Abstract: A tray for storing and retaining sockets such as those used by machanics has handles and a top surface with openings providing a plurality of seats with a base portion depressed below the top. Resilient, spring-like socket retainers are located in each seat. The resilient retainers have outwardly extending legs which contact a portion of the depressed base portion of the seat and rest thereon. As sockets are placed over the resilient retainer, the retainer is slightly urged together providing a spring force which grips the socket securely, holds it in place and prevents it from being removed unintentionally.

Abstract: A case for holding a magnetic tape cassette has flat locking projections or tabs upright from the inner wall surface thereof to engage the hubs of the magnetic tape cassette and thereby lock the hubs unrotatably. The locking tabs are formed with a step each in the upper part. The step of each said tab is parallel or inclined to the place of the inner wall surface.

Abstract: Loading of a pull-through blind riveting mandrel is effected by arranging on an elongated sleeve a plurality of hollow rivets assembled head-to-tail, threading the mandrel along the sleeve, and transferring the rivets to the mandrel while withdrawing the sleeve. In addition to this procedure the invention contemplates provision of a package or assemblage for facilitating storage and/or transfer of the rivets of a column to a reuseable rivet-installing mandrel.

Abstract: A storage/organizer unit for the fittings of detachable wrench sets of the polygonal socket and crowfoot design types. The units comprise a base member with one or more rows of spaced holes adapted to removably receive a multiplicity of circularly cylindrical posts of various diameters corresponding to the standard drive dimensions of the detachable wrench sets. The posts have tapered bosses on the bottom to be removably inserted into the spaced holes and the upper cylindrical post is of two styles: Tapered, or stackable, and straight sided, which latter can be used to hold, for example, several of the crowfoot design. The tapered design permits easy removal and replacement of the several kinds of individual fittings. The base member can have a magnetic material impregnated therein for mounting on iron or steel surfaces, or can incorporate on the bottom surface, a "non-sticky" adhesive for affixing to non-magnetic surfaces.

Abstract: A generally matchbook-shaped package includes a narrowed panel for passing through mating slots in the handles of stacked safety razors. A safety cap is positioned on the bladed portion of the razors and may be easily discarded when ready for use.

Abstract: A holder for frangible pins can be connected to a surface of an overload coupling so that at least one of the pins effects the connection between a driving member and a driven member that rotate about a common axis. Preferably, the holder is arcuate in configuration and attaches to one of the members near the outer periphery thereof with a quick-release connection. The pins are slideably urged by springs in a direction toward matching holes in the coupling members. The holder can have guide sleeves and/or grooves that correspond to the shape of the pins to ensure proper interfit. Also, the spring can bear on one end of each pin or a slideable plunger that contacts that end and a draw pin fitted through the holder to secure the pins in spring loaded positions.

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 integral package for a cassette type article comprising a foldable member having first and second cover walls pivotally connected to a spine wall to form a book-like container, and having disposed between the cover walls a rectangular tubular compartment. The compartment has a side panel provided with a slotted opening dimensioned for receiving therein at least a portion of the article, and is disposed with respect to the spine wall for retaining the article in the compartment when the container is closed. The foldable member also may have a flap portion integrally connected to one of the cover walls along a perforated edge to provide a support hanger which may be used to support the package in retail displays and may be readily removed when the package is stored, similar to a book on a shelf, for example.

Abstract: A clip for releasably securing at least one package of the type adapted for hanging on a display bracket, the clip comprising a bayonet portion for guiding the package onto a bracket, and a securing loop that is opened and closed by means of a spring-type locking mechanism, the loop and locking mechanism being integrally formed with the bayonet portion. In one embodiment, the locking mechanism comprises a V-shaped member having its apex extending below and in close proximity to the bayonet portion when the loop is closed.

Abstract: A unique triangular point for use by a glazier has a star shaped central opening such that a plurality of such points can be stacked in oriented relationship to one another, and can be retained by a cotter key having skewed legs such that the key is easily inserted in opposed notches of the aligned openings in the points, and such that the key can be twisted for removal when inserting the stack of points in a conventional point driver. A plastic retainer is also disclosed and is adapted to fit into the aligned openings of the stacked points.

Abstract: A container for storing and transporting video cassettes of different sizes includes an array of flexible retaining posts affixed to one of the inner surfaces of the container and disposed in spaced relationship so to engage a single access opening in a video cassette in an interference fit manner, thus holding the cassette securely inside the container.

Abstract: An integral support post body adapted for mounting in an aperture in a bottom plate of a medical device sterilization case, said body comprising a disk-shaped base whose maximum transverse dimension is greater than the maximum transverse dimension of said aperture, a reduced diameter; cylindrical neck; and a generally frusto-conical tip which comprises an extended frusto-conical side wall extending both upwardly in a direction away from said neck and inwardly and a convex top wall of a transverse peripheral configuration which conforms to and merges with the upper extremity of said side wall, the maximum transverse dimension of said side wall at its lower extremity being greater than the maximum transverse dimension of said aperture and the maximum transverse dimension of said side wall at its upper extremity being less than or equal to the corresponding transverse dimension of said aperture, and the axial length of said body being sufficient that the clearance between the undersurface of the top wall of the

Abstract: Container for magnetic tape cassettes in particular for video cassettes in which the rolls of tape are protected against twisting by means of two hollow cylindrical bodies each comprising four guide elements with spring mounted arresting pins located at the bottom of the containers. When inserting the cassette into the container one of the pins of each hollow cylindrical body clicks into one of the drive holes of the hubs.

Abstract: A carrier for empty beverage cans comprising a flat body having compressible projections extending from the opposite sides thereof to be thrust through the opening of the empty cans. A loop permits the body to be hung against a wall. Projections of specific shape are disclosed.

Abstract: A storage case, adapted to store a cassette of the type having at least one reel, is formed of walls which are closable to form the storage case. At least one hub engaging member is mounted on a wall for engaging the hub of the reel when the cassette is placed into the storage case. The hub engaging member includes a post extending from the wall and having a longitudinal slit therein parallel to the longitudinal axis of the post so as to form two compressible post portions, each portion having a finger projecting outward therefrom. A coil spring is positioned over and guided by the post, and a cap having a cylindrical wall, a top wall and an annular shoulder is positioned over the post. When assembling the cap to the post, the annular shoulder of the cap compresses the post portions to permit the fingers to pass through the annular shoulder and then to expand and lockingly engage the shoulder. The spring exerts an upward bias force on the cap.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a storage container for a magnetic recording tape cartridge comprising a pair of tape hubs each having six hub-toothings located at equal space and projected radially inwardly within a drive shaft inserting hole of the hub. The container comprises an open receptacle container body having a pair of side walls, a bottom wall and an end wall connected with each of the side walls at one end thereof; a lid member connected with the receptacle container body for rotation to close the container; and a pair of hub locking members disposed in either the receptacle container body or the lid member so as to lock the hubs against rotation.

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: This case-type storage box for sound and/or video recording tape or film wound on a spool or core comprises at least one resilient arm provided with a projection comprising inclined ramps so that when the spool or the like is introduced into the box the arm is caused to deflect and, when the spool is in its home position, to subsequently resume its normal position in which ribs formed on the arm engage the spool core aperture.

Abstract: A unitary hanger display package for an article to be displayed having a hook to support the package including an article to be displayed associated with an identification label having suitable indicia thereon assembled together by a unitary securing means through the hook, article and identification label.

Abstract: A storage container for securely holding and containing two different sizes of video cassettes therein by a pair of projections molded integrally with either the top or bottom wall of the container. One of the projections is a usual pair of annular concentric members which extends into one of the reel hub openings formed in the cassette. In accordance with the invention, the other projection preferably is an oval-shaped member formed by two semicircular arcuate sections which terminate in end posts. One of the arcuate sections extends into a second reel hub opening in the cassette and coincides with an outer arcuate curved section of the opening when storing a small size cassette, with the other arcuate section coinciding with an inner arcuate curved section of a reel hub opening when storing a larger size cassette.

Abstract: A support strip preferably made of resilient material and adapted to permit a number of sliders to be removably mounted astraddle one of the longitudinal edges thereof for the sake of convenience in storage. A longitudinal row of spaced apart apertures is formed through the support strip substantially the full length thereof, such that when the sliders are later required for the assemblage of complete slide fasteners, the sliders can be fed to a desired assemblying machine with the support strip running over a sprocket having its teeth engaged in the successive apertures formed therein. A reciprocable push rod may be employed for removal of the successive sliders from the support strip.

Abstract: In a rack and tie-back clip assembly, the clips are joined in pairs by a cord and are held in a linear array on the rack. The clips can be disengaged in pairs from the rack, the mounting arrangement of the clips on the rack being such that entanglement of the cords does not occur either in storage or during removal of the clips. The rack has bars which sit within slots in the clips so as to prevent rotation of the clips while held in the rack. In a preferred arrangement, each rack holds two rows of clips, the clips lying against each other so as to provide additional stability to the assembly.

Abstract: A generally flat based tray is used for both shipping and display of internal combustion engine oil filters. The typical oil filter has female threads in one end of a cylindrical base and utilizes an annular gasket on that cylindrical base to make a seal with the engine. The generally flat base of the tray includes frusto-conical male projections which are laterally deformable so that the threads of the oil filter are screwed onto these projections and deform them to establish formed threads on the projections which secure the oil filter to the tray and also trap the annular gasket between the oil filter and the tray base. The entire package may be shrink wrapped with a transparent material to aid in securing the filters to the tray especially during the rough handling of shipping. The trays may be utilized as a display device by being laid flat on a horizontal surface or may be hung by keyhole slots to be displayed on a vertical surface.

Abstract: A foldable device formed from a blank of sheet material is provided for supporting a reel having a hub opening. The device includes a pair of foldably connected panels between which the reel is sandwiched. The first panel is provided with struck-out elements which are folded into overlapping relation to form a protuberance. The protuberance is adapted to snugly fit within the hub opening of the reel when the latter is sandwiched between the panels.

Abstract: A method of, and a device for, facilitating the threading in rapid succession of a series of perforated articles, for example small bags, boxes and other packages, onto a rod, especially a rod fixed at one end in a display unit for the articles. The device includes an elongate support, which may be a flexible cord, having a tubular coupling at one end which is engageable over the free end of the rod, the tubular coupling being dimensioned externally so that it passes through the perforations in the articles. A stop member may be provided at the other end of the elongate support and, when the latter is in the form of a flexible cord, the stop member may be removably engageable in the tubular coupling so that the device can be formed into a closed ring which can serve as a handle for carrying articles threaded onto the elongate support.

Abstract: The shipping support tray of this invention comprises a single containerboard element containing integral members cut in the board to form a plurality of interlocking post elements for supporting and positioning tubes of wound yarn in a spaced relationship during shipment. The one element serves as both a base and top tray support.

Abstract: A device for mounting a cassette box for storage and/or display purposes comprises a planar base part and a flap hingedly connected to the base part and extending within the periphery of the base part, the flap having at least one opening therein for engagement with a locating stud of the cassette box, the flap being dimensioned to be received and trapped in a cassette box with the opening therein engaged with the locating stud to mount the cassette box in the device.

Abstract: A protective storage case for tape cassettes or other spooled tapes is formed by a rectangular parallelepipedic box with two perpendicular open edge faces adapted to be opened or closed by a pivoting flap member which carries protuberances on resilient integral tongues, these protuberances serving to elastically grip the cassette and prevent it from falling out when the flap member is opened and closed.

Abstract: A dispenser and a shaving unit, the shaving unit having a slide coupling thereon for attachment to a razor handle, the dispenser comprising a base portion, and an elongated tongue extending outwardly from the base portion, the tongue being adapted to releasably retain the shaving unit thereon by frictional engagement of the tongue with the slide coupling of the shaving unit.

Abstract: A generally U-shaped body having a central wall and diverging side walls. The end edges of the central wall are notched so that a stack of the bodies can be placed in nesting relationship in a C-shaped magazine and can then be laterally removed, one at a time for use. One side wall is longer than the other and has openings to receive tongs of an applying tool.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns a protective package for a video disc of the type having a pair of finger holes in the label area. The package includes a base member having a well for removably receiving the video disc. A pair of rotational restraints are secured to the base member for effecting engagement with the finger holes during the containment of the video disc in the well, such engagement preventing rotational motion of the video disc relative to the base member. A cover member is secured to the base member for enclosing the video disc in the well. Pursuant to another embodiment of the present invention, the rotational restraints are removably secured to the base member, instead of being integral therewith in accordance with the first embodiment.

Abstract: A tape reel container of the carton type having one open side for the insertion and withdrawal of a reel-holding insert. The insert has a first spine and two flaps bracketing the reel and holding it by means of two opposed spindles extending respectively from the flaps and into the reel hub openings; and a second spine and smaller flap is provided to close the open side of the carton, the smaller flap being easily withdrawn to identify the contents.

Abstract: A packaging and display carton is constructed of first and second sheets of durable, flexible transparent material of a generally rectangular configuration having a double wall cavity packaging chamber formed in one of the sheets with vertically extending wall and a closure cap with a display window formed in the other sheet wherein the outer walls of the packaging chamber and the inner walls of the display cavity have an interference fit for frictionally engaging and sealing the chamber and retaining the part in the closed position by friction and vacuum. An intermediate labeling and display card or sheet is disposed between the two sheets and includes an opening for receiving the walls of the packaging chamber therethrough. Vacuum locking devices in the form of snug fitting protrusions and sockets for holding the sheets together are disclosed.

Abstract: A hanger support arrangement for a garment box which includes a positioning pad having cut therefrom a pair of elements which are folded together to form a hanger supporting strut.

Abstract: A video disc package comprises a base member and a cover member hingedly secured to the base member. The members define a cavity for enclosing a centrally-apertured disc record when juxtaposed. A center post includes first and second portions attached respectively to the base and the cover members. Each of the portions has arcuate peripheral surfaces dimensioned for engagement with diametrically opposite portions of the wall defining the central aperture of the record when it is enclosed in the cavity. The first and the second portions are constructed such that they nest within the central aperture during the reception of the record in the cavity.

Abstract: A case is disclosed for storing and transporting a tape cassette having at least one tape reel that includes a clutch element registrable with a corresponding driving spindle of a reel drive mchanism so that the reel may be rotated. The case comprises a base formed to receive the cassette and a non-rotating latch pin registrable with the clutch element of the reel to prevent reel rotation and, hence, unwinding of stored tape. The latch pin is mounted with the base by a leaf spring assembly which permits the pin to retract to accommodate the cassette when not registered with the clutch element. However, the spring assembly urges the pin into reel-rotation preventing engagement with the element when the two are registered.

Abstract: A packaging tray for an entertainment or educational disc in which the tray is formed with plastic sheet material with upright retaining posts that extend through and adjacent the ends of a pair of apertures in the disc.

Abstract: A package for holding and shipping reels, rolls, spools or the like, comprising an outer container and a plurality of retaining pads disposed adjacent respective reels for preventing lateral movement thereof within the outer container.

Abstract: A storage case for storing a tape cassette that includes a tape reel hub having a cylindrical wall defining a cylindrical recess in the hub with a bottom wall extending across the recess and having a plurality of drive holes formed therein. The case includes an enclosure for receiving and enclosing the tape cassette and a hub engaging member movably mounted in the case for reciprocal movement between retracted and extended positions with respect to one wall of the case. The hub engaging member is located to be received in the reel hub recess when the tape cassette is inserted in the case, and it includes at least one locking button for engaging one of the drive holes of the reel. The hub engaging member is biased towards its extended position to engage the locking button in one of the drive holes of the reel hub when there is alignment therebetween.

Abstract: There is disclosed a dispenser and applicator tool for the dispensing and fastening of clips such as hog rings and the like to work elements. The applicator mechanism of the tool has pivotal jaw members for clinching the clip about the work element and an appropriate mechanism for effecting pivotal movement of these jaw members. The dispensing mechanism of the tool includes a removable magazine of clips aligned in a stacked, face-to-face array with a feeder mechanism to advance the clips to the tool. The feeder mechanism and pivotal jaw members are interconnected by a slide including a plate mounted for reciprocal movement on the tool body and effective to advance the magazine into clip dispensing alignment with the jaw members of the tool. The jaw members have a clip receiving groove with a beveled land therein to receive a clip from the dispensing magazine.

Abstract: A folder for packaging and shipping a reel of magnetic or recording tape which supports the reel of tape on both sides and prevents slipping of the tape. The folder includes a pair of hinged panels which are foldable into overlying relationship with the opposite sides of the reel of tape. At least one of the panels includes unique hub-locking tabs which fold to fit within the center opening of the reel hub to securely position the reel of tape. The areas adjacent to the hub-locking tabs are crushed to a reduced thickness to accommodate the width of the reel hub to allow the hinged panels to rest flush against the edges of the tape on the reel. The hinged panels also include mating corner-locking tabs and cutouts which cooperate to lock the panels together to form the folder.

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

Abstract: A holder and display unit for a socket of the type used in a socket wrench tool, including a fastening device for anchoring the socket to the display unit. The socket has a square recess for the male stud on the wrench drive component and the recess has a transverse detent hole in its sidewall of the type that cooperates with a detent ball or the like on the drive stud to retain the socket on the drive component. The fastening device has a head and a male plug portion that extends through an aperture in the display unit and into the square recess in the socket. A resilient arm on the male plug portion has a catch that registers with and snaps into the transverse detent hole. This releasably latches the fastening device, display unit and socket together.

Abstract: A device for supporting yarn bobbins during shipment and storage comprises molded plastic pallets and a plurality of spaced, segmented, bullet-shaped protuberances thereon which fit in ends of bobbin tubes for keeping the bobbins immobilized and separated from each other. The protuberances provide for nesting of loaded pallets and stacking of empty pallets without regard for which faces of the pallets are adjacent to each other. The pallets are particularly adapted for loading and stacking by automatic means.

Abstract: A carton for carrying a plurality of bottles, the carton having a stacking capability when both empty and when filled with bottles. Registration for stacking of empty cartons is provided by reception of the handles of each carton in a recessed open area in the bottom of the next carton in the stack. Each carton comprises side and end walls connected in a generally rectangular shape, a central dividing member having an extension thereof forming a handle, partition walls cooperating with the central dividing member to form cells for holding bottles, and a carton bottom coupled to the partition walls and central member. The carton bottom, partition walls and central dividing member are relieved so as to form a slotted region for receiving the handle of a similar empty carton therebelow. Appropriately disposed upward protrusions on the carton bottom maintain the separation of bottles in the relieved region of the carton.

Abstract: A container for storage and transportation on end of several rolls of plastic sheet or film, said container having three sides, and at least one end with a plurality of openings therein adapted for an end of each roll to be anchored in each one.

Abstract: A clip is provided for spacing a stack of flanged reflective insulation sheets along an edge of the stack. The clip has a first series of tab members which fit between each sheet of the stack to space the stack and a second series of tab members which bend over a flanged end of each sheet of the stack to support the stack and prevent the shifting of individual sheets of the stack within the stack.

Abstract: A carrier having substantially flat projections which extend from the carrier to snugly and slidably bear heat recovered sleeves thereby conforming to the flattened configuration of the projections. After positioning generally tubular heat recoverable sleeves over the projections and partial recovery of the same, printed information may be easily imparted to the sleeves on a modified typewriter or the like. The sleeves may then be removed from the projections and employed as identifying markers for electrical wire or other like articles to be marked. The sleeves may be further heat recovered in position on the marked article to snugly fit thereon.

Abstract: A container comprising a fiber tube and a plastic end closure is shipped and displayed at the point of purchase in a display rack. A first end of the paper fiber tube is deformed radially inwardly to close the first end of the tube. The closed first end of the tube is provided with a longitudinally recessed center portion. The plastic end closure is disposed on the second end of the tube. The plastic end closure is structured and arranged so that it provides a smooth top surface having a recessed center portion. The display rack includes a plurality of cavities, and each cavity includes a resilient finger projecting into the cavity at each of its ends. The resilient fingers project into the recessed first end of the fiber tube and into the recessed center portion of the end closure on the second end of the tube to removably secure the container in the display rack.

Abstract: A phonograph record, video picture disc, or the like, is held in "sandwich" fashion between first and second layers of pressure absorbing, resilient material, and also held in substantially fixed position on a planar surface by means of a spindle forming a part thereof and passing through coaxial apertures in the layers in passing through the central aperture of the record or disc. The planar surface is selected of material sufficiently rigid to support the record or disc and resilient layers, but sufficiently thin to be inserted within grooves of guide inserts adapted for securement within a cabinet, to serve as trays or shelves for the the storage of such records or picture discs, either vertically or horizontally.