Abstract: A container for carrying cigarettes and a cigarette lighter having two open compartments wherein one open compartment slidably engages the second open compartment to form a sealed interior. The container includes a clip structure for attaching the container to another object. The container's surface preferably includes a raised area, a portion of that area being ribbed, as well as a cloth pouch for enclosing the entire container.

Abstract: A sample preparation device for precisely measuring a sample volume, mixing the sample with a reagent and then separating out any resulting precipitant from the sample. In using the device, the sample is nonquantitatively dispensed by the user and is volumetrically delivered by the device using a positive displacement method. No vortexing or shaking is required and the sample and reagent are precisely and reproducibly mixed automatically.

Abstract: A cup is provided with a flexible lip containing a duct having an end provided with a flexible valve which is opened by pinching the lip; the duct communicates with a receptacle containing the beverage and the wall of the receptacle is made from a flexible material so as to expand when a liquid is injected into the receptacle and to exert on the liquid a pressure tending to expel the liquid from the receptacle; a cover is provided for storing the cup and includes a filling and washing area.

Abstract: A medical needle disposal package for disposing of needles, such as surgical needles, IV needles, syringe needles, lancets, and other like sharp surgical devices. A package with hard sides, a hard bottom and sticky tape on the bottom and/or sides, contains STYROFOAM-like material. The used surgical needles or devices are stuck into the STYROFOAM. The package provides that a needle can be stuck into the STYROFOAM with one hand. At a latter time, the package and needles are disposed of by accepted surgical waste disposal procedures. The package can also be provided with an engagable top. An alternative embodiment illustrates compartments at the end or ends or sides of the package for reusable sharps storage including one-handed accessibility to the stored sharps during a medical procedure.

Abstract: A medical needle disposal package for disposing of needles, such as surgical needles, IV needles, syringe needles, lancets, and other like sharp surgical devices. A package with hard sides, a hard bottom and sticky tape on the bottom and/or sides, contains STYROFOAM-like material. The used surgical needles or devices are stuck into the STYROFOAM. The package provides that a needle can be stuck into the STYROFOAM with one hand. At a latter time, the package and needles are disposed of by accepted surgical waste disposal procedures. The package can also be provided with an engagable top.

Abstract: A sample preparation device for precisely measuring a sample volume, mixing the sample with a reagent and then separating out any resulting precipitant from the sample. In using the device, the sample is nonquantitatively dispensed by the user and is volumetrically delivered by the device using a positive displacement method. No vortexing or shaking is required and the sample and reagent are precisely and reproducibly mixed automatically.

Abstract: A telescoping container has an inner section which is telescopically movable into and out of an outer section and has biasing means formed integrally with the sections to normally bias said sections to an untelescoped position. When pressure is applied to said sections, the biasing means yields to permit the sections to move to a telescoped position. The biasing means comprises biasing elements integrally formed on one section aligned with and engaging the biasing elements integrally formed on the other section. Coupling means are provided to prevent the sections from becoming detached from one another.

Abstract: This invention relates to reusable and re-collapsible containers, and particularly to a one-piece container having a peripheral side wall which is arranged to include areas of differential wall thickness and diameter to thereby permit collapse of the container from an extended to a collapsed condition by reason of a telescoping relationship between the various portions of the peripheral side wall. Holders are also disclosed for optional use with the container.

Abstract: A convertible air cargo container which may be used in the air freight industry. A slidable top cover allows the user to convert a standard cube shaped cargo container, for example, in an M1 configuration, to an AQ7 configuration. Secured to the slidable top cover by a hinge is at least one contoured flap which rotates to alter the upper shape of the cargo container for use in other types of aircraft or other cargo carrier. A piston and spring lock secures the top cover and contoured flaps into the desired position.

Abstract: A point-of-purchase product display box having an adjustable length for the receptacle. The display box comprises first and second telescopically-engaged segments each of generally rectangular parallelepipedon configuration with back panels, a pair of side flaps, and one end flap, all extending at right angles from the back panel. The side flaps of each of the first and second segments have spaced-apart rows of aligned bores formed therein along row axes generally parallel to the common juncture line between the side flaps and the back panel, including an upper row and a lower row with the axes of the separate rows being aligned, and with a number of bores being arranged to permit telescopically-engaged relationship between the segments in either closely coupled or elongated relationship so as to accommodate the available space at the point-of-purchase location.

Abstract: A container for housing a coil, which comprises: a lower box (2) made of steel, having a bottom wall and an open upper end, for housing a coil with the axis thereof directed horizontally and covering a lower half portion thereof; an upper box (3) made of steel, inserted outside the lower box (2) so as to vertically movable, for covering an upper half portion of the coil, which has an open lower end and an upper end which is openable and closeable by means of a pair of cover plates (4, 4'); and a fixing mechanism for securing the upper box (3) at the uppermost position thereof onto the lower box (2).

Abstract: Transportable construction element in the form of a container (1), comprising at least one hinged panel (4) capable of pivoting between a closed position and an open position swung outwards, as well as an internal structure (11) open downwards, comprising an upper panel (12), a front panel (13) and at least two side panels (14) and having a rear opening opposite the said front panel. This internal structure is supported by the container so as to be movable along a path (F), between an inserted position, situated inside the container, and an extended position, in which the hinged panel of the container forms a floor for the internal structure.

Abstract: A toolbox has a tray having compartments accessible from one side slidably received in a casing. The casing has one side closed and the opposite side formed with one or more openings. When the casing is slipped over the tray so that its closed side covers the tray compartments, the box may be carried or stored without tools, etc., falling out of the tray. When the casing is reversed, access to the tray compartments is obtained through openings in the casing. The tray may be slid out of the casing sufficiently so that with the engine hood raised, the rear end of the box rests on the cowling or other rear portion of the engine compartment and the forward end rests on the front end of the vehicle. To accommodate such positioning, a leg may be pivotally attached to the bottom of the forward end of the tray.

Abstract: A receptacle holds a wide range of refuse bags in an open state and also functions as a footstool. The receptacle has an inner container that receives the bag. An upper part of the bag is folded over a resilient upper shoulder of the inner container. An outer container receives the inner container through an open bottom and has an upper opening to permit trash to be deposited into the bag. An internal portion of the outer container has an inclined camming surface and a vertical cylindrical surface that deflect and retain the shoulder to grip the bag thereby maintaining the bag in an open state. A cap fits over the opening of the outer container and provides a flat surface for standing. The cap and sidewall are structured to withstand an axial load of at least 300 pounds. A lower flange on the inner container seats against a horizontal floor surface and also seats the outer container contemporaneously with the gripping of the bag.

Abstract: A sports card sleeve storage box comprising a receptacle having a bottom wall, upstanding side walls and upstanding end walls; and a cover fitting onto the receptacle, and having a top wall, depending side walls adjacent the respective side walls of the receptacle, and depending end walls adjacent the respective end walls of the receptacle; the receptacle sized to receive and orient a multiplicity of sports card sleeves, in a stack; and first structure proximate upper extents of certain of the receptacle walls and second structure proximate upper extents of certain of the cover walls for releasably interfitting below the cover top wall in response to reception of the receptacle into the cover thereby to releasably lock the cover to the receptacle without interfering with the reception and orientation of the sleeves into the receptacle.

Abstract: An umbrella cover for covering a closed umbrella is provided. The umbrella cover comprises a cylindrical roll of a spirally wound strip which may be elongated by axially pulling out the outer end of the the wound strip. The inner end of the wound strip is secured to the ferrule of the umbrella. The strip has formed therein a plurality of parallel slits extending at a predetermined tilt angle in relation to the longitudinal axis of the strip, and a plurality lips which have a configuration capable of engaging with the slit. The strip is wound such that the lip in one turn of the spirally wound strip is engaged with the slit in the adjacent turn of the wound strip so that the lip can slide along the slit upon elongation of the cylindrical roll, and such an engagement of the lips in the slit prevents the wound strip from being excessively pulled out. The strip may comprise two overlaid film tapes each having the slits or the lips formed therein, or one film tape having the both.

Abstract: The invention is an adjustable, open-box style tray assembly to hold ammunition boxes of varying sizes while providing easy access to the boxes. The assembly has a bulkhead therein which can be fastened at various positions so as to adapt the assembly to different box sizes. The variable length and position of a strap attached to the assembly further accommodate differences in box sizes. A modification of the invention is a tray assembly having one tray half slidably in another tray half so that the assembly's length can be changed. A telescoping bulkhead attaches to the tray halves and is repositionable transversely to the slide direction of the tray halves, thereby accommodating boxes of various widths. Also, hooks on the retaining strap for the box engage the tray halves to prevent the relative movement of the tray halves.

Abstract: A case for an elongated tool such as a level or the like includes outer walls which cooperate to define an internal cavity into which the tool is placed. Spaced indentations are provided along the length of the case, with the indentations extending around the entire periphery of the case. Each indentation provides a supporting surface adapted for placement closely adjacent an outer surface of the tool, for maintaining the tool out of contact with the outer walls of the case. An end cap encloses the open end of the case for securing the level therein, and indentations are formed in the end cap and in the end of the case for spacing the ends of the level inwardly from the end walls. The level is cushioned by an air space between the outer surfaces of the level and the inner surfaces of the outer walls.

Abstract: A shipping container has a pallet with a metal base formed of channel and a floor panel secured to the base. Corner posts of square metal tubing extend vertically from the corners of the pallet base and have cover holding members at their upper ends. An inverted box-shaped cover having vertical recesses in each corner in slidably received on the pallet corner posts. Tie-down brackets slidably mounted in the floor panel receive straps to secure items stacked on the pallet floor panel. Slots in the pallet base and in the cover facilitate lifting the pallet and/or the cover by forklift or other lifting devices. The cover is raised to a position above the floor panel of the pallet and the cover holding members are pivoted to engage the cover such that the cover is supported on the posts above the floor panel. The cover could also be completely removed from the pallet. With the cover raised or removed, items can be stacked on the pallet and tied down by straps passed over the top of the stacked items.

Abstract: A motorcycle of the type having a luggage box in the form of oppositely spaced side cases is organized to reduce the size and weight of the component parts of the vehicle by, according to one aspect of the invention, locating the pivot shaft for the luggage box cover, which attaches the vehicle rear seat, at the front end of the luggage box to reduce the stiffness of the frame parts required to support the cover. Also, the side walls of the side cases are adjustably secured to the vehicle and so configured as to permit selective enlargement of the cases without an attendant increase in aerodynamic drag. The vehicle, further, employs particularly formed side bumpers that are arranged to prevent damage to the laterally extensive side cases of the luggage box in the event of contact between the vehicle and the road surface that would otherwise damage the cowling.

Abstract: A novel pail is provided comprising a plurality of tapered side sections including at least a top and bottom side section, the side sections being nested one to another in series such that the sections may be collapsed into a completed nested assembly or extended to a fully telescoped assembly in the form of a pail.

Abstract: A case including side wall portions and a central frame portion, and substantially rigid means on the side wall portions adapted to engage substantially rigid complementary means on the central frame portion, the side walls being adapted to move a predetermined distance relative to the central frame portion so as to expand the case to one of a plurality of substantially predetermined case sizes.

Abstract: A nursing bottle that can be adjusted in size so as to reduce the vacant space within the bottle; the aim is to prevent a vacuum from forming in the bottle. The bottle includes a cup-shaped liner that is telescopically slidable within a tubular sleeve. A circumferential rib on the liner has snap-fit engagement with selected grooves in the sleeve wall for determining the effective size of the bottle.

Abstract: A toothbrush case serving both as an original package case and as a permanent storage-travel case has female and male body members with thin resilient PVC plastic walls that overlap at a detented region for manual engagement and disengagement. The case body members are in a preferred embodiment hollow receptacles defined by four quadrilateral walls and an end wall, with the male member funnelled for ready insertion into the female member. Detent dimples in two opposing side walls provide a snap-lock position in a region where the two body members overlap so that they may be manually engaged and disengaged by means of the resiliency characteristic of the walls. This resiliency absorbs impacts and shocks encountered in storage and assures long life without malfunctioning or breaking.

Abstract: An underground junction box for cables, etc. includes a main body 10 and a head portion 20 with a sleeve 21 which slides within a throat 11 of the main body. Main body 10 is mounted on a concrete base in a hole and both parts are invested with earth or concrete, the top rim 25 of the head portion being level with the ground surface and a cover resting on seat 23. If the lower surface level is changed, the head portion is removed and reset, with an extra fillet of concrete to raise it or fins 27 are cut back to lower it. The main body has a flare 13. A set of boxes may be made with the wide end of the main body of each matching the narrow end of the main body of the next one up in size.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a first tray slidably received within a second tray, wherein the first tray and the second tray each are formed with a planar floor and upstanding flanges orthogonally and coextensively mounted to spaced parallel edges of each floor. Each floor includes an enclosed longitudinally aligned slot, wherein the slots overlie each other when the first shield is slidably received within the second shield to fixedly position the first shield relative to the second shield in an adjustable manner. Each shield includes at its forward end a first and second "U" shaped recess, the recesses aligned relative to one another to complementarily receive door framework contours of opposed door frames to provide a shield overlying an interface between room portions directed through a portal.

Abstract: Pack container, especially tray, made of foldable material for receiving articles.Trays are flat upwardly open containers which consist essentially of a bottom wall (12) and of low side walls (longitudinal rims 13, 14; transverse rims 15, 16) extending all round. They serve for receiving generally cuboid articles, especially (small) packs (11). Such trays (10) are increasingly also used for the display of sales articles directly for the ultimate consumer (shop trays).To make it possible to load a tray (10) with packs (11) simply and without constraint, in such a way that the bottom wall (12) of the tray is covered with packs (11) completely, the tray can be enlarged in terms of the useful base surface and, after loading, be reduced to the "normal size". For this purpose, the bottom wall (12) is subdivided into two part bottoms (21, 22) moveable telescopically relative to one another.

Abstract: A nesting bag comprises a 3-bag combination and a strap. The three bags of the combination are so dimensioned that they are slidably disposed within one another, leaving two suitable spaces between the bottoms of the inner and middle bags as well as between the bottoms of the middle and outer bags respectively. The spaces grow larger when and after the inner and middle bas are pulled upwards relative to the middle and outer bags respectively. U-shaped zippers are horizontally provided on the top and bottom of the inner bag and on the bottom of the middle bag. When these zippers are pulled closed, the three bags can be used separately and when they are pulled open, the three bags can be used as a single, larger unit, instead. A U-shaped zipper is vertically provided on one side of the outer bag for conveniently putting objects into and taking them out of the outer bag.

Abstract: An article organizer for a motor vehicle is provided and consists of a rectangular housing having an open top with a plurality of partitions crating multiple compartments to hold different articles in an orderly manner. Hand grips are on the housing so that it can be carried therefrom and a plurality of anti-skid fingers are on the bottom of the housing to a prevent it from sliding about. In a modification the housing and partitions are adjustable to compensate for different sized articles that fit into the compartments.

Abstract: A collapsible receptacle assembly comprises a first box member having one open face and one open side and a second box member having one open face and one open side, the second box member being larger in at least one dimension than the first box member so that the first box member is nestable within the second box member. The assembly further comprises connectors for slidably connecting the first box member and the second box member to one another so that the first box member is slidably insertable into the second box member.

Abstract: A cigar storage and transportation container is disclosed which includes inner and outer tubular components which are telescoped one within the other. A sealed container is achieved by closing the tubular members at opposite ends, and the interior of the container may be accessed by pulling the tubular members apart. In its side wall, each tubular member includes an opening, and the openings on the tubular members are positioned so that, upon relative rotation of the tubular members, the openings can be brought into varying degrees of alignment. With the openings fully aligned, communication is provided between the interior and exterior of the container, so that a cigar stored therein may readily be exposed to the regulated environment of a humidor. With the openings fully out of alignment, an effective seal is provided between the interior and exterior of the container, thereby preserving the freshness of the cigar.

Abstract: A container of adjustable width including a base, a back, a front edge and two side walls, the container being characterized in that it is formed by two elements (1, 2) each including a side wall (3, 13) bounded by the back (4, 14) and a base part, the back parts (4, 14) and the base parts (5, 15) of the two elements (1, 2) overlapping each other to enable the width (L) of the container to be adjusted by the movement of the two elements (1, 2) towards or away from each other.

Abstract: A telescopic carrying case comprising two sleeves, a securing strap, a shoulder strap and carrying handle. The inner sleeve slides into the outer sleeve. The securing strap runs from a bar which is positioned on the end of the inner sleeve so that there are no protrusions along the length of the sleeve which would prevent the inner sleeve from being fully inserted into the outer sleeve. The handle is positioned along a length of the outer sleeve so that a hand may be clasped around the handle on the exact center of gravity of the loaded carrying case regardless of the length of object placed within the case. The lug to which the shoulder strap is attached is positioned so that when the case is slung in an upright position from the carrier's shoulder the carrying handle snuggles beneath the carrier's armpit and does not push against the carrier's collar bone.

Abstract: An expansible garbage can, which comprises a main case having two side frames expansibly connected thereto at its front and rear sides. It can be flexibly arranged either in a single-bin status with the rear side frame and the main case received inside the front side frame, or in a double-bin status with the main case received inside the rear side frame, or in a triple-bin status with the main case, the rear side frame and the front side frame in an extended condition.

Abstract: A collapsible drinking container is formed of a series of progressively smaller telescoping sections. A top section supports interiorly a pouch or bag of thin-walled plastic which can receive and contain a liquid, a liquid concentrate or a dry concentrate to be mixed with water or another liquid. In a preferred embodiment the container sections are made of paper, in a truncated conical shape, but then can also be made of plastic materials.

Abstract: A telescoping cover for storage facilities, particularly vehicle cargo beds, which utilizes a plurality of cover sections in successive mutual telescopically receivable relation that slide on guideways in a self-cleaning manner. In the preferred embodiment, a plurality of movable cover sections are provided which are successively mutually telescopable into a stationary cover section through use of a pair of parallel guideways. Each cover has a top from which depend downwardly mutually opposing sides. The guideways, which are attached to the storage facility side walls, are made of an elongated base having a substantially flat surface from which extend a plurality of elongated bosses. The bosses have an upper portion which is disposed in offset relation to a lower portion which in turn mates with the elongated base. The movable cover sections have a slot in the lower terminus of each side receiving a boss.

Abstract: There is provided a collapsible barrel-shaped barricade which telescopes within itself for compact storage. Particularly, a solid and heavy base is provided for stability and a series of telescoping ring members are mounted thereon; the lowest ring being mounted to the base and upper rings being concentric with the lower ring. The concentric rings are arranged to interlock by placement of a tab from an inner ring into a horizontal slot on the inside of an outer ring. This interlock operates to hold the rings in an extended position when the barricade is in use.

Abstract: A golf bag container is formed by separable upper and lower bodies. The bodies are configured to provide a union in which either (a) a short section of the open end of one of the bodies is received within the open end of the other body to provide a continuous storage space within the two bodies, or (b) a substantial portion of the closed end of the upper body is received in the open end of the lower body with the upper body inverted for storage purposes. The bodies are equipped with latches for holding them together and the union configuration has recessed regions for receiving the latches.

Abstract: A pressure vessel includes a cylindrical, fixed body which is closed at the two ends thereof, the central portion of the body forming a sample accommodating space, and a drum body provided in such a manner as to be rotatable relative to the outer periphery of the body. The body has an opening in a lateral portion thereof, and the drum body 3 has an opening at a position which faces the opening formed in the body at one rotated position.

Abstract: A combination trash receptacle for storing newspapers and other trash separately which includes a lower newspaper receptacle formed of a receptacle base having a floor and upwardly extending walls for receipt of the newspapers and positioned thereupon an upper trash receptacle having a floor therein and upwardly extending walls and dimensioned so as to nest upon the lower newspaper receptacle. A newspaper slot is positioned within one of the walls of the upper trash receptacle to permit passage of newspapers into the lower newspaper receptacle. A binding twine receptacle receives a ball of twine and dispenses the twine to a shuttle bar operating within a shuttle bar channel within the receptacle base to permit passage of the twine beneath the newspapers to aid in binding of the newspapers when the upper and lower receptacles are separated. An air vent in the back wall of the upper trash receptacle aids in insertion and withdrawal of trash bags.

Abstract: A cylindrical tube having a removable end closure at a first end and a collapsible drinking cup inserted in a second end is provided as a storage container for miscellaneous items such as first aid components. In its collapsed state, the collapsible drinking cup functions as an end plug for the container and in its extended state, it is a liquid tight cup for use with the container contents.

Abstract: The present invention provides a protective device for a working member, such as the piston rod of a piston and cylinder actuator, which is arranged at least partly in a receiving member and is able to be moved and more especially slid, along a curved or straight path so that it projects to a greater or lesser extent out of the receiving member. The device is provided with a plurality of sleeve-like guard sections which surround the working member projecting out of the receiving member along the full length of the working member so that whatever the position of the latter any two adjacent guard sections overlap each other and are able to be slid in relation to each other, one of said guard sections being stationarily arranged on the receiving member and another guard section being arranged on the working member so as to move therewith so that in accordance with the actual axial extent of the part of the member to be protected the sections are telescoped into each other to a greater or lesser extent.

Abstract: A hamburger holder is provided and consists of a pair of hollow semi-cylindrical disc-shaped receptacles. The hamburger is stored within the receptacles until one is removed allowing a person to hold the remaining receptacle and eat the hamburger.

Abstract: A casing having a elongated, cup-shaped body, with at least one compartment therein, a first cover slidably mounted on this body, and a second cover hingedly mounted upon this body. Facing edges of these two covers are provided with complementary pressure features, for snapping these two covers together when the covers are in their respective closed positions.

Abstract: A tamper-proof capsule dosage form for pharmaceuticals having a medicinal containing caplet adhesively bonded to the inner end surfaces of the capsule such that upon tampering the capsule dosage form will be destroyed or rendered non-reusable.

Abstract: A basket assembly including a first wire structure defining a basket and a second wire structure translatable toward and away from the first wire structure for defining an article support or receptacle. The second wire structure is coupled to the first wire structure through C-shaped attachments captively arranged along and about a bottom section of the first wire structure for permitting movement toward and away from the basket.

Abstract: A specimen container is disclosed wherein a sample tube is releasably held by the neck of a support which is disposed in an outer housing. A cap is threadably received by the support and cooperates with the housing to house the sample tube.

Abstract: A container having a primary container and an extendable drawer. The primary container has a recess at one end of each of its sidewalls. At the top of the recess is a rack having a large number of notches on it. The extendable drawer has a retainer piece which is flexibly urgeable by a pointer which is fixed to a knob into any one of the notches so as to fix the extendable drawer in a desired position.

Abstract: A hard shell tamper-proof capsule having cylindrical, telescopically joinable, coaxial cap and body parts each having a side wall, an open end and a closed end, the cap and body being adapted to be mutually joined; characterized in that the body closed end has either a generally hemispheroidal, a pyramidical, a conical or a flat outside surface, and that the body side wall is totally enclosed within the cap side wall thereby exposing only the outside surface of the body closed end for gripping, which impedes separation of and tampering with the joined capsule.For additional security the tamper-proof capsule may be provided with locking means of circumferentially extending ridges or grooves.For further security the tamper-proof capsule may be provided with sealing means such as hot water, steam, or hot solutions or emulsions.

Abstract: A thin-walled easily opened container and method of making the same for commercial food products that includes congruent mating and overlapping sections crimped over a cover panel.