Abstract: A cover for use with disposable plates, platters or other dishes of the type used by the "take-out" food industry is disclosed. The cover comprises a sheet of semi-rigid material such as paperboard having an area large enough to overlie the dish and is attached thereto by means of at least two slits through the sheet spaced from each other and dimensioned to each receive a substantial portion of the periphery of the dish thereby holding the cover in engagement with the upper surface of the dish to protect food thereon from contamination while tending to maintain the food at serving temperature.

Abstract: A collapsible container for milk cartons has a plate-like base member with first and second spaced parallel edges and third and fourth spaced parallel edges perpendicular to the first and second edges. First and second upper ledges extends upward perpendicularly from the base member along the first and second edges thereof. Third and fourth upper ledges extend upward perpendicularly from the base member along the third and fourth edges thereof. The third and fourth upper ledges are perpendicular to the first and second upper ledges. A first side panel is pivotally mounted in the third and fourth upper ledges next-adjacent the first upper ledge in a manner whereby the first upper ledge prevents the first side panel from falling outward. A second side panel is pivotally mounted in the third and fourth upper ledges next-adjacent the second upper ledge in a manner whereby the second upper ledge prevents the second side panel from falling outward.

Abstract: A composite can having a relatively thin flange member secured to the upper end of the can body for attachment to a closure member to aid in gas flushing the contents.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stackable transport container, particularly for fruits, vegetables or dairy products, in which a one-piece blank has a quadrangular bottom and four walls rising upwardly and slanting slightly outwardly therefrom, which walls delimit an upwardly widening container filling space. In the four corners thereof there are arranged upright stacking supports formed by parts of the blank and serving for stiffening the container. The upper edges of the stacking supports are arranged below the upper edges of the adjacent container side wall sections so that during the stacking of two nested containers, the bottom of the upper container rests on the stacking supports of the lower container, the upper edges of the container side walls of the lower container securing the upper container against lateral displacement.

Abstract: A pair of blanks are scored and perforated in a manner that allows them to be formed into a variety of different sized containers.

Abstract: A refillable matchbook holder having open and closed positions. The holder comprises a single strip of flexible material folded into four segments. Two of the segments are provided with slots for securing matchbooks to the strips, the other two segments being provided with windows permitting access to the match-striking surface of matchbooks. In its closed position, the holder and attached matchbooks form a compact match case, with the two matchbooks facing each other and oriented top to bottom.

Abstract: In a bin box formed of corrugated board and shaped having upper, bottom and a pair of side walls, being folded into the tubular form, with a series of flaps provided at the back end to provide closure thereat, and a pivotal panel foldably connected to the bottom wall at the opposite or front end of the box, with said panel having lateral flaps foldably connected to either side, with said flaps being arranged interiorly of the box and adjacent its side walls, with protruding portions provided upon the upper end of each lateral flap so as to limit the extent of the outward pivotal disposition of the pivotal panel. Another flap connects with the upper wall at this front of the box, with said flap normally providing for full closure across this end of the box, but also includes a line of separation so that a portion of said flap can be removed, leaving a marginal flap that functions as a display panel for the box when used for marketing of granular or bulk materials.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cover strip for the pouring opening of a packing container. The strip is provided with a weakening line for ease in tearing off the cover strip. The bottom part of the cover strip is attached to a wall of the container so that it remains on the container after the cover strip per se is torn off.

Abstract: In a carton employing a turned-under lip along at least a portion of its periphery, an easily openable, non-resealable tab is provided for securing the carton lid to the body of a carton. The tab provides an easy open feature, secures the lid to the body of the carton, provides visual assurance that the carton has not been pilfered and eliminates the cost, nuisance and disposal problems normally associated with prior art overwrap materials and tear-out zippers. The tab requires a very low opening force which is highly reproducible. In addition, the tab is unaffected by minor carton damage. The tab is formed as an integral portion of the carton lid, is easily produced on standard packaging equipment, and, in a particularly preferred embodiment, requires no additional packaging material other than that required to form the carton lid.

Abstract: A container used for packaging material ranging in consistency from liquid to lumpy consists of an outer box, an inner insert and in innermost bag for receiving the material, arranged in such a way that the container can be closed almost airtightly after it has been opened.