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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7431163 | Combination shipping/display container A container comprises first and second ends, the first end being closable in conventional manner by flaps, and the second end having a display panel that partially defines a display opening. A closure panel is movable between a closed position where it covers the di... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7168559 | Toolbox A toolbox includes a body, a first holder pivotally connected with the body between a lie-down position and a stick-out position, a first elastic element for biasing the first holder to the stick-out position, a first lock for locking the first holder in the lie-dow... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7159711 | Case for transporting handguns The present invention provides for a case for transporting handguns and methods of using and manufacturing the same. In one embodiment, the case is comprised of (i) an expansion mechanism located within the case, having a mounting bar coupled thereto and configured ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7097042 | Portable accessory box A portable accessory box is disclosed. The portable accessory box comprises: a bottom plate; two side rectangular bodies fixedly connected to two sides of the bottom plate; and a lower side plate fixedly connected to the lower side of the bottom plate. The portable ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7051871 | Optical disk containers The present invention relates generally to plastic containers which can be used for holding, organizing and securing optical disks including CDs, DVDs, mini CDs, and mini DVDs. Features of the apparatus serve to prevent dirt, dust, water, and other debris from enter... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7048181 | Portable device with a storage box containing a data access device A card reader having a memory card inserted can be disposed inside a storage box. A cover and a base of the storage box include an opening when the storage box is closed. This structure allows a transmission line connected to the card reader to stretch out of the st... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6997321 | Multiple-color combination lipstick and cosmetic case A multiple-color combination lipstick and cosmetic case, including a cover unit and a base. The base provides a plurality of non-opened storage spaces or storage units that are divided by partition boards, wherein lipsticks, eyeshadows and other cosmetic materials i... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6994214 | Accessories display box An accessories display box is constructed to include a box body, a cover, and fastening devices adapted to fixedly secure the cover to the box body in the closed status, each fastening device having a male fastening member provided at the cover and a female fastenin... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6860387 | Self-lifting apparatus for box cover An improved self-lifting apparatus for a box cover including a bent bar locator on the box cover with both ends bended to accommodate an elastic component. The elastic component is provided with extended arms on both ends, one end pressing the bent bar and the other... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6691869 | Folding box with inner base offset to the inside of the box A folding box having a rectangular pack casing, a lid part which is connected on the border side of the pack casing and is provided with an insertion flap which engages in the pack casing, wherein articulated in the base region, on one of the four walls w... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6685015 | Optical disc accommodating case An optical disc accommodating case is provided, which permits quick and smooth accommodation and removal of an optical disc, permits reliable accommodation of the disc without causing contamination or scars and scratches to the disc, and permits coping wi... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6681925 | Autoclavable and resealable endo file container An open-ended container for holding dental instruments includes a body and a lid. The lid is configured to close the container when the lid is placed over the open end of the container. The lid is also configured for stabilizing the container in an uprigh... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6591985 | Structure of toolbox An improved structure of toolbox aims at the shortcomings of the traditional toolbox structure that can only be placed horizontally but not vertically. By means of the bottom of bottom box structure having a blocking slope with an appropriate angle and a ... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6454115 | Container construction A container particularly adapted for small confectionery items and the like has a bottom with a floor and surrounding walls. The rear wall is of reduced height in comparison to the other walls. A cover having a rear wall pivotally affixed to a top edge of... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6371300 | Optical disc case An optical disc case permits taking out and storing an optical disc without the possibility of damage to the very important center hole of the disc while permitting conveniently taking hold of the disc and very readily taking out and storing the disc. A d... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6070732 | Tool box having spring-biased tool holder A tool box includes a housing having a chamber for rotatably receiving one or more tool holders each of which is pivotally secured to the housing at a pivot shaft. The tool holders may be used for holding the tool bits or the tool members. One or more spr... | 06/06/2000 |
| 5894933 | Stackable merchandising container A container apparatus for the packaging, storage and transportation of articles, in which the apparatus may be articulated from a substantially enclosed container configuration to a stackable point-of-purchase display configuration. When in the display co... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5676254 | Structure of tool box A tool box including a tool box body defining a plurality of open chambers, and a plurality of tool bit holders mounted in the open chambers for holding elongated tool bits and accessories, wherein each open chamber has a first pivot at two opposite sides... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5642807 | Article employing modified musical recording tape cartridge storage case for storing small loose items A novelty article for storing small loose items employs a modified musical recording tape cartridge storage case which may contain an insert cart displaying a favorite recording artist of the user. The modified case includes a lid defined by a main front ... | 07/01/1997 |
| 5636741 | Product package having multiple image viewer A product package includes a generally rectangular box having a front face which defines a viewing aperture on one side and an elongated aperture on the opposite side. A pivot pin is secured intermediate the two apertures and closer to the elongated apert... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5586659 | Combination gift box and greeting card A combination greeting card/gift box comprising a single sheet blank which has been cut and stamped in such a manner as to present a series of interconnected panels which are connected along stamped fold lines having corner tabs attached along stamped fol... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5544742 | Disk storage box A disk storage box including a cover, which has an inside elongated locating block and a stop block with symmetrical series of steps securely fixed to the elongated locating block, and a case body, which has an outer track at one side, an elongated side o... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5497875 | Boxed traveling item A boxed traveling item including a casing, a cover hinged to one side of the casing and having a transverse sliding groove and a retaining hole at one end of the transverse sliding groove, a traveling item hinged to the casing by a hinge and received in a... | 03/12/1996 |
| 5158176 | Packaging for data - or recording medium, such as magnetic tapes or compact disks Packaging for data or recording media, for example for magnetic tape cassettes or compact disks, consists of snapped together lower and upper parts and a support frame, in the end areas of which spring elements are formed which press the lower part and up... | 10/27/1992 |
| 5107984 | Cosmetic case A cosmetic case which substantially reduces soiling, has a cover hingedly connected to a base and closed with a locking member. A holder for cosmetic applicators is attached to the base and has a resilient, normally angular pocket for receiving and storin... | 04/28/1992 |
| 4732269 | Jewelry display box A display box for an ornamental article including pivotally interconnected top and bottom members, the bottom member having an insert panel removably mounted therein and to which a display panel for receiving an ornamental article for display thereon is p... | 03/22/1988 |
