Abstract: A support structure for retaining items, such as pots of flowers, bottles, bags and the like in position includes a peripheral side wall having an open top and an open bottom defining at least two bag-containing compartments. The support structure is foldable from a folded, generally flat, storable configuration to an unfolded, in-use configuration.

Abstract: A package (10) is disclosed including a tray (22) having an annular flange (34) extending from the open end (26) of a basket (24) receiving a promotional device (38). The open end (26) of the basket (24) is closed by a clear membrane label (32) extending thereover and onto the flange (34) to seal the promotional device (38) in the basket (24). The basket (24) is inserted into an opening (20) formed in a panel (14) of a carton (12) until the flange (34) abuts with the panel (14) around the opening (20). A second label (36) is secured over the tray (22) and to the panel (14) around the flange (34) to attach the tray (22) to the carton (12). To temporarily lock the tray (22) to the carton (12) prior to the securement of the second label (36), the basket ( 24) can be friction fit in the opening (20), can include detents (40) formed in the side walls (28) of the basket (24) for abutting with the panel (14) opposite to the flange (34), or the like.

Abstract: A footstool for use by a guitar player. The footstool includes a foot support member, a first leg structure that is attached to the foot support member and delineates a compartment beneath the foot support member. The foot support member and the first leg support member are designed having a composite shape, such that when the footstool is inverted, the footstool conforms to, and facilitates being enclosed within a neck-end of a guitar carrying case. The footstool also includes a second leg structure designed for attachment within the compartment and is intended for use as an elevation adjustment mechanical arrangement for accommodating the guitar player's desired playing position. The compartment's length, depth and width are sized for receiving, and facilitating an unobstructed placement of the neck end (tuning peg end) of a guitar in the guitar carrying case.

Abstract: A rotary tool carrier assembly includes a base having a ball race, and a tool carrier unit fastened to the base and revolvably supported on the ball race, the tool carrier unit being consisted of a bottom tool carrier supported on the ball race having upright stop rods and recessed holes and linked sloping cells for carrying different drill gimlets and tool bits and sockets, a top tool carrier having a plurality of tool hanging holes for hanging tools and tool storage chambers for keeping screws and nuts, and an upright support connected between the bottom tool carrier and the top tool carrier.

Abstract: A thermoformed bowl filled and sealed with a sample food product forms a sample package. The bowl is sized and shaped to the contours of and so as to nest upon the shoulders of a plastic one gallon jug or bottle. The package has a centrally located die-cut hole to lock under the bottle neck boss. Free samples of the food product can thus be distributed to accompany regular sales of one gallon plastic containers of milk.

Abstract: A container for sticks of gum comprising a container having four rectangular side walls, and a bottom wall in a rectangular shape coupling the side walls in a rectangular configuration with a central axis and with an open top in a configuration essentially the same as that of the bottom wall, the side walls and bottom wall forming a chamber for the receipt of a pack of sticks of gum, the open top being recessed to form exterior bearing surfaces formed in the side walls on their exterior surfaces both parallel and transverse with respect to the axis and further comprising a closure cap having four rectangular side walls and a top wall in a rectangular shape coupling the side walls in a rectangular axis with a central axis and with an open bottom, the open bottom being recessed to form exterior bearing surfaces both parallel and transverse to the axis and positionable in contact with the bearing surfaces of the container when in a coupled closed orientation.

Abstract: A cassette for storing and dispensing cuvettes and comprising an enclosable frame defining an interior volume for storing cuvettes. The frame includes a removable cover to aid in loading a plurality of cuvettes into the cassette. The frame also includes a side wall having a pivotally mounted door for pivoting between a closed position and an open position for dispensing the cuvettes from the cassette. And, the frame includes a locking mechanism for locking the door in the closed position to avoid an inadvertent dispensing of cuvettes. According to another aspect of the invention, a mechanism is provided for loading the cassette into an operative relationship with a machine for dispensing contents of the cassette for use by the machine. The loading mechanism includes a base adapted for being fixedly mounted on the machine. The loading mechanism also includes a holder for releasably holding the cassette.

Abstract: The box is rectangular and has a hinged lid for opening and closing the top. The bottom of the box has storage space for pill bottles and above this storage space, a ledge on which a weekly pill container box rests. The weekly pill container box contains a week's supply of pills in daily compartments and has a unique arrangement of doors for opening and closing the compartments. The box has a unique arrangement of compartments. It also contains a cassette recorders, windows, and an inner lid which provides a pill display, all for presenting useful information. These features can be used for presenting not only medical information, but other information as well, and the box can be used for other than medical purposes.

Abstract: The combination fishing tackle box and pole holder includes a box having an interior storage space. The lid is connected to at least one fishing pole holder which is in the form of a pipe which extends up from the lid top surface at an angle. The pipe has its lower end in the form of a socket which releasably retains the butt end of a fishing pole. The upper portion of the pipe extends up around the pole and has a cutaway portion on the rear side, so that the pole body can be tilted backwardly out of the cutaway portion while retaining the pole butt in the socket, in order to set a hook in a fish caught on the fishing pole line. The box can have one or more carrying handles and the holder can be hinged to the lid top and movable between the raised operative position and a down storage position. The lid can be configured to provide a storage recess for the holder when in the down position.

Abstract: A combination lid and tray attachment comprising two integrally combined components; a tray section comprised of a bottom surface and sidewalls extending upwardly from the bottom surface, and a lid section pending from the aforementioned bottom surface, comprised of sidewalls and an interlocking projection, whereby the tray section and lid section together facilitate use wherein the lid removably secures by way of the interlocking projections to a container, enclosing its contents to prevent spillage and the tray section provides a means for holding or storing desired articles.

Abstract: A thermoformed bowl filled and sealed with a sample food product forms a sample package. The bowl is sized and shaped to the contours of and so as to nest upon the shoulders of a plastic one gallon jug or bottle. The package has a centrally located die-cut hole to lock under the bottle neck boss. Free samples of the food product can thus be distributed to accompany regular sales of one gallon plastic containers of milk.

Abstract: The communion device includes a tray having a central opening for receiving a removable container and a plurality of bread receiving openings surrounding the central opening for receiving a plurality of pieces of bread, each of which is wrapped in a removable wrapper. The container is located in the central opening for receiving the wrappers after they have been removed from the bread for disposal purposes.

Abstract: A fuel can is provided which includes a receptacle for receiving fuel or other liquid therein and a tray for holding other items, the tray being complementally configured with the bottom of the receptacle whereby the tray and receptacle may be releasably coupled in mating engagement. The tray and receptacle are provided with coupling structure which includes a pair of bosses on one component and a pair of latch members on the other component, the bosses and latch members being preferably integrally formed with the tray and receptacle. The latch member is resilient and yieldable during engagement of the tray and receptacle whereby a hook on the latch member engages a respective boss and spreads the latch members apart and then resiliently snaps into position on the to hold the tray and receptacle in coupled relationship.

Abstract: A toothbrush holder includes a base having a plurality of indentations for receiving a plurality of toothbrushes. The base includes a series of parallel openings receiving the bristles of the toothbrushes. The openings are exposed on the bottom of the base and communicate with a closure having an absorptive fiber mass and a desiccant therein. A second container is attached to the bottom of the base to make the toothbrush holder symmetrical and to provide an odorant material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a packaged effervescible composition which generates fresh effervescence at the time of use. The composition comprises a first liquid component including hydrogen peroxide as a functional ingredient and a second liquid component including sodium bicarbonate as a functional ingredient. The package comprises a container for the components and a closure system comprising an inclined crown portion, at least two pouring spouts extending upwardly from the upper surface of the crown and a cover for securement to the crown portion, the cover being provided with depending plugs to close the closure. Preferably each pouring spout is provided with a vent opening which allows smaller through openings in the spouts. The through openings can thus be positioned closer together on the crown. This gives the advantage that the package can be used dispensing liquids into a small container such as a mouthwash cup with controlled pouring.

Abstract: Packaging for an eyewear article having a pair of lenses with diopter power is disclosed, which preferably includes an enclosure portion for substantially enclosing the eyewear article for eventual sale and a tag portion affixed to the enclosure portion. A lens is preferably included with the tag portion, which is in addition to the pair of lenses of the eyewear article, which is accessible to a prospective consumer without requiring the prospective consumer to open the enclosure portion of the packaging for retrieval of the eyewear article contained therein. The lens provided with the tag portion, being in addition to the lenses of the eyewear, has an optic power which is substantially equal to the diopter power of the pair of lenses of the eyewear article so that the prospective consumer may readily judge the diopter power of the eyewear article.

Abstract: In response to an express need for an immunoassay device with universal applicability, which further promotes the goals of inventory reduction and simplified, less costly manufacture, a container for holding materials used in conjunction with an immunoassay, having a housing with an inside, an outside, and a top, wherein the top is provided with a plurality of apertures communicating with the inside of the housing, and a thin web of opaque material applied over the top of the housing covering at least one but not all of the apertures.

Abstract: A portable travel box includes: a light-reflective plate foldably pivotally secured to a bottom portion of a main case and extendibly retained on a base frame which is extendibly dismantled from a bottom portion of the main case for retroreflective purpose or for a quick flashing warning just by an immediate extending operation of the light-reflective plate for warning a rear car positioned on a rear side of the travel box; an upper cover sealably formed on an upper portion of the main case having a first-aid kit and a tool box respectively detachably stored in an upper chamber formed in an upper portion of the main case to be covered by the upper cover, so that the upper cover can be uncovered and the first-aid kit can be taken out from the case for first aid use, while the tool box may also be taken out from the case for a convenient repair or maintenance job for a case.

Abstract: An oral composition is provided that includes a peroxygen compound such as hydrogen peroxide, a fluoride-containing anticaries agent and a tin compound, especially stannous chloride. The tin compound stabilizes the peroxygen compound against decomposition that ordinarily would be induced by the presence of fluoride.

Abstract: A disk container includes a main body having an insertion opening formed in a front portion thereof for inserting an article into the main body, and a top member attached to a top portion of the main body, the top member being adapted for performing a specified auxiliary function, such as disk stand, tray, pen stand.

Abstract: A convertible taco package having a bottom portion receivable within a top portion, and having parallel and medial perforations defining strips which are detachable. Slots are formed from the detachment of the strips, into which taco shells may be inserted. The detached strips are separated to form tabs which support the taco shells in the slots.

Abstract: The invention is a small, lightweight, container to hold both laundry detergent and coins. The two primary compartments are for storing liquid cleaning products and have reclosable lids with pouring spouts. The two compartments allow two different substances to be held and poured separate with a separate compartment that holds coins and a small uncovered space to hold miscellaneous items.

Abstract: A surgical sponge carrier and counter formed from a pliable film. The carrier and counter includes a glove-like portion with a tubular sleeve extending therefrom. A closure is located in the sleeve, the closure comprising a drawtape disposed in a guide and secured at one location to the sleeve. A notch is located in the guide generally opposite the location at which the drawtape is secured to the sleeve, the drawtape extending into the notch and forming a loop which may be engaged for both removal of the sponge carrier and counter by turning it inside out about the glove-like portion, and also drawing the now-inside out carrier and counter closed about its contents.

Abstract: A hollow plastic container for holding water and a candle for use in a luminaria comprises a bottom wall, a top wall, four side walls extending between the bottom wall and the top wall, and a candle securing member for securing the candle in an upright position in the container, the candle securing member including a well formed in the bottom wall into which the candle is inserted, the top wall having an opening above and aligned with the well to permit the candle to be inserted into the well, to permit the candle to extend from the container, and to permit insertion of water into the container. In use, the flame of the candle is automatically extinguished when the candle burns down to the point where the water held in the container contacts the flame.

Abstract: A foldable, flat sheet is assemblable into a container by folding and sealing together of peripheral tab portions of the sheet. By this invention, at least one of the peripheral tab portions defines a central portion having aperture means proportioned to permit viewing through the aperture means with both eyes when the central portion is placed close to a normal human face. A colored, transparent sheet is sealed to the central portion covering the aperture means. The one peripheral tab portion also defines a pair of lateral portions of the foldable sheet which are attached to opposed sides of the central portion. The lateral portions comprise temple bar means of a pair of dark glasses, which dark glasses are defined by central and lateral portions upon their separation from the rest of the flat sheet.

Abstract: A padded tool-carrying portfolio which comprises at least two relatively flat, planar leaves joined together by at least one hinge arrangement, wherein at least one of the at least two leaves comprises a tool-carrying surface which is adapted to carry a plurality of hand tools and other items thereon and to present them for easy grasping by the workman, and wherein at least one of the at least two leaves comprises a firm yet resilient padded mat for the workman to kneel on and which is relatively soft yet simultaneously provides adequate support for the workman's weight. During transport, the portfolio's at least two flat, planar leaves are closed together so that the at least two leaves face and engage one another. On site, the portfolio is opened up and laid down on the worksurface so as to present both the tool-carrying surface and the padded mat to the workman.

Abstract: A tall open top plastic container has a closed bottom portion sealed to the lower end portion of a tubular water filter member having an upper end portion sealed to a removable plastic top wall within the container and sealed to the container. Flexible water inlet and outlet tubes have inner end portions connected through the top wall to an annular inlet chamber surrounding the filter member and a center outlet chamber within the filter member. A flexible vinyl coupler body receives the outer end portion of the inlet tube and forms a friction connection with a faucet aerator. In one embodiment, the upper portion of the container defines a cavity above the removable top wall, and the flexible tubes are coiled within the cavity where they are retained along with the coupler body during storage by a removable snap-on cap. The cavity may also be formed by an annular wall molded integrally with the removable top wall and covered by a removable cap.

Abstract: Musical bases for desk top articles including bases for notepads, writing instrument holders and paper clip dispensers. Each base is provided with a sound producing module for emitting, for instance, music advertising jingles and speech. Operation of the module is provided by actuation of a switch or sensor built into the base. Actuation is accomplished in a number of ways including pressing on the base, sliding a drawer from the base or removing or replacing a writing instrument from the base.

Abstract: A spreadable material package includes a first and a second sheet joined together to form a chamber for holding the spreadable material. The package includes a spreader portion at one end that is in flow communication with the chamber so that spreadable material can flow from the chamber to the spreader portion. The package includes a stiffening portion having spaced apart indentations for providing a stiffening effect to the spreader portion.

Abstract: A combination beverage tray and sun visor comprised of a beverage tray having raised side walls and including a pre-formed perforation along a portion of the junction of the base of said tray and the side walls wherein the base may be separated from the sidewalls thereby forming an opening which allows the beverage tray to be converted into a sun visor and worn upon one's head.

Abstract: A utility caddy is provided which can be used for transporting cleaning supplies and the like. The caddy includes a pair of triangular compartments separated by a double-walled partition. A handle formed integrally with the partition allows the caddy to be easily carried. The caddy is preferably provided as part of an assembly including a similarly configured bucket. The caddy can be inserted within the bucket so that both items can be stored in a minimal amount of space, or carried together.

Abstract: A compact portable apparatus for brewing hot coffee, hot tea or another hot beverage has a housing with a first chamber for a supply of liquid to be heated and a filter assembly above the chamber. A cup which can receive, for example, a quantity of hot beverage to fill two standard cups confines the lower portion of the housing when the apparatus is ready for storage but the cup is placed next to the housing and beneath an outlet for hot beverage when the apparatus is to be put to use. The cup and the lower portion of the housing define an annular chamber which receives the convolutions of an electric cable serving to connect an electric heater for liquid in the first chamber with an energy source. A carrier of the filter assembly has a chamber for reception of hot beverage before the latter flows into the cup.

Abstract: A wrench storage arrangement for a router wherein the router housing is formed with a cavity and apertures communicating with the cavity are provided on diametrically opposed sides of the cavity. For storage purposes, the wrench handle is caused to extend through the apertures. Within the cavity are a pair of beams which extend toward each other, each of the beams having a longitudinal rib. The wrench handle is formed with notches on the opposed side surfaces, which notches engage the ribs to provide a retention detent.

Abstract: A toothpaste dispenser including a timer device structured so that a person will receive a signal to indicate a time period of sufficient length has elapsed for the brushing of teeth. The timer assembly may include an activating structure directly thereon such as on an exposed face thereof wherein the activating structure is readily accessible from an extension of the dispenser. In another embodiment, the activating structure associated with the timer assembly is mounted at least partially on the interior of the housing of the toothpaste dispenser and connected to a dispensing plunger such that the time period for brushing teeth is automatically set concurrently to depressing of the plunger for the dispensing of toothpaste from the container.

Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing products having a useful portion and a waste portion and having a storage chamber for storing the products, an opening in the lower end of the chamber for discharge of products, a tray beneath the opening for receiving products, a waste chamber associated with the storage chamber, and, a waste opening at the upper end of waste chamber.

Abstract: The professional or do-it-yourself person, i.e. woodworker or metalworker, while working on wood and/or metal projects, has a handy tool for cutting production sandpaper and emery paper, supplied commerically in sheets of approximately nine by eleven inches, and for storing both new sandpaper sheets and still usable used sandpaper sheets or emery sheets, keeping them in a ready supply of flattened sandpaper or emery sheets, avoiding any curling of the new or used sandpaper or emery sheets. This tool is a container having a top and bottom with a 180 degree opening hinge along one common side, with all the other common sides, when closed, contacting one another, to complete the full enclosure of this tool for the convenient carrying and storing thereof, while keeping the sandpaper and/or emery paper flattened.

Abstract: A process for the machine-washing of fabrics according to which a dispensing and diffusing device of the reusable type is filled with a particulate product which is active during the washing. This device is placed in the machine together with the fabrics to be washed, and washing is subsequently carried out in the customary way. The device used comprises a flexible bag mounted on a ring made of plastic with helical radial walls providing apertures through the mouth delimited by the ring. A assembly in the form of a cage can be arranged inside the sleeve of the bag in order to maintain the form of the latter during the washing. The product dissolves progressively and little escapes from the device in solid form.

Abstract: A combination food and utensil container for the sanitary storing of prepared food, by way of example, frozen dinners and restaurant carryouts, and the utensils and flavor enhancing substances which are needed for the partaking of the food. The food container has body for storing and preserving food whose height is substantially less than its length and breadth, a cover sealingly attached to the upper edge portion of body and a plurality of utensils attached to the lower surface of the cover. The utensils are removably attached to the lower surface of the body by engaging pairs of apertures in the utensils with circular projections which extend downwardly from the lower surface of the cover. Downward extending pockets with removable covers are provided in the main cover for storing flavor enhancing substances.

Abstract: A packaged toy having a temporary, inexpensive battery power supply, replaceable by conventional batteries for long term use, permits the creation of a point of purchase display, activated while in the package. Two circuits may be wired in parallel so that the temporary battery power supply is disconnected after the permanent power supply is placed in the unit.

Abstract: A container for pet food and the like comprising a molded plastic tray having a cover or label affixed thereto with a portion of the tray conforming to the profile of a pet. The label wraps around a portion of the tray providing a display or shelving surface and also covers an adhesive strip on the back of the tray which serves to affix it to a surface upon removal of the label.

Abstract: Greetings along with a portrayal scene are duplicated on both a greetings card and a coin (medallion) packaged together in respective pockets of a two pocketed transparent package. Openings are provided in each pocket whereby the coin can be removed and the card, a folded over on itself card, may be removed for being signed personally and reinserted.

Abstract: A display and storage case is provided for a memorial flag which is folded into the shape of an isosceles triangle according to military custom. The case includes two frame members, a base plate and a pair of transparent panels which hold the folded flag under compression so that the flag will not sag or unfold while maintained in the case.

Abstract: A container convertible to a child's pail includes a generally hollow container body having an annular handle-accommodating groove extending therearound, a closure detachably secured to the container body and a handle. When the container is in use as a storage receptacle, the handle is supportable on the container body at a stored position within the handle-accommodating groove. The container can be converted to a child's pail by removing the closure, removing the handle from the handle-accommodating groove and securing the handle to attachment members of the container body so that the handle extends in a pail-facilitating position.

Abstract: A balloon storage and inflation assembly comprises a circular inflatable balloon containing a pair of chemical reactants separated from one another, one of the reactants being held in a burstable container. The balloon is placed between two plates of a support structure, the burstable container and a portion of the balloon being disposed in a recess formed by two aligned openings in the plates. The support structure is further provided with a pair of doors hingedly secured to respective ones of the plates along edges of the openings. The doors are swung into the openings to compress the burstable container and to facilitate a rupture thereof upon the striking of one of the doors by a fist or other object.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device designed to catch food product peels for easy disposal when a food product is being peeled for consumption. The device includes a chamber defined by mesh which is supported by a frame supporting the mesh. The frame is mounted on a base having contained therein a cutting board which may be selectively slid out of the base or stored therein. The above described frame is foldable against the base allowing easy storage of the device.

Abstract: A foldable paint splatter board with collapsible paint vessel holder. The apparatus is foldable for storage and the vessel holder thereof erects and collapses, as needed. Boundary marking indicia are provided to alert a user to the edges of the safe painting region. The device is inexpensive enough to be considered disposable and can be constructed from corrugated paperboard, cardboard and the like. Paint trays and paint cans can be held by the vessel holder.

Abstract: This invention relates to a foldable roadmarker of the type comprising a vertical rectangular panel presenting colored bands and a foldable support composed of four feet articulated in two's to form two pairs of compasses located on either side of the panel and the two pairs of compasses are articulated on the same transverse rod which projects on both sides and which slides freely in two slots cut out in the vertical edges of the panel, which rod is adapted to engage in two slideways of a container for storing the roadmarkers.

Abstract: A toothpaste dispenser with a timer device so that a person will receive a signal to indicate the time period during which the teeth are being brushed; three embodiments are shown, in one embodiment an hourglass timer is provided and in a second and third embodiment an electrical signal device is provided the timing being selected of a time period of between two and three minutes, the optimal period during which brushing should continuously be done in a tooth cleaning operation in order to achieve maximum results.

Abstract: The outdoor furniture, particularly for location in an out-door setting such as on a golf course or in the countryside, includes a free-standing shell adapted to receive a removable litter container and having a lid attached to said shell, the lid being movable between a first position permitting such a container to be placed within the shell and a second position in which it covers the container, the shell further having an upper surface so positioned as to serve as a support for an adult user. The disclosed embodiment is suitable, among other purposes, for locating adjacent to a tee on a golf course and may incorporate a display panel which may give details of the length and layout of the hole and/or display advertising matter.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to preparation and dispensing of moist, hot towels which has become standard practice in international airline travel and is recognized as a desired passenger convenience. Limitations on cost, storage space, and airline attendant time have restricted the airlines' ability to make such a convenience more widespread. The present invention provides a compact, efficient means for containing, preparing and dispensing moist, hot towels that overcomes these drawbacks. As disclosed, the container of the invention includes a bottom formed at least partially of heat insulating material that is adapted to contain a stack of, for example, disposable towels and that has self-supporting sidewalls. A top cover is included that is similarly shaped, but of a slightly smaller dimension so that it will fit inside the cavity of the bottom.