Abstract: A fluorescent tube carrier for transporting and/or assisting in the disposal of flourescent tubes has four capsules, one for each tube. The capsules are held in a generally square cross-sectional configuration by spacers and have removable covers at either end. The covers have an interior surface that is cushioned to protect new flourescent tubes located within the capsules from shock. There are a series of tiny openings along the side of each capsule, the openings being large enough to receive a pin. When spent tubes are contained within the capsules, a pin can be inserted into the tiny openings to break the tubes. In a second disposal step, there is a rod, which is stored on the carrier, that can be inserted into each capsule to force the broken glass towards an area of the carrier where it can be disposed of. Spent fluorescent tubes have a potential of exploding at any time and therefore pose a danger during disposal. The carrier eliminates this danger during the first stage of disposal.

Abstract: An elongated tray designed to support a plurality of tubular objects such as fluorescent tubes when positioned in an outer package. The tray is formed with a plurality of cavities which have a plurality of tubular supporting surfaces contained therein. Each supporting surface is formed in a generally sinusoidal shape having a series of reversing curved configurations forming peaks and valleys. Each peak and valley contains approximate equal thickness material from the resilient type plastic used. As a result, controlled deformation with a controlled resilient return is obtained in the peaks and valleys to thereby result in a vastly superior tray which has improved resistance to breakage of the fluorescent tubes. The resilient plastic may be an HDPE or PP having a density ranging between 0.898-0.965 grams per cubic centimeter.

Abstract: An improved synthetic resin support for fluorescent tubes is provided which uses a minimum of synthetic resin material in the manufacture thereof, while at the same time giving entirely adequate support and protection against breakage of packed fluorescent tubes. The supports of the invention are in the form of an integral preformed synthetic resin body presenting a plurality of elongated, fore and aft extending, open-top tube-receiving concave regions together with top wall sections between the respective tube-receiving concavities formed in a sawtooth configuration to provide additional support against crushing and tube breakage. The preferred supports in accordance with the invention are also provided with specially configured upwardly and downwardly diverging, alternating wall sections along the length of the concavities thereof for simultaneous supporting upper and lower fluorescent tubes within a carton.

Abstract: A Christmas tree light storage device consisting of one or more discs each with a plurality of radially oriented slots around the outside circumference thereof which disc or discs are concentrically mounted on a central cylinder wherein light sockets are mounted sequentially over the slots with the cable to and from the sockets passing through the slots and being wrapped around the central cylinder.

Abstract: A paperboard carton for simultaneously protecting and displaying a twin tube or U-tube type of fluorescent lamp which comprises a rectangular sleeve having a panel which fits into the longitudinal space separating the leg members, between the base of the lamp and the transverse member, to hold the lamp in place in the carton.

Abstract: A light bulb holster (10) is provided in which pockets (18,36) are used to hold a plurality of tubular bulbs (22). A flap (28) is operable to cover the top ends of the bulbs (22) during transport and to secure the holster (10) to a ladder brace at the work site.

Abstract: A pipette canister formed from a thermoplastic material. The canister withstands dry heat above 160.degree. C. reduces breakage of glass pipettes stored within, and the material is free from metal oxide residues.

Abstract: A package for a fluorescent tube includes a substantially rigid blister surrounding and spaced from conducting pins extending from an end of the tube. The blister is spaced from the pins and has a surrounding shoulder which rests on the end of the tube so that impact on the blister is transferred to the end surface of the tube and does not damage the pins. The tube ends may pass through apertures in a tube-separating card attached to the blisters, and the card may be adapted for receiving identifying graphics.Blisters may also be formed into trays for use in bulk packaging of fluorescent tubes.

Abstract: Molded synthetic resin dunnage supports for packing of elongated fragile fluorescent tubes are provided which are designed for automated dispensing during packaging and give protection against tube breakage at least equivalent to that of conventional molded pulp supports. In preferred forms, the dunnage support is formed from polyvinyl chloride sheet material (0.014 inch thickness) and includes plural juxtaposed tube-receiving sockets together with a rear side lip and front side ledge platforms; the lip carries laterally spaced upright nibs which, in conjunction with the ledge platforms, prevent complete nesting of the supports, so that an interfitted support stack presents substantially even access spaces between individual supports for easy machine dispensing.

Abstract: A transport tray for ribbon formed glass articles such as lamp glass envelopes and glass containers is disclosed which permits increased packing density to be achieved when the article containing trays are vertically stacked for shipment. The tray member comprises a flat sheet having cavities formed therein which partially enclose one side of the individual glass articles when inserted therein and with the location of said cavities being defined by at least one central row having the glass articles aligned alternately in opposite longitudinal directions, together with a row of said glass articles being located at each end of said central row wherein the individual glass articles are aligned in a longitudinal direction transverse to the longitudinal direction of the glass articles in said central row. These trays are thereafter stacked vertically whereby adjoining trays are rotated approximately 180.degree. with respect to each other for the increased packing density.

Abstract: A holder (10) is provided for holding fluorescent light bulbs (14). The holder (10) is used with a ladder (14) having a rail (24). The holder (10) includes a lower bracket (20) for receiving an end of the fluorescent light bulb (14) and an upper bracket (22) for receiving the upper portion of the fluorescent light bulb (14).

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for conveniently and safely disposing of burnt out fluorescent light tubes. A disposal container is provided by a closely fitting, bendable tube which is permanently closed at one end and is provided with a removable closure cap at the other end. The fluorescent light tube to be disposed of is placed within the container and while confined in the container is broken and reduced to a relatively fine rubble having a small volume. Since the disposal container completely confines the tube when it is broken, the hazard of flying glass and powdered coating material is eliminated.

Abstract: A lamp holder for attachment to a stepladder comprising a plurality of tapered tubes of different lengths integrally joined at their top ends so that a plurality of lamps can be held by the tubes at selected heights. A clamp is connected at one end thereof to the joined tubes and is detachably connected at the other end thereof to the stepladder at a preselected orientation so that the tubes are generally vertically disposed.

Abstract: YA molded sheet of the single layer type for packing at least two directly superimposed layers of fluorescent light tubes comprising upwardly directed contours including longitudinally spaced apart tube cradling surfaces for each tube and longitudinally extending narrow tube separating ribs for a plurality of tubes in an upper layer, and downwardly directed contours including a series of flat support surfaces to hold the rest of the sheet elevated thereabove to facilitate drying of the damp sheet during manufacture, the series of support surfaces being dimensioned and arranged to contact the upper part of the same number of tubes in a lower layer and resist lateral shifting of the upper layer of tubes with respect to the lower layer of tubes.

Abstract: A fiberboard container for the shipment of fragile and irregularly shaped articles includes a top tray, a bottom tray and, in some cases, a protective sleeve between the trays. Each of the trays has cavities to hold the articles, the cavities being formed in a pad of the tray. Each of the trays is constructed with a top pad and a bottom pad, which pads may be of laminated paperboard panels, and spacers of laminated fiberboard, to separate the top pad from the bottom pad.

Abstract: There is provided an electric lamp package comprising a lamp envelope connected at one end to a lamp cap, and an elongate packaging strip folded along parallel transversal first fold lines to form a bottom wall, a front wall, and a rear wall for accommodating the lamp with its lamp cap remote from the bottom wall. The front wall and the rear wall extend above the lamp cap and engage each other. A window is provided in the front wall for displaying at least part of the lamp cap and a part of the lamp envelope, the boundary of the window engaging the lamp to hold the same in place. A pair of lengthwise incisions are formed in the rear wall and extend beyond the lamp cap to provide two edge portions in opposite lateral edge-wise contact with the lamp envelope, the respective edge portions being secured to the front wall.

Abstract: There is provided an electric lamp package comprising a lamp envelope formed with a convex portion and having a packaging strip extending therearound with its ends engaging each other substantially flatly beyond the lamp cap. One long side of the packaging strip is formed with a pair of lengthwise incisions to form a central portion in contact with the convex portion of the lamp envelope and a pair of edge portions extending along the central portion and being in opposite lateral contact with the lamp envelope. The lamp is arranged asymmetrically with respect to such two edge portions with the lamp cap positioned between the central portion and the flatly engaged ends of the packaging strip. A lengthwise extending opening is formed in the other long side for displaying part of the lamp, with a pair of adjoining edge portions. At least part of the opening boundary is in contact with the lamp envelope to keep the lamp fixed in place.

Abstract: A packaging means for a multilamp photoflash unit ("flip-flash") having an elongated body portion and a pair of connectors extending therefrom. The packaging means comprises a single ply sheet member (e.g., paperboard) having a pair of foldable tabs spacedly located thereon. Each tab is designed for projecting from the planar sheet member to engage and surround a respective connector and thus retain the unit flush against the planar front surface of the sheet member. A fully packaged photoflash unit including the aforementioned packaging means and a multilamp photoflash unit is also described.

Abstract: A package for a plurality of articles such as video tubes is disclosed. The viewing screens of the video tubes are protected from contact with the walls of a walled tube enclosing the video tubes and forming part of the package. Video tube envelopes are cradled in a platform supported within the walled tube and having cutouts therein locating the tube envelope and supporting the same.

Abstract: A cushioning insert for a plurality of frangible objects such as video tubes packed in a shipping container is disclosed. The viewing screens of the tubes are isolated from the corners of the shipping container, and the necks of the tubes are arranged in pairs in separate planes in intersecting relationship along a center post partly supporting a platform having cutouts therein locating the tube envelopes.

Abstract: A FlipFlash type of flash array having a body portion and a pair of connectors extending from opposite ends of the body portion and offset from the front face of the body portion, is packaged in a display sheet having an opening through which the front part of the body portion is inserted, the connectors being adjacent to the rear surface of the display sheet. The package includes a member extending over the rear of the flash array.

Abstract: A packaging arrangement for housing a plurality of U-shaped fluorescent lamps in a corrugated container is provided having a plurality of first and second corrugated inserts each having a plurality of aligned, spaced slots extending inward a predetermined distance from a first edge of each thereof. The inserts are mounted on one another by sliding one insert in the slots of the other, the slots being aligned and the inserts being positioned orthogonally with respect to each other and as assembled extending between the four sides of the container. The firt and second inserts when so mounted form a plurality of rectangular compartments therein which conform generally with and are adapted to house U-shaped fluorescent bulbs therein.

Abstract: A package which is adapted for marketing a pair of electric light bulbs as a unit and which is formed from a single blank of foldable sheet material and is characterized by panel portions of the blank being folded and secured in tube formation about the bulbs which are in side-by-side relation and with other panel portions arranged to provide top and bottom end receiving pocket structures which hold the bulbs in spaced, side-by-side position within the tube, the sidewall panels being in planes which are in slanted relation between the top and bottom wall panels.

Abstract: A plastic packaging product is disclosed. In its final form it can be used in packaging to locate, separate and suspend items to be packaged. The packaging product comprises a plurality of extruded members in one direction linked with a plurality of extruded members in a transverse direction.

Abstract: A package or package assembly comprising a carton for holding a plurality of five funnel-neck portions for television picture tubes with one such tube portion resting on the bottom of the carton in a neck-up orientation and including a paperboard separator and support assembly for spacing and supporting the remaining four of the tube portions in the carton with the necks thereof extending generally horizontally past the neck of the first tube portion in a rotary arrangement substantially corresponding to that of the ends of the arms of a swastika.

Abstract: Here is disclosed a packing case assembly of a set of decoration lamps including a group of lamps and electric cord connecting the lamps to a plug with the group of lamps being placed at the top and the electric cord being folded in a zig-zag manner and bundled together. The assembly comprises a case and a cap. The case includes a container substantially of a cup-shape to encase the bundled cord and an enlarged portion having an outer diameter larger than the outer diameter of the container and formed integrally with the container to receive the lamps. The cap is removably fixed to the case to cover the lamps. The assembly is compact, and is easy to handle and transport.

Abstract: Display package for fragile articles such as automotive headlights consists for example of prism of resilient material having a polygonal bottom and vertical sides. A seat for a fragile article extends inward from each side and narrows as it approaches its inner end. The walls of the seat are provided with grooves and projections which mate with portions of the article to be received therein.

Abstract: A package for flat lead transistors is provided in which a raised flange provides structural rigidity to prevent damage to the flat leads of the transistor.

Abstract: This disclosure depicts an improved shipping and/or storage container for television cathode ray tubes or funnels. The container has a base, a cap, and preferably one or more intermediate shelves. The base and the cap are separated by a plurality of rigid posts which give stacking strength to the container. The base defines a plurality of cavities configured and sized to snugly receive the faces of a plurality of facedown tubes (or funnels). Each shelf has openings configured and sized to permit the shelf to fit over the face-down tubes (or funnels) and other openings for receiving a plurality of face-up tubes (or funnels). Each shelf, when assembled, rests on the face-down tubes (or funnels) and supports the face-up tubes (or funnels) in space-conserving relationship between the face-down tubes (or funnels). The cap defines cavities configured and sized to snugly receive the faces of the face-up tubes (or funnels).

Abstract: An improved internal support is incorporated in a multipack container for accommodating a plurality of cathode ray tubes during transportation and storage. The multipack construction includes top and bottom rigid closure members formed of plastic material in conjunction with peripherally oriented and edge positioned support. The internal supportive construction of the invention is oriented within the multipack in a manner to effect vertical support between the closure members. This improved support is formed from a unitary sheet of rigid material having predefined folding-scores therein, which when folded, provide individual protective compartments for two cathode ray tubes. The unitary construction of this internal supportive along with the multiple folds of the integration, provide improved structural rigidity and enhanced protective characteristics.

Abstract: A container for holding tubular glass equipment, such as glass tubes having breakable closed ends or ampoules.

Abstract: Packaging structure for an assembly of items which are strung on a wire or cord, such as a stringer light assembly which includes a plurality of lamps connected at spaced points to conductors and a support and guard device for each lamp. The packaging structure includes a container having a base and folding portions connected thereto adapted to form sides and a top for the container. A liner is positioned on the base which has a wall of decagonal shape which serves as a form around which the conductors can be wrapped or wound. A slot is provided in each side of the wall for allowing the conductors to pass therethrough so that the lamps and the associated support and guard devices can be positioned on the base within the wall. A plurality of the walls have extensions or projections at the edges thereof which serve to retain the conductors therebetween.

Abstract: An improved multipack container is provided for accommodating a plurality of cathode ray tubes during transportation and storage. The altered construction includes basic top and bottom rigid closure members formed of flame retardant plastic material. Positioned peripherally therebetween are two substantially U-shaped edge-oriented areal support members, such being opposingly located between the superjacently related ledges of the respective closure members. Since the forward portions of the U-shaped supports do not meet, a beneficial window opening is provided on either side of the multipack structure. Internal supportive and protective structural means are predeterminately located between the closures in a manner spaced from the peripheral support members. Upon assembly of the multipack container and placement of the tubes therein, a tight covering of plastic material is applied to contiguously encompass the complete multipack to provide a unitized assemblage.