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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8157086 | Financial transaction card packaging having removable portion A financial transaction card is packaged within a carrier which contains the card and prevents access to any indicia borne on the card (e.g., magnetic stripe, barcode, and the like) prior to activation of the financial transaction account associated with the card at... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8104612 | Sleeves and album pages for flat items Sleeve and album page devices for holding flat items, in particular a compact disc such as a photo compact disc together with an associated index print, the preferred embodiment including an embedded synthetic paper strip with an exposed write-on area for identifyin... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8006834 | Co-packaged articles A pack for a co-packaged article with an inner flange member and an outer flange member. A first cavity is defined by the inner flange member and the outer flange member. The first cavity has an outer surface and a first internal wall. A second cavity is defined by ... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7753198 | Packaging for multiple media discs and methods for making same A package for holding multiple media discs includes a hinged tray assembly, which includes a plurality of disc-holding trays, each tray having a hinge edge. The trays are positioned with respect to each other such that when the tray assembly is in a closed configura... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7699165 | Multipurpose organizer system and folder with planner and/or writing surface and storage pockets An organizer system comprising: (A) an organizer folder having front and back covers, optionally at least one page positioned between the front and back covers and at least one of the following components associated with at least one surface of the front or back cov... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7597192 | File folder having cascading envelopes A file folder includes a reinforced receptacle, a locking mechanism to secure engagement between a cover and a body of the receptacle, a first envelope movably received in the receptacle and multiple secondary envelopes sequentially correlated to one another and the... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7490720 | Greeting card system including a window to allow for inventory and activation A greeting card system comprises a card member. The card member includes a first window. The system includes a gift card attached to the card member. The gift card is activated through use of a code that is displayed in the first window. Accordingly, a greeting card... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7458459 | Container and method of making a container A container having a longitudinal dimension may comprise a first pocket member, a second pocket member, and a third pocket member each having substantially the same longitudinal dimension, with the third pocket member being sandwiched between the first and second po... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7428968 | Injection molded case for optical storage discs A one-piece, injection molded intended for display by positioning it upright includes a spine, a front cover coupled to the spine via a first living hinge, and a back cover coupled to the spine via a second living hinge. When in a closed configuration, the case has ... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7419054 | CD case with guitar pick display capability A CD case with guitar pick display capability is disclosed. The CD case includes a first cover and a second cover attached to the first cover. A tray is provided on the first cover, and at least one guitar pick cavity is provided in the tray for holding and displayi... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7416079 | Injection molded case for optical storage discs An injection molded DVD case includes a spine, a front cover coupled to the spine via a first living hinge, and a back cover coupled to the spine via a second living hinge. The case, when in a closed configuration, has generally semi-cylindrical rimwalls, including ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7404488 | Premium packaging In packaging 10 comprising three layers of material 14, 16, 18 adhered together, the middle layer 16 has at east one portion 20 removed, defining a void inside the packaging. The three layers are the same size and shape. Partial cut-lines... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7370763 | Health management kit Disclosed herein is a health management kit comprising a carrier; a means for detecting an organism's vital signs, wherein such means are held by the carrier, and wherein the vital signs comprise at least one of heart rate, blood pressure, glucose levels, cholestero... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7360652 | Child resistant product dispenser A child resistant product dispenser includes a blister card having compartments for holding a product, a housing, and a blister cover for use in covering the blister card compartments. The blister cover may include a dispensing area for each compartment of the blist... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357256 | Wafer pod with working sheet holder A wafer pod. The wafer pod comprises a main body, a working sheet holder disposed on the main body, and a lock disposed between the working sheet holder and the main body. The working sheet holder is fixed to the main body by the lock to form an accommodating space.... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7357265 | Container made of a transparent material having an insert in a side wall The invention discloses a container made of a transparent material. The container is of the type comprising, in one wall, a reserve into which is fixed a hollow sealed insert (4) containing a fluid in which particles can move. The container is characterized i... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7353939 | Pill cases with a retractable display assembly A pill case includes a pill holding portion having at least one pill holding compartment for receiving and retaining a pill, and a retractable display assembly in operative association with the pill holding portion, wherein the retractable display assembly includes ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7353942 | Disk housing case with index and contact opening therefor Insertion and removal of an index, which is interposed between a disk tray and a case half in which the disk tray is fitted, is facilitated in a disk housing case. The disk housing case is constituted by a disk tray and a first and a second case half for housing the... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7353938 | Accident identity kit A documentation kit including a panel with transparent pockets for receiving documentation on the left hand side a camera and other harder solid elements in the central portion, and documentation on the left hand side. The flaps are closable over the central portion... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7353948 | Thermoformed blister package apparatus and method A thermoformed blister adapted for use with a card member for displaying articles having a protrusion. The blister locates the card member on the blister for heat sealing using the protrusion. The protrusion provides stability and nestability between thermoformed bl... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7338476 | IV administration set identification system An IV administration set identification kit includes identification elements for identifying an IV administration set having an IV solution container, a drip chamber, and an IV line including a Y-site or port. The identification elements are a first adhesive strip c... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7331464 | Medical record keeping system A medical record keeping system includes a housing that has a bottom wall and peripheral wall that is attached to and extends upwardly from the housing. A cover is hingedly coupled to an upper edge of the peripheral wall for selectively opening or closing the bottom... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7328791 | Container lid with disc shaped media A lid for a container that includes a first element adapted to releasably engage the container and has first and second raised seals extending from a surface of the first element. The first raised seal has a diameter that is larger than a diameter of the second rais... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7328790 | Book with CD holder A combination book and slideable storage medium holder such as a CD holder received in a cavity of the slideable book cover. The slideable book cover designed to allow the CD holder to slide alternately to enclose or expose the CD that is associated with the book. T... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7328919 | System and method to reduce uncertainty in procuring over-the-counter medication A system to reduce error in procurement of over-the-counter medications that has a prescription drug dispensing container that contains a prescription medication, an over-the-counter drug dispensing container that contains an over-the-counter medication, indicia dis... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7325730 | Shopping assisting card, card issuing system, card issuing method, card issuing program, and storage medium A card issuing system that issues a shopping assisting card that provides support in purchasing an item includes a database that stores customer information including a language used by a customer as registered information, item information including items sold at a... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325677 | Graphic book cover system The present invention is a system for labeling and displaying information on one or more data storage packages. The present invention relates particularly to providing covers with information on the outer surfaces of compact disc, DVD and other product containers. L... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325744 | Memory card holder device An apparatus and system are disclosed for storing an electronic memory card. The apparatus, in one embodiment, is a memory card holder configured to removably retain a memory card within the cavity of a housing. The memory card holder may include a housing that rese... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322134 | Greeting cards, postcards, gift bags, and the like employing a special effects container Special effects containers that include a special effects substance are provided in, for example, greeting cards, gift bags, photo albums, postcards. This substance may comprise particles (e.g., a glitter or confetti) and a liquid (e.g., water) such that when the sp... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7322474 | Interactive product selection system The present invention involves an interactive selection system for a consumer product that improves the consumer's ability to quickly sort through numerous criteria in a complex decision making process and determine whether that particular consumer product is approp... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7320400 | Container and method of making a container A container may include a sheet having a first side and a second side. The sheet may be foldable such that a first portion of the first side faces a second portion of the first side. The container may also include a first pocket member connected to the first portion... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7316310 | Device for packaging a product in the form of a sample A device for packaging a product which can be included with an article, such as an article containing a first cosmetic product. The device includes a sachet containing a second product, in particular a sample cosmetic product, which may be the same as the first or d... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7311205 | Pharmacy bottle system including label A prescription pharmacy bottle comprises a container including a generally planar front portion having a generally rectangular shape and a generally planar back portion spaced from the front portion. The back portion has a generally rectangular shape and generally f... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7311201 | Packing container for a bottled commodity The packing container for a bottled commodity is made a hollow cylinder with a cylindrical cover, both made from papers; the hollow area is for receiving the bottled commodity, the container especially suits containing a bottled liquid commodity such as wine, bubble... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7308771 | Card holder A card holder 1, has a body 2 which has a first face 3 and a second face, and ledge means 5, the first and second faces being at substantially opposite sides of the card holder 1, and the ledge means 5 extending around at le... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7308986 | Collection case A collection case combines a trading card with an actual piece of associated memorabilia to enhance its value. The collection case encapsulates the two items together in a protective plastic slab for safe keeping. The process results in a new collectable product of ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7306263 | Expanded content label and related method of manufacture An expanded content label including independently accessible information fields. In one embodiment, the label includes an overlaminate and an expanded content device having fan-folded panels and first and second information fields. Optionally, the information fields... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7303074 | Foldable organizer device A foldable device for carrying and displaying at least one flat article is disclosed, including a foldable unitary member adapted for movement between an open and a closed position. The unitary member includes an inside surface, an outside surface, and top, bottom, ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7303068 | Polymer grout compositions The present invention relates to a one-part polymer grout composition tintable to any desired color upon request, as well as to a method of tinting the grout composition. Advantageously, the present one-part polymer grout compositions may be tinted using any of the ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7303072 | Newspaper cover with attached sealed package and process A plastic newspaper cover having an attached package overlay with the package containing an item such as advertisements, coupons, samples, notices, etc. The cover or sleeve and package are formed from folded thin polymeric heat-sealable sheets which are overlaid tha... | 12/04/2007 |