Abstract: A carrying bag which is foldable into a compact configuration so that it can be stored in a pouch, wherein an upper edge of a pouch wall is attached to the bag at an edge defining the bag opening and wherein the pouch includes a flap which can be used to close the pouch when the bag is inside and to close the bag when the bag is in its unfolded condition.

Abstract: A packaging machine for automatically packaging articles in a honeycomb structure which includes mechanisms for providing a honeycomb structure in an expanded condition in a loading station. The articles to be packaged are directed into the loading station, dropped into the expanded honeycomb structure, and the articles and honeycomb are subsequently dropped into the container. This is automatically done on a repeated basis until the container is filled, after which the container is automatically moved out of the loading station and a new container is moved into place.

Abstract: An engine for operating a hydraulic motor. Opposed pistons, joined by a common connecting rod operating between two cylinders and between internal combustion valving and ignition components, are used to drive fluid under pressure through a series of cross-over valves to and from a hydraulic motor. Hydraulic fluid is stored and maintained under pressure within the engine cylinders on the other side of the pistons forming an internal combustion engine. A series of embediments within the common connecting rod actuate a matched set of proximity detectors. The proximity detectors, in turn, time the operation of the engines and the operation of the cross-over valves without mechanical linkages. A hydraulic pump is used to start the engine. A blower is used to mix the fuel and air within the engine and to exhaust combustion gasses. The hydraulic motor drives a flywheel to store energy and to dampen the pulsations resulting from the shifting of the cross-over valves and the reciprocating action of the pistons.

Abstract: A packaging machine for automatically packaging articles in a honeycomb structure which includes mechanisms for providing a honeycomb structure in an expanded condition in a loading station. The articles to be packaged are directed into the loading station, dropped into the expanded honeycomb structure, and the articles and honeycomb are subsequently dropped into the container. This is automatically done on a repeated basis until the container is filled, after which the container is automatically moved out of the loading station and a new container is moved into place.