Abstract: A storage container for housing bits includes a first housing portion and a second housing portion pivotally connected through a hinge for moving between open and closed positions. The first housing portion defines a first body cavity and the second housing portion defines a second body cavity in the closed position. At least one bit holder is pivotally connected to the hinge and arranged to fit within the first body cavity in the closed position. The bit holder includes a plurality of bit receiving portions formed thereon for accepting the bits. The bit receiving portions are generally parallel to the hinge. A cover is pivotally connected to the second housing portion and moveable between open and closed positions for accessing the second body cavity.

Abstract: The invention addresses the needs of a professional service provider to organize and display items at or on his or her work stations that are of both a personal and professional nature, in a manner that is compact, efficient, and tidy. The apparatus includes a substantially rigid frame having a plurality of openings and/or receptacles which are adapted to receive objects, for example, scissors or shears, pens, pencils, or a pad of note paper, as well as an assortment of optional holders adapted to receive and display, for example, business cards, a professional license, professional announcements and fee schedules. The device further includes an externally accessible media storage sleeve configured for viewable display of a flat media display item, for example a photograph.

Abstract: In order to facilitate the shipping and display of products for selection and purchase by a consumer, the product shipping and display carton includes a display box, a shipping sleeve, and a removable fastener. The display box is defined by a bottom panel and an upwardly extending wall panel together forming a product carrying enclosure. The display box has an open top defined by a top wall panel edge opposite the bottom panel. The wall panel has a removable panel portion below the open top defining a product viewing window in the display box. The shipping sleeve is defined by a top panel and a downwardly extending wall panel together forming a telescoping enclosure. The shipping sleeve has an open bottom defined by a bottom wall panel edge opposite the top panel. The display box is positioned in the telescoping enclosure such that the open top is covered by the shipping sleeve.

Abstract: A storage container for housing drill bits includes a front housing portion and a rear housing portion pivotally connected through a hinge for moving between open and closed positions. The front housing portion and the rear housing portion define a body cavity therebetween in the closed position. A plurality of sleeves are pivotally and independently connected to the hinge and arranged to fit within the body cavity in the closed position. The plurality of sleeves each include a plurality of bore portions formed thereon for accepting the drill bits. The plurality of sleeves further include hinge arms for cooperating with the hinge.

Abstract: A specimen transport apparatus utilizes a rectangular block of high density foam material containing a plurality of elongated receptacles formed in the block. The receptacles are arranged in a grid formation in two orthogonal directions. Each receptacle is provided with a foam extension extending into the receptacle space from a receptacle wall to firmly hold specimen vials in place within the receptacle. The block of foam material is contained within a box provided with different indicia in two orthogonal directions for identifying each receptacle whereby any vial contained in any receptacle may be positively identified by a combination of one of each of the two different indicia.

Abstract: An abrasive sheet dispenser for aligning and attaching hook and loop backed abrasive sheets onto abrading tools, which utilize vacuum holes incorporated into the backup pad and into its corresponding abrasive sheet. In a preferred embodiment, the dispenser has an injection molded universal base having a plurality of guide hole locations. Each group of guide hole locations is connected by a guide screw channel. The dispenser has a plurality of injection mold guides and a plurality of guide screws. The guides are of a height as to support a plurality of abrasive sheets and fastened onto the universal base by inserting the guide screws through the guide holes in the universal base from underneath and screwing into the bottom center of guides. The guides are adjustable allowing them to be aligned with various vacuum hole patterns and sizes of abrasive sheets by sliding each guide along the guide screw channel to another guide hole location within that group.

Abstract: A package for like articles, especially elongated articles, such as drill bits and the like, is provided with a plurality of compartments or sectioned off regions, for the containment of an individual article for substantially unfettered visual inspection; for the containment of a further plurality of articles identical to the exposed visual article, and for indicia as required by the manufacturer and/or required by law. The package is configured to be presented in a hanging manner from retail display shelving.

Abstract: Configurations for a packing container formed from a single, preformed, rigid unit of generally U-shaped cross-section are disclosed. One configuration utilizes three end closures to enclose an object with an elevated end. Another configuration employs three end closures to enclose an object with an elevated mid-section. A third configuration uses two end closures to enclose an object with random elevations. With three end closures, a fourth configuration encloses two or more dissimilar objects in separate compartments. The fourth configuration is especially useful for items that should be prevented from touching or intermingling during shipping. A fifth configuration combines elements of the other four configurations, allowing a user to ship objects with elevated ends, elevated mid-sections, or random elevations in separate compartments. A sixth configuration encloses one or more objects with two end closures that are about equal in length to one another. A device for forming the container is also disclosed.

Abstract: A package or container for holding two or more types or brands of smoking articles, such as cigarettes, having a generally rectangular shape with two openings on opposite sides of the container and a method of making the same is disclosed. The container has two lids, a body, and a separation member that divides the container into two or more compartments, each filled with smoking articles. The lids are made of metal and are hinged to the body on opposite ends of the container using strap hinges made of a paper or foil laminate, and contain printed information such as text and logos. The separation member includes raised portions to hold the smoking articles securely within the compartments and each compartment is sealed with a layer of film that may be pulled up and off of the container compartment using a tab attached to the sealing layer.

Abstract: A medical instrument holder assembly comprises a holder module base including first tubes defining first passages, each first passage having open upper and lower ends, at least one first web connecting and supporting those first tubes in parallel spaced-apart relation so that a fluid can circulate around and between the first tubes, and instrument supports underlying the first tubes for supporting medical instruments placed in the first passages while allowing a fluid to circulate through those passages. The holder assembly also includes a cover for seating on the base and covering the instruments supported thereby, the cover being formed by second tubes defining second instrument receiving passages, each second passage having upper and lower open ends, the lower ends having the same cross-sections as the upper ends of the first passages.

Abstract: The pipette tip packaging and transfer system comprises a plurality of receiving plates and a transfer member. Each receiving plate includes a plurality of openings for receiving pipette tips in a substantially vertical alignment at a medial position thereof. The loaded receiving plates can be stacked one atop of another with the pipette tips contained within a first receiving plate being received in the top openings of the aligned pipette tips contained within the underlying receiving plate of the stack. The transfer member has a plurality of projections extending from the bottom surface of the transfer member at positions that correspond to the location of the openings of the receiving plate. The projections are configured and arranged to extend into the top openings of the pipette tips on the upper-most receiving plate and maintain the pipette tips in a fixed and substantially perpendicular alignment in relation to the transfer member and receiving plate.

Abstract: Extruded article-packaging members are arranged to form a frame and are bound about a set of elongate articles like tubes, rods, poles, beams, etc. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, an article-packaging member is provided defining an extruded cross section. The extruded cross section extends along substantially an entire length of the packaging member and comprises a structural framework, a bundling channel, and at least one set of pliable projections. The structural framework is formed of a relatively rigid extruded plastic material. The bundling channel is formed in the extruded cross section along an exterior face of the article-packaging member. The pliable projections are formed of a relatively pliable plastic material extending from the structural framework.

Abstract: A modular carrying case having a substantially rigid elongated case and a separable, flexible saddle bag for carrying necessary accouterments. The modules are separable for travel on public transportation. The case has the necessary strength for being placed in a cargo hold. The saddle bag is folded into a carrying bag of a size to be acceptable for carry-on baggage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a blank that comprises a lid portion of a box; a folding portion which can be erected to form an internal support (S) to house vials, ampoules, miniature bottles or similar articles endowed with a body, a neck and a head, that comprises at least one first section (7) endowed with a first plurality of holes (F7) and at least one second section (9) endowed with a second plurality of holes (F9), one of the two sections being provided with holes that have such dimensions as to retain said articles in correspondence of their necks and presenting around said retaining holes (F9) means for temporarily and reversibly increasing the dimensions of the said holes; at least one folding portion engaging with said internal support (S) for maintain it erect and square. The invention also relates to the boxes obtained from this blank and a procedure for packaging vials, ampoules, miniature bottles or similar articles in such boxes.

Abstract: A package including an endless belt; a first cylindrical body contacting an inner surface of the endless belt at a first pressure; a second cylindrical body contacting another inner surface of the endless belt at a second pressure; and a third cylindrical body contacting an outer surface of the endless belt at a third pressure, wherein the endless belt is wound around the first, second and third cylindrical bodies while the first, second and third cylindrical bodies are arranged so as to be parallel to each other and substantially located in one plane, and wherein a surface of each of the first, second and third cylindrical bodies contacting the endless belt has a maximum height of from 0.8 to 150 m when measured by a method based on JIS B 0601.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transportation method and a package system for transporting a set of large longitudinal items such as blades for a wind turbine (1) or a tower for a wind turbine. Taking wind turbine blades (1) as an example, the advantages of the invention reside in packaging a tip (3) of one blade and a base (2) of a second blade in the one and same package (5) such that two blades (1) may be transported in packages (5, 16) having an overall lateral extension, approximately the same as the base of only one blade (1) for the wind turbine. Thereby a very compact but also a very easy means of transportation of large longitudinal items such as wind turbine blades (1) is provided.

Abstract: A container system for storing and presenting craft materials for organizing, ready access and inspection of the craft materials. The container system for storing and presenting craft materials includes a housing with a bottom wall and a perimeter wall extending upwardly form the bottom wall defining an interior space, and a plurality of lateral dividers positioned within the housing subdividing the interior space.

Abstract: The storage and transport system for collapsible tradeshow displays preferably comprises a crate and framework in combination with components of a collapsible display system. By providing a crate and framework for more vertical storing and accessing the components and for organizing the components as they are placed in the crate, users may more efficiently set up and tear down the display system where there is limited floor space. The crate is durable and the framework securely holds components in place for safe and secure transportation.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for inexpensively storing a quantity of packages awaiting transfer to a manufacturing process station includes a dispenser for quickly removing the packages from the container and directly into a secondary receptacle which is particularly adapted for feeding the packages to the process station. The provision of an inexpensive container to hold the packages is advantageous in that the more expensive secondary receptacles are not tied up for the sole purpose of holding packages which are awaiting the next process station.

Abstract: A packaging container is formed form a preformed, rigid first unit of U-shaped cross-section having a generally flat base wall and opposing side walls and a preformed, rigid second unit of U-shaped cross-section having a generally flat base wall and opposing side walls. The second unit is configured so that the side walls of the first unit are fitted within and embraced by the side walls of the second unit when the first unit and second unit are assembled as a container. The opposing side walls of the first and second units each having an embossing formed therein, such that the embossing of each side wall of the first unit engages the embossing of a corresponding, mated side wall of the second unit. The engaged embossings secure the first and second units to one another. The package can include integrally formed end closures.

Abstract: A pen collector structure includes a case body and a pair of position-adjusting controllers provided in the pivot ears at the back of the case body and the upper cover. The case body is provided with several rows of small containers in the interior. The small containers are disposed at an oblique angle. Each pivot ear of the case body has a screw hole for an inserting rod. A though hole is provided nearby each screw hole to receive a bead and an elastic element. In each pivot ear of the upper cover is provided with a through hole for each inserting rod to be inserted in, and a groove is provided at the outer end to receive a cushion. A small hole is provided in each cushion to be penetrated by each inserting rod, and several recesses are provided in the side of each cushion.

Abstract: A display box including a base tray and lid, the lid being connected to the base tray by a hinge element formed integrally with the lid. The hinge element includes a formed flexible hinge portion having inner and outer webs extending between the lid and base tray across an offset between their rear walls. It also includes a rigid hinge portion that lies adjacent to the inner face of the base tray's rear wall, and is attached to a tray insert via a tab. The arrangement is such that, at closure, the lid sits flush on the base tray, and such that the lid can remain in an open position inclined to the vertical, with the flexible hinge portion taut and the lower end of the lid rear wall abutting the outer face of the base tray rear wall. This allows an item to be displayed in the box in an attractive and pleasing manner.

Abstract: A dispensing package that is capable of accommodating relatively a large number of stick-like articles, of separating old and new articles and of storing remaining articles as disclosed. This dispensing package comprises a case for accommodating therein unit packages containing a plurality of stick-like articles like batteries aligned in parallel by stacking a plurality of unit packages, an opening for putting in and taking out the unit packages provided on an upper part of the case, a lid for closing the opening, and a tear-off portion for forming the extracting outlet that is provided on a side wall corresponding to the unit package in the lowest position. The extracting outlet is formed on a side wall of the case facing to one end of the stick-like articles in the unit package. A large number of articles can be effectively displayed and a specified number of articles can be taken out smoothly.

Abstract: An apparatus that holds pens, pencils, highlighters, and similar objects that is both functional and decorative. The hollow, semicircular shaped body telescopes, with the opening on the inner most sleeve. Attached to the inner most sleeve is a lid. The lid has a tab that locks the contents securely within the container. The inner most sleeve has a hidden compartment that secures the elastic and a bookmark. The outer most sleeve connects to the inner most sleeve. The elastic band wraps around the outside of the container and is removably connected to the outer most sleeve using a release anchor, which hooks onto the outer most sleeve. This elastic band is how the container is attached to the book spine. The inner most sleeve has a protuberance that is designed to set within a groove which is on the outer most sleeve.

Abstract: The combination of a flexible pipe, e.g. plastic, and a reinforcing member mounted around the pipe to strengthen the pipe and to enhance its ability to resist deformation under load. In one embodiment the reinforcing member includes a flexible perforated plastic netting containing an aggregation of lightweight elements such as expanded polystyrene beads capable of wrapping around the pipe, preferably in helical fashion along the length of the pipe. In another embodiment, a number of members are mounted on the pipe in longitudinally extending fashion. In all embodiments, the beads provide drainage around the pipe when it is placed in a trench and obviate the need for gravel normally used in conventional systems. In another form of the invention, a drainage system is constructed by digging a trench, placing a reinforcing aggregate member in the corners at the bottom of the trench, and setting a large diameter cylindrical pipe in the trench.

Abstract: A container for storing elongated articles. The container comprises an elongated base member, a caddy member, and a lid member. The base member has upstanding side walls, a closed bottom portion and an open top portion. The caddy member has upstanding side walls, a closed top portion and an open bottom portion that may be received in covering relationship with the base member. The top portion of the caddy member has a recessed storage portion and a handle member. A lid member is received in covering relationship with the caddy member and includes an opening for receipt of the handle member therethrough.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to prevent the edge of the in-molded label from the crack due to the impact of dropping the container, especially to prevent the occurrence of the crack on the thin synthetic resin container and to provide the synthetic resin container which a reinforce rib is disposed on the wall surface of the container body corresponding to the edge of the in-molded label to surround the label edge or to locate the label edge in said rib.

Abstract: A compound handling system handles a multiplicity of chemical or biological compounds or samples, and is especially adapted for high throughput screening of compounds that are stored and handled in aliquotted form. Aliquots are contained in individual containers and the containers are arranged in racks having holding spaces open at opposite ends. Insertion and removal of the containers is effected in either direction of movement, and each container may be sealed with foil to protect its integrity.

Abstract: A temperature measuring apparatus includes a releasable probe chamber for housing a thermometry probe in which the chamber is isolated from the remainder of the thermometry apparatus. Preferably, the probe chamber is releasably attached to the apparatus and causes engagement or disengagement of at least one control switch of the apparatus depending on whether a probe is being removed or inserted into the probe chamber.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for depositing longish stick-type articles of daily use such as especially, walking aids, crutches, umbrellas, walking sticks used for hiking and similar in an upright or essentially vertical position. Said device has a base plate (7), at least one detachably connectable tubular element (3, 5) and a fixing mechanism (11) for detachably fixing said tubular element (3, 5) to the base plate (7). There are preferably at least two tubular elements (3, 5) arranged side by side as an identical pair, so that each can hold at least one stick-type object such as e.g., one crutch of a pair, respectively.

Abstract: A container has article-holding cells, holding articles, each cell being closed along a top wall, a bottom wall, and one or more longitudinal closure side walls, as well as having one or more open sides. The cells pivot with respect to each other, on hinges. The containers have an enclosing configuration, and an open configuration, preferably a plurality of potential open configurations. In open configurations, closure side walls can have free edges adjacent each other, or closure side walls bearing free edges are adjacent each other, or open side walls provide access to contained articles about substantially a full circle about the longitudinal axis of the container, or the container exposes more than 180 degrees of open wall, and/or article holders hold the articles against unintended falling out at any orientation of the container.

Abstract: A retaining portion (4) is configured to organise elongate items grouped about a central zone (3). Release means (2) is operable to reorientate the elongate items (107) from a first grouped configuration to a splayed grouped configuration in which the grouped items are splayed from the first grouped configuration.

Abstract: A window blind is mounted within a rectangular box having two opposite opened ends. The box has a longitudinal length shorter than the width of the window blind such that two end portions of the blind extend beyond the opened ends of the box respectively. Spacers are provided by tabs integrally formed on top and bottom panels of the box, which are foldable downward inwardly to locate between the slats and the head rail of the blind. The spacers press the slats and the head rail respectively tightly against the side panels of the box, and they also provide the required space for locating the end portions of the slats and the head rail in the cutting means of a trimming machine for trimming the window blind to a desirable width.

Abstract: A composite rotary tool kit includes a plurality of coupling units and a connecting element for fastening the coupling units to form a string. Each coupling unit has a barrel type body with a housing duct located on the peripheral surface for holding a tool. The body has one side forming a stepwise slip-resisting section for coupling with the body of another coupling unit. The coupling unit has a hole in the center to enable the connecting element to run through. The slip-resisting section has a ridge mating a latch unit on the body. The coupling units may hold tools of different specifications and are turnable to facilitate retrieving of the tools.

Abstract: The invention relates to a test tube carrier (4) for transporting test tubes in a transport system, said carrier (4) comprising a base (8) having a recess made thereto for accommodating the bottom of a test tube/vial (1), and support members (9, 10) adapted to the carrier base (8) for clamping a test tube (1) inserted in said recess and supporting the same. The support members (9, 10) are permanently affixed to said carrier base (8) and comprise elongated portions with their free ends bent toward the vertical center axis of the carrier base and said upper ends providing a support surface (22) for making supportive contact to the test tube. The bottom of the carrier base recess for accommodating a test tube is advantageously made flat and the carrier base is provided with test tube support members whose support surfaces (22) extend to at least two different heights from the top level of the carrier base (8).

Abstract: A shipping container for elongated articles includes (a) a rigid container housing, including a bottom wall and at least one upright side wall enclosing the bottom wall, and having an open upper end for receiving a plurality of elongated articles, (b) a cushioning member supported by at least a portion of the bottom wall, and positioned between the bottom wall and the open upper end, and (c) a plurality of receptacle members, each defining a hollow channel having a lower end and an upper end and being adapted for holding one of the elongated articles, and being positioned with the lower end in proximity to the cushioning member and the upper end in proximity to the open upper end of the rigid container housing, the plurality of receptacle members being stably supported by each other and the at least one side wall of the rigid container housing.

Abstract: Extruded article-packaging members are arranged to form a frame and are bound about a set of elongate articles like tubes, rods, poles, beams, etc. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, an article-packaging member is provided defining an extruded cross section. The extruded cross section extends along substantially an entire length of the packaging member and comprises a structural framework, a bundling channel, and at least one set of pliable projections. The structural framework is formed of a relatively rigid extruded plastic material. The bundling channel is formed in the extruded cross section along an exterior face of the article-packaging member. The pliable projections are formed of a relatively pliable plastic material extending from the structural framework.

Abstract: The device for transporting, filling and sterilizing medicinal containers (3) includes a rigid foamed plastic carrier plate (1) provided with a plurality of first openings (2) for receiving the respective containers (3). The first openings have respective open cross-sections adapted to corresponding cross-sections of the containers and the rigid carrier plate (1) has a predetermined thickness, so that the containers (3) are clamped and held fixed in position relative to the carrier plate and centered in the first openings (2) without rattling so that no scratch marks and/or no static charges are produced on the medicinal containers (3) during transport. The rigid foamed plastic carrier plate (1) is provided with a pore-free sealed surface that facilitates sterilization. Second openings (20), which are smaller than the first opening (2) and cannot receive the containers, are also provided in the carrier plate to facilitate sterilization in an autoclave.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for blocking residual water lingering in pipes after the water has been shut off and substantially drained in a residential or commercial establishment just prior to soldering. A water soluble, able to disintegrate, low density, compressible, resilient, expanded starch based composition is used in combination with a residual water prevention kit which can be stored for extended lengths of time and carried with other soldering tools such as inside a tool box or in a pocket. A mat display apparatus made of the same or similar composition provides a scale of removable plugs for use on pipes having different diameters.

Abstract: A concrete finishing tool storage case is used to retain and transport a partially disassembled concrete finishing tool having a variously sized concrete float. A case includes a cover moveable into engagement with a base to define a closed position, and moveable away from the base to define an open position. The cover has a lower surface provided with a series of spaced apart, parallel downwardly facing grooves adapted to receive a concrete float connected to a concrete float adjusting device. An upper surface of the cover is formed with a cut-out adapted to receive the concrete float adjusting device connected to the concrete float. The base has a number of spaced apart barriers, adjacent pairs of barriers defining a set of channels adapted to frictionally receive a plurality of handle extensions collectively attached to the float adjusting device. Certain of the barriers are formed with pockets adapted to receive and support the concrete float connected to the concrete float adjusting device.

Abstract: A container for artist's pastels which is comprised of a rectangular pad onto which is attached an elastic loop system. Pastels are inserted into the loops of the elastic. To close, the pad is rolled up from the bottom and placed into aperture of the pouch that is attached to the top of the pad. The pouch is closed with a zipper and carried by an adjustable shoulder strap.

Abstract: Extruded article-packaging members are arranged to form a frame and are bound about a set of elongate articles like tubes, rods, poles, beams, etc. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, an article-packaging member is provided defining an extruded cross section. The extruded cross section extends along substantially an entire length of the packaging member and comprises a structural framework, a bundling channel, and at least one set of pliable projections. The structural framework is formed of a relatively rigid extruded plastic material. The bundling channel is formed in the extruded cross section along an exterior face of the article-packaging member. The pliable projections are formed of a relatively pliable plastic material extending from the structural framework.

Abstract: A case for holding writing utensils includes a body having an outer surface and a retaining surface. The outer surface of the body is configured for placement on a substantially horizontal surface. The retaining surface has at least one first recess configured to frictionally retain a portion of a writing utensil at a first angle with respect to the horizontal surface such that an end portion of the writing utensil obliquely extends from the retaining surface. The case may include at least one first channel and at least one second channel are defined within the inner surface along first and second gradients, respectively. The first gradient slopes upward from a front end of the first channel to a rear end of the first channel. The second gradient slopes downward from a front end of the second channel to a rear end of the second channel. The first and second channels are each configured to retain a portion of a writing utensil.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for handling material for the insulating glass industry are disclosed. One method of handling material for the insulating glass industry in accordance with the present invention includes the step of arranging a plurality of bars into a plurality of stacks with adjacent stacks defining spaces dimensioned to receive a bar engaging member. The stacks of bars may then be transported to a desired destination. A bar engaging member may be inserted into a space defined by the stacks, and one or more bars may be grasped using the bar engaging member. A container for handling material for the insulating glass industry is also disclosed. The container may advantageously include a plurality of prearranged bar locating members configured to hold a predetermined type of bar stock.

Abstract: The invention relates to a blank that comprises a lid portion of a box; a folding portion which can be erected to form an internal support (S) to house vials, ampoules, miniature bottles or similar articles endowed with a body, a neck and a head, that comprises at least one first section (7) endowed with a first plurality of holes (F7) and at least one second section (9) endowed with a second plurality of holes (F9), one of the two sections being provided with holes that have such dimensions as to retain said articles in correspondence of their necks and presenting around said retaining holes (F9) means for temporarily and reversibly increasing the dimensions of the said holes; at least one folding portion engaging with said internal support (S) for maintain it erect and square. The invention also relates to the boxes obtained from this blank and a procedure for packaging vials, ampoules, miniature bottles or similar articles in such boxes.

Abstract: Extruded article-packaging members are arranged to form a frame and are bound about a set of elongate articles like tubes, rods, poles, beams, etc. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, an article-packaging member is provided defining an extruded cross section. The extruded cross section extends along substantially an entire length of the packaging member and comprises a structural framework, a bundling channel, and at least one set of pliable projections. The structural framework is formed of a relatively rigid extruded plastic material. The bundling channel is formed in the extruded cross section along an exterior face of the article-packaging member. The pliable projections are formed of a relatively pliable plastic material extending from the structural framework.

Abstract: A modular test tube rack for assembly with similarly constructed racks comprise a flat rectangular body displaying, in a first position, a series of wells extending from its top wall to its bottom wall and adapt to receive tubes therein. A pair of handles vertically extend at opposite end walls of the body, each handle having a lower portion adapted to tightly engage an extension on each end wall and a hand gripping upper portion. The lower portion has a bottom edge configured to anchor with the top edge of the handle of an underposed similarly constructed rack to thereby enable a stacking of two more of these racks. In one embodiment, the body displays a second series of wells extending from the bottom wall to the top wall whereby the body, when in a second position reversed relative to the first position, may also receive test tubes, the handles being reversably mountable to the end wall extension to still enable a stacking of racks in the second position.

Abstract: A cable tie wrap holder system has a plurality of vertically oriented primary tubes in a cylindrical configuration with an open upper end and a closed lower end. A plurality of vertically oriented secondary tubes are in a cylindrical configuration with an open upper end and a closed lower end. The primary tubes are coupled with the secondary tubes to form a tube assembly with the axes of all the tubes parallel with respect to each other.

Abstract: A carton for shipping, storing, and displaying rolls of material is disclosed. The carton comprises a front wall including a removable panel, with a reinforced panel provided above the removable panel and a lower panel extending across the front wall provided below the removable panel. During shipping, the removable panel strengthen the walls of the carton. At the destination, the removable panel is easily removed to allow access to the rolls in the carton. The reinforced panel allows the rolls to rest against the carton without tipping.

Abstract: The container carrier (1) serves to hold containers (11) for fluid samples. For the transport of the sample containers (11), the container carrier (1), which is directly but detachably connected with a cover part (2) during the dispensation of fluid samples into the sample containers (11), is separated from the cover part (2), with the sample containers (11) remaining in the container carrier (1) in transport. A transport cap (8) is provided for closing the container carrier (1) in transport, particularly in a fluid-tight manner.