Abstract: A ready-for-sale container for transporting contact lenseshas at least one closable cavity that is open to the exterior and which receives at least one contact lens, onto which container inscriptions and identifications can be applied. The container is in one piece, made of a single material, of plastic, and a tear-off serves as the closure of the cavity. The contact lens is introduced into a container of this kind.

Abstract: An advertisement page for binding to or within a publication, comprising a first opposing layer; a second opposing layer attached to the first opposing layer; and a sample material disposed between the first and second opposing layers, wherein an edge of the advertisement page is flush with the outside edge of the pages of the publication. The present invention also relates to an advertisement page with offset and attachment characteristics which allow it to be bound within a publication such that an edge of the advertisement page is flush with the outside edge of the pages of the publication, wherein sample material is maintained between two opposing layers formed from one continuous sheet which has been folded and which may be trimmed at the fold line. The present invention also relates to methods of making such advertisement pages.

Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning bearings, jewelry, brushes and various parts including a container having a rim, a container seal ledge resting on the container rim forming a fluid seal between the container rim and the container seal lodge, this is a way of supporting a screen a distance from the container bottom including a riser and a cap plug to seal the container while it is being agitated. In one embodiment the riser supports a screen which wedges against the container wall to hold the screen in place. Another embodiment has a frusto conical tube which holds the screen in place.

Abstract: The present invention provides kits of orthopedic casting materials comprising a sheet of curable casting material, a lubricant, and an air and water impermeable package comprising a laminate sheet material and a means for facilitating tearing of the sheet material when the outer surface of the pouch has been contacted with the lubricant. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention the means for facilitating the tearing of the sheet comprises a matte-finish paper label material adhered to the outer surface of the package and crossing a cut. In another preferred embodiment of the present invention the means for facilitating the tearing of the sheet comprises a plurality of perforations through the sealed portion of the package adjacent a cut.

Abstract: A humidity altering device includes an impermeable housing confining a liquid absorbent element having a large capacity for holding a humectant liquid. The device is provided with at least one evaporation barrier which controls the rate of humectant liquid evaporation so as to maintain a predetermined level of relative humidity within a humidor for storage of various products, such as perishable foods and tobacco products, so as to maintain their freshness and desirability for extended periods of time.

Abstract: A carrier 2 that holds a wafer 3 is shut off from the outside environment by causing a box 1 and a box plate 4 to come into intimate physical contact by means of a box plate joiner 7. When this is done, a switch 9 of a electricity charger/discharger 5 is set to a first position so as to charge electricity to the box 1 via power supply circuit 10, causing dust within the box 1 to be attached to the inner walls 1a of the box 1 by electrostatic attraction. Thereafter, even if the box plate 4 that was joined to the box 1 is removed from the electricity charger/discharger 5, because the electricity of the box 1 remains, the electrostatic attraction effect persists. Thus, once dust is attracted, it remains attached to the inner walls 1a of the box 1.

Abstract: A device for enclosing and maintaining a constant humidity of a cigar, the device including an elongate and polygonal shaped body in cross section and having a first closed end and a second open end suitable for receiving the cigar in an axially inserting fashion. A cap portion is resiliently engageable with the second open end to hermetically seal the interior cavity of the device. The cap portion includes an established axial length which defines an open interior and within which is secured a plurality of poly-acrylite crystals, each capable of absorbing a desired quantity of a moisturizing fluid. A mesh screen portion is provided for retaining the plurality of crystals within the interior cavity of the cap portion and, during use, establishes the desired moisture level within the device.

Abstract: A dispenser which is mountable within a bathroom and which includes an interior deodorizing means and which contains a multiplicity of rolled disposable bags wherein the disposable bags include an antibacterial agent contained within their interior and wherein said disposable bags are serially numbered to indicate to the user when the dispenser may need to be refilled with a new roll of disposable bags and furthermore wherein said dispenser provides a hinged slotted top which provides a replacement means for replacing the rolled disposal scented bags. Furthermore the dispensing unit deodorizing means provides a means for placing a small amount of deodorant material on an exterior surface of said disposable bags preventing noxious odors when the bags are placed into a trash container.

Abstract: A pretreatment system for analyzing impurities contained in a flat sample contains a cylindrical lower case having a stepped portion on which the flat sample is seated. The stepped portion is formed in an circumferential inner surface of the cylindrical lower case. A cylindrical upper case is detachably attached to an upper surface of the lower case, and has a supply passage through which a predetermined amount of pretreatment solution can be supplied to the flat sample. A cover closes off the upper surface of the upper case.

Abstract: A paint and stain remover article comprises a substrate capable of absorbing and retaining a fluid with two opposed surfaces wherein at least one surface is abrasive, and a nonabrasive liquid formulation for removing paint, stains and other marks absorbed in the substrate, the liquid formulation comprising an aliphatic solvent, a terpene, a glycol ether or dibasic ester, and a ketone or acetate, whereby initial removal action is achieved by the liquid formulation, and final removal action is achieved by the abrasive surface of the substrate and by the absorption of the dissolved marking residue into the substrate. The substrate can comprise a cloth-like towel. A plurality of such towels is provided in a continuous rolled cylinder which is a selectively sealable, essentially airtight container. An opening in the lid of the container allows the user to remove individual towels which contain the appropriate amount of liquid formulation thereon.

Abstract: An improved storage bag with moisture emitting pad is disclosed. The bag has a first outer panel, a second outer panel, and an inner panel constructed from plastic film, the panels all being connected together to form a storage bag with a first compartment and a second compartment. Located in the first compartment is a hydrated absorbent pad for emitting moisture vapor that is transmitted through the inner layer into the second compartment. The second compartment is for storing products requiring humidity conditioning. Either or both of the bag compartments could have an opening which could be equipped with a reclosable fastener.

Abstract: A humidifier device including at least two housings, each housing containing an absorbent material. Each housing is designed as a stamped or molded cup-shaped member having rounded corners and a flanged edge, and a plurality of apertures. A flat, rectangular member is attached to the flanged edge, thereby creating a cavity between the flat, rectangular member and the cup-shaped member. The absorbent material is located within the cavity and is soaked with an evaporative solution for imparting moisture into the storage case by evaporation through the apertures in the housing. The humidifier device may be replenished by pouring solution through the apertures on the housings, or by immersing humidifier device in a bath of solution, thereby allowing the absorbent material to become replenished with solution. The housings are each provided with a magnet attached to the flat, rectangular member which can be used to mount the housing to a second magnet mounted on the interior of the storage case.

Abstract: A moisture preservation, baked goods container is disclosed, consisting of a lower housing and base, which form the bottom portion of the device. An upper housing, of generally dome shaped configuration, forms the top portion of the device and is transparent so as to facilitate vision into the device. Large amounts of baked goods, such as entire batches of cookies, may be stacked in the bottom housing and above into the dome shaped upper housing, which closes over the baked goods. Built into the upper surface of the upper housing and extending downward is a humidifying element chamber, which is of generally rectangular shape, extends outward horizontally, and is large enough to hold a piece of bread. A securement door holds the bread in the humidifying element chamber, and is attached to the upper housing by a securement door retaining means, such as a spring hinge.

Abstract: A device for cleaning and disinfecting a contact lens, including a treating portion which is brought into contact with the contact lens, wherein at least the treating portion is formed of a water-absorbing solid soft material to which a disinfectant is fixed, and a method of disinfecting a contact lens comprising the steps of: preparing the device for disinfecting the contact lens; impregnating at least the treating portion of the device with a wetting agent; and contacting the contact lens with the treating portion such that a surface of the contact lens to be disinfected is brought into contact with and held by the treating portion.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for inhibiting adsorption of container-derived contaminants on a powdery or solid drug which comprises establishing a lower alcohol vapor phase within a container made, at least in part, of rubber or a plastic material. The method inhibits adsorption of container-derived substances on a drug to preclude development of insoluble particulate matter owing to said adsorption in an aqueous solution prepared extemporaneously without causing loss of the drug and avoiding the toxic effect of decomposition or degradation of the drug, thus insuring a long-term trouble-free stable shelf-life of the drug.

Abstract: An oxygen scavenger film strip is included in various package configurations. The film strip is discrete and therefore can be used as a strip of any suitable length or width, to cover all or part of an oxygen-sensitive article in the package. The film strip can be used in conjunction with any suitable covering films, forming or non-forming webs, substrates, or trays; and in any suitable packaging systems such as HFFS, VFFS, VSP, modified atmosphere, thermoform/lidding, and the like. Because the film strip is made separately from the packaging films used in the particular package, the primary packaging does not have to be compromised by modifications needed to accommodate an oxygen scavenging functionality in the packaging material. The use of a discrete film strip also offers great latitude and efficiency in the dimensions of the film strip with respect to the overall package dimensions, and the placement of the film strip with respect to the packaged article.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a tubular humidor with a mechanism for retrieving cigars stored therein. The tubular humidor includes a tubular member having an open end and a closed end and a mechanism for covering the open end of the tubular member, thereby isolating the interior of the tubular humidor from the ambient environmental conditions. The retrieval mechanism is inserted into the tubular humidor concurrently with the cigars to be stored therein. When the covering mechanism is disengaged and pulled away from the open end of the tubular humidor, the retrieval mechanism biases the cigars through the open end for retrieval by the cigar smoker. The tubular humidor further comprises a replaceable humidifier which may be an integral component of the retrieval mechanism.

Abstract: An improved package and method for manufacturing extruded monofilament string trimmer line incorporates preconditioning of the line to provide a high moisture content. The line then is packaged in a sealed package with a removable cap to permit withdrawal of line from the package. A moisture-laden sponge may be placed within the bottom of the package to maintain a high humidity within the package. Copper chloride or cobalt chloride salts also may be coated on the line, or added to the plastic forming the line to provide a color indication of the relative moisture content of the line.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preserving an adhesive tape or an article using the same which comprises enclosing an adhesive tape or an article using the same in a container having a gas barrier property, substantially capable of removing both oxygen and moisture, and then, sealing the container to remove substantially both oxygen and moisture from the container.

Abstract: A bearing cleaning method and accompanying kit is provided which allows for the cleaning of roller blade wheel bearings. By following a succession of steps in cooperation with a kit comprising a modular stacking unit and container and closely sized to receive the unit, a user can quickly and easily clean a plurality of roller blade wheel bearings agitating an organic solvent partially filling the container. A plurality of roller blade wheel bearings are stacked within a modular stacking unit comprising a multitude of cylindrical spacing elements, a pair of planar end caps, with each planar end cap including two integral spacing elements, and a resilient band member. The modular stacking unit, once assembled, is placed within the interior volume of a container, along with a small quantity of organic solvent.

Abstract: A flexible pouch having a filter. A multi-compartment flexible pouch having a common axis of radial symmetry and removable sealing means separating the compartments. A process for making a multi-compartment pouch having a common axis of radial symmetry.

Abstract: The disclosure is of a method and apparatus for packaging articles, and cushioning the packages with biodegradable, starch based materials. The materials, packed as loose nuggets within the package, are converted to a single, unitary cushion in-situ to protect the article.

Abstract: An oxygen-absorbing container capable of forming active sites (polymer radicals) at any moment when it is desired to absorb oxygen remaining in the container and a method of producing packaged food using the container. A package capable of excellently preserving the content maintaining flavor can be easily produced through simple operation using an apparatus which is not so large in scale. The oxygen-absorbing plastic container has at least a portion that is made of a photo-oxidatively degradable resin or a resin composition containing a photo-oxidatively degradable resin and a photo-oxidation promoting agent that absorbs ultraviolet rays and visible light.

Abstract: The invention is a packaged ready mix, having a biodegradable external packaging, an oil-resistant degradable internal liner, and a thickened soil stabilizer surrounded by said internal liner. The external packaging is made from a material which decomposes in water. The thickened soil stabilizer contains a carrier and an organic binder. The packaged ready mix can be applied to soil without the need to remove, or dispose of, any packaging material.

Abstract: A container for Kimchi includes a receptacle body and a detachable cap for the body. An underside of the cap carries a filter for removing Kimchi odors, an air vent extending from the filter to the exterior of the cap, and a microporous membrane extending across an outlet of the vent.

Abstract: Containers (10) for cutlery (28-31), real and artificial jewelry generally, treated with chemical preparations whose action is antibacterial, antimycotic, and antiseptic in general, said treatment being given on the various component parts (11-21, 25) forming the structures coverings and linings as well as on the raw or semiprocessed materials used in production of the individual components.

Abstract: A portable disinfectant container for an infant pacifier or infant nursing nipple, consisting of a half-oval shaped disinfectant container which is provided with a sponge that may be saturated with any appropriate non-toxic disinfectant solution. The disinfectant container is constructed of durable ABS plastic and has an attached hook for hanging on a purse, baby bag, stroller, or crib. The hinged lid of the disinfectant container may be flipped open and a pacifier or nipple inserted into a slit in the sponge for disinfectant purposes, the absorption qualities of the sponge preventing any type of spillage of the disinfectant.

Abstract: A disposable contact lens package includes a plurality of legs extending from the periphery thereof which may be placed in releasable, meshing engagement with the legs of a second identical package placed in stacked relation to the first package, the two stacked packages forming a compact unit thereby facilitating shipping, storage, and subsequent handling by the consumer.

Abstract: A chlorine generator for preserving fruits and vegetables includes a first layer of paper or polyethylene and a second layer of polyethylene. The first layer has a weight of from about 20 to about 70 g/m.sup.2 and is preferably made from a laja-type paper. It is preferred that at least one surface of the first layer is coated with a plastic permeable film, such as polyethylene, having a weight of from about 5 to about 25 g/m.sup.2. The two layers are joined together, preferably by thermal seal, to define one or more pockets. A hypochlorite material, such as calcium hypochlorite, is placed in the pockets. This material releases active chlorine gas upon reaction with moisture from said fruits and vegetables. Alternatively, the first layer can be impregnated with a mixture containing the hypochlorite (such as a mixture of hypochlorite and sodium chloride) and is preferably coated with a resin material.

Abstract: A packaging arrangement for the containment in a blister package of at least one hydrophilic contact lens in a sterile aqueous solution. Provision is made for incorporating support structure in the form of stiffening groove or wall elements in flanges of base members of the blister packages to facilitate an improved attachment between the base members of the blister packages housing the contact lenses, and a flexible cover sheet utilized for sealing engagement with the base members while incorporating additional strength to the blister package structures.

Abstract: A package material for accommodating a container cartridge provided with an ink supply portion integral with a recording head in use includes a package material for accommodating the container cartridge, provided with opening means for permitting opening of the package material; a sealing material for sealing an ink supply portion of the container cartridge; wherein the sealing member is at least partly mounted to the package material.

Abstract: Discussed is a method of preventing the physical degradation of an archival article due to exposure to environmental impurities by applying to a substrate a coating composition containing (i) an alkaline buffer capable of neutralizing acidic components from the environment of the archival article; and (ii) an adsorbent capable of removing chemical components from the environment of the archival article, drying the composition on the substrate to form a coated material; and preventing the physical degradation of the archival object by positioning the coated material in proximity to an archival article.

Abstract: A premoistened toilet paper and dispenser of the type having a pre-moistened roll of fabric sheets disposed in a dispenser connectably with a conventional toilet roll holder is provided. The premoistened toilet paper and dispenser comprises: a dispenser housing defining a cavity therein, the housing defining a slot in connection with the cavity and having a first and second sidewall connectable to a conventional toilet paper roll holder and premoistened toilet paper formed in a roll about a tube, the toilet paper being rotatably disposed within the cavity of the housing and a first end of the toilet paper being disposed through the slot exterior the housing, the tube being adapted for passing a conventional toilet paper dowel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a double packages for preventing caking of powders or granules which comprises an inner container having high water vapor permeability for packaging article, an outer container having no or low water vapor permeability for packing said inner container, and desiccants placed between said inner container and said outer container.

Abstract: A cleansing kit composed of a plurality of layers of absorbent layers or tissues laminated together with an inner one of said absorbent layers being impregnated with a cleaning or other solution and an outer one of said absorbent layers being kept dry by an impermeable plastic middle layer, said inner layer serving to clean a surface being cleaned and/or sterilized and said dry outer layer serving to remove any excess cleaner and loosened residual material from said surface after cleaning has been completed.

Abstract: An aromatic member affixed to the exterior of a single serving container of water which serves to enhance the perceived taste of the water by appearing to simulate the flavor of the scent. One embodiment of the aromatic member includes a scented ring attachable to the neck of the bottle. Another embodiment of the aromatic member includes a cap having a flip-open lid wherein the interior surface of the lid contains material infused with the scent. The method of use includes affixing the aromatic member disbursing a scent to the container in close proximity to a dispensing opening of the container and drinking from the container with one's nose in close proximity to the aromatic member while at the same time periodically breathing through the nose during drinking.

Abstract: The blister pack comprises a base portion and a cover layer. The base portion comprises a hollow chamber that contains a soft hydrophilic contact lens and a sterile aqueous preserving solution, and a substantially flat flange that extends right round the outside of the hollow chamber. The cover layer is releasably sealed to the flange in a sealing zone that extends right round the circumference of the hollow chamber. The flange comprises a grip region that extends from one side of the hollow chamber beyond the sealing zone and is covered by a corresponding grip region of the cover layer but is not sealed thereto.

Abstract: The combination of a resealable contact lens pouch and a contact lens care solution prefilled therein. The contact lens pouch can include multiple compartments each prefilled with a different contact lens care solution to enable cleaning, disinfecting and/or rinsing of a contact lens.

Abstract: A mould for cast moulding a contact lens includes a first cup member having a male mould surface and a second cup member with a female mould surface. The two cup members form a piston and cylinder and are used in a pressure vessel so as to apply loading pressure to deflect the mould surfaces to maintain the surfaces in contact with a lens being cast. The mould is opened with the mould surface facing upwardly. Hydrating fluid is added to the first cup member and a cover sealed to the top of the first cup member.

Abstract: Packaging of water-soluble polymer film is provided wherein crop protection chemical is dispersed within the thickness of the film, and the resultant film is either formed into a container to hold an incompatible crop protection chemical or laminated to another film within which is dispersed an incompatible crop protection chemical.

Abstract: A sealable enclosure is specially adapted to hold a conventional tablet of paper palettes or a reusable palette having paints mixed thereon to prevent drying of the paints. Within the enclosure is attached a packet of oxygen scavenging material for preventing polymerization of oil-based paints on the palette. An improved seal slows drying of acrylic paints. The enclosure fabricated from injection molded plastic having a neutral color.

Abstract: A method for establishing a shelf life for getters is provided. The getter absorbs one or more gasses. One type of getter that can be used is desiccant to absorb moisture. The getter is sealed in a container that is impervious to the gas that is to be absorbed by the getter. The gas impervious container is placed within a gas previous first enclosure, which is positioned in a sealable second enclosure. A gas sensitive article is also located within the sealable enclosure. The sealable enclosure is sealed about the first enclosure and the article. The getter is activated to absorb any gas within the sealed enclosure by rupturing the container through the first and second enclosures. The second container retains the ruptured first container and the exposed getter.

Abstract: A composition for inhibiting corrosion. The composition contains a mixture of a dessicant and a vapor-corrosion inhibitor. The mixture of dessicant and inhibitor is synergistic: the service life of the corrosion inhibitor is signficiantly longer when so used than when used alone or in in the presence of but not physically mixed with the dessicant.

Abstract: A lens storage container includes an integrally formed receptacle member having a bottom wall and a sidewall providing a cavity. An upstanding post on the upper surface of the bottom wall has a convexly curved upper end which is spaced below the upper end of the sidewall and seats a contact lens. The post is spaced inwardly from the sidewall along one axis of the receptacle to allow a pair of the users's fingers to be placed upon the post below its upper end and to move upwardly into contact with the periphery of a lens seated thereon. A closure extends across the cavity and is secured to the receptacle member.

Abstract: A product in a closed container, (A) the product releasing and/or containing H.sub.2 S, and (B) the container being permeable to gases, another container, largely impermeable to gases and holding an H.sub.2 S absorber, being arranged around said container. The product especially may be infusion solutions containing substances which can release or generate H.sub.2 S, in addition to other amino acids, if desired. The solutions according to the invention clearly are more durable and contain less H.sub.2 S than comparable known solutions of the art.

Abstract: This invention relates to a containerization system and to containers which are particularly suitable for storing, packaging and transporting toxic or hazardous products, such as agricultural chemicals. The containerization system comprises the chemical in the form of a gel which is contained within a water-soluble or water-dispersible bag.

Abstract: A stackable and nestable container is provided which comprises a bottom surface and two pairs of opposed side walls integrally joined with the bottom surface and each other to form a substantially rectangular open-top container. The uppermost surfaces of the side walls collectively form an upper container rim. A container lid is adapted to be received along the upper container rim. Ventilation apertures are formed in each of the side walls. Also, each side wall includes a pair of column sections. Each column section includes a recessed portion, an inner shelf, and a lower column support. The column sections form outer surfaces which project outwardly away from the side walls. By using the column section design, all the support geometry for the container is located in the corners of the container. The upper container rim comprises a double thickness of material around substantially its entire periphery.

Abstract: Portable apparatus is provided for storing and cleaning pacifiers, including a vessel having a vessel opening for containing cleaning fluid, a pacifier storage and cleaner rack comprising a raised platform having a platform edge and sized to fit within the vessel, the platform having opening for permitting the passage of the cleaning fluid through the platform and alternatively with a through-hole with a diameter sized smaller than the pacifier's base with the through-hole preferably sized at approximately the same diameter as bulb portion, and optional support member connected to the platform adjacent to the platform edge for lifting the platform. The apparatus preferably includes a vessel lid having an outer lid edge, the vessel lid being connected to the support member adjacent to the outer lid edge. The apparatus also preferably includes a lid engaging mechanism for removably securing the lid over the vessel opening.

Abstract: A case for carrying and disinfecting contact lenses has a reservoir portion for holding a lens and solution, a plurality of projections extending from the reservoir floor upon which the lens may be positioned, and, a basket portion hingedly attached to the case and capable of being folded over the projections to hold the lens in place within the reservoir. A cap is provided for sealing the reservoir.

Abstract: A disposable container adapted for a single daily use for storing and cleaning dentures when not worn is disclosed. The container, which is particularly suitable for use in hospitals and nursing institutions as well as at home, is characterized as being disposable after a single use, of simple, convenient but elegant construction. inexpensive and sanitary, and carrying its own individual supply of cleanser.