Abstract: A two-piece package for housing and dispensing a unit dose product. The product to be dispensed is contained on an internal slide card that is removably and lockably engaged within an outer sleeve. The package sleeve includes an exterior panel having an inner pocket for accommodating an insert. This package may include additional features that provide a child resistant and user-friendly dosing means that can be opened and closed numerous times while in use, then disposed of when the all the unit doses are exhausted.

Abstract: A promotional card including a base card defining front and rear surfaces with at least one of the surfaces having indicia thereon and a token attached to at least one of the surfaces of the base card. In one example, the token is an informational booklet that is removably attached to the base card. An overlaminate is disposed over at least a portion of the informational booklet, the overlaminate includes at least one weakened region between the informational booklet and at least one of the top and bottom edges of the base card. The informational booklet is attached to at least one of the surfaces of the base card and contains at least one non-adhered edge and at least one adhered edge with the adhered edge being the leading edge for feeding the promotional card into a high speed processing machine that will feed the promotional card into a multi-page article.

Abstract: A sleeve for storing an data storage device and associated documentation including a generally sheet-like body having a first side and a second side, and a storage area coupled to the first side of the body. The storage area is sized and shaped to receive the documentation therein. The sleeve further includes a pocket coupled to the first side of the body, the pocket being sized and shaped to receive the data storage device therein.

Abstract: A guest check presenter has a top cover and bottom cover hinged together along a common binding to define a booklet. A holder is provided on the inside of the booklet for placement of a check for delivery to a patron, such as at the end of a meal in a restaurant. A magnifying sheet movable in overlying relation to the check and a light-emitting device are provided to enhance viewing information printed on the check, particularly in poor lighting conditions. A calculator for totaling items on the check includes tip calculating buttons of graduated values for selecting the tip amount according to the quality of service and/or the generosity of the patron paying the check. A mirror is provided on the inside of the guest check presenter booklet for the convenience of the guests at the table. Signaling lights on the light-emitting device alert the waiter to pick up the check when the patron is ready to pay.

Abstract: A make up kit comprises a base material in which colorants may be mixed to achieve desired hues that may then be applied to a person. The kit may further comprise a mixing dish in which the make up may be mixed and an instructional aide that instructs users on how to mix the make up paints and apply the paints.

Abstract: A recording medium holder for accommodating a recording medium which records information is disclosed. The recording medium holder has an accommodating member which forms a first accommodating region being capable of accommodating at least one sheet of the recording medium to be held and a second accommodating region being capable of accommodating at least one recording device for recording relevant data generated in relation to the processing of information by an information processing apparatus. The accommodating member includes a recording medium holding portion for positioning and holding the recording medium to be held in the first accommodating region and a recording device holding portion for positioning and holding the recording device to be held in the second accommodating region.

Abstract: The invention relates to an envelope (100) for packaging at least one article, the envelope being of the type constituted by a sleeve of heat-shrink plastics material having a main portion (101) suitable for encapsulating at least a portion of the article or a group of articles, said sleeve also having an additional flap (102) overlapping the outside of the sleeve and connected to the main portion (101) of the sleeve via two parallel lines of heat sealing (102, 105) at its lateral ends, said flap having a panel-forming portion (115) which is detachable by being torn off.

Abstract: An insert for a magazine or book has a recording medium compartment defining a top edge, a bottom edge and two lateral side edges. Two of the edges are closed at all times, one of the edges is initially open for passage therethrough of a recording medium into the compartment (and then closed), and another of the edges is initially closed but openable for passage therethrough of the recording medium out of the compartment.

Abstract: A form for a package for holding consumer articles including optically-based media. The form is comprised of a base member comprised of a first section with one or more tandem slots and a second section with one or more corresponding tandem fold lines. The first section is folded over onto the second section and then secured to the second section so that the tandem slots at least partially fit over the corresponding set of tandem fold lines. Holders, such as one or more trays for digital video disks, can be secured to this two layer thick assembly. The assembly with the holders and their contents can then be folded-up along the tandem fold lines into a book-like configuration without substantial binding or creasing of the overlying first section. The invention includes the package made from the form and a method of making that package.

Abstract: Security devices which are detachable or removably attachable are provided for keeping access means to particular spaces separate from identification means for the spaces. The devices can be removably attached to holder assemblies for the access means, e.g. a holder for a hotel room key or the like, preferably with incentives provided for the user to separate the access means from the identification means for security reasons. A business method for selling advertising for inclusion in such holder assemblies, sorting editing the resulting advertising copy, printing holder assemblies for particular facilities and distributing same to the facilities is also disclosed.

Abstract: A dental care kit assembly having a plurality of operative components such as one or more dental floss assemblies and a cleaning implement located within separated areas or compartments of a container. The container has a substantially flat, predetermined, reduced size configuration, closely corresponding to the size of a conventional credit card thereby enabling it to be conveniently carried on the person of a user. The reduced size container and the various components contained therein may be structured to be disposable after a single or a limited number of uses or alternatively may be of a more permanent structure capable of being used over a more extended period of time.

Abstract: A substrate such as a promotional brochure or product container is provided with an insert holder. A preferably transparent an oversheet is attached to the substrate over an insert such as a folded product information sheet. The oversheet is affixed directly to the substrate by adhesive around a peripherally surrounding the insert, at lest on two opposite margins or edges straddling the insert. A zone is defined on the oversheet over the insert where the oversheet is nonadhesive. The oversheet can capture an inserted item, such as a folded product information sheet, which is intended to be extracted by a consumer by tearing away a portion of the oversheet or by laterally extracting the insert. The oversheet preferably is substantially clear and the edge strips are perforated. A process is disclosed wherein the oversheet provided on a label roll with a killed adhesive zone, and is applied on a production line using a label applicator and series of rollers.

Abstract: A magnetic tape cassette storage case (1) comprising a storage section (3) for storing a magnetic tape cassette (81), a lid section (5) for covering the storage section (3), and a connecting section (7) for connecting the storage section (3) and the lid section (5) so as to enable the open-and-closed motion; in which the storage section (3) and the lid section (5) comprise plate portion (11, 21) and sidewall portions (13, 23) provided along the outer peripheries of the flat portions (11, 21) respectively. A notch (26b) having at least the height of the sidewall portion (13) provided on the storage section (3) is formed on the inner side of the end of the sidewall portion (23) closer to the connecting section (7) of the lid section (5).

Abstract: A combination compact disc holder and informational booklet comprising a cover and a plurality of pages, the cover and pages being made of substantially rectangular paper sheets, the cover being of heavier stock and including at least one pocket having such size and shape as to retain a compact disc therein, and the pages being of lighter stock and carrying printed information concerning the content of the compact disc stored in the at least one pocket, the pages being folded and sewn along a fold line and the cover being glued to an outer surface of an outermost page.

Abstract: A box formed from a single piece of cardboard defining in its interior a pocket into which an illustrative leaflet or the like is inserted during the manufacture of the box which, advantageously, is shaped in such a manner as to facilitate the insertion of the products to be contained in the box and to enable the leaflet to be easily extracted from the already finished box.

Abstract: A door post-attachable housing for a mezuza scroll, has a base component for attachment to a door post and a cover component, the base and cover delimiting a compartment for housing a mezuza scroll. The base component is provided with fasteners for separate attachment thereof to a door post and with an open top compartment extending into the housing compartment to retain and support the mezuza scroll in rolled-up configuration. The cover component is provided with arms or recesses corresponding to opposing recesses or arms on the base component for removable engagement of the cover component with the base component. The cover component is provided with an outer surface and wall surfaces extending therefrom towards the base component to delimit the housing compartment and to cover the scroll and at least a major portion of the base component.

Abstract: A home owner information organizer for organizing information regarding the purchase and ownership of a home, including storing legal documents and providing a location for the recordation of important information and phone numbers. The system for organizing information is stored in a box-like container which includes a handle, and is compatible with shelf storage. The system includes a box for containing the information, and a folder on which information is printed or written, relating to local service providers, and community information such as schools and service organization information.

Abstract: A single sheet of non-woven material is provided with sufficient strength and durability to store one or more compact discs without the necessity of laminating or otherwise interconnecting the non-woven sheet to a backing sheet or other materials for strength. The single sheet of non-woven material is positioned opposite the playing surfaces of the compact disc to provide a non-scratching, protective surface and to reduce the costs associated with manufacturing the sleeves used to store the CDs.

Abstract: The handwriting network panel protection cover mainly contains one panel body with a soft cover strip and a hard cover strip on either side. The hard cover strip is connected to a fold-up protective cover that wraps the body when out of operation to keep it from wear and tear while holds up the panel body during operation by placing the soft cover strip on one side of the body at the edge of the protective cover and keeps it from slipping around with the high friction of the soft cover strip, thus props up the panel body firmly for operation; besides, the control buttons could be placed either on the left side or the right side in accordance with the user's operational habits, allowing the user to operate with his/her right hand or left hand.

Abstract: A Thematic Candle Card Set is used for celebrating holidays and occasions by including candle lighting as a main event. The components of the set are combined into a given number of novelty greeting cards that feature candle rolling and provide a gift for the user while simultaneously providing a gift for the receiver. The properties of the components such as their quantity and colors correspond to each other and more importantly correspond to a specific part of the holiday or occasion. The invention is suitable for use in places such as homes, offices, and classrooms.

Abstract: A cassette recording kit for creating audio memories of special events and occasions includes a carrying case, a pair of cassette holders which are insertable into the carrying case, a cassette recorder/player which is placeable into the carrying case with the two cassette holders, and at least one blank cassette for use in the cassette recorder player to record audio. Optionally, spare batteries and/or an AC adapter may be included as part of the kit. The cassette holders are configured to be anchored into the carrying case while being removable therefrom for long-term storage. Long-term storage is achieved by providing, as part of each holder, tabs designed for retention by a conventional three-ring binder. Each tab includes a circular aperture and the spacing between apertures corresponds to the spacing between the rings of the binder.

Abstract: Novel optical disc storage units comprising transparent polypropylene are provided. Such storage units exhibit sufficient impact resistance to protect the target disc and sufficient clarity that any informational literature may be placed entirely within the storage unit and easily viewed and read through the walls thereof without impediment. Furthermore, the target storage unit must also include a spine section of sufficient width to permit a section of the informational literature to be placed internally thereon and viewed and easily read (such as, for example, the title and accompanying language describing the target disc placed therein) substantially without impediment as well. Specific novel storage units, in addition to these necessarily transparent walls and spine portions, are also possible to maximize the benefits of the transparent properties thereof.

Abstract: Method for determining the colour formulation of a curable composition, e.g., a coating composition, which is produced by mixing one or more base compositions, e.g. base paints or toners, and which matches one or more pre-defined optical properties. The colour formulation is determined using batchwise determined base composition parameters, such as K and S values or parameters characterizing gloss, texture, metallic effect, etc. The base compositions are packed in containers comprising an information carrier, such as a bar code, making the batchwise determined parameters available.

Abstract: An assembly of a carrier and an information storage unit for attachment to a publication. The assembly includes a support panel and a cover secured thereto and forming a pouch for receipt of a storage unit therein. The assembly is adapted for securement in a publication.

Abstract: With the proliferation of PC's and their use as the essential medium for writing and keeping data, the traditional saving of alphanumeric data in a hard copy format should be supplemented by the easily manageable filing within a GUARDISK, that is, an inexpensive, easily manipulated, easily filed plastic envelope with a closure which gives is a better than none protection against atmospheric and pollutant or damaging elements, and secures and allows easy retrieval and re-insertion of the detachable storage copy of the electronic material (diskette, CD, DVD, and others) the filing next to the print-out in hard copy being an essential feature. It is most advantageous and time saving to file the electronic alphanumeric data together with the hard copy so as to have easy access to it whenever it is to be transferred back to a PC for storage or reworking.

Abstract: Box defining in its interior a pocket into which an illustrative leaflet is inserted by the box manufacturer during formation of the box, which is formed from a single piece of punched and crease-lined cardboard in such a manner as to enable it to be easily folded along the crease lines in preparing the box in its final finished form.

Abstract: An assembly of a carrier and an information storage unit for attachment to a publication. The assembly includes a support panel and a cover secured thereto and forming a pouch for receipt of a storage unit therein. The assembly is adapted for securement in a publication.

Abstract: This invention relates to a sleeve for holding one or more digital video discs with a first dimension in a first pocket and the accompanying graphics having a second dimension in a second opposing pocket. The digital video disc is supported in the first pocket by one or more stop seals which elevate the digital video disc to a more accessible position for removal.

Abstract: A box formed from a single piece of cardboard and having internal flaps presenting a folding line in correspondence with one of the edges of the box, to define with those two lateral panels of the box adjacent to it a corner pocket housing an illustrative leaflet or the like which is folded on itself and is housed in correspondence with said edge of the box.

Abstract: A box formed from a single piece of cardboard and defining in its interior a highly stable pocket into which an illustrative leaflet can be inserted during the box manufacture.

Abstract: A DVD equipment holder comprising, in combination a backer layer having opposite sides; first overlapping DVD reception pockets located at one of the sides, and attached to a layer, whereby the pockets have accessible DVD entrances; and a first transparent plastic layer or layers located at one side of the backer layer and attached to the backer layer to form a first auxiliary pocket or pockets having an entrance or entrances, whereby a graphics sheet or sheets associated with one or more DVD's is or are receivable in an auxiliary pocket or pockets, and viewable through the first plastic layer or layers.

Abstract: A laminate is provided for both labeling a data disk and creating an envelope for storing thereof. The laminate includes a base sheet having first and second pages joined together at a primary fold line. Flaps extend along corresponding edges of one of the pages at secondary fold lines in a configuration to form a closed envelope when folded together. A patch is laminated to the first page by layers of adhesive and release. The patch or first page includes a circular diecut defining a removable disk label having the adhesive on the back thereof.

Abstract: A storage case for a magnetic tape cassette comprises a storing portion 12 for storing the magnetic tape cassette, a lid portion 16 having an outer wall 28 surrounding the storing portion, and a hinge portion 14 for connecting the storing portion and the lid portion to be opened and closed, all of which are formed of synthetic resin. At least a pair of pressing ribs 32 are provided inside an outer wall 28 of the lid portion 16 to contact a peripheral edge of a surface of the magnetic tape cassette 10 when the magnetic tape cassette is stored, thereby holding the magnetic tape cassette between the pressing ribs 32 and the storing portion 12. By means of the pressing ribs 32, a gap D for containing the information sheets is defined between the lid portion 16 and the magnetic tape cassette 10.

Abstract: A presentation device or greeting card combined with a particular selection of gift item is described in which a pre-selected gift item is frictionally held in a cutout in a thick, planar portion of the device.

Abstract: A box, particularly suitable for containing packs of pharmaceutical products, which is formed from a single piece of cardboard and defines in its interior a pocket into which an illustrative leaflet or the like is inserted during the box manufacture, the box comprising a projecting tab which covers, and is superposed on, the free end of the illustrative leaflet to prevent it interfering with the packs during their insertion into the box.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to packaging for a product. The packaging includes a tray for carrying the product, and a card for covering and containing the tray, wherein the card includes a first panel that is folded over a second panel to form an inner compartment therebetween for containing the tray, and a third panel that serves as a cover and is folded over the inner compartment.

Abstract: A storing and transporting system for compact discs (“CD's”) for recorded audio materials and related accessory materials such as notebooks or booklets comprising an outside case of flat, clamshell configuration defining two storage areas, and one or two box-like disc containers of similar configuration to be nested in the storage areas and each having a tray-like body for holding a stack of discs in flexible storage envelopes. Guides and partitions in the case define the two storage areas and hold the stored items snugly therein, and the containers have removable retainers for holding a selected number of disc envelopes therein. Integral recessed latches hold the covers releasably in closed positions, and the case and the container are sized to receive and hold preselected numbers of discs and booklets of related materials so as to be highly versatile in use, and are provided with convenient label areas.

Abstract: An elongated packaging device is provided for packaging at least one disc-shaped media such as a CD-ROM or DVD, together with a cup-type beverage container of the kind typically having a cover with a central straw opening. The packaging device includes a cylindrical lid adapted to receive and retain a disc-shaped media, which cylindrical lid is then engaged to the beverage container. The lid includes a cylindrical support structure disposed on the upper surface thereof defining central support for the disc media by means of the annular opening at the center of the disc, such that the disc media is allowed to rotate, while limiting the linear movement of the disc media. The cylindrical support structure includes an opening so as to allow the passage therethrough of a straw. The lid also includes an annular shelf around the perimeter thereof, the inside diameter of which is larger than the outside diameter of the disc media, and the peak of which is coplanar with the peak of the inner structure.

Abstract: A packaging device is provided for packaging at least one disc-shaped item such as, for example, a recording media disc such as a CD, a CD-ROM or a DVD. The packaging device includes a first member which is attached to a storage device used for the storage of materials other than the disc-shaped media. The chamber includes means for maintaining the disc media in a stable state within the chamber, including a structure defining support for the disc media such that the disc media is allowed to rotate, while limiting the linear movement of the disc media both perpendicular to and parallel to the plane of the media. Said structure may include at least one projection thereon, said projection being adapted to retain the disc-shaped media on the structure. An optional shoulder element may also be provided, said shoulder element extending from the inner surface of the first member and being adapted to separate the disc-shaped media from the inner surface.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a credit card-sized carrier for a medicament. The carrier is composed of a lower housing having a cavity which houses a medicament wafer. The cavity of the lower housing is defined by a flat base and connected sidewalls, which terminate in a flange. A cover is removably attached to the lower housing to enclose the cavity. The carrier may be combined with an instruction card and alert to form a portable medicament kit. The invention also is directed to a method for enabling a person to carry a medicament during everyday including the step of providing a credit card-sized carrier that houses a wafer.

Abstract: A hand-held organizer for holding at least one of a card, a writing instrument, and a notepad includes a first panel portion and a second panel portion. The first panel portion is secured to the second panel portion along three of its perimeter edges to form a first pocket between one side of the first panel portion and one side of the second panel portion. The first side of the first panel portion is also adapted to hold both ends of a card and/or a notepad.

Abstract: A method and system for performing intermittent male catheterization by a patient, a patient's caregiver, or a health care provider are revealed. The system contains apparatus for at least one intermittent male catheterization and includes at least one male catheter, antibacterial soap, a lubricant, step-by step-instructions, and a container, where the above named items are positioned inside the container. The method includes self-care documentation for a medical professional to instruct a user in the use of the system and to keep a record that the instruction of the patient was performed.

Abstract: A media disc case is described that includes a container at least partially fabricated from a see-through material for holding a media disk. A sleeve is affixed to the container for holding a graphical insert. A graphical insert is loaded into the sleeve. The graphical insert includes an opening therein, and is positioned such that a portion of a media disc held in the container is visible through the opening.

Abstract: A combination compact disc holder and informational booklet comprising a cover and a plurality of pages, the cover and pages being made of substantially rectangular paper sheets, the cover being of heavier stock and including at least one pocket having such size and shape as to retain a compact disc therein, and the pages being of lighter stock and carrying printed information concerning the content of the compact disc stored in the at least one pocket, the pages being folded and sewn along a fold line and the cover being glued to an outer surface of an outermost page.

Abstract: In addition to a set of dividers having staggered tabs and binder holes, the retail packaging includes a sheet protector pocket having a front sheet and a back sheet and binder holes. The user removes the dividers and pocket from the packaging and custom designs and prints sheet indicia on a paper sheet. He/she then inserts the printed sheet into the pocket whereby the front sheet allows the sheet indicia to be viewed therethrough. The front sheet has pre-printed indicia thereon. With the printed sheet in the pocket and the pocket and dividers assembled in a ringed notebook or other binding system, the sheet indicia and the pre-printed indicia line up with respective ones of the tabs. The indicia thereby form an attractive custom-designed table of contents, which can be easily corrected or changed by the user by simply printing and inserting into the pocket a new sheet. The front sheet can either be transparent or have a window to allow the sheet indicia to be viewed therethrough.

Abstract: A packaging device is provided for packaging at least one disc-shaped item such as, for example, a recording media disc such as a CD, a CD-ROM or a DVD. The packaging device includes a first member for the storage of disc-shaped media in a chamber or cavity, which packaging device may be attached to any container used for the storage of materials other than the disc-shaped media. The first member includes means for maintaining the disc media in a stable state within the chamber, said means comprising a fugitive glue or other temporary adhesive applied to the non-media surface of the disc-media, allowing the disc-media to be removably attached to the interior surface of the chamber. The disc-shaped media may be sealed within the inner chamber by means of shrink-wrapped plastic, a foil seal or a paperboard seal.

Abstract: A packaging device is provided for packaging at least one disc-shaped item such as a recording media together with other materials in a stacked relationship. The packaging device comprises a first member having a center column for its upper portion and a means for receiving and retaining the other materials as its lower portion, which first member is slidably inserted through the opening of and into the chamber of an elongated second member. A cover is provided to close the opening of the second member, thereby sealing the contents of both members. A central support structure for the disc media acts in combination with the annular opening at the center of the disc media so as to allow the disc media to rotate, while limiting the linear movement of the disc media. A method is further provided for packaging such disc-shaped item and other material within the packaging device.

Abstract: A kit that is useful for relieving humans, and in particular infants, from discomfort is disclosed. Examples of such discomfort include fever, pain, congestion, skin irritation, and irritability. The kit includes an inner container having a plurality of compartments and at least one product for comforting humans packed in one of the compartments. Optionally, the inner container may be placed inside of an outer container.

Abstract: A box formed from a single piece of cardboard and having a closure panel which can be folded up about a folding line provided on a side wall of the box in proximity to the free edge of a pocket housing an illustrative leaflet, to enable the leaflet to be gripped and easily extracted from the box.

Abstract: Foil bags are formed as new paper bags by fusing together two webs and tying a detachable strap which has a suspension opening to one said opening of each bag, the strap being separated by a perforation line from the respective side of the bag. A pocket is formed at the end of the bag opposite the insertion opening and can have a flap provided with an adhesive strip covered by a masking layer.