Abstract: A pocket-size hand-held container for containing a supply of consumer items comprises a frame, a lid, and preferably a bag is disposed in the container for holding the items being stored. The frame includes front and back portions, top and bottom portions, and side portions, the frame forming an internal storage compartment that stores the items. The front portion forms an access opening for the storage compartment, the access opening being situated closer to the top end portion than to the bottom end portion. The lid is attached to the front portion to be slid linearly between fully closed and fully open positions. In its fully closed position, the lid overlies the access opening, and in its fully open position, the lid lies within the footprint of the container. A securement structure formed by the lid and the frame yieldably holds the lid in the closed position. The bag is formed of a flexible plastic material and includes an openable window situated behind the access opening.

Abstract: A pocket-sized container for consumer products includes a tray which may be sealed with a two-part seal. One container section formed as a clam shell closes over a portion of the tray. Another container section also formed as a clam shell closes over the remaining portion of the tray. The tray includes an end surface to facilitate removal of the container contents. Guide assemblies align the two container section during movement between an open and a closed position. A detent arrangement releasably holds the two sections in the closed position.

Abstract: A pocket-size hand-held container for containing a supply of consumer items comprises a frame, a lid, and preferably a bag is disposed in the container for holding the items being stored. The frame includes front and back portions, top and bottom portions, and side portions, the frame forming an internal storage compartment that stores the items. The front portion forms an access opening for the storage compartment, the access opening being situated closer to the top end portion than to the bottom end portion. The lid is attached to the front portion to be slid linearly between fully closed and fully open positions. In its fully closed position, the lid overlies the access opening, and in its fully open position, the lid lies within the footprint of the container. A securement structure formed by the lid and the frame yieldably holds the lid in the closed position. The bag is formed of a flexible plastic material and includes an openable window situated behind the access opening.

Abstract: A pocket-sized container for use with consumer products includes a frame forming a storage portion which includes a storage compartment and a front access opening for the compartment. A lid is attached to the storage portion for respectively opening and closing the access opening. A manually openable latch structure releasably holds the lid in the closed state. The lid can be pivotably attached to the storage portion by a living hinge and can be opened by being pried open at one end thereof, or by applying inward pressing forces to opposite sides of the container or applying inward pressure to the front of the container.

Abstract: A pocket-sized container for consumer products includes a tray which may be sealed with a two-part seal. One container section formed as a clam shell closes over a portion of the tray. Another container section also formed as a clam shell closes over the remaining portion of the tray. The tray includes an end surface to facilitate removal of the container contents. Guide assemblies align the two container section during movement between an open and a closed position. A detent arrangement releasably holds the two sections in the closed position.