Abstract: A display device for affixing samples to a package provides a member having a first surface which includes first fastening means; and a second surface which includes second fastening means, wherein the first fastening means fastens the member to a first object which supports the member, and the second fastening means attaches a display means.

Abstract: By employing the present invention, a delivery system comprising drinking straws as a holder or instrument for secretly retaining a prize award is realized. The drinking straws of the present invention may be randomly intermixed with conventional non-prize bearing drinking straws, while being incapable of detection prior to opening the cover or holder associated therewith. In this way, prize awards such as cash and/or miniature models of prizes being won are secretly hidden and randomly distributed to lucky customers who instantly win the prize award.

Abstract: A decorative receptacle for plastic shopping bags as well as a variety of other, different types of articles, the receptacle comprising an upper member having the general structure and appearance of an upper portion of a doll body, whether a human figure or an animal figure, and a lower element structured and disposed for receiving a variety of different articles therein. The lower element, which has the general shape and configuration of a skirt, is preferably removably attached to the upper member to permit laundering, and extends downwardly from the upper member. The lower element defines a cavity in which the articles can be stored, preferably in a generally vertical, stacked array, and also has at least one access opening in communication with the cavity that is sized and configured to allow passage therethrough of one or more of the various articles.

Abstract: A thermoformed dual-compartment flexible package and method for storing and dispensing the components of a polymerizable system such as the base and catalyst portions of an addition cured dental impression material. Mutually reactive constituents are isolated during storage. A first embodiment of the package includes two thermoplastic cups each having an open mouth circumscribed by an annular groove, separated by a slotted aperture. The package further includes a thermoformed flexible closure having a central projection between two annular projections. Two seals are formed by engaging the annular projections within the grooves. A second embodiment includes two thermoplastic cups separated by a slotted aperture, with each cup having an open mouth from whose rim depends an outwardly canted wall terminating at a recessed lip.

Abstract: A foldable flat sheet includes eyeglasses formed therein and which may be folded to construct a container, such as a rectangular-shaped sleeve. The foldable flat sheet is constructed with fold lines, the point where the temple bars of the eyeglasses join the eye aperture portion being positioned at these fold lines to allow the eyeglasses to be easily fitted to the wearer's face upon removal from the container. The eyeglasses may be constructed to allow 3-dimensional viewing therethrough.

Abstract: A foldable carrier for transporting a plurality of food or beverage containers, including (a) a handle portion having at least one slot formed therein; (b) a first panel having at least a first elliptical opening therein; (c) a second panel having at least a second elliptical opening therein; (d) a flexible connection between the handle portion and the first and second panels which permits the handle portion to be moved between a position where the handle portion is perpendicular to the first and second panels and a position where the handle portion is substantially parallel with one of the first and second panels; (e) a third panel with third and fourth elliptical openings and resulting in perpendicular alignment between the first and third, and second and fourth elliptical openings, which connects both the first and second cup supporting panels and limits movement of the first panel towards the second panel when food or drink containers are placed in and carried by the first and second openings; and (f) a l

Abstract: Paper coffee filters are stacked one atop another and packaged within a container, such as a carton or a plastic bag. The paper coffee filters define a cavity within the container in which is placed a water filter device comprising activated carbon. The paper filters are used to filter coffee grounds or the like from a brewed beverage. The water filter device is used to filter impurities from the brewing water before the brewing process. The disclosed packaging arrangement reduces packaging costs and serves to notify users that their existing water filter device has reached the end of its useful life because the coffee filters and the replacement water filter device are provided in a unitary package.

Abstract: A container can be juxtaposed with another container to form an integrated package of containers. Each container is substantially triangular in horizontal section and forms first, second and third walls and has a top enclosed bottom. Each top of the container is formed as a substantially T-top closure formed from first and second pinched walls converging at the third wall. A container can be selectively dimensioned and juxtaposed together so that the containers form a rectangular configured package. The containers can be held together to maintain the juxtaposed containers in a substantially rectangular configuration.

Abstract: A package is provided for a medical appliance. The package includes a container for the appliance and a measurement device that is carried by the container. The measurement device is accessible to a consumer and is formed to be extensible from and retractable into the container.

Abstract: A pet bag for storing and dispensing pet food, comprising a chamber wall bounding an interior chamber, an access opening formed through the chamber wall for accessing the chamber, whereby pet food may be placed into the interior chamber through the access opening for allowing efficient storage and transport of the pet food, and a dispense opening formed through the chamber wall for allowing a user to selectively dispense the pet food from the interior chamber.

Abstract: Packaging system for liquid reagents in which two or more vessels with holding areas are combined by pressing a plug-on plate onto the holding areas of the vessels. For this purpose the plug-on plate has two or more apertures the cross-section of which essentially corresponds to the cross-section of the holding areas of the vessels. Plug-on plate and/or holding areas of the vessels can have stop elements which, after the combination, hinder the separation vessels and plug-on plate.

Abstract: A carton for enclosing an object which has a top face defining a plane and having a first edge, a second edge, a third edge and a fourth edge. The carton further includes a first side panel attached to the first edge and angled relative to the plane, a second side panel attached to the second edge and angled relative to the plane, a third side panel attached to the third edge and having a planar portion which is parallel to and offset from the plane and a fourth side panel attached to the fourth edge. The first, second, third and fourth side panels each have an unattached edge, where the unattached edges define an opening which is substantially parallel to the planar portion.

Abstract: An infant's food dish includes a sound unit which is enabled by a switch, the state of which can be changed merely by bringing an object into proximity with the switch. Suitably the switch is magnetically operable and the object is the magnetized tip of a feeding utensil such as a spoon.

Abstract: A pocket size portable pill box with dual rounded bottom compartments with said compartments subdivideable by the user and with said compartments closed by snap action of a lid to form individual small compartments; said pill box further equipped with a removable filling means and means to changeably label the desired contents of each compartment. Some embodiments of the invention further having a make-up kit, a computer, or an audible alarm mounted on one surface of the boxlike unit.

Abstract: A containment, collection and disposal device includes a liquid, impermeable bag which has an absorptive member attached to the outer surface of the distal end thereof for absorbing spills or other waste materials. A tab or handle is provided at the distal end of the bag at the inner surface thereof enabling the bag to reversed inside out so that, after a spill has been contained and collected, the material is isolated within the reversed bag. Seals are provided on the outer surface of the bag to enable the absorptive member to be sealed from the environment prior to use, and such seals may also then be used to seal the contaminant-laden absorptive member from the environment after the bag has been placed in the inside-out position.

Abstract: A portable ice box including two folding tables and two folding chairs. The tables are supported by U-shaped frame members positionable in a position extending below the tables. The U-shaped frame members have ball ends which are inserted in clamp seats disposed in two corners of each table.

Abstract: A package amusement device for producing sound or light upon interaction with a package, comprising: packaging material, a detection apparatus coupled with the packaging material for detecting interaction with the packaging material, a microprocessor apparatus coupled to the packaging material and electronically connected to the detection apparatus for generating a pre-programmed signal with respect to the type of interaction, an amplifying apparatus electronically connected to the microprocessor for amplifying the signal from the microprocessor, and a sense-detectible signal generating apparatus electronically connected to said amplifying apparatus.

Abstract: By employing the present invention, a delivery system comprising drinking straws as a holder or instrument for secretly retaining a prize award is realized. The drinking straws of the present invention are randomly intermixed with conventional non-prize bearing drinking straws, thereby being incapable of detection prior to opening the cover or holder associated therewith. In this way, prize awards such as cash and/or miniature models of prizes being won are secretly hidden and randomly distributed to lucky customers who instantly win the prize award.

Abstract: The invention provides a package for accommodating product having at least two components, which package has at least two self-contained chambers in which the individual components of the product can be stored in such a manner that they are hermetically separated from one another. The end regions of the chamber walls are in the form of a common closure for the individual chambers such the individual chambers can only be opened simultaneously.

Abstract: An improved food storage container is formed from a container body having two sides separated by a shared edge, which defines an axis about which the two sides are adapted for movement between open and storage positions. The open position is defined by a substantially planar disposition of the two sides, while the closed position is defined by the formation of a substantially air-tight cavity. A seal extends around the three nonshared sides of the periphery of the first and second container sides. The seal is of a type that is readily adapted for repeated use, and forms a substantially air-tight seal when closed. Finally, a pair of symmetrically-disposed service flaps are provided and adapted for movement between active and stowed positions. In use, the service flaps are responsively attached to the two sides to fold out into the active position when the two container sides are motivated to the open position, and into the stowed position when the two container sides are motivated to the closed position.

Abstract: Prepared flat paper stock blank is disposed for assembly into a dual-configuration food and beverage carrier, selectively folded into an upright box with upward-extending side walls and end walls with handle panels extending from the box base around the side walls and meeting over the box as a handle or alternatively into an inverted box with downwardly-extending side and end walls with handle panels extending from the base upward and away from the side walls. When the handle panels are folded toward and around the base side walls, the carrier is disposed to enclose foodstuffs placed in the carrier. When the handle panels are folded away from the base side walls, the carrier becomes a cup and cone carrier, the box being carried inverted. One or more holes are provided in the base section for receiving cups and cones. Hinged sectors are provided at the hole perimeter to cover the hole, lightly connected until mildly urged downward to receive a cup thereby breaking the light connection.

Abstract: A bottomless foldable carrier for transporting a plurality of food or beverage containers, including (a) a handle portion; (b) a first cup supporting panel having at least a first elliptical opening therein; (c) a second cup supporting panel having at least a second elliptical opening therein; (d) a flexible connection between the handle portion and the first and second cup supporting panels which permits the handle portion to be moved between a position where the handle portion is perpendicular to the first and second panels and a position where the handle portion is substantially parallel with one of the first and second panels; and (e) a third panel with third and fourth elliptical openings, which connects both the first and second cup supporting panels, limits movement of the first cup supporting panel towards the second cup supporting panel when beverage containers are placed in and carried by the first and second openings, and allows perpendicular alignment between the first and third, and second and fo

Abstract: A multiple position work is disclosed caddy seat or stool which has a base and at least two rest surfaces to support a worker. The stool and rest surfaces are constructed and arranged to properly balance the worker's weight and relieve stress and strain on a worker's neck, upper body, and back and to provide comfort to a worker. The work stool also includes a storage compartment for caddying tools and which is easily accessible when used in any of the positions. Additionally, the stool may have limb rests for when the worker is working in a kneeling position. Cushions are provided on the rest surfaces to provide maximum comfort for the worker. The work stool is designed for use by heating, ventilating, and air conditioning technicians, but is readily adaptable to for use by plumbers, electricians, masons, mechanics, janitors, gardeners, and the like.

Abstract: A cooler and seat system including an insulated container that has a rectangular bottom member with a rectangular rear wall, a rectangular front wall and a pair of side walls. The insulated container has an upper peripheral edge therearound and integral the walls. A first lid has a bottom portion and a top portion with a peripheral wall therebetween and hingedly coupled to the rear wall of the insulated container. A second lid has a bottom portion and a top portion with a peripheral wall therebetween. The peripheral wall is hingedly coupled to the peripheral wall of the first lid for selective rotation of the second lid thereabout. The first lid, when coupled with the second lid, is capable of forming a seat. Lastly, a pair of anti-extension straps with each having a first end coupled to the first lid and a second end coupled to the second lid.

Abstract: A receptacle for plastic shopping bags and like articles comprising an upper member having the general structure and appearance of an upper portion of a doll body, whether a human figure or an animal figure, and a lower element structured and disposed for receiving articles therein. The lower element, which has the general shape and configuration of a skirt, is attached to the upper member and extends downwardly therefrom. The lower element defines a cavity in which plastic shopping bags can be stored, and also has an opening in communication with the cavity that is sized and configured to allow passage therethrough of a plastic shopping bag. The receptacle includes means for suspending the receptacle from a vertical surface, positioned on the upper member so as to substantially prevent the upper member from falling forward and thereby allow primarily a full display of both the upper member and lower element when suspended.

Abstract: A storage box for storing tools and various other items includes a lower box portion and a cover hinged to the lower box portion. The storage box also includes a flashlight that is removably positioned in a recess in the cover. The flashlight and the cover of the storage box are specifically configured to allow the light beam emitted by the flashlight to be adjusted over a wide range. The cover is also provided with a handle for carrying the storage box. The handle is movable between a recessed stored position and an upright grasping position, and is specifically designed to be moved without having to move the flashlight. The storage box can also be provided with an arrangement for mounting one of a plurality of different accessory holding modules on the storage box.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the generation of a foaming dispersion of bubbles in a carbonated beverage or other gas-containing liquid packaged in a can (120) or other sealed container. An initially liquid-free device (9) having an internal chamber with an inlet/outlet valve (130/150) assembly is placed in the can, which is then filled with the beverage. The can is sealed and pasteurized, which raises the internal pressure in the can to force some of the gasified beverage into the device through the inlet valve. The outlet valve holds the quantity of beverage in the internal chamber until the can is opened, whereupon the depressurization of the can opens the outlet valve to discharge the internal chamber through an orifice to initiate seed bubbles which form a head on the beverage. The method and apparatus are particularly applicable to producing a head on fermented alcoholic beverages to simulate draught beverages.

Abstract: A powdered drink multiple compartment flexible packet (10) comprising a rear rectangular panel (12) and a front rectangular panel (14). A first facility (16) is for connecting side edges (18), top edges (20) and bottom edges (22) of the rear rectangular panel (12) to the front rectangular panel (14). A second facility (24) is for connecting intermediate spaced apart strips (26) of the front rectangular panel (14) to the rear rectangular panel (12). The strips (26) are in parallel relationships to the top edges (20) and the bottom edges (22) thereof, so as to form a plurality of compartments (28) therein to separately hold particulate ingredients (30) needed in making the powdered drink.

Abstract: A weather, dust, and impact protective shielding device which includes a flexible shielding plate made of flat, rectangular shape having a plurality of mounting holes for fastening to respective screw holes on the top or bottom side of an air conditioner by screws, four corner notches in the four corners thereof, and four tracks at four sides between each two corner notches, the tracks being bendable so that they can be bent inwards and covered over a part of the periphery of the air conditioner when the flexible shielding plate is fixed; and four sealing blocks for fastening to the shield plate to seal up the corner notches respectively.

Abstract: A scoop assembly capable of being lifted through a granular material to a headspace of an upright container from a location in the container below the headspace when the granular material is fluidized by shaking the container along a substantially vertical axis. A scoop assembly has a handle portion connected to a measuring portion. The measuring portion has a cavity which is covered by a removable cover which prevents granular material entering the cavity before the scoop assembly is lifted into the headspace. The scoop assembly has an outer shape which is streamlined to enhance lifting speed.

Abstract: A combined waste receptacle and advertising display is formed in a pyramidal shape from a single piece of folded material which to provide an enclosed waste receiving cavity and a three display surfaces. Openings in the pyramid walls provide access to a substantially enclosed waste receiving cavity. Advertising information and/or articles may be applied or attached to the remaining surface area of the walls.

Abstract: A merchandising display device having an upright tubular housing and a removable decorative covering is disclosed. The housing has an open top for permitting access to merchandise contained in the housing. The covering is of a deflatably air-inflated sleeve structure and is disposed around the housing so as to cover the outside surface of the housing. The covering includes an outer wall which defines the outer perimeter of the sleeve structure. The covering is formed of air-impervious flexible sheet material such that the outer wall is bulged outwardly due to internal pressure of the covering to provide a contour different from the contour of the housing.

Abstract: A package is disclosed that enables packaging of associated items in a single pack. Typical of the items to be packaged are pharmaceutical drugs and associated drug delivery apparatus. The package (1) includes a main container or first compartment (10) adapted to contain a first one of the items e.g. drug delivery apparatus and a support or second compartment (11) adapted to releasably hold a subsidiary container to contain the second of the items e.g. vial or similar container. The subsidiary container may take the form of a sleeve or box retained with the second compartment.

Abstract: An integrated packaging system, including a funnel, for containers of motor oil or other pourable materials. The packaging system is formed into a box out of a sheet of material, such as corrugated cardboard. One or more walls of the cardboard are partially die cut to allow selective removal of a section, with fold lines pre-stamped, which when folded form a funnel. The funnel is convenient, included as a part of the box, storable within the box and recyclable with the box when discarded.

Abstract: A utility box for storing and/or carrying articles to a remote site has a base and a cover with a clamping vise incorporated as an integral portion of the cover. The base is a box-like structure defining a chamber for holding the articles and having a set of four pedestals which provide a supporting structure for the integral vise. The base further includes an integral pair of clamping feet which extend from two of the pedestals to form a surface which can be used to clamp the utility box to a relatively stationary surface. The cover is hingedly secured to the base and mates with a positioning rib extending from the base in order to locate and position the cover with respect to the base. The integral vise defines a worksurface and includes a stationary jaw and a movable jaw. The movable jaw is movable via a pair of threaded rods which are rotatably mounted to the cover.

Abstract: A napkin (25) combined with a fast food container is placed on the plane portion (14) of the container and held in place by a sheet (18) which covers all or part of the napkin (25) and which extends beyond the napkin (25) at points permitting its attachment to the portion (14) of the container. This assembly constitutes the plane portion (32) of the container; when the container is being used, the napkin (25) stays in place until the consumer removes it from its housing consisting of the sheets (14) and (18) before eating. This concept is applicable to various existing containers.

Abstract: A portable seat-container for outdoor use is mountable to a conventional five or six gallon bucket and provides a comfortable seat while allowing access to the interior of the bucket. The seat-container is comprised of a half cylindrical receptacle having a receptacle rim, a bottom, a curved sidewall and a flat sidewall. The receptacle rim includes a flange extending from the curved sidewall which is capable of supporting the receptacle on the rim of a bucket so that the curved sidewall abuts the sidewall of the bucket. A lid seat is hingably attached to a straight portion of the receptacle rim. The lid preferably includes a cushion which serves as a comfortable seat, and may also include a latch for releasably holding the lid seat closed on the receptacle.

Abstract: A combination book and package case assembly includes a book having front and back covers, pages disposed in between the front and back covers, and an external binding for joining the front and back covers and the pages together. The assembly further includes a hinge strip having a plurality of openings formed therein for attaching the hinge strip to the binding of the book, and a package case capable of receiving a premium related product therein for enhancing the marketability of the book. The package case has a base portion, a cover portion, and a hinge portion for hingedly connecting respective sides of the base and cover portions in such a manner that the cover portion is movable between a closed position in which it overlies the base portion and is in parallel relation thereto and an open position in which the cover portion is hingedly moved away from the base portion and is in angled relation thereto.

Abstract: A stationery organizer including a base, a plurality of seat plates, a plurality of first bolts, a plurality of second bolts, a plurality of third bolts, a plurality of nuts, characterized in that the base is generally triangular in shape and provided with a threaded hole at its center and three holes 11 each at one of its angular portion, the seat plate has the same shape and size as the base and is provided with three holes each at one of its triangular portion and provided at the central portion with an opening, the first bolt is formed with a threaded hole at its lower end and a threaded portion at its upper end, the second bolt is shorter than the first bolt and formed with a threaded portion at both ends which is adapted to engage with the threaded hole of the first bolt, the third bolt is shorter than the second bolt and formed with a threaded hole at its lower end and a threaded portion at the upper end, whereby the stationery organizer can be easily changed in shape as desired.

Abstract: A liquid sauce container packet and tray assembly is provided including a packet (1) containing sauce which is thermally fused on opposing ends to flanges of a tray (2). The thermally fused ends of the packet (1) are formed in a perforated line (3) manner for ease of removal of the packet (1) from the tray (2). Upon separation of the tray (2) and packet (1) along the perforated lines (3), the sauce may be dispensed into the tray (2).

Abstract: A receptacle for plastic shopping bags and like articles comprising an upper member having the general structure and appearance of an upper portion of a doll body, and a lower element structured and disposed for receiving articles therein. The lower element, which has the general shape and configuration of a skirt, is attached to the upper member and extends downwardly therefrom. The lower element defines a cavity in which plastic shopping bags can be stored, and also has an opening in communication with the cavity that is sized and configured to allow passage therethrough of a plastic shopping bag. The receptacle may also include means structured and disposed on the lower element for either partially or fully closing the opening and means for suspending the receptacle from a vertical surface. The upper element of the receptacle may additionally include a pair of arms connected together so as to form a holding member for a dish towel.

Abstract: A new and improved cat litter scoop container comprises a holder formed as a generally hollow box with an open front. The holder has vertically positioned sidewalls and a vertically positioned rear wall. The holder also includes a roof and a floor. A front cover is formed in a long hollow shaped configuration with an upper region and a lower region. The lower region has a generally linear horizontal edge at its lowermost extent. The cover is contoured to be positioned within the front edges of the sidewalls of the holder in the operative orientation. A hinge is positioned between the holder and front cover and is affixed to both. The hinge is adapted to permit rotational opening and closing of the front cover.

Abstract: A dual use kit of structural members, and method of using the kit to perform different functions during shipment and use of a transport refrigeration unit. Structural members of the kit initially form a shipping crate for a transport refrigeration unit, for protecting the transport refrigeration unit during shipment from a manufacturer to a user. The transport refrigeration unit is mounted on the outer surface of a predetermined trailer wall such that the return air plenum extends into a conditioned space defined by the trailer. Structural members of the shipping crate are convertible by the user to form an air return bulkhead adjacent to an inner surface of the predetermined wall of a trailer, to direct trailer air into the return air plenum of the transport refrigeration unit.

Abstract: A carrying case and anchoring system for a beach umbrella and its support shaft is disclosed comprising in combination:(1) Container means consisting of top, bottom and side members wherein the top and bottom members are operationally connected at one edge by hinge means to allow pivoting of the members about the axis of the hinge means whereby the container is opened and closed; wherein the top, bottom and side members define a hollow cavity when the carrying case is closed of sufficient size to receive a beach umbrella, its support shaft and a weighting medium for anchoring the container means, umbrella and support shaft; the top and bottom members being further characterized by possessing a plurality of paired openings situated through the top and bottom members wherein the openings of each pair are in direct opposition to one another such that when the carrying case is closed, the opening in the top member is juxtaposed upon the opening in the bottom member, thereby forming a channel through which the umb

Abstract: A bowl and cutting board combination has a bowl member configured to removably receive and support a cutting board member at its upper end and when supported on the bowl member is used for cutting or preparing foods placed thereon, and thereafter the cutting board is removed and used to transfer the foods thereon which have been cut or prepared into the bowl member. The cutting board member serves as a cutting surface, a food preparation surface, and a handling surface, and the bowl member serves as the support for the cutting board member and as a container for receiving the foods which have been cut or prepared on the cutting board member. The cutting board member optionally serves as a lid for the bowl member to cover the contents of the bowl, before or after cutting or preparation.

Abstract: A spray shield for temporarily covering an open face of a fixture, particularly a canister light fixture. The spray shield is conveniently outlined on and removable from a panel of cardboard shelf packaging of the canister light. The spray shield provides a disk-shaped portion surrounded by radially extending tabs which can be bent off from to the disk-shaped portion to form a resilient shallow pan which is grippingly held within an inside surface of the canister light. The spray shield as a flat panel can be easily removed from a panel of the packaging which provides a weakened line around an outer circumference of the spray shield.

Abstract: A container (10) includes a hoop (14) defining first and second open faces (16, 18). A flexible membrane (20) is secured tautly to the hoop to cover the first open face, whereby the flexible membrane serves as a percussion drum head and the hoop and flexible membrane cooperatively define a cavity (22) for receiving articles (24). A removable lid (26) selectively covers the second open face.

Abstract: A sleeving device includes two side brackets. These brackets are secured to the side edges of a flap of a shipping box that contains a roll of sleeving material. The side brackets each engage a respective side edge of the flap in a respective channel. One of the side brackets further includes a guide that forms a funnel-shaped opening that facilitates the loading of film into the pockets of the sleeving material.

Abstract: A combination thermal shipping and/or storage container and leak-resistant bag for potentially infectious biological specimens. Two molded plastic sections press together to form a closed compartment. A slow-warming or slow-cooling composition within each section surrounds the compartment to hold the specimens in the bag within a desired temperature range for a relatively long period. A portion of the bag extends from the closed container sections for exposing any labeling imprinted on the bag. A separate pouch in the bag, accessible from outside the container, is provided for holding any documentation which is to accompany the specimens.

Abstract: A suspension package for sensitive articles includes an article-enclosing flexible bag and an outer enclosing clamshell container having shell halves with abutting edge portions which trap the bag edges therebetween upon closure. A closure mechanism allows the bag and article to be initially supported on one shell half and, upon shell closure, to impart tension to the bag and to hold the shells tightly closed. The clamshell and bag are made of plastic materials, either or both of which may be static dissipative.