Abstract: A webstock device for providing a signaling function while being relatively camouflaged includes sheet-like webstock material, a cavity in the webstock material, a signaling device at least partly contained in the cavity, and means for retaining the signaling device at least partly in the cavity. The cavity in the webstock material is closed by respective layers of material and a cover layer can be printed with desired information, instructions, etc. The signaling device may be an accousto-magnetic signaling device, an RF device or other signaling device. The invention also includes methods and apparatus for making the webstock device and methods for using the device.

Abstract: A hang tab that is used to suspend an article and display a removable coupon is provided in the form of a uniformly thin flat sheet of synthetic resin material having a coupon section integrally formed with the flat sheet with tearable perforated portions and cut portions around the perimeter of the coupon portion. The coupon portion is easily removable from the hang tab. A separate bonding section having an adhesive layer is provided adjacent the coupon portion and a hole for hanging is provided remote from the bonding section. The adhesive layer adheres to the product to be suspended using the hole. A consumer may remove the coupon from the coupon portion after purchase of the product.

Abstract: The invention is a condiment container that attaches to other objects. In one embodiment of the invention, the condiment container is a portable and disposable container that adhesively attaches to the interior of a vehicle. This embodiment facilitates the eating of food and snacks while driving. This embodiment includes a container body that holds the condiment. The container body can have any shape (e.g., it can be in a shape of a packet or a bucket). This container includes an attaching arm that rotatably couples to the container body, and has an adhesive material on one of its sides. A consumer can attach the container to a surface in the vehicle by rotating the arm away from the container body and abutting the adhesive side of the arm to the vehicle surface.

Abstract: A carrier tape system for receiving, retaining and quickly releasing small components, such as singulated bare die or integrated circuit (IC) chips for automated assembly processing. The carrier tape system is comprised of a longitudinally elongated flexible carrier tape frame with a plurality of spaced apart aperture cavities and a pair of pressure sensitive adhesive tape rails affixed to one surface of the carrier tape frame with the adhesive surfaces facing into the aperture cavities of the carrier tape frame. Each PSA tape rail has a longitudinal linear side edge and a configured side edge, where the linear side edge is affixed to the surface of the of the carrier tape frame and the configured side edge extends into and overlaps the aperture cavities for adhesioning the back side of the small components. With the configured side edges of PSA tape rails, a range or adhesion levels can be achieved with the PSA tape rails in one fixed gap width location.

Abstract: A cuvette package for loading multicell cuvettes from the package into measurement instruments having their cuvette loading accessories designed to accept known packages. On top of a row of multicell cuvettes is attached a detachable bonding strip having a width smaller than that of the width of the row of multicell cuvettes. The bonding strip serving to keep the row of cuvettes together during transport and being easily detachable when the cuvettes are being loaded into the instrument. The multicell cuvettes are loaded into the instrument from the dispensing device which supports the cuvette in place and has its top surface provided with an opening permitting the removal of the strip by pulling off from the supported multicell cuvette package.

Abstract: A cuvette package for loading multicell cuvettes from a package into measurement instruments having their cuvette loading accessories designed to accept known packages. On top of a row of multicell cuvettes is attached a detachable bonding strip having a width smaller than that of the width of the row of multicell cuvettes. The bonding strip serving to keep the row of cuvettes together during transport and being easily detachable when the cuvettes are being loaded into the instrument. The multicell cuvettes are loaded into the instrument from the dispensing device which supports the cuvette package in place and has its top surface provided with an opening permitting the removal of the strip by pulling off from the supported multicell cuvette package.

Abstract: A chip tray comprises a first member (11) having an adhesive (13) on an upper face thereof and a second member (12) having upper and lower faces and at least one chip carrying section (14) having a through hole (15) extending downwardly from a bottom of the chip carrying section to the lower face of the second member. The second member is placed upon the first member such that the upper face of the first member is opposed to the lower face of the second member.

Abstract: A security label for a specimen container comprising a generally elongated strip of label material having a plurality of lines of perforations is disclosed. Also disclosed is a security label for a specimen container having a line of perforations. The line or lines of perforations of the disclosed invention extend across the width of the generally elongated strip of label material. A method of securing a specimen container is also disclosed. The method disclosed involves providing a security label comprising a generally elongated strip of label material defining a first surface and a second surface. A plurality of lines of perforations extend across the width of the generally elongated strip of label material. The security label is then adhered to a specimen container so that the center portion of the security label is aligned with the lid of a specimen container.

Abstract: A method and combination for separating a singular element from a stack of contiguous similar stacked elements intended for individual use. A container for the stack is provided that has a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive firmly attached along one of its surfaces. To separate an individual element the stack is removed from the container, an outer or end element in the stack is pressed against the layer of adhesive, and the stack is pulled away from the layer of adhesive to separate at least a portion of the outer filter from the adjacent filter in the stack. The separated element is then peeled away from the layer of adhesive.

Abstract: A method of packaging and displaying a relative flat product, and intermediate and final package produced, allow a desirably thick package to be produced yet the package can be shipped in a low volume configuration to save shipping costs, and can be expanded at or adjacent the display site in a simple yet effective manner. The package is particularly suitable for packaging a prepaid phone card having machine readable indicia, an opening being provided in the package blank so that the machine readable indicia is visible through the opening so that the phone card can be activated without removing the phone card from the completed package.

Abstract: A carrier band of electronic parts which can carry electronic parts such as IC packages in good protected condition without spoiling the convenience of a carrier tape having convexities and sticking tape.

Abstract: A pair of complementary securement members are provided for securing an article of portable equipment, such as a laptop or palm held computer, within a portable carrying case. Since the thickness of the securement member attached to the base of the portable computer may interfere with the operation of non-slip frictional members which conventionally depend from the base of the portable computer, supplemental frictional members are provided in conjunction with the securement member. The supplemental frictional members project beyond the remaining portion of the securement member to engage a supporting surface (e.g., table or desk) when the portable computer is removed from its portable carrying case.

Abstract: Disclosed is a peel pouch adapted to enclose an article to be sterilized, the peel pouch having a base panel having an exterior surface and an edge. In selected embodiments, a first and a second flap are disposed along the edge of the base panel so that the first flap is spaced apart from the second flap. The peel pouch further includes a cover panel having at least one tab disposed on along an edge of the cover panel, the cover panel overlying the base panel. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the tab is disposed above and between the first and second flaps. At least one seal joins the cover panel to the base panel so that a pocket suitable to receive articles to be sterilized is formed. The peel pouch may be electret treated prior to insertion of the article to be sterilized. During opening of the peel pouch, the exterior surface of the base panel is held against a supporting surface while a separating force is applied to the tab of the cover panel to separate the cover panel from the base panel.

Abstract: Heat sinks and electrical components pre-coated with a layer of a material such as thermal grease are disclosed. Contamination and migration of the thermal grease is substantially reduced by covering the coated areas with a release liner that is removed prior to the assembly of the heat sink into a circuit board or other assembly. By providing a pre-coated heat sink, productivity can be enhanced, by increasing accuracy with which the thermal grease is applied, thus eliminating waste and clean up. Methods for pre-coating either a heat sink or the release liner with thermal grease are also disclosed. In preferred embodiments areas of the heat sink can be either fully coated, or portions electively coated, and the coating may be accomplished by a silk screening or pad printing process, which includes using an applicator head. The release liner is preferably provided with a pull-off tab to facilitate the removal of the release liner.

Abstract: A security kit and method for protecting refrigerant systems is provided with a seal member for each service port of an air conditioning system. The kit may also include a validation record for recording identifying indicia from each of the seal members. The seal members are heat shrinkable plastic sleeves adapted to be secured on service ports and heated to shrink around and conform to the service port, substantially interfering with the use of the service port. The seal member is not removable without perceptible alteration. A kit can be provided with seal members for one or more service ports.

Abstract: Retaining flaps for shipping cartons, with bonding material disposed on at least a portion of the flaps, are provided. The flaps are interposed between delicate items, such as, for example, floral grouping assemblies, to hold the delicate items essentially immobile within a shipping carton in order to prevent damage from internal movement of the delicate items when the shipping carton is transported. The bonding material disposed on the flaps releasably connects to portions of the floral grouping wrappings and to portions of the internal surface of the shipping carton. The flaps can be constructed of a flexible or a rigid material.

Abstract: A packaging assembly for shipping a container. A support member supports the container in an upright position. A sheet of material is wrapped about the support member and at least a portion of the container such that the sheet of material encompasses the support member and at least a portion of the container. The sheet of material may be secured about the support member and at least a portion of the container. The container may be bondingly secured to the support member.

Abstract: A package of products for mosaic handworks, especially for lists of mosaic tesserae and the like, made up of a lower support element (3) on which the tesserae (2) of a list are laid and provided with edges (30) acting as guiding means for the list, and of a transparent upper element (4) for joining and covering the tesserae which is provided with a retaining edge (40) and with resolvable adhesive means for its association to the tessarae (2) and possibly also to the support element (3) (FIG. 2).

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for receiving and transporting semiconductor chips. The chips are placed in pockets on a top surface of a first carrier. A similar carrier has an adhesive sheet placed on its top surface, and it is inverted and placed on the first carrier. A vacuum is pulled on orifices leading to the pockets. The vacuum pulls the flexible sheet into contact with the chips. The second carrier is then removed from the first carrier. Air pressure may be introduced to assist in the removal. A cover may be placed over the second carrier.

Abstract: A packaging substrate configured for connection to a rotary cutting wheel has a first portion thereof bonded to a side of the rotary cutting wheel and a second portion of the packaging substrate detached from the rotary cutting wheel and extending outwardly from the side of the rotary cutting wheel. The packaging substrate is configured in a manner to permit the first portion and the second portion to be separated from one another in a manner to leave the first portion substantially in tact on the side of the rotary cutting wheel, wherein a line of demarcation defines between the first and second portions. The second portion is preferably configured as a tab having an eyelet surface extending therethrough for enabling hanging of the rotary cutting wheel on a display rack or the like. The packaging substrate has a printable surface formed thereon.

Abstract: A photo condom package including a planar front rear panels connected together by a middle tab. The middle tab is made of flexible material which enables it to act as a hinge so that the front and rear panels may be folded over to enclose around a condom wrapper in an outer package. An adhesive is provided on the inside surface of the front and rear panels thereby enabling them to adhere to the outer package. In one embodiment, a thin removable film is placed over the inside surfaces which is removed when applying the package to a condom. Formed on the front panel of the package is an opening. During assembly, a small photograph is placed over one surface of the condom. The front panel is then aligned over the condom so that the photograph may be seen through the opening. An optional information panel may be printed on the outside surface of the back panel which enables an individual to print personal information on the condom.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for preparing a floral assembly for shipment. Disposing at least one floral assembly on a shipping device formed from a thermoplastic or resinous material having a connecting bonding material thereon wherein the floral assembly is connectingly bonded to the shipping device.

Abstract: This invention relates to paperboard materials for carrying static cling vinyl products for transport to end users. Such structures of this type, generally, provide good adhesion for the static cling vinyl product, but allow the vinyl product to be peeled off easily.

Abstract: The invention provides a carrier band of electronic parts, comprising: a band-type tape band 12, which has sprocket holes 13 and holes 14 at regular intervals; a one-side sticking tape 15, which is affixed to a back side of the tape band 12, wherein a sticking face of the tape is exposed from the holes 14 such that electronic parts A can be stuck at the sticking face of the tape and rolled up to a reel; and projecting portions 16, 16, which are formed in both side edges of a tape width direction of the holes 13 of the tape band 12 such that a distance between opposing pointed ends can be narrower than a width of the sticking tape 15, wherein both sides of the sticking tape 15 pushed up to an upper side of the holes 14 are supported by the projecting portions 16, 16.

Abstract: A display device for affixing samples to a package provides a member having a first surface which includes first fastening means; and a second surface which includes second fastening means, wherein the first fastening means fastens the member to a first object which supports the member, and the second fastening means attaches a display means.

Abstract: An individually packaged absorbent article, such as a catamenial device, is disclosed. The absorbent article has an outer periphery with first and second ends and first and second longitudinal sides. The absorbent article further has first and second major surfaces, with the second major surface having an garment attachment adhesive secured thereto. The absorbent article is enclosed by a wrapper having first and second ends, first and second longitudinal sides, and first and second major surfaces. The first major surface of the wrapper is releasably affixed to the garment attachment adhesive such that the first and second ends of the wrapper and the first and second longitudinal sides of the wrapper extend beyond the outer periphery of the absorbent article. An attachment device, such as a line of an adhesive or one or more dots of adhesive, is secured to the second major surface of the wrapper and is located closer to the first end than to the second end.

Abstract: A package for carrying fluid or powder samples and which is well adapted for application to product packaging or cards using automated equipment, and methods for forming the same. The package may be produced using a support web, a web of double coated tape, a web of transfer tape, or a release liner and a self-adhesive laminate. Unique nip rollers are disclosed for over-laminating the pouches and for guiding the web with pouches thereon for packaging.

Abstract: In a packaging arrangement for nail correction strips, it is provided for simplification of the application that each nail correction strip is arranged on a film- or cardboard-like carrier projecting over the sides of the actual correction strip. Favorably, a spacer strip, on which in turn rests the nail correction strip, is arranged on the carrier.

Abstract: A debris catching pouch for attaching to a generally vertical surface of a structure to catch debris falling from a drill drilling a hole in the surface of the structure. The pouch includes a back panel and a front panel coupled to the front surface of the back panel to define a pocket for catching debris between the back panel and the front panel. The back surface of the back panel has an adhesive provided thereon for adhesive attachment of the back surface of the back panel to the surface of a structure.

Abstract: The present invention intends to provide a receiver for a disk in which a disk can be easily attached or detached and a light weight and low costs can be realized because the structure is simple and which is convenient to be held and carried because of being not bulky. According to the invention, the receiver for the storage medium disk is formed in such a manner that as an adhesive layer having adhesive properties, for example, a silicone resin layer whose surface is smooth is laminated onto one or both surfaces of a base plate, thereby forming a disk receiving portion and the storage medium disk is closely adhered to the disk receiving portion so as to be held. It is desired that the silicone resin layer is made of a silicone resin having a hardness of 20 to 70 degrees via a primer. A lid portion whose size is almost equal to that of the base plate can be also connected to the disk receiving portion.

Abstract: By employing an award determining prize member incorporating a lens constructed to cooperate with printed indicia which produces a minimum of two separate and distinct visual images, depending upon the angle at which images are viewed, a unique and highly valued prize member is created, as well as prize award members which are incapable of having prize related information observed by the consumer prior to purchasing the item. In the present invention, the visual image representing the prize award information is quickly and easily mounted to the inside surface of a cap and is constructed with at least one image thereof being visible only when viewed at an angle which is substantially perpendicular to the surface of the indicia. In this way, advance determination of winning prize members by consumers prior to opening and removing the cap from the container is eliminated.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sturdy display package which, in an embodiment, is made of first and second peripherally sealed transparent PVC sheets approximately 7.5 mils thick each. The package is particularly useful for displaying and protecting small items such as pain reliever packets or condoms. The invention includes a method and apparatus for making such a package. The first sheet is positioned over a nesting plate having a plurality of nesting modules, each corresponding to one package and being independently height-adjustable by a shim at a selected location to correct sealing flaws. The second sheet is then positioned over the first sheet so that the items are between the sheets. An RF-sealing die is provided having package-shaped sealing dies, each defining a pocket. The sealing die and nesting plate are pressed together so that each pocket receives a bulge formed by from one of the items.

Abstract: Improved package assemblies for containers, the packaging assemblies comprising a rigid base member having at least one row of containers removably secured to the base member by frangible adhesive, a cover member and a film of plastic material passing over the base member, the containers and the cover member and secured to itself to further secure the containers in assembly therewith.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for preparing a floral assembly for shipment. Disposing at least one floral assembly on a shipping device formed from a thermoplastic or resinous material having a connecting bonding material thereon wherein the floral assembly is connectingly bonded to the shipping device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for preparing an item or plurality of items for shipment. Disposing one or a plurality of items on a rigid surface having a layer of deformable cushioning material with a bonding material thereon wherein the items are connectingly bonded to the foam layer which is deformed in response to the items. The items may be items of china, floral containers, and flower pots, or other similar items.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of retaining a cylindrical shaped product or container within a shadow carton so that the front label on the product or container does not rotate out of view. The shadow carton comprises an opening to enable the lower portion of the carton to be closed with an adhesive that is then attached to the bottom end of the cylindrical product or container so that the product or container essentially is glued to the bottom of the carton and will not rotate out of position. The bottom of the carton comprises a lower portion with an opening and two side flaps that are cut and scored so that the opening still remains exposed until the bottom of the carton is folded. Adhesive is applied to the bottom of the carton in order to then seal the bottom.

Abstract: A package for articles such as zinc air batteries includes a base, a cover hinged to the base, and a flexible sheet material for covering the articles. The base includes pockets for the articles. The flexible sheet material adhesively attached to the articles and base, covers the articles in the pockets. The articles are capable of being stripped from the flexible sheet material.

Abstract: A packaging assembly for shipping a container. A support member supports the container in an upright position. A sheet of material is wrapped about the support member and at least a portion of the container such that the sheet of material encompasses the support member and at least a portion of the container. The sheet of material may be secured about the support member and at least a portion of the container. The container may be bondingly secured to the support member.

Abstract: A device for storing and transporting electronic devices such as semiconductor chips, comprising: a frame having a top side, a bottom side, a periphery, and a window within the periphery, a thin film covering the window, the thin film having on its top surface an adhesive layer, the adhesive layer being adapted to hold a plurality of electronic devices, the electronic devices being attachable to the adhesive layer at any location on the thin film within the window, and the electronic devices being uncovered, a recess in the bottom side, and a raised flange around the window on the top side wherein the raised flange of one of the devices mates with the recess of another device, thereby allowing the devices to be stacked. The adhesive properties of the adhesive layer may be greatly reduced by exposure to electromagnetic radiation such as heat (infrared) or ultraviolet, thereby releasing the electronic device.

Abstract: A shipping carton including a box assembly and a plurality of pots containing floral groupings. A bonding material is applied to the base of the box assembly and the pots containing floral groupings are disposed in the retaining space of the box so that the bonding material engages and connects each of the pots containing floral groupings. Retaining inserts may be disposed in the retaining space of the box to retain the growing medium contained in the pots within the pots during movement or shipment of the box assembly. The retaining inserts may be secured to the inner surface of the side walls of the box through a securing means such as a clip to prevent displacement of the retaining inserts during movement or shipment of the box assembly.

Abstract: A food packet and preferably a chewing gum packet for holding the chewing gum sticks in the packet after the initial opening and a method for forming the packets.

Abstract: By a manufacturing method including a process of supplying a connection-releasable connecting material (4) onto a surface of a plurality of chip parts (3) and a process of connecting the plurality of chip parts (3) by the connecting material (4), there is formed a chip assembly (1) comprised of the plurality of chip parts (3) connected with each other by means of the releasable connecting material (4). Further provided is a method of preparing the chip assembly (1), a process of releasing connection achieved by the connecting material (4) between a target chip part and an adjacent chip part, and a process of mounting the target chip part separated through releasing of the connection onto a board and soldering the same, thereby providing chip parts capable of easily coping with an increase of operation speed of chip parts on the process of mounting line, achieving an improved space efficiency, and suppressing waste of resources.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for preparing a floral assembly for shipment. Disposing at least one floral assembly on a shipping device formed from a thermoplastic or resinous material having a connecting bonding material thereon wherein the floral assembly is connectingly bonded to the shipping device.

Abstract: A packaging system for displaying articles such as wallets in a manner such that the wallets are readily accessible to shoppers, but are relatively difficult to shoplift. The packaging system comprises three main elements: a box, a box insert, and an attachment mechanism which secures the article to the box insert. The box insert is then adhesively attached to the box. In a first embodiment, the article is secured to the box insert using a filament loop. In a second embodiment, the article is attached to the box insert using a flat loop.

Abstract: A carrier tape for electronic or electrical devices which contains a support film containing pockets and, within each of the pockets, a fastening layer having a fixed portion which is attached to the floor of the pocket and a release portion which is composed of a flexible polymeric film, preferably a soft elastomer film, and which can be deformed away from the floor without detaching the fixed portion from the floor. The devices are placed on the release portions of the fastening member.

Abstract: A flexible carrier tape used for protecting components while they are being transported, wherein the carrier tape comprises a strip portion having a component-receiving surface and first and second longitudinal edge surfaces. A plurality of walls extend from the component-receiving surface between the first and second longitudinal edge surfaces, and the walls extend longitudinally along the carrier tape. The carrier tape further comprises an adhesive on at least a portion of the component-receiving surface between at least one of the plurality of walls and one of the first and second longitudinal edge surfaces.

Abstract: Retaining flaps for shipping cartons, with bonding material disposed on at least a portion of the flaps, are provided. The flaps are interposed between delicate items, such as, for example, floral grouping assemblies, to hold the delicate items essentially immobile within a shipping carton in order to prevent damage from internal movement of the delicate items when the shipping carton is transported. The bonding material disposed on the flaps releasably connects to portions of the floral grouping wrappings and to portions of the internal surface of the shipping carton.

Abstract: A clear/printed hang tag, a hanging system for suspending a package of products from a single wire hanger and/or a double wire hanger, automatic labeling of product packaging on a billboard, and the process for making hang tags. The hang tag has an opening for receiving a single or a double wire hanger cut near the top of a billboard region containing printed matter. The hang tag is made from a continuous web of polyester film with a process including, printing graphics on the back side of the upper portion using reverse image flexographic printing, coating the printed image with a UV cured, opaque ink coating, a lower portion of the front side with a clear, pressure sensitive adhesive, combining and adhering the continuous web of polyester film to a release liner, die cutting the hang tag shape and the hanger opening, stripping the waste material from the liner, and rewinding the combined hang tags and liner on a reel for shipment to a customer.

Abstract: A holder for feeding components, such as primers or bullets, into a reloading machine is disclosed. The component holder is an elongate strip having notched longitudinal margins for indexing the strip as it progresses through the reloading machine. The strip includes a plurality of receptacles for holding components. Each receptacle has an inner surface that is a combination of a cylindrical portion, a prismatical portion, and a transition portion which cooperate, to allow easy loading of the component into the strip and which firmly holds the component in place. The holder also includes an engagement portion so that successive holders may be ganged together to provide a continuous component holder for continuous reloading operations. A tape is applied to at least one side of the holder to cover the component held therein.

Abstract: Pack for knives and the like, which protectively encloses the blade while leaving the handle free to be taken hold of, characterized by two films (1) which have been given a one-sided self-adhesive finish and which can be stuck on both sides onto the blade (2) while overlapping it, the overlapping regions (3, 4) of the films (1) sticking to one another by means of their self-adhesive-finished sides, and the ends of the films (1) possessing a nonadhesive grip element (5) so that the pack can be pulled open, and the adhesive on the self-adhesive-finished films (1) permitting residue-free removal from the blade (2).