Abstract: A water color painting kit apparatus includes a color stand having a plurality of recesses with water color blocks secured in each recess. The blocks project upwardly from the outer surfaces in coplanar orientation. Three paint brushes are included, each having a stiff blade covered with a thin water absorbing sponge, including a lower rounded painting edge. One brush has a length to cover three immediately adjacent blocks, another brush covers two blocks and a third brush covers one block. A water tray has a water chamber with a water absorbing foam pad in the chamber. The top portion of the pad is above the water line in the chamber. The pad absorbs the water and creates a top-wall of predetermined moisture content. The blade engages the pad to moisturize the cover for controlled take up of the water color from the color block(s) for painting of an article.

Abstract: Plastic encapsulated ICs (28) are susceptible to moisture due to the permeability of molding compounds. ICs (28) may be baked until dry before being shipped to the customer to reduce the risk of cracking. To retain this dry condition, ICs (28) are packaged and shipped in dry-packs. Compartmentalized humidity sensing indicators (14, 16 and 18) are provided for tape and reel IC shipping medium (20) to monitor moisture levels. The indicators (14, 16 and 18) are provided at multiple locations along the carrier tape (22) as a continuous strip with repeating series of humidity indicators. Distinction can be made between the humidity conditions along the length of the carrier tape, which allows identification of problem areas and affected devices. Thus, only portions of devices shipped in tape and reel need rebaking, which offers cycle time and cost advantages over rebaking the entire contents of the carrier tape.

Abstract: A bottle having an inserted tube in its neck to effectively reduce its interior volume and allow a large surface area for the bottle exterior, e.g. for supporting a large label or to allow oversized print, with a relatively small interior volume, e.g. to prevent abrasions caused by the interior contents moving excessively against each other.

Abstract: In dispensers for the controlled release of pheromones, in particular sexual pheromones, a dimensionally stable container which consists of a material impermeable to the pheromone and serves as a pheromone reservoir having a volume of from 0.5 to 2.5 ml is closed by means of a pheromone-permeable film which is responsible for the pheromone release and whose release area does not exceed 10 cm.sup.2.

Abstract: A reusable packaging bag for fitting around an article and a method of using the reusable packaging bag. The packaging bag comprises an air-porous plastic bag which contains a plurality of plastic particles of different sizes. One or more of these packaging bags are fitted inside a container and around the article to be packaged. When the lid of the container is closed, some of the air inside the packaging bags escapes thereby allowing the plastic particles to be fitted together in a substantially rigid body which molds to the shape of the article between the interior of the closed container and the article.

Abstract: An advertising display or like material insert structurally adapted to be used in combination with a cassette such as video cassette and packaged with the cassette in any one of a variety of designs of cassette containers, such that opening of the container and removal of the cassette will immediately expose one or more display surfaces with advertising or like material indicia thereon.

Abstract: Retaining flaps for shipping cartons, with bonding material disposed on at least a portion of the flaps, are provided. The flaps are interposed between delicate items, such as, for example, floral grouping assemblies, to hold the delicate items essentially immobile within a shipping carton in order to prevent damage from internal movement of the delicate items when the shipping carton is transported. The bonding material disposed on the flaps releasably connects to portions of the floral grouping wrappings and to portions of the internal surface of the shipping carton. The flaps can be constructed of a flexible or a rigid material.

Abstract: An edge protector for protecting goods having at least one edge against damage of the edge by a strap wrapping the goods comprises a force-distributing member for distributing a force applied by a wrapping strap to goods wrapped by the strap in such a manner as to protect the edge from damage by the strap. A spring clip connected to the force-distributing member and engageable with the strap secures the edge protector to the strap. The clip comprises a proximal portion attached to the force-distributing member and a distal portion spaced apart from the proximal portion and adjacent to but detached from the distal portion.

Abstract: A protective device for hypodermic syringes capable of avoiding needlestick injuries comprises a sterile penetrable support member and a plurality of hypodermic syringe protective caps received in the support member. In an alternative embodiment, the support member is removably attached to a base member so that it (the support member) may be disposed of and replaced by a new, sterile support member.

Abstract: A locking arrangement for interlocking two or more overlapped panels includes an outer panel having a locking tab at least partially covering a first aperture, the locking tab being connected at a base to the outer panel along a foldable portion. An inner panel has a retention tab at least partially covering a retention aperture, the retention tab being connected at a base to the inner panel along a foldable portion. The inner and outer panels are overlapped so that the locking and retention tabs are substantially overlapped with the foldable portions thereof in opposed relationship whereby the locking tab may be driven through the first aperture and the retention aperture to displace the retention tab into a mutually locked and braced position. The locking tab may be released from the locked and braced relationship by a pull tab struck from both the locking tab and the outer panel, the pull tab being connected to the locking tab and extending into the outer panel through the foldable portion.

Abstract: A circular cover of corrugated cardboard for application to one end face of a roll of convoluted sheet material has two mirror symmetrical tongues which can be pivoted along parallel bending scores out of the plane of the cover for introduction into one end portion of a tubular core within a roll by an apparatus having a depository for covers and a device which transfers covers from the depository to the end faces of rolls. The depository centers and turns the covers so that each cover is properly oriented relative to the transporting device. The latter has two pivotable pushers which can pivot the tongues of a properly centered and oriented cover and thereupon insert the pivoted tongues into one end portion of a core.

Abstract: A clip-type carrier especially suited for carrying beverage cans. The carrier is comprised of a panel having slots in a folded, wedge-shaped inner support section and in outer support sections for receiving the can chimes. The inner support sections include finger holes covered by tabs connected by transverse fold lines. Curved transverse fold lines extend toward the central portion of the panel from the ends of the first transverse fold lines to form support segments for receiving and withstanding lifting stresses. A reinforcing strip overlies the inner support section of the panel and includes finger holes which are aligned with the finger holes in the support sections.

Abstract: In hinge-lid packs comprising a pack part (12) and a lid (13) hinged to a pack rear panel (15) it is difficult to ensure a precise closed position of the lid (13). This is particularly the case in hinge-lid packs with rounded longitudinal edges (10, 11). To create an additional closing force, outwardly directed deformations, particularly convexities (38), are formed in the free portion of collar side panels (28, 29) of a collar (26). These convexites abut the inner sides of the lid side panels (17) with an increased friction and thus create an increased closing force. The deformation of the collar side panels (28, 29) is a result of longitudinal collar edges (30, 31) diverging towards the free edge. As a result, there is a strain of material which effects the deformation of the collar side panels (28, 29). A further or alternative closing aid is provided in the form of an upright or inclined cut (39) arranged in the region of the collar side panels (28, 29).

Abstract: A jug for new oil is disclosed having a neck which opens upwards at one end of a flat platform. The jug is provided with a handle slot located below the neck, which tends to reduce rapid variations in pouring rate (i.e. `glugging`) as new oil is poured out. The platform aids in supporting the catch pan as used oil is drained from it through a drain opening, into the emptied jug which had contained the new oil. The catch pan is provided with a plug operated by a T-handle. Also disclosed are a funnel which can be nested in an inverted condition on the jug neck, and a catch pan with a boat-shape to permit over-the-lip pouring of used oil therefrom as an alternative to controlled draining of used oil therefrom through a bottom wall drain.

Abstract: A packaged optical pellicle is provided which includes a pellicle made up of a pellicle membrane and a pellicle frame, and a pellicle package. The pellicle membrane is designed to be tensioned over and mounted to one side of the pellicle frame. A protective cover is removably mounted to the opposite side of the pellicle frame. The protective cover includes opposing portions which extend outwardly beyond the outer periphery of the pellicle frame. The pellicle package includes a base and a top, with the base having a centrally disposed recessed portion and a peripheral portion for supporting the opposing portions of the protective cover. The top of the pellicle package is adapted to fit onto the base, the top having engagement surfaces for engaging the opposing portions of the protective cover and biasing those portions onto the shoulder of the base.

Abstract: A self-storing collapsible implement includes: a collapsible handle; a grip at the proximal end of the handle; a tool at the distal end of the handle; and a cover, attached to the handle proximate the junction of the grip and the handle for covering and concealing the tool when the handle is collapsed.

Abstract: A printed circuit board support frame for protecting and transporting a printed circuit board. The support frame is molded from moldable materials and comprises a base wall section having elevated support ribs on a top face thereof for supporting the printed circuit board elevated from the base wall section. The base wall section has a hinged retention side wall member formed along a pair of opposed parallel edges thereof. The retention side wall members, when hinged outwardly of the base wall, permit the circuit board to be positioned on the support ribs over the base wall section. The retention side wall members have one or more clamping shoulders projecting forwardly over opposed top side edge portions of the circuit board when the side wall members are maintained in a vertical position to clamp the circuit board over the support ribs. Abutment wall members are formed at predetermined locations on the base wall section to prevent the circuit board from displacement.

Abstract: A tooth holder is provided with U-shaped storage members that have multiple transparent compartments each accommodating a particular tooth. Each storage member includes a base in which a set of the compartments are formed and a detachable cover therefor. The cover snaps on top of a respective base to hold the teeth in the compartments in place. The storage members are secured to a casing having a hinge such that the storage members can be pivoted and secured one on top of the other for storage. The casing includes a shelf that extends beyond each base so that a label indicating the date of tooth loss can be placed on the shelf adjacent the compartment in which the tooth is placed.

Abstract: This invention is a tension and freely adjustable protective case for remote control units of electric or electronic products. It's a set of stretchable and contractable protective case that can be extended or reduced in height, width and length to cover the case of any remote control unit, regardless of its sizes and brands, so that the remote control unit would not be damaged by accidental collision (such as the drop to the floor) which may lead to abnormal operation due to mul-functioning of its internal circuitry.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a security package for a compact disc having a receiving structure and a retaining plate. The receiving structure has a handle, a lock section, and a storage compartment. The storage compartment receives the audio media. The audio media is held in place by the retainer plate which is pivotally attached to the lock section of the receiving structure. The retainer plate has a flange which covers a portion of the storage compartment holding the media in place. The receiving structure can enclose a detection strip which is then covered by the retainer plate.