Abstract: A fluid container having a generally tetrahedral shape configured for interleaved packaging, and having a conduit with a seal at one end. The container is formed from either a rigid material, such as a blow-molded polymer, or a semi-rigid material, including pliant sheet material in one or more plies. It may include a recess in its base to improve container rigidity and stability. The seal at one end of the conduit can be either a fitment, or a frangible closure, and may include a tab to facilitate opening. Also, a multi-pack of items and a method for assembling a multi-pack of items for the efficient use of shelf space. A first plurality of generally tetrahedral items is arranged in a hexagonal footprint, and is interleaved with a second plurality of similarly arranged tetrahedral items. A small void space within the resulting multi-pack may be optionally used to carry another object.

Abstract: A fluid container having a generally tetrahedral shape configured for interleaved packaging, and having a conduit with a seal at one end. The container is formed from either a rigid material, such as a blow-molded polymer, or a semi-rigid material, including pliant sheet material in one or more plies. It may include a recess in its base to improve container rigidity and stability. The seal at one end of the conduit can be either a fitment, or a frangible closure, and may include a tab to facilitate opening. Also, a multi-pack of items and a method for assembling a multi-pack of items for the efficient use of shelf space. A first plurality of generally tetrahedral items is arranged in a hexagonal footprint, and is interleaved with a second plurality of similarly arranged tetrahedral items. A small void space within the resulting multi-pack may be optionally used to carry another object.

Abstract: A fluid container pouch has first and second opposing side walls forming at least one enclosed chamber between them, each side wall is comprised of a laminate material having at least two layers. A first layer of the laminate is sealant layer for sealing to a sealant layer of an opposed side wall. A second layer of the laminate provides a barrier between the contents of the pouch and its environment. Each of the first and second layers comprises a material having oriented structure, such that energy sufficient to tear the material will be directed in a predetermined direction across the material, and further that the oriented structures of the first and second layers are aligned with each other. At least one design weakness in the pouch operative to direct tearing energy in a direction aligned with the oriented structure of said first and second layers.

Abstract: A fluid container pouch is provided internally with a flexible straw to allow for the convenient and hygienic consumption of the beverage, or storage and use of other fluid materials. The fluid container pouch comprises at least first and second fluid chambers having at least two flow channels for fluid communication between said first and second fluid chambers. At least one of said flow channels comprises a flexible conduit, such as a flexible drinking straw. The fluid container pouch comprises two opposing pliable sidewalls, and the sidewalls are formed of a composite material, such as a polypropylene ply having a barrier layer of aluminum foil, a metalized coating, or polyethylene vinyl alcohol, on at least one side of said polypropylene ply.

Abstract: A fluid container pouch is provided internally with a flexible straw to allow for the convenient and hygienic consumption of the beverage, or storage and use of other fluid materials. The fluid container pouch comprises at least first and second fluid chambers having at least two flow channels for fluid communication between said first and second fluid chambers. At least one of said flow channels comprises a flexible conduit, such as a flexible drinking straw. The fluid container pouch comprises two opposing pliable sidewalls, and the sidewalls are formed of a composite material, such as a polypropylene ply having a barrier layer of aluminum foil, a metalized coating, or polyethylene vinyl alcohol, on at least one side of said polypropylene ply.

Abstract: The invention comprises an improved recycling and recovery process for rugs, flooring, carpeting, carpeting materials, and other textiles particular from waste carpet containing at least some synthetic fiber backing materials, and at least some nylon as well, and more particularly for the separation and recovery of the nylon polymers in purified and reusable condition and also recovery of other polymeric fibers and materials which may be present and can be recycled and reused.

Abstract: This invention comprises recycling and recovery processes for rugs, flooring, carpeting, carpet materials, and all other textiles particularly from waste carpet containing both synthetic and natural fibers and for backing materials, and more particularly for the separation and recovery of various nylon polymers as well as other polymeric fibers and materials for recovery and reuse.