Abstract: A disc holder having a rigid central core for projecting through the central aperture of an optical disc in order to hold the optical disc in place. The disc holder includes, in addition to the rigid central core, a base, several support arms that extend radially inwardly from the base to support the central core in spaced relation from the base, and securing means for releasably securing the rigid central core within the central aperture of the optical disc. The securing means includes locking fingers mounted on the central core. The locking fingers are biased outwardly against the edge of the central aperture of the disc when the disc is held by the disc holder. The locking fingers are moveable radially inward to fit within the central aperture of the disc, thereby allowing the disc to move over the locking fingers so that the disc can be put on or taken off the disc holder.

Abstract: A container carrier for unitizing a plurality of containers into a package having sleeve with a retainer portion formed with a plurality of container receiving openings arranged in three longitudinal rows. A plurality of containers are arranged within the sleeve and carried with two handles for supporting the package integrated with the retainer portion and positioned between each longitudinal row of containers. The handles, sleeve and retainer portion are each integrated together to form a single-piece carrier.

Abstract: A container has a wall member; a front panel; and a rear panel generally parallel to and spaced apart from the front panel. The front and rear panels are connected about their peripheries to the wall member which extends between the front and rear panels to define a volume. The rear panel, the front panel and the wall member is a unitary, blow molded member including a generally rigid shell, and a plurality of flexible membranes each of which has a periphery and a surface. The periphery of the flexible membranes is bonded to the generally rigid shell. The surfaces of the flexible membranes are separated from the generally rigid shell to form a plurality of unbonded areas between the surfaces of the flexible membranes and the generally rigid shell. Air is contained within the unbonded areas, thereby forming a plurality of air pockets between the flexible membranes and the generally rigid shell.

Abstract: The damage control leak pan designed to contain leaking water from defective plumbing. The leak pan contains the leaking water in it reservoir thereby preventing water damage. Said leak pan is utilized to prevent an array of damage created by water leaking into numerous areas, namely under bathroom and kitchen sinks. The leak pan is capable of being adjusted to fit into various sink areas by means of a perforated lip surrounding the upper edge of the reservoir. The leak pan solves many current problems associated with defective plumbing with and inexpensive and simple solution.

Abstract: The invention provides a three-dimensional card case including a cavity surrounded by two sidewalls, a rear wall and an opening on the side opposite the rear wall. The cards are inserted into slots at the opening of the cavity until they flush with an ejector tab at the rear wall. This allows a card to be individually ejected by the tab mechanism, which is linked to actuator buttons located on the exterior of the case. Each button is labeled to identify and select a specific card.

Abstract: Cigarette pack of the hinge-lid box type, comprising a box part (11) and a lid (12), there being formed, in the bottom region of the box part (11), an opening (25) which can be closed by a closure flap (24) formed as part of a blank of the hinge-lid box. The opening (25) and closure flap (24) extend around the corner in the region of a box rear wall (14) and of a base wall (17). In the region of the opening (25), a chamber (35) is formed within the hinge-lid box in order to accommodate, for example, folded printed carriers.

Abstract: A jewel case for an optical disc is provided which includes a bottom and a top interconnected by a hinge for enabling manual opening and closing of the case. A hub is formed in the bottom and includes a widened base for engaging a disc central aperture, and arcuate ribs are also formed in the bottom in a circular pattern are provided for accommodating the optical disc therebetween. The ribs have a height of a greater thickness of an optical disc for engaging the top to enable the optical disc to float between the top and the bottom of the case upon closure. The ribs have spaces therebetween for enabling fingertip access to the optical disc for removal of the optical disc from the hub. Dimples, formed in at least one of the top and the bottom outside of the arcuate ribs and positioned proximate each of the spaces between the ribs, are provided for preventing contact of the top and the bottom with the optical discs upon compression between the top and the bottom over the spaces between the ribs.

Abstract: The invention provides a child-resistant apparatus for dispensing articles which comprises a housing for retaining a blister package wherein the, housing comprises a dispensing aperture; optionally, but preferably, a blister package comprising at least one blister cell containing an article to be dispensed; and a substantially rigid backing sheet substantially co-extensive with, and substantially blocking, the dispensing aperture wherein the backing sheet comprises exposed end portions, such that pressure applied on either exposed end portion individually, or on both exposed end portions simultaneously of the backing sheet, imparts arcuate flexure thereto and dislocation thereof from the substantially co-extensive, and substantially blocking position, to a position where the dispensing aperture is unblocked permitting the article contained in the blister cell to be dispensed.

Abstract: A new portable or mountable gun case device and method for safely storing one of a variety of loaded and unloaded firearms. The gun case includes a child-resistant latching mechanism. A lockable case that protects children from senseless handgun accidents, yet allows quick access to a handgun to protect a family in an emergency. The unique case design allows mounting beside the bed, under a desk or counter, in a car, truck or RV, and in the wall (behind a picture) with optional pivoting wall bracket. The handgun case can be recessed in a wall behind a picture. Each case includes holster that adjusts to every gun size. The unique drop-down door delivers a gun the same way every time: safely pointed down. The case has unique safety and convenience features and options.

Abstract: A tool container (20, 520, 620) has a pair of clamshell housing members (22, 24, 422, 424) hingedly coupled to be moved between opened and closed positions. At least one of the members (22, 24, 422, 424) defines a cavity defined by a base (42, 44, 442, 444) and a wall (58, 60, 62, 64, 458, 460, 462, 464) extending from the base (42, 44, 442, 444), and a two-retaining insert (32, 34, 36, 37, 431, 433) is provided in the cavity. The insert (32, 34, 36, 37, 431, 433) and wall (58, 60, 62, 64, 458, 460, 462, 464) include alternating complementary dovetail tenons (74, 132, 474, 532) and recesses (76, 134, 476, 534) secure a tool-retaining insert in the cavity of the housing member (22, 24, 422, 424).

Abstract: The invention provides a packing method using pulp mold which can be easily disposed of and recycled, and which has high mechanical strength. A packing method, wherein a top pad 1, with a recess and a protrusion, and a bottom pad, with a recess and a protrusion, are positioned so as to oppose each other in order to accommodate a delicate item to be protected therebetween. A reinforcing pad, with a protrusion which is brought into contact with the bottom pad, is also used.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for shipping a plurality of preformed flower pot covers is provided. Each preformed flower pot cover including a base formed into a shape sized to receive a flower pot. The preformed flower pot cover having a closed lower end and an open upper end with an object opening extending therethrough for receiving the flower pot. The apparatus includes a container provided with a top, a bottom, and a plurality of sidewalls cooperating to define an inner packing compartment. Each of the top, bottom and sidewalls have an interior surface and an exterior surface. The apparatus includes at least a first stacking shell configured to receive the base of the preformed flower pot cover. The first stacking shell extending from the interior surface of the bottom of the container. The apparatus further includes at least a second stacking shell configured to be received in the object opening of the preformed flower pot cover.

Abstract: A shock absorbing device includes a first arm portion and a second arm portion. The first arm portion is made of resin having a shock absorbing function. The second arm portion is made of resin having a shock absorbing function, and is jointed with the first arm portion at, at least two positions. The first arm portion includes at least one deformation portion. The second arm portion includes at least one deformation portion. A fitting space is formed between the first and second arm portions as a result of the deformation portions being deformed, a to-be-shock-absorbed article being held in the fitting space.

Abstract: A system for conserving a liquid substance (L) in a flexible receptacle (1), the substance being liable to be degraded and/or contaminated on contact with ambient air. The system includes a solid insert (3) whose outer envelope substantially matches the inside shape of the receptacle (1) in which the insert is immersed at least in part. The insert has bactericidal and/or chemical, especially antioxidant, activity and provides protective treatment by making contact with substance (L) over a large interchange area.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for supporting at least one object that is to be suspended from a peg of a display unit. According to the invention, it consists in a sleeve (10) of heat-shrink plastics material having a non-shrunk top portion (10.1) which is flattened face against face and has a through hole (11) for suspending the device, and a bottom portion (10.2) which is shrunk on a top portion of the object(s) concerned so as to enable said object(s) to be suspended.

Abstract: An innovative pop-up food tray for combination meals to function as a lap or seat mounted support for the typical sandwich, drink cup and French fry container related to eating drive-in fast-food while operating an vehicle, which includes the features of a pair of automatic pop-out food tray support legs that position the tray in a passenger seat retained by the seat belt or in the drivers lap, a multiple spring cam mechanism for accommodating a wide variety of drink cup sizes, providing a fold out panel that catches spilled food particles while eating seated in a moving vehicle, a foldable condiment serving tub, a fold out cover that contains the used food containers for convenient disposal, punch out game pieces, a random number spinner wheel and a wide variety of games printed on the tray.

Abstract: A package includes first and second panels defining a compartment having an opening. One of the first and second panels has slits formed therein for receiving a computer readable media. The package also includes a flap for closing the opening of the compartment. In a method for packaging a software application, stable components including a first computer readable media having a version of the software application thereon are placed in a compartment defined by inner surfaces of first and second panels of a package. A second computer readable media having an updated version of the software application thereon is then removably mounted on an outer surface of one of the first and second panels of the package.

Abstract: A portable container to hold saw blades and accessories for a table saw has a cover and a base and an integrally formed handle at one end. The handle includes a snap latch and a push-to-release button assembly to hold the container in a closed position and that can be depressed to open the container. The assembly is positioned on the outer edge of the handle. The container also includes a raised position on the cover in which a flat wrench can be stored. Other tools are stored within the container by retaining tabs forms on the inner side of the cover. A post is extends for the inner side of the base to hold the blades and the flat wrench. The post is tubular so that the container can be removably attached to a table saw.

Abstract: An interactive packaging system is disclosed which is particularly suited for a door handleset and provides a potential purchaser with direct visual and tactile access to the product without the need of opening the packaging. Additionally, the packaging system includes a base which provides an increased footprint to stably support the packaging system in an upright position.

Abstract: A DVD Holder having a base and a lid hingedly attached thereto, said holder having an improved central disk retaining area. The central disk retaining area comprises a spring locking/releasing mechanism of unitary construction which in turn comprises horizontal disk leveling sections, vertical disk retaining members with disk retaining flanges, and a central button-like member. The central disk retaining area further includes disk support members with disk support ridges molded thereon. An outer disk retaining ring is included that has variable diameter.