Abstract: A slider device for use with a resealable package includes a top wall with first and second ends, a spreader depending from the top wall, a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a first hook construction extending from the first sidewall, a second hook construction extending from the second sidewall, and a guide construction. The first and second hook constructions have sloped or tapered surfaces that facilitate mounting of the slider device on a reclosable closure construction, such as a zipper arrangement. Methods of assembling and operation are described.

Abstract: A method of making packages having a reclosable zipper closure encased in a tamper-evident structure, and the packages made thereby. The method includes providing a package having an interior defined by a bottom seam and side seams. The side seams are present as a body seam and a tamper-evident structure seam; there is no side seam present across the zipper closure. The lack of a side seam present across the zipper closure facilitate removal of the tamper-evident structure. A slider device may be present on the packages to facilitate mating and unmating of the zipper closure.

Abstract: An enclosure for use in a cable management system includes an outer shell having a generally rectangular shape and defining an interior space. The outer shell includes a bottom wall and a sidewall, with the sidewall defining a sidewall opening for access to the interior space. The bottom wall includes a curved portion adjacent to a first edge. A tray positioned within the interior of the enclosure includes a curved portion positioned adjacent to a first edge of the tray. The first edge of the bottom wall and the first edge of the tray are positioned adjacent to each other such that the curved portion of the bottom wall and the curved portion of the tray together form a first radius control structure positioned adjacent to the sidewall opening.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of bubble-driven flow to enhance the dissolution and distribution of alumina in an aluminum electrolysis cell operating with inert anodes. By harnessing the driving force of bubbles rising along the sides of a sloped anode to induce circulation in a cell and by using a group of anodes to amplify the effect, alumina distribution can be maintained close to or at saturation without formation of muck/sludge. Alumina fed through point feeders at specific locations can be distributed throughout the entire cell rather than sinking to the bottom of the cell below the feed location. For a given circulation pattern, feeder locations can be optimized.

Abstract: A slider device is disclosed for use with a resealable package. The slider device includes structure for preventing or minimizing the likelihood that the slider device can be removed from the resealable package. In one embodiment, the slider device includes a top wall and first and second sidewalls depending from the top wall. The first sidewall has a barb member extending inwardly toward the first closure profile of the resealable closure mechanism. The barb member is constructed and arranged to engage the first closure profile in response to a pulling force on the slider device away from the resealable closure mechanism. In another embodiment, the first sidewall also includes a hook construction defining a flange to slidably cover a shoulder of the first closure profile. The hook construction and flange define an offset that is constructed and arranged to engage the shoulder of the first closure profile in response to a pulling force on the slider device away from the resealable closure mechanism.

Abstract: A zipper closure having a first and second releasably interlocking closure profiles where a first sealing flange extends from the first closure profile, and a second sealing flange extends from the second closure profile. Two rectangular-shaped protrusions are on each of an exterior and interior side of the first sealing flange. A rectangular-shaped protrusion is on each of an exterior and interior side of the second sealing flange. The rectangular-shaped protrusions on each interior side of first and second sealing flange are constructed and arranged to mate with each other. A flexible, reclosable package and methods of manufacturing are also disclosed.

Abstract: A new, unique, small diameter, more robust fiber optic breakout cable comprising a central member about which several sub-unit ribbon cables are helically stranded using a planetary stranding method. Each sub-unit ribbon cable contains a plurality of optical fibers in side-by-side relation, surrounded by strength members and encased by a protective jacket. A protective outer cable jacket encases all of the jacket protected sub-unit ribbon cables stranded about the central member.

Abstract: A flexible, reclosable package having a reclosable zipper construction openable and closeable by a slider device, and a tamper-evident structure disposed over the zipper construction to provide indication whether access has been gained to the interior of the package. A second tamper-evident structure may be disposed between the zipper construction and the package interior. This second structure may be a web or a peel seal.

Abstract: A lamp assembly for use with a vehicle's electrical system, the electrical system including a plurality of terminals each having a wire insulating portion and an end connector portion. A main elastomeric housing includes a socket for receiving a bulb. A front seal encircles an exterior surface of the socket and seals around a periphery of the socket. A first plurality of sealing ridges extend along an open facing side of the main housing, opposite the bulb socket, and within which are received the wire insulating portions of the terminals and the end connector portions of each terminal conmmunicating with the bulb socket upon the terminals being located within the main housing. A back cap matingly aligns over an open facing side of the main housing and includes an opposingly facing side with a second plurality of sealing ridges which align with the first plurality of sealing ridges and to sandwich therebetween the wire insulating portions of the terminals.

Abstract: A flexible, reclosable package having a zipper closure and a slider device mounted thereon, the zipper closure and slider device encapsulated within a tamper evident-structure such as a hood. The hood has a top seal region where the walls of the hood are sealed together; the hood walls can be of the same material as the package walls. In one embodiment, each end of the zipper closure includes an area that terminates the slider device travel; this can be a crush area or region. In order to gain access to the interior of the package, the hood is removed by breaching the hood, such as at an area of weakness that is between the slider device and the region where the zipper closure attaches to the package walls.

Abstract: A closure arrangement for use with a flexible package includes a first closure mechanism, a slider device, and a second closure mechanism. The first closure mechanism includes selectively engageable first and second profiles. The slider device has a housing operably mounted on the first closure mechanism. The slider housing is constructed and arranged to engage and disengage the first and second profiles. The slider housing defines a first cavity that slidably receives said first and second profiles. The second closure mechanism includes selectively engageable third and fourth profiles. The second closure mechanism is adjacent to the first closure mechanism but is completely outside of the first cavity. The second closure mechanism may be either a single pair of interlocking hooks, or may be multiple members. The slider device includes a plow with a non-rectangular cross-section, such as a polygon, a racetrack, or a circle.

Abstract: A method for mounting a slider device on a recloseable package includes mounting the slider device by providing a package having a recloseable closure mechanism and providing a slider device for opening and closing the recloseable closure mechanism, the slider device having first and second leg constructions having a first distance therebetween. The slider device is expanded to increase the first distance between the first and second leg constructions to a second distance. The slider is expanded by hooking an end of the first and second leg constructions with an expanding device and moving the first leg construction away from the second leg construction. Next, the slider device is mounted onto the recloseable closure mechanism and then the second distance between the first and second leg constructions is decreased to a third distance. Finally, the slider device is removed from the expanding device. Apparatus are also described.

Abstract: A breakout cable includes a plurality of optical fiber ribbon cables formed into an array. Each optical fiber ribbon cable includes a plurality of optical fibers arranged into at least one row. A first jacket and preferably a second jacket surround the plurality of optical fibers of each optical fiber ribbon cable. An outer sheath surrounds the array of optical fiber ribbon cables. The array of optical fiber ribbon cables and the outer sheath are configured so that a distance between opposite exterior surfaces of the outer sheath is less than a distance between opposite exterior sides of the outer sheath.

Abstract: A non-stick polymer coated aluminum foil and method of making it. The polymer coating composition comprises a silicone resin, a silicone release agent, a silicone curing agent, a hindered phenol antioxidant and a solvent. The method of making the non-stick polymer coated aluminum foil includes applying the polymer coating composition on at least a portion of one side of the aluminum foil and partially curing the coating composition to allow handling and future processing of the coated aluminum foil without blocking of the coating composition. The curing of the coating composition is completed by heating the coated aluminum foil in bulk.

Abstract: A differential cling film is provided. The differential cling film includes a core layer having a first surface and a second surface. The core layer includes a polyethylene polymer. A high cling layer is provided covering the first surface of the core layer. The high cling layer includes an ultra low density polyethylene and a non-liquid tackifier. A low cling layer is provided covering the second surface of the core layer. The low cling layer includes polyolefin and non-liquid tackifier. A wrapped bale, a method for producing a differential cling film, and a method for wrapping forage is additionally provided.

Abstract: A method for mounting a slider device on a recloseable package includes mounting the slider device by providing a package having a recloseable closure mechanism and providing a slider device for opening and closing the recloseable closure mechanism, the slider device having first and second leg constructions having a first distance therebetween. The method also includes, expanding the slider device to increase the first distance between the first and second leg constructions to a second distance, wherein the expanding includes inserting an expanding device into a slide channel between first and second leg constructions and moving the first leg construction away from the second leg construction. Then removing the slider device from the expanding device and mounting the slider device onto recloseable closure mechanism. Finally, decreasing the second distance between the first and second leg constructions to third distance. Apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus, called a wedge deadend, used to secure aerial fiber optic transmission lines or cables. The deadend and secured cable can effectively be attached to support structures such as poles or towers. The wedge deadend has a body that consists of multiple hinged segments that are opened and closed to load and access cable. The body accommodates multiple interlocking wedges which track the inside of the body and interlock with each other via teeth. Both the body segments and wedges are tapered such that one end of the body when closed is angled inwardly. When the body is closed, the wedges form an opening that is sized and textured to grip cables of various range diameters. The wedges are designed to compress the encased cable evenly along the entire contact surface of the cable.

Abstract: A container module for intermodal transportation and temporary storage of dry flowable product includes a pressure tank supported by hanger plates welded to end frames of a support frame defining a standardized container envelope. The pressure tank has a wall with a flat top center section and short flat side sections joined by upper cylindrical intermediate sections and lower cylindrical sections below the flat side sections which blend into a plurality of intersecting, downwardly discharging hoppers. Elongated beam members extending along each side of the support frame tie the hoppers together to resist bending of the suspended tank.

Abstract: An electrical coupling device for a vehicle that includes a tub having side ends defining an upwardly facing perimeter edge surrounding an open interior. A plurality of female connectors are mounted within the tub open interior and arranged in axially extending and predetermined spaced apart fashion. Electrical components extend from the top surface of an electrical center and electrically communicate with male connectors constructed to the bottom surface of the electrical center. A lever pivotally engages with the tub and is rotated from a first disengaged position over and across the top surface of the electrical center to a second and electrically engaged position proximate the first end, and so that each of the male connectors is drawn in successive and engaging electrical contact, and with a significant minimization of mating force with the female connectors.