Abstract: A lid is provided for use as a cover on a beverage container or other dispensing device, wherein the lid includes a dispensing spout therein for dispensing of the container contents therefrom. A flexible connector arm extends around at least a portion of the periphery of the lid and includes a fixed end fixedly attached to the lid at a first arcuate position thereof and a free end frangibly connected to the lid by a frangible tab located at a second arcuate position of the lid. The free end of the connector arm can be detached from the lid by tearing along a tear line provided in the connector arm spaced radially outwardly from the frangible tab. In this manner, detaching of connector arm from the lid occurs by a discrete tear line propagated through the connector arm, rather than through the lid flange, thereby allowing for detachment of the connector arm from the lid without compromising the integrity of the seal between the lid and the cup.

Abstract: A lid for use with an open-top container comprises an annular top wall and a side wall extending from the top wall. The top wall comprises an opening for passage of flowable substance. The side wall includes a mounting portion for connecting the lid to the container. The mounting portion includes an annular flange and an upper surface. An extension section is defined between the upper surface and the annular flange. The extension section is located in proximity of the opening in the top wall. The extension section is configured to inhibit passage of the flowable substance at a contact location defined by overlapping of the upper portion of the sideseam joint and the outwardly curled lip overlap with one another.

Abstract: A reclosable lid for use with an open-top container is disclosed. The reclosable container lid comprises a cover including an annular top wall having a channel integrally formed therein. A drinking spout in the top wall is adapted to dispense the contents of the container. The reclosable lid uses a slide lock closure feature that prevents spillage during transportation of the open-top container and easy access for opening and drinking. The slide lock closure is configured to engage with the channel to slide longitudinally along the channel between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the slide lock closure opens the drinking spout and in the second position, the slide lock closure closes the drinking spout to inhibit dispensing the contents of the container.

Abstract: The invention relates a container formed from a blank. The container comprises a cup body having a side wall and a bottom wall cooperate with one another to form an interior space of the container. The side wall includes an inner surface. An insulative layer is bonded to the inner surface of the side wall. The side wall is constructed from a material having a melting temperature such that the insulative layer can be bonded directly thereto when heat is applied to the inner surface of the side wall.

Abstract: A thermoformed food service product is disclosed. The thermoformed food service product comprises a polystyrene, a filler material, and a minor portion of additive. The polystyrene can be selected from the group consisting of crystal polystyrene, high impact polystyrene, and styrene-butadiene copolymers. The filler material can be selected from the group consisting of calcium carbonate, talc, mica, glass microspheres, plastic microspheres, titanium dioxide, silica, cellulose fibers, and any combinations thereof. The filler material can be coated with a compatibilizer. The filler material can be coated with a surfactant. The additive can be a coloring agent. The thermoformed food service product can be a container or other disposable food service product. The thermoplastic product described herein consists of a major portion and a minor portion.

Abstract: A cup-shaped container is adapted to be used with a promotional item. The promotional item is removeably attached to the underside of the cup-shaped container while maintaining the visibility of the promotional item. The promotional item comprises a substrate, an extruded film, and a communication media. The communication media is positioned between the substrate and the extruded film. The substrate is at least partially adhered to the extruded film to encapsulate the communication media while the communication media is at least partially visible through the extruded film.

Abstract: Unwanted adhesion between a second panel and a first panel attendant the formation of the sideseam joint is eliminated by providing the second panel with a notch. The notch corresponds in form to the triangular notch or truncated portion at the tapered end of the sideseam forming fifth panel. In this way, when compression of the first panel against the sideseam panel occurs, there is no hot and sticky exposed area of the first panel which will adhere to the second panel.

Abstract: A oil and moisture absorbent material suitable for use in food packages and a food package made of such material. The material comprises an oil and moisture absorbent layer covered by an oil and moisture repellent substance that has a multiplicity of perforations or which is applied in a pattern so that oil and moisture can pass through. Alternatively, the oil and moisture absorbent layer may be covered by an oil and moisture permeable substance. The oil and moisture absorbent layer may have indentations and additives that improve its oil and moisture absorbency. The oil and moisture absorbent layer may be made of a paperboard that is manufactured using a reduced level of calendering and having a reduced amount of sizing applied.

Abstract: A barrier laminate packaging material comprising from its outermost surface to the innermost surface contacting the contents of the container to be prepared therefrom, a first exterior layer of a low density polyethylene polymer, a paperboard substrate, a first interior layer laminate coating of nylon with a tie resin layer, a blown film layer comprising a first low density polyethylene polymer layer, a tie layer, a first interior layer of EVOH, a second tie layer, a second interior layer of EVOH, a third tie layer and a second interior layer of low density polyethylene polymer, and an innermost product contacting layer of low density polyethylene.

Abstract: A patch, method of applying a patch, and an applicator device for application of the patch to cover the opening of a hole in a gable-top carton panel. The patch is made from a frangible laminate material and is welded to the underside of the carton panel, corresponding to the side in contact with the beverage contained therein. The welder is located outside the container and the patch is applied to the carton after bottom seal formation.

Abstract: According to the practice of this invention, the noted unwanted adhesion between the second panel and the first panel attendant the formation of the sideseam joint is eliminated by providing the second panel with a cutout. That portion which is cut out corresponds in form to the triangular cutout or truncated portion at the tapered end of the sideseam forming fifth panel. In this way, when compression of the first panel against the sideseam panel and the first panel occurs, there is no hot and sticky exposed area of the first panel which will adhere to the second panel.

Abstract: A patch, method of applying a patch, and an applicator device for application of the patch to cover the opening of a hole in a gable-top carton panel. The patch is made from a frangible laminate material and is welded to the underside of the carton panel, corresponding to the side in contact with the beverage contained therein. The welder is located outside the container and the patch is applied to the carton after bottom seal formation.

Abstract: An opening feature for a beverage container with at least one extrusion over void area, a pull tab affixed to the package in the perimeter of the void area, and a perforation of the package film in the perimeter of the pull tab to allow for a simple low cost structure.

Abstract: A container fixant applicator configured to complement target fixing zones of a container. Caulk is introduced into a container, over portions of the container intended to be fixed. The caulk is activated, flowing between the target surfaces. The caulk cures, fixing the container. The wafer substantially retains its configuration during the fixing of the container. The wafer is configured so that it may not pass through the pour spout of a gable top-type container. Methods for producing and applying the container fixant applicator are also provided.

Abstract: A container fixant applicator configured to complement target fixing zones of a container. Caulk is introduced into a container, over portions of the container intended to be fixed. The caulk is activated, flowing between the target surfaces. The caulk cures, fixing the container. The wafer substantially retains its configuration during the fixing of the container. The wafer is configured so that it may not pass through the pour spout of a gable top-type container. Methods for producing and applying the container fixant applicator are also provided.

Abstract: An otherwise conventual paperboard blank for forming a gable top carton is provided with a cutout at a bottom corner of the first sidewall forming panel of a five panel blank. The bottom portions of the blank are conventionally folded to form a carton bottom end closure. The sideseam panel is tapered at one end due to a previous skiving operation. After localized heating of certain panel surfaces and upon folding the blank to initially form a tube, with the sideseam forming panel overlying an edge portion of the first panel (conventional procedures), the cutout coincides with the removed portion of the sideseam panel which forms the tapered end, to thus prevent unwanted adhesion between the first panel and the second panel.

Abstract: An offset lithographic printing press has a source of ink (40), a source of dampening liquid (42), and a first means for transferring and emulsifying ink and dampening liquid. The first means includes a plate cylinder (12) for carrying a printing plate (18). A second means (96 or 150) is selectively actuatable while the plate cylinder (12) is rotating and transferring the image from the printing plate (18) to the material being printed (24). The second means (96 or 150), when actuated, causes the first means to emulsify ink and dampening liquid to minimize undesirable amounts of dampening liquid on the printing plate (18). A third means (100 or 200) selectively actuates the second means (96 or 150) when undesirable amounts of dampening liquid are present on the printing plate (18).

Abstract: A pair of beds (10, 12) are connected by a cross-over valve (20) cyclically with a source of air under pressure (22) and a source of vacuum (24). The beds are further interconnected by a pressure equalization flow path (40) and a pressure equalization valve (42) for selectively opening and closing the flow path. The beds are filled with a physical separation material which allows oxygen to pass more readily than other components of air. The separated oxygen is collected in a surge tank (30). A timing and control circuit (50) controls the cross-over valve such that it reverses positions twice per cycle. The timing and control circuit further controls the pressure equalization valve to open 1 percent of the cycle duration before the cross-over valve reverses positions and to close 2 percent of the cycle duration after the cross-over valve changes positions.