Abstract: The present invention provides a tape cutting tool having a body portion and one forward cutting edge. In one embodiment, resilient lateral sides of the body portion engage the outer sidewalls of a spool-less roll of tape; in a second embodiment the resilient lateral sides engage the inner sidewalls of a spool holding the tape; and in a third embodiment the lateral sides engage the outer sidewalls of a spool holding the tape. The tool is slideable along the periphery of the roll of tape or the spool holding the tape, and the forward cutting edge is employed to sever predetermined lengths of tape from the roll. In all embodiments, the tool is designed so that the leading edge of tape remaining on the tape roll, after a length of tape has been severed, is maintained apart from the tape roll to provide easy access to the leading edge when the next piece of tape is to be cut from the roll, and the tape is severed at an optimum angle relative to the cutting edge.

Abstract: Packaging systems composed of one or more containers in an outer receptacle fabricated from a synthetic material. Unique features of the system make it economical, facilitate its handling, manufacturing, and assembly; make it possible to stack like assemblies into stable aggregations with a minimum of wasted space; and provide other advantages including, but not limited to, protection and positive positioning of the container(s) in the receptacle and areas for display advertising on both the container(s) and the receptacles which are visible from the exterior of the outer receptacle.