Abstract: A tamper evident safety seal is formed from a sealing liner having an integral tap portion, the tab being double folded for increased strength.

Abstract: A floating cap seal for sealing containers whose openings are equipped with non-planar surfaces includes a seal which floats upon a ring permitting the seal to effectively seal uneven vessel opening surfaces.

Abstract: An insert for positioning between the facing sheets of laminated doors to define lock installation openings and to prevent foamed-in-situ filler material from flowing into lock installation openings during foaming of the door cavity. The insert includes a door edge plate which occupies a portion of the edge of the door, and a receptacle which extends inwardly from the edge plate to locations between the facing sheets. The edge plate defines a plurality of openings, each of a size and shape large enough to accommodate a standard-sized lock bolt assembly. The openings are covered by membranes, any one of which can be removed to permit the receptacle to be attached to the edge plate. The receptacle defines an opening of sufficient size to accommodate standard-sized, door-knob-type lock assembly. An adapter may be installed within the opening of the receptacle to accommodate differently sized lock hardware. All of the insert components can be formed inexpensively using plastics injection-molding techniques.

Abstract: A free-standing rack molded from plastics material provides compartments for upright storage of a booklet, a memo pad or slate-type writing device, and an elongate writing instrument. The rack is configured such that it can be formed in toto in a two-part mold of relatively simple configuration having no side-core pulls.

Abstract: A one-piece carrier for supporting a plurality of bottles by their necks in closely spaced, side-by-side relationship has a framework which carries an array of uniformly spaced, neck-receiving formations configured to receive and releasably retain bottle necks to support a plurality of bottles in side-by-side relationship. The neck-receiving formations take the form of an endless band, each having at least one W-shaped portion configured to expand and contract in accordian-like manner to permit other band parts to move relatively toward and away from each other to accommodate insertion of a capped bottle neck through the endless band, and to grip bottle neck portions inserted therethrough. Each of the W-shaped portions is arranged such that its two inner legs engage an inserted bottle neck to assist other parts of the band in gripping the inserted bottle neck. Tapered surfaces carried on lower parts of each of the bands serve to facilitate insertion of bottle necks into the bands.

Abstract: A pinch cap has a top wall with edge portions which form a circumferentially-extending rim. A pair of spaced, D-shaped, finger-receiving wells open through the top wall. The wells are formed by curved and straight side walls which depend from the top wall, and by a pair of D-shaped bottom walls. Locking formations are provided on the outer faces of the curved side walls for holding the cap in place in a container opening. During insertion of the cap into a container opening, the locking formations engage portions of the container located at spaced positions around the container opening and cause the normal configuration of the cap to distort briefly as is needed to permit the locking formations to pass through the container opening.

Abstract: A closure cap particularly suited for use with containers such as milk bottles includes multiple sealing areas as well as frangible locking means. The locking means is located near the lower rim of a skirt portion of the closure cap. If the locking means has not been tampered with, an interlocking engagement between the locking means and a complementary portion of the container retains the cap on the container. If the locking means has been tampered with, the cap can be removed from the container. A visual inspection of the closure cap readily indicates whether the locking means is in tampered or untampered condition. In one embodiment, the cap can be repeatedly snapped into place on the container, and in other alternative embodiments, the cap can be repeatedly threaded onto the container. The multiple sealing areas not only seal the contents of the container, but one of the areas also prevents dust, dirt, or other contaminants from having access to the other sealing areas.

Abstract: An improved method of lubrication in a deep drawing process utilizes a plurality of distinct plastic sheets, loosely overlying one another, laid across at least one major surface of a flat blank to be drawn. In preferred practice, a pair of such distinct plastic sheets are laid across each of the opposed major surfaces of a flat blank in preparation for a drawing operation. The plastic sheets are maintained in position while interfitting drawing tools, namely a punch and a die, close together to effect drawing of the blank. The plastic sheets serve as a lubricant during the drawing process. Selected surfaces of the sheets or the material from which the sheets are formed may be provided with an additional conventional lubricating substance to enhance lubricity of the sheets, or conventional lubricant may be utilized between the sheets of each pair.

Abstract: A closure cap particularly suited for use with containers such as milk bottles includes multiple sealing areas as well as frangible locking means. The locking means is located near the lower rim of a skirt portion of the closure cap. If the locking means has not been tampered with, an interlocking engagement between the locking means and a complementary portion of the container retains the cap on the container. If the locking means has been tampered with, the cap can be removed from the container. A visual inspection of the closure cap readily indicates whether the locking means is in tampered or untampered condition. In one embodiment, the cap can be repeatedly snapped into place on the container, and in other alternative embodiments, the cap can be repeatedly threaded onto the container. The multiple sealing areas not only seal the contents of the container, but one of the areas also prevents dust, dirt, or other contaminants from having access to the other sealing areas.

Abstract: A fastening system utilizes a tapered plug configured to be matingly received in an elongate, buttonhole-like slot. The slot has an enlarged receiving portion into which the tapered plug can be axially inserted, and a narrower retaining portion having a cross-section which tapers in correspondence with the taper of the plug to establish a snug, secure connection. The retaining portion has an undercut end region which matingly engages a maximum of surface area of the tapered plug to establish a connection which will transmit relatively heavy tension, compression and shear loadings as well as bending moments. The plug is preferably molded from plastics material. The slot is preferably formed using a rotating cutter.

Abstract: A system is provided for pivotally mounting opposed ends of a door panel between a pair of frame or shelf members. The system utilizes a pair of panel-engaging members which have U-shaped cross sections and which receive the door panel ends. Each of the panel-engaging members has a pair of spaced leg portions interconnected by a base portion. A pair of elongate cylindrical projections extends from the base portions to define a pivot axis of the door panel. A pair of projection-receiving formations is provided on the frame members for journaling the projections. At least one of the projection-receiving formations takes the form of an adjustably positioned bearing structure. The panel-engaging members are preferably formed as elongate extrusions of plastics material. One of the panel-engaging members is provided with a handle formation for facilitating movement of the door panel.

Abstract: A tight-fitting corner construction is provided for use between adjacent, integrally connected parts of a common panel. A specially configured, three-sided miter groove is formed between the panel parts, and the panel is folded to close the groove and to form a corner between the panel parts. An overhanging lip is provided on one of the panel parts along one side of the groove. When the panel is folded to form a corner, the lip is brought into overlying engagement with inner surface portions of the other panel part to effect a thorough, tight-fitting closure of the groove. The panel preferably comprises a hollow, elongated plastic member which is used to form the sides and back of a drawer frame. Snap-acting locking devices are carried in hollow portions of the panel adjacent the corner locations to lock the panel in its folded configuration. A drawer front carries connectors which project into hollow portions of the drawer sides.

Abstract: A novel extruded contoured decorative paneling strip is provided for quick installation on the front face of a panel core wherein the strip is preformed to engage the backside and one edge of a core and to engage a detent on the front face of the core. The strip is pre-mitred to compensate for flexing distortion of the contoured cross section of the strip when it is flexed to engage a detent. A novel method of pre-mitring assures a professional appearing mitre between matching contoured strips in contact with each other on the face of the core.

Abstract: A device is provided to assist not only persons having normal color perception, but also the blind and the color blind for sorting fabrics, especially pairs of articles, such as socks.This device is also contemplated for use in distinguishing different characteristics of fabrics such as weave, texture, dye run or lot and the like. The device is comprised of a tab connected by hinge springs at an acute angle to a rectangular frame. The rectangular frame has a central aperture which is substantially wider and slightly shorter than the tab. In use, a fabric is slipped between the tab and the frame. The tab is then pushed through the aperture in the frame forcing the fabric through the aperture before it. The tab is then biased by the hinge springs against the frame, securing the tag to the article of clothing.

Abstract: A low table about the height of a coffee table, to be retailed as a kit of parts which can be quickly and simply assembled without tools, and which is made essentially of heavy cardboard or fiberboard finished to resemble wood, and consisting of a flat base, a hollow column fixed to said base, and a table top fixed to said column. The column is weighted with sand which is immobilized at the bottom of the column by means of hot wax or a similar agent.

Abstract: A decorative porcelain enamel surface, preferably having the appearance of marble, is produced by first preparing the surface of an article, which may be irregular in configuration, for receiving a finished coat of porcelain enamel. A finished coat of porcelain enamel is applied on the prepared surface, and then by any of several novel steps the enamel is variegated to produce a marble appearance.

Abstract: A boat trailer having weight distributing and stabilizing cradles fore and aft for small craft, and cradles fore, aft, and midships for medium to heavy craft. The aft cradle provides mechanical leverage to assist during winching to lift and to lower a boat hull from and into the water.