Abstract: A unit dose package has two chambers separated by a frangible seal. A liquid or solvent is provided in one of the chambers. An absorptive pad and powder are provided in the other chamber. The liquid and powder are stored separately, to avoid decomposition of the unstable mixture. In use, the first chamber is squeezed or rolled, bursting the seal, and driving the liquid into the second chamber, where it dissolves the powder and is absorbed by the pad. The package is peeled or torn open, and the pad is removed and applied to the skin.

Abstract: A container including a top opening and adaped to contain absorbent paper sheets for household or workshops. The opening is arranged longitudinally from one side to the other of the container and is constituted by an almost rectangular central portion, with curved longer sides and rounded corners. The central portion is connected to rectangular lateral portions having a narrower cross-section than the central portion. End portions are connected to the lateral portions and have a substantially trapezoidal shape in which the longer parallel side is directed toward the edge of the container. The container also includes an intermediate supporting panel that is spaced from the resting base so as to prevent the sheets from getting wet if the container is placed on a wet surface.

Abstract: A tissue product and method are disclosed in which individual discrete tissue sheets which overlap each other are wound into a roll. The overlapping provides a means for pop-up, one-at-a-time tissue dispensing. Preferably, the sheets are dispensed axially from a coreless roll. The overlapping sheets within the roll can be interleaved as well as overlapped to increase the frictional engagement between successive sheets. This product form is useful for a variety of tissue products, such as facial tissue, bath tissue, kitchen towels and napkins.

Abstract: This invention discloses a cleaning assembly comprising a wet tissue, a liquid impermeable packet containing the wet tissue and a dry liquid absorbent tissue mounted onto the liquid impermeable packet.

Abstract: Contaminants are removed from a surface being prepared to receive a finish coating or a treatment. Solvent is applied manually to the surface with carrier sheets dispensed from reclosable packages where the solvent is contained along with a plurality of quarter-folded carrier sheets formed from non-woven material. The packages can be grounded to reduce the incidence of static electrical build-up.

Abstract: A napkin (25) combined with a fast food container is placed on the plane portion (14) of the container and held in place by a sheet (18) which covers all or part of the napkin (25) and which extends beyond the napkin (25) at points permitting its attachment to the portion (14) of the container. This assembly constitutes the plane portion (32) of the container; when the container is being used, the napkin (25) stays in place until the consumer removes it from its housing consisting of the sheets (14) and (18) before eating. This concept is applicable to various existing containers.

Abstract: A packet for wet tissues including a lid structure being easy in opening/closing a wet tissue pick-up port. A wet tissue stacked body formed of a stack of wet tissues each being folded is contained in a bag formed of an air-tight film. A lid unit part including a pick-up port enabling pop-up of a wet tissue and a lid body for opening/closing the pick-up port is mounted on an opening portion provided on the bag. The lid unit part is composed of a base member and the lid body connected to the base member through a hinge, and the lid body is closed by the fitting between a fitting receptive portion provided on the base member and a fitting portion provided on the lid body, to thus seal the pick-up port.

Abstract: A kit for carrying feminine hygiene materials, such as individually sealed sanitary napkins. The kit includes a carrying case, napkins or like wiping or absorbent products, and scented disposal bags. The case has two mutually hinged sections, which mate in clamshell fashion. The interior surfaces of the sections have elastic straps attached thereto for retaining the hygiene materials in place. The case has an external, tethered loop and a separate suction cup provided with a hook, so that the case can be suspended from a smooth environmental surface. A pocket is optionally provided integral with the case, either internally or externally, for storing the bags and the suction cup. Optionally, the bags are contained within a separate storage box. The case is bound in a washable material, such as canvas or vinyl, and is closed by a zipper.

Abstract: A blank cut and scored for forming an electromagnetic interference shield is disclosed. The blank includes a rectangular bottom section and has first, second, third and fourth rectangular wall sections, wherein each wall section is joined to a separate side of the rectangular bottom section. Each of the first, second, third and fourth corner sections is formed by coaxial lines extending from the sides of the first, second, third and fourth rectangular wall sections and abut a corner of the rectangular bottom section. A perimeter area is contiguous with the first, second, third and fourth wall sections and first, second, third and fourth corner sections. In each corner section, a line diagonally bisects the corner section from the corner of the rectangular bottom section. First, second, third and fourth corner lines diagonally bisect each respective corner section from the corner of the rectangular bottom section through the abutting corner section into the perimeter area.

Abstract: A carton for housing sheets, particularly dryer sheets. The dryer sheets are preferably stacked in a "U" shape and are removed via an access flap which may include 2 hinges and may be recloseable. The carton of the invention includes lines of weakness defining the recloseable access flap in top and front panels. Portions of the front panel lateral to the access flap are attached to an underlying panel or flap, so that when the access flap is separated from the front panel to open the carton, the lateral portions remain attached to the underlying flap or panel.

Abstract: An improved folded absorbent paper product includes a first, central panel; a second panel, unitary with the first panel and folded over a first side of said first panel; a third panel, unitary with the first panel, and folded over a second side of the first panel; a fourth panel, unitary with the second panel, and folded so as to be positioned between the first and second panels; and a fifth panel that is unitary with the third panel and folded so as to be positioned between said first and third panels. Advantages of the improved product include an optimization of weight to space considerations, the fact that exposed edges are kept out of view, an ability to work in a gravity feed dispenser in any of four possible orientations, and an assurance of double ply strength at intended gripping locations. A method of dispensing and of use is also disclosed.

Abstract: A package for stacks of folded paper handkerchiefs is disclosed. Paper handerkchiefs (10) and similar cellulose products are offered in soft packs. An outer wrapper (blank 11) is made of paper or a (plastic) foil. A withdrawal opening (19) in the region of a front wall (12) is substantially smaller in width than the front wall (12). Likewise, a closure flap (23) which covers the withdrawal opening (19) in the closed position is smaller in width than the front wall (12), so that any variations in the measurements of the packages do not lead to undesired package configurations. The closure flap (23) is designed to be a part of an outer tab (28) of an end wall (16) of the pack. This part of the closure flap (23) is firmly connected to folding tabs of the end wall (16) disposed thereunder, so that the withdrawal opening (19) extends only up to a transverse edge (22).

Abstract: A portable holder for tissues to carry full size tissues right from a tissue box. The holder is to be die cut from flexible transparent material such as vinyl. The holder has having two like pockets on interior surface so aligned as to create a channel for the insertion of an insert cut to fit the rectangular main body of holder for tissues. Transparency of holder allows the insert to be seen through holder thereby becoming the decor of holder. With the insert in place, tissues are placed over the insert, the holder is folded and the fastener is secured.

Abstract: A wet wipe having an improved dispensability and a method of producing the same are described. The wet wipe defines a pair of opposite end edges. At least a portion of one of the end edges is configured in a non-linear pattern which is adapted to facilitate a dispensing of the wet wipe. The end edge of the wet wipe which is configured in the non-linear pattern is further configured to provide a peel force of no more than 50 grams and a peel force ratio of at least 1.1. The wet wipe is also configured to provide an average dispensing force of no more than 10 grams and a dispensing force ratio of at least 1.1.

Abstract: A tissue package comprising a plurality of tissues and a dispensing package. The plurality of tissues is compressed in two discrete stages, each of which stage can be released independently from the other. The first stage of compression is less than the second stage of compression. The tissues are transported and stored while under the second stage of compression. The user releases the second stage of compression, whereby the tissues can expand up to the first stage of compression. The user releases the first stage of compression just before installing the plurality of tissues into a dispensing package or dispenses the tissues through a restraint while they are held in the first stage compression.

Abstract: A hygienic sanitary towel of a rectangular planar shape formed of a first outer sheet, a second outer sheet, and a third inner sheet sandwiched between the outer sheets in a stacked registered press-fit relation and with each sheet formed of an absorbent pressed fiber material.

Abstract: A storing and dispensing system for a product packed in a sealed pouch. The dispensing system includes a container of rigid material having a dispensing opening covered by a lid. The container is sufficiently air-tight in its closed condition to prevent free exchange of air between ambient and the inside of the container. A sealed pouch inside the container holds a product. The pouch has a pre-formed dispensing aperture which is sealed by a cover member adhesively attached to the pouch. The cover member is detachable from the pouch and removable through the container dispensing opening without damaging the pouch, and it is refastenable to the pouch. A glue strip attached to the pouch projects through a hole in the bottom of the container to prevent the container slipping on a supporting surface. The pouch has elastic members which cause it to contract as product is removed from the pouch.

Abstract: A tissue package containing a stack of tissues, commonly referred to as a pocket pack, has a resealable opening which is positioned over an exposed edge of the top tissue of the stack, thereby providing easier dispensing and opening of the tissues.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of compacting a plurality of flat, stacked, non-woven cotton and cotton blend articles from a normal size to a greatly reduced size to form a package of such articles that saves exterior packaging, shipping, handling, and warehouse costs. The pressure and time dwell are selected to compact the stacked articles to the extent necessary to cause the desired size reduction, but not sufficient to either damage the articles or compact them to the degree that a liquid is required to recover them from their compacted to their original state.

Abstract: In the dispensing system disclosed herein, an aligned stack of T-shirt type bags are assembled within a disposable tubular cartridge with the loop handles and a significant portion of the bottoms of the bags extending beyond the ends of the tubular cartridge. The central portions of the bag mouths are releasably attached to an adjacent portion of the cartridge and a rack is provided for supporting the cartridge essentially horizontally with the handles and the bottom portions of the bags hanging freely therefrom. Accordingly, the top bag in the stack can be removed by grasping the exposed bottom portion and pulling the remainder through the tubular cartridge, tearing the mouth of the bag free from the attachment.

Abstract: An intra-aortic balloon packaging sheath is provided which includes a long slim extruded plastic tube for storing a furled thin-walled intra-aortic balloon. An entry section of the same plastic is injection molded onto one end of the tube, with the entry section including an outwardly flared entry port surface which is spaced from one end of the tube, and an internal passageway which is co-linear and congruent with the internal cross-section of the tube from the respective end of the tube through the intersection of the second internal passageway with the outwardly flared passageway. Thereby a smooth internal surface is provided through the flared passageway into the internal passageway and through the later into the tube. The exit end of the sheath tube is inverted by use of a heated tipping die such that a distal end portion is turned outwardly and back circumjacent another portion of the tube wall to form a smoothly rounded exit passageway of the tube at the exit end.

Abstract: A tissue package comprising a dispensing package and tissues. The dispensing package has a dispensing opening which constricts the tissues as they are withdrawn through the opening. The tissues are disposed in the dispensing package in a non-interleaved pattern. Each tissue is releasably attached to the adjacent tissue, so that upon withdrawal through the dispensing opening, the tissue pulls an adjacent tissue through the dispensing opening. Both reach-in and pop-up dispensing are possible.

Abstract: A fire extinguishing system includes a cloth treated with fire retardant material folded and inserted within a lightweight rectangular plastic bag having adhesive strips on a rearward wall for attachment of the bag to a predetermined location. The cloth is folded such that one corner projects through an aperture in a forward wall of the bag to permit the cloth to be pulled from the bag. Perforation lines extending from the aperture towards the lower corners form a generally triangular shaped flap which is torn open upon pulling on the projecting corner of the cloth, to permit simple and easy removal of the cloth from the bag.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an easy-to-use and effective magnetically resealable moisture-proof pouch containing moisture-curable orthopedic splinting/casting product in bulk form or in individually packaged rolls. The preferred pouch incorporates a frame disposed about an opening into the pouch which provides a mounting place for a moisture-proof magnetic seal. Also disclosed are containers for the preferred pouches which are adapted for use with the magnetic sealing system according to the present invention.

Abstract: The tissue container and disposal container arrangement of the invention is arranged to provide for a disposal container readily removed and erected from a collapsed configuration to accommodate soiled tissues subsequent to use. The disposal container is provided with a support tether to permit ease of positioning of the disposal container as desired.

Abstract: A two-step kit for cleaning an X-ray intensifying screen of a radiological cassette. The kit comprises first and second sealed, air-tight pouches which are fabricated from foil. Disposed within the first pouch is a wet wipe which is formed of a soft, non-abrasive, low particle generating synthetic material which is highly absorbent and pre-saturated with a mild surfactant. Disposed within the second pouch is a dry wipe which is formed of a non-abrasive, low particle generating, non-woven blend of natural and synthetic materials which minimizes streaking and is highly absorbent and resistent to electrostatic charge buildup.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sanitary napkin enclosed within a flexible wrapper formed of thermoplastic film. The sanitary napkin and wrapper are folded as a unit about at least two lateral fold axes, so that the sanitary napkin is disposed between two or more layers of the wrapper. The layers of the folded wrapper are joined by a pair of laterally spaced apart releasable seals. Each releasable seal extends longitudinally along a longitudinal edge of the wrapper. Each releasable seal comprises an array of discrete thermal-mechanical bonds joining the layers of the wrapper. The array of discrete bonds extends in a first direction generally parallel to a package edge and in a second direction generally perpendicular to the package edge. This arrangement of ratios of bond width to bond spacing reduces the strength of the seal parallel to the package edge relative to the strength of the seal perpendicular to the package edge.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable kit having a plurality of baby care supplies stored within a moisture impermeable enclosure. The kit includes supplies for two complete diaper changes, and it is easy to manufacture and extremely compact. A tear line, fabricated from a weakened portion within one of the enclosure walls, permits for easy access to the contents stored within the enclosure. These contents are two diapers, two moisture impermeable disposal bags, two wet wiping elements, baby powder, and baby cream. To provide the enclosure with a uniform and pliable surface, the two diapers are arranged to be substantially entirely in contact with opposing sides of the enclosure.

Abstract: A textile product in the form of a light versatile blanket that is warm and waterproof is disclosed. The blanket comprises a waterproof nylon layer and a soft, smooth acrylic lining layer securably attached to the waterproof layer. The outer surface of the nylon layer is coated with urethane. The waterproof layer and the lining layer are attached by a binding element stitched along the perimeters of the two layers. The blanket may be packaged in a clear or semi-transparent vinyl case.

Abstract: The bag (1) for packaging compressible products arranged vertically in the form of at least one horizontal pile, substantially parallelepipedal in shape, comprising two front walls (5, 6), two side walls (3, 4), one bottom wall (7) and one top wall (8), is provided with an opening device consisting of a line of weakness forming a discontinuous contour, comprising two first vertical precut lines (13) made in each of the front walls (5, 6) and being extended by two second precut lines (15) made essentially in the part forming the base (10) of the attached handle (9), and a third precut line (14) made in the top wall (8).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of compacting to form a package of such articles that saves exterior packaging, shipping, handling, and warehouse costs. The pressure and time dwell are selected to compact the stacked articles to the extent necessary to cause the desired size reduction, but not sufficient to either damage the articles or compact them to the degree that a liquid or other means is required to recover them from their compacted to their original state.

Abstract: A dispenser pouch has outer walls and a divider wall sealed to the outer walls to provide two separate compartments containing product. Each outer wall has a dispensing aperture formed therein communicating with one of the compartments. A closure flap is connected to each of the outer walls and positionable over a dispensing aperture. The invention also encompasses a method for forming the dispensing pouch.

Abstract: An improved top opening, rectangular flexible bag for containing a stack of highly compressed flexible articles. The bag has front and back panels, two side panels and top and bottom panels, all of which are connected together to form an internal compartment for containing the stack under high compression. The stack is arranged within the bag in such a way that the side panels are under tension. The line of weakness defines the entire top portion of the bag which can be easily removed, thus exposing the entire contents of the bag for easy removal. The improvement to the bag is that the line of weakness is applied to the front and back panel of the bag simultaneously, thus providing perfect alignment of the lines of weakness where they intersect the side seals of the bag. The bag is further improved with a notch where the line of weakness intersects the side seal, thus significantly reducing the force to initiate the tear through the bead of plastic created by the side seal.

Abstract: A disposable, compactable package for reliably dispensing a stack of sheet products even after the package has been deformed or compacted. The package comprises a top wall and a bottom wall comprised of a resiliently deformable material. The top and bottom walls are spaced from and oriented generally parallel to one another. They are connected to one another about their peripheries by means of a thinner more easily deformable substantially continuous tube or hoop which is also comprised of resiliently deformable material. The substantially continuous tube or hoop, which is preferably integrally formed with either the top wall, defines the side walls of the package.

Abstract: A dispenser package for a light-sensitive product, having an erectable outer box and a tubular protective foil received in the box and containing the product, the box includes a lower panel, an upper panel, two substantially parallel side panels connecting the upper and lower panels along opposite longitudinal edges thereof, and respective inwardly foldable end flaps at opposite ends of the box and at each side panel, the end flaps have respective segments foldable along a plurality of folding lines, so that a light sensitive product can be dispensed therein without a detrimental effect on a quality of the product upon opening and subsequent closing of the package.

Abstract: A bag of flexible material for packaging compressible products includes a side of the bag perpendicular to the direction in which the products are compressed having a pouch of material that extends into the bag, The pouch allows expansion of the bag upon opening and a subsequent decompression of the products to facilitate removal from the bag. A tear-away opening portion of an adjacent top side of the bag releases edges of the pouch which allows the bag to expand, The bag may be used for packaging sanitary absorbent articles such as diapers.

Abstract: A bag pack or stack dispenser system incorporating its shipping container (C) to dispense the bags using a frictional, template system (17A & 17B) to present the bag (8) in an open disposition when it is dispensed in a longitudinal direction (25). A unique thermoplastic bag is used, as part of a convenient and reliable system maintaining the alignment of the bags and previewing for greater ease in dispensing the bags on an individual basis. The template system incorporates a frictional contact surface for encouraging a bag, when being dispensed, to come out in an open disposition. The template may be made of a polystyrene bock, cardboard, etc., either independent of or emanating item container itself. The container has a removable, perforated, dispenser door (16), configured to provide convenient access to the bags (8), while encouraging communication of the bag being dispensed with the template for opening the bag during the dispensing operation. An alternative embodiment (FIG.

Abstract: The present invention relates primarily to folded fabric products, such as baby wipes, hand wipes, fabric softener sheets, and the like. Folded individual sheets include a visual indicator, such as a line of contrasting color, at the location of the sheet which should be removed first by the user. In a preferred example, folded baby wipes include moistened, non-woven fabric, folded in such a way that the visual indicator is located at the top of each folded sheet. A plurality of sheets can be stacked in a tub or container. Removal of one sheet will present the indicator of the next lower.

Abstract: A package, which can be substantially hexahedral, is composed of a flexible polymer material and contains a plurality of articles. The package includes a front face wall, a back face wall, a top wall, a bottom wall and two oppositely located end walls. A plurality of stacks of the articles are contained within the package, and the article stacks arranged to extend in a generally parallel, side-by-side configuration with each stack including a multiplicity of the articles. Each of the stacks is aligned along an appointed stacking direction of the package, and each of the stacks has opposed facing ends thereof contacting opposed walls of the package. A designated opening mechanism extends across a selected primary opening wall of the package and extends across at least a portion of each of a pair of oppositely located, complementary opening walls of the package.

Abstract: The present invention presents improved packages for single-use, disposable folded towels, and more particularly to single- and multi-towel packages which provide for readily grasping a defined portion of the towel upon opening the package and automatic unfolding of the towel upon removal from the package without a separate unfolding step requiring additional consumer action. Single-towel embodiments are disclosed which provide for complete unfolding of the towel by the use of: (a) an opening bearing a particular geometrical relationship to the dimensions of the folded towel; or (b) a flexible bar within the package to provide unfolding of the towel in the longitudinal direction. A multi-towel embodiment which provides for the advantageous dispensing features and convenience of an improved single-towel package while providing the added capability of multi-towel transportation is also disclosed.

Abstract: An adhesive bandage dispensing system includes an elongated strand of individually sterile-wrapped adhesive bandages and a reusable dispenser for storing and dispensing the bandages. Each bandage is contained in a separate sterile compartment of an otherwise continuous wrapping material. Perforations formed in the wrapping material around each compartment allow the compartments to be individually opened. The strand is loaded into the dispenser, which is secured to a stable surface, so that the leading edge of the strand is frictionally held in biased guide flanges and protrudes from a dispensing opening defined by the flanges. The leading edge of the strand is pulled from the dispensing opening until an entire bandage is exposed, then the strand is pulled sharply to completely break the perforation, and the bandage can then be removed from the excess wrapping and prepared to be applied to a wound using both hands, if necessary.

Abstract: Packs for paper handkerchiefs usually comprise a wrapper of thin plastic foil and can be reclosed after the initial opening of the pack with the aid of an adhesive tape which is applied to the pack. The invention intends to create a pack with a wrapper which is as harmless to the environment as possible and is easy to handle and, optionally repeatedly reclosable. According to the invention, a closure tab (30) which covers a withdrawal opening (40) in the region of a front panel (13) of the pack (11) is connected to a portion of edges of the withdrawal opening (residual connection 32 ) in a tearable manner to permit an opening of the pack. Furthermore, the invention relates to a blank for forming the pack and a corresponding process.

Abstract: The invention is a resealable package comprising a liquid and gas impermeable container with a resealable opening and a stack of wetted fibrous absorbent materials and particularly wet fibrous sheet material having interposed between the sheets of wetted absorbent materials at pre-determined intervals a liquid barrier layer. The liquid barrier layer is generally a thin flexible polymeric material which is impervious to the liquid used to wet the absorbent sheet material and is not reactable with the liquid or the absorbent sheet material.

Abstract: Soft packs for paper tissues are usually made of a thin foil. A tear-open flap is formed from weakening lines and can be torn with an attached adhesive tape (22) in order to open the pack. To avoid a further accidental tearing of the pack, reinforcements which locally increase the tearing resistance of the wrapper are arranged in the region of weakening line ends (21).

Abstract: The present invention pertains to improved pop-up dispensing systems in which edge portions of adjacent towels are non-parallel when the individual towel sheets are interleaved and folded. This new configuration provides improved pop-up dispensing reliability by providing a predictable, repeatable separation process. The overlapped area formed by the overlapping end edges is tapered such that there is a point across the sheet width with the greatest overlap in the direction of the pulling force and a point across the sheet width with the least overlap in the direction of the pulling force. This configuration allows the area of maximum overlap to pull the next sheet through the dispensing aperture at the same time that the sheet separation process is starting to take place at the area of least overlap. The separation process begins at the point of least overlap and proceeds across the overlapping area along a "separation front" toward the point of greatest overlap.

Abstract: The present invention presents improved packages for single-use, disposable folded towels, and more particularly to single- and multi-towel packages which provide for readily grasping a defined portion of the towel upon opening the package and automatic unfolding of the towel upon removal from the package without a separate unfolding step requiring additional consumer action. Single-towel embodiments are disclosed which provide for complete unfolding of the towel by the use of: (a) an opening bearing a particular geometrical relationship to the dimensions of the folded towel; or (b) a flexible bar within the package to provide unfolding of the towel in the longitudinal direction. A multi-towel embodiment which provides for the advantageous dispensing features and convenience of an improved single-towel package while providing the added capability of multi-towel transportation is also disclosed.

Abstract: A sealed envelope contains a moistened pad that functions as a swab. The pad is secured to the envelope by an intermediate seal line. When the top of the envelope is removed, the pad is exposed. Since the pad is still captively held to the remainder of the envelope, the liquid on the pad may be dispensed by holding the clean, dry bottom of the envelope. The pad functions as a swab and the remainder of the envelope functions as the applicator handle and reservoir.

Abstract: A dispensing device for providing premoistened wipes from the conventional toilet-tissue roll holder so that dry and moist cleaning material is available from the same convenient location. The dispensing device comprising an upper container section with sidewalls and backwall extending underneath the container section. Lid exit provided in endwall of the container section for removal of premoistened wipes. Sufficient space provided underneath container section for placement of toilet-tissue roll between the lower sidewalls and backwall. Mounting holes provided in lower sidewalls for mounting the dispenser on the roll holder spindle. The dispensing device conveniently provides premoistened wipes in the space above the toilet-tissue roll.

Abstract: A carton for housing sheets, particularly dryer sheets. The dryer sheets are preferably stacked in a "C" shape and are removed via an access flap which may include 2 hinges and may be reclosable. The ratio of the length of the horizontal axis of the access flap is preferably of a defined ratio to the width of the sheet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of compacting a plurality of flat, stacked, non-woven, cotton, cotton blend, and fibrous articles from a normal size to a greatly reduced size to form a package of such articles that saves exterior packaging, shipping, handling, and warehouse costs. The pressure and time dwell are selected to compact the stacked articles to the extent necessary to cause the desired size reduction, but not sufficient to either damage the articles or compact them to the degree that a liquid or other means is required to recover them from their compacted to their original state.