Abstract: An organizer to receive bank statements and bank checks is disclosed. A bottom is provided and includes a plurality of pockets adapted to receive bank checks. A top portion includes a pocket to receive bank statements. The top portion fits over the bottom portion in a closed position. The pockets have a removable cover to retain the checks and allow the user to view the checks.

Abstract: A carrier tape system for receiving, retaining and quickly releasing small components, such as singulated bare die or integrated circuit (IC) chips for automated assembly processing. The carrier tape system is comprised of a longitudinally elongated flexible carrier tape frame with a plurality of spaced apart aperture cavities and a pair of pressure sensitive adhesive tape rails affixed to one surface of the carrier tape frame with the adhesive surfaces facing into the aperture cavities of the carrier tape frame. Each PSA tape rail has a longitudinal linear side edge and a configured side edge, where the linear side edge is affixed to the surface of the of the carrier tape frame and the configured side edge extends into and overlaps the aperture cavities for adhesioning the back side of the small components. With the configured side edges of PSA tape rails, a range or adhesion levels can be achieved with the PSA tape rails in one fixed gap width location.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, a medical package is provided which includes a housing, and a catheter product. The housing defines an enclosure which is sealed against ingress of contaminants. The housing has at least a first part and a second part which is movable relative to the first part to open the enclosure. At least one of the parts has a plurality of pores through which a sterilization fluid can enter the enclosure, but which substantially prevent entry of contaminants into the enclosure. The catheter product includes a body, and a vascular access member. The vascular access member has a first end and a second, vascular entry end. The first end is secured to the body and the second end is located distant from the body. The catheter product is located entirely within the enclosure. The catheter product is secured in position to the housing. The catheter product is removed from the housing after the second part is moved relative to the first part to open the enclosure.

Abstract: An article of manufacture for storing a razor comprises a cap such as for a shaving cream container having a wall section in which are integrally molded two spaced apart arms that are pivotable about integral living hinges out of the wall section to form a yoke in which the razor is suspended. The two spaced apart arms can have separate base sections with separate living hinges or a common base section with a common living hinge. Where the cap has a cylindrical side wall and a generally flat end wall, the two spaced apart arms can extend from a living hinge in the side wall along the side wall and into the end wall so that terminal sections of the arms form an angle with the base sections. Alternatively, the arms can be formed entirely in the side wall, and if desired, have the terminal sections project toward one another to form a reentrant opening for retaining the razor.

Abstract: A storage and security case for a personal computer comprises a housing with fold over side platforms which raise and lower a support platform within the case to cover a personal computer stored within the case or expose the personal computer. The side platforms provide additional functions such as a storage tray for various materials and a mouse platform.

Abstract: A shipping container reusable as a hanging file folder container includes a base panel, first and second laterally spaced side panels extending upwardly from the base panel, and third and fourth laterally spaced side panels extending upwardly from the base panel and extending between the first and second side panels. Each of the first, second, third and fourth panel includes inside and outside surfaces and a top edge portion, and together define an interior recess of the container. A first spacer member removably engages one of the first, second, third and fourth panels. The first spacer member has a predetermined width to maintain a clearance between one of the first, second, third and fourth panels and an article being shipped in the container. The first spacer member includes a channel for engaging the top edge portion of one of the panels.

Abstract: The package or carrier for a compact disc comprises: a lower layer of flexible plastic material, a compact disc positioned on the lower layer and an upper layer sealed in two concentric circles to the lower layer, the inner circular seal surrounding a circular hole through the two layers and the outer circular seal extending in a circle around the periphery of the compact disc.

Abstract: Tamper-evident packaging for a product, e.g., a wound dressing or other sterile medical device. The packaging comprises a top sheet and a bottom sheet, the top sheet sealed to the bottom sheet about the product so as to seal the product between the top and bottom sheets, wherein the portion of the top and bottom sheets that are sealed to each other define sealing areas. The top sheet has at least one perforation in its sealing area so that when the sheets are separated from one another, the top sheet tears adjacent to the at least one perforation, indicating that the package has been at least partially opened.

Abstract: A spice-holding device includes a rectangular book-shaped container having a top, bottom, back cover, front cover, a binding end and an opening end defining an interior volume. The interior volume is partitioned into a plurality of compartments for holding predetermined quantities of preselected spices. The front cover is pivotally attached to the book-shaped container along the binding end so that the front cover is pivotable between an open position exposing the spice-holding compartments in the interior volume and a closed position covering the spices for storage and so that the spice-holding device is self-supporting when holding the spices and placed on its bottom. A method of business for distributing selected spices in a cuisine specific book shaped storage device.

Abstract: A sheet of flexible material. The sheet has a periphery in a rectangular configuration with four edges and four corners sized to conform to any of a plurality of boxes having a variety of shapes and sizes. Each sheet also has a back surface without any printing thereon and a front surface with or without decorative printing thereon. A pressure sensitive adhesive providing for removal and repositioning of the sheet is located on the back surface along the four side edges but terminates in proximity to the four corners. The adhesive forms an essentially rectangular adhesive frame having a periphery essentially co-extensive with the periphery of the sheet and a hollow interior and corners to facilitate handling. The adhesive may adhere to the front surface when wrapping a box or other item.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a composite package system that provides sufficient protection and containment of eight explosive devices that contain 33 grams each (264 grams total) of RDX explosive or the equivalent thereof, such as HMX, HNS, etc., to qualify for a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) classification of 1.4S. The composite package system of this invention comprises the combination of a prior art corrugated paper box in a wooden crate that meets DOT 4C1 requirements and that is lined with cement-fiber material.

Abstract: A blister pack wherein the material between the blisters is reinforced to confer rigidity relative to flexing deformation of the blister pack. The reinforcement may take the form of a reinforcing slab or sheet, or ribs in the blister pack material. The invention facilitates handling by users with weak or deformed hands.

Abstract: A packaging system includes a packaging container, an absorbent pad, a protective wrap, an insulator, and a shipping container. The packaging container includes a vessel and a lid which attach securely together through a plurality of locking tabs and tab receptacles to form an air tight seal. The protective wrap surrounds the medical substance during shipment and limits the movement of the medical substance within the vessel. The medical substance is stored inside the vessel on the absorbent pad, the vessel is positioned within the insulator, and the insulator is placed within the shipping container.

Abstract: A cable tie dispenser which can hold a plurality of individual cable ties and which allows removal of individual cable ties therefrom while firmly holding the remaining plurality of cable ties. The cable tie dispenser includes an area of compressible resilient material which is compressed within the case of the dispenser around at least a portion of the length the cable ties. The area of compressible resilient material thereby firmly but removably restrains the plurality of individual cable ties within the dispenser with an end of each of the cable ties extending above the edge of the area of compressible resilient material such that individual cable ties may be grasped and removed for use. As the individual cable ties are removed from the dispenser, the compressible resilient material expands to fill the void left by the removed cable ties.

Abstract: A storage case has a base half and a slide half, the slide half moveably attached to the base half. The slide half can move along in continuous contact with the base half. A lid is integrally formed with the slide half, and opens and closes an opening in the slide half for the insertion or removal of objects. When the slide half is slid along in continuous contact with the base half, protrusions on the lid move along in continuous contact with cam grooves on the base half to permit the lid to open and close. The storage case can store a memory card, and protect the card from being smudged, dirtied or damaged from impact.

Abstract: A sleeve style carton carrier for carrying cartons of the type having a gable pocket defined in each of opposing end walls. The carrier has side walls, and end walls that define a sleeve adapted to surround the carton, the end walls each being foldably attached to a latch panel. The latch panels are deformable into the carton's gable pockets when the carrier receives a carton therein. When the carrier and carton assembly is lifted, the latch panels are trapped tightly in the gable pockets under the weight of the carton and its contents.

Abstract: This invention relates to carriers that have partition panels attached to one or both ends of the carrier via an end flap. All of the outside panels of these carriers are folded about lines that are parallel to the longitudinal direction of the gluer on which the carrier is folded and glued. All of these carriers have multi-ply handles in which none of the plies are foldably attached to each other at their top edges. Nicks may be provided between the handle panels and the side and end flaps to hold the carrier in proper position during the folding and gluing operation. This invention also relates to a method of folding and gluing the carriers on a straight-line gluer.

Abstract: A packaging device (1) including a flap retention arrangement (30). The packaging device incorporating the flap retention arrangement (30) includes a panel (22) and a flap member (26). The flap member (26) is connected to the panel (22) and adapted to move between a first position and a second position with respect to the panel (22). The flap retention arrangement (30) includes a retention member (33) and a capture element (37). The retention member (33) is mounted on one of the flap member (26) or the panel (22) while the capture element (37) is located on the other one of the flap member (26) or the panel (22). Regardless of which portion of the flap retention arrangement (30) is mounted on one of the flap member (26) or the panel (22), the retention member (33) and the capture element (37) are situated so as to make contact with each other when the flap member (26) is moved to the second position. This contact retains the flap member (26) in the second position.

Abstract: A reticle SMIF pod for in situ orientation comprises a pod door. A pod cover is removably receivable on the door to define an interior space. A nest assembly has a plate resting on the pod door in the interior space and a core extending downwardly from the plate through an opening in the pod door. The plate is rotatably mounted on the pod door to selectively orient a reticle supported on the plate, in use. Alignment legs or tabs align the plate relative to the pod door in one of plural orthogonal positions.

Abstract: A brush protection device for preventing the bristles from becoming stiff and hard after each use. The brush protection device includes a first cover member having a main wall, a front end, and a back end; and also includes a second cover member having a main wall, a front end, and a back end which is pivotally attached to the back end of the first cover member; and further includes a hinge assembly including first bracket members being securely attached at the back end of the first cover member and also including second bracket members being securely attached at the back end of the second cover member; and also includes a latching assembly for latching the first and second cover members together.