Abstract: By providing a prize awarding system which is secretly incorporated into a multi-packed product or assembly, a unique prize delivery system is realized. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the prize award system incorporates a separate, independent housing constructed for being inserted into the void zone or open area which exists between the adjacent product holding containers forming a multi-pack assembly. Although the present invention is employable with any multi-pack product or assembly, products retained in cans, bottles, or similar vessels typically benefit most extensively from the present invention. In the present invention, the prize awarding system incorporates the actual prize or incorporates means for informing lucky consumers that a prize has been won, either in an audible or visual message delivery system, on certificates, vouchers, or similar printed materials, or in an electronic chip assembly.

Abstract: A reusable package is provided for displaying and storing a display item, such as a cutting blade. The package includes front and rear body portions hingedly interconnected with each other. Closure portions are formed in the front and rear body portions and are mutually engageable in a gripping and releasable relationship through a central aperture on the display item when the body portions are in their closed position. At least one of the body portions includes an anti-rotation lug that is engageable with a surface discontinuity on the display item, such as a space between adjacent teeth on a cutting blade, thus preventing the display item from rotating when the package is closed. Preferably the other body portion includes a second anti-rotation lug located at a different location relative to the closure portions so that the package can be used to display and store at least two different, but similar display items.

Abstract: A flexible, plastic packaging apparatus having a plurality of compartments for containing product therein and a center section interconnecting the plurality of compartments and defining a handle therein whereby the packaging apparatus can contain product separately in each of the compartments and the handle can be used to transport the package.

Abstract: The invention discloses a blister package which includes a transparent box with an open side which is attached at a flange at its open side to a front page of a booklet. The booklet is kept closed by a removable connection strip and can be opened or examined, only, then when the package is opened. The package can be hung at a slot present in a bridging strip which is connected with a back strip, the front page, a back page and the connection strip. The front of the package may be covered with a cover page having an opening through which the box protrudes and remains visible.

Abstract: A sheet having a defined pattern of reduced strength, allowing separation along said defined pattern, said pattern defining an insert for a CD-ROM jewel case, preferably being a letter size paper sheet, comprising a pair of said defined patterns each being an identical and symmetrically arranged rectangular perforation pattern having dimensions of about 150 mm by 117.5 mm, having a pair of scored folding lines to provide three regions of each defined pattern, two lateral regions each being about 6 mm wide by 117.5 mm long and bounded interiorly by one of said folding lines and a central region being about 138 mm by 117.5 mm and being bounded by both of said folding lines. Also provided is a sheet having a defined pattern of reduced strength, allowing separation along said defined pattern, said pattern defining a booklet for a CD-ROM jewel case, which preferably includes a centered rectangular perforation pattern having dimensions of about 119.

Abstract: A media disk storage container formed of a lid pivotally connected to a base, the base being provided with a spine having a customized cover for identifying the media contents of the container, the artist, the recording company, the manufacturer of the container or other information. The spine cover preferably snaps into place over the spine.

Abstract: A system for protecting collectible cards and the like. A transparent card holder holds the collectible card and an authentication certificate. The card holder is sealed to prevent removal of the card and certificate. A light impervious pouch receives the card holder to protect against fading of the card due to ultraviolet light exposure and to prevent scratching or other damage to the card holder. The pouch includes a transparent window through which the authentication certificate can be viewed without removing the card holder from the pouch. A flap covers the opening in the pouch through which the card holder is inserted. The pouch is formed from a soft material that will not scratch the card holder.

Abstract: A container (10) especially adapted for wedge shaped food products is disclosed including a transparent, thermoformed tray (11) receiving a paperboard product card (32) and sealed by a transparent closure layer (15). The tray (11) includes an isosceles trapezoid shaped bottom (16) and a sidewall (18) formed by a first, isosceles trapezoid shaped end (20), sides (24, 26) extending at an angle between an annular flange (12) and the bottom (16) from their upper edges to their lower edges and from their first end edges to their second end edges, a second trapezoid shaped end (22), and a triangular shaped corner panel (28). The product card (32) includes a bottom portion (34) of a size and shape for abutting with the bottom (16) of the tray (11) and end and side portions (36, 40) integrally connected to the bottom portion (34) about fold lines (38, 42) for abutting with the first end (20) and first side (24) of the tray (11).

Abstract: A corrugated paperboard box has two opposed side panels, connected by two opposed end panels having oblong hand hold holes. The box has an automatic bottom for rapid assembly. Overlapping side top flaps extend from the side panels, and engage with one another to temporarily retain the side top flaps closed on the container. A closure flap extends from each side top flap to overlie portions of the other side top flap and the adjacent side panel. An oblong closure tab extends from a fold line from each closure flap and may be pressed through the hand hold hole to lock the side top flap in the closed condition. Each closure flap has two diagonal fold lines, and is larger than the hand hole into which it extends, such that, once fully inserted, the closure tabs are not readily extracted, thereby retaining the container in a securely closed condition without a requirement for tape, glue, or staples.

Abstract: A care kit for reducing irritation and other ocular problems associated with wearing contact lenses is disclosed. The care kit includes at least one solution for the care of contact lenses; at least one non-irritating solution for cleansing eyelids; instructions for informing contact lens wearers of the proper care of contacts in conjunction with eyelid hygiene for improved comfort while wearing contact lenses; and housing for securing the solution for the care of contact lenses, the solution for cleansing eyelids and the instructions. Preferably, the solution for the care of contact lenses can be selected from a group comprising contact lens cleansing solution, disinfecting solution, soaking solution, wetting solution, storage solution, rinsing solution or a combination thereof. The eyelid cleanser can be soaked into a disposable pad and wrapped within an impervious wrapper. Alternatively, the eyelid cleanser is enclosed within an impervious bottle.

Abstract: An audio medium and candle arrangement includes a candle having an outer contour and a first end and a second end. An audio medium is provided having an outer contour which generally corresponds to the outer contour of the candle. The audio medium is positioned adjacent to the candle. The candle enclosure maintains a position of the audio medium relative to the candle. The enclosure may be a tin enclosure with a bottom tin (canister) portion having a candle provided therein and a tin lid for closure of the tin. The tin lid is provided with an inner diameter which is slightly larger than the outer diameter of a compact disc. The inner diameter of the tin lid is provided in a normal way for mating with the tin bottom to close the tin. A compact disc is provided on a compact disc backer or audio medium support, such as a support made of cardboard. Preferably the cardboard backer has a CD center support element for positioning and supporting the CD relative to the backer.

Abstract: A package for compact discs and the like with integrated booklet, comprising a booklet-like body provided with a plurality of stacked sheet which are joined at one edge and with a pocket for containing a compact disc, characterized in that said pocket has, on the side that lies opposite to the open edge of the pocket, a central opening, the distance between said open edge and said opposite side being smaller than the diameter of the compact disc.

Abstract: A compact or computer disc folder in the form of a booklet is disclosed which has a multi-page booklet portion held between two opposing panels of a cover portion. The front panel of the cover portion includes a disc-receiving pocket formed thereon in opposition to the booklet portion. The pocket includes two opposing flaps by which it is attached to the front panel and one of the flaps includes a notch that permits the flap to lie flat on the front panel without interfering with the booklet portion so that the folder will lie flat when closed. The pocket has a retention member disposed therein near the opening of the pocket that provides an interference edge upon which the disc catches during handling of the folder.

Abstract: A storage container for precision substrates comprising: an opening front face of a pod case for aligning and accommodating a plurality of wafers is covered with a pod door, a bottom plate attached to a bottom face of the pod case, and a pocket body integrally formed at the other end of the bottom plate and adjacent to the back face of the pod case in a standing condition. An identification plate for wafers is detachably inserted into the pocket. Since there is no need of peeling off an identification code seal from the storage container for precision substrates, contamination of the wafer can be prevented.

Abstract: A storage case includes a main body and a cover member so supported by rotary spindles as to be rotatable with respect to the main body and rotatable between an opening position and a closing position. The cover member includes cartridge holding members, formed on right and left sides thereof, for holding and integrally rotating a cartridge inserted into between the main body and the cover member when the cover member rotates to the opening position. When the cover member is closed, an opening, which permits an insertion of a mini disk from outside, is formed between the main body and the cover member. The cover member is opened, whereby the mini disk encased in the storage case also rotates, and hence, even when an index card is disposed between, e.g., the mini disk and the main body, the index card can be taken out without pulling out the mini disk.

Abstract: A molded container having a base and a cover includes a network of segments that define a plurality of apertures through the base and the cover. Although the container retains structural strength, the weight of the container is substantially reduced by virtue of the apertures, thereby reducing the tonnage required to secure the mold during manufacture and reducing the cost of each container. The container can optionally be provided with a flexible sheet to cover the apertures.

Abstract: This Precise Recipe Spice Dispenser is an aid to cooks, providing accurate and speedy dispensing of proper amounts of spices in correct sequence for a given recipe. A transparent plastic form contains a series of separate trough-shaped spice compartments with open faces. The sequence and sizes of the compartments depend on the order and amounts of the individual spices required. The plastic form, when filled with the spices, is sealed to the front layer of a double-layer chipboard backing, such that the open periphery of the spice compartments exactly matches a cutout in the front layer. The back layer has a peelable strip with a peripheral perforation exactly back-to-back with the cutout periphery in the front layer. The names of the spices and the recipe as a whole may be printed on the front layer next to the sealed spice compartments. When the first spice is needed, the peelable strip is peeled back to expose just the first compartment, leaving the other compartments sealed.

Abstract: A booklet for housing a circular disc, such as audio compact disc or CD-ROM, is disclosed. The booklet has a front and back cover attached to and at least partially rotatable about a spine or hinge and movable between an open and closed position. At least one of the covers comprises a recessed portion. A compact disc holder tray is secured in the recessed portion of one of the covers. A central hub is formed integrally with the compact disc holder tray and has a top and a bottom; the diameter of the top of the hub is less than the diameter at the bottom of the hub, allowing the compact disc to fit over the top of the hub and to become frictionally engaged therewith. As such, the compact disc holder tray holds the compact disc in the booklet in a decorative fashion that allows the compact disc to be viewed when the booklet is in the open position.

Abstract: A controlled substance dispensing form is provided. The form includes a face sheet, a liner ply, an imaging interface interposed between the face sheet and the liner ply, and an adhesive interposed between the face sheet and the liner ply. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a controlled substance dispensing form is provided comprising a face sheet, a liner ply, an imaging interface interposed between the face sheet and the liner ply, and an adhesive interposed between the face sheet and the liner ply to secure the face sheet to the liner ply. The liner ply is configured to define an upper liner ply surface, a lower liner ply surface, and a plurality of releasable liner ply portions. The adhesive is configured to define respective reusable adhesive portions. The face sheet is configured to define an upper face sheet surface and a lower face sheet surface and a plurality of label portions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for automatically preparing a client communication pertaining to a financial product for a client, wherein the client communication is for combined use with a corresponding host vehicle. The method comprises providing a format for the client communication wherein the communication format includes a variable portion; inputting into a computer-accessible storage medium variable information other than a client identification; inputting into the storage medium decision information; and using the decision information to select a subset of the variable information for inclusion in a variable portion of the client communication corresponding to the variable portion of the client communication format.

Abstract: A display case for simultaneously displaying a phonograph album and record includes a shallow rectangular open topped base tray having a width to receive an album and a length to receive the album and at least a portion of a phonograph record. A support post projects from the bottom of the tray to support and position the record in the case at the end of the tray opposite the album preferably with a portion of the record inserted into an open side of the album. A hinged transparent cover is mounted on the tray to cover the album and record, and a latch is proved to releasably retain the cover in a closed position. Hanger brackets may be mounted on the back of the tray for hanging the case on a wall for displaying the album and record.

Abstract: A greeting card and gift box combination made from a single sheet of cardboard-like box stock having a gift box member with a window for viewing a gift mounted therein, a greeting message on the gift box member above the window, a greeting card front flap hindedly attached to a side of the gift box member, an envelop cover integrated into the front flap to selectively hide a greeting or message viewable through a frame or window in the outside panel of the front flap, and a gift mount system for mounting a gift within the gift box member.

Abstract: A package is disclosed comprising a box having a closure flap 20 and an information sheet 18, the information sheet 18 being creased to permit it to be folded to lie flat against a face of the box, and the flap 29 being extended so that it can simultaneously cover the folded information sheet 18, and thereby retain it in position, and close the box.

Abstract: A storage assembly for a recorded media includes a first cover, a second cover and a third cover. The first cover is hinged to the second cover by a first hinge, and the third cover hinged to the second cover by a second hinge, to allow relative pivotable movement between the first, second and third covers. The storage assembly includes a first printed insert fixedly attached to either one of the first hinge or second hinge, and a carrier mechanism for supporting the recorded media positioned on an inside surface of either one of the first cover, the second cover or the third cover.

Abstract: A book insert CD carrier device is provided that allows for the unitary packaging and thus marketing of books and compact disks or other similar media. The carrier device is constructed of a single sheet of paper board that is easily assembled into a carrier that holds compact disks and that is easily secured to the inner or outer surface of the front or back cover of a book. Due to the configuration of the paper board sheet, which includes a plurality of panels that are divided by a plurality of hinge lines, the assembly process involves folding specified panels and securing the panels as necessary to create a pocket within which the compact disks are stored. The carrier further includes a cover that features a tear strip seal for enclosing the CDs within the pocket. A set of panels cooperate to form a sturdy base by which the carrier is secured to the cover of the book.

Abstract: A new Video Cassette Storage Sleeve for protectively and decoratively covering a video cassette tape or the like. The inventive device includes an enclosing member having first and second parallel side walls, first and second end walls disposed perpendicularly between the first and second parallel side walls, and a top wall, the walls comprising a first fabric layer disposed in overlaying relationship to a second semi-rigid mesh layer. A display window on the second end wall is provided for insertion of a descriptive label.

Abstract: A folding carton for a display container including a front panel, a back panel, a top panel, a bottom panel, and a flap are provided, which can yield a display box which overcomes drawbacks in the prior art. The extra flap can be hinged behind the center of gravity of the box. Preferably, the hinge is at the top of the storage portion of the box and a hanging portion of preferably double thickness with a fold preferably at the top thereof can be above the storage portion. A hole can be formed in this hanging portion. In one embodiment, the weight of the box will cause it to close the gap between the box and the extra flap when the box is hung from a hook. The extra flap can be hinged at a front side of the box. Also, offsets can be provided in the flap, so that the back of the printed box material will remain covered when the box is viewed from the front. The box is particularly useful for containing drugs.

Abstract: A plastic hinged clamshell box receives a stiff paper card within inwardly extending lid detents. The base has a bottom wall with side walls which extend upwardly and terminate at an outwardly extending peripheral lip. A skirt extends downwardly from the peripheral lip and detents extend inwardly from the skirt on multiple sides of the box. The lid has a top wall with downwardly extending side walls, with portions which extend inwardly toward the base skirt forming one or more detents on multiple sides of the lid. The card is of about the dimensions of the lid top wall and is positioned adjacent and beneath the lid top wall within the lid side walls. The stiff card is supported on the lid detents when the lid is disengaged from the base, such that the detents retain the card on the lid. The card is clasped between the base peripheral lip and the lid top wall when the lid is closed upon the base.

Abstract: A greeting card and gift display kit is configured to instill a sense of surprise in an examining customer, so that the customer feels as though he or she is the recipient of a gift, and thereby receives emotional enjoyment, and is motivated to purchase the card and gift for someone else. The kit includes a transparent display case containing a gift box in which both the gift and the card are inserted upside-down, plus wrapping materials for the gift box. The greeting card is placed on top of the box lid facing the front side of the display case, so that a `gift-related` expression on the greeting card is viewable through the front of the display case. A folded card containing use instructions and an aperture for viewing the open gift box from the rear of the display case is inserted in the bottom of the display case.

Abstract: A one-piece blank construction for a flip-lid box includes a rectangular bottom panel, rectangular top panel, panels bridging between the bottom and top, and two flip-lid panels foldably connected to one of the components of the respective side walls. The overall "footprint" of the blank is small because the blank is approximately rectangular, thus effecting the maximum saving of material. The one-piece construction is easy to set up, cuts the wastage of material, and increases strength so as to allow a smaller material thickness to be utilized.

Abstract: A package assembly for keeping, storing, displaying and handling disc-shaped products, such as compact discs and the like, wherein the assembly is comprised of a sleeve or pocket that is produced by folding and/or gluing a first paperboard or cardboard-like blank, and a slide or tray which is intended to removably receive at least one disc-shaped product and which is produced by folding and/or gluing a second paperboard or cardboard-like blank, wherein the sleeve has an opening through which the product-carrying slide can be inserted and withdrawn, wherein the slide includes product-constraining means, and wherein the sleeve and the slide include mutually coacting means which function to maximize the extent to which the slide can be withdrawn from the sleeve for the removal and insertion of a product into the space intended therefor.

Abstract: An improved container that may be used for displaying an article, particulary compact discs, for sale and thereafter for storage has a drawer and a tray, both of which can slide in and out of the container housing. The improvement comprises a tray in the shape of a "U" with a provision that minimizes or prevents the legs of the U-shaped tray from snagging on the housing and preventing the proper functioning of the drawer of the container.

Abstract: Described is a cover or insert for a periodical, having a back portion and a front portion which are connected together along a bending fold line. The front portion has a compartment for a CD-ROM. The CD-ROM compartment is integrated into the front portion of the cover or insert. In the region of the CD-ROM compartment the front portion is provided with a punched hole.

Abstract: A weather resistant, ventilated case for storing and displaying messages, papers, and diverse articles in an exterior location such as a construction site. The case has a base, a cover, a hinge connecting base and cover, and a latch for securing the cover in a closed position. These components are preferably fabricated as a unitary assembly by injection molding of an elastomer. The latch can thereby be formed as resilient components urging the cover into the closed position. The cover has a transparent portion for displaying objects stored within, such as notices posted on an information display such as tack board, peg board, chalk board, marker board, or the like. The interior includes a pocket disposed upon the rear surface of the cover, a pen and pencil holder, and a prismatic recess formed in the base, for storing rolled papers. A tab projecting from the base maintains the rolled papers upright. The cover forms a recess for grasping the cover.

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

Abstract: A housing for holding a disc-shaped information carrier having a bottom section including a holding device, and a cover section which is hingeably connected to the bottom section. The bottom section is box-shaped and has transparent front, side and rear walls. The bottom section contains an insert sheet having portions which extend adjacent each of these transparent walls, including substantially the length of the side walls. Each of these portions may be provided with readable data relating to the information stored in the information carrier.

Abstract: An accident report kit for providing accessories that may be used to record the details of a traffic accident in a single case. The accident report kit includes a carrying case with a main portion and a tray portion. The main portion of the carrying case has spaced apart front and back walls, a bottom wall, and a pair of spaced apart side walls. The main portion has a top edge along the front, back and side walls defining a top opening into the main portion. The carrying case has a top flap substantially covering the top opening of the main portion. The main portion of the carrying case has a plurality of generally rectangular divider panels therein forming a plurality of compartments. The tray portion of the carrying case has a back panel and a perimeter lip extending around the back panel of the tray portion to define a tray space therein. The perimeter lip of the tray portion is pivotally coupled to the back wall of the main portion adjacent a side wall of the main portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a disc cartridge container case enabling to assure protection of a disc cartridge and easily insert and remove the disc cartridge, as well as to constitute with various designs at reasonable cost. The disc cartridge container case includes: a frame body 15 constituted as a unitary block by a first and a second frame 12 and 13 opposing to each other and a connection frame 14 connecting the first and the second frames 12 and 13; and a first cover plate 16 and a second cover plate 17 inserted between the first and the second frames 12 and 13. The frame body 15 is formed from a synthetic resin having a shock resistance greater than that of the first and the second cover plates. The first and the second cover plates 12 and 13 are formed from a light-transmitting synthetic resin.

Abstract: A photographic film and print organizer for storing an integral set of an index print sheet, prints and a film cartridge comprises a receptacle for carrying the index print sheet thereon, a retainer for retaining the index print sheet onto the receptacle, and a cartridge holder for holding the film cartridge, the cartridge holder being made as an integral part of the receptacle.

Abstract: A package is disclosed containing a picture postcard and a utilitarian item, both the postcard and the telephone card bearing the same illustration. The package is of transparent plastic for simultaneous viewing of both the postcard and the utilitarian item. The postcard can be removed and mailed the same as any souvenir card and the utilitarian item can be separately employed and/or displayed.

Abstract: An organizer apparatus for carrying numerous samples or other items. Organizer has a single flexible sheet which is divided into six or more panels by parallel folds or plications. The panels have inner faces upon which pockets, loops and the like may be provided for holding and displaying items. The organizer may be folded in a pattern which places the panels in a certain parallel position so that the organizer is compact for carriage or storage. When the organizer is collapsed into the compact position, specially located fasteners hold the organizer in this closed position in a manner which secures the contained items. The specially located fasteners, combined with the particular folding pattern, permit the organizer to be unfolded and used in a manner which promotes an orderly, pleasant presentation of the contained items to the user or potential customer.

Abstract: A kit for external fixation pin site care in conjunction with practicing a uniform and consistent standardized protocol to significantly reduce post-operative infection risk is provided. The kit contains labeled treatment materials to be used in the newly-designed, standard post-operative cleansing and infection treatment procedure. The result is significantly reduced incidences of infection at the pin/skin interface of patients.

Abstract: A cleaner/wipe is provided integrally with a newspaper or other printed publication. The cleaner/wipe may be used for removing printer's ink from the hands of the reader and/or from the reader's clothing or upholstery. In a preferred embodiment, a page or a portion thereof is printed with a modified printer's ink vehicle so that the page or portion thereof can be torn out and used as a wipe. In an alternative embodiment, the wipe may be separately printed or otherwise prepared and then inserted in the printed publication.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding a disk-like article such as a compact disc (CD) or digital versatile disc (DVD) is disclosed. A shell has a pair of grooves inside the sidewalls. A tray for holding the compact disc has a pair of hooks which engage the grooves to allow the tray to slide into and out of the shell. The compact disc is held by a heart shaped as a cylinder including bumps around the cylinder to prevent the compact disc from sliding off the heart. Alternatively, a continuous rib may be used instead of the bumps. Another version of the heart is made of a flexible but resilient material which allows the compact disc to snugly fit over the heart. In the latter embodiment, one can remove the compact disc by pressing down onto the heart to release the compact disc.

Abstract: The invention provides a container for at least one information carrier, particularly for CDs. Each information carrier has opposed major surfaces substantially defining a plane therebetween, and also has an outer edge which includes perimeter portions of both the major surfaces. The container comprises a first cover portion and a second cover portion rotatable relative to the first cover portion between a closed position and an open position. When the second cover portion is in the closed position, the first and second cover portions define a substantially enclosed information carrier storage volume. At least one information carrier holder is disposed within this storage volume, the holder comprising clamping elements on either side of a slot. The slot is capable of receiving a portion of the edge of the information carrier, so that the clamping elements releasably grip the information carrier along each of its major surfaces.

Abstract: A tray for displaying rings and photographs of the rings adjacent to the rings comprises a support upon which each ring is placed in a slot adjacent to the corresponding photograph of that ring. The support includes an internal cavity for storing a booklet, video cassette or other article.

Abstract: An MD cartridge storage case 1 is constituted by a storage case body 3 and a cover 15 openably/closably provided on the storage case body 3. An index sheet 40 inserted into the storage case body 3 with the cover 15 opened is brought into contact with a stepped portion 4b provided at the front edge of a bottom wall portion 4 of the storage case body 3 so that index sheet 40 is disposed in a predetermined position. The index sheet 40 is fixedly held when the cover 15 of the storage case body 3 is closed. Therefore, it is possible to provide a superior disk cartridge storage case in which not only an index sheet can be easily disposed in the storage case, but also the index sheet can be prevented from easily coming off therefrom.

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 cartridge receiving casing capable of permitting a cartridge to be readily removed from the casing by one hand as required while preventing the cartridge from accidentally falling off from the casing. The casing includes a casing body formed so as to be open on one side thereof to provide the casing with an opening through which a cartridge is inserted into and taken out of the casing and a cover slidably arranged on the casing body. The cartridge is engaged with first projections of stoppers at a received position, to thereby be elastically supported in the casing. When the cover is slid to an intermediate position toward the opening, the cartridge is partially exposed through the opening and elastically supported while being drawable out of the casing. Further sliding of the cover permits the cartridge to be removed from the casing.

Abstract: A greeting card and gift display kit is configured to instill a sense of surprise in an examining customer, so that the customer feels as though he or she is the recipient of a gift, and thereby receives emotional enjoyment, and is motivated to purchase the card and gift for someone else. The kit includes a transparent display case containing a gift box in which both the gift and the card are inserted upside-down, plus wrapping materials for the gift box. The greeting card is placed on top of the box lid facing the front side of the display case, so that a `gift-related` expression on the greeting card is viewable through the front of the display case. A folded card containing use instructions and an aperture for viewing the open gift box from the rear of the display case is inserted in the bottom of the display case.