Abstract: A reusable tape tab marks the exposed end of a roll of tape. The tab comprises a sheet of non-porous, moisture-resistant, adhesive-free material which is adherable to the exposed end of the tape when the tape is stored between use. The tab is removable from the end of the tape and is reusable.

Abstract: Small bags, such as sandwich bags and food storage bags, are folded in thirds along parallel fold lines and individually inserted into a box-like dispenser. A rupturable line extends along a top and adjacent side edge of the dispenser which, when ruptured, provides an opening in the dispenser at the corner of the top and adjacent side edge to facilitate removal of the folded bags.

Abstract: A jewelry store display tray for displaying finger rings and other jewelry items to customers is provided with a security system for locking rings and such other items into the tray and for locking the tray to security mounts affixed to jewelry display counter tops thereby to prevent thefts of jewelry items and thefts of entire jewelry display trays. Finger activated means are provided to release, from lock condition, the rings or other jewelry items of a given row of rings or other items in the tray and to release the tray from its secured position on a counter top. Key lock means are provided to lock the finger actuated release means against their operation.

Abstract: The tidy element, that is designed to be fixed at the inner face of the back wall of the lid of a case, such as an attache-case, is formed of several compartments, generally three compartments, two of which are provided with an elastic hooking strip. The lid of one of the two compartments provided with a lid bears at the inner face another small lid that opens in the opposite sense. The lid of the other of these two compartments bears, at the inner face, parallel and aligned small brackets that form rows of racks designed to support items such as pencils, pens and the like.

Abstract: Pellicles such as those shown in U.S. Pat. No. 4,131,363 are attached to photographic masks used in suitable exposure equipment to transfer a desired pattern on the mask to a photosensitive surface, such as an integrated circuit wafer coated with a photoresist. The pellicle removes impurities such as dust from the plane of the mask a sufficient distance so that the impurity is not focused on the photosensitive surface. The present invention provides a container in which a mask with a pellicle attached may be stored between uses in a dust-free atmosphere, with the fragile surface of the pellicle protected. Initially, the pellicle, before being attached to the mask, may be supported on a detachable tray positioned in the same container during transportation from its place of manufacture and storage to the place where it is applied to the mask.

Abstract: A promotional device which preferably includes a laminated record which can be detached along a perforated line is attached to the bottle or can carrier by means of spaced arms projecting from the device and having lock tabs which engage spaced webs in the carrier. When attached to the carrier the promotional device is positioned closely adjacent the side of the carrier and resists accidental removal.

Abstract: A compact case for displaying and storing cutlery or related articles. The case includes a container with a forward display portion and a rear storage portion, separated by a divider. A series of storage blocks for carrying cutlery are positioned within the rear storage portion, and cutlery support frames are mounted on the divider. Each cutlery support frame includes a vertical backplate with a horizontal tab extending therefrom. A support clip is pivotally attached by one end to each backplate. The storage blocks are elongated blocks having a plurality of thin slots oriented transverse to the longer side of each block, and further having a plurality of passageways parallel to the slots. The blocks also have a plurality of tabs extending from the block between the slots and parallel to the slots, with the tabs tapering away from the slots to form a guide for cutlery handles.

Abstract: A device for holding a hamburger during its consumption is described. The holder includes a thin hourglass-shaped body member formed at either of its enlarged ends with a U-shaped jaw. The body member is formed of a semi-rigid plastic which flexes about its narrow central portion or is formed with a fold line that serves as a hinge, whereby the jaws can be drawn towards one another. A user can grip a hamburger between the jaws thereby avoiding excessive finger contact with the foodstuff during consumption.

Abstract: A disposable, self-sealing pouch is disclosed which is readily adaptable for use for sterilization, sterility maintenance, disposal of contaminated items, and like medical applications. The pouch includes first and second coextensive pouch webs which are marginally joined together to define the interior of the pouch. The first pouch web defines a transversely extending access opening slit through which articles may be inserted into the pouch. In order to effect closing and sealing of the access opening slit, the pouch includes adhesive means provided on the first pouch web on opposite sides of the access opening slit. By this construction, the pouch may be easily and securely sealed by folding the pouch onto itself so that the adhesive means is brought into confronting relation with itself, thus forming an adhesive-to-adhesive of the access opening slit.

Abstract: A portable constant temperature box is formed of a box body and a lid, the box body being formed of a square bottom wall of adiabatic material, four side walls, and an external sheet. The side walls are connected to the bottom wall such that they can unfold and rise and the external sheet forms foldable connecting portions for connecting the side walls. A pair of retainers fix the connecting portions detachably to the side walls to thereby hold the side walls to rise upright respectively.

Abstract: A multi-container carrier package having releasable interlocking integral attachment sites, such as engaging projections and recesses. Preferably each container has a reduced upper portion, such as the neck of a bottle, and the carrier bridges the space between adjacent containers. Further, the integral attachment site on each container is used to position the label for optimum display, and the configuration and location of the integral attachment sites at the upper portions of the container and the ends or sides of the carrier facilitate their assemblage. Also, the interlocking attachment sites and the configuration of the carrier facilitate gripping thereof for lifting and carrying the assembled package and, when desired, for detachment of the containers.

Abstract: The invention provides a container preferably made from sheet plastics comprising a bag containing a tubular valve member, the bag being sealed with a seam at each end, the top seal having an opening therein for entry of an access tube into the valve member, and the valve member having a sealing seam which facilitates piercing of the access tube through the valve member into the bag. A second bag may be provided within the first bag.

Abstract: A display package for a container including a receptacle having an open end and a cap mounted on the open end and closing the same, particularly for a container containing a cosmetic substance, includes a backing card, a first mounting part secured to the backing part and embracing that end of the receptacle which is remote from the cap in a cup-like fashion to prevent movement of the container relative to the backing card in one axial direction as well as radially, and a second mounting part which embraces the container at the elevation of the cap and has a locking surface which engages a retaining surface of the cap that is situated a different distance from the axis of the container than the remainder of the periphery of the cap. The retaining surface may be flat and form a recessed formation in the cap, in which case the locking surface interferes with turning of the cap relative to the receptacle about the central axis of the container.

Abstract: A thermoplastic bag (7) having a gusset (3) on one side only, the gusseted side (5) and ungusseted side (6) being completely or partially folded over one another along a longitudinal axis (4) and sealed together (8) across the bottom of the bag.

Abstract: In the production of soft packs for receiving cigarettes or the like it is important, where possible, to save material, while maintaining the functional characteristics of the pack, on the one hand, and its external appearance. For this reason, the proposed (soft) pack consists of a single one-piece blank made especially of paper or the like. By special folding in the region where the pack envelope merges into the end wall, an offset or a step with an upper edge rim is formed here, and this gives the external impression of a conventional cup pack and moreover imparts increased dimensional stability to the pack.

Abstract: A housing for an intraocular lens having opposed walls and having a lens in at least one of these walls which is the same in magnitude and opposite in sign to the optical power of the lens intended to be housed therein. The housing bears indicia of the optical magnitude and sign of the lens intended to be housed therein. A surgeon can ascertain whether the intended lens is in the housing by viewing an object through the housing walls and through the lens housed therein. There will be substantially no optical distortion if the intended lens is in the housing.

Abstract: A tamper-indicating, self-sealing disposable pouch is disclosed which is readily adaptable for use for sterilization and sterility maintenance of medical articles and the like. The pouch includes first and second coextensive webs which are at least partially joined together to define the interior of the pouch. The pouch defines an access opening through which the contents of the pouch can be inserted therein, with the pouch uniquely including a laminate adhesive structure in association with the access opening for effecting closing and sealing thereof. The adhesive structure comprises an adhesive carrier member having first and second layers of adhesive on opposite surfaces thereof.

Abstract: A tool caddy for holding a variety of small tools of varying sizes, such as drill bits, saw blades, or the like. The tool caddy is intended to be adhesively attached to an electric drill or saber saw or the like to keep the interchangeable tool elements readily at hand. The device comprises a flat sheet of flexible material having a plurality of parallel spaced apart longitudinal corrugated tool-receiving pockets on the upper surface of the base sheet. A layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive covers the bottom surface of the base sheet for attachment to a tool housing. A removable peelable cover sheet overlies the adhesive pending application to the tool housing. An elastic strap or band extends transversely over the top surface of the tool-receiving pockets to retain a chuck key, or the like.

Abstract: A radiographic film cassette having a plurality of magnet components integral with the cassette holder for adhering the cassette to ferrous material in X-raying for defects in welds or fissures in shipyards, pipe lines, or the like. What is provided is a substantially flexible cassette envelope comprising first and second layers of radiographic intensifying screens with a sheet of radiographic film positioned therebetween. The cassette would be a cassette envelope constructed of waterproof fabric or other suitable material providing a light-free environment, and having the ability to flex around the curvature of the surface of a pipe or the like to be x-rayed. There is further provided a plurality of magnet components, preferably situated in each corner of the cassette envelope and flexibly attached thereto for overall adherence of the envelope to the surface of the pipe or the like to be x-rayed during the process.

Abstract: A device for protecting medical instruments during sterilization and subsequent handling comprising a support member formed with a retaining loop for holding the instrument on the support member. A clear plastic sheet is joined at a portion of the margin of the support member to define a pocket into which the cutting edges of the medical instrument are placed for protection. For jointed instruments, the support member may also have an attached flap which is folded to position between the open handles of the instrument and thereby separate the instrument's cutting edges during the sterilization process.