Abstract: A canister adapted to receive food or a beverage container for insertion into a chilling vessel such as an ice bucket comprising a sleeve member and a base member adapted to support the canister within an appropriate chilling vessel. The base member has a transverse portion extending outwardly from the periphery of the sleeve member which extends upwardly from the base member and has an open upper end through which food or a beverage container can be inserted and withdrawn. The sleeve is provided with a cap having a transverse closure member at least partially closing the upper end of the sleeve and a downwardly depending skirt which is configured to fit around the upper periphery of the sleeve member in order to hold the cap member in place on the sleeve. At least one flow channel provides for fluid communication between the exterior and interior of the canister.

Abstract: Packets containing a flowable material are provided with a draw-string or thread to squeeze the packet contents. The packet envelope is formed from a doubled-over web which gives the packet a folded-over edge and which encloses an intermediate portion of the thread close to the folded-over edge. The end portions of the web extend from the intermediate portion of the thread to extend through the opposite edge of the packet. The external ends of the thread are secured to a tag which is attached to the outer face of the envelope. The thread intermediate portion is retained close to the folded-over edge by heat sealing. Apparatus is also described for producing the packets in a continuous or semi-continuous manner.

Abstract: Infusion packets have envelopes of heat-sealable material with a looped thread within the packets to wring moisture from the packet in use. A central part of the thread loop is held in a widened region of one edge seal while the ends of the loop project through the opposite edge seal in which they are movable when the loop is to be contracted. The packets are produced by forming a continuous series of thread loops on one elongate web and placing doses of infusion material on a second elongate web before bringing the webs together with the thread loops and infusion material between them. The two webs are then welded together and the individual packets are separated from the joined webs.

Abstract: An eyeglasses holder including an elongated flat plate having upper and lower ends, front and back sides, and a slot adjacent to its lower end extending therethrough from the front side to the back side and including legs joined by a bight and with the legs defining a post therebetween and terminating in a pair of holes closely adjacent to the lower end of the plate. A hanger is attached to the back side of the plate at the upper end thereof for hanging the plate in a pendent position on the pocket of an article of clothing, on the dashboard or interior of a vehicle, on a piece of furniture, or on another convenient support. A flexible O-ring of resiliently flexible material is releasably extended through the bight and thence slidable along the legs into the holes where it is wrapped around the post.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dosing and dispensing device for granular detergent. The device comprises a pliable bag-shaped sleeve and a maintaining means. The maintaining means plunges into the bag, of which one end is fastened in the region of the opening. Said maintaining means are collapsible and resilient. Therefore the dosing and dispensing device according to the present invention can be brought into a collapsed configuration.

Abstract: An eyeglass case for protectively housing eyeglasses. At least one wall of the case is formed with an inflatable chamber. The chamber may be selectively inflated. The eyeglass case, in its inflated state, protects the eyeglasses to a maximum degree and the case floats. The case may be inflated by blowing into a simple blowhole opening, with an integrated pneumatic pump, or with a gas cartridge that allows repeated inflation. The case may be formed with a soft inner pouch which is surrounded with an inflatable outer pouch, or it may be formed with a rigid bottom shell and a soft, inflatable top in the form of a lid.

Abstract: A barrier package for the storage of lens wafers used in fabricating laminated lenses, comprises a package adapted to be sealed to enclose therein a lens wafer and formed of a multilayer material, including a metallic layer, of low moisture transmission rate, so that conditions of humidity inside the sealed package are substantially isolated from humidity conditions external of the package. Lens wafers so stored exhibit minimum distortions to interface curvature. Instead of or in addition to being stored in a barrier package, the lens wafers can also be coated with a moisture barrier coating to achieve isolation from external humidity fluctuations. The moisture equilibrated precision lens wafers are suitable for use in optical devices.

Abstract: An eyeglass case includes a substantially rigid internal shell member surrounded by a flexible covering material provided with a closure flap selectively securable in a closed position for retaining eyeglasses in protective storage within the inner shell member. The shell member includes one or more internal receptacles for storage of miscellaneous accessory items such as nose pads, spare screws, a small screwdriver, lens cleaning solution, a lens wiping cloth, contact lenses, contact lens solutions, medications, etc.

Abstract: A single dose filter bag for infusible product is closed by folding a flap made in the upper part of the filter bag, attaching a connecting thread to the filter bag and to a pickup tag by first and second terminal portions respectively of the connecting thread, forming a short vertical or horizontal stitch using first and second auxiliary threads respectively.

Abstract: A holder for temporary storage of eye-glasses particularly in a vehicle, comprises an elongated hollow cylinder made of a rubber-like, soft resilient material. A rectangular slot at one end of the cylinder is adjacent a plurality of straight die cuts forming a plurality of deformable fingers. These fingers effectively grasp an end of the folded eye-glasses physically isolating and protecting the eye-glasses which sit, predominantly in the interior of the cylinder. The cylinder is preferrably dimensioned to fit standard cup holders used in vehicles.

Abstract: A potpourri-containing sleeve or envelope is provided, having sealed ends which are connected to one another. The potpourri container can be shipped folded flat, and then popped outwardly to an upstanding configuration of a generally closed-loop, A-shape for support on a surface. Potpourri-containing compartments are provided which isolate the potpourri from the surface in a manner to minimize leaching of scent oils through the envelope and damaging the supporting surface.

Abstract: Packaging of ground coffee in the form of pastille, "dosette" or predosed bag (1) usable in espresso coffee machines, the pastille, the "dosette" or the predosed bag (1) being formed of filter-paper (3) which encloses the ground coffee (4). The ground coffee content (4) placed in the pastille or the like is partially or totally circumscribed at its periphery, by at least one piece (6) of a sufficiently rigid material acting as a frame, so that the pastille or the like (1) has a good mechanical behaviour. Application to the production of coffees.

Abstract: A washing machine cleaning agent is enclosed within a porous shell which in turn is enclosed between two semi-spherical halves of a housing that are welded together, whereby the porous shell containing the agent is permitted to roll around within the housing and dissolve in the wash water.

Abstract: A container to receive an infuser of the kind formed from a wall structure of plastic material incorporating a mesh, and a lid for covering the container when the infuser is contained therein, said container having side walling incorporating support means which is arranged to support the infuser while spaced from said side walling so as to enable air to flow round the infuser and the lid having at least one opening to permit air to flow within the container to promote drying.

Abstract: A eyeglass retainer/cover is an integral combination eyeglass pouch and a neck strap fabricated from a single strip of flexible and stretchable fabric. The invention can be used to either retain eyeglasses on the neck strap or the integral pocket be stretched over folded eyeglasses to act as a cover for protection, storage, and cleaning when not being utilized as a neck strap. The eyeglass retainer/cover is easily constructed and has a stylish appearance because the integral eyeglass pocket folds into itself when not in use.

Abstract: A personal article receptacle including a case having a front side and a back side, and an eyeglass holder affixed to the interior of the case. The eyeglass holder has a front generally rigid side and a back generally rigid side. The front and back sides define an eyeglass receiving space therebetween. The eyeglass holder has an edge affixed to a bottom side of the case. The eyeglass holder extends upwardly from the bottom side. The eyeglass holder is positioned generally centrally between the front side and the back side and has an opening facing the top of the case. A section of flexible material extends between the front and back rigid sides and includes a zipper extending therealong.

Abstract: A protective device for being removably attached to a pair of eyeglasses includes a pouch into which the eyeglasses can be inserted, without removal of the attachment elements. The pouch is inverted between a retainer configuration wherein the eyeglasses are held to the head of a user and a cover configuration wherein the eyeglasses are lodged within the pouch. A positive closure permits the pouch to be closed in both the retainer and cover configurations and opened for insertion and removal of the eyeglasses.

Abstract: A case for eyeglasses and sunglasses comprising: a case formed in first and second sections, the first section having a front wall, a rear wall, a top wall, a bottom wall and two side walls, the front wall comprising a lower section formed contiguously with the bottom wall and an upper section formed contiguously with the top wall, the upper section being formed as a generally triangular shaped flap, the upper section being folded over the lower section and coupled thereto, the first section adapted to contain a pair of eyeglasses; and the second section having a front wall, a rear wall, a top wall, a bottom wall and two side walls, the front wall being secured to the rear wall of the first section, the top wall including a coupling device, the second section adapted to contain a pair of sunglasses, in an operative orientation a user carrying a pair of eyeglasses and a pair of sunglasses within the apparatus.

Abstract: A collapsible holder for protecting an article or articles contained therein, and in particular sunglasses, wherein at least three relatively rigid members of a generally rectangular shape are pivotally connected together and a separable closure is provided so that the at least three relatively rigid members may be formed into a rigid triangular shape for holding the sunglasses when not in use and folded into a compact relationship with the at least three relatively rigid members in a superposed parallel relationship when the sunglasses are in use.

Abstract: A hanger for a display of eyeglasses including a central portion and a pair of opposite arms extending down toward the temples of the eyeglasses. A respective temple panel at each arm of the hanger and connected therewith by a hinge permitting the panel to swing with reference to each arm. The panel has a plurality of openings therethrough through which a respective eyeglass temple is threaded, such that the temple panels pivot around the hanger hinges along with the pivoting temples and pivot with respect to the arms of the hanger, while the support panels are out of the planes of the respective arms of the hanger. In one embodiment, the entirety of each arm is the same plane as the central portion.

Abstract: A pull-apart fragrance sampler is provided which may be produced in-line and without the use of pressure sensitive materials. The sampler includes a carrier defining a fold line, barrier applied to the carrier and centered with respect to the fold line such that the fold line divides the barrier into a first half and a second half, and a fragrance sample applied to one of the first and second halves of the barrier. The carrier and barrier are folded over upon themselves along the fold line and a seal is formed around the fragrance sample without the use of pressure sensitive materials to bind the two halves of the sampler together. The seal and barrier define a pocket which will substantially prevent the premature release of said fragrance from the sampler. The seal may be a heat seal, an adhesive seal, or a cohesive seal. The barrier may be an aqueous based curable coating, an organic based curable coating, or a film.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, an envelope is provided that includes 3-D glasses delineated on at least one side of the envelope. The glasses are removable from the envelope and usable for viewing objects not readily visible without the use of the glasses, such as messages contained on the exterior of the envelope, or on paper matter contained within the envelope. In one embodiment of the present invention, perforations are provided along the outer edge of the glasses to allow for the removal of the glasses from the envelope without the use of a cutting device.

Abstract: An eyeglass case is provided having a rigid tubular container with an open first end and a closed second end. The container also has an interior surface defining a housing chamber. Mounted against the interior surface is a resiliently compressible insert. A receiving slot is formed between the insert and a portion of the interior surface of the container. As glasses are received within the slot, the insert compresses so as to bias the glasses against the interior surface of the container, thereby securing the eyeglasses within the container.

Abstract: An infusion bag of liquid-pervious filter material has a bottom edge and opposite side edges and is formed of face-to-face arranged first and second panels secured to one another along the bottom edge and the side edges. The first and second panels together define an opening spaced from the bottom edge. The first and second panels have a length dimension viewed in a direction away from the bottom edge. The length dimension of the first panel is greater than the length dimension of the second panel, whereby the first panel includes a flap extending beyond the opening in a direction away from the bottom edge.

Abstract: A jewelry storage device for holding and displaying jewelry is provided. The jewelry storage device includes a multilayered jewelry cushion for receiving and holding the posts of jewelry such as earrings or pins and a transparent carrying case for receiving the jewelry cushion and for allowing visual inspection of the jewelry held on the cushion when the cushion is placed within the carrying case.

Abstract: A package for dispensing a substance that imparts a desirable property to a body of water. The dispensing package comprises a water permeable bag of non-woven fabric enclosing a predetermined quantity of particulated product, such as tea or coffee that releases a flavouring substance in steeping liquid. The non-woven fabric has a thermally activated bonding surface permitting to permanently close the bag by peripherally heat-sealing the bag walls to one another. The heat-sealing operation is performed by driving in the wall portions to be joined a multitude of heated projections that rapidly transfer heat to the thermally activated bonding layers in order to quickly effect the seal. The resulting joint area displays a plurality of perforations formed by the heated projections. The invention also extends to a method and apparatus for heat-sealing the dispensing package.

Abstract: A single cup disposable coffee brewing device foldable from a generally flat position to an unfolded position. The device has a coffee filter on the interior and a cardboard main body portion on the exterior and can be placed on top of a cup or mug. Coffee grounds are disposed in the filter and hot or cold water is poured into the unfolded device. The main body portion has a hole at bottom normally closed by a sealing element which dissolves after a predetermined period of time and allows brewed coffee to drip out into the mug or cup.

Abstract: A protective device for being removably attached to a pair of eyeglasses includes a pouch into which the eyeglasses can be inserted, without removal of the attachment elements. The pouch may be constructed with a drawstring closure, a snap closure, an elasticized closure or, in an alternate embodiment, separate pouches may be provided for separately protecting each of the eyeglass frames.

Abstract: A case is disclosed for protecting small objects, such as glasses, by providing heat and breakage resistance. The case has an exterior pocket, with a drainage area; a protective case; and a liner. The exterior pocket consists a pocket flap, a body front, and a pair of gussets. The pocket flap is provided with closure means to secure the pocket flap to the body front. The protective case is a rigid, hollow, non-circular cylinder having one closed end and dimensioned to provide a friction fit within the pocket. The protective case can be formed from mirror image halves provided with sealing seams which extend at right angles to the cylinder and a first to break point. The liner is a hollow, non-circular cylinder manufactured from a non-abrasive, cushioning material approximately twice the length of the protective case. Optionally, the case is provided with a belt attachment loop to affix the case to a user's belt.

Abstract: A disposable filter bag for preparation of hot brewed beverages, particularly for the preparation of American coffee, comprises a double layer of water permeable paper material in which a chamber is delimited by weak weldings with a batch of ground coffee contained therein. The filter bag features wings foldable inwards over the chamber for reduction of the package size. To use the filter bag the wings are opened and the upper edges are separated so as to allow the weak weldings to be peeled off for complete opening of the filter bag inside a basket.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are described for tag and thread assembly for tagged infusion packets. Spaced tags from a strip of tags and a length of thread are laid over each other on the periphery of a first assembly wheel and the thread is drawn out in loops between successive tags. The spaced tags and looped thread are transferred to a second assembly wheel where they are connected to a web of sheet material that is to form the infusion packets. The web is subsequently formed into a series of compartments in which infusion material is contained. The compartments are severed from the web for forming the individual packets and the thread is simultaneously severed between the packets.

Abstract: The present invention entails a sun visor and eyeglasses case adapted to be attached to the temples of a pair of eyeglasses. In particular the sun visor is constructed of two plies of pliable material in an overlying relationship. Unattached ends of the sun visor in combination with an opening in the lower ply enables temple arms to be inserted between layers conveniently, thus forming a stable connection. The opening in the lower ply of material allows the lenses of eyeglasses to be inserted directly into the protective space between the plies without separating the eyeglass arms from sun visor. The sun visor may also serve as an eyeglasses float.

Abstract: A package for containing a flowable infusible material comprising a closed bag made from a porous material. The bag has a first side, a second side that opposes the first side and two other sides. The package also has a drawstring that passes out of the interior of the package via a first exit point located adjacent one end of the first side and a second exit point located adjacent the other end of the first side. Means are provided to constrain the drawstring against adjacent the ends of the second side and at some intermediate point along each of said other sides (preferably near the midpoint). The arrangement being such that pulling the ends of the drawstring in substantially opposite directions causes the drawstring to move relative to the sides it engages and thus enable the package to collapse.

Abstract: A package containing a flowable infusible material which has a drawstring that passes out of the interior of the package via a first exit point and a second exit point and means which constrains said drawstring adjacent at least two sides. The arrangement is such that pulling the ends of the drawstring in substantially opposite directions causes the drawstring to move relative to the sides it engages thus allowing the package to collapse. Preferred embodiments of the package are rectangular, square or circular in shape.

Abstract: A specially designed eyeglass protector is provided that slides into an eyeglass case. The protector is made of sturdy crush-proof material, and includes openings which receive the temples and nose pads of the eyeglasses. The front of the frame and the eyeglass lenses fit into a recessed area that is surrounded by a protective lip. A small and convenient case in the form of an elongated closable pocket is also provided for receiving the protector holding the eyeglasses. Insertion into the tight-fitting case keeps the eyeglasses in the protector, and in addition to preventing crushing, provides a barrier to scratching and abrasion of the frames and lenses.

Abstract: An eyeglasses case including a cover made of transparent colored material and having two lugs each at one side thereof, a movable frame having two ears each at one end thereof and being rotatably connected between the two lugs of the cover, the movable frame having a bottom formed with a recess and having a top formed with two slits, and a container having two side edges adapted to engage with the lugs of the cover and two upper edges adapted to engage with the slits of the movable frame, whereby the cover can be disengaged from the container so as to be used as a sunshield for a pair of eyeglasses as desired.

Abstract: The case and stand for use with eyewear having filament-type temple pieces is a rectangular bed defined by a base panel and upwardly extending rigid side panels at the opposite ends thereof. To the upper ends of the side panels leaves are pivotally supported and the tops of the leaves are notched to receive respectively the pairs of strands. The leaves are each provided with earpiece retainers on the outside faces thereof so that the filaments can train over the top of the leaves respectively and the earpieces fit in the retainers, the lenses thereby suspended below. U-shaped covers are pivoted to the outer ends of the base panel so that in one position they can form pedestals for supporting the bed to be a stand, or when the leaves are folded inward can be flipped around to be a two-piece cover for the case.

Abstract: An infusible pouch and cover assembly assembly comprises an infusible pouch containing an infusible substance, and a cover having a first leaf and a second leaf joined along a pair of adjacent edges. Each of the leaves has a hinge line adjacent to and spaced from the joined pair of edges, and the pouch is joined along a central portion of one of the adjacent edges to the first leaf below its hinge line so that the pouch can be inserted down the inside of a container with a wedging action on the pouch as it conforms to the inside shape of the container with the first leaf extending down the outside of the container. The two leaves are joined together over an area extending from the hinge lines to the joined edges of the leaves to thus form a portion in the form of a handle to be grasped by the user.

Abstract: A cartridge for dispensing an animal attracting scent. The inventive device includes a plurality of scent cartridges stored within a container sealed by a cap. The cap includes a depending hook extending from an interior of the cap for extracting an individual scent cartridge from the container to eliminate contact of the user with the scent cartridge to preclude contamination thereof.

Abstract: A package for liquid concentrates comprises an outer container (1) and an inner water-soluble or water-dispersible envelope (3) containing the concentrate. The container (1) has a shock absorbing base formed by joining a base-part (9) to the main body-part (8) with an S-shaped or corrugated strip (10), thus providing a flexible connection allowing relative movement between the base-part (9) and main body-part (8). The container (1) is sealed with a removable foil lid (2) and is tapered towards its bottom and has a wide neck to allow easy exit of the envelope (3).

Abstract: A packaging container for self-adhering or stick-on lenses suitable for point-of-purchase display of such lenses which enables testing of the effectiveness and suitability of the stick-on lenses by a potential purchaser without removal of the stick-on lenses from the container in which packaged, which is essentially tamper-proof, and which may also serve as a convenient storage container or carrying case for the stick-on lenses. Stick-on lenses which may be conveniently displayed in a packaging container of the invention are such as may be adhered by autogenous or inherent adhesive characteristics to the interior surface of the lenses of a pair of sunglasses or like non-corrective spectacles.

Abstract: A travelling two-ply web of infusion packages (11) is cut transversely by rotary cutting device (50) to form individual packages (1) which are attached to a styrene cover web (70). The packages 91) and web (70) are fed at the same speed rotary attachment device (100) comprising heated welding tips (102) cooperating with an anvil roller (90). The web (70) is fed to the attachment device at constant speed, but the packages (1) are accelerated up to the speed of the web (70) by accelerating rollers (62, 63) which grip the sealed edges of the packages. This introduces the necessary gap between successive packages. A hinge line (5) is produced in the web (70) by hinging device which facilitates folding of the cover and the package when the web carrying attached packages is cut into individual lengths.

Abstract: A convertible container for the storage, transportation, dispensing and utilization of air freshening products includes an elongate tubular box having opposed sidewalls and normally closed ends for the retention of the products. At least one of the sidewalls has a tear-out portion adjacent its corner end for access to the interior for dispensing the product. The sidewalls also have perforated lines extending transversely so that the upper portion of the box may be removed and, in conjunction with generally transversely extending fold lines, the remainder of the box can be converted to a wall mounted dispenser.

Abstract: A lens box for safe storage and transportation of optical lens blanks having vertically spaced apart top and bottom panels; two side walls, opposite closure panels and a plurality of gussets therebetween, all connected to the top and bottom panels and defining an enclosure space therebetween. The gussets are inclined upwardly and inwardly from the bottom panel, tangentially contacting the lens blank restricting the vertical and horizontal movement of the lens blank.The invention also includes a method of packaging an optical lens blank for secure and safe storage, including, providing a lens box having at least inclined side gussets; inserting the lens blank in the box causing the lens blank side wall to contact and frictionally engage the gussets thereby restricting vertical and horizontal movement of the lens blank in the box; and closing the box.

Abstract: A protective package system for containing a delivery cartridge for volatile substances such as fragrances, deodorizers, air fresheners and the like, wherein the cartridge includes an active ingredient reservoir with a permeable surface through which substances may move from the reservoir. The packaging system preferably includes a cartridge container having a storage area for receiving the cartridge, and a substantially open top with an outer periphery. A peelable lid is sealingly attached to the outer periphery of the container, and a blotter is attached to at least a portion of the inner surface of the peelable lid and preferably spaced inwardly from the outer edge of the lid so as not to interfere with the sealing attachment of the lid to the container. The blotter is thereby held in face-to-face contact with the permeable surface of the cartridge within the packaging system when the lid is in sealed condition and remains captively attached to the lid upon opening of the packaging system.

Abstract: To attain this, the present invention essentially relates to a fiber declumper device for use in conjunction with a fiber-filled construction such as a down-filled sleeping bag during treatment of such construction in a rotary drum dryer which comprises a solid foot-shaped structure formed of dense heat-resistant plastic, rubber or the like. This device is placed in the dryer along with the fiber-filled construction to be dried and, as the dryer drum rotates, the device preferably in the shape of a foot, beats on the fiber-filled construction preventing clumping of the fiber contained therein. A cavity within the beating member device contains heat-activated scent material which will impart a pleasant odor to the construction being heated.

Abstract: A porous web material for making infusion packages having enhanced mechanical seam integrity is obtained by treating the entire fibrous web material with an aqueous emulsion of a hydrophobic agent selected from the group consisting of high molecular weight cross-linked acrylic polymers, silicones, fluorohydrocarbons, paraffins, alkyl ketene dimers and stearylated materials. The hydrophobic agent, which may also act as a strength imparting binder, is preferably applied as a saturating treatment. The treated web is subsequently dried to insolublize the agent on the web. The web exhibits no appreciable water climb when measured using water at a temperature of about 100.degree. C. and no substantial loss of infusion characteristics while providing less than 10 percent failure in a mechanical seam therein when exposed to boiling water.