Abstract: A multipurpose carrying case made up of a main compartment in which a binder with a ring has been mounted, which allows a user to secure hole-punched leaves and other business-related items. A pocket and a flap attached to the exterior of the main compartment may be used to secure other objects, thereby giving a user convenient access to especially-needed items without requiring opening of the compartment. Fasteners within the compartment and underneath the flap permit the user to attach to the carrying case small purses in which personal effects might be kept.

Abstract: A tri-cassette carrier includes a first panel, two protrusions projecting from the first panel and each including a head formed at a free end portion, two hooks projecting from a free edge of the first panel and each including a barb formed on a free end potion, a second panel hinged to the first panel, two clips formed on the second panel, a third panel hinged to the second panel, two protrusions projecting from the third panel and each including a head formed at a free end portion, a strip projecting from a free edge of the third panel, and two barbs formed on the strip. The barbs formed on the hooks are engageable with the barbs formed on the strip for retaining the carrier in a closed position. The strip defines two recesses each forming a thin portion on which a corresponding one of the barbs is formed.

Abstract: A film storing sheet comprising: an index print on which recorded images on a developed film is printed and a film sheet provided at the rear side of the index print and having a plurality of small pockets wherein the developed film is stored. Users can easily distinguish specific prints by seeing the index print.

Abstract: A sheet-like, integral plastic accessory for a notebook is disclosed featuring at least one paper clip sheet. Each paper clip sheet is formed with a frame as defined by a pair of parallel spaced rims and a pair of outer cross rims. A plurality of ribs extend between the parallel spaced rims in parallel spaced relation to one another. A plurality of paper clip configurations extend from the rims and the ribs. Each paper clip configuration is formed with inner and outer elongated bands joined at one end at a nexus. A pair of curved segments define the nexus at one side thereof, with a constricted portion defining the same at an opposed side. Preferably, a pair of shoulders straddle the constricted portion and a burr connects the constricted portion of the paper clip configuration to the rims and the ribs. Preferably, the nexus is wider and stronger adjacent the curved segments than at the constricted portion, allowing the inner band to bend thereat with respect to the outer band without fracture.

Abstract: A file folder having a selectively configured compartment for holding and protecting a computer diskette within a stiff body member is disclosed. The compartment is defined by a spacer member disposed within the left or right cover of the file folder. A method for making and using a file folder in conjunction with a computer diskette with data on it which relates to the papers stored within the file folder is also disclosed.

Abstract: A personal hygiene apparatus in matchbook form including a folded matchbook-like structure, that includes a plurality of individually packaged dental floss members detachably secured to the matchbook-like structure and toothpick accessory formed from the flap portion of the matchbook-like structure and at least one abrasive strip detachably secured to the flap closure receiving end of the matchbook-like structure for manicuring a user's nails. The apparatus also includes, in addition to the dental and nail hygiene accessories, a breath freshening mint and matches as other personal accessories.

Abstract: A safety device has two plastic elements (2,3) which are applied to the internal surface of the rib of a container (1) to hold brochures, pamphlets and the like. Each element also is provided with a predetermined number of pins (6) which are fixed to the plastic element through a rod (7). The pins may be removed by the user to be inserted within orifices formed in the part of the plastic element (2) of greater thickness and are fixed by rotation of another plate (10), the latter hooking with the base wall (8) and in this manner, the user may determine the number and the distance of the pins to be inserted in the element (2) on the basis of the number and the dimensions of the brochures and pamphlets to be collected.

Abstract: An apparatus for storing a plurality of compact disk containers. The apparatus includes a storage array divided into a plurality of compartments each formed to receive one compact disk container. The storage array is configured to hold the containers in a common plane defined by the container base. The apparatus also includes a retention device for securing one compact disk container within each compartment.

Abstract: A floppy disk container comprises a plate having an adhesive tape or agent applied to a rear face thereof. Three edges of a flexible plastic film of an approximately square shape are fastened to the plate, and the remaining edge of the film is free from attachment to the plate and positioned at a mid portion of the plate in order to obtain an upwardly opening insertion opening of the floppy disk container. Thus, a bag-like floppy disk container is obtained. A pair of stoppers are formed to protrude from an upper portion of the front face of the plate at positions just above the top edge of the floppy disk when the floppy disk is in the container, so as to abut the top edge of the floppy disk and prevent the floppy disk from falling out of the container. In addition, a transverse elongated ridge in parallel with the insertion opening is formed on the front face of the plate between the insertion opening and the stoppers, in order to leave a gap between the top edge of the floppy disk and the plate 3.

Abstract: Table game board forming a book-shaped box is provided with a game board, a panel forming a base of the book-shaped box, a receptacle adjacent to the game board having four sides cooperating with the panel to form a container capable of storing game pieces, and a band connecting one of the plurality of elements to the panel. The game board includes a plurality of folds and at least one cut dividing the game board into a plurality of elements to permit the game board, when the plurality of elements are folded one upon the other, to have substantially the same dimensions of the panel. The panel, the band and the folded plurality of elements forming the book-shaped box, with the panel forming one cover of the hook-shaped box, the band forming a back panel of the book-shaped box, and the folded plurality of elements forming another cover of the book-shaped box. The panel has a thickness which is substantially equal to that of the folded plurality of elements.

Abstract: A personal hygiene apparatus in matchbook form including a folded matchbook-like structure, that includes a plurality of individually packaged dental floss members detachably secured to the matchbook-like structure and toothpick accessory formed from the flap portion of the matchbook-like structure and at least one abrasive strip detachably secured to the flap closure receiving end of the matchbook-like structure for manicuring a user's nails. The apparatus also includes, in addition to the dental and nail hygiene accessories, a breath freshening mint and matches as other personal accessories.

Abstract: This invention provides a cassette for pathological tissue examination which consists of a container proper and a lid thereof engageable therewith and detachable therefrom both made of a chemical-resistant synthetic resin, wherein the aforementioned container proper has a plurality of sample chambers independent and separated from one another when the container proper is closed, a large number of small through-holes are made in the bottom of the container proper having the aforementioned sample chambers formed therein and the lid, and either or both of the container proper and the lid is/are provided with a recording space in which the name, serial No. et cetera of the examinee can be written or otherwise recorded.

Abstract: A kit assembly for packing writing utensils and the like comprises a body hingedly connected to a lid member. The body includes a writing utensil which is a mechanical pencil with an integral ball-point pen in one end thereof, a holder for the writing utensil, which holder is fixable at a desired angle, a note holder placed in a binder mechanism holder, and the lid member includes upper and lower packing bodies hingedly connected in a similar manner as mentioned above, upper and lower pocket portions adapted to receive cards, etc., a so-called marker ruler designed to be slidably removable and a holding piece for holding clips, stamps and so on both being disposed on the back sides of the packing bodies. Male and female latch members are formed on the edges of the body and the lid member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a story book that has two pages, with the first page having the beginning part of a story displayed therein; and with the second page having the ending of the story located beneath a food tray, which when filled with food hides the story but when emptied of food reveals the story or theme ending.

Abstract: A combination mailer has a jacket which includes opposable leaves which are separable from a more rigid web. Each of the leaves has a cavity formed therein for containing a product sample. A vial or ampule containing another product sample is positioned between the opposable leaves and removably connected to the spine. Optionally, the jacket includes a closure device for maintaining the opposable leaves in a closed position around the vial or ampule.

Abstract: A reclosable book-like package is provided including inner and outer sheet-like portions, each having corresponding first and second leaves hinged to a central spine and sealed to each other along a common peripheral edge, the first and second leaves of the inner portion adapted to have formations designed to retain articles therein, the package is also provided with locking formation to releasably retain the leaves in a closed book position.

Abstract: A travel kit in the form of a foldable multi-panel base having a multi-page insert means secured to one of two fold lines about which the panels are selectively positioned into overlapping relation with one another wherein interior surfaces of the panels and each oppositely disposed interior surface of the pages each include containment means which may be in the form of one or more specifically structured and configured pockets to hold a plurality of different objects including but not limited to documents, passports, paper and coin currency, etc. in a readily accessible location for both storage and removal thereof.

Abstract: A storage container for optical discs and their containers comprises a rectangular frame with a support for accommodating up to four optical discs. A pair of planar members and associated frames accommodate a further four optical discs. The planar members and rectangular frame are hinged to rotate like pages in a book. Inset magnets, inset in the frames, releasably retain the rectangular frame, planar members and associated frames in a closed condition.

Abstract: A dispenser has a horizontally elongated base with first and second flat surfaces. A plurality of spaced elongated rods are each secured at one end to the first surface. The opposite ends each have a coating. The rods extend perpendicular to the base and lie in a common plane. An elongated support member is disposed in a plane parallel to the common plane, is spaced from the articles, and is secured at one end to the base. A horizontally elongated plate parallel to the base and secured at one of the elongated edges to the other end of the member is disposed adjacent but spaced from the coated ends of the rods. First and second parallel elongated article support elements contact the rods and are secured to the member. These elements extend in a direction perpendicular to the direction of extension of the rods. The first element is disposed adjacent the one member end. The second element is disposed between the first element and the plate.

Abstract: A repository for memorabilia which affords visual and auditory sensations.