Abstract: A traylike member is provided for use with a removable cover to form a container in which is accommodated a product. The traylike member includes a surface which subtends and supportingly engages the product. A marginal section extends from the periphery of the surface and is spaced outwardly from the product when the latter is engaging the surface. The surface is provided with a plurality of relatively spaced locating elements which are independently adjustable between operative and inoperative modes. When in an operative mode, the locating elements project upwardly from the surface and coact with one another to restrain relative lateral movement of the supported product with respect to the surface. When in the inoperative mode, the locating elements assume non-upwardly projecting positions relative to the surface.

Abstract: Reel leaf spring/cassette cover combinations are described, wherein the leaf spring is removably mounted on the cover. In a cam fit embodiment, the spring is held within opposing pairs of projections. In a press fit embodiment, the spring includes lateral pointed members, which are caught between parallel projecting members formed on the cover. A related method of assembly includes the steps of: forming a cassette cover to include a plurality of opposing projections; inserting a leaf spring against the cover diagonally between the projections; and rotating the leaf spring to be removably engaged by the projections. In an alternate embodiment, the leaf spring includes lateral pointed members and the spring is installed straight down, such that the pointed members catch the plurality of projections.

Abstract: A coin holding device (10) for holding coins (100) having different diameters wherein the device includes a generally flexible base unit (11) having an open framework member (14) provided with a plurality of catch members (20) on one side and a plurality of prong units (13) on the other side; wherein, the framework member (14) is further provided with hinge elements (16) and spring members (17) so that the framework member (14) may be flexed outwardly to accomodate coins having different diameters.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An earring and display card assembly includes a display card having at least one aperture therein and a plurality of resilient fingers which are defined by slits which radiate outwardly from the aperture and an earring assembly including an ornament member, a post extending rearwardly from the ornament member and a clutch on the post. The earring and display card assembly is formed by inserting the post of the earring assembly into the aperture in the display card with the clutch thereon, and advancing the post rearwardly so that the resilient fingers are deflected rearwardly to receive the clutch.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved structure of vacuum forming plastic packing case and more particularly to the one which includes one or more inner casings set in an outer casing to firmly support the product to pack and protect the outer casing against distortion, which inner casings may also serve as containers for receiving the related accessories.

Abstract: A display package for a cosmetic case having a base containing a cosmetic product and a cover pivotally joined to the base includes a support backing, a pre-formed blister mounted on the backing, and a tongue or strip extending from the blister for securing the case to the support backing. The blister has a main blister portion which is raised from the backing, and an edge flange joined to the main blister portion and secured to the backing. The main blister portion has an open side and defines a pocket for receiving the base of the cosmetic case. The tongue extends through a clearance between the cover and base and has an end portion secured to the backing. The tongue prevents removal of the cosmetic case from the pre-formed blister through its open side. A single strip of flexible, transparent material may be used to form the main blister portion, tongue, and a pair of opposing edge flanges.

Abstract: An elongate pin carrier forms physical and electrical connections with transversely oriented contact pins held in spring retaining members.

Abstract: A mounting for retaining item (12) to a base (17) comprising a male and female element (11 and 15) to be located on the moveable item (12) or base (17) respectively or vice versa. Said male portion (11) having a disc like configuration and having at least one flange like protrusion (18) at one face thereof and to one side thereof which is spaced from the other face. Said female portion 15 having an aperature (16) at one face thereof which is of corresponding configuration and dimensions as the male member (11) at the other face.

Abstract: Razor packaging includes a plurality of razors having handles and heads nested in front-to-back serial relation adjacent one another, with threads being disposed over the top and bottom portions of the razor heads on opposite sides thereof and looped one with the other to preclude displacement of the razors relative to one another. An elongated edge of the head of the razor overlies an edge of the next adjacent serially connected razor whereby the razor heads are stepped relative to one another. The last razor is secured to a tag by stitching the threads extending from the group of razors into the tag. An aperture is provided in the tag such that the razor package can be disposed on a hook for hanging from a displayboard. In this manner, groups of razors are precluded from disconnection one with the other absent severing the threads by the ultimate end user.

Abstract: Razor packaging includes a plurality of razors having handles and heads nested in front-to-back relation adjacent one another, with threads being disposed over the top and bottom portions of the razor heads on opposite sides thereof and looped one with the other to preclude displacement of the razors relative to one another. The last razor is secured to a tag by stitching the threads extending from the group of razors into the tag. An aperture is provided in the tag such that the razor package can be disposed on a hook for hanging from a displayboard. In this manner, groups of razors are precluded from disconnection one with the other absent severing the threads by the ultimate end user.

Abstract: A package for use in displaying merchandise on a display stand wherein the merchandise is securely attached to the package and wherein the merchandise may be actually grasped and felt by the potential purchaser who may even simulate the use of the merchandise.

Abstract: A method of assembling a pierced earring on a display card includes the steps of mounting an earring clutch in an aperture in the card so that the clutch is releasably secured in the aperture and then slidably inserting the post of the pierced earring through the mounted clutch. The method can be effectively adapted for automated assembly apparatus, and the assemby formed by the method is effective in that it permits the earring to be removed from the card for inspection while the clutch thereof remains attached to the card.

Abstract: The invention relates to a package for scissors, which package comprises a card (1), a case (3) for the blade portion of the scissors, and means (6) for fastening the scissors to the case. In known packages, the fastening means of the scissors are relatively complicated, and the fastening must be carried out manually or by means of a special machine. The fastening of the scissors (4) to the case (3) becomes simpler if the case is provided with snap action means (6) which can engage with a head (5) of the hinge member of the scissors. In order to enable the snap action of the means, the case is formed as a substantially stiff sheath (3) which can be used as a covering for the scissor blades during the later use of the scissors.

Abstract: A retention device for floppy disk pack is disclosed. This device comprises a substrate which is provided with respective upper and lower retention means for retaining and supporting the upper and lower ends of a floppy disk pack, respectively, in such way that the tongue portion of the upper end of floppy disk pack is just fully inserted into the upper retention means by the guidance of the opposite slant edges of a tongue portion on the upper retention means so as to receive the tongue portion on the upper retention means completely within the floppy disk pack and to leave the opening of the pack outside.

Abstract: A tool display package is disclosed which includes a display card to be removably connected to a tool of the type including a projecting nut. An opening is provided near the bottom of the card of size and configuration to overfit and to frictionally engage the nut. A plastic cap is provided with an interior recess of dimensions to frictionally engage the nut over the card to releasably secure the card to the tool. By removing the cap, the card can be separated from the tool by pulling sufficiently to overcome the frictional engagement forces. After the card has been removed and the tool is ready for use, the cap can be reapplied over the nut to provide a finished appearance.

Abstract: A package for use in displaying merchandise on a display stand wherein the merchandise is securely attached to the package and wherein the merchandise may be actually grasped and felt by the potential purchaser who may even simulate the use of the merchandise.

Abstract: A package for a set of twist drill bits or like tools consists of a one-piece, integrally thermoformed case, having a pedestal portion on its base component in which a series of tool-receiving recesses is defined. The closure component of the case has a cavity in which the pedestal portion is seated in the closed position, and in which may also be received a card insert for advertising and identification of the contained parts. The insert has at least one opening through which portions of the parts are visible, the material of fabrication of the case being transparent. Means is generally provided to increase the security of interengagement between the base and closure components.

Abstract: A system is provided for interchangeably packaging different types of bicycle cables and different types of bicycle locks in selected combinations. Each bicycle cable is separately enclosed in a bicycle cable package interchangeable with other, identical bicycle cable packages. Each bicycle cable package includes a bubble pack covering a coiled cable beneath a bubble. The bubble has an annular interior wall which defines a cavity and also a plurality of spaced, coplanar slots. Interchangeable bicycle lock packages are also provided. Each of the bicycle lock packages includes a stiff backing having divergent, coplanar tabs adapted for insertion into the corresponding slots in the interior bubble wall of each cable package. The cable packages are mutually interchangeable, as are the bicycle lock packages. By selectively assembling a bicycle lock package with a bicycle cable package, numerous different cable and lock combinations can be packaged and sold together as a unit.

Abstract: A mounting and display card for a tool of the type having a pair of pivotably interconnected jaws, each jaw being connected to a handle, and the handles being pivotably interconnected and adjustable between open and closed positions to open and close the jaws. The card includes a pair of overlapping panels, each having an upper portion adapted to underlie the jaws of the tool, and a lower portion defining a display area with a margin adapted to underlie one of the handles of the tool. The panels are connected to each other for relative pivotal movement about an axis which is coincident with the pivotal axis of the tool handles, and connectors are employed to detachably secure each handle of the tool to one of the panels along a margin thereof.

Abstract: A jewelry holding device is disclosed for holding jewelry having a post configuration, such as earrings and the like. The device has a frame with a mesh or woven cloth stretched thereacross providing a relatively large surface area in which the jewelry posts are inserted and held by the relative friction between the post and the mesh covering.

Abstract: The tag includes first and second side portions and an intermediate portion. The side portions are articulately joined to parallel opposite edges of the intermediate portion and are adapted to be aligned in spaced, substantially parallel relation so as to sandwich a folded pair of hosiery therebetween. The top edges of the side portions are inclined with respect to the bottom edges such that the intermediate portion is situated in a plane inclined with respect to the plane containing the bottom edges so as to accommodate the inclined folded portion of the hosiery pair and hang vertically from a hook affixed to the intermediate portion.

Abstract: A device for smashing or breaking windows in the event of a traffic-accident. The device has a holding plate with holes for the attachment thereof, and clips for the accommodation of a hammer. The holding plate consists of a base of T-shaped configuration while the hammer is provided, in the vicinity of the head thereof, with two symmetrical tips and, in the vicinity of the free end of the handle, with a blade for cutting safety belts. In the three end-regions of the T-shaped configuration of the base, there are protective walls which cover the hammer-tips and the free end of the hammer-handle.

Abstract: A package comprises a strip (1) of corrugated cardboard to be wrapped around objects (A) placed on its inside surface. It is provided with two transverse flaps (13, 14) in face-to-face relationship and attached to the inside surface of the strip (1) on two side bands (8, 9) which extend from its longitudinal edges (2, 3) over a distance x, parallel to the longitudinal edges (2, 3) of the strip (1). The strip (1) comprises an end panel (7) which is cut in line with a transverse fold (6) in its central part, meaning that part lying between the two side bands (8, 9). The panel (7) is divided into two flaps (13, 14) by a median longitudinal slit (15). The panel (7) may be folded over the inside surface of the strip (1) by bending it about the transverse fold (6) and fastened to the side bands (8, 9) of the strip (1). The strip (1) is advantageously glued to itself in the transverse direction and to the two flaps (13, 14) when folded against an article in the package.

Abstract: The mobile binding consists of two sheets (1 and 2) of cardboard, or similar semi-rigid material, which extend over the whole length of the binding and which are stuck to each other, except at least in the end portions of the spine, and an opening (8) is provided in the inner sheet of cardboard, perpendicular to each of these end portions. The elements holding the magazines consist of clips (9) substantially in a S-form one (9a) of whose end branches is designed to be inserted into the middle of a magazine to be bound (10); the other end branch (9b) is designed to be inserted through one of the openings (8) of the inner sheet of the spine. Each clip (9) is in molded plastic, its central branch (9c) being extended to beyond the portion (9e) where it connects to the first end of branch (9b), by an overlay (9d) in the immediate proximity to the inner sheet.

Abstract: The holding device of the present invention is an all plastic clamp for holding articles such as toothbrushes, pencils and similar shaped items. The clamp is also usable for holding textile materials such as curtains and towels. The plastic construction of the clamp allows its use in humid and wet areas where a clamp of metal construction will rust. The clamp of this invention also uses plastic hinges made from the same material as the body of the clamp thereby allowing the entire clamp to be extended. Additionally the clamp of this invention is provided with resilient plastic fingers which fill the interior of the holding portions of the clamp and allow the clamp to adjust to articles or varying sizes. The frame of the clamp is also provided with an external loop having the resilient plastic fingers and forming an auxilliary clamping feature.

Abstract: A protective container for tape cassettes (K) consists of a bottom part (I) and lid part (II), which are pivotable relative to one another, so as to effect closing and opening of the container. Means (3, 17) restrict the opening of the parts to an angle of less than 180.degree., in particular to angles of 90.degree.-140.degree. or 120.degree.-130.degree.. A specific force is required to open the container, thereby additionally ensuring that the container is not opened unintentionally and the tape cassette does not drop out. The container is useful for storing tape cassettes, film cassettes, magnetic tape cassettes, etc.

Abstract: A display package for a container including a receptacle having an open end and a cap mounted on the open end and closing the same, particularly for a container containing a cosmetic substance, includes a backing card, a first mounting part secured to the backing part and embracing that end of the receptacle which is remote from the cap in a cup-like fashion to prevent movement of the container relative to the backing card in one axial direction as well as radially, and a second mounting part which embraces the container at the elevation of the cap and has a locking surface which engages a retaining surface of the cap that is situated a different distance from the axis of the container than the remainder of the periphery of the cap. The retaining surface may be flat and form a recessed formation in the cap, in which case the locking surface interferes with turning of the cap relative to the receptacle about the central axis of the container.

Abstract: The invention relates to a supporting strip for connections for capacitors or the like, a strip provided with such connections and a process for fixing capacitors to such connections.According to the invention, the connection supporting strip has series of upper and lower slots, which are respectively aligned with one another. Each upper slot is wider than the corresponding lower slot in such a way that the introduction of hairpin-like connections with a base shaped like a U located on the side of the upper slot brings about a progressive tightening of the ends of the arms of said connections.This leads to an improvement of the fixing of clips or tabs for capacitors of the "paving stone" type prior to the welding and coating stages.Application to the production of capacitors.

Abstract: A plastic tape cassette container having a general rectangular parallelpipedal shape in its closed configuration having a lid which is pivotably mounted between two parallel side walls, detent means operable to favor retention of said container in a closed configuration, and interlocking means disposed in matching relationships on the lid and the lower face by which the lower face of one container can be interlocked with the lid of the second like container.

Abstract: A carrier for articles having two opposed ends, the carrier having a sleeve and flapless latches for retaining the articles within the carrier. The latches may include cubic masses of cured foamed plastic adhesive proximate to or bearing on the end portions of the articles to retain and cushion them within the carrier.

Abstract: An anti-theft packaging device is disclosed, according to the teachings of the present invention as including a generally closed enclosure having an open side allowing insertion of the article to be packaged such as a recording tape. The preferred embodiment of the present invention then further includes an extension for extending the dimensions of the enclosure and thus of the particle to be packaged. The article is held against removal in the enclosure by nondestructibly, deformable dimples shown in the preferred embodiment as being disc-shaped. The preferred dimples are deformable from a first position located outside of the extension allowing the article to be passed through the extension and into the enclosure and a second position located inside of the extension for abutting with the article when it is located within the enclosure for preventing removal of the article from the enclosure.

Abstract: A composite carded display package including a paperboard advertising panel having at one end thereof an integral, hollow, paperboard and plastic pocket member for holding a packaged article.

Abstract: A display unit for confectioneries includes two symmetrical elements defining planes connected to each other by means of cross-members, each formed by pairs of pins or shanks coupled together coaxially. The planes are larger on the upper part of the display unit to form a large surface allowing the insertion of graphics for identifying the product to be shown. The planes are larger at the lower part of the display unit and are provided with bent portions.

Abstract: A device that can be adhered to a room wall, and which supports a corner of a phonograph record cover for the purpose of display; the device including a stationary base with adhesive on its rear, and a circular disc rotatable on its front, the disc having a notch to allow insertion of a corner of the cover therebehind, for resting on the base.

Abstract: An assembly of an article, for example a toy vehicle, retained on a sheet in which the article is located on one side of the sheet and is held by a retainer which comprises a body portion on the opposite side of the sheet to the article and projections which extend from the body portion and engage in recesses in the article, for example in the wheels of a toy vehicle.

Abstract: A compact, portable shaving kit comprising a shaving brush, a container for shaving soap, a container top having an annular member supporting the shaving brush in an upright position, and a cap for enclosing the brush.

Abstract: A display panel for pocket knives or the like has a plurality of knife holders mounted on a base, the knives being held in place by U-shaped clips that have one leg in the knife and the other between the holder and the base.

Abstract: A case is disclosed for a tool that includes an elongated shaft and a fitting attached to and extending perpendicularly from the shaft at a location spaced from a free shaft end. The case comprises a body which is formed with a tool shaft accepting recess, a first socket extending axially from the recess for receiving the free end of the shaft and a second socket extending perpendicularly to the recess for receiving the tool fitting. Axial movement of the tool is prevented when the free end of the shaft and the fitting are respectively received in the first and second sockets. Moreover, the tool can only be removed from the case by first disengaging the fitting from the second socket and then disengaging the free end of the shaft from the first socket.

Abstract: A holder and display unit for a socket of the type used in a socket wrench tool, including a fastening device for anchoring the socket to the display unit. The socket has a square recess for the male stud on the wrench drive component and the recess has a transverse detent hole in its sidewall of the type that cooperates with a detent ball or the like on the drive stud to retain the socket on the drive component. The fastening device has a head and a male plug portion that extends through an aperture in the display unit and into the square recess in the socket. A resilient arm on the male plug portion has a catch that registers with and snaps into the transverse detent hole. This releasably latches the fastening device, display unit and socket together.

Abstract: A holder for a urological or other similar telescope having in its preferred embodiment a solid, plastic, rectangular body with cushioned ends, a lifting handle at one end, a lengthwise instrument recess shaped to hold the telescope, and retaining fingers pivotally mounted on the upper surface of the holder body, the retaining fingers pivoting to open and close the instrument recess.In the alternate embodiment, instead of retaining fingers, a transversely sliding retainer block is used. The block has an angled slot which aligns with the top of the instrument recess in the open position and aligns with the bottom of the recess in the closed position.

Abstract: A package is disclosed which comprises a hose nozzle, sprinkler head spike base, or the like, mounted on a shipping/display card. The hose nozzle, sprinkler head spike base, or the like has two holes formed in portions thereof for receiving fasteners. The holes may be formed in a plate which is part of the article, or they may be formed in web portions formed on the article specifically for mounting. The fastener includes a cylindrical portion for engagement with said holes and an enlarged head engaging the side of said card opposite the side on which said article is mounted, or alternatively a rivet member with two flexible cam-supporting legs, each insertable through one hole.

Abstract: A needled suture mounting and dispensing device comprising a separable needle mount and a carrier therefor is described. The needle mount comprises a three-dimensional needle retaining means having a support portion and the carrier comprises a flat card member. Separability of the needle mount from the carrier is achieved either by having the needle mount and carrier as separate members which are fitted together or by having the needle mount be a detachable portion of the carrier. In a preferred embodiment, the needle mount and carrier are two separate members. In this embodiment, the carrier is provided with a pair of parallel slits forming a tongue and slot. The slits are spaced apart at a distance smaller than the width of the support portion of the needle mount and is adapted to receive the needle mount between the tongue and edges of the slot. A package, especially for microsutures, which employs the mounting and dispensing device is also described.

Abstract: In order to wrap individual slide-fastener units in plastic display envelopes enabling the testing of their sliders without removal from the package, a continuous strip of preferably transparent thermoplastic sheet material is advanced together with an integral series of such units past a cutting station where the units are separated from one another with simultaneous severance of the plastic strip. The latter, on approaching the cutting station, is folded from opposite sides around the outer edges of the carrier bands supporting the interlinked coupling elements of the units, the resulting flaps being kept spaced apart by a median gap exposing the juxtaposed coupling elements as well as the associated slider. The flaps are fastened with light adhesive bonding to opposite ends of the stringer tapes cut from the carrier bands.