Abstract: A paper packaging accommodating a product that includes a support member having an opening; a box section protruding through said opening from a back side to a front side of said support member; and a backing sheet covering said back side of said support member.

Abstract: A retail display hang tag device for supportively displaying a fluid applicator of the type having a container and a fluid dispensing closure with a protective cap. The hang tag includes an elongated panel having an upper portion, a lower portion and a central portion extending therebetween. The upper portion has an aperture sized for supportive engagement with a retail display hanger or hook. A second aperture of the lower portion closely fits over the neck of the container and is flexibly bendable about the first line of weakness. The central portion includes a ring which is bendably deformable about a second transverse line of weakness which is parallel to the first line of weakness. The ring fits over the cap as it is deformed out of the plane of the device about the second line of weakness.

Abstract: A retail display hang tag device for supportively displaying a fluid applicator of the type having a container and a fluid dispensing closure with a protective cap. The hang tag includes an elongated panel having an upper portion, a lower portion and a central portion extending therebetween. The upper portion has an aperture sized for supportive engagement with a retail display hanger or hook. A second aperture of the lower portion closely fits over the neck of the container and is flexibly bendable about the first line of weakness. The central portion includes a ring which is bendably deformable about a second transverse line of weakness which is parallel to the first line of weakness. The ring snugly fits over the cap as it is deformed out of the plane of the device about the second line of weakness. The hang tag is attachable to the fluid applicator with the cap within the third aperture and the neck within the second aperture with the lower portion and the ring in their in-use position.

Abstract: A label or neck hanger integrating a trial-use sample packet. The construction includes a first panel defining an aperture, a bubbled sample packet partially protruding through the aperture, and a base panel adhered to the top panel to sandwich the sample packet between the top and base panels. In the label embodiment, the base panel includes a pressure sensitive adhesive. In the neck hanger embodiment, the top panel includes a second aperture that fits around the neck of a bottle.

Abstract: A system for matching a replacement part coupling interface with the coupling interface of a spent part. The matching feature reduces the likelihood of an incorrect selection of a replacement part. The matching system can be used to properly select a battery pack for cordless telephone handsets by making it possible to physically check the compatibility of the plug without the need to open or remove the product from its packaging.

Abstract: Blisters of the skin are treated by applying to the skin over the blister a flexible moisture-containing hydrophilic hydrogel patch that includes a backing support such as paper, cloth or plastic and a water-based hydrogel layer applied to the backing. The hydrogel layer comprises a hydrophilic natural or synthetic polymer to provide body dispersed in water and can be a tacky adhesive. The polymer can comprise any high molecular weight hydrophilic carbohydrate such as karaya, cornstarch, or a kelp gel and/or a synthetic hydrophilic polymer such as polyacrylamide or polyacrylic acid. A humectant such as a polyhydric alcohol, keeps the gel layer moist. A solute such as salt, protein, sugar or an alcohol is dissolved in the water in a quantity sufficient to raise the osmotic pressure enough to maintain the hydrogel layer in a hypertonic state with respect to the blister.

Abstract: A battery package is disclosed which permits only required batteries of a plurality of accommodated batteries to be removed and which can be used as a container after the battery package has been opened. The battery package incorporates a cover having a plurality of battery accommodating portions which are opened in either principal plane of the cover, each of which accommodates each battery and which are integrally formed with the cover such that the battery accommodating portions project inwards; and a mount bonded to the principal plane of the cover to seal openings of the battery accommodating portions, wherein each battery accommodating portion has a battery holding portion formed at a position more adjacent to the opening as compared with the center of the accommodated battery and structured to reduce the inner diameter of the battery accommodating portion as compared with the outer diameter of the battery.

Abstract: A display package for retaining product includes a reclosable container having a housing defining a compartment adapted to house product therein and a lid for engaging the housing to close the compartment. The package also includes a display card having a planar main body and being integrally formed to engage and support the container. A tear section is formed in the display card and is adapted to allow for removal of the container from the display card. Once removed from the display card, the reclosable container may be used without the display card to house the product.

Abstract: An easy to use handyman package for storage and application of one or more contents, such as a two part reactive adhesive and applicator. The package consists of a backing card, a membrane, and a blister cover sheet. The backing card is formed with a number of holes, and a membrane covers the card to seal the holes. A blister cover sheet is laminated to the membrane and includes a number of blisters which correspond in position to the holes formed in the backing card. In one example the package can have three blisters containing two reactive substances and an applicator. During use, folding motion of the package causes the contents to erupt from the package, allowing mixing, application, and disposal an easy task.

Abstract: A postal package includes first and second sheet portions, at least one of which includes a cut-out window, and an inner case interposed between the first and second sheet portions. The inner case is constituted by a cup having a mouth and an outwardly extending flange portion around the mouth and by a cover dimensioned to close the mouth of the cup. At least one of the cup and the cover includes engagement structure for mutual engagement one to the other. Such engagement structure is defined by inter-engaging surfaces of the cup and the cover. The cup is dimensioned to protrude through the cut-out window. In a further embodiment, the cover can additionally present a cup shape, dimensioned to protrude from another cut-out window formed in the other of the first and second sheet portions.

Abstract: A clamshell package for holding and displaying a product including first and second clamshell members and an insert positioned within at least one of the first and second clamshell members. The insert includes a front panel, a pair of side panels and a bottom panel to not only obscure a portion or portions of the product from frontal view, but also to obscure view of the product or portions thereof from the sides and bottom of the package. In one alternative embodiment, a rear panel of the insert can obscure at least a portion of the product from rear view.

Abstract: A wrap-around band is provided for ganging together a plurality of individually complete packages. The resulting combination is a unitary product for purchase as a single item. The individually complete packages around which the band wraps have a protruding compartment within which the saleable goods are packaged. Each protruding compartment is not covered by the wrap-around band and is thus fully visible to the potential purchaser prior to purchase. At least two of the individually complete packages can have profiles which are different from each other and still be accommodated by the wrap-around band.

Abstract: Packaging for an article or set of articles is provided by a back cardboard sheet (1b) and a front cardboard sheet (1a) sandwiched together. The front cardboard sheet (1a) has a central opening (4) provided therein and is attached to the back sheet (1b) about peripheral regions of the front sheet (1a). The front sheet (1a) remains unattached to the back sheet (1b) in the region surrounding the opening (4). A moulded plastics member (7) has a peripheral edge region (8) held between the unattached regions of the front and back sheets (1a,1b) and has a central portion (10) which projects through the opening (4) in the front sheet (1a) and which provides a housing for the article(s) to be packaged. A pair of perforated seams (5a,5b) extend from opposed edge regions of the front sheet (1a) to the central opening (4).

Abstract: There is provided a container for display and storage comprising a body rectangular base sheet and a lid rectangular base sheet connected in a double spread sheet (or folded) condition by a folding line along the longitudinal direction. The rectangular base sheet on the body side is provided with a transparent cover in which an article can be contained and an opening is provided in the reverse face through which the article can be freely taken out and put in.

Abstract: A food package including a tray and a sleeve surrounding the tray where the sleeve includes at least one end flap extending therefrom and mechanically secured to the tray. In this way, the tray may be effectively retained within the sleeve. The at least one end flap also provides for increased structural integrity of the sleeve.

Abstract: This invention relates to paperboard blanks which are used to form self-contained, reclosable packages. Such structures of this type, generally, are comprised of one piece of paperboard that when folded acts as an outer package when sealed and an innovative reclosable package after being opened.

Abstract: A food package including a tray and a sleeve surrounding the tray where the tray includes a rigid cover member secured thereto. The rigid cover member includes a first top surface and a second top surface elevated above the first top surface. The sleeve includes a front panel having an opening formed therein. The front panel of the sleeve is disposed adjacent the first top surface of the rigid cover member and the second top surface is received in the opening formed in the front panel so as to effectively retain the tray within the sleeve.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling a blister package. The apparatus includes a packaging jig having a plurality of perimeter locating pins that are arranged to extend around the perimeter of the package when assembled on the jig. In a first aspect, the jig also includes an interior locating pin positioned inwardly from the perimeter locating pins to register a blister and possibly an article during assembly. In a second aspect of the invention, the jig further includes a plurality of exterior locating pins positioned outwardly from the perimeter locating pins to register an article to be packaged during assembly. The blister package is assembled by sequentially positioning the display cards, blister, and article on the jig such that the locating pins register the various components.

Abstract: A sampler device having an upper compartment layer; a lower compartment layer; a seal attaching the upper compartment layer to the lower compartment layer, wherein the upper and lower compartment layers and the seal form a compartment or compartments, for containing sample material; and a reinforcement layer for protecting the compartment. The present invention also relates to an easy, inexpensive and reliable method of packaging sample material.

Abstract: A blister package with a hole in it for hanging the package on a rod has a thin plastic front sheet attached to back and a raised receptacle or blister is formed in the plastic sheet sized to enclose an article. The plastic sheet further has a raised formation near each top corner on the front of the blister package. The raised formation is shaped to space the package from an adjacent package when hung on a rod and to resist getting caught on the top edge of an adjacent blister package if the package is rotated about the rod. The raised formation has a peak and sloping sides extending from the peak toward the edges of the package. The profile is generally smooth such that there are no ledges to catch on the top edge of an adjacent blister pack. The hole is located a first distance from the top edge of the blister package and each projection is spaced a second distance from the hole.

Abstract: A padlock weather shield comprising a preformed sheet of weather resistant material for fully covering and protecting a lock from exposure to weather related conditions such as precipitation. The shield is a patterned sheet member which bends or folds to form a box having front, side and rear panels and a curvilinear and convex roof. In one embodiment, the rear of the patterned shield has a slit to fit over a door handle. In a second embodiment, the rear has a pair of tabs and a slit to snap fit over a staple, the hasp securely anchoring the padlock weather shield in place when installed onto the staple. The roof is convex to allow precipitation and moisture to drain off of the top of the shield and down the box, and acts as a living hinge, permitting the box to be raised to access the protected lock.

Abstract: A packaging device formed of substantially rigid material, comprising a container, such as a cardboard carton, with a sheet of substantially rigid material, such as cardboard, fastened inside some distance above the bottom, with a perforation through the sheet, in which an article of goods to be packaged is wrapped inside of a flexible membrane, such as a plastic bag, with the free ends of the membrane drawn downwards through the perforation and pulled tightly and wrapped around at least one edge of the sheet and fastened with a staple through the membrane and the sheet of substantially rigid material which causes the goods to be held tightly against the sheet in the proximity of the perforation to protect the goods against damage due to rough handling of the container.

Abstract: The invention relates to postal matter having an obverse and a reverse of which the obverse is provided with a portion allotted for affixing a postage stamp thereto etc. and another portion allotted for indicating an address. The postal matter in the form of this post card can be assembled and includes a sheet and a housing portion which can be secured to the reverse of the sheet and can accommodate a small article. The postal matter in the form of a sealed letter can be assembled and includes an envelope having a flap adapted to close an opening of the envelope and a housing portion which can be secured either to the back of the envelope or to the flap and can accommodate a small article. This inventive postal matter draws a recipient's attention, because the small article is accommodated in such a manner as to project from the surface so that one glance may be enough to make a recipient aware that something is inside of the housing portion.

Abstract: A locking package is provided including a product holding member mounted to a graphics card. The product holding member is preferably made of semi-rigid clear plastic and includes a product holding portion, a pair of flanges forming card retaining channels on opposite sides of the product holding member, and hinged locking snaps. The flanges may be foldover flanges formed by heating and folding over the edge of the product holding member along cut score lines. The hinged snap locks preferably include a first raised portion, on one side of a hinge, and a second corresponding raised portion, on the opposite side of the hinge, which interlock, one inside the other, when the hinged snap lock is folded over at the hinge. The graphics card is preferably made of paperboard and includes an internal edge defining a locking hole.

Abstract: A display package for holding and displaying a first article and a second article together in a complimentary fashion, the display package comprising of a back wall and base assembly, the back wall including a first provision for displaying and holding the first article in place with respect to the back wall, the base assembly having a second provision for displaying and holding the second article in place with respect to the base, the display package further including a support associated with the back wall for holding the second article and for supporting the back wall in a substantially vertical orientation relative to the base, the display package in a preferred embodiment being constructed from a piece of cardboard or like material, folded from a flat pattern along a plurality of predetermined fold lines.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for the packaging of an article in a plastic-card package which includes a flat card having a window aperture cut therein fed to the apparatus, and a flat, thermoformable plastic sheet, cut-to-size larger than the aperture and smaller than the face of the card and positioned to cover the aperture. The perimeter of the sheet is heat tacked by an adhesive to the card at a plurality of points around the perimeter of the aperture, and the thermoformable material is heated to form a blister in the sheet and to heat seal the edges of the formed blister to the card. The blister is filled, and the filled blister is covered with a backing cover sheet, and the card sealed to form a package.

Abstract: A packaged dental article includes a dental appliance that is precoated with an adhesive. The adhesive is in contact with a flexible film having a low adhesion surface. The film is secured to a container at a location spaced from the appliance so that the film tends to peel away from the adhesive when the appliance is removed from the container in order to inhibit separation of the adhesive from the appliance. The container has a sidewall with a recess that engages a carrier to hold the container, and the carrier is flexible to permit the container to be inserted into or released from the carrier when desired.

Abstract: A package (10) is disclosed including a tray (22) having an annular flange (34) extending from the open end (26) of a basket (24) receiving a promotional device (38). The open end (26) of the basket (24) is closed by a clear membrane label (32) extending thereover and onto the flange (34) to seal the promotional device (38) in the basket (24). The basket (24) is inserted into an opening (20) formed in a panel (14) of a carton (12) until the flange (34) abuts with the panel (14) around the opening (20). A second label (36) is secured over the tray (22) and to the panel (14) around the flange (34) to attach the tray (22) to the carton (12). To temporarily lock the tray (22) to the carton (12) prior to the securement of the second label (36), the basket ( 24) can be friction fit in the opening (20), can include detents (40) formed in the side walls (28) of the basket (24) for abutting with the panel (14) opposite to the flange (34), or the like.

Abstract: A packaging device formed of substantially rigid material, comprising a container, such as a cardboard carton, with a sheet of substantially rigid material, such as cardboard, fastened inside some distance above the bottom, with a perforation through the sheet, in which an article of goods to be packaged is wrapped inside of a flexible membrane, such as a plastic bag, with the free ends of the membrane drawn downwards through the perforation and pulled tightly and wrapped around at least one edge of the sheet and fastened with a staple through the membrane and the sheet of substantially rigid material which causes the goods to be held tightly against the sheet in the proximity of the perforation to protect the goods against damage due to rough handling of the container.

Abstract: A gift package containing a flashlight of the type that can be activated by pressing upon the front thereof is combined with a greeting card to provide an enhanced greeting. The combined unit is formed from a unitary blank die cut and scored for folding into a gift package on one side of a hinge fold and greeting card on the other side. A thermoformed gift holder may be arranged within the gift package for display of the gift through a framed window. The gift package gift therein may be arranged and displayed to constitute part of the greeting.

Abstract: Collectible and other consumer articles packaged for retail sale on a supporting card can be displayed intact in their original packaging by a mounting board formed with openings each of a shape and size conforming to the packaged article by mounting each package to the rearward side of the mounting board with the article protruding forwardly through a respective opening and the card abutting the rearward side of the board, so that substantially only the articles are displayed at the forward face of the board and the supporting cards are masked by the board.

Abstract: A package for an ink jet cartridge includes an accommodating container having a main body for accommodating the ink jet cartridge and a flange for sealed connection between the main body and a cover; and a holding member having an opening defining member for defining an opening for insertion of the main body therethrough and a flat member cooperable with the opening defining member to sandwich the flange therebetween, the opening defining member having an edge portion contactable to an outer edge of the flange and a peripheral portion around the outer edge.

Abstract: The present invention is a device for inhibiting removal of a first article from a first blister-type container having at least one blister. The device includes a first member or second blister-type container positioned facing the first blister-type container with at least one opening in the second container in registry with the blister when the second container is in the first position. The first container likewise may include an opening in registry with a second blister of the second container when the second container is in the first position. The openings in the first and second containers are sized to permit passage of the respective articles therethrough. When the second container is in the second position, the second container is positioned to inhibit removal of a first article from the first container and the first container is positioned to inhibit removal of a second article from the second container.

Abstract: A shell made of a plastic sheet having a top wall, a bottom wall, a plurality of side walls and a rear supporting wall forming the shape of a pocket, one or more articles that fit within the pocket, a card having a front side and a back side, and said shell is secured to the back side of the card with articles in the pocket so that said articles are recessed in relationship to the front side of the card. Said card having one or more windows which expose the articles in the shell and permit the prospective purchase to touch the articles.

Abstract: A stackable container is disclosed which is removably secured to a display card. The container is molded from thin flexible sheet of transparent thermoplastic material and is provided with retention tabs on the side wall of the receptacle portion of the container whereby the container can be disposed in snap retention fit within an opening formed in the display card. The display card contains information carrying means while the container cover is free of printed material to fully expose the product contained therein. The cover of the container is hinged to the receptacle portion, and has a recessed top wall portion for captive stacking of a plurality of these containers. The recessed top wall has a contour vertical wall which is dimensioned for friction fit in a recess inner circumferential ledge of the receptacle.

Abstract: A paint tray for application of paint to tools used in fine detailing, such as pads, rollers, brushes and the like. The paint tray includes two troughs, one disposed on either side of an inclined ramp in an end of the tray and intermediate the side walls of the tray. Each trough is in fluid communication with a well in the opposite end of the tray. The volume of the troughs provide stability to the paint tray when loaded with paint and facilitate application of paint to tools which require small amounts of paint. An applicator is rotatably mounted within the tray to extend into the well for application of paint to painting pads. The applicator may be cylindrical or beveled. The tray may be combined with various tools which are disposed within the well and troughs and upon the ramp to form a kit for use in trimming.

Abstract: A package for an ink jet cartridge includes an accommodating container having a main body for accommodating the ink jet cartridge and a flange for sealed connection between the main body and a cover; and a holding member having an opening defining member for defining an opening for insertion of the main body therethrough and a flat member cooperable with the opening defining member to sandwich the flange therebetween, the opening defining member having an edge portion contactable to an outer edge of the flange and a peripheral portion around the outer edge.

Abstract: A postcard-type package comprising a relatively stiff substantially flat sheeet having one or more foldlines that form sections, one section having a slotted opening. A rigid cradle is inserted into the slotted opening and secured to a section by a retaining flange. The rigid cradle has a shape that will contain a sample container. The container containing a flowable substance is inserted into the cradle and the sections are folded along the foldlines as to encapture the container between the cradle and a section.

Abstract: A retail display formed of a display card and a transparent carrying case and having peripheral indentations along opposing ends of the case, the peripheral indentations having locking edges facing their respective ends of the case, the display card including a pair of sleeves, the periphery of the sleeves conforming in size and shape to the periphery of the carrying case, at least one locking member in each sleeve with the locking members being positioned to oppose their respective locking edges, and the interengagement of the locking edges and the locking members securing the carrying case within the sleeves.

Abstract: A container organization wherein a front and rear wall define an envelope body with the forward wall including a V-shaped recess with a flap selectively overlying the forward wall including cooperative snap fasteners mounted to the forward wall and bottom surface of the flap. A flexible adhesive strip with a peel away layer is mounted to the rear wall to permit subsequent securement of the organization within a book and the like. A through extending transparent window member is mounted through the forward wall with a peel away opaque surface overlying the wall to permit storage and viewing of a tooth therethrough with the peel away layer including a further peel away strip to be secured within the envelope to overlie a rear wall of the window member and sealingly secure the tooth therewithin.

Abstract: An easily opened package is provided, formed of a substantially rigid, foldable sheet, such as cardboard, and having an opening on one side of the sheet. A plastic film is sealed about the opening and is stretchable to form a pouch for receiving an item to be stored in the package. To form the package, the plastic film is heated and stretched about the item and the cardboard sheet is folded over and sealed together. Prior to forming the package, a pair of opposing cuts are formed in the edges of the film, the cuts facilitating tearing of the film when it is desired to open the package. To further facilitate opening, indicia can be placed on the edges of the cardboard sheet to indicate the point at which tearing is easiest, or notches can be cut in one side of the sheet.

Abstract: A greeting, display, or the like card is disclosed having a cutout in a front panel, the front panel being hingedly connected along a fold line to a rear panel. The cutout is filled with a transparent container capable of holding ornamental objects, usually thematically associated with an ornament displayed on the inner surface of the rear panel of the card. For instance, the ornament on the second panel may contain a picture of a tree with small hearts while the container itself may contain a few three-dimensional heart-like objects as if they were the fruits of the tree. The invention provides a further enhancement of attractiveness of greeting cards by securing a transparent container which may include an additional ornamental subject.

Abstract: A generally flat, reversible package for shipping and displaying on an hanging fixture in either of two positions a finite number of consumer products which products have a volume defined by given dimensions, such as length, width and height. This package comprises a front generally flat sheet, a back generally flat sheet with the sheet lying in a plane adapted to be vertical when the package is on the fixture, the sheets each have a vertically extending center line dividing the sheets into side-by-side, vertically spaced first and second display segments.

Abstract: A greeting card including a removable, transparent receptacle for a gift, or token of affection such as a flower. The receptacle is detachably secured to the card for easy removal therefrom without damaging the card and without detracting from the appearance of the card.

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: A cosmetic sampler comprises a first panel. A spreadable solid material overlies a portion of the first panel. A transparent panel overlies the first panel and includes a bubble portion overlying at least a portion of the material. A second panel overlies the first and transparent panels. The second panel is substantially opaque and includes a first window through which the bubble portion extends so that the underlying cosmetic material may be viewed.

Abstract: A reusable container normally mounted to a backing board for display purposes, and on which backing board advertising is adapted to be set forth, and wherein the container is composed of a receptacle and a lid with the lid being normally closed. The receptacle and lid have mutually companionate confronting surfaces to interconnect the two in close relation by heat sealing. The lid includes an outwardly extending peripheral side zone adapted to be connected such as by heat sealing to the backing board in the central zone and through which receptacle articles on display may be examined by a prospective purchaser.

Abstract: A package assembly primarily designed to contain and at the same time display an illuminated product such as decorative lights, etc. wherein a conventional electric plug used to interconnect the illuminated product to a conventional power source is positioned on the interior of the package assembly immediately adjacent and in communicating relation to an access opening in one wall of the package structure wherein the access opening is dimensioned and configured to allow removal of the plug for connection to a wall outlet thereby allowing testing of the illuminated product without removing it from the package.

Abstract: This package is particularly adapted for carrying an article to display the latter at the point of sale. The package is formed to stand on a shelf or to hang when the article is being displayed. It is created from a unitary paperboard blank and includes product retaining openings with product encircling edges to retain the product in the openings. The preferred embodiment of the package is adapted for use in carrying flashlights along with batteries carried separately by the package.

Abstract: A collapsible pensile food carrier is provided that comprises slidably engaged beverage support members adapted to receive and transport a plurality of drinking cups and having a foldable auxiliary food transport pouch suspended therefrom. A kit comprising the subject collapsible pensile food carrier in combination with a storage pouch is also provided.