Diverse Retainers For One Or More Articles Patents (Class 206/483)
  • Patent number: 11864931
    Abstract: Techniques and apparatuses are provided for stabilizing, organizing, and supporting medical components for various medical procedures (e.g., such as surgical accessories such as medical drapery, medical instruments, cords, surgical tubes, etc.). An apparatus may include a platform and a channel component comprising a plurality of channels and channel locks. According to some embodiments, a sterile channel component may secure medical drapery between the channel component and the platform. Sterilized tools, cords, tubes, and other medical equipment may then be secured by the channel component providing an organized, secured, and sterilized surgical environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Ryan Ballard, Aaron Treat, Maxavier Guss
  • Patent number: 11771547
    Abstract: An enclosure device is disclosed for delivering an implantable sheet-like support or repair device, such as ligament, tendon or other soft tissue support or repair device, to a surgical site. The enclosure device protects the support or repair device from unwanted adhesion and deformation during delivery and facilitates its optimal positioning at the injury or repair site where the support or repair device will be implanted. The enclosure device has a planar body foldable along one or more fold lines into at least two panels configured to contain the repair device between the panels; an optional cutout in one or more panels of the planar body at the panel edge opposite the fold line configured to expose a portion of the repair device; an optional positioning tab extending out from the fold line; and an optional securing mechanism to secure the enclosure device in a folded position. Methods of using the enclosure device are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Embody, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Kemper, Michael Francis, Christy Nelson, Yas Maghdouri-White
  • Patent number: 11564508
    Abstract: A phone case display and organizer can display multiple mobile phone cases so a user can see the design on the back of the cases. The display case and organizer provides a solution for the clutter of multiple phone cases in a decorative and organized way such that the design is visible, and the individual cases are easily accessible for the customer to choose from and use. Typically, phone cases can get damaged when stacked or crowded into small spaces. The display and organizer provides ample room to display the cases in a way that does not damage them while allowing the consumer to see the entire collection side by side in order to use them as fashion accessories. Having the cases displayed out in the open rather that stacked in a drawer allows the consumer to enjoy their collection and remember to use them regularly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: ABBYROSE, LLC
    Inventor: Zach Rosilier
  • Patent number: 10299611
    Abstract: A countertop jewelry organizer configured to organize, store and display bangle bracelets and rings, having vertical columns to hold and showcase jewelry, and preferably two larger vertical columns for bracelets, and three smaller vertical columns for rings. The organizer includes an interior rim around the columns to define a tray area, adding an extra line of storage for other jewelry or items, and an exterior rim around the periphery forming a trough for further storage of other jewelry or items. These features also enable secured stack-ability of multiple organizers. An accessory in the form of a skin or overlay can be used in combination with the jewelry organizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Inventor: Kathryn O'Malley
  • Patent number: 8505724
    Abstract: A wiper package assembly for use in packaging a pre-curved wiper blade. The wiper package assembly generally includes a package and a pair of end caps fittable onto the wiper blade and into the package. The package and end caps may be configured to cooperatively hold the pre-curved wiper blade in an at least partially straightened condition. The end caps may be configured to engage the wiper blade without altering the shape of the wiper blade tip, thereby reducing the risk of the wiper tip becoming deformed during by the package. In one embodiment, the end caps are ambidextrous in the sense that identical end caps can be used on opposite ends of the wiper blade. The end cap may include two support slots configured to correspond with the shape of the opposite ends of an asymmetrical wiper blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Display Pack, Inc.
    Inventors: David H. Bult, George E. Raimer, Matthew D. Hansen
  • Patent number: 8292074
    Abstract: The invention relates to a stabilizer suitable for stabilizing disks of a heat pack, wherein the stabilizer includes at least two elongate parallel pushers of height compatible with the height of the heat pack, each movable in a direction perpendicular to the pushers, the pushers being associated with an irreversible driver system enabling the pushers to be moved apart or towards each other, the pushers extending in service so as to face an inside diameter of the disks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Messier-Bugatti-Dowty
    Inventor: Michel Fiore
  • Patent number: 8142740
    Abstract: A rack for an automated processing system. The rack includes a number of wells adapted to hold at least a first sample container having a first size, and a second sample container having a second size. The second size, which may be a diameter, a height, or both, is substantially different from the first size. A structure joins the wells. The rack is adapted to fit in an automated processing system that is adapted to remove both the first sample container and the second sample container from the rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Qiagen Gaithersburg, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Austin Self, James Hal Godsey
  • Patent number: 7987978
    Abstract: A reed case includes a base, a lid carried by the base and a reed-carrying insert provided in the base. The reed-carrying base includes a plurality of generally elongated, parallel, spaced-apart insert slots; at least one extension spring provided in each of the insert slots; and at least one retainer spring provided in each of the insert slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Inventor: Kuen W Lam
  • Patent number: 7854321
    Abstract: A tool container assembly includes a base container, a cover, rollers, a removable tool tray, and an extendable handle. The base container includes a storage space, and an upwardly facing opening into the storage space. The cover is movable between a closed position in which it substantially covers the upwardly facing opening and an open position in which it exposes the upwardly facing opening. The rollers are connected with the base container to enable transport of the tool container assembly. The removable tool tray is constructed and arranged to be removably carried by the base container and the tool tray is configured to store articles or tools therein. The extendable handle is operatively connected to the base container to facilitate tilted rolling transport of the tool container assembly. The removable tool tray is constructed to securely engage with the handle when the handle is in an extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: The Stanley Works Israel Ltd.
    Inventors: Noam Twig, Gil Vilkomirski
  • Patent number: 7810640
    Abstract: Taught herein is a package for holding and securing various types of portable items. An inner slide card with integral tray (12) is loaded with items, and inserted into an outer sleeve (200). Receiving apertures (38) and securing tabs (40) hold and secure the items in the tray. An engaging element (42), integral to the slide card or tray cooperatively engages locking elements and stopping elements (240, 216) integral to the outer sleeve. The cooperative engagement of the elements provides an optional child-resistant feature and an optional spill-resistant feature. A release button (224) integral to the outer sleeve disengages the child-resistant feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Corporation
    Inventor: Michael Weston
  • Publication number: 20090173655
    Abstract: An exemplary display package for an item having a loop portion includes a card having a front side and a back side, a post extending from the front side of the card, and a hasp extending from the front side of the card to define a slot. The item may be attached to the display package by positioning the loop portion of the item around the post and through the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2009
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: MASTER LOCK COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Gary Konop, David Kearns
  • Publication number: 20090134050
    Abstract: The invention is a multi functional box for storing circular tool accessories . The blade solution would contain and organize circular blades. The storage box would allow a blade for cutting metal, masonry, plywood, plastic, framing lumber and concrete all within one location. The make up of the invention is a box, inserts, latch and hinge. All pieces manufacture out of light metal or plastic for durability. The invention would still remain light and small enough so a person could carry from one place to another by means of the handle. Once the desired blades are in place, the container latches closed and the inserts sit inside. The compact design allows a person to keep it within another storage container if desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2007
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventor: Albert Jayroe Miller, III
  • Patent number: 7306159
    Abstract: A protective case (10) for six different sized memory cards (20, 34, 50, 62, 75, 90) having distinct exterior dimensions of length, width and/or thickness includes a base (12) and a top (14) hinged to the base (12) for opening and closing. The base (12) includes securing means (18, 32, 48, 60) for securing a first small sized memory card (20) and first, second and third large sized memory cards (34, 50, 62). The top (14) includes a second small sized memory card securing means (74) for securing second and third small sized memory cards (75, 90). The securing means define rectangular alignments (26, 42, 56, 70, 80) approximating exterior length and width dimensions of the six cards (20, 34, 50, 62, 75, 90) and the rectangular alignments (26, 42, 56, 70, 80) overlie each other resulting in a very small case (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Inventor: Donald R. Rochelo
  • Patent number: 7131535
    Abstract: A method and device is disclosed for displaying a plurality of tools on a point-of-sale display. The device may comprises a pair of support members, each retaining a tool such that one tool partially obscures the other while allowing a customer to properly identify each tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Alltrade Tools LLC
    Inventors: Hector Ray Hernandez, Jr., Vincent S. Romeo
  • Patent number: 7028838
    Abstract: A light strand storage device includes a panel having a first side, a second side and a peripheral edge. The peripheral edge includes a first edge, a second edge, a third edge and a fourth edge wherein the first and second edges are positioned opposite of each other. Each of the third and fourth edges has an indentation therein. The indentations are positioned nearer the first edge than the second edge and are positioned generally opposite of each other. Each of a plurality of securing members is attached to and extends outwardly away from the first and second sides. A light string may be extended around the panel and secured to the panel by the securing members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Inventor: Judith A. Rhoades
  • Publication number: 20040262185
    Abstract: The present invention is an organizational system, which includes filing pockets and writing surfaces and is designed to be either removably mounted on a surface using magnets or permanently attached to a surface via nails or tacks or otherwise. The invention allows the user to file and identify papers in a compact and readily accessible manner and to make notations and retain information in a readily accessible manner. The major elements consist of a front side that is comprised of a plurality of labeled pockets for the storage of items and may include a separate removable writing surface. The back side may also contain a plurality of secondary pockets for retaining magnets for mounting to a magnetic planar object such as a refrigerator door. The organizational system of the present invention, in a preferred embodiment, has four filling tabbed pockets and comes in a variety of colors. Included in the filings system is a color coordinated dry erase board, tabs, and a dry erase pen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventor: Allison Marie Mills
  • Publication number: 20030121818
    Abstract: A portable carrying for transporting cosmetics, office tools and the like holds a series of desired implements in a ready to use position by providing a flexible, rigid, or semi-rigid, carrying case having an attachable surface thereon, which permits removably attaching at least one small item thereto, preferably using a hook and loop assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventor: Nancy Lee Carter
  • Patent number: 6578306
    Abstract: Display apparatus for displaying objects includes a display panel including a panel layer formed of a penetrable, stiff material sandwiched between a layer formed of a penetrable, flexible sheet material and a layer formed of mesh material. The objects are held in position by wires looping about the objects and extending through the display panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Inventor: Robert E. Davis, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20030017234
    Abstract: The invention relates to a combination of at least one three-dimensional food product and a tray member for displaying the food product thereon. The tray member includes a support base and at least one first retaining member. The food product includes at least a bottom surface arranged so as to rest on the support base and at least one second retaining member. The first and second retaining members are complementarily shaped and arranged to adjust in engagement together so as to be capable to resist disengagement at least in a direction substantially parallel to the support base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2002
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Inventor: Stephane Hentzel
  • Patent number: 6409019
    Abstract: The present invention provides a blister for a blister type package, and a blister package, wherein the blister is generally transparent and has two separate pockets. The first pocket receives and contains a product to be sold. The second pocket has an irregularly shaped front surface and contains a figural item preferably related to the product. The irregularly shaped front surface of the second pocket substantially conforms to the figural item, thereby creating the appearance that the second pocket contains an article associated with the product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: Trendmasters, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Hornsby, Marcellus R. Benson
  • Patent number: 6401922
    Abstract: A portable container to hold saw blades and accessories for a table saw has a cover and a base and an integrally formed handle at one end. The handle includes a snap latch and a push-to-release button assembly to hold the container in a closed position and that can be depressed to open the container. The assembly is positioned on the outer edge of the handle. The container also includes a raised position on the cover in which a flat wrench can be stored. Other tools are stored within the container by retaining tabs forms on the inner side of the cover. A post is extends for the inner side of the base to hold the blades and the flat wrench. The post is tubular so that the container can be removably attached to a table saw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: S-B Power Tool Corporation
    Inventor: Kenneth N. Svetlik
  • Patent number: 6257409
    Abstract: A positive attachment wrench case is disclosed, which has positive attachment devices defined in the case. Each positive attachment device (30) is defined to correspond to a clamp (20); and each positive attachment device (30) comprises a strip with one end attached to the case (10) and a tube (35) corresponding to the strip. A wrench (40) to be received in the clamp (20) can be locked by the strip that bends to lock into the tube (35).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Inventor: Su-Chen Lin
  • Patent number: 6164447
    Abstract: A portable container to hold saw blades and accessories for a table saw has a cover and a base and an integrally formed handle at one end. The handle includes a snap latch and a push-to-release button assembly to hold the container in a closed position and that can be depressed to open the container. The assembly is positioned on the outer edge of the handle. The container also includes a raised position on the cover in which a flat wrench can be stored. Other tools are stored within the container by retaining tabs forms on the inner side of the cover. A post is extends for the inner side of the base to hold the blades and the flat wrench. The post is tubular so that the container can be removably attached to a table saw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: S-B Power Tool Company
    Inventor: Kenneth N. Svetlik
  • Patent number: 6145662
    Abstract: A tool carrier is disclosed. The tool carrier is provided with a lower rectilinear support having an upper plate and a lower plate. Each of the plates has a long length and a short width. Side plates are located there between for forming an opening through the support. The upper surface of the upper plate forms a lower recipient surface. An upper rectilinear support has an upper plate and a lower support plate. Each of the plates has a long length and a short width. Side plates between the upper and lower support plates form an opening. The upper surface of the upper plate forms a lower recipient surface. The length and width of the upper support is less than that of the lower support. A handle is operatively coupled to the upper surface of the upper support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Inventor: Harold L. Newton
  • Patent number: 5848694
    Abstract: A tool carrier has a top portion with an upstanding handle and slidably mounted clips for engaging sockets and fixed spring clips for securely holding socket wrenches, ratchet handles, adapters and the like. Two opposed sides depend from the top portion and support a lower panel provided with upstanding resilient fibers such as outdoor carpet. When elongate items such as an assortment of end wrenches are pushed into the space between the top portion and the panel, the fibers securely hold the items in place with their ends exposed for easy selection. An optional drawer may be slidably mounted beneath the panel. The carrier is adapted for mounting in a toolbox.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1998
    Inventor: Harold L. Newton
  • Patent number: 5843387
    Abstract: A sterilization tray assembly for sterilizing, transporting and storing surgical instruments, having top and bottom mating enclosures. The mating enclosures each have a plurality of ports for permitting ingress and egress of gaseous sterilant. Resiliently deformable members are fitted in the top and bottom enclosures for clamping surgical instruments therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Assignee: Poly Vac, Incorporated
    Inventors: Gary T. Dane, Michael L. Latulippe, James B. Nordle
  • Patent number: 5843049
    Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for administering a medical fluid comprises a film-sheet pouch of a heat-sealed polymeric material, which includes a first chamber containing medical fluid and a second chamber for receiving used medical fluid, and comprises a cross-over conveying device detachably enclosed within a third chamber of the film-sheet pouch that includes a fluid conduit line, having a first end heat-sealed into the bonded seam defining the first chamber and a second end including a connector coupled to a peritoneal catheter. The apparatus of the present invention also includes at least one shut-off element to control the flow of fluid out of the first chamber into the conduit line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Assignee: Fresenuis AG
    Inventors: Klaus Heilmann, Peter Friedrich, Claus Jessen, Josef Winter
  • Patent number: 5827487
    Abstract: A medical instrument fixation system for a sterilization tray having a bottom wall and an array of ventilation holes in the bottom wall, the holes being arranged in columns and rows with a selected spacing between the columns and rows includes a plurality of elongated rails. Each rail has a bottom surface, a top surface and a plurality of projections extending from the bottom surface and spaced apart along each rail a distance equal to, or an intregal multiple of, the selected spacing, the projections being sized to plug into the holes so that the rail extends along a column or row of holes. The system also includes a plurality of posts, each post having opposite ends and means for keying one end of each post to a different one of the rails so that so that each post can slide along the corresponding rail to a selected position thereon. A method of fixating the instruments in the tray using special retention devices is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Assignee: Riley Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Russell P. Holmes
  • Patent number: 5535881
    Abstract: The wrench holder has a plurality of pairs of elements separated by a space substantially equal to the thickness of a wrench. One element in each pair is fixed and the other is hingedly mounted for movement toward and away from the first element. Two bosses are respectively carried by the two elements and are directed laterally toward each other. A wrench is inserted into a space, forcing the second element away from the first until the bosses are aligned with a hole in wrench, whereupon the two bosses seat within the wrench hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1996
    Assignee: Snap-on Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Bert Krivec
  • Patent number: 5505916
    Abstract: A metal autoclave cassette for dental instruments and appliances includes a pair of identical tray halves which are free of any outwardly extending flanges and which are provided with rounded corners and corner edges. Each tray half includes a retaining frame which is riveted in place and which includes a plurality of aligned recesses in the opposite ends. The recesses are used for the receipt of the elongate dental instrument's and a hold down mechanism clamps the instruments into position yet is easily moved out of position to provide access to the dental instruments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1996
    Assignee: C/T Med--Systems Ltd. Inc.
    Inventor: Bernie B. Berry, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5477964
    Abstract: A display package comprising a flexible card upon which is mounted an elongated tool with a handle and a shank at one end. The handle has a shoulder adjacent the shank, and a portion of reduced cross section between the shoulder and its other end, and it increases in cross section from the portion of reduced cross section towards the other end. The card has a generally planar body portion, and a flexible portion adjacent one end of the card extends at an angle to the body portion and has an aperture in which is seated the reduced portion of the handle. A slit extends radially outwardly from this aperture to enable flexure of the flexible portion to permit insertion of the handle into the aperture and to preclude withdrawal of the inserted handle. The card also has a tab intermediate the length of the body portion extending at an angle to the plane of the body portion, and having an aperture aligned with the aperture in the flexible portion, through which the shank extends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1995
    Assignee: The Stanley Works
    Inventor: Richard H. Hart
  • Patent number: 5370225
    Abstract: A tray includes adjustably positioned support members for supporting multiple lead integrated circuit components of various sizes and configurations. The components are supported by the support members so that the component leads do not make contact with said support members. A cover is disposed on the tray to protect the components when storing and/or transporting same. The cover is arranged to receive another tray whereby a stackable arrangement of covered trays is provided. The stackable arrangement may be strapped for providing a storable/transportable package of microelectronic components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1994
    Assignee: Fancourt Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald J. Corey, Robert G. Antonelli
  • Patent number: 5363956
    Abstract: A storage container for stackable objects, such as mini-disk cartridges. The container includes a base tray for stacking the objects, and flexible protrusions for securing the objects. The objects are secured in the base tray by positioning at least two protrusions such that the top portions of the protrusions make contact with the edges of the uppermost stacked object to create a pressure or snap fit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Inventor: Yoshihiko Taniyama
  • Patent number: 5346063
    Abstract: A tool holder for holding tools includes a pair of walls extended forward from a board, a number of pairs of notches are formed in the walls for accommodating the tools. Each of the notches includes two ends, in which a shoulder is formed in one end and the other end is located closer to the board. A number of resilient members are projected forward of the board and each aligned with one pair of the notches, the resilient members project inwards of the notches for biasing the tools against the shoulders such that the tools can be stably held in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1994
    Inventor: Jessie Chow
  • Patent number: 5249682
    Abstract: A package for holding a medical device is disclosed. The medical device comprises a mesh onlay having a mesh plug attached perpendicularly thereto. The mesh is substantially flat and lies in a plane which is substantially horizontal with respect to the plug. The package comprises a folder which has a central floor panel for receiving the mesh onlay and mesh plug assembly. A first end panel is foldably connected to one minor side of the central panel for retaining the mesh onlay on the central panel. At least one reinforcing panel is foldably connected to the first end panel for providing structural strength to the package. A connecting panel foldably connected to the opposite minor side of the central panel is, in turn, foldably connected to an optional plug retaining panel. The optional plug retaining panel is in turn foldably connected to a second end panel. The reinforcing panel is folded outwardly and locked to the first end panel with locking means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1993
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventor: Deborah M. Transue
  • Patent number: 5234106
    Abstract: A package retainer used to package sterile instruments. The package retainer has a plurality of cutout portions which engage the instrument to stabilize and suspend the instrument in the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1993
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Deborah M. Transue, Teresa M. Simons
  • Patent number: 5232089
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1993
    Inventor: Young S. Kim
  • Patent number: 5219077
    Abstract: A package for holding a mesh onlay having a mesh plug attached perpendicularly thereto. The package comprises a folder which has a central floor panel for receiving the mesh onlay and mesh plug assembly. The central floor panel has a pair of opposed major sides and a pair of opposed minor sides. A first end panel is foldably connected to one minor side of the central panel for retaining the mesh onlay on the central panel in a substantially flat position when the first end panel is folded inwardly on top of the mesh onlay and central floor panel. A connecting panel foldably connected to the opposite minor side of the central panel is, in turn, foldably connected to a plug retaining panel. The plug retaining panel secures the mesh plug in a position substantially perpendicular to the mesh onlay and the central floor panel. The plug retaining panel is in turn foldably connected to a second end panel. The assembled package may have a pyramidal-like configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1993
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventor: Deborah M. Transue
  • Patent number: 5197597
    Abstract: A suture retainer is provided with an arrangement of suture-retaining tabs of complex configuration and needle-retaining tabs of a number and distribution which enable the retainer to accommodate any one of several types of combined surgical suture-needle devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Assignee: United States Surgical Corporation
    Inventors: Craig W. Leary, Christopher M. Scanlon
  • Patent number: 5092455
    Abstract: A suture retainer is provided with an arrangement of suture-retaining tabs of complex configuration and needle-retaining tabs of a number and distribution which enable the retainer to accommodate any one of several types of combined surgical suture-needle devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1992
    Assignee: United States Surgical Corporation
    Inventor: Craig W. Leary
  • Patent number: 4925030
    Abstract: A cartridge for use in transporting pellets for use in an implant gun or the like. The cartridge comprising an elongate cartridge body having an elongate carrier strip and, spaced along the carrier strip, a plurality of substantially uniformly spaced holders for respective pellets, each holder defining a respective cavity such that each holder is able to hold at least one pellet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1990
    Assignee: Schering Agrochemicals Limited
    Inventor: Keith V. Ball
  • Patent number: 4667827
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1987
    Assignee: Duracell Inc.
    Inventor: Victor Calcerano
  • Patent number: 4573569
    Abstract: A storage and display case having an open top enclosure formed of two portions hingedly connected at the middle of the enclosure. The hinged relation between the enclosure portions permits the enclosure to be supported in a V-shaped configuration between the sidewalls or end walls of an enclosure cover. One of the enclosure portions is provided with means for holding elongated objects, such as paintbrushes, in the form of a slotted frame affixed between the sidewalls of the enclosure portion and a row of clips or grippers. The slots in the frame progressively increase in width from one end of the frame to the other end thereof and the distance between the consecutive grippers in the row progressively increases in a corresponding manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1986
    Inventor: Dolores V. Parker
  • Patent number: 4542827
    Abstract: A carpet sample system that provides a specification card useable alone, or in conjunction with a carpet sample, and a handle that can be used with a single carpet type or a large bundle. For knowledgeable customers, the specification card alone will provide a swatch of carpet and technical data, the cards being storable on a shelf. To display one type of carpet, a folded member will hold the card and carpet sample between the loose edges; and, a handle is provided at the opposite edge. To display several types of carpet, the folded member provides the same handle, while specification cards and carpet samples are held on each side of the handle. An index card can be provided, with a swatch of each type of carpet and appropriate legends. A backing sheet and compression block can make the large package more attractive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1983
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1985
    Assignee: D P Sales, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel C. Pilzer
  • Patent number: 4485921
    Abstract: A package for a mask having a predetermined configuration with a front convex surface and a rear concave surface in which the face of a wearer of a mask is to be positioned. The package includes a molded plastic shell having a convex surface adapted to conform to the predetermined configuration of the mask. The convex surface of the shell fits in the rear concave surface of the mask. A coupling device releasably couples the mask to the shell so that the front concave surface of the mask is exposed. The plastic shell may include an extension which permits the package to be suspended from a support for display in a store.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 4, 1984
    Assignee: Fun World, a division of Easter Unlimited, Inc.
    Inventor: Stanley Geller
  • Patent number: 4406368
    Abstract: A drawing tool organizer comprising a plurality of units adapted to hold varied drawing tools, and connectors for releasably securing said plurality of units one to the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1981
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1983
    Inventor: Glenn P. Hermes
  • Patent number: 4311235
    Abstract: An organizer jewelry tray for an organized containment of earrings for pierced ears. The tray surface defines an organizer section having a recess with a pair of projecting pins or posts for receiving the clasp portion of the pin. An adjacent land defines apertures for receiving the post portion of the decorative body of the earring. The edge of the tray is configured having a lip so a plurality of trays may be vertically stacked. The tray may be variously configured, for example, having a square, rectangular or circular shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1980
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1982
    Inventor: Wanda L. Titus
  • Patent number: 4149635
    Abstract: A strip tray for holding medical instruments during shipment, storage and use. The tray includes a strip of flexible material with receptacles on the strip for positioning medical instruments in a predetermined arranged pattern. The strip is adapted to be closed with the medical instruments contained therein protective position for shipment and storage. Furthermore, the strip is adapted to be opened and permit ready access to the medical instruments for use. Finally, the strip is adapted to be mounted to a protective covering which operates in cooperation with the strip when the strip is opened and closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1979
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventor: Frank W. Stevens