Abstract: A self-replenishing garnish dispenser comprising a carrier base and a plurality of separate bins receivable in the carrier base, the carrier base having a horizontally elongated channel for receiving and aligning bins side-by-side, each bin having walls forming a J-shaped space open at an upper end and a mid-height open end, the bin space being adapted to temporarily store condiments or garnish pieces received at the open upper end and dispensed at the mid-height end.

Abstract: A first gap to be eliminated at the time of a compressive deformation of a fuel-tank main body is formed between a lower-side reinforcing member and an upper-side reinforcing member in a fuel-tank main body. A second gap to be eliminated at the time of an expansion deformation of the fuel-tank main body is formed between an opposed member of the lower-side reinforcing member and the upper-side reinforcing member.

Abstract: A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a base and opposed sides, linear and non-linear tracks, and a plurality of dunnage supports extending between the tracks. At least one of the tracks on each side may be non-linear in the shape of a “C” or “U” or “J”. One type of dunnage support comprises end members and a tubular middle member, the end members being movable along the tracks. The dunnage supports support dunnage, such as pouches.

Abstract: A suspension closet includes a closet body that is made of a flexible sheet of fabric and has a top end opening. Two opposite side walls of the top opening of the closet body are respectively provided with fastening elements and form opposing cutouts. To assemble the closet, the opposing cutouts of the closet body are fit with a suspension bar first and a frame is disposed in the closet body to be coupled to the fastening elements. A top cover is then set to cover the top end opening of the closet body. In this way, the closet body can be efficiently and effectively suspended on the suspension bar.

Abstract: An assembly for transporting, storing and merchandising plural articles of merchandise. The assembly comprises a shipping container in which a fixture and the articles of merchandise are located. The shipping container includes an outer carton and an inner compartment. The fixture is located within the inner compartment and includes an elongated display member and a bracket. The elongated display member supports the articles of merchandise. The shipping container includes a portion that can be opened to provide access to the bracket to enable the bracket to be connected to the elongated display member while that member is still within the shipping container. The fixture and the shipping carton can then be mounted on any vertically oriented structural member, whereupon the shipping container can be removed leaving the fixture in place with the merchandise suspended from it.

Abstract: A hanging organizer and storage device includes a semi-rigid pad or pad sections encapsulated in a fabric material with a circumferential wire reinforcement and a hanging hook construction attached to the top edge of the organizer for suspension from a panel or door.

Abstract: A garment holder made up of a cylindrical body of a suitable length and diameter that a garment can be rolled around it without becoming unacceptably wrinkled, and garment retaining means to hold the garment securely in its rolled position, and securing means to keep the garment retaining means from disengaging their hold on the garment.

Abstract: A pop-up container, including four side panels, a top panel and a floor panel constructing a close structure. At least one of the side panel has a zipper that allows the pop-up container to be open sufficiently wide such that one can easily store or access clothes in the container. The walls of the container are made of flexible and foldable material. At least two opposite panels comprise foldable perimeters with tension-loop frames so that the pop-up container can be collapsed into a flat piece and received in a carrying bag. The pop-up container further comprises a hanger bar detachably connected to the container for hanging clothes. The hanger bar may be supported from the ground to provide additional support to the hanger bar and container to prevent from bowing or buckling of the container. A method is also provided in which an enclosure is formed by un-coiling a plurality of panels each having a tension-loop frame with the panels being joined together to form the enclosure.

Abstract: A hanging organizer and storage device includes a semi-rigid pad or pad sections encapsulated in a fabric material with a circumferential wire reinforcement and a hanging hook construction attached to the top edge of the organizer for suspension from a panel or door.

Abstract: A pop-up container, including four side panels, a top panel and a floor panel constructing a close structure. At least one of the side panel has a zipper that allows the pop-up container to be open sufficiently wide such that one can easily store or access clothes in the container. The walls of the container are made of flexible and foldable material. At least two opposite panels comprise foldable perimeters with tension-loop frames so that the pop-up container can be collapsed into a flat piece and received in a carrying bag. The pop-up container further comprises a hanger bar detachably connected to the container for hanging clothes. The hanger bar may be supported from the ground to provide additional support to the hanger bar and container to prevent from bowing or buckling of the container.

Abstract: A web-shaped retainer for a vehicle interior has its holding bars foldable at tube segments connected by a hinge joint over which a sleeve is slidable to lock the segments in alignment against the force of a tension spring in one of the segments.

Abstract: A garment storage apparatus that includes a housing having a first portion made up of a first end and a first pair of sides, a second portion made up of a second end and a second pair of sides, and a central portion. Each of the first portion, the second portion and the central portion have an interior surface and an exterior surface, with the first portion and the second portion being dimensioned to fold about the central portion and fasten together to form an interior compartment of the apparatus. A clamp plate is rotatably attached to the first end of the interior surface of the first portion of the housing and clamping means are provided for releasably engaging the clamp plate with the interior surface of the first portion of the housing. A central rod assembly is attached to the interior surface of the central portion of the housing and includes a central rod that is disposed in substantially parallel relation with the ends of the housing.

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 sleeve pack for storing and shipping products comprises a body for containing said products having a top, a bottom and opposing sidewalls. The sidewalls of the body are generally flexible to provide an amount of give under a force applied thereto. A telescoping support bar is positioned in the body and spans between the opposing sidewalls for suspending products in the body. The support bar telescopes in length so that the sidewalls may flex inwardly and outwardly when force is applied thereto and further telescopes generally to its original length when the force is removed and the sidewalls return to their original shape. An embodiment of the invention utilizes a support bar mounting structure which functions as an edge rail protecting device.

Abstract: Hinge-lid package with a package portion (10) and lid (11) and with a collar (23) especially for containing a cigarette block (27).Package portion (10) and lid (11) are interconnected in the rear region of the hinge-lid package by an obliquely-extending hinge joint (58). In addition, a collar front wall (24) is provided with an oblique-angled, trapezoid aperture (28), forming an oblique collar edge (31). In correspondence with this, an upper package edge (36) is obliquely oriented.

Abstract: Apparatus for holding folding clothing in a compact bag, particularly one suited for storage under seats or in overhead bins on commercial aircraft is disclosed. A two part folding panel is connected at one edge parallel to a hinge between two compartments of a suitcase. A hanger carrying an article of clothing is attached to a hook on the interior of a side wall opposite the hinge so that the clothing lays across the bottom of the compartment and portions of the folding panel. Two arcuate padded bars are provided over the hinge and over a fold line on the folding panel so that the clothing is wrapped around same with a relatively large radius of curvature when the first panel segment is folded along the fold line over the second panel segment, and the composite folded panel is then folded into one compartment of the suitcase.

Abstract: A novel garment holding device for use with various types of luggage comprising a substantially cylindrical hollow tube about which suits and other garments can be completely wrapped, a fabric cover for holding garments securely about the outside surface of the tube, and a flexible hanger which is capable of holding suits and other garments against the outside of the tube while being flexible enough to conform to the curvature of the tube. A fabric cover wraps around the garments and the tube and holds the garments securely against the outer surface of the tube. Because the garments will be rolled instead of folded, wrinkling of the garments will be reduced. The hollow center of the cylinder is utilized to carry bulky and awkward shaped objects such as shoes and shaving or makeup kits. The tube, when holding a garment wrapped around its outer surface, can be carried inside any luggage of appropriate size.

Abstract: Apparatus for holding folding clothing in a compact bag, particularly one suited for storage under seats or in overhead bins on commercial aircraft is disclosed. A two part folding panel is connected at one edge parallel to a hinge between two compartments of a suitcase. A hanger carrying an article of clothing is attached to a hook on the interior of a side wall opposite the hinge so that the clothing lays across the bottom of the compartment and portions of the folding panel. Two arcuate padded bars are provided over the hinge and over a fold line on the folding panel so that the clothing is wrapped around same with a relatively large radius of curvature when the first panel segment is folded along the fold line over the second panel segment, and the composite folded panel is then folded into one compartment of the suitcase.

Abstract: A carrier is provided for converting from a duffle-type bag to a folding, garment bag and vice versa. The duffle-type bag includes an oblong, soft-sided, expansible central compartment having an access through the top thereof. The garment bag includes a cover portion having a closure for receiving into a central compartment one or more garments such as suits, dresses, and the like. At least one hook may be provided for receiving a hanger holding the garments. The bag may be readily converted by a user from the duffle-type bag to the garment bag for the particular mode of transport and uses desired.

Abstract: Apparatus for holding folding clothing in a compact bag, particularly one suited for storage under seats or in overhead bins on commercial aircraft is disclosed. A two part folding panel is connected at one edge parallel to a hinge between two compartments of a suitcase. A hanger carrying an article of clothing is attached to a hook on the interior of a side wall opposite the hinge so that the clothing lays across the bottom of the compartment and portions of the folding panel. Two arcuate padded bars are provided over a far end opposite the hinge and over a fold line on the folding panel so that the clothing is wrapped around same with a relatively large radius of curvature when the first panel segment is folded along the fold line over the second panel segment, and the composite folded panel is then folded into one compartment of the suitcase.

Abstract: A carrier is provided for converting from a duffle-type bag to a folding, garment bag and vice versa. The duffle-type bag includes an oblong, soft-sided, expansible central compartment having an access through the top thereof. The garment bag includes a cover portion having a closure for receiving into a central compartment one or more garments such as suits, dresses, and the like. At least one hook may be provided for receiving a hanger holding the garments. The bag may be readily converted by a user from the duffle-type bag to the garment bag for the particular mode of transport and uses desired.

Abstract: Apparatus for holding folding clothing in a compact bag, particularly one suited for storage under seats or in overhead bins on commercial aircraft is disclosed. A two part folding panel is connected at one edge parallel to a hinge between two compartments of a suitcase. A hanger carrying an article of clothing is attached to a hook on the interior of a side wall opposite the hinge so that the clothing lays across the bottom of the compartment and portions of the folding panel. Two arcuate padded bars are provided over the hinge and over a fold line on the folding panel so that the clothing is wrapped around same with a relatively large radius of curvature when the first panel segment is folded along the fold line over the second panel segment, and the composite folded panel is then folded into one compartment of the suitcase.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for an improved carrying container for a food product such a roasted fowl, ham or the like impaled on a skewer rod. The, container comprises a bottom wall and side wall elements with a first and a second aperture defined in opposed walls. The skewer rod ends are insertable within the first and second apertures in the opposed walls for supporting the food product within the container interior of the container. The first and second apertures are positioned for spacing the food product from the bottom wall and the side wall elements.

Abstract: A storage apparatus for storing a necktie which includes a case and a lid with a first and a second tie rod connected to the lid. The case has a case opening which extends through the case forming a storage space. The case has a case length extending between a first and a second end of the case. A base is connected to the second end of the case forming a closed second end. The first and the second tie rods each are connected to the lid and each of the tie rods extends a distance from the lid. The first and the second tie rods each have a rod length which is less than the case length so that the ends of the first and the second rods each are spaced a distance from the base when the lid with the tie rods connected thereto is inserted into the case. The necktie is rolled about the tie rods and stored in the storage space in the case.

Abstract: A garment container apparatus includes a rigid outer structure having hingably connected first and second storage sections with rigid side walls defining opposite sides of the container when closed. The first storage section has at its base, adjacent the hinged connection with the second storage section, a plurality of moveable storage enclosures. The enclosures are hingably connected to the base for swinging movement between a stored position and an open position. The first storage section also includes a garment support structure having two support members attached at a 90.degree. angle to each other. One support member is pivotally connected to opposed margin walls of the first storage section for opening and closing movement. A mounting structure including an inflatable bladder and a cooperating restraint bar is integral to the pivot mounted support member and defines a compression zone therebetween.

Abstract: A flexible garment bag which requires no rigid frame is provided for protecting clothes hanging in a closet. The hanging garment bag of the invention is provided with a pair of longitudinally aligned closet rod apertures near the upper extremities of the opposite end walls and a closure flap extending from one side wall over the top of the garment bag to overlap the opposite side wall of the bag. The flap extends longitudinally between the end walls and spans a rod access opening slot that extends between the closet rod apertures. The closure flap is releasably securable to the opposite side wall so that the garment bag may be raised from beneath and installed with the overlapping flap supported atop a closet rod such that the closet rod supports the garment bag. A T-shaped access opening divides one of the flexible side walls into vertically elongated sections and is provided with a zipper. Fabric hook and loop releasable fastening strips hold the tops of the vertically elongated sections shut.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a rectangular housing for a buckle less belt used in the marshall arts to denote expertise in that marshall art. The housing is designed to contain a belt in a coiled state. The belt is coiled around a centrally positioned cylindrical post. A portion of the belt may be held in position either on the post by means of a medallion denoting the specific marshall art sport or loosely coiled to fit firmly against the sides of the housing. The medallion is circular with a diameter larger than the post and is centrally attached to and positioned on the distal end of the post. The post is fixedly attached to the back wall of the housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a parallelepipedic container comprising a bottom and a plurality of cardboard walls made of cardboard, any two consecutive walls defining a dihedron, and means arranged to support several rods (66) furnished with articles (76), by one of the ends of the said rods.According to the invention, the said support means comprise two main uprights (64,65) made of wood arranged in two consecutive dihedrons of the container and resting on the said bottom, each upright being fixed to the dihedron, and support means (20,91,97) extending transversely between the two main uprights, and having two ends by which they are fixed respectively thereto, the said rods being fixed to the said transverse support means (20,91,97).Application to the manufacture of container-display units for department stores.

Abstract: An improved cradle construction for cradle-type collapsible shipping containers in which transported articles are stacked in vertical rows supported from a rigid bar extending between oppositely disposed sides of the container. The construction substantially eliminates movement of the contents of the container during shipping, and affords improved convenience in loading and unloading by the provision of improved strap elements forming the cradle. Also disclosed is an improved method for preparing elongated composite articles such as automotive wiring harnesses for shipment prior to engagement with supporting cradles.

Abstract: Luggage case have included devices for holding garments on hangers. These devices usually consisted of a clamp-like device for holding the hook portion of special hangers together with a ladder-like rack which was laid over the garments in the case. Then the garments were folded over this ladder-like device. Such systems tended to the cumbersome and did not easily permit the use of ordinary closet hangers. The disclosed system includes a buckle and strap arrangement that holds the hook portions of a number of closet type hangers, regardless of style or construction, snugly and compactly near a wall of the luggage case. A simple packing bar comprises a laterally extending rod held by flexible rod supports. The rod supports are detachably pivotably mounted to opposite side walls of the case and have a length which permits adjustable positioning of the rod relative to the bottom wall of the case depending on the number and thickness of the clothing being packed.

Abstract: A clothes hanging system for shipping pre-hung garments. A hanger is provided with a central hole or aperture. During shipping, a rod passes through opposed walls of the shipping carton and through the holes of the hangers. In this manner, the garments and hangers will not become accidentally dislodged, during shipment, from the horizontal support rod. Upon receipt of the shipping container, the hangers are slid off the rod and the hooks of the hangers placed on the store's clothing racks.

Abstract: A garment bag adapted to fold into a suitcase-like configuration for traveling includes corner compartments located within the interior bag in the space above the shoulders of garments supported on hangers within the bag. Cross straps extend over the shoulders of garments supported on hangers in the bag, and criss-cross over the upper portion of the garment. The cross straps support the upper portion of the garments on the hangers and restrain them against sliding downward when the bag is in the folded configuration. A stay bar is removably connected across the middle portion of the bag to support the garments when the bag is folded into the suitcase-like configuration. The ends of the straps are connected to the stay bar. A lower portion of an interior panel of the garment bag includes means for supporting the lower portions of long garments in a U-shaped configuration above a bottom gussett of the bag instead of occupying the bottom of the bag in a wrinkled bunch.

Abstract: A necktie travel case comprising an elongated frame having a formed wire column member and spaced apart hanger and support bars secured to the column member. One end of the column member is formed into a hook portion for hanging a travel case upon a coathook or a hanger rod. An elongated cloth fabric cover is secured to the frame member at one end adjacent the hook portion and is of a length sufficient to be trained around the lower support bar and back along itself to form a closure over one or more neckties which are supported by the hanger bar and folded around the support bar. Flexible straps are secured to one cover flap and are releasably connectable to the other cover flap to close the sides of the cover.

Abstract: A container for use in shipping garments on hangers has four surrounding walls, preferably, of multiple wall, corrugated kraft board. Dependently connected flaps which form a bottom for the container are arranged to permit shipment of the box in a collapsed condition. An entry flap provided on the front wall of the container is movable between a raised and lowered position. A lid for the container with depending sides is provided. A support structure is provided inside the container. It includes a horizontal support member preferably of wood supported at either end by vertical support members preferably of wood. The support members are held in position by securement plates. The sheet metal securement plates are formed into u-shaped clips which engage the side walls. A central tongue on each clip extends outwardly at an angle. An opening in the tongues receive the horizontal support member. The lower edges of the tongues form and engage in kerfs in the tops of the vertical support members.

Abstract: A readily erectable wardrobe type cabinet formed of several blanks of readily foldable sheet material which are die cut and scored with constructional and non-constructional foldlines. A pair of such blanks define a half back panel portion and side panel, which are connected to define a body portion. Another blank defines a front panel having a hinged front closure portion, and another blank defines a bottom panel. Still another blank defines a top panel having a hinged portion to provide a top access to the assembled wardrobe. The respective blanks are each provided with scored foldlines about which the respective blanks are folded to form the constructed or erected component part.

Abstract: A box for containing goods such as fold-flat package blanks, comprises interconnected panels including a base panel, which has a false bottom. A bar is placed on top of the contents of the box; a flexible security strip extends between the base panel and its false bottom, runs around the goods and along the bar so that its ends meet in a position visible when the assembled box is opened, the bar being loosely secured to the security strip the ends of which are fastened by e.g. a clear adhesive seal.

Abstract: A garment container formed of paperboard and having an integral hanger supporting bar extending between opposed walls.

Abstract: A garment container apparatus includes a rigid outer structure having hingably connected first and second storage sections with rigid side walls defining opposite sides of the container when closed. The first storage section has at its base, adjacent the hinged connection with the second storage section, a plurality of moveable storage enclosures. The enclosures are hingably connected to the base for swinging movement between a stored position and an open position. The first storage section also includes a garment support structure having two support members attached at a 90.degree. angle to each other. One support member is pivotally connected to opposed margin walls of the first storage section for opening and closing movement. A mounting structure including an inflatable bladder and a cooperating restraint bar is integral to the pivot mounted support member and defines a compression zone therebetween.