Abstract: An adjustable container includes top, bottom and four side panels. Each of the four side panels is scored along at least one longitudinal score line extending substantially parallel to the top and bottom panels. Two of the opposing side panels are scored along oblique score lines, each oblique score line extending from one corner of the side panel toward and intersecting the longitudinal score line. The height of the container is adjustable by folding the side panels inwardly toward the interior of the container along the longitudinal and oblique score lines.

Abstract: A packaging folder is provided comprising a plurality of panels bounding an internal space for accommodating an item or items. The dimensions of the internal space may be varied by selectively leaving in or removing one or more removable plug panels. The selective leaving in or removing of plug panels provides different internal compartment configurations for securing an item or items. The packaging folder may comprise a front cover and a back cover, foldable together like a book to surround the internal compartment or compartments. The back cover and front cover may be secured in the folded condition, for example by glue, such that the folder cannot be opened without tearing the folder. A spine of the packaging folder may be provided with a tear tape to facilitate opening of the folder.

Abstract: A series of packaging designs are provided, comprising relatively rigid sheets surrounded by a resilient element, such as a sleeve or tube. The relatively rigid sheets may have appropriately configured end panels, side panels, fold lines, divider panels, or other desired features. Products may be secured inside the sleeve, against the relatively rigid sheet, or against the outside of the sleeve.

Abstract: A resilient element for a box is provided, wherein the resilient element supports, suspends or holds down an item or items to be shipped. The resilient element may be a part of an insert for the box, wherein the insert comprises the resilient element film attached to one or more panels. The insert may comprise a plastic film glued to a sheet of corrugated cardboard, wherein the sheet of cardboard may be separated into two panels that may be positioned at opposite ends within the box. Alternatively, the resilient element may be directly attached to a box panel.

Abstract: The present invention provides for an improved telescoping container, which is set up and collapsed flat quickly and easily, and is provided to the user in one integral piece, eliminating the necessity of a lid being assembled or maintained separately. An integral lid provides an improved amount of cushioning and strength, and does not enter the cubic volume of the container and thus reduce available storage space. In another embodiment the collapsible container includes a structure enabling the storage of hanging files in a collapsible box. An embodiment of the present invention provides for a container with improved support structures for hanging files. The support structures provide a smooth, reinforced surface of sufficient width on which the hooks of hanging files may rest. Since the support structures are constructed from material integral with the container itself, no separate piece is required.

Abstract: A packaging item is provided, wherein a resilient element supports, suspends and/or holds down an item or items to be shipped. The resilient element may be attached to a platform or strap flap of a relatively rigid sheet. For example, the resilient element may comprise a plastic film glued to a sheet of corrugated cardboard. The sheet may have different shapes, apertures, and/or item loading sites to accommodate variously shaped items. The packaging item may be an insert for a box or a shipping folder.

Abstract: A box with a side panels and at least one closing panel has at least one inner panel associated with one of the closing panels, wherein when the closing panel is in its open position, the inner panel is substantially parallel to that closing panel, and when that closing panel is folded to its closed position, the inner panel is moved toward the center of the box to a distanced position. When the inner panel is in the distanced position, at least a portion of the inner panel is at an oblique angle with respect to both the closing panel with which it is associated and the outer side panel to which that closing panel is connected.

Abstract: A box includes a plurality of outer panels collectively bounding an accommodation space for accommodating at least one item. At least some of the outer side panels have integrally formed inner side panels. The inner side panels may be automatically distanced from their respective outer side panels by moving the outer side panels from a collapsed flat position to an erected position. Certain panels of the box may be folded back on adjacent panels. The space between two panels may be utilized. For example it may be a display space, a compartment accessible through an opening panel, or a storage space for a dispenser pack. Opening or closing a panel on the box, or another action on the box, may trigger various functions of the box components or contents.

Abstract: A packaging container is provided which allows an enclosed product to be viewed, inspected, and handled without the risk of damage, soiling, or theft. In an exemplary embodiment the container comprises an outer portion and an inner portion, wherein the product may be contained within the inner portion and the inner portion may be at least partially removed from the outer portion. As a specific example, the container may comprise a rigid outer box and a transparent flexible inner bag attached to the outer box. The inner bag, in conjunction with the box, forms an enclosure for the product, and allows the product to be at least partially removed from the rigid box while still being fully enclosed by the packaging container. The container may be closed or sealed at one end and partially blocked at the other end through the use of displaceable barriers.

Abstract: The present invention provides for an improved telescoping container, which is set up and collapsed flat quickly and easily, and is provided to the user in one integral piece, eliminating the necessity of a lid being assembled or maintained separately. An integral lid provides an improved amount of cushioning and strength, and does not enter the cubic volume of the container and thus reduce available storage space. In one embodiment of the invention the container gains strength from a double glued seam, having opposing edges sealed to one another with two tabs; alternatively one of the two tabs is sealed. The container sets up by having an inner portion telescope into an outer portion, and may be collapsed flat by pulling the inner portion back out of the outer portion. In one embodiment the ease of set up is further improved by forming the lid from a continuous sheet of material, so that the lid may be closed in one motion, rather than the sequence of steps required with other lids.

Abstract: A box includes a plurality of outer panels collectively bounding an accommodation space for accommodating at least one item. At least some of the outer panels have integrally formed inner panels and distancing flaps for holding the item accommodated at a distance from the respective outer panel. The inner panels are distanced from their respective outer panels by folding an associated closing panel or distancing flap with respect to the outer panel.

Abstract: A box includes a plurality of outer panels collectively bounding an accommodation space for accommodating at least one item. At least some of the outer side panels have integrally formed inner side panels. The inner side panels may be automatically distanced from their respective outer side panels by moving the outer side panels from a collapsed flat position to an erected position. Certain panels of the box may be folded back on adjacent panels.The space between two panels may be utilized. For example it may be a display space, a compartment accessible through an opening panel, or a storage space for a dispenser pack. Opening or closing a panel on the box, or another action on the box, may trigger various functions of the box components or contents.

Abstract: An integrally cushioned box includes a plurality of panels collectively bounding an accommodation space for accommodating at least one item. At least some of such panels have integrally formed structures for holding the item accommodated in a resilient manner at a distance from the respective panel. Each such holding structure includes for each respective one of the panels an additional panel situated in the accommodation space in an erected condition of the box and connected with the respective panel such as to keep the additional panel at a distance from the respective panel. The distancing of the two associated panels from one another may be achieved by using a distancing flap integral with the respective panel.

Abstract: A simplified gear box for intermittently displaying a number of displays on a display apparatus is comprised of a partial gear driven by a drive shaft, the partial gear cooperates with a number of pins on a rotatable pin wheel which is secured to a triangular shaped display element so as to intermittently rotate the display element upon rotation of the pin wheel. A number of gear boxes are connected to a number of triangular elements to intermittently synchronously rotate all of the triangular display elements, to display different images upon a face of the display apparatus.

Abstract: A lightweight wheelchair (10) including a front frame (27), footrest assembly (33), and mounting means (34,48) for mounting the footrest assembly (33) to the frame (27) for pivotal movement between a position in front of the chair and a position beside the chair is disclosed. The footrest assembly (33) is mounted to a front frame member (27) of the chair by a pivotal joint (34) and is further supported by a support bracket (48) which engages a side of the front frame member (27) below the pivotal joint (34). Mounted to the bracket (48) and front frame member (27) are cooperating subassemblies (56,57) which latch the footrest assembly (33) in a position in front of the chair and simultaneously bind or cam-down the inner end (49) of the bracket (48) against the side of the vertical front frame member (27).

Abstract: For a wheelchair, an improved handrim assembly includes a wheelrim with circumferentially spaced-apart slots formed through the wheelrim and anchor tab members loosely mounted through the slots. The anchor tabs have enlarged heads on the outer side of the rim and narrower neck portions which extend radially inward of the wheelrim. Fasteners mounted through apertures in the anchor tab necks extend transversely from the anchor tabs and are rigidly connected to portions to a handrim. Each of the slots in the wheelrim is longer in the circumferential direction than in the transverse direction, and the neck portions of the anchor tabs are flat-sided to bear against the long sides of the slots, thereby reducing shear stresses on the tab neck portions and the wheelrim.