Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, the improved vial holder apparatus comprises a body portion having two pairs of outwardly extending arms and top and bottom outwardly extending supports. The outwardly extending arms and supports together define a central cavity for releasably securing therein a vial. The top support preferably includes an aperture for receiving a ring therein such that the vial holder apparatus may be secured to a necklace or to a key ring along with a set of keys. Accordingly, the vial holder apparatus permits a vial to be securely held within the holder thereby lessening the chance of damage to the vial. The holder also permits the vial to be releasably secured to a necklace or a key chain thereby lessening the chance of loss of the vial.

Abstract: A device for carrying an article such as a pen, pencil, eyeliner, nail file, flashlight, and the like, includes a flat, rigid base sized and configured to fit within a credit card slot of a wallet or purse so that a peripheral edge zone remains exposed exteriorly of the slot, and a receptacle formed along the peripheral edge zone of the base for releasably capturing the article thereon and defining a handle to facilitate removal of the device from the card slot.

Abstract: A pouch with a key ring for an automotive alarm system remote control keypad is provide herein and comprises a pouch formed of heavy weight fabric as that used in automobile interiors and flexible enough to allow the mechanics of the keypad to be itilized without removing the keypad from the pouch,with a closable opening and adapted to receive a remote control keypad, also having a ring adapted to hold keys attached by lacing the ring through the stitched sleeve above the flap to which that portion of the Velcro fastener is attached to secure the keypad inside the pouch.

Abstract: The key ring attachable lighter holding shell with flexible holding flaps is a shell-shaped holder into which a reusable lighter or a disposable lighter may be inserted and held securely, yet can also be taken out and replaced again, and it may be attached to a key ring or key chain in order to help prevent a person from losing a lighter as long as the keys are not lost.

Abstract: A carrying case for a hand-held transceiver having an antenna either removed or extending from a top wall thereof is provided having a pocket formed of generally flexible panels for receiving the transceiver within the pocket. A pair of independently closable flaps extend from a rear panel of the pocket in side-by-side relationship and the flaps are operable to selectively and independently fold over respective portions of the top wall of the transceiver and attach to a front panel of the pocket with the transceiver stored therein. With an antenna extending from the top wall of the transceiver, one of the flaps is folded adjacent the rear panel of the pocket to accommodate receiving the transceiver within the pocket. The other flap is operable to fold over a portion of the top wall of the transceiver adjacent the antenna to secure the transceiver within the pocket with the antenna extending therefrom.

Abstract: A compartment is formed from the assembly of a bottom panel, a top panel, a right side panel, a left side panel, and a rear panel. The compartment is suitably sized so as to retain a multiple number of credit cards which are inserted into the compartment through a front opening and which are arranged inside the compartment in a stack and with a same physical orientation. The cards are securely retained inside the compartment by an integrated retention clip, and the cards are extracted from the compartment by means involving an integrated notch. A money clip affixed to the compartment provides a means for the retention of foldable paper currency.

Abstract: A personal article receptacle including a case having a front side and a back side, and an eyeglass holder affixed to the interior of the case. The eyeglass holder has a front generally rigid side and a back generally rigid side. The front and back sides define an eyeglass receiving space therebetween. The eyeglass holder has an edge affixed to a bottom side of the case. The eyeglass holder extends upwardly from the bottom side. The eyeglass holder is positioned generally centrally between the front side and the back side and has an opening facing the top of the case. A section of flexible material extends between the front and back rigid sides and includes a zipper extending therealong.

Abstract: A combination water tight storage container and an attaching clip wherein the container has an opening therein and a cap thereon. A clip formed of a single, continuous length of multiply bent resilient material defining a plurality of loops is frictionally inserted into a slot in the wall of the container. The clip and container forming a gripping tension therebetween when inserted into a hole on the underside of a vehicle or on an article of clothing.

Abstract: An enclosure for protecting and carrying a golf scorecard is formed of a translucent or transparent material and takes the shape of a tubular member having a closed end and an open end. The tubular member is sized to receive a golf scorecard so that all the pertinent information regarding all 18 holes can be viewed through the walls of the enclosure. The closed end includes an aperture for receiving a writing device such as a pen or pencil. The enclosure is sized to be readily carried in a shirt or pants pocket of the golfer and serves to protect the card from the elements such as perspiration or precipitation.

Abstract: A novelty article for storing small loose items employs a modified musical recording tape cartridge storage case which may contain an insert cart displaying a favorite recording artist of the user. The modified case includes a lid defined by a main front wall and an auxiliary back wall interconnected to and spaced from an end portion of the main front wall by a pair of side walls and an end wall so as to define a pocket along one end of the lid, and a body defined by an end wall and a pair of side walls and a main front wall connected to and extending outwardly from the end wall and connected to and extending between the side walls. The main back wall is relieved so as to define a void at an open end of the body. With the lid and body disposed in a closed position relative to one another, the auxiliary back wall of the lid lies in the void in a coplanar relationship with the main back wall of the body and the end wall of the lid closes the open end of the body.

Abstract: A decorative pager ornament cover for concealing a pager behind a decorative facia securable to an article of clothing. The inventive device includes a housing forming a portion of or receiving a pager. A securing assembly is secured to a rear surface of the housing for coupling to an article of clothing. A decorative facia is coupled to a front surface of the housing for concealing the pager and ornamentally accenting the wearer's article of clothing.

Abstract: An improved name card case includes a loose-leaf type partition disposed between the respective recesses of the first case cover and the second case cover. The partition has a trigger portion and a hook. The partition has a front action plate facing the first case cover. The front action plate is configured to have a shallow depression for receiving a main frame of the calculator. The first case cover is also provided with a notch, and the second case cover is provided with a supporting column and a curved guide portion. By means of the partition having the calculator thereon, the name card case is divided into two parts. The partition is also used to position the name cards in the first case cover. When the partition is pulled down, the calculator thereon may be used, and the name cards in the second case cover may be smoothly guided out of the case.

Abstract: A paper-saving, trash-decreasing device for utilizing used standard-sized envelopes as either rigid, hand-held portable writing-paper or as rigid writing-paper stabilized on a desk-top by weight of the writing arm, said device being a stiff sheet sized to fit all the way into a standard-sized flap-sealed, one-end opened envelope and project therefrom, having projection affixed with a resilient friction pad positioned to contact the desk surface. This device has further paper-saving, trash-decreasing utility when it is attached by flexible bands to the hard back of a standard note-pad so that when the note-pad is placed on a desk, hard-back down, the resilient friction-pad of this device will be in contact with the desk top so as to stabilize the note-pad even when it is written on near its bottom edge.

Abstract: A keepsake holder (10) comprises a first housing section (12), a second housing section (13), and at least one hinge (15) mounted adjacent to an edge (17,18) of the first and second housing sections for allowing relative movement therebetween. A keepsake compartment (30) is formed in the second housing section for receiving a keepsake (47), and a retention device (50) is provided for retaining the keepsake in the keepsake compartment, the retention device being formed of a transparent material for allowing viewing of the keepsake contained in the keepsake compartment. At least one further compartment (32) is formed in the first or second housing sections for holding a picture (65) of a person, article or event associated with the keepsake. A third compartment (35) is formed in either the first or second housing sections for holding a certificate (81) or other written indicia indicating the source, date and/or other pertinent information related to the keepsake.

Abstract: A safety card case is provided for retention of machine readable cards before, during and after use. Machine readable cards, such as credit, bank or casino comp cards, are fastened to the end of a flexible tether. The other end of the tether is attached to the spring-loaded reel assembly of an extension/retraction device mounted within the back portion of the card case enclosure. The machine readable cards are then safely retained for convenient storage or use by extension and retraction of the tether with the cards remaining attached.

Abstract: A thin flat device having a money clip on one side together with two channels on the reverse side to accommodate rigid plastic cards and the like.

Abstract: An autograph button cover system comprising a button cover formed of a transparent elastomeric material having a circular upper surface with a cylindrical side wall extending at right angles from the upper surface and with an in-turned circular flange with an aperture extending therethrough; and a cylindrical button adapted to receive the cover, the button being of a size so as to have its exterior cylindrical periphery located in contact with the interior surface of the side wall of the cover.

Abstract: The present invention is a device for carrying pet supplies comprising a first compartment for containing pet supplies having a first side, a second side, a top, a bottom, a front and a back; said front of said first compartment having an opening therein through which tissues and other items such as plastic sacks or the like may be removed one at a time. The first compartment has a flap affixed to said first compartment covering and protecting said opening. There is a second compartment adjacent to said first compartment having a first side, a second side, a top, a bottom, a front and a back. The tops of each compartment have means for opening and closing said compartments. The invention further comprises means for affixing items to the side of said first compartment and a third-compartment affixed to the side of said second compartment. There is also a pocket affixed to the back of said second compartment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable kit having a plurality of baby care supplies stored within a moisture impermeable enclosure. The kit includes supplies for two complete diaper changes, and it is easy to manufacture and extremely compact. A tear line, fabricated from a weakened portion within one of the enclosure walls, permits for easy access to the contents stored within the enclosure. These contents are two diapers, two moisture impermeable disposal bags, two wet wiping elements, baby powder, and baby cream. To provide the enclosure with a uniform and pliable surface, the two diapers are arranged to be substantially entirely in contact with opposing sides of the enclosure.

Abstract: An eyeglass cleaning station including a compartmented housing containing a dispensing bottle of liquid lens cleaning material and a dispensing box of disposable lens cleaning tissue. A countertop emplaceable eyeglass cleaning station having laterally disposed cleaning materials and an adhesively attached wall mounted eyeglass cleaning station having cleaning materials vertically disposed are disclosed.

Abstract: An organizer (20, 60, 90) for personal accessories which is mountable on a wall and comprises a container box (21, 61, 93) with structural members (29, 30, 69, 70) configured to provide shelves and trays and having a plurality of item retention devices including screw hooks (50-52, 75,76) and pockets (55, 83,97 which are affixed thereto for accommodating the assembly, storage and retention of personal accessories in a single convenient location.

Abstract: A condom holding and concealment device for providing damage resistant storage for the condom as well as a discrete method of storage is provided by enclosing the condom in an outer shell made from commonly used items such as coins. In the preferred embodiment, the coins are hollowed out to allow a condom to be safely stored in a change purse or pocket. The attaching device may also be constructed such that it is waterproof to allow the coin to be carried in a bathing suit, etc.. Optional lifting springs or pull tabs may be used to more easily remove the condom from the package. Any item similar in shape to a coin, such as poker chips, casino chips, medallions, etc., may be used in place of a coin.

Abstract: A toothpick packet having a housing for carrying flat perforated sheets. At least one perforation on each sheet defines a flat toothpick. The housing is selectively openable to allow access to the perforated sheets for the detachment of a toothpick.

Abstract: A bookmark strap fits through a book and has one end connected to an eyeglass case. At the other end of the bookmark are VELCRO.RTM. circular patches or rectangular sections so that when the bookmark strap is placed onto the page where a reader has stopped reading, the rest of the extended length of the bookmark strap can be wrapped around to the front of the book and be connected to the back of the eyeglass case to a corresponding VELCRO.RTM. patch. This will lock the bookmark and eyeglass case around the book, with the eyeglass case conveniently positioned on the top cover page of the book.

Abstract: A case protecting the buttons of and supporting a remote control transmitter, the transmitter including an opening to receive a key chain ring, the case further including a container and a rigid clear plastic cover-panel that is slidable by one's thumb. The cover-panel is fitted within two side grooves tapered only at rear ends in the container and also includes a catch that prevents the cover-panel from sliding completely off the container in a forward direction. The container includes an indentation notch on one side end wall that allows the catch to pass therethrough when sliding the cover-panel completely off the container in the rearward direction. There is also provided a second opening in the container that permits the transmitter's key chain ring opening to pass therethrough. The case protects the buttons of the transmitter. The transmitter can be one that activates personal or auto alarms, opens and closes garage doors or gates, unlocks an automobile trunk, or controls household electronics.

Abstract: A spare or back-up battery holder for a conventional pager or beeper made of rubber-like sheeting formed into a rectilinear sleeve that fits closely over and surrounds the bottom side walls of the pager, which sleeve extends below the bottom of the pager and is closed off at its bottom to form a pouch or pocket for holding the spare battery. The flexible and elastic nature of the holder allows for easy manual attachment and removal from a pager and easy "squeezing" freeing of the spare battery from the pouch after removal. The attachment to the pager is sufficient to prevent or reduce the likelihood of accidental removal of the holder and the holder is sized to accommodate one or two spare batteries.

Abstract: An elongate container structure that is coaxially aligned includes a lipstick tube structure arranged to direct the lipstick tube from within the container at a first end of a central hub, with a second end of the central hub having a removable storage container arranged to contain medicament, coins, or the like therein.

Abstract: A container for sticks of gum comprising a container having four rectangular side walls, and a bottom wall in a rectangular shape coupling the side walls in a rectangular configuration with a central axis and with an open top in a configuration essentially the same as that of the bottom wall, the side walls and bottom wall forming a chamber for the receipt of a pack of sticks of gum, the open top being recessed to form exterior bearing surfaces formed in the side walls on their exterior surfaces both parallel and transverse with respect to the axis and further comprising a closure cap having four rectangular side walls and a top wall in a rectangular shape coupling the side walls in a rectangular axis with a central axis and with an open bottom, the open bottom being recessed to form exterior bearing surfaces both parallel and transverse to the axis and positionable in contact with the bearing surfaces of the container when in a coupled closed orientation.

Abstract: A thin flat device having a money clip (14) on one side together with two parallel channels (10L,10R) on the reverse side to accommodate credit cards and the like.

Abstract: A pocketbook size organizer that can store a portable cellular phone. The organizer comprises a flexible book which has a first cover portion that can fold onto a center cover portion and a second cover portion that folds onto the first cover portion. The book has hook and loop material that fastens the second cover to the first cover to secure the organizer in a folded condition. The inside of the first cover has a pair of straps that secure the portable phone to the book. The straps are attached together by hook and loop material which allows the organizer to carry phones having different outer dimensions. The book also contains a pocket which can receive a calculator and a slit that can capture a note pad. The organizer can be carried by a handle which is attached to the book and has a free end that can be coupled to the outer surface of the center cover by hook and loop material.

Abstract: A flat multiple tool holder includes a generally flat card-like substrate having an interior and a pair of opposite end edges, and a plurality of separate pockets in the interior of the substrate. Each pocket is open at one of the opposite end edges of the substrate. Further, each pocket is shaped to match a profile of a given one of a plurality of different tools. The flat card-like substrate is formed by front, rear and middle layers laminated together in a sandwiched facing relationship with one another. The front and rear layers of the substrate are solid layers. The middle layer of the substrate has a plurality of separate voids or cutouts defined therein. Each of the cutouts is shaped to match a profile of a given one of a plurality of different tools. When the three layers are sealed or laminated together, these cutouts define pockets in the holder for receiving the various tools.

Abstract: A bookmark strap fits through a book and has one end connected to an eyeglass case. At the other end of the bookmark are VELCRO.RTM. circular patches so that when the bookmark strap is placed onto the page where a reader has stopped reading, the rest of the extended length of the bookmark strap can be wrapped around to the front of the book and be connected to the back of the eyeglass case to a corresponding VELCRO.RTM. patch. This will lock the bookmark and eyeglass case around the book, with the eyeglass case conveniently positioned on the top cover page of the book.

Abstract: A keepsake transparent capsule having two compartments, one to receive a two dimensional item and the other to receive a three dimensional item, the capsule capable of being secured to a key chain or other physical item for visual inspection and display. The capsule includes an exterior tube and a piston member inserted within the tube.

Abstract: A pen case with a pinball game set comprises a case body for storing pens and an upper lid connected with the case body by way of a pivotal shaft which swings open or closed on the case body. The pinball game set is fixed on the upper lid and allows for the punching of steel balls up and down irregularly located pins and through channels to obtain scores. A movable fence stops balls in the channels and permits balls to fall down to a waiting room defined by an inclined horizontal plate and the movable fence; steel balls in the waiting room roll down a passageway on the puncher to be punched by pulling the movable fence leftward.

Abstract: An inexpensive and compact sanitary kit for cleansing the body after discharge of bodily fluids. A dry wipe, an enclosed wet wipe, and a sanitary napkin are enclosed in an enclosure protecting the components during storage. The enclosure has length and width not exceeding 20 cm and 10 cm, respectively, and is usable in disposing of the wipes and of the napkin, if desired, after use.

Abstract: A unibody base is formed by joining two sections of leatherette. Both sections are 21/4" wide and rectangular except that the 4" long Upper Section flares out to both sides at the top to a width of 31/4" from a point 2' below. The stitching is left open at the top to accommodate a three dimensional, simulated pocket silk handkerchief. The leatherette front of the Upper Section is mounted on a thin piece of rigid material 4" long having a loop VELCRO back, under the lower edge of which is sewn an additional 11/2" long piece of taffeta. The pliable Lower Section consists of a 5" leatherette front covered at the back with taffeta to which a 1/2" high width of hook VELCRO is sewn within its lower edge. The Lower Section is superimposed over the Upper Section 11/2" above the junction of the taffeta strip. The sections are joined by stitching the vertical edges, including those of the taffeta which is also sewn horizontally across the back of the Lower Section forming a pocket 3" deep.

Abstract: A personal hygiene apparatus in matchbook form including a folded matchbook-like structure, that includes a plurality of individually packaged dental floss members detachably secured to the matchbook-like structure and toothpick accessory formed from the flap portion of the matchbook-like structure and at least one abrasive strip detachably secured to the flap closure receiving end of the matchbook-like structure for manicuring a user's nails. The apparatus also includes, in addition to the dental and nail hygiene accessories, a breath freshening mint and matches as other personal accessories.

Abstract: An organizer (10) for golf accessories is disclosed including a cover (12) and a liner (20) connected by their peripheries and folded about a fold line (32) into overlying first and second halves (34,36). A tube is formed by spine support stitching (38) extending parallel to and spaced from the fold line (32) and frictionally, slideably receives the first leg (44) of a clip holder (42). The second leg (46) of the clip holder (42) sandwiches a golf card (48) against the spine support stitching (38). A ball mark repair tool holder (16) is formed by a pouch stitched to the outside of the second half (36) of the cover (12). A holder (22) for a notebook or pad (24) is formed by a slit in the liner (20) for slideable insertion of the back (26) of the notebook or pad (24) between the cover (12) and the liner (20). A holder ( 40) for a pen or pencil is formed by a U-shaped strip having its free ends secured between the liner (20) by the spine support stitching (38).

Abstract: A lipstick case includes a stationary tube formed with an axially extending guide slot, a rotatable tube formed with an internal spiral groove and rotatably sleeved on the stationary tube, and a lipstick base provided inside the stationary tube and receiving a lipstick therein. The lipstick base has an outward radial projection which extends into the guide slot and the spiral groove. A sound generating unit is provided on a lower end of the stationary tube and is operable so as to generate sound when the rotatable tube is rotated relative to the stationary tube in order to move the projection of the lipstick base upwardly along the guide slot and the spiral groove and thereby protrude the lipstick out of the stationary tube.

Abstract: A protective device attachable to outer garment for self-protection of a person against criminal attack comprises an ornamental, pliable, hollow body having inserted therein an easily breakable ampul containing a volatile foul smelling fluid which is emitted through apertures in the body of the device when the ampul is fractured by squeezing said body. When worn by a woman, the device is particularly useful for deterring an assault by a rapist.

Abstract: A combination identification tag and holding apparatus for golf tees which combine advertising indicia and identification indicia within the unitary tag. The tag comprises a box-like shaped member of relatively thin dimensions having paired resilient gripping pegs within the hollow interior of the tag which are designed to accept golf tees for retention therein and allowing easy removal by the user, and further provides a transparent window having a slot to allow the user to slip an identification card under the transparent window.

Abstract: A cosmetic bottle compact 10 consisting of a set 12 of generally rectangularly configured compartments 14, 16, 18 disposed to form a case body 20 having an integrated exterior surface 22, each of the compartments 14, 16, 18 having an opening 24, 26, 28 disposed in a common surface of the case body 20 and being closed along any other exterior surface thereof, at least a first compartment 14 constructed and arranged in the case body 20 for its inside configuration to accomodate a cosmetic bottle 30 having its outside configuration conforming to the inside configuration of the first compartment 14, at least a second compartment 16 constructed and arranged in the case 20 for its inside configuration to accomodate stacked money or change (not shown) having its outside configuration conforming to the inside configuration of the second compartment 16, at least a third compartment 18 constructed and arranged in the case body 20 for its inside configuration to accomodate a lipstick (not shown) having its outside confi

Abstract: A razor blade carrier utilizing two hingeably attached strips of magnetically attractive material between which is sandwiched the razor blade to be carried.

Abstract: A stamp pouch comprises a flexible Kraft paper back sheet in facing contact with a flexible transparent top sheet and at least one postage stamp interposed therebetween. The facing surfaces of the back sheet and top sheet are coated with a cohesive. The top and back sheets are longer than the postage stamp, so they cohere to each other in areas above and below the stamp top and bottom edges. The top and back sheets have respective widths approximately equal to the width of the postage stamp, so the top and back sheets cohere through the perforations at the postage stamp side edges. A slit in the back sheet enables a person to easily grasp and tear it to remove the postage stamp. In alternate embodiment, a zone along associated ends of the top and back sheets are uncoated with cohesive. A person can grasp the uncoated and uncohered sheet ends to peel them apart and remove the postage stamp. The stamp pouch may be hung on an attractive display caddy for viewing by purchasers.

Abstract: A flexible porous inner web is mounted to a fluid impermeable outer web to define an entrance opening to receive a spectacle case, wherein the inner web includes an adhesive web including an adhesive forward face mounting a "U" shaped clip, and an adhesive rear face adhesively secured to the inner web, wherein the "U" shaped clip includes a junction and the outer web includes a slot, wherein the junction is aligned with the slot, with the inner web secured to the outer web. The case structure may further utilize the adhesive web formed with adhesive at a forward surface thereof and mounted to an interior surface of the outer web to secure the clip through the slot and the outer web without use of an inner liner. A modification of the invention includes the inner liner including an anhydrous dispensing tube contained therewithin for directing a water absorbing mixture from interiorly of the case structure.

Abstract: A lottery ticket scratch tray is herein provided to promote the clean and efficient removal of opaque coverings shielding lottery ticket variables. The device includes a square or rectangularly shaped smooth surface surrounded by four walls. Built into the device is a slot through which debris from spent tickets may be deposited. This debris stored beneath the smooth surface and may be disposed of through the removal of a slidable drawer which serves as the storage compartment. The device further contains a novel hook-and-loop fastening system to aid in the storage of the device.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a card holder for holding a card. The card holder comprises a card holding member, a latch and an urging member disposed inside a card case body and a hook provided on one of first and second plate-like members of the card base body, characterized in that an inserted card is pressed against the urging force of an urging member so as to be held in a card accommodating position, and the card is further pressed from the card accommodating position so as to release the same from being held at the card accomodating position, thereby forcing out the card into a card insertion slot of a card case body by the urging force of the urging member.

Abstract: A personal hygiene apparatus in matchbook form including a folded matchbook-like structure, that includes a plurality of individually packaged dental floss members detachably secured to the matchbook-like structure and toothpick accessory formed from the flap portion of the matchbook-like structure and at least one abrasive strip detachably secured to the flap closure receiving end of the matchbook-like structure for manicuring a user's nails. The apparatus also includes, in addition to the dental and nail hygiene accessories, a breath freshening mint and matches as other personal accessories.

Abstract: A money clip, made from clear extruded plastic, which is adapted to hold not only currency but has a compartment to hold a document such as a driver's license or credit card and may also have a pouch affixed to one of its sides to hold a spare emergency key such as a car door or house key.

Abstract: A device for cleaning eyeglasses wherein a soft, nonabrasive cleaning cloth can be easily stored in, and removed from, an elongated storage container. A retaining cord is attached near the center of the cloth. The cord extends through the main aperture of the storage container, passes through a small hole at the end of the container opposite the aperture, and is terminated with a stopper bead. The cloth is easily retracted into the storage container by pulling on the cord at the stopper bead end. The cloth is of of such dimensions that when it is fully retracted into the storage container a short tail extends through the aperture. The cloth is removed by pulling on the tail. The stopper bead can be a cap for the aperture or act to latch a hinged lid for the aperture.