Abstract: A bi-fold holder that wraps around a gift card carrier panel or gift card packet, while occupying substantially the same display space as the panel or packet would occupy on a display stand, thereby enhancing the value of the gift while allowing the same number of individual units to be displayed across a display stand.

Abstract: Disclosed is a medication carrying case having a modular interior and a deployable tray work surface specifically designed for those having ophthalmic conditions or recovering from procedures related to the eyes. The case structure is provided in several different sizes and designs, whereby eye medication and treatment articles are supported by removably attached organizational leaflets attached along the interior surfaces of the case flaps. Each leaflet comprises a number of different transparent and optically magnified pouches for supporting articles therein, whereby a user with diminished vision can readily locate an article without interrogating each pouch individually. A deployable tray attaches along the exterior of the case and provides a clean work surface for organizing and preparing medication prior to use.

Abstract: An article having an embossed seal includes at least two webs, and an embossed seal joining a portion of the at least two webs, the seal including co-registered concentric discrete extended elements formed in the at least two webs, the discrete extended elements having open proximal ends.

Abstract: A package for a pharmaceutical product comprising a bottom member (12) having a base (20) and at least one wall (18) extending upwardly therefrom, a cover member (22) a first locking arrangement (38) on both said cover member (22) and said bottom member (12), the locking arrangement being located on respective adjoining walls (14, 28) on the cover member (22) and the bottom member (12), a second locking arrangement (56) between the bottom member (12) and cover member (22) permitting limited movement between the cover member (22) and bottom member (12) while mainlining a locking relationship such that the first locking arrangement (38) may be moved from a locked to an unlocked position while the second locking arrangement (56) remains locked, a tether (68) mounted within the container (10) and a plurality of medicant containing packages (78) mounted on the tether (68) in a non removable manner.

Abstract: A food bottle comprising a body member, a top member, a first engagement section, a second engagement section and a feature, is disclosed. The body member comprises a top end and a container section. The top member comprises a neck section and a cap, wherein the neck section comprises a top end and a bottom end. The first engagement section is the section where the top end of the body member engages with the bottom end of the neck section of the top member. The second engagement section is the section where the top end of the neck section of the top member engages with the cap of the top member. The feature can be a valve, plug, vent, or the like.

Abstract: A product container formed from a continuous blank that permits the inclusion of literature from the product manufacturer or packager. The container contains structures that prevent the included literature from interfering with high-speed, automated filling of products into the container.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a paperboard structure designed to house a product, e.g. but not limited to a candy or chocolate bar, such that the combination forms a giftable paperboard structure. In this way, the paperboard structure serves as both a greeting card and as packaging for a gift, such as a candy bar or other product.

Abstract: Puzzles that are packaged in assembled form and in a generally flat configuration are described herein. The puzzle package includes one or more flattened box components that provide support backing to the assembled puzzle. The box components have removable portions that provide structural rigidity to the puzzle pieces and are removable to transform the box components into a container for the puzzle pieces.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and anesthetics, and more particularly, to NSAID and anesthetic compositions, methods of preparing/producing the compositions and methods of delivering, distributing and administering the compositions to patients.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a paperboard structure designed to house a product, e.g. but not limited to a candy or chocolate bar, such that the combination forms a giftable paperboard structure. In this way, the paperboard structure serves as both a greeting card and as packaging for a gift, such as a candy bar or other product.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for intraocular administration are described, the compositions consisting essentially of a therapeutically effective quantity of an anti-bacterial agent (such as moxifloxacin), a therapeutically effective quantity of an anti-inflammatory agent (such as triamcinolone), at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods for fabricating the compositions and using them for intraocular administration are also described as well as pharmaceutical kits designed for administering the compositions.

Abstract: An article of manufacture includes a marking member configured for writing and erasing thereon, a peripheral rim extending from the marking member and having an interior surface thereof configured for attachment onto an open end of a container, and a holder disposed on at least an exterior surface of the peripheral rim, the holder configured to releaseably secure a writing implement.

Abstract: A method of constructing a three dimensional decorative object from a foil sheet and a fabric overlay is the subject of the invention. The method includes shaping the foil sheet into a three dimensional configuration, providing the foil sheet with an adhesive coating and adhering a fabric overlay to the foil. In another aspect of the invention the foil sheet has a fabric overlay adhered to one side and is utilized to form a three dimensional decorative object by shaping the sheet into the desired three dimensional object and then providing a decorative finish to the fabric side of the sheet. The method may include applying a layer of plaster on top of the fabric overlay. An article useful in constructing a three dimensional object is also encompassed by the invention. The article comprises a foil sheet having a fabric overlay adhered to one side.

Abstract: Methods for inhibiting a biomaterial-associated thrombotic event comprise reducing the number of platelets that bind to the biomaterial, or inhibiting platelet activation, by attaching CD47 or the Ig domain thereof to the surface of the biomaterial. Methods of the present invention inhibit thrombi formation on or near a biomaterial that is on the surface of an implant, medical device, tube, or therapeutic delivery vehicle. Also provided are kits for practicing these methods and the modified biomaterials.

Abstract: The disclosure provides novel conjugates comprising antisense oligonucleotides that hybridize to a DMPK transcript and a 3E10 antibody or binding fragment thereof. Also considered are these conjugates further comprising MBNL1 polypeptides. Methods of treating myotonic dystrophy using these conjugates and kits comprising these conjugates are also considered. Wherein the conjugates are suitable for delivery to muscle cells.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of use of a long-acting insulin, in particular insulin glargine, in a method of reducing the risk of progression to type 2 diabetes in a patient, a method of reducing the risk of a new angina in a patient and a method of reducing the risk of a microvascular event in a patient comprising administering to said patient in need thereof a therapeutically effective dosage of a long acting insulin, wherein said therapeutically effective dosage of said long acting insulin reduces said risks.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a quick start packaging mural are provided. In certain embodiments, a package comprises at least one electronic component; a container enclosing the at least one electronic component, wherein the container protects the at least one electronic component when transported to a user; and a packaging mural within the container, the packaging mural having information about the at least one electronic component, wherein the information and the at least one electronic components are simultaneously viewable when the at least one electronic component is accessible within the container.

Abstract: This invention provides a method of treating a patient afflicted with multiple sclerosis or presenting a clinically isolated syndrome comprising administering to the patient laquinimod as an add-on therapy to or in combination with interferon-?. This invention also provides a package and a pharmaceutical composition comprising laquinimod and interferon-? for treating a patient afflicted with multiple sclerosis or presenting a clinically isolated syndrome. This invention also provides laquinimod for use as an add-on therapy or in combination with interferon-? in treating a patient afflicted with multiple sclerosis or presenting a clinically isolated syndrome. This invention further provides use of laquinimod and interferon-? in the preparation of a combination for treating a patient afflicted with multiple sclerosis or presenting a clinically isolated syndrome.

Abstract: A method of imparting hair strand effects may include identifying each of a plurality of hair strands to which to apply a hair strand effect product independently and individually, the plurality of hair strands associated with an illustration of at least one type of hair strand effects and one of a plurality of hair styles, and applying the product to each of the plurality of hair strands independently and individually subsequent to identifying the plurality of hair strands. In the alternative or in combination, a hair instruction guide may be consulted, the guide having at least one strand size associated with one of the plurality of types of hair strand effects, and a strand of hair may be identified according to the at least one strand size. A system for creating a hair strand effect may include a hair strand effect product and such a hair instruction guide.

Abstract: A collapsible gift container comprises hingedly connected front, rear and side walls and a bottom closure having depending front, rear and side panels hingedly connected to the container walls, the front panel overlapping the rear and side panels and extending substantially the full length of the container between its front and rear walls, a note card detachably attached to the side border of a cutout in the front wall of the container, and a reversing tilted product receiving platform extending from the front panel having detachable portions forming one or more product receiving openings, the container foldable between a flat folded configuration and an open-top container configuration.

Abstract: Techniques for providing cost effective and tamper evident prepaid card packaging are described. By containing a relatively wide glued area by gluing two relatively tin side panels together, the resulting package is highly resistant to being slit open on an edge without the effort to open the package being highly evident. A foldover magnetic stripe panel provides additional thickness to a portion of the package typically read by a magnetic strip reader while allowing very thin side panels.

Abstract: A container for managing pharmacy prescription, care and/or service includes a bottom, a peripheral wall extending from the bottom, a secondary wall mounted to the peripheral wall to define a document-receiving compartment; and an information-receiving card mounted to the peripheral wall. The information-receiving card is positionable in either one of an upright position and a tilted position and allows receiving directly thereon or indirectly via cardboard card information that characterizes the pharmaceutical prescription, care and service.

Abstract: A container is described for holding and dispensing chilled fluids for consumption by a user. The container may include a temperature indicating device configured to indicate whether a current temperature of liquid is at or below a first temperature value. The container may include a plurality of gradations configured to indicate a plurality of liquid levels in the enclosed chamber. Each pair of the plurality of liquid level gradations may have a corresponding volume. A plurality of caloric indicia may be displayed in conjunction with the plurality of gradations. Each caloric indicia may display a caloric energy value corresponding to heating one or more of the volumes of aqueous liquid from the first temperature value to a second temperature value. The container may be included in a kit with instructions directing a user in operation of the container, for example, as part of a diet or regimen of physical fitness.

Abstract: A sports novelty to help football fans increase their enjoyment of watching televised professional football games. The football fan officiating system is a hollow football containing football penalty flags and game instructions comprising football rules and regulations allow users to view a football game and use the penalty flags to call a penalty on one or more players during play of the game.

Abstract: A gift product which holds a single, individually-wrapped chocolate bar, currency bills, and one or more gift cards. The gift product has a greeting card panel and a chocolate bar container. The internal face of the greeting card panel has a pocket that holds currency bills and a gift card. The gift product is preferably formed from a single blank made of box stock, reinforced paper, or thin plastic.

Abstract: A combination gift card holder and message delivery package facilitates the identification of a gift card contained within the package while presenting the recipient with an accompanying message prior to fully revealing the gift card. The package includes first, second and third panels. The first and second panels and the second and third panels are connected with one another along a common edge and are pivotable with respect to each other. The panels have cutouts therein. The gift card is positioned in the package between the second and third panels thereby exposing a portion of a front surface of the gift card through the cutout in the third panel and exposing a portion of a rear surface of the gift card through the cutout in the second panel, thereby partially concealing the gift card while exposing an identification marking thereon.

Abstract: A foldable organizer for restaurant waiters includes a folding case which may hold a notepad, an elongated compartment for storing paper money and receipts, a leaf having pockets for holding cards in the elongated compartment, and an exterior pocket for holding a card. The exterior pocket may be produced from a v-shaped opening integrally formed in a flexible shell that surrounds a backing. A separate insert is capable of being attached to one end of the folding case, and remains between the two halves of the folding case when in the closed position. The insert including a plurality of pages for holding cards, wherein each of the plurality of pages is joined at one end to create an accordion structure. A strap or clip for fastening the insert to the folding case is located adjacent the end opposite the one end where the plurality of pages are joined.

Abstract: A transaction card holder for holding a transaction card, such as a gift card, on or within a functional insert that may be withdrawn from an enclosing main body of the holder. In certain embodiments, the insert is shaped and provided with indicia to appear and function as a measuring tape, and the main body of the holder is shaped and decorated to appear as a tape measure housing.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for distributing samples is provided. The distribution apparatus and method includes a sample package made up of a sample product to be distributed and a sample backing, which is attached to a sample carrier. This sample distribution method has many unique advantages, including promoting a sample product that consumers can actually, see, feel, touch, taste and smell.

Abstract: A non-adhering oral tape, film or strip home oral care composition includes a cleansing effective amount of a teeth cleaning agent and a fluoridating effective amount of a fluoridating agent; to methods of forming or using these non-adhering oral tapes, films or strips, and particularly to non-adhering oral tapes, films or strips containing precise dosage amounts of fluoride. Precision fluoride dosage can help mitigate the inherent problems of fluoride over dosage associated with standard dentifrice formulations. The present disclosure is also directed to kits for home use containing these non-adhering oral tapes, films or strips.

Abstract: A publication and product delivery package is disclosed which permits product samples to be packaged and displayed along the binding (or “spine”) of a publication, such as a magazine, or an object of similar size, and delivered to a purchaser of that publication utilizing standard delivery services, such as the United States Postal Service, even when such products may be otherwise loose, liquid, or fragile, and despite the stresses and impacts of such packaging, display, and delivery. In a novel marketing method, the publication package allows a product distributor to include additional attractive marketing text and images alongside product sample containers, and coordinated with similar text and images impressed on the delivered product sample containers, to achieve high-impact and memorable promotion with little delivery costs over the cost of delivering the publication alone.

Abstract: An a card holder for holding a transaction card, such as a gift card, upon a card holding panel that pivots or flips to reveal the gift card in response to operation of a pull element. The holder may include multiple pages in addition to the card holding panel. The pull element is linked to a cover panel that, when opened, also causes the card holding panel to open.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions are provided in unit dosage forms comprising ceftolozane and tazobactam in separate unit dosage form containers, ceftolozane prepared in the absence of tazobactam, tazobactam prepared in the absence of ceftolozane, and/or compositions where ceftolozane and tazobactam are first combined within a unit dosage form container.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for enhancing the aesthetic appearance of the skin of an animal, including the visible reduction of lines, creases, or wrinkles of the face, are achieved by applying to the surface of the skin a mixture of an aqueous composition containing urea, lactic acid, calcium pantothenate, and a lipophilic composition containing a lipid such as ceramide, lecithin, or a glycolipid. Optionally, glycerin can be included in the compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a kit-of-parts, comprising A) a packaging (5), containing a defined amount of a pharmaceutically active ingredient in the form of solid coated one or multi-layered particles; B) a container (10), comprising a liquid oily composition to disperse or suspend the solid coated one or multi-layered particles contained in A); C) a dispenser (20); D) an adapter (50), having an application arrangement piece (55) with a through-hole (57) to fit the dispenser (20) to the container (10) of B); and E) instructions for use of the kit. The user just needs to mix and shake the components in order to produce a stable homogeneous mixture, which is: suited for exact dosing; stable and reusable; convenient to use; safe for the user due to omittance of needles; and has no injury risk for the user.

Abstract: A package includes a stack of checkbook blanks, a box in a flat, shipping state placed on the stack; and a wrapper surrounding the stack checkbook blanks, and the box in the flat, shipping state. The wrapper positioned around the stack, and the box can be a film or a paper envelope. The box can be formed from a one piece box blank or can be a two piece box having a top portion and a bottom portion.

Abstract: An apparatus for treatment of a body part such as the hair of a user which includes a treatment material such as coconut oil contained as a single portion within a closed and sealed flexible pouch formed of a flexible laminated plastic material which is foil free so that it can be heated in a microwave oven to warm the treatment material to a required temperature. The pouch includes printed instruction material comprising instructions to warm the material in a microwave oven, to knead the product when heated within the closed pouch and to re-heat in stages to the required temperature and to form an opening in the pouch and apply the warmed treatment material.

Abstract: Needle mail-back systems and kits are disclosed. Methods of making and using needle mail-back kits are also disclosed. Methods of doing business involving needle mail-back systems and kits are also disclosed.

Abstract: A case for enclosing and remaining attached to a tablet-computing device may include a rigid inner portion and an outer portion attached thereto. The case may be customized to accommodate a particular kind or type of tablet-computing device and may include an aperture aligned within the case to accommodate a feature of the inserted tablet-computing device. The case may be configured to elevate a tablet-computing device to an angled position relative to a planar position and/or maintain the tablet-computing device in the angled position. In some embodiments, the rigid inner portion may be removable from the case.

Abstract: A container for receiving a gift, having a reclosable presentation engaged to a surface thereof. The container includes pleated sides to accommodate different size gifts and may further include a graphics or other indicia to indicate a holiday or other gift giving occasion.

Abstract: An instructional device for the teaching of gripping a baseball for a predetermined throwing action of a delivered pitch includes a sphere of two identical figure-eight shaped cover pieces with a continuous seam stitching along with a plurality of locations imprinted on the cover pieces adapted to receive the placement of a user's index finger, middle finger and thumb in grasping the ball to subsequently hurl it with the characteristics of a Four-seam Fastball, Two-seamed Fastball, Slider, Split-finger Fastball or other thrown pitches.

Abstract: A packaged medication assembly includes a packaged medication, a bag, and an information insert. The packaged medication includes a container and medication enclosed within the container. The bag defines a first panel, a storage chamber, and an opening to the storage chamber. The information insert includes patient information, which provides identification of a patient that the medication was packaged for, and medication information providing at least one of an identity of and a description of the medication. The information insert includes a patient identifying section including the patient information adjacent the first edge. The information insert is placed in the storage chamber such that substantially only the patient identifying section extends and remains exposed above the first panel such that a remainder of the information insert is covered by the first panel of the bag. The packaged medication is positioned within the storage chamber.

Abstract: The invention relates to a folding box made from a one-piece cardboard blank (28) comprising an integrally formed hinged lid (7) that overlaps an upper end area of a rectangular-cuboid-shaped body (1) on three sides, is connected to a rear wall (5) of the body (1) through a fold line (6), and lies flush on a front wall (4) and two side walls (3) in the closed state, and having a front panel (9) and two side panels (10) that form a collar (11) that protrudes into the hinged lid (7), wherein the front panel (9) is arranged parallel to and at a distance from the front wall (4) and divides the body (1) into a main compartment (12) and a front compartment (13).

Abstract: The invention generally relates to unitized packages for containing and dispensing a product material. In particular, the unitized packages comprise a printed base card and a fluid vessel permanently bonded to the printed base card. The fluid vessel comprises a first laminate barrier layer comprising at least one layer of a biaxially oriented thermoplastic polymer, a portion of which is formed into a modified dome shape, and a planar second laminate barrier layer. The first and second laminate barrier layers are sealed together to form a fluid-tight enclosure, wherein the product material substantially fills the enclosure and the modified dome shape is resiliently sustainable. A method of manufacturing the unitized packages as described above is also provided. In particular, the method includes forming a portion of the first laminate barrier layer comprising the biaxially oriented polymer into the modified dome shape using a force such as pressurized gas.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed towards a compartmentalized housing configured to house components of an electronic device. The compartmentalized housing may include a pictorial parts map disposed on an inner surface of a cover of the compartmentalized housing, the pictorial parts map including an image associated with each type of component of the electronic device. Each image on the pictorial parts map is positioned at a location corresponding to where the type of component should be placed.

Abstract: File folders are provided having bent hangers from which a receptacle is suspended so that the top of the receptacle is beneath a rail-engaging portion of the hangers and/or beneath a top of the rail or other supporting structure of office storage equipment. The hangers of the file folder may also be collapsible for use outside the office storage equipment. The hangers may also have a grip, or handle, for removal of the file folder from the office storage equipment.

Abstract: A gift-giving assembly (10) comprises a card-conserving clip (20), a container (30), and a greeting card (40). The container (30) comprises a relatively flat surface (31) and a compartment (32) in which the gift (11) may be stowed. The card-conserving clip (20) connects to the container's relatively flat surface (31) and the greeting card (40) is secured to the container (30) by the clip (20). In this manner, the greeting card (40) will not become separated from the container (30) during the hustle and bustle of a celebration.

Abstract: A novelty kit comprising components which represent elements for coping with and surviving attempts by another person to dispose of the user of the kit according to any one of several disposal scenarios. The scenarios may include inducing an apparently accidental fall, inducing drowning, and being buried alive. The elements of the kit would be thematically linked to warding off a fall, to resist drowning, and to cope with being buried alive. The kit may take the form of a receptacle containing pill bottles bearing labels reciting the contents and including humorous instructions for use and humorous or appropriate hazard warnings.

Abstract: A carrying case includes a first panel which has a first panel outer surface and a first panel inner surface, where the first panel outer surface displays an image on a whiteboard material. The carrying case includes a second panel comprising a second panel outer surface and a second panel inner surface. The carrying case further includes at least one hinge rotatably coupling the first panel to the second panel along an axis, where the hinge is configured to allow the first panel and the second panel to fold close and couple the first panel inner surface to the second panel inner surface.

Abstract: A gifting system comprising: a gift bag; a pocket on the outer surface of the gift bag, the pocket with an opening on its top side; a card shell with a front face, an upper side, a bottom side, and a folding side; an insert, with a folding side, configured to nest inside the card shell; an attachment means configured to removeably attach the insert to the card shell; wherein the card shell with the insert attached inside of the card shell, is configured to slide into and out of the pocket. A method of using a gifting system, the method comprising: placing a gift into a gift bag; writing a note on an insert; sliding the card shell and insert into a pocket of the gift bag; and giving the gift and gift bag to a recipient.