Abstract: A gable top carton and its corresponding carton blank are disclosed. The carton includes curved side creases that are defined by curved score lines that divide one or more side panels from a top gabled structure and/or a bottom structure.

Abstract: A sift proof carton and method of folding and sealing the major and minor end flaps of a carton to provide a sift proof container wherein the method includes providing a carton having first and second inside and outside major flaps and a pair of minor flaps, and folding the minor flaps to substantially cover an open end of the carton. Opposite sides of the first inside major flap are then mitered and both the first and second major flaps are positioned in open positions with respect to the carton. The carton is then put in motion and, during such motion, an adhesive pattern is applied from a stationary adhesive nozzle member to selected areas of the second outside major flap and the minor flaps. The first inside major flap is then folded onto the minor flaps followed by the second outside major flap which provides direct sealing contact between the second outside major flap and both minor flaps as well as portions of the first inside major flap so as to provide the sift proof carton.

Abstract: Briefly stated, the present invention comprises a piggyback golf bag for use in a riding golf cart having a golf cart attachment device for attaching the golf bag to the golf cart. The piggyback golf bag includes a first golf bag portion and a second golf bag portion. The first golf bag portion has an opening for receiving a golf club and a body portion for retaining a golf club. The second golf bag portion, which is separate from the first golf bag portion, also has an opening for receiving a golf club and a body portion for retaining a golf club. A golf bag attachment device is provided for detachably securing the first and second golf bag portions to each other.

Abstract: An expandable closet hanger which can be adjusted (expanded) in the directions of the three main directional axes.

Abstract: There is provided a package for hosiery, such as pairs of socks, for display on the pins of a point-of-purchase display rack so that the lower end portion and upper end portion are visible below the support band. The package includes a hanger support member and an integral hosiery support band formed integrally with the hanger support band. The hanger support band has a pressure sensitive adhesive on at least a portion of the interior of the support band.

Abstract: A flexible handle for a container having unitary construction which has a substantially flat profile with a strap attached to flexible hinges and which can be secured flush with a surface of a container.

Abstract: A child's activity case opens up to form a desk that sits on a child's lap. The activity case can be filled with toys, coloring books, crayons, etc., to keep a child occupied during times that children have to keep sitting such as in a car. The case comprises a flexible satchel made from fabric having a board member in a base of the satchel. Opposing flaps are positioned on top of the satchel having zippers on either sides, the flaps overlap each other and have attachments to hold them together and retain the flaps closed. The flaps have inside pockets, and a carrying strap is provided to carry the case like a satchel.

Abstract: The invention involves a system for bag pack support, easy dispensing, loading and removal of grocery bags involving a pack of bags and a rack suitable for the dispensing of the bags. The pack includes a plurality of undershirt type bags having integrally extended double-loop handles in the bag mouth. Each bag mouth is distinguished by being free of any suspension tabs. Thus, in bag pack form there is no "header". Suspension orifices are located in the handles of the bags. The pack of bags is employed with a rack which includes a pair of spaced parallel cantilevered rods having free ends. The bag pack is threaded onto the support rods by means of the support orifices. The rack includes a restraining means adapted to engage at least some of the bags of the pack so as to at least inhibit any significant forward movement of the pack as individual bags are loaded and removed from the rack. Means are included with the bag pack to secure the plurality of bags in a registered condition.

Abstract: A hollow plastic container including a coextruded translucent plastic outer layer, an opaque plastic inner layer, and a viewing stripe of translucent or clear plastic material extending longitudinally in the inner layer. In one form the container viewing stripe is in the inner layer made of clear plastic material placed behind a thin translucent layer. In another form, the stripe is made of the same translucent plastic material as the outer layer. In a further form an additional inner layer is provided of translucent or clear plastic material. The hollow plastic container is made by coextruding a parison of at least two plastic layers to form an outer translucent plastic layer and an inner opaque plastic layer, and simultaneously coextruding a viewing stripe in the inner layer and extending longitudinally of the parison. This method allows production of a distinct viewing stripe of the same nominal outside color of an otherwide opaque plastic container.

Abstract: A multi-layer preform for forming multi-layer containers includes an extruded upper portion having a first thickness which is adapted to form an upper portion of a container. The preform also includes an extruded intermediate portion having a second thickness thicker than the first thickness. The intermediate portion is connected with the upper portion and is adapted to form an intermediate body portion of the container. The preform also includes an extruded base portion having a third thickness thicker than the second thickness. The base portion is connected with the intermediate portion and is adapted form a base portion of the container. The portions of the preform are preferably formed from an inner layer and a barrier layer wherein the layers are co-extruded for forming the preform and an outer injection molded layer. In one embodiment, the inner layer includes a lip which overlaps the top edge of the barrier and outer layers. A multi-layer container is then formable from blow molding the preform.

Abstract: Disposable covers for tray jacks and waste containers. These covers have an aesthetically pleasing segment which conceals the tray jack or container and a second, integral segment. In tray jack applications of the invention, the integral segment provides a receptacle for trash and other wastes. And, in container applications of the invention, the second, integral segment provides an inner liner for the container.

Abstract: A paperboard dispenser for holding multiple individual items comprises an outer container formed from a first unitary blank and a drawer formed from a second unitary blank. The outer container includes opposing front and back walls, opposing side walls bridging the front and back walls, and opposing top and bottom walls. The front wall includes an upper portion and a lower portion, and the lower portion is hingedly connected to the container. The drawer is movable between an initial closed position where the drawer is housed within the container and an open dispensing position, and the drawer is releasably maintained in the initial closed position. The drawer includes a front section having an outer surface attached to an inner surface of the lower portion of the front wall so that hingedly moving the lower portion causes the drawer to move from the initial closed position to the open position.

Abstract: A unitary nursing bottle holder has an upper coil which is used to hang the bottle holder from an overlying member such as an infant carrier handle or an overhead infant swing seat support. A connecting segment is attached to the upper coil hanger at one end and to a lower combination handle and bottom rest at the other end. A bottle rest and bottle holder segment is attached to the other end of the lower combination handle and bottom rest. The elements of the holder are connected serially so that the holder may be fabricated from a continuous rod. A soft non-toxic covering, such as a vinyl tube is applied to the rod.

Abstract: A golf bag accessory is provided for supporting a golf bag in an upright configuration. The accessory is mounted beneath the base member of a golf bag and includes blade-like elements that are displaceable between an inoperative position in which they are disposed substantially entirely within the outer perimeter of the base member of the bag and an operative position in which they extend radially beyond the outer perimeter of the base member of the bag. In this operative position the blade-like elements effectively enlarge the diameter of the base member and thereby render the bag self-supporting in its upright configuration.

Abstract: A paper sleeve of with graduadly changing shape, stored in folded configuration, easy to expand for receiving a cup with at least a section being conical and containing hot beverage provides thermal protection to the hand carrying the cup.

Abstract: The invention is a one-piece planer foldable cardboard-like vehicle having artwork thereon and capable of being easily assembled into a vehicle replica, said planer material having four segments, one of which has a bottom segment with two opposing ends, and extending from each end a trunk section having transverse fold lines and having connecting means, and from the other end a hood segment, which in another variation has transverse fold lines and tabs, defining a windshield assembly, such that when the hood segment is brought forward over the front end of the top segment and between two wheel wells in the top segment, which wheel wells are formed by opposing cuts and longitudinal fold lines within the top segment; and connected to the front end of the top segment, the front of the vehicle is formed. The top segment also has an interior opening with a downward folding portion providing for a dashboard and steering wheel.

Abstract: A decorative display assembly mounted on a container includes a support panel, a decorative object, and at least one actuating member. The support panel includes an outer portion having a slot defined therein and an inner portion underlying and extending generally parallel to the outer portion and along and below the slot defined therein. The container includes a closure and the actuating member can be attached to the container at a location spaced from the decorative object to secure the closure in closed condition.

Abstract: A graduated proportioning and mixing container is disclosed, which includes two liquid-receiving compartments and a mixing compartment. One liquid-receiving compartment is larger than the other, and both are graduated to indicate ratio-designated levels, by which two liquids may be mixed in definite, accurately and precisely determined ratios. The preferred use of the container is for preparation of two-cycle fuel mixes, containing certain various ratios of gasoline to oil. The smaller of the two liquid-receiving compartments is downwardly tapering, with the volume of the downwardly tapering compartment decreasing toward the bottom of the container. The larger compartment has a complimentary shape, so that the container as a whole has a rectilinear shape. The container further includes two openings, one associated with each liquid-receiving compartment, and each opening has a threaded cap. Each opening is adapted to provide a triple seal, in order to avoid leakage of the contents.

Abstract: A box for storing at least two individually packaged food products including a horizontal separator panel for separating the products and contributing to the strength of the subject box. The box also includes angled upper side walls to increase its rigidity.

Abstract: A lightweight golf bag having flexible rods extending longitudinally through double stitched seams of the bag body. The rod is secured at one end in a socket located in a top member of the golf bag and secured at the other end in a socket integral with a compression spring located in a cavity of the base of the golf bag. Cuffs are formed by stitching the body material at spaced locations adjacent to the top member and base.