Abstract: A plush children's lounge is provided. The lounge includes a sidewall connected to a base. The lounge is convertible between an open configuration and a closed configuration and a fastener is provided. When the fastener is connected, the lounge defines a closed configuration having a reduced length and suitable for portability. Backpack straps are provided so that the lounge can be carried on the back. The sidewall is resilient such that the lounge springs into the open configuration when the fastener is released. When in the open configuration, a child can recline inside the lounge. Scallops in the sidewall serve as a headrest for the lounger and a plush toy head with eyes is connected to the lounge such that the child can see the plush toy while lying in the lounge. The lounge further includes arms and legs that resemble an animal or other creature.

Abstract: A colony basket and method of using the same for handling poultry from DOC through the growing process and on to a production facility comprising a harvesting system, a loading system, a transport system, an unloading and storing system, hanging system and cleaning system. The system and method performs the steps of harvesting and colonizing live poultry into a singly stackable and transportable colony basket, stacking and loading the trays on a transport, unloading and temporarily storing the poultry for subsequent processing.

Abstract: A storage container system comprising an arrangement for adjustable ventilation intended for storing at least one article that is thermally sensitive and/or requires ventilation to the ambient atmosphere. The device includes at least one door and at least one aperture ventilation assembly. The aperture ventilation assembly includes a planar wall aperture array and a corresponding planar shutter aperture array, wherein the sliding relationship between the two arrays results in a plurality of ventilation levels, including a fully open state, and a closed state capable of substantially sealing off the contents of the container from the ambient atmosphere. Certain preferred embodiments include a plurality of storage compartments configured within the container's inner volume wherein each compartment is sealed from one another and possesses its own aperture ventilation assembly for ventilation adjustments.

Abstract: A container for flowers and such includes a stackable holder with upright walls, a carrier supported on the walls, an upper holder being placeable on the carrier, and also A ventilation element located in at least one of the walls and also at the top of the carrier. The ventilation element includes at least one recess opening out at the upper edge of the wall.

Abstract: A plastic box has vertical walls and a bottom, the walls having openings in the form of slits which have their inner edges set outwardly at the bases of respective inwardly diverging troughs to minimize the contact of the contained fruits or vegetables with the inner edges of the openings.

Abstract: A combined package and dish structure for a soap bar product. The structure is formed of four side walls connected to form a box open at the top and bottom, the box being dimensioned to permit the soap bar product to be fitted therein. A plurality of dowels extend between two opposed sides of the box near the bottom thereof. When the structure is used as a package, the soap bar product is positioned in the box resting on the dowels, and a covering is provided for the top of the box. The covering may be included as part of a wrapping for the box. When used as a soap dish, the structure is inverted to permit the soap bar product to rest on top of the dowels.

Abstract: A container for preventing fruit flies from depositing eggs in fruit within the container. At least one pair of walls are formed of at least two laminations of corrugated board. Vent holes are formed in this pair of walls and screen is across these vent holes and between the laminations. The mesh size of the screen and the width of the inner laminations prevent the ovipositor of the fly from depositing eggs within the fruit.

Abstract: A ventilated shipping carton formed of a pair of identical, fibreboard, top and bottom closures each having a four sided vertical rim and a plurality of flaps secured to opposite sides of the rim and movable from an overlapping closed position to an unfolded, spread position for opening the carton, a plurality of wood veneer slats arranged vertically between the rims of the closures, and spaced apart for ventilation to form four sides of the rectangular carton body, and a plurality of spaced, horizontal binding wires wound about and embracing the rims of the top and bottom closures and secured to the closure rims and the ends of the slats. The invention further contemplates the method of making the carton as inclusive of the following steps:1. forming each closure from a planar fibreboard blank by slitting and scoring to define the rim and flap portions;2. arranging the slats in spaced parallel relation in one plane;3.

Abstract: A shipping container for cut flowers or the like comprising a tray and a cover for placement on the tray. Apertures are formed in the tray and cover which are in registry when the cover is placed on the tray to provide communication between the interior of the shipping container and ambient atmosphere. Closure flaps are provided in the cover and tray for selective placement over the apertures. The closure flaps are hinged so that they may be quickly manually opened and cooperate when opened to lock in open position.