Abstract: A non-metallic, expandable food package for use in a microwave oven is disclosed. The package comprises a leak-proof box-like base portion having an integral flange to which a cover is securely attached. The flange portion is then foldably closed to provide a package having a small storage volume.

Abstract: A hot-food transporting box made of a semi-rigid material having top, back, bottom, and side panels attached to each other by fold line segments. The box also includes a multi-lamina front panel, which panel includes a first lamina extending downwardly from and attached to the top panel and a second lamina extending upwardly and attached to the bottom panel. When the box is erected, one of the front laminas is outside of, overlying, and releasably engaging the other lamina and the inside front lamina contacts the bottom or top panel to which the outside front lamina is attached, thereby retarding the sagging of the top panel of the box due to heat and moisture generated from the hot food contained therein. The inside front lamina is attached by a fold line segment to the front edge of one of the bottom and top panels.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved catheter package wherein the improvement comprises a rupturable, lubricant containing pouch located within the package and adjacent to the tip of the catheter.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for manufacturing flat shaped articles made of individual fibers such as paper, woven fabric, knitted fabric and non-woven fabric impregnated with an aqueous dispersion of a polymeric binder including a sensitizing agent for causing the dispersion to coagulate at a temperature substantially below 100.degree.C. The binder coagulates at a temperature substantially below 100.degree.C. and the method includes impinging live steam on the major surfaces of the article to suddenly coagulate the binder, thereby fixing its position within the fabric and preventing its migration to the fabric's surfaces. One or more adjustable position steam nozzles are used for this purpose.