Abstract: A computer-implemented method for training a machine-learning network includes receiving an input data from a sensor, wherein the input data includes a perturbation, wherein the input data is indicative of image, radar, sonar, or sound information, obtain a worst-case bound on a classification error and loss for perturbed versions of the input data, utilizing at least bounding of one or more hidden layer values, in response to the input data, train a classifier, wherein the classifier includes a plurality of classes, including an additional abstain class, wherein the abstain class is determined in response to at least bounding the input data, outputting a classification in response to the input data, and output a trained classifier configured to detect the additional abstain class in response to the input data classifier with a plurality of classes, including an additional abstain class.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for training a machine-learning network includes receiving an input data from a sensor, wherein the input data includes a perturbation, wherein the input data is indicative of image, radar, sonar, or sound information, obtain a worst-case bound on a classification error and loss for perturbed versions of the input data, utilizing at least bounding of one or more hidden layer values, in response to the input data, train a classifier, wherein the classifier includes a plurality of classes, including an additional abstain class, wherein the abstain class is determined in response to at least bounding the input data, outputting a classification in response to the input data, and output a trained classifier configured to detect the additional abstain class in response to the input data classifier with a plurality of classes, including an additional abstain class.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to containers and packaging that incorporate novel tamper evident features. In particular, the containers of the present invention comprise newly designed tamper evident linkages, i.e., wedged fracture tabs. In addition, the present invention provides novel methods of improving tamper security of packages or containers by incorporating distinguishing printed graphics on the tamper evident component (e.g., frangible hinge, frangible tear strip, or wedged fracture tabs) of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to new premium retail disposable packaging systems. In particular, the packaging systems of the present invention offer a secondary/supplementary compartment with opening facial angles positioned through an inversion hinge at a supplementary pairing angle to one of the primary compartment containment side-walls. Such designed packaging systems offer a premium appearance that is more appealing to the consumer by separating additional components (such as utensils or condiments), and orienting the supplementary compartment behind/underneath the product for display, as well as reducing the potential for contamination of a product with potentially non-sanitized additional components. In specific embodiments, this packaging system may be positioned in a standing orientation to further increase the premium nature of the product displayed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to containers and packaging that incorporate novel tamper evident features. In particular, the containers of the present invention comprise newly designed tamper evident linkages, i.e., wedged fracture tabs. In addition, the present invention provides novel methods of improving tamper security of packages or containers by incorporating distinguishing printed graphics on the tamper evident component (e.g., frangible hinge, frangible tear strip, or wedged fracture tabs) of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to enhanced content security mechanisms for containers. Further, the invention is directed to containers comprising these enhanced content security mechanisms. In particular, the containers of the present invention comprising the enhanced content security mechanism of the invention offer advanced anchoring of the contents (e.g., baked goods or sensitive devices such as medical devices) of the container by preventing: shifting, tipping, breaking, crumbling, rolling or other movement of the contents; thus securing the contents and preventing damage to the contents, i.e., preserving the appearance and integrity of contents contained within.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to containers and packaging that incorporate novel tamper evident features that make prominent the evidence of tamper. In particular, the novel tamper prominent containers of the present invention comprise newly designed tamper prominent images, i.e., prominent continuity control (PCC) images. Additionally, the present invention provides novel methods of increasing prominence of the evidence of tamper with a container, e.g., of consumer goods, by incorporating prominent continuity control (PCC) images integrated with a button locking assembly that must be removed to open a locked container making prominent the evidence of tamper through clear visualization in the PCC image, e.g., prominently displaying an image of a broken lock after full fracture and removal of the button locking assembly.

Abstract: A product display platform for use in the packaging and display of a food or other product is disclosed. The product display platform is comprised of a base panel having a peripheral edge defining a central area for receiving a product and a sidewall downwardly depending from the peripheral edge of the base panel, the sidewall being generally continuous around the perimeter of the base panel. In some embodiments the base panel is formed with a textured pattern to enhance the packaging/storing of the product, especially for food products, and also provides aesthetic appeal. In use, a protective film arranged over top of and around the product and product display platform is subject to a heat shrink wrapping process allowing the product arranged on the base panel to be fully viewable when arranged on the corresponding product display platform.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to containers and packaging that incorporate novel tamper evident features that make prominent the evidence of tamper. In particular, the novel tamper prominent containers of the present invention comprise newly designed tamper prominent images, i.e., prominent continuity control (PCC) images. Additionally, the present invention provides novel methods of increasing prominence of the evidence of tamper with a container, e.g., of consumer goods, by incorporating prominent continuity control (PCC) images integrated with a button locking assembly that must be removed to open a locked container making prominent the evidence of tamper through clear visualization in the PCC image, e.g., prominently displaying an image of a broken lock after full fracture and removal of the button locking assembly.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to premium retail display containers. In particular, the containers of the present invention comprise retail display containers that may be positioned in a standing orientation on a heel stand and rim creating a consumer favorable display angle of the containment area, and wherein the heel stand construct is not visible from consumer viewing angles providing a premium appearance.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to containers and packaging that incorporate novel tamper evident features. In particular, the containers of the present invention comprise newly designed tamper evident linkages, i.e., wedged fracture tabs. In addition, the present invention provides novel methods of improving tamper security of packages or containers by incorporating distinguishing printed graphics on the tamper evident component (e.g., frangible hinge, frangible tear strip, or wedged fracture tabs) of the present invention.

Abstract: A collapsible core and molding apparatus and method for molding a plastic article having an undercut and a non-undercut portion. The collapsible core includes a center core pin and a core sleeve about the core pin and with the core pin having a small plurality of alternating, uniform, narrow, non-collapsing segments secured to the center pin and the same plurality of uniform, alternating, wider, arcuate, collapsing segments secured to the core sleeve, the wide collapsible segments adapted to move between the non-collapsed segments to form the expanded position for a molding operation where the wide segments are separated by the narrower segments, and a collapsed position where the collapsible segments collapse radially inward on the axial withdrawal of the center pin to form a generally cylindrical, cross section, arcuate area and to permit the ejection of a small molded plastic article from the mold.