Abstract: Disclosed is a container for storing product, a process and apparatus for making that container, a process and apparatus for drawing and blow forming plastic into a paperboard outer container and a process and apparatus for heat sealing a container. The container comprises a paperboard outer container and a plastic inner container which has been drawn and blow formed into the other container. At the mouth of the container are horizontal plastic flanges which extend about the periphery of the container at least about 1/8 inch outwardly from the plastic inner container. Vertical flanges extend downwardly at least about 1/8 inch from the horizontal flanges. After product is placed in the container, the container is sealed by a heat sealable cover. A plastic overcap may be provided which engagedly fits around the container at its top.

Abstract: A non-metallic, expandable food package for use in a microwave oven is disclosed. The package comprises a leak-proof box-like base portion having an integral flange to which a cover is securely attached. The flange portion is then foldably closed to provide a package having a small storage volume.

Abstract: An improved carrier carton is disclosed which is essentially closed to light having a top wall projecting beyond the upper portion of at least one of the end walls to provide a grippable projection. The projection is formed by an extending portion of the top wall folded downwardly upon itself at a score line to provide two layers of paperboard. The same portion of the blank extends downwardly from the inner corner of the projection thereby defining the upper portion of the end wall and includes a tear strip at the lower edge thereof so the carton can be easily opened. The projection preferably includes finger accepting openings.

Abstract: A substantially leakproof container, particularly adapted for the shipment and storage of frozen liquids, liquid materials, and moisture sensitive materials, is provided. The body of the container comprises a generally cylindrical side or body wall portion and an integral base portion and is constructed from a unitary, thermoplastic coated, paperboard blank. The side or body wall portion is foldably connected to the base portion. The base portion comprises a plurality of foldably connected panels, the panels being folded in such a manner as to form first and second upstanding member whereby an annular channel is formed between the two upstanding members. The first upstanding member comprises at least one panel which lies in face-to-face contact with the lower surface of the cylindrical body wall portion. This panel is of greater height than the height of the second upstanding member.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved catheter package wherein the improvement comprises a rupturable, lubricant containing pouch located within the package and adjacent to the tip of the catheter.