Abstract: A package (25) for wiper blades (10) features a folded box (26) as well as an insert (32). In order to prevent the wiper blades (10) from abruptly relaxing during removal from the box (26), the insert (32) is embodied of a material whose flexural strength in the curvature direction of the wiper blades (10) is less than that of the wiper blades (10) so that when pulling the insert (32) out of the folded box (26), the wiper blades (10) continuously bend from their extended state in the folded box (26) into their curved shape in an unstressed state.

Abstract: A blister package is provided including a blister having a pair of moveable article holders that cooperate to retain an article for display. The first article holder extends from the blister and is snap-fit into a snap element when in an article retaining position. The second article holder extends from the blister and engages a stop element when in an article retaining position. Alternatively, the second article holder may be snap-fitted into a second snap element. The snap-fitted engagement of the first article holder secures the article in place within the blister package.

Abstract: A medication regimen communication device for holding example medications within the cavities (2) of modular frames (100). Each frame displays one type of medication, and frames may be attachable to or detached from one another as needed. When attached, each cavity would align with one another and with an indicated time. An example dosage (14) is contained in the cavity appropriate to the timing of that dosage. When fully employed, the connected frames and their contents would consist of a representation of all the medications taken over the period of indicated time—typically a single day's medications.

Abstract: This invention relates to a package for packing a wiper blade for a vehicle. The package is constituted of upper and lower cases, in which the upper case is partly opened from and closed again to the lower case. Thus, the package can be conveniently used again.

Abstract: A card and blister package for small articles of commerce has a clear plastic blister piece, a card and a retainer piece. The blister walls form an article-receiving cavity and a plurality of upwardly projecting spaced-apart male prongs extending along the upper edge of the blister piece. A generally rectangular card has shaped perforations for receiving there-through the prongs of the blister piece and the retainer comprises a generally rectangular ring having a plurality of sockets for receiving the prongs of the blister piece, whereby the prongs can be engaged through the perforations, snapped into engagement with the ring sockets, and UV-activated adhesive on the engaged parts illuminated by UV light so as to bond to the ring to the blister to secure the package.

Abstract: A three-dimensional page protector comprising a pocket defining a partially-enclosed space, where that pocket comprises a first length, a first width, a height, and a first side. The three-dimensional page protector further includes a longitudinal edge continuously attached to the first side of the pocket, where that longitudinal edge has the first length and a second width, where the first width is greater than said second width, and where the longitudinal edge is formed to include one or more through-bores.

Abstract: Display packaging constructions incorporating a plastic blister cavity, sandwiched between layers of paperboard material, preferably corrugated paperboard material, are disclosed. Variations of the basic construction include a high-density packaging configuration, display packages having security features for precluding unauthorized access to the interior of the display package, and a reclosable construction to enable the display package to be used as a storage container. When corrugated paperboard is used for the layers, the corrugations may be arranged to extend transversely to one another, to resist warping caused during the heat sealing process. A plastic blister construction is provided, having a forward stabilizing foot, and a rear concavity, for receiving a similar foot from a like blister, for facilitated nested packing together of pluralities of such blisters.

Abstract: A blister pack of a translucent plastics material and having a recessed front part for receiving and containing an article to be packaged, and a back part having a relieved portion for insertion into a recessed portion of the front part for closure of the pack. The front part has a plinth with an inwardly projecting ridge, and back part forms a plinth having an outwardly projecting lip which becomes inter-engaged with the ridge to lie wholly within the plinth of the first part thus to be largely inaccessible and thus prevent premature opening of the pack. The front part has a surrounding flange with a formation which gives the appearance of a weld thus to deter attempts to open the pack prematurely.

Abstract: A latching system including both apparatus and methods addresses the need for a reusable latch that is identical on either side of a container opening, thereby facilitating container manufacture. Also disclosed are apparatus and methods for assuring the quality of latchable container enclosed contents and enhancing the safety of container users by providing an unopened condition assurance element such as a tab that is removable from a reusable container latch. A novel latching system with a split insertion element on a first latch side and unitary receptor element on a second latch side is also disclosed. A preferred embodiment involves an elastically obstructed latch as used on a squeeze-openable container.

Abstract: Waste disposal device including a container defining a waste-receiving chamber, an insert defining a cavity receivable of a pack of flexible tubing for encapsulating waste packages and an inner lid connected to the container and selectively substantially covering or exposing an open top of the insert leading to the cavity. The inner lid and insert define a dispensing opening through which the tubing passes during use of the waste disposal device. An outer lid, optionally pivotally connected to the container, is movable between a position in which the waste-receiving chamber is accessible and a position in which the waste-receiving chamber is covered. A retention mechanism holds the waste package while a rotation mechanism causes rotation of the retention mechanism relative to the insert to cause a twist to be formed above a waste package when held by the retention mechanism and thereby encapsulate the waste package in the tubing.

Abstract: A product container configured to be magnetically affixed to a support surface to contain and dispense a product in a location adjacent to the support surface includes an enclosure configured to contain the product and to provide for dispensing of the product therefrom. An access opening is formed in at least one side of the enclosure, the access opening being configured to provide access to the product to allow an individual to withdraw the product from the enclosure. A magnet is re-usably attached to the enclosure and is configured to magnetically affix the enclosure to the support surface. The magnet has indicia disposed thereon to convey information relating to the product.

Abstract: A carrier section (2) is captively integrated into a box which is stabilized in a folding and glueing operation, said box comprising four side walls (5, 5?, 6, 6?) connected approximately at right angles to a base section (4). One of the side walls is embodied in the form of an articulated strip (7), at least as far as part of the length thereof is concerned. Said strip can be pivoted on the plane of the base section (4) and is coupled to the carrier section (2).

Abstract: A display apparatus for displaying a clip-on sunglass, sunglass or other product and a method of assembling the display apparatus. In one embodiment, a closable case is removably attached to a product card, wherein the product card includes product information and an aperture for handing the display apparatus on a display case. The closable case may be closable and removably attached to the product card with a fastener, wherein one portion of the fastener is mounted to the body of the closable case, while the other portion is mounted to the body of the closable case and to a perforated portion of the product card, thus allowing the closable case to be removed from the product card and used as a case for clip-ons, sunglasses or any other product.

Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging for a communication terminal cover provided with a keymat. The packaging is provided with a foldable part that holds the keymat in a relative position to the terminal cover.

Abstract: A reusable package and storage album (1) displays and stores a multi-component product, combining the appearance of a blister pak with the security of a vacuformed clamshell package. Two sections (17 & 19) joined by hinges (43 & 45) to a spine (21), formed principally of plastic (11) and paperboard (9) materials, fold into a book or album-like structure to house the product components. Ample advertising space (9) is available on the exterior (3, 2, 21) and interior (23) surfaces for a layer of printed matter (13). The album type storage (17, 37, 19, 23) is helpful, discourages disposal of the packaging, which aids the environment, and allows manufacturer advertising and other printed information to persist beyond the sale. Hinges (43, 45) comprise an inverted rectangular U-shape in section in geometry. Windows (5, 7, 12) may be included to allow a view of the components.

Abstract: A storage device for storing and protecting face protection equipment includes a base plate and a cover rotatably mounted to the base plate. The cover and the base plate define a space sized to cover an article of face protection equipment. The cover rotates between an open position whereby the space is accessible and a closed position whereby the space is not accessible. One or more attachment devices are provided for releasably mounting one or more articles of face protection equipment to the base plate in the space.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush comprises a body portion and a head including a motor, a moving portion, a handle, and a gear arrangement between the moving portion and the motor. The moving portion rotates, oscillates and/or reciprocates about an axis normal to a longitudinal axis of the head. The moving portion can include stiff bristles and massaging tips and the static portion can include soft bristles and massaging tips. The body portion houses the motor. A switch is operatively connected to the motor to provide momentary or continuous operation of the toothbrush. In one embodiment the gear arrangement includes a shaft, a worm gear and a pair of step gears. In another embodiment the gear arrangement includes a plurality of gears and at least one swivel arm for drive the moving portion in a rotating, oscillating or reciprocating manner.

Abstract: A container includes a substantially planar cover having a top surface, a lower portion and an upper portion. The container further includes a substantially planar base having a bottom surface, a lower portion, an upper portion, and a bottom wall. In addition, the container includes a flexible member joining the base and the cover for permitting the cover and the base to move relative to each between a joined position, defining a line of closure, and an opened position. The line of closure lies in a plane forming an angle with the bottom wall of between about 35° and about 60°.

Abstract: A reusable coin holder, counter and sorter, known as COINSMETER™ utilizes inexpensive semi-disposable packaging technology. In each half of a semi-elastic plastic material, at least one grove is provided in the shape of half cylinder. When the two halves are closed, a cylinder or a number of cylinders are created. Each cylinder has a scaled line(s) for indicating the amount of coins vertically stacked in the cylindrical columns. Coins may be inserted through a slot at the top of each cylinder. The diameter of the cylindrical columns may be slightly bigger than the diameter of the coins. The two meeting sections may be connected from a solid base portion of the article. The present invention also includes a handle and stand for supporting the coin holder. In another embodiment, a carrying case for multiple coin holders may be provided to store and carry coins in a secure manner.

Abstract: A free standing holder includes a holder back, a holder bottom and a holder front defining a holder interior. The holder includes molded support legs formed by the holder back and holder bottom and the holder bottom has an inclined flat article engagement surface for promoting forward movement of the flat articles in the holder interior.

Abstract: An anti-needlestick system has a needle assembly with a needle in a 90 degree shaped configuration having flexible wings secured at an intermediate extent to the needle. A shield assembly is formed as a generally planar sheet with long side edges and short end edges and a slot at a central extent for receiving the wings of the needle assembly when held together and adapted to be placed beneath the wings above a patient's skin. The shield assembly is divided up into a male section on one side of the slot and a female section on the other side of the slot. Each section has an upwardly facing side wall along the side and end edges of the planar sheet. A locking member formed in the side wall includes a male locking member and a coacting female receptacle.

Abstract: A ceiling fan motor packaging is described, which allows for marketing various components of a ceiling fan separately.

Abstract: An improved windshield wiper packaging case includes a joined top and bottom case. The top case contains an arched compartment with two symmetric clips which bind the packing sheet; adjacent to the arched compartment is a triangular-shaped elongated compartment that holds the windshield wiper. On the upper side, next to the arched compartment is a rectangular compartment which holds the manufacturing label. On the bottom case, there are protruded line-shaped clasps along the edges of said bottom case; within the clasps, two precut U-shaped clips are positioned to hold the instruction sheet. All additional clips, clasps, shaped compartments are for the purpose of holding every component in place and preventing disarray and damage. This design also makes assembling easier and more efficient and the assembled packaging appears structured and pleasing to behold by the consumer, moreover, the consumers can easily inspect the contents from different angles through this improved packaging design.

Abstract: A separable packaging and display system includes: a display card having a substantially flat display surface, and a flexible, semi-rigid, transparent closure member having a continuous extending wall defining an interior surface and at least a continuous proximal edge and extending in a direction away from and substantially perpendicular to the display surface. A lip extends from the proximal edge and includes an easy release tab. The lip is releasably attached to the display surface, except at the tab, which is displaceable from the display surface and is able to be pulled by a consumer, thereby separating the closure member from the display card and providing access to the products. A transparent closure is continuous with the wall and forms a transparent display window. The transparent closure, the display surface and the interior surface define a display chamber for displaying the products.

Abstract: A child resistant blister pack holder is described that includes (a.) a main housing receiving pocket having an open end for insertion and removal of blister pack; (b.) a locking mechanism adapted to lock onto and hold a blister pack in the main housing to prevent removal thereof; and, (c.) a release mechanism. The release mechanism, which is connected to the locking mechanism, has a first position wherein the locking mechanism is locked onto the blister pack, and a second position wherein the locking mechanism is unlocked from the blister pack. The release mechanism is located, at least in part, on an outside area of the main housing to permit manual movement thereof from the first position to the second position. A spring biases the release mechanism to its first position. In some embodiments, the invention is a system which includes the child resistant blister pack holder and a blister pack that contains a lock engaging section in the form of an orifice, recession or protrusion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid dispensing device incorporating a push-button actuator normally biased in the closed position, a housing for receiving the aerosol canisters and a carrying case for the entire assembly. Activation is achieved by longitudinal axial compression followed by snapping engagement of the housing fitted about the aerosol valves which depresses the aerosol valves.

Abstract: A system and method for carrying personal and/or medical information includes a locket designed to contain a memory electronic device to store information about the user. The locket is design to be opened to provide ready access to a machine readable portion of the memory device by a reader. The locket is combined with a pocket in a shoe to carry the locket unobtrusively. The locket and pocket can include a logo which will alert medical or other emergency personnel as to the existence of the locket during an emergency.

Abstract: A packaging system for at least one electrical service device is described, which has a transparent packaging configuration. At least one service device is accommodated in the transparent packaging configuration. The transparent packaging configuration has a container. The container has two side walls that accommodate the service device between them. As viewed from the outside, one of the side walls has a depression and the other of the side walls has a protuberance. When a plurality of containers are aligned in a row, one beside another, the protuberance (21) of the first container engages in the depression (20) of the adjacent container, so that the two containers are connected to each other frictionally or with a form locking connection, releasably.

Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging for a communication terminal cover provided with a keymat. The packaging is provided with a foldable part that holds the keymat in a relative position to the terminal cover.

Abstract: A package for the display and housing of a device that changes appearance upon a change in viewing angle includes a shaped bottom. When urged from a static position, the package and the device move on the shaped bottom permitting an observer to view the changing appearance until the movement gradually dampens out.

Abstract: A protective sheath (1) for a personal digital assistant (3) includes a lower cover (13) and an upper cover (11). The upper cover includes a window (111) made of transparent plastic material, and two side wings (112) made of elastomer. The window includes a plastic base (114), and a coating including silicon oxide (113) on a surface of the base. Adherence between the base and the coating is very firm. The window is highly transparent, and has a very smooth and even surface, and has excellent wear-resistance. A method for forming the protective sheath includes the steps of: (1) injection molding the plastic base; (2) pre-treating the base; and (3) putting the base into a vacuum chamber for plasma chemical vapor deposition (PCVD) treatment, whereby the coating including silicon oxide is formed on the surface of the base.

Abstract: A cost-effective package is described that creates a visual impression of a packaged item floating within a frame. The package includes a chassis having a compartment for holding the item and a frame for holding the chassis. The chassis includes a front panel and a rear panel. The chassis compartment is formed by a cavity in the front panel and a corresponding cavity in the rear panel. The chassis further includes a flange for installing the chassis into the frame. The flange is formed by first and second flange flaps that extend respectively from the front and rear chassis panels. The frame for holding the chassis includes a series of panels that fit around the outer perimeter of the chassis. One of the panels includes a guide channel and slot for receiving the chassis flange. The package is formed by sliding the chassis into the frame and folding the frame closed around the chassis.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush includes a head having a moving portion, a handle, and shaft between the head and the handle. A body portion is hollow and further includes a motor operative to generate motion for driving the moving portion. A battery is located within the hollow section for powering the motor. A first switch, operatively connected to the motor provides momentary operation of the toothbrush. Optionally, a second switch provides for continuous operation of the toothbrush. The first switch can be operated while the toothbrush is in a toothbrush package, such as, for example, a plastic blister pack. A consumer can momentarily observe the operation of the toothbrush before purchasing the toothbrush. The consumer cannot operate the second switch and is thereby prevented from leaving the toothbrush in a battery draining operational mode for extended periods of time.

Abstract: An improved windshield wiper packaging case includes a joined top and bottom case. The top case contains an arched compartment with two symmetric clips which bind the packing sheet; adjacent to the arched compartment is a triangular-shaped elongated compartment that holds the windshield wiper. On the upper side, next to the arched compartment is a rectangular compartment which holds the manufacturing label. On the bottom case, there are protruded line-shaped clasps along the edges of said bottom case; within the clasps, two precut U-shaped clips are positioned to hold the instruction sheet. All additional clips, clasps, shaped compartments are for the purpose of holding every component in place and preventing disarray and damage. This design also makes assembling easier and more efficient and the assembled packaging appears structured and pleasing to behold by the consumer, moreover, the consumers can easily inspect the contents from different angles through this improved packaging design.

Abstract: A unitary product cushioning structure for supporting a shock sensitive product in an outer packaging container is formed of moldable resilient plastics material. It has an outer container contacting wall at each side which is intended to contact an outer packaging container, and a flexible shock absorbing spring section at each such side. A product supporting region is bounded by outer product supporting region defining walls, inner product contacting walls, an upper ridge between them, and a product supporting platform. Shock absorption support for a shock sensitive product is provided in at least two of three mutually perpendicular directions; most embodiments, including end pieces, end caps, trays and covers, and corner pieces, provide shock absorption protection in three mutually perpendicular directions. The structure is usually thermoformed, but may be otherwise molded from a suitable resilient and moldable plastics material.

Abstract: A fragrance sample is provided which is made from two plies (a bottom ply and a top ply) of material. A cosmetic (such as a wet fragrance) sample is deposited on the bottom ply. A wall is formed in at least one of the plies and is sized and shaped to surround the sample. The two plies are then adhered together to form a liquid tight seal between the two plies. The bottom ply can be provided with a flow barrier to impede the flow of the sample-on the bottom ply.

Abstract: A tool box has a base casing and a cover casing engaging with the base casing. The base casing and the cover casing each has two rows of sockets to receive bits and screwdrivers. A hanging plate is disposed on a top portion of the base casing. A hook and an elastic clamp are disposed on the base casing. The elastic clamp engages with the hook. An opening is defined between the hook and the elastic clamp.

Abstract: A system and method for carrying personal and/or medical information includes a locket designed to contain a memory electronic device to store information about the user. The locket is design to be opened to provide ready access to a machine readable portion of the memory device by a reader. The locket is combined with a pocket in a shoe to carry the locket unobtrusively. The locket and pocket can include a logo which will alert medical or other emergency personnel as to the existence of the locket during an emergency.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush comprising an elongated body portion and a head including a static portion and a moving portion, a handle, and an angled shaft between the head and the handle. The moving portion rotates or reciprocates about an axis normal to a longitudinal axis of the head. The moving portion can include stiff bristles and massaging tips and the static portion can include soft bristles and massaging tips.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush includes a head having a moving portion, a handle, and shaft between the head and the handle. An body portion is hollow and further includes a motor operative to generate motion for driving the moving portion. A battery is located within the hollow section for powering the motor. A First switch, operatively connected to the motor provides momentary operation of the toothbrush. Optionally, a second switch provides for continuous operation of the toothbrush. The first switch can be operated while the toothbrush is in a toothbrush package, such as, for example, a plastic blister pack. A consumer can momentarily observe the operation of the toothbrush before purchasing the toothbrush. The consumer cannot operate the second switch and is thereby prevented from leaving the toothbrush in a battery draining operational mode for extended periods of time.

Abstract: A box for storage of passenger oxygen masks in an aircraft has a housing which contains a network for distributing oxygen from a general pipe or from a chemical generator and a door arranged to be beneath the box when it is in position in an aircraft. An inside face of the door or of the housing carries cradles defining a retaining position for each of the oxygen masks and latches that are displaceable responsive to closing the door from a position in which they define mask-retaining sockets to a position in which the latches release the masks.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush includes a body portion and a head. The head includes a static portion and a moving portion. The moving portion rotates or reciprocates about an axis normal to a longitudinal axis of the head. The elongated body portion is hollow and further includes a motor and a gear arrangement, which is operatively connected between the motor and the moving portion for rotating or oscillating or reciprocating the moving portion. A battery is located within the hollow section for powering the motor. A switch connected to the motor and battery provides momentary and continuous operation of the toothbrush. In one embodiment the toothbrush comprises a plurality of gears and swivel arms which move the brush head moving portion in a rotating, oscillating or reciprocating manner.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush includes a head having a moving portion, a handle, and shaft between the head and the handle. An body portion is hollow and further includes a motor operative to generate motion for driving the moving portion. A battery is located within the hollow section for powering the motor. A First switch, operatively connected to the motor provides momentary operation of the toothbrush. Optionally, a second switch provides for continuous operation of the toothbrush. The first switch can be operated while the toothbrush is in a toothbrush package, such as, for example, a plastic blister pack. A consumer can momentarily observe the operation of the toothbrush before purchasing the toothbrush. The consumer cannot operate the second switch and is thereby prevented from leaving the toothbrush in a battery draining operational mode for extended periods of time.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush includes a head having a moving portion, a handle, and shaft between the head and the handle. An body portion is hollow and further includes a motor operative to generate motion for driving the moving portion. A battery is located within the hollow section for powering the motor. A First switch, operatively connected to the motor provides momentary operation of the toothbrush. Optionally, a second switch provides for continuous operation of the toothbrush. The first switch can be operated while the toothbrush is in a toothbrush package, such as, for example, a plastic blister pack. A consumer can momentarily observe the operation of the toothbrush before purchasing the toothbrush. The consumer cannot operate the second switch and is thereby prevented from leaving the toothbrush in a battery draining operational mode for extended periods of time.

Abstract: A hanging clamshell package has a thermoformed plastic blister with a cover pivotally connected by a hinge to a base. The cover has a curved rearwardly opening front wall. A product bubble protrudes frontwardly from the cover front wall and has a curved front face. A bubble top wall extends between the cover front wall and the bubble front face, and beneath the bubble top wall, a bubble bottom wall extends between the cover front wall and the bubble front face, the forward extension of the bubble top wall is less than the forward extension of the bubble bottom wall, tending to counteract the visual impact of product settling. The base has a curved rearwardly opening base front wall of approximately the same curvature as the cover front wall. A card is clasped between the cover front wall and the base front and is thereby conformed to a curvature approximately matching that of the cover front wall.

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 electric toothbrush comprises a body portion and a head including a motor, a moving portion, a handle, and a gear arrangement between the moving portion and the motor. The moving portion rotates, oscillates and/or reciprocates about an axis normal to a longitudinal axis of the head. The moving portion can include stiff bristles and massaging tips and the static portion can include soft bristles and massaging tips. The body portion houses the motor. A switch is operatively connected to the motor to provide momentary or continuous operation of the toothbrush. In one embodiment the gear arrangement includes a shaft, a worm gear and a pair of step gears. In another embodiment the gear arrangement includes a plurality of gears and at least one swivel arm for drive the moving portion in a rotating, oscillating or reciprocating manner.

Abstract: A reclosable blister package wherein the blister package assembly is divided into main body portion and a door portion separated by an integral hinge formed therein. The first or main body portion of the blister package assembly is permanently attached to a planar base backing member, with the second or door portion being attached to the backing at its flanges by a reclosable system including interconnecting members, for example, projections/recesses, a tab and slot, or a “button” and “hole”, disposed on the side walls or on an extension flange extending from the flange of the main body.

Abstract: A battery package has a thermoformed thermoplastic clam shell container with a lid which snaps closed on a battery containing body. The lid has peripheral skirt portions defining shoulders which face downwardly. A lower segment of a paperboard card is clasped between the lid and the body, with upper edges which engage with the shoulders of the container lid and support the container and batteries. A connecting segment extends from the lower segment and passes through a gap defined between the two shoulders to join a card upper segment having a hang hole which receives a display peg. Tape extends from the body onto the lid to close the package during display. After purchase, the tape is broken, the card is removed and discarded or recycled, and the lid is reclosable for battery storage. The lid may be hinged to the body along a side or along the bottom.

Abstract: A package that has a flat base that is attached to a first capsule. The capsule has a straw placed therein that may be flattened and folded. A secondary capsule is attached to the base to cover the rest of the straw. The secondary capsule has a tab and overlaps the first capsule. The secondary capsule may be pulled away from the base to allow the straw to be removed therefrom and making further pulling impossible or very difficult and thus enabling the secondary capsule to remain attached to the package.