Abstract: A packaging system for an appliance which includes a planar bottom board fastened to the appliance base and dimensioned and configured to provide a horizontal lip which projects outwardly beyond the appliance base perimeter, a container sleeve surrounding the appliance and snugly embracing the bottom board perimeter, and a tubular corner post sandwiched between each vertical corner edge of the appliance and the associated vertical internal corner of the sleeve and overlying and supported by the bottom board lip. To prevent a substantial reduction in the resistance of the corner post to compressive loading applied longitudinally thereto when containerized appliances are stacked, the corner post outer wall is provided, in at least the region adjacent the bottom board, with a vertically disposed indentation or bead.

Abstract: An elongated tube of convoluted fiber-containing sheet material, in which the fibers extend predominantly longitudinally and the convolutions are bonded together with a hardenable bonding material, which is flattened to provide at least a pair of opposed spaced parallel walls having longitudinally-extending grooves, beads, or indentations to provide enhanced support in terms of improved resistance to longitudinally-directed compressive loads, and enhanced cushioning in terms of improved resistance to transversely directed forces.

Abstract: A blank for a carton for packing bicycles and other articles is formed from a rectangular piece of sheet material such as corrugated paperboard so as to save waste material. It is cut and scored so that it may be preliminarily formed into a tube to be shipped flat to the packager and, as it is being erected, so that integral portions and parts may be folded into strut columns extending from wall to wall in two directions to prevent the contained article from tilting or migrating inside the container during shipment and to strengthen the carton against the pressures of stacking and handling by clamp trucks and the like.

Abstract: An improved diabetic set in the form of a pressure resistant case for containing at least one insulin bottle, a syringe and, optionally, a supply of alcohol cloths or similar accessories for sterilization. The case includes a container and a lid that preferably telescopically encloses the container in the manner of a cap. The container includes means for releasably securing the insulin bottle and syringe in such a manner as to facilitate hygienic administration of insulin under all conditions.

Abstract: Propagation of detonation between pallets of munition such as artillery sls is prevented by interposing an inert material having adequate density to render the fragments from a detonating pallet non-lethal when they reach explosive devices in a neighboring pallet. The material must be of a type which does not itself form lethal fragments and the material must be placed sufficiently close to the explosive devices that the fragments from an explosive have not had time to separate into individual pieces but, instead, produce a plate impact on the material. This latter requirement reduces or eliminates the need for any substantial strength in the material.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for storing tritium, particularly tritium waste from nuclear power plants, wherein the tritium is first oxidized to HTO or T.sub.2 O and is then bound to an adsorbent having molecular sieve properties, and the tritium-containing adsorbent being enclosed by a corrosion-resistant metal container hermetic with respect to hydrogen diffusion.

Abstract: The distinguishing feature of the method is that a glass stack is formed in a space between container straps, and the glass stack is restrained by positively expanding the elastic straps by means of individual expanding systems which are provided between straps and guides, with concurrent pressing of a stack in the direction parallel with its plane.An apparatus for carrying out the method comprises a casing, upper and lower guides secured thereto which are installed in a mirror reflecting position and have elastic straps, and individual systems for expanding the elastic straps which are made in the form of two rows of similar members dispersed with respect to the straps and axially shift.The upper row of the members is rigidly coupled to said straps and the lower row is disposed freely on the guides. Another apparatus for carrying out the method comprises individual systems for expanding the elastic straps which are made in the form of pivotally interconnected links having upper and lower pivots.

Abstract: An improved cushioning or shock absorbing device attachable to the ends of a generally cylindrical container for transporting or storing radioactive material, especially spent nuclear fuel elements, has a substantially uniform dampening or cushioning characteristic even for different impact directions. The device is cap-shaped, having an annular part with a plug part in the outer end thereof. The annular part includes a strong rigid inner sleeve extending from the open end of the device partly between the two parts. The inner end of the plug part has a sheet metal disc-like inner cover secured to the sleeve for detachment on impact. Both parts are divided into a plurality of interior chambers by sheet metal plates, the chambers being filled with cushioning material.

Abstract: A foldable reinforcing element or liner for use with collapsible reusable shipping containers to provide increased resistance to bulging or bursting. The element is formed of two pieces of single or multiple ply corrugated material overlapped at a pair of oppositely disposed end walls and glued in such manner as to provide a solid wall panel overlying a second panel having a vertical fold line. When in erected condition, the overlapping walls also provide improved compression strength in the plane thereof.

Abstract: A molded foam plastic plate packing box for china plates of different sizes has a bottom and lid each with opposite cooperating circular ridges between which a plate is confined.

Abstract: Electronic modules are protected from damage which might be caused by ambt vibrations and shock. Openings in the cabinet are sized to accommodate the electronic modules and snubbers are interposed between the modules and the walls of the cabinets to hold them securely in place. A pair of Belleville springs in each snubber force a projecting portion of a piston against the module or a flat strap that serves to distribute the snubbing force over a wider area on the module.

Abstract: A cylindrical tank for land, sea or air transport is attached within a container frame by means of a system comprising cradles and upright members, a pair of first coupling devices between each cradle and a corresponding annular strengthening rib of the tank for securing the tank in the longitudinal direction and allowing one degree of freedom in the transverse and vertical directions. A pair of second coupling devices between the tank and the upright members limits and damps the displacements in the vertical and transverse directions.

Abstract: A cushion for packaging an article in a container comprising flexible foam material and a pliable non-porous cover contiguously surrounding the foam material. The cover may include a lip which may be secured to the container. A plurality of air vents in the cover adjacent the lip control the flow of air out of the cover when the foam is compressed. By controlling the air flow out of the foam material, the dynamic resistance of the cushion may be increased, so that more force is absorbed by the cushion when an external force is applied to the container than would be absorbed if exposed foam material were used. A plurality of cushions may be secured to the inside of the container to hold the article snugly in place.

Abstract: A package for storage, transportation and field use of microcircuit devices which inhibits electrostatic charge buildup on the devices. The package provides a magazine enclosing an electrically conductive pad into which the microcircuit terminals are set to short-circuit the static charge on the terminals. The magazines may be ganged together in a continuous strip to facilitate shipping.

Abstract: A shipping container for appliances or the like comprises in combination an outer container element and a base pad element. The outer container element includes scored bottom closure flaps which are folded to provide integral skid type runners at the bottom thereof and the base pad element is formed from a cut and scored blank that is folded to produce a triple thick construction which is secured to the appliance or the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a storage container for pre-sterilized surgical implements. The container is comprised of a bottom assembly containing at least one cavity for receiving a surgical implement such as a drill bit, pin or wire and a lid portion which is heat sealed onto the bottom assembly such that it acts as a sterile barrier in containing the product.The invention utilizes a plurality of areas spaced apart longitudinally in the cavity for selectively placing protective plugs at each end of the implement such that one packaging cavity may be used for various lengths of implements. The protective plugs prevent the implement from penetrating the ends of the cavity which would break the sterile barrier.

Abstract: A carton which is folded from a generally rectangular blank and which has at least one end structure which includes inner and outer end walls disposed in spaced relation and defining therebetween an air cushion so as to facilitate the shipping of fragile articles.

Abstract: A one-piece paperboard insert, for protecting an article enclosed within an outer container, including a hollow frame structure surrounding a deck structure.

Abstract: A motor and shipping carton combination is provided in which the carton is folded from the unitary piece of packaging material and includes an end portion comprising flaps joined with bottom and side portions including one such flap that is further folded to provided an inwardly extending shoulder, a downwardly extending wall and a bottom portion bonded to the carton bottom wherein the wall restrains the frame of the motor against axial movement while the motor shaft extends over the shoulder and is limited from substantial contact with the end of the carton.

Abstract: Pigmented liquid 100% unsaturated polyester of the reactive type is packaged in oriented polystyrene film container inside an external container. The polystyrene container can then be placed in a monomer which dissolves it to release the pigmented polyester.

Abstract: The present invention relates to packaging for various fragile articles, including a method and particularly relates to the packaging of fragile articles such as glass lighting fixture globes including ones commonly known as "Tiffany" types.

Abstract: Manufactures, apparatus and processes for shielding the hazards of explosives, pyrotechnics and propellants during manufacture, demolition, demilitarization storage, transportation and use.

Abstract: A container for use with electrostatic sensitive electronic components comprises a box-like carton whose exterior and interior surfaces are coated with a material forming a substantially continuous conductive path. A liner of convoluted foam impregnated with a conductive material is secured to the interior surfaces of the lid and the bottom of the box-like carton, the impregnated conductive material forming a continuous conductive path with the conductive coating.

Abstract: An external protective shell shipping container into which is loaded a tightly closed primary container for dangerous materials. The protective container is designed to withstand crushing and impact loads in excess of those anticipated in the event of accident, and is also so designed that cracking or breaking of the external shell is taken into account to provide a part of the energy absorbing container design. The external contouring of the container shell avoids sharp corners and provides rounded and sloping surfaces for optimum shock load distribution.The illustrated container is for a long narrow load supported on shock mounts in a free float position within the shell container, the support points being inward from the ends which cantilevers the ends of both the outer shell container and the interior container. A special controlled crush structure is incorporated into the ends of the shell container, and special external contouring provides for ease of handling by fork lift vehicles.

Abstract: An auto-expansible cushioning bag constituted by a completely closed envelope of flexible, impervious and transparent material, and by at least two hermetically closed sachets, likewise of flexible, transparent and impervious material, which are integrated into the envelope and contain the ingredients necessary for the production of a foam of polyurethane or the like. The one sachet contains a mixture of polypropylene glycol ("polyol"), activators, water from which CO.sub.2 gas is generated to cause the expansion, and possibly a supplementary inflating agent, such as trichlorofluoromethane, and the other contains an isocyanate.

Abstract: A container cap for a pill container is disclosed wherein the cap provides protection against pill degradation through shaking as well as moisture exposure. The cap is of an integral one-piece construction. A particularly useful application is in the low cost cylindrical thermoplastic pill containers, where the aforesaid protection is necessary without multi-piece construction.

Abstract: A button cell package in which button cells are releasably retained in position by an adhesive surface layer on a laminated structure having a resilient layer between the adhesive layer and a nonresilient base. An additional layer having preferential barrier properties is used with cells of the metal-air type and is located between the adhesive surface layer and the resilient member. The adhesive layer seals the metal-air cell to increase cell shelf life and prevents inadvertent dislodgment and loss of cell capacity, yet permits small amounts of evolved hydrogen to diffuse from the cell. The resilient layer serves as a cushion and provides a means for obtaining maximum surface contact between the adhesive surface layer and the button cell surface to maintain the cell in impact-resistant, releasable adhesive contact with the adhesive layer. The method of assembling the package is also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container for the safe air transport of plutonium having several intermediate wood layers and a load spreader intermediate an inner container and an outer shell for mitigation of shock during a hypothetical accident.

Abstract: Replacement motor kit includes compartmentalized container having at least a motor stator (or, preferably, an assembled stator and rotor) arranged in one compartment thereof; and preselected components arranged in at least one other compartment. Motor shafts have weakened external sections, such as grooves or notches. Such sections are proportioned to permit breaking of shaft by gripping it on both sides of a notch or groove with pliers, and then stressing and breaking the shaft at the notch or groove. Plural grooves or notches may be provided.

Abstract: A frame having a transparent front plate retained therein, against which is placed an article for viewing through the transparent front plate. A resilient member is placed within the confines of the frame and a back plate is brought to bear against the rear side of the resilient member and structurally retained in position to compress the resilient member, thereby forcing it against the transparent front plate and the article placed adjacent thereto. The method includes aligning the frame with the transparent front plate on a grid, and subsequently orienting the article on the inside of the transparent front plate relative to the grid. The article is thereafter forced against the transparent front plate with a yieldable force applied thereacross, which is maintained after removal of the frame from the grid.

Abstract: Casks for shipping spent radio-active fuel elements are protected against damage by providing impact absorbing means at each end of the cask, the impact absorbing means being designed to absorb end-on and side impact as well as angular impact forces.

Abstract: A resilient flexible wall comprising plastic composition has an inner portion and a second portion connected to and disposed at least partially about the inner portion. The second portion extends radially outwardly relative to the inner portion and includes one or more resilient flexible segments of plastic composition. Also disclosed is a container including the wall as a component thereof. In a preferred embodiment the second portion of the wall extends radially in sinuous configuration, and the wall is prepared by blow molding a preform against a mold surface having a corresponding sinuous configuration.The wall is useful for supporting articles thereon with improved resistance to article damage resulting from impact forces which may be developed on the wall.

Abstract: An improved carton for packaging a plurality of multiple articles having a chime formed on one end thereof. The improved carton has a series of spacing means or ribs formed on at least one of the panels of the carton with the spacing means serving to abut a portion of the chimes of the multiple articles packaged within the carton. The spacing means serve to protect the exterior portion of the carton from becoming disfigured by the chimes of the multiple articles packaged within making circular indentations on the interior face and coming through to the exterior portion of the carton whenever several cartons are stacked on top of each other. The spacing means utilized serves to separate a major portion of the chimes from coming in contact with the underside of the panel thereby providing a much improved appearance of the advertising matter printed on the exterior of the package which is important to the sale of the package contents.

Abstract: A package for an elongated catheter comprising, an elongated container of a flexible material resistant to passage of bacteria. The container has at least one elongated generally linear cell extending longitudinally in the container, with the cell having a sufficient length to receive the catheter intermediate ends of the container. The cell also has cross-sectional dimensions of a size sufficiently large to receive the catheter and sufficiently small to maintain the catheter generally aligned in the cell. The container has a sufficient width to prevent excessive flexation of the container throughout a substantial longitudinal extent thereof. The container also has opening means communicating between the cell and the outside of the container. The package has means for closing the opening means, with the closing means being resistant to the passage of bacteria and permeable to the passage of a sterilization medium for sterilization of the catheter through the closing means.

Abstract: A select semi-rigid polyurethane foam composition is described for use in packaging fragile or shock-sensitive objects. The foam composition is prepared from a very select reaction mixture which is characterized by high levels of water and an organic foaming agent, and a relatively low reaction mixture NCO/OH index of from about 30 to about 60.

Abstract: A transport system for fragile instruments such as the motion sensors used n aircraft flight controls which are very susceptible to damage during handling, shipment and installation is provided. Individual sensors are mounted on a plate that is suspended inside the permanent housing of the equipment by springs which act as shock-vibration insulators. The housing is spring-isolated in an outer casing for transport, and the plate is permanently secured to the housing at the installation site simply by tightening bolts which extend through the housing.

Abstract: A one-piece container formed as an injection molding preferably from polypropylene. The single piece is molded in preformed sections joined by thinner portions or parts of material which serve as hinges, the sections being relatively moveable about these parts. The sections are preformed to constitute portions of a container along with a closure for the container so that when the sections are moved about joint parts a complete container with a closure cover is formed. Preferably the container has inwardly extending flexible members formed on at least one section to engage an article within the container to retain it in position. The container is particularly adapted for use with calculators.

Abstract: A shipping container for brittle substrates including a rigid outer container with a removable cover; a substrate carrier within the outer container and being slotted to carry the substrates on edge; and a substrate retaining cushion between the upper edges of the substrates and the cover of the outer container and including a resilient polyethylene panel with a corrugated shaped bottom to engage, locate and press downwardly upon the upper edges of each substrate and upstanding deformable ribs bearing against the cover and resiliently maintaining downward pressure through the panel on the substrates.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an explosives storage container for absorbing and containing the blast, fragments and detonation products from a possible detonation of a contained explosive. The container comprises a layer of distended material having sufficient thickness to convert a portion of the kinetic energy of the explosion into thermal energy therein. A continuous wall of steel sufficiently thick to absorb most of the remaining kinetic energy by stretching and expanding, thereby reducing the momentum of detonation products and high velocity fragments, surrounds the layer of distended material. A crushable layer surrounds the continuous steel wall and accommodates the stretching and expanding thereof, transmitting a moderate load to the outer enclosure. These layers reduce the forces of the explosion and the momentum of the products thereof to zero. The outer enclosure comprises a continuous pressure wall enclosing all of the layers.

Abstract: A holder for open containers employs a pair of confronting parallel surfaces one of which supports a resilient material adapted to exert pressure against the open mouth of the container thereby to seal and hold the container in place.

Abstract: A shipping container for silicone semiconductor wafers including an elongate receptacle with lid with interior wafer-locating ribs and resilient arcuately curved wafer supports positioned beneath and over the edges of the wafers and resiliently clamping such wafers in fixed position.

Abstract: A container which is especially adapted for packaging products for shipment and a method of vacuum forming the same, as an integral unit, from sheet or web stock of a continuous plastic material so as to provide integrally connected wall sections which are adapted to hinge to product enclosing position and to support the product or a group of products in an inner portion of the double walled container, the contour of the inner walls being drawn, if desired, to conform to the contour of the product or products to be enclosed and there being spaced rib formations interposed between the walls of the inner container and the outer container which are drawn integrally with the inner or outer wall members and which serve to support the product containing portion of the inner container in spaced relation within the outer container.