Abstract: A decorative plant assembly and a method for making such including a flower pot or other pot or plant container, a sheet of material having an opening formed through a portion of the sheet of material and a bonding means for holding the sheet of material in a position about the outer peripheral surface of the pot. When placed about the pot, at least a portion of the sheet of material engages a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the pot. At least a portion of the bottom of the pot means is exposed through the opening in the sheet of material. A portion of the sheet of material may extend away from the upper end of the pot means to form a skirt. The sheet of material when extended about the outer peripheral surface of the pot may further comprise a plurality of folds. The sheet of material may further comprise a tubular extension extending from the lower surface of the sheet of material.

Abstract: A first object of the invention is to insure that medication filled syringe equipment can be kept sterile at all stages until use, is protected against malicious unauthorized use, can be packaged in a simpler way and can protect the medication to be in a stable form. A second object of the invention is to insure that an additional liquid such as an anesthetic, another medication in liquid form or a solubilizer can be aspirated by medication filled syringe equipment in an aseptic appropriate manner before injection. To attain these objects, the equipment of the invention comprises barrel 1, needle attaching portion 2 fitted with cap 11, plunger rod 22, and sealing device 31 as tube 32 of a heat-shrinkable film that is slipped over the area from the cap 11 through the barrel 1 to the basal head 23 of the plunger rod 22.

Abstract: A plurality of audio tape cassette cases are arranged in a stack and the stack is held together via several loop or pile fastener members attached to the stack. The arrangement is such that selected cases in the stack can be easily displaced from adjacent cases while maintaining the stacked relationship. A cover having engaging loop or pile fastener members attached thereto adheres to the stack via said engaging members. The cover is arranged so that the covered stack is easily transportable from one place to another, and the cover is easily removable from the stack.

Abstract: A container for the reception of objects, and especially a spectacles case, is proposed, having two mutually opposing, circular-segment-shaped half-shells for the creation of a hollow body. In order to enlarge the angle of opening between the half-shells, these are joined together by a cross-strapped joint.

Abstract: A combination pre-recorded disc holder and display in which the display is removably held in the disc holder. The display incorporates three-dimensional elements held between a pair of panels that are opened and closed upon opening and closing the cover of the holder. In the open position, with the display held in the cover, a pre-recorded disc held in the holder may be removed and reinserted without interference from the display. The display may be easily removed from the holder for use elsewhere, and returned to the holder for storage or further use therein.

Abstract: A plant package for a live plant having a stem, roots and rooting medium surrounding the roots. The package comprises a self-supporting, light transmissive, sealed polymer shell having an internal surface defining a package interior. A shelf is provided on the internal surface, and defines first and second interior compartments for containing the roots and stem, respectively. An inner container is provided for the roots and rooting medium, and an outer container engaged with the internal surface is provided for the inner container. A divider is engaged with the stem and inner container and assists with the maintenance of the roots and rooting medium within the inner container.

Abstract: A packaging system for a model vehicle and a trading card. The model vehicle and trading card bear matching serial numbers. Another preferred embodiment includes a display stand for the model vehicle beating a matching serial number.

Abstract: A release mechanism for multiple containers forming a row between first and second portions utilizing a band of resilient material. The band extends about a portion of the periphery of each of the multiple containers and forms a closed loop about the entirety of the containers. The closed loop exerts a force on each of the multiple containers. A frangible element is formed along the loop. In addition, the release mechanism includes a connecting member located along the row between the first and second portions of the multiple containers. The connecting member includes a plurality of frangible elements linking the connecting member to the band in order to form a breakable collar about each of the multiple containers. A flange or tab is also included in the present invention for permitting the application of a pulling force on the connecting member to separate any selected number of frangible elements linking the connecting member to the band to free the containers.

Abstract: A wrap-around carrier with partial end panels. The end panels are formed from portions of a carrier blank which normally would have been the end portions of the top panel. Instead, these portions are connected to the side panels along diagonal fold lines and folded down into place during forming of the carrier. The end articles in the carrier are in contact with tuck panel connections of the end panels.

Abstract: A packaging and method for displaying a card having coded data disposed on one side thereof are provided. The packaging comprising an opaque backing and a transparent covering. The data card is disposed on one side of the backing with the coded data positioned against the backing and the covering laminated to a portion of the backing and the data card so as to seal the data card between the covering and the backing and mask the coded data on the data card.

Abstract: Packaging containers, comprising an at least two-part cardboard blank, for pancakes are described, bottom part and top part containing a central circular clearance, through which a hub sleeve consisting of plastic is inserted. The pancakes are stackably arranged one after the other on said hub sleeve, after which the top part is placed on and then the side parts are folded up. A shrink film is drawn over the entire pack. In this way, the contents of the pack are protected against damage during transit both by the cardboard and by the shrink film. The pack is recyclable or reusable.

Abstract: A two-cell windowed carton is provided for displaying a pair of disparate articles in side by side relation which is formed from a one piece blank of cartonboard. The display carton has opposing front and back walls, opposing top and bottom walls, and opposing first and second side walls. These walls are connected forming a box. Only the opposing top and bottom walls have a double thickness of cartonboard. The front wall has a compartment dividing wall foldably connected thereto. The compartment dividing wall extends inwardly from the front wall to a compartment wall support. The compartment dividing wall separates a first article cell from a second article cell. The first article cell has an opening in the front wall and also has a back intermediate wall. The back intermediate wall is spaced inwardly from and parallel to the back wall by a compartment wall support. The back intermediate wall extends between the first side wall and the compartment dividing wall.

Abstract: A cigar humidor is provided. The humidor includes first and second cigar storage compartments. The first compartment includes a humidifier such that cigars stored in the first compartment communicate with the humidifier and are capable of long-term storage. The second compartment is isolated from all sources of humidity and is substantially smaller than the first compartment. Cigars intended for long-term storage are contained in the first compartment. Cigars intended for smoking in the near term future are moved from the first compartment to the second compartment and are permitted to undergo a controlled dehumidification and to be in optimum condition for smoking shortly after being placed in the isolated second compartment.

Abstract: A disposable cover for an operating room lighting fixture handle comprises a sheath attached to a generally flat flange. At least one tab is integrally formed projecting from the flange, to provide a snap fit between the flange and a recessed area on the light fixture handle. Two covers may be conveniently packaged within a compact envelope by engaging the locking tabs of each cover with those of the other.

Abstract: A convenience caddy (20) primarily for a smoker's use. The caddy (20) includes a body (21) and its inseparable lid (24) joined together by an elastic connection in the form of a bungee cord (47) or a coiled spring (64). A lower end of the connection is pivotally connected midway of and to the body (21), and having its upper end pivotally connected to the lid (24) within a hollow chamber (50) formed in it. The bungee cord (47) is disposed in a longitudinal slot (38 ) along one face (39) in the body (21) and traverse along a trajectory generated by removing the lid (24), against the bliss of the bungee cord (47), from the top of the body (21) and swinging it down to the bottom of the body (21) where it is seated, out of the way of lighter unit (30) mounted in a pocket (27) in the body (21) and another pocket (26) for ashes, butts, and filters. Mouths (59) in the lid (24) provide a holding member for lighted cigarettes when not held by the smoker. An alternate embodiment includes clip members (62).

Abstract: Container for hydrocleaning apparatuses, in particular compact hydrocleaning machines (16), comprising a couple of opposed and identical half-shells (12,14) hingen to one another on a first side (56) and provided each on a second side (30), opposite to the hinged one, with a central recess (30') circumscribing a through-opening (32) extended transversally; said opening (32) being surmounted by a portion of said second side (30) adjoining edge (40), which develops in the lower part in a sector (34) constituting a half-part of the handle. The configuration and the depth of recess (30') are complementary to the sinking formed on the upper front of the hydrocleaning machines (16).

Abstract: A package containing food tubs having connecting flanges. The flanges are angled at the corners so that an opening is formed between the flanges of four adjacent tubs. A carrier includes slots in side panels through which adjacent tub flanges extend and a finger hole in the top panel overlying the opening between the flanges. This enables the package to be lifted from beneath the flanges adjacent the finger hole.

Abstract: A security package having a locking mechanism capable of securely encompassing an audio cassette, a video cassette, compact disc, or the like within the security package, wherein the security package has an internally disposed pocket for receiving an electronic article surveillance (EAS) tag therewithin. The EAS cavity or pocket is completely sealed and tamper-proof while in the audio-video article is locked within the security package and the locking mechanism does not interfere or intrude within the EAS cavity.

Abstract: A container for a substantially solid product such as a cosmetic product includes a base and a lid. The base defines a shape for the product and has open ends which include interior rims for sandwiching an end panel and a cosmetic product between them. The lid includes an interior rim at one end. An end panel frictionally fits with the rim. The container is formed of a bio-degradable material.

Abstract: A sealed package is provided for holding a predetermined supply of individual medication units, such as pills. The package includes a base panel defining a predetermined number of sealed compartments. The base panel includes opening means for accommodating the tearing of the base panel from an edge thereof into each compartment to release the pills. A cover panel is provided for overlying the base panel and is hinged to the base panel. A retainer means or latch is provided for releasably engaging the cover panel with the base panel. The cover panel, the base panel, or both present indicia for identifying said medication units and the .[.and.]. dosage therefor.