Abstract: A planar bottom panel is attached by a first side member to a top cover panel and by a second side member to a planar food tray cover panel. The side members of the planar bottom panel enclose a food or beverage styrofoam insert having depressions for receipt of food or beverage containers. The food tray cover panel folds over a top surface of the styrofoarn insert. Sections of the food tray cover panel are removed to insert the food or beverage containers and then the top cover panel is folded over the food tray cover panel to seal the box containing food and beverage items.

Abstract: A item carrying system for providing space-efficient tool storage and transportation. The item carrying system includes a housing with a pair of storage spaces, each of the storage spaces has an open top designed for permitting insertion of an item into the respective storage space, and a plurality of containers which are removably insertable within one of the storage spaces, each of the containers is designed for holding at least one of the items.

Abstract: A cup carrier is described which has an integrally formed body portion having a base, walls and four cup-holding openings, wherein two of the cup holding openings define a first pair and two cup holding openings define a second pair, and the first pair of cup holding openings is provided at a first level relative to the base, and the second pair of openings is provided at a second level from the base which is higher from the base than the first level. The openings in one pair of the cup holding openings can be differently sized than the cup holding openings in the other pair to accommodate different sizes of drink cups.

Abstract: An apparatus for assisting in the changing of diapers for a baby in the form of a portable diaper caddy. The tray has a base adapted to rest upon a surface. The tray includes multiple selectively sized compartments including a diaper compartment in the tray adapted to contain a plurality of diapers, a pad compartment in the tray adapted to contain a baby changing pad, and a wipe compartment in the tray adapted to contain a plurality of wet baby wipes. A lid covers the wipe compartment, the lid sealing against a top portion of the wipe compartment to prevent evaporation of liquid contained in the wet baby wipes. A handle extends from the tray to allow persons to grasp the tray for carrying the tray.

Abstract: A carton for packaging a plurality of substantially identical notebook computers having sides and bottoms. The carton comprises first and second parallel spaced-apart side walls, first and second parallel spaced-apart end walls adjoining the first and the second side walls to form a four-sided enclosure, and spaced-apart parallel top and bottom closures adjoining the four-sided enclosure to provide a six-sided enclosed space. Moreover, the carton comprises a first insert disposed in the enclosed space and extending substantially continuously over the bottom closure and being supported by the bottom closure. The notebook computers are disposed within the six-sided enclosed space and engaging the first insert. Furthermore, the carton comprises a second insert disposed in the enclosed space.

Abstract: A packaging for at least two associated articles comprises a box-like body (1) with a substantially polygonal bottom (10), a number of standing side walls (11, 12) and a cover (20) which closes off the whole in the closed situation. The box-like body herein houses an internal space (30) in which the articles for packaging can be accommodated. According to the invention this internal space (30) is intended to receive therein only a first of the two articles, the first article being supplied as standard. The box-like body (1) is provided with a recess (40) accessible from outside for receiving a second article therein, which second article can be an optional article which is precisely determined only later.

Abstract: A semiconductor chip package carrier assembly is provided with a tray component having depending support legs that support multiple semiconductor chip packages in open package pockets, with a cover component having depending clamping legs in open package pockets that register with the tray component open package pockets, and with snap latches that securely and removably join the cover component to the tray component in a manner whereby each contained semiconductor chip package is locked by the depending support legs and depending clamping legs in a fixed position with respect to the tray and cover components throughout all spatial orientations of the assembly.

Abstract: A device for use in carrying and supporting a work piece before, during, and after a treatment process. The device can be used for both shipping and treating the work piece, and the device will not adversely affect the work piece during the treatment process. The device comprises at least one plate which has at least one relieved region for holding a work piece. The plate has a density the same as or very similar to the density of the work piece, so that the plate and work piece together have a substantially uniform density.

Abstract: A stack processing tray for use with tray-based integrated circuit device handling systems. The stack processing tray has a plurality of cells, each cell being configured to receive at least two integrated circuit devices in a vertically superimposed, stacked relationship. Increased efficiency in the handling and processing of integrated circuit devices is realized as the tray-based integrated circuit device handling system performs fewer tray movements, and therefore less work, to handle a given number of integrated circuit devices.

Abstract: A guidewire holder is provided that stores a coiled guidewire substantially immersed in a storage fluid and allows for a facilitated retrieval of the guidewire. The guidewire holder is generally configured as a shallow pan in a circular shape with an outer periphery to retain the coiled guidewire. The outer periphery includes a concave inner wall and a set of ribs that generally retain the coiled guidewire on the outer periphery. An access area is provided to suspend a portion of the guidewire away from the outer periphery to enable a medical practitioner to reach into the guidewire holder and grasp a portion of the guidewire in order to easily extract the coiled guidewire from the holder. An inner periphery reduces the amount of storage fluid needed to immerse the guidewire and is used in combination with the outer periphery to provide a location for comfortably holding the guidewire holder. Multiple holders may be coupled together so as to be stacked on top of each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tray used for transporting a number of hard disk drive heads (HDD heads). The tray (10) according to the invention has small-projections provided on a part of the surface of the positioning part (12, 15) which contacts the HDD head (30) when the HDD heads (30) are set in the tray (10). An example of the small-projection (20) is a hemispherical projection (20) whose height is slightly larger than the thickness of the wiring (34) (e.g. about a few to several hundreds of micrometers). Another example of the small-projection is a ridge (21) of about one to several hundreds of micrometers in diameter and about a few millimeters in length. By virtue of such a design, the friction between the wire-applied surface of the HDD head (30) and the positioning part (12, 15) of the tray (10) is substantially reduced because they contact with each other only at the top of the small-projection (20, 21).

Abstract: A boat for cleaning semiconductor packages, including cleaning ball grid array packages in centrifugal cleaners. The boat includes a bottom plate with receptacles for receiving semiconductor packages and a top plate having through holes, where each through hole is smaller than the receptacle with which it corresponds in the bottom plate. An alignment mechanism ensures that the top plate is aligned with the bottom plate in a manner that results in each through hole being positioned directly over a respective one of the receptacles. An attachment mechanism releasably attaches the top plate to the bottom plate in a co-planar relationship that results in the presence of a vertical space between the two plates.

Abstract: A food serving tray, preferably of polystyrene foam, is provided having a base and bounding side walls. The base is formed with at least two bottom walls and at least one partition interposed therebetween. To provide enhanced stability and rigidity to the tray, protrusions, preferably step-shaped, are formed in the side walls located between the crests of the partitions and the top edges of the side walls. The protrusions provide changes in direction in the side walls which enhance the strength and rigidity of the tray. In addition, the bottom walls may be dished concavely so as to have portions extend upwardly. Under loading, the dished bottom walls become flattened and bi-axially stressed to further enhance the overall strength and stability of the tray.

Abstract: A molded tray for holding beverage cups within a range of shapes and sizes is disclosed. The tray has a cup-holding socket proportioned to securely hold inserted cups and prevent them from tipping or falling out of the tray. The cup-holding socket of the tray has stabilizing shoulders and stabilizing walls. The stabilizing walls extend downwardly from the stabilizing shoulders and terminate at a point above the socket floor, creating an opening between the socket floor and the stabilizing wall. The size of the opening is defined as a fraction of the depth of the cup-holding socket.

Abstract: A test station with multiple output bins on an output platform receives electronic devices under test. At each of the different output bins on the output platform, replaceable trays which accept the electronic devices are positioned. After testing of a device is completed, an automatic device handler removes a device from the test station and places it at an appropriate bin based on the test results. As the trays at each bin become full, the trays are removed and empty trays are placed at the bin. A unique guide is located near each bin position on the output platform and each tray is shaped to match one of the guides. When a tray is placed at a bin location, it will properly fit at only one bin. In certain embodiments, all the trays are identically shaped and a clip, which attaches to the side of a tray, is used to provide the complementary shape to one of the guides.

Abstract: A mobile-dining mealholder including a plate-lid and detachable beverage cup, the cup having a lip with an annular bead thereabout projecting radially to form a lower surface and the plate-lid including (a) a lid portion overlying the lip and terminating in a downward skirt having an inner surface with a necked-in portion around the skirt engaging the bead to provide snap-fit sealing, and (b) a tray portion having food-holding areas spaced about the lid portion, the cup, plate-lid, bead and skirt being configured and arranged to sealing engagement despite food-loading and usage forces. Food-receiving depressed regions have vertically-extending portions positioned and arranged tranversely with respect to pivot lines on the tray portion in order to avoid excessive flexing under food and dining loads.

Abstract: A tray for storing a semiconductor device such as a BGA device. This tray comprises a storage portion for receiving and storing the BGA device therein. The storage portion has a wall surface which is arranged around the semiconductor device upon storing the semiconductor device. This wall surface has an area which is inclined with an angle so as to support an edge of a package of the semiconductor device but not to come into contact with wiring terminals thereof. With this arrangement, the inclined are comes into contact with only the edge of the package so as to be able to support the package.

Abstract: A sample collection assembly provides for the collection, transport and dispensing of a plurality of discrete biological samples. The assembly includes a sample tray which supports sample wells in spaced apart registration. The sample wells are provided for the collection of the discrete biological samples. The sample tray including the sample wells is supported in a sample tray case which encloses the sample tray. The sample tray is movably accommodated within the case for movement between a first position enclosing the sample wells to a second position rendering exteriorly accessible one of the sample wells to permit dispensement of the sample well from the tray.

Abstract: The invention relates to a design for the safe handling of sharp implements and is composed of a plastic rectangular box with approximately half of the box top open. Magnets are embedded within to secure the needle mounted in a special slot. A sliding door on the top half holds used sharp implements, suture needles and scalpel blades. The scalpel anchors are similarly embedded and designed to cover the scalpel itself while exposing only the handle.

Abstract: The device comprises platforms which are intended to place the miniature figures in guides designed to receive the dovetailed bases of the figures. With the disclosed device, it is possible to store collections of figures and further decorate the assembly.

Abstract: A packaging tray includes a base member, first and second side members, and a first top member. The base member has a first plurality of channels defined therein. The first and second side members extend from the base and are rotatable with respect to the base. The first top member extends from one of the first and second side members and is rotatable with respect to the one of the first and second side members. The first top member includes a second plurality of channels defined therein. The first plurality of channels are aligned with the second plurality of channels.

Abstract: A container assembly for candying display-packaged delicate baked goods includes a container having opposing side walls interconnected with opposing end walls, a bottom interconnected with each of the side and end walls, a top, and an interior. A retaining tray has at least one aperture therein, and is removably received in the container interior. The retaining tray is dimensioned such that the container side and end walls restrict movement of the retaining tray in a direction perpendicular to the container side and end walls. The retaining tray includes at least one spacing member extending therefrom and spacing the retaining tray from an underlying surface. A display package includes a pan portion and a top removably secured to the pan portion. The pan portion includes a projection extending outwardly therefrom, and is removably received within the aperture until the projection contacts the retaining tray.

Abstract: Tray is engineered for receiving food, in particular on board aeroplanes, vehicles or other transport means, wherein the tray comprises a tray body, on which a first receiving surface for receiving food is formed, and a receiving part extending above the first receiving surface and spaced therefrom, on which upper side of which a second receiving surface for receiving food extending above the first receiving surface and spaced therefrom. Since the receiving surfaces are disposed on different planes, the actual area of the tray may be slight, in which case the receiving surfaces disposed lying above one another together form a receiving surface which may be substantially larger than the area of the tray. The tray is therefore particularly suitable for use in restricted spatial conditions, for example on board aeroplanes. The vertical dimensions of the tray may be such that the tray body with the receiving part placed thereon fits into a slide-in unit of an existing trolley.

Abstract: An integrated package suited to the packaging of medical devices and surgical equipment including devices and equipment used in heart by-pass surgery has a container and a snap-fit lid. The container and the lid have topographies suitable to conform to the medical components in the container and hold them securely. The lid has first and second grooves which engage a projection on the container and permit the lid to be used in a shipping orientation and a disposal orientation.

Abstract: A lap-tray and picnic-supply case made of light material has a case receptacle (1) with a lap-tray lid (2) attached removably. The lap-tray lid has a lid-plate cradle (3) intermediate a bowl end with a lid-bowl cradle (4) and a cup end with a lid-cup cradle (5). Between the lid-bowl cradle and the lid-plate cradle is a first lid-utensil cradle (6) and between the lid-cup cradle and the lid-plate cradle is a second lid-utensil cradle (7). The lid-bowl cradle and the lid-cup cradle protrude downwardly to provide lap-side buttresses on outsides of legs (8) of a user. The first lid-utensil cradle and the second lid-utensil cradle have flat bottom surfaces for resting on the user's lap between opposite sides of an attachment rim (11) for fitting down over a top of a receptacle wall (10).

Abstract: A box includes a plurality of outer panels collectively bounding an accommodation space for accommodating at least one item. At least some of the outer side panels have integrally formed inner side panels. The inner side panels may be automatically distanced from their respective outer side panels by moving the outer side panels from a collapsed flat position to an erected position. Certain panels of the box may be folded back on adjacent panels.

Abstract: A package case includes an upper and a lower case, but only a lower case can be used independently, having air cushion effect. The package case can have a thin upper case, the rear and the bottom portion can be completely or half sealed, and then directly placed in a carton tightly. The package case cannot produce gas explosion or vibration even in case of sudden shock by increasing thickness of material or forming holes when completely or half sealed. Further the package case has various projections, tabs, recesses for space for air flow in case of shock, and the bottom is also formed with various structure to contact or suspend an object to be packed. The contact places are strengthened with reinforcing means in conjunction with various foldable recesses to increase cushion effect for protecting the object packed from damaged.

Abstract: A container assembly for carrying display-packaged delicate baked goods includes a container having opposing side walls interconnected with opposing end walls, a bottom interconnected with each of the side and end walls, a top, and an interior. A retaining tray has at least one aperture therein, and is removably received in the container interior. The retaining tray is dimensioned such that the container side and end walls restrict movement of the retaining tray in a direction perpendicular to the container side and end walls. The retaining tray includes at least one spacing member extending therefrom and spacing the retaining tray from an underlying surface. A display package includes a pan portion and a top removably secured to the pan portion. The pan portion includes a projection extending outwardly therefrom, and is removably received within the aperture until the projection contacts the retaining tray.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a diet method which is designed to provide the user with a balanced diet while restricting the caloric intake by controlling the portion size in a simple and convenient manner. The method employs an apparatus which is preferably in the shape of a plate comprising a plurality of compartments which are designed to enclose a specified volume of food. The apparatus is used with associated meal cards having a variety of foods listed thereon. The foods are listed in specific sections on the card which correspond to the compartments of the apparatus. The meal cards are positioned such that the food list for a particular compartment fits in the shape of the compartment such that the user can see the selectable food items which may be used to fill the corresponding compartment.

Abstract: A tackle box has a molded base defining a bottom wall, two upstanding side walls and two upstanding ends walls and an open top with a lid hingedly connected to the top edge for covering the open top in a closed position and movable to an open position to allow access to the hollow interior. A swinging shelf is provided at the open top movable from within the hollow interior to a position to one side to allow stacking of the contents. The base has a portion projecting beyond one end wall so as to provide a generally horizontal surface to one side of the lid with two side by side recesses in the portion shaped and arranged to receive a beverage container such as a can and to support the can against toppling.

Abstract: This invention deals with an egg tray system comprising a base (filler flat) and a transparent lid that provides lateral stability for the trays when stacked but that avoids the increasing cost that results from the eggs being damaged or broken. The lid is formed of transparent synthetic material that facilitates visual inspection of the eggs and is comprised of upwardly extending conical shaped elements and contains a downwardly shaped rim that is comprised of notches that assist in securing the lid to the filler flat. The filler flat is comprised of a plurality of downwardly extending pockets and a plurality of upwardly extending posts. A shrink film band is placed around the filler flat with lid applied to secure the lid during handling and make the finished product “tamper evident.” The shrink film band may be pre-printed with product information and other relevant items.

Abstract: An integrally-formed coin holder formed of plastic material has a generally V-shaped structure, in end view, and resiliently flexible arms to permit coins to be packaged in and removed from the coin holders. The coin holder has a series of open pockets, which provide a multiple-point support for the coins in the holder and a perfect coin count every time. The coin holder may also comprise a plurality of coin holders preformed or joined to form a composite unit. A coin collecting tray having a plurality of fins extending upwards from a trough spaced in correspondence with the pockets of the coin holder provides a fast efficient way to collect and sort coins for insertion into the coin holder.

Abstract: A food container having a base section which is filled with insulating material. The base section has removable compartments which are microwavable. The base section has indentations for ease of grasping the removable compartments.

Abstract: An arrangement for retaining a plurality of coins includes a main body portion constructed of a resilient material. The main body portion defines a coin receiving opening for at least partially receiving a plurality of coins. The opening has a length and width. The width has a variable dimension for frictioning receiving the plurality of coins. In a preferred embodiment, the main body portion partially defines a generally cylindrical channel.

Abstract: A food, beverage and utility tray which includes in a first embodiment a plate section having downwardly-extending legs or supports and a flat area bordered by a tapered lip for receiving and supporting a plate. An intermediate section extends from the plate section and includes a downwardly-extending conical hand grip and a slotted cup holder. A stiffening and finger access indentation typically extends from the plate section, through the upper surface of the hand grip to the cup holder. A downwardly-extending arm rest may be provided in the plate section for engaging the forearm of the user. In another embodiment a supplemental cup holder may be included in the intermediate section between the plate section and the cup holder. In yet another embodiment two to four legs may be provided on the plate section and these legs may project from the lip extending around the plate section as substantially flat or slightly curved supports, or as frusto-conical legs extending from the plate section.

Abstract: A microwavable food packaging system includes a tray formed from a base and a sidewall extending from the base which sidewall terminates in a free edge. The base and sidewall define an interior cavity. The free edge defines a tray opening. The base has a raised button extending into the cavity. A sleeve surrounds the tray. The sleeve includes a front panel having a display surface and is disposed adjacent to the tray opening and a rear panel disposed adjacent to the base. The sleeve adjacent to the base extends outwardly to form a leg upon which the sleeve and tray can be upstandingly placed. The tray is adapted to receive food pouches within the cavity. The raised button stabilizes the center of gravity of the food packaging system when the food packaging system is placed in an upstanding position on the leg. Advantageously, at least one food pouch disposed in the cavity.

Abstract: A JEDEC-compatible universal shipping tray is provided for transporting packaged semiconductor devices. Embodiments include a tray having an array of hollow short pedestals that are commonly connected to a manifold, such as a sealed chamber. A flexible membrane, such as a polymer sheet, is placed over the top ends of the pedestals, then holes are punched in the membrane, as with a needle, to expose the top ends of selected pedestals. Packages to be shipped in the tray are placed over the exposed top ends of the pedestals, and a vacuum is drawn through a manifold vacuum valve to hold the packages to the pedestals against the membrane. Since the internal configuration of the tray of the present invention is not customized to fit a particular package, packages of different sizes and shapes can be shipped using a tray of the same design. Furthermore, partially filled trays can be shipped simply by leaving the membrane unpierced at the ends of pedestals that are not needed to support packages.

Abstract: Trays for grouping together articles, for example syringes which are to be filled, and the tray including a flattened body, with the body being elongate in a first direction, and a plurality of housings which are open on the first face for the articles, respectively, each arranged in a second, transverse direction, the housings being distributed in the first direction. The flattened body includes a plurality of gripping studs, designed to come into contact with, respectively, gripping suction cups, arranged and distributed over the second face, the studs each including flats whose level is located inside the flattened body.

Abstract: A tool container (20, 520, 620) has a pair of clamshell housing members (22, 24, 422, 424) hingedly coupled to be moved between opened and closed positions. At least one of the members (22, 24, 422, 424) defines a cavity defined by a base (42, 44, 442, 444) and a wall (58, 60, 62, 64, 458, 460, 462, 464) extending from the base (42, 44, 442, 444), and a two-retaining insert (32, 34, 36, 37, 431, 433) is provided in the cavity. The insert (32, 34, 36, 37, 431, 433) and wall (58, 60, 62, 64, 458, 460, 462, 464) include alternating complementary dovetail tenons (74, 132, 474, 532) and recesses (76, 134, 476, 534) secure a tool-retaining insert in the cavity of the housing member (22, 24, 422, 424).

Abstract: A console device for vehicles which includes a multiple use storage area having a bottom wall and an upwardly extending peripheral wall with an upwardly extending peripheral wall about at least a portion of that bottom wall defining a receiving recess with front and rear surfaces. A divider member extends upwardly from the bottom wall within the recess and between the front and rear surfaces, and features an arcuate cross-sectional conformation. A space is provided on the bottom wall between the divider member and at least one of the front and rear surfaces. At least one opening is also provided for receiving the lower portions of a cup or similar drinking vessel, with that opening including a bottom wall, front and rear walls, and at least one sidewall member generally defining a cup receiving area. An adjustable cupholder arm extends between the front and rear walls and includes an inner edge for defining an adjustable portion of the cup receiving area.

Abstract: A change card includes a plurality of bays which is configured to hold a combination of coins that allows a user to make exact change for any purchase and/or to receive all of the change resulting from a purchase. The change card includes a body on which the plurality of bays is disposed. Each of the bays is adapted to releasably receive a coin. The change card may be configured to be about the same size as a credit card. A change card configured for use in the United States may include a predetermined number of bays consisting of four bays for receiving pennies, one bay for receiving a nickel, two bays for receiving dimes, and three bays for receiving quarters, which totals 10 coins. Accordingly, exact change may be made for a purchase of given dollar amount and any fractional amount in cents, ranging from 1¢ to 99¢ with only these 10 coins.

Abstract: A disposable foil container formed from a single sheet of metal comprises a bottom panel, a continuous wall panel, and a continuous rim. The bottom panel includes an upwardly-projecting rib configuration wherein a peripheral rib, having first and second opposing side curved sections and first and second opposing end curved sections, encompasses a pair of traversing ribs, first and second returning ribs, and a central portion of the bottom panel. Each curved traversing rib extends towards the central portion, has a first end intersecting with said first side curved section, and has a second end intersecting with said second side curved section at a first set of intersections. Each traversing rib is bisected into substantially equal parts by a major axis. The first returning rib has first and second ends intersecting said first side curved section and the second returning rib has first and second ends intersecting said second curved section at a second set of intersections.

Abstract: A light weight low depth nestable tray for containers comprising an open lattice floor structure and a wall structure that is contoured to reduce the amount of material used for the tray. The wall structure comprises a plurality of columns interconnecting the floor to a band that is generally spaced above the floor and extends around the periphery. The band is contoured at a number of points along the periphery of the tray to reduce the number of columns as compared to the prior art trays which generally have columns at each of the corners and along the end walls and side walls. The reduction in the number of columns reduces the weight of the tray and therefore is more economical. The contour is V-shaped and the band actually connects directly to the floor at those points. The contoured wall structure provides a lighter tray that can be stacked, nested and handled in the same way as prior trays and while maintaining the structural integrity of the bulkier, heavier trays.

Abstract: A container system for storing and transporting sensitive components such as semiconductor chips is disclosed. The container system includes in combination, a housing and a plurality of component carriers for receiving components to be stored and transported in stacked banks. The plurality of component carriers are stacked one on top of the other in a top-to-bottom stacked arrangement within the housing. An underside bottom surface of a first component carrier provides a top cover to a second component carrier positioned immediately below the first component carrier, wherein a component carrier includes a compartmental core for storing components on a top surface thereof in segmented row compartments, each segmented row compartment having sidewall surfaces and a bottom surface.

Abstract: An improved food container for packaging a chip and dip product and providing a tray for holding the chip and dip product while it is consumed. The tray design nests a bag of chips or like product with a cup of dip or like product in a single contiguous compartment designed for vertical display.

Abstract: An improved roll support for stabilizing and storing large rolls of web material. The roll support is preferably an elongated molded pulp member. A roll of web material is generally supported by a roll supporting surface defined by a plurality of support wedges contained on a face side surface of the roll support. Each of the support wedges are spaced apart by generally rectangular depressions formed in the front face surface. A plurality of enlarged sidewall arches are formed in the sidewalls of the roll support. The roll support includes a reinforcement bridge formed on the back side surface between each sidewall arch and a protrusion on the back side of the large roll support which corresponds to one of the rectangular depressions on the face side of the large roll support. Preferably, a reinforcement bridge is formed from each corner of the protrusion to one of the sidewall arches.

Abstract: A tray to protect the loop of a loop electrode during sterilization, shipping, handling and storage wherein the tray comprises a wall extending upwardly from a bottom wall to cooperatively form a cavity to receive the loop and distal end portion of the electrode shaft therein, a peripheral flange extending outwardly from the lower portion of the wall and an electrode limit to limit movement of the loop electrode within the cavity to limit lateral and longitudinal movement of the loop electrode relative to the tray to maintain the loop in spaced relationship relative thereto.

Abstract: A unitary fragility packaging article for packaging at least one shock sensitive item within a container having multiple panels, includes in a preferred embodiment a platform portion defining a floor for supporting at least a portion of the item and having a peripheral edge including generally parallel front and rear edges and generally parallel side edges; a plurality of ribs disposed on the platform portion to project from the floor and to divide the floor into a plurality of item-supporting cells; and at least one of the cells being provided with at least a portion of a crush depression for forming a cushion distance between the floor and an adjacent panel of the container.

Abstract: The package case for electric appliances and computers consists of an upper case and a lower case made of a tough thin plastic plate formed to have four sides and a bottom, an hollow interior defined by the four sides and the bottom and having a shape to correspond to the shape of a product to be packaged. Each of the four sides has a sloped outer and inner wall, and a plurality of curved recesses formed in the sloped outer and the inner wall and in the top of each side. The hollow package case placed in a carton may have excellent shock-absorbing function to protect a product packaged therein from damage or hurt caused by shocks or lowering movement in transporting. It is of low cost, handy to handle, reducing pollution to the environment, and having enough shock-absorbing ability for protecting electric appliances and computers.

Abstract: A deep well rack assembly for pipette tips and the like includes an enclosure having a plurality of openings in a top wall thereof, a plurality of wells in the enclosure extending below the top wall and openings for receiving and retaining pipette tips, and a cover for overlying the top wall of the enclosure and the wells and pipette tips. The top wall of the enclosure either has a plurality of annular depressions formed therein and surrounding the openings or a plurality of raised annular rings formed thereon and surrounding the openings. The wells are disposed within an interior cavity of the enclosure. Each well has a continuous side wall attached at an open top end to the top wall and surrounding one of the openings therein. Each well is adapated to receive a pipette tip such that the pipette tip is disposable within the well and the respective annular depression or raised annular ring of the top wall of the enclosure.