Abstract: A motor-free dunnage conversion system comprises a housing (20) having a dispensing outlet (40) through which sheet stock material (34) can be pulled by a user to form a strip of dunnage. The housing (20) has a forming member (44, 50) with circumferentially converging side walls that gradually inwardly gather and crumple the sheet stock material as it is pulled therethrough. The system can also include one or more of a stand having a support mounted thereto for supporting a supply of stock material, a repositionable member (22) supporting the forming member (44, 50), a guide member at the upstream end of the housing to guide the stock material from a supply to the forming member, and a catch device operative upon movement of the dunnage strip relative thereto to catch and hold the strip for severing a dunnage product therefrom.

Abstract: A resealable container-dispenser having a support substrate and a resealable package bonded to the substrate is disclosed. The package has a sheet product disposed therein and a resealable aperture for accessing the sheet product. A support portion of the substrate extends beyond an edge of the package and includes a support member sufficiently rigid to support the weight of the container-dispenser when hung by the support portion.

Abstract: A tissue container comprising a tissue receiving enclosure and a re-closable opening for dispensing tissues there through, and an associated auxiliary compartment holding a preparation for use in conjunction with the tissues.

Abstract: A wet sheet package storing folded wet sheets includes a package container and an open/close flap provided in the top surface of the container. An output opening through which to take out the wet sheets is provided at the approximate center in the top surface of the container, the open/close flap has a separation stopping part formed on one end, as deemed appropriate, in order to seal the output opening, and the open/close flap opens and closes the output opening by acting, together with the separation part of the top surface, as an open/close lid of the package container. A liquid-absorbent sheet with a void space at its approximate center is securely attached to the top surface of the container, and the open/close flap is adherably arranged on the top surface of the liquid-absorbent sheet.

Abstract: The present invention provides a chewing gum package made from an outer package containing one or more pieces of chewing gum. The package includes at least one disposal sheet to wrap chewing gum cuds for proper disposal. The presence of the disposal sheet serves as a reminder to the consumer to dispose of chewing gum cuds appropriately.

Abstract: A co-packaged product and containers for co-packaging two different substrates is disclosed. The co-packaged product comprises a first substrate wound into a roll having an interior space, and a second substrate is located within at least a portion of the interior space. In one embodiment, a paper towel roll has a wet wipe container located within the core of the paper towel.

Abstract: A hermetic storage system for storing wipes is provided. The hermetic storage system may include a flexible container, a first member, a second member, and a third member configured for holding the wipes. The flexible container is disposed between the first member and the second member. The third member is releasably coupled to the second member and covers an aperture defined by the second member. The hermetic storage system is configured to provide a hermetic seal when the third member is releasably engaged with the second member.

Abstract: A facial tissue container having an internal light source includes a window opening and frame for receiving and retaining the light source, a sealed sanitary barrier or cover over the window opening, and a powered LED unit, including a printed circuit board operably connected to multiple LEDs, a switch mechanism for operating the LEDs, and a power supply, a retaining mechanism for reversibly attaching the powered LEDs to the window frame. The light source also preferably also includes a dimmer switch mechanism for controlling LED brightness, and a switch mechanism for filtering the LEDs to emit colored light, and for changing colors based on predetermined patterns.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible packaging of parallelepipedal form for flexible, superposed flat elements, which may or may not be interlinked, forming a stack of axis XX, comprising a breakable zone (1) capable of constituting a dispensing opening that is initially closed and delimited by a line of weakening (2), said zone (1) extending over three faces (11, 12, 13) of the packaging. The breakable zone (1) is circular, or substantially circular, of diameter D, the greater part of the zone (1) is centred on one (11) of the faces of the packaging perpendicular to the stacking axis XX, and the other two parts of the breakable zone (1) being arranged on two faces (12, 13) of the packaging that are parallel to the axis XX of the stack.

Abstract: An array of paper towel products, especially paper towel products, associated with non-indicia textual indicia that are psychologically matched to intensive properties of the paper towel products; processes for making such an array of paper towel products are provided, and marketing articles associated with displaying and/or advertising an array of paper towel products.

Abstract: A chewing gum pocket having a flexible sheet with a smooth surface with a first surface, an obverse second surface, a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis. Tacky adhesive is applied as transverse bands at opposing ends of said first side of said sheet. Said sheet is scored along a generally transverse axis, generally bisecting said sheet. The sheet can then be folded so as to form a pocket with a smooth surface for temporarily store previously chewed gum for continued use or a tacky interior surface for disposal of said chewing gum. Said pocket is manufactured in a sterile environment. Releaseable sheets cover said first and second sides of said sheet and are enclosed in an envelope for convenient distribution.

Abstract: A package is presented from which contents can be easily taken out. This package includes a film with a soft packaging material. On the surface of the soft packaging material is a cut line, such that, inside the cut line, an openable region is formed for taking contents out from the package. Further, inside the openable region, dashed lines are provided. When a lid member adhering to cover the openable region is peeled, the openable region easily adheres to the lid member side owing to the dashed lines to reliably form the opened portion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a container for holding food, the container comprising a food-receiving compartment defined by a top panel, a bottom panel and at least one side panel. There is a separable section defined within one of the top, bottom and at least one side panel. A housing is associated with the separable section, the housing adapted to house a single napkin or multiple napkins that are interleaved within one another. An opening or slit is defined in the housing wherein when the separable section is separated from the panel, the opening is exposed and napkins can be withdrawn singly therethrough. The housing may be positioned in the food-receiving compartment or in a double-layered panel. The housing may be a plastic film retainer or a foil pouch. The container is especially useful as a pizza delivery box or a take-out food box.

Abstract: Provided is an toiletry and sundries attachment and containment device for interfacing a container or other containment means with a tissue dispensing apparatus found in public and private restrooms. The device includes one or more tabs for attaching to the container, and for attaching the container to the tissue dispensing apparatus. The tabs may be rigid, semi-rigid or flexible, and may be manufactured from a variety of materials including paper, plastic and metal. The attachment mechanisms or schemes may be any of a number of attachment mechanisms to include: mechanical fasteners, glue, Velcro®, adhesives strips, tape, etc. The container may be permanently or removably attached to the tabs, and hence the tissue dispensing apparatus, and may contain tissues, wet wipes, soaps, as well as other toiletries and sundries for use in a restroom.

Abstract: A method is described for preserving memories of a child's growth by making annual videos of interviews with the child and permanently storing the videos. The interview is preferably conducted on or near the child's birthday using a list of questions directed to the same subject matter, thereby recording the evolution of the child's views and attitudes over time. Preferably, the interviews are conducted and recorded using a kit that includes a storage container, such as a covered box with indicia indicative of its purpose, a booklet of questions, a list of tips or suggestions, labels, and a sample of an interview.

Abstract: The present invention is a compartment securable to an existing tissue container that enables a number of used tissues to be stored therein. The compartment includes a base attachable around an aperture formed in the tissue container and a container member secured to the base and extending inwardly into the tissue container. The container member includes a sleeve and a flexible liner that is treated or covered with an antimicrobial composition. When a cover for the compartment is opened, a used tissue can be inserted through the sleeve into the flexible liner to be held by the liner within the tissue container. As used tissues are positioned within the compartment, the liner operates to push the unused tissues within the container towards a dispensing opening for the tissue container.

Abstract: Sanitary tissue products, for example toilet tissue products, and arrays thereof associated with non-textual indicia, such as character representations exhibiting active poses, that are psychologically matched to intensive properties of the sanitary tissue products; processes for making such an array of sanitary tissue products are provided, and marketing articles associated with displaying and/or advertising an array of sanitary tissue products.

Abstract: A container may comprise a reservoir that may be associated with a dispensing opening or a closure element of the container. The reservoir may transfer a transferable material, such as a fragrance composition or skin health benefit ingredient, to the container's content.

Abstract: A container for housing a package includes a case made of a flexible sheet. The package is adhered to a frame around a dispensing opening of the container through a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. The frame has a lid. When the lid is opened, wet sheets can be taken out of the package. Since the frame is adhered to the package around the dispensing opening, a simple fastener can be used for keeping the case in an unopened state.

Abstract: A portable free-standing kit which can serve as a functional trial product, particularly for children, includes a combination of dry toilet paper and moist wipes. A roll of toilet paper is rotatably mounted on a functional spindle housed within the kit. The moist wipes are provided in a container which is supported by either a shelf or the bottom of the kit.

Abstract: A container including: a container top having a dispensing opening formed from a plurality of top flaps; a container bottom disposed opposite the container top formed from a plurality of bottom flaps; and a plurality of decorative panels forming a sidewall of the container having a continuous decorative surface. The container is formed from a substantially symmetrical blank. As a result, the container can be loaded from either end on a cartoner. The container's continuous decorative surface on the sidewall allows for graphics on the container's sidewall to continue unimpeded. Advantageously, the container is designed for use on high speed cartoners and can be filled from either the top or the bottom as required.

Abstract: A portable cleaning system including a casing for storing a cleaning agent in one compartment and a towel in a second compartment. The compartments may be slidably connected to have an open position and a closed position.

Abstract: A receptacle stores and keeps items, such as toiletries and medicine, within close proximity to a tissue box. The receptacle includes a bottom wall, a plurality of walls and a hook element. The plurality of walls extends outwardly from the bottom wall to define a storage space. The hook element has an edge for forming a hole in a top surface of the tissue box.

Abstract: The present invention provides an article of manufacture comprising a container or dispenser having a top, at least one sidewall, a bottom and an interior volume. The at least one sidewall joins the top to the bottom, and the top, the sidewall and bottom define the interior volume capable of holding at least one product. The sidewall has an exterior surface which is covered by an outer sheet component sleeve. At least a major portion of the exterior surface of the sidewall is covered by the outer sheet component sleeve. The outer sheet component sleeve has at least one graphic, image or decorative design located thereon and the outer sheet component has at least one shrinkable polymeric film layer. Also, located within the interior volume is product contained or dispensed from the container or dispenser.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a container for dispensing vertically configured wipes, which provides improved sequential dispensing of the contained wipes while permitting enhanced accessibility to the wipes within the container.

Abstract: A stick-on, flexible peel and seal, wet wipes package includes a flexible package body having a front surface, a rear surface, and an internal space sized to contain a plurality of removable wet wipes. An elongated opening extends through the package body to the internal space for accessing and permitting dispensing of the removable wet wipes. A substantially self-closing, resealable label flap is positioned on the front surface of the package body to cover the opening formed therein. The label flap has a bottom surface provided with a sealing adhesive that creates a seal entirely around the periphery of the opening and permits repeated application and removal of the label flap relative to the package body. The label flap further has a starting tab non-adhesively positionable in contact with the front surface of the package body. An adhesive layer structure is provided on the rear surface of the package body for adhering the package body to a support surface.

Abstract: A storage case includes a housing including a base section and a top section pivotally connected thereto. The base section has a substantially planar bottom surface for receiving an oral care device thereon and further has an outer wall integral with the base section and extending upwardly therefrom. The top section includes a compartment including a door pivotally connected thereto. Such a compartment is spaced from the bottom surface when the housing is adapted to a closed position. A plurality of sanitizing towelettes are stored within the compartment and are selectively removable therefrom. Such towelettes are impregnated with predetermined artificial flavors for providing a pleasant taste after the oral care device is wiped between uses thereof.

Abstract: The wipe-dispensing device comprises a dispenser or container that keeps wipes isolated from the exterior of the device. The wipes are kept in the interior compartment of the dispenser or container. The top or lid of the device isolates the wipes in the interior compartment from the exterior of the device. This top or lid also secures the container from air, and seals the interior and exterior compartments of the device. Wipes are exposed when user manually presses a button on the lid or activates a sliding door which in turn shall expose the wiping surface of the wipe inside of the container. Therefore, the rest of the wipes are not exposed to the exterior, only the wipe that is in use. User may manually handle the device, expose the wipe for cleaning the desired surface, and thereafter user may pull the wipe and detach it from the device by tearing it off with a cutter slot of the device.

Abstract: An openable closure assembly including: a) a base having two end edges, a front longitudinal side and a back longitudinal side, a top surface and a bottom surface; b) an opening mechanism mounted on the top surface of the base adjacent to and spaced from both of the longitudinal side edges; c) at least one gripping aid joined to an end edge of the opening mechanism. Also disclosed are packages comprising the closure assembly. Additionally disclosed are securement loops which can be attached to the package bottom panel and into which the gripping aids can be inserted.

Abstract: A container for a stack of connected tissue-sheets has a generally planar top wall, a bottom wall and side walls connecting the bottom wall with the top wall and an opening provided in at least the top wall. The stack is placed in the container with at least a pair of edges of a lowermost tissue-sheet placed on the bottom wall and an uppermost tissue-sheet placed near or in contact with the top wall and adjacent to the opening, which is provided with elongated, overlapping projections extending from opposite sides thereof. Each projection has a tip terminating the projection before an edge of an opposing side of the opening, and the tips of adjacent projections extend past each other both in an inactive position, wherein all projections are placed in the same or in parallel planes, and in an active dispensing position, wherein the projections are turned upwards.

Abstract: A packet of stacked absorbent paper tissues, such as a plastic wrapping sheet includes an opening part allowing a region to be uncovered for grasping at least one tissue so as to extract it individually from the wrapper, with a parallelepipedal overall shape defined by a height, a width and a thickness, the height and the width being equal so that the packet has square front and rear frontal faces.

Abstract: A tissue container comprising a tissue receiving enclosure and a re-closable opening for dispensing tissues there through, and an associated auxiliary compartment holding a preparation for use in conjunction with the tissues.

Abstract: A napkin container includes an opening formed in one surface, and a cover device having a peripheral frame secured onto the container and having a pivotal cover adhesive onto the container for blocking the opening of the container. The cover may be solidly secured onto the container in a water-tight seal after the cover has been opened, for preventing the wetted napkins from being quickly dried. The cover device may be quickly manufactured with a planar or flat sheet material. A panel may further be secured to the cover for engaging into the opening of the container.

Abstract: A hermetic package having a fitment having base coupled to a lid. The base is composed of a collar having a recessed groove, the base of the fitment defines an opening which provides access to the contents of the hermetic package. The lid is a planar structure having a first face and a second face. The lid includes a sealing member extending from the second face of the lid and engages the recessed groove on the base of the fitment to provide an airtight seal.

Abstract: A bracket for supporting a container of absorbent sheet products includes first and second side walls each having a flange section perpendicular thereto for mounting to a substantially vertical mounting surface. A cross member extends between the first and second side walls as a front member. At least one bottom portion extends between the first and second side walls perpendicular to the cross member. The bottom portion is structured and arranged to be spaced apart from the mounting surface so that various containers of absorbent sheets can be arranged in the bracket to be dispensed from the top, bottom or front depending on the particular container.

Abstract: A bathroom organizational assembly is presented for organizing the bathroom vanity area. The bathroom assembly creates an organized method of organizing bathroom toiletries such as tooth-brushes, combs, lotions, antibacterial soaps, facial tissue, barrettes, contact lens cases, and practically any other toiletry item. The bathroom organizational assembly consolidates and simplifies daily necessities with an enjoyable theme for the appropriate age group to encourage their usage. Storage and dispensing of items stored in the present invention simulates actions in the theme, to create functional decoration.

Abstract: A wiper sheet packaging arrangement including an envelope package incorporating a mouth opening with at least one pair of adjacent columns of stacked folded wiper sheets with folded edges of the wiper sheets aligned in transverse relation to the mouth opening. The folded edges of the wiper sheets in adjacent columns are disposed in opposing relation to define a finger access channel between the adjacent columns.

Abstract: A package for dispensing articles intended for one time use only, such as skin plasters or adhesive bandages, medicaments, and disposable handkerchiefs, where the articles are placed on top of each other, or on top of and side-by-side of each other, to form a layer of juxtaposed articles. The package includes an upper part and a lower part that is partially telescopically received within the upper part. The lower part of the package is generally rectangular in cross-section and is closed at its bottom and along its sides to form a pocket. The rear wall of the lower part connects with the front edge of a flat panel defining a top wall of the upper part. A tongue extends from the front edge of the upper part down between the respective rear wall and front wall of the lower part of the unit.

Abstract: A container for a stack of interfolded tissue-sheets has a generally planar top wall, a bottom wall, side walls and an opening provided in the top wall for the removal of tissue-sheets from the container. The opening is provided with elements for presenting the tissue, preferably in the form of elongated projections, extending in-between each other from opposite sides of the opening in a first, inactive position. Adjacent projections are spaced apart both in the first, inactive position, in which the projections are substantially in the same plane as the top wall, and in a second, active position, in which the projections are raised and impart a primary wave-shape to a tissue sheet in a presentation position. The opening has a main axis with a predetermined curvature, which opening imparts a secondary wave-shape to the tissue sheet in the presentation position when the projections are in the second, active position.

Abstract: A baseball playing kit includes telescoping vertical supports mounted on a base plate. An intermediate support is adjustable in height for different sized users. A tapered support holds a foam covered ball at the upper end. The base is divided into segments that can be easily assembled. A lower threaded vertical support is secured to the base by a threaded base member and a locking member secures the base segments together. A foam covered bat is included. The various components are separable for packaging into a small container for shipping and storage and are easily assembled into a complete game unit.

Abstract: A packaging wrapper, for handkerchiefs, baby care, household or other hygiene paper tissues and including a front wall, a rear wall, a first side wall and a second side wall and two end walls, with a reclosable opening in the area of the front wall, a lid mainly including at least part of the front wall covering the reclosable opening, with the lid having an outer side and an inner side, where the lid on its inner side is equipped with a fastening element adapted to successively engage the upper-most lying paper tissue as one after the other of the paper tissues is taken out of the wrapper.

Abstract: A relatively small, flexible receptacle adapted to receive used chewing gum for easy disposal thereof. The receptacle is fabricated from inexpensive material (paper) and is sized to contain a small, individual amount of gum. The receptacle is configured with a top portion to facilitate handling. The top portion also functions to close the receptacle after gum has been deposited therein. As contemplated, a plurality of receptacles can be housed in a tray, which tray may be placed in a convenient place at the entrance to a restaurant's dining room or the like.

Abstract: A flexible package has a dispensing opening with a closure label overlying the opening that is permanently attached to the package by heat sealing along an edge portion adjacent the dispensing opening. The label has a releasable adhesive on the underside of the remaining portion for selectively opening and resealing the dispensing opening. The package is formed from a film that is partially die cut to form the dispensing opening. The label with the releasable adhesive is then applied to the package over the dispensing opening and heat sealed along an edge portion of the film. The film and attached label are later folded to form an envelope, filled with dispensable product, and heat sealed to encapsulate the product. The label can be selectively opened and resealed to enable access to the product through the dispensing opening. Complete removal of the label is prevented by the heat-sealed edge portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container for a collection of interfolded or mechanically connected tissue-sheets, the container having a generally planar bottom wall and a top wall and a pair of side walls and a par of end walls connecting the bottom wall with the top wall and an opening provided in at least the top wall for the removal of the tissue-sheets from the container, the stack of interfolded tissue-sheets being placed in the container with at least a pair of edges of a lowermost tissue-sheet placed on the bottom wall and an uppermost tissue-sheet placed near or in contact with the top wall and adjacent to the opening in the top wall.

Abstract: A sealed packaging member includes a disposable wiping member for cleaning debris from a surface, such as, an eating utensil, a beverage container or a person's skin. The wiping member is sealed from exposure to the environment until unsealed by an associated operator. The wiping member may be saturated with purified water and contains no cleaning solution.

Abstract: An apparatus for assisting in the changing of diapers for a baby in the form of a portable diaper caddy. The tray has a base adapted to rest upon a surface. The tray includes multiple selectively sized compartments including a diaper compartment in the tray adapted to contain a plurality of diapers, a pad compartment in the tray adapted to contain a baby changing pad, and a wipe compartment in the tray adapted to contain a plurality of wet baby wipes. A lid covers the wipe compartment, the lid sealing against a top portion of the wipe compartment to prevent evaporation of liquid contained in the wet baby wipes. A handle extends from the tray to allow persons to grasp the tray for carrying the tray.

Abstract: A wet sheet package, in which wet sheets (2) used in wiping dirt off baby's body or the like are packaged, comprises a stack (1) of wet sheets (2), a hermitic packaging bag (3) storing the stack (1), a wet sheet takeout opening (4) formed in said packaging bag (3), and a cover unit (8) mounted on the opening (4) side of the packaging bag (3), wherein the cover unit (8) is mounted on the packaging bag (3) from outside through a pressure sensitive adhesive (10). With the package thus constructed, high speeds for production can be easily attained, the decrease of yield due to positional deviation of the cover unit (8), etc., can be prevented, and low cost, easy and efficient production is possible.

Abstract: A packaging machine that relates to wipes, pads and applicators in general, and to machine production systems and the configuration of structures to stabilize or adhere wipes, pads or applicators before or after impregnation by formularies and substances to flexible and non-flexible barriers especially concerning the use of packaging as a non-permeable barrier. The packaging acts as a barrier by reducing or eliminating the migration of unwanted substances contained or absorbed in the wipes, pads or applicators from contacting the skin of the user of said impregnated wipes, pads or applicators.

Abstract: A flexible sheet container is provided that permits a user to quickly and easily feed a leading sheet. The container has a base portion that defines a storage area and a top covering the base portion. The top includes an opening into the storage area through which individual flexible sheets are dispensed. A pair of opposing flaps is pivotally attached to the top at their first ends and each extends toward the dispensing opening with its second end. The complementary second ends of the flaps together further define the dispensing opening while in a dispensing position. The flaps pivot inward toward the storage area to provide access through the opening into the storage area. As such, to feed a leading flexible sheet, a user may rotate the flaps inward, grab a leading flexible sheet, and pull it through the opening. During dispensing, the flaps rotate outward and retain subsequent sheets.