Abstract: A convertible shoe box and display platform has assembled and disassembled configurations for storing and displaying a pair of shoes. Such box assembly includes a first, container portion, a second, lid portion adapted to cover the container portion, and thereby enclose the pair of shoes within the assembled box, and tabs for positioning the disassembled box as a display platform with the pair of shoes remaining in the container portion. In such a manner, the pair of shoes is effectively displayed for sale.

Abstract: A reusable device, and a method of manufacture, for fast, efficient, fingernail preserving, and neat removal of accumulated lint from clothes dryer filters. The device comprises a mitt and an attached storage pouch having upper and lower ends that can be independently manipulated for the addition and removal of lint. The devices also comprise magnets for attachment of the pouch to a dryer so that it remains conveniently accessible for use. The mitt preferably has two thumbs for interchangeable right-handed and left-handed use. Applications may include, but are not limited to, use by homeowners and cleaning services to facilitate the repetitive task of removing accumulated lint from clothes dryer lint filters needed to promote safe use of clothes dryers in homes, school dormitories, apartment complexes, and other residence facilities, as well as in laundromats, other commercial cleaning establishments, hotel laundries, hospital laundries, and the laundry facilities of uniform rental services.

Abstract: A sales display organizer for a pair of gloves linked by a flexible line having an attached tag consisting of a sleeve to hold one of the gloves and a transparent pocket mounted on the sleeve to hold the tag leaving the second glove free to be tried by a protective purchaser.

Abstract: A headgear packaging system is disclosed for point-of-purchase display of headgear. The headgear packaging system is removably mounted to the headgear and configured to allow the headgear to be fitted to a wearer's head without removal of the packaging system from the headgear. In a preferred implementation, the headgear packaging system includes a headgear engagement portion for engaging the headgear, an opening portion allowing substantially unhindered access to the headgear interior, and a lip portion connected to the engagement portion for receiving display graphics and optionally mounting the headgear packaging system and headgear for display.

Abstract: A promotional item for being dispensed in a vending machine that dispenses a product item having a product within a product container upon receipt of a predetermined payment amount. The promotional item includes a product container similar to the product container of the product item, and a compressed fabric article contained within the product container and having an exterior load bearing dimension substantially equal to an interior load bearing dimension of the container. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the product container comprises a plastic bottle cut into two pieces, and the interior load bearing dimension comprises an inner diameter of the bottle. In addition, the compressed fabric article is generally cylindrical and the exterior load bearing dimension comprises an outer diameter of the compressed article. The promotional item further comprises means for securing the two pieces of the bottle together with the compressed fabric article contained therein.

Abstract: Fabric articles such as clothing are compressed into compact rectangular prisms that approximate the size and shape of selected products, such as books and video tapes. A package is formed when each of the compacted prisms is enclosed in a decorative and protective overlay that has printing on its visible surfaces that simulates visible surfaces of the selected product. A number of the packages are supported in side by side contact with each other on a horizontal surface in the same manner in which the simulated product is commonly displayed for sale.

Abstract: A packing case for foldable articles includes a generally rectangular center section with shaping wings attached on opposite sides of the center section. The shaping wings are generally rigid and form a means to fold an article in a desired fashion over the center section. A rigid retaining flap hinged to the center section may be initially folded over an article of clothing in the center section under the rigid shaping wings. Flexible side retaining wings then fold over the center section from the sides and the opposite end of the center section. Various permutations of the packing case are disclosed.

Abstract: An oil tank-like toolbox having a tank body and a side cover hinged to the tank body, wherein the tank body has a long storage groove diagonally extended on the inside, which receives a tool handle, a plurality of short storage grooves disposed perpendicular to the long storage groove at two opposite sides, which receive a variety of tool bits, and at least one inside storage chamber adapted for receiving washers, screws and accessories, and a connector obliquely disposed on a top side wall thereof in axial alignment with the long storage groove and adapted for the mounting of the tool handle been stored in the long storage groove, for enabling the tool handle to be turned the toolbox by hand to rotate a tool bit against a workpiece.

Abstract: A hanger is comprised of a one-piece body having a central portion including a main body part and a hook part extending upwardly of the main body part, the main body part defining a forwardly extending projection, and first and second arm parts extending outwardly from the main body part and extending to respective first and second free arm part ends with respective first and second openings being formed at the first and second free arm part ends. The main body part supports the first and second arm parts for folding movement for registry of the first and second openings with the projection. In use of the hanger, the projection is inserted through only the envelope rear wall opening. The first arm part is then folded and its opening is forced over the projection to be retentively retained by the projection. The projection is now inserted through the envelope front wall opening. The second arm part is then folded and its opening is forced over the projection to be releasably retained by the projection.

Abstract: A disposable digit cover structured to be applied to envelop a portion of a human finger or toe, i.e., digit, for aiding in prevention of the spread of communicable diseases and cross-patient contamination from pulse oximeter probes. The cover is a flexible, tubular structure of material impervious to the passage of infectious agents, and having one open end and an oppositely disposed closed end, and is sufficiently thin and transparent to light to serve as infectious agent barrier between a human digit and a pulse oximeter probe. The covers are stored in a flattened state in a clean condition with a dispensing package containing a plurality of the covers stacked upon each other and secure to the package. The package includes a closeable opening allowing access to the digit covers. The dispensing package is small enough to be carried in a garment pocket.

Abstract: An assembly of a plurality of material-containment devices is provided in roll or stack form. The individual material-containment devices have a material for absorbing waste product and a flexible bag. The bag may be everted through its opening after use to contain the absorbent material and waste. The individual devices each also have a hand-receiving structure for receiving a user's hand during use. Connection structure is associated between each device to interconnect the plurality of devices in an array or stack form. Additionally, the bag openings are non-parallel to the connection structure to facilitate use of the devices. The individual devices may each also have a closure structure for closing and sealing the everted bag after use and prior to disposal.

Abstract: A waist pack for carrying footwear, in particular in-line or other skates, includes a waist strap with left and right waist sections each including a narrow belt section and a wider belt section. Left and right footwear carrying assemblies are connected to the respective left and right waist sections for holding, for example, in-line skates. The left and right footwear carrying assemblies include first and second support straps each including a first end connected to the corresponding wider belt section and a free end. One of the first and second support straps includes a wider portion for extending about the footwear and a first fastener for cooperating with another fastener at the other of the first and second support straps.

Abstract: A garment pack that folds to show a garment inside having a chest heart pattern and in which a sleeve logo is visible through a window in one section from inside the pack that opens like a card.

Abstract: A hat travel case including an elongated container body defining a main body portion, the back plate portion, the bill portion and a first enclosed space therein. The main body portion has a main body chamber therein and dimensioned to receive a plurality of billed hats arranged in a shingled array. The billed portion having a bill chamber therein and dimensioned to receive the bill portion of a billed hat. The back plate portion is pivotally connected to the main body portion and allows access to the interior of the travel case so that the plurality of billed hats can be inserted therein. The back plate portion further includes a form preserving means such as a reversed dome attached thereto. The form preserving means secures the plurality of the billed hats and ensures that their shape is maintained.

Abstract: A garment bag for controlling the odors incident upon hunters' clothing stored prior to hunting, the bag having an integrated vapor barrier and serially operated zippers separated by a foldable zipper separator.

Abstract: A point-of-sale display box and kit is partitioned to include a plurality of compartments for small item storage and display. A cover is selectively engageable with a top surface of the box and with a slot defined in slot extensions of the left and right side panels. With this construction, the point-of-sale display box is suitable for shipping or storage in a covered mode and also serves as a convenient display for retail sales. The cover and/or panels are preferably provided with display indicia to attract customers and for product advertising.

Abstract: A shirt holder comprising, integrally formed, a back pressing planar portion having a rectangular configuration for supporting a back face of a folded shirt, a front pressing planar portion facing opposite to the back pressing planar portion, a shirt collar protection portion, a connector portion bendably connecting a lower edge of the back pressing planar portion with a lower edge of the front pressing planar portion, and linear projections projecting inwardly of the front pressing planar portion and/or the back pressing planar portion. The linear projections are formed on opposing surface portions of the front pressing planar portion and/or the back pressing planar portion. The linear projections may be formed as linear engagement projections for engaging the back pressing planar portion with the front pressing planar portion on peripheral portions of the back pressing planar portion and the front pressing planar portion where the connector portion is not present.

Abstract: A bag for the cleaning and containment of soiled fabric articles is provided which comprises a fastening system that, when fastened provides a vapor impermeable container and an interior surface releasably impregnated with an effective amount of a gelled liquid dry-cleaning composition.

Abstract: The invention concerns a container made from a cardboard blank and intended for articles of clothing, in particular pullovers, T-shirts and the like. It comprises a front section with a flap section joined by an intermediate section via fold lines, a rear section with a flap section joined via a fold line, and an intermediate section which connects the front section and rear section and is provided with a grip- or view-hole. The front section is provided in one of its edge regions with a pop-up flap unit formed by an incompletely closed cut line, preferably an arc of about 300.degree..

Abstract: A field-durable pocket-sized glove package for single-use application containing sanitary latex gloves having the capability of being dispensed one package at a time for convenient use by law enforcement personnel during field operations. The filed-durable material of the glove package has the capability of withstanding exposure to the elements, such as heat, cold, and abrasion, as well as of enduring rough treatment by law enforcement officers in the field without, before being opened, compromising the sanitary condition of the gloves inside. Further, the glove package is of convenient size for easy storage and transportation by law enforcement officers during field operations. The convenient size of the glove package may be effected by folding over the gloves at least once inside the package so that the package is pocket-sized, suitable for carrying in pockets and pouches by law enforcement personnel.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for dispensing promotional and product items is provided, which includes an item dispensing machine. The item dispensing machine includes a payment receipt mechanism, a storage compartment storing the promotional and product items, and a dispensing mechanism. The promotional item and the product item are substantially the same size and shape. Upon receipt of a predetermined payment amount by the payment receipt mechanism, the machine dispenses either the promotional item or the product item, depending upon which item was in position for dispensing. The promotional item includes a preselected monetary amount.

Abstract: A packing unit with two protective gloves arranged on a carrier sheet, particularly AIDS protective gloves characterized in that both protective gloves are attached to one side of carrier sheet and/or to an opposite side of the carrier sheet such that the contour outlines of the two protective gloves overlap at least partially.

Abstract: A package for dispensing one or more condoms directly on a penis. The package consists of a flexible container having the general configuration of a penis with a first leak proof layer inside with the open end of the layer stretched over the outside of the container. The layer has a strip for providing penetration or unsealing. The condom is located within the layer and the open end is rolled over the outside of the container and the leak proof layer. A second leak proof layer lines the inside of the condom with the open end rolled over the first leak proof layer and the condom. To dispense the condom on a penis, the penis is inserted and the strip is pulled to unseal the condom from the first layer, permitting the penis and the condom to be removed from the container.

Abstract: A garment carrier for a pleated garment, such as a kilt, is adapted to store the garment in a rolled or furled configuration. The carrier comprises a generally cylindrical body portion forming a cavity for storage of a garment, and a closable elongate access slot which provides access to the storage cavity. A flexible sheet member forms a wrap which assists the user to roll up the garment, and also serves to hold the garment in place, such that the garment cannot slip, and therefore crease, whilst the carrier is in transit.

Abstract: A mulitfunction container has a rigid hull made of a plastic material. The hull has an opening on the back part thereof, an upper part, a front, a base, and a top release button on the upper part. The shape of the hull resembles a boot. The front of the hull has the shape of the tip of a shoe, with the opening being located at the back of the hull opposite to the shape of the tip of the shoe. The hull is able to receive a pair of boots in an upright position. An external handle is provided in the hull for carrying the hull. An access shutter is hinged to the hull so as to be capable of tilting backwards from a position closing the opening to a position that exposes the opening. An upper bent end of the access shutter terminates in a fastening tongue cooperable with the top release button. The clog on the base of the hull engages the ground, the clog having small holes and forming a space internal to the container.

Abstract: An emergency fire evacuation kit comprising a package having one substantially transparent side, a carrying means, a blanket or poncho of a fire-resistant material, the material producing no noxious fumes or odors when burned, a flashlight and indicia.

Abstract: A draining laboratory drying rack system comprises a panel having a plurality of apertures formed therein, a plurality of pegs mounted in the apertures for supporting wet laboratory equipment, and a dispensing unit mounted to the panel by hooks on the dispensing unit being received within the apertures. The incorporation of the dispensing unit provides for mounting safety article dispensers within convenient reach of a user.

Abstract: A detachable storage box including a box body formed by folding up a sheet element and securing it into shape by hook and loop materials and having male fastening elements, and a collapsible lattice type partition device mounted inside the box body and defining a plurality of separated open spaces for keeping small items and having female fastening elements respectively fastened to the male fastening elements of the box body.

Abstract: A novel garment package and a novel method of forming a sterile garment package to facilitate donning of a garment by a wearer is disclosed in the present invention. The method of forming the garment package may be used to fold a sleeve, a shoe cover, a hood, a coverall or other like garments. The method is performed by laying the garment on a surface in a flattened condition with the exterior surface of the garment exposed; cuffing a portion of the garment around the opening to expose a portion of the interior surface of the garment while leaving a portion of the exterior surface of said garment exposed; and, at least one time, folding the cuffed portion of the garment over onto the exposed portion of the exterior surface. Thereafter, the cuffed and folded may be placed in a bag and the bag is sealed. To don the garment, the wearer solely grasps and handles the garment by the exposed interior surface and prevents the garment from contacting the floor.

Abstract: A package for a combination of a hat and garment is disclosed, wherein the package supports a contour of the hat as it would appear when worn by a user, and additionally, the package is configured so that the hat and garment remain in their desired displayable positions and orientations substantially regardless of how the package is handled under normal retail sales handling conditions. In particular, the package of the present invention can be made of molded plastic that is reinforced by various walls and contours to inhibit denting and folding of the package and thereby prevents inappropriate deformation of the hat and garment therein. More particularly, the package is reinforced to prevent the folding or creasing of the brim of the hat, wherein such reinforcements also maintain the brim in a predetermined desirable position.

Abstract: A compact, easy-to-carry and easy-to-use accident victim emergency kit which includes the essential items necessary to provide emergency treatment to accident victims. The kit is in the nature of a fold-out-type apparatus which includes a number of personal protection treatment devices including a specially designed treatment mit that effectively protects the patient and the care giver as well as bystanders and clean-up personnel from exposure to hazardous material of the character often encountered when medical care is provided at accident sites and in emergency situations.

Abstract: This applicator mitt includes an inner pouch and an outer pouch providing a cover for the inner pouch. The inner pouch includes an outer face receiving a treating substance and is formed from a pair of panels, attached on two sides and one end and having separable margins on the other end to receive the hand portion of the user. The outer pouch can be a simple envelope or can be formed from a pair of panels attached to each other and to the inner pouch, said panels being removable to expose the inner pouch treating substance but remaining attached to the inner pouch during use.

Abstract: A promotional package is disclosed which simulates a product package. The promotional package includes a fabric article compressed into a shape simulating a portion of the external contour of the product package. The fabric article is compressed sufficiently under substantially pressure such that it is dimensionally stable and self-supporting; as such, it provides substantially all of the shape of the promotional package at the position of the compressed fabric article. At least one decorative unit having a shape simulating another portion of the product package is located adjacent to the compressed fabric article. A flexible retainer maintains the compressed fabric article adjacent to the decorative unit so as to form a combined shape simulating the external contour of the product package.

Abstract: An garment bag structure incorporates corner brace elements adapted to receive smaller containers for improved packing efficiency.The design improves overall structural integrity while enabling the user to efficiently pack and access such commonly packed items as toiletries, lotions and shampoos.The system allows such items to be separated from a clothing compartment to reduce the possible spillage damage from such items.

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

Abstract: A package for shipping and displaying a decorative bow includes an open-topped box and a mounting card which bears the bow and is inserted in the box parallel to a bottom wall of the box. Securing cards with tabs secure the mounting card in the box.

Abstract: An airtight garment hanging bag has an entrance on lower side for receiving a garment and a clip strip disposed at the entrance, which has a length slightly longer than the width of the entrance. The clip strip is formed with a lengthwise central bending section which divides the clip strip into upper and lower clip plates. The edges of the upper and lower clip plates are respectively formed with a hook section and a latch section, whereby after the garment is placed into the garment bag through the entrance, the bottom edge of the entrance is reversely folded and the clip strip is bent about the bending section so as to engage the upper and lower clip plates with each other by means of the hook section and latch section for airtightly sealing the entrance. A sucking nozzle is disposed on the upper side of the garment bag.

Abstract: A t-shirt storage and display apparatus includes a clear frame. A cardboard insert is removably received within the clear frame. A t-shirt is positioned between the cardboard insert and the clear frame whereby a logo on the t-shirt can be viewed through the clear frame.

Abstract: A case for storing a band-shaped personal ornament provided with a case body which has a cylindrical configuration with an opening portion at one end side and a wall portion at the other end side and has a circumferential wall having a slit window portion parallel with a direction of an axis of the case body. A cap is attached to the opening portion of the case body, and freely rotates toward the circumferential direction and is detachable. A bar for winding a band-shaped personal ornament which approximately coincides with the axis of the case body is attached to an inner face of the cap. A holding portion for holding an end portion of the bar for winding a band-shaped personal ornament is placed at a central portion of an inner face of the wall portion of the case body and the end portion rotates freely. The bar for winding a band-shaped personal ornament bifurcates into a long piece and a short piece between which a part of a band-shaped personal ornament is held.

Abstract: A daily wear organizer (10) comprising an elongated flexible flat substratum (12). A structure (14) is for connecting the flexible flat substratum (12) to a stationary object (14), so that the flexible flat substratum (12) can hang vertically therefrom. A plurality of flexible panels (16) are vertically spaced apart and affixed to the flexible flat substratum (12), so as to form multiple pockets for storing various articles therein.

Abstract: A packaging arrangement for compacting a hosiery item (4) having an associated uncompressed loose density within a storage chamber (9) of a packaging container (2) to a compressed density corresponding to 2 to 12 times and preferably 3 times the associated uncompressed loose density is provided by applying a compressive force to the hosiery item (4) between 1.4 to 3.5 kg/cm.sup.2 (20-50 psi) within the package (2). Compressing the hosiery item (4) to this degree enables a compact hosiery package (2) to be formed while assuring that the hosiery item (4) will readily assume its uncompressed state as soon as the package (2) is opened. The invention is equally applicable to various types of hosiery items, including pantyhose, stockings and the like.

Abstract: A movable laundry storage unit is provided which generally comprised of a rigid body member having a closed bottom and an open top end and defining a clothing and article storage area. A pair of wheel members are preferably attached to the bottom of the body member and handle member is attached to the back portion of the body member. The storage unit can be provided with one or more dividers for sectioning the storage area into two or more compartments. A cover member is also provided to prevent any stored clothing or articles from falling out of the storage area while the storage unit is in transit.

Abstract: A device and method for carrying skates of different sizes comprising an elongate strap with a coupling means for securement of said first end to said second end, a receptacle including a bearing member for supporting any skate chosen from a range of different sizes in said receptacle, a first wall and a second wall for cooperatively maintaining said skate on said bearing member, and means for adjustably coupling said first wall to said second wall to secure said skate in said receptacle, and a retainer on said receptacle for suspending said receptacle on said strap.

Abstract: A hamper assembly is provided having a tubular support frame and a mating bag. The frame comprises crossed first and second substantially rectangular sections that are coupled at the crossing points of the sections by elastomeric rings permitting pivotal movement, as well as lateral and longitudinal flexibility. A mating hamper bag is supported by the tubular frame and has two fabric side panels and a continuous U-shaped panel of mesh material that forms the two ends and bottom of the bag. The side panels are attached to loops along their upper edges that receive the top tubes of the hamper frame. A U-shaped stretch panel is attached along the lower edge of each side panel and extends around and under each bottom tube of the frame. With the hamper fully open, the stretch panel stretches the bottom panel to maximize the capacity of the bag. As the hamper is opened and closed, the bottom tubes slide on the stretch panel.

Abstract: A foldable case is provided for golf gloves and other accessories wherein a pair of gloves, possibly in a damp condition, are interleaved between absorbent surfaces, without exposure to the open air, so as to be dried without risk of over-drying and the stiffening. The absorbent element placed between the gloves may comprise two layers of absorbent material, joined together along the edges to provide a storage pouch for small items.

Abstract: A fire protection garment may be constructed of a one piece woven fabric integrally formed to create a cloak-like garment to create a fire retardant emergency device. The garment contains a hood portion, a body portion formed with an entrance opening and a manipulating device on the interior of the body portion on each side of the entrance opening. The manipulating device can be hand receiving pockets. The garment is formed of a fabric selected to retain a fire retarding fluid so that the garment protects a person or persons within the garment from high intensity heat or flames. The manipulating device or hand receiving pockets provide a means for controlling the opening of the garment to enable a rescue to occur.

Abstract: A package for holding and dispensing surgical masks, respirators, face shields and other articles having eye shields made from a substantially transparent, flexible material susceptible to abrasion or scratching. The surgical masks are stacked within the container one upon another and a fanning force is applied to each eye shield such that the eye shields become semi-rigid and fan apart, one from the next in the stack. In such condition scratching caused by the eye shields rubbing against each other is virtually eliminated, and the surgical masks are dispensed in a convenient scratch-free manner.

Abstract: A shirt is provided in a can-like presentation arrangement. The arrangement includes a tube-shaped stabilizing element having an outer side and two open ends. Two lid-shaped end elements are fixed on these open ends and fixing devices are provided for fixing areas of the shirt around the lid-shaped end elements. A middle area of the shirt is rolled onto the outer side of the tube-shaped stabilizing element. Additional areas of the shirt extend beyond the open ends of the tube-shaped stabilizing element and are arranged to be stuffed within the open ends of the tube-shaped stabilizing element before the lid-shaped end elements are fixed on the tube-shaped stabilizing element.

Abstract: A method of packing garments for transportation or storage in which each garment is enclosed unfolded inside its own garment cover, the garment cover commensurate in size with the garment and the garment cover formed from a low-friction fabric material. The garment covers are packed adjacent one another in luggage, thereby reducing friction between the garments so that fewer wrinkles in the garments occur when they are transported or stored.

Abstract: The invention relates to a clean up bag, more particularly to a plastic bag that has a plastic glove which is heat sealed to one interior side of the bag. The glove has two thumbs so that it may be used by either left handed or right handed individuals. The bag is covered with a cut-resistant fabric such as Kevlar, and has a padding of fibrous material on the outside of the bag which absorbs any liquid surrounding or contained in the waste to be picked up. The bag also has a draw string closure on the top which pulls from either side. The bag is turned inside out once the waste has been cleaned up, and the draw strings used to close the bag for disposal.