Abstract: The present invention relates to a filler machine and method. The filler machine and method allow efficient filling of containers (e.g., bottles) with liquids, and have particular application to filling containers with liquids while maintaining a low oxygen environment in the filled containers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a filler machine and method. The filler machine and method allow efficient and/or accurate filling of containers such as bottles, and have particular application to filling bottles or similar containers with carbonated beverages.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a filler machine and method. The filler machine and method allow efficient and/or accurate filling of containers such as bottles, and have particular application to filling bottles or similar containers with carbonated beverages.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a filler machine and method. The filler machine and method allow efficient and/or accurate filling of containers such as bottles, and have particular application to filling bottles or similar containers with carbonated beverages.

Abstract: The present invention provides a stair edging component or nosing assembly comprising a plurality of elongate inserts, each insert comprising a main body portion having a tread surface and a coupling interface to couple the insert to the stair, and an opening extending through the length thereof, a locating spacer located between each pair of inserts, and a tensioning means extending through the opening in each insert and along the length of the stair edging component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a filler machine and method. The filler machine and method allow efficient and/or accurate filling of containers such as bottles, and have particular application to filling bottles or similar containers with carbonated beverages.

Abstract: The present invention provides a stair edging component or nosing assembly comprising a plurality of elongate inserts, each insert comprising a main body portion having a tread surface and a coupling interface to couple the insert to the stair, and an opening extending through the length thereof, a locating spacer located between each pair of inserts, and a tensioning means extending through the opening in each insert and along the length of the stair edging component.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adjustable stair forming apparatus, adapted to form a flight of stairs of a settable material. The flight of stairs including a series of treads interconnected by intermediate risers. The apparatus comprises, a frame to support a series of forming units provide a forming surface. Each forming unit, includes a tread defining formwork that includes a rectangular shaped tread forming surface, slidably and pivotally mounted to the frame from or toward a first major edge of the tread forming surface. The forming unit also has a riser defining formwork that includes a rectangular shaped riser forming surface with a first major edge adjustably mounted from or toward the opposite major edge of the tread forming surface. The riser forming surface at least in part co-extending with the tread forming surface in a stair width direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adjustable stair forming apparatus, adapted to form a flight of stairs of a settable material. The flight of stairs including a series of treads interconnected by intermediate risers. The apparatus comprises, a frame to support a series of forming units provide a forming surface. Each forming unit, includes a tread defining formwork that includes a rectangular shaped tread forming surface, slidably and pivotally mounted to the frame from or toward a first major edge of the tread forming surface. The forming unit also has a riser defining formwork that includes a rectangular shaped riser forming surface with a first major edge adjustably mounted from or toward the opposite major edge of the tread forming surface. The riser forming surface at least in part co-extending with the tread forming surface in a stair width direction.

Abstract: A tray assembly for a perishable foodstuff has a tray body with at least one overwrap layer. The body in use has an inner area for the foodstuff. The body has side portions separating an upper end and a lower end. The upper end provides a lip boundary portion and the lower end provides a base portion. The overwrap layer comprises a plastics film material. The plastics film material covers and spans the lip boundary portion to provide a first enclosed space for the perishable foodstuff and a second enclosed space outside the body. The body has at least one slot in the lip boundary portion to provide gas communication between the first enclosed space and the second enclosed space. The plastics material of the second enclosed space has side perforations to facilitate gas exchange between the second enclosed space and the area outside the tray assembly.

Abstract: Accordingly in a first aspect the invention consists in a packaging apparatus for sealing products or case ready product in a package in vacuum-gas packaging or thermoforming machines, the apparatus includes a first chamber chamber for housing the product or packaged product and at least one second chamber, the first chamber has entry or exit elements, the second chamber is at least attachedly covering the entry or exit elements such that any leakage or change in pressure is detected in the second chamber during gas injection or before sealing. The apparatus is particularly useful for detecting leaks prior to sealing in vacuum packaging for modified or controlled atmosphere preservation systems.

Abstract: A package for meat products includes a tray which has walls having at least one layer. The layer is provided with an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface is for the placement of a product. The walls are made up of a base portion and side portions. The tray has a cover attached thereto. The tray has at least one venting means.

Abstract: A method of reducing the amount of oxygen from prepackaged food products including the steps of placing the packaged food products within an evacuation chamber associated with a sealed container containing an oxygen absorbing reagent, evacuating gas from the evacuation chamber wherein the pressure differential in the evacuation chamber causes the sealed container to rupture thereby releasing or activating the oxygen absorbing reagent to absorb oxygen in the chamber, hermetically sealing the evacuation chamber containing the packaged food products. The gas within the sealed container may be nitrogen. The oxygen absorbing reagent may be a metal halide coated metal powder.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlled or modified atmosphere packaging of products such as foodstuffs, whereby the product (17) is weighed prior to or in the packaging machine and regulating the amount of gas inserted into the package in proportion to the weight of the product. User controlled variables may be used to determine the amount of gas to be injected into a package for a given weight or size of package, typically 1.5 to 1.75 liters of Carbon Dioxide per Kg of meat cut depending upon the type of meat, number/size of voids and bag size.