Abstract: A container for transporting an item is provided having an outer case member and a pair of partition members. The container is erectable from a collapsed configuration, in which the container is substantially flat, to an erected configuration in which the partition members form a support structure within an interior cavity of the outer case member to support a portion of the item to be transported. Methods of packaging and transporting an item in a container are also provided.

Abstract: A product shipping and display tray made from a unitary blank is provided. The tray comprises one and preferably two expandable side panel assemblies to take up additional shelf space if desired. Each side panel assembly comprises an intermediate side panel extending forward from a rear panel, an inner side panel in flat, abutting relationship to the inner facing surface of the intermediate side panel, and an outer side panel rotatably attached to the inner side panel along a front vertical edge. Each outer side panel is moveable between a first position in which the outer side panel is in a flat, abutting relationship to the intermediate side panel and a second position in which the outer side panel is rotated outwardly away from the intermediate side panel.

Abstract: A ski equipment case suitable for carrying lengthy ski equipment such as snow skis, a snowboard and ski poles. The case comprises a pair of an inner box and an outer box, each having an upper half and lower half that are connected by a hinge so that the two halves can move relative to each other between an open and closed position of the case. The inner box slides within the outer box between a compact position wherein the inner box is completely within the outer box and various elongated positions to allow for various sized ski equipment. The case also includes locking means to fix the inner box and outer box at various positions.

Abstract: The tip face 411 of the base portion 41 inserted into the retaining groove 321 and the groove bottom face 322 have a positional relationship of facing each other, and a bottom portion space 413 is formed between the base portion 41 inserted into the retaining groove 321 and the groove bottom face 322. A pair of side faces 412 of the base portion 41 inserted into the retaining groove 321 and the pair of groove side faces 323 have a positional relationship of facing each other, and side face spaces 324 which are in communication with an opening of the retaining groove 321 are respectively formed between the pair of side faces 412 of the base portion 41 inserted into the retaining groove and the pair of groove side faces 323, and the bottom portion space is in communication with the side face space.

Abstract: Pacifier holder comprises of a cup, a rubber insert, a lid, a rotating handle designed to hold and safe-keep one pacifier, collect saliva, vent for nibble drying and entertain baby by animal shapes of other means, including vivid color and pictures. It eliminates the customary lanyard design and prevents pacifier contamination. It is dishwasher safe and may incorporate evaporative sanitizing or medicating means. It can be attached to bassinet, stroller, cribs, swing, chair, tables and wall using a rubber or nylon belt or a bar. It can also be secured by sticky tape or Velcro or magnet. Its attachment handle rotates full turn.

Abstract: A multi-stepped boat assembly includes a stack boat having at least one stack hole configured to receive a first semiconductor package and a second semiconductor package vertically stacked on the first semiconductor package in the stack hole. A guide boat has at least one guide hole vertically aligned with the at least one stack hole. The guide boat is removably attachable to the stack boat. An inner sidewall of the stack hole includes a first step configured to receive the first semiconductor package, and a second step provided on the first step and configured to receive the second semiconductor package. The guide hole extends toward the stack hole to guide movement of the first semiconductor package to the first step.

Abstract: A drill attachment storage device for drill-couplable drill attachment storage includes a coupler that is coupled to a back of a housing proximate to a top of the housing. A plurality of penetrations is positioned on opposing sides of housing and extends through the housing. The penetrations are complementary to a shaft of a drill attachment. Each penetration is configured to reversibly couple a respective drill attachment. The coupler is configured to reversibly couple to a drill. The housing is positioned to store drill attachments such that the drill attachments are readily accessible to a user of the drill.

Abstract: A composite pressure vessel includes a liner to contain a pressurized fluid and a composite layer formed on at least a portion of an exterior surface of liner. The composite layer includes a third generation advanced high strength steel filament reinforcement embedded in a polymer matrix.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite package (8) linked together into a single unit, and comprising a plurality of individual containers (1, 2, and 3) of varying shapes and/or volumes and being assembled according to different orientations in the composite package. In the composite package are defined strong and weak containers according to their mechanical resistances on which apply external loads. According to the invention, the strong containers are arranged in their orientation along the direction(s) of external loads placed upon the composite package thereby protecting the weakest ones.

Abstract: A container is provided that includes a base having a plurality of sides defining abase perimeter and a well configured to hold a product. The container also includes a lid assembly configured to be pivotably coupled to the base and a recess disposed on two or more of the plurality of sides. The recess has a height extending between a top and bottom of the base and a width extending between the base perimeter and the well. The container further includes a collapsible applicator configured to be: (i) held within the recess at two or more of the plurality of sides when the collapsible applicator is in a collapsed position; and (ii) removed from the recess at the two or more sides and extended from the collapsed position to an extended application position.

Abstract: The disposable assembly has a closed body, for containing a first component and having a lateral surface, a bottom and an upper opening. The bottom has a mounting projection extending within the body for its sealed interlocking engagement in the complementary conformation of the lower end of a hollow inner tubular member intended to contain a second component while its other end is closed by a sealing means. A shutter is tightly mounted on the opening of the body using screws, or by clipping or interlocking. The shutter and the sealing means or the shutter and the hollow tubular element can be a single piece. The presently described embodiments are suitable for producers of paint, varnishes, primers and other products to be sprayed or projected using a gun and other manufacturers of spray or paint guns.

Abstract: In one general aspect, an apparatus can include a container including a lid, and a cradle configured to support a device. The apparatus can include a lifting mechanism operably coupled to the cradle and the lid. The lifting mechanism can be configured to move between a storage position where the cradle is disposed in the container to a dispensing position where the cradle is disposed outside of the container. The lifting mechanism can be configured to move between the storage position and the dispensing position in response to moving the lid. The lifting mechanism can include a first link aligned parallel to a second link when the lifting mechanism is in the dispensing position and when the lifting mechanism is in the storage position. The first link and the second link can both be within the same plane when in a position between the storage position and the dispensing position.

Abstract: To protect a plurality of semiconductor chips of a sawn wafer housed in a shipping case and a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes a step of vacuum packing a sawn wafer while being housed in a shipping case; the shipping case has the following structure: the shipping case has a lid portion that covers the upper surface of the sawn wafer and a body portion that covers the lower surface of the sawn wafer, the lid portion has a recess portion that covers a plurality of semiconductor chips and a ventilation route communicated with the recess portion. In a step of reducing pressure in the shipping case, a gas in the shipping case is discharged outside via a ventilation route.

Abstract: A frame useful in a suspension package includes a panel and a sheet attached to the panel. The panel has a central portion defining a panel opening. The sheet extends over the panel opening. First and second primary leg flaps extend from the central portion. The first and second primary leg flaps are foldable from an unfolded position to a folded position extending from the plane of the central portion. The panel also includes first and second auxiliary leg flaps foldably connected to the central portion.

Abstract: A collated staple strip assembly includes first and second staples, each staple having a bight extending between first and second legs, first and second leg axes, and a bight axis. An attachment strip is secured to at least one of the first and second legs of the first staple and at least one of the first and second legs of the second staple. The attachment strip is deformable about a first axis extending along at least a portion of the height of one of the first and second staples and substantially parallel to the leg axes of one of the first and second staples to position the first and second staples such that the bight axis of the first staple is substantially alignable with the bight axis of the second staple.

Abstract: A web of cleaning products and a method of manufacturing the same is disclosed. The web includes a carrier sheet having a plurality of depressions each filled, and in direct contact with, at least one cleaning composition. A plurality of internal lids that correspond with the plurality of depressions are sealed to the carrier sheet in a manner covering the plurality of depressions. Additionally, a plurality of external lids that correspond with the plurality of internal lids are sealed to the carrier sheet and cover the plurality of internal lids. The carrier sheet and external lids may be made of a water-resistant material, and the internal lids may be made of a water-soluble material. In one embodiment, the internal lids may be omitted, and instead the depressions be filled with water-soluble pouches, each of which contains a respective dose of a cleaning composition.

Abstract: A suspension pad for suspending a workpiece with respect to a corrugated enclosure having a closure flap that is moveable between an open position, wherein an opening is defined in the corrugated enclosure, and a closed position, wherein the opening is obstructed by the closure flap. The suspension pad has a mid-section that is engageable with the workpiece, and at least one end portion moveable between a raised position, wherein the end portion is disposed within the corrugated enclosure, and a lowered position, wherein the end portion extends through the opening to hold the closure flap in the open position.

Abstract: A reusable container for storing ammunition cartridges or similar shaped products comprises a base having a plurality of recesses, a first cover portion, and a second cover portion. A first link is pivotably connected to the base and the first cover portion. A second link is pivotably connected to the base and to the second cover portion. In a closed position, a first snap releasably retains the first cover portion over the base and a second snap releasably retains the second cover portion over the base. In an open position, the top and bottom surfaces of the container are configured so that multiple containers can be nested and stacked together.

Abstract: A container sleeve apparatus includes an arcuate or cylindrical body that can be positioned on a cylindrical or conical container, such as a tumbler, cup, can or bottle. A transparent or translucent insert section that can be releasably attached to the sleeve body. The sleeve body can be made of a non-slip, elastic material, such as neoprene rubber. The insert section can be made of plastic, and can include a logo printed or engraved thereon. The apparatus can include a light emitting device that illuminates the transparent/translucent insert section.

Abstract: A joint compound tool including a handle having a first end and a second end where a blade portion is attached to the first end and a mixing member is attached to the second end. The handle, the blade portion and the mixing member each have substantially the same thickness where the mixing member is used to mix joint compound and the blade is used to apply the joint compound to a surface.