Abstract: A dispenser for inter-folded sheet includes a replaceable cartridge. In preferred embodiments, the replaceable cartridge includes a generally planar rectangular core having a stack of inter-folded food service sheets wrapped around the core in a U-shape and retained in position by shrink wrap.

Abstract: A dispenser for inter-folded sheet includes a replaceable cartridge. In preferred embodiments, the replaceable cartridge includes a generally planar rectangular core having a stack of inter-folded food service sheets wrapped around the core in a U-shape and retained in position by shrink wrap.

Abstract: A packaging system assembly for carry-out food includes (a) a plurality of sealable and stackable disposable containers; and (b) a multilayer composite carry-out bag which is preferably substantially water vapor and liquid-impervious provided with an apertured handle and at least front, back and preferably bottom panels, said carry-out bag further including a mechanical interlock for securing the front panel thereof to the rear panel thereof in generally water vapor impermeable relationship. The bottom panel is preferably substantially congruent in shape to the sealable and stackable disposable containers and is characterized by an internal perimeter sized to accommodate a stack of the plurality of sealable containers having a common outer container perimeter to form the packaging system assembly and maintain the stack in alignment during transport thereof.

Abstract: At least one container is disposed in contact with at least one mandrel to cause a thermoplastic polymeric film on the container to foam and become a heat insulative layer. The mandrel is heatable to a predetermined temperature and the container is in direct contact therewith or disposed thereon for a predetermined period of time, to thereby cause the foamable material on the container to foam. A method of making a web of heat insulative nonwoven material includes providing a web of nonwoven material, applying a layer of thermoplastic polymeric material to a first surface of the web to form a web laminate, placing the web laminate in contact with a heated surface, heating the web laminate and thereby expanding the layer of thermoplastic material with moisture that is vaporized from the nonwoven material. The web laminate may then be fabricated to form a container or a portion of a container.