Abstract: Sputtering targets are cryogenically annealed to provide a uniformly dense molecular structure by placing the target in a temperature-controlled cryogenic chamber and cooling the chamber to a cryogenic temperature at a controlled rate. The target is maintained at a cryogenic temperature to cryogenically anneal the target and the target is subsequently returned to ambient or elevated temperature. Improvements in sputtered particle performance and early life film uniformity are achieved with the cryo-annealed targets.

Abstract: A light toy which may be used as a science fiction light ray or as a signalling, marking or illumination device is disclosed. A light source sends a beam of light into a nonopaque tube along its axis. The beam is reflected back into the tube by a reflective surface on the inner side of the cap at the other end. The light emitting device emanates a glow through the walls of the tube making the device highly visible. A kit for converting an ordinary flashlight into a light toy is also disclosed.

Abstract: A utility container comprising a container body, a plurality of drawers, a plurality of drawer guide inserts and a slide cover, the slide cover being substantially biplanar to enclose the front and top of the container body, one edge of the cover being wrapped around the rear panel of the container body and the other edge being wrapped around the bottom of the container body to limit displacement of the cover relative to the container to a lateral sliding displacement, and the plurality of drawers and drawer guide inserts being easily removed and rearranged or replaced with a recording tape cassette or cartridge storage insert. Two or more such containers may be stacked on one another by way of a slot and raised rear wall member. In addition, the drawers may be individually removed and temporarily stacked in the top of the container rear wall for improved access to contents. The cover may be locked.

Abstract: A merchandise shipping and display container system comprising an outer carton of cardboard or the like, a plurality of trays for the merchandise stacked on top of one another within the carton or alternatively, a plurality of layers of stacked boxed merchandise, and one or more intermediate members which wrap collectively around the stacked trays within the carton. The wrappers have fold-over top flaps with handle holes which register with additional holes in the sides of the wrapper or in the flap to form a reinforced handle when raising the stacked trays or merchandise out of the carton. The wrappers may alternatively have no flaps and only one handle hole in each side of each wrapper when the weight of the merchandise so warrants. Additionally, one or more of the wrappers is convertible to a display sign which is supported on top of a telescoping member which adjusts the height of the sign as merchandise on the display is used. The trays are designed to support the telescoping member.

Abstract: A knock-down storage and display stand which is easily assembled without the use of tools or fastening devices. The stand is constructed of a light-weight material such as plastic or corrugated paperboard and comprises front and rear uprights having their bottom edges wedge-fitted within a peripheral channel in a rectangular base member. The adjacent vertical edges of the front and rear uprights are joined together by an extruded connector, and a top unit of slightly larger lateral dimensions than the rear uprights is fitted over the uprights.