Abstract: A packaging system includes an outer bag having an inner bag suspended therein to define an expandable chamber between the bags and one either side of the inner bag. When the chamber is charged with a filler medium, such as pressurized air, the outer bag will inflate to suspend the inner bag at a fixed position therein. The inner bag defines a pocket adapted to receive and retain an article, prepackaged therein.

Abstract: A pair of rigid frames having central openings are each covered with a pliable and stretchable material which is forced in intimate contact with a fragile article to be handled. Central openings allow passage of the fragile article which is suspended between the two pliable materials, Stretchable material and friction limits the handling shock loads which may be transmitted to the fragile article in one direction, and cushions loads in other directions. Frames can be positioned within an enclosure package so that motion of the fragile article during handling can be tolerated. A single pair of pliable covered frames can serve as packing for a wide variety of solid materials, including multiple items, with no further protection required.

Abstract: A shock proof carrying and storage enclosure for a cello retained within a conventional rigid case is disclosed. The enclosure comprises a series of pad members of yieldable material which are shaped and fitted to completely surround the rigid case. The pad members are in turn completely surrounded by and firmly held together against the outer surfaces of the rigid case by an outer cover to provide shock protection which enables the enclosure to be transported safely within a cargo compartment of an aircraft or the like.

Abstract: An attractive fabric covered fitted tool case includes a pair of platform members each having a multiplicity of pockets in their top wall to receive a multiplicity of tools, and relatively rigid support members under the platform members to provide structural support therefor. An elongated base sheet underlies the platform members and extends therebetween to provide a spacer section about which the platform members may be folded into abutting relationship in the closed position of the case. A fabric cover is provided on the outer surface of the base sheet and a releasable closure secures the tool case in closed position. The tool case may additionally include one or more pockets on its principal faces, and one of the pockets may include a pair of hanging rings which are pivotally mounted within a pocket so as to be able to be pivoted from a concealed position within the pocket to an exposed position for hanging the tool case.

Abstract: A wallcovering tool kit (10 ) and a method for hanging wallcovering are disclosed. The kit (10) includes a tray (11) and a cover (20) which is sized and configured to completely cover the tray (11). The cover (20) includes a plurality of tool storing compartments (21) having divider walls (22) which are sized and configured to hold the tools (42). Holding means within the compartments (21) comprise a plurality of protrusions (34) or guide posts (35) which correspond to the design of the individual tools. The outer perimeters of both the tray (11) and cover (20) are cooperatively attachable in order to hold the tray and cover together.

Abstract: The cushioning device is used on remote control television equipment and includes a stretchable resilient elastomeric block of natural or synthetic rubber or plastic. The block has closed sides and bottom and a top with an open cavity therein which in one instance is a slit adapted to receive and releasably grip one or more remote control television panels inserted therein at or below the top of the block. When so inserted, the combination of the cushioning device and panel(s) forms the improved assembly. The block also has an opening in one side to allow passage of wires and/or radio signals from the remote control panel(s) in the block to the television equipment. The control panel(s) can be one or more remote channel selectors, volume and on-off selectors and video tape television controls. A pocket is also provided in another side of the block in one embodiment to releasably receive a television channel program guide. The block may also have removable top dust lid and cushioned feet.

Abstract: A system for safely transporting detonating cord that uses a container with a mounting board of insulating material with a walled path through which the cord is threaded. The path has a series of loop regions and adjoining, parallel regions through which the parallel cord is separated with a cord separator that will sever adjoining cord in the event of a detonation to terminate further cord detonation. A separator card of cardboard is an ideal separator means. The walled path must otherwise insulate the detonating cord, being formed in one embodiment of cylindrical cardboard tube and in another of expanded polystyrene having a path with an open top. Fastener means secures the detonating cord within the walled path, being "Nylon" in the tube embodiment and interference fit in the expanded polystyrene embodiment.

Abstract: A bag for receiving apples is prepared. An ethylene absorbent and a deoxidant are placed in the bag, each of the absorbent and the deoxidant being in an amount such that ethylene biosynthesis is suppressed for preserving the freshness of the apples when placed within the bag. The apples are placed within the bag and then an opening portion of the bag containing the apples, the ethylene absorbent and the deoxidant is sealed. The sealed bag allows air to permeate through it to a degree such that a minimum amount of air necessary for the apples is supplied in the presence of the ethylene absorbent and the deoxidant. The apples are stored in the sealed bag whereby maturing of the apples is delayed for preserving the freshness thereof.

Abstract: A packing structure for packing an article in a packing box includes a belt-like attaching member provided with a handle. The attaching member is wound around the article. By gripping and pulling the handle the article can easily be taken out from the packing box, without damage to the article.

Abstract: A laboratory test kit includes a container packed with an elongated foldable tray. The tray has legs elevating one portion of it to define a specimen receiving surface. The container houses other test paraphernalia, such as an ampule of fixative solution and utensils for taking a specimen and placing it on the tray specimen receiving surface. During specimen taking, the utensils and ampule may be carried on the tray ready and convenient for use. After the specimen is applied to the receiving surface and fixed as required, the tray legs may be bent in reverse direction and the tray may be folded and inserted into the container protecting the specimen for delivery to the laboratory.

Abstract: An arrangement for supporting one or more circuit boards within an electronic equipment housing including a first rigidly supporting member and a second loosely supporting member. The second loosely supporting member includes a base plate and a biasing member. The biasing member is disposed between the housing and the base plate or between the base plate and slot members, or both, in such a manner that it biases the slot members towards the first rigidly supporting member. The slot members are thereby biased to loosely hold the loose ends of the circuit boards, and thus, the circuit boards, which are disposed between the first rigidly supporting member and the second loosely supporting member, are prevented from sliding out of the slot members, even when the loose ends of the circuit boards move relative to the housing due to shocks and vibration during transportation or handling.

Abstract: A stabilizer box has a number of interconnected panels which automatically articulate to form a bottom which converts the box from a flat and knock-down shape into a cubical configuration. The box opens and the bottom locks in place simply by pushing on the opposite ends of the flat, knock-down shape. The top of the box is formed by four interconnected wedge or somewhat pie-shaped panels which snap down into the plane of the top of the cube responsive to a slight pressure of the thumb upon articulation panels. Each of the four wedge or somewhat pie-shaped top panels has a quarter circle, arcuate cutout, at the tip of the wedge or somewhat pie-shaped panels. The cutouts come together to form a variable circular opening when the top is set up.

Abstract: An antiskid shock and vibration isolating foot is formed with an annular circumferential recess about midway between its top and bottom and made of a resilient elastomer. A threaded stud is bonded to the top of the elastomer. The upper portion above the annular recess passes through an opening in a case base until the edge around the opening resides in the annular recess. The threaded stud passes through an opening in the base of a component. The stiffness of the upper portion above the annular recess is different from the stiffness of the lower portion below the annular recess. The portion above the recess is frustoconical and that below is substantially cylindrical.

Abstract: A shock protective device for use with a carton for shipping shock sensitive products. The device comprises a foldable padded insert which fits inside the carton. The insert folds over and surrounds the product to be shipped with a first group of interior blocks of shock absorbing material attached to one face thereof. A second group of exterior blocks of shock absorbing material are attached to the opposite face of the insert which hold the insert in place within the carton. The exterior blocks are vertically aligned with the interior blocks when the insert is folded over a product to be shipped to preclude squashing of the device within the carton during shipment. The exterior blocks absorb shock transmitted to the carton and the interior blocks absorb any shock transmitted to the insert within the carton.

Abstract: This invention provides a ruggedized calculator having shock-absorbant layers around a relatively unbreakable hard plastic case. Flotation cells enable this unit to float and various seals render it dust-proof and water-tight. Power can be selectively supplied from a solar unit or rechargeable batteries. The keypads are large so they can be manipulated with gloves on and membrane switches prevent dirt, dust, and moisture from reaching the electronics package.

Abstract: A case 1 of conventional appearance, fastened by adhesive tape around its parting line and having a carrying handle 2 can be opened, emptied of contents including a number of like lengths of wood 3 (for example) capable of being assembled into a single support post, and folded inside-out to show a pre-printed advertising sign 21 of professional appearance for support by the post to facilitate sale of a house by the owner-occupier. Other useful adjuncts to such a fabrication (such as adhesive, wire, gloves, adhesive tape, nuts and bolts) or for such a transaction (booklets, leaflets, stickers, labels, check-lists) can also be incorporated in the kit. In a variant, not shown, the post sections are grooved at the ends, and the topmost is grooved along one face, so that (a) the end grooves jointly and the face groove individually trap inwardly turned margins around the case of (b) the face groove traps an outwardly turned margin along one edge of the supported sign.

Abstract: A polyurethane foam packing unit formed in desired cross-sectional configuration and having a relatively low density. A block which may also be formed of polyurethane or the like is disposed within the unit, and possesses a higher density than that of the mass. A polyurethane flexible liner encompasses the mass and the block embedded therein. The invention further incorporates the method of producing such a unit.

Abstract: A carrying case for carrying a plurality of disposable insulin syringes is constructed in a fashion such that syringes may be carried in the case either in a plunger-extended, filled condition or with the syringe empty and the plunger fully seated in the syringe.

Abstract: A bag for receiving the apple is prepared. An ethylene absorbent and a deoxidant are placed in the bag, each of the absorbent and the deoxidant being in an amount such that ethylene biosynthesis is suppressed for keeping freshness of the apple when the apple is placed within the bag. The apple is placed within the bag and then an opening portion of the bag containing the apple, the ethylene absorbent and the deoxidant is sealed. The sealed bag allows air to permeate through it to a degree such that minimum amount of air necessary for the apple is supplied in the presence of the ethylene absorbent and the deoxidant. The apple is stored in the sealed bag whereby mature of the apple is delayed for keeping freshness thereof.

Abstract: A bag for receiving the apple is prepared. An ethylene absorbent and a deoxidant are placed in the bag, each of the absorbent and the deoxidant being in an amount such that ethylene biosynthesis is suppressed for keeping freshness of the apple when the apple is placed within the bag. The apple is placed within the bag and then an opening portion of the bag containing the apple, the ethylene absorbent and the deoxidant is sealed. The sealed bag allows air to permeate through it to a degree such that minimum amount of air necessary for the apple is suppled in the presence of the ethylene abosrbent and the deoxidant. The apple is stored in the sealed bag whereby mature of the apple is delayed for keeping freshness thereof.

Abstract: Molded plastic carton universally adapted for various sizes of articles such as eggs and including a tray section having rows or article-carrying cells. A cover section may be hinged to the tray section and has an undersurface provided with spring retainer fingers for resiliently biasing articles into their cells. The arrangement is such as to accommodate a range of different sizes of articles in the cells.

Abstract: A carton for packaging fragile containers is provided. The carton includes an energy absorbing insert member, two rigid plates, and packaging. Fragile containers are located on each side of the energy absorbing insert member and the rigid plates compress the containers against the energy absorbing insert member. The packaging surrounds the energy absorbing insert, containers, and rigid plates.

Abstract: A holder for bottles, brushes, shields and the like is provided. The holder is particularly adapted to hold material manicurist use to construct artificial fingernails and to repair natural fingernails.

Abstract: A shipping container for computer peripherals such as disk drives or other payloads is provided in which a bottom cap (21a) and apertured block (23a), both of resilient foam material, are partially adhesively bonded (as to 27, 28) and inserted separately or as a unit into a closed end of an outer box (10). The payload, contained in an inner box (30,50), is inserted into an aperture (25) in the block (23a). A second spaced apertured block (23b) and partially bonded top cap (21b) are inserted into the top of the box (10) separately or as a unit with the aperture (25) in block (23b) holding the top (31) of inner box (30, 50) in suspended position. The box (10) flaps are then closed over the top of block (21b). Slits (40) are provided at the corners of the apertures in the blocks to prevent tearing due to repeated shocks to the package.

Abstract: A holder for solid articles in the form of a body having sidewalls, an integral bottom and an open top. The body is formed of a shock absorbing material. A plurality of spaced, outwardly extending ribs are formed on certain of the sidewalls and bottom of the body resiliently protect articles housed in the body to from damage. The sidewalls are formed with an inwardly extending upper lip portion which overlays a portion of the article within the body to secure the article within the body. A pair of opposed depending apertures contiguous with the open top are in certain of the sidewalls of the body.

Abstract: An electric lamp bulb (or similar fragile article) is retained in suspended centralized position within a collapsible open-ended carton of rectangular sleeve-like configuration by a dual-panel liner that extends across the interior of the carton and has apertured medial parts which nestingly receive and interlock with the bulbous portion of the lamp bulb. Each of the liner-panels has a pair of hinged flaps that swing in opposite directions and are displaced in criss-cross fashion by the bulbous part of the lamp bulb to form a single aperture in the associated liner-panel and a pair of cradle-like structures. The hinged flaps are so shaped and dimensioned that their free ends are pressed against the adjacent walls and diagonally-opposite corners of the carton by the inserted lamp bulb and thus produce buttressing forces which not only counteract the natural tendency of the carton to collapse but lock the carton in its erected form.

Abstract: A sterilizable support tray for medical instruments is disclosed comprising a block of sterilizable reticulated foam material having multiple parallel longitudinally-extending and laterally-extending slices which penetrate partially through the thickness of the foam block. In addition to a verticle component, at least one of the slices includes a horizontal component for defining a plane and creating a reduced cross-section partable web attaching multiple finger portions created by said slices to an unsliced base portion. The partable webs define a location and plane at which individual finger portions may be torn away from the base portion to define custom-shaped channels within which medical instruments may be positioned, stored, sterilized, and accounted for.

Abstract: A multi-product merchandising package comprises a base pad having a plurality of products situated thereon covered by a heat shrunk film overwrap. The base pad is prepared from a combination of at least one sheet of single wall corrugated paperboard bonded to at least one sheet of single face corrugated paperboard in such a manner that the corrugated surface of the single face sheet faces upwardly. The corrugated surface of the single face sheet is selectively embossed in a pattern that corresponds to the size and shape of the products situated thereon for positioning and retaining the products on the base pad. The heat shrunk film conforms to the shape of the products and base pad to form a compact unit package. Where desired, base pads may be positioned at both the top and bottom of the packaged products.

Abstract: A package having four component parts for protecting generally rectangular parallelpiped articles. This package comprises an inner liner or collar unit, an outer carton and two reinforcing ribs or fillers. The inner liner encircles the article being protected and includes upper and lower reinforcing rims or flanges which lie above and below the protected article. Two reinforcing ribs are positioned within the inner shell adjacent each of the reinforcing flanges in contact with the top and bottom of the article being protected. This assembly is then placed into the outer carton or container. The container is simply a rectangular box which corresponds in size to the size of the inner liner and which holds the component parts of the package together in contact with the rectangular parallelpiped article being protected.

Abstract: A compact tenor trombone case for carrying a "single" B-flat bell section, a bell section with F attachment, and a slide section that mates with either of the bell sections includes first and second triangular padded bell section compartments separated by an inclined wall section with an elongated padded groove therein for holding the slide section. The first triangular compartment holds the bell section with the F attachment and the second triangular compartment holds the "single" B-flat bell section. The trombone case enables a trombonist to carry the trombone components needed to play either a "single" B-flat trombone or a B-flat trombone with F attachment in a unitary compact case.

Abstract: This disclosure is of a paperboard pad for insertion in a shipping container having a die cut panel to provide spaced stop-support assemblies positioned in the contour of the end of the object being shipped in the container, which assemblies provide stops held normal to the die cut panel by bracing members to support the said end.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved package or container made of a rigid cellular foam for protecting fragile articles such as light bulbs during storage or transport and is composed of two hingedly connected housing elements having recesses adapted to enclose said article; holding it in snug engagement within the container and having outer surfaces sloped at each end and polygonal shaped intermediate portions forming ribs providing protection to the contained article in a radial direction, with coplanar flanges extending outwardly from the foregoing recesses in a plane substantially perpendicular to the cross-sectional plane defined by said polygonal ribs.

Abstract: A display package in which a number of articles are packaged in a container and wherein a single article may be viewed through the cover of the container.

Abstract: A container for the storage and transport of a bicycle, partially disassembled, having a hinged cover and multi-level contours for storing bicycle components in relative spatial isolation.

Abstract: A bulk package for stacked and nested ice cream cones is provided for transporting and dispensing the cones in which a plurality of folded foam sandwich structures each defining a row of cells holding one cone stack to a cell are inserted into an outer container to form a matrix of cells therein. In one embodiment, the sandwich structures and the outer container are sized such that a forced fit is developed between them to cause the cells to close down on and immobilize the stacked cones. The outer container is split open on two opposed sides at the point of use of the cones to relieve the forced fit and permit vending of the cones from the cells by gripping individual cone apices. The outer container is provided with an easy to split sidewall structure, if desired. In another embodiment the force fit is secured by comb-shaped clamps which close down the cells. Spacers are provided in both embodiments to hold the plastic sandwich structures in place when a lid is placed on the outer container.

Abstract: A protective cover is provided for a video disc record playback cartridge. The cartridge includes a flylead which normally has a bow shape which is directly related to the forces applied to the playback stylus. The protective cover has a housing which slides onto the cartridge body and also has an element inside of the housing which prevents the bow shape of the flyhead from being disturbed during shipping and handling of the cartridge to avoid adverse changes to the preset forces applied to the stylus.

Abstract: A tapered packing insert having an integral self-locking corner construction.

Abstract: A packing device for isolating an article from walls of a shipping container is formed from a strip of paperboard, and has panel segments folded into position to isolate the article from the walls.

Abstract: This invention is a comparatively inexpensive but efficient shock-absorbing device having special application to the protection of shipping and storage cylinders. In a typical application, two of the devices are strapped to a cylinder to serve as saddle-type supports for the cylinder during storage and to protect the cylinder in the event it is dropped during lifting or lowering operations.In its preferred form, the invention includes a hardwood plank whose grain runs in the longitudinal direction. The basal portion of the plank is of solid cross-section, whereas the upper face of the plank is cut away to form a concave surface fittable against the sidewall of a storage cylinder. The concave surface is divided into a series of segments by transversely extending, throughgoing relief slots. A layer of elastomeric material is positioned on the concave face, the elastomer being extrudable into slots when pressed against the segments by a preselected pressure characteristic of a high-energy impact.

Abstract: A portable medical kit is provided which maintains medicines, instruments and equipment secure when the kit is closed, presents all of the contained items in a readily visible and easily accessible manner when the kit is open, and provides unambiguous interrelation between specific medicines and instruments to aid the user. The kit can be wall-mounted, as when used in a hospital emergency room; is easily portable, and can be used free-standing on any suitable support surface.

Abstract: A wound clip rack has a base and a plurality of groups of flexible support fingers projecting upwardly from the base. Each group of flexible support fingers is adapted to support one wound clip. Each group includes at least one and preferably two pairs of flexible support fingers, the fingers of each pair being spaced apart from one another and having facing support surfaces.

Abstract: A package and a blank for forming the package, the blank having buffer blocks so attached thereto as to facilitate the placement of an article within the package and the protection of the article once the package is closed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container for the safe air transport of plutonium having several intermediate wood layers and a load spreader intermediate an inner container and an outer shell for mitigation of shock during a hypothetical accident.

Abstract: The protective package device, which can be varied in size to accommodate articles within a given dimensional range, includes a plurality of insert members, and a given number of corner sleeve members corresponding to the number of corners of the article being enclosed.An insert member when folded in one fashion engages straight sides of the article, and when folded in another fashion engages a corner portion of the article. The corner sleeve members are installed after the insert members are engaged with the article and are sized to overlap each other when installed on articles within the given dimensional range. The corner sleeve members can thus telescopically expand or contract to different package sizes determined by the enclosed article.

Abstract: A shipping pad is provided which has three dimensional shock resistant characteristics. The component parts of the shipping pad may be fabricated from a single sheet of plastic foam material, thus facilitating storage of the unit prior to assembly. After the component parts are removed from the sheet of foam material, they may be assembled into a shipping pad configuration with interlocking cross bars. No adhesive or other fastening means foreign to the foam material need be used.

Abstract: A surface for mounting an item in a container is provided with clamping members which restrain the item against the surface. Each clamping member includes a frustum-shaped lug having a gripping portion on its periphery, and also has a resilient member for mounting the lug to the mounting surface so that at least a portion of the lug is movable in a generally perpendicular direction with respect to the mounting surface. In use, a plurality of clamping members are secured to the mounting surface so that their gripping portions engage the perimeter of the item when it is received on the mounting surface. With the item in this position, the clamping members restrain it against the mounting surface.

Abstract: A shipping unit is provided for accommodating a product, such as table, chest or the like, in an upright position within a foldable container of variable height. The upper portions of the side walls of the container are provided with a plurality of vertically spaced substantially parallel foldlines. Top closure flaps are provided at the upper portions of the container side walls and are foldable relative to the side walls into overlying relation about corresponding selected foldlines. A spacer means is positioned in sandwiched relation between the folded closure flaps and the product upper surface. The spacer means includes a base member having a peripheral configuration corresponding to the area delimited by the side walls of the container. Depending from the base member and affixed thereto are a plurality of retainer elements which snugly engage in encompassing relation peripheral segments of the upper surface of the accommodated product.

Abstract: A substantially flat but relatively thick sectioned sample protector is disposed within a closed and readily openable envelope. It has a sample holding pocket into which a fragile, relatively flat sample is disposed.

Abstract: A three-piece package comprises a median supporting frame to which a dished base and a dished cover are latched by means of double-acting latch elements integral with the supporting structure, all three parts being preferably thermoformed plastic to provide the package in one, two, or three colors. The supporting structure may include an integral platform having one or more cavities therein to accommodate as many articles and may also support a decorative peripheral band or may comprise a frame with either an open interior with unobstructed space between the base and cover of the package or a separate platform with a cavity or cavities.

Abstract: Packing sheet for packaging aerosol cans and the like is formed from two sheets for films of plastic. One of the sheets is vacuum formed to provide a plurality of blisters or bubbles, and the sheets are sealed together to seal air inside the bubbles. The distance between adjacent bubbles is less than the distance between the articles which are to be packed, and the articles are supported by a cushion of air within the bubbles.