Abstract: An insulation or cushioning product including a first panel that may include a second layer having a second width and including one or more extension portions. The first panel may include a core layer having a first width less than the second width and including a first continuous paper sheet formed into a first plurality of flexible loops disposed on and attached to the second layer, and defining a first plurality of air channels that extend in a direction that is substantially perpendicular with a length direction of the first panel. The second layer may cover at least a portion of one or more edges of the core layer and covers at least a portion of a top or bottom surface of the core panel. The one or more extension portions may have an extension width greater than or equal to a thickness of the core layer.

Abstract: An insulated bag may include an integral structure. The integral structure may include a first portion comprising first and second extension portions. The integral structure may include a second portion and a third portion attached at corresponding edges and each extending approximately perpendicular from the first portion. The first, second, and third portions each may include a first layer and a paper sheet formed into a wave pattern attached to the first and second layers.

Abstract: The present application is directed to an apparatus for inserting objects into a filter rod. The apparatus can include: a first conduit adapted to convey a plurality of the objects in series; a first escapement having a first inlet and a first outlet connected by a first channel, wherein the first inlet is connected to the first conduit; a first singulation drum having an outer periphery defining a first row of first pockets adapted to hold the objects, wherein the first singulation drum is adapted to rotate about a first axis to successively move the first pockets into registry with the first outlet; and at least one first source of air that conveys the objects from the first inlet to the first outlet, and successively into the first pockets of the first singulation drum. Other details and methods of inserting objects into a filter rod are also discussed.

Abstract: The present application is directed to an apparatus for inserting objects into a filter rod. The apparatus can include: a first conduit adapted to convey a plurality of the objects in series; a first escapement having a first inlet and a first outlet connected by a first channel, wherein the first inlet is connected to the first conduit; a first singulation drum having an outer periphery defining a first row of first pockets adapted to hold the objects, wherein the first singulation drum is adapted to rotate about a first axis to successively move the first pockets into registry with the first outlet; and at least one first source of air that conveys the objects from the first inlet to the first outlet, and successively into the first pockets of the first singulation drum. Other details and methods of inserting objects into a filter rod are also discussed.