Abstract: A retail display case for retail items such as a doll packaged in a center tubular section with end caps that may be removed from a center tubular section and assembled to form various accessories including a storage case. In addition one or more of the end caps may be used to provide a display stand for the doll. The retail display packaging includes the set of top and bottom end caps, and further includes the center tubular section made from clear plastic or the like. Internal components such as foam pieces or a set of molded plastic sections may be used with molded components for storage and subsequent use from the storage case. The display case is thus convertible from its original retail housing purpose into a storage case or use by the consumer for novel use as an alternative to discarding the packaging. Accordingly, the center section is provided as being disposable.

Abstract: A package (10) is described that includes a sleeve (12) having at least one end defining an opening. The sleeve further includes at least one pair of locking tabs (18) extending therefrom, each locking tab including a locking edge, each locking tab being folded inwards into the opening. The package further includes a rigid end cap (14, 16) dimensioned to fit closely within the opening, the end cap including a rim (30, 32) designed so that, when the end cap is inserted into the opening, the rim engages the sleeve end and prevents the end cap from being inserted further into the opening. The end cap further includes a channel (22, 24) for receiving the pair of locking tabs, the channel having a ledge (34, 36) that engages the locking edge of each locking tab to prevent the end cap from being removed from the sleeve opening. Another described package provides a release mechanism for allowing an end cap to be removed without causing damage to the package.

Abstract: A product authentication system includes a carrier for receiving paper currency. The currency bears a unique serial number. The carrier is attached to a product the authenticity of which may need to be verified. The carrier can serve as a hang tag attached to various products, such as designer clothing, shoes, or watches. The carrier is preferably fully transparent to expose the currency embedded within it and to expose the unique serial number. A verification system allows a user, such as a consumer, to enter alphanumeric characters representing the serial number of the currency and includes a data base containing an inventory of serial numbers representing legitimate products to which carriers with unique articles of currency have been attached. The alphanumeric characters are compared with the serial numbers contained in the data base and an output is provided for indicating the authenticity of a product only when the entered alphanumeric characters correspond to a serial number stored in the data base.

Abstract: A magnetic button system useable with magnetic surfaces, methods of making such magnetic buttons using a continuous process, high-energy thin flexible magnetic materials, and kits, including packaging, relating to retail sale of such magnetic buttons.

Abstract: A container comprises a clamshell-like shape. The container includes a hinge positioned low on a viewing face and opens high on the rear end. The interior of the container is shaped so as to present its contents at a desirable viewing angle, the container intended to provide an unobstructed view through the viewing face. The container may comprise a closing mechanism at the rear end to hold the container closed. The container can contain products for sale, including cookies, slices of pound cake, other baked goods, and other products.

Abstract: A packaging assembly having an open design for displaying a product is provided. The packaging assembly is configured for storage and display in high density arrays of packaging assemblies, such as storage in pallets, and is configured to display visual information to a user from any perspective, even when the packaging assembly is packed in high density arrays of packaging assemblies. The packaging assembly includes an inner portion designed to contain a product and a housing designed to house the inner portion, wherein the inner portion includes a substantially transparent cover that facilitates display of the product. The packaging assembly includes an outer portion having a three dimensional window box frame, wherein portions of the window box frame are configured to couple to flanges provided on the inner portion.

Abstract: The wafer box includes a tray (10) and a cover (62). The tray (10) includes an inner (34, 36, 38, 40) and outer (24, 26, 28, 30) wall configuration with horizontal semicircular channels (48, 50, 52, 54) therebetween to perform spacing, strengthening and horizontal shock-absorbing functions. The tray (10) further includes a wafer cavity (42) formed within the inner wall (34, 36, 38, 40). The wafer cavity (42) includes a lattice (46) of ridges on the floor thereof to provide a vertical shock absorbing function. The wall (76, 78, 80, 82) of the cover (62) engages and mates to the outer wall (24, 26, 28, 30) of the tray (10) thereby forming a double wall configuration. A pedestal configuration (90, 92) is formed on the corners and mid-spans of the top of the cover (62) to provide standoff clearance between the inter-stacked boxes to minimize or eliminate the transmission of shock and vibration through an inter-stack configuration.

Abstract: A battery supply system comprising a display tray, an outer box and at least one inner box. The display tray includes a receiving area and a plurality of slots on sides of the receiving area. The outer box has a receptacle area and a pair of side flanges extending outwardly from the receptacle area. The at least one inner box is in the receptacle area of the outer box. The at least one inner box has at least one battery therein. The outer box is positioned in the tray by inserting the side flanges of the outer box in a pair of the slots, thereby maintaining the outer box in an upright displayed position within the tray.

Abstract: A package is provided wherein each package has a composite window. The composite window may be a combination of a window and a graphical representation of a window. The graphical representation can also provide a visual impression of any absorbent articles, which may be viewed through the window. A package may also have more than one composite window, such that the composite windows are positioned on the package in a manner to provide a visual impression to a consumer of a much larger window.

Abstract: Even when a storage container is placed upside down by mistake or in an inclined state, stored items are prevented from falling down or being disordered from an arranged state. A container body having a body recess for storing a lower side of the stored item and a lid member having a lid recess for storing an upper side of the stored item and being superimposed with the container body are provided, and the container body is provided with locking portions for locking the stored item at a plurality of points for applying separation resistance from the body recess to the stored item on the inner peripheral surface of the body recess of the container body.

Abstract: Disclosed is a product package which includes a sleeve and at least on rigid end cap. The sleeve has longitudinally opposed first and second ends, the first end of the sleeve defining an opening and having at least two locking tabs extending therefrom. The first end of the sleeve also includes a tear strip positioned adjacent to the opening which has been formed using known techniques, such as, microperforation. Each locking tab includes a locking edge and is folded inwards into the opening. A rigid end cap is dimensioned to fit closely within the sleeve opening, the end cap including a rim that, when the end cap is inserted into the opening, engages the first end of the sleeve and prevents the end cap from being inserted further into the opening. The end cap also includes at least one channel for receiving the pair of locking tabs, the at least one channel having a ledge that engages the locking edge of each locking tab to prevent the end cap from being removed from the sleeve opening.

Abstract: There is disclosed a display box configured for displaying the contents of a container that is flexible. The display box is configured to bend in unison with the flexible container without damage to the display box. The display box is formed to include a least one incision around a partial perimeter including three sides of the box, allowing the display box to fold about a hinge in a remaining side. In a further aspect, the display box includes a blocking piece that may be affixed to an inner surface of the display box. When the display box is moved between an unfolded and folded condition, the blocking piece automatically assumes a position that will permit insertion of the container when the display box is unfolded, and that will close an opening formed in the display box when the display box is folded.

Abstract: A storage container for housing drill bits can include a front housing portion and a rear housing portion. The front and rear housing portions can be pivotally connected through a hinge for moving between open and closed positions. The front and rear housing portions can define a body cavity therebetween in the closed position. A front bit holder can be pivotally connected to the hinge and lie adjacent to the front housing portion. A rear bit holder can be pivotally connected to the hinge and lie adjacent the rear housing portion. An intermediate bit holder can be pivotally connected to the hinge and lie between the front and rear bit holder.

Abstract: A packaged absorbent product including a package having at least one window and a plurality of absorbent articles contained in the package. At least one of the absorbent articles has a first graphic printed on a part of the article. The window has a background area and a second graphic. The first and second graphics have a common visual configuration.

Abstract: A packaging arrangement for a construction jobsite product including a construction jobsite product, a carrying case for carrying the construction jobsite product, a sleeve disposed around the carrying case, wherein the carrying case has a bar code disposed on an outer surface of the carrying case. The sleeve may have a window or opening.

Abstract: A display package which supports an ornamental object therein, and a sleeve including a pair of side tabs which are insertable into the interior of the box in order to removably secure the sleeve to the box is disclosed. The sleeve allows for viewing the ornamental object supported within the box, and is removable from the box in a manner which discourages theft, but is easy to assemble.

Abstract: A storage container for housing bits includes a first housing portion and a second housing portion pivotally connected through a hinge for moving between open and closed positions. The first housing portion defines a first body cavity and the second housing portion defines a second body cavity in the closed position. At least one bit holder is pivotally connected to the hinge and arranged to fit within the first body cavity in the closed position. The bit holder includes a plurality of bit receiving portions formed thereon for accepting the bits. The bit receiving portions are generally parallel to the hinge. A cover is pivotally connected to the second housing portion and moveable between open and closed positions for accessing the second body cavity.

Abstract: A container includes a transparent containing body, a metallic outer layer member, and an upper part; the containing body has a base, and a wall projecting from the base, which wall has a raised portion on a portion of an outer side, and a recess portion on the other portion of the outer side; the base is formed with a fitting trench thereon, which is next to the recess portion of the wall; the outer layer member is closely fitted over the recess portion, and inserted into the fitting trench of the base at a lower end; the upper part has an opening, and a fitting trench on a lower side thereof, and it is secured on top of both the containing body and the outer layer member with an upper end of the outer layer member being inserted into the fitting trench thereof.

Abstract: A storage container for housing drill bits includes a front housing portion and a rear housing portion pivotally connected through a hinge for moving between open and closed positions. The front housing portion and the rear housing portion define a body cavity therebetween in the closed position. A plurality of sleeves are pivotally and independently connected to the hinge and arranged to fit within the body cavity in the closed position. The plurality of sleeves each include a plurality of bore portions formed thereon for accepting the drill bits. The plurality of sleeves further include hinge arms for cooperating with the hinge.

Abstract: A display box that includes: a) a base having a bottom and at least one wall that terminates in an upper perimeter, b) a product display holder positioned in the base, and c) a cover for the base. The cover comprises a clear window and a frame that contains the window. The frame irreversibly engages the upper perimeter of the base wall.

Abstract: A freestanding coin holder capable of displaying a coin such that all sides, namely the front, back, and circumferential edge are viewable. First and second panel members are connected in opposing face-to-face relation such that a coin may be received in a generally cylindrical and laterally projecting coin-receiving chamber defined by optically transparent portions so that the front and back of the coin (e.g. heads side and tails side) as well as the circumferential edge of the coin are clearly visible. A base functions as a stand thereby allowing the coin holder to be disposed in a vertically free-standing manner.

Abstract: A liquid feed fuel cell system having a unique fuel container and delivery assembly is provided. The container and delivery assembly allows liquid fuel which, in a preferred embodiment, is in the form of either pure methanol or an aqueous methanol/water mixture, to be placed under pressure so that it is delivered to the cell in a continuous manner. The fuel substance is stored in a flexible bladder that is housed in an outer container. The inner flexible bladder containing the fuel is fitted with a for supplying instrument that compresses the flexible bladder such that the fuel is expressed through a conduit in the container, to the direct oxidation fuel cell in a continuous manner. Other embodiments include the force-applying instrument being employed in a fuel cell system that includes inlet and outlet ports.

Abstract: A toy carrying package having an appearance of a toolbox, and having a handle for convenient transport and a window for viewing an interior of a compartment of the toy carrying package. The compartment is formed from a single sheet of foldable stock material having a plurality of mutually joined panels including first and second major panels each major panel having two opposing major edges and two opposing minor edges, first and second side panels joining together the major panels at the minor edges of the major panels, first and second angled panels extending from the major edges of the major panels, first and second cover panels extending from the angled panels opposite the major panels, and first and second bottom panels extending from the remaining major edges of the major panels.

Abstract: A package is described that includes a sleeve having at least one end defining an opening. The sleeve further includes at least one pair of locking tabs extending therefrom, each locking tab including a locking edge, each locking tab being folded inwards into the opening. The package further includes a rigid end cap dimensioned to fit closely within the opening, the end cap including a rim designed so that, when the end cap is inserted into the opening, the rim engages the sleeve end and prevents the end cap from being inserted further into the opening. The end cap further includes a channel for receiving the pair of locking tabs, the channel having a ledge that engages the locking edge of each locking tab to prevent the end cap from being removed from the sleeve opening. Another described package provides a release mechanism for allowing an end cap to be removed without causing damage to the package.

Abstract: A packaging system for a door knob assembly is disclosed which includes a clear or translucent extruded tubular member for encasing a door knob, lever, deadbolt or other door hardware or accessory. A pair of end caps are disposed at opposite ends of the tubular member for defining a packaging volume therein. The particular door hardware contained within the packaging system may be supported on an insert which further provides a storage volume within the packaging system for additional components of the lockset. Retaining flanges extend from the end caps for releasably securing the packaged door hardware within the packaging system.

Abstract: A lid for a cold box has a shell-like configuration with front and rear shell members hingedly connected. The front shell member pivots relative to the rear shell member to provide access to the interior of the cold box when the front shell member is lifted by a handle. A viewing window is provided in the front shell member. The rear shell member is vented to provide passageways for the intake and outtake of air.

Abstract: A display and carrying case for a doll, a doll clothing ensemble and doll accessories is provided which includes a container defining an interior space and including transparent side walls. A handle is attached to the top member of the container. The container includes a zipper fastener for, when unzipped, permitting lifting and pivoting of the top member away from the transparent side walls so as to provide access to the interior compartment of the carrying case. In one embodiment, an insert of an x-shaped cross section is disposed in the interior space of the container so as to divide the space into a plurality of sub-compartments. A doll and various doll accessories are separately disposed in different ones of the sub-compartments so as to be visible through the transparent side walls. In another embodiment, separate display units are provided.

Abstract: A binder for papers, photographs, or other sheet-like materials is provided with a cover having one or more window openings defined therein. A flat, transparent protective sheet is located in contact with the inside surface of the binder cover and a backing sheet overlies the protective sheet. The backing sheet is secured to the peripheral margin of the protective sheet, and elsewhere as required, to delineate at least one, and preferably a plurality of pockets. The pockets are formed between the backing sheet and the protective sheet. An elongated slit in defined through the backing sheet behind each pocket created. The peripheral edges of the backing sheet are permanently secured to the inside surface of the binder cover. Photographs or other flat display materials may be inserted into the pockets formed between the backing sheet and the protective sheet through the elongated slits. The pockets are delineated so that they are aligned with the window opening in the cover.

Abstract: A protective sleeve for the placement of credit cards or other cards bearing magnetic strips and bar codes on a rear surface of the cards is presented to place such card into the protective sleeve to prevent damage to the bar code and the magnetic strip attached to the cards, the sleeve having a front clear portion for the visual identification of the front of the card and a rear portion having a thin non-conductive metallic strip imbedded on the rear portion coinciding with the location of the magnetic strip on the card, and a smooth fabric portion coinciding with the location of the printed bar code on the card, the bar code and magnetic strip being generally provided on the rear surface of the card.

Abstract: Display box for housing a cylindrical container with a side portion thereof visible through a window provided in at least one of the side walls of the box, including elements which interfere with the container, to lock the container, protect the container within the box, and to prevent the container from accidentally rotating about an axis.

Abstract: A freestanding coin holder capable of displaying a coin such that all sides, namely the front, back, and circumferential edge are viewable. First and second panel members are connected in opposing face-to-face relation such that a coin may be received in a generally cylindrical and laterally projecting coin-receiving chamber defined by optically transparent portions so that the front and back of the coin (e.g. heads side and tails side) as well as the circumferential edge of the coin are clearly visible. A base functions as a stand thereby allowing the coin holder to be disposed in a vertically free-standing manner.

Abstract: A tool storage container has a base member with a tool receiving member. A cover is coupled with the base. An opening is in the cover. The opening may have a configuration corresponding to the tool maintained within the carrying case or any other configuration which enables viewing and prohibits removal of the tool when the container is in a closed position. A plurality of storage areas are within the inside of the cover. Also, fingers secure the tool in the carrying case so that in an open condition, the tool is maintained in the carrier.

Abstract: A mailer package formed from a single sheet of foldable stock material includes a compartment formed by first and second parallel panels joined together by first and second parallel sides. The sides extend along opposing edges of the panels. The compartment has opposing first and second open ends, with a number of tabs sufficient to cover and close each open end. A cover extends from an edge between one of the sides and panels. The cover has a closure flap with a tearable pull tab and is foldable between a closed position overlying a panel or side adjacent to the edge from which it extends, and an open position folded away from the compartment. The cover is releasably secured in the closed position by attachment of the closure flap to another panel or side. The secured cover is moveable to the open position with release of the pull tab.

Abstract: A display package including a box having side walls, a top wall, a bottom wall, a back wall, an open front, a base member which supports the ornamental object therein, and a sleeve including a pair of side tabs which are insertable into the interior of the box in order to removably secure the sleeve to the box is disclosed. The sleeve may include a window or opening for viewing the ornamental object supported within the box, and is removable from the box in a manner which discourages theft, but is easy to assemble.

Abstract: A display and carrying case for a doll, a doll clothing ensemble and doll accessories is provided which includes a container defining an interior compartment and including transparent side walls. A handle is attached to the top member of the container. The container includes a zipper fastener for, when unzipped, permitting lifting and pivoting of the top member away from the transparent side walls so as to provide access to the interior compartment of the carrying case. An insert of an x-shaped cross section is disposed in the interior compartment of the container so as to divide the interior compartment into a plurality of sub-compartments. A doll and various doll accessories are separately disposed in different ones of the sub-compartments so as to be visible through the transparent side walls.

Abstract: A package which can display the contents includes a carton having at least a portion of a front wall which is transparent. Inside the cavity of the carton is an insert which has a plurality of projections having clamps which are designed to engage portions of the displayed contents, the projections extending away from the back of the carton to lend a three-dimensional effect to the display. The insert may be of a transparent plastic material so that the inside surfaces of the carton may be decorated in a fashion independent of the shape of the product displayed or the manner in which it is positioned. The insert also has a number of extension arms which register the insert securely inside the cavity, and which may also act as supports for the insert to act as a display stand when not inside the carton.

Abstract: A packaging bag for containing a plurality of disposable absorbent articles includes a generally polyhedral enclosure having an interior space, a pair of side walls, a pair of end walls, a top wall, and a bottom wall. A plurality of disposable absorbent articles contained in the interior space, with each one of the articles being adapted to be worn by a user and including a front panel and a back panel. A first graphic is provided on the front panel of each the absorbent article, and a second graphic is provided on the back panel of each the absorbent article. A first and a second of the walls include an at least substantially clear portion, with the plurality of disposable absorbent articles being folded and positioned in the enclosure such that at least a portion of the first graphic is visually perceivable through the first of the walls and at least a portion of the second graphic is visually perceivable through the second of the walls.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a candle packaging system that is comprised of a three part assembly. The first part is a clear box having a slightly frosted appearance. The candle packaging apparatus has a separate internal top and bottom cap units that are designed to be placed on top of and at the base of the candle in order to protect the top and bottom edges of the candle. The top and bottom caps are also constructed of a clear, frosted material. The third part of the construction is a printed insert that is designed to highlight the purpose and design of the candle itself. The box is designed to provide ease of access to allow the prospective buyer to smell the aroma of the candle and, at the same time, provide protection and keep the candle clean and fresh. A method of producing the candle packaging system is also disclosed.

Abstract: An improved structure of toolbox aims at the shortcomings of the traditional toolbox structure that can only be placed horizontally but not vertically. By means of the bottom of bottom box structure having a blocking slope with an appropriate angle and a central extended coupling structure, the present invention works together with the bottom of a covering tray structure being disposed at a coupling opening and a blocking surface. Since the blocking slope presses against the blocking surface and gives an inclined angle for the arrangement of placing the toolbox vertically, the user is able to find and store tools in a quick manner.

Abstract: A flexible packaging bag is provided for containing a plurality of articles. Each of the articles has a component which is desirably visible to a user, purchaser, or the like. The flexible packaging bag includes a window in one of its walls that has a periphery substantially framing the graphic that is desired to be seen. A visual cue can be provided in another wall such that it is visually associated with the window in order to draw the attention of the user, purchaser, or the like to the graphic of the visible article. An accessory window is also provided in the flexible packaging bag so that the number of remaining articles can be easily determined visually.

Abstract: A package for a shaver includes a display card made of non-magnetically conductive material. A pyramid-shaped housing extends from the display card and is also made of a non-magnetically conductive material. An aperture is provided to allow the insertion of a razor blade into the pyramid-shaped housing. A permanent magnet also resides within the housing. The packaging is believed to cooperate with and intensify the earth's magnetic field to prolong the useful life of the razor blade.

Abstract: A container for foodstuff is formed from a blank of card and having triangular end walls connected by rectangular side walls to form a triangular prism shaped container. One side wall of the container is hinged to another wall of the container to provide an opening for insertion/removal of foodstuff and to form a lid for closing the opening. The edges of the lid and edges of the container extending from the hinge have integral tabs with a fold line at the hinge, whereby the tabs fold inwardly beneath the lid as it is closed over the opening to assist in retaining foodstuff in the container.

Abstract: A flexible package includes a plastic face piece of a predetermined shape and design. The plastic face piece is positioned over or alternately inserted through one or more die cut openings in at least one wall or panel of the bag and is bonded to the bag material along the peripheral edges of the die cut opening(s). In one preferred embodiment, the plastic face piece creates a 3-dimensional area that stands out from the package and may resemble a toy, a magnet, or a window to view the product inside the bag. In another preferred embodiment, the face piece is in the form of a receptacle that holds a separate product or other device that is removably secured to the package. Examples of separate products include a toy, an electronic game, a dip, a food product, or condiments. The face piece may be attached to either the inner or outer surface of a panel or wall of the bag. If both the bag and face piece are made of compatible materials, they may be joined by heat sealing.

Abstract: A packaging box, for a golf ball, is formed by folding a packaging sheet comprising a decomposable laminate material consisting of a polylactic acid-containing polymer film and a sheet of paper laminated with the polylactic acid-containing polymer film. A portion corresponding to a window is cut out from the paper, and the window is covered with the polylactic acid-containing polymer film laminated on the paper. The window is formed straddlingly on two or three planes such that the polylactic acid-containing polymer film covering the window is bent perpendicularly at a boundary between the planes adjacent to each other. A raised portion is formed on the packaging sheet.

Abstract: The packaging consists of a box-like body with a sleeve-like portion. The sleeve-like portion is essentially of rectangular construction and has a fold-back lid at one end and is provided with an opening at the other end. That is to say, the packaging does not have a base, The assembly consists of the packaging described above and a container to be accommodated therein, the dimensions of container and packaging being matched to one another in such a way that mutual engagement takes place.

Abstract: A protective furniture shipment and storage bag is formed as an envelope comprised of inner and outer transparent film layers with protective cushioning foam elements sandwiched therebetween at opposite ends of the envelope to define a furniture viewing window longitudinally between the foam elements. Such bags are fabricated by sandwiching foam elements in spaced relation between two essentially coextensive transparent film layers, folding the sandwiched components along the longitudinal fold line, and heat sealing or otherwise attaching the folded film layers and foam elements at the opposite ends to form the aforedescribed envelope.

Abstract: A case with two shell bodies (1) which may be assembled to each other transversely to the longitudinal axis of the case, comprises an insert (10) which is arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis of the case. One end of the insert may be inserted into one of the shell bodies (1), which is provided with an opening (13) for snapping-in a latching element (12). The insert (10) comprises an arm (11) which is biased in the direction of the opening (13) and which on the end side carries the latching element (12).

Abstract: An inspection side panel (5) for a container (1) to house a clear plastic film liner bag adapted to hold a liquid, the side panel (5) includes a demountable transparent inspection segment (14) extending for substantially the whole height of the side panel (5).

Abstract: A rectangular box 10 that can be made from folded card. The box 10 has a slip case 22 for holding a book 28 and an internal space 26 for storing objects. The internal space 26 is divided from the slip case 22 by a partition wall 20 extending between the top and bottom 16,17 faces of the box 10. The internal space 26 has a window 30 so that its content can be inspected, and a flap 18 for covering the window 30.

Abstract: A plant packaging and covering system which includes a floral sleeve having a base portion, which may have a decorative pattern thereon. The sleeve may have an upper sleeve portion which can surround a plant disposed in a pot and which can be detached once the protective function of the upper sleeve portion is complete or which can be used to support the sleeve from a support device prior to use. The sleeve has on its inner surface a bonding material in an offset pattern, which can be used to form a crimped portion in the sleeve or which can be used to attach the sleeve to a pot.