Abstract: The invention refers to a package unit (22) comprising a packaging (20) and at least one polishing pad (2), sanding pad, backing or supporting plate or similar circular plate-like accessory for power tools, in particular hand-guided polishers or sanders, contained in the packaging (20). It is suggested that the packaging (20) is a flow pack containing only a single polishing pad (2), sanding pad, backing or supporting plate or similar circular plate-like accessory for power tools.

Abstract: A presentation container comprising a sheet of material comprising a base panel, a wall panel foldably connected to each edge of the base panel, and a lid tab foldably connected to an outer edge of each wall panel, and one or more ribbons attached to the sheet of material. Each wall panel is foldable perpendicular to the base panel such that a side edge of each wall panel is next to each adjacent wall panel, and each lid tab is foldable perpendicular to the associated wall panel to place the container in a constructed form for housing an object in an interior thereof. At least two ends of the ribbons are securable to each other to hold the container in the constructed form, and the container is moveable into a presentation form by unsecuring the at least two ends of the ribbons to display the object.

Abstract: An ergonomic garment carrier which accommodates garments such as suit shirts, jackets, pants and skirts as well as other items a traveler would typically transport or store.

Abstract: A storage box includes a plurality of first accommodation spaces and at least one separator. The accommodation spaces are used for accommodating at least one bra. The at least one bra includes a connecting member, two back straps and two shoulder straps all connected together. The connecting member includes two breast carrying portions and two elastic support members. The elastic support members are disposed on the lower edges of the two breast carrying portions respectively. The thickness of the at least one bra is the vertical distance from the top of the two breast carrying portions to the plane on which the two elastic support members are located. A shoulder strap height between the bottom of the at least one bra to the two shoulder straps is defined. A support height between the bottom of the connecting member to the top of the elastic support member is defined.

Abstract: A shoe storage insert for suitcases and the like containers within which shoes and other such footwear items are packed and protectively stored for travel purposes is provided. The insert may be designed to have the same general shape as the luggage within which it is to be used, and of a size which fits conveniently within the storage cavity of any standard size or custom luggage. The insert may have two panels each containing one or more pockets in which shoes can be placed. The pouches are arranged on alternating levels of each insert panel so that once the insert is closed it can lay flat within any standard suitcase.

Abstract: A stand-up packaging apparatus for a shirt includes a shirt shaped front panel, a shirt shaped back panel, a top seal, an attachment mechanism, a gusset base, an interior chamber, and a top opening. The shirt shaped front panel and the back panel are perimetrically connected to each other except around a shoulder edge of the shirt shaped front panel and the back panel. The gusset base is connected in between a base edge of the shirt shaped front panel and the back panel so that the stand-up packaging apparatus for a shirt is able to stand-up on a flat surface. The interior chamber is positioned with the shirt shaped front panel and the back panel and accessed through the top opening, which is opened through the top seal and the attachment mechanism. The attachment mechanism also shuts the top opening when necessary.

Abstract: Various arrangements for a flexible package for articles of footwear or other items are presented. The flexible package generally includes a lightweight flexible package sized to accommodate a pair of shoes. The flexible package may also include a removable stiffening insert to aid in maintaining the structure of the flexible package and allow stacking of the package. Further, the flexible package may include one or more handle arrangements. Various closure arrangements may be used with the flexible packaging for footwear, such as an undercut tab arrangement, hook and loop type closure arrangement, rim and lip, and the like.

Abstract: An ergonomic garment carrier which accommodates garments such as suit shirts, jackets, pants and skirts as well as other items a traveler would typically transport or store.

Abstract: A system and method for storing a cupped brassiere and panty in an undergarment travel case is provided. The travel case has a lid and bowl shaped container that are connected to each other by a living hinge. The bowl shaped container has a recess that is formed in a generally flat bottom of the container. The recess receives underwire portions of the cupped brassiere. The brassiere is folded such that the cups face each other in a mirror image arrangement with the underwire portions being positioned against one another. Upon insertion, downward pressure is applied to the underwire portions of the brassiere. This pressure locates and positions the brassiere in the recess of the travel case. Next, a set of brassiere support straps connected to the brassiere are then folded and placed within a central interior portion of the cups. The panty is then folded and placed next to the support straps. The cover is then closed and the case is latched together through latching components.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a garment box insert comprising a bottom panel; a container portion comprising a first side wall, a second side wall, a third side wall, and a fourth side wall; and contiguous to the first side wall, a first walled enclosure portion. The walled enclosure portion comprises: a first fold over panel comprising two apertures configured to receive at least an upper portion of a handle portion; and a second fold over panel comprising an elongate aperture positioned such that opposing ends of an elongate aperture are approximately aligned with the two apertures of the first fold over panel and a central portion of the elongate aperture being approximately aligned with the elongate slot located in the first side wall. Such alignment allows one or more clothes hangers to be inserted through the elongate aperture of the second fold over panel and secured on the handle portion.

Abstract: An undergarment hanger suspending by a hanger or hook; thin and dual sided receiving pouches with side access openings for storing a wide range and sizes of undergarment clothing, accessories, and swimsuits. In addition, the shape of the undergarment hanger reduces creases and dimples formed on the stored article of clothing and the like. Fabric or other material may be provided adjacent the top, bottom and side access openings to rigidize the undergarment receiving pouches.

Abstract: An apparatus for at least one of the transport, storage, and display of one or more items of at least one of apparel and accessories is provided. The apparatus includes at least one crib defined by a bottom plate, a back plate, and first and second side plates, each of the at least one crib for having disposed therein one or more items of at least one of apparel and accessories. The at least one crib includes the bottom plate that is one of square and rectangular in shape, the back plate that is one of square and rectangular in shape, and the first and second side plates that have the same shape and that are facing each other. Each of the back plate and first and second side plates are perpendicular to the bottom plate. One edge of each of the back plate and first and second side plates is coupled to a respective one edge of the bottom plate. One edge of each of first and second side plates is coupled to a respective one edge of the back plat.

Abstract: Shoe cases are provided. In one aspect, a shoe case includes a first housing member, a second housing member, and a hinge positioned between the first housing member and the second housing member. The first housing member and the second housing member together define a shoe case cavity and the hinge is adapted to allow movement of the first housing member and the second housing member relative to each other between a closed position and an opened position.

Abstract: A packaging for a medical glove includes a cover defining an interior space, a sealed end and an opposing end having an opening in communication with the interior space, at least one deployable member with a distal end extending from the cover opening into the interior space, and a proximal end being part of the cover opening, the deployable member segregating the interior space into an inner clean and contaminant free area adjacent to the sealed cover end and an outer area adjacent to the cover opening, the distal end of the deployable member being movable from a first position within the interior space to a second position outside the cover opening, and means for securely retaining the medical glove on the distal end of the at least one deployable member.

Abstract: A garment organizing system, assembly, and method enables users to organize garmentry for travel. The basic assembly comprises a support panel, a restraint panel, a panel attachment mechanism for removably attaching each restraint panel to a first edge of a respective support panel, and a panel linking mechanism for linking each support panel to an adjacent support panel. The support panels support garmentry placed thereupon. Each restraint panel is fixedly attached to a second edge of a respective support panel, and the restraint panels selectively restrain garmentry supported by the support panels via said panel attachment mechanism. The panel linking mechanism enables the user to link and stack a series of interconnectable garment restraint assemblies for organizing the supported and restrained garmentry for travel.

Abstract: A combined, flexible and floppy laundry, travel, storage/display bag structure for socks and like small clothing articles, including (a) a machine-launderable/dryable, open-mesh, fabric bag having front and back sides, and spaced top, bottom and lateral edges, (b) located intermediate the bag's top and bottom edges, an elongate openable/closeable closure structure joined to and extending laterally across the bag's front side and between its lateral edges, and furnishing user-selective access to the inside of the bag, and (c) plural, releasable, clothing-article-holding structures mounted inside the bag on its back side, made manually accessible, via the closure structure, for operative gripping and releasing, within the bag, of user-selected clothing articles.

Abstract: A system for storing women's undergarments is disclosed. The system may include a plurality of brassiere inserts, and one or more underpants storage components. The brassiere inserts may include a first and second cupped feature that have a shape substantially corresponding to the shape of a brassiere, and that nestably engage a brassiere. The brassiere inserts may be removable from the storage unit including the base. The underpants storage component includes cavities into which underpants can be inserted. The system may also include a lid to cover the storage unit and to protect the brassieres stored therein, and a hanger, which gives the user the option of hanging the storage system.

Abstract: A retail display includes a box having walls that define a first interior compartment. The walls include a top wall that is formed of a transparent material to permit viewing of the first interior compartment. A folded shirt that has a collar is disposed within the box. A tie is also disposed within the box. The tie has a first pointed end and an opposing second end and being folded along a transverse fold line that extends across a width of the tie to define a folded end and the first and second ends are proximate one another. The folded end is disposed underneath the collar of the shirt.

Abstract: A tie box suitable for receiving one or more ties includes a base structure having a floor and upstanding peripheral walls that extend outwardly therefrom to define an interior compartment and a cover that is constructed to mate with the base structure. The tie box includes at least one elastic tie retaining member that is disposed within the interior compartment for receiving and holding the tie between the elastic tie retaining member and the floor. A ribbon member is disposed within the interior compartment for tying around the tie.

Abstract: A box for a pair of belts having a top wall, bottom wall, a plurality of side walls disposed between the top wall and the bottom wall, and an aperture on at least one of the side walls extending to an edge thereof contiguous with an aperture in the top wall to expose a portion of at least one belt of the pair of belts, whereby at least one of the pair of belts is exposed for a user to feel through said aperture in the side wall and said aperture in the top wall.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a retail display includes a first box having walls that define a first interior compartment. The walls include a top wall that is formed of a transparent material to permit viewing of the first interior compartment. The display also includes an inner box that is open along a top thereof and is disposed within the first interior compartment. The inner box partitions the interior compartment into a first section and a second section where the inner box is disposed. The inner box has a second interior compartment. The retail display includes a first article of clothing disposed within the first section, wherein the degree of movement of the first article of clothing is limited by walls of the first box and the vertical side wall of the inner box. A second article of clothing is disposed within the second interior compartment of the inner box.

Abstract: A packaged garment includes a garment and a sealed bag. The garment has a torso portion, a sleeve portion connected to the torso portion, and a leg portion connected to the torso portion. The garment has an outer surface and an inner surface opposite the outer surface. The sealed bag contains the garment with the sleeve portion folded onto the torso portion, a portion of the sleeve portion folded at least once underneath the sleeve portion between the sleeve portion and the torso portion, and the leg portion folded onto the torso portion. The garment is manipulated so that the inner surface of the torso portion faces outward and the torso portion forms an inner space containing the sleeve portion and the leg portion.

Abstract: A combined, flexible and floppy laundry, travel, storage/display bag structure for socks and like small clothing articles, including (a) a machine-launderable/dryable, open-mesh, fabric bag having front and back sides, and spaced top, bottom and lateral edges, (b) located intermediate the bag's top and bottom edges, an elongate openable/closeable closure structure joined to and extending laterally across the bag's front side and between its lateral edges, and furnishing user-selective access to the inside of the bag, and (c) plural, releasable, clothing-article-holding structures mounted inside the bag on its back side, made manually accessible, via the closure structure, for operative gripping and releasing, within the bag, of user-selected clothing articles.

Abstract: A packaged garment includes a garment and a sealed bag. The garment has a torso portion, a sleeve portion connected to the torso portion, and a leg portion connected to the torso portion. The garment has an outer surface and an inner surface opposite the outer surface. The sealed bag contains the garment with the sleeve portion folded onto the torso portion and the leg portion folded onto the torso portion. The garment is manipulated so that the inner surface of the torso portion faces outward and the torso portion forms an inner space containing the sleeve portion and the leg portion.

Abstract: A brassiere support assembly comprising: a base including a bearing surface; at least one brassiere support member supported by the base and including formations each having a surface contoured to conform generally to the shape of a brassiere cup thereby allowing the at least one brassiere to be supported by the support member; wherein the brassiere support member is adjustable relative to the base.

Abstract: Various arrangements for a flexible package for articles of footwear or other items are presented. The flexible package generally includes a lightweight flexible package sized to accommodate a pair of shoes. The flexible package may also include a removable stiffening insert to aid in maintaining the structure of the flexible package and allow stacking of the package. Further, the flexible package may include one or more handle arrangements. Various closure arrangements may be used with the flexible packaging for footwear, such as an undercut tab arrangement, hook and loop type closure arrangement, rim and lip, and the like.

Abstract: The invention provides a device and a method for packaging of one or more neckties for retail display. The device includes a hanger part for hanging neckties on a rack, and a fastener part for holding the neckties together so as to maintain an orderly appearance. The device is inexpensive, convenient to use, and offers enhanced opportunity for brand identification and advertisement.

Abstract: An advantageous carry-on bag is now disclosed which accommodates hanging garments, folded garments and accessories. The bag comprises a bottom portion comprising a first bottom area and a flap area. The flap area which zips or otherwise removably secures to the top edge of each of two ends and the front side of the bag. The first bottom areas secured to the bottom edge of the two ends and the front side. When the flap is in a first position extending outwardly from said end bottom edges, it forms an area adapted to receive hanging garments. Upright flaps attached to the side edges of the end sections removably secure to one another to form a wall parallel to the front side section and define a packing area which may receive for example folded garments.

Abstract: A reusable dry cleaning bag is provided having a dual purpose as a hanging garment cover and a tote bag. The dry cleaning bag is configured to have a plurality of panels that are connected to form the hanging garment cover having a closed end and an open end. A pair of straps is positioned along an axis of the panels. The hanging garment cover is converted to a tote bag by folding the bottom half of the garment cover at the axis to overlap with the top half of the garment cover.

Abstract: There is disclosed a garment package and method of making a garment package. A band keeps a garment in a folded condition in spite of handling by manufacturing and retailing personnel and potential customers.

Abstract: A shoe box having one or more integrally formed dividers extending from the end of the shoe box, with the dividers shaped and sized to extend laterally across and to be positioned between a pair of shoes within the box to secure the shoes in fixed space relation to one another. In one embodiment, one divider is integrally formed from the shoe box blank extending from one end of the box with a separate, removable insert divider having a similar function at the other end of the box.

Abstract: A display unit for combining a fabric fashion accessory such as a necktie to jewelry such as cufflinks includes a substrate having first and second panels arranged along an axis, a pair of first flaps attached to the first panel and being pivotally mounted in a direction generally parallel to the axis, a fold at the union of the first and second panels, a first hole disposed proximate to or at the fold in the substrate, a securement that holds the first and second panels to one another and a hanger seated in the first hole comprising a hook and a downwardly depending neck, and a pair of second holes extending through only one of the at least first and second panels which is sized to receive a stem of the jewelry. A method for combining jewelry and a fabric fashion is provided as well.

Abstract: A carrying case is disclosed that includes a body having a first portion moveably attached to a second portion such that the first and second portions are moveable from a closed position to an open position. The first portion has an exterior surface and an interior surface The interior surface of the first portion defines a cavity The second portion has an exterior surface and an interior surfice. The interior surface of the second portion defines a cavity. The first portion and the second portion are configured such that at least one object is positionable within at least one of the cavity of the first portion and the cavity of the second portion when the body is positioned in the open position.

Abstract: A display unit for a tie and a handkerchief includes a substrate having first and second panels arranged along an axis, a pair of first flaps attached to the first panel and being pivotally mounted in a direction generally parallel to the axis, a pair of second flaps attached to the second panel and pivotal in the first direction, a hole through the substrate, a fold at the union of the first and second panels, a securement that holds the first and second panels to one another and a hanger seated in the hole comprising a hook, a downwardly depending neck, and an engagement surface which is larger than the hole.

Abstract: A tie box suitable for receiving one or more ties includes a base structure having a floor and upstanding peripheral walls that extend outwardly therefrom to define an interior compartment and a cover that is constructed to mate with the base structure. The tie box includes at least one elastic tie retaining member that is disposed within the interior compartment for receiving and holding the tie between the elastic tie retaining member and the floor. A ribbon member is disposed within the interior compartment for tying around the tie.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a unitary body that includes a front section with planar front and rear surfaces. A rear section is spaced from the front section and extends parallel thereto. The body also includes a shoulder portion monolithically formed with the front and rear sections, which is provided with perforations. The body is articulatable along the perforations such that same can be adapted between folded and unfolded positions. The body further includes a finger portion monolithically formed with the front section that is provided with perforations. The finger portion is laterally registered with one of the openings such that same can be inserted therethrough. Another one of the openings receives a fastening member therethrough and supports the body at an elevated position. At least one sock is intercalated between the front and rear sections.

Abstract: A garment carrier comprises a jacket or similar apparel for wearing on the torso. A compartment is provided on the rear of the jacket into which the garments to be carried are inserted. In use, the garments are held flat against the wearer's back in a position which enables the wearer to jog, cycle or pursue other activities without having to support the garments by hand.

Abstract: A packaged garment includes a garment and a sealed bag. The garment has a torso portion, a sleeve portion connected to the torso portion, and a leg portion connected to the torso portion. The garment has an outer surface and an inner surface opposite the outer surface. The sealed bag contains the garment with the sleeve portion folded onto the torso portion and the leg portion folded onto the torso portion. The garment is manipulated so that the inner surface of the torso portion faces outward and the torso portion forms an inner space containing the sleeve portion and the leg portion.

Abstract: A display unit for combining a first and second fabric fashion accessory such as a necktie includes a substrate having first and second panels arranged along an axis, a fold at the union of the first and second panels, a first hole disposed proximate to or at the fold in the substrate, and a securement that holds the first and second panels to one another to preserve the fold, a hanger seated in the first hole comprising a hook and a downwardly depending neck, and a flap attached to the first panel, the flap capable of extending around the entire display unit to be secured to the back of the first panel. A method for combining fabric fashions is provided as well.

Abstract: The invention provides a device and a method for packaging of one or more neckties for retail display. The device includes a hanger part for hanging neckties on a rack, and a fastener part for holding the neckties together so as to maintain an orderly appearance. The device is inexpensive, convenient to use, and offers enhanced opportunity for brand identification and advertisement.

Abstract: A garment bag for a collared shirt, the bag comprising a receptacle (52) arranged to receive a first portion of a shirt including the collar (26) and cover (40) arranged to receive the remainder of the said shirt and be rolled up around the receptacle, the receptacle being of greater rigidity than the cover. A method of folding a shirt having a back portion, two front portions, two sleeves and a collar is also disclosed, the method comprising the steps of folding the shirt centrally of the back and between the back and both front portions so that the back lies folded between the front portions, positioning one sleeve along each front portion, protecting the collar and rolling the remainder of the shirt around the protected collar. Preferably the shirt folding method and garment bag are used together.

Abstract: A hanger for displaying a necktie includes a main panel made from a flexible sheet material. The panel includes a front portion and a rear portion. The top edge of the front portion is disposed against a fold portion and the two side edges of the front portion each have a tab extending adjacent to the fold portion, the tabs being parallel to the fold portion. The side edges each have a flap. The rear portion includes a top edge, two side edges and a bottom edge. The top edge of the rear portion is disposed against the fold portion. The two side edges of the rear portion each have a tab extending therefrom at a point opposite to the fold portion where the tabs are generally parallel to the fold portion. The fold portion has an aperture for receipt of a hook.

Abstract: A foldable, rectangular, protective lingerie case with internal coupleable and removable protuberances, that is resistant to pressure. The protective lingerie case is semiflexible, foldable and manufactured in fabrics or leathers with polypropylene reinforcement and foam layers on all four sides and on the upper lid. It stores, transports, protects and conserves the shape of lingerie, especially of brassieres, in closed and narrow spaces, ensuring that the initial shape of thermoformed brassieres is kept intact. The protective lingerie case safeguards the bra's function and use features by avoiding deformation of the stored garment and guaranteeing its durability and design.

Abstract: A foldable garment display package for displaying garments such as intimate apparel comprises a back panel, a bottom panel, and a front panel. The back panel includes a top, two sides, a bottom, a securing flap integrally formed as part of the back panel, a hanging tab integrally formed at the top of the back panel, and a closing slot formed proximate one side of the back panel. The bottom panel is foldably connected to the bottom of the back panel and upwardly foldable into juxtaposed relationship with the back panel. The front panel comprises an innermost edge foldably connected to the side of the back panel opposite the side on which the closing slot is located. The front panel also includes an outermost edge having a closing tab corresponding to the closing slot foldably connected to the outermost edge. At least one garment to be displayed is wrapped around the bottom panel.

Abstract: A tissue box holder that has a substantially similar shape of commercially available tissue box is described. In one embodiment, the holder is substantially slab-shaped with two opposing side faces, a front flap that can be opened and/or closed, a rear edge face, a bottom face with at least one attach means and a top face with an open slot that allows tissues to be retrieved or pulled out sequentially. The holder is made of sturdy material such as plastics, leathers, or the likes. The holder can be attached to a number of different surfaces such as interior surfaces of a vehicle, a wheel chair, and an office of doctor's office. The open slot is designed such that the tissue box can be inserted after the tissue box has already opened with tissues sticking out.

Abstract: A packaging material capable of displaying commodities such as clothes attractively as viewed from both front and rear sides thereof has a single sheet having sheet bodies connected at the front rear sides through a band part. Extension pieces are provided at the right and left sides of the front sheet body through bent parts. Locks are provided at the right and left ends of the extension pieces to lock the extension pieces to each other in the overlapped state. Additional extension pieces are connected at the right and left sides of the rear sheet body through bent parts having a width smaller than that of the band part. Additional locks are provided at the right and left ends of the additional extension pieces to lock the additional extension pieces to each other in the overlapped state, and a slit allows the extension pieces to be locked to each other between the rear sheet body and the bent parts.

Abstract: A constructive device for packaging underwear includes a cardboard or some other appropriate laminate, and a plastic cover that envelops the cardboard including the product fixed to it. The cardboard is divided into two sections that are configured to fold (one over the other) along a folding line. The sections of the cardboard define a top cover and a lower back cover. The back cover has a set of cutouts that create openings for introducing and fastening the two sides of the underwear V, including its mid-lower part, being that the clothing mentioned can be a panty; The cardboard is assembled inside the plastic cover such a way as to almost entirely cover both surfaces (inner and outer) of each of the sections.

Abstract: A packaging material capable of displaying commodities such as clothes attractively as viewed from both front and rear sides thereof in such a state that the head part thereof is covered completely, comprising a single sheet having sheet bodies (1a) and (1b) at the front and rear sides thereof through a band part (2), wherein extension pieces (3a) and (3b) are provided at the right and left sides of the front sheet body (1a) through a bent part (4), locking means (5a) and (5b) are provided at the right and left end parts of the extension pieces (3a) and (3b) to lock the extension pieces to each other in the overlapped state, extension pieces (7a) and (7b) are provided at the right and left sides of the rear sheet body (1b) through a bent part (6) having a width smaller than that of the band part (2), locking means (8a) and (8b) are provided at the right and left end parts of the extension pieces (7a) and (7b) to lock the extension pieces to each other in the overlapped state, and a slit (9) allowing the exten

Abstract: A container for holding a pair of shoes is formed in a blank having two body halves interconnected by a living hinge. The container body is at least partially clear to reveal a pair of shoes held in the interior. The interior of the container defines a space having non-uniform dimensions in which a pair of shoes is securely held. The container optionally includes an integrally formed carrying handle. Empty containers are nested to minimize shipping space. Each container includes stack stabilizing structure so that plural containers containing shoes may be stacked into stable stacks, and any selected container may be easily removed from the stack. The inventive container protects the shoes during shipping and storage, and displays the shoes both before and after sale.

Abstract: A holder for an apparel belt which can be used as both a display holder and as a storage package. When used in either the display mode of the storage mode, the holder protects the belt from being scratched or otherwise physically damaged. The holder has a sleeve with an opening at one end thereof for receiving the strap of the belt, and a sleeve extension attached to the open end of the sleeve which acts as a backdrop for the exposed portion of the belt when the holder is used in its display mode and acts as a cover for the buckle when the holder is used in its storage mode. In the display mode, the holder is hung on a merchandising display rack from an orifice in the free end of the sleeve extension. The sleeve extension has a means for retaining the buckle and a portion of the belt strap outside the sleeve to expose that portion of the belt. In the storage position, the buckle end of the belt is detached from the retaining means on the sleeve extension and the strap is more fully inserted into the sleeve.