Abstract: An earring rack adapted for mounting on a wall or door and comprising a framework of vertical members and horizontal cross members. The cross members are provided with slots and apertures for hanging and displaying earrings. In one embodiment of an improved slotted aperture a hole defined in the cross member near its lower edge is intersected by a downwardly extending slot which allows ingress to and egress from the hole. The intersecting hole and slot define a hook-like element in the body of the cross member in which an earring can be conveniently hung.

Abstract: A holder for both clip-on and pierced earrings is disclosed herein having a frame mounting a net or screen about it's edge marginal region and a loop-like leash attached to the top of the frame. Clip-on earrings are attached to the leash while pierced earrings couple to the net in a random display. The edge marginal regions of the net are adhesively secured to a recessed shoulder on the back of the frame. A mat is employed to cover the edge marginal region and to provide reinforcement.

Abstract: An ear-ring stand is formed by a sheet-shaped portion for attachment of ear-rings and a base portion for supporting the sheet-shaped portion in an upstanding position. The sheet-shaped portion has perforations therein for receiving the stems of ear-rings and a backing of resilient sheet material behind the perforations for resiliently and releasibly engaging the ear-ring stems upon insertion of the latter through the perforations.

Abstract: A light string carrier includes a lattice for holding a light string wrapped thereabout and a handle integral with the lattice. A carrier cover having two hinged members is provided to overfit the lattice with the handle protruding from the cover. Hinges on the cover members provide for removability of the cover from the lattice.

Abstract: A showcase includes a flexible cover sheet, a flexible mounting sheet having a plurality of holes therein, and a flexible spacer sheet, all bound together along folds. A hanger strap is attached at its ends adjacent to top corners of the cover sheet. A first closure pair, attached adjacent to the top edges of the cover sheet and mounting sheet, normally holds them together. Second and a third closure pairs, attached adjacent to the top and bottom corners on each side of the cover sheet, hold the showcase together in the transport mode, but can be easily opened to convert the showcase to the display mode.

Abstract: A detonating cord transport package wherein a continuous length of a metal jacket detonating cord is installed on a plurality of separator-support members such that the detonating cord is formed in a plurality of loops on each separator-support member with the two end portions of each loop being in proximity to each other. In the preferred embodiment, the two end portions of each loop engage each other and cross each other as seen in a given view.

Abstract: A showcase comprising a flexible rectangular cover sheet, a flexible substantially-rectangular mounting sheet having holes therein, and a flexible substantially-rectangular spacer sheet; all bound together along folds therein with stitching. A stiffener is integral with and adjacent to the edge of the cover sheet, and a flexible hanger strap is attached at its ends adjacent to the top corners of the cover sheet. A first closure pair, attached adjacent to the top edges of the cover sheet and mounting sheet, normally holds them together. Second and a third closure pairs, attached adjacent to the top and bottom corners on each side of the cover sheet, holds the showcase together in the trransport mode, but can be easily opened to convert the showcase to the display mode.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a soft, book-like container for storing and displaying items of jewelry. The container generally comprises a pliable, foldable cover element made from a first, durable material and a page-like section made from a second, fabric material. The page-like section is affixed along one side edge to the cover element and is arranged relative to the cover element to permit folding of the cover element about the page-like fabric section to contain the page-like fabric section, Moreover, the page-like fabric section comprises a fabric loop having exterior jewelry display surfaces and inner mounting cap surfaces.

Abstract: An apparatus for displaying or storing jewelery, comprising in combination a support means and successive layers of spacing means, a backing and a retention medium.

Abstract: A detonating cord transport system is disclosed wherein detonating cord is windingly disposed on a plurality of separator-support members in such a manner that the cord is wholly accessible from a front face surface and is thus disposed without having to manipulate the separator-support members. For each separator-support member, the detonating cord is windingly disposed on a plurality of winding support devices such that there are a plurality of severing locations at frequent intervals at which severing locations there is incorporated means for stopping any detonation that occurs, with the result that such detonation will be confined to a relatively short length of detonating cord and will also be confined to the detonating cord transport system container.

Abstract: Apparatus for separately holding a multiplicity of each of several different sized elastic bands such as rubber bands. The apparatus includes a body having a multiplicity of storage regions, each of which has a storage slot. Further, the circumferences of at least two of the storage slots in different storage regions are different from one another. More specifically, a storage region is formed by disposing a first storage slot having a first circumference between two other restraining or confining ridges or regions, each of which ridges or regions has a larger circumference than the first region. Different sized elastic bands are then wrapped about the body in the different storage regions. The circumference about the body in a storage slot of a particular storage region which is appropriately sized to hold a particular elastic band is at least as large as the circumference of the inside surface of the elastic band.

Abstract: Disclosed is a box-like package container for containing and displaying a pair of ornamental pieces for sale. Its inner rear wall has catch means for holding the ornamental pieces horizontally at separate positions; its front wall has a window opening large enough to give the sight of the ornamental pieces hung on the inner rear wall; and its rear wall has a hole at its top for permitting the hanging of the package. The lovely shape of the package is well matched with the ornaments contained inside, thereby causing attraction of castomers' attention to the ornaments inside. The package permits customers to have direct access to goods and feel free to select ornaments.

Abstract: A protection system includes a body cover capable of being wrapped around an antique doll to form a generally tubular protective wrap. The body cover includes first and second spaced apart body ties for securing the body cover to the doll body section. First and second exterior tie straps are positionable around the outer surface of the body cover to maintain the body cover tightly wrapped around the doll. A pair of bootlets pass over and protect the shoes and feet of the doll. A head cover is provided to cover and protect the doll's head. A pair of hand mitts are provided to cover and protect the doll's hands and fingers.

Abstract: A protective housing is provide for transporting circular saw blades, comprising an integral structure formed of a face plate, a lateral flange at each of two opposite edges disposed perpendicularly to the face plate, and a foot flange extending perpendicularly from each lateral flange adapted to engage a supporting surface. A carriage bolt extends through and aperture in the center of the face plate. A plurality of circular saw blades may be placed in the structure inside the foot flanges, and the carriage bolt inserted through the aperture in the face plate and through the apertures in the centers of the saw blades. A nut, such as a wing nut, is then screwed onto the carriage bolt and tightened down against the saw blades. The housing provides a convenient means for transporting the blades to and from a job, providing protection for the blades themselves, the workman, and the environment.

Abstract: A jewelry storage case includes three jewelry containing trays for holding a plurality of jewelry items, each tray including a plurality of apertures in the base thereof and at least one tray including a plurality of hooks in the base thereof for removably securing a plurality of jewelry items to the tray; a first cover for covering one outermost tray; a second cover for covering the other outermost tray; upper and lower hinge sections for hingedly securing the three jewelry containing trays together; and hubs on the covers for hingedly securing the covers to the hinge sections and thereby to the trays such that each tray and the first and second covers can pivot with respect to each other.

Abstract: A jewelry holding device for holding, displaying, and carrying jewelry, particularly in the form of earrings for pierced ears. The device includes a support member connected to a rigid foam member. The support member includes a recess for holding the separate retainer of each earring, while the foam member is adapted to be pierced by the post of each earring and to retain them in that position embedded in the foam member. The foam member may have a cover sheet connected over its exposed, useful surface to prevent deterioration of the foam material. Various forms of the invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: A foldable apparatus for holding post-type earrings, medals and any other jewelry equipped with a post-type connecting means. The apparatus having a sheet of aida cloth and a sheet of craft foam bonded together and in which said aida cloth approximates a mesh screen containing a plurality of apertures. Said post earrings and the like are inserted through the combination of the aida cloth and craft foam and are held in place.

Abstract: A shirt is packaged on a flexible shirt board without the need for pins or clips to maintain the integrity of the folded shirt by using a shirt board which is coated with a transient adhesive. In the folding process portions of the skirt are adhered to the transient adhesive by a steam iron. A transient adhesive coated collar board may also be used to support the shirt collar. To unpackage the skirt, it is simply unfolded and pulled away from the shirt board at the adherent portions. A preferred form of transient adhesive for use in the process is also disclosed.

Abstract: An earring purse which includes a stiff foraminous panel for mounting post earrings keeps the earrings organized and prevents collisions. The stiff panel is rectangular and attaches to the inside of a rectangular protective cover along one of its edges. In the closed position, the protective cover folds over the stiff panel and attaches to itself by a fastening means comprising Velcro strips located at both ends of the protective cover. The protective cover opens into a single flap allowing the stiff panel to be lifted up for convenient posting and retrieval of earrings.

Abstract: A display box for an ornamental article including pivotally interconnected top and bottom members, the bottom member having an insert panel removably mounted therein and to which a display panel for receiving an ornamental article for display thereon is pivotally interconnected, the insert panel including a resilient pad with which the display panel engages, the resilient pad urging the display panel in an upwardly inclined direction to a display position upon location of the top member in the open position thereof.

Abstract: A device for holding and displaying jewelry of the type having attachment means such as posts and rear clips, pins and the like, having a first page of mesh material having a plurality of apertures defined therein through which apertures the attachment means such as the posts of pierced earrings can be passed and from the rear the rear clips of such pierced earrings can be inserted on the earring posts to hold the jewelry to the mesh page, a second mesh page similar in structure to the first mesh page, a separator element disposed between the first and second mesh pages being of substantially the same size as the first and second mesh pages and having cushioning on each side thereof, and a binding having front and rear cover members with cushioning on the inside of each respectively, the binding means further including means to retain the first and second mesh pages and separator element within the device. Either of the mesh pages may also have slits therein for standard earrings or the like.

Abstract: A method of assembling a pierced earring on a display card includes the steps of mounting an earring clutch in an aperture in the card so that the clutch is releasably secured in the aperture and then slidably inserting the post of the pierced earring through the mounted clutch. The method can be effectively adapted for automated assembly apparatus, and the assemby formed by the method is effective in that it permits the earring to be removed from the card for inspection while the clutch thereof remains attached to the card.

Abstract: A supported package for displaying small items such as coins is formed from a tubular sleeve, for example of MYLAR (trade mark) film or the like and which is flattened and removably attached on a planar support surface which comprises a series of transversely spaced transversely elongated members, which may, for exmaple, be formed by slits in the support surface, each having associated with it an opening formed by a longitudinally extending pair of opposed edges through which at least a portion of the flattened sleeve is passed. The package can be readily formed or adjusted to accommodate snugly items such as coins of differing sizes, and the packages can be readily mounted, moved and rearranged on the display surface.

Abstract: A device for displaying or storing jewelry such as pierced earrings, medals, nametags and like items having a decorative front portion and a back portion having at least one pin-like shaft which cooperates with a clamp to hold such items in place on the user's clothing or body. The device provides a virtually infinite number of positions and relationships in which such items can be displayed. It consists of a cloth panel mounted to a first frame which is mounted to a second frame of equal or larger size. Optionally, either frame may be provided with means for holding the device in an upright position and/or suspending it from a vertical surface such as a wall.

Abstract: A controlled infusion container suitable for infusing substances into a liquid into which it is immersed includes a container for the infusible material fabricated from porous sheet material folded upon itself providing a reservoir for the infusible material. The distal edges are folded upon themselves to form a relatively small overlap portion which is then sealed to provide a centrally disposed opening. A handle is inserted into the opening extending therein and is fastened to the remaining open edge of the container retaining the infusible substance therein. By inserting the assembly into a liquid and gently providing for up and down and lateral motion a pumping action created by the handle provides efficient infusion of the infusible substances into the liquid.

Abstract: A tool display package is disclosed which includes a display card to be removably connected to a tool of the type including a projecting nut. An opening is provided near the bottom of the card of size and configuration to overfit and to frictionally engage the nut. A plastic cap is provided with an interior recess of dimensions to frictionally engage the nut over the card to releasably secure the card to the tool. By removing the cap, the card can be separated from the tool by pulling sufficiently to overcome the frictional engagement forces. After the card has been removed and the tool is ready for use, the cap can be reapplied over the nut to provide a finished appearance.

Abstract: A package for use in displaying merchandise on a display stand wherein the merchandise is securely attached to the package and wherein the merchandise may be actually grasped and felt by the potential purchaser who may even simulate the use of the merchandise.

Abstract: In order to maintain the shape of a folded garment, and to hold it in the folded position, there is provided a display device comprising a first support element adapted to extend across the shoulders of the garment at the back, a second support element adapted to enter the neck of the garment in the area of the shoulders so as to hold the garment in position, and a pair of bars about which the sleeves may be folded so as to lie generally parallel with the sides of the garments and with each other. The support element also includes a pair of clips or latches which retain a lower marginal portion of the garment when the latter is folded up. For particular effectiveness in maintaining the shape and ease of folding, there is preferably also provided a generally rectangular frame comprising side frame elements and a bottom frame element which assists in the folding up of the lower marginal portion.

Abstract: An open-faced frame supports and protects a continuous strand of garland. The strand is wound around a pair of spaced, oppositely oriented "V"-shaped strand support members. Each of the support members has two hingeably joined portions, each with a peripheral edge. A plurality of strand receiving recesses are situated along each peripheral edge. The support members are retained in parallel relation by two spaced, substantially planar elements. Openings on the ends of each element receive and retain the support members. A band encircles the elements and a portion of the strand therebetween. The frame is virtually hidden from view by the garland, but protects same from being flattened or crushed during handling, shipping, and display.

Abstract: A jewelry holding device is disclosed for holding jewelry having a post configuration, such as earrings and the like. The device has a frame with a mesh or woven cloth stretched thereacross providing a relatively large surface area in which the jewelry posts are inserted and held by the relative friction between the post and the mesh covering.

Abstract: A detonating cord transport package wherein detonating cord is installed on a plurality of separator-support members so as to provide crossover locations at frequent intervals at which crossover locations there is incorporated means for stopping any detonation that occurs, with the result that such detonation will be confined to a relatively short length of detonating cord and will also be confined to the container in which the detonating cord transport package is disposed.

Abstract: A jewelry storage container includes a generally planer flexible web shaped member on which is mounted a plurality of compartments. Each compartment is formed of at least one additional web shaped member. At least one side of each of the compartments is selectively closed by means of a band shaped molded hook and loop fastening apparatus.

Abstract: A cam operated gripper driven by an endless chain receives at a feed station a wrapped straw having a heat-bondable portion and carries the straw to a bonding section. The gripper is associated with an electric heater which is in contact with the gripped straw. In the bonding section, an electric power supply rail is provided so that a collector of the heater slides on the rail, energizing the electric heater to heat the heat-bondable portion of the wrapped straw. In the bonding section, the heater is also pressed against the carton travelling in a production line at the same speed as the moving speed of the heater with the heat-bondable portion of the wrapped film therebetween. Thus one film wrapper is heat-bonded to each carton. After the completion of bonding, the cam operated gripper releases the straw allowing the straw to remain attached on the carton.

Abstract: A packaging structure for an article of furniture such as an end frame of a bed is disclosed.

Abstract: A shirt card, formed of a unitary blank of paperboard, for supporting a shirt during transport and display. The shirt is secured to the card without the necessity of pins. The shirt card is foldable and is self-locking in the folded position. The card comprises a main panel, a central fold line separating the main panel into top and bottom sections, a collar receiving extension at the top edge of the top section, a pair of slits receiving the sleeves of the shirt, a second set of slits receiving the sides of the shirt, and a tab and slit locking mechanism to lock the main panel in the folded position. The collar receiving extension can have a pair of opposed wing flaps for fully supporting the collar. A clothes hanger is received in the body portion of the shirt to support the shirt card with the shirt attached thereto.

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: An article containing carton, and method of assemblying it, for packaging a lamp and lamp shade in the same carton in a minimum of space and with little chance that the lamp and lamp shade will be damaged during transport. The lamp is attached to a first support panel with heat shrinkable material, and the lamp shade is attached between second and third support panels with heat shrinkable material surrounding the support panels and the shade. The first support panel is operatively fastened to the bottom of the carton, and the assembly of the lamp shade and second and third support panels, wrapped by heat shrinkable material, is positioned within the carton so that the lamp and shade are always maintained in spaced relationship in the carton horizontal dimensions, and so that the lamp does not abut the shade supporting spider. The third panel has a central opening through which a portion of the lamp extends into the interior volume defined by the shade.

Abstract: An improvement on U.S. Pat. No. 4,008,802 wherein a raised, preferably integral, strip of resilient material is provided into the exposed edge of which surgical sharps may be inserted. Transverse printed lines divide the raised strip into sharp receiving zones which are consecutively numbered. Needle receiving zones such as those disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,008,802 may be provided in other areas of a pad, the needle zones being preferably numbered in a separate sequence from the sharp receiving zones. The pad, when it has performed its function may be folded over and held in such position by VELCRO fastener material.

Abstract: A merchandise package for containing the right size and number of bolts and nuts and a gasket for a flange connection to be used in water, air, gas and steam services. The package includes a substantially rigid plate-like member onto which a substantially flat gasket and a plurality of bolts and nuts are secured. Each of the plurality of nuts is threadingly attached to one of the plurality of bolts and the unit so produced is positioned on the plate-like member with the head of the bolt and with the nut positioned one on either side of a portion of the gasket so as to cause a portion of each bolt to form a bridge over the portion of the gasket.

Abstract: A wrapper assembly for packaging articles includes a carrier element supporting the articles and a sleeve surrounding the carrier element and the articles. The carrier element comprises two compartments, each formed of a separate bottom wall, a separate lateral wall and at least one separate end wall. The two lateral walls are in a face-to-face contacting relationship.

Abstract: A package is disclosed which comprises a hose nozzle, sprinkler head spike base, or the like, mounted on a shipping/display card. The hose nozzle, sprinkler head spike base, or the like has two holes formed in portions thereof for receiving fasteners. The holes may be formed in a plate which is part of the article, or they may be formed in web portions formed on the article specifically for mounting. The fastener includes a cylindrical portion for engagement with said holes and an enlarged head engaging the side of said card opposite the side on which said article is mounted, or alternatively a rivet member with two flexible cam-supporting legs, each insertable through one hole.

Abstract: A detonating cord transport package wherein detonating cord is installed on a plurality of separator-support members so as to provide crossover locations at frequent intervals at which crossover locations there is incorporated means for stopping any detonation that occurs, with the result that such detonation will be confined to a relatively short length of detonating cord and will also be confined to the container in which the detonating cord transport package is disposed.