Abstract: The container has a lid structure comprising two lid panels. The first lid panel forms at least a part of the top wall. The second lid panel forms at least part of one of the side walls. When the container is in the erected condition the lid structure can have one of, and be moved between, a closed configuration; top load configuration; and, front load configuration. The front load configuration has two variants. In a first front load configuration the first and second lid panels remain connected to each other and are moved so that they are in a substantial face to face relationship. In the second front load configuration the second lid panel is pivoted to lie on top of the first lid panel.

Abstract: Merchandise displays including headboards that self-deploy under the action of a shape memory alloy actuator, display systems incorporating them, and methods of merchandising and displaying merchandise employing self-deploying displays.

Abstract: A tactile sensing device allows a user to utilize tactile senses in order to distinguish between a plurality of different surface textures. A body member has a plurality of openings with a plate member rotatably disposed therein. Each plate member has a first surface with a first texture thereon and a second surface with a second texture thereon. Each first texture is unique with respect to each other and each second texture is unique with respect to each other. A magnet is attached to the rim of each opening while each plate member has a magnetically sensitive portion, or vice versa, for limiting plate member rotation. A chamber may be located on at least one end of the body member.

Abstract: A container, typically for a watch, has a chamber defined by its bottom and a parallel member extending between the side walls adjacent the bottom and one of the side walls provides access to the chamber, which is intended to receive a booklet or folder having indicia and/or graphics pertinent to the contents of the container. The parallel member is provided with an opening permitting contact with the booklet or folder by thumb or finger.

Abstract: A lightweight, inexpensive, attractive container suitable for shipping, storing and displaying goods is disclosed in which a cover made of card stock, heavy paper or lightweight cardboard is pivotally attached at one end to a dish-like container preferably made of polycarbonate or polyvinylchloride. The body of the cover may be raised and lowered to open and close the container. One or more strut members are movably attached to the cover and are positioned on the cover with at least one end adjacent to a shoulder on the upper part of the container wall. This arrangement provides increased strength. When the cover is raised, the struts are moved into engaging relationship with respect to a slot provided in a container wall to support the cover in a raised displaying orientation. The cover preferably has product information printed thereon regarding the container's content.

Abstract: A tissue culture cluster dish having a multi-well base and detached cover. The cover may be ounted on the base in a partially open position to provide access to the wells by a pipette or other instrument operated by the user while the cover acts as a shield against airborne contaminants.