Abstract: A packaging system for a single ammunition includes a cylindrical metal container and a cap therefore. A locking mechanism locks the cap to the top end of the container and a guiding mechanism guides the cap onto the top end of the container before the locking mechanism is locked to assure proper alignment. A plurality of impact rings are located laterally about the container and the cap to provide impact protection therefore. A stacking mechanism for each container allows a plurality of the containers to be securely stacked adjacent one another. The stacking mechanism includes a first top member and a second top member located adjacent the top ring and located 180° from one another about the cap such that the first top member of one cap interlocks with the second top member of an adjacent cap, and a similar arrangement on the bottom ring of the container.

Abstract: A support structure is provided for supporting a plurality of cylindrical objects. The support structure includes an elongated member having first and second sides and first and second edges. First and second rib sections extend from the first side of the elongated member. The rib sections are generally parallel to each other and are spaced from corresponding edges of the elongated member. Each rib section includes an alternating series of arches and depressions.

Abstract: A method of packing a glass base material (10, 20, 30), which is a base material of an optical fiber comprising packing the glass base material (10, 20, 30) into a cylindrical container (16, 26, 36). The packing has: putting the glass base material (10, 20, 30) into a plastic bag (12, 22, 32); and packing the glass base material (10, 20, 30), which is put into the plastic bag (12, 22, 32), into the cylindrical container (16, 26, 36). The packing further has: wrapping the glass base material (10, 20, 30), which is put into the plastic bag (12, 22, 32), with air packing material (14, 24, 34), which contains air inside; and packing the glass base material (10, 20, 30) wrapped with the air packing material (14, 24, 34) into the cylindrical container (16, 26, 36).

Abstract: A holder or carrier for safely transporting and/or storing cylindrical tanks or objects in a horizonal orientation includes spaced apart, parallel, and inwardly and downwardly converging first and second interior walls, for retaining exterior sidewall portions of a cylindrical tank therebetween.

Abstract: A detonator protector including a housing fitted with an end cap at one end thereof and a plug at another end thereof, and at least two chambers disposed in the housing, one chamber being of sufficient size to receive a detonator therein, that chamber being disposed inside another of the chambers, at least two of the chambers being formed with a plurality of holes along a longitudinal length thereof.

Abstract: The pipette tip packaging and transfer system comprises a plurality of receiving plates and a transfer member. Each receiving plate includes a plurality of openings for receiving pipette tips in a substantially vertical alignment at a medial position thereof. The loaded receiving plates can be stacked one atop of another with the pipette tips contained within a first receiving plate being received in the top openings of the aligned pipette tips contained within the underlying receiving plate of the stack. The transfer member has a plurality of projections extending from the bottom surface of the transfer member at positions that correspond to the location of the openings of the receiving plate. The projections are configured and arranged to extend into the top openings of the pipette tips on the upper-most receiving plate and maintain the pipette tips in a fixed and substantially perpendicular alignment in relation to the transfer member and receiving plate.

Abstract: The embodiment of this invention is disclosed, which describes a device to carry two cans at one time in a secure fashion. This invention allows the user of the device to carry either pint or quart sized cans to any site in a secure fashion. It rests on a base, which will allow the user to lay it on a level surface. The cans themselves are securely fastened to the device using a spring, which is located between the bottom of a handle and the top surface of a clamp. A T-handle allows the user to carry the device from site to site.

Abstract: The invention relates to a blank that comprises a lid portion of a box; a folding portion which can be erected to form an internal support (S) to house vials, ampoules, miniature bottles or similar articles endowed with a body, a neck and a head, that comprises at least one first section (7) endowed with a first plurality of holes (F7) and at least one second section (9) endowed with a second plurality of holes (F9), one of the two sections being provided with holes that have such dimensions as to retain said articles in correspondence of their necks and presenting around said retaining holes (F9) means for temporarily and reversibly increasing the dimensions of the said holes; at least one folding portion engaging with said internal support (S) for maintain it erect and square. The invention also relates to the boxes obtained from this blank and a procedure for packaging vials, ampoules, miniature bottles or similar articles in such boxes.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a pressurized gas canister transport apparatus and a method of use. The apparatus includes a frame that is specially configured to carry a plurality of generally cylindrically shaped pressurized gas canisters. The frame features upper and lower panels that are connected to a central panel, the central panel providing structural reinforcement and also separating selected canisters from one another, such as oxygen canisters from canisters containing combustible materials. A clamping arrangement is provided for safely holding the canisters in position. In addition, should the canisters become dislodged from their clamps, an additional safety arrangement is provided in the form of railings that are transversely extending and which span between corner columns of the frame to prevent escape of canisters even if they become dislodged from their clamps.

Abstract: The invention is particularly, although not exclusively, concerned with a protective container (1; 1?) for fragile articles (100), such as bottles, vials or ampoules of fluid medicament. In one aspect, the protective container is provided with impact energy-absorbing structural features for protecting the fragile article in the event of it being dropped, for instance impact energy-absorbing collars (45, 47; 45?, 47?) at, or adjacent to, the forward and rear end surfaces, respectively. In other aspects of the invention, the protective container (1; 1?) has a hanging member (17; 17?) and/or a corrugated wall structure (37, 39, 41, 43; 37?, 39?41?43?) and/or a latchable flap (55; 55?) for a dispensing aperture (57; 57?) in the container. In yet further aspects, there is provided a protective container having a re-formable label (101; 101?) and/or an internal skirt (73; 73?) for locating and retaining a feature on an article to be housed therein.

Abstract: A packaging system for a door knob assembly is disclosed which includes a clear or translucent extruded tubular member for encasing a door knob, lever, deadbolt or other door hardware or accessory. A pair of end caps are disposed at opposite ends of the tubular member for defining a packaging volume therein. The particular door hardware contained within the packaging system may be supported on an insert which further provides a storage volume within the packaging system for additional components of the lockset. Retaining flanges extend from the end caps for releasably securing the packaged door hardware within the packaging system.

Abstract: A display and storage container formed from a substantially flat sheet of board-type material which is foldable into a packaging container having an interior space which is sized and dimensioned to receive a particular product when positioned therewithin and further including a pocket or cavity formed adjacent one of the side walls associated with the packaging container. The top wall portion of the present container likewise includes an opening for allowing a person to smell the scent or fragrance associated with a scented product positioned within the container.

Abstract: A revolutionary single piece organizer for storing or shipping objects without damaging the object. The organizer having a unitary, one piece stiff, bendable and deformable blank having a thickness. The blank having a bottom panel, a top panel, two side panels connected to each one of the top panels and the bottom panel, two end panels connected to each side panel, and at least one flap connected to each one of the top and bottom panels. Each flap includes at least one folding section separated by scoring lines. In addition, each folding section includes multiple perforations lines that can be easily broken. The single piece organizer is assembled as a box, and the flaps, when folded, will then lock the objects to be stored or shipped. The configurations thus formed would prevent the objects from moving inside the organizer. The organizer may be preformed or customized with pre-cut holes or perforations in order to secure fragile or high-priced objects or goods.

Abstract: A container for a compressible article is disclosed, wherein the container includes first and second opposed sides having a first length, a first pair of flaps or edge attached to an end of the first and second opposed sides defining an end of the container, third and fourth opposed sides capable of having a second shorter length; and a second pair of flaps or edges attached to the third and fourth sides, the second pair of flaps having a fold line approximately aligned with the end of the container.

Abstract: A box for shipping bottles has a rectangular floor, generally parallel sides projecting from longitudinal edges of the floor, parallel ends projecting from end edges of the floor and bridging the sides, and a cover fittable over the sides and ends and forming therewith and with the floor a generally closed space. Holders set in a row are each hinged on the floor in the space and are each shiftable transversely toward and away from each of the sides to define bottle-holding spaces with the ends. The holders are of generally identical section but of different longitudinal length. Each holder has a pair of parallel legs having lower edges hinged on the floor and upper edges and a top panel bridging the respective upper edges and hinged thereon. One leg of each pair of legs is substantially shorter than the other leg to impart to the holders a right-trapezoidal shape.

Abstract: A tube rack comprises a base having an array of vertical openings extending therebetween, the openings being configured and dimensioned to receive a plurality of tubes, with the upper ends of the tubes being accessible at the top surface. The base includes base sidewalls that each include a co-axial trunnion extending from the associated sidewall.

Abstract: An epoxy putty stick holder which has a plurality of wall portions connected to each other by a flexible joint, able to wrap around and store an epoxy putty stick. The inner surfaces of the wall portions have a tooth portion which is used to cut-off a portion of the epoxy putty stick, and a peg portion that puncture the cut-off portion of the epoxy putty stick to initiate the chemical reaction in a two-port epoxy stick. A lip portion is also located on the inner surface of the wall portions to hold the unused portion of the epoxy stick within the holder between the lip portion and the tooth portion, when the holder is wrapped around the epoxy stick in the holder's closed position.

Abstract: A packaging system suitable for distributing and dispensing disposable cups and lids includes a protective sleeve as well as a polymer envelope. The protective sleeve is configured to receive a nested stack of lids at its upper portion as well as a nested stack of cups at its lower portion. In one preferred embodiment a separator disk separates the two nested stacks and the cups are paperboard cups adapted for hot beverages by having foamed insulation on their outer surface. In another preferred embodiment, a pressure-sensitive adhesive mount is provided which can be removed from a mounting surface without leaving substantial pressure-sensitive adhesive residue on the surface.

Abstract: Display box for a cylindrical container from which an annular collar projects, the box having two internal longitudinal walls in which there are provided mutually opposing windows into which respective opposing portions of said collar are inserted and retained, hence impeding rotation of the container about its axis, so that a portion of the cylindrical surface of the container with writing present thereon remains exposed and visible.

Abstract: An interposing cushion and method of application for stabilizing a cylindrical container placed in a rectangular cavity of a cushion structure. The interposing cushion includes a rectangular shaped base member adapted to fit a rectangular cavity in a cushion structure made for stacking inside a shipping box. The cushion structure is produced to protect rectangular shaped containers containing fragile objects. The base member has a top surface and a bottom surface and four sides. Four corner support members longitudinally extend upwards from the top surface. The support members form circumscribed inner surface segments for supporting the cylindrical container. The bottom surface has four shock absorbing spacer legs formed inboard of each corner.

Abstract: A free-standing designer leather/textile toilet tissue holder in cylindrical shape that is tailored from leather or textile and is capable of housing up to six (6) rolls of toilet tissue stacking vertically. The protective cover is conveniently hinged to the top of the toilet tissue holder to avoid simultaneously holding the cover while removing or replenishing toilet tissue. A transparent window on the cover makes viewing and identifying the contents of the holder easy by looking through the cover of the holder. A pocket on the rear of the toilet tissue holder stores air freshener or natural herbs to neutralize odours. Pegs at the base elevate the holder from the floor. It also provides a decorative, practical, hygienic and an elegant way of keeping extra bathroom tissue near by. The holder's numerous designs co-ordinate with matching towels, bath mats and other bathroom accessories.

Abstract: A window blind is mounted within a rectangular box having two opposite opened ends. The box has a longitudinal length shorter than the width of the window blind such that two end portions of the blind extend beyond the opened ends of the box respectively. Spacers are provided by tabs integrally formed on top and bottom panels of the box, which are foldable downward inwardly to locate between the slats and the head rail of the blind. The spacers press the slats and the head rail respectively tightly against the side panels of the box, and they also provide the required space for locating the end portions of the slats and the head rail in the cutting means of a trimming machine for trimming the window blind to a desirable width.

Abstract: A shotgun shell housing assembly comprising a container adapted to hold stacked shells and a cover adapted to receive the container. The container is adapted to permit stacking of shells in a common configuration similar to that used for factory loaded ammunitions. To facilitate stacking of the shells, the container can be held at an angle by a removable stand. The container with stacked shells is received by the cover and retained by a latching mechanism to form an enclosed housing that stores the shells. To access the shells, the container is removed so as to transfer the shells from the container into the cover. The cover is dimensioned to fit into many products designed to hold paper cartons holding factory loaded shotgun shells. The shotgun shell housing assembly is preferably formed from a resilient material so as to permit repeated use.

Abstract: A box for shipping bottles has a rectangular floor, generally parallel sides projecting from longitudinal edges of the floor, parallel ends projecting from end edges of the floor and bridging the sides, and a cover fittable over the sides and ends and forming therewith and with the floor a generally closed space. Holders set in a row are each hinged on the floor in the space and are each shiftable transversely toward and away from each of the sides to define bottle-holding spaces with the ends. The holders are of generally identical section but of different longitudinal length. Each holder has a pair of parallel legs having lower edges hinged on the floor and upper edges and a top panel bridging the respective upper edges and hinged thereon. One leg of each pair of legs is substantially shorter than the other leg to impart to the holders a right-trapezoidal shape.

Abstract: A carrier for elongate, cylindrical chalk sticks comprises a body of flexible material having opposite ends, opposite sides, and inner and outer surfaces. Chalk stick pockets extend into the body from the inner surface toward the outer surface in four rows spaced apart in the direction between the opposite sides and each row includes 50 pockets spaced apart in the direction between the opposite ends. The pockets are elongated in the direction between the opposite sides of the body, and said body is rollable in the direction between the opposite ends to form a roll enclosing said pockets and which roll can be releasably held in the rolled condition by suitable fasteners.

Abstract: A harness for holding two tub-like containers together is disclosed.

Abstract: The device for transporting, filling and sterilizing medicinal containers (3) includes a rigid foamed plastic carrier plate (1) provided with a plurality of first openings (2) for receiving the respective containers (3). The first openings have respective open cross-sections adapted to corresponding cross-sections of the containers and the rigid carrier plate (1) has a predetermined thickness, so that the containers (3) are clamped and held fixed in position relative to the carrier plate and centered in the first openings (2) without rattling so that no scratch marks and/or no static charges are produced on the medicinal containers (3) during transport. The rigid foamed plastic carrier plate (1) is provided with a pore-free sealed surface that facilitates sterilization. Second openings (20), which are smaller than the first opening (2) and cannot receive the containers, are also provided in the carrier plate to facilitate sterilization in an autoclave.

Abstract: A box includes a front panel and a rear panel connected by side panels. The box further includes at least one opening and an associated closing system. The box may optionally contain an object whose cross-section is such that it is substantially in contact with at least one of the panels adjacent the opening. The closing system may include a lid part formed, for example, by folding a continuation of one of the panels. A flap may be formed from a continuation of the lid part, thereby allowing the flap to be positioned between the object and the front panel when the lid part is in a closed position. The flap may be provided with a free edge having outline configured to assist interposition of the flap between the object and the front panel. The box may be used for packaging a case such as a lipstick case.

Abstract: A folding box having a rectangular pack casing, a lid part which is connected on the border side of the pack casing and is provided with an insertion flap which engages in the pack casing, wherein articulated in the base region, on one of the four walls which form the pack casing, is a base part provided with an insertion flap which engages in the pack casing, there being articulated on the insertion flap an extension which forms an inner base and at least comprises an inner-base flap, which is articulated on the insertion flap, and an adhesive flap, which is articulated on the inner-base flap and, with the folding box in the completed state, is adhesively bonded to a first side wall, which is located opposite a second side wall, which is in contact with the insertion flap.

Abstract: A conduit glue bag which comprises a conduit element and a bag filled with glue fluid which extends over the exterior surface of the conduit, the bag having a zip cord along it and being built in such a manner that after pulling the zip cord, the glue fluid pours out of the bag. Conduit glue strips and methods for installing cable inside a sewer pipe are also described.

Abstract: The invention concerns a gas bottle in particular for medical use, comprising a generally cylindrical bottle body (1) comprising members (3) regulating gas output and optionally a protective covering (2) arranged around the members (3) regulating gas output. The invention is characterised in that the bottle body (1) is at least partly covered with at least a first protective casing (11), and the members (3) and/or the protective covering (2) are at least partly covered with at least a second protective casing (21). The invention also concerns a protective packaging for a gas bottle formed with a first protective casing (11) portion and a second protective casing (21) portion mutually integral and/or formed in a single piece, the first casing portion (11) comprising a disc-shaped base (12) to protect the base of the gas bottle.

Abstract: Referring first to FIG. 2, the present invention provides a plaque like display device 10 for holding and displaying a hockey puck 13 on a vertical surface such as that the rear face of the plaque like display device is substantially parallel, with the vertical surface, which as shown, will be pushed into the hockey puck holder device 10. It may be desirable to display hockey pucks as a display for many reasons. For example, a hockey puck could be autographed by a famous athlete or athletes, or a person who collects such memorabilia.

Abstract: A portable jig for facilitating the transport and storage a liquid crystal syringe includes a supporting die including at least one inspection hole, at least one receiving hole for receiving at least one liquid crystal syringe at an upper portion thereof and having a flange for fixing an upper end portion of the liquid crystal syringe, and an airtight lower face.

Abstract: A container for a compressible article is disclosed, wherein the container includes first and second opposed sides having a first length, a first pair of flaps or edge attached to an end of the first and second opposed sides defining an end of the container, third and fourth opposed sides capable of having a second shorter length; and a second pair of flaps or edges attached to the third and fourth sides, the second pair of flaps having a fold line approximately aligned with the end of the container.

Abstract: A container including a body incorporating at least one cell able to receive an ammunition element, the body also having two side faces as well as a lower face and an upper face having matching shapes forming a Positioning device allowing one container to be positioned with respect to another one stacked onto it, the container also incorporating a joining device allowing the container to be linked to another container stacked onto it.

Abstract: A structure for supporting a plurality of objects having cylindrical characteristics. The structure includes a first side and a second side, the first side having at least two rib structures spaced apart from one another by valleys. The rib structures are formed as an alternating series of arches and depressions. The depressions define the retaining position for the objects. The arches include lands with cavities that enhance the structural characteristics of the ribs. The second side includes three or more spaced rib sections that are formed as an alternating series of peaks and depressions. The depressions of the second side correspond to the depressions of the first side. The rib sections of the second side correspond to the valleys of the first side. The arches of the first side are relatively higher than the equivalents in the prior art in order to provide greater surface area contact with the cylindrical objects to be retained.

Abstract: A bottled win display packaging box containing a chamber guarded by two panels; a bracket inside the chamber is placed at its center a fixation ring to secure the bottle of wine; one panel is provided on its outer surface a fastening hooker and a locking latch while corresponding bore and flange are provided on the outer surface of the other panel to form an integral and secured box for the storage of the bottled wine; and both panels when opened wide outward with the box placed on the rack allow fully exposure of the bottled wine for display and easy access.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a candle packaging system that is comprised of a three part assembly. The first part is a clear box having a slightly frosted appearance. The candle packaging apparatus has a separate internal top and bottom cap units that are designed to be placed on top of and at the base of the candle in order to protect the top and bottom edges of the candle. The top and bottom caps are also constructed of a clear, frosted material. The third part of the construction is a printed insert that is designed to highlight the purpose and design of the candle itself. The box is designed to provide ease of access to allow the prospective buyer to smell the aroma of the candle and, at the same time, provide protection and keep the candle clean and fresh. A method of producing the candle packaging system is also disclosed.

Abstract: A reagent cartridge for a assay device comprises a frame and at least one reagent container. A reagent cartridge frame comprises a plurality of sidewalls, one of the sidewalls includes at least one detent to engage with a flange on a reagent container, and another sidewall includes at least one notch to engage with a rib on the reagent container. The reagent cartridge frame permits various numbers of reagent containers to be placed in the frame at any position and in any order depending on the assay being performed. The reagent cartridge may also be used with as few as one reagent container.

Abstract: An receptacle and a blank for forming a receptacle carrier for packaging fragile articles includes a plurality of side wall panels hinged together to form a collapsible upright tubular structure for receiving an article and article support structure at the lower end of the tubular structure for supporting the article. The support structure has a plurality of displaceable strips secured together such that when the tubular structure is erected from a flat collapsed form, the displaceable strips are automatically displaced into the tubular structure to form the supporting structure.

Abstract: A beverage package that in one embodiment can be described as a musical wine bag has a sound emitting device that plays a tune when a beverage container is pressed into the beverage package. The sound emitting device is commercially available and has an integral switch that is actuated by pressing, e.g., the top and bottom of the device together. A specially designed locator positions the sound emitting device underneath it in the bottom of the beverage package and positions beverage containers so that the sound emitting device speaker is not covered. The locator is further designed to orient beverage containers into upright positions and transmit sufficient force from smaller ones sited away from the sound emitting device to actuate the device.

Abstract: A shipping and display container for bottles or other frangible articles, in which mating insert half sections of cardboard or other material have recessed portions defining supports for nesting and supporting the articles along three spatial axes. An insert section may be used as a display container for the article or articles, and two insert sections placed together in mirror image relationship from opposite sides of the articles and placed in a box form a container for shipment. The insert sections are each formed from a single blank, and may be shipped flat or in an erected or partially erected condition. Panels of the insert sections interlock when erected to hold the insert section in erected condition, and adhesive may be used between some panels to assist in holding the insert section erected and to enhance the strength and rigidity of the insert section.

Abstract: A container device useful for selling nozzle heads for an irrigation system having various vertical sprinklers is disclosed. The container device has a tubular cylinder with an attachment end, an opposite open end and an exterior surface. The tubular cylinder is made of plastic and the attachment end is attached to a nozzle head. The nozzle head has a cylindrical base which mates with the attachment end of the tubular cylinder via a contact fit or screw-in threads. A debris screen for use with the nozzle head is fit within the tubular cylinder. The combination tubular cylinder and nozzle head allows inexpensive and simple packaging for the nozzle heads. The container device may be put on retail display with a gravity feed dispenser allowing dispensing of single containers for a consumer.

Abstract: A support unit and assembled rack in which long objects can be stacked easily, and products with a different length can be accommodated, light weight can be achieved, storage space is not needed, and waste generated in disassembly can be reduced. The support unit has a shelf portion on which long objects are placed and a fitting portion for connecting the upper portion and the lower portion of the support units to each other to assemble racks of the support units. At least the vicinities of both end portions in the lengthwise direction of a plate-shaped member are held by connecting members. One end of the connecting member protrudes upwardly to the lengthwise direction of the plate-shaped member to form a concave portion, and the plate-shaped member protrudes from the other end of the connecting member to form a convex portion, by which a fitting portion is formed.

Abstract: A rack for pipette cones (in particular multichannel cones) includes orifices in a line forming at least one row along at least an alignment direction and a support surface adapted to support cones housed in the orifices. The rack provides for simultaneous access to at least some of the cones in the row. The support surface has a generally convex transverse outline along the alignment direction.

Abstract: A packaging container is formed from preformed, rigid base and cover units of U-shaped cross-section, the cover unit configured so that the side walls fit within and are embraced by the side walls of the base unit when assembled as a container. The base unit forms an end closure from first and second closure panels extending from an end of the base unit. The closure panels are separated from the base unit and each other by first and second fold lines. The base unit side walls having mitered corners at a juncture with the first closure panel and the first closure panel side walls have mitered corners adjacent the base unit for forming a square comer when folded. The first closure panel side walls also have mitered corners adjacent the second closure panel and the second closure panel side walls have mitered corners adjacent the first closure panel for forming a square corner when folded to form the end closure.

Abstract: Disclosed is an optical component packaging assembly including a rectangular plastic box with an upper half and a lower half. In the lower half, a thermal plastic vacuum formed insert is positioned within the lower half. The lower insert has a recess. The recess has opposed convex ends and central finger recesses. The opposed convex ends prevent the end faces of the optical component from being brought into contact with the insert. The convex ends may be v-shaped or semi-circular. The finger recesses provide convenient access to the laser rod so that the person unpackaging the laser rod from the optical component packaging is most likely to engage the laser rod at a center portion thereof rather than grasping the laser rod at the end faces thereof, thereby inadvertently damaging the optical surfaces of the laser rod.

Abstract: Folding box 1 for goods such as glasses, bottles, jars or similar products, in particular for cosmetics articles, having a rectangular pack casing, and having a lid part 41 which is connected on the border side of said pack casing and is provided with an insertion flap 45 which engages in the pack casing, wherein articulated in the base region 30, on one of the four side walls 11, 12, 13, 14 which form the pack casing, is a base part 33 provided with an insertion flap 35 which engages in the pack casing, there being articulated on the insertion flap 35 an extension 70 which forms an inner base and at least comprises an inner-base flap 71, which is articulated on the insertion flap 35, and an adhesive flap 72, which is articulated on the inner-base flap 71 and, with the folding box 1 in the completed state, is adhesively bonded to the side wall 13, which is located opposite the side wall 11, which is in contact with the insertion flap 35.

Abstract: The device for transporting medicinal containers includes a rigid plastic carrier plate (1) provided with a plurality of openings (2) for receiving the respective containers (3). The openings have respective open cross-sections adapted to corresponding cross-sections of the containers and the carrier plate (1) has a predetermined thickness, so that the containers (3) are held fixed and centered in the openings (2) without vibrating or rattling and so that no scratch marks are produced on the medicinal containers (3) during transport. Preferred embodiments include collars around the openings projecting from the carrier plate, especially to securely hold syringes with finger supports resting on the collars, tapering conical openings with a narrow portion and/or annular projections within the openings to engage and hold the containers.

Abstract: A shipping and display container for bottles or other frangible articles, in which mating insert half sections of cardboard or other material have recessed portions defining supports for nesting and supporting the articles along three spatial axes. An insert section may be used as a display container for the article or articles, and two insert sections placed together in mirror image relationship from opposite sides of the articles and placed in a box form a container for shipment. The insert sections are each formed from a single blank, and may be shipped flat or in an erected or partially erected condition. Panels of the insert sections interlock when erected to hold the insert section in erected condition, and adhesive may be used between some panels to assist in holding the insert section erected and to enhance the strength and rigidity of the insert section.