Abstract: A canister apparatus configured to protect and seal a range of jars and perishable items therein from light, dehydration, loss of volatiles, and or rapid change in temperature. The canister apparatus comprising a canister lid, a canister base and a cup fit within the canister base. The canister lid may comprise a gasket and a boss that are sized to accommodate an airtight seal of a jar upon insertion substantially within the canister base. The cup is configured to secure a jar upon insertion substantially within the canister base. The canister apparatus may include a jar and a cover configured to couple to the jar.

Abstract: An organizational system includes a plurality of straight divider segments having a plurality of upper protrusions and lower openings. Divider segments are aligned serially and are connected by lowering another divider segment onto the adjacent segments to form an elongated wall. A central channel on the top surface of each divider segment receives a bar on the bottom end of another divider segment when connected. The system also includes plurality of corner segments each having a top surface with an extended portion having a plurality of upper protrusions and lower openings. The corner segment is positioned orthogonally against one of the straight divider segments and the protrusions on the straight divider segment engage the openings on the extended section of the corner segment. An elongated bar on the bottom portion of the extended section is positioned within a cross channel on the straight divider segment in the connected orientation.

Abstract: A storage device includes a base, and a number of side panels selectively coupled to the base. Each of the side panels include a protrusion. The base includes a number of voids defined therein. The protrusions, once inserted into the voids, restrict movement of the side panels relative to the base in at least two coordinate directions.

Abstract: A splatter protector including a hollow body having oppositely-directed first and second end portions. Each of the end portions may define a respective substantially circular end opening having an annular lip along the circumference thereof for engaging with upper edges of cooking vessels for mounting the splatter protector thereon, wherein the diameter of the end opening defined by the first end portion is greater than the diameter of the end opening defined by the second end portion. A kit including the splatter protector and a lid for covering at least one of the respective end openings defined by the first and second end portions of the splatter protector.

Abstract: A four-sided stacking display case with multiple sections that can be easily assembled and disassembled. The top section has a uniform bottom attachment, the middle sections have a uniform top attachment and a uniform bottom attachment, and the bottom section has a uniform top attachment. All uniform top attachments are the same and consist of four panels attached in an offset cross pattern where each panel has a groove, and all uniform bottom attachments are the same and consist of four panels attached in an offset cross pattern where each panel has a protruding tongue, where the four tongues insert into and attach to the four grooves, so that the sections are easily attached or detached.

Abstract: Apparatus for orient sausages and methods of orienting sausages. The apparatus has at least one conveyor device with a moveable, in particular circulating, conveyor element on which individual sausages can be placed and transported in a conveyor direction along a path of movement. Two orientation devices are spaced from each other transversely relative to the conveyor direction and which are arranged above the moveable conveyor element, and each having at least one respective guide for laterally guiding the sausages.

Abstract: A cargo slide includes a base member, a plurality of adjustable rope members, a plurality of hook members, a plurality of accessory leg members, and a plurality of elevated members. The plurality of adjustable rope members are coupled to a plurality of attachment holes formed in the base member, such that the base member is configured to be pulled from a truck bed toward a tailgate via the plurality of adjustable rope members. The plurality of hook members are connected to the plurality of adjustable rope members, such that the cargo slide is configured to be secured in place in the truck bed when the plurality of rope members are attached to the truck bed via the plurality of hook members. The plurality of elevated members are configured to be stacked on the base member via the plurality of accessory leg members.

Abstract: A material having a first surface and a second surface is disclosed. The first or second surface comprises a texture. The texture is defined by peaks and valleys such that the textured surface may have an Average Peak to Peak Distance in the range of about 3 mm to about 16 mm, an Average Height Differential of at least 1 mm, and a Surface Topography Index from about 0.1 to about 5. The material may comprise a surfactant.

Abstract: An article of manufacture is disclosed. The article of manufacture comprises a package and a disposable sheet. The sheet has a first surface and a second surface. One of the surfaces comprises a texture. The texture is defined by peaks and valleys such that the one textured surface may have an Average Peak to Peak Distance in the range of about 1 mm to about 20 mm, an Average Height Differential in the range of 1 mm to 3 mm, and a Surface Topography Index in the range of about 0.01 to about 10. The sheet may be contained within the package.

Abstract: A thermoformed container system with a tray and a lid mounted on the tray, that includes special structures to help two or more containers to stand on their bottom edges when nested together, even though each individual container would be too unstable to stand in isolation. Alternative embodiments of the invention include a product case pack comprising at least two containers with product inside each container, and a method of retail sales display of two or more containers, where the containers are adapted to stand on their bottom edges when nested together.

Abstract: A modular packaging system for shipping and displaying palletized products is provided. The packaging system comprises a plurality of vertically stacked trays for holding the products, corner posts extending between vertically adjacent trays for spacing and supporting the trays, and one or more separate elongated braces located under and supporting one or more of the trays. The ends of the braces extend into openings in the corner posts. The system is strong enough not only to support the weight of the products on the trays and withstand the vibration and impact forces that can occur during shipping, but to withstand the weight of one or more units stacked on top.

Abstract: Stackable lids for a container each include a top surface facing generally in a first direction and a bottom surface opposite the top surface and facing generally in a second direction. Pivotable wing portions extend from each side edge of the lid and each pivotable wing portion is joined to its respective side edge by a hinge. The wing portions are moveable between engaged and disengaged positions, and an inner surface of each wing includes a tab member configured for detent engagement with a rim of the container. The lid also includes corner portions extending between the side edges. Each corner portion includes a skirt portion extending generally in the second direction. Each corner portion also defines a recessed shoulder configured to receive the skirt portion of another when the lids are stacked.

Abstract: A stackable glide rack includes an elongated member having a plurality of vertical partitions forming at least one row for storing a plurality of beverage containers, multiple protrusions and indentations for allowing a group of individual glide racks to be stacked in a vertical manner and an identification unit for identifying a type of beverage container stored in each row. When so oriented, a plurality of glide racks can provide an increased product selection choices without occupying additional space in a refrigerated display case.

Abstract: The structurally reinforced container includes a base having a bottom, side walls, corners and a top peripheral edge defining an open top end. A number of ridges are formed in at least one of the side walls and corners. The ridges are in the configuration of at least one arch that has an apex where the apex of the at least one arch is proximal to the open top end of the base. A lid resides in communication with the top peripheral edge of the base to releasably close the top end of the base. The integrated arches provide reinforcement to the base of the container to increase top load resistance without increasing the thickness of the material used.

Abstract: A packaging structure for containing, transportation, exhibition, and dispensing of products at points of sale, of a type including a cubical three-dimensional frame formed by four angular beams in a rectangular or quadrangular arrangement, attached on their lower and upper ends by angular crossbeams, generating empty windows on all its faces; the angular beams and crossbeams are made of compressed rigid cardboard and have two equal arms defining an “L”, set with their vortexes facing inside this structure; the structure is set on a base or pallet, that the attachment between the angular beams and crossbeams is made through structural corner joints having an orthogonal square shaped flat surface section with round vortex, an upward projecting and fixating perpendicular tab of a substantially trapezoidal section on each exterior side of the vortex; the tabs and square shaped flat surface include holes through which fixating means are placed in order to attach arms of the beams and crossbeams; a rectangular cav

Abstract: A seat extension tray is described that serves to protect a vehicle seat assembly during shipment, such as for example to an automobile assembly operation. The seat extension tray has a unique configuration adapted to matingly engage a seating surface of the seat assembly. The seat extension tray has a length greater than the maximum width of the seat assembly so that upon securing the tray to the seat assembly, the ends of the tray extend laterally outward beyond the sides of the seat assembly.

Abstract: A sports bottle with concentrate cup removably coupled thereto by a female coupling ring.

Abstract: A handbasket includes a container and a handle. The container includes an upper rim, a pair of opposed side panels, and a pair of opposed end panels, with each side panel including a generally concave exterior surface. The handle extends between, and is pivotally mounted relative to, the respective opposed end panels of the container. The handle is movable between a first generally vertically upright position relative to the container and a second position. In the second position, a first portion of the handle rests against the upper rim of the container and a second portion of the handle is spaced from the upper rim adjacent the generally concave exterior surface of one of the respective side panels to define a grasping zone for grasping the handle for movement between the first position and the second position of the handle relative to the container.

Abstract: Film wrapped stacked containers having a molded transparent plastic tray 1 inserted between containers 6 and containers 5 are structurally stable to facilitate film wrapping. The top side of the tray has protuberances 2 forming groove rings 4 on the top side of the tray. The groove rings 4 acts to locate the bottom of the containers 5 on top of the tray in a preset configuration. The bottom of containers 5 rest within the groove rings. The bottom side of the tray has separation means such as cones 6 or other protuberances that act to separate and position the containers 6 beneath the tray 1. By providing a plastic insert that can be molded to a preset configuration, structural stability can be provided for containers with different shapes.

Abstract: The container stack includes a plurality of stacked containers and separator elements having open portions, with the outside containers in each level received in an opening. The outside openings engage the outer surface of the outside containers and press the outside containers inwardly to secure the containers in position.

Abstract: A combinative cabinet includes a cabinet body formed with five sideboards with an open front side. An upper, a lower, a right and a left sideboard are respectively provided with two dovetail-shaped projections spaced apart by a same shaped groove or two same-shaped grooves spaced apart with a dovetail-shaped projection, and an L-shaped groove respectively formed at two rear corners of the upper, the lower, the right and the left sideboard. Then plural sets of two assembled cabinet bodies are combined together by juxtaposing and superposing modes, and this assembling method is repeatedly used for forming a large mass of plural combinative cabinets assembled together with convenience, fastness and stability.

Abstract: A blank for a stackable shelf and the shelf formed from it. The blank comprises a substantially rectangular shelf member having attached walls. Each of the sidewalls has an integral extension which extends into and is detachable from the shelf member. The height of the integral extension is greater than the height of the side wall. Each of the integral extensions has a transverse score line which divides the extension into an upper and a lower section. The height of the lower section is substantially equal to the height of said side wall.

Abstract: A pipette tip reloading system permits the reuse of a tip holder in a manner which interposes no additional transfer structure between the tip holder and the replacement tips. The reloading system includes a tip transfer tray and a push plate which releases the tips from the tray in a simple and reliable manner. The push plate also helps maintain alignment of the tips on the transfer tray as they are moved into position on the tip holder.

Abstract: An inflatable packaging system comprised of an inflation channel that feeds a plurality of inflatable cells prevents buckling of the inflation header as the inflatable cells inflate by relieving stress along a seal line that separates the inflation header from the inflatable cells.

Abstract: A tray for a semiconductor device and the semiconductor device are disclosed in which the resist of the semiconductor is not easily separated from the substrate. A tray for semiconductor device has a support section formed as a pocket for carrying the semiconductor device, a pair of first protrusions formed on the opposite sides of the support section, and a pair of second protrusions formed on the opposite sides of the tray on the surface side reverse to the surface side where the support section are provided. The second protrusions are arranged in spaced relation to and in the same direction as the first protrusions. The interval between the first protrusions is larger than the interval between the second protrusions, so that in the case where the tray receives a shock, the semiconductor device comes into contact with the second protrusions earlier than with the first protrusions, thereby making it difficult for the resist of the semiconductor device to come off.

Abstract: A light weight low depth nestable tray for containers comprising an open lattice floor structure and a wall structure that is contoured to reduce the amount of material used for the tray. The wall structure comprises a plurality of columns interconnecting the floor to a band that is generally spaced above the floor and extends around the periphery. The band is contoured at a number of points along the periphery of the tray to reduce the number of columns as compared to the prior art trays which generally have columns at each of the corners and along the end walls and side walls. The reduction in the number of columns reduces the weight of the tray and therefore is more economical. The contour is V-shaped and the band actually connects directly to the floor at those points. The contoured wall structure provides a lighter tray that can be stacked, nested and handled in the same way as prior trays and while maintaining the structural integrity of the bulkier, heavier trays.

Abstract: An interlocking device for use with rectangular containers, such as metal ammunition containers having a top lid, is shown. The interlocking device comprises a substantially flat plate, coextensive with the top lid of the containers, and having a set of locking tabs to attach to the top lid. The device also has a set of positioning tabs to engage the bottom of another container, when such containers are stacked. The device is attached to similar devices by a set of interconnection mechanisms, which may be male-female connectors located along each edge of the device, such that the interlocking mechanisms on the front and rear edges of the device are of opposite interlocking design and the locking mechanism on the front edge of one device will demountably interlock with the locking mechanism on the rear edge of another device.

Abstract: An interlockable film frame carrier has central and peripheral portions for securely storing a film frame, the film frame supporting a film, a semiconductor wafer disposed on the film. The central portion has structure for supporting the semiconductor wafer and for allowing access to a lower surface of the stored film frame. The peripheral portion of the film frame carrier includes structure for supporting a peripheral portion of the film frame and matable stacking members. When the film frame is stored, two film frame carriers are interlocked by mating the stacking members. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR §1.72 (b).

Abstract: A package includes a first and a second wafer stored therein in a stacked configuration. The first wafer has interconnection conductor material portions extending from a first surface thereof. The interconnection conductor material portions have a maximum height. An interleaf member is located between the first and second wafers. A first recessed portion is formed in the interleaf member, and it has an outer perimeter shape corresponding to an outer perimeter shape of the first wafer. The first recessed portion has a first depth from a top surface of the interleaf member. A second recessed portion is formed in the interleaf member and located at least partially within the first recessed portion, and it has a bottom surface at a second depth from the top surface. The second depth is greater than the first depth. The second depth minus the first depth is greater than the maximum height.

Abstract: A double-stack tool rack is constructed to include a base having an upright pivot shaft, a plurality of tool boxes respectively pivoted to the upright shaft and arranged into two stacks, and a carrying handle coupled to the upright pivot shaft of the base at the top.

Abstract: A support or divider element between layers of objects displayed in a stack has two identical sheets, assembled facing in opposite directions. The top sheet of a divider element holds the bottoms of objects in a next upper layer. The bottom sheet of an identical element, facing in the opposite direction, holds the tops of the objects in the next lower layer. The oppositely facing sheets are snapped together by engaging protuberances and hollows. A space between edges of the assembled sheets can receive a printed or decorated band.

Abstract: A vessel including a vessel body formed of metal and having an approximately cylindrical wall, a bottom and a cover, and a plastic ring provided at each of opposite ends of the vessel body and extending radially beyond the vessel body, with at least one of the plastic rings including a flange ring, a shaped ring which abuts a section of the vessel body, and an intermediate ring which connects the flange ring with the shaped ring and has a neck portion.

Abstract: A single-stack tool rack is constructed to include a base having an upright pivot shaft, a plurality of tool boxes respectively pivoted to the upright shaft and arranged into a stack for keeping tools and/or accessories, a swivel case pivoted to the base and turned in and out of a bottom open chamber of the base for keeping tool bits, and a carrying handle formed of a handle body and a detachable hand tool and coupled to the upright pivot shaft of the base at the top.

Abstract: A can holder for supporting a smaller can on top of a larger can during shipping in a carton. The can holder fits closely within the raised lip around the cover of the larger can. The can holder has one, two, or three raised cylindrical rings are capable of holding the bottom of a smaller can within one of the rings. When the larger can, the can holder, and the smaller can are placed in a proper sized carton, the lid of the carton holds the smaller can in the ring on the can holder and prevents if from shifting during shipping.

Abstract: A connector (10) used in packaging together two aerosol containers (A1, A2) for sale as a unit. A first connector segment (12) attaches to one aerosol container (A1), and a second connector segment (14) attaches to the other aerosol containers (A2). The connector segments grasp adjacent portions of the respective aerosol containers which, in one embodiment are stacked vertically, one above the other, and in other embodiments horizontally in a side-by-side configuration. In two of the embodiments, the connector is formed as a one piece, integral connector. In a third embodiment, the connector segments are separate pieces (12C and 14C) with one piece (12C) attaching to the top, cap portion of the containers, and the other piece (14C) attaching to the base of the respective containers. In each embodiment the containers are handled as a single unit regardless of whether one container or the other, or the connector, is used to move the containers.

Abstract: A method of applying repositionable pressure-sensitive adhesive sheets to moving articles includes aligning a plurality of articles for sequential movement through a sheet application station. Each article has at least two different sheet landing areas defined on a common surface thereof A repositionable pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet from a first applicator is applied at the sheet application station onto a first landing area of every other article as it passes the sheet application station. A repositionable pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet from a second applicator is applied onto a second different landing area on all of the remaining articles as they pass through the sheet application station. The resultant stack of articles formed in this way does not have all of the note sheets aligned vertically in the stack, thus reducing the overall height of the stack by dispersing horizontally the added thicknesses of the note sheets on the articles.

Abstract: A packaging assembly for efficiently packaging wheels includes multiple sheets of supporting and fixing members. A first set of wheels, each wheel having a and engaging a hub hole of one of the sheets, is located between two of the sheets. A first sheet supports a first set of wheels, and a second sheet is supported by the first set of wheels. A second set of wheels is located between the second sheet and a third sheet, each wheel of the second set including a hub engaged with a hub hole of the third sheet or of one of the first two sheets. The hub engagement of each wheel is laterally offset from the perimeter of all of the wheels of adjacent sets of wheels. The packaging includes means for preventing lateral movement of the wheels in each set.

Abstract: A stackable archive container (10) is formed from a cardboard sheet, and comprises, when in the stacked state, two side walls (14, 16), a top wall (18), a bottom wall (20) and a rear wall (12), with a closure flap (22) being hinged to the top or bottom wall. Reinforcing bars (41; 58; 64) are provided on the vertical side edges of the side walls and/or the back wall. The bars are typically extruded from aluminum, and have a U-shaped profile that extends the length of the side edges of the side and/or back walls, and embraces the side edges in a snug push fit. The reinforcing bars may have a U-, H- and/or W-configuration. The profiles enable the stacking height of the containers to be increased, and also serve to interconnect adjacent containers.

Abstract: A supporting plate (10) for flexible base supports (12) for electronic circuits is made of a rigid material and includes a plane surface (11). The flexible base supports (12) rest on the plane surface (11). The supporting plates (10) have spacers (16) protruding orthogonally from the plane surface (11) to allow another supporting plate (10) to be positioned on top of the spacers (16), stacking up without interfering with the base support (12) resting on the plane surface (11). The spacers (16) may also be used to laterally position elements of the base support (12).

Abstract: In order to simplify the process of preparing and packaging of semiconductor chips and the like type of items for transport to customers who use the items in the production of larger devices such as computers and the like, the items are placed in the trays. An o-ring or the like type of gasket is disposed between each of the trays (wherein the upper tray acts as lid for the lower one). This resilient member has a predetermined shape/configuration which maintains a gap or non-sealing condition between the trays sufficient to permit moisture to escape from the trays during baking in an oven. When the interiors of the trays are desiccated, the upper tray is strapped down on the lower tray or trays, with sufficient force as to be deform the gasket to the degree that a hermetic seal is produced at each interface. Stacks of trays can be baked, desiccated, cooled in a dry/desiccated atmosphere, and then strapped together to cause each container to become hermetically sealed.

Abstract: A container system and method for shipping and storing an item is provided. The container system may comprise a storage vessel with an interior compartment, and an access opening at one end. A removable end cap may be releasably and mechanically coupled to the storage vessel at the access opening, fully enclosing the access opening. Mechanical fasteners may also be secured to the storage vessel and removable end cap to form the releasable, mechanical connection. In one embodiment, at least one stacking lug may be provided at the perimeter of the storage vessel.

Abstract: A light weight low depth nestable tray for containers comprising an open lattice floor structure and a wall structure that is contoured to reduce the amount of material used for the tray. The wall structure comprises a plurality of columns interconnecting the floor to a band that is generally spaced above the floor and extends around the periphery. The band is contoured at a number of points along the periphery of the tray to reduce the number of columns as compared to the prior art trays which generally have columns at each of the corners and along the end walls and side walls. The reduction in the number of columns reduces the weight of the tray and therefore is more economical. The contour is V-shaped and the band actually connects directly to the floor at those points. The contoured wall structure provides a lighter tray that can be stacked, nested and handled in the same way as prior trays and while maintaining the structural integrity of the bulkier, heavier trays.

Abstract: A container lid locking ring is provided to secure the lid of a container to the container and lock one container on top of another. The locking ring comprises a cylindrical ring having a first projection for engaging a recess in the lid of a first container and a second projection, having a finger-like projection, for locking about the rim bead of the container. The locking ring further comprises a seat on which an over disposed container may be placed and a third projection, having a finger-like projection, for locking about the bottom rim bead of the over disposed container. The locking ring may further comprise a fourth projection, providing added locking support and sealing capabilities. In the use of the locking ring, containers may have their lids securely locked onto the container and containers may be securely stacked one on top of another for transportation, storage and display.

Abstract: An expandable modular container system. A plurality of container modules stacked one on top of the other are coupled together by a plurality of exterior coupling units coupled both to each other in a column and to the container module on opposing sides of the container modules. The container modules can be quickly and securely coupled one on top the other, thereby achieving a stable and space saving arrangement. The coupling units also serve to protect the container module from damage caused by collision between modules.

Abstract: Apparatus for supporting pipes during their storage and transport includes pipe holders having an operating position in which the pipe holders are disposed in superimposed spaced relationship. Pipes are disposed in the spaces between the pipe holders, the pipe holders having an upper side and a lower side with the upper and lower sides having opposed spaced apart recesses for accommodating the pipes. A clamping device is provided for clamping the pipe holders and the pipes into a clamped unit.

Abstract: A tool box includes a base portion with a first recess and a cover with a second recess wherein a locking member is pivotally engaged with the first recess. The locking member has an engaging device. A first rib and a second rib respectively extend from the bottom of the first recess and the second recess so that the engaging device of the locking member is engaged with the second rib to connect the base portion and the cover. When two tool boxes are overlapped, the engaging device of the locking member of the lower tool box can be engaged with the first rib of the upper tool box so as to secure the two overlapped tool boxes.

Abstract: A stacking display for merchandise including a first main panel comprised of a side panel, an upper edge panel, a lower edge panel, an upper floor panel, and a lower floor panel. A second main panel is provided that is comprised of a side panel, an upper edge panel, a lower edge panel, an upper floor panel, and a lower floor panel. A first small panel is provided that is comprised of a side panel having a first side foldably secured to a second side of the side panel of the first main panel. The first small panel includes an upper edge panel, a lower edge panel, an upper floor panel, and a lower floor panel. A second small panel is provided that is comprised of a side panel having a first side foldably secured to a second side of the side panel of the second main panel and a second side foldably secured to a first side of the side panel of the first main panel. The second small panel includes an upper edge panel, a lower edge panel, an upper floor panel, and a lower floor panel.

Abstract: Stacking frying pans on top of each other tends to damage their non-stick coatings. Accordingly, a frying pan protector comprises a concave dish positioned between two stacked frying pans. The dish is made of a sufficiently yielding material to prevent scratching the non-stick surface on the bottom pan. The top surface of the protector is shaped to conform to the underside of the top frying pan. Spacers projecting from the bottom of the dish elevates it so that it supports the underside of the top frying pan. The spacers also minimize the surface area in contact with the non-stick coating on the bottom frying pan for further reducing the possibility of damage.

Abstract: A transportation ring affixed to a container for the purpose of retaining the container plug on the container during transportation. The transportation ring snaps over the can seam and extends inwardly over the plug curl, but not downwardly below the plug cover portion. The ring is preferably fabricated from a rigid plastic material.

Abstract: A material spacer is disclosed for stacking warehouse materials such as sheets of drywall or other construction materials. The material spacer is basically an elongated member formed of an expanded high density polystyrene material having a density of approximately 2.5 to 6.0 pounds per cubic foot. Preferably, the material spacer is a rectangular block-shaped member having first and second ends with a pair of opposed support surfaces extending therebetween. The material spacer is at least approximately four feet in length between the first and second free ends. A black or dark resin is preferably used to form the material spacer. In a first embodiment, the material spacer has parallel support surfaces, while in a second embodiment, the material spacer has its bottom support surface angled to accommodate the slope of the bed or deck of a vehicle, e.g., the deck of a rail car.