Abstract: Measuring dispenser that includes a container of an essentially flattened elliptical cylindrical shape provided with a port through which the washing powder is admitted, a series of narrow slits through which the dissolved powder is dispensed, and a recess which houses the handle of a measuring spoon. The measuring spoon is connectable to the container by inserting its handle into the recess and the cup part into its loading port.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting and displaying non-prescription eyeglasses upon a cantilevered merchandise display assembly. A substantially rectangular, planar base member has a pair of temple supports depending downwardly therefrom at the lateral extremes of the base member. Each temple support has an aperture disposed therethrough for receiving one of the temples of the eyeglasses. The temple supports are partially severed outwardly from the circumference of each aperture in order to accommodate temples of varying sizes. The edge of the base member intermediate the temple supports is adapted to be spaced above the bridge of the eyeglasses and thereby avoid interference with the nose gap of the eyeglasses. The upper edge of the base member opposite the temple supports is extended upwardly into a support flange which is selectively engageable with the merchandising display assembly.

Abstract: A bookmark strap fits through a book and has one end connected to an eyeglass case. At the other end of the bookmark are VELCRO.RTM. circular patches or rectangular sections so that when the bookmark strap is placed onto the page where a reader has stopped reading, the rest of the extended length of the bookmark strap can be wrapped around to the front of the book and be connected to the back of the eyeglass case to a corresponding VELCRO.RTM. patch. This will lock the bookmark and eyeglass case around the book, with the eyeglass case conveniently positioned on the top cover page of the book.

Abstract: A package for liquid concentrate 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 protective pouch (26) for storing eyeglasses (24) or small objects such as keys or money that can be rolled up into a compact configuration (44). The pouch is provided with an eyeglass strap (21) with ends (20) capable of releasably attaching to the eyeglass arms (22) so that it is always available for use and cannot be lost. The two ends of the strap pass through holes (25) into the interior cavity (46) of the pouch, pass out the open end (48) of the pouch and are attached to the eyeglass arms. The pouch can slide along the strap to adjust the strap length for tensioning the eyeglasses to a one's head. A cover flap (30) is provided to fasten the pouch in its compact configuration or to close off the pouch opening. When the eyeglasses and strap are stored inside the pouch, the entire package can be worn on one's belt (50) from a loop (28) provided.

Abstract: A dual compartment infusion packet has the compartments directly secured to each other at one end of the packet and separated by a V-fold of the packet material at the other end. A suspension thread has an intermediate portion lying within the fold and end portions extending therefrom through attachment means at the other end of the packet. The end portions are displaceable in the attachment means so that when tensioned they contract the packet to squeeze out liquid held in the packet after an infusion process.

Abstract: The equipment comprises a measuring and dispensing device of the reusable type for the machine washing of clothes, which comprises a hollow body (1) intended to receive the amount of liquid detergent prescribed for the wash, said body being provided with at least one filling opening (3) and outlets (7b) for the distribution of said product or products, as well as means (8) enabling the user to effect, once said device has been filled, the easy and controlled application of at least one product contained in it to selected areas of the clothing before the latter is subjected to washing in the machine, for the purpose of effecting the pretreatment of said areas before the washing cycle, said measuring and dispensing device, containing the amount of product remaining after the pretreatment, being introduced into the machine together with the clothes, said pretreatment means (8) being removable from the body of said device.

Abstract: The improved combination eyeglass lens polisher and eyeglass holder device includes an elongated, flexible, resilient bottom strip having opposite ends and a bottom surface and opposite upper surface. The bottom surface and, preferably, the entire bottom strip, is non-abrasive to eyeglass lenses and is adapted for polishing such lenses. A pair of flexible, resilient eyeglass holder pockets are secured, as by stitching, to the upper surface of the bottom strip adjacent its opposite ends and are spaced apart to define a central foldable portion therebetween. The pockets hold a pair of eyeglasses, with one lens thereof in each pocket.

Abstract: A package for an optical lens blank in the form of a parallelepiped carton includes an internal major side panel connected to a bottom major end panel by a foldline and extending generally parallel and adjacent to the front major side panel and an internal major end flap connected to the internal major side panel by a foldline. A strip of non-abrasive material or a surface coating extending over the facing surfaces of said back and internal major side panels.

Abstract: A bookmark strap fits through a book and has one end connected to an eyeglass case. At the other end of the bookmark are VELCRO.RTM. circular patches so that when the bookmark strap is placed onto the page where a reader has stopped reading, the rest of the extended length of the bookmark strap can be wrapped around to the front of the book and be connected to the back of the eyeglass case to a corresponding VELCRO.RTM. patch. This will lock the bookmark and eyeglass case around the book, with the eyeglass case conveniently positioned on the top cover page of the book.

Abstract: A double-chamber tea bag has a centerfold that is crimped by squeezing it between a toothed wheel and a plain wheel and a headfold in which the front chamber has a flap that folds over the part of the end of the front chamber between triangular folds at each corner.

Abstract: In dispensers for the controlled release of pheromones, in particular sexual pheromones, a dimensionally stable container which consists of a material impermeable to the pheromone and serves as a pheromone reservoir having a volume of from 0.5 to 2.5 ml is closed by means of a pheromone-permeable film which is responsible for the pheromone release and whose release area does not exceed 10 cm.sup.2.

Abstract: A novel decorated simulated vehicle is disclosed that is formed with a cavity adapted snugly to receive a container or other novelty item. The container held within the cavity is also folded cardboard which is formed with a cavity adapted to receive an additional container that is filled with a fragrance bearing substance, such as potpourri. The assembled, folded vehicle is uniquely suitable for promotions, hospitality events, advertising and similar activities.

Abstract: An open-end cushioned eyeglass case and method of manufacture wherein the case comprises an outer cover of heat-sealable material and a protective inner cushioning layer, the inner layer having a width and length which are each smaller than the width and length, respectively, of the outer cover. The cover and cushioning layer are assembled in overlying relationship with their top edges flush and are sealed together along those edges. The composite sheet is then folded along its longitudinal axis so that the opposed inner peripheral side and bottom edges of the outer cover are in direct contact and these edges are heat sealed together.

Abstract: This invention combines the functions of an eyeglass protection and storage device with the functions of an eyeglass securing device for when the eyeglasses are being worn. After the eyeglasses are removed from the protection and storage enclosure of this invention, the device can be transformed into a strap and used to secure the eyeglasses around the head of the wearer. Since such a dual-use protection and storage device can be worn along with the glasses, this invention also serves to eliminate the need to carry separately a single-use protection and storage device while the eyeglasses are being worn.

Abstract: A conformable, self-aligning, high extraction efficiency coffee filter pack capable of flavor extraction efficiencies comparable to those obtained using an identical quantity of bulk coffee and a paper filter under identical brewing conditions, but which exhibits substantially consistent pot-to-pot brew strength for any given automatic drip coffee maker. The preferred filter pack is formed from two layers of flexible material which are secured to one another about their outermost periphery with a predetermined quantity of roast and ground coffee housed within a brew chamber formed between the two layers. The brew chamber exhibits a maximum volume between about 25 percent and about 300 percent greater than the volume of the dry roast and ground coffee contained therein. The discharge flow rate from the brew chamber is slower than the inlet flow rate into the brew chamber to permit a buildup of water and flooding of the brew chamber.

Abstract: A fairly constant concentration of detergent product in the wash liquor in a dishwashing machine can be obtained by using a sachet containing 20-350 grams of both detergent powder and one or more solid detergent briquettes, the weight of each briquette being in the range 1-100 grams and the total weight of the briquettes being 10-200 grams. When applying this sachet the need for extra detergent dosing in between consecutive washes to compensate for the dilution effect of rinse water is eliminated. The sachet is especially useful in industrial ware washing machines.

Abstract: A package contains conductive inks or slurries adapted for attachment to a screen printer for applying the inks to a substrate for firing into printed circuit boards. The bag interior containing the ink is formed between a liquid and gaseous impermeable top wall connected along its periphery to a bottom wall formed with openings through which the ink is adapted to migrate towards the print screen under vacuum. A seal member extends around the entire periphery of the bag and is adapted to sealingly mate with a corresponding fastening element attached to the print frame to form an air seal between the bag and print frame in operative position. A removable, peel-away cover normally covers the screen bottom wall to allow the bag to have a long shelf life.

Abstract: A container for clothes conditioners having chambers for conditioners and for a pressure solution and an osmotic membrane covering the intake of the pressure chamber to permit osmotic flow of water from the rinse water of a washing machine to enter the pressure chamber which, in turn, causes a piston or similar means to transfer pressure into the conditioner chamber which causes the latter to break or to open to release conditioners into the rinse water.

Abstract: A belt case for a pair of eyeglasses is formed from a rigid and durable plastic for protecting the eyeglasses from damage. The case consists of front and rear rigid body sections which are receivable in interfitting engagement so that they cooperate to define an interior eyeglass compartment. The compartment is operative for retaining a pair of eyeglasses as well as a spare lens for the eyeglasses, and is further operative for individually retaining either the eyeglasses or the spare lens. The case is adapted to be mounted vertically on a wearer's belt and hingeably opened at the top end thereof to remove the eyeglasses and the spare lens. Both the spare lens and the eyeglasses are firmly retained in the case so that the lenses do not contact any interior surfaces of the case. The case also firmly retains the spare lens and eyeglasses so that they are not easily dislodged when the case is subjected to physical impacts.

Abstract: An elongate carrying case, as for a pair of sunglasses, has a pocket panel extending transversely across one of its broad panel walls and secured thereto transversely to provide a side opening for the pocket so-formed externally of such case, into which pocket is placed one leg of a clip-on device having a gripping loop member and a pair of legs extending from such gripping loop member. The pocket panel is interposed between the leg members, which are pressed together about the interposed pocket panel, preferably by screws, to clamp the clip-on device to an operating cable or other part of a riding vehicle and to hold the carrying case and any thereby carried item in place for ready access by the rider while riding. The inner surface of the loop member is preferably serrated to permit easy enlargement of such loop member by filing if and when desired.

Abstract: Packaging for an eyewear article having a pair of lenses with diopter power is disclosed, which preferably includes an enclosure portion for substantially enclosing the eyewear article for eventual sale and a tag portion affixed to the enclosure portion. A lens is preferably included with the tag portion, which is in addition to the pair of lenses of the eyewear article, which is accessible to a prospective consumer without requiring the prospective consumer to open the enclosure portion of the packaging for retrieval of the eyewear article contained therein. The lens provided with the tag portion, being in addition to the lenses of the eyewear, has an optic power which is substantially equal to the diopter power of the pair of lenses of the eyewear article so that the prospective consumer may readily judge the diopter power of the eyewear article.

Abstract: A multi-purpose eyeglasses pouch includes a pouch body formed from a rectangular piece of cloth and having three sides provided with a row of evenly distributed holes. The pouch body is folded so as to align the holes in two opposite sides of the pouch body and so as to cause the holes in the remaining side to overlap. A fastening unit includes a pair of first flexible strips and a pair of second flexible strips. One of the first flexible strips is formed with a row of holes which are aligned with the holes formed in the two opposite sides, while the other one of the first flexible strips is formed with a row of projections which extend into the holes in the two opposite sides and which engage releasably the holes in the other first flexible strip so as to join the two opposite sides of the pouch body.

Abstract: A protective device configured to accommodate snow ski goggles when the goggles are not to be used for vision purposes. The protective device includes a strap and a protective cover which collectively form a loop adapted to circumscribe a portion of an animate bearer, such as the bicep area of one's arm. The cover is provided with structure to engage the ski goggle in a secure manner so that the protective goggle in conjunction with the strap can be worn with the cover occluding an outer arcuate surface of the goggle.

Abstract: The invention is a water-activating particle casing with an annular float. The casing has openings to allow washing water to flow in and out from the casing and contact the water-activating particles contained therein, thereby increasing the cleaning capability of the washing water circulating in a washing vessel. The annular float is made of closed cell rubber, and surrounds a portion of the body of the casing, thereby permitting the casing to float and ride on the swirling circulation of washing water in the washing vessel. Thus, the water-activating particles can be effectively exposed to circulating washing water to permit their surface activities to be used to their limit in washing.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel single, unit-dose drycleaning article in which at least a portion thereof dissolves in a drycleaning solvent during the drycleaning cycle for releasing a premeasured amount of a drycleaning additive contained within the article. The single, unit-dose drycleaning article is generally in the form of a sealed tub formed of a polystyrene. The unit-dose tub preferably dissolves within about one minute after being in contact with the drycleaning solvent to ensure release and adequate mixing of the drycleaning additive with the drycleaning solvent to effect maximum drycleaning results. In an alternative form, the single, unit-dose drycleaning article may be partially formed with a material that dissolves in a drycleaning solvent.

Abstract: Eyeglasses are stored and protected when not in use, such as overnight, by providing a protective liner fitting the interior walls and outer rim of a generally cylindrical open mouthed receptacle of appropriate diameter and length to hold the eyeglasses in a safe and accessible position. The receptacle comprises in a preferred embodiment a coffee mug and the liner, a quilted and/or foam backed fabric material.

Abstract: A package consisting of a hermetically sealed ensemble in plastic material, under vacuum, intended for containing devices for perfuming or purifying ambient air or closed spaces, said devices having a wall of polymeric material for diffusing active odoriferous substances, the package being characterized in that said devices therein-contained are joined side by side by superposition, under subatmospheric pressure, of the surfaces of their diffusion walls.

Abstract: The solid granular deodorant consists of a porous granular CaSO.sub.4.2H.sub.2 O base, a portion of essential oils adsorbed on said porous granular base and microcapsules filled with another portion of the essential oils. The portion of the essential oils adsorbed on the granular base is present in an amount of from 2% to 18% by weight and the other portion of the essential oils in the microcapsules is present in an amount of from 0.5% to 4% by weight. The microcapsules are breakable by impacts, crushing or heating. This granular deodorant is packed in a sealed pouch which has micro-holes on one side covered by a removable, repositionable adhesive tape.

Abstract: A foldable, flat sheet is assemblable into a container by folding and sealing together of peripheral tab portions of the sheet. By this invention, at least one of the peripheral tab portions defines a central portion having aperture means proportioned to permit viewing through the aperture means with both eyes when the central portion is placed close to a normal human face. A colored, transparent sheet is sealed to the central portion covering the aperture means. The one peripheral tab portion also defines a pair of lateral portions of the foldable sheet which are attached to opposed sides of the central portion. The lateral portions comprise temple bar means of a pair of dark glasses, which dark glasses are defined by central and lateral portions upon their separation from the rest of the flat sheet.

Abstract: A water charcoal filter is recycled by removing the exhausted charcoal from the plastics container forming the charcoal filter and replacing it with a solid vaporizing substance such as mothballs or a deodorizing substance, closing the lid on the container and placing the lid and body of the container in a holder such as a sheet with cutouts therein. One of the cutouts conforms to the outline of the container while the other cutout is in the form of a hanger.

Abstract: A case for holding eyeglasses defines the head band of an eyeglass retainer. The bow retaining straps of the retainer are secured to the outer edges of the case/head band. A separate, flexible sheet conforms to the shape of and is secured to the head band case for defining a pocket between the base and the sheet. A through slot in the sheet provides access to the pocket, permitting the folded eyeglasses to be inserted through the slot and encased between the base and the sheet while attached to the retaining straps.

Abstract: A hanger for supporting a pair of eyeglasses. The hanger has a central portion, two arms which extend away from the central portion and which terminate at end portions. Each end portion has a respective opening into which is inserted a respective temple bar of the pair of eyeglasses. The central portion has an aperture into which is inserted a support arm for balancing the eyeglasses. The aperture is substantially equidistant from the openings in the end portions. The arms have a lower edge which defines a space directly between the end portions.

Abstract: Twin compartment packets, e.g. tea bags, are formed with the compartments connected at the heads of the packet and optionally at the tails. The packets are produced from a pair of compartmented tubular webs that are brought together with the compartments in register, the webs then being interconnected at the compartment end seals and severed at those seals to form the separate packets. Apparatus for performing the process deposits doses of tea at spaced intervals onto the two separate webs before forming them into the tubular compartmented webs, brings the compartments of the two webs into register, interconnects the registered compartments, and separates the interconnected compartments into individual packets while the web advances continuously through the apparatus. The process is capable of high production rates because the webs are able to move through the successive stages at a uniform speed.

Abstract: A hanger means and method of installing it for displaying eyewear at the point of sale while permitting the potential customer to try on the eyewear without the hanger means interfering with the person of the wearer is disclosed. The apparatus includes hanger means with a body portion that defines numerous apertures therethrough all in parallel relationship to each other and in the stated order to receive a support at the time of display, to receive the tongue section of the hanger means, and to receive the same one of the temple pieces of the eyewear for display at a point of sale. The hanger means further includes a tongue portion extending from the body portion with the longitudinal axis of the tongue portion being in substantially perpendicular relationship with the apertures. Optionally, the hanger means also includes an adhesive tag means for sealing the tongue portion to the temple piece of the eyewear.

Abstract: A device comprising unoccluded vents and containing a detergent is employed. This device is placed with fabrics to be washed in the drum of a washing machine and the machine is started up, allowing the washing cycle to proceed. A detergent composition some of whose constituents are separate is employed and at least one of the constituents is introduced into the device and at least one other of the constituents is associated separately with the said device, so that during the washing all the constituents diffuse into the fabrics and the washing bath.

Abstract: A flexible porous inner web is mounted to a fluid impermeable outer web to define an entrance opening to receive a spectacle case, wherein the inner web includes an adhesive web including an adhesive forward face mounting a "U" shaped clip, and an adhesive rear face adhesively secured to the inner web, wherein the "U" shaped clip includes a junction and the outer web includes a slot, wherein the junction is aligned with the slot, with the inner web secured to the outer web. The case structure may further utilize the adhesive web formed with adhesive at a forward surface thereof and mounted to an interior surface of the outer web to secure the clip through the slot and the outer web without use of an inner liner. A modification of the invention includes the inner liner including an anhydrous dispensing tube contained therewithin for directing a water absorbing mixture from interiorly of the case structure.

Abstract: Case for eyeglasses and the like which includes a clip for securing the case to a pocket or other object. The clip is secured to the case at a position other than on the exterior of the case.

Abstract: When used in a washing machine, a particulate detergent packed in portions in a flexible bag of a flat, water-permeable textile material leads to an improved detergency performance and/or saving of detergent by comparison with the conventional addition of detergent via the dispensing compartment of the washing machine if the bag material satisfies certain criteria in regard to the nature of the fibers used for its production and, optionally, the permeability to air and the adsorption capacity of the bag material, the geometric dimensions of the bag and its filling level.

Abstract: A dispenser for agricultural chemicals generally has a small plastic plate defining an affixing enclosure for fitting the dispenser over or around branches, vines etc. The plate has an opening therein. A container for the chemicals having one unenclosed section is attachable to the plate with the unenclosed section substantially aligned with the opening in the plate for emitting the agricultural chemicals to the environment. The opening in the faceplate can be at least partially surrounded by a raised edge and this edge may contain a lip for securing the container to the plate via a snap or sliding fit. Certain other options include forming the faceplate with small nubs which jut outwards over the opening in the faceplate. When the container is attached to the plate, these nubs prevent the chemical within the container from being jostled loose and also limit the exposed surface area of the contained chemical.

Abstract: A flexible open-mesh bag installable in a dishwasher for containment of lightweight items that are subject to being thrown around the interior space of the dishwasher due to the force of water spraying onto the dishes being washed. The bag is preferably an elongated tubular envelope having one open end for insertion or removal of items. Suspension devices are connected to the bag for removably attaching the bag to one of the racks in the dishwasher.

Abstract: A stretch fabric is double rolled and then sewn to tubular straps at each end to form an eyeglasses retainer, case combination. The tubular straps are attached to the stems of eyeglasses and are held in place on the stems by elastic bands within the ends of the straps. The assembly is then worn around the head or neck as a retainer preventing the eyeglasses from sliding forward or falling off in sports and such. When the eyeglasses are not worn they can be folded and placed within the cavity formed by unrolling the double roll of the case.

Abstract: A tea bag with a squeezing device is provided and consists of a string attached at one end to an infusion bag with a quantity of ground tea leaves sealed therein. A cover being of two panels is joined together along a fold line and has a hole at the center of the fold line. The string passes through the hole with a tag attached to the other end of the string. The panels of the cover can be used to squeeze the infusion bag to extract infusion liquid from the bag and as a disposable structure therefore after said infusion bag is used.

Abstract: A dust bin of the type comprising a container having a top opening covered with a removable cover, wherein said container has a flat, hollow chamber separately vertically disposed at the inside for receiving said cover when said cover is not in use, and two bolts at two opposite locations for releasably mounting said cover through hooked-joint permitting said cover to be rotated on said two bolts to close or open said top opening. A chemical case which has aromatic compounds or deodorant contained therein is attached to the container to fit flush with the bottom edge of the bottom projection which projecting from the bottom of the container.

Abstract: This invention provides a cassette for pathological tissue examination which consists of a container proper and a lid thereof engageable therewith and detachable therefrom both made of a chemical-resistant synthetic resin, wherein the aforementioned container proper has a plurality of sample chambers independent and separated from one another when the container proper is closed, a large number of small through-holes are made in the bottom of the container proper having the aforementioned sample chambers formed therein and the lid, and either or both of the container proper and the lid is/are provided with a recording space in which the name, serial No. et cetera of the examinee can be written or otherwise recorded.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel single, unit-dose drycleaning article in which at least a portion thereof dissolves in a drycleaning solvent during the drycleaning cycle for releasing a premeasured amount of a drycleaning additive contained within the article. The single, unit-dose drycleaning article is generally in the form of a sealed tub formed of a polystyrene. The unit-dose tub preferably dissolves within about one minute after being in contact with the drycleaning solvent to ensure release and adequate mixing of the drycleaning additive with the drycleaning solvent to effect maximum drycleaning results. In an alternative form, the single, unit-dose drycleaning article may be partially formed with a material that dissolves in a drycleaning solvent.

Abstract: The spectacle case (20) is of the open-mouth type. The case includes an inner lining (25) of thin cotton, which is stitched top (30) and bottom (36) into a stiff outer cover (23). The stitching is so arranged as to leave the central portion of the lining loose and able to expand and move laterally, within the outer cover. An encircling elastic band (27) creates a pinched waist (40) in the lining. The elastic band tightens the lining around the nose cut-out (43) of spectacles (40) inserted into the case, thereby retaining the spectacles securely.

Abstract: An odor-absorbing shelf liner is presented which is made up of upper and lower sheets stitched together to form discreet pouches. Inside each pouch is an odor-absorbing material such as baking soda. When the liner is placed on the shelf of a refrigerator, cabinet or drawer it not only serves as a shelf liner but also serves as an odor-absorbing device.

Abstract: An eyeglass holder that can be attached to the clothing of the wearer. The eyeglass holder includes a main body having an opening formed in its central portion, a clothing fastener attached to the rear of the main body and above the opening, and a substantially tubular temple holding means attached to the rear of the main body below the opening. Thus a temple of the eyeglasses can be inserted into the holder from the front of the main body by passing the temple through the opening to the temple holding means. The temple holding means is preferably formed having a funnel-shaped vertical transverse cross-section.

Abstract: A dispensing pouch containing premeasured laundry compositions comprises a flexible, porous pouch having a plurality of valves or supplementary openings along its edges. The dispensing pouch permits rapid dispersion of a highly soluble laundry detergent through the pouch valves, which open as the pouch is compressed during laundry agitation in a machine washer. Washer-resistant fabric softener/antistatic chips larger than the pouch valve openings remain inside the pouch through wet cycles, to be dispensed as they melt and wick through the porous pouch fabric in a machine dryer.