Abstract: A pair of teremps of a knitted structure are bonded to a blank of a shell plate of a film cartridge. A pair of teremps in continuous lengths is conveyed in the longitudinal direction thereof with the piled side of each of the teremps kept in contact with a locator member. The teremps in continuous lengths are bonded to opposite side edges of the blank and then cut to conform to the blank. Before they are brought into contact with the locator members, the teremps in continuous lengths are subjected to a process in which the pile is substantially uniformly oriented rearward at an angle with respect to the direction in which the teremps are conveyed.

Abstract: In a container for a photographic film cartridge having a body and a cap fitted to said body, the improvement comprising that said cap is molded from a resin containing more than 20% by weight of a low-pressure linear low-density polyethylene which is a copolymer of ethylene and butene-1 and has a density of 0.90 to 0.93 g/cm.sup.3 and a melt index of 8 to 60 g/10 minutes.In the case of the molding resin for the cap of the invention, heat resistance is high, and this resin smoothly flow in a molding machine though temperature of the molten resin is relatively low. Accordingly, coloring troubles hardly occur, and molding cycle can be shortened. This resin is also superior in injection moldability, and molding troubles such as roping, camber, kink and deformation are rare. Mold shrinkage is also little. Since fitting strength of the cap and container body is large, the cap is scarcely detached during packaging process.

Abstract: A shock shield formed of an annular body having a central axial hole which mounts within a case is disclosed. A cylindrical axial ring is formed around the central axial hole. The shock shield permits a tape reel stored within the case to rotate within the case and absorbs shocks to prevent damage to the tape reel. A tab on the shield mates with the tape reel to prevent relative rotation therebetween. Shock absorption is accomplished by compressible elements formed on the shield body. The compressible elements are annular bearing rings concentric with the annular circumference. The annular bearing rings have a generally V-shaped cross section and an axial height less than the axial height of the axial ring. The shield body preferably is formed of four spaced radial members to enhance flexion.

Abstract: A method for improving the archival properties of a processed photographic film and a storage assembly for achieving the same by placing the film in a sealed container together with molecular sieve zeolites.

Abstract: A unitary container for storing and dispensing chain includes a box-shaped chain holder portion having a continuous top edge adapted for interlocking receipt of a selectively removable lid, a bottom wall, and first and second pairs of opposed side walls which extend between and connect the open top edge and the bottom wall. The container also includes a lid adapted for selectively easily removable attachment to the continuous open top edge of the chain holder position. The lid has an integral chain dispensing and retaining portion to permit access to and removal from the chain holder portion through the lid of desired lengths of chain, and is formed so as to deter chain removed from the chain holder from unintentionally slipping thereinto.

Abstract: A container for housing a coil, which comprises: a lower box (2) made of steel, having a bottom wall and an open upper end, for housing a coil with the axis thereof directed horizontally and covering a lower half portion thereof; an upper box (3) made of steel, inserted outside the lower box (2) so as to vertically movable, for covering an upper half portion of the coil, which has an open lower end and an upper end which is openable and closeable by means of a pair of cover plates (4, 4'); and a fixing mechanism for securing the upper box (3) at the uppermost position thereof onto the lower box (2).

Abstract: An open topped carrier (2) has a space (6) dimensioned to receive a plurality of coiled wire segments (100) hung on hangers (26) carried by upper portions of dividers (22). The dividers (22) are held in vertical, horizontally spaced use positions by slots (12) formed on the inner wall surfaces of the carrier (2). Each divider (22) may be independently grasped and slid into an elevated use position to facilitate hanging the coiled segment (100) on the hanger (26). A clamping device (32) extends along each of opposite side portions of an upper flange (14) of the carrier (2). The ends (102) of each segment (100) are clamped in an accessible transport position by the clamping device (32). The carrier (2) may have portions to facilitate handling of the segment ends (102) by an operator and/or an indicator bar (58) with a plurality of lights (62) aligned with the segment ends (102) for a human operator.

Abstract: A container for spooled materials comprising: an upper half having at least one generally flat, corrugated rest, an upper flange and a label display surface having a rounded upper portion and a substantially flat, substantially vertical, lower portion; a lower half having a generally flat, corrugated base, at least one end flange and a base-widening lower flange having a base-widening edge extending along the length of the lower half substantially parallel to the base; a hinge joining the upper half with the lower half; and a means for maintaining the upper flange in contact with the end flange so as to define a cavity within the container comprising at least one indentation in the upper flange that nests within at least one indentation in the end flange.

Abstract: A package roll of paper or other sheet material comprised of a cylinder core about which paper is wound into a roll. A wrapper is wrapped around the roll of paper. An inside header is secured over the end walls of the roll by the overhang portions of the wrapper which is crimped over a peripheral outer edge portion of the header positioned thereon. The inside header has a base wall of substantially the same diameter as the roll and disposed over the end walls. The overhang edge portions are crimped about the outer peripheral edge portion of an outer face of the base wall. A support disc of smaller predetermined surface area, relative to the diameter of the roll, is secured to the outer face of the base wall to support the roll when positioned on one of its ends and to relieve pressure from outer end edges of the roll of paper. An outside header is secured over the support disc and crimped edge portions of the wrapper.

Abstract: A dental floss dispenser comprising a molded unitary plastic housing composed of three main sections connected by two hinges which permits the dispenser to be easily opened and dental floss contained therein to be replaced by the user. A front section of the molded unitary plastic housing contains an opening and a molded post adjacent to the opening. A window assembly, molded of a transparent plastic, is engaged with the molded unitary plastic housing through placement of a hollow shaft having an axial bore capable of receiving the molded post over the molded post.

Abstract: An open topped carrier (2) has a space (6) dimensioned to receive a plurality of coiled wire segments (100) hung on hangers (26) carried by upper portions of dividers (22). The dividers (22) are held in vertical, horizontally spaced use positions by slots (12) formed on the inner wall surfaces of the carrier (2). Each divider (22) may be independently grasped and slid into an elevated use position to facilitate hanging the coiled segment (100) on the hanger (26). A clamping device (32) extends along each of opposite side portions of an upper flange (14) of the carrier (2). The ends (102) of each segment (100) are clamped in an accessible transport position by the clamping device (32). The carrier (2) may have portions to facilitate handling of the segment ends (102) by an operator and/or an indicator bar (58) with a plurality of lights (62) aligned with the segment ends (102) for a human operator.

Abstract: A package for a photographic film cartridge which comprises a paper tube treated with a moistureproofing treatment. The paper tube contains a photographic film cartridge and has moistureproof caps fitted to both end openings of the paper tube. The inside surface of the moistureproof caps is joined to the inside or outside surface of the paper tube by thermal adhesion. In this package, since the package is composed of a naturally decomposable paper tube as the main material, the package can be made compact and lightweight, and waste treatment is easy.

Abstract: In use with a photosensitive web roll located inside a light-tight container having an exit slot through which the web is withdrawable, a flexible enclosure is provided for light-shielding a leading end portion of the web extending from the roll through the slot and outside the container. The enclosure comprises a flexible, substantially rectangular, opaque sleeve adapted to enclose the web end portion. The sleeve includes opposing top and bottom walls disposed in adjacent, registered, facing relationship and extending between front and rear ends and opposite lateral sides thereof. The walls are light-tightly joined together along their front ends and lateral sides, but are left unjoined and separable along their rear ends to provide an opening therebetween through which the web end portion can be inserted into the sleeve toward the joined front ends.

Abstract: A container for a photographic film cartridge consisting essentially of a container body portion being flexible and polygonal and a cap portion fittable to the container body portion revolvably and integrally connected therewith, and the fitting between the container body portion and the cap portion being releasable by deforming the container body portion. When the cartridge is taken out of the container, the cap portion is gradually detached from the container body portion according to the deformation caused by pinching and pressing it. Since the cap portion is connected to the container body portion, the cap portion is still joined to the container body portion, after the fitting is released. Therefore, the container can be opened easily with one hand, and the cap portion is not lost.

Abstract: A packing device for transporting a long conveyor belt, and a conveyor belt wound over and across a pair of components of the packing device. The packing device has a pair of bobbins each comprising a take-up drum with radially extending discs fixed to both the ends thereof, and a long conveyor belt is wound over the respective bobbins with approximately the same turns on each bobbin. An opening for a shaft for rotation is provided in the center of each of the bobbins, and outwardly-directed ring-shaped flanges are provided around the circumference of each opening and in the periphery of each disc, respectively. The top ends of the ring-shaped flanges around the opening and in the periphery are bent towards each other, forming L-shaped portions in section.

Abstract: A shipping container for fiber optic coils includes a pair of semicircular ody elements forming a generally circular body providing a circular chamber and having axially and outwardly extending flanges abutting along their mating edges thereof and radially extending projections at their axial ends. A pair of end caps have a cylindrical sidewall portion abutting the axial ends of the circular body, an end wall spaced therefrom, and radially extending projections aligned with those of the body. Fastening elements secure the flanges and projections in assembly. The container may be assembled about a coil supported on a winding mandrel by placing the two elements thereabout and securing the flanges to retain the coil therewithin. The body and coil may be removed from the winding mandrel and the end caps placed thereon. To remove the coil, one end cap is removed and the container aligned with the coil mounting fixture; the other cap is then removed and the coil moved outwardly of the body.

Abstract: A working clamshell blister package for holding and displaying a tape measure having working components, the package including first and second substantially mirror image panels each having an upper end, a lower end, a pair of sides and a recess, a base portion being generally trapezoidal in cross-section, the lower ends of the panels being integrally hinged to the base portion. When the panels are placed in contacting relationship, an enclosed compartment for the tape measure is formed by the recesses. The package also includes a working platform being defined by at least one opposed pair of the side edges, the working platform including at least one integrally formed access opening defined in part by each side, the access opening being positioned to permit access to the working components of the tape measure while the tape measure is held within the compartment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of packaging a detonating cord comprising explosive material contained in a sheath, intended to meet safety regulations of air transportation. The detonating cord is wound on a support in such a manner that every portion of the detonating cord in the winding is spaced apart from the nearest portions which are substantially parallel thereto by a distance (a) lying in a range between the distance below which detonation is transmissible from one portion to the nearest portion, and the distance beyond which said containing sheath is no longer destroyed by the detonation of a nearest portion.

Abstract: A packaged belt including a single, flexible electrophotographic belt covered with a flexible protective sheet supported by at least three rollers including a hollow first roller having a longitudinal slot parallel to the axis of the first roller which imparts to the first roller a "C" shaped cross section, a lip extending from at least one long edge of the slot, a second roller parallel to and enclosed within the first roller, the second roller having an outside diameter smaller than the inside diameter of the first roller and an outside diameter larger than the maximum size of the opening between the lip and the opposite edge of the slot, a third roller adjacent to and parallel to the exterior of the first roller, the belt covered with the protective sheet having at least a partially flattened region with opposite sides of the belt adjacent each other to form a first loop at one end and a second loop at the other end, the first loop extending around the second roller and the second loop extending around the

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for producing a foam wrapped package for protecting a roll of pressure-sensitive carbonless copy paper. Interleaved foam and film are wrapped under tension around the outer periphery of the roll of carbonless paper by selectively rotating the roll and separately feeding packaging foam and stretch film toward the rotating roll.

Abstract: The invention is to a spindle for use in mounting a toilet paper roll thereon, and more particularly, for use in mounting a coil of toilet paper, without the core, on the spindle. The spindle has a flange near its outer end that stops movement of the core as the toilet paper roll is pushed onto the spindle during mounting. Continued pushing of the roll onto the spindle while the core is stopped, strips the coil of paper off the core. The coil ends up on the spindle and the core is disposed of.

Abstract: An interlocking flange assembly for spools includes a first multi-sided end plate. A plurality of interlocking male channel members are provided on adjacent pairs of sides of the first end plate and a plurality of female channel members are provided on the remaining sides of the end plate diametrically opposite the sides with the male channel members. The assembly includes a second multiple sided end plate that is identical to the first multiple sided end plate. The first and second end plates are secured to opposite ends of a spool. Once the flange assembly is attached to the opposite ends of a spool, a plurality of a spool and end plates may be interconnected for storage or transportation.

Abstract: A paper roll header having a first waterproof polymeric coating over its inner face, the coating being a thermoplastic which is heat softenable at a predetermined elevated temperature for bonding to the crimped end of a wrapper around the paper roll, and a second coating on the first coating on the inner face of the roll, the second coating being in the central zone of the inner face and being non-softenable at the noted predetermined elevated temperature, so that the heat sealingly bonds to the wrapper but not to the end of the roll itself.

Abstract: A molded plastic pallet for holding coiled aluminum stock, the pallet including an octagonal shaped platform on which the coiled material rests, a pair of grooves in the bottom of the platform, a centering ring on the top of the platform and a pair of legs on the bottom of the platform, coiled material being banded to the pallet by wrapping tie strips around the coiled stock and the grooves.

Abstract: A film case holder adapted to be releasably attached to the hand strap of a pocket camera including an elongated holder body having a rear surface recess corresponding in dimensions and adapted to receive the hand strap, a fastener designed to engage with and securely attach the holder body to the hand strap and a resilient support member having a C-shaped cross-section for receiving a film case of a size sufficient to enclose a film cassette.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a light-tight roll-film cassette for holding and dispensing rolls of light sensitive material, having brake means exerting a retarding force on the core of the roll. This brake means consist of a resilient tongue cooperating with the cylindric bearings.

Abstract: A toilet accessory having the outward appearance of a doll for concealing toilet paper rolls and/or toilet plunger. The device includes a decorative figure including a doll body having an aperture in the lower end thereof for receiving an upstanding rod mounted on a base. The rod may suitably comprise the handle of a plunger. The rod may mount one or more toilet paper rolls. The apparatus includes a skirt mounted on the body and depending therefrom to surround the rod and any toilet rolls mounted thereon.

Abstract: A cartridge case in which a microcapsule-carrying sheet to be used as an image recording medium is stored, is filled with a non-oxidative gas which makes it possible to store the microcapsule-carrying sheet for extended periods without affecting its performance. Nitrogen gas or inert gas such as neon, argon, helium, and xenon is suitable as the non-oxidative gas.

Abstract: The invention concerns the joining of webs in adjacent cassettes, particularly as a supply for a ticket issuing machine. A web supply system comprises a plurality of cassettes (12) each containing a fan folded web (13) of material, each cassette having a common web exit and web entrance, the cassettes being arranged side by side and the leading end of a first of the webs being arranged to pass through the exit of that cassette to an operating/issuing machine and the trailing end (19) of the web of each cassette (except the last) extending through the entrance of that cassette and being joined to the leading end (19a) of the web from the next adjacent cassette, the web extending in a loop between adjacent cassettes so that the web from all the cassettes can be supplied as a continuous web to the processing/issuing machine.

Abstract: A polygonal protective carton for a rotary broom which has a central support tube and bristles extending radially therefrom to form a substantially cylindrical broom. The carton includes ends which have hubs that extend into the open ends of the tube to substantially suspend the broom in the carton to prevent shifting therein which would cause damage to the bristles.

Abstract: A cassette for a printing ribbon comprises a casing accommodating a supply spool which has a tube on which the printing ribbon is wound. An anti-unrolling element of plastics material comprises two portions of elongate shape, which are connected by means of an integral elastic hinge. The first portion performs a guiding and positioning function and is accommodated by means of a slot within the casing. The second portion has a blocking function with regard to the tube, and is movable on the outside of the casing, by means of the elastic hinge, from an inoperative position in which it is aligned with the first portion to an operative position in which it is rotated through 180.degree. and is substantially in superposed relationship with the first portion.

Abstract: An arrangement for concealing a garden hose defined by a receptacle receiving the garden hose and an overlying lid. The lid, when in combination, serves garden hose concealment purposes, but, additionally, may be independently used. In any event, the lid presents a central post having a handle arrangement on the upper end thereof and surrounded by a space of sufficient depth to receive, for example, decorative potted plants. When assembled, an attractive unit is presented largely showing the plants and only fully revealing the garden hose after uncovering for full access to the receptacle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of packaging a detonating cord comprising explosive material contained in a sheath, intended to meet safety regulations of air transportation. The detonating cord is wound on a support in such a manner that every portion of the detonating cord in the winding is spaced apart from the nearest portions which are substantially parallel thereto by a distance (a) lying in a range between the distance below which detonation is transmissible from one portion to the nearest portion, and the distance beyond which said containing sheath is no longer destroyed by the detonation of (a) nearest portion.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for producing a foam wrapped package for protecting a roll of pressure-sensitive carbonless copy paper. Interleaved foam and film are wrapped under tension around the outer periphery of the roll of carbonless paper by selectively rotating the roll and separately feeding packaging foam and stretch film toward the rotating roll.

Abstract: An outer container (31) formed of moisture-impervious material having an elongate product dispensing sleeve (32) having a moisture-proof sealable opening (33) on one end and an enlarged product storage package (34) communicating with the dispensing sleeve (32). A medical material (14) is positioned within sleeve (32) and includes a substrate (16) formed of a suitable number of overlaid layers of a woven or knitted fabric such as fiberglass. Substrate (16) is contained within a tubular wrapping (18) formed of a soft, flexible non-woven fiber such as polypropylene. Substrate (16) is impregnated or coated with a reactive system which remains stable when maintained in substantially moisture-free conditions but which hardens upon exposure to sufficient moisture to form a rigid, self-supporting structure.

Abstract: An apparatus including a container formed with a recessed forward wall providing access to a central compartment containing a plurality of shrink-wrap foil roll members for wrapping of various packages, wherein the container includes spaced side walls, wherein a first side wall includes a first hopper for securement of note pads therewithin, wherein a second hopper mounted on a further side wall includes felt marker pens and a plurality of pens and pencils, with an underlying third hopper including wrapper tape and cutter members mounted therewithin. A fourth hopper includes a compartment for accommodation of debris and discarded paper and the like therewithin. The container includes a magnetic or alternatively a hook and loop fastener base for securement to various underlying supports.

Abstract: A light-tight cassette, and method of making same, for enclosing and dispensing a roll of photosensitive web material. The cassette comprises a folded fiberboard housing having a plurality of housing wall portions with oppositely projecting lateral edges which define opposite sides of the housing. The plurality includes two planar wall portions that extend perpendicularly to each other to respective ends thereof which are disposed in spaced alignment to provide an opening between them. Two extruded plastic light-locking members are attached to those wall portion ends, respectively, one such member extending across the opening toward the other member to form a web exit passageway therebetween. The one member includes a resiliently flexible, inwardly projecting cantilever portion that is biased toward an opposing portion of the other member, both such portions having light-locking material thereon.

Abstract: A curable orthopedic support material is disclosed comprising a flexible sheet material impregnated with a liquid resin system which cures upon exposure to a curing agent to a resilient, semi-rigid support device. The cured support is especially designed for orthopedic applications where conventional rigid casts are not desirable and/or necessary.

Abstract: A stackable and nestable tray for shipping of weather stripping. The tray has a central weight bearing hub which also acts as a stop to pervent weather stripping which is coiled about the hub from shifting in a manner which would damage the weather strip. The tray has a generally rounded body portion which has a bottom wall and an upstanding side wall. A series of radially inwardly extending step-like protrusion are formed on the side wall with corresponding inwardly extending indentations on the opposite side of the side wall. The hub portion is hollow and includes a series of hollow radially outwardly extending protrusions with surfaces extending between the corresponding outwardly extending indentations in the hollow underside. The trays will stack one upon another in a first position and will nest into each other for return shipping when rotated to a second position.

Abstract: A booster cable storage assembly includes a housing member, having two compartments, the first of which houses the booster cable and a reel member, the second housing a first booster clamp and a second booster clamp. The second compartment is separable for receiving two separate clamps. The cord is mounted, at its midpoint, through a slot in a shaft portion on the reel, such that when the cable is wound up on the reel member, each clamp can be positioned iin a respective section of the second compartment. A rotation handle is provided on the exterior of the housing such that manual rotation of the rotation member causes the cord member to become wound up on the shaft.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for producing a foam wrapped package for protecting a roll of pressure-sensitive carbonless copy paper. Interleaved foam and film are wrapped under tension around the outer periphery of the roll of carbonless paper by selectively rotating the roll and separately feeding packaging foam and stretch film toward the rotating roll.

Abstract: Method and apparatus adapted for use on a conveyor line to form a rolled tab in the tail end portion of a roll of plastic film wound on a core. The tail end portion is untreated and initially extends around the surface of the roll to which the tail end portion adheres and terminates at a tail edge. The apparatus comprises a bucket which is connected to the conveyor line for movement thereon and has a floor and wall extending therefrom. The floor of the bucket has a tractional surface supporting the roll and the wall has a substantially frictionless surface pushing the roll in the direction of the conveyor line. The apparatus further comprises drive means, extending in stationary position substantially parallel to the conveyor line and having a resilient tractional surface being compressed into rotational contact with the roll, for rotating the roll.

Abstract: Novel collapsible cores for adhesive tape rolls adapted to inhibit telescoping or migration of the adhesive tape off the roll after tape roll manufacture; and adhesive tape rolls prepared therefrom.

Abstract: A package for diazo thermosensitive recording materials coiled round a core, which comprises a packaging paper being a water vapor permeability of more than 50 g/m.sup.2.24 hours and comprising a light-reflecting paper layer located as outer layer and a light-shielding paper layer located as inner layer.In the package of the invention, the packaging paper shields the recording material from the external heat and light. When internal humidity is increased such as by heating of the package such as higher than 50.degree. C., moisture passes through the packaging paper to the outside. Accordingly, fogging by precoupling of the packaged diazo thermosensitive recording materials, irrespective of the fixation type or not, is remarkably decreased, and the quality of the recording material can be maintained for a long period during storage.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel roll-cargo transporting container which securely holds roll cargo in position by provision of sliding frame member below the top frame member and by effect of bracket members set to the bottom frame member and sliding frame member.

Abstract: A compact, low shipping volume paper product comprising a compression loaded, core-wound roll of paper and a compression constraining element; and concomitant method of making such a paper product. The roll comprises a length of paper which is wound on a tubular core, and which roll may have an obround or parallelopipedal shape due to being unidirectionally compressively loaded after winding; and then constrained against expanding by a suitable constraining element. Preferably, the roll is sufficiently compressively loaded to completely flatten the core. In another aspect of the invention, the roll may be further compressed by applying a compressive loading that is substantially greater than that needed to cause the core to become flat; and, some of that high compressive loading may be relieved before the constraining element is applied or secured.

Abstract: A housing for enclosing the inner operating mechanism of a limited use, composite, video cassete. The housing is formed from a one-piece blank of foldable paperboard and has opposed top and bottom side walls interconnected by a front wall and a pair of end walls, that form a box-like enclosure, and has spring tabs formed from material of one of the side walls for engagement with portions of the inner operating mechanism.

Abstract: A light-tight cassette for a roll of light-sensitive photographic material, comprising a shell (11) of generally rectilinear sectional profile with a light-tight dispensing slot (15) defined between two lips, has a stiffening member (33) inserted between at least one lip (21) of the dispensing slot and the adjacent shell wall (19), for increasing the bending resistance of said lip and minimizing accidental light leakage through the slot.

Abstract: The film container is particularly adapted for roll film and includes a closed bottom open topped receptacle and a removable open bottom, closed top cap defining therebetween one or a pair of central spaces in which a film roll is held. The receptacle and/or cap has tapered sidewalls so that the cap and receptacle slidingly fit together and releasably lock and seal. The container may also include one or more indicators on the outer surface of the sidewall thereof which indicate whether the film roll inside the container is exposed or unexposed. The indicators may be, for example, an arrow on one of the receptacle and cap alignable with the words "exposed" and "unexposed", or symbols thereof, on the other of the receptacle and cap, or a single ridge matingly receivable on the receptacle or cap in either one of a spaced pair of labelled grooves on the other of the receptacle and cap. Colored ridges of the same or different configuration can be subsituted for the two grooves and ridge.

Abstract: A packaging arrangement and method for the user thereof to protect an electrophotographic photosensitive member which includes a packaging material for covering and protecting the electrophotographic photosensitive member from physical damage and is capable of generating a frictional electrostatic charge of the same polarity as the electrophotographic photosensitive material, whereby the packaging material has a stronger electron acceptor characteristic than the electrophotographic photosensitive material where the electrophotographic photosensitive material possesses a positive charge, and the packaging material has a stronger electron donor characteristic than the electrophotographic photosensitive material where the electrophotographic photosensitive material possesses a negative charge.