Abstract: A container lid comprises a top, substantially planar surface, means for coupling with a top of a container, a depressed area, a raised area, and a hinge area. The top, substantially planar surface is elongated to define two opposite longitudinal edges and two opposite lateral edges, and each of the two opposite lateral edges extends between and is shorter than each of the two longitudinal edges. The depressed area is surrounded by and extends below the top, substantially planar surface. The raised area is surrounded by and extends above the top, substantially planar surface. The raised area is positioned nearest one of the two opposite lateral edges and the depressed area is positioned nearest the other one of the two opposite lateral edges. The hinge area extends laterally across the top, substantially planar surface and is positioned between the depressed area and the raised area.

Abstract: A specimen rack and a specimen carrier system includes a luminous body disposed on a vicinity of a specimen container loading slot to notify, to an operator, information concerning an analyzing situation and condition of the specimen contained in the specimen container held by the specimen rack.

Abstract: An improved sealable pouch has an interior volume for receiving products for sterilization and an integral, foldable flap sealable to the pouch to provide a fully enclosed interior volume. Included on one or more portions of the pouch are indicia, preferably at least a first and second spaced apart indicia, to aid in proper folding of the flap. The indicia provide alignment means so that when the flap is properly folded to provide a leak proof seal, a predetermined portion of the indicia is covered by the flap. An improper seal can be visually determined to exist if all of the indicia or none of the indicia is visible after the seal is made. A proper seal is evidenced by only a portion of the first and second indicia being covered by the flap.

Abstract: A container lid retaining system includes a housing with a bottom wall and a perimeter wall attached to and extending upwardly from the bottom wall. The perimeter wall has an upper edge defining an opening extending into the housing. A cover is removably positioned on the perimeter wall to selectively close the opening. A flexible tether has a first end and a second end. The tether extends through the perimeter wall adjacent to the upper edge to position the first end within the housing. The tether extends through the cover to position the second end under the cover when the cover is positioned on the housing. A panel is attached to the first end to prevent the first end from is pulled through the perimeter wall. A stop is removably coupled to the tether adjacent to the second end to prevent the second end from being pulled through the cover.

Abstract: A system for labels that are positioned on a pharmaceutical container. The system can vary the choices for design and size of the labeling with respect to several types of container in which pharmaceuticals are positioned. The system increases the readability of information positioned on the pharmaceutical container by coordinating a label to the type and size of the container.

Abstract: A sensor storage container is provided that allows sensors to be checked visually from the outside. A container is used for storing sensors including an oxidation-reduction enzyme that oxidizes or reduces an object to be analyzed, a mediator that mediates the transfer of electrons caused by oxidation or reduction, and a detection means that detects the oxidation or reduction reaction. The container is transparent or semi-transparent in whole or in part and thereby the sensors can be checked visually from the outside of the container. This container may be composed of a container body and a lid. The container body may be provided with a scale. Preferably, the sensors are those produced using a ruthenium metal complex as the mediator.

Abstract: Disclosed is an outer package (10) for containing an inner package (20) that is marked on its surface with a bar code (25). The outer package includes a cut out area (15) on its surface. The bar code marked on the inner package is displayed through the cut out area of the outer package when the inner package is completely inserted into the outer package. The outer package can be made of a hard plastic shell or a paperboard container. The inner package can be a blister pack or a box small enough to fit within the outer package.

Abstract: A comestible package includes a blister tray having a plurality of upwardly opening blister depressions arranged in rows and columns. Each blister depression supports a consumable product therein. A blister sleeve is provided for receiving the blister tray. The blister sleeve has a planar wall overlying the blister depressions. The blister wall has an opening therein aligned with a portion of at least one of the blister depressions so as to enable viewing of the consumable products supported therein.

Abstract: A packaging (10) comprises a wrapper (12) of flexible material for encasing a product. The wrapper has a pouch (20,120) into which a message card (22) can be inserted and at least part of the pouch is see-through so that the message card can be seen when it is located in the pouch. In one aspect, the wrapper (12) is made of a laminated material comprising an outer layer bonded to an inner layer and the pouch (20) is defined between the inner and outer layers. In an alternative aspect, the pouch (120) is formed by attaching a label to the outer surface of the wrapper.

Abstract: A circular bar-code for encoding information regarding at least one of a body or a content of a body is provided. The bar-code encircles a central point and is configured such that the information encoded by the bar-code is readable along a closed line encircling the central point. The circular bar-code may be used for encoding a drug container, wherein the bar-code is located at the front face of the drug container such that the information encoded by the bar-code is readable from a front view to the drug container. The circular bar-code may be applied to an element configured to be attached to the front end of the drug container.

Abstract: A daily blister card housing a unit dose includes a back side and a front side opposite the back side. The front side includes a manufacturer indicator visible on the front side. A face has an outer periphery and a total planar area bounded by the outer periphery. One or more blisters extend outwardly at the face that contain at least three unit doses that are visible from outside the one or more blisters. Each of the one or more blisters includes a shoulder contacting a cavity backing surface and a projected cavity area bounded by the shoulder that is projected onto the cavity backing surface. A total projected cavity area of the one or more blisters is no more than about 45 percent of the total planar area bounded by the outer periphery.

Abstract: A package comprising an externally visible face. The externally visible face comprises indicia, the indicia having disposed thereon a relatively glossy or shiny coating. The externally visible face is embossed in a portion corresponding to the indicia. The externally visible face comprises an additional coating surrounding the indicia, the additional coating being relatively non-glossy. The indicia is non-alphanumeric.

Abstract: An array of packages includes a first package and a second package. The first package has a first outer structure, a first window perimeter shape, and a first product located in the first internal space. The first product defines a first product silhouette and the first window perimeter shape is indicative of the first product silhouette. The second package has a second outer structure, a second window perimeter shape, and a second product located in the second internal space. The second product defines a second product silhouette and the second window perimeter shape is indicative of the second product silhouette. The first and second products are diapers, training pants, adult incontinent articles, or feminine hygiene products and the first product silhouette is different than the second product silhouette.

Abstract: Methods of monitoring Propofol through a supply chain are disclosed herein. Consequently, the methods perform authentication of propofol as it is transported through the supply chain to the end user whereby propofol manufacturers and distributors can achieve data and product integrity and ultimately minimize cost.

Abstract: A container or pan for producing predetermined food portions is disclosed. Indicia are formed on the container at selected intervals adjacent an outer peripheral edge. A cutting blade is provided having a length substantially equivalent to a length, or a width, or a diameter of the container; or to a distance between a pair of cooperating indicia. The cutting blade is adapted to extend from the indicia on one side of the container to the indicia on another side of the container. The cutting member is placed in alignment with the respective indicia and then forced downwardly through the food. The indicia provide a guide to readily align the cutting blade for cutting the food into selected sized portions without having to measure and mark the food prior to cutting.

Abstract: Printed instructions (4000) can be included with the tray (100) in a medical procedure kit. The printed instructions (4000) can include instructional material (4202), such as pictorial, step-by-step instructions for using the medical procedure kit. The printed instructions (4000) can be configured as a booklet. The printed instructions (4000) can be adhesively attached to outer packaging (4201), and can include a peelable label (4402) that is separable from the printed instructions (4000) and is configured for attachment to medical records. Colorization of the various components can assist in ensuring safe usage of the medical procedure kit.

Abstract: A label for a container is provided that includes a bottom layer. The bottom layer backside includes an adhesive adapted to attach the bottom layer to the container, and the bottom layer frontside includes at least two separate printed information sets. Each printed information set is applicable to a respective distinct user group. The label also includes a top layer that is attached to the frontside of the bottom layer. The top layer includes window cut-outs that include a flap rotatable around an attached edge to expose the bottom layer frontside beneath the flap. Each flap is aligned with the corresponding printed information on the bottom layer frontside. Each window cut-out includes on the frontside printed information identifying the distinct user group corresponding to the printed information beneath the respective window cut-out. A container including a label is provided, and methods of attaching a label to a container are provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bag (10) for storing a therapeutic solution, including at least one compartment (11) for receiving a solution and defined by a diaphragm (12). The bag further includes at least one appendage (13) forming an extension of the diaphragm (12) and comprising a writing area (14). The bag for storing a therapeutic solution according to the invention makes it possible to write on the bag with a reduced risk of contamination.

Abstract: A package assembly in accordance with an example embodiment can include a first panel having a first exterior side and a first interior side, and a second panel having a second exterior side and a second interior side. The first interior side may be arranged to face the second interior side, and the first panel can be sealed to at least a portion of the second panel to define a pocket. The pocket can be configured to be of an appropriate size to accept and conceal a prepaid card. A tear strip can be provided for accessing the prepaid card concealed in the pocket. The tear strip may be accessible from either the first exterior side or the second exterior side, and the tear strip may be completely formed within an interior portion of the one of the first panel or the second panel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a receptacle for produce. The receptacle includes a side wall and a label area for a label including a code. The label area is substantially flat and located on the side wall. The label is adapted to be adhered to the label area. The wall is disposed at a selected acute angle to the vertical so as to facilitate reading of the code by a code reader.

Abstract: A device and method for providing medical information to patients admitted in health care facilities such as hospitals, comprising a container with medical information relating to a medical condition provided on a display panel thereof, wherein the container can be used to store and transport a patient's personal items, wherein the container and medical information thereon is provided to the patient upon admission to the health care facility, the patient is educated regarding the information during the course of the patient's stay, and the patient is encouraged to take the container upon discharge from the facility.

Abstract: A package including a container having a layer with an interior surface and an exterior surface. The layer forms an interior space. The container includes a window on only a portion of the exterior surface. The container contains within the interior space one or more absorbent articles each having substantially the same absorbent capacity. Each absorbent article is individually wrapped in a wrapper. The exterior surface of the container has a signal color corresponding to the absorbent capacity, and each of the wrappers has a substantially similar signal color in the form of a design. In addition, only a portion of the wrapper can be viewed through the window.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a multi-layered package, and particularly to a container including a container opening and a container bottom. Preferably, at least one outer wall includes a predetermined removable wall section, revealing an information. The feature of the package according to the present invention is that the package is formed with at least one inner wall and one outer wall. Thereby, the wall section is as part of the outer wall a removable card.

Abstract: Customizable cosmetic containers, customization components, kits, and methods In one embodiment a kit is disclosed comprising a cosmetic container comprising a body, the body defining a cavity configured to receive a cosmetic product, and the body configured to be coupled to a lid in a closed position such that the body and the lid cooperate to substantially enclose the cavity and two or more customization components each configured to be connected to at least one of the body and a lid such that at least a portion of the customization component contours to the shape of a surface of the at least one of the body and lid.

Abstract: A combination package consisting of container for a product and secondary item packaged with it, and having a container; a label on the container; a secondary item compartment integrally formed with the label, an access opening for the compartment, and, a closure integrally, formed with the label for closing the secondary item compartment, the closure being releasable to remove the item.

Abstract: A packaging assembly having an open design for displaying a product is provided. The packaging assembly is configured for storage and display in high density arrays of packaging assemblies, such as storage in pallets, and is configured to display visual information to a user from any perspective, even when the packaging assembly is packed in high density arrays of packaging assemblies. The packaging assembly includes an inner portion designed to contain a product and a housing designed to house the inner portion, wherein the inner portion includes a substantially transparent cover that facilitates display of the product. The packaging assembly includes an outer portion having a three dimensional window box frame, wherein portions of the window box frame are configured to couple to flanges provided on the inner portion.

Abstract: Flexible film packages having a partial, initial seal against ambient atmosphere and are easily openable and reclosable. The flexible film packages are generally resealable to extend the shelf-life or freshness of products contained therein once the package is initially opened. By one approach, the flexible film has two opposing edge portions that meet to form a longitudinal seal extending from a first end seal to a second end seal. The flexible film may have a score that defines a package opening. An elongated closure layer may extend over the score and may extend from a first end seal to a second end seal and within the opposing edge portions that form the longitudinal seal. The elongated closure layer may have a tack-free gripping portion used to release at least a portion of the elongated closure from the flexible film to form the package opening.

Abstract: A package having a parallelepiped-shaped container, which is cup-shaped and has a bottom wall, an open top end opposite the bottom wall, a front wall and a rear wall opposite and parallel to each other, and two parallel lateral walls interposed between the front wall and the rear wall; and a lid, which rotates between a closed position and an open position respectively closing and opening the open top end of the container, and has a top wall hinged to the rear wall of the container, and a front wall which, in the closed position, is superimposed on the front wall of the container.

Abstract: The disclosure features methods and compositions for determining whether a male subject has, or is at an increased risk of developing, an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The disclosure also features methods for adjusting a treatment regimen (e.g., discontinuing a therapy comprising an antioxidant) or administering a therapy that does not contain an antioxidant for a male subject in view of one or both of an MnSOD2 genotype status and an elevated level of an antioxidant in a biological sample obtained from the male subject. Also featured are methods for reducing superoxide levels in a subject based on one or both of an MnSOD2 genotype status and an elevated level of an antioxidant in a biological sample obtained from the male subject.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing labeled, plastic foam containers, such as a labeled EPS cup uses a heated pocket to thermally bond a label to a plastic cup. Also described is a labeled plastic foam container, such as a labeled EPS cup, having high quality printing capabilities, sufficient stiffness, acceptable insulation and barrier properties and reduced production cost.

Abstract: A labeling system comprises a wall enclosing a space and a container for holding a retractable label, the container laterally disposed in relation to the space. The retractable label is configured to extend out of and retract into the container. In some embodiments, the wall at least partially defines a container cap. In other embodiments, the wall at least partially defines another container for holding material, such as, e.g., material of medicinal utility.

Abstract: The invention is related to a label mark configuration for bottle water contains a label which can wrap around the bottle body through the process adopting automatic packaging machine. The label contains a mark area and a copy layer covered with carbon powder film of dark color. The copy layer uses carbon powder film to laminate onto the back of the mark area by high frequency or hot melt lamination. Such mark configuration allows users to scribe the surface of the mark area, so the copy layer can peel off and transfer the script to the inner surface of the mark area. As a result, the mark area will show the desired symbol or pattern that can be used to distinguish from others.

Abstract: Primary packages configured for display and sale without secondary packaging are stacked horizontally in a product display tray. The individual primary packages may shaped to facilitate grasping by having a first surface contoured for grasping in the user's palm, and a second surface opposite the first surface with molded branding information for engagement by a portion of the user's fingers. Molded branding information may be positioned on a surface of the primary package that faces upwardly when the primary packages are positioned in the product display tray.

Abstract: A system for providing a shipping label and a packing list on a container is provided which enables rapid and automated sequential application of a packing list and a shipping label to the container. The shipping label is configured complemental to the packing list whereby the packing list may first be adhered directly to the container and then the shipping label may be placed thereover. The shipping label may be applied over the packing list while the container moves continuously down a conveyor. The invention further includes an apparatus for sequentially applying the packing list and then the shipping label, and a method for applying the packing list and shipping label in registry.

Abstract: Box for packaging and transporting products. This is a box essentially made from plastic, designed to contain, within, different products, such as fruit, vegetables and the like. The box is characterized in that it comprises a lightweight cage-type supporting structure (1) and a packaging-like laminar body (15) that is placed against the inside or outside of the lateral walls and base of the cage-type supporting structure (1) mentioned above, being connected to the laminar body over at least some of the elements that make up the cage-type supporting structure (1).

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 round, hot fillable plastic container includes an upper portion defining an opening; a bottom portion; and a main body portion having a plastic sidewall that has a plurality of vacuum panels defined therein. The main body portion has a generally hourglass shape with a central portion that is narrower than upper and lower portions thereof. The hourglass shape optimizes grippability of the container. Grippability is optimized further by the presence of indentations that are formed between columns that define the hourglass shape and pillow portions that are provided for finger support. The indentations permit a consumer to gain finger traction and purchase with respect to the container body, even when a label is positioned between the container body and the user's fingers. The main body portion further has a first groove defined in the upper portion thereof, a second groove defined in the lower portion thereof and a third groove that is defined in the central portion thereof.

Abstract: An article of manufacture includes a label, a first glue resist area. The first glue resist area is located on a back of the label. The first glue resist area is configured to prevent at least one edge of the label from curling during a labeling process.

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 paint brush protective cover for a paint brush includes a jacket which provides for wet media storage and safe transportation.

Abstract: A plastic container (1), in particular a plastic preform (1), having a base body (2), a thread region (4) arranged on the base body, wherein the thread region (4) is formed in one piece with the base body (2), and a section (6) of which at least parts are annular and which is arranged underneath the thread region (4), extends outwards in a radial direction (R) of the plastic container (1) and is formed in one piece with the base body, wherein the annular section has a first surface (6a) facing the base body (2) and a second surface (6b) facing the thread region (4). According to the invention, at least one optically perceivable marking (10) is arranged on the surface (6a) facing the base body (2).

Abstract: A method and system provides a stored value token that includes a three dimensional, closed volume which can include a movable cover for allowing access to the closed volume. The closed volume can contain various movable objects such as consumer goods, like plant seeds, edible food stuffs like mints, and/or utilitarian objects that can be used by the consumer such as screws, nails, nuts, bolts, etc. The closed volume can comprise human readable printed media on one side that identifies the volume as a stored value card and that identifies the contents being contained within the closed volume.

Abstract: Household-strength bleach contains just two essential components, hypochlorite and hydroxide, and the hypochlorite is well-known to damage soft fabrics. In this invention is discovered a third component, the concentration ratio which is the concentration of hypochlorite over the concentration of hydroxide in the bleach solution. Although considered impossible, hypochlorite bleach can be made fabric gentle by elegantly balancing the concentrations of hypochlorite and hydroxide, requiring no ingredients commonly added to mitigate the damaging effect of hypochlorite. It's all in the ratio (or the reciprocal). By adding hydroxide to a solution of given hypochlorite salt concentration, the bleach fabric protection progressively improves for ratio values below 12.5:1, reaching maximum protection at a ratio value about 2:1. By comparison, the ratio value is >30:1 for fabric-damaging common regular bleach.

Abstract: A product package having a product tray and an information indicator that can be mounted in the tray. The information indicator is operable to be held in the product tray and the product placed into the tray on top of the information indicator. The tray is operable to protect the product from damage during storage or transport as well as provide an enhanced appearance during display. The information indicator is operable to convey information to the consumer as well as assist in removal of the product from the product tray.

Abstract: An extremely light weight, EPS Styrofoam food carrier. The food carrier has a cover and empty body that form a tightly enclosed container. On the interior base side of the body imprints plurality of interconnecting grooves extending up onto the wall, forming air circulation pathways, allowing more uniform temperature inside the food carrier.

Abstract: A foldable box holding a plurality of pouches is described. The foldable box comprises a lid, a cavity, a means for indicating the medications in each pouch, a means for associating the medications in the foldable box with a particular patient, a means for closing the box, and a means for recording that the medications in the pouch have been consumed. The lid is adjacent to a back wall that is rotatable along a first fold line. The bottom wall is adjacent to the back wall, two side walls, and a front wall that forms a cavity configured to receive a plurality of pouches. At least one pouch comprises a plurality of different tablets corresponding to a plurality of different medications that are for a particular patient.

Abstract: A packing body suitable as a portable packing body which can change the appearance under a state where an article is contained. The packing body (1) containing an article comprises a container main body (2) for containing an article, and an extending portion (3) extending outward of the container main body (2), with the outer side face of a central region in the height direction of the container main body (2) as the proximal end (31). The packing body (1) can be changed from a first mode where the extending portion (3) is arranged to cover the side of the first end (21) of the container main body (2) from the proximal end (31) to a second mode where the extending portion (3) is arranged to cover the side of the second end (22) of the container main body (2) by reversing the extending portion (3) along the proximal end (31). An opening (33) for exposing a second end face (24) on the side of the second end (22) at least in the second mode is formed at the extension end (32) of the extending portion (3).

Abstract: To provide an embossing device, an embossing method and an embossed can which are capable of conducting embossing having a non-shaped section and an arbitral number of embossed areas, and are capable of improving quality or productivity. An embossed can 10 is a double-embossed surface can in which on a can barrel 101 a first pattern 104 is printed; a first concave part 105 is formed in the state that it is so positioned as to almost conform to the first pattern 104; a second pattern 106 is printed at a position which is distant in the circumferential direction with the non-shaped section therebetween; and a second concave portion 107 is formed in the state that it is so positioned as to almost conform to the second pattern 106.

Abstract: A disposable absorbent article is provided. The article comprises one or more disposable absorbent articles having a configuration corresponding to a wearer's stage of development, the disposable absorbent articles being enclosed in a package; a brand indicator disposed on the package and a line-up indicator disposed on the package, the line-up indicator including visual indicia and narrative indicia. The line-up indicator associates the absorbent article configuration with a corresponding stage of development, the association enabling a consumer to identify the appropriate absorbent article configuration for a wearer. An array of disposable absorbent article configurations is also provided.

Abstract: A container including a plurality of walls assembled into a three-dimensional body that defines an internal volume, wherein at least one of the walls includes a plurality of pre-formed fold lines that facilitate controlled deformation of the wall when the container is under compression.