Abstract: The improved pill container has an external shape simulating a fountain pen and includes the usual clip for securing the container within a pocket of a user. Construction-wise, the container includes a center section and two end sections. Each of the end sections is hollow and adapted to contain pills or medication of a certain type, and each end section has an open end which fits telescopically over a portion of the center section so that the end section is rotatably mounted. Cooperating projection and recess means are provided to yieldably retain each end section to the center section and to provide for step-by-step rotation of the end section. Indicating means are provided to visually indicate the rotated position of each end section. The center section blocks flow of pills from one end section to the other.

Abstract: A preferably plastic film flower sleeve has side edge heat sealed front and back panels tapering inwardly in downward extension providing upper and lower open ends. Each panel has a centralized nonperforated area which increases progressively in transverse width during its downward progression bordered by transversely opposite perforated groups decreasing correspondingly in transverse width during downward progression, the perforated groups also being defined by nonperforated upper and lower end portions. A flower sleeve may be rearwardly rack suspended and forwardly hand suspended during insertion of a flower bunch downwardly therein, the flower bunch stems being maintained forwardly aligned with the progressively increasing nonperforated areas to avoid snagging and the stems ultimately projecting from the sleeve lower end while the increased size flowers of the bunch automatically transversely expand the sleeve perforated groups.

Abstract: A packaging and display carton is constructed of first and second sheets of durable, flexible transparent material of a generally rectangular configuration having a double wall cavity packaging chamber formed in one of the sheets with vertically extending wall and a closure cap with a display window formed in the other sheet wherein the outer walls of the packaging chamber and the inner walls of the display cavity have an interference fit for frictionally engaging and sealing the chamber and retaining the part in the closed position by friction and vacuum. An intermediate labeling and display card or sheet is disposed between the two sheets and includes an opening for receiving the walls of the packaging chamber therethrough. Vacuum locking devices in the form of snug fitting protrusions and sockets for holding the sheets together are disclosed.

Abstract: A safety matchbook including a matchbook having a front and a back, a carrier between the front and back, matches extending from the carrier, and a striking surface on which the matches can be struck, the matchbook being arranged for exposure of less than all the matches for selecting one of the matches, and for enclosing the matches while a match is being struck on the striking surface.

Abstract: A hanger support arrangement for a garment box which includes a positioning pad having cut therefrom a pair of elements which are folded together to form a hanger supporting strut.

Abstract: An improved heavy duty, octagonally shaped bulk container is disclosed which is preferably used with a pallet. The container comprises a tubular body portion with a plurality of outer side walls having upper and lower flaps foldably attached to the ends thereof. The end flaps are selectively folded inwardly and locked into either a rectangular or octagonally shaped end closure. The end closures are prepared from flat sheets that are cut and scored for either the rectangular end or octagonal end closure configurations. The container further includes an inner liner member that is cut and scored to correspond to the octagonal shape of the container and a pair of upper and lower end reinforcing panels.

Abstract: A direct dispensing surgical suture label comprising a strand back panel, a strand cover and a strand cover side flap. The needled or non-needled ends of the surgical suture are held in a needle pocket. The needle pocket consists of a needle panel which is adjacent to the top portion of the strand panel and connected to it by a diagonal score line. The needle pocket also consists of needle panel side flaps each consisting of an upper rounded portion and a lower triangular portion. The upper portions are connected to the needle panel and the lower portions are connected to the strand panel by score lines. The needle pocket is protected by a needle cover consisting of an upper and a lower portion which folds over the strand cover and under the needle pocket respectively.

Abstract: A protective package for a stacked array such as nestable potato chips or similar articles where it is desired to provide protection for the objects by spacing them away from the sides of the carton, which includes a rectangular tube-like carton lined with shrinkable plastic film which surrounds the array and is shrunk to suspend the array away from the sides of the carton, the film being attached to diagonally opposite corners of the carton.

Abstract: A video disc package comprises a pair of juxtaposed panels defining a cavity for enclosing a video disc and an edge opening in communication with the cavity for permitting insertion and removal of a video disc into and from the cavity. The panels have portions forming a constricted passage between the cavity and the opening. The constricted passage forming portions of the panels are covered with material effecting a cleaning of a video disc each time it is inserted into the package or removed therefrom.

Abstract: An organic plastic matchbook cover having continuous front, back and side walls, and that is closed at its bottom and generally open at its top. The walls and bottom define a generally wedge-shaped interior cavity having the size and shape necessary to receive a conventional paper matchbook therewithin. An opening is provided in the front wall of the cover in position to overlie the striking surface of the matchbook, and a second opening is provided in the back wall to permit a thumb or finger to engage the back of the matchbook. A holding tab projects from the top of the back wall partially across the top of the cover towards the front wall in position to overlie and engage the top of a matchbook positioned in the cavity, and a locking tab projects inwardly from each of the side walls.

Abstract: The disclosure is of a safety match container which gives an adult ready access to the contained matches but which is not easily opened by an infant. The preferred embodiment is a container fabricated from a tear-resistant, polymeric resin material and including a lock structure which permits the container to be opened only when the container itself is held and manipulated in a specific manner recognized by an adult but not generally by an infant.

Abstract: A combination shipping and display container comprising an enclosure member and an article carrying tray fitting within said enclosure member for shipping. The enclosure member has a tubular body with projections at its ends defining end panels and retaining tabs. The enclosure member is transversely cut at two side panels and a face panel and creased at a bottom panel to facilitate folding to define an inclined tubular tray receiving easel part and a tubular strut. The tabs are interconnected to maintain the folded position.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a chain of imbricated bags connected together and supported by carriers secured to opposite sides of the bags.

Abstract: A record album having a circular or disc-shaped plastic cover is disclosed herein. The cover is fabricated from a pair of disc-shaped plastic sheets which are sealed along about one-half of the peripheral edge so as to define a pocket for receiving the record. Indicia may be applied to the cover so as to provide the cover with a record-appearing surface.

Abstract: A package for shipping and dispensing articles, said packages having one substantially rectangular sleeve slidably disposed within another rectangular sleeve. The inner sleeve is structured to surround and hold a plurality of elongated articles, such as containers, which containers each have a tab at one end thereof with an opening therethrough for reception of an elongated element. With the outer sleeve removed from the inner sleeve, an end flap on the inner sleeve is bent away therefrom so that the elongated element can be inserted through the aligned openings in the tabs. One wall of the inner sleeve has a tear strip therein which can be removed so as to sever the inner sleeve, whereby the inner sleeve can be removed laterally away from the containers.

Abstract: A packaged T-shirt assembly is disclosed. A T-shirt with a design disposed on its front portion is placed against a glass top panel of a rectangular positioning box which has a fluorescent light therein. The rays of fluorescent light shine through the top panel and through the front and back portions of the shirt to isolate the design. The shirt is then moved so that the design is centered within the outer periphery of the top panel. A flat stiffener, such as a record album assembly or piece of packaging cardboard, is then placed over the back portion of the shirt. The side sections of the shirt are then folded around the edges of the stiffener and, thereafter, the bottom and top sections of the shirt are folded over or atop the side sections. Tape strips are used to secure the side sections to the back surface of the stiffener and the top and bottom sections together. A wrapper of transparent material is then disposed around the assembly to enclose the shirt and stiffener.

Abstract: A case is disclosed for a tool that includes an elongated shaft and a fitting attached to and extending perpendicularly from the shaft at a location spaced from a free shaft end. The case comprises a body which is formed with a tool shaft accepting recess, a first socket extending axially from the recess for receiving the free end of the shaft and a second socket extending perpendicularly to the recess for receiving the tool fitting. Axial movement of the tool is prevented when the free end of the shaft and the fitting are respectively received in the first and second sockets. Moreover, the tool can only be removed from the case by first disengaging the fitting from the second socket and then disengaging the free end of the shaft from the first socket.

Abstract: A container comprising a box including integral opposed bottom and top walls, opposed side walls, and flaps forming opposed end walls. The box has a tapered opening formed by the top wall, the side walls and one of the end walls. A cover is received in the opening and the cover includes a lid wall, two legs integral with the lid wall, and an end wall integral with the lid wall. The legs rest on the bottom wall inside the box. The lid wall has a portion extending under the top wall of the box and the legs are high enough and long enough to bias a portion of the lid wall which extends under the top wall of said box against the latter.

Abstract: An internal support member for a shrink wrapped package of identical articles arranged in a layer or layers on a base comprises a single generally rectangular sheet of relatively rigid material formed with at least two preferably six parallel folds that extend vertically when the sheet is stood on edge on the base. The folds define compressive load-bearing side portions which are disposed longitudinally and laterally between the articles in the layer to provide a stable non-tilting support for a similar package stacked thereon.

Abstract: A display device for holding and displaying elongated tubular objects such as fluid conveying hose. The device is composed of a material such as paperboard and includes a vertical section which may be hung in display fashion, and spaced horizontal portions having circular openings through which the hose is inserted. The weight of the hose pulls the horizontal portions downward at a slight angle to lock the hose in place within the openings.