Supplementary Retainer Patents (Class 206/488)
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Patent number: 11707415Abstract: There is provided a medicine management system capable of checking a receipt status and a dosage stage of delivered medicines even at a delivery source. The medicine management system includes a management server for managing a receipt status and a dosage status of medicines to be delivered, a first terminal having a function of notifying the management server of information indicating receipt of medicines when the medicines have been received, a second terminal having a function of notifying the management server of information indicating dosage of medicines when the medicines have been taken, and a third terminal having a function of acquiring from the management server and displaying information on a receipt status and a dosage status of medicines.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: FUJIFILM TOYAMA CHEMICAL CO., LTD.Inventor: Masanobu Takashima
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Publication number: 20140299501Abstract: A package for prepasted brackets mountable on the teeth of a patient wherein the bracket is mounted in a pod and is removable from the pod with adhesive on the back of the bracket so it can be directly placed in position on the tooth of a patient. The bracket includes a body and a base and a layer of light curable or otherwise curable polymer resin on the base which is later curable by use of light energy or otherwise. The package includes a carrier for the brackets and is enclosed by a flap over the top of the pod and held in place on supports or tabs extending upwardly from the bottom of the pod to prevent the polymer resin on the base from engaging the bottom of the pod. Stabilizing structure is provided in the pod to inhibit shifting of brackets during shipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: TP ORTHODONTICS, INC.Inventor: TP Orthodontics, Inc.
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Patent number: 8720689Abstract: Tray includes a first base portion having an upper surface defining a first tier and a second portion having an upper surface defining a second tier. The first tier and the second tier are separated by a height. The upper surface of the first portion and the upper surface of the second portion each have a plurality of spaced-apart wells defined therein. Each well is sized and shaped to receive a food item and has an upper edge with an engagement recess formed therein. The engagement recess is sized to allow a food item within the well to be gripped for removal. The tray can further include a trapping feature to secure a lid, and thus form a container.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2011Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Pactiv LLCInventors: H. Bernard Kirkland, John Kerry Hobbs
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Patent number: 8657116Abstract: A point of sale packaging assembly includes a support portion for supporting a toy and a fastener device. The support portion has opposing surfaces and a slot extending therethrough and configured for receiving a looped extension member of a toy. The fastener device includes an elongate portion and a base portion pivotally coupled to the elongate portion. The elongate portion includes a distal end portion releasably securable to an engagement surface on the base portion. The elongate portion is configured to be received through the looped extension member of the toy so that the toy is releasably coupleable to the support portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2011Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Robert Michael Buresch, Justin Petit
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Publication number: 20130327673Abstract: Paperboard security packages (1) are disclosed wherein content items are contained by at least one card (10) and two adjoining housing (30, 40) attached to the at least one card and protruding from opposite surfaces of the card.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2012Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: MeadWestvaco CorporationInventors: Charlotte Hanks, Matthew E. Zacherle
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Patent number: 8584893Abstract: A handled gift box has the top inside the bottom, instead of top over bottom; and comprises a box, two handles fixed to the box though handle fasteners, one handle is attached to bottom box and the other is attached to top box and bottom box. Also, since the handled gift box comes either pre-decorated or undecorated, which can be chosen from different combinations of decorations, the gift givers are given the freedom to customize the present invention however they see fit. The handled gift box can be used for, but is not limited to, apparel, picture frames, light food items, books, and other items designed to lay flat in the gift-giving process.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Inventor: Stacey Ann Durham
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Patent number: 8439190Abstract: A dummy hair clipper head, or dummy blade, which is a form conforming to those dimensions of a hair clipper's stationary blade which are necessary for its compatibility with attachment guide combs, is employed in an attachment guide comb organizer which comprises a plurality of interconnected forms, whereby a plurality of attachment guide combs can be stored and organized. By interconnecting the forms with either a rigid, contoured or flexible means, with the options of placing them within a container and of making them releasable, the organization and storage of a set of attachment guide combs can be customized. For the purposes of storage the form can be flexible and have a reduced structure from that of the stationary blade. The use of the form also makes possible a variety of new uses for attachment guide combs including a scissor comb, razor comb, and conduit comb.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2009Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Inventor: Matthew Justin Michel
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Patent number: 8430245Abstract: A device and method for tape and reel packaging of small electronic components providing positioning mechanisms to allow one or more components to be placed in a desired orientation and alignment within a tape carrier pocket. The device is an insert fitting within the carrier pocket including positioning mechanisms such as protruding shapes, protruding ridges, and/or frame work, or the like, which engage with inner surfaces, outer surfaces, or perimeters, or a combination, of the component to be packaged. A method for tape and reel packaging including further delineation of regions within a tape carrier pocket for disposition of electronic components is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2010Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: BI-Link, Inc.Inventor: Raymond A. Ziganto
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Publication number: 20120318696Abstract: A point of sale packaging assembly includes a support portion for supporting a toy and a fastener device. The support portion has opposing surfaces and a slot extending therethrough and configured for receiving a looped extension member of a toy. The fastener device includes an elongate portion and a base portion pivotally coupled to the elongate portion. The elongate portion includes a distal end portion releasably securable to an engagement surface on the base portion. The elongate portion is configured to be received through the looped extension member of the toy so that the toy is releasably coupleable to the support portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2011Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: MATTEL, INC.Inventors: Robert Michael Buresch, Justin Petit
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Publication number: 20120234717Abstract: Tray includes a first base portion having an upper surface defining a first tier and a second portion having an upper surface defining a second tier. The first tier and the second tier are separated by a height. The upper surface of the first portion and the upper surface of the second portion each have a plurality of spaced-apart wells defined therein. Each well is sized and shaped to receive a food item and has an upper edge with an engagement recess formed therein. The engagement recess is sized to allow a food item within the well to be gripped for removal. The tray can further include a trapping feature to secure a lid, and thus form a container.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2011Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: Pactiv CorporationInventors: H. Bernard Kirkland, John Kerry Hobbs
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Patent number: 8221812Abstract: A package assembly encloses a plurality of individual elongate consumable products. The package assembly includes a plurality of products aligned in a side-by-side array. The package housing enclosed the array of product. The package housing has front and back walls for supporting the products therebetween and a closeable cover for closing a product dispensing opening. The package housing further includes a frictional product retention member insertably supported within the package for frictionally retaining the array of product within the package.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2010Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Kraft Foods Global Brands LLCInventor: Allen Sydney Aldridge
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Patent number: 8186512Abstract: Low waste packaging for use with a consumer product includes a planar tag element of a generally rectangular configuration having front and back planar surfaces upon which advertising indicia may be printed and a cut-out into which a portion of the consumer product is received. The packaging includes first and second semi-annular ring portions that may be assembled around the consumer product when received within the cut-out and affixed to each other through the planar tag element. The method for packaging a consumer product includes receiving the consumer product within a cutout formed in a lower portion of a planar tag element; and assembling two halves of a retaining member about an upper shank of the consumer product so that annular portions of the retaining members contact the consumer product and laterally extensive tags of the retaining members sandwich the tag therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2009Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Life+Gear, Inc.Inventor: Dennis Bertken
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Patent number: 8136663Abstract: A receiver trailer hitch carrier is provided, which includes a tray and a receiver tube mounted to the tray. The receiver tube is sized to accept a trailer hitch and is oriented at an acute angle relative to horizontal.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2008Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Inventor: Mike C. Foster
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Publication number: 20120018336Abstract: A stylus retaining mechanism is configured for retaining a stylus. The stylus defines a cavity. The main body defines a receiving chamber to receive the stylus and a through hole above the receiving chamber. An elastic member is positioned at one end of the receiving chamber. A button assembly is attached in the cavity of the stylus. The button assembly includes a spring abutting the button. The through hole allows the button to partially extend through. The elastic member is compressed and abuts the stylus when the stylus is received in the receiving chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2010Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicants: FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED, SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: JING-HUA LIU, YONG-GANG ZHANG, KUAN-HUNG CHEN
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Publication number: 20110226654Abstract: A system and method is provided for displaying a padlock. In one embodiment of the present invention, the system includes a padlock, a card and a back plate, wherein the card includes a front side, a back side and an aperture sized to receive at least a body of the padlock, and the back plate is configured to be attached to the back side of the card (e.g., via coupling portions). The card further includes a plurality of retaining tabs that extend from a face of the card and are used to retain the padlock by restricting movement of the padlock in a direction orthogonal and/or parallel to the face of the card. Each retaining tab is configured to retain the padlock by providing at least one retaining surface. For example, a first retaining tab may have a first surface substantially orthogonal to the face of the card and a second surface substantially parallel to the face of the card, wherein the first surface restricts movement of the padlock in a direction parallel to the face of the card (i.e.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2010Publication date: September 22, 2011Inventor: PHIL ZORC
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Patent number: 7882950Abstract: A package for individual wine bottles includes a box shaped lower portion having a top side defining a first cutout for receiving a bottom portion of a bottle and a flat handle portion joined to and extending vertically from the top side of the box shaped lower portion. The handle porting defines a second cutout for accommodating the bottle. The box shaped lower portion and the flat handle portion are formed by folding a single corrugated cardboard sheet that has been cut into a predefined shape. Packaging wine bottles using this package is done in two stages. First, collapsible half-formed packages are manufactured by cutting corrugated cardboard sheets into the predefined shape and folding the sheets. Second, the half-formed packages are collapsed and transported to another facility such as a winery, where bottles of wine are packaged using the half-formed packages.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2009Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Inventor: Joseph Nazari
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Publication number: 20100270199Abstract: A package for individual wine bottles includes a box shaped lower portion having a top side defining a first cutout for receiving a bottom portion of a bottle and a flat handle portion joined to and extending vertically from the top side of the box shaped lower portion. The handle porting defines a second cutout for accommodating the bottle. The box shaped lower portion and the flat handle portion are formed by folding a single corrugated cardboard sheet that has been cut into a predefined shape. Packaging wine bottles using this package is done in two stages. First, collapsible half-formed packages are manufactured by cutting corrugated cardboard sheets into the predefined shape and folding the sheets. Second, the half-formed packages are collapsed and transported to another facility such as a winery, where bottles of wine are packaged using the half-formed packages.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2009Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventor: Joseph Nazari
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Patent number: 7806260Abstract: A display apparatus for displaying a portable electronic device comprises a curved shell, a gravity base, a seat and a transparent cover that covers the curved shell and the seat. The gravity base is formed on the bottom of the curved shell. The seat is lodged in the curved shell and the seat has interior space having a shape matching the predetermined shape of a portable electronic device. The assembled gravity base and the curved shell are integrally formed as a tumbler structure for keeping balance while facing external forces.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2006Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Inventec Appliances Corp.Inventor: Chen-Huang Chun
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Patent number: 7615274Abstract: This describes a procedure for replicative fabrication and packaging of at least one microstructured molded part as one magazine/molded part composite as well as a magazine with at least one microstructured molded part as one magazine/molded part composite. The first step covers fabrication of at least one microstructured molded part using an initially closed tool which consists of at least one first and one second tool half. In the second step, both tool halves are opened, whereby the molded part remains in the first tool half. In the third step, at least the second tool half is replaced with at least one additional tool half. In the fourth step, the replicative fabrication of the magazine is carried out using the first tool half containing the molded part and the additional tool half. Finally in the fifth step, magazine and molded part are demolded simultaneously as one magazine/molded part composite.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2007Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Institut fur Mikrotechnik Mainz GmbHInventors: Wolfgang Ehrfeld, Lutz Weber
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Publication number: 20090114560Abstract: This invention relates generally to a method and package for shipping and handling fresh cut floral arrangements where fragile flower blooms cover the top and sides of the arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2007Publication date: May 7, 2009Applicant: Syndicate Sales, Inc.Inventor: Trent A. Harshman
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Patent number: 7458461Abstract: A compressor packaging apparatus for fixing plural compressors each of which has dish-shaped end caps at both the upper and lower end portions of a cylindrical compressor body, including an upper plate and a lower plate between which the compressors are sandwiched and fixed, the lower plate being equipped with a plurality of stepped fitting portions in which the lower end caps of the compressors are fitted, and first paper pipes fitted to the stepped fitting portions. Furthermore, an intermediate plate having plural insertion holes in which the compressor bodies are inserted is provided, and second paper pipes fitted to the end caps at the upper portions of the compressors and third paper pipes may be provided between the upper plate and the intermediate plate.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2006Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masayuki Hara, Masazumi Sakaniwa, Takao Kanayama
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Patent number: 7451876Abstract: A medication carrier for administering individual doses of therapeutic products to a patient, in a non-sequential fashion. The medication carrier comprises a receptacle which stores individually sealed, unit dose packages in random order, allowing each unit dose package to be easily accessed and released in response to automated or manual extraction. The medication carrier includes an array of stalls and retaining means for securing the sealed unit dose packages within the stalls until a scheduled dosing time. The unit dose packages are oriented such that identifiers imprinted thereon can be easily read without removing the packages from the carrier.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2004Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: INRange Systems, Inc.Inventors: Christopher E. Bossi, Christopher J. Vereb, Harvey E. Downey, Gerald R. Grafius, C. David Rogers, Dennis Coon, Mary Anne Papp
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Patent number: 7422102Abstract: A container for an ammunition cartridge having a conical forward portion includes a generally cylindrical cap having a closed end and an open end; a generally cylindrical main body having a closed end, an open end and a wall, a thickness of the wall at the open end decreasing from a larger thickness to a smaller thickness to form a taper on an exterior surface of the wall; a latch assembly disposed in part on the cap and in part on the main body to lock the cap and the main body in position; a first gasket disposed in the cap; a second gasket disposed around the taper of the main body; a cartridge support disposed inside the main body; a pair of bosses disposed on the main body and axially separated; and a strap connecting the bosses and comprising a middle portion and two end portions, whereby when a load is applied to the middle portion the end portions are forced against the bosses.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2005Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Yuen H. Lam, William Paulo, John A. Sliker, Timothy Woo
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Publication number: 20080210590Abstract: The present invention provides a storage device for a plurality of golf club cleaning devices. Additionally, the present invention provides a storage device for a plurality of flag portions for a golf club cleaning device. The storage devices of the present invention provide an efficient mechanism for transporting and storing the golf club cleaning devices and the flag portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2008Publication date: September 4, 2008Inventor: Christopher W. CIERI
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Publication number: 20080179215Abstract: This invention relates to a cosmetics organizer that is particularly useful with cosmetics that come in powdered form. One well-known brand of powdered cosmetics is the Bare Escentuals® line of make-up. The cosmetics organizer stores the powdered makeup in a substantially horizontal position by securing the cosmetics container within a one-piece body with a substantially flat top face and a substantially flat bottom face, the faces being substantially parallel. At least one circular edge defines a cylindrical receptacle within the body. The edge extends from the top face into the body. A receptacle base is located within the one-piece body between the top and bottom face, wherein the receptacle base is substantially parallel with said top and bottom faces. A series of receptacles are sized to hold cosmetics applicators, such as brushes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2008Publication date: July 31, 2008Inventor: Raymond Arvin
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Publication number: 20080142396Abstract: A container for packaging flat panels is provided. The container has a protection structure. The flat panels are packaged in a hollow space defined by inner walls of the protection structure. The inner walls of the protection structure are formed with a plurality of recess sets for defining a plurality of receiving space so as to accommodate flat panels with different dimensions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2007Publication date: June 19, 2008Applicant: AU Optronics Corp.Inventors: Zheng-yang Li, Rui-xiang Lai
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Publication number: 20070227929Abstract: A container configured to secure a top section of the container to a bottom section of the container. The container includes a bottom section, including four side panels and a bottom panel, forming an internal cavity therein. The container also includes a top section that is sized in configured to be placed above the bottom section for enclosing the internal cavity of the bottom section. Small openings are included in two opposing side panels of the bottom section so that an elongate length of flexible material, such as a string or ribbon, may be laced through the holes of the opposing side panels and connected above the top section for securing the top section of the container to the bottom section.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2007Publication date: October 4, 2007Applicant: PERFECTLY PRESENTED, LLCInventors: Camille Mauerhan, Peter Mauerhan
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Patent number: 7066330Abstract: A base and a plurality of containers is described. The base may have a plurality of receptacles, each of the plurality of receptacles having a first dimension. Each of the plurality of containers may correspond to one of the plurality of receptacles. Each container may have a first dimension which is about the same as the first dimension of its corresponding receptacle. The base may have a top surface and each of the plurality of receptacles may be comprised of a plurality of walls, each of which extends upward from the top surface of the base. Each of the plurality of containers may have a lid which can be sealed and unsealed. The plurality of receptacles can be arranged in a plurality of rows and columns. Each of the plurality of containers may have protrusion at its top and a recess at its bottom so that a first container can be stacked on a second container.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2000Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Inventor: Natalie Lashley
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Patent number: 7044303Abstract: Packaging (1) of moulded paper fibre material. An article (2) enclosed by an end piece at either side. With this arrangement protection in three directions is necessary. This protection is obtained by means of buffer elements (7, 8). In order to arrange such buffer elements in a technically simple manner on three sides, it is proposed to construct some of the buffer elements as an upright body the limiting walls (9) of which are partially semicircular and partially straight, the straight walls being essentially parallel to one another and merging into the end limit of the packaging.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2002Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Huhtamaki Protective Packaging B.V.Inventor: Roland Edwin Van Der Werf
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Patent number: 7025203Abstract: A portable gun case has a generally rectangular floor wall having two long side edges and two short end edges bridging the side edges, respective side and end walls projecting upward from the respective edges of the floor wall and forming an upwardly open cavity, and a top wall secured to one of the side walls and engageable down over the cavity. A mounting board fitted to one of the walls in the cavity is adapted to support parts of a gun. A plurality of flexible holding tapes are each mounted releasably at any of a plurality of locations on the board so the tapes can be wrapped around the parts of the gun and thereby securing the gun to the board.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2003Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: Parat-Werk Schonenbach GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Heinrich R. Schönenbach
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Patent number: 6688649Abstract: A form with a well has a form layer with a top and a bottom surface and a perimeter, a die cut through the form layer that defines a portion of said form layer within said die cut, a patch layer having a perimeter and top and bottom surfaces, and an adhesive layer that is repositionable and peelable. The patch layer is adhesively but removably secured to the bottom surface of the form layer such that the die cut and form layer portion are entirely within the perimeter of the patch layer. The form has a well, that is created by removal of the form layer portion from within the die cut. The bottom of the well is the top surface of said adhesive layer and the sides of the well are the edges of said die cut. The adhesive layer has a greater affinity for the patch layer than the form layer portion such that when the form layer portion is removed from the form, the adhesive stays adhered to the patch layer. Articles such as photographs may then be inserted into the well.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2001Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Assignee: Strata-Tac, Inc.Inventor: Charles L. Casagrande
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Patent number: 6662948Abstract: A retail display hang tag device for supportively displaying a fluid applicator of the type having a container and a fluid dispensing closure with a protective cap. The hang tag includes an elongated panel having an upper portion, a lower portion and a central portion extending therebetween. The upper portion has an aperture sized for supportive engagement with a retail display hanger or hook. A second aperture of the lower portion closely fits over the neck of the container and is flexibly bendable about the first line of weakness. The central portion includes a ring which is bendably deformable about a second transverse line of weakness which is parallel to the first line of weakness. The ring fits over the cap as it is deformed out of the plane of the device about the second line of weakness.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2002Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Inventor: Stephen P. Velliquette
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Patent number: 6659278Abstract: A retail display hang tag device for supportively displaying a fluid applicator of the type having a container and a fluid dispensing closure with a protective cap. The hang tag includes an elongated panel having an upper portion, a lower portion and a central portion extending therebetween. The upper portion has an aperture sized for supportive engagement with a retail display hanger or hook. A second aperture of the lower portion closely fits over the neck of the container and is flexibly bendable about the first line of weakness. The central portion includes a ring which is bendably deformable about a second transverse line of weakness which is parallel to the first line of weakness. The ring snugly fits over the cap as it is deformed out of the plane of the device about the second line of weakness. The hang tag is attachable to the fluid applicator with the cap within the third aperture and the neck within the second aperture with the lower portion and the ring in their in-use position.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2001Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Inventor: Stephen P. Velliquette
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Patent number: 6494319Abstract: A disc package for retaining a disc includes a retention panel having a first surface in substantial contact with a face of the disc when the disc is inserted within the package, and a cover panel which is contiguous with the retention panel and which shares with the retention panel a common edge. The common edge includes a fold line about which the cover panel is folded so as to be substantially superposed with the retention panel. The disc package also includes a disc retainment section positioned proximate a second edge of the retention panel and overlaying at least a portion of the first surface of the retention panel. At least a portion of the disc retainment section is attached to the first surface of the retention panel to enable at least a portion of the disc to be positioned between the retention panel and the engagement section to retain the disc in the disc package.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2001Date of Patent: December 17, 2002Inventor: William Collins
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Patent number: 6183157Abstract: An apparatus for attaching an electronic device to a loose-leaf support assembly. The attachment apparatus includes a housing, a receptacle defined in the housing, a capture element adjacent the receptacle, and an attachment member. The capture element includes a retaining lip at one edge of the receptacle and a resilient engagement clip adjacent another edge of the receptacle. The capture element retains an electronic device within the receptacle. The attachment apparatus may also include one or more retaining slots along peripheral edges thereof to secure an attachment member to the housing. The attachment apparatus may also include one or more access slots formed therethrough so as to facilitate communication of an electronic device secured to the attachment apparatus with external electronic devices.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 1998Date of Patent: February 6, 2001Assignee: Franklin Covey Co.Inventors: Jeffery O. Brown, Gary E. Hogge
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Patent number: 6164448Abstract: A magazine for the fixation of small components such as those used in micro system technology and light engineering. The magazine includes a magazine base carrier with holders for the small components. The magazine has recipients to form the holders, each recipient being situated at defined and known locations and containing releasable fixing units, each of which is provided with securing structure for securing a small component.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 1999Date of Patent: December 26, 2000Assignee: Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Wolfgang Schmutz, Guenter Ernst, Udo Berg, Klaus-Peter Kaemper, Klaus Renner, Ulrich Rothmaier, Juergen Rudischhauser, Ralf Grimme, Dirk Schlenker, Achim Stock, Wolfgang Schaefer, Klaus Irion
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Patent number: 6161696Abstract: A base and a plurality of containers is described. The base may have a plurality of receptacles, each of the plurality of receptacles having a first dimension. Each of the plurality of containers may correspond to one of the plurality of receptacles. Each container may have a first dimension which is about the same as the first dimension of its corresponding receptacle. The base may have a top surface and each of the plurality of receptacles may be comprised of a plurality of walls, each of which extends upward from the top surface of the base. Each of the plurality of containers may have a lid which can be sealed and unsealed. The plurality of receptacles can be arranged in a plurality of rows and columns. Each of the plurality of containers may have protrusion at its top and a recess at its bottom so that a first container can be stacked on a second container.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 1999Date of Patent: December 19, 2000Inventor: Natalie Lashley
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Patent number: 6044976Abstract: A container holds an item. The item has an upper surface with a contacting portion and a non-contacting portion. The container comprises a base and a cover. The base has a lower retaining portion with a depth. The item is removably engagable into the lower retaining portion of the base. The cover has an upper retaining portion with a contacting portion and a non-contacting portion. The cover is removably engagable with the base so that the upper retaining portion of the cover is aligned with the lower retaining portion of the base. When the contacting portion of the upper retaining portion of the cover is engaged with the contacting portion of the item, the non-contacting portion of the upper retaining portion is separated from the non-contacting portion of the item by a gap.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 1999Date of Patent: April 4, 2000Assignee: Tyco Submarine Systems, Ltd.Inventors: Stephen A. Bandrowski, Holt A. Murray, Jr., Martin T. Wislinski
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Patent number: 5989606Abstract: Method for the improved packing of stemmed produce in produce containers, and apparatus to perform the method. The present invention teaches a methodology based on the use of a packaging adaptor for insertion into a produce container, such as a berry basket. The adapter is formed as a substantially hollow, box-like structure having at least one and preferably a plurality of apertures defined in an upper surface thereof. The adapter, inserted into the container defines a first, lower compartment and a second, upper compartment. The adapter is inserted in the container, and the stem of the fruit, for instance a strawberry, is inserted therein. The stems are retained in the first compartment and the body of the fruit in the second compartment. In this manner, the relatively soft body of the fruit is precluded from contact with, and damage from, the relatively tough, woody stem portion of fruit.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 1997Date of Patent: November 23, 1999Assignee: Plexiform CompanyInventor: William K. Sambrailo
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Patent number: 5810163Abstract: A holder structure for allowing a film cartridge of the Advanced Photo System to be stored and retrieved and a filing-box type album that incorporates the holder structure. The holder structure is constructed by forming a storage socket of a substantially identical shape to the lower half of a film cartridge and by extending a clamping plate portion having a locking projection in parallel with the storage socket. A container for film cartridges having the holder structure is inserted along with a pocket album in the outer casing of the filing-box type album. The container is identical to each of the pocket albums in style, or is a box-shaped container that is inserted above or below the pocket albums in a drawer fashion.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 1997Date of Patent: September 22, 1998Assignee: Nakabayashi Co., Ltd.Inventor: Itoichi Nakabayashi
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Patent number: 5749463Abstract: A package suitable as a mailer for discs such as compact discs and computer floppy discs, has folded panels including a disc retention panel having a retaining tab thereon, and a pocket panel. The retention panel has raised sidewalls with edges facing each other and which are contoured to accommodate insertion of a disc therebetween. Tabs extend from an end of each of the sidewalls and toward the other of the sidewalls so as to define a space over the retention panel sufficient for accommodating a thickness of the disc and for retaining the disc in the package. The disc package has four spines at four respective side edges thereof to strengthen the disc package and to protect the disc retained in the disc package.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1995Date of Patent: May 12, 1998Inventor: William Collins
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Patent number: 5600937Abstract: An apparatus and method for displaying items in two orthogonal planes on a display card. The items are preferably extensibly secured to the display card by an elastic strand secured to opposed lateral portions of the item.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1995Date of Patent: February 11, 1997Inventors: Peter G. Erickson, Richard J. Shube
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Patent number: 5458242Abstract: A literature holder is formed of an elongated sheet having spaced first and second transverse score lines. The sheet is bent along the first score line to form a front panel and a back panel, which extends in a first direction from the front panel, and bent along the second score line to form a bottom panel, which extends in a second direction from the front panel. A substantially U-shaped flap is formed in the front panel such that the two ends of the U contact the first score line. A tab extents from the bottom panel. A layer of adhesive is provided on the tab so that when the adhesive layer is contacted with the back panel to secure the tab to the back panel, the sheet can be formed into a triangular shape in which the holder is in a use configuration. Then the U-shaped flap can be bent out of the plane of the front panel and back towards the rear panel to accommodate goods, such as pamphlets, in the holder for display and dispensing. The holder can also be folded flat for storage or shipment.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 1994Date of Patent: October 17, 1995Assignee: Fasteners For Retail, Inc.Inventors: Peter Baka, Daniel J. Kump, Christopher M. Paterson
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Patent number: 5377828Abstract: A device for displaying hockey pucks has a board member including at least one holding member for retaining a hockey puck on the board. Also, a second holding member for maintaining a hockey card on the board member may be included. The hockey pucks are positioned in the holding men,hers such that the display provides an overall aesthetic appearance enabling collectors to display their hockey puck collection.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 1993Date of Patent: January 3, 1995Inventor: Daniel P. Jaroshewich
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Patent number: 5372254Abstract: Disclosed is a catheter package and delivery system which is directed to the problem of the catheter, or any position of it, inadvertently tumbling out on withdrawal from its package for use and accidentally contacting a nonsterile surface. The catheter is packaged in a coiled manner such that the distal tip is removable through a first hole in the package and the catheter may then be uncoiled and ultimately removed through a second hole in the package as the catheter is threaded through a needle for introduction into the patient.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 1994Date of Patent: December 13, 1994Assignee: The Kendall CompanyInventor: James R. Gross
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Patent number: 5191972Abstract: A device for storage and display of small, generally planar articles such as coins or the like, comprises one or more generally planar compartments for displaying a face of one or more articles. The articles are held in a cavity, preferably a closed, dust-tight cavity, of a generally planar article holder having a pair of opposed walls having the cavity therebetween. The article holder is releasably held in a display compartment by a generally planar retainer member which bears against an article holder which is correctly positioned in the display compartment. The article holder is also prevented from lateral movement in the display compartment and is thus held in an article viewing position in the display compartment whereby an article which is correctly positioned in the article holder is properly positioned in a display compartment and is viewable through an aperture in the retainer and through a transparent wall of the holder.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1992Date of Patent: March 9, 1993Assignee: Unicover CorporationInventors: James A. Helzer, David P. Hanefeld, Dwight Hayes
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Patent number: 5168993Abstract: An apparatus for holding an optical pellicle made up of a pellicle frame and a pellicle membrane is provided. The apparatus includes a substantially rigid, planar member having a centrally disposed window for removably receiving an optical pellicle. The inner dimension of the window is only slightly greater than the outer dimension of the pellicle such that a frictioned fit between the planar member and the pellicle is achievable. The planar member includes an inwardly extending shoulder against which the pellicle can be seated. The shoulder extends inwardly no further than the thickness of the pellicle frame. The planar member also includes a biasing portion facing inwardly toward the window for yieldably holding the pellicle in place.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 1991Date of Patent: December 8, 1992Inventor: Yung-Tsai Yen
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Patent number: 5082131Abstract: A housing apparatus for storing a data storage device comprising a disk-shaped body having a cavity for receiving the storage device and configured to be stored in a storage facility adapted to store and receive magnetic tape-type reels.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 1990Date of Patent: January 21, 1992Assignee: Nynex CorporationInventors: Michael M. Rauh, Eugene H. Worrell
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Patent number: 4922603Abstract: A high speed drilling system is disclosed for high spped drilling of very small holes in workpieces such as printed circuit boards. The A-Y positioning system includes air bearings to provide lift between the stationary guide beams, the crossbeam and the top table, and further includes a vacuum preloading apparatus for providing a preloading force between the table and the guide beam. The preload force dampens Z axis oscillations which can result in drill bit breakage. The top table is a lightweight honeycomb structure, whose effective rigidity is virtually that of the guide beam due to the vacuum preloading. The system includes pairs of spindles, one a conventional spindle for drilling holes large than about 0.125 inches, and the other a high speed spindle for drilling holes in the range of about 0.003 to 0.125 inches. The high speed spindle includes a stationary spindle body carry the stator of the rotary drive motor. Only the spindle rotor is translated along the Z axis to perform the drilling movements.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 1988Date of Patent: May 8, 1990Assignee: Dynamotion CorporationInventor: Wojciech B. Kosmowski
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Patent number: 4884691Abstract: A holder for retaining and storing individual data diskettes, especially 31/2 inch diskettes. The holder defines a receptacle that secures the diskette along three side edges, and in the direction normal to the plane of the diskette. A binder on the side edge of the holder includes holes for inserting the device in a file folder. The device includes a flat resilient pressure element pressing against one side of the diskette, and a holding catch facing the pressure element so as to engage complimentary recesses in the confronting side of the diskette. Side connecting devices are formed on opposite sides of the devices, for interconnecting several such devices.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 1988Date of Patent: December 5, 1989Assignee: Elba-Ordner-Fabrik Kraut & Meienborn GmbH & Co.Inventors: Dietmar Behrens, Waldemar Hoog, Rudolf Zimmermann