transverse connecting members.

16. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein it is operably connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder including at least one opening disposed substantially adjacent to one or more side walls of the body portion and defining The top of the at least one neck member that is open and includes one or more connecting members includes a top that includes at least one opening that is between about 2 inches and about 20 inches in diameter.

17. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein it is operably connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder including at least one opening disposed substantially adjacent to one or more side walls of the body portion and defining The top of the at least one neck member that is open and includes one or more connecting members includes a top that includes at least one opening that is between about 3 inches and about 15 inches in diameter.

18. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein it is operably connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder including at least one opening disposed substantially adjacent to one or more side walls of the body portion and defining The top of the at least one neck member that is open and includes one or more connecting members includes a top that includes at least one opening that is between about 4 inches and about 10 inches in diameter.

19. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein it is operably connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder including at least one opening disposed substantially adjacent to one or more side walls of the body portion and defining The top of the at least one neck member that is open and includes one or more connecting members includes a top that includes at least one opening that is between about 5 inches and about 8 inches in diameter.

20. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein it is operably connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder including at least one opening disposed substantially adjacent to one or more side walls of the body portion and defining The top of the at least one neck member that is open and includes one or more connecting members includes a top that includes at least one opening that is about 5 inches in diameter.

21. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein it is operatively connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder including at least one opening disposed substantially adjacent to one or more side walls of the body portion and defining The top of the at least one neck member that is open and includes one or more connecting members includes a top that includes one or more locking members configured to engage with one or more locking members located on the bottom of another container. The locking member is engaged.

22. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein it is operably connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder including at least one opening disposed substantially adjacent to one or more side walls of the body portion and defining The top of the at least one neck member that is open and includes one or more connecting members includes a top that includes one or more locking members that are configured to engage with one located on the bottom of another similarly configured container. or a plurality of locking members are engaged.

23. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein the bottom operably connected to the body portion and comprising at least one recessed portion and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion comprises a bottom comprising at least one recessed portion, the at least A recessed portion is configured to receive a neck member coupled to the lid of the underlying container such that the non-recessed portion of the bottom of the upper container is in substantially continuous contact with the shoulder of the underlying container.

24. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein the bottom operably connected to the body portion and comprising at least one recessed portion and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion comprises a bottom comprising at least one recessed portion, the at least A recessed portion is disposed adjacent to one or more side walls of the body portion and is configured to receive a neck member coupled to a lid of an underlying container such that the non-recessed portion of the bottom of the upper container is in contact with the shoulder of the underlying container. roughly continuous contact.

25. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein the bottom operably connected to the body portion and comprising at least one recessed portion and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion comprises a bottom comprising at least two recessed portions, the The at least two recessed portions are configured to receive at least two neck members connected to one or more lids of the one or more underlying containers such that the non-recessed portion of the bottom of the upper container is in contact with the one or more underlying containers The shoulders are in approximately continuous contact.

26. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein the bottom operably connected to the body portion and comprising at least one recessed portion and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion comprises a bottom comprising at least two recessed portions, the The at least two recessed portions are configured to receive at least two neck members connected to one or more lids of the at least one lower container such that the non-recessed portion of the bottom of the upper container is approximately continuous contact.

27. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein the base operably connected to the body portion and comprising at least one recessed portion and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion comprises a base comprising one or more locking members, The locking members are configured to engage one or more locking members located on top of another container.

28. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein the one or more seal handles operatively connected to the container comprise a shoulder region operatively connected to the container at one end and operatively connected to the container at the other end One or more sealed handles on the side walls.

29. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein the one or more seal handles operatively connected to the container comprise a shoulder region operatively connected to the container at one end and operatively connected to the container at the other end One or more sealing handles of the side wall of the body, the sealing handles are located above the recessed portion extending into the main body portion.

30. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein the one or more seal handles operatively connected to the container comprise a shoulder region operatively connected to the container at one end and operatively connected to the container at the other end One or more sealing handles of the sidewall of the container are located above the recessed portion and are configured such that the sealing handles substantially retain the contours of the container.

31. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein the one or more seal handles operatively connected to the container include a handle that is operatively connected at one end to a sidewall of the container and at the other end to the container. One or more sealed handles on the side walls.

32. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein the one or more seal handles operably connected to the container comprise one end operatively connected to a side wall of the container and the other end operatively connected to the container One or more sealing handles of the side wall of the body, the sealing handles are located above the recessed portion extending into the main body portion.

33. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein the one or more seal handles operably connected to the container comprise one end operatively connected to a side wall of the container and the other end operatively connected to the container One or more sealing handles of the sidewall of the container are located above the recessed portion and are configured such that the sealing handles substantially retain the contours of the container.

34. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein the one or more recessed portions extending into one or more side walls of the body portion include extending into one or more recessed portions approximately in the middle of the body portion of the container. One or more recessed portions in the plurality of sidewalls.

35. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein the one or more recessed portions extending into one or more side walls of the body portion include extending into a or one or more recessed portions in the plurality of sidewalls.

36. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein the one or more recessed portions extending into one or more side walls of the body portion include extending into a or one or more recessed portions in the plurality of sidewalls.

37. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein the one or more recessed portions extending into one or more side walls of the body portion include extending into one or more of the side walls of the body portion of the container at corners formed in the body portion One or more recessed portions in the plurality of sidewalls.

38. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein the one or more recessed portions extending into one or more side walls of the body portion include extending into one or more recessed portions at non-corner portions of the body portion of the container. One or more recessed portions in the plurality of sidewalls.

39. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein the one or more recessed portions extending into one or more side walls of the body portion are included approximately at a location about the at least one handle operably connected to the container. Opposite locations project into one or more recessed portions in one or more side walls of the body portion.

40. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein the one or more recessed portions extending into one or more side walls of the body portion comprise one or more sealing handles operably connected to the container Adjacent locations extend into one or more recessed portions in one or more side walls of the body portion.

41. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein the one or more recessed portions projecting into the one or more side walls of the body portion include one or more recessed portions comprising a vertical overhang.

42. Some embodiments include the container of paragraph 1, wherein the container is constructed of one or more materials comprising: one or more polymeric materials, one or more metals, a or a variety of ceramics, cloth, glass, paper, and substantially any combination thereof.

43. The container of paragraph 1, wherein the container further comprises at least one lid.

44. The container of paragraph 43, wherein the at least one lid comprises at least one lid attached to the container.

45. The container of paragraph 43, wherein the at least one lid comprises at least one lid configured to operatively connect with the neck member.

46. The container of paragraph 43, wherein the at least one lid comprises at least one lid configured to operably connect with the neck member and seal the opening.

47. The container of paragraph 43, wherein the at least one cap comprises at least one cap configured to be threaded, the threads being operably connected with threads of the at least one neck member.

48. The container according to paragraph 43, wherein the at least one lid comprises at least one lid configured with one or more connecting members operable with one or more connecting members of the at least one neck member connect.

49. In some embodiments, a container comprising: a body portion comprising one or more side walls; a top operably connected to the body portion and comprising a shoulder and at least one neck member, the shoulder comprising At least one opening disposed substantially adjacent to one or more side walls of the main body portion, and the at least one neck member defines the at least one opening and includes one or more connecting members; a bottom portion, which is operatively connected to the main body and includes at least two recessed portions and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion; and one or more handles operatively connected to the container.

50. The container of paragraph 49, wherein the body portion comprising the one or more side walls comprises a body portion having a cross-section of generally rectangular configuration.

51. The container of paragraph 49, wherein the body portion comprising the one or more side walls comprises a body portion of a generally hexagonal configuration in cross-section.

52. The container of paragraph 49, wherein the body portion comprising the one or more side walls comprises a body portion of a generally octagonal configuration in cross-section.

53. The container of paragraph 49, wherein the body portion comprising the one or more side walls comprises a body portion of generally elliptical configuration in cross-section.

54. The container of paragraph 49, wherein the body portion comprising one or more side walls comprises a body portion comprising one or more calibration lines.

55. The container of paragraph 49, wherein the body portion comprising one or more side walls comprises a body portion comprising two or more side walls.

56. The container of paragraph 49, wherein the body portion comprising one or more side walls comprises a body portion comprising two or more side walls separated by a vacuum.

57. The container according to paragraph 49, wherein the body portion comprising one or more side walls comprises a body portion comprising two or more side walls, the two or more side walls being comprised between the two or more spacers between side walls.

58. The container according to paragraph 49, wherein the body portion comprising one or more side walls comprises a body portion comprising two or more side walls, the two or more side walls being comprised between the two or more phase change material between sidewalls.

59. The container according to paragraph 49, wherein it is operatively connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder comprising at least one opening disposed substantially adjacent to one or more side walls of the body portion and defining the at least one opening. And the top of the at least one neck member comprising one or more connecting members comprises a top comprising at least one opening disposed generally adjacent two or more side walls of the body portion.

60. The container of paragraph 49, wherein it is operably connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder comprising at least one opening disposed substantially adjacent to one or more side walls of the body portion and defining the at least one opening. And the top of the at least one neck member comprising the one or more connecting members comprises a top comprising at least one opening disposed generally adjacent the one or more side walls of the body portion and approximately midway across the width of the container.

61. The container of paragraph 49, wherein it is operatively connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder comprising at least one opening disposed substantially adjacent to one or more side walls of the body portion and defining the at least one opening. And the top of the at least one neck member including one or more connecting members includes at least one neck member configured to operably connect with the lid.

62. The container of paragraph 49, wherein it is operably connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder comprising at least one opening disposed substantially adjacent to one or more side walls of the body portion and defining the at least one opening. And the top of the at least one neck member including one or more connecting members includes at least one neck member configured to operably connect with the funnel.

63. The container of paragraph 49, wherein it is operably connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder comprising at least one opening disposed substantially adjacent to one or more side walls of the body portion and defining the at least one opening. And the top of the at least one neck member comprising one or more connecting members comprises at least one neck member comprising one or more connecting members belonging to threads.

64. The container of paragraph 49, wherein it is operably connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder comprising at least one opening disposed substantially adjacent to one or more side walls of the body portion and defining the at least one opening. And the top of at least one neck member comprising one or more connecting members comprises at least one neck member comprising one or more connecting members belonging to the transverse connecting members.

65. The container of paragraph 49, wherein it is operably connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder comprising at least one opening disposed substantially adjacent to one or more side walls of the body portion and defining the at least one opening. And the top of at least one neck member comprising one or more connecting members includes at least one opening having a diameter between about 2 inches and about 20 inches.

66. The container of paragraph 49, wherein it is operatively connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder comprising at least one opening disposed substantially adjacent to one or more side walls of the body portion and defining the at least one opening. And the top of at least one neck member comprising one or more connecting members includes at least one opening having a diameter between about 3 inches and about 15 inches.

67. The container of paragraph 49, wherein it is operably connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder comprising at least one opening disposed substantially adjacent to one or more side walls of the body portion and defining the at least one opening. And the top of at least one neck member comprising one or more connecting members includes at least one opening having a diameter between about 4 inches and about 10 inches.

68. The container of paragraph 49, wherein it is operably connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder comprising at least one opening disposed substantially adjacent to one or more side walls of the body portion and defining the at least one opening. And the top of at least one neck member comprising one or more connecting members includes at least one opening having a diameter between about 5 inches and about 8 inches.

69. The container according to paragraph 49, wherein it is operatively connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder comprising at least one opening disposed substantially adjacent to one or more side walls of the body portion and defining the at least one opening. And the top of at least one neck member comprising one or more connecting members includes at least one opening about 5 inches in diameter.

70. The container according to paragraph 49, wherein it is operatively connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder comprising at least one opening disposed substantially adjacent to one or more side walls of the body portion and defining the at least one opening. And the top of at least one neck member comprising one or more connecting members comprises a top comprising one or more locking members configured to engage one or more locking members located on the bottom of another container.

71. The container of paragraph 49, wherein it is operably connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder comprising at least one opening disposed substantially adjacent one or more side walls of the body portion and defining the at least one opening. And the top of at least one neck member that includes one or more connecting members includes a top that includes one or more locking members configured to lock with one or more locking members located on the bottom of another similarly constructed container. Component meshing.

72. The container of paragraph 49, wherein the bottom portion operatively connected to the body portion and comprising at least two recessed portions and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion includes a neck configured to receive a lid connection to an underlying container. The bottom member is such that the non-recessed portion of the bottom of the upper container is in substantially continuous contact with the bottom of the at least one recessed portion of the shoulder of the lower container.

73. The container according to paragraph 49, wherein the bottom portion operatively connected to the main body portion and comprising at least two recessed portions and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion comprises a container configured to receive each and one or more underlying The lid is connected to the at least two neck members such that the non-recessed portion of the bottom of the upper container is in substantially continuous contact with the bottom of the at least two recessed portions of the one or more shoulders of the one or more lower containers.

74. The container according to paragraph 49, wherein the bottom operably connected to the body portion and comprising at least two recessed portions and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion includes a portion adjacent to one or more side walls of the body portion and The bottom of the at least one recessed portion is configured to receive the neck member coupled to the lid of the at least one underlying container such that the non-recessed portion of the bottom of the upper container is in substantially continuous contact with the shoulder of the underlying container.

75. The container according to paragraph 49, wherein the bottom portion operatively connected to the body portion and comprising at least two recessed portions and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion includes a container configured to receive one or more underlying containers. The one or more lids connect the at least two neck members such that the non-recessed portion of the bottom of the upper container is in substantially continuous contact with the bottom of the at least two recessed portions of the shoulder of the one or more lower containers.

76. The container according to paragraph 49, wherein the bottom portion operably connected to the main body portion and comprising at least two recessed portions and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion includes at least two recesses configured to receive and communicate with at least one underlying container. The at least two neck members connected by each lid are such that the non-recessed portion of the bottom of the upper container is in substantially continuous contact with the bottom of the at least two recessed portions of the shoulder of the at least one lower container.

77. The container according to paragraph 49, wherein the bottom operably connected to the body portion and comprising at least two recessed portions and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion comprises a bottom comprising one or more locking members, the locking members being Configured to engage one or more locking members located on top of another container.

78. The container of paragraph 49, wherein the one or more sealing handles operatively connected to the container comprise one end operatively connected to a shoulder region of the container and the other end operatively connected to a side wall of the container One or more sealed handles.

79. The container of paragraph 49, wherein the one or more sealing handles operatively connected to the container comprise one end operatively connected to a shoulder region of the container and the other end operatively connected to a side wall of the container One or more sealed handles are positioned over recessed portions projecting into the body portion.

80. The container according to paragraph 49, wherein the one or more sealing handles operatively connected to the container include a handle that is operatively connected at one end to a shoulder region of the container and at the other end to a side wall of the container. One or more sealing handles are located above the recessed portion and are configured such that the sealing handles generally retain the contours of the container.

81. The container according to paragraph 49, wherein the one or more sealing handles operably connected to the container include a handle that is operatively connected at one end to a side wall of the container and at the other end to the side wall of the container. or multiple sealed handles.

82. The container according to paragraph 49, wherein the one or more sealing handles operably connected to the container include a handle with one end operatively connected to the side wall of the container and the other end operatively connected to the side wall of the container. or a plurality of sealed handles positioned over recessed portions projecting into the body portion.

83. The container according to paragraph 49, wherein the one or more sealing handles operatively connected to the container include a handle that is operatively connected at one end to a side wall of the container and at the other end to the side wall of the container. or a plurality of sealing handles positioned over the recessed portion and configured such that the sealing handles substantially retain the contours of the container.

84. The container of paragraph 49, wherein the container comprises one or more polymeric materials, one or more metals, one or more ceramics, cloth, glass, paper, and substantially any combination thereof.

85. The container of paragraph 49, further comprising one or more recessed portions projecting into one or more side walls of the body portion.

86. The container of paragraph 85, wherein the one or more recessed portions protruding into the one or more side walls of the body portion include one or more recessed portions projecting into the top of the container.

87. The container according to paragraph 85, wherein the one or more recessed portions extending into the one or more side walls of the main body portion comprise extending into the one or more side walls at approximately the middle of the main body portion of the container One or more depressions in .

88. The container according to paragraph 85, wherein the one or more recessed portions extending into one or more side walls of the main body portion include extending into one or more side walls at a position approximately proximate to the top of the main body portion of the container. One or more recesses in a wall.

89. The container of paragraph 85, wherein the one or more recessed portions extending into the one or more side walls of the body portion include extending into the one or more side walls approximately proximate to the bottom of the body portion of the container. One or more recesses in a wall.

90. The container according to paragraph 85, wherein the one or more recessed portions extending into the one or more side walls of the body portion include extending into the one or more side walls at corners formed by the body portion of the container one or more recessed portions of .

91. The container according to paragraph 85, wherein the one or more recessed portions extending into the one or more side walls of the body portion comprise extending into the one or more side walls at non-corner portions of the body portion of the container One or more depressions in .

92. The container according to paragraph 85, wherein the one or more recessed portions extending into one or more side walls of the main body portion include a protruding portion at a location approximately opposite to a location operatively connected to at least one handle of the container. into one or more recessed portions in one or more side walls of the body portion.

93. The container according to paragraph 85, wherein one or more recessed portions extending into one or more side walls of the main body portion are included in adjacent one or more sealing handles operably connected to the container. One or more recessed portions project into one or more side walls of the body portion.

94. The container of paragraph 85, wherein the one or more recessed portions projecting into the one or more side walls of the body portion include one or more recessed portions comprising a vertical overhang.

95. The container of paragraph 49, further comprising at least one lid.

96. The container of paragraph 95, wherein the at least one lid comprises at least one lid attached to the container.

97. The container of paragraph 95, wherein the at least one lid comprises at least one lid configured to operably connect with the at least one neck member.

98. The container of paragraph 95, wherein the at least one lid comprises at least one lid configured to operably connect with the at least one neck member and seal the opening.

99. The container of paragraph 95, wherein the at least one cap comprises at least one cap configured to have threads operably connected to threads of the at least one neck member.

100. The container according to paragraph 95, wherein the at least one lid comprises at least one lid configured with one or more connecting members operable with the one or more connecting members of the at least one neck member connect.

101. A method comprising: closing a mold configured to manufacture at least one container having at least two recessed portions around a parison such that a portion of the parison is pinched in at least two locations of the mold portion forming a handle on the container together; and injecting gas into one or more portions of the parison to form at least one container defined by the mold.

102. The method of paragraph 101, wherein a mold configured to make at least one container having at least two recessed portions is closed around the parison such that a portion of the parison is on at least two sides of the mold portion forming the handle on the container. Pinching together the locations includes manually positioning in the mold at least one insert configured to form at least one recessed portion in a container formed by the mold.

103. The method of paragraph 101, wherein a mold configured to make at least one container having at least two recessed portions is closed around the parison such that a portion of the parison is on at least two sides of the mold portion forming the handle on the container. The pinching together of the locations includes mechanically positioning in the mold at least one insert configured to form at least one recessed portion in a container formed by the mold.

104. The method of paragraph 101, wherein a mold configured to make at least one container having at least two recessed portions is closed around the parison such that a portion of the parison is on at least two sides of the mold portion forming the handle on the container. The pinching together of the locations includes positioning in the mold at least one insert configured to form at least one recessed portion in one or more sidewalls of the container formed by the mold.

105. The method of paragraph 101, wherein a mold configured to make at least one container having at least two recessed portions is closed around the parison such that a portion of the parison is on at least two sides of the mold portion forming the handle on the container. The pinching together of the locations includes positioning in the mold at least one insert configured to form at least one recessed portion in the bottom of the container formed by the mold.

106. The method of paragraph 101, wherein a mold configured to make at least one container having at least two recessed portions is closed around the parison such that a portion of the parison is on at least two sides of the mold portion forming the handle on the container. The pinching together of the locations includes positioning in the mold at least one insert configured to form at least one recessed portion at the top of the container formed by the mold.

107. The method of paragraph 101, wherein a mold configured to make at least one container having at least two recessed portions is closed around the parison such that a portion of the parison is on at least two sides of the mold portion forming the handle on the container. The positions are pinched together to completely close the mold.

108. The method of paragraph 101, wherein a mold configured to make at least one container having at least two recessed portions is closed around the parison such that a portion of the parison is on at least two sides of the mold portion forming the handle on the container. The positions are pinched together to cover the partially closed mould.

109. The method of paragraph 101, wherein injecting gas into one or more portions of the parison to form at least one container defined by the mold comprises injecting gas into the parison to form a body portion of the container defined by the mold .

110. The method of paragraph 101, wherein injecting gas into one or more portions of the parison to form at least one container defined by the mold comprises injecting gas into the parison to form a handle on the container defined by the mold part.

111. The method of paragraph 101, further comprising inserting at least one blow needle into the parison.

112. The method of paragraph 111, wherein inserting at least one blow pin into the parison includes inserting at least one blow pin into the mold and forming at least one parison around the blow pin.

113. The method of paragraph 101, further comprising inserting at least one blow needle into at least a portion of a mold forming at least one handle on at least one container.

114. The method of paragraph 113, wherein inserting at least one blow needle into at least a portion of the mold forming at least one handle on the at least one container comprises inserting at least one blow needle into at least one handle after the mold is completely closed. In at least a portion of the mold forming at least one handle on the container.

115. The method of paragraph 101, further comprising cooling the mold.

116. The method of paragraph 115, wherein cooling the mold includes flowing a fluid through the mold.

117. The method of paragraph 115, wherein cooling the mold includes flowing a gas through the mold.

118. The method of paragraph 115, wherein cooling the mold includes flowing a liquefied gas through the mold.

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1. A container comprising: a body portion comprising one or more side walls; a top operably connected to the body portion and including a shoulder including at least one opening disposed substantially adjacent to one or more side walls of the body portion and defining the at least one opening and including a or at least one neck member of a plurality of connecting members; a base operatively connected to the body portion and comprising at least one recessed portion and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion; one or more sealed handles operatively connected to the container; and One or more recessed portions protruding into the one or more side walls of the body portion. 2. The container of claim 1, wherein said body portion comprising one or more side walls comprises: A body portion having a cross-section of generally rectangular configuration. 3. The container of claim 1, wherein said body portion comprising one or more side walls comprises: A body portion comprising two or more side walls comprising one or more phase change materials between the two or more side walls. 4. The container of claim 1 , wherein it is operably connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder including at least one opening disposed generally adjacent one or more side walls of the body portion and Said top portion of at least one neck member defining said at least one opening and comprising one or more connecting members comprises: At least one neck member comprising one or more connecting members belonging to threads. 5. The container of claim 1 , wherein it is operably connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder including at least one opening disposed generally adjacent one or more side walls of the body portion and Said top portion of at least one neck member defining said at least one opening and comprising one or more connecting members comprises: At least one opening between about 5 inches and about 8 inches in diameter. 6. The container of claim 1, wherein said bottom operably connected to said body portion and comprising at least one recessed portion and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion comprises: A bottom comprising at least one recessed portion configured to receive a neck member coupled to a lid of an underlying container such that the non-recessed portion of the bottom of the upper container is in substantially continuous contact with the shoulder of the lower container. 7. The container of claim 1, wherein said bottom operably connected to said body portion and comprising at least one recessed portion and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion comprises: A bottom comprising at least two recessed portions configured to receive at least two neck members coupled to one or more lids of one or more underlying containers such that the bottom of the upper container is not The recessed portion is in substantially continuous contact with the shoulder(s) of the one or more underlying containers. 8. The container of claim 1, wherein said bottom operably connected to said body portion and comprising at least one recessed portion and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion comprises: A bottom comprising at least two recessed portions configured to receive at least two neck members coupled to one or more lids of at least one underlying container such that the non-recessed bottom of the upper container The portion is in substantially continuous contact with the shoulder of the at least one underlying container. 9. The container of claim 1, wherein the one or more sealing handles operably connected to the container comprise: one end is operatively connected to the shoulder region of the container and the other end is operatively connected to one or more sealing handles of the side wall of the container, the sealing handle is located above the recessed portion and the sealing handle is configured Such that the sealing handle substantially retains the contours of the container. 10. The container of claim 1, wherein the one or more recessed portions projecting into the one or more side walls of the body portion comprise: One or more recessed portions protruding into the one or more side walls at a location approximately midway of the main body portion of the container. 11. The container of claim 1, wherein the one or more recessed portions projecting into the one or more side walls of the body portion comprise: Corners formed in the main body portion of the container project into one or more recessed portions in the one or more side walls. 12. The container of claim 1, wherein the one or more recessed portions projecting into the one or more side walls of the body portion comprise: One or more recessed portions protruding into the one or more side walls at non-corner portions of the main body portion of the container. 13. The container of claim 1, wherein the one or more recessed portions projecting into the one or more side walls of the body portion comprise: One or more recessed portions protrude into one or more side walls of the body portion at a location generally opposite a location at which the at least one handle is operatively connected to the container. 14. The container of claim 1, further comprising: at least one lid. 15. The container of claim 14, wherein said at least one lid comprises: At least one lid attached to the container. 16. The container of claim 14, wherein said at least one lid comprises: At least one cap configured to operably connect with the neck member. 17. A container comprising: a body portion comprising one or more side walls; a top operatively connected to the body portion and including a shoulder including at least one opening disposed substantially adjacent to one or more side walls of the body portion and defining the at least one opening and including a or at least one neck member of a plurality of connecting members; a base operatively connected to the body portion and comprising at least two recessed portions and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion; and One or more sealed handles are operatively connected to the container. 18. The container of claim 17, wherein said body portion comprising one or more side walls comprises: A body portion having a cross-section of generally rectangular configuration. 19. The container of claim 17, wherein said body portion comprising one or more side walls comprises: A body portion comprising two or more side walls comprising one or more phase change materials between the two or more side walls. 20. The container of claim 17, wherein it is operatively connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder including at least one opening disposed generally adjacent one or more side walls of the body portion and Said top portion of at least one neck member defining said at least one opening and comprising one or more connecting members comprises: At least one neck member comprising one or more connecting members belonging to threads. 21. The container of claim 17, wherein it is operably connected to the body portion and includes a shoulder including at least one opening disposed generally adjacent one or more side walls of the body portion and Said top portion of at least one neck member defining said at least one opening and comprising one or more connecting members comprises: At least one opening between about 5 inches and about 8 inches in diameter. 22. The container of claim 17, wherein said bottom operably connected to said body portion and comprising at least two recessed portions and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion comprises: A bottom comprising at least one recessed portion configured to receive a neck member coupled to a lid of an underlying container such that the non-recessed portion of the bottom of the upper container is in substantially continuous contact with the shoulder of the lower container. 23. The container of claim 17, wherein said bottom operably connected to said body portion and comprising at least two recessed portions and a substantially continuous non-recessed portion comprises: A bottom comprising at least two recessed portions configured to receive at least two neck members each connected to a lid of one or more underlying containers such that the non-recessed portion of the bottom of the upper container In substantially continuous contact with the one or more shoulders of the one or more underlying containers. 24. The container of claim 17, wherein the one or more sealing handles operably connected to the container comprise: one end operatively connected to the shoulder region of the container and the other end operatively connected to one or more sealing handles of the side wall of the container, the sealing handle being located above a recessed portion projecting into the body portion . 25. The container of claim 17, further comprising: One or more recessed portions protruding into one or more side walls of the body portion. 26. The container of claim 25, wherein the one or more recessed portions projecting into the one or more side walls of the body portion comprise: One or more recessed portions protruding into the one or more side walls approximately midway of the body portion of the container. 27. The container of claim 25, wherein the one or more recessed portions projecting into the one or more side walls of the body portion comprise: Corners formed in the main body portion of the container project into one or more recessed portions in the one or more side walls. 28. The container of claim 25, wherein the one or more recessed portions projecting into the one or more side walls of the body portion comprise: One or more recessed portions projecting into the one or more side walls at non-corner portions of the body portion of the container. 29. The container of claim 25, wherein the one or more recessed portions projecting into the one or more side walls of the body portion comprise: One or more recessed portions protrude into one or more side walls of the body portion at a location generally opposite a location at which the at least one handle is operatively connected to the container. 30. The container of claim 17, further comprising: at least one lid. 31. The container of claim 30, wherein said at least one lid comprises: At least one lid attached to the container. 32. The container of claim 30, wherein said at least one lid comprises: At least one cap is configured with threads operably connected with threads of the at least one neck member. 33. A method comprising: closing a mold configured to make at least one container having at least two recessed portions around a parison such that a portion of the parison is pinched together in at least two locations of the mold portion forming a handle on the container; and Gas is injected into one or more portions of the parison to form at least one container defined by the mold. 34. The method of claim 33, wherein said closing a mold around a parison configured to produce at least one container having at least two recessed portions such that a portion of said parison forms a handle on said container At least two locations of the mold parts to be pinched together include: At least one insert is positioned in the mold, the insert configured to form at least one recessed portion in one or more sidewalls of the container formed by the mold. 35. The method of claim 33, wherein said closing a mold around a parison configured to produce at least one container having at least two recessed portions such that a portion of said parison forms a handle on said container At least two locations of the mold parts to be pinched together include: Partially close the mold. 36. The method of claim 33, further comprising: Inserting at least one blow needle into at least a portion of said mold forming at least one handle on said at least one container. 37. The method of claim 36, wherein said inserting at least one blow needle into at least a portion of said mold forming at least one handle on said at least one container comprises: Inserting the at least one blow needle into at least a portion of the mold forming at least one handle on the at least one container after the mold is fully closed.