Abstract: A blister package for a contact lens is provided that includes a body and a seal, one or both of which is made up of a double layer foil component. The double layer foil component can be a seal component made of a sheet of material folded upon itself and defining a seal, a flap, and a fold. The seal and the flap intersect at the fold and the flap can be pulled away from the seal to form a pull tab useful to peel back the seal and open the bowl. The body can also, or instead, be made of a double layer foil component that forms at least the bowl such that the bottom of the bowl is double-walled. The double-walled bowl exhibits improved strength and can be provided with strengthening features such as ribs, ridges, channels, or grooves.

Abstract: A self-combining receptacle for producing a coated or partially-coated product or an admixture product is provided according to the invention. This receptacle can comprise a food service container for finger food like French fries having a sealed package of ketchup or other condiment installed in the bottom of the container and below the French fries where a closure panel extending outside the receptacle is pulled in a lateral direction away from the receptacle to peel off the closure panel to open the condiment package inside the container whereupon the French fries automatically drop down inside the container into the condiment contained in the now-opened condiment package. Alternatively, the self-combining receptacle may comprise two open faced vessels that are fitted together to join their common open faces with a common closure panel sealing the two open faces to divide the two vessels containing separate components of an admixture product.

Abstract: To provide a storage tray in which flexible tubes are to be stored and with which the efficiency of work to be performed after priming can be improved. A storage tray that stores a flexible tube to be attached to a medical apparatus, the flexible tube allowing fluid to flow therethrough. The storage tray includes a tray body that is securable to a predetermined portion of the medical apparatus and in which the flexible tube is storable, and a receiving portion that is included in the tray body and is capable of receiving a priming solution, which is used for flushing the flexible tube attached to the medical apparatus, and storing a predetermined volume of priming solution.

Abstract: A first member of a storage tray assembly has first and second planar surfaces parallel to one another. A first cut-out extends from the first planar surface to the second planar surface. A second member has third and fourth planar surfaces parallel to one another. A second cut-out extends from the third planar surface to the fourth planar surface. The second cut-out aligns with first cut-out when the first and second members overlay and attach to one another. A third member has fifth and sixth planar surfaces parallel to one another. The third member has first shaped surfaces extending from the fifth planar surface to the sixth planar surface. The third member is inserted into the second cut-out such that the first cut-out, the second cut-out and the plurality of first shaped surfaces of the third member define a concave storage space.

Abstract: A scripture tote. The tote includes a handle defining a storage space and having one or more recessions; a case adapted for carrying a scripture reading device; and one or more connection mechanisms connecting the handle to the case. The connection mechanism in one embodiment is a first strap coupled to the case and having a first loop; and a second strap coupled to the case and having a second loop; wherein the first and second loops removably engage the handle in the one or more recessions.

Abstract: Protective covers for Phylacteries including an upper shell member and a lower shell member at least partially separable from one another and which, when together, define a hollow interior contoured to fit the Phylactery. One or two lateral extension portions, depending on whether the protective cover is for a head Phylactery or an arm Phylactery, are situated partly on each of the upper and lower shell members outward from a respective plane including a side surface of the cube-shaped portion and have a width of at least about 1.2 centimeters. A supplemental platform or support surface may be arranged alongside a rear side of a cube-shaped portion of the upper shell member facing the slot of the protective cover to support for a knot of the strap of the head Phylactery when the head Phylactery is housed in the protective cover.

Abstract: A yad-mezuzah casement includes a yad, at least a portion of which serves as a mezuzah casement. A mezuzah may be contained within the mezuzah casement. The mezuzah casement may be contained within the yad, attached to an outer surface of the yad or interposed between the yad and a bracket that includes an attachment fixture used for mounting the yad-mezuzah casement to a doorpost of a building or a room. The yad-mezuzah casement, which itself includes no attachment fixture, provides an opportunity for continuous display of a yad that may be received by a Jewish youth participant at a B'nai Mitzvah ceremony. Together, the yad-mezuzah casement and the mounting bracket provide a yad-mezuzah casement kit.

Abstract: Protective covers for Phylacteries including an upper shell member and a lower shell member at least partially separable from one another and which, when together, define a hollow interior contoured to fit the Phylactery. One or two lateral extension portions, depending on whether the protective cover is for a head Phylactery or an arm Phylactery, are situated partly on each of the upper and lower shell members outward from a respective plane including a side surface of the cube-shaped portion and have a width of at least about 1.2 centimeters. A supplemental platform or support surface may be arranged alongside a rear side of a cube-shaped portion of the upper shell member facing the slot of the protective cover to support for a knot of the strap of the head Phylactery when the head Phylactery is housed in the protective cover.

Abstract: The Communion tray cover is a cover for removably covering one or more Communion trays during religious services. The tray cover includes a top panel and a side panel or wall depending therefrom. The height of the side panel may be configured to extend from the top of a single tray or a plurality of stacked trays to the underlying surface. The top includes a crucifix clearance passage therethrough, and lifting tabs extending from opposite edges of the top panel. Alternatively, radially opposed lifting straps may be provided upon the top panel. The top and side panels are formed of any suitable fabric material, and may have a plain finish or a decorative finish, e.g., brocade, if desired. A satin inner liner of silk or other finely woven fabric is provided within the top and side panels. The side panels may be partially or completely pleated.

Abstract: An article of jewelry preferably in the form of a pendant having a hollow compartment therein which is accessible by a threaded or press fitted cap which upon opening the container permits access to an article retaining apparatus. The article retaining apparatus can be solid, hollow or formed of a mesh material which permits visibility of the retained object and includes a slot for insertion of a retained object. The article retained may be an object having a reference to luck, power, love or protection and may include either hair or paper or small object.

Abstract: A mezuzah case including a base, attachable to a doorpost; and a cover, attached to the base to define a cavity suitable for placing a scroll, wherein the cover is decorated with an in-mold decoration. Optionally, the cover is curved. Optionally, the decoration resists wear caused by rubbing of hands thereon.

Abstract: Consist of metal and plastic. It could be constructed using a variety of materials.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for storage and retrieval, at a grave site, of genealogical information.

Abstract: A door post-attachable housing for a mezuza scroll, has a base component for attachment to a door post and a cover component, the base and cover delimiting a compartment for housing a mezuza scroll. The base component is provided with fasteners for separate attachment thereof to a door post and with an open top compartment extending into the housing compartment to retain and support the mezuza scroll in rolled-up configuration. The cover component is provided with arms or recesses corresponding to opposing recesses or arms on the base component for removable engagement of the cover component with the base component. The cover component is provided with an outer surface and wall surfaces extending therefrom towards the base component to delimit the housing compartment and to cover the scroll and at least a major portion of the base component.

Abstract: A metallic receptacle is embedded in the concrete material of a burial vault. The receptacle contains archival quality paper that records information identifying the person interred in the burial vault and the precise location at which the vault was buried. The receptacle is sealed by a cap that may be removed to access the archival information without opening the vault.

Abstract: Bag for keeping objects needed in connection with the death of a person, the bag thereby comprising pockets and storage rooms for such as a shroud, a head cloth for the pillow, a smaller table cloth for the table next to the bed for placing a stearin candle in a candle stick which likewise are kept in the bag together with matches, and that the pockets of the bag are adapted to receive the belongings of the deceased, such as pieces of jewellery, clothing, shoes etc. when these belongings are handle over to the relatives or family.

Abstract: A dual-compartment, disposable, sanitary, individual-serving comestibles package for purveying a pair of separate and dissimilar food items. A first compartment is formed by a cup which is closed off by a first, removable closure element. A second compartment is formed by a recess within a sidewall of the cup, and is closed off by a second closure element which is preferably only partially removable.

Abstract: A mezuzah having a base portion which is permanently mountable to a doorway fixture, and having a housing portion with a bore in one of its ends for receiving a scroll bearing Biblical text therein, with the housing member being slidably engageable with the doorway mounted elongated base member. The lower, bore communicating end of the housing member abuts a sealing member of the base member upon engagement of the housing member to the base member to effectively seal the bore in which the scroll is disposed to prevent the scroll from falling out and to shelter the scroll. The scroll may be periodically checked for integrity or replaced by sliding the housing member off of the base member to gain easy access to the bore, with the housing member then slidable back onto the base member to secure the scroll in the housing member. A latch may be provided to selectively prevent slidable disengagement of the housing member from the base member.

Abstract: This invention discloses a valise for storing delicate articles including an enclosure for storing the delicate articles, wherein the enclosure is at least partially surrounded by a layer of material of high thermal capacity and at least partially surrounded by a layer of material of high thermal resistance, wherein the layer of material of high thermal capacity is interposed between the enclosure and the layer of material of high thermal resistance.

Abstract: A dispenser comprises a small open-top cup adapted for containing a constituent part of a substance and provided with a substantially flat upper edge or flange. The cup is closed by a two-part lid within which another constituent part of the substance in the form of a wafer is received. The top layer of the lid is first removed to access the wafer and the lower part of the lid is later removed so that the substance within the cup can be accessed. The upper and lower layers of the lid comprise films of paper-foil or paper-plastic material such that a pull-tab or lift-tab on the upper layer is first grasped to peel back the upper layer and reveal the wafer, after which a tab portion of the cup is separated and pulled upwardly, carrying with it the attached lower layer whereby the substance in the cup can be accessed. The upper and lower layers are heat-sealed to one another and to the edge of the cup in a manner so that they can be conveniently and successively peeled away from the cup.

Abstract: The Christian sacrament of communion, particularly in Protestant churches, most often includes the service of wine or the like in small, individual disposable cups. These cups, selectively packaged in cartons, are transferred to trays for filling and subsequent service. To facilitate this transfer each carton includes a stack of spaced apart cup dividers and a top shipping divider. Each divider has a set of selectively arranged openings. Positioned over each cup divider opening is an open end of an inverted cup. Cups on lower cup dividers extend upward through the openings in the above divider. For cup transfer sides panels and a top panel of the carton are folded away. After removal of the shipping divider, an insert of a communion tray is placed up-side-down over the cups on the top cup divider so that the cups fit into holes in the tray insert. Next, a base of the tray is fitted over the insert to reform the tray. The tray, cups, and divider then are lifted from the divider stack and inverted.

Abstract: A furniture finish color spot repair kit provides soluble color elements on a palette which is in the form of a card, deck of cards or a tube. The kit is also provided with a solvent and a brush for dissolving, mixing and applying colors to a damaged area. A method of making a kit provides cutting of the cards, printing the color elements and any other desired information and packaging the cards, solvent and brush, and if desired, providing the kit with an adaptation for hanging on a display rack.

Abstract: A dispenser comprises a small open-top cup adapted for containing a constituent part of a substance and provided with a substantially flat upper edge or flange. The cup is closed by a two-part lid within which another constituent part of the substance in the form of a wafer is received. The top layer of the lid is first removed to access the wafer and the lower part of the lid is later removed so that the substance within the cup can be accessed. The upper and lower layers of the lid comprise films of paper-foil or paper-plastic material such that a pull-tab or lift-tab on the upper layer is first grasped to peel back the upper layer and reveal the wafer, after which a tab portion of the cup is separated and pulled upwardly, carrying with it the attached lower layer whereby the substance in the cup can be accessed. The upper and lower layers are heat-sealed to one another and to the edge of the cup in a manner so that they can be conveniently and successively peeled away from the cup.

Abstract: A portable religious shrine that is suitable for use at a gravesite comprising a portable enclosure with a plurality of compartments and a folding windscreen suitable for use in the burning of candles, burning of incense, and storage of objects such as a bible and a photograph or picture.

Abstract: Palettes are made from a sheet of translucent tempered glass and, except for table-top palettes (although optionally there also), provided with a textured surface or a sheet of white vinyl laminated on the backside of the sheet. A thumb hole is provided on hand-held palettes of quasi-elliptical shape for securing the palette on an arm of the artist, and a hand-hold opening is optionally provided on table-top palettes of rectangular shape. All of the palettes disclosed may have a color mixing guide or chart printed on one surface or the other at the interface of the sheet of tempered glass and the white vinyl, or optionally on the surface of the backside of the tempered glass when made without a textured surface for a table-top palette. The table top provides the diffused light illumination of paint on the palette from the backside. A palette of classic shape is shown to illustrate the invention which may be practiced with other unique shapes illustrated.

Abstract: A dispenser comprises a small open-top cup adapted for containing a constituent part of a substance and provided with a substantially flat upper edge or flange. The cup is closed by a two-part lid within which another constituent part of the substance in the form of a wafer is received. The top layer of the lid is first removed to access the wafer and the lower part of the lid is later removed so that the substance within the cup can be accessed. The upper and lower layers of the lid preferably comprise folded-over portions of the same piece of paper-foil or paper-plastic material such that a pull-tab or lift-tab on the upper layer is first grasped to peel back the upper layer and reveal the wafer, after which the top layer is pulled farther upwardly, carrying with it the attached lower layer whereby the substance in the cup can be accessed.

Abstract: The two communion devices for wine and bread each include a tray having a central opening for receiving a removable container and a plurality of cup receiving openings surrounding the central opening for receiving a plurality of cups. The container is located in the central opening for receiving the cups after they have been used. Each cup has an upper open end and a handle. In the embodiment for taking wine, or a suitable liquid, the cup receiving openings are formed in the top wall and the cups have lids. In the embodiment for taking bread, the cup receiving openings are formed in the side walls of the device leading to a cup receiving chamber or cavities with a bread receiving chamber located above the cup receiving chamber or cavities separated by an intermediate wall. Pairs of aligned openings are formed through the top wall and through the intermediate wall whereby a punch may be inserted through the aligned openings to sever and force the bread into the cups below the bread.

Abstract: A communion dispenser comprises a small open-top cup adapted for containing juice or wine and provided with a substantially flat upper edge or flange. The cup is closed by a two-part lid within which communion bread in the form of an edible wafer is received. The top layer of the lid is first removed to access the wafer and the lower part of the lid is later removed so that a juice or wine within the cup can be taken. The upper and lower layers of the lid preferably comprise folded-over portions of the same piece of paper-foil or paper-plastic material such that a pull-tab or lift-tab on the upper layer is first grasped to peel back the upper layer and reveal the wafer, after which the top layer is pulled farther upwardly, carrying with it the attached lower layer whereby the wine or juice can be taken. The upper and lower layers are heat-sealed to one another and to the edge of the cup in a manner so that they can be conveniently and successively peeled away from the cup.

Abstract: A premix capable of forming a microporous marking structure is prepared by kneading a pouch containing the premix, then opening the pouch and removing the premix therefrom. The mixed premix is then typically poured in a mold, and an absorbent backing layer is placed on the premix. The premix is then heated to form a microporous structure, and then cooled. The dispensing package used in this method is a thin-walled, flexible pouch which contains the premix. This dispensing pouch can eliminate the need to make up a batch of premix immediately prior to casting, together with the need to measure the amount of premix needed for each casting.

Abstract: An improved communion container for containing a portion of wine/grape juice and a portion of bread. The container includes a cup containing the portion of wine/grape juice, the cup having an open mouth; a lid for being secured to the cup about the open mouth to close the open mouth and to seal the portion of wine/grape juice within the cup, the lid having a tab portion for allowing easy manual removal of the lid from the cup; a receptacle containing the portion of bread, the receptacle having a cavity for containing the portion of bread and including structure for closing the cavity to seal the portion of bread within the cavity; and attachment structure for attaching the receptacle to the cup after the portion of wine/grape juice is sealed within the cup and after the portion of bread is sealed within the cavity of the receptacle and with the tab portion of the lid positioned beneath a portion of the receptacle to prevent inadvertent removal of the lid until the receptacle is opened.

Abstract: Discrete quantities of actual cosmetic material are displayed or presented on the surface of a support element in separate areas or zones and maintained or protected thereon by means of an overlying transparent film or layer through which the actual or true "shades" of the different cosmetic colors or materials are rendered visible. Means are provided for facilitating manual activation of the transparent protective film or layer overlying each discrete area or zone so that the film, or a portion thereof, any be lifted or peeled away from the display element's surface. In an alternatively preferred embodiment, the sections of the display defined by the separate zones of cosmetic material are selectively separable one from the others.

Abstract: A multiple water color combination set comprised of a plurality of flexible plastic tubes connected by means of connecting means made on each plastic tube, letting a socket cap be heat sealed with the flexible plastic tubes to form an integral unit immediately after said flexible plastic tubes being well filled with respective color pigment.

Abstract: A disposable individual serving dual compartment package for comestibles is disclosed, having a first compartment for a bread portion and a second compartment for a liquid portion, being directed toward the packaging of communion elements for use in religious services.

Abstract: A disposable individual serving dual compartment package for comestibles is disclosed, having a first compartment for a bread portion and a second compartment for a liquid portion, it is directed toward the packaging of communion elements for use in religious services.

Abstract: A compartmented container suited for use in conjunction with administering the sacramental elements during a communion service and for taking medication and like substances comprising a body member having first and second ends and a side wall portion extending therebetween, a central opening extending through the body member, a floor disposed at an intermediate location along the side wall portion and extending across the central opening separating the body member into first and second compartments, the first compartment being substantially cup-like in form to hold a liquid therein, a closed wall member extending from the floor member into the second compartment forming a cavity therewithin for receiving and storing a communion wafer, a pill or tablet, or other non-liquid substance therein, the closed wall member being spaced inwardly from the side wall portion of the body member forming a space therebetween, and a separate closure member slidably receivable within the second compartment including a closed wa

Abstract: A particulate concentrate, for example pellets, is provided comprising predetermined amounts of a pigment and a blowing or foaming agent in a polymer matrix. The concentrate can be added to an extruder together with a polymer insulating material for the formation of color-coded cellular insulation on a conductor wire of a cable, for example a communication cable. The composition of the concentrate is so determined that different color-coded, cellular, insulating coatings can be produced which are dielectrically matched, as required.

Abstract: An altar includes a plurality of candle holders for candles formed from glass containers having wax and a wick therein. The candle is placed on a base which is relatively wide to provide stability. A cover is placed over the candle which partially covers the top opening of the candle. The cover is formed from a ring having a chimney extending upward from the inner diameter of the ring and a conical flange extending downward and outward from the outer diameter of the ring. The chimney has a plurality of holes spaced around its base. A pair of holding rods connect the cover to the base so that the candle is held beween the cover and base to form a semi-rigid stable assembly.The cover, which may be used separately from the base, functions to prevent air currents over the top of the candle from causing the flame to flicker and smoke the inside of the glass container. The cover also keeps heat contained in the candle to melt the wax evenly across its surface.

Abstract: A jewelry storage device incorporates storage chambers and other structure to retain pendant, chain and clasp elements within a confined space and to prevent chain entanglement.