Abstract: A carrying case system comprising: a wallet-sized carrying case for holding personal items, the wallet-sized carrying case comprising: a substantially rigid front panel comprising a four-sided planar body and an upstanding rim extending along three sides of the four-sided planar body;a substantially rigid rear panel comprising a four-sided planar body and an upstanding rim extending along three sides of the four-sided planar body; and a lid; wherein the front panel is hingedly connected to the rear panel such that their respective rims can be brought into engagement with one another so as to form an enclosure with an open face; and wherein the lid is hingedly connected to the rear panel such that the lid can be brought into engagement with the front panel so as to close off the open face of the enclosure.

Abstract: A cook-in bag having a patch adhered thereto provides is designed for cook-in of bone-in meat products. The patch is adhered to the bag with an adhesive capable of withstanding cook-in conditions.

Abstract: A versatile lunch box is provided, comprising a rectangular inner box unit with removably mounted compartment dividers within guide slots, an outer fabric cover with a zippered front flap having utensil and napkin holders and an inner pouch, with the outside of the fabric cover having a side pocket and pouch and a handle connected to the top. The versatile lunch box has particular utility in connection with accommodating large food items or multiple food items at different temperatures in a compact design that can easily fit inside a school bag or small office refrigerator.

Abstract: A packaging apparatus includes a base having first ridges and second ridges. The packaging apparatus also include end portions, each of which has a plurality of slots and channels. Each of the channels is adapted to receive one of the first ridges and each of the slots is adapted to receive one of the second ridges. The packaging apparatus also includes a sleeve, which is adapted to be disposed over the base and exteriorly to the first and second ridges. At least a portion of the sleeve element and at least a portion of the end portions comprise a corrugated material.

Abstract: Packaging for shoes provides an open tray fitting within a clear bag. The tray is sized to support the shoes and protect them from crushing while the bag allows the shoes to be viewed by the consumer within the bag.

Abstract: A refill container housing-type airtight compact container comprises a container body 2; a lid body 3; a refill container 7; an inner frame 4 that has a circumference wall 29 and an annular cover 18 formed around the circumference wall to conceal a container joint 15 and a cut 14 and to cover a space between the circumference wall and the container body, that is fixed in the container body to house the refill container therein, and that has formed therein an engaging tab that fastens the refill container, a hinge receiving portion 35, and a recess 37 that receives a closing portion 36 of the refill container; a finger-hooking flange 27 of a lid portion 5 of the refill container; a press-down portion 28 of the lid body that presses down the finger-hooking flange; first and second airtight seal portions 58, 59 that seal the refill container air-tightly; and a push piece 8 that opens the lid body and the lid portion at the same time.

Abstract: A case for retaining and transporting small electronic media storage devices. The case includes a first portion and a second portion, connected by a hinge or hinge member about which the two portions may be opened and closed. Each portion of the media case forms a recess preferably configured to securely hold a plurality of media storage device of different size and type.

Abstract: An insulated equipment cover combined with a glove-like extension for use with various types of equipment enables use in cold temperatures and adverse weather elements. The equipment cover generally conforms to the shape of the equipment and is made of flexible insulated material. The equipment cover provides sufficient room for an operator's hand to operate the equipment within the interior of the equipment cover. The equipment cover also extends down to the operator's wrist and a portion of the forearm, providing insulation and protection from adverse weather elements. The equipment cover is formed from a custom sewn sheet of insulated material with one or more elastic or cinching openings to allow access to, or for parts of the equipment to extend out of, the equipment cover. Various equipment specific openings allow the operator to view and access equipment controls and displays. Interior pockets may hold chemical heat packs.

Abstract: Packaging for an article provides tamper evident security for an article carried in a pre-shaped inner part that is received in a loose outer part that has pre-defined crease lines along which the outer part is folded to draw down and tighten the loose outer part around the pre-shaped inner part to seal close the inner part whereby the loose outer part must be broken or torn to remove the article. The packaging is arranged for hanging or stand alone display. The pre-shaped inner part is made of suitable material including paper pulp, colored paper pulp, clear or colored plastic, PLA. The loose outer part is made of suitable material including carton, paper, corrugated board, clear or colored plastic.

Abstract: A portable gift wrapping center includes a storage compartment having a storage area for accommodating rolls of wrapping paper and accessories. A primary lid is hinged to the back wall of the compartment and defines a centrally located shallow storage area for writing paper, cards, etc., with the top surface of the primary lid defining a plurality of orthogonal grooves. A secondary lid, hinged to the primary lid, for enclosing the shallow storage area. A plurality of foldable legs are hinged to the bottom wall of the compartment to allow the table to be raised to a desired height in the deployed position or stored under a conventional bed in the retracted position.

Abstract: A pail (50) for dry contents (32) with an inner container (20) for liquid contents (34). The inner container (20) has a lip (24) that overlays a lip (51) of the pail (50) for sealing of both the pail (50) and the inner container (20) with a common lid (52). The inner container (20) has two bottom walls (26, 28) forming an air pocket (30) to accommodate settling of the dry contents (34). The air pocket (30) may optionally contain instructions (36) for mixing and usage of the compounds (32, 34).

Abstract: A fully collapsible pallet is provided with easily adjustable rear stops, lower rear stops, and side restraints. A telescoping member is provided to allow shipment of partial pallets of windshields. Extensions allow the pallet to be used with windshields of various heights. The pallet is stackable in a folded condition as well as a loaded condition, even when extensions are used. A latch is provided to prevent leaning of the pallet even when the load is not centered in the pallet.

Abstract: A container and a method of containing an accessory. The container comprises a base having an external side and a cover rotatably connected to the base. A rear wall connects to the base and the cover while a front wall positioned opposite the rear wall has a height smaller than the rear wall. The container further comprises an accessory holding structure rotatably connected to the base by the front wall. The accessory holding structure has at least one accessory holder wherein the at least one accessory holder integrally positions an accessory between the cover and the base. The method of containing comprises rotating an accessory holding structure over a base while placing an accessory in at least one accessory holder positioned in the accessory holding structure. Then the cover is rotated over the accessory to enclose the accessory between the base and the cover.

Abstract: A carton and blank for forming a carton of the top gripping type for accommodating a plurality of containers. The carton is tubular in structure and has top and base spaced, opposed panels. The base panel has apertures each for receiving a container. The base panel also has a foldable retaining tab hingedly connected thereto for operatively engaging part of the respective container. The carton also has a retaining structure depending from the top panel. The retaining structure comprises an engagement panel with an engaging edge to engage at least one of the containers.

Abstract: An orthodontic set-up tray includes at least two sections, and each section includes at least one receptacle for receiving an orthodontic appliance. A coupling movably connects the sections together to enable relative movement between the sections. The coupling advantageously permits the overall size of the set-up tray to be reduced or enlarged as may be desired by the practitioner. Optionally, the coupling is a releasable coupling that enables the sections to be detached from one another.

Abstract: An article holder for holding an article including a main body configured to receive the article, and at least one deformable article receiving member disposed on a bottom plate of the main body. The deformable article receiving member is configured to deform so as to change a receiving height of the article inserted in the main body.

Abstract: A compact toolbox has a case and multiple containers. The case has an outer case and an inner case. The inner case is attached pivotally to the outer case. The outer case has a rear housing and a front housing. The rear housing is attached pivotally to the front housing. The containers are mounted in the case, are attached pivotally to the case and have multiple bit holes. The bit holes are different sizes. Drill bits are stowed in the bit holes. By pivoting the case and the containers, the case and the containers are stacked for storage. Therefore the compact toolbox not only occupies a small volume but also can organize and stow many different sized drill bits.

Abstract: A tote for carrying electric meters includes a lid section having a hinged connection to a base section for pivotal movement between open and closed positions, and a latching system releasably securing the lid and base sections together. Each of the sections is provided with a plurality of cavities. When the lid section is closed, the cavities in the lid section confront the cavities in the base section to provide a plurality of pockets. Each pocket is adapted to receive and locate one of the meters. The sections may be separable from one another. The hinged connection permits the lid section to be raised to clear the meters prior to being pivoted open. The cavities in the two sections may be formed by panel inserts which are removable for replacement by other panel inserts adapted to accommodate larger or smaller meters.

Abstract: An actuator assembly and packaging feature for an electric toothbrush is disclosed. The actuator assembly includes a positionable member accessible along the outer surface of the toothbrush body. The actuator assembly further includes a spring member retained within the interior of the toothbrush body which urges a cam member against the underside of the positionable member. The positionable member defines an aperture extending through its midsection within which is disposed a depressible member. The depressible member has an outer end which is also accessible along the outer surface of the toothbrush body. Upon pressing the depressible member, the cam member and spring are urged against an electrical circuit provided within the body of the toothbrush which is used to selectively operate a motor and drive mechanism to move one or more sets of bristles.

Abstract: A packaging box in which, in one plate and one lid plate connected to an upper end portion of the side plate constituting the packaging box, one creasing line parallel to the upper end portion is formed for each, and two cut lines are formed so as to connect the end portions of the creasing lines. Provided is a packaging box from which a stored article can be easily taken out when a lid plate is opened, and which can endure a compressive stress imposed when a multiple number of the boxes are piled up.