Abstract: A dispenser is provided to hold and dispense two tapes of the type which have removably interengageable surfaces. The dispenser is in the form of an elongated hollow container that about midway of its length is provided with a groove-shaped outward flaring passage that extends from a slot that is formed in the encircling wall between the two main walls. The container accommodates two spirally wound tapes, the end portions of which are interengaged and project through the slot.

Abstract: A shipping pallet is formed from a backing member which comprises at least two thicknesses of corrugated material and which has on the edges for a substantial majority of the perimeter folded corrugated material with only a minor portion of the perimeter comprising severed corrugated material. Backing member also defines passageways for mechanized handling.

Abstract: An inner packing structure for supporting a hollow roll in a dispensing package and comprising a pair of end panel sections and a spindle extending therefrom which includes a center panel and pairs of opposed side panels interconnecting the center panel and the end panel sections.

Abstract: A package for a plurality of stacked rolls or reels of recording media in tape form is provided with central holding means for the rolls or reels, and consists of a bottom member and a cover member which together have the shape of a cylindrical cheesebox, the cover member having a handle for carrying the closed container, and the bottom member having a handle for carrying it with or without tape rolls or reels. The cover member and bottom member may be provided externally with matching projections and depressions to enable a plurality of packages to be stacked in a virtually gap-free and interlocking manner.

Abstract: An arrangement for storing a coil of optical fiber prior to and during an inner peel deployment of the optical fiber from the coil comprises an outer aluminum casing, a body of solid foam material in the interior of the casing, and a barrier sheet in the interface, between the foam body and the coil of optical fiber. The foam body is formed in situ in a confining space outwardly and axially delimited by the casing and inwardly delimited by the barrier sheet and by two end lids, by introducing the material of the body into the enclosed space through openings in the casing and letting the material foam and cure in the spacing. During the formation of the body, the coil of optical fiber is supported on a mandrel which is, in turn coaxially supported on the end lids. After the foamed material has solidified, the end lids and the mandrel can be removed and the arrangement is now ready for inner peel deployment of the optical fiber therefrom.

Abstract: A storage, shipping, display and dispensing package includes providing maximum protection for roll material during shipment by allowing the material to be shipped with its backing up, while permitting dispensing and display of the material face side up without rewinding. End pieces held adjacent the roll material by core inserts prevent coning while supporting the roll for rotation. The core inserts are barbed to preclude accidental withdrawal and have low friction bearing surfaces which ride in the end pieces and rotatably support the roll within the container. An access opening in the front face of the container permits the carpet to be dispensed and selectively positioned slots and tabs allow like containers to be stacked one above the other and locked together.

Abstract: A storage compartment has features that allow it to conveniently store water ski rope. The compartment has a base and a lid. A spool is rigidly secured to the base and extends outwardly from the base. The lid and the base are connected together by a hinge, with the lid enclosing the spool when the compartment is closed. The spool has on one side a recess for receiving water ski floats. On the bottom of the base, a depression extends inwardly into the spool. This depression has a flange that encircles and overlies part of the depression. The flange serves as a handle for the compartment.

Abstract: A container for shipping and storing large hollow cylindrical rolls of either solid material or wound sheet material. A skid or pallet is combined with a pair of special corrugated paperboard end pads, one for each end of the roll, a pair of spaced apart anti-roll retainers extending longitudinally of and secured to the top of the pallet and between which the roll is placed, a pair of top braces extending between and interfitted with the end pads, a pair of banding straps which transversely encircle and secure together the retained roll and the anti-roll retainers, and a pair of banding straps which longitudinally encircle and secure together the pallet and end pads and top braces. The end pads and anti-roll retainers secure the retained roll from endwise shifting and sidewise rolling motion, and are constructed so that a standard sized end section is utilizable with rolls of widely varying diameters.

Abstract: Drawers for storage units such as dental cabinets are provided with a sealing system that eliminates the need for seal mounting partitions between vertically stacked drawers. Flexible seal members are attached to upper drawer handles, and these flexible sealing members contact the top of the next lower drawer handle when the drawers are closed, thus sealing the space between the drawers.

Abstract: A roll dispensing container which is used for storing an elongated web of thermoplastic material comprising plural laminae which define a multiplicity of gas-filled bubbles.. The container is constructed in a manner that permits easy measured dispensal of the web therefrom. The roll dispensing container is easily assembled from a corrugated-board blank and when fully assembled is dimensioned so as to be capable of being shipped from place to place relatively inexpensively.

Abstract: A protective pack for holding a cartridge for a daisy wheel type printer is disclosed. The cartridge has a supply spool for holding a fresh ribbon pancake and a take-up spool for holding used ribbon. The cartridge body has a viewport extending radially adjacent the ribbon pancake to allow observation thereof. The cartridge includes two arms which define a path for the ribbon to pass between the paper and the printer mechanism. Two drive gears are serially engaged with each other and with the ribbon drive means. When the first drive wheel is driven by a drive shaft of the printer, the second acts as an idler gear so that the direction of ribbon take-up is the same as the direction of the rotation of the drive shaft. When the second gear is driven, it drives the ribbon drive gear means directly so that the rotational direction of the ribbon take-up is opposite that of the drive shaft. The drive gears are located and their lower portions are configured to engage the respective drive shafts of various printers.

Abstract: Water-soluble wind stabilization segments are used to stabilize the winding of coils wound in a figure-8 configuration with a radial opening provided on the side of the winding such that the winding may be unwound from the inside out. The water-soluble stabilization segments dissolve when the winding is immersed in water, thereby obviating the need to physically remove such stabilization segments prior to unwinding the wound package.

Abstract: This is a multi-purpose, low-profile desk accessory in which a horizontally oriented flat base sheet is formed with upstanding walls which define a plurality of shallow storage wells, including one for the storage for a roll of tape which is horizontally oriented, and another for the storage of a flat stack of unbound note paper. Suitable means are provided for twisting the tape 90.degree. as it comes off the tape roll. Above these shallow storage wells are upper decks which provide additional storage space, some of which is specifically dedicated to such office implements as a ring-bound calendar, and possibly an ash tray or card file. Alongside the shallow lower level and upper level storage facilities is an elevated structure which includes deep wells for the storage of paper clips and similar desk implements, and another deep well for storing elongated writing instruments such as pens and pencils in a horizontal attitude.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a reproduction machine and a casing therein to hold a spool of light sensitive paper. The casing has a movable cover which forms an opening together with the casing for the light sensitive paper. The cover, when in a closed position has a light tight relationship with the casing. The cover is provided with at least one recess to avoid interference with the internal structure of the machine when the cover is opened.

Abstract: A hanger for carrying piece length fabric in a pendant, vertical roll includes a support assembly and a hanger assembly removably supported thereon. The support assembly includes a base portion and a substantially flat main body portion connected at one end thereof to the base portion so as to be supported in an upstanding position. The main body portion has longitudinally extending edges which form a core for supporting the roll of fabric. The hanger assembly is carried at an end of the main body portion opposite the base portion. The hanger assembly includes a longitudinally extending main support member with securing units carried at opposite longitudinal ends of the support member. The securing units may be of a variety of types with either single or double pointed members, and may include a stationary safety bar spaced from the pointed members. An attachment hook is carried by the hanger assembly for supporting the main support member in a generally horizontal position.

Abstract: A shipping carton is made with a wrapper which is placed between the end frames of a reel. The wrapper has folded over flaps at the transverse edges which are biased against the end boards of the respective frames and abutted at the ends against the hook strips of the reel. The placement of the wrapper between the end frames and the abutment of the flaps against the hook strips serve to strengthen the carton.The winding machine includes inwardly directed clips on the outer ends of holders on the end frames for holding the hook strips in rigid condition during winding of a pile fabric on the reel.

Abstract: A carton stacking guide assembly for guiding the stacking of cartons in tiers, such as on pallets, includes elongated hinge bars extending parallel along opposite sides of a support platform, such as the load supporting platform of a cargo vehicle, with detachable first and second guide panels connected together at right angles to each other and hingedly connected to the guide bar for extending vertically from the support platform for guiding the stacking of cartons at the corners of a stack. The guide panels are open to reduce the wind resistance thereof and includes an elongated handle connected to the lower end of one of the panels a flexible tension member detachable connected at one end of the panel spaced upward from the hinge axis thereof and at the other end to the elongated handle spaced outward from the connection of the handle to the panel for assisting in tilting the guide assembly between a vertical guiding position and a horizontally extending nonguiding position.

Abstract: A tape reel container of the flat-walled box type holding a reel-supporting tray. The periphery of the tray is formed with a downward and outwardly facing step confronting the side walls of the container, and the side walls are formed with inward and downwardly folding flaps engaging the tray step, so as to both retain and be retained by the tray.

Abstract: A combination shipping and storage container for hollow rolls of sheet material having an open-topped box structure and a top closure therefor, both said box structure and said top closure being each formed of two open-ended sections which are telescopically interfitted to provide the same with a capability of being lengthwise adjusted in correspondence with the length of the roll stored in the container and wherein the box structure sections are each provided in the closed end thereof with means affording access for insertion of a lifting bar axially through the hollow interior of the roll supported in the box for transferring roll into and out of its container.

Abstract: The shipping support tray of this invention comprises a single containerboard element containing integral members cut in the board to form a plurality of interlocking post elements for supporting and positioning tubes of wound yarn in a spaced relationship during shipment. The one element serves as both a base and top tray support.

Abstract: A combination shipping and storage containers for rolls of sheet material having hollow centers, the container having an interiorly disposed spindle like post extending vertically between opposite ends thereof upon which the rolls are held against radial shifting movement. The container is provided at each of its opposite ends with closure panels which are inwardly foldable from an open position thereof into flatwise superimposed closed positions to embrace therebetween out-turned flaps provided at each end of the post to hold the same in fixedly secured position within the closed container.

Abstract: An improved tray structure for supporting a reel of tape-like film material wound on a flat annular hub which hub is substantially thicker than the width of the tape. The reel of tape is supported separately from the hub by means of raised portions in the bottom of the tray. By supporting the hub and tape separately, the reel is held in flat condition and its integrity maintained.

Abstract: A package for pile fabrics in which individual turns of the fabric when coiled into a roll are separated and spaced apart by spacing means associated with a supporting strip releasably secured to one edge of the pile fabric. The turns of the supporting strip are bonded together to form a unified end structure.

Abstract: A supporting cover for a porous rubber ink roll used, for example, on a printing machine. The cover is formed of first and second sections or halves which are joined together by an integrally-formed hinge which enables the cover to be formed of a one-piece construction from polypropylene plastic. The cover incorporates locking features to prevent the cover from being readily opened when the ink roll is stored and shipped therein. Each of the halves of the cover has a portion which is removed therefrom to enable the ink roll to be exposed from the cover when the ink roll and cover are installed on a utilization device such as a printing machine. The cover has projections on a side thereof which coact with the printer to prevent the cover from being rotated while it is installed on the printer.

Abstract: Enclosed shipping container assembly for an elongated article such as a roll of flexible sheet or film material. The container assembly includes a pair of open five-sided container halves of identical structure which fit together in opposite orientation to form an enclosed container, and a pair of spaced end plates inside the container for supporting a roll. The enclosed container protects the sheet or film material from dust and from accidental damage in handling. The configuration of the containers is such that a plurality of containers can be joined together to form a unitized load.

Abstract: Filing unit for the storage of recording tape cassettes in which one or more loose leaf pages or sheets are insertable in a loose leaf ring binder. Each sheet has a plurality of retainer clips affixed thereto. The clips are formed from a strip of resilient material with a base portion and upwardly extending post portions spaced apart a distance approximately equal to the reel spacing of the cassettes to be held thereby. Each post extends generally perpendicularly from the base and includes an upwardly opening slot defining two spring finger portions, each having an outwardly extending lug at its upper edge to snugly engage the wall within the reel opening of the cassette.

Abstract: Rigid shipping container for elongated articles such as rolls of plastic sheet or film. The shipping container comprises similar upper and lower rigid pallets and a pair of like or similar end plate assemblies which support the roll. The pallets have legs which are arranged so that they will interengage with the legs of another pallet of identical structure so that a vertical stack of shipping containers can be formed without lateral slippage. The positions of the end plates are adjustable to accommodate rolls of different widths.

Abstract: A container and dispenser for a rolled sheet of gauze material which permits a user to dispense a selected length of gauze without touching the surface of the gauze during the dispensing operation, and which prevents the dispensing of additional gauze at other times.

Abstract: A container for storage and transportation on end of several rolls of plastic sheet or film, said container having three sides, and at least one end with a plurality of openings therein adapted for an end of each roll to be anchored in each one.

Abstract: The invention relates to a convenient pack for a fisherman to carry in his pocket or bag to contain spools of replacement leader line for carrying bait, etc., at the end of the main fishing line. The container comprises several compartments having central studs on which the spools are located, at least one wall of each compartment preferably being transparent for spool identification. Each compartment also has outlet means in the side wall through which the leader line is pulled out, but which do not permit it inadvertently to slip back into the compartment.

Abstract: A tape cartridge for semi-permanently housing a removable tape spool rotatably supported in the cartridge by a pair of spring biased dowels that serve as axles for the spool and are associated with and held by a pair of collars that fit in apertures in the end walls of the cartridge.

Abstract: A roll end support for a dispensing carton for sheet material and carton produced therefrom. A dispenser roll having sheet material wound on a hollow core is disposed within a carton and is supported by a pair of support assemblies located at opposite ends of the core. Each support assembly includes a first support member having a polygonal base corresponding substantially in size and shape to the polygonal ends of its receiving carton and further having a cylindrical body portion. A second support member has a cylindrical body portion rotatably received on the cylindrical body portion of the first support member. The two support members are locked to prevent axial separation and the second support member is inserted into the hollow core of the dispenser roll to permit rotary dispensing of the sheet material.

Abstract: A tape cassette hub retainer which may be used with different types of cartons, and which is adapted to engage and restrain the hubs of the cassette from movement during shipment. Small die cut flaps are located in a base panel directly beneath the cassette hubs and are foldable upwardly into a post configuration to engage the internal teeth in the hub of the cassette reels. An overlying support panel is provided having an opening through which the small flaps extend and which has a pair of side restraining flaps to hold the flaps from the base panel in upright position. In an alternate form, the overlying support panel is omitted.

Abstract: There is disclosed a textile package which offers the advantages of strength, ease of assembly, and low cost. A plastic hub is passed through a hole in each end panel. The hub consists of a flat section for bearing against the outer face of an end panel, a large central sleeve which passes through the hole in the end panel and is inserted into one end of a central connecting tube, and several peripheral lugs which pass through smaller holes in the end panel which surround the central hole. The hub is secured to the end panel by nuts on the inner face of the end panel placed over the lugs, and the central sleeve is secured to the connecting tube by circumferential sharp-edged ridges. Looking at the package from outside an end panel, the central sleeve is hollow as are one or more of the lugs. This permits each end panel to be fixed to a mandrel so that the package can be turned as fabric is wound around the connecting tube.

Abstract: A package for a roll of continuous sheet material is shown having a first hollow circular core on which the sheet material is wound with a tube within the core. The tube is of greater length than the core so that the ends thereof extend beyond the continuous roll. End plates are provided on opposite ends of the roll and are apertured for receiving the extending sections of the tube. The end plates support the roll so that when two of such rolls, with associated apparatus are stacked, the end plates bear any loading force associated with the stacking. The end plates, the core, the tube and the roll of material are secured in a unitary structure by fasteners attached to the opposing ends of the second tube. A hollow covering member open at both ends is placed over the roll.

Abstract: The fabric reel end frame for a shipping carton is constructed with radiating hook containing sections secured in metal-to-metal contact to a centrally located flat outer plate. In addition, a board, such as cardboard, is sandwiched between the plate and hook containing sections and a compression plate is mounted centrally between the hook containing sections. The board is provided with holes through which protuberances on the outer plate pass into contact with the hook containing sections and rivets pass through the protuberances to secure the plate to the hook containing sections. Drill holes are formed in the outer plate to facilitate driving of the end frame in a winder for winding pile fabric onto the reel.

Abstract: A package for endless belts to avoid kinking and cracking of the belts including a first core having an axial slot to receive axially within said core one end of a nest of belts. The belts are wound around said first core and a second core is disposed in the opposite end of the belts. A third core inserted in the nest of belts and disposed in the loop within the first core will further restrict kinking of the belts.