Abstract: The present invention provides a spray nozzle with both desirable aesthetic and functional attributes. The spray nozzle includes a central orifice and a plurality of blind recesses concentrically disposed around the central orifice, as well as an annular channel connecting all of the blind recesses. The recesses and the channel each individually provide desirable aesthetic properties, while in combination they each reduce the likelihood of product residue buildup in the other. The recesses interrupt the smooth walls of the channel to divert liquid product out of the channel before it can dry out.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-closing liquid dispensing package comprising a liquid container and a self-closing flat channel valve in liquid communication with liquid container, wherein the liquid container comprises a reservoir portion for containing liquid. The reservoir portion is made of a thermoformed thermoplastic material. In one preferred embodiment of the present invention, the self-closing flat channel valve is in liquid communication with the container via a connection portion wherein the connection portion comprises a stiffening crease. The package of the present invention is useful for multiple use of various liquid products having a wide range of viscosity.

Abstract: A substantially rectangular piece of flexible web having a first end and a second end and an elastic portion therebetween, stretchable along a longitudinal axis of the piece of web. The piece of web has a length great enough to encircle a user's waist such that the first and second ends overlap. The first end has a reclosable fastening system for attaching the first end to the piece of web near the second end in order to hold the piece of web around the user's waist when the piece of web is stretched. The back wrap further comprises a plurality of individual thermal elements embedded in the piece of web. The plurality of thermal elements have a substantially planar diamond-shaped pattern which approximates the shape of erector muscles in the user's back. The pattern has a gap transverse to the longitudinal axis which corresponds to the user's spine.

Abstract: A dispensing package for cosmetic creams is disclosed. The dispensing package includes a container body having a first end and a second end. The container body includes a first inner perimeter adjacent the first end and a second inner perimeter adjacent the second end, wherein the first perimeter is larger than the second perimeter. The dispensing package also includes an elevator positioned within the container body for movement between the second end of the container body and the first end of the container body to force material held within the container body out the first end of the container body. The elevator includes an outer surface facing an inner wall of the container body and a sealing bead formed on the outer surface of the elevator. The sealing bead engages the inner wall of the container body adjacent the second end of the container body to form a seal permitting filling of the dispensing package and containment of product volatiles during storage and distribution.

Abstract: A package for heating a plurality of substantially upright, in-line food items in a toaster having a trough, handle, and retainer. The trough provides support for bottom end of food items and for catching by-products when the package is used in a toaster. The handle is connected to the trough. The retainer is connected to the handle above the trough. The retainer provides support for upper end of food items. The retainer has an opening through which upper ends of the plurality of food items extend. The retainer and the handle are oriented such that the upright plane of the edges of the retainer and the handle are substantially parallel to the plane of a radiant heat source in the toaster. The retainer and the handle subject to radiant heat from the heat source are thin enough to minimize the amount of radiant heat absorbed by the retainer and the handle while maximizing the percent area of the food items exposed to the radiant heat source.

Abstract: A package (10) for compressed flexible articles comprising one or more unit packages (20), wherein each unit package comprises more than one compressed flexible article (21), said unit packages being surrounded by a covering made from a film (15) of thermoplastic material characterised in that each unit package is maintained in its compressed condition by a paper wrapping (12).