Abstract: A vending machine adapter to allow items not normally suited to being vended through a particular vending machine to be vended. The vending machine adapter includes a container of substantially the same size and shape as the item normally vended by the particular vending machine and at least one recess provided in the container for holding the item or items normally not vended.

Abstract: A unitary blank for forming a packaging container for a heavy article such as a motor is disclosed, the blank including opposed vertical side and end wall panels, and top and bottom flaps connected with each of the panels, respectively, characterized by the provision in the fold lines between each of a pair of opposed panels and at least one of the flaps connected thereto an H-shaped cut, which cut straddles the fold line and defines a pair of opposed binding tabs generally facing the fold line, whereby when the flap is folded to a horizontal position and the tabs are foldably displaced inwardly, a recess is formed in the edge between the panel and the associated flap for receiving a binding strap arranged circumferentially about the container.

Abstract: A thermoplastic container is provided with a venting structure to enhance the delivery therefrom of food products, including toppings and the like, in an en mass or molded form from the container. A deep drawn rupturable tip is formed in a concave bottom web of the container which can be ruptured by a fingernail or fork tine to vent the bottom of the contents to atmosphere and enhance dispensing of the entire contents by inverting the container. The tip is of lesser depth than the bottom concavity to permit stacking of containers one upon the other and normal positioning on a flat surface.

Abstract: A receiving and storage container according to the present invention provides the ability to collect a tape strip and to store the same between a pair of substantially parallel walls and include an opening in the container arranged such that the leading edge of the stored tape is positionally retained proximate the opening so as to render the leading edge of the tape immediately accessible from outside of the container without first having to rewind the tape.

Abstract: Barrier device consisting of a fluorescent strip of fabric supported on a stretchable cord.

Abstract: Multiple ply packaging materials formed of certain polymer films, each having a gas permeability of 10 or less cc per 100 square inches per mil thickness over a 24 hour period at one atmosphere pressure, and 73.degree. F. and 50% R.H., such as polyvinylidene chloride, exhibit unexpectedly high gas barrier properties in comparison with a single film of the same equivalent thickness.

Abstract: A container includes a mesh package and a header which serves both to close the upper end of the package and to provide a convenient handle for the package. The header is secured to the package without the use of fasteners or adhesives by the provision of wing members at the lower end of the header which are shaped and dimensioned so as to project through mesh openings in the package when the lower end of the header is inserted into the upper end of the package.

Abstract: The disassembled tower and/or boom units of a modular construction crane are arranged in packages for handling by container equipment by means of rectangular frames releasably attached to the two longitudinal end portions of each unit and equipped with the conventional couplings of a shipping container of standard dimensions.

Abstract: A merchandise packaging and display device for floor mats, and the like. The device comprises a sheet of paper board shaped to be folded over a marginal edge portion of a floor mat and which is then secured thereto by staples. The paper board has a slot for receiving the neck of a hanger by means of which the assembly may be suspended from a horizontal pole or bar. The hanger has arms which extend outwardly from the base of the neck portion and fit within the space between the top edge of the mat and the folded portion of the paper board. Sufficient clearance is provided so that the hanger may be rotated with reference to the paper board support, whereby the neck and head of the hanger may be moved into a position where they lie substantially flush with the paper board support, so as to reduce the over-all size of the carton in which the mats may be transported. The assembly enables mats to be displayed vertically.

Abstract: There are disclosed various embodiments of record assembly webs. The record assembly webs are formed into separable record assemblies. Each assembly includes a record that can be applied to merchandise. One record part of the record can be readily removed from another part using one hand.

Abstract: Portable fire-hose composed of a foldable fire-hose and a wrapping sheet member provided with at least one fastening member secured to the wrapping sheet member so as to tightly wrap the fire-hose in its folded condition. The fire-hose is provided with a metallic joint composed of a male member rigidly mounted on an end of the fire-hose and a female member rigidly mounted on another end of the fire-hose. The fastening member is provided with at least one velvet type fastener.

Abstract: A frangible package containing sealant for sealing joints between adjacent construction panels or slabs composed of such materials as concrete, masonry units and curtain wall, includes an elongated tube-like bar having a pair of continuous lines of weakness extending longitudinally along its entire length on opposite sides thereof to enable the bar to be broken apart longitudinally along the lines and thus to release the joint sealant disposed within the hollow interior of the bar, and a pair of end walls for sealing the sealant within the bar. The bar is adapted to be fastened to and extend along the top edge of an expansion joint filler strip, and a pair of external up-turned flanges extending from opposite sides of the bottom portion of the package anchor it to the adjacent slabs after they are positioned on opposite sides of the package and strip so that the top portion of the package may be pulled away readily from its bottom portion leaving it in place to help support the sealant.