Abstract: A wire rack for supporting a box or carton containing a roll of flexible plastic bags with the rack being capable of quick and easy supporting engagement with the upper edge of a trash receptacle, janitorial cart and the like. In one embodiment, the wire rack is curved in a manner to conform with and engage the upper open end of a large waste receptacle of cylindrical configuration. In another embodiment, the wire rack is straight for mounting on the upper end of a maid's or janitor's cart. In both embodiments of the invention, the wire rack includes a locking arrangement by which opposite legs of the rack which straddle the box or carton will lockingly engage with a slotted end of the carton with the inner end of the locking arrangement being inserted into the hollow core on which the roll of plastic bags are wound.

Abstract: There is disclosed a hand-held labeler which uses labels releasably adhered to a carrier web. The labeler has a body with a pair of identical body sections. The body mounts first, second and third feed rolls. The first and third feed rolls project beyond the body and cooperate respectively with the second feed roll. The body has a delaminator and a guideway for the carrier web. The carrier web can be threaded through the guideway and about the delaminator in either direction. In either event, the first, second and third feed rolls cooperate with the carrier web to advance it and effect label delamination. Depending on the direction of threading, either the first or the third feed roll is used to advance the carrier web by rolling that feed roll along the surface to be labeled. A label roll is held captive in a holder having two identical body sections. In an alternative embodiment, a label strip winding feature enables a strip of labels to be wound into a roll for subsequent use in the labeler.

Abstract: An improved creel useful for reeling and storing materials such as pile fabrics is formed from two spaced end assemblies connected by a tubular member. Each end assembly comprises a high-strength, relatively-flat, box-like structure which is folded from a prescored cardboard blank. Suitable hook strips are fixedly secured to the end assemblies to receive the convolutions of material. The box-like structure is also adapted to other applications utilizing strips without hooks.

Abstract: A spool dispenser made from a one piece blank which is folded and adhered to form front, rear walls and side walls as well as top and bottom walls. The spool dispenser is adapted to lie flat until it is to be used and may be provided with separation teeth to separate the articles which are to be wound therearound.

Abstract: A container for light-sensitive material is folded from a blank of thin opaque material. The blank has four rectangular panels hingedly connected so as to be foldable to form a generally rectangular tube with four sides and two open ends. A cap associated with each end of the tube closes the container in a light-tight manner. Interlocking structure is associated with the hinge connections for forming a tortuous light path to inhibit any light leakage through the material at the hinge connection from reaching the contents of the container. Besides the light-locking effect of the interlocking structure, it enhances cartridge strength in that all edges, when folded up, are double thickness of material. The end caps of the container may be blanked with the side panels with a hinge connection between each end cap and one of the side panels. To prevent light leaks, ridges are formed on the side panel and the end cap to form a tortuous path for any light which leaks through the blushed area.

Abstract: A one-piece carton blank is erected into a carton containing a sheet of material rolled on a spool, the carton having a liftable top panel which is connected to a hood panel. The hood panel has a cutting edge, for example, a metal serrated strip protruding from its free edge, to tear the selected length of the sheet material. When the carton is closed the hood panel lies against the front panel of the carton. The carton is opened by the user inserting a finger through one, or preferably two, orifices in the hood panel and pushing against the front panel to break adhered areas and thereby free the hood from the front panel. The hood may have one or more liftable strips formed by parallel breakable score lines, the strips terminating at the orifice.

Abstract: A flip top dispenser carton is provided having improved end closures which may be readily erected on automatic equipment. The end closures are defined by a plurality of end flaps, having complimentary triangular configurations enabling selective adhesive connections to be established between certain flaps. In addition, an improved reinforced straight cutting edge is provided to facilitate cutting of rolls of film such as wax paper and aluminum foil.

Abstract: A dispensing container for coiled strand material includes a hollow feed tube guide frictionally engaged with the underlying closure flap and interlockingly engaged with the die-cut closure flap of the container. A perforated knock-out portion is disposed on the outermost closure flap of the container for protecting the tube guide during shipment.

Abstract: A holder is provided for microfiche or other types of flexible sheets. The holder comprises a generally rectangular body having first and second major walls supported in substantially parallel relation to define a cavity therebetween in the body. A slot is formed along one side of the body extending between the first and second major walls through which microfiche enters and exits the cavity. A labyrinth-type lock is provided for retaining microfiche in the cavity, consisting of a projecting lip adjacent the slot on the first major wall and a ridge positioned inwardly from the lip on the second major wall. An opening is formed in the first major wall opposite the ridge to permit microfiche in the cavity to be contacted through the opening and guided around the ridge and the projecting lip for removal.

Abstract: A carton for cutting and dispensing sheet material in flattened form with a cutter mechanism for effecting same. The cutter is part of an upper bar suitably attached to the top wall member of the carton with the top normally maintained open by a spring carried by one or both of separate plastic end cap members. The upper bar also carries a pair of parallel plate-like members which extend laterally for substantially the full length of the carton and engages and wipes past a pair of similar parallel plate-like members on a lower bar attached to the front panel. This wiping action places the sheet material, which is manually positioned to overlie the lower bar, in tension with the cutter severing the tensioned sheet material.

Abstract: A generally rectangular cartridge is provided having a substantially skewed side wall together with exit orifice means and an associated light seal positioned between a terminal portion of the skewed side wall and the adjacent wall of said cartridge. An end of roll detector is also provided, employing a movable roller which activates a microswitch when the supply of film in the cartridge becomes exhausted.

Abstract: A single rectangular blank (10) folds easily into a strong and rigid triangular container (15) with no wasted material. The blank may be cut and creased with a single die. The erected container in cross-section may be isosceles or equilateral, according to its contents.

Abstract: A liquid detergent capsule is packaged in an open-ended carton formed from a single elongate strip having transverse fold regions, the top and bottom walls of the carton being formed with wells confining the top and bottom of the capsule and there being coaxial central posts projecting centrally in the wells into adjacent recesses in the capsule.

Abstract: A chewing gum dispenser is described wherein a rectangular box having a top, a bottom, two sides, a front and a rear end is dimensioned to contain a plurality of sticks of gum when the sticks of gum are stacked one upon another within the interior of the box. The front end of the box has a slot extending from one side of the box to the other side adjacent to the top of the box. The box has an elongated hole in its top surface and a spring attached to the bottom of the box and extending within the interior of the box toward the top surface. The spring urges sticks of gum within the box toward the top such that the uppermost stick of gum fits against the inside of the top of the box resulting in a portion of the top stick of gum being exposed through the elongated hole. By frictionally engaging the top stick of gum with a finger inserted through the elongated hole the top stick of gum can be partially pushed out of the box through the slot.

Abstract: A combination shipping and storage container for hollow rolls of sheet material having an open-topped box structure and a top closure therefor, both said box structure and said top closure being each formed of two open-ended sections which are telescopically interfitted to provide the same with a capability of being lengthwise adjusted in correspondence with the length of the roll stored in the container and wherein the box structure sections are each provided in the closed end thereof with means affording access for insertion of a lifting bar axially through the hollow interior of the roll supported in the box for transferring roll into and out of its container.

Abstract: A display wrapping of a single fiberboard type of sheet formed into an open-ended tubular type carton with display apertures in the sides thereof for displaying polygonal prism or annular disc-shaped articles such as wheels, tires, automobile air filters, and other cylindrical or tubular shaped objects. The wrap comprises one or more wrappings which have cut-out portions in at least two opposite side panels, and may have central apertures in two opposite side panels aligned with the aperture in the annular article being wrapped. These two opposite side panels are joined by straps at their four corners to expose the associated opposite segment sides of the article being wrapped. Opposite ends of the wrapping sheet are anchored together on the front or back panel either by dovetailed interfitting ends, or a flap with parallel opposing locking tabs that fit in corresponding parallel slots on the back panel.

Abstract: A tape reel container of the carton type having one open side for the insertion and withdrawal of a reel-holding insert. The insert has a first spine and two flaps bracketing the reel and holding it by means of two opposed spindles extending respectively from the flaps and into the reel hub openings; and a second spine and smaller flap is provided to close the open side of the carton, the smaller flap being easily withdrawn to identify the contents.

Abstract: A pack for an endless ink ribbon cartridge for high speed printer enabling easy loading and replacement of endless ink ribbon.

Abstract: A tape applicator including a frame with a rotatable mandrel for mounting one or more rolls of adhesive tape, the frame including a flat, elongated portion under which the tape passes and which acts to apply the tape positively and firmly to a selected surface as the applicator is moved thereover, and the frame further including guides at the location of the elongated portion through which the tape passes to insure accuracy in application and equidistant spacing between multiple tape strips. The guides also act as means for removing any tape lining as the tape is applied. The applicator is designed for one hand operation and is disposable, being constructed of inexpensive materials with the frame preferably formed from a flat cutout of paperboard or the like.

Abstract: A container is provided to accommodate a cylindrical unit having an axially disposed core. The container includes two complemental sections, each being provided with side walls delimiting a compartment, which coact to contain the unit. Opposed side wall portions on each section include reinforced semicylindrical recesses which completely retain the core ends.

Abstract: An assembly for packaging a coil of wire or other strand material. At least one dispensing strip embraces the outer surface of the coil generally diametrically and across its traversed portion and includes a pair of pyramid-shaped members which project into the central core of the coil from opposite directions. Wire from the core of the coil is drawn through a hollow feed tube which extends radially through the windings of the coil. For support and protection of the coil, a container is provided and includes a window positioned for withdrawal of the wire from the coil. By reason of its construction or, alternatively, by its composition of appropriate transparent material, the container enables an inspection of its contents.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with a package and dispensing device for a spool having material wound thereon to prevent inadvertent unwinding of the material yet permit easy access to the material for dispensing when desired. The device comprises first and second main panels connected to each other along the top and bottom thereof, a closing flap at each side of each main panel and connected thereto by arcuate fold lines, the outer edge of each flap being arcuate, one said flat at each side being folded inwardly on one said arcuate fold line and having its outer arcuate edge engaged against the inside surface of the opposite main panel, and the other flap at said side overlying the last mentioned flap whereby said flaps form concave side walls, one of said main panels having a window therein, and a spool having material wound thereon positioned between said main panels and between said concave side walls, adjacent said window which permits removal of said material from said spool.

Abstract: An octagonal dispenser carton for packaging coils of band saw blade stock in bulk lengths is formed from a flat corrugated cardboard blank having a main octagonal center section, rectangular side wall flap sections foldably joined to each edge thereof, and polygonal end wall flaps extending from said side wall sections, said end wall flaps combining when in folded position to securely hold the side walls and without reinforcement to contain a coil of blade stock.

Abstract: The fabric reel end frame for a shipping carton is constructed with radiating hook containing sections secured in metal-to-metal contact to a centrally located flat outer plate. In addition, a board, such as cardboard, is sandwiched between the plate and hook containing sections and a compression plate is mounted centrally between the hook containing sections. The board is provided with holes through which protuberances on the outer plate pass into contact with the hook containing sections and rivets pass through the protuberances to secure the plate to the hook containing sections. Drill holes are formed in the outer plate to facilitate driving of the end frame in a winder for winding pile fabric onto the reel.