Abstract: A box with elongate flaps is folded in the interior of the box and serve as a support and protection element for an item such as a jar to be positioned therein. The box is in a form of a single piece of cardboard or other material, the box being able to retain and effectively protect the jar or similar item within the box and being of low cost and of easy assembly at the moment of making up the package. The box is formed of a sheet of flexible material provided with four consecutive main panels separated from each other by parallel fold lines, with flaps and, for forming two ends of the box, with two respective closure panels projecting from free ends of the main panels and separated from them by fold lines perpendicular to those separating the panels from each other.

Abstract: A titerplate for instrumental analysis of liquid samples consists of a plurality of wells in which the walls and bottoms are made of two different materials with different physical properties. This allows the interfacial tension at the surface of the liquid to be controlled in such a way that it is essentially planar, allowing more accurate analysis to be performed on the samples. The bottoms of the wells are preferably made of a transparent material, so that the analysis and observation can be done in the transmission mode.

Abstract: A carrier (8) is provided with one permanent tray member (30) and several tray inserts (40) and (41) that will hold vessels of different dimensions. The tray inserts (40) and (41) are placed on top of the permanent tray (30) and stay in place without movement. The carrier (8) has a solid bottom panel (10) with rigid sidewalls (20) that can be sterilized by gas, radiation, or cleaned with disinfectant. The carrier (8) can transport ice for cooling samples and/or an absorbent material for absorbing spills. The permanent tray (30) and tray inserts (40) and (41) preferably have a perforated hole design (37) throughout to conduct any spills quickly away from the user toward the bottom panel (10) of the carrier (8).

Abstract: A storage container, for a paint roller sleeve, has a flexible resilient tubular housing for removably storing the sleeve therein. The tubular housing has a sealed end and an open end distal the sealed end. A chamber is located in the tubular housing to receive the sleeve. There is an inner wall, surrounding the chamber, in the tubular housing. A plurality of sleeve retaining bosses are attached to the inner wall at preselected points. At least one circumferential paint wiping ridge is formed on the inner wall. There is an outer wall on the tubular housing. At least one anti-rotational stacking member is attached to the outer wall. The anti-rotational stacking member has a rectangular circumferential outer surface. A sealing cap is removably attached to the open end of the tubular housing and there is an indicia surface on a top surface of the sealing cap. The sealing cap may be threadingly attached to or snapped onto the open end of the tubular housing.

Abstract: A container assembly for collecting amorphous specimens that includes a tube member, enclosed by a plastic bag and both these housed by two jacket members. Each jacket member has one porous plug inside. The jackets are urged together by a rubber band and the tube member is firmly sandwiched between the plug members. One of the jackets is longer than the other so that the former can be used as a test tube.

Abstract: An apparatus for transporting lamp bulbs such as a fluorescent tube includes a central housing assembly, a finger access port through which a finger can be inserted to partially push a retained fluorescent tube out of the apparatus is located on one end of the housing assembly and a first resilient or cushioning member located inside the housing adjacent the access port. A cap assembly is removably connected to a second opposed end of the central housing assembly. A compressible gripper assembly in the form of a resilient donut or ring is connected to an interior surface of the central housing assembly proximal to the first resilient member and has an uncompressed internal diameter which is less than an outer tube diameter of a fluorescent tube adapted to be retained in the apparatus by the gripper assembly. A filter member is provided coextensive with the access port between the first resilient member and the gripper assembly.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for packing a drum-shaped electrophotographic photoreceptor comprising the steps of folding a wrapping-start edge portion of a light-shielding packing sheet outwardly in a diametrical direction of the photoreceptor across a width of the packing sheet, and wrapping the packing sheet on a circumferential surface of the photoreceptor. The packing process of the present invention enables an electrophotographic photoreceptor, which has a small diameter, or has a soft surface and is susceptible to scratching, to be packed without forming scratches on its surface and decreasing its photosensitivity.

Abstract: A cylindrical base slidably receives a sleeve which has spiral trackways formed therein. Pins projecting from the base, into the trackways, cause the sleeve to rise through the base, and to project outwardly from the base, when an apertured cap, which is coupled to the base, and the base are rotated therebetween. The sleeve receives a vial of fluid (viz.: perfume) which has an atomizing cap. Consequently, with elevation of the sleeve, through the base, the atomizing cap of the vial is exposed for operation. A reverse rotation causes the vial and sleeve to retract into the base, and the atomizing cap sealingly closes off the aperture of the carrier.

Abstract: A pipette tip assembly is provided which includes one or more pipette tips, a tip support and a tip holder which is movable between a tip-holding and a tip-releasing position. Additionally, a pipette tip assembly is provided which includes one or more pipette tips and a tip holder which has tapered apertures therein. Methods of using such assemblies are further provided. The invention provides pipette tip assemblies that facilitate secure transport, minimal handling and convenient and user-controlled operation.

Abstract: A packaging container is disclosed which is adapted for accessibly displaying an article packaged therewithin. The container is provided as having a floating deck portion with an opening therethrough for receiving the base of an annular article, and a retainer assembly extending from the lid of the container downwardly into the article. The retainer assembly and floating deck portion cooperate to retain the article laterally within the container while allowing for the direct visual and tactual inspection of the article by a potential purchaser.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a plastic holder assembly for loosely holding a plurality of microtiter sample tubes, which includes a tray having a plurality of holes for receiving the tubes and having opposite vertical end walls, each of which have two spaced vertically extending slots and a horizontally extending recess between the slots; a retainer releasably nestable in the tray having a corresponding plurality of holes and having opposite vertical end walls corresponding to the end walls of the tray; a U-shaped handle extending horizontally outwardly from each of the opposite retainer end walls, each handle having two legs which slide into the tray slots respectively when the retainer is nested in the tray; a tab projecting horizontally outwardly from each of the retainer end walls between each of the two legs which snap into the tray end wall recesses respectively when the retainer is nested in the tray, the retainer having an elongated slot parallel and directly adjacent each of the end walls, whereby i

Abstract: A device for holding rod-shaped workpieces, especially test tubes, has a base plate spaced at a distance from a support surface. A receiving and clamping device has at least two elastic tongues that are displaceable in the plane of the base plate. The tongues are positioned in a perforation of the base plate and act in pairs on the test tube. The holding device is extremely simple in its design and economical to manufacture, but ensures a reliable securing of the test tube at different levels.

Abstract: A new and improved cartridge box apparatus for storing a number of cartridges includes a plurality of walls which define a storage space and a first opening for receipt and removal of cartridges from the storage space. In a first preferred embodiment, the cartridge boa is suited for cooperation with the vest or pouch on a shooter's jacket. In a second, alternatively preferred embodiment, the cartridge storage apparatus includes means for ejecting a cartridge from the side of the storage space and inserting a spent shell in the top of the storage space. In addition, means are disclosed for conveniently mounting the apparatus on a belt worn by the shooter.

Abstract: A medicine reminder device for reminding an individual taking medication of the time the next dosage should be taken. The medicine reminder device includes a base structure and a time indicator. In the preferred embodiment, the base structure includes a foundation, a cylindrical support which extends upward from the foundation, and an annular lip which extends outward from the cylindrical support. The foundation has a reference mark imprinted thereon. In the preferred embodiment, the time indicator is a ring assembly which rotates around the cylindrical support. The ring assembly defines an annular groove which receives the annular lip to secure the ring assembly to the base structure. The ring assembly has sequential time indicia imprinted thereon.

Abstract: This invention includes an above ground gas storage vessel of tubular or cylindrical configuration. A head or cap with threads mating the threads of the tube is screwed on each end of the tube to form a pressure vessel. Each cap contains a passage therein threaded to mate a reducing bushing. The reducing bushing likewise contains a passage which is at least partially threaded. This passage may be capped to prevent gas flow or valve to allow the flow of gas as required. In an alternative embodiment, the cap assembly is inserted into the tube and retained therein. A packing assembly would be used to seal the tube to prevent the escape of gas. A plurality of vessels are secured in a vertical-parallel arrangement using a support structure to increase gas storage capacity while taking up a minimal amount of ground space.

Abstract: A specimen carrier is designed for transporting specimen tubes throughout an automatic laboratory conveyance system. The specimen carrier includes a generally rectilinear carrier body with a forward face having an identification zone delimited thereon. An identification code is marked in the identification zone so as to permit mechanical sensing and identification of the carrier on a conveyor system. A plurality of holes of various diameters and depths are provided in the top surface of the carrier to receive specimen tubes of various types. The deepest holes are located centrally, so that the carrier is stable while retaining specimens therein. A groove is formed in the top surface of the carrier body which extends between the specimen tube holes, so as to communicate any fluid spilling from a test tube to the other empty holes in the specimen carrier, thereby retaining the fluid within the body of the carrier.

Abstract: A holder for an emergency flashlight having a construction capable of holding reserve batteries and a reserve miniature bulb.

Abstract: Packaging is provided for canisters of hazardous materials. The packaging includes a box and identical upper and lower cushions which isolate the canister within the box so that the canister is spaced from the walls of the box and prevented from moving within the box. The cushions include outer, middle, and inner portions which are hinged together to define three layers. The middle and inner portions each have a hole formed in the center thereof. The inner portion hole is slightly larger than the middle portion hole to accommodate lock rings which are used to maintain the canister lid closed. In one embodiment, the middle and inner portions each define knockouts which may be removed to enlarge the size of the respective holes. This allows for a single cushion to selectively be used with one of at least two canister sizes.

Abstract: A container is provided which includes a dry pocket nozzle receptacle for storing a pouring implement such as a nozzle. The nozzle receptacle comprises a generally cylindrical tube for accommodating a nozzle. The tube includes a threaded proximal portion having an aperture for receiving the nozzle, and a cap, which is flexibly attached to the proximal portion of the tube, for sealing the tube so as to prevent environmental exposure to the nozzle and residual container contents. In one embodiment, the nozzle receptacle is an integral part of the container, while another embodiment provides a separate device which may be used with existing containers. Yet another embodiment includes an integral frustoconical portion disposed within the cap and a similar frustoconical portion disposed within the distal end of the tube for sealing the interior of the nozzle when it is situated within the tube during storage.

Abstract: Lightweight compressed gas cylinders are incorporated into a module which contains manifolding and which is designed for easy loading, unloading and transport on a flat-bed truck or other vehicle, particularly a roll-on roll-off transport truck, which is a specialized truck for mechanized handling of large containers. The module eliminates the need to retain the vehicle itself at the site of use. While a variety of cylinders of composite construction to achieve light weight can be used, certain novel composite cylinders whcih are particularly useful are also disclosed. These cylinders have a lightweight metallic liner or core cylinder wrapped with three layers of wound fiber. The inner and outer layers are axially-wound glass fiber and the intermediate layer is hoop-wound carbon fiber.

Abstract: A kit for collecting specimens that includes a trocar member 20 which is partially housed, at its ends, by jacket members 30 and 40 and rubber band 50 wrapped around jacket members 30 and 40. The first alternate embodiment includes trocar 30' which has a porous lateral wall or the lateral wall includes small apertures so that the moisture can escape thereby permitting a user to do an occult blood test. The second alternate embodiment corresponds to trocar 30" that includes larger apertures around its lateral wall. The second alternate embodiment is intended to be used in hystopathological procedures. A mixer member is coaxially mounted within either jacket member 30 or 40. A reagent is preferably stored in the other jacket not having the mixer member.

Abstract: A water resistant, durable and foldable staging mat for organizing pressurized air-pak bottles for emergency firematic use incorporating rows of horizontally spaced-apart offset dividers extending above the mat surface in separating bottles as "filled" and "emptied", and with the mat being colored-coded and imprinted for ease in segregating the bottles in use.

Abstract: A protector device for protecting paper rolls during transport comprises an integrally formed synthetic plastic body, the body including a spacer column and a substantially planar, plate-like support formation extending transversely from the spacer column. In order to protect paper rolls during transport, the rolls can be spaced from one another by positioning the spacer column of a protector device between each pair of adjacent paper rolls positioned on the transport vehicle, the column being held in position by the support formation resting on the end of at least one of two adjacent paper rolls. The operative outer face of the support formation has corner formations projecting therefrom, the formations providing for the location of tying ropes for tying the paper rolls on the transport vehicle, thus preventing any damage that could otherwise be caused to the paper rolls by the tying ropes, if the protection device is not utilized.

Abstract: A packaging container is disclosed which is adapted for accessibly displaying an article packaged therewithin. The container is provided as having a floating deck portion with an opening therethrough for receiving the base of an annular article, and a retainer assembly extending from the lid of the container downwardly into the article. The retainer assembly and floating deck portion cooperate to retain the article laterally within the container while allowing for the direct visual and tactual inspection of the article by a potential purchaser.

Abstract: A pipette tip storage and dispensing system has a series of pipette tip holder cards each of which has a plurality of openings for holding a set of pipette tips extending partway through the openings in an upright orientation. The openings in each card match those in the other cards, and cards loaded with pipette tips can be stacked vertically with the pipette tips in one card extending into the open upper ends of the tips in the next adjacent card of the stack, to minimize storage space. An alignment device is arranged to hold the pipette tips in a card in a vertical orientation as the card is removed from the top of the stack and transferred to a pipette tip holder tray so that the pipette tips can be lowered into aligned openings in the holder tray with the card resting on the top wall of the tray.

Abstract: A bottle holder for restrictively holding two bottles in prescribed positions, comprising a base, a top member, and a side wall, the bottles being mounted between the base and top member. The holder is improved in that there are provided a rail and groove sliding fit of the top member and side wall, and an interlock fit wherein a tooth on one of the top member and side wall slides over a ledge until it fits under the ledge in a locking manner to prevent disassembly.

Abstract: A transport container for transporting fragile articles, such as test tubes or vials, which is able to accommodate vials of various sizes. The transport container protects the contents from forces or impact shocks associated with transport, thus preventing breakage of the vials. The transport container comprises a first body member including a spring for providing an axial bias force to a vial supported therewithin for restraining movement of the vial in a first axial direction and for urging the vial toward a second body member for proper seating therein. The second body member includes a plurality of positioning vanes which provide a yieldable restraint in a second axial direction and in the radial direction. The first and second body members are connected to form a releasable, liquid-tight seal and joint therebetween.

Abstract: A cardboard tray for cylindrical packs having a base section, parallel to the longitudinal edges of which are arranged receivers aligned in longitudinal rows for longitudinal rows of packs. The technical problem is to reduce the consumption of materials and to utilize the space better within a stack, as well as to improve the functional value of the cardboard trays. Adjacent longitudinal rows of receivers are displaced relative to one another. The transverse edges of the base section follow a meandering line, and the base section has cut-in border flanges which are bent up and joined.

Abstract: A holder for displaying tubular articles. A body has an integral spear, the spear having a tapered nose and a retention shoulder. A retention disc is snaped over the nose to retain on the holder a tubular article whose least lateral dimension is smaller than that of the body or of the disc.

Abstract: A stowable container of a generally rectangular boxlike configuration which is easy to selectively erect and fold includes front and rear side walls, a pair of end walls, a top flap, a bottom wall and a pair of longitudinally partition walls while defining a longitudinally extending pocket therebetween. Rows of a plurality of bottle chambers are defined by a group of transverse walls extending between one of the longitudinal partition wall and the front side wall and between the other of the longitudinal partition wall and the rear side wall for accommodating respective rows of bottles therein. The bottom wall includes a pair of bottle wall segments continued from the front and rear side walls, respectively. When the container is folded, the bottom wall segments buckle inwardly of the box so as to protrude into the longitudinal pocket to allow the container to be flattened.

Abstract: A device for the transporting and stacking of cylindrical objects, such as pipes, gas cylinders, etc., comprises a flat bottomed clamping frame 4, 6 which is provided with opposed complementary yokes 16, 18. The yokes have arcuate support surfaces or saddles for the cylindrical objects. The clamping frames 4, 6 are connected with one another by means of tubular stringers. The lower yoke 16 and upper yoke 18 are drawn together by connecting rods 22, 24, 76 to clamp the cylindrical objects in the device.

Abstract: A device, system and method for preventing unwanted movement or shifting of drums or containers stored in groups of two or more. A core member is positioned intermediate, among or between the drums or containers and at least one pressure exerting member or strap is utilized to urge the drums or containers inwardly into direct abutment with the core member. The core member may be specifically configured such that the individual drums or containers will nest or seat firmly against the core member. The pressure-exerting member may comprise any suitable type of pressure-exerting apparatus or article including strap(s), band(s), plastic shrink wrapping, cable, chains, etc. . . . The core member may be formed in multiple segments or may be specifically configured to accommodate tapered, angled or odd shaped drums or containers having sidewalls which are not perfectly vertical.

Abstract: A carrier strip is provided having at least one void therein adapted to firmly and releasably hold a tubular structure therein. The carrier strip is preferably formed of a flexible or resilient plastic and includes a surface for permanent labeling thereof. The voids may be formed in a variety of sizes in the same strip or, alternatively, strips having voids of uniform sizes can be joined together. Carrier strips may also be color coded and formed with a plurality of voids sized to accommodate several popular test tube sizes and configurations. Labeling surfaces are provided adjacent each void to facilitate individual identification of the test tube held therein. The carrier strip portion defining the voids may also be formed to completely or only partially encircle the tubular structure.

Abstract: An article protector, such as may be used to protect bottles during transportation, is assembled from a plurality of interfitting parts which may be interfitted to provide an open framework within which a bottle may be supported and securely held for protection, the members are produced by being stamped from cellular plastics material providing in sheet or slab form. The interfitting members may be permanently secured together to provide to superstructures which may be located together around the articles to be protected, being secured together by releasable securing means or may be provided y members which are retained in an enclosing condition by virtue of being located within a carton.

Abstract: Advanced shock-proof packing for fragile objects, such as bottles, of the type including a corrugated or similar shaped cardboard casing able to fold so as to form a parallelepipedic box fully encompassing at least one bottle or similar object and a shimming structure encompassing the bottle and inserted between the latter and firstly the flanks of the box, and secondly axial shimming elements opposite the extremity flaps of the box, wherein the structure is constituted firstly by a first profile made of a suitable plastic material slit over its entire length and whose constant section has an annular shape with four external lobe-shaped protuberances defining four flanges disposed along the external generating lines of the profile and with two diametrically opposing the other two so as to correspond to the four internal angles of the box, said first profile being intended to envelop the bottle over its entire height, and secondly a second tubular profile, also slit over its entire length and whose internal an

Abstract: A unit for supporting, spacing and cushioning, in cooperation with a plurality of other support units, heavy cylindrical articles arranged in tiers of rows on a pallet or other surface. The unit is formed from foldable sheet material, such as paperboard, and includes top, bottom, side, and end walls that are joined to form an elongated box-like structure with longitudinally space, cushioned, recessed areas for cradling portions of cylindrical articles.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for an improved jewelry container for cremation ashes which includes a minor container for filling with cremation ashes having a minor opening and a minor container cap for temporarily and permanently hermetically sealing the cremation ashes within the minor container. The minor container is insertable within a major opening of a decorative major cylindrical container and a major container cap is affixed to the major container to retain the minor container within the major container. A support is secured to the major container for enabling the major container to be suspended by a user.

Abstract: An environment favoring vertical display assembly for merchandising containerized articles sandwiches a plurality of block of the containers between an upper and a lower tray. The trays are constructed to receive the top portion of one block and the bottom portion of an adjacent block. Means are provided for preventing lateral movement of the block of containers between the trays, the means being free of fixed attachment to the trays.

Abstract: The test tube holder includes an elongated tubular member which supports a pivot member and receives a removable adapter member. The adapter member accommodates a test tube and can be interchanged with another adapter member that accommodates a different size test tube. Biasing springs are provided in the adapter member to hold the test tube therein. The biasing force of the biasing springs against the test tube is predetermined to permit easy insertion and removal of the test tube from the adapter member. The test tube holder which includes the adapter member can be joined to other similar test tube holders in a manner which permits relative pivoting and tilting of one test tube holder with respect to another test tube holder. The test tube holder further includes a detent arrangement for inseparably detenting the adapter member in the tubular member when a test tube is present in the tubular member.

Abstract: A fluid sample tube stand includes a stand block for vertically holding a plurality of fluid sample tubes such as blood sample tubes, and a holder support mechanism mounted on the stand block, for supporting a holder which can hold one, at a time, of the fluid sample tubes. The holder support mechanism has a pair of support arms coupled to the stand block, for holding a flange of the holder, and a horizontal support member integral with the support arms, the horizontal support member having a cavity for insertion of the flange therein. The holder support mechanism is detachably mounted on the stand block.

Abstract: One or more batteries are packaged in a transparent plastic tube having opposite end caps, one of which having an integral foldable handle for hanging the tube on a display rack. The batteries are positioned within the tube by a spacer member adapted for the particularly shape of the battery when other than "D" size cells are being sold. The assemblage is covered and held together by a transparent shrink wrap which has an opaque portion printed about a semi-circumference thereof leaving a window through which a consumer can see the batteries being purchased. Once the shrink wrap is removed, the remainder can be used to store those batteries which are not immediately put into use or as a recycling mailer for returning batteries which are recyclable.

Abstract: A box for used plastic glasses includes a container (2,23), on the upper part of which there is a diaphragm (3,20), the surface (4) of which presents a plurality of holes (5,21). To each hole corresponds a guide (8,25) for guiding the glasses, which guide is constituted by one or more vertical elements, the guide projecting toward the inner part of the container (2,23). These guides (8,25) cause the piling up one into the other of a plurality of glasses (11) which are inserted into the holes (5,21) of the diaphragm by force of gravity.

Abstract: A rack and retainer for use with an existing rack for holding test tubes and similar like articles. The rack or retainer is provided with a projecting member for firmly holding in position a test tube or similar like article placed therein.

Abstract: A carton containing a compressed flexible duct for selected removal of portions of the duct, the carton having a first pair of end flaps and a second pair of end flaps for closing the top end of the carton. The flaps of the first pair each have a length more than one-half the length of the top end to fold segmentally into diagonal extensions into the carton where the distal edges of the first pair can abut each other. The second pair of flaps each has a pair of diagonal creases from the end edges to the distal edge to allow folding of the flap ends to form stops for the first pair of flaps to retain the compressed duct in the carton.

Abstract: A protective cover which is releasably securable to a component having an aperture formed therethrough, such as an end yoke, is disclosed. The cover includes a generally flat circular end portion having a depending skirt portion formed about the outer periphery thereof. The skirt portion is formed integrally with the end portion and extends axially downwardly therefrom to define a hollow cylindrical protected region. First and second legs are formed integrally with the end portion and extend downwardly within and beyond the skirt portion. As they extend from the end portion, the legs diverge slightly apart from one another in inverted-V fashion. At the lower ends of the legs, respective series of shoulders are formed. The cover is installed by slightly compressing the legs together and inserting them through the aperture at one end of the component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a package for a flashlight or similar consumer product that permits a consumer to touch and feel the flashlight without removing it from its secure position within the package. The package comprises a cardboard box arranged in the shape of a "C". The box comprises first and second arms that extend parallel from one side of a support structure to define a display volume between the horizontal arms of the "C". First and second holders are embedded in the first and second arms, respectively, to face each other and hold the flashlight in place. The product is held in the display volume by securing its respective ends to the holders. The package, comprising at least the support structure, the arms and the holders, permits a consumer sufficient access to the product to use his tactile senses to access the product without having to first open the package.

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

Abstract: The problem of carrying logs into a house and dumping them into a bin or the like is readily solved by a multi-port container for mounting in an exterior wall of a dwelling, the container having an opening in one side thereof outside the dwelling, a drum in the container with an opening aligned with the container opening for receiving the logs, the drum being rotatable to a second position in which the drum opening is aligned with a second opening in the container located inside the dwelling for unloading the logs. The structure can also be used as a garbage bin under a kitchen counter, or, by reversing the loading and unloading openings, in an exterior building wall for discharging garbage from the inside of the building.

Abstract: Snap-lock box for products, and in particular bottles, having a cardboard sleeve and at least one stopper which forms the base and/or lid of the box. The stopper is a separate stopper made from plastic material, and includes on its side wall lugs which interact with anchoring elements in the form of locking tabs arranged on at least one of the ends of the sleeve which are equipped with notches.

Abstract: A biological vial transport tray is provided comprising a hollow tray portion having a base, a plurality of side walls and a plurality of end walls. A center handle having a grip portion is provided. The center handle projects from the base. A pair of cover lids are also provided. Each cover lid is pivotally connected to the side walls of the tray portion by an arm extending from a pivot point in the end walls to a pivot point in the cover lid.