Abstract: The present invention is directed to containers with a informational package which is retractable upon the rotation of the container. This allows the informational package to be readily available when needed, but protected within the inner sleeve when not in use. The information package can be provided in various forms such as a booklet or in pamphlet form.

Abstract: A continuous chopper assembly including a housing having received therein a rotatable shaft, a plurality of blade members, means for mounting said blade members on said shaft for rotation therewith, inlet means in said housing for the delivery of material thereinto for comminution by said blade members, and drive means for rotating said shaft. Said blade members each include a curved cutting edge and a further abutment edge, wherein said mounting means for each blade member includes a pivot member for providing of the corresponding blade member about a pivot axis remote from said curved cutting edge during the rotation of said shaft.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for feeding elongated product to a slicer in order to closely hold and control the product immediately before it engages the blade of the slicer and while pulling the product into the slicer blade. The apparatus includes a plurality of rotating augers that engage the product at a location immediately upstream of the slicer blade and that move the product into the blade. The apparatus and method accomplish precision slicing and the formation of uniform slices.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to containers with a retaining member disposed within the container which substantially obstructs the opening of the container. In a preferred embodiment of the invention said member enlarges to receive a dispensing instrument that is used to cap the container.