Abstract: An adjustable cutting board apparatus for eliminating the user from having to stoop over to use the cutting board. The adjustable cutting board apparatus includes a carrying case having an open front, an open top, and also having side, back, and bottom walls; and also includes a drawer being movably disposed in the carrying case through the open front; and further includes an adjustable cutting board assembly including a plurality of telescoping support members being disposed in the carrying case through said open top, and also including a cutting board being disposed upon the telescoping support members; and also includes fastening members for locking the cutting board to the carrying case.

Abstract: A disposable sealed package with dual distinct functions of containing a consumable product and dispensing it through a knife-like handle. The package allows an individual to consume the product from the container or to dispense and apply it using the knife-like handle. The package seal is lifted from the handle-portion only to use the package as a dispenser and applicator. The package seal is lifted from the containment-portion only to use the package to hold the product for consumption.

Abstract: A carrier or container for transporting food or beverages having a built-in audio system. The exterior of the carrier includes indicia which, in the preferred embodiment, is associated with a well-known theme, character or personality. The audio system includes a recording device and transmitting device for enabling a user to record and audibly transmit an audio message or personal greeting. The audio system further includes a storage medium for enabling the user to store a pre-recorded audio message which is associated with the indicia on the exterior of the carrier. In this manner, the message may simulate the voice of the character or person depicted by the indicia. The carrier further includes a handle or strap for enabling the user to easily transport the carrier.

Abstract: A box (200) for solid and semi-solid food products is formed from a blank and has a body portion, a base portion and a lid portion, the lid portion having a tear-away strip for opening the sealed box. Side panels (22) of the body portion have overlapping end flaps (34, 38) which lie across the top of the body portion and have crease lines (46) running substantially parallel to the fold line which separates the flaps from their respective panels. The creased regions are pushed inwards towards their respective panels and the non-creased region of each flap lies substantially perpendicular to the side panels to form a suspended surface. This surface may support a spoon (S) or other item and is covered by the overlapping end flaps (54, 56) on the front and rear panels of the body portion; thereby allowing the item to be sold with the food product as a single unit but without contacting the food product.

Abstract: A collapsible, soft-sided organizer has a rigid, water proof base with fabric side walls and lid. A removable internal frame provides support for a cutting board, which also functions as a stable work surface. The lid includes a gusset to define a gear loft and water basin. A plurality of movable internal dividers facilitates the creation of smaller internal compartments.

Abstract: A lunch and book carrier includes a container, a divider, a first zipper, a second zipper, a book with a back, a fastening strip and a complementary fastening strip. The container has a first half portion with a first side edge and a second half portion with a second side edge. The divider has a first side edge and a second side edge. Each of the first and second zipper has a fastening track, a complementary fastening track and a track linking the fastening track to the complementary fastening track. The first zipper mechanically couples the first side edge of the container to the first side edge of the divider to form a first compartment. The second zipper mechanically couples the second side edge of the container to the second side edge of the divider to form a second compartment. The fastening strips are mechanically coupled to the back of the book and the container adjacent to the second compartment. The book is disposed in the second compartment and detachably coupled to the container.

Abstract: A packaged meal is provided in the form of a kit arrangement which is formulated and prepared for storage under refrigerated, non-frozen conditions for extended time periods within retail store showcase coolers. The kit includes a compartmentalized, hermetically sealed package, with a refrigerated baked flour-containing component or dough component within an overpouch which is sealed or unsealed and positioned within one of the compartments and being specially formulated to maintain its freshness and retarding staling during extended refrigerated storage within the hermetically sealed package. At least the compartment within which baked component is sealed has an anti-fogging agent component which further assists in maintaining freshness and retarding staling under even refrigerated, non-frozen conditions.

Abstract: The packaging comprises two generally hollow half-shells connected to each other in face-to-face relationship along their associated mouth edges. At least one, and preferably both of the aforesaid half-shells are closed by associated sealing sheets the connection of which on the facing surfaces leads to the connection of the two half-shells. Both of the half-shells as well as the sealing sheet or sheets are provided with projections for use in opening the packaging, formed in correspondence with the mouth edges of the half-shells so as to be aligned with and superimposed over each other in the finished packaging. The connection of the sealing sheet or sheets to the associated half-shell also includes the aforesaid tongue parts which are not, however, affected by the connection of the two half-shells to each other.

Abstract: A combination backpack and audio cassette system wherein the audio cassette system, separately contained, is mounted to the back panel of the backpack. The contained audio cassette system is provided with a simulated face, where the components thereof are accessible through various features of the simulated face, such as the mouth, nose, and ear.

Abstract: A carrier comprising a bag simulative of an animal includes a plurality of storage compartments for holding baby items. A rigid tray may be provided internally within the main body cavity of the carrier, for the carriage and storage of various bulky articles such as clothing, blankets, diapers, etc. Additional forward and rearward storage areas depend from the main tray, downward into forward and rearward leg areas each of which preferably extend the width of the body, for greater structural strength and storage capacity for the carrier. The forward and rearward areas may each include one or more additional removable supplemental storage racks or trays, for the storage and containment of baby food jars, bottles, etc. One or more of these compartments may be insulated to maintain the cold or heat desired for the storage of a given food product or other article. The carrier may have a smaller bag around its neck for holding a blanket or other item.

Abstract: An infant's food dish includes a sound unit which is enabled by a switch, the state of which can be changed merely by bringing an object into proximity with the switch. Suitably the switch is magnetically operable and the object is the magnetized tip of a feeding utensil such as a spoon.

Abstract: Disclosed is a portable catering system for transporting, storing and serving food. In one embodiment, the portable catering system comprises first and second carrying cases, a first, second and third trays each having at least one cavity to store food, and an interconnect member. The portable catering system is operable from a transportation position to a dispensing position. In the transportation position, the trays are stacked upon each other and the first and second carrying cases are disposed about the stacked trays whereby the portable catering system may be carried or transported. In the dispensing position, the first and second carrying cases disassembled and spaced adjacent to each other and connected by the interconnect member whereby the first tray is supported on top of the first carrying case, the second tray is supported on top of the interconnect member and the third tray is supported on top of the second carrying case thereby allowing the food to be dispensed.

Abstract: An arrangement for packaging a cosmetic product includes a container which includes a receptacle, a plate, possibly a lid and a base piece, and a mechanism for fixing the plate on the receptacle, this receptacle being transparent and obtained without any undercuts. In particular, this receptacle is made of glass or of cast resin.

Abstract: An improved lunch box assembly including a main housing having a lid portion and a base portion hingedly secured with one another so as to provide access to an opened interior of the improved lunch box assembly. Further, a display panel is included and secured in overlying relation to one exterior wall surface of the main housing so that it defines a pocket therebetween which is visually accessible through a display opening defined in the display panel. Also, a display insert is included and structured to be removably inserted into the pocket between the display panel and the exterior wall surface so that a primary display face thereof is visible through the display opening in the display panel and so that while it is securely maintained within the pocket when in use it can also be easily removed for convenient cleaning or interchanging with a new display insert.

Abstract: A serving platform for holding and dispensing tableware and utensils at a party or other such function. A covering made from cloth or other suitable material is disposed over a container. The container is preferably a knock-down box. The covering has a plurality of pockets attached thereto for dispensing utensils such as knives, forks or spoons or for dispensing napkins or other tableware. The pockets are disposed along the sides of the container and may be divided into subpockets. The covering may be fitted around the bottom surface of the container.

Abstract: A food package that includes a concealed eating utensil is provided. The package comprises a can body containing a quantity of food with a cover removably secured to the can to enclose one end of the can and to provide a storage compartment between the end of the can and the cover. A folded eating utensil is contained in the storage compartment. The utensil has two portions: a functional end portion (spoon, fork or knife) and a handle portion with a joint between them for enabling the utensil to be folded for storage in the compartment. The term "joint" is used broadly herein to include any form of connection, e.g., a hinge or complete separation of the handle from the functional end portion of the utensil with a socket connection therebetween. Utensil retaining members can be provided inside the cover for engaging portions of the utensil to hold it in place.

Abstract: A compartmentalized food and beverage bag with reinforcement shields comprising: a bag fabricated of wax coated paper and including four side walls, a floor and an open top, two side walls including a crease to permit collapsible folding of the bag, the floor of the bag having an upper surface including a wax coated cardboard reinforcement member positioned adjacent to a first side wall, the first side wall also including a vertically positioned waxed cardboard reinforcement member affixed thereto, a drink holder ring fabricated of wax coated cardboard and formed in a generally circular configuration being affixed to the vertical reinforcement member, in an operative orientation a beverage cup being positioned through the ring with the lower surface of the cup being positioned upon the reinforcement member on the bottom of the bag, the waxed cardboard ring and reinforcement member enabling the bag to support the weight of a full beverage cup without risk of spillage occurring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a container for storing a quantity of cereal and milk, the container including an upper section, a lower section, a partition separating the upper and lower sections, and a spoon. The upper section has a vent hole therein. The lower section defines a second cavity dimensioned to contain a quantity of cereal therein. The lower section has two channels formed therein, the channels having a wide end and a narrow end. The partition is secured to the upper section forming a milk cavity for holding a quantity of milk therein. The partition is provided with a pair of ports therethrough which are adapted to permit the flow of milk out from the milk cavity. The partition is equipped with a pair of post members formed thereon. The post members have bulb shaped post heads at one end which are adapted to be received in the wide end of the channels in the lower section to releasably secure the two sections together.

Abstract: A hand-held, self-contained support plate for carrying or serving foods and beverages and for carrying accessories such as utensils, toothpicks, and napkins is disclosed. The plate includes a planar support surface into which are recessed a main compartment and side compartment for receiving foods, a sauce compartment for receiving sauces, condiments, and the like, and a beverage compartment having a raised peripheral edge for increasing support for the beverage container. The plate includes an aperture through which the user inserts a thumb to grip the plate, the aperture being placed so as to enable the user to avoid harmful contact with hot or cold materials supported by the plate and to allow a knuckle of the index finger of the hand to support the beverage container compartment and promote stability of the plate.

Abstract: A napkin (25) combined with a fast food container is placed on the plane portion (14) of the container and held in place by a sheet (18) which covers all or part of the napkin (25) and which extends beyond the napkin (25) at points permitting its attachment to the portion (14) of the container. This assembly constitutes the plane portion (32) of the container; when the container is being used, the napkin (25) stays in place until the consumer removes it from its housing consisting of the sheets (14) and (18) before eating. This concept is applicable to various existing containers.

Abstract: A camping kitchen caddy comprising a carrying case having first and second pivotally connectable case members and a pivotally connectable chopping board securable to the second case member. The carrying case includes a suit case type handle and a pair of latching mechanism for securing the first and second case members into a closed suitcase type configuration. The first and second case members are preferably molded from a plastic material and each case member includes at least one compartment form fitted to receive and hold a particular type item and a number of other compartments for receiving a variety of user selected items. The case member preferably includes a compartment form fitted to receive a frying pan and a compartment form fitted to receive a coffee pot.

Abstract: A package for carrying and transporting a pizza product or like food article in which a combination device is used both to support a top panel of the package and prevent it from contacting the pizza product and to slice the pizza product at the place of consumption.

Abstract: A cover apparatus that provides a cover member having a recessed cavity having four sidewalls and a bottom wall. An audio system is hingedly mounted on a sidewall of the recessed cavity and is movable between a closed position, wherein the audio system lies flat on the bottom wall within the recessed cavity and an open position, wherein the audio system extends outwardly from the recessed cavity. A cover panel is also hingedly mounted on an opposite sidewall of the recessed cavity and is movable between a closed position, wherein the cover panel closes the recessed cavity and lies flat on the audio system and an open position, wherein the cover panel extends outwardly from the recessed cavity. The audio system and cover panel are maintained in an open and upright position by a support stand.

Abstract: A lunch box container including a bottom wall and a hingedly mounted top wall includes ferrous metallic floors directed into the bottom and top walls recessed relative to the bottom and top walls respectively to receive and secure ferromagnetic inserts to permit configurational changes to the lunch box structure to enhance continued use by individuals. A modification of the invention includes illumination frameworks arranged to direct illumination onto inserts within the frameworks.

Abstract: A food-carrying container is constructed to resemble a conventional tote case so that a person can carry his or her lunch to an office without attracting undue attention or concern by other people. The food-carrying case includes a tray and hinged lid that have mating insulative foam liners. The tray case may be internally partitioned to form at least four insulated compartments. A thermal bottle, containing cold thermally active material, is mounted within the lid to maintain the associated food items at a desired temperature until the time at which the food items are to be consumed.

Abstract: A molded bag for children having a main body consisting of a front side portion (1) and a rear side portion (2), which are made by molding, said front side portion (1) suitably and precisely representing a complicated tridimensional shape such as a face of an animal, e.g. a panda, said rear side portion (2) being connected at a lower portion thereof, which is closer to the bottom, to said front side portion (1) for forming a vacant space to receive articles, and an upper portion of said rear side portion (2) constituting a lid (10) openable and closable on a hinge portion (4) integrally formed on said rear side portion (2). The lid (10), when closed with respect to the front side portion (1), allows the main body of the bag to form a box construction having satisfactory strength, so that articles contained in the interior thereof are safely protected.

Abstract: A food tray is provided which contains food, beverage, napkin and utensil compartments for receiving these items. Food compartment inserts which interlock with the tray and are secured therein are provided. A reusable cup and cold/hot insert(s) which is inserted into and is secured in the cup are provided. A reusable bowl and cold/hot insert(s) which is inserted into and is secured in the bowl are provided. A special food compartment insert which enables the bowl to be held securely in the food compartment and protects the food compartment from soiling is provided. A convenient mechanism of storing and transporting the trays is also provided.

Abstract: The invention is an improvement in a carton of the type having a compartment for multiple containers of beverage and means for holding a coolant such as ice in heat exchange relationship to containers, e.g., cans. In the improved carton, the holding means includes a plurality of panels in stacked relationship to one another in a repose position, i.e., when the carton is in the "as sold" configuration. In such configuration, the carton main compartment is of substantially conventional size to hold, for example, twelve or twenty-four 12 oz. cans of beverage. When the user desires to chill the cans (or keep them chilled), the panels are unfolded to a utility position to form an ice bin atop the compartment. Ice is poured into the bin and cans are cooled by direct contact with the ice. By first withdrawing plural cans from the compartment, pouring in ice and then nestling the withdrawn cans back into the bin-contained ice, many or all cans are in direct cooling contact with the ice.

Abstract: A kit structure includes a plurality of utensils, each having an ellipsoidal head, with each head having a planar body side wall arranged in a parallel spaced relationship relative to an axis of the head coincident with a major axis of the head that in turn is aligned with an associated handle shaft. The handles are formed of resilient material arranged to remove residue component portions within a jar.

Abstract: A combination food container and utensil comprises the container having a compartment for holding the food and an opening through which the compartment may be accessed, a lid for covering the opening, an elongated utensil having a handle portion, a food holding portion and a length less than the cross dimensions of the lid, a bubble arrangement engaging an upper surface of the lid and coacting therewith to form an enclosure for receiving and holding a utensil on the lid, and the combination including an indicator to enable a visually impaired person to determine the contents of either the enclosure or the compartment without requiring the use of the visual senses. Preferably, the indicator includes the bubble being formed of a pliable material, such as aluminum or synthetic plastic, which is moldable and allows a person to determine the type of utensil by feel. The indicator can also include information fields which are read by the sense of touch and contain indicia, such as braille.

Abstract: The present invention provides a portable food and beverage cooler in combination with an audio system, preferably a stereo an AM/FM radio receiver mounted in a recessed cavity on a wall of the cooler. The cooler has an outer shell, a recessed cavity having a sleeve extending around the edge of the cavity, an intermediate insulation layer, an inner shell, a partially removable top with handle for carrying the cooler with and an inner compartment enclosed by four adjoining walls for holding food and beverages. The audio receiver includes a plurality of components including the AM/FM receiver, or optionally an AM/FM cassette deck or Compact Disc player unit, one or more speakers, a power source battery, receptacle for a jack for earphones, separately mounted in a recessed compartment provided in one or more of the cooler walls , connected by a wiring circuit. Protective screens and waterproof sealing means are provided for keeping sand and moisture out of the speakers to improve quality of sound.

Abstract: A thermal jar for carrying snacks, and which is provided with a removable receptacle for a spoon and fork and which is received in a channel in a top surface of the cover of the jar. The spoon and the fork are pivotally mounted to the underside to the top of the receptacle, and the top is hinged to the receptacle so that it may be opened to permit the spoon and fork to be turned to a position in which they protrudes through the ends of the receptacle, and the cover may then be closed down to a snap fit with the receptacle to hold the spoon and fork in place, and enable the receptacle to serve as a handle for the spoon and fork.

Abstract: This compact lunch box consists of a collapsible carrier body and a collapsible lower casing both having walls made of a thermal insulative material. In the erected state, the lower casing may be removably mounted with a plurality of mounting webs at the bottom side of the carrier body for containing food and beverage. A thermal pack is provided in a well located within the carrier body for maintaining the food and beverage in a low healthy temperature. In the collapsed state, the lower casing can also be conveniently mounted at the bottom of the carrier body to form a compact assembly which can be stored in a briefcase or a school bag.

Abstract: A picnic sandwich box which includes a container portion and a cover for the container. The cover has pivotally side handles which releasably engage a flange extending around the upper rim of the container. The container has a compartment formed in its upper surface for receiving disposable utensils, such as a spoon and fork. A moveable partition is mounted in the container and extends transversely across the container to serve as a divider to enable it to hold different food, for example, or fruit. The cover is preferably made of transparent plastic material, and the container portion is made of appropriate microwavable plastic, to enable food in the container to be heated after the cover has been removed.

Abstract: A device for protecting articles comprising a plate-shaped protective member connected directly to at least one sharp-pointed portion of the article to be protected by at least one frangible point so as to separate the protecting member from the article before using the latter.

Abstract: A combination food container and eating utensil for the storing and partaking of prepared food. The container has a body which is adapted for preserving food and a removable cover attached to an outward extending flange on the upper portion of the body. The body has a bottom wall and an outer wall extending upwardly from the periphery of the bottom wall. Inside of the container there is at least one utensil, such as a knife, fork or spoon, stored in a pocket formed by the cover, the side wall and a liner spaced below the cover which partitions the interior of the body into an upper pocket for storing the utensil and a lower pocket for storing food. The utensil in the interior of the container is removably attached to the lower surface of the cover and is accessible to a user when the cover is detached from the body.

Abstract: A food carrier comprising longitudinally-aligned and spaced-apart thermos bottles with a supporting storage compartment, bowl and cup. Interengageable annular threads about said bowl, cup, thermos bottles, storage compartment and intermediate spacer ring allow for a single thermos or dual thermos configuration according to the desires of the user. The carrier allows for transport of first and/or second liquids with accompanying utensils, condiments and the like. A cup may accompany either the single thermos configuration or dual thermos configuration according to the desires of the user.

Abstract: A child's lunch box has an exterior configuration which is simulative of a selected motif. An exteriorly accessible compartment further carries both the selected motif. An interactive figure is positionable in the exteriorly accessible compartment and is costumed to cooperate with and to interact with the exterior motif of the lunch box.

Abstract: This invention pertains to an insulated lunch box that is able to maintain different items such as food and drink at different temperatures. It is composed of two compartments or sections, each able to maintain its contents hot or cold. The lunch box is intended for use when traveling in a vehicle such as an automobile, truck or RV. It is able to use the vehicle's warm hood to heat food. This lunch box can also be used to protect the locks of a vehicle from freezing rain and ice storm by covering and insulating them.

Abstract: A device for decorating a carrying box which includes representational members carried within the box selectively deployable through openings therein. In the retracted position, only a gripping tab projects from the opening and the fanciful representational graphic component is not visible. The graphic component is deployed by pulling the visible tab. A plurality of matched pairs of graphic components are stored within the box, each pair bearing a portion of an identifiable form. Matched pairs are projected out opposing sides of the box conveying the impression of a continuity within the box of the form represented by the visible portions. A lock is provided for retaining the graphics in both the deployed and retracted positions.

Abstract: There is provided herein a bag construction of multi-ply construction wherein a pair of inner and outer plies form a front panel, a back panel, and a pair of side panels each joined to the front and back panels, and bottom panel joined to each of the front, back and side panels. An open top provides for access to the interior of the bag and access to a primary compartment. The improvement comprises only the outer ply of the front panel being die cut along a first edge and perforated along the second, third and fourth edges so as to form a secondary pocket for insertion of the items into the bag and so that a coupon-like section can be removed along the die cut and perforations so as to form an integral but removable coupon-like section. In another embodiment the coupon-like section includes a plurality of smaller removable sections separated by perforation lines.

Abstract: To permit combination luggage, table and vanity to have a luggage position, a table position and a vanity position, the combination includes a handle mounted to one of a back side, right side and left side for carrying said combination luggage, table and vanity when in the luggage position. A hinge pivotally connects a rear edge of a top wall to a top edge of the back wall wherein the top wall may lie horizontal when said combination is in the table position and extends vertically when in the vanity position. A hinge pivotally connects a bottom edge of said back wall to a rear edge of said bottom wall and a hinge pivotally connects a front edge of the bottom wall to a bottom edge of said front wall wherein said bottom wall and said front wall are closable in the luggage position but openable to expose a compartment under said bottom wall, whereby a stand and stand legs may be stored in the compartment and to expose drawers in the front which may be used in the vanity position.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a container system (10) which is adapted to be removably coupled to the body (20) of a user (22). The container system (10) includes a container housing (24) and a cover member (48) having a cut-out portion (60) which is adapted to be contiguously mounted around the neck of the user. The container system (10) includes a releasable coupling mechanism (64) having a strap member (66) which is passed around the neck (62) of the user (22) and is of adjustable length to accomodate differing sized users (22). In this manner, there is provided a container system (10) which is disposable by the user (22) after use and is releasably secured in an adjustable manner around the neck (62) of the user (22) to perform a bib-like function and serve as a temporary table or tray for the objects being used.

Abstract: A bag for the storage and carrying of food with an attached napkin. The bag and napkin are attached by virtue of a seam which is also intended by design to allow or indicate where separation of said bag and napkin is to occur by virtue of tearing, cutting or other manual action.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a story book that has two pages, with the first page having the beginning part of a story displayed therein; and with the second page having the ending of the story located beneath a food tray, which when filled with food hides the story but when emptied of food reveals the story or theme ending.

Abstract: This invention is a set of items contained in a case-container, the components of which are themselves accessories going to make up the set.All these utensils together form part of the equipment carried by hikers, hunters, fishermen, sportsmen and campers and used out of doors during their sporting or leisure activity. This set contains all the mains things required for consuming food and drink, neatly arranged within a very limited space. A special feature of the set is that all the component parts are made specially to make best use of the space available, to be compact and hygienic, and to keep weight down to a minimum.

Abstract: Single use supports comprising small, plastic three legged stools are known as aid in preventing the cover portions of pizza containers from collapsing onto the pizza being transported or stored in the container. These devices have only limited utility. Proposed herein is a combination serving utensil and container support. This device has a server portion sized and shaped to serve a typical serving slice of pizza, and an upstanding portion which has a vertical dimension which, when the server portion is placed between the pizza and the base portion of the container, approximates the height of the pizza container. The device also includes a handle portion preferably attached to the upper end of the upstanding portion. This handle portion extends substantially parallel to but offset from the server portion and has an upper surface which may include advertising indicia thereon.

Abstract: A package containing skin-packed perishable goods including a base, goods on the base, a flexible plastic web over the goods and the base to, at least partially, skin pack the goods, and a lid for the base. A gas to permeate the web and enhance preservation of the goods is contained in the space between the lid and the skin packed goods.

Abstract: This pizza pouch is designed for take-out slices of pizza pie, without the slices having to be placed in a plate, on wax paper and then being placed in a bag. Primarily, it consists of a foam/plastic body having its tray portion hinged to a cover, and a foil panel is provided on the interior for serving as a separator wall between two slices of pizza. A groove of special design is also provided in the tray portion for firmly holding and retaining the edges of the foil panel.

Abstract: A combined apparatus (10) comprising a standard thermos member (11) and a radio member (12), wherein the thermos member (11) includes a thermos body (13) having a base element (15), and wherein the top portion of the housing element (20) of the radio member (12) is operatively connected to the base element (15) of the thermos member (11).