Abstract: A nested stack of bowl-like disposable beverage brewing filter sheets. Each filter sheet has two adjacent folds in opposite direction forming a grippable strip for removing discrete sheets from the stack. A container for the nested stack has a removable panel for exposing the grippable strip of the outermost sheet for easy finger gripping and discrete removal of the sheet. The container is slideably receivable in a bracket adapted to hold it as a dispenser. Refillable dispensers are also disclosed.A method for preparing a beverage brewing apparatus for brewing comprises the steps of grasping with fingers of one hand the strip of the outermost filter sheet at a location other than at the edge of the sheet, pulling the filter sheet as a discrete entity from the stack, and lining the brewing basket with the single filter sheet in preparation for brewing.

Abstract: Shoulder boxes consist of a box part (10) for receiving a group of cigarettes (16) or the like and of a hinge lid (11) connected via an axis of articulation (12). An inner blank (17) with improved moisture and aroma retention is provided with a fold-free upper wall (19) which is closed from stock and in which an extraction orifice (30), extending up to one end of the cigarettes (16) and covering a part region of approximately one third of the surface of the upper wall (19), is provided. This extraction orifice is covered by a closing flap (31) which is formed with an overlapping edge strip (32) at least at one edge located opposite the point of articulation.

Abstract: An ice cream sandwich preparation and storage container set with open top shells having partial bottom walls defining a central aperture. Substantially conforming with the bottom of the shell is an insert disk that effectively seals the aperture while forming a base for the ice cream and cookie sandwich. The bottom periphery of the shell is formed with a flange that fits over the upper rim of another similar container so that the bottom of one container may act as the sealing cover for an underlying container. When it is desired to consume one of the previously prepared and stored sandwiches it may be easily extracted from the container by, after removing the cover, pushing up on the insert disk through the aperture with a thumb or forefinger.

Abstract: A food container in the form of an elongate open-top box open at one end is provided with an insert of flexible material for positioning on the base of the container, the insert having a pull tab projecting at the open end of the container. A food item, such as a crepe, positioned on the insert can be removed from the container for consumption by pulling on the pull tab without having to handle the food item. The insert has ridges for frictional retention of the food item as it is withdrawn from the container, and a longitudinal strengthening groove.

Abstract: In a box containing facial tissues, a tape is attached to the under surface of an oval portion surrounded by a perforated line. In the alternative, thick strings are attached along and inwardly of the longitudinal edges of the oval portion. The tape or thick strings serve as backings and facilitate tearing the top sheet along the perforated line. The uppermost one of the facial tissues is attached to the under surface of the oval portion. In the alternative, the oval portion is formed with a hole through which an adhesive tape is pushed to adhere to the uppermost tissue.

Abstract: A disposable toothbrush assembly, including a wrapper containing an inexpensively made toothbrush, a small amount of toothpaste and a short length of rolled up dental floss, so to form an inexpensive package.

Abstract: A securing mechanism for releasible securement together of components and a latch member having at least one projection transverse of its axis, biasing means mounting the latch member on the first component for limited angular movement about its axis and biasing the latch member to a first angular position, a second component defining a bore to receive the latch member and defining one or more grooves extending along the bore to receive the projection to allow axial movement between the first and second components when the projection is in registration with the groove, and means defining a ledge adjacent the bore to receive the latch member to prevent relative axial movement between the components with the latch member in its first angular position. Manual movement of the latch member between its angular positions allows relative movement between components for separation.

Abstract: A food package and storage unit including a carton, a tray having an opening at the top adapted to be readily slid into and out of one end of the carton and a flexible separator sheet interleaved between thereby to separate food items positioned in the tray. A second sheet extends in a direction transverse to that of the separator sheet to wrap the ends of the food items.

Abstract: A storage device for flat recording media, e.g., compact discs, is disclosed. The device comprises a housing and a slider member having a base portion and front wall that covers the open front face of the housing when the slider member is inserted. A lifting element, which is transported out of the housing by means of the slider member, is provided for supporting the recording media in a position for easy insertion and removal.

Abstract: A hollow housing is provided including a top wall having a plurality of horizontally spaced openings formed therein and each of the openings has a depending cylindrical wall structure operatively associated therewith and supported from the top wall. The lower ends of the cylindrical wall structures include diametric slots formed therein and perm rod support and elevator structure in the form of a grid structure is mounted within the housing with various grid bars thereof extending through and vertically shiftable in the cylindrical wall structure diametric slots. The grid bars form vertically shiftable floor portions for the cavities defined by the top wall openings and the cylindrical wall structures dependingly supported from the top wall. Vertically disposed perm rods are downwardly receivable within the aforementioned cavities and have their lower ends abutted against and supported from the grid bars.

Abstract: A film cassette includes a first cylindrical body forming a film supply section, a second cylindrical body forming a film take-up section, and a coupling section extending between the first and second cylindrical bodies and connected at both ends to the two cylindrical bodies thereby integrally coupling the cylindrical bodies. The coupling section has an outer face continuous with the outer peripheral surfaces of the first and second cylindrical bodies. First cylindrical body includes a ridge protruding from the outer peripheral surface thereof, to which is applied an urging force to rock the film cassette around that cylindrical body with the ridge thereon.

Abstract: A dispensing package for diabetic test care strips of paper includes a paperboard pouch containing a test strip unit. The pouch has a reclosable flap affording access to the contained test strip unit, the latter comprising a paperboard backing panel having a tab on one end accessible at the opening of the pouch. Attached to the other end of the panel is the edge portion of a stack of test strip material having parallel cuts extending from the free edge of the stack toward the attached edge, and which cuts define test strips adapted to be torn from the unit after it is removed partially or entirely from the pouch.

Abstract: A disposable container for cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos and similar articles. The container includes a generally cylindrical tubular body having an inwardly rolled lower rim at the lower end thereof engaging a generally circular bottom closure disc sealed within the body in abutment with the lower rim. The bottom closure disc is formed of relatively thin resilient sheet material such as thermoplastic synthetic resin material. One embodiment of the bottom closure is configured in the shape of at least two concentric, interconnected, frustroconical portions so that the bottom closure is bistable in a first position extending generally across the tubular body and alternately, in a second position extending upwardly into the tubular body thus displacing at least a portion of the contents upwardly out of the over upper end of the container.

Abstract: A bathroom accessory in the form of a canister for convenient storage of extra rolls of toilet tissue and a suction type plunger device, the compactness being provided by providing that the plunger handle is nested in the hollow core of the tissue rolls being stored, and a lifting means for the stored rolls being provided which is actuatable entirely from the exterior of the device even though it has a roll-raising effect throughout an extended range of lifting movement for the rolls.

Abstract: A device for displaying and marking articles such as foods or the like, on a holder, such as a tray, board, dish, bowl, or the like, characterized by the holder being held in place in and removable from a carrier support adjusted to it, the carrier support having firmly attached to it at least one handle extending over the holder with a marking plate connected or connectable to it.

Abstract: Cartridge containing a plurality of non-metallic, bio-compatible hemostatic clips.

Abstract: A popsicle type confection, which instead of an orange, cherry, raspberry, strawberry or similar conventional flavor frozen ice upon a stick, utilizes either a frozen beer or a frozen wine mounted upon a stick, and which in the present invention also includes a cup like heat shield around confection which is retractable so to allow licking the frozen beer or wine.

Abstract: A generally tubular-shaped article which is adapted to be placed around the end of a rolled-up article, such as rolled-up drawings and the like, for identification purposes. The tubular-shaped article has a cylindrical tube having at one end and attached thereto another cylindrically-shaped object of a rubber-like composition. The rubber-like cylindrically-shaped object is adhered to the outer periphery of the one end of the cylindrical tube. A cap is placed around the outer periphery of the opposite end of the cylindrical object. The cap has a label attached for identifying the rolled-up article, such as the rolled-up drawings placed therein. The cylindrical object is flexible, thereby permitting the user to grip the drawings using the rubber-like cylindrical object. Other embodiments include a concave-shaped cylindrical object for gripping the drawing when placed therein.

Abstract: A remailable envelope formed from an envelope blank which is symmetrical about its center line. The remailable envelope consists of a front panel which may be provided with one or more optional viewing windows and which is integrally connected to a sealable top flap, a pair of opposed side flaps and a back panel; and a resealing flap integrally attached to the back panel. For first mailing, the resealing flap, containing at least two fold lines, is folded within the envelope pocket and mail enclosures are inserted therein. The top flap is then folded to overlie a portion of the back panel and is sealed thereto. Upon receipt by the original addressee, the envelope is opened by removing a tear strip provided in the top flap, enclosures are removed, and the resealing flap is pulled from within the envelope pocket. For second mailing, a response is placed within the envelope pocket and the resealing flap is folded to overlie a portion of the front panel and is sealed thereto.

Abstract: A cartridge for holding a plurality of plastic, snap-closure hemostatic clips in a manner which allows each clip to be individually loaded into a forceps-type clip applier. The cartridge consists of an elongated body having a stepped central rail on which open clips are positioned with the head of the clip resting on the step on one side of the rail, and the tail of the clip projecting into a space on the opposite side of the rail. Means are provided for retaining the clips in position on the rail until loaded into the clip applier.

Abstract: An overlay tray for holding a plurality of photographic slides in side-by-side relationship is integrally formed from transparent plastic and defines a series of parallel, longitudinal channels. Each channel has a longitudinal groove adjacent one channel wall so that pressure applied to the edge of the slide above the groove pivots the opposite edge of the slide outward from the channel. The walls of the overlay tray are constructed so that the trays may be stacked one upon the other in interfitting relationship with the bottom of one tray retaining the slides in fixed position within the tray below. A flange extends from one end of the overlay tray so that an identifying label placed thereon can be read through a stack of such trays.

Abstract: An envelope suitable for machine sorting equipment, the envelope being adapted to be used twice, once on an outward trip, and once on a return trip when the envelope is returned to the original sender and having front and back panels and two closure flaps namely an outward trip closure flap and a return trip closure flap, the return trip closure flap being concealed within the envelope during the outward trip, and being capable of being extracted from the interior of the envelope to reseal the envelope for its return trip, the outward closure flap and part of the front panel being removed from the envelope prior to the return, and the front panel having a perforation line whereby both the outward trip closure flap and part of the front panel may be removed when it is torn off, to open the envelope. The return trip flap then folds out and covers the gap in the front panel.

Abstract: A container having a slidable article-removing internal insert which consists of a tray and a projecting handle that is so constructed to be guided for unobstructable movement within the container receptacle. Moreover, the means for such guided movement is incorporated into the handle arrangement of the insert in a fashion that positively restrains the insert for virtually the whole extent of its travel in the receptacle.

Abstract: A sling is provided for lifting a filled trash bag out of a trash container without the bag being ruptured by the weight of the trash therein. The sling comprises two lengths of strong strap-like material which cross each other at their midpoints and are attached together. A reinforcing plate is attached over the intersecting portion of the staps. This plate is made of relatively rigid waterproof plastic. This portion of the sling is placed in the bottom of a trash container with the ends of the straps draped up and hooked over the upper open end of the container to hold the straps in place. The trash bag is placed in the container with the side walls of the bag extending up to the open end of the container. A cover is usually provided with these containers but it is omitted from the drawing.

Abstract: A container having a hollow base and a lid pivotally mounted on the base can be constructed so as to utilize a carrier pivotally mounted on the lid adjacent to the rear of the lid. With this structure when the lid is moved from a closed to an open position the rear of the carrier is elevated. The front of the carrier is pivotally connected to the front of the base through the use of a link which accommodates movement of the carrier toward the rear of the container as the lid is opened. In a preferred utilization of the invention the carrier is shaped so as to carry a "load" consisting of a stack of index cards in such a manner that the index cards are capable of being moved between "storage" positions in which they extend upwardly and rearwardly of the carrier and "open" positions in which they extend upwardly toward the front of the carrier.

Abstract: A combination container and utility tray in which a tray is supported in and secured to an outer container. The interrelationship of the tray and the container together with the design of the tray is such as to permit the tray to be thermally formed of otherwise unacceptably thin sheet material thus saving in amount of materials used with resulting reduction in manufacturing costs while still providing a convenient and firm support for shipping and use of articles.The firmness of support is achieved by forming around the periphery of the tray a downwardly extending flange and forming in the main body of the tray a plurality of depressions for holding different objects with some of the depressions having a depth such that the bottom of the depression is in the same plane as the edge of the downwardly extending flange.

Abstract: A carton assembly is provided which may be formed of pasteboard, or other suitable material, and which is particularly useful for packaging and displaying articles such as containers for perfumes, lipsticks and the like. The carton assembly of the invention comprises an outer shell of rectangular cross-section having a top cover hinged to one edge of the upper end of the shell by a scoreline, and the shell has an open bottom; and the carton assembly also comprises an insert of rectangular cross-section which is slidable in the shell, and which is suspended from a top flap; the top flap being hinged to the outer edge of the top cover by a further scoreline. The insert has an open front so that the article may be displayed when the insert is moved to an open position in which its upper portion protrudes through the top end of the shell. The upper end of the insert is open, so that the article may be removed from the carton when the insert is in its open position.

Abstract: A knife drawer assembly includes a casing within which a drawer slides between open and closed positions. A stationary riser extends upwardly into the drawer from the floor of the casing through a bottom opening in the drawer. The riser supports a knife holder at an inclination within the drawer. The holder is pivoted at one end to the sides of the drawer near the back of the drawer for vertical swinging movement. As the drawer opens, the holder rides up over the riser, swinging the holder's outer free end upwardly toward the top opening of the drawer and projecting the knife handles out of the drawer where they can be easily grasped and removed from the holder and drawer. When the drawer closes, the holder rides downwardly along the riser to lie wholly within the drawer when it is fully closed.

Abstract: A cartridge for holding hemostatic clips comprises an outer casing and an elongated body positioned within the casing. The body includes a plurality of sets of pairs of walls on each side of a longitudinal line along the body. Each pair of walls defines a clip-receiving compartment between the walls, and each compartment is transversely aligned with a compartment on the other side of the longitudinal line so that each end of a generally U-shaped hemostatic clip can be received in one of the transversely aligned compartments. The walls of each pair of walls are flexible away from each other so that a clip can be removed by inserting the jaws of applying forceps between the walls and over the clip to flex the walls apart.

Abstract: A merchandise shipping and display container system comprising an outer carton of cardboard or the like, a plurality of trays for the merchandise stacked on top of one another within the carton or alternatively, a plurality of layers of stacked boxed merchandise, and one or more intermediate members which wrap collectively around the stacked trays within the carton. The wrappers have fold-over top flaps with handle holes which register with additional holes in the sides of the wrapper or in the flap to form a reinforced handle when raising the stacked trays or merchandise out of the carton. The wrappers may alternatively have no flaps and only one handle hole in each side of each wrapper when the weight of the merchandise so warrants. Additionally, one or more of the wrappers is convertible to a display sign which is supported on top of a telescoping member which adjusts the height of the sign as merchandise on the display is used. The trays are designed to support the telescoping member.

Abstract: A holder for tape cassettes comprising a long, thin, flat housing having one side opening to form an entrance for a tape cartridge cassette to be inserted therein, there being a spring in strip or leaf form arched at the bottom of the housing in engagement with the cassette to thrust the cassette outward through the entrance, one end of the strip being secured adjacent the bottom of the housing, the other end being shaped to form a lock to retain the front corner of the cassette in the housing and being retractable away from the entrance as the strip is arched during ejection of the cassette.

Abstract: A container having a hollow base and a lid pivotally mounted on the base can be constructed so as to utilize a carrier pivotally mounted on the lid adjacent to the rear of the lid. With this structure when the lid is moved from a closed to an open position the rear of the carrier is elevated. The front of the carrier is pivotally connected to the front of the base through the use of a link which accommodates movement of the carrier toward the rear of the container as the lid is opened. In a preferred utilization of the invention the carrier is shaped so as to carry a "load" consisting of a stack of index cards in such a manner that the index cards are capable of being moved between "storage" positions in which they extend upwardly and rearwardly of the carrier and "open" positions in which they extend upwardly toward the front of the carrier.