Abstract: A closure device for a flexible bag includes an elongated first clamp member having a channel and an elongated second clamp member that is configured as a blade that is receivable within the channel. The clamp members are pivotally coupled at a proximal end the clamp members to be pivoted between open and closed positions in a scissor-like fashion. The lower end of the second clamp projects a distance from the opening of the channel when the second clamp member is fully received within the channel when the closure device is in the closed position. The closure device facilitates closing the opening of the flexible bag by folding the open end of the flexible bag around at least the upper end of the second clamp member when the closure device is in the open position. The closure device is moved to the closed position so that the open end of the flexible bag is retained in the folded position when the closure device is in the closed position to effectively close off the opening of the flexible bag.

Abstract: A cultivation bag assembly for the cultivation of microbes, fungi and other organisms includes an inner bag having first and second walls that are joined together along side edges to define an inner bag interior for containing a food substrate and an organism to be cultivated. At least one of the first and second walls is constructed of a layer of water-vapor permeable material to allow the passage of water vapor therethrough. An outer bag having first and second walls is joined along side edges to define an outer bag interior. The first and second walls of the outer bag are formed from gas impermeable layers. The inner bag and outer bag are coupled together at a first end of each of the inner bag and outer bag. The inner bag is contained within the interior of the outer bag in a cultivation configuration. A window is provided on the inner bag to allow one to view the interior of the inner bag through the window.

Abstract: A cultivation bag assembly for the cultivation of microbes, fungi and other organisms includes an inner bag for containing a food substrate and an organism to be cultivated. At least one wall of the inner bag is constructed of a layer of water-vapor permeable material. An outer bag of the assembly has first and second walls formed from gas impermeable layers. At least one of the first and second walls of the outer bag has a gas filter patch to allow the passage of oxygen and carbon dioxide gases into and out of the interior of the inner bag to facilitate incubation of the organism within the interior of the inner bag. The inner bag and outer bag are coupled together at a first end of each of the inner bag and outer bag.

Abstract: A cultivation bag assembly for the cultivation of microbes, fungi and other organisms includes a bag having first and second walls joined along side edges to define a bag interior for containing a food substrate and an organism to be cultivated. At least one of the first and second walls is constructed of a layer of water-vapor permeable material to allow the passage of water vapor therethrough. A bag wall overlay layer formed from gas impermeable layer is releasably coupled to the bag. The overlay layer overlays the layer of water-vapor permeable material to prevent the passage of gases therethrough. The bag wall overlay layer has an opening with a gas filter patch covering the opening to allow the passage of oxygen and carbon dioxide gases through the gas filter patch to and from ambient air to facilitate incubation of the organism within the interior of the bag.

Abstract: A straw includes an elongated body extending from a first end to a second end, the elongated body with a hollow center and an outer surface; an opening extending through a thickness of the body and in fluid communication with the hollow center; and a sleeve slidingly engaged with the outer surface and configured to completely cover the opening.

Abstract: A seat or seat cover having an integral or detachable upwardly extending wall subassembly particularly advantageous for use on a vehicle seat to prevent items from falling into the gap defined by the seat and console of a vehicle and the gap defined by the seat and door of the vehicle. The seat preferably has a flap installed thereon to which the wall assembly may be attached and detached. In another embodiment, the flap may conceal an area on the seat adapted to secure to the wall assembly. A seat cover may have an integral wall subassembly on one or both sides secured to its seams. In another embodiment, a conversion kit for seats which do not have flaps is provided wherein a securement means may be attached to one or both sides of a vehicle seat and said wall assembly attached thereto.

Abstract: A seat, seat cover and wall subassembly for installation into the upholstery of a vehicle seat or an after-market seat cover is disclosed. The invention is particularly advantages for use on a vehicle seat and provides a means of containment of items on the seat of a vehicle during transport.

Abstract: A seat, seat cover and wall subassembly for installation into the upholstery of a vehicle seat or an after-market seat cover is disclosed. The invention is particularly advantages for use on a vehicle seat and provides a means of containment of items on the seat of a vehicle during transport.

Abstract: A sterilizeable reusable flexible bag two-piece closure device for closing the open end(s) of a flexible bag installable on the open end of a sterilizeable, reusable the flexible bag. An elongated clamp member and an elongated rod member are removably installed on the top of the sterilizeable, reusable flexible bag. The open end of the flexible bag is folded around the elongated rod member. The combination of the rod member with the bag end folded over the rod member is then inserted into the interior space of the clamp member in order to seal the sterilizeable, reusable flexible bag. The bag closure device is sterilizable by chemical means or autoclaveable, and made of a substantially rigid material such as plastic or metal.

Abstract: The present invention is a sterilizable, reusable flexible bag closure device for closing the open end(s) of a flexible bag. The closure device comprises two primary structural components: an elongated clamp member and an elongated rod member. The open end of the flexible bag is folded around the elongated rod member. The combination of the rod member with the bag end folded over the rod member is then installed into the interior space of the clamp member.

Abstract: A sterilizable cultivation system is provided for growing selected organisms for use in biological applications and the cultivation edible fungi. A sealable, sterilizable container holds a growth substrate in a sterile condition. A separate, adhesive vent filter is provided, which is adhereable to a vent opening in the container. The vent filter is gas permeable and allows gas exchange between the interior of the container and the ambient environment, but prevents the passage of microbes and other organisms into or out of the container. This gas exchange prevents excess carbon dioxide from accumulating in the container and allows necessary oxygen into the container in order to maintain an appropriate growth environment for the selected organisms. The vent filter may be combined with the container (a) during manufacture of new containers, or (b) in the field by the end-user on new containers or on re-cycled containers.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved method and apparatus for impulse sealing thermoplastic materials in automatic form fill seal machines with separate applications of sealing, cutting and cooling.

Abstract: A vegetable peeling device for carrots, squash, turnips and the like employs a plurality of parallel pairs of cutting blades spring loaded toward each other. The pairs of blades are stacked about a common center and they are arranged at equal angular intervals around the common center. A vegetable pushed between the stacked pairs of blades has pairs of strips of skin peeled therefrom as it passes each of the pairs of blades and emerges fully peeled.

Abstract: A hot leaf imprinter is provided with first and second hot leaf supply rolls and a guide arrangement for guiding the hot leaf from said first and second supply rolls along first and second paths to a printing station. The respective portions of said first and second paths adjacent said printing station correspond with each other, the first and second paths being aligned in spaced relation at a portion thereof immediately in advance of the corresponding portion with the respective hot leaf from said first and second supply rolls in facing spaced relation. A selectively actuable plunger is provided for normally holding the beginning of the hot leaf of one of said first and second supply rolls in spaced relation to the hot leaf of the other of said first and second supply rolls and for selectively displacing said beginning of the hot leaf of said one of said first and second supply rolls into secured engagement with the hot leaf of the other of said first and second supply rolls.