Abstract: A battery strip dispenser for dispensing user-selectable combinations of batteries to consumers. The battery strip dispenser includes a dispensing mechanism for holding batteries, and further includes a battery strip containing a plurality of batteries packaged in flexible packaging material. The battery strip includes a plurality of packages, each containing a battery, and has perforations formed in the packaging material between adjacent packaged batteries. The battery strip can be dispensed from the dispensing mechanism, and packaged batteries can be separated from other batteries in the battery strip by tearing at the perforations to separate a desired number of batteries.

Abstract: A cable tie bandolier for use with automatic tools. A continuous length of cable ties may be formed utilizing a non-continuous molding operation by molding discrete shots of cable ties, such discrete shots having connection capability therebetween allowing the connection of one discrete shot of cable ties to a second discrete shot of cable ties thereby providing one continuous strip of cable ties.

Abstract: A strip includes a number of holes formed by a number of peripheral walls for engaging with fasteners and includes a number of tapered annular surfaces and shoulders formed between the strip and the peripheral walls. The peripheral walls each includes one or more slits for resiliently supporting the fasteners in place. The slits are each terminated at a coupling portion. The strip includes a number of openings and a number of bulges extended from the tapered annular surfaces for decreasing the contact area between the strip and the fasteners.

Abstract: A flexible pin assembly for hooking tags includes a plurality of flexible pins arranged in parallel relation, and a connecting assembly for connecting together the plurality of flexible pins. Each of the flexible pins includes an intermediate portion made of a tough plastic fiber, an earlobe portion secured to one end of the intermediate portion, the earlobe portion including a through-hole and an engagement portion formed on an inner surface of a wall defining the through-hole, and a head portion secured to an opposite end of the intermediate portion and adapted to be inserted for engagement into the through-hole so that a loop is formed at the intermediate portion.

Abstract: A label package consisting of only label stock, in which labels are formed, releasably secured to liner stock, said two ply structure being formed into discrete panels along lines of weakness to thereby provide an accordion folded multi-panel set of panels, together with (a) an aligned hole in the set of accordion folded panels to thereby enable the set to be suspended from prong means and (b) a single staple or other securement means which maintains the set in a structurally self-supporting condition for shipment and display.

Abstract: A bandoleer package and method for the making thereof in which bandoleer packages can be used to hold objects that are dimensioned or relatively thick without the usual risk of damage to the object caused by burst rollers. The preferred embodiment is made by forming a tube from a first web around a card cut from a secondary web and an object to be packaged, heat sealing the tube to itself to form a bottom seam of the package and a top seam of a previous package, then bonding the edges of the tube to the card. By bonding the edges to the card, the dimensioned object is kept away from the edges, thus preventing crushing of the object by burst rollers. The second web is preferably coated with a material that facilitates bonding to the first web material. In the preferred embodiment, the first web and the coating are formed from resinous materials, such as polyethylene; but any suitable materials can be used.

Abstract: An elongated strip, for holding fastening elements (5) for use in explosive powder charge operated setting tools, forms a plurality of consecutively arranged hollow, cylindrically shaped spaces for holding the fastening elements (5) and with the spaces interconnected by flexible webs (2, 3). The spaces (1) each have a central axes and are positioned between parallel sidewalls extending in the elongated direction and arranged parallel to the central axes. First flexible webs (2) are formed in the sidewalls between adjacent spaces (1). The height (H2) of the first webs (2) measured parallel to the central axes of the spaces (1) are in the range of 0.3 to 0.6 times the height (H1) of the sidewalls (4) measured parallel to the central axes of the spaces (1).

Abstract: A compact material storage and dispensing unit for separately storing and dispensing small volumes of substances such as fragrances, creams and lotions. The unit comprises a circular plate which is divided into a plurality of storage cells, each storage cell substantially wedge shaped. The storage cells are disposed around a common center, and each storage cell is bounded by two radial lines which pass through the common center. Each storage cell further comprises a top ply, a bottom ply and impregnated packing sandwiched between the top and bottom ply. The impregnated packing is to be saturated with lotion, fragrance, ointment or any other desired substance. Perforations are formed into the radial lines which bound the storage cells, so that each storage cell may be easily separated from the adjacent storage cell and removed.

Abstract: A container having a base and a sidewall portion extending upwardly therefrom is characterized by striations in the sidewall which define removable strips of the sidewall portion. A shoulder adjacent the opening of the container improves handling of the container, prevents or restricts undesired rotation of the container, restricts or preventing the flow of gas or liquid or solid from above the shoulder means to below the shoulder or vice versa, and stabilizes the containers when, for example, a plurality of them is arranged appropriately. A method of use of such containers is disclosed, including the steps of providing a plurality of such containers and arranging them appropriately.

Abstract: The thermoformed package has a positive sealing ridge valve so that portions of the thermoformed package can be dispensed at different times. There is a relatively thick, shaped bottom sheet and a relatively thin, substantially planar, top sheet. The top sheet is bonded to the shaped bottom sheet around the perimeter of the shaped bottom sheet. At one end of the shaped bottom sheet there is a narrowed region with at least two recesses and a ridge separating the recessed areas. The ridge extends to or above the top surface of the shaped bottom sheet. The top sheet and the ridge cooperate to form a ridge valve to seal the body portion of the thermoformed package from a dispensing opening until a positive force is applied to the body portion. The thermoformed package is opened by the removal of a tab located beyond the recesses and ridge. The recesses and ridge in the shaped bottom sheet and the relatively thin top sheet form an effective sealing valve.

Abstract: An elongate string of sheet metal anchor clips includes a series of identical anchor clips disposed in a line, each clip including a flat base portion between a forward, hook shaped end portion and a downturned leg which extends from a corner with the base portion, and a strip of flexible material fixed to each one of the clips to form the string of clips. The strip can have an adhesive on one side thereof for fixing the strip to each clip.

Abstract: A plurality of lengths of floss each includes two ends and a finger loop at each of the ends. The lengths of floss are removably connected to each other to form a single, continuous piece and are stored within a dispenser. The dispenser includes an opening configured to permit the lengths of floss to be removed there-through and then separated for use.

Abstract: A book of matches includes a plurality of matches each of the matches having a match base that includes a flammable match tip at a first end and a remaining end that is disposed opposite to the first end. Each match base at the remaining end is attached to a central strip. An improvement is made to each match base near the remaining end to facilitate removal of the match from the central strip. The improvement consists either of at least one perforation passing through the match base, at least one score line that is cut or impressed into the match base, or a combination of at least one score line and at least one perforation.

Abstract: By a manufacturing method including a process of supplying a connection-releasable connecting material (4) onto a surface of a plurality of chip parts (3) and a process of connecting the plurality of chip parts (3) by the connecting material (4), there is formed a chip assembly (1) comprised of the plurality of chip parts (3) connected with each other by means of the releasable connecting material (4). Further provided is a method of preparing the chip assembly (1), a process of releasing connection achieved by the connecting material (4) between a target chip part and an adjacent chip part, and a process of mounting the target chip part separated through releasing of the connection onto a board and soldering the same, thereby providing chip parts capable of easily coping with an increase of operation speed of chip parts on the process of mounting line, achieving an improved space efficiency, and suppressing waste of resources.

Abstract: A holder for feeding components, such as primers or bullets, into a reloading machine is disclosed. The component holder is an elongate strip having notched longitudinal margins for indexing the strip as it progresses through the reloading machine. The strip includes a plurality of receptacles for holding components. Each receptacle has an inner surface that is a combination of a cylindrical portion, a prismatical portion, and a transition portion which cooperate to allow easy loading of the component into the strip and which firmly holds the component in place. The holder also includes an engagement portion so that successive holders may be ganged together to provide a continuous component holder for continuous reloading operations. A tape is applied to at least one side of the holder to cover the component held therein.

Abstract: A marker sleeve assembly having a length of marker sleeves and a carrier configured such that the length of marker sleeves is oriented parallel to the carrier. The length of marker sleeves is held in a fixed, straight line adjoining the carrier, thereby reducing movement during the printing operation. Additionally, markings may be applied to both the length of marker sleeves and the carrier in a single printing operation.

Abstract: A collated screwstrip comprising a plastic holding strip and a plurality of threaded fasteners with the holding strip holding the fasteners in a row in spaced side by side relation. The holding strip comprises a web member extending axially relative the screws and between screws. A reinforcing rib is disposed centrally on a side of the web member outboard of the screws which rib has a constant cross-sectional shape and size throughout the length of the holding strip and has a height less than that of the web member.

Abstract: A surgical pledget dispensing system wherein a pledget is affixed to at least one other object whereby the pledget is tearably releasable from the at least one other object. Preferably a multiplicity of pledgers are affixed to the at least one other object in a tearably releasable fashion. The at least one other object is preferably at least one runner, a portion of a suture package or at least one other pledget.

Abstract: A component holder body is provided with a component arrangement section where an installation space for a component is defined, and holding parts for holding the component arranged in the installation space. The component arrangement section is constructed so as to be shiftable between a holding position in which the component arrangement section projects and a position projecting upward from the holding position. Meanwhile, the holding parts are designed so as to shift, in association with the shift of the component arrangement section between the holding and projecting positions, between a holding posture for holding the component and a retreat posture for opening the installation space.

Abstract: A holder for feeding components, such as primers or bullets, into a reloading machine is disclosed. The component holder is an elongate strip having notched longitudinal margins for indexing the strip as it progresses through the reloading machine. The strip includes a plurality of receptacles for holding components. Each receptacle has an inner surface that is a combination of a cylindrical portion, a prismatical portion, and a transition portion which cooperate, to allow easy loading of the component into the strip and which firmly holds the component in place. The holder also includes an engagement portion so that successive holders may be ganged together to provide a continuous component holder for continuous reloading operations. A tape is applied to at least one side of the holder to cover the component held therein.

Abstract: A new continuous carrier for surface mount or other electrical or mechanical parts, and a method of fabricating same, formed by molding one or a pair of continuous flexible film strips to a side or sides of a series of desired electrical or mechanical components such that the components are attached to the single strip or filament or suspended between the film strips or filaments. The film strips may be provided with sprocket holes or other equivalent structure for advancing the film strips during the molding process and for reeling up the resultant assembly onto a reel for sale or distribution to a PCB assembler. The latter places the reel of molded parts onto a conventional feeding device. The parts are then separated from the supporting strips or filament, picked-up by a pick-and-place device and placed onto the PCB in the normal manner. The filament or strip may be constituted of plastic, paper or metal.

Abstract: Combination of a row of containers and a strip of caps, each of the containers and caps being respectively joined by breakable links allowing the joined strip of caps to be placed on necks of the joined row of containers by a translational movement parallel to axes of the containers. Click-fasteners are provided on the container necks to interact with complementary click-fasteners formed on the caps. The caps close the containers in a leaktight fashion when snapped into place. The links between each container/cap combination can then be broken to separate each container/cap assembly from the other container/cap assemblies. The click-fasteners also allow each cap to be removed from the corresponding container.

Abstract: A packaging arrangement for the containment of at least one hydrophilic contact lens in a sterile aqueous solution. More specifically, pursuant to the packaging arrangement, a plurality of disposable hydrophilic contact lenses are contained in a specific number of individual packaging arrangements collectively housed in a box-like container or carton so as to provide a specified or essentially measured supply of contact lenses for use by a consumer over a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: A composite or secondary packaging arrangement for the containment of hydrophilic contact lenses in a sterile aqueous solution. More specifically disclosed is a composite or secondary packaging arrangement wherein pluralities of disposable hydrophilic contact lenses possessing different optical characteristics or prescriptions are contained in one or more specific packaging arrays which are then collectively housed in separate paired box-like compartments or carton structures in a preselected customized manner so as to provide specified or essentially measured supplies of differing contact lenses for prescribed use in both eyes of a consumer over a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: A strip of adhesive-coated sheet material is made easier to apply, even with one hand, if one end of the strip is mounted on a sheet release liner and the other end is mounted on one wing of a folded release liner.

Abstract: A cover-forming laminated structure interconnecting a plurality of containers, such as the base members of blister packages each of which is adapted to contain a hydrophilic contact lens in a sterile aqueous solution. More specifically, disclosed is an array of such containers which are interconnected by a single laminated multi-layered material constituting a covering label for the containers, wherein the material may be severed intermediate each of the containers along weakening lines formed by micro-perforations provided therein so as to provide a separate packaging arrangement. The material is imprinted over the surface extent thereof covering the plurality of containers with a specific pattern of indicia and legends configured with the intent of thwarting diverters upon separation of any of the packaging arrangements from the array, through visual evidence afforded by an inspection of the printing pattern.

Abstract: A packaging arrangement for the containment of at least one hydrophilic contact lens in a sterile aqueous solution More specifically, pursuant to the packaging arrangement, a plurality of disposable hydrophilic contact lenses are contained in a specific number of individual packaging arrangements collectively housed in a box-like container or carton so as to provide a specified or essentially measured supply of contact lenses for use by a consumer over a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: A bandoleer includes a series of articles encased in separate sections of a sleeve. An adhesive stripe extends along the sleeve and is covered by a release liner. The encased articles are further separated by perforations that are formed through both the sleeve and the release liner. A reinforcing tape is applied to a back of the liner to adapt the bandoleer to an automated process for affixing the encased articles to larger packaging or other substrates. The reinforcing tape is bonded to the release liner for supporting perforated lengths of the release liner after separation from the bandoleer.

Abstract: Improved detaching of perforated roll products of paper or nonwovens is achieved by selectively reducing strength of the sheet along the perforation line at the edges of the sheet. This is achieved by lowering the bonded length (the sum total of the distance between perforations) at the edges of the sheet relative to that within the central portion of the sheets. Greater bonded lengths in the middle of the sheet enable the sheet to pass through converting operations with minimal breaks, while having lower bonded lengths at the outer edges allows the user to more easily start a tear in the sheet at the perf line and reduce the number of "ears" left on the roll as a result of detaching.

Abstract: A label strip for applying labeling to the edge portions of sheet products, such as plywood and other lumber sheets comprises a label strip having a series of individual labels connected together by fragile lines of perforations so as to enable easy separation of adjacent labels from one another. The label strip is adhesively backed to facilitate its application to the side edges of a stack of sheets. The strip is attached so that at least one label is retained on each sheet as the sheets are removed from the stack. The label strip may include Bar Coding and written indicia.

Abstract: Combination of a row of containers and a strip of caps, each of the containers and caps being respectively joined by breakable links allowing the joined strip of caps to be placed on necks of the joined row of containers by a translational movement parallel to axes of the containers. Click-fasteners are provided on the container necks to interact with complementary click-fasteners formed on the caps. The caps close the containers in a leaktight fashion when snapped into place. The links between each container/cap combination can then be broken to separate each container/cap assembly from the other container/cap assemblies. The click-fasteners also allow each cap to be removed from the corresponding container.

Abstract: A product card of hooks comprising a sheet of paper card base having both sides covered with a respective strippable cover film, the sheet of paper card base being punched into a plurality of disposable hooks in it, the disposable hooks having tiny connecting portions maintained linked to the sheet of paper card base, each disposable hook comprising an elongated body having two opposite ends turned inwards and formed into an open hook portion and a close hook portion respectively.

Abstract: For mounting in a notebook having outer covers and a spine, a sheet of clips comprises: a frame having inner and outer side rims, top and bottom cross rims, and optionally at least a rib connected between a pair of the rims; a set of paper clips integrally connected to the frame via the rims and the rib; each of the clips including an outer retainer, an inner retainer and a yoke connecting the outer retainer and the inner retainer; a rupturable junction extending between the frame and the yoke.

Abstract: An article, such as a card of thermoplastic material containing vials, is molded by a method and apparatus which deforms a portion of the mold flash so as to form a reference surface. In a preferred embodiment, the article has a pair of lower walls extending from a central wall in a generally inverted V-shape configuration diverging from an apex which defines a downwardly facing reference surface from which a predetermined reference position can be established for subsequent operations. A conveyor belt can be employed to engage the reference surface and support the article at the reference position.

Abstract: An elongate, pliable, paint impermeable cover protects the floor around a doorway during painting. The cover can be folded over itself to size the cover for a smaller doorway.

Abstract: A removable and reusable publication marker for use in placing an emphasis on significant segments of text, most particularly, specific chapters and verses of the bible. The markers are of nominal thickness and are fabricated from transparent plastic materials of varying colors so as to not impede with the legibility of the bible text. The markers have a light adhesive backing which permits the same to be applied to a page adjacent a desired segment of text and which permits the same to be easily removed from the page and reused if desired. Each color may correspond with a particular area or topic of study. The markers are removably attachable to one or more release sheets. When not in use, the release sheets are retained in an storage pocket which, in turn, is inconspicuously attachable to a the printed publication. The pocket may be provided with a color chart associating the various colored markers with corresponding topics.

Abstract: A dispensing system for dental appliances such as orthodontic brackets includes a plurality of containers releasably connected to a carrier strip. The carrier strip is received in channels of an organizer tray that hold the carrier strip in place as individual containers are detached from the carrier strip. Individual containers, each containing a dental appliance, are selected and removed from the organizer tray for placement in a patient setup tray that is then carried to the patient's chair.

Abstract: The invention is a resealable package comprising a liquid and gas impermeable container with a resealable opening and a stack of wetted fibrous absorbent materials and particularly wet fibrous sheet material having interposed between the sheets of wetted absorbent materials at pre-determined intervals a liquid barrier layer. The liquid barrier layer is generally a thin flexible polymeric material which is impervious to the liquid used to wet the absorbent sheet material and is not reactable with the liquid or the absorbent sheet material.

Abstract: A linked flexible band-like container for transporting precision devices has a series of recesses for receiving the devices, and a row of small portions at regular intervals along its lateral side(s) and engageable with driving lugs of a stepping driver. The container is composed of a row of repeating plastics units of the same dimension in the longitudinal direction, each unit defines at least one recess and has transverse sides "A" and "B". Each of junctions between these sides is a hinge which allows the adjacent sides to rotate relative to and in parallel with each other, due to a distance from the junction to the closest aperture on one unit is the same as that to the closest aperture on the next unit. The container having the rigid units can be bent without causing any curvature to remain after it is stretched.

Abstract: A limited entry unit dosage package is provided, which mandates the completion of a sequence of steps to access single unit dosages within depressions on the package. The user grips a trapezoidal section of an access tab to expose a finger depression. The user thereafter grips a cover overlying a depression which contains the unit dosage form. This cover is pulled back thereby exposing the unit dosage. This unit dosage is sealed from access by children, as well as sealed from air and liquids.

Abstract: First and second containers arranged for securement relative to one another about a hinge for the storage of first and second matrix of disposal cylinders is provided, wherein each cylinder includes a frangible interconnection between an adjacent cylinder of an adjacent matrix, wherein each cylinder includes a fluid impermeable rigid side wall and floor having a polymeric top wall arranged to receive and secure a syringe needle therewithin to secure the syringe and needle and permit disposal of individual of said cylinders along with the associated syringe to provide destruction of frangible interconnection between adjacent cylinders.

Abstract: The prior art packaging of microelectric wires that have had insulation stripped from at least one end to permit the wires to be used in an electric circuit has applied adhesive to the backs of the paddleboards to which the microelectric wires are connected for testing. The adhesive is objectionable because residues of adhesive remain on the paddleboards and interferes with subsequent operations. The package of this invention eliminates adhesive on the paddleboards by forming the bottom layer of the paddleboards with frangible ligaments that are connected to a transversely extending spine. A base supports the paddleboards and spine, and it is the spine, not the paddleboards, that is connected to the underlying base. Each paddleboard can be removed from the spine and from the package by breaking the frangible ligament connecting that paddleboard to the spine.

Abstract: An improved sheet metal clip is interconnected in a collated stack of clips with a plastic rope inserted within slots on each side edge of each clip. Each clip is generally U-shaped having a crown portion with a pair of parallel spaced leg portions depending from the crown portion. The rope is inserted within slots formed in the side edges of each clip. The preferred embodiments of the improved clip include slots which are obliquely angled relative to the side edge of the clip, slots which are in a keyhole configuration having a narrowed throat portion and an enlarged opening, and slots which are both obliquely angled and in the keyhole configuration. The rope can be retained within the slots by deflecting a tab section of the crown portion to enclose the rope within the slot or by sizing the rope to be larger in diameter than the width of the narrowed throat portion of the keyhole slot and to be retained within the enlarged circular opening portion of the keyhole slot.

Abstract: A coil of an interconnected chain of open bags is provided in which the coil has a center opening having a diameter at least as great as the transverse dimension of the bags. A dispenser is provided on which a coil of bags is mounted. An end of the chain is pulled from the center opening and fed around a tapered mandrel and thence over a feed control mandrel oriented in angular relationship with the tapered mandrel. The web is then fed to a bagging machine for dispensing, loading and closing of the bags. The table on which the coil is mounted is rotatable so that the orientation of a span of bags running from the coil to the tapered mandrel remains substantially constant as the web is fed.

Abstract: A packaging and display system includes a plurality of items having a substantially similar shape and size but differing product identifying indicia being provided on respective display surfaces of the items. The items are connected together in a chain by hinges mounted in alternating fashion along the chain between front and back surfaces of the items. A releasable attachment means is provided on each of the items so that when the items are folded together to form a compact bundle, the bundle is retained until pulled apart. When the items are unfolded, the items can assume a chain-like configuration in either a zig-zag pattern or a straight line pattern.

Abstract: Labels and a label web without a carrier web which labels are formed by perforating a web with a perforator having 20-120 spaced teeth per inch and which provide ties securing the label to the web which have a maximum dimension in the direction of the label periphery of 0.007 inch so that when the label is removed from the web the ties are not visible to the naked eye. At least 50% of the web is perforated along the label periphery to ease removal of the labels from the web, but a sufficient number of ties is retained, depending on the strength of the web material and the pulling force required, to retain the label attached to the web during pulling of the web for further processing.

Abstract: A stick of separable marker devices comprise support and a plurality of marker devices in a row detachably carried by the support. The support is made from a synthetic material. The marker devices that it carries are in one piece with it.

Abstract: A coil of an interconnected chain of open bags is provided in which the coil has a center opening having a diameter at least as great as the transverse dimension of the bags. A dispenser is provided on which a coil of bags is mounted. An end of the chain is pulled from the center opening and fed around a tapered mandrel and thence over a feed control mandrel oriented in angular relationship with the tapered mandrel. The web is then fed to a bagging machine for dispensing, loading and closing of the bags. The table on which the coil is mounted is rotatable so that the orientation of a span of bags running from the coil to the tapered mandrel remains substantially constant as the web is fed.

Abstract: The assembly includes first and second parallel connecting bars between which individual attachments are situated in parallel, spaced relation. Each of the attachments includes first and second T-bar ends with a flexible filament extending therebetween. The attaching device includes a housing with a recess having a first and second sections adapted to receive the first and second connecting bars, respectively. First and second hollow needles extend from the housing. The T-bar ends are pushed through needles by simultaneously actuatable ejector rods after each is severed from the associated connecting bar. The assembly of the attachments is advanced through the housing to align the T-bars with the needles by simultaneously actuated indexing gears. The gears cooperate with the elements which join the T-bar ends and the connecting bars.