Abstract: A toilet roll cover suitable for covering both wall mounted and free standing toilet rolls is disclosed. The invention provides embellishment of the interior design of a bathroom and may enhance hygiene and air quality. The invention comprises a piece of material, preferably lined with stiff interfacing, formed into a generally cylindrical shape with a longitudinal opening running substantially from end to end. The generally cylindrically shaped piece is formed by placing the piece around a new roll of toilet paper and pulling radially inwardly the piece's lateral ends across most of the area of the ends and securing the ends by fastening means such as a ribbon threaded through a sewn channel. The preferred embodiment is further characterized by a band of lace or the like running longitudinally adjacent one side of the longitudinal opening, forming a pouch which can accommodate fragrance exuding means such as pot pourri.

Abstract: A flexible false bottom utility container is presented. The container comprises a generally rectangular false bottom box fabricated from a strong light material and having a first true bottom. A generally rectangular cover is removeably coupled to cover the top of the box in a generally air tight coupling. A thin removable generally rigid false bottom divider having a plurality of small holes therethrough is supported a short distance above the true bottom by support means to form a volume beneath the false bottom communicating by passage of air with the rest of the interior of the box through the small holes through the false bottom. A selected fragrant material can be kept beneath the false bottom to impart a selected fragrance to the interior of the box. At least two generally rectangular shaped longitudinal dividers mate with at least two similar width dividers to form rectangular cross section compartments within the box for the storage of selected small items.

Abstract: An animal repellent trash bag is set forth wherein a flexible bag includes a drawstring contained within a conduit defined by an overlapped layer developed about an uppermost edge of the bag. Adhesively secured to an interior surface of the bag is a tear-away strip overlying a quantity of animal repellent granules, wherein the granules are deposited interiorly of the bag upon removal of the tear strip to thwart animal tampering with the trash bag. A quantity of the granules are adhesively secured onto an interior surface of the bag to maintain the particles in orientatio medially of the bag. A modification provides the tear strip overlying the drawstring conduit wherein the granules are maintained within the drawstring conduit and upon removal of the peel-away layer a series of apertures are exposed to fit into the drawstring conduit to permit seeping of the granules overlying the contents positioned within the bag.

Abstract: A bottle of wine is received in a container with a cover, both being made of foamed polystyrene. Polyacrylate, as a water-absorbing material moist with water, is put in the inner space defined by the container and the cover to impart a nearly constant humid condition in the inner space.

Abstract: A storage package for storing moisture-laden articles such as cigarettes including a shaped receptacle sized to receive a plurality of cigarettes, the receptacle having a moisture control vehicle disposed therein within an overwrap having a low moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR) with such vehicle being treated with a saturated salt solution having a water activity level preselected to the water activity level of the cigarettes to maintain moisture equilibrium over an extended time period.

Abstract: A sanitary disposable container is set forth wherein the container is formed with a rigid floor with orthogonally and upwardly extending accordion walls wherein the container is extensible to accommodate a predetermined volume of refuse and may be compactly stored when not in use. A reciprocatably slidable lid is mounted to an upper perimeter of the container wherein the lid is provided with a securement strap and further provided with a deodorizing agent formed internally of the lid to be directed into the refuse when the container is utilized.

Abstract: A kit, for the hygiene of removable dental prostheses is presented comprising a container with hermetic sealing which can contain at least one prosthesis and is provided with a removable false bottom in order to support the prosthesis above the level of a solution of sterilizing liquid. A porous lining covers the majority of the inner surface of the container and the false bottom.

Abstract: An artists' palette that provides air-tight storage for any painting medium. The air-tight palette includes a tray with multiple individual storage wells. Around each well is a trough depression. A cover that fits over each well is attached to the tray in such a manner as to allow pivotal movement about an axis substantially an arc when the cover is opened and closed. When the trough depression is filled with a liquid compatible with the painting medium and the cover is closed and seated in the trough 100% air-tight storage is possible. A secondary means of air-tight storage is provided by an absorbent element inside each cover. When this absorbent element is moistened and the cover is closed the element seats against the top rim of the well and seals against air. This allows the palette to be used without any liquid in the trough. Air-tight storage is also provided by this secondary method.

Abstract: A transparent, durable container for housing and delivering a free-flowing granular dry oxidant bleach composition, the container being constructed of a heteropolymeric plastic which maximizes transmission of water vapor for minimum decomposition of the oxidant bleach stored within the container. The selected plastic has a water vapor transmission rate of at least about 2 g/day/100 in..sup.2 /mil. thickness. The container may include a fragrancing means located remote from the container. The fragrancing means is isolated from the bleach composition by an apertured barrier which allows the fragrance to contact the bleach composition but does not allow the bleach composition to contact the fragrancing means.

Abstract: A bottle of wine is received in a container with a cover, both being made of foamed polystyrene. Polyacrylate, as a water-absorbing material moist with water, is put in the inner space defined by the container and the cover to impart a nearly constant humid condition in the inner space.

Abstract: A method for producing a label stopping area on a semirigid or flexible package having a package portion with an opening and a label flap which covers the opening. The label stopping area is such that the label flap can be lifted away from the package opening but not completely removed from the package body. The method involves treating a specific area of the package body's surface with a corona discharge so that the adhesion characteristics of the treated areas are improved. After the application of a pressure sensitive label flap, the label flap can be peeled easily up to the corona treated zone whereafter the label flap adhesion is substantially greater, thereby preventing inadvertent complete removal of the label flap from the package when opening.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to preparation and dispensing of moist, hot towels which has become standard practice in international airline travel and is recognized as a desired passenger convenience. Limitations on cost, storage space, and airline attendant time have restricted the airlines' ability to make such a convenience more widespread. The present invention provides a compact, efficient means for containing, preparing and dispensing moist, hot towels that overcomes these drawbacks. As disclosed, the container of the invention includes a bottom formed at least partially of heat insulating material that is adapted to contain a stack of, for example, disposable towels and that has self-supporting sidewalls. A top cover is included that is similarly shaped, but of a slightly smaller dimension so that it will fit inside the cavity of the bottom.

Abstract: A contact lens case is provided which includes a cannister open at its upper end for receiving lens washing fluid and a cap adapted to be secured to and seal the cannister. The cap includes a securing ring adapted to engage the cannister so as to secure the cap to the cannister. The cap further includes a lens retaining portion having at least two lens receptacles pivotably mounted on a shoulder. A leaf spring is provided in the shoulder for urging the lens receptacles apart. A turning knob is provided on the cap and is connected to a planetary gear mechanism for causing the lens retaining portion to rotate in the cannister as the turning knob is rotated.

Abstract: Cushioned packaging and protecting with laminate of a thin resilient resin foam layer adhered to a strong supporting sheet. Laminate may also have metal foil or metallized layer, and/or water-repellent surface layer, and/or antistat surface layer and/or volatile corrosion inhibitor and/or a cohesive-nonadhesive surface coating or a low-tack pressure-sensitive adhesive coating. Automatic packaging of a series of articles between long webs of wide cushioning laminates having faces of heat-sealable foam. One web is fed foam-face-up across a table, the articles to be packaged placed on it in spaced locations, heat applied to foam edges to just about melt the foam there, and a second web applied foam-face-down over the spaced articles and heat-sealed to the lower web at its edges. Transverse heat sealing and severings are effected between successive articles. The heat sealings can be set by cold pressings. Web backings can be made relatively non-porous to minimize bleed-through of melted foam.

Abstract: A moisturized towelette impregnated with wet powder, such as talc, which, after use on the skin and evaporation of the moisture therefrom, leaves a deposit of powder on the skin. Preferably, the towelette is made of a non-woven material, or paper, cotton, rayon, or a mixture of these materials or a woven material.

Abstract: A plastic bag for packaging articles including fresh meats and the like has an absorbent insert attached to the interior surface of the rear panel of the bag. The insert is generally rectangular and is attached to the rear panel along the side closest to the bag opening so that the insert cannot be dislodged when the bag is filled. The insert absorbs blood and other fluids in the meats to keep the package neat and clean and minimize the danger of leakage.

Abstract: A parenteral fluid medication administration kit includes re-usable barrel, needle and lancet sub-assemblies, each separately mounted in sterilizing positions within a container in which sterilizing fluid is stored. The barrel subassembly may be coupled to, or de-coupled from, either the needle or lancet sub-assemblies. Each use is made under sterile conditions.

Abstract: Apparatus for storing and dispersing food preservatives in a closed food container. The apparatus includes an absorbent strip sandwiched between two layers of non-woven fabric to form a non-woven fabric combination. This combination is then placed between two layers of plastic film in a lattice network, which is then placed between plastic cover layers. The plastic cover layers are sealed or left opened along their edges allowing the absorbent's gas emission rate to be quantitatively controlled and regulated by means of prearranged perforations and selective opening of the sides and faces of the plastic cover layers.

Abstract: A portable kit for cleaning eyeglass lenses which includes a flat, flexible container with two separate openable air-tight compartments, one of the compartments containing a liquid eyeglass lens cleaner absorbed on an absorbent material, and the second compartment containing a dry wiping material which is capable of wiping lenses cleaned by the lens cleaning material without being deteriorated and without harming the eyeglass lens.

Abstract: A storage and display device particularly adapted for use in storing pierced earrings, but also useful for display purposes such as bulletin boards, includes an article-supporting panel formed of sheet or board stock elastomeric, self-sealing material having a characteristic resilience which provides for the insertion of a piercing component into the panel and for the closure of the resulting puncture when the piercing component is removed from the panel. In one embodiment for earring storage, an antimicrobial compound is added to the elastomeric material to provide means for disinfecting the earring wires during storage.

Abstract: For intensive cleaning of both lenses and frames of glasses, a cleaning vessel is provided having a cover which sealingly contains a cleaning fluid for receiving the glasses. A holder provided in the vessel for retaining different lengths of spectacles so they are centered in the vessel. The holder may be secured to the underside of the cover or in the bottom of the vessel or there may be holders in both locations. The holders are cupped outwardly relative to the interior of the vessel and centrally disposed to retain the spectacles permanently away from the sides of the vessel. The holders may be composed of a resilient material, cage-shaped or may be bellows so as to be self-adjustable for different sizes of spectacles. For different purposes, the vessels may be circular or oval in cross-section or have sides which as seen in cross-section, coincide with the outer peripheries of crossed ovals.

Abstract: A product comprising a stack of wet wipes tilted on edge within a container provides improved access for dispensing and relatively equal liquid amounts for each wipe within the container.

Abstract: An absorbent pad adapted for placement in a package beneath a food product having a tendency to exude fluid. The pad comprises a mat of fluid absorbent material having two oppositely facing substantially flat surfaces with side portions, and a cover, made from a liquid impermeable material enclosing the mat, having two oppositely facing substantially flat imperforate surfaces, corresponding with the oppositely facing surfaces of the mat, and side portions corresponding with the side portions of the mat. At least two of the side portions of the cover have a plurality of perforations along their extent to permit passage of the exuded material through the cover for absorption by the mat.

Abstract: A chlorine generator for preserving fruits and vegetables includes a first layer of paper, a second layer of paper and a third layer of paper. The first and second layers of paper are made of a laja type paper having a weight of about 30 to 70 gr/m.sup.2. One surface of the first layer is coated with a plastic permeable film having a weight of about 5 to 25 gr/m.sup.2. Both surfaces of the second layer are coated with a plastic permeable film having a weight of about 5 to 25 gr/m.sup.2. The third layer is made of a kraft type paper weight about 40 to 80 gr/m.sup.2. The three layers are joined together by a thermal seal. Pockets are defined by the layers and the seals. Calcium hypochlorite is placed in the pockets. The kraft paper layer can be impregnated with a mixture including about 1 part calcium hypochlorite anhydrous, about 4 parts calcium sulphate, about 8 parts toluene and about 2 parts acrylic lacquer.

Abstract: A bag for packaging and displaying meat or poultry has a front and rear thermoplastic panel joined at a fold line at the bottom of the bag. An absorbent pad, having a non-stick layer, an absorbent layer and a securing device, is positioned at the bottom of the bag. The pad extends over both the front and rear panels and is secured to the panels. An opaque printing is provided on the panels and corresponds generally to the position of the pad.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a re-sealable dispenser-container and a process for producing the container. The dispenser-container comprises a main container body made of impervious material with at least one opening, a flap having a pressure-sensitive adhesive surface and fixed to the main body at one end thereof to cover the opening, and a non-adhesive member adhered to the adhesive surface and which member is used for closing the opening in order to prevent the adhesive surface from directly contacting the contents. The process comprises punching a perforated line in a sheet used for the main body, disposing a flap on the sheet so as to cover the perforated line, fixing one end of the flap to the sheet, and sealing the sheet longitudinally and transversely.The dispenser-container contains two fluidly isolated chambers, one for containing a first type of wet tissues and the other containing a second, different type of wet tissues.

Abstract: A hydrophobic membrane filter device is packaged in a moisture and bacteria impervious container with the pores of the membrane filter being filled with water. The package is then sterilized to kill any living organisms contained therein. Thereafter, a sufficient concentration of water is retained in the membrane pores thereby rendering the hydrophobic membrane filter device directly permeable to an aqueous fluid.

Abstract: A container for protecting and enclosing an electrophoretic support medium. The container includes a top portion and a bottom portion, which when closed sealingly engage one another. The bottom portion has a recess formed therein for accommodating the support medium and at least a portion of the recess has a substantially smooth planar surface. A liquid disposed between and in contact with the planar surface of the bottom portion and the support medium provides sufficient contact adhesion to securely retain the support medium within the recess.

Abstract: A retainer for retaining an intraocular lens in a sterile liquid in a vial includes an elongated pair of side walls defining a lens-receiving area therebetween. A transversely-extending wall between the side walls defines a support surface for the edges of the haptic of the lens. Ribs on the interior surfaces of the side walls terminate short of the transversely-extending wall to define slots for retaining the haptic of the lens. An access opening is defined by the transversely-extending wall to permit the retained lens to be freed for removal by an instrument from without the confines of the retainer. The retainer terminates in its upper portion in a pair of protruding tabs defining slots for receiving an instrument for removing the retainer and the lens from the vial. The method of inserting and removing the lens from the retainer is also described.

Abstract: A molded blister package for storing and dispensing a hydrophilic contact lens comprises a base portion which includes a cavity surrounded by a outstanding flange, and a cover sheet sealed to the flange to enclose the cavity. A portion of the side wall of the cavity is inclined to form a ramp to the flange. The cover sheet may be stripped from the flange to expose the cavity and inclined side wall whereupon the lens is readily removed by sliding up and out of the cavity along the inclined surface.

Abstract: A portable, self-enclosed reed case that maintains the environment most conducive to woodwind reed maintenance. The reed case comprises a main enclosure that is divided by an aerated partition into a reed chamber and a hygrostat chamber, a reed slide adapted to receive and releasably secure a plurality of reeds, and a hygrostat container adapted to receive a hygrostat that maintains a constant relative humidity. The reed slide and hygrostat container, when assembled into the reed chamber and hygrostat chamber, respectively, form an interaction unit that maintains the reeds in a "ready-to-play" state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a re-sealable dispenser-container and a process for producing the container. The dispenser-container comprises a main container body made of impervious material with at least one opening, a flap having a pressure-sensitive adhesive surface and fixed to the main body at one end thereof to cover the opening, and a non-adhesive member adhered to the adhesive surface and which member is used for closing the opening in order to prevent the adhesive surface from directly contacting the contents. The process comprises punching a perforated line in a sheet used for the main body, disposing a flap on the sheet so as to cover the perforated line, fixing one end of the flap to the sheet, and sealing the sheet longitudinally and transversely.

Abstract: A container for retaining artist's paints or the like and for preventing same from drying or hardening during storage in the container comprising an open top box including a base and side walls and a cover that can be superposed over the box opening. The underside of the cover includes a resilient gasket of foam rubber or plastic that is located to bear against the edges of the side walls when the box is closed. A thin sheet of polyethylene film is disposed over the gasket to provide an easily cleanable surface and to aid in the conformance of the gasket to side wall edges.Located within the closed box is a moisture resevoir such as wetted sponge placed in fluid communication with the paints stored in the container.

Abstract: A bag for packaging and displaying meat or poultry has a front and rear thermoplastic panel joined at a fold line at the bottom of the bag. An absorbent pad, having two impervious non-stick layers sandwiching a non-woven absorbent layer, is positioned at the bottom of the bag. The pad extends over both the front and rear panels and is thermally welded to the panels. An opaque printing is provided on the panels and corresponds generally to the position of the pad.

Abstract: A test kit for preparing a chemical test pad used in testing for the presence of occult blood in a specimen. The test kit is a foil package enclosing an absorbant pad bearing a peroxygen agent and a solution of guaiac in alcohol in a separate packet or compartment from the absorbant pad. The separate packet or compartment being rupturable by applying hand pressure to the outside of the foil package to mix the peroxygen agent powder on the test pad and the guaiac solution prior to removing the absorbant pad from the foil package. The method relates to performing a medical test by activating a test pad bearing one reagent by applying another reagent thereto while remaining wholly within a protective foil package. According to the method a test pad containing the peroxygen agent is wetted with a solution of guaiac in alcohol prior to removal from the protective foil package and exposure to a specimen of fecal material and water in a test for occult blood.

Abstract: A shippable package of wet strands having improved payout from the package in the production of continuous strand products is provided. The package has one or more cylindrical, layered, substantially square edged package of one or more strands, where the strands have a coating on the fibers making up the strands of an aqueous composition having a film forming material. The aqueous composition has an amount of water in the range of about 70 to around 99 weight percent of the composition. The amount of moisture of the package of strands is at least about 3 weight percent of the package. In addition, the shippable package has a sealed covering of substantially water impervious material to age the package of strand or strands for at least about two weeks at ambient temperatures.

Abstract: A substantially flat flexible wrap for incoherent, flowable products is described, containing inside at least a rigid roundish body which prevents a complete flattening and crushing of the wrap when compressed between substantially flat bodies.An emission or loss of the flowable products in the wrap is thus avoided.

Abstract: A package for preserving produce in a wholesome condition for an extended period of time is formed by a sealed container enveloping the produce and filled with a preservative gas which inhibits bacterial growth. The container is formed by a high barrier film which is so perforated as to provide a gas pressure within the container sufficient to inhibit air inflow into the container and to assure gas outflow from the container to prevent its distortion.

Abstract: A test kit for preparing a chemical test pad used in testing for the presence of occult blood in a specimen. The test kit is a foil package enclosing an absorbant pad bearing a peroxygen agent and a solution of guaiac in alcohol in a separate packet or compartment from the absorbant pad. The separate packet or compartment being rupturable by applying hand pressure to the outside of the foil package to mix the peroxygen agent powder on the test pad and the guaiac solution prior to removing the absorbant pad from the foil package. The method relates to performing a medical test by activating a test pad bearing one reagent by applying another reagent thereto while remaining wholly within a protective foil package. According to the method a test pad containing the peroxygen agent is wetted with a solution of guaiac in alcohol prior to removal from the protective foil package and exposure to a specimen of fecal material and water in a test for occult blood.

Abstract: A container for a plurality of surgical patties having a recess for receiving a number of surgical patties and a plurality of count slots for receiving locating strings attached to the patties so that each pattie may be readily counted by surgical personnel. Additional slots are provided so that the locating strings can be wound back across the pattie recess to hold the patties in the recess during shipping. Wetting fluid may be introduced into the recesses to wet the patties before they are used in the body. If a plurality of pattie recesses are used, channel recesses are provided to provide fluid communication between the pattie recesses to that wetting fluid may be distributed among the multiple recesses.

Abstract: This specification discloses a method for preparing a plurality of large blocks of glass for shipment on a transportable device (10). The method includes providing an "A" frame carrier (18) on the transportable device. A plurality of layers of shrinkable film (32) and (34) are provided which lie over and on both sides of the "A" frame carrier. A block of glass is loaded on each side of the "A" frame carrier and wrapped in the layer (34) of shrinkable film in a manner that each of the first glass blocks is substantially enclosed in the shrinkable film. The shrinkable film is shrunk about the enclosed block of glass thereby to form a sealed pouch pack (36) about the first loaded block of glass. At least a second block of glass is loaded on each side of the "A" frame carrier in association with the previously loaded blocks of glass.

Abstract: A culture collecting swab and a sealed glass ampoule packaged end to end in an envelope and initially are held in an assembled condition by a resiliently yieldable closure member which is carried on the end of the stem of the swab and which includes a cup portion snugly telescoped on one end portion of the ampoule. After a culture has been collected on the tip of the swab, the ampoule is broken open along a score line inside the cup portion of the closure member, the end portion broken off the ampoule being retained in the cup portion. The tip and end of the swab are then inserted into the ampoule through the open end thereof to immerse the tip in a culture-sustaining media and, as an incident to this, a plug portion on the closure member enters and closes the open end of the ampoule.

Abstract: A kit is produced which comprises an active agent, such as a fabric softener and antistatic composition, a reusable substrate capable of being coated with or impregnated with the active agent and means for coating or impregnating said substrate both initially and for re-coating or re-impregnating said substrate with the active agent after each use or after multiple uses.

Abstract: A multiple part assembly includes an enclosure for a moist pad member. The assembly included a cup-shaped container within which the pad member is located. A heat seal secures the outer edge of the pad member to the container. A support is secured encircling the container and includes an annular backing member encircling the open end thereof. The backing member is adhesively affixed and peelable for the support. A plastic film cover overlies the pad member and adjacent portion of the backing member. An encircling fusion seal joining the plastic film cover to the backing member for removal of the cover with the backing member. A plastic heating tool includes an annular or circular tool element formed of appropriate material which is responsive to an inductive field for self-generation of heat within the tool for attaching the pad to the container.

Abstract: In combination, a predetermined quantity of particulate soluble beverage product, a predetermined quantity of aroma oil containing aromatic volatiles and a flexible air-tight packet for housing said particulate beverage product and said aroma oil for an extended period of time without substantial degradation in the quality or substantial decrease in the quantity of aromatic volatiles present in said aroma oil and said beverage product. In a particularly preferred embodiment the particulate soluble beverage product comprises instant coffee and the aroma oil comprises coffee aroma oil. Said packet preferably comprises at least two layers of a flexible sheet material which is substantially impervious to the passage of gas and liquid, said flexible sheet material having at least one surface which is substantially inert to the aromatic volatiles contained in said coffee aroma oil and said particulate soluble coffee product.

Abstract: Processes and means for perfuming packaging containers wherein absorbable carrier materials, preferably in the form of a disc, are separately perfumed and then attached to an inner wall of the packaging container.

Abstract: A substantially dry-to-the-touch article contained in a closed, moisture impervious container, comprises a matrix of polysaccharide and/or protein and a non-aqueous liquid having a dielectric constant of from 1.5 to 40 included within the matrix. The article although apparently dry is capable of releasing the included non-aqueous liquid when contacted with water. The article can form a sheet or wad of fabric or it can be presented in the form of a tablet or powder.

Abstract: A rust-preventive firearm receptacle comprising a water-vapor-impervious material cover defining a cavity, a vapor-phase anti-rust inhibitor insert with active vapor-phase anti-rust inhibitor, a soft interior, including a pocket attached to the interior for replaceably receiving the insert, and a tape device mounted about the perimeter of the receptacle to seal the interior cavity thereof from outside air. The invention is generally used by placing a chemical carrier insert into the cavity pocket such that when the firearm is carried within the sealed cavity of the receptacle, it is surrounded by the vapor-phase inhibitor emanating out of the insert. When inactive, the insert can be replaced.

Abstract: This invention is a terry cloth towel and a bag containing powdered rosin; the towel and bag being detachably attached together by loop pile or Velcro fastener means.

Abstract: An applicator for liquids, especially finger nail treating liquids, comprises a reclosable container substantially filled with a synthetic foam sponge saturated with the liquid contents. The sponge may be slit to accept the insertion of at least one finger tip at a time for application of the treating liquid.