Abstract: A packaging film (1) including a sheet (10) of plastics material with an antenna (2) formed of a non-metallic material printed directly on a major surface (11) of the sheet (10) and an electronic identification device (3) operatively connected to the antenna (2). The electronic identification device (3) is secured to the film (1) by a conductive adhesive (4) and is less than 1 mm2 in plan so that the film is effectively invisible to or undetectable by a metal detector.

Abstract: A package in the form of a pouch comprises a first flexible sheet part 6 and a second flexible sheet part 7. The pouch comprises a first permanent seal 14 between the first sheet part 6 and the second sheet part 7 along a first edge 12 of the pouch. The pouch comprises a second permanent seal 15 between the first sheet part 6 and the second sheet part 7 along a second edge 13 of the pouch opposite to the first edge 12. The pouch comprises a first temporary seal 16 between the first sheet part 6 and the second sheet part 7, the first temporary seal 16 extending across the pouch between the first permanent seal 14 and the second permanent seal 15. The pouch comprises a second temporary seal 17 between the first sheet part 6 and the second sheet part 7, the second temporary seal 17 extending across the pouch between the first permanent seal 14 and the second permanent seal 15.

Abstract: A package in the form of a pouch comprises a first flexible sheet part 6 and a second flexible sheet part 7. The pouch comprises a first permanent seal 14 between the first sheet part 6 and the second sheet part 7 along a first edge 12 of the pouch. The pouch comprises a second permanent seal 15 between the first sheet part 6 and the second sheet part 7 along a second edge 13 of the pouch opposite to the first edge 12. The pouch comprises a first temporary seal 16 between the first sheet part 6 and the second sheet part 7, the first temporary seal 16 extending across the pouch between the first permanent seal 14 and the second permanent seal 15. The pouch comprises a second temporary seal 17 between the first sheet part 6 and the second sheet part 7, the second temporary seal 17 extending across the pouch between the first permanent seal 14 and the second permanent seal 15.

Abstract: A laminate for forming a package is provided. Two layers of the laminate are bonded utilising a pressure sensitive adhesive. Flap areas are cut in the layers of the laminate with cuts in different layers being offset from one another such that the flap areas can be opened and resealed.

Abstract: An auger system for removing material from around an object without damaging the object. The inventive device includes a tubular auger attachable to a drive unit, and an insert member insertable within the upper opening of the valve casing. The tubular auger is comprised of a plurality of mill teeth attached to the lower portion of the tubular auger. The tubular auger includes an auger lumen that is positionable about the valve casing during cutting. The insert member is comprised of lower portion that is positionable within the casing lumen of the valve casing, and an outer portion that has an outer diameter approximately the same as the outer diameter of the valve casing for guiding the tubular auger and for preventing debris from entering the valve casing. The insert member preferably includes a handle for allowing insertion and removal from the valve casing.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for chilling a food product which includes a food distribution device having a pair of circular members including at least one spaced-apart partition defining a food receiving area; the circular members rotating to cause food delivered to the food product receiving area to fall into a food storage compartment in a uniform manner; and a cryogen releasing device connected to one of the circular members which uniformly distributes a cryogenic substance to the food product within the food storage compartment.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for chilling a food product which includes a food distribution device having a pair of circular members including at least one spaced-apart partition defining a food receiving area; the circular members rotating to cause food delivered to the food product receiving area to fall into a food storage compartment in a uniform manner; and a cryogen releasing device connected to one of the circular members which uniformly distributes a cryogenic substance to the food product within the food storage compartment.