Article In Tongue Or Fold Aperture Patents (Class 206/476)
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Patent number: 11415401Abstract: A method of packaging a measuring tape device such that an internal feature of the measuring tape device is exposed may include supporting a housing of the measuring tape device on a base portion of an internal feature exposing holder, and proximate to a backing portion of the internal feature exposing holder, extending a portion of a blade of the measuring tape device from the housing to engage a hook capturing edge of an extension portion, and retaining the housing with the base portion and the backing portion such that a portion of the blade remains exposed.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2019Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: APEX BRANDS, INC.Inventors: Jonathan Siebert Beckwith, Cecil Wilson, Jimmy Shangyao Wei, Kevin Fitzpatrick, Brendan Michael Walsh
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Patent number: 11084640Abstract: A package for packaging an article provides a package including a display card and tape measure mounted thereto. The display card includes a front panel, a rear panel and a pair of easel panels. The pair of easel panels form part of a tubular structure of an easel stand upon with the package may rest. The tape measure may include a tape and a tang mounted to an end of the tape, with the tape partially extended from a housing such that the tang engages with the one of the easel panels such that the extended portion of the tape is displayed. Another aspect of the invention provides a blister for mounting an article to a carrier in the form of a display card. The blister functions as a receiver for receiving a portion of an article, such as a hook mounted to the article.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2019Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: WESTROCK MWV, LLCInventors: Linh L. Kooc, Cullen B. Rosenbrien, Matthew E. Zacherle
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Patent number: 11082587Abstract: An apparatus is provided. The apparatus has a first member, a second member, and a third member. The third member couples the first member and the second member such that the second member is parallel to the first member, the third member is perpendicular to the first member and the second member, and the third member is in between the first member and the second member. Further, the apparatus has at least one slot integrated within a rear portion of the third member. In addition, the apparatus has an adjustable member positioned on a front portion of the third member that adheres a mobile computing device to the front portion of the third member. The adjustable member is adjusted within the at least one slot.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2017Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: iOgrapher, LiiCInventors: David Basulto, Jason Ivey
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Patent number: 10244826Abstract: Described is an apparatus for keeping a martial arts belt secured around a student regardless of whether the knot of the belt becomes untied or not. The apparatus includes a flexible rectangularly-shaped sheet of material having first, second and third panels, which encircle a portion of the martial arts belt centered around an area of the belt where the knot is tied, when the apparatus is attached to the belt. A portion of the martial arts belt, which is used by the student to tie the knot, and/or the knot itself, extends transversely through at least a portion of hole(s) of the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2017Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Inventor: Wendy P. Lehman
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Patent number: 9630828Abstract: A large bottle has a lower region, an upper region, and an intermediate region with a cap removably positioned on the upper region. A small bottle has a lower region, an upper region, and an intermediate region with a cap removably positioned on the upper region. A coupling tube has an upper end and a lower end. The upper end is operatively coupled to the small bottle at the upper region. The lower end is operatively coupled to the large bottle at the lower region. A long web attaches the coupling tube to the large bottle. A short web attaches the coupling tube to the small bottle. A display panel removably receives and supports a plurality of large and small bottles.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2014Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Inventor: Michael A. Gardner
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Patent number: 9522251Abstract: A mounting card has a sufficient holding force for holding an elongated flexible medical component and prevents deformation and breakage of the flexible medical component when the flexible medical component is pulled out from the proximal end side of the mounting card. The mounting card has a flat surface for holding the elongated flexible medical component. The flat surface comprises a U-shaped distal-side tab and a proximal-side tab that are formed in a pair. Furthermore, a distal-side of the proximal-side tab is parallel with a proximal-side of the distal-side tab, and a distance between the distal side of the proximal-side tab and the proximal side of the distal-side tab is larger than the diameter of the flexible medical component.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2015Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: ASAHI INTECC CO., LTD.Inventors: Ryota Katsuno, Rin Take
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Publication number: 20150096915Abstract: A poultry tray for shipping and displaying a dressed poultry. The poultry tray comprises a receptacle including a bottom wall and a peripheral wall having an upper end defining a receptacle opening. The poultry tray also comprises a flap pivotally connected to the receptacle at a rear end thereof. The flap is pivotable between an open configuration wherein the flap extends outwardly from the receptacle opening and a closed configuration wherein the flap covers a section of the receptacle opening and has a distal end detachably secured to the receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Mathieu Roberge, Philippe Marcoux, Serge Blais, Simon Bédard
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Patent number: 8985333Abstract: A tablet holder includes a generally square base having a protuberance formed in each side of the base, each protuberance extending radially outwardly with respect to a center of the base. Each protuberance is recessed relative to the base, creating a channel having a bottom wall and upstanding sidewalls. A detent plate is mounted in each channel and has a range of travel relative to the bottom wall. A raising and lowering assembly raises and lowers the detent plate. Guide rails are formed in each channel and a holder is slideably mounted to the guide rails. Each holder has a slotted bottom plate, guide rail housings for slideably receiving the guide rails, on opposite sides of the slot, and an upstanding end wall adapted to abuttingly engage a tablet. Each holder is slideably adjustable or locked against sliding when the detent plate is elevated or lowered, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2014Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Inventor: Rosanne G. Clementi
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Patent number: 8871286Abstract: A synthetic bacon board does not wick and may be printed on both the inside of the package, with direct food contact, and on the outside of the package. The synthetic bacon board is lighter than conventional bacon boards, reducing freight costs, and is recyclable (#5 recyclable polypropylene, for example). Since it does not wick, the synthetic bacon board may be more appealing to the consumer. Moreover, consumer messages, such as coupons with optional varying background colors, may be printed on the inside of the packaging.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Inventor: Thomas Marshall Fritz
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Patent number: 8783459Abstract: The present invention is directed to a package for a solid object. The package includes a first frame and a second frame connected by a hinge. A film material is secured to an inside surface of the first and second frames covering a central opening in each frame. The second frame is folded about the hinge such that the inside surface of the first frame faces the inside surface of the second frame thereby sandwiching a solid object between the film. The solid object has a registration element engaging with a registration portion of an object support member. The first and second peripheral foldable flaps of the first and second frames are shaped and dimensioned to contact the inner surfaces of the walls of an outer container.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventor: Stanley Michael Marcinkowski
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Patent number: 8646608Abstract: A packaging system includes a tray that supports candy canes in a side-by-side presentation while maintaining the candy away from the outer walls of the packaging. A template of cardboard stock is cut and folded to define a candy can support tray that is covered by a transparent wrapper or inserted into a box. The tray includes a bottom base and sides that are folded upward and end portions that fold inward with tabs align to create the rectangular tray with an open top. A first end of the tray includes a portion extending downward from the top edge to the base at an oblique angle with orifices receiving ends of the candy canes. At an opposite end of the tray, a second support portion has a portion extending downward at an oblique angle from the end wall to the base of the tray.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2009Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Ferrara Candy CompanyInventors: Kenneth Clarke Struthers, Kevin McElvain, John Robert Flanyak
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Publication number: 20130256171Abstract: The invention relates to an improved hygienic packaging unit including a strip being arranged in a v-folded assembly, such strip having a sealed enclosure having a protective upper and lower layers wherein it is possible to separate the layers and expose the contents of the enclosure in a single fluid movement. In addition, the described packaging unit allows the sealed enclosure to be opened by using only one hand. Preferably, a plurality of packaging units are connected end-to-end and stacked in a z-folded assembly within a dispenser which facilitates the release of individual packaging units.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: Andrew Kerdemelidis, Patrick John Foreman
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Publication number: 20130232920Abstract: A collectible holder to house items including, but not limited to coins, stamps, tokens, and medallions. The holder includes an extended perforated tab with an adhesive backing. The extended tab provides a surface for a user to record information about the item enclosed within the holder. The adhesive and perforation of the tab allows the user to detach the tab and place the tab in a book or other surface that may serve as a form of inventory management.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventor: Ronald Joseph Kasparian
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Patent number: 8439198Abstract: A blank of cardboard or plastics, the blank comprising a transverse fold line dividing the blank into a bearing portion and a support portion, the bearing portion having an aperture to accommodate the neck of a bottle or wall of a drinking glass or cup, the support portion being foldable under the bearing portion and terminating in at least one leg which is foldable relative to the support portion and arranged to co-operate with an underside of the bearing portion and to bear against a side of the neck or wall of the bottle or glass whereby the bearing portion is supported to extend laterally from the bottle or glass.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2008Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Inventor: Aden Hines
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Publication number: 20130098781Abstract: A jewelry hanger card includes a body, a neck, a jewelry holder and a pair of supports. The body, the jewelry holder and the pair of supports are individually and foldably connected to the neck at respective fold lines. During assembly, each fold line is folded approximately 90 degrees with respect to the neck and a J-clip is adhered to a back surface of the body so that the jewelry hanger card may form a jewelry hanger for a display case. A pair of earring are then attached to the earring holder and the earring hanger is then placed on a jewelry rack for display.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2011Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: Jacmel Jewelry Inc.Inventor: Teresa P. Galan
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Publication number: 20120285854Abstract: A package comprising a carrier at least partially holding a container. The carrier comprises a top panel, a first outer side panel foldably connected to the top panel, a first inner side panel foldably connected to the first outer side panel, a second outer side panel foldably connected to the top panel, a second inner side panel foldably connected to the second outer side panel, a first bottom panel foldably connected to the first inner side panel, and a second bottom panel foldably connected to the second inner side panel. A container-receiving portion can comprise a first retaining feature in the first inner side panel and the first outer side panel and an opposing second retaining feature in the second inner side panel and the second outer side panel. A top portion of the container can be retained by the first and second retaining features.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Inventor: Raymond R. Spivey, SR.
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Publication number: 20120261294Abstract: A synthetic bacon board does not wick and may be printed on both the inside of the package, with direct food contact, and on the outside of the package. The synthetic bacon board is lighter than conventional bacon boards, reducing freight costs, and is recyclable (#5 recyclable polypropylene, for example). Since it does not wick, the synthetic bacon board may be more appealing to the consumer. Moreover, consumer messages, such as coupons with optional varying background colors, may be printed on the inside of the packaging.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventor: Thomas Marshall Fritz
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Publication number: 20120118783Abstract: This invention discloses a holder (7) for at least one package (4), such as one or more candy bars or similar packaged products, the holder (7) comprising a flat surface; engaging means (8) for engaging the package (4) in a holding position; and a supporting means in the flat surface for supporting a tubular envelope of the packaged product in the holding position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2012Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: MARS, INCORPORATEDInventors: Niels Van Marle, Ronald Lewerisa
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Patent number: 8166689Abstract: An ornamental enclosure for the display of a decorative pin. The ornament may be hung or stood on a flat surface. The enclosure has an opening in the front for viewing the interior which is a cavity for the reception of a puncturable, resilient and removable insert with a central portion made of a material for the piercing through of the post(s) portion of a decorative pin and defining a mounting surface for a decorative pin. The removable insert is placed in the enclosure producing a background for the decorative pin. Once inside the enclosure, the resilient insert assumes a shape conforming to a portion of the interior of the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2009Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Inventor: Julie Lyn Emshoff
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Patent number: 7861861Abstract: A container for holding elastic loops is described. The container includes a foldable and substantially planar card. A foldable, substantially planar sheet is included for holding elastic loops. The sheet is formed such that it can be contained within the card. A separator is pivotally attached with the card. When an elastic loop is placed upon the sheet and the sheet is positioned upon the card, the separator covers a portion of the sheet such that it holds elastic loops against the sheet to allow the loops and sheet to be concealed within the card. For ease of storage and concealment, the card has a shape and size such that when folded, the card is of a substantially similar shape and size as a credit card for placement within a wallet.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2007Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Inventor: Yigal Mesika
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Patent number: 7628278Abstract: A packaging arrangement for preformed artificial nails and/or nail tips that includes a display that presents the profile contour of at least one nail, wherein the display includes a card having a front wall and at least one side wall, the front wall including at least one opening therethrough that supports said nail in profile contour. Embodiments of the display include a U-shaped cross-section, a second wall disposed substantially parallel to the front wall and having a mating opening for supporting the nail, indicia on the front wall, and two nested U-shaped cross-section structures.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2006Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Assignee: Pacific World CorporationInventor: Jeanine Coppola
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Patent number: 7597193Abstract: A shoe box having one or more integrally formed dividers extending from the end of the shoe box, with the dividers shaped and sized to extend laterally across and to be positioned between a pair of shoes within the box to secure the shoes in fixed space relation to one another. In one embodiment, one divider is integrally formed from the shoe box blank extending from one end of the box with a separate, removable insert divider having a similar function at the other end of the box.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2005Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Inventor: Michel Meynard
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Patent number: 7240797Abstract: A sealed dispensing apparatus suitable for packaging and dispensing a single service portion of a food product. The food product is contained within an inner container cavity formed by an outer cover and a center member. Draw means are provided for transferring a force from the user to the outer cover, whereby the force peels the outer cover from the center section, thus folding the outer cover over itself as it is removed from the center section. The food product is dispensed when the inner container is opened by removing the outer cover from the center member. An optional outer container seals and holds portions of bread or other sandwich portions while the inner container is located therebetween. Box means holds the combination formed by the inner container and the outer container as well as optional condiments.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2003Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Inventor: Victor A. Grossman
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Patent number: 7143892Abstract: A hanger for jewelry includes a substrate having first and second end portions and first and second interior portions, the first end portion being foldable relative to the first interior portion, the second end portion being foldable relative to the second interior portion, the first and second interior portions being foldable relative to one another. In assembled form, a hanger comprises a substrate having first and second upstanding end portions and first and second upstanding interior portions and defining a first fold line between the first end portion and the first interior portion, a second fold line between the second end portion and the second interior portion and a third fold line between the first and second interior portions, the third fold line being disposed upwardly of the first and second fold lines.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2003Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: B&G Plastics, Inc.Inventors: Chester Kolton, Michael Norman
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Patent number: 6547283Abstract: A system for mounting a component to a portfolio including a tongue located on the component, the tongue having a tail portion and a tip portion, and a portfolio having a tongue opening formed therein. The top can be inserted into the tongue opening and component rotated relative to the portfolio until the tongue is generally received through the tongue opening to couple the component to the portfolio.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2000Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: The Mead CorporationInventor: Marc L. Moor
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Patent number: 6474539Abstract: A packaging for at least two associated articles comprises a box-like body (1) with a substantially polygonal bottom (10), a number of standing side walls (11, 12) and a cover (20) which closes off the whole in the closed situation. The box-like body herein houses an internal space (30) in which the articles for packaging can be accommodated. According to the invention this internal space (30) is intended to receive therein only a first of the two articles, the first article being supplied as standard. The box-like body (1) is provided with a recess (40) accessible from outside for receiving a second article therein, which second article can be an optional article which is precisely determined only later.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2001Date of Patent: November 5, 2002Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget LM EricssonInventor: Ruben Salvador Van Der Horst
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Patent number: 6237773Abstract: A toy and a display card with an opening and where the toy is held within the opening is disclosed. The toy may be transformed from a three-dimensional, generally polyhedral shape to a flattened shape. The toy includes a shell, a top center, a bottom center, and a plurality of fingers extending between the centers. The toy may hold its flattened shape for a predetermined period of time. When the time period has expired, the toy regains its polyhedral shape. The opening is generally rectangular. The height of the opening is at least as long as the height of the toy in its polyhedral shape and is at least as wide as the centers of the toy. In order to place the toy on the display card, the toy is flattened. The toy is then turned on its side and several of the fingers are inserted through the opening. The toy is then turned so that all of the fingers lie in a horizontal plane. The flattened toy can be slid to the bottom of the opening.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2000Date of Patent: May 29, 2001Assignee: Goldman Toy Group, Inc.Inventor: Michael J. Goldman
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Patent number: 6036024Abstract: A candle package includes a candle holder having a candle therein. The candle holder includes a container having a closed bottom and an open top. A plastic sheet having a bottom wall and opposing sidewalls with the sidewalls including corresponding cutout regions therein is provided. The bottom of the container is positioned to rest on the bottom wall of the sheet, with the sidewalls of the sheet extending upwardly from the bottom wall to capture the container therebetween, with portions of the container extending through the cutout regions. A cover sheet is positioned on top of the container. The cover sheet and sidewalls include corresponding interengaging devices to releasably lock the cover sheet on top of the container and to the sidewalls of the sheet.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1999Date of Patent: March 14, 2000Assignee: Sterling Development Holdings, Inc.Inventor: David Seidler
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Patent number: 5819919Abstract: A display package for ribbon and like materials in which a length of ribbon is wound onto a supporting blank preferably fabricated of paperboard which partially encloses the wound ribbon and partially exposes the ribbon for inspection and evaluation by purchasers.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 1996Date of Patent: October 13, 1998Assignee: Novtex CorporationInventor: Pamela A. O'Neal
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Patent number: 5791470Abstract: A package and display unit for an elongated article, such as an artist's paint brush, in the form of an elongated cardboard blank having openings, score lines, a puncture hole and flaps whereby the blank can be folded along the score lines and a flap inserted through an opening to form a package in which the bottom of the paint brush handle can pass through the puncture hole and the upper part of the handle is held to the package by securing means so that both the brush portion and the handle portion can be felt by a prospective user.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 1996Date of Patent: August 11, 1998Inventor: Sam S. Usui
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Patent number: 5501341Abstract: The packaging for a catheter comprises a card received in an envelope, which is provided with a row of retaining elements with lips formed by cuts, each of which can be bent out of the surface of the card around a bending line defined by the ends of the cut concerned. Each retaining element comprises at least one push down lip, which can extend across the catheter and an opposing enclosing lip, and a lateral edge of the enclosing lip directed towards the push down lip extends mainly parallel to the row.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 1995Date of Patent: March 26, 1996Assignee: Cordis CorporationInventor: Bert Van Es
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Patent number: 5487469Abstract: A foldable package for an endoscopic suturing device is disclosed. The package comprises a base panel having opposed major sides and opposed minor sides. First and second package closure panels are mounted to one major side, while a mounting panel is mounted to the other major side. A retention panel is foldably connected to the mounting panel. Top and bottom tabs secure the suturing device. An optional needle park is mounted to the mounting panel.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 1994Date of Patent: January 30, 1996Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Constance Roshdy, E. Paul Johnson
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Patent number: 5477964Abstract: A display package comprising a flexible card upon which is mounted an elongated tool with a handle and a shank at one end. The handle has a shoulder adjacent the shank, and a portion of reduced cross section between the shoulder and its other end, and it increases in cross section from the portion of reduced cross section towards the other end. The card has a generally planar body portion, and a flexible portion adjacent one end of the card extends at an angle to the body portion and has an aperture in which is seated the reduced portion of the handle. A slit extends radially outwardly from this aperture to enable flexure of the flexible portion to permit insertion of the handle into the aperture and to preclude withdrawal of the inserted handle. The card also has a tab intermediate the length of the body portion extending at an angle to the plane of the body portion, and having an aperture aligned with the aperture in the flexible portion, through which the shank extends.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 1994Date of Patent: December 26, 1995Assignee: The Stanley WorksInventor: Richard H. Hart
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Patent number: 5375717Abstract: Packaging for retaining a component together with an instrument package is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, a foldable package made from a sheet of cut and folded paperboard material is used to retain an endoscope introducer and attach the introducer to an instrument package containing an instrument that is used with the introducer. The disclosed foldable package comprises openings and flaps that retain both the proximal and distal ends of the introducer, and a proximal flap overlies the introducer. The proximal flap is used to release the package and expose the introducer, permitting it to be removed in one smooth motion. Methods of providing prepackaged surgical instruments for a procedure are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 1993Date of Patent: December 27, 1994Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventor: Constance E. Roshdy
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Patent number: 5344003Abstract: This invention is for a packaging pad preventing wrinkles of caps with eyeshades. It is composed of many half-arc-shaped cutting portions to fix eyeshades, which are parts of caps, in an orderly manner, a supporting hole installed at one side of the pad which enables its hanging on the wall, and small holes installed at both ends of half-arc-shaped cutting portions to prevent ripping-off of the cutting portions.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 1993Date of Patent: September 6, 1994Assignee: Dada Corp.Inventor: Boo-Yl Park
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Patent number: 5277299Abstract: A suture package is disclosed which is formed of a plurality of panels foldably connected to each other and arranged to fold upon each other to form a suture compartment between pairs of adjacent panels. A generally planar insert member includes portions cut out and lifted from the plane of the insert, respective pluralities of the cut portions being dimensioned and positioned to engage respective portions of a plurality of suture needles positioned thereon to retain the needles in respective fixed spaced positions within the package such that the needles are positioned in one needle compartment and individual flexible suture portions connected to the needles are respectively positioned in individual compartments formed by the remaining adjacent folded panels. In one embodiment portions of certain panels are cut away to reduce the girth of the folded package when loaded. Such portions may either be circular cut-outs or may be provided by dimensioning the length of certain panels less than the others.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 1991Date of Patent: January 11, 1994Assignee: United States Surgical CorporationInventors: Henry A. Holzwarth, Christopher M. Scanlon
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Patent number: 5261535Abstract: A package system 10 for storing and transporting photographic film products in an environment substantially free of dirt, light and moisture has a support member 12 comprising a first portion 14, a medial portion and a second portion 16. The first and second portions 14,16 each comprise a plurality of spaced openings 24 for receiving a partial portion of the product in a substantially locked relation with the first and second portions 14,16, respectively to restrict translational movement of the product in the support member 12. A pair of spaced single foldable scored lines 17,19 in the medial portion of the support member 12 forms an end wall 20 therebetween that spatially separates the first portion 14 from the second portion 16. When product are nested in the first portion 14 of the support member 12 and the second portion 16 is brought into folded engagement with the an opposite portion of the nesting product, a container 30 is formed.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 1992Date of Patent: November 16, 1993Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Susan L. Light, William G. Hoyt, Alan E. Hoak, Richard N. Palczyk
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Patent number: 5226534Abstract: A package for displaying a plurality of safety razors is provided which includes opposed front and rear panels articulated to one another to define an enclosure. Each of the opposed front and rear panels has an elongated slot provided therein defining a blade head maintaining area for the razors. An upper panel extends from the front panel to the rear panel above the blade head maintaining area. Structure projects into at least one of the opposed slots for inhibiting movement of the plurality of razors within the blade head maintaining area. In addition, a passageway descends from at least one of the slots in the opposed panels for permitting individual removal of the plurality of razors from the package while inhibiting the egress of the remaining razors therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 1992Date of Patent: July 13, 1993Assignee: Tritec International CorporationInventor: Jisu Kim
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Patent number: 5131542Abstract: A display package for a plurality of teat cup liners has a support structure (1) of a foldable sheet material comprising a plane wall portion (2), and a support flap (3), which hangs together with the wall portion (2) and is folded substantially transverse to the latter, the support flap (3) being provided with a plurality of recesses (12) situated aligned with each other. Each recess (12) has an extension, which is larger than the diameter of the tubular portion (2)5 of the teat cup liner, but less than the diameter of the head portion (26) of the teat cup liner. The tubular portions (25) of the teat cup liners extend through the recesses (12) and along the wall portion (2) substantially parallel with each other, so that the teat cup liners are supported by the support flap (3) and the wall portion (2), the head portions (26) abutting against the support flap (3).Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 1991Date of Patent: July 21, 1992Assignee: Alfa-Laval Agriculture Intl ABInventor: Lennart Stenstrom
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Patent number: 4976354Abstract: A package for biological specimen slides made of an elongated sheet divided by a transverse crease line into a cover portion and a base portion. A tab at one end engages a slot near the opposite end for keeping the sheet folded along the crease line to cover a slide held between the base and cover by two slide retainers on the base portion. The cover is longer than the base and arches away from contact with a biological specimen on the slide. One slide retainer has a retaining strip defined between two openings in the base for holding one end of the slide inserted under the retaining strip and bridging the two openings. The second slide retainer has an opening defined in part by two oblique edges and a tab extending into the opening between the oblique edges, such that the opposite end of the slide can be inserted into the opening and engaged between the oblique edges and the tab.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 1990Date of Patent: December 11, 1990Inventor: Abner Levy
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Patent number: 4957204Abstract: A container for packaging carpenter squares is formed from a one-piece blank of corrugated paper, or the like, and comprises a bottom panel with receiving flaps for receiving interlocking flaps which tuck and hold the carpenter squares in place to prevent slippage during shipping. Top flaps are appended to the bottom panel for closing the container and for receiving an adhesive means for sealing.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 1989Date of Patent: September 18, 1990Inventor: Ronald J. Dooley
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Patent number: 4896767Abstract: The present invention refers to a suture package of the folded type for a plurality of single or double sutures, characterized by comprising two suture-mounting panels (11,13) and one interconnection panel (12), the sutures (23) being individually mounted on the two suture-mounting panels (11,13) by fixing the needle (24) or the suture (23) immediately adjacent to the needle on a supporting and holding element (14) arranged adjacent to one end of each mounting panel (11,13) each suture-mounting panel possessing at least another supporting and holding element (14) used to fix the suture thread along the mounting panel, each mounting panel (11,13) being formed with a cover flap (16,16') adapted to fold over and enclose the needles (23) when the loaded package (10) is folded to enclose the suture threads, the supporting and holding elements (14) on the two suture-mounting panels (11,13) being arranged in a displaceable manner to provide an upper row of sutures on a lower row of sutures.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 1989Date of Patent: January 30, 1990Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventor: Ricardo L. M. Pinheiro
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Patent number: 4890737Abstract: A carton is disclosed for containing and displaying cylindrical objects such as drinking glasses or canned goods, and a single foldable paperboard blank form is disclosed for making the carton. The carton is in the form of an open ended sleeve having a divider panel providing adjacent sections for receiving the cylindrical objects, and folding tab members interengaged with the divider panel to retain the objects within the open ends while providing maximum visible exposure of the objects at the carton sides and ends. Tabs in the top and bottom panels of the carton provide finger holes for carrying the carton and extend into the carton transverse to the divider panel and between adjacent objects in the direction between the open ends of the sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1988Date of Patent: January 2, 1990Assignee: The Shelby Paper Box Co.Inventors: Richard G. Kadleck, William W. Nowak
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Patent number: 4753350Abstract: A flashlight, or the like, is suspended at its upper end in a semi-circular loop that is dependent from a generally flat body portion. A tab or flap located above the loop is seated against an upper region of the flashlight.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 1986Date of Patent: June 28, 1988Assignee: Duracell Inc.Inventor: Richard W. Seymour
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Patent number: 4742913Abstract: A dispenser package for a stack of strips of pressure-sensitive adhesive tape. Each strip is formed with a tab at one end thereof and the strips of tape are aligned in the stack. The package comprises a support member supporting the stack of strips throughout their length and a cover portion which is positioned above the stack of strips and joined to the support member at one end and the cover is provided with an edge portion at the other end extending transversely of the stack at a position adjacent the tabs. The cover is formed of a flexible material to bow between its ends as the top strip is separated from the stack to hold the strip nearly perpendicular to the stack as it is peeled from the stack.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 1986Date of Patent: May 10, 1988Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: John J. Emmel, Wayne K. Darvell, Wayne K. Dunshee
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Patent number: 4650069Abstract: A pocket protector clip is formed to fit over the edge of a shirt or coat pocket to protect the edges of the pocket from marking or damage and keep a pen or pencil oriented properly when the pen or pencil is clipped on to the protector clip. The protector clip has two panels, joined at first edges, and one panel is placed on each side of the pocket cloth panel. The inside clip panel has notches for receiving the remote portion of the barrel of pens or pencils which are clipped on the protector clip, to stabilize the barrel in position on the protector clip.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 1985Date of Patent: March 17, 1987Inventor: Thomas Linton
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Patent number: 4615435Abstract: An improved retainer for surgical sutures having a suture winding panel, suture holding panels, suture enclosing panel and retainer, interlocking panels. The panels of the retainer are folded to totally enclose the suture.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 1985Date of Patent: October 7, 1986Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Marvin Alpern, Robert J. Cerwin, Constance E. Roshdy
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Patent number: 4572363Abstract: A folded suture retainer for multistrand sutures providing for single strand delivery of sutures from the retainers. The retainer comprises a jacket member and an insert member disposed within the jacket member. The retainer provide separate spaces for containing individual sutures in a manner to prevent kinking of the suture and entanglement with adjacent sutures.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 1985Date of Patent: February 25, 1986Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventor: Marvin Alpern
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Patent number: 4549654Abstract: This package is particularly adapted for carrying an article to display the latter at the point of sale. The package is formed to stand on a shelf or to hang when the article is being displayed. It is created from a unitary paperboard blank and includes product retaining openings with product encircling edges to retain the product in the openings. The preferred embodiment of the package is adapted for use in carrying flashlights along with batteries carried separately by the package.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 1984Date of Patent: October 29, 1985Assignee: Champion International CorporationInventor: Randy J. Tiesman
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Patent number: 4496045Abstract: An improved package for needled sutures comprising a 3-panel folded paper folder for PTFE (and optionally silk, cotton, and other) sutures wherein the suture is arranged in a sinusoidal configuration within the folder and the needle(s) held firmly in place across a U-shaped slot at the top of the folder which allows ready access from either side of the folder when the protective envelopes are opened.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 1984Date of Patent: January 29, 1985Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Douglas M. Ferguson, William M. Owens, Michael Lang, Jay P. Lincoln