Abstract: A reusable packaging system is disclosed in which a series of thermoformed trays are used to mount six spider type office chair bases. Three bases are mounted in an inverted position on the tray and three bases are mounted upright. A stack of load trays may be constructed with the bottom-most tray fastened to a standard pallet. The stack is plastic wrapped and shipped. After unloading, empty trays may be stacked in a nested arrangement and returned for reuse making for a simple, reliable and inexpensive system.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pre-formed food packaging article, and method of manufacturing the same, useful in the packaging of individual food portions comprising a planar member having an upper surface and a lower surface, said planar member having a detachable utensil formed integrally in said planar member; and, said planar member having a sanitary membrane affixed to the lower surface covering and protecting the bottom of the utensil from contamination. The sanitary membrane of the present invention protects the lower surface of the integrally formed utensil, while a sealing film or lid protects the upper surface of the utensil, thus providing a food packaging article with a convenient, sanitary utensil for the consumer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a more efficient and faster way to prepare tissue samples for sectioning. More particularly, in accordance with the present invention, a tissue sample is embedded in a porous embedding media in a desired orientation, processed, and sectioned all while being held in the porous embedding media. The post-tissue processing step of manual embedding in paraffin is eliminated from the process.

Abstract: The invention provides, inter alia, kits and methods for improved manufacture and, in particular, for improved fixed and flexible manufacture. The improvements provide templates having cavities, silhouettes, impressions, contours, and/or profiles (collectively, “cavities”) that fit and correspond to parts at each stage of parts picking and/or assembly. For example, a kit can have (and a method according to the invention can use) a first template with cavities adapted to hold parts used in a first stage of computer manufacture; a second template with cavities adapted to hold parts used in a second stage of computer manufacture; and so forth. Alternatively, or in addition, the templates can hold parts gathered/or to be gathered in different phases of parts picking—for example, the first template can have cavities adapted to hold parts gathered in a first stage of picking; a second template can have cavities adapted to hold parts gathered in a second stage of picking; and so forth.

Abstract: A carrier with ultraphobic surfaces for promoting more effective cleaning and drying of the carrier. In the invention, entire surfaces or portions of surfaces of a carrier are made ultraphobic. The ultraphobic surfaces of the carrier cause liquids that may come in contact with the surface, such as may be used in cleaning, to quickly and easily “roll off” without leaving a liquid film or substantial number of liquid droplets. As a result, less time and energy is expended in drying the surfaces, and redeposited residue is minimized, thereby improving overall process quality. In addition, the ultraphobic surfaces may be resistant to initial deposition of contaminants, where the contaminants may be in liquid or vapor form.

Abstract: A tray carrier with ultraphobic surfaces for promoting more effective cleaning and drying of the tray carrier. In the invention, entire surfaces or portions of surfaces of a tray carrier are made ultraphobic. The ultraphobic surfaces of the tray carrier cause liquids that may come in contact with the surface, such as may be used in cleaning, to quickly and easily “roll off” without leaving a liquid film or substantial quantity of liquid droplets. As a result, less time and energy is expended in drying the surfaces, and redeposited residue is minimized, thereby improving overall process quality and facilitating economical reuse of the tray carrier. In addition, the ultraphobic surfaces may be resistant to initial deposition of contaminants, where the contaminants may be in liquid or vapor form.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a tortilla housing and support apparatus, configured to be manipulated so that the housing performs as a tortilla support device that provides vertical support to at least one tortilla. The tortilla housing and support apparatus is initially used as a tortilla-packaging box, such as tortilla boxes currently in use at supermarkets for housing tortillas. The tortilla housing has a configuration so that it may be manipulated from serving as packaging so that it performs as a tortilla support device.

Abstract: A tray for transporting flat graphic articles. The tray comprises a top surface and two or more cavities that intersect each other at one or more locations. An opening is formed in the top surface and defines an entrance to the cavity. Each cavity is structured to receive therein, through its opening, a plurality of a flat graphic article stacked one on top of the other so as to form a stack. Each cavity can receive therein a flat graphic article that is different than the flat graphic article that can be received into the other cavity or cavities. A method that comprises using one or more such trays to transport flat graphic articles. The method can include providing two or more of the same tray and using each tray to transport a plurality of a different flat graphic article.

Abstract: A transplanting system including both methods and specific types of transplant apparatus such as propagule transplant trays(3, 4, 5, 6) addresses the need for the use of a propagule punch machine (8) on a variety of adolescent tray configurations (9, 11, 12, e.g.) and the increased operational efficiency that such enhanced operational capability affords. The system may involve at least one areally continuous propagule tray (3, 4, 5, 6) that is operationally compatible with a numerically significant number of adolescent plant trays. Other embodiments of the invention disclose punch pins (59) for use in a plant punch machine transplanter that are user-detachable and differentially designed so that plant punch elements of a certain design may be installed as part of the machine to customize the transplant process for a given species and transplant modality. The invention also provides for a consultable collection (such as printed documents or an electronic database, e.g.

Abstract: A package (1) for receiving a plurality of electrical socket connectors (4) comprises an elongate housing (2). The housing includes a set of first supporting portions (21) in each of opposite ends thereof, and an intermediate set of second supporting portions (22) between the two sets of first portions. Each first portion includes a rectangular bottom wall (210). A pair of through slots (211) is defined in the bottom wall at opposite longitudinal sides respectively of the first portion. The set of second portions comprises a single bottom wall (220) that spans an entire area of all the second portions. The socket connectors are fittingly received in the first portions and the second portions so that they abut the respective bottom walls. The bottom walls of the first portions and the bottom wall of the second portions cooperatively render the package strong enough to resist deformation.

Abstract: A sports ball holder holds a ball (e. g., soccer ball, football, volleyball, basketball, etc.) securely therein to preclude ball movement within a vehicle interior while the vehicle is in motion. The holder has a generally square platform, with a support foot extending from each corner. The support feet preferably include a high grip texture or material thereon, to provide a non-slip grip upon the underlying surface. The upper surface of the holder has a receptacle therein, configured and dimensioned to closely fit a relatively large diameter sports ball e. g., basketball). The receptacle bottom may include an additional gripping surface. A secondary tray conforming to the exterior contours of the base, may be placed atop the base to hold a smaller diameter ball (e. g., volleyball, softball, etc.). A net or pouch may be removably secured to the base to hold personal articles for sports players during play.

Abstract: A jewelry display assembly includes jewelry display pad(s), a display base, and a display tray. The display base has an upper surface with a slot therein for receiving and removably retaining the lower edge portion of any of the assembly's jewelry display pads. The slot is inclined at an angle to the vertical to better display jewelry mounted on the front surface of a jewelry display pad mounted in the display base. The resilience of the jewelry display pads helps to hold the display pads in the slot and to retain the initial appearance of the pads after their removal from the slot in the display base. The display tray holds a plurality of the jewelry display pads from which display pads can be selected for better display by mounting in the display base.

Abstract: A stacking tray for electrical components, such as integrated circuits, particularly those of the ball grid array (BGA type) includes an upper side and a lower side. The upper side includes corner elements of a greater height, the inner intersections of which define the periphery of the storage pockets for the electrical components. These corner elements therefore capture and support the electrical component in directions parallel to the floor of the tray. The upper side further includes lateral elements of a lesser height which extend across the periphery of the storage pocket thereby creating a ledge for capturing and supporting the electrical component in the direction perpendicular to the floor. The lower side includes lateral elements of a greater height with inner edges which abut the periphery of the storage pockets thereby capturing and supporting the electrical components in directions parallel to the floor of the tray.

Abstract: A tray for semiconductors having a tray portion, a rail portion, and an intermediate portion. The tray portion has a plurality of chip recesses formed therein. The rail portion extends substantially around the tray portion. The intermediate portion interconnects the tray portion and the rail portion and is oriented at an angle of more than 115° with respect to the rail portion.

Abstract: A serving tray has a slot formed in a side wall of the tray into which is received the corner of a shouter card with a friction fit between the card and the slot. Both bottom corners of the card extend through the side wall of the tray at opposite ends of the slot and the shouter card is supported from the bottom by the tray in the middle of the slot. The slot is made of alternating angle segments so that from end to end the slot is straight but a friction fit is created between the slot and the shouter card by the alternating peaks and valleys of the slot for a relatively wide range of shouter card thicknesses.

Abstract: A beverage container holder includes a box portion integrally divided into a plurality of compartments for each holding a beverage container therein, and two generally U-shaped handles integrally extended from two opposite sides of the box portion and provided at predetermined positions with complementary studs and sockets. Each of the two handles defines an opening between the handle and the box portion, and a suspender is integrally connected to two near middle points of the handle to extend across the opening. When a desired number of beverage containers are positioned in the compartments of the box portion and the two handles are turned upward with the complementary studs and sockets engaged with one another, the suspenders are brought toward the box portion to stably confine the beverage containers thereto.

Abstract: A paint tray system including a paint tray and a lid that may be sealed to the paint tray in a generally airtight manner. The shape of the lid corresponds to the interior of the paint tray so that the volume of air sealed in the paint try by the lid is minimized. The underside of the lid may also include a recess that may receive a paint applicator between the paint tray and the lid. The paint tray may also include an applicator rest for holding a paint roller in the paint tray while keeping the handle out of a paint reservoir.

Abstract: A stacking support for at least one row of wine bottles is of sheet-like form with indentations (10) shaped to receive and locate at least one row of bottles in parallel relationship in a first layer. The indentations (10) are so arranged that when a second like support for carrying a second layer will be laterally offset with respect to those of the first layer so that the bottles of the second layer will be supported by the bottles of the first layer. The support is so configured that when it is used in conjunction with the second like support (16) the two supports (16) cooperate to ensure anti-sagging support in the zone of the endmost bottle-carrying indentation (10e) of the second layer only partially supported by the first layer.

Abstract: A beauty and hair accessories organizer for holding and neatly storing hair managing tools and beauty aids. The beauty and hair accessories organizer includes a support member having a front side and a back side and being adapted to be mounted to a structure in a building; and also includes a storage rack member being securely attached to the front side of the support member; and further includes a plurality of cup-like members being attached to the storage rack for supporting and holding hair managing items.

Abstract: An integrated package suited to the packaging of medical devices and surgical equipment including devices and equipment used in heart by-pass surgery has a container and a snap-fit lid. The container and the lid have topographies suitable to conform to the medical components in the container and hold them securely. The lid has first and second grooves which engage a projection on the container and permit the lid to be used in a shipping orientation and a disposal orientation.

Abstract: A disposable single trap and holder for tacos and the like comprised of semi-rigid flat material to accommodate the ability of the holder to be efficiently packaged in a retail container. The holder has a flat disk-shaped configuration with specific cuts and lines of weakness, whereas, when pressed outward from center, the holder will form first and second side walls extending from a generally horizontal base portion to accommodate and support a taco and the like in an upright position.

Abstract: A food and activity tray possessing the ability to accommodate different permutations and sizes of food and beverage packages or containers, wherein the tray further provides a functional work surface and/or activity surface capable of receiving a plurality of interchangeable game faces or plates for entertainment purposes.

Abstract: A divider for use in handling quantities of yarn spools arranged in layers. The divider includes a main body generally planar polygonal portion and a skirt portion extending around the periphery of the main body portion and formed into a series of circumferentially spaced, arcuate, inwardly opening scallops with each scallop having a curvature substantially matching the curvature of the yarn spools so that, with a layer of spools positioned on the main body portion and the skirt upstanding from the main body portion, each scallop may compliantly engage the outer periphery of an individual outer spool of the spool layer. Each scallop is connected to the main body portion by a strap extending from the main body portion to the scallop and the scallops are connected together to form a continuous circumferential band.

Abstract: A clear plastic package for securing and displaying articles of commerce includes a bottom piece having a generally flat rectangular configuration including an upper surface, a perimeter edge, a front wall pivotally attached to the front end of the bottom piece, and a rear wall pivotally attached to the rear end, each end wall having a latching lip portion. The second piece is a tray, with a lower portion that is slidably supported by the upper surface of the bottom piece and includes an upper surface with recesses for holding the articles of commerce, and the tray front end is configured to be grasped by hand. The third piece is a generally rectangular cover, with a top wall, generally vertical opposing sidewalls, a rear wall and an open front end. With the tray positioned on the bottom the cover can be mounted over the tray with its lower edge mounted to the perimeter edge of the bottom piece.

Abstract: A gift basket stacking tray includes a generally planer formed rigid sheet. Arcuately shaped depressions are disposed on the formed sheet and raised display platforms are disposed above the formed sheet. Perforated lines traverse the formed sheet between the arcuately shaped depressions and the raised display platforms. The perforated lines allow for flexible removal of sections of the stacking tray so that the tray can accommodate and/or be stacked on top of various sizes and shapes of fruits, bottles, boxes and the like within a gift basket.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for preheating golf balls prior to painting. The process includes forming golf balls with covers, heating, coating, and further heating the golf balls in a heated enclosure. The apparatus includes a ventilated holding tray that in addition to supporting the golf balls with a minimum of contact between balls and tray will allow for a thorough flow of heat about the balls for quick and uniform heating. This also will aid in reducing blemishes to the golf balls, by suspending freshly painted golf balls on conical pins set at right angles to the balls, thereby reducing the physical contact between the tray and freshly painted golf balls. The tray comprises replaceable ball support inserts. The inserts will generally be made from injection molded plastic and will be friction-fitted to the tray, and if damaged can be easily and inexpensively replaced.

Abstract: A device for in-hospital transportation of flexible medical endoscopes comprises: a re-usable tray having an inner compartment defined by a generally planar base, surrounding walls upstanding therefrom, and peripheral lip-portion(s) provided at least partially around said surrounding walls and extending outwardly therefrom; a single-use, disposable tray-liner having margins to embrace and to detachably-engage at least a major part of said peripheral lip-portion(s) thereof; an open-faced pouch provided centrally of said margins, such that in use said pouch is able to conform itself substantially to the inner compartment of the re-usable tray; and a pouch-closing protective cover which in use is capable of being extended from one edge across an open-face of the pouch supported in the inner compartment and detachably secured so as safely to enclose an endoscope when it is within the pouch within the inner compartment.

Abstract: RECEPTACLE FOR HOLDING MEDICAL SUPPLIES A receptacle for holding medical supplies is necessary for a caregiver to quickly and efficiently obtain desired medical supplies within a caregiving room or a caregiving vehicle, such as Emergency Medical Service vehicles, fire engines, or ambulances. Caregiving rooms and vehicles can be small and lack cabinets sufficient to hold certain medical supplies. The present invention's slim structure can be either mounted on a wall, placed on a countertop, on a floor, or on a stand of the caregiving room or vehicle. When the present invention is opaque or clear, the medical supplies contained therein are visible. The receptacle can also be a solid color with the contents and their warning indications depicted on the outer front of the receptacle. A user can conveniently and expediently extract medical supplies through openings on the receptacle by using only one hand since the medical supply containers are restrained by the restraint feature of the receptacle.

Abstract: An apparatus for assisting in the changing of diapers for a baby in the form of a portable diaper caddy. The tray has a base adapted to rest upon a surface. The tray includes multiple selectively sized compartments including a diaper compartment in the tray adapted to contain a plurality of diapers, a pad compartment in the tray adapted to contain a baby changing pad, and a wipe compartment in the tray adapted to contain a plurality of wet baby wipes. A lid covers the wipe compartment, the lid sealing against a top portion of the wipe compartment to prevent evaporation of liquid contained in the wet baby wipes. A handle extends from the tray to allow persons to grasp the tray for carrying the tray.

Abstract: A reusable packaging system is disclosed in which a series of thermoformed trays are used to mount six spider type office chair bases. Three bases are mounted in an inverted position on the tray and three bases are mounted upright. A stack of load trays may be constructed with the bottom-most tray fastened to a standard pallet. The stack is plastic wrapped and shipped. After unloading, empty trays may be stacked in a nested arrangement and returned for reuse making for a simple, reliable and inexpensive system.

Abstract: A portable, disposable pet feeding container having two thin walled primary bowls held by a relatively thick bowl support. The bowl bottom is roughened to resist slippage during use and the top rim is positioned essentially horizontally on essentially vertically extending bowl walls above the bowl support to resist cross contamination and provide a sealing contact line. An adhesive coated lid seals in the bowl contents prior to use. An auxiliary bowl can be placed within a primary bowl or the base of one bowl extended beneath the other to increase volume, weight and traction of the one bowl.

Abstract: A microwave oven includes a saucer holder, and a saucer used with the microwave oven. The saucer holder is provided on the external surface of the microwave oven. The saucer removably engages with the saucer holder.

Abstract: A personal item storage tray which includes a storage surface that incorporates a personal item identification, placement, retention, storage and removal apparatus or structure. One embodiment includes a substantially planar arrangement of depressions or recessed compartments designed to receive specific personal items such as, for example, eyeglasses, hearing aids and dentures. The compartments may be uniquely designed, shaped and marked to signal the uses of the compartment and to distinguish each compartment from the other to aid in visual identification and discrimination between the uses of each recessed compartment. The presence of items in the compartments is used to signal to the users of the tray that items are accounted for and not missing. The bottom surface of the tray includes a non-skid surface to avoid accidental or undesirable lateral movement. The tray is designed with a moldable or shapeable material.

Abstract: A plate for placement of cooked and frozen shrimps includes a base plate portion and a riser portion. The base plate portion has top and bottom sides, a plurality of spaced apart elongate projections which extend downward from the bottom side, elongate drain grooves which extend respectively in the projections and which open at the top side and close at the bottom side, and a receiving space above the top side and communicated with the drain grooves. The riser portion extends laterally and upwardly from the base plate portion and loops around the receiving space.

Abstract: A tray for use in an order-picking system comprises a base part on which order-picking articles as for example retail articles can be stored, a frame which is attached to said base part and a sliding means (4) for displacing the order-picking articles in the direction of a removal position of said order-picking articles. It is thus possible to always perform the picking operation of one of the articles in an economical favourable posture irrespective of how full or empty the trays.

Abstract: An insert (1) for integral heat spreader (IHS) packaging includes a handle (2), and a locking portion (3) extending from the handle. The locking portion includes a pair of resilient arms (31). The resilient arms include a pair of guides (313), and teeth (312) formed along outer edges thereof. In use, IHS blocks (5) are stacked inside a receiving box (4). A pair of inserts is inserted into a pair of locking slots (41) defined in ends of the receiving box. A plurality of locking edges (410) of the receiving box at the locking slots is received between corresponding teeth of the inserts. Several such duly assembled receiving boxes is retained in several parallel channels (62) defined in a container (6), with exposed portions of the inserts being received in locking recesses (64) defined in the container. Thus the IHS blocks are protected from unwanted movement and damage.

Abstract: A package (1) for receiving a plurality of electrical socket connectors (4) comprises an elongate housing (2). The housing includes a set of first supporting portions (21) in each of opposite ends thereof, and an intermediate set of second supporting portions (22) between the two sets of first portions. Each first portion includes a rectangular bottom wall (210). A pair of through slots (211) is defined in the bottom wall at opposite longitudinal sides respectively of the first portion. The set of second portions comprises a single bottom wall (220) that spans an entire area of all the second portions. The socket connectors are fittingly received in the first portions and the second portions so that they abut the respective bottom walls. The bottom walls of the first portions and the bottom wall of the second portions cooperatively render the package strong enough to resist deformation.

Abstract: A kitchen utensil kit including a single handle with one or more easily detachable and attachable accessories such as peelers, pizza cutters, cheese slicers, zesters, ice cream scoops, etc. The kit includes stackable trays for storage in drawers or on countertops. Preferably, the individual implements extend upwardly out of the storage cavities in the trays, and vertical posts are used to support one tray on top of the other without interference with the implements stored in the lower tray.

Abstract: A kitchen utensil kit including a multi-tool device having a single handle with one or more easily attachable accessories such as peelers, pizza cutters, cheese slicers, zesters, ice cream scoops, graters, juicers, jar openers, etc. The kit includes stationary or slidable attachable and/or stackable holders or trays for the compact, organized storage of the kitchen implements in drawers or on countertops. Indicia are provided for each receptacle to identify the implement which the receptacle is designed to hold. The preferred indicia is the shape of the receptacle, which matches the shape of the article.

Abstract: An add-on storage device for flat objects, particularly CD and/or DVD cases, is made up of box-shaped housing elements which are open at the front and lie against one another with facing side walls. Clip-shaped connection elements are pushed onto adjoining side walls which form a common edge, in a predetermined fastening region from the open housing side and from the opposite bottom side, to engage over the side walls at the inner surface of the housing elements. In the fastening region, the open side at the inner surfaces of the adjoining side walls have a depression and/or elevation, and the connection element has an associated elevation and/or depression. The elevation and/or depression of the inner surface of the side wall forms a positive lock-in connection with the associated depression and/or elevation at the connection element.

Abstract: A draining soap dish for multiple bars of soap including a top plate having a plurality of rectangular shaped opening's therethrough in a spaced relationship. The openings each are dimensioned for receiving a bar of soap therethrough. The top plate has four support walls extending downwardly therefrom. One of the support walls has a drainage recess extending upwardly of a free edge thereof. A plurality of containers are coupled with respect to the openings of the top plate for receiving a bar of soap therein. Each of the containers have an open upper end, a closed tapered lower end, opposed end walls, and opposed side walls. The open upper ends of the containers are positioned within the openings of the top plate. The plurality of containers each have U-shaped drainage slots therein extending along the opposed side walls and the closed tapered lower end.

Abstract: A display assembly for edible and non-edible objects comprises a container having an interior bottom surface, at least one tubular holder mounted to the interior bottom surface for receiving a support member, the holder having walls extending substantially perpendicularly to the bottom surface and defining an area on the bottom surface having a minor dimension substantially less than a major dimension, and disposed along the major dimension of the holder at least two internal constrictions of the walls, the constrictions adapted so that the support member is movable between a first, second and third position to change the orientation of the support member out of the vertical.

Abstract: A tray for stacking and dispensing golf balls, comprising (a) a base frame having a substantially rectangular central region bounded by a peripheral region, (b) a plurality of rails in the central region, and (c) a plurality of resting surfaces also in the central region. The peripheral region including two pairs of opposing and elongated sides forming a substantially rectangular boundary of the central region and that are perpendicular to each other. The rails and resting surfaces are arranged relative to each other such that neighboring rails are separated from each other by a resting surface and neighboring resting surfaces are separated from each other by a rail. Each of the rails has a convex curvature as viewed from the top side of the tray. In addition, each of the rails has an associated apex, the apexes of the plurality of the rails being in a common tangential plane with each other.

Abstract: Method for improved packing and cooling of produce. According to the present invention, baskets for the packing of fruit are provided with ventilation channels disposed upon a lower surface of the basket. Vent apertures communicate between the ventilation channels and the produce stored in the baskets. Upper vents are formed on four sides of an upper portion of the baskets. After packing the baskets with produce, they are loaded into trays. The trays may be provided with tray vents that align with the ventilation channels. Alternatively, the trays may be formed without tray vents to improve some cooling regimes. In this manner, entire pallets of produce-filled baskets, oriented in either the “X” or “Y” directions can be efficiently chilled by introducing a flow of cooling air into the baskets and thence through the produce packed inside, regardless of the orientation of the trays.

Abstract: A sports ball holder holds a ball (e.g., soccer ball, football, volleyball, basketball, etc.) securely therein to preclude ball movement within a vehicle interior while the vehicle is in motion. The holder has a generally square planform, with a support foot extending from each corner. The support feet preferably include a high grip texture or material thereon, to provide a non-slip grip upon the underlying surface.

Abstract: A container for containing, treating and dispensing a bun in a hot dog dispensing machine has a container element having an inner cavity for accommodating a bun, an open side an a bottom located opposite to the open side, and a projection provided on the bottom and formed so that it supports a bun accommodated in the cavity and can be engaged by a formation of transporting means for transporting the container with the bun.

Abstract: The object of the invention is to construct a simple packaging structure having few components and capable of protecting a contained product against shock impacts coming from all directions. To this end, the packaging structure according to the present invention is made of synthetic resin with an elastic quality molded into a sheet form, and includes a first tray pack and a second tray pack which face each other and are adjoined to hold the contained product securely in place; wherein the first and second tray packs are provided with sustaining portions sustaining the periphery of the contained product.

Abstract: A multiple portion sauce tray formed from a rigid foam material is provided. The sauce is located in a plurality of receptacles for holding individual portions of sauce. The receptacles of the tray do not separate when the tray is processed by automated packaging equipment, but may be readily separated by the consumer at time of use. The tray is particularly useful in a combination product, wherein sauces are provided with comestible articles for dipping therein. Methods for manufacture of the sauce tray and the combination product, as well as uses of the tray and the combination product are provided.

Abstract: An integrated package suited to the packaging of medical devices and surgical equipment including devices and equipment used in heart by-pass surgery has a container and a snap-fit lid. The container and the lid have topographies suitable to conform to the medical components in the container and hold them securely. The lid has first and second grooves which engage a projection on the container and permit the lid to be used in a shipping orientation and a disposal orientation.

Abstract: The invention provides packaging means which are formed by holders suitable for transport and storage of delicate goods such as fruit, sweets such as chocolate, flowers, glass objects, Christmas decorations, electronic components and the like, wherein the holders are separated from each other by a standing wall. Recommended for larger objects such as apples and the like are holders with the upper part in folded-back form, particularly those wherein the rib profiling of the upper and lower parts take an integral form and thereby enclose firmly the object for transporting (FIG. 4b). Smaller objects can advantageously be transported on a mattress of upper parts of smaller holders (FIG. 5b).