Abstract: A shipping carton construction comprising a closed carton containing a plurality of containers. The containers upstand in the carton in side-by-side abutting positions and are arranged in groups with a packaging device for each group. The packaging device is formed from a resilient deformable plastics sheet material in the shape of a plurality of bands arranged in two adjacent rows. The bands are circumferentially applied about the individual containers to separate and cushion the individual containers in a spaced-apart relationship so that in transport and handling, containers having a high finish are not scratched or marred.

Abstract: A package containing a number of folds of decorative wrapping paper. Each fold is formed of at least one sheet of decorative wrapping paper which is folded so that it forms a fold having a front panel and a rear panel connected along a backbone. The front panels of the various folds, comprising the package, are of different lengths. In the package, the folds are nested one inside another with the backbones next to one another, and the front panels are arranged with panels of greater lengths located inwardly of panels of shorter length so that all of the front panels are visible when the folds are nested in the package. In one form of package having two nests of folds, the nests are positioned so that the rear panels of the folds of one nest are against the rear panels of the folds of the other nest and the backbones of the folds of the respective nests are located at opposite ends of the package. In this arrangement, the front panels of all of the folds of both nests are visible.

Abstract: A tool for inserting thumb tacks comprising a handle having a neck-down portion near its one end with a recess in that end containing a magnet therein permitting picking up a thumb tack and holding it in a position for insertion, the neck-down portion of the tool permitting applying thumb pressure. The other end of the tool is rounded to allow application of additional pressure, if needed, with the heel of the hand. Also disclosed is a container for holding the thumb tacks in a manner that they can be easily picked up and also including a recess for the tool.

Abstract: A thermometer case and holder for housing a thermometer for use in taking patient's temperatures, which case is of integral one-piece plastic construction and includes a container portion for containing alcohol and the like into which a major lower portion of the thermometer is inserted. Gripper means are provided at the lower end of the case for securing the bulb of the thermometer, and a hinged spacer lid is provided at the top of the container for centering the top of the thermometer, said spacer lid being operable between open and closed positions. A hinged cap fits over the spacer lid and an upward extension of the thermometer, and is also operable between open and closed positions. The case fits into a holder for mounting to a wall or the like.

Abstract: A foldable container is provided for accommodating a product having a hanger loop associated therewith. The container includes end panels, side panels and a bottom section which cooperate with one another to define an open top compartment in which the product is placed. At least one end panel is provided with an interior wall panel foldably connected thereto and having a slotted section which is disposed inwardly of the end panel and assumes a spaced face to face relation therewith. The slot is adapted to accommodate the product hanger loop. A top section is adapted to overlie and close the compartment open top subsequent to the product being placed within the compartment.

Abstract: A molded egg carton having a windowed cover and a cellular tray for the reception of eggs in which the windowed cover includes downposts and the tray includes up posts and in which the downposts have an offset male portion and the up posts are formed with a recess in their uppermost portion adapted to receive the offset lowermost tip of the offset male portion. The windows in the cover are on each side of the downposts and are set in relatively steep walls which form parts of the downposts. The windows are provided with "eye lid" formations.

Abstract: A portable tool case having a handle mounted for vertically sliding movement relative to the body of the case. Dual lid sections are hinged to the upper edges of opposing sides. When the lids are closed, and the handle placed in its lower position and locked, it abuts against the lids and prevents them from opening. Special storing and securing means for tools and equipment are provided within the case.

Abstract: One or more lamp bulbs are protectively packaged by inserting them into an open-ended wrapper of single-faced corrugated paperboard and slip-fitting the resulting lamp pack into an open-ended boxboard sleeve that overlies and closes the open ends of the wrapper. The sleeve has oppositely disposed corner portions with inwardly bowed flexible junctures of such curvature that they exert a wedging force on the associated end edges of the inserted wrapper. The resulting clamping action frictionally locks the wrapper and the contained lamp bulbs within the boxboard sleeve despite the smooth surfaces of the latter.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for mixing two or more fluids together in a desired ratio. The mixing apparatus includes primary and secondary conduits, one extending from a source of a first fluid and the other extending from a source of a second fluid, and a diversion conduit extending between the primary and secondary conduits and through which a selected amount of the first fluid will be diverted from the primary conduit. An eductor, position in the primary conduit, is connected to the secondary conduit so that the second fluid will be drawn from a source and will intermix with a selected flow of first fluid through the diversion conduit prior to entering the eductor. Upon entering the eductor the premixed fluids combine with the first fluid flowing through the eductor from the primary conduit. The amount of premixed fluids which combines with the first fluid in the eductor is dependent upon the flow of first fluid in the primary conduit through the eductor.

Abstract: A matchbook of generally conventional design is provided, but the free edge of the front flap or cover thereof includes an integral backturned portion opposing the inner surface of the front panel or cover. The matches are provided with an ignitable coating devoid of portions thereof on one side of the matches and the striking surface on the cover for igniting the coating on the matches is applied to the inner surface of the flap opposing the inner surface of the front panel of the cover with the striking surface in a position normally hidden from view, the free edge of the flap and one end portion thereof being free of direct attachment to the opposing portions of the front cover and being displaceable away from the opposing inner surfaces of the front panel sufficient to receive the end of a match thereunder having the aforementioned ignitable coating thereon.

Abstract: A framed textile fabric assembly for use in embroidery is disclosed. The assembly includes an open peripheral frame having a textile fabric fixedly secured across the frame. The user embroiders any desired pattern onto the fabric and then quickly and easily obtains a picture framed work by fitting a member across the back of the frame. A pleasing three-dimensional effect to the embroidered work is obtained by inserting a resilient pad between the embroidered textile fabric and the member.

Abstract: A package is disclosed for a plurality of slices of a meat product in which the slices are arranged in vertically stacked relation on a base member of preformed, transparent plastic sheet material and enclosed by a cover member which is preformed of like material. The base and cover members have peripheral margins which are in flat engagement and sealed under vacuum with a separable seal along three sides enabling the cover member to be hinged about a fourth side in opening the package so as to obtain access to the product without destruction of the package members and having a snap-in latching arrangement for holding the cover member in position upon reclosing the same.

Abstract: In order to form a shipping carton, the wrapper has adhesive such as a hot melt glue applied along the two side edges. Thereafter, the wrapper is circumferentially wrapped about the loaded reel to adhere the wrapper to the protruding ears on the end boards while leaving an end of the wrapper project. Next, this projecting edge of the wrapper is provided with a similar adhesive and folded against the opposite edge of the wrapper in overlapping relationship. At this time, suction is applied against the side wall of the carton to support the overlapped edge of the wrapper against the overlapping edge. The flat seam formed by the overlapped edges of the wrapper may be disposed at a corner of the carton or along a side of the carton. The end flaps of any carton may also be adhesively secured together by the described technique by holding one portion under suction while the other portion is pressed against the held portion.

Abstract: A one piece folding blank has front, side and rear panel groups that each fold towards a central floor panel to form a vehicle simulating display. A tab lock formed in the front panel engages an underlying portion of the side panels that is spaced from the floor panel to secure the front panel in the folded, vehicle simulating position. When folded, the panel groups form the walls of a box-like rear container portion of the display with at least the side and rear walls having a double wall construction. In one embodiment, the rear container portion is secured in the folded condition by locking tabs and tuck flaps formed on the periphery of the panel groups that engage, respectively, slots formed in the floor panel and spacings between the double wall panels.

Abstract: The bottom portion of a cupshaped vessel adapted to fit snugly over the rim of a conventional beverge can is provided with a selectively slotted opening preferably bounded by a sealing rib, the opening being contoured to approximate the usual pull-tab opening in the beverage can to provide a drinking attachment therefor. A second sealing rib may be provided to reseal the opening of the beverage can for storage and transport upon the rotation of the drinking attachment from a first or drinking position to a second or sealing position. The vessel may be provided with a lid portion to serve as a product container the contents of which may be emptied and the vessel thereafter used as a drinking attachment.

Abstract: A carton and blank for making same are provided wherein such carton is particularly adapted to contain a bottle having a lower main body and an upwardly extending elongated neck and the carton has a reinforcing flap in the upper portion thereof with such reinforcing flap having opposed supporting side edges disposed in spaced relation beneath a top panel of the carton enabling such flap to serve as a horizontal reinforcement against collapse of the carton sides upon squeezing such sides toward each other during grasping of the carton for lifting and carrying purposes. The reinforcing flap is also such that upon disposing an unshrunk sealing sleeve around the upper portion of the neck and a closure for the bottle such flap may be placed in its final position and the carton closed immediately without sliding or damaging the unshrunk sleeve.

Abstract: A lay flat thermoplastic bag construction having an integral closure means comprising a strip of metallic foil which is secured to one of the bag walls adjacent the open mouth of the bag.

Abstract: This invention relates to the preparation and packaging of refractory blocks into prefabricated panel units for transportation to a site, a refractory wall constructed of the prefabricated units and the method of forming a wall. The blocks, in a panel unit, are supported upon a pallet, enclosed by a relatively moisture-tight wrapper, and bound to a structure for lifting the stack of blocks. The panel units are adapted to be positioned in abutting relation, lateral and vertical, with each other and preferably include wedge-shaped blocks at prescribed locations for facilitating erection of a wall adjacent a support structure.

Abstract: A one-piece box blank is cut from a single sheet with creases and score lines dividing the box blank into a receptacle section, a hinge section and a cover section. The cover and receptacle sections both have side and front flaps. The front flaps and hinge section are proportioned such that the receptacle front flap is not totally overlapped by the cover front flap when the box is closed. The depth of the receptacle side flaps adjacent the hinge section is less than the depth of the hinge section. The spaced, scored fold lines separating the side flaps from the cover and the receptacle sections are straight lines, converging from the front flap of the cover to the front flap of the receptacle. If the box is wrapped corner notches are preferably cut in both the one-piece box blank and in a one-piece wrap. The wrap and the blank are combined as they pass through a conventional wrapping machine.

Abstract: A package for cigarettes or other articles comprised of a receptacle for housing the cigarettes or other articles and defining an open top for removal of said articles and an integral slide actuated lid structure including a closure member operatively connected to the receptacle and a slide member portion reciprocally movable vertically of the receptacle to open and close the package the slide portion including folding panels positioned between the receptacle and the slide portion permitting reciprocal movement of the slide portion.