Abstract:
A user-customizable case is provided for at least partially covering a portable electronic device. The case may include first and second panels and a retainer for holding an insert bearing an indicia. The panels may be elastically connected to facilitate receiving many different sizes and shapes of portable electronic devices. The retainer may removably attach to the case to facilitate exchanging the inserts for customizing the device, insignia, or the like. The case may be included in a kit, along with at least one insert and a retainer. Related methods are also disclosed.
Abstract:
An oral-product container is disclosed that includes: a) a plurality of breath fresheners contained therein for breath freshening purposes; and b) a mirror for visage freshening purposes.
Abstract:
A sanitary, flexible cover (10) is wrapped around the top of a flip-top can (12). The cover (10) comprises a round disc (13), a concave rim (14) around the perimeter of the disc, and a flared skirt (15) extending from the concave rim. The cover is formed by molding or pressing. The cover is applied to the can by heat shrinking, gluing, or mechanically tight fitting. The top of the can is protected by the disc (13) and the shoulder of the can is protected by the skirt (15). The concave rim (14) is engaged around a lip (16) of the can to retain the cover, which can be easily removed prior to drinking. In addition, there may be a plurality of these covers (24) connected by links (25).
Abstract:
A package kit (10) to immobilize and package an article (30), which kit comprises a sheet material (12) with a base portion (26) for the article and a film tube (28). The sheet material has fold lines to provide for box sections at each end, which are arranged and constructed to move between a planar, nonuse position and a raised, use position to retain an article there between and on the surface of the film material of the film tube.
Abstract:
A sanitary storage unit (10) for storage of one or more toothbrushes (22), each toothbrush (22) having a handle end (27) and a bristle end (26). The sanitary storage unit (10) comprising an upper chamber(20). At least one removable reservoir (18) supported under the upper chamber (20) and adapted to hold a liquid (28), a middle divider (16) mounted between the reservoir (18) and upper chamber(20), and a cover (14) adapted for opening and closing the upper chamber (20). The middle divider (16) has at least one hole (24) therein adapted for insertion of a toothbrush (22) therethrough such that the bristle end (26) of the toothbrush (22) rests in the reservoir (18) and the handle end (27) of the toothbrush (18) extends through the hole (24) into the upper chamber (20). The cover may be attached to the storage unit at a hinge about which the cover (14) can pivot open and closed.
Abstract:
A portable work surface (21) for a laptop computer (23) includes a rigid, rectangular board (25) having a length and a width at least as great as a length and a width of a laptop computer to be used with the work surface (21), and one or more foot holders (27) disposed on a top surface (29) of the board (25) proximate a left rear and a right rear corner of the work surface and at least two cut-outs (31) being provided in the one or more foot holders. A carrying case (50) for a laptop computer and a portable work surface is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A cable strap (12) with a shoe (14) and a flexible end (18) for the reception and attachment in the heel (14) is linked with a plurality of additional cable straps (12) via links (20) to form a packet (10). The cable straps (12) can be directly linked at the shoes (14) or using a carrying component (22).
Abstract:
A cosmetic toy includes a cosmetic device (10) having a holder (12) and cover (14). The holder has a chamber (28) for containing a cosmetic therein. The cosmetic is preferably heat resistant lip gloss. The cover is adapted to enclose the chamber. The cover may be attached to the holder via a pin (15) arrangement, a clasp (20, 21) arrangement, or hinge arrangement. The cosmetic device is preferably a heart-shaped locket having a handle (18) for inserting a necklace therethrough such that a wearer may adorn a piece of jewelry with the convenience of having lip gloss accessible at any given time. A pouch for carrying the cosmetic device and necklace is also provided.
Abstract:
Disclosed are kits of parts comprising a first container comprising a cyanoacrylate composition and a second container comprising a compatible antimicrobial agent and, in particular, a compatible iodine containing antimicrobial agent. Mixture of these compositions provide for in situ formation of an antimicrobial polymeric cyanoacrylate film on mammalian skin.
Abstract:
A sampler pouch (10) having a lower barrier layer (20) and an upper barrier layer (30) peelably sealed to the lower barrier layer to form a cavity and a fluidic sample material absorbed within an internal supportive structure (40) within the cavity. The internal supportive structure is inert and substantially retains the sample material when subjected to compressive forces, thereby reducing internal pressure against the peel seal (60) and allowing for the use of low strength peel seals. The upper and lower barrier layers extend beyond the area of the cavity and peel seal in an area defining a peel tab (70).