Abstract: A bicycle carrier is for attachment to a spare wheel mount extending from a generally vertical panel of a vehicle. The carrier has generally similar first and second bodies wherein each body comprises an inner portion, an outer portion and an intermediate portion. The inner portion is securable to the spare wheel mount within a mounting plane disposed between the spare wheel mount and a spare wheel carried on the mount. The outer portion has a holder for holding at least one bicycle on a first side of the mounting plane. The intermediate portion interconnects the inner and outer portions and has clearance for the spare wheel on the mount, so that the intermediate portion extends from the inner portion to the outer portion radially across the wheel hub and a peripheral portion of the wheel and sidewall of the spare tire on a second side of the mounting plane remote from the first side.

Abstract: A disposable biodegradable insulated container includes a smooth walled frustoconical inner cup received within a frustoconical wrap. A series of angularly spaced apart fluted indentations formed in the outer surface of the wrap extend longitudinally of the wrap and terminate in spaced relation to the upper and lower edges of the wrap. The indentations define corresponding angularly spaced apart and inwardly directed ribs on the inner surface of the wrap which engage the sidewall and maintain portions of the wrap intermediate the ribs in spaced relation to the sidewall. The upper and lower marginal portions of the wrap are adhered to the sidewall. The thickness of the wrap is greater than the distance between the inner surface of the wrap and the outer surface of the sidewall measured from the central axis of the container in a radial direction and between the ribs. A method for making the container is also disclosed.

Abstract: A partition (10) installable in a container (X) for dividing its interior into a plurality of cells (C1-C12), more or less. The partition includes a first panel (12) having at least one score, crease or fold (14) therein by which the panel can be folded. The first panel may include a pair of panels having contiguous edges about which they pivot with respect to each other, in a manner similar to said folded first panel. The partition also includes second and third panels (20, 22) which are attachable to the first identified panel(s) at the fold(s), or edge separation. These latter panels have interfitting tabs (26a, 26b), that interfit intermediate each other. The second panel is attached to a sidewall of the first panel on one side of the fold and the third panel is attached to the sidewall on the other side of the fold. The panels move apart when the first panel is folded at the crease thereby to create the walls of the cells.

Abstract: The invention applies to an article carrier handle structure for a carrier having top, bottom and side walls foldably joined to form a tubular arrangement. The handle structure is struck from the top wall of the carrier and includes a main handle flap together with a minor handle flap and a reinforcing strip. The main and minor handle flaps and the reinforcing strip are constructed in such manner that a five ply handle structure is provided so as to form an unusually sturdy mechanically strong handle.

Abstract: A multi-sheet separator for use in dividing a foldable box comprises at least first and second separator sheets adapted to be shifted between folded and unfolded positions wherein each of the first and second separator sheets includes first and second strip groups that are hingedly interconnected by first and second flap groups. Each of the first and second strip groups include a plurality of longitudinally extending and laterally spaced strip members which are interconnected by respective laterally extending strips. The first and second separator sheets are arranged such that the respective strip and flap groups are positioned in a substantially common plane when the separator sheet is in its folded position and the first and second strip groups are positioned in substantially parallel planes which are spaced a distance defined by the flap groups when the separator sheet is in its unfolded position.

Abstract: A carton formed from a one-piece unitary blank includes sidewalls and endwalls extending from a floor. Lid members extending from the endwalls cover the carton interior and arrangements for locking the lids in a closed position is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container which is folded from a flat blank of material being provided with a plurality of fold lines. The side walls are coupled to one another by bellows-type coupling members which are adapted to be inwardly folded during assembly to draw up the adjacent side walls to which they are attached. The top walls are dimensioned such that upon folding into substantially parallel relationship with the bottom wall it will form a closed container which is especially suitable to be used as a gift box. A portion of the bellows-type coupling member may be non-structurally adhered to a side wall of the container acting to greatly enhance subsequent folding and assembling of the container into its finished form. Predetermined fold lines may be pre-folded to allow more convenient assembly and still allow shipping in the flat form if desired.

Abstract: A recloseable pouring spout structure for a wall of a product dispensing carton has a first wall panel connected to the carton at a first fold line. The first wall panel has a first aperture. There is a second wall panel connected to the carton at a second fold line generally parallel and opposite to the first fold line. The second wall panel lies interior to the first wall panel and has an opener tab therein defined by a leader edge that is generally parallel to the second fold line, a hinge line generally parallel to the leader edge and a pair of generally parallel opposed side edges extending between the hinge line and the leader edge. At least one locking tab is present on one of the side edges intermediate the leader edge and the hinge line. The locking tab extends in a direction generally perpendicular to the extension direction of the leader tab and is positioned to underlie and engage an edge of the first aperture when the locking tab is in the plane of the second wall panel.

Abstract: An interlocking carton and lid combination is disclosed for storage of ice cream, frozen yogurt and the like. The interlocking combination includes a rectangular container provided with flaps integrally formed therewith and attached along a crease inwardly into the container and glued along a strip portion to the side walls. A slot is provided in each of two opposed sides on the exterior thereof, the slots formed in the side wall between the crease and the glue strip adhesively coupling the flap to the side wall. This positioning of the slot with respect to the crease and glue strip causes the unglued portion of the flap to bow outwardly. A lid having a central portion has transversely extending flanges integrally formed and attached to the peripheral edges of the central portion. The flanges include an outer side and an inner flap portion connected along a crease.

Abstract: A stackable package for storing fruit or like objects is in the form of a tray, carton or case (1) with a pair of panel supports (6) provided adjacent each end wall. The panel supports (6) substantially bear the weight of like packages positioned thereabove when a stack of packages is formed. The panel supports have a pair of protrusions (8) on the upper edge thereof and a pair of recess (14) adjacent the lower edge thereof wherein the protrusions can be positioned in the recesses of a package positioned thereabove when two or more packages are stacked. So that a stiff protrusion is provided, the panel support is formed from dual arch corrugated board having two layers of corrugated board joined at the protrusions. The wedge-shaped protrusions (8) thus produced can be readily indexed in adjacent recesses (18) in the base of a carton stacked above and in top lid apertures (23, 24) in the closed and open positions.

Abstract: A convertible taco package having a bottom portion receivable within a top portion, and having parallel and medial perforations defining strips which are detachable. Slots are formed from the detachment of the strips, into which taco shells may be inserted. The detached strips are separated to form tabs which support the taco shells in the slots.

Abstract: A liquid container having a carton and an inner bag within the carton, the carton having foldable portions, wherein a metering unit of a cap attached to a spout does not interfere with the foldable portion to thereby permit a liquid in the container to be metered. The carton has an upper side tilted plate from which the spout protrudes outward. Each foldable portion is provided between the tilted plate and each of a front plate and a rear plate which cooperates with a pair of side plates to constitute a barrel of the carton. Each foldable portion has a cutout therein to avoid interference with the metering unit.

Abstract: A mailing box made of corrugated cardboard is formed from a single scored piece of corrugated cardboard that when folded provides multiple layers of support at the corners of the box providing extra strength for protection against crushing. The box is constructed so as to permit folding in such a way as to be self locking and has pressure sensitive adhesive means applied to interior surfaces for sealing the box when folded. The gift box has two layers of cardboard at the rear corners and four layers of cardboard at the front corners to provided increased protection from crushing.

Abstract: An improved portable cooler that is a collapsible, portable, multiple use insulated bag with a companion detachable multiple use bag for use in transporting and storing items especially those items commonly used while driving an automobile. The bag may be used to carry cassettes which are then insulated from outside heat as well as beverage containers such as in aluminum cans that are thus maintained at a cooler temperature. The bag is especially convenient for placing on the center console of automobiles that have such space on the floor.

Abstract: A box container having a bottom plate on which a rift is formed through one pair of opposite angles and a fold is running through each center of the other pair of opposite angles and having side plates each of which is connected in one piece to the periphery of said bottom plate, wherein the box container is pressed to be flat so as not to be bulky in transportation and storage and, in the case of assembling this box container, the bottom plate is unfolded to be flat along the folds which were provided on the bottom plate of said box container and, further, the whole of the bottom plate is fixed by sticking a quadrangular back plate thereto.

Abstract: The present invention provides an easily openable sealed container consisting of a lid and a main body having a flange, wherein a sealing layer of the main body or a sealing layer of the lid has a number of microdents in the flange portion, the thickness of said sealing layer is 10-1000 .mu., said sealing layer and an adjacent layer contacting therewith have a lamination strength of 300-2,000 g/25 mm width, and said sealing layer and the lid or the main body are sealed in the flange portion at a strength larger than said lamination strength, as well as a process for producing said sealed container.

Abstract: A collapsible bottomless storage pen having a continuous articulated peripheral wall including parallel sidewalls and interconnecting end walls. Each end wall includes a bend line. Interior connecting flaps are hingedly attached to the end walls and cooperatively engage each other to retain the pen in an operative position. The end walls and connecting flaps are sized to permit folding of the pen to the length of the sidewalls, such that the connecting flaps and end walls are parallel to and between the parallel collapsed sidewalls.

Abstract: A container (1) has a flexible wall portion with one opening (2) covered by a resealable cover (3). The cover is held at its ends (5) to the wall and includes a return bend (7) to reduce the risk that sealing and opening of the bag will tear the wall portion.

Abstract: A packing box made by folding a sheet material, and comprised of a body portion, a bottom portion at one end, and a cap portion at an opposite end, said cap portion being folded into four cap panels and four end panels, said end panels being folded up outwards and overlapped on said cap panels respectively, said cap panels being cut into four blocking panels, wherein twisting said cap panels and end panels downwards in one direction causes said blocking panels to be intersected and overlapped one another in blocking up the top opening of the packing box; twisting said cap panels and end panels upwards in an opposite direction causes said blocking panels to be separated from one another permitting said top opening to be opened.

Abstract: A sift-resistant, reclosable carton for granular or powdered materials. The carton is a six-sided enclosure including opposed top and bottom walls, opposing front and back walls, and opposing end walls. Each end wall is comprised of an inner layer having a top edge abutting the top wall and an outer layer. The outer layer has a horizontal tear strip thereacross. The front wall has an inner layer having a top edge abutting the top wall and an outer layer. The outer layer has a horizontal tear strip thereacross which is integral with the tear strips of the end walls, forming one continuous tear strip. A glue flap is integrally attached to the top edge of the inner layer of the front wall along substantially its full length. The glue flap has a distal attachment portion and a proximal locking portion. The two portions are joined along a full length line of weakness. The distal attachment portion is secured to the inner surface of the outer layer of the front wall above the tear strip.