Abstract: A film package is provided for containing, heating, and browning or crispening a food item, which has a microwave susceptor-containing film and an insulating layer between regions of the film laden with susceptor which are in proximity with each other. The insulating layer prevents the susceptor laden areas in proximity with each other from overheating.

Abstract: A display-mailer assembly in which a display card, having an object to be displayed fastened thereto, is inserted in an outer envelope of a transparent material for containing the display card during display. The envelope is quick-detachably fastened to retain the display card in the envelope and manually activated adhesive is provided on the envelope to enable the display card to be sealed in the envelope after it has been removed therefrom and addressed, to enable the assembly to be mailed.

Abstract: A bag for receiving apples is prepared. An ethylene absorbent and a deoxidant are placed in the bag, each of the absorbent and the deoxidant being in an amount such that ethylene biosynthesis is suppressed for preserving the freshness of the apples when placed within the bag. The apples are placed within the bag and then an opening portion of the bag containing the apples, the ethylene absorbent and the deoxidant is sealed. The sealed bag allows air to permeate through it to a degree such that a minimum amount of air necessary for the apples is supplied in the presence of the ethylene absorbent and the deoxidant. The apples are stored in the sealed bag whereby maturing of the apples is delayed for preserving the freshness thereof.

Abstract: Packaging article comprising a form having at least one straight side for identification data to be provided thereon and an envelope attached to the straight side of the form. The envelope is internally liquid proof and has an open side and an interior for containing an article or mass therein. A self adhesive seal is provided at the open side for enabling the envelope to be manually closed at the open side so as to make the interior liquid tight after location of an article or mass therein.

Abstract: A supported package for displaying small items such as coins is formed from a tubular sleeve, for example of MYLAR (trade mark) film or the like and which is flattened and removably attached on a planar support surface which comprises a series of transversely spaced transversely elongated members, which may, for exmaple, be formed by slits in the support surface, each having associated with it an opening formed by a longitudinally extending pair of opposed edges through which at least a portion of the flattened sleeve is passed. The package can be readily formed or adjusted to accommodate snugly items such as coins of differing sizes, and the packages can be readily mounted, moved and rearranged on the display surface.

Abstract: A belt package carrier for blister card packages with a locking strap to prevent accidental disengagement of the blister cards from the belt package carrier during shipment.

Abstract: A bag for receiving the apple is prepared. An ethylene absorbent and a deoxidant are placed in the bag, each of the absorbent and the deoxidant being in an amount such that ethylene biosynthesis is suppressed for keeping freshness of the apple when the apple is placed within the bag. The apple is placed within the bag and then an opening portion of the bag containing the apple, the ethylene absorbent and the deoxidant is sealed. The sealed bag allows air to permeate through it to a degree such that minimum amount of air necessary for the apple is supplied in the presence of the ethylene absorbent and the deoxidant. The apple is stored in the sealed bag whereby mature of the apple is delayed for keeping freshness thereof.

Abstract: A bag for receiving the apple is prepared. An ethylene absorbent and a deoxidant are placed in the bag, each of the absorbent and the deoxidant being in an amount such that ethylene biosynthesis is suppressed for keeping freshness of the apple when the apple is placed within the bag. The apple is placed within the bag and then an opening portion of the bag containing the apple, the ethylene absorbent and the deoxidant is sealed. The sealed bag allows air to permeate through it to a degree such that minimum amount of air necessary for the apple is suppled in the presence of the ethylene abosrbent and the deoxidant. The apple is stored in the sealed bag whereby mature of the apple is delayed for keeping freshness thereof.

Abstract: A display and storage pack, as for video game cartridges, is made of folded, flexible, sheet-form plastic. Side-by-side pockets are spaced along the length of the plastic by heat-sealed seams and hinge areas. The game cartridges have a substantial thickness, so the seams do not extend to the folded, bottom edges of the pockets but stop above such edges. The plastic then can accommodate the thickness of the cartridges without stretching or tearing. Cartridges are held firmly in the pockets by friction with the plastic, yet then can be easily inserted and removed. The pack is entirely flat when empty, and folds compactly, accordion-like, when entirely or partially filled. An elastic band affixed to a tab on one end of the pack holds it in its folded position. Handles allow carriage or hanging storage of the folded pack. When the pack is open the game cartridges are displayed for selection.

Abstract: A drainage bag having one wall of substantially rigid liquid-impermeable material and a second wall of flexible liquid-impermeable material secured thereto to define a container. The rigid sheet has at least two apertures with an inlet fitting fixed to one and an outlet fitting fixed to the other. The bottom portion of the rigid sheet extends below the lower edge of the flexible wall to provide a drip tray.

Abstract: A mechanism automatically mounts end-flanged bags upon a display card disposed in an upright position, with the bags suspended, prior to insertion, in such a manner as to promote movement of the contents away from the flange that is to be engaged by the locking tabs. It includes means for forcing a locking tab of the card out of its plane, for inserting the flange of the bag into the slot formed behind the tab, and for returning the tab through the plane of the card to effect the interlock.

Abstract: A combined package and display system for fabric goods includes a transparent or translucent polyethylene package, heat sealed or otherwise secured about its periphery, containing the goods and suitable advertising material. Where the product is, for example, a tarpaulin, also of polyethylene and having grommets about its periphery, and the package is formed so that its top edge is constructed as a means for attachment to a supporting surface and contains grommets of similar material and strength as those contained in the product itself. In this way, the package can be mounted for display purposes by its grommets, while the nature and quality of the grommets of the goods can be tangibly observed and felt by the prospective purchaser.

Abstract: A card for mounting and displaying snack foods and other products packaged in bags is provided, which has a matched pair of locking tabs defined therein. The tabs are forwardly deflected to receive the reversely folded end flange of the bag therebehind, and are then forced rearwardly through the plane of the card to position the upper corners of the bag therebehind. This will provide secure, two-point support for the product bag, while also permitting ready removal at the point of sale. Generally, a multiplicity of bags will be mounted on the card, arranged in rows and shingled columns thereon. In certain embodiments, the tabs are desirably formed with nibs on their upper edge to deform and thereby better grip the bag, as is most desirable when the bag is made of a flaccid material.

Abstract: A skin-packaged pouch of the retort or like type which includes a planar subtrate or card having the pouch immobilized on a medial body portion of the substrate by means of a plastic film laminated to the substrate overlying and surrounding the pouch to form the skin-packaged pouch. The pouch is immobilized on the substrate with portions of the substrate extending on all sides beyond the marginal edges of the pouch. In this manner, the normally fragile and frangible pouches with their lading can be efficiently handled, loaded for shipment in shipping cartons and stacked in such shipping cartons without damaging, adversely flexing or rupturing the seal of the pouch during transport thereof.

Abstract: A jewelry storage container includes a generally planer flexible web shaped member on which is mounted a plurality of compartments. Each compartment is formed of at least one additional web shaped member. At least one side of each of the compartments is selectively closed by means of a band shaped molded hook and loop fastening apparatus.

Abstract: A tray having a plurality of slots is provided so that a plurality of flexible plastic holders for gems and the like may be inserted into the slots for safe keeping and for visual display.

Abstract: A home gardener's process and device for fungus and insect control for fruit trees. The process employs the application of a variety of insecticides in a manner that avoids repetitious application of chemicals and forestalls the development of a resistant strain of insects. A variety of water soluble insecticides are prepackaged in measured amounts sufficient to mix with a gallon of water for the spray application of the mixtures to the fruit tree. The packets are numbered with indicia on the outer portion thereof indicating the sequence and the preferred timing of the application. The packets are numbered and arranged in their preferred order of application. The method for protection of pome fruit trees from fungus and insects includes twelve applications of four different chemicals over a prescribed sequence in a prescribed period of time.

Abstract: Apparatus for the display of goods comprising a backing card having tongues formed at each of a plurality of display locations, sections of the backing card being removed from either side of each of the tongues. The goods are affixed to tabs having slots formed therein for interaction with the tongues, and shoulders formed therein for interaction with the removed sections of the card, whereby accidental dislodgement of the tabs from the backing card is substantially precluded.

Abstract: An aroma-dispensing tab that is stickable onto any surface, such as an article of apparel, to exude a pleasant fragrance or to function as an insect repellent. The tab is in the form of a sac constituted by a base having a perforated dome marginally secured thereto to define a vented chamber occupied by an absorbent pad saturated by a liquid scent. A layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive on the underside of the base makes it possible to attach the tab to any surface.

Abstract: A display card for holding and dispensing articles includes rows of attached, protruding, tear-off tabs formed by cutting and bending a sheet which is semi-rigid and tearable. The tabs are generally keyhole-shaped with the head end of the keyhole being rounded and the stem end remaining attached to the card when the tabs are formed. By flexing, the rounded tab end is inserted through a lesser diameter hole in the article for display, thereby locking the article to the card. The article which may be in form of a product or package for a product may be removed from the card by pulling which causes the tab to tear until it separates from the card. A transverse slit in the card below each tab limits the extent of tearing. Articles remain attached regardless of card orientation until the article is intentionally removed.

Abstract: A disposable vacuum cleaner bag of paper is insertable into a bag compartment of a cleaner. It has an open dirt intake end and a remote closed end. At the closed end the bag is provided with one or more reinforcing strips having bevelled edges.

Abstract: A contraceptive containing device including a contraceptive gel having a pH of less than 3.0; an elongated casing containing the gel and having an insertion end extending beyond the gel; and a hygenically sealed pouch enclosing the casing. The seal at one end of the pouch overlaps the insertion end of the casing to secure the casing to the pouch and close the insertion end of the casing. The casing is weakened in a region near where it is secured to the pouch for tearing when the pouch is opened to expose the casing and the casing is pulled with respect to the overlapping end of the pouch so as to provide a shearing stress in the casing near the insertion end, for thereby separating the casing from the pouch.

Abstract: A disposable container consisting of a tetrahedral-shaped chamber and a base member formed from a paperboard blank pre-coated with an adhesive layer and having folding guides at desired locations to provide the base with arms to hold the chamber. The chamber is formed from a segment of flexible plastic tubing, sealed at the bottom and sealed at the top on a line transverse to the sealing line at the bottom to form the tetrahedral-shaped chamber. The chamber is stably mounted on the base member, which provides a wide surface for supporting and protecting the tetrahedral chamber and also provides labeling surfaces for the container.

Abstract: The invention concerns a packaging and display arrangement of a well-known type in which a flexible plastic film container is used to store premeasured amounts of two chemical substances such as for instance a glue and a catalyst and in which separation of the two components prior to use is obtained by means of a member which is applied externally to the container and which is received within a channel portion of a supporting base. Another portion of the base is arranged to form a mixing trough for the components once they have been brought together and one portion of the member may likewise serve as an applying spatula.

Abstract: The package of the invention is of the type having a relatively rigid back and flexible front part the two being united along a sealing line which is interrupted for a portion of the distance to provide an opening. In the package of the invention the opening is covered by a sheet attached to the flexible front portion of the package below the opening, and has a slot cooperating with the opening.

Abstract: A bundle of two-handle bags arranged so as to better insure that only one bag at a time will be removed.

Abstract: A package comprises a relatively stiff rectangular backing board with a transparent substantially rectangular bag of a smaller size secured to the backing board along a small marginal area adjacent its top edge. The backing board advantageously includes a fold down top edge or collar which engages over an upwardly extending portion of the underside of the bag and the bottom edge of the collar is spaced from the opening edge on the top side of the bag and the bag may be torn off the backing board by tearing it along the lower edge of the collar. The backing board advantageously includes one or more recesses which are engageable by a driver member to move the package assembly.

Abstract: A novel packaging system for use in packaging and distributing medicines, comprising a portable means supporting a plurality of packages in vertical, depending position, these packages having a flimsy, non self-supporting, sheet forming a lower, compartmentalized, medicine-holding means and also having, integrally connected to the package, an upstanding, upper, label of relatively rigid, self-supporting cardboard, which includes downwardly facing bearing surfaces formed by the laterally projecting bottom edges of the label for cooperation with, and to facilitate suspension on, the aforesaid portable apparatus.

Abstract: A combined package and display system for fabric goods includes a transparent or translucent polyethylene package, heat sealed or otherwise secured about its periphery, containing the goods and suitable advertising material. Where the product is, for example, a tarpaulin, also of polyethylene and having grommets about its periphery, and the package is formed so that its top edge is constructed as a means for attachment to a supporting surface and contains grommets of similar material and strength as those contained in the product itself. In this way, the package can be mounted for display purposes by its grommets, while the nature and quality of the grommets of the goods can be tangibly observed and felt by the prospective purchaser.