Abstract: A mosquito control product includes a two part composition including separated wet and dry ingredients. The wet and dry ingredients include active and inert ingredients. The active ingredients include thyme, rosemary, cinnamon, and citronella oil and the inert ingredients include water, sugar, yeast, wheat flour, sodium bicarbonate, and licorice extract. When the wet and dry ingredients are combined they form a carrier agent contacting a mosquito with the active ingredients wherein the mosquito is discouraged from seeking a blood meal.

Abstract: A flexible pouch for heating articles includes a pair of panels forming a compartment and a pair of heating units which are disposed on either side of the compartment to heat the articles within the compartment. Seal portions are formed adjacent side edges for forming a holding area to be grasped by the hand of the user.

Abstract: A topical mosquito repellent and sunscreen product includes active and inert ingredients. The active ingredients include natural materials and may include soybean oil, clove oil, thyme oil and geraniol. The inert ingredients include natural materials and may include bee's wax, sunflower oil, 50/50MCT-coconut oil, steric acid/cetyl esters, isopropyl alcohol, zinc oxide, water, vanillin, lecithin, and triethyl citrate.

Abstract: A topical mosquito control product includes active and inert ingredients. The active ingredients include natural materials and may include soybean oil, cinnamon oil, clove oil, thyme and geraniol. The inert ingredients include natural materials and may include bee's wax, sunflower oil, triethyl citrate, water, vanillin, steric acid, xanthan gum and lecithin.

Abstract: A process for playing a game includes purchasing a product with an information tag associated therewith, playing a first game associated with the product, scanning the information tag with a portable electronic device (PED) and interacting with at least one gaming website by playing the first game again online, playing a second game online or collecting winnings from playing at least one of the first game and the second game. The product may be a flexible pouch, a cup, a bottle, a beverage can, a beverage glass, a serving tray and a static piece gaming device with a pull tab, scratch off film or peel-off label, a clothing item and a sports memorabilia item.

Abstract: The apparatus, for filling a flexible pouch having a bottom end, an opposite top end, and a pair of side edges extending between the bottom and top end, includes a filling station, a supply of compressed purging gas, and a gas purging station. The filling station includes a feeder that dispenses an amount of product into the pouch. The gas purge station is positioned subsequent to the filling station and includes a pair of gas lances. Each of the pair of gas lances have an outlet to discharge the purging gas into the pouch. The pair of gas lances being moveable between an inserted position and a withdrawn position. In the inserted position the pair of gas lances are disposed within the pouch a predetermined distance above the amount of product, and in the withdrawn position the pair of gas lances are provided above the top end of the pouch.

Abstract: A container for holding a plurality of articles each of which have a UPC code on a rear side. The container has a pair of alignment walls which extend from the bottom at an angle to the front wall. The alignment walls hold the articles at an angle to the front wall so that the UPC code is not visible from the front of the container.

Abstract: A flexible pouch having a pair of spaced apart flaps is provided. The flexible pouch includes a pouch body having a generally cylindrical shape. The flaps are disposed along the longitudinal length of the pouch body as to help prevent the pouch body from rolling over when laid on its length. The pouch may further include a fitment and an intermediate portion having a ramp shaped portion. The ramp shaped portion is opposite the fitment and slanted so as to direct fluids towards the fitment.

Abstract: A flexible pouch having a fitment for accessing the hydrogen water mounted in the corner of the pouch. A frangible seal is disposed between the contents of the pouch and the fitment. The frangible seal is placed on the pouch before the hydrogen water is filled into the pouch. The seal is placed just above the level of the hydrogenated water so as to minimize the amount of oxygen that can enter the pouch and contact the hydrogen water and also to prevent the hydrogenated water from coming into contact with the fitment and cap where the hydrogen can escape due to the fitment and cap having little or no barrier properties.

Abstract: A machine and a method for forming a two-compartment pouch having a lower compartment and an upper compartment The method includes the steps of drawing a film over a pair of fill tubes; sealing side edges of the film to form a sleeve; forming a bottom seal on the sleeve; pulling the sleeve downwardly; filling a bottom portion of the pouch using one of the fill tubes; forming a second seal over the filled bottom portion; filling an upper portion of the pouch using the other fill tube; and sealing the upper portion.

Abstract: A fitment delivery system for delivering a fitment to an open pouch is provided. The fitment delivery system includes a conveyor disposed along a loop. A plurality of carriers are mounted to the conveyor. A fitment deliverer includes a chute configured to accumulate a predetermined number of fitments in a line and to individually drop the fitments into one of the plurality of carriers. A fitment heater is disposed downstream the fitment deliverer and is configured to heat the fitment to a predetermined temperature. A fitment inserter is disposed downstream the fitment heater. The fitment inserter includes an arm support and a pair of fitment grippers mounted on opposite ends of the arm support. The fitment inserter positioned with respect to the conveyor so as to both pick up and insert the fitment into the pouch at the same time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to machines and apparatuses for manufacturing and filling containers, specifically to machines and apparatus for transporting flexible pouches between manufacturing and filling stations with the ability to open and close the flexible pouch. The apparatus includes a movable base with a pair of side arms. Each of the side arms is movable between a first position and a second position. A center arm is attached to the base. The center arm is disposed between the pair of side arms. A gripping mechanism is disposed at an end portion of each of the side arms and the center arm. The pouches are moved between production stations by movement of the base. The present disclosure also includes a method for opening, closing, and moving a flexible pouch between one or more production stations.

Abstract: A machine and a method for forming a two-compartment pouch having a lower compartment and an upper compartment The method includes the steps of drawing a film over a pair of fill tubes; sealing side edges of the film to form a sleeve; forming a bottom seal on the sleeve; pulling the sleeve downwardly; filling a bottom portion of the pouch using one of the fill tubes; forming a second seal over the filled bottom portion; filling an upper portion of the pouch using the other fill tube; and sealing the upper portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a container having consumer friendly sides. The container has a front panel and a back panel, each having an exterior surface. A side sealed portion of the container is folded over and secured to the exterior surface of container. The side sealed portion having at least one angled portion. Securing the side sealed portion to the exterior surface of the container forms a smooth side with the portion of the container that is folded over, or flexed, to allow the side sealed portion to be secured to the front or back panel. A method for forming the container assembly, and a machine for manufacturing the container assembly are also disclosed.