Abstract: A storage container for elongated pieces of jewelry, such as necklaces and bracelets, having a base member, a cover attached to the upper surface of the base member, and a plurality of jewelry support rods also attached to the upper surface of the base member and positioned within the cover. The distal end of each upwardly depending jewelry support rod has a hooked configuration and the cover is removable from the base for display of the jewelry upon the support rods. The cover is also rotatable upon the base member with an opening therein to provide easy access to all jewelry stored therein without removal of the cover. It is also contemplated for the base member and the cover to be configured and decorated as a object d'art or a lamp to conceal and safeguard the jewelry while the cover is positioned upon the base member. Applications may include, but are not limited to, both the displaying of elongated pieces of jewelry and its safeguarding from damage and loss.

Abstract: A bag pack comprises a plurality of easy open handle bags. The bags are easy to open because the exterior surfaces of the bags are cold-welded together so that when one bag is pulled from the pack, the adjacent next bag is at least partly open. The external surfaces of the bags are not welded to the internal surfaces of the bags during the pressure welding process, because the material that forms the external surface of the bag is treated with a corona discharge, which renders the external surface more susceptible to cold weldings. Optionally a static charge is induced on the bags so that each bag is at a different voltage than the adjacent bags so the bags attract each other, and the panels of each individual bag repel each other, to contribute to the easy open feature.

Abstract: A container for storing a disc comprising a planar surface having a recessed receptacle therein, a lip projecting from the planar surface over the recess, and a pivotable lip attached to a button, the button being attached to an elongated flexible tab, which in turn is attached to the planar surface. When the button is depressed, the pivotable lip pivots away allowing the insertion or removal of a disc from the storage container.

Abstract: A receptacle for plastic shopping bags and like articles comprising an upper member having the general structure and appearance of an upper portion of a doll body, whether a human figure or an animal figure, and a lower element structured and disposed for receiving articles therein. The lower element, which has the general shape and configuration of a skirt, is attached to the upper member and extends downwardly therefrom. The lower element defines a cavity in which plastic shopping bags can be stored, and also has an opening in communication with the cavity that is sized and configured to allow passage therethrough of a plastic shopping bag. The receptacle includes means for suspending the receptacle from a vertical surface, positioned on the upper member so as to substantially prevent the upper member from falling forward and thereby allow primarily a full display of both the upper member and lower element when suspended.

Abstract: A storage container for mini-disk cartridge is described which includes a base tray, a cover and a disk tray. The base tray includes an inside bottom surface, a pair of side walls protruding upwardly from the bottom surface, a rear wall extending upwardly from the bottom surface, and is pivotally connected to the cover. The disk tray for receiving the mini-disk cartridge may have an open window or may have a floor, and rests within the base tray. The container can also be used without the disk tray by including extensions protruding upwardly from the bottom surface of the base tray to substantially surround the mini-disk cartridge.

Abstract: A container for storing and shipping a stack of glass sheets on edge sandwiches the sheets between a lower baseboard and an upper cap board, the stack and boards being enveloped by corrugated front and rear covers. Side flaps of the covers are secured to each other to prevent racking of the stack and vertical banding is provided around the covers. The cap board extends beyond the side flaps for handling by a sling with the banding supporting the stack from the cap board, and the baseboard is supported on feet for handling by a forklift.

Abstract: A blank for carrying bottles with an engaging edge has a center panel, a pair of securing panels, a pair of handle panels, an exterior grip support panel and an interior grip support panel. The center panel has a plurality of apertures and access tabs formed therein, and each aperture has an access tab associated therewith. The securing panels have apertures formed therein to match the number of apertures in the center panel. The securing panels also have individual flaps formed therein, and each aperture of the securing panels is associated with an individual flap. When the blank is folded and formed into a carrier, the apertures and access tabs of the center panel and the apertures and individual flaps of the securing panel create a corresponding number of bottle receiving collars. Consequently, when bottles are placed into the carrier, each bottle receiving collar engages the engaging edge of each bottle and supports each bottle during transport.

Abstract: An article holding device (10) comprising an article (12) having an elongated portion (14). A structure (16) is for covering the elongated portion (14) of the article (12), to help prevent loss of the article (12).

Abstract: A case for storing a disc having a central aperture. The case has first and second panels hingedly connected together and adapted to be closed together to form a generally flat, rectangular enclosure for containing a disc. A tapering boss projects from the first panel inside the enclosure on which the central aperture of the disc can be mounted. A retainer ring associated with the second panel is adapted to fit over the boss when the panels are closed together to retain the disc on the hub of the boss.

Abstract: A sleeve style closed end carton for a can matrix. The carton includes a corner flap formed integral with each side wall at each end of each side wall. Those corner flaps are wrapped around the matrix corner cans in the carton relatively tightly so as to draw all cans of the matrix against one another in a plane normal to the can axis in order to aid in minimizing movement of the cans within the can matrix one relative to the other. The carton also includes a primary compound panel foldably connected along one edge to a first top wall section, and foldably connected along an opposite edge to a second top wall section, those top wall sections together forming the carton's top wall.

Abstract: A soap dish is provided in which the bottom of the dish is impervious and slopes downwardly at an angle of at least 3.degree. to a front drainage discharge zone, having a lip extending downwardly below the support plane of the dish so that, in use, it extends into a sink, basin or bath. Soap support formations, conveniently rearwardly extending ribs, extend upwardly from the bottom and define at the upper ends a soap support plane inclined rearwardly towards the rear wall and spaced upwardly from the bottom. The rear wall has forwardly projecting stops, conveniently formed as extensions of soap supporting ribs to prevent direct contact between a cake of soap and the rear wall.

Abstract: A shower caddy having a steam-proof mirror is provide in combination with several oral hygiene appliance holders, including a toothpaste tray for easy storage or retrieval of standard tubes of toothpaste, a toothbrush holder, and a dental floss dispenser with a lower discharge means for dispensing dental floss to the outside of the caddy.

Abstract: A toolbox assembly comprising a storage box, a tool tray, and a toolbox. The tool tray has a tray floor and a plurality of tray walls extending up from the tray floor. The tray walls and tray floor define first and second separate storage compartment regions for storage of articles placed therein. The tray walls further define a storage box receiving chamber above the first storage compartment region. The tray is configured for supporting the storage box within the storage box receiving chamber and spaced above the tray floor. The storage box is sized and configured for covering the first storage compartment region when the storage box is received in the storage box receiving chamber. The toolbox has a toolbox floor and a plurality of toolbox sidewalls extending up from the toolbox floor and defining a tray receiving chamber. The toolbox is shaped and configured for supporting the tray within the tray receiving chamber and spaced above the toolbox floor.

Abstract: A gun case is provided having rigid walls for vertically storing and transporting a gun having a one or two piece wooden or plastic stock including rear stock and fore stock portions. The gun case includes an upper case portion matable with a lower case portion. First and second resilient cradles having, respectively, first and second U-shaped, angled channels are disposed within the lower case portion. The first U-shaped channel is adapted to support the gun in spaced relation from the walls of the case whereby the first resilient cradle will only engage the rear stock portion. Similarly, the second U-shaped channel is adapted to support the gun in spaced relation from the walls of the case whereby the second resilient cradle will only engage the fore stock portion. At least one lockable strap is preferably provided and is secured to the lower case portion for use in urging the gun into supportive engagement with the first and second cradles when the gun is disposed within the case.

Abstract: A packaging structure for holding an object securely against a rigid backing. The structure includes a substantially rigid panel having a pair of generally parallel fold lines which define respective folding side portions and a center portion. A flexible film material is superimposed on one surface of the center panel portion and extends onto the folding side portions. Means, such as opposed glue strips extending along the side portions, are provided for securing the film material to the rigid panel and for cooperating with the folding side portions to tighten the film against objects between the film and the center panel portion when the side portions are folded in a direction away from the film. The panel may include a fold line extending through the center panel portion for allowing the object to be inserted and secured beneath the film. The panel may also include openings into which projection on the folding side portions may be inserted to tighten the film. An associated method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A corner element for use in forming a package of glass sheets comprises two corner pieces, each of which includes a first and a second planar arm, said first and second planar arms forming a right angle. The first and second arms are each formed with a planar projection extending at right angles from each arm, each planar projection being attached on the first and second arms in a position different with respect to each other so that when the two pieces are interfit with each other, the planar projections of one corner piece and the planar projections of the other piece form a protective enclosure around each one the corners of the sheet glass package. A post extending horizontally outwardly from one of the planar projections of each corner element is used to lift the glass sheet package to be transported.

Abstract: A rigid, hinged-lid packet for elongated elements, particularly cigarettes, presenting a cup-shaped container; a cup-shaped lid hinged to the rear end edge of the container to close the open end of the container; and a collar projecting outwards from the open end of the container; the lid presents a front wall in turn presenting an inner reinforcing tab, one portion of which is gummed to a portion of the collar; and one of the above two portions is torn off.

Abstract: A combination-type tool box comprises a polygonal main body and a plurality of receiving boxes fastened pivotally with the main body such that the receiving boxes can be rolled in series to rest against the longitudinal sides of the main body. The main body is provided therein with a receiving space for keeping tools having a relatively larger dimension. The receiving boxes are provided therein respectively with a plurality of tool slots for keeping tools of various dimensions as well as a variety of component parts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a container for storing a quantity of cereal and milk, the container including an upper section, a lower section, a partition separating the upper and lower sections, and a spoon. The upper section has a vent hole therein. The lower section defines a second cavity dimensioned to contain a quantity of cereal therein. The lower section has two channels formed therein, the channels having a wide end and a narrow end. The partition is secured to the upper section forming a milk cavity for holding a quantity of milk therein. The partition is provided with a pair of ports therethrough which are adapted to permit the flow of milk out from the milk cavity. The partition is equipped with a pair of post members formed thereon. The post members have bulb shaped post heads at one end which are adapted to be received in the wide end of the channels in the lower section to releasably secure the two sections together.

Abstract: A device for holding two ammunition magazines in spaced relations so that either can be inserted into the magazine well of an M-16 rifle, an M-4 carbine, or an M-249 machine gun without interference with the operation of the weapon from the remaining magazine. The device comprises a shell and a centerpiece. The shell holds the two magazines in a tapered or "V" shaped arrangement, and the centerpiece, acting in combination with the shell, secures the magazines in place. The device is made of a light-weight corrosion and chemical resistant polymer. In an alternative embodiment, the magazines are held in an approximately parallel position within the shell.