Abstract: A vacuum bag includes a tubular, flat main body and one or more embossed interposition sheets. The main body has upper and lower portions. The embossed interposition sheets are bonded at both side ends of the main body while being interposed between the upper and lower portions. The one side end of each embossed interposition sheet is bonded region of the upper and lower portions when each embossed interposition sheet is interposed between the upper and lower portions. The embossed interposition sheet may be approximately half or less of the width of the main body.

Abstract: A method of packing a batch of image-receiving material, more particularly paper or transparent plastic, in a container suitable for storing and transporting the batch, a number of stacked, substantially identical sheets of the image-receiving material, each sheet having a number of edges with the corresponding edges of the different sheets substantially coinciding with one another, wherein the batch is bent over a first bend and over a substantially identical second bend opposed to the first bend in such a manner that the batch assumes a substantially S-shaped configuration, and placing the batch in a container which encloses the bent batch so that the S-shaped configuration remains substantially in position for as long as the batch is in the container.

Abstract: A palletized tray system (10) is disclosed having a pallet (11) and a top piece (70) with a plurality of modular, stackable trays (40) disposed therebetween. The top piece (70) can be mated to a tray (40) or the pallet (11) positioned below the top piece (70); the pallet (11) can be mated to a tray (40) or the top piece (70) positioned above the pallet (11); and, each tray (40) may be mated with another tray (40), the pallet (11) or the top piece (70).

Abstract: A free standing holder includes a holder back, a holder bottom and a holder front defining a holder interior. The holder includes molded support legs formed by the holder back and holder bottom and the holder bottom has an inclined flat article engagement surface for promoting forward movement of the flat articles in the holder interior.

Abstract: A composite wafer carrier according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises an operative portion formed of a first thermoplastic material and a support portion formed of a second different thermoplastic material. One of the operative portion and support portion is overmolded onto the other to form a gapless hermitic interface that securely bonds the portions together. The operative portion may be a transparent window, a portion of a latching mechanism or a wafer contact portion. Preferred embodiments of the invention include wafer carriers with said features, process carriers with said features and a process for manufacturing wafer carriers with said features.

Abstract: A packaging container is formed from preformed, rigid base and cover units of U-shaped cross-section. The case unit is configured so that its side walls fit within and are embraced by side walls of the cover unit when assembled as a container. The side walls of the base and cover units have a plurality of straight-cut slits in their side walls, creating a plurality of flaps and allowing both the base and cover units to enclose randomly shaped objects. A single unit packaging container is also disclosed.

Abstract: A self-standing saw blade package includes a first and second panel. The first panel includes at least two circular portions for receiving saw blades. The circular portions overlap one another such that the length of the at least two circular portions is less than the length of the combined diameters of the circular portions. The two circular portions are offset with respect to one another such that a portion of the saw blades in the circular portion contact one another. Securement members on the first and second panels mate with one another to hold the panels together such that the saw blades are sandwiched between the panels. At least one foot is coupled with the panels to enable the panels to stand with respect to a surface.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compartmentalized storage system for temporarily storing and subsequently mixing at least two different substances. The compartmentalized storage system comprises a first storing compartment, with an optional a tearable seal, containing a solid sorbing substrate, such as a wipe, and a first substance. The compartmentalized storage system further comprises a second storing compartment having a second substance. The first and the second compartments are attached to each other by at least one common side, which common side comprises a frangible seal connecting the first and the second compartments. By applying force to the frangible seal, the seal will break and thereby allow the second substance in the second storing compartment to be mixed with the solid sorbing substrate and the first substance in the first storing compartment.

Abstract: An optical disc holder made of molded elastomeric material designed to protect the recorded side of the optical disc and provide a convenient storage method. The holder includes a flat, circular body with a circular central region and a raised perimeter edge, and three radially aligned tabs. The central region is slightly smaller in diameter than an optical disc so that the body snap fits around an optical disc. Formed on each tab is a curved slot that engages the perimeter edge of the optical disc when the optical disc is inserted over the central region of the body. Formed on opposite surfaces of each tab is a raised lip structure and a recessed surface that are engaged with adjacent disc holders to hold stacked disc holders together.

Abstract: A low-cost totally recyclable container made of corrugated cardboard for packaging a large mass of coiled welding wire is disclosed. The improved container minimizes the costs of packaging and avoids the need of large volumes for transportation and storage of empty containers to and from the welding wire manufacturing plant and at the welding plant. The container in kit form or assembled with or without the wire coil includes a wire retaining device of simple and inexpensive design to press down on the top of the coil of wire when in the container without binding against the inner walls of the container while preventing the wire which is arranged in a multitude of layers of wire loops from tangling during transportation, storage, and unwinding while providing effective means for smooth and uninterrupted payout of welding wire to automatic welding machines.

Abstract: A container for storing and dispensing frozen allograft tissue packages comprising: a plurality of allograft tissue packages, a container housing for holding the plurality of frozen allograft tissue packages in a separated stacked array. The allograft tissue packages are of generally planar rectangular configuration with a waterproof coating to prevent the accumulation of moisture thereon with attenuate freezing of same and are provided with a window for viewing the contents therein and a label setting forth the contents of the package on an end wall of the allograft tissue package, the contents of the allograft tissue packages and labeling being viewable when mounted in shelving of the container housing. A plurality of horizontal shelves are mounted in the container housing parallel to each other and a plurality of vertical support members engage the shelves to support said shelves and serve as spacers for said shelves and to align the allograft tissue packages in a vertical and horizontal rows.

Abstract: The present invention provides a small article case which secures a sufficient engagement strength between a plug-in body and a socket, keeps the engagement strength even if the small article case is repeatedly used, is suitable for containing the small articles, and is easy to use since the plug-in body is easily engaged with and disengaged from the socket from the outside. The small article case is composed of a socket and a plug-in body to be inserted in the socket. The socket comprises a tubular body with a bottom having front and rear wall portions and opposing side wall portions, and a pair of engagement pawl attaching openings cut in arcs from the respective side wall portions to the front and rear wall portions are provided on the bottom side thereof.

Abstract: A shock absorber designed for insertion within a container. The shock absorber presents a support surface on one side intended to contact the surface of one or more items contained within the container, and a spring side including compression elements, in contact with an interior surface of the container, intended to urge the support surface into contact with the items contained within the container. Use of the Shock absorber of the invention may eliminate the need for foam inserts or cushions, which can greatly reduce outgassing of anions or cations generally associated with foam. The container and shock absorber may be suitable for reuse and recycling.

Abstract: A wafer container comprises a housing with a door frame, defining an opening for insertion and removal of wafers, and a door for insertion into the door frame. The door includes a wafer enclosure sealing arrangement for hermetically sealing the door with the door frame of the housing. The wafer enclosure sealing arrangement includes a first groove disposed about a perimeter of the interior surface of the door and a second groove disposed adjacent to the first groove and spaced laterally from the perimeter of the door. The sealing arrangement includes a support member disposed between the first and second grooves. The sealing arrangement also includes an elastomeric seal member having a first portion that is frictionally inserted into the second groove and extends around the door and a second portion that cantilevers downward into the second groove when the door and housing are joined.

Abstract: A simultaneous stop and alignment feature of a package having an outer sleeve and a slide card slidably disposed within the outer sleeve. A stop panel disposed on an inside surface of the outer sleeve has a stop panel edge spaced a predetermined distance (L) from a first end of the outer sleeve. A raised flap edge of the slide card may travel across a sliding distance (M) defined by the relationship L>M?0. When the raised flap edge engages the stop panel edge, the sliding distance is defined by the relationship M=0, the slide card is prevented from further sliding within the outer sleeve, and at least one blister pocket receiving aperture and at least one exit aperture of the outer sleeve align with corresponding at least one aligning aperture of the slide card.

Abstract: A dual pocket or envelope for CDs or DVDs is formed of two standard letter size sheets of 8½?×11? or A-4 size paper, which are bonded together around the edges of the sheets and centrally to divide the sheet assembly into two pockets which are substantially square to hold the discs. One of the sheets is die cut to form the upper edge of the pockets, with a closure flap also being formed above each pocket. Each closure flap may be held in the closed position by mechanical interlinking with the pocket, or by exposed pressure sensitive adhesive, which is enabled and exposed by the removal of a release coated slip of paper from one of the two sheets. An index tab may be die cut from said sheets above the open edge of each pocket.

Abstract: A disposable media storage container securely retains a disc within a storage chamber when the media storage container is closed. The container is opened by removing a door formed in a major panel of the container. The disc may be removed from the container through the opening that is defined when the door is removed. The container is then thrown away. The media storage container may be fabricated from a paper-based material.

Abstract: The invention provides a package for a prepasted orthodontic bracket that includes a cover having a hollow projection thereon and a lateral flange extending from and surrounding an open end of the projection, and a base having a flat upper surface. An orthodontic bracket having a layer of light-curable paste thereon is placed with the paste layer in contact with a flat upper surface of the base. The bracket is surrounded by and spaced from the cover. Each of the cover and base are opaque to visible light and actinic radiation. The cover, or both cover and base, comprise a bilayered plastic structure including a first plastic layer containing particles of an opaque filler in an amount effective to render the first layer opaque to visible light, and a second plastic layer containing an effective amount of an actinic blocking agent.

Abstract: A composite double component packaging material, particularly suited for food products, includes a first component, having a base sheet of paper material, upon which a second component formed from a tubular sleeve of a thin film of plastic material is adhered. This packaging material is of a type approved for use with food products. The sleeve member can be longitudinally cut at any suitable position to provide one or two free foldable flaps.

Abstract: A prepackaged, therapeutic regimen includes a non-sedating first dosage unit that includes a nasal decongestant, a second dosage unit that includes an antihistamine and an attenuated dosage of nasal decongestant, indicia for distinguishing between the first and second dosage units, administration instructions that teach the coordinated use of the first and second dosage units, and a pharmaceutical dispensing container containing the first and second dosage units and incorporating the indicia and coordinating instructions.