Abstract: An apparatus and process for making assemblies comprised of a plurality of interconnected disposable packets containing a selected combination of condiments or the like. In accordance with the apparatus and process aspects of this invention, the packet assemblies are produced from a web comprised of two opposed strips which are bonded together to form a plurality of individual cavities which are sequentially filled and sealed with the desired variety of condiments, whereafter the web is severed into sections comprised of the interconnected disposable packet assemblies.

Abstract: A dispensing system for dispensing a selected combination of disposable portion control packets and the like including a carton containing a plurality of stackable inner cartons, each of which is filled with a plurality of a selected type of disposable packets and wherein the outer carbon is formed with removable sections in the face panel thereof, which in turn are positioned in registration with removable sections provided in the front end portions of each of the inner cartons so as to provide access to and enable the dispensing of a disposable packet from each inner carton. The present invention further contemplates the method of dispensing a combination of packets in accordance with the foregoing arrangement, and further including a coding system, such as a color coding, to visually indicate the nature of the combination of packets dispensed, as well as the completeness and correctness of the combination.

Abstract: This invention relates to containers adapted for use in the bulk packaging of articles; such as nails, bolts, screws, nuts and the like; which are commonly employed for home repairs and/or improvements. Each container includes a main body and a pivotally attached lid. The main body includes a bottom wall and upstanding peripheral walls defining a compartment for containing the articles therein. A hollow tubular section is part of the container body and has a height substantially equal to the height of the container compartment. At least a segment of the tubular section has an outer surface defining part of the compartment configuration; the remaining part of the compartment configuration being defined by the peripheral walls of the main body. Upper margins of the peripheral walls and the tubular member which define upper boundaries of the compartment are engaged by cooperating surfaces of the lid to completely enclose the article-containing compartment.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for bonding at least two films of resinous material such as polyester films to one another wherein at least a portion of one surface of one polyester film is placed contiguous with at least a portion of one surface of the other polyester films adjacent thereto. At least one layer of resinous material such as a layer of polyester is placed adjacent each of the other surfaces of the polyester films to be bonded and opposite the contiguous portions of the surfaces. The contiguous portions of the polyester films to be bonded are compressed against one another by pressure applied to the two outermost layers of polyester. The temperature of the contiguous portions along their interface is raised at least to a bonding temperature of the polyester by energy transmitted through the layers of polyester on each side of the two polyester films.