Abstract: A package assembly (10) includes a package (14) having a body defining a receptacle for receiving a confectionery product, an outer surface for displaying a non-verbal design, and a removable overwrap (12) disposed about the body of the package, wherein the overwrap (12) is substantially opaque and includes verbal product information.

Abstract: A container for food or other items of interest has a bus-like configuration provided by semi-rigid material having fold lines defining front, rear and sides formed upon assembly of the carton to present a bus-like configuration to maximize the space for holding food or other items of interest and also provide an external display surface for decorative and advertising material.

Abstract: A hair carrier bag includes an elongated body, a clip assembly, and a hair product. The elongated body has a top, a bottom, and an inner surface, and includes a plurality of fold sections. The clip assembly is coupled to the inner surface of the elongated body. The hair product is disposed against the inner surface of the elongated body and has a portion that is secured within the clip assembly. The fold sections of the elongated body are adapted to be temporarily folded against each other, thereby reconfiguring the elongated body into a folded state and imprisoning the hair product therein.

Abstract: A sand ceremony apparatus has a sand receptacle with an opening at a top thereof and an interior volume suitable for the receipt of sand therein, a cover removably affixed over the opening and having a support surface formed thereon, and a decorative article removably positioned on the support surface of the cover. A structure that has an interior space in which the receptacle is received in the interior space. This structure include a first panel and a second panel. A first vase and a second vase are removably positioned in the structure on opposite sides of the sand receptacle.

Abstract: An animal waste bag dispenser wherein a roll of waste bags with the leading waste bag protruding from the center is inserted into a holder with an aperture on one end, and the holder is inserted into a plush animal with a second aperture aligned with the first aperture so that waste bags may be dispensed therefrom.

Abstract: A cooler for beverage containers preferably includes a cooler container, a cooler lid and a cooler cover. The cooler container, cooler lid and cooler cover are shaped to resemble a V-type engine. The cooler container includes an outer surface wall, which has a substantially consistent thickness. An inner surface of the outer surface wall forms a cooling cavity to accept beverage containers and ice. A pair of cylinder banks are formed on opposing sides of the cooler container and the cooler lid. At least one beverage container opening is formed through each cylinder bank to receive a beverage container. The cooler cover includes a first valve cooler cover, a manifold cooler cover and a second valve cooler cover. The cooler lid is secured to a bottom of the manifold cooler cover.

Abstract: The invention provides for a container comprising a container body sized to contain therein one or more items and an outer material arranged on the container body. The outer material is fashioned to either generally resemble a garment and/or generally resemble a neck and upper torso area of a garment.

Abstract: A packaging container is disclosed that includes a lid, a transparent material mounted on top of the lid that encloses an interior space, an article of artwork positioned inside the interior space and a transparent medium that fills substantially all or all of the remaining interior space, and a base below the lid with a storage cavity. In addition, a method for packaging a gift is disclosed that includes placing the gift in a storage cavity of a packaging container that includes a lid, a transparent material mounted on top of the lid that encloses an interior space configured to house at least one article of artwork and a base below the lid with a storage cavity, positioning at least one article of artwork inside the interior space and filling substantially all or all of the remaining interior space with a transparent medium.

Abstract: A cover display for a container in some implementations having a dome shaped cover base with a flat bottom and a top with a radius of curvature with one or more frame catches positioned near the periphery of the cover base. An adorned Tiara shaped cover with an annular wall supporting frame latches positioned to correspond to said frame catches is affixed over said dome shaped cover base.

Abstract: A support for a food product display arrangement is presented. The support includes a cylindrical structure having a diameter, an exterior surface and a height. The cylindrical structure is a food safe, foam material having a density suitable for supporting at least one of food products and display elements. The cylindrical structure is selectively adjustable about its diameter and height to accommodate a container used in the display arrangement. A plurality of supports are disposed in the cylindrical structure at positions and angles to create a visually interesting and aesthetically pleasing food product display arrangement. A plurality of food items are coupled to the supports.

Abstract: A greeting bag is described that is includes a gift bag and a greeting card. The gift bag and greeting card connect together to form the integrated assembly of the greeting bag that has a purposefully coordinated single decorative style. The gift bag and greeting card have individual decors that define alternative aspects of that particular theme of a decorative style. An attachment mechanism can also be included in the greeting bag that further fixes the greeting card to the gift bag. The attachment mechanism can have a third decor as well as a size and dimensions that can include an image or sentiment. A method is described wherein a greeting bag is selected by selecting a gift bag from a set of one or more gift bags that share a common decorative style. A greeting card is selected from a set of one or more greeting cards that share the same common decorative style with the gift bag.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure involve a pill-filtering article that is located and secured inside a pill container. Using one system, an assembly of articles distributes one pill at a time in the form of a single-pill dispensing apparatus that includes a pill-storage container and such a pill-filtering article. The container has an inner wall, an upper portion with a rim region where a cap may be secured, and a lower portion for containing pills. The pill-filtering article has a size and a shape that facilitates securing the article inside the pill-storage container near the inner wall, above the lower portion, and below the upper rim region, and also configured with a plurality of channel-defining regions including a first channel-defining region through which one-pill at a time passes and including a second channel-defining region through which one pill at a time passes.

Abstract: A packaging system for personal care products includes a package configured for receipt of personal care products therein, the package comprising an external surface, a package circumference, a package height, and a package width; and a concealment element repositionable between a first position in which the packaging system exhibits product-identifying graphics and a second position in which the packaging system is substantially bereft of product-identifying graphics, wherein the concealment element is a tubular sleeve that is open at two ends and that, in the first and second positions and at all intermediate positions while being repositioned between the first and second positions, circumscribes the package at the package circumference and does not extend beyond one of the package height and the package width.

Abstract: A transaction card holder for holding a transaction card, such as a gift card, on or within an insert that may be withdrawn from an enclosing main body of the holder. The holder is shaped to associate a transaction card with a product related to the transaction card via marketing, subject matter, point of sale placement or the like. The holder includes a sleeve sized for receiving and holding a sliding insert, an outer surface or outer conformation shaped to evoke the related product and may include one or more enhancement elements such as graphics and text upon the holder surfaces.

Abstract: A sanitary cake cover with a removable candle deck, which protects the contents of the cake from contamination during blowing out of celebratory candles. The transparent cake covers with a removable candle deck, which does not pierce the cake being decorated by lighted celebratory candles. The cake cover can be used without the candle deck. The sanitary cake cover is impervious to assault by normal airborne contaminants, such as dust and dirt as well from contaminated expelled breath during the act of blowing out candles. A separate removable candle deck which can be attached to or nestled securely atop the cover is removable to enable the container to be used for other food items without the obstruction of candle recesses. The flat top of either a round, rectangular or other shaped cover has a peripheral top ridge forming a flat central recess of dimensions to fit the flat candle deck.

Abstract: A mailing tube plug which has a removable decorative component which can be disengaged from the mailing tube plug and displayed separately from the mailing tube plug. The mailing tube plug has an ornament engagement end. The ornament engagement end has an ornament receiving region which is a recessed region for receiving at least a portion of the ornament. The recessed region is complementarily shaped to a portion of the ornament to receive a portion of the ornament. The mailing tube plug has a central shaft. The ornament is connected to an ornament attachment device, such as a looped string, which is strung through the central shaft. Pulling the ornament attachment device through the shaft presses the ornament against the recessed region. The free end of the ornament attachment device is itself secured such that the ornament is not loosened from its position within the ornament receiving region during mailing.

Abstract: The device comprises a first food-receiving portion provided within an upper side of a main body The first portion comprises independent first food compartments disposed in axisymmetrical positions with reference to a central vertical axis A first cover having at least one access aperture is positioned over the first portion and is supported for free rotation upon actuation by the animal being fed Independent second food-receiving portions, each comprising two second food compartments separated from one another by a transversal wall, are provided adjacent to the first portion Each second portion has a corresponding second cover that is in sliding engagement therewith and freely movable upon actuation by the animal being fed The combination of rotating and sliding covers create stimulating challenges for the animal.

Abstract: A new and improved device is disclosed having the form and shape of a large teddy bear or other character and providing an easy and aesthetically pleasing way for children to discretely organize and store their numerous plush toys. One or more viewing windows are provided for viewing into the one or more storage compartments where the plush toys are stored. A recording means allows children to easily record what toys have been stored and where. Access openings at the back of the device make it easy for children to store and remove their toys. Flaps are provided to temporarily cover windows and allow children to discretely store the toys. Methods for making and using the device are disclosed.

Abstract: A pet waste disposal system incorporates a rear molding having an interior volume for a rear compartment and includes a bag roll containment chamber moiety adjacent an aperture in a bottom wall. A center molding has an extrusion received in a circumferential lip of the rear molding in a closed position and provides a center wall. The center molding also includes a bag roll containment chamber mating moiety extending from the center wall for engagement of the bag roll containment chamber moiety of the rear molding in the closed position. The extrusion houses a second interior volume for a portion of a forward compartment. A front molding has a sealing surface to engage a front sealing surface on the center molding. The front molding is closely received against the center molding in a closed position opposite the rear molding.

Abstract: A toilet paper holding device for holding a spare roll of toilet paper or tissue is provided. The toilet paper holding device comprises a base plate and a top plate. A plurality of panels and a plurality of rods are mounted between the base plate and the top plate. The spare roll of toilet paper is visible between the panels and the rods. The lid sits on top of the toilet paper roll when inserted. When the holder is empty, the lid rests on the bottom of the device to serve as a reminder that the receptacle needs to be refilled.

Abstract: A product and packaging combination provides a matrix of colors to form an infinite number of stock and customizable designs. The designs are formed by a plurality of vials that are capable of being arranged in a matrix inside a container. Each individual vial holds a colored food product such as jellybeans. The vials may, for example, be sized to hold eight to ten jellybeans. The vials have at least one transparent portion, and the vials can be arranged inside the container to display the jellybeans. Vials of different colored jellybeans can be arranged to form images. Each of the vials may provide the individual “pixels” or dots of color that combine to form the image. For example, the images may pertain to specific companies, sports, hobbies, holidays or special occasions, and the images may be personalized with the recipient's name or a message.

Abstract: A packaging item for packaging a toy and an ultraviolet light accessory is described. The packaging item includes a transparent packaging shell and a toy positioning packaging. The transparent packaging shell has an opening therethrough to allow for access by a user. The toy positioning packaging is positioned within the transparent packaging shell. The toy positioning packaging includes a toy packing portion and an ultraviolet light accessory portion. The toy packing portion is formed to hold both the toy and ultraviolet light accessory such that upon activation, ultraviolet light is directed from the ultraviolet light accessory onto a portion of a toy that includes a reveal pigment. Upon exposure to the reveal pigment, the reveal pigment becomes visible to reveal a unique feature of the toy. The toy is, for example, a figurine.

Abstract: A liquid container cover is designed for a container which holds milk or other liquids and being stored in a refrigerator or other locations. Such cover, called “Milk Cover”, can trap dried milk flakes, small spills or drips, and other particles to keep them from landing on the refrigerator shelf or other shelf. The Milk Cover has cotton or foam material version with cow-pattern design to hold different sizes or shapes of containers.

Abstract: A backpack or other personal article having a changeable ornamental feature. The article includes an exterior surface with loop material affixed to a substantial portion of the exterior surface area of the pack or bag. The user may detachably secure patches or other objects to the surface of the backpack or personal article with hook and loop fastener material, providing a mechanism by which the user may accessorize and personalize their personal articles.

Abstract: A carton comprises a plurality of adjoined panels that define an interior space, including a front panel and a back panel opposite one another, and a first side panel and a second side panel opposite one another, at least one of which is a movable panel operative for being moved between a first position and a second position, and a heat-shrink patch at least partially joined to the movable panel on a side of the movable panel facing the interior space, the heat-shrink patch being operative for shrinking in response to heat so that shrinking the heat-shrink patch moves the movable panel from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: A roll of flexible strip for producing bags, the strip being a strip made of a plastic material suitable for being welded to the body of a tube of plastic fabric or extruded mesh, said strip being wound upon itself longitudinally around a support intended to be coupled to the shaft of a machine, the strip having a repetitive pattern along its length, comprising a functional section and a connecting section contiguous thereto, having a length (L) equal to or greater than the length (l) of the mentioned functional section and having a portion the format of which does not reproduce the format of the mentioned functional section.

Abstract: A cover display for a container in some implementations having a dome shaped cover base with a flat bottom and a top with a radius of curvature with one or more frame catches positioned near the periphery of the cover base. An adorned Tiara shaped cover with an annular wall supporting frame latches positioned to correspond to said frame catches is affixed over said dome shaped cover base.

Abstract: An apparatus used to arrange and display decorative items or candy. A narrow stem comprises a plurality of holes running throughout the stem. A plurality of metal rods are inserted into respective holes in the stem. Each metal rod has is attached to a plastic petal, which also comprises a clip. A piece of candy can be attached to each clip and can be supported by each respective petal. The plurality of metal rods arranged in this manner create a visually appealing arrangement of decorative items or dispenser of candy.

Abstract: A method of packaging a drinking straw includes a cover configured to attach to and to enclose a first portion of the drinking straw. A second portion of the drinking straw may be inserted into a beverage by a waiter handling the cover attached to the drinking straw.

Abstract: A Chewing Gum Cover with Wrapper Pocket provides consumers with a convenient place to store discarded gum wrappers and chewed gum. This innovative product features a decorative cover designed to encase a pack of gum. A pocket can be included on the front of the cover to hold discarded wrapping of each piece of gum that is used. Once a piece of chewed gum loses its appeal or necessity, the corresponding wrapper can be removed from the pocket, placed around the gum, and then returned to the pocket. Using this product may allow consumers to safely carry discarded gum and wrappers until they can be properly disposed.

Abstract: A sanitary cake cover with a removable candle deck, which protects the contents of the cake from contamination during blowing out of celebratory candles. The transparent cake covers with a removable candle deck, which does not pierce the cake being decorated by lighted celebratory candles. The cake cover can be used without the candle deck. The sanitary cake cover is impervious to assault by normal airborne contaminants, such as dust and dirt as well from contaminated expelled breath during the act of blowing out candles. A separate removable candle deck which can be attached to or nestled securely atop the cover is removable to enable the container to be used for other food items without the obstruction of candle recesses. The flat top of either a round, rectangular or other shaped cover has a peripheral top ridge forming a flat central recess of dimensions to fit the flat candle deck.

Abstract: A personalizable stacked tire shaped ice chest having a main ice chest housing and a selectively openable and closable lid member pivotably secured to the housing. The ice chest has a personalizable stacked tire shape, wheels rotatably secured to the housing, a collapsible pull handle mechanism connected to the housing, and areas on the housing and lid member for the placement of a logo or emblem.

Abstract: A cup holder is disclosed including a body in the shape of an Animal, a container compartment in the body shaped to hold a beverage container, a keel projecting downward from the body, and a ballast to orient the body in an upright position.

Abstract: A display package is provided that informs the customer of the product contained therein as well as providing a functional and useful storage unit for artificial nails when not in use. The display package includes a cylindrical portion and a main body, including a cavity within the main body of the display package. A first portion and a second portion of the display package divide the main body and the cylindrical portion and are joined together to form the display package. The display package is preferably in the shape of a bottle of nail polish and contains one or more trays having indentations for holding items such as artificial nails.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described that facilitate generating a color interference effect during opening and closing of a package for a product. The package includes first and second portions, each having printed thereon a color interference pattern. All or part of the second package portion is transparent, permitting the color interference pattern on the first package portion to be seen through the second package portion. The package portions are mated together (e.g., in a tube and sleeve arrangement or the like), such that the color interference patterns are aligned and overlap each other completely when the package is closed. As the package is opened (or closed), the interference patterns move or slide past each other, creating the visible color interference effect.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described that facilitate generating a changing visual effect during opening and closing of a package for a product. The package includes first and second portions, each having thereon an polarized interference region with non-parallel planes of polarization. All or part of the second package portion is transparent to one polarization, permitting the polarized interference region on the first package portion to interact with a polarized interference region on the second package portion. The package portions are mated together (e.g., in a tube and sleeve arrangement or the like), such that the polarized regions are aligned and overlap each other when the package is closed, thereby permitting less light through due to the two overlapping planes of polarization. As the package is opened (or closed), the polarized regions move or slide past each other, creating the visual effect by changing the size and shape of the overlapping polarized region.

Abstract: The gift pail kit allows a user to create a personalized gift package without the need for special creative or artistic talents. The kit includes a container (pail), shred packing material, facial expression transfer stickers, a hairpiece, a gift label, a note card and an instruction booklet. As presently contemplated, the pail will be offered in seven different hair color choices. The shred material may be colored to match the hair color. The pails may be offered in various sizes, and the kit will be fabricated from recyclable and eco-friendly materials.

Abstract: A packaging and storage device which includes one or more transparent structures each of which may include a portion of an image and which together form a completed image having an effective three-dimensional appearance. In one particular embodiment, the packaging and storage device include a support and protective structure for securing and protecting a storage media such as a digital video disc DVD within the device and the DVD includes an image thereon that is coordinated with the other images to forms a completed image.

Abstract: A visually coordinated absorbent product includes a article component having a body side liner, a garment side outer cover and an absorbent core disposed between the body side liner and the garment side outer cover. The article component has at least a first and second visual characteristic, wherein the first visual characteristic is different than the second visual characteristic. The article component is disposed in a packaging component having at least the first and second visual characteristics. In one embodiment, the packaging component is an individual pouch sized and configured to hold a single, individual article component. In various embodiments, the visual characteristics can include color, embossment, printing, and/or side sealing.

Abstract: A packaging system for personal care products is provided including a package including an external surface and a package circumference, and a concealment element circumscribing the package at the package circumference and being positionable between a first position in which the packaging system exhibits product-identifying graphics and a second position in which the packaging system is substantially bereft of product-identifying graphics.

Abstract: The present invention is a memories box that includes a rectangular box with a lid, an open side, with a pair of inner edges and a front with a plurality of grooves disposed on the pair of inner edges, a slidable planar side with a front facing that horizontally slides into the grooves and a supplemental rectangular box that includes a front side with a centered aperture, an interior portion with an interior storage compartment with a top with a pair of apertures and a removable top with a centered aperture that is removably slid inside the rectangular box to perform a presentation. The invention also includes a method for using a memories box to perform a presentation such as presenting a gift or present during a gift-giving occasion.

Abstract: A soccer-shaped cosmetic box includes an upper and a lower body having a plurality of connecting boards. The upper and lower body have a first and second connecting portions inside respectively, and the a receiving slot which can be used to store a brushing pen is formed between the connecting boards and the first and second connecting portions. The cosmetic box also has a plurality of lateral covering unit with a plurality of displaying areas and at least one receiving slot is formed inside the lateral covering unit to store powder, lipstick, eye shadow, cheek rouge, etc. The lateral covering unit is hinged with the connecting board and covering between the upper and lower body for form a ball-shaped unit. When a user wants to use the cosmetics stored in the receiving slot, the user can open the lateral covering unit or completely unfold the cosmetic box. It is not only convenient for the user to use without taking too much space, but also providing ornamental functions.

Abstract: A cigarette package according to the present invention has a thin outer case (10) and an inner tray (14) inserted into the outer case (10) in a manner allowing the inner tray to be pulled out, the inner tray (14) having a head (16) functioning as a grip to pull the inner tray (14) out from the outer case (10) and a plurality of grooves (22) holding filter-tipped cigarettes (F) along the direction that the inner tray (14) is pulled out.

Abstract: A container apparatus includes a base plate, a sidewall and at least three wheels. The base plate has a first side and a second side. The sidewall is arranged on the first side of the base plate such that the base plate and the sidewall form a room. This room has an aperture opposite to the base plate the sidewall comprises a mating structure. The mating structure is substantially regularly spaced. The at least three wheels are arranged on the other side of the base plate.

Abstract: A beverage storing and dispensing system having an interactive display.

Abstract: A biaxially oriented bottle with exterior threading in a hollow of a personage figure to form a unitary drinking cup, comprising: exterior threading at the base of the inner bottle to secure the inner bottle fast in internal threading at the base of the personage figure; exterior threading at the upper end of the inner bottle to secure the inner bottle fast into the internal threading at the top above the head of the personage figure; and wherein a handle is inscribed within the base of the inner bottle inside the exterior threading to enable the inner bottle to be wound fast to the internal threading in the hollow of the personage figure.

Abstract: A gift container with an integrated decorative display element is provided. The decorative element is adapted to be easily mounted upon the gift box to reduce the time and complexity involved in wrapping gifts. The decorative element may include mechanisms to quickly secure the gift box lid to the gift box container.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described that facilitate generating a color interference effect during opening and closing of a package for a product. The package includes first and second portions, each having printed thereon a color interference pattern. All or part of the second package portion is transparent, permitting the color interference pattern on the first package portion to be seen through the second package portion. The package portions are mated together (e.g., in a tube and sleeve arrangement or the like), such that the color interference patterns are aligned and overlap each other completely when the package is closed. As the package is opened (or closed), the interference patterns move or slide past each other, creating the visible color interference effect.

Abstract: A coin holder having edge view optics. The coin holder includes a coin having an obverse side, a reverse side and a coin edge having features on the coin edge. The features can include lettering, decorative patterns or other features of interest. An optical frame is configured to surround the coin edge and includes reflective surfaces that project an image of the coin edge to a viewing side of the optical frame, where the features of the coin edge can be viewed in a desired orientation.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a one piece squeezable container for chilled or frozen products comprising a body formed by a wall and closing means, said body having in his greater section a dimension d1 and a neck with an internal diameter d2, a wall thickness comprised between 30 and 500 pm, being made from a semicrystalline PET and wherein the ratio volume of the body of the container per gram of PET of the body is comprised between 20 and 100.