Abstract: A sharps disposal unit for use by paramedics and the like in the field that includes a container made of puncture resistant plastic or cloth and having an accordian like pleated side wall that stacks when compressed giving the container a very low profile before the container is stretched out for use. The container optionally slides into a holder that mounts to the side of a paramedic tool box for convient storage and location.

Abstract: A paperboard box for shipping of compact discs, cassettes and similar items that may be formed from a single piece of paperboard and rapidly assembled without the use of tools is described. The box comprises first and second panels, first including a rectangular bottom second section of a first predetermined height and a first predetermined width. First and second rectangular end sections are foldably joined to the upper and lower ends of the bottom panel. Upper and lower closing sections are foldably joined to the distal edges of the first and second end sections. A bendable tab element extends from the distal edge of the upper closing section and a tab element receiving slit is included in the lower closing section. The second panel includes a rectangular back section having a second predetermined height equal to the first predetermined width and a second predetermined width equal to the first predetermined height.

Abstract: A tray for storing a container housing a film cartridge used in the Advanced Photo System is disclosed. The container has a rectangular, flat card member with a box-like blister member attached thereto for holding the film cartridge. The tray has a pair of retention members configured as a pair of parallel guide slots for sliding engagement with the container edges. A barrier at one end of the tray limits sliding movement of such container with respect to the tray. A new storage chest for holding multiple containers and a new method for making a tray are also disclosed.

Abstract: An assembly of packaged reams of paper sheets for point of purchase or distribution display has a plurality of stacked layers of the packaged reams in contacting relationship; an adhesive film between at least some contacting upper and lower packaged reams adheres the packaged reams together; the adhesive has a high strength component in a first lateral direction of the film effective to hinder relative horizontal movement of the contacting upper and lower packaged reams having the adhesive film therebetween, and a weak strength component in a second direction perpendicular to the lateral direction such that the contacting upper and lower packaged reams are readily separated by a displacing force in the second direction; a flexible protective sheet is wrapped about the stacked layers; the assembly optionally includes a tubular sleeve applied over the stacked layers at the point of purchase or distribution, after removal of the protective sheet, a removable panel in the tubular sleeve exposes the packaged ream

Abstract: A reclosable dispenser is provided which includes an outer case having a cap hingedly attached to a rear wall of the case. A tray is fitted within and slidably removable from a pocket of the case. The tray can contain a plurality of swabs. An open face of the tray is juxtaposed against a front wall of the outer case. The reclosable dispenser can serve as a travel case carrying relatively small amounts of the swabs, laid within the tray, but protected by a relatively thick walled outer case.

Abstract: An improved storage bag with moisture emitting pad is disclosed. The bag has a first outer panel, a second outer panel, and an inner panel constructed from plastic film, the panels all being connected together to form a storage bag with a first compartment and a second compartment. Located in the first compartment is a hydrated absorbent pad for emitting moisture vapor that is transmitted through the inner layer into the second compartment. The second compartment is for storing products requiring humidity conditioning. Either or both of the bag compartments could have an opening which could be equipped with a reclosable fastener.

Abstract: A field-durable pocket-sized glove package for single-use application containing sanitary latex gloves having the capability of being dispensed one package at a time for convenient use by law enforcement personnel during field operations. The filed-durable material of the glove package has the capability of withstanding exposure to the elements, such as heat, cold, and abrasion, as well as of enduring rough treatment by law enforcement officers in the field without, before being opened, compromising the sanitary condition of the gloves inside. Further, the glove package is of convenient size for easy storage and transportation by law enforcement officers during field operations. The convenient size of the glove package may be effected by folding over the gloves at least once inside the package so that the package is pocket-sized, suitable for carrying in pockets and pouches by law enforcement personnel.

Abstract: A glove-like protective cover capable of encasing a notebook computer, thereby allowing it to be used in a hostile operating environment, such as outdoors or at a manufacturing site, without risk of debris and moisture reaching the computer and detrimentally affecting its performance. The protective cover includes a top pocket capable of having the screen section of the notebook computer inserted therein, and a bottom pocket capable of having the keyboard section of the computer inserted therein. In this way, the notebook computer can be placed in its open, operating position while encased in the protective cover. The portions of the cover overlying the screen and keyboard sections of the computer are transparent. Thus, an operator is able to see the screen and keyboard of the notebook computer through the protective cover. Further, the portion of the cover overlying the keyboard of the computer is flexible so as to allow the keyboard to be operated through the cover.

Abstract: A sterile, compact wrapping is provided to present components in order of use in a medical procedure, particularly a urethral catheterization procedure. Pockets are arranged in a line along a longitudinally extending midsection of the wrapping. Longitudinally extending flaps are provided along the edges of the midsection. Components are placed in the pockets in order of use, and the wrapping is rolled up, beginning with the pocket containing the last used component. The flaps are folded over the rolled up midsection. The rolled and folded wrapping, which maintains the components in a sterile condition until use, may be placed in a further package for shipping. In use, the flaps are unfolded and the wrapping is unrolled sufficiently to expose the first needed component. As the procedure continues, the wrapping is unrolled sufficiently to expose the next needed component, until all components have been used. The used components may be replaced in the pockets and the wrapping rerolled and refolded for disposal.

Abstract: A new towel with protective cover assembly for keeping a towel dry and protected from the weather. The inventive device includes a protective sheath member having an inner surface defining a hollow interior with an opening into the hollow interior at its open end. A towel is disposed within the hollow interior. An attachment member is coupled to the towel and the closed end of the protective sheath member and is designed for attachment to an object such as a golf bag or a piece of luggage. A stiffening member having a central opening is disposed within an annular pocket formed at the open end of the protective sheath member for helping slide the open end over the towel to either cover it or expose it.

Abstract: A blade-holding case for a hack sawing machine comprises a support (13) provided with housings (17) each intended for receiving one end of a blade (18) for supporting it in the case. Each housing (17) has an opening (19) for enabling introduction thereinto of one end of a blade inclined in a first direction (20) towards the fore portion of the housing and enabling rotation of the blade to a supporting position in a second direction (21) angularly spaced apart from the first one towards the rear portion of the housing, so as to insert the blade between lateral-fitting means (22) of the blade when the latter is in the supporting position. The blades can be advantageously inserted in the housings by their toothed fore end.

Abstract: A multiuse carton is provided for carrying, dispensing and displaying items contained therein. The carton is formed by first and second base panels separated from each other by side walls and end walls to form an interior space in which the items are arranged in a row. The first panel includes a removable tear away element extending transversely of the carton and located at least close to one end wall for, when removed, creating an opening in the carton whereby, with the carton supported on this one end wall, the items can be dispensed one by one through the opening. The carton further includes a hinged tear away portion panel for, with the carton supported on the second base panel and the hinged tear away portion pulled back from the one end wall, exposing the packages in the carton for display. The hinged tear away portion includes an integral erectable header portion defined by a through cut line.

Abstract: A decorative and functional plunger caddy device for storing a toilet plunger in the bathroom. The caddy device is transported by opening the door of the caddy device, inserting a toilet plunger into the caddy device and securing the door of the device so that the user may lift and carry the caddy device by holding the exposed handle of the toilet plunger.

Abstract: An appliance for concealing a handgun includes a substantially planar frame of resilient plastic or other material, having dimensions to fit closely inside a cover of a small zippered case such as a notebook case. Integral tabs projecting from either end of the frame engage a pocket inside the cover of the case to hold the frame in place. A holster tab is integral with the body of the frame; the holster tab is shaped and sized to receive a handgun holster spring clip and to hold the holster securely in place. A clip holder tab similarly receives an ammunition clip holder, and is positioned so the clip holder is held adjacent the holster. A handgun is placed in the holster and the case is closed, so the weapon is concealed within the inconspicuous case. Security is improved by a small orifice in the frame near the case's zipper tab; the orifice receives a padlock shackle to lock the case's zipper closed.

Abstract: An article container is composed of a frame and a main body suspended in the frame. The frame is formed of a plurality of support rods coupled by the connectors. The support rods are provided with support straps for supporting and suspending the main body such that an interstice is formed between the frame and the main body. The main body is provided with a receiving space and a cushioned layer surrounding the receiving space which is intended to accommodate the article. The cushioned layer is formed of a plurality of foam bodies and air sacs. The foam bodies are capable of absorbing shock, whereas the inflated air sacs serve to locate the article in the receiving space. The article kept in the receiving space of the main body is thus well protected when the article container is impacted on by an external force.

Abstract: A lap tray having an elongated body portion to be supported across the upper legs of a seated person providing recessed areas for food and beverage containers and having downwardly extending vertical projections at the ends of the body portion to engage the outer thighs to retain the tray positioned.

Abstract: A container for holding and displaying elongated objects in an upright, vertical position. The container includes a double side wall assembly formed by folding a folding panel against a side wall and adhering it to the bottom of the container. Because the folding panel is of slightly greater length than the side wall, when the container is erected, the folding panel buckles inward to engage the contained objects and hold them in an upright position. The folding panel may form cavities for receiving and engaging the contained objects. The invention also provides a planar blank for making such a container, as well as a substantially flat, glued blank for use with automatic packaging equipment. The container of this invention is machine formable, thereby facilitating efficient forming and loading of the container by the packager, manufacturer or distributor of the merchandise to be displayed.

Abstract: In a cassette accommodation case (1) having such a structure for laterally inserting a cassette in a sliding fashion for its accommodation from an inserting mouth portion (2) provided on its one side, a cassette can smoothly be inserted at a time without ascertaining the face direction of the case. To this end, concave grooves (3a) and (3b) are symmetrically provided on both the left and the right sides of a cassette inserting direction for escaping swelled portions of the cassette.

Abstract: In a cartridge storage structure for a magnetic tape, a storage case main body includes a bottom member and side wall members which are projected on the bottom member, the bottom member and side wall members forming a case storage space. A closure member includes a top member which covers a top of the storage case main body and closure side members which are projected on the top member and overlapped by the side wall members. A joining device has a hinge for joining the closure member and the storage case main body which are opened and closed freely. A magnetic tape cartridge is stored in the case storage space and includes a cartridge case having a cartridge case bottom and an opening formed on the cartridge case bottom, and a tape reel arranged rotatably inside the cartridge case via the opening, the tape reel having a driving toothed engagement portion which is formed on a bottom of the tape reel.

Abstract: A combination of a support for a disc-shaped recording medium and a holder for the support. The support is a box-shaped cartridge having two parallel rigid main walls. The main walls have facing inner surfaces which bound a space for receiving the recording medium. At least one of the main walls has a window to provide optical access to the recording medium. The holder includes a wall portion for covering the window in a holding position of the cartridge on the holder.