Abstract: A reservoir-containing garage mat, constructed of a semi-rigid material, into which one or more unfolded sections of standard newspaper are placed as the absorbent material. A meshed cover is placed over the newspaper and is removably attached to the mat to secure the newspaper in place. When placed underneath a motor vehicle, leaking liquid debris such as oil, transmission, hydraulic or radiator fluid, will pass through the mesh thereby making contact with the newspaper. The newspaper is replenished when stained or saturated.

Abstract: Individual beverage containers 16 are transported by conveyor track 14A to conveyor track 14B, along which they are advanced by parallel chains 34 and 36 carrying flight bars 44. Trays 26 to receive containers 16 are advanced by an inclined conveyor track 24B having projections 30 to engage the trays. A plurality of support members 130 are disposed at the downstream end of track 14B to introduce the containers into the trays. Special trays are used having a plurality of structural members on their inner wall surfaces to define recessed regions between the structural members into which the curved surfaces of the containers fit so that they are held upright.

Abstract: A portable tray comprising a tray body and legs extending outward therefrom, the tray body and legs each having a core of a resiliently compressive matrix and an outer layer of visco-elastic material. A second embodiment comprises a tray body formed of a first air-filled chamber. Second and third air-filled chambers are mounted to the first air-filled chamber and spaced apart from one another to straddle the user's legs.

Abstract: A tray which, in one preferred form, may be sized to hold a flat food product such as a pizza. The tray, in this one preferred form, includes a pair of opposed side walls each being foldably connected along a base edge at a generally right angle to a floor. A corner wall is foldably connected to each end of each side wall and also is oriented at a generally right angle to the floor, each corner wall also being oriented at an angle relative to its connected side wall. A set up panel is foldably connected to a bottom edge of each corner panel, is foldably connected to the floor, and overlies the floor in flush relation when the associated corner panel is oriented at a general right angle relative to the floor. A fastener system directly connects each set up panel with the floor. When each set up panel is so fastened to the floor, the side walls and the corner walls are retained in generally upright, i.e.

Abstract: A rectangular starch tray having a flat base with an upstanding peripheral wall comprising side walls and end walls, the end walls having downwardly projecting portions cut away over the central region thereof to provide corner feet, the upstanding portions of the end walls each being shaped with a recess having a sloping bottom surface and the feet having downward projections which locate into the end regions of the recess when trays are stacked, thereby to minimize relative sliding movement between the stacked trays.

Abstract: The stackable low depth bottle case of the present invention includes four side walls and a bottom portion. A plurality of upwardly projecting hollow columns extend upwardly within the side walls. The columns, walls, and bottom portion define a plurality of bottle retaining pockets. The bottle retaining pockets have flat surfaces to permit retention of bottles without base indentations and to permit rotation of petaloid bottles. The columns extend upwardly from the base portion a distance approximately one third of the height of the bottles to be retained. The columns may be hollow to permit empty cases to stack top to bottom. The lower surface of the bottom portion has circular concave portions with central retaining openings to facilitate stacking of loaded cases top to bottom. When a case is disposed on a lower filled case, the bottle tops of the lower case are guided toward the central retaining openings by the circular concave portions.

Abstract: A sterilizing tray for holding objects while they are being sterilized in a sterilizing solution. At least one end of the sterilizing tray is equipped with a top pivoting end door whose latch can be released by tipping the end of the sterilizing tray against the work surface. Once the latch is released, the weight of sterilized objects in the tipped sterilizing tray pushes the end door open, thereby depositing the sterilized objects neatly on the work surface without their ever having been touched by the user.

Abstract: A packing case for frozen shrimps having a case body provided with a protruding-up curved section in the bottom to consume the inflating pressure during the freezing course so as to keep the original case shape after frozen.

Abstract: An accessory tray which can be placed atop a computer monitor regardless of the monitor's size and shape. The underside of the tray has a rubber friction pad attached near its front, and a bendable wire attached near its rear by means of tubes welded to the underside. The wire is bent to hold the rear of the tray spaced from the top of the monitor so that the tray will not block any air vents in the top of the monitor. The friction pad, and a soft plastic sleeve over the portion of the wire that contacts the top of the monitor, enable the tray to resist slipping. Options such as a copyholder and a static electricity grounding connection are also attachable to the underside of the tray.

Abstract: A combination serving tray, bed tray and bathtub tray. A "U-shaped" leg is hinged at each end of an elongated tray, to swing from a closed position underneath the tray frame down into a generally upright position. In this position, the legs hold the tray a predetermined height above the surface on which the legs are supported. A cammed latch is provided beneath the bottom surface of the tray, positioned to engage the resiliently bendable bight portion of each "U"-shaped leg when the leg is swung up from its open position to its closed position. Handles are provided at each end of the tray, slidably engaged with the tray frame and movable outward a predetermined maximum distance but no farther. In its preferred form, the cammed latch includes a spherical body that engages the resiliently bendable bight portions of the "U"-shaped legs to hold them in their closed positions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container for jamming means (4), for example, radar chaff, IR burning bodies or similar. Such containers (1) filled with jamming means (4) are arranged behind each other in a storing space in connection to dispensing device on an aircraft, for example, an aeroplane. For the purpose of diverting or for other purpose the containers are dispensed from the dispenser device. The container according to the invention comprises a frame construction (2) and a loosly installed insert (3) in this frame construction defining a space for the jamming means (4). The assembled container has a low weight in combination with good rigidity when the insert is installed in the frame construction, but in a separated condition as the frame construction and the insert are easily deformable.

Abstract: An economic stackable container of foldable corrugated material with improved strength for forming a stable stack of containers. Ventilation spaces are provided between stacked containers. The arrangement of panel is disclosed. An extension formed at the top at each corner projects into a notch formed at the bottom of a respective corner of the container above. The panels are particularly reinforced by folded panels at the corners. A separate reinforcing sheet is applied around the periphery of the panels of the main sheet. The sheets have their corrugations in the various panels oriented for strength.

Abstract: A simulated food product carrier formed of synthetic resin accurately conforming to a carrier portion of an actual foodstuff, such as an oyster half shell. The simulated food product representation is formed as a printing on a suitable nontoxic synthetic resin cover sheet, permitting the food product to be stored and served thereon. In one embodiment, the carrier is formed of high temperature resistant synthetic resin, permitting the carrier and food product thereon to be heated for serving. The carrier is adapted for extended storage at freezing temperatures. The carrier is provided, in one form, as individual food product carriers and, in another disclosed form, as a portion of a serving tray or dish.

Abstract: A tray for foodstuffs or the like having a continuous edge rim and a flexible cover placed over the top of the tray and sealed to the rim with an elongate continuous interlockable separate rib and groove profile on strips sealed to the surface of the cover wherein upstanding pull flanges above the rib and groove profiles may be pulled apart and the cover severed between the profiles for access to the contents so that the cover may be opened and closed.

Abstract: A surgical procedure tray for supporting disposable medical devices in a surgical procedure pack. The tray and components are wrapped with a sterile wrap. The tray includes a substantially flat bottom portion and a border surrounding the periphery of the bottom portion. The border has a series of bends and includes an upwardly extending lip of a predetermined thickness. The distal end of the lip narrows to connect to a thinner rounded elbow which joins a downwardly slanting ledge. The distal end of the ledge is connected to a tip which is connected to a bead. The thinner outer portions and numerous bends of the border flex so that damage to the sterile wrap covering the tray is reduced.

Abstract: A method of making a jewelry display card includes the steps of welding a plastic hanger member on the rear side of a plastic card member so that the hanger member is spaced inwardly by at least approximately one-sixteenth of an inch from the perimeter of the card member, overlaying a foam pad on the front side of the card member, overlaying a flexible, plastic sheet on the foam pad and welding the flexible, plastic sheet to the card member along a welded seam which extends around substantially the entire perimeter of the card member.

Abstract: A serving tray is provided for use with a removable cover. The tray is provided with a rim section having a laterally extending ledge portion and a skirt portion depending therefrom. The skirt portion having upper edge segments spaced from the underside of the ledge portion and cooperating therewith to form substantially rigid marginal lips. Cooperating with the tray is a removable cover having an upright wall section encompassing and depending from a top section. The lower edge of the wall section terminates in an outwardly extending first flange. A yieldable second flange extends downwardly and outwardly from the first flange and portions of the second flange cooperate therewith to form a plurality of pockets encompassing and lockingly accommodating the tray lips when said tray and cover ar in assembled relation.

Abstract: A tray for storing and transporting a plurality of cylindrically-shaped articles, such as beverage containers, in a stable, upright position is provided. The tray is comprised of a bottom member and four walls extending upwardly therefrom and interconnected to form an enclosure for receiving the articles. A plurality of rib members are disposed on respective inner surfaces of the walls of the tray. Selected ones are arranged in cooperating pairs to define respective recessed regions therebetween. Each of the cooperating pairs of rib members contacts a corresponding one of the articles at respective positions on the curved surfaces thereof so that a predetermined portion of each article is received within the corresponding recessed region and at least a portion of the curved surface of the article is in contact with the corresponding wall within the recessed region, thereby retaining the articles in a substantially upright position within the tray.

Abstract: A lightweight safety tray particularly suitable for use in the passenger compartment of a moving vehicle, and including a generally rectangular support frame of low density, highly resilient polymeric material, which frame has a flat bottom, front, rear and opposing side walls, with a sunken planar shelf in the upper surface portion of the frame which is bounded by upward extensions of the frame walls. The planar shelf has an array of regular shaped cavities in its upper surface which provides a grid of longitudinally and transversely extending ribs. A generally flat plastic corrugated board covers the planar shelf. There is a flexible, resilient plastic outer coating which envelopes the entire outer surfaces of the combined frame and corrugated board, and which holds the board in place, and whereby an upper tray working surface is provided which is bounded on four sides by the upward wall extensions.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved package and packaging method for products that contain moisture. In the preferred embodiment, the product to be packaged is placed in a tray and the product and the tray are wrapped with a transparent film. The film is selectively affixed to at least a portion of the bottom of the tray using a heat-activated adhesive to form a leak-resistant package.

Abstract: A serving tray for carrying a plurality of plates includes a planar member having upper and lower surfaces and a peripheral edge and a lip extending upwardly from the upper surface of the planar member at the peripheral edge thereof. The planar member is symmetrically shaped to form a plurality of plate retaining areas, with the lip and peripheral edge forming a plurality of curved segments which partially define a portion of the plate retaining areas. The lip has a contour which conforms in shape to the outer perimeter area of the plurality of plates so as to hold the plurality of plates thereon within the plate retaining areas.

Abstract: An invertable tray for holding and displaying fish or deli products in a commercial refrigerated display case. In one form for displaying fish or other wet products, the tray has an elongated arched center with side walls, the junction being a trough for drainage of the fluids so that the product will not be laying in the fluid. Lateral spaced slits cut through the center of the tray support removable dividers. In the inverted state, the arched central portion is a partitioned bowl and the side walls now form supporting pedestal legs.

Abstract: A surgical instrument rack for storing and supporting pivoted surgical instruments is defined by an open frame-type structure. The instruments are retained to the rack by a lock bar which also functions to maintain a pivotal frame in a position forcing the instruments to an open condition for cleaning and sterilization. Separator clips separate the instruments into groupings. A removable retainer clip snaps over the instruments and is adapted to display indicia referencing instruments in each grouping to facilitate return of the instruments to the rack after usage.

Abstract: A serving platter for supporting hot pizza pans to keep the pan from direct contact with the table where it is to be served.

Abstract: A container constituted of a microwave transparent material for the heating or cooking of foods or comestibles through the intermediary of microwaves at a high degree of efficiency and with an enhanced temperature uniformity. The container base is configured in a manner to produce generally wavilinear or undulating bottom wall and side wall configurations which will disperse the food or comestible within the container to an optimum extent so as to increase the heating and cooking efficiency thereof, and to provide a more uniform temperature distribution throughout the container contents, thereby enabling the rapid and even heating and/or cooking of the food by microwave energy.

Abstract: The tray of the instant invention includes a frame, having a rigid core with a plastomer coating thereover. An air-permeable web is disposed over the frame in a taut condition such that the web smoothly meets the frame and that the top side of the frame and the web form a continuous, planar surface.The method of baking a bakery product according to the invention includes the steps of preparing the dough for the product and forming the dough into a desired shape for individual product pieces. The individually formed pieces are placed on a tray having an air-permeable mesh disposed on the upper, planar surface of the tray and the pieces are proofed on the trays for a predetermined time period. The trays are removed, with the pieces carried thereon from the proofing stand and transported on a support conveyor. The pieces are mechanically picked off of the trays with a pickup conveyor and then moved through a baking oven on the pickup conveyor.

Abstract: A tray for storing and transporting a plurality of cylindrically-shaped articles, such as beverage containers, in a stable, upright position is provided. The tray is comprised of a bottom member and four walls extending upwardly therefrom and interconnected to form an enclosure for receiving the articles. Each of the four walls has cooperating pairs of structural members extending inwardly therefrom to define respective recessed regions therebetween. Each of the cooperating pairs of structural members contacts a corresponding one of the articles at respective positions on the curved surfaces thereof so that a predetermined portion of each article is received within the corresponding recessed region and a portion of the curved surface of the article is in contact with the corresponding wall within the recessed region.

Abstract: A stack of improved bracket table cover sheets for use by dentists is disclosed. The sheets have ridges throughout their peripheries. The outer edges of the ridges extend downwardly. The ridges are designed to fit snugly over the peripheral ledges of the bracket table or of a separate backing designed to be positioned on the bracket table. Preferably, one of the raised edges is provided with an integral flap. The improved bracket table cover sheet of the stack comprises a paper component and a water and organic solvent impervious component. In one form, the impervious component is wax that impregnates the paper component. In another form the impervious component is a polymeric coating. Each bracket table cover sheet of the stack is characterized by a drape, hand, and feel that permits it to be easily folded and wrapped into a disposable pack.

Abstract: In this invention, there is provided a combination of a heat resistant container containing a ready prepared meal and a secondary package providing support for the container and restricting the flow of hot air back to the container.

Abstract: A plastic tray-like article of manufacture having a transverse central wall delineating a rear storage section with deep compartments for storing larger sized items and a front section with shallower compartments for smaller items, and wherein the bottom of the central wall serves as a stop for drawers disposed for sliding movement beneath the front section compartments.

Abstract: A tote box for discrete sheets from a reproduction apparatus, such as an electronic printer, has a bottom wall on which the sheets are stacked. Four side walls project upwardly from the bottom wall, and handles on two opposite side walls can be grasped by a person to lift and remove the tote box loaded with sheets from the reproduction apparatus. When sheets are delivered face down into the tote box with the first page facing downwardly, the entire stack needs to be inverted as it is removed from the box. In order to unload and invert the sheets, the tote box is turned first ninety degrees onto the back wall of the box and then, by grasping handholds formed in the bottom wall, the box is turned another ninety degrees to completely invert the box, thereby leaving the stack of sheets on a support with the first sheet facing upwardly. The box is removed from the stack of sheets using the handholds on the bottom of the box.

Abstract: Smearing of fat by fat-containing trayed food products on the interior surface of a thermoplastic overwrap is substantially reduced or eliminated by applying loading forces during a sealing step to the longitudinal edges of the tray containing food product. A tray with a convex bottom is preferred to enhance the quality of the seal. A convex heating plate can be used in conjunction with conventional trays.

Abstract: A serving platter for supporting hot pizza pans to keep the pan from direct contact with the table where it is to be served.

Abstract: A holder for food pouches of the type in which foods are commonly sold and stored, usually in frozen condition, and in which such foods are later cooked by microwave energy or in boiling water by consumers. The holder is formed of hard, transparent, flexible, plastic material and has a base and a pair of side walls defining an open-topped channel for receiving and retaining such a pouch. Slits formed in the side walls permit a user to squeeze end sections of such side walls together for gripping a hot food pouch as it is moved about in the kitchen and during opening of the pouch and serving of the food.

Abstract: In a cardboard container, having a bottom wall and side walls, slits are defined to extend only in the bottom wall and the material of the bottom wall is deformed or bent so that the portions of the bottom wall, adjacent to the edges of each given slit, are situated different planes and are maintained in these different planes by means of a sheet of synthetic material. The sheet of synthetic material is shaped by heat deformation to conform with the deformed shape of the bottom wall.

Abstract: A packaging tray for the packaging of consumer items has at least two adjacent cavities which are designed to facilitate full utilization of the tray by allowing overlapping of articles within the tray. A package and packaging method using the tray is also described.

Abstract: The bottom (1) and the cover (2) are made from a rigid composite material constituted by a sheet of PVC coated with a layer of polyethylene on which is applied a film of polyethylene of peelable quality. The bottom (1) has cavities (4). Peripheral flanges (3, 3') includes ears (6, 6') and are welded along a strip (7) having weakened regions (8). The cover is peelable.

Abstract: The invention provides that a microwavable tray is provided with a skirt which covers those areas of the tray subjected to heat radiation when the tray is placed under a grill for the grilling of the tray products, said skirt being of a heat reflective material.

Abstract: A single piece molded plastic instrumentation holding bridge for holding instrumentation and probes to be used with a patient laying on a stretcher is disclosed. The bridge includes depending legs which have recesses for engagement with arms mounted on the stretcher, and a surface formed by said legs which allows the bridge to be placed on the ground wherein the top surface of the bridge is at an oblique angle with respect to a horizontal plane. This invention provides a convenient and secure means for holding instrumentation on a stretcher while a patient is moved. Instrumentation may be either patient monitoring equipment, or life support equipment for the patient.

Abstract: Non-slip properties are imparted to molded plastic articles by adhering a layer of latex or a latex-impregnated sheet material onto the surface of the molded article. Preferably, the latex layer is applied prior to thermoset curing of the molded article and is adhered to the thermoset article during the curing process. The plastic may be reinforced, and the latex is preferably an acrylic latex impregnated into a sheet material such as cloth or paper.

Abstract: A shipping rack is provided which protects easily damaged articles of manufacture during transit. The shipping rack comprises one or more of tiers of vertically spaced apart shelves which are fabricated of a pliable stretchable cloth. The vertical distance between each pair of vertically adjacent shelves is slightly greater than the thickness of the article of manufacture to be loaded thereon to result in stretching of the shelves when an article of manufacture is loaded thereon into contact with an article of manufacture located onto a lower shelf to steady the load on the rack and prevent damage to the articles of manufacture.

Abstract: A package for slabs of butter of the type including a lower tray part and an upper tray part wherein the lower tray part does not have any edges protruding beyond the plane of a middle butter support field so that the butter can easily be cut into portions with a knife. The upper tray part, with its edge, engages a continuous furrow in the edge region of the lower tray part, where it is retained by friction. The slab of butter is covered with a wrapper material on its five sides above the support side on the lower tray part. The butter is thereby protected both mechanically and physically and it is very convenient to remove servings thereof.

Abstract: A portable tray table having an upper surface for supporting food, a lower surface and a peripheral edge. A skirt is coupled to the peripheral edge of the panel and extends downwardly therefrom. The panel includes an opening therein wit a cup holder supported on the panel about the opening which extends downwardly therefrom. The skirt includes at least one cut-out portion which exposes the cup holder to permit a user to insert a hand through the cut-out portion to grasp the cup holder.

Abstract: A tray for auto passenger compartments, in which a bracket is mounted at one end of a tray member, the bracket received in a slot recess extending into the one end of the tray member. The bracket sections form a hook-shaped portion with an end section adapted to be received into a window recess. The end of the tray is positioned against the door surface when the bracket is hooked to support the tray member, and an in-and-out adjustment of the bracket in the recess slot accommodates differing door configurations. The bracket sections are hinged together to allow folding for storage.

Abstract: A portable food holding device is described comprising a table section with foldable legs and a cover attached thereto, adapted to maintain contained food in either a chilled or heated condition. When not in use the legs and cover may be folded to a collapsed position to form a compact unit which may be readily transported or stored. Means are disclosed for heating or cooling the contents of the device.

Abstract: The tray for packs of especially liquid-secreting foodstuffs (for example, meat) is produced from a three-layer sheet, the two outer layers (11, 12) of which consist of foamed polystyrene, while a middle enclosed sheet consists of a narrower strip-shaped insert (13) made of absorbent material (for example, fibrous paper material). In the regions left uncovered by the narrower insert (13), the outer layers (11, 12) are connected directly to one another by means of gluing, welding, etc. The upper layer (11) pointing towards the packaged article has holes (14) which are continuous to the insert (13) and through which liquid (for example, meat juice) flows off and is then stored in the absorbent insert (13).

Abstract: An assembly tray is injection molded with an open bottom to provide access to articles supported by the tray during manufacturing. Gear teeth are included on the bottom of the tray in the shape of a timing belt for indexing the tray during manufacturing. Stacking ledges are provided in the rim on top of the tray so that one tray can be stacked on top of another without sticking. A torsion box is provided on the sides of the tray to provide torsional stability. The assembly tray can be selected from a stack of other trays, used in automated manufacturing and stacked in another stack. The assembly tray is particularly suited for assemblying components of tape cassettes.

Abstract: A lightweight, inexpensive, attractive container suitable for shipping, storing and displaying goods is disclosed in which a cover made of card stock, heavy paper or lightweight cardboard is pivotally attached at one end to a dish-like container preferably made of polycarbonate or polyvinylchloride. The body of the cover may be raised and lowered to open and close the container. One or more strut members are movably attached to the cover and are positioned on the cover with at least one end adjacent to a shoulder on the upper part of the container wall. This arrangement provides increased strength. When the cover is raised, the struts are moved into engaging relationship with respect to a slot provided in a container wall to support the cover in a raised displaying orientation. The cover preferably has product information printed thereon regarding the container's content.

Abstract: A plurality of physically separate plastic substates are injection molded, each with at least one pattern of channels formed in a surface of thereof defining a conductive circuit to be formed. The plurality of substrates are then physically connected in a common planar array either by inserting them in corresponding receptacles in a carrier board, by mating peripheral connecting elements, by using adhesive or by some other suitable connecting mechanism. Where a carrier board with pre-formed receptacles is not utilized, the individual substrates in the array are pierced and replaced. The planar array is processed to simultaneously form a conductive circuit on each substrate consisting of metal deposited in its pattern of channels. The planar array of metallized substrates may then be stuffed with electronic components on an automatic insertion machine, wave soldered. The individual finished circuit boards are then pressed out.

Abstract: The tray for packs of especially liquid-secreting foodstuffs (for example, meat) is produced from a three-layer sheet, the two outer layers (11, 12) of which consist of foamed polystyrene, while a middle enclosed sheet consists of a narrower strip-shaped insert (13) made of absorbent material (for example, fibrous paper material). In the regions left uncovered by the narrower insert (13), the outer layers (11, 12) are connected directly to one another by means of gluing, welding, etc. The upper layer (11) pointing towards the packaged article has holes (14) which are continuous to the insert (13) and through which liquid (for example, meat juice) flows off and is then stored in the absorbent insert (13).