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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7325682 | Storage case having cover of two slidably-related portions The storage case of the invention consists of a base and a mating cover. The cover is constructed of a first cover portion that is pivotably attached to the base and a second cover portion that is slidably retained on the first cover portion. To release the cover fr... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7273148 | Tool holder and method of use The present invention is directed to a tool holder convertible between storage and display configurations and a method of manufacture therefore. In one embodiment, the tool holder includes a flexible wrapper including first and second parallel major and minor edges ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7147128 | Dispensing box for paper towels This invention concerns a dispensing box for paper towels comprising a container and a cover linked by a strap hinge to the container. A retractable inner box inverted in the container defines a section for receiving a stack of towels. The inner box has a base and a... | 12/12/2006 |
| 6997315 | Low profiles storage apparatus and method A method and apparatus used for storing items is provided. The apparatus includes a base, a tray configured to sit within the base and be removable from the base. The apparatus also includes a lid configured to be pivotably attached to the base and removable from th... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6926151 | Tool holder and method of use The present invention is directed to a tool holder convertible between storage and display configurations and a method of manufacture therefor. In one embodiment, the tool holder includes a flexible wrapper including first and second parallel major and minor edges a... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6905140 | Combination interactive book and lockable storage device A combination book and storage device comprising a container with at least one cover which contains locking mechanism which is simple to operate and manufacture and a book which is mounted so that when the cover of the storage device is locked the book is still acce... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6745897 | Personal computer storage and security case A storage and security case for a personal computer comprises a housing with fold over side platforms, which operate a mechanism to raise and lower a support platform within the case to cover a personal computer stored within the case or expose the personal computer... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6547071 | Personal computer storage and security case A storage and security case for a personal computer comprises a housing with fold over side platforms which raise and lower a support platform within the case to cover a personal computer stored within the case or expose the personal computer. The side pl... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6478160 | Displayable jewelry container A displayable jewelry container includes a box, a cover, and a display base affixed at a bottom surface of the cover. The box has a pair of integral guiding track groove provided on two inner surfaces of two parallel side panels of the box respectively. T... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6381901 | Combination display assembly and living plant package and method of packaging same A living plant is rooted in a growing medium, conically shaped plug which supports and helps nourish the roots of the living plant. A sleeve surrounds the plant and at least a portion of the plug to protect the plant and to retain the plug intact. The plu... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6352155 | Personal computer storage and security case A storage and security case for a personal computer comprises a housing with fold over side platforms which raise and lower a support platform within the case to cover a personal computer stored within the case or expose the personal computer. The side pl... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6305533 | Convertible shoe box and display platform A convertible shoe box and display platform has assembled and disassembled configurations for storing and displaying a pair of shoes. Such box assembly includes a first, container portion, a second, lid portion adapted to cover the container portion, and ... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6170665 | Greeting card and tie A combination greeting card box and gift tie has several unique point of sale features. The concept has a shipping box that doubles as a point of sale display for the box and the gift tie it is designed to contain. The box has an open position where it fu... | 01/09/2001 |
| 5947271 | Valise for storing delicate articles This invention discloses a valise for storing delicate articles including an enclosure for storing the delicate articles, wherein the enclosure is at least partially surrounded by a layer of material of high thermal capacity and at least partially surroun... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5823353 | Combination business card case and display case This invention provides a transparent plastic business card holder 10 that can be converted to a desktop display case. There is provided a base member 16 having a back wall 18 and top, left and side walls 20, 22 and 24, respectively, to partially form a f... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5615770 | Implant package insert delivery system A sterilizable medical implant package insert that provides enhanced protection of the implant during shipment and easier access of the implant at its destination. The sterile implant package insert is placed within standard sterile implant packages and p... | 04/01/1997 |
| 5553712 | Trading card carrying and display case The instant invention is a container designed specifically for storing and displaying trading cards. The container has a main storage area, a hidden storage area, and a display floor. Construction allows for the stackability of containers by use of a lowe... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5358100 | Cosmetic and jewelry organizer A container (10) for holding and storing items, such as cosmetics and jewelry, in an organized fashion includes a base portion (12) and a cover portion (11). Tray assemblies (48, 49) are connected to the base portion (12) by link arms (72, 92) for movemen... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5143209 | Automatic extension cassette container A container (11) for storage of a tape cassette (19) uses a mechanism (17) which automatically lifts or extends the cassette at least partially from the container when opened, thereby providing easier access to the cassette. The pushing mechanism uses a d... | 09/01/1992 |
| 5114008 | Cassette container having inner reinforcing edge A container for cassettes is provided with at least one reinforcing edge substantially close to and parallel to back, front and/or side walls, and, if necessary, with reinforcing ribs between reinforcing edge and the adjacent wall. Ejection points for pro... | 05/19/1992 |
| 5096056 | Memento box The memento box includes a box-like structure having a floor, opposing sidewalls, and a lid hinged to one of the sidewalls. The lid covers the top of the box and defines a closed interior space within the box. A latch or releasable means is provided to ke... | 03/17/1992 |
| 4976373 | Suspendable hinged lockable lid storage box A storage box having a hinged lid movable to an open position for support between two spaced-apart supports to facilitate access to elements stored therein. The hinged lid is also movable to a closed position for latching.... | 12/11/1990 |
| 4896766 | Display carton A display carton formed from a unitary sheet of paperboard, and having a body with hollow front and side walls which define, with the rear and bottom walls, a well, and a hinged cover that includes an attached article holding member that automatically pop... | 01/30/1990 |
| 4844261 | Floppy disc case assembly of small size A floppy disc case assembly comprises a first member, a second member and a pivotal member, the second member being provided on its both sides with pivot bearings including center through-holes, which are fitted into holes formed in the first member, and ... | 07/04/1989 |
| 4787516 | Self-sealing pierced earring and other article support panel A storage and display device particularly adapted for use in storing pierced earrings, but also useful for display purposes such as bulletin boards, includes an article-supporting panel formed of sheet or board stock elastomeric, self-sealing material hav... | 11/29/1988 |
| 4778047 | Laser disc storage container The subject invention provides an improved structure for a laser disc storage container (10) which allows for laser discs contained within container (10) to be easily displayed, removed and inserted with a minimum of effort, while simultaneously maintaini... | 10/18/1988 |
| 4696397 | Container for floppy disks and the like The present invention provides a container for floppy disks and the like, including body and lid portions connected with each other, the longitudinal and transverse dimensions of the combined body and lid portions being larger than those of articles to be... | 09/29/1987 |
| 4676375 | Storage container for flat articles with undercut hinge portions A positive interlocking arrangement between two container parts connected pivotably by a joint essentially consists of circular edges in side walls of one part of the container and grooves which are provided in the circular edges and which are engaged by ... | 06/30/1987 |
| 4588074 | Holder for storing and supporting articles A holder (10) is disclosed for storing books and similar articles and for supporting the articles in open position includes a body (14) and a cover (16) hinged together to define a right rectangular polyhedron shape when the holder is closed. The cover (1... | 05/13/1986 |
| 4527690 | Tape cassette container A protective container for tape cassettes (K) consists of a bottom part (I) and lid part (II), which are pivotable relative to one another, so as to effect closing and opening of the container. Means (3, 17) restrict the opening of the parts to an angle o... | 07/09/1985 |
| 4449628 | Magnetic disk storage case The following specification discloses a magnetic disk storage case that can be used for such disks, as well as other magnetic memory materials common to computers and word processing. The storage case is formed from a single molded piece of plastic, such ... | 05/22/1984 |
| 4369879 | Magnetic disk storage case The following specification discloses a magnetic disk storage case that can be used for such disks, as well as other magnetic memory materials common to computers and word processing. The storage case is formed from a single molded piece of plastic, such ... | 01/25/1983 |
| 4142566 | Binocular case A binocular case having a wall which is hinged to the case, the hinged wall defining a tray for supporting the binocular within the case. When the hinged wall is moved to an open position, the binocular moves with the wall to be accessible for withdrawal ... | 03/06/1979 |
| 4034849 | Watch case for protecting and displaying a watch A watch case for storing and displaying a watch and including a base, a cover pivotably supported by the base for rotation from a storage position to a display position, and a cuff slideably releasably supported inside the cover and for supporting a watch... | 07/12/1977 |
