Abstract: A medicament regimen control device is provided which prompts a patient to take the correct medication to a predetermined regimen. A liquid crystal display is used to display the numbers of doses of medicaments which are color and alphabet keyed to specific bottles of the medication.

Abstract: A novel carton structure useful for a variety of pourable products and having an integral pouring spout is described. The carton is formed by conventional blank die cutting, gluing, forming and filling. When first constructed, a secure integral enclosure is provided. The carton is readily opened and the spout formed by tearing along pre-formed lines of perforation specifically located for the purpose. Once the carton has been opened, product may be poured full-width from the carbon via the spout. The construction of the spout permits opening to a controlled extent, reclosure to a friction-locked enclosure and guided movement between the two.

Abstract: A mailing and shipping container is described which is of rigid construction and simple design and which, once closed, resists opening without destroying the integrity of the structure. The container comprises a tubular sleeve generally of rectangular cross section and end closures at the ends. The end closures comprise overlying panels which have interacting tabs and slots and means for preventing the tabs from being withdrawn from the respective slots after insertion therein.

Abstract: A hinged coin holder having two semi-circular parts hinged together at one curvilinear extremity and releasably joined at the other is improved by the provision of a plurality of internal pockets or compartments which are dimensioned to receive no greater than a predetermined number of coins of a specific denomination, irrespective of the thickness of the coins, so that the maximum desired number of coins may be unerringly packaged in the holder.

Abstract: A hinged coin holder having two semi-circular parts hinged together at one curvilinear extremity and releasably joined at the other is improved by the provision of a plurality of internal pockets or compartments which are dimensioned to receive no greater than a predetermined number of coins of a specific denomination, irrespective of the thickness of the coins, so that the maximum desired number of coins may be unerringly packaged in the holder.

Abstract: A novel inexpensive but durable book cover is provided which enables hard cover books to be provided at a substantially decreased cost with respect to conventional hard cover books. The binder comprises cover members comprising overlying panels which are joined to provide pockets in which may be received the cover of a paperback book and a spine hinged to the cover members through fold lines. The interiors of the pockets are embossed to aid in the insertion of the paperback book covers.

Abstract: An integrally-formed coin holder useful for the packaging and dispensing of predetermined numbers of coins has a generally C-shaped cross-section elongate body, lips at the mouth of the body and end closures defining generally C-shaped openings in each end of the body. The coin holder includes elongate bar-like panels extending from end to end and longitudinally-spaced radial ribs interconnecting the bars and the remainder of the body.

Abstract: A molding method and apparatus is described for the formation of plastic coin holders characterized by a generally C-shaped body in which portions of the male and female mold parts are moved relative to each other to permit the coin holder to be sprung off the male member.

Abstract: A novel bag closure system is provided which has considerable advantages over conventional tin tie closure systems. A specially-designed closure strip having bag material-receiving recesses is affixed to the bag and the bag is closed using the closure strip. Equipment is described for effecting the closure automatically.

Abstract: A molding method and apparatus is described for the formation of plastic coin holders characterized by a generally C-shaped body in which portions of the male and female mold parts are moved relative to each other to permit the coin holder to be sprung off the male member.

Abstract: Bags having side panels and front and back panels -- such as laminated paper bags in which produce such as biscuits and cookies are sold -- may have closures attached to them so that the bag is closed and sealed with product inside for wholesale and retail sales, and may be opened and re-closed by the end purchaser. Where the closures comprise a pre-formed plastic closure having at least one open jaw into which the top of the bag, when shut, is inserted, and which are applied to a portion of the front panel of the bag. Apparatus is provided for applying the closure to the bag, which apparatus comprises means for applying the closure to the folded top of the bag which is intended to be inserted in the closure when in use, means for applying adhesive to the closure, and means for maintaining the closure and surface of the bag in contact one with the other while the adhesive between them becomes effective.

Abstract: A holder for coins or other disc-like objects is constructed of polymeric material and consists of an elongate hollow cylindrical body of inside diameter substantially that of the coins to be packaged therein and having end openings which are of smaller diameter. The elongate body is formed of two semi-circularly cross-sectioned portions which are integrally hingedly joined together at one common edge and releasably joined together at the other common edge. Release of the snap join enables the body to be opened and the hinging of the two portions relative to each other enables access to the interior of the body to be gained.

Abstract: Collapsible produce containers are described which have many advantages over existing structures. One embodiment is directed to a produce basket which comprises a collapsible tray which can be folded flat and a handle which is releasably connected to the side walls of the tray when the latter is in its non-collapsed form. Another embodiment is directed to a stackable collapsible tote box primarily used for carrying a plurality of the containers of the first embodiment which has releasably joined cornerbrace members which include support surfaces for a similar tote box stacked thereon.

Abstract: A novel bag closure system is provided which has considerable advantages over conventional tin tie closure systems. A specially-designed closure strip having bag material-receiving recesses is affixed to the bag and the bag is closed using the closure strip. Equipment is described for effecting the closure automatically.

Abstract: A coin holder useful for the packaging and dispensing of predetermined numbers of coins has a generally C-shaped cross section elongate body and lips at the mouth of the body. End closures are provided defining a C-shaped opening in the end of the body of radius less than the body radius. The coin holder is flexible and constructed of plastic material.

Abstract: A coin holder useful for the packaging and dispensing of predetermined numbers of coins has a generally C-shaped cross section elongate body and lips at the mouth of the body. End closures are provided defining a C-shaped opening in the end of the body of radius less than the body radius. The coin holder is flexible and constructed of plastic material.