Abstract: A sealed container for the storage of a plurality of articles comprising an open topped receptacle having a lip that defines an opening through which the articles may pass into and from said receptacle and closure means, including a cover that is hingedly connected to the receptacle and which is sealably connected to the receptacle, for closing the opening. The receptacle also includes a flap that is hingedly connected to the cover and wherein the flap in one position is adapted to overly the cover and wherein information relating to the contents of the container is displayed on the cover and on the flap.

Abstract: A folding container mainly includes a lower base, a front plate, two opposite side plates, an upper cover, and a back plate. The folding container can be extended in use for mounting objects therein or folded for storage while not in use. During extension or folding, touch fasteners are used for fastening and fixing firmly. Thereby the folding container is not only lighter in total weight and able to be folded into a compact form while not in use, but also providing accurate positioning to keep itself from extending freely during folding process. Therefore, the folding container is more convenient to use and more practical in use.

Abstract: System (10) for automatically packaging items varying in size and number for shipment, comprising a unit (32) for acquiring size information of one or more item(s) to be packaged, an inner packaging material feeding unit (24) for feeding an inner packaging material, an outer packaging material feeding unit (26) for feeding an outer packaging material, a first wrapping station (16) for wrapping said inner packaging material around one or more item(s) to be packaged to create an inner packing surrounding the item(s) in a first direction and a second wrapping station (18) for wrapping said outer packaging material around said inner packing to create an outer packing surrounding the inner packing in a second direction, said second direction being substantially perpendicular to said first direction, wherein the first and the second wrapping stations are adapted to form said inner packing and said outer packing such that the inner and the outer packing form a combined package enclosing the packaged item(s) from all

Abstract: A receiving box comprises a cover and a base. The cover comprises a first slit, a first connection part and a top surface. The first slit and the first connection part are respectively disposed at opposite sides of the top surface. The base comprises a first convex portion comprising two first bending parts and a first link part, and a second convex portion. The first convex portion is correspondingly disposed at the first slit. The second convex portion is correspondingly disposed at the first connection part. Two first bending parts are respectively located on opposite sides of the first link part. When the cover combines with the base, the second convex portion inserts into the first connection part, the first convex portion inserts into the first slit, the two first bending parts bend to contact the top surface. Thus, the cover firmly attaches to the base.

Abstract: A container for dialysis concentrates, in particular acidic dry concentrates, has integral supporting elements. When these dry concentrates are dissolved directly by a dialysis machine to form liquid concentrates, the container must provide a volume of 4-12 liters. To impart the required stability to the container, the container includes the integral supporting elements, which manifest their supporting function only when the container is used on the dialysis machine.

Abstract: A box closure apparatus is provided for securing flaps of a box in the closed position. The box closure apparatus comprises an upper flange, a bottom flange and a web. The flaps are secured by engaging the apparatus with two flaps and sliding the apparatus toward a third flap. The flaps are released by sliding the apparatus away from the third flap and raising the two side flaps.

Abstract: A releasable closure provides for the opening and closing of a package assembly which accommodates a plurality of elongate consumable products. The assembly includes a package housing for supporting the products. The package housing includes a first product accommodating compartment and a second product accommodating compartment separated by a hinge. Each of the product accommodating compartments has an open end adjacent the hinge. The product accommodating compartments are foldable about the hinge in a book-like fashion. The releasable closure is applied to each compartment and positioned to be in aligned facing relationship for mutual engagement upon closably folding the compartments about the hinge.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a container that may be repeatedly used for moving and stored in a collapsed position when not in use. The container includes means for both longitudinal and transverse reinforcement of closed opposing flaps that make up the top and bottom portions of the container. In one embodiment is provided a container comprising: a plurality of side walls configured to provide a collapsible container, where each side wall is in operable communication with two other side walls; two foldable flaps in operable communication with each side wall; and at least one securing strip in operable communication with at least one of the foldable flaps, where the securing strip provides structure for releasable attachment with three different side walls and for securing four of the flaps in a closed position to form a container bottom or top.

Abstract: A casket includes a lid and a container. The container is configured to receive the lid in a first configuration for shipping, and in a second configuration for funereal purposes. In general, the lid in the first configuration is detached and inverted with respect to the second configuration, particularly when the lid is closed in the second configuration.

Abstract: A shipping container including a container body having at least one open end and at least one mounting opening formed therein adjacent to the open end, an end cap having a sidewall provided with a projection that extends away from the sidewall and a slot; and an external locking clip comprising an elongate member having a first end provided with a protruding portion and a second end provided with a receiving portion for receiving an end portion of the protruding portion. The end cap is received in the open end of the container body such that the container body surrounds the sidewall, the projection extends into the mounting opening, and the mounting opening is aligned with the slot in the sidewall. The protruding portion extends through the mounting opening and the aligned slot, and end portion of the protruding portion is received within the receiving portion.

Abstract: A closure for a container is provided, including a first closure member with a male feature protruding from a first interface surface thereof. A retaining ring is configured to mate with and thereby attach the first closure member to the first flap. A second closure member has a female feature configured to receive the male feature defined through a second interface surface thereof. The second closure member also has retention tangs configured to mate with and thereby attach the second container flap to the second closure member. The male feature includes a stem with two flexible tabs extending acutely outward from the stem on opposing sides thereof. The flexible tabs are configured to snap fit into the female feature. The first and second closure members are respectively oriented such that the male feature mates with and releasably locks to the female feature when the first and second flaps are closed.

Abstract: A slide and shell container, which finds particular application as a pack for smoking articles such as cigarettes. The container includes an outer shell having opposed first, front, and second, rear, walls connected by opposed third and fourth, side, walls and an inner slide in the outer shell for slidable movement relative thereto between a closed position and an open position. The inner slide comprises: a body having a first, rear, wall and a second, bottom, wall; and a lid having a first, rear, wall, a second, top, wall and opposed third and fourth, side, walls. The rear walls of the body and the lid are connected along a hinge line about which the lid is pivotable when the inner slide is in the open position.

Abstract: A re-foldable, multifunctional, flat packing, quick fold erect, one piece box & lid incorporating an integral internal panel (B) or panels, in which the fold erect feature allows the base of the box to be held erected in a set up position by the folded incorporated integral internal panels whether or not the attached lid is open or closed, without the use of additional glue, adhesives, tape, clip, or other fastener.

Abstract: A foldable box that includes a bottom panel, four sides panels and connectors with each connectors having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the connector is foldably connected to a side panel and the second connector is adhered to another side panel, these panels being adjacent to each other. The above connector placement allows a user to transform a box from an unfolded first position to a folded second position in one easy step. The box is then secured in this position by means of a holding member, such as, an adhesive, Velcro, magnets or a folding member.

Abstract: A slide and shell container, which finds particular application as a pack for smoking articles such as cigarettes. The container includes an outer shell having opposed first, front, and second, rear, walls connected by opposed third and fourth, side, walls and an inner slide in the outer shell for slidable movement relative thereto between a closed position and an open position. The inner slide comprises: a body having a first, rear, wall and a second, bottom, wall; and a lid having a first, rear, wall, a second, top, wall and opposed third and fourth, side, walls. The rear walls of the body and the lid are connected along a hinge line about which the lid is pivotable when the inner slide is in the open position.

Abstract: A self contained corrugate blank assembly which easily make into container box to be seal and easily open without tools which includes a corrugate blank and partially taped structure with peel-able backing and memo pad/tab. The corrugate blank includes a plurality of laterally interconnected panels and a sets of closure flaps, top and bottom. The tape is partially attached to outer closure flap on top and outer closure flap on bottom with peel-able backing for later seal of corrugate box. The closure tape with peel-able backing, extend over closure flap and extend to side of panel for tight seal of the closure flap and part of memo pad/tab for an easy opening.

Abstract: This invention relates to a folding box comprising a flexible sheet consisting of a single layer of boxboard. The inventive box comprises: adjacent portions having the same total surface area ash that of the rigid sides; a lateral flange which is fixed to the opposing adjacent portion, said sheet defining a tubular configuration, and—two flanges, namely an upper flange and a lower flange, which are used to fix the lids to the rest of the box in a permanent manner. The sides of the box opposite the aforementioned flanges are provided with holes which are used to mount pins, the ends of which are housed in holes in the inner parts of the lids, and said pins hold the lids in position when the box is closed.

Abstract: A combination closure tape and tear strip, an object comprising the combination closure tape and tear strip, and a method of sealing and later opening said object utilizing the combination closure tape and tear strip are disclosed.

Abstract: The specification and drawings describe and show embodiments of the present invention in the form of a combination closure tape and tear strip, an object comprising the combination closure tape and tear strip, and a method of sealing and later opening said object utilizing the combination closure tape and tear strip. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to ascertain quickly 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 disposable container according to present invention is embodied in a thin-walled container having an integral sealing flap. Such containers include cups or other vessels for holding beverages, food or other substances. The disposable container preferably has a truncated conical shape. One example of such a shape is a typical beverage cup commonly dispensed at fast food restaurants and convenience stores. However, any shape or size of disposable container may be used, so long as the container is sealed using an integral sealing flap in accordance with the present invention. Once the container has been filled it is closed by squeezing or folding the top of the container together. The container is then sealed by folding the integral sealing flap over one side of the top of the closed container. In one embodiment, the sealing flap is then secured using conventional adhesives that are integral to either or both the surface of the container, and the surface of the sealing flap.

Abstract: A container body with a container opening and a flap partially secured to the container body and completely covering the container opening is disclosed. The flap is secured to the container by a hinge or fold line and formed from the same substrate as the container body. The container body contains a first magnetic region adjacent to and surrounding the perimeter of the container opening. The flap contains a second magnetic region aligned with and opposite the container body's first magnetic region. The first and second magnetic regions are magnetically attracted to each other. The flap is held in a closed position by magnetic attraction between the flap's magnetic region and the container body's magnetic region.

Abstract: A packing for products to be consumed in multiple portions with sealable closure for repeated use, said packing comprising a box provided with an opening; a closure adapted to substantially close said opening; sealing adapted to connect between said closure and said opening so that the closure alternatively allows passage of the product through said opening or sealingly blocks said opening, whereby said closure can be repeatedly removed in order to open said opening and when said closure is sealingly connected to said opening, the product left in the packing is preserved.

Abstract: A closing flap or clip is adapted to cap the edge of a carton in a first position and to free the access to a part of the edge in a second position. The flap passes from the first position to the second position by pivoting around a geometric axis that is perpendicular to the carton edge. The flap is formed from two panels or webs that are configured to fit on each of both sides of the edge when in the first position. First ends of the panels are crossed by the geometric axis. The flap has a hinge linking the two webs and includes means for connecting second ends of the opposing webs to their respective first ends.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive closure mechanism for a folded carton incorporates a pressure-sensitive tape having adhesive on one surface thereof disposed on a one side of a hinged lid panel, with the adhesive exposed through an opening in the lid panel and releasably engaging an outer surface of a flap-receiving panel. The hinged lid panel is formed by folding an inner lid panel over an outer lid panel. Both lid panels have openings. The pressure-sensitive tape is disposed between the two lid panels. When the lid is closed over the opening in the carton, the user applies pressure with his finger to the backside (non-adhesive) side of the pressure-sensitive tape. The pressure pushes the tape against flap-receiving panel of the carton. Repeated closings and openings are possible.

Abstract: A closure for use closing the fin panel of an associated gable top carton includes a pair of opposing side walls each defining a free end and being connected to one another at an opposing end by a bridge wall. The closure is pivotally mountable to the upstanding fin and extending along at least a portion of the fin panel. The closure is pivotal between a closed position wherein the side walls are urged over the fin panel to engage and compress separable portions of the fin panel together when the dispensing opening is closed, and an open position in which the side walls are pivoted away from the fin panel to disengage the separable portions of the fin panel to open the dispensing opening.

Abstract: A reusable packaging system is provided, whereby goods of all sorts may be provided to a consumer and the case in which the goods are provided is re-used. The case resembles a standard rectilinear cardboard case, except that at least the planar bottom is assembled together by the use of at least four snap lock fittings, where the female halves of the snap lock fittings are located in one pair of flaps, and the male halves of the snap lock fittings are located in the other pair of flaps. The invention provides a box washer where information which has been printed by ink-jet printer on the outside surfaces of the box may be washed off, a corona treatment unit for treating the boxes so as to be re-printed, as well as case delatching and erecting equipment. Because the cases themselves are made of plastic sheet material which can be washed, printed on, and deinked, there is no wastage of forest resources.

Abstract: An embodiment of the subject shipping container comprises a plurality of side panels, a pair of end panels, and a plurality of releasable fasteners securing the end panels 12 to the side panels 11. A hook and loop fastener such as Velcro™ is used to secure the end panels 12 to the side panels.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward an insulated party tray carrier. The party tray carriers of the present invention comprise a top wall, a bottom wall, a back wall, a front wall and side walls. The walls of the present invention are insulated to reduce the rate of heat transfer from items inside the carrier to the ambient environment. The present invention also comprises one or more ribs to add structural integrity to the party tray carrier.

Abstract: The blank of cardboard or similar material, has cutout lines and score lines within a periphery cutout to a sheet and thus subdivided into elements of which certain ones are if desired glued flat against each other, said blank being adapted to be sold and stored flat, then ultimately to be bent, set up, and held bent thus constituted in a container for objects to be packaged, the setting up of the blank and the insertion of the objects being carried out manually and individually for each blank.

Abstract: The invention is a sealing device for connecting together at least first and second portions of a container, the second portion having first and second surfaces and an edge therebetween. The sealing device includes a first half of a hook and loop type fastener assembly, the first half having an adhesive coating for attaching to the first portion of the container. The device also includes a strip having first and second sections, the first section in the form of a forked end with first and second legs. The first and second legs include an adhesive coating for attaching the legs to the first and second surfaces, respectively, with the edge therebetween of the second portion of the container. A second half of a hook and loop type fastener assembly is mounted on the second section of the strip attachable to the first half of the hook and loop type fastener.