Abstract: Guard device for storing a disk package comprising a jacket containing a flexible magnetic disk, said device being substantially rigid and having a front or cover surface, a back surface, sides and a bottom, said cover surface being preferably shorter in length than the back surface to permit a label on the jacket to be observed as well as to permit writing on the label and the sides preferably extending above the cover to protect the side edges of the disk package. The device also preferably includes ribs to protect a pocket for the disk package as well as restraining ribs located at the bottom of the pocket.

Abstract: A sliding cover safety package including a container having a cover mounted thereon for slidable movement between open and closed positions with respect to the container. The container and cover are provided with locking lugs having a locked position when the cover is closed in which the cover is locked against movement from its closed position with respect to the container, and an unlocked position when the cover is closed in which the cover can slide with respect to the container to its open position. The locking lugs are movable between the locked and unlocked positions by axial movement of the cover with respect to the container. Resilient biasing members is engaged between the container and cover to bias the locking lugs to the locked position such that the cover can slide from its closed position with respect to the container only after axial movement of the cover with respect to the container against the biasing members.

Abstract: A package for endless belts to avoid kinking and cracking of the belts including a first core having an axial slot to receive axially within said core one end of a nest of belts. The belts are wound around said first core and a second core is disposed in the opposite end of the belts. A third core inserted in the nest of belts and disposed in the loop within the first core will further restrict kinking of the belts.

Abstract: A belt-forming package, intended for use in packaging radiographic dental films is presented. The package is characterized in that the film materials are separately packed in such a way that taking one film packet out of the belt is facilitated by the provision of zones of less mechanical strength at the circumference of each separate packet. Opening of the separate packets puts no problems as a lip-like portion having an asymmetric wave-type form is overlappingly sealed to another portion so that the rupturing of the seal between both portions, causing the opening of the concerning separate packet is facilitated.

Abstract: A sterile container for enclosing contaminated or non-sterile material or article therein wherein the sterile container comprises walls defining a first or outer container which has a closed end and a cuff adjacent an open end of the outer container and in overlying relation with the walls of the first container and walls defining a second or inner container having a closed end releasably supported within said second or inner container having walls extending outwardly of the openend of the outer container with a portion overlying a portion of said cuff to prevent contact of non-sterile material therewith. Enclosing non-sterile material or article in the sterile container includes holding the first or outer container by a sterile person while moving the non-sterile material or article into the second or inner container through the open end thereof by a second person.

Abstract: Flat glass sheets having a rectangular shape are stacked on a piece of corrigated fiberboard cut and scored to form a closed shipping container when folded. A corner pad that (1) absorbs shock; (2) is compressible; and (3) is resilient is provided at each corner of the stack. The height of the corner pads is greater than inside depth of the container when folded so that the corner pads are compressed between the top and bottom surfaces of the container.

Abstract: A match package is provided which is meant to be child-proof. It has the appearance of an ordinary package of matches, and is preferably even printed on its outer surface to simulate a striking surface. However, the actual striking surface is concealed behind the simulated striking surface, so that unless the person lighting the match is aware of its location, the match will not light.

Abstract: An improved package for sutures in which an inner suture retainer is intimately connected to the sealed outer envelope so that when the outer envelope is opened, the suture end in the inner retainer is exposed for immediate pick-up.

Abstract: A display container with a bubble portion mounted on a base portion and adapted for easy access to products contained therein without destruction of the container. The base portion includes a flap and tab connected in seriatim at one extremity thereof, this construction being folded back beneath the remaining portion of the base and allowing the tab to protrude through the base in a position to support the bubble portion.

Abstract: A package for sterilizing implements at a remote time and location is provided which package is formed of at least two compartments separated by a thin semi-permeable wall. The first compartment is provided to receive an implement to be sterilized therein with the second sealed compartment being provided with a substrate having a thermally-activated or releasable sterilizing gas bonded thereto. Upon release, the sterilizing gas permeates the thin semi-permeable wall to effect sterilization of the implement.

Abstract: A sealing ring for computer tape reels and the like wherein the sealing ring comprises a molded unitary strip of homogeneous plastics material adapted to be formed into a loop to sealingly encircle the reel. The strip has a live transverse hinge adjacent one strip end defining a latch portion between the hinge and that end, and a transverse seating surface is provided on the radially inner side of the strip adjacent the hinge. In use, the strip is wrapped around the reel, the transverse end surface of the other end of the strip, remote from the latch portion, is abutted against the transverse seating surface to dispose the latch portion in overlapping relation to the other strip end, and the latch portion is pivoted inwardly about the hinge axes to latchingly interengage latching elements defined on the radially inner surface of the latch portion and on the overlapped portion of the other strip end.

Abstract: A packing brace is disclosed which is formed of resilient material and is structured as an integral band formed by a first section having a substantially U-shaped cross section and including an outer and inner bracing surface, a second section having a substantially U-shaped cross section and also including an outer and inner bracing surface, a pair of integrally formed hinge members pivotally joined to and interconnecting the first and second hinged sections between opposed legs of the U-shaped sections, each of the hinge members further including a centrally disposed hinge joint, and the first and second sections and the hinge members being integrally formed as a unitary construction.

Abstract: A composite package for shipping and storing a stack of individual sheets of glass or the like, and particularly, curved automotive glass articles. The package includes a reusable rack having resilient brace members which can be adjusted both vertically and horizontally so as to accommodate articles of various sizes supported upon edge. The resilient braces and the support members of the rack are provided with multi-planar surfaces for engaging the articles whereby the rack will accommodate a variety of articles of different curvatures, dimensions, and outlines. A novel unitized tie-down apparatus comprising pressure members, pads, and adjustable straps detachably connected to the rack frame apply uniform pressure to and securely hold a stack of curved sheet articles against the resilient braces and support members of the rack.

Abstract: A removable stiffener for slip-in spectacle cases is formed by bending a sheet of resilient metal into a U-shaped structure approximating the cross-section of the spectacle case and lined on its internal concave surface with a soft, non-abrasive material. The stiffener is manually compressed prior to insertion into the spectacle case and is retained therein by the friction developed between its external surface and the inner walls of the case, due to its restrained expansion. The insert stiffens the case and prevents damage to the eyeglasses carried therein.

Abstract: A novel dual purpose golf club head cover that not only serves to protect a club head from rusting, and becoming scratched or chipped, but also provides an ample skirt of absorptive material that the golfer can use for wiping his ball, club or hands. This invention finds particular application in connection with putters, for when on the green and his ball is in need of cleaning, the golfer can clean his ball as well as his putter without soiling his clothing, despite the fact that he is separated from the golf cart and the towel customarily found thereon.

Abstract: An improved jewelry box which incorporates a light to direct light rays at the jewelry contained therewith when the jewelry box cover is opened up; the device consisting of a miniaturized lamp bulb on the inner side of the cover in electric circuit with a pair of small dry cell batteries contained under the jewelry pad or pillow that is located in the case, and an electric switch located adjacent the hinge about which the cover pivots; the switch automatically closing the circuit when the cover is opened up.

Abstract: In a cartridge comprised of a base member including a hub for receiving a wound web and a shell cover to generally enclose the winding surface of the hub, the shell cover has been modified to prevent unintentional disengagement of the shell from the base. The base member and shell each carry a portion of a locking mechanism which enables them to be releasably locked together in a hub enclosing relationship. The locking mechanism normally requires a separate tool to disengage it when separation of the base and shell is desired. This invention concerns modification of the cartridge and shell which prevents unintentional disengagement of the base and shell due to kinetic shocks, such as dropping on a hard surface.

Abstract: A container for packaging fragile items. The container provides an inner carton suspended within an outer carton. The suspension is achieved by means of integral end flaps on the inner carton which interlock the end flaps of the outer carton.

Abstract: There is disclosed a package comprising a rack and a surrounding cover therefor. The rack has a top surface which slopes downwardly from front to rear. This top surface has a plurality of recesses or wells into which small receptacles may be inserted and thereby supported in the rack. The said receptacles are sufficiently large so that they visibly protrude from the rack. As a result of this protrusion of the receptacles the cover has a hood-like configuration to make allowance therefor. The rack also has a rearwardly positioned slot means to receive and support a diagnostic plate and a forwardly positioned trough to hold a tube member.

Abstract: A light bulb container is made of a plastic foam material and includes a lower open topped receptacle portion with a downwardly opening top member pivotally connected to the receptacle portion along one edge thereof. The receptacle portion has a raised partition therein defining areas in which light bulbs can be received. The partition has a horizontal cross section defined by two continuous arcuate sections having their centers on opposite sides of the partition so that the partition continuously engages each light bulb in the container to prevent damage to the bulbs either from external or internal sources.