Abstract: An individual case for a wind instrument reed is provided which is formed by a U shaped piece (2) with closely spaced apart arms (2a,2b) in which the width between the arms corresponds to the thickness of the reed (1), this U shaped piece (2) having a certain resilience in the direction allowing its arms (2a,2b) to move slightly apart, this U shaped piece (2) being provided with two facing notches (3a,3b) provided respectively in its two arms (2a,2b). Projections (4) exert a transverse nipping force on the body of the reed (1), whereas an abutment surface (5) bears on the tapering end of the reed.

Abstract: A dual compartment powder cartridge including a porous shell formed by fusing the lapped side edge portions of a blank of sheet material to a central portion thereof to form two compartments, a pointed closed first end on the cartridge, powder in the dual compartments, and a sealed second end on the cartridge for closing the compartments. A machine for forming a dual compartment cartridge including a first station for scoring a strip of material with spaced parallel score lines, a second station for folding the strip of material along the score lines to cause opposite edge portions to be placed in lapped engagement with each other and with the central portion of the strip, and a third station for ultrasonically welding the lapped portions to provide a seam between two adjacent compartments.

Abstract: A package for bottles utilizing a single sheet-like resilient carrier device positioned midway the body of the bottles and individually grouping the bottles. A pair of handles are created in diagonally opposite aperture designed to move upwardly between ranks upon association of bottles with the apertures.

Abstract: A shippable package of wet strands having improved payout from the package in the production of continuous strand products is provided. The package has one or more cylindrical, layered, substantially square edged package of one or more strands, where the strands have a coating on the fibers making up the strands of an aqueous composition having a film forming material. The aqueous composition has an amount of water in the range of about 70 to around 99 weight percent of the composition. The amount of moisture of the package of strands is at least about 3 weight percent of the package. In addition, the shippable package has a sealed covering of substantially water impervious material to age the package of strand or strands for at least about two weeks at ambient temperatures.

Abstract: A cover and carrier for an assembled fishing rod and reel is disclosed herein having an elongated, rigid tube enclosing the length of rod and a cushioned pouch attached to one end of the tube for housing the reel. A closure is provided for closing an opening or entrance into the pouch while a cap seals the opposite end of the tube. A compression ring or clamp secures the pouch with the tube so that the interiors of the pouch and tube are coextensive.

Abstract: A box, such as may be used to store audio disks computer floppy disks or the like, in which the box opens up into a fan-like shape so that the articles stored therein can readily be identified. A box body is constituted by a back plate, a bottom plate and a left and a right side plate. A front plate section, constituted by a front plate, is pivoted at its lower end on the bottom plate. Left and right wing plates, which extend from the respective opposite sides of the front plate, contact the left and right side plates. A cover plate is formed by a top plate having a collar extending therefrom with the cover section being swingably pivoted on the box body.

Abstract: A bottle carrier for carrying a plurality of bottles having a body portion and a neck portion and a closure applied to the neck portion forming an undercut at the area of juncture of the periphery of the closure and the neck comprising a generally flat blank formed of a material that is flexible and elastic and has a central portion with a plurality of openings and a peripheral band severable from the central portion and adapted to surround the bottles. Each opening is shaped so that only a portion of the periphery of the openings engages the area of juncture of the closure and bottle and a pair of tabs extend radially inwardly for engaging under the closure.

Abstract: A carton has a handle formed on its top. The carton comprises top and bottom walls connected by a tubular body. The top wall has inner and outer panels extending from opposite sides of said tubular body and being overlapped and having portions secured together. An integral, reinforced, three-ply elongated handle panel is formed from a portion of the outer top panel twice bent back upon itself, and is substantially equally spaced from the tubular body opposite sides. A cut and perforated scoreline is formed in the outer top panel to define the handle panel, which scoreline has a midsection partially parallel to a free end edge of the outer top panel and has flared end portions joined to the midsection for added strength at its joinder to the tubular body. This handle panel lies flat against the top wall of the carton while it is shipped and stored, and is readily accessible by lifting along the scoreline.

Abstract: A package for bottles utilizing a single sheet-like resilient carrier device positioned midway the body of the bottles and individually grasping the bottles. A pair of handles are designed to extend up from the plane of the carrier when applied to facilitate handling.

Abstract: There is disclosed a contact lens carrying case which employs cylindrical right and left housing sections. The housing sections are coupled together by means of a center section which contains illuminating means for illuminating the internal hollows of the housings. Each housing has an open top and a closed bottom. The closed bottom has a magnifying lens assembly. The open top is covered by a cover member which also contains a magnifying lens assembly. Thus a contact lens which is emplaced within the hollow of the housing can be viewed in a magnified manner from either the top or the bottom due to the magnifying lens assembly. A cover from one of the housings can be employed to provide increased magnification by using the cover in conjunction with the top and bottom lenses associated with the other housing sections.

Abstract: A container for storing photographic prints and negatives. Said container can be molded from sturdy semi-rigid material and includes a base and a lid. The base is constructed so that the interior of the base defines two open storage areas. One storage area is specifically adaptable to storing photographic negatives and subtends the other storage area which is specifically adaptable to storing photographic prints. Both negatives and prints can be stored in the same compartment of the same container yet they can be stored without allowing either the prints or the negatives an excess of space in which to move. These containers are also configured to be stored in a storage box which can hold several containers for easy access and attractive storage.

Abstract: A compartmented pouch has two or more sealed compartments formed therein, these compartments being separated from each other by separator means which forms a sealing separator therebetween. One of the compartments has a stencil formed therein which may be in the form of holes punched in one wall of the compartment arranged to form a desired marking image which may be letters, numerals or symbols. In lieu of punched holes, the images may be formed by slots in this compartment wall. Removable tape is placed over the holes or slots. One of two fluid components is placed in one compartment and another of two fluid components is placed in another compartment which may or may not be the compartment having the images formed therein; these two components forming an etching or marking material when combined together.

Abstract: The filing case is particularly suitable for filing diskettes and has a plurality of divider plates spaced one behind the other, provided with projecting labelling tabs and, together with parts of the case bottom and sidewalls, bounding a filing compartment. Each divider plate has two mutually resilient legs, the free ends of which can be inserted in slots in the case bottom, the slots associated with the legs of an individual divider being disposed in a straight line. In order particularly to save on material, the divider plates are disposed in even numbers, are formed identically to one another, and are narrower than the distance between two sidewalls by at least approximately the width of a labelling tab.

Abstract: The disclosure described a casing for a magnetic tape cassette having a transparent window which is formed by laminating a bonding layer of a plastic sheet of the same material as a casing body and a reinforcing layer of a plastic sheet of the different material from the bonding layer.

Abstract: Packaging and handling device for an item that is to remain protected from any direct manual contact, as well as a set of such a device and such an item.The device includes a forceps and a box cooperating in such a manner that the jaws of the forceps remain closed on the item to prevent it from any motion when the forceps are engaged in the box; this box includes a casing that is to receive the jaws of the forceps and the item and a lid towards which the forceps presents the handling means; thus, after opening of the box, the item can be accurately handled without having to take it directly in hand.It can notably be applied to the packaging and handling of implantable prostheses.

Abstract: A carpet sample system that provides a specification card useable alone, or in conjunction with a carpet sample, and a handle that can be used with a single carpet type or a large bundle. For knowledgeable customers, the specification card alone will provide a swatch of carpet and technical data, the cards being storable on a shelf. To display one type of carpet, a folded member will hold the card and carpet sample between the loose edges; and, a handle is provided at the opposite edge. To display several types of carpet, the folded member provides the same handle, while specification cards and carpet samples are held on each side of the handle. An index card can be provided, with a swatch of each type of carpet and appropriate legends. A backing sheet and compression block can make the large package more attractive.

Abstract: A display package for merchandise in which an inner box has a cavity formed in it for the storage of the merchandise and a cover fitted partially about the box.

Abstract: A hygiene implement comprises a toothbrush portion (21) and a razor portion (3,8), attachable to a respective end of a body portion (1).End caps (4, 5) are provided which house the toothbrush portion and razor portion respectively when the implement is not in use. One of the end caps (4) has a clip (6) by means of which the implement may be attached to the clothing of a wearer.The implement is particularly useful for persons travelling at short notice as it can provide all the necessary requirements for shaving and cleaning the teeth in a compact form.

Abstract: A dispenser for beverage accessories such as cups, napkins, individual packages of coffee, tea, sugar and creamers etc., and stirrers have been provided and may be connected to a bag in the box type beverage server to make a neat, attractive display which is easy to set up and clear away. Preferably the dispenser is made from a paper products carton blank and can be provided with a shelf and internal dividers dividing the dispenser into suitable compartments.

Abstract: A storage box is provided for holding and displaying diskettes including a container portion, a lid portion joined by a living hinge to the container portion and a U-shaped linkage member pivotally interconnecting said container and lid portions to form a combined latch and stand for the box. The hinge is flexible and provides the tension necessary for the snap action movement during the opening and closing of the lid portion. In the closed position, the hinge is under tension to provide a seal. When the lid portion is held in the open position, the U-shaped linkage member forms a stand for the box. Preferably, the geometry of the linkage member is selected to position the container portion at an angle of substantially 45 degrees to the horizontal for display of the diskettes for easy access.