Abstract: A carton for packaging articles, having an extended panel hingedly connected to one of the side panels. The extended panel is releasably adhered to the adjacent front or rear wall panel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an article of manufacture having a reflective design thereon, as well as a method for manufacture thereof. The article of manufacture, such as a tire cover, comprises a substrate having a display surface, at least one adhesive material disposed on the display surface, and a first pigmented material arranged in a first design pattern and adhered to the display surface by the adhesive material, where the first pigmented material includes a plurality of glass particles operative to reflect light received from a light source. A second pigmented material, such as a reflective or non-reflective material of a different color, may be adhered to the display surface in a second design pattern. The present invention also provides a transfer pattern, and method for forming the same, that is for use in transferring a reflective design to a display surface.

Abstract: A retainer card is disclosed which includes a pair of fold lines, a main section, and a center section. Opening(s) formed in the main section cooperate with opening(s) formed in the center section so as to form at least one receptacle for a surgical or medical device. The main section is deflectable from a relaxed configuration to a flexed configuration when a surgical or medical device is inserted into a corresponding one of the receptacle(s). The retainer card and the surgical or medical device(s) contained therein can be inserted into an outer sterilizable envelope.

Abstract: A method for producing cosmetic samplers that incorporates the genuine cosmetic through the use of bulk thin film application techniques such as extrusion or spray technology. The method comprises first applying a cosmetic slurry to a base substrate and then attaching a cover sheet by means of an adhesive on either wide-web offset or label equipment.

Abstract: A wrap-around package that exposes the products within, but provides sufficient space for marketing and advertising materials. The wrap-around package comprises at least two container-receiving structures and a central compartment for display of a washing aid or other accessory. The package is formed from a base sheet having a plurality of fold-lines that define a plurality of panels. A method for forming a wrap-around package is also disclosed.

Abstract: A controlled temperature food carrier for carrying a plurality of meal trays includes an insulated housing constructed of flexible fabric and having a closed bottom, an open top and a front wall having an opening adjacent the bottom of the housing, wherein the opening is sized to preclude simultaneous removal of all of a plurality of meal containers, thereby limiting heat transfer from within the housing. The food carrier also including a lid constructed of a flexible fabric and operably connected with the housing by a living hinge between an open position and a closed position. The carrier further includes a door constructed of flexible fabric and operably connected with the housing by a living hinge and operable between an open position and a closed position.

Abstract: An entertainment system, comprising an entertainment device, a suspension platform, and, optionally, a storage bag, is described. The suspension platform is removably secured to a seat back of a front seat in the passenger compartment of a passenger vehicle. Alternatively, the suspension platform may be removably suspended between two front seats of a passenger vehicle. In either location the suspension platform provides means for securing an entertainment device inside the passenger vehicle, for convenient use by one or more occupants of rear seats in the passenger vehicle. The suspension platform may be redisposed into a configuration suitable for protecting the entertainment device during storage or transport. A storage bag provides means for storing the entertainment device and suspension platform, and also such accessories as may be employed with these items.

Abstract: The invention provides an exemplary support pillow and methods for its use. An exemplary method is provided for supporting an object in front of a person's torso. According to the method, a support pillow is provided having a resilient cushion body with a medial region and first and second opposing cantilever arms extending from the medial region. The cantilever arms are curved about a vertical axis to define a substantially toroidal configuration for the cushion body. The cantilever arms and medial region cooperate to define a generally circular open well. The support pillow is placed around the person's torso with first and second end portions of the cantilever arms being at the back of the person's torso, and with the medial region of the support pillow being at the front of the person's torso. The cantilever arms are biased around the person's torso to hold the support pillow vertically positioned relative to the person's torso.

Abstract: A disk storage and handling magazine has a spindle mounted on a bottom cap. Disks are loaded in the magazine by passing the spindle through a hole in the center of the disks. The disks may be separated by spacers to prevent the disks from touching each other. In some embodiments, the magazine includes a tube surrounding the spindle and a removable top cap fitting over the spindle and the tube. The magazine also includes a jacking mechanism that moves up and down the spindle for automatically unloading disks from the magazine. The jacking mechanism has a jacking plate mounted on at least one plug. The at least one plug seats in a hole in the bottom cap of the magazine to form an airtight seal when the jacking mechanism is at the bottom of the spindle.

Abstract: A display case, carry case and storage stand for a plurality of elongated tools, such as screwdrivers, which comprises a pair of units which are pivotally connected together. Each unit has an exterior arcuate surface on which is to be mounted a plurality of the elongated tools in a spaced apart arrangement. The units are to be pivotable from an aligned position to a side-by-side position, and when in the side-by-side position the display case becomes a storage stand. When the display case is in the aligned position, it can function as a carry case.

Abstract: A case for holding writing utensils includes a body having an outer surface and a retaining surface. The outer surface of the body is configured for placement on a substantially horizontal surface. The retaining surface has at least one first recess configured to frictionally retain a portion of a writing utensil at a first angle with respect to the horizontal surface such that an end portion of the writing utensil obliquely extends from the retaining surface. The case may include at least one first channel and at least one second channel are defined within the inner surface along first and second gradients, respectively. The first gradient slopes upward from a front end of the first channel to a rear end of the first channel. The second gradient slopes downward from a front end of the second channel to a rear end of the second channel. The first and second channels are each configured to retain a portion of a writing utensil.

Abstract: A cable tie dispenser for holding a supply of individual cable ties and which allows removal of individual cable ties therefrom while firmly, yet removably, holding the remaining supply of cable ties. The cable tie dispenser includes members of compressible resilient material disposed within the dispenser case which compresses around at least a portion of the length of the cable ties sandwiched therebetween to maintain a firm and substantially uniform pressure on the cable ties. The compressible resilient material expands to fill the void left by any removed cable ties thereby ensuring that even the last cable tie remaining within the dispenser is firmly restrained and will not fall out of the dispenser until it is purposefully removed.

Abstract: A paint and paintbrush carrier comprising a container having a hollow interior for the storage therein of wet paint, a hollow handle communicating with the hollow interior for pouring wet paint therethrough, a first opening for accessing the wet paint, and a second opening sized and shaped for the removable attachment of a paintbrush therein, the first opening and the second opening both communicating with the hollow interior, the first and second opening further communicating with one another.

Abstract: This invention relates to a sleeve for holding one or more digital video discs with a first dimension in a first pocket and the accompanying graphics having a second dimension in a second opposing pocket. The digital video disc is supported in the first pocket by one or more stop seals which elevate the digital video disc to a more accessible position for removal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for storing and transporting flat, substantially two-dimensional objects (10). Said device comprises a frame or the like, in which pouches (1) with substantially U-shaped cross sections are suspended and into each of which a corresponding object (10) can be inserted. The aim of the invention is to provide a device with the above-mentioned features which substantially prevents the objects accommodated in the U-shaped pouches from tilting or slipping out of said pouches. To this end, the pouches are provided with devices (5, 20) which prevent the objects (10) from tilting or being displaced in the pouches to the front or the rear without impeding the loading or unloading of the pouches (1) by restricting the free cross section of loading.

Abstract: A child-resistant yet senior-friendly packaging for tablets, capsules or similar pharmaceutical products. The packaging is a blister pack (122) with at least one cup (134) that receives tablets (130) in an external package (120), arranged between a base part (124) and a cover part (128), and that is closed by a cover film (136) that can be pressed through. An intermediate part (126) is covered by a cover part (18). A first adhesive (30) is arranged between the base part (14) or the blister pack (122) and the base part (124). The intermeiae part (126) includes a first opening tongue (142) that is preferably linked with the intermediate part (126) via a first perforated line (144) so that it can be detached, and, within said first opening tongue (142), a second opening tongue (146) that is preferably linked with the first opening tongue (142) via a second perforated line (148) so that it can be detached.

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: An optical disc case structure comprises bottom and top covers. A holding member for holding the optical disc is further placed within the case. The holding member is defined from at least an arcuate positioning tongue and an arcuate holding tongue. The arcuate positioning tongue has an inner surface thereof upwardly extending in inclined and taper manners while an outer surface thereof upwardly bends into a rounded profile. The arcuate holding tongue is connected to the bottom board via a connection in which a U-shaped clearance is defined by cutting through the bottom board so that a bottom face of the arcuate holding tongue is inclined. The arcuate holding tongue is integrally inclined outwardly meanwhile projecting toward the received disc. Thereby, the arcuate holding tongue can resiliently deviate to hold the optical disc.

Abstract: A DVD equipment holder comprising, in combination a backer layer having opposite sides; first overlapping DVD reception pockets located at one of the sides, and attached to a layer, whereby the pockets have accessible DVD entrances; and a first transparent plastic layer or layers located at one side of the backer layer and attached to the backer layer to form a first auxiliary pocket or pockets having an entrance or entrances, whereby a graphics sheet or sheets associated with one or more DVD's is or are receivable in an auxiliary pocket or pockets, and viewable through the first plastic layer or layers.

Abstract: A storage case for a magnetic tape cassette comprises a storing portion 12 for storing the magnetic tape cassette, a lid portion 16 having an outer wall 28 surrounding the storing portion, and a hinge portion 14 for connecting the storing portion and the lid portion to be opened and closed, all of which are formed of synthetic resin. At least a pair of pressing ribs 32 are provided inside an outer wall 28 of the lid portion 16 to contact a peripheral edge of a surface of the magnetic tape cassette 10 when the magnetic tape cassette is stored, thereby holding the magnetic tape cassette between the pressing ribs 32 and the storing portion 12. By means of the pressing ribs 32, a gap D for containing the information sheets is defined between the lid portion 16 and the magnetic tape cassette 10.