Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a compartmented marinade package comprising a food product, such as a cut of meat, loaded into a first compartment and a frozen food additive loaded into a second compartment. The package includes a rupturable seal separating the two compartments to allow the mixing and marinating of the food product and food additive when desired by a user. The user squeezes the desired storage chamber and the pressure applied thereto causes the rupturable seal to break, allowing intermixing between the compartments.

Abstract: A package comprises a layered coil of filament strands, and a multilayer film surrounding, and in direct contact with, the layered coil of filament strands. The coil has an outer surface comprising a bottom surface region, a side surface region, and a top surface region. The film has an inside surface comprising ionomer in direct contact with the side surface region of the layered coil of filaments. The strand material preferably comprises glass fiber and the sleeve preferably comprises a multilayer film having an outer layer comprising ionomer. Preferably, the film has a stiffness sufficient to maintain structural integrity of the package as the strands are being removed in order to prevent collapse of the side walls of the package and entanglement of the strands.

Abstract: A package comprises a layered coil of filament strands, and a multilayer film surrounding, and in direct contact with, the layered coil of filament strands. The coil has an outer surface comprising a bottom surface region, a side surface region, and a top surface region. The film has an inside surface comprising ionomer in direct contact with the side surface region of the layered coil of filaments. The strand material preferably comprises glass fiber and the sleeve preferably comprises a multilayer film having an outer layer comprising ionomer. Preferably, the film has a stiffness sufficient to maintain structural integrity of the package as the strands are being removed in order to prevent collapse of the side walls of the package and entanglement of the strands.

Abstract: A package comprises a layered coil of filament strands, and a multilayer film surrounding, and in direct contact with, the layered coil of filament strands. The coil has an outer surface comprising a bottom surface region, a side surface region, and a top surface region. The film has an inside surface comprising ionomer in direct contact with the side surface region of the layered coil of filaments. The strand material preferably comprises glass fiber and the sleeve preferably comprises a multilayer film having an outer layer comprising ionomer. Preferably, the film has a stiffness sufficient to maintain structural integrity of the package as the strands are being removed in order to prevent collapse of the side walls of the package and entanglement of the strands.

Abstract: A composition of matter comprises a blend of propylene homopolymer or copolymer, and ethylene copolymer. Ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA), very low density polyethylene (VLDPE), and ethylene alpha olefin copolymer are preferred ethylene copolymers. VLDPE with a high molecular weight (low melt index), and with a broad molecular weight distribution (high flow rate ratio) is preferred. A multilayer film comprises a first layer comprising a propylene homopolymer or copolymer, or blend, and at least one outer sealable layer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a packaging method and device utilizing heat-shrinkable thermoplastic film for bundling a plurality of prepackaged containers which allows for access to a carrying means on the prepackaging. The packaging method and device forms a means of bundling a plurality of containers which have been prepackaged into units. Further, the heat-shrinkable thermoplastic film device forms a protective shielding for the prepackaged containers so bundled.

Abstract: Discoloration of meat products due to oxygen starvation in stacked packages is significantly reduced by applying a textured surface to the bottom of the packages. A discrete textured film may be adhered to a tray or supporting member, or the tray or supporting member may itself be textured at its bottom surface.

Abstract: Discoloration of meat products due to oxygen starvation in stacked packages is significantly reduced by applying a textured surface to the bottom of the packages. A discrete textured film may be adhered to a tray or supporting member, or the tray or supporting member may itself be textured at its bottom surface.

Abstract: A package for extended storage and in-store display of fresh red meat is disclosed. Preferably the package is made by a vacuum skin packaging process wherein the forming web is a composite peelable film having a peelable oxygen barrier layer and an oxygen permeable skin layer which remains to enclose the product when the peelable film is removed after storing. A means and method for readily initiating the peeling process is provided by a combination of a manual pull tab and selected perforations of the forming web.

Abstract: A package for extended storage and in-store display of fresh red meat is disclosed. Preferably the package is made by a vacuum skin packaging process wherein the forming web is a composite peelable film having a peelable oxygen barrier layer and an oxygen permeable skin layer which remains to enclose the product when the peelable film is removed after storing. A means and method for readily initiating the peeling process is provided by a combination of a manual pull tab and selected perforations of the forming web.

Abstract: An adapter mechanism for enabling remote operation of a wall mounted toggle-type electrical switch comprises a cover plate having a pair of vertically spaced apertures receiving a pair of mounting screws rigidly securing the cover plate to the wall overlying the switch and an opening through which the switch lever passes. A slide plate is slidably interposed between the cover plate and the wall and includes a pair of vertically spaced longitudinal guide slots each receiving one of the mounting screws and an opening through which the switch lever passes. Both the cover plate and the slide include overlapping downward extensions, the cover plate extension being formed having a plurality of vertically spaced longitudinal slots and the slide plate extension being formed having a plurality of apertures each aligned with a respective one of the cover plate slots.