Abstract: A holder is formed of a single sheet, and includes two folding portions located at a predetermined distance in its longitudinal direction. The holder is folded in three by being divided by the two folding portions into a first holder-sheet portion, a second holder-sheet portion, and a third holder-sheet portion arranged in a stated order. A holding portion being a slit that holds a detergent packet, a rinse packet, and a support sheet is formed in the first holder-sheet portion.

Abstract: A gel application system includes an applicator body having a first surface, a second surface and at least one opening extending through the applicator body from the first surface to the second surface. At least one gel packet is attached to the first surface of the applicator and defines an interior volume containing gel. The interior volume of the gel packet is in fluid flow communication with the at least one opening. The at least one gel packet is made of a material that has sufficient flexibility to allow a user to squeeze and compress the interior volume and expel gel through the at least one opening, by applying a compression force on the gel packet.

Abstract: A sexual accessory pack comprising a transparent or translucent sterile ring pack including a penile ring enclosed therein by a releasable film having a pull tab, where the ring pack is removably attached to the outer surface of a condom pack to provide integral packaging of sexual accessories. One or more sexual accessory packs are packaged in an at least partially transparent or translucent retail, such as a transparent or translucent window, to allow purchasers to visually access various characteristics of the packaged penile rings, such as style, shape and size, prior to completing a purchase.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved tool box useful for painters featuring a first receiving space or compartment, a second receiving space or compartment, a handle or means for carrying or transporting the tool box, and a means for receiving or holding in a substantially vertical position a paint brush or paint roller or tool useful for a painter. The tool box may be formed of any suitable material or combination or materials such as wood, fiber board, pressboard, rubber, plastic, metal or cardboard. The tool box may be designed for extended life or it may be formed of one or more materials adapted to be disposed of after one or a few or several uses. The tool box may be of any suitable shape such as substantially rectangular, square, oblong, elliptical, round, etc.

Abstract: A method of using a biological sampling device to obtain a biological sample. The device comprises a sheath, an applicator, a collector, and a handle. The method includes inserting a first applicator end into an organism with the device being in a pre-sampling configuration; transitioning the device from the pre-sampling configuration to a sampling configuration; with the device in the sampling configuration, via the handle, moving the collector against biological material within the organism to collect the biological material; transitioning the device from the sampling configuration to a post-sampling configuration; and with the device in the post-sampling configuration, withdrawing the device from within the organism.

Abstract: Makeup removal compositions include at least one branched, alkylated alcohol ester; one or a combination of dialkylated ether and dialkylated carbonate; at least one nonionic surfactant; and at least one vegetable derived oil, wherein the composition is essentially free of water. Articles include the composition infused in a water-insoluble or water-soluble substrate.

Abstract: An agent dose delivery system including: a first water-soluble film; a second film adhered to the first film; a first compartment and second compartment formed by the first film and the second film; a first agent composition in the first compartment; a second agent composition in the second compartment; and a perforated tear line between the two compartments allowing separation of the two compartments by hand without opening either compartment.

Abstract: A reinforcement unit for a side sill of a vehicle is provided. The side sill includes an inner panel and an outer panel having an upper flange and a lower flange. The reinforcement unit includes an outer reinforcement member located between the inner panel and the outer panel of the side sill, an inner reinforcement member located between the inner panel and the outer panel of the side sill, and straps attached to the upper flange and to the lower flange of the outer panel and spanning from the upper flange to the lower flange between the outer reinforcement member and the inner reinforcement member, the inner reinforcement member being attached to the straps.

Abstract: A packaging unit for hygiene articles, the unit being formed from a sheet of material having an inner surface, said inner surface comprising an edge portion being provided with a resealable adhesive for closure of the packaging unit. The sheet has a longitudinal center line and at least one transversely extending folding axis dividing the sheet into a first region and a second region. A tab is arranged at an edge portion of the first region. The tab extends in a longitudinal direction from said edge portion so that an extension of the tab along or parallel to the center line from a tab base to an outer edge of the tab is 0.5 cm or more. A method of forming the packaging unit is also provided.

Abstract: A toothbrush having a handle and a head in a display package is described. The head is attached to a neck which is attached to the handle. An indication element is between the head and the handle and is in electrical communication with a power source. A switch connects the indication element to the power source and has a first position where the indication element is not energized and a second position where the indication element is energized. An adequate force applied to the head and an at least partially translucent package body moves the switch to the second position. The package body has a first face and a second face. The first face and/or the second face have a rugose area configured to facilitate application of a force to the head and/or neck through the package body to place the switch in the second position.

Abstract: An alcohol pad system, alcohol pad, and method for cleaning a medicine vial include a pad member treated with alcohol and a projection member also treated with alcohol, disposed upon the pad member, with the projection member extending upwardly from the pad member, and the pad member and projection member are adapted to clean, or sanitize, the top of a medicine vial which includes a metal portion and a rubber insert portion disposed within the metal portion of the top of the medicine vial.

Abstract: A semi-permanent concealer composition for use on a target skin area that includes from about 10% to about 80% of a non-aqueous carrier from about 15% to about 35% of a tackifier comprising a tall oil glyceride, and from about 0.1% to about 20%, by weight, of colorant particles. The semi-permanent concealer composition is long lasting and has excellent wear characteristics.

Abstract: A disposable sterile breakable vial includes a handle section and a vial section which are completely separable in response to a manually applied separation force. The vial section includes a sterile void dimensioned to contain a unit dose of a sterile therapeutic topical agent. An elongated member comprises a proximal portion supported by the handle section and a distal portion provided with a sterile applicator element, such as a brush. At least the applicator element is completely enclosed within the vial section with the applicator element immersed within the therapeutic topical agent. A hermetic seal between the handle and vial sections maintains sterility of at least the vial section prior to handle and vial section separation. Complete separation of the handle section and the vial section exposes the elongated member and the applicator element for topical application of the therapeutic agent saturating the applicator element.

Abstract: A paint tray bag is provided. The paint tray bag comprises a bag comprising dimensions for containing a paint tray, and optionally painting tools, therein. The paint tray bag further comprises a sealing apparatus for releasably sealing the bag, the sealing apparatus around at least portion of a perimeter of the bag such that the bag comprises a closed position for containing the paint tray therein when the sealing apparatus is closed and an open position when the sealing apparatus is open, the bag enabled to lay flat in the open position to act as a drop sheet for the paint tray. The paint tray bag further comprises an extended drop sheet which unfolds from the bag to provide an extended area for the drop sheet.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a container system. More particularly the invention relates to the container system for storing at least two products of same or different type/color, and at least one applicator. The container system of the present invention is configured to comprise at least two receptacles for storing the products, and substantially abutting each other and at least one applicator configured to pick up the products stored in the receptacles simultaneously. The invention also relates to the container system for holding consumer products such as cosmetic or care products and is aimed at providing single or multiple makeup effects on the skin, face, lips, eyes and the like.

Abstract: A disposable sterile breakable vial includes a handle section and a vial section which are completely separable in response to a manually applied separation force. The vial section includes a sterile void dimensioned to contain a unit dose of a sterile therapeutic topical agent. An elongated member comprises a proximal portion supported by the handle section and a distal portion provided with a sterile applicator element, such as a brush. At least the applicator element is completely enclosed within the vial section with the applicator element immersed within the therapeutic topical agent. A hermetic seal between the handle and vial sections maintains sterility of at least the vial section prior to handle and vial section separation. Complete separation of the handle section and the vial section exposes the elongated member and the applicator element for topical application of the therapeutic agent saturating the applicator element.

Abstract: A paint tray bag is provided. The paint tray bag comprises a bag comprising dimensions for containing a paint tray, and optionally painting tools, therein. The paint tray bag further comprises a sealing apparatus for releasably sealing the bag, the sealing apparatus around at least portion of a perimeter of the bag such that the bag comprises a closed position for containing the paint tray therein when the sealing apparatus is closed and an open position when the sealing apparatus is open, the bag enabled to lay flat in the open position to act as a drop sheet for the paint tray. The paint tray bag further comprises an extended drop sheet which unfolds from the bag to provide an extended area for the drop sheet.

Abstract: A wiper comprises a rod (20), a wiping body (30) provided at one end of the rod and an outer packing; the rod (20) is of elasticity, the outer packing is a tube-like container (10) having both ends closed permanently and an easy break-off mark (13) provided on the tube wall; the wiper is firm, airtight and capable of being opened easily, and can be used conveniently and rapidly; the rod and the tube-like container are made from thermoplastic materials by technologies such as extruding, injection-molding and the like, both ends of the tube-like container are closed through fusion, mechanical seal and other manners, and the wiper has a simple production technology and is suitable for mass production and wide application.

Abstract: A container for sanitizing an article includes a case defining a central void sized to accommodate at least a portion of the article, a receptacle in fluid communication with the central void, and a granular, antiseptic media disposed within the receptacle. The granular, antiseptic media includes at least one out-gassing, antimicrobial agent such as, thyme oil or thymol. The granular, antiseptic media may further include a granular, fragrance blended with the granular, out-gassing, antimicrobial agent in a select ratio to remediate an antiseptic odor of the out-gassing, antimicrobial agent. The article may be a toothbrush or other type of brush, a mouth guard, a comb, a sponge, or other article which may be stored in a damp or wet condition after use.

Abstract: A case that stores one or more paintbrushes in manner to prevent paint in them from drying out, so that there is no need to clean those brushes between uses; moreover the case containing a pump evacuator to remove air from the case when it is closed, thus further retarding the drying of the brushes inside; and finally the case holding paint drying retardant that evanesces into the atmosphere inside the case, further slowing down the drying of the brushes inside.

Abstract: A product including a stack of a: plurality of interfolded sheets assembled from a folded sheet material. The stack having a first side, a second side, a plurality of first side folded sheets and a plurality of second side folded sheets. A majority of the first side folded sheets folded into a first fold configuration and a majority of the second side folded sheets folded into a second fold configuration. Within the stack, the first fold configuration is different than the second fold configuration. In one embodiment, the first side folded sheets were V-folded and the second side folded sheets were Z-folded. In another embodiment, the first side folded sheets were V-folded and the second side folded sheets were C-folded.

Abstract: A flexible bottle for containing a disinfecting liquid that can be used to disinfect a toothbrush. The bottle has a large reservoir for contain the disinfecting liquid and a small, secondary reservoir that is located proximate to the top of the bottle and which can be filled by squeezing the flexible bottle to force a quantity of the disinfecting liquid into the small, secondary reservoir. There is a cap that is designed to accept a toothbrush for entry into the container and which may have a slot formed therein or flexible flaps. The bottle can, therefore, be filled with disinfecting liquid and a toothbrush introduced into the small reservoir for disinfecting the toothbrush. The disinfecting liquid can then be discarded from the small reservoir and the secondary reservoir refilled as needed by the user.

Abstract: The paint brush cleaning and carrying device provides the advantage of a vented transparent pail with brush viewing from the exterior. The sealable removable lid provides tubular brush handle holders, each handle holder twistable and having varied height multiple pairs of orifices. Removable pins pass through the orifices and through existing holes in existing paint brush handles to dangle the brushes downwardly into selectively disposed brush solvents. The lipped removable lid can be inverted and returned atop the pail for brush drainage without solvent loss.

Abstract: A kit for storing and applying an adhesive removing device comprising an enclosure which includes a base portion and a removable top layer releasably secured to the base portion; an adhesive removing device including at least one wiping mechanism which includes at least one absorbent portion; and a biocompatible composition including a solvent and a moisturizing agent embedded in the absorbent portion of the wiping mechanism. A method for storing and applying an adhesive removing device comprises a series of steps for using the adhesive removing device to remove an adhesive from a surface.

Abstract: A disposable sterile breakable vial includes a handle section and a vial section which are completely separable in response to a manually applied separation force. The vial section includes a sterile void dimensioned to contain a unit dose of a sterile therapeutic topical agent. An elongated member comprises a proximal portion supported by the handle section and a distal portion provided with a sterile applicator element, such as a brush. At least the applicator element is completely enclosed within the vial section with the applicator element immersed within the therapeutic topical agent. A hermetic seal between the handle and vial sections maintains sterility of at least the vial section prior to handle and vial section separation. Complete separation of the handle section and the vial section exposes the elongated member and the applicator element for topical application of the therapeutic agent saturating the applicator element.

Abstract: Device for distributing a low volume or dose of product includes a reservoir defined by a joining area of two groups and that contains a distribution orifice, and an applicator including a grasping organ and a distribution organ composed of a rod, whose end is fitted with a distribution nozzle and whose other end is included in the grasping organ, at least one of the groups being a shell including a cavity having a collar that the joining area in part of and at least one of the groups has a collar including a trough; the distribution orifice communicating with the reservoir by a neck formed by the space between the two groups, the trough forming its wall at least partially; the neck including a breakable structure, breaking an area opening the orifice.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tearable packaging (1) for receiving at least one substance (6) and an applicator (7, 11), comprising a, for example, film-like carrier (2) in which at least one depression (4a, 4b) open on one side is formed which can be sealed towards the outside with a cover film (3) to form at least one chamber and comprising a channel (5a, 5b) formed between the carrier (2) and the cover film (3) in which the applicator (7, 11) is accommodated at least in sections in such a manner that the applicator (7, 11) is completely enclosed by the carrier (2) and the cover film (3).

Abstract: A toothbrush holder includes an outer body with a bottom section coupled thereto. A seal is intercalated therebetween and extends along the circumference of the outer body. An inner body is seated within the outer body and includes a plurality of chambers equidistantly aligned with a center thereof. The inner body has a diameter less than a diameter of the outer body and has a vertically oriented central shaft formed with the chambers. A top plate is attached to the chambers and is provided with a plurality of apertures counter-sunk therein and vertically aligned above the chambers. A dome-shaped lid is connected to an outer perimeter of the outer body, and disposed adjacent to the top plate. The apparatus includes a mechanism for automatically locking the lid to the outer body after the lid is adapted to a closed position.

Abstract: What is provided is a protective environment for paint paraphernalia and wet paint being used in a painting process. Examples of paint paraphernalia includes paint brushes, paint rollers, paint trays, and paint cans. The protective environment in one form is a flexible polyvinyl chloride of at least ½ mil in thickness. The flexible polyvinyl chloride is arranged two provided a three sided connecting edge with the fourth side left unconnected for an opening into the interior portion of the protective environment. The protective environment is placed over the paint paraphernalia and marked with various paint paraphernalia characteristics to aide in the temporary storage and reuse of the paint paraphernalia during a painting job.

Abstract: A unit dose package for applying a material with an applicator having a separate material and applicator portion. In one embodiment, a material well is squeezed to dispense the material onto an applicator through a releasable portion between the material well and the edge of the tray. In another embodiment, a plurality of material wells is used to mix different materials to be dispensed with an applicator. In another embodiment a portion of the cover is removable.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning a paint brush and preventing a discharge of harmful and flammable vapors. In a first embodiment, a housing has vertical front, side and rear walls that have upper edge portions in a common horizontal plane for providing a seat for a seal. The common upper of the housing are sealed by a soft resilient cellular seal and a cover that engages the housing. The cover and resilient cellular seal have aligned apertures for receiving in a pass through sealing relationship a handle of a paint brush. In a second embodiment, a cylindrical housing has an open top portion which is sealed by threadably engaging a cover with a resilient cellular seal therebetween. The cover and resilient cellular seal cover have aligned apertures for receiving in a pass through sealing relationship a handle of a paint brush.

Abstract: A toilet brush caddy is provided, includes a unitary one-piece housing, and is capable of supporting a toilet brush. The housing includes a brush receptacle and the toilet brush includes a handle and a cleaning head having a plurality of bristles. The caddy is capable of supporting the toilet brush such that the toilet brush is supported at an angle relative to the vertical, only contacts a front side of the brush receptacle, and the bristles do not contact any other portion of the brush receptacle when the brush is supported by the caddy.

Abstract: A single-use cosmetic package has a pouch with a front wall and a back wall. A wand is stored in the pouch. Upper and lower seals hermetically seal the perimeter of the pouch. A middle seal divides the pouch into a product reservoir in a lower half of the pouch and a dry chamber in the upper half. The wand projects from a handle end in the dry chamber through the middle seal to an applicator end in the product reservoir. A dog-bone shaped sealing structure on the wand forms a hermetic seal with the middle seal. The dry chamber is opened by pulling opposite tabs to peel the front wall from the back wall. When the wand is pulled from the pouch, a flange on the wand expands the middle seal to form a wiper opening in the product reservoir. The wiper opening is sized to wipe the applicator end of the wand, or an applicator attached to the end of the wand.

Abstract: A toothbrush holding device that holds a toothbrush so that its bristles are covered by a toothbrush cleaning fluid. The toothbrush cleaning fluid is contained in a cup. A lid having a toothbrush grasping device covers the opening of the cup. The toothbrush grasping device holds the toothbrush in a position such that the bristles of the toothbrush are below the surface of the toothbrush cleaning fluid. Also the toothbrush is held so that the bottom of the toothbrush is suspended above the bottom of the cup. In a preferred embodiment the cup includes a weighted bottom plate for improved stability and a contoured wall section for improved gripping. In a preferred embodiment the toothbrush grasping device is preferably a flexible membrane with triangular sections that also function to agitate and scrub the toothbrush bristles for improved cleaning.

Abstract: Clean room cleaning articles such as PVA sponge brushes and pre-saturated wipers are packaged in a sealed container with a de-ionized water containing around 0.05 to 1% hydrogen peroxide.

Abstract: What is provided is a protective environment for paint paraphernalia and wet paint being used in a painting process. Examples of paint paraphernalia includes paint brushes, paint rollers, paint trays, and paint cans. The protective environment in one form is a flexible polyvinyl chloride of at least ½ mil in thickness. The flexible polyvinyl chloride is arranged two provided a three sided connecting edge with the fourth side left unconnected for an opening into the interior portion of the protective environment. The protective environment is placed over the paint paraphernalia and marked with various paint paraphernalia characteristics to aide in the temporary storage and reuse of the paint paraphernalia during a painting job.

Abstract: What is provided is a protective environment for paint paraphernalia and wet paint being used in a painting process. Examples of paint paraphernalia includes paint brushes, paint rollers, paint trays, and paint cans. The protective environment in one form is a flexible polyvinyl chloride of at least ½ mil in thickness. The flexible polyvinyl chloride is arranged two provided a three sided connecting edge with the fourth side left unconnected for an opening into the interior portion of the protective environment. The protective environment is placed over the paint paraphernalia and marked with various paint paraphernalia characteristics to aide in the temporary storage and reuse of the paint paraphernalia during a painting job.

Abstract: A storage and carrying system in which paint brushes that are wet from recent cleaning are held in such a manner as to facilitate drying, and can be stored and moved from place to place while so disposed. The brushes are placed in holsters which are inserted into openings in the top panel of a case. The holsters have drain holes which allow liquid held in the bristle portions of the brushes to drip into the interior of the case. A drawer having a reservoir is positioned in the interior of the case beneath the holsters to collect the liquid dripping from the holsters.

Abstract: A portable paint station that includes a work table and a pair of legs that are positionable in a retracted position and an extended position. In one form, the paint station provides a work surface that may be selectively positioned at two distinct heights. In another form, the paint station provides a work surface with a roller tray recess that may be selectively covered to resist the formation of a skin on paint that is located in the recess. In a further form, the paint station provides a work table with a pair of legs. At least one set of the legs has a handle aperture that may be employed to hand carry the paint station on its side. In yet another form, the paint station includes a roller tray assembly that facilitates the short-term storage of a paint roller that is loaded with paint.

Abstract: A wetting vessel (6) designed to contain an element made of absorbent material (8) saturated in its lower part with wetting liquid and including elements (80) for decanting pigments if any contained in the wetting liquid. In accordance with one possible embodiment, the decantation elements are studs (80) whereon is set the absorbent material and the vessel (6) has a lid (7) defining an open wetting compartment for the absorbent wetting material (8) and a drying compartment including a drying absorbent material (9) set on a base forming a sieve. The paint can include a series of paint blocks (4) arranged so as to provide projecting each side by side a paint surface constituting a common dipping surface for a paint brush (4d) of the type having a foam dipping spatula.

Abstract: A paint brush cleaning accessory that includes a supporting mechanism for supporting the bristle portion of a paint brush entirely below the surface of a volume of a cleaning solvent within a cleaning solvent container while ensuring the tip ends of the bristle portion of the bristle portion are suspended above the bottom surface of the cleaning solvent container.

Abstract: The present invention is a packaging article that includes a first chamber defined by a sealed connection between a first film and a second film, a second chamber defined by a sealed connection between a third film and a fourth film, where the third film at least partially abuts the second film, and a third chamber defined by a sealed connection between the first film and the fourth film.

Abstract: This invention relates to a paint roller tray with a hinged lid that, when closed, forms a seal in order to protect the contents of the tray. The interior of the tray includes a handle rest for supporting the handle of a paint roller when the tray is stored or otherwise not in active use. The handle rest maintains the roller handle above the level of the paint while both the roller on the drain field and paint in the reservoir remain sealed from the exterior of the tray. Further, the invention includes grooves on the lid and corresponding protrusions and tabs on the bottom that facilitate stacking of multiple paint trays.

Abstract: A device can be especially designed for storing and dispensing dental materials. The device comprises a container comprising a first and a second film which form at least one first chamber for receiving a first substance and a recess that is separated from the chamber and serves to remove the first substance. The separation area between the recess and the first chamber is provided with a passage area that can be opened in a selective manner. The first chamber contains at least one additional container.

Abstract: A liquid polishing composition of the invention suitable for polishing an automobile and the like comprises about 0.01 to about 3 percent by weight of at least one silicone-based wax, about 0.20 to about 10 percent by weight of poly(alpha olefin) compounds including about 0.1 to about 5 percent by weight of at least one hyperbranched poly(alpha olefin), about 6 to about 60 percent by weight of at least one polydimethylsiloxane silicone fluid, about 1 to about 20 percent by weight of at least one volatile cyclic silicone, about 0.25 to about 3 percent by weight of at least one amino-functional silicone, about 0.01 to about 5 percent by weight of at least one UV absorber, and a petroleum-based carrier therefor. The liquid polishing composition can be packaged together with a microfiber polishing cloth in the form of a polishing kit.

Abstract: A container for sanitizing an article includes a case defining a central void sized to accommodate at least a portion of the article, a receptacle in fluid communication with the central void, and a granular, antiseptic media disposed within the receptacle. The granular, antiseptic media includes at least one out-gassing, antimicrobial agent such as, thyme oil or thymol. The granular, antiseptic media may further include a granular, fragrance blended with the granular, out-gassing, antimicrobial agent in a select ratio to remediate an antiseptic odor of the out-gassing, antimicrobial agent. The article may be a toothbrush or other type of brush, a mouth guard, a comb, a sponge, or other article which may be stored in a damp or wet condition after use.

Abstract: A unit dose package for applying a material with an applicator having a separate material and applicator portion. In one embodiment, a plurality of material wells is used to mix different materials to be dispensed with an applicator. In an embodiment the plurality of material wells are concentric. In another embodiment a portion of the cover is removable. In another embodiment, a material well is squeezed to dispense the material onto an applicator.

Abstract: A device for storing and applying material, especially dental material, comprises a first zone comprising a first and a second film that define at least one first chamber that receives a first substance, and a pouch separated from the chamber for withdrawing the first substance. The separation between the pouch and the first chamber is provided with a through opening that can be selectively opened. The device further comprises a second zone with a second chamber that is not linked with the first section by way of a through opening that can be selectively opened.

Abstract: The invention is a cleaning material for cleaning printing machines. The cleaning material is comprised of a fabric that has been impregnated with a cleaning composition having branched chain monobasic and/or dibasic esters that contain 2-ethyl hexanoate. The cleaning composition can also include additional low volatility solvents and surfactants. A particularly useful cleaning composition is comprised of isobutyl stearate in combination with branched chain monobasic and/or dibasic esters that contain 2-ethyl hexanoate. The cleaning material can be wound onto a roll that can be adaptable to fit commercially available printing machine cleaning devices.

Abstract: A dose package for applying a material with an applicator having a separate material and applicator portion. In one embodiment, a portion of a cover is removable, exposing the material and applicator. In another embodiment, a plurality of material wells are used to mix different materials to be dispensed with an applicator. In another embodiment, a material well is squeezed to dispense the material onto an applicator.