Abstract: The present disclosure is a lightweight, absorbent body bag. The body bag is portable and disposable. The body bag has a backing substrate, an absorbent body, a cover with a recloseable flap that can be opened and closed to permit a body to be placed within and removed from the body bag, and gripping devices along the edges to permit easy transportation. A thermal seal may be applied continuously along a perimeter of the body bag to create a water-resistant body compartment. The present disclosure also includes a method for using the body bag and a body bag kit.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to prolonging shelf life of cut flowers, especially during transport, as well as enhancing physical appearance and sensory characteristics of cut flowers, by treatment systems and devices that modify the atmosphere over a longer period of time in containers in which the cut flowers are transported or stored.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an absorbent pad having an active agent to preserve food products or other perishable merchandise, that has a pad architecture, including the specific arrangement of the absorbent layers and active agents in the absorbent pad, that affects the availability and timing of release of the active agents to preserve the freshness of food products that are stored at home by a consumer in the consumer's own food storage containers.

Abstract: A patient transporter having sponsons that provide buoyancy when deployed on water is provided. A sponson assembly formed by two sponsons connected to each other by a material, and which can be positioned beneath a patient transporter to provide buoyancy, is also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an absorbent pad having an active agent to preserve food products or other perishable merchandise, that has a pad architecture, including the specific arrangement of the absorbent layers and active agents in the absorbent pad, that affects the availability and timing of release of the active agents to preserve the freshness of food products that are stored at home by a consumer in the consumer's own food storage containers.

Abstract: Food packaging with absorbent food pads having one or more active agents therein is disclosed. Arrangements of absorbent structures and active agents in the absorbent food pads are provided.

Abstract: A lightweight, portable transporter for carrying a person having anti-hypothermia structures and an absorbent body is provided. The transporter has a backing substrate, an absorbent body, a gripping device, and anti-hypothermia structures, such as material segments or covers that reduce loss of body heat of the person being carried on the transporter. A method of using the transporter is provided.

Abstract: An absorbent pad that can be removably connected to a transporter on which an injured person is carried is provided. Structures for removably attaching the absorbent pad to the transporter are described. Also provided are a transporter having a removable absorbent pad and a method for placing a removable absorbent pad on a transporter.

Abstract: An absorbent food pad having an active agent positioned selectively in a pad architecture to provide superior performance.

Abstract: The present invention provides a food preservation system that includes an absorbent food pad that has absorbent material to absorb exuded liquids from a food product, and has an oxygen scavenging system to modify the atmosphere in the food package. Also described is a method of using the absorbent food pad to enhance appearance of the food product and extend shelf life.

Abstract: A disposable transporter that is absorbent, portable, and lightweight, and having sufficient strength to carry an injured soldier or medical patient is provided. The transporter has a backing substrate, an absorbent body, and a gripping device in an edge formed by the backing substrate. The absorbent body absorbs a large amount of body fluids, and can have an active agent that reduces contamination, infection, and odor. A transporter kit that encloses the transporter in a case for ease of storage and transport is also provided.

Abstract: A festooning device is provided for packaging a continuous length of a material or product in a container at high operating speeds, with little or no operator adjustment until the container is completely filled. The festooning device can include an articulated paddle that further increases the fill of product from edge to edge in the container. The movements of the shuttle arm, container, and/or articulated paddle are synchronized to reduce the travel distance that the individual components of the festooning device, avoid overthrows of material over the upper edge of the container at high operating speeds, and provide maximum fill of the container. Also provided are a system and a method using the festooning device.

Abstract: A patient transporter having sponsons that provide buoyancy when deployed on water is provided. A sponson assembly formed by two sponsons connected to each other by a material, and which can be positioned beneath a patient transporter to provide buoyancy, is also provided.

Abstract: A disposable transporter that is absorbent, portable, and lightweight, and having sufficient strength to carry an injured soldier or medical patient is provided. The transporter has a backing substrate, an absorbent body, and a gripping device in an edge formed by the backing substrate. The absorbent body absorbs a large amount of body fluids, and can have an active agent that reduces contamination, infection, and odor. A transporter kit that encloses the transporter in a case for ease of storage and transport is also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure is a disposable transporter that is absorbent, portable, and lightweight, and having sufficient strength to carry an injured soldier or medical patient. The transporter has a backing substrate, absorbent body, and gripping device. The gripping device permits manual carrying or insertion of poles to form a litter or portable cot. The absorbent body may have active agents that kill microorganisms to reduce the risk of contamination, infection, and odors from blood or other body fluids. The disclosure provides a process for producing base materials for the transporter. Also disclosed is a transporter kit having a transporter and a water-resistant case.

Abstract: A food package having a tray, an absorbent pad formed with a surface-treated carboxyalkylated polysaccharide, a wrap, and a food product is disclosed. The absorbent pad can be substantially compostable. In certain embodiments, all components of the food package are substantially compostable.

Abstract: A method is provided for packaging a continuous thread of a woven material or finished product, such as an absorbent food pad, onto a spool, spindle, or other large roll in indexed layers forming rows, for efficient loading and unloading of the product from the spool. A finished spool formed by rows of indexed layers of a continuous thread of the product is also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a food package system for cut or sliced produce. The food package system includes a food tray, tray insert, closure, and an absorbent food pad positioned directly below the tray insert that absorbs exuded liquid from the cut or sliced produce, and contains active agents that modify the atmosphere in the food package system and have antimicrobial activity. The absorbent food pad absorbs liquids from the cut or sliced produce and keeps the absorbed liquids separated from the produce to extend shelf life, preserve appearance and other organoleptic features, and reduce spoilage of the cut or sliced produce in the food package system.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to prolonging shelf life of cut flowers, especially during transport, as well as enhancing physical appearance and sensory characteristics of cut flowers, by treatment systems and devices that modify the atmosphere over a longer period of time in containers in which the cut flowers are transported or stored.

Abstract: A patient transporter having inflatable chambers or channels that provides improved support, rigidity, and height is disclosed. The patient transporter is lightweight, portable and durable. The inflatable chambers also provide buoyancy. A skid plate on the bottom surface of the transporter allows the transporter to be easily pulled over the ground when transporting a person. A hinged support assembly can be connected to the bottom of the transporter for additional rigidity and support. A method for using a patient transporter having inflatable chambers is also provided.